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I didn’t know anything nor was interested about taking in any kind of herbal drinks or supplements till I’ve read about wheat grass. There are just too many sources online that describes how healthy it is to include wheat grass in our meals. You can read some of these resources here and here. When I got hold of of Easy Pha-max and tried it myself (it’s a green dry powder), and drank it, I realized how easier it will be for me to make our meals and drinks a lot more healthier using Easy Pha-max. Easy Pha-max...

Are you practicing family planning? If you live in the Philippines, you will most probably know that in our type of economy, family planning is the most responsible decision that a couple can make. That is the reason why the first World Contraception Day Philippines was launched in 2018.  Earlier, the government has announced the implementation of an intensified family planning program nationwide targeting 11.3 million women orver the next four years. This is to increase the usage of contraceptives among Filipinos from 40 percent to 65...

Have you seen Vicks’ latest #TouchOfCare video? If you haven’t, it’s a 4-minute video which tells the story of a child who was born with HIV infection. When his mom died from the disease, the 4-month old was handed by his immediate family to Agnes, his mom’s friend. Captured in the story is how Agnes later on found out about the child’s condition, and instead of turning away from the unexpectedly difficultsituation, she committed to raise him and showered him with love and care. It was the start of a beautiful life...

Have you noticed how fast time flies? If you haven’t, it’s either you are living a perfect life without the need to hurry about anything, or you are already lying six feet under (kidding). This is the way I feel almost daily and it’s quite depressing sometimes. But you know what’s the worst thing I found out? It is that my body is aging faster than my real age. BIA – Bio-Electrical Impedance Analysis is a method of assessing the body composition, the measurement of body fat in relation to lean body mass. Once...

Your overall mental health is more than just a diagnosis or a medication you take daily. Mental health refers to your well-being, including the way you feel about others and about yourself, how you manage your everyday challenges, and your ability to manage your feelings. If you’re looking for ways to improve your mental health, follow these tips to get started. Think Positively According to a study from Psychology Today, the way you think about yourself impacts how you feel. When you perceive yourself in a negative fashion, everyday...

Have you or any of your families experienced having worms? Yuck, you may say that it is and it is understable naman. Worms or “bulate” are yucky and harmful to anyone who has them inside. They are parasites and they can make our children sick. These worms can stunt our children’s growth, affect their mental performance and they can cause malnutrition. As moms, we would never want our children to have any of these worms. But like any other kind of health conditions, it will be tough to fight one when we are not equipped...

Is there anything more annoying in life than coming down with a cold? If there is I don’t know what it is. That endless drip of snot on the end of your nose. The body shaking sneezes. The throat tickling coughing. The aching head. Of course, you know none of it is going to kill you – but it’s just all just so annoying! The common cold is thought to be the single most common illness amongst humans worldwide. It’s certainly the most common reason why children miss school and adults miss work. Considering all our technological advances,...