Medicard's Tips to Starting a Healthy Year

     The year is still young and perfect for a fresh start. Have you made a resolution yet? If not, it might be a good idea to work on improving your health and well-being. “The beginning of the year is a time for resolutions for many Pinoys. Usually at the top of our resolution list is the pledge to become healthier and fit. That is why many are keen on dropping bad habits and starting a new diet or fitness regimen,” says Dr. Nicky Montoya, president of MediCard Philippines.

     I believe that dedication and commitment are the keys to have a healthy living. Make it a habit and do it for the rest of your life. You can start anytime but once you started on dropping the fats, sweets, nicotine, etc stay focus and be fit to inspire your family and friends. See the tips from MediCard Philippines on how to stay fit after the jump. Click CONTINUE READING please :)

How to Take Care of Your Liver from MediCard Philippines

     Hello dearies! How's your health? Here's an interesting article from MediCard Philippines. When I received a copy from my email, I said to myself that I must share this. My sister-in-law's niece passed away last week because of liver cancer. She's just 10 years old and it's so heart-breaking that a child was diagnosed with a very horrible illness. I've heard stories of how the family bravely fought the battle. We need to open our minds and must be aware that lifestyle plays an important role in prolonging our lives. 

     The liver is the biggest and one of the vital internal organs in the body. It performs numerous important functions, including the filtration of blood from the digestive tract, detoxification of chemicals that enter the body, metabolization of fats, and regulation of hormones and blood sugar levels. 

     But despite its important role, the liver is also one of the most abused body organs. “Throughout a person’s lifetime, the liver is constantly engaged in a cycle of damage, inflammation and cell death. Under normal conditions, it can repair and renew itself. But if it is injured faster than it is repairing, the damage can be irreversible and may lead to organ failure,” explains Dr. Nicky Montoya, president of MediCard Philippines.

Top Health and Fitness Trends in 2015

     So it's the first month of the year, I'm sure your new year's resolutions include losing weight, staying fit and healthy and staying away from vices. There are different trends  in health and fitness that are sprouting like mushrooms every year. Since Filipinos are getting more and more conscious about healthy lifestyle and how to maintain a clean living, Medicard Philippines listed 4 trends that will continue to attract more Pinoys this year.  

     Are Filipinos going to be healthier in 2015? If last year’s health and fitness trends—detox juices, packaged healthy meals, among others—are any indication, then the answer is a resounding “YES!” 

     “Health and fitness trends will continue to be big this year. As we are bombarded by public awareness campaigns on healthy living, we also work out harder, eat cleaner and get screened for various illnesses. Many programs will also emerge to support our health and fitness goals,” says Dr. Nicky Montoya, president of MediCard Philippines, a leading HMO provider in the country. Click CONTINUE READING to see the health and fitness trends that will hit this year :)

Top Health and Fitness Trends in 2015