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Keeping your mind and body in check - popular topics in health and medicine to maintain a long and healthy life.

He hated himself for the Pain he felt in himself
Imagine being in pain all over your body, all day and night, all in your whole life. I, 29, don’t need to imagine it because this is what my life is like. I have been working in top MNC, best schools, best lavish lifestyle all my life but, For most of my life, I have battled constant body pain. “I am a chronic pain patient, I have pain all over my body since my whole life” Chronic Pain And Mental Health At some time in our lives we will all experience pain-physical and/or emotional discomfort caused by illness, injury, or an upsetting event. Though most of us would rather avoid it, pain does serve an actual purpose that is good and seen as “protective.” For example, when you experience pain your brain signals you to stop doing whatever is causing the pain, preventing further harm to your body. Pain, however, is not meant to last for a long time. Pain that typically lasts less than 3 to 6 months is called acute pain, which is the form of pain most of us experience. For some people, pain can be ongoing or go away and then come back, lasting beyond the usual course of 3 to 6 months and negatively affecting a person’s well-being. This is called chronic pain or persistent pain. Put simply, chronic or persistent pain is pain that continues when it should not. Chronic pain is often associated with other health conditions such as anxiety and depression, resulting in a low health-related quality of life. Living with daily pain is physically and emotionally stressful. Chronic stress is known to change the levels of stress hormones and neurochemicals found within your brain and nervous system; these can affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Disrupting your body’s balance of these chemicals can bring on depression in some people. There are several ways chronic pain associated with these conditions can interfere with your everyday life. It can affect your ability to function at home and work. You may find it difficult to participate in social activities and hobbies, which could lead to decreased self-esteem. It is also common for people with chronic pain to have sleep disturbances, fatigue, trouble concentrating, decreased appetite, and mood changes. These negative changes in your lifestyle can increase your pain and dampen your overall mood; the frustration of dealing with this can result in depression and anxiety.
By Aryan5 years ago in Longevity
Can breast reduction be Accomplished through liposuction?
Breast Reduction Liposuction or suction lipectomy is a surgical technique used for removing the fat from the body. Over the past few years, significant advances have been in both equipment and techniques of surgery, including breast reduction surgery. The liposuction method includes the following suction-assisted liposuction (SAL), tumescent liposuction, external ultrasonic-assisted liposuction (EVAL), and power-assisted liposuction (PAL) . Another very important development in liposuction is vaser liposuction, which is also called lipo selection by Vaser. Most of the plastic surgeries are being contemplated although it is not so much a matter of which procedure is “better” but it is a matter of determining which specific procedure is best for you with the help of a qualified plastic surgeon. You can determine it first of all choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon with specialized training and expertise in liposuction is required. It is crucial that patients will be candid and forthcoming while discussing their goals. For best liposuction surgery in South Delhi visit Dr P. K Talwar. With the numerous advancements and improvements made over the last few years, liposuction has become one of the most frequently performed and safest operative procedure. We provide best treatment by using advanced techniques and Technology. Liposuction can be used up to 50% of the breast size if there is enough portion of fat tissue present in comparison to the glandular or a muscular tissue found in the breast. The breast size can be made significantly smaller, but however, the breast size general shape and position will remain the same. In realistically, liposuction result only in a smaller version of the same breast. With some lifting that is due to the reduce weight and increase elasticity of the skin in retracting to the new size of the breast. Dr P. K Talwar’s clinic provides the best breast reduction surgery in South Delhi.
By digital panda5 years ago in Longevity
My Journey with PCOS
How I have struggled through PCOS with all the hair growth and loss, infertility, weight gain, oily skin, and acne. I have always been a little on the heavy side, but I have come to realize exercise really is not the miracle it seems to be, BUT a vegan diet with exercise or even just healthier food is the magically remedy. When I was a sophomore in high school, I was in track, gymnastics, and swam regularly. I still didn’t lose anything I just maintained my current weight. Then my mother decided we should start eating healthier and I had dropped 20 pounds in a month without trying that hard. Believe me losing weight with PCOS is a struggle. After I started cutting out bad foods and started eating organic, I didn’t even cut calories, I started dropping weight and I was so happy. Now the struggle with hair growth was another story. It started when I was 14 or 15 and the hair on my face was growing longer and darker only on the sides so it wasn’t too bad but as the years went on it turned into the most embarrassing male growth pattern. I tried everything all the stupid little tricks on Pinterest to make it go away (did not work), tried waxing and that only lasted maybe a few days and when the hair was gone I had a rash, and I tried face nair and I gave myself chemical burns constantly. Nothing was working and as I got older to about 19, I started shaving it because I couldn’t take the burns anymore and it was wonderful as first. After a month of shaving I basically had a full beard and I was shaving religiously in the morning, at night, and even sometimes in the middle of the day. I am almost 20 years old and I finally decided to invest in laser hair removal and let me tell you, I cry sometimes because I don’t have to shave my face or worry about people judging me. I feel like a women... at least with clothes on. The face was one thing I couldn’t hide but my body hair is out of control. My legs and arms have always been ridiculously hairy but when I was about 16 the chest and belly hair came in and it was traumatizing. As a woman and having to shave literally my whole body was truly a punishment. Not to mention my skin is very sensitive so at the end of the day (or at least by the next morning if I was lucky) I was covered in razor burn and ingrown hairs. Eventually at 18 I found a homemade sugar scrub that helped enormously. It is sugar, coconut oil, honey, baby oil, and body wash. You also must use a scrubbing mit and it works wonders for my skin. I will eventually pay for a full body laser hair removal. Now for the hair on my head that recently became an issue. I used to have the most beautiful, thick hair and then about a year ago I noticed my hair was very thin at the front of my hair and on the back of my head. I was extremely embarrassed of this also it was impossible to find a hair style that I didn’t notice the thinning. Finally, I bought some hair gummies from Walmart and I bought at least 2 bottles and it was actually working but I had convinced myself that it wasn’t so I bought A/G PRO pills and they work wonderful too. One thing I truly worry about is that I won’t be able to have children and I noticed that I am not very fertile. I used to have unprotected sex with a boyfriend for five months and I never once thought I was pregnant. At the time I didn’t care but now I fear won’t be able to have children. I am only 19 so I guess I’ll relax while I can and worry about it when the time comes. Now full the last struggle I had was my skin. Since I have very oily skin, I thought for a long time that I didn’t need moisturizer. Now that was a huge mistake, I now use a ton of moisturizer. I wash my face morning and night and ALWAYS put on moisturizer. Now I have beautiful clear skin and it was one simple step that cleared it all up. PCOS has always given me so many insecurities and struggles. I have finally found a place where I can breathe. The saying to love yourself no matter what stage you are at is so important for improvement. So, in conclusion, eat healthy, exercise, wash your face morning and night, exfoliate your skin a lot, and above all love yourself because no matter what you look like you deserve your own love.
By Claire Atherton5 years ago in Longevity
Amazing benefits of sunlight through a window
The benefits of sunshine on our skin are numerous for our well-being. Direct sunlight increases feel-good endorphins and improves our mood and can lift depression. You might also have heard that the sun shining on you through a window does not offer the health benefits that are gleaned from direct contact with our brightest star. If you or someone know is homebound and unable to get outside and enjoy the daylight there is good news. Studies now indicate that you can indeed receive benefits from the sun through a window glass.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Longevity
Controlling Your Diabetes
What is Diabetes? The level of blood sugar predicts the severity of the diabetic condition and the related complications of both types. The overeating of sugar and refined carbohydrates, also the overeating of animal proteins and fats, are transformed into sugar when consumed in excess. All forms of sugar, including raw sugar, honey, and brown sugar, are simple sugars and should be avoided. Aspartame and other artificial sweeteners have been linked with brain seizures, blindness, migraine, depression, and the worsening of complications due to diabetes, and should be avoided as well.
By Ark5 years ago in Longevity
Vertigo: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Remedies For Getting Relief From Vertigo
An Overview: Vertigo is a sensation in which a person feels dizzy, as though the room or the world around the person is spinning in circles. Vertigo is often used by people to describe the fear of height, which is incorrect. This condition can happen when a person looks down from a great height, but it mostly refers to the dizziness spells that occur because of issues in the inner ear or brain. It is not an illness but a symptom of an underlying condition. Several conditions can give rise to vertigo.
By StraitsResearch5 years ago in Longevity
80% of Cardiovascular Diseases are Preventable, So Why Are We Still Not Taking The Necessary Precaution?
I was reading, an article today, when I picked up a quote, by the author, K. Barrett. She said, ''Nature itself is great medicine for anything that ails us''. And it kept me thinking about how everything we need for our enjoyment and good health is easily available in Nature.
By Lanu Pitan5 years ago in Longevity
Effective Tips to Break the Chain of Infection
The recent global outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic was an alert for all of us to stay up to date on the ways infectious diseases spread and the best methods to prevent them from spreading. We all have to be attentive towards implementing effective hygiene tips to break the chain of infection in the first place. In order to achieve the desired outcomes, we should start by understanding the way infections work and affect our immune system. Let’s review it together.
By Hospeco Australia5 years ago in Longevity
The Life Of A Type One Diabetic
Hi everyone I have been a type one diabetic since I was 8 (21 years) I wanted to share what its like and some things we wished everyone knew. First I would like to say what's in the picture. The bottle that says freestyle are test strips, we use those to check our sugar. The other bottle that saids ketostix is for checking our ketones when our sugar is high to make sure we are not in DKA ( explain DKA later) the meter looking thing with a strip coming out of it is actually the Omnipod insulin pump. That is the first and only insulin pump that is tubeless. Insulin pumps give us a little insulin every 15 minutes just like your Pancreas would. It also gives us boluses when we tell it that our sugars are high or we eaten ( corrections). The other little thing is a lancet device it helps our stick our fingers to create blood so that we can check our sugar levels.
By Ashley Starkey5 years ago in Longevity
Argan Oil - The Most Exclusive Natural Oil In The World
The argan tree (scientifically known as argania spinosa) grows only in one place in the world: in the south-west of Morocco.
By hamac5 years ago in Longevity
Easy exercises for knee osteoarthritis and joint pain
Knee-friendly exercises improve the motion and function of joints and reduce knee arthritis symptoms. Be sure to start slowly and be highly attentive to what your body signals - listen to pain and stop if knees begin to ache. It is also critical for people with osteoarthritis to keep their doctors updated about the training regimen.
By Fahad Ahmad5 years ago in Longevity
Seeing Things can be Quite Normal
You may have heard of Tinnitus, the sounds that people with this condition hear, which aren’t really there. It can vary quite a bit, from high pitched tones to what sounds like white noise. In my case, years of drumming in garage bands has left me with a hiss that includes random chirping sounds like distant birds. I once got up at 3 am, thinking I could hear the dawn chorus, only to find it was still night time after opening the curtains.
By Sinbad McCaffrey5 years ago in Longevity