5 Health Myths You Grew Up With—And Why It’s Time to See a Doctor Instead

5 Health Myths You Grew Up With—And Why It’s Time to See a Doctor Instead

Most Filipinos grew up surrounded by stories, from age-old folklore and urban legends to other health-related beliefs passed on through

Stay Healthy on Your Next Trip: Flu Prevention Tips for Travelers

Stay Healthy on Your Next Trip:
Flu Prevention Tips for Travelers

The recent passing of Taiwanese star Barbie Hsu due to influenza-induced pneumonia devastated many Filipinos, especially Gen X and older Millennials who were fans of the beloved 90s Korean series, “Meteor Garden.”

The Taiwanese actress’ death at a relatively

Beyond Pain Relief: Exploring Acupuncture’s Surprising Health Benefits

Beyond Pain Relief:
Exploring Acupuncture's
Surprising Health Benefits

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), “qi” (pronounced “chee”) is the driving force that flows through all living things. It embraces all forms of energy from material (ground you walk on, things around you, and flesh and blood) to immaterial aspects

Conquering Gout: A Guide to Relief and Prevention

Conquering Gout:

A Guide to Relief and Prevention

Imagine waking up to a searing pain in your foot. Your big toe is swollen and feels like it’s on fire. The throbbing pain makes it difficult to walk, let alone put on a shoe. That’s the kind of pain gout can

Empowering Yourself: Managing Triglycerides for a Healthier Future

Empowering Yourself: Managing Triglycerides for a Healthier Future

We all want to live a quality, long life but it takes a conscious effort to maintain good health. As we grow older, we learn that the best way to embrace healthy aging is to take control of our well-being.

Empowering your

10 Health Benefits of Yoga: Promoting a Healthier Mind and Body

10 Health Benefits of Yoga: Promoting a Healthier Mind and Body

Yoga is an ancient Indian civilization practice that has been around for 5,000 years. It has transcended cultural and geographic borders over the course of time, combining physical and mental techniques. In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed

Find Relief from Chronic Back Pain

Find Relief from Chronic Back Pain

Prevention and Management Tips

Back pain is one of the common health issues affecting people of all ages. According to WebMD, many people experience pain in their lower back, also called the lumbar region, at some point in life. Persistent back pain can