被别人背后拥几刀 固然可怕
但 更可怕的是
在转身以后
看到的是
咱们 用心 对待 的 人
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
asian glow
Do You Turn Red After Half a Beer? You Could Have Alcohol Flush Reaction
adopted from: http://www.healthworks.my/alcohol-flush-syndrome/
adopted from: http://www.healthworks.my/alcohol-flush-syndrome/
- Flushing is caused by an enzyme disorder in your liver which cannot break down acetaldehyde.
- Alcohol flush syndrome has been associated with higher risk of esophageal cancer and hypertension.
- There’s no cure to alcohol flush syndrome, except for avoiding alcohol.
Hello there drinker! What’s your favourite drink? Oh, beer you say? Do you turn red really quickly after consuming half a can of your favourite beer?
If your answer is yes, ever stop to wonder what that means? We asked a few people at a bar one night, after feasting our eyes on blotchy redness all over.
“My circulation is in tip top condition, that’s why!” one guy exclaimed.
“I’m allergic to alcohol, but I like drinking sometimes,” said another girl.
“It’s just our Chinese genes!” said a group of friends.
A study showed about a third of Japanese, Chinese, and Koreans respond to alcohol by turning red. It’s such a common sight to see a sea of red faces all over bars and clubs in Asia that we don’t even think to question it. Those of us blessed enough to not turn into a tomato after a drink or two, laugh at our friends who do. And those of us who turn red? We shrug it off as a harmless genetic malfunction and continue with our drinking habits. But is it all just fun and games?
Why Does The Dreaded Alcohol Flush Happen?
Some people believe this is due to Asians being unable to metabolise alcohol. While that might sound very scientifically accurate, it’s not the case.
And no, it’s also not you having exceptionally good blood circulation.
Alcohol is metabolised in your liver, where it is oxidised first to acetaldehyde, and then converted to acetate by an enzyme known as aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH2).
Source: physrev.physiology.org
Those who turn red after a bit of alcohol have a genetic change in their ALDH2. The gene variant causes the body to metabolise alcohol more quickly, but become less efficient in breaking down acetaldehyde. The buildup of acetaldehyde is what causes your blood vessels to dilate and your skin to turn red[1].
This condition is known as alcohol flush reaction, but since it happens mostly to Asians, it’s been nicknamed the Asian flush or the Asian glow [2]. Lovely name, indeed.
What Other Symptoms Will I Get Besides the Redness?
Well, you wouldn’t be a stranger to headaches and nausea. Some people also report itchiness on the skin.
Source: memecrunch.com
The Asian Flush is Associated with Higher Risk of Hypertension and Cancer
Some people dislike drinking because of the redness and itchiness they get on their skin, while some others ignore the cosmetic side effects to have a good night out.
But recent studies have revealed evidence that ALDH2-deficient individuals are at much higher risk of developing esophageal cancer from consuming alcohol, than those with a fully active ALDH2 [3]. Esophageal cancer also happens to be one of the deadliest cancers in the world, with pretty low survival rates. [4]
Acetaldehyde is a metabolite of alcohol, but is also an animal carcinogen and mutagen with recognised cancer-promoting properties [5].
When the tissues of your upper aerodigestive tract is repeatedly exposed to acetaldehyde, the probability of DNA damage and mutation could also increase [6].
In a paper published in 2013, researchers studied 1,763 men, including non-drinkers, flushers, and non-flushers. They found that flushers who drank the same amount of alcohol (more than 4 drinks, less than 8) as non-flushers were at higher odds of getting hypertension. The risk of alcohol-related hypertension was also much higher among flushers who consumes more than 4 drinks a week [7].
Treatment Options for Alcohol Flush
Unfortunately since it’s a genetic problem, there’s currently no cure for the alcohol flush, except to avoid alcohol.
Although the use of antihistamines can prevent the redness, it doesn’t change the fact that your body cannot break down acetaldehyde. This means you’re still putting yourself at risk for developing esophageal cancer and hypertension if you continue drinking.
But It’s Not All Bad
Since the enzyme disorder causes people to go red after just a tiny hint of alcohol, there are plenty who shy away from drinking. Nobody likes hearing embarrassing stuff like “Hey you look like a tomato” or “Man, you’re red as a butt on fire” all the time.
Source: tofumag.com
Also, since flushers experience some not-so-great reactions when downing alcohol (like itchy skin, headaches, etc), they can’t really drink too much. Studies show how this can play a role in preventing alcoholism [8].
So effective is the flush at preventing you from becoming an alcoholic that pharmaceutical companies are using the science behind it to develop drugs to help recovering alcoholics. Antabuse uses Disulfiram to block the processing of alcohol in the body [9], which causes the same symptoms as flushing.
What To Do Now
If you get red after a drink or two, you should think about drinking less, a lot less. While you may call us a party pooper, it’s good to understand that you’re putting yourself at a higher risk of developing both cancer and hypertension.
Also, to those who do not turn red after drinking, this is not a license to go crazy. Moderation still reigns supreme, and too much alcohol can also do nasty things to your body. General agreement of “moderate drinking” is about one to two drinks a day for men, and one drink a day for women.
friend? 'friend'?
it's kind of hurt
when the one you thought who has been supporting you at the back
is actually stabbing you
what can i say?
i am neither a good friend nor a good leader
it's time to review what i have done
to find out what's the root of everything
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
representative
how to born generation X and Y with generation Z?
how to make people with different personalities and interest to mingle around happily?
how to make people feel belonged?
how to make people come to me when they have problem?
how how how and how???
arrrghhh
being a representative is always challenging
it's tricky to please both sides
still learning hard on this
striving for a win-win solution
or maybe i am not meant for this
shall i just step down and let others take over?
hmmm..... good question... ... ...
may all be well and happy always
how to make people with different personalities and interest to mingle around happily?
how to make people feel belonged?
how to make people come to me when they have problem?
how how how and how???
arrrghhh
being a representative is always challenging
it's tricky to please both sides
still learning hard on this
striving for a win-win solution
or maybe i am not meant for this
shall i just step down and let others take over?
hmmm..... good question... ... ...
may all be well and happy always
Saturday, June 14, 2014
friends
just let it go
after all, the initial goal has achieved.
it's time to go
may all be well and happy always :D
picture adopted from: http://hubteens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/lovely_friendship_wallpaper_bb049.jpg
not everyone is meant to be as a group
it's hard to accept that you are excluded
from a group of friends that you think you are close to
sometimes
there is nothing much we can do
but just keep pretending that it doesn't happen
why try hard to unite those with
different personalities
different perception
different interest?
when they are just not meant to be together
at some point, i shall just leave them alone
though there are just a few
yet shall not try to bring everyone to the next station
it will just make everyone suffer
thanks to those who stay
and those who left
may all be well and happy always :)
picture adopted from: http://wellbeingwire.meyouhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/joggerChrisPreenFlickr.jpg
Monday, June 9, 2014
clinical
entering clinical tomorrow (today)
plus viva for OPD counselling tomorrow after work
the stress is here
add oil !!!
Friday, May 30, 2014
28招，讓你在社交上人人對你刮目相看？
1.長相不令人討厭，如果長得不好，就讓自己有才氣；如果才氣也沒有，那就總是微笑。
2.氣質是關鍵。如果時尚學不好，寧願純樸。
3.與人握手時，可多握一會兒。真誠是寶。
4.不必什麼都用“我”做主語。
5.不要向朋友借錢。
6.不要“逼”客人看你的家庭相冊。
7.與人打“的”時，請搶先坐在司機旁。
8.堅持在背後說別人好話，別擔心這好話傳不到當事人耳朵裡。
9.有人在你面前說某人壞話時，你只微笑。
10.自己開小車，不要特地停下來和一個騎自行車的同事打招呼。人家會以為你在炫耀。
11.同事生病時，去探望他。很自然地坐在他病床上，回家再認真洗手。
12.不要把過去的事全讓人知道。
13.尊敬不喜歡你的人。
14.對事不對人；或對事無情，對人要有情；或做人第一，做事其次。
15.自我批評總能讓人相信，自我表揚則不然。
16.沒有什麼東西比圍觀者們更能提高你的保齡球的成績了。所以，平常不要吝惜你的喝彩聲。
17.不要把別人的好，視為理所當然。要知道感恩。
18.榕樹上的“八哥”在講，只講不聽，結果亂成一團。學會聆聽。
19.尊重傳達室裡的師傅及搞衛生的阿姨。
20.說話的時候記得常用“我們”開頭。
21.為每一位上台唱歌的人鼓掌。
22.有時要明知故問：你的鑽戒很貴吧！有時，即使想問也不能問，比如：你多大了？
23.話多必失，人多的場合少說話。
24.把未出口的“不”改成：“這需要時間”、“我盡力”、“我不確定”、“當我決定後，會給你打電話”……
25.不要期望所有人都喜歡你，那是不可能的，讓大多數人喜歡就是成功的表現。
26.當然，自己要喜歡自己。
27.如果你在表演或者是講演的時候，如果只要有一個人在聽也要用心的繼續下去，即使沒有人喝采也要演，因為這是你成功的道路，是你成功的搖籃，你不要看的人成功，而是要你成功。
28.如果你看到一個貼子還值得一看的話，那麼你一定要回复，因為你的回復會給人繼續前進的勇氣，會給人很大的激勵。同時也會讓人感激你。
adopted from: http://tw.gigacircle.com/256952-1?fb_action_ids=687533634627081&fb_action_types=og.comments
2.氣質是關鍵。如果時尚學不好，寧願純樸。
3.與人握手時，可多握一會兒。真誠是寶。
4.不必什麼都用“我”做主語。
5.不要向朋友借錢。
6.不要“逼”客人看你的家庭相冊。
7.與人打“的”時，請搶先坐在司機旁。
8.堅持在背後說別人好話，別擔心這好話傳不到當事人耳朵裡。
9.有人在你面前說某人壞話時，你只微笑。
10.自己開小車，不要特地停下來和一個騎自行車的同事打招呼。人家會以為你在炫耀。
11.同事生病時，去探望他。很自然地坐在他病床上，回家再認真洗手。
12.不要把過去的事全讓人知道。
13.尊敬不喜歡你的人。
14.對事不對人；或對事無情，對人要有情；或做人第一，做事其次。
15.自我批評總能讓人相信，自我表揚則不然。
16.沒有什麼東西比圍觀者們更能提高你的保齡球的成績了。所以，平常不要吝惜你的喝彩聲。
17.不要把別人的好，視為理所當然。要知道感恩。
18.榕樹上的“八哥”在講，只講不聽，結果亂成一團。學會聆聽。
19.尊重傳達室裡的師傅及搞衛生的阿姨。
20.說話的時候記得常用“我們”開頭。
21.為每一位上台唱歌的人鼓掌。
22.有時要明知故問：你的鑽戒很貴吧！有時，即使想問也不能問，比如：你多大了？
23.話多必失，人多的場合少說話。
24.把未出口的“不”改成：“這需要時間”、“我盡力”、“我不確定”、“當我決定後，會給你打電話”……
25.不要期望所有人都喜歡你，那是不可能的，讓大多數人喜歡就是成功的表現。
26.當然，自己要喜歡自己。
27.如果你在表演或者是講演的時候，如果只要有一個人在聽也要用心的繼續下去，即使沒有人喝采也要演，因為這是你成功的道路，是你成功的搖籃，你不要看的人成功，而是要你成功。
28.如果你看到一個貼子還值得一看的話，那麼你一定要回复，因為你的回復會給人繼續前進的勇氣，會給人很大的激勵。同時也會讓人感激你。
adopted from: http://tw.gigacircle.com/256952-1?fb_action_ids=687533634627081&fb_action_types=og.comments
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Inspiring Heather Dorniden Takes a Fall But Still Wins the Race
champion who fell at the middle of the race
永不放弃
成功的道路上 难免有许多不如意之事
把它当成脚踏石者 为胜者
把它当成脚拌石者 为败者
胜利始终属于坚持到底者
永不放弃
成功的道路上 难免有许多不如意之事
把它当成脚踏石者 为胜者
把它当成脚拌石者 为败者
胜利始终属于坚持到底者