Why smokers will grow old very fast

September 1, 2015

Why smokers will grow old very fast: Identifying ways though which smoking ages the body

Why smokers will grow old very fast is all about the nicotine in the tobacco. Therefore if you can run away from cigarette smoke even if it is secondary smoke.

Are you spending heavily on your skin to make it look more youthful even if your age betrays your look? In the current generation, people are very much concern with their facial looks and would do everything within their means to ensure that their skin looks more radiant and well nourished. Nonetheless as they make all these efforts, there are always challenges along the way. One of the biggest challenges is that which is commonly experienced by cigarette smokers. We are all aware that smoking is bad for your body but do we really understand why smokers will grow old very fast in relation to nonsmokers? This is what we want to discuss in this article and with the help of experts from the home of addiction solutions (AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center) under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury we want to unlock certain ways through which smoking negatively impacts on your skin complexion to the point of causing premature aging.

There is no doubt that smoking affects our health negatively by causing serious illnesses in our vital organs like the heart, lungs, brain, and it even ruins our sex life. The problem is most people and especially young people don’t see the dangers and threats of smoking to their health in their youthful stages of life. The teens normally fail to appreciate the cruelty and the effects of smoking in good time. And by the time the come to realize the magnitude of the problem, they are so much entrenched and addicted to the habit that quitting is extremely difficult. This is when the realities of premature aging of their bodies come out in the open for them. Doctor Akoury raises a great concern that, these effects are often irreversible easily unless one quits smoking completely. While we understand the complications and difficulties that are associated with quitting cigarette smoking, it is the best thing that we can do to help ourselves escape these threats of premature aging. Now as we progress into the discussion, lets us now focus our attention on how smoking slowly ages your body.

Why smokers will grow old very fast: Smoking wrinkles and the skin even as it puts dark circles on your eyes

One of the harmful effects of smoking is that it narrows your blood vessels, and as a result, the oxygen supply to your body is blocked. Without the needed oxygen, your skin loses essential nutrients to keep it healthy. Wrinkles are among the most common signs of aging. And if you don’t stop smoking now, it will be your problem sooner than you expect it. Doctor Akoury says that the presence of nicotine and other chemicals in cigarette smoke deprive your skin of oxygen and essential nutrients thereby causing your skin to be depleted of its natural glow. She adds that continuous smoking will also make your skin looks dull and pale and the same is also applicable for the eye bags, because of the lack of oxygen, therefore the skin around your eyes loses its glow, starts to darken and sag as a result dark circles and bags forms under your eyes. The more you inhale cigarette smoke the darker and heavier these bags become.

Why smokers will grow old very fast: Smoking also wrinkles your lips and causes your skin to sag

You often hear people say that if you frown often, you’re making wrinkles. This is also true with smoking. When you smoke, you use particular muscles around your lips. So the more you puff the more these muscles get used to the wrinkling, aside from the fact that chemicals found in cigarettes heightens wrinkling of the skin. It therefore means that continuous smoking destroys the collagen and elastin in your skin. These two essential nutrients are responsible for keeping your skin elastic and without them your skin will definitely sag hence premature aging. Sagging skin is prevalent on your arms and around the neck area and for women, this can also lead to sagging of the breast sooner than it should be.

Why smokers will grow old very fast: Smoking affects your teeth and gum health

Did you know that tar and other chemicals found in tobacco are responsible for staining your teeth and gums? If you dint then get to know that they lingers almost forever in your teeth irrespective of whether you chew tobacco or you smoke it, there is no much different and the effects are the same – yellowish smoking causes bad breathe. Remember that the tobacco scent will stays in your mouth even if you brush your teeth and use different mouth wash. This is the reason why it is easy for non-smokers to tell if you just had a smoke.

Why smokers will grow old very fast: Smoking stimulates hair loss

From the discussion you can now tell how important oxygen is to your body and to your appearance taking note that the restricted circulation of oxygen also affects your hair growth. Doctor Akoury says that the longer you smoke the thinner your hair becomes since essential nutrients and oxygen will not be properly delivered to your scalp which is important to normal hair growth. If you continue smoking, you might be bald as your grandfather by the age of 30.

Finally smoking also leads to early loss of hearing. I want to believe that in your life time you may have come across an elderly person with serious problem of hearing and how inconvenient it is for them to communicate because of that. If you have then doctor Akoury is reporting that if you don’t quit smoking now, this might be your problem too sooner than you can imagine. Smoking is known to affect and obstruct normal hearing. It may cause back pain too and yet again if you can remember, during your grandparent’s visits to your family in the city, you must have heard grandpa complaining about his back due to old age. If you did and you’re still smoking, this might be your problem sooner if you don’t quit smoking now. Take note that smoking generally bad for your health and the sooner you run away from it the better for everyone. We appreciate that being a mental addiction, it may not be very easy to overcome and that is why doctor Akoury a veteran addiction expert is offering her professional advice to those who will call her and schedule for an appointment with her for further professional consultations.

Why smokers will grow old very fast: Identifying ways though which smoking ages the body

Human Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Reduce Inflammation

February 26, 2015

Human Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Reduce Inflammation modulates Regulatory T Cells in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Mesenchymal stem cells are a rare type of cells that are multi-potent and can be isolated from the adipose tissues, bone marrow among other crucial sources. These cells have very unique properties that have seen them become targets of very many medical therapies especially in treating degenerative diseases like aging and even joint diseases like arthritis. These cells have been found to be also very effective in modulating the functions of immune cells, including T cells, B cells, natural killer cells, monocyte or macrophages, dendritic cells, and neutrophils. T cells, activated to perform a range of different effector functions, are the primary mediators of many autoimmune and inflammatory diseases as well as of transplant rejection and graft-versus-host disease. Some of the well-defined T-Cell effector cells include; CD4+ (T helper cell) subsets Th1, Th2, and Th17 cells and cytotoxic T lymphocytes which are derived from antigen-specific activation of simple CD8+ precursors. In addition, naturally occurring and induced regulatory T cells represent CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell phenotypes that potently suppress effector T cells to prevent autoimmunity, maintain self-tolerance, and limit inflammatory tissue injury. The ability of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells to suppress the effector T-Cells and limit inflammation has made them very effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis which is characterized with inflammations around the joints. Typically, many immune-mediated diseases entail an imbalance between regulatory T cells and effector T cells of one or more phenotypes. Mesenchymal Stem Cells broadly suppress T-cell activation and proliferation in a controlled environment outside of a living organism via (Vitro) a plethora of soluble and cell contact-dependent mediators. These mediators may work in two ways; first they can work directly on T cells or indirectly via modulation of antigen-presenting cells and other accessory cells. Mesenchymal Stem Cells administration has also been shown to be variably associated with beneficial effects in autoimmune and transplant models as well as in several human clinical trials. However, in a small number of studies Mesenchymal Stem Cells administration has been found to heighten T cell-mediated tissue injury. The multiple effects of Mesenchymal Stem Cells on cellular immunity may reflect their diverse influences on the different T-cell effector subpopulations and their capacity to specifically protect or induce regulatory T-cell populations.

Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Mesenchymal stem cell modulation of T cell-mediated immune responses

To repeat for emphasis, the T cells are the primary cellular effectors of the adaptive immune system and their functional properties are central to antigen specificity and memory associated with cognate immunity, this therefore means that to a greater extent they are responsible for rejection of implanted cells of varied specificity. Antigen-specific activation and differentiation of naïve T cells result in the generation of a range of T-cell phenotypes that may be defined by the acquisition of characteristic cytokine secretion profiles, cytolytic mechanisms, or counter-regulatory properties.

Following antigen-specific adaptive immune responses, a small proportion of activated T cells persist as memory cells and have the capacity to respond more rapidly and potently to secondary encounters with the same antigen. These memory cells may retain the effector phenotype imprinted upon them during primary activation. When these memory cells are appropriately coordinated and regulated, the diversity of T-cell effector phenotypes allows immune protection against a multitude of pathogenic microorganisms while maintaining self-tolerance and homeostasis. On the other hand, over exuberant pro-inflammatory T-cell responses may lead to auto-immune and allergic diseases, including multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes mellitus, and asthma. Therefore it is crucial to have a modulatory strategy on the effector T-cells. Furthermore, life-saving treatments such as allogeneic bone marrow and solid organ transplantation may be complicated by alloantigen-specific T-cell immune responses, resulting in graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) or transplant rejection.

Study finding

Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Inflammation In a research study done at School of Medicine, University of Seville, Seville, Spain by Gonzalez-Rey E, Gonzalez MA, Varela N, O’Valle F, Hernandez-Cortes P, Rico L, Büscher D, and Delgado M it was found that human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells suppressed the antigen-specific response of T cells from patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells inhibited the proliferative response and the production of inflammatory cytokines by collagen-activated CD4 and CD8 T cells. On the contrary, the numbers of IL10-producing T cells and monocytes were significantly augmented upon human adipose stem cell treatment. The suppressive activity of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells was cell-to-cell contact dependent and independent. Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells also stimulated the generation of FoxP3 protein-expressing CD4 (+) CD25 (+) regulatory T cells, with the capacity to suppress collagen-specific T cell responses. Lastly, human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells down regulated the inflammatory response and the production of matrix-degrading enzymes by synovial cells isolated from patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

The study had sought to find out the immunosuppressive activity of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells on collagen-reactive T cells from patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The method used involved investigating the effects of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells on collagen-reactive RA human T cell proliferation and cytokine production as well as effects on the production of inflammatory mediators by monocytes and fibroblast-like synoviocytes from patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Stem cell therapy is a promising approach to treatment of degenerative diseases like arthritis but still you will need an expert in degenerative medicine. Dr. Dalal Akoury (MD) an expert in integrative and regenerative medicine will be able to help. Visit us at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Centre at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Human Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Reduce Inflammation modulates Regulatory T Cells in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Alcohol Addiction among Executives and Professionals In Dubai

December 16, 2014

Alcohol Addiction among Executives and Professionals Is a Growing Problem in Dubai

Dubai is a country where Islamic religion dominates and as known alcohol consumption is prohibited among Muslims. However there has been an increase in the number of people consuming alcohol in Dubai as well as other countries within the United Arabs Emirates such as Abu Dhabi among others. Recently the alarming rate of alcohol consumption in the entire United Arabs Emirates has compelled the concerned authorities to come up with measures to help this huge population wasting their lives away in drinking alcohol without any control. This includes setting up a national rehab center at Abu Dhabi to help cater for the needs of addicts in the UAE.

The biggest in fighting alcohol addiction in Dubai is that most of the people affected are professionals which means that at the time of their addiction they might not be able to offer the services that are needed by the citizens however the NRC is doing as much to save the situation as possible to ensure that the growing numbers of executives and professionals consuming alcohol is reduced.

Alcohol Addiction in Dubai

in Dubai alcohol is frequently used socially, however as a person continues to use alcohol he will fail to notice in good time if his drinking is becoming a problem and by the time he realizes that the habit is becoming a problem it will probably too late. This is the problem that has faced professionals in Dubai and the fact that a person is often surrounded by people drinking the same amount, and as frequently as he does. It may be that he has always used alcohol and never thought of it as causing him problems. Professionals with family members who consume alcohol seem it normal to indulge in drinking and at some point maintaining a low risk level of drinking becomes a problem and eventually they become dependent on alcohol and dependence on alcohol and any drug of abuse is not safe for any professional as it may hurt his career.

In Dubai just like any other part of the world professional will turn to alcohol because of work related stress or a lack of knowledge about ways to manage difficult or painful emotions. With alcohol, frequent use can cause a physical dependence that needs to be assessed to be treated.

The extent to which alcohol abuse has increased in the UAE is revealed in an exclusive interview with XPRESS, in which Hesham Farouk Al Arabi, NRC head of health, training and education, revealed details of plans to treat alcohol abuse among the expat community. It includes opening a 200-bed facility by 2014 and setting up satellite services throughout the country as part of a “washing machine” model where getting clean on a detox is just the start. In the interview he pointed out that the number of expats who are drowning in booze has increased and the evidence is in the calls of inquiry made to NRC by the expats which has increased from 35 last year to 150 this year. He however admits that little is known about the size or needs of the booze-fuelled problem in the UAE expat community.

Counselors and recovering alcoholics describe the scenario as an expat social scene saturated with alcohol, topped up at the weekend with Friday brunches. A social activity unique to the UAE, these brunches offer unlimited food and alcohol for prices ranging between Dh200 and Dh1,000.

“A number of Dubai residents are drowning in booze, unable to keep their heads above the surface,” says a counselor.

Interviews of expatriates on Dubai’s drinking scene showed the call for last drinks was much in demand. However, plenty of expats are enjoying a taste of the tipple on offer without going overboard.

The scenario in Dubai

Dubai being a country where Islamic religion is dominant, alcohol laws just like in any other country in the Middle East are quite strict. There are designated areas for drinking and when a person is found drunk in public that might attract a hefty fine or even a jail term. This I believe is done with an intention to reduce the rate of drinking but on a close look it does more harm to those who are already addicted to alcohol as they find it hard to seek help openly.

alcohol-addiction

Dubai has strict alcohol laws, only allowing drinking in designated areas. Getting caught drunk in public can lead to a fine and even a jail term. Over the past years alcoholism has been a growing problem in the UAE and reports from the National Rehabilitation Centre states that 5.3% of deaths are alcohol or drug related, with a considerable amount of hidden users. The setting up of the National rehab Centre may help some people to get help mostly the local Emiratis may benefit from the NRC but to save the executives and the professionals there is much to demand that cannot be offered by the NRC due to the fact that most professionals seek help in anonymity that can’t be offered by the same government that is their employer and that is where private rehabs come in. the private rehabs will not only offer anonymity but will also personalize treatment to suit every professional enhancing effectiveness.

Alcoholism is a vice that should be fought by all means that is why we at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center are committed to availing help to addicts and offering them a place to call home. We offer NER Treatment and Amino acid therapy that are the most effective approaches to addiction treatment and recovery. You call on Dr. Dalal Akoury (MD) today and begin your journey to victory against addiction.

Alcohol Addiction among Executives and Professionals Is a Growing Problem in Dubai

Addiction and Cancer Development

December 14, 2014

Addiction and Cancer Development

Cancer is a disease that has caused pain to many families and the whole world today is living in fear of this disease. The disease is not easy cured though not incurable. However the cost of curing this disease has made it a death sentence to many people especially in the 3^rd world countries where it has continued to rob people of their loved ones due to high bills that can never be afforded. The disease is synonymous to pain and this has made it the most dreaded disease. The fact that it can’t be easily treated therefore leaves us with one better option which is to avoid it all costs. Prevention is the best option when dealing with cancer. When it comes to avoiding cancer then whatever goes through your mouth becomes a concern, you need to eat healthy food and desist from anything that may beckon tumor growth and this include avoiding use of drugs that may eventually cause cancer. Addiction has very many health risks cancer development included. It is a known fact that smoking causes cancer and anybody addicted to tobacco has higher chances of developing cancer. However there are other drugs that when a person is addicted to then he comes closer to cancer.

Addiction and Cancer Development

Cigarette addiction and cancer

Apart from nicotine which is a highly addictive substance, cigarettes contains a cocktail of about 5000 chemicals that are not very safe for health. Taking it once may not be so dangerous but with the high nicotine content you are bound to get addicted exposing yourself to harmful chemicals. Other chemicals, including nitrosamines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, are formed when the tobacco leaves are processed or burnt. This is all before the tobacco industry adds the hundreds of other chemicals to cigarettes. This is why there is no safe way to use tobacco.

When you smoke the chemicals in cigarettes get into your body causing myriad of problems including cancer. The main way that smoking causes cancer is by damaging the DNA and altering the functioning of key genes that protect our bodies against cancer. Many of the chemicals found in cigarettes have been shown to cause DNA damage. These chemicals includes; benzene, polonium-210, benzo, pyrene and nitrosamines. Cigarettes also contain chromium which makes poisons like benzo and pyrene which stick even stronger to the DNA causing more harm. And chemicals like arsenic and nickel interfere with pathways for repairing damaged DNA. This makes it even more likely that damaged cells will eventually turn cancerous. Therefore to evade cancer you should try to avoid cigarettes addiction.

Cancer development takes time

Smoking cigarettes causes cancer but that does not mean that when you smoke it once you will be cancerous, at the same time it does not mean that if you have been smoking cigarettes for a year and you are still cancer free then you can’t ever get cancer through smoking. Cancer is a multi-step disease-it grows over a long time; it may even take a decade for smoking to cause cancer. This is because naturally our bodies are designed to deal with a bit of damage but it’s hard for the body to cope with the number of harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke. Over time DNA damage builds up and makes it more and more likely that our cells will become cancerous. It is therefore necessary for a beginner to stop smiling before he becomes addicted as that will increase his chances of getting cancer.

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Alcohol addiction and cancer

Alcohol consumption is common among people of different ages despite the many risks that it poses to a person’s health. Alcohol addiction has been linked to cancer though researchers are yet to understand how it directly beckons cancer. Here are some of the ways alcohol addiction is thought to cause cancer. Firstly, when alcohol is taken it is converted into a very harmful chemical known as acetaldehyde. This chemical can cause cancer by damaging DNA and stopping our cells from repairing this damage. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified acetaldehyde formed as a result of drinking alcohol as being a cause of cancer. Acetaldehyde also causes liver cells to grow faster than normal. These regenerating cells are more likely to pick up changes in their genes that could lead to cancer.

Alcohol also affects the delicate balance between estrogen and testosterone hormones. When the levels of estrogen hormone become then the risk of breast cancer is increased. Alcohol can cause cancers through many ways and therefore it is necessary to avoid alcohol addiction as that may favor cancer development.

Addiction and Cancer Development

Skin Care Tips During Winter Season and Beyond

November 19, 2014

Winter Skin Care Tips – The Type of Skin You Want All Round

Oh dear it is winter again, what plans do you have for your skin care? Winter Skin Care Tips on this link are available to help you keep your skin healthy.

Whereas we have seasons in the calendar year, the good health of our skin should not be pegged on the changes that happen within the seasons of the year. The health of your skin must be observed continuously irrespective of the season, however because of the many pollutions and human degradation of the nature, these seasons come with certain changes which necessitate us to be prepared if we have to sustain the good kooks on our largest organ and the general well-being of our health. We are therefore going to look at certain elements we have to embrace for the sustainability of our good look and especially during winter season. It is true that for many people, the cold clear days of winter bring more than just a rosy glow to the cheeks. They also bring uncomfortable dryness to the facial skin, hands, and feet. For some people, the problem is worse than just a general tight, dry feeling since their skin get so dry resulting in flaking, cracking, even eczema (in which the skin becomes inflamed).

During winter the weather is very cold and often people worm their houses artificially in most cases. This practice of worming indoors has some negative effects on the skin, in fact the heat emanating from the system causes the skin to dry out. The source of your heat in this case is secondary so whether you’re using oil, wood, or electricity as fuel doesn’t really counts. The bottom line is that the skin gets dry. The dryness of the skin and other effects need to be corrected and this can be done professionally at the home of solutions. The home of solution is AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center a health facility founded by doctor Akoury purposely to transform each individual’s life through increasing awareness about skin care and general health and wellness and by empowering individuals to find their own inner healing power. Her practice focuses on personalized medicine through healthy lifestyle choices that deal with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of patching up symptoms. In her many decades of practice, doctor Akoury has succeeded in producing positive testimonies across the globe by patients who have passed through her care. You can be one of them if only you can schedule for a one on one appointment with her today. Meanwhile the following are some of the skin care tips for boosting your winter skin care regimen, so that your skin remains moist and healthy through the winter seasons.

Involvement of Specialist

The skin is such a delicate organ and you cannot opt for self-medication, it never advisable to buy skin care products across the counter instead visiting a skin care professional like a dermatologist would be most appropriate. The professionals will be able to examine your skin type, determine your current skin care regimen, and give you advice on the skin care products you should be using. You may be worried of the cost of the likely product to be prescribed; good products will always work effectively irrespective of the cost. Most of the expensive products are so because of their packaging and marketing values, however what is important is how your skin responds to the product and how you like its feel, not how much money you paid for it.

Moisturize periodically

Like I mentioned before different seasons come with different challenges and needs for your skin care, therefore changing the products you used in spring or summer may be necessary when you get to winter and vice versa. It is therefore very important that you find an ointment” moisturizer that’s oil-based, rather than water-based, as the oil will create a protective layer on the skin that retains more moisture than a cream or lotion. Nonetheless consult with the experts on your choice of skin care products because not all oils are appropriate for the face. The family of non-clogging oils like avocado oil, mineral oil, primrose oil, or almond oil is most appropriate. However you may also go for lotions containing humectants a class of substances (including glycerine, sorbitol, and alpha-hydroxy acids) that attract moisture to your skin.

Sunscreen

No, sunscreen isn’t just for summertime. Winter sun combined with snow glare can still damage your skin. Applying a broad-spectrum of sunscreen on your face and your hands (if they’re exposed) about 30 minutes before going outside. Do this periodically if you stay outside a long time.

Support your Hands

Remember that the skin on your hands is thinner than on most parts of the body and has fewer oil glands. It therefore becomes harder to keep your hands moist, especially in cold, dry weather. This can lead to itchiness and cracking. It is advisable to wear gloves when you go outside and if you need to wear wool to keep your hands warm, slip on a thin cotton glove first, to avoid any irritation the wool might cause.

Hook Up the Humidifier

Central heating systems (as well as space heaters) blast hot dry air throughout our homes and offices. Humidifiers get more moisture in the air, which helps prevent your skin from drying out. Place several small humidifiers throughout your home; they help disperse the moisture more evenly.

Hydration

It is always said that water is life and so drinking plenty of water helps your skin stay youthful. Water is good for your overall health and the skin of someone who is severely dehydrated will benefit from fluids. But the average person’s skin does not reflect the amount of water being drunk.

Grease up Your Feet

Yes, those minty foot lotions are lovely in the hot summer months, but during the winter, your feet need stronger stuff. Try finding lotions that contain petroleum jelly or glycerine instead. And use exfoliates to get the dead skin off periodically; that helps any moisturizers you use to sink in faster and deeper.

Pace the Peels

If your facial skin is uncomfortably dry, avoid using harsh peels, masks, and alcohol-based toners or astringents, all of which can strip vital oil from your skin. Instead, find a cleansing milk or mild foaming cleanser, a toner with no alcohol, and masks that are deeply hydrating rather than clay-based, which tend to draw moisture out of the face. And use them a little less often.

Finally the skin needs to be protected from all the harms of the weather and seasons. You need more knowledge to overcome any challenge that may come with the changes in seasons and that why professionals like Dr. Akoury are readily available to help you keep that desired youthful looking skin, call doctor Akoury today and begin a life of perfect skin complexion with perfect skin care products.

Winter Skin Care Tips – The Type of Skin You Want All Round

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