วันอาทิตย์ที่ 3 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2555

Tummy Tuck - What Happens Next?

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Planning a tummy tuck

Before you commit to a tummy tuck you should be sure that you have completed your family and do not plan to get pregnant again. You should also commit yourself to a wholesome diet and regular exercise. A tummy tuck is a major execution and your money, discomfort, and risk will all be wasted if you fall pregnant again or allow your weight to fluctuate significantly.

History Of Surgery:Tummy Tuck - What Happens Next?

As with all cosmetic surgery, you should first consult your Gp, even if you're planning to have the course privately. Your Gp is best located to propose you, and with a Gp referral your hidden surgeon will gain way to your full medical records.

Consultation

The first step in your medicine will be a consultation with your surgeon. It is important to be open and honest during this process to ensure you get the medicine that is right for you, and that you have realistic expectations of the outcome of the surgery.

Your surgeon will talk to you about your execution and discuss your reasons for having it. He or she may propose counselling before they agree to the operation.

You will also be asked a series of questions about your medical history, diet, and smoking and drinking habits, as these will all impact the success your surgery.

The tummy tuck procedure

Each execution is different, depending on the extent of the excess skin and fat, and basic muscle damage. However, the course will commonly last between one and two hours and include the following steps:

  • A cut is made over the lower abdomen, commonly from hipbone to hipbone
  • A second cut is made upwards past the navel
  • The skin is lifted to give way to the basic muscle
  • The muscle is repaired and any divorce stitched to create a tighter tone
  • Any excess fat is removed
  • The skin is stretched downwards to flatten the tummy and any excess is cut off
  • The skin is stitched and the navel is repositioned appropriately

Recovery time

As it is a major operation, you need to allow enormous salvage time. The agenda will commonly run as follows:

  • You will need to stay in hospital for 1-2 nights
  • You will feel sore and swollen for any days
  • Any non-dissolvable stitches or clamps will be removed after 5 days
  • You should try non weight-bearing rehearsal such as swimming as soon as you feel able
  • Some patients return to work after 2 weeks, but it could take 3 or 4 weeks
  • You should wear a maintain garment for the first 6 weeks and avoid heavy lifting
  • After 6 weeks you should feel fully recovered

Your clinic will give you detailed guidance about caring for your wound and any drains that have been put in place to clear it. You will also be given a series of aftercare appointments to ensure that all is well.

Risks

Although many thousands of tummy tucks are performed each year without any complications, you should be aware that there are some risks which can be serious. These include wound infections and blood clots. If you have any concerns, consideration any bleeding, or perceive a sudden growth in pain level, you should consult your clinic as soon as possible.

Very occasionally there is nerve damage during the surgery that can leave small areas below the belly button without sensation. This deadness commonly fades with time but can be permanent.

Scarring

Given the nature of the procedure, scarring is inevitable. However, your surgeon will do his or her best to position this below the bikini line and, where possible, in a natural fold or crease. You can minimise the scarring by massaging, moisturising, and even steroid injections. If this is important to you, you should discuss this with your surgeon in advance.

Cost

The midpoint cost of a Tummy Tuck in the Uk is between £4,000 and £5,000. However, as with any hidden treatment, your clinic option should also include factors such as the surgeon's perceive and qualifications, the clinic location and facilities, and your sense of confidence in the organisation.

History Of Surgery:Tummy Tuck - What Happens Next?

วันเสาร์ที่ 2 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2555

Kalonji Oil - History, Nutrition, Benefits & Uses

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Both Kalonji oil and seed are equally good but kalonji oil is preffered over seeds as it is 35to 50% more potent and favorable to use

Kalonji oil is made from truly a distinguished herb called nigella sativa, popularly known as Black cumin or Black seed.

History Of Surgery:Kalonji Oil - History, Nutrition, Benefits & Uses

Kalonji is known nearby the world by many names because of its old beloved history and healthful value viz: black caraway, roman coriander, carvi (french), schwarzkummel (german), kalonji (Hindi/urdu), kezah(Hebrew) chernushka (Russian), corek-otu(Turkish), habbat-albarakah or habbatus-sauda (Arabic) siyah daneh (Persian) etc.

Kalonji is sometimes misleadingly confused with similar finding onion seed and black sesame, both of which are totally unrelated and deffinately are not the same.

history

Kalonji seeds have been found in any sites from old Egypt, together with Tutankhamun's tomb. Although its exact role in Egyptian culture is unknown, it is known that items entombed with a pharaoh were determined prime to assist him in the after life.

The earliest written reference to N. Sativa is opinion to be in the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament where the reaping of nigella and wheat is contrasted (Isaiah 28: 25, 27). Easton's Bible dictionary states that the Hebrew word ketsah refers to without doubt to N. Sativa (although not all translations are in agreement)

In Islam, it is regarded as one of the greatest forms of curative treatment available. Muhammad (S.A.W.) once stated that the black seed can heal every disease-except death-as recounted in the following hadith:

[Sahih Muslim: Book 26 Kitab As-Salam, number 5489]

It is also included in the list of natural drugs of 'Tibb-e-Nabavi', or "Medicine of the Prophet (Muhammad)(S.A.W.)", according to the tradition "hold onto the use of the black seeds for in it is curative for all diseases except death" (Sahih Bukhari vol. 7 book 71 # 592).

Nutritional Components of Kalonji

Kalonji contains over 100 vital nutrients. It is comprised of almost 21% protein, 38% carbohydrates, and 35% plant fats and oils. The active ingredients of Kalonji are nigellone, thymoquinone, and fixed oils.

Kalonji contains vital proportions of protein, carbohydrates and vital unsaturated fatty acids, namely linoleic acid and gamma linolenic acid(omega3 &6), which are vital for a healty immune ideas other than calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin B2, niacin, and vitamin C.

Nigellon semohiprepinon is an efficient treatment of bronchial asthma and respiratory allergies because of its capability to expand and relax the air ways. It also reduces the publish of histamines into the bloodstream and thus works against allergic reactions.

Another active ingredient of kalonji isThymohydrochionon, also acts as an antihistamine and pain reliever.

Use of kalonji helps in synthesis of prostaglandin E1. Prostaglandin E1 suppresses the publish of allergic messenger substances and harmonizes the immune system. While the policy of long term use the body's defence mechanism stops its excess activity and regains its balance. This ameliorates ailments caused by allergic hyper-reactions, such as asthma, hay fever, and eczema

Long-term supplementation with Kalonji can sacrifice allergic symptoms greatly

It has been traditionally used for a range of conditions and treatments connected to respiratory health, stomach and intestinal health, kidney and liver function, circulatory and immune ideas support, as analgesic, antiinflammatory, antiallergic, antioxidants, anticancer, antiviral and for general well-being

Scientific research

Thymoquinone and pancreatic cancer treatment

Researchers at the Kimmel Cancer center at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia have found that thymoquinone, an extract of nigella sativa seed oil, blocked pancreatic cancer cell growth and killed the cells by improving the process of programmed cell death, (apoptosis). While the studies are in the early stages, the findings suggest that thymoquinone could ultimately have some use as a inhibitive strategy in patients who have gone through surgery and chemotherapy or in individuals who are at a high risk of developing cancer.

"The seeds are also rich in sterols, especially beta-sitosterol, which is known to have anticarcinogenic activity."

- Dr. Michael Tierra L.Ac. O.M.D

Black Seed stimulates bone marrow and immune cells and raises the interferon production, protects general cells against cell destroying effects of viruses, destroys tumor cells and raises the number of anti-bodies producing B cells.. U.S. Patents Sections, Antiviral Agents Bulletin #5,482,711

Black Seed proves to have an anti histamine, ant-oxidant, anti=biotic, anti-mycotic and broncho-dilating effect. Cancer Immuno-biology Laboratory, South Carolina

Black Seed is vital source of protein, carbohydrates, vital fatty acids, vitamins A, B1, B2, C and niacin as well as minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron magnesium & zinc Study of Black Seed oil on humans, American Scientists

Kalonji /Black seed/oil uses/home remedies

Cough and Asthma Mix a teaspoon of Kalonji Oil in boiling water and inhale the vapors twice a day. Half a teaspoon (2.5 ml) of Kalonji Oil mixed in a cup of warm water and a tablespoon of honey is also to be given twice daily in the morning and evening. Continue the treatment for 40 days

Dry Cough 2.5 ml Kalonji Oil should be mixed in coffee and given twice a day before meals.

High Chloestrol Give 2.5 ml Kalonji Oil mixed with hot milk daily in the mornings (only once a day). This dissolves fats and dilates veins and arteries

Headache and Ear ache Apply Kalonji Oil on the forehead, sides of the face adjacent to the ears and behind the ears and then bandage the forehead. Give 2.5 ml Kalonji twice a day and continue for 3 days.

Loss of Hair & Premature Graying. Scrub the scalp wholly with lemon, leave it for 15 minutes. Wash with water and shampoo after wholly drying, Thereafter apply Kalonji Oil to the scalp. Repeat for one week and the loss of hair will stop completely. Kalonji Oil stops falling of hair, and gives a new life to dry, damage, dull unmanageable hairs and prevents premature graying of hair. Use continuously for one month.

Weak Eyesight. Take half a teaspoon of Kalonji Oil along with a cup of carrot juice twice a day before meals. For weak eyesight continue the treatment for about 6 months

Backache and Rheumatic pain Mix 2,5 ml Kalonji Oil with one spoon of vinegar and a tablespoon of honey and take this compound in the morning before breakfast and at night after dinner. Continue the treatment for 40 days.

Nausea/Vomiting Take half tsp of fresh ginger juice mixed with equal number of Kalonji Oil, twice a day.

Toothache Mix half teaspoon (2.5 ml) of Kalonji Oil with warm water and gargle. Apply oil on the affected tooth, it will alleviate pain quickly

Nervous Tension/ Stress 2.5 ml of Kalonji Oil with a cup of tea twice a day before meals makes you calm down and eliminates all symptoms of tension.

General weakness & Lethargy/Ed Take half teaspoon (2.5 ml) of Kalonji Oil with one cup orange juice in the morning for ten days.

For revision of of Memory Take half a teaspoon of Kalonji Oil mixed with 10 gms. Of boiled mint twice a day before meals for 20 days.

Diabetes Mix 2.5 ml of Kalonji Oil in a cup of Black Tea and drink in the morning before breakfast and at night after dinner. Continue the treatment till sugar level becomes normal.

Dyspepsia, Acidity & Stomachache

A cup of milk mixed with a teapoon (5 ml) of Kalonji Oil to be taken two times a day for 5 days.

Restful Sleep 2.5 ml Kalonji Oil mixed in a hot drink after supper gives a quiet sleep all through the night.

Leucorrhoea, Amenorrhoea and Pms Take 1 g dried mint leaves and boil in 2 glasses of water till one cup of water is left. Put half teaspoon of Kalonji Oil and give on an empty stomach in the morning and at night. Continue the treatment for 40 days.

Piles and Constipation Mix 2.5 ml of Kalonji Oil in a cup of Black Tea and drink in the morning before breakfast and at night after dinner.

Obesity Mix 2.5 ml of Kalonji Oil and a tablespoon of honey in lukewarm water and drink in the morning before breakfast and at night after dinner

Burning Sensation Mix 2.5 ml Kalonji Oil in one cup of Sweet Lime Juice and drink in the morning before breakfast and at night after dinner.Continue the treatment for 10 days.

Psoriasis Mix 50 ml Kalonji Oil with 60 ml Lemon Juice and apply on the affected area..

Burning in Urine Mix 2.5 ml Kalonji Oil and 10 ml Honey in 250 ml milk and drink twice a day.

Half tsp(2.5 ml) daily with pure honey two times a day is good for general health

History Of Surgery:Kalonji Oil - History, Nutrition, Benefits & Uses

วันศุกร์ที่ 1 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2555

A Brief History of Breast Cancer

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Ancient Egyptians first noted and recorded the disease as tumors, or ulcers, of the breasts, ended that there was no real cure and that the only form of rehabilitation was cauterization with a tool called the "fire drill". Since then, there have been many similar cases described by doctors throughout history that ended that there was no cure; or legitimately sufficient treatment.

When doctors started to understand the human circulatory principles in the seventieth century, they also managed to manufacture a link in the middle of breast cancer and the lymph nodes in the armpits. in the middle of the seventeen and eighteen hundreds, the French surgeon Jean Petit and Scotsman Benjamin Bell were the first ones to remove the lymph nodes, breast tissue and chest muscle in an endeavor to save woman from breast cancer.

History Of Surgery:A Brief History of Breast Cancer

By the 1880s, William Halsted started performing mastectomies. His procedure became known as the Halsted Radical Mastectomy and it remained a favorite procedure in the fight against breast cancer right up to the 1970s.

Breast cancer is a cancer of the glandular breast tissue and is found in both male and female patients. Worldwide breast cancer accounts for practically 1% of all deaths, is the fifth most base form of cancer and the most base form found in women.

Although breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women in the United States, it is only the second most base cause of cancer death in women (after lung cancer). U.S. women have a one in eight lifetime chance of developing invasive breast cancer and an practically 3% chance of breast cancer causing their death. Due to our modern lifestyle the 'experts' claim and have also noted, a necessary increase in the number of cases since the 1970s.

The breast is composed of same tissues in males and females. Therefore breast cancer also occurs in males, though it is less common. Although men have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, this risk appears to be rising. There seems to be an increased incidence of breast cancer in men with prostate cancer.

The famed point about male breast cancer is that the prognosis is worse in men than in women and rehabilitation of men with breast cancer is similar to that of the rehabilitation given to older women. Because the male breast tissue is confined to the area directly behind the nipple, rehabilitation for males has usually been a mastectomy.

On a more distinct note, most breast cancer symptoms do not turn out to record underlying breast cancer. These usually turn out to be benign diseases of the breast and only record the more base symptoms similar to breast cancer itself. However, any appearance of new breast indication of illness should be taken very seriously by patients and doctors; because of the possibility of an underlying breast cancer that can manufacture at any age.

As with all types of cancer, the detection and rehabilitation of breast cancer has a far greater chance of a distinct outcome by detecting it earlier rather than later.

History Of Surgery:A Brief History of Breast Cancer