Have you wondered why so much herbal products are out in the market lately?
Well I do, and thanks to my effort to strike the balance between life and work, I made a small research on the matter. Perhaps because I know I am on my midlife already, I became health conscious, and my goal is to spend longer years with my kids. Allow me to share my learnings.
How foods are produced
To meet the growing demand of a growing population with a diminishing natural resources, the organic and natural way of planting crops and producing farm (animal) products, the raising methods of cattle and fisheries, were enhanced or replaced by technology. Come to think of it, why chickens can lay more egg in shorter period of time? How come we have developed a bigger breed of crops, cattles and fish? Add to that, something has to be done to extend the shelf life of food products.
With these, doubts were created as to the completeness of the nutrients we are suppose to get from food, thus, the herbal or organic wellness and health products to meet this perceived or real need.
Is this bad?
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Sonnie Of Muscles Health
My schedule is beginning to normalize now. I have adjusted to my new work assignment in terms of relationship with new peers and boss, distance from home, travel time and gasoline consumption (ouuch!) etc.
I guess it’s about time I also go back to my normal physical regimen. It’s been almost 2 months, since I filed my resignation from my first employer, that I almost have no physical exercise. Yeah I ensure I have some cardio workout, but there is neither strength or weight exercise– yup ZERO. I’m a happy eater, thus, the excess calories I’m taking in should also be burned, otherwise, my tummy will get bigger and my cholesterol and triglyceride count will also shoot up.
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It’s been a long while since I sweat it in the open, my schedule got crazy because I’m in the middle of transition, affecting my time too, for gym.

Early this morning, my family went to Baywalk to jog. I find it relaxing to see people enjoying life despite the skyrocketing prices of fuel and food. Some have fun dancing, others on rowing or boating and still others on …. Read more…
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My mom was discharged yesterday from the hospital and now recuperating at their place. Thanks to the following e-buddies for sending positive vibes and/or for including mother in their prayers:
- Benj
- Joy
- Guardian Angel
- Beth
- Jim
- Fitz
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