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Sunday, May 8, 2011

Some Essential Ideas to Think About to Learn if Liposuction Is Good for You

If you’re planning to undergo liposuction, you should determine what parts of the body you need the surgery to be performed on, understand the limits of the procedure, make sure you are qualified to undergo the surgery, and make sure you’re financially able to pay for the procedure.

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that involves removing extra body fat. Some of the advantages that one can get from this surgery are that it could improve the look and shape of the body. Lipo treatment is now one of the most well-known surgical procedures executed worldwide. However, like any other form of surgery, it has its own set of dangers and, since it is a delicate medical procedure, it involves careful thought on the part of the client. If you’re planning to undergo San Diego Liposuction, you may consider the following to determine if liposuction surgery is good for you:

Choose which parts of the body you desire the surgery to be performed on

Liposuction treatment can be used on different parts of our bodies for the purpose of strengthening its overall look. It can be applied on parts like the hips, breasts, abdomen, thighs, cheeks, calves and neck. Once you’ve chosen the parts you want lipo surgery to be performed, consult with a doctor on the probable results that plastic surgery shaping will offer. There are also several internet sites available online which you can use to find out what the procedure could do for you.

Be aware of the limitations of the treatment

Although you may obtain many advantages by going through liposuction treatment, it should not be regarded as a magical remedy to weight concerns. Like every other medical procedure, liposuction has its own list of limits and hazards. It should not be made to substitute dieting or exercise, nor should it be regarded as relief from common weight problems. It will also not resolve the problem of fatty tissue but will only eradicate fats under it. Furthermore, lipo treatment is only successful for removing deposits of fat in certain areas in your body and never in those parts which have huge folds of excess fat or hanging skin. You should be aware of the different sensitive areas of the body that might become at risk of health issues like cancer.

Ensure that you are qualified to undergo the surgery

The best candidates for the operation are those who have firm epidermis. In fact the better the flexibility of the epidermis, the better and more successful the results of liposuction surgery will be. In addition, while age isn’t an important consideration, older patients might not be able to get the same result as younger persons who’ve firmer skin. Aside from your health and physical condition, you need to make sure that you are emotionally stable and have set realistic expectations for the results of the procedure.

Remember to be financially qualified to pay for the operation

Lipo treatment isn’t cheap and you’ll expect several pre-op and post-op guidelines from the medical professional that could involve more costs. The surgical procedure is also not covered by most health insurances, so before you get it, examine your financial condition.

Once you have successfully determined that liposuction is right for you, find only a qualified and reputable surgeon to perform the operation.


Monday, May 2, 2011

Music Monday: Not Like The Movies

Here I am being the number one fan of my kids, posting my Music Monday, late though.

Happy listening friends.


I'm Your Average Dreamer
I'm a True Escapist
Always Expecting a Happy Ending...
Maybe I've been watching
Too many movies
Maybe I Should Grow Up
And Stop Pretending
When I saw your face though
Everything was slow-mo
And I started wondering why...

CHORUS:
Why Can't it be
Just a pathway full of roses
Leading to a sunset view
With the one you've always dream of waits
Why Can't it be
It was like a movie scene the way I fell for you
Only you, didn't fall
Now it's not like the movies at all
Woo... Oh... Ohhh...

Should I kept my heart shut?
Should I've been more patient?
Should I kept an eye on my addiction?
What was I expecting?
Did I have a vision of a scene, that only lives in fiction
Now I know that you are not
Gonna be my co-star
And I start to wonder why...

CHORUS:
Why Can't it be
Just a pathway full of roses
Leading to a sunset view
With the one you've always dream of waits
Why Can't it be
It was like a movie scene the way I fell for you
Only you, didn't fall
Now it's not like the movies at all...
Just a pathway full of roses
Leading to a sunset view
With the one you've always dream of waits
Why Can't it be
It was like a movie scene the way I fell for you
Only you, didn't fall
Now it's not like the movies at all
Woo... Oh... Ohh...

Sunday, April 17, 2011

4 Interesting Ways to Help Educate Students on Environment and Renewable Energy in a Classroom Setting

Renewable energy involves the use of renewable sources such as sun, wind, water, and steam to produce energy. It is important to create awareness among people, especially kids, for the use of such energy sources to help save the environment. In a classroom setting, what teachers can do is help educate students by including topics of renewable energy and its conservation in lessons plans; increase awareness of students by assigning projects on renewable energy; arouse interest by bringing students to a field trip; and help conserve energy by constantly reminding kids to do their part.

The use of renewable energy can help save our mother Earth and make it a conducive place to live for future generations. When it comes to saving the environment, there are many things and many ways that students can learn from their school. Here are some interesting ways that will help increase awareness among students on renewable energy and saving the environment through its use:

Help educate students by including topics of renewable energy and its conservation in lessons plans

The best way to instill enough awareness and knowledge among children in school is to include topics of renewable as well as non-renewable energy in lesson plans. There may be other ways of introducing such topic to children, but these children would gain in-depth knowledge if you discuss it in detail during your classes and not just in passing. Research and home works that you can associate with renewable energy will also help them understand the relevance of such energy source better. Furthermore, children will be able to realize the importance of such energy sources to help save the environment as well as the importance of energy conservation for non-renewable energy.

Increase awareness of students by assigning projects on renewable energy

As we all know and agree, experience is the best teacher. classroom environmental energy science projects are great means to educate children on renewable energy. A hands-on experience with renewable energy will not only let them gain enough knowledge on the nature of these energy sources, but will also help them understand the importance of such energy sources to saving the world we live in. It will further encourage application of such energy sources in their own ways, maybe at home. In most cases, parents will be guiding their kids towards completing their projects, thus spreading the knowledge to more responsible individuals. Hopefully, parents would think of ways to apply these helpful renewable energy sources at home to help save the environment and at the same time save on electricity expenses.

Arouse interest by bringing students to a field trip

Kids love to go around places. They love to go on a field trip and it is very memorable for them, making it a very effective way to educate them. Bring them to places that utilize renewable energy like dams, geothermal plants, and wind mills. You can even show them some houses that make use of solar power for their personal consumption.

Help conserve energy by constantly reminding kids to do their part

Children tend to be more cooperative and obedient in school. It helps a lot to constantly remind them to help conserve energy in school and at home such as by turning off lights before leaving the classroom and their bedrooms. Help them understand why we all need to make an effort in conserving energy and save the environment. Explain to them some facts and examples of renewable and non-renewable energy sources and encourage them in their own ways to make use of renewable energy at home. You can illustrate to them the common usage of solar panels at home as an example.

These are just some of the ways to help educate children on environment and renewable energy in a classroom setting. What is important is that you make your activities as interesting as possible to make them more effective. You can even include some games, contests, and quiz bees to make learning more fun for children.


Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Dont' Dream, It's over...

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Sunday, April 10, 2011