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Daily Exercise Amounts Depending on Age

May 4, 2017 by Steven Sampson

Exercise has many benefits. Exercise makes you feel and look better. It reduces heart disease, diabetes and more. Physical activity is a way to change one’s life. It is usually what every doctor will tell you to add in your health regimen (if you have not already). Just as this is true, it is also true that there is a recommended amount of exercise that you should get based on age.

According to the CDC, children and adolescents (ages 6-17) should get 60 minutes or more of exercise each day. This hour is broken done. Part of the 60 should go to aerobic activity, muscle strengthening and bone strengthening. Examples of aerobic activity include but not limited to brisk walking, jogging or etc. Aerobic activity helps with heart health and the circulatory system. Muscle strengthening should be done 3 days per week within the 60 minutes recommendation. Examples of muscle strengthening include push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups or etc. Strengthening the muscles help with the structure of the body. Muscles are also there for movement as well. The last category, bone strengthening should be done 3 days per week within the 60 minute time frame. Bone strengthening activities include jumping rope or running. Strengthening bones is also important within children and adolescents because they are still growing. Having bone strength encourages support and structure. Also according to the CDC, it is important that the child’s or adolescent’s activity is age specific or appropriate. This means that a child should not be pumping weights. A child should not also be rock climbing. It should be appropriate and safety should also be of priority.

The next age group that is mentioned is the adult age group. Adults are usually aged 18-64. Adults have two categories that they should focus on. The first is aerobic activity. Aerobic activity should be done for 150 minutes per week. Aerobic activity should be moderately intense. This includes brisk walking. The second category is muscle strengthening. Muscle strengthening should be done two or more days per week. It should include all muscle groups. Another recommendation is doing the aerobic activity for 75 minutes per week, but increasing the intensity to vigorous or doing a mixture of moderate and intense aerobic activity. The CDC also suggests doing the aerobic activity by breaking it into 10-minute sessions as long as it adds up to the suggested workout time.

The last age groups consist of those aged 65 or older or older adults (for short). CDC recommends that this age group follows the adult age group recommendations. It is important for the older age group to get exercise as they age to prevent health problems. It also helps with independence and mobility by increasing support, structure and function.

Physical activity is vital to all age groups. One can never be to old or too young to commit to a workout/exercise regimen. Technically, exercise is a lifestyle that improves our overall health and life.

Rhinoplasty for sinus or septum issues

May 4, 2017 by Steven Sampson

Have you ever gone through the before and after plastic surgery faces for nose jobs and wanted a similar look? Well. It’s time to know more about these interesting plastic surgery procedures. Medically termed as rhinoplasty, a nose job is a facial plastic surgery technique for correcting and reconstructing the shape, restoring the functions, as well as aesthetically improving the nose.

This is achieved by resolving the nasal trauma, congenital defect, respiratory impediment, or a primary rhinoplasty that failed. Most people who undergo this procedure seek to remove a bump, narrow the width of the nostril, change the angle between the mouth and nose, correct birth defects, injuries, or other issues which affect breathing, for instance, a sinus condition or nasal septum.

Deviated Septum and Rhinoplasty

The nose is a major part of your breathing, therefore, a small nasal issue such as deviated septum may affect how you breathe and sleep. Septum is the part between the nostrils that divides your nose in half. A deviated septum may cause issues such as difficulty in breathing, pain on the side of the face that the deviations lean towards, nose bleeding, snoring while sleeping or noisy breathing, and recurring sinus infections. A deviated septum is visible and makes the nose appear broken or crooked, but the good news is that rhinoplasty coupled with septoplasty houston will make your nose to function well as well as enhance its appearance.

Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty

Septoplasty is the actual procedure for fixing deviated septums to improve the breathing, sinus function, and snoring caused by the septum blocking the air from passing through the nose properly. On the other hand, cosmetic rhinoplasty enhances the look of the nose and makes it appealing. Combining the two procedures enhances the functioning as well as the overall balance and symmetry of your face.

Rhinoplasty and Sinus Reactions

In some cases, rhinoplasty can assist in solving sinus reactions. Normal airflow through the nose contributes to healthy sinus. An anatomic obstruction of the sinus due to deviated septum or improper airflow into the nose predisposes a patient to develop a sinus infection. Correction of the deviated septum through rhinoplasty will improve sinus issues in such cases. But rhinoplasty cannot fix sinus infections due to other reasons such as allergies, infections, or medications, so, make sure you consult your ENT physician before undertaking the procedure.

Ensure that the procedure is done by a board certified facial plastic surgeon that has experience in correcting impaired nasal airways due to deviated septum. Search for the best experts in rhinoplasty Houston, and you will enjoy the functionality as well as the aesthetic outcome of the procedure. The reviews and comments by clients who have gone through the same procedure will help you selected the perfect plastic surgeon.

How To Bond with step-children

May 4, 2017 by Steven Sampson

When you fall in love you always expect everything to be perfect, the perfect dates, weddings, children, house etc. What most people don’t expect is marrying someone you love and their child. When it does happen a child can become confused, angry, or even depressed by the idea of you trying to take the place of the other parent. You have to be patient and understand that this is a huge semi-happy change for a child.

First thing you need to realize is not every child is the same. Figure out what the child really enjoys. If they love video games take them to the local game store and let them explain which games are the best and why. If they enjoy comic books, take them to a convention. If the child enjoys being outside take them on a hike, somewhere they have never been. Find out what they really enjoy and even if it may sound completely stupid or childish remember that they didn’t ask for the dramatic change in their lives. Remember that they will eventually warm up to to you.

You don’t have to spend money to make a fun experience for a child. eat ice cream and watch their favorite movies, or play their favorite video games. Share your hobbies with them, or find a hobby both of you can enjoy together.

Another thing is always remember to never talk about the “other parent” in a bad way, that is still their parent. It can cause friction between the bonding moments. Don’t mention them unless the stepkids does. Then ask simple questions like “what do you two do for fun?” Be careful though, a lot of times a child won’t want to share special moments they have with the “other parent” with the “new parent”.

Watch your boundaries. Be careful of crossing boundaries with a child, be aware that they can and will lose trust in you and it can be nearly impossible to get back. Just plan the day for the two of you and really focus on what the stepkids likes or dislikes.

Stepparenting is also extremely tough with an older child, such as a teenager. In these cases it may be best to let the child see how happy your significant other is with you. Once they see how happy they are they begin to warm up. Try to make a day for the entire family. Help them when things get tough for them. Be their friend when they need someone to talk to that isn’t mom or dad. Be their friend and make sure they can trust you. A big issue with teenagers is the need to trust.

Can I get pest control if I have kids?

May 4, 2017 by Steven Sampson

With the summer approaching, everyone is ready to hit the beach, and enjoy time with their family and friends. However, with nice weather, comes the inevitable problem of unwanted pests. Spring and summer are the times of year when we encounter mosquitos and termites, little rodents and household insects. With the irritation of these intruders, also comes the expenses of treating the problem, along with the worry of keeping your children safe in the process. Here is a little about the more common pests and the child safe treatments available to remove them from your home

The Pests that Take Shelter in Your Lawn

The four most common intruders in your yard are:

  1. Bees
  2. Fleas
  3. Ticks
  4. Chiggers

If you have children these can be the most irritating of all pests. With constantly removing ticks and treating bee stings, worst of all in house with pets, the treatment and expense of treating for fleas. There are many services out there to treat this problem.

The process of treating and maintaining your yard pest problem, is one of the most simple and safe. First an exterminator will come out and inspect the area, to see what kind of pests are present. To effectively remove fleas, ticks and chiggers, the entire lawn must be treated. This prevents them from making their way into your home. In concerns to the safety of your children and pets, always make sure the pest control team is using only chemicals approved by the, Environmental Protection Agency. The average time that is recommended to stay off the lawn after treatment, is three to four hours, to ensure the product has had enough time to dry.

You may have noticed bees were not included in this. That is because bees are not typically not killed by an exterminator. Bees are highly beneficial to the environment, due to the process of pollinating fruits and vegetables. Typically, the hives, will be re-located to prevent any harm to the bees and the environment.

Termites, the Masters of Demolition,

Do to the destructiveness of any termite infestation, it is highly recommended to contact a pest control team as early as possible. There are a few different types of treatment for termites, to best fit your needs. These treatments consist of the following:

  1. Pre-construction treatment
  2. Remedial treatment
  3. Repair treatments

Once contacting an exterminator, there will be a highly detailed inspection of your property to see how bad the infestation is and what kind of treatments best fit your needs. Compared to other pest treatments, termite treatment is a never-ending cycle. With the safety of your children in question, the typical termite treatment is completely safe.

If there is any suspicion of an infestation call your local exterminators to set up a inspection of your property. In this situation, it’s always better to be safe than sorry, especially when the people you love can be so dramatically affected.

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