Archive for ◊ December, 2008 ◊

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• Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

In the past, work and/or family demands may have dominated the time that you have for yourself, but let 2009 be the year that you start making yourself a priority and discover a new, more confident image. Consider cosmetic procedures as a quick, effective, and, more importantly, safe way to revamp your appearance. Dr. Hootan Daneshmand, or Dr. D as he’s affectionately known, is a board-certified Orange County cosmetic surgeon who can help you boost your self-esteem and make over your current look. Whether you’re interested in liposuction, a face lift, or even breast enlargement, there’s almost no other doctor as dedicated and compassionate towards your needs in Orange County. Breast enlargement in particular can be a sensitive subject for someone who wants to change the way she looks. Dr. D understands the need for discretion and works with you to achieve the full, aesthetically pleasing size and shape you desire. Related procedures also include breast lifts (mastopexy), breast reduction surgery, and breast reconstruction.

Let’s face it: there’s no shortage of beautiful women in Orange County. Breast implants and other cosmetic procedures aren’t designed to make you just another pretty person. When you come to Silhouette Plastic Surgery Institute, the procedures that we offer will help bolster your poise, increase bodily satisfaction, and unlock the true beauty within.

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• Friday, December 19th, 2008

There are many different types of brain supplements available on the market today, but none quite like Brain Reload. What makes Brain Reload different than other types of supplements for the brain is its unique combination of five essential ingredients: DLPA, DMAE, Choline, ALCAR, and phosphatidylserine. The first four ingredients are building blocks that form neurotransmitters, while the fifth is a phospholipid that helps with cell-to-cell communications between these neurotransmitters. Together, these ingredients improve memory, mood, concentration, and cognitive processes.
The combination of all five vitamins for memory offers unparalleled improvement with daily functions of the brain. Brain Reload helps enhance academic-related functions, including studying, test taking, memorization, and oral presentations. It also helps with brain functions performed at the office, such as multi-tasking and sales presentations that require concentration and cognition. For athletes, Brain Reload supports metal stress, mental sharpness, quick decision making, and focus—all of which are necessary to perform better in sports.
Brain Reload’s supplements for brain enhancement restore the brain’s naturally depleted nutrients. With all natural ingredients, the body is not introduced to foreign materials that may cause unwanted side effects. While the company does not disclose the exact amount of each ingredient, they do offer more than 100 mg of each, which is the highest concentration of all five ingredients found in one product.

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• Friday, December 12th, 2008

Many women experience heavy menstruation at different points in their lives. Some women seek to alter menstrual flow when it results in limiting regular physical activities or when it causes other medical issues. One condition known as menorrhagia is characterized by abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding at regular intervals. Possible causes of menorrhagia include hormonal imbalance, such as low estrogen levels experienced during menopause; benign fibroid tumors; or disorders of the uterine lining. For women who have completed their childbearing years, the most widely used methods to relieve heavy periods include hysterectomy and ablation surgery.

For several reasons, doctors are more commonly recommending ablation surgery as an alternative to hysterectomy. A hysterectomy requires a long recovery period and deep surgical incisions. On the other hand, ablation surgery is far less invasive and is performed as an outpatient procedure. The procedure often results in minimal or no menstrual bleeding following surgery. Ablation surgery leaves the uterus intact but destroys the lining using lasers, heat, freezing, and other methods. The quickest form of ablation surgery is a system called Novasure, which takes 90 seconds to perform and involves no incisions. Because this procedure involves electrically generated heat, it can treat the entire uterine cavity at once.

Today’s rapidly evolving medical technology and equipment mean that women today have more options than ever. At one time, hysterectomies were the only option for many women seeking to relieve heavy periods and related complications. Fortunately, many women are now able to consider less invasive, yet often equally effective, means of treating many medical issues.

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• Friday, December 05th, 2008

Many smokers seek freedom from the addiction to nicotine. They have good reasons to take these measures. Smokers experience a broad range of physical affects as well as mental and emotional affects. Known physical effects of smoking include numerous forms of cancer, heart disease, bronchitis, and strokes. Smoking can provoke an asthma attack and making asthma worse. Besides the physical problems, smoking can cause nervousness and anxiety when the smoker goes long periods without nicotine.

Because smoking is so addictive, smokers often try many ways to quit smoking before finally kicking the habit. It is recommended to quit “cold turkey,” or by stopping completely because smoking a single cigarette causes the body to crave more. Smokers often use therapies that replace the source of nicotine, such as gum, nasal sprays, or patches, gradually lowering the dosage. There are also a few prescription medicines on the market that appear to be effective in fighting nicotine addiction, including Bupropion, an antidepressant, and Varenicline, both of which reduce the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

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