“Is this it? Am I doing it correctly? Am I there?” While meditation is a widespread practice nowadays, meditation might get a bit confusing for beginners. Questions like these are common as many still struggle to understand how to do it. If you have always been wondering how to meditate and do...
There are several types of headaches, which can occur in different areas of the head. You may feel the pain just on one side of the head like when you experience migraine and cluster headache (pain localized in the eye area). It could also feel like there is a band squeezing your head, which is a...
It’s always a joy to discover brands that hold so much heritage. Not only have they stood the test of time, their products are obviously well-loved and trusted. One such brand is Ming Sing Taiwan which finally made its way to Philippine shores. In fact, the Philippines was the first country to...
There is a lot to say about someone with a chiseled or a strong jaw. For one, it makes them look more youthful since it makes the face look tighter and also, it adds attractiveness. If you look at stars and celebrities today, a lot of them have well-defined jawlines that definitely add to their...
Globally, colon cancer ranks fourth in the leading causes of cancer-related deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In the Philippines, it is also the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Colon cancer can be hereditary in nature and it can also be developed through...
It is quite embarrassing for women to openly talk about what’s going on in the most intimate part of their body—the vagina. If we don’t openly talk about it, however, we will never get past the suffering from itchiness, redness, burning sensation, soreness, rash, vaginal discharge, and other...
Acne has always been a struggle for a lot of individuals. Some have it in their teens while others get them well into their adulthood. Aside from enduring physical scars, some individuals with acne experience psychological scars too such as such as low confidence and poor self-esteem. Oral...
It was a story of hope, perseverance, and faith. But Selina Dagdag-Alas, the better half of basketball starter Kevin Alas, did it. She managed to fight off cancer. Selinas' Instagram was the first to reveal many milestones, from her sportscaster career, her marriage to Alas, and her heartbreaking...
St. Luke's Medical Center lives up to its reputation for pioneering healthcare services with state-of-the-art facilities that were first-of-its-kind in the Philippines. Using advanced medical technology, St. Luke's-Global City opens the country's first and only facility specializing in...
Government and advocates urge senior citizens to get Pneumococcal vaccination FIGHT AGAINST PNEUMONIA Speakers during the recently held Pandesal Forum (from left) Gerald John A. Paz, DOH senior health program officer; Dr. Allandale Nacino, DOH medical officer IV Dr. Arthur Dessi E. Roman, RITM...
Learn how to manage your weight during the season of festivities with Santé Filipinos never fail to go by the tradition of having Noche Buena and Media Noche with family and friends. Ham, quezo de bola, fruit salad, spaghetti, and more delicious foods have always been the star of these nights...
Through the collaboration of the University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Foundation Inc. (UPMAFI) and the Henry Sy Foundation Inc. (HSFI), the country’s premier higher learning institution recently opened the doors of the UP College of Medicine (UPCM) Henry Sy Sr Hall. Herbert Sy (first from...
