BULLETIN FOR A HEALTHIER, HAPPIER LIFE!

more veggies, less meat. . . .more vinegar, less salt. . .more fruits, less sweetener. . .more water, less soda. . .chew more, eat less. . .more deeds, less talk. . .more sharing, less desires. . .more walks, less rides. . .more laughters, less anger. . .more friends, less enemies. . .more appreciation, less criticism. .. .more sleeps, less...

LIFE-SAVING THINGS TO REMEMBER FOR PEOPLE WITH HYPERTENSION

1. Always walk, never run when taking the stairs2. Try to get a short nap or two every day3. Take five light meals a day, instead of three heavy meals4. Don’t push yourself to your limits – quit before you become tired5. Reduce your daily caffeine consumption6. If you can’t quit smoking, lessen your cigarette consumption7. Avoid heated...

HERBS AND SPICES 101

Starters in the use of herbs and spices might wish to try a little at a time, until they get accustomed to using them as part of their cooking ingredients. Here are a few set of herbs and spices to start your kitchen adventures with:Herbs: basil, bay leaves, parsley, rosemary, thyme, mint, marjoram, chives and sage.Spices: pepper, ginger,...

MAKING YOUR SICK BED SOFTER

From “Tomorrow Can Be Beautiful” and “Just For Today” by Harold J. SalaOn his sickbed prior to death, Charles Spurgeon said, “If you do not wish to be full of regret when you are forced to lie still, work while you can. If you desire to make a sickbed as soft as it can be, do not stuff it with mournful reflections that you wasted time when...

PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES

1. Wash your hands thoroughly – after using the comfort room, before eating, after a visit to the hospital, or as often as necessary. 2. Observe personal hygiene and teach everyone in the household to do the same. 3. Avoid spitting around. It is one of spreading harmful microbes or germs. 4. Avoid overly crowded places. 5. Keep rooms clean...

KEEPING YOUR HOUSE CLEAN AND ORDERLY

Keeping your house clean is one thing, keeping it orderly is another – these two are different, but having a clean and orderly home is ideal. Together, these two will make us look forward to coming home after a long day at work.Get help. Involve everyone in the household. Assign a specific task on each member of the household or allow them...

ON ATTAINING TRUE HAPPINESS

1. Be grateful. Begin the day with thanksgiving, for another opportunity at life unfolds.2. Live a Simple Life. Make your habits reasonable. Avoid selfishness and self-centeredness. Simplify your daily plans and activities. You are less likely to be disappointed and frustrated if you keep things simple and attainable.3. Spend less than you...

HOW TO KEEP YOUR HOUSE SAFE WHILE YOU ARE AWAY

1. Shut off electricity and gas; disconnect all appliances.2. Bring down curtains and draperies, and store them.3. Close all windows and make sure they cannot be forced open. Lock all doors and secure other possible points of entry.4. Lock all closets and cabinets, especially those where valuables are stored.5. Dispose of perishable food.6....

HOW TO GET A RESTFUL SLEEP

1. Do mild forms of exercise before bedtime. You may take a short walk after dinner or do some stretching.2. Read light material. Avoid reading the news that will cause you unnecessary stress or other materials that will activate your brain instead of shutting it off in preparation to bedtime.3. Slow down all mental and physical activity...