Category Archives: Medical

Alternative to Treating Acid Reflux

By | Health and Fitness, Medical | 3 Comments

When I was diagnosed to have acid reflux (Health is Wealth  November 29, 2011 ), I discovered from many friends and family that they had the same problem!  It is such a common thing now which is probably due to the kind of foods available now and the lifestyle we have.  Mostly everyone would recommend Nexium, Motilium, Tums, Zantac etc etc

Then I stumbled into this article of Tita Bettina and was happy to hear about a natural means to treating acid reflux!

To all my friends who have acid reflux, there is another solution you might want to try!

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Click here to go to their website for more information:  Aloecure Philippines 

 

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First in Asia: American Eye Center Launches Most Advanced Method of Cataract Surgery

By | Great Inventions, Health and Fitness, Medical | No Comments

Congratulations once again to my friends, Dr. Arnold Salud, Dr. Alnette Tan and the whole team at American Eye!  

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For always being in the forefront of technology!  It’s good to know that we have the most recent and advanced technology in case we need care for our eyes! 

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A new treatment for cataracts has just been unveiled by American Eye Center (AEC), which promises to provide patients with the most advanced all-laser cataract procedure—the first of its kind in Asia.

Dubbed the Alcon LenSx femtosecond laser surgery, this new equipment brings an unprecedented level of safety, speed and precision in treating cataracts, and enhances the host of options for surgical-based methods that AEC offers its clients.

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From a surgical perspective, advances in cataract treatment have improved the way ophthalmologists deal with this condition in the past two decades. We have seen how the merger of technology and surgical ingenuity contributed to making cataract surgery the modern-day miracle that it is today. Currently, we can remove the cataract through a very small (2-3mm) incision in the eyeball using fine surgical blades and implant a multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) that restores full functional vision in patients after surgery. This is called “Phacoemulsification”, presently the standard in cataract practice worldwide. Unfortunately, this procedure has often been mistakenly referred to as “laser eye surgery”—which it is NOT. It is more appropriate to call this procedure “small-incision cataract surgery”, “sutureless cataract surgery”, or “no-stitch cataract surgery” for the layman. True laser-assisted cataract surgery has never been available to patients until today—with the introduction of the Alcon LenSx femtosecond laser surgery.

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The Alcon LenSX femtosecond laser differs from the traditional methods of cataract surgery by the absence of the blade. By using very short yet intense bursts of near-infrared light, the Alcon LenSX femtosecond laser technology is able to create extremely precise subsurface cuts without manual intervention The blades used to create the small incisions in the eye have been completely replaced by this laser, making the incisions more precise and predictable. In addition, the circular opening that is

created in the human lens in order to access the cataract (called a capsulotomy) which was traditionally performed by human hands has now been replaced by the femtosecond laser, making the capsulotomies more architecturally round and centered. Studies have shown that this is very important in intraocular lens stability and refractive predictability of surgical outcomes (In one study by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, femtosecond laser incisions achieved perfect capsulotomy diameter accuracy in 100 percent of cases). Finally, the actual cataract is also fragmented by the femtosecond laser making it much easier and less traumatic for the surgeon to remove and clean it up prior to placement of the IOL. In short, the femtosecond laser has replaced many of the steps in the cataract surgery that were previously performed by human hands, i.e., resulting in less surgical error and better predictability of outcomes. Results are more precise than any other previous or current methods of cataract surgery. 

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Dr. Cesar Ramon G. Espiritu, who specializes in Cornea, External Disease treatment at AEC, said that this new technology shows the company’s commitment to provide the best eye care to its patients.

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“The Alcon LenSx femtosecond laser surgery is currently the most advanced method for cataract treatment, and we’re proud to be the first in Asia to offer it,” he says. “We want thousands of Filipinos suffering from cataracts to see that treatment is now even faster, much safer, more precise and definitely pain-free.”

Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in the Philippines, with an estimated half a million Filipinos blind or having some degree of visual impairment. This disease, which hits almost everyone due to aging, involves the gradual formation of a cloudy film in the lens of the eye, varying in degree from slight to complete opacity, and obstructing the passage of light.

Espiritu emphasizes that patients must decide their preferred method of surgery together with an expert ophthalmologist. AEC is backed by a team of Associated Eye Specialists, the most experienced and longest-running EyeMD group practice in the country, which comprises 17 doctors with various subspecialties. AEC also boasts a staff of highly qualified optometrists, nurses and counselors to provide patients with personalized quality eye care.

 The American Eye Center has been breaking new ground when it comes to ophthalmic care since its establishment in 1995.  Accredited with the Department of Health and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, AEC is fully equipped with branches located at the Level 5, EDSA Shangri-La Plaza, and at the Level 4 of Greenbelt 5, Makati City. For inquiries, call 636-0762 or 729-EYES (3937) or visit www.americaneye.com.ph, follow eyetweets in Twitter, and “like our account” in Facebook.

 

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Dental Clinic of Dina

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Because of all the eating I do, I need to visit my dentist every 3 months instead of the regular 6 months!  Although sometimes I miss it so it ends up being 6 months.  Two weeks ago was my schedule and of course I choose only the best to take care of my teeth so I go to my sister in law, Dina! 🙂  

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First person to see is Malou, her secretary, who has been with Dina ever since she started which was 20 years ago!   

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And to prove I am not bias and just inventing and saying she is the best, here is proof!

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Here is Dina’s dental chair 

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But Dina was not there when I came.  I am shy to open my mouth to her 🙂 but I do it when it is a major procedure to be done 🙂  This is Dina

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Connie and Rose, also loyal assistants eversince just like Malou.  All Dina’s staff love her so they never leave her

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Here is the other dental chair where I sit for cleaning  

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And Dra. Rica is the one who cleans my teeth 🙂 We have the same name 🙂 She has been an associate of Dina for 15 years!

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You can be assured that everything is clean and sanitized in Dina’s office. It’s so clean here and she reminds me of her brother, my husband who is also very neat and organized! 🙂   

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The Best Surgeon

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We were going through Dad’s letters and photos and found this from General Carlos P. Romulo.   

” To the BEST surgeon, who saved my life twice “

Dad, Dr. Ramon S. de Jesus, is truly the best surgeon not only to General Romulo but to many whom he has served and helped.  I have never been a patient of Dad but everyone who has encountered him has all praises and good things to say.  Dad treats all his patients like they were his family.   And it’s very rare to find someone like him. And many many people have been very good to James and I and the rest of the family because of the treatment they have received from Dad.  Dad is the BEST!

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Miguel’s Healing Powers

By | Great Achievements, Medical, Sports | 7 Comments

 

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Since Miguel was twelve years old, he was already treating his family and friends.  He did not learn his practice from school, though he did graduate from De La Salle University where he took up Biology as his pre Med.742854086503_0_bg.jpgHis technique is self taught……He does not prescribe any medicines, all his treatments are done with his hands.  That for me is magical healing powers.  He not only invented it, he even named it.  Miguel calls it  Myovasotherapy.  “Myo”means muscle and “vaso” means the circulatory system.   13.jpg  ( Painting made by Miguel’s Mom hanging on his wall- also the family tree of Miguel )He deals with nerves, tendons, ligaments – He treats pains from sports or occupational injuries that occur in all soft tissues- golf elbow, migraines, pulled muscles, Sciatica, Stiff necks, Sprains, Tennis elbow, Tendonitis, TMJD (tempomandibularjoint disorder), Torn Rotator cuffs, frozen shoulders and others but I heard from Vina and Lisa that some girls at the badminton court have themselves treated even if they have no injury…. I wonder why? 🙂    

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His clinic reminds me of a spa and I like it so much because it is not intimidating, it gives the patient a more relaxed atmosphere…. 

  The true test that his healing powers work is that he is always fully booked. 

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