by Philip Nino Tan-Gatue Holistic Medicine? A common buzzword among so-called non conventional or alternative medicine practitioners, and even among medical doctors, is holistic medicine. Skeptics may wonder, if this phrase is not just some sort of marketing gimmick to…
by Dr. Willie T. Ong Image from http://gritbybrit.com/weighing-in-on-weighing-in-facts-about-stepping-on-the-scale-every-day/ Sa aking pakikipag-usap sa mga kaibigan, nalaman ko na marami ang may maling paniniwala tungkol sa dahilan ng pagtaba o pagiging overweight. Alamin po natin kung ano ang mga tunay na rason….
Mainit na usapin ngayon ang nakahahawa at nakamamatay na Ebola o Ebola Virus Disease o Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever. Sa record ng World Health Organization, as of November 2014, mahigit 5,000 na ang namatay dahil dito, karamihan mula sa Guinea, Liberia,…
by Dr. Willie Ong Image from http://www.phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2013/03/05/15-healthy-sauces-dressings/ Do you like to add seasonings to your food? Do you have the urge to drown your chicken in a pool of gravy sauce or add spoonfuls of Thousand Island dressing to your…
Hindi biro ang tumanda. Aside from growing slower and weaker, dumarami na rin ang medical needs once maging senior citizen na. According to the National Statistical Coordinating Board or NSCB, nasa 6.3 million na ang senior citizen population ng Pilipinas…
by Philip Nino Tan-Gatue Popping The Question The most common questions encountered by any acupuncturist are, in my experience: “Can acupuncture treat (fill in the blank)?” “How many sessions will I need?” and inevitably, “Does acupuncture hurt?” The Biggest Lie…
by Ging Flores Lolo Nick was rushed to the ER one night dahil sa matinding pananakit ng tiyan. Halos hindi na siya makalakad at nanginginig na ang kanyang buong katawan dahil sa intense pain. After being admitted to the…
Many were shocked when megastar Sharon Cuneta came out on her Facebook page to tell fans that she went through a midlife crisis. Sa kanyang open letter online, sinabi niya na she “gave up” on herself. “I became rebellious because…
by Dr. Willie T. Ong 1. Take a cup of oatmeal a day. Oatmeal and oat bran are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, potassium, vitamin Bs, calcium and a soluble fiber. These fibers work by interfering with the absorption…
by Dr. Willie T. Ong Kapag ang blood pressure niyo ay palaging lampas sa 140 over 90, ang ibig sabihin ay may high blood ka na. Ang pinakamainam na blood pressure ay mga 120 over 80. May mga natural na…