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Thursday, July 26, 2018

What Happens To Your Body and Health When You Use Cellphone Before Going To Sleep


As most mobile phones at present enable users to do many things other than calling and texting, many people now have the habit of using their cell phones from time to time. And many people, for various reasons, use mobile phones even at bedtime--unaware that they are already putting their health at risk by doing such.
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According to Health Hacks, people must be aware that using cellphones before sleeping is not good for their health.

"Unfortunately, the habit of checking our phones before going to sleep is very ingrained--but the consequences for our health are severe and often underestimated.

Here are the reasons why you should stop the habit of checking your phone before going to sleep:
  • When you use cellphone before going to sleep, your brain receives a stimulus to stay awake. When you look at a very bright screen, a stream of photons tells your brain, "It's not time to sleep yet." When this happens, the release of the sleep hormone melatonin is inhibited.
  • It enables the onset of certain diseases. Obviously, the wakeful state leads to a reduction in a person's sleeping hours. In turn, insomnia increases one's susceptibility to illness. It can lead to certain conditions; including depression, irritability, and drug abuse.
  • There is a risk of brain damage. When the habit is deeply-rooted, neural problems can occur over time. This can result in the reduction of a person's ability to memorize, to concentrate, and to solve the problem.
  • It increases physical problems. If we do not sleep, our bodies suffer. It can increase appetites and result in weight problems.
More reasons why you should stop checking your cell phone at bedtime:
This article was filed under Health, Health news, Healthy life news, Newshealth, and Health blogs.

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Wednesday, December 06, 2017

14 Gadget Gifts Under P2500


Christmas is just around the corner, and its the time of the year again for gift giving. Nowadays, tech gifts are the favorable present of anyone in all ages. Buying a gadget or anything related to tech doesn't always means you have to spend much for such gift. You can still give a wonderful techie present even with just a budget of P2500 and below.
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Here we list 14 gadget gift ideas that a Filipino techie or even non-techie loved ones will surely appreciate receiving this holiday season.

Google Chromecast 2

The Google Chromecast 2 is a perfect gift for those who always love to stream Youtube videos or binge watch TV series and movies from Netflix or iFlix. With just this tiny little device, it will turn your basic TV into a smart TV. You can also cast your smartphone's display directly on your TV, which makes sharing of videos to the whole family at ease.
Here's a quick look to the Google Chromecast 2 specs:
  • Output: HDMI
  • Processor: Marvell Armada 1500 Mini Plus 88DE3006 SoC, 1.2GHz dual ARM Cortex-A7 processors
  • RAM: 512MB
  • Storage: 256MB flash
  • Max. Output Video Resolution: 1080p
  • Dimensions: 51.9 in diameter, 13.49mm (H)
  • Weight: 39.1 g
  • Connectivity: 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)
  • Power: microUSB (Power adapter included)
The Google Chromecast 2 is priced at just P1499, you can buy it from this link.

Coloud Bang Speaker

The Coloud Bang speaker is a perfect gift for anyone who loves listening to music. It is perfect for every music jamming session, it is so portable its easy to carry. It also have a wide variety of color selections that will surely fit anyone's personality.
The Coloud Bang is a small, and lightweight wired speaker. It is capable to give you 8 hours of playback time on a single charge. Its dimension is just the following: 2 inches (50.8 millimeters) tall and 2.9 inches (13.66 millimeters) wide. It also weighs at just 3.3 ounces (93.55 grams). Compact and portable but a powerful one.
It is currently priced at just P1495, and you can buy it from this link.

Cherry Mobile C33

The Cherry Mobile C33 is a basic phone from Cherry Mobile. If you think someone needs a phone so you can contact them via SMS or calls, and giving them a smartphone will seems too complicated for them, then this basic phone is just a perfect choice.
This is also a good choice for a backup phone that you can confidently use on public areas where thieves and snatchers have hot eyes. You won't be targeted anymore as this phone is just a cheap basic phone.
It has a 1.77" TFT LCD screen, Dual SIM, Bluetooth, FM Radio, Multimedia Player, 5MP camera, 600mAh battery, and is capable of having a micro SD card of up to 32GB in capacity.
For its price of just P429, it can be a really nice gift. You can buy this at any Cherry Mobile kiosks and outlets.

Yell Energy Pack 8800mAh Power Bank

You can never go wrong with a powerbank if you intend to give it as a gift. Almost anyone owns a smartphone nowadays, and owning a powerbank to have an emergency supply of battery juice is somehow a necessity these days.
Aside from its cute candy look, here's the rest of the specs of this powerbank:
  • Unrivaled charging speed
  • Smart power detection
  • Shake to check battery status
  • Compatible with iPhone and most Smartphones
  • USB Output Port
  • Synchronous Charging and Discharging
  • Intelligent Micro Chip Controller
  • Multiple Safety Protection
This powerbank retails at P2150. You can buy it from this link. If you want cheaper alternatives, we also made a list of high capacity powerbanks that are priced under P1000.

Starmobile Play Dash 8GB

The Starmobile Play Dash is a cheap smartphone that is a really nice techie gift. It is priced at just P2490. With its price, its a decent smartphone to begin with, and makes it a gadget gift that won't break the bank.
It has 4.5" display and it runs on Android Marshmallow operating system. It has 1GB RAM, a quad-core processor, 8GB internal storage that is still expandable with a micro SD card of up to 32GB in capacity, and an 8-megapixels camera on the rear, paired with a 2MP cam on the front.
You can buy it online from this link.



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Urbanears Humlan


A perfect gift for audiophiles, or anyone who loves to listen to music. Urbanears has been a well-known brand on head-fi stuff, and the Urbanears Humlan is one of the headphones that perfectly balances its sleek looks, audio performance, and budget price tag.
The ear cushions are washable and this particular headphones comes in different color varieties. It has an SRP of P2250.

Happy Plugs In-Ear


Another wonderful gift for an audiophile is this Happy Plugs In-Ear. It has elegant design that perfectly matches your style. Well, it is not just good on the looks but it is also well-received by head-fi's due to its cheap price yet a good performing pair of in-ear monitors.
  • 14.9 mm handmade drivers
  • Frequency Response 20 Hz-15kHz
  • Impedance 30+20%
  • Sensitivity 110+3dB
  • Max Input Power 3mW
  • With microphone and built-in remote
  • Works with all phone, tablets and mp3 players
Happy Plugs Earbuds Deluxe Editions retails at just P1190. It also comes with Rose Gold, Gold and Silver color variants. Buy it from this link.

Cherry Mobile Desire R7 Mini


The Cherry Mobile Desire R7 Mini has a 4" display, a quad core processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB internal storage that is expandable up to 32GB with a micro SD card, 5MP and 2MP camera (rear and front-facing), and a 1500mAh battery capacity.
At P2299 its a decent smartphone, with all the basic capabilities, a perfect gift for your niece or nephew as their first smartphone.
You can buy the Cherry Mobile Desire R7 Mini at any Cherry Mobile kiosks or store, you can also buy accessories for this phone such as cases and screen protectors via this link.

Yell Bubble Bluetooth Speaker

The Yell Bubble Bluetooth Speaker is another nice gift for anyone who loves music and cute stuff. This is another fancy product from Yell.
With this speaker, you can play music via Bluetooth or Line-input. The speaker is capable of up to 20 hours of continuous playback time. It also have a built-in 2,800mAh external power bank that you can use to charge your phone. Its a speaker and powerbank in one. With its design, it can be easily attached to a backpack or any sport gear. A LED indicator is also present to show battery level.
For complete specs, click this link. This bluetooth speaker retails at P1950.

Nokia 105

The Nokia 105 is another basic phone that you can buy for cheap. I hope you do know the quality of Nokia products, it is still much better than those basic phones from other China brands. Even at its simplest, the Nokia 105 still looks elegant.
It has 1.4" colored display, and is available in black, white and blue color variants. Its a perfect choice for a secondary phone.
You can buy the Nokia 105 online via this link. SRP: P850 only.

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Momax iPower Milk Powerbank


Momax is another popular powerbank brand. This particular iPower Milk powerbank model surely does makes a cute present.
The 5000mAh variant retails at P1850. You can purchase it at Digital Walker stores.

Firefly Mobile AURII Dream One

This smartphone has 5" of display, quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 32GB micro SD support, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front-facing camera, and a 2100mAh battery.
It is one of the best smartphone that you can buy for just P2299 at any Firefly kiosks or store. It was P2699 before but now it got marked down, that means more savings from your gifts budget.
You can buy it online, at P2399. Its P100-more but you'll get a free armor case, tempered glass screen protector, and a free SIM card which are really nice to have. Buy it from this link (P2399 with freebies). It is available as free shipping and cash-on-delivery.

Nokia 3310 (2017)


The new Nokia 3310 is another perfect tech gift on the cheap. Its one of the best feature phones out there that you can get. It even have 3G connectivity that is usually not present on other basic phones. Well, its the same old design we used to love, just new and better in terms of performance and capabilities. It has dual-SIM, colored display, camera and a micro SD card slot.
The Nokia 3310 2017 retails at just P2490. You can buy it online from this link.

Cherry Mobile Fusion Aura 3 


The Cherry Mobile Fusion Aura 3 is a cheap Android tablet that is another nice present, be it for the old or young ones.
It has 7" of IPS display, quad core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, micro SD card slot that supports up to 32GB, 2MP front camera, and 2400mAh battery capacity.
You can buy the Cherry Mobile Fusion Aura 3 tablet at any Cherry Mobile kiosks or stores. You can also buy it online via this link. The 4GB variant has an SRP of P2179 while the 8GB variant is at P2499.
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Tuesday, July 04, 2017

Gadget Use Brought This Kid to the Hospital - What Happened?

Do you allow your kids - children below 12 years old - to use your gadgets? Even worse, have you bought them their own gadgets? If so, read this story of what happened to Mikayla, a six-year old girl who is hooked on tablets and TVs. The event happened last June 27, around 10:30PM at the home of Mikayla. While her mom was cleaning their house, Mikayla let out a loud scream. Her mom thought that she saw a cockroach - she is allergic to it - and asked what's wrong. Mikayla let out another scream while calling her mom. Sensing that something is wrong, her mom ran in panic only to find Mikayla on the floor, shaking uncontrollably. Checking for any sign of injury from a fall or slipping, her mom asked what was wrong or what happened. Mikayla answered "mommy, I can't move my (left) arm." Trying to make sense of what's happening, the mother kept on asking her daughter about what happened and what she is feeling if any. She can only answer "“mommy, I really can't move my arm.. look it's like jelly!” When her mom asked Mikayla to get up from the floor and lie down on the bed, they were shocked because she could not stand by herself. By this time, her mom noticed that Mikayla's lips were uneven, and that her speech is becoming slurred. The mom decided to call over her brother who lives next door. More calm than the mother, Mikayla's uncle asked her again what happened, but he got the same answer. She couldn't move her arm nor close her fingers when asked to do so. Her uncle decided to massage her arm and hand, and after a few minutes, Mikayla could move her fingers and her arm and she slowly recovered. When things settled, the adults asked Mikayla what happened and what she was doing before the incident happened. According to Mikayla, after taking a bath, she proceeded to watch the TV. She was also playing with her earrings at the time, sticking it in her crayons. That was when her left hand started shaking and she felt dizzy at the same time. What immediately came to mind was that she may have suffered a stroke (except that it was her left arm that was "paralyzed" but it was her right lips that were skewed)! They have decided to bring Mikayla to a hospital. Around 12:30AM of June 28, they went to the hospital, where they met Mikayla's dad who came from work. The doctor interviewed them to try and seek out probable cause for her seizure. The residing doctor could not determine the cause of her seizure so he ordered CT scan as well as X-ray for Mikayla. She was also confined so doctors could conduct further observation. By 8:30AM, Mikayla was back to her normal "makulit" self. Citing concern for the unexplained seizure, the pediatrician referred them to a neurologist for children. The pediatric neurologist interviewed them, then conducted physical tests and ordered EEG and MRI scans. The CT scan and X-ray results all came back OK. The MRI however showed one vein that was standing out. A neurosurgeon who reviewed the MRI explained that it was normal, probably an effect of the seizure. Another MRI was ordered two weeks from that day just to make sure. More concerning was the result of the EEG. The results showed that Mikayla's right brain reaction to flickering lights were slower than normal. The neurologist said it was an effect of the seizure as well. So what was Mikayla's condition and what caused it? The pediatric neurologist's believe that she suffered from Focal Seizure. What caused the seizure is not 100% certain, but the neurologist believes that the excessive use of gadgets is the main trigger. Mikayla's mom agreed with the doctors assessment. She admitted that Mikayla was immersed in her iPad and TV since vacation started last March. Her mom is partly taking blame, citing her work at home business, as well as having no help at home nor in her business. (Mikayla's mom makes crafts and gift items. Mikayla left the hospital June 30th. Her mom was advised to monitor Mikayla closely and that her screen time - gadget and TV use - should be limited to two hours a day only. Children her age should also get enough sleep to avoid these incidents. Realizing her lapses as a parent, Mikayla's mom is now sharing her story to the internet to make other parents aware of the dangers of excessive and unsupervised used of gadgets among children. She stated "each parent should be aware of their child, regardless of how busy we are." Looking back, she now realized that her daughter actually showed early signs of Focal Seizure. Weeks prior, Mikayla sometimes had lack of eye contact and focus when they talked. Sometime, Mikayla appears to be spaced-out, not responding to calls, then suddenly getting surprised. She also suffered from memory loss at one point. Mikayla's mom admitted, she let her use the iPad for long hours just to keep Mikayla from bothering her while she worked - a sad truth that most of us are guilty of. See Mikayla's mom's original FB post here.






Do you allow your kids - children below 12 years old - to use your gadgets? Even worse, have you bought them their own gadgets? If so, read this story of what happened to Mikayla, a six-year old girl who is hooked on tablets and TVs.

The event happened last June 27, around 10:30PM at the home of  Mikayla. While her mom was cleaning their house, Mikayla let out a loud scream. Her mom thought that she saw a cockroach - she is allergic to it - and asked what's wrong. Mikayla let out another scream while calling her mom. Sensing that something is wrong, her mom ran in panic only to find Mikayla on the floor, shaking uncontrollably. Checking for any sign of injury from a fall or slipping, her mom asked what was wrong or what happened. Mikayla answered "mommy, I can't move my (left) arm."

Trying to make sense of what's happening, the mother kept on asking her daughter about what happened and what she is feeling if any. She can only answer "“mommy, I really can't move my arm.. look it's like jelly!” When her mom asked Mikayla to get up from the floor and lie down on the bed, they were shocked because she could not stand by herself. By this time, her mom noticed that Mikayla's lips were uneven, and that her speech is becoming slurred. The mom decided to call over her brother who lives next door. More calm than the mother, Mikayla's uncle asked her again what happened, but he got the same answer. She couldn't move her arm nor close her fingers when asked to do so.  Her uncle decided to massage her arm and hand, and after a few minutes, Mikayla could move her fingers and her arm and she slowly recovered.
When things settled, the adults asked Mikayla what happened and what she was doing before the incident happened.


 According to Mikayla, after taking a bath, she proceeded to watch the TV. She was also playing with her earrings at the time, sticking it in her crayons. That was when her left hand started shaking and she felt dizzy at the same time. What immediately came to mind was that she may have suffered a stroke (except that it was her left arm that was "paralyzed" but it was her right lips that were skewed)! They have decided to bring Mikayla to a hospital.
Do you allow your kids - children below 12 years old - to use your gadgets? Even worse, have you bought them their own gadgets? If so, read this story of what happened to Mikayla, a six-year old girl who is hooked on tablets and TVs. The event happened last June 27, around 10:30PM at the home of Mikayla. While her mom was cleaning their house, Mikayla let out a loud scream. Her mom thought that she saw a cockroach - she is allergic to it - and asked what's wrong. Mikayla let out another scream while calling her mom. Sensing that something is wrong, her mom ran in panic only to find Mikayla on the floor, shaking uncontrollably. Checking for any sign of injury from a fall or slipping, her mom asked what was wrong or what happened. Mikayla answered "mommy, I can't move my (left) arm." Trying to make sense of what's happening, the mother kept on asking her daughter about what happened and what she is feeling if any. She can only answer "“mommy, I really can't move my arm.. look it's like jelly!” When her mom asked Mikayla to get up from the floor and lie down on the bed, they were shocked because she could not stand by herself. By this time, her mom noticed that Mikayla's lips were uneven, and that her speech is becoming slurred. The mom decided to call over her brother who lives next door. More calm than the mother, Mikayla's uncle asked her again what happened, but he got the same answer. She couldn't move her arm nor close her fingers when asked to do so. Her uncle decided to massage her arm and hand, and after a few minutes, Mikayla could move her fingers and her arm and she slowly recovered. When things settled, the adults asked Mikayla what happened and what she was doing before the incident happened. According to Mikayla, after taking a bath, she proceeded to watch the TV. She was also playing with her earrings at the time, sticking it in her crayons. That was when her left hand started shaking and she felt dizzy at the same time. What immediately came to mind was that she may have suffered a stroke (except that it was her left arm that was "paralyzed" but it was her right lips that were skewed)! They have decided to bring Mikayla to a hospital. Around 12:30AM of June 28, they went to the hospital, where they met Mikayla's dad who came from work. The doctor interviewed them to try and seek out probable cause for her seizure. The residing doctor could not determine the cause of her seizure so he ordered CT scan as well as X-ray for Mikayla. She was also confined so doctors could conduct further observation. By 8:30AM, Mikayla was back to her normal "makulit" self. Citing concern for the unexplained seizure, the pediatrician referred them to a neurologist for children. The pediatric neurologist interviewed them, then conducted physical tests and ordered EEG and MRI scans. The CT scan and X-ray results all came back OK. The MRI however showed one vein that was standing out. A neurosurgeon who reviewed the MRI explained that it was normal, probably an effect of the seizure. Another MRI was ordered two weeks from that day just to make sure. More concerning was the result of the EEG. The results showed that Mikayla's right brain reaction to flickering lights were slower than normal. The neurologist said it was an effect of the seizure as well. So what was Mikayla's condition and what caused it? The pediatric neurologist's believe that she suffered from Focal Seizure. What caused the seizure is not 100% certain, but the neurologist believes that the excessive use of gadgets is the main trigger. Mikayla's mom agreed with the doctors assessment. She admitted that Mikayla was immersed in her iPad and TV since vacation started last March. Her mom is partly taking blame, citing her work at home business, as well as having no help at home nor in her business. (Mikayla's mom makes crafts and gift items. Mikayla left the hospital June 30th. Her mom was advised to monitor Mikayla closely and that her screen time - gadget and TV use - should be limited to two hours a day only. Children her age should also get enough sleep to avoid these incidents. Realizing her lapses as a parent, Mikayla's mom is now sharing her story to the internet to make other parents aware of the dangers of excessive and unsupervised used of gadgets among children. She stated "each parent should be aware of their child, regardless of how busy we are." Looking back, she now realized that her daughter actually showed early signs of Focal Seizure. Weeks prior, Mikayla sometimes had lack of eye contact and focus when they talked. Sometime, Mikayla appears to be spaced-out, not responding to calls, then suddenly getting surprised. She also suffered from memory loss at one point. Mikayla's mom admitted, she let her use the iPad for long hours just to keep Mikayla from bothering her while she worked - a sad truth that most of us are guilty of. See Mikayla's mom's original FB post here.
Mikayla was confined at the hospital.
Around 12:30AM of June 28, they went to the hospital, where they met Mikayla's dad who came from work. The doctor interviewed them to try and seek out probable cause for her seizure. The residing doctor could not determine the cause of her seizure so he ordered CT scan as well as X-ray for Mikayla. She was also confined so doctors could conduct further observation.

By 8:30AM, Mikayla was back to her normal "makulit" self. Citing concern for the unexplained seizure, the pediatrician referred them to a neurologist for children. The pediatric neurologist interviewed them, then conducted physical tests and ordered EEG and MRI scans.
Do you allow your kids - children below 12 years old - to use your gadgets? Even worse, have you bought them their own gadgets? If so, read this story of what happened to Mikayla, a six-year old girl who is hooked on tablets and TVs. The event happened last June 27, around 10:30PM at the home of Mikayla. While her mom was cleaning their house, Mikayla let out a loud scream. Her mom thought that she saw a cockroach - she is allergic to it - and asked what's wrong. Mikayla let out another scream while calling her mom. Sensing that something is wrong, her mom ran in panic only to find Mikayla on the floor, shaking uncontrollably. Checking for any sign of injury from a fall or slipping, her mom asked what was wrong or what happened. Mikayla answered "mommy, I can't move my (left) arm." Trying to make sense of what's happening, the mother kept on asking her daughter about what happened and what she is feeling if any. She can only answer "“mommy, I really can't move my arm.. look it's like jelly!” When her mom asked Mikayla to get up from the floor and lie down on the bed, they were shocked because she could not stand by herself. By this time, her mom noticed that Mikayla's lips were uneven, and that her speech is becoming slurred. The mom decided to call over her brother who lives next door. More calm than the mother, Mikayla's uncle asked her again what happened, but he got the same answer. She couldn't move her arm nor close her fingers when asked to do so. Her uncle decided to massage her arm and hand, and after a few minutes, Mikayla could move her fingers and her arm and she slowly recovered. When things settled, the adults asked Mikayla what happened and what she was doing before the incident happened. According to Mikayla, after taking a bath, she proceeded to watch the TV. She was also playing with her earrings at the time, sticking it in her crayons. That was when her left hand started shaking and she felt dizzy at the same time. What immediately came to mind was that she may have suffered a stroke (except that it was her left arm that was "paralyzed" but it was her right lips that were skewed)! They have decided to bring Mikayla to a hospital. Around 12:30AM of June 28, they went to the hospital, where they met Mikayla's dad who came from work. The doctor interviewed them to try and seek out probable cause for her seizure. The residing doctor could not determine the cause of her seizure so he ordered CT scan as well as X-ray for Mikayla. She was also confined so doctors could conduct further observation. By 8:30AM, Mikayla was back to her normal "makulit" self. Citing concern for the unexplained seizure, the pediatrician referred them to a neurologist for children. The pediatric neurologist interviewed them, then conducted physical tests and ordered EEG and MRI scans. The CT scan and X-ray results all came back OK. The MRI however showed one vein that was standing out. A neurosurgeon who reviewed the MRI explained that it was normal, probably an effect of the seizure. Another MRI was ordered two weeks from that day just to make sure. More concerning was the result of the EEG. The results showed that Mikayla's right brain reaction to flickering lights were slower than normal. The neurologist said it was an effect of the seizure as well. So what was Mikayla's condition and what caused it? The pediatric neurologist's believe that she suffered from Focal Seizure. What caused the seizure is not 100% certain, but the neurologist believes that the excessive use of gadgets is the main trigger. Mikayla's mom agreed with the doctors assessment. She admitted that Mikayla was immersed in her iPad and TV since vacation started last March. Her mom is partly taking blame, citing her work at home business, as well as having no help at home nor in her business. (Mikayla's mom makes crafts and gift items. Mikayla left the hospital June 30th. Her mom was advised to monitor Mikayla closely and that her screen time - gadget and TV use - should be limited to two hours a day only. Children her age should also get enough sleep to avoid these incidents. Realizing her lapses as a parent, Mikayla's mom is now sharing her story to the internet to make other parents aware of the dangers of excessive and unsupervised used of gadgets among children. She stated "each parent should be aware of their child, regardless of how busy we are." Looking back, she now realized that her daughter actually showed early signs of Focal Seizure. Weeks prior, Mikayla sometimes had lack of eye contact and focus when they talked. Sometime, Mikayla appears to be spaced-out, not responding to calls, then suddenly getting surprised. She also suffered from memory loss at one point. Mikayla's mom admitted, she let her use the iPad for long hours just to keep Mikayla from bothering her while she worked - a sad truth that most of us are guilty of. See Mikayla's mom's original FB post here.
Mikayla back to her makulit self.

The CT scan and X-ray results all came back OK. The MRI however showed one vein that was standing out. A neurosurgeon who reviewed the MRI explained that it was normal, probably an effect of the seizure. Another MRI was ordered two weeks from that day just to make sure.

More concerning was the result of the EEG. The results showed that Mikayla's right brain reaction to flickering lights were slower than normal. The neurologist said it was an effect of the seizure as well.

So what was Mikayla's condition and what caused it? The pediatric neurologist's believe that she suffered from Focal Seizure, a form of epilepsy that is affecting only one side of the brain. What caused the seizure is not 100% certain, but the neurologist believes that the excessive use of gadgets is the main trigger.




 Mikayla's mom agreed with the doctors assessment. She admitted that Mikayla was immersed in her iPad and TV since vacation started last March. Her mom is partly taking blame, citing her work at home business, as well as having no help at home nor in her business. (Mikayla's mom makes crafts and gift items.
Do you allow your kids - children below 12 years old - to use your gadgets? Even worse, have you bought them their own gadgets? If so, read this story of what happened to Mikayla, a six-year old girl who is hooked on tablets and TVs. The event happened last June 27, around 10:30PM at the home of Mikayla. While her mom was cleaning their house, Mikayla let out a loud scream. Her mom thought that she saw a cockroach - she is allergic to it - and asked what's wrong. Mikayla let out another scream while calling her mom. Sensing that something is wrong, her mom ran in panic only to find Mikayla on the floor, shaking uncontrollably. Checking for any sign of injury from a fall or slipping, her mom asked what was wrong or what happened. Mikayla answered "mommy, I can't move my (left) arm." Trying to make sense of what's happening, the mother kept on asking her daughter about what happened and what she is feeling if any. She can only answer "“mommy, I really can't move my arm.. look it's like jelly!” When her mom asked Mikayla to get up from the floor and lie down on the bed, they were shocked because she could not stand by herself. By this time, her mom noticed that Mikayla's lips were uneven, and that her speech is becoming slurred. The mom decided to call over her brother who lives next door. More calm than the mother, Mikayla's uncle asked her again what happened, but he got the same answer. She couldn't move her arm nor close her fingers when asked to do so. Her uncle decided to massage her arm and hand, and after a few minutes, Mikayla could move her fingers and her arm and she slowly recovered. When things settled, the adults asked Mikayla what happened and what she was doing before the incident happened. According to Mikayla, after taking a bath, she proceeded to watch the TV. She was also playing with her earrings at the time, sticking it in her crayons. That was when her left hand started shaking and she felt dizzy at the same time. What immediately came to mind was that she may have suffered a stroke (except that it was her left arm that was "paralyzed" but it was her right lips that were skewed)! They have decided to bring Mikayla to a hospital. Around 12:30AM of June 28, they went to the hospital, where they met Mikayla's dad who came from work. The doctor interviewed them to try and seek out probable cause for her seizure. The residing doctor could not determine the cause of her seizure so he ordered CT scan as well as X-ray for Mikayla. She was also confined so doctors could conduct further observation. By 8:30AM, Mikayla was back to her normal "makulit" self. Citing concern for the unexplained seizure, the pediatrician referred them to a neurologist for children. The pediatric neurologist interviewed them, then conducted physical tests and ordered EEG and MRI scans. The CT scan and X-ray results all came back OK. The MRI however showed one vein that was standing out. A neurosurgeon who reviewed the MRI explained that it was normal, probably an effect of the seizure. Another MRI was ordered two weeks from that day just to make sure. More concerning was the result of the EEG. The results showed that Mikayla's right brain reaction to flickering lights were slower than normal. The neurologist said it was an effect of the seizure as well. So what was Mikayla's condition and what caused it? The pediatric neurologist's believe that she suffered from Focal Seizure. What caused the seizure is not 100% certain, but the neurologist believes that the excessive use of gadgets is the main trigger. Mikayla's mom agreed with the doctors assessment. She admitted that Mikayla was immersed in her iPad and TV since vacation started last March. Her mom is partly taking blame, citing her work at home business, as well as having no help at home nor in her business. (Mikayla's mom makes crafts and gift items. Mikayla left the hospital June 30th. Her mom was advised to monitor Mikayla closely and that her screen time - gadget and TV use - should be limited to two hours a day only. Children her age should also get enough sleep to avoid these incidents. Realizing her lapses as a parent, Mikayla's mom is now sharing her story to the internet to make other parents aware of the dangers of excessive and unsupervised used of gadgets among children. She stated "each parent should be aware of their child, regardless of how busy we are." Looking back, she now realized that her daughter actually showed early signs of Focal Seizure. Weeks prior, Mikayla sometimes had lack of eye contact and focus when they talked. Sometime, Mikayla appears to be spaced-out, not responding to calls, then suddenly getting surprised. She also suffered from memory loss at one point. Mikayla's mom admitted, she let her use the iPad for long hours just to keep Mikayla from bothering her while she worked - a sad truth that most of us are guilty of. See Mikayla's mom's original FB post here.
Colorful Fridge magnets, handmade by Mikayla's mom. Just one among her many beautiful works.

Mikayla left the hospital June 30th. Her mom was advised to monitor Mikayla closely and that her screen time - gadget and TV use - should be limited to two hours a day only. Children her age should also get enough sleep to avoid these incidents. Realizing her lapses as a parent, Mikayla's mom is now sharing her story to the internet to make other parents aware of the dangers of excessive and unsupervised used of gadgets among children. She stated "each parent should be aware of their child, regardless of how busy we are."
Do you allow your kids - children below 12 years old - to use your gadgets? Even worse, have you bought them their own gadgets? If so, read this story of what happened to Mikayla, a six-year old girl who is hooked on tablets and TVs. The event happened last June 27, around 10:30PM at the home of Mikayla. While her mom was cleaning their house, Mikayla let out a loud scream. Her mom thought that she saw a cockroach - she is allergic to it - and asked what's wrong. Mikayla let out another scream while calling her mom. Sensing that something is wrong, her mom ran in panic only to find Mikayla on the floor, shaking uncontrollably. Checking for any sign of injury from a fall or slipping, her mom asked what was wrong or what happened. Mikayla answered "mommy, I can't move my (left) arm." Trying to make sense of what's happening, the mother kept on asking her daughter about what happened and what she is feeling if any. She can only answer "“mommy, I really can't move my arm.. look it's like jelly!” When her mom asked Mikayla to get up from the floor and lie down on the bed, they were shocked because she could not stand by herself. By this time, her mom noticed that Mikayla's lips were uneven, and that her speech is becoming slurred. The mom decided to call over her brother who lives next door. More calm than the mother, Mikayla's uncle asked her again what happened, but he got the same answer. She couldn't move her arm nor close her fingers when asked to do so. Her uncle decided to massage her arm and hand, and after a few minutes, Mikayla could move her fingers and her arm and she slowly recovered. When things settled, the adults asked Mikayla what happened and what she was doing before the incident happened. According to Mikayla, after taking a bath, she proceeded to watch the TV. She was also playing with her earrings at the time, sticking it in her crayons. That was when her left hand started shaking and she felt dizzy at the same time. What immediately came to mind was that she may have suffered a stroke (except that it was her left arm that was "paralyzed" but it was her right lips that were skewed)! They have decided to bring Mikayla to a hospital. Around 12:30AM of June 28, they went to the hospital, where they met Mikayla's dad who came from work. The doctor interviewed them to try and seek out probable cause for her seizure. The residing doctor could not determine the cause of her seizure so he ordered CT scan as well as X-ray for Mikayla. She was also confined so doctors could conduct further observation. By 8:30AM, Mikayla was back to her normal "makulit" self. Citing concern for the unexplained seizure, the pediatrician referred them to a neurologist for children. The pediatric neurologist interviewed them, then conducted physical tests and ordered EEG and MRI scans. The CT scan and X-ray results all came back OK. The MRI however showed one vein that was standing out. A neurosurgeon who reviewed the MRI explained that it was normal, probably an effect of the seizure. Another MRI was ordered two weeks from that day just to make sure. More concerning was the result of the EEG. The results showed that Mikayla's right brain reaction to flickering lights were slower than normal. The neurologist said it was an effect of the seizure as well. So what was Mikayla's condition and what caused it? The pediatric neurologist's believe that she suffered from Focal Seizure. What caused the seizure is not 100% certain, but the neurologist believes that the excessive use of gadgets is the main trigger. Mikayla's mom agreed with the doctors assessment. She admitted that Mikayla was immersed in her iPad and TV since vacation started last March. Her mom is partly taking blame, citing her work at home business, as well as having no help at home nor in her business. (Mikayla's mom makes crafts and gift items. Mikayla left the hospital June 30th. Her mom was advised to monitor Mikayla closely and that her screen time - gadget and TV use - should be limited to two hours a day only. Children her age should also get enough sleep to avoid these incidents. Realizing her lapses as a parent, Mikayla's mom is now sharing her story to the internet to make other parents aware of the dangers of excessive and unsupervised used of gadgets among children. She stated "each parent should be aware of their child, regardless of how busy we are." Looking back, she now realized that her daughter actually showed early signs of Focal Seizure. Weeks prior, Mikayla sometimes had lack of eye contact and focus when they talked. Sometime, Mikayla appears to be spaced-out, not responding to calls, then suddenly getting surprised. She also suffered from memory loss at one point. Mikayla's mom admitted, she let her use the iPad for long hours just to keep Mikayla from bothering her while she worked - a sad truth that most of us are guilty of. See Mikayla's mom's original FB post here.
Are your kids hooked on gadgets? Most likely, they are - whether you admit it or not.

Looking back, she now realized that her daughter actually showed early signs of Focal Seizure. Weeks prior, Mikayla sometimes had lack of eye contact and focus when they talked. Sometime, Mikayla appears to be spaced-out, not responding to calls, then suddenly getting surprised. She also suffered from memory loss at one point.

 Mikayla's mom admitted, she let her use the iPad for long hours just to keep Mikayla from bothering her while she worked - a sad truth that most of us are guilty of.  

See Mikayla's mom's original FB post here.



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