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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!

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Book Review: How to Become a Straight-A Student

If you are anything like me, where you are constantly searching for the most effective methods to advance your study skills, test-taking techniques, and have a study-and-work-life balance, then look no further! Another book I would like to recommend to you by Cal Newport is ‘How to Become a Straight-A Student‘. This 214-page book is…

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Beautiful Brains

The brain has been called everything from an enchanted loom, to an electrical storm, to a three-pound blob. It is the symbol of intelligence, the contrast to mind, the commanding organ of our bodies. The brain is oh-so many things, both culturally and biologically. Our brain is a mysterious and complex core where who we…

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Sūryanamaskāra (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,…

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Reflections on the Iceberg Illusion

I normally write a new article at 6 am (GMT +9) every two days on this blog, but ever since returning to Cebu (in the Philippines) from Tokyo (Japan), my schedule has been erratic from an unbelievable demand of more pressing matters resulting in my blog writing taking a backseat. However, last night, I finally…

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Gut health, microbiome, prebiotics, and probiotics.

How your health is linked to your gut bacteria? The biggest, complex, diverse and most important microbial habitat is our gut! It fights off infections, strengthens our immune system, signals cells, regulates our metabolism, how much energy we burn or how much fat we store. Some scientists even believe that diseases like colon cancer, diabetes…

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Climbing in Cantabaco, Cebu

After spending over 20 years of my life in the island of Cebu (Philippines), you would think I would be well aware of everything! But it had to take me living two years in Japan to discover how much I still have yet to learn about my hometown island. The journey On March 18th, 2022,…

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