Glass Fish
Glass Fish
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 Antique Loetz Czech Formosa Glass Vase Looks Like Design Fish ONE OF A KIND  US $8,999.99
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 Collectable art glass Fish vase EAST WEST SERIES BY WORLD FAMOUS HIROSHI YAMANO US $5,695.00
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 AQUAMARINE MURANO GLASS FIGURAL FISH AQUARIUM SCULPTURE ON STAND SIGNED DATED US $3,300.00
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 STUNNING METAL AND GLASS FISH SCULPTURE ORIGINAL NAFPLIOTIS GLASSIOUS OF GREECE US $2,000.00
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 INCREDIBLE HAWKES HAND CUT CRYSTAL GLASS OIL LAMP BASE CROSS OVER WITH FISH US $1,999.00
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 RARE R Lalique 85 Frosted Lavender Crystal Glass Vase Relief Heron Fish Plants US $1,999.00
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 MURANO GLASS ITALY MARIO MORI DESIGNER FISH 1982 US $1,850.00
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 MURANOS OWN ROMANO DONA FISH STUNNING BEAUTY 34 POUNDS OF ART GLASS US $1,800.00
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 Studio Ahus Sweden Glass Fish Mid century Style Sculpture LARGE US $1,650.00
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 Pair Licio Zanetti Murano Glass Fish Sculptures US $1,600.00
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 Vintage Extremely Rare Purple Glass Fish Sculpture US $2,000.00
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 Lalique France Clear Frosted Crystal Art Glass Carp Fish Figure 10 US $1,495.00
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 Alfredro Barbini 16 Cenedese Tropical Fish Glass Vase US $1,200.00
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 PAIR 40S MID CENTURY MODERN MURANO GLASS FISH LAMPS US $1,200.00
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 NEW in BOX STEUBEN art glass BIG TROPICAL FISH NIB 1950 Vintage PUFFER BLOWFISH US $1,199.00
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 Signed Jan Scanlin Art Glass Fountain Sculpture Dolphin Seahorse Lion Fish 2001 US $999.95
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 SIGNED Elio Raffaeli MURANO Fish in Bag SCULPTURE Glass PAPERWEIGHT Spectacular US $999.00 |
 VINTAGE MURANO ART GLASS AQUARIUM FISH BLOCK 1950S 1960S CENEDESE US $976.54
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 VINTAGE MURANO ART GLASS AQUARIUM FISH BLOCK 1950S 1960S CENEDESE US $976.54
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 SIGNED Genuine MURANO Aquarium SCULPTURE Glass with LABEL Fish PAPERWEIGHT 6 lbs US $900.00 |
 LARGE Vintage Signed Edward Haal Orrefors Fish Graal Art Glass Ball Vase 1059B US $899.99
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 Art Stained Glass Fish Window Panel Signed Les Vitraux US $895.00
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 INNOCENT CAT THAT ATE THE FISH GLASS STATUE FIGURINE US $895.00
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 MURANO GLASS FISH AQUARIUM US $950.00
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 Vintage GUYOL Glass SCULPTURE w Fish Serenity Studio Art SIGNED 14 of 500 US $800.00
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 R Lalique 85 Frosted Crystal Glass Vase Relief Heron FishBirdsPlants Rare US $799.95
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A Glass or Two a Day is Just What the Doctor Ordered
So, can drinking red wine really be good for you? And, if so, how much is healthy? There must be many people, like me, who enjoy the odd glass or two (or three, or four) of red wine, so these are the questions that we need answered.
Back in 2006 a team of researchers published details of how they had seen some apparent health benefits of red wine in the journal, Nature. They found that, when given to mice, red wine countered some of the negative effects of a high calorie diet. Their tests indicated that the red wine appeared to increase the lifespan of the mice and contributed towards improvements in their health. But it didn't help the mice to lose weight so there is no way that we are going to drink away those annoying excess pounds. Pity about that.
Research has identified the molecule called resveratrol which comes from the skins of grapes used to make red wine. Many other red-skinned fruits are also reported to contain healthy polyphenol components. Resveratrol has some remarkable properties, extending the lifespan of yeast by as much as 60%. The lifespan of worms and flies was increased by around 30% and fish an incredible 60%.
Can we say, with any confidence, that red wine will make us healthier and help us to live longer. More recent research suggests that moderate red wine consumption, of about one glass a day, may help protect us against certain cancers, reduce cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure and reduce the likelihood of heart disease. Lots of good reasons why we should each fill a few big wine glasses with our favourite red wines.
One extensive study compared German and French red wines. It was found that the French appear to know something about making healthy red wines because their wines were found to contain a higher level of antioxidants. It is thought that this fact is the underpinning reason why people in certain areas of France, where their diet is high in fat, exhibited a surprisingly lower incidence of heart attacks than other parts of the world. Unfortunately the evidence is inconclusive but it has prompted further studies into this interesting aspect of red wine.
It is the antioxidants in red wine that are responsible for its remarkable healing powers. These neat little healers do a remarkable job. These work to prevent the negative impact of free radicals on healthy cells. Free radicals are organic molecules that are responsible for many diseases, aging and tissue breakdown. Free radicals are created by environmental pollution, cigarette smoking, herbicides and even the chemicals contained in some cleaning agents. Minimising the levels of free radicals in our bodies will reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes and a glass of red wine a day can apparently help a lot.
Moderation is the key, as it is in many things. Around one glass a day for women and two glasses a day for men is what is generally considered acceptable. And they are talking about regular wine glasses, not enormous brandy glasses or beer tankards.
glass fish ~David Labadie