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Written by Maurice Petersen
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Sunday, 09 December 2007 |
Parents are notorious for reminding their children that they only have one pair of eyes and one set of adult teeth. Hence the reasons we are told to eat our carrots and brush our teeth each and every day. It’s true that all of us only have one set of teeth, but with the wonders of modern dentistry anything that goes awry can quickly and painlessly be fixed. Whether it’s a loosened molar due to gum disease, the loss of a few teeth because of a facial injury or chipped teeth, a skillful dentist can make that smile look even better than it originally did.
Teeth become damaged for different reasons. It may be because of a fall, after being hit in the face with a ball or even eating something hard. All of these things can cause chipped teeth. Not only does this become an aesthetic concern but it also can pose serious dental health problems if the teeth are fixed quickly and properly.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 09 December 2007 )
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Written by Maurice Petersen
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Monday, 26 November 2007 |
Some people think there's nothing that can be done about stretch marks. Once you've got 'em there here to stay. That turns out not to be true.There several treatments available to prevent and reduce stretch marks
Who has to worry most about stretch marks? People who are genetically disposed to them, that's who. And it turns out people with darker skin tend to be less susceptible than those with lighter skin.
First off, many stretch marks just fade over time, making them much less noticeable, and some people can live with them this way. You can also cover them up with makeup made especially for that purpose. For those who want to do better than just covering them up, laser therapy is a promising option. The color of the stretch marks that need treatment will determine the type of laser a surgeon uses. One type stimulates production of cells that make pigment, another reduces the color of stretch marks.
Another treatment for stretch marks is blue light therapy, something that can be helpful in treating acne too. It is a combination of gel and light, used to remove stretch marks.
Another type of laser treatment actually stimulates collagen production to restore elasticity in the stretch marks themselves. It is the skin's being stretched past its limit that causes stretch marks in the first place. This can happen when a person grows rapidly such as during puberty. It can also happen when a person gains weight rapidly such as during a pregnancy. The damage is actually done in the skin's middle layer, the dermis. (The skin has three layers: the other two are the outer layer, called the epidermis, and the innermost layer, called the subcutaneous layer.)
An older, low-tech treatment is to use creams to help moisturize skin, repair collagen and elastin growth. They commonly contain combinations of cocoa butter, wheat germ oil, lanolin and vitamin E. But actually, these creams are most effective if used while your skin is being stretched to help keep it soft, supple, smooth and elastic. So prevention is a good idea for those most susceptible to them. If you haven't applied creams while the skin was being stretched, the sooner you begin afterwards, the better..
There isn't one fail-safe, 100 percent way to prevent or eradicate stretch marks, but a combination of some of these therapies will dramatically reduce their appearance or eliminate them. One thing to keep in mind about stretch marks is that they pose absolutely no health risk. They're more of an imperfection than a threat.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 26 November 2007 )
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For Anxiety Consider Support Groups |
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Written by Maurice Petersen
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Monday, 26 November 2007 |
Especially with the rapid advance of technology at home and in the work place and as our lives become faster paced, we have an increasing number of situations that cause stress.
Have you ever stopped to consider how each person copes with stress in a different way? This is especially interesting in office situations where people come from a variety of backgrounds. There are some people who deal with stress by over eating, others do not eat anything. Some people lose sleep and others become short tempered. These symptoms are usually short lived and disappear when the stress causing situation is taken care of. There are some people however that turn everyday situations into stress producing situations. They ruminate of everything to the point that they are so filled with anxiety that they cannot function, this is when stress becomes an anxiety disorder.
There are many forms of anxiety. In larger communities the anxiety support groups are able to specialize in different areas of anxiety so that people are able to concentrate on their particular needs. This has benefits as well as detriments. The benefits are that it is helpful for the person to realize that they are not alone in the way they feel. The detriment is that if the members of the group are not motivated to change they may reinforce each other to not dealing with their anxiety in a healthy manner. As with all self help groups it is important to have a monitor that is able to steer the group process forward and not to let members ruminate on their differences.
There are many treatment options for people that suffer from anxiety disorders. A treatment modality that is very effect for many people is anxiety support groups. Attending groups is a way for a person to feel empowered because they are helping themselves. The prospect of attending anxiety support groups is stressful for most patients to begin with. Group settings is a very common anxiety producer for many people, however if the person is able to make a good connection with the leader of the anxiety support groups or a member or two, then the stress of attending is reduced.
The work that people do in the anxiety support groups can help them to live fuller lives because they are not too afraid to experience new and different things. There are many good anti-anxiety medications that are available through prescriptions. The medications are often used in conjunction with therapy or attendance at the anxiety support groups. Once the person is more comfortable in dealing with life situations their medications can be reduced and then discontinued. For people with severe anxiety disorders they may need to remain on the medication long term in order to function well in society.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 18 December 2007 )
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