Nick the ‘niknik’: How to prevent and treat gnat and sandfly bites

by Gideon Lasco, MD More feared by mountaineers than mosquitos and perhaps even the notorious limatik, niknik are a group

Hiking hydration: How much water should you bring on a hike?

by Gideon Lasco Water is life – this is true on and off the trails. Every hiker must bring sufficient

by Gideon Lasco, MD Leg cramps (pulikat in Tagalog) is a common condition experienced by hikers, particularly in long ascents

Okay lang umitim: Getting dark skin is not a problem – at least, not medically. But while skin color is a

The “fullpack” as we call it in the Philippines, refers to the big backpacks mountaineers carry on multi-day packs. In

By Gideon Lasco, MD Note: This article was originally published in Health and Lifestyle Magazine Philippines, October 2013. As a

Many doctors have contacted me about what kind of medical certificate Mt. Pulag National Park is requiring for hikers. While

By Gideon Lasco, MDDid you wake up one day with an angry tentmate telling you how loudly you snored and

by Gideon Lasco, MD This is an article belonging to the ‘climb health‘ category in PinoyMountaineer. The information provided in this

by Gideon Lasco, MD This is an article belonging to the ‘climb health‘ category in PinoyMountaineer. The information provided

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