ASTHMA is a debilitating disease that affects a lot of people. The young ones especially are prone to school absences, emergency visits and hospitalizations because of their condition. Just to show how serious asthma is, here are the results of one study: " 53% of asthma patients regularly use rescue medication at least once per day to cope with their symptoms. In Asia Pacific, which includes the Philippines, activity limitation caused by asthma was considerable. A mean of 44.7% of respondents reported that normal physical activity was compromised, and 37.9% ... Continue Reading...
Skintrends: 5 things about fighting acne
Sometimes it really pays to be in this line of work (blogging) since we get to meet top professionals in their field. A few weeks ago, we got the chance to hobnob with Dr. Joy Gonzales-Mongcal, founder of the SkinTrends clinic which is getting renown in town as 'The Acne Authority.' Its six branches in Metro Manila and three in Laguna offer a comprehensive lineup of skin treatment services at affordable prices for everyone. Anyway, I really wanted to talk to a dermatologist since my eldest, a teenager, gets worrisome fits about acne. Dr. Mongcal enlightened me ... Continue Reading...
Valentine menu at L’Entrecote
l’entrecôte Corner Bistro in Burgos Circle, Bonifacio Global City offers a Steak Lovers Menu for Valentine's Day. The meal starts with Tomato Nage, a flavored broth of sun-ripe tomatoes, white wine and spices enhanced with olive oil and complimented by Marinated Salmon on Calamansi Mousse. The main course is a 12 ounce US Certified Angus Strip Loin Steak topped with our Secret Herbed Butter Sauce and paired with unlimited Fresh Fries. Dessert is Coupe Romanoff, marinated fresh strawberry with Vanilla ice cream. Savor the whole meal with 2 glasses of House Red ... Continue Reading...
Valentine dining at Chateau 1771 & Cafe 1771
With Valentine's Day just a week away, a lot of people will surely be nostalgic about Chateau 1771. It was famous as a date place in Manila in the 80s before it moved to its present location in Greenbelt 5, Makati City. With its classy, romantic ambiance and varied menu of Swiss, French and Italian specialties, the restaurant will surely be a preferred destination for couples seeking to have a memorable V Day! Start off your meal with Microgreens and Homemade Seafood Sausage Topped with Caviar, or you two can just go ahead and savor a hearty Oxtail Soup En Croute. ... Continue Reading...
Manila’s best new restaurants 2014 by Esquire
Taste is subjective, and I believe awards for "the best of...(insert plaudit here) " is something to be taken with a grain of salt. As a city, Manila can get very clannish and recognition is sometimes given depending on who you know and the degree of influence one can exert. Anyhow, I featured Manila's best restaurants for 2013 as chosen by Esquire and the magazine has come up again with its own list for 2014. The listing is rather short, especially when compared to the dizzying array of international quality restos that opened in 2014.I also take exception to ... Continue Reading...
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