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 »I was nursing a slight fever one time when my kids came home from school. Despite my condition, I prepared a snack for them because I know they need more energy. School is truly mentally and physically draining and there are still the homework and projects to deal with at home. After they ate their…
This is one nostalgic entry for me. I couldn’t help but feel sad whenever I remember about my unborn child. She or he could have been 5 this year and probably going to school. Hubby and I have accepted the fact that the baby is not meant for us. It was meant to be an…
Just before hubby goes to work today, I asked him where he will take me on Valentine’s Day. Even if I knew the answer, I still asked him anyway. He won’t say no, of course, but he has his way of making me smile. His usual reply is a nod and a naughty smile. We…
I haven’t finished reading about cigar humidors when a friend called up to inform me that she’s giving me another assignment on chemotherapy. All she needs is an interview of a person(s) diagnosed and under treatment for cancer. I thought of my aunt and cousin who are both undergoing treatment for the Big C. My…
Hubby is fine now. The results of his blood test, kidney and gall bladder ultrasound were all normal. He needs a follow-up check up though for his blood pressure and maintenance medicine…I’m glad that he is okay now.
