Contrary to what many people think, genes account for only 30% of total cancer risk. Most cancers actually result from poor dietary habits, smoking, alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, and exposure to environmental toxins. In fact, so toxic is our environment that the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) and the International POPs (Persistent Organic

Rebecca B. Singson, MD, FPOGS, FPCPC With summer clearly manifesting its heat coupled with the end of the school year, families have the time to plan for outings and vacations. For pregnant women, especially for first-time moms, knowing what your limits are in terms of activity can surely keep injury away from you and your

Rebecca B. Singson, MD, FPOGS, FPSCPC WHAT ARE STRETCH MARKS? Stretch marks, also known as stria atrophica or striae distensae, is a common skin condition that has no serious medical consequences yet, can cause a major cosmetic concern to people to have it. It may appear in the shoulders of body builders, in the buttocks

By Rebecca B. Singson, MD, FPOGS Whenever it’s holiday time, it becomes challenging for people to maintain their weights because of the frequent social engagements and office parties loaded with mouth-watering, irresistible goodies. It becomes particularly challenging for the pregnant woman who has an increased appetite and feels she “is eating for two” but is

Rebecca Singson, M.D., FPOGS Pregnancy is in the only time in the life of a woman when another human being becomes a parasite to her, depending on her body to provide the nutrients the fetus needs in order to grow. It is thus a critical time to be equipped with the necessary micronutrients to prevent