Danger Triangle of Face and Related Tips
Dangerous area of face
Also known as
- Dangerous area of face
- Danger area of face
- Triangle of death of face
Definition and description
It approximately covers the area from the corners of the mouth to the bridge of the nose, including the nose and maxilla. The facial vein is the largest vein of the face with no valves. Deep connections of the facial veins include:
- A communication between the supraorbital and superior opthalmic veins.
- With the pterygoid plexus through the deep facial vein which passes backwards over the buccinator.
Veins of face and their deep coneections with the cavernous sinus and the pterygoid plexus of veins
The facial vein communicates with the cavernous sinus through these connections. Infections from the face can spread in retrograde direction and cause thrombosis of the cavernous sinus. This is specially likely to occur in the presence of infection in the upper lip and in the lower lip and in the lower part of the nose. Cavernous sinus thrombosis can be serious and needs to be treated immediately. It is easily treated with high doses of antibiotics given intravenously.
For General Understanding
The blood from this area drains to the back of the head and it also meets up with veins at the base of the brain. From there it goes to the cavernous sinus, where all the blood is received. All the blood vessels from this area drain eventually to the brain. Any infections from this area can cause eye and vision problems, headaches, fever, neck stiffness, etc. It can lead to complications like blindness, paralysis of face, meningitis, sepsis and possibly death.
Points to Remember
- Use a clean tissue to clean something from your nose instead of picking it with fingers. Nasal passage can be cleaned using nasal rinses.
- Instead of plucking your nose hair, use a nose trimmer.
- Do not squeeze or pick the pimples or zits in this area. Use emollient jelly instead.
- Facial piercings may also give problems.
Grapefruit Seed Extract as a Preservative
Grapefruit seed extract is a powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial agent rich in flavonoids, vitamins C and E, citric acid, and various minerals. As a substance, it is clear and nearly odorless. I found that it blends well with most creams, lotions, and foaming cleansers for face and body.
I frequently use grapefruit seed extract in my skincare, because as a preservative it works well with vitamins A, C and E to produce a stable antioxidant quartet that may extend shelf life of your products up to 12 months.
Make sure that you purchase a pure grapefruit seed extract that has not been adulterated with synthetic chemical benzethonium chloride. Also please keep in mind that grapefruit may interact with certain prescription medications.
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Conjugated Linoleic Acid CLA and its benefits
Introduction
Everyone is so aware of what is fattening or not that dieting has become popular among the has-beens and wannabes that we bump into ever so often. Fat or the euphemism plump is barely something a woman would like to hear much less consider as a part of her own personal thesaurus.
And when did the word 'fat' in almost every health-directed conversation become a bad thing?
Not all fat in our body is bad namely saturated fats; there is good fat too in the form of brown fat (which was discovered only recently) as well as unsaturated fats as well.
Unsaturated fats are further subdivided into monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that not only lower total and LDL cholesterol while also supporting important body functions such as nutrient absorption, nerve transmission among others.
The one thing that is common amongst all types of fats is that they all consist of fatty acids, and there are some fatty acids that are essential in order to maintain and build the health of one's body.
Essential Fatty Acids
There are only two essential fatty acids that the body needs: alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3 fatty acid) and linoleic acid (omega-6 fatty acid). The reason to consider them as essential is that the body needs these acids but cannot make them from food components for important biological processes.
And while the aforementioned omega-3 fatty acid can be found in a number of seed oils and green leafy vegetables, the omega-6 fatty acid (linoleic acid) is basically found in a host of oils, eggs and so on and so forth.
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
At another level altogether, at least 28 isomers (meaning same chemical formula, different structure) of linoleic acid which is known as Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) are found in meat and dairy products derived from goats, sheep and cattle among several others in the family of Ruminantia.
And the reason why such a big deal is being made out of it is because CLA has been known to display medicinal properties that could seriously influence one area of research that has been stagnating for the past few decades among several others.
Benefits
For some time now, CLA was treated as another 'bad fat' that one must stay away from, and thus dieters did so, until research uncovered how essential it is for the body to be healthy.
Since the highest levels of CLA comes from beef, lamb and dairy products, it is recommended that instead of taking supplements, one should eat grass-fed beef and lamb, as this is the primary source of CLA.
So, here are the benefits
a. Anti-cancer properties – by inhibiting the growth of tumors as well as reducing their size as well
b. Weight Loss – reduced body fat and increases preservation of muscle tissue
c. Preventing Weight Gain – By keeping small fat cells from growing larger
d. Others – Strengthen the immune system, lower triglyceride and LDL cholesterol which reduces glucose output in diabetics.
Side Effects – ZERO!
In Closing
Knowledge changes things, and for this to happen one must check and recheck the obstacles and barriers that they have set for themselves. Go educate yourself, find the latest developments and so on and so forth… but don't sit on your ass, or else you'd get fat!
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Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival 164
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Welcome to the July 26, 2010 edition of 0 a health, dating and fitness carnival.
Brain Power
Warren presents The incredible reason why you should be exercising regularly posted at The Psychology Study Guide.
Donald Latumahina presents How to Find Good Books to Read posted at Life Optimizer.
Dating
Aparna presents Why men find long hair on women more attractive? posted at Beauty and Personal Grooming, saying, "There's just something about long flowing curly or wavy hair that men consider incredibly attractive. Like a reminiscence of the paintings of the Victorian era, women with long dresses and beautiful hair are considered very alluring. According to evolutionary theory, the quality and length of hair serves as a marker of genetic strength and overall health."
English Gentleman Webmaster presents The Elusive Art of the Romantic Dinner: An English Gentleman posted at An English Gentleman: Old World romance tutelage for the modern urban suitor, saying, "What's the best way to impress a woman? Cook for her! But what if you can't even boil an egg? An English Gentleman replies."
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Educational Limerick posted at Mad Kane's Humor Blog.
Alex Tommy presents You Can Get Your Ex Back – But Only If You Know How | Get Your Ex Back posted at Get Your Ex Back, saying, "Getting together and breaking up is an inherent aspect of any relationship, and in a marriage between a man and a woman, it is no different. If your husband and you have broken up and you are eager to get him back, don’t lose hope."
Deborrah Cooper presents Should Women Ask Men Out on Dates? : Surviving Dating! posted at Living The Single Life, saying, "Though society has changed in many way, what makes women feel loved and cherished in relationships has not. With that dynamic in mind, should women ever ask a man out on a date?"
Grace Fray presents Dating Advice For Men posted at General Dating Tips.
Persha presents Could You Give Someone Who Broke Your Heart A Second Chance ? posted at Dumped Days.
Exercise
aruntheace presents Best Tips To Lose Fat From Your Tummy posted at Fat Burning Furnace Scam or Real.
Scientific Living presents 11 Natural Ways to Enhance Athletic Performance (featured on PickTheBrain.com) posted at Scientific Living, saying, "11 natural ways to improve athletic performance. Backed by scientific studies and actual use."
Eva Ardenav presents 25 Useful Online Games for Health Educators posted at Master Of Health Administration, saying, "Health educators can influence children and adults to engage in healthier habits. If you want to make it fun, you can use games to help teach health concepts. Here are 25 useful games for health educators to use."
c strimike presents A Workout You Can Do in Your Bikini posted at Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong.
Grooming
Vickie Heully presents How You Can Do Your Own Facial at Home posted at vickieheully.com.
Aparna presents Remedy for itchy, irritated & burning underarms posted at Beauty and Personal Grooming, saying, "Underarm skin isn't all that tough; it can get raw, itchy and irritated sometimes. The position of the armpits on the body is such that this part is often subjected to excessive sweating and humidity. Fungi or yeast prefer moist and warm places in and on our body, and an armpit area, that sweats excessively provides the perfect breeding ground for these nasty organisms. Yeast or Candida infections usually start with a naturally occurring fungus in the body. When the natural balance of bacteria, candida albicans and others in our body, get disturbed, candida numbers surge and a candida infection is under way. Typical symptoms of candida albican infection — swollen tissue, an itchy feeling and redness in the affected area and this requires medical intervention."
Money
Nabil Gulamani presents The new definition of what it means to be Rich and why this is important for you to know posted at SuccessAtReach — SuccessAtReach.
Silicon Valley Blogger presents Stock Market Timing: Advice For Investors posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Thanks!"
Nutrition
BWL presents 10 Good Foods For Prostate Health posted at Natural Health Ezine, saying, "Just by eating these 10 foods you can improve your prostate health. Stock up on them today."
THV presents Bible Scriptures To Reference When Needing Healing posted at Healing Verses, saying, "If you are suffering from sickness or disease, these are some bible verses to read for encouragement."
Mike Fitterer presents Brain Food – Calendars by Orange Circle Studio posted at Calendars by Orange Circle Studio.
Sex
Mary Armstrong presents 50 Free Resources for Helping Parents Give the Birds and Bees Talk posted at Medical Assistant Colleges, saying, "As a medical professional, you may have the occasional parent asking you about their child’s ear infection that won’t go away or tips on potty training. Even if this isn’t your area of expertise, your profession might make you a go-to source in the eyes of family members or friends."
Rick Schiano presents Marriage Help posted at Ricks Victory Blog.
Women's Eye on Media presents Taylor Momsen Divulges Her Vibrator is Her Best Friend, the World Gasps in Horror posted at Women's Eye on Media.
Stress
Kaushik Chokshi presents Cleansing with the Breath: A simple Release method posted at Beyond Karma, saying, "A liberating meditation…"
Charles Chua C K presents 10 D’s to Live a Simple Life (Second of a two-part Simple Life series) posted at All About Living with Life.
Kristin Conroy presents 3 Simple Ways to Beat Stress posted at Words Are Food, saying, "Since stress is a part of life, we've got to learn how to handle it. Here are some simple ways to keep calm, clear-headed, and in control."
Ann Margrain presents Insanity, Salt and the Japanese posted at Heroin and Cornflakes, saying, "In 2007, 8 million people visited US hospital emergency departments (ED) with a mental disorder, 3 million with a substance abuse problem, and 1 million suffering both conditions."
Work
nissim ziv presents Financial Analyst Career: Job Interview Questions for Financial Analyst posted at Job Interview Guide, saying, "Financial analysts also called investment analysts, business analysts or business advisors usually analyzes financial data to provide business analysis suggestions to cooperate.
Financial analysts often examine statistical software outputs to analyze the facts for preparing assessment reports based on to the data gathered."
Misc.
Carolyn Friedman presents 15 Amazing Facts About Therapy Dogs posted at Radiology Technician Schools, saying, "Therapy dogs perform the exact same function as their name implies. These gentle, altruistic animals interact with humans suffering from chronic mental or physical conditions – usually at hospitals, elder care centers, and rehabilitation clinics – and provide the patients with a conduit for lowering blood pressure and quelling anxieties."
Teresa Jackson presents 50 Best Blogs for All-Natural Beauty posted at Online Nurse Practitioner Schools, saying, "As these blogs illustrate, there exists scores of manufacturers and creators concerned with providing the people with cosmetics, clothing and accessories that do a great amount of good for the world at large."
Lauren Dzuris presents How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy | FindMyCarSeat.com posted at Lauren, saying, "Learn how you can have a healthy pregnancy with these helpful tips!"
Frank Goley presents People With Tinnitus | Tinnitus cure posted at Tinnitus cure, saying, "Tinnitus Care"
susan presents 20 Facts and Myths About the Gates Foundation Global Public Health Programs posted at MPH Degree, saying, "If you are interested in public health, you need to know about the Global Health Program from the Gates Foundation. Here are 10 myths, and 10 facts, providing you with 20 facts and myths about the Gates Foundation."
Grover Marino presents Quick Tips for Treatment | Yeast Infection posted at Yeast Infection, saying, "A yeast infection is a completely undesirable medical condition because of the host of maladies it possibly brings along."
Ransom Hairston presents The Best Treatments for Acne | Acne Treatment posted at Acne Treatment, saying, "Every day a new treatment comes to the market promising unbelievable and unheard-of results. Very few of these “too good to believe” treatments actually have scientific evidence."
Koenig Mccain presents Get cured of Tinnitus | Tinnitus cure posted at Tinnitus cure, saying, "Tinnitus, if detected and treated early, can be effectively eliminated with great success."
Antonio Banderas presents 50 Excellent RN and Nursing Groups on Facebook posted at Online LPN to RN, saying, "This list of 50 excellent RN and nursing groups found on Facebook are but a fraction of the total number of groups one can join to further their career or interests."
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List of Boating Water Sports
Introduction
Watching folks fall while water skiing might be fun when you're sitting in front of the television set and watching America's funniest water videos, but getting out in the sun and daring yourself to travel at such high speeds is something else.
Look at this video, which is only slightly relevant to travelling at a high speed and water, but it is a treat to watch: Water Slide – Video
To most folks that I did see it with, it was jaw-dropping… amazing, just amazing! What a rush, man!
Water sports can do that for you, while also keeping you in shape with, of course, the danger of making it into a bloopers video now and then. Hey, what the hell, your fifteen minutes of fame… right?
Water Sport Types
The classification for one to understand water sports is very simple. The three common types (not unless these freaks hooked to making bloopers videos come up with something else!) are the ones in the water, on the water and under water.
The most common sports that you would see in the 'in the water' type are swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming and diving off springboards. Yes, these are sports that are a part of the Olympics as well as popular competition.
Some of the activities and sports under water include scuba and free diving, underwater hockey and rugby and rather singularly, underwater photography.
Amongst the three, the sports on the water outnumber the other two groups, and some of the most popular ones include canoeing, surfing, waterskiing, parasailing, fishing and the mother of all water sports, white water rafting.
Picking a water sport for fitness
Depending on your level of fitness and if you want to have fun while you are at it, one can pick any of these sports of which, the first type requires a lot of practice (as almost everyone of those sports listed are competitive in nature!).
Not only does perfecting these sports take years and years of practice but it requires dedication and focus to such as extent that achieving fitness using these sports is not just a goal but a serious requirement.
When it comes to the second type, these are the easiest of the lot but since you need to be under water, you need to know how to swim. If you don't, then it would be better to learn how to, and then try this list of sports.
Actually speaking of swimming (read: in the water sports), if one learns how to swim as well as a fish, that itself can help you achieve fitness to a large extent as the average number of calories burnt per hour is around 600.
It's the last list of sports that can be real fun where even beginners can try them, and the calories burned are sometimes far more than conventional exercises that one might use to workout with.
In Closing
Almost all the sports listed here, if used as exercise for an hour, can burn at least 300 to 600 calories while the vigorous effort of bodybuilding will help you lose about 200-4oo calories.
Trying water sports is not a bad idea at all, if you want to lose weight quickly, however, it is a good idea to stay from acts of daring as shown in the video above.