Super Dok
“Trustworthy, Credible, and Timely Health Information”
Every one of the 175 posts first published on Super Dok, April 2006 to November 2008.
Super Dok was the first blog: plain-language health writing for Filipino families, published on Blogger. Health was the founding subject — what an ECG is, twice over — but the posts range wider than the clinic: family, everyday life, travels, food. Each carried the byline Amelyn R. Rafael, MD.
The last Super Dok post went up in November 2008, a day after Heartbit, the second blog, published its first. The old address, superdok.randyamy.com, no longer exists anywhere on the internet; the complete Super Dok lives here instead — every piece of writing it published, together with the comments readers left at the time. The health writing is dated to those years — a record of them, not medical advice for today.
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I am moving
Yes, my dear readers, I am moving to a new home. This new blog will serve as continuation of this blog.
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All Saints' Day Celebration
We woke up early today just so we can be at the cemetery at six in the morning. Me and hubby prefer to be there early as it would be too hot when the sun is up.
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Why many drop-out from exercise
Not all people are averse to exercise. In fact most try to start but fail to continue, even if they try different kinds.
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Experiences with the Unknown
I don't exactly know what to call them - ethereal beings, ghosts, or spirits.But I am reminded of them whenever I stay in a hotel, for it is there where I often encounter them.
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A time for bonding with kids
Ever since school started this June, each member of my family had been very busy - the kids with their studies, MTAP reviews, and preparations for the different school activities; me and hubby with our work.
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I can't believe he quit
I have been teaching in the LNU College of Medicine for almost ten years now. I have seen quite a few students who gave up the course, mostly because they are not persistent or persevering enough.
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Daytime Thieves
Thieves used to do their crime only at night or during the wee hours of the morning, when people are inside their houses, sleeping soundly.
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Just for Laughs
Sample medicines coming from drug companies, and given out by medical representatives to promote their products are getting fewer nowadays.
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Happy Birthday, Ralph!
I was initially scheduled for cesarean section on September 8, 2001 by my obstetrician, the reason why I had myself admitted on September 7.
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Dad's Pinoy Bistek
This is my dad's version of Bistek. He used to cook this dish when I was still young and it became my regular baon on school days - from preschool up to high school.
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Meet My Maids
Getting and maintaining maids are some of the domestic problems most mothers have. My sister is not an exception. She changes maids almost every month, and finding a new one always means trouble.
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And he is gone again (Part II)
(I'm so glad our internet connection is back and I can blog at home.) Our action was met with rejection on his part.
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And he is gone again
For three consecutive Saturdays my dad was with us. He came at seven in the morning. He joined us for breakfast after all needed examinations were done.
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Sunday, a Family Day
I love Sundays! It is always the day I looked forward to every week. It is the day when the whole family is at home, enjoying our free time together.
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Avoiding Miscarriage
Several factors are associated with miscarriage. Oftentimes if it's not genetic, or a previous history, it is work-related. As doctors, we often advise patients to take a rest and avoid stressful situations.
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No Internet Connection Again!
Today is Sunday, and I'm spending a part of it in an internet cafe just because we have no internet connection AGAIN.
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We did not sign the waver
Raymund, now a ten-year old boy, pursued his dream to become a varsity player. Of course, we are very supportive of him, preparing everything he needs for the first tournament, an event sponsored by Milo.
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The Importance of Sleep
Busy individuals are so used to depriving themselves of quality sleep just to get things done. I myself is not an exception.
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A Journey to the Movie house
The last time I entered a movie house was....uhm....years ago ( I don't actually remember exactly when). It is because it is more convenient for us to watch DVDs at home.
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No Exercise with Wii
Many people think that playing with Nintendo's Wii active games console will give a good exercise and will lessen the risk for obesity.
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He turned 41 yesterday!
Who else but the love of my life. My best friend. My adviser. My husband. He was a heavy alcoholic drinker when I met him.
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Feelings of Acceptance
One Sunday afternoon, my hubby told me that my dad called him up because of difficulty of breathing. He said that dad had it immediately after a short jog.
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No Internet Connection for Days
I cannot imagine living nowadays with no internet connection. My entire family depend on it- the kids for their research works, me and hubby for our updates, e-mails, blogs, etc.
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Smart Kids
It was Wednesday afternoon. Randy and I decided to meet in CSI City mall, a more convenient place for us to meet, instead of him fetching me in the medical school.
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Nutrition for Diabetics: Glucerna SR
High blood sugar is such a problem especially if one is used to eating sugar-rich food such as cakes. Most diabetics will just skip desert in order to avoid these sugar-laden goodies.
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Experience with Frank
After that horrible experience with Cosme, I felt nervous and apprehensive of what's going to happen to us with Frank going in our direction on Sunday afternoon.
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Nutrition: Know the Glycemic Load
I have mentioned and even explained metabolic syndrome several times in this blog. And maybe by now, you must already have an idea of what this condition is all about.
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Coleslaw
Yes, this is not a food blog. But since some of you might want to try preparing a coleslaw, I decided to share my coleslaw experiment.
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Are There No More Trees?
After the typhoon and there was no electricity, me and my family stay most of the time in the garden.
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My Growing Up Years
Today is my 4_th birthday (happy birthday to me!) and so I thought of telling something about myself - the then, the weird, and the funny!
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Discovering 168
Several months ago a friend mentioned to me about 168, a mall in Divisoria offering very affordable items made in China.
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Look What I Got....
Its commonly known as cold sores or fever blisters. Its been with me since I was in Med school, becomes latent for sometime then reappears again whenever I'm stressed.
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What Does a Rainbow Mean To You?
I saw this rainbow the other afternoon. It is so perfect and so I felt that there's hope - that soon electricity will be restored (calling on DECORP!
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Basketball as an Afternoon Fun
Basketball is such a popular sport. This is evidenced by the presence of basketball courts (big and small) in every place.
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After the Storm
Two days after typhoon cosme brought havoc to our lives, the kids pestered me to go to Dagupan City just to look around.
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Are You Sure You're Healthy?
Many people will say they are healthy when asked by a doctor. But on further questioning if they undergo routine physical examination and laboratory work-up, obviously they don't.
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Knowing More on Photography
Since I was a child, all I knew was to point and shoot with my camera. I would go on taking pictures of anything that took my fancy without anybody telling me that all of it was wrong, that there is more to it than just mere pointing and shooting.
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Typhoon Cosme: During and After
The electricity was down since 4pm Saturday, May 17, 2008. We were supposed to attend an anticipated mass in Dagupan City but because the storm signal was raised to level three, we decided not to go.
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Belated Happy Mothers' Day!
Yesterday was Mother's Day and as expected I was still busy with work that I almost forgot all about it.
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Medical Mission: Operation Libreng Tuli
Medical missions are numerous during the summer months. I use to hold mine in my own clinic also during these months.
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Visit to Subic via SCTEx
It was in the year 2005 when I first visited Subic. I had to accompany my son Raymund at that time during their school field trip.
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A Visit to Tagaytay
April is the month of annual conventions and PSP (Physiology Society of the Philippines) had its 27th on April 20 and 21 in Angels Hills, Tagaytay City, with the theme "A Friendly Approach to Molecular Physiology".
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Cantinetta Baguio with LRI
A few days ago, LRI (a division of Unilab) invited us to a dinner, with a lecture on their drug Piozone, a brand of Pioglitazone, an antidiabetic drug.
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Summer Fun: A Night in Treasures of Bolinao
Treasures of Bolinao is a beach resort located in Baranggay Patar, in the northwestern part of Pangasinan. It overlooks the China Sea and boasts of golden white sand and crystal clear water in its beach.
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Congratulations, Raymund and Ralph!
Raymund had his recognition day last week at La Marea Academy. He was awarded a year-end award of Second Honors (general average 92-92.
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Music From a Flute
We came across a stall selling all kinds of flute at SM West while we were in Manila for the PAFP Convention last February.
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Christ is Risen!
Alleluia..... Alleluia! It is Easter, the most important celebration, the feast of all feasts! The occasion reminds us of how great God's love is for us that He sent His only Son to redeem us of our sins.
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Remembering Lenten Celebrations
"Amy, it's not good to listen to the radio, or watch television, or sing out loud, or play noisily", my mom would tell me at the start of every Lenten season.
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The Agony of Waiting
For the past several years, I was always the patient inside the operating room, having been operated on two caesarean sections and one discectomy and herniectomy (procedures done on my herniated disc).
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Finally, It's Vacation Time
Yes, I'm really excited. Finally, I will be able to set aside my tutorial job (I tutor my kids) during the summer break.
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A Night Full of Memories
That was the title of one of the activities of the LRI (a division of Unilab) people held in Hyatt Hotel and Casino during the PAFP convention.
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My Sister and her Myomas
My one and only sister is not so fortunate healthwise especially when it comes to her reproductive system. For one, she did not have a chance to get pregnant.
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PAFP Convention: Global Warming and its Bad Effects
The Philippine Academy of Family Physicians, Inc. (PAFP) celebrated its 47th anniversary and annual convention on February 21 to 23 this year.
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Meet My New Baby
Yes, my new baby is so cute, so easy to carry, to bring along whenever necessary... Do you agree with me?
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Kareta! Kareta!
It was the last day of my kids' 4th mid-quarter exams when they decided to have fun in the backyard.
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My kids are about to lose their jobs
When my kids were younger, they would often ask for toys whenever there is an opportunity. I would gladly give to it to them sometimes, until the time that they started schooling, when I started teaching them the value of money.
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Celebrating Valentine's Day
Valentine's day is so commercialized nowadays that going out on the day itself means going to fully packed restaurants or falling on long queues just so you can buy a cake or a pack of chocolates.
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We are on our 12th and very happy
January 28, 1996, when I got married with my best friend. It was the happiest day of my life for I was very sure of what I was doing.
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I am a Gemini
I received the following as an e-mail from a friend. It says to forward otherwise it brings bad luck. Well, I decided to post it for all my readers to read and know more about zodiac signs.
