How Hot Flashes Happen
Get a tighter stomach with the Flex Belt
Losing weight, gaining muscle, and getting your body into or back into shape can be a harrowing experience. The fat saturated weight might come off, but sometimes it seems like it comes off in all the wrong places. The stomach or abdomen to me appears to be one of those spots where it’s the hardest to get rid of the excess baggage. The Flex Belt seems to be a product which can help elevate most if not all of the problem.
No more excuses for getting into shape. You can use The Flex Belt anywhere. It claims that it will do all the work for you. You don’t have to worry about your exercise form or anything. Just put it on and go about your daily routine and let it work for you.
Whether you’re new to The Flex Belt, or a seasoned pro, everyone can use it. This is because you can adjust the intensity of the belt from 1 to 150. That’s a really big range. You can use the belt during your current exercise regime if you have one, you’ll simply be enhancing your exercise.
The Flex Belt is the result of years of research and has been indorsed by many, including Jerry Rice, retired all-pro wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders and the Seattle Seahawks It’s concept is relatively simple. The Flex Belt has three medical grade Gel Pads, These pads cover the abdominal and oblique muscles. Electric signals from The Flex Belt reach out to the nerves. These nerves branch out to the entire abdominal muscle system. The signal tells the muscles to relax and contract, just as if the muscles were being used to perform a crunch or a sit-up. How fantastic is that. You get the advantages of doing crunches without actually doing them.
The Flex Belt sells for $199.00 which might sound a little high at first, but it’s not unattainable by most, and it seems like its well worth the expense.
If you are suffering from heavy monthly bleeding there is options!
I am sure most women can relate to the monthly annoyances that come with our menstruation cycles — from battling cramps and bloating to the bouts of unexpected crazy mood swings. Even though many of us experience similar symptoms, some women face a bigger challenge: periods so heavy, they interfere with everyday activities.
Finally, I can put a name to something that I struggled with for over 10 years. Menorrhagia, otherwise known as heavy monthly bleeding is something that I recently found out affects a lot of women thanks to healthywomen.org. For years I thought that I was abnormal in this regard. From my first menstrual period at the young age of 11, I experienced what I thought was an uncontrollable heavy menstrual flow. It got worse after Princess Jada was born 6 years ago. I often had to use both a tampon and maxi pad to avoid leakage that could potentially be quite embarrassing. Nights were possibly the worst as I often had to change my sheets on a daily basis.
In a recent survey given to 2000 women by healthywomen.org, they found out that a majority of women didn’t discuss the problem with their doctors. In fact less than half reported that they had discussed their situation with their OBGYN doctor. Their reasoning was the same reasons that I personally didn’t discuss the issue at first with my doctor. They thought it was normal, or they didn’t think that there was anything that could be done. Thinking back, I wish I had confided in my doctor sooner, because if I had, I would have found out that I could have done something about it.
According to healthywomen.org, there are a couple of things you can try to help alleviate some of the discomforts and inconveniences of heavy monthly bleeding. These things range from lifestyle changes to non-hormonal and hormonal medical options to drastic invasive surgeries. I would highly recommend that if you suffer from heavy monthly bleeding that you talk with your doctor about the various options you have before you, it could make a big difference in your life and the way you live it. For any woman who suffers from heavy monthly bleeding, learning the symptoms of an abnormal period and discovering available treatments can prove transformative
Make sure you check out the links below to learn more about your options.
References:
http://www.healthywomen.org/content/article/understanding-heavy-monthly-bleeding-latest-lighter-periods
Q+As:
http://www.healthywomen.org/content/ask-expert/7485/causes-heavy-periods?context=womentalk/ask-the-expert&context_title=ask-the-expert
http://www.healthywomen.org/content/ask-expert/7484/heavy-periods?context=womentalk/ask-the-expert&context_title=ask-the-expert
http://www.healthywomen.org/content/ask-expert/7486/talking-your-health-care-provider-about-heavy-periods?context=womentalk/ask-the-expert&context_title=ask-the-expert
I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Ferring Pharmaceuticals and received a promotional item to facilitate
Update on Infants and Children’s TYLENOL Products
Over the years I became one of the many mothers across the country that grew to trust the TYLENOL® brand name. It was always the chosen brand when I was purchasing pain medications for my children; whether it was a common cold, a headache, or a fever. However, the series of recalls that Johnson & Johnson has had to undertake within the last two years regarding their TYLENOL products began to chip away at that trust. It seemed that quality control and safety were deteriorating from the brand that many mothers came to trust as the Gold standard for safety and quality within the industry.
Johnson & Johnson has once again earned my trust. Although some say they were slow to react initially, the company has made some admirable and noteworthy improvements to their Infants’ and children’s Tylenol products. I think the enhancements are excellent, and go a long way to ensure the safety of the all the infants and children who consume these products. In a letter from Ed Kuffner, MD, Vice President, Medical Affairs at Mcniel (the division which manufactures TYLENOL® products) he outlines the new product improvements and explain their dual effort to promote safety and convenience. Here are the details he explains in his letter about product improvements that they will be making as early as the upcoming cold season.
Infant’s TYLENOL® will be available with a new and enhanced bottle called SIMPLEMEASURE.
The bottle will have a protective opening and a new push-in-syringe which will help in three important ways. First, it will reduce the risk that children will be able to get to the medicine inside the bottle. Second, it will allow for better control when giving the medication and reduce spilling. It will also provide better accuracy regarding dosage and ease the administration of the proper dosage. The bottle for Children’s TYLENOL® will also be enhanced. It will also include a protective opening that is designed to make it more difficult for children to get to the medicine in the bottle. Mcniel is also encouraging other manufacturers of similar products to adopt these new safety and convenience innovations to improve overall quality in the industry.
They have also moved to standardize the concentration of acetaminophen for single ingredient Tylenol products for both infants and children. This means that there will be the same concentration of the active ingredient, acetaminophen in both children’s and Infant’s Tylenol. Standardizing dozing across products and age groups is another step to improve convenience and accuracy. However, their products will continue to include specially designed dosing devices applicable to the age of the child in both children’s and Infants’ Tylenol. For a certain time period both the new and currently available concentrations of Infant’s acetaminophen products will be available in stores, so parents should take note. I greatly appreciate the effort and improvements that Johnson & Johnson has made to enhance the safety and convenience of their Tylenol products. These are the efforts that made me love the brand in the first place and I’m sure will keep me a loyal customer in the future. In closing I will list some helpful tips that Dr. Kuffner disclosed in his letter regarding giving medicines to infants and children.
Simply remember to NURSE
Never give adult medicines to children.
Use the measuring device (syringe, dropper, dosage cup) that comes with the medicine every time you use it. Don’t use kitchen spoons (teaspoons or tablespoons).
Read and follow instructions on the label. Never give more than the recommended dose and do not give the medication more frequently than recommended.
Store all medicines out of the reach of children. Immediately following use, always restore the child resistant cap and put the medicine back into a high and out of sight location.
Every child grows. Know the infant’s or child’s weight and/or age to help determine the appropriate dosage
Be sure to Check out all the Tylenol products updates here:
*I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Tylenol and received a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.*
What Are Probiotics, And What Do They Do?
What are Probiotics?
Probiotics are live microorganisms — in most cases, bacteria — similar to the beneficial microorganisms found in the human gut. Sometimes referred to as “good bacteria” or “friendly bacteria,” probiotics are attainable to consumers generally through dietary supplements and foods.
Uses for Health Purposes
People have an interest in probiotics for health purposes for various reasons. The world has an overabundance of microorganisms, including bacteria, as do people’s bodies – not only in their gut, but also in and on the skin, and other orifices. The good bacteria are essential to the suitable progression of the immune system, protection against disease-causing microorganisms, and to the proper digestion and absorption of food and nutrients. The desire to harness the power of this bacteria has led to a demand for probiotic supplements to be taken alongside food to help people with their health. As a result, private label softgels can be easily manufactured by third-party companies to help get them onto the market for the suppliers.
The balancing act of these bacteria can go awry in two major ways:
1. Taking antibiotics kill unfriendly, as well as friendly bacteria.
2. Unfriendly microorganisms, such as disease-causing bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and parasites can disturb the balance.
Researchers are investigating whether probiotics could be capable of stopping the unfriendly agents in the first place, or at least suppress their advancement and activity in such conditions as:
§ Infectious diarrhea
§ Irritable bowel syndrome
§ Inflammatory bowel syndrome
§ Periodontal disease and tooth decay
§ Vaginal infections
§ Skin infections
Side Effects and Risks
While the safety of probiotics has not been thoroughly researched scientifically, there are cases of live microorganisms having extended use as probiotics with no side effects. More research is required, however, particularly for the safety of our elderly people, young children, and people with compromised immune systems.
If side effects do occur, they tend to be of a mild digestive nature, such as gas or bloating, although, some serious effects have been noted in some people. Moreover, while probiotics are prescribed to those who have digestive problems, the following problems can occur:
§ Bloating
§ Diarrhea
§ Gas
§ Problems with fungal infections
§ Metabolism changes
Severe side effects are very rare, but if they do appear, they usually go away without repercussions. However, there are those who do not tolerate probiotics, so a doctor’s visit would be highly recommended for relevant analysis and examinations to determine whether your digestive organs are too sensitive and possibly at risk.
Which Foods Contain Probiotics?
Although probiotics are usually considered dietary supplements, they are widely available in foods. Some food sources containing probiotics are as follows:
§ Yogurt
§ Fermented milk
§ Unfermented milk
§ Miso
§ Tempeh
§ Some juices and soy beverages
In probiotic supplements and foods, the bacteria may have originally been present or added during preparation.
Some of the probiotic foods date back to ancient times, such as the fermented foods and cultured milk products. A lot of enthusiasm in probiotics has been flourishing in recent years, as evidenced in United States’ spending on probiotic supplements — during 1994 to 2003, sales nearly tripled.
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