IF YOU can’t stomach undergoing surgery even if your problem is your bulging tummy, you might want to consider taking medication — of course, after you’ve checked with your doctor.
The main component of weight-control pill Lesofat is Orlistat that inhibits enzymes which break down dietary fat molecules.
“Orlistat is designed to prevent the body from breaking [...]
by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit
More than any part of the body, the midsection is the most common problem of men and women especially as they age. While gravity’s pull seems to be stronger as years pass, resulting in sagging arms and breasts, the walls of the gut seem to collapse, resulting in protrusions and bulges. Now [...]
by Tyrone M. Reyes, M.D.
Having a large middle is not just a cosmetic issue — it’s a health threat. The excess fat tissue that makes it tough to tighten your belt also encases your abdominal organs, secreting hormones, inflammatory chemicals, and fatty acids that increase your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, [...]
by Tyrone M. Reyes, M.D.
The world is in the grip of an energy crisis.
The rising costs and dwindling supply of fossil fuels get all the press. but from a medical view, the real crisis involves human energy — or to be more specific, the lack of it. In the Philippines and many other countries in [...]
by Jennifer Ong
Stress, anxiety, body pains — they say it’s all part of the 9-5 work jive of the city. But honestly, ask yourself this: How long can you go on making yourself unwell, unhappy, and unhealthy? Luckily for you, your body can now restore its health and harmony with the help of Humony.
Humony is [...]
by Tyrone M. Reyes, M.D.
The titles of the newer diet best-sellers vary, but their promises are strikingly similar. Eat “lots and lots of great food in smart ways,” says The Abs Diet. “Lose weight by enjoying satisfying amounts of the best food on the planet,” promises The Sonoma Diet. And The Best Life Diet lets [...]
Now that the holiday season is over, (and coming again in a few months) you’ve probably put on a few extra pounds because of the endless parties you’ve attended. Indeed, losing weight can be a challenge during the holidays because food is everywhere. With cookies, cakes, chocolates, fruitcakes, and other goodies greeting you no matter [...]
by Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit
If there’s something of a child in me, it is my passionate love for ice cream! I practically scream for ice cream especially when the hot summer months steer me away from my other love, a good cup of coffee. My headache vanishes with a scoop of good ice cream in summer, just [...]
It is highly inconceivable to suspect that heart attack can occur in a young patient. Most studies would define a cut-off age 40-45years of age when referring to young heart attack patients. When it occurs, oftentimes it is at least considered and other non-cardiovascular conditions are entertained. Hence, there is a delay in the delivery [...]
by Tyrone M. Reyes, M.D.
Health store shelves are brimming with herbs, supplements, and other products to facilitate weight loss — but the vast majority of them don’t work. Recently, at least in the US, a proven medication that helps modestly with weight loss will join their ranks soon. The application by the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline [...]