Aging

Are You Over The Anxiety Hill Yet?

2007-08-23T10:19:00.000-06:00

Well to be correct, there is no anxiety hill. But you may have heard the saying …

“When you reach 40, you are over the hill”

Which hill is this? How big is the hill and what does this mean?

The saying actually means this … when you reach 40; you have reached the top of the hill. You have spent the previous 39 years going up hill and now you are about to go down hill.

Now as you are reading this notice your thoughts. Do you automatically think that by going down hill life will become worse? You will be more tired, more aches and pains, memory will suffer and stress and anxiety will increase?

Well, you didn’t read it right did you.

It said … you will go down hill!

Have you ever walked up a hill? Is it harder to walk up a hill or down hill? I assume you are thinking it is easier to walk down hill, why? Because it is easier, you even have gravity on your side.

So the saying means when you reach 40, life will become easier!

If life is going to be easier once you reach 40, then a few things will happen. You will have less aches and pains; you will have more energy and less stress and anxiety.

After all, life is going to be better. The saying implies you have learnt form experience and therefore you have found better ways to deal with life’s stresses.

Your pressures, stress and anxiety at work will get less … the anxiety and stress of financed will be easier … family and relationships will be more rewarding and fun filled.

Life will be better … totally.

Can I ask you a personal question?

How old are you now? 40 … 50 … older? Or are you 30 … 35?

If you are younger than 40 can you see life approaching as being better, having less anxiety and stress, less health problems … or is it the opposite. Anxiety and stress levels are increasing at great knots of speed.

If you are over 40 … is life better than I t was when you were 40. Are the anxiety and stress levels easy to deal with … or not.

So this saying which has been around for centuries is true … or it should be.

So if life is not getting better, what are you doing about it? Are you learning ways to reduce your anxiety and stress levels? Are you trying to be healthier?

Or are you just waiting and hoping to be okay?

If you are waiting for a miracle, keep waiting. What you should be doing is learning the many self-help ways you can combat your stress and anxiety levels. Doing day to day exercises that take only minutes to do.

You then should look forward to being better as you age … less stress … less anxiety… more energy … better health … and a longer life.

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Dr Graeme Teague is an expert on stress and the affects it has on health. His unique and fresh views on anxiety, depression and stress are a welcome change. Visit http://www.fast-stress-relief.com and http://www.fast-stress-relief.com/fast-stress.html to learn more.

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Dementia - More Than Just Memory Loss

2007-08-22T14:08:00.000-06:00

Dementia

More than just memory loss

As we age, we naturally have difficulty remembering things or finding the right words to say. This is normal. However, Dementia is not normal. The condition causes mental changes that make it difficult to function and carry out our normal lives, not just remember names and dates.

Dementia causes a decline in mental functioning, particularly memory, which makes what was once a simple task into an impossible challenge. There is difficulty finding the right words, and confusion sets in when there are too many tasks at once. There can be a change in personality that leads to aggression, paranoia, inappropriate or bizarre behavior, or depression.

Dementia in the elderly can take on two different forms; reversible and chronic. When symptoms are reversible, the short-term dementia has been caused by other illnesses or diseases. The National Institute on Aging has classified 100 conditions that can cause short-term dementia. These are often called “pseudodementias”, and are treatable. Some examples include:

Adverse reactions to Medications- Side effects mimicking dementia are most commonly caused by antiarthritic medications, anihypertensizes, neuroleptics, hypnotics, and sedatives. Make sure your doctor is monitoring all your medications, including over-the-counter.

Emotional Distress- Seniors face a tremendous amount of changes in their lives, sometimes abrupt. Retirement, loss of a loved one or pet, divorce, change in location; all of these can cause depression, anxiety, and can damage physical and mental health. Make sure your physician is informed of these stressors in your life.

Metabolic Disturbances- Electrolyte imbalances, hypoglycemia, hypercalcemia, hepatic diseases, pancreatic disorders, renal failure, or liver failure can also cause confusion and effect sleep, appetite, and emotional balance.

Hearing and Vision- Problems with sight and hearing can be misinterpreted as Dementia when a person loses the ability to fully perceive their surroundings as they used to. Perform hearing and eye examinations if this seems to be the case.

Nutritional Imbalances- Deficiencies of niacin, folate, thiamine, or riboflavin can create impairment of cognition. Clear markers of this include difficulty swallowing, chewing, or digesting food. Loss of the ability to smell, taste, or eat due to dentures or trouble shopping can all contribute to nutritional deficiencies.

Other possible causes of acute dementia include: Endocrine abnormalities, infections, Subdural Hematoma (blood clotting on the brain’s surface), brain tumors, and Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

There are also conditions that cause permanent cognitive dysfunction. They include: head traumas, Cerebral Degenerative Diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s chorea.

Full medical and neuro-phychological testing is needed to diagnose dementia. CAT scans and MRI’s are usually part of this process. Also the newer PET scans and SPECT scans, which are harder to find. These processes will find whatever may be a treatable cause of acute dementia.

Chronic and irreversible dementia requires special care, however. This usually comes in the form of Behavior management techniques, safety precautions within the home, and legal considerations like durable power of attorney. Care is often provided in the home, but in some instances special arrangements need to be made for out of home care.

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Home Comfort Senior Care - Michigan. We provide companionship services, homemaker, and personal care services to allow seniors to stay independent in their homes. Stay Healthy, Happy and Home! Please visit our website - Home Comfort Senior Care

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Easy Tips To Aging Gracefully

2007-08-19T10:30:00.000-06:00

1. Have a purpose in life. Women who enjoy long, fruitful lives inevitably feel that they have a reason to live and a purpose that they are meant to fulfill. This is different for every woman, because each of us is unique. If you are not clear about your purpose in life, begin by following what brings you joy and helps you to feel a part of the whole. Know that it is never too late to begin doing what you love and to cultivate listening more to your inner wisdom than to external "shoulds."

2. Accept and love yourself. There is no one quite like you in this world, nor is there likely to ever be again. Focus on appreciating the incredible gift of life that you have been blessed with, and remind yourself daily that you have something special to offer to the world. Loving and accepting yourself just as you are will free your energy to care for yourself in healthy ways.

3. Learn to relax. Learning to flow with life is essential for your well-being. No matter how healthfully you eat or how much you exercise, if you are chronically stressed your body and your mind will suffer, and your enjoyment of life will be dramatically diminished. Stress literally attacks your body and your brain by creating cell-destroying free radicals. Nourish a sense of physical and emotional calm through relaxation exercises, meditation, yoga, and other practices that you find balancing.

4. Eat a diet of whole, natural foods. Forget restrictive diets and focus instead on nourishing your body with a wide variety of delicious, fresh, whole, nutrient-dense foods. In addition, supplement your diet with extra vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and other nutrients that are known to support health and longevity.

5. Move your body daily. Regular exercise strengthens your cardiovascular system, muscles, and bones, keeps you flexible, improves your circulation, brightens your mood, and helps you to maintain a healthful weight. Develop an appreciation and enjoyment of moving your body and experiment with different forms of exercise to find what is right for you.

6. Avoid exposure to toxins. Chemicals in foods and water, poisons in household and garden products, and environmental pollutants are major causes of free radicals, which damage your body's cells, cause degenerative disease, and accelerate the aging process. Make a deliberate effort to eliminate these harmful substances from your life.

7. Cultivate joy. Your mind plays a critical role in not only your mental health, but in your physical well-being. There are many ways to nourish a positive attitude, including consciously cultivating gratitude. The healthiest people are those who see challenges as opportunities for growth, instead of as obstacles. Feed your spirit daily in simple ways such as spending time in nature, being with family and friends whom you enjoy, and meditation. Discover what feels good to you, and do it every day.

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Preparing For Retirement

2007-08-17T11:39:00.000-06:00

Most seniors look forward to retirement and have visions of a carefree life without the burden of schedules and tedious obligations. As we approach this golden age, much of our time and energy is spent worrying about our financial strength. Do we have enough money to support ourselves for the rest of our lives? However, very few seniors prepare for the new found gap in created from retirement. This is especially true for those people who were very involved with their work. This gap and sense of loss can later result in us being disenchanted with retirement. Is this all there is? That’s why it’s important for us to develop leisure skills to keep us involved in the community and active in our lives.

Making it through the honeymoon phase of retirement is easy. Seniors experience this euphoric energy brought on by the new found freedoms in life. Many seniors, of course, experience extensive traveling during this period. Eventually, however, we fall into a routine. This may be weeks or a few years after retirement. Now we have the danger of falling into the disenchantment phase of retirement. This can be brought on by poor health, loss of a spouse, having little money, feeling like there are few alternatives, and many more. This is where our leisure skills can help keep us healthy and satisfied with our retirement. Staying involved in the community and participating in events can add great enjoyment to our lives and avoid the danger of socially withdrawing which can accelerate the development of illness or disabilities. Some of the places seniors can stay connected with the community are their local senior centers, volunteering and religious organizations. Your local senior center can be a great source for staying involved. Many sponsor clubs, exercise, social events, and travel groups. It’s best to develop these leisure skills as early as possible because seniors find it more challenging to get involved as time passes and run a greater risk of withdrawing. Make an effort to stay connected with your friends and social network and get the newsletter from your local senior center and religious organizations. These can greatly improve your quality of life and offer support during your retirement and periods of change.

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Aging Athlete Injury Rehabilitation

2007-08-14T14:31:00.000-06:00

The aging athlete describes the collection of 40-70 year old men and women who continue to participate in physical activity in one way or another. Some of these people are lifelong athletes while others have recently taken up regular exercise. Each aging athlete runs an increased risk of injury to due muscle, bone, tendon, and ligament changes as their body grows older. However, this risk can be counteracted with the necessary preventative measures.

The problem with the aging body comes from a number of angles. Those who continue to exercise into their later adult years in fact tend to slow down the aging process. However, as we get older our bones become less stable, our muscles begin to decrease in size, and tendons and ligaments are less elastic. As an athlete who continues to exercise vigorously, these body changes pose an increased risk to injury. In fact, overuse injury amongst the 40-60 year old group is markedly more common compared to an individual in their twenties.
The aging athlete is often separated into three different categories to help further explain their problems and needs. The older athlete is someone that is over 50 and still involved competitively in sports. This person most often exercises multiple times per week and has practiced this routine for a number of years. Their main concern is an acute injury that temporarily halts their ability to exercise and compete.

The second category of the aging athlete is known as the former athlete. As the title suggests this type of person was at a younger point in their life dedicated to a sport and therefore was in good physical condition. However, as they have aged they have become less involved in exercise and as a result have become deconditioned. The problems that face the former athlete are most often degenerative issues like tendonitis.

The final form of the aging athlete is labeled the prematurely mature athlete. This patient is always younger, twenty-five to forty, and has a history of frequent injury. Despite continuing swelling or trauma that the premature mature athlete displays, they continue to participate in demanding sports.

There are a number of preventative steps to take in order to decrease the risk of suffering from the common aches and pains the aging athlete suffers from. After all, in order to enjoy activities and reap the benefits of exercise an individual needs to be physically able to perform. One technique that has proven effective is altering your sport periodically. If you are a runner, try switching to cycling for a while to give your knees a rest. Flexibility is also crucial to avoiding muscle tears. Good flexibility also enables your body to align properly which goes a long way in preventing overuse injuries. A form of strengthening exercises also helps the body absorb impact from different sports. Finally, one of the most important things to remember as an aging athlete is aerobic conditioning. The risk of heart disease, among many other cardiovascular issues, can be greatly reduced by maintaining adequate aerobic endurance.

Many people blame age for causing our inability to continue to be physically active. However, just the opposite could be true; our physical inactivity is causing us to grow old. Research has proven the benefits of regular exercise and in fact has shown how it can slow the aging process. Unfortunately, there are still physiological changes that result with age and for this reason it is important to understand how to properly treat the body. Talking with a healthcare professional, such as a physical therapist, can help you understand how to care for your body and design a plan for injury prevention while you continue to exercise into old age.

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Rob Tendick is a physical therapy student working to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy. The combination of athetic experience and working as a physical therapy aide at http://www.westwoodpt.com has given Rob an understanding of injury treatment.

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Six Simple Steps To Beautiful Skin

2007-08-09T12:44:00.001-06:00

How would you like to look thirty-five years old when you are fifty? Is it possible? Sure it is, if you take care of yourself when you are young.

But what if you are already forty or fifty? Is it too late? It depends on how well you have been taking care of your body up until now. It can never hurt to slow the aging process whatever age you are by following these six anti-aging steps.

These steps do not require any large amount of money or a great deal of time. Each is very easy to do and does not involve any foul-smelling creams or ointments. Anyone can follow these steps and see improvement in their health and looks.

First and probably most important is to eat right. This is more important than most people realize. The food we put into our systems either heals our body or destroys it.

What foods are best for fighting the aging process? Fruits, vegetables, nuts, dried fruits, spices and cereals top the list. The very best from each category are berries, beans, hazelnuts and walnuts. If you can eat these foods regularly your body will reward you with increased energy and healthy skin.

The second step is to minimize the time you spend in the sun. It is very important to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun which can damage your skin and make it tough and wrinkled years ahead of its time.

When you go outside be sure to use a makeup that has sunscreen in it. If you are going to be outside for awhile, use a sunscreen. The number on the sunscreen indicates the length of time it will protect your skin. The bigger the number, the longer it should provide protection.

The third step to more beautiful skin is to not smoke. If you don’t smoke now, be sure you don’t start. If you already smoke, quit. Smoking cigarettes is bad for your insides and bad for your skin.

The fourth step to having young and healthy skin is to take high quality vitamins and minerals, especially Omega-3 and antioxidants. Whether you get the Omega-3 in fish oil, flax oil, or any other way, it is one of the most important supplements your body needs.

Antioxidants fight the things called “free radicals” that are in your body attacking your healthy cells. That is actually what causes aging. So the antioxidants you get from your food (especially berries, beans and nuts) and from supplements helps your body destroy those free radicals, which leads to better health, more energy, and slower aging.

The fifth step is daily exercise. The best type of exercise is about thirty minutes of light aerobics, walking, or swimming. There is no need for a heavy workout. This light exercise, done daily, will greatly improve your energy level and help your body feel younger.

The sixth and final step is perhaps the most difficult for many people: Get a good sleep every night. Our lives are so full that many of us find it very hard to get to sleep before midnight. Then the alarm goes off at six in the morning and another full day with too many activities has started again.

This is terrible for your skin (and for your whole system). Our bodies need about eight hours of sleep every night. If you need to reduce the number of activities you are involved in, examine what could be eliminated from your schedule.

These six steps are not hard, but they might require a major shift in lifestyle. However, this shift will be worth it years from now when you look and feel years younger than your peers who continued to eat fast foods, did not exercise, and grabbed a few hours of sleep each night.

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Six Simple Steps To Beautiful Skin

2007-08-09T12:44:00.000-06:00

Top Summer Tips For Retirees

2007-08-08T11:45:00.000-06:00

Summer is a wonderful time to be outdoors and to be active. It is the vacation season for millions. But summer can be a very dangerous time as well. And, like it or not, once we reach the age of 65 or we develop heart disease or high blood pressure, we are at greater risk of suffering a heat-related illness during the summer. Here, then, are my top summer health and safety tips for retirees.

1. Know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses. The greatest risk, of course if heat stroke. But other problems can also occur due to summer heat. Thirst and less frequent urination are signs of dehydration. Prickly heat bumps are a really irritating skin rash. Some people experience cramps and swelling of the hands and feet. It is also possible to experience heat exhaustion (clammy skin, paleness, dizziness, nausea, fever, and headache). Heat stroke symptoms include: sluggishness, rapid heart rate and breathing, confusion and irritability, high body temperature, intense muscle aches, fever, diarrhea or nausea and even fainting and convulsions. Heat stroke is a life-threatening situation. People suffering heat stroke need to get to a hospital immediately.

2. Drink lots of water throughout the day. Water cools and prevents dehydration. Be sure to drink lots of water throughout the day, not just with meals. Sports drinks are also helpful. But avoid drinks with a lot of caffeine, lots of sugar, or alcohol because they can cause you to lose more body fluids.

3. Be smart about physical exertion. It is best to limit exercise to moderate activity. Plan to engage in any activities that require great physical exertion either early in the day (before it gets really hot) or late at night (after the sun goes down and it cools off). You will find that you have more energy at these times and that you place yourself at less risk for heat-related problems.

4. Protect your skin. Protecting your skin with either a hat, clothing or sun screen will not only prevent an uncomfortable sun burn, but it will protect your skin against the damaging UV rays of the sun and protect you from potential skin cancer. Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 30+ or higher is the best choice. If you plan to be in the water, it is important to use a water resistant sunscreen. You can also protect your face, neck and ears by wearing a hat with a wide brim.

5. Think about your clothing. Most of us dress for the occasion or the purpose. But as we grow older and our skin becomes more sensitive and our bodies are more likely to feel the effects of heat, we also need to think about what we wear a bid differently in summer. Of course, we want to wear cool clothing. Lightweight clothing is best, but with a tight weave, if possible to keep off the sun. Remember that natural fabrics breathe better than synthetics. And don’t forget that black clothing tends to absorb heat while white clothing tends to reflect it.

6. Know how heat and sun interact with your medications. Some medicines make us more sensitive to the sun (increased photosensitivity), more sensitive to heat, or more likely to become dehydrated. A quick conversation with your physician or pharmacist will alert you to problems that could arise due to your medications.

7. Pay attention to Air Quality Warnings. Breathing difficulties are more common as we grow older. Smog, pollutants, allergens and humidity can make it difficult to breathe. Check your television weather information or check online to see what the air quality is before engaging in strenuous activities or before deciding to spend time outdoors.

8. Don’t forget to protect your eyes. The UV rays of the sun can also damage your eyes, and will be uncomfortable, especially if you are developing cataracts. Always protect your eyes when outdoors by wearing tinted lenses, a hat with a wide brim, or sunglasses.

9. Stay as cool as you can. Staying indoors in an air conditioned place is the best way to protect yourself from the summer heat. Electric fans might be helpful, up to a point, but once the temperature passes the 90 degree mark, they really don’t do enough. If you don’t have air conditioning, you might want to visit a friend or family member, go to a public place, like a library, shopping mall, etc. or a “cooling center” to spend time in cooler air. Even a few hours in a cool environment can help you prevent heat-related illness. The best time to go to a cooling center is always during the hottest part of the day.

10. Rest. Try to space out your activities so you have time to rest between them. If you begin to feel the effects of summer heat, stop what you are doing and rest for a bit before continuing. The less active we are the less our bodies are stressed by heat.

In addition, be safe by paying attention to normal safety tips. When traveling, pull over to eat snacks. This year, we should all be particularly careful where we swim and especially where we dive since many lakes and ponds have been affected by this year’s droughts and have significantly lower water levels. And, be very careful with fire of any kind.

Copyright 2007 by Dr. Cynthia Barnett

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The 3 Steps To Keep Aging At A Distance

2007-07-23T21:06:00.000-06:00

We all know what way we are heading and whether we like it or not we are all going to die at some point. Since the dawn of man (or short thereafter) we have tried to keep death and old age at a distance. An ancient myth talked about the fountain of eternal youth and similar stories have been told time and time again.

Stories about how to keep one from growing old have passed from generation to generation and even today we are spending billions and billions trying to fight it. Some do it by surgery and some try to cover it up with cosmetics. But solutions are only temporary and expensive and I believe that there are better ways to go about it.

I believe that there are a few essential elements to a happy, energetic and perfect life when you are getting closer to your life’s end. Several independent studies have shown these to be true time and time again.

1) Make sure that your body has the best possible building blocks for its cells regeneration which takes place every single day. A cell creates a copy of it self and as we all know it is not possible to create a copy that is better than the original and therefore we need to take extremely good care of your body’s cells. The regeneration of cells is actually the very thing of “growing old”. Each new copy is a little bit less than the previous one and over time we get “older”. Our muscles become weaker, our faces become wrinkled and our organs are not performing at their best.

Therefore it is so critically important that you get good nutrition as soon as possible. Don’t put it out by saying “I’ll start eating healthy tomorrow”. News Flash – Tomorrow Never Comes! For the sake of your own wellbeing you need to start today.

2) You might have guessed it already. Exercise is also a very important part of maintaining your health and vitality which is what keeps the feeling of aging at a distance. I'm not talking extensive exercise where you run marathons or swim for miles and miles. Most people think that it requires a lot of time an effort to do the exercise but in reality that is just a bad excuse. The only thing is takes is consistency and 15-30 minutes a day. Go for a 30 minute walk around the block or run in the park for just 15 minutes. You don't even have to do it full speed. The trick is to do it daily.

If you haven't exercised for years then don't worry. Start with 5 minutes a day and slowly increase. Just 5 minutes a day and EVERY DAY will do wonders for your health if you haven't done any exercise for years.

3) Final step of the three step process is to enjoy life and have gratitude. Be grateful for what you already have and start focusing on it consistently. By shifting your focus from what you don't have to the things that you already enjoy will give you an immense amount of energy and a state of happiness.

Have a look at the old folks that are always smiling. What do you thing they do on a daily basis? Do you think they focus on the things in the past that didn't work or are they grateful for the life they have lived and the life that they are still living? Studies have shown that the people that get to live the longest are people that have been happy on an ongoing basis. They enjoy life and therefore they aren't letting it go that easily so to speak.

Follow these three steps and you will experience a change in energy, emotion and daily happiness. You will keep the aging process at a much slower pace and you will live a life filled with all the good things that a life should have.

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Reduce Wrinkles, Dark Circles And Puffy Eyes In 1 Day!

2007-06-26T08:35:00.001-06:00

Wrinkles

Although wrinkles can signify wisdom, most people nowadays would rather not have them.

Many products and procedures promise to reduce wrinkles. Some do little or nothing (like the products that claim they reduce "the appearance of fine lines," which means that they don't reduce the lines themselves). Others can achieve a fair amount of success.

Skin ages all over the body, but much more so where there has been sun exposure. Changes brought on by sun damage (photoaging) include "dryness" (really roughness), sagginess, skin growths like keratoses ("liver spots"), and wrinkles.

Most wrinkles appear on the parts of the body where sun exposure is greatest. These especially include the face, neck, the backs of the hands, and the tops of the forearms. Wrinkles come in two categories: fine surface lines and deep furrows. Wrinkle treatments are in general much more effective for fine lines.

Dark Circles

Almost everyone gets dark circles under their eyes from time to time. Dark circles under eyes usually are temporary and not a medical concern.

You may be surprised to learn that fatigue usually isn't the cause of dark circles. Instead, the most common cause is nasal congestion. When your nose is congested, veins that usually drain from your eyes into your nose become widened (dilated) and darker.

Another cause of under eye circles is eyelid swelling during sleep. When you lie down, gravity can cause fluid to collect in your lower eyelids. This swelling may create the appearance of shadows below your eyes. In addition, dark circles can result from chronic skin conditions, such as atopic eczema. Dark circles can also be genetic.

Puffy Eyes

Puffy eyes can be caused by many factors. These include fluid retention, stress, allergies, hormone changes, and other factors as well. When we cry, it is often accompanied by swollen eyes. This is due to the fact that are body reacts to emotions and causes more blood to flow through the eyes which leads to swelling. Also the production of too many emotional tears can strain the eyes. Also, we get puffy eyes after sleeping. This can be caused by different factors such as too much sodium in a diet causing water retention, tossing and turning and not getting enough sleep, excessive drinking of alcohol, and others as well.

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Shaving Your Face Is An Art Form—And So Is Male Skin Care

2007-06-17T10:20:00.000-06:00

Shaving a man’s face is truly an art form. Well, shaving a man’s face without producing rashes, cuts, and dry leathery skin is an art form. Ask any professional barber. For those men who want to get the most out of a ritual that they will repeat 20 thousand times during the course of their lives there are great shaving and skin care products available to them.

Shaving is no doubt a chore that probably no man enjoys, unless he is getting paid for it. Here are a few tips to help you get the best result out of shaving your face.

Shave in the shower. Shaving after you have soaked yourself in the shower prepares your skin for the best shave. Hot steamy showers open pores and plump them up.

Face scrubs. Believe it or not, a mild face scrub will help prime hair follicles and raise hair stubs for a closer shave. It also helps prevent ingrown hairs.

Moisten your skin with a high-end shaving product. For a close shave, a man needs something that will produce a slick lubricating surface to prevent the blades from scraping the skin.

Use a sharp blade. Yes, having to buy overly-priced razor blades should be a crime but do it anyway. Shave gently; pressing down with the razor does not give you a closer shave. Do not pull the skin tight and shave with downward strokes in the direction of beard growth. Try not to repeat strokes; if you simply must, reapply your high-end shaving product to re-lubricate your skin. These tips will help prevent ingrown hairs, aka razor bumps.

Don’t put stinging aftershaves on your freshly shaved mug. If it stings, tingles, or makes your face numb, don’t use it. This includes products containing alcohol, menthol, and peppermint.

Last step: use a soothing and moisturizing product after you shave to calm irritation and add needed moisture. It may sound like a girly thing to do but you will see and enjoy the positive results from using a good product.

There are really great products on the market to help men through the daily ritual of shaving and for basic skin care. They are formulated for men’s skin and have fragrances designed to please male olfactory senses. Adding a basic skin care regimen to complement good shaving practices really involves adding a good cleanser and toner, plus using a face scrub at least once a week (remember, face scrubs help provide a closer shave).

There are many brands of shaving and skin care products for men. One of the oldest established brands is Truefitt & Hill, established by barber William Truefitt in London, England, in 1805, who became so well known in the art of shaving that King George III appointed him court barber. The Art of Shaving is a new popular brand that is aromatherapy-based and specifically blended for every skin type. Order these high-end shaving and skin care products online at Heroes and Legacies, http://www.heroesandlegacies.com/index.shtml.

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Jayne Miller is a freelance writer and marketing consultant from Austin, Texas. She has been associated with Heroes and Legacies for several years. Visit their website at http://www.heroesandlegacies.com/index.shtml.

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Sweet Sixteen 16 Birthday Tips

2007-06-04T15:29:00.000-06:00

Sweet Sixteen

is the ultimate age: exactly halfway through a youth’s teenage years! It is the perfect time for a captivating social gathering to celebrate one’s special birthday. Guests are invited to the host’s private home to dine, socialize and celebrate in recognition of this special day. Whether this event is wild and lively, or calm and peaceful, each will display the birthday’s theme. Themes range from a variety of choices, each portraying an entirely different atmosphere: Exotic, Fantasy, Night life, Aquatic or any other aura. Food and beverages will be served as well as a hip DJ to keep the mood flowing. This day only comes once, so make it the best you can!

Quinceanos

is the Hispanic custom to celebrate the daughter’s Sweet Sixteen or historically known as The Sweet Fifteen. This event focuses on the transition from childhood to adulthood. The opening begins with a religious ceremony followed by the reception usually held in the home or a banquet hall. The daughter will wear a tiara portraying the number 16 on it as well as a ball gown. Families should select a theme that has special meaning to them. Themes revolve around the child’s interests so they will live out their perfect day. Everyone has a different tradition or custom, there is no right one. During the reception, the Quinceanera Waltz begins (The Vals). The males must all wear tuxedos. The first dance is danced by the daughter with her father or second most important male in the family. Sometimes the waltz is followed by a self-composed choreography, which is usually performed by with friends. The music can range from traditional waltz to popular hip-hop.

Other Cultures

can celebrate their Sweet Sixteen incorporating their traditions into the reception. They can serve their culture’s food and beverages for dinner as well as serve traditional appetizers. To help create the cultural atmosphere in the hostess’ home, playing their culture’s music is a great mood setter. Also, wearing the cultural garments adds even more traditionalism to the event. The main focus in one’s culture may be God, so the dominant focus during the celebration may be thanking God and then celebrating the child’s successes. Others may be honoring their heritage’s symbols and representing them during the event. Examples may include Chinese animals or the Christian cross.

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More Helpful Thoughts For Seniors

2007-05-23T08:49:00.001-06:00

Have you thought some more about what we discussed last week. Now is the time for action not thinking? As we get older we realize more than ever that we are in the NOW. No good waiting and giving things a lot of thought. Who has got the time?

As usual this week has been exciting and rewarding. Found out a few interesting things, I will pass on to you later.

From now on we will assume you have a computer or access to one, otherwise you would not be reading this article!!

I found when I started computing that every one left out the basics instructions. All very well being able to surf the net find web pages read and find amazing information BUT what about the basic use of programs, such as Microsoft Words, Emails and saving information.

As much as I tried I could not find how to store the info. I kept on reading copy and paste well what was that? No idea finally emailed a friend half way across the world and she sent me a short email with all the info I would ever need. So easy when you know how.

What I should have had was a Google Tool Bar.

The first thing to do if you do not already have it is to download the Google Tool Bar. This is the most useful thing on the internet. Go to the Google web site and you will find the instructions to download. It is really easy to follow.

Once you have this, all the possible information you will ever need is available to you. You can Google any subject in the world.

Help for using your computer is always at hand. No need to buy books ands spend money. The information is FREE.

Try putting Copy and Paste in your Google bar. Up come all the instructions. Put in the subject Highlighting, same thing all the information is there.

Try out all the buttons and see what you can find. Join the Gmail service for your emails. It has a very good Bookmark tool. Every time you go to a web page that you find interesting bookmark it. That way you will be able to find it again. It is so easy to loose the information by moving on to the next few pages and then not finding the information again.

Put in all your personal information in Auto Fill, you will see it on the Tool bar, and then when you need to fill up forms, it’s just a click away. With some of these tips you will find that even if you are new or started a few months ago, using your computer will be made easier.

When you start your Home business or even if you have already started, the clue is to do things the easy way. It gives you more time to make money and concentrate on what matters.

At this point some of you will be bored silly because you are way ahead and have all this information. That’s fine going away and starts making money.

Click on to http://www.BarbaraCorcoran.biz/pips/html and start joining the most profitable program on the web. Sign up for the newsletter, it is FREE and has many helpful hints.

.Now I must stay and help the others who have not yet caught up, to give them the same advantage as you will have.

We all want to make some profit and some people will take longer than others, but in the end we all have the same power to succeed. That is the wonder of the Internet. See you all next week.P.S.Anyone want some individual help just email me at: support@barbaracorcoran.biz

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Facial Skin Care Products And A New Technology From Scientists

2007-05-05T10:24:00.000-06:00

Our skin is under daily threat from air pollution, bacteria and viruses as well as the environmental and the climatic conditions in which we suppose to live in.

Deciding to use a natural facial skin care product may be beneficial and useful for the long term health of your skin.

Delaying means Damage.

The reality is that one of the problems with skincare is that it is often too late to repair the damage done when it appears on our face or body. Or at the very least, the cost is greater, the road to recovery longer, and more invasive or stronger repair methods are needed.

The body is mae of unique chemicals, som that will work with products safely and others that can be problematic.

Our human bodies are made up with the 70% of water and our skin contains this in large proportion. The skin gets smashed with in taking of alcohol, coffee, stress or workload, ultraviolet rays and processed food. Everyone is well conversant with the fact that the skin is the only advertorial of the life style.

Fortunately, scientists have developed an imaging system that analyses skin and predicts how it will age. It's an Analysis that not only can it predict how our skin will age, but also the rate at which it will. It provides a snapshot of what damage has already occurred, and can thus provide a realistic assessment of our skin. The system looks at the major issues in skin aging - brown spots; pores; the bacteria underneath the skin that causes acne, redness, and uneven skin tone; as well as wrinkles, and UV damage. It's a great way to quantify the effects of our environment and our current skin care regime.

All Natural skin care products are designed to help you maintain the health and vitality of your skin and are available individually in order for you to be able to mix and match the products best suited for your specific skin types.

What are the bases of anti aging and skin care products to serve the human purpose?

The answer is very simple. Prevention of damaging your face.

Anti-aging skin products prevent general ageing of the skin by providing reinforced protection against daily aggression. Anti Aging Natural Supplements keep on fighting with the visible and invisible signs of aging. So arrests of those abhorred wrinkle with these ant-aging products before they start showing up for the society.

Chemical based anti aging products can moderate to the enormous amount of side effects. This can cause the burdensome troubles especially those man and woman who have the pretended allergic problems. For these the trend has been set up to get back to the natural supplements, the top skin care products.

All the Fragrance free skin care products contains botanical oil, herbal extracts and essential oils that human body absorb easily and there is no ingredients of chemical things like preservatives, mineral oils and fragrance etc. to be cause of sufferings of the users.

Before purchasing your facial skin care products, read the labels. Find a store that caters to natural aging products and ask them or stick to a brand that works with your skin.

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The Important Issues In Homecare – 12 Tips To Help

2007-05-01T12:51:00.000-06:00

1. Use an agency, rather than hiring privately. Hiring privately places the individual receiving care at risk because people often answer private advertisements when they cannot find work with the agencies. With private hires, there is no screening, oversight, checking of identity documents, or insurance coverage, all of which can be expected from a reputable agency.

2. Consider the range of services offered by the agency. Non-medical care should include personal care (bathing, dressing, and continence care), not simply handing soap or shampoo to the person who needs care.

3. Does the agency have a consumer-driven approach? The agency should be willing to entertain special requests. Dates and times for service should occur based on the client’s needs and schedule, not the agency’s.

4. Is the agency responsive? How quickly the agency can find a caregiver initially is often indicative of the availability and reliability of substitutes. The agency should also be willing to offer replacements if the client is not satisfied with the performance of a caregiver.

5. Will the agency ensure the client’s continued satisfaction? An initial visit should be conducted in the home of the person who receives care. Ongoing visits and phone calls should continue throughout the duration of the case.
6. How affordable is the service, and will the company quote rates on the telephone? Be wary of an agency that will only give rates after seeing you in your home. Watch for any “hidden” fees, for example, extra charges for personal care or light housekeeping.

7. Does the agency offer a discounted daily or “live-in” rate, or merely charge the hourly rate multiplied by twenty-four? The cost for a live-in caregiver should be roughly the same as the cost (or less) than one day of care in a nursing home.

8. Of the total fee charged, how much does the Caregiver receive? More money does not always equate to better services. Some agencies charge more than double the fees that their caregivers earn.

9. Does the agency interview the caregivers, or merely process applicants? Interviews should be one-on-one, in-person, and extensive. Ask for samples of the types of questions the agency asks the caregivers. Remember, a group orientation is not a substitute for a fact-finding interview.

10. Are references checked, or does the agency merely confirm dates of employment and rehire eligibility? A thorough reference check will include comprehensive discussions with former supervisors to ascertain the caregivers’ past behavioral patterns.

11. Does the agency conduct statewide criminal background checks? Background checks should be comprehensive, not merely a county check.

12. Are health screenings required for the caregivers? A complete medical examination and TB test before referral will reduce risk for the person who receives care.

Shopping for the homecare company that is right for you is as important as buying your first home, selecting the correct university, or choosing your best friend. Research the agency thoroughly and look for a company with a known reputation in the industry. If you make sure you are comfortable with the people with whom you are doing business and all parties should be pleased with the outcome.

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About the Author: Fiona Middleton, MSM, is the Vice President for GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE, the world’s oldest, multinational, non-medical home care company (http://www.GriswoldSpecialCare.com).

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Truth The Time Back With Anti Aging Cream

2007-04-30T13:13:00.000-06:00

Along with the time the world and its inhabitants are growing old. The reviving anti aging cream and skin care product is the complete solution provider for the people to turn the time back.

The changes and the developments of anti aging cream and skin care products ingredients has turned the world from a kid to very conscious, well meticulous and discriminating person. All the scientific clinical tests on a large amount of natural skincare products ingredients proved unequal relationship between moistening ability and plasticizing effect, which they produce at the same time. This resulted in classification of these products on the basis of their efficiency.

During the last 10 years the scientists are working and paying attention on natural skin care products. In 1980 to 1990 various ingredients of the anti-aging products had come out. Sometimes it was said the extracts of grape seeds, Vitamin A, C, E and B2 and the fatty acid and Vitamin C and pure Retinol has the special role to prevent premature aging.

Previously it was said that Alpha Hydroxy Acid is the reason to wave the aging problem. Modern scientific research shows that the Anti Aging Natural Supplements are capable of reducing the skin damage by controlling the radicals and anti-oxidants. The obtained results show that the investigated ingredients can be divided into two groups: the first group includes those components which possess good moisturizing effect but insignificantly improve skin elasticity; the second group includes products that significantly improve elasticity but do not show good moisturizing results.

Smoothness, softness and moisture of the skin are influenced by the three main factors: water content in the skin, the sebum secretion gland’s performance and presence in different quantities of fragrance free skin care products in the skin.

Natural moisturizers retain water on the skin surface, connecting it, or affect cell protein configuration that results in water retention in the cells. The following belong to the natural moisturizers: Aloe Vera, Asian Papaya, fruit and vegetable essence, and other naturally acquired substances. Water content is the main factor. In fact, hydration level of the skin is one of the most important factors which influence skin elasticity. There are other factors, such as photodegradation, which means chemical breakdown of a substance. for the exposure to light. Both the sex and age of an individual also play an important role with skin thickness.

The natural anti aging and skin care products contains the exfoliation ingredients that remove the dead cells away from the body and maintain glow of the skin with out any irritation and threat of cancer or skin diseases for all of us.

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Anti Aging Skin Care

2007-04-29T09:52:00.000-06:00

As we age, our skin begins to show the signs of time. All of a sudden normal facial muscle movement such as smiling, chewing and squinting become enemies. Not to mention that gravity and years of sun exposure (for those hard core sun bathers) reflect an image you may no longer recognize. In essence aging skin is caused by the fact that underlying tissues that keep our skin looking youthful and plumped up during our teens, twenties, thirties and forties begin to break down. Once the signs of time start to manifest themselves we quickly start seeing laugh lines, smile lines, crow's feet or facial creases over the areas where repetitive muscle movement occur.

Until recently, signs of aging were synonymous with wisdom, experience, character and sage advice. In other words, aging meant getting better at figuring life. Today, we still want to get better at figuring life as we age, we simply don’t want to look like we’re older on the outside than we are on the inside.

It seems we are more determined now than ever in history to sip, drink and gulp the elixirs or potions of eternal youth. Did you know that men and women living in western countries spend several billions (yes, billion with a “b”) of dollars each year on anti aging skin care products and treatments that promise to tighten the skin, smooth out wrinkles, lighten age spots, remove excess fat, eradicate cellulite, tuck tummies and erase 20 years off of our smiles.

Looking 10 years younger no longer means going under the knife because there are so many other options that can make you feel great with a minimum amount of pain. Another bonus to these new procedures – the cost is far more affordable than plastic surgery.

Are you looking to find out more about treatments that change the cellular metabolism of your skin and that can combat fine facial wrinkles and blotches from sun damage? You can search the web for hours for information on non surgical rejuvenation options or simply visit our site: http://www.mybeautymatch.com

Get the facts about collagen or fat transfer, Botox (™)injections, injectable fillers, removing acne scars, non facial surgery options, Restylane (™), facial fillers, face lift creams, skin resurfacing, laser removal facial veins, natural skin care products glycolic acid, photofacials, anti aging skin for men and the many anti-aging skin care products.

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Pilates For Aged People

2007-04-22T09:40:00.000-06:00

When Pilates was first invented, it was so new and specialized that only a very few trained practitioners could do the exercises. However, in the past few years the use of Pilates exercises has become common in the United States. There are many professionals spread across the whole country running Pilates studios staffed with certified instructors.

People who follow the Pilates exercise program discover many benefits like better body posture, improved muscle flexibility, and balance. The program is so good that of all the exercise programs out there nothing compares to Pilates for aged people. The seniors can now do exercises that are safe and effective.

The American Association of Retired Persons states that the stretching and strengthening of the core muscles through Pilates is a very good way of warding off the effects of aging.

Apart from the physical benefits, Pilates is also helpful in providing relief from stress and tension. Elderly people will increasingly need to keep up their strength and range of motion and Pilates can help them achieve that target with ease. There are several ailments associated with age like back pain, joint pain, etc. and Pilates can not only provide relief but it can also increase spinal and joint strength to avoid these problems. This is why doctors recommend Pilates for aged people.

The best aspect of Pilates is that it is not difficult or stressful as a normal workout. When you start out, your own strength and stamina will control how far you can go with each exercise. Unlike weight training, there is no goal of gaining a certain muscle mass or losing so much fat. The only goal, if one needs it, is the general improvement health.

Pilates is more about mental control over your body than anything else. The first thing you will learn in your Pilates instruction is how to control your breathing, your balance, your muscles, and finally, how to control the coordination between all these.

Pilates involves what is known as Lateral Breathing. In Lateral Breathing, you inhale deeply through your nose and force the inhaled air to expand your ribcage. This sort of breathing is also known as Thoracic Breathing.

The Pilates exercise can help anyone achieve good health, vitality at any age. While important and beneficial to all, Pilates for aged people is necessary because as we grow older we start losing control and coordination of our muscles. Not only is this physically inconvenient but it can also lead to several emotional problems which are best avoided at a time when life ought to be restful and full of peace.

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Feeling Young Forever

2007-04-21T12:41:00.000-06:00

Grey hair need not cast a dark cloud of insecurity and negative feelings over you. Aging can be handled gracefully and with ease. A lot can be done before reaching senior age, or even when you’re already there, to make you feel younger. Here’s what you can and must do:

Determine what you want to be. Do you want to be youthful despite years that keep piling up, or are you willing to accept physical and mental decline in activities? To many people, reaching senior age is their excuse for limitations in physical activities, lapses in mental concentration, and emotional disturbances. You’ve heard someone saying, “You’ll have to excuse my parents. You know how old people are. They are extremely sensitive and easily get upset emotionally.”

Being emotionally sensitive is a sign of insecurity and resistance -- a sign that seniors hate being seniors. When you dislike a situation you’re in, especially a situation when there are no other choices, you start to become irritable. Everything you come across with seems to be unacceptable. So how can you, if you’re a senior, turn your thoughts to accept what you are? It’s simple; change the way you think towards seniority. First, you must accept the fact that old age is an inevitable part of life. Actually, you’re lucky you’ve reached this age; some people die young. Being alive at this age is a gift of life. With age comes wisdom -- let wisdom dominate your thoughts over poor concentration and dull memory. Everyone loves a person full of wisdom and wit.

Be physically active. Have positive mental and emotional attitudes. Unbelievably, some people look better physically during the senior age than during the younger years. It doesn’t mean that these people looked ugly when they were still young. However, aging somehow works to favor some people. The way they think and act have a lot to do with how they look. They seem to ripen in the right places under the best conditions. You can be sure that this has a lot to do with their eating habits, physical activities, and more importantly, their mental and emotional attitudes.

Make laughter a part of your life. Have you ever met a person who hates laughter or humor? If you have, is his name Mr. Grouch? Seriously, or is it humorously, laughter is exhilarating. It activates hormones in your body that promotes a healthy physical and emotional you. This has been proven by medical science. You can’t deny the benefits you get when you laugh, even when you are physically ill or emotionally disturbed. Have you ever experienced laughing on something so funny, until your eyes got teary? Tears may be salty, but tears of joy taste sweet.

Tell people how old they look and they begin to feel old. On the other hand, tell people how young they look despite their age, and they will begin to feel energetic. People feel what they are told to feel.

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Acid Reflux And Looking Younger!

2007-04-16T10:42:00.000-06:00

Many people suffer daily from the effects of acid reflux, to one degree or another. Unfortunately, the constant strain of this condition on the body can lead to premature aging.

The reflux of stomach gas and fluids during the night, even on a modest level, inhibit proper sleep patterns. It is a known fact that sleep is the most important factor affecting the aging process. If you do not get enough quality sleep at the R.E.M. level, you face each day with low energy, which can be described as a form of chronic fatigue. This syndrome will eventually drag you down and make you feel and look older than you should. It may even shorten your life. Many people are not even aware that they suffer from this condition.

Acid reflux or gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease) occurs when the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) relaxes and allows gas and fluids from the stomach to move upward into the esophagus. The LES is a ringed muscle at the bottom of the esophagus. It opens in order to allow food to enter the stomach, and then closes in order to keep the digestive fluids where they belong. It is when this muscle is too relaxed or damaged, that the contents of the stomach can escape up into the esophagus thereby causing acid reflux.

The medical community would have us to believe that drugs are the only answer to the problem of gerd. Of course this is not true. Antacids are, at best, a temporary fix and are loaded with harmful ingredients such as sodium and aluminum. PPI drugs (proton pump inhibitors) like Nexium and Prilosec should only be used for eight weeks, at most. It says so right on the label. Furthermore, these drugs only mask and hide the symptoms and they have hundreds of harmful side effects.

The acid reflux condition can be the result of poor eating habits or even the aging process itself. We all know that certain foods can trigger indigestion; tomato sauce, raw garlic and onions, chocolate, coffee and alcohol. The ingestion of these foods can make you acidic in nature, resulting in acid reflux. Yet most of us can’t resist one or more of these items on a daily basis. Besides eliminating “trigger” foods from our diets, there are many natural herbs and supplements that can be helpful in staving off this malady.

Chronic indigestion can also be caused by a lack of hydrochloric acid. Some people produce insufficient amounts of stomach acid as they grow older. Besides the proper digestion of food, hydrochloric acid is necessary to keep harmful bacteria, which are found in the digestive track, in check. Without this defense, infections can develop which make the acid reflux condition even worse. This particular condition can be improved with hydrochloric acid supplements, or even ingesting small amounts of apple cider vinegar. Although these conditions are different in nature, they both cause acid reflux and can result in premature aging.

Other things that should be considered in dealing with this condition are:

* Smoking cessation (Smoking creates an acidic body)
* Loosing weight
* Eating small portions of food throughout the day
* Chewing food well and eating slowly
* Eating at least three hours before retiring

There are many subtle changes in lifestyle which can remove the threat of the acid reflux condition. By eliminating this unnecessary and harmful strain on the body, one can live a more healthy life. Getting better quality sleep will increase your chances of retaining life-force, which means living a longer and more youthful existence.

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Charles Stewart Richey is a self-educated expert on how to cure acid reflux disease by natural means and has written an extensive report entitled, REFLUX GONE FOREVER, Natural Acid Reflux Remedies. For more information on how to heal acid reflux the natural way, go to: http://www.refluxgoneforever.com

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Best Tips For Anti-Aging Treatment

2007-04-15T16:53:00.000-06:00

A personal program for the best anti aging skin care begins with simple lifestyle choices. The aging of skin is a natural process but it can be accelerated by habits that add abuse to the effects of time. In order to support your skin, you'll need to take your environment into account, and you'll also need to think about diet and activity level. If you're really serious, you'll tackle bad habits like alcohol abuse and tobacco smoking.

It is almost sadly place such value and in and deny these well-deserved and hard fought battle scars that we have accumulated through life. In another respect, it is fair to acknowledge that, as my septuagenarian friend says, as we age we “fall apart”. Our eyes need constant updating, our hips and other joints need replacing, our organs weaken and wear. We break down, pure and simple. Even and especially, the largest and most visible of all the human organs, the skin, turns on us, hardens, wrinkles and cracks exposing to others that which we have lived for decades.

Now science and economics takes over and sets the stage for Botox, elastin enhancers, and scores of shelves of anti aging treatments that might appear to be the panacea. Plump those lips, raise that brow, flatten that paunch. But despite all our anti-aging treatment and fixation (not because of it), we continue to age…but more slowly! Yes, longevity statistics show that people as a whole are living years longer. Again, this is not necessarily due to minor or occasional anti-aging treatments, but more likely to evolution, preservatives, and poisons, as well as healthier living that includes eating well, exercising often, and resting enough.

So regardless of, in spite of, or maybe with the help of SOME anti aging treatments, attempts, and so-called cures, those of us eligible for anti-aging treatment are in our mid- to later years…when we do care about staying alive and living a quality life but we care less about what others have to say about how we should live our lives and how we should be. Spirituality and new age attitudes are becoming more prevalent. We care less about material gain or other external, superficial forms of nurturing and are just beginning to invest in our holistic health. We are coming into understanding peace, prayer, serenity, solitude. And I guess all and all it's not a bad thing to feel a little bit better about ourselves.

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Creating The Elusive “Lunchtime Facelift”

2007-04-06T14:07:00.000-06:00

The "lunchtime facelift" has been the holy grail in plastic surgery for quite a while. The idea of providing facial rejuvenation with no downtime appeals to both plastic surgeons and patients. Get your treatment, look improved and freshened, and immediately go back to work, out on the town or, for some of our entertainment patients here in Beverly Hills, head over to the red carpet at an awards show. Who wouldn't want to get their facial rejuvenation and then have no recovery?

Essentially all of the so called "no downtime facelifts" or "lunchtime facelifts" simply did not live up to their billing. As a plastic surgeon, I know that surgery involves recovery. It is just the way the body responds to a surgical procedure. Traditionally, if the body did not react to the procedure, nothing much was really done and few changes were visible when all was said and done.

But now we have many nonsurgical techniques that can create instant facial freshening -- removing or smoothing wrinkles, plumping lips -- with no recovery. Botox, Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra and other new products provide facial rejuvenation and do not create scars or undue swelling. They can help achieve that elusive goal of improvements without downtime. This is perhaps the biggest revolution in plastic surgery in thirty years.

These products work very differently. When we do Beverly Hills Botox we are using the medicine to paralyze some of the tiny muscles in the face. The twitching of these muscles creates a skin wrinkle on the skin that lies above it. If the muscles lay quietly, they do not tense and cause a wrinkle in the skin above. Botox is extremely safe, its results are predictable, and it can create fantastic improvements in facial appearance. My sister recently had it for the first time, and it dramatically improved and freshened the look of her face – just like I have seen it do for countless other of my patients.

The we use Beverly Hills skin fillers skin fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm we work to provide bulk under the skin to fill in wrinkles from below. They are very effective for both small lines and larger ones, such as the nasolabial folds which run from the sides of the nose toward the outside edges of the side of the mouth and the so-called marionette lines that go along the side of the chin.

Each person's face is different, so each person will do best with a different noninvasive treatment and nonsurgical skin rejuvenation. But the various procedures do provide fast changes with little or no recovery. Where in the past the “weekend facelift” was illusory, it is now possible to create dramatic changes without downtime.

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Lloyd M. Krieger, MD is founder of Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, California. Information is available on Beverly Hills Botox and Beverly Hills skin fillers.

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Beating The Anti Aging Spell!

2007-04-05T09:58:00.000-06:00

One of the inevitable facts of life is getting old; associated with it are the signs: getting age spots, too many wrinkles appearing on the forehead, white hairs and many other telltale signs that one does not want to imagine when they reach another year in life – looking old and feeling wasted!

With the onset of technology, ageing is not only slowed down, it is defied. Too good to be true isn’t it? Before getting into the bottom of the power of the new and modernized ways that have now become prominent in the lifestyle of many, let’s talk about the cause of getting older and looking wrinkly.

Of course, everybody celebrates his birthday every year and that means nobody gets any younger, nobody! And the chosen lifestyle one prefers, also counts. Let’s say about the kind of food one eats. This one prefers vegetables and the other loves eating all kinds of meat. Who would you think grows old first?

Also, one of the great contributing factors of aging is free radicals. And what are these so called free radicals? According to Dr. Denham Harmon, who became famous in developing the “free radical concept of aging”, an atoms’ nucleus is surrounded by clouds of electrons and they go in pairs. Infrequently, an atom loses its electron and may leave the other electron unpaired. When this happens, the atom is now called a free radical. This free radical is very reactive, once it encounters a healthy living cell, it will destroy it. These free radicals normally arise during metabolism, sometimes on purpose created by an organisms’ immune system to counteract bacteria and viruses which attacks the inner environment. On the other hand, environmental factors may also generate free radicals such as radiation, pollution, and cigarette smoke. Continuously, a cell produces radicals; its incessant damage in the long run kills the cell. Sufficient cell damage in any life form contributes to its aging.

Anti-aging has become one of the great concerns of many, since nobody wants to look old anyway. Perhaps, one may agree to the thought of getting older and wiser. And perhaps, as one gets wiser too, considering new ways to combat this aging dilemma could be a great idea.

Going back to the advances of these modern times, aging can be defied, thought by some and proven by whom? But the question is simply how? Anti-aging therapies are now soaring the market. Some opt for surgery to hide the obscure effects of aging. While some prefer to go with a less vain option, mull over the use of antioxidants and supplements. These are available in the market in the form of pill but its effects may vary according to prices. And that also goes with surgery, but one must be wise enough to think better of safety to consider these options. Since aging process is not yet fully understood and to undo its effects pose question to scientists still.

The best way to undo the spell of aging is getting back to the basics; the basics which are forgotten by many and are given less importance. And what are the basics? The much simpler and effective ways with no contradictions earned!

Eating a wide-ranging diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, exercising everyday, maintaining a healthy weight, and quitting smoke if you are, and avoiding second hand smoke possibly. The use of sunscreens to prevent damaging effects to too much exposure to sun is also helpful. One should also consider medical screenings for diseases and appropriate medical measures when getting injuries.

Also, maintaining close ties with family and friends could help a lot to combat aging. Don’t ever give a second thought about an everyday smile; a smile greatly enhances positive vibrations. Thus, keeping wrinkles away from your face without any waste of a single cent.

Anti-aging? Stop bothering yourself now, go for the trusted ways, simpler yet wiser. Cost you not too much but are more substantial than you could ever think of, which only proves that getting older is also getting wiser! What do you think?

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Make The Right Choice When Buying Anti Wrinkle Products

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Aging is a natural process everyone tends to go through in their lives. With the skin losing its elasticity, the pull of gravity tends to brings about wrinkles on the face. Moreover, the aging of skin is also hastened with synthetic ingredients that are applied to the skin, and by the sun’s ultraviolet rays. To help you attain control over the wrinkling of the skin, there are many anti wrinkle products available in the market.

When choosing anti wrinkle products, choose those having soluble vitamins A, C and E as they are the more effective anti wrinkle products. There are also some anti wrinkle products having high concentrations of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients. These help in the firming, nourishing, strengthening and moisturizing of the skin and thus, control wrinkles.

Then there are anti wrinkle products which help in microdermabrasion where fine crystals are used to exfoliate the dead skin cells of the body. This reduces aging, and the formation of wrinkles. Instead of using only a single anti wrinkle product, there are many packages of anti wrinkle products which when used collectively, are rather effective in controlling wrinkles. These products include scrubs, eye cream, toners, cleansers, moisturizers, hydrators and wrinkle erasers.

When using anti wrinkle products, don’t forget to pay attention to your neck too. This is because the neck tends to reflect your age. Make it a point to follow a regular routine of cleansing, toning and moisturizing your skin using anti wrinkle products appropriately.

Today, you can find many companies selling different types of anti wrinkle products in the market. However, make sure that you choose the right anti wrinkle product for your skin as some anti wrinkle products have synthetic ingredients that may damage or irritate your skin. It is not effective to just use anti wrinkle products; you have to make it a point to maintain a healthy lifestyle too.

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Men Looking For Beauty Products

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SKIN CREAMS FOR MEN : BANE OR BOON?

Having men use cosmetics is unlikely due to the thought that men are not given a special place with make-up. Though lipstick and eye shadow are not what is meant herewith but lotion and other skin care products, men’s skin has not been given much concern until dermatologists considered their needs a few years back.

If we look at the skin care products in shelves today, we will find skin care creams for men to be as rampant as women’s, but it had not been so for the past few years. There were more cosmetics intended for women’s use and men’s skin care was either forgotten or perhaps scientific research for their skin type was not given much attention due to the majority of female cosmetics users. What motivated dermatologists into testing items for men’s use were the factors brought about by weather, technology, demand, hygiene, and temperature.

A basic study on skin cancer and skin ailments showed that women are not the only ones prone to irregular skin patching, but men are probable victims too. Skin cancer, a common result of low skin care, knows no target—both men and women are affected. For this reason, men are becoming conscious in giving proper care of their skin just as how other women become vain when it comes to skin care.

Therefore skin care is no longer exclusive for women; men have been given a spot in it too. The use of moisturizers is beneficial to men as much as it helps women. Regardless of the fact that men have tougher and rougher skin when compared to women, skin cancer, mild skin irritation allergies can still occur when proper hygiene and skincare is not given enough attention.

Skin creams for men are now available in the market, and the population of men using these skin care products is on the rise. More men are using these products when engaging themselves in outdoor activities. The threat of too much exposure to the sun has created consciousness among men to be just as cautious as women are. A threat, which can be properly taken care of with the help of these special advances made for men when it comes to skin care.

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