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A Bangor clinic that has long provided abortions and other health services for women will soon offer its first birth control procedure for men.

In October, a nurse practitioner at the Mabel Wadsworth Center will begin performing vasectomies on men and transgender women as part of its growing mission to meet the sexual and reproductive health needs of all genders and identities, according to Executive Director Andrea Irwin.

Weve seen a lot of folks come in with an unintended pregnancy and their partner is waiting to get a vasectomy, Irwin said. Weve heard its hard to get into places [for the procedure], so it made sense to look into offering it. And as a provider that serves a lot of trans clients, we want to serve trans women in a place thats open and affirming.

Irwin said that the new offering will advance the clinics bedrock feminist mission by forcing sexual partners to bear more of the responsibility for preventing pregnancy.

By offering vasectomies, the group also hopes to bring in a new funding stream to support its core mission of offering abortions, as it has been doing since 1994, and other services such as birth control and pregnancy and STD testing.

A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that blocks sperm from leaving the bodies of men and transgender women by snipping and sealing the tubes connecting their testicles to their urethral opening, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Although vasectomies can be reversed, health professionals generally urge patients to view it as a permanent procedure that they should only pursue if they want to give up the ability to induce a pregnancy.

At the Mabel Wadsworth Center, the operation will generally require three appointments: an initial consultation, the procedure itself and a followup visit. The nonprofit organization will accept MaineCare or private health insurance for the service, and patients who are paying out of pocket may qualify for discounts depending on their income level.

Patients whose annual income is at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level that level works out to $18,735 for an individual in 2019, according to HealthCare.gov will be able to pay $525 for the vasectomy. Thats the same price the center charges anyone for an abortion.

The out-of-pocket cost for other patients seeking a vasectomy would be $750 if their income is at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty level $31,225 for an individual and $1,000 for everyone else.

Those numbers could change as the center begins to see how much reimbursement it collects from patients with insurance, Irwin said.

We want to send the message that everyone deserves access to reproductive health care, regardless of gender identity, where they live, their income level, she said.

Maines two other abortion providers, Maine Family Planning and Planned Parenthood, do not currently offer vasectomies at their locations in the Pine Tree State, according to their websites.

While vasectomies will be the first birth control service available to men at the Mabel Wadsworth Center, the clinic has begun offering STD testing and treatment to men in recent years. As it branches out, it has also begun offering hormone therapy for transgender people, prenatal care and mental health counseling.

It recently hired a nurse practitioner to serve as the centers clinical director, according to Irwin. It also now employs an advocate who can help connect patients to resources such as MaineCare, the states version of Medicaid.

Irwin said that a combination of grant funding and the states expansion of Medicaid under Gov. Janet Mills has helped the Mabel Wadsworth Center afford to start its new programs.

This story appears through a media sharing agreement with Bangor Daily News.

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A transgender man desperate to have his breasts removed says he "can't wait two and a half years" for an NHS spot.

Jesse Churchill, 24, came out as non-binary transmasculine - a person who was assigned female at birth, but who identifies with masculinity to a greater extent than with femininity - in 2017.

His GP referred him to a Gender Identity Clinic (GIC) and the process of his transition began.

But Jesse is still waiting for gender reassignment surgery and says the lengthy NHS waiting list for trans people is "long, harrowing, exhausting and is costing lives", Birmingham Live reports.

Research undertaken by Stonewall, an LGBTQ+ rights charity, shows suicide and self-harm is common for members of the transgender community and almost half of young trans people have attempted to take their own life.

According to research, the longer they have to wait for the surgery to correct their gender, the longer they are forced to suffer with gender dysphoria.

Jess, from Great Barr, Birmingham, came out as bisexual when he was 15 but did not reveal his true gender identity until he was 22.

Despite getting himself on the list to correct his gender back in 2017, when the waiting time was estimated to be two years, he has suffered multiple delays.

The 24-year-old is now attempting to crowdfund 6,300 and pay for the surgery privately.

He said: "It wasnt until I met people within the community that I was able to access the proper language and education that I could comfortably figure out my gender expression and identity.

"I never had any queer friends growing up, despite being out as bi since I was 15. I then fully came out as non-binary trans masc in 2017.

"My family and friends were fantastic about it all, although my mum didnt quite understand at first, shes really taken it on board and is beyond supportive.

"Ive been incredibly lucky to be loved and supported by such wonderful people in my life. As soon as I came out I went to my GP to get referred to a GIC as I knew the waiting time was very long.

"I still decided to seek private health care to get testosterone, which Ive been on for over a year now. My plan was to get hormones privately and then wait for the NHS to get top surgery."

He continues: "Id heard stories of people not having their referral ever received so out of fear I decided to contact my GIC, bear in mind their minimum waiting time was 2 years and I was coming up to that when I contacted them.

"They confirmed they have my referral but regretted to inform me that the minimum time has now increased so Id be waiting even longer.

"The wait time for my GIC has been extended to two and a half years, and again this is only the minimum wait time, anyone could be waiting much longer than that.

"Even then when you do get an appointment, it's not just the one you have, and I've known people wait up to 12 months in between appointments, then you've got to get a surgery referral and be put on a surgeon's long waiting list.

"The NHS wait for trans people is long, harrowing, exhausting and is costing lives."

Mental health problems are effecting the trans community worldwide and according to the 2016 study by the National Centre for Transgender Equality, of the 17,715 trans people they surveyed, 40% had attempted suicide in the US.

It also found that 14% were sent to therapy by their families in an attempt to 'cure' them, 10% reported violence from a family member and 8% revealed that they were kicked out of their family home.

The UK statistics from the year prior showed that that 34.4% of trans adults had attemptedsuicideat least once and almost 14% of trans adults had attemptedsuicidemore than twice.

Just like other trans men in the wait for surgery, Jesse uses a binder to reduce the appearance of his chest.

"I bind every time I leave the house to completely pass as male," he says.

"As a tall, heavily tattooed man with a beard I pass anyway but binding not only helps with my dysphoria of my chest but also helps me pass safely.

"Its still very dangerous to be obviously trans today and I try my best to avoid any more abuse than I already do.

"As a queer looking man, it doesnt stop people from shouting homophobic slurs at me so I try to minimise any more abuse through binding.

"I bind for long periods of time especially with traveling around the country for my job.

"Its painful and Ive had to cancel seeing family and friends, miss out on events because I know Ill be too exhausted.

"Im 24 and I just want to be able to live how Im supposed to.

"Recommended binding is eight hours a day, and for someone who works full time this is completely unrealistic.

"Long term use can result in pain, damage to breast tissue, discomfort and physical restrictions."

The Nottinghamshire Health NHS Foundation Trust said: "There is currently an exceptional demand for appointments in our service.

"This is due to a large and increasing number of referrals, and the continuing care of our existing service users.

"As a result, unfortunately the waiting time for first appointments continues to rise. It is currently in excess of two and a half years from when we received the referral. This is an estimate and is liable to change depending on the needs of our current service users.

"We sincerely apologise to all our service users who are waiting for a first appointment with us. We appreciate how challenging this can be and we are doing all we can to see people as soon as possible."

Jesse has been campaigning on social media for donations to his GoFundMe page which has now reached 740.

Top surgery is usually the first surgery involved in gender reassignment treatment after extensive hormone replacement therapy.

This procedure involves the removal of the breasts in cases of a female to male transition.

The minimum waiting time for this procedure at NHS Gender clinics is two years but it is more often longer than that.

As patients wait to go under the knife, they wear binders which restrict the breasts and reduce the appearance of them. It is recommended that they are not worn for longer than eight hours at a time as they can become uncomfortable and painful.

Wearing them for long periods can also cause damage to the breast tissue but for some trans men, they have no choice but to wear them for long hours of the day.

Some trans men from lower income families are unable to afford their own binder and resort to making their own which can also cause health problems.

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THE mum of one of Britain's youngest transgender kids has blasted critics who said her son was too young to become a girl from the age of just three.

Luna Schofield has identified as a girl since the age of three and her mum Jeneen has hit back at critics who say her daughter was allowed to make the life-changing decision too young.

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Jeneen revealed how her child wished to be female every Christmas from the age of just three.

She has now officially changed her name by deed poll to Luna and is thought to be the UK's youngest transgender child after being given a new passport and permission to wear a skirt to school.

NHS worker Jeneen, 37, told The Sunday Mirror that she initially "brushed" off her toddler's "silly" pleas to become a girl - believing it was a "phase".

But Luna's repeated appeals - which first started "soon after her third birthday" - led her mum to reconsider her approach.

On her fifth birthday she spent the day at Disneyland Paris in a dress. She couldnt have been happier

Jeneen, of Liverpool, said: "My family felt she was too young to make the decision to be a girl.

"But I didnt want to tell her how she felt and knew this wasnt going away.

Jeneen then phased out the "football stuff" that her toddler always seemed to shun - preferring to play with dolls and dressing up.

And at five, Luna was allowed to "socially transition - growing her hair and dressing in traditionally female clothing in public.

Jeneen added: "Before then shed worn princess dresses to the local shop with me, or at home.

"On her fifth birthday she spent the day at Disneyland Paris in a dress. She couldnt have been happier.

At the top of every Christmas and birthday wishlist was to be a girl."

But Jeneen still found it "hard to accept" what she was seeing - and at times felt like she was "grieving" for her lost son.

She added: "Suddenly I was so scared about how it might cause problems for her.

"I sat in my car and cried my heart out. I didnt really know what trans meant.

"For weeks I was petrified Luna would have a loveless life full of people hating her.

But Jeneen reached out for support online and was aided by the Mermaids trans-support charity.

She added: The more research, the more I realised transitioning didnt mean the end.

"Luna could have a happy life and find love as a girl.

And single mum Jeneen also believes it would be wrong to force her daughter to "live a lie" - despite the latest NHS warnings.

This month psychologists said children are being allowed to live as the opposite sex too soon - a decision that could do long-term harm.

Figures show the number of gender dysphoria children in Britain doubled in the past year.

And last year 2,590 children were referred to the Leeds-based Gender Identity Development Service, where Luna visits.

That accounts for a rise of nearly 100 per cent in just four years.

Social psychologist Dr David Canter said: No one should be assigned the label transgender before puberty.

"If the child is unhappy then the reasons should be explored without assigning labels.

And consultant psychiatrist and TV doc Raj Persaud added: A careful medical assessment is needed to understand what is going on.

"Only then can decisions be reached.

But Jeneen insisted it would be wrong to force her child not to live as she pleases - because she "never encouraged Luna to be a girl."

Now, Luna's classmates are "accepting" of her choices, Jeneen said - giving her an "overwhelming" sense of relief.

But Jeneen still needs to handle "horrific online comments about the parents of trans children - including some that said they "should be killed."

Jeneen added:I know she will encounter comments as she grows up, hated for something she didnt choose, but I can either have a dead son or a happy, confident daughter.

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Luna now attends gender clinic appointments where she is encouraged to explore her identity.

And once she hits puberty she will be able to chose if she wants to take hormone blockers and medication to change her body.

Jeneen added: "It will be her decision, and hers only.

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Unexpected weight loss can be associated with cancer, but also with a range of other conditions

Weight loss codes in primary care typically represent 5% loss within a 6 month period, but there is a lack of evidence on how much weight loss and over what time period increase the likelihood of a cancer diagnosis in primary care

Urgently refer people over the age of 60 years with unexpected weight loss for investigations to exclude cancer

The optimal diagnostic strategy to detect cancer in patients with weight loss remains unclear

Unexpected weight loss presents a diagnostic challenge in primary care. It is associated with a wide range of benign and serious conditions (box 1).1

CardiovascularEnd stage heart failure (cardiac cachexia)

EndocrineAdrenal insufficiency, diabetes, hyperthyroidism

GastrointestinalDiarrhoea, colitis, malabsorption, mesenteric ischaemia

InfectionChronic infection (such as HIV, tuberculosis)

MalignancySolid tumours more likely than haematological malignancies

MedicationAntidepressants, antiepileptics, anxiolytics, diuretics, laxatives, stimulants

NeurologicalDementia, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disease, Parkinsons disease, stroke

PsychiatricAnorexia nervosa, anxiety, bulimia, depression

RenalEnd stage renal failure (uraemic cachexia)

RespiratoryChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, vasculitis

RheumatologicRheumatoid arthritis

SocialExcess alcohol consumption, neglect, use of opiates, poor oral health, poverty, smoking

Weight loss may be missed or misattributed because of several factors (see box 2). Once it is detected, the uncertainty for clinicians is not about whether unexpected weight loss is a symptom of concern, it is about who should be investigated further and who can be spared unnecessary investigation. Specifically, how much weight loss, over how much time, in combination with what other clinical features makes cancer sufficiently likely to warrant urgent investigation?

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From the age of three, Jeneen Schofields only child made the same Christmas and birthday wish: I want to be a girl.

While family snaps show the tot in a Liverpool football kit, Jeneen says her toddler, born a boy, soon sensed he should be living life as a girl.

And last year, at the age of seven, her wish came true when her name was officially changed by deed poll to Luna.

She started wearing a skirt to school and got a new passport too as one of Britains youngest transgender children.

Today her proud mum opens her heart on the life-changing events and defies critics who believe her decision to let Luna choose her gender was premature.

NHS worker Jeneen, 37, tells of the moment Luna, now eight, was set free and talks of her grieving process as she let her little boy go.

The mum says: Luna was asking when she could be a girl soon after her third birthday. I brushed it off as a phase and told her to stop being silly.

But she kept asking. My family felt she was too young to make the decision to be a girl, but I didnt want to tell her how she felt and knew this wasnt going away.

Lunas story comes as figures show the number of gender dysphoria children in Britain doubled in the past year.

Referrals to Englands only specialist clinic for transgender children have risen nearly 100 per cent in four years.

Last year 2,590 children were referred to the Leeds-based Gender Identity Development Service, where Luna visits.

Jeneen tells how Luna always shunned football stuff, preferring to play with dolls and dress-up. At five she was allowed to socially transition.

Jeneen adds: Before then shed worn princess dresses to the local shop with me, or at home. On her fifth birthday she spent the day at Disneyland Paris in a dress. She couldnt have been happier.

At the top of every Christmas and birthday wishlist was to be a girl. It was hard to accept what I was seeing.

Luna had only been at school a few weeks when Jeneen asked to speak to her teacher.

She explains: It was World Book Day. I explained Luna wanted to go as Alice in Wonderland and I asked if she thought there might be more to this. The teacher agreed, saying she noticed Luna always being the mum or sister when kids played dressing-up.

Suddenly I was so scared about how it might cause problems for her. I sat in my car and cried my heart out. I didnt really know what trans meant. For weeks I was petrified Luna would have a loveless life full of people hating her.

But Jeneen says YouTube videos of parents of trans kids talking about their situation plus resources downloaded from Mermaids, the trans-support charity helped her realise Luna could find happiness.

She adds: The more research, the more I realised transitioning didnt mean the end. Luna could have a happy life and find love as a girl.

But this month NHS psychologists said children are allowed to live as the opposite sex too soon. They say letting kids as young as six socially transition could do long-term harm by forcing them to choose too early.

Two top doctors also advised caution.

Social psychologist Dr David Canter said: No one should be assigned the label transgender before puberty. If the child is unhappy then the reasons should be explored without assigning labels.

Consultant psychiatrist and TV doc Raj Persaud added: A careful medical assessment is needed to understand what is going on. Only then can decisions be reached.

But single mum Jeneen insists it would have been wrong to let Luna live a lie. And she stresses: One thing I was sure of was how Id certainly never encouraged Luna to be a girl.

In 2016 Jeneen took Luna to Liverpool Pride, where Mermaids had a stall. They met a family with a trans child a year older than Luna.

Jeneen recalls: She had started to wear girls clothes and seemed so happy. I asked Luna if she wanted some normal girls clothes, rather than princess dresses, and she was so excited.

So she took Luna to Primark where they bought three dresses, a pair of pink jeans and some bobbles.

Seeing her spinning around in the changing rooms in her new clothes was heart-melting, like shed been set free, Jeneen says.

The moment we got home Luna emptied her wardrobe of all the boys clothes, put them into bin bags and put her new clothes up with pride.

Days later Jeneen told her mum that Luna would be wearing girls clothes.

She says: We had an explosive argument, Mum telling me, I cant take her out in girls clothes! I screamed back saying she had to be more understanding and supportive.

Mum called back later saying how sorry she was, how she loved us, but she was so scared. I explained I was more scared than anyone, but I couldnt help Luna on my own.

And with the heads blessing at the start of Lunas second year at school, she proudly wore a girls uniform.

Everyone was so accepting. Other kids would ask why she was in a dress, and shed reply, Because it makes me happy, and that was it.

The sense of relief when she came home that first day with a smile on her face was overwhelming.

Then came the issue of a name.

After trying Alice for a week, she switched to Luna a nod to the fact she and Jeneen look for the moon at night to make a wish before bedtime.

The process hasnt been easy though and Jeneen admits grieving as Facebook time hop photos would pop up of Luna as a baby making me feel like Id lost my old child.

But she stresses: I explained how I felt to friends not in the trans community. They told me I should be grateful to have a child.

Its a complex emotion as a parent of a trans child. Last thing I wanted was to cause offence to any parent who has lost a child because of an accident or illness.

After being a nurse for 11 years, Jeneen started a course in therapy and it helped her come to terms with their new life.

This, plus being part of an invaluable Mermaids network in Liverpool, gave her the confidence and strength to handle horrific online comments.

She adds: I stopped reading comments saying how the parents should be killed or needed sectioning. This was about Lunas happiness.

I know she will encounter comments as she grows up, hated for something she didnt choose, but I can either have a dead son or a happy, confident daughter.

At times, Jeneen has turned to the trans and LGBT communities, hate crime officers and even her MP for support.

A touching symbol came when Luna was re-baptised last year.

Jeneen says: The vicar couldnt have been more supportive, even wearing a rainbow silk scarf.

When I see and hear how Luna has accepted her authentic self, how happy, intelligent and hilariously funny she is, it makes me very proud. Kids need to be themselves to flourish, not what someone else wants them to be.

Luna has had five gender clinic appointments and can ask questions and explore ideas about her own identity.

Jeneen says: The next change wont be for a few years when Luna starts puberty and she can choose for herself if she wants hormone blockers and medication, and whatever else she chooses. But it will be her decision, and hers only.

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Glucagon therapy is primarily used in the management of hypoglycemia in adults, children, and pregnant women. Glucagon secreted by pancreas which is released in form of glucose that raise blood glucose levels by liver to convert glycogen to glucose. Glucagon is a medication for the treatment of severe low blood sugar level (Hypoglycemia). Glucagon therapy comprises of injectable and nasal form for the treatment of hypoglycemia.

Glucagon Therapy Market: Drivers & Restraints

Glucagon therapy market is growing attributable to use as a cardiovascular stimulant after beta-blocker or calcium channel blocker overdose also glucagon therapy is utilized to restrain gastrointestinal motility to aid radiologic examinations. It may also be used to help make a detection of insulin. Increase in the number of mortality cases due to hypoglycemia, increase in the predominance of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients are the factors which contribute in the growth of glucagon therapy market. Increment in prevalence rate of hypoglycemia due to other diseases such as severe falciparum malaria have are other factors which can be responsible for the growth of glucagon therapy market. Glucagon therapy market is growing because of increment being used of beta blocker lethality as glucagon is generally accepted as an antidote, especially as first-line treatment in -blocker overdose as Cardiovascular medication overdose was the fourth driving reason of death. Increase in glucagon therapy market due to the growing prevalence of cardiovascular disease globally, trailed by an expected increase in the use of beta-blockers. Glucagon therapy is safe in pregnancy which has been approved by FDA is other factor for the growth in glucagon therapy market.

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Glucagon is a hormone created in the pancreas. Glucagon is utilized to raise exceptionally low blood glucose level. Glucagon is also utilized in diagnostic testing of the stomach and other digestive organs. With the predominance of diabetes increasing worldwide at remarkable rates in late decades, the improvement of significant medication treatments have extended too. Medication for controlling blood glucose levels are accessible in various stages, and advancements in medication measurement and delivery methods appear frequently. Among the pharmaceutical formulations, injectable utilized in diabetes management is insulin, which brings down glucose levels. Glucagon, then again, increase glucose levels and is frequently utilized for the treatment of hypoglycemia. Based on product type, inject glucagon segment is expected to take largest market share of Glucagon therapy market for the forecasted period. Based on application, emergency kit segment is expected to dominate for the forecasted period. Based on end user, hospital segment is expected to dominate for the forecasted period

Glucagon Therapy Market: Regional Outlook

North America account for the largest share in the global Glucagon therapy market owing to the increase in the prevalence of hypoglycemia in diabetes patients, increase in patient inflow for hypoglycemia in an emergency department, increase in incidence rate in neonates and children, increase in patients suffering from hypoglycemia due to other diseases and launch of nasal glucagon with better clinical benefits. In addition, increasing awareness among population and regulatory approvals for the products have fueled the market development. Europe is the second largest market and holds a remarkable share in the global glucagon therapy market. The Europe glucagon treatment market is relied upon to develop fundamentally during the estimated time period owing to accessibility of cutting edge treatment facilities, skilled technical professionals, and the government support for research and advancement. Asia Pacific Image Glucagon therapy market records for the quickest developing business sector attributable to increasing prevalence of hypoglycemia with diabetes and development of new hospitals and clinic institute.

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Health and fitness expertJillian Michaelsis opening up about struggling with the hormonal disorder PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) as a teenager.

PCOS is common, affecting 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, according to theU.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Women with PCOS can have irregular menstrual cycles and higher levels of the male hormone androgen, according to theMayo Clinic. The condition can also cause women to develop ovariancysts.

Michaels learned she had PCOS at 15 years old in an incredibly painful way. I discovered it because I had a cyst burst on one of my ovaries, Michaels shares with Yahoo Lifestyle. She was in so much pain that her mother thought Michaels appendix was bursting. Michaels was rushed to the emergency room where doctors discovered it was a cyst that had burst.

Her doctor suggested she go on birth control pills a common treatment for PCOS that helpsregulate periodsand lower androgen levels. But Michaels didnt want to take the medication.

She continued to develop cysts. When she was 21 years old, Michaels experienced a burst cyst yet again, which was her wakeup call. And then I began to try to understand it, she says, referring to the condition. Instead of throwing more drugs at the problem, I looked at why does the problem exists.

She found out that PCOS is linked to insulin resistance. In fact, according to theCleveland Clinic, insulin resistance is one of the root physiological imbalances in most, if not all, PCOS.

By changing her diet, Michaels thought she could sensitize her body to insulin. No fake sugars, no processed sugars, no processed grains things that drive insulin to the roof, she says. And over time, I pretty much had the situation under control. Her lifestyle changes had a dramatic impact on her health. I havent had an issue in about 20 years, she says. Its about eating right, working out, and eating clean. A lot of chemicals that are in our food wreak havoc on your endocrine system.

However, Michaels clarifies one thing about her choice not to take birth control pills to help her PCOS back when she was a teenager: Im not saying if your doctor puts you on a birth control pill, say no, she says. Im just saying for me personally, I was able to manage the situation with lifestyle.

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The Ballston building that used to house canceled chef Mike Isabellas Pepita is changing from a cantina that used to deliver toxins to customers livers into an anti-aging and wellness center that injects toxins directly into peoples faces. ARLnow reports that D.C.-based Javan Wellness, which offers services including botox, dermal fillers, IV hydration, and hormone replacement therapy, is targeting an October opening in the space at 4000 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington.

Pepita was part of a complex of three Mike Isabella Concepts restaurants in Arlington that closed earlier than expected in December following a bankruptcy filing amid a scandal stemming from allegations of sexual harassment that a former MIC manager brought against Isabella and his deputies. The Mexican restaurant opened in 2015.

Many of Isabellas former properties are still stagnant, and the companys assets have all been auctioned off in pieces. New York-based Urbanspace has taken over the Isabella Eatery in Tysons Galleria, bringing in an impressive collection of D.C. area chefs but running into its own lawsuit drama. The Hilton Brothers are putting a French bistro into the former Requin Brasserie, the first Isabella restaurant to close, in Virginias Mosaic District development. [ARLnow]

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New research suggests that women who take birth control pills are at a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), even after controlling for weight, family history of type 2 diabetes, blood pressure, and smoking.

The study, presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Barcelona, Spain, on September 16, 2019, also showed that women who go through puberty and menopause later have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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These findings support earlier research on the protective value of longer exposure to ones own sex hormones, says Stephanie S. Faubion, MD, the medical director of the North American Menopause Society and the director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Womens Health in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Faubion was not involved in this research. These results may help clinicians identify women with greater risk for diabetes in whom more aggressive lifestyle modification may be needed, says Dr. Faubion.

The research, set to be published in the journal Diabetologia, looked at 83,799 French women from the E3N prospective cohort study who were followed between 1992 and 2014. Through the use of computer modeling, scientists were able to adjust for type 2 diabetes risk factors such as smoking, age, physical activity, family history, blood pressure, education level, and socioeconomic status in order to find out how different hormonal factors impact a womans risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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There were several factors that were associated with a lower risk of developing T2D, including:

These findings are consistent with those of the Womens Health Initiative (WHI) trials, which suggested reduced risk of diabetes in women using menopausal hormone therapy, saysFaubion. In that large-scale long-term study, researchers found that women taking estrogen plus progestin reduced their risk for developing T2D by 14 to 19 percent.

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There are different theories on why estrogen might help reduce the risk of diabetes, says Sopio Tatulashvili, MD, an endocrinologist at Avicenne Hospital, Bobigny, France, and the lead author of the research. Pancreatic islet cells, important in regulating insulin secretion and glucose metabolism, contain estrogen receptors.It is hypothesized that when estradiol (a form of estrogen) interacts with those receptors it can help with the survival and stability of islet cells and in stimulating insulin synthesis, which aids glucose metabolism. This could make developing diabetes less likely, says Dr. Tatulashvili.

Estrogen also seems to increase insulin sensitivity and our muscles ability to efficiently metabolize glucose, which would also make the progression to diabetes less likely, she adds.

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Its not surprising that women who have less exposure to their own sex hormones have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, says Faubion. We see this same effect with other chronic diseases, especially if estrogen is lost early as in the case of early or premature menopause, says Faubion. Research has established a clear link to early loss of hormones (early or premature menopause-ovaries removed early) and accelerated aging and development of chronic diseases, including increased risk for heart disease, osteoporosis, dementia and even early death, says Faubion, who coauthored research on the potential long-term health consequences of early menopause.

A study published in Diabetologia in October 2017 found that women who had natural menopause at an earlier age (age 44 or younger) were at a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

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The study also found that the use of birth control pills at least once was associated with a 33 percent increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared with women who had never used them. Risk induced by oral contraceptives could lead to personalized advice for young women at risk of developing T2D, such as those with a family history of diabetes, those who are overweight or obese, or those with polycystic ovary syndrome, said the authors.

Its not clear why birth control pills could increase risk, but it may potentially relate to the progestogen component of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP), and so risk may vary based on type of progestogen found in the OCP, says Faubion. In any event, women should not alter their decision-making regarding their contraceptive method based on these results, she added.

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Tatulashvili agrees there is no clear explanation why contraceptive pill use is associated with higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Another hypothesis is that birth control pills can lead to higher than normal estradiol levels, which could cause insulin resistance in the liver or a reduction in the efficiency of glucose use and transport in muscle cells, says Tatulashvili.

More research is needed on the influence of each type and exposure of contraceptive agents before translating these findings into clinical practice and prevention strategies, says Tatulashvili.

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A Bangor clinic that has long provided abortions and other health services for women will soon offer its first birth control procedure for men.

In October, a nurse practitioner at the Mabel Wadsworth Center will begin performing vasectomies on men as well as on transgender women as part of its growing mission to meet the sexual and reproductive health needs of all genders and identities, according to Executive Director Andrea Irwin.

Weve seen a lot of folks come in with an unintended pregnancy and their partner is waiting to get a vasectomy, Irwin said. Weve heard its hard to get into places [for the procedure], so it made sense to look into offering it. And as a provider that serves a lot of trans clients, we want to serve trans women in a place thats open and affirming.

Irwin said that the new offering will advance the clinics bedrock feminist mission by forcing sexual partners to bear more of the responsibility for preventing pregnancy.

By offering vasectomies, the group also hopes to bring in a new funding stream to support its core mission of offering abortions, as it has been doing since 1994, and other services such as birth control and pregnancy and STD testing.

A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that blocks sperm from leaving the bodies of men and transgender women by snipping and sealing the tubes connecting their testicles to their urethral opening, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Although vasectomies can be reversed, health professionals generally urge patients to view it as a permanent procedure that they should only pursue if they want to give up the ability to induce a pregnancy.

At the Mabel Wadsworth Center, the operation will generally require three appointments: an initial consultation, the procedure itself and a followup visit. The nonprofit organization will accept MaineCare or private health insurance for the service, and patients who are paying out of pocket may qualify for discounts depending on their income level.

Patients whose annual income is at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level that level works out to $18,735 for an individual in 2019, according to HealthCare.gov will be able to pay $525 for the vasectomy. Thats the same price the center charges anyone for an abortion.

The out-of-pocket cost for other patients seeking a vasectomy would be $750 if their income is at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty level $31,225 for an individual and $1,000 for everyone else.

Those numbers could change as the center begins to see how much reimbursement it collects from patients with insurance, Irwin said.

We want to send the message that everyone deserves access to reproductive health care, regardless of gender identity, where they live, their income level, she said.

Maines two other abortion providers, Maine Family Planning and Planned Parenthood, do not currently offer vasectomies at their locations in the Pine Tree State, according to their websites.

While vasectomies will be the first birth control service available to men at the Mabel Wadsworth Center, the clinic has begun offering STD testing and treatment to men in recent years. As it branches out, it has also begun offering hormone therapy for transgender people, prenatal care and mental health counseling.

It recently hired a nurse practitioner to serve as the centers clinical director, according to Irwin. It also now employs an advocate who can help connect patients to resources such as MaineCare, the states version of Medicaid.

Irwin said that a combination of grant funding and the states expansion of Medicaid under Gov. Janet Mills has helped the Mabel Wadsworth Center afford to start its new programs.

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects about 4% to 10% of women. Both men and women produce androgen type hormones but men usually produce more androgens and women normally produce more estrogens. However, in some cases, women may produce too many androgen hormones, so that their testosterone levels are higher than normal.

The problem with PCOS is that it actually leads to alopecia like that seen in men. This means that there is often hair lost from the head in a similar fashion to that seen in men with androgenetic alopecia. The hormonal disruptions and increased androgen production that is seen in women with PCOS has also been linked to the development of other problems such as insulin resistance and increased inflammation in the body.

The hyperandrogenism actually impacts the hair follicles causing the thinning and loss of hair on the scalp. Although women with PCOS show male pattern hair loss on their scalp, elsewhere they grow excess body hair. They also tend to have more acne breakouts than other women and often gain too much weight.

PCOS is a condition that a woman should seek treatment for because it causes so many problems, and can even cause infertility and increases the risks of getting endometrial cancer. Treatment options vary but almost all doctors recommend changes in lifestyle such as increasing the amount of exercise and eating healthy, nutritious foods.

Besides lifestyle changes, birth control can be prescribed to help regulate hormone levels and to increase and control the levels of the female sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone. Women who have PCOS and who are trying to get pregnant are often put on fertility drugs since the condition frequently lowers fertility making pregnancy difficult.

The hair loss can be treated in a variety of ways including by getting hair transplant surgery. There are some medications as well that may be helpful for your hair, such as spironolactone, minoxidil and finasteride. The problem is that there are often unpleasant and unwanted side effects associated with taking these medications. They also may be a problem if you plan on becoming pregnant. You can read more about hair loss treatment options if you have PCOS by visiting the Vera Clinic.

There are other options for treating hair loss problems caused by PCOS. Some women may opt for laser light treatment or even plasma-rich platelet therapy. The PRP does offer a good option since it is autologous, meaning it uses your own blood supply so there is no risk of tissue rejection because of your body's immune system. PRP does help to stimulate the growth of your skin and hair follicles and can produce good results.

Another possibility for women who have lost hair due to PCOS is to have a hair transplant procedure such as Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). This is a popular type of hair transplant procedure that is commonly used to treat alopecia in men and women. The results can be very good, but it does take time for the hair to grow in.

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The oldest members of the millennial generation are now 38 years old, according to Pew Research Center's definition.

That means many of them will soon be experiencing menopause, or the end of a woman's reproductive period. Menopause typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, according to the National Institute on Aging.

Menopause is often considered a taboo topic because of our youth-worshipping culture, and medical students aren't always educated on the condition and how to help patients who have it, according to Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, a gynecologist and professor at Yale University.

To break down the stigma, Minkin said patients should ask for more menopause information.

Here are some things about delaying menopause and handling symptoms you should know right off the bat.

Genetics, cancer therapies, and whether you've had a hysterectomy all play a role in when you'll go into menopause since these factors affect your hormone levels.

Your weight and cigarette-smoking habit could play a role in when you get menopause, according to a Minkin. If a person were to stop smoking or lose weight (if they're overweight), it could delay menopause onset one to two years.

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In the months and years leading up to menopause, a woman might experience irregular periods, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances, and mood swings, according to The North American Menopause Society. It's all caused by hormone fluctuations during this time, called perimenopause.

These issues can persist for many years after menopause, Minkin said. But there are ways to decrease symptoms, including lifestyle changes and medications.

In addition to potentially bringing on menopause sooner than usual, smoking can also make symptoms worse.

"Smokers have much worse hot flashes than non-smokers, so if you stop smoking, not only is it good for you, but also your hot flashes," Minkin said. The same goes for weight loss in overweight people.

Hormone therapy uses progestin and estrogen to help decrease symptoms like hot flashes, but is underused because of the Women's Health Initiative, a National Institutes of Health-funded group of studies published in 2002. The report said estrogen therapy could increase a woman's breast cancer risk and scared many people away from hormone therapy.

The 2002 report has since been debunked and hormone therapy is now recognized as a safe treatment for menopause symptoms, especially hot flashes.

"Unfortunately, the bad press about estrogen has persisted for a number of years, but now we're getting better," Minkin said. "Estrogen really can be your friend."

Other medications used off-label, like the seizure medication gabapentin and the high blood pressure medication clonidine, may also help prevent or lessen hot flashes, according to the Mayo Clinic.

If you have these symptoms and want treatment, discuss options with your healthcare provider.

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The menopause used to be ominously referred to as the change an entire life stage relegated to a euphemism. And, although it directly affects half the population, it has remained a stubbornly taboo topic.

Now the shroud of secrecy has finally started to lift. High-profile women are discussing their experiences or even just acknowledging them. Accepting an award on a freezing night in New York, Emma Thompson joked in her acceptance speech: Its such a cold night and its the only time Ive actively been grateful for menopause.

In the past year, parliament has set aside time to debate NHS menopause services and menopause in the workplace for the first time. Menopause cafes have sprung up around the country and Menopause: The Musical has embarked on a nationwide tour.

At the Guardian, we wanted to help drive this change forward. Our editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner, said: The menopause affects half the population, but its a largely neglected issue, both in the media and when it comes to scientific research. We wanted to interrogate the menopause in more depth, give voice to those who have experienced it and explore suggestions for how to make it more manageable for women, in the workplace and beyond.

We assembled a small team of reporters from our health, science and investigations desks. We also wanted to hear from readers, and asked them to get in touch to share their experiences. Responses came in thick and fast several hundred in total.

Many women told us that they felt there wasnt enough information or discussion about the menopause and welcomed the Guardians reporting on it, said Caroline Bannock, the Guardians communities editor.

Women said that the lack of discussion about the menopause meant that they had been unprepared for the experience. Some initially struggled to figure out what was causing their symptoms until a doctor or family member suggested an explanation that should have been obvious.

I consider myself a woman of the world and I didnt know what being perimenopausal was, Meg Mathews, the former music PR, told us. Since experiencing the menopause, Mathews has become a prominent campaigner on the subject.

There was also frustration about the apparently contradictory advice from experts on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Gynaecologists have tended to highlight the benefits of HRT, while cancer epidemiologists have pointed to the increased risk of breast cancer. Women have been left trying to figure out how to balance the risks and benefits in their own lives.

Many women who got in touch described a wider range of symptoms besides the typical hot flushes that the menopause brings, such as mood swings, depression, brain fog and forgetfulness. But there seemed to be a lack of clear evidence or advice about how these symptoms should be managed.

There were also positive stories and ones that defied menopausal stereotypes: one woman experienced a sudden libido boost (I like to think it was my bodys last hurrah) and embarked on an affair, and another described the post-menopausal zest she felt on the other side. Another described how a GP had made her cry with his kindness, saying I was never dismissed or belittled, a reminder of how much just being listened to can make a difference.

Sarah Boseley and Hilary Osborne covered an ongoing campaign by MPs for workplace policies to protect women going through the menopause: some argue that legislation is needed to bring about reform in this area. The report also revealed the toll that the menopause can take in the workplace, according to a recent survey in which 94% of those attending a menopause clinic said they felt their work had suffered as a result of their symptoms.

The Labour MP Carolyn Harris argued that the menopause should be put on a footing with the kinds of extra support women get during pregnancy: I firmly believe there should be legislation to make sure every workplace has a menopause policy, just like they have a maternity policy.

It became clear that NHS treatment and advice was patchy across the country, with women in some areas getting access to specialist clinics and others simply being recommended HRT. During our reporting, it emerged that even HRT supplies were running out, leaving thousands of women without treatment.

Amelia Hill revealed concerns about some bioidentical HRT products, marketed as being more natural, which experts say are unsafe, expensive and could increase the risk of developing cancer. These drugs are unregulated but widely available, with some women buying products through online pharmacies.

While researching the biology of the menopause, it became clear that the neglect of the subject has extended into the types of research being funded. So much of the basic biology of the menopause is yet to be understood. It is not yet possible to predict when it will occur and who will have symptoms and who wont. Even the role of HRT whether it delays or masks the menopause has not been clearly resolved. Progress is being made, though, with the prospect of a new class of drugs on the horizon and trials showing the benefits of cognitive behavioural therapy and exercise to help manage hot flushes.

The response to our coverage has been overwhelmingly positive and reinforced our belief that there are important stories about the menopause that we should continue to pursue. Younger women want to know what to expect. Women going through the menopause want to know the evidence on treatment and to get the right support in the workplace. Breaking the taboos around the menopause is the only way to ensure that society supports women through this life milestone rather than leaving them to deal with it alone.

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Brain research has shown how relevant sleep is to health, so it's more important than ever to get a good night's sleep. In the bedroom, that means not just decorating in calming colors but also minimizing stressors and optimizing conditions for a restful night. We asked some experts for advice and products to achieve that.

Minimize noise

A key obstacle to uninterrupted sleep is noise. To reduce it, Brooklyn-based architect and designer Adam Meshberg, founder of Meshberg Group, recommends soundproofing the walls building an additional thin wall in front of the original, adding a layer of QuietRock sheetrock, or sealing any cracks or gaps within the walls. To a lesser extent, wallcoverings can also absorb sound, he says, though a padded wallcovering will do more than a simple wallpaper.

Cracks and gaps are also a problem when it comes to windows. Restoring or replacing drafty windows won't just improve your heating and cooling bills; doing so can make a huge difference in the amount of noise seeping in. If renovation isn't an option, some companies will install a thin window behind your existing window for extra soundproofing. CitiQuiet in New York says it can eliminate 95 percent of street noise.

For a simpler fix, getting an upholstered headboard (or a bed that comes with one) helps with acoustics, says Florida-based designer Adriana Hoyos. Go for fabrics at least one millimeter thick; suede, velvet, leather and leatherette are stylish options for absorbing excess noise.

Andrew Bowen, director of staging at ASH NYC, suggests a combination of loose items a large area rug (he likes the Rug Company's Deep Pile Merino Natural Rug, $137 per square foot), floor-to-ceiling window drapery and a fully upholstered bed (he recommends Cisco Brothers' April Modern Classic White Linen Slipcovered Bed, $2,375-$3,000 at Kathy Kuo Home) for a quiet, relaxing environment.

Alternatively, try white noise. A fan might do the trick, but Julien Baeza, assistant project manager at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles, suggests Spotify and soundscape machines.

Keep the lights out

Lights out is essential to bedtime. In particular, avoid exposure to the blue light from LED bulbs and electronic devices, says Pablo Castillo, sleep medicine specialist at Mayo Clinic. "The body reacts to this artificial light as if it [were] still daytime," he said in an email, "and the pineal gland will stop producing the sleep hormone melatonin, resulting in poor sleep quality."

That's why you should stay away from bright light for at least three hours before bedtime, reduce screen time, and set devices on night mode an hour or two before bed, plus use blue-light-blocking coating on screens or glasses if you "use computers and digital devices heavily," Castillo wrote.

To lightproof the bedroom, "blackout window treatments are a must," said Greg Roth, a designer at Home Front Build in Los Angeles, by email. "Installing a cornice box at the ceiling level can help prevent light from escaping upward from the windows and reflecting off the ceiling." Meshberg recommends the Shade Store and Somfy for motorized shades.

Go soft and simple

Simplify your space for sleeping only. It doesn't matter whether you live in a mansion or a studio, you can declutter for a calming effect, according to Meridith Baer, founder of staging company Meridith Baer Home.

A sleep-friendly bedroom is like a "good snuggle" one that makes you "feel embraced and safe," like a cocoon, Alex P. White, a furniture designer and decorator based in New York and Los Angeles, said in an email. So keep things "tonal and tactile with as many luxurious materials as your budget allows."

As for decor, keep things light and uncomplicated, says New York designer Ryan Korban. He recommends using light-colored paints that are warm and not stark (he likes Lily White from Benjamin Moore) and light-wood floors.

For the most soothing tone, Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, recommends sky blue, writing in an email that it's a "positive color" with a sense of "dependability" that can help you fall asleep. You can create a "blue sky" by painting the ceiling, Eiseman suggests. Make it high-gloss for more definition.

Regulate your schedule

Not everyone needs eight hours of sleep, but to "avoid chaos in your circadian rhythms, it is suggested that you maintain the same schedule every day," says Rachel Salas, sleep specialist and associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

"Lights in the bedroom should be dimmable or have the ability to adjust to a low setting," Meshberg says. They can help your brain transition to slumber mode. Go for bedside sconces or lamps (he likes the Pennant Wall Lamp by Andrew Neyer, $200-$300 at Y Lighting, and the Convessi Sconce, $495 at Restoration Hardware).

For frequent travelers and those working night shifts, a circadian lighting system, which adjusts from a warm color spectrum to a cooler spectrum and back to mimic natural light cycles, can be especially useful. Such systems can "artificially create an ambiance that minimizes jet lag and allows for deep sleep," Baeza wrote in an email. "Some sophisticated LED systems allow for automatic dimming and color changes over time."

The brand Ketra sells lighting fixtures, bulbs and controls that can create such natural lighting and integrate with home automation systems.

Focus on the bed

No doubt, the most important component is the bed. That's why selecting the right mattress, sheets and pillows can help you get a good slumber. Meshberg recommends 200- to 300-thread-count organic cotton sheets such as the Classic Starter Sheet Set (starting at $93, Brooklinen) and the Italian Vintage-Washed 464 Percale Sheet Set ($369-$429, Restoration Hardware). They "breathe well" and don't get "too satiny and shiny" like sheets with higher thread counts.

Also, "the quality and proper weight of your duvet and down comforter are essential in regulating your temperature," Meshberg wrote. Generally, 700-fill comforters are best for winter and 600-fill works well during summer. (Fill refers to down; synthetics might be labeled as heavyweight or lightweight.) He recommends the down comforters from Brooklinen ($199-$299) and the Organic Italian Vintage-Washed 464 Percale Duvet ($389-$449) from Restoration Hardware. (The National Sleep Foundation also recommends setting your thermostat at 60 to 67 degrees.)

For a mattress, he suggests Casper's Original ($595-$1,195) or Wave ($1,345-$2,495) for those who prefer more support. The Beautyrest Recharge Dawson 12-inch hybrid firm mattress ($1,299-$1,999, mattressfirm.com) works well for those sharing beds with restless sleepers because the memory foam won't move around as much, Meshberg says.

As for pillows, "synthetic is the best" because you can wash it, he says.

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Editors note: This is part two of a four-part Longevity Project: Thriving at Altitude series that will publish on Mondays through Sept. 30. The series also includes profiles on Routt County locals who are thriving at altitude.

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS People living at higher altitudes tend to be healthier, but definitive evidence as to why remains elusive.

There is debatable data, and some contradictory studies, as well as the persistent prospect that, especially in a place like Colorado, a lot of it has to do with selection: healthier people with healthier habits choose to live at higher locations.

Theres also somewhat of a survival of the fittest aspect, noted Dr. WillBaker, a cardiologist with UCHealth Heart and Vascular Clinics in Steamboat Springs and Craig.

Some thrive in a more challenging climate and geography with less oxygen, and some dont.

It also very much depends on the individual, of course.

People with underlying health issues, especially related to the lungs and heart, may find their conditions exacerbated by the altitude.

In general, said Baker, people with chronic lung problems, especially Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD), will have a harder time living at altitude. The same goes for some heart conditions.

However, there is also research showing altitude having potential protective effects on the heart.

In a 2014 National Center for Biotechnology Information study titled Effects of Living at Higher Altitudes on Mortality, author Martin Burtscher wrote, The available data indicate that residency at higher altitudes are associated with lower mortality from cardiovascular diseases, stroke and certain types of cancer. In contrast, mortality from COPD and, probably also, from lower respiratory tract infections is rather elevated. It may be argued that moderate altitudes are more protective than high or even very high altitudes. Whereas living at higher elevations may frequently protect from development of diseases, it could adversely affect mortality when diseases progress.

In studies spanning the globe, researchers have seen several consistencies in people living at higher elevations: they weigh less, have less cardiovascular disease and some types of cancer and live longer.

But it isnt so straightforward to say that if you come to or are born at a higher altitude, you will lose weight, be healthier and live longer, noted Baker.

Its a lot more complex and so is the available research.

For example, while increased exposure to ultraviolet rays may increase the risk of skin cancer, the increased levels of Vitamin D intake may also have protective effects that profoundly influence cardiovascular mortality, according to Burtscher.

Some studies show people with asthma do better at higher altitudes. Some show they do worse.

And in terms of what Burtscher described as moderate versus high or very high, 6,000 to 7,000 feet can treat a body differently than 9,000 to 10,000 feet.

High altitude to a physiologist starts around 5,000 feet, altitude where the body senses changesin the oxygen level and starts to respond by increasing breathing, according to the Institute for Altitude Medicine in Telluride.

There is a reason the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center is located in Colorado Springs, noted Dr. BrentPeters, a pulmonologist at UCHealth Pulmonology Clinics in Steamboat Springs and Loveland.

Its 6,035-foot elevation is a sweet spot that provides the most conditioning benefit in terms of ideal oxygen deprivation.

The relationship between lower body weights and altitude comes with several hypothesis.

A 2013 study in the International Journal of Obesityfound a strong association between altitude and obesity in the United States. Using data from more than 400,000 people, researchers foundpeople living closest to sea level were four to five times more likely to be obese, compared to people living significantly above sea level in Colorado.

One possibility is simply that people exercise more though the study did control for that factor and still saw people losing weight.

One theory has to do with eating fewer calories altitude has been shown to increase levels of leptin, a protein hormone that plays a role in appetite control and metabolism. Hypoxia (lack of oxygen) also is known to cause a loss of appetite.

In terms of how a body living at altitude varies from one living at sea level, the primary thing that happens in terms of physiology, said Baker, is that the blood compensates with a higher amount of hemoglobin, which increases the amount of oxygen that can be carried.

One thing Baker does see on a regular basis is more severe impacts from sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is defined by the Mayo Clinic as a potentially serioussleepdisorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.

Peters, who travels around the state providing care, said he also sees an acceleration or exaggeration of sleep apnea in patients.

They basically dont breathe well at night, Baker said. They wake up frequently and feel fatigued the next day. Often those people sleep better and feel more energetic at sea level.

Theres also a wide spectrum of sleep apnea and different kinds, Peters noted. Most sleep apnea cases are classified as obstructive, in which a person cant breathe normally because of an upper airway obstruction, occurring when throat muscles relax.

Central sleep apnea, which is less common, occurs when your brain doesnt send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Peters said he sees more central sleep apnea in Colorado than other places.

According to a Medlink Neurology report, Central sleep apnea due to high-altitude periodic breathing affects about a quarter of people who ascend to 2,500 meters (8,202 feet) and almost 100% of those who ascend to 4,000 meters (13,123 feet) or higher.

Kids can also experience difficulty sleeping at higher altitudes, said Dr. Steven Ross of Sleeping Bear Pediatrics.

Before they can verbalize how they feel, very young children may seem restless at night and irritable during the day, he said, especially above 7,500 feet.

If a normally energetic kid sits down and whines on the Uranium Mine Trail while hiking or at the top of a ski run, theres a good chance they are experiencing effects of altitude, Ross said, and arent just spoiled and lazy.

And that goes for kids who live here as well as visitors, he said.

When recreating at higher altitudes, Ross advises parents to make sure kids are hydrated and well protected from the sun. Make sure they get good sleep, and factor in patience, he said. Be aware that kids may not have the same endurance they do at lower elevations.

Altitude does play a significant role as babies develop in utero, described Allyson Daugherty, a neonatal nurse practitioner with Childrens Hospital Colorado who cares for newborns in the special care nursery at UCHealth Birth Center in Steamboat Springs.

Babies born at higher altitudes (especially over 8,000 feet) are typically smaller in size.

Altitude contributes to overall growth from a weight perspective, she said.

And, for those tiny developing lungs, mothers making it to the 36-week mark is imperative, she said.

Lungs continue to develop until two to five years of age, Daugherty said, but those last few weeks in utero is crucial, and the primary reason doctors want to see mothers, particularly at higher altitudes, make it to term (40 weeks). The more premature a baby is, the more susceptible the baby is to respiratory distress.

Babies can become hypoxic, she said, and frequently need a little more oxygen during those first few months of life as their lungs mature especially if they are born prematurely.

A lot of babies born at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center are given supplemental oxygen, Daugherty said, as are babies who are born in Denver and travel to Steamboat or are going home to elevations higher than Steamboat.

Even babies who make it to 36 weeks may need some support to continue their lung development after they are born. But those lungs can, and usually do, mature fully after birth without any lasting detrimental effects.

A huge portion of babies (born at YVMC) go home with oxygen whether they are pre-term or term, she said.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents sleep in the same room as their babies at least up to 6 months of age, Ross said, something even more important at high altitude. The optimal recommendation is sleeping in the same room through 12 months of age.

The good news is, said both Peters and Baker, most people young and old adapt quite well and relatively quickly.

Peters noted that many of his patients are snowbirds, and he asks them to take note of any differences in how they feel living at the different elevations.

Both doctors say it is rare they will tell a patient they should move to a lower elevation.

Only in the most extreme cases, Baker said, will he tell a patient they should move when, even with supplemental oxygen and other medical interventions, in the face of significant lung or heart disease, We just cant keep them in a safe zone.

Of course, many people who do live at altitude, especially as they age, use supplemental oxygen.

Supplemental oxygen, as well as medication, can help people with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure of blood vessels in the lungs), which can worsen at higher elevations.

Aside from those rare cases, some people make their own decision if they find they feel more energetic and are able to be more active at sea level, Peters said.

Theres also the eternal importance of maintaining a general level of fitness. Baker thinks this may have more to do with people living longer at high altitudes than anything else.

Its not cut and dry, emphasized Peters. For people, especially as they get older, altitude may stress the lungs, but the low humidity and clean air can also make it easier to breathe. Some people may feel better higher up, some worse.

In a review recently published in USA Today examining 2014 county-level life-expectancy data, Routt County ranked 30th among the top 50 counties across the nation. Cities were not included.

The top three spots for the counties with the highest life expectancy went to Summit (1), Pitkin (2) and Eagle (3).

Given the longevity of those high-up counties as the very highest in the nation, it does add interesting fodder to the question: Is it the type of people living there and their lifestyle, or is there something else in the air?

And there is a growing body of research examining the effects of altitude on the body, seeking to better answer that question.

Still, It all points to the fact that one of the best things people can do is just stay generally fit, said Baker. Thats the best way to enjoy this environment and everything it has to offer.

To reach Kari Dequine Harden, call 970-871-4205, email kharden@SteamboatPilot.com or follow her on Twitter @kariharden.

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Vegan meat is here. And according to sales data and consumer preference, its here to stay.Food companies are discovering that plants can deliver the same sizzle, bite, and mouthwatering taste as animal-based meat, but without leaving so heavy a mark on our bodies, the planet, and the billions of animals in the food system.

While animal meat has long been viewed as a healthy way to get protein and iron, research continues to point to health hazards.

Meat typically contains high levels of saturated and trans fats, which can raise blood cholesterol. High cholesterol can lead to plaque forming along the inside of the artery walls. This causes the artery to narrow and blood flow to decrease, increasing the risk of stroke, peripheral artery disease, and heart disease. A 2018 study by the Cleveland Clinic found that eating red meat could increase the risk of heart disease 1,000 percent more than a plant-based diet.

In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified red meat as a Group 2 carcinogen, meaning it probably causes cancer in humans. WHO placed processed meat like bacon and pepperoni in the Group 1 category, which says it is carcinogenic to humans. Tobacco smoking and asbestos are also in this category.

Even small amounts of meat can have a real impact on ones health. An Oxford University study from earlier this year found that eating just three rashers of bacon a day could increase cancer risk by 20 percent.

Eating meat is also connected to the onset or worsening of diabetes, arthritis, liver disease, and kidney disease.

Animal agriculture is a leading driver of a myriad of environmental issues including water pollution, air pollution, ocean dead zones, and species loss.

Beef production was identified as a leading cause of the Amazon rainforest fires since vast swaths of forest are burned intentionally to make room for the production of beef and animal feed; agriculture accounts for 80 percent of all deforestation according to a report funded by the British and Norwegian governments.

The meat industry is also responsible for a significant percentage of all greenhouse gas emissions, which lead to climate change. Last year, Oxford University researchers conducted the most comprehensive analysis of farmings impact on the planet ever conducted. The researchers analyzed data from approximately 40,000 farms in 119 countries and concluded that going vegan is the most powerful tool in the fight against climate change. Lead researcher Joseph Poore said adopting a vegan diet is the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth, not just greenhouse gases, but global acidification, eutrophication, land use, and water use.

Plant-based meat is just what it sounds like meat made from plants. Pea protein, soy protein, wheat, and mushrooms are commonly used to create juicy meat products.

People love vegan meat the evidence is in the numbers. Data released by The Good Food Institute (GFI) and the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) found that vegan meat, chicken, pork, and even seafood are all quickly outpacing their animal-based counterparts.

Sales of vegan meat increased by 37 percent in the past year while sales of animal-based meat only grew by 2 percent. The plant-based meat category is now worth more than $800 million and this figure is climbing. A 67-page report released in July by UBS Group AG, a multinational investment bank and financial services company, said that the plant-based protein market could be valued at $85 billion by 2030.

Unlike animal meat, plant-based meat contains no cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol is only found in animal-based foods, meaning that veganism is the only truly cholesterol-free diet, according to Medical News Today.

Vegan meat is a good source of protein. The plant-based Beyond Burger, for example, boasts 20 grams of protein per serving, which is more than a third of the average recommended daily protein intake. The plant-based Impossible Burger offers 19 grams of protein.

Vegan meat is also rich in fiber. Compare that to animal meat, which contains zero grams of fiber and plant-based protein becomes even more appealing. Earlier this year, University of Otago researchers discovered a connection between a fiber-rich diet and the reduced risk of multiple diseases. Data from 185 observational studies found that those who consume the most fiber are 15 to 30 percent less likely to die prematurely. Eating fiber-rich foods was also linked to a 16 to 24 percent reduced incidence of type 2 diabetes, stroke, and colon cancer.

A Harvard study, which included more than 40,000 healthy men, found that a diet rich in fiber may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by 40 percent.

Health, the environment, and ethics are seeing more people swap their meat for plants. Major British supermarket Sainsburys released data earlier this year showing that 91 percent of Brits are now flexitarian people who eat animal products but focus on including more plant-based food in their diet.

Another recent survey found that 80 percent of Americans want to replace meat with vegan food. A poll by Angus Reid found that 70 percent of Canadians believe vegan meat is not a passing fad but a movement that is here to stay, and a recent report predicts that the popularity of plant-based meat will boost Australias economy by $3 billion by 2030.These seven meat brands are instrumental in the meat-free movement, helping the masses eat more sustainably and more healthily, but without compromising on taste.

For more than 40 years, Lightlife has been making Food That Shines better-tasting, easy-to-prepare, plant-powered protein.

Lightlifes juicy vegan quarter-pound patty contains 20 grams of protein, 0 grams of cholesterol, and only 2.5 grams of saturated fat, compared to the 80 grams of cholesterol and 9.3 grams of saturated fat in a conventional beef patty.

Lightlifes food is for everyone, not just vegans. As well as the Lightlife Burger, the company produces plant-based chicken, ham slices, and bacon. Lightlifes Smart Dogs are a summertime classic, bringing all the juicy goodness to outdoor barbeques. Earlier this year, the company launched vegan sausages in two meaty flavors Bratwurst and Italian. Both deliver the taste and texture of traditional pork sausages.

Lightlife was a pioneer of the non-GMO movement. The food brand publicly announced in 1999 that all of its products would be free from genetically modified organisms a full eight years before the Non-GMO Project was founded.

Its this forward-thinking attitude that has helped the brand become a favorite across the U.S. The Massachusetts-based brand was credited for helping its parent company Maple Leaf Foods reach $1.02 billion in revenue, up from $9.09.2 million last year. Maple Leaf will soon open a 30,000-square-foot facility which will be used to produce products by Lightlife and Maple Leafs other acquisition Field Roast. The new facility will allow both brands to more than double production capacity. Maple Leaf expects Lightlifes vegan burger will soon be more widely available than the Beyond Burger.

You can find Lightlifes vegan products in the meat aisle at Sprouts, Wegmans, and Foodtown in the U.S; at Sobeys, Walmart, and Metro in Canada; or at a restaurant near you. You can also check the websites store locator.

Field Roast believes food tastes better when its crafted with care. The company stands by the concept that real food is best. So it starts with familiar, high-quality, whole ingredients such as grains, fresh-cut vegetables, herbs, and legumes. Field Roasts artisans then use time-honored charcuterie techniques to carefully craft great-tasting, better-for-you vegan meat.

The company pays homage to regionally beloved spices and ingredients by uniting bold flavors to deliver a complex, layered taste experience.

Field Roast offers products to suit all occasions and meals. Its Apple Maple Breakfast Sausages are perfect for morning meals. Deli slices are ideal for school lunches. Mini Corn Dogs spruce up any social event. And the Celebration Roast is a must for the holidays. For grilling, nothing beats Field Roasts FieldBurger, which is made from barley, carrots, garlic, and onion. The juicy plant-based burger has been winning over sports fans across the country since it was added to stadium menus in 2012.

The companys four sausage varieties are also must-tries, including its new bratwurst which features Elysian Brewing beer from Field Roasts home city, Seattle.

You can find Field Roasts products at Sprouts, Walmart, Whole Foods, Acme Markets, and Safeway in the U.S. and at Sobeys, Metro, and Walmart in Canada. Check out where to find them here.

Naturli is shaking up the food industry with its innovative plant-based meats. Since 1988, the Danish company has challenged the belief that meat and dairy must come from animals. Using ingredients like almonds, coconuts, rice, oats, and soy, Naturli makes cruelty-free, planet-happy food.

Naturli Minced is perfect for an authentic bolognese or a mouthwatering homemade burger. The fresh vegan mince, which can be fried straight from the packet, offers flavors of tomato, porcini mushrooms, and almonds. Its made with peas, which are full of protein and fiber and contain vitamin C and B complex vitamins.

The vegan meat is also better for the planet than its animal-based counterpart; it requires vastly less water and land to produce than beef mince. A comprehensive food analysis by Oxford University researchers found that land use would drop by 75 percent if people replaced beef with plant-based options.

Even the Naturli Minced packaging strives for sustainability the plastic tray that Naturli Minced comes in is made of 80 percent recycled plastic.

The companys Chick Free is the vegan chicken product youve been waiting for. Chick Free, also made from high-quality peas produced in Denmark, is great for curry, wraps, salads, or wherever your imagination and taste buds take you. The packaging for the product is made of at least 50 percent reusable plastic.

You can find Naturlis vegan products in the meat aisle at Sainsburys in the UK, Coles in Australia, Albert Heijn in the Netherlands, and Frs in Sweden. More info here.

Moving Mountains wants to help build a better world. The plant-based meat brand was founded by a vegan environmentalist, Simeon Van der Molen. Simeon wanted to bring amazing plant-based meat to the UK food that had the taste, look, smell, and chew of animal-based meat but contained no animal products. Moving Mountains brings together food technology, incredible scientific processes, specialized machines, and local natural ingredients to make its plant-based hot dog. And the result is unlike any other on the market.

The company uses ingredients including carrot, onion, coconut oil, and sunflower seeds to make the hot dogs. Sunflower seeds are rich in B complex vitamins and offer 6 grams of protein per serving. Coconut oil contains antioxidants and medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) which are easily absorbed and metabolized, providing a boost of energy.

But the hot dog doesnt taste like plants. It offers a naturally smoked flavor and tastes so much like pork youll be double-checking the packet.

The company also makes burgers that are hormone-free, cholesterol-free, and antibiotic-free but theyre certainly not taste-free. The protein-packed burger bleeds, cooks, and browns like a conventional beef burger. It even contains 100 percent of your RDA of B12.

You can find Moving Mountains plant-based meats at thousands of locations throughout Europe including Hard Rock Cafe, Applebees, and universities. Moving Mountains will soon be launching globally. Use the store locator here.

The worlds largest food company, Nestl, is tapping into the burgeoning vegan market via its Sweet Earth brand. Sweet Earth is set to launch the Awesome Burger later this year. The plant-based burger is made from yellow pea protein and wheat but boasts the juiciness and taste of beef.

The Awesome Burger offers six grams of fiber per patty and has more protein than a meat burger 28 grams versus a typical 20 grams. The plant-based meat is a good source of iron and vitamin C and has no saturated fat or cholesterol.

Sweet Earths vegan Awesome Burger will hit supermarkets and restaurants in fall. Find the store locator here.

For truly epic veggie eating, look no further than Oumph!. This plant-powered meat brand is on a mission to create great-tasting food thats so good for the planet, you can eat it every day.

Oumph! uses ingredients like beans, apple juice, garlic, tomato, onion, and soy protein to create its super meaty products. Its Pulled Oumph! is perfect for tacos, the Oumph! burger is begging to be grilled, and the companys vegan kebab meat featuring paprika, coriander, ginger, cumin, and parsley can be added to casseroles.

You can find Oumph!s vegan meat at Tesco, Lidl, ASDA, and Whole Foods. Get more info here.

Food company Don Lee Farms might have started out making meat, but now the company says its plant-based patties are better than the real thing.

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Pregnancy pressure might take a toll on a womans mental health. Ovulation predictor kits are offering an easier option to people who have difficulty in conceiving, discovers Ayushi Sharma

Battling infertility, you thought that all roads lead to IVF or surrogacy? But things do not have to always end up at an intensive treatment route. For there are ways to do this in a natural way. The advancement in medical technology means that a clinical device can help you identify and track your fertile window in the comfort of your home.

The need for these arose as the attempt to conceive can be stressful due to rising societal pressure, a ticking biological clock, which, in turn, often leads to repeated clinic visits, blood-drawing and ultrasounds things, which are not just time-consuming but also expensive.

According to State of World Population Report 2019, the fertility rate per woman was 5.6 in 1969, it dropped to 3.7 in 1994, and is 2.3 in 2019. The changed statistics can be attributed to a variety of reasons, which include lifestyle and behavioural changes. With almost one in six couples facing problems in conceiving and one in two couples tracking their cycles incorrectly, there is a need for proactive measures. With changing lifestyles and associated issues, getting pregnant is not as easy as it used to be which in turn has led to the dip in fertility rates considerably.

These devices are doing away with overwhelming trips to clinics for invasive tests that make you feel like you have a huge fertility problem, even when you dont. Fertility monitors can act as personal assistants that help you understand your body and hormones better. While most women believe that their chances of getting pregnant are highest on the 14th day of their cycle, the truth is that ovulation varies from woman to woman and cycle to cycle. Whats more, fertility monitors can help in case of issues like irregular cycles, PCOS, PCOD, thyroid as well, thereby helping you take total control of your fertility, proactively. Taking the guesswork out of the process of conception, it measures estrogen and luteinising hormone levels in your urine to detect peak fertile days in your menstrual cycle.

The best time to conceive is right before a person ovulates or releases an egg because the internal body temperature fluctuates during the menstrual cycle. But it is possible to get pregnant in the days leading up to ovulation, as sperm can survive for several days inside the female body, says Dr Neena Bahl, director, obstetrics and gynaecology, Fortis LaFemme, Greater Kailash II. She adds that testing through fertility monitors is just like doing the pregnancy test. An ovulation kit tests your urine sample to detect a surge in LH (luteinising hormone) levels. While the LH is always present in your urine, it increases 3436 hours before ovulation, which is five times the regular mount. These tests help you find out those days that act as an invaluable tool in your baby-making arsenal. This time is your most fertile window. Having intercourse on those particular days increases your chance of a successful conception.

There are various ways in which one can track fertility. Some ways are as simple as tracking your temperature in the morning as the day your fertile period starts, the temperature goes up by half a degree. Second, to get an ultrasound on any of the 10 days from the ninth day of your period to 19th day, which shows the exact size of the follicle or the egg and once it ruptures, it is the most fertile period to conceive. Third, there are commercially available sticks that tell about the changes in the hormones. Its an indirect way of letting one know that ovulation is going to take place, explains Dr Bahl and tells us that in most cases, ovulation predictor kits provide an accurate forecast of your LH surge and subsequent ovulation. They can be most effective when used together with other monitoring methods. Along with the kits, doctors usually suggest examining the cervical mucus and charting the basal body temperature which is tested the first thing in the morning. These methods, when combined, can greatly increase your chances of getting pregnant.

As there are advantages and disadvantages of everything, Dr Bahl says, The pros are that it is a simpler way of knowing the best possible chance of conceiving. Instead of going to the doctor and getting an ultrasound done, you can choose this method but the con is that it is not as sensitive as the latter. Everytime you are testing yourself, your mind is preoccupied and its obvious when you are trying too hard for something, you get stressed. You do not release happy hormones which in turn affects your ability to conceive. Moreover, your sexual life is timed according to the device and becomes mechanical. It becomes something solely devoted to reproduction. So yes, it can be a rough method but then its obviously a convenient option.

One of the users of the ovulation predictor kits shares her experience. Shweta Verma, 32, a software engineer from Bengaluru, says that they started their family planning after two years of marriage. She was, later in the same year, diagnosed with PCOD and was prescribed a medication for six months. After which, they were advised by the doctors to try conception naturally. The doctor recommended the use of the monitor to ease the journey. I used it for three cycles after which it was discovered that my husband had a low sperm count. I continued using it and even crosschecked the results with ultrasound scans. They turned out to be identical. This strengthened my faith and I finally got the good news, she says and adds that the monitor eases the journey of a woman.

However, these kits do have limitations as they do not work when fertility drugs are present in the system. Moreover, they do not work consistently on women over 40. Some women in their 40s, especially those approaching menopause, have increased levels of LH in their systems at all times, rendering the tests invalid.

But coming to surrogacy or for that matter IVF, these are for people who are infertile or have medical conditions which do not allow them to conceive naturally. Alisha Mathur, 36, a housewife, feels that the device helps women conceive but I dont think it can ever replace doctors or labs or even procedures like surrogacy. It works even for irregular cycles and notifies when there is a probability of a fertility condition or issue which requires clinical support. Surrogacy is a different thing altogether. In the rarest of the rare cases, doctors suggest it.

Dr Bahl explains it better when she says, You cant jump from class one to class 10. Similarly nobody jumps from tracking ovulation to surrogacy. What would a normal healthy couple do? They would try conceiving without any contraception for one year. And 90 per cent of the couples will conceive within one year of married life. So when you dont, you start tracking the fertility manually. But most of the times you would visit a doctor and ask for his/her help. The doctor will then guide the couple about the various methods. Only when they have tried everything and failed does the doctor advise surrogacy. It might be a marketing gimmick that you can avoid surrogacy if you buy this device. However, the trackers just help women conceive quickly.

Using the ovulation predictor kits or so-called fertility monitors provides more privacy as issues like fertility are things that women dont prefer to discuss in public, feel both the users of Inito fertility monitor.

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I suffer from adult acne and its important to break down the myths and talk about the causes, says guest editor Billie Piper. Stylist reveals five misconceptions about the common condition

Synonymous with train-track braces and heavy side fringes, you might think you left acne behind in your teenage years. But for many, that isnt the case. Adult acne a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells is on the rise. So while most of us have experienced acne at some point, 15% of women are diagnosed as adults. As a result, Cult Beauty has seen a 66% increase in sales within its acne product category.

Refreshingly, the rise in adult acne is being chased by a growing skin positivity movement. Needless to say, blemishes are a completely normal facet of life and a growing number of us have taken to Instagram to share #skinpositivity posts, chipping away at any shameful stigma that was once attached to the condition. Themovement also celebrates skin acceptance the idea that if youre happy with your acne, thats great, but its also OK if you want to take steps to reduce it.

This weeks guest editor Billie Piper frequently speaks candidly about her experiences with adult acne, and is currently undergoing treatment from renowned skincare expert and go-to celebrity facialist Debbie Thomas at her D Thomas Clinic in London. Debbie had acne as a child, so she understands the impact it has on your skin and your mind, says Billie.

The issue is knowing where to start with acne treatment it can be a minefield, especially when you consider the numerous potential causes and the fact that everybodys skin is different. So, we spoke to Debbie Thomas and dug a little deeper into the five key things you need to know about adult acne.

Type acne into Google and the first images to pop up tend to include severe red cysts. However, acne appears in many different guises: even if you only get one or two spots a month, it might still be medically classed as mild acne.

Acne is simply the medical word for spots, says Dr Anjali Mahto, consultant dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson. Doctors refer to acne regardless of whether the problem is a small handful of spots or more extensive affecting the face, chest and back. There are six types of spots caused by acne: blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules, nodules and cysts. But when is a blemish not acne? These are normally allergy-related bumps which are very small and affect the very surface, says Debbie Thomas. Or theyre related to hair growth and can be irritation from shaving or actual ingrown hairs.

While diet, pollution and lifestyle are often touted as the main causes of acne, hormones particularly those triggered by womens menstrual cycles are the only scientifically proven cause. During the first half of our cycle, oestrogen is dominant and in the second half it is progesterone, says Dr Mahto. Just before menstruation, these hormones drop and our androgen hormones (a type of male hormone) are high. These act on oil-producing glands to increase their size and activity resulting in acne.

Acne could also signal an underlying medical issue. Acne can be a common sign of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Dr Mahto explains. Studies show that 19-37% of women with moderate or severe acne will meet the criteria for PCOS (having at least two of three symptoms: irregular periods, high levels of androgens or polycystic ovaries).

If acne develops after adolescence, it might be hereditary. Its hard to pinpoint one reason. That is why it is so hard to treat and get rid of permanently, says Thomas. Acne affects people differently, so treatments will vary depending on the severity from medication such as azelaic acid or isotretinoin capsules (also known as roaccutane) to treatments like microdermabrasion. If youre unsure whether a blemish is acne, seek professional advice from a GP or dermatologist.

If your acne is bothering you, it can be tempting to slather on all the super-strength acne-fighting formulas you can find, but its vital to be patient. In fact, before entering the world of skincare, Thomass own acne saw her regularly using harsh products. None of it helped and, a couple of times, I actually burned my skin, she recalls.

The best approach is to strip your skincare back to basics (cleanse and moisturise), adding active formulas in gradually. It can take using an active ingredient like retinol regularly up to nine months to show results, so dont jump from one ingredient to the next, says Thomas.

Cleanse your face twice a day. Products that contain salicylic acid and zinc may be beneficial, says Dr Mahto. After a couple of weeks, start using a chemical exfoliant (like glycolic acid) once a week. This will remove the upper layer of skin cells and help reduce blackheads.

Once your skin has acclimatised, you can introduce an active treatment. For mild acne, a pharmacist can prescribe over-the-counter creams (containing ingredients such as bacteria-killing benzoyl peroxide), but for moderate or severe acne, prescription medication might be best speak to your GP.

If you want to try a clinical treatment, book in for a consultation to ensure your skin is suited to whats on offer. We work with lasers, peels, light therapy and microneedling, alongside a good home care routine, says Thomas.

The psychological impact of acne cant be overlooked. Acne has been associated with anxiety, depression, poor quality of life, lack of self-confidence, feelings of isolation, embarrassment, low self-esteem and problems with body image, explains Dr Alia Ahmed, psychodermatologist at Eudelo Clinic.

Social media can be particularly damaging. The pressure to look perfect can affect the psyche, says Dr Ahmed. I have seen patients who cannot look at an unedited photo of themselves as they find their skin repulsive.

Try following people who encourage positive conversation around skin conditions on social media. And when seeking medical advice, discuss the impact acne is having on your life. If patients are reporting emotional problems, I encourage them to seek support throughtalking therapies and/or oral mood managing medications, if needed, recommends Dr Ahmed, who also flags online resources such as skinsupport.org.uk and changingfaces.org.uk.

Even if your acne fades, scars and pigmentation can be left behind. There is sometimes an unrealistic expectation of how skin should look after acne treatment, says Dr Ahmed. Most scar treatments are not available on the NHS and this can make people feel despondent. Its no surprise, then, that scar treatment is one of the most popular acne-related searches on Cult Beauty.

Clinical treatments differ depending on the type of scar. They are categorised according to shape, depth and colour and the NHS identifies three main types: ice pick, rolling or boxcar. Scars require different forms of treatment but Thomas tends to rely on microneedling, microdermabrasion and peels, while stronger peeling lasers are used for deeper scarring. If it is a textured scar, a certain amount of controlled damage to the skin is required to try and stimulate new collagen production to get the area to repair itself, she explains. The reality is its difficult to get scarring to go completely. Results, which typically display a 30-70% reduction, can take time, with even the strongest treatments often requiring several sessions over one or two years.

High-tech, blemish-relieving formulas that will soothe and treat your skin

Plenaires Tripler 3-in-1 Exfoliating Clay, 30, is an effective mask, cleanser and gentle once-a-week exfoliator.

Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment, 35, is a daily serum containing salicylic acid and vitamin C to reduce scarring.

Ideal for bumpy, dehydrated skin, CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser, 12, doesnt leave skin feeling tight.

When spots appear, apply Squish Flower Power Acne Patches, 12, overnight. The hydrocolloid helps to soothe and minimise.

Apply La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+, 16, morning and evening to reduce spots and pigmentation.

Wear No 7 Laboratories Clearing Paste, 18, overnight two to three times a week and wake up to clear, soothed skin.

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Alternative cancer treatment therapies are now a days are actively involved in limiting the growth of cancer. These therapies are also known as precision medicines. Recently alternative cancer treatment have gained increasing focus in the industry as these therapies forms that uses complementary and alternative methods or techniques to prevent, and treat cancer at an earlier stage. Alternative cancer treatment market comprises of acupuncture, aromatherapy, exercise, hypnosis, massage, meditation, music therapy, relaxation techniques, yoga and other alternative therapies. Alternative treatments may not assume an immediate part in curing the tumor, yet they may enable you to adapt to signs and indications caused by various diseases. Basic signs and side effects, for example, nervousness, weakness, vomiting and pain, and stress might be decreased by these natural elective medicines. There are numerous choices one could seek after in elective growth medications and a brainy consolidated approach is regularly the best. In any case, certain elements stay clear and predictable and those are the contributing tumor factors that any treatment should completely address: informational signaling interference fields (bioenergetic blockages), unresolved traumatic emotional conflicts, excess of toxins, inadequate drainage, and failure of nutrient delivery systems.

Alternative cancer treatment market is growing, this is attributed to increasing prevalence of various types of cancers such as lung cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, lymphoma, leukaemia, melanoma etc. Also increasing awareness regarding natural alternative and complementary therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic therapy is expected to drive the market over the forecast period. Growing healthcare expenditure, and rising insurance coverage, aids in the revenue growth of alternative cancer treatment market. Top alternative cancer treatment include IPT insulin potentiation therapy, iscador aka mistletoe extracts, Gerson Therapy, Ukrain, biomagnetic therapy, biotherapeutic detoxification & drainage and others. However, less efficacy and impact of these alternative along with less coverage to cure the cancer is expected to hamper the growth of the alternative cancer treatment market over the forecast period. Individuals have started ensuing an all-natural plan and method that included vegetable juicing, probiotic foods, organic, plant-based foods, raw juices, natural and immune-boosting supplements. Other complementary methods include proteolytic enzyme therapy, budwig diet, vitamin c chelation, frankincense essential oil therapy, sunshine and vitamin D3, oxygen therapy and hyperbaric chambers, and others.

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By Therapy Type Hormone Therapies Acupuncture and Dietary Supplements Others

By Disease Indication Gastrointestinal Lung Cancer Breast Cancer Colorectal Cancer Leukemia Lymphoma Melanoma Prostate Cancer Others

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Alternative cancer treatment market revenue is expected to grow at a significant rate, over the forecast period. The market is anticipated to perform well in the near future due to increasing awareness regarding various cancer types and their treatment protocols. Also the alternative cancer treatment market is expected to expand globally due increasing prevalence of cancer and increasing preference of healthcare professionals to prescribe supplements for the patients. The natural and supplemented therapies for lung cancer is anticipated to grow with a fastest CAGR over the forecast period, attributed to increasing number of smokers globally. Increasing competition among drug manufacturers, increasing investment in R&D and increasing number of new alternative therapies and dietary supplements are the major factors estimated to drive the revenue growth of alternative cancer treatment market.

Depending on geographic region, the alternative cancer treatment market is segmented into five key regions: North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East & Africa (MEA).

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North America is occupying the largest regional market share in the global alternative cancer treatment market owing to the presence of more number of market players, high patient awareness levels, increasing awareness about complementary therapies and marketing activities in the region. Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR because of increasing prevalence of different types of cancers in the region, thus boosting the market growth of alternative cancer treatment market throughout the forecast period.

Key players of alternative cancer treatment market includes Innovative Medicine, LLC, Esperity, Northwest Natural Health Clinic, and many more. The companies in alternative cancer treatment market are increasingly engaged in strategic partnerships, collaborations, mergers and acquisitions to capture a greater pie of market share as the market is in the nascent stage.

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