Prevention

Kegel exercises can do more than prolong sex. Greater muscular control now can halt accidental leakage later. Squeeze your pelvic muscles as if you’re stopping the flow of urine in reps of 10, three times a day.

Prevention

Go swimming: it strengthens joints and reduces cartilage wear. If in doubt, always see the physic.

Men put up with partially torn ligaments. But festering injuries can lead to old-age pain.

Prevention

The Australian Cancer Council found ejaculating more than five times a week in your 20s and 30s cuts the risk of prostate cancer in later life by a third. The report said masturbation is more effective than sex, so take matters in hand.

Blotchy skin is a common complaint in Asian country. What are the causes?

Cumulative sun damage causes premature aging and pigment formation, this result in sun and age spots. Some people are genetically predisposed to pigmentation like freckles, while melasma ( “the mask of pregnancy”) is due to hormonal changes. Another unique feature of Asian skin is post inflammatory hyperpigmentation in which the skin darkens after injury from, for example, too strong an acid peel. I encounter these conditions daily in my practice.

Any treatment?

Some doctor would need to assess  with their patient and discuss the possible options and outcomes. Using a good sun-block will definitely prevent worsening of the pigmentation. You can use creams — a good start although the results are slow. I usually use Photo-rejuvenation which involves an energy source either from light or laser to fragment the pigment under the skin without burning the outer skin layer. Hence, there is no reddening, pain or downtime.

Lightening of the pigment can be noticed within a week but results vary from 20%-80% depending on the individual. Consistent use of creams and sun-block will improve the final outcome. The results, though never perfect, are about as good as what medical technology can offer. That’s probably why we get many new patients by way of recommendation.

How has it affected your treatment of pigmentary disorders?

When first started aesthetic practice, treatment options were limited to just creams, chemical peels and microdermabrasion. Some lightening could be seen after a few months. Technology has improved tremendously and I have been using a combination of mild burning ablative lasers and non-burning non- ablative lasers with much better results.

What Causes Hair Loss In Women?

It could be due to such factors as childbirth, menopause and other hormonal changes, illness, a poor diet and stress.

Any Solution? Are They Safe?

Not all women respond positively to over-the-counter hair-loss treatments or prescribed oral medication. In fact, some topical lotions may cause more hair loss as they sting or burn the scalp, resulting in itchiness and sensitized skin.

Some professional hair care salon is a clinically-proven solution that’s been documented in over 20~30 years of clinical studies to prevent hair loss and promote hair re-growth.

What Is Laser Hair Therapy?

Each half-hour session starts by placing a rotating hood on the scalp area. This stimulates the follicles while reducing the distance between the scalp and the 3o individual lasers, which operate at 67o nanometers, the optimal range for penetration to stimulate dormant hair follicles into re-growth and increase blood flow to scalp cells.

A twice-weekly treatment is recommended for the first three months, followed by a once-a-week session over the next three months.

How Effective Is It?

This FDA-approved treatment has shown visible improvement in about 85 per cent of users, who see healthier, thicker and fuller-looking hair within 15~18 weeks. This treatment is painless, safe and has no side effects.

Estee Lauder Stress Relief Eye Mask

Botanical extracts give the delicate eye area a revitalizing pick-me-up, to soothe, refresh, relax and hydrate all at once. Reduces puffiness and fine lines, too.

Shiseido Benefiance Eye Treatment Mask

The cooling gel mask has ginseng to energies, and Bio-Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate and moisturize. The eye area looks lifted, smoother and revitalized.

Skinvitals Eyelift

To lift and reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area, this contains the powerful antioxidant co-enzyme Q10 and soya protein which nourish and regenerate skin.

Step 1:

Begin by pinching from tips and bottoms of each finger and thumb of both your right hand and left hand. The pressure applied to your fingers should be firm, but not painful. A few seconds for each finger tip will do. Pinch them again, but this time squeezing from side to side.

Step 2:

Vigorously rub back and forth from the base to the tip of each linger & thumb.

Step 3:

Grasp each finger & thumb at its base and pull firmly. Allow your grip to loosen slightly, graduating it from the base to the finger tip until your finger slips out of your grasp completely.

Step 4:

Using your thumb and forefinger firmly grasp the webbed area between your thumb & forefinger of your other hand. Keeping a firm hold, pull at the skin gently until the fleshy web snaps away from your grasp. Repeat this process for the webbed-between areas on all your fingers.

Step 5:

Rest the palm of your hand inside the fingers of your free hand. Use your thumb to massage the back of your hand. Slowly work on the knuckles and in between knuckle area first. Continue thumb’ massaging each area on the back of the hand.

Step 6:

At the end of your session press your thumb deeply in the centre of your palm. Take a few deep breaths. This would help to relax, clear your mind, and focus on your healing intentions.

Skincare.

Methode SWISS creates lines of products with the most advanced skincare technologies of Switzerland, the highest quality natural ingredients and scientific principles. Its various skincare lines offer comprehensive care for your skin, illustrating the pure, simple but effective skincare magic of Switzerland.

MaxiSlim Solution Fully Body Session and one 200 ml Bio-Active Body Firming Cream

BodyPerfect can help you transform yourself with tailored programmes based on your unique needs and lifestyle. To complement its slimming programmes, BodyPerfect’s Bio-Active Body Firming Cream has been specially formulated to help maximize results. Available in pharmacy and departmental store.

Way 1 : Expand Your Vision

Find a point opposite you, just above eye-level, and keeping your eyes on that point, begin to slowly broaden your field of vision to notice more of what’s on either side of that point, so that, eventually, you’re paying attention to what’s visible in the corners of your eyes.

You should begin to feel your breathing moving lower in your chest, slowing down, becoming deeper. You’ll also feel your facial muscles relaxing. This “peripheral vision” technique activates a part of the nervous system that restores inner calm.

Way 2: Healthy Meal

Complex carbohydrates — whole-wheat, cereals and rye — produce serotonin in the body, which has a effect on the brain’s chemistry. Vitamin B6 is also essential in serotonin production, so eat B6-rich foods — bananas, raisins and sweet potatoes — regularly to give your body the necessary fuel to help soothe you the nutritional way.

Way 3 : Music

Never underestimate the magic of music. “Classical music is extremely calming, Baroque classical is particularly effective — it’s very powerful and has been shown to lower the incidence of road rage in drivers.

Way 4 : Take a Short Rest / Nap

Suggest you taking regular “time-outs” when you feel overwhelmed. An easy way is to just shut your eyes. Then, allow your eyes to drift upwards and imagine you’re viewing the sky through your closed eyes. The technique mimics eye behavior when you sleep and tricks the mind into inducing calm.

Way 5 : Off Your 21^st Century Life

Switch off your mobile. Don’t read e-mail. Ignore text messages. Do this regularly to restore equilibrium. New technologies were supposed to help us but, instead, they’ve overloaded us indiscriminately. The mobile and internet revolution makes people constantly accessible, leaving them no ‘down-time’ to relax, reflect and be calm. It’s crazy—and unhealthy.

Bella Skin Care Dermatech Age Defence Cream.

The formula of the revolutionary DermaTecr Age Defence Solution is captured in a jar as an anti-ageing home remedy. Lightly scented with natural essences, the dual-action DermaTecr Age Defence Cream is formulated to offer time-release benefits which effectively eradicates pigmentation and protects skin cells from being damaged. Available in departmental store and pharmacies.

Eucerin Q10 Active Eye Cream & Treatment Cover Cream

Eucerin Q10 Active Eye Cream functions as an antioxidant and cell protecting UV filter to visibly diminish the appearance of dark circles and reduce the depth of lines. Eucerin Treatment Cover Cream contains 25% Zinc Oxide and Panthenol to promote rapid healing of pimples and acne spots. Available in pharmacy and departmental store.

Cyber Color Total Essential Care Skincare

Cyber Colors Total Essential Care Gentle Cleansing Cream gently removes make-up and impurities. Its Total Essential Care Gentle Skin Refresher contains natural green tea extracts, as well as Portulaca Oleracea and deep sea water, all with three capabilities – anti­cancer, anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation.

On Your Hot Seat

• Sit with your feet comfortably flat on the floor and elbows level with the keyboard.
• Keep your arms parallel to the floor.
• Recline chair slightly to reduce pressure on the lower back.
• Push your hips very close to the back of the chair.
• De-clutter the area below your desk so you have room to stretch your legs.

On the phone

• Avoid holding the receiver between the shoulder and the ear as it strains the neck.
• Use a headset if you use the phone frequently.
• Make sure the phone is within easy reach to avoid over-stretching.
• Use both thumbs to type messages on your mobile phone to minimize the strain on one thumb.

Using the keyboard

• Type lightly. Heavy pounding stresses the fingers and may result in elbow pain.
• Adjust the keyboard so it’s in the middle of your body.
• Type with straight wrists; adjust the height of the keyboard if your wrists are bent when typing.
• Use a desktop rather than a laptop for prolonged typing — it has a bigger and higher screen and more well-spaced keys.

Monitor safety

• Make sure your monitor is placed at least an arm’s length away.
• Keep the top of the screen at or slightly below eye level.
• Tilt the screen slightly so the base is closer to you than the top.
• Place the monitor perpendicular to the window if you are relying on natural light.
• Keep your head straight when working — tilting it causes neck strain.

Take a time out

• Follow the 20/20/20 rule — work for 20 minutes, take a break for 20 seconds and look 20 feet (6 meters) away.
• Mix sedentary and mobile tasks. Sitting still for long periods inhibits blood circulation.
• Stretch your neck, shoulders, wrists, arms and back occasionally.
• Make it a habit to blink every two to four seconds — this ensures your eyes are constantly lubricated, and prevents strain.

What should I do??? Most people facing the same problem with: Whenever they sit down, their stomach spills over my pants, skirt or jeans. How can they get rid of this roll of fat?

Eating a balanced diet and cutting down on your intake of carbohydrates will help reduce overall body fat. Regular exercise will also help increase energy expenditure and tone abdominal muscles.

Fat that doesn’t budge with diet and exercise can be treated with Slim Laser Body Contouring, which is suitable for areas like the abdomen, love-handles, thighs, arms and back. It is a minimally invasive procedure with minimum downtime. It uses a powerful io-watt Nd:YAG laser to melt and destroy fat cells before they are removed from the body.

But most people also worry about the painful while process?

The entire treatment is performed under skin anesthesia, but if you are concerned about pain, a mild sedative can be administered. Although pain thresholds differ in individuals, most women report minimal discomfort.

Will I have to take time off from work after the procedure?

The entire treatment is done in one session of a few hours, and you’ll be able to return home on the same day. Most people return to work in a day or two.

What kind of results can you expect?

As with any treatment, results vary between individuals, although most people notice a noticeable reduction in the treated area immediately after the treatment.