#not immune to hot women smoking

[ourlittlesister2015]

Medianeras (2011), dir. Gustavo Taretto

[wizzard890]

Hello! I'm someone who really enjoys makeup, but has recently in the past few years begun to view makeup and the makeup industry more broadly as something that is really detrimental to women. You seem to be in somewhat of the same position, and I admire your thoughts, so I was curious how you reconcile those positions or if you feel the need to reconcile them at all? Please ignore this ask if it's intrusive or weird lol

You can't reconcile them. You really can't. The beauty industry exists to churn out propaganda, inventing flaws and offering us fixes for a price, before moving on to the new (usually opposite, so you don't already have the tools) trend.

I'm in my thirties, I've seen the beauty industry turn into a nightmarish hydra that I never could have imagined as a teenager. The speed with which people create and zero in on new physical nitpicks, the ubiquity of filters and plastic surgery, that skincare (literally unless you have a specific ailment, a soft cleanser and nothing else will do you just fine) has become a lunatic self-flagellation in the name of some kind of nebulous Purity, just the endless chasing and chasing and chasing of that new thing that new miracle bottle, whatever will finally make you less disgusting for living in a human body. It's rancid. But it’s always been like this. Just slower.

And it's important to be intellectually honest about all this. The reason we think we look better with our lips a certain color, or our skin being a certain texture is because beauty culture has spent hundreds of years and trillions of dollars rotting our brains. None of this is real. You know that you find the people you love the most attractive when they're comfortable and bare faced and being themselves. Contour would change literally nothing about your feelings in that moment.

I enjoy makeup. I like gold eyeliner and deep berry lipsticks and a stain of blush. Why? Because I also have brain rot, and think I look Better with it on. You can't dismantle the entire wretched apparatus on your own, but you can be clear with yourself about why you believe what you believe. As my wife pointed out when I talked to her about this ask, even saying "I just like to decorate my face" doesn't hold water. You don't know what you natively like to do with your face, when it comes to beauty. You've spent your whole life marinating in propaganda. It gets into everything.

Due to my Ancient Years, I am no longer expected to be Young And Hot, which means I don't put on makeup on to run errands, and I don't feel like a full face is necessary to see friends or get dinner on a weeknight. I've started trying to treat makeup like I'd treat a pair of high heels: sometimes it's nice to feel dressed up, and in some environments heels are part of the dress code. Sometimes you wear heels to show your partner that you put in extra effort for them, or to make sure someone knows you took an occasion seriously.

Tellingly, heels also exist to fix a "failure" in your appearance.

It's like finding smoking sexy. Smoking kills you, unambiguously. And yet....it's hard not to feel like you'd be cooler if you had a cigarette in your hand. No one is immune to the manipulations of propaganda. But it is propaganda, plain and simple, and we shouldn't twist ourselves in knots to defend the lies it tells us, or try to make them ~praxis~. Beauty culture is exactly the same.

[sunnygrey99]

Honey, Smoke, Lemon, and Oak Pt. 1

~Trigger Warning: Typical TLOU warnings. (minors DNI) If any other Triggers apply please let me know.~

Story Warnings: Angst, Fluff, Violence, Murder, Death, Smut

A/N: Most chapters will be between 1-3k words. If you have any feedback please feel free to comment or message me! Thanks for reading.

Wordcount: 1,181

Summary: Plus size!Reader is a Beekeeper and Medical Scientist living in Jackson. A simple meeting of a new friend slowly becomes so much more. Reader is immune (This fic will have very dark tones though out. This deals with the unfortunate reality that men do disgusting things to women regardless of the world having ended. All chapters will include warnings and tag warnings. Please take care in reading.)

The sun beat down over the garden in Jackson. A hot, summer day as you kneel in the tomato plants standing tall against their chicken-wires. Both green and red fruits hanging from the thick vines. You pick through them slowly ensuring to only grab what is ready and needed for the day. Laying each delicately in a harvesting basket, hearing your nickname being called from a distance away. You turn, looking over your shoulder and smiling slightly as you see your friends Tommy and Maria heading to you with a seemingly new person. As you stand you wipe your hands on your apron and start heading to met them at the front of your greenhouse.

“Hey Tommy, Maria,” You nod to each of them. “Always good to see you two. Who’s this you got with you?”

Tommy smiles broadly as he steps aside and motions to the taller man, “This is my brother Joel. Brought ‘em by since he is gonna be stayin’ in town now. I also think Joel here might be able to help you.”

You roll your eyes at Tommy and chuckle light heartedly, “You know damn well I don’t need the help. I’ve got it covered. No sense in making others do my work.”

Maria tisks at you, “You don’t need it but it’ll help speed along the process. Besides Joel was a carpenter and that whole side of your barn has been messed up for the last 3 years.”

You knew it wasn’t meant to be malicious and she just wants to help, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t make you feel bad accepting any favors. You look down and wring your hands for a moment in thought. Looking back up to the two. Joel was an interesting sight to take in. His features strong yet tired looking, beautiful wrinkles just dusting his eyes, mouth and forehead. Eyes stunning but filled with a dark sadness, one that only decades of death and killing could bring. You can only imagine that yours show the same in turn.

Nodding to the others as you make your decision. “Alright fine but he’s not doing it for free. I can offer fresh baked goods, stuff I’ve canned and the best honey you can find in any other state.” You notice the man’s eyebrows raise at the mention of honey.

Apparently Tommy noticed too. A small chuckle escapes him as he pats his brother’s shoulder and looks to you, “If you give this man even your worst honey comb he’ll never leave you alone. He use to be able to sniff that stuff out the second ma brought it home.” Joel’s ears tinged a slight pink before he elbowed his brother.

“It ain’t necessary miss but I won’t say no to honey of any kind.” His eyes seemed to lighten for just a moment as he looks back from his brother to you. A sight that makes your heart leap a bit in your chest.

“Right well let me know when you are all settled in and I can show you what the problem is with the barn. By then I’ll have some fresh honey collected for you.”

He nods to you. Some more pleasantries are exchanged before they are back on their way leaving you with a new excitement and sudden looming anxiety. This may be Tommy’s brother but you don’t know this man. He could continue to be a calming person to be around or bring more chaos and trauma to your life. Only time will tell.

~~~

As Joel walked along the street a day later to his home he couldn’t stop thinking about the garden girl from yesterday. Her sad yet sweet eyes and kind features. The second he saw her he felt the need to soak in every detail of her from the color of her hair to the curves of her body even down to the scar on her cheek and the other poking out from the collar of her shirt. The one on her cheek being from some sort of sharp blade. The other looked to be some sort of burn. He wondered how she got them as he walked up his front porch steps and into the home. “Ellie I’m back!” He steps out of his shoes after a long day of getting familiar with Jackson and starts heading to the kitchen for a cold glass of water.

“Hey Joel!” Ellie comes bounding around the corner with something in her hands. She shoves the basket into Joel’s arms, “Look! Someone left this for us on the porch!”

Joel lets out a small huff at the object having been pushed into him and he looks down at the brown weaved basket. On top was a note. As he sets the basket on the kitchen counter he picks the note up to read. In pretty lettering and some kind of black ink it read

I hope this finds you well, consider it your welcoming gift. I heard you have a kiddo with you so I hope this is enough for a few days. -from, Bunny The Beekeeper

Joel cracks a slight smile as he sets the note aside and opens the basket. His eyes widen and he has to let out a laugh at the sheer amount she gave the two of them. It looks like 4 jars of a dark and likely rich honey, several containers of honeycomb, fresh baked bread and pastries. He looks to Ellie “You have any of this yet?”

Ellie nods enthusiastically, “Those little triangle things are sooooo good. They have this…gooey stuff in it and frosting on top. Whoever made these I have to meet and we need a lifetime supply.”

Another laugh escapes the man as he picks one out himself, “Well I’m headed over tomorrow to work on her barn if you want to come with. Maybe I can teach ya a thing or two.”

She jumps up and woos before heading back off to her room in the garage. Joel shakes his head as he brings the pastry up to his mouth. It takes a moment before the taste registers on his tongue. It wasn’t just any old pastry. This was a honey lemon custard wrapped in the softest flaky dough. He nearly moans at the sheer flavor in a single bite. The frosting on top just light enough to compliment the rest of the sweet treat. He’d be ashamed to admit to anyone how quickly he ate the rest of it. It was only moments later he breaks open a honeycomb and devours that as well. Its been years since the man has had any honey let alone honey that’s this good. In fact there is something about this honey he can’t quite put his finger on why it tastes so much better than others he’s ever had.

Joel spends the rest of the night thinking about that damn honeycomb and it’s the first thing he eats in the morning before heading out with Ellie to the Beekeepers home.

Part 2

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[fleshybones]

music unlearned

•U2 - Numb, lemon , miss Sarajevo , ground under feet, Electrical Storm 

Depeche mode - I feel you, I feel loved 

The Shamen - Ebeneezer Goode 

Alice In Chains - Rooster, no excuses,Grind •

Stone temple pilots - plush, Sour Girl 

Pearl Jam - go, better man , mankind , hail hail , leavin here , given to fly, nothing as it seems, I am Mine 

Snout - cromagnonman 

New Order - World, crystal, 60 miles an hour 

Chaka demus & pliers - tease 

Us3 - cantaloop

Screaming Trees - nearly lost you 

East 17 - Deep 

Atomicswing - stone me into the groove 

Dinosaur Jr. - Start Choppin’, Get Me, Feel thePain 

Powderfinger - Living Thing , D.A.F. , JC, the day you come , my happiness , my kind of scene , sunsets , rockin’ rocks, bless my soul

Lenny Kravitz - Are You GonnaGo My Way 

Buffalo Tom - Tailgates Fade, Summer 

 Nenah cherry & Michael Stipe - Trout , women 

Violent Femmes - I held her in my arms 

The breeders - cannonball , saints 

Pet shop boys - can you forgive 

The cruel sea - black stick, simple goodbye 

Iggy pop - Wild America 

Cypress Hill - Hits from the Bong 

Suede - the downers 

Underground Lovers - Your Eyes 

Barefoot - Baby (You got in the way)❌

Things of stone and wood - Wildflowers 

Counting Crows - Round Here 

The cure - purple haze , burn, wrong number 

Morrisey - the more you ignore me

Swoop - Doit , neighborhood freak 

Pale - Lemon Spark 

The Jesus & Mary Chain - Sometimes Always 

Dave Pike - Mathar

Beck - beercan , where it’s at, devils haircut , tropicalia

Rebecca’s Empire - Electric Atomic 

Hole - Miss World , Doll Parts , Malibu 

The Prodigy - Voodoo People, firestarter, breathe, funky shit 

Falling joys - Amen (Testament Remix) 

Soundgarden - Fell on Black Days , My Wave, burden in my hands 

Single gun theory - Fall 

Itch-e & scratch-e - sweetness & light

You am I - Berlin Chair , Kick a Hole in the Sky, jewels & bullets, purple sneakers, get up, who put the devil in you? 

Veruca salt - Seether 

Dead eyes opened - severed heads 

Nick cave - do you love me? , where the wild roses grow , in my arms , 15 ft of pure white snow 

Kristin Hersh - Your Ghost 

Nick Barker - Time Bomb 

Nirvana - About Girl, You Know Youre Right 

Silverchair - tomorrow, the door, freak, untitled , miss you love , paint pastel princess, greatest view, across the night, world upon your shoulders, love your life 

Teenage fan club - sparkys dream 

Presidents of the United States - Kitty 

Tumbleweed -Hang Around, Silver Lizard 

Faith No More - Evidence , digging the, stripsearch , ash to ash 

Pop! - Tingly

Matthew sweet - sick of myself 

Red hot chil - Warped , aeroplane , my friends , around the world, fortune faded 

The offspring - smash it up , I choose , the kids aren’t alright, original prankstore 

Foo fighters - I’ll stick around, this is a call, down in the park, monkey wrench , stacked actors, generator, Times Like These, Disenchanted Lullaby

Dash rip rock - let’s go smoke some pot 

Live - all over you , I alone 

Supergrass - alright, pumping on your stereo 

Rail - immune deficiency 

The screaming jets - sad song 

Technohead - I want to be a hippy 

Jeff Buckley - Grace, last Goodbye, forget her 

Jailbreak - yothuYindi 

Green Day - Brain Stew / Geek Stink Breath , Hitchin A Ride , nice guys finish last , minority, warning 

Sonic Youth- The Diamond Sea , Teenage Riot *

Ammonia - drugs 

Rancid - Time Bomb, Ruby Soho

Tripping Daisy - I got a Girl 

Garbage - Queer , Vow , 1 Crush, Special, Push It, Cherry Lips 

Oasis - Morning Glory, Little By Little 

Custard - apartment , anatomically correct

Ben Harper - Gold to Me , Diamonds inside , My Own2 Hands

Ac/Dc - Hail Caesar 

REM - E-bow the Letter , the great beyond, Imitation of Life, Radio Free Europe 

Goldfinger - Ash, Here in your bedroom 

Deadstar - don’t it get you down 

Def FX - I’ll Be Your Majick , Psychoactive Summer 

Eels - Novacainefor the soul , Mr. E’s Beautiful Blues , Souljacker Pt. 1

Primitive radio gods - standing outside *

Definition of sound- pass the vibes 

Lemonheads- if I could talk I’d tell you 

The smashing pumpkins - 0 , the end is the beginning is the end, Ava adore, perfect , untitled 

The chemical brothers - setting sun , block rockin beats, started in Afrika , star guitar, golden path  

Ash - oh yeah, burn bab

Bush - swallowed 

They Might Be Giants - New York City , Dr. Worm , man it’s loud in here 

Jebediah - leaving home , military strongmen , Teflon, Benedict , feet touch the ground, Animal , please leave 

Ween - waving my d in the wind, mutilated lips 

Nine inch nails - perfect drug , starsuckers inc., 

The Verve - the drugs don’t work 

Smokin’ Johnny Cash - black eyed Susans 

Regurgitator - Everyday Formula, I Like Your Old Remix , Polyester Girl, Happiness, My Friend Robot

Everclear - so much for the afterglow 

Radiohead - Paranoid Android , Karma Police , no surprises , everything in its right place , Knives Out, 2+2=5, there there 

The Living End - From Here on In, Save the Day, Tainted Love , All Torn Down, R On, One Said to the Other 

Jamiroquai - Cosmic Girl, You Give Me Something , Love Foolosophy 

Space - Female of the Species 

The dandy Warhols - not if you were the last junkie on earth, everyday should be a holiday, Bohemian Like You , get off , used to be friend, you were the last high

Brain bug- Nightmare

Skunkhour - weightlessness 

Pennywise - society , land down under, fuck authority

Bloodhound Gang- Fire Water Burn 

White Town - Your Woman 

Portishead - All Mine, Wandering Stars

Marcy Playground - St. Joe on the School Bus 

Pollyanna - cinnamon lip 

Placebo - Pure Morning , Slave to the Wage , Taste in Men, the Bitter End, English Summer Rain 

Drugstore - el Presidente

Not from there - sich offnen 

Rob Zombie - Dragula 

Metallica - the unforgiven II, I Disappear, no leaf clover, St. Anger

Grinspoon - don’t go away, Ready 1, no reason, anyday anyhow, bolt cutter, off piste, killswitch, gone tomorrow, hate, better off alone 

Gerling - Enter spacecapsule 

Groove Armada- Chicago, in my bones, a private interlude, inside my mind (blue skies), superstylin’, purple haze 

Elliot Smith - Waltz 2, Memory Lane 

Frenzal Rhomb - You are not my friend , going out tonite, bucket bong 

Augie March - Asleep in Perfection

Madonna - beautiful stranger 

Something for Kate - Electricity, Hallways, beautiful sharks, Deja vu 

Alex Lloyd - lucky star, coming home

Orgy - blue Monday (new order cover)  

A Perfect Circle - Judith, weak and powerless, Outsider, Imagine

Moby - Porcelain , We Are All Made Of Stars 

Gomez - We Haven’t Turned Around , Machismo 

Klinger - Hello Cruel World 

Spiller - Groovejet (if this ain’t love)

Motor Ace - Death Defy , American Shoes, Hey Driver

Killing Heidi - Superman supergirl 

Moloko - the Time is Now 

Everlast - black Jesus 

Area - 7 start making sense, nobody likes Bogan 

Skulker - naughty 

Muse - sunburn , Bliss, New Born, Plug in Baby, Stockholm Syndrome 

NOFX - Bottles to the Ground, Franco Un-American 

Groove Terminator - one more time (the sunshine song) 

Butthole surfers - the shame of life 

Weezer - Hash Pipe, Dope Nose, Keep Fishin’

Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American (Party Animal soundtrack) 

At the Drive In - Invalid Litter Dept. , Pattern Against User 

the Superman Lovers - Starlight

James - Getting Away (All Messed Up) 

Daft Punk - One More Time 

John Butler Trio - Take, What you Want 

Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood , 19-2000

Unwrittten Law - Up All Night

The Strokes - New York City Cop, Last Nite, Hard to Explain, 12:51

Superheist - Step Back 

PJ Harvey - The Mess We’re In

Nick Coppin - Called ❌

Jurassic 5 - What’s Golden 

Machine Translations - She Wears A Mask 

Queens of the Stone Age - First it Giveth, God is in the Radio, Go With the Flow , No One Knows 

Primal Scream - Rocks

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - What Ever Happened To My Rock and Roll 

The Hives - Hate to Say I Told You so, Walk Idiot Walk 

The Vines - Outtatheway, Get Free, Highly Evolved, Ride

The Streets - Has it come to this? 

28 Days - What’s the Deal? , Take Me Away

The Fergusons - Everything’s Gone Bad 

Audioslave - Show Me How To Live, Cochise 

Junkie XL - A Little Less Conversation (Elvis)

Badly Drawn Boy - Something Talk About, Silent Sigh 

Bodyjar - one in a million, too drunk to drive 

Epicure - Armies Against Me, Life Sentence, Self Destruct in 5 

Skeewiff - man of constant sorrow 

Pete Murray - Feeler, Lines

Cat Empire - Chariot, Days Like These, The Party Started 

Michael Franti - Bomb the World

White Stripes - Seven Nation Army, in the Cold Night

Blur- out of Time

Jane’s Addiction - Just Because 

Royksopp - Clocks(Coldplay Remix)

Missy Higgins - Greed For Your Love 

The Mars Volta - Inertiatic ESP 

The Beautiful Girls - Blackbird, Music

Jet - Rollover DJ , Look What You’ve Done, Get What You Need 

The Dissociatives - Young Man, Old Man

Dallas Crane - Dirty Hearts, Numb All Over 

Franz Ferdinand - The Fire, Take Me Out, The Dark of the Matinée

Eskimo Joe - Smoke, From the Sea 

Evermore - For One Day, it’s Too Late

The Von Bondies - C’mon C’mon 

Wolfmother - Woman 

Scissor Sisters - Comfortably Numb, Take Me Out 

Machine Gun Fellatio - What the Fuck

Ben Folds - Adelaide 

DEEPDISH - Flashdance

The Black Keys - 10 AM Automatic

Dogs Die In Hot Cars - Godhopping

After the Fall - Mirror Mirror 

Snow Patrol - Run 

The Unicorns - I Was Born A Unicorn 

End of Fashion - Rough Diamonds 

Gyroscope - Safe Forever 

King of Leon - The Bucket 

Interpol - Slow Hands, Evil

Starsailor - Four to the Floor (Thin White Duke Remix)

Spiderbait - Fucken Awesome 

Rammstein - Amerika

The Panda Band - Sleepy Little Deathtoll Town 

Mylo - Drop the Pressure 

Fabienne Delsol - I’m Gonna Haunt You 

Sia - Breathe 

War - Edwin Starr

Let’s Stay Together - Al Green

Jungle Boogie - Kool and the Gang

The Way We Were - Barbra Streisand

Love to Love You Baby - Donna Summer

Best of My Love - The Emotions

Three Times a Lady - The Commodores,

It’s too late - Carole King 

The Veronicas, turnover, saves the day, citizen, thrice, finch, zebra head, mxpx, beach bunny ••

[chandigarhayurved]

Natural Remedies for Ovarian Cyst

Introduction

Having cyst in ovary is a common problem in women. All women face this problem at some point in their lifetime. There are sac like structures inside the ovary which are filled with fluid. Every month during menstruation, a sac shaped structure emerges, which is known as follicle. Hormones called estrogen progesterone are released from these follicles, which help in release of mature eggs from the ovary .In some cases, it has been observed that even after the end of the menstrual cycle, the size of follicle continues to increase, which is called ovarian cyst.

Types and Causes of Ovarian cyst

Follicular cyst

Sometimes an eggs is formed in the follicle during periods. In most cases the follicle breaks and the egg is released, but sometimes the follicle does not break and egg is also not released. Due to this, a cyst is formed with fluid inside. This cyst gets cured in its own.

Dermoid cyst

The cyst contains tissue like hair, skin or teeth. Sometimes such tissues start forming in an abnormal way to make other  tissues. These take the form of cysts.

Corpus luteum cyst

After the egg is released, follicles are destroyed, but sometimes these follicles are not destroyed which gradually become cysts.

Endometrioma cyst

Many times the uterine endometrial cells  start growing outside the uterus which become cysts.

Symptoms of ovarian cyst

Swelling in the stomach or feeling of bloating

Pelvic pain before during menstrual cycle

Indigestion

Feeling tired and weak

Fever

Vaginal infection

Irregular menstruation

Constipation

Pain in lower back or thighs

Pain during intercourse

Urinary urgency

Nausea and vomiting

Fainting or dizziness

How to prevent ovarian cyst

Eat fiberous fruits

Drink plenty of water

Eat home cooked food

Do yoga or exercise daily

Eat green leafy vegetables

Include protein in your diet

Do not use canned food

Avoid stress

Avoid fried spicy too much oily food

Do not eat heavy food before sleeping at night

Avoid smoking, alcohol, cold drinks

Practice good sleep

Natural remedies for ovarian cyst

Hot compress

Press a hot water bottle no your lower abdomen for 10-15 minutes, doing this provides a lot of relief from the pain in the lower abdomen.

Apple cider vinegar

Use of apple cider vinegar prove to be very effective in ovarian cyst because ovarian cyst is caused due to deficiency of potassium, hence by using apple cider vinegar it fulfills the deficiency of potassium and helps in shrinking and reducing the ovarian cyst.

Flaxseed

It maintains the balance of estrogen and progesterone in the body. Cyst goes away by consuming flaxseed. Flax seeds are rich in fiber which removes harmful toxins and other harmful elements from the body.

Almonds

Almonds are very beneficial for cyst. It contains high amount if magnesium which provides relief from ovarian pain. Therefor consume roasted almonds. You can also massage the area around the stomach with almond oil

Ginger

Especially ginger tea, is often promoted as a way to relieve symptoms of ovarian cysts.It helps shrink cysts and relieve symptom of pcos.

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre provides an “Ovarian Cyst Heal Kit” for the natural and safe treatment of ovarian cyst without surgeries

OVARIAN CYST HEAL KIT

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre provides an “Ovarian Cyst Heal Kit” for the natural and safe treatment of ovarian cyst without surgeries

Re Fresh Tablet

CAC Re Fresh Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for female mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain,  acts as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

Recommended Dosage –Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

Kachnaar Guggul

These herbal tablets are prepared from ingredients like Kachnaar bark, Shunthi, Pippali, Haritaki, Bibhitaki, etc that are good for ovarian cyst. As the use of these tablets reduces the size of cyst and finally remove it out from the body. The signs and symptoms related to such women are treated with the regular use of the tablets.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 tablets twice daily with normal water.

Detox Premium Powder

Detox premium powder is very beneficial in reduces the size of cyst and removes out from the body. The powder consists of jahar mohra, akik pishti, sutshekhar ras, yavakshar, sudhyog tablet, giloy satav, etc. It also relieves abdominal cramps, discomfort, sensation of nausea, vomiting, irritability, etc.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.

Femine care tablet

Femine care tablet is a pure and natural remedy that contains various herbs extract that works on the female reproductive system and make it healthy. These tablets show antioxidant properties, anti inflamatory and immuno modulater properties. Each tablet contains Ghritkumari (Aloe Vera), Muramakki (Commiphora myrah) , Sonth (Zingiber Officinale),Hara Kasis . It works in various diseases like PCOD, bulky uterus, endometriosis, general female health, irregular menses, and uterine fibroids. It is Effective on Tridosha- balances Vata and Kapha.

DOSE – 1-2 tablets two times a day or as directed by physician.

Women Champion Syrup

Woman Champion is purely herbal and ayurvedic formulation. It is a very effective tonic for women and help to maintain their health. It balances all the doshas of body and also maintain hormone levels . It contains herbs like Lodhra, Manjishta, Ashok chaal, Punarnava,Shatavar,Bala,Daruharidra,Nagarmotha that help women typically with mood changes, stress, headache and pain. CAC Women champion helps in leading a life of minimum discomfort during those difficult days every month.

Recommended Dosage : Take 2 tablespoon a day or as directed by physician.

Cyst Heal tablet

CAC Cyst heal tablet is a pure ayurvedic medicine that contains various herbs extract that works on the any kind of abnormal growth like cyst, myoma, polyp, lipoma, lumps in breast, benign or malignant tumor. Cyst heal tablet helps in reducing any kind of abnormal growth in the body and reducing overall body weight. It treats menstrual irregularity, increases ovulation and follicular maturity, PCOS and treats female infertility as well.

Dosage – 1 tab twice daily after meal.

[susu-0]

Embracing Aging, Bidding Farewell to Early Signs of Aging "Skin"

Big work pressures, emotional stress, and accidentally getting hooked on binge-watching until the wee hours. Daily reliance on takeout with irregular eating habits. These are some reasons that contribute to aging skin. At 20, it's the age, but at 30, it's the skin.

Early Signs of Aging: Wrinkles, dark spots, reduced skin elasticity, and moisture loss.

Anti-aging targets the existing signs of aging, but anti-early aging aims to delay these signs.

Causes of Early Aging:

With age, skin cell functions decline, collagen loss occurs.

Inadequate skincare leading to prolonged skin dehydration.

Neglecting sun protection accelerates photoaging.

Improper skincare practices like using hot water or excessive exfoliation.

Prolonged stress, tension, anxiety, and inadequate sleep.

Smoking, alcohol, late nights, and a diet rich in stimulants.

Why Start Anti-Early Aging Early? Around 20, skin tends to be in good condition, full of collagen. This is the ideal time to start anti-early aging. It's a preventive process, and there's no universal timeframe as everyone's skin is different.

How to Resist Aging:

Skincare:

Use sunscreen to avoid UV exposure.

Moisturize well to reduce wrinkles and fine lines.

Antioxidants reduce free radicals, preventing dull skin.

Anti-glycation prevents collagen loss and skin dullness.

Maintain a healthy skin base for overall skin health.

Collagen supplements for skin elasticity.

Daily Habits:

Avoid late nights; ensure sufficient sleep and exercise for immune boost.

Limit high-sugar foods.

Stay hydrated with plenty of water.

Consume foods rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and selenium.

For healthy skin, besides maintaining a healthy lifestyle, choosing the right skincare products is crucial. For women in their 20s with early signs of aging, there's no need to stack too many anti-aging products. Start with basic anti-early aging lotions and creams. VIIcode Overnight Oxygen Eye Mask is designed for anti-early aging eye care. It clears base free radicals, revitalizes skin circulation, promotes collagen generation, leaving the skin around the eyes full, firm, and radiant.

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Understanding Premature Ovarian Failure: Causes and Symptoms

People often confuse premature ovarian failure with premature menopause, but they are distinct conditions. In premature menopause, women stop having periods entirely. They cannot become pregnant, while those with primary ovarian insufficiency may experience irregular or occasional periods for some time and might still have the chance of getting pregnant. You must see a Lady gynecologist in Hiranandani Hospital Thane when you find the symptoms of these conditions.

This condition is also known as primary ovarian insufficiency. It is a condition that occurs when a woman’s ovaries stop functioning properly before the age of 40. In this condition, the ovaries fail to produce average amounts of the hormone estrogen and do not release eggs regularly. it leads to potential infertility. 

What are the Symptoms?

Dr. Sujata Rathod is an adolescent care gynae specialist in Thane who can help you identify the signs of premature ovarian failure. Its symptoms resemble those of menopause or estrogen deficiency that include:

Irregular or skipped periods may persist for years or emerge after pregnancy or discontinue birth control pills.

Difficulty getting pregnant due to irregular ovulation or lack of ovulation.

Hot flashes and night sweats, which are common symptoms of hormonal imbalances.

Vaginal dryness leads to discomfort during intercourse.

Dry eyes and irritability or difficulty concentrating can be linked to hormonal changes.

Decreased sexual desire is another consequence of hormonal imbalances.

What are the Causes of Premature ovarian failure

Dr. Sujata Rathod mentions various factors for premature ovarian failure, including:

Chromosome Changes

Genetic disorders like mosaic Turner syndrome and fragile X syndrome may be associated with premature ovarian failure.

Toxins

Exposure to toxins like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, cigarette smoke, chemicals, pesticides, and viruses can damage ovarian cells and lead to ovarian failure.

Autoimmune Disease

In rare cases, the immune system mistakenly attacks ovarian tissue, causing harm to the follicles containing eggs and damaging the eggs themselves.

Unknown Factors

In many cases, the cause of premature ovarian failure remains unknown (idiopathic), prompting further testing to determine the underlying cause.

Who has a higher risk of developing premature ovarian failure?

Here are the several factors that increase the risk of developing premature ovarian failure, including:

Age

While the risk rises between ages 35 and 40. However, premature ovarian failure can also occur in younger women and teenagers, although it is relatively rare before age 30.

Family History

A family history of premature ovarian failure increases the risk of developing the disorder.

Ovarian Surgery

Surgeries involving the ovaries raise the risk of premature ovarian failure.

Conclusion

Now you have learned about premature ovarian failure, or primary ovarian insufficiency. It occurs when the ovaries stop functioning properly before age 40. It is essential to distinguish it from premature menopause, as women with premature ovarian failure may still have irregular periods and the potential to conceive. You should opt for early diagnosis and appropriate management to address its complications like infertility. You must seek medical evaluation for any changes in menstrual cycles. Healthcare providers can offer guidance on potential treatment options to maintain overall health and well-being for women affected by this condition.

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Why Does Early Menopause Happen: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Introduction

Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. However, for some women, menopause occurs earlier than expected, leading to what is known as early menopause or premature ovarian insufficiency. Early menopause can have significant physical and emotional effects on a woman's life. In this blog post, we will explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment options associated with early menopause.

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Understanding Early Menopause

Menopause typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age being around 51. Early menopause, on the other hand, refers to menopause occurring before the age of 40. It affects approximately 1% of women.

Causes of Early Menopause

Genetic Factors: A family history of early menopause can increase the likelihood of experiencing it. Certain gene mutations can affect the functioning of the ovaries, leading to premature ovarian insufficiency.

Autoimmune Disorders: Certain autoimmune diseases, such as thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus, can trigger early menopause. These conditions cause the immune system to attack the ovaries, resulting in their dysfunction.

Medical Treatments: Treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer can damage the ovaries and disrupt their normal function. This damage can lead to premature ovarian insufficiency and early menopause.

Surgical Removal of Ovaries: Surgical interventions like bilateral oophorectomy, which involves the removal of both ovaries, result in immediate menopause regardless of a woman's age.

Lifestyle Factors: Smoking and certain unhealthy lifestyle choices may increase the risk of early menopause. Research suggests that women who smoke have a higher chance of experiencing early menopause compared to non-smokers.

Symptoms of Early Menopause

The symptoms of early menopause are similar to those of natural menopause and may include:

Irregular periods or amenorrhea (absence of periods)

Hot flashes

Night sweats

Vaginal dryness

Decreased libido

Mood swings and irritability

Sleep disturbances

Cognitive changes, such as memory problems or difficulty concentrating

Changes in skin and hair, such as dryness or thinning

Osteoporosis (bone loss) at a younger age

Treatment Options

While early menopause cannot be reversed, several treatment options are available to manage its symptoms and associated health concerns:

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): HRT involves the use of estrogen and progesterone (in women with a uterus) to alleviate menopausal symptoms and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. It can be prescribed in the form of pills, patches, creams, or sprays.

Non-Hormonal Medications: Certain medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), can help manage hot flashes and mood symptoms.

Vaginal Lubricants and Moisturizers: These products can help relieve vaginal dryness and discomfort during intercourse.

Lifestyle Modifications: A healthy lifestyle can significantly improve overall well-being. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, stress reduction techniques, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can all contribute to a healthier menopausal experience.

Psychological Support: Early menopause can have emotional implications. Seeking support from a therapist or joining support groups can provide a safe space to discuss concerns and cope with emotional challenges.

Conclusion

Early menopause can have a profound impact on a woman's life, affecting fertility, physical health, and emotional wellness.

Moreover, the best IVF doctors in India understand the emotional and psychological impact that early menopause can have on your overall well-being. They provide compassionate care, guiding you through every step of the process and ensuring that you feel supported and empowered throughout your fertility journey.

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9 Health Secrets that Women Over 50 Need to Know!

Life expectancy for women all the world over is 80.5 years, and you may live much longer than that! Do you know that taking care of your health can help you to celebrate more birthdays and increase the quality of your life?

You probably know that women tend to live longer than men.

However, you may be surprised to learn that women are at higher risk for many conditions that are common in old age. That includes cataracts, Alzheimer’s disease, and stroke.

Lifestyle changes and medical care can help prevent and treat many of these issues.

Read more: Who Else Wants to Lose Weight, but is Tired of Dieting?

Discover health secrets that women over 50 need to know.

Dealing with Menopause

The average age of menopause is 51. This natural decline in reproductive hormones affects your body in many ways. 

Symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats can last for several years or more, but usually decrease in frequency and intensity over time.

These strategies can help you to deal with the symptoms of menopause:

Fight weight gain. Many women notice their body weight increasing after menopause. To make matters worse, the extra pounds tend to accumulate around your waistline, where they increase your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. It becomes even more important to choose nutrient dense foods and avoid empty calories.

Manage hot flashes. Preventing obesity will lower your risk for hot flashes too. Meanwhile, you may find quick relief by dressing in layers and sipping cold drinks. If you need more help, talk with your doctor about whether hormone replacement therapy is appropriate for you.

Adjust your diet. The way you eat can reduce some of the health risks and discomfort associated with menopause. Choose foods rich in calcium and vitamin D to slow down bone loss. Skip spicy dishes and caffeine if they trigger hot flashes.

Other Health Secrets

Menopause is just one of the changes you’re likely to experience as you grow older, but there are also some big advantages. Multiple studies confirm that stress drops and happiness peaks in old age.

Try these techniques to deal with other changes as you age:

Drink in moderation.  Government surveys show that alcohol use has increased in women over 60 during the past two decades. Keep in mind that your sensitivity to alcohol increases as you age. Talk with your doctor or call a hotline if you’re having trouble managing your drinking.

Pamper your eyes.  Cataracts are the leading cause of preventable blindness. Regular eye exams can enable early detection and treatment for a wide range of issues that often develop gradually after 40. It also helps to quit smoking, wear sunglasses, and take breaks from screen time.

Check your hearing.  About one in three adults experiences some hearing loss by the age of 65. That damage usually accumulates over the years, so start protecting your ears as soon as possible. That includes minimizing your exposure to loud noises and wearing safety gear when necessary.

Work out. Physical exercise can help you manage your weight, increase muscle mass, strengthen your bones, and condition your heart.  Design a balanced program of resistance training, aerobics, and stretching.

Continue learning.  Spend time on educational activities and hobbies that stimulate your brain. Many state universities and colleges grant tuition waivers to eligible residents who are 60 or older.

Stay connected.  Your mental and physical health are closely related, so being isolated can cause physical symptoms, like high blood pressure and weakened immunity. Spend time with family and friends. Join a club or visit your neighborhood senior center.

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6 Effective Strategies for Reducing the Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Introduction

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon and rectum, which are parts of the digestive system. In Abu Dhabi, just like in other parts of the world, colorectal cancer is a serious health concern. According to the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, SEHA, colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UAE, accounting for 9.4% of all cancers diagnosed in the country. It is also the third most common cancer among both men and women in Abu Dhabi.

Regular colon cancer screenings can help detect it early and make it easier to treat. In Abu Dhabi, SEHA hospitals and other private hospitals offer colon cancer screening and colorectal surgery to prevent, diagnose, and treat colorectal cancer.

Strategy 1: Healthy Diet

It is possible to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by eating a healthy diet. Here are some tips for maintaining a healthy diet:

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables: Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which are essential for maintaining good health. Every day, eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables. It’s suitable for snacking or adding to meals.

Choose whole grains: Whole grains are a good source of fiber, which can help keep your digestive system healthy. Examples of whole grains include brown rice, whole-wheat bread, and whole-grain pasta.

Limit red and processed meats: Eating red meat, like beef, pork, and lamb, and processed meats, such as hot dogs and bacon, can raise your risk of colorectal cancer. One way to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer is by limiting the amount of red and processed meats you eat. Instead, opt for leaner protein options like fish, chicken, or beans.

Avoid sugary and fatty foods: Foods with lots of sugar and fat, like candy, cookies, and fried foods, can make you gain weight. Being overweight can increase your risk of getting colorectal cancer. To stay healthy, you can eat less of these foods and choose healthier options like fresh fruit or a small handful of nuts.

By following these tips, you can maintain a healthy diet that may help reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer. Remember, eating a variety of healthy foods and limiting your intake of unhealthy foods is key to maintaining good health.

Strategy 2: Physical Activity

Moving your body regularly can help reduce your chances of getting colorectal cancer. It helps your digestion, boosts your immune system, and lowers inflammation. It also helps to regulate hormones that can play a role in the development of cancer. Adding physical activity to your daily routine:

Walk, run, or bike: These activities can be done outdoors or indoors on a treadmill or stationary bike. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise, such as brisk walking or running, on most days of the week.

Participate in sports: Joining a sports team or league can be a fun and social way to get regular exercise. Some examples of team sports include soccer, basketball, and volleyball.

Dance: Dancing is a fun and engaging form of physical activity that can be done alone or with others. You can take dance classes or simply turn on some music and dance in your living room.

Do household chores: Activities like vacuuming, sweeping, and gardening can also count as physical activity. Aim to do these tasks for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.

Remember to start increasing the duration and intensity of your physical activity. If you have any medical conditions or concerns, consult with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine. Also, try to find activities that you enjoy, so that you are more likely to stick with them over the long term.

Strategy 3: Quitting Smoking

Quitting smoking is an important way to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Smoking is linked to several types of cancer, including colorectal cancer. Smoking can also lead to other health problems, such as heart disease, lung disease, and stroke. Here are some steps you can take to quit smoking:

Set a quit date: Choose a date when you plan to stop smoking. Mark it on your calendar and make sure to tell your friends and family so they can support you.

Find a support system: Quitting smoking can be difficult, so it’s important to have a support system. This can include friends, family, or a support group.

Try nicotine replacement therapy: Nicotine replacement therapy, such as patches or gum, can help reduce the physical symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Avoid triggers: Triggers are situations or activities that make you want to smoke. Avoiding these triggers can help you resist the urge to smoke.

Stay busy: Keeping yourself busy can help you distract yourself from the urge to smoke. You can try exercise, hobbies, or spending time with friends and family.

Remember, quitting smoking is a process, and it may take several attempts before you can quit for good. Don’t give up if you slip up and have a cigarette. Instead, learn from the experience and try again. Talk to your doctor if you need additional support or guidance in quitting smoking.

Strategy 4: Moderate Alcohol Consumption

Drinking too much alcohol can increase your risk of getting colorectal cancer. It’s important to drink in moderation to help reduce this risk. Here are some tips for moderate drinking:

Limit how much you drink: If you drink alcohol, women should have no more than one drink a day, and men should have no more than two drinks a day.

Know what a standard drink is: A standard drink is a 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounces of hard liquor.

Don’t drink too much at once: Drinking four or more drinks in two hours if you’re a woman or five or more drinks if you’re a man can be dangerous and increase your risk of cancer.

Choose drinks with less alcohol: Beer and wine usually have less alcohol than other drinks. Drinking these instead can help you stay within the safe limits of drinking.

It’s still important to be careful, even if you don’t drink a lot. Drinking can be harmful if you have a family history of alcoholism, liver disease, or certain types of cancer. Talk to your doctor if you’re worried about your drinking.

Strategy 5: Regular Screenings

Regular colorectal cancer screenings can help detect precancerous growths or early-stage cancer before symptoms appear, making it easier to treat and cure cancer. There are different types of screening tests that your doctor may recommend, including:

Fecal occult blood test (FOBT): A simple test that checks for blood in the stool, which can be a sign of cancer or other problems. This test is usually done at home using a test kit, and the samples are sent to a lab for analysis.

Stool DNA test: A newer test that looks for DNA changes in the stool that may be a sign of cancer. This test is also done at home using a test kit, and the samples are sent to a lab for analysis.

Flexible sigmoidoscopy: During a flexible sigmoidoscopy, a doctor will use a flexible tube with a camera to examine your rectum and lower colon for growths or polyps. The procedure takes place in the doctor’s office and usually lasts about 20–30 minutes.

Colonoscopy: A procedure that uses a flexible tube with a camera to examine the entire colon for growths or polyps. This test is usually done in a hospital or outpatient center and takes about 30–60 minutes.

Your doctor will suggest a screening test based on your age and family history to check for any signs of cancer. It’s important to follow the schedule your doctor recommends to catch any potential cancer early. Here are some other tips to help you remember to get screened:

Talk to your doctor about your screening options and schedule.

If you experience any symptoms such as rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, or changes in bowel habits, talk to your doctor immediately.

Prepare for your screening by following your doctor’s instructions on bowel preparation.

Make sure to attend all follow-up appointments as recommended by your doctor.

Strategy 6: Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for reducing the risk of colorectal cancer. Being overweight or obese can increase the risk of developing the disease. Here are some ways to help maintain a healthy weight:

Eat a balanced diet: Eating different healthy foods like fruits, veggies, grains, lean meat, and low-fat milk can help you stay at a good weight. Limiting high-calorie, high-fat, and processed foods is also important.

Practice portion control: Eating too much food, even if it is healthy food, can lead to weight gain. Use smaller plates, measure portions, and avoid eating in front of the TV to help control how much you eat.

Stay active: Regular physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise, such as brisk walking or cycling, on most days of the week.

Get enough sleep: Not getting enough sleep can lead to weight gain. Aim for 7–8 hours of sleep per night to help maintain a healthy weight.

Limit alcohol consumption: Drinking too much alcohol can contribute to weight gain. It’s recommended that women have no more than one drink per day and men have no more than two drinks per day.

Stay at a healthy weight, it takes time and effort, and small, sustainable lifestyle changes can help you reach your goals. But, before making any diet or exercise changes, talk to your doctor if you have any medical conditions or concerns.

Conclusion

Colorectal cancer is a serious health condition, but there are effective strategies that can help to reduce the risk of developing this disease. By following these strategies, you can take an active role in promoting your health and well-being. Here are some key takeaways from this article:

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the world, but it is also one of the most preventable.

To reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, you can:

Eat healthy foods

Be physically active

Avoid smoking and excessive drinking

Get regular screenings

Maintain a healthy body weight

Pay attention to symptoms and see a doctor if needed

These strategies work well when used together as part of a healthy lifestyle.

You can reduce your risk of getting colorectal cancer by making small changes to your daily habits. Eat healthy foods, get active, and pay attention to symptoms. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take action now and be proactive about your health!

Remember, it’s never too early or too late to start taking steps to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer. Whether you are a young adult or a senior citizen, there are things you can do to promote your health and well-being. If you have any concerns or questions about colorectal cancer, speak to your healthcare provider.

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Hair Loss

hair loss solutions Bristol

Bristol offers something for everyone! It’s a city, a ceremonial county, and a unitary authority in England. What’s more, Briston people never give up on their hair.

Both men and women tend to lose hair thickness and amount as they age. This type of baldness is not usually caused by a disease. It is related to aging, heredity, and changes in the hormone testosterone. Inherited, or pattern baldness affects many more men than women.

Heredity.

The most common cause of hair loss is a hereditary condition that happens with aging. This condition is called androgenic alopecia, male-pattern baldness, and female-pattern baldness. It usually occurs gradually and in predictable patterns — a receding hairline, bald spots in men, and thinning hair along the crown of the scalp in women.

Hormonal changes and medical conditions.

A variety of conditions can cause permanent or temporary hair loss, including hormonal changes due to pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, and thyroid problems. Medical conditions include alopecia areata which is immune system related and causes patchy hair loss, scalp infections such as ringworm, and a hair-pulling disorder called trichotillomania

Medications and supplements.

Hair loss can be a side effect of certain drugs, such as those used for cancer, arthritis, depression, heart problems, gout, and high blood pressure.

Radiation therapy to the head. The hair may not grow back the same as it was before.

A very stressful event.

Many people experience a general thinning of hair several months after a physical or emotional shock. This type of hair loss is temporary.

Hairstyles and treatments.

Excessive hairstyling or hairstyles that pull your hair tight, such as pigtails or cornrows, can cause a type of hair loss called traction alopecia. Hot-oil hair treatments and permanents also can cause hair to fall out. If scarring occurs, hair loss could be permanent.

What are the risk factors of Hair Loss?

A number of factors can increase your risk of hair loss, including:

A family history of balding on your mother's or father's side

Age

Significant weight loss

Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes and lupus

Stress

Poor nutrition

Prevention of Hair Loss

Most baldness is caused by genetics; this hair loss is not preventable.

These tips may help you avoid preventable types of hair loss:

Be gentle with your hair. Use a detangler and avoid tugging when brushing and combing, especially when your hair is wet. A wide-toothed comb might help prevent pulling out hair. Avoid harsh treatments such as hot rollers, curling irons, hot-oil treatments, and permanents. Limit the tension on hair from styles that use rubber bands, barrettes, and braids.

Ask your doctor about medications and supplements you take that might cause hair loss.

Protect your hair from sunlight and other sources of ultraviolet light.

Quit smoking. Some studies show an association between smoking and baldness in men.

If you're being treated with chemotherapy, ask your doctor about a cooling cap. This cap can reduce your risk of losing hair during chemotherapy.

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Hazards of smoking

Did you know smoking could increase mood swings and be the reason why you get anxious all of a sudden? Smoking puts you in a good mood only temporarily, but anxiety and irritability can become difficult to manage as smoking leads to major mood stimulation. However, you might not find it very simple to put a stop to your nicotine intake all of a sudden. A break from nicotine can put you on the edge if you happen to miss your cigarette session for long.

Early Menopause 

Women who smoke regularly can face hormonal imbalances, including early menopause. Smoking is one of the major causes behind women getting their menopause earlier than their non-smoking counterparts. Hot flashes in women are also caused as a result of this habit. Smoking can further cause infertility in women which can be quite alarming at a later stage. Women who smoke are even subjected to a much higher risk of having cervical cancer than those who don’t.

Discomfort to Lungs

Do you smoke & have been coughing lately? Smoking damages the airways, which leads to persistent coughing. Smoking causes bronchitis, even in second-hand smokers, including children. It even worsens other respiratory problems like tuberculosis and pneumonia among others. Moreover, a regular or chain smoker is subjected to a much higher risk and the possibility of having lung cancer which has proven to be fatal for both men and women.

To know its impact, you can also take a Smoking Impact Checkup.

This package includes a range of blood tests that can help trace the ill effects of smoking on your health. This package includes tests such as Liver Function, Kidney Function, Cardiac Risk Markers, Lipid Profile, Cancer Markers, Vitamin B12, Thyroid, Blood Sugar tests, Iron Studies and more to help your doctor detect any adverse health issues early on. This package is suitable for anyone with a habit of smoking or tobacco consumption in any other form.

Greater Risk of Having Heart Diseases 

Nicotine tightens blood vessels, which restricts the easy flow of blood to the veins and heart, thereby causing high blood pressure, heart attack, and other fatal diseases. Smoking is a key factor in the growing cause of heart attacks. Also, COPDs (chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases) are very common among smokers. The HDL (good cholesterol) levels decrease and LDL (bad cholesterol) levels increase, leading to a rise in total cholesterol and triglycerides levels in people who smoke on a regular basis. This too is one of the major causes of growing heart problems.

Erectile Dysfunction

Smoking constricts blood flow which is adequately required for an erection. Men who smoke regularly often experience this problem. As such, smoking is one of the key factors responsible for the growing problems of conception and infertility in both men and women.

Deteriorated Basic Senses

Smoking regularly worsens vision problems and can lead to diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. It leads to a dull sense of smell and taste, which, in turn, reduces a person’s appetite. Dryness of skin and premature ageing is caused due to smoking as it reduces blood flow to the skin, depriving it of the nutrition required to stay healthy. Long-term smoking can also cause stains on your teeth. It also increases the chances of gum infections and inflammations which can lead to tooth decay.

Loss of Appetite & Weakened Immune System

Smoking suppresses your appetite by diminishing your senses. You stop enjoying your food and start eating much less than the required amount. Smokers are more prone to infections as their immune system gets majorly affected.

Closing Thoughts

Having known about the dangers of smoking in detail, do you still want to continue smoking and risk your life as well as those around you? Remember, life is too precious to be wasted due to negligence and giving in to addictive short-term pleasures like smoking. Be strong, be determined and bid adieu to nicotine forever.

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Pffft you and everyone else. I can see this actually being a 4th wall break show on the CW honestly- where the show isn't the show, the show is a show about Johnny Cage trying to film a cooking show because it was the only way to get Scorpion to agree to be on film.

And the entire show is supposed to be about preserving Lin Kuei cultural cuisine but every other episode has Scorpion or Madam Bo arguing with each other over family drama or dealing with someone else's meltdown.

More of my idiocy under the cut

Madam Bo being like "I don't care if he does stab you in the dick with a icicle, the walk-in freezer is broken. I won't lose a 50,000 koins worth of food, call him to come fix it."

Cage being like "I already called him! He's 5 minutes out."

Scorpion's hair net starts smoking because of how pissed off he is, but doesn't trigger the sprinkler systems. Production is shut down half a day for a safety inspection that reveals Madam Bo disabled the smoke detectors years ago so that she could get her nicotine fix in peace.

The safety guys are constantly having heart attacks from the stress of running this show after a guy made of literal smoke rolls through without so much as a beep from the fire prevention monitors. They're screaming at cage "WHAT MAKES YOU SO SURE THIS PLACE WON'T BURN TO THE GROUND" and Cage just points to the line in the kredits that reads "Executive producer: Liu Kang"

Cage being like "Trust me he knows way more about fire than us it'll be fine."

And every episode, Scorpion's wardrobe keeps getting skimpier and there's a fresh argument over it every time that always ends with Cage saying "We're rolling!"

Then there has to be an episode where Sektor ➕️ Streaming Services Network drops the show and the boys do a gofundme to keep the show going on onlyfans.

Only Scorpion doesn't realize that Johnny's plan is to use Onlyfans and Madam Bo doesn't tell him.

Edit: And since it's basically the same story as many many women who were roped into working in Hollywood it should probably be written by a mostly/all women's writer's room so they can actually tell their stories...

... just it happens to Scorpion this time instead of a hot lady. Not like dudes are immune from it in this industry.

where is my pookie Kuai Liang to make me breakfast wtf

this is a travesty

I need my domestic husband ninja

Also no one can change my mind on this but he cooks bacon with no shirt on

I dare you to prove me wrong

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Velvet Chains

Summary: For a generous fee, August Walker is yours. A man devout to pleasure, who will worship you for an entire night and make sure your first time is more than memorable. 

Promot:  

 A thought - August as a gigolo who specializes in deflowering. 👌

Pairing: Soft! August Walker x Virgin Reader.  

Word count: 1.6K

Warnings: 18+. August Walker as a sex-worker, sexual intercourse, unprotected sex, loss of virginity, a depiction of bodily fluids, soft!August themes, a tinge of angst and August’s monster c... 

A/N: When I received this prompt, I didn’t think I can actually do it justice, but it was 3am and I started dabbling around. Then in the morning, I took another look at it, and this little drabble turned into a one-shot. I hope you’ll like it, I hope I did well. Many thanks to @agniavateira​ my muse who beta’d my story. 

Please give feedback and reblog if you enjoyed reading. 🖤 DM if you want to be added to my tag squad. 

Title: Velvet Chains

They were all little flowers to him, fresh peonies and flushed roses. Young or mature, it never mattered as long as they were still oh so pure. Undefiled, succulent flesh. Kissed by dew and wrapped by the last remaining petals of their innocence.

All for him to willfully pluck.

Sprayed with notes of tobacco, and boozy fragrance of rum - August Walker was the top-tier kind of service, a man to die for with his three-piece suits and shiny leather shoes. At one point he didn’t even need to self-promote; they came to him, all doe-eyed and coy, willing to pay as much as it takes to have him breach through the sealed gates of their garden.   

The rules were quite simple: Cash in advance and always wear protection; other than that anything goes. August liked to see himself as a procurer of fantasies rather than a male prostitute. For a generous fee of $1500, his girls earned themselves a night they never forgot. Whether it began with a dinner at the most outrageous restaurant, a masked ball at a billionaire’s mansion, or an intimate evening with his homemade cooking at a cosy sublet. 

It was up to him to choose the experience for the ladies after thoroughly assessing and profiling each client. He was never wrong; after all, it was his job to study women, both mentally and physically. 

“I know what you need,” he would murmur as he kissed down their navel and swept between their shaky thighs. And in his grip they indeed laughed, cried, and came undone so many times over, reaching out to grasp heaven around his unapologetically huge cock.  

Until you changed everything. 

August couldn’t quite crack you; while he enjoyed, savoured, and conquered every woman he had, it was you who seemed to have more power over him than he did over you. The quiet abyss in your eyes reeled him in like an unfortunate, foolish fish teetering on a hook. Whatever mysteries that mind of yours held, he wanted to pry it open with his fingers and brush them through the parchments of your soul. 

He desired you more than just the flesh; he wanted to be deeper in you than he ever was in any other woman. 

‘Who are you?’

Shivering in his presence, it was crystal clear that you weren’t immune to his spells; yet you didn’t seem impressed by the theatrics or his suave appearance. As if you saw right through him, and knew it was all but a spectacle.  

Wanting everyone to witness your ‘claiming’, he took you to the dimly-lit roof of his private apartment and laid you on a blanket beneath the beaming stars. When his lips touched yours while slowly ridding himself of his clothes, August felt like he could tell you his most kept secrets though he didn’t want to. 

This is not how it worked. Not for him. 

Sorrounded by the fairy tea-lights that adorned the intimate rooftope, you flinched as he began undressing you, and trembled so vehemently once completely bare that all he wanted was to embrace you in his big arms. And he did so, collecting you against the dark fur of his chest, the heat of his body provided shelter from the cold October breeze.

“Beautiful,” he whispered sincerely and allowed his hands to roam the tender map of your body. Likely, he would never see you again, so he wanted to remember every curve, dimple, and scar; he needed your moans imprinted in the museum of his mind. 

The same desperate, breathless pleas only a virgin would make, purer than pure.

Breathing in shudders, you laid down beneath him with your legs spread out. Your little untouched slit displayed to his hungering gaze, asking to be reshaped by his intrustment. August was never one to lose control, but your entire existence has made him question every decision and in a moment of frivolousity, he lost himself completely and broke the most forbidden rule: 

He entered you bare. 

Painfully large and hot as flaming iron, his rigid cock tore through your maidenhood and delved into your velvety pit, desperately searching for the engulfing shelter that was your womb. Weeps of pain rained down your lips; he was too big, and he didn’t slow down. He unwrapped you, tearing your rose petals one by one, sinking in until you could have sworn he was infused between your lungs. 

Overwhelmed by the raw sensation of your wet flesh engulfing him, August raked his arm around the small of your back and held your body against his, forcing you to spread wider, to grant him the infinite access he demanded.

“Look at me kitten,” he murmured in a half-breathless, half-soothing voice and showered hasty butterfly kisses across your forehead, “I’m inside you. It’s done, now let me please you.”

He seared your body, your sensitive entrance pulsating with a twinge of grieving anger around his veiny cock, your walls squeezing, fighting off his lewd intrusion. While you anticipated the pain, the initial shock was too much to bear. 

“I don’t think I can take you,” you retorted and swallowed hard, trying not to cry as he swelled and flinched inside you further more.

August reached a hand to your jaw and caged it between his strong fingers. Not saying a word, he stared intensely into your eyes. Smoke and broken mirrors shadowed his glare. In your daze, you swore you could see his reveries and hear him whisper without moving his lips. 

The barriers of your guarded castle were in ruins, and so was your self-preservation. Fully submitting, you allowed him to take you beneath the shimmering, black silks of midnight. 

August was both gentle and rough as he rode between your thighs, his heavy body surrounding you completely. His entity seeped through your lungs and pores, his bewhiskered mouth left sloppy, ticklish kisses and chanted a hymn of pleasure against your neck. 

For a slight moment, you wondered if he was this passionate with all of his customers. But all thoughts died at the moment his crown slammed into the wall of your womb, and the entirety of your existence was flooded with both the tremors of sudden pleasure and satisfying pain. 

You wanted more, you wanted to be complete. To be completely his.

“Oh god, yes!” You cried for him, clawing your nails at the taut muscles of his back.

Grunting, he plunged into you, harder with every pull and deeper with every thrust. He sought for heaven between your legs and as inexperienced and naive as you were, you followed your instincts and complied to his arousal. Bucking your hips, you yielded to meet the jerk of his hips - your rhythm a savage mess, your demeanour that of a virgin-whore. 

“Good girl, my good girl,” August praised, thrilled of the shift in you, and by the helpless, glossy gaze and gaping mouth as you moaned and begged. Your freshly open cunt clung to his invasion with its growing tightness. Holding onto him the way the moon is bound to earth.

Control was gradually lost over your own bodies, enslaved to something stronger than your wills and wits. It was as if you became vessels to haunting spirits that made you slam into one another, lost in a sweaty, carnal trance until a flush of sudden rapture broke between your legs the way raging waves break upon a ship lost at sea, consuming it completely.

Like a dauntless sailor, August followed you into the depths of euphoria. Jumping to his knees, he hauled you by the waist and slammed you against him, needing to be balls-deep within you. With a loud shout, he came undone, astonished by the raw, unbridled sensation of releasing himself inside another person.

You both shuddered in shock as his thick cum bathed your womb in three, warm gushes. 

‘Oh, August, what have you done?’

Spent, he nearly collapsed on top of you, holding his hands flat to the side of your head. He took a deep breath before pulling out from your hurting hole and moving to lie by your side. The pink mixture of your essence trickled between your simmering lips just the way it coated his still-swollen cock. Glancing down upon it he felt an odd notion of triumph, more than the usual complacent feeling usually evoked with his clientele. 

“Don’t worry, I am clean.” He promised. 

In a way, you were his first as well.

Pulling you against him, he nuzzled your neck and hummed lowly, “I don’t imagine you could give me anything.”

Still trying to land back on solid ground, you said nothing. Words didn’t make it, not through your chest nor your head. You basked within the moment, trying to memorise every vibration that flowed through your veins as the glow became dimmer with every passing minute.

Limbs entangled, he decorated your shoulder-blade with honey-sweet kisses while your spine attached to his hairy chest. He watched you quietly, admiring you completely until the two of you fell into a dreamless sleep under the guarding sky. 

Come morning, August was awakened by the sounds of the raging street below. The scent of toxic vapours hung heavy in the air and his face curled at the sounds of the beeping horns. For a moment, he forgot where he was but then you were the first thing on his mind. Even though he knew the deal was for one night only, something in him itched for a generous ‘on-the-house’ lazy morning sex.

As he rolled to lie on top of you, his chest felt abruptly empty. He was met with nothing but the defiled blanket.

You were gone.   

Though the scent of your body, your sweat, and viscous fluids were still stuck to his skin, your memory a sheer piece of silk carried away by the cruel wind. The weight of a thousand stones dropped in August’s gut and he flipped onto his back once more and stared at the cloudy sky. 

It resonated in him that this was all that it was, and he would never find a girl like you again.     

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[averyroundpumpkin]

Mafia! Ruffnut and Tuffnut headcanons

Warnings: Mention of torture and arson

Tuffnut

Stoner

Smokes week everyday

Got high on crack once

Tbh....make that 4 times

The gang wonders how he's still alive

He and Ruff are in charge of drug dealing

Hiccup tries to find someone new to do the dealing because they mostly end up consuming some of the drugs

Always unsuccessful

He's basically immune to hangovers at this point because of how much alcohol he drinks

Him and Snot are drinking buddies

Still has their stuffed yak . They keep it in the middle of the living room

It terrifies clients and business partners

He finds their suffering amusing

He still has chicken

Barf and Belch have tried to eat her multiple times

Acts dumb but is actually smart as hell

Walks around in just his undies when he's at his mansion

Ring the doorbell first a beg

Speaks to Snotlout's victims while Snotlout tortures them

Snot finds it distracting, but when we slips up it hurts them more so he tolerates it

Forgets to wash his clothes

Breaks into Snotlout's house just to steal his suits

It's happened so much times that Snotlout is unfazed by Tuffnut's antics

Tuffnut also breaks into Snotlout's house just to watch TV....also in his undies

He and Ruffnut always break theirs and can't be bothered to buy a new one

All their maids are terrified of them

His suits that he actually owns are always torn up

Has a memorial for Macey

Gets emotional everytime he sees it

Ruffnut

Ruffnut is a hot mess

Doesn't think about the consequences of things when she does them. She does does them just to do them

Arsonist

Loves it when Hiccup send her out on missions because it means she gets to blow up places

Thats one of the reasons she carried a couple grenades in her purse

Yes ,she carries a purse

Its full if spikes and has yak fur on it . But she loves it

Gets flirted with a lot

And she's confused because she's the embodiment of repulsive and there are literally more women out there

I mean, she wrestles bears and boars for sport for pete sake , why won't they leave her alone

She's more annoyed that the man that she actually wants to get in bed with doesn't seem to notice her

Eret cough eret cough cough

Send him erotic pictures

Gets blocked

Creates new accounts

And thats bad cuz...he's literally the enemy

"Cmoooooonnn mann , its just a quick f*ck. They won't notice."

Stalks him on all socials

He always tells its her because her usernames are horrifying

The only reason Tuffnut is still alive

Saves his sorry butt almost every mission

Gets into brawls a LOT

Especially if they're out with Snotlout

Always rolls her shirts up to her belly button

Rolls her sleeves up to her shoulders

Has semi hairy legs

Barely washes her hair

Swears like a sailor

Had a one night stand with Throk once

Drops by the docks to feed Scauldy sometimes

Sits with her legs open

Extremely rough skin

Hates big messes

Unless she made them

Excellent shopper

Can sniff out fake designer brands