Innovative Leadership Training by Amb.Juan

PROGRAM:

9AM-10AM

Prayer/National Anthem/Opening Remarks

Interactive Orientation: What is Innovative Leadership?

Glimpse of the Past, Aware of the Present and Work for the Future

Philippines "Changing Climate" calls for Peaceful Innovative Leadership

The Need to Innovate Leadership in food, fashion, culture, arts, technology, transportation & telecommunication to achieve peace at home, schools & community

10AM-11AM

Working Break: 1^st Group Dynamics on Innovations

-         Creative TEAM BUILDING on the Six Drivers of Change per team

1.       Extreme longevity innovative team

2.      Rise of smart machines and systems innovative team

3.      Computational world group innovative team

4.      New Media Ecology group innovative team

5.      Superstructured Organizations innovative team

6.      Globally connected world innovative team

11AM-12NN

Lecture-Workshop: The Process of Becoming an Innovative Leader:

-          MIND (Focusing Yoga and Emotional Management)

-          BODY (Health & Wellness)

-          VOICE (Personality Development)

How Food Discipline Control One’s Sexual Desire & Manage Passion

Tips for Young Lady & Young Gentleman on Useful Etiquette about Love & Courtship

12NN-1PM

Mindfulness & Wellness in Eating for Peace Leadership Discipline

Working Lunch: Quick Change to Smart Casual Clothes

1PM-2PM

Active Group Dynamics: This is it!

Time Management, Multitasking & Solving the Bottleneck in the Organization

Value-based Innovative Peace Leadership Workshop & Presentation:

-          Verbal, Writing, Visual, Presence

2PM-3:30PM

Team-building: Fixing a Conflict in a Working Machine per Team

Workshop on Types of Leadership

Tips on How to Manage People Innovatively using the following new skills of the future:

1.       Sense-making

2.      Social Intelligence

3.      Novel and Adaptive Thinking

4.      Cross-Cultural Competency

5.      Computational Thinking

6.      New Media Literacy

7.      Transdiciplinarity

8.     Design Mindset

9.      Cognitive Load Management

1.  Virtual Collaboration

Workshop on Public Speaking: A Breakthrough Approach using the future work skills

4PM-6PM

Working Break: Group Dynamics to apply all lessons learned

Virtues Commitment Activity: Application of the Future to the Present

-          Creative & Innovative Public Speaking Presentation per Group

-          Student Leaders’ Contribution to Innovations in World Peace

Prayer for Peace to One Another

Closing Remarks

Venue: Your Place

-          Suitable for All Levels

-          Participants to wear comfortable clothes in the morning workshop & quick change to smart casual clothes in the afternoon presentation

-          Participants to bring own notebook and pen

-          Workshop Venue with LCD, compatible laptop, good sound system, microphone, speakers with movable chairs and tables for the lecture-workshop/s that can accommodate all participants

Speaker’s Profile:

AMBASSADOR ZARA JANE BAYLA JUAN 

*Ambassador Juan AJ writes and teaches her Modules to fund the Worldwide Peace Missionary Programs of PEACE VIGIL. She also gives FREE 2-4 hours “Peace Innovation Symposium and Public Forum on Climate Change Adaptation” in your venue any day between UN Peace Day Sept 21-Oct 25 United Nations Day

Introduction:

Ambassador Juan became a Peace Ambassador when her formula for peace in her book "Wellness for Peace" became the Philippine Contribution to United Nations in 2011, and is now being used as part of peace education worldwide. The peace formula is "Wellness in Mind, Body, Spirit, Environment & Economics for Nation-Building"

Added to her human rights work for women, children, and environment since 1990, she received the Recognition from the Office of the President, Malacanang, Manila for her peace formula as tools for nation-building.

She produces, writes & teaches her modules to fund the “sailing for peace” missionary programs worldwide which influenced more than eight million voluntary peace workers since it started in 2011.

Her modular pieces of training are products of empirical research. It gathered several citations from the academe sector, civic societies, government and business sectors.

As a playwright & director of children's play, she received the Medal of Honor from the Diocese of Novaliches in 2010. Also, as a Speaker, Environmentalist, TV Host, Writer & Producer of "fCAT tv show on climate change adaptation", she received an Award from Rotary Club International.

The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines also awarded her for the significant contribution to health & wellness, transformative education and stewardship of creation in 2009. She also received Recognition from the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI), Marriott Hotel, IBM, Global Peace Foundation, SM Malls, University of the Philippines Manila, Far Eastern University, Dela Salle University, Philippine Heart Center, Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine, Soroptimist International, and Children's International among others

Current Responsibilities:

2016-2030, Convener, Climate Change & Peace Building in support of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

President, Wellness Pilipinas International News & Media Network

Author, Host & Co-Producer of “fCAT” TV Shows on #food, #fashion, #Culture, #Arts, #Architecture, #Tech, #Transportation, #Telecommunication aired @ GNN via G-Sat Asia

Author, Wellness for Peace on Climate Change, the Philippine Contribution to United Nations Worldwide Peace Education

Speaker, “Wellness Series Tour” sponsored by private companies for the Lifestyle Disease Prevention Campaign of World Health Organization (WHO)

Author & Speaker of: “Back to Innocence”; “The Art of Peace Leadership”; “Integrity in the Workplace”; “Innovative Mind & Body”; “Innovative Styles in Teaching”; “Coaching &  Mentoring Young Leaders”, “Colors of Wellness”, “Healthy Leaders’ Vocation @ Work”; “Mindfulness & Wellness”; “Corporate Communications”; “Bridging the Gap to Productivity of Millennials-GenerationX-Baby Boomers”; “Customer Centricity PR & Marketing Management for the Academe”; Professional Ethics in the Changing Climate”; and “Peace Innovation: fCAT”

Head of PEACE VIGIL, an Interfaith, Interracial, Intercultural Worldwide Peace Program of Sailing for Peace for United Nations International Day of Peace

Past Work:

1989, Trainor, UN Women 

1990, Asst Photo Journalist, TIME Magazine

1991-1992, Trainor, Ateneo de Manila University

1993 Binibining Pilipinas Awardee

1994 PR Executive, O&M British Ad Agency

1995 Co-Producer, Channel 5

1996-2006, Producer & Director, Phil Int’l Convention Center & RCBC Theater

2000, Author, Values Magazine

2002, Co-Author, World History

2009 Playwright & Director, English-Italian Musical Stage Play

Partial List of Citations as Author & Resource Speaker:

Plaque of Recognition from VIBAL Group as Speaker on “Professional Ethics”

Plaque of Appreciation on “Peace Leadership” from Sacred Heart School Looc, Romblon

Plaque of Appreciation on “Mindfulness & Wellness” from Assumpta Technical High School, San Simon Pampanga

Plaque of Appreciation on Professional Ethics” from Diocesan Catholic Schools System, Laguna

Plaque of Appreciation on “Innovative Mind & Body: fCAT” from St. Francis of Assisi College, Las Pinas Manila

Plaque of Recognition on “Unity in Diversity” Retreat from Sawyer Integrated School, Tagaytay City

Plaque of Appreciation on “Work Ethics” from Diliman Preparatory School, Diliman, QC

Plaque of Appreciation on “Wellness for Peace Education on Climate Change” from Lyceum of the Philippines, University, Cavite

Plaque of Appreciation on “Integrity in the Workplace” and “Bridging the Gap to Productivity” from Morning Star Montessori School, University of the Philippines UPLB College, Laguna

Plaque of Appreciation on “Personality Development” from St. Francis School, Sta. Ana, Manila

Plaque of Recognition from Citizen Crime Watch – Special Task force as Guest Speaker

Plaque of Appreciation from Brgy Ugong, Pasig Manila as Guest Speaker on Women’s Month Celebration

Plaque of Recognition on “Work Ethics” from St. Anthony School, Singalong, Malate, Manila

Plaque of Appreciation on United Nations Peace Building Campaign from City College of San Fernando, Pampanga

Plaque of Appreciation on “Professional Ethics” from Dominican Educational Board, Molo, Iloilo City

Plaque of Appreciation from Family Tabernacle of Jesus Christ Almighty Christian Academy & Department of Education as Guest Speaker

Plaque of Appreciation as Commencement Speaker from Thy Covenant Montessori School, Taguig

Plaque of Appreciation on “Colors of Wellness” from Informatics College, Occupational Safety & Health Center, QC

Plaque of Appreciation on “Unity in Diversity” Retreat from Escuela de Sophia of Caloocan, Inc.

Plaque of Appreciation on “Colors of Wellness” & “Innovative Mind & Body” from Academia De Sophia International, South Drive, Baguio City

Plaque of Appreciation from UNO as UN Peace Ambassador

Plaque of Appreciation on Personality Development “Colors of Wellness” from Private School Educators Association of San Pablo City held at Manila Ocean Park, Luneta Manila

Plaque of Appreciation on “Integrity in the Workplace” from St. Therese School, Las Pinas City

Plaque of Appreciation as Speaker to United Methodist Church, San Isidro, Zambales

Plaque of Appreciation from University of the Philippines Manila as Peace Ambassador

Plaque of Appreciation from Far Eastern University as Guest Speaker on Climate Change & Wellness

Plaque of Appreciation from Roman Catholic Bishop of Novaliches Educational System (RCBN-ES) on “Innovative Mind & Body”
Plaque of Appreciation from Soroptimist International as Guest Speaker on cancer Awareness and Prevention Program, Amang Rodriguez Medical Center, Marikina City

Plaque of Appreciation on “Colors of Wellness” from De La Salle University

Plaque of Appreciation on Innovative Mind & Body from Nursing Service Employees of the Philippine Heart Center, QC

Plaque of Appreciation from Philippine Heart Center on "Colors of Wellness"
Plaque of Appreciation from Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine (PARM) on “Innovative Mind & Body”
Plaque of Appreciation from Office of the President NCDA on “Innovative Mind & Body”
Plaque of Appreciation from St. Mary’s Pasay “On Mentoring Kids & Teens to Become Young Leaders”
Plaque of Appreciation on “Integrity in the Workplace” by San Lorenzo School, San Pedro Laguna
Plaque of Appreciation from San Roque Catholic School on “Corporate Communication”
Plaque of Appreciation on “Innovative Styles in Teaching” & “Vocation @ Work” from Treasury of the Golden Word School
Plaque of Appreciation on “Innovative Styles in Teaching” from Assoc of Private Schools in Lipa City
Plaque of Appreciation on “Colors of Wellness” from Assoc of Private Schools in Baguio City
Plaque of Recognition on “Innovative Mind & Body” from Dr Carlos Lanting College, QC
Plaque of Appreciation on Leadership Training from Recoletos Academy, Antipolo, Rizal
Plaque of Appreciation on Public Speaking-A Breakthrough Approach! from University of Perpetual Help Cavite
Plaque of Appreciation on Artistic Exploration from Elizabeth Seton School, Las Piñas & Cavite
Plaque of Appreciation on Developing Positive Mental Attitude from Informatics
Plaque of Appreciation on “The Art of Leadership” from Philippine Cultural High School Manila
Plaque of Appreciation from St. Benilde School, Calamba, Laguna
Certificate of Appreciation on from St. Louis School, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya
Certificate of Appreciation on Preparing Teachers for the Internet Age (Internet 101 Innovative Personality) from Kid's World Christian Academy, San Mateo Rizal
Certificate of Appreciation on "Balik-Bata" workshop from Philippine Cultural High School, Mla
Certificate of Appreciation on “Innovative Mind & Body” from St. Matthew’s College, San Mateo
Certificate of Recognition on Personality Development from Sto. Niño School, Muntinlupa
Certificate of RecognitioinTheatre Arts from Good Shepherd Cathedral School, QC

Etc., etc.

PEACE VIGIL 2011-2030:

Peace Initiation-Peace Education-Peace Innovation

Pictures:

www.facebook.com/ambassadorzara

www.facebook.com/princessoflightzara

https://www.instagram.com/ambassadorzara/

https://web.facebook.com/peaceinnovation.fcat/

Modules:

www.facebook.com/wellnessforpeace

Videos:

 www.facebook.com/wellnesspilipinas

Prayers for Peace to End Terrorism:

 www.facebook.com/sailingforpeace

UN World Peace Day:

www.facebook.com/unitednationsinternationaldayofpeace

Interfaith: www.sailingforpeaceworldwidepeacevigil.blogspot.com

UN News: www.peaceadvocates.blogspot.com

Climate Change: http://wellnessforpeacebyambzarajanejuan.blogspot.com

Philippines: www.wellnesspilipinas.blogspot.com

Millennial: http://millennialblueprint.blogspot.com/

PRAYER FOR PEACE

12:00 AM/PM

“God bless your day whatever your mood maybe

May the angels guide you and protect you from harm

If you are traveling, may you find the road…

& arrive at your destination safely!

If trouble comes along the way,

may it turn into blessings favorable to all!

May you meet new friends & may the old ones stay

May the love of our Divine Creator fill your emptiness;

And may you feel it in the vastness of the universe!

If you get so tired today, may you find time to look up the sky…

feel the air… recharge and rejuvenate!

And in all the things you did today, may your faith increase.

May you be inspired by the diversity of people’s personalities…

And be grateful that you were granted the chance to lead them.

And at the end of the day tonight, as you rest,

May you be thankful for all the blessings that this day had;

And pray to forgive those who offended you…

AMEN!

Thanks for praying and sharing….

Interfaith, Interracial, Intercultural

Peace Vigil Prayer for World Peace

Wherever we are in our time zone, let’s pray for peace

-sailing for peace

Wellness Pilipinas International: Health Ministers and representatives from many org...

Health Ministers and representatives from many organizations working to improve health are gathered in Geneva this week for the World Health Assembly. Today, delegates agreed on WHO’s new strategic plan of work for the next five years. Other issues for discussion include influenza, cholera, tuberculosis, snakebite, physical activity, polio and access to essential medicines. World Health Assembly is attended by delegates from WHO Member States as well as representatives from many agencies, organizations, foundations and other groups that contribute to improving public health. Member States approve resolutions in committee before formally adopting them in the plenary session at the end of the Health Assembly, today, 26 May.

World Health Assembly delegates agree new five-year strategic plan -23 May 2018 News Release Geneva. World Health Assembly delegates agreed an ambitious new strategic plan for the next five years. The Organization’s 13th General Programme of Work (GPW) is designed to help the world achieve the Sustainable Development Goals – with a particular focus on SDG3: ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing for all at all ages by 2030.

It sets three targets: to ensure that by 2023, 1 billion more people benefit from universal health coverage; 1 billion more people are better protected from health emergencies; and 1 billion more people enjoy better health and wellbeing. WHO estimates that achieving this “triple billion” target could save 29 million lives.

Speaking to the Health Assembly, Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told delegates that the new strategic plan was ambitious because "it must be".

Delegates noted that the Organization will need to make a number of strategic shifts in order to achieve these targets, notably to step up its public health leadership; focus on impact in countries; and ensure that people can access authoritative and strategic information on matters that affect people’s health.
Key topics during this Health Assembly

Today, the debate turns to WHO’s work in emergencies. Over the coming days, delegates will make decisions relating to the International Health Regulations (2005), the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs); cholera, tuberculosis; snakebite; physical activity; digital health; assistive technology; polio virus; and health conditions in the occupied Palestine territory. The Health Assembly will also discuss other topics including: access to essential medicines and vaccine and women’s, children’s and adolescent’s health.

Wellness Pilipinas International: Health Ministers and representatives from many org...: World Health Assembly delegates agree new five-year strategic plan -23 May 2018 News Release Geneva. World Health Assembly delegates agreed...

Wellness Pilipinas International: First-ever WHO list of essential diagnostic tests ...

First-ever WHO list of essential diagnostic tests to improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes 15 May 2018 News Release Geneva

Today, many people are unable to get tested for diseases because they cannot access diagnostic services. Many are incorrectly diagnosed. As a result, they do not receive the treatment they need and, in some cases, may actually receive the wrong treatment.

For example, an estimated 46% of adults with Type 2 diabetes worldwide are undiagnosed, risking serious health complications and higher health costs. Late diagnosis of infectious diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis increases the risk of spread and makes them more difficult to treat.

To address this gap, WHO today published its first Essential Diagnostics List, a catalogue of the tests needed to diagnose the most common conditions as well as a number of global priority diseases.

“An accurate diagnosis is the first step to getting effective treatment,” says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “No one should suffer or die because of a lack of diagnostic services, or because the right tests were not available.”

The list concentrates on in vitro tests - i.e. tests of human specimens like blood and urine. It contains 113 products: 58 tests are listed for detection and diagnosis of a wide range of common conditions, providing an essential package that can form the basis for screening and management of patients.  The remaining 55 tests are designed for the detection, diagnosis and monitoring of “priority” diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, hepatitis B and C, human papillomavirus and syphilis. 

Some of the tests are particularly suitable for primary health care facilities, where laboratory services are often poorly resourced and sometimes non-existent; for example, tests that can rapidly diagnose a child for acute malaria or glucometers to test diabetes.  These tests do not require electricity or trained personnel.  Other tests are more sophisticated and therefore intended for larger medical facilities.

“Our aim is to provide a tool that can be useful to all countries, to test and treat better, but also to use health funds more efficiently by concentrating on the truly essential tests,” says Mariângela Simão, WHO Assistant Director-General for Access to Medicines, Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals. “Our other goal is to signal to countries and developers that the tests in the list must be of good quality, safe and affordable.”

For each category of test, the Essential Diagnostics List specifies the type of test and intended use, format, and if appropriate for primary health care or for health facilities with laboratories. The list also provides links to WHO Guidelines or publications and, when available, to prequalified products.

Similar to the WHO Essential Medicines List, which has been in use for four decades, the Essential Diagnostics List is intended to serve as a reference for countries to update or develop their own list of essential diagnostics. In order to truly benefit patients, national governments will need to ensure appropriate and quality-assured supplies, training of health care workers and safe use. To that end, WHO will provide support to countries as they adapt the list to the local context.

The Essential Diagnostics List was developed following an extensive consultation within WHO and externally. The draft list was then considered for review by WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on In-Vitro Diagnostics – a group of 19 experts with global representation.

WHO will update the Essential Diagnostics List on a regular basis. 

In the coming months, WHO will issue a call for applications to add categories to the next edition. The list will expand significantly over the next few years, as it incorporates other important areas including antimicrobial resistance, emerging pathogens, neglected tropical diseases and additional noncommunicable diseases.

Wellness Pilipinas International: First-ever WHO list of essential diagnostic tests ...: Today, many people are unable to get tested for diseases because they cannot access diagnostic services. Many are incorrectly diagnosed. ...

COMMIT TO A CLEAN AIR MARATHON Take the BreatheLife Challenge by choosing a cleaner form of transport for the equivalent of a marathon (42.2 km/26.2 miles). Together, our small steps will have a big impact

Our Goal
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Wellness Pilipinas International: 9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe polluted air,...

9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe polluted air, but more countries are taking action- WHO



2 May 2018 News Release Geneva



Air pollution levels remain dangerously high in many parts of the world. New data from WHO shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants. Updated estimations reveal an alarming death toll of 7 million people every year caused by ambient (outdoor) and household air pollution.





“Air pollution threatens us all, but the poorest and most marginalized people bear the brunt of the burden,” says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO. “It is unacceptable that over 3 billion people – most of them women and children – are still breathing deadly smoke every day from using polluting stoves and fuels in their homes. If we don’t take urgent action on air pollution, we will never come close to achieving sustainable development.”

7 million deaths every year





WHO estimates that around 7 million people die every year from exposure to fine particles in polluted air that penetrate deep into the lungs and cardiovascular system, causing diseases including stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and respiratory infections, including pneumonia.





Ambient air pollution alone caused some 4.2 million deaths in 2016, while household air pollution from cooking with polluting fuels and technologies caused an estimated 3.8 million deaths in the same period.





More than 90% of air pollution-related deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, mainly in Asia and Africa, followed by low- and middle-income countries of the Eastern Mediterranean region, Europe and the Americas.





Around 3 billion people – more than 40% of the world’s population – still do not have access to clean cooking fuels and technologies in their homes, the main source of household air pollution. WHO has been monitoring household air pollution for more than a decade and,while the rate of access to clean fuels and technologies is increasing everywhere, improvements are not even keeping pace with population growth in many parts of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.





WHO recognizes that air pollution is a critical risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), causing an estimated one-quarter (24%) of all adult deaths from heart disease, 25% from stroke, 43% from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and 29% from lung cancer.

More countries taking action



More than 4300 cities in 108 countries are now included in WHO’s ambient air quality database, making this the world’s most comprehensive database on ambient air pollution. Since 2016, more than 1000 additional cities have been added to WHO’s database which shows that more countries are measuring and taking action to reduce air pollution than ever before. The database collects annual mean concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5). PM2.5 includes pollutants, such as sulfate, nitrates and black carbon, which pose the greatest risks to human health. WHO air quality recommendations call for countries to reduce their air pollution to annual mean values of 20 μg/m3 (for PM10) and 10 μg/m3 (for PM25).





“Many of the world’s megacities exceed WHO’s guideline levels for air quality by more than 5 times, representing a major risk to people’s health,” says Dr Maria Neira, Director of the Department of Public Health, Social and Environmental Determinants of Health, at WHO. “We are seeing an acceleration of political interest in this global public health challenge. The increase in cities recording air pollution data reflects a commitment to air quality assessment and monitoring. Most of this increase has occurred in high-income countries, but we hope to see a similar scale-up of monitoring efforts worldwide.”





While the latest data show ambient air pollution levels are still dangerously high in most parts of the world, they also show some positive progress. Countries are taking measures to tackle and reduce air pollution from particulate matter. For example, in just two years, India’s Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Scheme has provided some 37 million women living below the poverty line with free LPG connections to support them to switch to clean household energy use. Mexico City has committed to cleaner vehicle standards, including a move to soot-free buses and a ban on private diesel cars by 2025.





Major sources of air pollution from particulate matter include the inefficient use of energy by households, industry, the agriculture and transport sectors, and coal-fired power plants. In some regions, sand and desert dust, waste burning and deforestation are additional sources of air pollution. Air quality can also be influenced by natural elements such as geographic, meteorological and seasonal factors.





Air pollution does not recognize borders. Improving air quality demands sustained and coordinated government action at all levels. Countries need to work together on solutions for sustainable transport, more efficient and renewable energy production and use and waste management. WHO works with many sectors including transport and energy, urban planning and rural development to support countries to tackle this problem.

Key findings:

WHO estimates that around 90% of people worldwide breathe polluted air. Over the past 6 years, ambient air pollution levels have remained high and approximatively stable, with declining concentrations in some part of Europe and in the Americas.

The highest ambient air pollution levels are in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and in South-East Asia, with annual mean levels often exceeding more than 5 times WHO limits, followed by low and middle-income cities in Africa and the Western Pacific.

Africa and some of the Western Pacific have a serious lack of air pollution data. For Africa, the database now contains PM measurements for more than twice as many cities as previous versions, however data was identified for only 8 of 47 countries in the region.

Europe has the highest number of places reporting data.

In general, ambient air pollution levels are lowest in high-income countries, particularly in Europe, the Americas and the Western Pacific.In cities of high-income countries in Europe, air pollution has been shown to lower average life expectancy by anywhere between 2 and 24 months, depending on pollution levels.





“Political leaders at all levels of government, including city mayors, are now starting to pay attention and take action,” adds Dr Tedros. “The good news is that we are seeing more and more governments increasing commitments to monitor and reduce air pollution as well as more global action from the health sector and other sectors like transport, housing and energy.”





This year WHO will convene the first Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health (30 October – 1 November 2018) to bring governments and partners together in a global effort to improve air quality and combat climate change. http://www.who.int/airpollution/events/conference/en/

Notes to editors:

WHO’s Ambient air quality database





The database builds mainly on well-established, public air quality monitoring systems as a source of reliable data in different parts of the world. The primary source of data includes official reporting from governments. Other sources include Clean Air Asia and the European Environment Agency for Europe’s Air Quality e-Reporting database, ground measurements compiled for the Global Burden of Disease project, and peer-reviewed journal articles.





The database together with the summary of results, methodology used for compiling the data and WHO country groupings can be found here.

WHO Household energy database





WHO maintains a database on the technologies and fuels used for major household energy (e.g. cooking, heating, lighting) from over 1100 nationally-representative surveys and censuses. This data is regularly updated and used to inform monitoring efforts of household energy access and its health impacts (e.g. SDG 3 & 7).

Sustainable Development Goals and the environment





WHO is the custodial agency for the Sustainable Development Goal Indicator to substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from air pollution by 2030 (SDG 3.9.1) as well as two other air pollution-related indicators - SDG 7.1.2 Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technologies, and SDG 11.6.2. All indicators are available here.





Updated modelled exposure to ambient PM2.5 and to household air pollution, developed in collaboration with the University of Exeter, United Kingdom, as well as associated burden of disease estimates for 2016 can be found on the air pollution site.

BreatheLife air pollution campaign





In conjunction with the data launch, global communications campaign BreatheLife has launched a challenge to encourage citizens to take action to reduce air pollution. The first in the series is “Marathon a month” which calls on people to pledge to leave their car behind and use alternative forms of transport for at least the distance of a marathon (42km/26 miles) for one month.





BreatheLife is a partnership of WHO, UN Environment and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-lived Climate Pollutants that aims to increase awareness and action on air pollution by governments and individuals. www.breathelife2030.org



Wellness Pilipinas International: 9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe polluted air,...: 2 May 2018 News Release Geneva Air pollution levels remain dangerously high in many parts of the world. New data from WHO shows that 9 ...

Wellness for Peace Education on Climate Change: Wellness Tip: Health Benefits Of Cloves in the Bod...

Wellness for Peace Education on Climate Change: Wellness Tip: Health Benefits Of Cloves in the Bod...: Cloves offer many health benefits, some of which include aiding in   digestion , fighting against   cancer , protecting the liver, boo...

Wellness Tip: Health Benefits Of Cloves in the Body

Cloves offer many health benefits, some of which include aiding in digestion, fighting against cancer, protecting the liver, boosting the immune system, controlling diabetes, and preserving bone quality. They also contain anti-mutagenic and anti-microbial properties, along with fighting against oral diseases and headaches, while also displaying aphrodisiac properties.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• What are Cloves?
• Cloves Nutrition Facts
• Health Benefits of Cloves
  • Better Digestion
  • Antibacterial Properties
  • Chemo-preventive Properties
  • Liver Protection
  • Diabetes Control
  • Bone Preservation
  • Anti-mutagenic Properties
  • Boosts the Immune System
  • Anti-inflammatory Properties
  • Cure for Oral Diseases
  • Aphrodisiac Properties
  • Cure for Headaches
• Side Effects of Using Clove
• References
• Comments

What Are Cloves?

Cloves are one of the spices indigenous to Asian countries like Indonesia, India, Pakistan, and even areas of East Africa. It is native to the Maluku islands in Indonesia. They are a popular flavoring agent used in a variety of ways across the world, particularly in Asia and cloves form a culinary base in a number of different Asian cuisines.

Clove, just like many other spices originating in Asia, has a great history behind it. During the 13th and 14th centuries, cloves were transported all the way from Indonesia to China, India, Persia, Africa, and Europe. During this time, cloves had a very high price, and thus wars for monopoly over clove production and distribution began. Many wars were waged in order to control the islands of Maluku during both the medieval and modern periods. The Dutch emerged victoriously and held the Maluku islands for a very long time. Today, clove is a very important commercial crop all around the world.

Scientific Facts About Clove

Clove is the dried bud of the flower from the tree Syzygium aromaticum. It belongs to the plant family named Myrtaceae. The plant is an evergreen plant growing in tropical and subtropical conditions. Clove is an herb and people use various parts[2] of the plant, including the dried bud, stems, and leaves to make medicine. Clove oil is also famous for its medicinal properties. 

Clove has been used for thousands of years in India and China not only as a spice and condiment but also as a medicine for many ailments. Ayurvedic medicine used cloves for tooth decay, halitosis, and bad breath. In Chinese medicine, clove was considered to possess aphrodisiac properties.

Cloves Nutrition Facts

According to the National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference[4], the nutrients found in 100 grams of cloves include 65 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of protein, 13 grams of total lipids, 2 grams of sugars, 274 kcal of energy, and 33 grams of dietary fibers. Minerals in cloves include calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, and zinc. The vitamins found in them include vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin D, and vitamin K.

Bioactive Substances in Cloves

Certain bioactive[5] compounds have been isolated from clove extracts. Some of them include flavonoids, hexane, methylene chloride, ethanol, thymol, eugenol, and benzene. These biochemicals have been reported to possess various properties, including antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

 Health Benefits Of Cloves:

Better Digestion

Cloves improve digestion by stimulating the secretion of digestive enzymes. Cloves are also good for reducing flatulence, gastric irritability, dyspepsia, and nausea. They can be roasted, powdered, or taken with honey for relief in digestive disorders.

Antibacterial Properties

Cloves have been tested for their antibacterial properties against a number of human pathogens. The extracts of cloves were potent enough to kill those pathogens. Clove extracts are also effective against the specific bacteria that spread cholera.

Chemo-preventive Properties

Cloves are of interest to the medical community due to their chemo-preventive or anti-carcinogenic properties. Tests[6] have shown that they are helpful in controlling lung cancer at its early stages.

Liver Protection

Cloves contain high amounts of antioxidants, which are ideal for protecting the organs from the effects of free radicals, especially the liver. Metabolism, in the long run, increases free radical production and lipid profile, while decreasing the antioxidants in the liver. Clove extracts are helpful in counteracting these effects with its hepatoprotective properties.

Diabetes Control

Cloves have been used in many traditional remedies for a number of diseases. One such disease is diabetes. In patients suffering from diabetes, the amount of insulin produced by the body is either insufficient, or it is not produced at all. Studies[7]have revealed that extracts from cloves imitate insulin in certain ways and help in controlling blood sugar levels.

Bone Preservation

The hydro-alcoholic extracts of cloves include phenolic compounds such as eugenol and its derivatives, such as flavones, isoflavones, and flavonoids. These extracts have been particularly helpful in preserving[8] bone density and the mineral content of bone, as well as increasing tensile strength of bones in case of osteoporosis.

Anti-mutagenic Properties

Mutagens are those chemicals that change the genetic makeup of the DNA by causing mutations. Biochemical compounds found in cloves, like phenylpropanoids, possess anti-mutagenic properties[9]. These were administered to cells treated with mutagens and they were able to control the mutagenic effects to a significant rate.

Boosts the Immune System

Ayurveda describes certain plants to be effective in developing and protecting the immune system. One such plant is clove. The dried[10] flower bud of clove contains compounds that help in improving the immune system by increasing the white blood cell count, thereby, improving delayed-type hypersensitivity.

Anti-inflammatory Properties

Cloves possess anti-inflammatory and pain-killing properties. Studies[11] on clove extracts administered to lab rats suggest that the presence of eugenol reduced the inflammation caused by edema. It was also confirmed that eugenol has the ability to reduce pain by stimulating pain receptors.

Cure for Oral Diseases

Cloves can be taken[12] for gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis. Clove bud extracts significantly control the growth of oral pathogens, which are responsible for various oral diseases. Cloves can also be used for toothaches due to their pain-killing properties.

Aphrodisiac Properties

Spices such as clove and nutmeg have been said to possess[13] aphrodisiac properties, according to Unani medicine. Experiments on clove and nutmeg extracts were tested against standard drugs administered for that reason, and both clove and nutmeg showed positive results.

Cure for Headaches

Headaches can be reduced by using cloves. Make a paste of a few cloves and mix it with a dash of rock salt. Add this to a glass of milk. This mixture reduces headaches quickly and effectively.

Side Effects Of Using Clove

Clove Oil: Clove oils must not be used directly; instead they must be diluted either in olive oil or in distilled water. Clove extract oil is generally considered to be safe, but certain studies[15] have revealed that they possess cytotoxic properties. There are two major components present in clove extract oil; eugenol, and B-caryophyllene. These compounds were particularly effective against fibroblasts and endothelial cells.

Clove Cigarettes: In Indonesia, cloves are consumed[16] on a large scale in the form of cigarettes, popularly known as kreteks. These clove cigarettes have emerged as an alternative to tobacco cigarettes, but research shows that clove cigarettes are actually worse than conventional cigarettes. In the case of clove cigarettes, the amount of nicotine, carbon monoxide, and tar entering into the lungs was higher than that from normal tobacco cigarettes.https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-cloves.html