Surfing is becoming more popular in the Philippines especially in the Visayas. Thanks to the marvelous beaches in the Visayas. But hey, don’t count Ilocos Norte out just yet. We have great beaches here, too. If you have been here, you know how beautiful our beaches are (especially in Pagudpud).
Surfing is […]
Stress is everywhere. Many people are stressed out on a daily basis. Even blogging is stressful. However, most people do not know that sometimes, all it take for the body to rejuvenate is to take a shower. For some people, a cold shower is good way to end the day. For others, a hot bath […]
After Manny Pacquiao won the WBC Lightweight Championship title against David Diaz yesterday (June 29,2008), some of us Filipinos may still feel depressed with the reality that the effects of Typhoon Frank are still felt these days especially in Iloilo and Romblon where MV Princess of the Stars sank. The sinking of this marine vehicle […]
Your bathroom and/or comfort room could mean so much to you and your family’s health. It is perhaps the most common source of bacteria and viruses inside the home. Hence, you should always clean it with the right tools and disinfectants like Lysol.
As part of my daily routine, I do the cleaning of […]
The movie of Sharon Cuneta “Caregiver” perfectly depicts the life and frustrations of Filipino caregivers abroad. Most of our caregivers are nurses or nursing graduates, in case you didn’t know. I haven’t seen Sharon Cuneta’s movie and this is not going to be an article about showbiz or movies. It’s about Pinoys abroad […]
Too much alcohol in the body can make your head spin, hence the origin of the word “hangover”. People during the ancient times observed that when they drink too much wine or rum, they hang their heads over their boats, the railings of their homes, veranda or porch.
To reduce dizziness when the body takes […]
Staying up late at night (reviewing for the exam, working overtime on a project or even blogging till the wee hours in the morning) can cause acne and skin problems. I have observed this in me and my former classmates in college. My wife also develops acne whenever she stays up all night. […]
Drug addition or substance abuse is not only a problem here in the Philippines. It is a threat to everyone everywhere. It does not only destroy the capability of the drug dependent to think clearly. It also strips him of his morality. Statistics of drug dependents or addicts in the Philippines […]
As bloggers, it’s highly important that we protect our eyes, on top of all other body parts, to be able to function properly and do what we got to do as writers, bloghoppers, card droppers, money makers, et al.
The eyes according to wikipedia, are organs that detect light. Different kinds of light-sensitive organs are found […]
I have written about this in my News site - Rudy Fernandez Dies at Age 55. if you want to learn more about the details of Rudy Fernandez’ death, you may click on the link above. Rudy Fernandez died at a very young age of 55. Philippine showbiz will never be the same […]
The first thing you should know about arthritis is I have it. Lol! That’s true. I have acquired it because of my diet since young. I love beans and legumes - the types of food that will really trigger the development of arthritis because of their high uric acid content. I was also […]
From a health perspective, sugar is one the best sources of energy. This is what keeps me alive and strong as a blogger, writer, math professor, researcher and programmer. I couldn’t have made it through the grueling 13 years of my career as a jack-of-all-trade without coffee and sugar.
As a Nursing Researcher, I have always been conscious about health. Some of my past studies dealt with heart attacks, hypertension, diabetes and nursing education. I’m happy to share this new finding with you dear readers. It has something to do with the difference between heart attack symptoms between men and women. It has been […]
Many Filipinos are prone to having dandruff especially during summer when the air is dry and the temperature is high. A lot of products for the hair have been developed not only to fight dandruff but to soften the hair. Competing shampoo brands have made humongous efforts in providing everyone the best possible […]
Filipinos suffering from asthma must be having a hard time this summer due to very high temperatures (37 degrees celsius - above) in many locations. Tuguegarao is the hottest place in the country with a weather forecast of 37 degrees celsius minimum.
Health-wise, summer in the Philippines is not friendly to many Pinoys especially those […]
I was watching a DVD on medicine a while ago with a friend and I felt this sudden interest in the topic Vitamin C deficiency. This was quite common in many poor countries like the Philippines, India and Africa. However, lesser and lesser incidence of the disease is observed these days. When I was growing […]
I am astigmatic. That’s the reason why I can’t stay long infront of my computer. It’s just that I can no longer stay away from it since I am a full-time geek. I’m sure some of you are astigmatic too. But what are the forms of astigmatism?
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