The Truth about Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are masses of tissue within the anal canal containing blood vessels. You might not know it, but hemorrhoids are present in everyone. In fact, they play an important role in normal elimination. Hemorrhoids only cause problem when the veins in the rectum or anal area become swollen and inflamed.

Some of the common causes of hemorrhoids are poor fiber intake, spicy foods, constipation, diarrhea, straining to move stool, pregnancy, and tumors in the pelvis. Hemorrhoids can cause anal itchiness, painful passing of stool, and rectal bleeding.

Because of fear and embarrassment, people with hemorrhoids delay seeking treatment. What they probably don’t know is that there is a painless, safe, and effective hemorrhoids treatment available for them. Seeking professional medical advice can put an end to this nasty and irritating problem.

Off to the Doctor

I’m trying to finish all of my tasks today because my sister and I are going to my Ob/Gyn for consultation and Pap smear tomorrow morning. I know I’ll receive a really good scolding from my doctor because my Pap smear is long overdue, 6 months to be exact. Blame it on my really hectic schedule, work and blogging combined. LOL!

The truth is my busy schedule is not the only reason why I haven’t visited my Ob/Gyn for so long. I hate Pap smears! Having a speculum inserted into your birth canal to collect a sample of cells inside and outside the cervix isn’t the most comfortable thing on Earth! If I could do away with Pap smears, I would, but I can’t. All of us women need to have annual Pap smear for our peace of mind. So I have no choice but to submit myself for an examination. Wish me luck!

Getting Rid of Unsightly Cellulite

If you think cellulite happens only to overweight women, think again! Over 85% of women, fat or skinny, have cellulite. There have been different theories about the causes of cellulite. Some believe that cellulite is caused by free radicals or hormonal imbalance; others surmise that cellulite is brought on by lack of physical exercise or bad diet. Recent studies revealed, however, that cellulite is a disorder of the circulatory system that damages the connective tissue. I haven’t tried any cellulite treatment cream yet. That’s because I’m not sure which products are safe to use. Any suggestions?

Mommy Moments: Field Trips

A field trip is a journey by a group of individuals to a place away from their normal environment. Field trips are both educational and recreational. They provide kids with the opportunity to experience hands-on learning while they are also being introduced to new environments.

I remember that Justin’s nursery class went to the house of one of his classmates. The purpose of this field trip was to introduce the kids to the different things that can be found in the different areas of the house. I don’t really have pictures to share because the school did not encourage the parents to go with their kids on this particular field trip.

One of our New Year’s resolutions for 2010 is to go to Manila Ocean Park, the Philippines first state-of-the-art oceanarium, and we did just that in January. We know for a fact that the Manila Ocean Park is a favorite field trip destination for students. I have actually written an earlier post about our visit there, and you can read about it here.

For this week’s theme, I’ll just be posting some of the pictures that I haven’t used in that previous post. Justin enjoyed looking at all the animals at the oceanarium, but he was particularly scared of the crocodile. LOL!




















Tickets for the oceanarium cost Php400.00 for adults and Php350.00 for kids 4.5 ft. and below. Manila Ocean Park is located at the back of Quirino Grandstand Luneta, Manila.

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Regain Your Self-confidence

A pleasant face is nice to look at. A flawless face is even better. Everyone wants to have a smooth and blemish-free face, but not everyone is lucky to have one. There are people who have acne-prone skin, and I used to be one of them. Having pimples sprouting on your face again and again is the most embarrassing thing. They can make you lose your self-confidence.

Back then, I was always on the lookout for the best acne products to finally put a stop to my acne breakouts. Later on, I found out that what’s causing those ugly zits on my face was my hormonal imbalance. When that was treated, I was finally free. What you’ll see now is a more confident me.

Funny Kiddie Tale No. 18

The latest hit song of Sexbomb, the popular all-female dance group in the Philippines, is called “Bilog na Hugis Itlog.” This song gives instructions on how voters will fill out their ballots during the May 2010 automated national and local elections.

The song goes like this:

May bilog, may bilog na hugis itlog
May bilog, may bilog na hugis itlog
Ang kailangan sa bilog
ay simpleng-simple lang
Itiman, i-shade loob ng bilog
Hanapin ang bilog sa tapat ng pangalan
ng kandidatong napupusuan
Ang bilog, ang bilog
sa tapat ng pangalan
‘Yan ang dapat nating markahan

Upon hearing “May bilog, may bilog na hugis itlog” (Translation: “There’s a circle, there’s a circle, that is egg-shaped”), my son was quick to respond.

Justin: Mommy, they’re wrong.

Mommy: Why, baby?

Justin: Egg is not circle-shaped; it’s oblong.

How can I argue with someone who is telling the truth?

Best Acne Treatment

I had the worst time with acne when I was pregnant with my son. I didn’t only have acne on my face, I had acne on my chest and back as well. I was desperate to find the best acne treatment then, but because I was worried certain medications might have negative effects on my baby, I didn’t apply anything to those ugly pimples. I just consoled myself with the thought that it’s just a phase I was going through, and like everything else, that, too, shall pass.