P.O.R.N. Diets

I am coining this term as I feel some of the diets out there are so radical they need to be discussed in one place.

We here from our favorite celebrities daily and some of us live for this. We follow them on Twitter, talk about them on Bebo and MySpace or e mail each other about them especially when a new diet is talked about.

There have been some over the top radical diets in the past like the 'Air diet', not a very popular one for obvious reasons unlike the 'Chocolate' diet. Then there is the more main stream 'Atkins' diet or 'The Dash Diet' or even 'The South Beach Diet'. All have there plus and minus points and their advocates and nay sayers as well.

The trick when it comes to diets if there is a trick in selecting one would be to thoroughly research the topic. The mere fact that there literally are thousands of diets commercially available shown on television, billboards or even your local Chemist shop.

Here will be many, many articles pertaining to the topic of P.O.R.N. Diets circulating our media and your opinion on them is most welcome. Maybe you have been on one and would like to praise it or maybe warn others away from it. Whatever you may like to share, diet related, please do.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Edema Sufferers Turn to Massage Chairs

By Steve Esquire

Some people may have issues with their feet or legs swelling up in a particular area. This can sometimes be known as edema. At edema is medically known as the occurrence of fluid being retained in between the spaces of the body cells. This can cause swelling and the feet and legs. Some people are finding refuge from the swelling utilizing a compression massage from a massage chair.

Edema can result by a serious condition of the kidneys, the heart, the liver or even blood vessels. Some of the following have been late to contribute it to edema: pregnancy, PMS, neuromuscular disorders, and abusing drugs. These have been known to cause fluid to be retained between the body cells.

When you are sitting or standing typically your feet and calves tend to be at the lowest elevation. As a result, went edema occurs it tends to build up in the feet and lower legs. This causes the swelling in these areas. This is coming from the build up of water between the body cells.

Some of the typical symptoms of edema are the swelling of the feet, calves and lower leg areas. Typically the swelling will be at its lowest levels in the morning and then began to increase as the day goes on. This can cause stiffness in the legs or joints.

As the day progresses, you may feel your feet or lower legs swelling. This can start to bog you down as the swelling causes increased stiffness in the muscles and joints. With increased stiffness, it starts to affect your mobility.

Persons suffering from long-term edema may have what is called pitting. Pitting can be checked when you press a small area for a few seconds. Once you release your finger you may notice an indentation continues in that area. This needs to be checked as continued swelling can cause skin ulcerations.

Edema can be progressive and start to show many other symptoms. Other symptoms that may be experienced are high blood pressure, headaches, increased urination and puffy eyes. Often sufferers of edema may also notice weight gain. This is hard as the mobility is affected by the swelling of the lower legs.

Seeking relief from edema is important. The stiffness associated with the swelling can cause discomfort. When dealing with swelling, elevating the legs periodically is helpful. This helps to circulate blood to those areas and helps with retaining less fluid.

You may also try leg wedges to elevate the feet while sleeping. Make sure that your feet fit well in your shoes and there are even supports socks. When you are trying to choose some shoes, just make sure you try them in the late afternoon. If you try them in the morning and your feet swell then they will not fit well in the afternoon.

Release of swelling in the legs and calves can also be assisted with a compression massage. A compression massage gently squeezes these areas. This gentle squeezing assists in the loosening of the muscles and joints.

It is pretty common to find compression massages in massage chairs. A compression massage is performed by inflating specially designed airbags. These airbags are designed to effectively apply pressure to different muscle groups throughout the body. Repeated use helps to restore flexibility from muscle tension.

Your best bet is to start by asking your medical provider what treatments are available for you. Your doctor can get your properly diagnosed and then recommend treatment options. Ask how a massage chair can provide you with frequent and consistent massage therapy relief in your own home.

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