Aloe Vera: A Natural Way of Healing Wounds

When I was younger, we have Aloe Vera lined up on our garden. I know that my Dad uses it to increase the growth of his hair, because he's starting to bald. Other than that, I never gave it much importance.

As I was researching on the net, I bumped on a website discussing the health benefits of Aloe Vera. I was surprised to know that this particular herb has a lot of health benefits.

What struck me most was to know that Aloe Vera can treat wounds, cuts and burns without leaving a scar. I should have known this when I was younger so I should have spared myself from scars. The gel found in the innermost part of the leaf is effective in healing wounds and bruise when applied directly to the affected area.

I also didn't know that Aloe Vera is safe to consume. I always thought it's toxic and can only be used externally. Aloe Vera enhances the quality of blood therefore it also reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. It prevents the clumping of blood which causes stroke. You can mix it on your favorite drink or shake, or consume the gel fresh from the leaf.

Aloe Vera still has a lot of health benefits but these are the ones that caught my attention since I can relate to them.

My Mom is suffering from high blood and she's also complaining of arthritis and sore gums. I will definitely plant Aloe Vera on our front yard and test if it's really effective.

This herb is easy to propagate. When I was younger, I remember my Dad sticking a bunch of Aloe Vera leaves in our garden and in a few weeks, it's alive with minimum supervision. In a few months, we have dozens of Aloe Vera in our garden.

This is an herb that you should not ignore. Aloe Vera is safe, natural and easy to propagate with many health benefits that you can take advantage of.

Funny Epic Fails of Auto-Correct

I was reading an article at Yahoo News about the most hilarious auto-correct fails and I can't stop to laugh.

I can't imagine the embarrassment of the people involved in the conversation. So much for being a smart phone, auto-correct may not be that smart anyway.

I'm sure you can't stop your laugh either when you read the epic fails of auto-correct.

Read about the funny epic fails of auto-correct at http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/photos/25-most-hilarious-auto-correct-fails-part-i- slideshow/autocorrect-fails-photo-1334807269.html.

Tawas: Get Rid Of Body Odor While Lightening Your Skin

Tawas (Potassium alum) is used for centuries in Asia, particularly the Philippines to whiten skin and eliminate body odor.

Tawas is a natural white crystalline mineral salt of potassium or double sulfate of potassium. Tawas is antimicrobial so it prevents the growth of bacteria that causes body odor. It is natural, therefore it is safe. 


Unlike Deodorants, it does not inhibit sweating, instead, it stops the bacteria from growing which results to the elimination of body odor.


Tawas should not be used on cuts and burns as it will cause a stinging sensation and irritation. 


When combined with honey and lemon, tawas is an effective skin whitener. I personally use tawas as a body scrub. I use the powderized form. 


I started using tawas since high school. It was introduced to me and my siblings by my Mom. This was to prevent us from having body odor and to lighten our skin color as well.


At first, I thought, it wasn;t really working. But then I realized that it did make a big difference. I stopped using tawas when I got pregnant. It just slipped out of my mind.


Recently, I looked at some of my old pictures and saw the big difference. I was really dark when I was younger and during my college days, I got fairer skin. Since I stopped using tawas, my skin got a little darker and I noticed some dark spots.


I am using tawas again, and so are my children and I see considerable results. My eldest daughter often complains that her armpit smells when she perspire. I'm having second thoughts with deodorants since she's still too young. She's only 10 years old. And so, I decided to let her use the ever reliable tawas.


In just one day of use, my daughter told me that her pits no longer smell and she is very happy about it. She's just too excited t grow. And she's starting to notice a lot of changes on her body.

I have been using powdered tawas as a body scrub for a week now and I see my skin getting lighter. It feels good to the skin too. Old skin is removed and new, glowing skin is starting to show.


Tawas is very affordable and it works. It has been tried and tested over the centuries. It is hypoallergenic and does not need any special gadgets and concoctions to work.  

Steam Bath: A Natural Way of Treating Cellulite

Cellulite does not choose anyone. It affects men, women, fat or thin. So many people are affected with cellulite that a lot of miracle treatments are sprawling in the market. But none of these miracle products have been scientifically proven to be true.


Steam bath is a natural way of battling cellulite. Not only that, it also makes the skin glow and hydrates the skin as well.

Steam bath is considered to be superior than body wraps in treating cellulite. Steam bath rises the body temperature faster than a body wrap. It takes an hour to achieve an increase in body temperature using body wraps while steam bath only takes 10 minutes.

I read an article about the Vietnamese natural way of treating cellulite. According to the article, during a steam bath session, you can pick the area of your body with cellulite and knead it.

Cellulite appears when the excess water in the body is not excreted by the body through sweat. Sweat passes through the skin. Overtime, the water retained in the skin will harden and form into cellulite. The heat caused by steam bath breaks down cellulite and is flushed away when you perspire.

Using commercial treatments for cellulite may not be enough. Steam bath will not only help treat your cellulite but it will also make your skin healthier and eliminate toxins in your body.