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Image via Wikipedia I was stuck watching the latest showbiz scandal and celebrity news over the weekend because my mom was hogging the TV. She has been tracking the updates on the latest Hayden Kho- Katrina Halili scandal which is on everyone's lips these past few weeks. Publicity-hungry politicians and showbiz personalities have been muddying the waters to get into the limelight caused by the scandal. The chaos is more annoying than anything else that showbiz and politics have dreamed up. On a more positive note, it's a relief to know Richard Gutierrez is now recovering well after his car accident which killed his long-time personal assistant. I'm sure he had car insurance , but I don't think he had his face insured. It would be a tragedy if something happened to disfigure him in some way. Coincidentally, he is one of the celebrity endorsers of the Belo Medical Group, the top cosmetic surgery and beauty enhancement partnership in the Philippines. Dr Hayden Kho is

Image by Big Fat Rat via Flickr To anyone who is living in Iloilo City and is looking for work, Eversun Software Philippines Corporation is now hiring online writers, virtual assistants and web developers! The following are the basic qualifications for each job position: Online Writers * Excellent writing skills using American English * Working knowledge on how the Internet works and of web user behavior * Fast typer and computer literate * Well motivated and self-reliant * Strong customer service skills Virtual Assistants * Excellent writing skills using American English * Working knowledge on how the Internet works and of web user behavior * Basic knowledge in HTML * Fast typer and computer literate * Well motivated and self-reliant * Strong customer service skills * Background in sales training and marketing a plus Web Developers * Experience in using PHP , MySQL and Javascript in creating websites * Knowledge in XHTML and XML and in using CSS and AJAX in programming * Experienc

Image via Wikipedia Summer is here once again and it's been very hot here in the tropics. Sales of hammocks, whicker seats, garden benches, and other outdoor furniture is in full swing. And, if you plan on sunbathing, you can choose a sturdy lounge chair that you can lie on while tanning. Be careful, though, not to expose your skin too long to the sun's harmful UV rays. Apply sunblock lotion liberally on the exposed parts of your skin. Sunblock can prevent too much absorption of harmful UV rays while still allowing your skin to produce melanin, the hormone that results to darkening of the skin as a response to solar exposure. Even if your sunblock lotion has an SPF of 75, it won't stop your skin from tanning. It will only prevent sunburn, and regulate the amount of UV rays being absorbed by the skin.

I used to suffer from parasitic worms when I was a child. In our place, small children often play barefooted on grassy meadows. It may feel nice to let your feet sink into soft carabao grass, but it may not be hygienic for your child. Lots of parasites reside in the soil or in bits of excretion from insects and animals. Our house happens to be next to a rice field and there were lots of animals in the area: chickens, cows, goats and migratory birds that love to peck at the growing rice grains. It's no surprise I got infected with worms. I remember defecating worms. I know this is disgusting, but I just want to emphasize the need to watch out where your kids are playing or what objects they are putting into their mouths. The use of clean rubber mats and an indoor playroom is more practical and safer for children these days. Gone were the carefree days when we can all run through the fields and enjoy the warmth of the sun on our skin. Now children spend most of their childhood indoor

It seems the power of olive oil in maintaining a healthy body is applicable not only to skin but to the entire body system. Now it is proven that olive oil can also help reduce weight the natural way without hurting your health. The main component that effects such a dramatic claim is the oleic acid found in large amounts in olive oil, especially the extra virgin kind. Oleic acid is an active ingredient that enables stimulation of small-intestinal mucosal cells. These cells produce the lipid messenger oleoylethanolamide (OEA) that induces a feeling of fullness. This lipid messenger controls the amount of fat we ingest, thereby preventing obesity. According to researchers, a monounsaturated fat-rich diet helps to prevent central body fat distribution (belly fat).

Unlike fat burners , FERNSLIM® does not make you go to the bathroom frequently. You won't be embarrassed with unpleasant odors or bodily excretions. Aside from that, Fernslim will not cause you to lose weight suddenly which might have negative effects on your system. This will not give your body enough time to gradually adjust to decreases in weight and the amount of fat in your body. Muscles won't sag and skin will slowly tighten to your desired shape. What's more Fernslim® won't cost you too much that it will cripple your wallet. Its suggested retail price is 750 pesos, much less expensive than other well-known slimming brands.

Image by Martin McDonald via Flickr Olive oil has been used for many years as a delicious ingredient in making sauces and salads, but do you know the same extra virgin olive oil in your kitchen can become your strongest ally in fighting aging, dry skin and skin problems? Yes, olive oil has large amounts of antioxidants and the compound linoleic acid which is a component of skin that prevents water loss through evaporation. Strangely enough linoleic acid is not naturally made by the human body. It has to be applied through topical creams and lotions, or absorbed through one's diet. So eating olives, or using olive oil in cooking can greatly help. You can also use olive oil as moisturizer through direct application or as a bath oil. Using extra virgin olive oil is better than classic or mild olive oil because of the greater amount of antioxidants in it. This is because extra virgin olive oil is a result of the first extraction in the process. Aside from that olive oil comes from

I also found another resource which organics and natural health products enthusiasts will surely appreciate. It's a natural health forum where members can ask fellow forum members who are experts on certain topics. It's free to sign up. The forum appears legitimate and is not a spammy sort of place to find fake medical advice. The areas covered by the forum include diseases such as diabetes and heart problems, issues concerning vision, mental health and health supplements. They also tackle health concerns for men and women. Questions of a private nature can be asked of experts in the forum. Everyone is assured that solutions are oriented towards the use of natural methods and organic products.

If you are searching for more information on organics and natural health and beauty products , there is no better place to go than ShopWiki's pages on the subject. In fact, it might interest you to know that there is a big difference between products labeled 100% organic and those "made with organic ingredients." The percentage and type of ingredients used vary so much. One only needs to be vigilant in reading labels and the list of ingredients at the back of any product you consider purchasing. Some people tend to buy products from trusted companies known for high quality organic products such as Burt's Bees, Eccobella and Aveda . At the bottom section of the page you can find featured products related to organic health and beauty products. Aside from that they also give you suggestions on which beauty tools will deliver the best results that you expect. Photo: L'Occitane Shea Butter image from ShopWiki

There's a new brand of slimming product in the Philippine market today. It's called FernSlim, which is a sister brand of Fern-C, the non-acidic Vitamin C supplement. FernSlim has been claimed to be the one used by Anne Curtis and Angelica Panganiban, two of the most beautiful stars in showbiz, to keep their svelte bodies in good form. Fernslim contains Fabuless, an ingredient made of purified palm oil and oat oil (both naturally occuring dietary lipids), formulated in a patent protected emulsion. FERNSLIM is made with the tiny droplets of palm oil covered with substances derived from oat oil. This then gives the palm oil a resistant coat making our bodies digest these droplets very slowly. When the undigested fat reaches the ileum (latter part of the small intestines), this triggers our natural appetite control mechanism. A "feeling of fullness" (also called satiety) is signaled to the brain. The consumer who takes FERNSLIM will then feel that he does not need to

My friend, Sarah, has a new LCD TV at her place. That's where we found ourselves watching the much-awaited Pacquiao vs Hatton fight on Sunday. Simply put: cool! It was great watching the fight on a highly-defined television screen. It measures about 21 inches and seeing the faceoff between the two world-famous boxers on such a flat screen is an awesome experience. I got so involved watching Pacquiao beat Hatton so fast (in the second round!). Pacquiao is really The Man Of The Hour! Love you, Manny! You're the best!