The saying “Bawal magkasakit” couldn’t hold more true to our present reality. Hospitals are overcrowded. With the number of COVID cases checked in, your chance for contracting COVID is greatly increased when you go to the hospital. These days, we need reliable OTC (Over-The-Counter) meds for our daily needs. Headache? Menstrual cramps? We usually take…
Category: Health
6 Tips for Surviving the Hot Season in the Philippines
You’ll probably agree that the heat and humidity during April and May are not something you can get used to even if you’ve always lived in the Philippines. Unless you reside in Baguio, Tagaytay, or other locations with relatively cool climate, or can afford to keep the air conditioner always on, the hot season can…
Brain Fitness for Healthy Adults
Last March 23, I attended a webinar by Herbalife Philippines about healthy aging. It specifically addressed brain fitness. The guest speaker was Gary Small, M.D. He’s not only a doctor but also a professor of psychiatry and director of the UCLA Longevity. He spoke about mind health and how we can keep our brain fit…
Why I choose to avail of the COVID vaccine
One year ago, I was not even considering getting the covid vaccine. I was iffy about the fact that it was rushed. I thought I’d let people take it first then sit back and watch what happens. But see, one year later, we’re a lot worse off than when we started. Over 10,000 people are…
What is Neucell Essence of Mushroom?
To this day, mushrooms have become a staple ingredient not just in food but also in treatments due to its medicinal benefits. This is especially true in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Many mushroom varieties have sprouted with claims about their wondrous benefits. Since its introduction decades ago, mushroom extracts have been used as medicine in…