Juliana | July 4, 2009
Did you know that an annual pap smear test is not enough in the battle against cervical cancer? Oh yes, like we, women don’t get enough tests, right? But, listen up! Most experts recommend that women should also be tested for Human Papillomavirus as well.
A recent study revealed that women aged 40 and above have [...]
Juliana | June 3, 2009
There are a lot of screening tests that medical professionals recommend for us to take at a certain age or certain frequency. Too often, we hear about cases wherein a certain medical condition was diagnosed a tad too late.
I hold the key to scheduling certain tests in our household. Being that my husband is Caucasian, [...]
Juliana | April 26, 2009
I have a few more remedies to share with you, and I figured I better write them down before my memory fails me. I don’t know why, but lately I have observed some memory lapses. Ah… charge that on getting old. If only I have the power to buy memory for my own use, so [...]
Juliana | April 22, 2009
I was in the middle of checking out possible weekend getaways, when it suddenly hit me that I should share some DIY cures that are actually doctor recommended. Sometimes, I run out of topics to write, thus, when something comes up, I drop everything to seize the moment.
So, here goes:
Heartburn - if we’re talking of [...]
Juliana | March 5, 2009
Being hypertensive myself, I ensure that I am aware and knowledgeable of the different signs and symptoms of heart attack. Not that I’m expecting it, but I know that I’m at a high risk because of this pre-existing condition. Further, a lot of women often have symptoms that are atypical.
My doctor has educated me enough [...]
Juliana | November 1, 2008
Twice a year prophylaxis is a good way to prevent oral diseases or dental problems. That is on top of every day in-home proper dental hygiene. But what do you do when suddenly you are faced with a mysterious mouth infection?
Too often, we think, the swelling will pass. But if that swelling and infection persists, [...]
Juliana | August 27, 2008
A lot of us have the notion that when we buy over the counter topical creams, we think they are less risky. Such goes through with a lot of women who believe that topical creams such as progesterone creams which help diminish hot flashes are a lot milder than prescription creams. No, I’m not one [...]
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