It is Holy Week and a lot of us are doing some form of spiritual fast. Did you know that the blessing of spiritual fasting extends beyond our spiritual growth? It can benefit our physical health as well. In a scientific review of various religiously motivated fasts conducted by John F Trepanowski...
Bangus, tilapia, galunggong, and other leading fish prices are increasing as holy week approaches. Since most Filipinos practice fasting and abstinence during the Lenten season, public markets, like the Paco Market prepare for the rising demand as early as Saturday, March 23. The Department of...
Perhaps you put on some weight during the holidays and now it’s time to get back on track. Weight may not just be your concern just like the others whose blood glucose, cholesterol, and belly fat have increased as well. Now it’s time to get back on track. But where do you begin? What can you do...
You meant to stay healthy with all your heart and mind this holiday season. You are imperfect, however, just like everyone else. It’s human to be tempted and sometimes give in to the temptation of having just one more bite of that dessert or have a second helping of that dish you only get to eat...
SMNI legal counsel Mark Tolentino (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) SMNI legal counsel Mark Tolentino clarified on Monday, Dec. 11 that his clients Jeffrey "Ka Eric" Celiz and Lorraine Badoy are carrying out a real hunger strike, and not "intermittent fasting"....
Lorraine Badoy (left), Jeffrey "Ka Eric" Celiz (X) Netizens are trolling SMNI program anchors Jeffrey "Ka Eric" Celiz and Lorraine Badoy over their ongoing "hunger strike", which based on the details they provided is tantamount to just skipping...
Contrary to popular medical opinions that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has another take based on his daily routine. The Chief Executive has a lot on his plate figuratively, but that doesn’t translate to his breakfast meals. One...
Everything you need to know Since ancient times, fasting has been practiced mostly for spiritual purposes but also for the many health benefits it entails. Intermittent fasting was first recorded in a study conducted by Guelpa and Marie in 1911 as a treatment for epilepsy. It was a ketogenic type...
Regardless of faith and religion, presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo said on Monday, May 2, that the Eid’l Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, sends the message that each person has a duty to be responsible for his neighbor. (PNA / MANILA BULLETIN) The Eid’l...
As per Canon Law 1251, fasting and abstinence from meat observed by Roman Catholics on all Fridays of Lent is temporarily lifted on Friday, March 25, on the Solemnity of the Annunciation. Wikimedia Commons Fasting and abstinence are traditionally observed on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays of Lent...
Ash Wednesday, observed on March 2 this year, is the beginning of Lent. In a predominantly Christian country like the Philippines, the Lenten season does not need much explanation. Lent recalls the 40 days of Jesus’ fasting in the desert before he entered His public ministry. Roman Catholics...
Can you go without food for 24 hours? Preventive medicine asks us to pursue healthy habits and incorporate them into our lifestyle. One of those effective habits is fasting. Long fast means fasting for a more extended period of time, which is defined as more than 24 hours. Most people now...
