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#IDoItTwiceAWeek

I used to have a full-time day job outside our home. I do not drive and it is impossible for the husband to pick me up from work every single day. So I commute. I guess I do not need to elaborate anymore for you to picture a commuter’s life. To make the story short, I’d often come home as nanggigitata at nanglilimahid. As in I feel so dirty and haggard.

So I finally decided to quit my office work and focus on raising A and M and build our family. I really thought I would have more time to myself but no, building a family is far more demanding than having a boss to report to. Before I report directly to just one boss, when I became a stay-at-home-mom, aba, tatlo na sila! So it dawned to me that the nanglilimahid and nanggigitata days were not really over.

As a mom, and I am sure, many moms out there can relate to me on this, I give more attention to my family’s needs than mine. I put them first. I am always the last to get ready for a day out. I am in charge of making sure everything is ready. And in that routine, it is so easy to be drowned to many negative thoughts because you are tired and frustrated. Kapag sumabay pa ang PMS, naku, feel na feel ko, ang panget ko! Lahat na lang malaki, uncomfortable at madumi!

Then again, the husband reminded me to take care of myself. He assures me that I am pretty and sexy no matter what the weighing scale shows. That being sexy is not always about physical appearance but more of a mindset, what you feel inside and being comfortable with your own skin.

However, let’s admit it, it is so hard to be comfortable during red days diba? Bukod sa mood swings, praning ka about your napkin, it is simply uncomfortable down there. Would you like to know a secret? I use BETADINE® Feminine Wash every day during red days to get rid of such discomforts. BETADINE® Feminine Wash is Povidone Iodine 7.5% antiseptic feminine wash that protects from common germs that cause feminine discomfort. It is known as the most prescribed product by Medical Doctors to mothers after giving birth, and it ranks number 3 in the Feminine Wash Category. It is also number 1 in Liquid Anti Septic Feminine Wash Category. Kaya ngayon, kahit red days, I feel clean and sexy! Kahit pa tambak ang household chores, I just say “bring it on!”. During regular days naman, I use it twice a week kaya goodbye na sa nanggigitata and nanglilimahid days. Clean is the new Sexy. It is not only a mindset, it is how you take care of your body, inside and out.

#SexyCleanRevolution

So join us at the #SexyCleanRevolution. Make it a #IDoItTwiceAWeek habit. Use #BETADINEFeminineWash.

Common health issues you may be missing

People today are much more concerned with their health than in the past. Despite the increased emphasis on health, there are still common health issues that people can miss. It is also important to realize that while much of the discussion is around physical health, maintaining a healthy mental state is just as important.

Sometimes it is difficult to diagnose a condition because the symptoms are similar to another condition, or the symptoms are generalized, such as headaches, or a feeling of fatigue.

There are a number of conditions that are frequently missed or misdiagnosed. Irritable bowel syndrome is often misdiagnosed because there is no test for the condition. Coeliac disease is also commonly missed. Common symptoms are joint pain, itchy skin, headaches and reflux. Rheumatoid arthritis is a difficult condition to diagnose because the symptoms are very similar to other conditions characterized by aching joints. Hypothyroidism is frequently mistaken for a natural age-related problem, because in its early stages the symptoms are subtle. Symptoms include muscle aches, dry skin, weight gain and forgetfulness.

Irritable bowel syndrome is only likely to be diagnosed if a patient displays symptoms for at least three days in three consecutive months. Other conditions can be diagnosed using blood tests or tests such as an MRI scan. [Read more…]

Ceelin Plus: The Best Added Protection for Our Girls

And we are back to regular programming! Boohoooo! Kidding!

We managed to go out of town for the long weekend to attend an important family affair despite the crazy weather. Nakakaloka, habang nasakay ka ng sasakyan, biglang uulan ng malakas! Tapos ilang minuto lang pag-andar ng sasakyan, wala ng ulan. Tapos maka-ilang minuto pa, bubuhos na naman uli! Sino ba namang hindi magkakasakit sa panahon natin?!

Luckily, my whole family made it through the crazy weekend weather without getting sick, specially the girls. Prior to the trip, I made sure that their body is ready for the get away. Bawal magkasakit kasi mapupurnada ang lakad. So apart from giving them nutritious food, making them exercise and nagging them to get enough rest, I also give them additional protection from Ceelin Plus. At kasama yan sa mga iniimpake ko tuwing aalis.

happy healthy kids
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