If you’re one of those who believe that food supplements increase longevity, then you might want to brace yourself from the study that some experts recently published on the supposed benefits of certain antioxidant vitamins.
The research, published in the latest issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, revealed that no significant effects, whether positive or negative, were found in persons taking Vitamin A, E, and C supplements. Some of the participants ended up dying due to causes which supposedly could’ve been prevented by the health enhancers.
I don’t know what’s your take on the report, but I’m a little bit skeptical about it. My medicine cabinet is replete with band aids and iodine, but it’s definitely lacking on food supplement bottles. However, this doesn’t mean that I don’t believe that vitamin tabs or capsules won’t contribute anything to my health. On the contrary, I believe they’re essential at this day and age where everything is cooked and served fast. Where else could you get your daily doze of vitamins if cheeseburgers are always on your daily menu?
I’m religiously taking Vitamin E capsules to supplement my delicious but unhealthy meals. I don’t know if it’s working. Maybe it is. But, then again, maybe I’m just deceiving myself. Maybe it’s nothing more than a placebo.
Many experts doubt the reliability of the study. Indeed, it’s already an established medical fact that food supplements could definitely breathe life to your failing health even if the bottle contains the warning “no proven therapeutic effects.”
If the new study’s findings are true, then there’s no reason why people should continue spending thousands of dollars on supplements which they believe could delay the issuance or processing of their death records. An independent panel should investigate the report to settle once and for all the issue on whether or not food supplements positively affect the health of those who are taking it.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Desperate Houswife Gives Birth To Twins
If you’re a fan of the hit series Desperate Housewives, then this entry might have already passed its expiry date.
The Associated Press has just revealed that Marcia Cross gave birth to twins. The girls and their mother are reportedly in very good condition.
Cross’ pregnancy amazed me not just because she went through the series’ tapings even during the few remaining months before she was expected to give birth, but she also attained the feat at an age where no woman usually dare to bear a child.
In case you don’t know, she’s already 44. She hid it well, didn’t she? I initially thought that she was just in her mid 30s. She definitely doesn’t look her age, and I mean this as a compliment.
Desperate Housewives fans will definitely try to take a peak at the twins’ birth records because this vital record contains information on both the girls and their celebrity mother as well.
The Associated Press has just revealed that Marcia Cross gave birth to twins. The girls and their mother are reportedly in very good condition.
Cross’ pregnancy amazed me not just because she went through the series’ tapings even during the few remaining months before she was expected to give birth, but she also attained the feat at an age where no woman usually dare to bear a child.
In case you don’t know, she’s already 44. She hid it well, didn’t she? I initially thought that she was just in her mid 30s. She definitely doesn’t look her age, and I mean this as a compliment.
Desperate Housewives fans will definitely try to take a peak at the twins’ birth records because this vital record contains information on both the girls and their celebrity mother as well.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
It's Plain Murder. Period.
In this day and age where men and women are already regarded as equals, it’s quite surprising to hear that there are still societies which heavily segregates men from the opposite sex. Worse, these groups often discriminate against women in terms of rights and privileges.
I don’t want to foment social or cultural hatred, so I won’t mention the social or ethnic groups which deny their women the equal protection of the laws.
There’s this one group of people in Asia which cheapens the value of the lives of their women by permitting “honor killings.” The reason or principle behind the “enlightened” suicide is anything but honorable or valid, though. Women in this part of the world could be instantly killed if they interact with the opposite sex outside the permitted venues.
I have been taught to respect cultures no matter how different or absurd they may be. However, a culture or society which encourages the killing of a member for bringing shame to the family deserves neither a tinge of respect nor understanding. The death records of the victims of these senseless killings should be taken out of their drawers and be used to slap the faces of the deceased’s family members who consented to the murder.
I don’t want to foment social or cultural hatred, so I won’t mention the social or ethnic groups which deny their women the equal protection of the laws.
There’s this one group of people in Asia which cheapens the value of the lives of their women by permitting “honor killings.” The reason or principle behind the “enlightened” suicide is anything but honorable or valid, though. Women in this part of the world could be instantly killed if they interact with the opposite sex outside the permitted venues.
I have been taught to respect cultures no matter how different or absurd they may be. However, a culture or society which encourages the killing of a member for bringing shame to the family deserves neither a tinge of respect nor understanding. The death records of the victims of these senseless killings should be taken out of their drawers and be used to slap the faces of the deceased’s family members who consented to the murder.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Pointless Refusal
I was supposed to go through several adoption records last night for my report on Wednesday. However, I failed to process a single file because I got so absorbed in my chat with a person I met online who’s a rabid Celtic fan. So much for the early finish that I was hoping for on my vital records assignment.
I guess I’ve already told you several times before that I’m a die-hard Laker supporter. You might be guessing then that we were throwing expletives at each other during our 3-hour chat. We didn’t. Instead, we relived the 80s where both our teams were dominating the NBA.
Our trip down memory lane got interrupted when I received an e-mail from an officemate, reminding me of the preliminary report that I should be submitting the next day. A client of ours wants to know if his nephew is an adopted child or not. The boy’s parents refused to give us any detail. I don’t know why they’re withholding such information from us. They know that we’re going find it out sooner or later.
I guess I’ve already told you several times before that I’m a die-hard Laker supporter. You might be guessing then that we were throwing expletives at each other during our 3-hour chat. We didn’t. Instead, we relived the 80s where both our teams were dominating the NBA.
Our trip down memory lane got interrupted when I received an e-mail from an officemate, reminding me of the preliminary report that I should be submitting the next day. A client of ours wants to know if his nephew is an adopted child or not. The boy’s parents refused to give us any detail. I don’t know why they’re withholding such information from us. They know that we’re going find it out sooner or later.
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