Adventist Medical Center-Bacolod- PGIs Community Service. Brgy. Lirio

Today, many of us have access to what we want, when we want it, and we may not consider long-term consequences when we're thinking of instant gratification. Many Americans know what makes up a healthy diet, yet most fail to put this knowledge into action. While ignorance and confusion may play a part in changing dietary behaviors, the motivation to change is likely much more important.

Before people can change their dietary behaviors, they need to see the need for change. The general public has an "optimistic bias" towards believing they are at less risk than others for chronic disease and, as a result, may dismiss advice to eat more healthfully because they think they are already eating more healthfully. In fact, researchers found that people rated their own eating behavior as healthier on average even when their actual habits were terrible.

But, wait. Don’t chronic diseases, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer, just run in the family? What if you just have bad genes? There is an overwhelming body of evidence that shows the dramatic impact healthy lifestyle behaviors can have on reducing all-cause mortality—meaning death from all causes put together—and preventing chronic diseases.

For many chronic diseases, non-genetic factors often account for at least 80 to 90 percent of risk. Modifiable risk factors, such as diet, weight, activity, and smoking status, account for more than 70 percent of your risk of having a stroke or getting colon cancer, more than 80 percent of coronary heart disease risk, and more than 90 percent of risk for type 2 diabetes. In an oft-cited paper, using identical twins to see how much chronic disease was really in your genes, cancers were found to have the lowest genetic component, with only about 10 percent attributable to bad genes. We have the power to prevent major chronic diseases with our lifestyle.

What about people who already have chronic diseases? As health professionals, we should try to guide patients from feeling a sense of guilt to feeling a sense of agency. We can help our patients see that they still have personal control and can still make different choices from then on.

To learn more and see study reference, see the following videos:
"Why Don’t People Eat Healthier?" at https://bit.ly/3MjyEAz
"Lifestyle and Disease Prevention: Your DNA Is Not Your Destiny" at https://bit.ly/3lcJ5u8

Today is World Sight Day 👀

Alagaan ang ating mga mata. Magkaroon ng regular na pagsusuri sa mata para maaaring maiwasan ang pagkasira ng paningin.

KonsulTayo sa pinakamalapit na Primary Care Provider for a !

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗛 𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗜𝗡, 𝗣𝗢𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗢𝗨𝗧! 🍃

Bukod sa pagsunod sa minimum public health standards (MPHS), tiyakin ang GOOD VENTILATION sa inyong mga tahanan para protektado ka at ang iyong pamilya laban sa COVID-19!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Kahit sino ay maaaring makakuha ng breast cancer, maraming kababaihan (kapwa bata at matanda) sa buong mundo ang na-diagnose na may ganitong sakit.

Kaya naman ngayong buwan, magpakita ng pagkalinga sa iyong suso and be your own !

KonsulTayo sa pinakamalapit na Primary Care Provider tungkol dito for a !

An Illustrated Guide

Monkeypox - here is what you need to know ⬇️

Adopting a healthy lifestyle can cut down the risks of getting type 2 diabetes. Tell us what worked for you to achieve a healthy lifestyle? Comment below.

We’re still living with COVID-19. Don’t wait until cases are on the rise again before getting all of your recommended vaccine doses. Your health is precious.

Appendicitis is a medical emergency that almost always requires prompt surgery. How to recognize the signs: wb.md/3c02Gwo

4️⃣ steps to stay fit to beat COVID-19:
🍊 eat a healthy diet
🚭 no to***co
🏃‍♀️ be physically active
🍻 stop harmful use of alcohol

Looking after your mental health is vital.
If you’re feeling stressed 🤯, facing uncertainty 😟 or worrying about the future 🤔, finding ways to cope with these feelings is important: https://bit.ly/WHOStressManagement

People are still getting ill and dying from COVID-19 every week. Your health is precious. Protect yourself and others by taking 6 simple steps:
1️⃣ Get vaccinated
2️⃣ Keep a safe distance
3️⃣ Wear a mask
4️⃣ Cover sneezes/coughs
5️⃣ Open windows
6️⃣ Clean your hands

It is important to take care of your mental health.
If you’re experiencing some of these symptoms:
❗️Headache
❗️Neck & shoulder pain
❗️Upset stomach
❗️Heavy chest
maybe you’re stressed. Here is some advice that can help you to cope with stress: https://bit.ly/WHOStressManagement

VETO THE V**E BILL
V**e is harmful, not cool!

Ni****ne is NO GOOD BRO!
No matter how it's delivered, ni****ne is addictive and harmful.

The goal is to quit not to shift!
Iwasan o ihinto ang paggamit ng v**e,
Wala itong magandang maidudulot sa iyo.

Handa tumulong ang DOH Quitline, tumawag sa numbers: 1558 (Toll-free Nationwide) para sa karagdagang impormasyon.

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VETO THE V**E BILL NOW!
“V**e use is not safer than to***co use! Tulad ng pagyosi, maraming NEGATIVE HEALTH EFFECTS ito!”

“Once the Bill becomes a law, v**es will be regulated not as a health product, but as a consumer product, which makes it more dangerous for the public.”

Veto the V**e bill now para sa isang Healthy Pilipinas!

Hindi lahat ng kilig ay dahil sa pag-ibig!

Sa unang mga sintomas ng Dengue, magpakonsulta na agad sa pinakamalapit na health center!

Sa Healthy Pilipinas, kaya natin i-crush ang Dengue para hindi maglanding on you!

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Breastfeeding offers a powerful line of defense against all forms of child malnutrition. It acts as a first vaccine for 👶🏽, protecting them against many common childhood illnesses while reducing 👩🏽’s future risk of diabetes, obesity and some forms of cancer.

Kapag may tiyaga, may nilaga! 💪

Ligtas na pamilya, masiglang trabaho, at malusog na komunidad – ito ang kapalit ng matiyagang pagpila para sa bakuna at booster! 🙌

Tara! ResBakuna at booster shot na para sa todong proteksyon! 👍

You may have diabetes if you:
🚾 Need to urinate often
🥤 Are thirsty often
🥘 Are hungry constantly
⚖️ Lost some weight
👁️ Have vision problems
😨 Are tired
These symptoms may occur suddenly.

How can I protect myself and others against Omicron ⬇️

Do not downplay these signs and see them only as mood swings. These things are telling you that you are exhausted physically, mentally or emotionally. Listen to your body.

Mask up! 😷

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/playing-with-the-fire-of-inflammation?utm_content=buffer69718&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=buffer

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PPS Parent's Guide on COVID19 infection in children

With the sudden surge of sickness today, people turn to paracetamol—a commonly used over-the-counter medication for fever, headache, and pain. But it’s important to remember its proper usage and dose to ensure safety and efficacy. Limit intake of other medications for cough and cold containing paracetamol at the same time, to keep within the dosage limit per day.

Source: Unilab