Calvit-C is one of those non-acidic types of vitamin C available in the market today. Ascorbic acid or more generally known as Vitamin C, plays an important role in protecting and strengthening one’s immune system since its discovery way back in 1912. Mostly found in food, and in 1933, it was the...
Time to ditch the 10-step routine, because less is more It doesn't take a lot of steps to achieve a beautiful and healthy skin Our skin, being the largest organ of our body, protects us against microbes and elements, and thus needs proper care and attention. Depending on skin type, every person’s...
Pre-COVID and post-COVID vaccine care VAXXED OR BUST A health worker administers a coronavirus shot to a Las Pinas resident at a vaccination site, May 2021 (Photo by Ali Vicoy) Although you are one with the world in the pursuit of eradicating the vicious COVID-19 pandemic, you may still have some...
Made of amino acids glutamine, glycine, and cysteine and produced in the liver, is it really effective? Glutathione is, first and foremost, an antioxidant. If you’re a Filipino, you must have heard of (or even tried!) glutathione. It came into the mainstream for its supposed skin lightening...
2021 Liveable Cities Lab and Globe Resilient Health Systems panelists Information and communications technology (ICT) plays a crucial role in fighting COVID-19 in the country. By leveraging ICT, local government units (LGUs), and national agencies are able to give Filipinos access to healthcare,...
This mineral may hold the key ANTI-MIGRANE Eat magnesium-rich food like leafy greens, nuts, nuts, dark chocolate, seeds, and whole grain to quell the inflammatory condition Do you experience severe throbbing and pulsating pain predominantly on one side of your head? Are you sensitive to light and...
Are they the real deal? Take one look at any health and wellness store and you’ll see a full section of collagen supplements in powder, pill, and even candy form. There are a lot of brands in the market, both locally and internationally, each boasting of its list of skin and health benefits. But...
Lowering the odds of getting sick PESCATARIAN A diet that is mostly vegetarian, but includes fish and seafood As of March 2021, approximately 115 million cumulative cases of COVID-19 have been recorded globally. SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, has emerged into several variants, causing this...
Surrounded by family and the comforts of our own familiar space, home is where we feel most secured and protected. But is the house really safe? Not so, according to the American Lung Association. When dust and other visible dirt settles in, we know it’s time to wipe the furniture or sweep...
Nutrition considerations while on dialysis KIDNEY BE HEALTHY Sodium and pottassium must stay balanced in your diet especially when dealing with kidney disease The National Kidney and Transplant Institute revealed that one Filipino develops chronic renal failure every hour. End Stage Renal Disease...
Not just dieting Have you tried fasting or cutting calories? When it comes to fasting or reducing caloric intake, dieting is what initially comes to mind. But some studies have shown promising results that there are great health benefits that come with it too. Aside from weight loss, fasting and...
DOT-TPB resumes 50 percent RT-PCR test subsidy for qualified domestic tourists Making traveling around the Philippines one step easier The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced last June 2, 2021 that it would resume subsidizing the 50 percent RT-PCR testing for qualified domestic tourists, through...
