A gel with cucumber extract helps reduce fluid retention and an anti-aging eye cream with vitamins A, C, and E will help combat this problem. The skin in the eye area does not produce moisture so we need to do so topically. Getting enough sleep is crucial, as well as learning to take care of yourself. Get on a program that includes cosmeceuticals (medical skincare) ASAP as they have more active ingredients and deliver results more quickly.

Puffy gums are also known as hyperplasia. But you don't need a big word to know that it's a signal of gum inflammation. Inflammation causes changes in the size, shape and color of your gum tissues, and it's almost always caused by bacterial plaque. (Sometimes, certain medications or allergies can also cause puffy, inflamed gums.) Bacterial plaque is that white, sticky film you can see and feel around and under the brackets, wires and bonding cements of your braces.

If your nipples are sore beyond the first few days, chances are your baby is not positioned correctly on your breast. His mouth should be opened wide, with as much of your breast in his mouth as possible. Your nipple should stay in the back of this throat. His nose and chin should be touching your breast, and his chest resting square against yours. "Chin to breast, and chest to chest." Sometimes, a slightly turned-in lip can cause soreness.

Your thyroid is a gland behind and wrapped around your Adam’s apple — it’s not the Adam’s apple itself. Your doctor can show you specifically where to feel. Most women are able to manually feel if it is enlarged once they know where to look.

Generally, no, unless your thyroid is inflamed — a condition known as thyroiditis. In such cases it is not uncommon for that area to be tender to the touch. You want to clarify with your doctor what her or his idea of normal is. A range of normal is one thing, ideal is another. And there’s significant debate over what’s “normal.” We like to see TSH blood level tests come back at or very near 2.0.

Urologists approach the treatment of men with BPH (usually over age 50) on an individual basis. There is no cure for BPH, and once prostrate growth starts, it often continues, unless medical therapy is started. One possibility is microwave therapy (TUMT). Another is called TUNA.

enlarged heart means the heart is larger than normal because of heredity or disorders and diseases such as obesity, high blood pressure, and viral illnesses. Sometimes doctors do not know what makes the heart enlarge.

There are many more questions to consider, but knowing how baby is doing, diaper output and weight loss are the most telling factors. Of course, even with those, there are mitigating factors, like being weighed on different scales that are calibrated differently. But those are the starting points to consider. If diaper output and weight loss are at least the minimum levels, then we know baby is getting enough milk, which indicates that enough milk is being made and removed.

Another consideration when preparing to bottle feed is choosing a nipple type. Bottle nipples are made out of either latex or silicone. Silicone nipples are smoother than latex and are clear, where as latex nipples are usually light brown. It is usually a matter of baby's preference which to use.

Yes, you certainly can! Babies are not generally worried about cracked nipples and even if your nipples are bleeding, the blood won't harm them. Of course the process may be quite painful and it is a good idea to start nursing on the less painful side as your baby will be gentler and less vigorous on the second breast he/she is offered. You may also like to numb the affected area with some ice just prior to feeding.

Be wary of overexposure to very dry or cold air, deodorants, harsh or antibacterial soaps, powder or laundry detergent as these can all contribute to irritation and dryness of the skin and can cause or aggravate cracked nipples. Some women also find that using a breast pump can hurt the nipples, especially if not used gently or used too often.

Puffy cuticles can be caused by several things. If the cuticle has been scraped, or there are abrasions on the cuticle and chemicals are then used, the skin could be irritated. Puffy cuticles can also be caused by an allergic reaction to products used on the nails or products in which the hands are being soaked. Your professional nail technician can best diagnose the reason for your puffy cuticles and assist with treatment.

Puffy eyes are usually caused by edema, which is the presence of excess fluid in the subcutaneous spaces around the eye. It accumulates usually when one is lying down during sleep and slowly disappears upon waking when the head is higher than the rest of the body. The rate and ease of reducing puffiness depends on how quickly the accumulated fluid is removed. The problem of eye area puffiness is often associated with a mild irritation.

Ingredients with anti-inflammatory, decongesting and micro-stimulating properties should be used to treat puffiness. Chamomile, Panthenol, Eyebright Extract, Willowherb and Bisabolol are some of the botanical extracts with anti-inflammatory properties. Decongesting and micro-stimulating ingredients include Ivy, Arnica, Cucumber and Kola Nut.

Puffy eyes, in many cases, are caused by a number of things, for example, lack of sleep, a diet high in salt, drinking excess alcohol, or an improper contact lens fit. For some people, it's just a part of their natural complexion. For others, there's some relief available through cosmetics. First of all, whatever makeup you wear, be sure to take it off at night ? and don't rub your eyes when you do it.

A combination of facials and homecare will offer the best results for any skin condition. A consultation with one of our therapists will establish to appropriate treatment and products for your skin type.

enlarged prostate means the gland has grown in size, which is a natural occurrence in all men as they age. Also known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), an enlarged prostate is not cancer, nor does it raise your risk for prostate cancer.

You have thrush/ a yeast infection on your nipples. You should be treated with a course of diflucan for 10 days. You baby should also be treated with Nystatin for 10 days (esp. if he/she has white spots on the tongue, cheecks or gums.) How should I store my expressed breastmilk? You can store milk in plastic bottles or bags made for milk expression in the refrigerator or freezer. link to LLL's guidelines for milk storage www.lalecheleague.org/FAQ/milkstorage.html