Every two minutes someone dies of cervical cancer, the second leading killer cancer of women here in the Philippines. But this is cancer is preventable, only if more women are aware. Vaccines and Pap Smear can protect you against the spread of human papilona virus (HPV) and lessen your chance to acquire this deadly disease that affects at least 50-80 […]
The Old Wives Tale About Umbilical Cords
When I was younger, I used to hear about myths on pregnancy and giving birth. It was an old wives tale about umbilical cords and how mothers in this part of the world used to store the umbilical cords of their new born in a glass container. They store it until its all dry and throw it away somewhere far […]
Why Burping An Infant Is Important
Baby colic occurs to almost every infant in the world. There was a time when I was not familiar with this term and all I thought was my daughter was being fussy without any reason. I just thought she was trying to manipulate me or distress me in any way she can. But I was wrong and I was mean […]
Have Your Pets Spayed For Free
Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is offering free spaying of pets on February 26 and 27, 2009 at the PAWS Shelter in Quezon City as part of their celebration of International Spay Day. Male dogs can only be accommodated on the morning of February 26 while male cats will be scheduled on February 27. A maximum of two (2) pets […]
Do I Need A Diet Pill?
There was a time when I felt I was fat and need to loose those extra bulges around my tummy and waist and some on my back so I took some of those herbal tea. I didn’t like the side-effects though. You know, the constant visits to the toilet? I don’t want to take pills though as I’ve heard some […]
The Vaccine That Saved My Money And Health
Dramatic as it may sound it’s true. Last Saturday I was privileged to attend a Anti- Flu Awareness and Prevention Seminar through the efforts of Sanofi Pasteur. (who works with the government’s Stop Flu campaign) in cooperation with Nuffnang Philippines and I would say that it was worth it health-wise and money-wise. Aside from the side benefits of meeting fellow […]