Completed full vaccination - What's Next

 

So finally I am done with the 2nd vaccination (Moderna).  I don't feel anything on the 1st jab. The 2nd jab was kind of a bit more dramatic in the sense that within a day after the 2nd jab I began to experience arm sore and cold shiver throughout the night.  Took fast acting Panadol every 4 hours to help reduce the pain on the arm (don't really help though). 

After 48 hours the  side effect symptoms were completely gone.

Some folks I knew didn't experience cold sweat , fever or extreme pain in the arm after the 2nd Moderna jab. I guess it depends on individual immune system.

From psychological perspective, having completed the full vaccination kind of give me a little bit more confidence and assurance  that I will not kaput so easily should I got myself expose to the virus again.  

It's interesting to note that the USA CDC mentioned no need to wear mask after full vaccination. I think this is the worst advice ever since there are plenty of real life cases to prove that people can still succumb to infection even after full vaccination.

No one knows for sure how long before we need jab against new strain of virus. I bet we will need to get booster shots down the road. So how I feel about the whole vaccination stuffs? Well, I probably go for new shots if the need arise.  

 Making Sense Of This World

So here we are almost 2 months into the middle of year and no light at the end of the tunnel as far as the global pandemic is concern. Surely and yes, there are vaccines available for mankind however, no one is safe unless everyone is safe.

Speaking of the covid-19 vaccine, there are still lingering doubts of the efficacy and safety as evident by the temporary suspension of Astra Zenecca & J&J vaccines by some countries.  The number of side effect cases are still relatively low compare to the number of those who take the jab. But hey, you never know if you end up as being one of the 0.01% population that react negatively to these vaccines...

The way it goes, there is high probability this virus is going to stay put for a very long time and we probably has to accept the fact it is here to stay for good. Perhaps and hopefully our body will adapt to these virus and produce natural immune defense to overcome it. 

Lets hope we humankind stay ahead of the race to combat future virus , heck even the covid-19 virus mutates continuously so we need to be responsible to be vigilant in social distancing and wearing mask.

Speaking of mask, it really boggles me as to why some people find it so difficult to put it on when they are in public places. There are those who put on the mask but does so in the wrong way!. What is the use of wearing a mask if it covers only your mouth while exposing your nostril? It is like wearing you pants below the knee cap. What the #$%

Okay, I am scheduled to receive my 1st jab of Moderna vaccine this month. Hopefully I don't end up with serious side effects and end up being crazy like Madonna singing erratically 'Boys just wanna have fun'

Lets all pray we human work together to combat and win the war against covid-19 and be prepared for the next pandemic. Stay safe everyone

How To Measure Cleanliness Of A Toilet

China is one of the most polluted country in the world.  The air pollution is really bad, so much so that it is estimated that a tenth of the population will eventually die of lung cancer. There is this joke that Beijing residents are the best means  to be used as natural filters to rid the capital off industrial pollutants

If you have been to China, you will no doubt try your best to stay away from the public toilets. Most of these latrines are nothing more than dug holes with no proper flushing systems. Most of the toilets are clogged, a combination of irresponsible users and zero maintenance.

Recently the Chinese government has developed an interesting metric to measure the cleanliness of a toilet  It is going to use the the number of fly, yes you heard it, the number of fly as the yardstick to grade the hygiene level of the washroom. Don't believe it? Check this out right here!

I am not sure who the smart Alex that works in the environmental and health department come out with such ridiculous idea and actually really got it approved by the top management? I guess it really bothers on insanity but hey, on second thought is doesn't sound that bad either.

The Price Of Statin Drug - Losing Your Sight

Despite mounting evidence of the serious side effects pertaining to prolong intake of Statin drug to lower cholesterol, many doctors are still prescribing it to patients without warning them of the impact it may have to their eye sight.

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This should not come as a surprise because the eye  membrane make use of cholesterol to maintain the transparency of the lens. Our brain is also made up mostly of cholesterol.

Lowering of cholesterol with this drug might lead to cataract as the eye membrane becomes deprived of the one thing that it need to keep the lens in good condition.

Moreover, if you are a diabetic and on statin then you are in for the double whammy. Reason being that a diabetics is already in higher risk of contracting eye complications and add to the increase probability of cataract due to the  intake of Statin put you in very bad situation. You might lose your sight completely.

Always make it a point to learn more about the drugs which your doctor prescribed for your illness. With the Internet, you can practically find information on the side effects of most drugs.

Of course it is important for you to be aware of the misinformation that many website carries in regards to medication. When in doubt, talk to your doctor on what you know and if necessary look for second opinion.

One Way Ticket To The Hospital

In my younger days, probably when I was six or seven years old, I used to hear my old neighbor grandparents, in their late 70 or early 80 said regardless of whatever illnesses, they will never go to hospital for treatment.

The old adage and notion held by many elderly folks during those days were that the chances of them getting well and discharge  from hospital treatment is very slim. Some old folks even view the hospital as a death sentence, a one way ticket to the grave so to speak.

I was rather amused and thought that old people are rather superstitious or  misinformed about not being able to get well from hospital treatment. I guess I was wrong after all these years. Well you see, the old folks are smarter than we think.

Checkout this article on the health risk associated with hospital errors and mismanagement. Medical treatment facilities are among the most gem filled places. You strongly advice to wash your hands with thoroughly when you leave hospital.

Besides, some drugs administered by doctors are not without side effect all together. I recalled my dad lose a lot of weight when he was warded to the hospital for diabetic related conditions.

What transpire in the new few weeks in the hospital was really upsetting to say the least. A junior doctor (probably a houseman) said my dad had some eye complications (which is absurd because he had excellent eyesight! ).

Instead of focusing on more pertinent conditions such as bloating and indigestion of food, swollen legs and increase heart palpitations, some of the junior doctors choose to put their diagnose focus on his eye instead. Later I discovered it is because some of them were working on project relating to ophthalmology!.

Anyway, the point I am would like to make is that don't discount old folks concerns regarding medical centers.  My dad was lucky that he was discharge after spending a month being poke with  various needles for blood sampling.

All said and done, he continue to live for another year and finally suffered a heart attack in the early hours of dawn and passed way .

It's been eighteen years and I reckon how time sure pass quickly. Despite the advancement of medical science, some hospitals around the world continue to pose high infection and medical error risks to patients and visitors.

The Sickest Nation In The World Today

China was called the sick man of Asia during the late 19th century and the leading up to the early twentieth century. It was a time whereby the middle kingdom was perplexed and rife with internal government conflicts, division and foreign interventions.

The derogatory term somewhat befits the Chinese during those dark days, at least to certain extent as the majority of the population indulge in drugs such as opium, thanks to the British traders who exported it to the mainland.

Times and tide has changed in today's world. I bet you may not know that China is no longer the the sickest nation in the world so to speak (even though in terms of population, it might still stand as the highest in the world for those admitted to the hospital or needing treatment of somesorts.

On the contrary the United States by virtue of the size of the healthcare budget, the number of citizens receiving healthcare easily outrank others to be as the number one in the world. So is the USA the new sick man of the West?

Healthcare spending in the US constitutes over 16% of the country GDP,  the highest percentage amongst developed nations. Medical spending in the year 2010 alone exceeds 2.3 million US dollars, a staggering amount.

The rate of increase for health cost surpassed wage increment by a factor of at least 3 times and over sixteen percent of the population do not have any health insurance. Government spending for hospitals and related activities expected to surpassed 60 billion dollars each year!.

If President Obama gets reelected then the Obamacare policy which is popular known will surely takes effect and this implies the entire cost of the health expenditures will likely to quadruple as the government sought to provide free insurance coverage for every single of the citizen.

It is indeed mind boggling and hard to figure out why a developed nation like the US need to spend trillions of dollars on the population medical care. Obviously, there are more sick people in the country relative to other developed nations.

It is not surprising that the FDA is working in cahoot with big pharma to fleece on the population by providing expensive and ineffective treatments for even mild and common diseases.

Despite all the advances in medical and biological technology and science, the US food chain is making its population more sick than ever.  Reports by the US CDC indicates one third of the adults are obese and overweight!.


Is US the sickest nation in the world? Well, you be the judge!

Is This The Ultimate Anti Aging Secret?

Of recent I was introduced to a product by the name of ageLOC R2.  I have never heard of this anti aging supplement before. It is not a cheap product by all means, something like close to two thousand dollars for supply of up to four months prescription.

ageLOC R2 is touted to be a scientific breakthrough youth preserving and even age reversal product. It works by targeting the molecular and cellular DNA cells of the body. 

The exact detail mechanism of what it does and how it works remains top secret however suffice to say, there are many customers who are very satisfied with its efficacy and results. Besides slowing down the process of growing old, it is promoted as a weight loss solution.

Like most other wellness supplements in the market, the efficacy and effectiveness of this health supplement is neither endorse, validated nor regulated by the FDA.  It is best to check with the doctor if you on prescribed medication. You wouldn't want to take any chances when it comes to oral medication.

One of the cell structure targeted by this supplement is the cell powerhouse, namely the mitochondria. It is not surprising that keeping the cell powerhouse in good condition would help to slow down aging process.

CQ10 is one important for the heart and it also helps to combat premature cell degeneration by charging the Mitochondria. Check out this article on more information regarding the cell powerhouse.

Here are some past articles on tips to longevity and youth which might be of interest to you.

http://stargaterich.blogspot.sg/2009/12/key-to-longevity-baby-face.html

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