Quick rundown why everybody should send me money NOW: October is not my top money-saving month. So many days to remember, so many people that expects more than morsels to celebrate with anything ranging from chocolate-cake and tea, to merlot and brie.
We had in quick succession; 8th - my sister’s birthday, 17th - our anniversary (25 nogal!), 20th - my brother-in-law’s birthday, 27th - my wife Renette’s birthday (a bit more than 25 nogal!), 27th - the pharmacy’s birthday (58 years of which we had the joy of the previous 9), and then the month will be over.
There is an old saying in Afrikaans: “Oktober, die mooiste, mooiste maand.” It seems to be quite true. It is indeed a beautiful month. Just look at who shares birthdays in October:
Sting, Mahatma Gandhi, Kate Winslet, Brit Ekland, Chevy Chase, Paul Simon, Cliff Richard, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Angela Lansbury, Evel Knievel (on the 17th nogal), Alfred Nobel, and on the 27th – John Cleese for humor, Theodore Roosevelt for insight and Captain James Cook for bravery.
The fact that I know most of these names so well gives my age away or says a lot about the days when we were still taught some sort of history.
Enough of the old: Now for some exciting current news:
Thank you. Now let’s move onto some interesting medical snippets picked up recently. (Courtesy of 24.com)
Fat may shield cancer
Fatty tissue may hinder the body's ability to destroy cells that can cause cancer, suggests a
It has long been known that overweight people are at increased risk of certain types of cancer, but scientists have been trying to understand the reasons why and whether losing weight can help reduce cancer risk or offer any benefits after a tumour has formed.
Based on their findings in mice, the
Almonds could help you lose weight
A handful of almonds, a rich source of flavonoid antioxidants, vitamin E and magnesium, may enhance the feeling of fullness in people and aid weight management, suggests a new study.
Satiety has been called the 'Holy Grail of nutrition' and is seen as a key target in the battle against obesity, which is taking a heavy toll around the globe. More than 29% of South African men and 56% of South African women are currently classified as overweight or obese, according to the latest statistics by the Medical Research Council of South Africa. Foods marketed for satiety enhance feelings of fullness after eating, acting as a boost to a person's will power. People found their daily almond snack to be very filling, and so they naturally compensated in their caloric intake at other times of the day. In other words, almond consumption could displace other foods from the diet, leading to a more stable weight.
Cholesterol drugs help smokers
The millions of people who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may have another reason to cheer: These medications may also help boost the lung health of smokers and former smokers.
And a second study reported at the
Cell phones sabotaging sperm
Heavy cell phone use can harm a man's sperm count and quality, says a study by researchers in the
They tracked 364 men being evaluated for infertility. The men were divided into three groups, based on their sperm count.
Among men whose sperm counts were within the normal range, those who used a cell phone for more than four hours a day produced an average of 66 million sperm a day, 23 percent less than men in the same group who never used cell phones.
(Moral of the story? Never make a date with your cell phone)
Some interesting facts about water
Only 1,1% of the water on earth is suitable for drinking.
Our bodies consist of 55 – 75% water.
Depression and fatigue are often symptoms of dehydration.
It is healthy to drink water with meals, as it aids the process of digestion.
The best way of getting rid of water retention is to drink a lot of water.
Water allows the body to metabolise fats more efficiently.
Good water intake prevents the skin from sagging.
Water is the main food the body needs.
The thirst reflex only appears when our bodies are already dehydrated.
Children dehydrate more quickly than adults do, and a survey revealed that 65% of schoolchildren drank too little water.
A 2% reduction of water levels in the body can lead to a 20% decrease in mental and physical performance.
Dehydration may induce contractions in pregnant women.
And now for a quick commercial: My own range called PeeCee:
Judging only from sales in our own shop, it is going to be a hit. The Bath Salts are flying, the Shaving Crème is quite popular, the Bath Oil is a winner and the Air & Fabric Spray is still our best seller! Soon we will have a Shower Gel and an After Sun Soothing Spray as well as our own branded Palm Oil Soap.
Please support us in the process of branding this range by buying the products. They are good, they are affordable, and they are proudly local!
One day you can brag to your friends that you were using these products when they were still unknown and made in a little pharmacy on the coast!
Have to love and leave you now, gotta shake up some more salts!
Greetings from around the Anniversary Cake,
Pieter and Renette Naudé
