Over 50 What Should I Do?

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Well if you are over 50 your already know saturated fats are bad for your arteries and heart health. But they can also harm your concentration and memory. So, it is best to cut down on red meat, butter, and similar foods.

Don’t stop exercising Over 50. You may not be able to run as you did in the past, so take on some low impact activities like biking or walking. Regular exercise in middle ages can lower your odds of having memory and thinking problems when you are older by almost half. Aerobic exercise is important, but don’t forget to build your muscles, too. One study on regular strength training in seniors found that it caused genetic changes in cells. The result: Older folks’ muscles became more like those of people in their 20s.

Keep Learning. Instead of sticking with what is familiar and comfortable, tackle some new challenges. Learn an instrument or even a new language.

Cut Sodium. Is your blood pressure higher than it used to be? That’s not unusual. It tends to rise as we get older and are over 50. Since sodium can drive your readings up, cut down on salt in your diet. The worst sources are premade and packaged foods. Bread and rolls can also have a lot of salt.

Make Smarter Food Choices. As you get older, your metabolism slows down and you need fewer calories. So, make the ones you get count. Choose foods packed with the nutrients you need. Eat dark leafy greens and colorful fruits and vegetables. Increase low-fat dairy to get calcium for bones. Fortified foods — like cereals with vitamin B12 and milk with vitamin D — can help, too. Cut down on empty calories from sugary drinks and sweets.

We at On Call Medical Clinic can help when you have minor accidents or illnesses. We are here 7 days a week to help. Our onsite laboratory can help us quickly diagnose your illness and prescribe the right treatment to get you up feeling well soon. Please visit our website at www.oncallclinic.com to learn more about the services we offer.

Why Magnesium is Important

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Magnesium is a mineral your body needs to work right. It helps with hundreds of important body processes, including those that control how your muscles and nerves work. It helps to keep your bones strong, heart healthy, and blood sugar normal. It also plays a role in your energy level. You can get magnesium in many foods and drinks. But if your doctor thinks you need more, she may suggested that you add supplements.

An adult woman needs about 310 milligrams of magnesium a day, and 320 milligrams after age 30. Pregnant women need an extra 40 milligrams. Adult men under 31 need 400 milligrams and 420 milligrams if they’re older. Kids need anywhere from 30 to 410 milligrams, depending on their age and gender. Talk with your pediatrician about how much your child needs.

Your body uses magnesium to build new bone cells. Research suggests that it may also protect against bone loss, broken bones, and the bone disease osteoporosis. Studies show that women with osteoporosis tend to have lower levels of magnesium than those who don’t.

It is beneficial to help you fight inflammation and help the body fight off viruses and heal wounds. It also helps your heart pump blood. Right levels of the mineral can lower your chances of an irregular heartbeat, heart disease, or a heart attack. Magnesium relaxes the walls of your blood vessels and that can help keep your blood pressure down.

Studies show that magnesium may help to block or lower pain chemicals in the brain and may keep your blood vessels from tightening.

We at On Call Medical Clinic can help when you have minor accidents or illnesses. We are here 7 days a week to help. Our onsite laboratory can help us quickly diagnose your illness and prescribe the right treatment to get you up feeling well soon. Please visit our website at www.oncallclinic.com to learn more about the services we offer.

Skin Care Routine- What is Best

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There are several factors you need to consider when creating the perfect skin care routine. We at On Call Skin Care Clinic would like to share some information with you that we hope helps.

First you need to know your skin type when preparing your perfect skin care routine.

Dry skin is flaky, scaly, or rough.

  • Oily skin is shiny, greasy, and may have big pores.
  • Combination skin is dry in some spots (cheeks) and oily in others (forehead, nose, and chin).
  • Sensitive skin may sting, burn, or itch after you use some makeup or other products.
  • Normal skin is balanced, clear, and not sensitive.

Next Cleaning your Skin properly, each skin type needs the proper cleaning

  • Normal/Combo Skin Don’t just grab whatever soap is in the shower or at the sink to wash your face. And don’t feel like you must buy fancy, expensive products, either. Just find skin care that works for you. Apply a gentle cleanser or soap with your fingertips. Don’t scrub your face. Rinse with plenty of warm water, then pat dry. If your skin dries out or gets oily, try a different cleanser.
  • Dry Skin For this skin type, use a gentle cleanser that doesn’t have alcohol or fragrances. Those ingredients can dry you out even more. Gently wash your skin, then rinse with plenty of warm water. Don’t use hot water — it removes the natural oils from your face faster. Try exfoliating once a week to get rid of flaky skin cells. It will make your skin look clearer and more even.
  • Oily Skin Use an oil-free foaming cleanser to wash your face. Rinse with plenty of warm water. You may want to use a toner or astringent after, but be careful because it might irritate your skin. These products can remove extra oil, which makes your face less shiny, and help keep skin clean.
  • Sensitive Skin Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and rinse with warm water. Don’t rub your skin with a towel — gently pat it dry. Exfoliating may irritate sensitive skin. Try not to use products that have alcohol, soap, acid, or fragrance. Instead, look on the label for calming ingredients like aloe, chamomile, green tea polyphenols, and oats. The fewer ingredients in a product, the happier your face may be.

Next be sure your Moisturize

Apply it while your skin is still damp from washing or rinsing to help seal in moisture. If you have acne or your skin is oily, find a moisturizer that’s lightweight and oil-free, so it won’t block your pores.

 

There are more steps you may take when preforming the perfect skin care routine. These however are most important. We obtained this information from the webmd website. We at On Call Skin Care Clinic offer several skin care procedures to help your skin. We offer Botox treatment, Juvederm, Laser Hair Removal and Ultherapy. Please call us at 228 818-5155 to set up an appointment.

Skin Care in the Spring and Summer

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Skin Care in The Spring and Summer. Well it’s Spring and Summer time is right around the corner which means fun in the sun. With more of your body exposed and the summer sun rays you have more of a chance to damage your skin.

Here are some summer skin tips that can help you keep your skin looking good.

  • Exfoliate for a cleaner and smoother skin. What this does is remove dead, dulling skin to prevent congestion and improve hydration from toners and moisturizers.
  • Keep your skin hydrated. Increase your regimen’s level of hydration with intensive masques, that can be used one or two times per week,
  • Drink Plenty of Water.With higher temperatures while you are spending more time outdoors, internal dehydration can result in headaches and dizzy spells. Drink 8 8oz glasses of plain filtered water everyday day.
  • Always apply enough sunscreen. Most of the time we don’t apply enough sunscreen. Here is what you should apply. One teaspoon for your face and for your body about as much as would fill a shot glass. You should re-apply this every 2 hours.
  • Soothe Over Exposed Skin. If you didn’t apply enough sunscreen the damage may already be too late. However, you do not need to suffer. Soothing botanicals and cooling gels can help prevent peeling and reduce redness.
  • Be sure and Repair and treat sun damage.UV light causes photoaging in the form of brown spots, coarse skin and wrinkles, whether you have burned your skin or not. When sunlight comes in contact with skin a cascade of damage results (including the stripping of barrier lipids) causing inflammation, production of reactive oxygen molecules that affect healthy cell growth, and stimulation of collagen destructing enzymes.

We hope this information was helpful. Here at On Call Medical Clinic we offer a full array of skin treatments from Botox, to Laser Hair Removal, to Juvederm, and finally to Ultherapy. Please call us at any time with skin care questions that we may be able to help you with. We are open 7 days a week. You are welcome to visit our website at www.oncallskincare.com  to learn more about the skin care treatments we offer.

 

Laser Hair Removal Fun in the Sun

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It is Spring and Summer Time. We are sure you are ready to enjoy the fun in the Sun in your new swim attire. That unwanted hair needs to go so that you look your best at the pool or at the beach. If you’re not happy with shaving, tweezing, or waxing to remove unwanted hair. Laser Hair Removal may be an option worth considering.

Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly done cosmetic procedures in the U.S. It beams highly concentrated light into hair follicles. Pigment in the follicles absorb the light. That destroys the hair.

Benefits of Laser Hair Removal 

Lasers are useful for removing unwanted hair from the face, leg, arm, underarm, bikini line, and other areas.

Benefits include:

Precision. Lasers can selectively target dark, coarse hairs while leaving the surrounding skin undamaged.

Speed. Each pulse of the laser takes a fraction of a second and can treat many hairs at the same time. The laser can treat an area approximately the size of a quarter every second. Small areas such as the upper lip can be treated in less than a minute, and large areas, such as the back or legs, may take up to an hour.

Predictability. Most patients have permanent hair loss after an average of three to seven sessions.

How to Prepare for Laser Hair Removal

It is more than just ”zapping” unwanted hair. It is a medical procedure that requires training to perform and carries potential risks. Before getting laser hair removal, you should thoroughly check the credentials of the doctor or technician performing the procedure.

If you are planning on undergoing this process, you should limit plucking, waxing, and electrolysis for six weeks before treatment. That’s because the laser targets the hairs’ roots, which are temporarily removed by waxing or plucking.

You should also avoid sun exposure for six weeks before and after treatment. Sun exposure makes laser hair removal less effective and makes complications after treatment more likely.

What to Expect During Laser Hair Removal

Just before the procedure, your hair that will be undergoing treatment will be trimmed to a few millimeters above the skin surface. The laser equipment will be adjusted according to the color, thickness, and location of your hair being treated as well as your skin color.

We at On Call Medical Clinic offer state of the art Laser Hair Removal. We are glad to have shared the above information from the webMD.com website.

Please give us a call at 228 818-5155 to set up an appointment to discuss the many skin care services we offer. Also, please visit our website at www.oncallskincare.com to review all the skin care services we offer.