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00:00Happy healthy Saturday morning to all of you, Kapuso, and welcome once again to Pinoy MD.
00:19Of course, we will be joined again by our internist and wellness expert, Doc Oy Balburias.
00:26And of course, I will be your assistant when it comes to my health, Connie Sison.
00:30We will be together for an hour here in Pinoy MD.
00:34So remember, whenever it comes to health, this is legit.
00:39This morning in Pinoy MD, a soap was believed to be able to tighten a woman's vagina.
00:46And now that the weather is cold, how can we avoid an influenza-like illness?
00:56Meanwhile, here is our health and wellness doctor and internist, Doc Oy Balburias,
01:02to answer your questions sent to our Facebook page.
01:07So let's say hello and good morning to him.
01:09Good morning, Doc Oy!
01:11Good morning, Connie, and good morning to our Kapuso.
01:15First question for you, Doc Oy, how can we lower the blood pressure of a pregnant woman?
01:22She's 42 years old and 6 months pregnant.
01:26Her BP is rising up to 240 over 120.
01:32That's very high, Doc.
01:33And she's also undergoing maintenance.
01:35What can she do to lower her BP?
01:39That question is from Tony Joy de la Chica.
01:43Tony, your condition right now, if your blood pressure is that high,
01:48that is actually what we call hypertensive emergency.
01:53Or because you're pregnant, this is the condition we call preeclampsia.
01:57Especially if this is related to other symptoms or findings,
02:03like having a protein in the urethra.
02:06But if your blood pressure is that high,
02:09you should consult your doctor, especially your OB gynecologist,
02:14because they won't be able to handle the maintenance of oral medications that you're taking.
02:20You really need intravenous medications.
02:23There are medicines that are being given.
02:25There's what we call magnesium sulfate.
02:28But your condition right now, I'm telling you,
02:30you should go to the hospital because this is an emergency.
02:35And this can affect what you're carrying.
02:38So, preeclampsia can affect not only you, but also what you're carrying.
02:45Next question for you, Doc Oye, from RJ Pangilinan.
02:48Can I take multivitamins if I experience insomnia?
02:54RJ, it's not bad if you take multivitamins,
02:57but this won't be the answer to your problem of insomnia.
03:02Because insomnia is a condition where there are many factors involved.
03:07First of all, the balance of hormones and the balance of neurotransmitters.
03:12And in fact, there's also a ratio between hormones and neurotransmitters
03:17that can affect why you're having a hard time sleeping.
03:23So, first of all, let's also look at what we call sleep hygiene, RJ.
03:27Maybe there are things you do prior to your sleep
03:32that can affect your sleep or cause your insomnia.
03:36Insomnia is not a nighttime condition.
03:39It's a 24-7 condition.
03:41Look, if you drink substances like too much coffee,
03:45especially after 3 p.m.,
03:48because it can affect a neurotransmitter that we call adenosine,
03:55it can affect why you're having a hard time sleeping.
03:59Stress level, RJ, can affect cortisol levels.
04:04When cortisol reaches 9 p.m. or 10 p.m.,
04:08it will go down.
04:10But if your cortisol is high because you're stressed all day,
04:14all of these and other neurotransmitters and hormones
04:17that are not balanced or out of balance
04:20can be the reason why a person suffers from insomnia.
04:24This soap is pink and heart-shaped.
04:39It is believed to be refreshing,
04:42fragrant,
04:44and can also be used by women.
04:47He just told me that it smells like my private area
04:53Doc, is this true?
04:56That's what we'll find out here at Pinoy M.E.
05:02Meanwhile, here's another question, Doc Oye.
05:05What are leukocytes?
05:08This is what's in the test result.
05:11The question is from Fadal Marina.
05:14Fadal, leukocytes are the test.
05:17Because leukocytes are what we call white blood cell count
05:21or white blood cell.
05:23This is one of the components of our immune system.
05:27It is responsible for fighting any type of infection
05:31because our immune system or immunity
05:34is what protects us from infection or any disease.
05:38This is called a defense and repair system.
05:41Leukocytes are white blood cell count.
05:43There are many types of this.
05:44There are three types.
05:45We call them granulocytes.
05:47There are granulocytes and monocytes.
05:52So, where is this tested?
05:53Is this tested in the urethra?
05:54Is this tested in the blood?
05:56The information you gave is a bit lacking.
05:59But it's important that our white blood cell count
06:02has a sufficient range.
06:04If this is from the blood,
06:06your white blood cell count should be between 6 to 10
06:11to help us fight any type of infection.
06:16It's not good if it's too low
06:18and it's not good if it's too high.
06:25When it comes to your health,
06:26you should always be updated.
06:28This Philippine Heart Month,
06:30know how to keep our hearts healthy and far from illness.
06:34National Cancer Awareness Month this February,
06:37know the early warning signs
06:39that you should follow to avoid cancer.
06:42And the Department of Health is reminding the public
06:45to be careful against influenza-like illness
06:48during this cold season.
06:50Let's put an end to all of that
06:51in Pinoy MD's latest health updates.
06:55This Heart Month,
06:56you should not only love your loved ones.
07:00You should also love yourself.
07:02That's why, dear heart,
07:04let's start by taking care of our hearts.
07:07Did you know that according to the Philippine Statistics Authority or PSA,
07:12ischemic heart diseases
07:15are the leading cause of death among Filipinos
07:18in 2023 and 2024?
07:22According to the Department of Health,
07:24one of the main causes of heart disease
07:28is paninigarilio,
07:30which is also the leading cause of cancer and stroke.
07:34That's why this Philippine Heart Month,
07:36DOH is reminding you
07:38to stop paninigarilio
07:40and other vices.
07:42Eat properly,
07:44exercise,
07:46and regularly see a specialist.
07:49Remember, we only have one heart.
07:51That's why we should choose to be healthy
07:53to avoid heartache.
07:56It's also National Cancer Awareness Month this February.
07:59According to the PSA,
08:00cancer is the second leading cause of death in the Philippines.
08:04According to the DOH,
08:05some of the early signs of cancer
08:07are sudden weight loss,
08:09fatigue,
08:11and night falls.
08:13A bulge in the body
08:15and unusual skin changes.
08:17When you see these symptoms,
08:20immediately go to the nearest hospital in your area.
08:24Remember, early detection is key.
08:29Many of us
08:30celebrated the new year positively and happily.
08:34But some of us
08:37were hit by a disaster.
08:40Now that the weather is cold,
08:42influenza-like illness
08:45or infectious diseases
08:47such as virus and bacteria
08:50that cause infections in the nose,
08:52throat, and jaw.
08:55Some of these symptoms are
08:57sore throat,
08:59headache,
09:01fever,
09:03cough,
09:04weakness,
09:05and body aches.
09:08As of January 18,
09:10the DOH has detected
09:12more than 5,789 influenza-like cases.
09:19That's why the DOH advised the public
09:22to wash their hands well,
09:25drink 7 to 8 glasses of water every day,
09:29and make sure you get enough sleep
09:31from 6 to 8 hours.
09:34And if you have symptoms,
09:36wear a face mask
09:37or stay at home.
09:40And that's our Pinoy MD Latest Health Updates.
09:42Remember,
09:43when it comes to health,
09:45stay updated.
09:47Here's our last question for you, Doc Oye.
09:49The question is,
09:50can a person take glutathione
09:52if they have a mild fatty liver?
09:55Judi Ventura de Loreto asked.
09:59Judi, glutathione can help you
10:02because it's an antioxidant.
10:04Its effect is that it reduces
10:07what we call oxidative stress,
10:09which is a very common part
10:12of the condition of fatty liver
10:15or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
10:18But that's not the only root cause.
10:21That's the effect of having a fatty liver,
10:24the increase of oxidative stress.
10:26But with the help of glutathione,
10:28it can prevent the damage of liver cells
10:32due to the accumulation of what we call
10:34free radicals.
10:36But it's still important to know
10:38why you have a non-alcoholic fatty liver.
10:41Because a non-alcoholic fatty liver
10:43is not only due to eating fatty foods.
10:46In fact, it's connected
10:48to the consumption of many simple,
10:51refined carbohydrates,
10:53especially those from processed foods.
10:56We know this because a non-alcoholic fatty liver
10:59is also connected to a condition
11:01that we call insulin dysfunction
11:04or insulin resistance,
11:06which will predispose you to diabetes.
11:09Because it takes a long time
11:10for a person's fasting blood sugar
11:12to rise to say that he is diabetic.
11:14But most of this starts
11:16with what we call insulin dysfunction,
11:19which may be related to your condition
11:21of fatty liver.
11:24Thank you so very much, Doc,
11:25for answering our questions,
11:27and of course, keep them coming.
11:29Until next week,
11:30maybe, who knows,
11:31your questions will be answered
11:33by our Doctor of the City.
11:35So, stay tuned!
11:43Some women admitted
11:45that there are parts of their body
11:47that can no longer be restored.
11:52Just like their private parts
11:54after giving birth
11:55or when they are getting old.
11:58Usually, when there are experiences
12:01like childbirth,
12:03the hammock or the muscles
12:07that support the lower part
12:10will have a breakage
12:12because the child's head
12:14will come out when giving birth.
12:16So, usually,
12:18it will not return to its former state
12:20because of the breakages that occur.
12:23Also, when the collagen
12:25that holds the structures
12:27gets old,
12:29they may loosen
12:32or their structure changes
12:34as they get older.
12:37That's why some,
12:38when they are still young,
12:40want to tighten their doors
12:43or what is called vaginal tightening.
12:49But for those who want to save money,
12:51what others use is a soap.
12:57Just like the 24-year-old
13:00that we just hid under the name Ana,
13:04who sometimes uses a soap
13:06because she believes that it will tighten
13:08her private part.
13:10I was deceived to use virginity soap
13:12because I saw it in a physical store
13:15while I was buying my skincare.
13:18Then, I got curious
13:19because of its name,
13:20Virginity Soap.
13:22But Ana's reason
13:24for buying it was
13:27I wanted to maintain
13:29a good relationship with my partner
13:31so I wanted to try
13:33tightening her private part.
13:36When she tried it,
13:38she noticed the effect immediately.
13:42As I said,
13:43it tightens the private area.
13:46Then, when I smelled it,
13:48it smells so good.
13:49That's why I wanted to try it
13:51to know if her claims are legit
13:54that it tightens and smells good
13:56the private area.
14:00The so-called vaginal tightening soaps
14:03have menthols
14:05that provide a cooling effect.
14:08Then, they have fragrances
14:10to have a good effect
14:12on the vaginal area.
14:15They also have oils
14:17to make the user feel
14:20that their vaginal area is soft.
14:22Sometimes, when it ages,
14:25there's a sensation that it's dry.
14:27So, with the help of the oils,
14:30it softens and tightens
14:32those areas.
14:36Ana used the soap for two years
14:38and her partner's feedback was
14:41Actually, I didn't say that
14:43I was using a soap
14:45to tighten the private area.
14:47She just told me that
14:49my private area smells good
14:51and it tightens my private area.
14:57These soaps have a firming
14:59and cooling effect,
15:00according to Doc.
15:02Mostly, when we say soap,
15:05they have ingredients
15:07that give a feeling of tightness.
15:11But in real life,
15:13our muscles don't really tighten
15:15because there's no part
15:17in their ingredients
15:18that can do that.
15:20For example, menthols,
15:23just like facial toners,
15:26have a tightening effect
15:29because of its cooling effect.
15:33According to Doc,
15:34if you're going to use any product
15:36like these soaps,
15:37make sure that it's registered
15:39with the FDA
15:40to make sure that it's safe to use.
15:43Regarding the safety of the soaps,
15:47it depends on whether they have allergies
15:49to the ingredients that are included.
15:52If their certain ingredients
15:56are really for soaps,
15:59if it's enough
16:01or if the amount is just right,
16:03it's okay to use
16:05because it won't cause irritation.
16:07But if those ingredients are too much
16:11and it's not approved by the FDA,
16:14it can cause problems
16:16when used.
16:18For those who really want
16:20vaginal tightening,
16:21according to Doc,
16:22you can try non-surgical
16:24and surgical procedures
16:26to tighten the private part
16:28of a woman.
16:30We have non-surgical
16:32and surgical procedures
16:34that you can use,
16:35just like what we call
16:37HIFU,
16:38or High Intensity Focused Ultrasound,
16:41and of course,
16:42our classic procedure
16:43where we cut at the door
16:45to tighten the vaginal area.
16:49Our bodies really change
16:51and we accept that.
16:53The joy of marriage
16:55is not in the size.
16:58It's really in our connection
17:00to our respect,
17:02our conversation,
17:03and the sharing
17:05of our feelings.
17:07You know,
17:08when it comes to relationships,
17:09when we're young,
17:10or when we're just starting out,
17:11we take care of each other.
17:12You know,
17:13it's better if we're together.
17:16Meanwhile,
17:17Doc reminds us
17:18that it's better to get tested
17:20before using any product,
17:22especially on the private parts
17:23of our bodies.
17:26For women
17:27who want to try
17:28or use soap,
17:30first,
17:31you need to know
17:32the ingredients of this
17:34if it's on the list
17:36that you're allergic to.
17:37Because,
17:38if for example,
17:39you already used it
17:40and you have an allergy
17:41in that area,
17:42you might have a hard time
17:43during treatment
17:44because the area
17:45near the door
17:46might get irritated.
17:49It's also easy
17:50to check for FDA approval.
17:52You can just type
17:53the brand of the soap
17:55that you're using,
17:57exactly what it is,
17:58and you can see it online
18:00if it's FDA approved.
18:03For now,
18:04I don't use it anymore
18:05because I don't have a partner.
18:07But when I have a partner,
18:09I'll use it again.
18:12My body,
18:13my choice,
18:14that's right.
18:15But always remember,
18:16before trying any product,
18:18make sure that
18:19it's recommended by an expert.
18:25Thank you so much
18:26for tuning in
18:27and joining us
18:28within 30 minutes.
18:30We hope that
18:31we were able to inspire you
18:32to be happy and healthy.
18:34Until next Saturday,
18:35Kapuso,
18:36we'll still see each other again.
18:386.30 in the morning
18:39until 7 in the morning.
18:41I'm your partner in KALUSUGAN,
18:43Juan Isisua,
18:44reminding you that
18:45our body is one,
18:46so we should take care of it.
18:49And I'm Dr. Oye,
18:50your health and wellness doctor.
18:52Remember,
18:53start with KALUSUGAN
18:54and always tune in
18:55to the program you're in.
18:56And your health
18:57and wellness
18:58is always number one.
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