Why is it things go wrong in the home when we’re just too busy to deal with it? One of the reasons for this is that we tend to put off those maintenance tasks we don’t like very much. We’ve always got something else we have to do! Of course, things eventually break down and we’re left with a huge repair bill. As much as we hate to give up quality time with our families, it is essential we devote some energy and attention to issues around the home.

Plumbing is one of those areas that we hate having to deal with. It’s stinky, dirty, and wet! But blocked drains and guttering can cause so many problems with the house. Damp and mold spores can begin to form. And that revolting aroma that emanates from the sink can’t be ignored forever. Often, all that is required is a cleaning solution flushed through the waste pipes. However, a blocked toilet can cause very serious problems.

If your toilet isn’t flushing through, you will have to stop using it until the system is cleared. You may need to call in the professionals. Having no toilet in the house can be more than a little inconvenient! Drain and Plumbing professionals can often get the blockage cleared, but it may cost you an excess on your insurance policy.

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Sleep has been widely recognized as one of the most important aspects of health and well being. Good quality sleep has been shown to increase our alertness, improve our mood, and even keep our metabolism functioning. We are able to respond more quickly and creatively to problems and are less likely to be irritable. Good sleep can have a profound impact on the quality of our life, work, and relationships. Equally, poor quality sleep or a disturbed night’s sleep can affect us very negatively. While a few bad nights here and there are usually normal and easy to correct, we should be vigilant against chronic insomnia. Poor sleep can have a rapid effect on our ability to function. Our appetite can change and our moods can become unstable. We can find it impossible to concentrate and may even become tearful or anxious. Over time, we are far more vulnerable to conditions like depression.

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How do you maintain a healthy lifestyle? Do you have any guidelines or proper knowledge on how to keep yourself healthy? Healthcare experts suggest the importance of a well-balanced lifestyle in curbing illnesses. However, a study found another important factor in easing diseases, including those that are triggered by high cholesterol.

Based on the most recent survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST), one in every ten Filipino adults has high cholesterol, while 21 in every 100 are in borderline high. While it is important to keep proper nutrition and lifestyle in check, a study published in the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America suggested that successful treatment of diseases require consistent intake of medications as indicated by doctors.

“Proper medication adherence is found to be an effective way of managing, if not averting, known diseases,” said Tomas Marcelo Agana III, president of Pharex HealthCorp. “That’s why for people with high cholesterol, we want them to bear in mind that good compliance to medication will keep their cholesterol levels at ease and eventually, improve the quality of their lives.”