Life Journal of an Integrative Medical Doctor

Pain meds thats are actually anti-epileptics

2009-12-08T19:45:00.002+08:00

After reading this article, I'm reminded of the concern about what drug companies here in the Philippines are also doing. They are also giving Neurontin and Lyrica like they are candies!!!

Its bad already that its price is same as a lunch meal, what makes it worse is the patients feel like zombies with the drug. And to think these drug companies still keep pushing the off-label of these drugs.

Vicious

Wondering whats next

2009-11-21T11:17:00.002+08:00

I am a bit down these past fews days, feeling tired with everything happening! I need a break!!!

Another one bites the dust

2009-11-17T16:10:00.003+08:00

After 1 week of fighting, patient with both breast and uterine cancers coupled with metastasis to the liver and abdomen finally let go.

She was a tough lady. Despite having a hard time breathing, she still refused to have oxygen until she was too weak to resist.

I learned a lot from her this past week, when the Spirit is strong, anything is possible.

After sex... "hmmm who are you?"

2009-11-06T09:15:00.001+08:00

A great topic for everyone!!!

Swine Flu, Bird Flu, and all the flu!

2009-11-04T16:03:00.002+08:00

Read up on whats the main contributor to greenhouse gases, antibiotic resistance and yes... all those flus out there!!!

Homeopathic remedies proof?

2009-10-27T13:18:00.005+08:00

Professor Luc Montagnier Nobel Prize co-winner 2008 for the discovery of HIV, has demonstrated that bacterial DNA even in high dilutions beyond the Avogadro number have weak electromagnetic signals.

Interesting!!!! here's the study

A Photojournalist's view on her "family project"

2009-10-05T11:29:00.001+08:00

this is a beautiful story about Ms. Avakian. A strong woman indeed.

Opening a Medical Spa or Wellness Center

2009-10-05T11:04:00.002+08:00

I've been rummaging through some papers trying to compile a set of resources for a business plan for a medical spa/wellness center.

Metformin for Cancer Stem Cells?

2009-10-05T10:54:00.003+08:00

Hmmm... A great idea is brewing up :)

At least now everyone must realize that chemotherapy alone doesnt guarantee a complete eradication of cancer cells.

Movie Addict

2009-09-21T19:50:00.004+08:00

Recently, I have been addicted to watching movies such as Beautiful Truth, What the Bleep, The Matrix, Supersize Me, Sicko as well as the Secret. All of them dealt with the fringe of medical science as well as views about health and society. Fringe meaning, its at the leading edge and not many people understand whats going on.

I wish these movies would move to mainstream and give people a real look at the situation!

Resistant to treatment

2009-09-14T11:13:00.002+08:00

After doing so much and having the patient take all the necessary steps in his treatment for cancer, its seems like a losing battle. WE cant seem to get it undercontrol. When you did everything and patient still is not improving, something else must be at hand.

I asked to myself "did we miss anything?" I've addressed the diet, the works. He is compliant. So.. the most obvious question left was, is he emotionally healthy?

Apparently not. He's always irritated and angry at so many mostly mundane things. I was aghast! I've shouldve known better!

Dr.Hulda Clark has past away

2009-09-10T10:22:00.002+08:00

Dr. Hulda Clark has passed away quietly due to complications of a spinal cord injury. She pioneered the theory that parasites in our body causes almost all the chronic diseases we suffer. She also invented the Zapper that kills parasites, bacteria, virus, and fungi.

Cactus Obsession

2009-08-17T11:43:00.003+08:00

For the past year or so, I have been having this obsession with cacti for my clinic! I kept on getting a cactus but for some reason, I would either forget it or the cactus aint pretty enough.

Anyways, yesterday I was browsing a book by Master Choa Kok Sui, and he wrote that we can actually cleanse a room using salt and water, incense, and you guessed it... cactus. That made me laugh at myself.

I guess our inner knowing keeps on telling us what we should do, we just sometimes shoot it down as silly.

Beautiful Truth

2009-08-13T18:49:00.001+08:00

Just saw this Movie, I think it speaks of the REAL truth about our society today! I hope everyone wakes up soon to the Beautiful and terrifying truth.

I urge everyone to get this movie!!!

CAM spending by American

2009-08-03T13:24:00.002+08:00

In a newspaper article, American spent a total of US$33.9 Billion on CAM. Surprisingly, a large percentage was spent not on vitamins or minerals but rather on fish oil, glucosamine and Echinacea(US$14.8 Billion).

Wow!! thats a big amount!!!

Cory Aquino has passed Away

2009-07-25T11:09:00.006+08:00

Former President Corazon Aquino is now at the hospital in pain due to cancer of colon. Even in her weakest state of health, she once again has come and united the Filipino people in praying and supporting her. I find that a wonderful trait of Mrs. Aquino, that she can still muster a great number of people behind her, whether in politics or otherwise.

Though her presidency was wrought in ineffective political and economic leadership, her strength really showed in terms of her spiritual leadership. Only time will tell if this spiritual leadership will wake up the Filipinos about themselves and what Filipinos want for their future.

She has passed away on August 1st, 2009.

Remarkable turn around

2009-07-19T11:38:00.004+08:00

A friend referred this breast cancer survivor to me because of severe pain in her right hand. I could see its swollen. The initial diagnosis was neuropathy but we know better. This is lymphangitic invasion. She was already operated, chemo and radio-therapied 2 years ago.

After a session of Access Healing, she felt better less pain, what was wonderful, was after the session, we had a talk about how it came back after being in remission. AShe admitted that this relapse happened after her sister passed away. She recognized the importance of her siblings being together.

After the talk, her pain surprisingly disappeared and the day after swelling was visibly lesser. Weird and wonderful

Anti-Radiation Pill

2009-07-10T15:38:00.003+08:00

At last, an anti-radiation pill for everyone! I never thought this would be possible in my lifetime :) A pill that literally protects everyone from radiation exposures. :)

Hmmm.. Does this mean we can do several x-rays in 1 week without any ill effects?

Another one past away

2009-06-28T10:18:00.002+08:00

My patient for more than 2 years finally met his Creator. She was a very brave and had a heart of gold. She fought and fought until she had nothing left to fight with.

After undergoing a chemo cycle, her body just gave way and she was never really was back to normal. Her oncologist nicknamed her "flower" coz she had severe adverse reactions even with the lowest dose of chemo.

I will really miss her.

One more reason for not... Colas!!!

2009-06-14T19:08:00.004+08:00

I never thought that drinking colas can eventually lead to paralysis.

I remember when I was young, after playing basketball I was so thirsty and instead of drinking water, I chose cola (blame it on advertising). After gulping a bottle, I became more thirsty than before drinking the cola! I learned a lesson that day, water is the best!

Back from that much needed vacation

2009-06-08T13:46:00.002+08:00

I just came back from a much deserved vacation, Blessing in disguise, I was able to hook up with a lady who was into herbs and crystals.

I was searching for graviola leaves instead of the fruit as a means to supplement patients with cancer. Prayers answered, the leaves were even picked from trees high up in the mountains.

Distant Healing Intention = Prayers

2009-05-29T11:32:00.003+08:00

This study done by Dean Radin et al., showed that by focusing attention or intention on another person, on this study, a loved one, measureable changes on the human physiology can actually happen.

Its what we call "spooky action at a distance"

What was funny for me was, the paper avoided to use "prayer." The contention was to remove any religious connotations. I guess they're really trying to separate religion from science.

Kid ordered for Chemo

2009-05-27T14:12:00.003+08:00

I dont know how I feel for the kid and the family, it must be hard on them. Whatever happened to patient's rights. Maybe they thought the kid was uninformed or misinformed.

I say, we underestimate our youths today, they're sharper, more intelligent than we ever accept or realize.

What will happen if the patient dies from complications to the chemo, who will take the blame... the judge?

Deja Vu

2009-05-26T10:44:00.002+08:00

I am really distubed at whats happening to Louie, a breast cancer patient. Recently, I found out that she has disseminated pulmonary metastasis, and its causing her dyspnea.
This is exactly what happened to my patient before, she was so out of breath 24hrs a day, on 5L of O2. It wasnt a nice thing to see.

And now, it seems that, if things will not get better she will likewise become like this. Have to act fast, no more mistakes and missteps.

Hard times

2009-05-26T10:43:00.003+08:00

I've been procrastinating in writing recently, mainly because there is nothing really good to write about, all I've been getting recently is bad news...