Cosmetic Face Lift Surgery

At the arrival of spring it is a natural instinct to cast off the winter blues and feel renewed. It is also a great time to eliminate the toxins that have been burdening your system, leaving you sluggish and fatigued. Make a clean sweep with the 5-step detox listed below!

Why you need to spring clean your body

Your body is naturally equipped with a self-cleaning process. But too much sugar, caffeine, processed foods, stress, and too little exercise can slow the body's natural detox function to a slow pace. And then your body can't clean itself when it is put up against the increasing number of harmful and toxic substances in the environment. Toxins come in many forms: pesticides in produce, formaldehyde in carpets and cosmetics, PCBs from plastic containers, dioxins from bleached paper products, and more.

Your body will process and eliminate some of the hordes of chemicals that enter, but overflow gets stored in the liver, lungs, kidneys, fat cells, intestines, blood stream, and skin—which can result in chronic illnesses down the road. When you undergo a detox, you get these toxins out of your system.

How do you know if you need a detox?

You know you're suffering from toxic overload if you are experiencing fatigue, memory decline, difficulty focusing, allergies and infections, irritability, anxiety and depression, difficulty with weight gain and weight loss, muscle and joint pain or weakness, skin rashes and outbreaks, recurrent yeast and fungal infections, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, and indigestion.

Most people report vast improvement in their symptoms after a detox. At first, you may feel a little fuzzy because of the toxins being released. However, when you stick with it, you will begin to feel more alert, energized, and full of vitality.

At-Home Detox

Start small! Begin with a one-day program and gradually increase to one week or more. Here are 5 steps to a daily detox that will gently cleanse your body:

1. Start the Detox Day Right

• First thing in the morning, drink one lemon squeezed in 12 ounces of warm filtered water. Lemon activates your liver to release toxins and helps to cleanse and move the roughage that stays behind in your intestines.

• Take acidophilus or a probiotic supplement. Acidophilus is one of the many "good" bacteria and yeasts known as the probiotics. Probiotics balance our intestinal functions, helping to break down food and control the "bad" bacteria that is also in your system—all of which optimizes the detoxification process. Always take probiotics on an empty stomach.

2. Your Detox Meals

These meals are designed to jump-start your body into becoming healthier.

• Breakfast: Eat oat bran cereal, brown rice, or any other whole grain cereal as long as it is unbleached and does not contain any added sugar or chemicals. Pair with unflavored soy milk.

• Lunch or Dinner: Eat any combination of beans, brown rice, oat bran, vegetables, and organic chicken, turkey, or soy-products. When you eat, notice how your food affects you. You should feel satisfied and energized. If you feel tired and sluggish, try eating smaller meals so that you don't overwhelm your digestion and interfere with the detoxification process.

3. Eat Green to Spring into Health

The green pigment in plants, chlorophyll, is structurally similar to the hemoglobin in the human body-the iron-containing element in blood. It increases red blood cell production and improves oxygenation, detoxification, and circulation. Be sure to eat several servings of fresh green vegetables every day during your detox. Try this super-cleansing broth and juice as a quick way to up your veggie intake.

• Detox Broth: Add as many of these ingredients as you can into a large pot of filtered water: collards, Swiss chard, kale, mustard greens, cabbage, dandelion, Brussels sprouts, daikon radish, watercress, seaweed, shitake mushrooms, cilantro, garlic, leeks, fresh fennel, anise, fresh ginger, and turmeric. Boil until all ingredients are soft. You can make in a large batch and refrigerate for up to three days.

• Detox Juice: Juice the following together: Aloe vera juice (which can be found in most health food stores), apples, asparagus, beets (including greens), cabbage, carrot and carrot greens, celery, cucumbers, and parsley. You can also purchase vegetable juice from the store, but be sure that it has no added salt or chemicals.

4. Supplement Your Detox

• Take a daily supplement of 1 tablespoon of flax seed oil, walnut oil, or deep-sea fish oil.

• Green Tea is a strong antioxidant, and a great beverage choice for your detox. Be sure to drink decaffeinated green tea.

• Dandelion and Milk Thistle both protect and restore the liver. According to Chinese medicine, the liver is most active in the detoxification process during spring.

• Ginger is a bowel and kidney cleanser. Make yourself tea from fresh ginger root during your detox.

A popular herbal formula among my patients is Internal Cleanse, a special combination of natural herbs to detoxify, calm nerves, clear the mind, promote emotional balance, and ease digestion. For more information, click here.

5. Take an Invigorating Herbal Soak

Soak for 20 minutes in a revitalizing herbal bath. Help draw out toxins by infusing your bath water with eucalyptus, wintergreen, peppermint, fennel, cinnamon, and epsom salts.

Spring may be the best time to cleanse your body, but you don't have to wait until spring to start. Detoxification and cleansing is a healthy maintenance program for all seasons.

Source by Dr. Mao

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Are you or someone you know interested in getting cosmetic plastic surgery
? Although thousands of people around the world get plastic surgery every year, they often do not know what they should look for when searching for a good plastic surgeon. And with the number of plastic surgeons today, it can be a really hard to find just the right one for you. However, we will give you a few ideas that will help you do just that.

Making as big of a decision as having cosmetic plastic surgery is hard enough without the added fear of choosing the wrong surgeon. The reason why people opt for this type of surgery varies, but often times if you do not find a surgeon that is qualified. The results of not doing your research carefully can have drastic effects both physically and mentally. Don't become a statistic. Do your research and get educated on what you need to know about your surgeon. The following information will help you when you are considering surgery.

First of all, when considering a cosmetic plastic surgeon, there are many factors to that you need to look at, but the most important is their medical training. Any qualified plastic surgeon will be able to show you his or her accreditation and certifications. Too often you will find many out there that get away with hanging up a sign and just not having the right qualifications. This can result in many complications with your surgery.

Another important factor to consider is the environment around the cosmetic plastic surgeon you are looking at. This includes both pre and post operative care. With such procedures as breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and facelifts, there is a requirement for long surgery times and as well as after care. The reason for this is that a number of organs and/or muscles are affected and extreme care must be taken to make sure the surgery is performed safely and effectively, and that you are comfortable and well taken care of afterwards.

What's more, don't be afraid to ask for photo references. Most if not all plastic surgeons will keep a photo record of the work they have done. This is not only a good way to help you decide on what you want done, but also for them to be able to show you the results of their work. Cosmetic plastic surgery is not always an exact science, and because of that, your surgeon must be qualified and experienced so that you are satisfied with you results. And finally, in order to find the right plastic surgeon, you really need to know what you want done.

For some it is their nose and for others it is the excess baggage they carry around their midsections. Because you want only the best results, make sure you know exactly what you want done. You will often find that some surgeons specialize in certain areas. In the end, your health and happiness are at stake so make an informed decision.

By Janet Morrison

Labels: cosmetic plastic surgeon, cosmetic plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery

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If beauty is only skin deep, we should all be very excited about laser skin resurfacing. This simple and relatively safe cosmetic procedure vaporizes layers of dead, damaged, and imperfect skin so that fresh, new, younger looking skin can take it's place. A younger looking complexion is now possible with a single visit to your local dermatologist or laser clinic.

While the aging process cannot be stopped, there is now an effective way to slow and even reverse the visible effects. Over the past few years, thousands of patients have successfully undergone ablative skin resurfacing or laser skin resurfacing and the popularity of this safe and effective cosmetic procedure is growing quickly as more physicians add it to their list of elective services.

What Are The Benefits?

Intense Pulsed Light - IPL skin rejuvenation has many benefits over traditional plastic surgery. With a laser, patients generally experience much shorter healing time and far less discomfort. Bleeding and bruising are almost non-existent and the risk of major complications lower. Additionally, laser assisted aesthetic skin renewal is much less expensive than traditional cosmetic surgery. Ablative IPL procedures also offer superior and more lasting results when compared to chemical peels and microdermabrasion. These cosmetic treatments only remove the upper surface layers of the skin where lasers are able to treat at a much deeper level with the added benefit of stimulating the production of new collagen fibers.

How Does It Work?

Ablative laser therapy vaporizes old, damaged, discolored, and wrinkled skin with short, concentrated beams of intense pulsed light. This process not only gets rid of old damaged skin but stimulates the growth of fresh, new skin. Collagen fibers, which are chiefly responsible for the youthful appearance of our skin are more plentiful as new skin forms. This virgin skin also has increased blood flow and better tone giving patients a more youthful complexion.

Is it Safe?

There are risks involved with any medical procedure. That being said, relatively speaking, major complications are very rare with pulsed light skin renewal. Some possible risks worth noting are; burning, scarring, skin discoloration, and possible infection. When laser skin resurfacing is performed by a qualified, experienced physician with proper after care, these possible complications are minimized and results are enhanced.

Is it Painful?

Laser skin resurfacing is generally performed with local and general anesthesia so the procedure itself is painless. Any discomfort is usually felt during the healing process but can be effectively managed with medication your doctor may prescribe. If you are to remain awake during your procedure, in addition to local anesthesia, you may be offered a mild sedative to help you relax. The procedure itself can be done in a hospital, or medical office if properly equipped and usually takes about an hour depending upon the size of the area being treated. It is important that you speak with your physician about pain management and sedation options so that you are most comfortable before, during and after your laser skin resurfacing procedure.

How Long Does It Take To Heal?

Healing time varies from individual to individual but is generally complete by 10 to 21 days following treatment. This of course depends upon the depth of the laser ablation and the size of the area treated. Your doctor will advise you on the best ways to manage discomfort, prevent infection, scarring, and speed healing. Generally speaking, patients that adhere to all after care instructions and attend scheduled follow up visits with their doctor experience the best results.

How Long Does It Last?

The lasting effects of laser skin resurfacing vary from individual to individual depending upon overall skin health, age, accumulated sun damage, skin imperfections, and skin color. Other factors that can affect results include the skill of the laser operator, the depth of the treatment, and the quality & settings of the laser equipment. While cosmetic skin renewal using intense pulsed light removes layers of old, damaged skin it does not stop the aging process. Wrinkles, discoloration, and other skin imperfections may reappear throughout your lifetime and there may be a need to repeat the procedure at some point in the future.

How Much Does It Cost?

Because laser skin rejuvenation is an elective procedure, it is generally not covered by insurance. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the national average for a single laser skin tightening or renewal treatment is approximately $2,400. Treatments can cost more or less depending upon your goals & conditions. Once your physician of choice has evaluated your skin and your treatment goals, you will have a better idea of what your actual costs will be. Make sure that the price you are quoted is in writing and includes the procedure, anesthesia, and all after care like dressings, ointments, and follow up appointments. You may also want to inquire about the cost of prescription medications you may need to fight infection, speed healing & manage pain. If the costs exceed your budget but you are determined to have your treatment anyways, ask about in office payment plans or 3rd party financing options.

Where Can I Research Practitioners?

As with any medical procedure, choosing the right professional with the right equipment is critical. Experience, skill, aftercare, and technology play an important part in the success of your laser skin resurfacing procedure. To educate yourself further & easily research cosmetic laser surgeons in your local area, visit TheLaserPages.com This medical, surgical, and cosmetic laser directory is easy to use and has thousands of laser practitioner listings complete with patient reviews, before and after photos, video, and even articles written by top laser treatment providers.

By William1 Narod1

Labels: laser acne treatment, laser scar removal, laser skin resurfacing