Alcoholic beverages have become some people's best friend after a heartbreak or during a stressful time. Some men resort to this to drown away their sorrow and numb their bruised ego.For others, drinking is associated with their need to feel like a man, increase their testosterone levels and use it as an aphrodisiac.
We all have reasons why we drink alcohol the way we do and we all take it on various amounts, well that depends on the occasion. There are those who drink more than what they can, there are those who sip on expensive wine glasses and there are those who drink straight up without bothering to think of the people who will clean their mess after wards. The worst of them are those drinkers who swim in their own vomits, disgusting but it really happens and perhaps you might have experienced it at least once.
We are all aware of the problems and other consequences of drinking alcohol. Alcohol drinking has become a part of our society; we have seen our mothers fight our drunk fathers, the advertisements that flood the radio and TV frequencies; the posters of half-naked women holding a bottle of beer or gin; we've seen the images on the evening news regarding drunk driving, the man suffering from liver cirrhosis at the hospital, the "sunog-baga boys" who upon the rising of the sun, would conduct their "tagay" session.
Everything taken in excess is bad. Too much of something can be toxic so caution must be observed at all times. Abusing alcohol is dangerous and can lead one to be in conflict with the law. Moderation is the key to long life as an ad once said. Taking alcohol in moderation truly gives seriously beneficial effects. May it be wine, beer, gin, strong and hard as long as taken in moderation cannot be bad after all.
Research has found that the "pulutan" has a role in making alcohol drinking very bad to one's body. The "sisig" swimming on oil taken with beer is a bad idea. Intake of fats and alcohol may lead to a fatty liver and increased cholesterol levels which are precursors to a liver problem.
Alcohol has been used medicinally since the ancient times, even the Bible advertised drinking in many occasions. Remember that even Jesus turned water into wine. A number of studies have been done and showed that moderate alcohol consumption reduces the risk for heart disease and it has been concluded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism that "moderate drinking is associated with improved cardiovascular health". Even the American Heart Association reported that, "The lowest mortality occurs in those who consume one or two drinks per day."
A nationwide survey in the US has shown that moderate drinkers have less hospitalizations. So many studies have been done worldwide and they all agree that, "MODERATE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IS BENEFICIAL TO ONE'S HEALTH".
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Virginity: A surgery away
I learned in nursing school that anything is now possible in medicine and that surgery is working its way into turning people not blessed with wonderful physical beauty into gods and goddesses. Medical technology has developed ways to reverse what nature has destroyed or modify whatever it is that can be altered in the human body. A surgical lesion, silicone and implants can do wonders to the female body. Procedures done on the operating table can change one’s physicality and boost his confidence and personality.
I once read in a local newspaper that with the advancement of medical technology, “virginity is just one cosmetic surgery away…”. I shrugged off the idea as I was not familiar with such surgical operation and I do not think that it is being practiced here in the country. As a third world country bounded by religious ideals, I do not think our society has accepted such medical procedure until one day.
I was about to have a facial in a medical clinic in one of the biggest malls in the metro, as I was browsing the list of services, I was surprised to see one of the services offered: “Virginity Restoration”. For a mere sum of 80, 000 pesos, a woman can regain back her innocence through surgery, not to mention it is done in one of the malls. Perhaps, while her male partner is window shopping in the mall, a medical procedure is being done to bring back what was lost and when he returns to pick her up, he meets an “inexperienced woman”. With whom he is married for at least 20 years and has 5 children or more.
I once read in a local newspaper that with the advancement of medical technology, “virginity is just one cosmetic surgery away…”. I shrugged off the idea as I was not familiar with such surgical operation and I do not think that it is being practiced here in the country. As a third world country bounded by religious ideals, I do not think our society has accepted such medical procedure until one day.
I was about to have a facial in a medical clinic in one of the biggest malls in the metro, as I was browsing the list of services, I was surprised to see one of the services offered: “Virginity Restoration”. For a mere sum of 80, 000 pesos, a woman can regain back her innocence through surgery, not to mention it is done in one of the malls. Perhaps, while her male partner is window shopping in the mall, a medical procedure is being done to bring back what was lost and when he returns to pick her up, he meets an “inexperienced woman”. With whom he is married for at least 20 years and has 5 children or more.
Benefits of Blood Donation
March 11, 201o, Thursday. This is the day where I am scheduled to donate blood. I have done this more than a year ago and I am thrilled to do it again. I have made a commitment to share some of my blood to people who need them the most. There has been a greater demand for blood transfusion among patients undergoing surgery and other life-threatening diseases. Unfortunately, the supply has been very small compared to the number of patient cases that need blood transfusion. Also, such procedure is somehow costly and demands utmost care from the medical team.
My first time to donate blood gave me a mixture of emotions. Excitement, fear, joy and confusion filled me the moment I was at step 1 of the procedure. Nevertheless I survived and was able to share a significant amount of blood to the Philippine Blood Center.
The procedure and the benefits of such charitable act were explained to me beforehand. The nurse who was assigned to me carefully assisted me during the process. The moment the needle was stuck on my artery, my face was drained with blood, out of shock of course but eventually, everything was well as I watched the bag being filled with my own precious blood. It might look scary for some, but think of it as an act that would help extend a person's life. I am sure all your worries will be gone.
Did you know that in Italy blood donors receive the donation day as a paid holiday from work? Although the UN declared that all blood donations must come from unpaid volunteers, some agencies give perks and other incentives to encourage people to donate blood.
Agencies like The Philippine National Red Cross and Philippine Blood Center usually hold mass blood-letting in different areas such as colleges and universities, malls and other public areas. But there are other organizations that work in partnership with these agencies, go check your local community for blood-letting projects. Also, some secondary and tertiary hospitals have blood banks where you can go and donate blood after you passed the screening procedure.
As my way of encouraging everyone to donate blood, I have listed down some of the benefits that blood donation can give to the donor's body.
1. Free health screening. Every time you give blood, a medical personnel will check your blood pressure, and other measurements like weight, height and give you a free health check-up. Because of the screening tests, you will be informed if you have any diseases seen in the blood such as anemia, hepatitis or HIV.
2. It prevents iron overload. By donating blood, you can be assured that excess iron will be removed. Excess iron can cause free radical formation in the body.
3. Studies have shown that men who donate blood on a regular basis have a lower risk of heart disease. Although not yet universally accepted by the medical community, rsearchers have found a correlation between high amounts of iron in the bloodstream and heart and circulatory damage.
4. Your body is stimulated to produce new red blood cells replacing the ones you lost for donation. Thus ensuring that your body has a new set of healthy red blood cells. A good way to refresh our circulatory system.
5. Blood donation burns extra calories.
6. It reduces your cholesterol levels. Iron oxidizes cholesterol, so a regulated amount of iron in the blood can help reduce oxidation of cholesterol.
Other perks include:
1. There are agencies and organizations involved in blood-letting that give away free items as their way of showing appreciation to the donors, and who knows you or a loved one might one day be the recipient of a blood donation.
2. Red Cross Donors are given Blood donor cards. An owner of a Blood Donor Card is given priority in case there is a need for a blood transfusion.
3. It gives you the satisfaction and the joy of being able to save a life.
Blood donation is safe and all the materials used in one person are disposed immediately. Within 24 hours, our body has the ability to replace the amount of blood lost during the donation.
Just be sure to donate only at agencies that follow proper handling and administration of blood donation.
So go out and share some love with your blood.
My first time to donate blood gave me a mixture of emotions. Excitement, fear, joy and confusion filled me the moment I was at step 1 of the procedure. Nevertheless I survived and was able to share a significant amount of blood to the Philippine Blood Center.
The procedure and the benefits of such charitable act were explained to me beforehand. The nurse who was assigned to me carefully assisted me during the process. The moment the needle was stuck on my artery, my face was drained with blood, out of shock of course but eventually, everything was well as I watched the bag being filled with my own precious blood. It might look scary for some, but think of it as an act that would help extend a person's life. I am sure all your worries will be gone.
Did you know that in Italy blood donors receive the donation day as a paid holiday from work? Although the UN declared that all blood donations must come from unpaid volunteers, some agencies give perks and other incentives to encourage people to donate blood.
Agencies like The Philippine National Red Cross and Philippine Blood Center usually hold mass blood-letting in different areas such as colleges and universities, malls and other public areas. But there are other organizations that work in partnership with these agencies, go check your local community for blood-letting projects. Also, some secondary and tertiary hospitals have blood banks where you can go and donate blood after you passed the screening procedure.
As my way of encouraging everyone to donate blood, I have listed down some of the benefits that blood donation can give to the donor's body.
1. Free health screening. Every time you give blood, a medical personnel will check your blood pressure, and other measurements like weight, height and give you a free health check-up. Because of the screening tests, you will be informed if you have any diseases seen in the blood such as anemia, hepatitis or HIV.
2. It prevents iron overload. By donating blood, you can be assured that excess iron will be removed. Excess iron can cause free radical formation in the body.
3. Studies have shown that men who donate blood on a regular basis have a lower risk of heart disease. Although not yet universally accepted by the medical community, rsearchers have found a correlation between high amounts of iron in the bloodstream and heart and circulatory damage.
4. Your body is stimulated to produce new red blood cells replacing the ones you lost for donation. Thus ensuring that your body has a new set of healthy red blood cells. A good way to refresh our circulatory system.
5. Blood donation burns extra calories.
6. It reduces your cholesterol levels. Iron oxidizes cholesterol, so a regulated amount of iron in the blood can help reduce oxidation of cholesterol.
Other perks include:
1. There are agencies and organizations involved in blood-letting that give away free items as their way of showing appreciation to the donors, and who knows you or a loved one might one day be the recipient of a blood donation.
2. Red Cross Donors are given Blood donor cards. An owner of a Blood Donor Card is given priority in case there is a need for a blood transfusion.
3. It gives you the satisfaction and the joy of being able to save a life.
Blood donation is safe and all the materials used in one person are disposed immediately. Within 24 hours, our body has the ability to replace the amount of blood lost during the donation.
Just be sure to donate only at agencies that follow proper handling and administration of blood donation.
So go out and share some love with your blood.
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