Can I shave my legs after my airbrush tan? But, can you shave after an airbrush tan? There are also several tricks on how to do this correctly: Use a New Razor Chances are your old and who-knows-how-many-times used razor is pretty dull and dirty.

Shave Lightly While shaving, avoid pressing too hard. Related posts. What should you wear to your airbrush tan! June 20, Finally Some Good News! May 8, A Message to Our Clients! April 2, If you shave or wax, some superficial exfoliation will occur which will remove the pigment from the spray tan. To minimize the chances of this, try to follow these tips. Tip 1 — Do not use a shaving cream- this may remove some of the pigment from the spray tan.

Tip 3 — Use a new razor. A dull or older razor may be more abrasive and result in more exfoliation. Tip 4 — Consider applying a moisturizer as a layer of protection on the skin to protect the superficial layers of skin from exfoliating with the shave.

This may not give as close a shave but would be less likely to disrupt the tan. Tip 5 -Gently glide the razor across the skin. Avoid applying deeper pressure on the skin. Tip 1 — If you want to minimize shaving throughout the duration of your spray tan, consider waxing or using a Depilatory Cream like Veet or Nair. Tip 3 — Shave with warm water. Using very hot water to shower will shorten the life of your tan.

Tip 4 — Avoid pressing hard to preserve your tan as much as possible. We have seen everything related to spray tanning and shaving. I will be very happy to hear that you have learned quite a lot about these two things.

We have seen how important it is to use good quality products for shaving with or before a spray tan session. I think it will be very helpful for you if I add some of those excellent products here:.

If you immediately shave, the time you spent in those spray tan tents will be a waste of time. So, wait for a little while, use good products and be gentle on your skin. Happy shaving! I'm Stella. I have always been drawn to beauty and health products that make a change in our life. I have been working in various tanning salons in my neighborhood to help people like me to get a beautiful and healthy tan.

My passion is to help people learn about safe tanning. I got my first tattoo when I was fifteen.

Paving stones have become an increasingly popular material for new driveways, patios, pool decks and walkways, particularly in Southern California. Although the cost of pavers is higher than concrete, pavers offer a number of features that other materials do not. Paving stones come in hundreds of colors, styles, textures and patterns, allowing you to create a one-of-a-kind look for your driveway, patio or pool deck.

Plus, pavers have a classy look, last for decades, and can easily be repaired if needed. When it comes to installing concrete pavers, there are two main options: regular paver installs and overlays. In a regular install, your paving contractor will start from scratch by excavating the area and laying down pavers. One of the best ways to improve the look of your existing concrete driveway, walkway, patio or pool deck is to lay pavers on top of it. Additionally, there needs to be enough room to add a paver on top of the concrete without it blocking any doorways or causing a tripping hazard.

Before installing pavers over concrete, the surface is cleaned with pressure washer to remove any dirt or debris. Does this sound like a good method? If not, what do you suggest? Thanks, Joe. Another area to consider when making lawns and gardens look great is professional concrete curbing. Curbing will really enhance the look and feel of your property, either residential or commercial. Installing concrete curbing is what we do and it makes all the difference. The pitch from the middle of the patio has changed and its slopping toward the house and now my laminate floor is warped because of the moisture from the water absorbed by the concrete slab my house is built on.

Also, the paver stones by the wall of the house are all lifted up or sunken down. The question: would almost 19 years of water saturating the patio and the house cause the downward sloping of the patio and the pavers to shift and come up and sink down?

The homeowners association is responsible for outside maintenance and the sprinklers and they are trying to shift the responsibility for this issue. I would appreciate any information you can provide. Dee, I think you need an attorney.

I am living testimony to the effects sprinklers can have on on structures. Good luck! I want to put a step outside of my French door. It is paved area. What do I put down first before I lay the bricks and then the paving slabs?

I am a lady of 71 and I would like to have a go at this. Is there a way to drill drainage holes in an existing partically cover patio. The patio is concrete cover with porcelain tiles. When there is a heavy rain, the water puddles in areas and runs across part of the patio. The patio has a stone wall on one side and the water collects in area against the wall. My landscaper installed pavers over my existing patio using a sand base and filling the spaces between with sand…then the rains came and leached water up to the stucco on the house.

They drilled about 60 holes in the patio, layed the pavers over sand again and now the monsoon season in New Mexico is here…needless to say, water is leaching up to the house and staining the stucco…. My landscaper says this is normal and especially on a patio facing north. I say this could ultimately result in stucco damage as well as other structural problems…any suggestions? I have cool deck over concrete around my pool. It is not is bad shape but looks old.

What is the best way to spruce this up and make it look new again? I have an uncovered patio that used to have outdoor carpet. After mulitple demo efforts, there are still traces of carpet glue residue and water pools in the center. This time, we skipped the paver base and used JUST sand. The finer sand was so much easier to work with and gave the pavers a soft but firm surface to sit on.

We laid our pavers one by one based on the measurements we marked during our dry run. We used plastic paver spikes as spacers, placing one in each joint. When we were finished, we reused them for additional edging we installed around the yard. To make our cuts, we used a circular saw for straight cuts, and a grinder for our curved cuts. For both tools, we used diamond tip blades, which are needed for cutting through concrete and stone without chipping. Because we laid our pavers in a diamond pattern and had big curve in our pathway, we had to make a LOT of cuts.

It took us Bryan many hours to get through all of them, but it was worth it! Once all of the pavers were in place and our cuts were finished, we cleaned them off, removed the spacers, and spread polymeric sand into the joints. Polymeric sand is different from regular sand — it has polymers in it that become like a glue and hold pavers together when it gets wet.

We used a broom to sweep the sand into all of the joints, and then wet the entire walkway with our hose when we were finished. By installing the 1. You can see here how short our bottom porch step is, and the unfinished edge in the front. We bought limestone stair treads from a local stone yard to cap the front of the walkway and all of the stairs.

You may have also noticed that we installed a retaining wall! This was another budget friendly project that we tackled ourselves, and one that made a HUGE impact on our curb appeal. Remember when it looked like this? After everything was dry, we went over the concrete with this travertine ledger stone , and used the same landscape adhesive to adhere it to the wall.

And this is where we started — eeeek. So glad we got these hardscaping projects finished before the weather turned! What do you think? Would you tackle a project like this? You took it to a very textured, interesting, and clean-lined look, and it blends well with your house.

I love the home you selected for renovation and for living. I liked your paver orientation on the diagonal. The two of you look handsome and strong together; I hope your union lasts forever. Take care and good luck with your new career direction. I will follow you from time to time.

Fragile X syndrome is caused by a gene mutation on the X chromosome. If a father has fragile X syndrome, he will pass a milder form of the disorder to his daughters but will not pass it to his sons.

The gene is often passed down in a milder form, so that families may be unaware that they carry it. Rett syndrome is caused, in most cases, by a newly discovered mutation on the X chromosome.

In a few families, the syndrome is inherited in an X-linked dominant pattern. It was initially believed that Rett syndrome affects only girls; however, it has recently been found to occur rarely in boys as well.

The disorder usually develops between one and two years of age. Acute intermittent porphyria is a rare disease caused by a gene mutation in the HMBS gene on chromosome 11, which controls a step in the production of hemoglobin. The symptoms of the condition consist of severe attacks of abdominal pain, vomiting, digestive problems, and seizures. The attacks are triggered by factors such as certain drugs, smoking, dieting, other illnesses and stress.

Leukodystrophies are disorders affecting the production or maintenance of the fatty covering of nerves. As a result, signals travel more slowly than normal through the nervous system. This disrupts the functioning of the nervous system, which can sometimes include seizures. Leukodystrophies can be caused by mutations in many different genes; their inheritance pattern depends on which gene is affected.

In some cases, the mutation arises spontaneously. More than 30 leukodystrophies have been identified. Some specific leukodystrophies are Alexander disease, Canavan disease and Krabbe disease. Mucopolysaccharidoses are disorders of the enzymes that break down molecules called glycosaminoglycans into smaller components, which are needed to build connective tissue. Over time, the glycosaminoglycans build up in the body and cause permanent damage to cells, bone, skeletal structure, and organs.

There are many different mucopolysaccharidoses, caused by many different gene mutations. Sanfilippo syndrome, one of the mucopolysaccharidoses, frequently causes seizures. A number of epilepsy syndromes are thought to be multifactorial or complex disorders, in which genetic and environmental factors both seem to play a part.

Myoclonic-astatic epilepsy usually appears between two and five years of age, with a variety of seizure types. The relatives of affected children often have other forms of epilepsy or febrile seizures, suggesting a strong genetic component. It is possible that several different genes are involved, as well as other modifying factors. Benign epilepsy of childhood with centrotemporal spikes BECTS , also known as benign rolandic epilepsy, is one of the most common childhood epilepsy syndromes.

It usually begins between ages five and 10 years and disappears in adolescence. Benign myoclonic epilepsy of infancy is a rare condition that usually affects children between six months and three years old.

Children with the syndrome have brief myoclonic seizures that are usually easy to control with medication. Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy usually appears in adolescents between 12 and 18 years old. People with this syndrome have myoclonic jerks, usually in the shoulders and arms, upon awakening or shortly afterward. Half of patients with this condition have relatives with epilepsy. The genetic basis of this syndrome is complex and the mechanism of transmission is unclear.

It is possible that several different genes are responsible. Childhood absence epilepsy begins between four and 10 years old, and involves severe and frequent absence seizures. Some researchers have found links to chromosome 1 or chromosome 8. However, it seems likely that other factors besides genetics are involved.

Juvenile absence epilepsy is similar to childhood absence epilepsy, but usually begins later in life, between 10 and 17 years old. Some children with this syndrome have family members with epilepsy. Mitochondrial disorders occur when the mitochondria fail and are not able to produce the energy a cell or tissue needs. These disorders appear to cause most damage to the brain, heart, liver, skeletal muscles, and kidney, which are tissues with the highest demands for energy.

Mitochondrial disorders most often present as muscle weakness with neurological problems; other symptoms include poor growth, heart failure due to cardiomyopathy, gastrointestinal disorders, liver disease, and diabetes.

People with this syndrome manifest it in a wide variety of ways; some are unaffected, some develop epilepsy later in life, and others develop severe, progressive epilepsy with dementia as children. The mutation is passed from mother to child.

Chromosomal mutations, damage or faulty duplication are at the root of conditions like Down syndrome, Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, Angelman syndrome, and ring chromosome abnormalities.

Down syndrome is caused by an additional copy of chromosome This means that instead of the normal pair of chromosomes, there are 3 copies. This is called a trisomy. Down syndrome is also referred to as Trisomy A trisomy is caused by an error that occurs during cell division.

Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome occurs when part of chromosome 4 is deleted. Ring chromosome abnormalities are rare disorders that occur when both ends of a chromosome are damaged and the chromosome reforms in a ring shape. Many genes have an effect on brain development. Changes in even one of these genes can affect how the brain functions.

Mutations in certain genes have been identified as causes of brain malformations, which can lead to epilepsy. Both of these malformations can lead to seizures. Many other genes are associated with specific ion channels. Skip to main content. Is Epilepsy Inherited? For instance, not everyone who has a serious head injury a clear cause of seizures will get epilepsy.

Those who do develop epilepsy may be more likely to have a history of seizures in their family. This family history suggests that it is easier for them to develop epilepsy than for people with no genetic tendency. When seizures begin from both sides of the brain at the same time it's called generalized epilepsy. Generalized epilepsy is more likely to be inherited and involve genetic factors than partial or focal epilepsy. In recent years, genetic links to some forms of partial epilepsy have been found.

Are the brothers and sisters of children with epilepsy more likely to develop it? Their risk is slightly higher than usual, because there may be a genetic tendency in the family for seizures and epilepsy. Even so, most brothers and sisters will not develop epilepsy. If your child is in the hospital with seizures, medicine may be given by injection or intravenously by vein IV.

It is important to give your child medicine on time and as prescribed. The dose may need to be adjusted for the best seizure control. All medicines can have side effects. If your child has side effects, talk to the healthcare provider. Do not stop giving medicine to your child. This can cause more or worse seizures. While your child is taking medicine, he or she may need tests to see how well the medicine is working.

Your child may have:. Blood tests. Your child may need blood tests often to check the level of medicine in his or her body. Based on this level, the healthcare provider may change the dose of medicine. Your child may also have blood tests to check the effects of the medicine on his or her other organs. An EEG is a procedure that records the brain's electrical activity. This is done by attaching electrodes to the scalp. Your child may not need medicine for life.

Some children are taken off medicine if they have had no seizures for 1 to 2 years. This will be determined by your child's healthcare provider. Your child may be treated with any of the below:. A ketogenic diet. This type of diet is very high in fat, and very low in carbohydrates.

Enough protein is included to help promote growth. The diet causes the body to make ketones. These are chemicals made from the breakdown of body fat. The brain and heart work normally with ketones as an energy source. This special diet must be strictly followed. Too many carbohydrates can stop ketosis. But some children become seizure-free when put on the diet. Vagus nerve stimulator. This treatment sends small pulses of energy to the brain from one of the vagus nerves.

This is a pair of large nerves in the neck. If your child is age 12 or older and has partial seizures that are not controlled well with medicine, VNS may be an option. VNS is done by surgically placing a small battery into the chest wall. Small wires are then attached to the battery and placed under the skin and around one of the vagus nerves. The battery is then programmed to send energy impulses every few minutes to the brain. When your child feels a seizure coming on, he or she may activate the impulses by holding a small magnet over the battery.

In many cases, this will help to stop the seizure. VNS can have side effects such as hoarse voice, pain in the throat, or change in voice.

Surgery may be done to remove the part of the brain where the seizures are occurring. Or the surgery helps to stop the spread of the bad electrical currents through the brain. Surgery for epilepsy seizures is very complex.

It is done by a specialized surgical team. Your child may be awake during the surgery. The brain itself does not feel pain.

If your child is awake and able to follow commands, the surgeons are better able to check areas of his or her brain during the procedure. Surgery is not an option for everyone with seizures.

If age-appropriate, make sure your child understands the type of seizure he or she has and the type of medicine that is needed. Know the dose, time, and side effects of all medicines.

Check out my four step process, plus what you can do if you make any mistakes. Glass painting is HOT! As you can probably guess since you are reading this post: YES, you can paint on glass. You can paint directly onto glass using a paint made for your surface as well as one of a variety of brushes or tools.

Glassware is available in craft stores and discount stores in a wide variety of shapes and sizes I love getting it from the Dollar Tree! There are several types of brushes and tools you can use when painting glass. They accomplish different purposes. These are regular paint brushes, however the bristles are softer than normal brushes.

A softer brush can help with this. I use these brushes to apply a basecoat of Enamel paint, chalk paint, or add details with smaller brushes. Spouncers are basically a sponge at the end of a stick. They are great for applying paint in an even application across a surface. I tend to use these for translucent or frosted paints, like FolkArt Frosted Glass. The frosted and stained glass paint types even out more than acrylics.

Daublers resemble resemble spouncers, but they are a more dense foam and not as long. I LOVE daubers for applying polka dots with relatively crisp ages. They are also great for painting small areas like wine glass stems. Great for adding small dots! Reload for same-sized dots. Paint descending sized dots with one load; simply continue dotting until all paint has been removed. NOTE: Be sure when painting dots that you carefully set your tool down straight and lift straight up.

If lifted at an angle, painted dots will smear. Try this: once your tool is loaded, touch the surface, carefully twist in a circular motion, then lift to remove. The extra twist will ensure a full even circle. There is a specific type of paint you can use on glass and it will clearly say on the label. There should also be curing instructions. When painting glassware, I typically use FolkArt Enamels; a water-based paint that is specially formulated for glass painting.

It is available in craft stores and shop. When cured, it is top-shelf dishwasher safe. I LOVE the finish that chalk paint gives glass! There are a variety of spray paints suitable for glass, and you can get them in transparent, stone, metallic, solid, and many other types of finishes. Just make sure to read the can and spray in several light coats. You can typically paint on top with either chalk or enamel paint if you want to add to the design.

There are plenty of paint pens and markers on the market; for example, Sharpie oil based. You can also draw over other painted designs — just let the paint dry first. Learn how to Mod Podge on glass here. Before you squeeze the first drop of paint or lift a brush, prepare your glass.

This step is crucial if you want the paint to stick. The issue is that in order to retain its finish, painted glassware often needs to be baked; the oven heat stabilizes the paint and gives it durability. Consult the instructions that came with your product to determine whether this step is required. Know too that glass paint markers are an option; their fine tips are particularly good for detail work and writing.

Disclosure: BobVila. You agree that BobVila. All rights reserved. Expert advice from Bob Vila, the most trusted name in home improvement, home remodeling, home repair, and DIY. You just need the right materials and know-how. I've spray painted a LOT of things over the years, from window blinds to wooden beads. I'm constantly amazed at how well spray paint holds up on almost any surface, including glass! You can find all my tips and tricks for how to spray paint like a pro here!

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Before you go crazy spray painting everything in sight, check the can to make sure your paint will stick to glass. It should be listed right on the label. Nowadays, you can find spray paint for glass in a variety of sheens and effects. There's frosted glass, sea glass or looking glass effects that will totally transform your project! I used opaque paint for the projects below, but I'm planning to use sea glass spray paint on a mason jar project soon!

I found a vase, which I believe was a wedding gift, stuck on a shelf in the pantry and forgotten. I also dug up a couple of glass dishes and bowls that we've moved from house to house and were still packed with paper padding between them. They were all dirty and dusty, so I gave them a good cleaning with soap and water first, and allowed them to air dry. Wipe down the glass with isopropyl alcohol, making sure to get all the dust out of the facets.

Use a lint free cloth like microfiber , so you don't leave fibers behind. Spray paint can get everywhere if you're not careful, so it's important to prep your work area before you start spraying! You also want to prevent dust, bugs and anything else from falling into the paint and ruining your hard work. If you need more durability for your project, I suggest using craft paint specifically designed for glass.

They can be baked and will cure to a hard, chip-resistant finish. Keep in mind that most of those paints require you to brush the paint on the glass… which will give you a slightly different look than a sprayed coat. To help improve durability, you might want to try spraying the inside of a pretty container.

The paint surface is then protected since it is on the interior of the glass. I have tips how to spray the inside of containers in my DIY milk glass apothecary jar tutorial. Note: If you want a vase to hold water, I suggest painting the outside of it since the paint could wash off if painted on the inside.

I painted the exterior of cut glass vases with matte spray paint for an elegant look for a black and white bridal shower. Since spray paint can chip and flake, using on pieces that will be near food is typically not recommended.

Fone for Android that, in addition to easily rooting a smartphone by following the steps shown below, also allows you to manage all the content on the device, create backups or protect user confidentiality, among many other options. To root Android with this software, follow these steps:. Once you have completed all the previous procedures that we have just taught you, you have to know that you will have the possibility then to check all the details about it, in a fast and straightforward way.

It is Nothing more or less than using an application such as Root Checker. Nothing more than that. Download Root Checker App. Here listing the most popular and useful android apps that might help you. It is no secret to anyone that, in many cases, the performance of mobile phones can be affected and deteriorate day after day due to applications that generally run in the background without Android customers being aware of it.

If you are an Android client who is using to installing custom ROMs, this app is ideal for you, which has a free and a paid version. About the free version, it has a limit of three flashes daily , and because of that, if you need to do more, you will need to purchase its premium version. In short, it refers to an app that facilitates flushing processes , and its most significant advantage is that it has the option to schedule flashes without the requirement to restart your phone.

Thus, it is basing on ROMs, zips, mods, kernels, recovery images, and much more. Although it is true, in this operating system, by default, a series of pre-installed applications come that ordinary users cannot remove.

However, by rooting your device and downloading this app from Google Play, it will be straightforward to remove all the filler applications you want. We recommend you to try with PC as it has a higher success rate.

Also, note that we are not responsible for any damage caused during the rooting attempt. Yet not rooted? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Table of Content:. Which brings us to the question: is it worth it? Here are some of backup apps: Titanium Backup Nandroid backup.

The reality is that this decision also has its disadvantages and are usually as high as the benefits: You can damage the Motorola XOOM MZ umts everest : that freedom to optimize the performance of the hardware must be used with a conscience since otherwise there is a risk of damaging some vital component for the operation of the smartphone. Once this happened, there is no return behind. This Google Packages mainly includes the Google Play Store, which means that you will not be able to install any app officially, and you will generally have to resort to APKs.

Security vulnerabilities : by having to install apps from unknown sources, you run the risk of some host of viruses that compromise data privacy. Lineage OS Take a Full backup of all your existing data. Enable Unknown Source Installation for apk. Always check compatibility and download the latest version of the rooting tool. Or directly in the tools folder of the Android SDK folder. In addition to the adb tool above, you'll also need to get the command-line fastboot tool to flash the system image of the device.

Flashing your device in this way is useful if you need to install the radio and system images independently or you are already familiar with fastboot and are using it successfully in your environment.

To use this method, your device must have a fastboot-compatible bootloader. Having the original factory bootloader included on ADP devices is not required. If you insist on compiling the code yourself, the fastboot source code is available in the Android open source repository and is compiled whenever you build from that tree. If you've built from the Android open source tree, you will find the fastboot executable in this location:.

But if you don't want to bother with that, just download the fastboot executable directly at the HTC Developer website. It includes three files: rootboot. In order to reboot, press the volume down and power buttons at the same time. Enjoy thousands of restricted apps from the Play Store and other sources. You can even install the latest version of Android before everyone else. Get access to features like, slow motion video, PhotoSphere, and NFC mobile payments as soon as they are released.

Speed up your Android device by removing unnecessary bloatware. Rooting lets you enable tethering while avoiding costly fees. Why is the Motorola MZ still in use today?

Well, the tablet had surprisingly strong tech specs for being released at the beginning of Some of its key tech specs included:. You expect these tech specs from tablets released in and even When the terminal window appears, you have to input the following commands, and make sure you hit enter after typing each command. The next step requires you to conduct a verification to ensure the success of the process to root Motorola XOOM.

In the above steps, we learnt how easy and important it is to know the process to root Motorola XOOM. If you are looking to root your tablet, there are some simple steps listed above. While there are quite a few methods that can be used without a PC, we recommend Wondershare TunesGo as the most safe and secure when it comes to the process to root Motorola XOOM, keeping in mind the security of your data. All the cleaning done in mere seconds. This allows you to do more with stock Android Installation.

If you are looking to custom ROMs to remove the crap-ware that is otherwise very hindering and is offered by the manufacturers. Backup your music, photos, videos, contacts, SMS etc.

Instead, a doctor must look for signs of systemic inflammation, which indicates that the immune system may be attacking the body. Lupus is a chronic condition. There is currently no cure, but there are some treatments that can help a person manage their symptoms and prevent serious complications. Sometimes, a medication that once worked well stops working or begins to cause severe side effects. For these reasons, it is essential to work with a healthcare professional to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

The following medications may help treat lupus:. Scientists are researching other strategies for treating lupus. Clinical trials offer hope to some people with the condition, so it may be worth asking a doctor whether any trials are taking place locally.

Some people with lupus find relief from alternative remedies, such as acupuncture and special diets. Clinical research has not yet found solid evidence to suggest that these treatments work.

However, trying them in conjunction with other treatments is harmless. Many people with lupus find it challenging to live with. Some people might struggle with anxiety about their long-term outlook or feel as though they have little control over their body or life.

Chronic pain and fatigue can be debilitating, making it difficult to work. This can cause financial woes that make some treatments inaccessible. This content does not have an Arabic version.

Overview Lupus is a disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs autoimmune disease. Lupus facial rash Open pop-up dialog box Close. Lupus facial rash A typical sign of lupus is a red, butterfly-shaped rash over your cheeks and nose, often following exposure to sunlight. More Information Lupus: Can it cause hair loss? Lupus: Can it cause hives? Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic.

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The trouble is even those characteristic signs can be common in other conditions too. The Consequences of Misdiagnosing Lupus or Getting a Delayed Diagnosis Lupus is considered a systemic disease because it can affect just about every organ in your body, from your skin to your heart to your GI tract.

A: Since the early s, there has been an overall trend of an increase in reported pertussis cases. Pertussis is naturally cyclic in nature, with peaks in disease every 3 to 5 years.

But for the past few decades, peaks got higher and overall case counts went up. There are several reasons that could help explain why CDC is seeing more cases. These include:. The bacteria that cause pertussis are also always changing at a genetic level. Research is underway to determine if any of the changes are having an impact on public health. However, the latest studies suggest that pertussis vaccines continue to be effective despite recent genetic changes. When it comes to waning immunity, it seems that the acellular pertussis vaccines DTaP and Tdap used now may not protect for as long as the whole cell vaccine DTP doctors used to use.

Whole cell pertussis vaccines are associated with higher rates of minor and temporary side effects such as fever and pain and swelling at the injection site.

Serious neurologic adverse reactions, including chronic neurological problems, occurred rarely among children who had recently received whole cell vaccines. Studies have inconsistent results about whether the vaccine could cause chronic neurological problems. However, public concern in the United States and other countries led to a concerted effort to develop a vaccine with improved safety.

Due to these concerns, along with the availability of a safe and effective acellular vaccine, the United States switched to acellular pertussis vaccines DTaP.

A: You can make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with recommended pertussis vaccines. There are two types of pertussis vaccines — DTaP for babies and young children and Tdap for preteens, teens, and adults. Getting vaccinated with Tdap during every pregnancy is especially important for women. Also, caregivers of babies should keep them away from anyone with cough or cold symptoms.

A: No, but those traveling to an area with a pertussis outbreak should make sure they are up to date on their pertussis vaccines. People who did not get all the recommended pertussis vaccines, including babies too young to be vaccinated, are putting themselves at risk for catching pertussis. However, their parents are putting them at greater risk of getting a serious pertussis infection and then possibly spreading it to other family or community members.

We often see people blaming pertussis outbreaks on people coming to the United States from other countries. This is not the case. Plus, every country vaccinates against pertussis. In general, pertussis starts off with cold-like symptoms and maybe a mild cough or fever.

But after 1 to 2 weeks, severe coughing can begin. The pertussis vaccination is given in combination with tetanus and diphtheria vaccines. It's called tetanus diphtheria and acellular pertussis booster and is abbreviated as Tdap. Even if you've had the vaccine before, you may need it again to increase the protection that you had from an earlier dose. After a week or two, a pertussis infection usually leads to a cough. Signs and symptoms that point to a pertussis infection include coughing that lasts longer than two weeks and gets worse over time; long coughing fits that may lead to vomiting or near-vomiting; and coughing attacks followed by a sudden, deep inhalation — making a "whoop" sound as you catch your breath after coughing.

Not every cough means you have pertussis. And not every case of pertussis has a cough or the telltale "whoop" sound after a cough. Pertussis starts with coldlike signs and symptoms that could include a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, a sore throat, or a mild fever.

Another sign of pertussis is feeling exhausted after coughing. The hacking cough during a pertussis infection can be so severe in older adults that it can lead to a fractured rib. Does this include half doses? Half doses of DTaP are also not recommended under any circumstances, and should not be counted as part of the vaccination series. Only documented doses i. Remember that the minimum age for DTaP 5 is age 4 years. If the child has not received all of the age-appropriate doses of pertussis-containing vaccine, it would be best to try to administer as many doses of DTaP as possible before the child reaches his 7th birthday in order to confer protection against pertussis.

Then, give additional doses with 6-month intervals, not to exceed 6 total doses of diphtheria- and tetanus-containing vaccine by the child's 7th birthday. Are there data that state these should not be given concomitantly? A CDC study has shown a small increased risk for febrile seizures during the 24 hours after a child receives the inactivated influenza vaccine at the same time as the PCV13 vaccine or DTaP vaccine.

However, the risk of febrile seizure with any combination of these vaccines is small and ACIP recommends giving these vaccines at the same visit if indicated. As with all vaccines, a severe allergic reaction e.

A history of encephalopathy within 7 days of receiving a previous pertussis-containing vaccine that is not due to another identifiable cause is a contraindication to both DTaP and Tdap. For the pertussis-containing vaccines DTaP and Tdap an additional precaution is a progressive or unstable neurologic disorder, including infantile spasms, uncontrolled seizures or progressive encephalopathy.

DTaP and Tdap should be deferred until the neurologic status of the patient is clarified and stabilized. Is it acceptable to give breastfeeding mothers Tdap vaccine?

Women who have never received Tdap and who did not receive it during pregnancy should receive it immediately postpartum or as soon as possible thereafter. Breastfeeding does not decrease the immune response to routine childhood vaccines and is not a contraindication for any vaccine except smallpox.

Breastfeeding is a precaution for yellow fever vaccine and the vaccine can be given for travel when indicated. Tdap is an inactivated vaccine and may be given at the same prenatal visit with RhoGam. Mom comes in with her month-old. A family history of a neurologic disorder or reaction to a pertussis-containing vaccine is not a contraindication to vaccination of this child.

The child should receive additional DTaP doses as indicated in the catchup schedule. Can an adult receive Tdap if they had a contraindication or precaution to DTaP as a child? Probably, but this depends on the contraindication or precaution the person had to DTaP. The contraindications are 1 severe allergic reaction e. I have an adult patient with controlled epilepsy who wishes to receive the Tdap vaccine. May I vaccinate him? Controlled epilepsy is not a contraindication to receipt of Tdap.

To access IAC's table of vaccine contraindications and precautions, go to www. CDC also makes this information available at www. Can we give further doses of DTaP to an infant who had an afebrile seizure within 3 hours of a previous dose?

An infant who experiences an afebrile seizure following a dose of DTaP requires further evaluation. An infant with a recent seizure or an evolving neurologic condition should not receive further doses of DTaP or DT until the condition has been evaluated and stabilized. Other indicated vaccines may be administered on schedule. To assure that the child is at least protected against tetanus and diphtheria, the decision to give either DTaP or DT should be made no later than the first birthday.

Is there guidance for pertussis protection for an adult who cannot receive the tetanus portion of the Tdap vaccine because of allergy? Usually, an "allergy" to tetanus toxoid is anecdotal and not a true anaphylactic reaction to modern tetanus toxoid.

Patients often claim to be allergic to tetanus toxoid because of 1 an exaggerated local reaction which is not an allergy or 2 a reaction to a tetanus vaccine received many years ago probably serum sickness from equine tetanus antitoxin. A history of one of these events is not a contraindication to modern tetanus toxoid, Td, or Tdap. Only an allergist-confirmed severe allergy e. A person who has an allergist-confirmed anaphylactic allergy to tetanus toxoid has no recourse for pertussis vaccination because no single-antigen pertussis vaccine is licensed for use in the United States.

Does tetanus toxoid contain horse serum? Tetanus toxoid has never contained horse serum or protein. Equine tetanus antitoxin horse derived was the only product available for the prevention of tetanus prior to the development of tetanus toxoid in the s. Equine antitoxin was also used for passive post-exposure prophylaxis of tetanus e. Equine tetanus antitoxin has not been available in the U.

Tetanus and Wound Management Back to top What is the dosing for tetanus immune globulin for an adult with suspected tetanus? Although the optimal therapeutic dose has not been established, experts recommend international units IU , which appears to be as effective as higher doses ranging from 3, to 6, IU and causes less discomfort. Available preparations must be administered intramuscularly; TIG preparations available in the United States are not licensed or formulated for intrathecal or intravenous use.

Infiltration of part of the dose locally around the wound is usually recommended if feasible, although the efficacy of this approach has not been proven. In addition, anti- tetanus antibody content varies from lot to lot. When a patient seen in the ER needs tetanus protection, which type of tetanus vaccine should be given?

Otherwise they may receive Td or Tdap. If additional doses are necessary for full tetanus protection, they may be administered as Td or Tdap. Adolescents, and adults age 11 years and older should receive a single dose of Tdap, if they have not received a dose of Tdap after the 11th birthday, otherwise they may receive Td or Tdap. If a person gets a puncture wound or laceration on Friday night, does the person need to receive tetanus wound management that night or can it wait until Monday?

ACIP has not addressed this issue specifically. Puncture wounds, however, should be attended to as soon as possible. The decision to delay a booster dose of tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine following an injury should be based on the nature of the injury and likelihood that the injured person is susceptible to tetanus. The more likely the person is to be susceptible, the more quickly that tetanus prophylaxis should be administered. A person with a tetanus-prone wound e. A person with a documented series of at least three tetanus toxoid-containing products, with a booster dose within the previous 10 years ago is less likely to be susceptible to tetanus, and the need for a booster dose is not as urgent, particularly if the wound can be thoroughly cleaned.

The more likely a person is to be completely susceptible to tetanus i. If an adult patient is receiving a tetanus-containing vaccine after an injury and there is no history of any prior tetanus vaccine e. Also, what is the time frame that the tetanus toxoid needs to be given following an injury? One dose of tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine Tdap or Td provides little or no protection. That is why tetanus immune globulin TIG is also recommended in this situation.

As far as timing, the toxoid and TIG should be given as soon as possible. When should tetanus immune globulin TIG be administered as part of wound management? TIG should be given as soon as possible after the injury. How long after a wound occurs is tetanus immune globulin no longer recommended?

In the opinion of the tetanus experts at the CDC, for a person who has been vaccinated but is not up to date, there is probably little benefit in giving TIG more than a week or so after the injury. For a person believed to be completely unvaccinated, it is suggested to increase this interval to 3 weeks i. Td or Tdap should be given concurrently.

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Screening for Contraindications. A 4-fold increase in anti-PT IgG with 4—6-week intervals is probably the most reliable serologic test [ 6 ]. Notably, as happened in the presented case, leukocytosis is generally uncommon in adolescents, adults, and partially immunized children and even in the absence of it, the diagnosis of pertussis should not be excluded [ 16 ].

Antibiotic agents of choice for pertussis treatment are macrolides, such as erythromycin, clarithromycin, and azithromycin. Appropriate antibiotic treatment can eliminate Bordetella pertussis from the respiratory tract and, consequently, prevent transmission to susceptible contacts. Furthermore, it has been proved that antibiotics decrease the probability of secondary bacterial infections and reduce duration and severity of symptoms, when given early in the course of the disease [ 17 ].

Unfortunately, we were not able to document the exact timing of antibiotic treatment. Still, it has been suggested in the literature that macrolides administration can weaken the subsequent immune response to infections, if given early during the course of the disease [ 18 ]. Newborns are vulnerable to infection during the first weeks of their life, given that the quantity of maternal antibodies transferred is, in most cases, insufficient to provide protection [ 11 ].

Tdap boost vaccination for subjects older than 11 years is an effective prevention strategy and, therefore, should not be omitted. Similar symptoms can be caused by other pathogens, as well, including adenoviruses, respiratory syncytial viruses RSV , human parainfluenza viruses, influenza viruses, Mycoplasma pneumonia , and rhinoviruses [ 9 ].

Coinfections, particularly with Bordetella pertussis and RSV, are commonly seen among infants [ 13 ]. In adult patients, it is essential that the differential diagnosis of persistent cough should include primary and secondary pulmonary malignancies, and imaging with X-ray or Computed Tomography CT of the chest must be accordingly performed in these cases [ 21 ]. This report aims to highlight the fact that pertussis is not only a disease of the childhood, but it should be also suspected in adults, presenting with chronic cough, even if they do have a previous history of natural infection or vaccination.

The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this paper. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Article of the Year Award: Outstanding research contributions of , as selected by our Chief Editors.

Read the winning articles. Journal overview. Academic Editor: Julian Thomas. Received 12 Apr Revised 08 Jun Accepted 13 Jun Published 13 Jul Abstract Pertussis is traditionally considered as a disease of the childhood; however, accumulating evidence suggests a stable increase of its incidence among adults and adolescents, during the last decades.

Introduction Pertussis also known as whooping cough is a respiratory tract infection, caused mainly by the gram-negative, aerobic, pathogenic, encapsulated coccobacillus Bordetella pertussis. Case Presentation A year-old female patient presented with complaints of prolonged, paroxysmal cough for the last 4 weeks. Table 1. Notably, leukocytosis is generally uncommon in adults and even in the absence of it, the diagnosis of pertussis should not be excluded.

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You can do a sign of the Cross over your spouse and children before they go to sleep at night. For protection. There is no specific prayer to pray when using holy water, other than making the Sign of the Cross: just bring some always with you! The silver oxidized medallion on the holy water bottle depicts St.

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Comes with parchment with a prayer blessing by Pope Francis! Compared to other products on the Internet, you can rest assured that our products are truly blessed by Pope Francis. Also, you can specifically ask for a certain item on our website to be blessed, as we are based in Rome, Italy. NEW Lourdes Calendar. Lourdes Water is authentic from Lourdes, it is collected from the miraculous spring at the grotto. The bottles and containers that you can buy below are filled with free Holy Water from Lourdes, which has been blessed by a Priest in Lourdes.

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I have been doing this business for 15 years. I would like to introduce y'all my Good Collection of handicraft Artwork. There are many holy signs written and many attractive figures It is very old pot, I do not know age of this pot, but it kept in good condition.

The bull symbolizes both power and ignorance. Lord Shiva's use of the bull as a vehicle conveys the idea that He removes ignorance and bestows power of wisdom on His devotees. The bull is called Vrisha in Sanskrit. Vrisha also means dharma righteousness Thus a bull shown next to Shiva also indicates that He is the etemal companion of righteousness.

Ganga: Ganga river Ganges is associated with Hindu mythology and is the most sacred river of Hindus. According to tradition. One who bathes in Ganga revered as Mother Ganga in accordance with traditional rites and ceremonies on religious occasions in combination with certain astrological events, is freed from sin and attains knowledge, purity and peace. Ganga, symbolically represented on the head of the Lord by a female Mother Ganga with a jet of water emanating from her mouth and falling on th.

If you have any concerns. Please email me prior to leaving feedback. Thank you, susansgreatfinds This is a vintager metal marked on back made in Germany Holy Water Font. It has a bronze plate finish but due to the age and amount of use the finish shows wear spots but still intact. I found this at a church sale last month in Wisconsin. They changed their rates on January 27th. Please view the pictures to get a look at the quality and condition of each item.

Remember what I think is good condition maybe different for each buyer. This will make a great addition to anyone's collection. I do combine shipping on all orders. If you need more photo's or have any questions please email me asap. Ask questions prior to bidding!

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Sometimes they do not receive the handling required for safe arrival. Shipping Confirmation will trace an item, but not replace it. There is a cross on the font part. It is made of resin. And measures almost 5" tall. It has a white ribbon for hanging. Its in good condition with no chips or damage. Be sure to check out Raining Roses Catholic Treasures other auctions for more beautiful Catholic items!

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Please email me with any problems. Or concerns. It has a removable top for putting water in and another top for sprinkling water out. The front has an Art Deco Design and a crucifix on the front. This is a 4 inch tall Vintage Holy Water Bottle. It has an etched cross on one side. The top screws on. The weight is 4. Thanks for looking! No Chips, Top Great Some white tape residue on top. The same was on bottle that I cleaned off easily, I was not sure how to clean bakelite. So I left it alone.

For your consideration we have this beautiful solid brass water font. This is a genuine old piece that does show it's age.

I have not attempted to clean this piece in any way but I think it would clean up nicely if one chooses to do so. There is a hairline crack through the neck and a chunk out of the top side of the angels head as seen in pictures 8.

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Please scroll down and check for more pictures they are part of the items description. Thank You. Vintage Holy Water Font. Ceramic or pottery in a creamy white with gilt accents on the cross and around the edges. Holy Water holder is shaped like a sea shell. There is chipping at the edge which has turned black over time. I recently inherited a large lot of religious items from a distant relative.

This was gifted to her by her parish priest in Detroit in the s. I think his name was Father Cargyll but her writing or possibly her husbands was very hard to read.

The church was replacing some of the fonts and she wanted one. She kept it hanging in her bedroom for many years. In addition to the chipping as noted the glaze is crazed throughout.

This item is posted and managed courtesy of Bonanza. Angel is in good condition with no cracks or chips. We believe it is made of porcelain. Very pretty. On the back it is stamped"Germany " and it is signed. My Mother " Please see pictures for measurements and condition. This item will make a great addition to your collection! Please review all pictures completely as it shows the condition of this item. Combined shipping is available on most items.

When applicable. All of our items are shipped promptly and with care. Please feel free to email us with any questions. Please see Shipping details. This auction is for a vintage ceramic Hummel or Goebel angel holy water font. It is stamped on the back with the full bee mark and Germany.

It also has an incised crown. Bright or whitish areas are reflection of overhead lights. Guaranteed old and original. Shipping is additional and will be added to the cost of the item.

Seller will not be responsible for items lost or damage in transit if insurance is not taken out. We reserve the right to reject all bids and to relist any of our auctions if eBay has ANY outage during the last 2 hours of our auctions. Please feel free to ask any questions. Anthony Metal Plaque. Anthony Plaque Description This auction is for two vintage Holy Water fonts for use within the home and one attractive St.

Anthony metal wall plaque. Both fonts have glass receptacles for the holy water. The larger one is wood with a metal St. Joseph plaque and Made in France. The smaller one is made of metal tin?

Anne de Beaupre. The 3D St. All three items are in very good condition. Vintage Holy Water Bakelite Font Or something like a Bakelite.

Not certain It has the Virgin Mary and dated Glass bowl. Posted with. This Holy Water bottle has a depiction of the cross in white on the front. It has a double cap which consists of a large black cap with a small white one on top. Thank you for your interest. Thank you. In very good condition. It is 6 inches high x 3 inches wide. No makers marks, age unknown. No chips or scratches that I have seen. Description"An antique was once well-loved.

And carries a history with it. That should be embraced" My treasures have been used. That has closed. It is part of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo downsizing plan. I will have many more treasures from this church. If more I will pay I will happily combine shipping whenever possible. Your shipping total includes a delivery confirmation! Can be seen in the last photo. And what looks like a drop of flesh colored paint.

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Blessed Mother Holy Water Font. From the 's. Excellent Condition no flaws. No chips or cracks. Napco Ceramic Japan R 17 5. Thanks for looking. Vtg Holy Water Bottles crown cork stopper. By USPS. Combined shipping available on multiple purchases. Wait for invoice from seller before proceeding to check out.

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Rates are based on weight and size. Import duties. Taxes and charges are the buyer's responsibility. We can not The pictures tell the story of this beautiful piece. A FREE gift will be included with this purchase!

I KNOW. Measures 2. On the top is a likeness of the famous icon of Madonna and Child. Inside is a small sponge at bottom of the font. On the bottom is writing in Polish commemorating the place and year.

Made of durable plastic. In good. Gently used condition. Slight scuffing to the top. Otherwise perfect condition. Can be used to contain Holy Water. Or for more profane uses as a finger-moistener for affixing stamps to letters. Pleased to combine shipping for multiple purchases. Description: This item has been in storage. It does need to be thoroughly cleaned as there is dust which accumulates in the many sculptured areas. Mounted on wood. Some small scratches and nicks.

Yes, you can. There is a church where I live that will put out bottles of holy water that people can take away with them. Alternatively, bring a bottle of water to a priest and ask him to bless it. So yes, you can dilute your Holy water with regular water and it stays just as Holy as the original undiluted Holy water.

Holy Water is always free for the asking in almost every Catholic church.

Disclosure: BobVila. You agree that BobVila. All rights reserved. Expert advice from Bob Vila, the most trusted name in home improvement, home remodeling, home repair, and DIY. Need a hand? Some jobs are better left to the pros. Applying fertilizer will help thicken up the lawn by stimulating new growth. As with grass seed, get a good quality fertilizer. Although there are regulations in Illinois that prohibit the use of fertilizer that contains phosphorus the middle number on the fertilizer analysis you are allowed to use it after seeding.

If possible, use a fertilizer with an analysis of Read the label that comes with the bag to ensure you are not over-applying the product.

In addition to following the above order, you want to follow good cultural practices, too. Mow at 2. In my experience, I usually try to talk customers out of seeding in the spring so that the weeds can be kept in check throughout the spring and summer, then, it makes sense to aerate and overseed in the fall.

Heavily used lawns, or those growing on heavy clay or subsoil, may need aerating more frequently. Yes, you certainly can. The newly made aeration holes or slices give both water and fertilizer direct access to the roots, and watering can help to break down the aeration cores. Yes, but for better germination, put the seed down while the holes or slices are still open and before the cores start to break down. Do not use a fertilizer combined with weed control when overseeding, as it will hinder germination.

A starter fertilizer is best. The cores will break down naturally and disappear into the lawn over time, depending on weather conditions. Watering and mowing also help to break down the cores sooner. If your lawn has more than a half inch of thatch, it needs to be removed.

A power rake will take care of a moderate thatch buildup, however core aeration or slicing the turf will alleviate thatch buildup and reduce soil compaction at the same time. No, you should wait at least six months before aerating new sod and hold off aerating newly seeded lawns until the seedlings reach maturity. Generic selectors. Exact matches only. Search in title. Search in content. Search in excerpt. Search in posts.

Recently, it has been shown that a cytoplasmic Sir2p homolog can promote survival in the protozoan parasite Leishmania by preventing apoptosis Vergnes et al.

If the survival function of SIR2 genes observed in yeast, worms, and protozoans extends to mammals, apoptosis may thus be important in limiting mammalian life span. Furthermore, a hyperactive allele of p53 has been described that confers enhanced tumor surveillance on transgenic mice Tyner et al.

Interestingly, these mice develop early organ degeneration and signs of premature aging. These phenotypes further support the idea that apoptosis may limit mammalian life span, because its enhancement apparently speeds up the aging process. The above studies raise the possibility that any process extending mammalian life span would have to slow down apoptosis. However, in some organs with rapidly dividing cells, apoptosis actually increases during CR, for example, in the liver James et al.

This increase, along with the known shrinkage of cells during CR Birchenall-Sparks et al. The increased rate of apoptosis may minimize the risk of cancer during CR James et al. The increase in apoptosis in these organs appears at odds with any central role for SIR2.

However, it is possible that neuroendocrine changes are dominant in up-regulating apoptosis in this subset of organs. The brain is the one organ that does not shrink during CR Keenan et al. Is it possible that the link between apoptosis and life span discussed above is due to effects on neurons? Could p66shc KO mice live longer because neuronal death is slowed? It would be of interest to determine whether CR slows cell death of neurons.

This may be difficult to visualize in animals, because apoptosis is transient and the number of apoptotic cells at any given time will be low. However, it may be possible to test whether interventions that slow aging, such as CR, result in less apoptosis when neuronal cells are harvested and cultured. We have described metabolic, hormonal, and other changes, which coalesce to slow aging and extend the life span of animals during CR.

Several classical models for CR propose a mechanical basis for the slowing of aging and extension of life span. For example, the accumulation of damage by oxidation or glycation may be expected to slow down as a consequence of reducing calories in the diet. But experiments in yeast show that the added life span during CR is not a mechanical output of low calories, but a process that is highly regulated. In this organism, CR triggers a metabolic shift toward respiration that activates the regulator SIR2.

Could the extension in mammalian life span by CR also be a regulated process? We can model the chain of events that follows the imposition of CR in mammals Fig. We speculate that the altered physiology resulting from lower levels of calories induces primary changes in the neuroendocrine system. This metabolic change likely results in a reduction in the secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary and insulin from the pancreas.

In addition to affecting IGF-1, the lowering of other pituitary hormones, the gonadotropins, slows reproductive capabilities of the animal. Model of how calorie restriction may extend life span in mammals. Effects occur at two levels: 1 sensing CR to adjust hormonal levels and 2 executing a slowing of aging on all organs.

Roles for Sir2 genes are proposed at both levels, as discussed in the text. We speculate that mammalian Sir2 proteins may play roles at two critical positions in the pathway of CR effects on aging. The first would occur during the sensing of CR, leading to changes in levels of hormones in the blood stream. Because Sir2 proteins are NAD-dependent deacetylases, they are well suited to this regulatory function and may play key roles in the pituitary and pancreas in sensing the conversion of NAD to NADH and resetting the levels of insulin and IGF-1 that are released.

Such a mechanism would bespeak a conserved role of Sir2 proteins as sensors of CR from yeast to mammals. The resulting endocrinological changes would allow the animal to mount a coordinated regulatory response to CR in different tissues. Any hormonal changes must execute their effects by slowing aging in the animal. This execution phase is likely mediated, at least in part, by the insulin and IGF-1 signaling pathways in receptor-bearing cells.

The precise effects of the hormone—receptor interaction may vary from organ to organ, because different cells bear different constellations of regulators. In general, however, longevity-promoting effects are expected to result from decreasing the insulin and IGF-1 pathways.

In both C. An increase in stress resistance is a hallmark of CR in a wide variety of organisms. Changes that are not mediated by hormones may also be important. For example, metabolic changes on their own may directly slow aging in organs. In this regard, mammalian Sir2 proteins may play a pivotal role in some organs by recognizing the altered metabolism. If the metabolic shift during CR increases the activity of SIR2 in tissues with nondividing cells, it may directly slow apoptosis and age-dependent degeneration of organs such as the brain and perhaps the heart.

In this regard, it is interesting that the worm sir It is tempting to speculate that mammalian Sir2 proteins play a second role during this execution phase of CR by modulating the insulin and IGF-1 signaling pathways in hormone-responsive cells.

Extension of life span by CR in mammals is a multidimensional phenomenon, which has ramifications ranging from endocrinology to metabolism to cell biology.

In this review, we have discussed a regulatory model for how CR could extend life span in mammals. The studies in yeast imply that the extension of life span by CR is a regulated process. It is important therefore to consider regulatory mechanisms in any discussion of how CR slows aging in mammals. We have proposed one such model of how a coordinated global response to metabolic changes could work.

We apologize to those we did not cite because of space constraints. Work in the lab of L. Article published online ahead of print. View all How does calorie restriction work? Figure 1. Previous Section Next Section. Figure 2.

Calorie restriction triggers a regulatory response in yeast. Figure 3. Figure 4. Previous Section. Aksenova M. Ageing Dev. Antinozzi P. Bartke A. Barzilai N. Bertrand H. Birchenall-Sparks M. Google Scholar. Bitterman K. Brown-Borg H. Nature : CrossRef Medline Google Scholar. Cartee G. Cefalu W. A Biol. Coschigano K. Endocrinology : — Dhahbi J. However, the study did not control for other factors that could have affected the results, such as the kind of diet, quality of food consumed, or use of nutritional supplements.

After decades of research, scientists still don't know why calorie restriction extends lifespan and delays age-related diseases in laboratory animals. Do these results come from consuming fewer calories or eating within a certain timeframe?

Are the results affected by the diet's mix of nutrients? Several studies have focused on what occurs inside the body when caloric intake is restricted. In laboratory animals, calorie restriction affects many processes that have been proposed to regulate the rate of aging. These include inflammation, sugar metabolism, maintenance of protein structures, the capacity to provide energy for cellular processes, and modifications to DNA.

Another process that is affected by calorie restriction is oxidative stress, which is the production of toxic byproducts of oxygen metabolism that can damage cells and tissues.

However, we do not yet know which factors are responsible for calorie restriction's effects on aging or whether other factors contribute. Research supported by NIA has also focused on the effects of intermittent fasting. During fasting, the body uses up glucose and glycogen, then turns to energy reserves stored in fat.

This stored energy is released in the form of chemicals called ketones. These chemicals help cells—especially brain cells—keep working at full capacity. Some researchers think that because ketones are a more efficient energy source than glucose, they may protect against aging-related decline in the central nervous system that might cause dementia and other disorders.

Ketones also may inhibit the development of cancer because malignant cells cannot effectively obtain energy from ketones. In addition, studies show that ketones may help protect against inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. Ketones also reduce the level of insulin in the blood, which could protect against type 2 diabetes. But too many ketones in the blood can have harmful health effects. This is one of the reasons researchers want to understand more about how calorie restriction diets work before recommending them.

Most calorie-restriction and fasting-diet studies have been in younger people, but researchers are beginning to study older adults. A clinical trial conducted by NIA is testing the diet in obese people, age 55 to 70, with insulin resistance. This is a condition in which cells do not respond normally to the hormone insulin.

This can lead to serious diseases such as diabetes. People in the experimental group can eat at will for 5 days, and then for 2 consecutive days are restricted to to calories per day. The experiment is designed to find out how 8 weeks of the diet, compared to a regular diet, affects insulin resistance and the brain chemicals that play a role in Alzheimer's disease.

In the coming years, researchers will continue to explore many unresolved questions. Therefore, this effect may depend on the individual 23 , To prevent fatigue and nutrient deficiencies, avoid overly restricting your calories and ensure you eat a variety of whole, minimally processed foods. Restricting calories too severely can lead to fatigue.

Maintaining this calorie restriction for too long can also lead to nutrient deficiencies. Restricting calories too dramatically can negatively affect fertility. This is especially true for women, as the ability to ovulate depends on hormone levels. More specifically, an increase in estrogen and luteinizing hormone LH levels is needed in order for ovulation to occur 31 , An insufficient calorie intake may also reduce estrogen levels, which is thought to have lasting negative effects on bone and heart health 34 , 35 , Signs of reduced fertility may include irregular menstrual cycles or a lack of them.

However, subtle menstrual disturbances may not have any symptoms, so they may require a more thorough medical examination to be diagnosed 37 , Overly restricting calories may potentially reduce fertility, especially in women.

More studies are needed to determine the effects of calorie restriction in men. Consuming too few calories can weaken your bones. Low levels of these two reproductive hormones are thought to reduce bone formation and increase bone breakdown, resulting in weaker bones 40 , 41 , 42 , In addition, calorie restriction — especially when combined with physical exercise — can increase stress hormone levels.

This may also lead to bone loss Bone loss is especially troublesome because it is often irreversible and increases the risk of fractures 45 , Restricting calories may disturb hormone levels, which may result in weaker bones and an increased risk of fractures.

For instance, one study compared athletes in disciplines that put a strong emphasis on body leanness, such as boxing, gymnastics or diving, to those in disciplines less focused on body weight. The researchers reported that athletes in disciplines that required leanness made more frequent attempts to lose weight and were almost twice as likely to have been sick in the previous three months In another study, taekwondo athletes who were dieting to reduce their body weight in the week before a competition experienced reduced immunity and an increased risk of infection The effects of calorie restriction in non-exercising individuals are less clear, and more research is needed before strong conclusions can be made Calorie restriction, especially when combined with strenuous physical activity, may lower your immune defenses.

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