I'm not sure if anyone else had a bad experience with Jan Medical Group's team and services. I was…read moreunder the care of the Licensed Nutritionist, not the doctor himself. She was very inattentive, insulting, and honestly made the whole thing feel like a scam. She took my payment but wouldn't answer my follow-up questions about my order, failing to answer both email and messages until I messaged someone else on the team. After payment and consultation, the doctor decided to put me on a lower dose of medication, so I was entitled to a 750 peso refund. However, I asked if it could be rolled over to my next dose through a discount code. When the second month rolled around, I was told they no longer had the medication and it was impossible to order. Logically, I asked for my refund back and was denied by Licensed Nutritionist. When I said that this was a scam, she scolded me. Only for her to look into it further and see that I was right. She eventually said she would give the refund, but I haven't received it (yet?) and feel no reassurance that I will. I wouldn't do business with them again, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I wish I had read a review like this before I invested in the flop program. Don't bother stressing yourself out with this team.

From the owner: Dr. Jan Dipasupil specializes in lifestyle medicine and evidence-based health and weight loss…read moreprograms that can assist you in your journey to a healthier you. Focused on Adolescent and Adult Overweight/Obesity and/or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Pre/Diabetes, Pre/Hypertension, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), Metabolic Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea and so on. This consultation and treatment plan includes nutrition planning, exercise guidance, motivational counselling, appropriate medications (may include weight loss medication if indicated) or any combination of these treatments. A typical lifestyle medicine consultation is 40-60 minute-long appointment and it will take a detailed personal, family, medical and lifestyle histories, assess your health concerns, evaluate your symptoms and provide an evidence-based personalized lifestyle treatment plan.

I was 30 weeks pregnant with my second baby when I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. My OB…read morereferred me to see an endocrinologist, who referred me to the Nutrition Unit of St. Luke's. I was scared to be putting my child at risk so I went. It turns out that this was one of the best decisions I have made, not only for my baby but also for my own well-being. I have to admit, I was close to tears when Mhai, the nutritionist at the Health and Wellness Center advised me to steer clear of anything with sugar, but she patiently went over the food groups (with matching illustrations) and the corresponding number of calories and gave me a meal plan that I could follow. She didn't criticize me on my poor food choices and lack of portion control, instead she gave me healthier alternatives to junk food and chocolate. Her advice was pretty easy to follow and I really took it to heart that in two weeks, I lost 10 pounds. This alarmed my doctor though, because I was not supposed to be losing weight at that point in my pregnancy. So I went back to Mhai and she altered my diet, adding another snack in the meal plan. It has been over three months since I gave birth and I still apply what I learned from Mhai, or at least some of it. And although I haven't reached my target post-baby weight yet (thanks to ice cream and chocolate), but I have made some significant changes to my eating habits, thanks to the Health and Wellness Center at St. Luke's.

I met Dr. Elmie Ragas in Cagayan de Oro through my host during a Mindanao trip. Dr. Ragas talked…read moreabout the organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs she and her husband were planting in Mindanao and turning into natural supplements. It was interesting as she had these eye drops from natural flower enzymes that reportedly cured eye diseases like cataracts. I bought some of these and gave it to my family and relatives. My grandmother's blurred vision gradually improved. My relatives with minor eye problems also reported better vision. Dr. Ragas has other supplements, but it is the eye drops that I really keep buying as they are what my family and relatives need. And the price is far lower that that of other supplements, which would usually be P1000 or up for a bottle - I suppose it's because the ones from Dr. Ragas are locally made. While her clinic is really based in Mindanao, she also shares a clinic with other doctors in Paco, in the same building as the L'eau Vive restaurant, and across Robinson's. She has supplements in stock there, where I went to for my next purchases. She flies occasionally to Manila also to give workshops. I attended her workshop on the importance of knowing your dominant hand (left or right) and your blood type, and acting accordingly. I found that there are certain food, exercises, and health practices more suited for certain blood types and dominant hand. For example, for my blood type and my dominant hand, I am more suited for a hard massage than a soft massage. Actually, that's what I preferred even before I attended this workshop. To demonstrate whether a certain food or health practice is beneficial to a person or not, Dr. Ragas conducts the muscle strength test - after eating, or even smelling, that certain food or doing that health practice, does the person's muscles weaken or strengthen? Interestingly enough, my muscles weakened with a soft massage and they strengthened with a hard massage. Of course, this is not yet 100% proven science but it's nice to know this information and apply it especially if it won't hurt to do so and would more likely benefit.

Seven Days of Greens is the Metro Manila delivery arm of God's Grace Farm, one of the few certified…read moreorganic farms in the country, located in Cebu. I loooove seeing and eating fresh produce. When I found out about them I just had to try it out so I ordered sunflower sprouts, Japanese Mizuna, and the medley tomatoes. I've never had the aforementioned greens before. Can I just say that the veggies are crisp and yummy and perfect as a salad! TIP: I made this vinaigrette of olive oil and balsamic vinegar (with a 3:1 ratio), chopped red onions, salt and pepper, and a tablespoon of white truffle oil. Combine and shake it in a bottle then pour over the greens and top with Parmesan. It was lovely! I think adding fresh wild mushrooms would be a nice touch too. Every week, 7days posts the vegetables available for delivery: sunflower sprouts, medley and aika Japanese tomatoes, US and Asian Kale, green mustard leaves, Japanese Mizuna, and cabbage are some of the greens they offer. Customers will have until the cutoff date for the week to post their orders and these will be delivered within 24-hours from the time the produce are harvested and airfreighted to Manila. Delivery charges apply within Manila, Makati/Taguig, and QC.

Pancit Most Moved Combination: Chicken Lollipop - no frills,…read moreliterally held like a lollipop Lumpiang Shanghai - thick coating and sweet sauce. Chicken Lollipop also tastes good with this sauce. Original Pancit Malabon - most special part of the meal. Flavors are enhanced after squeezing some kalamansi all over. Pichi-Pichi with Niyog - fluffy and tasty The combo is basically special pancit with no-frill sides. Though simple, it's also reasonably priced. Service water and utensils are self-service like canteens and fast-food chains.

Great for parties big and small or just merienda for the family. I absolutely dig their palabok and…read moretheir pancit bihon/canton combo also known as pansit guisado is a classic!

Weddings and receptions anywhere in the world involve tons of decision-making and a lot of fuss -…read morethings which bride and groom should not be burdened with. To help relieve couples of headache and stress, caterers and event planners created wedding packages which include amenities and styling, not just food. Clearly, this is now a flourishing business. Attending a wedding expo gave me the opportunity to listen to the sales pitch of various caterers. After a day of talking to a number of them, I was able to limit my options to a few which have value features that come at a reasonable price. One such caterer is M Catering and Fine Foods (under Michelin Cuisine and Fine Foods, Inc). In fairness, I initially thought that it belongs to the unreasonably lavish high-end bracket favored by celebrities and socialites. As a matter of fact, one of the first promo cards they handed me was a picture of Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera. Proudly, they claimed to be the caterer to the couple's so-called Royal Wedding. Subsequently, however, I discovered that in terms of value for money deals, M Catering compared favorably with the competitors. It promised amenities and decent theme styling with the absence of a multitude of additional charges that makes calculation more complex than necessary. They had just a few extra charges and they instantly showed me how to do the computation. As far as the menu is concerned, M Catering offers a wide variety of international dishes even for their lowest priced package. This offers relief from the usual run of reception menus of which most everyone is tired by now. Lastly, a word of advice to the wise bride and groom: In looking for a caterer do not simply compare the standard quoted prices but take into account the value of the product and the amenities and styling that come with the package. Most importantly, beware of rules and additional charges that the caterer may have inserted among the fine print.

We can't express enough thanks for everything you (RAINER) and your staff did to make our reception…read morethe wonderful, unforgettable experience it was. From your expert advice to the impeccable service from the banquet staff, everything far exceeded our expectations! Our guests were delighted and loved the food and drinks! Everyone was pleased with the food, and the attention to their diets. I would recommend their catering services with confidence. EVENT: JOHN & DONNA WEDDING JAN.28 2017 #TheHuntIsOver CATERER: Michelin Cuisine & Fine Foods, Inc.

Located in Bambang, Pasig City. My cousins bought pancit from here when we had lunch with her…read more I have to say it was one of the best pancit that I have ever tried that is store bought. A few weeks later we had lunch here with my grandfather and it was still just as amazing as the first time I had it. Service was not so bad. A little bit of a language barrier for us but we eventually understood each other. They do not substitute or will put ingredients on the side. Just a little FYI. Stars. 1 star Facilities was nice and modern. 1 star for excellent food 1 star for service 1 star for overall experience. 0 star for bathrooms no running water or toilet paper. When in this area I do recommend ordering some pancit from them.

In every city, every town we all have that best panciteria or go-to panciteria that we all claim is…read morein fact, the best ever. And we would bring it to family gatherings, to parties or whenever there would be a group thing at home. That's Ado's Panciteria for us. For a long long looooong time everyone would get theirs from there even if it mean going all the way to the heart of Pasig which would mean braving traffic and enduring the travel to go there. That's how much we loved Ado's! Though there are more places to get your pancit fix and really, more convenient. My mom would sometimes drag me there early morning and we would order so much to last us till her/our next craving. What to get: UGH! where to start?! Okay. Get the Bihon, because that's what we always have. With a side order of Lumpiang Shanghai or Camaron Rebusado or BBQ. Mom likes her pancit with pan de sal so you can go ala mom and get that too. Service wise, they've got good staff. I have to mention that since they're really patient with us and they make sure that we're always set.