Who needs rapid detox?

WE like it or not, we're getting older. When we get old our inner organs can't perform that much . That's why we need to detox our body with a natural and in home remedies-natural cleanser like fruits and vegetables. But for those people who wanted to free themselves from the clutches of drug and/or alcohol addiction, simply quitting isn’t enough, because the body craves the substance. All they need to do is rapid detox.

Rapid detox is not for all cases, but it is particularly helpful in opiate withdrawal. Quick detox is intended for patients who are fighting the clutches of dependence on opiate drugs, such as heroin, opium, methadone and Oxycontin. The symptoms of drug withdrawal are sometimes worse than the disease itself, so the reason why treatment centers may opt for rapid detox is to lessen the withdrawal, or in some cases eliminate the symptoms altogether. The detox process would otherwise take five to seven days, in some cases, and the patient would suffer through physical discomfort. Those who have experienced opiate withdrawal will testify that the experience is very unpleasant. Patients are given anesthesia to help them tolerate the procedure.

Rapid detoxification can be a blessing, because patients can avoid the discomfort and torture of withdrawal from opiates, but it is only a small part of the total program to help patients walk down the path to wholeness. Call it an “extreme makeover” or a lifestyle transformation, but the focus of any treatment and recovery program has to be the return to well-being and the ability to manage the disease of addiction to avoid relapse.

Is your life insured?

I'm working full-time as a teacher and a mom to a two-year-old boy . I've been working here in Thailand for over 4 years and I deemed it necessary for me to buy life insurance because I have already a child who depends on me. Life insurance is surely a protection from disasters and financial burdens. If we're well-off financially, my family may not need an influx of cash when I die so I don't need life insurance but that's not the case.

I've got a friend who introduced me to various forms of savings programs, packaged as life insurance, that will allow me to build up cash for financial needs in 10 or 20 years, at age 65, for my child's college education, etc. This form of life insurance is actually a "savings endowment. It protects the saver's savings program by continuing it if the saver gets disabled and can't continue the monthly "deposits" or, if the saver dies, completes the savings program and pays the money to a designated loved-one.

This concept of life insurance conquers my heart and see it as best for expats like us whose living in Thailand indefinitely. I've read from ajarn.com that if you are purchasing life insurance for the financial protection of loved ones, they recommend to spread the premium payment period out for as long as possible (to age 90 in Thailand). This way I can get more coverage for less cost until the kids are grown and on their own. Then, I can convert the policy to paid-up coverage or convert the policy to cash for my needs.

The problem now is I haven't seen that friend anymore for quite some time and I lost her contact number! She once discussed to me something about life insurance quotes before and now that I'm interested, she's nowhere to be seen..*sigh*...I better look for someone else or search online.

Help Save Baby Ric Andrei

For us parents, our babies are a lovely gift for us. They are delicate, fragile and need to be taken care of. For us parents, our baby is the most important person in life. We give birth to a little one and love to see them growing in front of our eyes. We will do everything to make our children safe and happy all the time.

This Christmas time, let's help the parents of Baby Ric Andrei cover all the expenses which may be up to 1 million in pesos or more (roughly $25,000). He was born prematurely because her mom suffered from Pre Eclampsia. Thanks be to God that his mom is already safe. What they need now is our prayers for the baby's fast recuperation and provision to pay the hospital bills. Any amount will do.

Please visit Marce Jade's blog for more details.

My journey to a healthy ME!

Since we're young, we've been told that fruits and vegetables are sources of many vitamins, minerals and other natural substances that may help protect us from chronic diseases.

Busy lives can benefit from food that's nutritious, yet easy to eat on-the-go, like fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are a natural source of energy and give the body many nutrients you need to keep going.

I'm so glad that here in Hat Yai, fresh fruits are available all the time. We're truly rich in fruits! Like the picture above, the fruit vendor always stationed in front of our school during lunch time. I always buy fresh fruits from him. The price ranges only from 10-15 baht per slice/piece. He sells watermelon, pineapple, guava, kiwi, papaya, rose apple, mango, apple and sweet tamarind. The tamarind that I know in the Philippines is soooooo sour that when it was first introduced to me I couldn't believe that it's sweet. They said that sweet tamarind is an exotic fruit grown and culitvated only here in Thailand (correct me if I'm wrong).

I love eating fruits for healthy skin and a healthy me!

In addition to fruits, I'm taking one a day vitamins . I know that intense physical stress after working causes free radicals to form and can weaken my natural defense system. One a day vitamins help me prevent this from happening. One a day vitamins are extremely important in improving overall health.

One a day vitamins contain special antioxidant formula, with vitamins A, C, E, and selenium that can help you increase and maintain your natural defense and immunity. They also contain chromium and the whole set of B vitamins which will help you convert food into physical and mental energy. With their 31 important vitamins and minerals, they will help you maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.

The price of one a day vitamins is not so high so it is a great investment. After consuming one a day vitamins, you will get a chance to maximize your day. It is for your own health.