During the pandemic, we learned so many life lessons. We found stillness amid chaos while on lockdown. We were driven to appreciate the basic things in life, things that we have long taken for granted—the natural world. We were unable to freely go out to enjoy the sunlight or the beach due...
The one thing that is inevitable in life is death. Doctors know that we can do everything humanly possible to delay death with our medications and interventions, but in the end death always wins. This is why an important part of the practice of medicine is guiding patients and their families...
Photo from Pixabay An advocacy group emphasized the critical role of good nutrition in expediting patient recovery, addressing the pressing need to prevent and treat hospital malnutrition. In a statement on Tuesday, June 18, Alvin Manalansan, health and nutrition fellow of international think...
Reports have shown that due to socio-economic hurdles and limited access to quality yet affordable eye health services, an estimated 4 million Filipinos have undiagnosed eye problems. With the hope of helping bridge this gap, the homegrown optical shop George Optical, in partnership with Zeiss...
(Department of Health) With no specific treatment available for dengue, the Department of Health (DOH) warned the public on Thursday, June 13, about a circulating Facebook post claiming that bird’s eye chili, locally called “siling labuyo,” is a cure for the disease. The post claimed that...
As 70 percent of the body’s immunity comes from the gut, proper and proactive gut care is crucial for the everyday Filipino. Chesca Kramer, Erceflora ambassador; Isabelle Daza, Erceflora ambassador; Dr. Fil Gatcheco, Applied nutritionist and pediatric gastroenterologist; and...
BACOLOD CITY – This city held its first health summit on Tuesday, June 11, to bridge gaps in the healthcare system to better serve the people here. THE first Bacolod Health Summit was held at the L’ Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City on Tuesday, June 11. (Photo courtesy of Bacolod City Health Office...
President Marcos has issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 53 adopting the National Objectives for Health (NOH) of the Department of Health (DOH) for the period 2023-2028 which aims to strengthen the country's health sector. File photos The MC, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on June 4,...
Investing in healthcare has never been more important than now, given the tough lessons of the recent pandemic. One of these lessons revealed the vulnerability of health systems buckling under the strain of huge medical demands at the height of COVID-19. While both the public and private sectors...
Dry brushing is an age-old technique that uses a natural-bristle brush on dry skin in a systematic manner to boost health and enhance the appearance of the skin. But what exactly are the health benefits of this practice, and why should Filipinos consider incorporating it into their daily wellness...
With the recent rise in Covid-19 cases, a number of people have contacted me for advice on what to do after being exposed to someone who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. At the height of the pandemic, these rules were ingrained in the minds of most people. We’ve been fortunate to have had a...
When I began my private practice as a registered nutritionist dietitian over 20 years ago, the first patient that was referred to me was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. I was too focused on food restrictions which ended up overwhelming the patient. She even said that she’d rather perish...
