Fruity Delights

Everyone knows that fruits are beneficial to our health. Different kind of fruits gives different benefits to our body. There are fruits that are antioxidants. Some are body cleanser (detoxifier) and others boost our immune system. Just as the saying goes…”An apple a day makes the doctor away.”

Fruits are more abundant during summer season. So, let’s take advantage of this season and let’s have fruity delights in our every meal. Fruit blends are popular during this time. We can prepare and make different blends without feeling guilty of gaining extra pounds. We can take as much as plentiful with fruits! We can delight and indulge ourselves to any variety of fruits we want; yet we’ll never have to worry about getting any bigger.

So, what are you waiting for? Have your fruity delights now! You won’t get wrong with fruits.

MAYO Magic

Don’t think that mayonnaise is only for salad dressing, sandwich spread and/or other culinary purposes. Mayonnaise has other purpose than those things. It works wonder also to your hair. Yes, mayonnaise can serve as hot oil and give shine to your crowning glory. It makes your hair straighter. It helps protect your hair from drying and dull, especially this summer. Mayo can shield your hair from the heat of the sun. It protects it from drying up when you take a deep in the salty water of the beach.

How? It’s just 1-2-3 steps!
1. Brush your hair well make sure no tangles.

2. Apply mayonnaise evenly onto your hair just as you apply conditioner. The amount of mayonnaise depends on the thickness of the hair.

3. Wet and shampoo hair, then rinse.

So, before heading for any outing…do the mayo magic to your hair! Or you can do this once a week to maintain the shininess of your hair.

VINCA: Natural Exfoliant and Antiseptic

Do you know that cane vinegar can exfoliate your body too? It can also help heal minor wounds, cuts and burns. Yes, believe it or not, cane vinegar works wonders to our skin! This is so true especially when combined with Calamansi or Lemon extracts. I call this solution “VINCA” (vinegar & calamansi). VINCA is so easy to prepare, just mix ½ cup vinegar & calamansi extract (1 medium size) or 1 tbsp. lemon extract.

How do I know this? One day I got curious. I know for a fact that calamansi is a household remedy for stain on our clothes and vinegar is a good disinfectant. I thought of combining the two ingredients and make them as my whitening solution. Anyway it’s safe since they’re natural ingredients, I thought. And it’s the cheapest whitening ever. So, I was the guinea pig of my own solution. I’d been using it for two years now. Uneven dark spots are gone. Scars from minor wounds and burns are gone. My skin seems to be radiant.

Then I also discovered that VINCA is better than Betadine. You see, my eldest had a bad fall from biking and created a big wound on her knee and several scratches on her legs. For two days I applied betadine, but it seemed not to be working. Worst, it gave my child pus that hurt her knee so much. Desperate for a better remedy I thought of VINCA. And it worked faster! Just overnight, the wound started to dry up and close. My daughter could walk without feeling hurt and could straighten her knee right away. Now, we don’t have Betadine in our house. I just make sure I always have cane vinegar and calamansi.

Body Exfoliant
Apply the VINCA solution before starting your bath. Apply it to your whole body like applying rubbing alcohol. Let it dry for a minute. Warning: you might not like the smell (just like “kilawin”…hehe!). Rinse with lukewarm water and soap your body well, then rinse again. Rub your body with your thumb (to your legs and arms, and other parts of your body) as if you’re removing a dirt. Believe it or not, dirt will eventually come out. And that’s exfoliating! Then have a final rinse with cool water. Towel dry. Notice the smoothness of your skin. Do this once or twice a week. If your skin is too sensitive (there is too much redness and itchiness upon applying the solution), stop using it.

Antiseptic for minor wounds, cuts, burns and insect bites
Put a small amount of VINCA on a cotton ball and wipe it to the affected area. Let it dry and do not rinse. Do this 2-3times a day. Believe it or not, it heals faster than with Betadine. VINCA works well also with infected laceration (i.e. w/ pus). You can save the VINCA solution for 3 days, just keep it refrigerated.

I guess VINCA may be also use as first aid for sea urchin’s stings.

SUMMER RUSH

What’s the best time of the year that people are looking forward? Of course, SUMMER TIME! This is the time for wonderful vacation. The time to enjoy and have a relaxing vacation with loved ones. The time to plan a perfect getaway even just for one wonderful weekend. This is also the best time to use more energy, but at the same time…this is the best time to get lose those unwanted cellulites and fats.

Summer rush… it is a rush coz summer comes only in a short time in a year. That’s why many people are going ga-ga on this time of the year. This is the best time of the year! Summer can be one of the best times of the year, but don’t forget to be cautious on harmful things that come along with this time.

Be wary!

…stay hydrated most of the time. Take more than 10 glasses of water a day.

…stay away from nicotine…It dehydrates you faster than you’ll ever notice.

…stay away from caffeine…It adds anxiety more than you can imagine.

…stay healthy…Watch what you eat. Eat more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals.

...stay clean and cool. Take a shower 2-3 times a day. You sweat a lot during this time, so need much shower as you usually do. Don’t wait anyone to tell you that you stink!

…be a sleeping beauty. Take 7-8 hours sleep every night. Your body and brain rejuvenate during your sleep.

…be moist…Apply lotion / moisturizer to your body. Your body loses much natural moisture that’s why you need to replenish it or else your skin will sag.

…exercise…This is the best way to burn unwanted fats. Exercise can burn fats faster during this time of the year, so take advantage of it. Have a workout 20-30 minutes a day.