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UVULA Injection To Cure SNORING

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:32:00 PST

One anatomical part of our oral cavity is the UVULA which contributes snoring, specifically those elongated uvula, or having a heavy breathing during sleeping. In most cases, having this situation can lead to sleep apnea.

Usually, an operation known as uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (commonly referred to as UPPP, or U3P) is done to treat or prevent snoring. However, there are instances where a scar tissue forms which can cause sleep apnea again.

Recently, medical practitioners has developed a new injection that may cure snoring.

The shot is made of the chemical sodium tetradecyl. It is injected into the roof of the snorer's mouth and acts as a hardening agent.

The shot is made of the chemical sodium tetradecyl. It is injected into the roof of the snorer's mouth and acts as a hardening agent.

Dr. Hadi Al-Jassim in Liverpool, England tested the shot on 400 patients with successful results. He said most patients found the shot lasted about one year, but it can be given up to three times each year.

Other treatments for snoring include improved eating habits, avoiding medications that cause drowsiness before bed, establish regular sleeping patterns, sleeping on your side or tilting the head of your bed up by about four inches.
Read more..

For those who used to snore, you can choose which treatment or prevention you want!

Taylor Swift SNL - Teardrops On My Guitar

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:29:00 PST

Let's celebrate Saturday Night Live with Swift Taylor! In all my blogs, walking news paper and life and numbers, Taylor Swift is featured!

Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LJL Please note these links are STRICTLY for Music Monday participants only. All others will be deleted without prejudice.

PS: Because of spamming purposes, the linky will be closed on Thursday of each week at midnight, Malaysian Time. Thank you!

Joseph Cao for Health Care Reform

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:53:00 PST

Anh "Joseph" Quang Cao is a New Orleans lawyer and a current U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district. He is the first Vietnamese American and first native of Vietnam to serve in Congress, and the first Republican to serve in his district since 1890.

Up to date, he is the lone Republican to vote for the healthcare bill pushed by President Obama out of 177 lawmakers.

"I have always said that I would put aside partisan wrangling to do the business of the people," Cao stated on his website. "My vote tonight was based on my priority of doing what is best for my constituents."

Yayks! so great having this health care reform! Hopin' Philippines would have this too!

Medical Student's Drinks

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:15:00 PST

My addiction to coffees has ceased when I was diagnosed from With Aura-Migraine. However, when I enrolled in the Medical School, I don't have any choice but to love coffees again. Glad enough that my migraine is dancing with me smoothly that I could even drink lotsaaaa coffees anytime.

**so lovin' the hearty fluffy bubbles!

***my workplace; that's ONLINE, OFFLINE, MEDICAL SCHOOL and OFF-MEDICAL SCHOOL!

Triple Medical Celebration: BlogThing Game

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:29:00 PST

Today, November 07, 2009, marks the start of my First Triple Medical Celebration: BlogThing Game. I just made this as a GAME and not a CONTEST since I want you to feel comfy and enjoy my party.

The BlogThing Game is just very simple. I made this simple, and this is actually the simplest I could think since I got a very hectic schedule in medical school which my second semester in first year has just started last November 04, 2009.

But anyway, here's how you gotta join the BlogThing Game!

All you have to do is to do BlogThing on What Color Should Your Blog or Journal Be?. Simply copy the HTML code which will be auto generated. You can play with the post and codes by changing the background or removing some links or whatever you wanna do as long as you'll be posting the BlogThing on What Color Should Your Blog or Journal Be? Which I just did!

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Your Blog Should Be Green

Your blog is smart and thoughtful - not a lot of fluff.

You enjoy a good discussion, especially if it involves picking apart ideas.

However, you tend to get easily annoyed by any thoughtless comments in your blog.

What Color Should Your Blog or Journal Be?

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That SIMPLE!

However, there are only three (3) things you must do for your entry to be valid.

1. You must put the sponsors' list in your blog post having a title TRIPLE MEDICAL CELEBRATION: A BlogThing Game.

2. You need to put in your sidebar or anywhere in your blog a banner on TRIPLE MEDICAL CELEBRATION: A BlogThing Game.

3. Follow my blogs - life and numbers, pinoy medical doctor and walking news paper.

Optional: To be able to have a chance to receive a customized Photobook, just follow me on twitter: @yagag

After doing so, leave a comment with your official blog name/title (and not the author's name) and the BlogThing entry link/s, your user name (that you used in following my blogs) and your email address (for direct contact whenever so is need for you to be informed of).

Surely, you'll ask who gotta join? Off course, anybody - any blogger having websites (paid or free hosted) can join as long as you can publish a blog entry. Here's the good thing for bloggers having a number of blogs since this is a BlogThing on What Color Your Blog or Journal Should Be?, you could have a number of entries also for having a greater chance of winning; One Entry per Website/Blog. Even a sponsor who wants to join, can join!

Winners will be drawn using Random.Org. How? Three selection will be done for the Winners; these are numbers 11, 24 and 1. All the Official Blog Entry Names/Titles will be listed, Random.Org will be ran, and the first entry randomly selected at number 11 will be the first winner. After which, the previously chosen entry will be taken out and Random.Org will randomly choose again the second winner. This will be the done also for the third winner to have higher chances of winning.

For the sponsors, the same procedure be done using Random.Org however I'll be choosing only 1 sponsor. The randomly chosen at number 3 sponsor will be the one to receive special gift from me.

Here are the Prizes (these EXCLUDE those that are coming from me, MEDICAL FREEBIES; will be posted as soon as been done and delivered to me! ):

First Prize:

$5 Cash - Blog Apetite
$5 Cash - Just Too Little Time
5000 EC Credits - So Far So Good
5000 EC Credits - A Little Boy's Blog
2000 EC Credits - Rewards Station
2000 EC Credits - Øyvind
2000 EC Credits - Moms.. check nyo
1000 EC Credits - True Health, True Wealth
1000 EC Credits - Spicy Bugz World
1000 EC Credits - Wishing on a Falling Star
1000 EC Credits - Big Love Blog
1000 EC Credits - My Imaginary Travels
1 Month Ad Space - Things I've Stumple Upon
1 Month Ad Space - Up Now and What's Next
1 Month Ad Space - Travelin' With Marie
1 Month Ad Space - Home and Parenting
1 Month Ad Space - Blog De Manila
1 Month Ad Space - Pinay Mom
1 Month Ad Space - There is Happiness
1 Month Ad Space - Also Mommy

Second Prize:

$5 Cash - Home and Parenting
2000 EC Credits - My Piece of Paradise
2000 EC Credits - A Simple Life
2000 EC Credits - Mommy's Little Corner
2000 EC Credits - Kaya Mo Pinoy
2000 EC Credits - Pinay Mom
2000 EC Credits - My Craft Stores Online
2000 EC Credits - Momgen Craft Corner
1000 EC Credits - Juliana's Bits & Pieces
1000 EC Credits - Mariuca's Perfume Gallery
1000 EC Credits - Life Can't Wait
1 Month Ad Space - Things I've Stumple Upon
1 Month Ad Space - To be. To be. Tutubi
1 Month Ad Space - Leilanie's 101 in 1001 Challenge
1 Month Ad Space - True Health, True Wealth
1 Month Ad Space - Twins Happiness
1 Month Ad Space - TH Corner

Third Prize:

2000 EC Credits - A Lonely Planet It is Not
2000 EC Credits - Blog De Manila
2000 EC Credits - Wonderful Things In Life
1000 EC Credits - Turn-U-Off
1000 EC Credits - Meow Diaries
998 EC Credits - Ask Ms Recipe
800 EC Credits - Chronic Chick Talk
750 EC Credits - A Mom's Choice
500 EC Credits - Elai's Haven
1 Month Ad Space - To be. To be. Tutubi
1 Month Ad Space - Travelin' With Marie
1 Month Ad Space - Xleon Tips

Here are the codes. For the blog post entry:

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For the side bar:

Kindly note that all entries must be permanent on your webpages as long as it's still running actively and the sidebar badge will up to the duration of the celebration; from the day you joined up to Dec. 5, 2009 (the date for the announcement of winners.)

The sponsorship is up..

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:07:00 PST

..for my Triple Medical Celebration!

Tomorrow, November 07, 2009 will start the BlogThing Game for my Paper Birthday of my Medical Blog as well as for the celebration of my birthday and my nephew's too.

The guidelines will be posted too tomorrow! I hope you guys would be celebrating with me! C ash, EC credits and medical freebies (straight from me + free shipment from all over the world) are awaiting for your BlogThing Game entries!

See Yah guys!

Let's Prevent Infectious Diseases

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:26:00 PST

The Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) is one of the best online health care campaign in preventing infectious diseases. And one of the basic yet most important way to prevent infectious diseases is thru proper hand washing.

As a medical student, it has been one of our tasks to disseminate information - providing even just the basic knowledge to people in living healthily. In fact, the Silliman University Medical Student Association (SUMSA) had an information drive in prevention of communicable and infectious diseases. We had been posting cards with the proper procedure on how to wash hands and also, we provided soaps, specifically, Safeguard soaps to the comfort rooms in Silliman University.

**this was taken in the Physical Therapy Department in Silliman University.

Mind washing your hands now?

Triple Medical Celebration Updates

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:34:00 PST

I forgot to post here that we had already started our Second Semester in our First Year life in Medical School.

**this was what i did on the first day of school. i just took fotos and eat candies!

It's so sad to know that we only had 2 weeks spent for a rest/vacation after our first medical stress encounter. Though we, somehow, had adjusted the medical life, but since new topics with added subject loads that we are having now, we more stresses are still coming in our way.

Well, more on those thingy, am here to announce some important updates for my triple medical celebration.

First is that, I am very thankful to those who pledged to sponsor. I haven't finalized the list yet since up to this time, anybody who wishes to sponsor, is still accepted.

Second, tomorrow, November 05, 2009 will be the last day for the sponsorship. So, anybody who wants to sponsor, just ping me now!

And the third is that, the final list of sponsors, the prizes for the sponsors and winners as well as the blogthing game guidelines will be posted this November 07, 2009 at exactly its first minute. This means, at 0001H (Pacific Time), the blogthing game will start until December 01, 2009 at exactly 23:59H (Pacific Time).

I am hoping to see you guys during my celebration!

Brian Grant on Parkinson's Disease

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:51:00 PST

Brian Wade Grant, one of my fave NBA player has been diagnosed having Parkinson's Disease (PD). It is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer's motor skills, speech, and other functions.

Moreover, Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a considered a MOTOR SYSTEM DISORDER characterized by tremor, or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face; rigidity, or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; bradykinesia, or slowness of movement; and postural instability, or impaired balance and coordination.

What's worst with PD today is that it has no cure discovered yet. However, medical practitioners usually just give medication for relief of PD symptoms.

Never Been to New York?

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:12:00 PST

..been to Gorgia and Califonia and anywhere I could run..But never in NEW YORK and Korea!!!

Love the song..

Happy MM everybody!

Shopping before Classes start!

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:04:00 PDT

I had my enrollment, confirmation and registration done last Friday for the 2nd semester of the 1st year in medical school. During my enrollment, I probably left somewhere my pair of eyeglasses. I just noticed it when I got home.

What I did yesterday was that I didn't told my mum 'bout it, I just preferred to shop online some goody eyeglasses and I found new arrivals of eyeglasses that are very pocket-friendly - $8 Prescription Zenni Glasses. Much more I liked with the lost of my eyeglasses was that holidays are coming and a new hippy looks must I be. Well, I don't need to worry more nor for holidays since I already have my holiday fun eyeglasses with me.

*what do you think of this frames for me?

Trick or Treat Times

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:35:00 PDT

How many times have you had a trick or treat?

In my case, maybe, I only had 2 or 3, I guess. Trick or treat never been a good experience to me! I remember the last time I celebrated halloween with a trick or treat event was like a nightmare to me. A burning candle fell into my feet. That's why I hate having trick or treat! It really hurt my feet. It didn't show scar though, but the trauma of a li'l kiddy, I was still 7 years old I guess, couldn't be forgotten.

That's why I hate having trick or treat during halloween events.

October FC Tops!

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:44:00 PDT

I supposed to make this as my first Blog Post for November, however, the world keeps turnin' that I was runin' out of time posting the pregnancy calendars I promised to ate elai. Much more being busy with no trick and treat comments in my other blog.

Anyway, I had posted a total of 20 blog entries for the previous month. And these were who shone! Thank you so much for being part of my medical blogging in October 2009!

Top three FCs will have free ad for 1 month.

Pregnancy Calendar: Week 25 - Week 30

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:10:00 PDT

Week 25 - Baby weighs 1 pound 9 ounces (709 grams). The bones are continuing their ossification process, meaning that they are becoming harder.

Week 26 - Veins are visible through the baby's skin, although it is quickly changing from transparent to opaque. The baby now can hear. Although it is assumed that the uterus is a quiet place, the baby has been surrounded by noise for a long time. Things like the heartbeat, digestion, and other body functions are heard by the baby as well as external noises.

Week 27 - The baby's skin is very wrinkled from floating in water. This will stay this way until a few weeks after birth as your newborn fills out into a baby. Although take heart in the fact that your baby's looks are assuming the looks that they will have at birth. Baby has also hit the 2 pound mark (900 grams).

Week 28 - This is the third trimester. The baby's eye lashes are developing, as subcutaneous fat is deposited. If the baby is aboy, his testes will probably begin descending. Your baby is about 13.8 inches long (35 cms) and weighs about 2 pounds 4 ounces (1 kilogram).

Week 29 - The baby is beginning to regulate his own temperature and the bone marrow is completely in charge of production of the red blood cells. The baby is even urinating about a half liter of urine into the amniotic fluid everyday.

Week 30 - Maintain a good posture to decrease the strain of the body as the gravity continues to change. Furthermore, the mother may be able to distinguish sleep and wake cycles in your baby. Although it usually seems as if the baby wants to sleep while you are awake and vice versa at night.

Pregnancy Calendar: Week 19 - Week 24

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:57:00 PDT

Week 19 -This is an impressive week for growth of the baby. The baby will increase in weight to 8 ounces (227 grams). If you are having a girl, her ovaries now contain primitive egg cells. Lanugo appears all over the baby's body. This fine hair will remain until birth draws nearer. Sometimes you can still see some on the baby's face and ears after birth.

Week 20 - The belly button may pop out and stay that way as your uterus presses upwards. Some people will have trouble breathing as their lungs become cramped. This will usually continue until the baby "drops." In a first pregnancy this can occur as early as 4-6 weeks before your birth or not until labor as with subsequent pregnancies. Once the baby "drops." You will have to urinate more frequently. Remembering to do your pelvic tilts prior to laying down will hopefully allow you a few more minutes before the next bathroom break.

Week 21 -The baby can still move all over in the amniotic fluid. Towards the end of this trimester the baby will begin to settle, usually in a head down position (Although some babies do not turn head down until late in the last trimester.). About 3-4% of babies will remain in a breech position at term. Your baby weighs just under a pound (13 ounces or 369 grams).

Week 22 - You are still feeling pretty good and active in this second trimester. If you are still having aches and pains or feel like you are slowing down you may want to look into some different remedies for the problems you're experiencing..

Week 23 - During your appointments your practitioner may palpate your abdomen. This process is a way of feeling the position of the baby. A tape measure will also be used to measure your fundal height. This is the top of your uterus and is a good indicator of the continued growth of your baby. Some people will worry if they measure a bit "too big" or "too small." However, it is completely normal to have slight variations at this point. Be sure to ask your practitioner if you are worried.

Week 24 - Your fundus (top of the uterus) reaches just above your navel. You are now aware of your baby's movements and may even be able to tell the sleep/wake cycles of your little one. It is important to recognize the signs of premature labor. Premature labor is actually more common in the summer months, thought to be caused by dehydration in some women, so continue drinking lots of water.

Pregnancy Calendar: Week 13 - 18

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:27:00 PDT

Week 13 - This is your second trimester. This is usually the time when mothers feel their best. They are "over" the joys of early pregnancy and have more energy. They are also beginning to feel pregnant.

Week 14 - The hormonal changes in the body are becoming apparent. Many are in the form of skin changes. These changes can alter how you use make up in pregnancy. You may have also developed a dark line down the middle of your abdomen to your pubic bone called a linea negra. The areola (dark nipple portion of your breasts) may have darkened and gotten larger as well. Your uterus is now the size of a grapefruit.

Week 15 - The heart is increasing its output to supply the baby with oxygen. The enlarged heart is pumping about 20% more blood than prepregnancy. This volume will actually increase throughout your pregnancy for an ending increased heart output of 30-50%. If the clothes are getting tight, do not try to cram yourself into clothes try maternity clothes. The maternal blood screening for neural tube defects, often called the Alpha-fetoprotein Test (AFP) (Quad or Triple Screen) may be offered at this point. It is a screening that is most accurate during the 15 - 17th weeks of gestation.

Week 16 - The woman may begin to feel the baby move around this point. This is more likely to happen now if the preagnant is a multipara (someone who has had a previous child) or if the pregnant is very thin. Generally, she will feel the baby move about one month earlier than did in a previous pregnancy, mainly because she know what she is feeling. It is not uncommon for first time mothers to not recognize fetal movements until 22-24 weeks. These first movements are called "quickening." They can also be used in helping to determine your due date.

Week 17 - The uterus is now about halfway between your pubic bone and navel. The secretions all over the body may increase, due to the increased blood volume. So if you are sweating more, have nasal congestion, or are suffering from increased vaginal discharge this is nothing to worry about and will go away after the birth of the baby.

Week 18 - Sleeping may be increasingly difficult now, as the body grows. This is a healthy tip, try propping yourself with pillows to help you find a more comfortable sleeping position. You might also try doing pelvic tilts before bed, and always urinate before laying down.

Pregnancy Calendar: Week 7 - Week 12

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:12:00 PDT

Week 7 - Your face may break out due to the changes in hormones. So even though you may feel like a teenager again, you are not alone.

Week 8 - This is the best time to have your first visit to medical practitioner.

Week 9 - You may find yourself with a stuffy nose. Nasal congestion and nose bleeds are fairly common during pregnancy. Try using a vaporizer or humidifier to help lessen the symptoms. You continue to feel tired, nauseated, and possibly dizzy and you might even see fainting spells.

Week 10 - You are still tired, and nauseated, hang on only a few more weeks for most of you. Your abdomen may begin to pooch out, but it will be more from bowel distension than the uterus. Your waistline is slowly disappearing! Remember to measure your waist and belly now.

Week 11 - This is the first obvious gain weight you would experience at about 1-2 lbs. a month in the first trimester. Some women will actually lose weight and be perfectly fine, particularly if they were ill. Some will gain no weight whatsoever. While yet others will gain 10+ pounds. The key is a healthy diet.

Week 12 - You may actually start feeling better from your extreme tiredness and nausea this week. Others will hang on to it for awhile longer. Your abdomen may start expanding, especially if this is not your first pregnancy.

Pregnancy Calendar: Week 1 - Week 6

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:01:00 PDT

As promised to ate elai, I wanted to share here some of my little knowledge regarding pregnancy.

Week 1 - Take a prenatal vitamin, with 0.4 mg of folic acid (to help prevent neural tube defects) is a good idea. Avoid doing any form of chemical birth control, and avoiding other chemicals such as: alcohol, tobacco (even second hand smoke), x-rays, over the counter medications, and even discussing the prescription medications you are currently taking.

Week 2 - The pregnant's uterine lining is thickening, and ovulation is getting ready to occur. Some women will actually feel ovulation, with a one sided pain called mittleschmerz (literally meaning middle pain). Better to know your family's medical history to avoid further birth complications and learn more preconceptional health.

Week 3 - You have ovulated and have now been exposed to sperm! When the egg implants some women have a tiny bit of spotting called implantation bleeding, where the egg burrows into the uterine lining, shedding a bit. This is nothing to worry about. Your body also releases an immunosuppressant protein called Early Pregnancy Factor (EPF) to prevent your body from seeing the baby as an invader.

Week 4 - Try PT (pregnancy test). Most probably, the PT using urine will be positive now. UPT measures the amounts of the pregnancy hormone in urine. The pregnant will feel tired, urinate more frequently, experience mood swings, and possibly have tender or swollen breasts.

Week 5 - Pregnants may even feel cramping or a full feeling in uterus. Some women may also get headaches from a rise in hormones.

Week 6 - Your nausea may actually get worse this week as your hormone levels rise. Remember it's called morning sickness, but it can strike at any point of the day. Your breasts may tingle, feel heavy, the areola (dark nipple portion) may become darker.

Triple Medical Celebration Mini BlogThing Game Sponsors' List

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:50:00 PDT

This is the list of the sponsors for my Triple Medical Celebration Mini BlogThing Game. Rest assured, this will be UPDATED from time to time.

As of Oct. 30, 2009 (Pacific Time), 01:07 AM:

My Piece of Paradise - 2000 EC Credits

As of Oct. 30, 2009 (Pacific Time), 02:48 AM:

My Perfume Gallery - 1000 EC Credits
Wishing on a Falling Star - 1000 EC Credits
Meow Diaries - 1000 EC Credits

As of Oct. 31, 2009 (Pacific Time), 06:11 AM:

Life Can't Wait - 1000 EC Credits
Up Now and What's Next - 1 1-month 125x125 Ad Space
So Far So Good - 5000 EC Credits
A Lonely Planet It is Not - 2000 EC Credits
A Simple Life - 2000 EC Credits
Moms.. check nyo - 2000 EC Credits
Mommy's Little Corner - 2000 EC Credits
A Mom's Choice - 750 EC Credits
Chronic Chick Talk - 800 EC Credits
Ask Ms Recipe - 998 EC Credits
To be. To be. Tutubi - 1 3-month 125x125 Ad Space

As of Oct. 31, 2009 (Pacific Time), 06:45 PM:

Travelin' With Marie - 2 2-month 125x125 Ad Space; 5 postal cards
Leilanie's 101 in 1001 Challenge - 1 1-month 125x125 Ad Space
Spicy Bugz World - 1000 EC Credits
Xleon Tips - 1 1-month 125x125 Ad Space
Big Love Blog - 1000 EC Credits
Blog Apetite - $5 Cash
Home and Parenting - $5 Cash
Home and Parenting - 1 2-month 125x125 Ad Space
Things I've Stumple Upon - 2 1-month 125x125 Ad Space

As of Oct. 31, 2009 (Pacific Time), 06:45 PM:

Juliana's Bits & Pieces - 1000 EC Credits
My Imaginary Travels - 1000 EC Credits

As of Nov. 03, 2009 (Pacific Time) 04:05 AM:

Øyvind - 2000 EC
Turn-U-Off - 1000 EC
Kaya Mo Pinoy - 2000 EC
Blog De Manila - 2000 EC
Pinay Mom - 2000 EC
True Health, True Wealth - 1000 EC
Blog De Manila - 1 1-month 125x125 Ad Space
Pinay Mom - 1 1-month 125x125 Ad Space
True Health, True Wealth - 1 1-month 125x125 Ad Space

As of Nov. 04, 2009 (Pacific Time) 11:45 PM:

Momgen Craft Corner - 2000 EC Credits
My Craft Stores Online - 2000 EC Credits
Wonderful Things In Life - 2000 EC Credits
Rewards Station - 2000 EC Credits
Twins Happiness - 1 1-month 125x125 Ad Space
There is Happiness - 1 1-month 125x125 Ad Space
Also Mommy - 1 1-month 125x125 Ad Space
TH Corner - 1 1-month 125x125 Ad Space

As of Nov. 05, 2009 (Pacific Time) 11:59PM:

Elai's Haven - 500 EC
Elai's Haven - 1 1-month 125x125 Ad Space
A Little Boy's Blog - 5000 EC
Just Too Little Time - $5 Cash

Triple Medical Celebration Preparation

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:13:00 PDT

I will be celebrating the Paper (first year) Anniversary Of My Medical Blog this coming December 1, 2009. And at the same time, two (2) birthday celebrations will be held also, online. These will be my birthday, this coming Nov. 24 and my nephew's 3rd birthday bash, Kristian a.k.a. Didong, on Dec. 1 also.

I have been anticipating to have any celebration for my medical blog since I always forgot to celebrate anniversaries of my personal blog which supposed to be every 1st of July. This year, walking news paper is supposed to be celebrating its Cotton (second year) Anniversary. However, since it always falls on exam week, especially now that I am in a medical school already, I haven't spared time for its celebration. And for now that I am still having ample time for my blogs, I want to spend my days before my first year second semester in medical school starts.

Anyway, the celebration will be having a very very very MINI BLOGTHING GAME. I supposed to have this just by myself, I mean, the give-aways will all just be coming from me alone. However, a close friend of mine, a non-blogger, advised me to let bloggers join my celebration not just by merely joining the contest itself, but in sponsoring also. For now and for me to be able to have my very mini blogthing game this coming Nov. 7 until Dec. 1, 2009, the contest is open for any sponsorships from you.

Below is the list of the prizes for sponsorships.

*Cash (via PayPal)

*Entrecard Credits

*125x125 Ad Space (duration will depends on the sponsor)

The pledging for sponsorships will end until Nov. 5, 2009, that would be Pacific Time. And the contest will start on Nov. 7, 2009. The contest's guidelines will be posted also on that same day.

To those who wants to be a sponsor, kindly leave a comment with what you pledged/sponsor, your name (sponsor's name), the link (website) and it's anchor text.

Aside from the prizes to be given by the sponsors listed above, medical freebies from me will be sent to the lucky winners and to the chosen sponsors as well. Sponsors who'll receive medical freebies will be chosen randomly using the Random.org.

I am anticipating a very warm party with you guys. Happy blogging!

Tags Boutique: Rx for Sale

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:12:00 PDT

I was looking for great medical prescription symbol that is unique to look at. However, got nothing to find. So I just decided to make my own unique medical prescription. With the help of mr. photoShop Adobe, I got this medical prescription!

What if medical practitioners will just use this kind of medical prescription tag? Whatcha think?!?

Do I need to lose weight?

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:11:00 PDT

* just take a look at my arms, damn big! This was taken last Oct. 14 as I arrived at Davao Int'l Airport.

Your Weight is Ideal

Your BMI is 18.7 - a healthy BMI falls between 18.5 and 25

Congratulations, you are the perfect weight for your height.

Even though you may not be entirely happy with your weight, you are healthy.

So gain or lose a few pounds if you want, but don't go too crazy!

Do You Need to Lose Weight?

Wooooooooh!?!? So I don't need to lose weight!

Gyrotonics

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:51:00 PDT

Since I graduated my undergraduate degree last April 2009 and just do nothing at home, I started gaining weight. As I have observed, this is just due to my new daily routine which is a very sedentary lifestyle - eat, sleep, eat and sleep. That all!

And when I enrolled in medical school last June 2009, I was somehow glad that some things were added to my eat - sleep routine, which is study. Does it matter? Whew! Accordingly, it somehow, add some caloric burning to me, I felt stress and my mind are working. Indeed, calorie burning. However, I found out, that I gain more weight. Being stress, mentally, makes me crave of carbic foods. Yum! Yum! And more, after school, I eat, rest (just like sleeping) then study. How can I burn fats?

With my desperation to lose weight, I looked for natural way to get slimmer, I mean, to get back my bowdey! But I just bumped into gyrotonics. I actually, prefer to do sports, but with my hectic school schedules, I just prefer aerobics. However, as I discovered gyrotonics, I realized it's a more healthy way to lose weight and maintain body's immune system healthy.

Here's a glimpse of how gyrotonics work.

What do you think?

I Miss You: Incubus

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:01:00 PDT

I just felt mad when I arrived here in Dumaguete City. I miss my family - my mum, dad, siblings, nephew and niece.

I got new LSS for the week again, I MISS YOU by Incubus.

Hope you enjoy the Music Monday this week!

Getting ready for second semester!

noreply@blogger.com (GAGAY) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:05:00 PDT

Yayks!

My second semester in my first year in medical school is fast approaching. It's like it was just yesterday when we had our last day in our second bimonthly examination. And now? Just yesterday, I worked with my registration for my second semester which will start next week, Nov. 3, 2009.

Cramming, isn't it?

Anyway, I just bought my new books, pairs of uniforms and some school supplies. As I was arranging those things last night, I was thinking of having a medical assistant or maybe, I should work as a medical assistant, itself. What do you think? I do not know!

I was thinking these things lately because I got my nerve cracked everytime I think of medical school. As I have said and what my school mates used to advice to us, we need to triple our time studying because the second semester in medical school is more difficult than what we had experienced last semester. Oh no!

I guess, having a medical assistant, or maybe being one is a good thing for medical student since that could surely help me a lot in understanding the medical field. Though, I haven't consulted my mum yet of what I am thinking now, I already checked some medical assistant sites online and I got St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants. This school make a good medical assistants aside from being world class, they are absolutely affordable and one can even apply or enroll online.

With St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants, no one could ever look for anything else but surely great medical assistance.

I just hope, my mum would allow me..