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Chocolates contain high levels of antioxidants like coffee and tea (but not as much), it also makes you feel in love because it triggers the release of dopamine (a chemical released by the brain which is responsible for pleasure). Eating chocolates has many health benefits when consumed moderately. Everthing taken in excess is not healthy, [...]

As an update to my previous article on the Typhoid Fever Outbreak in Real, Quezon (Philippines), I am posting here the latest statistics on typhoid fever in the area. As of this writing, there are already more than 100 confirmed cases of typhoid fever in the town and the river (which is the primary source [...]

There is a cholera outbreak in Misamis Oriental, Philippines and a State of Calamity was declared in the province. According to news reports, there are already 960 suspected cases of cholera with two confirmed deaths. The causative agent of cholera is Vibrio Cholerae. Just like the typhoid fever outbreak in Real, Quezon, the modes of [...]

I’ve just seen on TV Patrol the news about a possible typhoid fever outbreak in Real, Quezon, Philippines. The number of suspected cases in of typhoid fever in Real, Quezon is 84 as of this writing. The suspected source of this outbreak is the spring in the place which is the people’s primary source of drinking [...]

I recently received a text message convincing people not to drink Coke Zero and Pepsi Max. This is due to the chemical component of the two softdrinks called aspartame, which can also be found in other beverages. Aspartame is a chemical commonly substituted for sugar. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener which is also sold as [...]

I was out of the house the whole day today and shopped some items for the home which include a coffee maker for my stock brewed coffee here. I’m a coffee addict, I admit and I know that getting a new coffee maker could heighten my addiction to coffee. But who cares? Hehehe! I have [...]

In our continuing effort to inform the public on the melamine scare, I would like everyone to know that the Department of Health (DOH) and Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) released on Monday a list of meat products (canned good) that are found safe from melamine contamination. The DOH-BFAD took the initiative to test [...]

I am posting here today an updated list of milk products that are safe from melamine or melamine-free. You can now be assured (at least because DOH BFAD said so) that these food products can be safely consumed. Please read related articles about other products safe from melamine and those that are contaminated by this [...]

The melamine scare isn’t over yet. This time two biscuits were tested and found positive for melamine content, DOH-BFAD reported. In my previous articles, I have provided lists of Milk and Milk products found positive and negative for melamine. As a follow-up, the public is being warned about two biscuits that were tested positive for [...]

If you are conscious with your health just like this author, then consider detoxifying on a daily basis. As part of my regimen to detoxify myself daily, I do drink coffee, red wine and lately, beer (San Mig Light). Read my previous articles on these topics by clicking on these links: “Some Facts About Coffee: [...]

Colon cancer is a type of cancer that is easier to prevent than any other types of cancer. This is because you can actually use natural cleansing or detoxification methods to clean your system from the inside. Colon cancer by the way primarily affects the large intestines. To refresh you a bit (if you’re a [...]

My wife informed me that American researches show that cosmetics such as makeups, lispticks and eye liner contain some poisonous/toxic chemicals. These chemical components are used to either add moisture to or lengthen the shelf life of these products. Some of these chemical components are Mineral oils and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).