Category Archives: Health

The Soap Collection

Posted on March 12, 2017 by likeitiz

Late last December, my cousins gave me some specialty soaps for the Holidays. It turns out that this project was long overdue. My aunt, Thelma V. Leelin, their mother, had spent most of her life a revered dermatologist in Manila. … Continue reading →

Posted in Breast Cancer, Cancer, cancer, Courage, Health, Second Chances, Vanna Virata, Women's Health | Tagged cancer, Courage, Family ties, Fiercies, Second Chances, Siddhartha Mukherjee, the Emperor of All Maladies | 3 Comments

Junk Food, Obesity, And Our Children

Posted on July 8, 2014 by likeitiz

I finally got a chance to take a few minutes to read Michelle Obama’s NYT Op-Ed last May 28, 2014, entitled The Campaign for Junk Food. In it, the first lady shared the progress being made by the initiative Let’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood Obesity, Food, Health, junk Food, Let's Move, Nutrition | Tagged Childhood Obesity, Food, Food Guide Pyramid, Food Pyramid, Food Stamps, Forum, Health, Junk Food, Let's Move, Michael Krasny, Michele Simon, Michelle Obama, postaweek 2014, The Campaign for Junk Food | 5 Comments

Guest Post: Fitness Accessories For The Busy Person

Posted on May 9, 2014 by likeitiz

Guest post by Sara Upton As a recent college graduate, I’ve found my time is much more of a commodity than it used to be. In school, it seemed like life was much more carefree than it is today, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Fitness, Fitness Gadgets, Health | Tagged Exercise, Fitness, Fitness Gadgets, Fitness Trackers, Health | Leave a comment

The Gods Envy Us

Posted on April 4, 2014 by likeitiz

“I’ll tell you a secret. Something they don’t teach you in your temple. The Gods envy us. They envy us because we’re mortal, because any moment might be our last. Everything is more beautiful because we’re doomed. You will never … Continue reading →

Posted in Asthma, Cough, Health, Illness, mortality | Tagged Achilles, Asthma, Briseis, Cough, Health, Illness, Inhalers, Mortality, Peanuts, postaweek 2014, Snoopy, Steroids, Troy | 10 Comments

Praise For President Carter, Boo for Hobby Lobby

Posted on March 27, 2014 by likeitiz

I listened to an NPR interview of past US President Jimmy Carter on his most recent publication, “A Call To Action.” In this book, he dares to take on the worldwide injustice towards women. By far, the most discriminated group, … Continue reading →

Posted in A Call to Action, Affordable Care Act, Books, Catholic Church, Civil Liberties, Freedom, Health, Health Care, Women's Health, women's rights | Tagged A Call To Action, ACA, Contraception, equality between men and women, Freedom of Choice, Gender equality, Health, Hobby Lobby, Human Rights, Paternalism, postaweek 2014, President Carter, President Jimmy Carter, women's rights | 2 Comments

CVS Butts Out!

Posted on February 6, 2014 by likeitiz

By now, most people have heard the breaking news that CVS, one of the biggest pharmaretailers in the United States, has decided to remove cigarettes from all their 7600 locations by October 2014. I have always wondered why these pharmacy … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Cigarette Smoking, CVS Pharmacy, Health, Health Care, Illness | Tagged cancer, cigarette smoking, cigarettes, CVS, CVS Caremark, CVS Store, drug store chains, Health, Health care, Health care industry, Lung Cancer, Postaday 2014 | 13 Comments

One Look Back, Then Onward

Posted on January 1, 2014 by likeitiz

Yesterday afternoon, I carved out some time to take a long walk. It was sunny and clear after the morning fog burned off. I’m sure the tall Redwoods in our yard appreciated the mist in the morning. I had read … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, Culture, Daily Post Challenge, Exercise, Great Dane, Health, Neighborhood Walk, Pop Culture, Wordpress Community, Writing | Tagged 2013 Challenges, Adam Johnson, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Carlos Santana, dog, DP Challenge, Fault In Our Stars, FitBit, Great Dane, In the Company of Angels, John Green, Mary Roach, Orphan Master's Son, Postaday 2014 | 10 Comments

A Dalliance, A Brush, A Flirtation

Posted on December 9, 2013 by likeitiz

This morning, I felt the cold pull at my bones and gnaw at my fingers. I had woken up early for my appointment today. After spending ten minutes checking a few emails, I reluctantly threw my covers to the side … Continue reading →

Posted in Breast Cancer, Cancer, Daily Post Challenge, Daily Prompt, Health, Mammography, Women's Health | Tagged Big Brother, Breast cancer, DPCHallenge, Jeanne Shaheen, Mammography, postaday 2013, Ultrasound | 21 Comments

Haiku Catchoo I & 2

Posted on November 26, 2013 by likeitiz

Stroll along the beach, To eye, to sniff another, Tails up! Wag! New friends! I walk along side Of you, to shield you from harm. As long as I can. This post was inspired by the Daily Post’s Weekly Writing … Continue reading →

Posted in Beau, BlogHer, Daily Post Challenge, Daily Prompt, dog, DPChallenge, Exercise, Fort Funston, Great Dane, Haiku, Hiking, NaBloPoMo, Nano Poblano 2013, Pets, Uncategorized, Weekly Writing Challenge, YeahWrite | Tagged BlogHer, Creative writing, Daily Post, dog, DPCHallenge, Fort Funston, Great Dane, Haiku, NaBloPoMo, Poetry, Weekly Writing Challenge, Writing, YeahWrite | 15 Comments

Walking Through The Beach At Half Moon Bay

Posted on November 25, 2013 by likeitiz

One Saturday afternoon, we went hiking along the Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail. After a few miles, we decided to walk down the cliff where there was a well-worn trail and walked along the beach. It was a quiet afternoon. … Continue reading →