The use of anaesthetic for surgery has always resulted in hair loss. This is usually a temporary case, in which case, given enough time, the hair will recover. However, for image purposes, patients have to go on with their life. For example, a model who has to undergo a surgery for removal of multiple cysts, will experience hair loss within the first three weeks. Growth of hair will take another three months or so. In the meantime, the model may have assignments to do for advertisers. Given this situation, the best solution is to use hair loss concealers which will do a wonderful job.Doctors have been using DermMatch to conceal scars caused by hair loss surgey. However, they noticed that the hair surrounding the scars gets thicker and fuller. And this finding was used for another application, that is, to conceal hair loss and hair thinning. Interestingly, even Professional associations endorsed the use of DermMatch, which is usually not the case. The American Hair Loss Association logo appears with their recommendation and so did the logo and recommendation for the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons. Two well known magazines, People and Good Housekeeping, also wrote about this product. I guess if Professional associations are willing to stake their reputations with a product, they must have done enough research themselves to be confident in that product.
DermMatch has a number of features that are definitely pluses for them as compared to their competitors. First the application is easy, no big fuss or complicated procedure, which appeal to most users. Secondly, it is waterproof which makes it even more appealing for swimmers who may be thinning in the hair due to too much chorine in the water in the swimming pool. The product is considered safe and most importantly, the price is very reasonable and within the reach of most people.
Fruit and vegetables have protective qualities but more attention is being paid to vitamins C and E and beta carotene. These are antioxidants which fight cell-damaging free radicals, the toxic by-products of the body’s normal chemistry responsible for aging, heart disease and cancer.
Studies how that eating up to one kilogram of tomatoes a day may also reduce your cancer risk because lycopene, the pigment that turns to tomatoes red, is thought to protect against cancer-causing toxins from cigarette smoke and exhaust fumes. They’re also believed to reduce cancer of the prostate, mouth, oesophagus and stomach. Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C which boosts the immune system. Apples area high source of fibre which can prevent bowel problems.
But it’s not just nutrients that are responsible for the benefits fruit and vegetables can offer us. They also contain newly discovered phytochemicals, non-nutritive substances which may lower cholesterol and blood pressure and reduce the risk of hormone-dependent cancers such as breast cancer.
Buy them fresh and use as quickly as possible, store in a cool place or in the fridge to preserve their C and B-group vitamins. Keep cooking time down to the minimum and barely cover them with water. eat raw vegetables as often as you can.
Picture this, you get home one day feeling like you want to punch the daylights out of someone who drove you up the wall in the office. Or perhaps you feel so lousy and demotivated you need to get your system going again. What do you do? Put all that pent-up energy to good use. Exercise! Swim, jog, run, cycle, anything.
Making time to exercise calls for some discipline. We won’t enumerate the benefits of working out. You need to sweat it out at least three times a week, so get down to an exercise regime. Get your heart pumping and you will definitely feel refreshed.
Just 30 minutes of exercise everyday can do wonders for dull, tired skin. It improves blood circulation and increase oxygen to the skin. This in turn boosts the skin’s natural collagen building and increases skin regeneration. Both these processes lead to a healthier, more radiant skin. Exercise also calms the nerves and promotes a deeper, more revitalizing sleep.
Been thinking about signing up for gym to shed those extra pounds or just to simply keep yourself in shape? Better start asking the right questions to get your money’s worth.
Is the gym clean? Is the equipment well-maintained?
Is the staff qualified with regards to weight training and also first aid should you get injured in your exercising routine?
Is the gym kept clean? is the air in the gym area well- circulated or stale?
Is the temperature maintained at a certain level to avoid injuries? If it’s too cold, you risk joint and muscle injuries.
Does the gym offer regularly scheduled follow-up evaluations of your progress?
Traveler’s diarrhea is a food or drink borne infection that may hit persons traveling in less sanitary areas. In order to avoid getting diarrhea, you have to be careful with what you take in. You can easily get diarrhea if yo simply ingest anything without considering its hygiene safety. Here are some tips that you can follow while you are traveling.
Avoid drinking water that you can’t confirm the source of , including ice blocks. All bottled water is considered safe. So when traveling don’t forget to include a one-litre bottle of spring water in you luggage.
Avoid eating raw vegetables, meat and seafood. make sure that your food is cooked properly.
Do not drink milk unless it has bean pasteurized or boiled. if you doubt the source of ice cream or milk products, don’t hesitate to avoid them because they are a frequent source of intestinal infections.
Always make sure that you peel the skin of the fruit when you eat. Do not eat fruits that you cannot peel.
Yes, quit smoking and you’ll halve your risk of heart disease in 1 year. So never say never. According to the American Cancer Society, 20 minutes after you smoke you last cigarette, your blood pressure and pulse rate drop to normal levels. Within 48 hours, your ability to smell and to taste are enhances.
After two to 12 weeks, circulation improves and lung function increases by up to 30 percent. Breathing becomes easier a current smoker. At the five-year mark, the death rate from lung cancer for tech former pack-a-day smoker decreases by almost 50 percent. After 20 years, the death rate from lung cancer is close to that of a non-smoker. After 15 years, the risk of heart disease is the same as that of a non-smoker.
Tips: To remove nicotine spot on your fine china, dip a cork into moist salt and rub it over the stain.
If you are curious as to what are the food of love, read on. It may not be of surprise to some but interestingly, these are the effect it will cause when eaten.
Oysters - Rich in zinc which makes you feel less lethargic and increases your sexual desire. It might also make you more fertile, so use contraception if you’re not trying to get pregnant.
Chocolate - Contains phenylethylamine, a chemical that stimulates the nervous system and increase the body’s level of endorphins ( happy hormones, which heightens your body’s ability for experiencing pleasure.
Pumpkin seeds - Contain zinc, which enhances the sensory system, making you more responsive to touch.
Strawberries - Its ability to increase sexual desire could be linked to their scent, as research shows sweet-scented foods make us feel sexy.
Purple food - Blueberries, plums, black and red grapes are believed to fight wrinkles. many are also rich in vitamin C and help guard against colds.
Green Food - Feeling weary? Boost your vitamin B complex potassium and magnesium intake with sprouts, watercress, broccoli, lettuce and peas.
Yellow foods - Protect your heart with yellow and orange fruits and veggies such as lemons, grapefruit and carrots as these contain lots of beta carotene.
Orange foods - Bump up your vitamin C intake and ward off colds with oranges, tangerines, lemons, pumpkin and mangoes.
Red foods - Protect your man’s health with plenty of tomatoes which may guard against prostate cancer. Red fruits are also an excellent source of vitamin C.
Every day, we work, play, exercise and rest without allowing our muscles to execute a full range of motions. This leads to injuries, poor posture and low energy levels. Consistent and proper stretching can help you achieve balance in your fitness programme. Here are some reasons to stretch before each and every one of your simple to vigorous workouts.
To increase and maintain the range of motion in various joints.
To relieve muscle soreness.
To improve your capacity for activity. Stretched muscles require less energy to complete movements
To help prevent sprains in the joints and muscles. Stretching also helps prevent re-injury to previously traumatized areas.
To reduce tightness that might add to pain, spasms or cramps.
To help in recovery during rehabilitation for past injuries or injuring post-operative re-conditioning.
Stretching also eases aches and pains and releases tension. Try the following:
In the morning - as soon as you wake up, stretch your arms above your ear. Stretch your legs, point your toes and hold for 15 seconds.
At your desk - sit with feet flat on the floor. Take one hand over your head and try to touch between your shoulder blades. Hold for10 seconds. Repeat on other side. From the same position, stretch arms out in front of you at chest level. Entwine fingers, palms facing out, and push away from you. hold for 10 seconds.
Cocoa powder actually protects your teeth by stopping sugar from attacking the enamel, says the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. And dark chocolate contains 70 percent cocoa!
Chocolate also has nutritious goodies such as iron, calcium and protein. Chocoholics, our time has come! So a choco-a-day to keep the dentist away!
Watch your calorie intake. Certain foods contain lots of calories such as cake, chocolate, ice cream and burger. Your calorie intake should suit your lifestyle. The more sedentary, the less you can afford.
Always select food which is low in fat. Nowadays, there are a lot of food and drinks that are low-fat in the market. Instead few sticking to you usual full-cream milk, switch to low-fat or even skim milk. You may find you’ll like low-fat or skim-milk if yo give yourself a chance to get used to it.
If you like to cook, try to avoid using too much oil. You can always change your style of cooking to steaming, boiling,baking or microwaving instead of frying. Season foods with spices and herbs instead of salt and butter.
Avoid eating too many eggs. eat no more than two or three eggs per week since the egg yolk contains a lot of ‘bad’ cholesterol. If you want to take more eggs, use tow eggs whites in place of one whole eggs.
Reduce drinking soft drinks as they contain lot of hidden sugar.
Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods. Take plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
Eat food in moderation. Don’t eat too much until you feel uncomfortable. Control yourself from eating more than you need. There are certain things that you have to force yourself to observe.
Don’t skip your meals because it will make you feel extremely hungry and eat more when you next eat.
Avoid junk food if you can. Most junk food do not contain any nutrients.
Make sure that you drink enough water. Drink eight glasses of water a day.
Did you know that salmon, tuna, walnuts and pumpkins are great pick-me-ups? According to British nutritional therapist Amanda Geary, these foods can put people into positive moods.
A meat consisting of the above gives you a boost unsurpassed even by chocolate! Start filling up on this.
Do you reward yourself with food after a workout thinking the after burn form exercise will torch excess calories?
Don’t! A study from the University of Colorado health Sciences Centre in Denver, US shows that cardio exercise does not result in any increase in metabolic rate afterward.
Best bet: Up the intensity to burn as many calories as you can during workouts.
Hectic deadlines, skipping meals and lack of rest can all lead to gastritis. A glass of milk or antacids only offer temporary relief. To put out a fiery stomach, exercise these tips.
Instead of filling yourself up on one meal so you can starve for the rest of the day, choose to have small, frequent meals that will fill yo up without giving yo a bloated feeling. Also don’t ever skip meals. Even if it means just munching on a cracker, do it. Opt of a high-fiber meal consisting vegetables and oat grains. A glass of raw cabbage juice helps dilute stomach acid an relive pain.
Gastritis is not only caused by poor eating habits but by stress as well. Take time to chill out and relax. Cut out smoking, caffeinated drinks, alcohol and colas. All this aggravate the pain further.
If you’re a real stress-head, try this ancient Chinese practice taht can zap stress, apin and keep illnesses at bay.
Qi Gong works to remove blocks and icnrease teh flow of energy through yoru body using a combination of controlled breathing, concentration and simple movements.
And a free flow of energy equals a health body. Qi gong can be done anywhere, anytime even while watching television, commuting to work to even waiting in line.
A report from the British Thoracic Society states that women today seem to be more susceptible to lung disease than their predecessors. It’s said that lung cancer kills more women than breast cancer. besides the fact that there are more women smoking today, hormone levels and asthma seem to be triggers as well.
Here’s how to protect your lungs:
Heed symptoms - A cough that doesn’t seem to go away , breathlessness, a change a spit or chest pain requires medical attention. Don’t wait till it’s too late.
Load up on tomatoes - A study done at the University of Nottingham revealed that those who ate five apples a week or three tomatoes a week had better lung function.
Quit smoking - Throw away that pack of ciggies and give your lungs a break.
Liquids like soft drinks fill you up less than a meal. Because of this, it is easy to think that they can’t contribute to weight gain. The danger is that you’ll drink more of it to stave off the urge to snack, when it would have been healthier if you would just eaten a piece of fruit or a sandwich.
So try drinking one glass of water before every glass of high kilojoule liquid and you’ll feel full quicker so you’ll drink less. According to experts, if you’re really hoked on soft drinks that contain caffeine then switch to caffeine-free soft or diet drinks first sot that you get rid of the caffeine addiction. Then try weaning yourself off the drink by drinking healthier liquids such as water and herbal tea.
Once upon a time chocolate was just a snack food. Now it has become the devil of your diet. Night and day it enters your subconscious saying “eat me”, yet you try not to give in because you know it’s “bad”.
“If you say foods are bad, then you will start to crave them because they are forbidden” says Dr Marks. “Then the next time you have the food, you can’t stop at just eating a little bit because you have denied yourself for so long. I call this diet sabotage. It occurs because you regard your eating plan as one of deprivation rather than a healthy and permanent lifestyle change.”
According to Dr. Marks, eat food you like in small quantities. That means allowing yourself some chocolate every now and then.
Does any of these symptom sounds familiar. Read on…
Difficulty in sleeping
Change of appetite
easily irritable
Loss of interest in hobbies, studies or work
Feeling suicidal
Feeling low or sad for no apparent reason
If the signs sound familiar, do something. Although research has shown it can be inherited or might be triggered by severe stress (eg; death in the family, divorce, etc) depression has also been known to occur for no apparent reason. Consult a physician or a psychiatrist. Depression is not just a low mood. It can have serious effects on your life.
In the good old days of our grandfather’s time, nobody had to worry about nutrition. This is because most people lived on farms and ate wholesome, natural foods. When they need chickens, they just asked the children to go to the chicken pen and catch one of them. If they need fresh cow’s milk, they just went to milk the cow. The vegetables are in the garden and the fruit trees are in the backyard.
Unfortunately, today’s giant commercial poultry farm used steroids, chemicals and drugs to breed the chicken. Standards like, size, weight, fats are used to determine the buyers needs.