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ESB Goes Blue For Autism Awareness

By: NY1 News

As Autism Awareness month begins, the Empire State Building is being bathed in blue.

Six-time Grammy winner Toni Braxton joined supporters from Autism Speaks Friday to flip the switch for the tribute.
A thousand landmark buildings around the world are participating.
Braxton is the mother of an autistic child and says she couldn't have made it without the support she got from the organization's co-founder......
Organizers said one in 110 children are diagnosed with autism.

via  NY1 News

      Autism a neurological  developmental disorder that affects a person's behavioral development  as early as infancy.It has many forms and different degrees of  limited social interaction.Not every autistic individual have the same social limitations.Autistic people are characterized by lack of response to people.They have limited ability to communicate.Self absorption is an observed trait.They like undisturbed routines.Their intelligence may be normal or above average.
     Early diagnosis of autism would greatly help the child.Loving and supportive family helps the autistic child better in his development.Parents accepting  their child's condition would foster the child's social development.Encourage the child to achieve what he can do.They say that some diets helps so parents and family members must learn to make changes.Counseling,music,better schools etc. are known to greatly improve the life of an autistic child.Avoiding foods with organophospates,food colorings and preservatives would greatly help people with ADHD,a form of Autism.Organophospates are found in pesticides used in fruits and vegetables.Try to eat organically grown food.
     Researchers say environmental pollution,genetics and some vaccines,which is controversial,causes autism.Research is still going on.We hope that if only we will know the cause then maybe we will know how to prevent and cure autism.April is the month dedicated to autism.It helps remind people and make us aware to be more accepting and tolerant of others who have autism.To accept them as they are and not to force them to be "normal".
    

What you should know about laser hair removal?

News about Laser Hair Removal

  


        Laser Hair Removal on Dr. Oz With GentleMAX From Candela

.......Now that it's officially spring, it's time for to get ready for shorts, skirts and bikinis and laser hair removal has never been easier or less painful.    

As recently seen on The Dr. Oz Show, the GentleMAX laser hair removal device from Candela removes unwanted hair from the face and the body. Dermatologist Dr. Ann Chapas says, "Until recently, we could only treat unwanted dark hair with very fair skin," but the GentleMAX combines two lasers in one device so it can actually treat dark hair on virtually all skin colors and types.

"It's faster, it's more efficient, it's less painful and it works on almost anyone," Dr. Chapas says regarding the new GentleMAX hair removal technology from Candela........

            via American Health and Beauty

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    The human body has places where the growth of hair is unwanted.And unwanted hair affects men and women alike.There are available creams which claim to remove hairs and waxing just to name a few but their effect is temporary.You could pluck and shave these hairs but these are not long term solutions.
     Laser Hair Removal is one of the more permanent solutions to unwanted hair removal.It may cost you more but the effect would be long term.It works for both men and women.It can safely be used in any part of the body like the the chin,back.bikini area, arm pit etc.It is fast and effective hair removal but the training and experience of the operator should be considered when contemplating laser hair removal procedure.Use and availability of newer more advance laser technology in the clinic to suit patient needs will insure a better outcome.
     The Laser Hair Removal works by using intense pulsed lights directed to the melanin of the hair follicle.It aims to damage the follicle to prevent hair growth.The number of sessions depends on the size and anatomical location of the hair.Laser hair removal is more effective on coarse black and brown hair.The treatment sessions may take 6 to 8 times with an interval of around 3 to 6 weeks before hair removal is complete.The disadvantage of laser hair removal is the possibility of hair regrowth in later years but retreatment can always be done.After the hair removal,patients are advised not pluck and wax the hair in the treated areas but to let these fall naturally.They should avoid the sun just after the treatment.
     The advantages of laser hair removal are first,it is fast since more areas can be done at once,the treatment lasts longer before regrowth of hair and only the targeted hair will be removed and so there is lesser or no skin damage in using Laser Hair Removal.

Insulin Pumps for Diabetics

Diabetes management goes high tech for kids 

Yes, there’s an app for that

By Leigh Wilkins, For Health Care Today 

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The use of an insulin pump is becoming more prevalent in children with Type I and II diabetes; Nicholson has prescribed it for children as young as 16 months.

“The pump is quite beneficial for very young children,” Nicholson said. “It is capable of delivering 1/40th of a unit of insulin, which may be all that a small child needs at a given time. The smallest dose an insulin syringe or pen can deliver is a half unit.”

Insulin pumps are worn 24 hours a day and deliver rapid-acting insulin around the clock through a catheter placed under the skin, eliminating the need for daily insulin shots. By the age of 10 or 11, most children can be trained to use the pump and change the insulin set (a needle and catheter) as needed, about every two to three days......

“Using a USB port, they can download data from the pump to their computer, then email it to my office,” Nicholson said. “Then a doctor or nurse can see how much insulin the child is getting and make sure they are testing the pump and changing their insulin set on schedule.”

Many children with diabetes wear a glucose meter, which can be used in conjunction with an insulin pump, syringe or pen. This device is worn on the skin and measures blood glucose levels hundreds of times a day, sounding an alarm if levels get too low or too high....

   Glucose meter is a medical device used to measure the amount of sugar in the blood.The blood sample is usually just a drop of blood taken by pricking the finger with a lancet provided.This is placed in a test strip which is inserted into the device to read the amount of sugar in the blood.Some device do not use strips.This device helps diabetics monitor their blood sugar at home with out the need to always go to the laboratory for test.
   Diabetic patients,Type I and Type II, need to monitor their blood sugar constantly.This will help them regulate their calorie intake when the reading is high and to increase when blood sugar is low to avoid hypoglycemia.Diabetic patients on medications need to always follow their doctor's orders  when to take their medications and meals.Taking medicines with out eating proper meals might lead to lowered blood sugar that can become life threatening and prompt action is needed.Hyperglycemia which is  increase in blood sugar could be prevented to avoid complications.
   The invention of the insulin pump and use of glucose meter is a great help  for diabetic patients  since  the insulin pump delivers the exact amount of insulin needed while the glucose meter helps monitor blood sugar.The insulin pump makes it easy for diabetics to get their proper dose of insulin as needed by their bodies. Education and having the self discipline to diet,exercise and willingness to   implement life style  changes could greatly improve the quality of life for diabetic patients.

All You Need to Know About Pulmonary Embolism

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       Serena Williams recuperating after blood clot in  lungs 

            By Douglas Robson, Special for USA TODAY

The 13-time major winner was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for the removal of a hematoma, or internal hemorrhage. That followed the discovery and treatment last week of a blood clot in her lungs.

Williams has not played a WTA match since injuring her right foot just days after winning Wimbledon in July.

The clot, known as a pulmonary embolism, surfaced during her return to Los Angeles following doctor appointments in New York for ongoing issues with her foot.- to read more go to USA Today Tennis

    Pulmonary Embolism is a condition where in the main artery of the lung or any of its branches is blocked by an embolus.An embolus could be a blood clot,air, fat,or amniotic fluid which could have travelled else where in the body through the blood stream to the lungs.

Symptoms of pulmonary embolism
  1. Chest pain on inspiration
  2. difficulty of breathing
  3. palpitations
  4. dyspnea - shortness of breath
  5. tachypnea- rapid breathing
  6. chest pain
  7. cough
  8. hemoptysis - coughing of blood
In sever cases, pulmonary embolism could lead to
  1. abnormally low blood pressure
  2. collapse
  3. sudden death

Factors that could lead to Pulmonary embolism known as the Virchow's Triad
  1. alteration in blood flow
       -due to surgery, injury, or long air travel,pregnancy, obesity and cancer
  2. factors in the vessel wall
  3. factors affecting the properties of the blood like
      - hormonal contraception with estrogen
      - genetic thrombophilia
      - acquired thrombophilia
      - cancer

Treatment
  1. anticoagulant drugs like warfarin and heparin
  2. thrombolysis with drug like tissue plasminogen activator
  3. pulmonary thrombectomy - a surgical intervention

How Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Hormone Works in Weight Loss

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Prescription HCG Diet Direct responds to the discussion of HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) as a weight loss tool on the Dr. Oz Show aired on February 22, 2011. The discussion covered both sides of the HCG dieting issue and discussed the reasons behind the phenomenal popularity of HCG as a dieting tool.

The Dr. Oz HCG Diet investigation focused on:

1.    Is the HCG diet safe or too good to be true?
2.    The origin of the HCG diet
3.    Featured guests who succeeded on the HCG diet
4.    Doctors discussing HCG and prescription HCG
6.    Side effects of the HCG diet
7.    Expert opinions on the HCG diet
Prescription HCG Diet Direct's Site Offers:
1. Information regarding Prescription HCG
2. Answers to frequently asked questions
3. Testimonials
4. Sample Diet.......to read more go to yahoo buzz

       Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a naturally occuring hormone found in pregnant women.It is used to metabolize fat for energy both for the mother and the developing fetus.This fat converting benefit is the idea behind the HCG Priscription Diet.Dr.Simeons,a doctor in Salvator Mutidi International Hospital in Rome,discovered that if the HCG hormone is used in prescribed doses,the hormone increases the body's ability to use and convert fat to energy.This can be effective for both men and women.
      The HCG Prescription Diet has guidelines to be followed by the dieter.Like recipes for the dieter's meals.No heavy exercise during the duration of the program etc.. The least number of days should be 20 days and the longest should be 40 days.If one needs to repeat the program then one should rest for the same amount of time one had been in the program before repeating the program  so that the body will not become immune to the HCG hormone according to the HCG Precription Diet.The discussion above presenting the two sides would hopefully enlighten people who wants to diet and lost weight in deciding whether the Prescription HCG Diet is for them or not.

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Health Quotes from Yahoo Health Tips

    

  Maintaining one's health could be a struggle to some.Whether eating the right kind of food or losing extra pounds,it's usually a challenge to the will power.We need to be motivated enough to make changes for a healthier body.We don't need to hit the gym immediately,we can start with  small things and gradually increase our activities.Or gradually change our eating habits to a better one.I would like to share these health tips from yahoo health.Things we could easily do to improve and maintain our health. 

 

 Dinner Option That Whittles Down Stroke Risk

Cut your risk of stroke by one-third just by choosing this for dinner: fish.  More »

Source: RealAge, Wed Feb 16, 2011

 

Simple Asian Cooking Switch Saves Blood Sugar

Whether you're getting takeout or stir-frying at home tonight, having your sauteed veggies over brown rice instead of white may help you skirt blood sugar problems.  More »

Source: RealAge, Tue Feb 15, 2011

 

Stand Up to Melt More Inches from Your Waist

It's fast, it's easy, and it's free. To shave as much as 1 ½ inches from your waist, just stand up more.  More »

Source: RealAge, Mon Feb 14, 2011

 

A Second Benefit to Watching Salt

A low-sodium diet is good for your heart. But you might also keep cancer risk low if you limit these two salty treats: pickles and anchovies.  More »

Source: RealAge, Fri Feb 11, 2011

 

Drop 5 Pounds in 8 Weeks by Sipping This

Lose 5 pounds without even breaking a sweat? Research suggests that it may be possible -- if you drink green tea.  More »

Source: RealAge, Thu Feb 10, 2011

3 Ways to Boost Walking Benefits

Burn more fat when you walk -- and make bigger cardio gains -- just by following these three simple walking rules from Andrea Metcalf, author of Naked Fitness.  More »

Source: RealAge, Tue Feb 08, 2011

 

Lower Triglycerides Naturally with This Sandwich Topping

Do you usually ask for tomatoes with your turkey on whole wheat? Make it a habit and your triglycerides could benefit.  More »

Source: RealAge, Mon Feb 07, 2011

 

Prevent Blood Sugar Problems with This Creamy Food

Low-fat yogurt is a smart move for your waistline. But a new study suggests that the occasional indulgence in whole-milk yogurt could carry some benefits, too.  More »

Source: RealAge, Fri Feb 04, 2011

  

Save Your Colon with This Juice

Darker than rubies and loaded with sweet-tart taste, pomegranate juice has lots of sensory appeal. But here’s a better reason to love it: It may keep your colon healthy.  More »

Source: RealAge, Thu Feb 03, 2011

 

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   February 4 is Heart Disease Awareness for Women.It is good to note that people are aware of the importance of keeping the heart healthy not only for women but for everybody.Even children should start early in life to practice healthy living.This will avoid obesity etc that will later contribute to chronic disease in later life.Heart is the organ that never stops working from the womb till a person's last breath.Eating right,exercise,preventing obesity,life style change,enough sleep etc.are ways to help keep the heart healthy.Awareness of the signs of heart attack saves lives.Remember that recognizing the onset of heart attack and prompt action could make a lot of difference on survival rate.