According to Dra. Piramide, my Ob-Gyne at Alfonso Clinic, I may have underestimate my fertility period. The same thing happened to her and there's a great possibility that it may happen to me as well. I have high-risk pregnancy and being hypertensive may cause a lot of complications. Her initial prescription:
She Also gave me request for TVS or Transvaginal ultrasound and Urinalysis on November 14 to determine the age of the fertilized ovum. This will further confirm its viability.
I should have memorized this method... I should have known better now,,, It's been eight long years since we started this natural way of controlling our family. We're almost complete, we have a daughter and a son, AYA and KD. Although my husband and I actually talked about plans of having another angel in the family, we're still having second thoughts of going through that same stage again. But I believe that there's a reason why things happen beyond our expectation.
I am waiting for my monthly period to come but unfortunately, it did not. Where did I go wrong? Maybe, I gave in so early but I have counted it right. It's my safe day. I had my first flow last September 23 so, my infertile period would be October 12 to probably 19 until my next period comes.
Number 1 in red indicates my first day which is September 23
October 20 came... then 21, 22, 23... and my most awaited never arrive. I decided to do self-test and this result is what I got:
No doubt, the two lines mean that I am positive of HCG or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. I already have in my belly, our third baby in the making.
Kurt has been a great chess enthusiast and his overwhelming fondness with the sport encouraged him to join a 3-day training from October 27-29 at LICS' (La Immaculada Concepcion School) chess room. It was also their one week school break in commemoration with "All Saint's Day" or "Halloween" as popularly known.
I fetched him to and from school as he personally requested so the school service was not necessary and it's a perfect bonding moment for Mye and KD.
The training took 4 hours a day from 12nn to 4pm. For three days, he wanted only "Dunkin Donuts" for snack; 2 Choco Sprinkle donuts, Choco Icy Cooler on the first day, Grape on the second day and Iced Coffee on the third day. I just watched him satisfy his hunger after few hours of mind-boggling checkerboard game. The game I never learn to play.
He got 1 win, 1 loss and 1 draw. Now, he's ready to fight for opponents willing to checkmate his King and who else is willing but his Papa whom he almost defeated. The game was a draw.
My husband and I are now on maintenance medications. I, being hypertensive take a dose of Amlodipine Besylate, 10mg daily while Pye takes 4 drugs a day: Simvastatin tablet 20g, Losartan 50mg, Metformin 500g and Fenofibrate 250mg. Unfortunately, he's being diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and mild diabetes. We spent much for these drugs and nothing we can do but to find alternative means to cost-cut our expenses without compromising our need to keep those maintenace medicines.
Thanks to The Generics Pharmacy which is presently penetrating the Philippine market today. We are so aware of generic drugs but we are still patrons of branded products until we come to the realization that we can actually get high quality yet affordable drugs in the market. And this type of drugstore has never been well-known. A Filipino entrepreneur started to see the viability of pharmaceutical products to gain popularity specifically, operating generic retail pharmacy.
It is identical or bioequivalent to a brand name drug in dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, performance characteristics and intended use. Although it's produced and distributed without patent protection, it should be manufactured under the same strict standards.
Difference between generic and branded:
Generics are not protected by patents unlike the branded ones
Generics are cheaper because the manufacturers have not had the expenses of developing, marketing and promoting the drugs
Misconceptions about generic drugs:
Generic drugs are manufactured in poorer-quality facilities
Inferior in quality compared to brand-name drugs
Generic drugs take longer to work
The fact is; all drugs are safe and effective. May it be generic or branded for as long as they meet the requirements and approval of the Food and Drug Administration. It is in our own discretion whether to buy generic or branded. It's our choice.
NO PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN MICROWAVE EVEN THOUGH THEY STATE MICROWAVE SAFE Don't Use Plastic for Heating Foods in a Microwave Oven Because of Exposure to Dioxins-Fiction! & Unproven!
NO WATER BOTTLES IN THE FREEZER Heated Bottles of Water Are Dangerous and Caused Sheryl Crow's Cancer- Fiction!
NO PLASTIC WRAP IN MICROWAVE
Truth or Fiction.com has not been able to find any research that supports the fear that food can become contaminated with dioxins either from plastic wrap or plastic in microwave ovens.
A dioxin chemical causes cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic.
Recently, Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital, was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This especially applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex, or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, only without the dioxin.
Such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons. Also, he pointed out that the plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead. This article should be mentioned to anyone important in your life.
What is your reaction to this article? Is it really a FACT or FICTION?
I love you because... you are exceptionally intelligent.
I love you because... you are the best cook.
I love you because... you bring me to utmost ecstasy.
I love you because... you make me smile.
I love you because... you offer me everything.
I love you because... you made me complete.
There are countless reasons why we love someone but never we realize that LOVING is not measured by anything. It is not enough that you say "I LOVE YOU" to a person or merely giving him/her a "KISS" on the cheek. LOVING is something deeper than the ocean and broader than any word in the universe.
We have to love unconditionally. No "IFs", no "BUTs", just boundless and infinite. Love must be purely given allowing the receiver to grow and let the natural flow of love nurture deep within ones heart and soul.
No amount of fortune can buy love. It's priceless and invaluable. No matter how much we seek love for the truest meaning, we are left in doubt if we never know how to love our own self first. We can only love unconditionally if we are capable of sacrificing our own happiness for the sake of others.
If only we can love as GOD has loved us, our world will be a better place to live in.
Month of October is declared as "The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and the mission of this campaign is to spread the news about the alarming fatal disease that more women suffer than men. About 4% of breast cancer cases were men so the ratio is 24:1 meaning female are more susceptible. Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the world today. It is the principal cause of death from cancer among women globally.
BREAST CANCER is a malignant or cancerous growth that begins in the tissues of the breast. It is a disease in which abnormal cells grow in uncontrollable way.
Symptoms A lump or thickening in the breast or in the armpit A change of size or shape of the breast Fluid not milk leaking from the nipple A change of size and shape of the nipple A change of color or texture of the areola
Early stages of breast cancer may not cause any pain and discomfort but keep in mind that early detection and medical help can save life. Doing "breast-self exam" or BSE can help you lessen the probability for late stage diagnosis.
Philippines has the highest cases of breast cancer in Asia and the 9th highest incidence rate in the world. It is estimated that for every 1,800 Filipinos, one will develop cancer annually and for every 2 new cancer cases, 1 will die within a year. many breast cancers are diagnosed among 35 to 50-year old Filipino women.
Since October is almost over and one month is not enough to promote awareness about the killer disease, we have to keep ourselves updated with the new information and resources. Taking charge with our own breast health will make a difference.
1. Put the logo in your blog. 2. Add a link to the person who shared it with you. 3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs 4. Add your link to the list of participants below 5. Leave a message for your nominee on their blog.
Kindly continue on supporting our Pink Sisterhood. Let your voice be heard and leave your comments. I'll be much glad to add your link in my list.
Millions of web sites are made available for public view and taking a minute or just a glimpse of any of those existing pages in the Internet create ranking. The most popular and visited site is the "cream of the crop" while millions of others require a diversity of techniques in order to increase web traffic.
DEFINITION OF WEB TRAFFIC It is simply the statistics gathered from a particular site as to the quantity of visitors and page visits made for a given period.
Its Importance : Web site traffic is a major factor in determining whether a site can generate income or feasible for online business. Like in TV ratings, the higher the rating, the more advertisers and sponsors will generate income for the TV program.
Its Data Monitoring : Types of information being considered in measuring popularity of web sites and evaluate the data collated to establish traffic rating as to the total Internet usage. Such figures for analysis are:
The number of visitors
The number of page views per visitor
Average visit duration
Average page duration
Domain classes
Busy times
Most requested pages
Most requested entry pages
Most requested exit pages
Top paths
Referrers
How to Increase Web Traffic : Finding sites is as easy as one click of a button. There's a huge possibility for a certain page to generate and boost traffic by registering site to search engines. Very few people go past the first page and the fraction that go to subsequent pages is lower so proper placement on search engines is critical. Advertising is also a great tool to gain higher popularity. Webrings, free e-books and building link recognition definitely contribute elevated statistics.
Traffic Overload : It's an overwhelming instant for a site to burst a sudden and unexpected mass increase of traffic. These sites are being forced to close or have to be taken offline until different arrangements are made to cope with the traffic.
After almost 15 years of idyllic yet a little obnoxious stint in an office environment, I found myself in front of our computer most of the time because of my newly discovered world: the blogosphere. Well defined as the "world of blogs" or a collective whole of all the blogs in the Internet.
I started blogging last May of this year and I am truly delighted with this experience. Firstly, writing is my passion though I considered myself not that professional like a novelist or lyricist, playwright or journalist. I just know how to write but I'm not any "master" of this academe. Secondly, through writing, I can convey what goes in my mind and put them in words. Thirdly, I can freely express my innermost feelings about what I see, what I hear, taste and even the most aromatic scent that can touch my sensitivity.
Mye Domain will be turning six months this coming November and I am in fact very grateful for my family for being so supportive of me. This is what makes me, being me.
When I quit working. I thought I can land on a job easily and quickly as I may seem it would be. I registered an account to JobStreet.com and JobsDB.com but after a series of interviews and exams (essay type), I seek opportunities to no avail. Either I am over-qualified for the position or yet, the available slot has a number of more eligible candidates. Age limit may also a factor of declining my credentials. BPOs or Business Process Outsourcing companies are predominant in the Philippines but working on a call center is beyond my capacities because of its nature and the stressful graveyard shifting.
Making both ends meet is difficult this days especially the existing issue regarding Global Oil Crisis that causes significant decline in economic condition of most countries in the world. My husband, being the sole bread-winner this time, has dramatically affect our financial status though we have our school service business, I still get short of budget. We have our two kids in primary and secondary schools to take care of and tuition fees are increasing every year.
Why blogging? Well, it somehow lightens up my loads and the thinning possibility for a job opportunity may not bring constant disappointments for me. I feel some kind of peace and contentment when I write and through blogging, I come to meet new friends and fresh ideas. I only have gone to some places in the Philippines. Actually, I have not visited any country yet, but through this internet connection and having joined the blogger family, I learned more things... seen people and places... just clicking a button and the farthest location in the map opens up for me.
Old records and long playing albums are now considered collector's item. Many are still obsessed in old tunes and they can hardly stay away from the past that reminds them of those good all days. But high technology brings the modern day recordings and those archaic songs can now be downloaded from various sites in the Internet or else buy CD's that are costly.
If you still keep those priced-possession of yours, it's now possible to convert them to CDs, IPod and MP3 or in any other digital applications. FirstStreet has innovated a one-of-a-kind product, the USB Turntable that converts old records directly to CDs and MP3s fast and easy. Just plug this USB Turntable using the USB cable included right into your PC and you're ready to switch all your collections to an era of digital recording.
This unique product comes comes complete with dustcover and necessary software that actually improves the quality of the recordings by eliminating some of the old pops, hisses and static they have acquired over the years.
USB Turntable offers a money-back-guarantee if you are not 100% satisfied within the 90-day trial period. So, go and grab the chance and make your order online.
I would like to thank Irmee for giving this nice red rose with its own reflection in the water symbolizing a truly everlasting love and wonderful family life. May this flower brings an eternal blessing to Brittany, Ms Yummylicious, Regina, Sylvia, Lauren, Robyn and to Bokjae (for you and your beloved wife). This is my first ever offering to my newly found friends in the world of blogging. However these are some things you have to take into account:
You can put the logo in your blog
Link the person from whom you received it
Give it to at least 7 other blogs
Put links of those blogs
Leave message on those blogs you have chosen to give this flower
The beauty of a flower draws a lot of meaning to each one of us but its significance to our lives is the same as the reason why we want beauty encompass our inner being.
An empty wall is a boring one. It's like watching a movie with no sound at all. But when we place a striking work of art, it gives us an atmosphere of comfort and relief. We will find ourselves just staring at our walls... appreciating the beauty that surrounds us.
WhiteWalls Art Gallery is a great source of the most spectacular array of artworks from canvas art, metal art, abstract, modern and contemporary techniques. It offers free shipping on all of their collections so you will have no worries as to how those beautiful designs will get into your doorsteps. WhiteWalls also bid a 110% price match guarantee meaning if you find a more affordable arrangement with other galleries on the web, we are willing to beat the lower price by 10%. No questions asked.
Make your decision now and get hold of this rare opportunity to give your walls the ability to speak out and spread the good news about this exciting offer.
Nowadays, everything has its price and the cost of our primary needs should meet the value of our money. There are goods in the market that suit our pockets yet match with our taste. There are products that are made with superior standards yet reasonably priced.
Where can we find something that is way beyond our means of spending too much for a pair of prescription eyeglasses? AffordableVision.com is an online retailer of cheap eyeglasses but guarantee high quality for only $39.99 a pair depending on the type of lens that you wish to purchase. Almost 75% off compared to any traditional eye clinic in and out of the US today.. With every pair of eyeglasses you acquire with AffordableVision.com, you will get these additional items absolutely free:
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Taken sometime in August of 2005, a truly memorable photograph of a family that is bonded by love, respect and dignity. We may not have the luxuries of life but we always possess the blessing of having each other through good or bad times... in moments of sadness or joyful success... in weakness or strength... through heartaches and blissful unions... We treasure every moment like this:
When one of us is in pain, everybody feels for the hurting... When one of us tastes victory, everybody jumps for triumph... When one of us is in need, everybody has a helping hand... and if one of us is lost... everybody cares to lead the way. That's our family.
Human beings are imperfect in nature. We easily recognize the mistakes of others without looking at our own dirty face in the mirror. We tend to disguise sometimes just to make others believe that we are not capable of committing the worst blunders in life.
It is always my principle not to judge people from their wrongdoings because never have I failed to remember the first word that Jesus had uttered in His last days at Calvary: "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34). Those words guide me in every minute of my life. Somehow, things may seem faulty to others but right to few.
People in our community, in the government or in the world are susceptible sinners but we all have our share of good deeds. We may do things against the commandments of God... We may fall astray but God is so good that He will never leave us. He always has a forgiving heart for those who return to Him despite those transgressions.
And if you are still in search for a site that will open your heart to the words of God,find out more about the upcoming trade shows and events of CineMeetings and Events will be hosting the first annual Theatre Church Conference this coming October 22-23, 2008 in Silver Spring , MD. Find out moreabout this event that will bring respected church leaders and pastors to discuss the future of theatre worship.
Get involved with this program and you will certainly find out more about seeing, hearing and living in God's words. Do check out their site.
We may ask ourselves: Why do people like me or why do people just feel negative about me? Why do some just accept me the way I am and give me the proper treatment I deserve?
I used to suffer a lot of these hang-ups then. Good for me that I was able to free myself with such depressing situation. Saying "goodbye" to my ex-job was difficult because I have obligations yet to fulfill with my plan holders and the hardest part was leaving close friends behind. But walking off that comfort zone seemed to be easier then because I had every right to preserve my dignity and I would never allow someone humiliate my being worthy of my position. I spent years of outstanding performance, hard work and dedication only to be degraded by one person who never have given enough during our lowest point but have taken much during our highest peak of success.
March 10 of this year was quite an awful day for me. More than seven months had passed and it's still fresh in my mind . How I left the office and how I cried just bidding farewell to my ex-boss who I still considered one though she's no longer my immediate superior then. How I suddenly packed my things up and walked out of my room with nothing to say. My resignation was effective March 15 but I took an early flight because of that unforgettable person who never seemed to like me at all.
But it's all over me now. The weight of despair is not that heavy anymore. I'm moving on and I just pray that they will honor their words to those people who had invested much blood money... much time and loyalty... The promise that "dreams still come true".
They become sensational through a number of uploaded videos in "You Tube" and gain popularity with their own unique style of lip syncing songs like these in the comfort of their home or in the nearby internet cafe.
"Rain, rain go away Come again another day Little children want to play Rain, rain go away."
Who doesn't know this song? I guess everyone of us heard and sang this song once in our lifetime or maybe have taught the same song to our children just to keep the rain from falling. Raining is such a "kill-joy" season which hinder them to play and have real fun outside.
Laida (Sarah Geronimo) is a modern-day Belle. She works hard to provide for her family while believing that someday she will meet her prince charming and they will live happily ever after together. That prince charming is none other than Miggy Montenegro (John Lloyd Cruz), the youngest of the Montenegro clan—a well-established family in the business world. Laida dreams of meeting Miggy every day and every night. These dreams lead her to apply as an Editorial Assistant at Miggy’s newly established men’s magazine Bachelor despite it being a long shot, hoping that working in the company will allow her to be close to the man who invades her dreams every night.
By some sort of luck, Laida lands the job. Overwhelmed by the being in the presence of her crush, and by her instant employment, Laida remains blind to the fact that the Miggy she dreams of is very different from the real one. Miggy in person is a hothead who thinks he’s always right. The word “sorry” doesn’t mean anything to him. Everyone is scared of him, except Laida, who is always ready to defend her dream man. Blindly she caters to his whim, even when he sent her to be his proxy on his date with his girlfriend, breaking her heart a little. Her co-workers question her unrelenting dedication to such a monster but when Laida proves quite loyal to the man, gossip about Laida’s feelings for their boss starts to circulate. Laida, to defend herself, unwittingly reveals information about Miggy’s personal life, which earns her his ire. Being shouted at for the first time by the man she dreams of opens Laida’s eyes to reality. And her awakening in turn leads to Miggy’s rude awakening of why people do not like him.
No one has ever talked back to Miggy before. No one dared tell him their opinions and or suggestions. Miggy was always right and that’s how he likes it. But when Laida, a simpleton who just follows his every command tells him to his face that he is wrong, Miggy begins to wonder if the reason for his failures could actually be him. For the first time Miggy apologizes. And this opens the door to a whole new world of a lot of “firsts” for Miggy. With the help of Laida, Miggy slowly learns to be a teamplayer. With the help of Laida, Miggy slowly learns the value of loyalty.
But Miggy’s conflict with his siblings keeps pulling Miggy back to his old ways, and not even Laida’s presence in his life can clear the shadow casted on him by his family. Laida does everything she knows just to help Miggy at the expense of time with her family. As Laida and Miggy’s fight to save the magazine become more intense, so is their fight to keep their intentions and emotions at bay. Will Laida and Miggy ever figure out the right combination to solve their problems in business and in their personal lives? Or will their mismatching personalities, despite their common interest and goal keep them from ever figuring out their perfect pair?
And this is how Laida dance just to stop the rain from falling
So if you don't want the rain to spoil your plans... do the SUN DANCE
Pye and KD share common interests in basketball and chess though Pye is a Boston Celtic fan and KD is an LA Laker enthusiast. Despite some differences especially when it comes to their favorites, they practically in best terms whether in sports or playing games like chess.
Here is one chess game they played: White for KD and black for Pye
In this game, Pye allows KD to make mistakes not errors. NO TOUCH MOVES. It's father-and -son game, Pye lets KD think of the best move to make.
KD tries to win victory over his Papa so his moves should be impressive and tactical. He has to learn immediate but correct maneuvers.
There's no room for mistakes... may be errors. The difference between a mistake and an error is that a mistake is usually made when a person has a lack of knowledge and an unwanted result occurs. An error is made when a person "knows" the good and bad options of their choice and they choose the bad option and get the bad results. So, the younger player must be wiser.
The older player seems to have a hard time defeating his opponent but is able to achieve his goal during the game and finally, CHECKMATE the amateur player.
It was only when I search this film in Google that I came to know, there exist a compelling movie which premiered in 2006 earning $27 million on its first week, grossing a total of more than $304 million in box office and accounted an additional $89 million in revenue sales of DVD in 2007 and I only got the chance to watch it on TV under HBO channel with my two kids together with our house help for almost five years, Bebeth who seemed to appreciate it as well. Pye who's more of an action/detective aficionado preferred to be in bed early.
I was teary-eyed... emotive. Where is happiness if you are left homeless? Where is comfort if you are left with an empty pocket?
Even in subway restrooms, in buses or in the streets... just to shelter his son.
Even up to the last cent... just to feed him.
Even in the streets... just walking with him.
Even it takes a dream to make his son believe.
Even if he knows that dreaming is a struggle... an ordeal.
Even if life for his son means sleeping soundly on his shoulder.
Even in the most dire circumstances... they will survive.
.HAPPYness is in their hearts and in their souls... HAPPYness is having each other wherever life may lead them.
The film begins in 1981 in San Francisco, California. Linda (Thandie Newton) and Chris Gardner (Will Smith) live in a small apartment with their son, Christopher. Chris has invested the family's life savings in a franchise selling portable bone density scanners. These scanners provide slightly denser pictures than X-rays, but most of the doctors Chris visits find that they are too high-priced. Linda works in a dead-end job in a local hotel laundry. The tension between them mounts as unpaid rent and bills continue to accumulate. Chris often parks his car in disallowed areas so he can make scheduled appointments on time, and after parking tickets remain unpaid, their car is impounded. After missing a shift at her job, Linda finally leaves with their son Christopher (Jaden Smith), returns briefly, then departs for New York City, where a better job awaits her, leaving behind the boy at his father's request.
Chris accepts an unpaid internship at brokerage firm Dean Witter Reynolds that promises employment to only one trainee at its conclusion. His lack of salary, and his lack of scanners to try to sell, leaves him riddled with debt, and he and his son eventually become homeless. After spending several nights riding buses and sleeping in subway restrooms, saddled with their meager belongings, they begin lining up at the Glide Memorial Church on a daily basis in an effort to secure accommodations for the night. Sometimes they succeed, other times they literally are left out in the cold. As he struggles to provide a semblance of a family life for his son under the most dire of circumstances, Chris becomes more determined to complete the intern program and become the sole trainee the firm will hire.
In the end, Chris gets the job and later starts his own brokerage firm, called Gardner Rich, in 1987. Then in 2006 he sells a minority of it for a multi-million dollar deal.
Actually, we were in tears watching every dramatic scene... It moved me in a way because I am also mother who only thinks the best life for my kids. Never have I imagined that they will suffer that kind of tribulation. Every parent wish for a bountiful life for their children. Our pursuit of happiness begins in our hearts.
In the Philippines, we have this saying; "A mother who is about to deliver a child has her one foot into the grave" and that's absolutely true because giving birth is a serious condition which can lead to complications if not properly monitored. It can be life threatening.
There are several indications that women after childbirth experience changes physically, emotionally, mentally and even psychologically. Such changes may be mild, moderate or severe. These are usually accompanied by depression or mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, anger and frustration interfere with everyday life for a longer period.
The new mother is tired physically and mentally and she may find it hard to reconcile her maternal instinct with her desire as a woman and wife. This may trigger depression on her part, nursing her baby and maintaining intimacy on her spouse. The father may suddenly find himself taking second place in his wife's attention and affection.
Postpartum Depression is a condition when a new mother experience anxiety, overwhelming sadness and emotional disturbances which can cause a psychotic reaction or a loss of touch with reality.
SYMPTOMS: Restless or irritable Feeling sad or crying a lot Lack of energy Head and chest pains Heart palpitations Sleeping and eating disorder Having no interest in the child Feeling of worthlessness and guilt Cold flashes Dizziness Panic disorder
If those women who are suffering from postpartum depression do not receive adequate treatment, the illness may worsen and can lead to more serious condition like;
Postpartum Psychosis is the most severe form of depression. It's a psychiatric illness which occurs in approximately 1 to 2 per 1,000 women. Its presentation is often dramatic with onset of symptoms as early as the first 48 to 72 hours after delivery. This disorder exhibits a rapidly shifting depressed or elated mood, disorientation or confusion and erratic and disorganized behavior. Auditory hallucinations that instruct the mother to harm herself or her infant may also occur. Risk for infanticide and suicidal tendencies.
To date, only a few studies have systematically assessed the pharmacological treatment of postpartum depression. Conventional antidepressant medications (fluoxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, and venlafaxine) have shown efficacy in the treatment of postpartum depression. In all of these studies, standard antidepressant doses were effective and well tolerated. The choice of an antidepressant should be guided by the patient’s prior response to antidepressant medication and a given medication’s side effect profile. Specific serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are ideal first-line agents, as they are anxiolytic, non-sedating, and well tolerated. For women who cannot tolerate SSRIs, bupropion (Wellbutrin) may be an alternative; although one pilot study suggests bupropion may not be as effective as SSRIs. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are frequently used and, because they tend to be more sedating, may be more appropriate for women who present with prominent sleep disturbance. Given the prevalence of anxiety symptoms in this population, adjunctive use of a benzodiazepine (e.g., clonazepam, lorazepam) may be very helpful.
Early treatment of postpartum depression (PPD) is important for you, your baby, and the rest of your family. The sooner you start, the more quickly you will recover, and the less your depression will affect your baby. Babies of depressed mothers can be less attached to their mothers and lag behind developmentally in behavior and mental ability.
Napapad kung saan ang tanging pangarap ko. Tinangay ng hangin tinaboy sa malayo. Nasaktan ang damdamin takot nang mabigo. Natitirang pag-asa'y bigla pang naglaho.
Ilang beses nang bumuo
ng isang kastilyo. Inakalang matatag matibay ang pagkakatayo. Nadaanan lamang ng mahinang bagyo, nabuwal ang haligi't kisap-mata'y gumuho.
Kailan ba matatapos matagal na paghihintay? May dahilan pa kaya ang magtiwala ng tunay? Matatagpuan pa kaya ang tinakdang kaugnay nitong pusong sadyang nawalan nang malay.
biglang bumilis ang tibok ng puso nang tayo'y unang magkatagpo. sa kaba at lito ay nalimutan ko itanong man lang ang pangalan mo. mula noon ay di na natahimik ang ngiti mo ang laging nasa isip. kailan kaya muling masisilayan ang ganda mong kay hirap talikdan? pati sa pagtulog, napapangarap ka. ewan ko ba... anong nadarama ibaling man sa iba ang pagtingin ikaw pa rin ang hangarin ngunit dumating ang di inaasahan ako't ikaw ay nagkabanggaan nagkatinginan... o kay liit pala ng mundo! di man ituro ang daang patungo kung magkapalad ay talagang magtatagpo ang pag=ibig sadya ngang ganito.
He used to be on top but now, he's way down below. Where is the "King of Pop"? What kind of life he's living right now? Has the empire he once built gone forever? What lies behind the face of a man transformed by time and popularity.
HIStory Tour - Warsaw 1996
Dangerous Tour - Bucarest 1992
His every album launch rocked the house. The crowd was just amazing. Fans were crying in hysteria. MJ BAD Tour - Yokohama 1987
His every performance was a standing ovation and the audience just watched in awe. He's really "The Man in the Mirror"
Throughout his career he received numerous honors and awards, including the World Music Awards' Best-Selling Pop Male Artist of the Millennium, the American Music Award's Artist of the Century Award and the Bambi Pop Artist of the Millennium Award.
He danced like nobody can. He has that unique ability to put his feet on the move. His famous moonwalk dance
Inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1984, Jackson has had a notable impact on music and culture throughout the world. He broke down racial barriers, transformed the art of the music video and paved the way for modern pop music in his own country. Jackson's work, distinctive musical sound and vocal style have influenced numerous hip hop, pop and R&B artists.
For much of his career, he had an "unparalleled" level of worldwide influence over the younger generation through his musical and humanitarian contributions
Jackson has donated and raised millions of dollars for beneficial causes through his Dangerous World Tour, charity singles and support of 39 charities. However, other aspects of his personal life—including his changing appearance and eccentric behavior—generated significant controversy which damaged his public image. He was accused of child sexual abuse in 1993, the criminal investigation was closed due to lack of evidence and Jackson was not charged. He then married twice and fathered three children, all of which caused further controversy. The singer has experienced health concerns since the early 1990s and conflicting reports regarding the state of his finances since the late 1990s. In 2005, Jackson was tried and acquitted of further sexual abuse allegations and several other charges.
One of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records—including one for Thriller as the world's best-selling album—13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles in his solo career—more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era—and the sale of over 750 million units worldwide. Jackson's highly publicized personal life, coupled with his successful career, has made him a part of popular culture for almost four decades. In recent years he has been cited as one of the world's most famous men. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)
But now....
He was then BAD, DANGEROUS
How can he heal the world now if he cannot heal his wounds?
Now, The "Thriller" of his life is unfolding before his eyes.
Hollywood.tv cameras catch a rare glimpse of the King of Pop, MICHAEL JACKSON out and about on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles.
ET has obtained new photos of Michael Jackson in Las Vegas being pushed around in a wheelchair. According to the New York Daily News, the singer was spotted in his pajamas at Barnes & Noble bookstore browsing through children's books while his own kids sat nearby at a reading table. Photographer Mike Lopez, who took the pics, tells the Daily News that Jackson didn't look well: "He looks really frail."
His fate lies in HIS hands and only HE knows when and how it will end.
Other than being the world's most populated country, China is also the world's third largest country by area with Beijing as its capital. It's official name is the People's Republic of China. Their republic was proclaimed on October 1, 1949 by the Chinese Communist Party, which set for itself the awesome task of uniting and mobilizing a population impoverished and exhausted by 37 years of domestic chaos, war and foreign invasion in the construction of a modern industrial socialist society and the achievement of great power status.
Imperial China had been a civilization, technologically sophisticated, economically and culturally self-sufficient, living in self-imposed isolation from the rest of the world. Chinese culture is an integral part of Chinese society acclaiming it as an important achievement of the Chinese civilization and its national identity.
But came the 21st century, China marked global records of catastrophe dating from year 2000 up to present breaking world news.
Year 2000 Let's start with a domestic disaster where 309 people died on a Christmas Day blaze tore through a commercial building in Luoyang, Central China.
News from CNN.com dated December 26, 2000
Year 2001 In May 20 on CNN.com, Hongkong puts lid on bird flu or avian influenza. Its cause and origin remained unknown. Thousand of birds were killed in more than 130 markets. Buddhist monks in the territory prayed for the lost souls of the killed in a mass slaughter.
Year 2002 BBC News dated August 22, more than 1000 families have been evacuated. Almost a million people worked together to stop China's freshwater lake from flooding. Some 850,000 civilians and soldiers have mobilised to shore up dykes and embankments of Lake Dongting, in the southern province of Hunan.
Year 2003 This is the year when SARS or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome became a global epidemic which was believed to be originated in southern Guandong, China. it killed 800 people around the world; 350 in China alone including 44 in Toronto.
SARS scare
Year 2004 Typhoon Rananim hit the city of Wenling on the coast of Zhejiang province. The death toll rose to 115 and more than 1,800 people were reportedly injured. It also killed 31,000 heads of livestock.
Year 2005 A 5.5-magnitude quake struck eastern China killing at least 17 people and injuring hundreds of others. The epicenter was on the Hubei-Jiangxi provincial border. China's government rushed in 1,000 tents to house those left homeless by the temblor.
Year 2006 Another storm flooded the streets of southern China killing at least 188 people while homes and crops were destroyed by landslides.
BBC News dated May 22, 2006 reported a flooded mine in the northern province of Shanxi where estimated 57 coalminers were trapped underground. The accident happened when the mine was hit by a sudden surge of floodwater.
Year 2007 Typhoon Wipha slammed into the coast south of Shanghai as authorities moved 2 million people following forecasts it would be the most powerful storm to hit eastern China in a decade. Shanghai closed schools, delayed or postponed flights, ferry crossings and other transport links.
Year 2008 Nearly 50,000 may have died in 7.9-magnitude earthquake that hit southwestern China when thousands of children were in class. Chinese authorities have confirmed that at least several hundred children died in schools in one town alone. Aftershocks at times forced rescuers to evacuate fallen buildings, leaving crowd frustrated at knowing the fate of loved ones. The quake left 5 million homeless.
And then, the Melamine scare. Three babies were reportedly died and 6,200 more now known to be ill. China's largest producer of milk, Mengniu Dairy Group announced the recall of three batches of formula made in January after tests showed that they were contaminated with melamine. Though it should not be added to food ingredients, suppliers in China sometimes put in food to make the product appear to be protein rich.
Melamine has Nitrogen, and standard tests for protein in bulk food ingredients measures level of Nitrogen. More than 1,300 infants were hospitalized with illnesses including malnutrition , kidney stones and acute renal failure.
The issue has affected most countries like the US and the Philippines as well and this food safety scandal prompted China agricultural officials to start a nationwide inspection of its dairy industry.
China has the richest culture of all humanity but their tainted contribution to global economy should be properly investigated for consumers' safety and protection.
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LOVE is like a war: Easy to begin but hard to end.
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obama says
My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They would give me an African name, Barack, or blessed, believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success.
This is the moment when we must come together to save this planet. Let us resolve that we will not leave our children a world where the oceans rise and famine spreads and terrible storms devastate our lands.
It took a lot of blood, sweat and tears to get to where we are today, but we have just begun. Today we begin in earnest the work of making sure that the world we leave our children is just a little bit better than the one we inhabit today.
