Friday, April 10, 2009

Anti aging

Aging is a phenomenon concerned with certain hormones in the body that start reducing with the increase in age of a person and as a result various signs of aging start showing on a person. There are many signs and symptoms that develop with growing age. Skin loses its sheen and elasticity, hair starts graying, problems of vision, hearing crop up and there is a general decrease in energy levels and the person starts to tire quickly. There can also be behavioral changes, lower memory levels and change in sleeping habits. Aging is inevitable just as any thing born has to die one day. By using all natural anti aging skin care treatment a youthful appearance can be maintained and a glowing skin free of wrinkles and lines can be a reality.

Anti aging and leitlinien or guidelines (in German) gives a list as to how to prevent, reverse or slow the process of aging and help people live a longer, youthful and happy life. It includes nutrition, skin care, and levels of physical fitness, vitamins, hormone treatments, herbal and other forms of medical treatment. Anti aging medicine focuses on the persons urge to look young and good, feel good and live a happy life. It is also based on adopting a healthy lifestyle to avoid falling sick, regular exercises and a strict diet. All natural anti aging skin care is about use of easy natural remedies to look youthful and have a glowing wrinkle free skin.

It is advised to avoid caffeinated drinks and have plenty of water which helps in adding more elasticity and glow to the skin. It is also stressed to drink a lot of fruit juice which contain anti oxidants which is nature’s anti aging product. There is another side to the argument. Experts around the world debate on the impact this craze on people and the effects of anti aging and public health.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Allergies

We have come across situations where some individuals suddenly start showing abnormal reactions like heavy sneezing, coughing, itching, watery eyes, nose and start getting rashes on the skin etc., whereas there are others in the group who are quite normal. These some individuals are showing symptoms of allergies wherein a body reacts differently to a seemingly ordinary situation. The substances which cause these allergies are called allergens and the body reacts when these allergens make contact through any of our sense organs. The most common of allergens are pollen dust, mites, animal fur, molds, certain plants and foods, bacteria, insect bites and seasonal factors like extreme heat and cold weather.

Not much is known as to why an allergy is caused and why only certain people get to suffer this condition. It could be running in the family and is inherited, but in majority of cases it is caused by sudden reactions. There is no age bar and there are cases where small babies who are normally breastfed develop baby food allergies. Allergies as such are not life threatening but do cause a lot of discomfort and affect our routine lives As part of treatment, doctors first conduct a skin test to find out what is the cause of the problem. Once it becomes known as to which substances the body is reacting to, the medicine is given accordingly.

The main methods of treatment of allergies are avoiding the allergens, medicines and lastly anti immune injections. The most common are the home remedies for allergies wherein we avoid the situations causing allergies at home. These include frequent washing and dusting of furniture, carpets, beddings to rid them of dust and mites. The face is to be covered with mask to prevent breathing in the dust. Use air conditioners and air filters to purify the air we breathe and also avoid keeping pets who can pollute the home.