Cosmetic Dentistry Could Help You Regain That Sparking Smile

Cosmetic dentistry is usually concerned with the appearance of the teeth and the enhancement of the person's smile. It also includes the art and aesthetics of dentistry - not only the science. From subtle changes to major repairs, a cosmetic dentist can completely transform the way you look and improve your smile. The most common areas of work are treatment of teeth that are discolored, chipped, misshapen or missing. Well, a skilled dentist can reshape your teeth, close spaces, restore worn out teeth or alter the length of the teeth. Some of the most common procedures include bleaching, bonding, crowns, reshaping or contouring.

Bleaching

This is a very common chemical process that is used to whiten the teeth. Sometimes this procedure is used to remove stains from the teeth and sometimes it's used to simply get a whiter shade for the teeth. The dentist makes sure that the right amount of solution is used. Typically, whitening takes two to four weeks to get the desired shade. If you visit a dentist's office, a 45-minute to one hour visit is essential to complete the procedure.

Bonding

In this procedure, a tooth colored material is used to fill the gaps or change the color of the teeth. This kind of bonding lasts for several years. However, bonding is more susceptible to staining or chipping than other forms of restoration. This procedure is perfect for slightly decayed or chipped teeth. It can be effectively used to close spaces between the teeth or cover entire outside surface of the teeth.

Smile Designing

Smile designing includes the contouring or shaping of the patient's gums so that the appearance of the smile is greatly improved. Excess gum tissue is safely removed to give you a perfect smile.

De-pigmentation

This process includes the lightening of gums. Sometimes the shade of the gums is too dark and completely spoils the appearance of the smile. To give it a more subtle look, the gums are lightened.

Laser bleaching

In this procedure laser is used for the purpose of tooth whitening. Dull and dark teeth are effectively lightened and this treatment makes them look perfect.

Composite and ceramic laminates

These are used to mask stained, decayed or crooked teeth. They are crowns or veneers that are used to cover the gaps and give a perfect shape to the teeth. Crowns have the longest life expectancy and are used in many dental restorations. Veneers are pieces of porcelain or plastic - usually very thin that are placed over the front of the teeth in order to change the color or the shape of your teeth. They can also be used to correct teeth with uneven surfaces or those that are chipped, discolored or unevenly spaced - or crooked.

Tooth jewelry

Tooth jewelry is a quick, non-invasive and reversible procedure where a colored zirconium stone is bonded onto the tooth to add a dazzle or sparkle to the smile!

Your doctor will first study the current condition of your teeth and analyze the desired result and then suggest the right procedure for you!

Aesthetic Clinic is a leading Cosmetic Dentistry in India offers a wide range of dental treatment such as shaping, de-pigmentation, laser bleaching, etc.


By Mehta Shreya



Article Source: Cosmetic Dentistry Could Help You Regain That Sparking Smile

Getting Through It: Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief

Surgery was yesterday. The pain isn't too bad. It's tolerable, not as bad as I expected; yet, the pain still dictates my movement, actually, lack it. What can I do besides medication?

I found mindfulness meditation almost perfect. I use the word almost because any meditation takes practice. What I liked about this particular process was it was fast and easy.

The most it takes me is one or two minutes. I can even complete this at a stop light or in a grocery store line.

The purpose of this meditation, actually all meditation, is to focus on your breathing while keeping your mind open and clear. Different from the type of meditation I previously learned and found difficult to complete; where I needed a comfortable position, took more time and required me to learn to blank my mind. In this process you allow your mind to feel the pain or be open to whatever is playing in your thoughts. Just allow the flow.

The steps are easy.

Like any meditation practice, you want to relax any tension. Begin with one body section or one the muscle at a time. It doesn't matter which part and doesn't necessarily need to begin with the place of pain. Begin with your shoulders or maybe your back. You begin wherever emerges in your mind first. Feel the tension there and say in your mind, "go away now" and watch the tension release immediately.

After my foot surgery three months earlier, while I was at a stop light, I would briefly close my eyes, yes, briefly, picture my feet dangling off the side of my bed before touching the floor, began with wiggling a toe progressing up to my ankle -- methodologically. If the light changed I postponed to the next light and continued or start again. Eventually, as Tony Robbins, the motivational trainer, and a friend, also known as Anthony Robbins, taught me and millions of others, on how to create a "whoosh" feeling for this to dissipate within a split second -- one whoosh, the flash, and the immediate release. Yep, all gone in a second.

Accept any thoughts, feelings, and/or emotions that enter your mind. Don't push something up or back. Just allow and accept what is there. Sometimes when I'm driving I write them on a cloud while stopped if driving or more easily while riding and watch it drift away.

By now you may be thinking this may work just as well for anything painful going on in your life, not just physical pain and you would be right. It does. This works especially well when I write it on a cloud and allow the breeze take it away.

Like all meditation, breathing is important. You do want to notice how you are breathing, more so before you begin, but not necessarily during. Pay attention to the rise and fall of your chest or belly, not necessarily both. This doesn't take but another second or two.

Practicing mindfulness meditation and using it during a painful event can make a difference on your recovery as well. Even when I get a pedicure and she is digging into a hang nail I use this practice; however, I do recommend using the baby teething numbing medication to aid in the pain.



 By Catherine Franz


Article Source: Getting Through It: Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief

The Anxiety Opportunity

It seems to hold true that western society in particular is experiencing a significant amount of depression and anxiety. Whilst third world countries suffer with physical health problems, mental health appears to be the weak point in wealthier countries. It's easy to blame westerners for being entitled softies but the correlation between material security and increased anxiety is significant; I believe it signals an emergence from problem-solving at the survival level to problem-solving at the personal development level.

Let's start by defining anxiety as the anticipation of pain and suffering. Anxiety has three core aspects:



Thoughts

Emotions

Sensations

Most people who experience anxiety are very conscious of the emotional aspect and anxiety is often considered an exclusively emotional experience. However, under close observation it becomes apparent that the trigger for the emotional part of anxiety is preceding thoughts - ideas and beliefs that the near or distant future holds the promise of pain. We've all experienced this when we're told the boss wants to see us and we think we we're in trouble as we anticipate an unpleasant consequence. The thoughts, feelings and sensations we have leading up to that moment is anxiety.

Sometimes feeling anxious is valid; our expectation of future suffering is accurate and anxiety is the perfect preparation for handling a problem because it prepares our body to 'fight' or 'flee'. The biochemistry behind anxiety creates oxygenated muscles, a slowed-down digestive system (that sick feeling) and a hyper-vigilance to the environment which is useful for fighting or running, all at the expense of thinking logically which would slow-down our reaction times. Anxiety typically motivates us to avoid pain and suffering which, from an evolutionary point of view is highly adaptive. If we're walking through the woods and believe we notice a bear up ahead, avoiding the potential suffering is the best approach to take - skedaddle!

However, sometimes our anxiety is invalid because the problem doesn't exist, or the problem is being exaggerated and we overreact to the perceived threat. When this overreaction becomes regular and hard to control we have dysfunctional anxiety; this means the anxiety reduces our functioning rather than enhances it.

Typically, people hope for the perceived threat to diminish and in the meantime, metaphorically they hide in the bushes waiting for the imaginary bear to pass. However, when we use this method to respond to exaggerated unrealistic fears it has the effect of increasing our anxiety and, over time, reducing our skills for dealing with problems as we avoid them rather than face them and miss-out on the practice we require for handling difficult situations. Think of it like this: you can either hope the problem gets weaker or try to get stronger - most people opt for option one.

Those who are smart and courageous try the second option; they invest in becoming stronger so they have the capacity to handle more rather than hoping that life demands less. These people reap the rewards of improving themselves, they see life is an opportunity to learn more, be more and have more. There's no guarantee that you won't experience worry and anxiety, but people who face their fears are always the ones we admire the most.

If you can reframe the experience of anxiety (when there is no real threat) as a signal that you currently lack the skills to handle something, it can be the perfect invitation to growth. If I feel uncomfortable disagreeing with my boss, perhaps I need to learn some negotiation skills and book-in for a weekend workshop. If I regularly avoid thinking about money because it always makes me feel stressed, perhaps a serious visit to a financial advisor is in order and downloading some budgeting software would be the kindest thing I can do for myself.

For those of us in the relatively safe and luxurious west, anxiety is unlikely to be a true indication of impending physical harm, rather than an exaggeration of some more practical problem we are failing to solve. In this light, you can take the opportunity to combine anxiety with courage and self-care and transmute it into personal growth.

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 By Valerie Ellis


Article Source: The Anxiety Opportunity

Thinking of Popping a Pimple? Things You Must Consider

What is your first reaction when early in the morning you stand in front of the mirror and notice a pimple on your face? Most of us have the first feeling to pop it out so that it does not affect your look.

But does popping out a pimple actually help?

Often, health experts and elders in the family advise not to pop out a pimple for different reasons such as:



It may inflate a pimple, even more, making it look even worse in some time.

It may bring in other pimple eruptions on the surrounding skin too.

Popping out a pimple leaves out a scar on the face.

What Causes Pimples?

Now before trying to get rid of that pimple on your face, it is important to know the reasons that cause such eruptions on your face.

Some of the possible causes are listed below:



Not removing makeup and not cleaning your face before sleeping at night

Not having a healthy diet

Consuming too much of oily or junk food

Not removing the extra oil from the skin from time to time

Popping off the existing pimples in a wrong way and many others

Ways to Get Rid of Pimples

If you already have a pimple on your face and have plans to visit a party or meet friends, you need to find a way to hide it. You can either use some good makeup products to hide the eruption or can use a concealer to smoothen the skin for a limited time-period. If you suffer from persistent pimples, it will usually be necessary to do a little more than simply keep your face clean and eat healthily. Luckily, there are a whole plethora of over-the-counter (OTC) creams which can work wonders for clearing up pimples and prevent more from popping up in their place.

However, if you wish to get rid of it completely, you can try out one of the below-mentioned ways.



Medicines that have compositions such as salicylic acid or 5% of benzoyl peroxide.

Natural ingredients like tea tree oil, sandalwood oil, neem oil, turmeric etc.

Popping Out the Pimple in the Correct Way

Though popping out a pimple is not advisable, some people try it anyway. For those who wish to pop a pimple out, using the right way of doing it is recommended. Pop a pimple only if it has matured enough.

You can follow the below steps:



Use hot water and salt to either soften it or to make it mature. The cotton dipped in the water should be used to compress the sides of a pimple and not on the tip. Compressing the tip can push the pus inside the skin.

A matured pimple will have a white appearance on the top. Often with the use of hot water, the top might burst and push the pus out. But if that does not happen, you can take a new needle and sterilize it and then pierce the top side of a pimple.

When the pus starts oozing out, slowly put pressure on the sides and move it upwards.

Make sure that your hands are also sterilized and the surrounding skin does not touch the pus of a pimple. An ideal way is to keep on cleaning the pus with cotton soaked in hot water.

After the entire pus flows out, apply an antibiotic ointment that helps to a dry the pimple and protects your skin from further infection.

In general, popping out a pimple may cause other complications, but in some cases, skin experts do help in rightly popping out a pimple. In case if you are trying to pop out a pimple yourself, the above-mentioned points are sure to help you get rid of it.


 By Ravi Patel


Article Source: Thinking of Popping a Pimple? Things You Must Consider

How to Be Your Best Physical Self, and Stay That Way

Do you try repeatedly to lose weight, but always fail in the long term?

Do you try fad diets, extreme workout regimens, or products on the diet market only to drop the routine or have weight return?

You are not alone.

Every year hundreds of thousands of people go on crash diets only to be disappointed with their results. Researchers at UCLA have found that dieting is not only ineffective, but can often make you gain more weight that you originally had after a small loss of usually only 5-10%.

In the United States, inactivity is a serious problem. It is extremely important to know that a person does not have to run a mile every day to be fit and healthy.

Finding reasons to walk a mile by adding up daily steps, such as parking slightly further away from the mall or taking the stairs instead of the escalator, will end up burning exactly the same amount of calories.

Many people who struggle with their weight do not understand this; they see it as all or nothing. People who do not enjoy going to the gym or engaging in vigorous activity then see exercise as something beyond their reach.

Exercise is only one part of the problem, and in fact, diet is the largest component of weight loss. People who have unhealthy relationships with food can struggle to keep themselves at their ideal weight. When food is sought for comfort or pleasure more than for nutrition and sustenance, recurring issues with weight gain and body image can inevitably result.

Many people do not actually understand their own bodies caloric and macronutrient requirements so they often overeat or indulge in the wrong types of foods.

Many people actually believe certain things they eat to be 'healthy' without understanding the key differences between nutritional benefits and caloric intake.

These people then eat the wrong foods in the wrong amounts; often believing they are doing the right thing. They are then shocked to learn they have not lost weight but often gain extra.

When they indulge in foods they believe are 'wrong,' they also feel shame and self-hatred, causing a downward spiral to more binge eating and an increasingly negative relationship with food.

Does any of this sound like you? Perhaps a wellness health coach is the solution to your problems.

What can a wellness health coach offer you?

Wellness health coaches are professionals who cater to individuals who have histories of diet and fitness regimes failing. They are sought out by people of all ages who struggle to reach their weight loss, health and fitness goals.

Wellness health coaches can help you by improving your relationship with food, teaching you how to exercise in ways that you will enjoy and actually sustain, and helping you to love and respect your body overall.

The objective of any good wellness health coach is to help you be your best physical self - and stay that way.

A Wellness health coach can help you to:



Set measurable, realistic goals for your health and fitness

Understand why your diets and fitness plans have previously failed

Have better relationships with food and exercise

See yourself in a more positive light

Learn to love your body

Reduce stress

Create long term healthy habits

Exercise in ways that you enjoy

Become stronger, leaner and happier

Receive ongoing encouragement, motivation and support

Remember - there are no quick fixes when it comes to having a healthy body and lifestyle. Sustainability and long-term commitment are the keys to being the best you possible!

For more tips and strategies on how to lose weight permanently and be healthy and happy, get your free copy of  The Quick-Start Weight Loss Handbook at http://www.joseesmith.com/quickstartweightloss



 By Josee Smith


Article Source: How to Be Your Best Physical Self, and Stay That Way

A Few Kismis a Day Keep Wrinkles Away

Raisins, or kismis/kishmish as they are called in India, are dried grapes. There are as many kinds of kismis as there are grape varieties- green, purple, red, even champagne, to name some. The most common kismis are made from the seedless, green grapes called 'Thompson Seedless'.

Kismis are made from grapes by a three step process which involves pre-treatment, drying, and post-drying.

Getting under the skin

Kismis are little purses of nutrients.

They are 72% sugars like glucose and fructose and good energisers. They also contain dietary fibre, are high in certain antioxidants, low in sodium, and contain no cholesterol. They are also rich in potassium and magnesium.

Glowing skin means fit within

The skin is the biggest organ of the human body. We always say "glowing with good health". The real secret to great skin is good health and proper nourishment.

Kismis contain fibre that swells in the presence of water. This makes them a good digestive aid to keep bowel movements regular and thus rid the body of waste.

The potassium and magnesium content in kismis helps to reduce acidity and thus maintain the pH balance of the body in general, and the stomach, in particular. This is essential for healthy bodily functions. It also neutralises stomach acid which in turns reflects in a healthy and blemish-free skin.

Raisins are also loaded with iron, B-complex and copper: all good for the production of blood and the prevention of anaemia. Pale, flaky skin is often the result of low blood counts. A handful of kismis a day will work more wonders than all the beauty aids and skin care products that money can buy!

Black kismis, in particular, aids the liver in flushing out toxins. A clean body means clear skin.

The amino acids (proteins) and vitamins in kismis help in renewing skin cells. All those sun-damaged cells slough off and are replaced by their younger cousins. At the same time, the phytochemicals in kismis protect skin cells from the damage caused by the rays of the sun. Eating a handful of kismis will help to keep your skin young this way.

The antioxidants in kismis speed up skin repair and 'plump' out skin cells - like when you fluff a pillow. Kismis works magic by making fine lines, wrinkles and skin blemishes disappear.

Commercial= Cash

Unfortunately for the human race, quick bucks are the prime consideration in most ventures even at the cost of good health. This is true of commercial production of kismis too.

Have you ever seen grapes in the market? They have a liberal coat of white powdery pesticide which clings to them even after several washes. All this is transferred to kismis. Pesticide residues restrict the liver's ability to process toxins and flush them out of the body.

Commercially grown kismis are also treated with sulfites to enhance their colour. This aggravates and causes asthma, respiratory and other allergies.

Grapes can be organically grown by using biofertilizers like manure and vermicompost. Pests can be kept away by using natural predators like ladybugs and praying mantises, bio-pesticides like a mix of neem oil and soapy water, and baited traps for common grape pests like aphids and flea beetles. Chemical-free grapes mean chemical free kismis. This is what the discerning consumer should buy.

Buy organic to reap the full benefits of kismis.

Uses

In truth, kismis can be enjoyed straight out of the container- neat!

Kismis are used in salads, in baked items like cakes and cookies, in confectionery and desserts.

They are fried and used to garnish both savoury dishes like pulao and sweets like halwas and kheers.

They can be used as healthy additions to breakfast cereals like muesli and homemade granola bars.

How to buy and store

It would be best to buy an organic brand of kismis which well-sealed packing to protect from moisture and moulds.

Choose kismis that are plump and fleshy; this dried out specimens are low quality. There is neither taste nor benefit in eating them.

Make sure that the stock is not old and is free from insect pests: humans are not the only connoisseurs of kismis!

Not only is kismis great for your skin, but it is also great for your overall health. The American College of Cardiology has recommended that eating raisins/kismis three times a day lowers blood pressure significantly. The next time you want to eat a snack or something sweet, don't pop that chocolate or those chips in your mouth. Just treat yourself to a handful of kismis.

Now that you know the secret to good health and glowing skin, buy a good organic brand of kismis right away!

Independent Blogger, Environmentalist, Organic Food Enthusiast, Organic Products Researcher in kismis. Through my Blog's I am looking forward to share my knowledge in organic products, gain new knowledge and share a positive vibe to this world.



 By Karthik Guduru


Article Source: A Few Kismis a Day Keep Wrinkles Away

What Will You Consider While Selecting a Hospital for Treatment?

In an emergency situation, there is usually no choice, but to rush to the nearest hospital for treatment. But, when you have enough time at hand and need to select a hospital for the treatment of a particular ailment, make sure that you research well and do your homework before you finalize one.

Here are a few things to take into consideration:

Research on patient experiences

Patient experiences are a very important deciding factor when it comes to selecting a hospital for treatment. Existing patients already know the ins and outs of what kind of patient care they received at a particular hospital and can be your best advisers to select a hospital. They can tell you about the doctors, nurses and their expertise as well as the support staff. They can also tell you about the cleanliness in the hospital and their overall experience during their stay there.

Find out patient outcomes

Well, patient outcomes need to be considered while selecting a hospital for treatment. Make sure that you do your homework and research a few hospitals based on their patient outcomes. A good place to start your research will be on the internet. There are a number of websites that rate hospitals of a particular area based on these factors. Reading reviews of existing customers could also give you a good idea.

Check out hospital ratings

Once you have shortlisted a few hospitals in your area, make sure that you check out their ratings. Although it's a known fact that ratings aren't an absolute factor for selection of a hospital, it's a good place to start. Selecting a hospital that has been rated as the best by a reviewing authority instills confidence in your mind about the treatment you will receive there.

Compare hospitals

In today's world, it's very easy to find all the relevant information in one place and compare the hospitals that you have shortlisted. You can compare the specialties available, the doctors who are on board and on call, as well as the quality of the overall services provided including the administrative staff and the safety practices. You can even compare the prices for the treatment or surgery that you would like to avail.

Specialty care

There are a few hospitals that provide specialty care and some that are multispecialty. It's not that one kind is better than the other. Each one of these hospitals has their own advantages and disadvantages. Specialty hospitals are highly focused and can provide you with everything that is essential for your treatment, but in case there is further treatment required, a transfer to another hospital may be required. With multispecialty hospitals the patient is simply transferred from one department to another and is taken care of within the hospital premises itself.

It is important that you take into consideration all of the above factors before you finalize a hospital for treatment. Do your homework and research well and then select the one most suitable for your particular requirement.

Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai is one of Best Hospital in India which provides complete treatments and surgeries for all kinds of diseases.




 By Sejal Kakadiya


Article Source: What Will You Consider While Selecting a Hospital for Treatment?

Restrict or Liberalize? Therapeutic Diets for Older Adults With Cardiovascular Disease

Richard is an 88 year old male who was hospitalized post myocardial infarction (MI) for placement of a stent and management of heart failure. Other than a diagnosis of hypertension which has been under control with medications since age 70, he had been healthy and living independently with his wife in their home. Prior to the MI, he was eating a regular diet and either walking or using a stationary bike daily. However since the MI, his cardiologist has drastically restricted his physical activity, and ordered a low fat, low cholesterol, 2 gram sodium diet. His medications include 75 mg atenolol daily, 40 mg Lasix twice a day, 80 mg Lipitor daily, 8 mg warfarin daily, 75 mg Clopidogrel daily, and 80 mg low dose aspirin daily.

At 5'5" tall, normally 145#, he has gradually lost weight and is now down to 106#. Although his food intake is only fair, his cardiologist emphasized the need for a low sodium diet and daily weights to monitor for fluid shifts. His wife is overwhelmed and his daughter is nervous about how to shop and prepare for his meals.

Knowing that almost 20% of older adults are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge (1), assuring Richard receives good advice is essential. He will be returning home with his 88-year old wife, who is overwhelmed and nervous about preparing his food and with limited help from family. How should you counsel Richard?

Malnutrition Concerns

Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) recommendations for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults vary based on diagnosis, age and risk of malnutrition. For frail older adults, unintended weight loss, malnutrition, sarcopenia, and frailty are genuine concerns. These conditions can lead to reduced functional ability and increased dependence, so preventing these complications is critical. Consuming nourishing food to prevent further decline is a major focus.

Health care providers mean well by ordering therapeutic diets to improve health, but in frail elderly, these diets can have a negative effect on the variety, flavor, and palatability of food. This can reduce enjoyment of eating, decrease food intake and lead to complications that could affect quality of life and longevity. It is critical to individualize nutrition interventions to assure the highest level of well-being for each person, and in many cases that means avoiding strict therapeutic diets. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) Evidence Analysis Library, more liberal diets are associated with increased food and beverage intake in older adults (2).

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease in Older Adults

A risk factor for cardiovascular disease, hypertension affects approximately 64-78.5% of older adults (3). Lowering blood pressure can help reduce risk for stroke, MI, heart failure, and renal disease. For people 60 years or older, blood pressure (BP) goals are <150 systolic and <90 diastolic BP (<140 and <90 for people with diabetes and/or CDK). All adults with hypertension should modify their lifestyles in conjunction with pharmacological treatment (4). To maintain nutritional status, older adults may need a more liberal approach to sodium restriction, especially if they are already frail (5).

Heart failure (HF) is the leading cause of hospitalization among older adults in the U.S., and more than 50% of HF patients are readmitted within 6 months of hospital discharge (6). Treatment includes medications, a reduced sodium diet, and daily physical activity (7). A 2000 mg sodium, 2000 mL fluid restriction is typically prescribed (8), however recent evidence indicates that intake of 2700-3000 mg sodium daily may decrease hospital readmissions and mortality in patients with compensated CHF (9).

Current guidelines for older with atherosclerotic heart disease recommend a focus on overall risk factors rather than specific parameters for blood lipid levels (10). It is unclear whether or not modification of blood lipids is effective to prevent CVD in older adults (11). Lipid levels can be controlled by medications while allowing an older person to enjoy food.

How Should Richard be Counseled?

In Richard's case, dietary changes should be balanced with his condition, prognosis, threat of malnutrition and cardiac cachexia, and individual food preferences. Richard should be counselled on eating healthfully to help maintain his health and focus on enjoying his meals. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating pattern, or a Mediterranean style diet are all good eating patterns for Richard. If Richard's food intake is poor or he is resistant to these suggestions, a more individualized eating pattern that includes his favorite foods may be needed, even if those favorites are high in sodium or fat.

The Bottom Line for Older Adults with CVD

It is important to assure person directed choice when working with older adults. Decisions should be informed and in coordination with the individual's goals, preferences and choices. Most older adults with CVD can benefit from a diet based on the DGA which is moderate in fat, cholesterol, sodium, and added sugars. Evidence suggests that frail older adults often need a less restrictive diet to offset the risks of unintended weight loss and malnutrition.

Widely-known as one of the nation's leading experts on nutrition and long-term care issues, Becky Dorner is an enthusiastic, dynamic, innovative leader who motivates and inspires people into action. She is President of Becky Dorner & Associates, Inc., which publishes and presents CEU programs and information on nutrition care for older adults; and Nutrition Consulting Services, Inc. which employs RDs and DTRs to provide services to health care facilities in Ohio (since 1983).

Becky's mission to improve care for older adults has inspired her to present more than 500 programs for national, international and state professional meetings; and to publish more than 260 manuals, CEU programs and practical articles for professional journals and newsletters. Becky currently serves on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) Board of Directors and as Speaker-elect of the House of Delegates.



 By Becky Dorner


Article Source: Restrict or Liberalize? Therapeutic Diets for Older Adults With Cardiovascular Disease

Clean Eating Can Reduce Inflammation

After a recent talk I gave - this question was asked "How does inflammation lead to chronic disease?"

Chronic inflammation is a long-term physiologic response - lasting weeks, months, or years - to one or more factors, including exposure to environmental toxins, microbial or viral infection, processes related to aging, or stress, but most often to poor nutrition.

Chronic inflammation is activated when the mechanisms of acute inflammation fail to arrest infection or heal an injury. Left unchecked, prolonged chronic inflammation generates a series of destructive reactions that damages cells and eventually leads to clinical symptoms of disease.

Ultimately, chronic inflammation is a failure of the body's immune system to maintain a healthy homeostatic state.

Inflammatory Biomarkers include:
Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Key Thought - Food Can Reduce Inflammation

Most persons with diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and other chronic health problems have high levels of inflammation in their bodies that occur over time when the immune system tries unsuccessfully to repair cells and rid itself of harmful toxins.

The right foods can help reduce the amount of inflammation in the body and improve health. Here are some suggestions for clients and patients on ways to use clean eating to decrease inflammation:

1. Boost your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. Aim to eat five to seven servings each of fruits and vegetables daily. Choose fruits and vegetables that are deep green, orange, yellow, and purple, since these have the greatest nutritional value. Ten to 14 servings per day may sound like too much, but serving sizes are small: one medium fruit, 1/2 cup frozen fruit, 1/2 cup cooked vegetable, 1/2 cup cut fresh fruit, and 1 cup leafy raw greens.

2. Cook without oil as much as possible saut� with water or veggie broth.. Make a quick and easy dressing using 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/2 clove minced garlic, spicy mustard, and 1 T each of chopped fresh parsley and chives. (Use 1/2 tsp dried herbs if fresh herbs aren't available.)

3. Snack on walnuts instead of chips. Walnuts provide fiber, minerals, antioxidants, and the kinds of fatty acids that are good for your brain and heart.

4. Eat whole grain cereals such as oatmeal or flax flakes for breakfast, and replace refined grains with whole grains, as in choosing brown rice over white rice.

5. Eliminate all animal products - meats, fish, milk, cheese, chicken and eggs.

6. Eliminate fast foods. Cook at home. Make meal time a family focus for health and renewal. Prep in advance, cook more to freeze some, and for lunches later in the week.

7. East more potatoes, especially sweet potatoes. They're high in vitamins and delicious when baked with a little sea-salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary.

8. Cut out sugary drinks. Instead drink more water, sparkling water, home-juiced juices, herbal teas and green teas. With lemon wedges.

9. Eat more lentils and beans. They're good sources of protein and is a great replacement for red meat at meals. Try black beans and brown rice saut�ed with onions and garlic and seasoned with cumin.

10. Munch on dark chocolate and fresh raspberries for dessert. Both are loaded with antioxidants. Or try my favorite dessert, frozen bananas with berries and nuts.

If you make these simple changes, you'll lose weight, your skin will improve, you'll have more energy, sleep better, and life will continue to get better and better.

I promise!

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Article Source: Clean Eating Can Reduce Inflammation

FUE Hair Transplant Repair - The Perils Of Poor Hair Transplant Planning in Young Patients

The Psychology of Hair Loss in Teenagers and Young Adults

In the late teens, an individual is dealing with pubertal and post pubertal physiologic changes, the challenges of seeing the world with a new eye, the loss of innocence, school, pressure form peers and social groups etc. These in themselves are psychological stressors that define and shape our humanity. The manner in which we cope with these early stressors have the potential for defining who we become for the remainder of our lives. Adding hair loss to that burden in a teenager's life can have far reaching consequences. There is potential for it to result in depression, social withdrawal and even paranoia. An individual whose development is influenced by these additional stressors would be at a disadvantage in all realms of life.

Hair Restoration Surgery In Teenage and Young Adults - What Could Go Wrong?

A young patient considering a hair transplant should always remember that transplanted hairs are permanent, while the hair they currently have is temporary as the hair loss would progress with age. Because the extent and rate of hair loss progression cannot be predicted, planning a hair transplant can be tricky. If this is not taken into account a hair transplant would potentially result in an odd hair pattern which results after a transplant that initially merged into adjacent pre-existing hairlines assumes an odd look. This would occur when the previously blended pre-existing hairline progressively receded to create a bald gap between it and the transplanted hairs. To correct this, more hair transplants would be required to bridge the gap. However, this odd pattern might not be remediable if:

1. The patient runs out of donor hair. This is especially a problem in patients with severe baldness, or when the transplanted hairline was placed too aggressively

2. The patient cannot financially afford the cost of further procedures

3. Body hair cannot be used either because the doctors at the patients' disposal lack the experience, skill or the technology required to perform successful FUE transplant using body hair (BHT) consistently. In some patients, however, BHT is not conceivable on account of an absolute lack of body and beard hair. There is a great deal of inter ethic variation in the quality and quantity of body hair in individuals.

Hair Transplant Repair Options for Victims of Hair Transplants Performed at Young Age

Unless the hair transplant on a young patient involved the creation of a very conservative hairline, the first challenge in most of these patients is the depletion of head donor hair supply often compounded by the presence of follicular unit strip surgery and / or FUE scars. In these head donor depleted patients, a successful and credible repair and restoration work would necessitate the use of beard and body hairs in    BHT repair work. Donor source in BHT can include facial hair as well as hairs from the torso and limbs. A recent 122 patient study published in the    Aesthetic surgery journal describes the criteria for determining the suitability of BHT donor hair. What more, the study described the kinds of features an FUE equipment used in BHT should possess. Younger patients destined for severe baldness should begin incorporating beard and body hair earlier on in their hair transplantation odyssey. With proper planning, requisite doctor experience and skill as well as the proper utensils it is indeed possible to execute a successful FUE repair in young victims of ill-conceived hair restoration surgeries that were performed at a young age.

Dr Umar is the worlds leading provider of advance FUE hair transplant, body hair transplantation and FUE hair transplant repair. He is the inventor of the DrUGraft Revolution hair transplant system that includes the DrUPunch Rotor for all FUE and BHT as well as the DrUPunch Curl for performing successful FUE in all black men and black women that possess Afro-textured hair where conventional FUE tools would typically fail.



 By Sanusi Umar, M.D.


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