Heirloom Wisdom: How My Grandmothers Shaped My Path Into Health Science I grew up surrounded by heirloom wisdom — the kind that isn’t written in textbooks but passed down through hands, kitchens, gardens, and quiet conversations between generations. My maternal grandmother and great‑grandmother were the first health practitioners I ever knew. They didn’t have degrees,…
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Why Picking Up These Books Is a Must for the New Year As the New Year begins, it’s tempting to chase the latest health trend. But sustainable change happens when you take your health into your own hands by reading, researching, and experimenting to learn what your unique body needs. Two resources I recommend starting…
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A Journey with Eczema In many parts of the world – such as the Philippines, India, Pakistan, and the United States – it is still common for doctors to prescribe oral corticosteroids as a first-line treatment for eczema. While these drugs may temporarily relieve visible symptoms, they do not address the root causes of the…
Read MoreEczema, a chronic skin condition affecting millions worldwide, is marked by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. While its causes are multifaceted, recent research underscores the critical role of gut health in managing skin conditions through the gut-skin axis. My lived experience with a low-carb, high-protein diet, enriched with moderate amounts of vegetables and fruits from…
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Sinigang is the ultimate comfort food! This classic Filipino soup is distinguished by its sour and savoury medly of flavours. Popular in the Philippines, it is served with steamed rice or on its own. Similar to Filipino adobo, sinigang has many variations. For its protein, it can be fish, shrimp, chicken, and pork. While for…
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A popular traditional Korean dish prepared through fermenting napa cabbage with salt is called kimchi. This nutrient-dense dish contains probiotics which is found to help support the immune system. In addition to vitamin A, C, and K, potassium, calcium, and other antioxidant compounds that is reported to help reduce the risk of serious health conditions such…
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Momordica charantia is a tropical and subtropical vine widely grown in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean for its edible fruit. In some countries, it is known as bitter melon or bitter gourd because of the bitterness of the fruit while in the Philippines it is called ampalaya, and in Japan, it is known a goya…
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Nilaga is a soup recipe that originates from the Philippines and is commonly prepared with beef. But since I am not a beef-eater, this is my own recipe designed to suit my personal preferences. If you are encountering cold weather, have a hang-over or in need of a thick and rich soup, then save this…
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