by Johanna Patricia A. Cañal, MD, MHA, MSc Let me introduce you to the concept of the Glycemic Index. The Glycemic Index (GI) is a number that tells us how quickly a certain food can increase the blood sugar. The higher the glycemic index, the faster the blood sugar rises. This index recognizes that not…
Looking for inspiration for your new profile picture? Look no further! You’ve come to the right place! Discover how to spice up your party photos with a soapy bubble session or take your friends out for a fun group rainbow bridge photo. Learn a new mind twisting perspective by simply using a glass of water,…
by Johanna Patricia A. Cañal, MD, MHA, MSc I’ve heard it often enough…patients saying that they have “low blood”. What they really mean is that they are anemic. They have some form of anemia. How do we know? Clinically, the patient is probably pale. Objectively, doctors can tell from a Complete Blood Count aka a…
by Johanna Patricia A. Cañal, MD, MHA, MSc So, you’ve been diagnosed with Diabetes or pre-diabetes even. And of course, you’ve been advised by your doctor to avoid sugar. The cakes, candy, ice cream and pastries are obvious. What about everything else? A new habit that you should develop is looking at the NUTRITION INFORMATION…
by Johanna Patricia A. Cañal, MD, MHA, MSc Disclaimer: The following article talks about methods of contraception. Not everyone believes in nor advocates for contraception. If you are not a believer, stop reading now. Otherwise, this information may be very important for your decision making. Not everyone wants to get pregnant. In fact, there are…
Did you know that managing time can be challenging and yet crucial to success for a lot of Filipinos worldwide? If yes, you must be among them. The Philippine Time Zone is a word that is used to denote our time, but time zones differ in many countries too. Occasionally, if you work for an…
By: Alianna Tan Almost everything can be done online these days, and buying groceries isn’t an exception to that. With all the hustle and bustle around us, plus the current “new normal” where going out is not encouraged, it’s a challenge and risk to physically go to supermarket, wait in long queues, and be somewhat…
by Johanna Patricia A. Cañal, MD, MHA, MSc Vaccine is the buzzword. The whole world is waiting for a vaccine against COVID-19. It will make the world feel “normal” again. But, why are we pinning our hopes on this? The COVID pandemic has made it plain to see that viruses are difficult to fight. The…
By Bob Guerrero Having an acoustic guitar is one of the great pleasures of any musically-inclined person. This is especially true during this pandemic, when we’re stuck at home so much. Being able to strum some chords on the sofa or accompany yourself while singing a favorite song is priceless. But buying the wrong acoustic…
by Johanna Patricia A. Cañal, MD, MHA, MSc There’s so much out there about taking care of one’s skin…so much that it has become confusing. Truth is that there are only 3 things you really need to do for your skin—MOISTURIZE, PROTECT and TREAT. Accept that a universal truth is that ALL skin needs to…
Let’s keep it simple and informative, here’s a guide for our senior citizens to get their ID which they can use for various discounts on buying and availing services! Not to mention, skipping the long lines. Senior citizens enjoy many benefits that make their lives easier. They can use their IDs to get discounts in…
We might think getting old is boring and sad but hey, you might be wrong. Have you seen all the benefits the Senior Citizens are getting? Sometimes, their kids or even grandchild use their ID to get discounts or access in fast lanes. Kaya Wag ako! They have been working hard for the past years…