Blog of an Independent Woman
I love to bike. So whenever I get the chance to do it, I do. Just recently, Uniqlo invited me to their Set Your Life in Motion event where they introduced their Sport Utility Wear collection, a lineup that introduces a new type of clothing that can smoothly transition from sports to casual wear, seamlessly […]
When it comes to living long, many people think that genes are responsible for it. However, genes do play a role, but not as much as incipiently believed. And science has proved it. Research has shown that numerous environmental factors like diet and lifestyle are the key to living long. No matter what your age […]
My boyfriend Marcus questions how things work around here in the Philippines especially with the health and service industry. Being an American, he is used to get the best service or well he know someone will be accountable if someone does things wrong, like giving him the wrong kind of medicine at the pharmacy. There […]
When I was a child , I used to have motion sickness. You can’t imagine the ordeal I get when riding a bus, Jeep or any moving vehicle. I’m the most pathetic looking being you will ever see. I get really pale, I get really cold, I get nauseaus and I vomit a lot. Tiger […]
It’s a gut feeling, this phrase is well known and now finally scientific evidence can prove that there is truth to it. Your gut contains trillions of bacteria, with a diverse range of over a thousand different strains all with a different function within the gut. Having a broad spectrum of gut bacteria not only […]
If you have a sweet tooth, then a day without the goodness of treats and beverages can be dull, for sure. And when you indulge in your favorite snacks, there also goes the guilt of consuming sweets. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), too much sugar can take a toll on your body as […]
There has been a lot of debate about the keto diet or ketogenic diet and the use of cooking oil . The argument goes around the belief that oil is fat and fats is not healthy especially in our bodies. This is what Minola Premium Cooking Oil is trying to debunk. In fact , according […]
Cigarette smoking has been banned in nearly every workplace. Laws prohibit smoking, not only by workers but by customers, too. These bans are due to the dangers of smoking and from second-hand smoke. With vaping becoming popular as an alternative to cigarettes, employers and employees need to look at smoking laws. The big question is […]
Although the number of people speaking out in the mental health landscape has been increasing, the stigma attached to mental health issues is still present. Words like baliw, krung-krung, and buang are often used casually or even mindlessly in everyday conversation. And unfortunately, these words are still carelessly inserted as punchlines in media. The Joker […]
Millions of individuals suffer from tinnitus each year due to aging, prolonged exposure to loud noises and some medical conditions. There is no cure for this inner ear ringing and drugs can only elevate part of the problem. As with almost all mediation, there are side effects to deal with on top of the problem. […]
What people refute to recognize is that being malnourished is actually the cause and root of poverty. How and why? Most of our underprivileged countrymen would simply just try not to have an empty stomach and feed on less nourishing food. Since they feel “full” it’s good enough for them. But then it’s really not […]
Yoga is an Asian spiritual tradition that involves controlling your breathing, meditation, and getting into specific bodily postures. For those new to meditation, meditation is a senescent ethical practice that is comprised of quiet reflection and mental discipline. According to research, yoga meditation is practiced for relaxation and other health benefits. For those who dream […]