Know the Wonderful Health Benefits of Olive Oil

Benefits of olive oil are varied and many. One of the famous exponents of monounsaturated fat is olive oil. It is also a main component of Mediterranean diet.
It is a natural juice, which maintains the taste, vitamins and the properties and aroma of olive fruit.
You can find olive in various forms, based on the amount of processing involved.

Different varieties of Olive oil

Pure olive oil: It undergoes only some processing i.e. filtering and refining.
Extra virgin: It is considered as the best because it is least processed. This oil is taken from the first processing of olives.
Virgin: This is extracted from the second processing of olives.
Extra light: This variety only contains a mild olive flavor.

Benefits of Olive Oil

The beneficial effects of olive oil are due to the high contents of monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidative substances. Most of the studies showed that olive oil decreases the risk of heart disease by reducing LDL cholesterol and rising HDL cholesterol.
Also, the oil shows beneficial effect for gastritis and ulcers. The secretion of bile and pancreatic hormones is successfully activated by olive oil. Gallstone formation is also decreased with olive oil.
Olive oil for heart disease: Studies showed that consuming 25 milliliters of olive oil daily for one week reduces the LDL cholesterol and raises antioxidative compounds. This oil is one of the good healing fats and it won’t disturb the omega 6 to omega 3 ratios.
Olive oil for colon cancer: The oil shows great effort in preventing colon cancer. Studies showed that people who consume olive oil supplements are at a less risk of colon cancer when compared to those who don’t receive.
Olive oil for constipation: Taking one tablespoon of olive oil mixed with lemon juice in the morning in an empty stomach can relieve from constipation.
Olive oil for digestive tract: Taking one tablespoon of olive in an empty stomach helps to reduce the heart burn and upset stomach.

Olive oil for hair loss: Massage your scalp with olive oil every day before going to bed for a week. Wash the hair in the morning and after a week you will observe significant improvement

Child accidentally Beheaded During Birth in Ilocos

A recent report alarmed the hospital and local government of Ilocos after a doctor was blamed for the death of a child during birth. According to news, the child was accidentally beheaded during the baby's birth. The mother of the child said that when the baby's head was removed from the body, she didn't received immediate attention from authorities.


Meanwhile, incumbent Ilocos Norter Governor Imee Marcos asked the authorities to investigate the incident.

Gloria Arroyo Doctors Asking for Prayers - Is she Critical? or Dying?

The doctors of the former Philippine President, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo are asking for continuous prayers. This is after her second spinal operation failed due to the infection brought about by the malfunction of the titanium implant during her first operation.

Is she critical? or Dying? These are common questions being asked by ordinary citizens as of this writing.

Dr. Juliet Cervantes, through an ABS-CBN report said that a ventilator is still attached to Mrs. Arroyo while the doctors are supplying antibiotics to cure her fever.

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Second Spinal Operation due to Titanium Implant Dislocation

As reported by television and online news, the former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will undergo her second spinal operation after an x-ray findings showed that her previous titanium implant has been dislocated.

The second operation is scheduled tomorrow, August 10 2011 for approximately 5 hours.

If not found earlier, the former President might experience paralysis over the neck and other parts of her body.

Dr. Juliet Gopez-Cervantes of St. Luke's Hospital, Gloria Macapagal doctor said,

"Upon evaluation, there was pain but neurologically she was fine, her sensory and motor functions of both arms are intac"

Maggi Noodles of Nestle Philippines Recall - Salmonella Contamination

The largest distributor of instant noodles in the Philippines, Nestle, has recalled their most popular Maggi noodle products. Chicken and Beef flavored Maggi variants are threatened to have contaminated with salmonella virus.

Nestle Philippines spokesperson clarified that the Maggi noodles recall has been announced to protect the public and warned for an immediate precautionary measures. They said that their products are safe to be eaten once it was properly cooked. Right now, the manufacturing of the reported salmonella-contaminated Maggie products was temporarily stopped until further investigation.

Meanwhile, customers who already bought the contaminated noodle products can contact the Nestle Philippines hotline at these given contact numbers:

898-0061 (Metro Manila)
1-800-100-637853 (provinces, toll-free)

News reports from ABS-CBN said that the salmonella virus probably came from a contaminated ingredient that is mixed during manufacturing.

As quoted, Director of the Food and Drugs Administration, Suzette Lazo said;

"According to law, they have to do this, when they discover that there is something that would be harmful to consumers. They complied with that law, and this is a very responsible thing that they did."