Hoedown Throwdown

Hannah Montana the Movie has introduced and inspired its audience to do a total brand new exercising moves that surely would make you move your feet. The "pop it, lock it" or what we call the Hoedown Throwdown dance. It kind of crept in me when I first saw it on the movie and I'm somehow challenged to it too.


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It's both fun and healthy for you. Your muscles will surely move even without any "machines" and that kind of stuff. Just "shuffle in diagonal" and you'll be sweating in no time. So why don't you give it a try, then "stick it - glide!" (click on the picture for your hoedown throwdown tutorial)


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dengue outbreak

For the recent months, the dengue case
scenario has not yet ceased. As a matter of
fact, the proliferation has reached large
and different areas in the world and
Philippines have not escaped.

In the country today, the Department
of Health has urged the general public,
especially the parents, to drop the “wait-
and see” attitude it practices for Filipinos

tend to do such when fever and whatever illness comes around – and with dengue lurking around the corners of Filipino homes, such practice is a big no-no. Delaying the treat for dengue pave way to more crucial and even fatal conditions. The call for immediate medication to anyone who has been seen suffering from dengue-like symptoms is on call.

The public’s cooperation with this matter is needed so much in order to fight and eliminate the dengue fever scourge. Drop the "too see is to believe" trend for this might cause a life's end.

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Cardiac arrest

Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart is unable to maintain blood flow to the carotid artery sufficient to detect a pulse. The cardiac failure refers the loss of function of the heart. In many cases, it is a result anticipated to a serious disease. The cardiac failure often gives rise until death. The sudden cardiac failure refers to the heart's unexpected halting of the activity due to one causes that is potentially reversible. The brain death happens within some minutes if the situation is not reversed. The sudden cardiac death refers to an unexpected, heart-related death within an hour of the beginning of symptoms.

Cardiac arrest may be caused by:

• Ventricular tachycardia which is a rapid, but regular heart rhythm that, if sustained, may turn into ventricular fibrillation

• Ventricular fibrillation — a rapid, irregular heart rhythm preventing any circulation of blood (most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest)

• Choking or drowning

• Respiratory arrest

• Dramatic slowing of heart rate due to failure of its pacemaker or severe heart block

• Sudden loss of blood pressure

and many others.

The following are some of the chances of getting a disease or what we call risk factors:
Enlarged heart, heart attack, coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, adverse drug effects, trauma to the chest, and use of illicit substances such as cocaine.

I strongly recommend anyone prone to cardiac arrest to become aware of heart disease warning signs and promptly seek treatment for any that would eventually develop. For those do not have a heart condition, following the rules of primary prevention of heart disease would help you maintain such status, unless of course you would want the opposite. If you have a heart condition or may be at high risk, consulting your doctor about on how to reduce your risk of sudden cardiac arrest is very much necessary.

At this time, cardiac arrest can come at anytime, on anywhere, and with anyone. So always be on watch. Keep the heart beating, keep a healthy living!


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Gloria Macapagal Arroyo SONA 2009

State of the Nation Address (SONA) is an annual event in any republic, in which the president gives a report or summary on the status of the nation, eventually during the term of such president. In the Philippines, to give such address is a duty of the President as mentioned in Article VII, Section 23 of the 1987 Constitution:
“The President shall address the Congress at the opening of its regular session. He may also appear before it at any time.”

This very day, July 27, 2009, the President of the Philippines, Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, had given her 9th SONA and had it in a way different from the others.
She gave a picture of the country that would have been “lying on its back” if “we had given in to our critics.” She had referred to the achievements her administration had during the nine years of her presidency, most specifically in the areas of education, infrastructure, and economics.

She had for her audience some of the individuals who became testaments with the progress of the nation; one of them is the champion, Manny Pacquiao. She also had her chance to deal with the many allegations given her by her critics. She said, “I have never done any of the things that have scared my worst critics so much.” Telling them that, “They are frightened by their own shadows.”

With her seventy-six minutes state of the nation address, she had given it her all, showing people with her acclaimed achievements and response to her opponents. But with all her ‘blabs’, I don’t think that the people, the citizens of the Republic of the Philippines, have been deeply ‘touched’ or even yet ‘moved’ by them. Talks do not walk as actions are seen by the people. Her 9th address would have been truer if she had it with all the honesty – if she still does have.

I personally believe that there would no longer be a need to somehow resurrect her self is she did really achieve the goals she had been telling the people. There would not be a massive rebellion against her if all the nine years that she had stayed at her position were not nine years of waste.

The SONA would somehow fit the definition that was originally given it IF she had just stated the very status, situation, or whatever you may call it, of the nation right now, even up to the moment she was opening her mouth, and let her words depart it.

People are not that blind to see the scavenging status of everyone just to live. People are not that deaf, to not hear the cries of empty stomachs and injustice cries. People are not that insensitive, to not feel the heat of the sun burning their skins and still enduring all the pain just to feed his family. People are people who see, hear, and even feel the devastation she had brought during the wasted years she sat at her ‘throne’.

There’s this comment that I have read in one of the articles regarding the same subject and I just love it so for it nailed it all.
“I h[a]ve to give GMA credit for giving out a pretty good speech, but you have to be completely dense to believe it.”


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The choice to live

Is the power to choose absolute? ? More often than not, the statements we hear from people is not “I have a choice” but “I don’t have a choice” instead. For people born with physical and mental inabilities, the freedom to choose was not handed over them. With those who have inherited family ailment, choice was not with them.
In most cases, what worsens a disabled little girl, a sick young man, and a forgetful old woman, is the fact that they were not given the chance to choose of whether they wanted it or not. Often, this leads to not accepting what was fated and even suicide to the extent.
The gift of health is what we always treasure. Our prayer every birthday is to have good health. We can choose to live a healthy life, or a miserable one. I feel those whom I have mentioned above but still I do not pity them. Why? Because still, they do have a choice – a choice to continue on living despite the circumstance. Unlike those who have not been given the chance to be born.
We may not have always the choice of certain things that come our way, but certainly, we always have the choice to do what is best for us. We have the choice to accept or reject. To build or to create. To progress or to fail. To love or to hate. To cherish life regardless of or to die and suffer in the end.


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Whack ! Food Allergies!

Allergy is a hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity. Allergies may vary from animals, insect bites, to drugs and food allergies. In this article, we will be dealing mainly on what we call as food allergy.
According to research, there are approximately 8% of children and 2% of adults suffering from true food allergies. When the culprit food is eaten, allergic reactions occur within minutes. Itching mostly likely occur, as well as sneezing, itchy nose and eyes. Some may vomit; suffer from cramps and diarrhea, chest tightness and the like.

Most reactions to food are probably not allergic in nature, but rather intolerance. This means that there is no allergic antibody present against the food in the person. Intolerance can be classified as toxic and non-toxic. Milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanut, tree nuts, fish and shellfish compromise more than 90 percent of food allergies in children. Allergy to milk and egg are by far the most common, and are usually outgrown by age 5 years. Peanut, tree nut, fish and shellfish allergies are typically the more severe and potentially life-threatening, and frequently persist into adulthood.
Allergies may differ from one person to another. That is why it is never a universal thing. Most often, people who have these allergy on a specific food, most likely would want to eat that very food. Odd, isn’t it?



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Pinkish gums versus Gingivitis

My dentist had always complimented, though not on my teeth, but rather on my gums. She said that I have healthy gums and it is a good thing to have. I wouldn’t be giving detailed info about my gums for I find it rather a gross thing to do. All I can say is that they’re pinkish!
Forgive me to brag on my gums but as healthy as mine are, there’s this what we know as gingivitis. Gingivitis is an inflammation of gums surrounding the teeth. It is caused by the long-term effects of plaque deposits which is also the major cause of tooth decay. When plaques are not removed, it turns into a hard deposit called tartar. This irritates and inflames the gums.

General illness, poor dental hygiene, pregnancy, and uncontrolled diabetes are some factors that may raise the risk of having gingivitis. Bleeding gums, bright red or red-purple appearance to gums, mouth sores, and swollen gums are symptoms of having gingivitis.
Treatment for this kind of dental problem is not that difficult. Ones goal is to only reduce inflammation. So thorough cleaning of the teeth by the dentist and antibacterial mouth rinses gives a big aid for such problem.
Prevention is always the option for us those who do not want for their gums to suddenly bleed or so. Good oral hygiene is the best prevention against gingivitis – thorough brushing and flossing. Regular tooth cleaning is also important to remove any unnecessary residues found on teeth that may develop even with careful brushing. It is recommended by dentists to have your teeth professionally cleaned every after 6 months.



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