Do you have a sore back that is causing you pain and discomfort? Chances are your back pain is the result of irritated nerves, but regardless of the cause, there are several ways you can take care of that back pain at home. But what is the best in home remedy for back pain?

What’s causing your back pain?
The back is a complex structure of bones, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and joints that often become irritated due to injury or poor posture while sitting, standing, working out, or lifting.

The spine may also weaken as a result of the vertical compression of the vertebrae that often occurs as you age. The resulting pain is an indication of the instability of the spine, but it is possible to utilize minimally invasive methods to restore balance.

Best home remedy for back pain
It’s not uncommon for people with back pain to resort to exercise routines such as Pilates to stretch and realign the spine, or use ice-packs to alleviate the pain. However, using Posture Pump products is one of the best ways to alleviate back pain.

Posture Pump products are specially designed to relieve back pain. The devices employ built-in spinal decompression therapy that stimulates spinal fluid to lubricate the discs and joints. They also stretch and separate the joints, in order to reduce stiffness in specific areas of the spine. The products are easy to set up and simple to use.

Clients should be aware that the best treatment protocol for your back pain will depend on the severity of the condition. It is therefore important to consult your physician before using these products.

Visit www.posturepump.com to find out more about the products we have available to ease back pain.

With the high rates of obesity in the US, it’s not surprising that there are such a wide variety of diet programs to choose from. Some of them focus on reducing carbs, while other’s like the Protein Pantry, focus on increasing protein consumption. But what is the Protein Pantry, and how can it aid in your weight loss goals?

What is the protein pantry?
The protein pantry is a diet plan that consists of high biological value protein foods. Clients can choose from a variety of over 120 food items, which are high in protein and low in carbohydrates, inclusive of snacks and meal replacement options.

The Protein Pantry is designed to combat metabolic syndrome, as well as insulin and cortisol resistance. It also relieves symptoms of a number of health complaints including fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, and arthritis.

The protocol consists of 4 phases. During phases 1-3 clients eat mostly Protein Pantry meals along with vegetables, and a few other approved food items. Once these phases are complete clients go into phase 4, which is the maintenance phase, which must be followed in order to maintain the results.

How can it aid in your weight loss
The Protein Pantry protocol is aimed at increasing protein intake, which helps to burn fat, while retaining muscle mass. The low carbohydrate intake ensures that fat is metabolized, and glycogen reserves are also used up. The body will then be forced to utilize its stored fat for fuel.

If you would like to find out more about the Protein Pantry, contact Accent Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tupelo, MS. Call (662) 377-6290 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mark Craig.

If you have sagging, droopy eyelids that are obstructing your vision, you may want to considerhaving an eyelid lift. An eyelid lift or blepharoplasty is the procedure normally recommended for ptosis (droopy upper eyelids), so let’s take a closer look at how an eyelid lift can improve your vision.

What is an eyelid lift

An eyelid lift is a procedure that is done to rejuvenate the area around the eyes, and correct sagging eyelids. The eyelids often droop because there is excess skin and fat deposits in the area. These features may be due to aging, sun damage, or the effects of sun damage.

Eyelid Surgery

The operation is generally performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia with sedation. The incisions are typically made along the crease of the upper eyelid, and the surgeon will then remove any extra fat and trim away excess skin. Treatment time is about 1 hour. There may be some bruising and swelling after the procedure, and patients can resume regular activities after 10 days. Full recovery takes about one month.

Improved vision with eyelid surgery

Once the excess skin has been removed from the eyelids your field of vision will be clear and unobstructed, so vision will improve. In addition to improving your vision, an eyelid lift can also give your face a more youthful and energized appearance, as droopy eyelids make you look tired.

Clients in the Washington, DC, and southern MD, areas can contact the Envision Eye and Laser Center, in Glenn Dale, MD, to find out more. Please call301-805-4664to schedule a consultation with Renee Bovelle, MD. During consultation Dr. Bovelle will explain the benefits of the eyelid lift, as well as how it can improve your vision.

If you’d like to make your thin lips plumper, you can get luscious, fuller lips with Restylane. Restylane is an injectable filler that is used for lip enhancement, to shape and add volume to the lips. It is approved by the FDA for lip augmentation in patients over the age of 21.

How Restylane works

Restylane is a hyaluronic-acid filler that uses the body’s own moisture to create volume, as it works by drawing water to the sites of injection. Restylane is injected under the skin using a very fine needle. The injections are administered in the physician’s office, and take less than an hour to perform (learn more).

What to Expect

The results of Restylane are visible immediately after treatment. While there is generally some bruising and swelling, this normally clears within 7 to 14 days and can be easily covered with makeup. Patients may also experience some pain and tenderness. The effects of Restylane generally last for up to 6 months.

Benefits of Restylane

Restylane is designed to give you fuller, beautiful looking lips. As long as the normal proportions of the lips are maintained when the injections are done, Restylane will create the natural look you desire.

Restylane requires a short treatment time, and since there is almost no downtime, patients can do the procedure in their lunch hour and then resume regular activities.

In addition, Restylane is not animal-based; therefore no pre-testing for an allergic reaction is required.

If you are interested in getting fuller lips with Restylane, contact Khrom Dermatology and Aesthetics in Brooklyn, NY. You can set up a consultation with Dr. Tatiana Khrom for advice about the lip augmentation process, as well as the safety considerations of the procedure. Please call 1-855-454-7666 today to schedule your appointment.

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer in the US, thankfully, it is not normally fatal, and is highly curable when detected early. Mohs micrographic surgery, known simply as Mohs surgery, is an innovative treatment option for basal cell carcinoma,and other types of skin cancer (click here).

About Mohs Surgery

The Mohs surgical technique offers advanced cancer diagnosis.It is a very specialized and accurate procedure, and is therefore especially beneficial in dealing with delicate areas, especially around the eyelids and nose.

Mohs surgery involves the use of a microscope that precisely maps the path of the cancer. The nature of the process ensures that the tumor and its microscopic roots are completely removed.

The Procedure

Before the start of the procedure, the doctor will apply anesthesia to numb the area. The tumor is then removed and the tissue is mapped and color-coded, and examined under the microscope. If any additional cancer cells are identified another layer of skin tissue is removed. This process continues until all the cancer is removed.

Advantages
•    Mohs surgery has a 99% success rate, making it one of the most effective options for the treatment of skin cancer.
•    Other skin cancer treatments remove healthy skin along with the skin cancer. However, because of its meticulous mapping technique, Mohs surgery spares the healthy skin tissue.
•    Mohs surgery is an outpatient procedure that is performed under local anesthesia, so there is minimal downtime.
•    Since most of the healthy tissue is spared during Mohs surgery there is very little tissue reconstruction or repair needed post-surgery.

At the Skin Care Center in Illinois they offer Mohs surgery for skin cancer. They have offices in Chicago, Glenview, and Lake Forest. You can schedule an appointment online by visiting http://www.skincarectr.com/request-an-appointment-pages.