Pain, Pain Go Away, Rheumatoid Arthritis Stay Away

Betty Friedan was once quoted saying “Aging is not ‘lost youth’ but a new stage of opportunity and strength”. I am never conscious about my age but that opportunity and strength becomes so hard to comprehend when your physical strength fails you. It doesn’t matter if I get wrinkles and if I get those flabs. However, it is different when at 37 you start to feel pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints especially in the wrist and fingers. Now that feeling is what you call Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) which is more often experienced by women than men. Studies reveal that it commonly starts between ages 25 to 55. RA is an autoimmune disease meaning that the arthritis is an effect of the immune system attacking our body’s own tissues. It is a chronic, progressive and systemic disease which can affect the whole body and internal organs such as the lungs, heart and eyes.
When I started having RA, I always felt the tiredness and anxiety. The pain did not only affect me physically but also mentally and socially. I had a hard time carrying out my daily task because of the pain and somehow I felt worthless. For a while, my self-esteem really got low because I can’t endure the pain that it brings to me. Fortunately, my family has been very supportive during those tough times that I went through.
It is also a good thing that the medicine that my doctor prescribed me works really well for me. My doctor gave prescribed me to take Celebrex that helped me cope with the pain. There are other brands such as Enbrel , Arencia, Humira and Remicade but one has to consult their doctor which is the best RA treatment for them. It is not advisable to self-medicate by just relying on the brand’s ads because they are a bit technical or rather medical in terms of explaining what the medication is all about. Ads should be simple so that everyone would understand what kind of medication they will be getting. I would have created a tag line in a magazine ad “Pain, Pain Go Away…RA Stay Away”.
I have also heard that there are comprehensive programs that provide medical, social, and emotional support for people with RA. These programs (which include medications, reduction of joint stress, physical and occupational therapy, and surgical intervention) are all aimed at reducing pain and discomfort, preventing deformities and loss of joint function, and maintaining a productive and active life.
Alongside with this, it will be beneficial if pharmaceutical companies will share information about RA by means of forum, advertisements, leaflets, fliers and the likes. In my case, awareness equipped me with the knowledge that I need to know on how to handle the disease and what aspect of my lifestyle I should change.

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I must say that I am not that techi-holic but someone close to me is. My husband is! Oh yes, he is a techi-holic which I must say is also a good thing because I get to be updated with the latest technologies. In fact, he saves on money to buy gadgets, electronics and the stuffs that he really likes and that he knows will also be cool for our children. Now that his birthday is almost days away, Sproutwells has given me a bright idea where I can get a cool gift for my husband. The Sproutwells episode 6, which by the way can be seen in The Sproutwells, talks about where techi-holics can get their stuffs for free...where else but from freshfunds.

Did you know that there are these really cool and techi prizes that one can win. When you join freshfunds, you can win each week by accumulating points. The following yummies can earn you points : Chiquita Fruit and Veggie Bites, Fresh Express Gourmet Café Salads, Fresh Express Packaged Salads. I am sure that my husband would be eyeing the Nintendo Wii Fit for a prize. What a way to earn your prize? freshfunds doesn't only give you the chance to get that awesome prize that you've been wanting but it also encourages you to be healthy. Hats off to Sproutwells for bringing out the techi-holics in a healthy way! So take the Sproutwell's advice and join the freshfunds.

Yummy like Umami

Sometime in 1908 a certain professor named Ikukanae Ikeda from TOkyo Imperial University in Japan discovered that there is more to sweet, sour, bitter and salty. Yes, something that is not taught in our school - the 5th basic taste which is coined as Umami. Umami is the taste found in glutamate which can be found in cheese, tomato and meat. That is why spaghetti dishes which contains parmesan, tomatoes and meat is an irresistble dish.

The discovery of glutamate was initially found from the seaweed used in Japanese soup stock. It is funny though that we were taught not to put or use Mono Sodium Glutamate or MSG in our dishes as they claim to have certain risks in our health. In fact, glutamate lessens sodium intake because it only contains 1/3 sodium content of table salt.

Today, they are celebrating 100 years of the 5th basic taste which is Umami.

iLasik for the window of your soul

Just recently we had our Annual Physical Examination (APE) as part of our Environment Safe and Health Program in our workplace. Our health card is provided for by our Company so we don’t have to pay a single centavo when we have consultations or undergo an APE. Another good thing about our medical benefit is that it also covers our dependents including our parents.

Every year we take advantage of the APE to more or less gauge how physically fit we are. Part of the APE is to undertake a Visual Acuity (VA) test. A test conducted to see how our vision is doing. So far I have had a 20/20 vision for the past few years that I have been taking it. The results of the VA test are different however for my parents. With their age, their vision gets a little impaired which means that they would have to wear reading glasses or correction glasses. It would have been better if they would go through a laser procedure to correct those vision problems. Now I know that there are many laser procedures in the country that will give the best of care for my parent’s eyes and yet affordable. Then I found out about the LASIK technology and iLasik procedure.

This famous LASIK technology has been used by doctors for about a decade already. To date around 32 millions have already been performed using LASIK technology which includes the personnel of the Department of Defense and NASA. This alone is a fact that will prove that the technology and procedure is safe.

Most people are candidates and you just have to go to an iLasik surgeon for a consultation. There is no need to fear. As mentioned above, the iLASIK procedure only takes minutes. The refractive imperfections in your eye which is essentially the reason for your nearsightedness, farsightedness, and the likes will be corrected by reshaping your cornea. The wonder of this procedure is that it is affordable.

As the famous cliché goes “Your eyes are the windows of your soul”. Thank God that he created the eyes as part of our face to appreciate the beauty of the world and everything that surrounds us. Give only the best for your eyes because it is one of those God-given gifts that truly creates wonders for us. So for those of you who are interested in having the iLasik procedure, more LASIK information can be found at www.ilasik.com.

To sleep or not to sleep?

Having a baby changes everything. I know that already that is why I think I got insomniac. I am not blaming it on motherhood but I guess it is one side effect to me. I thought it would be better not to sleep at all to get through the mad hours of my baby's sleeping pattern. It is not that it became a hobby of mine not to sleep but it would be more of an advantage to me if I stay awake through those untimely hours. While the people at our house are probably heading off to wonderland, here I am writing a blog.

Anyway, it's ironic that I have to write this down because I am charged guilty of practicing a bad habit. It's not that I have no choice but I'd probably lessen the pressure on us. I guess I would just like to share why people should not be like me. I read an article that says top ten things of why you should sleep:

- According to a 2006 Institute of Medicine report, people who get fewer sleeping hours may lead to obesity. By having fewer zzzz’s the “Leptin”, which suppresses appetite, is lowered; “Ghrelin”, which stimulates appetite, gets a boost.

- Another study which was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in 2005 found out that fewer hours of sleep each night were 2.5 times more likely to be diabetic, while those with six hours or fewer were 1.7 times more likely.
In 2003 study found that women who slept for fewer hours per night are more likely to have heart attacks.

- Blood pressure may increase which is contrary to many beliefs that blood pressure drops.

- Depression. Research reveals that it is one side effect of getting not enough sleep.

With all of this, I rest my case.

Let us make a walk to remember

When I was young, I remember my granny who was diagnosed to have an Alzheimer’s disease. At first, I didn’t understand what it was but I knew then that something was wrong. She was my favorite granny and it took me a while to grasp the concept of what was happening to her and no one can even explain in great detail what the brain disorder does to a person. Of course now we are educated and well-informed that Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and fatal, the most common form of dementia and, has no current cure.
It is a good thing that there are some organizations that aim to raise the awareness of people and also help fight against Alzheimer. Now, the Alzheimer's Memory Walk association is creating the nation's largest event which aims to raise awareness and funds that will be used for Alzheimer care, support and research.
The event also calls on volunteers of all ages to become advocates of the fight against Alzheimer's. So what is a typical Alzheimer's Memory Walk? It is a 2-3 mile walk that will be carried out on a weekend morning in the fall in more than 600 communities. Want to help out? Then stand and let us walk with a purpose….let us make a walk to remember.

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Lets get physical with Cellerciser

Do you know of a perfect exercise? I am not sure I can think of an answer to that question? Oh but wait, Cellerciser has a great answer to that question. For those who have been wanting to trim their fats out and be fit without going to the gym and sweating it out, you should try the Cellerciser rebounder. It may sound too good to be true but it is true and it redefines exercise to something more fun and easy.

Sometimes when we think of exercise, it would mean getting to the gym and picking up weights, doing some crunches, running the treadmill which at first is fun but after a while it gets boring. Some trivia had it that rebounding is the most effective and efficient exercise devised by man. It does not only shed off your ding pounds, build your muscle, strengthen your bones and tone your body but it also improves your immune system and overall health of your body.

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