Every Christmas season, buffet tables would always be stocked with delicious meat delicacies like lechon, ham, morcon, embutido, and roast chicken. Leche flan, fruit salad, ube halaya, kakanin, and the family’s favorite cakes would be served for dessert. Excessive consumption of such meals, even if delicious, is unhealthy for those with high blood pressure or […]

We only have a few days till Christmas, so we need to be able to prepare and purchase Christmas gifts, as well as save a present for our children. If you’re on a budget, you can give a unique and special present this holiday season by giving healthy and inexpensive gifts. What are some good […]

By Phidelle Andres, M.D Ear infections are common occurrences in all age groups. Of these illnesses, the two most commonly encountered in the clinics are Acute Otitis Externa (AOE) and Acute Otitis Media (AOM). Approximately 10% of people will develop otitis externa during their lifetime, and the majority of cases (95%) are acute. Most occur […]

Children spend the most of their time with their parents before starting preschool or grade school: learning from them, laughing, crying, and sharing everything in between. Parenting may go on many different directions. Some parenting techniques can make children’s transition from childhood to adulthood more difficult. If parents lack enough care and supervision for their […]

by Carla Mia Carandang, M.D, DPPS Smart phones, Smart TVs, and tablets are now part of the Filipino household. In this modern day and age, fun and socialization for the younger population are mostly dependent on gadgets. This is especially true during this time of the pandemic where children spend most of their time in […]