Acupuncture comes from the Latin word “acus” which means needle and “punctura” which means to puncture. It is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is a form of alternative medicine which involves the insertion of extremely tiny needles through the skin at strategic acupuncture points. Not only that, it can also be […]
Moxibustion
Another essential part of traditional Chinese medicine is moxibustion which involves the burning of a small, spongy herb called mugwort. This technique facilitates healing by stimulating the flow of qi, strengthening the blood and maintaining overall health.Moxibustion has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years; in fact, the Chinese character for acupuncture, when translated, […]
Amanpulo
Amanpulo Palawan Amanpulo Pamalican Island Amanpulo is a marvelous private island where velvet like white sand is caressed by the crystal water, where the sea and sky meet as one, where nature’s hand strokes the sun’s brilliance on its unbridled canvass, where the night skies are admired beside the sound of the “teepee” beach fire, […]
Diabetes Mellitus
What is Diabetes Diabetes mellitus (DM), or simply known as diabetes, is a chronic, lifelong, medical condition characterized by high blood sugar levels that result from an inherited or acquired defect in the ability of the pancreas to produce insulin or ineffectiveness of the insulin produced or unresponsiveness of the cells in your body to […]
Diabetic Foot
Diabetic Foot Ulcer What is diabetic foot? Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the most common complications seen in patients with chronic or long term uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can cause foot infections as these individuals have compromised blood supply secondary to high blood glucose levels. In addition to […]