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Monday, October 1, 2012

Stars reveal their beauty issues

Jennylyn Mercado. Grace Lee. Phoemela Baranda. Coco Martin.

Perfect? Not quite.

These radiant figures and beautiful faces have their own “beauty issues” that they now reveal and face fearlessly, thanks to the Belo Medical Group. Since looking good is part of their job, they have chosen to put their trust on Dr. Vicky Belo for “enhancements” to look picture-perfect.

“Looking our best is not just vanity but an investment since people emulate us, including how we present and carry ourselves,” says Jennylyn. “And we have to be beautiful even off cam because fans feel a bit letdown when they see their idols in person and obviously look as if they are not taking care of themselves as they should.”

From experience Jennylyn knows that the first thing people notice about celebrities is skin. And the actress confessed that she had uneven skin tone in the past. “’Yung ibang parts maputi pero ‘yung iba, maitim,” she relates. She tried peeling and scrubs but the problem persisted until she tried Belo Medical Group’s Glutathione-IV injection, a potent antioxidant that helps promote even skin lightening as well as improved immune system.

The young mom couldn’t be happier with the results. “As you see pinagtratrabahuhan din namin ang pagpapaganda. We have to be disciplined and consistent in following our beauty regimens,” she shares.

Radio and TV personality Grace has no qualms about raising her arms. But that wasn’t always the case. There was a time when Grace had loose skin and big arms. She would lose weight but no one noticed as she still had her “batwings.” Until she became a Belo baby and tried out Smart Lipo. “It’s the perfect procedure. It not only removes the pockets of fat in troublesome areas in the body, but it even tones the muscles the way it did in my arms.”

Phoemela has the height, the looks and the mega-watt smile to dazzle on the catwalk. Still she felt there was something lacking. “I wanted to improve my proportions, to be more confident of how I look,” she said. Thus she underwent breast augmentation – and life, she claims, has never been better. She says the procedure – which lasted for a couple of hours inclusive of recovery period – was quick and ultra-safe. Belo uses silicone gel prosthesis with minimal scarring and Phoem was able to resume regular activities a month after the operation. With her new body, Phoemela has gone beyond modeling to take on acting and hosting projects, too. “I became aware that my metabolism changes constantly as I mature so I adjusted my diet accordingly. I also maintain a regimes for my skin such as getting regular facials. My favorites from Belo are the Honey-Almost Cleansing and Oxygen Treatment,” she said.

The star of “Walang Hanggan,” Coco suffered an injury while shooting. The result? He had scars on his face. “During shoots, tinatakpan lang siya ng make-up para di mahaata,” he revealed. Although Coco went to several dermatologists, the results he got from them were not as dramatic as those that the Belo Medical Group gave. The treatment that gave Coco back his confidence to be ready for the extreme close-ups: Powerpeel. He knows he can’t afford to make wrong decisions especially when it comes to his looks and he’s confident he’s made the right choice with Belo.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Tramadol Info

What is tramadol?

Tramadol is a narcotic-like pain reliever. Tramadol is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Tramadol extended-release is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain when treatment is needed around the clock.

Tramadol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important information about tramadol

You should not take this medication if you are allergic to tramadol, if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol, or if you have ever attempted suicide. Do not take tramadol while you are intoxicated (drunk) or taking any of the following: alcohol or street drugs, narcotic pain medicine, sedatives or tranquilizers, or medicine for depression, anxiety, or mental illness.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Learn the signs of RA and how to relieve the pain. Seizures (convulsions) have occurred in some people taking this medicine. Tramadol may be more likely to cause a seizure if you have a history of seizures or head injury, a metabolic disorder, or if you are taking certain medicines such as antidepressants, muscle relaxers, narcotic, or medicine for nausea and vomiting.

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. A tramadol overdose can be fatal.

Tramadol may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.

Do not crush the tramadol tablet. This medicine is for oral (by mouth) use only. Powder from a crushed tablet should not be inhaled or diluted with liquid and injected into the body. Using this medicine by inhalation or injection can cause life-threatening side effects, overdose, or death.
Before taking tramadol

You should not take this medication if you are allergic to tramadol, if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol, or if you have ever attempted suicide.

Do not take tramadol while you are intoxicated (drunk) or taking any of the following:
alcohol or street drugs;
narcotic pain medicine;
sedatives or tranquilizers (such as Valium);
medicine for depression or anxiety; or
medicine for mental illness (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia). Seizures have occurred in some people taking tramadol. Talk with your doctor about your seizure risk, which may be higher if you have: history of drug or alcohol addiction;
a history of epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
a history of head injury;
a metabolic disorder; or

if you are also taking an antidepressant, muscle relaxer, narcotic, antipsychotic, or medicine for nausea and vomiting.

To make sure you can safely take tramadol, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
cirrhosis or other liver disease;
a stomach disorder; or
a history of depression, mental illness, or thoughts of suicide.

Tramadol may be habit forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Never share tramadol with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether tramadol will harm an unborn baby. Tramadol may cause serious or fatal side effects in a newborn if the mother uses this medication during pregnancy or labor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. Tramadol can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are taking tramadol. Do not give this medication to anyone younger than 16 years old without the advice of a doctor.

See also: Tramadol pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (in more detail)

Rybix ODT may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of tramadol if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Source: http://www.drugs.com/tramadol.html

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Tramadol info

GENERIC NAME: Tramadol
BRAND NAME: Ultram, Ultram ER

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Tramadol is a man-made (synthetic) analgesic (pain reliever). Its exact mechanism of action is unknown but similar morphine. Like morphine, tramadol binds to receptors in the brain (opioid receptors) that are important for transmitting the sensation of pain from throughout the body to. Tramadol, like other narcotics used for the treatment of pain, may be abused. Tramadol is not a no steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and does not have the increased risk of stomach ulceration and internal bleeding that can occur with NSAIDs.

PRESCRIBED FOR: Tramadol is used in the management of moderate to moderately severe pain. Extended release tablets are used for moderate to moderately severe chronic pain in adults who require continuous treatment for an extended period.

PREGNANCY: The safety of tramadol during pregnancy has not been established.

NURSING MOTHERS: The safety of tramadol in nursing mothers has not been established.

SIDE EFFECTS: Tramadol is generally well tolerated, and side effects are usually transient. Commonly reported side effects include nausea,constipation, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, and vomiting. Less commonly reported side effects include itching, sweating, dry mouth,diarrhea, rash, visual disturbances, and vertigo. Some patients who received tramadol have reported seizures. Abrupt withdrawal of tramadol may result in anxiety, sweating, insomnia, rigors, pain, nausea, diarrhea, tremors, and hallucinations.

Reference: FDA Prescribing Information 



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