Facts About COKE

Just this morning, I together with my mom is watching an early morning show "Umagang Kay Ganda" (What a Beautiful Morning) and Kuya Kim, the host had a segment about what acid does to our body. What he did is that he poured a cup of vinegar to a raw meat and in just a couple minutes...the meat turned pale, so pale as a meat you just took out of the freezer. He said that the meat symbolizes our organs in the body like liver and the vinegar corresponds to any type of acid such as coke, beer and any other type of beverages. To be honest with you, I was shocked. I never imagined that Coke, my favorite drink... my constant companion during lunch and dinner does this to my body. I still can't believe it so what I did is I researched the net for any article that would at least support what Kuya Kim reported and I was shocked by the hundred of blogs covering the said topic.


When I did my research on this topic, I read some where about some of the properties of Coke which I think you might find interesting and will have some idea how harmful it can be.

• In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of coke in the truck to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

• You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days.

• To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the “real thing” sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous China.

• To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

• To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

• To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

• To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.

• To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains.

• It will also clean road haze from your windshield.

I don't think I would look at Coke the same way I looked at it before upon reading this. Never again!


*FYI: The Coke itself is not the enemy, here. It’s the dynamic combo of massive sugar doses combined with caffeine and phosphoric acid. Things which are found in almost all soda.

My Old Bathing Suits

Good day everyone! I've been kind'a busy these past few weeks so I really never had the chance to update you with what's currently happening with my life. I just finished my gym contract with Red Corner and I am really thankful as I was able to lose 20 lbs in just a month! Yup, I did it. It's just so unfortunate that I've been so busy with my day work that I was not able to use the remaining 2 months of my gym subscription. If I only was able to use it, I bet, the swimwear I bought last year that I promised to wear once I got my target weight would look gorgeous on me. LOL. Haay, I think I need to again enroll myself to a 3 month gym subscription so I could fit into my old bathing suits. We will have our team building on September on the beach and I am really doing my best to lose these extra 20 pounds off my body so I could finally see myself wearing fitted and pretty swimsuits.

I am planning to start my diet tomorrow and I would most probably enroll myself in a gym again next month since my schedule for this month is so hectic. Things at the office are getting more and more complicated and lately I feel stress going deep into my veins. I need to relax and give myself a break one of these days. Wish me luck!

Lose Weight Fast!

Hey there! I would like to share with you tips on how I was able to lose a whooping 20 lbs in just two months. Actually to be honest with you, I really want to get back to my old weight which is 130 lbs. My friends says I need to try to cut it down to at least 110 lbs but I know my limitations and in fact, I love myself in 130. I feel good in 130, I think I also look good in 130. I used to weigh 180 lbs two months ago and because I followed these simple steps ... I was able to cut it down to 160 lbs and is still struggling to cut down these extra 30 lbs hopefully within the next two months. Just follow these steps and you'll never go wrong:

1. Drink water

Water is quite possibly the single most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off longer term. Water acts as an appetite suppressant by keeping your stomach full and fending off dehydration which can lead to false cravings/hunger.

Water also helps your body metabolize stored fat by helping the kidneys flush out waste. When you don't drink enough water the liver which works to provide stored fat for energy helps the kidneys eliminate waste and becomes less effective at metabolizing fat.

Drinking water ice cold burns about 62 calories a day. Your body has to work to raise that waters temperature to your body's temperature. This equals around 430 calories per week.

2. Eat regularly

This means eating 5 times a day and the most important meal is breakfast. Make sure you fuel your body first thing in the morning to avoid hunger pangs later in the day. When you eat 5 times a day you will never feel hungry, make sure the total calories consumed are sensible and don't over eat in any of the meals learn portion size control!

3. Eat lots of fiber

Eating adequate fiber foods to help keep things moving through your bowel. And like water, fiber rich foods bulk you up and make you feel fuller for longer. Fibre is found only in plant foods our bodies cant digest it to so it simply goes through the body. During the elimination process it cuts calories consumed by attaching to protein and fat that you eat along with it removes that as well

In addition, high fiber foods are typically low in calories and filling, so you are reducing your calorie intake overall.

Good fiber foods include: strawberries, apples, figs, chickpeas, potatoes, (with skins) broccoli, brown rice, beans, bran and nuts.

4. Consume more good fats

There are good fats and bad fats. Good fats provide you with essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic acids) needed for normal reproduction and growth, as well as for production of prostoglandin, a hormone like compound that regulates blood pressure, prevents blood clotting and lowers the risk of heart disease.

For example, the reason oily fish is a great food stems from the fact that the essential fatty acids which it contains can actually help your body burn fat more efficiently and protect against disease. Get at least three portions of oily fish a week with Salmon, mackerel, herrings and sardines being good choices.

5. Get plenty of quality protein

Quality protein is an effective weight control tool because of the satiety factor and its ability to keep you full for longer periods. It also balances out carbohydrates by preventing insulin spikes that cause energy loss and sugar cravings. Protein helps to maintain muscle mass which is important in the fat burning process.

Good choices include:

Fish, shrimps, Low fat cottage cheese, low fat yogurt, skimmed milk, egg whites, s Weight gain is caused by consuming too many calories, whether they are from carbohydrate, protein or fat.

6. Carbohydrates can help you lose weight

Don't believe what you read about carbohydrates being bad for you, they can actually help you lose weight! A diet plan containing good carbohydrates such fruits and vegetables, wholegrains and moderate in fat and calories, will result in weight loss. Good carbohydrates will also help you combat hunger pangs as they are slowly realized into the body. When eating carbohydrates eat them "from the earth" with no refining or processing. These include whole grains, vegetables, fruits and beans.


Following the above tips and having determination to cut off those extra weight will definitely improve your over all health. I am also thinking of getting a laser liposuction to improve the sculpture of my body. Ive checked the net and found out that laser liposuction is safer, easier, and produces more beautiful results than ever before. The doctor can sculpt your body with lipo laser using a tiny cannula and sophisticated lasers, which combined, produce precise body contouring and promote skin tightening. No sutures are required, and scars are tiny - wow! The popular Zerona laser machine is used to produce a cold laser beam that would penetrate the fat cells causes them to empty out its fat materials causing the body to reduce its size.

It's not bad to get the help of Science especially now that people are finding ways to improve one's life. I would definitely try one of these procedures soon. Wish me luck!

Drug Addiction Expose

I really can't get over Brian Gorrell's blog about the Gucci Gang and all other controversies that envelopes the said group. I visit the site almost twice a day to check on what's new in his blog. There's something on his blog that makes me addicted to it...maybe his manner of writing or just the sincerity I feel in every words he uses. I became an instant fan of Brian the first day I stumble upon his blog. He claims that he is not a writer in profession - but I really feel that it's an inborn thing. The words of an honest man is indeed like a sword that cuts through the heart. How do I became an instant fan? Well, it's because Brian uses words that really came from his heart. He is writing things straight from his heart, his emotions are overflowing in his words and you would know that what he is saying is true.

He became famous after divulging the illegal activities of some of the elite people from the high society. He exposed their drug addiction and their dependence on a drug called "ecstacy". Actually Brian is a gay Australian citizen who fell in love with a Filipino socialite who, after getting around $70,000dollar from him...would just dump him like that and treated him like trash. Out of anger...Mr. Gorell used blogging to make an appeal for his ex boyfriend so he would be pressured to return his money. Unfortunately, it does'nt work. So Mr. Gorell exposed his ex boyfriend's illegal drug dependency. It just does'nt stop there, he also made sure that his friends would be dragged to this controversy as well so the ex boyfriend would be pressured to return the money. It has been a very big issue in the country and many people supported Mr. Gorell in his advocacy.

Many blogs started supporting Mr. Gorell's advocacy. Most sites condemn people taking ecstacy...commonly marketed as a "feel good drug" because of the positive feelings of well being and empathy toward other people, elimination of anxiety, and extreme relaxation. It is also said that ecstacy suppresses the need to eat drink and sleep, allowing club scene users to endure all night and some times two or three day parties. Ecstacy is distributed mostly in pill or capsule form. It is also very popular to class AB party goers, no wonder socialites are hooked up to it.

Mr. Gorell's ex boyfriend admitted that he was Mr. Gorell's lover but denied accusations of receiving $70,000 dollars from him. He also admitted being a drug addict and confirmed that he voluntarily enrolled himself into a drug rehab center for almost six months saying drug addiction rehab changed his perception of life and made him a better person. Well, I really can't judge him.
I just hope Mr. Brian Gorell can recover his $70,000 savings and most importantly may he receive the peace of mind he is longing to have for so long.

A Friend in Need

Just recently, I received a phone call from a long lost friend. I was shocked to hear from him after four long years of not being able to see each other. He is a former office mate and he became somehow a "special friend" to me. We share almost everything that time and I may say that the bond we formed before is still intact till now. He wants to meet me again and said he wants to rekindle old friendship, though hesitant, I agreed to meet him as he said he wants to share something with someone he really trust.

We met in a coffee shop near our office and the moment I set my eyes on him... I know something is not right. We talked as if we've not been apart for four years. He still have the same sense of humor and I can still see the same glow in his eyes four years ago. We updated each other on where life had lead us. The moment he began sharing his story...I knew there's something wrong. My dear friend admitted he do have a serious problem. At first, he is hesitant to tell me his problem as he felt I will not be able to understand... but with my assurance and with an understanding voice...he began telling his story. I was shocked to know that he is into drugs. He admitted that he's been taking drugs for almost two years now and is struggling to get it out of his system. He wants to change but does'nt know how to start. He knows he needs help and he said the only friend he have is me. I was touched by that and promised to help him in all ways possible. Our night ended with a tight hug and a promise that we would stay as friends as long as we live. We made a pact that we would make an effort to be closer again and that our lines of communication would always be open. I must admit, I was shocked to know that he is into drugs. I know that a friends addiction intervention would really help him to resist the temptation of taking drugs again. I've learned from different sites I've visited that the person involved should first admit that there is a serious problem and should really make an effort to improve his health condition. With the help of a drug rehabilitation center - the patient should be able to cope up with their drug cravings through drug detox, find ways to avoid drugs and prevent relapse and deal with relapse if it occurs.

I promised my friend that I would do my best to help him in this very difficult situation he is facing and I hope I would be able to prove to him that he made the right decision of picking me as his confidant.

How to Deal with Drug Addiction

Seeing a family member or someone you love struggling to fight drug addiction is indeed painful as dealing with it is usually a long, hard process. Besides the fact that the person who is into drug addiction must resist the urge of taking it, most people who do not have a substance abuse disorder, more often than not, blame the individual which makes it even a harder process. It is an easy thing to do since the assumption is the individual must have control over his or her behavior. This is true to a certain extent. Perhaps the best way for individuals without this issue to relate to substance abusers is to think about when he or she has had a depressed mood. Most people, at some point in their lives’ have been depressed which can stem from a specific life event. It can also be a deficiency of chemicals in the brain. The effects of a depressed mood can take many different forms including drinking, substance abuse overeating, gambling among other destructive behaviors.

Family members and friends should learn how to effectively help the individual who is into drug addiction. It's good once you motivate the person to stop taking drugs altogether, however, it is better if you help the individual learn new coping skills to replace the unhealthy or they are certainly doomed to repeat the same behavior. That is why there are facilities such as Illinois drug rehab center who can help a recovering person remain committed to their goals and have a better perspective in life. Most drug rehab program typically conducts counseling, mentoring, therapy and even job placement services. Once the individual voluntarily seeks the help of a drug rehab facility, he must be committed in improving his overall life situation as even the best program wont succeed without the person's strong will and determination.

What A Day!

It was pay day again. As usual, my brother-in-Christ/neighbor bought furnitures and stuff for his apartment. I am really a bit envious but proud of this brother of mine. At the age of 21, he already has his own well-furnished pad with beautifully designed interiors. Every pay day he spends all his money on appliances and furnitures he wants, if not on the vanities he had been addicted to this time (facial, massage, hair styling, etc..) He had just purchased an elegant couch on the 30th last month, and this time, enchanting nightlights that give a relaxing and romantic atmosphere inside the pad is what he got. Its definitely lovely. The problem is, its not those ordinary nightlights that you just plug into a socket or power strip. It needs to be drilled on the wall. It is a problem for he does not have a hammer drill to use in sticking those nightlights on the wall. Almost everyday he have been bugging me to ask some friends if they have a hammer drill so he could install those bulbs and enjoy the ambiance it will be giving. Where would I find one when most of my friends here in the city are also just renting their place or just bed spacing. A hammer drill is not one of those ordinary hand tools that anyone may have at home like a regular hammer and saw. And I really do not have an idea at all who possibly has one or if that is to be rented from any establishment or construction company perhaps. He is expecting I know someone who has a hammer drill for I have more friends and acquaintance here since I came over to this city first. But I really do not know one who might have that. It came to a point that he became quite frustrated for it was almost a week already and he have not installed them. And I feel like he is upset with me for I am not being of help to him. How I really wish that could just be bought like candy in a grocery store and I would be more than willing to buy one for him and make him happy.

On the sixth day since he bought those nightlights, when I was walking my way home, I saw a poster on an electric post offering plumbing services. Because of much desperation to be of help to this brother, I decided to call the contact number on the poster just to try my luck if they have such tool or maybe they can refer me to someone who has. It was like an answered prayer when they said they have that tool for they use that too in their services. I scheduled an appointment with them right away to be in my dear brother's apartment as soon as possible and have his ever desired nightlights installed. Right at that very day, late in the afternoon a man in his thirties came to my brother's place fully equiped with all the tools needed in his tool belts and have the work done. My brother was so delighted like it was a dream coming true that he treated me to dinner that night.

SUPERSTRESSED ME

I've never been so stressed in my life like this! I'm feeling so low right now. I feel that I cannot effectively function as a tech support anymore as there are so many new rules and implementations in the office you will have a hard time deciding on what to prioritize. This is just the third day of my entire week but I just feel so damn tired. I want to give up, I want to shift into a different direction but I know I can't manage without a job and I can't afford to start again. I promised myself that this would be the last job I'll gonna take and the last company I'll gonna serve. I guess I need to endure all of these for my future - I need to stay for 2 more years so I can get my retirement pay. I was kind'a disappointed with my TL as he seem so strict nowadays. He's not the same TL we used to love before... a TL who is pro-employee and not 100% pro-management. Everything seems to go from bad to worse. I received an NTE (Notice to Explain) for being late for 3 consecutive days - which I never received at those times when I always come to the office late for almost 30 to 45 minutes everyday. Haaay. I don't know how long I can bear this things but I am starting to feel depress. In fact, my left eye is twitching and blinking involuntarily once in a while. The company nurse said it is a common sign of stress and fatigue. I really hope and pray that everything will fall into its place in the next couple of days.
Amen.

Eat Right-20 Tips: Heavy on the Sauce

Healthy Tips: PART 2

Always order your pizza with double tomato sauce and light cheese. Men who eat a lot of tomato products tend to have less prostate cancer - probably because tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, a typeof carotenoid that's believed to cut your risk of cancer. If you double the sauce on your pizza you get double the lycopene. Reducing the mozzarella by just one-third (you won't miss it) will save you 20 grams of fat. That's as much as in a McDonald's Quarter Pounder.

Always orders your sandwiches with double tomato slices. Another chance for a healthy dose of lycopene.

Pile onions on everything. Research has revealed that onions are so healthful...they're a top source of heart savers called flavanoids - that it's practically your duty to eat them lavishly on hotdogs, pizza, burger and sandwiches. And speaking of junk food...

Whenever you eat fast food, drink two glasses of water afterwards. Big Macs, subs, fries, and pepperoni pizza are all loaded with fat and sodium, which can be hellish for your heart. You can't do much about the fat once you've eaten it, but you can flush aways some of the excess sodium by drinking plenty of fluid afterwards, says Trina Ruggiero, RD, a New York City dietitian.

Eat Right - 20 Tips: Milk Before Coffee

I began to be realize the importance of healthy eating when my weight caught me by surprise. Only after I've learned that I weigh 180 lbs that I need to do drastic change on my lifestyle especially by the way I eat. I know that it won't be too long till' I acquire heart disease or hypertension if I won't adopt a healthy habit so I immediately enrolled myself in a gym, made a serious diet plan and promised to eat healthy from there on. Fortunately after a week of straneous workout, I lost almost 5 lbs and I intend to lose 5 pounds every week. I know I can make it. I would share with you 20 simple tactics on how to eat healthy according to Holly McCord and Virginia Leoni Moles...a well known health professionals.

Healthy Tips: PART 1


At breakfast, put coffee in your milk instead of milk in your coffee. Fill your mug to the rin with skim milk first thing in the morning. Drink it down untill all that's left is the amount you'd normally add to your coffee; then pour your java on top. You just took 25 percent of the vitamin D you need everyday, and 30 percent of the calcium.

Drink two glasses of water before every meal. This will do two things - keep you hydrated and make you eat a little less. A Dutch study showed that drinking two glasses of water can make you feel less hungry, possibly reducing your food intake and aiding weight loss.

Eat Smart

With these tips, you’ll become healthy in no time at all – and save money too.

1. Go fresh and ran. Have a salad as your main dish and fresh fruits fro snacks. They are nutritious, flavorful, and have a wide range, of texture. And there’s no cooking requited

2. Cook in bulk. Stew one to two kilos of adobo one time portions and store properly – in the freezer for long term storage’s in the fridge for shorter. We all know adobo tastes even better days after! I also do these with meats for nilaga and sinigang.

3. Buy in – season foods. You can b e assure that these and vegetables are of the best quality. You may also cook or pressure them.

4. Keep peeling. Peel veggies things so there’s less waste. If possible, simply scrub and wash them before cooking skin and all. You can even cook foods alone, like the pride potato skins recipein “ 4 easy ways with potatoes “ Citress fruit peels are full of flavor and aroma. Use them for flavoring sauces, cakes and drinks.

Which Drugs are Popular Today?

Certain drugs are considered fashionable among the young and are passed around in parties, bars, even school. Radio program ‘’Gagaling Ka Rin’’ tells us what parents should look out for:

SHABU The poor man’s cocaine, shabu is an addictive stimulant. It’s a white, odorless crystalline powder that’s smoked. Some effects: change in behavior, need for isolation, erratic sleeping habits, irritability, always losing things, loss of weight, sunken cheeks, and whitening of tongue.

KETAMINE Known as the ‘’horse tranqulizer,’’ Ketamine is usually dissolved in beverages. Ketamine causes deep sleep, resulting in a mental blackout. As such, many incidences of rape have occurred, with the victim having little memory of it. Some effects: vomiting and nausea, paranoia, boredom, and muscles rigidity. There is also Ketabu, a mixture of Ketamine and shabu. Slang name: ‘’Kit Kat,’’ ‘’K,’’ ‘’Kat,’’ ‘’Green,’’ ‘’Super C.’’

ESTACY The love drug, ‘’E’’ comes in tablet or capsule form and makes the user malambing and carinoso. It is usually taken at bars and parties, so by the time the user gets home, the effects would have worm off.

MARIJUANA Derived from the cannabis plant, ‘’grass’’ or ‘’doobie’’ is either smoked in pipes or rolled in paper to make into cigarettes. Some effects: reddening of eyes, excessive eating without putting on weight, sluggishness, dryness in mouth, and traces of nicotine on fingertips.

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For you to starting a business, even a small one, you need to have what they call starting capital. This capital is the money you need to use to buy your initial products and everything you need to purchase to establish your business. But that's not the only capital you'll gonna need...you also need what you call working capital. The working capital is approximately thrice the amount you need to allocate for the starting capital. This capital is the amount you need to have to survive the temporary downturns or slow times that come with every business. If the business does'nt give you a good return of income for a couple of months...your working capital is the one you need to use to keep your business running. But what if you only have savings good for a starting capital and you want to venture into you're own business...who do you turn to?

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Online Casino for Good Health

I've never been a fan of online gambling games like casino, online poker and the like...but everything changed when I met Ate Jane. She is the cousin of my boyfriend who is having her vacation here at our place from Los Angeles California. Ate Jane thought me a lot of things such as how to properly put make up, how to play playstation and how to play Casinos online. As I mentioned a while ago, I'm really not a big fan of gambling...but as what Ate Jane told me - gambling won't hurt if you do it in moderation...if you know when to stop and true enough, she manages to control herself whenever she plays USA online casinos.

She usually goes to usplayerswelcome dot net to play Online casinos. You really don't need to go to Las Vegas to have the feel of playing in a real casino environment...you play casino even in the comfort of your own house. The site does provide a list of of casino room available and a brief review of each. There is also an option to choose what language interface you want to use so as to make sure that players of different nationalities would not have any difficulty understanding the game. As for me, my favorite game would be online bingo while Ate Jane loves online slot. Ate Jane also mentioned that playing online game also helps her improve her health condition. She was most of the time depressed before but since she was able to discover online casino, she was able to divert her attention out of her problems. So for those who want's to have some fun plus real money, try playing Casinos online.

The Wonders of Hot Water

Did you know that drinking cold drinks or even cold water after meals is not good for health,
because it will solidify the oil in the food that you had.
The oil solidified will react as a acid and absorbed by the intestine very slowly.
This increases the bad cholesterol level in the body.
In the long run it is prone to create cancer.
Now you can co-relate why Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meal.
Next time while having a meals grab a cup of hot green tea or at least a cup of warm water.


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