What, Why, Where, How: Deworming by Andrea Peñaflorida, M.D The Department of Health holds January and July of every year as the National Deworming Month. This drive aims to move towards eliminating intestinal parasitism most specially in children. Currently, the government already offers free deworming services in government and barangay centers. It’s a good idea […]

Taking control of your wellbeing this 2022 by Dr Mary Grace L. Angel, M.D Taking control of our wellbeing, as we welcome the year 2022, may also mean taking control of our weight to stay physically fit, avoid illnesses and to boost our energy level. Physical inactivity is unavoidable in a pandemic, with most people […]

2021 is slowly coming to a close and what a year has it been. From increasing cases of COVID-19, to vaccination drives, and now hopefully to slowly easing lockdowns. The remaining days of the year are going to fly by between your work duties, back-to-school activities, and Christmas celebrations with friends and family. Some people […]

Every Christmas season, buffet tables would always be stocked with delicious meat delicacies like lechon, ham, morcon, embutido, and roast chicken. Leche flan, fruit salad, ube halaya, kakanin, and the family’s favorite cakes would be served for dessert. Excessive consumption of such meals, even if delicious, is unhealthy for those with high blood pressure or […]

We only have a few days till Christmas, so we need to be able to prepare and purchase Christmas gifts, as well as save a present for our children. If you’re on a budget, you can give a unique and special present this holiday season by giving healthy and inexpensive gifts. What are some good […]