As of the writing, my daughter is now 18 months old, and I have already discovered five foods that she is allergic to: egg, peanut, sesame seeds, green peas and fish. The first time Kara, my daughter, had an allergic reaction was when I introduced a scrambled egg to her one morning for breakfast. She… Continue reading When to give an EpiPen to your child: Taking out the guesswork in a life-threatening situation.
Seizures in Children: The Checklist You Need to Be Prepared
Recently, my 17-month old daughter had her first episode of seizure. It occurred on the 3rd day of her viral gastroenteritis infection. Since it is common in children to have a seizure, whether it is due to fever or any other causes, parents should be aware of what it looks like. Aside from that, I… Continue reading Seizures in Children: The Checklist You Need to Be Prepared
Home Remedies for Dry Skin During Winter
Cold season is more than just saying hello to dry skin and chapped lips. The low-temperature weather and low humidity level cause an uncomfortable feeling of dryness all over the body and aggravation of skin disorders. Dry Skin Dry skin can occur only during winter or it can extend to other seasons of the year.… Continue reading Home Remedies for Dry Skin During Winter
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
10 Ways to Boost Your Toddler’s Brain Development
The first three years of life are your child's critical brain-growth period. As a parent or caregiver, you can help boost their brain development during this time. Don't worry, it's not that hard. You just engage with your toddler through games and activities that both of you can enjoy – and of course, consider the… Continue reading 10 Ways to Boost Your Toddler’s Brain Development
How COVID-19 Impacts Our Growing Family
Photo by Sandy Millar on Unsplash Like every family in the world, COVID-19 has impacted ours in a somewhat significant manner. First, the biggest impact to us is on my pregnancy. I am now on third trimester and due date is on the 2nd week of May. With the way things are going, we expect that I will… Continue reading How COVID-19 Impacts Our Growing Family
5 Things You Can Do Online Using Your Durham Region Library Card While Staying Indoor Due To Pandemic
With self-isolation and social distancing going on since declaration of COVID-19 as pandemic on March 11, 2020, people are looking for ways to spend their time while at home. For people in Durham Region, it is the best time to make use of your library cards! Whether you are residing in Whitby, Oshawa, or Pickering,… Continue reading 5 Things You Can Do Online Using Your Durham Region Library Card While Staying Indoor Due To Pandemic
COVID-19 and Pregnancy: How does the virus impact pregnant women?
What should we know about pregnant women with COVID-19? Learn if there is a difference on symptoms, if vertical transmission occurs and if there are complications caused by the infection.
Has COVID-19 been affecting you and your life lately?
Now that it has been declared as a pandemic, COVID-19 is causing a fuss in various aspects of daily life. You see aisles in grocery stores becoming empty because hoarders are out to grab hand sanitizers and bathroom tissues that will supply them for at least three months. Companies are implementing mandatory work from home… Continue reading Has COVID-19 been affecting you and your life lately?
5 Simple Acts of Love You Can Do To Your Partner
Find ways to show affection every day. You can do it small and simple.
30-day Happiness Guarantee: The Promise Tested
My beloved pair of eyeglasses broke because my daughter played with it while I was not wearing it. I was not paid to write this review. Everything you will read here are based from my personal experience. I spent roughly Php20,000 for my eyeglasses back in 2016. I had it made in LensCrafters Philippines; one… Continue reading 30-day Happiness Guarantee: The Promise Tested
Do You Want to Get a Condo Unit in Downtown Toronto? Yes, We Do!
January 2020 has only a few days left. That was a little bit fast, right? There are things in our life that are moving fast as well. Who would have thought we will be dealing with homeownership during the first quarter of the year? In November 2019, we started looking for our own place. This… Continue reading Do You Want to Get a Condo Unit in Downtown Toronto? Yes, We Do!
