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Philippine Flu Season Is Here

August 24, 2015 by Gary McMurrain 4 Comments

philippine flu season

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...]

Rust Never Sleeps

July 10, 2014 by Gary McMurrain 3 Comments

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...]

Healing The Natural Way

April 5, 2013 by Gary McMurrain 6 Comments

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...]

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