Why it’s as good for the skin as other more popular skincare ingredients A lot of you may have heard of lactic acid—some may even have been unknowingly using products containing it—but do you really know what it does to your skin? Find out the benefits of lactic acid and why this ingredient...
Let’s talk about a non-surgical alternative ON POINT From left Tinkerbell Tip Lift before and after (Luminisce) Wearing makeup, posing in angles, or getting a nose job—we work to make the nose pretty, as part of achieving balance and facial symmetry. This is why when it comes to cosmetic...
On non-surgical butt lifts What looks sexy to you? It could be an athletic body, an hourglass figure, or a slim and slender frame. Nowadays, a shapely butt is becoming more popular with rising stars, celebrities, and social media personalities who proudly show off their curvy bodies and...
Tell me your blood type and I’ll tell you who you are ALL IN THE BLOOD Blood type horoscope cards in Japan Forget about getting to know people. In Japan, they’ll just ask, “What’s your blood type?” Apparently, there’s a different way to tell if you’re confident, creative, or...
This is a healthier way to relax LYMPHEDEMA TREATMENT A patient getting a lymphatic drainage massage (Carla Oliveira) With all the stress the pandemic has brought to us, don’t we all deserve a good massage—one that is calming, relaxing, and can instantly relieve stress? Well, why settle with...
How to deal with the orange peels WHY DO WE HAVE THIS? Cellulite happens when subcutaneous fat accumulates and protrudes or bulges through the skin’s connective tissue. (freepik) Let’s talk about cellulite—that dimpled, lumpy, “orange peel” look. It does look...
Here’s to brighter days ahead PIGMENTATION DISORDER Melasma is a kind of hyperpigmentation more common in women Almost everyone has melanin, a natural pigment that’s produced by special skin cells. Melanin is what gives our hair, eyes, and skin their color, but when our skin’s melanin...
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...
HOPE IN FOOD Philippine Christmas, acrylic print by Victoria Lakes (Cover design by Jules Vivas) Never underestimate the power of food when it comes to evoking the simplest joys or the grandest thoughts, perhaps even impossible dreams. In a few days, we will all take our place around the table...
The benefits of fasting Fasting is a religious, philosophical, and scientific practice that requires meticulous planning (Freepik) Has a friend turned down a dinner invitation because they are fasting? Or maybe you have turned down invitations once or twice as well? Fasting has become mainstream...
What if medications don’t work? FACE YOUR PROBLEMS! Face masks can be rough on the skin and lead to breakouts called ‘maskne’ Acne is a horror story. It is not something you would want for yourself nor would you wish upon others. It is bothersome, embarrassing, and...
The importance of nutrition THE VALUE OF FOOD Eating together is beneficial in various ways, including improved communication among family members If asked what your favorite food was as a child, would you say vegetables or fruits? Probably not. More often than not, kids don’t really mind the...
