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Evolution of the Facelift

October 31, 2009 admin No comments
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To most people, a facelift is just a facelift. In its generic sense, it can be used to describe any cosmetic improvement given to anything from a public building to a person to a political platform. However, to cosmetic surgeons, a facelift can mean any of a number of things, all of which are constantly changing. If you are considering a facelift, it is important to understand the development of the facelift and its current state as a medical treatment to make sure you get the best possible results.

Early Facelifts

The facelift is a relatively recent innovation in surgery. Nose and ear reconstruction were performed in ancient India. Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) was reported in the late sixteenth century. Cosmetic rhinoplasty and abdominoplasty (without navel repositioning) were invented in the late nineteenth century. Breast lifts and reductions were also pioneered about this time. However, facelifts have only been in use since the early 20th century. The earliest facelifts involved repositioning skin on the face and little else. The procedure (and many others) was described in the book La chirurgie esthétique; son role social, published by Dr. A Noel in 1926.

More than Skin Deep

The skin-only technique of the facelift continued until the mid-1970s, when doctors began lifting the underlying muscle tissue, known as the Superficial Muscloaponeurotic System (SMAS) as well to provide better results. The results doctors achieved by repositioning the SMAS were not only more pleasing, because they allowed doctors to recontour the face as well as tighten the skin, but were also longer lasting because the SMAS has more structural integrity than the skin.

Short Scar

Then, in the 1990s, doctors developed what is known as the short-scar facelift. Short-scar facelifts provided less cosmetic improvement with less invasive surgery. This option came to be known under a number of names–S-Lift, Quicklift, Lifestyle Lift, etc—as brand-conscious doctors sought to package and market their unique procedure. Although the results of the short-scar facelift are neither as dramatic nor as long-lasting as the full facelift, they have become reasonably popular among especially working men and women who cannot afford the downtime of the more dramatic surgery.

A Stitch in Time?

In the first part of the 21st century, one of the most popular innovations has been the introduction of the thread lift, in which the lifting of the skin and muscles is performed by a barbed thread. The advantages promised by this procedure are that it provides the same results as a short-scar or even full facelift without any significant downtime whatsoever. However, the reality seems to be that the thread lift is a historical anomaly as its results are uneven and sometimes quite bad as the thread can show through to the surface of the face. The thread can also often be felt by the patient, usually painfully. It seems unlikely that the thread lift will continue to be used in the future.

Further Developments

Today, doctors continue to work on the technique of the short-scar facelift to find a better compromise between results and surgery. The goal is to provide a facelift that has the same lifespan as the full facelift, but only requires the scars of the short-scar facelift and has little downtime. There is some progress in this area, leading to the creation of new variants of the short-scar facelift in areas where there is high demand for cosmetic surgery, such as San Diego. To make sure you receive the best procedure possible, be sure to inquire with your cosmetic surgeon about the technique he or she uses, what kind of results it achieves, and what level of tradeoffs you are making between surgical invasiveness and results.



To make sure you receive the best procedure possible, be sure to inquire with your cosmetic surgeon about the technique he or she uses, what kind of results it achieves, and what level of tradeoffs you are making between surgical invasiveness and results.

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All About Healthy Diet And Nutrition – How To Eat Right

October 30, 2009 admin No comments
Diet and Nutrition


With the fast-paced, technologically driven world people are now living, who would have the slightest idea that the most important rampart of normal living is being neglected?

Undeniably, because of the busy courses of people’s lives, people tend to forget some of the vital fragments in maintaining a healthy lifestyle diet and nutrition.

THE CONVERGENCE

The terms “diet” and “nutrition” are defined into two different sentences but are greatly connected. By definition, “diet” refers to the food and liquid intake of a person while “nutrition” pertains to the science of dealing with food and nourishment. When these two are combined, an entirely new meaning can be derived. More than the issues of food and liquid intake and the science of food and nourishment, diet and nutrition can revolve around nutritional information on various dietary supplements and the benefits vitamins and minerals to a person’s body.

Making yourself familiar with latest diet and nutrition topics, trends, and tips can lead you to the renewal of your health and well being commitment inside your home. You must remember that it’s never too late to redirect your eating habits, but before you take that drastic change, learn what are the common diet and nutrition mistakes so you can avoid them.

1. Careless assumption that the food choices you have are better than they actually are. Experts say that people who are very particular about diet and nutrition have larger tendencies of thinking and believing that their food choices are healthier than they really are. Make sure that you eat whole, fresh, and unprocessed foods whenever possible.

2. Confusion over carbohydrates. Although many people say that low carb diets are effective, experts say that there are excellent carbs that make people eat less. So before you cut down on carbs totally, make sure that you have consulted your dietician if this diet will be good for you.

3. You think you’re eating too much when you’re not. Experts say that one of the most common mistakes people make is that they overestimate and underestimate the amount of food their body needs. Make sure that you monitor the portion sizes of your food.

4. Not eating enough food or not eating often. Overeating and under eating may put the person at risk because it disrupts disrupting blood sugar and insulin levels. Make sure that you eat something every three hours and don’t starve before eating the next meal.

5. Neglecting the value of regular exercise. Making exercise a regular part of your life can definitely contribute to great diet and nutrition.

6. Taking in a lot of dietary supplements. A vitamin or dietary pill is a supplement that is meant to complement a person’s diet; therefore it should not be considered as substitutes for the foods you’re supposed to be eating. Experts say that one all-purpose multivitamin a day is enough to complement the nutrients you don’t get from the foods you don’t eat.

7. Following nutrition and weight loss guidelines by the book. Since people are different, it is only natural for them to have individual needs. Although diet and nutrition plans work for the majority of people, not everything can help you improve you overall diet and nutrition.

One of the major reasons why people get overweight or suffer from minor and major health risks is that they don’t practice having a healthy diet. Healthy diet which include eating balanced amount of food from all food groups along with exercise or regular physical activity can lessen people’s inclination to health problems.

PLANNING ON A HEALTHY DIET

Experts say that though basic principle of healthy diet is simple, most people are having a hard time sticking to it. Major reasons may include a super busy lifestyle, work that causes a lot of stress or even an environment that is not conducive to having a healthy diet.

Although it is hard to start and maintain a healthy diet, nothing is impossible if you really want to achieve a healthy mind and body. For starters, it is advisable to mix up food choices from each food group. Eating a large variety of foods and veggies can also serve as a warm up in avoiding the foods that contribute to drastic weight gain. Having a balanced intake of calcium-rich foods, whole grains, and protein-rich products will also keep you in track.

To be able to maintain eating a healthy diet, you must also know your restrictions of fats, salt and sugars levels, and intakes. Lastly, you must monitor your body weight regularly for you to know if your body is absorbing all the nutrients it needs.

Here are more tips for eating well and achieving a healthy diet:

1. Meals based on starchy foods are a good start to a healthy diet. Experts agree that people should eat more starchy foods such as bread, cereals, rice, pasta, and potatoes because they are a good source of energy not to mention being the main source of a range of nutrients of a person’s diet like fiber, calcium, iron, and vitamin B.

2. Load up a lot of fruits and veggies. Eating at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day is an ideal way to maintain a healthy diet. But, it is sometimes hard to achieve because people do not want to waste time peeling or chopping certain fruits and veggies. The best way to keep up with the recommended fruit and veggies intake if to eat a variety of fruits that are either fresh, frozen, canned or dried and picking out veggies that can be finger delights such as celery, broccoli, carrots, beans and peas.

3. Be more “fishy” Despite of the so-called “high mercury content” of fish, nutrition experts say that eating more fish especially oily fish is an important component of a healthy diet because it is a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

4. Try to cut down on saturated fats and sugars. Do not totally cut down on fats because your body needs it to stay healthy. Basically, fats are categorized into saturated and unsaturated fat. The former has high amount of cholesterol and the latter has lower amounts that lowers blood cholesterol. Cut down only on foods that are high in saturated fat such meat pies, sausages, hard cheese, butter and lard, pastry, cakes and biscuits, cream and the like. Also monitor your sugar intake because aside from causing decay, sugary foods can also be high in calories that contribute to weight gain.

5. Eat less salt. Too much salt can raise your blood pressure.

6. Drink lots and lots of water to keep your body well-hydrated.



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Best Wheelchair Exercises And Fitness For The Disabled

October 22, 2009 admin No comments
The best Fitness Exercise


If you spend long hours in a wheelchair you know it can lead to uneasiness and be very uncomfortable, which is true for anyone who is disabled. Keeping the body moving as much as possible in your wheelchair should be a regular part of your daily fitness program. This should be a priority no matter what your disability. Doing regular wheelchair exercise will help you increase your strength, flexibility, improve your mobility, strengthen your heart and lungs, and help you control your weight.

When starting or ending any workout or exercise session, it’s important to take ten minutes to warm up, stretch a little but without hurting yourself and then cool down for about ten minutes. When you work out with weights you want to start slowly and gradually work up to more weight. Start with simple exercises as outlined below and then move on to some of the more difficult exercises.

Your upper body workout should include exercises that include both arms, the torso, neck, and the shoulders. However, depending on the nature of the disability, everyone’s situation is different so make sure to consult with your doctor. Let the doctor know what exercises you plan to do and get his/her okay and which of the exercises are best for you and which should be avoided

Now for your fitness workout there are two types of wheelchair exercise that you’ll want to use for your workout – and those are resistance training and strength training.

Resistance training: Resistance training uses large, stretchy rubber bands that are called resistance bands. Take the bands and wrap them securely around a stable object such as a door, or the arm of your wheelchair. Pull the bands towards you and then the other way away from you to give your muscles a good workout. Rubber bands can be used for pull-downs, shoulder rotations and arm and leg extensions.

Strength training: Strength training uses the lifting of ‘free weights’ or dumbbells. If you don’t have ‘free weights’ or dumbbells try to find some cans of food that fit nicely in your hands. Or you might be able to find something better. Whatever you choose have it weighed. You want to start with one or two pound weights and gradually work up. Do three sets of 12 repetitions for each exercise resting between each set.

You can use TV time to lift your weights if you aren’t motivated to set up a daily routine. Combine exercise with some of your favorite television shows.

Some of the benefits you’ll achieve through strength training include the ability to better perform daily activities such as pushing your wheelchair, holding or carrying items and transferring in and out of your wheelchair. Disabled people or wheelchair users often have what is called an inefficient ‘push’. You can easily work these muscles. By just spending a few minutes every day building up and strengthening your muscles you’ll find it much easier, regardless of your disability, to do many tasks that you have difficulty with now.

If you have difficulty applying the above exercises resistance training or strength training due to your disability or for some other reason or for an added benefit get a DVD that will help you keep fit while you sit and offer exercises from a sitting position.

Always maintain a positive attitude about your workout and while you’re working out. Try to get into a good regular wheelchair exercise and fitness program that you’ve designed for yourself regardless of your disability. If you can move something you can exercise.

Set realistic goals and reward yourself for working out. Don’t do anything you know you shouldn’t. Start slowly. Keep your eye on the end result. A simple but the best wheelchair exercise and fitness program can improve your overall health, boost your immune system, get blood flowing to the brain preventing brain diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s and increase mobility for you. And encourage others who are disabled to exercise along with you whenever you get together for an added boost.



For more information on wheelchair exercise and travel tips for people with disabilities, go to a nurse’s website http://www.AllAboutDisabledTravel.com specializing in travel, wheelchairs, exercise, sports and more with tips, help, advice and resources including info on wheelchair exercise DVD

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How to Cure Body Odor and Perspiration?

October 21, 2009 admin No comments
Wellness of the Body


Every individual has a characteristic odor on the body, which is caused due to several factors. Chiefly these odors are caused due to the presence of bacteria on the body of the person. These bacteria multiply in the presence of sweat. This is when the odor becomes strong enough to become offensive.

In some people, even though there is profuse sweating, the odor is not offensive; whereas in others the odor can be extremely offensive even with a small amount of perspiration. Hence the body odor will depend on several factors. The diet one eats, the climate one lives in, gender, occupation, age and mood all contribute in some way or other towards body odor.

Ayurveda believes body odor is due to the presence of toxins in the body. The chief toxin that is responsible for the body odor is the ama, which is the buildup of undigested food material in the respiratory tract. If the ama is not controlled within time, then it would spread to other regions of the body. From there, it would be eliminated in the form of perspiration, causing severe body odors. The buildup of ama is due to an imbalance in the pitta dosha of the person’s body; but the body odor itself can be caused due to a vitiation of all the three doshas.

(1) Useful Herbs in the Treatment of Body Odor and Perspiration

® Alfalfa (Medicago satina)

Alfalfa has an antibacterial agent present in its chlorophyll. When alfalfa is consumed, it reduces the problem of body odor by killing the bacteria present on the body.

® Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Just like alfalfa, parsley also has antibacterial properties in its chlorophyll. Moreover, parsley contains zinc in it which is known to have powers in reducing body odors.

® Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Rosemary is an antibacterial herb. Hence it is used in several deodorants to kill the bacteria living on the body and make it odor-free.

(2) Dietary Treatments for Body Odor and Perspiration

Diet becomes absolutely important to reduce offensive body odors, as the presence of odors is due to the improper digestion in the body. Therefore the foods that are taken in the diet must be ones that get easily digested whereas all foods that do not get digested easily must be avoided. The following are some dietary tips:-

® Reduce the intake of all difficult to digest foods such as red meats, ice creams, rich desserts, very hot and spicy food, pickles, etc.

® Do not consume foods when they are too hot or too cold.

® Use plenty of green leafy vegetables in the diet. This will provide the necessary roughage for the elimination of wastes from the diet. As a result the digestive tract will remain clean.

® After a heavy meal, eat some plantains. These will facilitate the digestion. Alternatively, digestive herbal pills containing mint in them can be taken.

® Fruits are very important. Instead of oily snacks, having an apple, orange or a banana when hungry is extremely advisable.

® Include one green salad dish in every meal.

® Fluids are extremely important to flush out the ama buildup in the digestive system. Several glasses of water must be had in a day.

(3) Personal Hygiene for Body Odor and Perspiration

Ayurveda stresses on physical hygiene as the preliminary step in the treatment of body odor. People must have a bath daily, preferable in hot water as this also increases the circulation of blood within the body. After the bath, the body must be wiped with a rough towel to remove the dead bacteria and dead cells off the body.

Wearing clean clothes after a bath every morning is ideal. A talcum powder which has antiperspirant agents in it must be used before setting out of the house every morning. Also clean socks and underwear are important.

Most of the body odor problems arise from the armpits. Shaving the hair from this region reduces the problem of body odor to a great extent.

(4) Home Medications

® Some herbal teas can eliminate body odor. Sage tea, when had daily once, can eliminate the bacteria that are responsible for body odor.

® Sage leaves are also helpful in the removal of unwanted body smells. Sage leaves can be mixed with tomato juice and apply this on the regions which are he sources of the body odor. After about thirty minutes, have your bath and wash off the paste. You will remain body odor free for the whole day.

® An unconventional method to reduce body odor is to use vinegar made from apple cider in place of deodorants. This is used in the armpits. Though the method is less commonly used, results are obtained. Vinegar contains acetic acid which is an antibacterial. Even normal white vinegar when applied to the areas of profuse perspiration will reduce most of the bacteria living there and eliminate the body odor.

® Turnip is also known to help. The juice of a grated turnip when applied to the places where sweat is more will keep that area free of sweat and perspiration for a long time. Regular use of this method will eliminate the problem of body odor completely.



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Motocross Fitness Training and Affiliate Programs

October 21, 2009 admin No comments
Fitness Training


Everyone who has participated in a motocross competition knows how demanding this sporting activity is and the extent to which the riders’ strength and endurance are tested. Performing those high-speed landings, spins and turns on tracks with steeps, hills and muddy areas is definitely not easy. It seems that this sport is death-defying at times, and the pressure on racers can’t be anything but huge. You have to control a two-hundred-pound-bike and maintain top speed through all those jumps, bumps, hills and turns of the motocross racing track. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that most motocross racers are in a far better shape than most other athletes. And most of the successful motocross racers have acknowledged the importance of adequate motocross fitness training.

Motocross fitness training does not differ too much from fitness training in general. However, there are some aspects to be mentioned about specific motocross fitness training. The increased demand on the arms, shoulders and legs of a rider makes motocross fitness training a bit different from the traditional fitness training programs. Good and efficient motocross fitness training should consist of specific exercises that help build those groups of muscles that you use the most while racing. Furthermore, motocross fitness training should be appropriate to your current fitness level. Proper exercise is very important, as it can make a huge difference as far as your performance on the tracks is concerned. Too much workout leads to over-training, and this is not good either. Therefore, you should look for motocross fitness training programs that were specifically designed for this sporting activity.

Everything you need to know about motocross can be found online. The online motocross community is getting larger by the day, and more and more motocross lovers share their experiences online. This is good to know in case you are not interested in motocross as a racer, but just as a fan. You can become a motocross affiliate and enjoy all the benefits that derive from this. Becoming a motocross affiliate is quite easy. All you have to do is look for a reliable motocross web site. It is very important that their programs, software and information be genuine, because otherwise you won’t be too successful. Once you have found such a web site, all you have to do is join their motocross affiliate program and enter the wonderful and rewarding world of motocross.

Millions of people worldwide are interested in motocross, both as racers and as spectators. Thousands of motocross racers go online for the most recent and useful information on racing tips and techniques, motocross fitness training, mental preparation for races, motocross instruction videos, motocross software, and so on. Motocross is a very popular sport and will continue to be so for many years to come. Under these circumstances, becoming a motocross affiliate is a very smart choice if you want to be part of the wonderful motocross world and even earn some money in the process.

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For more resources about Motocross fitness training or even about motocross affiliate please review this link http://www.mxtrainingjournal.com

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