4 Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Work Life Balance in the Medical Field

     It’s no secret that one of the most demanding jobs in the world is working in the healthcare industry. You’re constantly on your feet, moving from patient to patient and there is always some work to be done. It’s not at all like an office job where you can browse Reddit or Facebook for the last few hours of work, quickly clicking back to your email to make it look like you’re working. There are lots of people that need your attention and sometimes lives hang in the balance. It is certainly a rewarding job, but there are definitely days that are much more difficult than others.

     Stress is a real factor in the medical profession, leading workers to become burned out or depressed. You can see why a demanding environment with long hours can overwhelm even the calmest of people from time to time. Burnout isn’t the only risk and maintaining one’s physical and mental health can be a challenging aspect. Maintaining that perfect work-life balance can be another hurdle all in itself. Have a look at just some of the tips below to help manage your stress levels and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

4 Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Work Life Balance in the Medical Field

Product Review: KB Rosehips Vitamin C

     It's a no brainer that we all need Vitamin C to boost our immune system. Vitamin C is one of the vitamins that we need to protect us from free radicals. We can get our daily dose from the food that we eat especially from fruits and vegetables that are rich in Vitamin C. Another option is from food supplements containing ascorbic acid or sodium ascorbate.

     Did you know that there are other forms of Vitamin C in the market today that can boost the immune system and beautify the skin at the same time? Yes, that's possible with Rosehip extract. I presume you've seen different skincare products containing rosehip extracts and its wonderful effects like brightening and toning. Rosehips now comes in a supplement form, thanks to KB Glutathione (Yumei Mise) for making the first rosehip capsule brand in the Philippines because taking vitamin c has never been this good. I already finished taking 1 box (100 capsules) of KB Rosehips that Cheska's Store sent me last year and sharing my thoughts after the jump.

Product Review: KB Rosehips Vitamin C

Product Review: Meiji Amino Collagen Powder 2018

     Hello dearies! Sharing my thoughts on the newest formulation of the infamous collagen brand- Meiji Amino Collagen Powder. If my memory serves me right, this is the 3rd time I'm going to review this collagen brand. I saw positive effects during the time I'm taking it that's why reviewing it again to see if it has the same results after finishing one can for a month.

     I have high hopes with Japanese supplements as they have the strictest standards when it comes to the manufacturing process. They are constantly innovating to meet the demands of the consumers that's why I think they reformulated again for the third time because their supplement has one flaw- the odor of the formulations before. The heavens have heard my woes and yes, I have the answer to the questions now- does Meiji Amino Collagen tastes fishy? Read my thought below :)

Product Review: Meiji Amino Collagen Powder 2018 

honestbee Organic, Fresh, and Healthy Section

     I presume that to stay fit and healthy this year tops your New Year's resolution. It may sound cliche but that's what we always want to do after indulging in sinful foods during the holidays. This year, the no rice, more veggies, and water plus working out three to four times a week will be the new mantra. For those who are still struggling on weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, fret not because honestbee is here to deliver healthy products straight at your doorstep.

     No more excuses this time because honestbee launched its Organic, Fresh, and Healthy category with a selection of the best merchants offering nutritious, healthy, and organic products. Did you know that if you want to lose weight and maintain a toned body, it's always a 70% food and 30% exercise? That's why don't waste your time doing heavy exercise because eating healthily is always the key. Sharing what's in store in this category after the jump.

honestbee Organic, Fresh, and Healthy Section

The 5 Risks of Working in Healthcare That No One Told You About

     It takes a special kind of person to work in the healthcare industry. You’ve got to have passion, determination, and an unbelievably high tolerance for stress. Even if you have all of these characteristics, it’s still an incredibly tough field.

     Before you decide that you want to pursue the life of a healthcare professional, you need to know what you’re getting yourself into. Take the time to read the following five risks of working in the healthcare industry, and then decide if it’s the right decision for you.

The 5 Risks of Working in Healthcare That No One Told You About
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Alternative Drug Rehab Treatment Methods: Are They Effective?

     For many decades, drug addiction patients underwent an intensive treatment program that incorporated drug detox and rehabilitation to help manage the addiction. However, over the last few decades, there has been a trend that has quickly gained traction in the healthcare industry. 

     This trend is the use of alternative treatment methods in drug rehab treatment. Unlike the conventional program, alternative techniques utilize different approaches to drug addiction and therapy.

Alternative Drug Rehab Treatment Methods: Are They Effective?
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5 Signs of Constipation

     When you feel it, you have to know and check the signs- discomfort, days of waiting and, sometimes, tears are only some of the things constipated people go through on a daily basis. You know that expression, “It looks like you’re constipated,” referring to your facial expression? That means you have a pained look; an expression that conveys you’ve been suffering.

     Yes, the struggle and suffering are real. There is no pleasure derived from constipation. A person is supposed to poop every day or at least regularly, not twice a week. Moving your bowels should give you a feeling of relief, not pain and more suffering. Read more below the 5 telltale signs if you or someone you know is having constipation.

5 Signs of Constipation
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How Chiropractors Can Treat Pain without Drugs

     With the growing epidemic of overdoses today, many people are looking for a healthy alternative to drugs to manage pain; one is chiropractic care.

     If you have never visited a chiropractor you may be missing out on an all-natural therapy that can help manage pain.

How Chiropractors Can Treat Pain without Drugs
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Product Review: Shiseido Benefique White Bloom

     I'm totally giving Japanese beauty supplements a thumbs up when it comes to whitening department even though it's not budget-friendly, it delivers. The results are visible that will make you consider it as one of your maintenance beauty supplement after achieving a lighter and glowing skin tone in just a month of taking it.

     One of the Japanese supplements that I will highly recommend is another baby from Shiseido. Shiseido Benefique White Bloom is one of their premium beauty supplements to date. According to them, it's the combination of their infamous Purewhite W (an anti-oxidant) plus Whisis LCEX (l-cysteine) known to be potent boosters of glutathione that targets mostly freckles and pigmentation caused by sun exposure. I took this supplement for a month and amazed with the results. More information about Shiseido Benefique White Bloom below.

Product Review: Shiseido Benefique White Bloom

Three Ways to Improve Eye Health Naturally

     Not everyone is born with perfect eyesight, so some people need to wear glasses or contacts to correct their vision to 20/20. Eye muscles also weaken as people get older, so even if they didn’t need corrective lenses when they were young, many people might as they age.

     Fortunately, you can correct your vision naturally by doing eye exercises, and preserve your eyesight or make improvements by eating healthy foods. Here are some of the ways to correct your vision naturally without undergoing eye surgery like LASIK.

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Get to Know US Dehydrated Potatoes

    Who here loves to eat mashed potatoes? It's one of the staples that's easy to make if you want alternative carbs that are healthy and flavorful. But did you know that when making mashed potatoes, you can use U.S. dehydrated potatoes instead of fresh potatoes?

     US Dehydrated potatoes are a true blue US product made from premium, high-quality potatoes.

Know More About US dehy

Product Review: Shiseido The Collagen Tablet

     I've tried a handful of collagen supplements in the past and I have favorites that really delivers in making my skin moist, supple, and glowing. I'm happy that collagen supplements are now available in different forms- powder and juice drink, tablet, gummy, and candy to name a few. But I have this love-hate relationship with collagen because it adds a visible weight to my round face shape.

     For women who have slim facial features, you're lucky because most of the collagen supplements are designed to plump the skin making your face look less haggard. It gives an extra lift to sagging cheeks. There's one brand that I love because I saw the effects as early as 1 week, but I hate because like with other brands, it gives me a double chin and bigger face in photos- Shiseido The Collagen Tablet. Full review after the jump!

Product Review: Shiseido The Collagen Tablet

Restore Kids' Energy with Potatoes USA

     My son loves fries and this gives him energy especially in times that he needs a quick snack in between school programs. This is great since potatoes are a good source of carbohydrates. However, we always find alternative ways to prepare his favorite veggie so he won’t get used to eating it just fried.

     As parents, we need to make sure that our kids are getting healthy and staying fit throughout the school year and I’m sharing here with you the reasons why you should start adding more potatoes in your kid’s diet.

Restore Kids' Energy with Potatoes USA

Product Review: Danarra Aromatherapy Oil

     Stress is already a part of us. It is inevitable but we can manage it in different ways. Let's take for example the Filipino workers with 9-6 pm jobs. Their day begins with an average of two-hour commute to the office and another two-hour commute to get home. Can you see the picture? Days begin with stress and ends with stress!

     I'm a stay at home mom and I'm experiencing stress too! From daily routine house chores to parenting and daughter duties, I experience stress every day. To keep me sane, I look for ways on how to cope and manage it. Some people enjoy a nice dessert, go for a workout, watch a movie, or spend time with friends and family. These are effective but not accessible immediately, right? There's one thing that young professionals including me have in our bags or pockets- a soothing balm that comes in many forms. The trending now- aromatherapy oil!

Product Review: Danarra Aromatherapy Oil

Why Women Choose to Freeze their Eggs by: Chris Barry

     Being a woman in the modern world means assuming many roles. Most of us want as much as we can get out of life, satisfying careers that challenge us, successful marriages, happy families, and continued good health. 

     Many career-oriented women choose to review all of their options when it comes to starting a family. Part of this exploration process means understanding that a woman's ability to bear children decreases with time. For a small but growing subset of the population, this knowledge has led them to take proactive steps to help keep their options open for as long as they deem necessary.

Why Women Choose to Freeze their Eggs by: Chris Barry

Product Review: Precious Herbal Pillow Regular

     Are you in pain? I am- headache, back pain, and stomach cramps to name a few. I'm sure that all of you have experienced an unpleasant or discomfort feeling in one or many parts of your body. We feel pain because it is a sensory stimulus sent to our brain if there is something wrong with our body. There are different types of pain and it can be acute or chronic and some of the pain we resulted from overwork, fatigue, doing house chores, change in weather condition, exercise and injuries. 

     When you're in pain, it can be mild, moderate, or severe and the first thing most of us do is ask for a pain reliever like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Long-term use of pain relievers (NSAIDs) is not advisable and it can cause liver damage when taken with alcohol according to some of the doctors that I've talked to. We don't want to experience the side effects of pain relievers that's why looking for a safe alternative is the best way to relieve pain. There's an all natural pain-away product that's readily available in the market and it's in a form of pillow called Precious Herbal Pillow. Know more about the product below and why I highly recommend it for mild and moderate discomfort.

Product Review: Precious Herbal Pillow Regular

Me Time with Watsons

     What's your definition of busy? For me, it's the so little time so much to do kind of day. I always say ‘I’m busy!’ even if there's a free time in between. Looks like the word 'busy' is everyone's favorite. 

     We glorify being busy because we are pressured to achieve a lot, all at once: to climb the corporate ladder, take care of our family’s needs, raise children, and manage the household all while curating our lives into a perfect feed on social media. Did you know that when you are too “busy” ‘24/7, seven days a week, 30 days in a month and so on, you end up giving everything and that precious gift for yourself- time!

Me Time with Watsons

15 Minutes of Bonding #15MinuteCalpolChallenge

     Time is essential for a stay-at-home/part-time mommy blogger like me. It’s always a ‘so little time so much’ to do kind of day every day. That’s why if I have a spare time, I always make sure to bond with Kenzo even if it’s only 15 minutes.

     During the rainy season, it is extra challenging for moms to think of activities to do with their kids because doing anything outdoors is almost always out of the picture. With the limited time combined with the uncooperative weather, this significantly reduces their choices in making memorable experiences. Quality time with the kids is important and paracetamol brand Calpol shares some rainy days bonding activities that will brighten the gloomy mood.

15 Minutes of Bonding #15MinuteCalpolChallenge

GSK Joins the Fight Against Lymphatic Filariasis

     In the Philippines, GSK has donated over 255 million albendazole tablets over the last 17 years. This small white tablet is part of the fight to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF), a disease transmitted by mosquitoes and burdens identified rural communities in the country.

     By the end of the year, GSK projects this donation to reach 261 million albendazole tablets in support of its goal to help eliminate LF in the Philippines by 2020. Globally, GSK has donated 8 billion tablets of albendazole to help eliminate this disabling disease. This tablet is used in combination with other medicines to help prevent transmission of LF.

GSK Joins the Fight Against Lymphatic Filariasis
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Product Review: Biogenic Alcohol

     If you're following me on my Instagram account (@dearkittykittiekath), prolly you've watched some of my Instagram stories and saw how OC or clean freak this momma when it comes to everything. From our bathroom, laundry room, kitchen, living room, and bedroom, I always make sure that I have all the essentials for cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing every corner of our house. 

    My husband would tease me (in Mo's voice from WALL-E) 'foreign contaminant' every time he sees me wiping the floor from time to time or spraying my favorite rubbing alcohol at my son's things or appliances. Alcohol is life and one of the most affordable and readily available antiseptic solutions one could ever have. There are many brands in the market but only one name became a mainstay in my stash- Biogenic. Know more about this brand and why I buy refills over and over again below!

Product Review: Biogenic Alcohol