Breast and lung cancers are the most common types of cancer that we hear about. But did you know that the uppermost part of the body is also vulnerable to the abnormal mutations of cells that turn cancerous? While it may not be genetically associated, there are surprisingly simple measures that we...
We live in a broken world. Unpleasant experiences may happen anytime, whether it is a consequence of our own doing or an effect of other people’s choices, actions, or words. As much as we want to avoid stress, conflict, and disappointments in life, our world is imperfect. Each individual...
Ramadan recently ended for the Islamic community, and now the Christian community is anticipating Holy Week. Many of us are reminded to fast around this time for the observance of spiritual practices. Some avoid eating meat on specific days. Others go on a more restrictive fast that...
The use of dietary supplements and the marketing of these products have ballooned globally in the last two decades. Unfortunately, the development and marketing of these products are not as strictly regulated compared to prescription drugs. This raises concerns as to their safety and...
Technological advances can both be a blessing and a curse. I grew up having to go through an operator just to make long-distance calls from Mindanao to my relatives in Luzon. We had to rewind Betamax tapes if we wanted to rewatch a movie. Some people reading this may be unable to relate to...
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, I dare say that your stool is the window to your health. It may seem like a very normal thing to go to the toilet every day. However, did you know that having a healthy bowel movement isn’t as easy for everyone? Being constipated or...
Stress is our normal response to circumstances that are challenging physically, mentally, and emotionally. But what happens when we get a sudden feeling of fear and worry in the absence of a threat and under normal situations? The pulse quickens and may escalate to a pounding or racing...
Apart from the certainty of death in a person’s life cycle, the next thing that will inevitably occur in a woman’s life is menopause. The end of a woman’s reproductive years marked by the cessation of Aunt Flow’s monthly visit. Deemed by most women as a death sentence. Women may fear...
Unless you are an athlete that has a very high muscle mass, being overweight is associated with excess body fat. Having obesity means that your body fat percentage is even higher. Thus, increasing your risk of developing health problems due to complications. If you have an abnormal...
Do you wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and rested? Do you feel nourished, healthy, and strong? Do you make time to participate in the things you enjoy? Are you comfortable saying no? If you said yes to all of these, you are doing so well in taking care of your well-being. If...
“Heart disease is the number one reason we and most of our loved ones will die,” says Dr. Michael Greger, an internationally renowned physician, author, speaker, and founder of the nonprofit, science-based website NutritionFacts.org. Let’s get closer to home. According to the...
A simple flu isn’t that serious right? It’s so common. It strikes you several times in the course of your lifespan. You recover after a few days and you’re fine. You should be thanking your immune system for successfully fighting microorganisms that could have sent you to your death...
