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I believe we started the New Year right because we added something new in our food intake: fresh fruit juice everyday.The children drink these fresh fruit juice too and so does the husband.

So far we only missed a weekend of not drinking because we were away at that time.

I still have to feel the benefits and see major changes (hello sexy lingerie, lol/joke) though but one thing for sure, that painful feeling on my shoulder joints are long gone.

For ideas on fresh fruit juice recipes, click here.

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We have been using lemongrass in more ways than one.

For the kids, the product Stingless Citronella Oil to ward off the mosquitoes that may cause dengue.

For cooking, we love lemongrass in mussels, chicken tinola and Hainanese Chicken.

For drinks, I put lemongrass stalks in juices and even in water to make it more refreshing. When I have allergies, I drink a cup of warm water, steep a stalk or a little  bulb of lemongrass, a tablespoon of honey and a garlic slice in the water to relieve myself from all these uncomfortable feeling. It works like a miracle!

I still have a lot to read about the benefits of lemongrass on skin care if it works fine with skin conditions like the way psoriasis products or skin cleansing products work.

I know lemongrass can be used for pets with fleas and help sooth tired muscles.

We love lemongrass. Obvious, isn’t it?

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I’ve signed up to join a run in November. It has been months or years perhaps since I’ve done my morning rounds where we live. Not that I am lazy or anything (who am I kidding?) but I feel going out is something I don’t really look forward to since there are so many undesirable characters roaming the streets.

The kids and I are supposed to enroll in fitness programs but since these have started already and we will miss a couple of sessions if we enroll, hubby and I decided to defer. One of the kids want to enroll in soccer and running while the other one likes swimming. Swimming is not a good idea at this time of the year because the weather is erratic and the water could get very cold. I know for a fact that these pools raypak heat pump of any other heating system.

I still hope we can enroll next semester so we will start scrimping here and there to be able to have everyone enjoy a class. Or maybe two.

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Aaachooo! Sniff, sniff… aaachooo!

Yes, I’m suffering an allergy episode right now. Must be the weather and also maybe because I have been restless and lacking sleep during the weekend because the youngest child had fever while the son had asthma attack episodes.

When I get tired and lack sleep, when I smell paint and other strong chemical smells and when the weather is gray because the sky is cloudy and there is no sunshine, I suffer.

What would I do without you, sunshine? *giggles at this private joke shared between friends*

I take matters in my own hands when allergy strikes. I drink more vit C, take much needed rest (sleep!) and have natural remedies like teas and what-nots. I just had two raw banana plantains and a cup of warm lemongrass tea with wild honey. And crushed garlic. Argh.

I am not a fan of doctors and hospitals: I am not fond of the smell of antiseptic and hospitals, having a check-up, going to the ER, getting an ecg, and most especially going to an OR (been there once) and DR (been there thrice).

I wish this feeling would go away. Soon. I can’t bear the sniffles and the sneezes.

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Been drinking a fiber supplement for several weeks now in the hope that these will be safe fat burners. I don’t know if there is an effect on the weight management I’ve been trying to do but it definitely made others noticed that there’s improvement. Of sorts.

Hah.

I know I feel better because this makes me drink more. I feel thirsty and I know I have to drink because if I don’t I feel my lips (not the mouth) go a bit dry.

I’ll be continuing with this for several weeks more and see how effective the supplement is.

I don’t drink this on weekend though.

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Hurrah! for Starbucks because they are implementing “No Smoking” in all stores. I wonder if I would see people there using ecigarette.

Why would they not have this tule, there is a “No Smoking in Public” law of RA 9211 or Tobacco Regulation that was passed.

For those who are allergic to smoke like me and those who have asthma, this is definitely something we have to say we approve of. Yey!

There will be designated smoking areas for the smokers and I’m sure I wouldn’t want to venture in those area How would people know if these are the designated areas for smoking, authorities say they will put big drums with sand inside. I really hope the authorities will be strict in implementing these rules and not just be strict at the beginning of the implementation.

To smokers, you are not being told to NOT smoke, you can smoke all you want, only in the designated areas where you are supposed to smoke. Ktnxbai.

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