November and December Health Calendars

Season's Greetings!

Is time flying by for you as it is for us?  Are you ready for 2017?

If you are healthy, this can be exciting for you.  If you or a loved one is not, don't despair!

Get to your doctor and get started on whatever treatment is necessary so you can enjoy your life!

Here are some tips for Healthy Holidays,

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and here are some more:  (Yum!)

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If you are one of those folks who like to update yourself and learn about the World Health Awareness Days, we will refer you to last year's November and December Awareness Days posts:

November:  http://scheermemorialhospital.blogspot.com/2015/11/november-2015-health-calendar.html

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December:  http://scheermemorialhospital.blogspot.com/2015/12/december-2015-health-calendar.html

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As always, if you have any health questions, please come in for a consultation.
No question is too small!

AND...

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October 2016 Health Calendar

OCTOBER

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To learn more about this most important of topics and a couple other of important health issues,

we refer you to our October 2015 Health Calendar:

http://scheermemorialhospital.blogspot.com/2015/10/october-2015-health-calendar.html

Come in for a consultation if you have any questions.

Remember...

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and...

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Have a nice day!

As always, THANK YOU to all of our friends and supporters!!!

September 2016 Health Calendar

Did you...

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As we move into October, let's revisit the health awareness issues that were
highlighted this past September.

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For more information about these devastating cancers, click the photo credit.

This website:  http://nepal-gitabaral.blogspot.com/2011/08/leukemia-history.html

has a great deal of important information, including such topics as these:

• Symptoms and Treatments of Leukemia
• Pallative Care of Leukemia
• Nepal Cancer Relif Society in Nepal
• Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital that Providing Leukemia ...
• Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Leukemia in Nepal in Ayurveda
• Treatment of Leukemia then and now
• Leukemia History
• Leukemia Survivors ALL 2 category

You will find this boy's story:

(photo credit:  http://nepal-gitabaral.blogspot.com/2011/08/bhaktapur-cancer-hospital-that.html)

If you know someone fighting cancer, you know how brave they are!

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You'll also know how determined they are!  Your support is so important to them!

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September was Worldwide
Reye's Syndrome Awareness Month

Do you know what that is?

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Read the photo credit link to find out.

You'll find more information here:

(photo credit:  http://www.reyessyndrome.org/contact.html)

This photo credit also is full of important information including a page
with information about talking to your Tweens and Teens about aspirin and other meds.


Also:

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I know you've heard the name, but do you know what it is?
Read the photo credit link under this picture to learn about it.

(photo credit:  https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sca)

This newspaper article from The Guardian is worth reading:

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/oct/01/final-push-to-end-sickle-cell-anaemia

Is this disease in Nepal?  Yes, it is.
Did you read this article?
http://nepalitimes.com/article/nation/Life-%20with-sickle-cell,1460


As always, if you have questions about any of these diseases, or any other medical issue,
please come in for a consultation.

The following are Worldwide Awareness Days in September.
Read each photo credit to learn more.

September 9:  Worldwide Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day

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September 10:  Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day

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September 21:  Worldwide Alzheimer's Day 

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September 25:  International Ataxia Awareness Day

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September 29:  World Heart Day

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Please stay healthy as the fall season approaches!
However, if you or a loved one feels sick, please don't hesitate to come in!
With the proper medication, you'll soon be feeling back to your old self!

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Have a nice day!!!  :)

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August 2016 Health Calendar

August Health Awareness

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Do you know what psoriasis is?
This webmed.com page below gives a good overview and has links and slideshows.
Please don't let your children see the slideshows, as they could scare a young child.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/understanding-psoriasis-basics#1

This article gives one young lady's experience:
http://www.maneobjective.com/2015/08/psoriasis-awareness-month-living-with-psoriasis-curly-hair.html

Here are some more stories of people living with this embarrassing condition,
and also some videos:
http://www.channel4embarrassingillnesses.com/conditions/psoriasis/

To find out about the physical, emotional, psychological, and social toll psoriasis
has on people, check this out:
http://www.biotech-now.org/health/2012/08/august-is-psoriasis-awareness-month-psoriasis-isnt-contagious-but-awareness-is

You can be a beacon of light and compassion to someone with this condition if you know about it.

(photo credit:  http://infusionexpress.com/august-is-psoriasis-awareness-month/)


The first week of August was:

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The below photo credit is an excellent read.

(photo credit:  http://www.thebump.com/topics/parenting-breastfeeding)

Check out this photo credit site for information such as:
How Breastfeeding Changes as Baby Gets Older.
Top 10 Breastfeeding Problems Solved.
10 Breastfeeding Super Foods.
How Long Should I be Nursing on Each Side
12 Ways to Make Breastfeeding Easier
Unsafe Foods for Nursing Moms
...and lots more pregnancy topics...including maternity fashion!!!

Not everyone has smooth sailing with breastfeeding.
Read this to find out more:  https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Warning-Signs-of-Breastfeeding-Problems.aspx

Be sure to come in for a consultation if you have any questions!!!

Thank you again and always to all of our friends and supporters!
We appreciate all your help!

Have a nice day and stay healthy!
You know what to do if you're feeling sick or have questions!



For info on staying healthy in your later years, read the below photo credit.

(photo credit:  http://goweloveit.info/health-and-fitness/how-to-stay-healthy-and-happy-in-your-later-years/)

June 2016 Health Calendar

Now that it's July, let's take a look back at health issues that were emphasized in June
and you can see how well informed you are!


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Sometimes men neglect their health!  Come on, you know you do!
It's not unmanly to see a doctor!  It's important!

Don't be this person...



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 Read  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/mens-health
for information, including many links with such topics as
Chronic Diseases in Men, Screening Information, Tips for Healthy Living,
Top Ten Causes of Death in Men, and even For Women Only!  Ladies, don't miss this!
There are also links with information about prostate and testicular cancer.
Just because it's not talked about much, doesn't mean it isn't around.  It is and it's important to know.

Did you catch this article last year?  If not, please read it.
https://thehimalayantimes.com/health/never-ignore-prostate-problems/

The following article, from The Nepali Man is an amazing article with so much important information.
Please do yourself and favor and read it.
http://tnm.com.np/a-cancer-overlooked-and-historys-greatest-health-epidemic-prostate-cancer-hivaids/


The last week of June was
Worldwide Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week

If you don't know the story of Helen Keller, please do yourself a favor--grab a drink and a snack, and settle down to read the amazing story of a little blind and deaf, yes, blind AND deaf girl who became a world renowned advocate for disabled people.


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http://www.biography.com/people/helen-keller-9361967

http://www.helenkellerbirthplace.org/helenkellerbio/helen_keller_birthplace2_bio.htm


Here's the website for the Nepal Association of the Blind, an important association
for those who really need help.  With help, they can thrive as well as anyone can!
http://www.nabnepal.org/


(photo credit:  http://kisbyto.blogspot.com/2013/06/deaf-blindness-awareness-week.html)

Yes, there are organizations helping the deaf in Nepal, such as the
National Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nepal.
http://nadhnepal.weebly.com/index.html

This website post, Being Deaf in Nepal, has lots of great links.
http://gurkhatech.com/blog/being-deaf-in-nepal/

The following organization is helping disabled students in Nepal.
http://www.nepalyouthfoundation.org/programs/disabled-students/

If you're ever having a bad day, just be thankful that you're not disabled!

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Be thankful for all you have--especially your health!

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This July, keep this in mind:

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Have a nice day full of blessings!

Thank you to all of our supporters!

April/May 2016 Health Calendar

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Are you springing into health this spring?

Are you taking care of yourself this spring?
What about your skin?
Check this out:

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http://prettyyoungerskin.com/2015/05/12/5-spring-skin-care-tips-for-gorgeous-skin/)

Click on the photo credit to find out more!

Are you determined to get and stay healthy?

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Click the photo credit for more information.
You will find out about World Health Day which was April 7, 2016.

This year's theme is Beat Diabetes.


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Click the photo credit for the World Health Organization's diabetes information.
You'll find out how many people worldwide have diabetes, and can watch a video,
take a quiz, and more.

The International Diabetes Federation South-East Asia has information
about diabetes in Nepal:
http://www.idf.org/membership/sea/nepal

Here is Nepal's scorecard:
http://www.idf.org/sites/default/files/attachments/Nepal_Scorecard.pdf

...and here is the website of Diabetes-Nepal, which has lots of information:
http://www.diabetes-nepal.org/For_Public/For_Public.html

For more information, come in for a Question/Answer session with one of our doctors.


This spring, the last week of April, was also World Immunization Week.


(photo credit:  http://www.who.int/campaigns/immunization-week/2016/en/)

To learn about this important issue, click on the above link.
Besides lots of information, you will find fact sheets, a quiz and video,
and action plans.

Did you see this article about Nepal from the World Health Organization on our Facebook page?
If not, check it out:
http://www.who.int/features/2016/nepal-immunization/en/
Here is the beautiful picture for that article:


Parents, you are invited to come in for a question and answer session with one of our pediatricians.


Coming up soon is World No Tobacco Day on May 31.

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Read about it here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_No_Tobacco_Day

Here is Nepal's Fact Sheet from The Tobacco Atlas:
http://www.tobaccoatlas.org/country-data/nepal/

It's scary.

So is this Tobacco Profile of Nepal from the World Health Organization:
http://www.who.int/fctc/reporting/party_reports/nepal_2012_annex2_tobacco_profile.pdf

Here is a fact sheet with a run down of all the dangers of smoking:
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/health_effects/effects_cig_smoking/

Besides those, check this out:

(photo credit:  http://www.quitsmokingmessageboard.com/index.php?/topic/37841-nicotine-good/)

Click on the photo credit for more information.

Besides that, did you know:

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Please have the smoker in your life read this photo credit:

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http://www.thetopecigarettes.com/short-%D0%B0nd-long-term-effects-%D0%BEf-smoking/)

Show them this and read the photo credit for info:


(photo credit:  http://www.clivir.com/lessons/show/ways-and-methods-to-stop-smoking-cigarettes.html)

 More importantly, take them to see one of our internal medicine docs
for help with quitting.  Help is available.

For tips on helping someone you love quit, check this out:
http://www.wikihow.com/Persuade-Someone-to-Quit-Smoking


Lastly, remember this!

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Have a nice...and healthy...day!