The intermittent fasting craze has thrown dieters all over the world into a frenzy. It’s so common for many years now that many versions have come up. Is it effective? Is it even safe? If so, then which type of intermittent fasting is recommended for you try? To make it...
CLINICAL MATTERS Having made it to Aswan after a grueling 14-hour road trip through the Egyptian Desert, we settled down for the night in our cabins on board the Nile cruise ship the Queen of Sheba. The ship was docked for two nights in Aswan and was scheduled to sail the day after to Kom...
Are you feeling that new year, new me aura already? For some, having flawless skin is the best way to feel this persona. Though it can be difficult to take care of our skin at times, modern advancements have made things easier to keep it free from blemishes. Here are a few ways to keep your skin...
You begin the year with so much determination. You have a list of resolutions and you have a good feeling that you will succeed this year. The first few days will go perfectly well until you reach your threshold of restraint and deprivation. You begin to spiral down and get back to your old...
There’s no denying the appeal of permanent makeup. Whether it’s the perfectly shaped brows of microblading, the flattering flush of permanent blush, or the smudge-proof convenience of eyeliner that never washes off, these procedures promise to simplify our beauty routines and enhance our...
CLINICAL MATTERS In Paulo Coelho’s book The Alchemist , the main character goes on a spiritual journey from Andalusia in Spain to Morocco and finally to Egypt to find a great treasure. I won’t spoil the ending if you haven’t read it, but in an unexpected twist, he did find what he was...
SM Mall of Asia (MOA) became the site of an exciting milestone as it officially launched the Department of Health (DOH) Wellness Clinic in the Government Service Express (GSE), located on Level 2, North Arcade, in partnership with SM Supermalls on December 19, 2024. The launch event celebrates a...
And so it happened once again. No matter how determined you were, it was just close to impossible for you to perfectly adhere to your diet plan during the holiday season. Tell me you didn’t even take a bite of ham or lechon or dessert. You did, right? That isn’t so bad if all you had was...
In the innovative world of medical aesthetics, there’s always a new buzzword or treatment promising miracles. But every so often, a genuine game-changer comes along—something that doesn’t just follow trends but sets them. Check U225 meso gun, a device that’s been quietly...
CLINICAL MATTERS As a doctor, I usually continue working through Christmas and the holidays unless we go out of town for vacation. This year, my last clinic day was Friday, Dec. 20 but I continued to work up to Dec. 25 since I still had patients in the hospital on which I needed to round....
The Okada Foundation, Inc. (OFI) in partnership with Kabisig ng Kalahi (KnK) continues to expand its Complementary Nutrition Program to include more young learners among its beneficiaries The Complementary Nutrition Program of the Okada Foundation, Inc. (OFI) and Kabisig ng Kalahi (KnK) recently...
Dr. Lauren Kay Evangelista Heart Failure Specialist, Asian Cardiovascular Institute Asian Hospital and Medical Center Christmas is the season of love – when we celebrate and reconnect over good food and drinks. Drinking often involves more than just a sip of alcoholic concoctions. While we...
