HEART DOC by Dr Maninang

03/04/2026

His love endured the cross.
Finding strength in silence today.

02/04/2026

Di na po uulit 😅🇻🇳

01/04/2026

Puso pa din.

📈 Top Health Concerns Among Filipinos in 2025

The Philippine Statistics Authority reports the top causes of death in the country for January to September 2025 (Provisional as of 31 January 2026). Leading the list were:

❤️ Ischaemic heart diseases
🔬 Neoplasms
🧠 Cerebrovascular diseases
🌬️ Pneumonia
🩸 Diabetes mellitus

While the numbers reflect ongoing health challenges, they also remind us to take small steps toward better lifestyle choices, regular check-ups, and stronger support for community health.

Stay informed. Stay healthy. 💙

Read more here:
https://psa.gov.ph/content/2025-causes-death-philippines-provisional-31-january-2026

30/03/2026

Nakapag pagupit din 😅

30/03/2026

28/03/2026

Pag gusto, maraming paraan.

25/03/2026

Weight loss is categorized into four tiers, each offering progressively broader and deeper health benefits. As the percentage of weight lost increases, more complex health conditions begin to improve.

✅Tier 1: 0-5% Weight Loss

Even modest weight loss (less than 5% of total body weight) can lead to significant clinical improvements, particularly in metabolic and respiratory health:

Glucose Control: Better management of blood sugar levels.

Hypertension: Noticeable reductions in blood pressure.

Asthma Control: Improved lung function and reduced symptoms.

Chronic Kidney Disease: Slowing the progression of kidney-related issues.

PCOS & Infertility: Improvements in ovulation and pregnancy rates for women with Polycystic O***y Syndrome.

✅Tier 2: >5% Weight Loss

Losing more than 5% of body weight begins to impact physical mobility and long-term disease risk:

Obesity-Related Cancers: Reduction in the risk of developing certain cancers (e.g., breast, colorectal, endometrial).

Osteoarthritis (OA): Significant reduction in knee pain and improved joint function.

Mobility: Better physical movement and reduced mobility issues associated with aging.
Urinary Incontinence: Reduction in the frequency and severity of symptoms.

Type 2 Diabetes (T2D): Improved rates of remission or better long-term management.

✅Tier 3: >10% Weight Loss

At this level, the benefits extend to major cardiovascular outcomes and internal organ health:

Cardiovascular Outcomes: A marked reduction in the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other major cardiac events.

NASH/MASH: Improvement in the "activity score" for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (formerly known as NASH), indicating reduced liver inflammation.
Tier 4: >15% Weight Loss
Achieving a weight loss of 15% or more provides the most comprehensive protection:

All-Cause Mortality: A reduction in the overall risk of death from any cause.

Cardiovascular Mortality: Specifically reducing the risk of death due to heart disease.

24/03/2026

No clinic April 1-5, 2026
( HOLY WEEK)