Yes, a Bite can Kill!

Fact

            World Rabies Day was celebrated last September 28, 2012. Rabies remains as one of the health concerns in our society. Even in our hospital setting, SPMC, we almost have patient’s everyday seeking consult due to animal bite. In an effort to bring down the mortality and morbidity of animal bite cases, The Department of Health have been vigilant in their campaign distributing information as well as establishing animal bite treatment center around the archipelago to achieve the  objective of a Rabies free Philippines by 2020.

            In keeping with the celebration, Maam Noreen and I went to the Island Garden City of Samal to support the island of their goal of a rabies free zone. As of 2010, Apo Island of Negros Oriental, Batanes Islands and Siquijor are the rabies free declared places in the country. Samal is on their third year with rabies free mortality. A series of lectures were done attended by the different sectors of the government. Below are some facts regarding rabies:

Health is Wealth

 Currently, I am suffering from a bad case of diarrhea. I don't know what happened to my gut. All of a sudden it became so sensitive. Did someone put a curse on me because I never gain that much pound despite my big appetite? Lately, I have been taking care of myself and strict in my food intake however just yesterday I was a main presence at the john. Is this a subtle message telling me that I should go back to my previous eating schemes? I have taken all the medicines and feel dehydrated. Instead of sulking in bed and wait until my stomach behaves I opted to surf the web. I then came across this article that is vital to our daily health. Medicines are costly nowadays, worst, its even expensive to be admitted at the hospital. If you are on a budget, these foods will help you stay strong and sharp. Click the link below.

http://www.details.com/health-fitness/diet/201205/14-foods-as-medicine#slide=1