Tooth and ENT Doctor

Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true? A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap. Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables? A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products. Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake? A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that means they take the water out of...

Often, even as doctors, we find ourselves in a position where we have to deal with people management. Actually, even from med school, we are already exposed to organizations and 'study groups' that we sometimes head. More so during specialty training where hierarchy is very much observed. I am sure there are doctors out there acting as managers or CEO's of different corporations or companies. Indeed, we are no longer limited to the confines of the clinic and hospital. We have evolved to become much more than being members of the 'noble' profession. Here are 5 lessons on management shared to me by a colleague. The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically.. . Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.' MLK, Jr. Lesson 1: A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings. The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstai...

This coming week, as we remember the greatest sacrifice of all, that of Christ dying for our sins, I am posting a life testimony I wrote 8 years ago. It tells much about how John 3:16 has worked and, still is, working in my life. I hope you will continue to hang on to your faith and experience a life that is beyond holy. To try to comprehend the whole complex of christian life is like floating in a vast sea and not knowing where the waves will bring you. To actually seek for answers to questions like, why me? how will I?, when?, where to?, and what's next?, is like looking for the pot of gold at the end of a 10-minute rainbow. Similarly, when you get used to the ways of God, you no longer ask, just allow yourself to be carried by the wings of His Spirit. It was 6 years ago when I heard the call to be a medical missionary. Witnessing a miracle in one of the islands of Bicol, I sensed that God has a purpose for me that is beyond my understanding. Rightfully so, with perspectives c...

Here's hoping that things change for us all. By now, everybody knows of Elmer Jacinto--the February medical boards topnotcher who publicly announced his plans to work in the US as a nurse. I was in Zamboanga City visiting my parents when that news broke out. A topnotcher from Lamitan, Basilan hit close to home and I showed the article to my brother. His only question was, "Why? Doesn't he have any offers?" I could only laugh and muster a short, "No, I don't think so." Elmer Jacinto's situation and the reactions from various sectors are both funny and sad. I can only think of my brother's question and wonder: What can the country offer its best and brightest in the medical profession? The short answer is none. Unlike the legal profession, of which the medical profession is often compared to, there are no offers made to topnotchers. We've read news of bar topnotchers invited to join prestigious law firms. Top law graduates are employ...

A researcher named Norman Cousins wrote that ten minutes of genuine belly laughter had an anesthetic effect that would give someone at least two hours of sleep! He apparently got cured of his cancer because of this. We sometimes take life too seriously that we forget to smile and laugh. We get irritated with a lot of things, some very petty and superficial. We worry too much about tomorrow that it consumes our thoughts most of the time. A patient of mine has this wonderful life disposition that I think is worthy of emulating. I diagnosed him of having a chronic allergic rhinitis a year ago and he has not really been responding well to medications since. I get to see him every two months for follow-up and every time I see him, he’s always smiling and laughing. One time I commented that he doesn’t seem to be suffering from the disease because he doesn’t have the ‘classic’ look of a person with allergy that I see often with my other patients. He said that it is because he...

This is funny. Thanks to Yvette for sharing it. We' ve been friends since a long time ago. We come from the same alma mother. Actually, our paths crossed one time on another. But it's only now that I gave him a second look. I realize that beauty is in the eyes. The pulpbits of my heart went fast, really fast. Cute pala siya! And then, he came over with me. He said, "I hope you don't mine. Can I take your number?" Nag-worry ako. What if he doesn't give it back? He explained naman na it's so we could keep intact daw. Sabi ko, connect me if i'm wrong but are you asking me ouch? Nabigla siya. Sagot niya,"The!" Aba ! Parang siya pa ang galit! Persona ingrata!!! Ang kapal niya! I cried buckles of tears. Na-guilty yata siya. Sabi niya, isipin mo na lang na this is a blessing in the sky. Irregardless daw of his feelings, we'll go ouch na rin. Now, we're so in love! Mute and epidemic na ang past. Thanks God we swallowed our fried. Kasi,...

I have always said that my being a doctor is a calling. I did not choose to be one, rather, I was destined to be one! It has been a fulfilling profession so far and I have no regrets at all. The One who willed for me to be what I am now remained faithful of His love and guidance. I can say that except for some random disappointments, I am totally contented with my being a physician. Or so I thought... After reading this article written by a colleague, I found myself agreeing with her sentiments. I don't know if it is my human subconscious that's totally in concurrence with the feeling, but I realized that I am not that satisfied as a doctor as I thought I am. If it's a proper feeling to be felt by a christian, I don't know. I just hope and pray that my faith will see me through these similar heartache. THE SENTIMENTS OF A YOUNG FILIPINO PHYSICIAN... I have wondered so many times why a lot of successful doctors are leaving the country. Although I am s...