Most women that plastic surgeons see have considered receiving breast surgery for many years. Sometimes they will tell their cosmetic surgeon that they have always felt out of proportion in clothing. There are other times that women will say they have seen their breasts change following the birth of their child or children. The majority of candidates for any cosmetic breast surgery want natural looking breasts and many express fears that they...more
How to potty train an autistic child may not be as difficult as you think. Most parents with an autistic child are extremely intimidated by thinking of potty training, due to the fact of introducing new and stressful things into the life of an autistic child. This may appear to be overwhelming and seem impossible. A child may feel perfectly comfortable wearing diapers, even as they age. It has been known for autistic children to remain in...more
I like weight training over 50. I like weight training over 60, and the guys at my YMCA who are in their 80's call me "young blood".I would have thought that by the time I was 61, I would be past the time I would be teased about my relative youth.Lifting is a wonderful tonic for the confidence, and the addition of women to the weight room is a boon to the weary eyes in my head.Weight lifting has some real benefits to our physical and mental health, including the fitness of our brain.More on that later, but resistance training can keep your muscle mass at any age, according to Elizabeth Quinn, at About.com. (link below)"However, resistance training is the only type of exercise that can substantially slow, and even reverse, the declines in muscle mass, bone density, and strength that were once considered inevitable consequences of aging."Believe it or not, I am actually lifting more weight in some exercises than I did when I was a kid trying to make the Illinois State University football team.That seems really remarkable, and it seems remarkable that I can skip rope the way I do, or walk down the rail road tracks and sustain my balance.Of all the things I do at the YMCA, walking on...more
Symptoms of ovarian cyst can go unnoticed by some and be quite obvious for others. What conditions should you look for if you suspect that you may have ovarian cysts? Although there are a multitude of symptoms, here are 7 most common signs you should not ignore:Pressure in the Abdomen or bloatingLower back painIrregular or Painful menstrual...more
Writing with paws may be unique, but just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean it can't happen. My dog Bugsy (He actually prefers to be called Bugsy Wonderdog) approached me about writing an article or two for me. He has always had wonderful perspective on most things so when he suggested he pen a few words on one of my passions, healthy...more
Maintaining a healthy diet is one very important aspect of your dogs daily lifestyle and if overlooked, can lead to problems down the road. There are a number of strategies that you can make use of to keep your dogs diet in check and keep their healthy lifestyle on track. This article will discuss a few of those strategies and how each one of the may benefit your dog with regard to their health.One of the strategies that is often the most underused, but may be one of the most effective is portion control. It is often a common practice for many owners to fill their dogs bowl full of food in order to not have to fill it again for a longer period of time, perhaps as much as a week. The result is that the dog has a heaping bowl of food sitting in front of them for an extended period of time. This can be troublesome for a number of reasons. One reason this is not a healthy practice is because the dog may be tempted to eat continuously, or overeat, which will in turn cause unwanted weight gain. Another reason this may not be a healthy strategy is because the food is sitting out in the open for an extended period of time, it is more exposed to dirt, dust, and any bacteria or...more
Balance isnt about organizing your schedule and planning different events. Instead, the art of finding balance is a mindset that allows one to combine the most important aspects our lives in harmony. Some important aspects of our lives include...more
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. The same often applies to ab exercises and crunches. If they are not working, stop doing them! You can do as many crunches as you want, but...more
Many podiatrists take the opportunity to volunteer in the medical tent after a local marathon. After the race, participants were filtered into the post-race area where they get food, water and have the option of stopping in the medical or podiatry...more
You looked in the mirror this morning and there it was.By the handfuls.That flabby, giggling, huge heap of ab fat caked to your body.Specifically, just below that strange little feature lovingly referred to as your "belly button".How'd it get...more
The aim of gastric bypass surgery is to make the patient lose weight and avoid the morbidities associated with obesity. The post-surgery diet is therefore designed to achieve that goal, without forgetting the essential role that nutritional education...more
When I got pregnant for the first time, I had enough knowledge and experience with exercise to understand how to keep in shape. What I didnt know and felt very unsure and nervous about was how to exercise whilst pregnant. I knew I didnt want to put...more