Feb 13, 2020 | Health News
Our immune system is a complex yet wonderful network—like a natural firewall that works constantly to protect us from harmful substances that may render us ill. Even though it works 24/7, it can weaken if not properly maintained—making it easier for infectious viruses...
Mar 26, 2019 | Gut health, Health News
When we find ourselves trying to make hard decisions, we often encounter the adage “go with your gut” or “trust your gut”, and recent studies have discovered that our gut microbiome just may affect how we think and behave. Researchers have...
Jan 22, 2019 | Food, Health News, Optimal health, Promos
The beginning of the year is filled with promise as we reflect on the year that has passed and look forward to our goals for 2019. After a stressful and overindulgent holiday season, our overall well-being undoubtedly comes to mind. Now is the perfect time to feel...
Oct 8, 2018 | Health News
Vital for a healthy gut, probiotics not only absorb nutrients, they help in one’s immunity by combatting elements that cause disease. When a diverse gut microbiome harbors trillions of probiotics or good bacteria, it makes absorbing nutrients from food a whole lot...
Jul 26, 2018 | Health News
Taking your vitamin supplements regularly can help your body achieve optimum performance, by supplying you with more nutrients for overall wellbeing. However, it is important to know whether some of the supplements you are taking may pose a risk to your health, when...
Jun 26, 2018 | Health News
Not all supplements are created equal. While you may be consuming your daily dose of vitamins and minerals, the quality and brand of your supplements make all the difference. On many occasions, toxic chemicals and unnecessary ingredients make it to these vitamin and...
May 17, 2018 | Health News
It’s no longer debatable that the body requires vitamins and minerals in order to function. The body naturally can make many of these nutrients, but there are some can’t be made and must be obtained from food (ideally). Here are some reasons why even though you eat...
Apr 6, 2018 | Health News
The latest buzzword in the world of health and wellbeing is the Ketogenic Diet (KD). Fans swear by its effectiveness in “losing fat while letting you eat fats.” What most people may not know is that “keto,” as it is commonly called, started out as a proven nutritional...
Feb 6, 2018 | Health News
More and more positive claims about fasting are getting backed by scientific studies—emphasizing not only its weight loss benefits but its effect on health and longevity. A recent study on a five-day fasting diet, for instance, revealed that controlled eating for just...
Jan 1, 2018 | Health News
Courtesy of Youtube / ProLon Any of you ever tried fasting? If you’re going back to basics to simplify life, you might as well consider this eating pattern as a health resolution. Science has long been exploring the benefits of fasting – the absence or...
Dec 28, 2017 | Health News
MANILA, PHILIPPINES—On December 1, BioBalance—the country’s pioneer in health optimization medicine led by European Double Board Certified and Anti-Aging Medicine Specialist Dr. Ted Achacoso—officially unveiled its newest facility on the Ground Level of the Shangri-La...
Aug 23, 2017 | Health News
by Anna Isabel C. Sobrepeña Dr. Ted Achacoso makes a strong impression at first meeting. While there is no set image of what a doctor should look like, his appearance is atypical in his profession. For one, his hair tied back in a ponytail. The lean and buff frame...