BMC Injection: The Future of Orthopedic Injuries Treatment

Orthopedic injuries are very common with sports person and aged people. It mostly occurs due to the weakening and damage of the cartilage matrix, causing severe pain, functional limitations and even disability in the long run. BMC, the acronym for Bone Marrow Concentrate, is a non-surgical treatment for many serious orthopedic injuries. Bone marrow is the flexible tissue present inside the bones. An adult marrow is capable of producing regenerative cells. These cells are mostly taken out from the patient's hip bone and then used as BMC injection therapy. BMC is a concentrate of regenerative cells extracted from a patient's own bone marrow. The general practitioner extracts a small amount of the patient's bone marrow and spins it in a centrifuge for getting a strong concentrate for injecting in the injured area.

Although you might think that taking out these types of cells from body can be very difficult and expensive, the technological improvements and latest techniques have made it very easy to get regenerative cells by a simple office procedure. BMC augments the body's natural healing procedure as they have the propensity to reproduce themselves into a range of tissue types, which does not happen with other body cells. When you get injured, the standard number of regenerative cells required for tissue regeneration is mostly insufficient. With the help of BMC procedure, the concentrate of regenerative cells can offer a more vigorous therapeutic of the damaged tissue and assist in growth and restoration.

More researches are going on to explore more benefits associated with BMC, but it has been shown to lessen swelling, alleviate pain and boost healing of articular cartilage and bone. Some recent researches show that moderate to stern cases of osteoarthritis and serious tendon injuries can be treated effectively with BMC. Most doctors advocate that PRP can be more suitable for mild to moderate osteoarthritis or tendon injuries in a dynamic patient. BMC can be used for more exigent cases where more powerful outcomes are desired. The majority of patients report initial improvement between two to six weeks after getting BMC.

The patients also notice improved stability and potency along with significant decrease in pain. Major benefits are experienced between 6 weeks and 3months. During this time patients are asked to remain active, shed extra kilos, toughen adjacent muscles, maintain a proper diet and sleep routine. BMC injections are considered perfect for end-stage arthritis or conditions branching from severe structural injury. When a patient experiences a bone or cartilage defect then unquestionably BMC treatment has better healing prospective. Apart from BMC, patients are also suggested viscosupplementation injections that can provide temporary respite from pain for years. The medical professionals also suggest that viscosupplementation has the potential to lessen swelling and pain, and thus it is often recommended for chronic pain in arthritic joints and traumatic sports injuries pain. Before going through any surgery because of your injury, talk to your doctor about non-surgical treatments like BMC.

by Brad Drowne

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All About Water Ionizers

What is a water ionizer?

An ionizer is a device used to produce ionized alkaline water perfectly safe to drink – it is even a better option than normal drinking water as liquids containing alkaline have minerals while normal drinking liquid has none and may even contain a little acid, therefore contributing to the amount of acid your body already has. The ionizing process includes the separation of the alkaline and acid substances in water.

Kangen water ionizers are one of the popular ones nowadays in the market, owned by a U.S. company of the same name, Kangen, which is then owned by a Japanese company called Enagic. “Kangen water” is the term used referring to the water that their Kangen water ionizers produce. The reason why the term exists is because ionized alkaline liquid is healthy, therefore, it is popular that they want their name to be associated with it.

How does an ionizer work?

Basically, the process only includes two steps, therefore, only doing two things to liquid: filter and ionize.

Once normal water from the tap enters the machine, the first thing that the machine will do is to filter it, thus, getting rid of any impurities present. Charcoal is used to filter the liquid as it is capable of eliminating bacteria, pesticides, germs, viruses, detergents, chemicals and other harmful substances.

What water ionizers don’t take out are the alkalized minerals which is why these devices are so much better compared to the usual ones, like filters and distillers, because these produce fluids that get rid of everything including healthy minerals, therefore, giving their products an acidic pH level of 5.2 to 6, which is acidic enough to be used for car batteries and irons. This is something you don’t want to be putting into your body, do you? The best water to drink is alkaline, with a pH level of 8 to 10, as these have healthy minerals such as calcium and magnesium which is needed by the body to function well.

Alkaline and Acidic Water

Water ionizers produce both alkaline and acidic liquids, separating them from one another, therefore, both can be used so neither will go to waste, but, they should not be used for the same purpose.

Alkaline for Internal Use

As previously mentioned, alkalized liquid is the ideal one to be used for drinking rather than acidic, one of the reasons being it is an antioxidant which is good for the body. It evens out pH levels of the body, therefore, reducing dangerous health risks from occurring such as certain illnesses and diseases like cancer and high blood pressure which is the effect that high acid levels have on the human body. Alkaline fluids can also strengthen bones and one’s immune system due to the minerals it contains such as calcium and it also promotes better absorbing of nutrients into several organs in the body, therefore, increasing one’s immune system. Alkaline water can also be used in cooking and preparing meals which will further enhance a person’s health.

Acid for External Use

Acidic liquid can be used to disinfect certain items to get rid of and eliminate bacteria. It can also be used to disinfect certain wounds and cuts. When the level of acid is increased, it can then be used to clean dirt off roads, pathways, mirrors, countertops, bathtubs, shower areas, sinks, toilets and burns and stains from pots and pans used for cooking. Acidic liquid, in the form of soaps and shampoos, can be used to treat hair and facial problems such as pimples and dandruff.

By: Cedric Loiselle
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Hypnosis And Music

What does “hypnosis” actually mean? From a professional point of view I would go along with the definition offered to us when we were in training. Hypnosis is a calm, receptive state of mind which is brought about by physical and mental relaxation. For clinical purposes sometimes it is easier and simpler to conceive of hypnosis as a specific state of mind into which a subject can allow him or herself to be lead.

But outside of the therapy room such a definition is far too limited. Therapists, theorists and psychologists may argue endlessly over the definition of hypnosis but the definitions they come up with, however loosely worded, are inevitably too limited. Brian Vandenberg tentatively defined hypnosis as a “communicative process” in which people will allow some other individual to exert a degree of influence upon their experience (Vandenberg 1998). Fine – but where does that leave self-hypnosis? Sarbin (1997) regarded hypnosis as a kind of “conversation” between the hypnotist and the subject. But that not only rules out self-hypnosis, it also seems to exclude the whole subjective experience of the hypnotic process. 

My own view is that hypnosis is a state of consciousness which renders the subject far more susceptible to suggestion than is the case in a state of full “waking” alertness. What I am offering here is not a definition but a defining characteristic. In a therapeutic context I am happy to accept that hypnosis is a shift in the quality of consciousness brought about by relaxation. But outside the therapy room, in the big wide world, there are many states in which the subject is rendered highly susceptible to suggestion and therefore, at least in my opinion, should be classified as hypnosis or at least hypnoidal. Certain states of intoxication, certain states of heightened emotion, excitement or frenzy, states of ecstasy and, for want of a better term, “spiritual” awareness – all these render the subject almost infinitely more susceptible to suggestion than “normal” rational awareness. Yet studies of suggestibility invariably focus entirely upon the latter state. Isn’t that like looking through the wrong end of the telescope?

Lest this description be thought too vague, let me point out that not all shifts of consciousness away from the fully wakened state imply a condition of heightened suggestibility. Profound intoxication, states of near-unconsciousness or states in which the subject is no longer receptive to external stimulus obviously cannot be classed as hypnosis. Suggestibility surely implies a responsiveness to something external. But if we accept that hypnosis is essentially a state of heightened suggestibility then it is maybe not too difficult to accept also that music can induce hypnosis.

Music remains a mystery. That it is no longer widely regarded as such probably says more about the contemporary state of the art than anything else. There are many theories as to how and why music works and none of them are entirely satisfactory. But while we might not know how music works, there can be little doubt that it can exert the most profound influence upon our feelings, mood and even our perceptions.

We all know that music can change the way we feel. We know that music expresses emotions and can evoke those same emotions in us. A happy or a sad piece of music won’t necessarily make us feel happy or sad – we have some choice in the matter – but it can if we let it. For many people the expression of feeling is the main function of music. Emotion is not really my concern here however. But I would be very interested to learn whether and to what extent feelings and emotions affect our levels of suggestibility. No studies have been done, as far as I’m aware.

Music also works by association – which is why it is indispensable to advertisers. The tune of an advertising jingle immediately brings the product to mind – if the advertisers are doing their job properly. These sorts of association are incredibly powerful, and sometimes utterly infuriating. It annoys me that I can no longer hear Tschaikovsky’s Dance of the Reed Flutes from Nutcracker without hearing the voice of Frank Muir singing “Evwy one’s a Fwuit and Nut Case”. These sorts of association often have little to do with the music itself. A really happy piece may be associated with a very unhappy incident or period in your life and it may break your heart every time you hear it.

But music can, I think, sometimes act directly upon consciousness itself. Any feelings expressed or evoked or any association the music has accrued over time are secondary to the main function. I think that this is true of some of the earliest music which has come down to us – I think this is true of the organa of Léonin and Pérotin, of much of the polyphonic music of the Franco-Flemish school, of much of the organ music of Bach, the late quartets of Beethoven, certain types of jazz and popular music, and much else. It is also true of certain types of modern / contemporary “classical” music. One name in particular comes to mind.

I encountered the music of Karlheinz Stockhausen by accident. I was a child, lying in bed, listening to a cheap little transistor radio through an earpiece. When I found Radio 3 I thought the radio was playing up or malfunctioning. Then I realized that a malfunctioning tranny could never produce sounds which were this weird. I listened to the end. The piece was called Plus-Minus. I was utterly intrigued. Who on earth writes music like that and calls it Plus-Minus? A few years later I was in a record shop. This was in the days of the vinyl LP. Most towns had at least one record shop. Horsham had more than one. I came across a double album called Karlheinz Stockhausen’s Greatest Hits. That was my fate sealed. I remain an admirer to this day.

Stockhausen came to England in the early 1980s and gave a series of concerts at the Barbican in London. I went to a couple of them. One of them created an experience which I will never forget until my dying day and which I still do not understand.

There was just one piece in this concert, and no interval. The piece was Stimmung. (“Tuning” is the rather inadequate English translation). It is a work for 6 singers only – three male, three female. It is based on a simple chord of B flat and it involves various vocalizations to produce harmonics, spoken poems, “magic” names etc. It is quiet, peaceful and gentle.

As we sat in the auditorium, the six singes entered one by one and sat cross-legged around what looked like a low round table with a soft light in the middle. Six microphones were in place – amplification is necessary if the piece is to be heard at all. Stockhausen himself was in the audience, sat behind a panel of knobs, buttons and switches, controlling the sound. The house lights went down. The performance started.

Then, after what seemed like 5 or 10 minutes had elapsed, the house lights came back on and the performers stopped. I was alarmed. Something must have gone wrong. I knew Stockhausen’s own recording of this piece. The work lasts at least an hour and a quarter. What we had been listening to was obviously a different version of the work – but it was still the same piece. The singers got up, turned to the audience and bowed. The audience gradually started to clap. The applause gradually got warmer. This was clearly the end of the concert.

What had happened? Was this an abbreviated version? The performance has started at 7 o clock. I looked at my watch. It was nearly 8.30.

I hadn’t fallen asleep – or, at least, I was not aware of any interruption in consciousness. I wasn’t remotely tired. I had taken no alcohol at all. I didn’t (and don’t) do drugs. I couldn’t understand what had happened. But what happened next was equally weird.

It wasn’t a rush of euphoria. “Rush” is too forceful, too violent. It was as if euphoria started to radiate through me, starting somewhere in my chest and spreading right through my body and mind. I wasn’t disorientated at all. I felt as if I was walking on air but I knew I wasn’t. I was perfectly lucid and able to function. But everything I saw, heard, smelled or felt filled me with an intense delight which I have never experienced before or since. The sight of the evening sky, the sound of traffic, the colours of people’s clothes all filled me with joy. I couldn’t analyse it, I couldn’t figure out what was happening and I didn’t want to. The feeling stated to come and go as the night wore on. I had no alcohol at all that day – I think I had to work the next day. At bedtime the feeling was still coming and going. The next day – gone. And I’ve never found it again.

I still have no idea what happened. Did someone slip me a drug? No. Why would they do that anyway? I felt no feeling of chemical intoxication and no after affects of any kind. Or was it something to do with body chemistry? At that time I didn’t smoke and I drank very little. I was in my early ‘20s. Maybe it was some kind of hormonal “rush” or “natural high”. But why then? Why did it happen at that particular concert? I certainly wasn’t expecting it. I had heard Stimmung many times before the concert and had never experienced anything like that. Was it some kind of spiritual epiphany or transcendental experience? Well – I don’t know, but I tend to be very sceptical of such “explanations”.

I suspect that the answer lies somewhere in the work itself. I have never seen a live performance of it since then but I’ve heard it many times since. The feeling never comes back – not even a vague hint. But maybe that’s because I’m looking for it, wanting it to happen, waiting for it to occur?

I still don’t know the answer. But with every year that passes I become more and more interested in the whole question of music and consciousness. Maybe someday I will discover it…

Sarbin, T. R., (1997) Hypnosis as a Conversation: “Believed-In Imaginings” revisited. Contemporary Hypnosis vol. 14 no. 4, Whurr Publishers Ltd.
Vandenberg, B. (1998) Hypnosis and Human Development: Interpersonal Influence of Intrapersonal Processes, Child Development vol 69 no 1 (Feb 1998).  

By: Neil Hall 

www.horshamhypnotherapy.co.uk

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Prostate Urinary Flow Conditions

The aging process brings health issues that occur in bodies that were never issues before. I’m reminded of this fact every morning. Both men and women have problems that occur specifically because of age. For men, a real problem that can be seriously dangerous is involves the prostate gland.

The prostate gland is a part of the male reproductive organ. Located at the bottom of the bladder, the prostate is close to the size of a walnut. The urethra, a thin tube that runs through this gland, allows for the passing of urine from the penis.

This organ can function just fine when a man is young or even middle aged.

However, as we age, issues may occur such as inflammation or prostate cancer that may critically affect the process of urination.

Enlarged Prostate Symptoms

One of the signs that something is wrong is difficulty urinating or doing so with pain.

There are other symptoms to look for that deal specifically with the prostate urinary flow. These include frequent urination, the inability to urinate as well as the need to go often during the night.

Also, if the bladder does not feel empty after urination, this is a sign that something is amiss. If the urine flow is slow or there is no force behind urinating, take notice to see a doctor. These are all symptoms that may indicate that something is definitely wrong and your prostate could be affected.

Other signs may include the need to go with such urgency that you feel you might not make it. And, continuing to leak urine after peeing already is an indication of a problem. Please take notice that these are symptoms that should be followed up with medical attention.

A visit to the doctor would absolutely be necessary if any blood shows up in the urine.

Also, an excretion from the penis or severity in the ability to hold your urine is a serious concern. Of course, if you cannot release urine at all, there should be no hesitation in contacting your physician.

Other elements may affect the prostate urinary flow such as an infection because bacteria can certainly cause inflammation. Because bacteria can cause prostatitis, antibiotics are essential for treatment of the condition.

However, there is no sure way to know what may be causing the problem other than seeing a physician. Additional factors that may require expedient action are pain in the lower back, pain in the groin area, and a fever.

It is important to note here that an enlarged gland does not necessarily cause problems with the prostate urinary flow.

Other Causes of Urinary Flow Problems

It is also important to note that another cause of impacted flow is BPH. BPH stands for benign prostatic hyperplasia. This definitely causes the swelling of the gland but is more common in older men.

Though rare, an acute condition of this sort requires hospitalization if it causes the urinary flow to stop completely. Should that occur, a catheter is required to release the bladder of urine.

The steps for treatment for any of the above conditions begin with seeing your physician. Once diagnosis is made on what is causing the problem, steps to correct the problem can begin.

The visit to the doctor will require evaluation based on several tests performed. These tests include a physical exam, a urine check, a flow rate check, and an ultrasound. The physical examination will reveal the size of the prostate. The urine test will check for infection. The flow rate will determine how fast you pass urine and the ultrasound gives a picture of the kidney to make sure the bladder is emptying completely.

Once the information from these tests is received the treatment process begins. In instances where the problem is not severe, self-help is the key. Check fluids being consumed. If necessary, reduce them.

Drinking too much before going to bed may cause the frequent urination at night.

Coffee, caffeinated drinks, and alcohol can all be culprits causing the midnight runs. Restriction of these items is what can help minimize or alleviate symptoms. Milk the urethra after peeing to handle dribbling.

Low-impact exercise can help to minimize symptoms. It may be necessary to retrain the bladder. Another self-help method is the application of heat to the bladder area. The heat aids the urination process because it relaxes the muscles.

For the more serious issues like infection, medication is the necessary treatment. Antibiotics are prescribed as the treatment for infection and may take several weeks of consumption to erase the problem.

For severe blockage, there may be a need for surgery. A surgical procedure may require an incision or an open prostatectomy. An open prostatectomy leaves the prostate but removes the tissue around the urethra. Laser resection is gaining popularity as the treatment of choice because of the success rate in managing the condition.

It is important to remember the serious symptoms that will require immediate action such as blood in the urine, no urination at all, pain when peeing, and the inability to hold your pee as well as excretion from the penis. These items all warrant an immediate call to your physician.

Prostate Problem Prevention

Noticing the small changes in the prostate urinary flow will enable you to apply self-help methods for symptoms that are not serious.

A regular visit to the physician can help in taking notice of changes in the body. It bears repeating that change is inherent in the aging process. However, take the time to visit regularly with the physician because changes can be revealed that may not be causing symptoms yet.

Early treatment is a major factor in diminishing unnecessary pain and suffering.

Neglect and delay in action continue to be the nemesis of good health. Make sure that prompt action is taken for any symptom that lingers. Consequences can be dire for holding urine because this can cause serious problems with your kidney.

The older you get, the more important proactive steps become to maintaining good health as you age.

Symptoms that affect prostate urinary flow can be treated if recognized and monitored. This does not have to be an overwhelming problem. The need to take proactive steps cannot be overemphasized, especially when it comes to aging and maintaining good health.

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Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

When you become pregnant, life suddenly becomes full of things to avoid or reduce during the next nine months. The good news is that chiropractic care is a safe option to tackle back pain and maintain wellbeing during pregnancy.

During pregnancy, a woman's body goes through many changes which put pressure on the back and spine. The increased size of the abdomen increases the curve in the back, which can pull the spine out of alignment and can affect a woman's natural balance. A chiropractor can adjust the spine to ensure that the body works at an optimal level.

In addition, pelvic imbalance can reduce the room available for the developing baby. If the pelvis is misaligned, it can be difficult for the baby to get in to the best position for birth. If the baby is in a breech position or posterior position, it can be more difficult to have a natural delivery. In some instances, this can lead to an increased instance of C-sections. By restoring balance to a woman's pelvis, the possibility of a natural birth is increased as optimal fetal positioning is encouraged. An aligned pelvis can also help the mother achieve maximum flexibility, which can reduce labor time.

The Webster Technique is used by chiropractors to carry out adjustments that optimize the baby's position in the uterus. This technique can be used to prevent or correct a breech position. Ideally this technique should be used before 35 weeks. After this time, the room for the baby to move is significantly reduced.

In the later stages of pregnancy, back pain is extremely common. The back pain can often worsen as the day goes on. This is the result of the strain placed on ligaments and muscles over the course of the day. Being fit and healthy at the time of conception can have an impact on whether back pain will develop. If you are fit and healthy and continue to exercise once you have conceived, you may avoid back pain altogether. However, physiological changes in a woman's body during pregnancy can make back pain more likely.

A chiropractor can help to address back pain by ensuring a correct alignment of the spine and joints. This can ensure that the back works in an optimal manner. By correcting posture and advising you how to maintain a good posture, a chiropractor can help to alleviate strain on the joints. In addition, a chiropractor can recommend suitable exercises that will build up the supporting muscles, such as aqua-natal classes.

During pregnancy, the mother-to-be should undertake gentle stretching exercises, which encourage flexibility and increase the range of movement in the pelvic area. This will help the mother achieve an optimal birthing position during the delivery.

While every fully-qualified chiropractor can work with pregnant women, some take a special interest in working with women who want to increase their fertility and maintain their wellbeing during pregnancy. Additional qualifications are available for chiropractors who wish to specialize in this field. If you do not have a regular chiropractor and want to embark on chiropractic care while trying to conceive or during pregnancy, you may want to consider finding a specialist chiropractor.

In addition to helping a woman to enjoy her pregnancy and encourage an optimal fetal position, a chiropractor specializing in pregnancy care can also teach techniques for dealing with the pain and discomfort of delivery. This builds the mother's confidence and can assist in ensuring that a natural birth is achieved, without unnecessary medical intervention. The calmer the mother and more natural the birth experience, the less trauma will be experienced by the baby.

By: shawnsoffice@gmail.com

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The Truth About Cigarette Smoke

Whether at the workplace or a restaurant, public smoking affects the air quality and the health of others. Due to these negative consequences, many establishments and states across the country are banning smoking in public places

Everyone should know by now that cigarette smoke is bad for you, but what many people may not realize is just how many carcinogens are found in cigarette smoke. Some of the more common names of these carcinogens are hydrogen cyanide, which is used to make chemical weapons, arsenic, which is used in pesticides, and carbon monoxide, which is found in car exhaust. All are poisonous and can kill on their own.

Carcinogens Know as Probably Harmful to Humans

Some carcinogen chemicals might lead to cancerous growth in one species during testing but not another or there might not have had enough testing done to lead to conclusive evidence. Since humans are not used for testing of carcinogens, the following chemicals are listed as probable or possible to cause harm to humans: Acrylonitrile, benzo[a]anthracene, benzo[a]pyrene, 1,3-butadiene, dibenz(a,h)anthracene, formaldehyde, N-nitrosodiethylamine, N-nitrosodimethylamine, acetaldehyde, 2-nitropropane, N-nitrosodiethanolamine, N-nitrosomethylethylamine, N-nitrosomorpholine, N'-nitrosonornicotine (NNN), N-nitrosopyrrolidine, quinolineiv, ortho-toluidine and urethane (ethyl carbamate).

Secondhand Smoke

Secondhand smoke negatively affects the health of infants, children and adults, causing respiratory infections and lung cancer. According to the CDC, the exposure of secondhand smoke can increase the risk of developing heart disease by 25 to 30 percent for nonsmokers.

Legislators across the country have been enacting new laws to decrease smoking in public. A major thrust of this movement is a heightened awareness of the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes such as acrylonitrile.

The Health Protection Agency says that acrylonitrile is not found in nature. It is made through an industrial process in which propylene is mixed with ammonia and oxygen with the help of a catalyst. Plastics and resins commonly use the chemical as an ingredient in the development process.

According to the World Health Organization, smoking is likely the largest source of nonoccupational contact with the chemical. There are roughly 1 to 2 mg of acrylonitrile in every 100 cigarettes. If only 10 percent is absorbed through smoking, it would still equal 20 to 40 μg or 20/1,000 to 40/1,000 of a mg.

The Environmental Protection Agency has listed acrylonitrile as a group B1 cancer-causing agent. Group B1 means there is sufficient and probable evidence that a material will cause cancer in humans at the amount absorbed.

It is gratifying that a nationwide ban on smoking in public places could result in 18,596 fewer hospital visits due to heart attacks and $92 million in savings for hospital costs, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.

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Staying Young

Yahoo! recently came out with a list of the top ways to delay the aging process. Many things that cause us to look and feel older are environmental in nature and thus under our control. While there is no way to stop the genetic aging process, it is estimated that about 80 percent of the things that cause aging our completely under an individual's control.

Wearing sunscreen was at the top of this list. Older looking skin is oftentimes a result of increased UV ray exposure and much of this can be stopped or at least filtered through the wearing of strong sun block. This also can help us to prevent diseases like skin cancer--definitely an added bonus. Sunglasses with UV protection can also be helpful, actually. Vision loss can be caused by extended exposure to UV rays and wearing approved sunglasses can keep your eyesight stronger for longer. You can also prevent cataracts and crow's feet this way.

Avoiding smoke and cigarettes is another major factor in preventing the aging process. Smoke, even secondhand smoke, drastically increases the age that you appear to be. If you do smoke, quit now. If you don't, try and stay away from people that do smoke near you. Smoking also has many health detriments including lung cancer and emphysema. Both of these diseases can be fatal. With this in mind, it's hard to imagine that anyone would consciously smoke or expose themselves to smoke.

Picking at acne has been shown to leave scars, which in themselves don't make you look older, but this does increase your likelihood of getting wrinkles at a premature age. Acne usually affects teenagers, but it is not uncommon to continue to get these pesky pimples at older ages as well. Refrain from picking them if and when you get them and your complexion will thank you. Avoiding wrinkles is incentive enough to not pick at your pimples.

Finally, you should try and get as much exercise as realistic. This helps avoid gaining unwanted weight and keeps our brains active and healthy. It's also been shown that exercise can increase your mood just as effectively as antidepressants. By getting exercise on a daily basis, you are going to be keeping yourself looking younger and fitter. You will have increased energy and better brain functioning. In this light, exercise not only keeps you looking younger, it makes you feel younger, too. Exercise should definitely be incorporated into your life in some fashion. Consult with your doctor prior to beginning any new sort of activity and make sure that you are not going to be endangering your health en route to getting in better shape. This would only be counterproductive.

By: Matthew G. Young

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