Doc A: Health & Finds

16/03/2026

For all the mommies looking for a way to soothe their babies’ vaccination sites, here’s one tip that’s proven and tested by yours truly!

03/02/2026

Consult your doctor ‼️

Did you know misusing antibiotics leads to drug resistance and side effects?

03/02/2026

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The 4 most common oral diseases are:
🔸 tooth decay
🔸 gum disease
🔸 tooth loss
🔸 oral cancers

Fortunately, most cases are preventable and can be treated in their early stages.

02/02/2026

Finally completed the Basic Course on Occupational Medicine. I’m now an Occupational Health Physician. Ready and happy to serve you all!

02/02/2026

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Timely diagnosis saves lives. Take a second look 👀 at your .⁣ If you notice changes to your breasts, such as a lump, pitting of the skin or pain, go and see a health practitioner for a check-up. ⁣
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Most breast lumps are not cancerous. Those that are, can be more effectively treated if identified early.

✅ Check your breasts ⁣
✅ Get screened regularly ⁣
✅ See your doctor ⁣
✅ Get your annual mammogram done

03/12/2025

I felt truly motivated after hearing the meaningful insights shared during today’s panel discussion on the integration and impact of lifestyle medicine across all medical specialties. After all, lifestyle interventions remain the first-line approach in managing non-communicable diseases. Providing optimal patient care is also a multidisciplinary responsibility—no specialty is above or more advanced than another. As one of the discussants beautifully stated, “Lifestyle Medicine is the common denominator of every medical specialty and a common language for every educational sector.”

02/12/2025

Excited to be virtually present at this year’s PCLM annual convention! I had the chance to attend last year’s event in person, and it was an incredibly valuable learning experience. I'm looking forward to gaining even more this year.

🌿 HAPPENING NOW! 🌿
PCLM 2025 Annual Convention
📍 Positive Psychology & Lifestyle Medicine Coaching, Substance Use and Cessation Workshop

The session has officially STARTED, and the energy is incredible! ✨
Join us as we dive into one of the most engaging and transformative workshops of the conference.

🔥 What’s Happening Right Now:
• Positive Psychology and Lifestyle Medicine
• Coaching: Cultivating Sustainable Behavior Change
• Coaching for Substance Use Reduction
• Cessation: A Positive Psychology Approach

🎙 Led by Our Inspiring Speakers:

Dr. Bysshe Fernan

Dr. Carissa Losantas

Dr. Kashmir Engada

Dr. Paul Lawrence Filomeno

If you’re within the venue, hurry and make your way to the session—you don’t want to miss the insights and interactive discussions happening at this very moment! 🌱💚

14/11/2025

Doctor is in 📩

Take control of your health on your time. With a virtual visit, you can get a check-up when it’s convenient for you.

14/11/2025

Another tip from the American Heart Association is to keep a food diary. It’s a simple lifestyle strategy that can inspire and support long-term positive change.

If you’re curious about how your eating habits affect you, a food diary is a great way to check in. Try it out for a week, a weekend or even a day and see what you learn.

Save this sample food log to get started, or copy and paste this into your notes app to help you start tracking:

Date
Time
Type of food/portion size
Calories
What I was doing while eating
How I was feeling
Did I feel satisfied after

14/11/2025

PSN is now putting a stronger spotlight on lifestyle habits that help kick-start and maintain long-term behavior change for healthier kidneys.

Sleep, or the lack of it, directly impacts the health of our kidneys. How? Over a 24-hour period, the kidney function is regulated according to the sleep-wake cycle. To maintain healthy kidneys, adequate and regular sleep patterns is a must.

Always consult your doctor should you suspect your sleeping pattern may unfavorably impact your kidneys.