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Collagen is nature's skin support system… Your skin is 75% collagen - collagen is the reason your skin looked plump and fresh while you were young. With age - as the collagen in your skin starts to break down - your skin no longer has all its natural padding and sagging and wrinkles start to appear. Collagen fillers allow doctors to put back the collagen you lose over time in a radical anti-aging treatment. Injections of collagen under the skin smooth out wrinkles and fill sagging and sunken areas of skin. Where does the collagen come from? If you are thinking about having a collagen filler this is a very good question to ask. You need to know about the two types of collagen filler that you could be offered: ·         Those containing bovine collagen ·         Those containing human collagen Bovine collagen has been around the longest and is the least expensive option. This type of co...

Why injecting neurotoxins into your face is considered a 'normal' procedure nowadays… Knowing as we do that Botox is made from neurotoxins, you might think twice about having it injected into your face. In the early 1980's when the practice was first adopted by the rich and famous in exclusive US clinics, most of us feared the worst. Many people felt it was more evidence that the world had gone mad.  Some people still feel like that. Whatever your view - the injection of Botox as a cosmetic treatment is now the most common anti-aging procedure in the western world.   So - should you do it and what can you expect? What’s involved? Cosmetic Botox is simply an injection into an area of the face where wrinkles are present. After sterilizing and anesthetizing the injection site, a trained physician will inject Botox in order to paralyze the muscles around the wrinkle – this allows the skin to soften and the wrinkle to diminish or disappear. The...

Sun damage gets worse with age… While you might have spent most of your youth basking in the sun, your skin is probably paying for it now. Instead of giving up and letting sun spots take over, there is plenty that you can do to protect yourself.  Here’s what you need to know… The skin contains a certain amount of melanin that protects it naturally from the sun. Some people have more than others, and this is indicated (usually) by how dark the skin is. While this melanin can protect the skin for a time, as you continue to stay in the sun, you will be subjected to UVA and UVB rays that damage the skin – what we call sunburn or a tan.  Any sign of redness to the skin - however slight - is actually a first degree burn.  Brown skin is the result of the excess melanin produced by your body to protect itself at the site of the burn.  A tan actually isn’t a healthy glow – it’s the sign that you’ve damaged your skin. How can you protect yourself ? Be alert to the dangers of t...

Choosing and using the right anti aging skin care treatment can be like picking your way through a minefield… There are thousands of anti-aging skin care products to choose from with new must-have magic ingredients appearing weekly in the beauty press.   The beauty business is a major money spinner and millions of dollars are spent every year looking for the ultimate anti aging skin care solution. The upside - for us humble consumers - is that we get huge choice. But too big a choice can be overwhelming. Good anti-aging skin care products are not cheap - high prices usually reflect a big spend on research and development which is why the product is good in the first place. So how do you choose where to put your money with the vast choice available to you?  This site is all about finding the right anti-aging skin care and skin treatments. No-one needs to be blinded by the science bit so we aim to take you through the types of product available, what the ingredients are and...

The international bodybuilding competitions provide beginning at the end of the 1940s, because the tournament is held where the first Mr. Universe which will be held in the city of Philadelphia, Steve Stanco to be the winner takes place in 1947. The following year the first Mr. Universe of the National Amateur Body Building is performed in London. The term “Mister” was suspended in 1972 by decision of the International Federation of Bodybuilding, IFBB and now represents official sport so bodybuilder. The term was replaced by the more sporty “Championship” which is closer to the spirit of this activity. Also, beginning in 1965 had competitions for professional bodybuilders, celebrating the first Mr. Olympia which was sponsored by Weider Jose. In this competition the winner was Larry Scott that with the passage of time has launched the careers of men like Arnold Schwarzenegger or Lee Haney. Back in Spain in 1965 is celebrated the first championship in Madrid, participating bodybuilders w...

The calcium is a mineral that forms the teeth and bones of our body and helps certain body functions, such as muscle contraction and heart activity. Therefore, it is the most abundant mineral in our body. I made ​​remarks that the amount present in the blood must be constant to ensure a healthy and strong skeleton. Therefore it is necessary to take foods rich in calcium and especially in pregnant women. Here we tell you how to take calcium during pregnancy. Instructions During the third trimester fetal bone absorb approximately 200-250 mg of calcium daily. So if the pregnant woman does not consume foods rich in calcium. It should be well hydrated and rink plenty of bottled water . Since there are water containing up to 250 milligrams of calcium per liter of water. Just read the label on the bottle and see how rich is calcium. Should eat foods rich in calcium daily, such as calcium from milk and its derivatives such as yogurt or cheese. But you should know that cheese contains a lot of ...

When a woman is pregnant is very important to take care more than ever, because inside is growing and developing a new life, if we add the changes caused by pregnancy in the female body, the reasons to care duplicated. So some tips for you to discover how to have a healthy pregnancy , read it and notes. Vitamin Supplements If you go to your gynecologist while you’re trying to get pregnant, it is safest to re recommend taking vitamins and minerals that will help proper development of the fetus from the moment of conception. Some examples are iodine which is very important because it contributes to the formation of the fetal brain and its neural development. The folic acid which is a type of vitamin B whose function is to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida. Another clear example of vitamin complex is iron, whose function is to prevent gestational anemia, which is very common because the baby may deplete iron from his mother. Do not drink alcohol or smoke We all know that bo...

THE HEALTHY NEWBORN At birth, your baby leaves the protective world of your womb, where warmth, oxy­gen, and nourishment were always avail­able. The newborn is suddenly exposed to all sorts of new and changing conditions. There will be different temperatures; various sights, smells, and sounds; exposure to infec­tions; and a range of new processes within his or her little body. Dramatic changes will be happening in the respiratory system, circulatory system, and digestive system. So, it’s natural that some time will pass before everything is fully func­tional and in balance. Your baby will make a lot of adjustments to the “outside world” over the first few months, and development will continue throughout life! But these developments occur naturally and without problems in most babies, and you don’t need to be a professional to be a good mother. The lungs One of the most dramatic changes a newborn experiences is breathing air. Most babies take their first breath within 30 seconds of bei...

Gastrointestinal symptoms in infants and toddlers – Digestive system problems Digestive system problems are very com­mon in infants and toddlers. Problems may range from vomiting, to tummy pains, to changes in the stools, to appendicitis. Vomiting Regurgitation (spitting up) frequently hap­pens in infancy, and often means that the baby has eaten too quickly or too much. Vomiting may also have causes entirely out­side the stomach and intestines. For example, urinary tract infection in infants and toddlers may show up as nausea and vomiting. Violent vomiting Possibly to the extent that the vomit is projected across the room — might indicate a narrowing in the passage between the stomach and the small intestine. This projectile vomiting is more common in boys than in girls. Symptoms usually occur a few weeks after birth. If the episodes are indeed caused by a narrow­ing, the child will need surgery. For some children, spitting up and vomiting may go on past the first 6 months, and they be...

Many people looking to lose weight, burn fat, but many of them only focus on dieting that alone will not help them obtain these benefits, since it is advisable to exercise to burn fat and therefore lose weight. There are thousands of diets that promise to reduce weight and inches in record time and many people are still doing these diets do not achieve their ideal weight and this is largely due to lack of physical activity. So if you want to burn fat and lose weight this way, should not accompany exercise extreme dieting, healthy eating but also to help us get the weight we want to give us all the necessary nutrients for the day to day. In short you need not stop eating but eating well and perform exercises to help us burn those localized fat to decrease measurement and healthy weight. For this reason today we bring a list of the best exercises to burn fat. Exercises to burn fat and lose weight: 1. Bicycling: Whether bike or ride it out giving a delightful walk, this is one of the best...

ALLERGY AND HYPERSENSITIVITY Most people use the word “allergy” to describe all types of hypersensitivity. In this chapter, the most common forms of true aller­gy are described. A specific antibody — called IgE — is associated with these conditions. The IgE antibody is found in high levels in allergic people. It reacts with symptom-causing allergens such as pollen, mold spores, animal dander, dust mites, and certain types of food or medications. Allergies can be triggered or worsened even by non-allergic factors such as infections or air-borne irritants. Plus, allergies give dif­ferent symptoms to different children, and can range from mild to life-threatening. Therefore, allergies are difficult to classify, and preven­tion and treatment vary from child to child. Today we cover here all about allergies. THE FETUS AND ALLERGY IgE antibodies are formed in the third or fourth month of pregnancy. Nine out of 10 children with a high IgE count at birth later develop allergies. However, three...

Most women dream of having the perfect husband and a few adorable children all by the age of 30. What happens when your 30’s have passed you by and you haven’t had any babies? Worry, that’s what happens, and quite often women give up on their dream of being a mother once 40 comes around. Or so they used to. With the advancements in modern medicine and a higher understanding of the human body, more and more women over 40 are having the children they have always desired. It is a known fact that women in their 40’s face more challenges in fertility, conception and child-bearing. While there are major things to be concerned about such as your health and the overall effects of carrying a child at an advanced age, there is still hope. With the odds seemingly stacked against you, the best way to approach fertility is through education and planning. According to RESOLVE, a national infertility association, at least one in 10 Americans experience infertility. The common causes behind it are the...

Although in most cases gaining a few extra pounds is simply the result of eating too much and exercising too little, sometimes it can be a “red flag” for a health condition. If you’ve recently gained weight and are planning a diet to lose the extra pounds, visiting your doctor for a thorough checkup is a good first step. Even if you find that you don’t have any health issues, it can be prudent to get your doctor’s approval on your weight loss diet plan. In fact, your doctor has the kind of health information and resources he or she needs in order to suggest a weight loss plan that would work well for you. Here are some health-related weight loss tips to keep in mind: Thyroid Issues The thyroid is very important when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight. If a person’s thyroid is over-active, the end result can be drastic and unhealthy weight loss. However, if your thyroid is sluggish and under-active, weight gain is often the end result. A sluggish thyroid and slow metabolism can al...

If you’ve been trying to lose weight and get back into shape, chances are you’re quite anxious to achieve your final goal. It’s important to remember that you didn’t put the extra pounds on overnight. As such, it only makes sense that you also shouldn’t expect to lose them overnight. If you find yourself losing your patience with your diet or weight loss plan, here are a few tips to keep in mind. The Benefits of Slow, Healthy Weight Loss In today’s fast-paced world, people are often only interested in finding the absolute quickest solution to every problem they encounter in life. As a result of this tendency, many people immediately turn to fad diets or extremely low calorie eating plans when they need to lose weight. It’s true that these extreme diets can often cause a person to lose a lot of weight in a short period of time. However it’s also true that sometimes a person might think they are losing pounds of fat on a fad diet, while the reality of the situation is that they are only ...

If you want to lose weight, you need to exercise and eat a healthy diet. Making the right food choices is essential in any diet plan. Best Food for Weight Loss A diet plan for weight loss should be simple and easy to follow. Anything complicated that requires exotic, hard-to-find, or expensive foods is doomed to fail.  Luckily, the best foods for weight loss are easily available and often affordable. The following foods can be included in a simple diet plan for weight loss: 1. Lean Proteins The body needs protein to build and maintain muscle mass and boost metabolic functions. Proteins also help regulate the appetite. The best sources of protein are lean meats such as skinless chicken, fish, and pork with most of the fat trimmed off. Avoid fatty meats because they are high in saturated fats. Other excellent sources of lean protein are eggs, beans, nuts and seeds.  Beans are high in protein and fiber but low in calories. Nuts such as almonds and walnuts provide healthy essentia...

If you’re currently dieting and trying to lose weight, you might think that pizza is one of those “forbidden” foods that you should never eat. Although the average pizza does contain far too many calories and grams of fat to make it a regular part of one’s diet, there are a few ways that you can work this delicious treat into your diet occasionally. If you really don’t want to give up pizza entirely while you’re trying to lose weight, here are some important tips to pay attention to. Keep Your Slices Small Just as is the case with everything you eat, portion control should be an important part of enjoying a slice of pizza. Instead of cutting your pizza into thick slices, try making the slices a bit smaller. Most people tend to think of pizza serving in terms of the number of slices they put on their plate. Therefore, if you customarily eat two pieces of pizza for dinner, make them smaller slices instead of regular or large sized sliced. You’ll probably be just as satisfied with smaller...

You know that breastfeeding is good for your baby and you do it because you want to give your baby the best start in life that you can. However, breastfeeding can also provide several benefits to the mother. Breastfeeding can help get rid of the excess fat stored during pregnancy, it can help you lose weight by burning off calories, it can provide health benefits, and it can provide a significant savings of money. Feel good about your decision to breastfeed. It will be beneficial both to you and your baby. 1. Breastfeeding Helps Get Rid of the Unwanted Body Fat Breastfeeding can help a mother lose that extra body fat that she put on during the pregnancy. Your body uses that fat that it stored around your waist and hips in the production of breast milk for your baby. By breastfeeding you will be able to get rid of this unwanted fat and regain your shape much more quickly. Breastfeeding is one of the rare instances where you can actually lose fat in a specific location.  2....

Sharing with you some research that I have done on what natural/herbal products work best for low milk supply on How to choose a safe, natural, healthy and effective product to produce more breast milk. Breastfeeding is not a easy task which requires lots of patients and persistent but you will find all your work are worthwhile doing.  1. Breast milk is the perfect food and the best choice for your new baby. Breast milk contains all of the proteins, fats, and carbohydrates that your baby needs in exactly the right proportions. It also provides many antibodies and enzymes that aid the baby in digestion. Formulas do their best to emulate the nutritional content of breast milk but they cannot copy these antibodies and enzymes. Unless there is a medical problem with the mother that would prevent her from breastfeeding, breast milk is the healthier choice for the new baby. You have always heard that breastfeeding was better for your new baby than bottle feeding with formula. But is it r...

If you celebrate Halloween, you’ll probably be tempted to indulge in some chocolate candy today. I’m handing out Reese’s peanut butter cups to the trick-or-treaters tonight and I’ve already succumbed to the temptation to eat just one piece. So, is chocolate okay for nursing mothers? Yes, this falls under the general nutrition rule for breastfeeding women: everything in moderation (remember, the same holds true for garlic and spicy foods). But what about the caffeine in chocolate? While it’s true that babies–newborns in particular–can be sensitive to excess caffeine intake by the mother, it takes a lot of caffeine consumption to stimulate the baby. A mother who drinks more than five 5-ounce cups of coffee (over 750 ml) per day might notice that her baby becomes active, alert, fussy and restless. A mother who observes those symptoms should slowly cut back on caffeine to avoid withdrawal symptoms such as headaches. Keep in mind that in addition to coffee, caffeine can be obtained from t...

The key to delivering a healthy baby is to make sure that your baby has a healthy beginning – from conception to birth! Below we have rounded up the 7 best tips for a healthy pregnancy to ensure that you maintain good health throughout your pregnancy and welcome a healthy baby into the world! 7 Best Tips for A Healthy Pregnancy 1. See your doctor The first step to a healthy pregnancy is to make an appointment with your doctor. Not only will the initial appointment confirm your pregnancy, you will also be able to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about your pregnancy with your doctor first hand. Once you have your appointment set, sit down and take some time to think over any questions you may have for your doctor in regards to your own health, the pregnancy in general as well as your baby. Write these questions down and take them with you so that you can feel prepared and at ease when you see your doctor. As the pregnancy progresses, it is also vital to stay up to date wit...