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Lagundex Forte: A Pinoy breakthrough in cough and cold remedies

Respiratory Illness excuses no one, especially during the rainy season. Everyone has had their share of colds and cough at one time or another. There are safe and natural ways to relieve them.

One method is through the conventional cough and colds preparations. Tried-and-tested over the years, taking synthetic medicine, either in syrup or tablet, has been a stable means of getting us through clogged noses and phlegm filled airways. But with the advent of natural medicine, parents are recognizing its safety and efficacy .

A good and natural solution is through the use of Lagundi leaves. Tried and tested by our forebearers, its use has been existent for quite sometime now and had remained unnoticed. Technology has brought into fore this time tested natural remedy creating a cough and cold medicine under strict quality control standards. Lagundex (Vitex Negundo) was thus created for this purpose.

A brand trusted by the Department of Health, Lagundex is made from the finest Lagundi leaves in the country. The finer quality the leaf has, the more potent it is to treat cough, colds, and even mild asthma.

Unlike other Lagundi preparations, our brand of lagundi is harvested in the nutrient rich soil of Palawan, long considered as the greenest & cleanest part of the Philippines, and considered as the “ Last Frontier “

Lagundex ( Lagundi ) was developed by a group of Filipino scientist over a 14 year period using only indigenous Lagundi plants. This makes it “Truly a Filipino Product “.

Our farmers practice utmost care in ensuring that no chemical herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers were used in growing our lagundi plants, all natural and pure organic produce.

Giving the kids Lagundex won’t be a problem because they are sure to love its peppermint, orange, and lemon flavors.

So for the common cough and colds, remember to keep your Lagundex always handy. Remember…..lagundex its not just a leaf, its cough relief.

On Junk Food as Snacks in School

My little girl brings rice and “ulam” to school everyday though at times she would ask why her classmates are allowed to eat just biscuits and juices in doy or tetra packs. I explained to her that her classmates eat breakfast at home so at 9am, they would bring out their “snacks”.

But beyond this explanation, I have a personal reason why I don’t allow her to bring just ready made/off the rack food in school – I consider biscuits (healthy or otherwise) and juices as appetite suppressants. Because these products are high in sugar, it reduces a child’s appetite and food consumption therefore would affect their weight and nutrition.

I’m very conscious when it comes to Yona’s weight and height because she’s such a tiny little girl. She’s the smallest in their class and I want her to grow – at least above the average height for her age. Her weight is within normal range naman but I’m still worried.

It’s hard to wake up at 4:00am every single day to cook rice and “ulam” for her baon but I it’s all worth the effort.

Long or Short?

My daughter is quite small for her age and I’m blaming the other 50% of her genes. But there’s this old wive’s tale that says that the nutrients she get from her food intake goes to her hair instead of her body so a thin child’s hair should be cut short para tumaba. How true is this?

I love girls with long locks, one reason why I don’t bring her to the salon for a quick trim. Is there truth about this tale? Somebody please enlighten me :(

Trust Condoms Ads, don’t we all hate it?

I do not really care if Robin Padilla endorses this brand because it bothers me to see these ads during prime time. I just think it’s too inappropriate to air ads like these because people, especially KIDS learn NOTHING from them. trust condom Pictures, Images and Photos

I’ve heard that Robin now is facing a lawsuit for these condom ads. huh? then why are they still there? So what’s next Robin, extenze ads?

I’m a worried mom talking ranting here. I worry for my child and for all the kids who watch prime time television.

I just hope that ads like these should be completely banned from national television.

I’m Busy as a Bee!

After our Bohol roadtrip, the soft-opening of my new project – Project Happiness Bakehouse and the opening of classes today – I am wondering why I’m still breathing!

So to everyone who joined my May Giveaway, I’m sorry :( I will announce the winner on Sunday, June 20, 2010. *I know it’s supposed to be for Mother’s Day, naging Father’s Day na!*

Okay, I’m getting crazier each day wahahaha First, I think I still have a “rural life hang-over” I swear, I’d get sleepy at 7PM and I wake up before the sun rises! Things we do in, where else but in the province of Leyte and Bohol LOL

Second, I already accepted orders for Project Happiness Bakehouse – nakakaloka! Sweets has it’s way of killing someone’s appetite :( I hope you can visit my site and try my products ;-)

and lastly, my little girl entered the big school today so I was really, really excited! It went well but I think it was me who suffered from separation anxiety huhuhu

So how about you, what have you been doing this weekend?

Much love, Iris

Motherhood: Preparing the Body for Baby Number 2

We are planning to have another baby this year. If God permits it, I’ll conceive this July so I’ll be preparing my body for conception as early as now.

Unlike my ‘surprise pregnancy’ with Yoe, I have all the time now to prepare for baby number 2′s arrival. But in as much as I want to let Mother Nature take its course, I need to do something to ensure that my baby and I will have a healthy start :)

Here are some things that I will do in the coming days. You can also follow this if you are planning to have a baby soon.

  • Pray and ask for guidance. You all know how important praying is. This time I’m praying that I’ll be given a chance to give birth normally, I don’t want another gruesome experience in C-Section.
  • Visit your OB-Gyne to discuss your overall health as it would affect the baby. The obstetrician will see to it that your body is fit for another baby. As for my case, I need to visit her as I suffered some serious womb problems when I gave birth to Yona.
  • Say no to coffee. I’ll drop this very bad habit now because caffeine is definitely not good for the baby.
  • Bye Slenda plans. Sad…I haven’t even started taking these quick weight loss pills but I’m saying goodbye to it now :) I’ll pop you soon as soon as I pop :D
  • Eat healthy. Darn! I hate this part haha. I’m such a fast food junkie.

Aside from all of these, the hubby and I also has to prepare for the extra expenses coming our way. This means that I need to work longer hours and consider other money-making sidelines to make both ends meet.

Raising another child requires a lot of moolah but the joy that he or she will bring makes it all worth it.

In Raising a Child Well: Communication is the Key

Whoever said that raising a child is simple and is tricks are found in common Amazon books may not have raised a child herself. Each child is different and I know, even other mothers would agree that no one has perfected the ways in raising a child.

I want to raise my child well, not in a perfect way but she has to grow up loving God, her parents, and everyone around her. At 4 she’s sometimes cranky and throws a fit at times but I can see that she’s not mean.

Here are some tips in raising a happy children with better communication:

  • Always tell them you love them. Those 3 simple words matter – A LOT. Tell them you love them every single day – the moment you wake up, during the day, and before going to bed. But don’t just say it – mean it. Make it a habit to tell them how much you love them just because.
  • Eye Contact. Maintain eye contact when talking to your kids. Believe me, they’ll hear you more and you’ll find them more attentive in your conversations.
  • Eliminate distractions during conversations. This I have to master yet. As much as possible, focus on your child when talking to him or her. Give them your full attention during conversations to let them know that what they have to say is more important than anything else.
  • Talk WITH them. More often than not, we talk TO our children. Often we don’t hear them out, what they think about the things and rules we impose on them. Why not involve them in the talk and hear their side? For sure they have points of their own. This will build the child’s confidence and they will come to realize that you are ready to listen to them. Master this and this will be very helpful come teenage years.

Do you have other tips on how you enhanced your ability to communicate with your child? Hope you can share it with fellow moms :)

Lemon Chocolate Chip Cookie Drops

This Lemon Chocolate Chip Cookie Drops is a sure winner! Made this when the heat fried my brains and I couldn’t write anything ;-)

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This is one perfect ‘baon’ for your kids for it’s delicious, inexpensive, healthy and safe!

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School Preparations

In a few weeks, classes will soon start in both public and private schools. As a mom to an incoming Junior Kinder (yes, I am just starting!), I am excited, thrilled and anxious that my baby will soon be in the big school. It’s making my heart bleed because I am not ready yet to let her go :(  I know that she’ll have her first taste of independence the moment she steps into her classroom. I’m so pathetic, ain’t I?

But whether I like it or not, I prepared all the things she needs for June 14. And since this is the first time she’s attending school, don’t deny me the happiness of buying all her necessities. First child, first school so mommy is very excited :)

  • School Uniforms – I bought sets from their school and it was really expensive. Imagine P705 for a teeny-weeny set?
  • School Shoes – This I have to buy yet but we’re eyeing a leather shoes from Barbie.
  • School Supplies – The school provided this.
  • School Bag – She already has one – big enough for her things, yet small enough for her tiny shoulders.
  • School Books – Done with the covers and labels.

What preparations did you do?

Here’s one unsolicited advice to moms of incoming 4th year. Let your kids take sat preps in order for them to be ready for the aptitude tests for fourth year students. The preparations will help prepare them not just on the tests but will emotionally prepare them as well.

Zoobic Safari’s Forbidden Cave and Zoobic Cave

Yona and I received an invite to the launch of Zoobic Safari’s new thrilling adventure – the Forbidden Cave and Zoobic Cave.

The launch is set tomorrow at 10am so we are leaving Manila at exactly 6am tomorrow along with the rest of the invited bloggers.

Zoobic Safari is the ONLY Tiger Safari in the Philippines. This wonderful place is located in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Subic, Zambales. The safari started its operations in January 2004 and since then it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines.

This is actually our first time to visit Zoobic Safari but we frequent their mini-zoo in Residence Inn, Tagaytay as we live near the place.

Unlike common zoos, Zoobic Safari is located inIlanin Forest – a 50-hectare heavily forested area in Subic Bay Freeport Zone. The animals here like tigers, ostriches, crocodiles, bear cats, baby goats and sheeps move freely and are not caged. Would you pass up the rare chance to actually feed them or observer them up close?

It’s going to be one tiring yet fun-filled day tomorrow with my little one. We were required to bring extra clothes and towels because it is really hot there (arrrg! which reminds me that it’s 37.5 in Metro Manila!). The Philippine government should perform energy auditing and make use of  the extra solar energy, don’t you think so?

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