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<p>In this episode of <strong>The Good Life</strong> on <strong>Metro Channel</strong>, host <strong>Edu Manzano</strong> takes viewers deeper into both sides of health: Preventive and curative care. The journey begins at <strong>The Medical City South Luzon (TMCSL) Wellness and Lifestyle Center</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770881025241TMCSL 1.jpg" style="width:700px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">The Medical City South Luzon</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>A New Kind of Healthcare Experience</strong></div><p>The Medical City South Luzon offers an end-to-end concierge experience grounded in the concept of “hospitality as medicine.”<br id="isPasted"/><strong>Dr. Cesar Ramon G. Espiritu, CEO and President of The Medical City South Luzon</strong>, explains the vision behind the facility: “By investing in a top-class facility like this, The Medical City South Luzon wants to convey its commitment to well-being, wellness, and a healthy lifestyle.”</p><p>“Our hospital pays equal importance to delivering preventive medicine and a healthy lifestyle,” adds Dr. Espiritu. As market demands changed after COVID-19, communities became more conscious of a healthy lifestyle. “That has also encouraged us to shift a little bit from just being a purely curative facility to one that promotes preventive medicine and a healthy lifestyle. And that’s why we have expanded our services and facilities to cater to that.”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770881093581TMCSL 2.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Edu Manzano visits The Medical City South Luzon</span></span></span></div><p>“The investment is not only in the facility but in the people who care for our patients. This is where the <strong>Wellness Ambassadors</strong> come in.” Dr. Espiritu notes that the moment patients come in, they are greeted by these wellness ambassadors. “This is an important aspect of our initiative because we pay prime importance to patient experience.”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770881232541TMCSL 3.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">The Medical City South Luzon Wellness and Lifestyle Center’s Wellness Ambassadors</span></span></span></div><p>Edu notes that “the ambiance plays a big role,” noticing the nature photography all over the center. Dr. Espiritu was proud to share, “It’s a hobby of mine. I readily lent my photographs to the hospital.”</p><p>Despite being a major hospital in the city, Dr. Espiritu reiterates, “We still consider ourselves to be a community hospital. We want to be sensitive to their needs. We want to be able to cater to what they expect a healthcare facility to be, which is more than just a hospital but a partner in healthcare.”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770881270503TMCSL 4.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Warm, inviting interiors welcome guests at the Wellness and Lifestyle Center</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770881307325TMCSL 6.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">It’s all in the cozy, nature-inspired details that make this facility extra special</span></span></span></div><p>Being true to their tagline, “<strong>Where Patients are Partners</strong>,” Dr. Espiritu shares, “We have a roadmap for the next five to 10 years. It’s being able to use technology to respond to the healthcare needs of the community. We look to a future where healthcare can be extended to homes and the community.”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770881358283TMCSL 5.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Dr. Cesar Ramon G. Espiritu discusses the facility with Edu Manzano</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>A Retreat for Health: The Wellness Center Facilities</strong></div><p>In the next scene, Edu chats with <strong>Dr. Lemuel Del Rosario, the Medical Director of TMC South Luzon&#x27;s Wellness and Lifestyle Center</strong>. Dr. Del Rosario talks about the center’s biophilic design: “It simply means bringing the elements of nature: greens, natural light, water, and the scenic view of Mt. Makiling.”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770881410784TMCSL 8.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">A haven for healing with the view of lush mountains outside</span></span></span></div><p>“The basic principle actually is that as people get closer to nature, they are more relaxed, they are less anxious, they tend to be more cooperative, and they feel better.” He further adds, “It decreases the cortisol level, which is the natural stress hormone of the body. It stabilizes the blood pressure, it stabilizes the heart rate, and it brings the patient into a healing state.”</p><p>Unlike conventional hospitals that prioritize function and efficiency, the biophilic design prioritizes the comfort of the patient, their emotional well-being, and their sensory experience.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770881446125TMCSL 7.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Medical Director Dr. Lemuel Del Rosario explains the goals and the psyche behind the facility’s design</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Patient-Centered Service: A One-Stop Shop</strong></div><p>Simplifying the entire patient experience reduces patient anxiety. To do this, TMCSL has centralized all the services needed in the wellness center. “It removes the stress of getting lost, waiting in crowded areas, and also figuring out what to do next because we have ambassadors and staff here to assist you. It makes the experience predictable and clearly guided,” shares Dr. Del Rosario.</p><p>Multiple services can be done in one visit, with one team coordinating all your services. This cuts down waiting time, reduces repeat visits, and speeds up decision-making on the part of doctors.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Aesthetic Body Composition Analysis</strong></div><p>Aesthetic services and nutrition counseling paired with body composition analysis are other services the center offers. Dr. Espiritu shares, “If a patient feels better about their appearance, they become more motivated to exercise and do well. Combining these preventive approaches while giving patients numbers and data helps because data motivates the patient.”</p><p>This influences patients to be more proactive. They seek care earlier, they monitor their health more closely, and they adopt healthier habits. This reduces the long-term risk of disease and supports a holistic preventive culture.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770881490526TMCSL 9.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Aesthetic services and nutrition counseling paired with body composition analysis are other services the center offers.</span></span></span></div><p>Edu shares his insight: “The message couldn’t be clearer: World-class care is right here in South Luzon. Delivered with unmatched comfort, hospitality, and heart.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Ultimate Blueprint: Decoding Your DNA for the Good Life</strong></div><p>In the next segment, Edu takes us to The Medical City in Ortigas. “Today, we’re talking about wellness that’s truly next generation, moving beyond guesswork to pure health intelligence. This is all about Precision Medicine.” He is joined by <strong>Dr. Christian J. Flores, Director of The Medical City Ortigas’ Wellness Aesthetics Institute.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770881540364TMCSL 10.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Dr. Christian J. Flores explains to Edu the move from a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to personalization</span></span></span></div><p>Dr. Flores explains, “We’re moving from a &#x27;one-size-fits-all&#x27; space to something more personalized and unique based on that individual’s DNA and biology. Testing is simple. For DNA tests like nutrition and pharmacogenomics, it’s just a throat or mouth swab. We just get your saliva, that’s it. No preparations needed.”</p><p>For the &quot;<strong>True Age</strong>&quot; test, which determines your biological age, all that is needed is a small drop of blood from a pin prick. No fasting, no downtime.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770881588925TMCSL 11.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">A drop of blood is all they need to give you your “true age”</span></span></span></div><p>Understanding how our body&#x27;s metabolism works is where precision medicine shines. Dr. Flores expounds, “Even among siblings, it’s different. One twin can be eating a lot of carbohydrates and yet remain lean, while the other twin, seemingly eating the same thing, can become overweight. By doing this test, you’ll be able to determine that kind of expression.”</p><p>“When we talk about aging, our age is always pegged on the risk of someone getting a disease. But it doesn’t explain why younger people, in their 30s and 40s, get the same thing: Heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer.” The biological age test determines a cell’s true age and how it functions, regardless of your birthday, depending on what you expose it to. There is no ideal age for when to have this test done. Dr. Flores suggested, “The earlier you do it, the better the dashboard of your health is. And more than that, if you know the issue, you can do something about it.”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770881727003TMCSL 12.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Advanced testing allows visibility of your metabolism of certain drugs</span></span></span></div><p>The DNA test also assesses how your body metabolizes certain drugs: whether they are effective, ineffective, or cause side effects. Dr. Flores reiterates, “It gives you and the clinician, your doctor, a better understanding of what exactly to give you for a particular indication if the need arises. And it tests for 200 drugs or more. You only need to do this once in your lifetime. It gives you your lifetime’s blueprint for nutrition and pharmacotherapy effects.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Early Warning System: Introducing Spot MAS</strong></div><p>Edu opens the next segment with a discussion about TMC’s, SPOT-MAS services. Once again, Dr. Christian J. Flores walks us through how this simple test works.” Dr. Flores says, “A SPOT-MAS is a kind of screening test we use to do early detection for certain cancers. It’s a blood test to test for 10 organs at risk for cancer.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770881670425TMCSL 13.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">“A SPOT MAS is a kind of screening test we use to do early detection for certain cancers. It’s a blood test to test for 10 organs at risk for cancer.&quot;</span></span></span></div><p>He adds, “Some of these organs are common: colon, the lung, the breast. But a lot of the other organs, like the pancreas, ovary, endometrium, head and neck, liver, and stomach, we don’t have protocols for screening those tests. This test detects DNA fragments from those 10 organs in your blood in one testing procedure. One blood draw can do all that.”</p><p>“Cancer is a big issue, and most of the time, at least here in Asia, it’s diagnosed very late. The effect of diagnosing cancer late is multifold: The effect on the body of the patient, the effect on the family, the mental health issues, and the stress as well,” shares Dr. Flores. By doing early cancer screening, you’ll be able to prevent all those things.</p><p>Dr. Flores suggests this be done in combination with other gold-standard tests, like a colonoscopy. “This tool can be an additional arsenal in your war against cancer. Historically, there is little arsenal in terms of screening.”</p><p>He closes with, “The point here is early [detection] so that we can manage all these things much better and prevent all the things that were mentioned earlier: the stress of having treatment, the downtime, the expenses, and the quality of life.”</p><p>The episode closes with Edu leaving the audience with this thought: “Health is not a destination, it is a precious journey. Invest in yourself. Invest in peace of mind. And always choose The Good Life.”</p><div> </div><p>Follow The Medical City on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themedicalcity/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@themedicalcity</a> and on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheMedicalCity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Log on to their website at <a href="http://themedicalcity.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">themedicalcity.com</a></p>

<p>After exploring the foundations of health in its first episode, The Good Life continues its wellness journey on the Metro Channel!</p>

After exploring the foundations of health in its first episode, The Good Life continues its wellness journey on the Metro Channel!

The Good Life: The Wellness Journey Continues with Edu Manzano and The Medical City

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