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  • Are GLP-1 weight-loss drugs safe? Benefits, risks, and nutrition tips

    It’s everywhere on the internet—weight-loss testimonials about injectable drugs that claim to combat cravings and deliver dramatic weight loss. Are GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists the solution to ending obesity worldwide? Let us first look at how these injectable medications work. There are… Read full article on Manila Bulletin

  • Do you experience brain fog?

    Do you find yourself having difficulty concentrating? Are you struggling to find the right words mid conversation? Are you forgetful? Are you having difficulty trying to understand what you are hearing, reading or watching? Is your brain slow in processing information? Do you wake up feeling tired?… Read full article on Manila Bulletin

  • Nature and nutrition: The vital connection between the environment and human wellness

    Have you ever thought about how the natural environment affects your nutritional status and overall health? The reality is, whether food is readily available on the table or not, we do not usually associate it with environmental factors such as climate change, raising sea levels, and disrupted… Read full article on Manila Bulletin

  • How to prevent and reverse kidney disease

    Kidney disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines. The Philippine Society of Nephrology urges Filipinos to take proactive measures due to the rising incidence of chronic kidney disease in the country. Based on data the society obtained from the National Kidney and… Read full article on Manila Bulletin

  • Struggling to eat your veggies? Here are convenient ways to increase fiber intake

    What comes to your mind when you hear the word fiber? Fruits and vegetables? Bowel movement? Did you know that the benefits of fiber go beyond just regulating your bowel movement and easing constipation? Dietary fiber or simply fiber can only be found in plant food sources. Therefore, you will… Read full article on Manila…

  • Goodbye, GERD: How diet and lifestyle can help calm the burn

    Do you get that painful, burning sensation in your stomach or abdomen? Do you experience bloating, belching, or a sour taste in your mouth? You may be experiencing hyperacidity. It could get worse. Symptoms such as heartburn, a burning sensation in your chest, and acid reflux or regurgitation can… Read full article on Manila Bulletin