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My auntie who just arrived abroad was talking about stem cell and how it could possibly help in treating of some genetic diseases. I learned about cord blood for leukemia  years ago when I was invited by Cordlife Philippines . I realized how amazingly an umbilical cord blood could save lives. Read my previous article here  to find out the benefits of cord blood banking .  Cordlife Philippines is the country's first and only DOH-registered cord blood bank and part of the largest stem cell blood banking in Asia.

Flu or influenza is a contagious disease caused by flu virus. You can easily differentiate flu from the usual cough and cold, when the symptoms comes with body pains and fever and it lasts about six-seven days.

Cases of colon cancer is rapidly increasing. It is quite alarming that more and more younger people are diagnosed. The world’s leading digestive health products, Essentiale® Forte P and Dulcolax® join hands in a campaign to make our digestive systems happier and healthier. Together, the two brands take action on World Digestive Health Day on May 29th, reminding people about the importance of keeping their digestive system happy and healthy.

There are many reasons why most of us take time to visit a wellness clinic or a spa. I find it relaxing and rejuvenating getting a massage. Beauty and aesthetic clinics helps us look and feel younger. At the heart of Mall of Asia complex, La Jeunesse Aesthetic Lifestyle Center can transform you into a beautiful swan with its holistic approach in dealing with its patients’ needs. La Jeunesse is a new player in the market, but the person behind the company is highly regarded in the industry, as she has a proven track record of building strong, reliable and efficient brands.

BCP  Dermatological Corporation (BCP) and Metro Drug, Inc. (MDI)  have recently signed an agreement last July 20, 2017. It was concluded that MDI will be the exclusive distributor of BCP’s flagship brand, Dermablend which is widely prescribed by Dermatologists, Pediatricians, Ob- Gynecologists and other medical practitioners in the country.                                 The contract signing was attended by  Ms. Dina dela Paz Stalder , President and CEO and Ms.  Lea Juan , Operations Manager of BCP together with MDI’s Chief Executive  Mr. Jojit Aguilar  and VP-Finance,  Mr. Allan Tanlapco . 

There are many familial disease s. But the good news is that they can also be prevented especially when diagnosed and treated at the early stage. Thanks to the constant dedication of health experts, mothers can now reshape their child’s future by acting early to lessen the risk of having childhood obesity, which can lead to onset of inheritable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and allergies. Fortunately, the risk of developing these diseases may be significantly lowered by paying attention to the milk that your child consumes.

How's your New Year's Resolution going on so far, committing to a healthier lifestyle. There will be days that you might feel it's just hard to follow healthy routine. Thank goodness for thousands of tips and recommendation from health and wellness experts. To guide you in the process, PHILAM Life created the PHILAM Vitality Active mobile app . PHILAM Vitality Active Mobile App: Your Guide to a Healthier Lifestyle

Is there a shortcut to achieve our goals and happiness in life? 

Father's Day is just a few days away. If you're thinking of best Father's Day gift I suggest giving him the gift of health. There are many healthy products out there from food to lifestyle gadget. We are all aware of many health campaigns informing the importance of intake of at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables for better health.  According to a 13-year study by University College London, a daily average of more than seven plates of fruits and vegetable drastically reduces the risk of all-cause mortality. Fruits and vegetables are not only abundant in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, but in phytochemicals and enzymes as well. These substances have powerful antioxidant effects such as anti-aging, skin care, promoting immunity, among many others.

Everybody wants to look and feel good. Some of us would invest on maintaining a younger looking skin, others a beautiful set of teeth. Some loves to regularly go in a salon to maintain a shiny, silky long hair. A lot of people nowadays are into healthy living. They would enroll in yoga glasses or gym and attend workouts that would help them achieve or maintain a specific health plan. How about you? What part of your body do you take care most?

I know people who lost self confidence in performing daily activities especially smiling, speaking and socializing due to denture problems. A metro-wide advocacy campaign to promote proper denture care among Filipinos was recently launched by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), in collaboration with the Philippine Prosthodontic Society (PPS). In a recent study revealed that 9 million Filipinos wear dentures, making the Philippines the country with the highest incidence of denture wearers in Asia. This was revealed in the study “Oral Care U&A: Market Understanding  Study Middle East & Asia’’ conducted by Ipsos Marketing for GlaxoSmithKline(GSK). “The qualitative research titled ‘The Emerging Consumer Denture Journey,' conducted by Nick Newall and Rachel Kern for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) revealed that in the Philippines, majority of denture wearers are between 35-69 years old. Wearers have full, half, or partial dentures,’’ said Isa Marfori, GSK Polident product manager. Another s...