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My dad loves ginger tea as much as he loves coffee. Salabat as what Filipinos call it, is traditionally served in the colder or rainy seasons.  I remember when I was younger, my dad used to serve me ginger tea from fresh extracted ginger whenever I have a raucous voice. Fact of the matter is I never liked the taste of it but I had no choice even it used to made me gag, my dad was very traditional in so many ways. Amazingly, it effectively helped cure my sore throat.  Aside from treating a cough, do you know that Salabat is also known to stop diarrhea, relieve dizziness and headaches? One time I feel dizzy due to my astigmatism, my mom made me a cup of salabat. Then, after few hours of rest the headache was gone. As much as possible, I don't take pain relievers when headache strikes. I don't want to become dependent to pain relievers as I always experience head aches, that what makes me appreciate ginger so much.  Here is a recipe we always do in making Salabat

If I will make a list of products my family trusts, expect Vicks takes in list. I have known Vicks for ages, it has been used thru generations for that matter. I can never forget my mom used to rub it on my chest and back whenever I have coughs and colds. Whenever someone in the family came down with nasal congestion, mom put two teaspoonful of Vicks VapoRub on a bowl filled with hot water and lets the patient inhale the vapor. While most products I have known since I was small change formulations through the years, I admire how Vicks gives me exact same constant fast relief for decades, and the mentholated vapor has been the same all this time.

Even though kids are excited to be off from school for the summer, parents have a lot more to deal with because they have to figure out how to keep their kids occupied. And on top of making sure your kids don't get bored easily with so much time off, you also want to make sure that they continue learning so that their minds can continue to be stimulated and growing. Continue reading for a few ways that you can keep your kids occupied during the school summer holidays. 

Celeteque is one of my most trusted brands when it comes to skin care. Infact, I have written several product reviews about their products. And due to a skin problem caused by warm weather, one of their I-haven't-tried-yet products will be put into test. Just recently, my hubby suffered from back acne. It was very unusual because he never had back acne before. Good thing, I still have the Celeteque Dermo Science Acne Solutions Back Acne Spray with Hydroxy Acid in stock. I got this from Sample Room last year.

Eczema is a skin rash that is inflamed and itchy. The word itself comes from Greek language meaning “to boil”. Other name for this condition is dermatitis. There are several types of this illness including atopic or allergic eczema. The most common form is atopic eczema which is sometimes called allergic eczema . If someone is atopic that means he has a gene which is making his skin react to various allergens present in our midst. Things that can lead to this condition are viruses, allergens that start an irritation when they make contact with the skin or through stress. Once you have dermatitis, you will always be prone to it so the episodes may resurface until the end of your life.

If you have a loved one who you think may be affected by alcohol addiction or you are worried that they’re becoming more and more reliant on alcohol, you’re probably wondering if there’s anything that you can do to help. Watching a friend or family member suffer is never easy, and if your loved one is convinced that they are fine and don’t need any help, this can make your situation all the harder. Here are some simple steps that you can take to help your loved one deal with and overcome their addiction.

Weekend art activity is something my two sons look forward to each week. A colored paper collage is what we have agreed to do this time. Another quick and easy art activity which requires minimal equipment and materials.  Materials needed: A pair of scissor Colored papers in different colors White bond paper Glue or paste