Monthly Archives: November 2009

How to protect glasses?

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Have you ever found that your lenses are easy to get indistinct or frayed? Thus, you cannot see things clearly and have to get a new one. However changing glasses too often may cost you not only a lot of money but also a lot of time. Then how to make your eyeglasses more durable? Here are some tips for you!171

When you put on or take off your glasses, you should hold the frame legs with both hands and gently take it down. With one hand only, the frame is easy to get out of shape; While cleaning glasses, you should begin with the left leg, for most of the legs are designed from the left to right; If the frame is dirty, a piece of soft cloth can be used to clean it. And if there is some dirt that is difficult to clean up, you can use soapy water
or detergent to erase it. As for the dirt in the interstice of frame, you can use a used soft toothbrush
gently scrub to remove them. As for the lenses which need special care, there are some special tips as follows. Firstly, we must know that lenses should be kept clean and bright, non-stick oil, and to be protected from scratches. Therefore, when rubbing lenses, you must use special lenses or soft swab paper or handkerchief. When there are dust and sand staining on the lens, you should first wash it with clean water, and then get it rubbed, otherwise the lens is possible to be scratched. What’s more, you’d better rinse the lens with tap water before you rub it. You can also use the neutral soap or special cleaning agents to clean. Dry the lens with appropriative paper after washing it.

In addition, in daily life, try to keep the lens away from high temperature, because high temperatures will contribute to the mis-shape of both frames and lenses. In addition, get away from strong organic solvents, such as acetone, ethylether and perfume, for which will corrode the frames and lenses.

Dizziness and its Prevention

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Not only is dizziness more common in old age, unfortunately it can also be more incapacitating for those advancing into their golden years. Even the duration, causes and frequency of dizziness are found to be higher in older people. The large potential causes of dizziness negates the myth advocating psychological reasons as the main culprit for dizziness and nausea.health1

Although this form of dizziness is less common than otologic, it is worth mentioning. It usually follows a vascular event (stroke) involving the cerebellum and brainstem. This form of dizziness must be taken seriously as can be a symptom of a more serious underlying disease. Neurologic disorders may also vertigo by blocking or interrupting the brainstem pathways.

The key to the successful treatment of dizziness is the preciseness of its diagnosis. However, in older people, most cases are not clearly diagnosed and hence medication is tough to prescribe.

Dizziness is commonly interpreted as a feeling of imbalance and discomfort in the head, as if everything is spinning around you. It is obviously a sensation inside one’s head. During menopause this feeling can be common in some women and could be associated with other more well-known symptoms or as a result of tiredness, not eating properly or lack of hydration.

Living with anxiety dizziness every day can be very wearing. Sufferers may find that their lives become restricted because of the fear that it will happen again.

The problem with this though is that it creates a cycle of fear, which leads to more anxiety which of course then leads to more dizzy spells.

Preventions

Have you ever wondered how different your life would be if you could stop dizziness from making you avoid things you love to do? Dizziness is often a symptom of anxiety or stress. When you eliminate the root of the problem by engaging in serious stress relief and anxiety reducing exercises you can make serious headway in your efforts to stop dizziness all together.

Other symptoms include runny nose, pain and pressure in facial cavities and fatigue. These problems can be cured with the help of medicines and natural treatments.

Pregnancy Massage For Pregnant Mums

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Pregnancy massage is one of the most pampering and beneficial activities a pregnant mother can do.

As well as being deeply relaxing for the mother and helping aches and pains associated with being pregnant, massage can also be helpful for the unborn baby.

Massage during pregnancy has a wide range of great of health benefits, including…38

* Massage relieves muscle spasms, cramps associated with the stress of extra weight bearing and physical changes that occur during pregnancy.
* It reduces stress and allows the mother to relax, both important for during the pregnancy and labour
* The health of the baby is enhanced through increasing blood circulation, lymph circulation, reducing edema and increasing cellular respiration.
* Massage makes the mother feel nurtured and pampered and this can then be passed onto the baby
* It assists in reducing the stress in the weight bearing joints and other bone and muscle structures.
* It also helps maximise breathing capacity which is needed during labour and delivery.

As the mother’s body undergoes major changes when she becomes pregnant, massage is not recommended during the first three months to ensure the health of the mother and the baby.

Doctors suggest that the pregnancy become well established before the massage takes place.

However it is highly recommended for pregnant women in the second and third trimesters that have had no problems with the pregnancy and no history of miscarriage.

It is also recommended during the birth to help assist the mother relax and relieve contraction pain.
Pregnancy massage can be done in a number of ways; the most common is for the mother to lie on her side, bolstered with pillows. This way the therapist can get access to most parts of the client’s body whilst the client remains comfortable on the massage table. There are also a number of special massage cushions available that can be used specifically for pregnancy massage that help support the mother and baby.

Niacin For Cholesterol Lowering

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Do you know the relationship between niacin and cholesterol levels? The answer is that niacin is known to help lower cholesterol levels. It is also known as vitamin B3. However as there are many types and forms of niacin, which is the best niacin cholesterol lowering supplement? What are its benefits and what are its disadvantages?

The first thing to know is the different forms of niacin that are just actually tagged as niacin. Its forms include the nicotinic acid, nicotinamide, and inositol hexaniacinate. Each form has different benefits and effects.

Nicotinic acid lowers cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart attack. This comes in a number of types. On the other hand, nicotinamide is a product derived from nicotinic acid. And the last item I want to mention is inositol hexaniacinate which is another version of nicotinic acid which doesn’t produce side effects. It is popular, but I would like to let you know that its effectiveness in reducing cholesterol is not proven.

The nicotinic acid of niacin has forms that differ in release. The immediate release or IR type releases the acid directly into the blood. Because of its fast approach, it causes some side effects. Itching and flushing can be felt once the acid is released into the blood.

The extended release or ER type is slower than the IR. Its side effects are not as abrupt as the IR type but it can only be purchased with a doctor’s prescription. The last type is the sustained-release nicotinic acid which is put into the blood over a time period. Its side effects are not apparent compared to the other two but the risk of liver failure is high. It is available even without a doctor’s prescription.

Migraine Headache Treatment

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Migraines are a medical condition that impairs millions of people each year. While migraines differ in severity, common symptoms include altered perceptions, severe headaches, and nausea. A migraine is a unilateral and pulsating vascular headache that can last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours. Almost one-third of migraine patients experience an aura before the incident occurs. Additionally, some patients experience photophobia (sensitivity of light) during migraines. There are a variety of migraine headache treatment options for migraines, including preventive treatment, trigger management, attack aborting, and pain management

Preventative Treatment
Preventative migraine headache treatment options are used to prevent – or reduce – the number of migraines a person suffers from. Treatment usually is in the form of a medication or patch. Beta-blockers, antidepressants, calcium channel blockers, Methysergide, and Divalproex Sodium have proven to be beneficial preventative treatment options. Beta-blocker therapy has been noted to be the best solution for most patients as it has the least amount of side effects. Studies have shown that antidepressants have serotonin and analgesic effects. Doctors have found that calcium channel blockers influence vessel constriction, one of the key issues migraine sufferers face. Methysergide is a treatment option available to select patients, as the side effects are profound. Methysergide works by altering serotonin levels. Divalproex Sodium is a proven treatment option for Epilepsy patients, however; studies show the medicine, in small doses, can prevent migraine symptoms.

Trigger Management
Trigger management migraine treatments are aimed at identifying what causes migraines. Triggers can include a change of weather, air pressure, bright lights, glare, fluorescent light, fumes, and foods. Foods can cause migraines, including processed meats and cheeses, red wine, dried fish, beans, MSG, beer, and aspartame. Trigger management treatments identify what the trigger is, and helps the patient avoid or minimize such triggers. Caffeine, stress, anxiety, excitement, depression, and worrying do not trigger migraines.