The devastating effect of COVID-19 pandemic has resulted to global crisis. Most people, during this time find themselves out of job or struggling to find a new one. It is likewise a good start to take a step back and evaluate ourselves, what we want to become and achieve. Here
Ergonomics or human factors is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding or interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. Ergonomics Risk Factors:Job activities involving any
Pasma is a common Filipino folk illness which is shared by other indigenous cultures. It is simply put a hot and cold imbalance which is attributed to the interaction of hot and cold. Cold water is believed to be harmful to one’s health if one has been exposed to heat
Did you know that hunching over your computer or smartphones causes neck pain? Are you experiencing these kind of pains lately? Neck pain is a common complaint which may come from poor posture like leaning over your computer or hunching over your workbench and other age-related wear and tear. It
Touch has healing powers which can now be measured by doctors through laboratory tests. Touch can reduce pain and anxiety which practitioners believed promotes health and well-being. As it is the Season of Love, one way to show our love to our parents is to give them the gift of
We express our love and appreciation to our parents in different ways. Some gives flowers and material gifts, others take their parents on trips, and so on; but what better gift to give to the most important persons in our life than the gift of love? Sometimes we find ourselves
Amlig is a Hiligaynon term which means to care or to handle with care. Amlig advocates self-care and self-compassion during this COVID-19 pandemic. There is no health, without mental health, as they say. Self-care means taking of the self, while self-compassion is loving more the self. Unahin ang sarili, bago
The human MSK or musculoskeletal system is a complex structure made up of bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissue. These give the body its form, support, and stability to facilitate movement. Research states from age 30, painful disorders of muscles, tendons, and nerves are developing over
Gardening can reduce stress and provides mental clarity. When COVID-19 pandemic hit the Philippines, businesses closed down, shops need to follow health protocols people either have limited or no access at all to supermarkets, and groceries even pharmacies. As we face the fear of contracting the virus every day, our
Stretching is a good way to loosen up your tight and tired muscles after being glued to your computer the whole day. This sedentary lifestyle takes a toll on our body which may lead to stiffness of the back, neck and may stress you out. Take a 5-10-minute break from
