You’ve just turned the TV off, but that “But wait, there’s more!” phrase keeps ringing in your head. Infomercials on home exercise equipment are a dime a dozen, so it’s pretty easy to be swayed by that catchy, manly voice on air. If you’re looking to buy one for yourself, first think about these things:…
Continue Reading »Aside from the aesthetic beauty of having a wall fountain at home, water features also provide a substantial health benefits to occupants. Wall fountains promote calmness and concentration because they hinder unnecessary noise. They also help alleviate the tension in the joints and muscles. The calming effect helps those with sleeping problem at night. Wall…
Continue Reading »For the active moms, dads, and kids advocating a healthy lifestyle, here’s one great opportunity for you. Unilab ActiveHealth is inviting moms and their families to join the second leg of the 2012 Run United on June 17, 2012 at Mall of Asia. There are several race categories and challenges to choose from. If you…
Continue Reading »I’m happy about this recent government initiative to provide free cervical cancer screening for women in Metro Manila. The health project is part of the Universal Health Care program of President Benigno Aquino. Women ages 30 to 45 are the targeted recipient. I still belong to the age group so I might as well grab…
Continue Reading »An old friend of mine is convincing me to start walking as form of exercise. Walking has helped her to lose some pound. She said that she was able to stand walking for several minutes by listening to music from her cellphone. She started downloading music, including sounds of native-instruments and play them repeatedly while…
Continue Reading »And what do you know, just a few more days left and it is Christmas! While most of the people I know will be celebrating it in the comforts of their homes, I know some who will be observing it away from home, in their relatives. Frequent travelling, especially by car can be very tedious…
To welcome the New Year with a complete set of hands and intact limbs is a nice present to yourself and your loved ones. This holds true for people who couldn’t help but light fireworks and firecrackers to celebrate the New Year. Recently the Department of Health issued an advisory reminding the public against the…
Families are taking advantage of the long school vacation to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. There are those who prefer to stay at home and watch movies, while others enjoy the carnivals and amusement park rides. Visiting parks and carnival are the activities we rarely do these days. If there…
I got all these valuable items from the first Christmas party for bloggers I attended at the Legend Villas in Mandaluyong City last Saturday. Everyone enjoyed the games (I particularly enjoyed our version of Pinoy henyo where me and Tetcha were one of those who won a prize). Each mommies exchange gifts and went home…
