Archive for December, 2009

Laser Hair Removal

December 23rd, 2009

Laser hair removal is designed to remove unwanted body hair by using the light energy from a laser.Unwanted hair is a common problem in women and men. Shaving, waxing, and tweezing only produce temporary results and can generally only be carried out on relatively small areas.
Laser hair removal treatment can be used to treat and remove small and large areas of unwanted hair from the body.Best results occur in those with light skin and dark hair, and hair removal works better on coarse hair rather than fine hair.

Facts About Laser Hair Removal :
* Laser hair removal is a three-step process, where cleaning, shaving and scanning of the area to be treated is done. During scanning, the laser energy is passed through the skin and is further absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle. And the hair follicles are disabled quickly.
* Depending on the area, the hair density and your hair growth cycle you want to have treated, you might need a number of treatments. Generally a person requires 6-8 sittings. In every sitting, about 20% of hair follicle gets permanently disabled.
* The success of laser hair removal depends upon two key factors i.e. hair color and skin type. The treatment is best for people who have got dark hair (brown or black) and light skin. Still, it can be utilized by people of all skin types.
* Laser hair removal doesn’t guarantee to remove hair for life-long. Results may vary from person to person, though it reduces hair counts by 40%-80%.
* The chance of hair regrowth is always there, however, multiple treatments can lengthen the duration of hair loss. You may also require repeat treatments in the future.
* Laser hair removal is generally effective in actively growing hair follicles. The treatments are usually spaced apart so as the hair follicles get time to start growing again.

Risks of Laser Hair Removal :
Though laser hair removal is safe, complications are observed at times.
* Bleeding: It happens in rare cases as is the prospect of infection, resultant of treatment.
* Darkening of the Skin (Hyper Pigmentation): Though it is a temporary side effect, it is long lasting or permanent in rare cases.
* Lightening of the Skin (Hypo Pigmentation): It usually becomes the problem with people having darker skin.
* Blistering and Scarring: Though such a problem occurs seldom, laser may scar the skin or form blisters.
* Changes in the Skin Texture: This too, occurs in rare cases.
* Crusting or Scabbing: In case this occurs, it is usually temporary and gets healed quickly.
* Hair Growth Changes: There is a possibility that the new hair growth would be finer and lighter in color.

Protect your skin during winters

December 23rd, 2009

In the winter, a drop in humidity and temperature coupled with a higher thermostat setting at home results in drier air. For most people, dry air can lead to dry, itchy skin.
“It’s important to try and control some parts of your immediate environment,” Myers said. “The goal is to keep as much moisture in the skin as possible to prevent any itching, irritation or redness.”

Tips to protect your skin in winter season :
- Use humidifiers throughout the house or at least in the bedroom.
- Wear protective gloves to minimize exposure to the elements.
- Don’t squint in the glare of snow and ice. Wear sunglasses when necessary.

HAIR :
- Expose your hair to deep conditioning. Massage your hair in aloe Vera juice for a few minutes. This will restore its softness.
- Treat your hair with oil massage once or twice a week. Olive oil can work wonders in reinforcing moisture to your hair. Heat the oil before using and allow it to soak for a time lesser than the time you allot for the summer season. Too long a period of soaking hair in oil can get you ill.
- Avoid exposing your hair to frequent coloring, streaking, or ironing as they can rob your hair off its moisture.
- Expose your hair to natural drying.

SKIN :
- A proper nutritious intake helps in rejuvenating the skin from within.
- Drink water regularly throughout the day.
- Primrose syrup and olive oil in your diet also aids in softening your skin.
- Pamper you skin with a little coconut oil before bath to heal dryness and chaps.
- Moisturizers and cold creams are a must in the winters.
- Add a few drops of oil to the water that you are using to bath. This will help retain the moisture lost when bathing.
- Take shorter, cooler showers instead of longer, hotter ones.
- After showering and before drying off completely, apply a moisturizer or emollient on the skin.
- Give your skin steam treatments and steam baths. After the steam treatment, lock in moisture with a deeply replenishing cream, lotion or gel.
- Protect skin around eyes with a richer, cell replenishing formula in winter.
- Protect lips with lip balm or gel.

Exercises to keep you and your heart healthy

December 21st, 2009

A sedentary (inactive) lifestyle is one of the top risk factors for heart disease. Fortunately, it’s a risk factor that you can do something about. Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise, has many benefits. It can:
* Strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system.
* Improve your circulation and help your body use oxygen better.
* Improve your heart failure symptoms.
* Increase energy levels so you can do more activities without becoming tired or short of breath.
* Increase endurance.
* Lower blood pressure.
* Improve muscle tone and strength.
* Improve balance and joint flexibility.
* Strengthen bones.
* Help reduce body fat and help you reach a healthy weight.
* Help reduce stress, tension, anxiety and depression.
* Boost self-image and self-esteem.
* Improve sleep.
* Make you feel more relaxed and rested.
* Make you look fit and feel healthy.

TYPES OF EXERCISES :
- Stretching : It is the slow lengthening of the muscles. Stretching the arms and legs before and after exercising helps prepare the muscles for activity and helps prevent injury and muscle strain. Regular stretching also increases your range of motion and flexibility.
- Cardiovascular or aerobic : A steady physical activity using large muscle groups. This type of exercise strengthens the heart and lungs and improves the body’s ability to use oxygen. Aerobic exercise has the most benefits for your heart. Over time, aerobic exercise can help decrease your heart rate and blood pressure at rest and improve your breathing. It includes walking, jogging, jumping rope, bicycling (stationary or outdoor), cross-country skiing, skating, rowing and low-impact aerobics or water aerobics.
- Strengthening : It is repeated muscle contractions (tightening) until the muscle becomes tired. For people with heart failure, many strengthening exercises are not recommended.

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