One of the major causes of cardiovascular disease in most cases is the
formation of plaque in the blood vessels. The plaque can lead to the
clogging of the blood vessels causing death, disability, or strokes. Strokes
are caused by ruptured blood vessels leaking blood into the brain.
Here are some symptoms of stroke:
1: Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, particularly if it is
on one side of the body
2: Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. Sudden difficulty
with walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
3: Sudden trouble seeing from one or both eyes
4: Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Dimming the Shine of Oily Skin
If you have oily skin — you’re lucky! Oily skin has great advantages.
Your skin will probably be less likely to wrinkle, age, and sag. On
the other hand, it may feel greasy and develop shiny patches even a
short time after you wash it. The highest concentration of sebaceous
glands is in the T-zone, and the excess sebum from this area
plus the sweat glands on the skin can make your skin look even
greasier and shinier. (Take a look at Chapter 4 to see the T-zone.)
But you can temporarily squelch the shine with many products now
available such as blotting papers, oil-absorbing powders, and foundations.
Even the application of medicated prescription products
such as retinoids and benzoyl peroxide are temporary cosmetic
maneuvers that remove the surface oil. The deeper oils (sebum) are
bound to keep flowing despite what you do to the surface.
You can try tackling T-zone oiliness with Clinac O.C. (Oil Control)
Gel, which can be purchased without a prescription. It mops up
excess sebum without drying the skin. In addition, if you’re looking
for a matte finish, you can try a “mattifier,” a shine-stopping product
that helps absorb oil on your face and, ideally, prevents oil
from breaking through. The following are a few suggestions:
** Neutrogena Pore Refining Mattifier Shine Control Gel
** Lancome Pure Focus T-Zone Mattifier
** Loreal Hydra Mattify
Your skin will probably be less likely to wrinkle, age, and sag. On
the other hand, it may feel greasy and develop shiny patches even a
short time after you wash it. The highest concentration of sebaceous
glands is in the T-zone, and the excess sebum from this area
plus the sweat glands on the skin can make your skin look even
greasier and shinier. (Take a look at Chapter 4 to see the T-zone.)
But you can temporarily squelch the shine with many products now
available such as blotting papers, oil-absorbing powders, and foundations.
Even the application of medicated prescription products
such as retinoids and benzoyl peroxide are temporary cosmetic
maneuvers that remove the surface oil. The deeper oils (sebum) are
bound to keep flowing despite what you do to the surface.
You can try tackling T-zone oiliness with Clinac O.C. (Oil Control)
Gel, which can be purchased without a prescription. It mops up
excess sebum without drying the skin. In addition, if you’re looking
for a matte finish, you can try a “mattifier,” a shine-stopping product
that helps absorb oil on your face and, ideally, prevents oil
from breaking through. The following are a few suggestions:
** Neutrogena Pore Refining Mattifier Shine Control Gel
** Lancome Pure Focus T-Zone Mattifier
** Loreal Hydra Mattify
Friday, January 2, 2009
Prevent skin damage
The best way to prevent skin damage from the sun besides moving
to the Antarctic — oops, never mind, I forgot about the hole in the
ozone layer there — is to avoid excessive exposure to UV and the
sun. You can accomplish this by following these tips:
1: Shun the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m, especially during late spring and summer when the
sun is most intense.
2: Wear protective headgear such as a hat with a wide brim to protect your face, head, and
the back of your neck. You can also wear a baseball cap, long-sleeved shirts, and long
pants.
3: Be aware of reflected light from sand, water, or snow.
4: Avoid tanning parlors.
5: Slather on the sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater — at least 30 minutes before sun
exposure, even on cloudy, hazy days.
6: Reapply sunscreens liberally and frequently at least every two to three hours, and after
swimming or sweating.
7: Choose a broad spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVB (the burning rays) and UVA
(the more penetrating rays that promote wrinkling and aging).
If you’re a person of color and have the dark spots of PIP, they’re
often further darkened by sun exposure. A broad-spectrum sunscreen
will offer you the best protection.
to the Antarctic — oops, never mind, I forgot about the hole in the
ozone layer there — is to avoid excessive exposure to UV and the
sun. You can accomplish this by following these tips:
1: Shun the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m, especially during late spring and summer when the
sun is most intense.
2: Wear protective headgear such as a hat with a wide brim to protect your face, head, and
the back of your neck. You can also wear a baseball cap, long-sleeved shirts, and long
pants.
3: Be aware of reflected light from sand, water, or snow.
4: Avoid tanning parlors.
5: Slather on the sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater — at least 30 minutes before sun
exposure, even on cloudy, hazy days.
6: Reapply sunscreens liberally and frequently at least every two to three hours, and after
swimming or sweating.
7: Choose a broad spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVB (the burning rays) and UVA
(the more penetrating rays that promote wrinkling and aging).
If you’re a person of color and have the dark spots of PIP, they’re
often further darkened by sun exposure. A broad-spectrum sunscreen
will offer you the best protection.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Exploring Your Largest Organ
You may not really think of the skin as an organ, like the heart and
lungs. To many people, skin seems more like a simple cover to prevent
their insides from falling out. An organ is a somewhat independent
part of the human body that performs a specific function.
Once you know that, you can see that the skin is an organ, because
it performs the following specific functions (in addition to others):
1: Protects your body from infection
2: Serves as a waterproof barrier between you and the outside
world
3: Shields you from the sun’s harmful rays
4: Provides cushioning like a shock absorber that defends you from injury
5: Insulates your body and keeps your temperature right around a cozy 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
(37 degrees Celsius)
6: Acts as an energy reserve
7: Alerts you to potential harm through your sensations of touch and pain
8: Repairs itself (that’s why cuts heal)
9: Produces vitamin D
lungs. To many people, skin seems more like a simple cover to prevent
their insides from falling out. An organ is a somewhat independent
part of the human body that performs a specific function.
Once you know that, you can see that the skin is an organ, because
it performs the following specific functions (in addition to others):
1: Protects your body from infection
2: Serves as a waterproof barrier between you and the outside
world
3: Shields you from the sun’s harmful rays
4: Provides cushioning like a shock absorber that defends you from injury
5: Insulates your body and keeps your temperature right around a cozy 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
(37 degrees Celsius)
6: Acts as an energy reserve
7: Alerts you to potential harm through your sensations of touch and pain
8: Repairs itself (that’s why cuts heal)
9: Produces vitamin D
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Common Signs of a Sleep Disorder
Look over this list of common signs of a sleep disorders, and
talk to your doctor if you have any of them:
1: It takes you more than 30 minutes to fall asleep at night.
2: You awaken frequently in the night and then have trouble falling back to sleep again.
3: You awaken too early in the morning.
4: You frequently don’t feel well rested despite spending 7–8hours or more asleep at night.
5: You feel sleepy during the day and fall asleep within 5 minutes if you have an
opportunity to nap, or you fall asleep at inappropriate times during the day.
6: Your bed partner claims you snore loudly, snort, gasp, or make choking sounds while you
sleep, or your partner notices your breathing stops for short periods.
7: You have creeping, tingling, or crawling feelings in your legsthat are relieved by moving
or massaging them, especially in the evening and when you try to fall asleep.
8: You have vivid, dreamlike experiences while falling asleep or dozing.
9: You have episodes of sudden muscle weakness when youare angry, fearful, or when you laugh.
10: You feel as though you cannot move when you first wake up.
11: Your bed partner notes that your legs or arms jerk often during sleep.
12: You regularly need to use stimulants to stay awake during the day.
13: Also keep in mind that, although children can show some of these same signs of a sleep
disorder, they often do not show signs of excessive daytime sleepiness. Instead, they may
seem overactive and have difficulty focusing and concentrating. They also may not do their
best in school.
talk to your doctor if you have any of them:
1: It takes you more than 30 minutes to fall asleep at night.
2: You awaken frequently in the night and then have trouble falling back to sleep again.
3: You awaken too early in the morning.
4: You frequently don’t feel well rested despite spending 7–8hours or more asleep at night.
5: You feel sleepy during the day and fall asleep within 5 minutes if you have an
opportunity to nap, or you fall asleep at inappropriate times during the day.
6: Your bed partner claims you snore loudly, snort, gasp, or make choking sounds while you
sleep, or your partner notices your breathing stops for short periods.
7: You have creeping, tingling, or crawling feelings in your legsthat are relieved by moving
or massaging them, especially in the evening and when you try to fall asleep.
8: You have vivid, dreamlike experiences while falling asleep or dozing.
9: You have episodes of sudden muscle weakness when youare angry, fearful, or when you laugh.
10: You feel as though you cannot move when you first wake up.
11: Your bed partner notes that your legs or arms jerk often during sleep.
12: You regularly need to use stimulants to stay awake during the day.
13: Also keep in mind that, although children can show some of these same signs of a sleep
disorder, they often do not show signs of excessive daytime sleepiness. Instead, they may
seem overactive and have difficulty focusing and concentrating. They also may not do their
best in school.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Potentially life-saving tips for avoiding drowsy driving
1: Be well rested before hitting the road. If you have several
nights in a row of fewer than 7–8 hours of sleep, your reaction
time slows. Restoring that reaction time to normal often takes
more than 1 night of good sleep, because your sleep debt
accumulates after each night you lose sleep. It may take
several nights of being well rested to repay that sleep debt
and ensure that you are ready for driving on a long road trip.
2: Avoid driving between midnight and 7 a.m. Unless you are
accustomed to being awake then, this period of time is when
we are naturally the most tired.
3: Don’t drive alone. A companion who can keep you engaged
in conversation might help you stay awake while driving.
4: Schedule frequent breaks on long road trips. If you feel
sleepy while driving, pull off the road and take a nap for
15–20 minutes.
5: Don’t drink alcohol. Just one beer when you are sleep
deprived will affect you as much as two or three beers
when you are well rested.
6: Don’t count on caffeine. Although drinking a cola or a cup
of coffee might help keep you awake for a short time, it won’t
overcome excessive sleepiness or relieve a sleep debt.
7: Opening a window or turning up the radio won’t help you stay
awake while driving. Be aware of these warning signs that you
are too sleepy to drive safely: trouble keeping your eyes
focused, continual yawning, or being unable to recall driving the
last few miles. Remember, if you are short on sleep, stay out of
the driver’s seat!
nights in a row of fewer than 7–8 hours of sleep, your reaction
time slows. Restoring that reaction time to normal often takes
more than 1 night of good sleep, because your sleep debt
accumulates after each night you lose sleep. It may take
several nights of being well rested to repay that sleep debt
and ensure that you are ready for driving on a long road trip.
2: Avoid driving between midnight and 7 a.m. Unless you are
accustomed to being awake then, this period of time is when
we are naturally the most tired.
3: Don’t drive alone. A companion who can keep you engaged
in conversation might help you stay awake while driving.
4: Schedule frequent breaks on long road trips. If you feel
sleepy while driving, pull off the road and take a nap for
15–20 minutes.
5: Don’t drink alcohol. Just one beer when you are sleep
deprived will affect you as much as two or three beers
when you are well rested.
6: Don’t count on caffeine. Although drinking a cola or a cup
of coffee might help keep you awake for a short time, it won’t
overcome excessive sleepiness or relieve a sleep debt.
7: Opening a window or turning up the radio won’t help you stay
awake while driving. Be aware of these warning signs that you
are too sleepy to drive safely: trouble keeping your eyes
focused, continual yawning, or being unable to recall driving the
last few miles. Remember, if you are short on sleep, stay out of
the driver’s seat!
Fat Loss: Diet of a day for 175-200 pound person .
Breakfast: three scrambled eggs and one cup of steamed broccoli + 2 tsp. fish oil, 2 tbsp. acai juice, and 3 tsp. Greens+.
Snack: a handful of mixed nuts
Lunch: one serving (palm size) of salmon with a spinach salad topped with veggies and drizzled with olive oil.
Snack: 4 ounces of cheese
Dinner: one serving of grass fed beef with steamed asparagus + 2 tsp. fish oil, 2 tbsp. acai juice, and 3 tsp. Greens+.
Snack: 20 grams of dark chocolate
Snack: a handful of mixed nuts
Lunch: one serving (palm size) of salmon with a spinach salad topped with veggies and drizzled with olive oil.
Snack: 4 ounces of cheese
Dinner: one serving of grass fed beef with steamed asparagus + 2 tsp. fish oil, 2 tbsp. acai juice, and 3 tsp. Greens+.
Snack: 20 grams of dark chocolate
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