Overcoming Diseases during the Rainy Season

The Philippines now braces for rainy season.  And rainy season is synonymous to diseases. I don? like rainy season, I frequently got sick during this days.

 The rain carries the risk of contracting certain diseases like respiratory diseases �cold, influenza, pneumonia and bronchitis; diarrheal diseases;  dengue;  malaria and leptospirosis.

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It is likely to minimize if not overcome these diseases by observing some simple measures:
1. Use rain gear such as umbrellas and raincoats to avoid exposure to rain and cold weather.
2. Avoid crowded and poorly ventilated areas.
3. Avoid close contact with people who appear ill and who have fever and cough.
4. Drink only safe water?oil water if its safety is in doubt.
5. Drain stagnant water from open containers such as drums and old tires, which are the breeding places of mosquitoes. Ensure that drains and gutters and sewage lines are not clogged.
6. Do not wade or swim in floodwaters.
7. Observe good personal hygiene and environmental sanitation. This include thorough washing of hands with soap and water especially before eating or touching the eyes and nose with the hands.


BY: KLennggg

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Soursop Cures Cancer

Soursop/Graviola/Guyabano

Scientific Name:  Annona Muricata Linnaeus

I like soursop or guyabano. I like it more when my mom makes a Guyabano Cooler, really a thirst quencher! But did you know that this delicious fruit can cure cancer? Yes! Soursop effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 types of cancer, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreatic cancer.

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How soursops cure cancer? 
A research was conducted by the National Cancer Institute in 1976, it was found out that soursop has anti-cancer substances that can kill cancer cells. The anti-cancer substances  in soursop has 10,000 times stronger effect than Adriamycin, a drug commonly used in chemotherapy,  the anti-cancer substances in the soursop can kill and slow the growth of cancer cells naturally,  also anti-cancer cells in this fruit selectively target the cancer cells, leaving healthy cells untouched.

Isn�t it an amazing fruit? If you have cancer just take soursop liberally everyday. And to those who haven�t, include this in your meal as a way of prevention.

Aside from curing cancer, soursop�s other medicinal benefits are the following:
a. Cures urethritis (inflammation of the urethra); take the fruit orally
b. Cures haematuria (blood in urine); take the fruit orally
c. Reduces fever - a decoction of soursop leaves can be taken internally or the leaves can be added to bathing water of the patient
d. Alleviate rheumatism - apply a poultice of young guyabano leaves to the affected part.

Soursop is indeed a very natural way to overcome diseases like cancer.

By: Klenngggg a friend of mine. =)

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Akapulko (Acapulco) (Ringworm bush ) Herbal Medicine

Suffering from Tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema,

scabies and itchiness.

Here is the Herbal medicine for you.

Akapulko or Acapulco in English is a shrub found

throughout the Philippines. A medicinal herb that

contains chrysophanic acid, a fungicide used to treat

fungal infections, like ringworms, scabies and eczema.

Akapulko also contains saponin, a laxative that is

useful in expelling intestinal parasites.

The extracts from the Akapulko plant is commonly

used as an ingredient for lotions, soaps and shampoos.

Uses of Akapulko:



� Treatment of skin diseases:

Tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema,

scabies and itchiness.

� Internal:

Expectorant for bronchitis and dyspnoea, mouthwash

in stomatitis, alleviation of asthma symptoms, used as

diuretic and purgative, for cough & fever, as a

laxative to expel intestinal parasites and other

stomach problems. A strong decoction of the leaves is

an abortifacient.

Preparation:

� For external use, pound the leaves of the Akapulko

plant, squeeze the juice and apply on affected areas.

� For internal use: cut the plant parts into a

manageable size then soak and boil for 10 to 15

minutes let cool and use as soon as possible. Note:

The decoction looses its potency if not used for a long

time. Dispose leftovers after one day.



Intestinal parasitism: The seeds used for intestinal parasitism.
Tincture from leaves reported to be purgative.
Cough: Decoction of leaves and flowers for cough.
Ringworm, scabies, eczema, tinea infections, insect bites, herpes: Crushed leaves and juice extract.
Preparation: Pound enough fresh leaves; express (squeeze out) the juice and apply on the affected skin morning and evening. Improvement should be noticed after 2 - 3 weeks of treatment.
Decoction of leaves and flowers used as mouthwash in stomatitis.

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Sambong ( Blumea camphor) Herbal Medicine

One of the best way curing some sickness and diseases is by means of herbal medicine which is proven and more effective.

I prefer using herbal medicine for some sickness that i am facing sometimes.
One of the most popular herbal medicine present here in our country.


Sambong

(scientific name: Blumea balsamifera) is a
amazing medicinal plant. It is a antiurolithiasis and
work as a diuretic. it is used to aid the treatment of
kidney disorders. The Sambong leaves can also be used
to treat colds and mild hypertension. Since it is a
diuretic, it helps dispose of excess water and sodium
(salt) in the body. Sambong is one herbal medicine (of
ten) approved by the Philippine Department of Health
(DOH) in treating particular disorders.

Benefits:
� Good as a diuretic agent
� Effective in the dissolving kidney stones
� Aids in treating hypertension & rheumatism
� Treatment of colds & fever
� Anti-diarrheic & Anti-gastralgic properties
� Helps remove worms, boils
� Treats dysentery, sore throat

Preparation:

� Boil the leaves as like tea and drink 3 or more times
a day.
� The leaves can also be crushed or pounded and
mixed with coconut oil.

More about Sambong

Folkloric uses:
# Leaves as poultice for abscesses.
# Decoction of roots and leaves for fevers and cystitis.
# Sitz-bath of boiled leaves, 500 gms to a ballon of water, for rheumatic pains of waist and back.
# Applied while hot over the sinuses. Used for wounds and cuts.
# Fresh juice of leaves to wounds and cuts.
# Poultice of leaves to forehead for headaches.
# Tea is used for colds and as an expectorant; likewise, has antispasmodic and antidiarrheal benefits.
# Postpartum baths.
# Decoction of leaves, 50 gms to a pint of boiling water, 4 glasses daily, for stomach pains.

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