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10 Dieting Pitfalls And How You Can Avoid Them

As you move toward healthy weight-loss using my herbal method, remember that just about any diet has the potential to help you weight-loss, but the real challenge is to keep it off. How does one do this? Stay away from fad diets and compulsive patterns. If you want to lose weight for good, avoid skipping meals. Skipping meals may lead to bingeing later on.

When evaluating your weight, it is best to avoid scales or the type of weight charts issued by insurance companies. Most important is not how fat you are, but what your fat/lean body mass ratio is. It is body composition that counts, not just fat.Body composition can be determined by a number of ways, including skin fold calipers, infrared measurements, and bioimpedance machines.

Any physician or properly trained fitness instructor can do this measurement for you, or you can learn to do it yourself. Most of all eat a variety of healthy foods. Because fad diets often recommend large amounts of a specific food (i.e. all protein or all apples), they deprive your body of essential nutrients and lack variety and balance. Beware of diets that promote this kind of unbalanced weight-loss.

Almost any food can be used to excess. Those people who tend toward excessive or compulsive eating patterns often seek out one miracle food to magically burn the fat off of their body. Unfortunately, they are always disappointed. Some of the healthiest, most nutritious foods can become problematic if used in excess, or if eaten as part of a nutritionally deficient program.

1. Do not begin a weight-loss program before you’re emotionally ready.

It is important that you are highly motivated to begin and maintain your weight-loss program. If you are not committed to this process, the weight-loss won’t last for long.

2. Beware of rigid menus and nutritionally unbalanced weight-loss diets.

Few people follow diets that require strict adherence to rigid menus for any reasonable length of time. Even if they start off with the best intentions, boredom and frustration usually win out in the end. This can lead to eating an unbalanced diet in a misguided quest to cut back on calories and/or fat. Some people cut out entire food groups, such as grains or carbohydrates.

3. Beware of magic herbal formulas.

Diets that claim that certain foods or herbal pills will magically make fat disappear without any special calorie-control programs are not worth following. Avoid at all costs.

4. Beware of the “promise you everything? diets.

Diets that promise that you will lose large amounts of weight overnight should arouse your natural suspicion. Keep this in mind: at the beginning of virtually any diet that restricts calories and carbohydrates, the weight you lose is water. That’s right. Water! And studies show that the faster you lose weight, the more likely you are to regain it.Most gimmicky fad diets work in the short run because they are low in calories, not because of anything special about the diet.

5. Don’t expect to magically lose weight.

Don’t trust a program that sounds too good to be true. You are not going to lose fourteen pounds in ten days and do so in a way that does not put stress on your body. Fat does not melt away while you sleep. weight-loss is done by exercising, reducing caloric intake, and increasing your metabolism in a balanced and healthy way.

6. Beware of keeping your shelves empty.

Keep healthy snacking foods around the house. Because they’re afraid of overeating, many people who are trying to lose weight keep little or no food in their cupboards.

7. Beware of blaming your set point.

The “set point theory suggests that your body “wants? to be a particular weight. Some overweight people use this as an excuse for not trying to drop excess pounds. But you can set realistic goals, such as losing 10 percent of your weight (twenty pounds if you weigh two hundred pounds). Maintain this weight for six months, and if you still want to lose more, give it a try.

8. Beware of extreme protein diets.

In spite of the recent proliferation of high fat, high protein diets, most nutritional experts agree that there is too much, rather than too little, protein in the typical American diet. In other words, excessively high protein intake can cause the body to lose calcium through the urine. In the long run, especially in the elderly, this calcium loss can place some individuals at greater risk for the brittle bones and unexpected fractures associated with osteoporosis. Read more at http://movomovo.com

Beware of diets that use excessively high or low amounts of protein. Ingesting overly high levels of protein will increase your risk of many serious illnesses, including cancer and heart disease. Other side effects can include constipation, cramps, bad breath, and hair loss.When your diet is too low in protein, your body may damage itself by utilizing the protein from your own organs and muscles.

9. Beware of diets that recommend less than one thousand calories per day.

When you cut your caloric intake suddenly, your body may reduce the number of calories it burns. Thus you may follow a low-calorie diet and still no weight-loss.

10. Beware of fasting.

Fasting alone, and fasting combined with an herbal detoxification program, can be a very powerful healing tool, but it may not be the most effective approach to weight control. This is because people who lose weight through fasting not only lose body fat, but also lean muscle tissue. The loss of lean muscle mass can result in a reduction in a person’s basal metabolic rate that makes it more difficult for them to continue to lose weight and maintain the weight loss they have already achieved.

In addition to this problem, when a fasting dieter puts the weight back on, it is primarily as fat. If a person begins to yo-yo diet, the long-term effect will be an increased difficulty in losing weight and regaining pounds already lost. Another problem with fasting as a weight-loss strategy is that extremely low-fat diets can actually increase blood levels of certain types of “undesirable cholesterol. If fasting isn’t the most effective path, then what is?

Four most important herbal and dietary factors in an effective weight-loss program

Designing an effective and balanced herbal system.

Choosing foods properly.

Eating moderately.

Increasing the body’s metabolism, especially through the effective use of thermogenic herbs.

Fasting alone does not help you practice any of these four. Abwell-balanced herbal detoxification program can, however, increase nutrient absorption while increasing metabolism. Thus a semi-herbal fast does have value in this way.

11. Beware of going from one diet to another within a short period of time.

Avoid making too many changes at once. Some people will start on a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet. Then they switch to a diet that cuts back drastically on fat and calories and increases fruits and vegetables. Then they switch to an intense daily exercise and juice program. All this switching can set you up for failure.

12. Beware of thinking that weight-loss drugs are a solution.

Weight-loss medications like sibutramine (Meridia) and listat (Xenical) are generally reserved for those whose excess weight poses a threat to health. Work with a nutritionally trained holistic physician if necessary before you consider the drug route to weight-loss.

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The Wallflower’s Last Laugh

How Partying Like An Heiress Can Leave Your Skin In The Gutter. We’ve all seen the horror of our reflection after a wild night on the town. As if the bright light of morning and the pounding in your hear weren’t enough, what happened to your face? If you’ve stood at the sink and thought you were looking into the eyes of a bad celebrity mug shot, you’re not alone. Alcohol, smoke and not nearly enough sleep can take a toll on your skin. Here are a few of the ways we put our skin through the ringer in the name of a good time.

Dehydration

Although it comes in liquid form, don’t let alcohol fool you – it will suck the moisture out of your cells faster than you can say “apple martini.” Think rubbing alcohol and you get the idea. When you drink, the alcohol goes into your blood stream and dries out your body as it courses through it. You won’t notice it so much while you’re out but overnight, when that bed beckons and you fall asleep, that alcohol is still pulling moisture out of every cell it basses through – like a day spent hitchhiking through the Sahara for every round you ordered. Well, maybe not that bad but you get the idea. So as your body steadily dehydrates, your pores tighten up and trap anything and everything inside. Your cells actually shrink, leaving tiny gaps between them. And when you awake, there is rough, bumpy sandpaper where there used to be smooth, meticulously hydrated skin.

Tip:

As stated by blue monk, Drink one glass of water for each alcoholic drink you consume. Your skin will thank you for it.

Breakout Alert

What’s a night on the town without some dancing? Maybe a little, maybe a lot. And of course the club will be warm – hot even. So you’re going to sweat – it’s just a fact. And there are people everywhere. The air is full of who knows what – certainly cigarette smoke. Was that someone coughing? And your skin is slick with sweat and excess oil, so every cloud of smoke you pass through has the opportunity to hitch a ride on your face. And when you leave the club for the cool air of the night or an air-conditioned cab, your pores slam shut, holding all that nastiness hostage. And as the alcohol dehydrates your skin, your pores stay tight. As far as a breakout is concerned, this is the perfect storm.

Tip:

Take some facial cleansing cloths along with you to give your face a quick touch-up every hour or so while you’re out.

Lapse of Sanity

We’re not talking about guys here – we’re talking about the alarming number of women who completely forego their evening skincare regime after a night on the town. The bed is beckoning. Your feet hurt. But you’re carrying a Petri dish on your face! Take the time to cleanse and remove your makeup before you sleep. The last thing you want is to wake up in the morning with a screaming headache AND a monster pimple – the headache is going to be bad enough.

Tip:

If you’re feeling that second wind coming on, use a moisturizing face mask before heading off to bed. It can help to counteract the drying effects of the alcohol and it’ll feel pretty good too.

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Hemorrhoid Surgery

Don’t worry if you have hemorrhoids because most hemorrhoids don’t necessitate surgery. It’s usually only reserved for severe hemorrhoids. Surgery can be performed if alternative treatments have no effect, including home hemorrhoid remedies. Surgery is sometimes done when the symptoms get so troublesome that the lifestyle you have has a negative impact or when the hemorrhoids cause a medical problem, like bleeding that can’t be controlled or pus and blood that form around the anus concomitant with serious rectal pain.

External Hemorrhoids.

External hemorrhoids often don’t require surgery. The surgery is called a hemorrhoidectomy, by the way, except if they’re very big and troublesome, or if you’re getting a surgery on the area around the anus for some other purpose, such as anal fissure or internal hemorrhoids.Internal Hemorrhoids.

Removing hemorrhoids surgically with a hemorrhoidectomy is a final option for taking care of little internal hemorrhoids. A hemorrhoidectomy is thought to be the best option for treating big internal hemorrhoids, uniquely hemorrhoids that are a persistent problem after other treatments for cutting off hemorrhoid blood flow have failed.

Surgical Options

The surgical choice for hemorrhoids is a hemorrhoidectomy, and it’s opted for mostly with big internal hemorrhoids. What Do You Need To Consider?Occasionally, added external hemorrhoid pressure can cause them clot and get irritated. This will cause a lump, which is a clotted or thrombosed hemorrhoid, to form. You could have serious pain at the site of the clotted hemorrhoid is.

Something to lessen the pain can be done at an outpatient clinic or doctor’s office. The doctor will apply the local anesthetic, and then he will make a tiny incision at the site of the lump to get rid of the clot and lessen the pain and pressure. The procedure will do best if it’s performed in a space of less than five days after the clot formation.If the pain able to be withstood, you could opt to wait for a physician.

The pain will usually subside within a couple of days. After about five days, all the pain from draining and cutting the hemorrhoid will be much worse than the clot pain.

Remember that surgery is not needed in the majority of cases. A high-fiber diet, higher consumption of liquids, NSAIDs to help with the pain, and plenty of rest should do well to treat most hemorrhoids but doctors may occasionally recommend surgery if the pain is too severe or if they look like they’re going to be especially troublesome to deal with.

Hemorrhoid surgery is usually performed in an outpatient clinic or doctor’s office, and no anesthesia is required. That makes it really easy and simple to get hemorrhoid surgery, because you just walk into an office and get it done in under an hour. No anesthesia is even required, so it’s not like major surgery.

There’s nothing to worry about and you can almost think of it akin to a cosmetic surgery, in terms of effort, if you want.Hemorrhoids get removed with sutures (stitches) and a special stapler. Once the hemorrhoid is taken off, you might have to get stitches that dissolve all by themselves and some gauze to lessen the bleeding. Some of the other treatments may include a hemorrhoid shot to cut down on the swelling, also known as sclerotherpay, a rubber band tied around the hemorrhoid to cut off its supply of blood, a heat or freeze-based method of shrinking the hemorrhoid, usually with liquid nitrogen or, last but not least, a hemorrhoidectomy.

According to birthorderplus.com, Smaller hemorrhoids might not need any surgery at all. A change in diet and the use of a natural hemorrhoid treatment will like be enough.Why Is Hemorrhoid Surgery Performed? Hemorrhoid surgery is sometimes performed when other options like changing diet or home remedies have failed or when the hemorrhoid is large and bleeding or very painful.What Are The Risks For Hemorrhoid Surgery? Some of the risks for hemorrhoid surgery include infection and bleeding. Some of the risks for any kind of anesthesia include heart problems, breathing problems and pneumonia and reactions to the medication. Some of the risks for hemorrhoid surgery including a small bit of stool leaking but long-term problems are uncommon. You might also have trouble passing urine because of the pain involved. What Should You Do Before The Hemorrhoid Surgery? You should always tell your nurse or doctor if you’re pregnant, the kinds of medications you’re taking and even the medications that you purchased without a subscription should be described to our doctor.

With plenty of days before the surgery, you should be asked to stop taking ibuprofen, aspirin, Aleve, Warfarin and so forth, along with any other drugs that make it harder for blood to clot in your body.

What Happens On The Day Of The Surgery? If you are undergoing general anesthesia because it is a particularly tough case of hemorrhoids, and your doctor thinks that you’re going to require it, then you will probably be asked not to eat or drink anything after midnight on the night prior to the surgery taking place.You will also be asked to take any medications your doctor asked you to take with a little sip of water.

What Should You Do After The Hemorrhoid Surgery? You could have a ton of pain after the surgery because the area will tighten and relax. You may have to start taking medications to cut down on the pain.You can slowly start to get back to your everyday activities. You should stay away from strenuous activity, pulling, and lifting until your anal area has completely healed. This includes bowel movement or urination straining. To stop from straining, you will have to use stool softeners.

Make sure to eat a lot of fiber simplify the bowel movements. Drink a lot of water each day too.You might also want to soak in a warm bath, also called a sitz bath, to help lessen the pain. Sit in about three to four inches of warm water a couple of times per day. You should get a full recovery in a couple of weeks after surgery.

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Avoiding Premature Labor

Although many expectant mothers are more than ready to deliver their babies after months of being pregnant, having a premature labor is one reality that can be the most frightening. Premature labors can be hazardous to both mother and child and can result in lifelong health problems for the baby. However there are signs and steps that can be followed to prevent the chance for a premature labor to occur.

A premature labor happens when a woman has to give birth three or more weeks before the actual due date. Premature labor occurs in about 12% of all pregnancies. A typical pregnancy should last 40 weeks. While no one knows exactly what causes premature labor, there are some conditions that can be associated with an early birth. Women with a prior history of premature labor, smoking, drinking alcohol and substance abuse during pregnancy, high blood pressure, carrying more than one baby, premature rupture of the membranes, uterine infection, and problems with the cervix are common signs of someone who is at risk for premature labor.

Other preexisting medical conditions that can increase the chances for premature labor are infection with a fever of more than 101 degrees during pregnancy, bladder or kidney infections, urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases, being underweight or overweight during pregnancy, and chronic illness such as diabetes, high blood pressure or kidney disease. If you suffer from any of those conditions, see your doctor often and it goes without saying that those who drink, smoke or do drugs while pregnant should stop immediately. Aside from suffering from one of these conditions, there are also common signs you can look for that can help you figure out if you are going into premature labor: if your water has broken, if you have four or more contractions within a one-hour period, if you experience any vaginal bleeding, a sensation of pressure in your abdomen, thighs, rectum or vagina, if you notice a change in your vaginal discharge, or if you experience a constant pain in your lower back that goes towards your uterus. For more information visit the given link http://golias.fr.

To check your contractions, lie down and use your fingertips to feel your uterus as it tightens and softens. When a contraction hits, your abdomen will feel hard all over and not just in one area. Call your doctor immediately if you think you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms. If you think you are undergoing a premature labor, empty your bladder by going to the bathroom, avoid lying flat on your back (this can increase contractions), drink several glasses of water to avoid dehydration, which can cause contractions, lie down with your body tilted towards your left side, and monitor your contractions for one hour by counting the time that passes from the beginning of one contraction to the next.

The best way to avoid a premature labor is to eat healthy, avoid physically strenuous work and stress, pay attention to your body and learn the signs of pre-term labor. Keeping in constant communication with your doctor can also help you in case you end up going into premature labor. Most pre-term labor is treated with medication, monitoring and restrictions on daily activities. When a premature labor is caught early on, the chances of survival for the baby increase.

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Six Different Natural Toenail Fungus Remedies

Condensed or blemished toenail might denote the occurrence of fungal contamination within the nail bed. The danger in developing toenail fungus is extremely very likely to happen if you do not wear sandals or shoes in public bathing places or if you share your shoes or sandals with anyone who possesses fungus.

Furthermore, you may obtain toenail contamination if you put on tight shoes that limit circulation or if your shoes confine moisture in, making your feet moist as well. A number of toenail fungi might be remedied by way of natural treatments, but if the situation perseveres, consult your physician to discount any fundamental illness.

Immersing your Feet.

You can try to soak your feet in warm water or vinegar soak at least three days in a week to lessen the bacterial development that goes with toenail fungal contamination. For a more efficient result, mix two parts water with one part white vinegar then use it as foot bath for at least 20 minutes. You can also make a foot bath out of walnut green husks for toenail fungus. You can do this by soaking the husks in boiling water until the water cools down to lukewarm temperature then immerse your feet for about 15 minutes or so.

Using Topical Medications

Ointments as well as solutions that contain ability to restrain fungal development might be advantageous in remedying toenail fungus. You can try to put on a drop of tea tree oil closely on the infected toenail then rubdown the nail as well as the nearby skin. You can do this treatment two times daily. Essential oils from peppermint or chamomile might also be efficient in treating toenail fungus. You can do the treatment by means of massaging the oil into the nail bed. Applying topical medications can take months or years before seeing the desired results, particularly if the fungus is already extremely serious.

Debridement

Utilize an emery boar or metal fingernail file to buff away the condensed segments of the toenail so that the topical solutions will be sopped up into the nail bed extra efficiently. Add to this, you can file down the edges above the exterior of the nail.

Diet

Incorporating foods containing anti-fungal properties in your diet might aid in remedying toenail fungus. Some of the foods that you can include in your diet that are considered helpful in treating fungal infection are fresh garlic and yogurt. Lemon is also considered to avert the development of fungus. Diet alone cannot remedy toenail fungus, but it can be advantageous once utilized along with additional medications.

Herbs

Herbs such as pau d’arco and calendula can also help treat toenail fungus. You can soak pau d’arco or calendula in water for about 10 minutes and press the moistened teabag precisely unto the infected nail, and let it rest there for 10 minutes or so.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil includes anti-fungal as well as anti-bacterial benefits. Once utilized frequently on toenail fungus, it can discontinue the development of the condition. Make sure that when using concentrated tea tree oil, you have to dilute it in water. You can add a few drops to every gallon of water. Bear in mind not to ingest tea tree oil or let it be in contact to your skin because it can instigate allergic reactions.

Natural toenail fungus remedies are not really hard to come by. However, you have to make sure that before using one, you seek the advice of a professional. You may have some allergic reactions to certain natural remedies and you don’t want this to get in the way of treating the condition.

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Pet Acne – Does Your Dog Or Cat Have Acne?

So your friends think that you are crazy because you found a bump resembling a pimple on your dog or cat’s chin or lips. The good news is that before you let your friends convince you that you are in fact crazy, it is good to know that acne although it happens less frequently, can still occur in pets. Here is what you need to know.

Canine acne and your dog’s health

Before you start treating your dog for acne, you need to make sure that what he or she actually has is in fact acne. Sometimes bumps that resemble acne can actually be symptoms of other underlying illness or diseases such as ringworm, puppy strangles or demodicosis. To be on the safe side, make an appointment for your furry friend at the vet so that they can give you the proper methods for treatment and keep you informed.

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Short coated dogs such as rottweilers, boxers and bulldogs are at an increased risk for developing acne. This condition usually occurs about 5 to 8 months of age when puberty begins. Most dogs however improve with age and the condition usually resolves itself after reaching one year of age. However its never a bad idea to have a vet check things out just to make sure that your dog is healthy and not experiencing more serious complications than what may appear.

Causes of canine acneHormones – Have been shown to play a role in the development of acne.

Genetics – Some breeds tend to be at increased risk compared to other breeds.

Trauma – Can lead to disruption in the hair follicles and leads to bacterial infections.

Canine acne treatment options

Treatment for canine acne usually involves the use of topical medications. Some topical medications are similar to those that people use to treat acne, however it is important to only use products recommended by your veterinarian, as a dog’s skin is thinner than a human beings and can be fatal if used incorrectly. The average product containing Benzoyl Peroxide for acne in humans contains 10% Benzoyl Peroxide, while that used to treat acne in dogs is a mere 5%.

Other treatment options may include washes containing Benzoyl Peroxide twice a week, topical antibiotics, topical steroids, systematic therapy, and antibiotic therapy. Talk to your veterinarian to see which treatment options will work best for your canine friend.

Feline acne and your cat’s healthIt may seem crazy, but cats can develop acne. It doesn’t matter what the age or sex of the cat. There have been kittens that get it, females, males, and even elderly cats. It can happen to any feline regardless of age or any other factor. While cats with immune system issues or deficiencies may be more prone to acne, it can still occur in healthy cats as well.

If you notice that your cat has lesions on his or her chin or lips it is best to get it looked at by a vet. Sometimes a secondary infection may become present. One way to tell if this is the case with your cat is to pay attention to if they seem to be itchy. That is usually a pretty good indication that there may be something else going on. Other typical signs of complications or underlying disease are swelling, itching, and discharge from the affected area. Topical therapy may be recommended by your vet to help treat feline acne.

Causes of feline acne

Clogged hair follicles – If hair follicles become clogged comedones will appear.

Dirty chins – Cats don’t usually clean under their chins while grooming, making it more prone to gather bacteria.

Existing allergies – Much like humans, an allergic reaction in cats can cause acne outbreaks to occur.

Stress or change in environment – Also similar to humans, situations that cause a cat to feel stress or confused can cause acne to worsen. For example, moving to a new house, or changing to a different type of litter, can cause a cat stress.

Feline acne treatment options

Treatment of feline acne usually involves the use of topical medications such as a Benzoyl Peroxide based gel, shampoo, or ointment. However it is important to remember that a cat’s skin and body is different than that of a human’s so talk to your veterinarian about proper dosage amounts so that results do not end up being fatal. Never use human medications to treat your cat’s acne unless a veterinarian advises you to do so and says that it is safe.

Sometimes mild anti-biotic soaps or oral medications administered through syringes are given to help treat acne in cats. An inexpensive home remedy that cat owners can try to discourage infection, reduce inflammation and promote healing is to gently soak the affected area with Epson salt and water once or twice daily. To apply the salt, use a folded cloth.

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