Holy Week traditions, including self-imposed suffering, have occurred in the Philippines for many years. This begs the question--Why?
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Women’s Health: What Tests to Take
Here are the most important medical tests every woman should have and when to start them.
Christmas Traditions for Your Family
An Advent wreath is made from 4 candles, placed in a ring of wire covered by greenery that represents the light of Christ, coming into the world at Christmas.
Healthy Eating in Children
Having toddlers at home requires a lot of patience and persistence when it comes to instilling healthy eating habits.
Preventing Summer Diseases
Summer time is here again. School classes have ended. It’s fun time for family and friends. Plans for a vacation are marked on the calendar. Beaches, island hopping and outdoor sports are tempting. Family members coming from abroad take advantage of this season to visit tourist spots, and enjoy bonding moments with relatives and friends. Summer is also when our islands abound in delicious fruit an ...[Read More]
Feeling Great, Looking Good
by Marilyn L. Antonio The coming of a new year can bring excitement, hope, and a new outlook on life. For people who consider health as wealth, the new year offers a fresh opportunity to lead a better and healthier life. Proper nutrition and exercise are keys to achieving this goal. A group exercise instructor in a well-known center in Metro Manila, Marissa Macabasco, underscores the importance of ...[Read More]
Easy and Not-So-Sweet Fruit Salad
Ingredients 1 big can fruit cocktail 1 big bottle of kaong 1 big bottle of nata de coco 1 small condensed milk (smallest) 1 all purpose cream Procedure Drain fruit cocktail, kaong and nata de coco. Mix well with the rest of the ingredients. Scoop into ice cream cups and cover. Chill well before serving.
Beef Royale
Ingredients 1 kilo beef (1 big chunk, pot roast part) 2 tbsps fish sauce (patis) ¼ cup butter 1 head garlic 1 beef bouillon cube ½ cup grated quick-melt cheese 1 can mushroom sliced (small can) ¼ tsp ground white pepper 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 small can evaporated milk Procedure Marinate beef in fish sauce (patis) for 5-10 minutes. Brown beef in half of the butter over low heat. Put the bee ...[Read More]
Avoid the Rainy Day Blues: Getting Your Family through Rainy Season
by Maria Rikka M. Ocena Monsoon season is my favorite season! The cool breeze gives relief after the scorching summer heat. The smell of earth and the sound of droplets of rain invite me to cuddle my pillow, relax, and enjoy the “bedtime” weather. Unfortunately, this is also the season when my skin allergy starts to attack, and cough and flu are my worst enemies. Mothers can attest that along with ...[Read More]
Immunizations Protect Your Child from Diseases
With prices going up these days, parents can’t afford for their children to get sick. One of the ways to prevent sickness in our children is to vaccinate them. This will help a child’s body fight against the disease when exposed to it. Vaccination may seem an added expense but it’s all worth it. Medical treatments for these dangerous diseases are costly and contracting the disease could cause perm ...[Read More]