You may think only charitable foundations can organize medical missions, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Big or small businesses, in fact, can also host it successfully. You don’t even have to be in the medical industry. In the Philippines, megacorporation J.G. Summit Petrochemicals Group held a medical mission on Valentine’s Day two years
One of the primary ways of providing sustenance to our body is by having a well-balanced diet and proper hydration. Most of us want to be a better version of ourselves, and having a healthy and fit lifestyle is one of the best ways of doing it. Normally, most people would associate “diet” with exercise
The spine or backbone is the central support of the human body. It is comprised of several vertebrae, bones that protect and provide support to the spinal cord and the surrounding nerves. The spine is responsible for keeping us upright; it connects the head, shoulders, arms, chest, pelvis, and legs to each other. It also
Taking care of a patient in the hospital isn’t terribly helpful. For one, there isn’t a lot of things you can do while looking out for your sick relative. But what if you’re the one being looked after in the hospital? That’s a major problem. After all, you can’t do that much if an apparatus
The water flowing out of your tap is not purely made of hydrogen and oxygen. There are other minerals that are added to tap water, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and sodium. The United Kingdom has one of the safest water supplies for public consumption in the world. However, that does not guarantee that the
Otolaryngology is a medical subspecialty that treats issues with the ear, nose, and throat (ENT). When you’re facing problems with this region of your body, it may be time to see an ENT specialist. However, common signs and symptoms such as a runny nose, mild sore throat, and earache can go away on its own
Having a baby is surely one of the most important milestones in your life. You have given birth to a life that you will love and nourish in the years to come. It is an exciting phase, indeed. However, giving birth has challenged your body in more ways than one. It can be tiring, and
High-functioning alcoholics are professionals who managed to step up the career ladder. They are not your typical alcoholics who can’t maintain a job or can’t have a good relationship with others. But like most regular alcoholics, high-functioning alcoholics can also be in denial of their drinking problem. Even their loved ones won’t call them alcoholics
TeTwo years ago, only 18% of health providers offered telemedicine services. Today, over 48% of health providers have jumped on the bandwagon to provide electronic health services to accommodate social distancing guidelines. As the demand for online doctor appointments increases in light of the current global situation, you’ll need to expand your practice to include telemedicine
The number of people diagnosed with anxiety and depression is expected to rise because of the coronavirus pandemic. The health crisis put everyone in limbo. The uncertainty is a contributing factor to your mental health problems during these past six months. But the issue all over the world remains: People with mental health problems are
