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Oct 09, 2010 Posted Under: Other

Costs of Lasik Eye Surgery

Lasik is actually a surgical procedure whereby the surgeon uses laser beams to correct the unevenness of your cornea. It is the unevenness of your cornea that results to the vision problem. With the Lasik technology people say that now they have the second chance to have perfect vision again.
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Lasik started out as a costly procedure. At the beginning of its introduction the procedure look much intimidating to normal people like us and it was costly for an average wage earner. As times goes the technology of Lasik improves with better and simpler techniques which in a way reduce the overall costs of Lasik eye surgery procedure. Many people who have gone through the procedure now can walk out from the surgeon room with good vision barely in an hour. This is how Lasik is now, very simple and straightforward, and with improvement patient do not even have to go under the knife.

Actually the costs of Lasik eye surgery procedures are contributed by a few factor, firstly it’s the costs of the surgeon’s professional fees. This cost is not fixed and different surgeon will charge differently thus it is important that if you wishes to perform the procedure, you need to consult a few surgeon before concluding which to go. By doing this, you can actually knows the average price of surgeon fees. Usually you will see that surgeon who holds good track records are more expensive, but the surgeon also take into consideration of factors like the patient’s degree of vision problem before fixing a fee.

Certain people say that the costs of Lasik eye surgery procedures is expensive compared to wearing glasses and contact lens. If you do such comparison it is true that the procedure is expensive, but for those people who have vision problem and has go through the procedure, they will say that it is worth every penny spent. So if you think that the procedure is expensive you might need to rethink.

The costs of Lasik eye surgery procedure is not really that unaffordable if you scout around. Certain hospitals and clinic do actually are reasonable in their pricing, and for those people, who wish to perform the procedure but face some financial difficulties, I would advise you to talk to your surgeon and they will usually advise you on the financing options available for this procedure. So do ask them and they will be very happy to advise you on this.

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Sep 22, 2010 Posted Under: Other

The Benefits of a Facial Massage

There are different kinds of facial massages. Irrespective of the type of massage, it is a fact that these massages not only benefit your skin but is good for your well being also. This type of massage also helps your skin to breathe in a proper way and as your skin breathes properly; all the good results of it just follow!

As a result of massage, the skin becomes radiant and glowing apart form become smoother and much firmer. Facial massage in fact helps us to relax peacefully. During massage all tensions get released taking along all the impurities and toxins which accumulate under your skin. Many early aging signs like sagging skin and fine lines are effectively minimized and the balance of moisture in the skin becomes normal. You can also do facial massage at your home.
However, if you intend to release tension and pamper yourself, then you should visit some massage center or spa.

That is sometimes if you get your body massage, you can easily get the facial massage absolutely free. Similarly by buying a face massage, you can easily get the free pedicure and manicure. These massage centers and spas usually offer these promos during the festival season like Christmas, a month before a new year, or sometimes on a Valentine’s Day!

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Sep 20, 2010 Posted Under: Other

Acne Treatment

There are too many acne fighting products on the market to count, and the majority of them simply do not work. However, there are some that do work quite well. The problem is that many people who suffer from acne are going to spend a lot of money money trying to find their top acne treatment. Teenagers often outgrow acne before they find a treatment that works.

Proven rank each top acne treatment product based on the following criteria:

1) Price – the “top acne treatment” needs to be affordable in addition to being effective

2) Science – it doesn’t lie.

3) Customer Feedback – he average person is unbiased and wants to help

4) Overall Value – in vain spent too much money

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Sep 03, 2010 Posted Under: Other

Chiropractic Care

Normally, each vertebral disc can be found sandwiched between two vertebrae supported by ligaments. The discs are made up of collagen wherein each disc has tough outer core and soft inner core. In a disc disorder, the fibrous tissue (annulus fibrosus) constraining the soft disc material (nucleus pulposus) may tear or become compressed due to degeneration, wear and tear, or trauma.

Disc disorders are classified either contained or non-contained discs. Contained discs are essentially intact but protruding where they do not belong, while non-contained discs are ruptured that they also may protrude into other area of the spine and, leaking their fluid that can irritate delicate soft tissues of the spinal cord.

An example of a contained disc disorder is a bulging disc. It has not broken open. The nucleus pulposus is still within the annulus fibrosus and does not leak out. This can be a precursor to herniation, which is an example of a non-contained disc where the nucleus pulposus leaks out from the annulus fibrosus.

Disc disorders can cause pain, numbness, and tingling sensations. Mostly, the disc bulges, protrusions, and extrusions occur in a postero-lateral direction by which the disc has moved backwards and to one side. When this happens, the disc may impinge upon a spinal nerve that may result to pain on one side of the back.

In medical literatures, disc disorders are frequently associated to spinal trauma. Usually, trauma is directed at the neck during auto accidents, head injuries, sports accidents, and falls. The brain stem has the control center for the postural muscles of the spine. If an injury to the upper neck happens, the brain’s normal control over the postural muscles would be interrupted. This can lead to muscular weakness, atrophy and spasm throughout the neck and back that can cause compression of the spinal vertebrae and to its discs.

When a vertebra is misaligned, it can press the nerves which results in inflammation. The pain may even travel to the legs. Chiropractic treatment can relieve the pain. Before administering any program, a chiropractor studies the patient’s medical history first. The patient is required to undergo neurological and physical tests before starting the chiropractic program.

To be able to determine the site of the problem, a chiropractor checks the posture and structure of the spine. Once detected, the chiropractic program may start. A highly recommended therapy, the spinal decompression, may be performed by the chiropractor.

Spinal decompression when combined with rehabilitation help the patients achieve stability and correction. Rehabilitation enhances and stabilizes the benefits of spinal decompression and can also rehydrate a degenerative disc. Appropriate use of decompression therapy and effective application of rehab protocol allow the restoration of the spine and can produce lasting and predicable results.

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