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Coping with Postpartum Depression
What is Postpartum Depression (PPD)?
"After giving birth, many women experience a week or two of "baby blues," marked by mood swings, feelings of ambivalence toward motherhood, mild depression, and bouts of unexplainable crying. These blues may be a result of hormonal changes; of the way labor, delivery, and motherhood are treated in today's society; or of the isolation new mothers often feel. Certainly lack of sleep plays a role, too. In some women -- as many as 11 to 15 percent of new mothers -- the baby blues turns into clinical postpartum depression, or PPD? ? Source: Coping with Postpartum Depression, Ronnie Lichtman, American Baby, 2006.
Women know that their bodies undergo very dramatic changes during pregnancy. Giving birth doesn't make those changes disappear, and your body still needs to adjust from the trauma of having a baby. Hormones that affect mood and behavior flood the female body during and after pregnancy. Suddenly having a very demanding newborn to care for can be a huge change, especially to brand-new moms.
In some cases, these blues turn into actual clinical postpartum depression, better know as PPD.
Warning Signs of Postpartum Depression
Mothers who may be suffering with PPD will experience some warning signs. If you or someone you know seems to be suffering from these symptoms, you should consult with your physician. There are many ways that modern science and medicine can alleviate the symptoms associated with PPD. These symptoms include:
Uncontrollable crying
Bouts of crying that begin and end without reason are a common symptom of postpartum depression. Crying because of a sad movie, or even a long-distance telephone commercial, is a normal reaction. Crying for no reason whatsoever, however, may be a sign of PPD.
Lack of Interest in the Baby
Women suffering from PPD find that they lack both energy and interest in their newborn infant. Many women do not like to admit this side effect, even to them, for fear it makes them bad mothers. But lack of interest in the baby is a very common symptom of PPD, and completely normal. Many mothers experience the exact same thing.
Inability to Rest
No matter how tired, mothers suffering from postpartum depression have an increasing inability to rest or sleep. They cannot stay still, cannot seem to turn off their minds, cannot find comfort in slumber. This is a common and disturbing side effect of PPD.
Loss of Appetite
Women suffering from postpartum depression have very little appetite or desire for food.
The side effects and symptoms of PPD combine to make coping with postpartum depression that much harder for women who are already exhausted, malnourished, and fearful of being bad mothers. Remember, if you are suffering from PPD you are not alone. This is very, very common.
Coping With Postpartum Depression
The best way to cope with PPD is to consult with your physician. Research is still being conducted on the various treatment options for PPD. However, most doctors prescribe the following treatments:
? Self care at home
This is not a necessarily a substitute for medication, but it is very helpful. One of the ways women can do this is by surrounding themselves with family members who are extremely supportive. It involves the creation of a positive atmosphere around the patient. Moreover, PPD sufferers must also take rest, socialize and not expect too much from themselves.
? Supplements or Medication
Women are usually asked to take prenatal vitamins and iron, post delivery. At times, prescription antidepressants are given like fluoxetine (Prozac), parxetine (Paxil), amongst others. At times hormone therapy can also help. An intake of estrogen combined with antidepressants can go a long way in curing postpartum depression.
? Therapy
Doctors generally prescribe psychotherapy for mild cases. This has been widely effective in such cases. Some women are asked to undergo a therapy called Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT). IPT enables women to make adjustments at a social level. Typically, this option consists of 12 sessions with a therapist that is one-hour long. At times, in serious cases a doctor might just consider putting the patient in a hospital, if there is a danger that the baby might be hurt in any way.
? Follow-Up
PPD is serious and women suffering from PPD must consult a doctor before following any treatment plan. Furthermore, if the doctor prescribes a medication or any therapy, it must be followed up with due diligence. The medications must not be stopped, unless your doctor tells you to do so.
To conclude, PPD is an ailment that might just go away by itself, but it is best to contact your doctor immediately if you think you are suffering from it.
Jacqueline Courtiol is the developer of a European Gripe Water used to relieve infant gas, colic and reflux in babies. Jacqueline is a parent and teacher and has authored articles on of parenting, child health and development. Her website is Gripe Water for Colic


Tell Your Age? Who Needs to Know?
Copyright 2006 Barbara Morris, R.Ph.
When older people ? men and women -- meet for the first time, very early into the encounter they often volunteer their age.
Why do they do it? To show off, if they think they look good for their age? Or, do they want assurance they look as good as they think they do? Is it because older people often receive few compliments -- about anything?
Many older people, especially women, not only suffer from touch deprivation ? they also have to deal with being invisible. Society looks right by wrinkles and gray hair in search of more visually attractive beings. Are our values screwed up? You bet.
It's difficult to know for sure why revelation of age seems important to older people. But one thing is certain -- young people don't do it. They don't care what others think. Why should they ? they are beautiful and they know it. They don't need to do ?reality checks? about their appearance or what others think of them.
When I speak before women's groups about how to manage the aging process, I suggest they do not tell their age and I explain why they should not. Nevertheless, after my talk, more than a few come up to me and almost immediately reveal their age.
When we meet new people, we normally don't reveal political or religious affiliation or any other personal information right away. Revelation of such information, if at all, comes much later in a relationship. Why do we feel compelled to tell our age at all? Who needs to know? I just don't get it.
The reality is, others accept us more non-judgmentally when our age is not known.
From personal experience I know a huge difference exists between others knowing you are ?about? a certain age and their knowing your exact age. Once your age is exposed, their attitude and the manner in which they relate to you changes. Most often, if you are older than you appear, judgment of your competence and abilities tales a negative turn. It may be obvious or subtle, but it's undeniable.
Everyone holds an image of what people at different stages of aging should look, think, dress, and behave like. Whether we admit it or not, when we learn the age of another, we automatically apply our biases, perceptions and expectations to how that person should be, and we deal with him or her accordingly.
At any age, the number of years you have lived should not determine perception of your competence, ability or worth. However, knowledge of chronological age often influences whether doors of opportunity open for you.
As an older person, when you choose to reveal your age, you change the outcome of potential business and personal relationships. In business, women in particular, often suffer if perceived as ?old.? The definition of ?old? in some business situations may be age forty. If a woman looks younger and keeps her age to herself, she holds a winning hand.
Many women say they are proud of the number of years they have lived and make no effort to hide or conceal their age. I applaud their courage. But at the same time, I do not lose sight of the fact that our society, as open as it is to most anything, is still in the dark ages about accepting older people for who they are.
Our society is ageist. It's not cool to be old ? however you define ?old?. But based on our own perception of ?old? we all know it when we see or think we see it.
Without question, the most interesting and productive women I know do not reveal their age and it works to their advantage. They stay in charge of their aging process and welcome all the options and opportunities that accompany their decision to be ageless.
By refusing to cave in to antediluvian age related social mores, they achieve a level of liberation that allows them to stay young in every sense of the word for as long as they choose.

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Barbara Morris, R.Ph. is a pharmacist and youth preservation strategist. She is author of Put Old on Hold. Subscribe to her newsletter at http://www.PutOldonHold.Com


The Infamous TCA Peel Skin Peel
Copyright 2006 David Maillie
To first understand the TCA peel and how it defers from other skin peels we must first discuss what a chemical peel is.
What really is a chemical peel? A chemical peel is a controlled caustic solution applied to the skin which will result in the breaking of cellular bonds in the top layers of the skin. This will result in peeling and new skin underneath being uncovered. This will give the skin a fresh, rejuvenated look.
Some skin peels are more superficial than others. A glycolic or lactic or fruit peel tend to be very light or weak and are considered to be more superficial. Light peels tend to have minor results that are not long lasting. Medium to deep peels like the TCA peel, Obagi Blue Peel and Phenol peel can go much deeper and produce astounding results. The Phenol peel is rarely used anymore due to its toxicity.
The Obagi Blue Peel is just a brand name TCA peel and is a cream mixture with a blue green dye in it that dyes the face to indicate where it has and has not been applied. The Obagi Blue Peel still requires the addition of TCA from a TCA peel to make it active.
TCA peels have been found effective and approved by the FDA for treatment of various skin disorders like skin pigmentation problems, wrinkles, fine lines and crows feet around the eyes and even all ranges of acne. Yes, TCA peels have been found to be one of the most effective skin care treatments currently available and are now available for in home use.
TCA peels used to be only an in office treatment offered by doctors, dermatologists and plastic surgeons at $500 - $20-00 per application. It was a beauty or skin care treatment for the rich. Now, TCA peels can be purchased at a great savings for in home use. TCA peels have quickly become one of the most sought after treatments known to the plastic surgery and makeover community. Its no wonder as they can actually cure bad and mild cases of acne, reverse the aging process by turning back the clock and making skin look 10 or more years younger, and remove skin problems like bad pigmentation spots, pre cancerous legions and even treat cancerous areas.
The TCA peel is one of the most effective and widely applicable skin care treatments available either in office of for home use and should be made a staple of any skin care regimen.

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David Maillie is a chemist with over 12 years experience in biochemical research and clynical analysis. For more information on the Obagi Blue Peel, TCA peel for in home use and great anti-aging products and ideas please visit http://www.bestskinpeel.com .