Health News 8

Cereals are one of good vitamin b1 sources

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Then and Now
• Vitamin B1

Then and Now

In this article we divert a bit from health subjects, although one could argue that this article speaks about society's mental health. In a humorous way it shows how our social values have changed, unfortunately for worse. At least, having a good chuckle is healthy.

The 2006 is gone, but the below comparisons between 1960 and now apply to this year even more so. It’s written from Australian perspective, with a ‘tongue in cheek’, but applies to just about any western country.

How the times have changed! In a few short decades, we’ve gone from a more relaxed society to a frightened one that is losing its heart and direction. We’ve entrusted more and more power over us, what by default, what by outright deception to us, by ever-more scheming politicians and their obedient servants – those same people who know the least about real life and are mostly out of touch with it.

Then and now - Sad but true.

Scenario: Jack pulls into school parking lot with rifle in gun rack.

1960 - Principal comes over, takes a look at Jack's rifle, goes to his car and gets his to show Jack.

2006 - School goes into lockdown, Police and Swat team called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his car or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers.

Scenario: John and Mark get into a fight after school.

1960 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins. John and Mark shake hands and end up best friends. Nobody goes to jail, nobody’s arrested and nobody’s expelled.

2006 - Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests John and Mark. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though John started it.

Scenario: Jeffrey won't be still in class, disrupts other students.

1960 - Jeffrey sent to office and given a good canning by Principal. Sits still in class.

2006 - Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. School gets extra money from government because Jeffrey has a disability.

Scenario: Billy breaks a window in his father's car and his Dad gives him a clip over the ears.

1960 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to uni, and becomes a successful businessman.

2006 - Billy's Dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang. Billy's sister is told by government psychologist that she remembers being abused herself and their father goes to prison. Billy's mum has affair with psychologist.

Scenario: Mark gets a headache and takes some panadol to school.

1960 - Mark shares headache medicine with the Principal out in the playground.

2006 - Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations. Car and parents’ home searched for drugs and weapons. Principal stood down under investigation for substance abuse.

Scenario: Mario fails high school English.

1960: Mario goes to night school, passes English, goes to uni.

2006: Mario's cause is taken up by state opposition party. Newspaper articles appear nationally, explaining that Teaching English requirement for graduation is racist. ACTU (Unions body) files class action lawsuit against the school system and Mario's English teacher.

English banned from core curriculum. Mario given diploma anyway but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he can't speak English.

Scenario: Stuart takes apart leftover firecrackers, puts them in a bottle and blows up an ant nest.

1960 - Ants die

2006 - RSPCA, Police and ASIO (spy agency) called. Stuart charged with domestic terrorism, ASIO investigates parents, siblings removed from home, computers confiscated. Stuart's Dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.

Scenario: Tony falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary hugs him to comfort him.

1960 - In a short time Tony feels better and goes on playing.

2006 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in prison.

Now you tell me when we were better off and safer, huh !!!

Vitamin B1

In the last newsletter we brought you information about B vitamins group. In this issue we continue describing each of the B group vitamins, starting with vitamin B1.

This first in the B group of vitamins is known as thiamin in North America, while Europe, in particular the UK refer to vitamin B1 as aneurine.

Vitamin B1 plays an important role in protecting the body’s nervous system, as well as cardiovascular and muscular functions. It’s particularly important for preserving memory and mental health.

Lack of vitamin B1 can cause weight loss, cardio abnormalities and muscular disorders. One of the known conditions caused by vitamin B1 deficiency is beri-beri syndrome. This condition usually afflicts adults, causing nerves inflammation and leading to more serious other problems.

Vitamin B1 is found in whole grains, beans, cereals and meat. Read the complete Vitamin B1 article.

QUOTE:

“What we do for ourselves goes and dies with us; what we do for others remains and is immortal.”

Albert Pine

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