Desember 2007 – Laman 10 – Hendra Kharisma

Power Through the People

Have you come across a person who is so naturally friendly that when you put him inside a room of strangers, he’ll be friends with almost everyone in no time? We call such a people-person, someone unbelievably nice and charismatic that he can charm anyone into doing anything.

A socially-empowered person achieves so much greatness, basically because of the people that catapult him to success. He earns the trust and all-out support of the people, whom he had helped before. He never runs out of help. He can do anything with the plethora of people behind him. All because he knows he maximizes his social potential!

See, if you know your social skills and you make use of them, you will reach self-empowerment. Self-empowerment is making a general overhaul in your life and turning yourself into a happier and more successful person.If you can be one of those people-persons, then I can’t see any reason why you will not succeed. You just have to know how to start.

1. Be genuine.

Hypocrisy will just bring you all the way down. Be genuinely nice and interested to people. Once they perceive that you are Mr. Hypocrite with selfish intentions, you might as well say goodbye to self-empowerment.

2. Be the greatest listener that you can be.

To earn the love and trust of the people, listen to their problems and sympathize with them. Do not just hear them out, listen to them with your heart. Make eye contact when the person talks to you. Listen as if every word matters, and it does. Brownie points when they find out that there is a confidante in you.

3. Laugh out loud.

I do not mean that you force yourself to laugh for every joke cracked by someone, albeit you do not find it funny at all.This means finding humor in things and not being too darn serious. A person oozing with an awesome sense of humor attracts crowds and eventually, attracts success.

4. Don’t forget yourself.

In the process of fluttering around like a social butterfly, you might forget yourself, allowing everyone to push you over. Remember, love and value yourself before anyone else. If you deem yourself respectable and worthy of affection, people will flock to you and not trample on you.

5. Do random acts of kindness.

You don’t have to do a John Rockefeller and blow your savings to charity. Little acts of kindness matters the most, and this can be as simple as giving someone a surprise you-take-care card or helping an elderly cross the street. When we were kindergarten students, kindness was taught to us and greatly practiced. Now is the time to revive the good deeds and this time, let them stay for good.

6. Contact your old friends.

Sad how some friendships are destined to goodbye, but thanks to technology, you can do something about it. Relive the good old days by flipping your yearbook and look for the great people whom you want to communicate with again. Adding these old friends to your roster of support peers will surely make you feel good all over.

7. Develop your personality.

Are you grouchy, grumpy and generally morose? Whoa, you can’t go through life with those. Get rid of the bad traits and habits that perpetually hamper your growth. And really, who wants a grouchy friend anyway?

8. Be confident.

Be able to stride to the other corner of the room and introduce yourself to people with that winning smile of yours. Just remember: be confident, not arrogant.

9. Practice control.

When angry, don’t snap at anyone. Never throw a tantrum. Stay calm and collected. Be adult enough to take control of situation and transform your anger into something more productive and passive. As soon as people think your anger goes to volcanic proportions easily, they will find it hard to come to you.

10. Keep nurturing your relationships.

Your relationship with your family, friends and significant others is too precious that you must not neglect it whatever happens. Go out and have fun with them. Do things together. Happiness will never fly from your side as long as the people who matter the most are close to you.

In the end, using people for self-empowerment means becoming a better and more lovable person. It’s a win-win situation: the people know they can turn to you anytime and vice versa.

How to Become an Ideal Leader

When you are at work, do you get frustrated because things don’t seem to be happening the way they’re supposed to be? You see people milling around but nothing gets accomplished. And in the daily hustle and bustle, do you feel that your goals remain just that – goals. Then maybe its time for you to stand up and do something about it.

Most people are content just to stand around listening for orders. And it isn’t unusual to adopt a follow-the-leader mentality. But maybe, somewhere inside of you, you feel the desire to make things happen – to be the head, not the tail. Then maybe leadership just suits you fine.

Some people believe that great leaders are made, not born. Yes, it may be true that some people are born with natural talents. However, without practice, without drive, without enthusiasm, and without experience, there can be no true development in leadership.

You must also remember that good leaders are continually working and studying to improve their natural skills. This takes a commitment to constantly improve in whatever endeavor a person chooses.

First of all, let’s define leadership. To be a leader, one must be able to influence others to accomplish a goal, or an objective. He contributes to the organization and cohesion of a group.

Contrary to what most people believe, leadership is not about power. It is not about harassing people or driving them using fear. It is about encouraging others towards the goal of the organization. It is putting everyone on the same page and helping them see the big picture of the organization. You must be a leader not a boss.

First of all, you have to get people to follow you. How is this accomplished?

People follow others when they see a clear sense of purpose. People will only follow you if they see that you know where you are going. Remember that bumper sticker? The one that says, don’t follow me, I’m lost too? The same holds true for leadership. If you yourself do not know where you’re headed to, chances are people will not follow you at all.

You yourself must know the vision of the organization. Having a clear sense of hierarchy, knowing who the bosses are, who to talk to, the organization’s goals and objectives, and how the organization works is the only way to show others you know what you are doing.

Being a leader is not about what you make others do. It’s about who you are, what you know, and what you do. You are a reflection of what you’re subordinates must be.

Studies have shown that one other bases of good leadership is the trust and confidence your subordinates have of you. If they trust you they will go through hell and high water for you and for the organization.

Trust and confidence is built on good relationships, trustworthiness, and high ethics.

The way you deal with your people, and the relationships you build will lay the foundation for the strength of your group. The stronger your relationship, the stronger their trust and confidence is in your capabilities.

Once you have their trust and confidence, you may now proceed to communicate the goals and objectives you are to undertake.

Communication is a very important key to good leadership. Without this you can not be a good leader. The knowledge and technical expertise you have must be clearly imparted to other people.

Also, you can not be a good leader and unless you have good judgment. You must be able to assess situations, weigh the pros and cons of any decision, and actively seek out a solution.

It is this judgment that your subordinates will come to rely upon. Therefore, good decision-making is vital to the success of your organization.

Leaders are not do-it-all heroes. You should not claim to know everything, and you should not rely upon your skills alone.

You should recognize and take advantage of the skills and talents your subordinates have. Only when you come to this realization will you be able to work as one cohesive unit.

Remember being a leader takes a good deal of work and time. It is not learned overnight. Remember, also, that it is not about just you. It is about you and the people around you.

So, do you have the drive and the desire to serve required of leaders? Do you have the desire to work cooperatively with other people? Then start now. Take your stand and be leader today.

"The Way to Wellness" It’s Time to Start a Healthy Life: Your 7 Days Program

How many times have you gone to sleep at night, swearing you’ll go to the gym in the morning, and then changing your mind just eight hours later because when you get up, you don’t feel like exercising?

While this can happen to the best of us, it doesn’t mean you should drop the ball altogether when it comes to staying fit. What people need to realize is that staying active and eating right are critical for long-term health and wellness — and that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The more you know about how your body responds to your lifestyle choices, the better you can customize a nutrition and exercise plan that is right for you. When you eat well, increase your level of physical activity, and exercise at the proper intensity, you are informing your body that you want to burn a substantial amount of fuel. This translates to burning fat more efficiently for energy.
In other words, proper eating habits plus exercise equals fast metabolism, which, in turn gives you more energy throughout the day and allows you to do more physical work with less effort.

The true purpose of exercise is to send a repetitive message to the body asking for improvement in metabolism, strength, aerobic capacity and overall fitness and health. Each time you exercise, your body responds by upgrading its capabilities to burn fat throughout the day and night, Exercise doesn’t have to be intense to work for you, but it does need to be consistent.

I recommend engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise four times per week for 20 to 30 minutes per session, and resistance training four times per week for 20 to 25 minutes per session. This balanced approach provides a one-two punch, incorporating aerobic exercise to burn fat and deliver more oxygen, and resistance training to increase lean body mass and burn more calories around the block.

Here’s a sample exercise program that may work for you:

* Warm Up — seven to eight minutes of light aerobic activity intended to increase blood flow and lubricate and warm-up your tendons and joints.

* Resistance Training — Train all major muscle groups. One to two sets of each exercise. Rest 45 seconds between sets.

* Aerobic Exercise — Pick two favorite activities, they could be jogging, rowing, biking or cross-country skiing, whatever fits your lifestyle. Perform 12 to 15 minutes of the first activity and continue with 10 minutes of the second activity. Cool down during the last five minutes.

* Stretching — Wrap up your exercise session by stretching, breathing deeply, relaxing and meditating.

When starting an exercise program, it is important to have realistic expectations. Depending on your initial fitness level, you should expect the following changes early on.

* From one to eight weeks — Feel better and have more energy.

* From two to six months — Lose size and inches while becoming leaner. Clothes begin to fit more loosely. You are gaining muscle and losing fat.

* After six months — Start losing weight quite rapidly.

Once you make the commitment to exercise several times a week, don’t stop there. You should also change your diet and/or eating habits,’ says Zwiefel. Counting calories or calculating grams and percentages for certain nutrients is impractical. Instead, I suggest these easy-to-follow guidelines:

* Eat several small meals (optimally four) and a couple of small snacks throughout the day
* Make sure every meal is balanced — incorporate palm-sized proteins like lean meats, fish, egg whites and dairy products, fist-sized portions of complex carbohydrates like whole-wheat bread and pasta, wild rice, multigrain cereal and potatoes, and fist-sized portions of vegetable and fruits
* Limit your fat intake to only what’s necessary for adequate flavor
* Drink at least eight 8-oz. glasses of water throughout the day
* I also recommend that you take a multi-vitamin each day to ensure you are getting all the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

I suppose that’s all I can think of for now. I should extend my thanks to a doctor friend of mine. Without him, I wouldn’t be able to write this article, or keep my sanity.

Enjoy life, we all deserve it.

Genuine Happiness Comes from Within

Life isn’t the sweetest candy. Sometimes, when I feel like the world is just too heavy, I look around and find people who continued to live fascinating and wonderful lives. And then thoughts come popping into my mind like bubbles from nowhere – “How did their life become so adorably sweet? How come they still can manage to laugh and play around despite a busy stressful life?” Then I pause and observed for awhile… I figured out that maybe, they start to work on a place called ‘self’.

So, how does one become genuinely happy? Step 1 is to love yourself.

My theology professor once said that “loving means accepting.” To love oneself means to accept that you are not a perfect being, but behind the imperfections must lie a great ounce of courage to be able to discover ways on how to improve your repertoire to recover from our mistakes.

Genuine happiness also pertains to contentment. When you are contented with the job you have, the way you look, with your family, your friends, the place you live in, your car, and all the things you now have – truly, you know the answer to the question “how to be genuinely happy.”

When we discover a small start somewhere from within, that small start will eventually lead to something else, and to something else. But if you keep questioning life lit it has never done you any good, you will never be able to find genuine happiness.

I believe that life is about finding out about right and wrong, trying and failing, wining and losing. These are things that happen as often as you inhale and exhale. Failure, in a person’s life has become as abundant and necessary as air. But this should not hinder us from becoming happy.

How to be genuinely happy in spite all these? I tell you… every time you exert effort to improve the quality of life and your being, whether it is cleaning up your room, helping a friend, taking care of your sick dog, fail on board exams and trying again, life gives you equivalent points for that.

Imagine life as a big score board like those which are used in the NFLs. Every time you take a step forward, you make scoring points. Wouldn’t it be nice to look at that board at the end of each game and think to yourself “Whew! I got a point today. I’m glad I gave it a shot.”, instead of looking at it all blank and murmur “Geez, I didn’t even hit a score today. I wish I had the guts to try out. We could have won!” and then walk away.

Genuine happiness isn’t about driving the hottest Formula 1 car, nor getting the employee of the year award, earning the highest 13th month pay, or beating the sales quota. Sometimes, the most sought after prizes in life doesn’t always go to the fastest, the strongest, the bravest or not even the best. So, how do you become genuinely happy? Every one has his own definition of ‘happiness’. Happiness for a writer may mean launching as much best selling books as possible. Happiness for a basketball rookie may mean getting the rookie of the year award. Happiness for a beggar may mean a lot of money. Happiness for a business man may mean success. So, really now, how do we become genuinely happy? Simple. You don’t have to have the best things in this world. Its about doing and making the best out of every single thing. When you find yourself smiling at your own mistake and telling your self “Oh, I’ll do better next time”, you carry with you a flame of strong will power to persevere that may spread out like a brush fire. You possess a willingness to stand up again and try – that will make you a genuinely happy person.

When you learn to accept yourself and your own faults. You pass step 1 in the project “how to become genuinely happy”.For as long as you know how to accept others, you will also be accepted. For as long as you love and know how to love, you will receive love ten folds back.

Again, throw me that same question “how to become genuinely happy?”. I’ll refer you to a friend of mine who strongly quoted- “Most of us know that laughter is the best medicine to life’s aches and pain. But most of us don’t know that the best kind of laughter is laughter over self. Coz then you don’t just become happy… you become free.”

5000 Year-Old Medical Secret Unearthed!

When you get sick, you go to the doctor. And the doctor will, of course, prescribe medicines. You will go and buy medicines. You take them, and hopefully, you get well.

This is how the health profession goes on nowadays – a cycle of diagnosis and prescription.

If anyone were to give you herbs for medicine, you would probably say that that person was a quack.

But nowadays, studies are being conducted to see if there are really is any merit to what is called natural medicine.

Natural medicine is the use of natural methods, herbal medicines, and traditional practices to heal ailments. Every culture has a form of natural medicine. In ancient cultures, village medicine men served as the doctors of the community, passing on medical knowledge to the apprentices that followed them.

Many categories of the healing methods fall under natural medicine. Among these are traditional medicine, complementary medicine, and alternative medicine.

Usually, natural medicine refers to medical practices that were in place before the advent of modern medicine.

This includes herbal medicine, or phytotherapy, which is prevalent in Chinese, Ayurvedic(or Indian), and Greek medicine.

Upon the advent of modern medicine, many professionals discarded the use of herbs in favor of man-made medicine. The fact that these treatments are based on the healing properties of some herbs was forgotten.

For example, opium, digitalis, quinine, and aspirin all have their roots in traditional medicine.

Natural medicine can be considered as a lost art. This does not mean that it has lost efficacy over time. In some cases, natural therapy is actually better than modern medicine. This leads some doctors to seriously consider and study the possible uses of natural medicine

Before we continue, it is important to stress that not all the natural remedies are legitimate. It would help to only try those remedies which have been thoroughly studied and are relatively risk free.

Take herbal medicine for example. There are many well-documented and studied herbal remedies available. However, only those that deal with minor ailments such as cough, colds, fever, skin rashes, and its ilk are likely to be recommended by health professionals. These remedies are sometimes superior to synthetic medicine. This is because herbal medicines are less likely to cause negative side effects.

Currently there are numerous organizations that study the effects and advocacy of natural medicine – among which is herbal medicine. Some governments and health agencies openly advocate the use of natural methods since they are inexpensive and relatively risk-free.

As their studies compile, more herbs and treatments are added to the list of accepted medicines. However, many herbs and treatments have been proven to be bogus medicine. This represents a challenge for both the user and the agencies because they have to ascertain that the treatments they either use or advocate are legitimate.

There exist today many alternative medical treatments that fall under natural medicine. However, not all of them have been proven to be effective. You could mention homeopathy, aromatherapy, acupuncture, and other alternative medical treatments. It would pay to consult the experts as to the legitimacy of these treatments.

Natural medicine should also be thought of as an accompanying medicine. Right now, the current collective medical thought suggests that natural medicine be used only to supplement accepted modern medical practices. In that case of minor ailments your expert we actually advise you to take natural therapies instead.

The practice of modern medicine revolves around diagnosing an illness and prescribing treatments for such. Natural medicine is helpful because it suggests that treatment be not necessarily given only when sick. Natural medicine strives to make each patient practice good health habits. These habits include good diet, healthy living, and the regular natural treatment.

It is this same line of thought that leads our parents to tell us to eat our vegetables. Yes, a healthy lifestyle and will do no harm to our well-being. And this is the foundation of natural medicine – may it be massage, herbal medicine, aromatherapy or others.

It is funny but true that science, in its quest for excellence, is studying the knowledge of sages past. This, surprisingly, leads us back to the remedies nature offers. The possibilities of finding remedies to everyday illnesses in natural medicine are encouraging. So staying tuned to studying these remedies is worthwhile until we can verify that these therapies are truly helpful to our health and our society.

Maternal Mortality…Serious yet not

By: Jennifer

“The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world”.

This is a famous poem from William Ross Wallace which praises motherhood as the preeminent force to change the world. But will this ever happen when death strikes right at birth? How can a mother ever rock her child when she dies even before she could even hear her baby cry? This may sound rhetoric, on the contrary, maternal mortality is indeed a serious problem the medical world especially in developing countries are beset.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines maternal death as the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental causes.

Generally, maternal death is distinguished between direct and indirect. Direct maternal death is the result of a complication of the pregnancy, delivery, or their management while indirect maternal death is a pregnancy-related death in a patient with a preexisting or newly developed health problem. However, there are also maternal deaths caused by accident or by domestic violence. But these two are more considered as “other causes” or incidental.

Beyond Numbers

In the past, the issue on maternal death has not received much attention, but because of the alarming incidents reported especially in third world countries during the early part of this century, not only were the medical practitioners alarmed but the governments as well. The United Nations estimated global maternal mortality at 529,000, of which less than 1% occurred in the developed world in the year 2000. Another report revealed that there are approximately 27 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births each year in developed countries but in developing countries, the average is 18 times higher, at 480 deaths per 100,000 live births.

In 2003, the WHO, UNICEF and UNFPA produced a report with statistics gathered from 2000. The world average was 400, the average for developed regions were 20, and for developing regions 440. The worst countries were: Sierra Leone (2,000), Afghanistan (1,900), Malawi (1,800), Angola(1,700), Niger (1,600), Tanzania (1,500), Rwanda (1,400), Mali (1,200), Somalia, Zimbabwe, Chad, Central African Republic, Guinea Bissau (1,100 each), Kenya, Mozambique, Burkina Faso, Burundi, and Mauritania (1,000 each).

Known Causes

Medical practitioners have specified the major causes of maternal death and the top culprit is severe bleeding/hemorrhage which is 25%. This is followed by infections (13%), eclampsia (12%), and obstructed labor (8%). The report likewise indicated that 20% of maternal deaths are due to other indirect causes such as malaria, anemia, HIV/AIDS and cardiovascular disease, complicate pregnancy or are aggravated by it.

Clear outlook

Despite the gravity of the problem, medical practitioners assured that at least half of all maternal deaths can be averted through a combined strategy of family planning, primary health care and legal abortion. Researchers also concluded that a fertility rate reduction of 25-35% resulting from more widely available family planning would also lower maternal mortality by 1/4. Making abortions legal and safe could reduce the toll an additional 20-25%. On the part of the governments, a number of steps have been charted. Among these is to make all pregnancies safer thru increased investments in prenatal health care and reducing the number of high-risk pregnancies which is foreseen to prevent another 20-25% of deaths. And to make everyone, not only medical practitioners but all concerned individuals aware of the rising maternal mortality, In 1998, WHO designated Safe Motherhood as the focus for World Health Day (April 7), indicating the importance of this issue globally.

And just as Wallace further said in his poem “Woman, how divine your mission Here upon our natal sod!” we must value our women and make them aware of their importance in this world.

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Prostate Cancer: What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You Big-time

By: malo

People in the 21st century live in a super-charged society where fast-paced activity always seem to take priority over out basic need to get sufficient sleep. Today’s active lifestyle is so enticing, that many individuals compromise the need to rest and get enough sleep. Because of this attitude, many persons are experiencing malfunctions in the brain, slowed reaction time, and the ability to focus attention. Oftentimes, these factors leads to lack of quality judgment in many minor and important situations. Lack of sleep may take its toll on one’s lifestyle and performance. On the contrary, many adults who get adequate sleep are happier and are more productive.

Indeed, sleep has many health benefits that have often been taken for granted by many. But because of the stress of today’s lifestyle a lot of people have been experiencing difficulties in getting quality sleep. Recent medical studies show that food regimens and activity may play a critical role in determining one’s sleeping patterns. Some foods may improve sleep while others can make sleep difficult. Instead of trying food supplements that induce sleep, medical specialists suggest that people who want to improve their sleep should make wise choices in their diets.

Foods that promote quality sleep may include green leafy vegetables, whole wheat grains, cereals, and mushrooms. Fruits like bananas and berries; spices like basil and sage may also aid in sleep problems. Common method of sleep like a glass of milk is essential in improving one’s sleeping patterns. Milk contains tryptophan, a kind of amino acid that is converted into serotonin, a kind of hormone that controls sleep. Other foods that contain tryptophan are turkey, honey, egg whites, and tuna.

On the other hand, foods that should be avoided are foods that contain caffeine which may include-chocolate, cocoa, colas, and some over the counter and prescription medicines. Spicy foods should also be avoided because they may cause or ingestion or gastrointestinal reflux. Sweet or fatty food may also lead to ingestion and cause bloating. Eating too much should also be avoided because too much meals may cause indigestion, heart burn or discomfort.

Some advice for achieving good sleep may include the following:

* Establish a schedule and stick to it; sleep when you are sleepy but try to get up and go to bed each day at about the same time.
* Use a fan or other means of creating a steady, soothing sound to drown out other noises.
* Reduce alcohol and caffeine intake; avoid caffeine after noon and don’t use alcohol as a sedative before bed.
* Get heavy curtains or shades to block out bright light early in the morning if you are awakening earlier than you’d like.
* Check your medication list. Because some medicines can interfere with sleep, ask your doctor or pharmacist about the medicines you take.
* Refrain from vigorous exercise within several hours of bedtime.
* Avoid heavy meals or excessive fluids within an hour or two of bedtime.

Although the use medication and other food supplements are not prohibited, individuals who want to use medication to aid them in their sleep should always consult doctors before taking them. These people should bear in mind that the best way to improve sleep is eat the right food.

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Dental Implant: Brings back your lost smile

By: Angelo

Do you feel embarrassing to smile? Lost a tooth? Are you unable to attend any social function due to poor dental health? You need not worry. Solution for such problems has become possible with the arrival of computer and laser method.

Dentistry has traveled a long way since our grandparents walked to the dentist for their root canals and extractions to this age of computer. Unlike the earlier days treatment, laser treatment are safe, painless and provide beauty and comfort. New technology has changed the whole scenario of dentistry to a massive extent. People with poor dental health are no more left with psychic trauma of not being able to smile confidently as before. Hats off to the modern dentist who takes pain to save your damaged teeth in many ways, using pearly-white porcelain that nobody but a dentist can distinguish from your real teeth that even functions like normal teeth.

In the rare instance where a tooth cannot be saved, or in cases where a tooth is lost in an accident or trauma, “Dental Implant” can be employed. If you have gaps in your smile where your permanent teeth used to reside, you may find that more is missing from your life than just teeth thus you can understand how important it is to have a good set of white pearly teeth. In such cases dental implants along with artificial teeth are often a good option to fill the gaps left by tooth loss in your smile and in your life. Placement of dental implants and artificial teeth involves surgical procedures usually done in several stages, which takes three to nine months, or sometimes even longer. An artificial dental implant includes two important parts. One is “Implanting Part” and the other is “Crown Fixing Part”. The dental implant cylinder is first implanted in your jawbone upon which a crown is to be fixed, which is manufactured using a metal powder injection molding method and finally, you get your new artificial tooth.

Everyone should remember that our oral health is not something to be taken for granted. Improving and preserving our dental health is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. If you can take care of your natural set of teeth well than you can avoid those heavy expenses after dental surgery and the steady schedule that has to be strictly maintained as prescribed by your dentist. At the same time it is also imperative for the dental industry to offer everyone access to affordable, quality dental care product that promises to help you to preserve your healthy set of teeth and prevent major dental problems.

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Dental Care Is More Than Brushing The Teeth

By: Angelo

It is very important for a killer smile to have a set of well-arranged and pearly white teeth. There are many who not have a perfect set of teeth but it will not matter much if the teeth are perfectly white. It is very important to have healthy teeth, healthy gum and breath smelling fresh because we are always interacting with someone or the other. Therefore it is very important to keep your mouth free from bad breath. Good dental health is important for self-happiness also.

A set of well-arranged and pearly white teeth will surely impress everyone all around you. Who does not want to have a set of white healthy teeth? Remember that dental care is more than brushing the teeth. Brushing your teeth twice a day is of course essential part of dental care that will prevent tooth decay, bad smell and gum disease. Brush and toothpaste plays an important role in dental care. Brush should be such that you are comfortable with it and it should reach all the areas easily. Your toothpaste should contain fluoride that will help you to prevent tooth decay. It is advisable to use floss to remove plaque and prevent gum disease.

Many do not know the exact technique of brushing teeth. There are some who do not give much attention to brushing. Brushing involves mathematical application. Always to hold your brush at a 45-degree angle in short, half-tooth-wide strokes against the gum line and holding the brush flat brushing back and forth on the chewing surface. While brushing the inside surfaces of front teeth tilt the brush vertically and use gentle up and down strokes with toe of the brush. Flossing involves wrapping 18-inch strand around your middle fingers and holding a one-inch section tightly it is ease between teeth and cleans up and down several times while curving around the tooth at the gum line. It does not end here. To have perfect oral hygiene you also need to clean your tongue with your brush by moving it in a back-to-front sweeping motion to remove food particles and freshen the mouth.

To get better result you need to visit the dentist at least twice a year for a check up. Although brushing and flossing is an important part of a dental care but it is not enough to keep your teeth white and healthy and mouth free of bad smell. A visit to the dentist at least twice a year should be followed to ensure the killer smile that exists in commercials. A visit to a dentist will help you to get the full spectrum of dental care that involves diagnostic, preventive, and educational services specifically designed to help you keep the best possible smile.

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Understanding Lower Back Pain And What You Can Do About It

By: Fred Farah

If you have had the unfortunate event of dealing with lower back pain, you are not alone. Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people take a trip to their physician, and there is no sign of this letting up. What is troubling is that not everything is under your control when it comes to your back.

There are several different events that can cause pain in lower back region including lifting heavy objects, twisting and turning incorrectly during exercise, and long periods of inactivity. While there is no exact definition or defining measures summing up lower back pain, chronic back pain can be characterized as back pain that lasts for more than six weeks.

There are varying levels of pain that you may encounter from a sharp pain to a pinch. If the pain does begin to worsen and becomes unbearable, it is essential that you visit your physician. Your physician will be able to give you a better basis of what treatment methods are appropriate in regards to your particular situation.

With pain in lower back, it could be a number of different causes. One possibility is a pinched nerve, which can be identified if you feel a sharp pain that begins to spread to your buttocks or even down your leg. Typically it is the sciatic nerve that suffers from a herniated disc or pinched nerve. As the sciatic nerve is pinched, you may experience pain, tingling, or numbness in the buttock or backside of the leg.

What is troubling is that although a pinched sciatic nerve can lead to extreme and nagging pain, often times there is not much you can do to treat it. Physical therapy, massage, anti-inflammatory medications and chiropractic treatments are the best forms of treatment. But there is no guarantee that the back pain will not come back.

Another type of lower back pain is acute low back pain, which is caused by muscle inflammation and spasm. This generally starts as a nuisance and increases in severity over time. The pain that you experience will consist of aches and cramps and eventually move on to sharp pains. Surprisingly, simply laying down for awhile is a great reliever because it relieves the over-worked and stressed out muscles.

Lower back pain is frustrating because for the most part, there is no guarantee of you completely ridding yourself of the pain. You can get treatment from chiropractors and massages to loosen up the muscles, but there is nothing stopping the muscles from tensing up again. The key is to give your muscles a rest and take caution when working out and lifting heavy objects.

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