Survivor Mom

I was searching for articles on eczema treatment when I stumble this article about the adverse effect of petroleum jelly. I didn’t know that excessive use of petroleum jelly can result in more harm than good and guess what? It can cause breast cancer and numerous skin related complications according to the article.

I was surprised because all i know is that with petroleum jelly, it can make the skin look and feel good. But i learned that prolonged use of petroleum jelly can literally block off or choke the million pores on our skin. It results in a thick layer of jelly that covers the skin and also leads to the formation of another layer that mostly comprises of secreted toxins. It is this second layer that leads to a host of complications. It can cause acne, skin irritation, dryness and other such disorders.

How it can cause breast cancer? According to some researchers and studies, petroleum jelly is considered to be ridden with substances that can cause breast cancer. The perpetrators of the crime are the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that are found in abundance in petroleum jellies. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are also known as PAHs. The cancerous properties of PAHs are unfortunately also supplemented by the 1, 3-butadienes and ethylene oxides found in petroleum jelly. This can cause mammary tumors otherwise known as breast cancer.

Now that i know the harmful side effects of using petroleum jelly i guess it’s time to look for a better alternative.

Are you still looking for the best weight loss product? so am I. As I’ve mentioned in my previous posts I’m doing some research on weight lost products, weight loss articles and diet pill reviews. That’s for the new weight loss website I’m planning to create. In the course of my researching I’ve already encountered so many diet pills, fat burners, weight loss supplements and I can say it’s really hard to decide which one is best. How about you, have you found the best weight loss product for you?

We received a shocking news last night that my brother in law was hospitalized because their LPG gas tank exploded.  According to the text message his body was burned, but we do not know yet the extent damage and the affected areas. We’re hoping and praying that he’s not in critical condition. I pray also for my sis in law and their kids to have the strength and faith to face this difficult situation, especially the  financial help. I know for the hospitalization expenses they will be needing a lot of money all inclusive of other medical expenses.

It’s really sad that we face difficulties and trials in life, but we know that everything happens for a reason. Most of all we know that we can survive anything if we place our faith and hope in God.

God uses every piercing difficulty to teach us one thing: “And surely I am with you always…”( Matthew:28:20)

Christmas day is just 37 days away so I’m trying to buy gifts for my godchildren, niece and nephews as early as today. I already experienced last minute shopping in the past and I don’t want a repeat of that. With early preparation and shopping I can choose the best items in terms of brand, quality, and price.

For this year I’m planning to buy Wii games and Wii accessories as gifts. Children these days are fond of playing Nintendo so I’m sure they will be very happy with these gifts. However I know these items are really expensive so I hope I’ll get more online opportunities in the days to come so i can buy them. Goodluck to me!

We have a long weekend vacation this Halloween  season since Nov. 2 was declared non-working holiday. While most families will visit their beloveds in the cemetery some will grab this long vacation as an opportunity to have an out of town family vacation.

Preparing for a family vacation should be well planned to avoid hassles and make it really fun and enjoyable. It’s not easy to do it, so here are some tips on how to have a stress-free family vacation.

1) Plan in advance. Planning ahead will often save you money on all of the big vacation expenses like airfare, hotels, and even attractions. Making your plans well in advance will certainly lighten your stress load and give you more time to enjoy while on your vacation.

2) Set realistic expectations. From your expectations of your kids’ behavior to expectations of family bonding to expectations of either activities or down times, set the bar at a realistic level.  A successful family vacation might be wonderful and will hold many great memories, but it probably is not going to change your lives. Don’t expect vacation time to fix problems at home or work.

3) Leave work at home. Unless you have one of those jobs where you absolutely must maintain communication with your work, don’t take work with you, check your e-mail, or answer your cell phone.  It may take you some time when you get back to work to get back up to speed, but your family deserves your full attention while on vacation – not to mention the fact that you need time away from work as well!

4) Value your time together. Your living, sleeping, and eating arrangements may well be different.  Your family may have to sleep in one room together.  You may not be able to find a quiet place.  You may not be able to prepare food as you would at home.  Be aware of these factors going into a vacation and don’t stress out about them.  Rather, make the best of your circumstances, valuing these unique experiences and enjoying your family’s time together.

5) Relax. You cannot see everything, do everything, and experience everything in one week. Don’t even try.  Don’t plan out every minute of your vacation. Leave room in your schedule for spontaneity. Be willing to compromise on activities. On vacation, no one ever gets to do everything they want to do, but do your best to make sure that everyone in the family gets to do something that they want to do (moms and dads included!)

I’m watching ABS-CBN show Ruffa and Ai, I like their topic today which is about diet. They have a guest doctor well known Dr. Vicki Belo  discusses the newest and fastest way to loose weight It’s better than taking weight loss pills and safer than liposuction. It’s an injectable medicine which in a matter of three days the patient will get visible results. A celebrity guest testifies on its effectivity, Bing Loyzaga tried this new method and judging from her new looks now she indeed loose weight fast. She said she lost 20 pounds in a matter of one month. Hmm, if only money is available I would like to try it also.^_^