Archive for May 11th, 2009

11
May

Losing Weight After Pregnancy Tips

   Posted by: Jen Hopkins   in Health and Well Being

by Amanda Gamdana

How fast you lose weight after pregnancy will depend on a number of factors, including the amount of weight you gained during your pregnancy. What is certain is she will lose upwards of 14 pounds during the first 14 days after birth as the weight of the baby, amniotic fluid, placenta and other fluid is taken into account.

An additional seven pounds or so of body fat is gained during pregnancy but after birth when the uterus reverts back to its normal size and the hormone level starts to drop then the weight will start to fall as well. Energy is stored in this excess fat ready for breast feeding the baby but how quickly each woman loses weight is dependent on factors like genetics, the mother’s health, how much exercise they get and the type of food they eat.

Patience can be hard when you desperately want to lose weight after your pregnancy but you have to remember it did actually take three quarters of a year to put in although it can be annoying when you see women who are back to their original weight and figure within a few short months. Some women will hang on to the last few pounds they have to lose until they stop breastfeeding because your body may want to cling to a few extra pounds to ensure you have enough energy to provide adequate milk for the baby but every woman’s experience is unique with respect to this.

The good news is that with a solid nutritional program and with moderate exercise, you can expect to lose the weight you gained during pregnancy within a reasonable time frame. In fact if women follow the exercise and diet plan carefully, there is no reason why they won’t be back to their original size in the same amount of time it took to have the baby. Unfortunately, it is those women that lose it within the first three months that give false expectations to other mothers.

Weight loss after pregnancy can of course be difficult as most women’s bodies change in order to be a mother. In order to lose weight after pregnancy both safely, and effectively; a new mother should undertake a program of slow and steady dieting along with exercise that will produce long-term beneficial results.

In addition, dieting right after pregnancy for a new mother who is breast feeding should probably be put on hold as a breast feeding new mother needs a significant amount of energy for the continual 24 hour care of her baby that may last for a year. While it may take over half a year for a mother to get close to her old metabolic rate and hormone level there may be some changes that are permanent.

The initial weight loss after birth of around fourteen pounds will just about put a dent in the total of up to thirty five pounds in weight that was gained during the pregnancy.

This weight loss will happen immediately which still leaves the other 12-21 pounds, and they can be safely and easily lost over the next 6-8 months by taking it slow and steady, without risk.

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by Reese James

The Periwinkle plant is the source of a substance which in turn is the source from where Vinpocetine is created and produced. Many countries in Europe continue the consumption of Vinpocetine to supplement dietary requirements so that diseases such as stroke and memory loss can be treated, even though these are inevitable with advanced age in people.

Vinpocetine acts in the same way as Gingkgo Biloba to improve flow of blood to the brain. A few scientists have felt that Vinpocetine is very important in enhancing memory of people, specifically those who have problems in remembering things because of disorders.

How Vinpocetine Actually Acts to Enhance your Memory:

In a particular case study, approximately a dozen of healthy women were asked to intake Vinpocetine before undergoing a series of four mental analyses. Out of the four tests, results stated that Vinpocetine is more effectual as compared to placebo. The test calculated short-term memory power by means of a task in which they had to memorize numbers. Subjects, who took Vinpocetine performed significantly better compared to those, who took placebos.

Vinpocetine is required in the timely stopping and cure of strokes, memory ups and downs and in curing a certain kind of dementia known as senile dementia. This occurs because the brain is enriched with blood. Vinpocetine affects only those areas in the brain where it is needed and it helps by making the cells broader. Vinpocetine not only acts on the areas which need to be redressed, it also helps in making eye sight and hearing sharper and even works towards making menopause an easier time for women. Naturally, it is thought of as a vital medicine which has numerous functions particularly when it comes to making memory better.

Studies have shown that those regions which are related to the brain seem to enjoy a good benefit of using Vinpocetine. This medicine is also needed to make the energy level of the brain higher along with making your memory much stronger.

Vinpocetine is also known to slow down Arteriosclerosis, which is a very hazardous problem that can cause strokes. Also, as Vinpocetine is an effective anti-oxidant, it also saves the brain from getting old. If you consider the big picture, Vinpocetine also eases premenstrual pains and aches and gives immense comfort. These different reasons make it into a good vitamin for the body, especially the brain.

Important Note:

If you are thinking of using Vinpocetine along with other medicines that can dilate the blood vessels such as Picamilone, Anthinol, Nicergoline, Nicotinate, Ginkgo Biloba or Hydergine, then you should consult a doctor first. Unsupervised combination could be dangerous and cause critical consequences.

Some scientists have gone so far as to call Vinpocetine as ‘viagra for the brain’. It is indeed an unusual substance because it helps reduce the symptoms of other brain related problems. Some people even think Vinpocetine is a very strong brain medicine.

Vinpocetine is known to enhance seeing powers and this causes a noticeable development in any vein related disorders. It even enhances remembering abilities to a considerable extent.

Vinpocetine also functions proactively to boost the norepinephrine levels as compared to other drugs. It is considered to be a vital fat-oxidation hormone.

Lastly, proper and brisk exercise is important to lower the amount of extra fat in the body. This helps by resulting in a sharp brain and a strong body. It is also helpful in curing speech problems, feelings of dejection, memory less and headaches.

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11
May

Remedies for Tinnitus

   Posted by: Matt Hellstrom   in Health and Well Being

by Matt Hellstrom

For some people, there is a problem that causes them to have a ringing in their ears that is called Tinnitus. In fact, some of them experience some losses of hearing due to this disorder. Many times Tinnitus is found in older people and gradually gets worse as they age. Some of the people with this condition may report other sounds such as buzzing or humming as well.

Many times a person with symptoms of tinnitus will also experience loss of sleep due mostly to the constant ringing sounds. These people need to find a cure to the situation so that they can get to sleep and get rid of the inconvenience of constant ringing.

While Tinnitus has no known cure, there are some pretty good alternatives that may help someone with this disorder. Some people will use the method where they will find other sounds to drown out the annoying ringing, such as leaving the television or the radio playing.

There is also a tool that can be used as a remedy for tinnitus called the “Tinnitus Masker”, this tool is used much like a hearing aid, and with it you will hear the sounds of the wind going through trees or you may hear the hum or your fan. This is important because one of the complaints of people with Tinnitus is that they cannot control the sound of ringing. With the masker they are able to control the sounds that they here.

When looking for a very easy remedy for tinnitus, you would also want to avoid certain things such as alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, and stress as all of these things may hinder proper blood flow and make the effect of Tinnitus worse. Tinnitus is even further aggravated when you have a great deal of stress, using acupuncture and yoga as a remedy for Tinnitus is a great way to relieve both stress and the ringing in your ears.

Possibly the most important thing to do when you experience tinnitus, is to stay away from extremely loud noises as they can increase the sound associated with Tinnitus. A visit to your doctor if you are having trouble is very important, especially if you are having sleeping at night. If you try one of these alternatives to Tinnitus you will have less occurrences of ringing in your ears.

Before starting any treatment, even naturals one you should be sure to see your doctor and to get as much information on the product you plan to use. Remedies for tinnitus can help rid you of the ringing in your ears but make sure they are approved by your doctor first.

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11
May

Some Information on Eczema Treatments

   Posted by: Sibusiso M. Maseko   in Health and Well Being

by Amanda Gamdana

Skin conditions that cause inflammation and rashes are usually referred to as Eczema. These rashes are characterized by redness, skin edema, itching and dryness, with possible crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or even bleeding. Often the problem is to stop the person from scratching the skin and to do this an Eczema treatment using drugs that help control itching are used.

Even if this can be controlled, the skin is still dry so needs to be re-moisturized which can help the skin to heal. This is the most important self-care treatment that one can use in atopic eczema because the use of anything that may dry out the skin or that removes natural oils from the skin should be discontinued.

A range of moistening agents, also known as emollients, of different thicknesses, can be used depending on how the dry the skin is. Some emollients can actually compound the situation like aqueous cream for example as they actually make dry skin worse. For non-severe Eczema cases, weaker steroids can be used in cream or ointment form; the likes of Hydrocortisone and Desonide corticosteroids but these eczema treatments while very effective do not cure the condition.

Eczema sufferers are usually warned about the problems of corticosteroid overuse and the skin problems that can be caused when it is applied to frequently. It is now known that a person’s health and food consumption may be a contributing factor of Eczema and to its subsequent treatment and control.

It may be some time before the results of these studies are complete but for a proportion of Eczema victims, this must be good news as they may be able to control their Eczema by avoiding certain foodstuffs. Those foods indicated in being Eczema triggers are wheat, milk, cheese, butter, eggs, Soya, coffee and nuts but varies from individual to another.

Of course both alternative medicine and Chinese Traditional Medicine also have Eczema treatments. Should you decide to try either of these methods you will be required to inform your dermatologist or doctor straight away. Traditional Chinese medicine and Western herbalism, suggest a wide variety of treatments, each of which may vary from individual to individual as there efficacy or harm. Unfortunately the open wounds of some Eczema means that the body might be susceptible to bacterial entry and antibiotics are often used to help the condition.

Scratching by the sufferer not only introduces infection but spreads it from one area to another. Any skin infection further irritates the skin and a rapid deterioration in the condition may ensue; the appropriate antibiotic should be given.

On the negative side though, we now know that exposure to UVA light can cause skin cancer after prolonged exposure. If you want more information on Eczema treatments you would be advised to seek help from your doctor.

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