The two most commonly used methods for hair restoration are follicular unit extraction (FUE) and follicular unit transplant (FUT). The main difference between the two is the technique on how to harvest the hair from the donor area. In FUE, tiny hair follicles are being extracted one at a time for the preparation of hair transplants. While in FUT, the donor’s hair has been removed in thin strips, which is later being microscopically dissected and prepared for operation. Both are having the same procedures, but which one offers a better result?

3 Reasons why FUT is the Right Choice for You

Whenever you visit a hair transplant clinic for a consultation, they will examine your hair and conduct a series of tests. Afterward, the specialist will recommend the best technique, which will depend on the condition of your hair. It is either FUT or FUE. So, let us discuss some of the reasons why the FUT method is the better choice for hair transplantation.

1.   Larger Area of Transplantation

If the hair transplant requires a large portion of implantation, then FUT will be a more efficient method to use. However, since the follicle units are taken in strips action, the recovery time will be longer than what you’ve been expected. Also, there will be a permanent scar that will appear on the donor site. 

2.   Hair Quality

A patient can achieve the most benefit from the hair transplant if they have a perfect hair quality foundation, which can be obtained from the donor site (the back portion of our head). Through the FUT procedure, we can gain this success rate, and it will provide better hair results compared to the FUE method.

FUT procedure will start by removing the hair from the scalp in strips and then dissected it into a tiny follicular unit. Removing the hair donor follicles into pieces will result in higher quality hair transplants compared to the FUE procedure, which uses individual hair follicle technique. It is because you are preserving the grafts or the foundation of the scalp from getting damage. This tissue serves as the ultimate protection to maintain the hair follicles in the best condition and not to dry out. 

3.   Lower Price and Time Value

When it comes to price comparison, FUT is more affordable than FUE. Even though FUE is effective, removing hair follicles one at a time tends to be more expensive and consumes lots of time. Using the FUT method, it provides larger follicular units to be extracted in a single session, which yields a higher percentage of hair transplants in a short time. 

We already discuss some of the differences between FUT and FUE methods for hair transplants. However, both of them share a common goal, and that is to transform you into a better person inside and out. Learn more about Seager FUT Hair Transplantation, and we will guarantee to turn and bring back your confidence towards other people.

1. Be Open to Aids

When you first start thinking about how to quit smoking, you might feel completely lost. Many people out there have been smoking longer than they can remember and their trusty smoke break has become a special part of their day. Not only is there the emotional and time-based aspect of smoking, but there’s also the fact it is highly addictive. While there’s nothing wrong with going “cold turkey” when it comes to quitting smoking – as in, just deciding one cigarette is your last and stopping like that, you may struggle a little more with this method than you would expect, due to both the chemical and social addiction aspect. If you want a little more support with your mission to quit smoking, it might be good to see what aids are available to help you. Many people have success using aids such as nicotine gum, or a nicotine patch in order to help curb the withdrawals while you break the habit.

2. Change Your Environment

If there are certain environments that make you more prone to smoking, such as being out in a bar with friends, it may be helpful to avoid those environments for a while until you have broken your smoking habit. Obviously it’s important to still be social and see your friends and loved ones, but it might be a case of doing different things for a while, in order to ensure you have enough time to quit smoking. If you’re in a bar and you get invited outside for a chat and a smoke, don’t test yourself by going out, politely decline and stay inside where the temptation will be less. Likewise if you’re used to going out for a smoking break while at work, simply replace that time with something else like a coffee run or chatting by the water cooler. Breaking the environmental habit can do a lot to help you feel more empowered.

3. Focus on the Why

Why do you want to quit smoking – is it because you don’t like the affect it’s having on your health? Do you want to be a better role model for your children? Is your partner concerned about your habit? Are you wanting to cut back and cut down on unnecessary expenses? Maybe it’s a combination of all of these things. Whatever your why, it’s important to take some time to focus on your motivating factor.

Quitting smoking is a great way to put your health first, I hope these tips help you!

The effects this change in hormone levels has on the body for both sexes can be quite drastic. So, unsurprisingly there is a growing interest in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). For many men and women, it proves to be an effective way to counter the worst of the negative side effects of changing hormone levels in the body.

Here are some of the signs that you could potentially benefit from hormone therapy. Most of them are experienced by both men and women, although, they often experience them in a slightly different way.

Lower libido and poor sexual performance

A lack of sex drive is a classic sign. So, are problems with the way your body performs during sex. For men that usually means some form of erectile dysfunction and a dropping sperm count. With women, dryness is often the most noticeable issue.

Disturbed sleep and insomnia

Hormones have a significant impact on your ability to both fall and stay asleep. Many women also find that the hot flashes that they experience wake them up several times a night.

Not getting enough good quality sleep has an especially negative effect on the body. It is unable to repair itself effectively, which makes you more vulnerable to developing other health issues.

Loss of muscle and skeletal strength

Men especially will likely notice a loss of muscle mass. They can find it increasingly difficult to put on muscle, even with vigorous exercise.

Women may experience something similar, but, usually, to a lesser extent. For them, loss of skeletal mass and strength is more likely to be the biggest issue. They are, therefore, far more vulnerable to broken bones. Studies like this one demonstrate the hormone therapies can be a good way to counter this serious health issue.

Increased body fat

Both sexes may also notice a tendency to put on more fat. In many cases, even when they exercise more and follow a low-calorie diet, the weight seems to come off more slowly than it used to.

Irritability and depression

Unsurprisingly, given all of the above, a lot of men and women suffer from irritability when the hormone levels in their body change so drastically. It is also not uncommon for them to develop full-blown depression.

Problems concentrating

Hormone changes also have an impact on how efficiently the brain works. It becomes harder to concentrate, which can have a very negative impact on your ability to do your job and look after your family.

Making sure that you get the right type of hormone therapy

If you are interested in using some form of hormone therapy you should talk to a doctor about it. Never seek treatment from someone who is not properly qualified. Or, worse order from the internet and administer it yourself. Everyone reacts differently, so you need to seek help from a professional who can tailor your treatment plan to meet your personal needs.

Step 1: Understanding the type of pain

Speaking generally, pain is an unpleasant sensation that is hard to ignore. It can be felt in a range of ways and be caused by a variety of factors. Because of the broad definition of pain, it’s important that you understand as much as possible about your own pain to help you describe it to others.

Pain is often categorised into two which are acute and chronic. Acute pain is short term and is often felt as a severe or sudden pain that eases with time. Opposite to this is chronic pain, which is persistent and can last for months — this is a recognised condition.

When it comes to the source, pain typically falls under one of the following categories:

• Neuropathic pain (nerve-injury)
• Radicular pain (pain travels down the path of the nerve)
• Somatic pain (caused by stimulation of pain receptors on the surface of the body or in musculoskeletal tissues)
• Myofascial pain (a type of somatic pain, associated with muscle pain)
• Visceral pain (relating to the internal organs)

Take a look at the next steps which should help you to categorise your pain more accurately, better understand the cause, and find a treatment with the help of your GP.

Step 2: Identifying triggers

Some pain triggers may surprise you. Identifying triggers can help you avoid them in the future and learn how to deal with them. You might find that your pain is associated with the following:

• Anxiety and stress
• Disrupted sleep patterns
• Temperature change
• Inflammatory food

Step 3: Determining pain intensity

By monitoring your pain intensity, you can recognise when it gets worse and identify the potential triggers of this. A basic pain level chart is usually a scale of 1 to 10 that ranges from no pain to moderate pain to the worst possible pain. You can find a detailed explanation of each stage of the scale here.

Step 4: Tracking your pain

Step four involves understanding pain to recognise when it’s happening, as this can help you monitor your triggers and determine if certain things make the pain better or worse.

How should you ideally track your pain? Ultimately, it’s whatever works for you, There are apps out there, such as CatchMyPain which allows you to draw the location and intensity of your pain on a model, track happiness and fatigue along with other features. Or, you might decide to create your own diary in a notepad. For this idea, just remember to make note of:

• The date and time you feel the pain
• How long it lasted
• Location of the pain
• Intensity of pain
• Any potential triggers
• Any treatment you used

Step 5: Can you treat it at home?

Although visiting a doctor for an unexplained pain is a good idea, you may be able to start the treatment at home. If it’s a painful injury that you’ve recently incurred, try the RICE method as soon as you can. This stands for rest, ice, compress and elevate and this technique works to keep swelling down.

Consider over-the-counter anti-inflammatories such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen. They work well to treat muscle pain and inflammation injuries such as sprains. Always read the instructions before administrating medication yourself though.

If you’re concerned about side effects, medication that has few serious side effects include pain relief gels, creams and sprays that are available from supermarkets and the pharmacy. These work by relieving the pain orally and are often used to treat muscle, tendon and joint pain.

Step 6: Knowing what to say

Think about the best way to explain your symptoms to your doctor. This way, you don’t forget to mention a specific symptom and reduce the risk of a misdiagnosis. Show your doctor your pain tracker and have bullet points prepared that you can discuss — this could be triggers that you’ve identified and any treatments that you’ve tried at home.

Understanding your pain puts you in good stead to treating it. Follow our 6-step guide and try to find the best treatment for you and your needs.

Choose cleansers wisely: Cleansing twice a day and double cleansing is essential to keeping our faces healthy and free from pollutants. However, cleansing so often can sometimes stress our skin and zap out the natural oils. When winter hits, this stress is magnified, so it’s important to consider a non-drying cleanser for the cooler months, regardless of whether or not you are naturally oily. Look to active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid which actively binds moisture to the skin’s surface, and avoid foaming cleanser, as they are more drying than cream or balm cleansers, and will strip your skin of natural moisture.

Maintain your sun care routine.

Despite the dreary clouds above, there are still harmful UV rays attacking your skin. Continue to protect your skin from aging and sun spots by applying at least SPF 30+ on a daily basis. You can apply sunscreen right before your foundation, or use a primer which contains SPF to prep your skin for the day.

Exfoliation is key.

Due to winter’s aggravating winds and dry air the uppermost layer of our skin becomes damaged, resulting in itchy, dry and flaking skin. This buildup of skin cells, creates congested pores, which can contribute to breakouts. To avoid breakouts and to smooth our skin’s surface for easy application of makeup, exfoliation is essential to your winter skin care routine. Buff the outer layer of your skin gently 1-3 times a week, before applying a hydrating serum or moisturiser, this will help to boost their hydrating benefits!

Ditch the lightweight lotion.

During summer we produce plenty of natural oils as our atmosphere tends to be more hydrating, but when winter comes, the moisture locked in our skin is siphoned out by dry air and damaging winds. Obviously moisturiser is key to beating dry skin, and we recommend moisturising at least twice a day after cleansing your skin. But not all moisturisers were created equal – ditch the lightweight lotion and opt for heavy cream. Hydrate dry skin with a deeply nourishing cream moisturiser. This will also help to rebuild your skin’s outer barrier and protect your skin from free radicals.

Careful of the added heat.

When the glorious summer humidity drops, the outside air becomes very dry, stripping the skin of its natural oils as it fights to lock-in moisture. Our already dry skin then has the added stress of tackling hot showers and heaters. We’re not saying to freeze all winter long, but we do recommend dialing down the shower time, and having luke warm showers if you can. Another great idea for winter, is to invest in a humidifier, which will regulate the moisture levels of your indoor environment, to nurture the skin during downtime.

Amp up your skin care routine with these easy tips to staying hydrated in winter. Your skin will love you for it, and you’ll love enjoying a healthy, youthful glow all year round.

• The favorite things everyone likes to do
• The favorite things the children like to do
• The favorite things everyone likes to do together
• Any new skills or subjects you would like the children to learn
• Any activity you would like to get a holiday from

The next step would be to put together a summer activity checklist. Some great ideas to do with the family are:

• Go camping
• Hiking or riding bicycles on a trail
• Visiting a state or national park
• Set up an outdoor pool
• Do simple cooking
• Go for picnics
• Go stargazing after sunset
• Learn how to fish

Planning for Summer Fun

Even a small task involving kids will usually require some planning at some point in time. It’s just that for summertime, everything gets more amplified. Keeping kids busy is no small task. Therefore, whether you plan on going somewhere for a vacation or stay home, you will need to put together a to-do list. If you are planning on staying home, then one idea is to map out what everybody will do on each day of the week.

The first thing you will need is a calendar. On each day, write what you plan on doing. You could even create a calendar from scratch and mark off each activity for each day of the week. You could involve children in this and turn it into an activity. For example, Mondays will be book reading day, Tuesdays will be for small field trips, Wednesdays could be water-based activities in the backyard, and so on. If there’s a trip in the plans, preparing kids by having them involved in getting ready for the trip by going shopping for summer shorts or a new backpack and letting them pack it is a great way to involve them while getting them mentally prepared for travel.

Learn Something New

Summertime doesn’t always have to be about having fun. It can also be a great time to introduce children to new ideas and experiences. For example, have you had the wish for your child to be bilingual? Then you could look into finding a tutor. You could even ask around the neighborhood to see if any other parents are also interested. If they are, you could do a group session with other kids to help bring costs down.

What about cooking? Most people take for granted that children are not at all interested in something like cooking food. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Kids generally love the idea of creating something. Not just with building blocks or clay but cooking also. With cooking, there is the added thrill of making something you can eat. Of course, you don’t need to make a seven-course meal. It can be something simple like making chocolate-chip cookies.

Summer Camps and Specialty Camps

Summer camps have been around for a long time, and most people don’t need an introduction to it. However, specialty camps are relatively newer, especially those with a lot of different and exciting activities. The variety of options can be overwhelming for some children. These can include, but not limited to rock climbing, fishing, camping, archery, introduction to martial arts, horseback riding, and even fencing.

The thing to do is shop around and look into each camp and discuss with the child or children what they would be interested in. Many parents notice that whenever children go to a summer camp of any kind, they come back with a more mature disposition on life. It is never too early to instill a sense of independence in children.

Start Things Early

If you are price conscious and would like to give your child a fun-filled summer, and if it involves going away from home, then the key to getting good deals is by starting as soon as possible. The truth is, it is never too early to make reservations. This is true of almost anything, but especially hotels, theme parks, summer camps, airlines, and rental cars. If you plan early, then you are guaranteed to have some summer fun for the family at bargain prices.

What are some of the most important tips to remember if you’re traveling over 60 years old? We have gathered them right below – so read on and find out more.

Try to find a non-stop flight

Getting on and off a plane and then on and off plane again can be tiresome, confusing and stressful – you really don’t need that if you are a senior citizen. There may be situations where there’s nothing much you can do, but overall, it is still a better idea to try and search for flights that go directly to your destination. They may end up being more expensive, but it’s worth it.

Try to find a mid-morning flight

Traveling at night or very early in the morning is not a good idea if you are over 60 – it can be way too tiresome and it can use your energy on something that’s just not worth it. Again, this may not be completely possible in all cases, but it’s good putting it as a priority if you can.

Understand the (non-existence of) senior discounts

A lot of air lines claim to offer senior discounts, when, in fact, this is quite untrue. So, yes, of course, look up senior discounts when booking a flight, but don’t get too hung up on it and don’t rely on it too much – there’s a fairly big chance there’s no actual senior discount.

Choose a cruise

There’s a very big reason cruises are very popular with senior citizens: they’re just easier from pretty much every point of view under the Sun. Once on the boat, the attractions will just “come to you”. Moreover, traveling by cruises is luxurious and it feels like real pampering, as opposed to the agitation of traveling by just about anything else, which can be a bit stressful if you are a senior citizen.

Plan the activities lightly

Traveling as a senior citizen also means that you’re less likely to be able to see everything you want to see by just going from one attraction to the other on the same day. In most cases, you will want to book one attraction before noon, and then just offer yourself time for relaxation and rest. That’s OK though – this is a great way to travel if you really want to savor what a place has to offer.

Remember: just because you’re over 60, it really doesn’t mean you shouldn’t travel, there are last minute all inclusive vacation available if you happen to have made the last minute decision to travel. On the contrary! Enjoy every minute of your life and go where you always wanted to go! Spend your retirement living the DREAM and doing the things you always wanted to do!

Dementia

Dementia is common in elderly people; however, it can also develop in younger people. It is characterized by a decline in brain function. The most common symptoms to watch out for include memory loss, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common kind of dementia. People with Alzheimer’s should take advantage of the support available at The Alzheimer’s Association.

Arthritis

This disease develops when the joint tissue breaks down, resulting in inflammation, pain, and limited movement. While this disease is incurable, there are ways to slow the progression of the disease and reduce its symptoms. They may need to make some changes in homes to make it easier for arthritis patients to move from place to another. For instance, it can be necessary to install stairlifts in their homes. The Arthritis Foundation’s advice about living with arthritis will help sufferers deal with their condition.

Diabetes

Diabetes can develop in both adults and children. It can type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes develops as the body attacks the pancreas with antibodies. As a result, the pancreas won’t be able to produce insulin. But with type 2 diabetes, the pancreas produces insulin but not enough for the needs of the body. Suffers should look for helpful guides on the treatment and care available throughout the US.

Osteoporosis

This develops when the bones in the body weaken. Symptoms of this disease include spinal fractures and intense back pain. The National Osteoporosis Foundation offers this guide to treatment options for osteoporosis.

Prostate Cancer

At the early stage of this cancer, symptoms may not be obvious. Thus, doctors of men with prostate cancer will recommend active surveillance. However, as cancer grows, it can become difficult for suffers to urinate. It is important to get expert advice on various tests available for prostate cancer.

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is common in women but it can also develop in men. Detecting this cancer at its earliest stage is vital to preventing it from spreading other parts of the body. Symptoms of this cancer include a lamp on or around the breast, rash on or around the nipple, nipple discharge, change in the size or shape of the breasts, pain around the breast, and others. Sufferers should check out the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Screening Guidelines for more helpful advice.

First, understand who your customer base is. Certain products and services, for example, appeal to young people while others may appeal to an older demographic. Devise your marketing strategy accordingly. If you are unaware who your customers are and what they want, invest in market research programs. Otherwise, your promotional strategies may fall flat and you won’t connect with the people willing to spend money.

Putting funds into CRM software could help with moving sales figures. CRM software allows business owners to manage information related to customers and sales leads appropriately. Has the time come to send out a promotional newsletter? Who on the list would benefit most from the newsletter? Quality CRM software could assist with answering these questions and more.

To learn more about CRM software, check out InfoFree.com. InfoFree.com provides a subscription-based approach to drawing in new sales leads. The service presents people search and business profile examination features and more. The founder of the company even appeared on the popular news magazine 60 Minutes.

When hoping to connect with new customers, don’t overlook “old” strategies. Seeking out the newest promotional and marketing strategies is a wise plan. New methods proven to deliver results could help. And so can classic methods that continually garner positive reactions among customers. Email and direct mail marketing are classic strategies that continue to work well.

Unfortunately, there are “marketing gurus” who don’t speak fondly of these strategies. Attempts to push new and improved methods cloud their opinions. Direct mail and email marketing strategies, however, could generate results. If they didn’t, multibillion-dollar companies wouldn’t currently employ them.

Of course, big-name companies using direct and email marketing plans emphasize quality. Sending out poorly composed materials won’t work. Creating these materials in-house probably isn’t the best idea. Working with a professional service to craft effective marketing materials usually works best.

Never forget about so-called inactive customers. Searching for new customers and catering to current customers remain important priorities for any business owner. However, don’t dismiss those previous customers who haven’t been purchasing lately. They may be inactive right now, but the right approach could draw them back into the purchasing fold. An email marketing plan stressing “We miss you, and here’s a discount coupon to make you come back” could work. What won’t work is writing these customers off and never contacting them again. Look over your customer list, see how hasn’t purchased in a while, and try to market to them.

Old, current, and new customers all represent the sales leads necessary for a small business to thrive. Put effort into connecting with all three. Hopefully, doing so turns into solid revenue generation.

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