Did you know that the human body produces its own cannabinoids? They are termed endocannabinoids with that prefix "endo" giving us a clue that it comes from the "inside". Our body has many systems working to regulate and maintain the body's functions and processes. There is what they call Endocannabinoid system (ECS). It is involved… Continue reading Weed Wednesdays: Important Cannabinoids
Weed Wednesdays: Cannabis-Derived Products and Ways to Consume Them
On 2018, Canadians have spent $1.6 billion on legal marijuana. That's a huge amount of money! You might be wondering they must be smoking a lot! But hey, there are other formats that are being sold in the market. People consume different Cannabis products including Cannabis "buds" (dried cannabis flowers), cannabis resin (hashish, bubble hash),… Continue reading Weed Wednesdays: Cannabis-Derived Products and Ways to Consume Them
Tried and Tested Solutions for Self-Improvement
Ever since I left school, the complexity of my life suddenly blew up by a factor of 10. I found myself going through a complete chaotic system of never-ending to-do’s and problems-to-be-solved. Most of my problems are not that hard, but the sheer volume of it is just something else. I always manage to procrastinate… Continue reading Tried and Tested Solutions for Self-Improvement
Reduced Medical Residency Work Hours Doesn’t Lead to Less Competent Doctors: A New Study Says
Getting into Medicine requires full commitment to lifelong learning. After completion in medical school and post-graduate training, graduates undergo residency in hospitals to do specialized training. From internship to residency, these individuals have worked long hours that make them somehow immune against sleepless nights as they go along this path. Video game developers may need… Continue reading Reduced Medical Residency Work Hours Doesn’t Lead to Less Competent Doctors: A New Study Says
My PCOS Journey
I was diagnosed to have PCOS on March 2015 after a positive ultrasound result and has been dealing an on and off relationship with Metformin from that point. What is PCOS anyway? Why is Metformin used to treat PCOS? PCOS is the abbreviation for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It is a disease, particularly for the women.… Continue reading My PCOS Journey
A Poem for Tito Lito
A good person and a great provider That's what I thought of you You stood as our second father When we were still in our youth You open your doors to us Everyday, as kids, we go To your house and play for hours A memory we will forever hold You say jokes to make… Continue reading A Poem for Tito Lito
The War Against Myself
August 2019 was a huge turning point for me and my family. A lot of things happened that forced us to change our normal routines and structures. Our regular daily battles were changed in a span of one month. Luckily, a three week vacation was available at the start of the month and it really… Continue reading The War Against Myself
Weed Wednesdays: Introduction to the New Blog Series
It's October already and that means Marijuana legalization in Canada is on its 2nd year on the 17th! I wanted to learn more about Cannabis so I will be doing research and readings throughout the month and of course, share my learning here on my blog. Now if you want to be updated on my… Continue reading Weed Wednesdays: Introduction to the New Blog Series
Weekend Coffee Share: Accomplishments for September + Baby #2
Who would have thought I will be able to give an online mini course on Facebook Ads? I just completed sharing video lessons for the first batch and I have already started the second batch due to high demand! The first batch has 50 students, but made it down to 25 because some of them… Continue reading Weekend Coffee Share: Accomplishments for September + Baby #2
Cost of Living in Canada: What Insurances to Get
One of the money-grubbing items are the insurances being offered left and right. There are a number of insurance providers here in Canada but my discussion here will not be about which are the best ones. Instead I will be talking about which type of insurances are necessary when you start living on your own… Continue reading Cost of Living in Canada: What Insurances to Get
Cost of Living in Canada: House Utilities Expense
When you are moving whether to a rented apartment, a leased house or a bought home, one of the important things you must settle immediately are the utilities. Now, you might be wondering how much are the utilities that you must consider to include in your budgeting for monthly expenses? Lucky you, I can give… Continue reading Cost of Living in Canada: House Utilities Expense
Weekend Coffee Share: From Gratefulness to Sharing
I found myself very busy for the past two weeks. Aside from hustling my 24/7 job as Kara's mom, I try to bring back the routine of being a housewife. We finished moving all our stuff (thanks to hubbee for doing most of the work) to the storage unit we rented and to our current… Continue reading Weekend Coffee Share: From Gratefulness to Sharing
