Simple Life Matters

The Department of Health (DOH) released on March 20, 2013, the implementing rules and regulations regarding stem cell and cell-based therapy in the country. “Our efforts at regulating the practice of stem-cell therapy in this country are aimed at safeguarding the welfare of our patients and the general public by making safe, effective and ethical stem-cell modalities and practices are within emerging international and global standards considering the very complex nature of this therapy,” Secretary of Health Enrique Ona said. DOH Administrative Order 2013-0012 (AO 2013-0012), also known as Rules and Regulations Governing the Accreditation of Health Facilities Engaging in Human Stem Cell and Cell-based or Cellular Therapies in the Philippines, is aimed at ensuring that human stem cell and cell-based therapies in the country are safe and effective for their intended use. It also intends to prevent the introduction, transmission, and spread of communicable diseases by ensuring...

FEBRUARY is “NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME CONSCIOUSNESS MONTH” as per Proclamation No. 157, s. 2002. MALACAÑANG Manila BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 157 DECLARING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY AS “NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME CONSCIOUSNESS MONTH” WHEREAS, it is the policy of the state to provide priority for the needs of the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled, women and children (Art XIII, Section ii, Philippine Constitution); WHEREAS, the Republic of the Philippines recognizes that disabled children have the right to special care, education and training to help them enjoy full and decent lives in dignity and achieve the greatest degree of self-reliance and social integration possible (Art 23, Paragraph I, The U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child); WHEREAS, there are now hundreds of thousands of Filipino children with Down Syndrome, who are invariably suffering from genetic mental, physiological and physical disabilities; WHEREAS, children with Down Syndrome deserve the d...

Learn DOH “Belly Gud for Health” Dance Move. Press Release / 14 January 2012: Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona encourages the Department of Health (DOH) executives to lead a healthy lifestyle and undergo a weight loss program called “Belly Gud for Health.” “Stress that comes with management work can lead to binge eating and lack of physical activity that may result to overnutrition. We don’t want our health executives to suffer the consequences of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), thus we are offering our undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, directors, division chiefs and program managers a light and enjoyable challenge to be fit by attaining and maintaining a desirable waist circumference,” Secretary Ona said. Waist circumference is a simple and easy measure of central obesity which is the amount of visceral fat (the fat that surrounds the inner organs) among adults and a significant indicator of risk for NCDs particularly heart disease and stroke. The desirable waist circ...

Watch Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho featuring Dyslexia on November 3-Saturday. William Shakespeare, Steven Spielberg, Tom Cruise and Regine Velasquez suffers from Dyslexia. Abangan ngayong Sabado sa Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, 8:30PM sa GMA Ch. 7: William Shakespeare, Steven Spielberg, Tom Cruise at ang ating Asia's Songbird na si Regine Velasquez - lahat, may dyslexia! Dyslexia ang tawag sa learning disability kung saan ang mga taong apektado, hirap sa pagbabasa at pagbabaybay ng mga letra. Ang Wordlab School sa Quezon City ang nag-iisa at kauna-unahang paaralan sa Pilipinas para sa mga taong may dyslexia. Ngayong Sabado, unawain nating mabuti ang kondisyong ito.

 Join the Child Health Now Philippine Campaign! CHILD HEALTH NOW is World Vision's first global campaign to end preventable child and maternal deaths. The Philippine Campaign Goal of 2011-2014 intends to engage partners in improving Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health and Nutrition (MNCHN) support. Who should author the HEALTHY CHILDHOOD STORY? Child health now chooses you- your policymakers, implementers, heath workers, mothers. The Child Health Now Campaign invites you to co-author saving a Filipino child's life. Join Child Health Now on facebook, click here!

Two victim of Sars-like Coronavirus has been reported in Saudi Arabia and in Qatar. Philippine Authorities have then issued an advisory to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia and Qatar to be alerted against a SARS-like Coronavirus. Coronaviruses typically spread like other flu viruses. They are likely to be passed from person to person when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Doctors at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) quarantine section encouraged OFWs to observe proper personal hygiene to avoid getting the virus which is fatal if symptoms are not immediately treated. What are coronaviruses? They were first identified in the 1960s, and were named after the crown-like projections on the surface of the virus. Coronaviruses cause respiratory infections in both humans and animals. What type is this, and what are the main symptoms? The new strain has been confirmed so far in only two cases so there is very limited information on its impact, transmission and se...

The US Food and Drugs Administration said the Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter (sku 97111) was recalled by Trader Joe’s “because of potential contamination with Salmonella.”, as warrned by FDA. The recalled Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter comes in a 16 ounce, plastic jar with an expiration date stamped below the lid, the FDA further said, adding that all code dates up to and including July 26, 2013 are included in the recall. “Production and distribution of the item has been suspended while the FDA and the Valencia Peanut Butter supplier continue their investigations,” the notice said. Meanwhile, Mexico-based company Sunland Inc., which reportedly manufactures and packages the Trader Joe’s product, likewise recalled 76 types of peanut butter and almond butter. A Sunland spokeswoman explained they’re doing the recall as the peanut and almond butters were manufactured with the same equipment as the Trader Joe’s product.

Sarah Lahbati is "Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer" celebrity ambassador. Sarah Lahbati is not just a pretty actress. She's also the newest celebrity ambassador for the "Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer," a global advocacy program by AVON, in which GMA Network is a partner. This year, GMA Network is again one in heart with every Filipino in promoting awareness of breast cancer and in encouraging the quest for its cure. Like Sarah, let's help spread the inspiration.

Here's Asian Health-General-Everywhere Course Video Demo! this course of hands tsubo is very easy and you can do it everywhere. The Hegu is an all-around accu-pressure point. The Yanglao is a rejuvenation accu-pressure point. It speeds up the metabolism.Stimulating the point leads to relief mental tension.

Here's Asian Health Fleck and Sag Course Video Demo. A Program to feel younger by stimulating the tsubo related to wrinkles. The stimulating prevent line of between eyebrows. The stimulation prevent looseness under the eyes. Here's a video capture during our run of the Android Application.

Catch Asian Health- Diet Course Video Demo. This is a program to build  a body more prone to loose weight. The Yanglao is a rejuvenation accu-pressure point. It seeds up the metabolism. The Xuehai facilitates excretion of waste products and fat. And the tsubo improves blood circulation.The Shuifen adjust metabolism of moisture. Catch as we capture the video during our run of the Android Application.

Here's Asian Health- Eat in Moderation Course Video Demo. This program reduces hunger by stimulating the tsubo on an empty stomach or 10 to 15 minutes before eating. Stimulating it has the effect of reducing extreme appetite. How to stimulate the tsubo?  Pinch or stimulate strongly the area as shown on the video. If your stimulation is too soft your appetite will increase. 

Here's Asian Health- Feeling of Cold Course Video Demo. Stimulating these points restores the balance of the autonomous nerves and improves blood circulation. The jingxue normalizes automatic nerves and facilitates the flow of blood of the whole body. Stimulating this points improves excessive sensitivity to cold. The Yongquan is an all around accu-pressure point. It increases stamina and energy.

Here's Asian Health- PC Fatigue (Body) Course Video Demo. This course is PC Fatigue countermeasure for the entire body. This points are effective in improving the blood circulation of the head and eyes. Here's a capture of the course during our run of the android application.

Here's Asian Health- PC Fatigue (Eyes and Shoulder) Course- Video Demo. There's a lot of useful application on Android and this is one of those- Asian Health. This course solve eyestrain from peering too long at the VDT screen. Both points facilitate the flow of blood of the eyes. The tsubo facilitates the flow of blood of the shoulder. Here's a video demo we have recorded during our run of the application.

Here's the list of 13 Whitening Products found positive with Mercury content. According to the report, at least 13 "new" skin-whitening products being sold in Manila and Makati Cities have tested positive for mercury, a substance that can pose a danger to health, an ecological group said Tuesday. EcoWaste Coalition alerted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the products, whose mercury content it said can damage the kidneys and the nervous system, and interfere with brain development in fetuses and young children. image credit: aliexpress.com The 13 samples included: 1. Feique Whitening Anti-Freckle Cream manufactured/distributed by GLDJB (Harbin) Cosmetics Ltd., China; bought for P60 from stall IA 43-45, 168 Mall, Divisoria, Manila; 16,000 ppm of mercury 2. Feique Golden Aloe Whitening Anti-Scar, Anti Freckle Set manufactured/distributed by GLDJB (Harbin)Cosmetics Ltd., China; bought for P60 from stall IA 43-45, 168 Mall, Divisoria, Manila; 25,000 ppm of me...

Does White Rice cause Diabetes? According to the report from AFP, Health researchers said on Thursday they had found a troubling link between higher consumption of rice and Type 2 diabetes, a disease that in some countries is becoming an epidemic. Further work is need to probe the apparent association and diets that are notoriously high in sugar and fats should remain on the no-go list, they cautioned. "What we've found is white rice is likely to increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, especially at high consumption levels such as in Asian populations," Qi Sun of the Harvard School of Public Health told AFP.

A simple idea can move people to think positively and change for the better. And the more people we move positively, the greater chances for a community to change for the better, too. Your idea may be what members of a community need to get started on positive change. Team up now and develop your idea into a health and wellness program for a community of your choice. If we see the potential of your idea, we'll help you get started on making it a reality so that together, we can make the Philippines healthier, one community at a time. Joining this cause is easy. For more info, just follow the link:   Win for a cause! #Unilab Ideas Positive to award seed money to college teams with best ideas.Join now!

How would you like to run for a cause? McDonald's will be holding its annual McHappy Day Fun Run this November 27, 2011 at McKinley Hill. The run is for the benefit of the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), the charity of choice of McDonald's , and its banner program Bright Minds Read (BMR). Join the 5K (Open) and 10K (Open) Distance Categories. Registration is until November 20, 2011. You can register online through www.mchappyday.com.ph or in the following registration centers: McDonald's outlet in Alabang Town Center, El Pueblo, Greenbelt 1, Greenhills, and Piazza Mall at McKinley Hill. Join now! Take one giant step for reading on #McHappyDay ! Join the race: 1K & 3K (kids), 3K (family), 5K & 10K (indiv).

Winter can be a hugely vulnerable time for the body, with pesky germs thriving on the warmth of well-incubated office blocks, houses and shops. With so much illness about, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll feel a slight twinge in your throat at some point. But thankfully there are easy ways to combat the onset of germs. Indeed, you can save yourself a lot time and money by avoiding the pharmacy altogether and simply eating your way towards better immunity. White blood cells in the body work to fight bacteria and harmful toxins. However, to perform effectively, these cells need to regenerate in an effort to defend you from feeling ill. There are a number of key foods we can consume to feed our white blood cells with the nutrients they need to thrive and these may include the following: Eating yogurt for better immunity — Judging from their frequently bad press, you might assume that all forms of bacteria are out to get you. Thankfully, this couldn’t be further from the truth. ‘Good’ ...