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Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. 528,000 new cases were diagnosed worldwide in 2012. However, most (84%) occurred in less developed regions (445,000 cases). Endometrial cancer is the sixth most common cancer in women worldwide (14th most common cancer overall), with 320,000 new cases diagnosed in 2012. Ovarian cancer is the seventh most common cancer in women worldwide, with 239,000 new cases diagnosed in 2012....

All disease begins in the gut.” -Hippocrates, Father of Medicine Before the end of the long holiday season, I always receive a lot of text messages and emails from people asking the same question: “What is the best detox diet?” It was challenging to answer more than 100 emails a day, so I decided to do a complete detoxification program. Detoxification is the real start of true health for life, because only a detoxified body has the potential to heal, prevent or control chronic diseases....

As the year comes to a close, we wish to convey a message of hope- hope that God reaches into the darkest places in our lives and communities to bring healing and abundant life; hope that each of us can transform the world through love and compassion. I have witnessed time and again the miracle of God’s healing in the lives of my patients, and the hope and change that compassion brings to the world. Let us continue to work together to make our beautiful and bountiful planet more accessible to the health, education, needs and dreams of people of...

Many people will break their diets during the holiday season, indulging on all the holiday foods and drinks that seem irresistible but leave us feeling heavy and sick. Then, making guilt-fueled resolutions come New Year, we promise ourselves to go into food rehab. Let us explore ways to enjoy the holidays without over indulging and under nourishing our body and soul. Let us aim to STAY healthy while experiencing the celebration of abundance the holiday represents!...

November is Thanksgiving Day in the US. It is not part of Philippine holiday celebrations, but we have celebrated it here for the last 14 years. So I cannot pass this opportunity without expressing our deep gratitude to God for the blessings we received this year. We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to our benefactors worldwide and readers for helping us transform our work into reality, and rekindling hope for the poorest of the poor communities that we serve....