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On Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Health Lifestyle

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What do late President Corazon Aquino, US President Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II have in common?

They all succumbed to colorectal cancer.

Because of the rising cases of colorectal cancer, now ranks as the 4th leading cancer sites for both men and women in the Philippines, the health department strongly advised the public to include fiber-rich food such as fruits and vegetables in their regular diets; to engage in physical activity; and to keep consumption of red meat in moderation.

Based on the DOH data, about 5,787 Pinoys have been affected by colorectal cancer in 2010. This disease usually affects people 50 years old and above. Likewise, people with family history of colorectal cancer, ovarian cancer and breast cancer predispose them to the ailment.

The good news is that it can still be controlled before it starts to affect you, so says Health Secretary Enrique Ona at the launch of this year’s observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month dubbed as â€œKapit-Bisig Sa Paglaban Sa Colorectal Cancerâ€.

The disease can be controlled by following these simple tips on lifestyle medication such as low-fat diet with plenty of fiber; five servings of fruits and vegetables per day; exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, five or more days a week, and quit smoking.

Healthy lifestyle and early detection remains the important factor in fighting cancer, Ona said

If youâ€™re reading about samsung tvs now, please check the following signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer for your peace of mind. These are constipation, or intermittent constipation and diarrhea, difficult bowel movement or change in bowel habit, blood in the stool, weight loss, fever, loss of appetite, extreme tiredness, nausea or vomiting, jaundice, abdominal discomfort, and gas pains or cramps. Rectal bleeding or anemia may also occur in persons over 50 years old.

Source: doh.gov.ph

Coastal waters of Manila Bay isn’t safe for swimming

Swim where? Manila Bay? It isn’t safe to swim there because the water has been declared as unsafe for swimming. Manila Bay serves as catch basin for both solid and liquid waste from the surrounding places of Manila Bay for several years now. You’ll see tons of floating solid waste from plastic containers, soiled pampers, strapping tape to human waste, as literally thousands of shanties lack drainage and septic tanks to hold their waste.

What can you get from swimming in unsafe water? Besides contracting skin diseases, the probability of ingesting coli form and e-coli is high, which causes hepatitis, giardiasis, and dysentery, to name a few.

So if you plan to take a dip in what you thought as “pristine” waters of Manila Bay, better think twice. You don’t want to swim in a literal septic tank, do you?

Quit Smoking

If you know someone who wants to quit smoking you can recommend them to read valuable information at beatingsmoking.com. The site may be able to help them prepare themselves to quit smoking.

The site shares so much information about the harmful effects ofÂ smoking. One of the most dreaded effects of smoking is lung cancer. I’m sure smokers are aware of that but refused to acknowledged the truth. Aside from cancer, smoking also causes erectile dysfunction in men; result in early menopause in women; increases chances of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Children who live with adults who smoke are likely to suffer the same ailment as their family members.

The good news is that an effective smoking cessation program and products are available to help you quit smoking. A clinical research study is being conducted for individuals who are serious to stop smoking.

The study needs men and women between the ages of 18 and 75; currently smoking 10 or more cigarettes per day; and motivated to quit smoking.

The study is currently being offered to patients in the US. Visit their site to know more about the smoking cessation campaign.

If they can, why canâ€™t you

Itâ€™s easier said than done, you say. But wait â€™till you hear the stories of those who have successfully quit smoking cigarettes and cheap humidors for the better. I wonâ€™t say there is an easy way; I know itâ€™s a struggle because a family member used to smoke. Good thing he heed my pleading before itâ€™s too late.

If you want to stay healthy, the best thing you can do is ditch all the unhealthy practices that you may have right now. You may want to talk to experts to explain to you all the things you need to know about the dangers of smoking. It’s better to quit early than be sorry later on.