When the COVID-19 pandemic changed everyday life, many of us suddenly had to rethink the way we shopped, cooked, exercised, and ate. With shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, and other businesses temporarily closing in many places, access to certain foods became more limited. At the same time, staying home for long…
A cup of green tea a day? Green tea has been enjoyed for thousands of years and is made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. Unlike black tea, green tea is processed without fermentation, which helps preserve many of its naturally occurring compounds, including polyphenols and catechins. I personally discovered…
For an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, processing important documents from the Philippines can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to do everything on a budget. When my husband and I needed an authenticated copy of our Marriage Certificate for use in the UAE, we…
Trying to conceive can be an emotional journey filled with excitement, patience, questions, and, sometimes, a little frustration. After stopping my birth control pills, my husband and I waited several months before we finally conceived our baby. During that time, I researched different ways that might support my reproductive health,…
Daily Short Blog #10 How well can we distinguish a fake person from a genuine one? Whether it’s a friend, a partner, a colleague, or even a stranger, how can we tell if someone is genuinely being kind to us or simply taking advantage of us? It’s not always easy…
