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      • Choosing The Right Friends
      • How Jealousy Affects Your Health
      • Happy Mother’s Day
    • Gratitude & Positivity
      • Reasons To Smile
      • Count your Blessings
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      • Looking Back, Moving Forward
      • Being Grateful
      • Personal Life Goals
      • 26 Things To Let Go
      • Make the Most of a New Year
    • Self-Care
      • Ways to Become a Better Person
      • It’s Healthy To Treat Yourself
      • Treat Every Day as A New Chapter
      • Menstrual Cups Are Life-Changing
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      • Struggles and Lessons of an OFW
      • Marriage Certificate Authentication
      • Stop Caring What Others Think
      • Smoothly End an Argument
      • Having a Baby Shower
      • Our Simple Baby-Bee Shower
      • Fake and Genuine People
      • Get Motivated When Feeling Lazy
      • Absentee Voter: Elections 2022
      • First-Time Mom’s Thoughts, Fears
      • Pregnancy: Full-time Job
      • Pregnancy: Baby Move And Kick
      • Pregnancy: My Birthday
      • Pregnancy: Labor and Delivery
      • Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor
      • Pregnancy : Approaching Due Date
      • Pregnancy: Our Baby’s Name
      • Losing my Job after My Leave
      • Why I Gave my Baby Formula
      • Merry Christmas To All OFWs
      • Me As A Reader
  • Travels
    • Finland
      • Kuhmo
        • Syväjärvi
        • Roukonpuro Beach (Roukonpuron ranta)
        • Lentiira River (Lentiiranjoki)
        • Pajakkakoski Rapids
        • Kalevala Area
    • Sweden
    • Norway
    • Spain
    • Philippines
      • El Nido and Puerto Princesa, Palawan
      • Star City
    • Maldives
      • Malé City and Cinnamon Dhonvelli
    • Thailand
    • Singapore
      • Singapore layover
    • Hong Kong
      • Hong Kong layover
    • Azerbaijan
      • Baku
    • UAE
      • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
      • Qasr Al Watan, The Presidential Palace, Abu Dhabi
      • The Warner Bros World, Abu Dhabi
      • The View at The Palm, Jumeirah
      • Dubai Garden Glow
      • Dubai Desert Safari
      • Burj Khalifa At The Top
      • Global Village
      • Saraya Island Camping
      • Expo 2020 Lake Camping
      • Expo Lake Camping 2
      • Jebel Hafeet Mountains, Al Ain
      • Jebel Jais Mountains, Ras Al Khaimah
      • Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
      • Suhaila Lake, Hatta, Camping
  • Health
    • Health Tips
      • Flu Prevention
      • Brain Health
      • Eye Health
      • Blood Pressure Maintenance
      • Lowering Blood Sugar
      • Ways To Prevent Stretch Marks
      • Increasing Breastmilk Supply
      • Valentine’s Tips For Healthy Heart
    • Health Benefits
      • Seed Cycling
      • Glutathione
      • Social Media
      • Camping
      • Strength Training
      • 30-Minute Daily Exercise
      • Exercising During Period
      • Intermittent Fasting
      • Seafood
      • Knitting And Crochet
      • Milk
      • Piercing
      • Green Tea
      • Black Coffee
      • Garlic
      • Gardening
    • Health & Fitness
      • Kale Salad
      • Intermittent Fasting
      • Vitamin Supplements To Take
      • Things To Do in Quarantine Period
      • Best Foods During Quarantine
    • Home Health
      • Humidifier Benefits
      • Room Plants Benefits
    • Beauty
      • Skin
      • Hair
      • Nails
      • Lips
      • Self-Care on Valentine’s
      • Dangers of Mani-Pedis in Salons
    • Treatment & Natural Remedies
      • Plantar Warts: Cryotherapy
      • Hyperacidity
      • Mouth Ulcers
      • Beer Belly
      • Foot Corn
      • Canker Sore
      • First Aid: Nosebleeds
      • First Aid: Dog Bite
      • First Aid: Food Poisoning
    • Health Concerns
      • The Coronavirus
      • COVID-19 And High Temperatures
  • Crochet
    • Bonnet
      • Slouchy Reggae Bonnet
      • Bonnet Using ‘Diamond’ Stitch
      • Bonnet Using ‘Cable Stitch’
      • Newborn Bonnet
    • Household Items
      • Table Runner
      • Coasters
      • Flower Pot
      • Kindle Cover
      • Face Mask
    • Baby Stuff
      • Baby Frock: Using Shell Stitch
      • Baby Dress: Minnie Mouse Pattern
      • Newborn Bonnet, Mittens and Shoes
      • Baby Bonnet, Mittens and Blanket
      • Giant Bunny Rabbit
    • Blanket
      • Using Harlequin Stitch
      • Virus Blanket Pattern
    • Water Bottle Holder
      • Mesh Pattern
      • Mesh With Shell Pattern
    • Crochet Halter Tops
      • Creamfringe Design
      • Ruffled Lace Design
    • Scarf & Shawls
      • Scarf
    • Letters & Numbers
      • Number ‘One’
    • Craft Materials
      • ETIMO Crochet Hook Set
      • Customized Labels
  • Food & Recipes
    • Blueberry Cheesecake
    • Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Banana Muffin
    • Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
    • Oven-Baked Pancake (Pannukakku)
    • Kantarelli – Chanterelle Mushroom Recipe
    • Cajun Spicy Seafood
    • Samyang Spicy Noodles
  • Reviews
    • Feel Free Menstrual Cup
    • Enervon Multivitamins
    • Myra 400-E
    • Himalaya Evecare Capsule
    • Samsung Health App
    • Mena Facial Cream
    • ETIMO Crochet Hook Set
  • Life
    • Life in Finland
      • Migration From Dubai to Finland
      • Our Life After Moving To Finland
      • First Week in Finland
      • Filipinos in Kuhmo Gathering
      • Our Daughter’s Daycare Journey
      • Leaving Dubai: A Bittersweet Goodbye
    • Work & Career
      • Learning the Finnish Language
      • UAE Driver’s License
    • Financial Wisdom
      • Ways To Achieve Financial Freedom
      • Accessing Virtual Pag-IBIG Account
      • Pag-IBIG MP2 Savings Program
      • Google AdSense First Payment
      • The UAE National Bonds Saving
    • Friendship & Relationships
      • Choosing The Right Friends
      • How Jealousy Affects Your Health
      • Happy Mother’s Day
    • Gratitude & Positivity
      • Reasons To Smile
      • Count your Blessings
    • Personal Growth
      • Looking Back, Moving Forward
      • Being Grateful
      • Personal Life Goals
      • 26 Things To Let Go
      • Make the Most of a New Year
    • Self-Care
      • Ways to Become a Better Person
      • It’s Healthy To Treat Yourself
      • Treat Every Day as A New Chapter
      • Menstrual Cups Are Life-Changing
    • Family Life
      • My First Pregnancy Journey
    • Life Lessons
      • Birthday Life Lessons
    • Daily Short Blog
      • Ideas for Monthly Baby Milestones
      • Why I Started Blogging: 2019 – 2026
      • Struggles and Lessons of an OFW
      • Marriage Certificate Authentication
      • Stop Caring What Others Think
      • Smoothly End an Argument
      • Having a Baby Shower
      • Our Simple Baby-Bee Shower
      • Fake and Genuine People
      • Get Motivated When Feeling Lazy
      • Absentee Voter: Elections 2022
      • First-Time Mom’s Thoughts, Fears
      • Pregnancy: Full-time Job
      • Pregnancy: Baby Move And Kick
      • Pregnancy: My Birthday
      • Pregnancy: Labor and Delivery
      • Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor
      • Pregnancy : Approaching Due Date
      • Pregnancy: Our Baby’s Name
      • Losing my Job after My Leave
      • Why I Gave my Baby Formula
      • Merry Christmas To All OFWs
      • Me As A Reader
  • Travels
    • Finland
      • Kuhmo
        • Syväjärvi
        • Roukonpuro Beach (Roukonpuron ranta)
        • Lentiira River (Lentiiranjoki)
        • Pajakkakoski Rapids
        • Kalevala Area
    • Sweden
    • Norway
    • Spain
    • Philippines
      • El Nido and Puerto Princesa, Palawan
      • Star City
    • Maldives
      • Malé City and Cinnamon Dhonvelli
    • Thailand
    • Singapore
      • Singapore layover
    • Hong Kong
      • Hong Kong layover
    • Azerbaijan
      • Baku
    • UAE
      • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
      • Qasr Al Watan, The Presidential Palace, Abu Dhabi
      • The Warner Bros World, Abu Dhabi
      • The View at The Palm, Jumeirah
      • Dubai Garden Glow
      • Dubai Desert Safari
      • Burj Khalifa At The Top
      • Global Village
      • Saraya Island Camping
      • Expo 2020 Lake Camping
      • Expo Lake Camping 2
      • Jebel Hafeet Mountains, Al Ain
      • Jebel Jais Mountains, Ras Al Khaimah
      • Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
      • Suhaila Lake, Hatta, Camping
  • Health
    • Health Tips
      • Flu Prevention
      • Brain Health
      • Eye Health
      • Blood Pressure Maintenance
      • Lowering Blood Sugar
      • Ways To Prevent Stretch Marks
      • Increasing Breastmilk Supply
      • Valentine’s Tips For Healthy Heart
    • Health Benefits
      • Seed Cycling
      • Glutathione
      • Social Media
      • Camping
      • Strength Training
      • 30-Minute Daily Exercise
      • Exercising During Period
      • Intermittent Fasting
      • Seafood
      • Knitting And Crochet
      • Milk
      • Piercing
      • Green Tea
      • Black Coffee
      • Garlic
      • Gardening
    • Health & Fitness
      • Kale Salad
      • Intermittent Fasting
      • Vitamin Supplements To Take
      • Things To Do in Quarantine Period
      • Best Foods During Quarantine
    • Home Health
      • Humidifier Benefits
      • Room Plants Benefits
    • Beauty
      • Skin
      • Hair
      • Nails
      • Lips
      • Self-Care on Valentine’s
      • Dangers of Mani-Pedis in Salons
    • Treatment & Natural Remedies
      • Plantar Warts: Cryotherapy
      • Hyperacidity
      • Mouth Ulcers
      • Beer Belly
      • Foot Corn
      • Canker Sore
      • First Aid: Nosebleeds
      • First Aid: Dog Bite
      • First Aid: Food Poisoning
    • Health Concerns
      • The Coronavirus
      • COVID-19 And High Temperatures
  • Crochet
    • Bonnet
      • Slouchy Reggae Bonnet
      • Bonnet Using ‘Diamond’ Stitch
      • Bonnet Using ‘Cable Stitch’
      • Newborn Bonnet
    • Household Items
      • Table Runner
      • Coasters
      • Flower Pot
      • Kindle Cover
      • Face Mask
    • Baby Stuff
      • Baby Frock: Using Shell Stitch
      • Baby Dress: Minnie Mouse Pattern
      • Newborn Bonnet, Mittens and Shoes
      • Baby Bonnet, Mittens and Blanket
      • Giant Bunny Rabbit
    • Blanket
      • Using Harlequin Stitch
      • Virus Blanket Pattern
    • Water Bottle Holder
      • Mesh Pattern
      • Mesh With Shell Pattern
    • Crochet Halter Tops
      • Creamfringe Design
      • Ruffled Lace Design
    • Scarf & Shawls
      • Scarf
    • Letters & Numbers
      • Number ‘One’
    • Craft Materials
      • ETIMO Crochet Hook Set
      • Customized Labels
  • Food & Recipes
    • Blueberry Cheesecake
    • Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Banana Muffin
    • Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
    • Oven-Baked Pancake (Pannukakku)
    • Kantarelli – Chanterelle Mushroom Recipe
    • Cajun Spicy Seafood
    • Samyang Spicy Noodles
  • Reviews
    • Feel Free Menstrual Cup
    • Enervon Multivitamins
    • Myra 400-E
    • Himalaya Evecare Capsule
    • Samsung Health App
    • Mena Facial Cream
    • ETIMO Crochet Hook Set
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    Health & Wellness

    Exercise During Period: Benefits, Tips and Things to Avoid

    August 5, 2026 - By Dii

    Cramping, bleeding, bloating, fatigue, and mood changes can make even a simple 30-minute workout feel nearly impossible. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should exercise during your period, you’re definitely not alone. For many women, the first few days of menstruation are uncomfortable enough to make them want to skip…

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    Hello, everyone… and especially to all the aspiring mommies out there! ❤️ I’m very happy to finally share the story of my first pregnancy. Pregnancy is one of those journeys that can be difficult to explain unless you’ve experienced it yourself. There are moments of excitement, fear, exhaustion, anticipation, and…

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    Daily Short Blog #16 According to my most recent third-trimester ultrasound, my estimated due date (EDD) was 27 May 2022. However, based on the first day of my last menstrual period (LMP), my due date was 4 June 2022. So, which one was the real due date? Honestly, I wasn’t…

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Hei! I’m Dii Roqueza, the voice behind Pinoy Up North.

We’re from the Philippines, my family’s journey has taken us through Dubai and now to our new home in Finland. Here, I share our everyday experiences – from family life and travel to health, education, migration, and the joys and challenges of adapting to life in the Nordic north.

I hope our stories inspire, inform, and remind you that home isn’t just a place … but memories we create along the way.

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