The Philippines has always been a hotbed of athletic talent that’s known to always be able to succeed in different sports. Whether homegrown or internationally trained, Filipinos are known to excel and to be a legitimate force for whichever sport they engage in. Names such as Efren “Bata” Reyes, Manny Pacquiao, Bong Coo, Ramon Fernandez, […]
Alternative Treatments for the Common Cold
No alternative facts here, just alternative healing/Gesundheit! When you’re down with a cold, it’s hard to imagine anything more annoying or inconvenient. There are plenty, of course, but when you’ve got a cold and everything that comes with it—the headache, the sore throat, the fever, the runny nose—nothing seems as tiresome. At least you can […]
Cycling in the City: How to Stay Alive on Our Crazy Manila Roads
Safety should always be your first priority. The daily commute in Manila—whether you’re riding public transportation or driving a car—can get the best of us. If the snail’s pace doesn’t fire you up, the inconsiderate people in line at the MRT or the crazy drivers on the road will. Some have opted to use bicycles […]
Your Annual Health Checkup Checklist
Health is wealth—really! In living a fast-paced metropolitan life, the one thing that most people take for granted is their health. Before your back starts to ache and your bones begin to crick (Please, don’t wait for these to happen.), prioritize a regular visit to your doctor like the following appointments and tests below. If […]
THE SKYSCRAPER WORKOUT
5 Yoga Poses For the Non-Yoga Practitioner
Try this omm-some workout! The alarm goes off. You hit the snooze button. Somewhere between the ray of sunshine crawling up your skin and the alarm going off again, you open your groggy eyes and start prioritizing: Pee But check Facebook first. Now pee. Go back to sleep. NO! Open your eyes. Check email. Get […]
Water Works: How Living Near Water Can Benefit Your Mind and Body
When feeling blue is good for your soul Remember the infamous aerial photo of Pasig City taken by reporter Daphne Oseña Paez in 2015? Some people suggested the massive sprawl of tightly packed houses was photoshopped to look extremely dense. But the photo was real and quickly went viral – you couldn’t swing a dead […]
Can a Fidget Spinner Really Help Relieve Stress?
Spin your way into a more relaxed state. Ah, the fidget spinner. Pointless toy or most significant invention since the wheel? OK, that’s obviously hyperbole. And we can’t exactly say it’s pointless since thousands of people have a fidget spinner and seem to enjoy it. So what do fidget spinners do? Should you buy one? […]