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stretch-marks-during-pregnancy

One of the things women fear most is developing stretch marks in pregnancy. Stretch marks or striae gravidarum, the medical term, is something that nearly all women will have to deal with at some time during their pregnancy.

Stretch marks in pregnancy are red or blue lines that can usually appear on the abdomen, breasts, arms, legs, and buttocks. As the pregnancy develops and weight is gained, the skin is stretched beyond it's usual elasticity. The production of collagen is affected, a protein that gives the skin it's elasticity, and leaves the body more prone to developing stretch marks.

After pregnancy, the skin goes back to it's original shape, stretch marks change their color and become white, smooth, shiny and flattened scars.

Although some women wear their stretch marks with pride, as a reminder of their pregnancies, most want to take what action they can to minimize the scars they leave after pregnancy and get their shape and looks back as soon as they can.

There is no hard and fast rule about which women are likely to develop stretch marks in pregnancy but research has shown that women can be more prone to stretch marks if there is a family history of them. Rapid weight gain can be another contributory factor, so can dehydration.

Women who have naturally dry skin can be more likely to develop stretch marks in pregnancy so using a good natural moisturising solution is a good idea.

How to prevent stretch marks in pregnancy.

Try and eat a healthy diet. Remember although you are pregnant you do not have to eat for two.

Keep your body hydrated. Drink plenty of water to enhance the elasticity in your skin and to stop your skin from become damaged through dehydration.

Don't put on weight quickly. Give your skin a chance to stretch gradually. You will naturally gain weight during your pregnancy but sudden weight gains or losses can contribute to stretch marks.

Skin creams and lotions are a good way of keeping your body well moisturized and enhancing skin elasticity. Natural products are the best choice. You don't want any nasty chemicals that can be absorbed into the skin that can affect your unborn baby. Natural oils can soften and condition the skin during pregnancy, improve the elasticity of skin and underlying tissue and prevent unsightly stretch marks.


http://forwomen-health..com/2009/01/stretch-marks-during-pregnanacy.html

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Proactol™ may still be a relative new comer compared to other natural fat binders Chitosan and Absorbitol, but during this time it has established itself as a credible herbal supplement.

Having undergone 4 successful pre-clinical and clinical studies - during which Proactol™ was tested under a double blind study. Proactol™ has been proven to block 28% of consumer’s digestible fat, contributing to successful long term weight loss.

But alongside each of these trials, Proactol™’s standing amongst competing fat binders has grown further following the revelation of its numerous other natural health benefits.

Benefits that can prove to be pivotal deciders when choosing the right weight loss management plan for you:

Proactol™
Medically backed by the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC and leading health official across the globe, Proactol™ is clinically proven to:


Bind 28% of your dietary fat intake
Lower blood cholesterol levels and blood pressure
Reduce your calorie consumption by 150 calories per meal
Suppress your appetite whilst lowering food cravings
Increase joint flexibility
Appease aches and pains
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Chitosan

Clinically tried and tested, Chitosan has undergone 5 clinical trials since its release onto the market. From these trials Chitosan has been proven to:

Contribute to weight loss results of 7.2 lbs in 28 days
Inhibit LDL cholesterol and boost HDL cholesterol
The one flaw of this fat binder is that it has been linked to increased irregular bowel movements that results in the excretion of the bound fat molecules in a semi-raw state.

Absorbitol
Restricted in usage to 3-4 times a week, Absorbitol has been found to:

Produce weight loss results of 16lbs in 30 days
Bind 10.8g of fat with only 1g of Absorbitol
Lower blood cholesterol levels
But consumers are advised to use this fat binder with caution to ensure that they still receive viable amounts of fat in their diet. For this reason it is recommended that consumer’s only take is 3-4 times a week and not every day.

Which fat binder can offer consumers more promising results?

Place each of these fat binders side by side and Proactol™ is by far the more reliable supplement, offering consumers a risk free route to weight loss that is consistent, long term and is free from the dangers of surgery.

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