By: Susan Bowerman M.S., RD, CSSD, CSOWM, FAND When it comes to men’s health and nutrition, many factors come into play. Because men tend to burn through calories a lot faster than women do, it can be tempting to assume that as long as a man isn’t overweight, all is well and good. Body...
In the culinary landscape of the Philippines, discerning meat connoisseurs are increasingly contemplating the essence of their beef choices. With a variety of options available, it's crucial to understand the distinctions between grain fed beef, imported beef, and grass fed beef. A nuanced...
Tech-savvy individuals and enthusiasts flocked to Gateway Mall 2 in Cubao, Quezon City, for the opening of Digimap’s seventh store. The newest authorized Apple reseller partner held an online silent auction of must-have gadgets, along with grand launch deals last June. Anton Gonzalez,...
Health professionals need tools as they implement their protocols and strategies in order to help patients heal or prevent diseases. Be it medicines and medical procedures for doctors, gym equipment, and exercise programs for fitness experts and so on. Registered nutritionist dietitians, like...
It was the Romualdez family matriarch Imelda Romualdez Marcos’s 95th birthday on July 2. For one of the celebratory activities held in her honor, I was tasked by her daughter Senator Imee Romualdez Marcos to set up an exhibition on her mother’s life to date. Last...
BIDIBIDI BAGS are a mix of quirky, color, and function “Did you know that abaca comprises 40 percent of the Japanese currency?” asked Med Villanueva of Shelmed Cottage Treasures and the Philippine Exporters Confederation (Philexport) in Bicol. Abaca, also known as Manila hemp, is the world’s...
longer fight the cancer cells in their body, despite state of the art cancer treatment. What is needed to build immune cells? Protein, folate, vitamins B6 and B12, and more. Where do we get these nutrients? From food. Don’t say from supplements because chemically derived and isolated nutrients...
Mental health stigma is a pervasive issue that affects individuals worldwide. It can prevent people from seeking the help they need and contribute to feelings of shame and isolation. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 450 million people currently suffer from mental health...
A snore is one of the most obnoxious sounds that a person can make. I don’t mean the gentle, soft and rhythmic snoring that people who are very tired occasionally make. I mean the loud, explosive, erratic, and bed-shaking eructation that rouses both the snorer and anyone unfortunate enough to be...
Ban Toxics, a toxic and waste watchdog organization, sounded the alarm after discovering the presence of brain-damaging lead in some children’s backpacks. Costing only P150 each, these colorful bags are sold in bargain stores and by sidewalk vendors at Divisoria. Using a Vanta C-series HH XRF...
Free shipping emerged as the biggest factor influencing online purchase decisions among Filipinos, according to a report by e-commerce platform Shopify. Based on the Southeast Asia Retail Report 2024 published by Shopify, a staggering eight out of 10 Filipino online shoppers regard free shipping as...
Did you know that over 3,000 bottles of Solmux Advance with Zinc Suspension are manufactured every hour? The media recently had the opportunity to discover how the cough formulation is made during a tour of Amherst Laboratories Inc. (Amherst), a facility spanning over 3,000 square meters and the...
