Sunday, July 11, 2021

Make these dogs happy

Make these dogs happy

Dr Abe V Rotor

Pastel drawing by Anna Christina R Rotor, author's daughter, circa 2000

Make these dogs happy, I once asked a child,
with pencil drew a pair of bone,
which made a change in the dogs' expression,
their tails and eyes had shown.

Another child drew a house in gaily colors;
with arch door and window;
and he wrote the name of the new owner,
but King slept on its shadow.

Another child drew a tree with a bird's nest
which is happier, dog or bird?
He is referee, matchmaker, guardian,
he plays the role of the third.

Up front a child made familiar drawings:
playthings for dog and child.
happiness is in playing the same game
with the master though how wild.

At the back, a little girl kept drawing;
shy, she hid her work but I saw.
Why she had unchained the dogs! Freedom!
she wrote with knitted brow.

Here I saw two views, domestic and wild -
which is sad, which is happy?
How little I know of the lesson I ought to know,
of dogs in the wild and free. ~

Sunset

Sunset
                                            
                                               Photo and Verse by Marlo R Rotor

                                            Old Quirino Bridge across Banaoang Pass, Santa, Ilocos Sur 

Sunset:
call it beauty,
the color of war,
and death itself;
it is enough,
the passing of day.
the coming of night. ~

Saturday, July 10, 2021

Warm water soothes itchy and sore throat, arrests coughing.

Warm water soothes itchy and sore throat, 
arrests coughing.
Dr Abe V Rotor
                 Don’t take medicated drops or syrup for your itchy or sore throat.

All you need is warm water which you sip now and then to relieve your throat and to stop your coughing.

Have a thermos of hot water at hand. Just add to tap water the same amount of hot water. The warm water is approximately 50 to 60 degrees Celsius. This temperature is within the Pasteurization temperature range that kills or immobilizes harmful bacteria - but not the beneficial ones.


Drink warm water liberally to replace water loss and restore metabolite balance while helping the body eliminate waste and toxin. 
Common streptococcus bacteria

Acknowledgement: Wikipedia, ADAM Internet for images

  

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Dawn of Art in Children - An Awakening

Dawn of Art in Children - An Awakening

"Coming of age to see the world beyond childhood,
bright as the sun, azure as the sky.
Hills to mountains grow, adventure awaits, behold!
birds in spring to somewhere fly. "

                            Selected works of pre-school and primary school pupils 
in a summer art workshop. 

Dr Abe V Rotor 
Living with Nature - School on Blog
Weaning 
Coming of age to see the world beyond childhood, 
bright as the sun, azure as the sky; 
Hills to mountains grow, adventure awaits, behold!
birds in spring to somewhere fly. 

 
Kites
Kites whatever shape and make, 
fly high for the young one's sake
to dream in becoming great.    


Sailboats 
Rhyme and rhythmn, 
music I hear,
waves and sky,
 serene and clear.


Freedom
Jump for joy at the setting sun,
into darkness away from man.


Emergence   
Shy and meek 
coy to speak;
hide and creep
or back to sleep.


Summertime 
Meadow in summer,
to autumn bound;
life in its fullest
for Nature's crown.

Where are the Children?
Wonder where the children are
at this time of the year?
playing on the hills, under the trees, 
Look! a flock of birds in the air
moving out of the chill.


Fruits
Half ripe, half done in the setting sun,
hurry up the colors before they're gone. ~

Sleep paralysis - wiggle your toes, move your fingers – don’t give up!

 Sleep paralysis - wiggle your toes, move your fingers – don’t give up!

Dr Abe V Rotor
 
People who have experienced sleep paralysis mistake it as bangongot. It is because of its very nature as a near death experience and it is indeed very scary. I have experienced it myself in a number of times in at least two ways. 

The most common is when you are dreaming, say of running but you can’t run, box someone but you can’t raise your arm. Imagine you are being chased by a wild animal and you are glued in your place!

There’s one thing you can do: panic and talk incoherently or shout. You wake up tired, panting, perspiring, trying to decipher whether the experience is true or just a dream. It is so vivid that when you are back to your senses you can relate perhaps the whole story.

Scare to Nightmare
Halloween at National Food Authority QC Photo by AVR 2009.

The other kind of sleep paralysis is more frightening. It is one that may or may not be preceded by a dream. On waking up, you can’t move. You feel totally paralyzed with perhaps only your brain is functioning. Panic seizes you, as you attempt to move but cannot. Frantically you try to move any part of your body. In my experience the first to respond are the fingers and toes, then the limbs, and as blood begins to circulate perked by adrenaline, you find yourself finally “back to the living.”

Sleep paralysis is nature’s way of protecting us during our unconscious moments. Otherwise we become another Hercules who killed his wife and children in his sleep. This safeguard is not absolutely foul proof though. Take the case of sleepwalking and some cases of violence that occur during sleeping. (PHOTO)


Remember the popular novel Heidi by Johanna Spyri? The little orphan girl was mistaken as ghost while walking in her sleep. She was so homesick for her grandfather living on the Alps, far away from the city where she was obliged to reside. Our unconscious behavior during sleep is an expression of repressed feelings, such as fears and frustrations. Often, it is the residue of childhood unpleasant experiences.

Well, whatever way there is to assuage you, sleep paralysis, nightmares - or any similar kind - really scares you to death. Just don’t give up!~

Acknowledgement: Internet images

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Perk up your love life with minerals in food.

 Perk up your love life with minerals in food. 

Dr Abe V Rotor

Native vegetables are rich in minerals and vitamins

Sexual vitality may decrease with age, unfulfilled relationship, or simply poor health.
Take time out to bring it back, perhaps even greater. Examine the food you take everyday. Do they contain the right kind and amount of minerals? Go over this article and make a assessment. For each of the ten items, score 3 if highly sufficient, 2  if just sufficient, and 1 if insufficient.                                                                        
                                         
1. Iodine is associated with the thyroid gland which is called the "emotional” gland. An under-active thyroid may be the cause of sterility, depression and unsatisfactory sex life. Iodine helps in the control and balance of other elements in the body, which include calcium, magnesium and certain trace elements. Seafoods constitute the main source of iodine in our diet. Iodized salt is the most practical solution to iodine deficiency problem.

2. Okra and celery provide sodium, known as the "youth element." People well provided with this element are usually medium built and very much on the go. They are endowed with great endurance, .strength and passion. They have strong sex appeal. Sodium, together with calcium, magnesium and potassium, neutralize acid in the body. It is found in the blood and all body fluids. It maintains nerve conduction and electromagnetic potential bf tissues.

3. Potassium, which we get from avocado and banana,' maintains our heart and muscles healthy and strong, thus keeping us alert and well-coordinated. People who have sufficient intake of potassium have positive and diplomatic attitude, and have a
good sense of humor.

4. Iron aids in the oxygenation of the body through the lungs and blood. Since oxygen is essential to life, people who lack iron are anemic, docile and sickly. On the other hand, those who have adequate iron in their systems enjoy life. The most practical source of iron is green leafy vegetables. In fact, chlorophyll and Vitamin C enhance the absorption of iron from many food sources from dried fruits to fish and poultry.

Ginger and garlic are high in minerals and contain antibiotic properties

5. Lecithin, vitellin and acetylcholine are organic compounds high in phosphorus content. Phosphorus is important in the proper functioning of the brain and nerves, thus it is referred to as "brain 

element." Adequate phosphorus is derived from vegetables, meat and fish, grains, seeds and nuts. People enjoy good health as a result of phosphorus-rich food intake.
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6. The main source of magnesium is yellow food. Among the popular food sources of this mineral are banana and avocado. Not many people know that lack of magnesium is manifested by tension and restlessness, which affect our sleep and our personal and social life. Relaxation is closely identified with magnesium. Relaxation is the key to a pleasing personality and an enjoyable love life.

7. Manganese is a catalyst, which enhances enzyme reactions in our brain, particularly the hypothalamus which is the sex center, and our nerves, these being important to the enjoyment of sex life. Foods rich in iron are also rich in manganese. People who are not taking enough of this mineral are cruel and insensitive, forgetful and impatient. Prolonged deficiency may contribute to mental problems and nerve disorders.

8. Sulfur makes us glow, so to speak. It makes our eyes sparkle, our steps quick, and our body movement sexy. Our skin, hair, lips, cheeks may not need any makeup if we eat sulfur-rich foods like onions and garlic, leeks (leaf-onion), radish, cabbage  and cauliflower. People who love to eat these foods look healthy and attractive, and really, they are endowed with the gift of emotion and passion, which is a key to the enjoyment of love life.

9. Calcium is important to long life, because it does not only build but also rebuild tissues in the bones and muscles, in fact all cells of the body. Women deplete calcium faster than men, and this is apparent as they approach menopause. General health and long life depend to a large extent on regular intake of calcium-rich foods, such as milk, vegetables, cereals, onions, poultry and fish. It maintains balanced pH and production of hormones. People who are well provided with calcium have large and heavy bones. They are workers and appear serious in life, but in fact, are patient and sexually active.

10. Perhaps the most basic of all elements is Oxygen. It is the only element that we take in its free state. A slight deprivation of it will send one panting and gasping for air. Imagine if this happens during lovemaking. Oxygen makes 75 per cent of our b
ody, and 20 per cent of our oxygen supply is used by the brain. People who exercise regularly and take balanced diet maintain a good level of oxygen supply.

Other than these minerals, most of the food mentioned contain vitamins that are equally important. You will also get from them calories, protein, fat, and trace elements needed by the body. Sexual vitality is dictated by our brains that control our thoughts, actions and emotions. It is important that we relax and avoid unnecessary stress.  Live well, there is no substitute to it. Be happy.  Be happy together with your partner.   

Rating 
25 - 30 sexual vitality high 
15 - 24 fair or average 
14 and below - poor



Reference: Philippine Herbs to Increase Sexual Vitality, By AVRotor, D de Castro-Ontengco and RM Del Rosario