I know that most of my contemporaries can relate when I say this. Our grandparents would tell us stuff that we found unreasonable like... 

" Dapat huwag kang maliligo ng malamig sa gabi kasi mapapasma ka."

"Huwag kaagad magbabasa ng paa pagkaalis ng sapatos kasi darami ang ugat mo sa paa at binti at mapapasma ka."

"Magsapin sa likod baka pasukin ka ng lamig."

"Matulog ka parati sa tanghali para tumangkad ka."

"Huwag matulog ng basa ang buhok kasi mabubulag ka o sasakit ang ulo mo."

I guess as we grew older and wiser, we started to realize that what they wanted us to do really made sense at all. "Huwag mong abusuhin ang katawan mo. Babawian ka niyan," in my case is happening right now. When I reached the age of 40, the consequences of all the bad habits and practices that I made when I was younger were all daunting, but of course, I could not turn back time. If only I remembered and followed the wisdom of my grandparents earlier, I would not be bombarded with so many health concerns that were haunting me one by one starting mid-2018.

"Kumain ng tama at matulog ng maaga para mamakuha ng lakas." - I love fruits and vegetables but I also love sweets so much. I don't have any vice except stress eating and sleeping late to compensate the "me time" that I feel I deserved well due to wearing different hats. Working continuously at home and running errands while Bunso is in school to maximize my time makes me forget drinking water often or taking a break. I am not a masochist. I just want to do and balance everything. Unfortunately, my health is always at stake.

Experiencing pain in the right portion of my abdomen prompted me to visit my doctor because I knew that there was something wrong with me. Then I was right. I was diagnosed with moderate fatty liver disease (Take note I don't drink alcohol, I drink soda occasionally, and I don't like fatty food. Probably, my being "sweet tooth" was the main reason.). The ultrasound also detected a myoma in my uterus and small stone in my left kidney. A few months later, I experienced pain in my left breast. I endured it for almost a month until finally, I decided to visit my OB Gynecologist. This gave me too much stress because my aunts and cousin on the paternal side were afflicted with breast cancer and the latter died because of it. I was subjected to a series of tests. Cysts were present. I thought it was just one but there were four, one in my left breast and three in the right. Fortunately, they were benign. The next step would be undergoing management the soonest so that they would shrink.

I promised myself that I should live for a hundred years. Why? Because my sons need me. I want to see them grow until they can live independently and soar high to reach their dreams. It boils down to one thing. I should have listened to my grandparents and make healthier choices and do healthier practices CONSISTENTLY without sacrificing the comfort and joy in doing them. I do an easy exercise regimen, force myself to have a complete number of sleeping hours (Even though it's not that consistent yet but little by little I learn to drop everything and do it because it's necessary. I am going there, promise!), take or drink high quality supplements without breaking the bank aside from eating the right food. In line with this, I would like to share with you that it is such a blessing that I have been introduced to an award-winning herbal drink powder that is so nutritious and tastes really, really good. I am taking this for a month and I believe that somehow this helps alleviate my current health problems. The product that I am talking about is Easy Pha-Max Wheatgrass Honey. What makes me motivated to drink it is that one tablespoon of this in 200 ml of cold water, although I prefer to dilute it more, is equivalent to one pound of fresh wheatgrass or 10 kilos of fresh fruits and vegetables combined.

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According to Medical News Today, wheatgrass in its processed form has a lot of health benefits. It can be a good source of antioxidants and protein, can prevent and treat cancer and diabetes, fight infections, and treat gastrointestinal distress. Gaya ko na nagkakaedad na, its about time to focus on practicing a healthy lifestyle seriously and consistently para mas maging malakas at mahaba ang buhay para sa pamilya! . Thank you so much, @wheatgrasscan and @fruitsinbloom, for sending these herbal drink powder and fruits over! Ang gandang combination nito kasi pala a beautiful fruit arrangement with wheatgrass is equivalent na to 10 kilos of vegetables! Wow! Moreover, to enjoy the award-winning Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass Herbal Drink Powder, stir it with 200 ml of cold water and enjoy like iced tea at maa-achieve na ang health benefits nito! Great! 😍 . . . . . #allaroundpinaymama #aapmreviews #aapmhealthandwellness #naturalwheatgrass #easyphamax #wheatgrasscan #organic #healthy #healthdrink #herbaldrink #lovemail #bloggermail #mommybloggersph #bksmoms

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It is the first wheatgrass-based supplement that uses the roots and leaves of wheatgrass which contains abscisic acid, the most-coveted plant hormone for cancer prevention and promotion of a healthy cell function. It contains seven amino acids, 13 vitamins, 10 alkaline minerals, trace minerals, fiber, chlorophyll and over 100 types of enzymes. It is rich in fiber for good digestion and certified organic. I enjoy drinking it because it's like drinking any of my favorite beverages because it tastes really, really good and the benefits are tremendous.

By the way, we can purchase Easy Pha-Max Wheatgrass in Mercury Drug Stores nationwide, Lazada PH, and www.wheatgrasscan.com.

Super sarap and refreshing itong Easy Pha-Max Wheatgrass Honey! I like it ice-cold at mas masarap pa siya sa iced tea. Taking one to two servings per day is encouraged. Wheatgrass Honey (650g Canister) costs Php1,190 in www.wheatgrasscan.com. Matipid naman siyang gamitin so one canister goes a long way.

There is also Easy Pha-Max Wheatgrass Pure (30 sachets per boxPhp990, see the upper portion of the photo for reference) which I haven't tested yet but I am sure it also tastes really good. By the way, each sachet contains 2 grams of wheatgrass powder that is equivalent to 10 kilos of fruits and vegetables in health benefits.

It's inevitable that people get sick but it can be prevented, right? There is no harm if we listen to old people especially when it comes to our health because their wisdom is based on experience. They are there to guide us to live a better and healthier life. Admit it, we also do the same with our kids or the youngsters that we know and we teach them the improved version of what the elders have taught us because at present we already have a concrete basis for those pearls of wisdom and better alternatives to implement them. Always remember, health is wealth.