It's the season of the never-ending parties once again. While this means trying to look your best at all times, this also translates to countless trips to the salon for perming and styling. Often times we hardly realize the damage to delicate strands caused by chemical contents of various products used on our hair --- until... Continue Reading →
Jason: The Warrior Inside an Autist
My eldest son Jason graduated AB English from TIP in 2015. Most families with special children patted me in the back and congratulated, saying. "You did well, Mommy, but this is it, this is where to draw the line.." They said it like a death sentence and perhaps they meant well; autists, even high-functioning ones... Continue Reading →
Formula for Immunity + The Looks = CONZACE
Even the best of our TV and movie stars can fade away fast, prematurely, if they do not take care of their health and complete well-being. Because like it or not, acting is such a demanding job that requires long hours in unfavorable weather conditions and thriving in stressful situations - than the average guy.... Continue Reading →
Crave Healthy: Cravings Satisfied!
A distinct common experience in pregnancy is an unmistakable craving for certain foods, which may or may not be supportive of the condition of both expectant mom and/or the baby. In fact, snacking in general is considered unhealthy but preggies do lament that hormones make craving for snacks so unmanageable and stressful! Thank the heavens... Continue Reading →
Athena Builds Strong, Beautiful and Intelligent Women
We've come a long way, WOMAN, and we want it all. The XY-gene has definitely evolved into the human being that we have always wanted to be - strong, intelligent and responsible. Almost gone are the days when we were referred to as the 'weaker sex" because we seek the same achievements as men, and... Continue Reading →
Not just pain but Breakthrough Cancer Pain
One day we wake up to the harsh reality that cancer has become a leading cause of morbidity and mortality everywhere. It is even projected that towards 2030, cancer will become the leading cause of death globally, beating even cardiovascular diseases and other communicable diseases (source: http://www.ceche.org/publications/infocus/fall2007/GlobalDisease.html). A friend used the word "commonplace" to describe cancer... Continue Reading →
Sports and Fitness in the Camp: A Guide for Running in Camp Aguinaldo
not just a place, it's an experience!
iWOMAN: A Maternal Health Advocacy
Women of child-bearing age must be invoked on to read and understand Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10354), informally known as the Reproductive Health Law or RH Law simply because it deals with the rights of women in a world of differing views on maternal health. Remember that the initial proposal... Continue Reading →
Decipher that Generic Prescription
When generic prescription writing was mandated in the Philippines, it definitely confirmed that Pinoys, rich or poor, want a piece of the action. And by action, this meant getting some savings, especially if you need to buy medicines for long term treatment, especially for diseases that comes with aging. The problem is, despite best efforts... Continue Reading →
