Philippine Heart Month
February is recognized as Philippine Heart Month every year, according to Proclamation No. 1096, which was adopted on January 9, 1973 (National Nutrition Council, 2023). This declaration aims to raise awareness of heart disease among Filipinos as a critical and developing health problem. It is a time and reminder to focus on the importance of heart health.
Am I at risk of developing heart disease?
You may be at risk if you have any of the following health conditions:
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Kidney disease
Obesity
You may also be at risk if you subscribe to/ are exposed to any of the following lifestyles:
Smoking
High alcohol intake
Diet composed of high intake of red meat, sugars and fats
No to minimal physical activity
High stress levels
Then you may be at risk of developing a heart disease.
How to lower my risk of developing heart diseases?
Quit smoking
Limit alcohol intake
For females - no more than 1 drink a day
For males - no more than 2 drinks a day
Increase physical activity
Walking or running at least 30 minutes 3-4x per week is good for overall health
Keep a healthy body weight
Compute body mass index (BMI) to determine if you’re within the recommended target
Find ways to manage stress
Yoga
Breathing exercises
Meditation
Take medicines as prescribed by doctor
You may be prescribed cholesterol-lowering, blood sugar-lowering, and blood pressure-lowering medications. Adhering to these medications, coupled with regular monitoring can significantly decrease your risk for heart disease
Health Monitoring Package
If you want to ensure that you have a healthy heart, you may also avail our Health Monitoring Package and get checked. For only Php 700, our HEALTH MONITORING PACKAGE includes tests for cholesterol profile, BUN, BUA, fasting blood sugar and creatinine.
HOME SERVICE
A minimum of Php 200 home service fee will be charged per household for home service. Message us with your location to confirm the final rate.
WALK-IN
• The CIF clinic is located at 41-F Esteban Abada Loyola Heights Quezon City.
• Landmarks: Behind McDonald's Katipunan and beside 7-11
• To get there, pin CIF CENTRAL MEDICAL CLINIC using Google Maps or Waze.
• If commuting, you may walk or ride a tricycle from LRT 2 Katipunan Station (North Entrance).
Message us to book an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome!
📍Location: 41-F Esteban Abada Loyola Heights Katipunan, Quezon City
🕔 Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM - 5PM | Saturday 8AM - 4PM
📞Contact No: 0969-1197955 (SMART) | 0995-3022232 (GLOBE)
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