It must be the fear of the unknown. But if you know what really goes on inside those antiseptic walls, doctors and hospitals need not be that intimidating. Such vital info, which may spell the difference between life and death, you just may find in Your Health & Wellness – An Asian Hospital & Medical Center Guide.
First, a word from the Asian Hospital and Medical Center:
"To give only the best in health care ...
"We have introduced cutting-edge medical technology to the country. We have come up with a roster of medical practitioners and allied health professionals who are respected both here and abroad. We have offered a warm, nurturing environment where your health and happiness are valued.
"However, health care does not stop when you leave the hospital; a big part of it occurs at home, away from doctors, medical equipment, and hospital beds. At home, you take charge of your family’s health, as well as your own.
"Through Your Health and Wellness: An Asian Hospital and Medical Center Guide, we wish to serve you and your family as your medical advisers at home.
"This guidebook provides relevant and accurate health information that has been reviewed by our team of health-care professionals. Concise, reader-friendly and beautifully illustrated, this guidebook does not only contain information on certain diseases and their treatment, but also offers tips on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle ..."
Indeed, there’s more to Asian Hospital than state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology. Patients are more than just numbers in the hospital registry. Asian Hospital puts the "care" in "medical care."
It’s not just about the history of Asian Hospital; it’s also about herstory – and women’s health or everything every woman needs to know about her body (for instance, what happens during pregnancy and childbirth) and how to better take care of it. Of course, this book is also about men and their health (like everything men have always wanted to know about erectile dysfunction but were too ashamed to ask).
The guidebook takes you by the hand as you navigate the corridors of health and wellness. Because it’s not just about disease; it’s about physical and mental health. It’s about looking great and feeling great.
It’s about staying productive at work by protecting oneself, for instance, from the Sick Office Syndrome or the Sick Building Syndrome. And for most of us who use a computer at work, it’s about protecting ourselves from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by knowing the correct ways to use a computer keyboard and mouse. Then, too, the guidebook is also about how to cope with the stress and depression in this workaday world.
It’s called menopause for women and andropause for men (yes, guys, there is such a thing as male menopause). More appropriately called partial androgen deficiency in the aging male (PADAM), andropause is somewhat new not "in the sense that it has never been here before, but in the sense that it has only been recognized as a legitimate condition fairly recently."
Yes, "andropausing" men also experience unexplainable mood swings. Do men have hot flushes, too?
The doctor’s prescription for andropause: Get involved in exercise and other physical activities. Eat a balanced diet and quit smoking. Be with friends and do something worthwhile.
Of course, the guide shouldn’t be used as a substitute for a personal consultation with your doctor. It’s always best to see your doctor.
And finally, there’s aging gracefully when the candles on your birthday cake are enough to burn down your house. When your joints are as creaky as a run-down door. When your hairline starts to recede and your waistline starts to expand. When you can live without sex but not without your eyeglasses. When your secrets are safe with your friends because they can‘t remember them either.
Happy aging and happy reading!
I read one of your articles last October on the myths and facts on breast cancer. I just would like to know if there’s something on the market designed for those who have undergone a mastectomy. My older sister lost her right breast to cancer. Could you please tell me where this special bra or prosthesis is available?
– Daisy Avellana
It’s providential that sometime before we received Daisy Avellana’s letter, we got this e-mail from Jackie Chua:
Realistic breast prostheses (also called realistic breast forms) are designed for women who have had mastectomies as a result of breast cancer. They simulate the best characteristics of natural breast tissue.
Designed to increase cup size, they fit snugly over the existing breast shape. They look great in sheer bras or swimwear, boasting ultimate comfort and perfect fit. That’s because these breast prostheses have been designed with a curve shape based on natural breasts.
For inquiries, call AMCS Garments at 0917-5518898 or e-mail amcsfashion@yahoo.com.
I read from your Nov. 7 column about the problem of Rob Santiago re the disposal of sacks of used paper. If Mr. Santiago would agree to donate his used paper, we can arrange to have it picked up. We can also assure Mr. Santiago that his used paper will be shredded by our volunteers for their livelihood projects. This will not only help him solve his problem, he will also be an indirect benefactor of the recipients of his generosity. Mr. Santiago can communicate with me through my e-mail address at pyt8r@yahoo.com.
– Baby Tan
Rotary Club of Cosmopolitan San Juan