Though there has historically been some preconceived notions against getting plastic surgery, the numbers make it clear that society as a whole is becoming more accepting of this practice. Cosmetic surgery procedures are on the rise as more people inquire about labiaplasty, tummy tucks, nose reshaping, and other procedures. There are several reasons why these procedures are on the rise — each of which can contribute to an individual’s decision to get plastic surgery.

Enhance Self-Confidence

Surveys have generally found that the top reason that people undergo plastic surgery is to improve their self-esteem or self-confidence. All of us have a desire to look our best, but when our body doesn’t match our expectations — even after following good diet and exercise habits — it can be frustrating. Some people even get depressed when their body doesn’t look they way they’d like it to. This is especially prevalent in the social-media age, when we see countless pictures documenting how we look during everyday activities. These frequent reminders of our physical appearance can make the desire to look better even stronger.

Address Other Health Issues

Plastic surgery is not merely cosmetic. In many instances, procedures can also help address other health issues that create problems in day to day life. For example, breast reduction surgery can help some women avoid back or disc injuries. Plastic surgery to remove excess skin resulting from extreme weight loss (either through surgery or other methods) can help prevent infections and rashes.

The self-confidence and self-esteem issues behind plastic surgery can also contribute to anxiety and depression. A plastic surgery procedure that eliminates the cause of these negative feelings can greatly improve an individual’s mental health.

Improved Technology & Affordability

Another reason why more people are getting plastic surgery is because it is safer and more affordable than ever before. Nonsurgical treatments (like lasers) are increasingly available for many procedures. More advanced instruments and medication reduce the risk of injury or infections, while also minimizing scarring from invasive surgeries. As technology has improved, prices have come down, increasing accessibility. Financing options also make these procedures more affordable, further eliminating cost barriers.

New Year, New You

At the end of the day, all of us want to show our “best self” to the world. While this doesn’t require plastic surgery for everyone, some may find these procedures necessary to have confidence in their own skin. If you are interested in such procedures, reach out to a qualified plastic surgeon who can help you understand whether they are the right fit for your situation.

 

Most people have heard that they should brush and floss daily and visit the dentist at least twice a year. However, there are certain things that have nothing to do with brushing or flossing that could be affecting your dental health.

Many people have no idea how their lifestyle is responsible for the poor state of their teeth. Take a look at some of the reasons for your teeth problems that may surprise you.

Smoking

You’ve heard that smoking affects your lungs and can increase your chances of cancer. However, what you might not know is that it’s also ruining your teeth. When you smoke, the toxins in tobacco products reduce your saliva levels, making it easier for plaque to stick to your teeth and gums.

It also increases your chances of gum disease and mouth cancer. Not to mention your teeth will be considerably more yellow as a smoker. If not for the benefit of your health, at least quit smoking for your vanity!

Candy

Sure, candy may be a pleasant treat here and there, but the truth is that they’re sucking the years off of your teeth. Candy, and yes, even cough drops are full of sugar. When you suck on candies or chew them, they make your mouth a breeding ground for bacteria. The sticky substance will cling to your mouth, making bacteria stick around.

If you eat candy occasionally, then you should at least rinse your mouth out afterward.

Chewing Ice

It’s a common habit to get to the bottom of your beverage and chew on the remaining pieces of ice. The problem is that even though it’s only water, you are wreaking havoc on your teeth and potentially sending yourself to the dentist for a costly procedure.

Ice not only puts you at risk of cracking your teeth, which could require a crown, but it also destroys nail enamel. Do yourself a favor and use ice for chilling your beverage rather than for crunching!

Grinding Teeth

People who live stressful lives are more susceptible to grinding their teeth at night. If you notice that you wake up with loose teeth or a sore jaw, then you should invest in a mouthguard that prevents teeth grinding.

Although it will require a small investment initially, it’s a lot cheaper than having to pay for a crown to replace broken teeth.

Drinking Soda

Soda is one of the worst things on this list because there are so many harmful things about it. Lots of sugar on top of acidity make it a supervillain for your pearly whites. If you want to drink soda, make sure it’s only an occasional habit!

 

The loss of voluntary control over urination while coughing, sneezing or doing any form of physical exertion like running or jumping is known as stress urinary incontinence. This problem is usually faced by women and is caused due to change in anatomy through vaginal childbirth or weight gain or ageing. This happens due to the weakened muscles of the pelvic floor, which ultimately lead to the urethral closure mechanism which controls urination. If your pelvic muscles have been weakened by vaginal delivery or other causes which is giving rise to SUI, then it is time to consult a gynaecologist for an Incontinence Treatment Toronto. Following are some of the treatment options available.

Behavioural therapy

In this treatment, changes are made in lifestyle which can help to reduce the frequency of urine leakage. However, this is not a cure for SUI. It includes altering the amount of fluid intake, urinating more often and avoiding certain physical movements which could trigger leakage and also increase the intake of fibre, in order to avoid constipation. If you smoke or consume alcohol and caffeinated drinks, then it is time to quite as they are diuretics and increase the urge for urination. Behavioural therapy is tailored according to the needs of each patient and is dependent on the health and seriousness of the condition.

Medication

If you are suffering from either mild to a moderate case of stress urinary incontinence, then it can be handled with the help of medication. Anti-cholinergic medications are usually prescribed in order to relax the bladder muscles or anti-muscarinic drugs which block the bladder contractions. Patients might also be prescribed other medications like the beta-agonist and anti-depressants as muscle relaxants.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is another option for treating SUI. With the help of exercises like biofeedback and kegel exercises, you can strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor. Biofeedback will help you to learn, identify and control the pelvic muscle floors. If you are suffering from SUI, then it will help you to regain control over urination. On the other hand, kegel exercise will help to build and maintain the muscles which are present around urethra and vagina.

Surgical Intervention

There are various surgical treatments which are available for SUI. In the case of SUI due to vaginal atrophy and bladder prolapse, an anterior vaginal repair surgery can be carried out to restore the weak and sagging muscles of the vagina. When the muscle sphincter of the bladder is weak, which is causing the leakage then an artificial urinary sphincter can be inserted. Other surgical techniques which help to alleviate SUI and provide support to the urethra include bulking injections, tension-free vaginal tape and urethral or vagina procedure.

Laser Treatment

Laser treatments like Fotona can help to reduce the urine leakage and in some cases, it has completely cured the condition. It is a non-surgical alternative which gently stimulates the re-growth and re-structuring of the collagen within the vagina and urethra.

Back pain… particularly lower back pain, it’s something most adults have experienced at some stage. While there are many causes, one of the increasingly common reasons why people in the medical profession see people complaining of having a sore back is work-related.

Not caused by a pulled muscle through heavy lifting, but most often caused by poor posture and being stuck in the same hunched over your desk position.

How To Find Long Term Relief From Back Pain

There are a number of things you can do to help find relief, including using a good quality CBD cream for back pain will help in the short term, allowing you the time to make lifestyle changes that will help increase your core strength and improve your posture.

To clear on one thing, core strength does not mean having a ‘six-pack’. Your ‘core’ includes your six-pack and the obliques, but more importantly, it includes your pelvic floor muscles. For women who have had a child these muscles are often stretched during pregnancy and can cause incontinence (which you may notice the first time you jump on a trampoline or sneeze when you have a full bladder).

However, both men and women have a pelvic floor, and by doing proper exercise to increase the strength of these muscles (and making sure they also relax so not permanently engaged), you help improve your entire posture.

In addition to your pelvic floor, improving the strength of your butt and hips will also help you to support your back. Of course, you can also look at doing exercises that increase the strength of your back muscles as well.

Starting A Pain Free Back Program

After talking to you Doctor and getting clearance for the range of motion, talk to a personal trainer or occupational therapist to get a proper program designed that will focus on those internal core muscles.

Believe it or not, the pelvic floor exercises can be done in under 5 minutes, and doing them just 4 times a day will actually create an amazing difference to your life. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23569140

Because CBD oil is particularly effective at treating back pain, and non-addictive, you can continue to use it while you are also looking at improving your long-term health. However, because it will reduce your pain, but not the actual cause of pain, monitor your movements, and take things slow, so that you don’t cause yourself further damage.

Your back is one of those areas where you want to take things nice and slow in order to improve your health, launching into a full weightlifters’ workout after years sitting at a desk embracing a sedentary lifestyle will do far more damage than good.

Using A Topic CBD Cream Or Taking CDB Orally

Oral Cannabidiol oil is great for treating whole body issues. Things like anxiety, eating disorders, whole-body cancer pain relief or certain forms of depression have all shown anecdotal improvement with the use of an ingested form of CBD (see here).

While applying a topical treatment which includes the THC free CBD cream to a localised area can dramatically decrease the pain associated with that area. CBD cream applied to areas of arthritis have been shown to reduce the inflammation in that area, and block out the pain that is felt.

In an ideal world you will find a massage therapist who is able to manipulate your lumbar muscles while applying CBD cream designed for pain relief. However, investing in your own supply for pain relief cream would still be an excellent idea.

Natural Creams For Relief from Back Pain

We are all starting to become aware of the share volume of chemicals that we are absorbing into our bodies each and every day.

Worse, we are aware of the very negative effects that this is having. Which is why people are becoming increasingly aware of the ingredients list including in the foods we consume and the products we apply. From our favourite shampoo or lipstick, to additives in our water or the additional levels of sugar in our all-natural healthy-heart breakfast cereal.

In a more natural pain relief cream you will likely find a list of ‘chemical’ sounding ingredients – but don’t be too afraid. Everything is made up of a chemical composition – our water is dihydrogen monoxide, and the ingredients list of an apple is downright terrifying.

However, when you are looking at a CBD pain relief cream you will often find other goodies like Arnica, Lavender and perhaps a magnesium. These will all be in a base that will include a liquid such as aqua (or distilled water), and an oil –usually a Cocos Nucefera (coconut) or similar. You may encounter Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Palm Oil as well, while most people are aware of the concerns with using palm oil, be aware that there are sustainable practices, but if the product doesn’t explicitly mention that they are using sustainable palm oil derivatives you may want to avoid.

Over the last 30 years, obesity all over the world has markedly increased. Coinciding with this steep rise in obesity has been an alarming rise in the number of people being diagnosed with diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2). In the past, older people, such as those over 50 years of age, were the ones mainly at risk for diabetes. However, Zietchick Research Institute is greatly concerned that diabetes is now occurring in great numbers in young people. More and more teenage and young adults are being diagnosed with DM2. In fact, over a quarter million women in the United States, between the ages of 20-44, are now being diagnosed with diabetes each year

Dr. Movsas, Director of Zietchick Research Institute, explains that many of these young women with DM2 will develop diabetic complications diabetic eye disease during their child-bearing years. Diabetic eye disease not only markedly reduces quality of life for the patient but may also cause a financial burden for the patient’s family and the health care system as a whole. It is worrisome that over half of women with diabetic retinopathy before pregnancy will experience exacerbation of their eye disease during pregnancy. Therefore, it is important that pregnant diabetic women receive eye exams during pregnancy to maintain eye health.

Zietchick Research Institute advises women with DM2 to visit their eye doctors during the first trimester so that their doctor can determine how closely they must be monitored during pregnancy. If your eye doctor is concerned about eye disease progression, he or she may recommend that you receive monthly examinations. Your eye doctor will decide whether any treatment during pregnancy for the eye disease is necessary. If the diabetic retinopathy has no or mild progression, then no treatment during pregnancy may be needed. For women who first develop diabetes during pregnancy (called gestational diabetes), there is a low risk of developing diabetic eye disease during pregnancy.

Zietchick Research Institute is a small company aimed to optimize eye health outcomes for both mothers and children. The researchers at Zietchick are working on developing an eyedrop treatment to prevent the progression of diabetic retinopathy in pregnant women.

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Everyone has experienced moments of extreme tiredness, when your eyelids are so heavy that you can barely see. While it’s normal to fell exhausted occasionally due to lack of proper sleep, there are people who lead a struggle of staying awake every single day. Certain sleeping disorders such as: narcolepsy, sleep apnea or shift work sleep disorder cause immoderate sleeping which can occur at any time of the day without any warning.

 

People suffering from these disorders are obstructed in doing their everyday obligations, particularly at work, as they are likely to fall asleep at any moment. Therefore, they need a medicine which would induce their wakefulness while improving the sleep patterns, known as modafinil.

Modafinil is a miracle drug, boosting your alertness by affecting the sleep control centers in the brain which command your body to stay awake. It’s even consumed by people who intentionally want to prolong their wakefulness and improve their focus.

Apart from purchasing this medicine from the pharmacy, you are more likely to find numerous modafinil vendors on the online market. In case you’re still indecisive whether modafinil is the right drug for you, read the following uses to find out.

Narcolepsy

If you’re suffering from narcolepsy, then you’re probably experiencing sleeping episodes which happen unexpectedly, usually while performing other activities. Your body suddenly relaxes or paralyses like it does in the state of deep sleep during the REM phase.

This is caused by sudden lack of energy as well as inability to control the muscles. The line between being awake and asleep is so thin, that you are likely to fall in state of hallucination. Modafinil improves consciousness by preventing your body to lose control when you need it the most. People most commonly consume it to stay alert during working hours.

Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD)

SWSD is characterized by immoderate sleepiness during the day and inability to fall asleep at night. It’s experienced by people whose job requires shift work, either working solely at night or rotating shifts every couple of days. Their biological clock doesn’t make a distinction between day and night, causing them to sleep or stay awake at times which are completely unnatural for the normal orgasm.

People suffering from SWSD show lack of focus and inability for fast reaction time, which makes them prone to having accidents at work. They are also struggling with insomnia at night by sleeping in very short cycles of a few hours or not sleeping at all. Click here to read some useful tips for coping with SWSD.

Modafinil’s role in SWSD cases is helping people stay awake during working hours and prolongs their sleeping cycles at night.

Sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a serious disorder which obstructs people’s breathing during the night, causing them to wake up short of breath. It blocks the regular oxygen paths, resulting in short instances of chocking. As a result of these obstructions during the night, people feel extreme tiredness during the day.

Modafinil aids sufferers in a way that it controls their breathing at night and makes them feel less tired upon waking up.

Fatigue

Modafinil also aids people who are experiencing constant fatigue due to absence of physical and mental energy. This fatigue is usually characteristic for patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis and severe depression. It has a huge impact on their overall productiveness, socialization and performance at work.

Modafinil reduces their tiredness by increasing the dopamine levels in the body. Dopamine is known for its instant increase of the energy levels, which is the reason why it’s strictly forbidden to be consumed by athletes prior to participating in sport events. For more information on its influence on the dopamine levels in our system, click the following link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2696807/.

Wrap up

We hope that these uses clarified the advantages of this wakeful substance. It’s extremely beneficial for people who are obstructed from leading a normal life due to their excessive sleepiness.

If you are suffering from one of the above-mentioned disorders, schedule an appointment at your doctor and consult with him/her on the right modafinil dosage for your condition.

Afterwards, choose a vendor and make a purchase!

 

We are far past that era where people perceived nursing to be a dormant profession. These days people are pursuing their careers solely in this field. Believe it or not, but the whole healthcare sector is incomplete without nurses.

Do you think everyone can become a nurse? No, it’s only for those people who are willing to make a lifestyle change, intending to serve people. Empathy is the most crucial aspect of this profession; anyone who lacks that, may not be the right fit for it.

You may think you’re doing a fantastic job as a nurse. But there’s always room for improvement. Here’s how you can improve your nursing skills effectively.

Effective Communication

Nursing doesn’t mean you do your own thing. It involves listening and communicating effectively. This is the most vital nursing skill for every nurse. Under this role, you are interacting with the patient face to face all the time.

Rude, unapologetic behavior is not taking you anywhere; instead, if you behave this way, you need to consider another career option. You must communicate effectively, especially when it comes to explaining medical prescriptions and procedures.

Moreover, you should be a ‘good listener,’ as patients are in a wobbly state – they want someone to listen, and you must be there for them. Similarly, you must talk to them effectively, avoiding any jargon. This is not a hard-core skill; all you have to do is, be professional and calm while talking to the patient or their families.

Learn to Deal with Technology

The essence of technology has been successful and is evolving in every sector, just like in healthcare. It’s moving at a swift pace, making it crucial for all the nurses to cope with technological trends. The internet has taken the world by storm, just a few more years, and you’ll see healthcare and technology incorporate more than ever.

This makes it vital for all the nurses to have some familiarity with technology and to accommodate patients in the best possible way. Even now, a few hospitals have started using gadgets, allowing them to monitor medical dosage through apps. You can have a look at BSN to DNP online for further guidance.

Patients are now able to monitor all their health records online through websites – for instance, blood test reports are uploaded online. If you fail to gear yourself with technology, then you’ll fall back in this profession.

Pay Attention to Detail 

At times, signs which look minor can be a threat to a more prominent disease. Everything begins with something trivial, which doesn’t receive enough attention. Rather than ignoring what the patient is saying, pay attention to every detail. For instance, – a patient might complain of chest pains, and you ignore it considering it’s because of constant coughing.

You have to be friendly with your patients. No one wants to talk to a person who’s not interested in listening. Remember, some patients have a habit of hiding things. You should be able to judge a patient by their body language. It’s enough to know whether something is wrong or not.

Many patients seeking an early discharge portray they have recovered. Paying attention to small details allows you to catch every lie.

Develop Critical Thinking Skills

Alongside being a nurse, don’t you think you’re a problem solver too? Patients come in explaining their issues, and you try your best to solve them, may it be through treatments or informing the doctor. Problem-solving requires critical thinking skills, rather than immediately responding, it’s essential that you think – keeping in mind all the information, details, precautions, and outcomes.

Every day your profession exposes you to various and different sorts of situations. Usually, you’re short of time when it comes to deciding. Here is where your critical thinking skills come to the rescue, helping you make the best decision. However, never hesitate in consulting a senior doctor, rather than rushing any matter regarding a patient.

Manage Time Effectively

Surprisingly, this world doesn’t have enough nurses. Being a nurse, you need to acquire the skill of managing time because it’s crucial for the environment you work in. A patient can lose their life or can be saved due to the difference in some minutes. If you are unable to manage your time properly, then this is something you need to learn and acquire over time.

It can be hectic to cater to every patient while managing time on the same hand. You can grab a planner and schedule everything out for the day. It would make things simpler. Moreover, it can allow you to spend equal time with every patient rather than hurrying from one department to another.

Never Stop Learning

Beginning with your nursing career is just the start of your learning experience. You may love what you’re doing, but it can’t stop you from learning more. After all, learning never stops, and it’s essential for growth and success in everyone’s life. By this, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you should get another degree.

Instead, learning implies basic things and gestures. Looking at how your co-worker interacts with patients is also a part of learning. Moreover, every hospital offers nursing programs, orientations, an ideal learning opportunity for all nurses out there. Believe it or not, you always get to learn something or the other.

Putting it All Together 

For patients, more than a nurse, they perceive you as their friend who stands by their side when they need someone. However, with time, you must focus on improving your skills. If you’re wondering how? Have a look at the ways we mentioned above and try to incorporate them into your daily life so that you improve nursing as a field altogether.

 

How much high quality sleep do you get per night? The statistics of those who don’t shows that the majority of people don’t get the recommended amount sleep or they don’t get the high quality sleep which is required. Margaret L Salmon MD is a good friend of mine and someone who helped me greatly to understand the importance of getting enough high quality sleep each and every night. I have to be honest when Margaret first began to talk to me about the benefits which I could expect from working on a better sleep routine I didn’t really believe that this would be the case. Having spent some time on nailing a healthier sleep routine however, I now realize just how right she was. If you are able to get 7-9 hours of high quality sleep each night, these are the benefits which you will be able to count on.

Long Lasting Energy

In the past I used to have a lull in the middle of the afternoon towards the early evening, during this time I’d feel tired and sluggish, and far from my best. I used to also have a hard time getting motivated in the morning and I now realize that both of these issues was because I wasn’t getting enough quality sleep. I now have energy from the first thing in the morning and it lasts all day, I still get tired, but never sluggish or to the point where my productivity is lowered.

Concentration

During the hours that you sleep your brain is resting some areas and it is processing data in other areas. Both of these functions are absolutely necessary in helping your brain to be at its best, and this is one reason why you must try to get the recommended hours of sleep each night. I have found that my ability to concentrate and organize have increased massively since I have been sleeping better and I feel much sharper than I have done in a long while.

Skin Quality

A surprise benefit which I found once I was sleeping better was the quality of the skin, especially on my face. Much of this is because I am giving my body the chance to rest and repair damaged cells, a vital function in the quality and appearance of the skin. As someone who has spent untold fortunes on moisturizers and skin treatments, this is a benefit which I really love.

Stress

We all have stress in our lives but it is our ability to handle it which dictates how it affects us. Since sleeping better I have noticed a massive reduction in how stressed I feel by certain situations and how much more in control I feel when compared with before I started to improve my sleep pattern.

If you aren’t getting enough sleep then these are the benefits that you are missing out on.

 

Just after leaving college it was fair to say that I had put a little bit of additional weight on and I just wasn’t happy with being overweight at such a young age. I never had the need to lose weight before, but this was certainly the time to do it. I tried and failed for a number of months before seeking advice from my friend and personal trainer Bharat Bhise. I was expecting Bharat to share with me some workout tips on some diet advice, but his response was actually better, and different than what I’d anticipated. When I sat down with Bharat, he simply asked me a serious of questions and then explained why this was all a mental game. When he explained I understood, and I wanted to pass this experience on to you guys.

How To Lose Weight

The first question that Bharat gave me was ‘If someone were to ask you how to lose weight, what would you say?’ Naturally I began to talk about how important regular exercise was, how you should increase the vegetables and then fruits that you are eating, and to minimize the amount of fatty and sugary foods that you are consuming. Upon giving this answer Bharat asked ‘Well why do you need me?’ Bharat wasn’t been rude here, he just knew that I already knew the answer to using weight, and in truth we all do. almost everyone would answer that question in the exact same way, which is how we know that this is a mental game.

Desire

When it comes to going out and doing exercise, what is it that stops us? We may say that we are too tired or that a part of our body aches, in truth we just don’t want to get up and get moving around. This is about breaking the cycle, doing something which you normally wouldn’t do. Another mental aspect of this is that we know that exercise will trie us out and make us feel unfit, the more we do it however we get more motivated because we feel progress.

Breaking the Habit

there is no special trick which will help you to instantly lose weight, it is a habit that we have to break in terms of what we consume each and every day. Whether this is to stop drinking as much, cut out sugar or stop eating fatty foods, we have to engage our minds when it comes to breaking the habit. People say they don’t like healthy foods but with so many options available that is pretty much impossible. The more thought and concentration you give to making this change, the better the results are going to be.

Remember that weight loss is all in the mind, it takes mental strength, it is actually easier than you think and once you have activated your brain and made this conscious decision, you will do just fine.