Natural Ways to Treat Stretch Marks

Written by Lori Stryker


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Genetics play a role in whether a pregnant woman will develop stretch marks, but equally influential factors arerepparttar condition ofrepparttar 114837 skin and nutrition in determiningrepparttar 114838 onset and severity of stretch mark development. Well-hydrated and healthy skin stretches more easily, so drinking plenty of fluids and eating foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc and silica, a component in collagen formation, are beneficial.

Lotions, creams and other topical treatments will not reachrepparttar 114839 dermis, but they can help relieverepparttar 114840 itchiness or dryness associated with stretch marks. Keepingrepparttar 114841 skin moisturized decreases any discomfort that may be felt and if stretch marks are treated when they first appear, their appearance may be reduced significantly. Massaging nutrient-rich natural oils such as wheatgerm, jojoba or vitamin E can help healrepparttar 114842 epidermis and also increase blood circulation torepparttar 114843 affected area, assistingrepparttar 114844 healing process. Pregnant women should avoid products containing clary sage, basil, cinnamon or thyme, as these might adversely affectrepparttar 114845 fetus.

Stretch marks eventually fade and become less obvious over time. Maintaining a balanced perspective about stretch marks can keep pregnancy a most precious time for mother and baby.

Lori Stryker has been researching and developing all natural skin care and make-up for the purpose of offering men and women safe natural cosmetics for everyday use. She brings to her research a specialist in human biology from the University of Toronto, coupled with a professional home economics degree and an education degree from the University of British Columbia, fusing chemical and biological knowledge with food family and textile sciences.


The Cold Facts about Hypothermia

Written by Thomas Yoon


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Field Treatment for Hypothermia

The basic principles of re-warming a hypothermic victim are to conserverepparttar heat they have and to replacerepparttar 114836 body fuel they are burning up to generate that heat.

Reduce Heat Loss. Find shelter fromrepparttar 114837 wind, and cold. This could be under a tree, in tent, or in a sleeping bag. If at all possible, getrepparttar 114838 victim off ofrepparttar 114839 ground (a foam pad would be ideal). Remove any wet clothing and replace with layers of dry clothing, increased physical activity.

Add Fuel and Fluids. Keep a hypothermic person adequately hydrated and fueled. Give them warm, sweet liquids but NO coffee or tea - and NEVER ALCOHOL! Alcohol - a vasodilator - increases peripheral heat loss

Caffeine - a diuretic - causes water loss increasing dehydration

Tobacco/nicotine - a vasoconstrictor, increases risk of frostbite Provide Heat Source. Light a fire or a stove.

Seek Medical Attention as quickly as possible. Never leave a hypothermic victim alone.

Prevention of Hypothermia

Dress Appropriately. Wear clothing to keeprepparttar 114840 warmth. Avoid cotton!

Stay Dry - be aware that water comes from bothrepparttar 114841 outside (environment) andrepparttar 114842 inside (perspiration). Stay out ofrepparttar 114843 wind if possible.

Keep Your Body Burning. Stay hydrated, and eat foods like carbohydrates and proteins to provide energy.

Conserve Your Energy. Exhaustion leads to a quicker onset of hypothermia.

Summary

It's important to keep warm and dry duringrepparttar 114844 cold, winter months. Dressing appropriately can make a big difference. Wear several loose, warm layers. Thick wool socks and a cap can combat winter's chills. At night, use extra blankets because hypothermia can develop during sleep. Thermal underwear are excellent for keepingrepparttar 114845 heat in your body.

Get plenty of rest. Fatigue makes you more vulnerable to subnormal heat and cold. Eat nutritious foods, and exercise moderately. Limit your alcohol intake because alcohol speeds up body heat loss.

I hope this information will serve you well when you travel torepparttar 114846 extremely cold regions ofrepparttar 114847 world. As a professional seafarer who had worked in extremely cold regions, I have found that thermal underwear gives excellent comfort even in icy arctic cold weather conditions. Excellent high tech thermal underwear could be obtain from Hi-Tech Thermal Underwear

Many years of working experience in Marine, Facilities, Construction has given the author material for writing e-books and articles related to engineering, and management. Subscribe to facworld ezine More information at Marine and M & E


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