Monday, June 29, 2015

June 2015 Health Calendar--Part 2

June 2015 Health Calendar
Part 2

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Let's take a moment to see if we are up-to-date on more health issues emphasized 
this June because Health IS Wealth!

June is Men's Health Month
(U.S.A.)

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We think all men (women too of course!) everywhere should be paying attention to their health.
This is not just nice saying...
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It's true!

Here's a great newsletter about men's health from United Health Care:

Ladies, if your hubby won't read it, you can!  

Did you see this important article about cancer screening in the Nepali Times?
(If you missed it, here's your chance to find out what it said!)



June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
(Australia)



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To read about it, and see a slide show, click here:
http://www.medicinenet.com/colon_cancer/article.htm

This is something you don't want to ignore the symptoms of.
Please come in for a consultation immediately if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.
Yes, it could be embarrassing, but it's also life saving, as early detection is KEY!

Have you checked out the website of the Nepal Cancer Relief Society?
It's full of information.
http://www.ncrs.org.np/

If you haven't seen this Nepal Health Survey from the United Nations,
it's worth at least checking out!
http://un.org.np/data-coll/Health-Publications/2011_NDHS-pre.pdf

Did you see this Gorkha Patra Online article about tomatoes?  It's interesting!
http://trn.gorkhapatraonline.com/index.php/72-science-technology/12324-tomatoes-important-in-prostate-cancer-prevention.html

This webmd.com slide show lists cancer fighting foods.
Surely everyone can find something they like here!
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/ss/slideshow-cancer-fighting-foods


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June 7 was Cancer Survivors Day
Worldwide

If you are a cancer survivor, every day is your day!  However, we want to let you know that we wish you all the best for your future!  Please remember to have your regular check-ups!
No question is too small to ask your doctor!

This website, National Cancer Survivors Day, gives advice about cancer survivor issues.
http://www.ncsd.org/cancer-survivorship-issues


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For more information about cancer in Nepal, visit the website of the Cancer Society Nepal.
http://www.cancersocietynepal.org.np/



June 19 was Sickle Cell Day
Worldwide 

Do you know what Sickle Cell Anemia is?


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To learn more about it, check out this comprehensive Mayo Clinic article:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sickle-cell-anemia/basics/definition/con-20019348

Yes, there are people in Nepal living with Sickle Cell Anemia.
Read about their lives in this Nepali Times article:
http://nepalitimes.com/article/nation/Life-%20with-sickle-cell,1460

and also this My Republica article:
http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=76192

As usual, please come in for a consultation if you have questions about any health issue.

Before we say Goodbye for today, we must say

THANK YOU AND THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

to all of our supporters!  We are able to help those in need because of you!

Stay tuned for more news!


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