Archive for February, 2010

Zapping or Chilling Fat – Non-Surgical Means of Tackling Fat

Skimming off flab from the waistline and thighs has evolved into a central pursuit of modern times. Now a set of devices has shown potential in non-surgically tackling spare tyres or one’s midriff bulge. The Zeltig applicator is fastened to the felonious joggle and then chills down patches of midriff in an hour-lasting sitting at the physician’s clinic. Zerona – a four-clawed laser machine – a fat zapper that targets areas of the abdomen, flank and hip employing red shafts in the course of the 6-forty minutes long lasting treatments. There has been rousing excitement due the prospects offered by these novel equipments which could non-surgically assault fat. However, it is quite preliminary for end users to be able to gauge the efficacy of each of these technologies. Zerona laser has  [...]

Women’s Hair Loss – Ways to salvage a shedding mane

Medicine treatments for androgenetic alopecia could be effective to a certain extent however several doctors vacillate on prescribing pill or other types of treatments fearing they could meddle with the body’s androgen’s levels. Firstly confirmation that hair loss is because of androgen or male hormones in the body or due to a sensitized over-reaction to usual androgen levels is conducted. Hence, doctors mostly suggest topical cures that are direct scalp applications. Starting off on treatment as quickly as doable when hair fall commences would offer the optimal effects as drawn out androgenetic alopecia could harm several hair follicles. Using anti-androgens following extended hair fall would aid in preventing additional harm and promote hair re-growth from roots which has been inactive  [...]

Real Scoop on Weird-n-Wacky Hair Treatments

A glossy thick mane is truly a crowning glory for his/her owner. No leaf is left unturned by many trying out an array of age-old treatments which are considered really effective. Well, here’s an elaboration of all those age-old wives’ tales on hair improvement remedies and which ones would really do the trick. Beer Wash Down A rather conventional treatment, however deposits of barley or hops remain in the hair on evaporation of the beer. This coat does tend to offer the hair greater volume, sheen and bounce; however one would smell alike a brewery which could be quite bothersome. It is also rather pricey. Rain Water As rain water has no hardness alike that often found in tap waters it is ideal for hair. Prior to wide-array of shampoos becoming available, rain water would have assisted  [...]

Lupus – How it impacts Pregnancy?

Lupus is often noted to affect females in their reproductive years. Those women detected with lupus are medically advised on avoiding pregnancy as lupus signs could exacerbate or pregnancy might end in miscarriage. In case a pregnant woman develops lupus then it could have an effect on her kidneys and a greater risk to the foetus. Fertility or conception chances would be diminished during the flare-up phases of this disease due to hormonal fluctuations occurring as a result of lupus or side-effects associated with drug intake for treating the condition. Impact of Lupus on Materno-fetal Health Expectant mothers with lupus might start developing signs analogous to pre-eclampsia like swollenness, proteinuria – a kidney condition leading to anomalously elevated protein levels in urine, hypertension  [...]

Genotropin – Illicit, Unchecked & potentially Risky Anti-Aging Shot Preferred by Celebs

Initially surfacing as a treatment for developmental disorders, somatropin drug (additionally vended as brand name Genotropin) has been pegged as the definitive weaponry to combat aging and staying youthful. Its firm believers and supporters affirm that Genotropin could reduce body fat, boost up muscle mass, making the eyes appear brighter, skin tauter, clearer complexion and thicker mane for invalidating the signs of growing old. However, detractors argue that in their pursuit for looking beautiful, those using it are toying with an about to set-off time bomb, indicating that the bequest of Genotropin could be joint and muscular aches, diabetes and cancer. Atropin is the synthetically innate form present in our system. Human growth hormone or hGH is vital for body development and whose production  [...]

Novel Morning-after Birth Control pill – Efficacy Lasting 5 Days Later

A new-fangled morning-after birth control tablet could be taken till 5 days following sexual intercourse – a plus point that till present times had not been developed, physicians aver. The outcomes of a noteworthy study conducted indicate that the pill has greater efficacy as compared to existent medicines consumed by scores of women every year. The tablet is believed to prevent nearly 2/3rds of unplanned and undesired conceptions when taken in the time span of the usual morning-after birth-control pill of three days or seventy-two hours. The usual birth control pill is believed to prevent pregnancies in sixty percent of the situations. Also when consumed the complete 5 days following unprotected sexual contact, this new-fangled tablet has been shown to be successful in preventing pregnancies  [...]

Common FAQS on Efficacy of Emergency Contraception Pills

Emergency contraception (additionally called as ‘morning after pills’) lowers the chances of pregnancy when taken in the initial couple of days following sexual contact. How effectual are Emergency Contraception Pills? However, the extent to which it lowers the likelihood of pregnancy is dependent on the type of emergency contraception one is using and how soon one has taken it following unprotected sex. Generally, exclusively progestin constituent emergency contraceptive pills (for instance Plan B) have greater efficacy as compared to combined emergency contraceptive pills. The progestin-only Emergency contraceptive pills (for instance Next Choice, Plan B One-Step) when taken in the initial twenty-four hours following sexual contact, they could lower pregnancy chances by nearly ninety-five  [...]