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Forehead facial wrinkles

June 29, 2017
Forehead facial wrinkles

Forehead facial wrinkles do occur from various reasons but any damage created can be corrected professionally

Forehead facial wrinkles: Reviving your youthful appearance

Even though all of us wants to look youthful and avoid frowning faces with deep forehead facial wrinkles, our actions betrays this wish. Many people have subjected their skin to great dangers by exposing it to the skin and indulgence into drugs. How then do we keep a smooth forehead and generally the entire facial look? We spoke to doctor, Dalal Akoury over this interesting topic and with her professionalism, we want to help you get a wrinkled free forehead, face and generally the whole body. To start us off it is important to take note that wrinkles will remain wrinkles whether they appear on the forehead, face or any other part of the body. They are normally common for a number of reasons some of which may include the following:

The major causes of wrinkles are well known to all of us because we have contributed in forming them. And to eliminating them from the expert’s point of view, we will be looking primarily at the face and the forehead wrinkles. These are the most visible area of your face which automatically comes into immediate contact with the public and is particularly prone to wrinkle development and because of this many people often make attempts of hiding their wrinkled forehead either by wearing large hats or styling their hair to cover the forehead. The environment around us provides very many causes of wrinkles and the good news is that just as we have many causes there are also many ways to reduce and decrease the appearance of lines and wrinkles on your face. Reaching out for the experts’ advice at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center will be necessary and I will encourage you to seek professional input from doctor, Akoury at convenience.

Forehead facial wrinkles: Processes leading to wrinkles

Even small amounts of UV radiation trigger the processes that can cause wrinkles:

  • Sunlight damages collagen fibers (the major protein that gives structure to the skin). Sunlight also damages elastin, a protein in the skin that normally maintains the springiness and strength of tissue beneath the skin.
  • In response to this sun-induced elastin damage, the body produces large amounts of enzymes called metalloproteinase.
  • Some of these enzymes degrade (break down) collagen. The result is an uneven formation (matrix) of disorganized collagen fibers called solar scars. Repetition of this abnormal skin rebuilding causes wrinkles.
  • An important event in this process is the over-production of oxidants, also called free radicals. Excessive amounts of oxidants damage the body’s cells and even alter their genetic material. Oxidation may contribute to wrinkling by activating the specific metalloproteinase that degrade connective tissue.

In addition to sunlight, other factors may hasten the formation of wrinkles for example:

  • Cigarette Smoking – Smoking produces oxygen-free radicals, which accelerate wrinkles and aging skin disorders, and increase the risk for non-melanoma skin cancers. Studies also suggest that smoking and subsequent oxidation produce higher levels of metalloproteinase, the enzymes associated with wrinkles.
  • Air Pollution – Ozone, a common air pollutant, may be a particular problem for the skin, and deplete an important antioxidant, Vitamin E.

Forehead facial wrinkles: Reviving your youthful appearance

 

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Substance abuse menaces to the skin

June 26, 2017
Substance abuse menaces

Substance abuse menaces to the skin is a general concern to the whole family irrespective of the age differences

Substance abuse menaces to the skin: All illicit drugs are unhealthy for the skin

We have been talking about the protection of the largest organ for some time now on this link and so if you have been with us, you must be aware of the implications of various substances on the skin. We all want to have a radiant looking skin and that is why doctor Dalal Akoury founded AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center so that all your beauty needs can be addressed from this point. Over the years, doctor Akoury has helped in the transformation of many people’s lives across the globe by delivery of tailored skincare treatment addressing specific individual’s needs. If you have any concerns about the health of your skin, you can always reach her for help by scheduling an appointment for the commencement of your skin rejuvenation once more. And to help you understand the magnitude of being lazy with your skin, we are going to discuss in this article substance abuse menaces to your skin in all seasons. Heroin, for example, is a central nervous system depressant that slows heart rate, blood circulation, respiration and metabolism

Skin popping is the practice of injecting heroin into the top layer of the skin thereby leaving distinctive round sores along the skin’s surface. These sores can easily become infected, resulting in permanent scars. For users who are anxious, restless or experiencing cravings, the scabs can become the focus of obsessive picking. Picking at the sores increases the risk of cellulitis or the infection of the soft tissues underlying the dermis.

Skin lesions are common in heavy methamphetamine users. This central nervous system stimulant can cause a condition called delusional parasitosis, or the false belief that the user is infected with organisms that are crawling across her skin. This condition which is also known as “meth mites” or “cocaine bugs” can lead to severe self-mutilation if the user is acutely intoxicated.

Substance abuse menaces to the skin: Skin picking and heroin withdrawal

Withdrawing from heroin, a highly addictive opiate is an intensely uncomfortable experience. Restlessness, nervousness, severe cravings and goose bumps can trigger the urge to self-mutilate. Users in withdrawal often say that they feel like they’re crawling out of their skin. In this state, skin picking may provide a momentary sense of release.

Heroin withdrawal affects the skin in several important ways. Goosebumps, along with chills, shivering and cold sweats, occur as the brain adjusts to the absence of this powerful opioid. These bumps are caused by tiny muscles that tighten at the base of the fine hairs that cover the skin. For the user in withdrawal, compulsively rubbing or tugging at the skin may counteract the sensations of cold and restlessness.

Skin picking and self-mutilation can also help the user cope with opiate cravings. The sensations of pleasure or pain are a temporary distraction from the desire to use heroin. Ritualistic picking can provide an outlet for the intense anxiety, nervous tension, and restlessness that characterize withdrawal. Nonetheless, skin picking only provides a temporary relief from the symptoms of opiate withdrawal. Once physical withdrawal symptoms begin, they can last for several days. The best way to avoid withdrawal symptoms like goose bumps, sweats, and muscle pain is to enter a medically supervised detox program like AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center where you will receive the physical and moral support you need to minimize the symptoms of withdrawal and avoid a relapse.

Substance abuse menaces to the skin: All illicit drugs are unhealthy for the skin

 

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Controlling polysubstance abuse

June 23, 2017
Controlling polysubstance abuse

Controlling polysubstance abuse is essential in protecting one another from the prevalence of drug addiction

Controlling polysubstance abuse: Drug addiction

We are living in a world where people want to explore all things even those that are dangerous to their lives. Take for example drugs, there are substances which are not just harmful to one’s life but are life threatening and fatal. You wonder why someone would want to take this kind of adventure. I am trying to confuse you but I am simply introducing the topic of “Controlling polysubstance abuse” which is defined as the use of more than three groups of addictive substances over a period of one year. When this happens, pain is registered in the whole family. According to doctor Dalal Akoury MD, President, and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, when a person indulges in acts of abusing several substances within a short period of time in an attempt to enhance the effect of a single drug to create a more intense high, death is not far away. You can, however, redeem yourself by seeking for treatment at this facility before it is too late. And as you consider that, the following are some combination drug users have “patterned”:

  • Alcoholics who for example use will cocaine only after they’ve reached a certain state of intoxication meaning that they don’t overuse.
  • Addicts who speedball that is to say that they are mixing cocaine and heroin for intravenous use and other combinations.
  • There is another polysubstance subgroup, consisting mostly of adults already addicted to alcohol. After an injury or surgery, they were placed on opiate medications and developed a pain syndrome over time. They then mixed substances or switched to opiates as their drug of choice.

Controlling polysubstance abuse: Polysubstance abuse among different populations

Adult polysubstance abuse, according to literature, is associated with other mental health conditions. Homelessness, personality disorders, and psychiatric disorders such as major depression, psychosis, and bipolar disorder are common. The overlap of polysubstance dependence and psychiatric problems points to a lot of self-medication. Typically, among multiple substance users, individuals used alcohol or marijuana at an early age and then added other substances without quitting their original substances.

  • Among young people, polysubstance abuse is often the norm and not the exception. The most commonly abused polysubstance by adolescents are marijuana, alcohol, and heroin. Other drugs used include MDMA (ecstasy), dextromethorphan, multiple forms of opiates, cocaine, hallucinogens, and inhalants.
  • One treatment facility said that 33 percent of the adolescents currently in treatment had a polysubstance addiction.
  • The elderly are another population that clearly has a problem with polysubstance abuse.
  • Older people have more medical conditions that often require prescriptions. Over time with debilitating illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease, the tendency to over medicate (taking more of a drug, more often, forgetting when and if the medication was already taken) increases the likelihood of polysubstance abuse. Combined with alcohol, the results can be devastating, even fatal.
  • Elderly women tend to keep their substance abuse and chemical dependency secret. Alcoholism occurs later in women’s lives, perhaps due to problems associated with divorce or separation. Women who are over 55 have less tolerance for alcohol and are therefore more prone to addiction. They are also less likely than men to seek treatment and also use prescribed psychoactive drugs.

Controlling polysubstance abuse: Drug addiction

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Prescription drug addictions

June 19, 2017
Prescription drug addictions

Prescription drug addictions is becoming a common disturbing phenomenon

Prescription drug addictions: Leaving no stone unturned

For a very long time, people did not take seriously that prescription drugs could be abused since they are endorsed medically by doctors. But things are changing and prescription drug addictions have become one of the serious problems people are dealing with sometimes even more than most of the street drugs. We totally agree that painkillers, tranquilizers, antidepressants, sleeping pills, and stimulants may appear “safe” due to the fact that they are being prescribed by doctors, however, they can be just as addictive and potent as the heroin or cocaine sold on the street. The painkiller OxyContin, for example, is as powerful as heroin and affects the body in the same way. Continued use of painkillers, depressants (“downers”), Stimulants (“uppers”) or antidepressants can lead to addiction—and painful withdrawal symptoms for those who try to quit. The following is a brief explanation about some of the inhalants listed above:

Painkillers: OxyContin, Fentanyl, morphine, Percodan, Demerol are a few of a long list of painkillers. Effects can include slowed breathing, nausea, and unconsciousness. Abuse can lead to addiction.

Depressants: These drugs, which slow down your brain and nervous system functions, include Xanax, Zyprexa, Amytal, Seconal, Valium and many others. Effects can include heart problems, weight gain, fatigue and slurred speech. Continued use can lead to addiction.

Stimulants: These drugs speed up your heart rate and breathing, similar to “speed” or cocaine. They include Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, and drugs known as “bennies.” Effects include increased blood pressure and heartbeat, hostility and paranoia.

Antidepressants: Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, and Celexa are some of the commonly used antidepressants. Effects can include irregular heartbeat, paranoid reactions, violent or suicidal thoughts and hallucinations. Long-term use can lead to addiction.

It will interest you to note that currently as things stand, painkillers, depressants, and antidepressants are responsible for more overdose deaths in the United States than cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and amphetamines combined.

Prescription drug addictions: Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)

LSD is sold in tablets, capsules or in liquid form. It is commonly added to absorbent paper and divided into small decorated squares. Each square is a dose. LSD is still one of the most potent mood-changing chemicals and is derived from the extremely poisonous ergot fungus, a mold which grows on rye and other grains. Its effects are unpredictable. A tiny amount can produce 12 hours or more of effects.

Prescription drug addictions: Effects of LSD

Dilated pupils, higher body temperature, increased heart rate and blood pressure, sweating, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, dry mouth and tremors. People can experience severe, terrifying thoughts and feelings, fear of losing control, fear of insanity and death and feelings of despair while using LSD.  Flashbacks, or recurrences, of an LSD “trip”, can be experienced long after the drug is taken and its effect has apparently worn off. The “trip” itself usually begins to clear up after about 12 hours, but some users manifest long-lasting psychoses. All these put together can only be a good motivation for you to change your way of thinking towards prescription drugs and LSD with a view of seeking for treatment immediately from the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center today.

Prescription drug addictions: Leaving no stone unturned

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Disabling rehabilitation discouragement

June 15, 2017
Disabling rehabilitation discouragement

Disabling rehabilitation discouragement is a must do assignment if treatment is to be meaningful

Disabling rehabilitation discouragement: Do not give up help is on the way

If you’re going through hardship because of alcohol or drug addiction, whether directly or indirectly we want to give you the assurance that there’s hope for everyone. is hope for everyone and there is help with the right experts like professionals from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center and finally, there is healing for those who seek help by calling doctor Dalal Akoury MD. Doctor Akoury is a veteran addiction expert who has been of great help to very many people across the globe for well over two decades now. This facility was founded by doctor Akoury with a sole objective of making a positive impact on the lives of people who are losing hope of ever recovering from their addiction to various substances. Remember that disabling rehabilitation discouragement at all levels is important as it gives you the will to push on no matter the ups and downs along the way.

Therefore as we progress into this discussion, if you are struggling with any kind of addiction in your life, or if you know of a friend, relative, colleague whether at workplace, in schools, colleges of higher learning or in your place of worship, you can be the bridge through which they will get their addiction solutions by calling doctor Dalal Akoury on telephone number 843 213 1480 to schedule an appointment either for yourself or on behalf of your friend. Upon doing that doctor Akoury will gladly attend to you professionally and evaluate your individual conditions before putting you on the right recovery program and by the end, you will have your life back and enjoy it to the fullest.

Disabling rehabilitation discouragement: The consequences of alcohol and substance abuse

The consequences of using alcohol or other illicit drugs by a friend or family members and other people who are close to us can actually leave us with many unanswered questions. Because of these pending concerns like for instance being unable to understand what is happening and developing the feeling like you are being pushed beyond the limit and that you are living on an emotional rollercoaster can actually give you the incentive of losing hope and even giving up the fight altogether. In fact, as this habit continues from one level to another, you are likely to find yourself struggling with a number of painful and conflicting emotions, including guilt, shame, fear, and self-blame.

Looking at a loved one get lost in drugs can be very painful, take for instance if this victim was the bread winner with several dependents he or she was taking care of, if he or she is sinking into the pit of addiction his dependents and people around him or her can and will definitely become frightened, frustrated, scared and angry. While I am agreeing with you that the frustration can be overwhelming at times, keeping hopes alive during rehabilitation is very healthy as this will give both the victim and the caregiver the will power to keep moving even when the victim relapses several times along the way.

Disabling rehabilitation discouragement: Do not give up help is on the way

 

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