Monday, July 30, 2007
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Celebrity Breast Sizes - Does Their Cup Truly Runneth Over?
Jennifer Lopez breast size: Modest B cup
Angelina Jolie breast size : C cup : Hate to break it to you, but these are probably real. Yes, she is genetic perfection in the form of a waif thin body and large breasts, I'm afraid.
Britney Spears breast size : Modest C cup (when she's not pregnant or is on the slimmer side)
Christina Aguilera breast size : Pre Breast Implants : A cup Post Breast Implants : Large C cup
Catherine Bell breast size : Large D cup : Not definitive that she has implants, but I suspect she was a fairly busty woman who also had implants, which is why this large breast size looks so natural on her, and yet she doesn't have a whole lot of sagging for such a large size.
Jessica Simpson breast size : Small D cup : Jessica Simpson is another celebrity that has been puzzled over as to whether she has implants. Some "experts" say yes, and some say she's natural. I just want to know how she lost all that weight and didn't lose a bit of breast size. Hmmm...
Jessica Alba breast size : Small B cup : Although Jessica Alba is one of those celebs that has worn many a push up bras and I suspect has also worn gel inserts to change cup size so drastically between films, you can tell she has a natural breast size of about a small B cup. She also has very little body fat, which accounts for her perfectly natural smaller size.
While many of us may not be happy with the appearance of our breasts, it is good to know that they do come in all sizes and shapes, and we can actually improve their appearance - whether it be increasing their size, enhancing the shape and contour of the breast, or adding to the perkiness, firmness and perfect beauty of the female form, if we are not happy with our current breast size and appearance. There are lots of ways to do this. Massage, exercise, supplementation and just an all around good diet are a few of the ways.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Breast Surgery for People with Breast Cancer
However before any operation takes place the surgeon will talk to you and discuss with you the most appropriate type of surgery for your particular case of breast cancer.
It should also be remembered that no surgery will take place prior to you consenting to it.
Where breast surgery is concerned the type of surgery that will be performed depends on the size of the cancer in your breast, whether it has spread to any other parts of your body and also personal preference.
However, if your cancer has already been diagnosed then your surgeon will talk to you about the type of surgery that you will need. Although there may be times when the surgeon can not make a decision on what type of surgery he carries out as they do not have a definite diagnosis on the type of cancer that you have. Therefore they may need to carry out a small operation to remove some of the lump in order to examine under a microscope before taking the rest out.
The types of breast surgery that you may have are as follows:
1. Mastectomy - Removal of the whole breast.
2. Lumpectomy or Wide Local Excision - Where only the lump is removed from the breast.*
3. Segmentectomy - This where just part of the breast is removed.*
*These second two options are also known as conservative surgery.
In some cases a patient who has had breast surgery for cancer may need to under go radiotherapy afterwards and this is particular true for those who have either a lumpectomy or Segmentectomy surgery. This lowers the risk of that patient having their cancer returning as it will hopefully kill off the rest of cancer cells if any left after the surgery has taken place. Whilst in other cases patients who have had a mastectomy may find that they are having radiotherapy to the lymph nodes above the collar bone to make sure that all cancerous cells have been removed. Normally the surgeon will discuss what kind of treatment you will have with the radiotherapist once the results from the surgery are back. Unfortunately not radiotherapy treatment can be planned until after the operation has been carried out.
There are many reasons as to why a surgeon will recommend a particular kind of breast surgery, but they will try their utmost to follow a patient’s wishes. In some cases some women would like to keep their breast at all costs, whilst others may prefer to have a mastectomy (because they feel that once the breast is gone the cancer will be gone also) or it is because the do not wish to have radiotherapy. In fact a great deal of research has been carried out and has proved that there is no difference in the outcome whether a patient has a mastectomy or conservative surgery with radiotherapy instead. In fact it has been found that both forms of treatment work equally well in treating breast cancer.
Breast Cancer And Aspirin
A new study suggests that aspirin may lower the risk of breast cancer.
Only one out of five women with breast cancer--versus one out of four without the disease--reported having taken aspirin at least once a week for six months or more. That translates into a 20 percent lower risk for the aspirin takers. Women who took aspirin at least seven times a week had a 30 percent lower risk. (The researchers didn't ask how much aspirin the women took each time.)
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) had a weaker impact on risk, but the study had few ibuprofen takers. However, a study last fall found a 20 percent lower risk of breast cancer among women who took ibuprofen at least twice a week for five to nine years, and a 50 percent lower risk in those who took it for ten years. It also found a 20 percent lower risk in women who took 100 mg or more of aspirin at least twice a week for five to ten years. Regular use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) or low-dose aspirin (less than 100 mg) had no impact on breast cancer risk.
What to do: Talk to your doctor about whether to take aspirin or ibuprofen regularly. Both drugs can cause gastrointestinal bleeding and peptic ulcer disease.
J. Amer. Med. Assoc. 291: 2433, 2488, 2004 and Cancer Research 63: 6096, 2003.
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Sunday, July 15, 2007
Fibrocystic Breast Pain
Painful Breasts? You might have fibrocystic breast pain.
One third of all women will be diagnosed with fibrocystic breasts at some point in their lives. Fibrocystic breasts is a benign condition which should not be confused with breast cancer. Here are some tips to relieve painful breasts. You can reduce fibrocystic breast pain naturally.
First:
1. Eliminate all forms of caffeine containing foods from your diet. This includes foods such as coffee and tea, chocolate, and soda that contains caffeine, like Coke. See Caffeine 2 for a list of caffeine content to popular beverages.
2. Decrease sources of estrogen from your diet such as commercially raised meats . These animals are often feed estrogen, especially chicken. Most poultry contain excessive amounts of hormones that are used to help them grow. Also, avoid prescription sources of estrogen such as birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy.
3. Vitamin E, in doses ranging from 200 IU to 400 IU per day, may reduce symptoms associated with fibrocystic breast changes. Other vitamin suggestions include a B complex, and magnesium. There is now some concern that too much Vitamin E may become dangerous, so do not exceed the 400 IUs per day or consult your health care provider for their opinion.
4. Some people benefit from reducing their daily amount of sugar intake.
ALSO:
1. See your gynecologist if these tips don't reduce your symptoms, or if you have any questions or concerns about fibrocystic breasts.
2. If you use natural progesterone, once you have achieved relief of symptoms gradually taper your dose until you find your lowest effective dose.
3. Wearing a good support bra during painful times is helpful for many women. Visit a local department store with a bra-fitting specialist for a proper fit. Going bra-less will only make the pain worse.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
How to do breast massage?
How to do breast massage?
Women's breasts vary considerably in texture and sensitivity to pressure. Hence, gentle strokes for those who are sensitive or have softer breasts. Moderate pressure may be more effective for those with firmer-textured breasts. A lotion or massaging oil can also help avoid friction, and lessen sensitivity.
Gentle-to-moderate kneading, rubbing, and squeezing strokes with the hands are enough to encourage increased lymph and blood flow to the breast. The breast can be kneaded and squeezed by contracting the palm and fingers of the hand.
1. To drain the lymph fluid from the breast, a common massage stroke is a gentle radial outward stroke from the nipple to the outer edge of the breast. This is done by applying light pressure starting from the centre of the breast and making several strokes outwards from the nipple.
2. Hold your breast. But, instead of squeezing it out, give it a twirling kind of motion. Rotate your hands (and thus the breast) in a clockwise motion, followed by an equal anticlockwise motion. Continue this for about ten times.
3. Open out your palms on the breast such that are facing downwards. Then move your palms downwards so that the fingers rub against the side surfaces of the breast. This should be avoided on the nipple, as it may spoil its shape.
A gradual feeling of warmth in the massaged area indicates increased blood flow to massaged areas.
To gain maximum benefit and therapeutic effects, breast massage should be practiced daily, as part of a routine - perhaps when fresh out of the shower, since the skin is still somewhat moist. Massage can also be done several times a day, depending on requirement and schedule.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Natural Breast Enlargement - Getting Dramatic Results
If you have always wanted to know more about this topic, then get ready because we have all the information you can handle.
Have you ever wondered if what you know about Breast Enlargement is accurate? think the next paragraphs and associate what you know to the newest info on Breast Enlargement.
Natural breast enlargement is an exciting phenomena that many women wanting better breasts are spinning to as alternatives to breast augmentation surgery. The first rule for superior success if you want to attain real and noticeable breast enlargement is to prefer the right product. There are a veer of cheap, watered down herbal formulas out there right now that are a disappointing closure to most of their users. Make sure you know the formula you take has at slightest a resonable success rate.
There is no one natural breast enlargement formula that workings on all women. Think of it as a medication. Not all medications have the same property on all people, therefore the thick variety of brands and formulas available. Every person's body is different, and their body will answer differently to herbs and natural breast enalargement formulas, and take different amounts of time to answer positively.
As we continue, we will take a look at how this new information can be implemented in very special ways.
Second, a good rule of thumb is to prevent any font of caffeine or drink - ESPECIALLY any font of fat burners or diet pills, as these will forever decrease breast size, because the first place we generally lose load is in the breasts. Same goes for carbonated beverages. Avoiding carbonation can enhance the property of a natural breast enlargement regime by not interfering with it's digestion and absorption.
Third, and perhaps most important, moderate to light breast massage. couple this with a good external breast enlarging and/or enhancing formula like a cream or serum, and this really helps to jerk start and push more breast hankie expansion. Many of these external natural breast enlargement formulas contain caffeine. This is OK! You only need to be fretful with avoiding drinking or intake caffeine. It will not move any results when massaged into the skin.
Truthfully, the only difference between you and Breast Enlargement experts is time. If you'll invest a little more time in reading, you'll be that much quicker to authority status when it comes to Breast Enlargement.
Next, try to argue a healthy, balanced diet while taking a natural breast enlargement pill. This helps to evaluate the hormones naturally, and will help promote breast evolution by intensifying the property of the breast enlargement formula. Hormonal imbalance is one of the main reasons breast pills may not work as effectively on some women, so don't take any chances, and eat balanced meals with plenty of protein if this is not how you are already eating.
Also, you may want to supplement your diet with 1000 mg of vitamin C per day. Vitamin C actually helps to extra absorption and utilization of natural breast enlargement preparations (of an herbal nature).
Lastly, try to keep your breasts as limitless from constraints (go bra-less) when possible. As with the light to moderate massage, this actually helps the breasts natural ability to increase in range by encouraging hankie expansion limitless of constraining contraptions which can act as an inhibitor to well cell reproduction.
It is very important to take a natural breast enlargement creation exactly as the maker of the creation prescribes. They know their creation the best, and they've formulated it to work a detailed way, so any diet supplementation, period of day to take it, or lifestyle modifications they suggest should be adhered to as thickly as viable to ensure you are liability everything viable to make the creation work for you.
There's a lot to understand about Breast Enlargement. We were able to present you with some of the proof above, but there is still plenty more to write about in subsequent articles.
The next time you have questions regarding this subject, you can refer back to this article as a handy guide.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Breastfeeding After A Caesarean
Some women have mixed emotions after giving birth by caesarean section. On the one hand, they feel positive that they finally have their child, but on the other, the experience can be quite negative, as they feel that they haven't 'been involved' in their child's birth. It is especially important that mothers who delivered by caesarean begin to breastfeed at once.
Breastfeeding can begin within an hour of a caesarean birth. If you have had general anaesthetic you will feel groggy and shaky for about an hour or so and may need the help of a midwife. If you have had epidural anaesthetic you will continue to receive pain relief for a few hours after the birth. Either way, you will be feeling sore and will almost certainly receive some form of pain relief. The pain relief drugs may enter your breast milk but you should still breastfeed your baby, as getting the baby to latch on and feeding within the first few hours is of great benefit to the child. Homeopathic treatment that does not affect your baby is available. Discuss its use with your doctor and midwife before the birth. You'll receive advice on what form of homeopathic treatment is best for you and, by discussing well before the birth, the hospital will have plenty of notice of your wishes beforehand.
Feeding by lying down on your side or in a semi reclining position are the best positions to use immediately after a caesarean. You can place a soft pillow over your belly so that your baby doesn't kick at the incision. Having a pillow or two under you arm can also help to make you comfortable. It is important that you feel comfortable in whatever ever position you use after a caesarean, as feeding can take quite some time. If you breastfeed by lying down on your side, hold your baby on her side, facing you with her mouth facing the nipple. You should support your baby's back with your arm. You can offer your baby the other breast by simply placing her on your chest and then rolling over.
During the first few hours after birth you will receive help from your midwife and nurses. You are bound to feel sore and tired and will almost certainly need their support in helping you to move into a position you and your baby feel comfortable with. Your midwife will also monitor your breastfeeding, making sure that your baby is latching on properly and is suckling well.
Over the next few days you will be encouraged to try nursing your baby in an upright position. Don't be forced into this: go at your own pace. When you return home it is vitally important that your partner, family or friends give you support. After leaving hospital you will still need help to position the baby when feeding.
Nursing your baby frequently, and other forms of physical contact, are the best ways to establish the normal hormonal balance and closeness with your baby.
By: Robin OBrien
Monday, July 9, 2007
Women's Health - Top Five Killers
Imagine living without illness to slow you down. While there are no lifetime guarantees, enough scientific research has been done to make long, healthy living a possibility. To help women boost health, we list five medical conditions that are of great concern: heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis, depression, and autoimmune diseases.
Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women. In women, the condition is responsible for about 29% of deaths. Yet death in itself isn't the biggest problem for women with heart disease. The real trouble is in premature death and disability. There are far too many women dying of heart disease in their 60s. There are (also) women, who, for many years, are really ill with heart disease - being out of breath, not being able to walk up one glight of stairs ... because heart disease impairs their ability. The symptoms for heart disease are often typical for women.
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer is the most cancer in women. It is second to lung cancer as the leading cause of death for women. Experts say the fear of breast cancer can sometimes be exaggerated, stopping women from going to their doctors for screening, or pushing women to make rash decision about mastectomy, when it may not be necessary. There's a lot of treatment for breast cancer. Women should educate themselves.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis threatens a lot of people, of which 68% are women. Osteoporosis is largely preventable. The behaviours that women develop in their childhood, in their adolescence, and in their early adult years really play a significant role in the development of the disease. That's because bodies build up most of the bone mass until age 30. Then new bone stops forming and the focus is on maintenance of old bone. It is never too late to keep bones strong and avoid fractures.
Depression
Depression appears to affect more women than men. About 12 million women are affected by a depressive disorder each year. Women need that sustenance, and if they don't have it, they tend to get depressed. Sometimes, hormonal changes can also trigger the condition. Statistically the healthiest adults are people in significant relationships. Adults not in nurturing relationships can reduce theri risk of depression by making efforts to reach out into the community.
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases are a group of disorders in which immune system attacks the body and destroys or alter tissues. There are more than 80 serious chronic illnesses in this category, including lupus, multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes.
It is beleived that 75% of autoimmune diseases occur in women. By themselves, each disease appears to be uncommon - except for diabetes, thyroid disease, and lupus, but as a group, the disorders make up the fourth-largest cause of disability among women. It is not known what causes the body to turn on itself, but genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors are suspects.
Since autoimmune diseases are not very well understood, pinpointing specific risk factors is difficult. Symptoms can also be non specific, hampering proper diagnosis. However, if you know something is wrong with you or a loved one, it's important to becomean active health advocate. It's very common for women to make multiple visits to multiple doctors to finally get a diagnosis, but someone should take their symptoms seriously.
We examine five medical conditions every woman should be concerned about, to lead a healthy life...
By: Michael Douglas, Article Directory
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Breasts. An Owner’s Manual - Real Questions from Teen Readers.
Q. How big will my breasts get and what is normal?
A. There is no 'real' answer to this question, since we all come in different sizes. Some of us are tall and some short. Similarly, some girls have large, medium, or small breasts. However, many girls are unhappy because they think their breasts are too small or too large.
Attitudes about breast size are often influenced by fashion. From a health perspective, there is no ideal breast size. Breast size bears no relationship to breast cancer or ability to nurse a baby. There are surgical procedures available to increase or decrease the size of breasts. These are major operations and they should not be entered into without considerable thought and extensive information, as they have possible serious drawbacks and complications. Padded bras are safer alternatives for those who want their breasts to appear larger. There are also 'breast enhancers' that a lot of people on TV or in movies use now instead of surgery. They are available at bra stores and on the net. They look very real, BTW.
Also, remember that you have time on your side as breasts continue to grow, especially during puberty and pregnancy. Improving nutrition may also contribute to increased too.
Q. If your mother and sisters have small breasts will you have small ones too?
A. There is some genetic component to breast size. However, there are some health professionals that argue about this. It is not uncommon within one family to see sisters or mother and daughters with very different breast sizes.
Q. Are breasts just fat tissue? What I can do to make my breasts bigger?
A. Breasts are made up of fat and fibrous tissue with glands that enlarge during pregnancy to allow for breast feeding (see diagram below). When a women gains weight, her breasts usually get bigger. Exercise can enlarge the 'look' of the breasts, not by adding fat to breast tissue, but by enlarging the muscles beneath the breasts. This sometimes can cause breast tissue loss in some women because when they workout they lose fatty tissue. You know your body and how it responds to weight gain and loss after a while.
(Courtesy of Harper and Row Publishers)
There are no other effective non-surgical alternatives for breast enlargement, there are no known 'herbs' or supplements that health care providers will endorse for breast size increase. Surgical breast enlargement involves placing an artificial liquid (saltwater or silicone) containing device into the space between the breast tissue and the underlying muscle through a small incision under the nipple or in the armpit. If that is something you are interested in, talk to your parents and give it a lot of thought.
FYI: More than 150,000 women had breast augmentation surgery last year; an all-time high. At the same time, the number of teenagers who choose breast implants has more than doubled in the last two years. Do guys really care? It depends on the guy, but if he's really into you he shouldn't care about your breast size.
Q. One of my breasts is a bit larger than the other, is this normal? What are these bumps around my nipples?
A. A woman’s breasts are rarely symmetrical. One breast is usually slightly larger or smaller, higher or lower, or even shaped differently than the other. The size and characteristics of the nipple also vary greater from woman to woman. In some women, the nipples are constantly erect. In others, they will only become erect when stimulated by cold or touch. Some women also have inverted (turned in) nipples. Inverted nipples are not a cause for concern unless the condition is a new change.
There are hair follicles around the nipple, so hair on the breast is not uncommon. A nipple can be flat, round, or cylindrical in shape. The color of the nipple is determined by the thinness and pigmentation of its skin. The nipple and areola (the pigmented area surrounding the nipple) contain specialized muscle fibers that respond to stimulation to make the nipple erect. Within the areola the Montgomery’s gland is contained. These glands may appear as tiny, raised bumps on the surface of the areola. These bumps are normal. The Montgomery’s gland helps lubricate the areola. When the nipple is stimulated, the muscle fibers will contract, the areola will pucker, and the nipples become hard. (See the above image for reference)
Breast shape and appearance undergo a number of changes as a woman ages. In young women, the breast skin stretches and expands as the breasts grow, creating a rounded appearance. Young women tend to have denser breasts (more glandular tissue) than older women.
The size and shape of women’s breasts varies considerably. Some women have a large amount of breast tissue, and so they have large breasts. Other women have less tissue with little breast fat.
Factors that may influence your breast size include:
Family history
Age
Weight loss or gain
History of pregnancies and breast feeding
Thickness and elasticity of the breast skin -- if
you have fair skin, you most likely have "thin skin".
Degree of hormonal influences on the breast (particularly estrogen and progesterone). Like when your breasts become larger when you have your period or if you take the birth control pill or hormone replacement therapy.
Menopause
It is important for women to become familiar with the normal anatomy and physiology (function) of their breasts so that they can recognize early signs of possible abnormalities.
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Why Do Girls' Breasts Get Bigger?
There are many factors that influence growth of breasts. These include nutrition and genetics, both because of hormone stimulation. Breast growth is one of the important things that happens during puberty. The pubertal hormones produced by the pituitary gland (located in the brain and responsible for producing a variety of hormones), play a critical role. One of the earliest signs that puberty has begun is enlargement of the breasts as a result of increased production of ovarian estrogen stimulated by these pituitary hormones. Boys also often experience breast enlargement during the early stages of their pubertal growth spurt, but their breasts usually shrink in size after one or two years. As long as estrogen continues to be secreted in females, breasts will grow and/or maintain their size. Breasts may also enlarge slightly in women taking birth control pills or, after menopause, estrogen-replacement pills. Naturally, breasts enlarge during pregnancy as a result of marked increase in estrogen secretion. Girls with poor diets and weight loss may notice that their breasts get smaller. If these girls improved their nutrition, their breasts would enlarge to their previous size
Thursday, July 5, 2007
What You Need to Know About Herbal Supplements
We all know how the right herb can add new life to a recipe. And research indicates that herbs might have the same effect on us.
Today's popular herbal potions promise better sleep, less fatigue, reduced anxiety, even help in the battle against depression. And the herbal answers to these ailments are nothing new.
-->History of Herbal Supplements
Herbal medicine is rooted in ancient traditions. Texts dating back to 2500 BC speak of the ability of herbal remedies to restore harmony to an imbalanced, unhealthy body.
Garlic and juniper have been common medicines for about 4,000 years. Research suggests that Egyptians in the era of Ramses III used poppy extracts to calm children.
It wasn't until the 1700s that herbalists sought to identify the individual chemicals in the plants. Once separated from the plant itself, these compounds took on new properties. In the last 150 years, these compounds have been used to create pharmaceutical drugs.
-->Herbs Today
Today, herbal supplements comprise an industry all their own. According to a recent poll, about 60 million adults take herbal supplements. Proponents say they can help with everything from chronic illnesses to more mundane complaints, such as insomnia, headaches, and fatigue, even the common cold.
The category "herb" includes any plant with culinary or medicinal value. That includes the botanicals we associate with today's pharmaceuticals, as well as the herbal supplements we purchase, and, of course, the herbs we use to enhance the flavor of our food, such as garlic and sage. Today, the practice of a western herbalist primarily draws on 150 to 200 plants.
Because herbs are promoted as all-natural, alternative medicines, consumers tend to think of them more as vitamins than as actual drugs. But experts say these botanical remedies are just as—or more—potent, than their pharmaceutical counterparts, so it's important to exercise caution.
What's more, herbal supplements do not have to meet the same federal regulations that other drugs do. That means potency, purity, and safety are not necessarily consistent from brand to brand. It's important to talk with your doctor before starting to take any supplement.
Maggie Greenwood-Robinson, PhD., author of Kava: The Ultimate Guide to Nature's Anti-Stress Herb, recommends buying herbal supplements only from a well-known and trusted manufacturer.
"Herbal products vary in potency due to a number of factors, one of which is the original plant itself," she says. "It may have more or less of the active ingredients than other members of the crop. The extraction process varies, too, and may affect potency. A consumer interested in purchasing herbal supplements should do so on the basis of manufacturer reputation."
-->Cautions
According to the International Food Information Council, the FDA has listed the following herbal supplements as "risky": Chaparral, comfrey, DHEA, dieter's tea with senna, aloe, rhubarb root, buckthorn, cascara, caster oil, penny royal, and sassafras.
Greenwood-Robinson says some of us should stay away from herbs altogether. "Anyone who is pregnant or nursing should avoid herbs. If there are herbs in the home, they should be kept out of the reach of children, just as you would keep medicines out of reach," she says. And she does not recommend herbal remedies for children.
Mothers trying to conceive should avoid echinacea purpura, St. John's wort, and gingko biloba. Recent research indicates a possible connection between these herbals and infertility.
Ask your doctor for information on dosages for herbal supplements, as well as possible interactions with other drugs. If the manufacturer is a trusted one, follow the recommended dosages on the label, and do not exceed them.
If the supplement you choose provides a dosage range on the label, always begin with the smallest dose, and stop taking the supplement immediately if you sense any sort of allergic reaction, which can range from hives to difficulty breathing.
-->Common Herbs and their Uses Cellasene "For health and beauty," Greenwood-Robinson says, "the big news in herbal supplements is a category I call cellulite-control supplements."
Greenwood-Robinson discusses the merits of this herb in her book, The Cellulite Breakthrough. Cellasene, Greenwood-Robinson says, contains a mixture of herbs with multiple benefits—one of which is to improve "microcirculation" in the network of tiny vessels in the body. Poor microcirculation is thought to contribute to the development and progression of cellulite.
Echinacea
"Sipping a cup of Echinacea tea may put cold symptoms on the run, or even shorten the course of a cold," Greenwood-Robinson says. Research shows that the herb is effective in stimulating the immune system for its fight against viruses and bacteria." Echinacea is potent, and many experts don't recommend it for prolonged use (some researchers caution against taking Echinacea for more than 10 days.)
Evening Primrose Oil (EPO)
Hailed as a beauty herb, this supplement claims to help you grow healthy skin, hair, and nails. Other studies show it can help alleviate premenstrual syndrome.
Garlic
Research shows that garlic may help improve cholesterol levels and protect against breast cancer. Long hailed as a natural antibiotic, garlic can stimulate the immune system, so it's a popular supplement among those wishing to ward of colds and bronchitis. Research suggests garlic may help prevent bacterial or fungal infections, including yeast infections.
Garcinia cambogia
Also known as HCA (hydroxycitric acid), this supplement is found predominately in a particular Southeast Asian fruit. The extract is similar to citric acid, and Greenwood-Robinson says it's a good choice for dieting and appetite suppression. "Scientific research shows it tames the appetite and may aid in fat-burning."
Ginger
Like garlic, ginger is a culinary herb as well as a medicinal herb, so it is considered extremely safe. Experts say this herb, grown primarily in India, China, and Mexico, may help everything from chemotherapy suffering to painful menstruation. But it's best known as an aid for digestion. "It is a near-cure for nausea and works quite fast," Greenwood-Robinson says. "It is also an excellent anti-inflammatory herb that is effective in treating various types of headaches, as well as joint pain."
Gingko biloba
This is one of the most prescribed herbals in Europe. Its popularity has surged in the United States, as well. Experts say it improves blood circulation throughout the body. This enhanced circulation in the brain aids concentration and memory.
Ginseng
Both varieties of ginseng (Panax and Siberian ginseng) have a solid reputation for energy enhancement. This herb can be taken on a daily basis, but exercise caution. Possible side effects include breast tenderness and high blood pressure.
HTP (hydroxytryptophan)
HTP is a popular supplement in the United States for its ability to reduce anxiety, depression and insomnia. Some experts say this herb might help control obesity, too.
Kava
Kava Kava is also prescribed for everyday anxiety, as well as for painful menstrual cramps. Experts say it can help with insomnia, too.
St. John's Wort
The flower of this plant blooms around St. John's day, and when you squeeze the flowers, out comes a red pigment, which is associated with the blood of St. John the Baptist. In the United States, this herb is best- known for its ability to improve mood and diminish anxiety, and it is often prescribed in Germany for anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders.
Reminder: this article is a compilation of recent research on herbal supplements. If you think herbals are right for you, discuss the matter with your physician.
By: Susie Cortright is the author of several books for women and founder of Momscape.com, a website designed to help busy women find balance. Visit http://www.momscape.com
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
8 Fun Facts About Your Breasts
Let me share with you 8 fun facts about your breasts.
Fact 1. They can get out of shape from your sleep.
Sleeping facedown won't deflate your breasts, but it can make them misshapen over time. The best sleeping position is to sleep on your side, with a pillow under them for support as you sleep. I would recommend using lotion or cream daily to keep them in shape. If you would like to enhance your breast at the same time, use ANBES Nanotechnology Breast Serum. Free samples can be obtained at ANBES.com
Fact 2. About 2 million of women have fake breasts.
About two million women in the United States have breast implants, with 250,000 going under the knife each year. The average age of a woman who gets implants is 34, and 90 percent do it after they have had kids. Most women increase by 2 cup sizes after the implants. But not every women who underwent implants are always happy with the results: about 6% of women with breast implants return for a size adjustment or to have them taken out altogether.
Fact 3. Watch out, they can get sunburned even if you're not topless. Apply sunscreen lotion with a minimum SPF 15 plus UVA and UVB protection each time you hit the great outdoors in your bathing suit. Without it, premature wrinkling and brown spots most probably will find their way onto your precious pair. You can try out ANBES Absolution Protection cream specially formulated for breasts. Its properties can enhances your breasts at the same time! You can get more product info at ANBES.com
Fact 4. Cleavage is not Determined by Breast Size.
2 women with same cup size may not have the same cleavage. Woman's breasts that are fuller in the middle will have greater cleavage. Woman with only an A or B cup but with her breasts naturally set close together, can have nice cleavage too. In addition, if your body is narrow below your shoulders, you'll have an easier time creating a deeper valley between your 2 peaks.
Fact 5. They hate to bounce around.
Running and aerobics can cause your breasts to bounce around, inadequate support will result in breast sagging earlier, and breast pain the next day. Wear a sturdier sports bra that has underwire and molded cups, no matter what your size.
Fact 6. But the right exercise can give them a little lift. Regularly exercising the pectoral muscle in your chest can help to make
your breast perkier and create the illusion of cleavage. Push-ups and chest presses are your best boobs boosting bets.
Fact 7. Take them to see your Doctor at the right time.
Because your boobs are at their smoothest and least tender the week after your period, it's the best time to have your doctor check out any unusual lumpiness or swelling.
Fact 8. The left is usually larger.
No two breasts are exactly the same size, and it is usually your left breast that is bigger than the right side. However, often the difference is so slight, you'd never notice they are of different sizes.
Which Breast Implant Is Right For You?
Breast augmentation is surgery to enlarge and improve the shape of the breasts. Breast augmentation is usually sought by women who are not fully satisfied with the current size and shape of their breasts.
The saline-filled implant and the silicone gel implant are the two types of implants used today. The saline-filled implant has been the most popular choice for the past 15 years or so, but the silicone gel implant is now being recommended to many women. In 1992, silicone gel implant use was restricted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but in November 2006, silicone gel breast implants were approved for all women age 22 and over. It was originally thought that the silicone gel implants posed serious health risks such as autoimmune disorders and connective tissue disease, but those concerns have not been supported in medical studies of the silicone implant.
Two Types of Implants
Saline-filled implants have been the more common implant used for many years. Saline-filled implants are constructed of a tough, semi-permeable silicone elastomer shell with a single valve on the front (anterior) surface of the implant. The saline-filled implants come in smooth and textured surface and round or contoured shapes. Contoured shapes are also referred to as anatomical, teardrop, and biodimensional shapes.
Most saline implants are single lumen and are filled at the time of surgery. There are no prefilled saline implants with FDA approval at this time. Should these implants rupture, the body will absorb the saline as it is the harmless solution that is used in I.V.'s.
Ruptures in breast implants can happen, and although breast implants are made to be strong and stable, there are instances where they can break and the saline filer may leak and circulate throughout the body. If a rupture would occur, a saline breast would simply deflate, and the saline held within the implant would harmlessly absorb within the body.
This "safety feature" is just one of the many reasons why saline-filled implants have been the popular choice for so long. Saline breast implants are extremely versatile; they do vary in terms of shell surface, volume, shell thickness, profile shape, and ability to expand. Saline-filled implants are certainly a popular choice to a fix disproportion between breasts or to gain proportion within your body.
Silicone gel implants' outer shell is similar to that of the saline-filled implant in that it is made of solid silicone material; however, silicone implants are filled with silicone gel, which is a semi-solid material. In silicone gel implants, the surface may be smooth or textured (multiple fine bumps on the surface of the implant). There is some evidence that textured implants have a lower incidence of scar formation around them, but since a textured implant adheres to the surrounding skin, there may be visible rippling (wrinkling) of the skin. A textured implant also requires a larger incision due to the increased difficulty of sliding the implants through the surgical opening.
The silicone gel implant is usually inserted through an incision in the crease under the breast or just above it. The incision may be 3-6cm in length. An incision at or above the fold is often hidden by the slight droop of the breast and not seen unless someone is looking up under the breast. Silicone implants can also be inserted through an incision in the armpit, but this is much more difficult and more difficult insertions may cause damage to the implants.
Silicone gel implants have been known to leak through the shell. Rupture of an implant may be related to the length of time it has been in the body. Rupture may also be caused by force or traumas, such as a blow to the chest or a jolt from a car accident. Additional surgery may be required to repair or removed a ruptured breast implant.
Deciding to have breast augmentation surgery is a serious matter and one that needs to be discussed thoroughly with your cosmetic surgeon. Your options will be discussed thoroughly in the office at the time of your visit.
If you are interested in learning more about the types of breast enhancement surgery options available to you in Los Angeles or anywhere in California, please visit the website of the father/son Cosmetic Surgery Team of Drs. David Bray at Bray Plastic Surgery Medical Center, Inc.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lynn_Fugaro
Monday, July 2, 2007
Why Breast Massage?
Breast Massage is a conventional way of enhancing your breast size. Using massages to enhance your bust size is doubly advantageous. While using breast massages have no side-effects, they also do away with the need of any surgery and therefore incisions in the body.
Further, no foreign body is ever injected into the body, thereby reducing the risk of any problems after a particular age.
Breast massage is a concept used by women in the east since centuries. It is a simple process which can be done in the privacy of your home. Secondly, it is a easy process and doesn’t take more than a few moments to accomplish.
The breast is made up of tissue and adipose fat. A firm and proper massage helps tone these tissues and firms them up. This gives the breasts a healthier and more natural look. This therefore leads to an enhancement and enlargement of breast size.
Other common problems like sagging breasts and inverted nipples can be easily combated by proper and precise breast massaging techniques. Finally, breast massages increase the tone and breast and the bust size. This will work well to increase the confidence of the woman, and she will feel good about herself.
The breast is an organ of the body like any other. Therefore, chances are that toxins and other harmful chemicals accumulate in it over time. This is especially true in the case of lactating mothers. Some lactating women also face engorged nipples, and therefore the milk cannot find a way out of the nipple.
This may finally lead to assimilation of the milk in the mother’s breast, which may lead to dangers like poison accumulation or lumps in the breast. Breast massages help in disgorging the breast.
Breast massages are seen as a prophylactic and diagnostic cure for breast cancer. Though there is no concrete proof about the advantages, there have been favorable indications.
Procedure
Massaging the breasts is a simple process, and doesn’t take more than a few moments. Further, it can be done by the woman, and doesn’t actually require any outside help. Therefore, it can also be termed as one of the cheapest ways of breast enlargement and enhancement.
A suitable breast cream should be applied to the breasts before one goes for breast massaging. Various herbal creams have botanical ingredients which help in breast enhancement.
Breast massage is a simple four points program.
(i) Starting from the nipple, push downwards with the three longer fingers of your hand. The movement should be slow and almost graceful for better results. Be sure not to apply heavy pressure. The right trick is to maintain a moderate touch, but a prolonged contact.
(ii) Once the above step is done, then the breast should be lightly massaged with a kneading kind of action. Hold one breast with both your hands so as to cup out the breast. Do not apply heavy pressure; stop if it begins to hurt. Holding your breast in this manner, go on kneading it slightly for a while. Finish with one breast, and then take on the other.
(iii) The third step is most important to give a round firmness to the breasts. Hold your breast just as you had done in the earlier step. But instead of squeezing it out, give it a twirling kind of motion. Rotate your hands (and thus the breast) in a clockwise motion, followed by an equal anticlockwise motion. Continue this for about ten times. Then repeat with the other breast.
(iv) Finally, open out your palms on the breast such that they don’t cover the areola and are facing downwards. Then move your palms downwards so that the fingers rub against the side surfaces of the breast. This should not be done on the nipple, as it may spoil its shape. Continue this for about ten times per breast.
Professionals
There are professional breast masseurs who offer breast massages. They have a peculiar technique, termed as the breast lift. In this procedure, the breasts are lifted skywards, while placing both hands on the breast, from the upper to the lower side. The breast is released when it is as full stretch. This action is repeated a couple of times.
Such a kind of massage increases the elasticity of the breast, and also helps release the toxins in the breast. The masseurs also pay special care to the pectoral muscles, located below the collar bone. Strong pectoral muscles are the foundation for suppler and healthier breasts.
Precautions
Proper precautions should be taken before undergoing any self medication for the body. Breast massages are very simple process that can be done by the individual. However, it must be done with the utmost care. Improper breast massage can actually backfire, like damaging of the glandular tissues that hold your breasts upright.
Read more about the Breast Massage
Also read more about the Benefits of Natural Breast Enlargement.
By: Dr. Shawn Mutt
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