Health

Cards (15)

  • Nutrition Therapy - This alternative medicine approaches treatment of a medical condition by providing a tailored diet for the patient.
  • Bawang - alternative medicine which is used to lower blood pressure.
  • Acupuncture - It is a form of energy medicine where long thin needles are inserted to specific parts of the body to affect the energy flow. It is believed to treat musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
  • Ventosa - This procedure is done by placing inverted glasses that have flames from burning cotton, on specific points in the body.
  • Acupressure - This alternative medicine has the same technique of acupuncture; the only difference is that this medicine does not use needles but hands to apply pressure on certain points of the body.
  • National Blood Services Act - It is important to conduct an initial health check-up prior to getting blood from blood donors.
  • Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health - A survey of Filipino college and high school graduates, 36.2 percent and 43.5 percent respectively admitting having engaged in premarital sex.
  • Tobacco Regulation Act 2003 - Supervises the legal production of cigarettes in the country.
  • Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act - Helps with the prevention and control of AIDS
  • Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health - Provides for maternal and child healthcare, family planning, and responsible parenthood.
  • Cybercrime Prevention Act - Provides for criminal offenses committed online.
  • Traditional and alternative Medicines Act - Identifies scientifically proven herbs as medicinal plants.
  • National Environmental Awareness & Education Act - Provides for the inclusion of environmental education programs in various national institutions.
  • Consumer Act - Establish standards of conduct for business and industry.
  • Tobacco Regulation Act 2003 - warning sign in a public place "NO SMOKING".