Sammy stood tall and distinguished-looking in his military uniform. A full-fledged colonel. We both said the words, "Kumusta ka?" And we just stood there looking at each other. All those years apart, and all we could say was "Kumusta ka? (How are You)" .
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What to do? One of the scariest things that can happen to a woman. Normally one will call their regular doctor, a mammogram will be ordered, if there is any suspicion of malignancy then a fine needle biopsy will be performed…then many decisions will have to be a made. But some people handle it...
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Anyone with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) will know that living with it is really horrible, painful and embarrassing. You never know when the next attack is going to strike. Some sufferers are always on the lookout for the closest rest room and plan their day around not being too far away from a bathroom....
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Experts say that maintaining an ideal weight through well-balanced diet is vital in lessening the pain brought about by arthritis – it might even help prevent the development of the disease itself. Several researches show that individuals eating plenty of foods rich in nutrients can delay the destruction of the joints and cartilages, hence,...
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Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases of childhood in USA. It is estimated that 1 in every 400-600 children and adolescents have Diabetes. If your toddler has developed Diabetes, it is most certainly Type I Diabetes. Type I Diabetes Type I Diabetes generally occurs in children, adolescents and young adults, hence also...
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Step One: GET MOVING! Not only does exercise help to keep your entire body looking and feeling great, it’s also doing amazing work inside. Consider exercise to be a form of medicine for your heart: getting up and moving each day lowers your risks of serious heart ailments like stroke and heart attack. Is...
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With so many advertisements in magazines that are published and displayed on television, you may be touched to see at least one related to cholesterol. You’ve probably seen several that deal with drugs to reduce LDL cholesterol and HDL, among others. With so much information, you probably have wondered what does it all mean....
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I’ve always wanted to have beautiful hands, so soft and smooth. But mind you, I never dreamt to be a commercial model for hand lotions and soaps. Staring at my hand while writing this up, with a deep sigh! For what I have are rough, dry hands with clean cut nails (to prevent injury...
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Acid reflux is a huge problem in today’s society. People who suffer from Acid Reflux find it can be very painful, unpleasant and can even upset their sleeping cycle. Most sufferers resort to using over-the-counter medication or even prescription medicine as a way to resolve this, which can have various results. Problems arise because...
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Nurses have no room for mistakes when administering medications to patients. These drugs are intended to treat medical conditions but they may make things worst once they are given erroneously. Medication error can even lead to a patient’s death. Therefore, medication error is considered negligence in the field of nursing. Nurses are competent and...
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Obesity is the a major problem around the world but what is the real problem. Well the answer is it’s not that simple. There are many factors involved. I will name the number reason for obesity in this article. The number one culprit is unhealthy eating. This includes fast food which is loaded with...
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Fibromyalgia, the condition that has baffled the medical community since being identified, is beginning to step into the light. The condition is characterized by fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, mood issues, sleep disturbance and, sometimes, memory issues. The pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia are often spread throughout the whole body, complicating efforts to locate a source....
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Male Menopause, or Andropause, is caused by the lessenning of the male’s capability to make testosterone. Because of this, the signs and disorders of male menopause could be compared closely to it’s female counterpart. Dudes who are going through these symptoms, will experience getting depressed, irritability, and always getting burned out, or exhausted, even...
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Most women go see their gynecologists on a yearly basis or to get their birth control refilled. However, there are reasons why you should go see one of the many gynecologists out there right away and make sure that you are getting the treatment that you need. Your female health should be really important...
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Diabetes has been rampant in the recent years. The number one victim is America. The most prolific source is the fast food chains. The fast food lifestyle has not only promoted fast food but also sudden death to many who weren’t able to have their diabetes diagnosed and when they finally found out about...
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