Livor mortis. If the body remains undisturbed long , the parts of the body nearest the ground can develop a reddish-purple discoloration.
Rigor mortis, the first muscles affected include the eyelids, jaw and neck.
Over the next several hours, rigor mortis spreads up into the face and down through the chest, abdomen, arms and legs until it reaches the fingers and toes.
Hours 7 to 12.
The knees and elbows will be slightly flexed, and fingers or toes can appear unusually crooked.
After 12 hours.
Rigor mortis dissipates in the reverse order in which it occurred, i.e., from the fingers and toes, through the arms and legs, and then up through the chest to the neck and face.
Eventually, all of the muscles will again relax, reaching a state known as secondary flaccidity.
Some Functions that remain for some time immediately after Death.
Of late, I find people using Face Wash creams, Lotions to appear pretty.
Those who are dark complexioned imagine they would become fair!
Even Women who are fair use these junk.
Face Wash Lotions, Lorea
These items bleach your skin and make you look waxen .not to speak about the health hazards which may even cause Skin Cancer because of the Chemicals used.
Washing Face with cold water (preferable) or warm water will do.
So is the habit of removing hair when it is not in excess.
One should know hair is meant for the protection of the skin and for acclimatizing to changing weather conditions.
Again these Products you use are very harmful to health.
Contrary to the Ad ‘They are a not worth’
Dark skin is also attractive.
Sexuality Sex-Appeal is in-built, people must not use artificial things, spoil their health and their lose Sex appeal to Men
Most importantly use of these makes a woman pale looking, aseptic,wooden and sexually unappealing for men.
When I spoke of this to a friend of mine who is around 30 ,he quipped
Some women are worth looking, some worth bedding and some to live with.
People should know that the basic ingredients of moisturizer remain the same for all moisturizer products.
They cause skin problems at the very least and cancer in many a Case.
Your body is what it is and nature knows best what is good for you.
Do not meddle.
If you carefully study the reasons for dry Skin Conditions and the products offered as a solution, the efficacy of these products are not scientifically established beyond doubt.
In fact many manufacturers do not inform you of the contra- indications of the product.
How moisturizer act Moisturizers work at multiple levels to provide soft skin. These include:
Treating dry skin.
Preventing dry skin.
Protecting sensitive skin.
Improving skin tone and texture.
Masking imperfections by replenishing fluid content of skin.
What moisturizers contain
The most basic ingredients of moisturizers are those that help moisturizers hold water in the outermost layer of skin. In addition, they act as a temporary barrier thus providing damaged skinCells time to repair themselves. Most moisturizers contain some combination of humectants and emollients, as well as other ingredients such as vitamins and minerals.
Humectants: (e.g., urea, glycerin, alpha-hydroxy acids, lactic acid, others). These are substances that absorb water from the surrounding air and hold the moisture in the skin. Humectants need very high humidity levels to be effective. They are also useful in softening thickened or scaly skin.
Emollients (e.g., butyl stearate, glycerin, lanolin, mineral oil, petrolatum, etc.): These ingredients help replace lipids and thus smooth and lubricate rough skin. Emollients are either oil based, which means that a small amount of water is dissolved in oil, or water based, which means they are primarily water and are light and non-greasy. Oil-based creams leave a protective residue on the skin and tend to act longer than water-based creams do. Water-based creams are easier to apply and do not leave much of a residue and are better used in oily skin types.
Fragrances: As with most other cosmetic products, moisturizers contain fragrances, which primarily cover up the smell of other ingredients and also give the cream or lotion a fresh odor. These fragrances are most likely to be the cause of skin irritations or contact allergies. Fragrances that commonly cause skin reactions include cinnamic alcohol, hydroxycitronella and isoeugenol.
Preservatives: These are part of all products that contain water and oil as they help prevent bacterial contamination after the product is opened. These ingredients are also agents that can sometimes cause skin reactions. Preservatives that seem to have a predilection for causing problems include quaternium-15 and imidazolidinyl urea.
In addition to the above, moisturizers may include other ingredients as well. These include vitamins, minerals, plant extracts and sunscreens. Some moisturizers are specially designed to reduce stretch marks, smooth out wrinkles, unblock pores and to exfoliate dead skin Cells.
Risks of moisturizers
Although moisturizers seem straight forward products made with basic and derived chemical substances, recent studies have demonstrated that certain moisturizers are capable of inducing skin cancer.
The incriminating ingredients in most common moisturizers have been identified as mineral oils and sodium laureth/lauryl sulphate, a knownCarcinogen. Sensitivity or skin allergies to certain ingredients of the moisturizer can cause skin irritation and breakouts. In addition, moisturizers that come in jars are at increased risk of bacterial contamination introduced by the user’s hands. It is for this reason that most cosmeticians and dermatologists recommend that moisturizers be discarded after a specific duration of time. It is also ideal to use moisturizers that are dispensed from bottles with nozzles and prevent the contamination of the product within the bottle by the entry of external pathogens.
My sister and I went to Target a few days ago to get last minute shopping done before she had to go back to her university. I was not to curious to look at their beauty products as I naturally assumed that 99% of the stuff in Target contained harmful ingredients for the skin, hair and the whole body. However, when I saw the “Shea Moisture” Line I got excited. I could not believe that I did not have to go to a health food or vitamin store to get something with wholesome ingredients that had a certified organic label. However, the label did not look like the green official one that I was used to seeing. It was simply a circle that said “certified organic ingredients.” I read the ingredients and it also had a list on the side naming things it did not have, things that were on the “Deadly Dozen”. Convinced, I bought myself a Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Soap, and the Shea Moisture Three Butters Lotion with Shea, Mango, and Avocado butters. Doesn’t it sound great? But the labeling stayed on my mind. It was not the official organic labeling that I was used to seeing.
It turns out that the “Shea Moisture” line is being sued for mislabeling their Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo. Mislabeling? I wish I knew what was not mentioned! I mean seriously, why do they just simply write everything and let consumers decide for themselves. After all, some toxic hairsprays that people still buy straight out say “propane” in their ingredients. It makes the companies that are open about their toxic products be the honest people and the organic people the liers. Even though one specific shampoo is being sued, it does make me doubt the rest of their line.
However, thanks to this product, I found a very helpful website that has a list of healthy and safe products for people to use. It also contains a scale of how good or harmful common beauty products found in your general store are. It is called the EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. I recommend you to check it out, it is user friendly and fun to use.
If you would like a list of all the companies and their products that are being sued, clickhere. Do not fall for their “Certified Organic” Labeling. This is a very cheap trick. I guess this could parallel my using a permanent marker and drawing my own certified organic label on my shampoo. Here are a few examples of the official certification for organic products:
Apply co coconut oil to body 15 minutes before bath daily.
Apply turmeric powder to body before bath.
Shun beauty creams, lotions and skin care products.
Include coconut in food daily.
“Dry skin is extremely common,” says Barney Kenet, MD, a dermatologist from New York Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center. “There are probably close to 100 million dried out, itchy people in this country right now.” And if the itching weren’t bad enough, a dry skin problem can be more than just a superficial issue, experts say.
Your intact, healthy skin is your body’s primary defense against infection,” says Claude Burton MD, professor of dermatology at Duke University School of Medicine. If you let your skin get dried out and cracked, you could be giving all sorts of nasty bacteria a way in. That can lead to more serious problems.
There are lots of good reasons to do something about your dry, itchy skin — your looks, your health, and your sanity. So it’s time to put down the back scratcher and really figure out what’s really causing your dry skin problem.
For many, dry skin is not a sign of a skin condition or disease, but is simply caused by harsh soaps, itchy clothing, misusing moisturizer, and long, hot showers. But the medications you take — and even medical conditions such as diabetes, psoriasis, hypothyroidism, and malnutrition — can also cause severe dry skin. Read on to understand how and why these problems dry out your skin.
Let’s start with some skin basics. Normal, healthy skin is coated in a thin layer of natural lipids, or fatty substances. They keep in moisture, leaving the skin soft and supple.
What causes dry skin — or xerosis, as it’s known medically? Usually, something in the environment — or something you’re doing to your skin — is stripping away these fatty oils, leaving your skin unprotected. Less often, the cause is internal; a health condition or genetic predisposition is making your skin dry out.
While patches of dry, itchy skin can appear anywhere, it’s most common on the arms, hands, lower legs, and abdomen. Dry skin is often felt more than it’s seen, but on some people it can be noticeable and embarrassing. For many African-Americans, dry skin is a special concern, since the flakes of skin can look gray, or “ashy,” says Vesna Petronic-Rosic, MD, assistant professor of medicine and director of the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic at the University of Chicago Medical School.
If untreated, dry skin can sometimes lead to dermatitis — inflammation of the skin — swelling, and infection. The good news is that just as most causes of dry skin are external, most cures for dry skin are external. With careful dry skin care, you can usually solve the problem.
f you’ve been contending with dry skin, you’ve probably already tried a moisturizer — if not dozens. But while moisturizers are a crucial part of dry skin care, experts say that we don’t always use them very well.
The biggest mistake we make is applying moisturizer on dry skin, when it’s least likely to help. “You have to put on moisturizer when your skin is still damp,” says Kenet, author of How to Wash Your Face. “That way, the moisturizer is trapping the moisture still on your skin.” Your skin shouldn’t be sopping wet — just pat yourself dry with a towel and put it on. Let it soak in for a few minutes, and then towel off the excess, Kenet says.
You’ve also got to get the right type of moisturizer. Experts recommend that people with dry skin get mild moisturizers that have no perfumes or alcohols. Often, the cheaper stuff you can get at the drugstore is better than the high-end products, Kenet says. The moisturizer must also be thick and greasy in order to seal in the moisture needed for good dry skin care.
Petronic-Rosic has a simple moisturizer test. “Put some of your lotion in the palm of your hand and flip your hand over,” she tells WebMD. “If it runs or drips, it’s not thick enough for dry skin.
“Dry air is probably the most common cause of dry skin, especially during the winter,” says Kenet, “It draws the moisture right out of the skin.” Dry skin during winter even gets its own name: winter itch.
While cold, harsh weather does dry your skin, another big problem in the winter lies indoors — the dry heat churned out by your furnace. (During the summer, air conditioning can have a similar effect.) To counteract the dry heat, start with a moisturizer. Turning down the thermostat a bit in the winter can also help, Kenet says.
Other dry skin care tips include using a humidifier in your bedroom, and bundling up — with hats, scarves and gloves, when you’re outside. Petronic-Rosic recommends that people wear socks that go high up their shins during the winter. “Cold air can actually get under the pant leg and dry out the skin on the legs,” she tells WebMD. “I see it all the time, but it’s the sort of thing people don’t think about.”
Dry Skin Problem: Long, Hot Showers & Baths
Prolonged exposure to water — especially hot water — can wash away the natural oils that protect your skin. If you get out of the bath or shower and your skin feels tight, it’s dried out.
So what should you do? First, choose showers over baths. But that’s not all. If you’re accustomed to waking up in the morning with a long, languid shower, dermatologists have some brutal advice: limit showers to a few minutes and skip the hot water.
“The water doesn’t have to be cold,” says Kenet. “But it should be lukewarm rather than hot.” Kenet also recommends angling the shower head away from you while you shave or soap up. It’s another way of reducing the time your skin is being pounded by the water.
Afterward, pat your body dry with a towel — rather than vigorously rubbing it — and put on a moisturizer right away.
Dry Skin Problem: Soap
“One of the biggest problems people have with dry skin stems from their soap,” says Burton. Soap can quickly strip away your skin’s protective oils, and we tend to use way too much of it.
“The average person who goes to school or work just doesn’t get very dirty during the day,” says Petronic-Rosic. “But [in the shower] many people scrub at their skin like it’s the bottom of their shoes.” Unless you’re a child or a ditch digger, the only parts of the body that need any soap or cleanser at all are the face, hands, feet, groin and underarms. The rest of the body can usually just be rinsed off with water.
While our doctors — and our mothers — always told us to wash our hands frequently, that can also lead to trouble. Ironically, while done in the quest to rid ourselves of germs, excessive hand washing can dry out the skin and cause it to crack and bleed, making infection much more likely.
Many of us choose unwisely when we’re in the soap aisle of the supermarket. We go for harsh soaps, such as deodorant or antibacterial soaps, that generate lots of lather and leave us feeling squeaky clean. “The bubbling and lathering from soap removes the oils from the surface of the skin and dries it out,” says Petronic-Rosic.
For dry skin care, look for milder, “fragrance-free” soaps. That’s not the same as “unscented,” which may still have perfumes, Kenet says. For many people with dry skin, the best choice is a mild skin cleanser rather than soap, experts say.
Whatever you do, don’t use any harsh implements to wash yourself. “People will get these incredibly abrasive sponges and brushes,” says Burton. “Sanding your skin is not a good idea.” It can strip away that thin layer of natural oils that keeps our skin moist and healthy.
Dry Skin Problem: Itchy Clothing
Kenet says that many people obstinately wear clothing that they find itchy. But no matter how much you might love the look of a sweater, it’s not worth it if it’s uncomfortable. “If a sweater is itchy when you try it on, it’s never going to get any less itchy,” Kenet says.
In fact, it might get more itchy. Dry skin is especially sensitive to contact irritants, so continually exposing your skin to uncomfortable clothing could make your skin drier and itchier, Petronic-Rosic says.
Go with clothes that feel comfortable the first time you put them on. “Instead of wool, choose cashmere if you can afford it,” says Kenet. “But cotton is just fine.” Make sure your clothing isn’t too tight either, since chafing can also cause and irritate dry skin. And remember, if your skin feels irritated, use detergents without perfumes or dyes.
Dry Skin Problem: Medications and Drugs
A number of medicines have the side effect of drying out the skin. They include drugs for
High blood pressure, like diuretics
Acne and other skin conditions, like retinoids
If you notice the onset of a dry skin problem after starting a medication, talk to your doctor. He or she may be able to help by changing the dose or switching the medication.
Dry Skin Problem: Medical Conditions
Usually, dry skin is caused by external factors. But sometimes, it can be a sign of a something going on internally, whether it’s a natural physiologic change or an illness.
For instance, dry skin often develops when people get older, especially in women. “Changes in hormone levels can cause dry skin as we age,” says Petronic-Rosic. As many as 75% of people over 64 have dry skin. Other people, regardless of age, are simply genetically prone to dry skin.
A number of medical conditions can result in dry skin. Some of the more common of these medical causes are:
Skin conditions, like eczema and psoriasis. While they usually need direct treatment, careful use of moisturizers often helps.
Diabetes. Fluctuations in glucose levels can lead to dehydration, and that dries the skin out. Given that diabetes can also slow healing and increase the risk of infections, it’s especially important for people with this condition to keep their skin healthy.
Hypothyroidism. Low levels of thyroid hormone can reduce the amount of oil produced by your skin. As a result, skin becomes dry and rough and moisturizer is unlikely to help. Hypothyroidism is usually accompanied by other symptoms, like fatigue and weight gain, Kenet says.
Malnutrition. Not getting the nutrients you need can leave your skin dried out. One possible cause is an eating disorder.
Other diseases, both minor and serious, can also cause dry skin problems. The best way to treat these cases of dry skin depends on the illness. Sometimes, getting medication for the underlying condition directly will resolve the dry skin. But in other cases, you might still need to follow some of the basic dry skin care tips outlined above. Ask your doctor for advice.
While dry skin can be a sign of these more serious health conditions, it’s usually nothing more than run-of-the-mill dry skin — regardless of how horrible it feels.
“I see a lot of people who are in so much discomfort from their dry skin that they think that they must be really sick,” says Kenet. “But they’re not, and it’s actually so easy to help them.”
So if your dry skin problem is making you miserable, it’s time to talk to a doctor. He or she can help you identify the causes and get you the treatment you need. Doctors can recommend medicine if you need it, which could include antihistamines for itchiness or prescription creams, including steroids.
“If you’ve been struggling with dry skin, and you’ve tried various things and none of them work, don’t hesitate to see a doctor,” says Petronic-Rosic. “There’s just no reason to suffer when we can help in so many ways.
Perception, though we believe is restricted to respective senses, in reality, is done through the coordination of the five senses along with mind(mind is taken as an organ in Indian Philosophy) .
We see through eyes because eyes are tuned in to the vibrations of the objects which we see, that is it is in the same wave length as that of the object.If the vibrations of the objects vary, then eye can not see.If the vibrations(energy radiation) of a particular object,that has to be heard, is in the range of eye’s vibration, then we see the sound.
Principle underlying the phenomena is the fact that energy is the underlying Principle and the difference between Matter and Energy is one of degree, not of kind.
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A study found that inaudible puffs of air delivered alongside certain sounds influenced what participants thought they were listening to.
Writing in the journal Nature, the team said the findings showed that audio and visual clues were not the only important factors in how people hear.
The findings may lead to better aids for the hard of hearing, experts said.
It is already well known that visual cues from a speaker’s face can enhance or interfere with how a person hears what is being said.
If further research can show the same effect is observed when listening to everyday conversation in the ‘real’ world, then it could help improve hearing aids
In the latest study, researchers at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver wanted to look at whether tactile sensations also affected how sounds are heard.
They compared sounds which when spoken are accompanied by a small inaudible breath of air, such as “pa” and “ta” with sounds which do not such as “ba” and “da”.
At the same time, participants were given – or not – a small puff of air to the back of the hand or the neck.
They found that “ba” and “da”, known as unaspirated sounds, were heard as the aspirated equivalents, “pa” and “ta”, when presented alongside the puff of air. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8374910.stm
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