Admit it or not, mga kapitbahay—gaano na kadalas mong narinig ang reseta na "dietary restriction, increase physical activity"... pero pagbalik sa follow-up, high blood sugar pa rin at punong-puno ng guilt?

Medical advice is only 20% of the solution—the remaining 80% comes down to execution, behavioral systems, and accountability!

In this episode of Doctor-Next-Door: The Podcast, Doc Dex Macalintal (Clinical Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Specialist) sits down with guest expert Dr. Christian J. Flores, MD (Institute Director of The Medical City Wellness and Aesthetics Institute & Diplomate of the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine) to break down how Health Coaching & Behavioral Psychology are changing the game in weight management! 

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Bawal ba talaga ang kumain ng karne ng baboy o baka kapag may gout o mataas ang uric acid? Akala ng marami, parusa at pagpapagutom agad ang tanging solusyon!

Sa episode na ito ng Doctor Next Door: The Podcast, babasagin ni Doc Dex Macalintal ang mga maling akalang ito gamit ang totoong siyensya. Alamin kung bakit hindi ang lean red meat ang numero unong kaaway ng gout mo, at kung ano ang TOTOONG mga salarin na mas dapat mong layuan—mula sa lamang-loob, ilang seafood, hanggang sa matatamis na softdrinks at alkohol!

📌 In this episode, you’ll learn: • The Purine to Uric Acid Pipeline: Paano nga ba nabubuo ang gout? • The Real Culprits: Bakit mas delikado ang organ meats, softdrinks, at beer kaysa sa lean meat? • The 7-Day "Uric Acid Balance" Challenge: Simple steps para ma-enjoy ulit ang ulam nang walang takot at guilt!

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Mabubulag o mapapasma ka nga ba talaga kapag naligo ka nang puyat, pagod, o pawisan? 🚿👀

In this episdoe of Doctor-Next-Door: The Podcast, Idi-debunk ni Dr. Dex Macalintal ang mga kwentong-barbero tungkol sa "pasma" at ipapaliwanag ang totoong medical explanation kung bakit ka nga ba nanginginig, nanlalabo ang mata, o nanamlay ang tuhod kapag pagod!

’Wag ka nang matulog nang malagkit, besh—panoorin ang buong episode para malaman ang proper way ng pag-cooldown at paglinis ng katawan nang walang halong kaba!

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99% ng eye twitching ay HINDI dahil sa brain tumor! Ang totoong dahilan? Localized muscle spasms lang ito dahil sa pagod—in short, kailangan mo lang magpahinga!

All set si Doc Dex para basagin ang fake news at magbahagi ng pure, science-based facts.

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Hindi lang puro "bawas kanin" o discipline—medical condition ang obesity, hindi moral flaw! 💡

In this 30-minute episode, sina Doc Dex at Obesity Specialist Dr. Jan Dipasupil naman ang magpapa-tahimik sa mga marites! Alamin ang totoong science ng GLP-1, food noise, at kung paano nga ba ang tamang weight management.

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Safe ba sa sikmura ang mag-kape nang hindi pa nag-aalmusal? Kakampi ba natin o kaaway ang morning coffee natin? Hmmm… 🤔

Huwag hulaan ang kalusugan! Makichika at matuto kasama ang ating paboritong kapitbahay, Doc Dexter Macalintal! 🩺✨

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In this season finale episode of Doctor Next Door, we pay tribute to the extraordinary sacrifices of healthcare workers in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA), who go above and beyond their call of duty. Their unwavering dedication in the face of challenging conditions highlight the true spirit of service and compassion in healthcare.

In this episode of Doctor's Notes, we discuss Type 2 diabetes, one of the leading causes of mortality in the Philippines. Often considered a lifestyle-related disease, diabetes can be prevented, and if caught early, it can be effectively managed. Tune in and share this episode to your friends!

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Richard Mata, a pediatrician, health advocate, and content creator, who is running for a seat in the Philippine Senate in the 2025 elections. Join us as he shares his insights on the state of our healthcare system and the critical reforms it urgently needs. Tune in to this episode of Doctor's Notes!

With modern medicine, HIV is no longer a death sentence. In this episode of Doctor's Notes, we hear powerful stories from people living with HIV, including a migrant worker and single mother infected in the 90s and a child who was tragically raped and intentionally infected.