Are You At Risk at Getting Type 2 Diabetes?

Find out who are at risk in getting diabetes.

A leading killer disease in our current times is Diabetes, silently killing and restricting the lifestyle of millions around the world. These are the factors considered when trying to find out who are at risk of getting Type 2 Diabetes.

Obesity – Studies have shown that 30% of those who have Type 2 Diabetes are obese. This is because when a person is overweight, he is more likely to develop insulin resistance. The unhealthy diet we now accept do not help. Fat interferes with the healthy process of insulin production, and the more fat we have, the more chances of us acquiring the disease

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March 2012 Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination Results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 650 out of 1,089 passed the Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination, 26 out of 50 passed the Certified Plant Mechanic Licensure Examination and 23 passed the Technical Evaluation for the Upgrading as Professional Mechanical Engineer given by the Board of Mechanical Engineering in Manila and Cebu this March 2012.

The members of the Board of Mechanical Engineering who gave the licensure examinations are Engr. Leandro A. Conti, Officer-In-Charge and Engr. Vicente B. Vosotros, Member.

The results were released in two (2) working days after the last day of examinations.

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on March 22, 2012 but not later than April 13, 2012. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 1 piece 1” x 1” picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2012-2015 for MECHANICAL ENGINEER; Initial Registration Fee of P450 and Annual Registration Fee of P420 for 2012-2015 for CERTIFIED PLANT MECHANIC. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examinations WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.

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Homemade Hair Conditioner Recipe for Dry Scalp and Hair

Looking for a good conditioner for dry scalp and hair? Why not make your own, using items you have around the house.

There are so many hair products available on the market. And often, media want us to believe that the more expensive the price tag on the bottle, the better results are going to be. Truth to tell, we are not really sure about the content of these products. There may be harmful chemicals mixed in these products that can cause serious health problems in the future. Let me share with you a recipe for Banana-Rose Conditioner for dry scalp and hair.

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Signs You Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

In today’s rushed life, we often sleep late and wake up early to do more work. Here are signs you may be putting your health at risk by not getting enough sleep.

Sleep is important in maintaining proper and healthy body functioning. Contrary to what we are often led to believe, sleep is not a luxury but a necessity in life. In fact for people who have less than 6-7 hours every night, their have more chances of getting sick compared to those who get enough sleep. Diseases associated with lack of sleep are heart attack, stroke, obesity and diabetes. But how do we know that we’re not getting enough shut eye? Here are some signs to look out for:

• Difficulty in getting up in the morning – seriously. Our body is intelligent. It knows when it is not getting enough rest it simply refuses to get up in the morning without a fight.

• Trouble concentrating and remembering – who hasn’t felt that foggy and hazy feeling after pulling an all-nighter? This feeling makes it hard for us to concentrate and remember details. According to research a process called memory consolidation occurs during sleep. The brain processes data and information better when we get enough sleep, increasing understanding of experiences and retention of memories.

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How to Place an Advertisement in a Philippine Newspaper

A simplified guide on how to place an ad in a Philippine Newspaper, for those who have businesses or products to promote.

I never had to handle my own business before, at least not one that required me to place ads. Not until recently that is. I met this wonderful ads agent who initiated me in the world of ads placement. Every business is bent of doing only one thing, to attract a lot of people into buying your products or availing of your services. Of course this would mean income…cash flow…moolah! Apparently ads agents can be pretty flexible when it comes to rates, contents and positioning. They will of course cater to the whims of the client… me! Ms. Jenny was very understanding and patient in explaining to me, the ads newbie, the intricacies of placing an ad. She even shared success stories about clients who used to place smaller and cheaper ads since they were just starting in their business just like me, and then slowly but surely they were able to rise up the ranks and build a strong and stable business. Of course bigger and better-positioned ads followed. She pointed at more elaborate ads costing Php 60,000.00 saying that he used to place smaller ads until eventually he could afford to pay for more prominent advertisement.So how do you place an advertisement?

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Mortgage Rates Are Negotiable

Better to read this first before availing of the first mortgage quote offered to you.

When you go into any financial institution and inquire whether mortgage rate are negotiable, most will shake their heads and probably say that mortgage prices or rates are fixed or firm. Don’t just take their word for it since this is not entirely true. Mortgage rates can always be adjusted in a number of ways. 

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Patricia Heaton Apologizes For Tweeter Fluke

Actress Heaton apologizes for making hurtful twitter comments against Georgetown law student.

Actress Patricia Heaton apologizes for the disrespectful tweets she made meant for Sandra Fluke, a Georgetown law student last week. Apparently, Fluke was a staunch advocate of expanding people’s access to birth control and this rubbed some people the wrong way, including radio personality Rush Limbaugh, who rashly called Fluke a “slut” and “prostitute” because of her advocacy.

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March 2012 Medical Technologist Licensure Examination results released in three (3) working days

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 533 out of 804 passed the Medical Technologist Licensure Examination given by the Board of Medical Technology in the cities of Manila, Baguio and Cebu this March 2012.

The members of the Board of Medical Technology who gave the licensure examination are Dr. Marietta C. Baccay, Chairman; Ms. Marilyn R. Atienza and Ms. Marian M. Tantingco, Members.

The results were released in three (3) working days from the last day of examination.

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on March 26, 2012 but not later than April 4, 2012. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 1 piece 1” x 1” picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2012-2015. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

Those who failed to pass the board examination for Medical Technology but had obtained a general rating of at least 70% can register as Medical Laboratory Technician.

The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on MARCH 6 & 7, 2012 Page: 2 of 12
Released on MARCH 12, 2012
Seq. No. N a m e

1 ABACO, GENEVIEVE BANTA
2 ABAIGAR, RANDY ROSALES
3 ABALAJON, MERRY ROSE ENAGUAS
4 ABALAJON, MICHELLE DALDE
5 ABARQUEZ, LUCILLE MAE GONZALES
6 ABDULHAKIM, SURHANA SANAANI
7 ABELLERA, ANNA KRISTINE GALVEZ
8 ABIERA, JENNEY LYN PELICANO
9 ABILLE, TAYLOR ASHLEY TAVORA
10 ABLAO, ESTEPHANIE APLACADOR
11 ABLAZA, LOURDES LOPEZ
12 ACERO, JHO-ANN SANTOS
13 ACIERTO, KATRINA JOY GALANO
14 ACOT, ANNA LIZA IBE
15 ADDUN, TATIANA MARI NARAG
16 ADRIANO, JAN JERICHA CRISTOBAL
17 AGABE, JONNA ESPADA
18 AGAGON, MIRACLE JOY DANGATAN
19 AGOJO, BIANCA MARIE RAÑO
20 AGONIAS, JANICE BALISACAN


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Tips About Retail Therapy

People deal with life differently. Some people, women in particular, deal with sadness and depression by indulging in some retain therapy. Here are some reminders to remember just before one embarks on a shopping spree.

You wake up one day and you feel something is not right. You prepare breakfast but the toaster doesn’t work. You take the kids to school and on the way there you get a flat tire. Of course you arrive late for work only to see an empty office since there was a meeting called at the conference room. It was for the announcement of your rival’s promotion. A promotion you’ve been hoping to get. Yes, indeed it is a bad day.

So what do you do when you need a little pick me up? Some reach for sweets, some go for some pampering at the spa, while others hop on over to the nearest mall to seek some retail therapy.

Retail therapy is simply shopping to feel better when you are feeling down. There is a code we women stick to, there is no problem that a new shade of lipstick can’t resolve… or in my case, a new book or magazine! Here are some retail therapy tips to make this experience for enjoyable.

• Don’t over shop. Retail therapy is more effective in lifting you up when you purchase for several inexpensive items rather than just one pricey one. The act of choosing and purchasing relaxes us and make us happy. Let’s admit it, we don’t actually need the items we buy; we just buy them to make us feel better. When you purchase overpriced, branded goodies, the bills can eventually cause more problems than solutions. Buyer’s remorse will cause stress and anxiety and that defeats the purpose of the therapy.


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How to Finance a Business

Wondering about how to fund you business? Thinking of where to get your start-up capital for a new venture? This article is just what you need.

Nowadays, the trend is gearing towards putting up one’s own business instead of being content on being an employee. First you have to find out what you’d want to do as a business? Once you’re decided the next step is finding the start-up fund you will be needing to put up your business. You may want to look into these:

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Foods That Help Boost and Improve Fertility

Hoping to get pregnant soon? Here are some foods that may help you boost your chances of conceiving.

Although there is no magic food that will assure you’ll get pregnant, there are some foods that may help you and your partner be healthier and boost your fertility, giving you more chances of getting pregnant.

Brown rice, barley, oatmeal, whole grain cereal

These foods are especially helpful for women suffering from PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome which is the most common cause of female infertility. These whole grains are great because they are considered as “slow carbs”. These foods have gradual effect on insulin and our body’s blood sugar, compared to “fast carbs” such as white bread, cakes, pizza and pastries which cause the insulin levels to spike. When the body’s insulin level rises too high, this disrupts the generation of hormones needed for reproduction.

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