Malunggay is good for breastfeeding mothers. It helps the mother’s body to produce more milk. I have proven this. When I feel my milk is running out, I’ll just cook a dish with Malunggay or will simply prepare a Malunggay soup. Malunggay soup is just boiled water with Malunggay with ginger and chicken cube :). After a meal with Malunggay,…
Category: Health
Gained Weight
I have gained so much weight during my two pregnancies. I haven’t got back to my old shape when I conceived my second child. So instead of losing some pounds, I gained more. But I am glad and thankful that the extra pounds were not added to my child due to gestational diabetes. O yes, I was diagnosed with gestational…
Back To Work
One week after I gave birth, I started working again. I need to because of my contractual status. I have no paid maternity leave which is one of the benefits of a regular employee. If I don’t work, I won’t have any earning but my bills and financial obligations won’t rest. So now, even if I could not still sit…
Addiction
Alcoholism in Philippines is not considered a disease or addiction which needs to be treated medically. This is the reason why there are only few alcohol rehab centers here in Philippines, if ever there is any. In western countries like United States of America, alcoholism is considered an addiction. I realized this when I watched the movie 28 days more…
I Am Not A Smoker
Do you smoke? Well I’m not neither my husband and I am thankful for that. I could not stand the smell of cigarette and I can smell it even meters away. I am also happy that at my daughter’s age, she’s already aware that smoking is bad for the health. I remember when we went to Manila two weeks ago,…