Anti wrinkle skin care products continue to climb in both popularity and as a way to fight aging. It was not too long ago that the medical community t

Carla Sosenko, a well known writer and Associate Copy Chief at Bauer Publishing, has revealed that she is suffering from Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome.

Carla has written abour her condition in an essay in Marie Claire and also on her blog. She says “my right leg is larger than my left and trails slightly when I walk; my back is an uneven, fatty slab with a dense lump above the waist; and a gigantic port-wine stain reaches around my broad torso and down toward my right thigh.”

Medically, Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a congenital circulatory disorder characterized by hemangiomas (abnormal benign growths on the skin consisting of masses of blood vessels), arteriovenous abscesses, and varicose veins, usually on the limbs. The affected limbs may be enlarged and warmer than normal. Fused toes or fingers, or extra toes or fingers, may be present. Bleeding may occur, often as a result of a rectal or vaginal tumor. The cause of the disorder is unknown.

The even worse part is “There is no cure for KTS. Treatment is symptomatic. KTS is a progressive disorder, and complications may be life-threatening.”

Check out the amazing story here and note the remarkable ending “My story doesn’t begin or end with K-T. I have a full social calendar, a job that I love, excellent clothes, a teeny-tiny nose ring, a filthy mouth, and a badass triangle pose. Most important, I have family and friends who care about me.”

Anti Wrinkle Skin Care is Possible

Anti wrinkle skin care products continue to climb in both popularity and as a way to fight aging. It was not too long ago that the medical community thought the whole process was a joke, but technology has brought some interesting products into the limelight and now there are products that are proven to fight back.

While you can use these products as a quick fix, there are others that are available for permanent fixes as well. Whether you are looking to tighten up that face for date night or looking for long term, all you need to do is apply the product and presto! It is as though you go back ten years ago to a much younger looking face.

The toughest decision you are going to have to make is what cream will work for you? A lot of the better ones may look great, but you have to make sure that they match up with your skin. Just because it works on one person, does not mean that it will work on you. You may find that you have to try a couple of different products before the perfect ones comes out on top.

You can also seek the help of the cosmetologist at your department store. Remember, this is what they are there for and you should make the most of their expertise. The more research you do and the more questions you ask, the more likely you are to find the product that works best for you

How does the doctor diagnose heart failure?

- The diagnosis is usually based on the case history combined with an examination that will look for an increased heart rate, abnormal heart sounds, the presence of heart murmurs, swollen legs, fluid in the lungs, increased distension of neck veins and liver enlargement. - To determine the extent of the heart failure, a chest X-ray is done. To establish whether a previous heart attack may be associated with the development of heart failure, an electrocardiogram (ECG) will be taken.- Blood samples are usually taken to check for metabolic upset and kidney function.

Right-sided heart failure/biventricular failure

- Swelling in the legs (oedema).- The oedema may lead to dry skin on the lower part of the legs due to pressure from inside the tissue. There may also be an eczema-type rash which can be complicated by ulcers which do not heal (venous leg ulcers).- Possible accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity and organs, especially the liver. The organs swell and the abdominal wall might expand.

What are the symptoms of heart failure?

Left-sided heart failure
- Shortness of breath together with a reduction in mobility.- In less severe cases, breathing problems only occur upon exertion. - A chronic dry cough may develop. - Fatigue.

What causes heart failure?

Heart failure can be caused by many different diseases and conditions and can occur either as an acute, sudden effect or as a chronic, long-standing condition.
- Ischaemic heart disease - a blood clot in one of the coronary arteries can cause injury and irreversible damage to the heart muscle. - Hypertension - elevated blood pressure.- Diseases of the heart valves.- Cardiomyopathy - chronic heart muscle disease.- Congenital heart diseases. - Endocrine disorders, including decreased metabolism due to abnormal thyroid function (rare) and also increased metabolism due to abnormal thyroid function (rare).- Severe anaemia (rare).

What causes heart failure?

Heart failure can be caused by many different diseases and conditions and can occur either as an acute, sudden effect or as a chronic, long-standing condition.- Ischaemic heart disease - a blood clot in one of the coronary arteries can cause injury and irreversible damage to the heart muscle. - Hypertension - elevated blood pressure.- Diseases of the heart valves.- Cardiomyopathy - chronic heart muscle disease.- Congenital heart diseases. - Endocrine disorders, including decreased metabolism due to abnormal thyroid function (rare) and also increased metabolism due to abnormal thyroid function (rare).- Severe anaemia (rare).

Heart failure

Reviewed by Dr Neal Uren, consultant cardiologist and Dr Reginal Odbert, GP and Dr Patrick Davey, cardiologist

What is heart failure?

Heart failure is a disorder in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently throughout the body. The oxygen and nutrients in the blood provide the body with the energy it needs to operate efficiently.
Heart failure may affect the left, right, or both sides of the heart. If the left half of the heart fails (left ventricular failure), fluid will build up in the lungs due to congestion of the veins of the lungs.
If the right half of the heart fails (right ventricular failure), general body vein pressure will increase and fluid will accumulate in the body, especially the tissues of the legs and abdominal organs (of these, the liver is the organ most likely to be affected).
Often left heart failure leads to right heart failure causing biventricular failure.

Disprin

How does it work?

Disprin dispersible tablets contain the active ingredient acetylsalicylic acid, otherwise known as aspirin. (NB. Aspirin is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.)
Aspirin belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking the action of a substance in the body called cyclo-oxygenase.
Cyclo-oxygenase is involved in the production of various chemicals in the body. These are known as prostaglandins, prostacyclins and thromboxane. By blocking the action of cylo-oxygenase, aspirin prevents the production of these chemicals.
High doses of aspirin (300mg and over) prevent the production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are produced in response to injury or certain diseases and would otherwise go on to cause pain, swelling and inflammation. Hence a 300mg dose of aspirin is seen as a pain-relieving dose. Disprin dispersible tablets contain 300mg of aspirin and can be used to relieve pain and inflammation.
Aspirin in low doses, eg 75-100mg, does not have this effect and is used instead as an anti-clotting or blood-thinning agent. Low doses of aspirin prevent the production of thromboxane by blood cells called platelets. Thromboxane is one of the chemicals that causes platelets to clump together and start off the clotting process. Stopping its production therefore reduces the likelihood of clots forming in the blood. Clots in the blood can cause a heart attack or stroke, and low dose aspirin is therefore used to prevent this in people who are at risk. See the factsheets linked below for more information about this use of aspirin.
Aspirin is also used in the emergency situation of a heart attack. Anyone who has the symptoms of a heart attack (chest pain, possibly radiating towards the arm or neck, shortness of breath) should take one 300mg aspirin tablet as soon as possible, as this has been shown to increase the chances of surviving a heart attack. This is because the aspirin prevents the blood clot that is blocking the supply of blood to the heart from growing any bigger.

What is it used for?

Mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat, period pain - Relieving aches, pains and fever associated with colds and flu- Relieving pain and inflammation of sprains and strains, rheumatic pain, sciatica, backache, fibrositis, muscular aches and pains, joint swelling, and stiffness - To improve survival in emergency situation of a heart attack

Warning!

Children under 16 years of age should not take aspirin, unless on the advice of a doctor. This is because aspirin use in children has been associated with a rare condition called Reye's syndrome. This condition affects the brain and liver and though extremely rare, can be fatal. The causes of Reye's syndrome are not fully understood, but use of aspirin to treat fever in children with a virus has been implicated. There are many paracetamol and ibuprofen products not associated with Reye's syndrome available to treat pain and fever in this age group. For more advice talk to your pharmacist.- Do not exceed the recommended dose of this medicine, which will be stated in the product packaging or information leaflet supplied with the medicine.

Dieting

Dieting is the practice of eating (and drinking) in a regulated fashion to achieve a particular, short-term objective.

This is distinct from the more basic concept of "diet," which addresses the longer-term and more generic habit of nutritional consumption.
For example, a vegan eats a diet completely without animal products, including milk; but while this is a diet, it is not "dieting." The most common objective of dieting is loss of excess body fat.

Some dieting is prescribed to achieve particular medical objectives, such as sodium-free diets, bland diets and soft food diets, while some dieting is actually designed to increase body fat and/or muscle weight gain..
For more information about the topic Dieting, read the full article at Wikipedia.org, or see the following related articles:

Zone diet

The Zone diet is a diet popularized in books by Barry Sears.
It advocates balancing protein and carbohydrate ratios instead of caloric thinking as an approach to eating.
It is not primarily a weight-loss "diet" (though it can be used quite successfully for that purpose); rather it is a way of eating — the intake of food that produces the best results within the human body based on a hypothesis of how it has evolved to cope with varying food intake through the ages. "The Zone" is Sears's term for proper hormone balance.
When insulin levels are neither too high nor too low, and glucagon levels are not too high, then specific anti-inflammatory chemicals (types of eicosanoids) are released, which have similar effects to aspirin, but without downsides such as gastric bleeding.
Sears claims that a 30:40 ratio of protein to carbohydrates triggers this effect, and this is called 'The Zone.' Sears claims that these natural anti-inflammatories are heart and health friendly..
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Detox diet

A detox diet is a dietary regimen involving a change in consumption habits in an attempt to detoxify the body by removal of toxins or other contaminants.
t is claimed to improve health, energy, resistance to disease, mental state, digestion, as well as aiding in weight loss.
Detox diets usually suggest that fruits and vegetables compose a majority of one's food intake.
Limiting this to unprocessed (and sometimes also non-GM) foods is often advocated.
Limiting or eliminating alcohol is also a major factor, and drinking more water (which helps curb appetite) is similarly recommended.
Critics point out that the human liver, kidneys, lungs and skin have evolved to adequately expel environmental contaminants and are perfectly equipped to continue to do so unassisted.
It has been posited that some fruits and vegetables may actually contain more natural toxins than animal substances such as meat, fish, and milk..
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General fitness training

General fitness training works towards broad goals of overall health and well-being, rather than narrow goals of sport competition, larger muscles or concerns over appearance.

A regular moderate workout regimen and healthy diet can improve general appearance markers of good health such as muscle tone, healthy skin, hair and nails, while minimizing age or lifestyle-related reductions in health..
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