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When the snow starts to melt and flowers begin to dot the
scenery, you know it is spring! What better way to celebrate the
coming of the season with packing away your heavy winter
sweaters and coats and welcoming the spring season in with
pastel colors, feminine prints, and gauzy clothing? When it
comes time to plan your spring wardrobe, it may be tempting to
run around in thin, flutter sleeve shirts and flirty skirts, but
your local weather may not allow it. Keep your physical weather
in mind before you buy silky tops, cropped pants, and flippant
skirts–finding yourself out in the cold!

Many places in the country equate spring with rain. If you live
in an area where the March, April, and May showers mean
summertime flowers, then take this into account when choosing
your spring fashion wardrobe. Consider purchasing a fantastic
rain jacket, cute rain hat, or fantastic umbrella to warm off
the wet weather and remain dry. Also, the trend here of recent
allows individuals to wear brightly patterned galoshes with
everyday clothing in order to protect your tootsies from the
puddles.

If you area allows warmer clothing to be ushered in with the
spring season, then do not hold back! Choose strappy heels that
will provide your feet with a much needed break from stuffy
boots. Do not forget to treat yourself to that lovely pedicure
and paint your tootsies a lovely pastel shade of pink. Find
flirty dresses, skirts, and tops that are one hundred percent
feminine and spring-like. You may need to look into a couple of
cardigans to cover up on the chilly days, but look for one with
pretty trim like lace or crochet. Finally, lighten up from those
heavy wool pants and choose lightweight trousers that are
crisply pressed and khaki in color.

However, many of us live in areas where spring only means winter
with a few more flowers. If you find yourself stuck in winter,
even though spring has arrived, change your state of mind. Even
though you may still need those heavy coats, perk it up with a
brightly colored faux flower corsage. Look into swapping out
those dark winter colors for light springtime colors like pinks,
green, purples, white, cream, and blues. If you find you need
those winter boots, still treat yourself to a pedicure to perk
up your tootsies to feel more spring like on the inside.

A name that will haunt me for a long time to come after reading
an article in the local newspaper is that of science fiction
author Mr L Ron Hubbard the creator of a controversial
organisation called Scientology. Many famous stars are devout
dedicated followers and Tom Cruise is the one that comes to mind
that impelled me to write this article

Before I go any further passing any judgement on the rules of
this establishment. First let me congratulate Tom Cruise and
Katie Holmes who are expecting their first baby, which brings me
back to Mr L Ron Hubbard and Tom Cruise his apostle.

Many cult rules and regulations will never make sense to the
outsider, but this is one outsider trying to come to terms with
one of the rules of the Scientology organisation.

And that is to gag the woman in childbirth

Expecting a baby is a happy event, but childbirth comes with
pain for the one who is heavily pregnant. Even though this a
wonderful time for the future parents it is the woman who gets
to suffer. For the partner in crime they stand back and watch
while wiping the sweat from the brow of the woman struggling to
bring the baby/infant into the world.

Women on the labour bed will never be a pretty sight, most
images that the husband/boyfriend sees of there beautiful wives
or companions are like that of a drowned rat or a cockroach on
its back fighting for survival to get through the agony.
Scientology rules state, that mother remains silent through the
birth and to decline a dose of comforting medication to ease the
pain.

Does this organisation not teach the meaning of the word
compassion?

Women are stressed enough when giving birth without being
bullied by people who think they know what is best. How could
they possibly know?

Doctors have a tough job as it is making sure that there are no
complications with the delivery, so should the patient become
anxious at any stage then matters can become dangerous,
especially if the patient has her sights set on obeying orders
from an organisation instead of the medical staff.

In some cases you could be faced with a life and death situation
for mother or unborn child where lack of concentration in the
right department is ignored.

Be sure to consult a doctor if you have any concerns about your
pregnancy not an author. For an example, who do you approach
with a toothache, definitely not Joe Bloggs next door?

Childbirth can be dangerous for mothers who may not go the full
term; childbirth has been the cause of death in the labour room.
Pain comes with child bearing to an extent where choices have to
be made where the tears of joy are for the birth of a bouncing
baby girl or boy not tears of pain after following orders from
dictators. Put the shoe on the other foot. Why do actors have
stunt men? I rest my case.

Scientology says if mother as much as groans it will affect
baby’s sanity, a lame excuse for such absurd nonsense, lets not
go down the road of sanity. Listen up guys especially science
fiction writers and actors. Stick to what you know and do best.
God had his reason for planting the seed into the female species
to amass population and bear the pain of childbirth.

Doctors/surgeons whether delivering babies or giving patients a
face lift are very intelligent clever and educated people who
you may bet were brought into this world by a screaming mother,
no one is exempt..

If taking someone’s sanity means more doctors dentists nurses
psychologists teachers professors I could go on and on, I say
scream the house down

It’s going to be over 100 degrees Fahrenheit all week in Iraq.
Just like it was last week and the week before. Almost 10
degrees cooler than last month, and not near as hot as the
typical 147 degree daytime highs. And that is only part of what
our US troops go through everyday.

Michael Moore’s documentary, Fahrenheit 911 showed, among other
things, that US troops often come from humble backgrounds. They
shot recruiting scenes from ghettos, inner city projects and
cities that have seen better days. Young men and women who have
somehow survived their environment. People who know that they
can be more if they are willing to make sacrifices. Youngsters
who go, hoping and praying that they will come home alive.

Many do not have family. Some do, but spend their wages to
support a family at home.

Nearly impossible, with the average soldier wage of $6-7 dollars
an hour.

Like most of us, I’m sure you’re had moments of guilt as you
enjoyed a great steak dinner, a hot shower, and an ice cold can
of Coke- knowing that our soldiers are far from home and do not
always have access to the things we take for granted. But now,
before the busy shopping season is upon us, you can do something
practical for these hard working soldiers.

Treats for Troops is the brainchild of Deborah Crane, who was
married to a soldier, had a son in the Navy, and currently has a
son in the Air Force overseas. She realized that security
concerns and complicated shipping regulations made it almost
impossible for average citizens here at home to show their
support and love to those on the front lines. She created a web
business that links needy soldiers with people willing to foster
them. Sponsors can select their soldier based on home state,
gender or branch of service. Deborah rotates the soldiers names
on a list, so that for now, it is one gift per soldier.

Deborah’s goal is simple, to send a gift and make a soldier
smile. And she has done that, and more by providing a safe and
secure way to send a gift overseas. Her company has researched
gifts that are practical, in demand and inexpensive to send.

Bill Owens, Governor of Colorado has publicly commended
Deborah’s efforts. Read his personal letter online:
http://treatsfortroops.com/newsroom/story.php?id=8

Treats for Troops lets you do more than just wave a flag at
home. And if you already have the name and address of someone in
the military, you can specify the gift is to go directly to them.

Many schools, organizations and corporations have joined in the
effort to warm our servicemen and women’s hearts this holiday
season, with a gift from home. I can’t think of a nicer thing to
do for someone. In return, you will either get an e-thank you or
a postcard direct from the soldier who received your gift. But
be assured that your identity is kept confidential, so this is
truly a no-risk opportunity. Everyone wins!

You can also send a card or letter from the Treats for Troops
website.

Because it normally takes 4-6 weeks to get a package to a
soldier, NOW is the time to start.

Take some time today to go over to the site and read some of the
many letters from grateful troops. “I’m not sure how I got lucky
enough to get on your mailing list, but thank you very much. I
am the Commander of the 25th FAD in Kinkuk, Iraq. We are doing
well. The support from home makes an incredible difference in
our state of mind. Than you! Adam US Army”
http://treatsfortroops.com/thankyou/messages.php#

If you want to send a birthday gift, Treats for Troops will
automatically divert your gift to a soldier with a birthday
coming up. Billy from the US Army writes, “Thanks a lot for what
you sent. We really don’t have anything out here. I thank you
more than you know. I am glad we are thought about. Thanks.”

Can you imagine the heartwarming feeling of receiving a personal
thank you like that from Iraq? ” Thank you so much! I got this
package right after we got back from the field. My buddies and I
ate it all up. It made us feel a lot better. We all thank you.”
Nathaniel of the US Army.

Jamie of the USMC writes, “Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!
That was the best and most thoughtful care package I have ever
received! I am so proud to be defending some of the kindest
people in our country. Thanks again. Love, Jamie”

Mark from the US ARMY writes, “Receiving this gift from you has
made my holiday season. You have made one very lonely jetflier
very happy. Mark.”

James from the US Army serving in Afghanistan writes, “Sorry
about not returning the card you included with the gift. It got
messed up. I am in the Army and originally from Oklahoma, even
though I have spent most of my career overseas. Myself, as well
as my tent mates really appreciated the box. It is a good
feeling to know people back home haven’t forgotten us or what we
do for our country. Thanks for all the support, it will not be
forgotten. God Bless, James.”

The site also has a photo gallery of some of the troops enjoying
their gifts. All smiles, with their buddies, opening their
surprise packages from home. It is so darn touching, I dare you
not to cry.

Prices start at a dollar. Even if all you can send is a can of
Pringles or a pound of salted sunflower seeds- they will all be
appreciated and enjoyed.

I leave you with an excerpt from the Treats for Troops website:
“He’s only eighteen. He did all right in high school, but not
good enough to get somebody else to pay for college. But he
wanted to make something of himself, maybe even do something
important. So he joined the army, and now it’s their job to turn
him into a man. He’s giving it his all, and most of the time he
feels like he left the kid he used to be back in Colorado. But
not all the time. Not today. This is the first time he’s ever
been away from home, and even though he’s never really alone,
he’s often lonely. Sometimes he wonders if people back in the
States are behind him. He’d like to know, because he’s made a
pledge to lay down his life to defend his country if he has to.”

Please go to the Treats for Troops website now and support our
troops. http://treatsfortroops.com/index.php

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In our society today, it is routine when a child is born to begin testing for certain illnesses that could be devastating to development. Doctors have set a routine schedule for growth and development to be evaluated and encourage parents to have children immunized against diseases. Prevention is a buzz word used repeatedly in clinics and hospitals, however, when applied to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), testing and evaluation is not done until adulthood when the condition is out of control and complications have already begun. Testing and evaluation for PCOS during the adolescent years should be used to prevent devastating complications from PCOS.

Do women know what they have is treatable, and if not treated could lead to devastating disease? There are many women that suffer with the daily complications associated with untreated PCOS. For many women testing is not being accomplished. Because in reality, PCOS women do not even know that there is anything that can be done for the symptoms, and continue to suffer. According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist (AACE):
PCOS is the most common metabolic disorder of reproductive-age women in the United States, is generally known as a reproductive disorder but is also associated with life-threatening medical illnesses. In the U.S., six million reproductive-age women are affected with the syndrome. (”Fact Sheet”)

PCOS was discovered before computers were invented and yet [2005] there’s still no evaluation for PCOS during adolescence, when the symptoms first start to develop. The symptoms associated with PCOS were first reported by Irving Stein and Michael Leventhal in 1935 (9). Women with menstrual problems who had large ovaries because of multiple cysts [classical symptoms] were diagnosed with Stein-Leventhal syndrome. Due to more research these symptoms have become just a subset of a more encompassing syndrome called PCOS. Many people in the medical profession simple call it PCO, because the symptoms will vary in individuals.

The statistics show that no one person has all of the same symptoms, but doctors should be able to make educated guesses and send women in form testing much earlier than during adulthood (11). By the time some women are treated the complications due to lack of treatment have set in, and some women become infertile, overweight, and have depression. In Living with PCOS, Angela Boss states:

Although the age of onset for PCOS symptoms varies, most women with PCOS can think back to their teenage years and remember a point in time when they started feeling “different” and wondering if something was wrong with them. (1)

Signs and symptoms of PCOS include irregular menses, no menses, infrequent menses, central obesity, excessive body hair growth in male distribution pattern, acne, cysts on ovaries, and infertility (2). Abnormal test results such as elevated levels of male hormones, lower female hormones, fasting insulin abnormalities and reduced levels of sex hormone (8).

Another abnormal test, in PCOS that should be evaluated as part of a routine screening for the adolescent, is a cholesterol test. There is a new test being used in the process of evaluating cholesterol (4). The VAP (Vertical Auto Profile) helps to evaluate cholesterol and there seems to be certain factors of cholesterol elevated only in female with PCOS (12). As more studies are conducted to validate this information, this may prove a definitive test for PCOS patients (4). Most parents become very concerned when medication is involved and want some kind of proof there is something medically wrong before starting treatment. Without the VAP test many parents may not take the doctors word, just based on symptoms, their child has PCOS and will need to take medication for treatment. The medication would be used to treat PCOS and Insulin Resistance (IR).

IR the over production of insulin, is one of the more severe, but treatable syndrome associated with PCOS (10). Acanthosis Nigricans (velvety thickening hyperpigmentation of the skin; brown spots) may be present at nape of neck, axillae, area beneath breast and exposed areas (elbows, knuckles) a sign of insulin resistance (2). However, this is also one of the signs used by the doctor to diagnose PCOS. Research has been conducted to determine whether or not IR causes PCOS or whether PCOS cause IR. The debate is similar to the question of which came first the chicken or the egg. “Insulin resistance if not treated can lead to glucose intolerance or type 2 diabetes mellitus” (2). The treatment must be started as soon as possible to avoid complications. In order for treatment to start the condition must be diagnosed.

The diagnosis of PCOS is a hard thing to get from many Physicians. The reason, as stated before, is because symptoms vary from person to person and many physicians are still following the classical symptoms and do not know how to treat this syndrome. The Mayoclinic states, “Management of PCOS focusing on each woman’s main concern, such as infertility, hirsutism, acne or obesity”, this is how most doctors today are treating this syndrome. My daughter, Alizza, experienced this first hand when she could not loose weight no matter what she ate or how hard she exercised. While in one doctor’s office the doctor told Alizza all she had to do was exercise more, eat less and see someone for her depression. Alizza was very depressed and had no self-esteem due to being overweight. She felt the doctor’s recommendation was not the answer and began doing research. She was fortunate to find a doctor that knows about PCOS and how to treat it. As my daughter experienced most women with PCOS have been made to suffer and think that the symptoms were in their head or it was just how they were made and they would have to live with the symptoms.

As more and more studies have been done, there is a plethora of information that is available to the medical community and women. The AACE in conjunction with the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association (PCOSA) is trying to educate doctors and women of all ages in an awareness campaign (2). Most of the sites on the internet have conferences schedule, and public forums to educate people about PCOS. The Associate Press has picked up on PCOS and reported: Doctors often fail to connect the disparate symptoms. There are also stories of how PCOS is affecting women like “Hidden Fertility Disorder can lead to Diabetes” (7). In an effort to educate medical providers the AACE provided this Position Statement:
The physician should no longer regard these women as merely having annoying cosmetic complaints, or primarily suffering from infertility, but as having potential metabolic disorders that may be associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular events. (2)

Education of the physicians and women is needed to make early diagnosis a reality. Before someone can be treated for a disease they have to know that there is a treatment available to them. With the education that the AACE has started there is a better chance of treating PCOS during the adolescent years.

Doctor Foley, a pediatrician specializing in adolescent gynecological problems, stated in our interview, “Adolescence with abnormal periods should be evaluated for PCOS.” When asked why this evaluation would be important, Doctor Foley had several reasons. Early treatment of PCOS will prevent complication later on in life. There has been an increase in the number of adult onset diabetes in younger and younger children. Weight gain puts them at risk for diabetes, and heart disease. It also has a big impact on self image, which is extremely important in the developing child. We also know that PCOS effects neurotransmitters of the brain and can cause depression.

The last reason for treating PCOS during adolescences was quite a unique philosophy. Until our interview I had not even thought about the implications. According to Doctor Foley adolescent having PCOS have higher levels of testosterone. This high level of testosterone causes females to feel more masculine. The other symptom that most will have is no periods or very irregular periods. Which coupled with high levels of testosterone, could make a girl feel like she is not very feminine. “Insulin resistance (IR) almost always goes hand in hand with PCOS, and girls that have IR will have problems with weight gain, and difficulty loosing weight” (10). Put all of this together and Doctor Foley feels this could lead girls to lean toward and alternate life style of Homosexuality:

Girls come in and have made statements like, “I don’t feel right”, and “I don’t look like the other girls, and “I don’t feel like a girl”. Part of this is because the hormone levels are not in a normal range. This is due to the PCOS and IR. After treating the PCOS the girls have returned to state that they feel much more like a normal girl now, because they are now having periods and their testosterone level is within a normal range.
Studies have confirmed the prevalence of PCOS in adolescence. In Doctor Mahin Hashemipour study he concluded PCOS is a common endocrine disorder in adolescents. Adolescents with a mother, or sister that has PCOS and symptoms of PCOS should be evaluated for this syndrome in order to prevent its potential complications (6).

The treatment of PCOS does vary from one doctor to another. The newer philosophy is to focus on the root cause of PCOS. “Many of these new therapies are designed to lower insulin levels and, thus reduce production of testosterone” (3). Doctor Foley agrees with this newer approach however she feels emphasis needs to be placed on the nutritional side of the treatment. Treatment with medication aimed at lowering insulin levels and changing eating habits have shown to eliminate most of the symptoms of PCOS and IR.

The role of hereditary factors in the development of PCOS, its associated metabolic abnormalities and the use of insulin-sensitizing agents in the treatment of PCOS is currently being research at the University of Chicago by Doctor David Ehrmann and his team. Metformin is an insulin lowing drug. It has been approved by the FDA for diabetes, but is not yet FDA-approved for use in treatment of PCOS. These studies will help to find out if metformin does help in lowing insulin production in the PCOS patient. Doctor Glueck studies have found:

During adolescence and childbearing years, before the advent of Metformin therapy, treatment of PCOS was directed (with only modest success) at the presenting clinical feature. Metformin, a safe and effective, widely available, oral medicine increases the effectiveness of insulin at the peripheral cell level, reduces hyperinsulinemia, and reduces hyperandrogengenemia in turn, thus correcting this biochemical domino effect by correcting it at the source.

Doctor Foley currently uses metformin in treating PCOS, and has found dramatic results in her patients and those of her husband, Doctor Steven Foley a Board Certified Gynecologist. Doctor Foley and her husband treat patients with a combination of metformin and nutritional therapy. After a diagnosis of PCOS the patient is scheduled to see a nutritionist for an hour appointment. During my daughter’s evaluation the nutritionist explained that a diet restricting the amount of carbohydrate to 30-50 grams a day, and increasing the amount of protein to 80-100 grams a day, will help to lower insulin levels. As Doctor Foley stated, “It’s a life style change that will be with you the rest of your life.” If the diagnosis of PCOS was made during the adolescent years this life style change could begin sooner and help reduce the risk of long-term complications much earlier. It would also be easier for younger women to adjust to this new lifestyle than when they are much older and set in their ways.

Most women report one or more of the symptoms to their doctor, but unless the doctor has been trained to recognize the symptoms and relate them to each other, many women will suffer until their symptoms worsen, or they develop more symptoms. “Irregular or heavy periods may signal the condition in adolescence, or PCOS may become apparent later when a woman has difficulty becoming pregnant” (8).

At present there is no screening that is done until a woman see a doctor for treatment of her symptoms. If early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS can help reduce the risk of long-term complications in six million women, then why is there no screening during adolescence? Testing and evaluation for PCOS during the adolescent years should be used to prevent devastating complications from PCOS.

Works Cited

1. Boss, Angela, Evelina Weidman Sterling, and Richard Legro. “Adolescent Females.” Living with PCOS. Omaha: Addicus, 2001.

2. Cobin, Rhonda, et al. “American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist Position Statement on Metabolic and Cardiovascular Consequences of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.” American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Oct. 2004. 10 Apr. 2005 http://www.aace.com/pub/pcos2004/index.php

3. Ehrmann, David, et al. “Treatment Options.” The University of Chicago Center for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. n.d. 10 Apr. 2005
http://centerforpcos.bsd.uchicago.edu/Treatment_options/treatment_options.html.

4. Foley, Deborah. Pediatrician Advanced Gynecology Prof. LLC. Personal Interview. 15 Mar. 2005. 719-633-8773.

5. Glueck, C.J. “Metformin: The Treatment of Choice in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.” Health Alliance on line. Scientific Update 5 Sept. 2000. 7 Apr. 2005

6. Hashemipour, Mahin, et al. “Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Girls Aged 14-18 Years in Isfahan, Iran.” Hormone Research :2004, Vol. 62 Issue 6, p278, 5p. Article. EBSCOhost. Front Range Comm College, Westminster Lib. 10 Feb. 2005 http://rpa.westminster.lib.co.us/rpa/webauth.exe.

7. “Hidden fertility disorder can lead to diabetes.” The Associated Press. 11 Oct. 2004. 11 Feb. 2005 http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6227116 .

8. Hunter, Melissa and James Sterrett. “Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: It’s Not Just Infertility.” The American Academy of Family Physicians 62 (2000): 1079-88. 22 Mar. 2005 http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000901/1079.html

9. Marrinan, Greg. “Polycystic Ovarian Disease (Stein-Leventhal Syndrome).” Emedicine. 30 Aug, 2002. 22 Feb. 2005 http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic565.htm

10. Pick, Marcelle. “Insulin Resistance in Women.” Women to Women on line. n.d. 9 Apr. 2005 http://www.womentowomen.com/LIBinsulinresistance.asp

11. “Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.” Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. 14 Nov. 2003. 2 Feb. 2005 http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00423

12. “The VAP Test: An Emerging Standard of Care in Cholesterol Risk Assessment.” Medco Forum. 8 (2001): 36. 29 Apr. 2005
http://www.atherotech.com/information/default.asp?section=aa&location=1

Mary B. Eddinger is a mom and Retired Air Force Medic of 22 years. She is also a nursing student specializing in women’s health. After seeing the same symptoms in her daughter she had suffered with for years, she began researching PCOS and found experts in the field of Obstetrics’ and Gynecology who treat PCOS. Through Mary’s support, and guidance her daughter has lost over 25 pounds. This has been a life changing experience for her daughter. Mary cares about women that have PCOS especially teens and wants to help them achieve a successful treatment program through support, education and real life experience.

A team of doctors in the Johns Hopkins University is making waves among the medical fraternity, after they have come out successfully from a research, which proves that a PDE5 inhibitor like Viagra can treat and prevent recurring priapism in men.

Priapism is a disturbing and discomforting disorder among men, as men suffer from fatal, recurring erections that can have a debilitating effect on his normal erectile functions, during each spell of priapism. Generally, men go through two types of priapism - ischemic or non-ischemic. The first case of priapism occurs due to idiopathic reasons, or reasons related to drug use, while the non-ischemic priapism is usually caused by traumas and other psychological factors. Priapism can occur either as an isolated episode, or occur recurrently at frequent intervals, almost everyday.

Previous researches have aptly demonstrated and established that a dysregulated phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) plays an important role in the pathogenesis of priapism, giving a clear indication that PDE5 may serve as a molecular target for the treatment or prevention of the disorder. Dr. Burnett and his colleagues in Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA focused on this hypothesis to carry out the path breaking research.

The research team administered a long term PDE5 inhibitor treatment to three men with priapism due to sickle cell disease and a man with complaint of recurrent idiopathic priapism. They were given 25 to 30 mg oral dosage of Sildenafil (Viagra) in the morning three times a week, for a long period of time.

The patients were closely followed and examined for a period of three to eleven months, and it was found that the rate of occurrence of priapism gradually came down to very rare or occasional. The research team said that the encouraging results prove the dysregulated PDE5 hypothesis. It shows that this treatment resets the erectile regulatory function of PDE5 back to normal and protects the penis from episodes of priapism.

The revolutionary research defies conventional wisdom and judgment that Viagra and its class of drugs are contraindicated in patients with priapism. It would indeed be tough for a layman to fathom the fact that an erection enhancing medication like Viagra is used in the prevention of an uncontrollable and never waning erection. The highly complicated research based on cellular regulatory model may baffle you, as it challenges your traditional logic, but never forget that every discovery has been received in the same light.

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Women who have a larger figure and want to look slimmer can
easily knock off a few kilos instantly and appear slimmer by
following a few simple guidelines.

If you want to look slimmer quickly, then simply follow the
seven steps below in your choice of clothes.

1. Wear clothes that fit

Don’t delude yourself and try and squeeze into a size smaller
than you really are.

It won’t make you look slimmer and will have the opposite affect.

The reverse is also true, if you buy clothes that are too big.
Baggy clothing will make you seem bigger than you really are as
well as giving you a sloppy appearance.

The important point to remember is clothing needs to fit well in
order to make you look slimmer.

2. Colors to choose

Black is the most popular color and around 60% of the clothes
sold in the UK are in this color. Its popular as it makes you
look slimmer and this is true of all dark colors.

Darker colors are always give a slimmer look than lighter, pale
colors simply because they absorb the light. Dark grays, olives,
browns, burgundies, in fact any autumnal colors will work well.

The other point to keep in mind when trying to look slimmer with
colors, is don’t wear to many colors 2 or 3 is fine.

Also, if you have one main color for the whole outfit you will
emphasize length giving a slimmer look.

For example, Don’t wear a different color jacket to your skirt,
keep them the same color.

3. Patterns

Keep away from horizontal stripes!

This will mean people will look across your body, where to
appear slimmer you need them to top to bottom, which makes you
appear slimmer.

There may be times where you need to wear say a pinstripe suit
for business.

If you do then go for thinner the stripes, which will make you
look slimmer. Vertical stripes will draw attention from the top
to the bottom of the body, which is your overall aim.

Keep away from patterns as much as possible the better the
result in terms of creating a slim look. If you fancy wearing
patterns keep them small rather than large but really their best
avoided

4. Fabrics

Shiny fabrics should be avoided, as should thick fabrics.
Thinner, matt fabrics are generally more slimming and absorb
rather reflect light, making you stand out less and appear
thinner.

Stretch fabrics such as Lycra, should also be avoided, any
fabric that hugs your body to tightly, will do you know favors
at all.

5. Styles

Length is one of key ways of making you look slimmer.

Long jackets should be single breasted as opposed to double
breasted so to not emphasize width.

Longer length skirts are best when they are straight and not
flared, as flared skirts give a bulky feel to any outfit.

6. Accessorizes

Accessories are a great way of diverting the eye away from areas
you don’t wish to stress.

Necklaces, bangles, and earrings should be coordinated with nail
varnish and lipstick will divert eyes away from areas you don’t
want people to notice.

Accessories such as belts, chokers broaches should be not be
used, as they draw the eyes to areas you do not want people to
notice.

For example, a belt looks best on women who have small waists
and wish to show off this area as an asset.

The reverse is true if your waist is a problem area. A belt acts
as a horizontal dividing line, and you want to really give an
overall impression of height, which means not cutting your
clothes in two.

7. Shoes

A pair of high heels is preferable to flat shoes, as will again
give the overall impression of length and hence detract away
from width.

The above simple guidelines will make anyone appear slimmer and
present a better overall image.

Every day there are millions of women who wake up every day feeling bad about their breasts. Many women are embarrassed because they have small breasts. They feel nervous shame when it’s time to wear a bathing suitor wistful when they see the plunging necklines on other women’s evening dresses. Other women who used to have large, full breasts may be dismayed to find them sagging after childbirth.

Some women have tried dangerous, unnatural procedures and treatments to enhance their breastsoften not getting the results they wanted and exposing themselves to potentially dangerous consequences. But padded and push-up bras are no solution either. You’ll feel better knowing the breasts everyone on the street is admiring are really yoursnot padding. And when you catch a man’s eye with your large, firm, full breasts you’ll be glad to know it’s your own natural body that’s getting the attentionnot a clever bra.

Major-circulation national newspapers such as USA Today just can’t say enough about the benefits of the new wave of non-surgical breast enhancement techniques.

The key is complex phytoestrogens. These phytoestrogens interact with estrogen receptors found in women’s breastsstimulating growth and development. There is no doubtscience has shown that stimulating estrogen receptors can increase the size of women’s breasts by up to 150%.

The balanced combination of chosen all-natural herbs offers women a great way to experience all the benefits of bigger, fuller, and firmer breastswithout surgery.

By Phyllis Madolyne

Want to be beautiful? It’s well known that beauty (on the outside, of course) begins with the hair! The hair straightening craze of late has caused a major rise in the sales of hair straightening products. What products are available? What methods can be put into use? How much do they cost? And most important of all: What will make for the most beautiful, shiny and shimmering straight hair?

There are three factors to consider when determining what straightening method would be appropriate for you and your hair. The first, of course, is the condition of your hair. Wavy hair would be easier and less expensive to straighten than curly hair, and so on. The next factor to consider is how long you want the treatment to last. Some straightening methods last months, but don’t allow for you to experiment with different hairstyles, however, they require less maintenance. Some women like to try different styles, while others would prefer not to. The final factor to consider is maintenance. Some methods require work every day, while others require little to no work.

The first and most expensive method is a salon treatment. Professionals use chemicals to almost permanently straighten your hair. Think of it as a sort of inverse perm! Rather than using a do-it-yourself kit, allow the professionals to do it. They can determine how strong of chemicals to use based on your hair condition, and will not damage your hair. This method requires the least day to day maintenance, but it is important to remember that it will be extremely difficult to experiment with different hair styles. Another important fact is that the better you take care of your hair, the longer the chemicals will keep your hair straight and beautiful.

The most popular method is a hair straightening iron. There are many different irons ranging in price and type. It is recommended to use a ceramic iron as they have better temperature control and is smother than a metal iron. The downfall of an iron is that the effects only last until the next washing of the hair. Also, be sure to avoid chemical treatments when using an iron to avoid hair damage and get regular trims to eliminate split ends.

However you slice it, you can straighten it!

Dana Goldberg is the owner of Beauty
Supervisor. On her website you will find helpful advice on skin care, hair, nails, and beauty products.