Category: Health & Beauty

Health: Holistic Medicine for Hypertension and Pain

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…

Health: Bakit ako tumataba?

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….

Health: Choose healthy sauces and seasonings

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…

Health: Does Acupuncture Hurt?

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…

Health: Getting rid of gallstones without surgery

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…

Health: How to race and win … in marathons and in life

Sa kanyang librong “I Dreamed, I Ran, I Conquered”, international Filipino runner Ben Gaetos based in the United States, describes his struggle sa “world’s toughest foot race” na Badwater Ultramarathon as David vs. Goliath. Both physically and mentally challenging kasi…

Health: How to prevent midlife crisis

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…

Health: High cholesterol: natural remedies

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…