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This mask can serve its purpose of preventing contracting Covid-19, But not suitable for medical providers or front liners in the hospitals. We were able to raise funds for >1500 home made masks. I am donating 1000 masks from my own pockets. Hitting two birds with one stone: giving a livelihood to jobless women in […]
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Practical advice and my thoughts for today about Virulent germs, microorganisms and the newest culprit COVID-19: > Stay home or avoid sick people and large crowds or unknown people.. if you are immunocompromised which means if you are very elderly, or with unstable diabetes, bad COPD, HIV, taking immunosuppresants like Humira, on chemo, with cancer […]
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With all these viruses and multi-resistant bacteria coming out, use NATURE and COMMON SENSE for prevention : Sunlight, plenty of FRESH AIR, SPACING, HANDWASHING, good hygiene, (wash hands after using the toilet), Eat plenty of fruits and veggies. and drink plenty of H2O. JUST EAT! Stay away from places that breeds bacteria and viruses like […]
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I got into the gym since 1993, but I worked out only once in a while. I enrolled in Jack Lalaine Fitness club then. It costed me a fortune. Since, I also work in the ER, I was already lifting weights. Fast forward, I got lazy, became an ANP and did not go to the […]
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Polypharmacy is just one of the many reasons why health care is dangerous in the USA. It is also one of the many reasons why patients go to the ER. Huge, multinational companies have been accused of giving out kickbacks to some medical providers. We do that a lot in the Philippines, when I was […]
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Psychiatry is my second specialty.. I have prescribed a lot of antidepressants, antipsychotics and adjuvants to anti-depressants and psychological support.. . But, I believe that there are many exogenous and contributory factors to depression.. eg environmental, genetics, assholes in your life, poverty, lack of purpose, too early successes in life, lack of parental guidance, sibling […]
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I am just as lucky as can be. Our Muslim neighbor is very generous too like my husband. She would surprise us with tiger shrimp or lobster feast. Her family has a shrimp boat in the sea of Bengal. I see food and not very picky, I eat anything, but seafoods are my fave. […]
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When you see a doctor, always be skeptical. Some doctors look at you like a $$ sign. A hammer sees everyone like a nail. Always get a second opinion. Whatever your diagnosis is, always get a second opinion. Some doctors are not really that good. Some will prescribe medications so they can get kickback. Never […]
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Basic steps to lose weight: Increase metabolism by eating small sizes of food , three to five times a day. Sleep at least 7-8 hours a day. Increase physical activity, start with walking then running at least 15 minutes to 30 minutes, three to five times a week. Always stand up after long sessions in […]
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Medicine has changed a lot. Profit is first,, the patient is last. No matter what, get a second opinion. It could save your life. been there, done that, doctors have different opinions. Get three if you must, but do not give in to the first. Read about your diagnosis, educate yourself about science. It is […]
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