Gastric Bypass Surgery - Just The Facts
Gastric Bypass surgery is becoming increasingly more popular for the morbid obese. In order to qualify for the surgery, you must have a body mass index of more than 40, which usually translates to being 100 or more pounds overweight. Gastric Bypass surgery is a procedure in which the surgeon will create a pouch out of your stomach, divide the stomach and then connect the pouch directly to the intestine, basically "bypassing" the lower stomach. The whole idea is to limit the amount food that the patient can consume and to shorten up the digestive track so that fewer calories can be absorbed by the patients body. Since the person cannot consume as much food, they are not going to consume as many calories and thus force the body to use stored fat.As with any surgery, there are certain risks associated with the gastric bypass procedure and they include the following: bleeding, infections, further surgeries to correct complications, gallstones from such a drastic weight loss in a short amount of time, gastritis, vomiting (from eating more than the stomach pouch can hold), iron or vitamin B12 deficiencies, and calcium deficiency.A common side effect that you will often hear about with gastric bypass surgery is something known as "dumping syndrome".
The symptoms for dumping syndrome include nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, bloated feeling, dizziness and sweating, but these symptoms can be reduced considerably by strictly following your dietitian's guidelines.As far as what to expect after surgery, the weight loss results are usually good. Patients generally lose an average of 10 pounds per month and have their weight level off around 18 and 24 months after the surgery. Typically, the greatest weight change occurs at the beginning, because the patient is restricted to a liquid diet for awhile.The patient will find themselves following up with their doctor as well as a dietitian many times during the first year so that he or she can keep a close eye on your physical and mential health status.Keep in mind that gastric bypass surgery is not a miracle cure for weight loss. Although it helps to train you to eat less and get the feeling of being full faster, the patient still has plenty of work of their own to do. It is an absolute must to exercise and eat properly to fully benefit from the procedure..
Reggie Dunn is a long time sufferer of obesity and also the webmaster of www.gastric-bypass-facts.infoAncient Indian Tradition: Massage Therapy The Key To Restoring Hair
Memphis, TN (ContentDesk) July 2, 2006 -- Hair loss experts say they believe message therapy is the key ingredient to restoring hair and preventing receding hairlines.????Dr. Narenda Mehta, of Bombay, India, who has studied hair loss for the past decade says his research shows that head massages, which are routinely done in parts of India, promote hair growth.Theres a new pill and topical solution called Heradone thats packed with ingredients that massage the scalp to restore and promote rich-looking hair. It also blocks the formation of DHT, or dihydrotestostrone, a condition men develop, which shrinks hair follicles until it no longer produces visible hair. To combat hair loss due to hypertension, poor circulation, serious illness and even the aging process, Indian men practice regular head massages, Mehta said. This ancient technique has played an important part in Indian life for nearly 4,000 years. Today, everyone from children to grandparents use the technique to decrease stress,...
Ancient Indian Tradition: Massage Therapy The Key To Restoring Hair
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Hair of Women
At this writing, my hair is close to a hand's breath above my waist. It has been some variation of long mostly since being a teen, out of preference. Though, after having read an old book on the thoughts and beliefs that originated around a woman's hair, with much name calling toward the female gender, I did thorough research of scripture in reference to hair. Having discovered sheep verses goats being symbolic of types of people, I traced to find a definition of their hair as being the offspring seed of each.
Paul referred to himself as a type of father.
Without going into the various symbolic definitions of the term 'woman', even as we perceive it to mean today, some are mothers by having literal children. But, even those without children, who teach children in Sunday School, take on a partial role of motherhood. Though, greater yet is when we take upon a spiritual nurturing role to spiritual babes. The offspring of a woman's spiritual seed would bring much more glory...
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Low-Fat High-Carb Diet + Weight Loss Plan
A low-fat high-carb diet is low in fat and rich in complex carbohydrates (the GOOD carbs).
WHY LOW-FAT?
*Fat is bad for your heart and other serious diseases, like cancer.
*Fat contains more than twice the calories of other foods.
*Fat is 7 times more easily converted to body fat than carbohydrates.
*Fat helps to destroy our taste for healthy food.
YES, we all need some fat (no more than about 25-30 percent of calories) but NONE of us need the amount or type we commonly eat.
WHY RICH IN COMPLEX-CARBOHYDRATES?
*Complex carbohydrates are less fattening, very healthy and less easily converted to body fat.
*Complex carbohydrates are a great source of energy.
*Our brain thrives on complex carbohydrates.
There are 3 basic types of carbohydrates:
1. Simple Carbohydrates - also called sugars...
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Prominent Hair Industry Veteran Offers Online Hair Tips. Website Offers ?Real Time? Suggestions for Care, Styling and Maintenance
A thirty-year industry veteran and native of Candida, Italy, de Magistris is one of the country's most prolific hair stylists.
The winner of numerous awards and accolades, including the prestigious Chevalerie Knight Award from Intercoiffure Mondial that is bestowed upon only a handful of stylists worldwide, his expertise in all areas of hair, color and styling is well-recognized and sought after throughout the world.The purpose of de Magistris' online tips is to provide relevant, up-to-date information for those seeking hair care advice.
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In addition to the general tips section, the site allows for access to de Magistris' expertise in "real time."
Visitors who email de Magistris their specific hair-related questions are able to view his response posted back on the site.
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