Health & Wellness Archives - Page 19 of 50

Breastfeeding Princess Sati

Yes, at 3, she is still breastfed. And I was often asked, you still have milk? Of course, she wouldn’t be feeding if I have none. So how do we do it? How come we still have milk?

Well, we know (or breastfeeding moms know) that as long as the breast is stimulated, it will produce milk. That’s the main reason of course, but there are times that milk production is low and that’s when I have to strive hard in order to produce more. Stress is the main cause why I have low production sometimes. She suffers and I do too. It’s painful when there is less milk.

I cannot take away the stress (that’s part of me haha) but what I do to increase my milk production is to eat and drink food that can help me with it. I stay away from food that can affect my production and hydrates myself very well. I have learned that in order to produce more milk, you need to hydrate yourself well. And yes malungay helps a lot.

When it comes to ensuring that we are both getting the nutrients we need, I make sure I take Anmum Lacta daily. It is the only milk specially formulated for breastfeeding moms like me.

Anmum Lacta boost our daily intake of Gangliosides – which promote child’s brain cell connections. It also contains Sialic Acid and Essential Fatty Acids, both building blocks for child’s brain. So it is very important for moms to take Anmum Lacta daily, specially for moms who just gave birth. Don’t worry mommies, it will not take a toll on your post partum weight.. with reduced fat and lactose, it is low on calories.

Anmum really takes care of us moms, pregnant and even after we gave birth.. what more, Anmum is reaching out more moms through their Facebook Page: Anmum Mommy Circle. A place where moms can celebrate and share the joys of being mom, a place where moms can ask for advice and interact with other moms. Anmum has an in house nutritionist that moms can also ask. If you haven’t liked the Anmum page, just click the link above and be ready to meet other moms like you.

What Makes You Sad? PMS, Hormonal Imbalance and How To Be Happy

I don’t think it’s fair that women have an excuse, once a month, to act irrationally angry when the rest of us have to keep it together all the time.

– Nick Miller (New Girl Menzies Episode)

Yes Nick, it really is not fair. Experiencing PMS or pre menstrual syndrome, every month is not fair. It’s a roller coaster ride! Most girls who experience PMS will agree that is the hardest day of the month. Feeling overly happy without any reason then suddenly feeling sad without any reason too. It’s harder when depression kicks in or when irritability overpowers you.

In my case, 2 weeks prior to my menstruation, I’d be overly happy, it feels like I’m in a bliss. It’s a nice feeling though I cannot explain why I am that happy. This will be followed by depression and sadness, the irritability comes next. One day before my period, I’d be domesticated. I can’t stop doing household chores, I feel so productive during those times.

My cycle may sound crazy but I already got used to it, every month, it’s like that. But of course having get used to it, does not mean I always welcome PMS with open arms. Though it’s nice to be overly happy, I hope I can skip depression and irritability.

Pre- Menstrual Syndrome or PMS has been linked to Luteal phase, which is a latter phase of a menstrual cycle. This cycle begins with formation of corpus luteum and ends up with pregnancy or degradation of the corpus luteum (comes before the period). During this phase, there is a change in the hormones of a female body. Although no studies proved it, but this may be one of the reasons why there is a mood swing before the period.

If PMS can be linked to hormonal changes, imagine what happens when a woman experiences hormonal imbalance? Hormonal Imbalance happens when we age and the endocrine system looses productivity and hormonal production decreases. When hormonal imbalance kicks in, a series of health issues comes with it, this may include (but not limited to) fatigues, mood problems, skin problems and weight problems.

Aging, we cannot do something about, but Hormonal Imbalance, we can balance it.

The Endocrine System is our hormone system, you can see the illustration above where our hormones came from. As it plays a vital role in our body, we must keep our endocrine system nourished. Macafem, a 100% natural supplement made of a special selection of Lepidium Meyenii, which revitalizes the endocrine system.

Macafem contains high nutritional value consisting of amino acids, complex carbohydrates, and vitamins B1, B2, B12, C, and E. These components nourish the pituitary and other endocrine glands, promoting an optimal functioning of the hormonal system. Find more information about hormonal imbalance and learn how Macafem works . You can also find women’s reviews and testimonials of Macafem on its Facebook Page.

Let’s stay happy and PMS free ladies!

Ceelin Plus launches “Kontra Sakit, Kontra Liit” campaign

When I received an invite from Ceelin Plus for a campaign launch, I just couldn’t say no.. even if I had to rush to Divisoria that day (run out party supplies and for online letterhead printing inspiration). I am glad I attended the said event, I learned so much about growth and immunity that day.

Ceelin Plus launches “Kontra Sakit, Kontra Liit” campaign. It is a campaign that promotes strong immunity and how it is related to growth stunting. United Nations Development Programme recent findings showed that the Philippines has the second highest incidence of stunting in Southeast Asia. This findings was supported by a Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) study in 2011 on the nutritional status of Filipino children where it’s been found that 3 in every 10 Filipino child, ages 0-5 years old, are stunted for their age.

Growth stunting, according to health experts who graced the event, is caused by two main factors: malnutrition and recurrence of illness or infections. This two main factors can slow down the growth and can lead to linear growth retardation.

Buti na lang, Ceelin Plus “Kontra Sakit, Kontra Liit” campaign provides a solution for this growing health concern:

The “Kontra Sakit, Kontra Liit” campaign promoted preventive vitamin C and zinc supplementation among children for strong immunity resulting in normalized growth and thereby prevent growth stunting.

According to health experts, Vitamin C forms part of the body’s natural immune system and stimulates the activity of antibodies and immune cells while zinc is required for the normal development and maintenance of the immune system. The children will greatly benefit from regular intake.

To know more about growth stunting, its relationship with immunity and and how to prevent this increasing health issue among Filipino children, visit the Ceelin Plus “Kontra Sakit, Kontra Liit” website at www.ceelinplussteps.com and like CeelinPlus on Facebook (www.facebook.com/CeelionPlus) for more updates and tips.

###

About Ceelin Plus

Ceelin Plus is from the country’s leading healthcare provider, Unilab. It is an apple-flavored syrup that has the dual boosting action of 100mg of Vitamin C which strengthens immunity kaya “kontra sakit” and 10mg of Zinc which not only boosts immunity, but also prevents growth stunting kaya “kontra liit”. Ceelin Plus helps fight the recurrence of sickness in a child thereby preventing growth stunting, leading to proper growth and development kaya Kontra Sakit, Kontra Liit! Ceelin with Zinc is Ceelin Plus.