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Microdermabrasion Treatment is a very painless treatment that can be undertaken for scar removal. This type of treatment has become very popular in doctor’s practices, day spas and medical spas in modern times. Microdermabrasion Treatment usually involves in the partial or full removal of the stratum corneum which is also known as the outermost surface of the skin by means of light abrasion. Microdermabrasion Treatment also involves in removing the skin that has been sun damaged or lessening and removing different types of dark spots or scars present on the skin.

The procedure of Microdermabrasion Treatment doesn’t require any sort of anesthetic since it is not at all painful. It is a medically practiced treatment to remove scars which are raised above the surrounding body skin although the effectiveness of Microdermabrasion Treatment is less in case of sunken scars. Microdermabrasion Treatment can be also used for acne treatment it should be periodically repeated for effective treatment. There is no evidence of Microdermabrasion Treatment stimulating any types of collagen formation. This treatment should be avoided by patients who have been under the medication of Accutane (Isotretinion) for the last twelve months.

Different methods of Microdermabrasion Treatment involve mechanical abrasion from jets of aluminum oxide or zinc oxide, very fine organic particles or even a roughed surface. These particles are then removed with hand piece or a wand by the help of which abrasive particles come. It is a non invasive, non chemical procedure that involves in the spraying of various micro crystals to remove the outermost skin layer which has dry, dead skin cells thus revealing a healthier and younger looking skin. Microdermabrasion Treatment encourages the fresh production of new layer of skin cells which consists of high levels of elastin and collagen so that your skin’s external appearance gets further boosted.

Microdermabrasion Treatment should not be confused with dermabrasion technique because it is gentler and lesser intensive than dermabrasion.

In the process of Microdermabrasion Treatment, the cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist uses a handheld device to spay fine crystals on the surface of the skin, thus providing gentle abrasion and polishing to slowly remove the outermost layer of old skin cells. Microdermabrasion Treatment generally takes around more than 30 minutes which can be even an hour to get finished. For best results, five to thirteen Microdermabrasion Treatments are recommended in an interval of two to three weeks.

Microdermabrasion Treatment is also known as a “lunch hour” treatment because it is a very quick procedure which can easily be performed at a beauty clinic during your lunch hour without any discomfort. After the treatment gets over, the treated skin generally become pinkish but it usually fades within few hours. After completion of the treatment, you can even apply makeup soon enough to avoid any sort of visible signs of the treatment. The costs of undergoing a Microdermabrasion Treatment depends on several factors like the amount of microdermabrasion needed by the patient, fees of the physician, number of treatments and the place where the treatment gets administered

They say beauty is skin deep. But it is also true that the first impression is the last impression. So make a kill for it when you have the chance. The first image which a person forms of you is formed from your outer appearance. It reflects how much you value yourself by ensuring you are looking your best at all times. It isn’t rocket science trying to keep your skin looking divine. All it requires is a little attention to a few basics.

Firstly, in order to look beautiful from the outside, you must be beautiful from the inside. Going back to basic such as eating larger quantities of raw fruits and vegetables can go along way. The right diet will ensure your system is cleansed of all impurities and the required nutrients are retained by your body. Ensure a good amount of Vitamin C which comes from oranges, amla, etc… is taken for helping your body absorb anti-oxidants which help remove all the toxins and assist in enabling the nutrients to be absorbed in your blood better.

Of course, more than adequate amount of water daily which would be at least three to four liters would go a long way in ensuring that you are keeping your internal systems cleaned by flushing out all the toxins. Beginning your day with at least two glasses of lukewarm water or even drinking a cup of lukewarm water with one teaspoon honey and half a lemon would do wonders for your skin.

Our skin is constantly regenerating new skin below the layers of old dead skin. Therefore, exfoliating your skin once a week is a very necessary part of your skin care routine. Exfoliation is the process of scrubbing your skin free of the excess or lifeless skin from your face to give way to fresh skin. A gentle scrub such as sugar, lemon, and glycerin can be concocted up from your very own kitchen and massaged using a circular upward motion with your fingertips for up to five minutes There is are also a barrage of very good readily available exfoliation products available to suit your particular skin type.

Always, ensure that a skin maintenance routine of using a mild cleanser, followed by a toner, and finally moisturizer is followed on a daily basis. This will ensure that all radical particles from the polluted environment are removed from your skin allowing your skin to breath. It will also help remove grime accumulated throughout the day from your pores leaving them oil free so they do not enlarge to give your skin a rough look. A toner will tighten your skin and help keep it firm. And finally, the moisturizer will help balance the essential oils in our skin to keep it looking glowing and radiant.

A little attention to these simple details will go a long way in helping your skin remain stunning and smooth to touch.

If only someone would discover an antidote for everlasting youth you would all mop it up in a jiffy, huh! Since ancient times it has been the fairer sex’s quest to achieve eternal beauty. Cleopatra toiled over her beauty for endless hours using the most unusual methods to keep her attractiveness as magnetic as her early life. Years later, it has become even more arduous to keep yourself as lovely in the later stages of our life. It is an inevitable process of aging where our skin starts loosing the firmness and sheen. The facial skin starts giving way to sagging wrinkled skin which has been tormented by our way of living.

The types of food which we intake, the amount of rest we take, the amount of exercise we do, the cosmetics which we apply on our skin, etc… are all factors which contribute to the appearance of our skin in the later years. If you have not been particular about these aspects of healthy living in the earlier stages of your lives then it would be a battle to prevent skin sagging. When your body’s ability to renew your skin cells, which mainly consist of collagen start deteriorating, then the process of your skin sagging starts taking place. In order to prevent this from occurring you must be mindful of a few precautions to take.

A stitch in time saves nine. So go and find a good anti aging cream which has hayluronic acid, a component which helps revive collagen. The anti aging cream will help firm up your skin, give it better texture and look fresher. The age old advice which anyone will give to you applies here as well. Drink 1 to 2 liters of water to ensure flushing out of toxins meanwhile ensuring hydration of your skin to maintain the suppleness too. Another thing to keep in mind is to include facial exercises as part of your daily routine. They can be done at any time and at any place. An activity such as chewing gum can strengthen your facial skin. Filling air in your mouth and move the air pocket from one cheek to the other is another such exercise. Last but not the least, keep your exposure to the sun at a minimal level and when it is required, use a good sun block. So ladies, walk with your head held high and chin up!

Ayurveda has considered all skin diseases under “KUSTHA ROGA”. The literal meaning of Kustha in Sanskrit is “Sariram Kushnati Kuschitan Karoti” means the roga which causes discoloration, disfiguration, bringing disgrace upon the bearer. This simple definition of all Kustha roga emphasis its social implication and how both the Vaidya and the patient should put in utmost efforts to cure the diseases from its roots. It also emphasis skin is the reflection of the underlying metabolism of the body. The more the skin is disfigured in color, texture, touch and radiant; the more we get the hint of a serious faulty metabolism going on inside the body.

Skin as we all know is the largest organ of our body. The skin has functions in thermoregulation, protection, metabolic functions sensation, absorption, and excretion. It is the only organ which is directly exposed to all the elements of the outer environment. Our skin has an exceptional ability to protect and heal itself. Let’s take a quick review of our Skin :

Four Layers

The top layer, the one you can see and feel, is called the keratin layer. It’s made of dead cells that protect the more delicate layers underneath. It is constantly being worn away and replaced by new cells that move up from the layer below.

The layer below is called the epidermis. It is made of living cells. It also contains the pigment that gives the skin its color. The epidermis is nourished by the blood vessels in the layer below, which is called the dermis.

The dermis is a lot thicker than the epidermis and is very elastic, so your skin is able to stretch and move. The sweat glands in the dermis have tiny tubes leading to the surface of the skin. It also contains hair follicles-the bulb-like structures that hairs grow from. The nerve endings that sense heat, cold and pain are also in the dermis.

The bottom layer of the dermis is called subcutaneous tissue. Fat is stored there, which keeps you cool when it is hot and warm when the outside air is cold. The fat is also a shock absorber and stores extra fuel for your body.

Ayurveda

Ayurveda has also mentioned briefly about Twak (Skin) being an Upadhatu (Sub-tissue) of Rasa Dhatu and has been categorized to 7 layers taking in account the different types of skin diseases involved in different layers of the skin. Twak is the end organ of the body; derives all the nutrients needed for a flawless skin from Rasa dhatu. All the 18 types of skin diseases described by Charka; involves the 3 dosha and 4 Dhatus; Vata, Pitta, Kapha along with Twak (Skin tissues), Rakta (Blood), Mamsa (Muscle) and Lasika (Lymphatic).
The Chronicity and difficulty in the treatment of Skin diseases depends on the number of dosha and the Dhatu involved. Sushrut has described some Skin diseases under the Miscellaneous chapter called the “Khyudra Roga”, where he documented many skin lesion where there is minimum involvement of dosha and dhatu resulting lesser symptoms and easy to treat.

Some Common Skin diseases described under “Khyudra Roga”

Darkening of skin :
Pigmentation of the skin can be due to a variety of causes. The commonest is the darkening of the forehead, cheeks & chin occurring in chloasma. Chlosama most often occurs in women during pregnancy or in those who are taking birth control pills. It may sometimes also affect men.

The second type of pigmentation is freckling, a problem which is inherited. It is more commonly seen in fair individuals, particularly in those with red hair & blue eyes- so it is common in European & America countries. Both chloasma & freckling can be treated successfully with Ayurvedic herbal medications.

The third type of pigmentation is the darkening seen under the eye due to late night work, stress, anemic, deficiency of Vit. E.

Remedy : Darkening of skin is due to excessive Vata. Vata has the capability to change the normal color of the skin to darker shades. Oleation with natural herbal Oil application specially made from Kesar will help in pacifying Vata at the same time help bring back the natural glow of the skin. Digestive formulary having Hingu are very helpful for releasing the toxins formed by imbalanced Vata from the alimentary tract. Panchakarma treatment such as Sirodhara or Sirobasti will help for stress and insomnia problems indirectly helping the body to recoup from imbalance state of doshas.

Infections :-

Boils : Its summer now; boil is a common skin lesion due to hot and humid environment. Boils are formed over the skin involving the blood capillaries and the underlying nerve endings of the skin. Hence, they can be very painful and if they appear in crops, they may be accompanied by fever. Some people have a tendency to develop boils. Ayurveda understands this disease to be over accumulation of Pitta in the skin along with aggravation of Kapha and Vata dosha. Infection leads to Pus formation in boils. It is better to have herbal medicines from the ancient Ayurvedic treasure house rather than “Antibiotics” to treat boils.

Remedy : Ayurvedic herbs such as guduchi (Pitta samaka) Haldi (blood purifying) Kadira (infections) etc are used in Ayurvedic formulations and powders to be applied as paste for local relief from inflammations as well as internal application to pacify the aggravated Pitta. Neem Oil is very effective in preventing infections in boils and also prevents spreading to local areas through contamination with pus. Patients are also advised to take less oily, fried, processed foods, salt and too much sugar.

If you have been getting crops of boils repeatedly, it is worth while to get your blood sugar tested your boil may well be a sign of diabetes.

Fungal infections :
Several species of fungi attack the human skin in a variety of ways. Ringworm one type fungi cause ring shaped infections of the skin which causes irritation and itching. The groin is the site most commonly affected with ringworm. In women the waist, is frequently involved. In children, ringworm can cause baldness of the scalp & this problem is quite contagious. On the feet, fungi cause athlete’s foot. There is scaling, itching and maceration in between the toes. Fungi can also affect the nails.

Another type of fungus causes light colored spots on the skin this is called pityriasis versicoles.

Remedy : It is better to treat them by herbal medications than synthetic & chemical oriented ointments. Ayurveda offers excellent Ointments, Oils and herbs with mineral formulations helps increase the immunity and treats the root cause for chronic fungal infections. Ayurvedic medicines include herbs such as Bidanga, Palasa, Tulsi, Kampillaka etc. These herbs are excellent Krumighana. Patients are also advised to take boiled fresh vegetables or less spicy oily, vegetarian diet. Avoid stressful conditions and sleep well.

Warts :
A wart is a very common problem. At any one point, 10% of the population will have a wart or two on their bodies. Some times the warts will be very inconvenient, or particularly embarrassing or painful or spreading rapidly.

Warts on the feet tend to be painful because they get trodden on. Ayurvedic medication is safe & effective for the treatment of warts. A simple home remedy involves the application of Cut Onion piece over the wart and tie with a cotton bandage overnight. Repeat this procedure for a couple of days to shed of the wart.

Cold sores :
Cold sores occur most commonly on the lips, though they can develop on any part of the body. They are the result of a virus herpes simplex. In adults this virus, sometimes, also affects the genitalia. This type of infection is spread by sexual intercourse and forms one of the many sexually transmitted diseases. The virus of cold sores generally lies dormant in the body, but can be activated by colds, fevers, stressful conditions, emotional upheavals or any serious illness. It is best to avoid intimate contact with an individual who is having an attack of herpes. Doshic imbalances involve Vata + Kapha.

Remedy : Avoid all types of dry, cold, fermented, heavy, spicy food. Avoid all processed food from the market. Eat boiled vegetables and fruits as much as possible. Eat freshly cooked warm food. Ayurvedic formulation for cold sore included metallic prepared formulation which works on Vata to pacify the pain. Mahataleshwara rasa is a very effective formulation for such skin disorders.

Scabies :
Few diseases carry so much social stigma as scabies. Most people openly express resentment when they are told that their itching is due to scabies. Actually any body can get scabies of any social status. It is a highly contagious disease. Scabies is passed on from one person to another through intimate contact, infected bedding and cloths or by sharing a bed. The itching is more severe at night. Soon a rash appears on the body this rash is not seen on the face and is most prominent on the hands, the waist, and the abdomen and on the genitalia. Dosha involvement in scabies or Kachu roga is Kapha dominant, leading to excessive itching.

Remedy : If you apply the Ayurvedic Oil; BhruhatMarichyadi Taila, scabies is easily treatable. Home remedies involve application of Neem Leave paste over the effected part for 1 hour before bathing.

Eczema :
Eczema is a rough red oozy rash that comes in patches. The fluid, which has oozed then, dries up to form a hard scab. Because the area is itchy, it often gets scratched and may become infected. Eczema can develop in a number of ways: -
Irritation of the skin can lead to eczema; the common causes are over exposure to water, soaps & detergents. Just about anyone can develop an irritant eczema, nut the problems is much more common in people with dry skin.

Allergic reactions to substances, which come in contact with the skin, can also result in eczema. This could result from contact with metals (jewellery) vegetables, plants & medicine.

Eczema can also result from eating certain foods or taking certain medicines. Almost any foodstuff can cause eczema, but the ones that most commonly cause problems are eggs & dairy products.

Inherited eczema or what the doctor would call “Atopic Eczema” is a problem seen most commonly in small children. The eczema tends to improve as the child grows up. it is less frequently seen in children who are breastfed close relatives of children who are suffering from atopic eczema may have asthma or skin problems. A few of these children may also develop asthma when they grow up.

Remedy : All these varieties of Eczema have been successfully treated by Ayurvedic Formulations. Sulfur, Tin, Ferrous sulphate are the main mineral used in combination with herbs to give excellent results. Gandhaka rasayan is very effective for emaciated people with chronic eczema. Patients are also advised to take lots of fruits and fresh vegetables. Avoid sea fish, prawn, meat, salt and other Non vegetarian food. They should also avoid stale, fermented, sour food including curd.

Discoloration of skin :
Charka has described Swetra Kustha in a completely separate chapter under Kustha Roga. Leucoderma is the area of skin, which has lost its color, when it occurs without any preceding disease it is called vitiligo. Sometimes it follows burns & injuries. Some women develop it after the use of stick on ‘Bindis’ and after wearing plastic footwear. This loss of color is due to hazardous chemicals present in the plastics. Patches of leucoderma can be of variable sizes & shapes. They can occur just about anywhere on the body. In fair individuals, leucoderma often goes unnoticed, but on dark skinned people it can be very visible and causes severe embarrassment. Leucoderma does not cause any health problems it is not contagious or dangerous at all.

There are a number of misconceptions regarding the availability of treatment for leucoderma. With Ayurvedic herbals medicines, there is actually plenty of hope for vitiligo leucoderma patients. The results with our treatment are excellent. They are more excellent if the treatment is taken at early stages within 3 months of onset of disease. The patches of leucoderma which occur in areas of the skin which are naturally hairless, like the palms and soles, take long to improve. Ayurvedic treatment involves both internal medication and external applications for better results.

Panchakarma is also recommended if the patients are diagnosed to have toxin accumulations in large intestine (Vata dosha) or mucous accumulation in Stomach (Kapha dosha) or (Pitta) aggravation in Blood. The Panchakarma treatment helps cleaning the channels (Shrotha) so that the medication which is taken by the patient reaches the affected parts. All patients should open up their minds to accept this method of treatment at the onset of any skin lesion and should not hide it or expect it to be cured on its own or take harmful chemicals including steroids of conventional therapy. Skin diseases take fewer times to get completely cured when you take Ayurvedic medicines from a knowledgeable Ayurvedic physician at the earliest.

Conclusion on the causes for skin disorders :

Diet consisting of too much hot, spicy, oily, sour, fermented, non vegetarian, sea food too much salt and sugar contribute to skin diseases.
Lifestyle such as unhygienic personal and surroundings, daytime sleeping, irregular diet, stressful life, other chronic diseases, worm infestations,
Mentally Depression, unhappiness, frustration and underlying psychosomatic issues are related to cause various skin diseases in Humans.

Muscle relaxants are drugs that are administered to relax muscles. They are given to relieve the discomfort of muscle spasm or involuntary muscle contracture and also in cases of surgery to relax muscles and provide easier access for the surgeon. Some nonprescription drugs are available to combat painful contraction of the uterus during a woman’s menstrual period.

Muscles can be divided into two classes, the voluntary or skeletal muscles and the involuntary or smooth muscles. The heart muscle, the myocardium, is a unique type of muscle that does not fit into either category. Skeletal muscles are those that are under voluntary control. The muscles that move the arms, that move the legs when you walk or run, or those that are involved in chewing are all skeletal muscles. They come into play only when you will them. Smooth muscles are those that are not under conscious control. The muscles in the digestive organs are smooth muscles.

Usually it is the skeletal or striated muscles that will require therapy for painful spasm or will need to be relaxed to allow the surgeon to gain access to the abdomen easily. Muscle spasm may be associated with a trauma or may be brought on by multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke, or an injury to the spinal cord. Severe cold, an interruption of blood supply to a muscle, or overexertion of the muscle also can lead to spasms. A muscle spasm actually is an increase in muscle tone brought on by an abnormality in motor control by the spinal nerves.

Skeletal muscles are controlled by large nerves in the spinal cord. The nerve cell or neuron is part of the spinal cord, but its projections, the axon and the many dendrites course outward to connect to muscle cells. The nerve axon is a sensory device that senses the muscle cells’ current condition. The dendrites are motor fibers that deliver the instructions to change its state to the muscle fiber. The area at which the muscle and nerve connect is called the neuromuscular junction. It is here that the end releases a chemical called a neurotransmitter that crosses the microscopic space between the nerve and muscle and causes the desired response. Five such neurotransmitters have been described: acetylcholine, serotonin, norepinephrine, glycine, and gamma-amminobutyric acid or GABA. Of these, the functions of three are known. Acetylcholine excites muscle activity and glycine and GABA inhibit it.

Muscle relaxants may act either peripherally, that is directly on the muscle, or centrally, in the spinal cord. Most such drugs act centrally, though how they perform their task is not understood. These drugs do not act directly on the muscle to relax it, they do not interfere with conduction along the nerve fiber, they do not stop the neurotransmitter from being released or crossing the nerve-muscle junction, and they do not alter the ability of the muscle to respond to the neurotransmitter. Somehow they act centrally to depress the central nervous system and may have a sedative effect.

The dosage of any muscle relaxing agent must be carefully tailored to achieve the desired result without overdosing the patient. Because these drugs have a sedative action the patient should be warned not to drive, operate machinery or perform any other task that requires wakefulness. An overdose of the drugs can put the patient to sleep and may well depress muscle function to the extent that the bladder will not contract normally and urine retention will occur. Also, some drugs will produce a change in the color of the urine of which the patient should be made aware.

Few Muscle Relaxant drugs:-

carisoprodol (Soma)
chlorphensin carbamate (Maolate)
chlorzoxazone (Paraflax)
cyclobenzaprine HCl (Flexeril)
Metaxolone (Skelaxin)
methocarbamol (Robaxin)
orphenadrine (Banflex, Flexain, Marflex, Norflex, etc.)

There are quite a large number of people, across the globe, who have to face a lot of trouble by the accumulation of fat on different parts of the body like the cheeks, neck, abdomen and hips. They get rid of the unwanted fat by going for a treatment called liposuction, which is basically a surgical method of removing excess fat from the body. Ever since liposuction was first introduced to this day different liposuction techniques have been developed by doctors
across the world who specializes in fat removal through liposuction. All the different techniques have been found to be quite effective and are widely used by different doctors.

The different liposuction techniques are broadly classified into four categories and all of them have been found to be equally effective. These four categories of liposuction techniques are dry liposuction technique, wet liposuction technique, super wet liposuction technique and tumescent liposuction technique.

Of all the different liposuction techniques, the dry liposuction technique is the most traditional one. In this technique the excess fat is sucked out from the region where there is an accumulation of unnecessary fat by the help of a cannula. The technique is called the dry technique as the surgeons do not use tumescing fluid for the operation. This liposuction technique is found to have negative effects on the body like necrosis, damage of the nerves and considerable loss of blood.

In the wet liposuction technique the surgeons inject a tumescent fluid on to those regions of the body from which a person wishes to remove excess fat. The different tumescent fluids that are used in the surgery include saline, lidocaine and epinephrine. The amount of the tumescent fluid that is injected into the body is less than the amount of fat meant to be lost using this technique.

Super wet liposuction technique is somewhat similar to the wet technique as it also involves the injection of a tumescent fluid on to the body. The main difference of this technique with the wet technique is in the amount of tumescent fluid that is used. The amount of tumescent fluid used for this liposuction technique has to be the same as the amount of fat that needs to be removed from the body.

Of all the different liposuction techniques that are used across the world, the tumescent liposuction technique is considered to be the most risky one due to the increased amount of the tumescent fluid that is injected into the body. In this method, the amount of injected tumescent fluid is found to be around two times the amount of fat meant to be removed from the body. This higher amount of tumescent fluid increases the risk involved in the process. Moreover, higher amount of lidocaine that is used in the technique can even cause the death of the person undergoing liposuction.

Those who want to opt for a liposuction surgery can choose from any of the different liposuction techniques that are used by doctors around the world. Whichever method you wish to use make sure that you know the risks involved with the particular method and consult with your doctor whether to go ahead with the surgery or not.

Runners are tending to stick to the running & jogging combinations & steady pace run. While running & jogging are the fabulous activities for the cardiovascular endurance & weight loss, sprint has the benefits beyond their leisurely jog in parks.

Sprinting requires the power from lower body & abs. It is also felt amazing in running with everything the person’s have, for testing their lungs, the heart & the explosive forces.

Sprinting Benefits :

■Increases the metabolism for longer period after the exercise than jogging.
■Also develops the greater hamstring muscle.
■It improves the heart & the lungs recovery time.
■Helps to improve the endurance for the long distance runs.
■Sprints intervals between the jogging sessions, helps in the weight loss.

Sprinting Techniques Benefits
How to perform sprinting?

Sprinting is everything about the speed. The correct way for sprinting is with their body slightly leaned forward to about 5-7 degrees from foot, and not from the hips. Arms must be relaxed, and made to swing from the shoulders & flexed to about 90 degrees. Feet must hit the ground from heel to toes. Do not run on their toes as they provide no stability & can become the cause for the injuries.

While performing sprinting, the person’s stride must start under center of gravity. Basically, do not let their feet to go too away in front of their body. It is called the over striding. Also running in the baby steps is known as the under striding. Both the under & the over striding can slow the person down. Throughout the sprinting the person must always be stayed relaxed. Tensing their body slows the person down and at the same time it will tire out their body more quickly.

Ways to Start the Sprinting?

The best way for performing the sprinting in to their runs is made the person to jog about 2 minutes & then sprinting for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Progress should me made by changing time interval to about 1 minute jog, and 30 seconds sprinting or any other variation in which a person is jogging or walking for longer period of time than the sprinting.

If a person uses the 400 meter track, sprinting should be done about 50-100 meters, and then they must walk at the brisk pace or can even jog and recover the rest of the track & this should be repeated for about 5-10 times.

This Guest Article is written by Ramandeep Singh who writes at Easy16.com

In this age of dominance of allopathy form of medicine, there is slow emergence of alternative forms of medicine. One such form of medicine is aromatherapy. This therapy makes use of the healing abilities of essential oils to cure diseases. The essential oils in combination with other herbal oils proved to be effective in pain redressal, hypertension and Alzheimer’s. Aromatherapy is administered in mainly three forms:

Aromatherapy Treatment
1) Aerial Spray, where oils are sprayed into the air to disinfect the surrounding’s and fragrance.
2) Vapour inhalation, where the aromatic oils are inhaled in vapour form for respiratory disorders, decongestion and for other psychological relaxations
3) External applications, where the infected parts are massaged with oils. For instance, sprains, skin infections, beauty enhancement. This also involves taking bath with oil mixed in the water.

There are six main types of oils used in aromatherapy. Namely:

1. Essential oils: Eucalypts oil, grapefruit oil etc. These are mainly fragrant oils extracted from plants through various processes
2. Absolutes: These are mainly flower extracts. Sometimes they are also taken from tender plant tissues.
3. Phytoncides : These are terpene and sulfuric based organic compounds taken from plants. These are not much popular because of their potential side effects.
4. Herbal oils: These are basically aqueous oils primarily distilled from herbs. The most common ones are rose, lemon balm and chamomile.
5. Infusions: Water based extracts from different plant material (e.g. rose infusion)
6. Carrier oils: These are the essential oils diluted by plant base materials

However, many of these aromatic oils are also being manufactured by various industries in their synthetic substitutes. These synthetic substitutes are not advisable for use. Best rely would be natural extracts. These natural extracts also cost much because of their efficient healing powers than the synthetic substitutes. The commonly used aromatic oils are Basil (effective in increasing sexual power, depression related disorders), Black Pepper (for stimulating blood circulation, muscular pains), Eucalyptus oil (for common colds and flu) and so on. The effectiveness of aromatherapy is yet to be conclusively proved based on scientific investigation, its healing power in diseases like stress and strain, mental disorders and psychological related disorders in beyond doubt. However, care should be taken in view of some side effects due to high concentration of oils and also due to adulteration.

Progeria is a most rare and severe genetic disorder which strikes at an early age. The affected person ages prematurely with a life expectency of thrirteen years. This disease is also called “Hutchinson–Gilford progeria syndrome” named after Jonathan Hutchinson and Hastings Gilford who arrived at the explanation of the disease independently. This is not an inheritable disease and is mainly cuased by changes in mutation. The occurance of this disease is rarest of rare striking one per eight million live births. The symptoms of this disease can be easily identified out as the affected child fails to have normal physical growth accompanied by localized hardening of skin.

Progeria Disease

In the post infancy stage, more and more conditions become explicit as the child develops alopecia (loss of hari). He/she would have a distinctive appearance characterised by small face and jaw with a pinched nose. As time passes, the child becomes fagile with wrinkled skin, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular problems. The cause of this disease is as mentioned above due to change in the mutation where the protein called Lamin A becomes redundant. This protein is a part of main building block of nuclear components required by the body growth.

Progeria can be suspected in the initial stages with changes in the skin, abnormal growth and hair loss. It can be confirmed with a genetic test. Though the diagnosis is easy, there is no successful treatement for this disease. However, measures can be taken to reduce the complications like by-pass surgery for cardiovascular problems, respiratory disorders and arthiritic etc. High calorie intake would also be beneficial. In this regard, some attempts are being made to reduce the complications associated with progeria with growth harmone treatment.

The common question that is often asked by young couples is that how much time is required by someone to get pregnant. Truly speaking there is no fixed time. It generally varies from person to person. The most important factor is the age of the concerned persons. Age plays a very vital role. Next important factors are fertility, health and lifestyle that a person lives. All these factors influence pregnancy.

Most of the women are able to conceive immediately or within a period of two months of mating. There are some who take almost nine months to get pregnant. This is possible only when the age of the concerned person is on the favourable side. Some might even take a year to conceive. All these are considered normal.

Women who are almost 35 years of age and are trying to get pregnant should consult the
specialist if they are unable to conceive within a few initial months of trying. Age is one of the important factor where pregnancy is concerned.

A women should be fit enough to conceive a child. If the partners are healthy then there are more chances of getting pregnant. Less stress means more chances of getting pregnant. The couple should try to maintain a good health. Couples who are below 35 years of age have more chances to getting pregnant than who are nearing 40. Chances of getting pregnant increases, if the intercourse is carried on during the ovulation period. Couples trying to conceive should keep the intercourse timing in mind. Use of alcohol reduces the chance of getting pregnant. Alcohol reduces the quality of sperm that is necessary for getting pregnant. One should try to reduce smoking and drinking if trying for pregnancy.

There are various steps through which the fertility can be boosted. Apart from consulting a doctor some vitamin tablets can be taken the moment one decides to conceive. Intake of vitamins helps the body to get prepared for pregnancy and provides the baby with necessary nutrients. It also boosts the folic acid level of the body.

Regular exercises help in reducing the stress and weight. Overweight women have problem in conceiving a child. But the most important thing that should be kept in mind is the timing of intercourse. If intercourse is carried on during those days when ovulation time is nearer, then the chances of pregnancy increase. The ovulation time can be easily judged if we keep track of our basal temperature. The temperature should be checked every morning before leaving the bed. Some medical kits are available in the stores which helps us to keep a track of our ovulation time. It also helps in pinpointing the day.

If certain precautions and steps are followed then the chances of getting pregnant easily increases. More than 80% of the couple get pregnant within the first year. One should be totally relaxed and tension free during the trying period. Unnecessary stress should be avoided. If one tries to enjoy the intercourse then the chances of conceiving increases.