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Serious Facts you need to know about Food Allergies
The body’s immune system keeps you healthy by fighting off infections and other dangers to good health. According to the College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, a food allergy reaction occurs when your immune system overreacts to a food or a substance in a food, identifying it as a danger and triggering a protective response.…
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The Battle on Efficacy between Ethyl Alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol
As COVID-19 pandemic continues to persist, people are relying on disinfectants for an extra layer of protection against the virus. One of these is rubbing alcohol, which has been considered a necessity now anywhere we go. Most alcohol-based hand antiseptics contain either ethanol, isopropanol or a combination of these products. Alcohol is effective against the…
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NNC successfully commenced the 47th Nutrition Month
On July 1, 2021, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) successfully conducted the 47th Nutrition Month Kick-off Activity via virtual platform and facebook livestream with the theme “Malnutrisyon Patuloy na Labanan, First 1000 days Tutukan!”. It was headed by the Executive Director of NNC Dr. Azucena M. Dayanghirang together with other invited dignitaries and personalities with…
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How Prepared are We for Disasters?
The Philippines is a disaster-prone country due to its geographic location along the boundaries of major tectonic plates and at the center of the typhoon belt that is regularly impacted by floods, typhoons and landslides. According to the World Bank Group, the country’s population growth, migration, unplanned urbanization, change in land-use pattern, environmental degradation and…
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“How Essential is Magnesium to our Body?”
Magnesium is an important nutrient. It is a mineral that plays a vital role in over 300 enzyme and biochemical reactions in the human body. With its main role acting as a cofactor or helper molecule in the biochemical reactions, it helps improve muscle and nerve functions, regulating blood pressure, and supporting the immune system…
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The Yucky Truth About Hookworms
Deworming is among the flagship programs of the Department of Health (DOH). It has been conducted nationwide by the government every January and July of every year. But why the hassle of doing such an activity? Soil-transmitted Helminthiasis is considered a public health concern by the health sectors because of its effects on the growth…
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Dark Chocolates’ Bright Secrets
Do you enjoy occasional or frequent squares of dark chocolate? For the past years, studies have shown the potential health benefits of consuming dark chocolates in cardiovascular conditions including lowering blood pressure. But while some chocolate lovers view chocolate as a healthy food, others see it as a guilty pleasure which may also pose health…
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Do Women Need to Fear PCOS?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), also known as polycystic ovary disease, functional ovarian hyperandrogenism, ovarian hyperthecosis, sclerocystic ovary syndrome, and Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. According to the World Health Organization, PCOS affects an estimated 116 million women worldwide as of 2010. Women with PCOS may have irregular menstrual…
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Whey Protein: Your Way to Losing Weight
Many of us try to lose those extra pounds for us to feel more assured in our own skin. It is our discretion to live a healthy lifestyle and wanting to look lean as this can boost our self-confidence. Losing weight is never easy. It entails a lot of challenges and it takes commitment to…
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Benefits of Sunlight
We are all aware of the fact that too much exposure to UV radiation from the sun can cause skin cancer. But did you know that enough sunlight can have lots of health benefits? The best-known benefit of sunlight is its ability to boost the body’s vitamin D supply. Vitamin D is sometimes called the…
