Who Needs Surgery for Stretch Marks?

January 29th, 2007 at 10:40pm Under General Health+ Skin Conditions

Is it really worth it? getting surgery for stretch marks? Well, beauty is only skin deep. Remember that whole spiel we all heard growing up? Does it even hold and value these days? From the way I see it, people everywhere are striving like mad to look their absolute best, regardless of the cost or pain involved. Here is One Natural Solution. The plastic surgery industry is booming like never before. Now this could have to do with all the modern breakthroughs and procedures currently offered, but I believe it has more to do with the pressure put on by the media. Just look at all the women getting surgery for stretch marks. I’d think this would be the last of their worries. After all, we reside in a world full of fatal disease and illness. How do stretch marks require such urgency?

We have mixed priorities. I’m speaking on humans in general. Cosmetic beauty has become more imperative to us than even our own health. I totally believe this. My daughter tans regularly. I constantly notify her that this can certainly lead to cancer. She has no worries about it. Then just last week I told her that tanning is aging her skin rather quickly. This statement caused some concern. After all, she doesn’t want to look old. Isn’t that funny? Beauty takes precedence over health. Then there is my wife. She would like surgery for stretch marks. She has given birth to three children and nursed them all. Naturally she has some stretch marks. Now, for all the women or even men out there, who have stretch marks, you probably already know that surgery is basically an extreme remedy that may work. Although I can’t relate to my wife and how she acquired her stretch marks, I would prefer her to remain the way she is. However, in the end, surgery for stretch marks is really her call.

I have flaws of my own. In fact, everyone does! Personally I consider many of these ‘imperfections’, simple distinctions in our beauty and character. No one is expected to be perfect. If you truly were, you’d be an anomaly for sure. Therefore surgery for stretch marks is about as necessary as surgery for freckles. Get the picture? Be proud of the way you look, and the minute imperfections you bare. There are numerous natural remedies for stretch marks, listed below: My wife has tried some of them resulting in some great improvements:

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Stress Reduction

October 8th, 2006 at 06:33am Under General Health+ Healthy Lifestyle+ Mental Health

There are many ways to reduce [tag]stress[/tag] in your life. Here are some suggestions if you find your tendency to worry if affecting the quality of your life mentally, emotionally and physically.

If you have a problem that needs to be taken care of, stop procrastinating and just do what needs to be done. It may be hard to face, but once it’s dealt with the stress in your life will go way down.

If you have toxic people in your life, that is, people who make you feel uncomfortable, bad about yourself, lacking in some way, jumpy, sad, essentially too much negative emotion, limit the amount of time you spend with those people, or cut them out of your life. It’s impossible to cut out certain people like beloved family members and co-workers, but you can in these cases, organize your life in such a way that you spend less time with them than you ordinarily would. And when you do have to spend time with a toxic person, schedule some time with a person whom you find uplifting afterward. It will be a positive antitode.

Try positive visualization and affirmations. There are loads of books on the market with instructions on how to use these powerful tools. Many of us run negative stress-producing thoughts without even realizing we’re doing it 24/7. It is possible to replace these with positive thoughts and mental pictures. In fact, it is imperative to do so to reduce stress and living a more rewarding life.

Stay away from caffeine. The temporary boost it gives you isn’t worth its cost in added jumpiness and roller coaster energy swings.

Start writing down your thoughts in a journal, both everything that worries you and everything you love about your life (that you can think of in one sitting). Then be done with it for the day, and go about living.

Get plenty of exercise. Exercise releases endorphins which make you feel good. It’s also very good for your overall health and can often pop you out of a worried state of mind. It’s also very beneficial for people who have depressive tendencies.

Try seeing a counselor or hypnotherapist. There’s nothing quite like having the attention of a trained professional, someone who listens well and has some insights and ideas for you to try. Each of us is unique, and good therapists realize this, knowing that what works to reduce stress for one person isn’t going to work for another person. It’s always good to get a helping hand.

Allow yourself a few minutes each day, a very limited time, to worry to the hilt. Exaggerate your fears and negative mental images.

Then when your time’s up. Let is go until your next scheduled worry session.

Take a break from the media for a while-TV, radio, newspaper, magazines. Read a good, uplifting book instead, and go for long walks. It’s amazing what even just a few days of this can do to improve your frame of mind. You might want to make it permanent.

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Walking for Exercise

October 8th, 2006 at 06:29am Under Diet+ Fitness+ General Health

[tag]Exercise[/tag] is a prime issue in today’s society.  Everyone wants to lose weight somehow. 

Whether they’re trying that new all meat diet, or simply counting calories, the diet craze isn’t going anywhere. 

While many people desire those modern shortcuts that typically lead no where, others take their health more seriously.  A basic key to staying more fit is simple exercise.  Walking for exercise is about as old-school as it gets.  It may be an oldie, but it’s definitely a goody. 

Sadly we live in a society based on convenience.  No one wants to exercise anymore.  A perfect example of this theory can be seen at your local shopping mall or grocery store.  When you creep through the parking lot, watch every car try and get that space closest to the entrance.  I’ve seen it a million times.  Even if it’s a gorgeous day and there are spaces galore toward the back.  People would rather wait for that car that’s about to back out, and then snag that closer space.  Don’t they know that walking for exercise is ideal.  If more people would walk more and drive less, we’d be in a much better health situation.  After visiting other countries in Europe, one thing I noticed is that they are in better shape.  This is because they embrace daily walking for exercise.  Whether it’s intentional or not, it benefits them regardless. 

I sometimes spot individuals walking for exercise in the local mall or on the sidewalk.  Granted, it’s usually some sort of power stride, but it’s still walking.  The great thing about getting in shape is that it doesn’t have to cost you money.  Think about it.  You spend less on groceries if you eat less, and there’s no charge if you’re walking for exercise.  This is pretty choice, but most people don’t really consider it.  If you look online, you will see a variety of websites that offer information on exercise.  Walking is still regarded as one of the greatest forms of exercise.  You can actually tally up the calories you burn when doing this simple metabolism booster. 

Overall, walking for exercise is an old way to stay fit, but still a perfect one.  Our daily routines call for a number of walks if we think about it.  How often could you possibly walk as opposed to driving?  This is something to consider in order to achieve better health.  Even if your typical day doesn’t call for walking, take a fun stroll anyhow.  It will just make you feel better. 

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Weight Loss Supplements

October 8th, 2006 at 06:27am Under Diet+ General Health

Weight loss supplements are pills that people take to suppress their appetite and therefore help them stick to a low food intake diet. 

The idea of taking a pill to magically make your excess weight fall off is a very tempting thought for anyone struggling with traditional diets and exercise programs. 

Weight loss supplements are therefore an extremely popular commodity, especially in the United States.

Not only are the people of the U.S. more overweight than just about every other country in the world, but the U.S. practically worships medication as a solution to all of life’s problems.  This combination has led to a booming weight loss supplement industry in America, with hundreds if not thousands of different brands on the market today. 

Most weight loss supplements work by the same general principle of appetite suppression.  Appetite suppressants are always CNS stimulants of one kind or another, and therefore will also trigger a number of ‘side effects’ in addition to lowering your appetite.  The side effects include an increased heart rate, a boost to your blood pressure, and often a roller coaster effect on your blood sugar levels.  Weight loss supplements are therefore not without some risks, especially if you suffer from heart disease of any kind, or diabetes.

The irony about weight loss supplements is that most people that would benefit from them are also people that are at risk to take them.  People who are very much overweight are far more likely to suffer from heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes, and therefore shouldn’t take weight loss supplements that work by way of a stimulant. 

One of the first stimulants that was popular in weight loss supplements was ephedra.  Ephedra is the precursor chemical to amphetamines, and has many of the same upper like effects on your body.  After it became clear that ephedra based medication was causing people to have heart attacks or other fatal health complications, ephedra has become less popular as a weight loss pill ingredient.  Be careful though, just because a diet pill advertises itself as ‘ephedra free’ doesn’t mean that is stimulant free, as there are many different stimulants out there that also share the same risks as ephedra.  If the supplement you are considering indicates that it will ‘boost your energy levels’, it’s got a stimulant. 

Though risky and not without some side effects, weight loss supplements may be appropriate for some people.  Of course, a healthy diet and regular exercise is the best way to lose weight and keep it off, but no one really wants to hear that.  If you are considering a weight loss supplement, its always a good idea to talk to your doctor about it first.

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Sciatic Nerve Pain

October 8th, 2006 at 06:23am Under Bones and Joints+ General Health

If you have a severe pain that has lasted for a couple of months, or a nagging dull pain in the lower back, and side of your leg this may be your psiatic nerve.

If you’ve been experiencing pain in these areas then you might have inflammation of the sciatic nerve.

By knowing what causes it and how you can treat the problem, will enable you to live as pain free as possible.
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Beginning at the lower base of the back and extending like a long tendril into your foot, the sciatic nerve can cause a lot of discomfort. It’s part of a bundle of nerves that are at the end of your spine. Some elderly people have problems with it because of their aging body’s wear on the spine, and lack of blood supply to their lower spinal area. Younger people can have issues with it because of injury from a fall, or certain types of degenerative disk disease too. Your sciatic nerve can be irritated in both ways; it’s not picky on cause or age.

There are different ways to treat it when it’s giving you painful grief. It’s comforting to know that most causes of sciatic nerve pain, do clear up on their own with only minor intervention. Pain can be controlled in some cases by anti inflammatory over the counter NASIDS like ibuprofen. You might want to try to relieve your pain with aspirin too. Ask your doctor about the best option if it causes you stomach problems.

If it is so painful that normal over the counter pills don’t handle it, then consult with your doctor about using steroid pills for your sciatic nerve pain. However, the drawback is that steroids cause bone brittleness, and can only be used for a short term when medicating for the sciatic nerve. Only your doctor can tell what the best treatment options are for you.

Physical therapy is another way to help with pain. The best type of exercise for the pain is gentle stretching and strengthening routines.

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You might want to consider using a chiropractor or doctor of osteopath that can give you gentle adjustments for your sciatic nerve pain too. A combination of both could very well eliminate or at least help you deal with the sciatic nerve that is limiting your movement and lifestyle.

Finally, if there is damaged by a disc protrusion pressing on the nerve, then surgery might be your only choice. This is usually done as a last resort, and if you need the surgery it will relieve the pressure and inflammation on the sciatic nerve in your back. It takes a while to recover, but if it stops the pain from pounding in your back and legs, and stopping you from enjoying life, it’s a life saver.

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How to Lower Blood Pressure

October 8th, 2006 at 06:13am Under Fitness+ General Health+ Healthy Lifestyle+ Heart

High blood pressure, also known as ‘hypertension’, is a very common problem for Americans.  Because having a high blood pressure greatly increases your chances of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes, its important to take what steps you can to lower your blood pressure. 

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Doctors and health professionals agree that exercising and keeping an active life style is a great place to start to lower blood pressure.  Even 30 minutes of walking a day has been proven to help lower blood pressure.  Probably the greatest single reason why Americans suffer from high blood pressure more than most other countries is our overall sedentary lifestyle. 

Also, maintaining a healthy weight is a great way to lower blood pressure.  This issue goes hand in hand with exercise.  Ideally, by boosting your workout you’ll also be helping yourself get to and maintain a healthy body weight.  Be careful what steps you take to lose weight however!  Excessive exercise can put your heart at risk, and the use of diet pills often raise blood pressure levels significantly.  If you already have heart disease or dangerously high blood pressure, make sure you exercise lightly and avoid diet pills.  Getting a lower blood pressure is important, but not worth having a heart attack over!

Another key change you should make right of the bat to help get to a lower blood pressure is greatly reducing the amount of salt in your diet.  The sodium from salt is well known for causing an increase in your blood pressure.  Products high in sodium should generally be avoided.

Lowering the amount of alcohol you drink, and quitting smoking completely will also do wonders to lower blood pressure.  Smoking can wreak havoc to your blood pressure, causing it to spike erratically, and even moderate amounts of alcohol consumption can elevate blood pressure throughout the day.  Though small amounts of alcohol may help raising your good cholesterol levels (effectively lowering your bad cholesterol), it’s a sort of double edged sword because it comes at the risk of higher blood pressure.

The most important step you should take to achieve a lower blood pressure is see a doctor.  Your doctor will probably tell you to do everything discussed here, but will also help you to determine if you need to be on a medication designed to lower blood pressure.  There are a number of such medications available today, and if your hypertension is excessive your doctor will probably start you off on one.

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Blood Sugar Level

October 8th, 2006 at 06:11am Under General Health

A blood sugar level or blood glucose level measures how well a person’s body is processing the sugar that is taken in through the diet. Test results can be obtained by a simple finger stick with a glucometer or with a traditional laboratory venipuncture. There are different tests that can determine blood sugar levels at various stages, such as a fasting, random, 2-hour glucose tolerance test, and glycated hemoglobin test. All of these tests measure blood sugar levels with a simple procedure, but the results can differentiate between normal, pre-diabetes, and type 1 or type 2 diabetes. There may also be other signs and symptoms present that are indicative of a blood sugar level being too low or too high.

Most of the time a blood sugar level is drawn randomly, unless the primary care provider has specifically requested a patient to fast before having the test done. A random test does not take into consideration the last time a person ate a meal or a snack. According to www.mayoclinic.com, a normal random reading should be less than 100 mg/dL; pre-diabetes is suggested if the level is greater than 100 mg/dL but less than 199 mg/dL. A level above 200 mg/dL or higher is indicative of either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. A fasting blood sugar level is drawn after an eight hour period with no food or beverages with sugar or calories. This test is usually drawn first thing in the morning, and is considered normal if the level is below 70 mg/dL. If diabetes is suspected after preliminary tests, then a 2-hour glucose tolerance test is ordered. Fasting is also required for this test to get accurate results. Patients first drink a sugary liquid and then have their blood drawn two hours later. A normal reading is less than 140 mg/dL, pre-diabetes is suggested if level is between 140-199 mg/dL, and type 1 or type 2 if level is 200 mg/dL or higher. The glycated hemoglobin or hemoglobin A1C test is used not to diagnose diabetes, but to manage ongoing treatment. It measures the average blood sugar level for the previous three month period, and indicates how well diabetes has been managed during that time.

It is recommended that everyone have their blood sugar level checked from time to time to make sure that glucose is within the normal range. Low and high blood sugar levels are usually accompanied by symptoms that are related to how low or high glucose is in the bloodstream. Once diabetes is diagnosed, patients are instructed to check their blood sugar levels often for proper management of their disease, cut out refined sugar from the diet, get adequate exercise on a regular basis, and follow their prescribed plan of care for the best results. 

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Asthma and Exercise

October 8th, 2006 at 06:09am Under Chest and Lungs+ Fitness+ General Health

Formerly, [tag]asthma[/tag] and exercise were not thought to go together well. An asthmatic attack can be a frightening experience that one does not want to repeat. Many people who suffer from the breathing disorder think that you can’t have asthma and exercise but this is simply not true.

Take, for example, Jerome Bettis. This famous athlete helped take the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Super Bowl with his impressive charges. His strength and agility paved the way for a division championship that eventually led to the mother of all football events, the Super Bowl.

Jerome Bettis can attest that you can definitely have asthma and exercise because he suffers from the condition himself. He did not let his condition stand in the way of his dream of becoming a professional football player. He proved that asthma and exercise can coexist. He also proved that you can have the breathing disorder and still achieve athletic greatness.

Some argue that asthma and exercise should coincide. Exercise can help your body take in more oxygen. Working out can help your body breathe better. It improves circulation that sends oxygen through the blood and into the cells.

You don’t have to push yourself as much as Jerome Bettis has done over the years. However, a consistent workout can really help you perform better in everyday activities. A person can have asthma and exercise on a regular basis especially if the activity is reasonable and realistic.

If you are generally out of shape and have a breathing condition then you most definitely want to consult your doctor. It is usually recommended that everyone no matter what condition should speak to his doctor before starting a workout program. People who have asthma and exercise should let their doctors know about their activities.

The physicians may have some very valuable input. They can recommend a specific program that can help asthma and exercise to get along. Of course, you should also listen to your body. You may already know what triggers an asthmatic attack, making sure that your condition will not be triggered through a workout is very important.

The key to successfully incorporating a regular workout routine into your daily life is to take things slowly. Don’t try to run a marathon in your first attempt. If you pay attention to your body’s cues and if you consult your doctor you may find that you can have asthma and exercise as well.

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Arthritis Pain Relief

October 8th, 2006 at 06:07am Under Bones and Joints+ General Health+ Treatment

Pain relief for [tag]arthritis[/tag] is one of the most sought after cures for the millions who suffer from this terrible and debilitating condition. Getting god arthritis pain relief is so essential, as you will know if you suffer yourself. For those who do not require osteoarthritis pain relief, it is quite difficult to understand the difficulties that we face. Just imagine for a moment what it is like if you suffer from arthritis. It means that every day of your life is painful. Such simple things as taking a walk, sitting down at the kitchen table, or even getting out of bed, are likely to bring spasms of pain to anyone who is unfortunate enough to suffer from this awful condition. Fortunately, there are many viable options that can help with arthritis pain relief available in this day and age.

Of course, one of the most commonly used options for getting arthritis pain relief is simple Aspirin. Yep, good old-fashioned aspirin can do wonders to provide arthritis pain relief, provided that the condition is not too severe. Not only does it dull the pain, but it also treats the inflammation that causes the discomfort in the first place. Of course, stronger forms of arthritis require better arthritis pain relief.

Many new medicines have come out to help with arthritis pain relief, and they can be a virtual miracle if you suffer from this condition. They will do wonders to help relieve your sore joints and give you limberness and mobility which you have not had for years and years. This means that arthritis pain relief is much more possible today than it ever was before, which is a welcome relief for those of us who are so in need of it.  For me, the less that I have to suffer from arthritis, the better!

Of course, a good bit of arthritis pain relief can be had from using proper physical activity. If you do exercises that relieve arthritis pain, be sure to stretch every day, and do moderate physical activity - enough to keep moving, but not enough to strain - you will probably feel a good deal of relief very quickly. The struggle against arthritis pain relief is really a daily struggle, something that you must always be willing to keep working on in order to not suffer from a resurgence of your symptoms. Good luck, and do not give up!

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How to Get into Shape

October 8th, 2006 at 06:02am Under Fitness+ General Health+ Healthy Lifestyle

When one wonders how to get in shape, it seems there are a lot of answers, but very little results.

If someone can dream it up, you can find it for sale.

There are exercise programs, diet pills, fat burning pills, menu plans, support groups, and diet foods that can be mailed to your home. This will leave you wondering how to get in shape without losing your mind trying to decide what is best for you. If you want good answers, there is one tried and true source for information that you may have overlooked.

When you are wondering how to get in shape, you simply need to make an appointment with your doctor. The best thing about talking things over with a doctor is that they have no stake in anything, other than keeping you healthy. They aren’t trying to sell you anything, and they do want to see you live a better life. If there is anyone who can tell you how to get in shape safely, and for the long term, it is your doctor.

When you ask how to get in shape, the first thing your doctor is going to tell you is that you must ignore much of what you see on the market, and to find a new way to live. This means revamping your thoughts on food, and finding a way to make exercise a priority. They can tell you why fad diets fail, and why pills never seem to work. They may even have something already laid out for you to follow. They can tell you how many calories you need to eat for your weight, and how to go about formulating an exercise plan that is best for you.

Some doctors will send you to someone else when you are trying to figure out how to get in shape. Two very obvious places might be to a qualified dietician to help you formulate an eating plan, and to a health club to find a personal trainer. When you have the proper plan in place, your chances of success are much higher. Not only that, you will be learning a whole new lifestyle, which is essential to keeping the weight off.

Once you have had a taste of success, don’t be afraid to share your happiness and your success with others. There may be people in your life who are wondering how to get in shape, but they don’t have the answer yet. I do not, by any means, think you should go up to anyone and say that you notice they may need some help. If people see your success, they will come to you. When they do, go ahead and give them some advice, and even better, the name of your personal trainer.

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