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Name: Annie
Birthday: 10/25/1981
Gender: Female
Interests: Singing, dancing, pigging out and having a collective number of mistress, gfs, and wives ^_^ I'll be there when u need me to....
Expertise: Love and be love
Occupation: Student
Industry: Medical
Message: message me
AIM:  lilmisscongchua
Member Since:
1/27/2003
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| It's been awhile since I had a real entry on xanga. I feel like I have so much to say yet there's not a single word coming to mind.
Does it seem like you have less friends as you get older or is it just me? Besides my roommies, it seems that I only see 2 other persons within the month. Do you lose friends as you get older or do I just not know how to keep a good relationship with my friends?
Anyways, Dat's moving to Houston beginning of October, so hopefully my loneliness will come to an end. Still, I think I need a few more friends, don't you think?
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| I finally graduated. YAY!!! Pictures will be posted later.
I'm studying for the board exam like crazy. How's everyone doing? ^_^ Am I forgotten?
Anyways, here are some interesting RUMORS and TRUTH about them ... enjoy!
RUMOR: Ingestion of alcohol hand sanitizers (Purell, etc) can lead to alcohol poisoning
TRUTH: This is true. Hand sanitizer gels and wipes contain large amounts of alcohol
RUMOR: The regular flu shot can protect against the bird flu.
TRUTH: Researchers say that the yearly influenza vaccine might offer some cross protection against the avian flu.
RUMOR: Lavender and tea tree oils can cause gynecomastia.
TRUTH: Preliminary evidence suggests that lavender and tea tree oils might cause gynecomastia in young boys.
(Note: What is gynecomastia? swelling in the chest area ^_^ ... yea, boobs! It's painful though)
RUMOR: Viagra (sildenafil) can reduce ability to smell.
TRUTH: Recent research suggests that Viagra may cause a reduced sense of smell in some patients
RUMOR: Maalox can be used topically to treat diaper rashes.
TRUTH: Many pediatricians and parents swear by Maalox for diaper rashes. But despite numerous reports of anecdotal success, there is no evidence that it works.
RUMOR: Duct tape can eliminate the common wart.
TRUTH: Duct tape
has a reputation as the all-purpose fixer. It's been used for
everything from repairing cars...to spacecraft...to healing warts.
RUMOR: Regular use of aspirin and NSAIDs is beneficial for prostate health.
TRUTH: Several
observational studies suggest that aspirin or NSAIDs may prevent the
incidence and/or progression of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)
RUMOR: Vick's Vaporub can be used to treat nail fungus.
TRUTH: Many people with nail fungus say that applying Vick's VapoRub seems to help. There may be something to it
RUMOR: Alcoholics or people with chronic liver disease shouldn't take acetaminophen...even therapeutic doses.
TRUTH: Many health
care providers were taught that moderate to heavy drinkers of alcohol
are at risk for hepatotoxicity with therapeutic doses of four grams or
less per day of acetaminophen. In fact, this claim has been coined with
the term "alcohol-acetaminophen syndrome." And packages of
acetaminophen sold in the US are labeled with warnings of liver failure
in patients who "consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day."
(So, morning hang over? You ask me to recommend Tylenol or Ibuprofen or Aspirin. I would tell you that I will NOT recommend Tylenol. Take Ibuprofen if you need to!) ^_^
RUMOR: Gargling with water will help prevent colds and flu.
TRUTH: Some people believe that
gargling with antiseptic mouthwashes will kill bacteria in the mouth
and throat that can lead to upper respiratory tract infections. Now
researchers say that simply gargling with water may do the trick
RUMOR: Red Bull plus alcohol can kill you.
TRUTH: The popular
energy drink that claims "it gives you wings" is a popular mixer with
alcohol. Fans of the drink believe it helps them party longer. But
there are a couple of reports of people who died after consuming Red Bull mixed with alcohol.
RUMOR: A
woman who has a food or drug allergy can have an allergic reaction
after having sex with someone who has consumed the food or drug.
TRUTH: Since drugs
can show up in body secretions and fluids such as breast milk and
urine, it is theoretically possible for a drug to be transferred
through semen and be absorbed across the vaginal mucosa.
RUMOR: Children do NOT need antibiotics for pink eye.
TRUTH: This is usually true.
RUMOR: Sunscreens cause cancer.
TRUTH: People are
constantly being told to use sunscreens when in the sun...to prevent
sunburn, wrinkling, and some forms of skin cancer. But sunscreens not
only block out skin damaging UV rays, but also the body's ability to
make vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency might increase the risk of other
kinds of cancer.
RUMOR: Taking large doses of vitamin B every day wards off mosquitos.
TRUTH: Vitamin B supplements are often
recommended in the popular media as a systemic repellent against
mosquitoes. The theory is that mosquitos don't like the smell of people
who take vitamin B.
RUMOR: Statins can cause memory loss.
TRUTH: Some patients taking statins are complaining of cognitive impairment such as forgetfulness, confusion, and memory loss.
I hope you enjoy the factoids. Some are straight up facts, some are funny, and some require a little more info digging.
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| Hey all... I'm counting down on my graduation: MAY 12 ,2007.
Graduation ceremoney is in Houston. I will be sending out invitations once the invitations come, but please let me know if you're interested in coming. ^_^
Days Til Graduation: 43 days
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