by Lorna Carmela A. Protasio, M.D The quality of our relationships can determine our physical health. It can influence the development and management of chronic diseases, determine whether or not we are depressed, and influence our overall well being. Good relationships promote a person’s happiness so that it spills over to others. Good relationships give us more satisfaction in life and a desire ...[Read More]
Our Relationships Can Affect Our Health
Women’s Health: What Tests to Take
Here are the most important medical tests every woman should have and when to start them.
Singing a New Song: A life story from a former recording artist and radio personality—Maru Cepeda Javier
"God healed me before I became a Christian."
Preventing Summer Diseases
Summer time is here again. School classes have ended. It’s fun time for family and friends. Plans for a vacation are marked on the calendar. Beaches, island hopping and outdoor sports are tempting. Family members coming from abroad take advantage of this season to visit tourist spots, and enjoy bonding moments with relatives and friends. Summer is also when our islands abound in delicious fruit an ...[Read More]
Feeling Great, Looking Good
by Marilyn L. Antonio The coming of a new year can bring excitement, hope, and a new outlook on life. For people who consider health as wealth, the new year offers a fresh opportunity to lead a better and healthier life. Proper nutrition and exercise are keys to achieving this goal. A group exercise instructor in a well-known center in Metro Manila, Marissa Macabasco, underscores the importance of ...[Read More]
The Gift of Provision
My husband Rene complained of chest pains for months. On May 3, 2016, we attended church. Rene was having pain, so from church we went to the hospital. The doctors admitted him, and we stayed in the hospital for two and a half days. They found nothing to worry about, so we went home and Rene went back to his usual routine. In the third week of May, we went to Bukidnon for a family reunion. Rene fe ...[Read More]
Immunizations Protect Your Child from Diseases
With prices going up these days, parents can’t afford for their children to get sick. One of the ways to prevent sickness in our children is to vaccinate them. This will help a child’s body fight against the disease when exposed to it. Vaccination may seem an added expense but it’s all worth it. Medical treatments for these dangerous diseases are costly and contracting the disease could cause perm ...[Read More]
Growing Herbs for Fresh Tea
There are varieties of herbs that can be used in fresh tea with healthful benefits such as a mixture of peppermint, tarragon and stevia. Growing them yourself makes natural medicine readily available when you need it. I learned to use herbs when I attended training on herb production, utilization, and processing conducted by Remnant Institute of Alternative Medicine. I grow herbs in pots for my fa ...[Read More]
Rehydration drink
To prevent and treat Dehydration. Can be a substitute for Pedialite 1 liter of boiled water 2 level Tablespoons of sugar or honey ¼ teaspoon of salt ¼ teaspoon of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) Optional—If available, add half cup of orange juice, coconut water, or mashed banana.
Dengue Fever
Dengue or “Break bone fever” is a severe, flu-like illness caused by a virus in the blood. It may prevent the blood from clotting properly, and cause bleeding. Dengue should be suspected when a high fever (40°C/104°F) is accompanied by 2 of the following symptoms: severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, nausea, vomiting, swollen glands or a rash. This is known as the “dengue ...[Read More]