We feel a more intense, scorching heat at this time of year as Mr. Sun waves hello with the bright summer clouds at his backdrop. Refreshing concoctions of fruits in season, seafood fiesta under the gazebo, or the exciting fun of splashing in crystal clear waters all blend perfectly well with the humid air.

But just as we delight in feeling fashionably apt in shades, buri hat, flip flops, and funky swimwear, the calm waters that mirrors the skies gradually draws outlines of boots, raincoats, and umbrellas. Indeed, it is as if we hear Mr. Sun already chanting his hibernation song, that is, rhythmically accompanied by the first raindrops of the succeeding season.

Nevertheless, and no matter what, we would want to spend summer as long as the humid breeze hugs us, before we look forward to cooler, rainy months.

And what best to spend these two seasons than by being illness-free? We wouldn't want sickness common during these intense conditions spoil our island hopping and puddle making, would we?

This quarter's feature deals with health problems that are potent wet blankets in our merrymaking, and the various ways of not meeting them up close.

All year round, we see and feel the various changes in our surroundings. Natural phenomena decide these changes from warm to cold, or from dry to wet. Real fun that goes with spending any of the seasons starts from being on-guard to diseases that each period brings. Strengthening our shields against health problems might not be enough; knowing how to combat them even before such illnesses show up may be more beneficial in helping us remain illness-free, that is, rain or shine.

Bacteria and viruses are always on the lookout for hosts - anyone that they can "attach" themselves to, to inflict pain, discomfort, and sometimes even death. The decision to stay on the winning or losing side has always been, and will always be yours.

And, don't forget that at times when health problems are just a stone's throw away from you and your family, DXN products always come in handy to help boost your immune system for stronger defenses against these usual suspects.