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MICRODERMABRASION, tiny crystals are sprayed onto the skin to gently remove the outer layer.

Less aggressive than dermabrasion, so you don't need numbing medicine. It is basically an exfoliation and skin rejuvenation procedure that leaves skin looking softer, younger and brighter.

Painless, non surgical, no chemicals used.

Have further questions? Come see our expert.

Dr. Prativa Shrestha Das
MD Dermatologist & Aesthetician
Training, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine

MICRODERMABRASION, is a skin rejuvenation procedure that leaves skin looking softer, younger and brighter. Painless non surgical procedure, no chemicals used.

Works for fine wrinkles, open pore, uneven skin tone, dull skin and pigmentation.

To know more, please make an appointment with our skin care specialist doctor:

Dr. Prativa Shrestha Das
MD Dermatologist & Aesthetician
Training, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine

Interesting facts about Pregnancy:

-During pregnancy your hair might feel thicker & fuller. Pregnancy hormones minimize hair loss, but might lose hair after childbirth.

-During pregnancy, frequent urination, heartburn & anxiety can keep you awake. Sleep on left side, use pillows behind u & between your legs.

-When pregnant, avoid spas that raise body temperature (mud baths/sauna). Also,avoid facial massages as your skin may be more sensitive to it.

-Read your makeup product labels, make sure you stay away from products that include mercury, especially when pregnant.

Vayodha Hospitals announces immediate opening for:

1. Certified Medical Technologist: with four years Bachelor's degree

2. Medical Technician (MLT) : with two years Associate's degree

3. Front Desk Receptionist: with minimum three years Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration or any other discipline. Candidates with past Experience in Hospitality Industry will be given preference to.

Qualified candidates may submit a resume to: [email protected]

FIBROMYALGIA syndrome affects the muscles and soft tissue.

Symptoms include chronic muscle pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and painful tender points or trigger points, which can be relieved through medications, lifestyle changes and stress management.

Possible causes:

1. Fibromyalgia is far more common in women than in men. Studies show that women have approximately seven times less serotonin in the brain.

2. Stress or poor physical conditioning are factors in the cause of fibromyalgia.

3. Muscle "microtrauma" (very slight damage) leads to an ongoing cycle of pain and fatigue.

4. Disordered sleep might lead to lower levels of serotonin, which results in increased pain sensitivity.

If you experience chronic pain or the other symptoms mentioned; and fail to know the cause, please make an appointment today!

Though the people of bordering towns with India are said to be more susceptible to contracting the disease, SWINE FLU cases have now been reported in the capital too.

These simple yet effective measures help prevent swine flu (H1N1 flu) and limit its spread:

1. Stay home if you're sick. If you do have swine flu, you can communicate it to others (friends/ family near you may get infected) starting about 24 hours before you develop symptoms and ending about seven days later.

2. Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently. Use soap and water, or if they're unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Flu viruses can survive for two hours or longer on surfaces, such as doorknobs and counter tops.

3. Contain your coughs and sneezes. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough. To avoid contaminating your hands, cough or sneeze into a tissue or the inner crook of your elbow.

4. Avoid contact. Stay away from crowds if possible, especially if you're at high risk of complications from the flu — for example, you're younger than 5 or you're 65 or older, you're pregnant, or you have a chronic medical condition.

Ladies, TIRED AND EMBARRASSED OF EXCESSIVE FACIAL HAIR?

Vayodha Hospital Derma and Laser clinic provides all cosmetic skin care including hair reduction using intense pulse light.

1. How does light assisted hair removal work?
Light is selectively absorbed by melanin, the pigment in the hair follicle. The light energy heats the pigment and effectively destroys the hair follicle without damaging the surrounding cells.

2. How is treatment carried out?
The laser or Intense Pulsed Light is placed on the skin and a short pulse of light is released, which targets many follicles simultaneously. The applicator is then moved to the neighboring area of skin and the process is repeated until the entire area is treated.

3. How does the treatment feel?
Treatment sensation varies but is often described as “a flick of an elastic band”. Typically no anesthesia is required and most clients describe the discomfort as moderate and tolerable.

4. What will I see after the treatment?
The hair follicles are damaged by heat but the hairs remain in the follicles. The dead hairs shed after 1 – 3 weeks as the epidermis renews. The skin may be red immediately after treatment and the hair follicles may be swollen and bumpy but this usually subsides within a few hours.

5. How many treatments are necessary?
Only hair that is actively growing is affected, therefore multiple treatments are needed. Treatment is conducted every 4 - 8 weeks, depending on the area treated, until a satisfactory result is seen. The required number of treatments varies, but typically 6 or more treatments are needed for optimum results.

To learn more about the procedure and its results, come see our skin care specialist, Dr. Prativa Shrestha Das.

Call 01-4285697! Make your appointment today!

COUGHS TO WATCH OUT FOR, IN BABIES:

1. The DRY/ NIGHT TIME Cough:
Your child has had an annoying cough off and on, all winter long. It gets worse every night and any time he runs around.

What's probably causing it: ASTHMA, a chronic condition in which the airways in the lungs become inflamed and narrowed, and they produce excess mucus.

2. The BARKING cough:
You hear what sounds like a barking seal and find your child struggling to catch his breath.

What's probably causing it: CROUP, a viral illness that causes inflammation in the larynx (voice box) and the trachea (windpipe).

3. The WHEEZY/ GURGLY Cough:
Your baby has had a cold for a few days, and now his cough has a raspy, whistling sound. He seems to be breathing rapidly and is very irritable.

What's probably causing it: BRONCHIOLITIS, an infection of the bronchioles, the tiniest airways in the lungs.

If your baby has a cough that sounds anything like the ones described here, please see a Pediatrician now!

HEALTH BENEFITS OF WATER:

-Fine lines and wrinkles are deeper when you're dehydrated. Water is nature's own beauty cream, drink water!

-Water dilutes the salts and minerals in your urine that form the solid crystals known as kidney stones, avoid stones, drink water!

-Drinking more water helps increase metabolism (esp if cold) - body must work to warm the water up, burns a few extra calories in the process, so drink water!

Did you know, CHARLEY HORSE is the common name for a muscle spasm. Muscle spasms can occur in any muscle in the body, but often happen in the leg. When a muscle is in spasm, it contracts without your control and does not relax.

CAUSES:

Muscle spasms often occur when a muscle is overused or injured. Things that might bring on a muscle spasm include:

-Exercising when you have not had enough fluids (you're dehydrated).
-Having low levels of minerals such as potassium or calcium.
-When nerve that connects to a muscle is irritated. Eg: herniated disk irritates the spinal nerves and causes pain and spasm in the back muscles.

Spasms in the calf often occur while kicking during swimming. They can also happen at night when you are in bed.
Upper leg spasms are more common with running or jumping activities.