Life Essentials Magazine April 2018
In the April 2018 issue of Life Essentials Magazine, learn about overcoming depression, relieving allergies, reducing hair loss, and more. We hope March was as fruitful for you as it was for our team. Spring is here, one of the best times of the year to take a breath of fresh air and get after your goals!
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10 TIPS TO HELP YOU MANAGE YOUR HEMORRHOIDS<br />
Issue 28 I <strong>April</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
9 HELPFUL TIPS FOR<br />
OVERCOMING<br />
AN 11-PART GUIDE TO<br />
UNDERSTANDING<br />
CELLULITE<br />
A 12-PART<br />
WALK-THROUGH ON<br />
9 POINTERS FOR BOOKING<br />
COSMETIC<br />
Surgery<br />
12 WAYS TO<br />
PREVENT and REDUCE<br />
13 TIPS ON HEALTH INSURANCE THAT WILL PROTECT <strong>April</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | YOU 1
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CONTENTS<br />
ISSUE 28 • APRIL <strong>2018</strong><br />
07<br />
EDITOR’S NOTE<br />
08<br />
12 WAYS TO PREVENT AND<br />
REDUCE HAIR LOSS<br />
16<br />
24<br />
31<br />
13 TIPS ON HEALTH<br />
INSURANCE THAT<br />
WILL PROTECT YOU<br />
9 POINTERS<br />
FOR BOOKING<br />
COSMETIC SURGERY<br />
10 TIPS TO HELP<br />
YOU MANAGE YOUR<br />
HEMORRHOIDS<br />
40<br />
48<br />
57<br />
AN 10-PART GUIDE TO<br />
UNDERSTANDING CELLULITE<br />
A 12-PART WALK-<br />
THROUGH ON AGING<br />
9 HELPFUL TIPS FOR<br />
OVERCOMING DEPRESSION
CONTENTS<br />
11 TRICKS AND TIPS ON<br />
HOW TO GET RID OF<br />
SLEEP APNEA<br />
A 12-STEP PLAN TO TREAT<br />
AND PREVENT<br />
YEAST INFECTION<br />
9 ANSWERS TO YOUR<br />
QUESTIONS ON HOW<br />
ACUPUNCTURE WORKS<br />
65<br />
72<br />
80<br />
11 WAYS TO GET RID OF<br />
YOUR ACNE FOR GOOD<br />
9 WAYS TO FREE<br />
YOURSELF FROM STRESS<br />
12 POINTERS ON HOW<br />
TO GET THE MOST OUT<br />
OF A MASSAGE<br />
A 10-PART GUIDE ON HOW<br />
TO RELIEVE ALLERGIES<br />
A 10-PART INTRO ON<br />
VITAMINS AND MINERALS<br />
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Editor<br />
Margaret Dunham<br />
Writer<br />
Jim Maranto<br />
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Welcome to the <strong>April</strong> <strong>2018</strong> issue of “<strong>Life</strong> <strong>Essentials</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>!” We hope March was<br />
as fruitful for you as it was for our team. Spring is here, one of the best times of the<br />
year to take a breath of fresh air and go after your goals!<br />
In the previous issue, you learned about fighting cancer, living a fit and healthier life,<br />
achieving better sleep, and more. We talked about attaining healthier looking skin,<br />
must-dos for eye care, and coping with tinnitus. In this issue, learn about overcoming<br />
depression, relieving allergies, reducing hair loss, and more.<br />
At “<strong>Life</strong> <strong>Essentials</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>,” we have the info you need in order to blow past the<br />
problems in your life - no matter what season it is. It’s important to remember that in<br />
life you are never alone in your struggles, even though it will feel like that at times.<br />
Allow us to show you the solutions proven by millions of others. Thanks for reading,<br />
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Margaret Dunham<br />
MARGARET DUNHAM<br />
Editor<br />
<strong>Life</strong> <strong>Essentials</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong><br />
EDITOR’S NOTE<br />
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12 WAYS TO<br />
PREVENT and<br />
REDUCE<br />
Hair Loss<br />
by<br />
Margaret Dunham<br />
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You can begin tackling hair loss by<br />
gathering more information about<br />
this condition. Read this article for<br />
basic tips and pointers on reducing<br />
hair loss.<br />
Finding information on hair loss<br />
can help you start solving your<br />
hair loss conundrum. Luckily,<br />
various methods exist for anyone<br />
worried about the loss of<br />
their hair. This article has some of them.<br />
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1<br />
CUT YOUR<br />
HAIR SHORT<br />
A great tip you can use<br />
when dealing with hair loss<br />
is to start cutting your hair<br />
very short. There are many<br />
attractive hairstyles that<br />
really suit someone who<br />
is losing their hair. You<br />
should keep your hair short<br />
and groomed at all times.<br />
You just might discover that<br />
a short hairstyle is a very<br />
easy and good-looking way<br />
to maintain your hair. Just<br />
don’t cut your hair until it<br />
has grown in more densely.<br />
If you run to the stylist every<br />
time your hair gets a little<br />
long and frizzy, your hair will<br />
become weaker over time.<br />
If you are affected by yeast infections, then read on for some information about this itchy condition and how<br />
you can get quick relief from it.<br />
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ADD MORE PROTEIN TO YOUR DIET<br />
Protein is essential to keeping hair<br />
loss to a minimum. Hair is made from protein.<br />
To consume protein, eat meat, fish,<br />
and eggs. You can try eating some beans or<br />
nuts if you hate eating meat. Adding protein<br />
to your diet can greatly reduce your<br />
hair loss.<br />
3<br />
KEEP STRESS AT BAY<br />
Avoid stress to help with hair loss. It<br />
has been found that stress is a major contributor<br />
to the loss of hair. It is possible<br />
that your hair loss will continue if stress is<br />
not managed correctly. You need to learn<br />
how to handle stress.<br />
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4<br />
HAVE SOME WHITE SESAME SEEDS<br />
It is possible to slow down hair loss by consuming white sesame seeds. Every morning,<br />
try eating as many of these seeds as you can fit into your hand. The seeds contain<br />
healthy doses of magnesium and calcium. Calcium combined with magnesium is great<br />
nourishment for your scalp and reduces hair loss.<br />
5<br />
DRY YOUR HAIR WITH CARE<br />
You may need to change your routine<br />
after you get out of the shower if you want<br />
to limit the amount of hair you are losing.<br />
When drying your hair, use the towel gently,<br />
instead of roughly. You also should not<br />
dry it with a hairdryer. If you feel that it is<br />
necessary to use a hair dryer, you should<br />
only use it when it is on low heat.<br />
6<br />
USING HAIR LOSS TREATMENTS<br />
Reversing hair loss with hair treatments<br />
is possible. However, it is important<br />
that you thoroughly research all hair loss<br />
products and treatments you use, so that<br />
you know all of the ingredients. When you<br />
do your homework, you may decide that<br />
one individual choice is worthy of a few extra<br />
dollars.<br />
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KEEP STRESS AT BAY<br />
Lower your stress level. Stress can<br />
contribute to hair loss, so if you can lower<br />
your stress, you can possibly prevent<br />
some hair loss. Stress also accelerates any<br />
premature balding that you are genetically<br />
inclined to, preventing treatments from<br />
being successful.<br />
8<br />
VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY<br />
Losing your hair could be the result<br />
of a B12 vitamin deficiency. You can find<br />
B12 in many sources. It can be in the form<br />
of supplements, or you could eat more<br />
meat, such as chicken and beef.<br />
9<br />
WIGS FOR HAIR LOSS<br />
A wig can be a quick and easy solution<br />
to hair loss. Even a high-quality wig<br />
is lower in cost than most hair loss treatments<br />
offered for extreme hair loss. You<br />
can easily buy a wig. If you buy one that is<br />
made of human hair, it can give you a more<br />
natural look. Find a wig that complements<br />
your skin tone.<br />
HAIR LOSS CAN<br />
HAPPEN TO ANYBODY<br />
You are not alone. More than half of males<br />
will begin to lose their hair in the latter<br />
part of their twenties. In order to not lose<br />
as much hair, testosterone plays an important<br />
role. Testosterone produces a substance<br />
called DHT which looks for hair and<br />
destroys it.<br />
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HORMONES AND HAIR LOSS<br />
A lot of women who experience<br />
hair loss become surprised to find out that<br />
their hormones are the cause of their hair<br />
loss. Hormone imbalances very often lead<br />
to hair loss. Even hormone replacement<br />
can cause a temporary imbalance. Anyone<br />
who has noticed thinning hair should take<br />
a look at medications and therapies that<br />
they are using to see if hormones could be<br />
the cause.<br />
MONITOR INTAKE OF SOY<br />
Make sure you monitor the<br />
amount of soy you are eating to reduce<br />
hair loss. Soy can directly alter the thyroid<br />
gland production. Any imbalance caused<br />
by the thyroid could cause hair loss.<br />
Researching hair loss is the best way to<br />
begin tackling hair loss. It’s possible there<br />
are remedies available that a person<br />
concerned with hair loss may not even<br />
know about. The tips in the article above<br />
offer basic information that everyone<br />
should know when dealing with hair loss.<br />
If you are interested in finding more, they<br />
are available out there.<br />
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HEALTH INSURANCE<br />
13 TIPS ON<br />
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by<br />
Jim Maranto<br />
THAT WILL PROTECT YOU<br />
It’s important to understand the differences in health<br />
insurance plans. Read on and learn how to find the plan<br />
that’s right for you and your family.<br />
Medical coverage has a variety of options and is sold by many different<br />
organizations. Taking notes while researching can help you in your<br />
search. Before making your final decision, do your homework. The advice<br />
below will help you choose the best medical coverage.<br />
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1<br />
CALCULATE THE COST<br />
Before buying health insurance, take<br />
time to calculate all of the potential costs involved.<br />
Build up a thorough understanding<br />
of the real costs presented by a particular<br />
plan, making sure to factor in the trickier<br />
factors like co-pays and flexible deductibles.<br />
If you’re among the many people who suffer from allergies, then check out this guide for useful tips that will<br />
help you cope with this condition.<br />
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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE<br />
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2<br />
CONSIDER GETTING VISION INSURANCE<br />
If you need glasses, or if someone in your family does, vision insurance should<br />
benefit you. This insurance will handle a certain percent of the cost of eye care-related<br />
expenses, such as glasses and doctor visits. Vision insurance isn’t mandatory and therefore<br />
may not be worth the cost for some individuals.<br />
3<br />
CATASTROPHIC VS<br />
COMPREHENSIVE<br />
COVERAGE<br />
To save the most money possible<br />
on health insurance<br />
premiums, consider catastrophic<br />
coverage instead of<br />
a more comprehensive one.<br />
Catastrophic coverage is for<br />
emergency uses. On the other<br />
hand, comprehensive coverage<br />
is for prescriptions and<br />
visits to the doctor.<br />
4<br />
REDUCE YOUR TAXES<br />
Your health insurance<br />
can help you reduce your taxes.<br />
The premiums that you<br />
pay for your health insurance<br />
are tax deductible! The cost<br />
of covering your deductible,<br />
co-pays, and prescriptions<br />
are also tax deductions. Because<br />
state and federal tax<br />
regulations vary for these deductions,<br />
you’ll want to check<br />
your state guidelines first.<br />
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5<br />
READ YOUR POLICY THOROUGHLY<br />
Anticipate that your insurance policy’s language will<br />
have at least some loopholes in the coverage it provides.<br />
It is essential to read your insurance policy thoroughly to<br />
familiarize yourself with what is and what is not covered.<br />
Keep some money set aside in case you have to pay outof-pocket<br />
for a medical procedure or prescription.<br />
6<br />
DO NOT GIVE EXTRA INFORMATION<br />
If you receive a telephone call from a health insurance<br />
provider during the application process, do not volunteer<br />
information. Give responses only to specific queries<br />
they have made. If you give any extra information, it<br />
will be recorded and can be used to raise the premium, or<br />
can even be cause for denial.<br />
7<br />
SWITCH TO<br />
GENERIC DRUGS<br />
It doesn’t matter the type<br />
of insurance coverage you<br />
currently have. However,<br />
you will save money if<br />
you choose generic drugs.<br />
Generics are available in<br />
most cases and contain<br />
the same ingredients as a<br />
brand name.<br />
8<br />
CHECK INSURANCE<br />
COVERAGE<br />
It’s a good idea, before<br />
choosing an insurance provider,<br />
to call your physician,<br />
clinics, and hospitals. Confirm<br />
that you will be covered<br />
completely if you use their<br />
services. Looking for a list of<br />
hospitals and doctors that<br />
accept the insurance you<br />
are considering is very easy.<br />
9<br />
PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR BILL<br />
Even with health insurance, things such as prescriptions<br />
might add surprises to your medical bills. Some<br />
doctors only prescribe brand-name medication without<br />
regard for the cost because they haven’t considered the<br />
generic version. If you can use different pharmacies, do<br />
some research to find out which one has the best prices.<br />
Generic medicines are known to deviate in price at<br />
different pharmacies.<br />
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CHECK INSURANCE OPTIONS<br />
There are lots of different options<br />
available with different health insurance<br />
plans. Look into all the options available<br />
before you meet with an agent or broker.<br />
Understand all your costs, and all<br />
your benefits, before enrolling in a health<br />
insurance plan.<br />
CHECK DETAILS OF<br />
YOUR CURRENT POLICY<br />
When you are making the switch to another<br />
insurance plan, be sure that you have<br />
collected all the important information<br />
about your current policy. Take note of deductibles,<br />
the annual cost, co-pays and the<br />
types of medical procedures and costs that<br />
your old policy covers. Keep this with your<br />
current policy documents as you search<br />
for a new plan.<br />
CONSIDER WORTH OF<br />
YOUR INSURANCE<br />
The total of healthcare costs is no longer<br />
limited solely to your monthly premiums.<br />
Most health insurance policies expect that<br />
you will pay a set amount each time you<br />
visit the doctor or hospital. Figure out if<br />
the services offered are worth it after considering<br />
the co-pay.<br />
ASK IF YOUR PHYSICIAN<br />
ACCEPTS BARTERING<br />
There’s long tradition of bartering for<br />
health care. Ask your physician if there<br />
is anything you can barter for service.<br />
She received her medical treatment,<br />
and he received his website.<br />
Although it may seem that the options for<br />
health insurance are overwhelming, you<br />
can find the one right for you. You need<br />
to research if you want to find the perfect<br />
insurance company with the perfect<br />
policy that fits all of your needs. Remember<br />
the tips you just read when making<br />
your decision about which insurance plan<br />
to purchase.<br />
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9 POINTERS FOR BOOKING<br />
COSMETIC<br />
Surgery<br />
Follow Us:<br />
by<br />
Margaret Dunham<br />
Avoid the possible dangers resulting from cosmetic surgery by reading these<br />
pointers on what to consider before getting cosmetic surgery done on you.<br />
Cosmetic surgery is becoming quite a commonplace. With just a few snips,<br />
one’s appearance can be dramatically altered. It is important that you realize<br />
cosmetic surgery has the same risks as any other type of surgery. One<br />
mistake by the surgeon and you could be marred for life. To prevent this<br />
nightmare situation, read on for information and tips on having a pleasant<br />
cosmetic surgery experience.<br />
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Living a less<br />
stressful<br />
life is not<br />
impossible.<br />
Follow<br />
these stress<br />
management<br />
tips, so you<br />
can reduce<br />
your stress<br />
levels and<br />
regain<br />
control of<br />
your life.<br />
CLICK HERE TO<br />
READ MORE.<br />
1<br />
CHECK THE SURGEON’S PORTFOLIO<br />
Verify that your potential surgeon<br />
has a strong list of past patients you can<br />
verify results from. To see the outcome<br />
you should expect, inspect the portfolio<br />
carefully. Ask your doctor any questions<br />
you have, and ask if he has letters from<br />
satisfied clients. This way you can be sure<br />
that he or she is the best doctor for you.<br />
Ask to see before and after pictures of patients.<br />
Ask your surgeon if there are any<br />
examples of patients who have needed<br />
additional corrective procedures and how<br />
often this has occurred. If you are not impressed<br />
by the results in the photos you<br />
see, look for a different surgeon.<br />
2<br />
CONSIDER THE RISKS<br />
OF THE SURGERY<br />
When you receive anesthesia, there are<br />
risks to be considered. For example, abnormal<br />
heart rhythms can develop during surgery.<br />
This irregular heart rate can be caused<br />
by general anesthesia; it is often a result<br />
of inefficient blood flow. Because of this,<br />
irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia occurs.<br />
Find out what other risks are involved with<br />
your procedure and ask if the doctor does<br />
anything special to combat those risks. Do<br />
some research on your own to make sure<br />
your surgeon is honest with you. Consider<br />
your surgery carefully once you know<br />
more about the risks.<br />
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3<br />
RESEARCH FINANCING METHODS<br />
Take the time to research alternative<br />
methods of financing your surgery.<br />
Most doctors understand that some people<br />
are unable to pay ahead of time and<br />
might offer a payment plan. If you cannot<br />
arrange for prepayment with a doctor, you<br />
can research other methods to pay for<br />
the procedure.<br />
4<br />
CHECK ACCREDITATION OF CLINIC<br />
Not only should you research your<br />
specific surgeon, but you should also research<br />
the hospital or clinic at which you’ll<br />
have your procedure. Ensure that the proper<br />
licensing and accreditation are in place<br />
at the center. If the doctor has their own office,<br />
the office needs to be registered, and<br />
the doctor must have a license. To protect<br />
your well-being, ensure that the surgery<br />
center you will be using is fully accredited.<br />
Also look into possible complaints against<br />
them or any other negative history they<br />
may have.<br />
5<br />
DISCUSS BLEEDING<br />
WITH SURGEON<br />
Be aware that some people lose a lot of<br />
blood when having surgery. Bleeding is<br />
common, but excessive bleeding is not<br />
and can create complications. Loss of<br />
blood can occur during and after the procedure.<br />
If excessive bleeding happens after<br />
the surgery, blood will be pooled under<br />
the skin which could result in having additional<br />
surgery to fix the issue. You should<br />
discuss blood loss and bruising with your<br />
physician prior to surgery.<br />
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6<br />
BE WELL INFORMED<br />
Educate yourself<br />
about the cosmetic procedure<br />
you want to get. By the<br />
time that you have scheduled<br />
your procedures, you<br />
should already be well informed.<br />
This will make it<br />
easy to spot if your surgeon<br />
is completely honest with<br />
you about things.<br />
7<br />
CHECK ASPS<br />
CERTIFICATION<br />
Ensure you pick a surgeon<br />
that is certified with the<br />
ASPS if not, go to another<br />
surgeon. Further, inquire<br />
as to how often the doctor<br />
has performed the procedure<br />
you want, and verify<br />
his answer.<br />
8<br />
BE EMOTIONALLY<br />
STABLE<br />
It’s important not to decide<br />
on cosmetic surgery when<br />
you’re overly emotional.<br />
You need to be healthy<br />
both in body and mind to<br />
recover from surgery else<br />
you could be faced with<br />
complications afterward.<br />
The slower your recovery,<br />
the worse you may end up<br />
feeling emotionally.<br />
9<br />
HAVE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS<br />
Approach cosmetic surgery realistically. Cosmetic surgery does have limits.<br />
This is especially true if there are firmly rooted psychological issues related<br />
to body perception. Altering your physical appearance may help, but it may<br />
not be the ultimate cure. Find a professional to help you deal with your issues.<br />
Cosmetic surgery is done all the time. An individual decides to alter the way their body or<br />
face looks. However, a poor surgical decision spells danger, and it can destroy an individual’s<br />
life. If you use the advice in this article, you can avoid some of the possible dangers<br />
resulting from cosmetic surgery.<br />
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TIPS TO<br />
HELP YOU<br />
MANAGE<br />
YOUR<br />
HEMORRHOIDS<br />
by<br />
Jim Maranto<br />
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Hemorrhoids are common, but how do you alleviate its symptoms? Follow the<br />
tips listed here to learn how to relieve and prevent this painful condition.<br />
There are dozens of easy and effective<br />
hemorrhoid treatments<br />
that are appropriate for use<br />
in the home. For example, the<br />
most popular options include<br />
fiber supplements, topical products, medicated<br />
pads, and warm sitz baths. Surgery<br />
is rare and only used for very severe cases.<br />
Follow the advice in this article to learn<br />
how to relieve and prevent hemorrhoids.<br />
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1<br />
ADD MORE FIBER<br />
TO YOUR DIET<br />
One of the best and most effective<br />
solutions to get longterm<br />
hemorrhoid relief is to<br />
add more fiber to your diet on a<br />
daily basis. Examples of fiber-rich foods<br />
include pasta, oatmeal, whole grain bread,<br />
and leafy green vegetables. Fiber will ease<br />
your bowel movements and remove the<br />
pressure put on your hemorrhoids.<br />
2<br />
KEEP AFFECTED AREA CLEAN<br />
Keep your anus clean if you currently<br />
suffer from hemorrhoids. Specially-designed<br />
hemorrhoid wipes are usually<br />
more sanitary than toilet paper, not to<br />
mention more comfortable. Taking a sitz<br />
bath can aid in relieving swelling and pain<br />
caused by hemorrhoids. Try to soak for<br />
around 20 minutes.<br />
3<br />
HAVE SOME RUTIN<br />
Rutin can help you with your hemorrhoids.<br />
When blood vessels become weak,<br />
the result can be the development of<br />
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who suffer from allergies, then check<br />
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hemorrhoids. Rutin, a flavonoid essential<br />
for Vitamin C absorption, aids in the<br />
strengthening of blood vessels. It is found<br />
in food like onions, broccoli, and citrus<br />
foods. For strong blood vessels, take<br />
500mg as a supplement each day.<br />
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4<br />
REDUCE SWELLING<br />
WITH AN ICE PACK<br />
Are you aware that there are<br />
some common household products<br />
that can help with hemorrhoids?<br />
Something as simple as<br />
an ice pack from your freezer<br />
can provide you with ample relief.<br />
Ice packs help reduce<br />
hemorrhoid-related soreness.<br />
When placed directly<br />
on the affected<br />
area, homemade ice<br />
packs can also reduce<br />
the swelling of<br />
your hemorrhoids.<br />
5<br />
AVOID STRAINING<br />
Hemorrhoids can be caused by<br />
straining excessively during bowel movements.<br />
Stools pass much easier if you<br />
limit your refined foods and drink plenty<br />
of water. Squatting is a great method<br />
of having a bowel movement that<br />
avoids straining. Use a small stool for<br />
your feet while you go to the toilet.<br />
The main cause of the majority of hemorrhoids<br />
is an over-extension of the sphincter’s<br />
muscles and those surrounding it. If<br />
you suffer from recurring hemorrhoids,<br />
you should watch how much you exert the<br />
muscles in your anus during bathroom<br />
time as well as other activities. Hemorrhoids<br />
are less common in countries where<br />
people squat instead of sitting.<br />
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6<br />
SWITCH TO WHOLE GRAINS<br />
Be sure to choose whole wheat bread and other whole grain products instead of<br />
processed grains to improve digestion and elimination. Whole grains also reduce skin<br />
irritation. Try making your sandwiches with wheat bread instead of white bread.<br />
7<br />
UNDERSTAND WHAT<br />
HEMORRHOIDS ARE<br />
To ease your concerns regarding hemorrhoids,<br />
make sure you understand what<br />
they are. Although this is not the most<br />
pleasant topic, a little information goes a<br />
long way in finding relief. Essentially, hemorrhoids<br />
are caused by nerves and veins<br />
that are strained, swollen and painful.<br />
8<br />
CONSIDER USING<br />
NATURAL TREATMENTS<br />
If you do not want to visit your doctor<br />
and pay for a costly prescription medication,<br />
then try using all-natural treatments<br />
that can be administered in the comfort<br />
of your own home. Spending a few<br />
minutes in a lukewarm sitz bath, for instance,<br />
can offer some relief from hemorrhoid<br />
discomfort. Although hemorrhoids<br />
can be extremely itchy, avoid scratching,<br />
as this can exacerbate the problem.<br />
Use witch hazel to moisten some cloth<br />
and apply these to the affected areas for<br />
short-term relief. Also, make sure that<br />
your diet contains plenty of fiber, and that<br />
you are drinking eight glasses of water everyday.<br />
This helps to maintain soft, regular<br />
bowel movements.<br />
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9<br />
SKIP THE LAXATIVES<br />
When dealing with hemorrhoids, do not become dependent on laxatives to ward<br />
off constipation. Laxatives are designed with a single bowel movement in mind. If you<br />
experience issues regularly, it’s best to make changes to your diet instead. Overusing<br />
laxatives can make your stool harder.<br />
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HAVE YOURSELF CHECKED<br />
Even though it is likely hemorrhoids,<br />
you should check with your doctor<br />
to confirm this. Bloody stools or rectal<br />
bleeding can also signify more serious<br />
conditions, including cancer. It is best to<br />
have it properly diagnosed so that you<br />
can relax about it. Your doctor is the<br />
best person to diagnose the problem<br />
and recommend the proper treatment.<br />
As the above article has mentioned, there<br />
are lots of excellent treatments for managing<br />
hemorrhoids. Unless your hemorrhoids<br />
are so severe that your doctor has<br />
suggested surgery, there are plenty of<br />
ways you can treat them yourself. Use the<br />
information above to add to your knowledge<br />
of causes and treatments, so that you<br />
can reduce your symptoms and avoid the<br />
pain of this common condition.<br />
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AN 10-PART GUIDE TO<br />
UNDERSTANDING<br />
CELLULITE<br />
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by<br />
Margaret Dunham<br />
Cellulite can drop a woman’s confidence.<br />
Learn how to get to the root cause of cellulite<br />
and discover how you can naturally<br />
get rid of them for good.<br />
Women all over<br />
the world know<br />
that cellulite is<br />
a discouraging<br />
thing to discover<br />
on your body. Cellulite<br />
can make a woman lose<br />
confidence in her body. If<br />
you don’t want to deal with<br />
cellulite any longer, read<br />
the advice given here to<br />
help you beat this and to<br />
get the perfect body.<br />
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A great massage can relieve your stress and pain.<br />
Check out how you can reap the benefits of a massage<br />
even without going to a professional masseuse.<br />
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1<br />
GET YOUR HEART PUMPING<br />
Try doing cardio to get rid of cellulite.<br />
If you do cardio exercises on target areas<br />
that have cellulite on them, you will start to<br />
notice results in the future. Exercises that<br />
target cellulite-prone areas include biking<br />
and running.<br />
2<br />
SWITCH TO A HEALTHY DIET<br />
Improving your diet can help eliminate<br />
the appearance of cellulite. Eat<br />
enough vegetables and fruits as they help<br />
to make your skin look smoother. Juicing is<br />
a great way to get the amount of fruits and<br />
vegetables that you need as well.<br />
3<br />
HAVE SOME GREEN TEA<br />
If you like to drink tea, you may want<br />
to switch to the green kind to fight off cellulite.<br />
Green tea is known for breaking down<br />
fat pockets in your body; this also means<br />
less cellulite. Green tea capsules are another<br />
effective option.<br />
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4<br />
KEEP YOURSELF<br />
HYDRATED<br />
Keep yourself hydrated and<br />
eat foods with healthy oils.<br />
Why is this crucial? Hydrated<br />
skin makes cellulite less obvious.<br />
With the right hydration,<br />
your body “plumps” up<br />
your skin so that those dimples<br />
aren’t as easy to see. Being<br />
hydrated is an effective<br />
and easy way to fight cellulite.<br />
When you have cellulite, it<br />
helps to focus on making your<br />
skin look good. When you take<br />
vitamins and drink water regularly,<br />
this can improve the<br />
skin’s elasticity which can make<br />
it appear smoother. Men have<br />
thicker epidermises, which is<br />
why cellulite doesn’t occur as<br />
often with them.<br />
5<br />
STOP SMOKING IMMEDIATELY<br />
Smoking will make cellulite worse<br />
than it should be. Smoking adds toxins<br />
to the bloodstream and toughens<br />
the skin. These toxins exacerbate<br />
cellulite substantially. Wrinkles and<br />
other problems associated with aging<br />
often follow. If quitting feels especially<br />
difficult, speak with your doctor.<br />
Don’t take up smoking.<br />
Smoking interferes with<br />
how well your body handles<br />
toxins; this is known<br />
to cause cellulite as it<br />
limits skin elasticity.<br />
If you are a smoker,<br />
at the very least cut<br />
your consumption.<br />
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MASSAGE YOUR SKIN<br />
Do you want to rid yourself of cellulite<br />
for good? Massage your skin to make the<br />
bumps disappear. No matter if you go to a<br />
spa or get your significant other to massage<br />
you, the outcome will likely surprise you.<br />
Massage the areas where you’ve got troublesome<br />
cellulite. If you can spend a few minutes,<br />
a couple of times each day massaging<br />
the areas that have cellulite, you may see it<br />
begin to decrease. Getting your circulation<br />
going can make your skin thicker.<br />
9<br />
CONSIDER USING<br />
CELLULITE LOTIONS<br />
Several cellulite lotions and serums minimize<br />
the appearance of dimpling. Check<br />
the ingredients for caffeine, which is a<br />
great cure for cellulite-ridden skin; sometimes,<br />
products like this can show an improvement<br />
in two weeks. Nivea is one company<br />
that makes cellulite products.<br />
6<br />
KEEP STRESS AT BAY<br />
You can reduce cellulite by reducing<br />
your stress levels. If you’re very<br />
stressed, cortisol becomes released.<br />
This hormone is known to make the skin<br />
thinner while increasing the fat in your<br />
body. Meditation and yoga are both great<br />
things to do if you’re dealing with stress.<br />
Cut down on the stress in your life. Stress<br />
negatively impacts the hormonal balance<br />
within your body. It also translates into<br />
higher levels of fat and cellulite. Getting<br />
stress out of your life can make you trimmer<br />
and skinnier too.<br />
7<br />
USE A BODY BRUSH<br />
Body brushes will remove dead skin<br />
cells. Other benefits include better circulation<br />
and increased lymphatic flow. This<br />
encourages skin cell draining, leading<br />
to a reduction of the cellulite your body.<br />
Long strokes twice daily will give you<br />
the best results.<br />
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REDUCE SODIUM INTAKE<br />
When you struggle with cellulite,<br />
you should consider giving up the table<br />
salt. Abnormal levels of water retention<br />
happen from salt intake, and cellulite accumulation<br />
is often a result. Use either reduced<br />
sodium salt or sea salt for best results.<br />
Sea salt is a delicious salt alternative!<br />
If you have cellulite, it doesn’t mean you<br />
are fat. Women of all shapes and sizes<br />
suffer from cellulite. It needn’t make<br />
you feel unattractive; it’s just part of life.<br />
Don’t let cellulite make you feel lazy and<br />
unhealthy. A lot of women who are fit have<br />
cellulite. It is a problem for many. These<br />
tips have given you some inspiration as<br />
to where to start the process of acquiring<br />
smooth, beautiful skin.<br />
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A 12-PART<br />
WALK-THROUGH ON<br />
by<br />
Jim Maranto<br />
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Like good-quality wine, you too can<br />
ensure that you get better as you age.<br />
Here are some pointers on how you<br />
can slow down the effects of aging.<br />
Inevitably, you will experience<br />
the physical changes aging<br />
brings, and it will change your<br />
daily life. However, you can do<br />
things to slow the effects of aging.<br />
Here are some wonderful tips that you<br />
can take advantage of so you prevent more<br />
problems later on.<br />
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Make good<br />
use of the<br />
vitamins and<br />
minerals that<br />
are available<br />
to you. Read<br />
this article<br />
on how you<br />
get the most<br />
out of the<br />
essential<br />
vitamins and<br />
minerals.<br />
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1<br />
TURN YOUR FROWN UPSIDE DOWN<br />
To avoid some wrinkles, you shouldn’t<br />
frown. Although the effects would seem<br />
negligible, it can help a lot. Every time you<br />
sense a frown coming on, pinch yourself.<br />
Stick with it, and you can train yourself<br />
away from wrinkle-inducing frowns.<br />
2<br />
DON’T MIND THE NUMBERS<br />
One of the most important things<br />
to remember with aging is to not focus on<br />
any numbers. It is simple to be distracted<br />
when you are focusing on the numbers involved<br />
with your weight, height, and age.<br />
You shouldn’t be focusing on the numbers;<br />
let your doctor do that for you. Instead, you<br />
should keep your focus on more fun things.<br />
3<br />
HAVE A HEALTHY SOCIAL LIFE<br />
Having close relationships as you<br />
age is important. Being an active community<br />
member has been linked to increasing<br />
your years and living healthier. When<br />
thinking about your social relationships,<br />
make sure that you surround yourself with<br />
people who are positive and who are willing<br />
to let you talk to them when you are<br />
feeling down.<br />
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4<br />
DON’T FOCUS ON<br />
THE STATISTICS<br />
Focus on the quality of your<br />
life and stop worrying about<br />
statistics. A good doctor will<br />
let you know when you need<br />
to take action to improve<br />
your health. The moment<br />
you start focusing on these<br />
three things is the moment<br />
you will start obsessing<br />
over them and missing out<br />
on the fun parts of life that<br />
are aimed at keeping you<br />
feeling young.<br />
5 PERSONALIZE<br />
YOUR HOME<br />
As you get older, you may<br />
find that you are not living<br />
in the place that you once<br />
thought was going to be<br />
home for the rest of your<br />
days. When you move to a<br />
new place, surround yourself<br />
with things that feel<br />
homey and cozy. Try personalizing<br />
your home and<br />
make it as comfortable for<br />
you as possible.<br />
6<br />
ENJOY YOUR LIFE<br />
Take the time to stop and smell the roses. Set goals for yourself so that when you<br />
achieve them, you will feel prideful and happy. Take it easy and just enjoy every day of<br />
your life.<br />
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7<br />
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVITY<br />
Surround yourself with happy, cheerful people. Research has shown that<br />
smiling and genuine laughter will decrease the appearance of wrinkles and will<br />
keep you young-looking. Your social life should involve people who make you<br />
happy, not those who bring you down.<br />
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8<br />
EAT A HEALTHY DIET<br />
Avoid fat and sugar while eating<br />
plenty of fruits and veggies for<br />
a balanced diet. Having a healthy<br />
diet helps you maintain not just<br />
your physical health, but your mental<br />
health too. It also gives you the<br />
necessary fuel you require to help<br />
you through your day.<br />
9<br />
PICK UP AN OLD HOBBY<br />
To keep a forward-looking attitude<br />
in the face of retirement or<br />
the “empty nest” syndrome, pick up<br />
again on that hobby you loved years<br />
ago. You now have enough time to<br />
focus on yourself and do what you<br />
have always wanted to. A hobby<br />
such as painting, crafts, or a sport<br />
can keep you outwardly focused.<br />
MONITOR YOUR<br />
BLOOD PRESSURE<br />
You should check your blood pressure<br />
on a regular basis. Elevated<br />
blood pressure levels are a silent<br />
killer because they often present<br />
with no symptoms. Having high<br />
blood pressure can cause damage<br />
to various areas of your body and<br />
these risks increase with age, so<br />
be sure to have your blood pressure<br />
watched closely. With regular<br />
checkups, you can find any problems<br />
with your blood pressure before<br />
it becomes a severe problem.<br />
TAKE THE RIGHT<br />
SUPPLEMENTS<br />
Talk to your physician to find the<br />
right supplements to take as you<br />
age. Ask about his recommendations<br />
on anti-inflammatory medicines,<br />
antioxidants, and daily vitamins<br />
for you. With the right<br />
balance of these supplements as<br />
you age, your activity levels will<br />
increase, and your downtime will<br />
decrease accordingly.<br />
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ENJOY EVERY<br />
MOMENT<br />
Have fun! This is your<br />
time to do and experience<br />
what makes you happy. Fill<br />
your days with the people<br />
and things you love.<br />
Use this advice to help stave<br />
off aging problems, and<br />
even prevent them from<br />
occurring in the first place.<br />
Staying healthy and happy<br />
throughout the aging process<br />
can benefit from the<br />
groundwork laid at any age.<br />
Just because you are getting<br />
old doesn’t mean you<br />
are out of the game.<br />
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9 HELPFUL TIPS FOR<br />
OVERCOMING<br />
by<br />
Margaret Dunham<br />
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Overcoming depression is no easy feat. Check out this article<br />
for a list of things that can help you manage depression<br />
and change your life for the better.<br />
Depression can have a negative impact on everyone<br />
around you. It affects your family, friends, and coworkers,<br />
too. Should you find yourself dealing with<br />
depression, or have a loved one who is, keep reading<br />
this article to gain valuable information on helping<br />
to alleviate this depression. Keep reading for ways that you<br />
can try to turn things around.<br />
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Acupuncture involves<br />
a needle penetrating<br />
the skin to relieve pain<br />
or to help treat health<br />
conditions. Read on to<br />
learn more about this<br />
medical practice.<br />
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1<br />
FIND A NEW HOBBY<br />
An effective way to deal with your depression is developing hobbies or outside interests.<br />
When people are not busy and spend too much time dwelling on certain negative<br />
thoughts, they often feel more depressed than those who engage in different activities.<br />
Starting a fresh hobby, such as dance lessons, painting, or pottery making, can help alleviate<br />
symptoms of depression. Whatever hobby might interest you, learning or interacting<br />
with a new interest will surely help change your perspective.<br />
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2<br />
CONSIDER USING LOCAL<br />
HEALTH STORE TREATMENTS<br />
There are some treatments for depression<br />
you can pick up from your local<br />
health store. Grape juice helps reduce<br />
the toxins and free radicals in your body<br />
that contribute to depression. Additionally,<br />
St. Johns Wart can help your mental<br />
health. This is also a much more economical<br />
approach to depression than<br />
conventional prescriptions.<br />
3<br />
FIND A SUPPORT GROUP<br />
Avail yourself of support wherever you happen to find it. Other people, particularly<br />
those who have staved off their depression, are particularly useful at offering advice as<br />
you combat depression. There are many supports, services and treatment options that<br />
may help.<br />
Look at online groups dealing with depression. Online groups for depression can be<br />
helpful because the anonymity can help you be more open and willing to share your biggest<br />
fears. Many online groups exist specifically for depression, so there’s sure to be one<br />
that fits your personality and preferences.<br />
4<br />
DECORATE YOUR HOUSE<br />
Dealing with depression can be as<br />
easy as making simple adjustments to<br />
your surroundings. If you have a house of<br />
your own, you should make sure the decorations<br />
promote a positive frame of mind.<br />
Bright surroundings cause you to feel<br />
brighter as well.<br />
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5<br />
IDENTIFY THE CAUSES OF YOUR DEPRESSION<br />
With depression, there are many causes. Try to find the cause of your depression.<br />
When you understand the causes that contribute to your feelings, you can handle the<br />
rough moments better.<br />
A good strategy to combat depression is to discover what your depression triggers are.<br />
The underlying causes of depression must be understood to fight back. If you recognize<br />
what triggers your depression, try to eliminate that trigger.<br />
6<br />
GET A PROPER DIAGNOSIS<br />
Think about where you fit on the<br />
scale of depression. A diagnosis of depression<br />
can include cases from very<br />
mild to very serious. Those that feel mildly<br />
depressed can number in the millions.<br />
You may just feel less interested in life than<br />
you used to be, but more serious depression<br />
will have a definite impact on your entire<br />
life. Clinical depression is a severe illness<br />
where you lose outside interests and<br />
your behavior changes. Share your feelings<br />
with your therapist or doctor.<br />
7<br />
UNDERSTAND YOUR DEPRESSION<br />
Spend a little bit of time trying to<br />
understand and analyze your depression.<br />
Depression is, at its core, both<br />
physical and psychological. If you’ve<br />
been overly stressed and have been<br />
having anxiety for a while, your brain<br />
has probably reduced its serotonin level.<br />
This makes you feel depressed.<br />
Drugs typically prescribed for depression<br />
work by increasing the amount of serotonin<br />
in the brain. There are natural ways<br />
to help increase your serotonin. Make<br />
sure you keep yourself healthy by getting<br />
enough rest, avoiding stimulants, and<br />
maintaining a good diet.<br />
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8<br />
TAKE BABY STEPS<br />
Progressively move forward as you<br />
notice changes. Going too fast could make<br />
your depression worse. Remember that<br />
slow, steady, incremental steps will gradually<br />
help you process and adjust your feelings.<br />
9<br />
FOCUS ON POSITIVE THOUGHTS<br />
Think about things that make<br />
you happy. This is going to be a challenge<br />
as your mind is going to want to<br />
fall back on negative thinking. Try keeping<br />
track of your thoughts and putting<br />
your negativity into specific words. Often,<br />
once released, the negative experiences<br />
will continue to float away.<br />
It’s never an easy battle when depression<br />
is your enemy. One thing that will<br />
help is to be thankful for what you have.<br />
It is especially important to count your<br />
blessings when you are experiencing<br />
feelings of depression, even if you find<br />
it difficult. Counting your blessings helps<br />
to counter those negative thoughts.<br />
There are many ways in which depression<br />
affects people. It isn’t just the sufferer’s<br />
problem. These tips are here to help you<br />
take control over your depression and<br />
change your life for the better.<br />
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11 TRICKS AND TIPS ON HOW TO GET RID OF<br />
SLEEP<br />
APNEA<br />
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Jim Maranto<br />
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Sleep apnea affects many people, but they don’t realize that they have it. Read<br />
on and learn about sleep apnea and how to manage its symptoms.<br />
lot of individuals mistakenly think that waking<br />
A<br />
each morning exhausted is unavoidable. Sleep<br />
apnea affects many people, and they never<br />
even realize it. Find out the facts you should<br />
know regarding sleep apnea by reading the<br />
following article.<br />
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Acne affects both teens and adults. Read on and<br />
discover what causes these unsightly pimples and<br />
learn how you can control this chronic condition.<br />
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1<br />
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QUIT SMOKING AND DRINKING<br />
Do you smoke or drink alcoholic<br />
beverages? Get rid of behaviors that are<br />
not good for you as these substances can<br />
harm your airways and cause sleep apnea.<br />
Smoking can swell your airways while alcohol<br />
can overly relax them. If you find that<br />
you just can’t give these bad habits up, do<br />
what you can to not do either of them within<br />
four hours of your bedtime.<br />
2<br />
LOSE THE EXTRA POUNDS<br />
Slim down if you’re heavy. According<br />
to studies, obesity is linked to sleep apnea.<br />
As a result, the loss of just twenty or<br />
twenty-five pounds can make a significant<br />
difference in reducing your symptoms of<br />
sleep apnea.<br />
3<br />
USE A CUSTOM-FIT MOUTH GUARD<br />
Try using a mouth guard that’s custom-fitted<br />
for you; these are a great aid to<br />
sufferers of sleep apnea. A mouth guard<br />
will help keep your airway open and may<br />
eliminate the need for a CPAP machine.<br />
The soft tissues in your throat can collapse<br />
when you sleep at night and wearing<br />
a mouth guard can help to keep your<br />
airway unobstructed.<br />
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4<br />
USE YOUR CPAP MACHINE<br />
If you suffer from sleep apnea and<br />
are planning a trip, it is important to plan<br />
on taking your CPAP machine with you.<br />
You don’t want to sleep a single night without<br />
your CPAP after a sleep apnea diagnosis.<br />
You were probably provided a padded<br />
traveling bag when you got your CPAP<br />
machine. The bag should be used to secure<br />
your CPAP during all of your travels.<br />
Do not neglect your CPAP machine if it has<br />
been prescribed to you. Some individuals<br />
have a lot of trouble getting used to CPAP<br />
masks in their sleep. A minimum of four<br />
hours per night is needed if your CPAP<br />
machine is going to help you. If you find<br />
it hard to get used to your CPAP, use it for<br />
only 4 hours at a go.<br />
5<br />
PEDIATRIC SLEEP APNEA<br />
Sleep apnea afflicts children too.<br />
There are a multitude of symptoms that<br />
can determine whether your child has<br />
sleep apnea. Often these symptoms are<br />
similar to ADHD, but you need to talk to<br />
a physician and consider sleep apnea as a<br />
cause as well.<br />
7<br />
SLEEP ON YOUR SIDE<br />
Often, sleep apnea sufferers rest<br />
while on their backs. Your airways become<br />
blocked when you sleep on your back, and<br />
it’s easier to breathe when looking to the<br />
side. If you have a hard time sleeping on<br />
your back all night, you can try to prop pillows<br />
around yourself to prevent you from<br />
sleeping on your back.<br />
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8<br />
MONITOR YOUR SLEEPING HABITS<br />
Try and get someone you know to<br />
tell you how you sleep through the night.<br />
One way to check out your sleeping habits<br />
is to record a video of yourself. Make sure<br />
you include the audio, so your doctor can<br />
hear what sounds you make.<br />
9<br />
USE A REGULAR PILLOW<br />
Sleep with just a single, average-sized<br />
pillow each night. Using multiple or oversized<br />
pillows makes it more likely that you<br />
will end up in a position that encourages<br />
sleep apnea. This may cause breathing<br />
difficulty based on your position. You can<br />
minimize the impact your sleep apnea has<br />
by using just a single pillow in bed.<br />
CONSIDER USING AN<br />
ANTI-SNORING DEVICE<br />
You should get a machine to stop snoring.<br />
Excessive snoring occurs whenever your<br />
airways are only partially opened where a<br />
minimum amount of air can pass through.<br />
On the other hand, sleep apnea occurs<br />
whenever your airways are closed up completely<br />
with no passing through. One device<br />
can help with both. If you have mild<br />
sleep apnea, an anti-snoring device may<br />
be enough to help with your condition.<br />
STRENGTHEN YOUR<br />
THROAT MUSCLES<br />
Getting your throat muscles stronger<br />
is a great way to have less of a problem<br />
with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a direct<br />
result of a collapse of tissue that<br />
occurs towards the far throat’s back.<br />
The stronger your muscles are, the less<br />
chance they will block your airways.<br />
If you or your partner have excessive problems<br />
getting restful sleep due to snoring or<br />
breathing issues, then you need to consult<br />
your doctor. People really shouldn’t have<br />
to suffer without getting a proper diagnosis.<br />
Feel free to share this helpful information<br />
with others who have sleep apnea.<br />
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A 12-STEP PLAN TO<br />
TREAT AND<br />
PREVENT<br />
YEAST<br />
by<br />
Margaret Dunham<br />
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If you are affected by yeast infections,<br />
then read on for some information<br />
about this itchy condition and how<br />
you can get quick relief from it.<br />
Plagued by itchy, uncomfortable<br />
yeast infections? No matter<br />
what the original cause of your<br />
yeast infection, you are sure<br />
to want relief quickly. You will<br />
learn some great information about yeast<br />
infections that will help you when you<br />
get one.<br />
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1<br />
TAKE LACTOBACILLUS<br />
ACIDOPHILUS<br />
Lactobacillus acidophilus is great to use. It<br />
is a live culture found in certain yogurts and<br />
can slow the growth of yeast bacteria from<br />
building up. When you are at the market<br />
shopping for yogurt, be sure that you select<br />
the kind that is sugar-free. Yeast infections<br />
can feed on sugar within your body.<br />
You can help to ward off yeast infections<br />
if you use acidophilus tablets regularly.<br />
The natural enzymes in acidophilus help to<br />
keep your body’s natural bacteria in good<br />
balance. Yeast infections occur when the<br />
flora in your body is imbalanced.<br />
2<br />
AVOID SCENTED PRODUCTS<br />
Avoid bath products that are scented.<br />
Such products can contribute to yeast<br />
infections, by fostering the growth of the<br />
organisms that instigate the condition.<br />
Also, avoid pads or tampons with scents<br />
added to them.<br />
Stay away from hygiene products that are<br />
scented. The chemicals used in these products<br />
will change the pH of your vagina, and<br />
this can result in itchiness and dryness.<br />
When this happens, a breeding ground is<br />
established for yeast organisms to thrive<br />
in. Get those that do not have a scent and<br />
keep an eye out for discomfort or burning.<br />
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3<br />
INCLUDE GARLIC IN YOUR DIET<br />
Try to eat more foods that are rich<br />
in garlic and start eating some sugar-free<br />
yogurts. Garlic can help halt the growth<br />
of yeast. Look for garlic pills at your local<br />
health food store or pharmacy; preferably<br />
a deodorized version. Adding about two<br />
cups of a healthy yogurt to your diet each<br />
day can increase the healing.<br />
4<br />
APPLY APPLE CIDER VINEGAR<br />
Using apple cider vinegar to treat a<br />
yeast infection is a natural, old-fashioned<br />
remedy. Mix the apple cider vinegar with<br />
water and apply to the affected area. Since<br />
apple cider vinegar is highly concentrated,<br />
mix it with plenty of water for adequate dilution.<br />
If you are beginning to itch like crazy,<br />
you can get some relief by adding garlic<br />
to this mix.<br />
5<br />
SWITCH TO COMFORTABLE JEANS<br />
Skinny jeans are something you want<br />
to steer clear of with a yeast infection.<br />
These jeans do not give your crotch air,<br />
which can be detrimental to your vaginal<br />
health. If the area doesn’t get enough air,<br />
then your chances of getting a yeast infection<br />
skyrocket. Wear comfortable pants with<br />
a lot of space to prevent yeast infections.<br />
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6<br />
ORAL YEAST INFECTION<br />
It’s possible to get a yeast infection<br />
orally, though it’s not as likely as a<br />
vaginal yeast infection. If you think you<br />
see symptoms, consult with your physician<br />
immediately. Use warm saltwater<br />
to rinse your mouth and drink cool<br />
liquids to help ease the symptoms.<br />
7<br />
PAY ATTENTION TO<br />
YOUR LIFESTYLE<br />
If you get frequent yeast infections,<br />
you need to make some lifestyle changes.<br />
Treating an infection or two is one<br />
thing, but repeated infections may require<br />
more intensive attention and<br />
prevention. Changes in diet and wardrobe<br />
are great ways to help reduce the<br />
occurrence of infections.<br />
8<br />
USE CONTRACEPTIVES<br />
WITH CAUTION<br />
Some types of contraceptives are<br />
known to contribute to yeast infections.<br />
Some medications, including<br />
birth control pills, contain estrogen at<br />
high levels. This can disrupt the natural<br />
balance in your vagina. Ask your<br />
physician for advice.<br />
9<br />
USE PROPER ITCH PRODUCTS<br />
Ensure you use products that<br />
are gentle to relieve your itching. You<br />
may want to try anything but don’t.<br />
Try to maintain some common sense.<br />
Get something that is known to soothe<br />
the itching caused by yeast infections.<br />
Don’t use itch creams that are intended<br />
for other areas of the body.<br />
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PINPOINT THE CAUSE<br />
You must determine the underlying cause to<br />
eliminate recurring yeast infections. Although it is not<br />
always easy to discover an underlying cause, it can be<br />
done by looking objectively at your lifestyle. Birth control,<br />
sex, and panty selections can all be culprits leading<br />
to yeast infections.<br />
SWITCH TO A HEALTHY DIET<br />
Changes in diet can improve yeast<br />
infection symptoms. Sugars are shown to<br />
promote yeast infections. Sugar-free yogurt,<br />
on the other hand, can help rid you of one.<br />
KEEP YOURSELF HYDRATED<br />
It’s important to drink plenty<br />
of water daily. This is a very important<br />
step in getting rid of toxins from your<br />
body. It clears out excess sugar, too.<br />
Sugar feeds a yeast infection, so consuming<br />
too much can cause one. If you<br />
have a yeast infection, water is your best<br />
friend, and this might help you recover.<br />
Learning about prevention and treatment<br />
is important. Your internal system is very<br />
complex, and its reaction to certain things<br />
is unpredictable. With any luck, this piece<br />
has educated you about yeast infections<br />
and ways to prevent and treat them.<br />
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ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ON HOW<br />
ACUPUNCTURE<br />
WORKS<br />
by<br />
Jim Maranto<br />
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Acupuncture involves a needle penetrating<br />
the skin to relieve pain or<br />
to help treat health conditions.<br />
Read on to learn more about this<br />
medical practice.<br />
When you think about<br />
acupuncture, do you<br />
imagine people getting<br />
stuck with many different<br />
needles? Does it cause you<br />
to tense up because you are afraid it is<br />
painful? Well, these things aren’t true at all.<br />
You will only experience pain relief from<br />
acupuncture, not more pain. Continue<br />
reading to learn more about the practice<br />
and how it can benefit you.<br />
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1 ACUPUNCTURE<br />
USES INCREDIBLY THIN PINS<br />
There is no need to be afraid of acupuncture<br />
because the pins that are used are<br />
not usually painful. Acupuncture uses<br />
thin pins instead of long needles, and<br />
they are as light as one strand of hair.<br />
Therefore, most people experience no<br />
pain when it comes to acupuncture. You<br />
might be expecting a ton of pain, but<br />
you’ll be pleasantly surprised. You may<br />
feel uncomfortable at times, but that is it.<br />
Acupuncture may seem painful, but this<br />
is just an illusion. The needles differ from<br />
regular needles in a doctor’s office; they<br />
are incredibly thin. From a foot or so away,<br />
you would probably have a problem even<br />
seeing the needles. There may be a little<br />
discomfort, but most people find the treatments<br />
to be very relaxing. You might feel<br />
a small pinch at insertion, or you may not.<br />
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2<br />
HAVE A LIGHT MEAL BEFORE YOUR SESSION<br />
Avoid eating a lot before an acupuncture session. Your meal should be light so that<br />
you don’t get dizzy or nauseous, and don’t eat a full meal either. Many people can’t lie<br />
flat and comfortably following a full meal.<br />
CHECK FOR LICENSE<br />
3 AND INSURANCE<br />
Check with your state’s health department<br />
to ensure that your acupuncturist is<br />
fully licensed and insured. This helps you<br />
to be sure that the acupuncturist didn’t<br />
just get a certification from somewhere<br />
that isn’t certified. The Health Department<br />
will only issue a license to someone<br />
with an adequate amount of training, so<br />
you can feel more secure about visiting<br />
one of these professionals.<br />
4<br />
INFORM THEM ABOUT<br />
YOUR MEDICATIONS<br />
Talk to your acupuncturist about the<br />
medications that you are under. This will<br />
help them see how they can personalize<br />
your session. This will also enable them<br />
to fulfill your special needs.<br />
5<br />
CLEAR INSURANCE COVERAGE<br />
Make sure that your insurance is cleared up before you engage in a session. Many<br />
alternative treatments, including acupuncture, are now covered by health insurance. This<br />
will help you save a lot of money during your treatments. By not doing this, you must pay<br />
for the entire fees of the treatment. These fees can become expensive over time.<br />
Verify whether your acupuncture practitioner accepts your insurance and if your policy<br />
covers such treatments. If you figure out insurance information and billing to start with,<br />
you can just focus on the befits of your appointments. By avoiding worrying, you can focus<br />
on your treatment.<br />
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6<br />
GET A CONSULTATION BEFORE YOUR TREATMENT<br />
Get a consultation before getting any treatment done. Expect a consultation with<br />
the acupuncturist before your treatment begins. Be sure to communicate clearly and<br />
openly with the acupuncturist. You also want to tell your acupuncturist how your condition<br />
is affecting your daily life. Any information you can offer helps them make the best<br />
treatment decisions.<br />
7<br />
WEAR LOOSE,<br />
COMFORTABLE CLOTHES<br />
Try to wear loose-fitting clothing for<br />
your appointment. Wearing loose fitting<br />
clothes will make the session go easier<br />
for you and the practitioner. It’ll give<br />
your practitioner easier access for needle<br />
placement. Some sessions are done<br />
with people in a group, so that means<br />
that people have to wear clothes, so<br />
nobody gets offended.<br />
8<br />
AVOID INTENSE WORKOUT<br />
BEFORE THE SESSION<br />
If you enjoy working out, it is best to<br />
scale things back when you have a session.<br />
A bit of exercise is fine, but take it<br />
much easier than you generally would.<br />
Try a less intense version of your typical<br />
workout activity. An acupuncture<br />
treatment day is not the right time to<br />
do anything new.<br />
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9<br />
LOOK FOR<br />
ACUPUNCTURISTS<br />
ONLINE<br />
When looking for an acupuncturist,<br />
check online.<br />
Just do a Google search for<br />
your local region. There are<br />
also websites you can go to<br />
to find an acupuncturist.<br />
The licensing agency for an<br />
acupuncturist in the United<br />
States is the NCCAOM.<br />
As this article has shown<br />
you, acupuncture isn’t painful.<br />
It stops pain instead.<br />
Now you should be able to<br />
erase the troubling images<br />
in your head. Get past the<br />
fears and use this information<br />
to get more from acupuncture<br />
and relieve your<br />
body pain today.<br />
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11 WAYS TO<br />
GET RID<br />
OF YOUR<br />
ACNE<br />
FOR GOOD<br />
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by<br />
Margaret Dunham<br />
Acne affects both teens and adults.<br />
Read on and discover what causes these<br />
unsightly pimples and learn how you can<br />
control this chronic condition.<br />
Many people are<br />
dismayed to find<br />
that they are<br />
prone to developing<br />
acne. Although<br />
acne is noticeable and<br />
can be frustrating for individuals<br />
who have it, people do<br />
not realize that it can be fixed<br />
easily with the right advice.<br />
There are tips in this article<br />
that can help you treat this<br />
skin affliction.<br />
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Sleep apnea affects many<br />
people, but they don’t realize<br />
that they have it. Read on and<br />
learn about sleep apnea and<br />
how to manage its symptoms.<br />
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1<br />
AVOID PICKING AND TOUCHING<br />
If you do happen to get a pimple, don’t pick at<br />
it. Picking at spots can cause the bacteria to spread,<br />
leading to more blemishes. If you were to repeatedly<br />
pick at your skin in the same spot, it could cause the<br />
skin to break open and scar the spot once it heals.<br />
In your fight to rid yourself of acne, avoid touching affected<br />
areas. It is easy for oil and dirt to be spread around the skin<br />
by your fingers, and this can lead to further acne inflammation.<br />
Touching your face without realizing it can transfer<br />
germs. This needs to be prevented. Just rubbing your nose,<br />
resting your chin on your hand, or sweeping hair off your<br />
face can all make acne worse.<br />
2<br />
LIMIT YOUR DAIRY AND MEAT INTAKE<br />
Try to limit your intake of dairy and meat products to prevent further acne outbreaks.<br />
Meat and dairy products are full of hormones that will negatively impact your<br />
skin. It’s a good idea to cut down or eliminate these products from your diet.<br />
3<br />
SWITCH TO WATER-BASED MAKEUP<br />
To take care of your acne, try not wearing makeup for a while if you normally wear<br />
makeup or switch to water-based makeup. Covering up acne with makeup is tempting,<br />
but it can clog your pores and make your condition worse. Taking a vacation from it<br />
might just help to clear up your complexion.<br />
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4<br />
REDUCE REDNESS USING CHAMOMILE<br />
Chamomile is very efficient against acne. Your cooled tea bag can be used to reduce<br />
redness and decrease swelling. Just put it on the affected area and keep it there<br />
for about ten minutes.<br />
5<br />
KEEP STRESS AT BAY<br />
Research shows that stress and<br />
breakouts are directly linked. Stay away<br />
from situations that will stress you out.<br />
Stress can’t cause acne, but it can increase<br />
the severity of the problem in people<br />
who already suffer from the condition.<br />
As you may already know, one of the biggest<br />
causes of acne is stress. This statement<br />
is quite true, but rest assured that<br />
there are ways you can reduce the amount<br />
of stress you have in your life. On top of<br />
keeping you healthy, yoga and exercise<br />
can help relieve some of your stresses.<br />
6<br />
HAVE SOME GARLIC<br />
Garlic is full of antioxidants that can help clear acne and keep your skin clean. Garlic<br />
gets rid of harmful toxins, making new skin develop healthily. Add garlic to all your favorite<br />
recipes, or take a garlic supplement to get the full benefits of this skin-friendly food.<br />
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7<br />
USE PRODUCTS<br />
WITH SALICYLIC ACID<br />
Have you heard of salicylic acid? This compound,<br />
used in various skin care products,<br />
is one of the best treatments for acne.<br />
When used with beneficial beta hydroxyl<br />
acids, the skin cells shed quicker.<br />
8<br />
SWITCH TO NATURAL PRODUCTS<br />
If you have acne, it is recommended<br />
that you only use natural cosmetics on<br />
your skin. Harsh chemicals in some products<br />
can cause skin irritations. These products<br />
can also remove essential oils your<br />
skin needs to be healthy. When this happens,<br />
your skin tends to react to it by creating<br />
even more oil which in turn makes<br />
your acne outbreak even worse.<br />
9<br />
CHANGE BEDDINGS AND<br />
TOWELS REGULARLY<br />
When trying to prevent or cure acne, make<br />
sure you frequently change and wash towels,<br />
washcloths, pillowcases, and sheets.<br />
Pillowcases, sheets, and washcloths often<br />
collect bacteria which can cause acne.<br />
Wearing clothing too long between washes<br />
can also allow bacteria to grow, so stick to<br />
a regular laundry routine.<br />
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APPLY ACNE CREAM<br />
TO ENTIRE FACE<br />
Apply any acne creams to your entire face,<br />
not just where there are active blemishes.<br />
Otherwise, you may get breakouts in the<br />
untreated areas. You need to apply the<br />
medication to your forehead, too.<br />
START A CLEANSING REGIMEN<br />
To control and keep acne away<br />
from your face, participate in a facial<br />
cleaning regimen. Clean, clear skin requires<br />
daily commitment. Using a cleanser<br />
that is made for your skin, clean your<br />
face both morning and night. If you<br />
wash too frequently, your glands may<br />
produce more oil. Keeping your face<br />
clean is the best defense against acne.<br />
Treating acne starts with learning the<br />
correct skin care information. With the<br />
correct information, your acne condition<br />
need not feel so overwhelming. Try the<br />
above tips to get the clear, radiant skin<br />
you’ve always wanted!<br />
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9 WAYS TO FREE YOURSELF FROM<br />
by<br />
Jim Maranto<br />
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Living a less stressful life is not impossible. Follow these stress management<br />
tips, so you can reduce your stress levels and regain control of your life.<br />
<strong>Life</strong> in the modern world is<br />
filled with stressors, and<br />
you can’t avoid them all. Too<br />
much stress can affect your<br />
relationships, your work-<br />
ing ability, and even your health. It’s in<br />
your best interest to reduce the stress<br />
levels in your lives as much as possible.<br />
The following tips can help with<br />
that process.<br />
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1<br />
GET A PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE<br />
A professional massage makes a<br />
great way to manage and purge your<br />
stress. Tense muscles are a sign of stress<br />
carried in the body. A great massage can<br />
not only help you relax, but it also leaves<br />
you feeling less stressed.<br />
2<br />
LISTEN TO SOOTHING MUSIC<br />
You can use music to help relieve<br />
stress as music can have a significant impact<br />
on you. Research has shown that just<br />
listening music can be relaxing. Everyone<br />
has different tastes in music, so take the<br />
time to find out what kind of music helps<br />
you to lower your stress levels and relax.<br />
Music is known to reduce stress levels.<br />
Music has been shown to be very soothing<br />
if you listen to slow and soothing<br />
tunes. Remember that what may work<br />
for some, may not work for you. You may<br />
need to experiment with different genres<br />
to find something that suits your preferences<br />
and needs. Listening to music you<br />
like will cause your brain to release serotonin,<br />
which will make you feel calm<br />
and happier.<br />
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3<br />
STAY AWAY FROM<br />
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL<br />
Drugs and alcohol have been commonly<br />
used for centuries by people to try combat<br />
stressful situations. You can say this is<br />
how they temporarily deal with the stressful<br />
situations occurring in their daily life.<br />
Of course, drugs and alcohol will not do<br />
anything to help the way you feel. Instead,<br />
they may very well create complications<br />
that contribute to increasing the stress in<br />
your life.<br />
4<br />
AVOID EXCESSIVE VIDEO GAMES<br />
Some hobbies and interests, such as<br />
video or word games, can provide a relaxing<br />
outlet for stress. However, if they begin<br />
to cause you frustration, you should<br />
try something else. Remember, the idea is<br />
to help clear your mind and allow you to<br />
feel more calm, not to replace the feelings<br />
of stress with equally strong frustration.<br />
Stress can come from some unlikely places.<br />
For example, a few video games can<br />
be fun and relaxing. Hours of video games<br />
can be distracting from daily life. If you are<br />
addicted to video games, you will neglect<br />
your real life, and this will surely cause<br />
stress. You may miss sleep or not take the<br />
time to eat something healthy.<br />
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5<br />
START A GARDEN<br />
Getting involved with gardening is a tremendous way to deal with stress. Gardening<br />
is a popular hobby that doubles as an outstanding stress reliever. If you live in a<br />
house, build a small garden in your backyard or another area around your home.<br />
6<br />
SPEND QUALITY TIME<br />
WITH YOUR LOVED ONE<br />
If you have a significant other, spend time<br />
with them. Go out to a romantic dinner by<br />
candlelight. This will make you focus on<br />
the person you love instead of focusing on<br />
things that happened during the past and<br />
may happen during the future.<br />
7<br />
DAYDREAM YOUR WAY<br />
TO RELAXATION<br />
A great escape from stress can be just to lie<br />
back and do some daydreaming. Use these<br />
moments to imagine yourself in another<br />
place and time. Daydreaming is a great<br />
technique for providing the brain with a<br />
relaxing alternative to whatever thoughts<br />
are causing stress.<br />
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8<br />
HIRE A TUTOR<br />
If you are having trouble with a particular subject at school, hire a tutor. Tutors will<br />
help to prepare you in advance, reducing stress and procrastination over time. Preparing<br />
ahead of time is one of the best things you can do to alleviate anxiety over classwork.<br />
9<br />
DO RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS<br />
One way to relieve stress after a grueling<br />
day is to do an act of kindness for someone.<br />
Perhaps you can plan to spend time<br />
with your child doing an activity they enjoy<br />
or plan on surprising a loved one with a bouquet<br />
of flowers. This will help you focus on<br />
something else and remember that you are<br />
loved and have a good reason to work hard.<br />
As was mentioned in the above article, living<br />
with too much stress could have serious<br />
effects on all aspects of your life. It is<br />
crucial for your well being to do whatever<br />
is necessary to control the stress in your<br />
life. These tips should help prepare you to<br />
cut down on the stress you’re experiencing,<br />
and ultimately make your life better.<br />
Living a less stressful life is not as impossible<br />
as you think it is. By thinking through the<br />
situations you find most stressful, you will<br />
have the ability to determine what sparks<br />
the most anxiety. From there, you can<br />
start eliminating those stress triggers from<br />
your life.<br />
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ON HOW TO GET<br />
THE MOST OUT OF A<br />
MASSAGE<br />
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A great massage can relieve your stress<br />
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but they do not like the<br />
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about massages.<br />
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1<br />
HYDRATE AFTER<br />
GETTING A MASSAGE<br />
Drink water after receiving a massage.<br />
Stimulated tissues release toxins. Drinking<br />
water will flush your body and help<br />
eliminate any side effects. In the hour<br />
following the massage, drink several<br />
glasses and then continue with eight<br />
more in the next 23 hours.<br />
2<br />
CUSTOMIZE THE MASSAGE<br />
Different people enjoy different<br />
things, and the same goes for getting<br />
a massage. A massage should be<br />
tailored to what a person finds relaxing.<br />
If you notice that one area elicits<br />
a positive response, work on it a bit<br />
more. Feedback is something that you<br />
should always keep your eye out for.<br />
Analyze how your partner is reacting to<br />
the massage as you do it. You have to<br />
observe the way their muscles tense up<br />
and any facial expressions. With practice,<br />
your hands will have the ability to<br />
read the signals their body is giving you.<br />
When the body has tensed up, you’ve<br />
pushed too hard.<br />
3<br />
BE ON TIME<br />
Be prompt to your<br />
massage appointment so<br />
that you do not miss it.<br />
With your busy life, it’s simple<br />
to forget what time it is.<br />
Rushing to a massage will<br />
leave you tense. Your goal<br />
is to be relaxed when you<br />
hit the table.<br />
4 MASSAGE<br />
FOR ARTHRITIS<br />
People living with arthritis<br />
can feel a lot of pain.<br />
Medication can help, but<br />
it can’t always block that<br />
deep-seated pain in the<br />
bones. A massage may be<br />
able to aid this affliction as<br />
it helps the blood to flow<br />
more easily, along with<br />
helping flexibility and circulation;<br />
this will help ease<br />
the pain.<br />
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5<br />
TRY NEW MASSAGE<br />
TECHNIQUES ON YOURSELF<br />
Begin by massaging your peripheral appendages.<br />
Begin with your legs, then your<br />
arms and work from the bottom towards<br />
the top. When you do this in the morning,<br />
you’ll invigorate your body. Doing it before<br />
bed can calm stress and the body for better<br />
slumber.<br />
6<br />
APPLY DIFFERENT<br />
PRESSURE LEVELS<br />
Different levels of pressure that you apply<br />
during a massage have different purposes.<br />
If there are many knots in the muscles, apply<br />
pressure on them and move in circular<br />
motions. Don’t overdo it though. Deep tissue<br />
massage adheres to these tenants.<br />
7<br />
DO NOT GET UP ABRUPTLY<br />
You must make sure you slowly get<br />
up after getting a massage. You have spent<br />
quite a bit of time laying there and relaxing<br />
while getting your massage. You are likely<br />
to feel lightheaded when you first stand<br />
up, so move with care at first to make sure<br />
you have your balance.<br />
8<br />
BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM<br />
If you find that you are constantly<br />
coming down with whatever is going<br />
around, do not fret. Studies have shown<br />
that massage can actually increase the<br />
production of your body’s white blood<br />
cells. They are a key point of your immune<br />
system to help you fight illness.<br />
9<br />
ADJUST THE SPEED<br />
As the massage progresses, increase<br />
your speed. At first, you should go slowly<br />
to allow the recipient to become acquainted<br />
with your touch so their muscles can<br />
begin to be less taut. Then you can later<br />
move faster with your hands and apply<br />
more pressure.<br />
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MASSAGE FOR<br />
MIGRAINE HEADACHES<br />
Migraine headaches are brutal<br />
and can make the whole world<br />
stop for you when they attack.<br />
As a person who suffers from<br />
migraines, you are well aware of<br />
their debilitating effect. Fortunately,<br />
massage has been shown<br />
to lessen migraine pain and even<br />
diminish their duration.<br />
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COMMUNICATE WITH<br />
YOUR THERAPIST<br />
If you are going for a massage session, it<br />
is important to have open communication<br />
with the therapist. Let the therapist know<br />
about problem areas or injuries so that the<br />
therapist can stay away from them or focus<br />
on them. If something hurts, tell them<br />
right away. It is supposed to be relaxing,<br />
after all.<br />
WARM OIL BEFORE USE<br />
Prior to applying massage oil to the<br />
back, warm it in your hands. Remember that<br />
a massage is supposed to be relaxing, and<br />
cold oil poured on the back is the antithesis<br />
of this. The oil needs to be placed on the<br />
hands and then the hands should be rubbed<br />
together. Friction will heat up the oil quickly.<br />
You don’t want to have to spend too much<br />
money on a good massage. You can save<br />
your money but still get a quality massage.<br />
The amount of money that this article has<br />
saved you can be applied to a massage for<br />
your spouse.<br />
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A 10-PART GUIDE ON HOW TO<br />
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ALLERGIES<br />
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guide for useful tips that will help you cope with this condition.<br />
<strong>Life</strong> can be difficult enough, so allergies do not have to be an additional<br />
source of problems. If you’re among the many people who are experiencing<br />
its symptoms, the following guide should help. For useful tips that will help<br />
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1<br />
AVOID CARPETS AND RUGS<br />
If there is a choice in the matter,<br />
avoid having carpeting or large area rugs in<br />
your home. Eliminating 100% of allergens<br />
from carpets and rugs is next to impossible,<br />
which means mites, pollen, and other<br />
particulates will be waiting for you with<br />
every step you take. If you or someone in<br />
your family has allergies, you will be better<br />
served by a flooring that is easy to clean:<br />
tile, wood, and linoleum are ideal for use.<br />
Try to limit how many rugs and carpets<br />
you have throughout your home. Pollen<br />
and dust love to accumulate in rugs and<br />
carpets. If want to have some rugs around<br />
to add softness to your decor, make sure<br />
that they are washable and take the time<br />
to wash them regularly to help remove<br />
the allergens.<br />
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2<br />
WASH BEFORE<br />
GOING TO SLEEP<br />
Before retiring, shower and<br />
shampoo your hair. During<br />
the daytime, your skin and<br />
hair may become covered<br />
with dust, pollen or spores,<br />
which makes you more likely<br />
to experience allergic symptoms<br />
during the night. Even if<br />
you only spend a few minutes<br />
in the shower, you will be doing<br />
yourself a great favor.<br />
3<br />
GET RID OF DUST MITES<br />
It is impossible to avoid dust<br />
mites. As you can probably guess,<br />
these little guys are living throughout<br />
your bedding and pillows, making<br />
a meal of your dead skin flakes. To<br />
combat these nuisances, encase mattresses<br />
and pillows in special zippered<br />
mattress covers and pillow cases. You<br />
also need to wash your bedding in some<br />
hot water every week as that kills them.<br />
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4<br />
WATCH OUT FOR<br />
OUTDOOR POLLEN<br />
Exercising outside can expose you to a lot<br />
of pollen, so pick the right times to exercise.<br />
Try going out in either the dawn or dusk<br />
hours. Research indicates that these are<br />
the best times, in regards to pollen count.<br />
Make sure you keep a close eye on the<br />
clock. Normally pollen comes out the most<br />
from five to ten o’clock in the morning; do<br />
not go outdoors at this time. If you absolutely<br />
have to go out, keep the time and<br />
limit your activity.<br />
5<br />
TAKE SOME ANTIHISTAMINE<br />
You may have tried several different<br />
allergy remedies, and assumed incorrectly<br />
that there is no hope. There are other<br />
allergy medications available, other than<br />
oral medications. Just stop in at your local<br />
mega-mart and you’ll find a wide range<br />
of treatments like nasal sprays, Benadryl,<br />
different cough and eye drops, and other<br />
meds that are designed to treat all sorts<br />
of allergies.<br />
6<br />
DEAL WITH THE SYMPTOMS<br />
If you keep experiencing the same allergy symptoms, it may be easier to deal with<br />
the symptoms rather than avoiding the allergic reaction. Ways to accomplish this are to<br />
carry drops if your eyes are always dry, or wear a nose strip to bed every night if evening<br />
congestion is a problem. The same goes for people who have a scratchy throat.<br />
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7<br />
TAKE YOUR MEDICINES WHEN YOU TRAVEL<br />
Don’t forget your medication when you go on vacation. It is quite possible that you<br />
will encounter unexpected types of allergens along the way. Depending on what you’re<br />
allergic to, the types of medications you bring may differ. Some Benadryl is okay for minor<br />
reactions, but having an Epi-pen may be required for more severe allergies. An Epipen<br />
is a dose of epinephrine that can immediately cease any allergy attacks.<br />
8<br />
AVOID USING HAIR<br />
STYLING PRODUCTS<br />
When in peak allergy season, style your<br />
hair without the help of creams, mousse or<br />
sprays. These products will create tar-pitlike<br />
trap, easily capturing allergens. Unfortunately,<br />
hair products are notorious for<br />
catching and storing unwanted allergens.<br />
9<br />
TAKE ALLERGY<br />
MEDICATIONS AS DIRECTED<br />
If you are on medication for your allergies,<br />
be sure to take it as directed. Most medications<br />
require days of constant use for<br />
them to work. You shouldn’t expect instant<br />
allergy relief. Make sure to speak with your<br />
physician about the proper dosage for you.<br />
AVOID OPENING WINDOWS<br />
Avoid opening your windows<br />
during peak pollen hours. It’s always nice<br />
to get some fresh air into your home,<br />
but any beneficial effects of the fresh air<br />
may be countered by the increased pollen<br />
if you open your window during peak<br />
pollen hours. Peak times for pollen are<br />
between the hours of 10 AM and 3 PM.<br />
You can let in the breeze after this time.<br />
Hopefully, this article has provided you<br />
with ideas to tackle your allergy problems<br />
and win! With so much to do in life, why<br />
should you deal with allergies too? Get a<br />
handle on your allergy symptoms and take<br />
hold of your life!<br />
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A 10-PART INTRO ON<br />
VITAMINS &<br />
MINERALS<br />
by<br />
Margaret Dunham<br />
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Make good use of the vitamins and minerals that are available to you. Read this<br />
article on how you get the most out of the essential vitamins and minerals.<br />
Are you feeling well today or are you lacking the<br />
energy to motivate yourself to dive into your<br />
daily responsibilities? Can you get out of your<br />
bed with no trouble? Are you strong and fit?<br />
If you don’t feel that great, you may need<br />
some vitamins and minerals. Keep reading for good tips<br />
about this important topic.<br />
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1<br />
STICK TO A HEALTHY DIET<br />
You often do your best to eat healthy,<br />
but your budget simply do not allow for it.<br />
Consuming vitamins and minerals that are<br />
healthy will make you feel a lot better. If at<br />
all possible, it is best to ingest minerals and<br />
vitamins in their natural form by enjoying a<br />
well-balanced diet. It is recommended that<br />
you eat at least five servings of vegetables<br />
and fruit daily. If you cannot do this, nutrient<br />
supplements are an option.<br />
2<br />
TAKE FAT-SOLUBLE<br />
VITAMINS WITH FOOD<br />
If you take a supplement that contains<br />
fat, they are taken with food. Take them<br />
at mealtimes. Vitamins E, A, and K are<br />
some vitamins that will not absorb properly<br />
without being taken with food. These<br />
fat-soluble vitamins need food to be<br />
properly absorbed.<br />
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3<br />
GET ENOUGH VITAMIN B2<br />
You can find riboflavin and vitamin<br />
B2 in green beans, asparagus, bananas,<br />
green beans, and dairy products. A deficiency<br />
will reduce the quality of your skin<br />
texture. Also, vitamin B2 can help ward off<br />
cancer, anemia, cataracts and even carpal<br />
tunnel syndrome.<br />
4<br />
PRENATAL VITAMINS AND MENO-<br />
PAUSE<br />
When you have gone through menopause,<br />
don’t take prenatal vitamins. Some women<br />
think it’s a good idea to take them to grow<br />
their nails and hair. Prenatal vitamins have<br />
too much iron for those who are past their<br />
menopause and this can be dangerous for<br />
them to take.<br />
5<br />
BOOST VITAMIN C INTAKE<br />
Vitamin C is in many citrus fruits and<br />
other vegetables and fruits. Supplements<br />
are perfect for those who do not receive<br />
the recommended daily allowance in their<br />
food. This potent vitamin helps prevent<br />
and treat colds, gum disease, acne, stomach<br />
ulcers, and skin infections. Recent<br />
studies have suggested that vitamin C has<br />
a positive effect on individuals that have<br />
ADHA, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia.<br />
6<br />
CAN ADULTS TAKE<br />
CHILDREN’S VITAMINS?<br />
If you choose to use children’s gummies,<br />
take more than one. Adults’ vitamin needs<br />
are higher than children’s so one is generally<br />
not enough. Just don’t take too many<br />
since that is not good, either.<br />
7<br />
RESEARCH BEFORE<br />
TAKING ANY SUPPLEMENT<br />
Question everything you hear about supplements.<br />
Some of the advertisements are<br />
geared just to help the bottom line of the<br />
company that is selling the product. Question<br />
all material you review regarding your<br />
health. If you have any doubts at all, talk to<br />
your doctor before taking any supplement.<br />
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8<br />
LOAD UP ON MANGANESE<br />
Manganese is a nutrient that you should consider. Manganese provides many functions,<br />
but the primary ones include the formation of bones and the speedy healing of<br />
wounds. It is also used to speed up how the body metabolizes proteins and carbohydrates.<br />
This can be found in whole grains, almonds, and black and green teas. You can<br />
also find manganese supplements online or in vitamin stores.<br />
9<br />
TAKE SUPPLEMENTS<br />
WITH CAUTION<br />
You should exert caution if<br />
you are taking supplements.<br />
With vitamins and minerals,<br />
you can overdose. This occurs<br />
when too many are taken,<br />
which is dangerous. The results<br />
of taking too many nutrients<br />
vary depending on the<br />
type of vitamin or mineral,<br />
but an excess of some nutrients<br />
can be life-threatening.<br />
Be aware that many prescription<br />
and over the counter<br />
medications can interact<br />
negatively with vitamin and<br />
mineral supplements. They<br />
can even threaten your life.<br />
Tell your doctor about supplements<br />
you take. Ask your<br />
pharmacist if you have any<br />
concerns about an over-thecounter<br />
medication.<br />
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HAVE YOUR B12 LEVELS<br />
CHECKED<br />
The older you get, the harder it is to absorb<br />
vitamin B12. If you take a lot of it but cannot<br />
absorb anything, there is no point. It is<br />
key to be tested once a year by your doctor<br />
to ensure your B12 levels are adequate,<br />
and if they’re not, consider getting shots.<br />
Adding minerals and vitamins to your diet is<br />
one way to become healthier. Vitamins will<br />
improve your health and diet. It will also increase<br />
your mood and reduce your visits to<br />
your doctor. Regardless of your current condition,<br />
you can feel better tomorrow. Now<br />
it is up to you to make good use of the vitamins<br />
and minerals that are available to you.<br />
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