August 18, 2020 Category :General Wellness| Health Watch 0
Also known as Basella genus, grapes spinach and mushrooms Kwai, Alugbati is a wild smooth herbaceous vine endemic in the Philippines, which is characterized by its pleasant mild spinach flavour that has traditionally been popular to locals for its numerous healing effects. Aside from being a good source of vitamins and minerals (e.g. calcium, iron and vitamins A, B and C) and laxative, to help reduce inflammation and act as a laxative, alugbati leaves can be used for treating ulcers, inflammation of the nose and throat, gonorrhea and balaniti, headaches. Moreover, the sap of the plant may be directly used for cleansing the skin from acne, soothing burns and scalds and other skin irritations. In lieu of its medicinal value for skin treatments, the alugbati is usually made into an ointment for easy application to the affected or infected areas of the skin.
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burns and scalds, skin irritations, skin treatments
July 25, 2020 Category :General Wellness 0
One of the best ways to fight off the scourging summer heat is by drinking a cool refreshing drink that can be used to supplement one’s vacation relaxation while basking on the beach, enjoying a summer night, or simply taking the beat of the heat. Here under are the best cold drinks during the summer in the Philippines.
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cold soft drinks, fruit juices, Mountain Dew, natural water, rc cola, watermelon juice
July 20, 2020 Category :General Wellness 0
A diabetic can generally drink at least two three servings of milk but it needs to be low fat. Milk is generally consider a healthy source of calcium and protein which is needed by diabetics. However, it must be stressed that the milk should be low fat because Cow’s milk and other dairy products or food derivatives of milk such as cheese and yogurt has a huge amount of lactose. Lactose is the milk sugar, which provides milk its sweet taste and comprises about 40% of a cow’s milk calories.
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almond milk, animal milk, low fat milk, low glycemic index, milk and dairy products, polyunsaturated fatty acids
July 17, 2020 Category :Fitness| General Wellness 0
Aside proper diet, proper exercise is crucial for managing type 2 diabetes. Diabetic patients are always advised to be physically active yet not too much active because strenuous activity can also be dangerous especially for diabetic patients who are older.
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aerobic exercise, diabetic patient, exercise equipment, proper diet, proper exercise, stationary bike, strenuous activity
June 28, 2020 Category :General Wellness 0
Pocari Sweat is a sports or energy drink from Japan since 1980 and is manufactured by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. This drink markets itself as an “ion supply drink” which contains electrolyte minerals such as Magnesium carbonate, Sodium chloride and sodium citrate, Potassium chloride and Calcium lactate, which essentially accounts for its unique aftertaste and flavor. Pocari Sweat claims that it is a better alternative to drinking water especially during perspiration while working out because it help replenish these aforementioned electrolytes which are not available in ordinary water and is therefore more effective in preventing dehydration. Pocari Sweat normally comes in bottles and cans. However, there is also a power version which needs to be mixed with water.
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chloride calcium, electrolytes, heart diseases, mineral contents, otsuka pharmaceutical co, Pocari Sweat, potassium chloride
June 12, 2020 Category :General Wellness| Healthy Advocacy 0
It is so frustrating when you try so hard to sleep in order to ready yourself for another busy day but forces beyond your control prohibit you from sleeping. Such is the dilemma of insomniacs. Yet, the problem can be solved. Below are a few, simple things you can do to help you fall into deep, sound slumber and restore that glow in your eyes and skin, and that energy in your body.
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instrumental music, light snacks, melatonin, noise level, wake cycles
June 9, 2020 Category :Fitness| General Wellness 0
Getting fit—and staying fit—isn’t an impossible dream! Aging is inevitable, but this does not mean you have to start leading a sedentary lifestyle. One of the best anti-aging activities you can do for your body is exercise. For years, it has been widely accepted that we start getting slower, weaker, and more fragile with age. But more recently, this has been proven otherwise by studies on the cellular process of aging and the impressive performances of older athletes.
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bicep curls, bone density, cardiovascular endurance, elastic bands, light weights
May 12, 2020 Category :General Wellness 0
We’ve all needed to reach a goal at some point in our lives. Whether it’s about losing weight, quitting a habit, or keeping true to a New Year’s resolution, as long as it kept you looking forward to reaching an achievement in your life, you can call it a goal. It’s the drive to keep you moving right on track. Having a goal makes it clear for you to see where to concentrate your efforts and pushes you closer, inch by inch, to where you want to be.
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losing weight, mental image, target
May 10, 2020 Category :Emotional Wellness| General Wellness| Psychological Wellness 0
Situation: A mother, a father, the children, and their children’s children, all living under the same roof. This is a common Filipino household.
But in the digital age of touch screens and video calls, this concept of family tradition has experienced a shift as young adults are now daring to venture out into independent life—single and free—much like those in the western cultures and seen in the movies.
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filipino family, independent life, personal mystery, young adults
April 10, 2020 Category :General Wellness| Health Watch| People and Places 0
The wisdom of East healing traditions combined with technological advancements of Western medicine may be just the antidote for a sick world.
Most clinics offer water in the waiting area. If you’re lucky, you can choose between hot or cold water. When I noticed that water in this clinic was contained in red, yellow, and blue containers as part of “color therapy”, I knew I’d be in for a treat.
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painless procedure, psychological wellbeing, technological advancements, western medicine