Archive for February 5th, 2010
It’s getting hotter everyday from where I live and that just means one thing – summer is near! Families are planning trips to beaches and travels to somewhere colder. Since we live in the mountains, I think a trip to the beach is in order!
But first we need to make sure everything is complete – from accessories to summer flip flops!
I think the most widely used summer accessory is a pair of sunglasses. Ranging from the usual sunnies to aviators to celebrity sunglasses, make sure that what you get is has at least 99% UV protection or else it would be practically useless!
Thankfully, fashion has made sunglasses for every occasion (and women)!
The next thing would be a great (colorful would be nice) pair of sandals for the summer! Whether it’s going to be a pair of Havaianas or sexy strappy sandals, remember that your feet need to clean and your toes well-kept! A foot spa and a pedicure is a must!
Here is some summer style guide tips for you:
Stars and stripes are nice.
Floral prints are trendy too. Mini-florals!
Paint drips everywhere!
We all know that contraceptive pills, albeit having certain side effects, are generally safe for use everyday. That is why FDA regulates medicines in the first place, all medicines in the market need to be screened and regulated before public usage.
Yaz, a newer oral contraceptive pill manufactured by Bayer, has been under a lot of fire lately with more than 50 different lawsuits (around 50 have been dead) because of its hazardous side effects. What is worse, Bayer has proactively advertised the pill to consumers already before corrective action has been taken. Now, the FDA has ordered them to spend $20 million on corrective advertising alone.
Yaz Problems have been underscored with advertising. But generally, Yaz has a tendency to form blood clots leading to deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, heart strokes and gallbladder stones formation.
One would have thought that prescription drugs in the market are safe, but 50 deaths over a single drug is alarming! I hope the FDA is stricter with its rules and regulations next time. Studies have proven that a single ingredient called Drospirenone is present in Yaz that makes it hazardous. It can increase blood potassium levels, known as hyperkalemia, which can result in the Yaz heart problems and other side effects.
Chinese New Year is only a week away and I thought I’d share the lucky things for you this year. You can adopt these with your clothes and shoes! (and everything else)