Please have your body's vitamin D level checked....It's very important!!!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
i was recently diagnosed to be suffering from hypovitaminosis D - or a deficiency in vitamin D in my body. with the executive check ups that i had in the philippines, not once was the level of vitamin D included in my blood works. lack of vitamin D affects the absorption of calcium, thus the danger of having osteoporosis or multiple sclerosis. my uric acid level is normal, so my muscle, and joint pains are caused by this deficiency. vitamin D deficiency ( according to my physician) can also cause cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and cancer (particularly cancer of the breast and lungs). i am posting this, hoping that you will include a lab exam of your vitamin D level on your next blood chemistry.
What is vitamin D deficiency?
Vitamin D deficiency is a common condition in which the body has inadequate stores of vitamin D. This fat-soluble vitamin is produced in the skin as a result of exposure to the sun’s rays, which are the main source of vitamin D. Vitamin D is also available in dietary supplements and in liver, eggs, oily fish, and fortified milk and dairy products.
Vitamin D is essential for many aspects of health, including the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from food and the building of strong bones. Vitamin D is also important for hormone regulation, inflammation reduction, and the optimal functioning of the nervous system and the immune system. It is critical for normal development and growth of cells, bones and teeth.
Vitamin D deficiency is far more common than once believed. The sun’s rays are the primary source of vitamin D, and lifestyle changes have made it difficult for many people to get enough time in the sun. Reasons for limited sun exposure include working indoors, as well as using sunscreen and avoiding the sun to prevent skin cancer. People who live in Northern latitudes also have difficulty getting enough vitamin D because in these areas the sun’s rays are not strong enough during winter months to allow the skin to produce sufficient amounts of vitamin D. Untreated vitamin D deficiency can lead to serious complications, such as bone fractures and bone deformities. Vitamin D deficiency has also been linked to a variety of serious conditions, such as certain cancers and cardiovascular disease. Seeking regular medical care and following your treatment plan can help reduce the risk of serious complications from vitamin D deficiency. SYMPTOMS What are the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency? Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency can vary depending on the individual and the severity of the deficiency. Many people have no symptoms of vitamin D deficiency until complications, such as rickets (a softening of the bones in children), are present. Symptoms may also be mild or subtle. Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include:... Read More About Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms CAUSES What causes vitamin D deficiency? A major cause of vitamin D deficiency is limited sun exposure. Your skin produces vitamin D when it is exposed to the sun. Many people who live far from the equator in the northern and southern hemispheres get inadequate exposure to the sun because the sun’s rays are not strong enough during winter months. Having an indoor occupation and using sunscreen also limit the amount of sun exposure a person receives.... Read More About Vitamin D Deficiency Causes TREATMENTS How is vitamin D deficiency treated? Vitamin D deficiency is treatable. With prompt diagnosis and treatment, you can expect to have a good prognosis and a minimal risk of developing serious permanent complications, such as rickets, osteomalacia and Osteoporosis.... Read More About Vitamin D Deficiency Treatments
This blogger and her husband underwent gigantic life changes. Faith and prayers played major roles in keeping their strength and spirits. Collective prayers and encouragement from old and new friends, acquaintances and family, moved HIM to grant them HIS blessings in everything that they aspired for.
As the year 2010 comes to an end, they welcome the coming 2011 with thanksgiving for HIS generosity.
THANK YOU, LORD! THANK YOU,Family and Friends!!!
May everyone have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
My engineer-brother, Nato, corrected me when I told him that our life (Pete and mine) took a 360-degree turn. He's right, it's only a 180-degree turn.
So many things changed since we migrated to the U.S.
From having 2-3 helpers (two, 24/7 , and one on weekends and busy days), doing all the chores for us (well, except cooking, which I love to do). I only have me and myself- with a little assistance from my hubby every now and then, to do the laundry, set the table, wash the dishes, clean the house, take care of the plants and the pets, clean the car, etc. etc.
From a ratio of 1:1 car for each one in our family back home , we don't have our own car here. Thank God for my kind in-laws, they lent us one of their cars, so we are at least mobile. I have not applied for a driver's license here, so I have to wait for my husband to drive for me; unlike in the Philippines, where I was able to drive anywhere I wanted to go.
From having our own house, we are living with our siblings in their homes.
From being the interviewer and decision-maker before, my husband is back to square one - applying and being interviewed for jobs here.
From being surrounded by so many relatives and friends in our country, we can count on our fingers, our acquaintances here.
From being pampered by banks back home, even getting a credit card here is like passing through the eye of a needle.
From having a weekly home service manicure and pedicure, I do it all myself now.
From the monthly haircut and hairdye by Janet or Pepot (my favorite hairdressers), Pete trims my hair and his, too; while I do the hairdye for the two of us.
But most of all, from being able to kiss and talk to our children and grandchildren anytime, we content ourselves now with watching their videos, seeing their uploaded pictures, chatting with them, exchanging emails, and talking with them over the magicjack.
We are not complaining; rather we are so thankful for this chance that HE so generously gave us. As long as Pete and I are together, everything would be fine.
As I've said before,"This is where HE wanted us to be, HIS will be done."
Namamanata na tutulong ako sa ating pamunuan Sa pagtataguyod ng marangal na pamamahala Sa pagpapalakas ng isang lipunang makatarungan At sa pagpapatingkad ng ating demokrasya Upang guminhawa ang pinakamamahal nating bayang Pilipinas.
Gagampanan ko Ang lahat ng katungkulan Ng isang mabuting mamamayan Na kasing-tindi ng paghamon ko sa ating mga pinuno Na sumunod sa landas na matuwid.
Makikipag-kapit-bisig ako sa aking kapwa Pilipino Sama-sama nating baguhin Ang takbo ng kasaysayan upang umiral ang kagandahang-loob. Ipinangangako ko ito sa ngalan ng aking mga ninuno at mga apo Patnubayan nawa ng Poong Maykapal ang sambayanan.
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PLEDGE FOR CHANGE
I am a Filipino.
I pledge to support our leaders In upholding good governance, Fostering an equitable and just society, And intensifying the light of democracy Toward the upliftment of our beloved country.
I will fulfill the duties of a responsible citizen As fervently as I demand of our leaders To tread the straight and decent path.
I shall link arms with my fellow Filipinos: Together and as one we will recast the course of history Whence decency, once again, shall reign.
This I swear in the name of my forebears and grandchildren. May the Almighty God continually guide our people.
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH 7601 N. Grandview Ave. Odessa, TX 79765
Feeling so sad and homesick on our first week here in Texas, we sought out the nearest catholic church, for Pete and I knew that it would be the best refuge for us. We were right, for there in the church, we met many warm and friendly people of different races. Filipinos, Americans, Mexicans, Chinese, to name a few.
To belong to a parish, one has to register first; which we did right away. A few days after our registration, we received a letter of welcome from the pastor (that's how the priest is called here), Rev. Mark Woodruff, through the Minister of Hospitality, Ms. Julie Andreopulos. Enclosed in that letter is a set of envelopes with our names and the dates of the Sundays of the year, printed on each one. Offerings are to be placed in those envelopes and dropped on the offertory plates, as one enters the church. Mass attendance is easily tracked, because of the date on the envelopes.
As was our practice at the Holy Spirit Chaplaincy in LIDE, Isabel, Leyte, we gravitated to a particular seat near the Blessed Sacrament. It was to be our (almost) permanent seat, as it's always vacant when we go there to hear the 7:30 a.m. Sunday mass.
Before the mass proper, people greet each other, shake hands, beso-beso, etc. The old version of the OUR FATHER,"and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation" is recited (everyone holding hands, too). At first, i found it difficult, as I was used to the new version (Philippine version?) of the OUR FATHER, " and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; do not bring us to the test". Only the priest hands out the sacred host to the faithful during holy communion; however, on either side, there is a couple of laymen, who hold a big chalice with wine for those who opt to partake of the wine after receiving communion. We have not tried it; anyway, it's optional.
Everyone is free to get a copy of the weekly newsletter, where announcements, plans, reminders, etc. are posted, so the mass really takes just an hour, because the pastor (priest) does not have to dwell on those, in the pulpit. Nobody leaves the church, until the pastor has gone out of the church door.
For my apostolate, I volunteered to work with the Cookbook Committee, in coming out with a parish cookbook, for fund raising. We edited all the prized recipes submitted by the parishioners themselves, all 510 of them. They are now in the printing press and will be out in November.
We have only been here for three months; but I can say that indeed - the church - ST.ELIZABETH ANN SETON - is our best refuge.
