I’ll admit it: for years, I thought cardio was king. Like many women, I equated fitness with endless treadmill sessions and high-energy dance classes. But preventive medicine training and usual conversation with fitness expert coach Ruel Enerio completely shifted my perspective—and it might...
If you are one of the many individuals whose blood test results showed elevated cholesterol, this is your wake-up call. Cholesterol is not all that bad. In fact, it has health benefits. It is important to understand the roles of this waxy, fat-like substance called cholesterol. It is different from...
After an early start to the flu season, various public health authorities, including the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), have reported the detection of a new dominant flu strain. This strain, with the very technical-sounding name of...
Here’s something I find myself telling patients almost daily: Your skin is not just a wrapping. It’s a window. A window into how well you’ve been sleeping, whether you’ve been drinking enough water, how much stress you’re carrying, and yes—how your body is aging on the inside. Of...
We are all back to reality. The festive vibe is now gone, but unfortunately, the excess weight many of us gained over the holidays has remained. Are you scared of stepping on the scale? Do your clothes feel a bit tighter? Don’t fret! You can start anew. However, do not begin the year by starving...
For many Filipinos, physical discomfort is already accepted as part of our daily lives. Tight shoulders from desk work, stiff hips from long commutes, or recurring back pain are just some of the concerns. According to Janine Khazaie, chief executive officer of MassageMNL, this was one of the...
Starting next week, Danish company Novo Nordisk is launching its Wegovy weight loss pill in the US. Consumers can purchase 1.5 mg and 4 mg doses at $149 (₱8,808) per month. Larger doses, at 9 mg and 25 mg, are also available for $299 (₱17,677) for a month’s supply. This comes just two weeks...
How many years have you told yourself you’ll start being healthier the coming year, only to give up one month in? Setting up health goals is a common New Year’s Eve resolution for many, but the difficult part is following through. Let’s be honest, with how hectic schedules can be these days,...
During prehistoric times, humans were already used to going for long periods without sustenance because food was not readily available. They had to hunt animal sources of food and gather plant sources of food. They were technically fasting during those times when they had to look for food. In...
On December 6, Instamed Philippines officially launched its innovative Oral Regenerative Peptides with the unveiling of MyLife: Peptide Journey. The event focused on the company’s mission to make wellness solutions more accessible, convenient, and non-invasive. Dr. Russel Alegarbes, CEO of...
What made your New Year’s resolution last year fail? Was it the lack of commitment on your part or not enough self-control? Perhaps the resolutions you wanted were unrealistic, and you got overwhelmed? Did you vow to never touch rice and failed? We are Asians, specifically Filipinos. Rice is our...
If you’ve glanced at a clinic menu lately, you might have felt like you needed a translator. Alongside familiar facials and peels are these science-sounding terms—exosomes, polynucleotides, secretomes, growth factors—all grouped under one umbrella: regenerative skincare. The concept is...
