6 Reasons Why Self-Medication is Risky to Your Health Self-medication – the act of using drugs or other remedies without professional medical advice – is a prevalent habit of many Filipinos. It’s common to hear people say, “Sayang ang pera sa check-up.” (Getting a check-up is a waste of money.) Instead of visiting the doctor, […]
VidaCure Pharmacy is Now PhilHealth GAMOT-accredited Exciting news! VidaCure Pharmacy is now PhilHealth GAMOT-accredited! You can find us on the updated List of Accredited PhilHealth GAMOT Package Providers for CY 2025. This supports our vision in making healthcare abot-kaya for all Filipinos. We all know that for many families, maintenance medicines can really put pressure
Common Allergies in the Philippines: Top Triggers Millions of people worldwide experience allergies which is the body’s reaction to a foreign protein, otherwise known as allergens. In a tropical environment like the Philippines, people are prone to allergens such as pet hair, pollen, mold, dust mites, and insect stings. Certain foods, such as peanuts, eggs,
The Inside Scoop on Peptic Ulcers and Stress While stress is often blamed for peptic ulcers, it does not directly cause them. So why does stress cause stomach discomfort? Uncover the truth about peptic ulcers and why stress alone doesn’t lead to them. What is Peptic Ulcer? Mayo Clinic defines peptic ulcers as open sores
The Truth About Detox: How to Rejuvenate Your Body this 2025 For many of us, the recent holidays have been about indulgence. It’s not a secret that Filipinos love feasting and there’s no better time to do that than the Christmas season. From savory lechon, the undisputed center of Filipino holiday feasts, to delectable sweets
How to Combat Health Challenges During the Rainy Season Every year, typically from June to November, the skies turn gray and the clouds unleash rain, a time when Filipinos brace themselves for the monsoon, a.k.a. “Habagat”. During the rainy season, even though droughts are over, the rain also brings health risks. Albert, 45 years old,
10 Factors That Can Influence the Effectiveness of Medicines Various factors affect the efficacy of medicine. When you take a tablet or a capsule, a combination of factors converge, influencing its effectiveness. Let’s take a closer look into what factors make a medication effective. Type of medication There are different types of medicine and each
Check, Change, Control Your Cholesterol Filipinos are passionate about food, from savory kare-kare and sisig, to creamy leche flan and halo-halo. It’s probably no secret that Filipino cuisine is a feast for the taste buds. However, overindulging in fried or fatty mouthwatering Pinoy dishes might sometimes lead to a spike in cholesterol levels. You probably
5 Tips to Optimize the Benefits of Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Bawal magkasakit. “Halos isang linggo akong hindi nakapasok sa trabaho dahil sa trangkaso. Bukod sa mga sintomas na naranasan ko, ang masaklap, naubos ang sick leave ko kaya no work, nopay.” – Karylle After a rough week with the flu, Karylle, a 29-year old
World Hepatitis Day 2024: It’s Time For Action The Philippines continues its battle towards eliminating Hepatitis. Based on the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), 12%-16% of the Philippine population is infected with hepatitis B. The numbers of infected Filipinos continue to rise because many hepatitis B carriers are not aware of their
