Sad Truths About Health and Death

March 4, 2008 · Filed Under general, self-help · 2 Comments 

I was in a blogging hiatus last week, right after my Marikenya got her PR3. Among the painful reasons was my friend and my kumare (the godmother of my son) died of cancer. It was a really hurting moment for all of us who loved her dearly.

Cancer or most popular as the “big C” now ranks third leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the Philippines. It is not surprising that I actually have two more friends now who are undergoing chemotherapy in attempt of getting well.

While there is no clear treatment for this illness yet, doctors reminds that taking care of our health and body would decrease the possibility of acquiring cancer. Living healthy and staying physically fit would be our best shield against this ghastly disease.

It seem that I really have to start going to the gym again. I have stopped last year because of laziness. The modern equipment of the gym I was going to was of course enticing but right now, my best resolution in reliving healthy lifestyle is my will to live.
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