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><channel><title>Natural Holistic Health Blog &#187; cosmetic surgery</title> <atom:link href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/tag/cosmetic-surgery/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com</link> <description>Learn how to keep you and your family healthy safely and holistically.</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:02:37 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>Tips to Help Prevent Tendonitis</title><link>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/tips-prevent-tendonitis/</link> <comments>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/tips-prevent-tendonitis/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:19:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCT</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Joints, Bones & Muscles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[anti-inflammatories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[aromatherapy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[aromatherapy oils]]></category> <category><![CDATA[arthritis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cosmetic surgery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[exercise routine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[help for tendonitis pain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[massage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[massage oil]]></category> <category><![CDATA[relieve pain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rheumatism]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sore muscles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[stress]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tendon injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tendonitis treatment]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=3203</guid> <description><![CDATA[You can reduce your chance for tendonitis by easing up on your activities and avoiding excessive stress on your tendons, mixing up your routine, improving your technique, stretching before practice or a sporting event, by using proper workplace ergonomics, and by preparing your muscles for use by strengthening your muscles so they can withstand stress better.
Other ways to avoid tendonitis is that you can stop immediately if you notice any pain while exercising. It is not true that there is no gain without pain. Pain is your body’s way of communicating that something is not right with your body. You should listen to your body in order to avoid further injury.
Cross-training is an excellent way to mix up your exercise routine to help avoid tendonitis. Mix impact-loading exercises such as ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can reduce your chance for tendonitis by easing up on your activities and avoiding excessive stress on your tendons, mixing up your routine, improving your technique, stretching before practice or a sporting event, by using proper workplace ergonomics, and by preparing your muscles for use by strengthening your muscles so they can withstand <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a> better.</p><p>Other ways to avoid <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Tendonitis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Tendonitis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">tendonitis</a> is that you can stop immediately if you notice any pain while exercising. It is not true that there is no gain without pain. Pain is your body’s way of communicating that something is not right with your body. You should listen to your body in order to avoid further injury.</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/FitDeckFitnessCards" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/FitDeckFitnessCards';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Cross-training</a> is an excellent way to mix up your exercise routine to help avoid <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Tendonitis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Tendonitis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">tendonitis</a>. Mix impact-loading exercises such as running and tennis with lower impact exercises such as biking or <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/FitDeckFitnessCards" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/FitDeckFitnessCards';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">swimming</a>.</p><p>To improve your technique and reduce your chances for tendonitis consider taking professional instruction when you are beginning a new sport or when using exercise equipment that you are not familiar with.</p><p>It is always a good idea to stretch or warm-up before exercising or participating in sports. Stretching allows for maximizing the range of motion of your joints and helps to prevent injuries such as tendonitis. Stretching helps to minimize tight tissues and microtrauma from happening.</p><p>It is important to fit your workplace to your body, which is called proper workplace ergonomics. This helps to relieve <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a> on joints such as shoulders, elbows and wrists. If the workplace is not ergonomically sound your tendons can be overloaded and stressed causing tendonitis.</p><p>Finally, another good way of preventing tendonitis is to always make sure that you are doing all you can to strengthen your muscles that you are using for your particular sport or that you use when exercising. Asking for professional training will help you to know about the muscles involved and how to strengthen them.</p><p>It is important to warm up before exercising or playing sports and also to cool down afterwards.</p><p>Bodies that are out of shape and then expected to perform like an athletes body over a weekend are more prone to tendonitis. Making sure that you are working to keep your body in the best possible shape will help to prevent injuries such as tendonitis.</p><p>Understanding the factors that can contribute to tendonitis and finding ways to prevent these factors is another way that you can improve your chances of avoiding tendonitis. Some of the known factors for tendonitis are forceful or violent motions such as those experienced in pitching fastball, unnatural motions such as when we serve the ball in tennis, or when we have poor technique or poor body mechanics when doing aerobics, or weightlifting. This can also occur when doing household chores such as painting or other activities that cause you to stretch in unusual ways.</p><p><strong>We Recommend:</strong></p><p><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=30195</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/preventing-muscle-strains/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/12-300x225.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Our bones have both muscles and tendons attached to them. Without muscles and tendons we would find it incredibly difficult to move around. Sometimes we unwittingly move our bodies too far in one direction and a muscle strain occurs.
What happens is that the muscle and tendon are pulling in one direction while you are pulling in the other direction. A sprain is very different when only the ligament is involved.
People who choose to participate in sports are more likely to suffer a muscle strain but that does not mean it cannot happen to any of us at anytime. You can easily strain a muscle by slipping on the ice and trying to catch yourself or while playing a friendly game of backyard football. Telltale signs that you have strained something ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
rel="attachment wp-att-30196" href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/preventing-muscle-strains/12-2/"><img
class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-30196" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/12-300x225.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="296" height="224" /></a>Our bones have both muscles and tendons attached to them. Without muscles and tendons we would find it incredibly difficult to move around. Sometimes we unwittingly move our bodies too far in one direction and a <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MuscleStrain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MuscleStrain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">muscle strain</a> occurs.</p><p>What happens is that the muscle and tendon are pulling in one direction while you are pulling in the other direction. A <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Sprains" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Sprains';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">sprain</a> is very different when only the ligament is involved.</p><p>People who choose to participate in sports are more likely to suffer a <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MuscleStrain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MuscleStrain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">muscle strain</a> but that does not mean it cannot happen to any of us at anytime. You can easily strain a muscle by slipping on the ice and trying to catch yourself or while playing a friendly game of backyard football. Telltale signs that you have strained something are severe pain, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">swelling</a>, weakness in the muscle or spasms.</p><p>It is really easy to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MuscleStrain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MuscleStrain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">strain muscles</a> in your legs and back. These are the two most common types of injuries. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Tendonitis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Tendonitis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Tendonitis</a> is also well known for it&#8217;s ability to cause <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MuscleStrain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MuscleStrain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">muscle strains</a>. It is characterized by a tendon becoming inflammed. Other types of strains include forearm and elbow injuries.</p><p>After the injury, you might want to consider some type of rehabilitation to be sure that you have a full range of motion that will not cause you problems in the future. Strengthening the muscles involved will be your number one defense against future problems and building strength does not happen overnight.</p><p>The types of exercises that you should use include core and balance exercises. Pre-habilitation exercises will also prove to be very useful. If you choose running as one of your primary exercises then you should make sure that the surface you are running on is even and that you are wearing shoes which give plenty of support to your ankles. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Tendonitis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Tendonitis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Tendonitis</a> is often a problem in runners so maybe you should consider speed walking. It is much easier on your ankles and knees.</p><p>If you are having a bad day and in plenty of pain then you should not participate in any sports or exercise. Give your body a break and let it recover!</p><p>You should not try to rush into a sport, for example <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/FitDeckFitnessCards" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/FitDeckFitnessCards';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">basketball</a> then you should spend a few months jogging or running before you attempt any games. Before you do any type of exercise make sure that you warm up thoroughly. During sporting events make sure that you wear the proper safety equipment.</p><p>RealHeal is a natural, safe, effective herbal and homeopathic remedy to naturally promote faster healing and contains ingredients chosen for their rapid healing, pain relieving and <a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=3240</guid> <description><![CDATA[Many individuals use Pilates to help relieve back pain or to avoid back pain. Back pain usually happens because of structural imbalances that lead to back pain. Lack of core support, instability in the pelvic region, muscular imbalances, having poor posture and a lack of body awareness can also lead to back pain.
Pilates can help to relieve back pain by correcting poor posture, correct structural imbalances, and increase core support. Pilates also stabilizes the pelvic region and strengthens your muscles.
Back pain also occurs when individuals sit, stand, or lie incorrectly also known as poor posture. Individuals tend to have poor posture when they tuck or tilt the pelvis causing weakness on one side of the body with tight areas on the other side of the body. This can create pain ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many individuals use Pilates to help relieve back pain or to avoid back pain. Back pain usually happens because of structural imbalances that lead to back pain. Lack of core support, instability in the pelvic region, muscular imbalances, having poor posture and a lack of body awareness can also lead to back pain.</p><p>Pilates can help to relieve back pain by correcting poor posture, correct structural imbalances, and increase core support. Pilates also stabilizes the pelvic region and strengthens your muscles.</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BackPain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BackPain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Back pain</a> also occurs when individuals sit, stand, or lie incorrectly also known as poor posture. Individuals tend to have poor posture when they tuck or tilt the pelvis causing weakness on one side of the body with tight areas on the other side of the body. This can create pain up the spine and even in the neck area. There is an awareness of body placement while going through the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/WaiLanaYoga" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/WaiLanaYoga';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Pilates</a> exercises.</p><p>To avoid back pain by developing core strength requires aligning all the muscles of the trunk and helping them to be strong, flexible and working together to give both stability and strength to the spine. The back muscles, buttock muscles, and the muscles of the abdominal often referred to as the &#8220;6-pack&#8221; are what makes up the core strength. It is when all these muscles are strong not just the abs that there is real core strength. It is the core strength that lends real support to the spine, which avoids back pain.</p><p>When we are flexible we enjoy true mobility and avoid back pain that comes form being inflexible. Pilate&#8217;s promotes flexibility by allowing the spine to curve forward, and to bend backward, to twist from side to side without pain or discomfort. When recovering from injury Pilate&#8217;s exercises can be easily modified so as to strengthen without causing further injury or pain. Everyone can develop spinal strength and flexibility at their own pace and ability.</p><p>Whether you have acute or chronic back pain it is important to see your doctor before starting any <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">exercise program</a>. Back pain can occur for many reasons including injury, bad posture, and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Aging" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Aging';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">aging</a>. Your doctor can determine the cause of your <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BackPain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BackPain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">back pain</a> and can help you to determine if Pilate&#8217;s will help you to improve your strength and flexibility in order to relieve your pain. When doing Pilate&#8217;s you become more aware of your body and the position that you are moving your body parts. This awareness allows you to know how the body parts are being aligned which helps when posturing in the future, which may help to avoid back pain in the future.</p><p>If you suffer from back pain, talk to your health care professional about <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/WaiLanaYoga" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/WaiLanaYoga';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Pilates</a>.</p><p><strong>We Recommend:</strong></p><p><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=2381</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/facial-expressions-may-affect-your-mood-so%e2%80%a6-say-cheese/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/sidebar.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Can you believe that something as simple as flexing your facial muscles into a smile can provide instant health benefits?  Numerous studies show a connection between facial expressions and mood.
Even when frowns are prevented from occurring with a cosmetic procedure, studies have concluded that the inability to frown actually improved a subject’s mood and decreased symptoms of depression.
Dr. Eric Finzi, a medical director and president of Chevy Chase Cosmetic Center in Chevy Chase, Md., and Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Associates in Greenbelt, Md., theorizes that the reason for this is the constant feedback going on between facial expression muscles and the brain.
A paper published by the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery in 2006 reported on a small pilot study conducted by Dr. Eric Finzi which found nine of 10 depressed ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
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class="alignleft size-full wp-image-39875" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/sidebar.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="296" height="217" /></a>Can you believe that something as simple as flexing your facial muscles into a smile can provide instant health benefits?  Numerous studies show a connection between facial expressions and mood.</p><p>Even when frowns are prevented from occurring with a cosmetic procedure, studies have concluded that the inability to frown actually improved a subject’s mood and decreased symptoms of depression.</p><p>Dr. Eric Finzi, a medical director and president of Chevy Chase Cosmetic Center in Chevy Chase, Md., and Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Associates in Greenbelt, Md., theorizes that the reason for this is the constant feedback going on between facial expression muscles and the brain.</p><p>A paper published by the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery in 2006 reported on a small pilot study conducted by Dr. Eric Finzi which found nine of 10 <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">depressed</a> patients recovered from their symptoms after receiving a cosmetic procedure which paralyzed the muscles between the eyebrows. Shockingly, this was nearly twice the success rate of anti-depressants.</p><p>Does this mean that cosmetic procedures should be the new cure for <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">depression</a>? Absolutely not! But it does indicate that there are ways other than with prescription medications to improve and balance your moods and <a
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/> Having the <a
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Healing is about more than cure. While it is important for tissue to heal, for bones to knit and for regeneration to take place, healing also occurs on a deep emotional level. In order to heal, we also need to be nurtured, to feel safe and loved and to be cared for. We need to put aside our worries and stresses and focus inward in order to harness the natural ability of the body to heal itself.  The best healers are those who are able to nurture their own spirit and release the healing process from inside.
How can natural remedies help?
Natural remedies have a big role to play in healing after injury of any kind. Herbal medicines have been used for centuries to help repair broken ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The healing process explained</strong></p><p>Healing is about more than cure. While it is important for tissue to heal, for bones to knit and for regeneration to take place, healing also occurs on a deep emotional level. In order to heal, we also need to be nurtured, to feel safe and loved and to be cared for. We need to put aside our worries and stresses and focus inward in order to harness the natural ability of the body to heal itself.  The best healers are those who are able to nurture their own spirit and release the healing process from inside.</p><p><strong>How can natural remedies help?</strong></p><p>Natural remedies have a big role to play in healing after injury of any kind. Herbal medicines have been used for centuries to help repair <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Rheumatism" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Rheumatism';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">rheumatism</a> and sports injuries respond well to natural intervention without the side effects commonly associated with the prescription drugs.</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AlternativeHealingAcademy" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AlternativeHealingAcademy';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Aromatherapy</a> is a holistic form of treatment which uses concentrated extractions from a wide range of plants in order to effect and assist with healing. Therapeutic massage using carefully selected aromatherapy oils brings the important soothing element of touch to the healing process.</p><p>Not only does this help us to feel good, but it also helps to release endorphins and other pain relieving chemicals in our body, thereby bringing relief. Massage also promotes the flow of oxygen rich blood to the affected areas, thereby speeding up the healing process. In addition, the therapeutic aromas enter the system via the sense of smell and stimulate areas of the brain, assisting with relaxation and <a
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/> * Reduce the need for prescription painkillers and anti-inflammatories</p><p><em>NOTE: Not for use directly on broken skin or open wounds. RealHeal Massage Oil works by bringing relief to the painful area by means of massage and absorption into the affected tissue, as well as via the inhalation of the aromatherapeutic properties of the blend.</em></p><p><strong>What are the ingredients of RealHeal Massage Oil?</strong></p><p>RealHeal Massage Oil contains only 100% pure aromatherapy oils in a natural carrier base:</p><p><a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Bruises" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Bruises';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">bruises</a> disappeared in record time. A few months later I developed a painful neck and remembered the oil I still had in my bathroom. My wife massaged my neck before bed and the next morning the pain was gone. I will always keep some of this product on hand!&#8221; Brent P.</p><p>&#8220;Fortunately my sister bought me a bottle of your RealHeal Massage Oil for my frozen shoulder. It has been a great relief and with gentle massage every night I can begin to move it again. Best of all is I get some sleep after the massage instead of tossing and turning all night trying to avoid lying on my shoulder! Thanks a lot! &#8221; Lisa</p><p><strong>How do I use RealHeal Massage Oil?</strong></p><p>With aromatherapy, a little goes a long way! <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/RealHeal" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='realheal';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">RealHeal</a> Massage Oil may be self applied or (even better) massaged on by someone else.</p><p>Pour a little into the palm of the hand and rub together to warm the oil. For postoperative and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/FitDeckFitnessCards" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/FitDeckFitnessCards';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">postnatal</a> use, or for use on <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Bruises" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Bruises';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">bruises</a>, massage should be gentle and applied slowly with the palm of the flat hand.  For <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Arthritis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Arthritis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">arthritis</a>, rheumatic conditions or muscular aches and pains, some pressure may be applied in order to reach deep into the muscle fiber.  At no point should pressure be strong enough to inflict any pain and it is important that this be a relaxing and positive experience.</p><p>Use twice daily or more often if required.</p><p><em>Caution: May be used from the age of 3 years. However, safety during <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pregnancy" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pregnancy';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">pregnancy</a> and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Breastfeeding" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Breastfeeding';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">breastfeeding</a> has not been established. Contains groundnut oils and is therefore not recommended for people with nut <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">allergies</a>. RealHeal Massage Oil should not be used on open wounds or cuts.</em></p><p><em>Note: For even better results, use with RealHeal Tablets or <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/JointEasePlus" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='jointease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">JointEase</a> Plus.</em></p><p><strong>How long till I see results?</strong></p><p>Immediate relief is usually obtained during massage. With frequent use, healing should be greatly facilitated.</p><p>For those treating arthritis and rheumatic conditions, regular use should help to minimize reliance on pain and anti-inflammatory medication as well as reduce the frequency, duration and severity of pain.</p><p><strong>How long does one bottle last?</strong></p><p>One bottle of RealHeal Massage Oil should last approximately 3 weeks, depending on frequency of use.</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
href="http://www.remedies4.com/download/nightmares-night-terrors-what-are-they-what-will-help.pdf" target=_new"><h4><b>Nightmares, Night Terrors - What are they, what will help?</h4></b></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Simply right click the ebook title above, and choose Save As to save to your desktop!&nbsp; You can find more FREE Natural Health, Wellness and Pet Ebooks at <a
href=http://www.remedies4.com/" target="_New"><strong>Remedies4.com</strong></a>!<br><hr>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/realheal-aromatherapy-for-muscle-pain-aches-and-bruising/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Exercises for a Double Chin</title><link>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/exercises-for-a-double-chin/</link> <comments>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/exercises-for-a-double-chin/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 18:26:25 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCT</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Alternative Therapies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Beauty, Skin Care]]></category> <category><![CDATA[beauty]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cosmetic surgery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lose weight]]></category> <category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=2165</guid> <description><![CDATA[We all hate that double-chin that creeps up on is in mid-life&#8230;.but, is there anything (besides surgery) we can do about it?
Here&#8217;s what I&#8217;ve found:
1) Lose 10 or 15 pounds. &#8220;The single best way to get rid of a double chin is to lose weight,&#8221; says Robert Kotler, M.D., a facial cosmetic surgeon and clinical instructor in surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. &#8220;Lots of people come to my office wanting cosmetic surgery. But if they just take off some excess weight, the problem usually diminishes to the point where they don&#8217;t need any more help.
2) Get cropped. Long hair draws eyes to your neck&#8211;precisely what you want to avoid. Pageboy cuts that curl under the chin are the worst. &#8220;The rule is to keep it short, at ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all hate that double-chin that creeps up on is in mid-life&#8230;.but, is there anything (besides surgery) we can do about it?</p><p><strong>Here&#8217;s what I&#8217;ve found:</strong></p><p>1) Lose 10 or 15 pounds. &#8220;The single best way to get rid of a double chin is to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">lose weight</a>,&#8221; says Robert Kotler, M.D., a facial cosmetic surgeon and clinical instructor in surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. &#8220;Lots of people come to my office wanting cosmetic surgery. But if they just take off some excess weight, the problem usually diminishes to the point where they don&#8217;t need any more help.</p><p>2) Get cropped. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HairGrowth" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HairGrowth';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Long hair</a> draws eyes to your neck&#8211;precisely what you want to avoid. Pageboy cuts that curl under the chin are the worst. &#8220;The rule is to keep it short, at or above the jawline,&#8221; says Kathleen Walas, fashion and beauty director for New York Citybased Avon Products and author of Real Beauty . . . Real Women.</p><p>3) A good posture is yet another way to help you get rid of a double chin. Sitting up straight and keeping your jaw slightly jutted during the day is going to keep that double chin away. Hey, that rhymes! Giving your jaw muscles too much slack is going to ensure that body fat and loose skin starts to accumulate there. There are ergonomic chairs like the one I have here that will ensure you sit up straight while you work.</p><p>4) Moisturize. This won&#8217;t necessarily prevent a double-chin, however, many women forget the neck area when cleansing and moisturizing their face. Make sure you care for the skin on your neck every bit as diligently as you do your facial area.</p><p><strong>Exercising&#8230;</strong></p><p>Facial exercises should be done once a day, and this regimen can be continued for life, or you could scale down to three times a week, after completing a month of daily exercises.</p><p>Some people report that minor spots or blemishes appear after starting facial exercises, and yes, it is normal.</p><p>The skin is once again stimulated to produce its natural oils and lubricants and these minor spots may appear when starting facial exercises, until the skin is functioning efficiently and correctly again. Skin cells get lazy and stagnate, but with proper exercises these cells are once again activated to work with renewed vigor.</p><p><strong>Neck and throat facial exercises</strong></p><p>* A great exercise is to sit upright, tilt your head back looking at the ceiling while keeping your lips closed and then start a chewing movement. You will feel the muscles working in your neck and throat area &#8211; and will be truly amazed at the results. Repeat 20 times.<br
/> * Sit upright, tilt your head back looking at the ceiling, while keeping your lips closed and relaxed. Start puckering your lips together in a kiss and stretch the kiss, as if you were trying to kiss the ceiling. Keep your lips puckered for 10 counts, then relax, bring your head back to its normal position and repeat 5 times.<br
/> * Sit upright, tilt your head back looking at the ceiling, while keeping your lips closed and relaxed. Open your lips and stick your tongue out as if you were trying to touch your chin with the tip of your tongue. Keep your tongue out in this position for 10 counts, and then return your tongue and head to its normal position.<br
/> * Sit upright, tilt your head back looking at the ceiling, while keeping your lips closed and relaxed. Next move your lower lip over your top lip as far as possible and keep it there for a count of 5. Relax and repeat 5 times.<br
/> * Lie on your bed, with your head hanging down over the edge. Slowly bring your head up towards your torso and keep it there for 10 counts. Relax and lower your head towards the floor again &#8211; repeat 5 times.<br
/> * Sit upright and face forward and while keeping your lips together, separate your teeth by dropping your jaw and then push your jaw forward, keep for a count of 10, bring back to starting position and repeat 5 times.<br
/> * Chewing sugar-free gum is a great way to help maintain good hygiene and stave off a double chin. Keeping your jaw and facial muscles moving and working is the key to preventing the build up of excess fat and loose skin. The muscles in your face responsible for keeping your jaw line tight are the same muscles that you use to chew and make facial expressions—chewing gum and making facial expressions will help retain that jaw line.</p><p>Sources:</p><p>http://www.getridofthings.com/get-rid-of-a-double-chin.htm</p><p>http://www.ageless.co.za/facialneck.htm</p><p>http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/44/24.cfm</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=2429</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/after-the-acute-phase-of-tendonitis/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/10357m8acd687d-cb4f-46da-85f1-12a5ef48f892-206x300.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>After the acute phase of tendonitis is over and healing has started there are other therapies, follow-up and prevention that needs to be done in order to keep the tendon healthy and to prevent tendonitis from reoccurring.
Your doctor may order extracorporeal shock wave therapy if you have calcific tendonitis (calcium deposits). This therapy is currently still being studied for its effectiveness.
During physical therapy ultrasound therapy may be used as it helps to loosen up the joint and promote greater range of motion during therapy.
Your doctor may recommend that you follow-up with other specialists and physical therapists in order to maintain tendon function.
In order to prevent tendonitis from occurring again you should learn proper technique during sports participation or when doing occupational activities that may put stress on your joints. Remember ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
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class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-26261" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/10357m8acd687d-cb4f-46da-85f1-12a5ef48f892-206x300.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="206" height="300" /></a>After the acute phase of tendonitis is over and healing has started there are other therapies, follow-up and prevention that needs to be done in order to keep the tendon healthy and to prevent tendonitis from reoccurring.</p><p>Your doctor may order extracorporeal shock wave therapy if you have calcific tendonitis (calcium deposits). This therapy is currently still being studied for its effectiveness.</p><p>During physical therapy ultrasound therapy may be used as it helps to loosen up the joint and promote greater range of motion during therapy.</p><p>Your doctor may recommend that you follow-up with other specialists and physical therapists in order to maintain tendon function.</p><p>In order to prevent <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Tendonitis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Tendonitis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">tendonitis</a> from occurring again you should learn proper technique during sports participation or when doing occupational activities that may put <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a> on your joints. Remember to warm-up and cool-down and be determined not to overuse when participating in exercise programs or sports training. It is also important to be aware of repetitive motion in work and sports and how you can avoid injury. You should immediately stop any activity as soon as you notice pain.</p><p>When you use the treatment prescribed, follow doctor medication and therapy orders and be patient enough to allow adequate rest opportunity you can avoid further problems.</p><p>Be careful to use proper technique during exercising, and participate in muscle strengthening exercises.</p><p>If you experience chronic <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">inflammation</a> you may need surgical decompression.</p><p>It is important to understand the reason for resting the joint when you have tendonitis. Too many athletes want to rush back into the activity that caused the tendonitis. This can cause further injury and a longer recovery period. Rest is vital to the healing process and must be of an adequate length of time (3 weeks for initial healing and 6 weeks for complete healing).</p><p>It is important to understand how the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Tendonitis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Tendonitis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">tendonitis</a> occurred in the first place because knowing if you overused, or had repetitive motion can allow you to know what to be wary of in the future to prevent tendonitis from happening again.</p><p>It is critical to know the right way to perform on the field and while exercising so technique and correct posture is vital when you are trying to prevent future tendonitis. It is also good to be sure that you have the right equipment including the right shoes in order to prevent re-injury.</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/RealHeal" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='realheal';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">RealHeal</a> Massage Oil is a natural, safe, effective blend of especially chosen <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/RealHeal" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='realheal';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">RealHeal</a> Tablets to assist the healing process internally and externally.  Use RealHeal Massage Oil to soothe and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/PainRelief" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/PainRelief';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">relieve pain</a> and promote faster healing after surgery (including cosmetic surgery); after physical injury or trauma; to promote faster healing and disappearance of bruising; for relief from <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Rheumatism" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Rheumatism';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">rheumatism</a> and all inflammatory joint and muscle conditions; for <a
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Avoid straining the back by practicing proper posture.  Do not slouch in your office chair and walk standing up straight.  Wear low-heeled shoes if you plan on being on your feet for a longtime.  If you smoke, stop smoking, this is said to reduce pain.
Again, our old friend the garlic clove can be used to relieve pain.  Rub garlic oil on your back ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BackPain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BackPain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Backaches</a> are common problems that afflict millions of people around the world.  It sometimes is a symptom of other serious illnesses but usually caused by poor posture, strain, fatigue, or age.  <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Constipation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Constipation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Constipation</a>, stomach <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Ulcers" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Ulcers';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">ulcers</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Gallstones" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Gallstones';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">gallstones</a> and high-healed shoes can cause a <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BackPain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BackPain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">backache</a>.  Pain occurs in the middle of the back and on either side of the spine.  A backache can be miserable and affect your quality of life.</p><p>Avoid straining the back by practicing proper posture.  Do not slouch in your office chair and walk standing up straight.  Wear low-heeled shoes if you plan on being on your feet for a longtime.  If you smoke, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a>, this is said to reduce pain.</p><p>Again, our old friend the garlic <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/PainRelief" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/PainRelief';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">relieve pain</a>.  Rub <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">garlic oil</a> on your back or, have two or three garlic <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">cloves</a> every morning.  Garlic is a common ingredient found in many home remedies and is handy to keep in your home.  Massage the back with <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">mustard</a> or <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">eucalyptus</a> oil is helpful in reducing <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BackPain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BackPain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">back pain</a>.</p><p>If your back hurts there are common sense methods for treating the pain.  Massage your back with or without essential oils.  Take a warm bath, or shower with a pulsating showerhead focused on your back.  A warm bath with soothing aromatic oils will help you relax and relieve strain on your back muscles.</p><p>A heating pad applied to the back will help reduce strain.  You can make a heating pad by placing buckwheat or uncooked long grain rice in a cloth bag and warm it in the microwave.  Keep your back loosened by <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/FitDeckFitnessCards" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/FitDeckFitnessCards';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">swimming</a> laps daily, doing mild stretching exercises and rocking the pelvis from side to side and front to back.  These simple exercises may help reduce <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BackPain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BackPain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">back pain</a>.</p><p>Home cures that are swallowed may help ease the backache problem.  Consuming a portion of <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">cloves</a>, dry <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">ginger</a> powder and black peppercorns mixed in tea and drank twice a day will help with <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BackPain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BackPain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">backaches</a>.  Another good home cure is a small amount of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">cinnamon</a> and one teaspoon of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/ManukaRawHoney" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/ManukaRawHoney';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">honey</a> taken twice daily.  Fresh <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">yarrow</a> juice may be drunk during the day to ease pain.</p><p>Be sure you are sleeping on a good, firm mattress.  If you are waking up with a <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BackPain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BackPain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">backache</a>, try sleeping on a firmer mattress, reducing or adding pillows, and sleeping in a different position.  Try a relaxing bath, meditation, or quietly reading to relax muscles before you retire.  Drink a glass of warm milk, decaffeinated tea, a cup of warm water, this will help your body relax and allow sounder sleep.</p><p>Try using a mixture of sweet soda, powdered sonth, mixing with hot water or warm milk and drinking this mixture twice every day.  If your backache is caused by an injury, or is not relieved and becomes chronic, see your doctor.  A backache can be a symptom of a more serious illness.</p><p><strong>We Recommend:</strong></p><p><strong>RealHeal Massage Oil</strong> is a natural, safe, effective blend of especially chosen <a
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