Cataract Surgery

Do I Need Cataract Surgery?

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Deciding whether or not you need cataract surgery can be difficult, especially if you don’t have a lot of money to spend on visiting your local eye doctor. Your best option is always to speak with your doctor to determine whether cataract surgery or laser eye surgery is the right option for you, and the appropriate timing for surgery, but there are a few things you can watch out for on your own.

In this article we’ve covered some of the telltale signs that could point you towards cataract surgery. Again, these are a few things to look out for, but there’s really no substitute for speaking with a fully qualified eye doctor.

You might need cataract surgery when:

Blurred Vision Makes It Difficult to Read

Cataracts develop over time and eventually they will begin to affect your vision. If you’re starting to notice that you’re having trouble reading, it could be time to consider cataract surgery – especially if you’ve never had problems with your eyes in the past.

Fortunately, cataract removal is a highly successful procedure which usually results in complete restoration of your vision. Because of this, it’s certainly worth considering if you want your sight to return to normal.

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Dental Implants

Move Over Dental Implants – New Technology is in Town

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Those who take pride in the appearance of their teeth will know precisely what cosmetic dental procedures are available. Their teeth can look white and beautiful with in-chair teeth whitening, or straight with braces and Invisalign. Whatever imperfection you have, your dentist will have something up their sleeve to help.

What you may not have imagined, however, is that in the future, they could have the ability to regrow your teeth. Right now, technology allows dentists to create dental implants and dentures to replace your lost teeth. Even if there is not enough bone for dental implants, they can generate that too. Dental technology has never been better than it is today.

In late 2019, molecular biologists from the United Kingdom released information that they have identified a gene in mice responsible for tooth regeneration. With this new information, it can only be a matter of time before they delve into the possibilities surrounding tooth regeneration in humans.

According to researchers led by Dr. Bing Hu at the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School, natural growth could be on the cards. The team studied both signalling molecules and genes in mice’s teeth to work out how they can regrow them.

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Dental Sealants

Everything You Should Know About Dental Sealants

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A dental sealant is a plastic coating a dentist, such as Dental O So Gentle will put on molars and premolars to protect them from decay. You use your molars and premolars for chewing, but each tooth has tiny fissures, or grooves, that even the most oral health-savvy person can have trouble cleaning.

Often, the fissures are smaller than a single brush bristle, meaning that bacteria acid from plaque can make its way into the enamel and cause cavities without you ever doing anything wrong. While toothpaste and water with fluoride can prevent decay and protect the surfaces of your teeth, dental sealants can too. What’s more, they smooth out those grooves in your teeth to reduce the risk of any acid getting into them.

When Do You Get Dental Sealants?

A dentist will usually place dental sealants on your first permanent molar as soon as it erupts through your gum’s surface. These teeth continue to grow, even as you reach around 11 or 12 years of age. While they usually only go on your chewing surface teeth, your dentist may also look at other baby teeth if they have grooves or pits too. It depends on the dentist and patient to determine the best course of action.

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Designing Jewellery

What to Consider when Designing Jewellery

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If regular trips to the jewellers have made you curious about what it would be like to design your own jewellery, then why not give it a go? Everyone is entitled to take up a new hobby, and you may even find that designing jewellery is something you enjoy and are good at.

Before you start, however, take a moment to consider what’s involved in the process. Running through these following points could be the difference between a standout piece you wear with pride and one that you’d rather keep in your jewellery box.

The Costs Involved

Quality jewellery is worth every penny – as you will see when you visit different jewellers. However, there has to be a starting point, and it shouldn’t be at the top of the price scale. Factor in the cost of your time, the materials of any chains you use, and gems or stones that take centrestage in the piece too.

All those costs separately can be manageable, but together, they may be more than your particular piece of jewellery is worth. If you are modelling your new jewellery on another design, see what it is selling for and try to figure out from where those costs originate.

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BodyBalance Exercise

What You Need to Know about BodyBalance Exercise

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Many people are scared about joining group fitness classes such as BodyBalance because they feel like they are too “new” to exercise, or won’t be able to keep up. The truth is, you’re not alone in how you feel, and a lot of people are nervous about starting something new. However, what you will find is that BodyBalance is something anyone can enjoy and benefit from, and you won’t be feeling new for too long. Here’s everything you need to know about BodyBalance before you start.

The Exercises are Manageable

There is a range of high-intensity exercise classes available, but high-intensity physical activity is not for everyone. Sometimes, you just want something that will push you but will be a mixture of physical challenges and mental challenges. BodyBalance involves not only low to medium intensity exercises such as Pilates, Tai Chi, and Yoga but incorporates meditation as well. Therefore, you may find it’s more manageable for your fitness or experience level than you think.

You Can Burn Calories

You don’t have to run a mile, sprint, and sweat up a storm to lose calories. If you enrol in a group fitness class such as BodyBalance, the combination of exercises can help you to burn up to 390 calories – that’s more than what you would burn after walking for an hour!

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Wine and Chocolate

Do Wine and Chocolate Go Together?

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When you are providing someone with a present or gesture, more often than not they contain wine and chocolate. For some reason, these two items are “go to” gifts, especially if you don’t know the person very well. Even though they pair as gifts, you will very rarely see them appear together on a restaurant menu. Nor will chocolate be a recommended pairing when you view wine information on an online wine provider website.

While wine and chocolate with a lovely ribbon is the perfect gift for a friend, how on earth do you pair them together? The following information might help.

What Works with Milk Chocolate?

Milk chocolate consists typically of both cream and chocolate, which makes it more of a confectionary than actual chocolate. However, that doesn’t make it any less hard to pair. A sure-fire way of nailing the combination is to opt for sweet sparkling red wine.

The berry, spices, and fruity undertones from most sweet sparkling varieties pair beautifully with the creaminess of the chocolate. What’s more, each bite and swig blends together into a zesty, berry-like combination that feels silky smooth in your mouth and tastes divine. Tip: If you order chocolate mousse at a restaurant, ask for a glass of Ruby Port. With spice and berry undertones, it’s a match made in heaven. You may also be able to find this Port, which originates from Portugal, from an online wine provider.

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Sauvignon Blanc

Types of Sauvignon Blanc

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There is no denying that Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most versatile wines available. You can find it at almost any restaurant, and it’s abundant in bottle stores and online wine shops too. However, there’s every reason to believe that its versatility to pair beautifully with almost any dish is down to the significant variety available. Below, we outline the various Sauvignon Blanc option from different parts of the world.

What Are My Options?

If you were to leave the country of origin out of the equation, you would find there are two main Sauvignon Blanc kinds: aged and stainless. Aside from the difference of taste, another significant difference is the price tag, especially on a restaurant menu.

The most common variety of Sauvignon Blanc is unoaked. Unoaked wine refers to its fermentation process in a concrete vat or even a stainless steel one which is becoming more common. Typically, this fermentation style lends itself to a lower price tag, while still producing wine with high acidity and bold, fruity flavours.

Aged Sauvignon Blanc, which is barrel-fermented, is more of a refined Sauvignon Blanc for delicate palates and those looking to spend a little more. The wine is aged in lees which is essentially dead yeast, and the result is a far creamier wine that dances on the palate. Wine producers also have a little fun with the aging process, adding butter, lemon oil, and even lemon curd for a burst of flavour for a pleasant surprise. However, the intricacies of the fermentation process are reflected in the price tag. In saying that, you may be able to buy it cheaper if you look at various online wine distributors.

Sauvignon Blanc Varieties by Country

France: France is by far the biggest producer of Sauvignon Blanc, with significant production occurring in Loire, Bordeaux, Languedoc-Roussillon. In Loire, you can expect hints of honeydew melon, high acidity levels, and even a slight hint of lime. However, high-end wines are typically fruitier with hints of fennel, lemongrass, and peach. These wines are commonly found in any restaurant throughout France.

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Sedation Dentistry

Why Consider Sedation Dentistry?

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Are you one of the one in six people who fear the dentist? While your oral health is equally as important as your overall health, more Australians are likely to put off going to the dentist than a doctor appointment. However, in many cases, the longer you put it off, the bigger the problem and cost.

According to Perth based dentist Clear Choice Dental, when you fear the dentist, it can often be hard to convince yourself to go. Instead, you tell yourself the pain will go away, that you don’t need regular check-ups, and that your teeth are okay.  Instead of worrying and putting it off, why not consider sedation dentistry and make the experience far more pleasurable?

We’ve included a few of the many reasons why sedation dentistry could benefit you.

It Speeds Up the Process

When you’re scared of the dentist, or you require plenty of reassurance during your appointment, it’s not uncommon for you to be there longer than the appointment usually would take. While your dentist doesn’t mind going the extra mile to ensure you’re comfortable, it can mean that you’re in a situation you don’t want to be in for an extended period. If you consider sedation dentistry that puts you at ease, your dentist can carry out your treatment or procedure much quicker. As a result, you’re in and out the door at lightning speed.

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Stainless Steel Jewellery

Stainless-Steel Jewellery

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While not all jewellers you come across will stock stainless steel jewellery, a growing number is beginning to. There is no denying that gold, silver, and platinum are still leading the way, but stainless-steel is no longer only an option for your steak knife set. Instead, it’s proving to be a beneficial metal type for your jewellery as well. Here’s why.

It Doesn’t Tarnish

If you’re not one to spend countless hours maintaining your jewellery, then you will be pleased to know stainless steel doesn’t need you to. When you buy silver jewellery, which is one of the most popular metals in the world, the jewellers you buy it from will tell you what you need to do to care for it. Silver tarnishes when you expose it to oxygen, which means that you often need to polish it. Stainless steel, however, doesn’t oxidize or tarnish which means it requires minimal maintenance or cleaning – if any at all.

No Sheen

When you purchase items from jewellers, each type of metal has a different sheen and appeal. While you look beautiful, when you wear them together, that sheen can often not match. You then have to be quite selective with what you wear together. Stainless steel doesn’t have this same sheen, which means whatever stainless-steel jewellery you buy, it will all match each other well.

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Waist Training

Is Waist Training the Same as Corset Training?

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Many people believe that waist training is the same as corset training, but the two are vastly different practices. While both beauty garments do look similar in style, there are a few dramatic differences that can set them apart as well. Below, we look at the differences between corsets and waist trainers so you can decide which method works for you, and which doesn’t.

What Is Waist Training?

Waist training is more of a contemporary term, derived from a time where women would use corsets to “train” their waist. However, waist trainers today are vastly different than that of corsets and corset training.

You wear a waist trainer to slim down your waist, flatten your stomach, improve your posture and accentuate your curves. There are many different waist trainers for sale on the market, and they look very different to corsets. Most of the high-quality waist trainers are made from latex rubber, and they also feature clasps not dissimilar to those of a bra which you can adjust as your waist shape changes.

The most significant difference between waist training and corset training is that waist training doesn’t alter your rib cage or organ placement to achieve an hourglass figure. Instead, it works with your shape for a more toned appearance. In essence, many people consider it to be safer.

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Bridesmaid Robes

Where to Get Ready for Your Wedding

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Have you decided where to get ready when the big day arrives? Many brides opt to have the hairdresser and makeup artist come to their home rather than having to travel to them. It gives you a bit more time and saves having to find a suitable outfit to wear, drive and find a close park, especially if it’s very windy or rainy. However, if you and your bridesmaids decide this is a good idea, remember to have bridal robes to wear so your hairstyle will not be spoiled pulling a t-shirt off over your head.

It’s essential to book the hairdresser and makeup artist well in advance so they don’t take any other bookings for that day. That will free them up to spend all their time getting you and your wedding party ready without having to rush back to their salon for other appointments.

Make sure you have enough room to do this, though. You need some large mirrors that chairs can be placed in front of, especially if your bridesmaids are all with you. Have some spare towels and hand-towels ready and clean off the bench top space ready for them. You might also want to add your own hairspray in case the hairdresser forgets to bring hers.

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Take a Selfie Before Botox

Why You Should Take a Selfie Before Botox

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According to beauty experts, prideincareuk.com, many women shudder to think their face is getting wrinkles. After going through wrinkle cream, chemical peels and dermabrasion only to find those wrinkles are still there, they may very likely turn to Botox for treatment. If you are considering this kind of treatment it is essential to discuss it with a qualified doctor, dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon and do everything they tell you to before and after the treatment.

One thing they may not tell you to do is take a photo of yourself beforehand, but this is a good idea because our memory is not always reliable, especially when it comes to small improvements. If you have a good photo of your wrinkles you will be able to see what a difference the Botox made to them. In fact, comparing your face after the shots with the photo can really help the injector to know whether they gave you enough, or if you should have a bit more.

It is good to have both a before and after photo and take one in between as well. This can give you a good idea of just how the Botox works for you, as so many others get different results. So your first photo should be taken just before the injections. Then another one should be taken the day afterwards. This is often when the doctor does not see you unless you have a problem with reactions or bruising, so it’s good to have the photo to show him the next time you go.

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PhotoBooth

The Most Important Part of Any Event

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If you are organising an event such as a wedding or a party, what are the most important parts? You might say every part is important, but without great photos to remember it by, the event can soon be forgotten by the many guests who attend. Hiring photo booths for the event will ensure that this never happens to your event.

With the ability to take fun photos right in the venue, each and every guest will be able to not only take the photos they want with their own friends, but download them the very next day. They can then choose which – if any – they want to have printed out, or decide to keep the digital file instead. Either way they’ll always have photos to remember you and your event, especially important for things like weddings, anniversaries and birthdays or other celebrations that are significant in your life.

Of course it is important to pick a suitable venue, order the drinks and food and make sure you have music, lighting and decorations to make the place look wonderful. And a DJ will help the night go off with a bang. But you also want everyone to have fond memories of the event, memories that will not fail with age or get lost over the years. The best way to do this is to have good photographs to look at. A picture is worth a thousand words and will certainly stimulate the memories of the person viewing it.

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Healthy Finances

How Healthy Finances Equals a Healthy Lifestyle

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It seems amazing in this day and age of technology that so many people don’t know how to handle their finances. Financial advisors like Andep will tell you that nearly everyone could make better use of their income with a little financial planning. Getting a financial advisor to help you create a financial plan for your income and needs can improve your lifestyle and even your health.

In fact, if people would just stop and think about it, they would realise how healthy finances equals a healthy lifestyle. Here’s how.

  • When you don’t have to worry and stress about your budget you will be healthier. This means that you save a lot on visits to a doctor, on medications and on days off work. It also means you will feel more like doing fun things – and be able to do them with the money you saved on doctors.
  • When you have good finances you can spend more on good quality food, so you and your children will be healthier, again saving on the costs of illness. Being healthier means your quality of life will improve as you’ll feel more like doing things that are energetic with your children or spouse. You’ll also have enough money to spend on doing them.

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Health Benefits of Red Wine

The Health Benefits of Red Wine

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Even though you may hate the thought of cleaning up the carpet after a spill of red wine, there are some health benefits to be gained by drinking it.

In fact, many people like to drink it anyway, whether it has health benefits or not.

If you are worried about your carpet, you should simply learn the best way to do it and keep cloths on hand so that it is quick and easy to do.

In fact, soaking up and stain immediately with paper towels is a good start, but if the stain doesn’t come out you can always get the professional cleaners in. Meanwhile, stop worrying about it and enjoy your relaxing meal with that nice wine.

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skin

12 Ways To Ruin Your Skin without Really Trying

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Skin is one of the most important parts of the body. Not only does it hold everything in place, it acts as a protective layer, a third kidney and an insulating blanket for our organs. Smooth skin can make us look younger than we are, while wrinkled skin will make us look much older. Often, we put our skin into danger of being ruined without even realising it. Here’s how.

  • We don’t shower after swimming in the pool or the ocean. Chlorine and salt are both really drying to the skin and should be washed off with lots of soap. We should then smooth on moisturiser.
  • We may go outside without sunscreen. The effects of UV radiation on the skin is very aging. If you can, notice English people or those who come from cold countries. Their skin is much more youthful looking than many Australians because they don’t spend hours in the sunshine due to the cold weather in their country.
  • Getting too close to a bonfire or a barbeque. The effect of fire and heat on our skin can truly burn and wrinkle it. Some skin types are more susceptible than others, but once those wrinkles have formed it is too late to find out if yours is.
  • Sitting too close to a radiant heater in the winter can also dry out your skin.

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Addiction-Abuse

How to Overcome Addiction

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Addiction to drugs is a serious health risk that has the potential to ruin your life as well as the lives of your loved ones.  Once you realise you are addicted you may want to find ways and means of overcoming the addiction. Booking into drug rehab is by far the best and easiest way to achieve your goal simply because there are many experienced and qualified staff to help you day and night.

First you need to set some goals so that you will know exactly what you want to achieve. While overcoming drugs will need help, if you are addicted to something like alcohol you may not want to stop drinking altogether, but only enough to save your relationships or to achieve some other goal such as safe driving. It’s important to know what your goal is before you start as that will help you know how to proceed.

One problem is that while some people who smoke or drink are addicted to those things, other people can smoke or drink the same amount without being addicted. They can stop just like that with no withdrawal symptoms at all and no going back to it. You will know if you are addicted if you keep doing it even though you’ve decided not to.

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Event-Planning

Event Planning – why you need a great DJ / MC

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Many corporate or other events are planned around Christmas and New Year to celebrate the season and as a way to say goodbye to colleagues leaving for a well-earned holiday. Such events usually have dancing, music and entertainment. Getting a DJ from a professional company is an essential part of such an event to ensure everyone has a good time.

When it comes to hiring a DJ, companies and event planners know the value of getting an experienced one who can break the ice and get that event or party swinging from the first minute so that everyone has the fun they deserve. A great DJ/MC can actually entertain and inform the guests at a party so they all know what to expect and what to do – and just as importantly, when to do it.

A DJ/MC can control the crowd of people simply through what he says and the music he plays. He can also keep things on track if there are speeches, presentations or other things that must be done. The venue is only booked for a certain number of hours and some speechmakers go on and on. The DJ can ensure that everything finishes on time and no one is left out who has a speech to give.

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Restore Damaged Teeth

4 Ways to Restore Damaged Teeth

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Teeth do a lot of hard work over a lifetime and can be damaged when you chew something hard, if you grind your teeth at night or from a trauma such as from playing sport or some other accidental injury. A good dentist will very likely be able to restore a damaged tooth, if it is not too badly damaged.

The main thing to remember is to seek treatment as soon as possible after the damage occurs, because once the tooth is damaged it is weakened and using it will only make the damage worse.  Here are some ways the dentist may treat your damaged tooth, depending on how bad it is.

  • Chipped tooth – this may not be painful, depending how big the chip is and where on the tooth it is located. Treatment will vary depending on which tooth is damaged. Front teeth are highly visible so the dentist will attempt to make the tooth look like normal again. He can do this by placing a dental veneer over the top of the tooth, or he may make a crown to replace the missing chip. It is not likely the chip that came off will be usable, so don’t worry about keeping it. Very often a chip can be replaced with a dental filling that is the same colour as the natural tooth and shaped to look like the rest of the tooth. If it’s a large chip, it might be necessary for a post to be inserted into the remaining tooth to help hold the new part on.

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Addiction Treatment

What Makes Addiction Treatment Successful?

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If you or a loved one have an addiction to any drug, it is essential to get treatment as soon as possible. The most successful type of treatment entails going to a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation clinic so that health care providers can be on hand day and night to help you. There are several ways to make sure that addiction treatment is successful.

  • Seek treatment as early as possible. Even if you don’t think you are addicted it is highly likely that you are. Most people who take drugs don’t believe they are addicted until their health really starts to break down and by then it is too late to help them.
  • Get treatment from a residential drug rehab centre that also offers counselling. Taking drugs is a sign of something deeply emotional or psychological that has disturbed you. Without treating the cause of the problem you will be more likely to return to the habit. Besides this, removing yourself from the whole drug scene will give you a new perspective as well as removing the temptation to go back to old habits.
  • Most clinics treat a drug problem for 30 days after which the sufferer leaves and returns to their normal accommodation. However, drug addiction cannot be cured in this time. Like alcohol addiction it is something that the sufferer must grapple with for the rest of their life. It helps significantly if they can remain in a halfway house of some kind where they can get back to life as it was before the addiction and plan for study or work in a job. This way they can experience a certain amount of freedom yet have that care and help at hand whenever they need it. People who do this have the most success at getting over their addiction and remaining free of drugs for the rest of their life.

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