Atkins for Diabetics. Over the past few years, a significant amount of research- much of it reported in this newsletter- has shown that low-carb diets are effective not only for weight loss, but for improving many measures of risk for heart disease and diabetes.
The first ten amendments to the Constitutionâthe Bill of Rightsâcame into effect on December 15, 1791, limiting the powers of the federal government of the United States and protecting the rights of all citizens, residents and visitors in American territory.
Here are five parts of the Constitution that support and protect our individual rights and freedoms: The Bill of Rights â The Bill of Rights was introduced by James Madison (the fourth president) in 1789 and became the first 10 Constitutional Amendments in 1791. The Bill of Rights defines the following rights: 1  Freedom of speech, press, religion and petition. 2  Right to keep and bear arms. 3  Protection from quartering of soldiers. 4  Protection from unreasonable search and seizure.