Sarah Thomas's Articles Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest A Look At The History Of Rhinoplasty In order to change the look of the nose, as well as improve on its function, many people choose rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty is actual the plastic surgery involved with changing the appearance of the nose, or helping to improve the nose functions. Cosmetic rhinoplasty is what involves the surgical processes of making the nose more attractive. In the same sense, medical rhinoplasty involves the surgical processes used in order to improve on the functions of the nose. This is also ... Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is one of the most common forms of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic illness that is characterized mostly by the inflammation of the lining surrounding joints. This lining is called synovium. Rheumatoid arthritis can often lead to long term joint damage, thus leading to: * chronic pain * loss of function * disability The following paragraphs will discuss rheumatoid arthritis, as well as how it can progress. The Nature of Rheu... Sleep Meditation Many people suffer with insomnia, or have a hard time sleeping at night. They feel that their mind is just too active to fall asleep, and when they do sleep, it seems to be restless sleep. There are various opinions and theories about how much sleep a person needs to function properly, however, it can vary depending on factors such as: * health * physical activity * other circumstances One thing everyone can agree on in regards to sleep. The more peaceful the sleep, t... Lavender Oil Aromatherapy There are many types of oils used in relation to aromatherapy, all different in order to achieve different effects. Aromatherapy oils are most commonly divided into several different categories. These categories include: * essential oils * absolutes * floral waters (hydrosols) * resins * carrier oils * infused oils Lavender oil aromatherapy falls into the first category listed, the essential oils category. Lavender oil aromatherapy is a liquid most often distill... Principles Of The Pilates Method Of Body Conditioning Having been developed by the legendary German native Joseph Pilates, the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning follows important principles based on a well designed theoretical, as well as philosophical, foundation. Although this method of body conditioning is most often considered a form of exercise, there is actually much more depth to the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning than being considered simply an exercise. Besides being a form of exercise, the Pilates Method of Body... Kidney Back Pain The findings of a recently published survey indicate that 80 percent of adults in the United States will suffer from back pain during their lifetime. This survey confirms what other studies have shown: back pain is a major cause of visits to physicians and of people not being able to work. In America, back pain is so prevalent that the only neurological ailment that is more common is the headache. It’s not hard to see why: 4 in 5 people have suffered from it at some point.... Generic Allegra D The medication known as Generic Allegra D is comprised of both a decongestant called pseudoephedrine and an antihistamine known as fexofenadine. It’s helpful in relieving seasonal allergy rhinitis (or SAR for short) symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, watery eyes, and runny nose. Generic Allegra D also helps for general relief of sinus congestion and bronchitis. The exact makeup of this medication is 120mg of pseudoephedrine and 60mg of fexofenadine. It should be tak... Herbal Colon Cleansing The organ in the body known as the colon is located in the abdomen. It’s a vitally important body part that is crucial to the process of digestion in the body. It helps to fuse certain vitamins, while providing stimulation to water-soluble nutrients. Your digestive system is a major factor in determining the overall health of your body. Therefore, making sure the colon is clean is an important thing for a variety of health-related reasons. It is a major factor as well when... HDL Cholesterol You might know that HDL cholesterol is the good kind of cholesterol, but there’s a lot more to learn about what it can do for you. And you can’t just assume that you have a sufficient level of it in your body and leave it at that. Have you ever tried to check the level of bad cholesterol you have? If you’ve got a very high level of LDL cholesterol—the bad stuff— you probably also have a level of HDL that is very high, too. Only a few years ago, the findings of various stud... Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Do you suffer from high cholesterol? Regardless of whether or not you get regular physical exercise, are undergoing diet therapy, or losing weight, you should look into cholesterol lowering medications. These drugs are sometimes the only strategy you can use if all the other ones fail. First of all, you should understand the role cholesterol plays in the body. It is present in all of the body’s cells. The problem is, when you have too much, your risk of heart disease is incre... Cardiac Rehabilitation One of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and around the world is heart disease. It’s been called the “traitor disease” due to its lack of warning signals. Most people who suffer from cardiac events are caught unaware. Unlike other kinds of serious disease, cardiac disease does not show any obvious symptoms at first. That’s why so many people are caught by surprise and do not have time to make preparations. Cardiac rehabilitation helps people deal with the after-effec... Carpal Tunnel Ergonomics The exploration of ways to help humans adapt to machines or an environment in such a way that won’t be stressful is known as workplace ergonomics. Many people have the notion that workplace ergonomics is only something to do with computers. Not exactly. Computers aren’t the sole focus. Ergonomics also explores the many different causes of pain related to the workplace environment. The basic concepts behind carpal tunnel ergonomics are discussed here to give people a better... How Nutritious Are Fast Foods? However much we might protest to the contrary, the fact remains that for most of us, fast foods are very much our staple diet. They’re convenient. They’re practical. They’re easy. And they’re there, wherever we want them to be. It means we don’t have to sit around thinking of what to cook, getting all the stuff and actually cooking it. It means we have a great big choice of all that wonderful food out there waiting to be eaten. At home, at work, at play, fast foods have very ... Acne Blue Light Therapy Acne Blue Light Therapy has become a popular trend in recent years. The research and studies to date have shown that it can be successful to treat acne with blue light therapy and this conclusion opened up another avenue for patients who continue to suffer from acne after trying all other options or patients who cannot for one reason or another use certain treatments. The purpose of the acne blue light therapy is to get rid of the cause acne eruptions. It does this by dest... Removing Excess Skin People who have lost a lot of weight may end up with a lot of skin that might be embarrassing or bothersome. This skin cannot be exercised or dieted away and tightening the skin or toning the muscle will help up to a point. As we age the skin loses its ability to bounce back so the skin will just hang there. One of the solutions many people take to address this issue is the use of plastic surgery. This procedure involves cutting away the excess skin and sewing the ends ... Pimple Scars Treatment For those who are troubled by the appearance of acne or pimple scars there are solutions that can help you reduce the appearance of them. Below is an account of some of the options available today. Most methods of treating scars from pimples are simple and almost pain free but it is necessary to see a dermatologist. They are trained to look at your skin, your medical history or your diet to figure out which treatment would work best for you. It is best not to try and figur... Internal Herbal Cleansing Herbal cleansing has become very popular in the world today and comes in many different forms. One can go to an alternative health clinic for advanced forms of herbal cleansing or simply take herbal supplements at home. There are many products on the market in the form of pills or powders with various herbal combinations depending on the particular type of cleansing you wish to undertake. One can take herbs to cleanse the liver, kidneys, and other vital organs. The most... Essiac Herbal Tea: Alternative Cancer Treatment Essiac herbal tea for cancer was named after a Canadian nurse by the name of Rene Caisse, Essiac being her last name written backwards. She was credited for refining the original formula which contained eight herbs into a tea containing the four essential ingredients. The following is a brief account of them. Essiac Tea Formula: Herbs *Burdock root (Arctium lappa) In the past, this plant was used in folk medicine. It contains trace minerals such as potassium, phospho... Be Wary Of Herbal Diet Pills These days, herbal diet pills are used as an alternative to proper diet and lots of exercise. This is a trend that I am beginning to worry about for many reasons. First, almost anything can be a herbal diet pill. Most drugs have been derived from plants so the definition of herbs is murky. Nevertheless, according the FDA, they are not classified as drugs and so they do not undergo the strict standard tests that drugs go through but it is wise not to forget that they can be... Ginkgo Biloba And Drug Interactions The ginkgo biloba tree has been around for more than 200 million years. And it has been used for all sorts of health issues in China beginning 5000 years ago. By the 1600’s, ginkgo biloba was thought to have died out but a German botanist found that in the pagoda gardens cared for by the Buddhist monks in China, it was still very much alive. At present, the plant can be found all over the world including Europe where it is used a great deal for its various healing properties.... Twelve Herbal Slimming Tablets To Help You Lose Weight Before you think of taking prescription drugs to lose weight, it would be better to take a look at the range of herbal slimming tablets on the market. Some may not live up to expectations but others may be effective. As with any diet plan it is still the best course to try all the recommended avenues such as exercise, low calorie diet, cutting out fatty foods, eating more food with a low glycemic index and avoiding skipping meals and so on. Here is a review of some of the ... Organic Lecithin Has Health And Food Processing Benefits Lecithin or phosphatidycholine (PC) is a phospholipid, first discovered in the 1800s by a French scientist called Maurice Gobley. He extracted the compound from an egg yolk and in 1850 the compound was named lecithin from the word lekithos, which is the Greek term for egg yolk. This lecithin was first used commercially as an emulsifying agent for a number of years. It could extend the life of many processed foods so the food industry began to add it to all kinds of food pr... Tips For Boosting Your Immune System How many colds have you had in the past year? Do you tend to get sick very often? The answers to those questions could be a clue to the state of your immune system. If you have a healthy and strong immune system, you will get sick less often since your immune system will be able to fight off germs, bacteria, and viruses. If you find you are sick more than you would like to be, luckily, you can take steps to start boosting your immune system. Boosting your immune system may... Managing A Peanut Allergy Peanut allergy is fairly common with a prevalence rate of about 1 in 90 people in the United States. Unfortunately, peanut allergies can be severe and those with a peanut allergy need to be very cautious about eating food that has been prepared by someone else, especially in a restaurant, because even food that has no peanuts in it can cause an allergic reaction if it was prepared with the same equipment as food with peanuts. Peanuts are not actually nuts, but instead they ar... Types Of Canine Arthritis And Their Treatment Did you know that dogs are affected by arthritis just like humans? And just as with humans, there are many causes and classifications of canine arthritis. The term arthritis actually means inflammation of the joint. This inflammation can be triggered by aging, trauma, ruptured tendons, torn ligaments, degenerative joint disease and also lack of activity. Below are some of the common forms of canine arthritis: Canine Arthritis: Osteoarthritis This form of canine arthriti... Walking Meditation Is Meditation In Action It isn’t always necessary to sit in silence with crossed legs in order to meditate or benefit from the meditation. Walking meditation is an excellent example of this. Walking meditation requires the use of focus much in the same way as other types of meditation. The difference is that the focus is placed upon the walking experience. With walking meditation therefore, we are mindful of the experience of walking; the movement of our legs, the movement of our arms. We focus u...

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