What’s good for the mind is also good for the heart and the rest of the body. The list of healthful practices goes on and on, but following these recommendations can help you live a better life.
Wellness 101: Keeping Your Mind and Heart Healthy
April Ariane R. Sanchez-Tugas, MD, FPNA
Dr. Sanchez is an Adult Neurologist based in Koronadal City and General Santos City, South Cotabato, who provides expert diagnosis and medical management of the common diseases of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscle.
Christian Emmanuel T. Lim, MD
Dr. Christian Emmanuel T. Lim, a neurologist practicing in Manila and Bohol. He specializes in the care of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junction, and muscles. His fields of interest are seizure disorders, insomnia, dizziness, headaches, back pain, and stroke. He also treats other neurologic disorders such as Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis, tumors of the brain and spine, as well as peripheral neuropathies.
The Many Amazing Benefits of Magnesium
Getting enough magnesium in your body is essential for your physical and mental health. Here are some of the many amazing benefits of Magnesium that can be essential to your health and well-being.
How Stress Affects Your Body
Stress had never been considered as detrimental as it is today. In the early days, it was stress that invoked a ‘fight or flight’ response and kept our ancestors safe from wild dangers. Now, the same stress is posing a risk of harm to the human body. It has been recognized as the No. 1 proxy killer disease by the esteemed American Medical Association. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have addressed the perils of workplace stress in the American Industry that claims an estimated $300 billion annually.
World Diabetes Day 2017
Between 1980 and 2014, the number of people with diabetes increased from 108 million to 422 million. This infographic from Study Medicine Europe takes you through the reasons behind these incredible numbers and looks at what we can do to reduce the number of deaths related to diabetes. In 2015, around 1.6 million deaths were caused by diabetes and this figure is expected to double by 2030. Interestingly about 90%-95% of people with diabetes have type 2, and this can be prevented or delayed by lifestyle changes. There is then another issue with prediabetes, and as many as 1 in » » » [Read more]
Jorgen Yu Lim, MD
Dr. Jorgen Yu Lim is a physiatrist at Cebu RehabMedics – Chong Hua Hospital in Cebu City Philippines. Expert on pain, stroke, post arthroscopic and joint replacement rehabilitation.
Edgardo Navarrete, MD, FPCP, FPCCP
General Internal Medicine Specializes in Chest and Lung Diseases Bronchoscopist Certified Hypertension Specialist Member TB council of PCCP Member Asthma Council PCCP Member ERS Treats various cases in internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Diabetes and stroke Specialty: Internal Medicine Subspecialty: Pulmonology Local Board Accreditation: Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians Fellow, Philippine College of Chest Physicians Clinic Address & Schedule: Capitol Medical Center Room 311, Scout Magbanua Cor Panay Ave., Quezon City Philippines Phone: (02) 372 3825 Schedule: Mon: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Wed: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Thu: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Sat: 3:00PM – 5:00PM San Juan De Dios Hospital Room 25, 2772 » » » [Read more]
Which Health Problems Can Cause Blindness?
Some people are born blind or partially-sighted, but often, loss of sight is linked to other health problems. Here are some health conditions which may result in partial or complete loss of sight: Cataracts Cataracts are one of the most common causes of lost sight. They form over the lens and cause the vision to become very cloudy and blurred. Cataracts can often be treated very effectively with surgery, but in severe cases, it may not be possible to save the sight. Cataracts tend to develop slowly and at first, the changes may be very gradual and hard to spot; » » » [Read more]
20 Tips to Combat Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation is the immune system’s way of biologically responding to an injury or, in some case, an infection. In fact, it is the sign of a healthy immune system, but only initially. If your immune system goes into an overdrive, it could turn into a chronic inflammation. An inflammation can be acute or chronic. When acute inflammations go unresolved, they can enter a chronic phase. Chronic Inflammations are persistent and can be linked to serious conditions like cancer, heart disease and asthma. They can also lead to small ailments that can go unnoticed. Here is how you can treat those » » » [Read more]