Health — Page 3
Rehab of the Stroke Patient (Part II)
IV. Lying on the non-affected side: The head must be comfortably stabilized and in line with the trunk which is slightly leaning forwards together with the paralyzed shoulder.
Rehab of the Stroke Patient (Part I)
Stroke is a common condition here in the Philippines. My grandmother for one had been bedridden after her second stroke until she finally died more than a year after.
Hyperuricemia
My patient today is my uncle who just came from Italy. He is complaining of pain in his right elbow which he felt upon waking up in the morning.
Pistachios
My husband received a box of pistachio nuts from one of his patients, Mrs. Lydia Bondoc. Since my kids are really fond of pistachios they feasted on it while we are still in the clinic looking at our patients.
Chocolates, are they bad? II
From what I read in the medical tribune, chocolates aren't good after all. Researchers found out that eating them may actually prolong a bad mood.
Chocolates, are they bad?
Health conscious individuals often abstain from eating chocolates because they have high cholesterol content. But are chocolates really bad for the health?
Oral Rehydration Salts
Whenever a person has diarrhea, water together with some minerals are lost in the stools. This will lead to dehydration and if not treated may lead to death.
Lemongrass (citronella grass or fever grass)
This is lemongrass in the photo. We grow them in our backyard so that it is very easy to harvest whenever we need it for cooking.
Virgin Coconut Oil
In the photo is a bottle of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) given to me by a friend. She told me to try it by taking about 1 tablespoon everyday in order to attain its benefits.
It's Dengue Season Again!
Every year during the months of June to August, its rainy season here in the Philippines. Cases of dengue increase so that most parents panic whenever a child in the family becomes febrile.
Fasting Blood Sugar Determination
Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) screening is done to determine the level of sugar particularly glucose in the blood. The person who wish to undergo FBS screening is advised to abstain from taking in food for at least 8 hours prior to screening.
Rice, Is It Really Bad?
Rice is the staple food in most Asian countries. Here in the Philippines, people eat rice at least 3 times a day.
Parkinson's Patient
Are you familiar with Parkinson's Disease? It is a motor system disorder common in people more than 50 years of age.
Are they good for the health?
What does a 12-ounce can of soda contain? From what I've read, it contains 150 calories, 50 gms sugar, 30 mg phosphoric acid, 35-38 mg caffeine, carbonated water, artificial color and flavors.
Depressed? or Just Dreaming?
This is Mrs. T, a 40 years old housewife with 2 children. She had miscarriage 4 months ago after which Dilatation and Curettage was done.
Ripe Papaya, Is It Healthful?
Every breakfast I make it a point that fruits are served to my family. And ripe papaya is really great for breakfast.
