In the Philippines, the conversation around mental health has long been muted by stigma and misunderstanding. Yet, the stark reality of mental health issues, particularly among the youth, has become too pressing to ignore. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately 3.6 million Filipinos are grappling with mental, neurological, or substance use disorders[4]. The […]
Hey moms! Struggling to fall asleep? If you’re a weary parent of young ones, a good night’s sleep can feel as elusive as the horizon. Yup. I hear you. You’re so tired but for some reason, instead of falling asleep, you become catatonic but just can’t turn your mind off. Because real talk, we just […]
Alas, Menopause is something us women must go through—hormonal changes, weird symptoms and bloating. But, fellow sisters, it’s not all bad news! By eating fiber-rich fruits & veg, probiotic-filled yogurt, cutting out processed foods and artificial sweeteners, and drinking more water with a twist of lemon or mint, you can reduce bloating and enjoy menopause blissfully. Plus I have lined up a sample meal plan full of Pinoy foods to ease into it!
How To Coordinate Your Family Obligations With Your Fitness Goals How time flies. January has come again! And despite what I usually say to my teen, that how you should start with any journey doesn’t have anything to do with the start of the week or the start of the year for that matter, January […]
Many people wonder if kids and teens can really get depressed. In the case of teens, adults may attribute symptoms of depression to normal teen emotional swings. But experts and pediatricians point out that children and teens really can get depressed, and may be afflicted with the true illness of depression. What Causes Kids to […]
Has your child been diagnosed with diabetes, and you’re worried? Or maybe he or she has had diabetes for a while but you feel like you’re floundering. Sometimes, parents and families need to understand how diabetes affects the family dynamic, and how they can be supportive. Whether your child is an infant, teen, or in […]
When it comes to Filipino pregnancy superstitions, the list is endless. If I write all of it, it should cover an entire book. It always annoyed me when elders would caution me to do this and not to do that because Im pregnant. Then if you say no, theyd tell you na “wala namang mawawala”. […]
