Posted in Diabetes on August 6, 2009

Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to a host of problems, some of which are debilitating, if not deadly. The unfortunate thing is that that more and more people from all over the world are now confirmed diabetics, making diabetes a worldwide concern; thus the urgent need for the ultimate diabetes treatment.

Thankfully, there just may be, although the ultimate diabetes treatment may not happen very soon. New studies of alternative treatments for diabetes are providing glimmers of hope for diabetics. The stem cell therapy technology and inhaled insulin, for instance, are said to revolutionize diabetes treatment if ever they get approved for implementation.

Stem Cell Therapy

One diabetes treatment proposal is called the stem cell therapy. This form of diabetes treatment which will make use of viable cells injected with proteins to trigger an insulin response. This, however, is still on the developmental stages and is yet to be tested on humans; nonetheless, if all goes well, the stem cell therapy is certainly going to provide relief for diabetics as this can mean no more insulin injections.

Inhaled Insulin

Inhaled insulin is a proposed form of diabetes treatment that enables diabetics to inhale insulin in powdered form via an inhaler. Once inhaled, the insulin goes directly to the lungs and then distributed into the bloodstream.

Apparently, these proposed alternative diabetes treatment options require more studies, and more researches, and of course they have yet to be approved by the regulating bodies prior to implementation.

Another approach to diabetes treatment that is worth looking into is the use of herbal remedies. Actually, a lot of people these days are preferring to go natural, especially when it comes to health. Herbal remedies are safe and without side effects, unlike certain medicines.

A number of herbs and spices are said to work well against diabetes, among which are:

Cinnamon - cinnamon is very powerful spice in regulating blood sugar levels. Accordingly, a dash a cinnamon can cause a significant drop in the blood sugar levels. Diabetics on medications are even advised to observe themselves closely for signs of hypoglycemia if ever they take cinnamon along with their regular diabetic medications.
Garlic - garlic not only lowers blood sugar levels, it also improves circulation and immunity to diseases
Bitter melon
Fenugreek
Ginseng tea
Huckleberry - this is believed to increase production of insulin

These herbs and spices may be taken in different forms and preparations, but of course, it is always best to consult with your diabetologist or physician first before taking any of these.

Posted in Diabetes on August 6, 2009

However, all this is changing, and diabetics must switch from the traditional approach to the new diabetic diet. Study has shown that the right approach is to take sufficient calories every day to suit a person

Posted in Hair Loss on August 6, 2009

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Posted in Diabetes on August 6, 2009

Quite certainly, you understand the followings signs and symptoms of diabetes type 2 so much so that when you experience these signs you immediately run to your doctor:

excessive urination
excessive thirst
over-fatigue
dry mouth
wounds that take time to heal or do not heal at all

You must also know that diabetes type 2 can be controlled through diet and exercise, but in some cases medications are necessary.

Indeed, these basically encompass most of the things you may want to know about diabetes type 2, but of course there are still quite a lot of new information about this that not a lot of people know of.

Perhaps, you would want to know that there are other alternative approaches to treating diabetes, and these are:

Hydrotherapy - in a study conducted to test the effectiveness of hydrotherapy in controlling diabetes, the subjects were made to soak themselves in a tub of water for 30 minutes a day for six days for three weeks. This approach not only helped the subjects to relax but amazingly reduced their blood sugar levels, too.

Detoxification - this method requires you to fast for short periods of time or to control your diet to help your body get rid of toxins more easily, thereby helping you control your blood sugar levels better.

Mud therapy - it may startle you to see how mud can be a good weapon against diabetes, but it can be. Mud, after all, comes from the earth, the provider of the main source of energy, food. Mud baths have in fact been used for so many years in alternative medicine to prevent or treat a variety of diseases, including diabetes, by sort of magnetizing out the toxins from the body.

Massage - this, too, has been used in alternative medicine to improve general well being and control diabetes. This simply act stimulates the various organs and systems of your body, especially those that are essential in controlling diabetes.

Herbs and spices - a number of herbs and spices may also be used to help regulate blood sugar levels. Cinnamon, for one thing, has been found to hasten the conversion of glucose into energy, a major issue in diabetes. Cinnamon, then, is said to mimic the effect of insulin in the body.

Other herbs and spices used in the treatment of diabetes type 2 include:

the leaves of blueberry
Asian ginseng
Bingko biloba
Bilberry
Ginger tea

These natural approaches to the treatment of diabetes type 2 are definitely
worth a try. Except maybe for the herbs and spices that you may have to buy if you do not have them in your backyard, hydrotherapy, detoxification, mud therapy and massage do not cost any money at all.

It never hurts to explore all possibilities when it comes to the ultimate solution to beat diabetes type 2.

Posted in Hair Loss on August 6, 2009

Women balding, on the other hand, is the opposite. When women lose their hair, they lose their crowning glory. Their femininity and identity, in some ways. I think most women are horrified by the thought of losing their hair. But women have their options, too. There’s the scarf trend- with many designers incorporating the scarf as a real fashion complement. Wigs can be fun: you can change and alter your look- completely- with different wigs. Blond today, redhead tomorrow.

Women are uncomfortable with wigs, especially if they’re obviously not real. But women have the same option as men, getting a hair-weave or plugs…or even shaving. Having a naked head can actually make a woman stand out more. More beautiful, with more focus on her features like eyes and lips. You don’t need hair to be an attractive and intriguing woman, you only need the attitude.

The underlying story is, for both genders (regardless of age), you can go bald without losing yourself. Hair is only hair. When we look for partners, there are many other qualities that make us fall in love: a good heart. Nice eyes. A great connection. And not one of the lasting qualities requires a full head of hair.

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Posted in Hair Loss on August 6, 2009

This problem results in receding hairline and/or balding at the crown. It is due to heredity, from either the mother

Posted in Diabetes on August 6, 2009

So can lifestyle make a difference?

A healthier lifestyle can definitely deter the onset of Type II Diabetes in the first place. The risk factors are age, ethnicity (those of an Asian or Afro-Caribbean origin are more likely to contract Type II Diabetes), inactivity and obesity or being overweight. While you can’t do anything about the first two risk factors, you can make a massive difference by watching your weight, particularly excess fat around your middle, and taking regular exercise.

But what if you have already been diagnosed with Type II Diabetes?

Many nutritional therapists believe that Type II Diabetes can be reversed by following a healthy low-GL (Glycaemic Load) diet, ensuring your weight is within the normal range, and taking regular exercise. By only eating meals that release sugar into your blood stream slowly and gradually, you put less pressure on the pancreas to produce insulin. In the short term, your body can cope with less efficient insulin because there is also a lesser need. And over time, this allows the body’s production of insulin to improve.

The key to a low-GL lifestyle is always eating protein (which has no immediate effect on blood sugar) with carbohydrate and for all your starchy foods sticking to wholegrains - bread, pasta, rice etc. Eat as many vegetables as you like but stick to raw or steamed. Fruit is also good, but be careful - choose apples, pears and berries over banana’s or grapes. And dried fruit might be rich in certain vitamins and antioxidants, but it is also very high in sugar. And don’t think

Posted in Hair Loss on August 6, 2009

How can you create waves and curls on your hair without the help of hair gels? Do it the traditional way, with your old comb, a few rollers and a hair blower. If you can make use of a round brush for your styling, then the results would be so much better.

Here’s what you can do: use the round brush to part the different sections of the hair until you’re satisfied. After dividing the hair into different sections, use the rollers to begin the setting of the hair. The drying portion of this procedure will give your hair the shape you desire. You can use a blow dryer to speed up the drying process.

Tip2: How to Get Softer, Curvier Hair?

If you feel that your hair feels to stiff, you can implement a two-phase ‘attack’ plan on your unruly hair. The first step is shampooing. Use an organic, penetrating shampoo to make your hair much, much softer. Why does this work? First, dry hair does not respond to hair gel that well.

This is why quite often; people who apply hair gels to dry hair end up with a ‘helmet effect’, where the hair gel binds the hairs on the very top of the head, but not those near the scalp itself. The effect is a very awkward, very stiff head of hair.

Tip3: Note on Teasing the Hair

Salons usually make use of the term ‘teasing’ to refer to a rapid combing of the hair and until its ends. This teasing process is amplified by volume-giving hair care products (like hair clays) and a lot of blow-drying. Having your hair teased once, a year is alright, but having it done every week is quite harmful.

Let’s analyze why frequent teasing is harmful for the human hair. First, the rapid combing destroys the cuticular scale formations on the hair. These keratin scales allow the hair to absorb moisture from the environment and add stability to the hair shafts. Combing irregularly damages these scales and unfortunately, these keratin formations do not repair themselves.

The damage from frequents teasing is permanent. The effect might manifest itself immediately, but if you have been undergoing teasing for a long time, in five years time your hair might look more frayed than it should be.

Are the keratin scales simply bent? Actually, the keratin scales are removed by irregular combing strokes. When these scales come off, your hair would become more susceptible to damage from wind, rain and sun.

Tip4: How to Avoid Hair Damage?

If you still like your frequent visits to the salon, you can tell your stylist to be gentler with your hair. This applies especially to women who are in their fifties. Hair during this period of a person’s life is more fragile, so stylists should be gentler with what they do.

Posted in Diabetes on August 6, 2009

Types of Diabetes

- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pre-Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes

There are two main types of diabetes. People with type 1 diabetes are completely unable to produce insulin. People with type 2 diabetes can produce insulin, but the cells in their body don’t respond to it. In both cases, the glucose can’t move into the cells and blood glucose levels can become too high. Over time, these high glucose levels can cause serious problems and complications. Pre-diabetes means that the cells in your body are becoming resistant to insulin and your blood glucose levels are higher than they should be. Gestational diabetes appears in women with no previous history of diabetes, usually during the last half of pregnancy.

Diabetes Symptoms

- Frequent hunger or thirst
- Weight loss
- Dry skin
- Feeling tired
- Greater need to urinate
- Blurred vision
- Tingling/numbness in hands or feet
- Slow-healing sores
- Infections

How Do You Know If You Have Diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes often does not have any noticeable symptoms, and you may not know that you have it. Regular check-ups with your doctor and some basic blood tests will help you find out early if you have the disease. Early detection helps you to get control of your blood sugars. If your blood sugar is controlled, then your risk for complications is greatly reduced. Diagnosis includes a blood glucose test and an oral glucose tolerance test.

Available Treatments

Medications are usually prescribed in addition to lifestyle changes. The medications work in different ways but their effect is to lower blood glucose and help the body’s own insulin become more effective. If oral medications are not enough, insulin injections may be used to help gain control of glucose levels.

- Medications - oral antihyperglycemic agents, injectable antiyperglycemics, insulin
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Keeping excess weight off
- Dietary changes - more vegetables and fruits, complex carbs and whole grains, fewer over-processed, fatty, starchy, sugary choices
- Daily exercise

Can You Prevent Diabetes?

Prevention is actually possible. If you have risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes, it is possible to prevent the disease. Healthy eating, maintaining a normal weight and daily exercise will not only help you feel your best, but may greatly reduce your chances of getting diabetes.

Pre-Diabetes

Pre-diabetes means that the cells in your body are becoming resistant to insulin or your pancreas is not producing as much insulin as required. The blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes. A diagnosis of pre-diabetes is a warning sign that diabetes will develop later. The good news is that you can prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes by losing weight, making changes in your diet and exercising.

Risk Factors

- Overweight or obese
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Family history
- Age
- Race - African Americans, Hispanics and American Indians are at greater risk for type 2 diabetes
- A previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes:

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease of the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. It is believed that it may be a virus that triggers the immune system to attack the cells and permanently destroy them. The pancreas can no longer make the insulin necessary to transport sugar from the blood into the other cells of the body for energy. Sugar builds up in the blood and over time can damage internal organs and blood vessels.

A person with Type 1 diabetes must take insulin everyday to survive. They have to find the right amount of insulin necessary to keep the blood sugar level as close to normal as possible. The person with diabetes has to check their blood sugar levels often and then inject themselves with the correct amount of insulin to counteract the amount of sugar. This mimics the action of the pancreas.

Warning Signs

This can be an overwhelming process for the newly diagnosed person, especially since Type 1 diabetes typically strikes children and young adults, although adults age 40 and older, can get Type 1. The onset of the disease happens quickly. As the insulin stops being produced and the blood sugar rises, this causes hyperglycemia. Several warning signs appear. Increased thirst, increased urination, fatigue, weight loss and blurred vision are a few of the most noticeable signs of Type 1 diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes:

A person with Type 2 diabetes has adequate insulin, but the cells have become resistant to it. Type 2 usually occurs in adults over 35 years old, but can affect anyone, including children. The National Institutes of Health state that 95 percent of all diabetes cases are Type 2 because it is a lifestyle disease, triggered by obesity, a lack of exercise, increased age and to some degree, genetic predisposition.

Risk Factors For Type 2 Diabetes:

- Obesity
- Poor diet
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Increased age - almost 21% of people over 60 have diabetes
- Family history
- Ethnicity - diabetes is more common in the African-American, Native American, Latino, Pacific Islander and Asian-American populations
- History of metabolic syndrome
- History of gestational diabetes

Complications Caused By High Glucose

- Neuropathy - nerve damage, especially in extremities
- Nephropathy - kidney damage, kidney failure
- Retinopathy - vision problems, blindness
- Cardiovascular Disease - heart disease and increased risk of strokes
- Erectile dysfunction in men and decreased desire in both men and women
- Depression

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes affects about 4 percent of all pregnant women. It usually appears during the second trimester and disappears after the birth of the baby.

Certain hormones increase during pregnancy, transferring nutrients from the mother to the baby so that the fetus develops and grows. Other hormones block the action of insulin, ensuring that the mother herself does not develop low blood sugar. To compensate, the mother

Posted in Hair Loss on August 6, 2009

2.Diet - By diet I am not on about losing weight but more so about watching what you are eating. I.E. is your diet healthy or full of junk. You see your hair is like every other part of your body in that it needs vitamins and minerals that come from food to help it grow and be strong, so make sure that not only do you get your 5 a day from fruit and vegetables but that you get supplements of vitamins A & C that are rumored to be good for strong hair growth.

3.Combat DHT - DHT is the main factor behind hair loss not only in men but in women too. DHT is caused by too much testosterone in the body which can then attach to the follicles and restrict growth. DHT can be treated, but the thing with it is is that because your body will always be producing testosterone, then you are going to have to continuously have treatment. One natural way that you can combat DHT is through the use of Green Rea either as a drink or through a supplement such as a tablet

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