Modern medicine has come so far in addressing health issues that the world faces today. Pills, tablets, shots, and all sorts of treatments have become available to treat ailments and illnesses. Yet, traditional medicine in the form of food and plants still hasn’t faded from the spotlight. ...
Health has become a pressing issue over the past few months due to surge in COVID-19 cases. The public has been doing what they can to keep from contracting the virus such as wearing face masks, face shields, drinking vitamins, as well as eating healthily to boost their immune systems. According to...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Retiring to the province and farming has always been a common dream among Filipinos. Because in farming, one can live a simple life in the presence of nature while also getting the satisfying feeling of growing their own food. Yet, starting a farm isn’t...
Umay , that nauseating feeling you get when eating the same food over and over again, can also be used to describe your feeling toward your home interior, especially after seeing the same view over and over again for six months. As lockdown eases and as people adjust to the new normal way of...
Since March 15, a nationwide lockdown has been implemented as a response to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. This decree confined the public inside their homes to keep them safe from the virus. Having been cooped up indoors for some time, many people have become restless and have decided...
Choose one or two that are based on mommy personality There are a number of WFH (work-from-home) jobs that almost anyone can get into depending on their skills. There are jobs that require more specialized ones, and there are those that do not require specific skills but just the necessary tools: a...
Zennor Hydroponics Farm is a farm in Palauig, Zambales that practices the soilless way of farming. It is founded and owned by Rafael Lardizabal Pagaling, a Bachelor of Arts in Development Communication, who travelled to different countries to learn all he can about the different hydroponic systems...
People over 60, and especially over 80, are at risk for loneliness and severe infection. Here are some steps they can take to keep themselves healthy “Trying to preserve some sense of normalcy is important for older people’s wellbeing,” says Dr. Joy Mercader , a cardiologist at Medical Plaza...
Here’s to putting your best face forward The Christmas season has officially arrived, bringing with it a switch to cozier basics and creamier textures. Just in time for what feels like the longest holiday celebration (in the Philippines, at least), consider turning over a new leaf with some...
Every parent would be torn to choose between safety and documenting memories such as the arrival of your newborn bundle of joy. What to do? Manila Bulletin Lifestyle asked Cocoon Studio's Patricia Infante on what to prepare for when booking a newborn shoot with their team: Safety first. Always...
Carol Goitia, an urban gardener, demonstrated in a video how one can start an urban garden without having to spend a lot by turning a soft drink bottle into a self-watering planter: First. Prepare your materials including a plastic bottle, scissors, soil, fabric, water, and your plant or...
Chickens are the main source of some dinner table essentials such as eggs and meat. To meet the large demand of products, most chicken farms breed their chickens indoors in wire cages or similar conditions to properly manage the layers or broilers. Another animal husbandry method that’s...
