Dr Alvin Arenajo

26/04/2026

26/04/2026

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26/04/2026

“Hindi ka naman dapat magkasakit ng ganito kaaga… pero bakit nangyari?”

Yan ang tanong na bumabagabag sa mga pasyente ko.

Meet Mr. D.C., 41 years old. Home-based IT. Tahimik lang ang lifestyle… pero unti-unting sinisira ng mataas na sugar at blood pressure ang katawan niya.

Imagine this. Last 2022, HbA1c was 10.9. Fasting sugar 221. Nagsimula na sa empagliflozin, amlodipine, at atorvastatin. Sinabihan pa siya na panghabambuhay na gamot.

And that’s where the fear starts.

Pero instead na sumuko… nag-research siya. He found Low Carb and Intermittent Fasting. Inapply niya. Consistently.

When he came to my clinic 3 months ago, hindi na siya naghahanap ng bagong gamot. He just wanted clarity. Confirmation. Peace of mind.

And the results?

HbA1c from 10.9 → 5.9
FBS from 221 → 83
Weight back to normal BMI
Kidneys, heart, chest X-ray… all normal

So yes. I discontinued ALL his medications.

Final diagnosis?
Hypertension and T2 Diabetes… RESOLVED.

Here’s the science behind it.

Most of these conditions are driven by chronically high insulin levels. Kapag palaging mataas ang insulin mo because of frequent high-carb intake, your body stores fat, increases blood sugar swings, and damages blood vessels.

LCIF does the opposite.

It lowers insulin.
It stabilizes blood sugar.
It allows your body to burn stored fat.
It improves metabolic flexibility.

The question is…

Are you willing to change your lifestyle… or will you wait until your body forces you to?



Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual results may vary. Always consult your physician before starting any diet or treatment plan.

25/04/2026

Studies show even 5 to 10 percent weight loss can significantly improve fatty liver. Hindi lahat ng sakit sa atay kailangan agad ng maintenance meds… minsan, taba lang ang kailangang alisin.

Maraming patients ang nagugulat when they find out na may fatty liver sila. Walang symptoms, pero slowly, nasisira na ang liver function. The good news? Isa sa pinaka-effective na “treatment” is weight loss.

Here’s the science in simple terms. Kapag mataas ang insulin dahil sa madalas na pagkain at high-carb intake, the body stores excess energy as fat. Hindi lang sa tiyan… pati sa atay. That’s how fatty liver develops.

When you shift to LCIF, bumababa ang insulin levels. Your body starts using stored fat for energy, including the fat inside the liver. As you lose weight, the liver begins to heal.

Hindi ito crash diet. This is metabolic correction.
If you want to take control of your health, start with what you eat and when you eat.



Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician before starting any new diet or treatment plan.

25/04/2026

Ever had those days na you’re drinking water naman… pero you still feel off?
Parang hydrated ka… pero hindi talaga?
Pagod, hilo, sakit ulo… bakit ganun?
Baka electrolytes na ang kulang.

Hindi mo ma-explain agad, pero you can feel it.

Here’s the thing. Hydration is not just about water.

Especially if you’re doing LowCarb or Intermittent Fasting, mas mabilis mawala ang electrolytes mo. When insulin goes down, your body releases more sodium and water. So kahit umiinom ka, you might still feel drained.

And even if you’re not doing LCIF, let’s be honest. Pawis, stress, busy days, kulang sa real food… most people are low on electrolytes.

That’s why I keep it simple.

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Have you ever felt this kind of “low energy but I don’t know why” feeling before?



Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or before starting any new supplement.

25/04/2026

Who says lowcarb life is boring? 😏
Me, literally spoonfeeding The Commander with sugar-free Davao Dark Chocolate ice cream from Manila Creamery at Ayala Center. Simple lang, but honestly, these are the moments I enjoy the most. (Not sponsored 🤣)

Sweet moments hit different. Even better when you share it. Lowcarb… but make it romantic 😄

A little bit of sweetness without the guilt.

Ikaw… anong simple moment recently ang nagpangiti sa’yo?

24/04/2026

Guys, you should watch this! This is my acting debut 😎... please share 💪. Salamat Buhay Low Carb for making my dream come true to become an actor 🤣

24/04/2026

Sanay ka bang kumain by schedule?

Hindi mo ba napapansin na busog ka pa?

Bakit lagi kang gutom kahit kakakain lang?

What if the problem is not what you eat… but WHEN you eat?

Here’s the science. Hindi lang insulin ang involved. Here are two key hormones. Leptin and GLP-1.

Real talk. Marami sa atin kumakain dahil oras na, hindi dahil gutom na. Breakfast at 7, lunch at 12, dinner at 6. Kahit hindi ka pa gutom, kakain ka. Over time, nasisira ang natural hunger signals ng katawan.

Sa LCIF (lowcarb and intermittent fasting), we bring back one simple rule. Eat only when you are truly hungry. Stop when you are full.

Leptin is your satiety hormone. It tells your brain na busog ka na. GLP-1 slows down gastric emptying and signals fullness to the brain. These hormones help you STOP eating.

But when you keep eating kahit hindi ka gutom, lalo na frequent meals and snacks, nasisira ang signals na ito. You become less sensitive to leptin and GLP-1. Result? Kahit sapat na ang kinain mo, hindi mo nararamdaman na busog ka.

When you shift to LCIF and eat only when truly hungry, you allow these hormones to reset. Mas nagiging sensitive ulit ang katawan mo sa leptin at GLP-1. So when you eat, you feel full faster and naturally STOP.
That’s why on LCIF, hindi ka pinipilit mag-control. Your body does it for you. Mas controlled ang appetite, less overeating, at mas sustainable ang fat loss.

This is why many people on Low Carb Intermittent Fasting naturally eat less without forcing it.

Simple strategy: Choose real food. Focus on MES. Meats, Eggs, Seafoods. Avoid constant snacking. Drink water or black coffee if hindi ka pa sure kung gutom ka.
Hindi mo kailangan kumain ng madalas para maging healthy. Minsan, ang kailangan mo lang… maghintay.

If you want to take control of your hunger and metabolism, start by respecting real hunger signals.



Medical and Legal Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a licensed physician before making any changes to your diet or health regimen.

23/04/2026

Teaching my bro and sis how to do lowcarb properly. They said its difficult to stay away from rice 🤣.

So, did I fool you? 😎

23/04/2026

No medicines?
Doc A, sure ka?
Prescription: Kain lang… hanggang busog 😂

Akala nila magbibigay ako ng sandamakmak na reseta… tapos pagtingin nila, wala man lang gamot 😅

Instead, eto yung “prescription” ko for some of my patients:
Eat real food. Twice a day. No snacks. Drink water. Add electrolytes.

Tapos yung itsura nila parang… “Doc A, sure ka? Hindi ba ako lalong tataba dyan?” 🤣

Pero honestly, ang dami ko nang nakita na nag-improve just by keeping things simple. Yung mild fatty liver, borderline BP, konting taas ng sugar, overweight or obesity, even PCOS… minsan hindi kailangan ng complicated plan.

Minsan ang kailangan lang… bawasan ang kalokohan sa pagkain 😅

Hindi naman ito magic. Pero when you remove the constant snacking and focus on real meals, nagiging mas consistent, mas controlled, at mas relaxed ang katawan.

And yes… pinaka-favorite line ko:
“Kain ka hanggang busog. Hindi hanggang guilty.” 😂

Simple. Practical. At surprisingly… effective.

Ikaw, kung bibigyan kita ng ganitong reseta… susundin mo ba? 😄

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This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your own physician or a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition, dietary change, or treatment plan. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking care based on information you have read here. Individual results may vary.

22/04/2026

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Paano kung hindi lifetime ang maintenance meds mo?

More and more of my patients are slowly saying goodbye to their maintenance medications. Not overnight, not magic, but through a simple shift in how they eat and how their body responds.

Here’s the reality. Most metabolic problems like hypertension, high blood sugar, fatty liver, and weight gain are driven by one major factor. Chronically high insulin.

Kapag palaging mataas ang insulin, your body is in storage mode. Fat gets stored. Blood sugar becomes unstable. Inflammation increases. Over time, you need more and more medications just to control the symptoms.

But when we apply LCIF or Low Carb Intermittent Fasting, we lower insulin levels. This allows the body to shift from storage mode to fat-burning mode. Mas nagiging stable ang blood sugar. Bumubuti ang blood pressure. And many patients start losing weight without feeling deprived.

This is why some patients eventually reduce or even stop certain medications, with proper guidance and monitoring.

Hindi ito shortcut. Hindi ito fad. This is physiology.

The question is simple.
Are you going to stay where you are, or are you ready to take control of your health?

You decide.



Medical and Legal Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, medications, or lifestyle.