The teenage years are also what they call the “awkward phase,” and who wouldn’t agree? From physical changes, such as breasts and body hair, to emotional ones such as changes in behavior, it truly is a period of rapid growth. This is also the time the skin changes so much—body hair starts...
Eat well to be well FOCUS ON FRESH FRUITS AND VEGGIES The anti-inflammatory diet includes nutrient-dense plant food and avoids processed food Admit it, a lot of us have a love-hate relationship with food. Depending on our mood, our hormones, our stress levels, or certain life events, we either eat...
On why some opt it out of their diet GLUTEN TAG Gluten is a protein found in grains such as rye, barley, and its most common source, wheat When it comes to popular diets, there’s vegetarian, vegan, Mediterranean, Paleo, and of course, gluten-free. Nowadays, gluten-free food items are as common as...
Axe it or vax it? Chances are, you have been vaccinated before you even knew what it meant. For most individuals in the 20th century, vaccines have become a part of medical check-ups from early childhood. From the very first vaccine, performed more than 300 years ago to treat cowpox, vaccine...
Lea Salonga, Berna Romulo-Puyat, Heart Evangelista, Ben Chan, and more in empowering conversations about our life in crisis In late March, after the shock over Coronavirus had subsided, meaning I had at least come to terms with the idea that it was really happening, I took a mental note that I...
Vitamins and minerals you need to be taking in now By DR. KAYCEE REYES Most of the world is still at a standstill. Even if scientists are working at record speed to develop a vaccine—the fastest yet in history—there is still no specific cure or treatment for Covid-19. While social...
Do peeling gels work? By DR. KAYCEE REYES Since K-beauty dominated the skincare industry not too long ago, we have been all too familiar with serums, ampoules, double cleansing, multi-step routines, and face masks. But have you heard of peeling gels, a gentler yet effective alternative to...
Dermatologist Kaycee Reyes-Bacani on the future of beauty treatments that require thorough touching and close physical contact Images and Video NOEL PABALATE Podcast JULES VIVAS For years prior to the pandemic, dermatologist Dr. Kaycee Reyes-Bacani , proprietor of Luminisce Holistic Skin...
