Obesity Linked To Brain Degeneration

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates more than 300 million people across the planet are obese, and another billion more are overweight. Being too fat isn’t a cosmetic problem, it’s a condition that kills people prematurely by leading to cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, stroke and type 2 diabetes. And now there’s evidence that being too fat also causes brain degeneration and maybe even Alzheimer’s disease. Source- www.naturalnews.com

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MORINGA OLEIFERA Malunggay Scientific research has proven that these humble leaves are in fact a powerhouse of nutritional value. It can rebuild weak bones, enrich anemic blood and nourish breastfed babies.
		Gram for gram it contains:
		DETOXIFICATION – Studies have shown Moringa’s ability to remove hazardous material from water.
		ANTIBIOTIC – Moringa is used as a tropical treatment for minor infections. Its antibiotic property is identified as pterygospermin, a bacterial and fungicidal compound.
		DIABETES – an extract has been shown to be effective in lowering blood sugar levels. It is believed to have a stabilizing effect on blood pressure and is used to treat anxiety.
		ANTHELMINTIC/PURGATIVE – able to kill intestinal worms.
		LACTAGOGUE – believed to increase woman’s milk production. Can do much to preserve the mother’s health and pass on strength to the fetus or nursing child.
		It can rebuild weak bones and nourish breast fed babies (pangpa-dagdag ng gatas sa nagpapadedeng ina).
		DIURETIC – is recommended in case of gonorrhea.
		The powder made from fresh Moringa leaves seems to provide long-lasting energy boost when used regularly. People frequently report having much more endurance in their work, at home and at play.
		Nutritional value helps boost the immune system of the people living with AIDS or infected with the HIV virus, which causes AIDS. It’s an all-natural source of nutrition that could also help people with HIV and AIDS live longer and healthier lives.
		It is prescribed for malnutrition and sometimes prescribed for anemia.
		Leaves are used as remedy for diarrhea, dysentery and colitis.
CAPSICUM FRUTECENS Dahon ng Sili The leaves are used as vegetable an excellent source of calcium and iron, a good source of phosphorus and vitamins A and B.It is an important gastrointestinal deoxidant and also serves as a stimulant, digestive, rubefacient, stomachic, sialagogue, alternative, antispasmodic, febrifugue and depurative.
		An excellent source of CALCIUM and IRON, good source of PHOSPORUS and VITAMINS A and B.
		ANTI-FATIGUE (laban sa sobrang pagod).
		BOOST IMMUNITY (pampalakas ng resistensiya).
		Improves METABOLISM.
		APHRODISIAC (pampagana sa sex).
		Benefits DIGESTION (panunaw).
		BLOOD DETOXIFICATION (panglinis ng dugo).
		CIRCULATORY STIMULANT (magiging maayos ang daloy ng dugo).
		Lowers BLOOD PRESSURE.
		Lowers BLOOD SUGAR.
		Lowers CHOLESTEROL.
		Relieves the pain of PEPTIC ULCER pananakit ng sikmura), ARTHRITIS (pananakit ng muscle), VARICOSE VEINS (sakit sa pamamaga ng ugat), and MENSTRUAL CRAMPS (pananakit ng puson).
		ANTI-RHEUMATIC (laban sa rayuma).
		Relieves Resperatory condtions (nagpapaginhawa ng paghinga) such as ASTHMA, COUGH AND COLDS (hika, ubo at sipon).
CHORCORUS OLITORIUS Saluyot ever-present in clearings, farms and waste places in the Philippines.-Contains Vit A, B, C, iron, calcium, phosporus, protein and fiber.
		Rich in Vitamins, Carotinoids, Calcium, Potassium and Dietary Fibers. Known in Japan as Anti-stress, comes in capsule form.
		DEMULCENT – (maiwasan ang pagdumi ng matigas)
		LACTAGOGUE (nagpapadami ng gatas ng ina)
		PURGATIVE (pumrga ng bulate)
		TONIC (pampasigla)
		It may also remedy for DYSENTRY/ENTERITIS pagtatae o LBM), DYSPEPSIA (kabag), FEVER (lagnat) and PECTORAL PAINS (pananakit ng balakang at likod).
		It may reduce risk of CANCER and TUMOR, ASCITIES (lumalaking ugat sa puwit).
		CARMINATIVE (relieves flatulence or utot ng utot)
		UTI / CYSTITIS (namamagang pantog).
		DYSURIA (nahihirapang umihi).
AMARANTHUS SPINOSUS Uray or Kulitis It is a very good expectorant and an effective astringent especially in stopping liquid vowels. Locally, it has been reported that a decoction of the root relieve ones breathing from acute bronchitis.
		Rich in CALCIUM, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLATE, VITAMIN A, B6 and C.
		Good source DEITARY FIBER, and DIETARY MINERALS such as IRON, MAGNESIUM, PHOSPORUS and COPPER.
		It is good EXPECTORANT and an effective ASTRINGENT specially in stopping liquid bowels.
		DIURETIC (pampa-ihi)
		LAXATIVE (nakakatulong pampadumi)
		HEMOSTATIC (nakakapagpahinto ng pagdurugo).
		Locally, it has been reported that a decoction of the root relieve one’s breathing from ACUTE BRONCHITIS.
IPOMEA BATATAS Talbos ng Kamote Its roots are high in calories and vitamin A and the leafy tops are eaten as vegetables. The tops, especially purplish ones applied to boils and acne.
		The only plant with IODINE.
		High in Calories and VITAMIN A.
		Lowers BLOOD SUGAR and CHOLESTEROL in patients with type 2 DIABETES.
		It may also a remedy for CONSTIPATION, STOMACH DISTRESS (kumukulong tiyan, impasto o di natunawan ng pagkain).
		Fungicide (A substance used to destroy or inhibit the growth of fungi)
		Demulcent (Soothes irritated or inflamed skin or internal parts of the nose, mouth, or throat)
		Convalescence (Gradual return to good health after an illness or medical treatment, or the period spent recovering)
		Aactericide (Destroys Bacteria)
		Promotes and regulates bowel movements
		Aphrodisiac (Something that arouses or intensifies sexual desire)

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Instituto Cervantes Stages the Grandest Spanish Film Festival in Asia

It’s a triple treat for film buffs as Instituto Cervantes de Manila brings back Película, the biggest annual Spanish Film Festival in Asia, at chosen venues in Metro Manila from October 1 to 31.

Due to the past successes of its first seven seasons, organizers have doubled the number of films (this year more than 40!), gone from one to three venues and lengthened the film festival. Cultural events have also been calendared, in line with the theme of this year’s festival: Locos por el cine or Adik sa Pelikula.

With new partnerships forged by Instituto Cervantes, the cultural arm of the Spanish Embassy to the Philippines, and the strengthening support from Spanish filmmakers, last year’s attendance by cinema enthusiasts is expected to increase this year. Last year, some 20,000 spectators attended the Festival.

“This year marks our 8th edition and we’re very proud of how far the Festival’s come in such a short period of time,” said Instituto Cervantes director Jose Rodriguez. “We believe Película has the potential to foster incredible growth in arts and entertainment and attract the best of the best-acclaimed Spanish and Latin American filmmakers to this area. We are especially proud of the reputation the Festival has developed over the years as a great local venue to feature and premier award-winning Spanish films.”

 Selection of films will be divided into four groups this year: Official section at Greenbelt 3 Cinemas featuring Spanish contemporary and award-winning films; Spanish & Filipino documentaries at CCP which is a selection of 12 documentaries that bear testament to the growing vitality of the genre in the two countries; Spanish Cinema in 8 Films at the College of Saint Benilde featuring eight classical Spanish movies; and a selection of Latin-American indie productions entitled Cine en construcción (Films in progress), also scheduled at College of Saint Benilde.

 I met some of my co-bloggers at the event: (bottom left) AJ San Pedro, Enrico Dee, LA Lomarda, (bottom right): Me, Enrico, AJ, (top right) Monique Lee, and Carl Valenzona

Película kicks off on September 30 with an opening night featuring the movie No me pidas que te bese porque te besaré (Don’t ask me to kiss you, because I will).  This comedy is about a man who is repenting his decision to marry and takes guitar lessons with “special” people to distract himself before his wedding. Gracing the opening night at the Greenbelt 5 Fashion walk area will be a dance performance by B612, a vertical dance company who was brought to Manila by Instituto Cervantes to display their world-class dance and lights to local audience.

Multi-awarded films such as El truco del manco (The one-handed trick), Una palabra tuya, Los girasoles ciegos (The Blind Sunflowers), Rotorno a Hansala (Return to Hansala), and 3 Días make their Philippine premiere at the film festival, which starts also on September 30 at the Greenbelt 3 Cinemas.

Other films include El Nido Vacío (Empty Nest), a comedy that explores the gap that occurs when children grow up and move away from home; and Dieta mediterranea (Mediterranean Diet), a story about a girl named Sofia who was regarded as the “best chef in the world” and the two men who helped her become a legend.

  Top photo (L-R): Enrico, LA, AJ

Bottom photo (L-R):Monique,  Sire Arevalo, Mark Cerbo, Arvin Ello, Danissa Salasalan, and Charina Domingo

On October 7, Película gives tribute to Mexico’s film industry with the Mexican Cinema Night. Headlining this evening 2008 San Diego Latino Film Festival, La Zona (The Zone), a film about a wealthy compound surrounded by walls and surveillance system to protect the locals against the violence of the slums.

Running at the De La Salle University- College of St. Benilde (DLSU-CSB) from October 1 to 31 is a photo exhibition on the evolution of the Spanish cinema. Tagged as Crónica Visual del Cine Español (A Visual Chronicle of Spanish Cinema), the exhibit will be divided into the three periods of the Spanish cinema, aiming to recreate the journey of the films from the old Europe and Latin American tradition to the current contemporary style.

Alongside the exhibits at the DLSU-CSB will be a series of workshops on scriptwriting and editing as well as the showcasing of Latin American indie films. On October 14, 12:30 p.m., Chilean director Oscar Cardenas will grace the DLSU-CSB for the Asian premiere of his film Rabia.

Coffee was served after the Spanish movie premiere of CASUAL DAY so I hung out with my fellow new media friends…(L-R): Charina, Monique, SIre, Me, Mark, Dani

Meanwhile, from October 7 to 31 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is a photo exhibit on Filipino Filmmakers by renowned Spanish photographer Óscar Orengo. Featured in the exhibit – the first of its kind in the country – are local directors and actors from different generations like Peque Gallaga, Brilliante Mendoza, Lav Diaz and many more.

That same day, October 7, No todo es verdad, a selection of Filipino and Spanish documentaries will also begin at the CCP Dream Theater.

Película is organized by Instituto Cervantes, in cooperation with the Spanish Embassy in the Philippines, AECID, Ministerio de Cultura of Spain, Filmoteca del Ministerio de AA.EE. de España, Cine en Construcción, Spanish Program for Cultural Cooperation, Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day, LRT, MRT, Cultural Center of the Philippines, College of St.Benilde, Greenbelt and Ayala Malls Cinemas. Special thanks to Dusit Thani Manila - the official hotel residence, Qatar Airways - the official airline, Jaguar – the official luxury car, welovepost - the official post and design boutique and 2nd Avenue – the official TV media partner of Película.

Other sponsors are Alba Restaurante Español, Barcelo Café, Espa-Fil, Bai Capture, Icon Graphics, PostManila, Tooth Fairy productions, Mapfre Insular Insurance Corp., and Embajada de México. Media partners: Lifestyle Asia, Lifestyle Travel and Business Mirror, ClickTheCity.com and Spot.ph (Online), UR 105.9 and RJ 100.3 (Radio).

For more information, please call 526 1482 or visit http://manila.cervantes.es or www.pelicula.ph Instituto Cervantes de Manila is located at 855 T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila.