Trimming Nose Hairs – A Male Grooming Guide
Fear Not, Nasal Hair Growth Is Normal
As men approach that golden age of 30 it is not uncommon to get odd strands of nasal hair protruding from the depths of your nose. The bad news is that once you start to notice these stray nasal hairs more and more nasal hair will start to emerge as you get older. Left untreated you run the risk of looking like one of those old chaps we’ve all seen on the bus who appears to have a rodent shoved up his nose!
Nasal hair is designed to act as a filter and prevent dirt from entering your nose. Nasal hairs act as a barrier against daily pollutants. These rogue nasal hairs have always been there but with time and hormonal changes they start to grow, and why they do this no one really knows.
Nasal Hair does perform an important function but if your nasal hairs are growing out of control simply give them a trim to avoid those unwanted stares!
Nasal Hair Grooming Tips
First things first, trimming unwanted nasal hair will not make them grow back thicker and faster. So relax and feel free to trim any nose hair that you are conscious of. There are a few do’s and don’ts when it comes to trimming nasal hair so here are the m-sxl nasal hair grooming tips:
* Trimming is the key word in nasal hair grooming. You should never pluck nasal hairs, so don’t use tweezers. Plucking not only hurts, but it can also cause small lesions that can lead to infection. In addition some nasal hair is good to protect your nasal passage and keep it clean. We only want to trim those unsightly nasal hairs.
* Trim the protruding nasal hairs with a pair of blunt-ended scissors or an electric nose hair trimmer. If using scissors take care and trim only as far as you can easily see in a mirror don’t stick the scissors up your nasal passage unless you like the Daniela Westbrooke look! You may find it useful to push the tip of your nose upwards to give better access to trim your nasal hairs.
* The best way to trim unwanted nasal hair is probably with a nasal hair trimmer and there are a number of nasal hair trimmers on the market. Nasal hair trimmers are specifically designed to trim nasal hair quickly, safely and painlessly. Nasal hair trimmers trim nasal hair using either a rotating blade which spins in one continuous direction, or an oscillating blade which rotates left to right. Both styles deliver good results but it is believed that an oscillating blade is less painful. Again don’t insert the nasal hair trimmer too far up your nasal passage; as mentioned earlier some nasal hair is necessary for protection against dust and germs. We are not aiming for complete nasal baldness just trimming the unsightly nasal hairs.
Recommended Nasal Hair Trimmers
Panasonic Nose Hair Trimmer
The Panasonic hair trimmer uses a rotary blade system with circular blade action, which effectively trims along the inside of the nasal wall. Equipped with a special “guide comb” around the blade, it is designed to prevent the blade from actually touching the skin, providing a smooth and clean shave.
Turbo-Groomer 5.0
The Turbo-Groomer 5.0 offers dual cutting heads with rotary blades made from Swiss surgical stainless steel. One interchangeable head has rotary blades that spin at 6,000 rpm while the other offers a more precise trimmer. It features two practical Ice White LED “headlights” that eliminate shadows, making sure you don’t miss a spot.
Trimming those unwanted nasal hairs only takes a few seconds. When performed as part of a regular grooming routine it will really make a difference to your appearance. So don’t let things get out of hand – make a habit of removing overgrown nasal hairs before someone else notices them!
Shane Corstorphine is a founding member of metro-sexual.co.uk metro-sexual.co.uk and Dress2kill Grooming. He is now considered to be one of the leading consultants within male grooming.
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8 Keys To Good Health
A number of people come to me, not with any specific ailment, but to ask simply how they can feel better. Well, the one thing I have learned over my years of battling my own health problems, that I have overcome, is that there are some very basic things you can do in order to keep in good health. I’m going to share my 8 keys to good health in this article. I have no doubt that they will help you a great deal.
The first key is the air that we breathe. Now, naturally, if we live in a polluted area, there’s not much we can do about the air outside. However, by having air purification systems in our homes, we can greatly improve the quality of our life.
The second key is sunlight. Sunlight provides us with many benefits, including vitamin D which is absolutely essential for strong bones in our old age and good health. Too much sunlight can be dangerous, but it is important to get at least some sunlight each day.
The third key is moderation. It is important, especially with the foods that we eat, to do things in moderation. Too much of anything, even vitamins, can be bad or even toxic. So it is important to be moderate in all things that we do; exercise, eating, and so on.
The fourth key is rest. Our bodies can’t go on indefinitely without it. We need a certain amount of rest each day. Getting too much sleep, is actually bad for you, but you should get at least 6 or 7 hours a night and if needed, a nap during the day.
The fifth key is exercise. We should get at least 30 minutes to an hour of exercise each day. Lack of exercise is the cause of so many health problems. Failure to exercise leads to obesity, poor circulation, heart problems and so on. It is critical that we get a sufficient amount of exercise each day.
The sixth key is the food we eat. I can’t stress this enough. Garbage in, garbage out. Living on hamburgers, fried food, sweets and soft drinks is a ticket to an early grave. It is a must that we eat a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables and lean meats such as turkey and chicken. A good diet is the best means of preventing serious health problems.
The seventh key is water. Our bodies are made up mostly of water. So it is important that we get plenty of water in our diet in order to stay healthy. It is advised that we drink at least 8 glasses of water each day. Also, avoid coffee, tea and soft drinks.
The eighth key is avoiding stress. Stress is a killer, plain and simple. I know it’s not easy to do, but it is important that we stay calm at all times and deal with the things in our life in a relaxed and calm manner. This is something most people need to work at, but conquering stress is critical to good health.
By following these 8 keys to good health, you should find that your health will improve greatly over time.
To YOUR Health,
Steve Wagner
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Remembering to Take HIV Medications
It is well known and understood by everyone who treats HIV
and by those who are taking medications for HIV that
excellent adherence to the medication regimen is required in
order for the medications to work and to prevent the virus
from becoming resistant to the medications that are
prescribed, as well as to other medications that may be
needed in the future. The development of drug resistance is
a very complicated issue. The bottom line is that many
well-executed clinical trials have proven that these
medications must be taken exactly as prescribed, following
instructions for taking them with or without food, at the
proper times and intervals. Adherence to these medications
needs to be at least 95%, which doesn’t leave much room for
error, complacency, or “forgetting”.
HIV treaters and the adherence counselors and nurses working
with them spend many hours educating patients and assessing
their adherence to medications. This issue is addressed
intensively when a patient starts medications, and on all
followup office visits. Most AIDS Service Organizations and
HIV providers have a formal Adherence Program, which
evaluates a patient’s knowledge of HIV and his or her
readiness to start medications and helps to identify any
potential barriers to their success in being able to take
the medications consistently. Drug and alcohol abuse and
mental illness issues need to be addressed at this point,
although in many cases patients with these issues are able
to take the medications as prescribed. Close one-on-one
counseling and support is provided, and the patient is
empowered to incorporate the medication regimen into his or
her daily life by examining daily routines and ways to be
reminded to take the medication as well as how to prepare
for unforeseen circumstances (such as working an extra shift
at work). Education itself is the best tool for adherence;
if patients know why medications are prescribed, believes
that they will benefit from them and be healthier, and
understands the implications of not taking them
consistently, they will be more likely to be adherent. In
addition to education, other tools to assist with adherence
are the involvement of family or friends to provide
reminders, charts with medication times to post in
conspicuous areas of the home, organization of pills into
weekly pillboxes, keeping an extra dose of medications at
work, in the car, or in a purse, and electronic medication
reminders.
So, what do we do when all of this fails, and a patient
keeps “forgetting” to take their medications? It’s back to
square-one. The first thing is to re-assess the person’s
understanding of the importance of taking the medications as
prescribed and the implications of missing doses. Next,
reassess what is going on in his or her life; unusual or new
stress, the breakup of a relationship, recent relapse or
increase in drug or alcohol use, and transportation problems
to get to the pharmacy are just a few of the many things
that could result in someone becoming careless with their
regimen. It might be that the patient needs to be referred
for substance abuse or short-term mental health counseling.
If the patient convinces us that he or she is committed to
taking the medications, but just keeps “forgetting” them, it
may be helpful to help the patient to identify a reliable
friend or family member who will be willing to commit to
making a reminder phone call for each dose. The problem with
this is that people get busy in their own lives and may
forget to make the phone calls. Still, the idea of phone
calls is a great one; most of us won’t go anywhere without a
cell phone anymore, so it makes sense that phone reminders
would work. I did an Internet search for “telephone reminder
calls” and “telephone wake-up calls” on Google, and came up
with many services that could be utilized for this purpose.
There are many different options and rates; the best I found
was a place called “MyCalls”. Their website is :
mycalls.net/index.asp
Pricing is by the minute or by the month (both are very
reasonable), depending on the plan selected. The patient can
choose the exact time of the calls, and can change these
times online or over the phone if needed. The patient can
set the ring-tone on his or her phone specifically for these
calls, so that they are not ignored.
I realize that most people don’t want another bill to pay
each month, especially if they are not working. But the
price paid for non-adherence to these medications is much
higher than what one of these plans would be. Realistically,
if someone can afford a cell phone, there is most likely a
way to fit a reminder call service into their budget. A
referral for Case Management services or Financial Planning
may be beneficial.
I am a Nurse Practitioner who has been caring for HIV/AIDS patients for the past 6 years, which I have found to be very rewarding – in fact, it’s my “niche”. Prior to that, I worked as a Nurse Practitioner in a Family Practice Clinic. I was a Registered Nurse for about 15 years prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, with most of my nursing experience in ICU/Critical Care and Oncology (Bone Marrow Transplant).
Supercharge Your Metabolism
People say ‘I’m so lucky, I eat whatever I want and I burn it right up. I must have a fast metabolism’ or ‘My metabolism is so slow, if I eat that piece of cake I’ll still be burning it off a year from now’. What is metabolism? The Webster’s Dictionary defines metabolism as ‘ the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life’. We refer to this commonly as ‘burning calories’. Constructive metabolism synthesizes proteins, fats and carbohydrates to form tissue and store energy. Destructive metabolism breaks down complex substances, producing energy and waste. Your ‘basal’ metabolism is the minimum metabolic rate and caloric expenditure to keep your body alive. 75 % of daily activity is fueled by basal metabolism. There are ways to boost your daily metabolic rate to expend more calories and increase weight loss.
1. Eat breakfast- Without breakfast, the body thinks it is starving, thereby protecting it by slowing down metabolism and encourages the body to operate on a low energy expending level. Eating complex carbohydrates in the morning fuels metabolism. Drinking 8 oz. of water with a lemon squeezed in it the first thing in the morning is a good way to trick the body into action.
2. Eat food earlier in the day- Eating too late slows down metabolism and by eating sufficient vitamins and nutrients for breakfast and lunch with a light dinner can aid in weight loss.
3. Always eat at least 1200 calories a day- Your metabolism will slow down if it is not getting enough nutrition or caloric intake.
4. Eat snacks- Fruits, vegetables and whole grains will spark your metabolism. Healthy snacking prevents you from feeling hungry, which will cut down on overeating at mealtime.
5. Eat less fat and more carbohydrates- Fat has a lot of calories which add to weight loss and carbohydrates initiate the burning of calories.
6. Have a productive exercise program- Jogging, swimming, walking, aerobics, step classes, cycling or rollerblading are all good examples of aerobic exercise. If you are active on a daily basis, more calories will be burned, your metabolism will boost and weight loss will occur.
7. Walk around- Walking in the morning or evening is a good stress reliever. Brisk walking boosts metabolism and fulfills some of your aerobic exercise needs. Our bodies need to be active for proper maintenance.
8. Weight training- Toned muscles and strong muscles boost metabolism, leading to more calories burned and weight loss.
9. Be as active as possible- Take the extra time to find reasons to move around. Walk up the stairs instead of taking the elevator. Park your car farther from your office or when going to the store and walk an extra block or two. Use a broom or rake for cleaning up the yard instead of a leaf-blower. Find ways to do things a little less easy, making exercise a part of your daily routine.
10. Stay away from alcohol- Aside from the harmful health effects alcohol has on the mind and heart, it also depresses the body’s metabolism and has the unfortunate side effect of stimulating the desire for cheeseburgers and French fries.
11. Water, water, water- Drink a gallon of water a day. This is equal to 8 large glasses of water. The more water you drink, the more water you will want to drink. The body’s metabolism functions properly when supplied with plenty of water.
12. Avoid the quick-fix- There are no magic potions to ensure weight loss. Stay away from pills, potions and powders that portend to be miracle weight loss enhancers.
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