Tips on Improving Your Memory

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Many of us might have been wishing to have a very good memory. To top the exams, so you will never ever forget a friend's birthday or a newly met friend's name. Some even wish to have a great memory just to remember where they have placed their keys or books or where they parked their car. Not all of us has a photographic memory but with practice and some techniques, we might soon master the "art of remembering."

Here are some easy steps that can help you gain a better memory:

Exercise: regular aerobic exercise will improve blood circulation not only to some organs of the body but most especially, to the brain. It also helps in energizing you mind so you won't be very sluggish and you will feel alert and be able to think fast.

Use your brain: If you don't use your muscles, it won't get bigger and stronger. Same rule applies to the brain. The more exercise you put on your mind, the better it will become. try solving some puzzles everyday, play scrabbles, crosswords, sudoku, some mental online games or even try learning to play musical instruments. This things will make your memory active and soon will improve its functioning.

Pick the right foods: This is an essential step to have a good memory. There are some foods which actually contributes in promoting better brain functioning like the salmon which has Omega-3 which can actually improve your brain matter, improve synaptic connections and reduce the risk of Dementia and Alzheimer's. Cacao beans is also a good help, yup cacao, an ingredient of chocolate but it should be minimally processed. Cause chocolate has lots of sugar and flavorings that poses harm to the brain. Some other good foods for the brain are blueberries and acai berries, coffee bean and green tea.

Create links and associations: This is my favorite of all the steps,  I always use this technique especially when I'm trying to memorize laws. I put certain letters from 0 to 10 and from those letters I form a word. For example I have the RA 6425 and I easily recognize it as the Dangerous Drug Act of the Philippines because I use (chair = 64 and nail = 25) and then I associate the two words to form a picture of a nail trying to push the drug inside a small hole in the chair. Sounds complicated right? but when you get the hang of it, you will really enjoy using this technique.

Repetition: If your really want to remember things that don't work out with association, try using repetition. The more you repeat the word, the better the chance of remembering it. Like if you want to remember names of newly met friends, repeat them and there will be a better chance of remembering them. Like when Flora is introduced to you, repeat her name by saying simple words like "Hello Flora" or "nice meeting you Flora." You can also use flashcards especially when you are preparing for your exam. Try writing the question on one side and the answer at the back. Always repeat those questions you are having a problem with and put aside those easier questions and you may review them later.

Have a good night sleep: A recent study conducted at Harvard Medical School reveals that a sleep of atleast seven hours a day helps in improving your short term memory and your long term memory.

Believe in the power of your mind: This is the most important step of all. You have to believe that you are capable of remembering unlimited information. The power of remembering is believing that you can make it. You need not to rely on your to do list at your pocket, just put it in your mind. Try to focus and remember those things and after some time, you will be amazed by how strong your mind has been.

Wonders of Walking

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"Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it." That is one of my most favorite words from Plato. It tells the basic formula to keep yourself healthy and fit.

We all need some form of physical exercise atleast even for a couple of minutes a day. We might not notice its effect today, but in the long run, it will definitely define our health. It can even save us great deal of money and can even save us from some forms of cancer. That is why lots of institutions advocate walking for atleast 10,000 steps a day, jogging for 10 minutes or trying to learn to run for 10 kilometers. When you go to school, office or other places; when you go to the mall or even visit your doctor, try to walk and you will be able to slash the required number of walks , jogs and runs for the day.

Here are some reasons why you might consider some extra steps every day:


#1 -  Strolling can reduce stroke risk. Women who walked two or more hours a week or who usually walked at a brisk pace (3 miles per hour or faster) had a significantly lower risk of stroke than women who didn't walk, according to a large, long-term study reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.


#2 - It can save you from breast cancer. According to the Nurse's Health Study after following the cases of almost 3000 women. They were able to find out that women who walk 1 - 3 hours per week after breast cancer diagnosis improve their survival rate by 20-50%, according to researchers. This effect is especially seen in women who have hormone-responsive tumors.


#3- Reduces the risk for developing diabetes. Walking improves muscle absorption of blood sugar thus preventing it from building into the bloodstream. This effect can last for hours or even days. That is why regular exercise is advisable.


#4 - It spices up your sex life. Walking not only helps in improving your body image, it also aids for a better blood circulation so risk for impotence can be prevented and according to a research from the University of Naples, some form of exercises like walking can improve erectile dysfunction in obese men.


#5 - It can save you some money. Walking is somehow economical. You don't need to pay membership on gyms to make you fit. You even have a lot of space where you can do your workout and most specially,  you don't have to worry in scheduling you workout hours.


#6 - Walking for your memory. There is a great connection between physical exercise and improve memory. When you try jogging for atleast 10 minutes a day, you blood oxygenation becomes very good and your brain will be oxygenated also. It also raises the level of neuroprotein which is essential to prevent depression and gives us a peace of mind. 

Little Angel's Cry

 "Unwanted pregnancies could be avoided if only people are less selfish, are more disciplined and capable of self control, exercising a strong will, and capable of making sacrifices. These are virtues that are much needed in a country of disciplined people."

Those were the words from Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales last September 15 in response to the unending reports of fetuses found on almost every part of the country.

The Philippines is one of the many countries to prohibit and punish abortion and without any clear legal exception like if the pregnancy is caused by rape or if it poses a risk to the life of the mother. And becuase of this, almost 500,000 Filipino women turn to illegal abortion every year.

According to an international news agency, cases of abortion in the country is almost twice as high compared to Western Europe where abortion is legal.

There are a lot of abortion methods being used in the country, one of the most famous is the use of the Cytotec a pill that is inserted in the vagina and being swallowed to cause contraction of the uterine wall. Some of the other methods are intense massage, the use of catheter and drinking of some herbs and mixtures sold at the sidewalks. This methods most of the times cause complications which can lead to death of the women.

The government should make a clear stand regarding abortion. It's time to break the silence and act to help save the lives of innocent angels whose breath was taken away even before having a glimpse of the world.


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Anti-Dengue Bracelet

Dengue cases here in the Philippines has been continuing to rise at an alarming level. Health officials say that there has been almost 90 percent increase of dengue cases from last year.

From January to mid-August alone, there has been 63,000 cases of Dengue reported and and at least 465 died.

Dengue is endemic in many Southeast Asian countries especially in the Philippines, that's why many people has been looking for alternatives to prevent acquiring the deadly disease.

That is why recently, there has been so many inquiries regarding a new product called the Anti-Dengue Bracelet. Many people think that this bracelet is the cure for the disease but it is really not.

What's the effect of the bracelet? This bracelet primarily wards off the mosquito. It acts like a repellent. It prevents the mosquito from approaching by wearing it on your wrist or ankle. It will emit an aroma that the insect won't be able to stand. Based on claims, the product is safe event for children since it is made of non toxic products.

The bracelet is really a promising device, but it's better to check it first before letting your love ones use it.

And aside from using repelling devices, it will be better if we clean our surroundings and destroy the breeding sites of the mosquitoes.

What To Do After Passing The Nursing Board Exam

Do you know what to do right after you see your name on the newspapers or at the PRC website that you passed the Nursing Board Exam? Well, let me give you some few advices on the things you should accomplish right after passing the boards.

1. First, you have to verify your grade

- You need to get a certificate of passing and a certificate of rating at the PRC office. You can use this for employment purposes. You have to bring your NOA and a valid ID with you. Secure a request form and submit it to your designated window at the PRC. Then head to get your oath form.

2. Oath taking and PNA registration

- you have to pay for your ticket and another one for the guest and there will also be a PNA membership fee

3. Registration for PRC License

- You will be given a designated date for registration and it will be in an alphabetical order. You have to secure an Oath Form and have it notarized. You will also be paying 1,050 pesos for the registration. You need to have  a Current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 2 passport size picture with name tag, One 1x1 picture in white background, a metered documentary stamp and the accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal.

Get ready for the real world fellow Nurses!!!

MMDA Re-implements Anti-Littering Law

Starting September 16, Manileños have to think twice if they're going to throw garbage at public places because violators of the anti-littering law will have to pay 500.00 to 1,000.00 or render community service if they are not able to pay within three days.


The law was suspended in 2003 and now MMDA is going to show the public that they will not tolerate the rampant disgust to the environment.


The Anti-Littering Law, amended by MMDA Regulation Number 99-006, prohibits littering, dumping, and throwing of garbage or any kind of waste in open or public places.


Under the law, violators are issued an EVR (Environmental Violation Receipt ), with corresponding fines ranging from P500 to P1,000 and community service for those who cannot afford to pay the administrative fines,


According to MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino, they are going around the LGUs and conduct information and education campaign for public awareness before they start their actual apprehension.


This will be the start of a new beginning for the Aquino administration. A new standard will be set.

Release of July 2010 Nursing Board Exam Result

Everyone is so excited as the last week of August is almost here. It was due to the memorandum set by the Board of Nursing to release the result of the board examination on the last week of August. 

Approximately 90,000 future nurses took the board exam last July 3 & 4 and the passing rate is expected to be more than 30 percent.

For references, here's the copy of the Board of nursing resolution setting the date of release of the Board exam result .

DECEMBER 2010 NURSING BOARD EXAMINATION

In accordance with Board of Nursing Resolution No. 2010-17 of July 27, 2010.

The NURSE LICENSURE EXAMINATION for December 2010 has been “re-scheduled” from December 12 and 13 to December 19 & 20, 2010.

The NEW DEADLINE FOR FILING OF REPEATERS is now from Sept. 8 – 29, 2010. Regular examinees will follow same schedule as set by PRC and is now on-going.

BOARD OF NURSING

RESOLUTION NO. 2010-
Series of 2010

RE-SCHEDULING THE DECEMBER, 2010 NURSES LICENSURE EXAMINATION FROM DECEMBER 12 & 13, 2010 TO DECEMBER 19 & 20, 2010 AND PROVIDING FOR A NEW DEADLINE OF FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR REPEATER APPLICANTS FROM SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

WHEREAS, in the exercise of its powers under Section 7 (d) of R.A. No. 8981, the Commission issued Resolution No. 2009-537, series of 2009 which fixed the dates and designated the places for holding the various licensure examinations of the Professional Regulatory Boards for Calendar Year 2010. The said Resolution also set the dates of the Second Phase of the Nurses Licensure Examination on December 12 & 13, 2010 (Sunday-Monday) and the deadline of filing of applications of repeater applicants on September 8, 2010;

WHEREAS, the second day of the December, 2010 Nurses Licensure Examination will fall on Monday, December 13, 2010 which happens to be a school day;

WHEREAS, since the Commission makes use of public and private schools as examination venues, there will be no available schools that can be used on the second day of the December, 2010 Licensure Examination;

WHEREAS, the Regional Director of PRC Baguio Regional Office has expressed his concern about the non-availability of schools to be used as examination venues if the licensure examination will push through on December 12 & 13, 2010;

WHEREAS, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has issued CMO No. 44, s. 2009 setting the start of the Christmas vacation on December 20, 2010;

WHEREAS, the Department of Education (DEPED) has likewise issued DepEd Order No. 26, s. 2010 setting the start of the Christmas vacation on December 18, 2010;

WHEREAS, the results of the July, 2010 Licensure Examination will be released on the last week of August, 2010 and there will be very limited time for repeater applicants to beat the deadline on September 8, 2010;

WHEREAS, there is a need to move the schedule of the December, 2010 Nurses Licensure Examination as well as the deadline of filing of applications for repeater applicants in order to have a smooth and orderly application, administration and conduct of the examination.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Board hereby resolved, as it now resolves, to reschedule the December, 2010 Nurses Licensure Examination from December 12 & 13, 2010 to DECEMBER 19 & 20, 2010 (SUNDAY-MONDAY) and to provide for a new deadline of filing of applications for repeater applicants from September 8, 2010 to SEPTEMBER 28, 2010.

Let a copy of this Resolution be furnished the Board of Nursing, Director for Licensure, Application Division, Examination Division, Rating Division, Secretariat, ICT Division, Legal Division, Supply & Property Division, Budget Division, Accounting Division, ESTF, PIMRU, all Regional Offices and all schools, colleges and universities offering the Nursing course for their information and guidance.

DONE in the City of Manila on this _____ day of __________, 2010.

you can see the official document of the resolution here: http://www.prc.gov.ph/documents/RESOLUTION-%202010%20NLE%20RE-SET.pdf

Good luck future NURSES!!!

Welcome to Master of Health

Thanks everyone! Since the master of ambitions blog of mine which features my desires and wants is a hit. I am opening this new blog so that I can express my passion for science and health.

I'll be posting here some updates on the nursing and medical industry and I'll put some links for some nursing reviewers that might be useful for you guys!!!

Hoping for your support!