In my degree, we read and critically analyse a lot of research and data to determine if a hypothesis (or a claim) is true and valid. This week in my Food Safety, Quality and Security course, we tackle the scientific evidence behind organic food, and since I was trained and certified and trained natural farmer,…
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Managing my Atopic Dermatitis
For the past two years, I have been living and working in Tokyo, Japan. But in March 2022, I returned to the Philippines, and for the past six months I have resided here, the heat, humidity and dusty environment has triggered my atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema). Not to mention the water quality of…
Read MoreWhat is pre-exercise health screening?
“Pre-exercise health screening is a process of identifying people who may have health-related conditions which increase the risk of an adverse event during exercise” (Norton, Eston & Taylor 2018). An adverse event occurs as a consequence of an exercise session resulting in physical harm, ill health, or death to an individual like a sudden cardiac…
Read MoreFrom barbells to Beauty Queen
In 2019, a high school student named, Lexi, reached out to me about my barbell strength training program services. The customised training program consisted of a progressive overload of the 3 main lifts which are the squat, press, and deadlift. It was special witness her journey from postural improvements, strength and mobility development, but also,…
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Book Review: Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon
In a previous article, I introduced the concept and value of our evoling brain as being neuroplastic and as a refresher, neuroplasticity simply means our brain has the ability to adapt and change. Essentially, the brain is a muscle where you either 1) train to enhance it, or 2) waste it and lose it. This…
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Breaking down barriers as a modern day Filipina
We are each born beautiful with our unique features, figure and finesse but the experience we have in life allow us to shine bright. Join my lecture to learn how to embrace your flaws, develop self-confidence and unleash your truest power!
Read MoreSūryanamaskāra (Sun Salutation) 5-minute Morning Yoga
Start your morning with a salute to the sun through the Sūryanamaskāra, सूर्यनमस्कार, an ashtanga yoga flow sequence fit for five minutes of your morning. According to the Shastras (Epics), the practise of the Suryanamaskara is important for spiritual development. It helps keep the physical body fit and strong, maintain a good level of health,…
Read MorePathogenesis or Salutogenesis?
Health is beyond the absence of disease or infirmity. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing. It’s a basic human right, essential for a long and happy life, and something we should all strive for. Traditionally in medicine and health studies, pathogenesis works retrospectively from disease to determine how individuals can…
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