Thursday, July 30, 2009

Plastic Surgery Procedure and Teens


By Amy Nutt

Plastic surgery are a group of cosmetic procedures are definitely on the rise. With the media showing people that are truly flawless, there's really no wonder why people would like to look exactly like the people that they see on the screens. Plastic surgery is also something that is becoming more and more affordable, making a lot of different people explore the world. This is especially true with younger people, as they are usually more susceptible to taking what the media says to heart.

And as we know, places like high school can truly be a horrifying place for people who are not in the 'in' crowd, which is another contributing factor to the rise of teenagers wanting to go under the knife. Of course, there are different kinds of plastic surgery. Obviously, the kid who got burned or attacked by an animal is a lot different than the teenage girl who feels as if he nose isn't how she expects it to look.

For some reasons, there are rising concerns about teenagers and plastic surgery with the latter case. In this form of plastic surgery, most of the common procedures include: breast lifts and/or augmentation, nose reshaping, liposuction, and tummy tucks. One of the biggest issues would be that their bodies are still maturing, and there's really no telling what the body is capable of with enough time. In fact, in these cases, there are doctors that will morally object to performing any surgery in these situations.

For Medical Reasons Although, for teenagers, there are other reasons why they would like this done. For instance, if a child is born with a cleft palate, this is something completely different. As this is mostly a morality issue, most surgeons will sympathize with this, as this is a genuine medical problem. In fact, most providers of medical insurance actually cover this kind of operation. This is something different than the other, where many of them will not if it is just something that a teenager may not feel comfortable about.

Cosmetic surgery for teenagers is something that parents should really think about, as it is something that can be even more dangerous for the teenager. Like there are inherit risks for the adult, the teenager is just as in potential danger than their parents. If a teenager does not like anything about their body, it's usually just best to take time out and make them feel a bit more validated in their lives. The most important thing is to make them understand that they will more than likely fill out as they get older, as nearly everyone looks a bit awkward at some point when growing up.

If they are not genuinely comfortable with themselves, there are steps that you can take. Knowledge is the key to this equation; talk to any physicians who have experience in dealing with the teenage body, and get the facts from them. As earlier stated, there are more dangers in dealing with the teenage body than dealing with an adult, so a specialist will definitely be needed.

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Statistics Of Cancer Survival


By Rita Goldman

Explaining Cancer Survival Statistics

Just like any other statistics, cancer survival statistics express statistical probability. It is the approximate calculation of the amount of cancer patients who will survive cancer regardless of their condition. Statistics can be good or bad.

As stated by Sen. Mitch McConnell on Health-Care Reform

Senate Wednesday, June 10, 2009

"One thing most people like about health care in the U.S. is the quality of cancer care that's available here. Far too many Americans die from cancer. Yet for all the problems we have, the fact is, America boasts some of the highest cancer survival rates in the world".

Cancer, when diagnosed and treated on its early stage has a higher chance of survival. So a woman who regularly examine her breast and had her regular mammograms before diagnosis of cancer has a higher chance of survival. This only proves that how you value your health before and after cancer has a great effect on the prognosis of cancer.

That is not to minimize the treatment nor its affect on the patient, but it is amazing the mental difference that a hundred percent cancer survival prognosis can have. A bad mental attitude does not help being positive and upbeat is a vital process in adjusting cancer survival statistics in your favor. Despite the fact that most people are terrified when they first receive the news that they have breast cancer overcoming that fear is a major part of the prognosis. Understanding cancer survival statistics can be extremely helpful in controlling your fears.

Few breast conserving treatment (BCT) data include women older than 70, yet a study of 910 women being treated by BCT for stage I"II breast cancer, when all patients received Radiotherapy (RT) found that a 65 month follow up found that a second cancer occurred in only 5.6 percent of cases. Six hundred and seventy six percent of cases were in complete remission (74.3%), 22 were evaluative (2.4%). 206 patients died (22.6%). The results of this study concluded that those that needed more aggressive treatment had been identified.

Improving cancer survival statistics is never far from reach. It is a serious disease but can be defeat. Your type of cancer, your environment, your diet, your lifestyle and everything you do has a great impact on your cancer survival statistics.

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Anesthetic Requirements During Cancer Surgery Can Be Reduced Through Hypnosis


By Rita Goldman

In 2004 Dr. Christina Liossi, studied eighty children in four groups of twenty in Wales. Two of the groups were treated by hypnosis and anesthetic before undergoing surgical cancer procedures, and two control groups had anesthetic alone. All of the eighty children were aged between six and sixteen. Forty children who were treated by hypnosis were hypnotized by psychologists and were taught to self hypnotize themselves. The children were all asked to rate their pain on a naught to five basis before they were subjected to any treatment, then they were asked to rate it again afterward.

Dr Gruzelier, a doctor from Imperial College in London stated that when people are hypnotized, there are some changes that occur. Patients who undergo hypnosis have fewer symptoms which is associated as side effects of cancer treatment.

Dr David Spiegel believe that by directing the attention of the patient elsewhere, the patient who undergo hypnosis got less post operative emotional distress and nausea.

"The key concept is that this psychological procedure actually changes pain experience as much as many analgesic medications and far more than placebos."

More research and test should be done to be able to introduce this to the mainstream of cancer treatment. Dr Christina Liossi said that there is a possibility to prolong life expectancy for cancer patients by psychological factors. However, there should be clinical trials to support this.

You wont lose by trying. So if you will be facing surgery you can talk to your doctor and open the idea. It may help you to save more.

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Simple Suggestions for Using your Breast Enlargement Pump


By Claudia Miller

You will be surprised to learn that breast enlargement pumps have been around for quite some time. An earlier prototype was a foot operated breast enlargement pump. Four million women in the United States, faithfully used these back in the 1970s. The cost of one was $9.95. Rather than a handheld pump, they worked by pumping the attached pedal to create suction on the breasts. One downfall was the fact that they caused a lot of bruising.

However, compared to today's array of devices, they were poorly designed and caused a lot of bruising. Nowadays, breast enhancement pumps cost less than $50 and upwards. They are simple in design, largely manual devices, consisting of plastic domes that you place over the breasts. There is a hand pump attached through tubing to create suction. You pump air out of the domes and this causes the breasts to be pulled outwards.

The Process of Growing Bigger Breasts with a Pump

Breast enlargement pumps work on the principle of tension-induced tissue growth. The effect of suction on the breasts causes blood circulation and the surge of fats and nutrients into the vacuum created through the stretching of the cells.

The principle of tissue expansion is well-known and has been used for over 30 years by physicians in many forms of reconstructive surgery. In a way similar to exercising ones muscles, the process encourages a steady growth of tissue resulting in breast size increase.

Breast enlargement pumps come in all of the cup sizes. Start with one that is slightly larger than your current breast size. Gradually work your way through the cup sizes until you reach your desired size. The amount of time that you use the breast enlargement pump varies anywhere from 15 minute sessions, to all night use. This will depend on the model you purchase.

Simple Techniques when Using a Breast Enlargement Pump

- You don't want a breast pump that is used by nursing mothers. Choose a pump that is designed for growing bigger breasts, not for extracting breast milk.

- Take into consideration whether you want to be able to move around while you are wearing the domes. If you purchase a breast enhancement pump that is connected up to a machine, you will be limited to using it while reading or watching TV.

- Some women prefer to wear a support bra to hold the domes in place.

- Go easy until you get the right amount of suction. When the suction is quite strong it may cause bruising of the breasts.

- Always use a good moisturizer all over the breasts before you place the domes over the breasts Carefully read all of the instructions that come with your breast pump. Correct usage may assist you to achieve your goals with growing bigger breasts much sooner.

- Experiment until you get the right amount of suction. When the suction is quite strong it may cause discolouration of the breasts.

- Use for short periods a number of times during the day rather than for a long period in one sitting. The breaks in between helps to avoid bruising from too much suction to the breasts.

- Take breaks in between, such as 8 weeks on and a month off.

- Breast enlargement pumps are not suitable for pregnant women or women who have had breast cancer.

Research has shown that breast enlargement pumps work very effectively. The FDA has even approved one of these systems, the Brava Breast pump. They are a non-invasive method of breast enlargement that has become very popular with women who choose not to have surgery. There are many different types of pumps and the most expensive device is not necessarily the best. Shop around for one that best fits in with your budget and lifestyle.

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Saturday, July 25, 2009

Anesthetic Requirements During Cancer Surgery Can Be Reduced Through Hypnosis


By Rita Goldman

Dr. Christina Liossi made an experiment for 80 children. These children aging between 6 and 16 were divided into groups. Some groups were treated by hypnosis and anesthetic by psychologists, they were also taught to self hypnotize themselves. While some of them were treated by anesthetic alone.The children were asked to rate their pain before they were being given any treatment, then afterward.

Dr Gruzelier, a doctor from Imperial College in London stated that when people are hypnotized, there are some changes that occur. Patients who undergo hypnosis have fewer symptoms which is associated as side effects of cancer treatment.

Dr David Spiegel believe that by directing the attention of the patient elsewhere, the patient who undergo hypnosis got less post operative emotional distress and nausea.

"The key concept is that this psychological procedure actually changes pain experience as much as many analgesic medications and far more than placebos."

This should be put into more clinical trials more before it will be introduce into mainstream of cancer treatment. There is a possibility to prolong the life expectancy of cancer sufferers, according to Dr Christina Liossi.

Less anesthetics, means less money you will spend for drugs. So if you will undergoing surgery, you can ask your doctor about this.

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Anesthetic Requirements Can Be Reduced Through Hypnosis During Cancer Surgery


By Rita Goldman

Dr. Christina Liossi made an experiment for 80 children. These children aging between 6 and 16 were divided into groups. Some groups were treated by hypnosis and anesthetic by psychologists, they were also taught to self hypnotize themselves. While some of them were treated by anesthetic alone.The children were asked to rate their pain before they were being given any treatment, then afterward.

According to Dr Gruzelier, a doctor from Imperial College in London, when people are hypnotized some changes occur. The patients who undergone hypnosis was observed to have fewer symptoms associated as side effects of cancer treatment.

Dr David Spiegel believe that by directing the attention of the patient elsewhere, the patient who undergo hypnosis got less post operative emotional distress and nausea.

"The key concept is that this psychological procedure actually changes pain experience as much as many analgesic medications and far more than placebos."

More research and test should be done to be able to introduce this to the mainstream of cancer treatment. Dr Christina Liossi said that there is a possibility to prolong life expectancy for cancer patients by psychological factors. However, there should be clinical trials to support this.

You wont lose by trying. So if you will be facing surgery you can talk to your doctor and open the idea. It may help you to save more.

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Beat Cancer Survival Statistics


By Rita Dalian

Whether you think that you can, or that you cant, you are usually right -Henry Ford

Cancer is a disease that is based on your own body and environment. Two people having the same cancer doesn't mean they will be having the same fate. As cancer survival statistics tries to give the indication of the possible amount of cancer patient who survive, the response of our body and our environment makes every case unique.

Even if we consider cancer survival statistic a good source of what to expect, it can never be definite of what is going to happen. It can never tell what exactly will happen. Survivals and beating the statistic is never far from reach, if you have faith that you will live longer. Faith is the strongest foundation in situation like this.

The result of realizing that you have cancer is very fearful. This fear may turn to be depression, and so on. Just like the others who also felt that way, it is normal. But people who follow this path are the people who proves the probability of statistics to be true.

Fear is normal. But this is the best time to believe that there is something more important than fear... it's your life. You should not allow your fear to eat you whole and drag you to a depression. It is your life you need to defend, and the best way to do it is to know that you can survive.

Cancer Survival Statistics should not be a pattern that you have to follow, it is something you have to beat. Whatever you read or know about cancer survival statistics, believe that you can make it better than it is. You have the power to change your life, you are in charge of it... make the best out of it.

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Monday, July 20, 2009

Heads Up: Schedule the Mammo


By Brit Winfield

I get squeamish when it is time for my mammogram appointment. I have to admit that I am one of those women who are not terribly proactive with recommended self breast exams. I know what that is all about: it is fear. Fear of finding something I would rather not know about or have to deal with. But how foolish is that? Not knowing wouldn't make something bad go away. I have a young family that depends on me for so much in their life. I owe it to them to be wiser. I also know that I am not the only woman around who feels and behaves as I do.

I alleviate my haunting guilt by telling myself that there is nothing in my family tree to cause apprehension or for that matter, to make me terribly diligent about the issue of breast cancer detection. But that is turning a blind eye to a maternal aunt who successfully fought breast cancer and that I really have no idea of what my maternal grandmother died of at the age of 42.

I finally follow my heart and make the appointment. When I do get to the clinic for the mammogram, I am told that my records from a couple of years ago are lost and I will need to redo paperwork. This detail gives me a renewed opportunity to resent the whole affair. But once again, I assuage my agitation by admitting to myself that I am in a premiere facility, something I should be grateful for.

I redo the initial paperwork and then have a few minutes of reading time. I pick up a coffee table style book and realize that it is a record of some women who have sat in this very same waiting room over the years. It is a photo essay of their struggles and victories after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. It is not all sugar and spice. By far, most of the women's stories were ones of restored and continuing health but there were a sobering few whose stories had run their course before the book's publication. There is an authenticity to this book in its refusal to gloss over truth that makes me take stock.

Mammography is generally 85 to 90% accurate. Only 6 to 8% of women who have a screening mammogram get news of potential abnormalities that need further investigation. When I wipe off my underarm deodorant and don the pink vest the tech hands me in the changing room, little do I realize that today is the day I will fall among that 6 to 8%.

Two doctors visit me in the radiography room where I have been waiting for about twenty minutes following my digital imaging. The younger one is in an observing role when his senior tells me that from experience, there is 99.9% surety that the tiny spot they have detected is benign. When I say that is good enough for me, this gives the docs a momentary pause. "But we need to absolutely, positively rule out that remaining 0.1% possibility," I am told. They are right, of course, and I schedule the biopsy.

I play the "ignore game" as best I can for the next week, but apprehension keeps creeping up and grabbing me by the back of the neck. The day comes and I am being ushered to a dimly lit procedure room. I will sit semi-reclined for the biopsy, surrounded by monitors and ultrasound equipment. On a sterile tray just beyond my reach is an array of surgical instruments, including what I have come to call "the snatcher", the core biopsy needle.

The procedure is to be a minimally invasive breast biopsy. The special core biopsy needle will extract samples about 1/16 of an inch in diameter from the suspicious spot. I will be sent home with a discreet bandaid, perhaps a little soreness and definitely no scarring.

After a local anesthetic takes effect, the doctor begins to delve with the needle. It is surprising how circuitous the route is to her target and I find I do not get much comfort from watching the ultrasound screen that assists her efforts. I tilt my head back and see that there has been a small leak in the roof some time recently. Then I wonder what would happen if the fire alarm went off right now. I feel a minor tearing sensation as the needle grabs and extracts its sample. There isn't real pain but my teeth are set on edge.

They are done with me in about thirty minutes and I am told that I will hear from the clinic as soon as the pathology report gets in. I leave with the souvenir bandaid. In a matter of days, there is the awaited phone call and it is good news. That 0.1% chance was sussed out and found to be no cause for alarm. A good night's sleep is in order.

I am grateful for a clean bill of health but gratitude has a way of rapidly slipping through my fingers. I now am stunned by the enormous swath of blues and greens on my bruised breast. I wasn't warned about this but it does stand to reason. To avoid scaring myself over the next few days, I use the dark closet as my dressing room. In a fashion only too typical for me, I am once again choosing to not engage thoughts of the possibilities that I have just had a passing glance with.

But the possibility of breast cancer is not something I can afford to bury my head in the sand about. In the past two years, I have personally known and watched several women take on their own battle with the disease. I have had the privilege of standing by them, organizing casserole brigades, helping their kids with homework and sometimes driving a dead tired mom to chemo appointments. I have been blessed to see none overcome. They are all survivors because they did not hide from the possibilities of truth and I have much to learn from their candor. It is time for me to make another mammogram appointment.

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Sunday, July 19, 2009

Is There a Such a Thing as Cancer Meditation?


By Rita Goldman

Cancer Meditation may improve your quality of life and therefore allow you to concentrate on the aspects of cancer treatment that you can heal yourself. During the 1970s and 80d an Australian psychologist Ainslie Meares started to study the effects of meditation on the immune system with a specific question as to whether or not it was possible to reduce the size of tumors by meditation.

The idea behind it was: 1. to get excited about the present moment 2. live in this moment for the moment, but to plan for the future as well. Living in the moment is savoring the now time which is especially important for cancer patients, the renewed sense of connection that they feel because most families pull together in a crisis.

It is human to dream about the future and plan, but for many healthy people it can bring about a sense of profound depression because it can be very disappointing. Often those that are chasing wistful dreams for the future can forget to live and taste the benefit of the now moments. It can be very easy to take the now for granted and assume that we always have a now, when of course we cannot take that for granted.

The trauma of being told that one has cancer is sufficient to make a lot of people lose their sense of equilibrium for a time, and meditation helps to realign your life to realize what is important. The more positive that you are the more positive the outcome of your cancer treatment will be.

Meditation from a psychological perspective is intentional self-regulation of attention, a mental shift to focus on a particular experience, and the outcome is often the relief of stress and other side effects of cancer treatment. It helps you to sleep more naturally, cancer patients often find that they suffer from insomnia, or they wake up in the night, the relief of stress through meditation often means a deeper nights sleep.

Medical research has shown that meditation is effective it can reduce anxiety and lessen the likelihood of a panic attack, it reduces chronic pain, and lessens overall stress levels.

Meditation is never going to heal your cancer but it may make it easier to live with and therefore allow you to concentrate on the aspects of cancer treatment that you can heal yourself. It seems that meditation affects the brain patterns. Clinical trials have shown that healthy people who meditate have a higher level of brain activity in areas of the brain that control emotional states.

The benefits of meditation is the fact that it can be done anywhere, there are no averse side effects, you may find that it does not help you feel better, but it is not going to have an averse affect. The second benefit is that most people feel the benefit immediately. As there are different schools of meditation such as Zen meditation, Transcendental Meditation, Tibetan meditation as well as those from tai chi and other martial arts. Meditation can be practiced by all the family because the strain and anxiety of cancer affects everyone.

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Friday, July 17, 2009

Cancer - What Is It Really?


By Mark Alison

Everyone has heard the term cancer. It strikes fear in many of us simply by hearing it. We are always hearing something new - new research and new studies are telling us more and more about this awful disease. It's hard to filter out what this disease really is, why their so many types, and what causes it.

In a nutshell, cancer is the disease that occurs when your cells go haywire. Usually your cells enjoy a normal life cycle. We all know that the life cycle consists of birth, life, and death. Cancerous cells do not have a normal cycle however. These strange cells grow and grow. A mutation occurs and cells turn into tumors. Our bodies' immune systems will fight these mutating invaders, but the assistance of radiation and other treatments is usually needed due to their rapid spread and the devastation usually caused.

As the unchecked cells continue to grow at an accelerated rate, they can form benign tumors if they grow in a localized place. These tumors are not necessarily dangerous and will not harm you unless they grow out of control and in size. The basic treatment of benign cancers is just leaving it alone, or cut them out if it's cosmetic.

A malignant tumor is what we generally think of when we hear cancer. Malignant tumors continue to grow and spread throughout the body. Infections and illness will spread throughout your blood stream.

There are three main treatments for cancer. They are the removal of the infected tissue, chemotherapy, and radiation. Chemotherapy and radiation are used mostly on non-operable forms of cancers such as bone marrow cancer. Scientists are continuing to develop and research new treatments all the time.

Remission is the hopeful outcome for a patient with cancer. There is no cure. The chance of reoccurrence differs depending on what form a patient has. So far the best prevention of cancer is to reduce certain behaviors and activities that have been proven to cause the illness.

Hundreds of websites, such as www.canceranswers.info, offer support, information, and research. This has been a boon to survivors and those concerned with the killer disease.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Man Boobs and Its Many Causes


By Tyler Keen

Man boobs, or its medical term, gynecomastia is a relatively common condition in men which describes the formation of enlarged breast tissue. It is very common in young babies, including neonates and young boys around the age of puberty. This is due to the fluctuating hormone levels in these age groups and will normally correct itself over time.

Man boobs in the older age group such as after puberty are the type that are often due to other causes and be a bit more difficult to get rid of. Probably the most frequent cause is being overweight. You do not necessarily need to be obese to be overweight as it can even occur if you a slightly overweight. The biggest reasons for this are that some men have more fat cells in the breast tissue area and this is just where the body's fat tends to collect.

If you happen to be in the obese, or very overweight group, the fat will collect in the breast area as it does all over the body. The fat cells in the body produce the female hormone estrogen which is responsible for breast formation in females. As you can figure out, therefore, if you are overweight and have more fat you are going to be producing more estrogen which, in turn, is going to make you develop breasts.

Medication is another common cause of man boobs. It is not just taking estrogen that is going to increase breast development. Many body builders often find, when taking testosterone, they develop man boobs. The reason for this is that some of the testosterone is actually converted to estrogen in the body.

Many body builders who are taking testosterone often take additional medication to counteract its effect. An example of one such drug is the breast cancer treatment drug, tamoxifen. Other, non hormone drugs, however, such as omeprazole, spironolactone and cimetidine can also cause man boobs.

Breast tissue formation can also be due to any number of underlying diseases or conditions. Examples of some include, kidney disease, liver disease and some tumors of the testicles. These conditions cause man boobs by increasing the circulating levels of estrogen like hormones by either increasing their production, or reducing the rate at which they are metabolized. As such, for any men that develop gynecomsatia it is advisable to consult your physician to rule out any causes.

Knowing the possible causes can help in the getting rid of man boobs. However, for the majority the cause is largely unknown or being overweight.

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Monday, July 13, 2009

Breast Enlargement Pics


By Alice Sy

If you want to prove a claim that certain breast enlargement products actually work, use breast enlargement pics. People naturally want to believe something they have seen, so using graphics and images is the key to successful product marketing.

A lot of women from around the world are dreaming of fuller and supple breasts, the reason why there are plenty of breast enhancement products coming out one after the other. Many of these products come in the form of pills, capsules, injectables, creams, patches and gels, and most of these products also claim to be safe and natural, but how will you know exactly?

With so many breast enhancement products out there, it is difficult to know which ones really work and which ones do not. Some advertisers attempt to lure customers with catchy tiles and phrases alone, but if you want your target customers to believe what you are saying, then you have to do a lot more than that --- you need to enhance your marketing with relevant photos.

Ideally, you must take a photo of your subject before she has tried on the product, and another one after a period of three months maybe or at any time you can see significant results. If you can support the testimonial page of your website with breast enlargement pics, you will have better chances of gaining more customers.

Sometimes, the relevant photos are all a prospective buyer needs to give her ultimate yes to the product you are selling. So it is very important that you make your photos as stunning as possible but without them looking unreal.

Still, it is very important for any potential buyer not just to verify the claims but to do a lot of research on the advantages and disadvantages of breast enlargement products and not merely rely on breast enlargement pics.

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Saturday, July 11, 2009

How Can Breast Massage help with Breast Growth?


By Claudia Miller

Breast massage is of particular benefit to women who are on a program of natural breast enlargement whether they are taking herbs, breast enlargement pills, creams or lotions. It increases the flow of oxygen and blood circulation to the breast area and is effective in removing toxins.

When we have unresolved tension and stress in our daily lives, it can end up creating continuous muscular tension. Tension creates a build up of toxins in the body. High levels of toxicity can prevent herbal breast nutrients from reaching the breast tissue cells. It can be a contributing factor in breast cancer.

Breast massage is not a widely accepted therapy in western culture. Breast massage on the other hand is an accepted part of health care in Asia. In Thailand much is done to promote the healing value of breast massage and it has now become an important part of a wellness routine to prevent breast cancer.

There are still many sexual taboos surrounding the proper care of breasts. Many women may feel uncomfortable to have their breasts touched by anyone other than their partners. Even male massage therapists face resistance when it comes to promoting and dealing with breast health.

Breast Massage: Effect on the Hormone System

A breast massage helps to balance the hormones in the endocrine system. Stress produces higher than normal levels of cortisol that inhibit the production of progesterone. Progesterone is a hormone that will assist in the process of growing bigger boobs. Women can do a great deal to promote breast health by simple methods such as self-breast massage techniques.

7 Simple Techniques for Self-Breast Massage

1. Breast massage can be performed up to three times a week for 2 - 5 minutes. It stimulates hormone secretion from the breasts and ovaries and helps flush toxins from the lymph and breast tissue.

2. Use massage oil. Sweet almond and apricot kernel oils are excellent. You can purchase them from a health salon or your health food shop. If you are allergic to nuts, avoid the almond oil. Coconut oil is a light oil which works very well. Avoid scented or mineral-based oils.

3. You can incorporate breast enlargement creams and serums into the massage therapy.

4. Use only a light pressure on the breasts when applying the oil and for massage, as strong pressure will cause pain and discomfort. You only need the lightest movement, using the palms or flat of the fingertips to flush toxins away from the breast area through the lymphatic system.

5. Cup the breasts with your hands and use a light circular motion over the whole of the breast. Massage underneath the armpits to promote circulation.

6. Gently knead the breasts with your hands using a lifting and pressing action

7. Take off your bra when at home or when asleep. Remove the metal wiring in those push-up bras (if you can do without them), as they can be damaging to the delicate tissue of the breasts and to proper circulation.

Breast massage can be a wonderful way to keep the breast tissues healthy and to promote natural breast enlargement. Regular breast massage will keep the breasts smooth and firm. Essentially, a breast massage will help to balance the hormones in the endocrine system. It will encourage a healthy breast environment by eliminating toxins and ensuring that breast enlargement nutrients reach the breast tissue to enable bigger breasts growth.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Erase The Years From Your Face With Skin Resurfacing


By Craig Mecham

As we age, everyone it seems is looking for a way to slow down the aging process. It's not just women that are concerned anymore. There are now estimates that place men's cosmetic services at ten to fifteen percent of the total procedures. This is a significant increase over the past few years.

Fine lines and wrinkles are usually the first signs of aging. Age spots and uneven skin tone are also very common. Skin resurfacing offers a great way to get rid of these aging signs. These procedures are extremely popular in the med spas and this is because they are effective. The results can often be seen for weeks after treatment.

Microdermabrasion is one of the most popular. This involves using aluminum dioxide crystals. These crystals are blasted against the skin, effectively removing the top layer of dead skin cells. This leaves the skin looking much younger and fresh. It helps create a "glowing appearance."

The procedure is relatively inexpensive and you can get a treatment about every month or so. It only takes about a half an hour for the treatment and there is no downtime afterwards. Many women schedule this procedure during their lunch hour.

Another popular skin resurfacing method is done with the use of chemical peels. Made from acids from milk, fruit, or sugar, these peels are often known as alpha hydroxy or beta hydroxy treatments. These are very good treatments to help control acne.

You will see a marked difference in wrinkles and other fine lines. Your skin tone will begin to even out. While there are no long term side effects, some women report redness that can remain for a day or two after treatment.

Lasers can also be used to in skin resurfacing, as they can help remove the layer of dead skin cells. This procedure can be rather expensive at some med spas, but it is one of the most effective at reducing fine line, wrinkles, and age spots. Usually several treatments are needed to see the best results.

You can effectively slow the aging clock by using these skin resurfacing procedures. There is little down time or pain and the treatments are less expensive than you might have originally thought. The results are not permanent, but they do last for several weeks. Think about this treatment when you visit the med spa of your choice.

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Lose The Wrinkles With Derma Fillers


By Craig Mecham

Do you suddenly notice a few more wrinkles now than you did in the past? If so, you may want to think about having a cosmetic procedure done to fill in the lines. Derma Fillers are terrific when it comes to reducing the appearance of these wrinkles. It plumps them up, making them much less noticeable. You can also use these fillers on the lips to make them appear much fuller.

Most derma fillers are made of hyaluronic acid or collagen. These two substances are available in a type of clear gel that gives the skin a natural texture when they are placed underneath the surface of the skin.

An anesthetic is either applied topically or given by a small injection in the area where the fillers will be placed. Once numb, the derma filler is placed under the skin through a small syringe and needle. After several months, the fillers are absorbed back into the body, but there are a few semi-permanent fillers that are new. These can last over a year and a half.

Side effects can include redness and swelling at the injection site, but this is gone within a day or two. Since most of the fillers are created from all natural substances, there is little chance for an allergic reaction. Speak to your med spa personnel if you have any reason to think you may be allergic.

Derma fillers are also a great way to plump up the lips. Usually, a collagen based filler is used, as this is one area where the end result must be incredibly smooth. Collagen is a substance found in the skin that helps keep the skin plump and smooth. It also helps with the skin's elasticity. If your skin has less collagen than normal, wrinkles begin to appear. Collagen levels usually decrease with age.

This is an extremely effective treatment for deep wrinkles, such as the lines common between the nose and mouth, and the jaw line and mouth. When you reduce the appearance of these wrinkles, it can take many years off of your appearance. Since the final results are seen for so long, this procedure is really a good value for your money.

Men are also getting derma fillers. It's estimated that between ten and fifteen percent of all cosmetic procedures are now done on men. While you may have a hard time getting any man to admit to it, the technicians in the med spas are very well aware of the number of male clients. This is really a marker of how effective these types of treatments are.

If it's time to get rid of the wrinkles or plump up your lips, then you should definitely consider derma fillers. This doesn't have the downtime or the discomfort often associated with cosmetic surgery. It is also much less expensive than surgery as well. With results that can last up to a year, this is great way to look a whole lot younger.

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The Benefits Of Laser Cosmetic Procedures - Is It Right For You?


By Craig Mecham

Gracefully or otherwise, no one really want to age. This is most definitely true when it comes to our outward appearance. Each day, it's easy to see at least one advertisement about a new product that promises you'll five, ten, or even fifteen years younger. However, many of these products are not worth the money. Laser cosmetic procedures have been around for many years and are proven effective at reducing the signs of aging.

The very first laser for cosmetic purposes was introduced over forty years ago. It didn't prove to be very effective, but in 1995, another one was released that was. By 1997, the first laser for hair removal was introduced to the general public and people have been flocking to the med spas ever since.

A mild stinging sensation is often the only side effect that is reported. There is really no downtime and some women return straight back to work. There are some reports of redness, but within a couple of days, this is usually completely gone.

Although there are many different types of laser treatments available, hair removal is probably the most popular. The light of the laser is able to deeply penetrate the skin and target the hair follicle. While you may need several treatments to completely rid the are of hair, wouldn't it be worth it to never have to shave or use depilatories again? Common places on the body for the procedure include the chin, upper lip, and legs for women and the back for men. The larger the area, the more expensive the treatment.

If your face seems rather dull, you may want to try a laser resurfacing procedure. This removes the build up of dead skin cells and lets your younger looking skin show through. There is usually very little discomfort with this treatment. If you experience redness, it will usually be gone the next day. You may need a couple of treatments to maintain your new look.

For stretch marks, laser treatments can effectively reduce the appearance of these silvery lines. With each treatment, the stretch marks are less and less visible. It usually takes about a dozen or so treatments to complete the procedure.

Laser treatments for skin problems is very effective. With minimal downtime and costs lower than those for cosmetic surgery, it's no wonder these procedures are so popular. Many surgeries require weeks for healing and can be very expensive. Laser treatments give the client a chance to experience a youthful, more supple look, without all the risks of surgery.

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Laser Hair Removal: Is This The Right Option For You?


By Craig Mecham

One of the most popular of all med spa procedures is laser hair removal. It's not just for females, either. A significant number of men are also turning to this procedure to remove unwanted hair. If you are looking for more information on this cosmetic procedure, you have come to the right place. Below you will find the necessary information you need to decide if this procedure is right for you.

In 1976, scientists created a laser to get rid of unwanted body and facial hair. It wasn't long, however, before it was found ineffective. It wasn't until 1995 that an improved laser was available. The treatment was finally available to the general public in 1997 and quickly became one of the most requested cosmetic treatments in history.

The premise behind laser hair removal is simple. A bean of intense light is used to destroy the hair follicles. This usually results in a slight stinging felling. There are some med spas that use an anesthetic to deaden the area, depending on where on the body the procedure is performed. There is no downtime to this treatment in most cases and many return to work the very same day.

If you have darker hairs that you need removed, the procedure seems to be more effective than if it is used on light hairs. The laser light is absorbed much easier with the darker hairs. You'll need between five and eight treatments to see the best results and maintenance is also often needed to be sure the are stays free from unwanted hair.

The legs, chin, and upper lip areas are the most common places for hair removal. For men, it's usually the back area. The smaller the area of the body, the less expensive the treat. The back and legs are usually the most expensive. You can usually have the upper lip and chin areas done in as little as thirty minutes. The legs will require multiple treatments to remove all of the hair.

There is some redness after treatment. There is also a slight chance that the skin will darken where the laser was applied. This discoloration is not normally permanent and will usually disappear within a few days. Since there are so few side effects, this procedure is one of high customer satisfaction.

If you have had problems with chemical depilatories in the past, you may find that laser hair removal is a much better alternative. Those depilatories contain strong and harsh chemicals that often can cause an allergic reaction in many people. Laser hair removal will give the same results, but it's permanent as well.

Laser hair removal is one of the most requested of all cosmetic procedures and it is expected to continue this upward trend in popularity for many years. If it's time to get rid of that unwanted hair, consider this cosmetic option.

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Erase Your Wrinkles With Derma Fillers


By Craig Mecham

When it comes to derma fillers, you certainly have a wide variety of choices. Most med spas are now offering this type of procedure. If you have noticed a few extra wrinkles, it's time to take a look at this treatment. You can really slow down the appearance of wrinkles with this cosmetic procedure.

Derma fillers, such as Restylane, Juvaderm, and Radiesse, are used to plump up areas of the face and smooth out the lines of wrinkles. Each filler works in a slightly different way and is made from different substance, but the spa personnel should be able to tell you which filler would work best with your skin type.

A topical anesthetic is usually applied to help ease the discomfort of the injection. The filler is placed under the wrinkled skin and will plump up the wrinkled area. These are not painful treatments due to the anesthetic. Sometimes, there can even be a small injection of the anesthetic before the filler is placed in the skin. There may also be some swelling and redness as well, but it will usually go away within 24 to 48 hours. You also don't have to worry about extensive downtime.

One of the great things about these fillers is that the results usually last for several months. Some can even stay for over a year. The treatments usually only require one appointment, so it's easy to see why this may be the best option financially over some of the other cosmetic procedures.

Most fillers contain hyaluronic acid or collagen. Collagen is normally what is used to plump up thin lips. Many women are thrilled with their new look after this procedure. You can easily attend an event the same day you get this done as well. This may be one of the biggest draws for a derma filler procedure.

Do you have allergies to medication and or foods? If so make sure your talk with your med spa technician. With this information they will be able to choose the best filler for you. With so many different fillers to choose from you are sure to find the one just for you.

Derma fillers can give you a much younger appearance and do so very quickly. Since there is no downtime, many women schedule these procedures over lunch. They also don't require numerous, consecutive treatments. If you need an affordable option for erasing wrinkles, consider this cosmetic procedure.

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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Peel That Age Away


By Craig Mecham

There are a variety of facial peel substances and technologies that can be used by your dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon. Chemical peel treatments usually come in three different categories. There include superficial chemical peels, medium chemical peels, and deep chemical peels. Each type of peel helps to exfoliate dead or damaged skin and gives your face a healthy looking and radiant glow.

Chemical peeling is a procedure where a liquid or gel solution is painted on the skin in a thick application. Depending on the nature and strength of the acid solution, the effectiveness of the thickness is directly proportional to the strength of the chemical peeling, leading to a youthful and radiant look of the skin. Chemical peeling can reveal a visible and dramatic difference. The skin wrinkles and dark areas of pigmentation such as age spots, freckles and acne marks are made less visible. You can also eradicate acne scars and freckles permanently.

The different categories of chemical peels penetrate different levels of the skin. The thicker the chemical peel layer, the more effective it is in terms of skin rejuvenation, however it is also more uncomfortable.

Light chemical peeling exfoliates the outer layer of the skin. You can use it to make your skin soft and firm. The light chemical treatment also has an effect on wrinkles and skin lesions.

Medium peels penetrated below the top layer of skin to rejuvenate the lower skin and upper layer. You can soften the rough skin, remove fine wrinkles and some discoloration of the skin and improve skin.

Deep chemical peeling penetrates deeper than the superficial or light and medium depth peeling treatments to rejuvenate the skin more comprehensively. Deep chemical peeling makes use of a chemical compound called phenol. It has dramatic effects on the skin, wrinkles and forehead, horizontal wrinkles, deep furrows between the eyebrows, crow's feet around the eyes and nasolabial lines or vertical lines around the mouth. It is also very effective for the elimination of dead skin, so that the skin becomes soft and youthfully radiant.

So what are dynamic wrinkles? Dynamic wrinkles are caused by repeated movement of facial muscles. They appear in on the forehead between the eyebrows when we scowl the brows, squint the eyes, or purse the lips, particularly when smoking.

Chemical peeling is a very effective and safe method of skin rejuvenation. These peels can effectively treat acne blemishes, wrinkles, freckles, so that the patient's skin becomes younger looking and firmer.

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Chemical Peels Can Give You Back Your Youthful Appearance


By Craig Mecham

If you are looking for a terrific way to get back your youthful appearance, a chemical peel may be an option to consider. You will find these treatments at your local med spa and they are probably less expensive than you might think.

Fruit, milk, and sugar acids are used to make the chemical peels. You probably know them by a much more common name, such as beta or alpha hydroxy. These substances work as an exfoliant to remove the dead skin cells that build up over time on the skin. When this layer of skin is removed, you will find a much more younger looking, brighter complexion underneath.

Chemical peels are very effective at reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as age spots and uneven skin tone. In most cases, there are few side effects; however, redness is usually present for a day or two after treatment. The redness is more than worth the final results.

For cases of severe damage to the skin, there are deep chemical peels, but these need to be done by a dermatologist. Usually only one is needed to take care of the damaged layer of skin and then regular maintenance peels can begin. These deep peels may leave your skin a little more red than a regular chemical peel, but this will be gone in just a couple of days.

If you are allergic to the foods used to prepare these chemical peels, make sure you speak with your med spa technician beforehand. They will be able to advise you if this type of treatment is right for your skin or for your potential allergies. Most peels allow you to return to work the next day.

A normal treatment can be completed in under a half hour, and many women schedule these procedures during their lunch break. There are also several products available at your local drug store, but they do not give you the results that a spa treatment will. Many of the store bought versions are so weak, there can be no results visible at all.

A great plus to these procedures is that your skin will be much more receptive to any skin care creams or lotions, since that layer of dead skin cells are gone. This allows you to pamper your skin further.

Chemical peels should be done every few weeks to maintain your youthful appearance. There are often special packages that will provide a free treatment after so many are purchased. This is often a great selling point for many med spas.

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Peel Away The Years


By Craig Mecham

It is amazing that both men and women would do just about anything to get a couple of years erased from their face. A consultation with a skin specialist would be with a physician or an aesthetician. An aesthetician is a certified specialist who performs procedures such as light chemical peels and laser hair removal. In this consultation you might be encouraged to have a chemical peel, which comes in many forms. For a brief period of time chemicals such as Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, trichloracetic acid known as TCA, and phenol peels can be applied to the face, neck, chest and hands, which help skin rejuvenation and will make wrinkles disappear improving the patients overall appearance. Because some irritation can follow these treatments, fans, ice packs and even local anesthesia will be used to reduce this.

Topical chemicals are used in chemical peel treatments to help resurface the skin in a variance of degrees. Exfoliation will refresh and soften the skin it without creating any wounds, when noninvasive peels are used the skin tone and fine lines will improve. An aesthetician or specially trained nurse in a board certified physician's office is where a noninvasive peel can be administered. A much lower concentration of skin peels are offered in a non-physician state regulated setting.

Chemical peeling is really not new it has been practiced in one form or another for hundreds of years for women to have their skin resurfaced. With the proper peels and techniques dramatic improvements in skin texture and appearance can be improved. Since its inception chemical peels have been a pillar of facial rejuvenation. Over the last twenty years patient's enthusiasm and the general public have become more interested in acquiring a youthful appearance by the rehabilitation of skin through peels. Superficial fine lines and skin irregularities including pigment and scarring can dramatically improve one's appearance with the results of peels.

As for other facial rejuvenation processes chemical peeling has several advantages. One is that it is a relatively simple procedure that is easy to learn, yet is one of the most effective techniques used in facial refreshing. Clinics are popping up all over the USA that offer chemical peeling treatments to take care of unwanted blemishes and age related spots. With our never-aging society today thousands of men and women all over the world are flocking to these clinics to get the benefits that are offered.

Why still mix lemon juice with baking soda and aspirin for that facial mask? Visit your trusted aesthetician for that easy chemical peeling for a younger looking skin! You will be amazed at what they have to offer you in the world of beauty.

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Chemical Peeling Your Age Away


By Craig Mecham

Chemical peel treatments are one of the most effective ways to get firm, rejuvenated skin. Chemical peeling leaves your skin looking younger by using different chemicals to force the skin to peel thus, reducing wrinkles.

There are three different types of chemical peel treatments, namely: Light chemical peel treatment is best to produce quick, temporary results. They normally take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes and have to be repeated to maintain results. They are best for dark skin types, since those types have the most accumulation of dead skin cells on their face, thereby producing a dull look.

Medium and deep chemical peels are used for permanent wrinkle reduction. The time taken to undergo a medium peel treatment varies from half an hour to an hour, while that of a deep peel treatment takes two hours or more. However, the effects of medium and deep chemical peels are longer than those of light chemical peel. The reason being that medium and deep peels apply a thick layer of chemicals, which penetrates more deeply into the skin, creating a longer lasting effect. Deep chemical peel treatment should be considered before attempting and its best to go well informed. A medium and deep chemical peel lasts permanently and one application is enough.

For the most effective in reducing wrinkles the deep treatment is the best. These chemicals are thick and penetrate deeper into the skin. Do not use this procedure without doing your homework. Results are instantaneous and are very evident within a few days of the procedure. Anesthesia or painkillers are used to perform the deep peel treatment just a bit of discomfort will be noticeable. In a few cases sedation may be used for this type of chemical peel.

For the reduction of wrinkles that have accumulated from age or animation the chemical peel is a very effective method. All of us have or will have the frown lines on the forehead and the crows feet around the eyes The good news is that chemical peelings are very effective in managing these age signs and they are permanent if this is what you choose. After this peel procedure your skin will be slightly sensitive so you need to take extra precautions when going out in the sun and you must use the appropriate sun block to be able to enjoy all of the benefits of your peel treatment.

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Who Are The Best Candidates for Liposuction Procedure ?


By Amy Nutt

It is a safe assumption that everyone on the planet wants to look their very best. Although it may be for drastically different reasons, there is a need for people who look as if they had just had a makeover most of the time. Luckily, there happen to be many different methods for this to happen, regardless of what a person considers to be an area a problematic area for them, and they may choose the procedure known as liposuction.

Will it work for me? For a resounding amount of people, the problem usually seems to be their weight. Many people are simply not pleased with how much they weigh, and liposuction can generally help them out with their discomfort with the extra weight that they may have accumulated. Although, this may be an embarrassing topic for many, it is quite normal, and the procedure generally works in the favor of everyone who decides to choose this approach in combating weight.

In talking about liposuction, many people feel as if it may be a little risky, and they generally wonder if they are the ideal candidate for it. Luckily, everyone can usually have it done, as it is not a very strenuous process. The criterion for the perfect liposuction patient is:

- In good health - Non-smoking - Within twenty five pounds of the target weight - Without any significant health problems - Exercise regularly - Does not have fluctuations in health - Are genuinely realistic about the surgery

It is also noteworthy to state that the person does not require that this is a weight-loss method, which is the common misconception about weight loss. The desiring candidate should know that this is a reshaping process for aesthetic purposes. Other areas for concern are the age of the patient, although it is not absolutely a huge concern, but the elasticity of the skin obviously deteriorates over the course of time.

Other noteworthy mention is the state of the skin when choosing to undergo the liposuction procedure. For instance, those with cellulite and/or stretch marks do not have the same results as people that do not, and may not find that their surgery wasn't as much as a success than what they had envisioned it to be.

Results After liposuction, the patient will generally feel amazing about the choice that they made, and they will absolutely love the way that they look. The procedure is usually one that does not incur many problematic experiences, and the recovery is something that can be described as one of a breeze. For the person who would like to have this method done to improve the way that they look, it is wise to state that they should talk to their doctor with a more in-depth consideration into what they are about to embark on. Although it is very rewarding, the process may not be for everyone, so proper research about liposuction would most definitely be advisable for those looking to improve their look!

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