Serious Skin Care: Beyond the Basics of SoapWritten by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
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Under eye Circles and Bags: Lack of sleep, allergies, or skin irritations may sometimes cause skin around eyes to appear puffy and darkened. If you are prone to these conditions, look for an eye cream that contains shea butter. This natural ingredient extracted from Central African Mangifolia tree can reduce skin discolorations, restore skin tone, and diminish fine lines. Wrinkles: Wrinkles are quite literally a sign of times. There are a number of products and techniques available today to remove or diminish wrinkles. They range from over counter anti-wrinkle creams to expensive and intrusive plastic surgery. You can choose which method works best for you based on number of wrinkles you have, and how much you are bothered by them. Protecting your skin from sun damage is very best thing you can do to prevent wrinkles from developing in first place. Use a sunscreen with at least an SPF 15 everyday. Age Spots: Age spots develop over time on areas of body that have been exposed to sun. These spots are particularly bothersome when they occur on face. There are several products on market such as fade creams and retinols that can diminish appearance. However, you should always consult your health care provider before attempting to treat age spots. These spots could be a precursor to cancer, and your doctor should examine them carefully to rule out a more serious illness. Eczema: This condition varies in its symptoms and severity from person to person. It can manifest either as patches of dry irritated skin, or it can produce areas of broken, swollen, and bleeding skin. Eczema can either be genetically inherited or it can occur as a reaction to potent allergy causing irritants such as nickel, and some chemicals. If you are plagued by this skin condition, see your health care provider to determine best course of action. Medications, creams, and lifestyle changes such as switching detergents and clothing fabrics, may be necessary. It may also be helpful to avoid dietary irritants such as dairy and wheat products, processed foods, citrus fruits, alcohol, coffee and chocolate For more information on natural cosmetics and skin care visit: http://www.skin-care-support.org or http://www.make-up-cosmetics.com.
Dr. Group, the founder/CEO and clinical director for the Global Healing Center, heads a research and development team producing advanced, new, natural health protocols and products. To learn more visit http://www.ghchealth.com.
| | Weight Loss SurgeryWritten by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
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Malabsorptive Procedures: Weight loss surgeries that alter digestive process are referred to as malabsorptive procedures. There are several different types of malabsorptive weight loss surgery. Some of these techniques involve a bypass of small intestine, thereby limiting absorption of calories. Malabsorptive weight loss surgery reduces amount of intestine that comes in contact with food so that body absorbs fewer calories. •Biliopancreatic Diversion: The goal of this surgery is to restrict amount of food consumed and alter normal digestive processes. It also involves creation of a stomach pouch, but it is a larger pouch than one created in a restrictive weight loss surgery. Biliopancreatic diversion alters anatomy of small intestine to divert bile and pancreatic juices so they meet ingested food closer to middle or end of small intestine. Patients report a greater degree of satisfaction with this procedure than with restrictive weight loss surgery, because they are able to eat larger meals. And this surgery provides greatest amount of malabsorption, it also allows for greatest amount of weight loss. But as with restrictive weight loss surgery, long-term success is dependent upon patient’s ability to adhere to a dietary, supplement, exercise and behavioral regimen. Combined Procedures Gastric Bypass Roux-en-Y is a recently developed procedure that utilizes principles of both restrictive and malabsorptive weight loss surgeries. According to American Society for Bariatric Surgery and National Institutes of Health, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is most frequently performed weight loss surgery in United States. This procedure involves creation of a small stomach pouch with remainder of stomach completely stapled shut and divided from pouch. The outlet from pouch than empties directly into lower portion of jejunum, thus bypassing calorie absorption. By adding malabsorption to a restrictive weight loss procedure, food is delayed in mixing with bile and pancreatic juices that aid in absorption of nutrients. The result is an early sense of fullness, combined with a sense of satisfaction that reduces desire to eat. Taking product Slimirex™ can also help you manage your weight.For more information on weight loss go to http://www.weightlossobesity.com.
Dr. Group, the founder/CEO and clinical director for the Global Healing Center, heads a research and development team producing advanced, new, natural health protocols and products. To learn more visit http://www.ghchealth.com.
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