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10 Easiest Indoor Plants to Grow

August 06, 2020

Best Foods that Enhance Mental Activity

July 26, 2020

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Due to the demands of the fast-paced learning in schools, students nowadays especially the older ones who don't have packed lunches opt for fast or junk foods to fill their stomachs and to save time. To be awake and alert all the time, most of them already drink coffee or energy drinks as boosters. It is already proven that energy drinks can affect kidney health and it's not advised to drink it a few times each day. It's okay to take coffee for caffeine boost once in a while but too much may give you the opposite effect.

Students must be encouraged to observe proper diet and nutrition to sustain their growing cells and enhance their memory and thinking. It's already given that oxygen is critically needed by the brain cells to be alive and to function well. Aside from oxygen, the following sources of nutrition are proven needed by the brain for development and learning:

Tyrosine

The body uses tyrosine to make chemical messengers that are involved in conditions involving the brain such as mental alertness. It is usually found in protein-rich food. It boosts mental performance and alertness. Some foods rich in protein are fish, beef, chicken, pork, and dairy products like cheese, milk, and yogurt.

Ham, Sausage, Salami, Cheese, Hard Cheese, Camembert

Iron

Iron is a mineral that is mostly found in the hemoglobin, iron, and oxygen-binding protein of red blood cells, and in the myoglobin, iron, and oxygen-binding protein of muscle cells. Iron is needed for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide in the different parts of the body most especially the brain. Dark green vegetables, eggs, meat, beans, rice, and fish are good sources of iron.

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Boron

Boron aids in improving thinking skills and muscle coordination. The common sources of boron are grapes, apples, nuts, and dried beans.

Nutcracker, Grape, Vine, Apples, Nuts, Autumn Fruits

Zinc

Zinc plays a key role in maintaining vision, the sense that is needed to retrieve information, and it is present in high concentrations in the eye. Whole grains, beans, seafood, dairy products, nuts, and turkey meat are high in zinc.

Grain, Corn, Beans, Seed, Natural, Healthy, Cereal

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is used for physical and mental stress and thinking problems aside from strengthening the immune system. Vitamin C also enhances the absorption of iron. It is usually found in fresh vegetables and citrus fruits like orange, lemon, and kalamansi.

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Carbohydrates

Getting a good source of carbohydrates from whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, and legumes provides a high-quality fuel for optimal brain function.

Rice Noodles, Noodles, Pasta Salad, Asparagus, Green

Proper nutrition is one of the best ways to enhance mental activity. Learning and nutrition go hand in hand.

Iron levels must be always normal and saturated fats must be kept low. Always encourage students to eat nutritious snacks and avoid skipping meals or eating too much throughout the day to avoid loss of concentration and alertness. Eating foods that enhance mental activity coming from natural sources is encouraged than taking supplements.

References:

Tenedero, H.S. (2001). Breaking the I.Q. Myth. Pasig City, M. Mla. Center for Learning and Teaching

Styles, Phils. Inc.

Khambatta, C. Are Carbs Destroying or Helping Your Brain? Retrieved from

https://www.mangomannutrition.com/carbs-helping-hurting-brain/

Search for a vitamin or supplement. Retrieved from https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements

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30 Inspirational Quotes for Teacher Appreciation

July 22, 2020

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We celebrate National Teachers Month from September 5 to October 5. During this month-long celebration, we salute the men and women who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of the human race. Throughout history, man was able to conquer his physical weaknesses amidst the threat of ferocious beasts and the unforgiving environment through the transfer of practices and traditions which eventually form his trove of knowledge with the help of his teacher.

We know our teachers as individuals who give us quizzes, designate projects, check our work, instill in us good morals and right conduct, extend their time, love, and care like a family. We are what we are right now because of the influence of our parents, environment, and of course, our dear teachers. Let's pay tribute to them through this collection of quotes by famous people from different parts of the world.

Teacher Appreciation Quotes, Inspirational Teacher Quotes

“Teachers are like flowers: they spread their beauty throughout the world. Their love of learning touches the hearts of their students, who then carry that sense of wonder with them wherever they may go. Teachers, with their words of wisdom, awaken the spirit within us all and lead us down the roads of life.” – Deanna Beisser

“ A teacher is one of the most special people in the world, for who else could spend day after day giving of themselves to someone else’s children?” – Deanna Beisser

“The man who can make hard things easy is the educator.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats

“The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-trust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciple.” – Amos Bronson Alcott

“A teacher is a very special person who uses his or her creativity and loving, inquiring mind to develop the rare talent of encouraging others to think, to dream, to learn, to try, to do!” – Beverly Conklin

“What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches.” – Karl Menninger

“Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges.” - Joyce Meyer

"A master can tell you what he expects of you. A teacher, though, awakens your own expectations."- Patricia Neal

“One good teacher in a lifetime may sometimes change a delinquent into a solid citizen.” - Philip Wylie

“Everyone who remembers his own education remembers teachers, not methods, and techniques. The teacher is the heart of the educational system.” - Sidney Hook

“Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.” - Bill Gates

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” - Henry Adams

“A good teacher must be able to put himself in the place of those who find learning hard.” - Eliphas Levi

“What people need and what they want may be different… Teachers are those who educate the people to appreciate the things they need.” – Elbert Hubbard

“The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.” - Khalil Gibran

"The greatest sign of a success for a teacher, is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist."- Maria Montessori

"I would think that the only people with whom you would ever want to "get even with" are the teachers who inspired you to succeed."- Robert John Meehan

"I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well."-Alexander of Macedon

"The true aim of every one who aspires to be a teacher should be, not to impart his own opinions, but to kindle minds."- F. W. Robertson

“Teaching seems to me beyond doubt the greatest of the professions.” – Theodore Brameld

“The future of the nation is on the shoulders of teachers and how they teach kids; the future of the world is in the classroom where the teachers are. And if we have any chance to guarantee a positive bridge to the 21st century, it is how we educate the children in the classrooms today.” – Richard Reginald Green

“Teaching should be such that what is offered is perceived as a valuable gift and not as a hard duty.”- Albert Einstein

“It is noble to teach oneself; it is still nobler to teach others.”- Mark Twain

“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” - Malala Yousafzai

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” - Albert Einstein

“The teacher is engaged, not simply in the training of the individual, but in the formation of the proper social life. I believe that every teacher should realize the dignity of his calling, that he is a social servant set apart for the maintenance of proper social order and the securing of the right social growth. I believe that in this way the teacher always is the prophet of the true God and the usherer in of the true kingdom of God. – John Dewey

“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” - William Arthur Ward

“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” - Brad Henry

Last but not the least, let us end our tribute with "A Message of Thanks to All the Great Teachers in the World" by Donna Fargo:

Thank you for being such wonderful teachers, exemplary role models, and caring people.

Thank you for knowing your subjects and sharing your knowledge.

Thank you for not being afraid to treat students like real people.

Thank you for showing acceptance, approval, and appreciation.

These are all gifts that are so important to a student’s development and that your students will always remember, just as they will also remember you.

Words of encouragement, a little respect, simple gestures of kindness from a teacher promote the perfect climate for students to study, learn and grow.

Your attitude translates into a spirit of friendliness and good will towards others in an atmosphere of creative freedom, joy and ease, and you foster this feeling in your classroom.

I salute the good work you’ve done. I appreciate the people you are, and I thank you for your positive influence.

You have passed on invaluable instruction and wisdom and created pleasurable moments associated with learning that will always be sweet memories.

Thank you for answering the call to be teachers.

Thank you for the enduring impression you’ve made in the lives you have touched.

Every community needs people like you.

Your contributions are immeasurable.

Your lessons are permanent.

You improve our world.

You are so important.

Thank You!

References:

Schurter, B. (2017). Retrieved from http://www.bschurter.com/national-teacher-day-thank-you-

teachers/

Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/site/100favoritequotesforteachers/

Retrieved from https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_teacher.html

Choosing the Right Cosmetic Dentistry Clinic

July 17, 2020

Cosmetic dentistry can help you improve the looks of your teeth which may boost your self-confidence. Therefore, cosmetic dentistry is a way for you to invest in your smile. There are many cosmetic dentistry clinics for you to choose from. To save time and energy, I have here tips for you in choosing the right one.

Experience

Experience is vital in any profession, and hence a good dentistry clinic should have dentists that are experienced with carrying out cosmetic dentistry. A good Cosmetic Dentist Essex should have done cosmetic dentistry procedures successfully to many clients and the clinic should always have a credible dentist with such experience.

The clinic should also train other dentists so that they can gain experience before handling the patients directly. A reputable clinic is one that always ensures that you are in good hands once you go for a cosmetic dentistry procedure.

Doctor, Dentist, Dental, Clinic, Medical, Surgeon

Specialization

Popular clinics always have dentists that are specialized in conducting different types of cosmetic dentistry procedures. Patients have different needs when it comes to cosmetic dentistry, therefore, the ability of a clinic to cater to those needs defines its quality. Thus, there is a truth in the saying that "Specialized dentists can treat better and perform better."

Technology

In our generation, advanced technology is in every home and industry and it is needed in conducting cosmetic dentistry procedures for the clients to experience world-class service. The dentists and the dental clinic should always be updated in knowledge and facilities. Different technologies such as dental lasers, dental sedation, and intra-oral imaging, are some of the clinic's basic features.

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Objectives of the clinic

The dental clinic's primary objective should always be geared towards providing the best service for the clients and should not focus solely on profit alone. The right clinic will always look for experienced dentists ensuring that it caters to the needs of the clients.

The above features characterize an excellent dentistry clinic among the many clinics that provide cosmetic dentistry. As you look for the services of different cosmetic dentistry clinics, all the elements and factors should be looked at before you decide where you will get your dentistry services. To help you decide further, here are some tips that can help you as you choose:

Reviews

Reviews are generally honest and unbiased, making them the best sources of information for anyone searching for a good dentistry clinic. The recommendations can be obtained from friends and family. The internet also provides avenues in which you can get reviews.

Make trial visits

Trial visits involve checking out the clinics before choosing the clinic in which you will get your treatment. These help you get a first-hand experience of how they treat their patients. It would help if you can gauge the environment the clinic offers and the hospitality of the staff.

As soon as you make the trial visits to the different clinics, then it is easier for you to decide because you can compare different clinics thoroughly depending on your own observation.

Children'S Hospital, Hall Hospital, Hospital, Hall

Time provided for consultation

The time for consultation is an essential consideration as you choose a clinic. As you search for dentistry services, you need a dentist who has sufficient time to know your dental history to diagnose you properly so that you can be treated with the right procedure.

It is essential not to choose a clinic that is overscheduled because there is some point that you may not get an audience with the head dentist or consultants. The best clinic should have many well-trained dentists to help deal with the number of patients who visit.

The cost

The cost involved is also a factor that you must consider as you choose the right cosmetic dentistry clinic. The best clinics should cater to the people from all walks of life and they should offer a wide array of payment plans and options.

Furthermore, the information about the cost and payment plans help you choose a clinic where you can comfortably pay to access its services. As you consider prices, it is also essential to look at the quality of services to be provided.

Location

The location is also an important aspect and you should look for clinics near you. It is not necessary to go for long drives because it adds to the cost and it is time and energy-consuming.

As you are choosing the right clinic, you can visit several clinics near you and gauge the one that is best for you. Google is also a tool that can help you be aware of the clinics that are close to your home.

Bottom Line

Many clinics deal with dentistry and choosing the best clinic that suits your lifestyle and needs is essential. Achieving a perfect smile requires clinics with dentists that are good at what they do.

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4 Tips to Make an Event Successful

July 15, 2020

You are SAFE at The Manila Hotel

July 02, 2020

The historic hotel partially reopens in time for its 108th anniversary with upgraded

hygiene protocols for guest safety; and launches special anniversary promo.

The Manila Hotel, All-Around Pinay Mama blog

Just a day before the historic hotel’s founding anniversary, The Manila Hotel plans to partially open its doors to its valued guests, with the famed Café Ilang Ilang, the Lobby Lounge, and the Delicatessen resuming operations on July 3, 2020. A rebirth of sorts after months of following the government’s quarantine protocols, the hotel has adjusted along with the rest of the world in navigating the “new normal,” and puts a high premium on the well-being of guests.

With the lobby shining bright anew signifying eternal hope, The Manila Hotel commemorates its 108th founding anniversary on July 4 by welcoming guests with an enduring brand of service that is now focused on enhanced health, hygiene, and sanitation protocols in line with DOH guidelines.

As the hotel prepares for the reopening, Atty Joey Lina, the president of The Manila Hotel, assures the public, “You are safe here. We have taken every precaution to heart so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind when you visit or stay with us.”

To its valued guests who are waiting for Café Ilang Ilang to open, The Manila Hotel offers its 108th Anniversary Promo that gives the first 108 customers for the first 108 days of its reopening (including Saturdays and Sundays) a special dining rate of only Php1,250 for lunch, and only Php1,550 for dinner. Café Ilang Ilang likewise returns with a new system for dining where guests can “order and eat all you can,” meaning they can order as much food as they want from the selection of dishes at a fixed price.

Both Café Ilang Ilang and the Lobby Lounge will be open with limited seating capacity. Thorough sanitation procedures will be implemented, and guests can order using disposable menu, eat using cutlery in sealed containers, and even use tables with acrylic dividers. Front-facing personnel communicating with guests like Guest Services Officers (GSOs) and waiters will don masks, gloves, and face shields. To limit contact with guests, Café Ilang Ilang is also fine-tuning its contactless ordering and payment system.

Adopting best practices, the hotel launches a comprehensive initiative to assure its patrons they are safe at The Manila Hotel. High-traffic public areas will have hygiene reminder signages and distance indicators, and guests will be asked to undergo mandatory temperature checks, and health declaration procedure. Limited capacity will also be implemented in elevators, while several hotel facilities will remain closed including the spa, swimming pool, gym, and other areas.

High-touch points like door handles, elevator buttons, public area furniture, and others will be sanitized multiple times per day using UV technology. Tests reveal that UV sanitation greatly reduces the bacteria count on surfaces, as demonstrated by lower RLU readings—whose value is used as a measure of surface cleanliness—after the procedure.

Barring announcements from the government to the contrary, the hotel also plans to start accepting room bookings by August 2020. The public will be assured of rooms thoroughly cleaned first with UV-C light technology to eliminate germs, bacteria, and viruses; followed by medical-grade sterilizing and disinfecting solution. A change of fresh and sanitized linens; sanitation of touchpoints in the room including remote controls, lamps, etc.; and thorough bathroom disinfection are also part of the procedure. Guests will also receive personal wellness kits, issued a UV-sanitized keycard, and arrive at guestrooms with a seal of assurance that they are the first to enter the sanitized environment.

Because taking care of its own people means they can take better care of guests, The Manila Hotel has invested in testing its staff upon return to work to ensure they are healthy. The culinary team strictly adheres to stringent protocols on proper hygiene, hand washing, and food handling. Staff will be required to wear PPEs as needed, and strict implementation of distancing measures will be done in the offices, front desk, and other areas frequently by guests.

The Manila Hotel looks forward to welcoming both loyal and new guests with the kind of service it is known for, with the assurance that “YOU ARE SAFE HERE” is not just a tagline but a commitment it truly means to uphold.

10 Easiest Indoor Plants to Grow

Best Foods that Enhance Mental Activity

30 Inspirational Quotes for Teacher Appreciation

Choosing the Right Cosmetic Dentistry Clinic

4 Tips to Make an Event Successful

You are SAFE at The Manila Hotel

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