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If you are going to the drug store, you can find some food supplement that will give you all the benefits of some nutrition and also vitamins that you may not get from your daily meals. Consuming a proper dosage of food supplements is good for your health especially if you take it regularly. Some of you may still wonder on why we should take proper and regular supplements. If you have it properly, you will get all the benefits of having a health body.

There are some prominent food supplements that you should consume in order to get all the benefits of having a proper nutrition. The first ones are multivitamins and minerals, those two foods will help you to get all vitamins that are needed to complete all nutrition you have consumed. If you already consume vitamins A, vitamins C, vitamins C and any other anti oxidant, you will get a high productivity of oxidation products. You may also take vitamins D that you can get from the sun rays in the morning. This vitamin is important to consume especially for some people who lived in an area that is lack of sun rays.

You may also need to consume an enough cod liver oil to get a complete supplement for your body. Cod fish contains the highest substances of Omega 3 that is noted as better supplements compare to organic acid that you may get from the fruits and also vegetables you have consumed. The Cod fish also converts the Omega 3 to DHA to get the maximum result of food supplements. It will be better if you consume it twice a week to get maximum benefits of cod liver oil. You may also consume pro-biotic that effectively help you to get a good bacteria for your immune system. Consuming an enough number of pro-biotic will help you to prevent from all kinds of diseases that can be produced by the lower rate of your immune system.

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Baby boomers, or individuals born between 1946 and 1964, are leading the push toward affordable dental care at home and abroad. A struggling economy, cutbacks in government aid, lack of comprehensive dental care insurance for seniors and the inability of many dental facilities to meet and address the needs of seniors has compelled many to seek dental implants and other dental care needs in foreign destinations.

Increased Demand for Dental Health and Wellness Abroad
Medical and dental tourism experts project that over 70,000 seniors require dental or medical services in the U.S. alone, and with people living longer, the global demand for adequate dental services are at a premium these days. The World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress expects that massive numbers of Americans will venture beyond domestic borders for dental care in the coming decade.

With dental and healthcare in India, Thailand, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Croatia, and dozens of other international destinations increasing their reputations for providing some of the best dental, medical and surgical care in the world, seniors in other countries are following suit. Travelers from Nigeria, the Middle East, including Iraqis, and inhabitants of central European countries are finding greater accessibility, affordability and options in traveling beyond their borders for dental care and wellness.

Dental Implants Continue to Be Most Popular
Dental implants continue to be one of the most popular dental procedures among seniors and adults seeking restored chewing function, as well as those looking for enhanced cosmetic appearance. Dental implants replace teeth lost due to trauma, gum disease, tooth decay, and imperfections of the root canal.

The most common type of dental implant is called a root-form titanium dental implant, a type of endosteal implant placed directly into the jawbone structure. Artificial teeth are attached to this structure with nails, screws, or cones. This type of procedure is recommended for those with minimal to moderate tooth loss. Other types of implants, such as sub-periosteal, plate-form, and ramus-frame are also commonly used for a multitude of artificial teeth insertion procedures.

Dental implant procedures can be extremely expensive when performed in the United States, where the average cost of dental implants can range from $1,000-$5,000 per tooth. Extensive reconstructive dental implants can cost anywhere from $20,000-$100,000. The same procedures performed across borders, especially in Mexico, South America and in European countries such as Hungary, cost substantially less, with savings of up to 75%.

Dental Care Choices
Facilities around the globe are filling the needs of not only the coming generation of baby boomers, but young and middle-aged adults requiring the best in dental care and services to meet their cosmetic and physical needs.

Dental clinics such as Alfadent, in Cancun, Mexico and Prudent Hungary in Hungary, offer options to travelers, including the latest in technological equipment and dental procedures. All Smiles in Bangalore, India and Chaves Dental care in Jaco, Costa Rica offer travelers true choices when it comes to dental health and wellness.

From Poland to Thailand and from Turkey to Egypt, today’s consumers have immediate access to dental resources and travel packages that combine the best of dental care with the ultimate of vacation destinations. Accessing medical providers such as PlacidWay helps consumers from around the globe make educated and informed decisions regarding their dental care, and offers enhanced accessibility and options to meet just about any dental concern or need.

This article focuses on the need for mental health nurses to promote sexual health. As a mental health nurse I have observed that during practice, nurses are encountering problems dealing with sexual health issues in mental health. Clients have experienced sexual health needs that nurses failed to meet and many nurses have experienced that they are out of depth.

Lomas (2009) carried out a survey with at least 283 mental health professionals of which half of them were nurses.  Evidence from the research showed that even though 80% of the participants were in support of the idea that sexual health promotion was a vital part of their role, only 30%, representing less than half the participants regularly discussed sexual health with mental health patients, (Lomas 2009).   A revelation also made by Lomas (2009), survey suggested that 92% of respondents had no clue that people with schizophrenia were at an increased risk of contracting HIV than the general population, 72% were not even convinced that they were more likely to engage in high-risk sexual behaviour.   From the participants, 14%  felt uncomfortable discussing sexual health issues with mental health patients, gay and lesbian issues was a very uncomfortable topic for 13% of them.  This queries whether mental health nurses are well equipped to promote sexual health, (Lomas 2009),

Through this, mental health nurses must  learn to appreciate the clause from the National Midwifery Council (2004) stating that health care professionals are expected to continuously update knowledge and skills throughout our working life and regularly take part in learning activities that develop our competence and performance.  In support to this, Higgins et al (2006)suggested that individuals with `severe’ mental health problems will most likely end up engaging in high-risk sexual activities creating the susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections.  In Higgins et al (2006)literature review from 1980 to 2005 focusing on sexual health education and sexual dysfunction emanating from prescribed medication, it was confirmed that sexual health education programmes were beneficial.   Education proved to produce a reduction in sexual risk activities compared to complete cessation. This undoubtedly highlights the issue that mental health professionals should make an effort to deliver holistic care that includes sexual health promotion (Higgins et al 2006)

In a similar study conducted but this time it included Glove-wearing Hughes and Gray (2009) states that only 61% of the participants reported wearing gloves whilst administering an injection.  Hughes and Gray (2009) continue to say that the nurses are also risking infection by not wearing gloves.

Bahrick and Harris (2009) emphasises that antidepressants are a popular cause for sexual dysfunction.   This suggests that reassurance and advice from nurses becomes a necessity.  Having an understanding of sexual health would make it easier for nurses to offer appropriate advice because sometimes this becomes debilitating for the mental health clients and therefore requires intervention Bahrick and Harris (2009).  Hughes and Gray (2009) mentioned that the lack of awareness and knowledge of sexual health does not only leave the clients disadvantaged by not having reasonable access to sexual health services or relevant information on sexual health.  Hughes and Gray (2009)   goes on to say that by this level of lack of knowledge, the mental health nurses continue to place themselves at risk.

In a study conducted by Cochran and Mays (2000), evidence was transparent that there was an escalated risk of suicide symptoms among homosexually experienced men.  Cochran and Mays (2000), further explains that some gay men also reported the risk of recurrent depression as slightly increased.  This again makes it a necessity for mental health nurses to be aware and well equipped w ith sexual health knowledge in order to be able to holistically assist their clients in a non judgmental manner. (Cochran and Mays 2000)

Interestingly MIND (2008) highlighted another good reason for mental health nurses to be aware of sexual health issues.  MIND (2008) explained that the distress experienced by some lesbians, gay men as well as bisexual’s mental distress is not due to their sexuality instead it is seen as the impact of heterosexism and homophobia,  MIND (2008).  As a result of this, many lesbians, gay men as well as bisexual’s find it a daunting task for fear of being seen as abnormal as well as not being understood.  MIND (2008) confirms that there is evidence that these concerns or worries are not baseless as homosexuality used to be seen as a psychiatric diagnosis in 1993.  Although nowadays there is an improvement in the awareness in the mental health field, it would be more beneficial for mental health nurses to be well equipped to deliver sexual health to clients with serious mental health problems (Mind 2008)

Implications for practice

This exercise has made it possible to identify gaps in service provision.  From my own experience, I have witnessed situations were mental health clients bring contraceptive pills on the ward and the nurses role is to administer them.  This questions whether these clients suffering from severe mental illness are aware of other sexual health issues other than pregnancy.  In support to this, The Royal College of Nursing (2001) has highlighted that contraception alongside teenage pregnancies and sexual infections are some of the significant issues that have a great impact on health care practice. The Royal College of Nursing (2001) has highlighted that “sexual health is about the holistic care of patients and clients”, it was also brought to attention that Clinical practice, Clinical education practice and Clinical policy development are essential in ensuring holistic care in sexual health. This has proved that evidence based practice is essential in delivering successful holistic care.  This includes sexual health for mental health patients facilitated by mental health nurses.  In support to this, Dawes et al (2005) emphasises that evidence based-practice ensures that individual health professionals practice based on sound research and successful outcome.  Every registered nurse needs to consider the evidence-based for practice in a multitude of areas as this is a requirement of Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC 2004).

Having a good knowledge base on sexual health promotion will not only help to educate mental health clients on sexual health but when health promotion is carried out by mental health nurses, it could become cost effective.  This will also be supporting the Government in fulfilling its pledge in the NHS Plan to make progress in the amelioration of ill health.  The Royal College of Nursing (2001).

Through undertaking a literature review, this has also provided guidance that will enable us as mental health nurses to be keen on development and evaluation of sexual health education programmes that will be beneficial for our service users.  However, this also enlightens us to the fact that mental health nurses need to prioritise sexual health training and practice development or make an effort to make it part of their personal development plan in order to bridge the theory and practice gap. It should also be noted that they are also some hindrances. It is obviously a rather daunting task after considering the financial issues faced by the government as a result of the recession.   The Royal College of Nursing (2001) has highlighted that a lack of interest to develop knowledge in sexual health has been one of the hindrances.  On the other hand, another advantage brought about by continuing professional development is that resources are utilised more effectively. This is confirmed by the Chartered Institute of Professional Development (CIPD 2010), continuing professional development makes staff become more productive and work with efficiency by focusing on their own learning through reflection, (CIPD 2010).

The health care delivery system is plagued by lack of resources. Updating knowledge and skills ensures that the best use of these resources is put into practice. A continuing professional development allows the individual to work out what area of practice requires development in this case sexual health promotion by mental health nurses, This will be made possible through highlighting gaps in their knowledge and experience.therefore giving the individual a chance to compare what knowledge and skills they possess, and what is expected at their level of professional practice, (CIPD 2010).

Sexual health skills are required or desirable to meet the demands of the promotion of sexual health.  It also serves as a way of improving one’s competences to ensure satisfactory performance during sexual health promotion.  Enhancing knowledge and skills for mental health nurses allows the individual to engage in evidence based practice. Simpson and Dodds (2004).  This promotes conventionality minimising ambiguity and rendering information shared between health professionals and clients.  Improving teamwork this way reflects a climate that best supports a therapeutic environment (Simpson and Dodds, 2004).  Another vital point to make is that this form of practice could be useful to bridge the theory – practice gap as research evidence have proved that mental health nurses certainly need to be better equipped to promote sexual health.  Hughes and Gray (2009) argue that it is essential for policies to improve in order to extend on the achievements of the National Service Framework for Mental Health. The New Horizons programme is a programme that was launched by the Department of Health in 2009; this is a 10-year strategy to continue to improve the mental health services offered by 2020. However, this does not mention sexual health, (NHS Choices 2010)

The Royal College of Nurses (2001), states that health promotion policies that dispel inequalities in sexual health should be put in place and utilised. In addition to this, Gray et al (2002) pointed out that the sexual health policies of several mental health NHS Trusts are completely out dated, Gray et al (2002) further says that most of these policies simply states that patients are not permitted to have sex whilst on the ward.  Gray et al (2002) gave as an example a policy from a mental health Trust that simply states that ‘Sexual activity involving patients on hospital premises is not an acceptable form of behaviour’.

Developments and improvements in practice need to be made.  In order to achieve safe effective nursing practice, it is paramount to be able to enhance knowledge, skills, values and attitudes towards professional practice. This could be done through staff training and adopting a learning culture. However, time and duties need to be well managed in order to make this a success.  In addition to this, Nurse Week (2005), points out that nurses tend to spend most of their time in administrative and managerial duties which prevent them from spending time engaging in more therapeutic work with patients.  A learning culture is a practice of a ‘no blame’ approach to management which according to Collier (2005) generally translate theory and directives into practice in a meaningful way.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this article has demonstrated the relevance of mental health nurses having a good knowledge base of sexual health and the benefits of it and substantiated it with evidence   The literature used during this exercise highlights the need for mental health nurses to have sexual health knowledge and how much the mental health patients will benefit from sexual health education.  It has also proved that with sexual health education, evidence shows that they can be a reduction in sexually transmitted infections.   It is important to state finally that this exercise has given me a clear understanding of the importance of mental health nurses being able to promote sexual health.    It is clear that clients with mental health problems are more likely to experience problems with their sexual health.

The experience I had made me realise that knowledge is power and when faced with situations were mental health clients have sexual health needs they do not have enough knowledge on.  Health promotion is also identified among the seven pillars of clinical governance initiative (DOH, 1998), in which I will be expected to engage in my professional practice as a registered nurse.  In order to practice ethically and to empower clients to live an independent life, mental health nurses need to have knowledge about how to respond to the needs of people with mental illness in an ethical, honest, and non judgemental manner and this includes sexual health.

By Beatrice Kungwengwe

Women all over the world have been using mineral makeup to enhance their beauty for almost 40 years. Mineral make up is made from finely crushed minerals found from the earth and made into a powder form. This fine natural material is then incorporated into your favorite organic cosmetics. Women have found that mineral makeup is healthier, lighter, safer and more attractive on the skin than other non organic cosmetics. The natural glow that organic cosmetics portray on the skin is unavoidable beauty and the finely crushed powder is easily applied to the skin to leave a lasting impression. Typical non organic cosmetics are full of harmful chemicals and dyes. The chemicals are absorbed into the skin leaving your skin feeling leathery, tough, and fake. Prolonged use of chemical cosmetics can leave your face permanently tough and may prevent elasticity resulting in wrinkles and loose skin.

There are thousands of companies who promote organic cosmetics and mineral makeup; however, you should read the fine print to ensure the makeup you are purchasing is in fact organic. Many companies believe that by adding one or two natural ingredients or synthetic ingredients to their list of chemicals it will make it all organic. This is a huge misconception that has resulted in thousands of women purchasing fake organic cosmetics.

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Dental care for dogs is to be given more emphasis nowadays because of the fact that dental diseases are emerging in the case of pet animals like dogs to a greater extent. Although you are giving home dental care, if you suspect that dental disease is beyond your control, then immediately get in contact with your veterinarian for proper treatment.

Dogs love to chew on bones and this is good in that it helps them to develop strong teeth structure in a natural manner. You should avoid bone materials that have very sharp points that could lodge in the dogs throat.

Also keep in mind that the breeds of dogs like Pekingese, etc. are more prone for the development of teeth diseases because the teeth are closely crowded in the oral cavity because of the small size of the these dogs. Hence, these dogs need to be checked regularly for the formation of excessive plaque.

Dental care for dogs first starts with oral examinations and teeth cleanings. Look for any cavities…gum redness…swelling … foul odors. These can be signs of serious health problems such as heart, lung and kidney disease.

Recreational raw beef bones are wonderful materials to keep the teeth structures of your dog clean and free from the formation of plaque buildup of bacterial organisms. Pet tooth brushes are available at pet stores along with special kinds of toothpastes. It’s probably best to start with a small toothbrush. Your dogs teeth should be checked and brushed at least weekly, preferably more often. Dental hygiene is another bit of preventive medicine that can be easily accomplished if begun while your dog is a pup. Your investment in a canine toothbrush and toothpaste will pay for itself many times over.

Specially prepared food materials are available in pet stores that help remove tartar and plaque from the teeth structures. Rubber toys smeared with toothpaste will also act as a tooth brush when they chew on it. Some dry dog foods are specially made to add strength to the teeth structures and fight plaque.

Plaque buildup should be removed periodically to avoid any occurrence of periodontal diseases, which are common among dogs. Dental wipes, which are available in pet stores, also helps to remove more plaque and tartar like materials that are loosely attached to the dogs teeth.

Like with humans, dogs need proper dental care. Dental care for dogs should be as important as taking care of our own teeth.

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