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LAM: A Better Choice to a Conservative Couple
How many children are you planning to have to build your own family in the future? What methods are you planning to use? Questions that couples must take into consideration and agree on before starting a family. Family planning allows people to attain their desired number of children and to determine the spacing of their…
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ZamboSur convenes NAOs for Nutrition Month
On July 28, 2021, the Provincial Nutrition Office of Zamboanga del Sur (ZDS), headed by Provincial Nutrition Action Officer (PNAO) Ms. Grace F. Sumogue, conducted a meeting with Nutrition Action Officers (NAOs) in the province which was held face to face at Hotel Guillermo, Pagadian City. The participants and facilitators made certain that they are…
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Olutanga’s Vital Move to Eradicate Malnutrition in the Locality
Recently, in support to fight against the widespread malnutrition among children aged 6-59 months old, the Municipality of Olutanga took a big leap to eradicate this concern in their locality. Headed by Municipal Mayor Hon. Arthur P. Ruste, Sr. together with Nutrition Action Officer Elena B. Subrado, the municipality conducted a series of feeding activities…
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Can Chocolate be Addictive?
You’ve probably heard the term “Chocoholic” before or even just recently. Maybe you’ve used it to describe a person who is addicted to, who craves or who is excessively fond of chocolate. Or maybe you usually said jokingly, “chocoholic” but nods to potentially serious question: Can a person become addicted to chocolate or food in…
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Don’t Let Dehydration Catch You by Surprise!
Are you feeling very thirsty, tired, and dizzy? You may be dehydrated. Drink your water now! Dehydration takes place when your body loses more fluid than you take in. In this case, the body doesn’t have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. When too much water is lost from the…
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NNC 9 conducts Webinar on the 2021 Nutrition Month Talking Points
Last July 22, 2021, the regional office of the National Nutrition Council in Zamboanga Peninsula successfully conducted a webinar on the 2021 Nutrition Month Talking Points to teaching and non-teaching personnel of Zamboanga City Schools Division via Google Meet and Facebook live. The online event was participated by almost five-hundred attendees which consisted of school…
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Understanding Allergic Rhinitis
Sneeze here… sneeze there… An extremely stressful experience that people with Allergic Rhinitis will be confronted with every now and then. Allergic rhinitis also known as hay fever is a common condition with symptoms similar to colds. It is an allergic disorder characterized by an exaggerated immune response to environmental triggers such as dust, smoke,…
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“Psoriasis Flare-Ups: What foods to avoid?”
Among the many skin anomalies, Psoriasis is a very stressful condition. It is a skin condition that is not currently curable. However, it can go into remission, producing an entirely normal skin surface. Once you are diagnosed with psoriasis, reducing triggers is a vital part of managing your condition and avoiding flare-ups. Psoriasis flare-ups can…
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Protect your babies from skin rashes
Skin is said to be the first line of anatomical defense of our body from possible infections. But what if conditions that may disrupt its integrity poses someone to become sick. The babies’ skin is very delicate and needs to be cared for properly. However, despite the meticulous care done, there may be times that…
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5-second Rule: Is it Safe or just a Yucky Fallacy?
Have you ever witnessed in some households, restaurants, or anywhere where a kind of food fell on the floor or dropped to the ground and heard someone call out… “Wala pang 5 seconds, okay pa yan!”? This type of practice has been passed on from generation to generation especially here in the Philippines. Now, the…
