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
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
For 21 years of working long hours in the middle of the world’s oceans and rivers, seafarer Jonathan Lara shared that beside homesickness, bodily pains are the bugs that keep him from moving forward to do the job. The 46-year old storekeeper of a Norwegian Cruise Line, Lara’s job consists
Arthritis Pain – Rainy days are here. I am sure you feel it in your bones. Is getting up difficult for you and the joints are protesting? These are signs and symptoms of arthritis. According to Dr. Nicomedes Abia ND, OM, if you have arthritis you will observe that your
Pau Liniment – Everyday, as we continue on with our daily activities, no matter what field we are into, we are confronted with various pains and discomforts from doing what we are expected to do. A registered pharmacist shared her experience to counter the pains she usually has as part
