What does Kris Aquino take to sharpen her memory?
September 20, 2006 | 12:00am
Dear Lucy,
I remember you mentioned before that taking vitamins could help sharpen the memory. You said it was recommended by Kris Aquino. What is this vitamin again and where can I buy it? I’m a 34-year-old mom and have gone through two Cesarean operations. They say that anesthesia can make one forgetful.
Ms. Forgetful
The supplement you are asking about is gingko biloba and I get my supply from gnc. Gingko biloba is one of the most popular herbs in the world and there have been a lot of studies on the benefits of this wonder herb. But its most powerful effect is on circulation. It is known to dilate the smallest segment of the micro-capillaries, increasing both the blood circulation and oxygen levels in the brain (which is probably why it is touted as a memory aid) as well as in other critical organ tissues.
Lucy
Dear Tingting,
My hair is perpetually dry. You seem to have such lustrous hair. Is there a natural remedy to dry hair that you can suggest?
Dry May
You can try coco oil. Rich in lauric acid, coconut oil is one of the healthiest things you can use as food, medicine, and a beauty aid. It is the healthiest thing you can put on your skin and hair. It prevents wrinkles and age spots. It helps control dandruff. Before the advent of shampoos and conditioners, coco oil was used by our grandmothers to make their hair always shiny. It’s worked into the scalp – it can often be messy, but the effect is well worth the trouble. Coconut oil is now available in supermarkets.
Tingting
Dear Rissa,
I just passed the medical boards and decided to reward myself with a trip to the beach with my friends. My skin got really burnt! It feels sore all over and I’m as red as a lobster! I guess I enjoyed myself under the sun too much. How can I go through this as painlessly as possible? What products would you recommend to help heal my skin? Thanks a million!
Lobster Girl
Looks like this beach babe broke rule number 1: never skip sunblock! You may be a bronze goddess after endless fun in the sun but you’re bronzed AND BURNT, too! Never skip sun protection. What you’ve got is a bad case of sunburn. You have to first cool down the burn to prevent it from further penetrating into the skin. Here’s a healing recipe you can easily try at home. Sponge the burnt areas repeatedly with either natural yogurt or a solution of milk and water. Or you can relax yourself in a chamomile-infused bath for at least 15 minutes. The burns will feel immediately less sore after the heat dissipates. Don’t apply creams to the skin until it is completely cool because they will hold in the heat. When it’s cool, apply moisturizer, preferably containing a healing substance like aloe vera, chamomile or honey. Get some after-sun relief and try Kiss My Face After Sun Aloe Soother from the Beauty Bar; it’s fragrance-free and contains 95 percent aloe. You can also try L’Occitane Reparitive After Sun Balm (available at Rustan’s Essenses) with shea butter and sunflower – great moisturizers for dry skin. These products will help relieve and heal your skin and bring it back to normal. And no matter how tempting, do resist the urge to peel your skin! Doing so will harm rather than heal.
Rissa
Send your questions via e-mail to tingtingcojuangco@yahoo.com, rissa_samson@yahoo.com, or fax Lucy Torres-Gomez at 301-9732.
I remember you mentioned before that taking vitamins could help sharpen the memory. You said it was recommended by Kris Aquino. What is this vitamin again and where can I buy it? I’m a 34-year-old mom and have gone through two Cesarean operations. They say that anesthesia can make one forgetful.
Ms. Forgetful
The supplement you are asking about is gingko biloba and I get my supply from gnc. Gingko biloba is one of the most popular herbs in the world and there have been a lot of studies on the benefits of this wonder herb. But its most powerful effect is on circulation. It is known to dilate the smallest segment of the micro-capillaries, increasing both the blood circulation and oxygen levels in the brain (which is probably why it is touted as a memory aid) as well as in other critical organ tissues.
Lucy
My hair is perpetually dry. You seem to have such lustrous hair. Is there a natural remedy to dry hair that you can suggest?
Dry May
You can try coco oil. Rich in lauric acid, coconut oil is one of the healthiest things you can use as food, medicine, and a beauty aid. It is the healthiest thing you can put on your skin and hair. It prevents wrinkles and age spots. It helps control dandruff. Before the advent of shampoos and conditioners, coco oil was used by our grandmothers to make their hair always shiny. It’s worked into the scalp – it can often be messy, but the effect is well worth the trouble. Coconut oil is now available in supermarkets.
Tingting
I just passed the medical boards and decided to reward myself with a trip to the beach with my friends. My skin got really burnt! It feels sore all over and I’m as red as a lobster! I guess I enjoyed myself under the sun too much. How can I go through this as painlessly as possible? What products would you recommend to help heal my skin? Thanks a million!
Lobster Girl
Looks like this beach babe broke rule number 1: never skip sunblock! You may be a bronze goddess after endless fun in the sun but you’re bronzed AND BURNT, too! Never skip sun protection. What you’ve got is a bad case of sunburn. You have to first cool down the burn to prevent it from further penetrating into the skin. Here’s a healing recipe you can easily try at home. Sponge the burnt areas repeatedly with either natural yogurt or a solution of milk and water. Or you can relax yourself in a chamomile-infused bath for at least 15 minutes. The burns will feel immediately less sore after the heat dissipates. Don’t apply creams to the skin until it is completely cool because they will hold in the heat. When it’s cool, apply moisturizer, preferably containing a healing substance like aloe vera, chamomile or honey. Get some after-sun relief and try Kiss My Face After Sun Aloe Soother from the Beauty Bar; it’s fragrance-free and contains 95 percent aloe. You can also try L’Occitane Reparitive After Sun Balm (available at Rustan’s Essenses) with shea butter and sunflower – great moisturizers for dry skin. These products will help relieve and heal your skin and bring it back to normal. And no matter how tempting, do resist the urge to peel your skin! Doing so will harm rather than heal.
Rissa
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