Recently, I was openly mocked and ridiculed in a widely seen video for taking online classes by a junior doctor who became one just 11 years ago, yet somehow claims 18-20 years of medical experience. Did I complete a 5 hour course offered by Harvard? YES. Did I also complete…
Simple Tips to Minimize Exposure to “Obesogens” – Everyday Chemicals that Make You Fat
The U.S. is by far the country with one of the biggest health problems, literally, which is OBESITY. Currently, about 40% of American adults and 20% of children and teens are “clinically obese”. Those numbers don’t yet include the number of people who are simply “overweight”. It was reported that…
Filipinos and Stress
Stress is all around. You may say “I’m stressed” while stuck in the traffic, checking your credit card bills, thinking about your boss, your irritating neighbor, or your relationship with your romantic partner. It’s not always negative, though. Stress is our body’s own way to protect us from potential harm.…
Breast Cancer Cases Rising in the Philippines
Are we still wondering why the Philippines has the highest incidence of breast cancer in Asia with one out of every 13 Filipino women at risk of developing it in her lifetime? I have thought about this fact for some time. This is especially when I was considering China, with…
54% of Cancer Patients Use Alternative Therapies, Says CMA
If you were a cancer patient and after having surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy you’re still sick of the disease, would you consider trying an “alternative cancer treatment” offered by an alternative medical doctor or practitioner? In this age of advanced medical technologies, the answer to that question might greatly…
Your Food, Your Good
The common misconception about organic foods is that they are also “natural” foods. But being natural does not mean being organic. Natural foods are those which were processed more subtly than other products and which do not contain any hormones, antibiotics or artificial flavors. Organic foods are products of a…