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Aging comes with different health risks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), growing old can enhance the chance of developing long-term diseases, including cancer, dementia, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and many more. 

To help prevent, detect, or treat such chronic illnesses from our elderly loved ones, MediCard, a leading Health and Maintenance Organization (HMO) in the Philippines, believes that having the right healthcare coverage is crucial. Fortunately, the top HMO provider offers premier healthcare coverages, such as MediCard Select and Medicard VIP, to give access to the best possible care for our senior loved ones in their golden years.  

Santé celebrates its 15th year of helping people live better lives

Health, wellness brand continues to be a prime mover in the industry by promotinga healthy lifestyle 

Santé, a premier natural health and wellness product and services provider, celebrates a new milestone as it reaches its 15th year of helping people live better lives. 

Kicking off the celebration, the health and wellness brand held a motorcade with Santé executives,employees, and top distributors -- from Santé Fitness Lab located at Daang Hari Road to the Santé International Headquarters in Silang, Cavite, leading to its inauguration. 

Santé was first introduced in the Philippines in 2007. Established by a group of veteran direct selling professionals, the company had the goal to offer its various health and wellness products and provide business opportunities to a network of distributors.

Get Your Health Checked this Diabetes Awareness Week

In the Philippines, diabetes is one of the leading causes of mortality. In 2021, diabetes mellitus ranked fifth on the list of causes of death in the country, according to a report released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This condition is caused by elevated sugar levels in the blood due to insufficient insulin production. If left unchecked, the chronic disease can result in various health complications, which include heart attack, stroke, kidney issues, and diabetic retinopathy. 

The Department of Health (DOH) noted that people prone to having the disease are those who are diabetics’ children, obese, and individuals with hypertension, high levels of cholesterol, and sedentary lifestyles. 

QURE is here: A teleconsultation and wellness website made by Filipinos for Filipinos

A teleconsult website that promises to make medical consultations easy and convenient for many Filipinos was finally launched today, October 20. 

QURE.ph, an all-Filipino-made website, provides a platform for online video consultations, connects doctors and patients for easy scheduling of appointments, and makes available a directory of pharmacies and other health and wellness providers. 

QURE.ph offers a free platform for doctors who want to expand their services via teleconsult amid increasing demand for virtual consultation.

Mabuhay Ang Mga #Mommyfrontliner!

BER- months na, mga mommies! At alam natin na ito rin ang panahon kung kailan usong-uso ang sakit katulad na lamang ng ubo sa ating mga kids. Nakaka-stress hindi ba? Lalong-lalo na ngayon, nakakapraning kapag makarinig lang tayo ng simpleng pag-ubo.

Kaya naman para sa ating mga #MommyFrontliners, let us altogether join the Facebook live, HEROES AT HOME: Tips for Mommy Frontliners Facing Cough in Children on September 5, 2020, Saturday at 7:00 PM kasama ang pediatric expert, Dr. Royce at celebrity mom and host, Dimples Romana!. Sabay-sabay nating alamin how to manage cough in our children at kung paano maging #MommyFrontliner kahit nasa bahay tayo.

To know more about Heroes at Home Live, like and follow Pambatang Solmux Facebook page 

Why You Should Get A Copper Mask

There is so many masks options now out in the market today, there are the medical grade, and there are also the simple yet provides minimal protection. For ordinary citizens like us, it would be wise to have at least a reusable yet highly-effective mask with quality materials.

If anyone in your family qualifies as high-risk due to age or pre-existing medical conditions, protect them by getting them a copper mask.

Copper Masks are very reliable due to its structure, design, and effectiveness in preventing viruses and other airborne particles to enter through the nose and mouth yet still allows a space for better breathing and speaking.

Prevent the Spread of Virus with these Simple Ways

These days, remaining sickness-free and being as healthy as possible continues to be a global priority. Taking extra measures is understandable; everyone wants to be safe and for their families to be far away from harm. 

The simplest and most common ways to take care of oneself are often overlooked. As a reminder, here are a few things to keep in mind to prevent catching or spreading viruses:

4 Hacks to Stay Healthy and Fit during Christmas

The holiday season is just around the corner, and that means stuffing our faces with all the guilty pleasures served to us in giant servings.  Let’s face it, Christmas is the season for eating—and maybe a bit of booze.

Still, it’s important to remember the reason for the season and of course, taking care of yourself throughout so you can live more and do more out of your day.

No need to wait for the new year to make a resolution. Below are some things to keep in mind while celebrating this Christmas so you can fit and healthy during the festivity.

Five daily habits to adopt for a healthy life

Adopting a healthy lifestyle is the best way to achieve physical, mental, and emotional health. However, following them can be challenging, especially for those who have formed unhealthy habits over the years.

The key to success is to slowly integrate changes into your life. Once you get into the habit of maintaining healthy practices and making them a part of your routine, you will start to see its benefits to your well-being. To help you get started, Santé listed five daily habits you can start integrating into your daily life.

Get moving

Daily physical activities are essential to maintaining a healthy body and reducing the major risk factors for chronic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, non-coronary heart disease, hypertension, among others.

A New Home of Hope for Cancer Patients at The Medical City

Premier health institution The Medical City (TMC) yesterday launched its Augusto P. Sarmiento Cancer Institute (APSCI), named after its Chairman of the Board and one of the country’s top surgical oncologists.

One of the highlights of the launch was the unveiling of the APSCI signage and historical marker at the 8th Floor Nursing Tower, TMC in Ortigas, Pasig City. A short program followed at the main lobby where a grand exhibit is mounted featuring the institute’s brand of cancer care.

The event was graced by TMC President and CEO Dr. Alfredo R. A. Bengzon, Senior Vice President for the Medical Services Group Dr. Eugenio Jose F. Ramos, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Jose Xavier B. Gonzales, APSCI Director Dr. Daniel M. Alonzo and Deputy Directors Drs. Beatrice Tiangco and Manuel Francisco Roxas, TMC doctors, managers, and staff, patient partners, and the honoree, Dr. Augusto P. Sarmiento.

Let's Have A Healthy Happy Holiday!

It is indeed the season for many things. Aside from gifts and celebrations, we are also more prone to sickness and diseases that comes along with the activities that we do during these times. We (usually or most likely) cannot avoid eating too much or engaging in stressful moments which could lead to sickness and totally ruining the cheers and festivties.

Now we asked a health expert Doc Pao to help us understand the risks and what we can do to prevent them.

1.      With the advent of new sicknesses sprouting left and right, how do you feel your field of study can help in alleviating or avoiding these sicknesses? 

Diseases are caused not by genetic predisposition alone but by the imbalance in health brought about by excess toxins and nutritional deficiencies that one has, given by their lifestyle and environmental factors.  Prevention and early detection of these imbalances without any invasive procedures can help build a cascade of well being starting with one person to a family to a community all the way to a country.  Usually when symptoms manifest the diseases have already taken a toll. Hence for chronic and degenerative diseases best practices of medical systems can be applied but for acute once conventional medicine can work well with integrative therapies that allow people to feel like people when they are treated.  We just got to preserve the humanity of each person from early detection through treatment proper and post treatment covering all aspects of life touching the areas of the a Body, Mind and Soul.  Going to the roots would help alleviate people from suffering. When symptoms manifest, disease would have already progressed by then. Why not prepare the bodies protection and defence mechanism to be resilient to internal and external threats.

Signs of a Healthy Pet

A balanced diet, regular exercise, proper grooming and regular check-ups to the vet are essential in keeping your pet healthy. However, pets can only express themselves through barks, meows and movements, so you may not know if your furry friend is feeling any pain or discomfort. Most of the time, the irregularities are very subtle. It takes a sharp eye to identify the symptoms of pet ailments.

Pet Food Institute and the Veterinary Practitioners Association of the Philippines, through its Well Fed, Well Nurtured campaign, impart a head-to-toe checklist for pet owners to make sure that little Fido and Fluffy are in tip-top condition.

Eyes

Healthy cats have clear and bright eyes. Their pupil shape varies from the light reflecting on them. One of the unique characteristics of a cat is the ability to see through the dark with glowing eyes. Any irregularities like redness or mucus excretion can mean infection or nutrient deficiency. If the cat squints or blinks with one eye, it could indicate injuries like a scratch, or a foreign matter may be stuck in the eye area.

Clean air – the key to better health in 2016

Philips air-cleansing technologies can keep your family healthy all-year round

While New Year’s Day came with equal parts joy and hopeful anticipation, the annual barrage of fireworks also brought in a slew of hazards that are harmful to health.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) expressed concern at spikes in Metro Manila’s air pollution during the region's New Year’s Eve celebrations. Just before 1am of January 1, 2015, a real-time monitoring station in one of Metro Manila’s cities recorded the highest level of PM10 pollutants at 2,000 micrograms per normal cubic meter (mcg/Ncm). The normal ambient guideline value of PM10 is 60mcg/Ncm, according to the DENR.

REDUCIN: Welcoming The Golden Years, Golden.

Aging is frequently the reason cited as to why people gain weight and have their body shape deteriorate. This is certainly true. Physically, when we age, our metabolism slows down. Behaviorally, our habits change as well. We become busier with various aspects in life - work, family and friends. How can we fit in time to work on ourselves?

Is that a valid excuse? No. Living, just like any activity, has to be managed. Prioritization must be embedded in making life choices. Reduce time spent on less important activities. After all, what could be more important than staying healthy to gain more time living?