Talking about Holidays....

As many of you know I am an international student here at the U.S. my homecountry is Guatemala. This year I am going to spend Christmas in Arizona instead of going home. I feel a little sad about it. It is not because I wont be back, by the only thought of not being with your beloved ones is sad. I have been trying to avoid feeling this way, but it is getting harder every time. I know that graduation is around the corner (May 2011) but it still feels like forever to me.

Do you have any advices or experiences of being far away from home?

Please leave your comments, they might help me in these moments.

BTW....Happy Holidays!!!!!

"Donde quiera que se esté bien, allí está la patria."

Ciceron

Quantum Mechanics and the attributes of God

Quantum mechanics...yes, sounds weird. However, it is interesting how this video shows how some quantum mechanics principles match with some God's attributes. If you want to see more videos, follow the channel found in youtube.

What do you know about Quantum mechanics? Do you think science and faith can match?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfttQ24L-fY&feature=&p=D1C4EE17F1581CD3&index=0&playnext=1

Health Benefits of Chlorophyll

What is Chlorophyll?

Chlorophyll is actually responsible for the green pigmentation in plants. What does chlorophyll do? Chlorophyll is what absorbs energy from the sun to facilitate photosynthesis in plants. Chlorophyll to plants is like blood to humans. It is important in many plant metabolic functions such as growth and respiration.



Liquid Chlorophyll from Nature's Sunshine Products



Benefits of Chlorophyll



• Chlorophyll helps in neutralizing the pollution that we breathe in and intake everyday - a good supplement for smokers

• It efficiently delivers magnesium and helps the blood in carrying the much needed oxygen to all cells and tissues.

• It is also found to be useful in assimilating and chelating calcium and other heavy minerals.

• It had been seen to have a good potential in stimulating red blood cells to improve oxygen supply.

I drink at least one liter of Chlorophyll per day. I can say it has help me in many aspects, my skin and my hair is healthier. My digestion has improved and I feel better after I started drinking it 3 months ago.

What do you think? Do you have any questions about this product?

More information:

http://www.nutritional-supplements-health-guide.com/chlorophyll-benefits.html

What is HPV? Who gets it?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) affects both females and males. HPV transmission can happen with any kind of genital contact with someone who has HPV—intercourse isn’t necessary.

Many people who have HPV don’t even know it, because the virus often has no signs or symptoms. That means you can get the virus or pass it on to your partner without knowing it.

In the United States, an estimated 75% to 80% of males and females will be infected with HPV in their lifetime. For most, the virus will clear on its own, but when it doesn’t, HPV can have consequences:

IN WOMEN:

• Precancers and cancers: cervical, (life threatening) vaginal, and vulvar

IN MEN:

• Genital warts

Reference: http://www.gardasil.com/what-is-gardasil/information-on-gardasil/


My grandmother and my mom suffered from cervical cancer at an early age. I have been thinking that I should get the vaccine in order to prevent getting the virus. There are two vaccines available:

Gardasil

Cervanix

Do you have any comments or experiences about the HPV or personal opinions about the vaccines?

Please leave your comments!

The New Professional Woman and her role as a housewife

What? Me a Housewife, no way! I did not study some many years to end up at home cooking and washing clothes! Do not get me wrong. I would love to have a family. Actually, that is one of my most important dreams. I love children and I am sure I would love my husband too!. However, my life's experiences have taught me that I am kind of a tough woman in regards house chores.

Hence, I am sure modern women can find a balance between their professional and family lives. I am still single, that's why I say that, however, there will be a day to settle down. How do you think women can be good wives and mothers and have a successful career? Are there any tools? Do you want to share experiences?

I will be extremely happy so see your comments! (Even if you are a guy too).

Swimming feels good!

Believe it or not, I learned how to swim during my first year at college. Before, I was afraid of drawing every time I was on a pool. However, since I learned and experience all the benefits of swimming, I can say it is one of my favorite things to do. Some of the benefits of a swimming routine are:

• Whole body conditioning
• Low risk of injury
• Low-impact exercise
• Improve blood pressure
• Stress reduction

If you have not tried swimming, give it a try! I extremely recommend it. If you have additional comments on this post, please share them with me! 

On how I fell in love with Shakespeare...

Oh what memories come to my mind when I remember my literature class at college...
Please, thy days come again in which I could watch and read one of my favorite authors' plays...
Yes, please come back...
The Sonnets, The Tempest, Othelo, Henry V, A Midsummer Night's dream...Hamlet.

I do not know if my attempt to sound poetic succeed. However, I wanted to share one of the classics Shakespearean soliloquies. There are many different interpretations, however, what I find extremely interesting is Shakespeare's ability of expressing different views about life and death with such a feeling that it makes you feel what Hamlet is going through at that moment.

If you haven't read Hamlet, or you do not want to read Hamlet; I recommend you to see Kenneth Branagh movie or if you prefer Mel Gibson's it is an option too.

This link is to  Branagh's soliloquy .Enjoy!

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7740lGif65Y

What do you know about Laminin?

According to EHow, Laminin is:

Laminins are major proteins in the basal lamina, a layer which lines the outer surface of cells. They form an important protein foundation for cell and organ health in almost every living mammal.

Role in Cell Development

Laminins form polypeptide chains which are crucial in the body's cell development, influencing cell differentiation, migration and adhesion as well as basic survival.

Lack of Laminin

Laminin is crucial for the development of many tissues, and as such is often referred to as the body's glue. A lack of laminins can have detrimental effects in cell, organ and muscle growth.

God's Work?

Due to their cruciform shape, some Christians believe that laminin proteins are the work of God. Believers cite Colossians 1:17 as proof of this: "He (Christ) is before all things, and in Him all things hold together."

Read more: Definition of Laminin | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_5566302_definition-laminin.html#ixzz14jAUpbSH