A healthy retirement in the Philippines is something every expat craves and in this article I'll give you 5 simple tips to make it a reality. Retirement is time to enjoy life - when you finally see the fruits of your labor and the hard work has paid off, and now you can do whatever you please for the rest of your life. That’s all well and good, but many of those dreams … [Read more...]
Philippine Flu Season Is Here
It's that time of the year again. The flu and cold season is here and runs from July-December in the Philippines. Frequent and proper hand washing is one of the best ways to help avoid catching colds or the flu, in my opinion. Muscle aches, bone aches, backaches, a dry hacking cough, a low grade fever and loss of appetite are the symptoms that are making the rounds. In … [Read more...]
Nature And Health
It is really not anything new to me but to many others, the recent published medical studies linking nature to health has been a buzz. The research indicates that people who are outdoors the most and have contact with nature seem to be less prone to illness than those who spend most of their time in the cities or indoors. More people in other countries are now getting away for … [Read more...]
Rust Never Sleeps
One of my favorite singers, Neil Young, learned in the 1970s that he must constantly shift the artistic direction of his music to prevent becoming stagnant and rusting away. You and I also must keep moving forward to stay ahead of the continuous onslaught of time and age! Taking care of our bodies and remaining rust free is something some people have neglected earlier in their … [Read more...]
Sweet Home Philippines!
I just returned this week from a several week visit to Florida, USA, to lend family support to a very ill relative, and I have a very fresh perspective about life in the USA, as opposed to life in the Philippines. It is fabulous being back in Sweet Home Philippines! For those who say they can live as cheaply in the USA as in the Philippines, this certainly isn't true … [Read more...]
Doctor, Will I Make It?
The vast majority of those retiring to the Philippines are older and some are on regular medication due to health problems. It is not an issue to take lightly if you are already in this situation. For those who are younger and for those who are older but in excellent health, the question still burns. "If I have a serious illness in the Philippines or if I am involved in a … [Read more...]
Healing The Natural Way
The Philippines has a long and successful history of Alternative Medicine practitioners and experts. With many people living in the rural countryside areas of the Philippines, where hospitals are often miles away, it seems every barangay or village has a number of experts with knowledge in treating illness naturally and without harsh medications. There are hundreds of … [Read more...]