[COLUMN] Medical gems
SIBO Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a not too well-known disease entity that is becoming more evident and more popular. The symptoms are gastrointestinal in nature: sense of epigastric…
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[COLUMN] Still finding your best angle? A chin enhancement can give you the perfect angle anywhere you look
Are you one of those who positions her face to that one flattering angle every time (and I mean, EVERY time) she had her picture taken? And you wished you…
[COLUMN] The rippling waters of giving to others and reaching beyond ourselves
Part I of II “WE were sent here to search for the light of Easter in our hearts, and when we find it we are meant to give it away…
[COLUMN] Raping Mother Earth
OUR planet would be at an imminent grave risk of being destroyed, if global warming, more appropriately termed climate change, continues unabated. Although controversial and like the multitudes of problems…
[COLUMN] On compassion and forgiveness
We’re not all “finished products”; we’re all in the process of growing in maturity. Everyone struggles with a “shadow” — the unconscious, repressed, and often darker aspects of one’s personality…
[COLUMN] The new vaccine
THE resurgence of COVID-19 in the form of its new strains, XBB.1.5, EG.5, FL.1.5.1, and the highly mutated BA.2.86 (Pirola), with 18,871 hospitalized from August 27 to September 2, 2023,…
[COLUMN] Don’t give up, keep going!
“What’s the secret to happiness?” a friend of mine asked his Japanese friend, who is a professor of Japanese literature in Hawaii. “Ganbatte kudasai,” the professor answered, adding, “It means…
[COLUMN] COVID deaths up!
THE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that COVID-19 hospitalizations rose by 19 percent and COVID deaths by 21 percent last week. A recent report stated that the…
[COLUMN] An evening of Jazzmopolitan electrifies Disney Concert Hall
‘Dynamic Dynamite’ Michael Paulo plays heartfelt jazz along with Take 6, Peter White, Tia Carrere, Daniel Ho, Melissa Morgan, and Chris Chatman “I hate a song that makes you think…
[COLUMN] Face slimming is in: Botox or Dysport injection for masseter muscles will do exactly that, and then some
Did you know that there is a faster way to slim down your face in a matter of weeks? And if you think I am referring to those small and…
[COLUMN] COVID resurges!
THE COVID-19 pandemic is obviously not done with us – clearly far from over, as it continues to mutate to new variants. The unvaccinated and those who had lowered their…
[COLUMN] On shared christian leadership
Seeing parents bring their children back to our parish school last Tuesday filled me with joy. It was delightful to witness new parents and students becoming part of our school…
[COLUMN] Chicago born and raised Fil-Am makes his mark in BGC as The Savvy Expat
Don’t let his youthful good looks fool you. Or, even his youth for that matter. Nineteen-year-old Evan Lorezca a.k.a. The Savvy Expat, more than lives up to his moniker as…
[COLUMN] Inspiring data
PH’s Shirley Temple A book titled “The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of the Philippines – An Intimate Portrait of My Mother,” is the debut book written by her…
[COLUMN] A house of prayer for all people
Our First Reading from the Book of Isaiah (Isaiah 56:1, 6-7) states: “My house shall be a house of prayer for all people.” These words are placed at the front…
Anika Braganza shines bright in ‘The Great Gatsby – The Immersive Show’
Anika Braganza, a talented Filipino-American actress and singer, has made her off-Broadway debut in “The Great Gatsby – The Immersive Show.” Her journey into the world of immersive theater was…
[COLUMN] Exion RF microneedling: iSkin introduces its newest age-defying innovation
Heads up! THIS is HUGE. ISkin has a “new swag” and it is making waves (pun-intended) for all the right reasons. Introducing: The EXION RF Microneedling! BTL Aesthetics coined it…
[COLUMN] Metabolic syndrome
THE epidemic of childhood obesity, which obviously parallels the incidence among adults, has contributed to the explosion of metabolic syndrome, the most common cause of major illnesses our society faces…
[COLUMN] An understanding heart
“Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong. For who is able to govern this vast people of yours?” These are…
[COLUMN] The epidemic of loneliness in America
December 31, 2015. I was visiting the Philippines with my parents and twin daughters, who just graduated from university. It was New Year’s Eve, one of the most festive times…
[COLUMN] On patience, resilience and hope
Incarnation is blessed! Our parish is vibrant, faith-filled, and active. Many people have returned to in-person Mass after the pandemic. New ministries have sprung up; old ministries have blossomed. Our…
[COLUMN] Sedentary death
ARE we on a suicide mission? The way many of us abuse our body with bad diet, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and other unhealthy behaviors, makes one wonder if we have…
[COLUMN] Facts and trivia
HOW many cells do we have in our body? The figures often quoted are between 50 to 75 trillion cells. The average life span of the cells: red blood cells,…
[COLUMN] Summer: A time of renewal
Greetings! It’s summertime! I hope you’re enjoying it! It’s that time to go on vacation with family and friends, watch some good movies, relax in the backyard, read a fascinating…
[COLUMN] Breaking stereotypes: Skincare is for men too
IT may come as a surprise to some but skincare is for men too. I have been in this industry long enough to witness the beautiful reality that skincare is…
[COLUMN] Fake medical info
SENIORS need less sleep Studies show that seniors need the same amount of sleep as other adults (7-9 hours each night), although they tend to wake up earlier because they…
[COLUMN] Xenophobia against Asians since the pandemic by Yuri Kim
(ONCE a year, an essay competition is held at CSUN, amongst Asian American Studies and Education majors, as part of an endowment set up by Prosy Abarquez-Delacruz for her deceased mother, Asuncion Castro Abarquez and…
[COLUMN] Your queries
DO cellphone radiation shields work? No, the so-called “radiation shields” for cell phones do not work, and therefore are not effective in protecting the user from radiation, reports the FTC…
[COLUMN] Halitosis: Reputation killer
WHAT is halitosis? Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath. Dental reports in the United States say there are about 40 million (around 13 percent) Americans who have bad…
[COLUMN] The joy of being and building a community
Greetings! It’s our annual Carnival in our parish, a weekend of fun, community building, and getting to know our neighbors here in Glendale. We pray for its success! It’s our…