Daily Treadmill Workouts are a Great Way to Keep in Shape
Serious runners and walkers eventually turn to treadmill workouts so that they can exercise safely and conveniently at any time of day or night in their own homes. Fitness experts agree that one of the best ways to get in shape and stay that way is by running or walking every day, but the reality is that it isn’t always safe or practical to do so on “the open road.” If your free time is in the early morning or late at night, or your route is by a roadway where there is heavy or high-speed traffic, your most important goal may become getting home alive, which misses the point of the whole thing. Also, it isn’t fun or sensible to run in the snow, sleet, hail, rain, or the blazing sun. A treadmill workout is the answer to all these problems.
There are health clubs and gyms that offer treadmill workouts to their clients, but you may have decided that you don’t like the hours offered by the club or gym near you, or the locations are not convenient, or you prefer not to have an audience when you work out. Whatever drives you to it, if you are concerned about health and fitness, you will eventually buy a treadmill for home use, and you should make sure you are getting a good piece of equipment at a reasonable price. It is also important to select a model with features that you will use and enjoy:
• If you have limited room in your home or apartment, you will be happiest with a fold-up machine that can be stored out of the way in a closet or under the bed.
• If money is not a concern, you can combine fitness and entertainment by choosing a treadmill with a built-in television and speakers; or you may be happy with an inexpensive manual machine, which you can position in front of the TV.
• There are treadmills with controls that monitor speed, pace, incline, time, distance traveled, calories burned, and with heart rate controls and pulse sensors.
• Many models have built-in racks and nests to hold reading material, a water bottle, a CD player or a cell phone, and a towel.
• If you would like sophisticated gadgetry on a treadmill but the cost is prohibitive, you should check out the used treadmills and the discount treadmills, which may offer what you want at a price you can afford.
A Variety of Treadmill Workouts are Available
• There are treadmills that include workout CDs with energizing music and workout videos with spectacular scenery to create the illusion that you are outdoors, or you can buy these separately. (And if you want fresh air to go with it, you can open a window.)
• Some treadmills have pre-set programs, such as interspersing flat surface workouts with inclines, or by varying speeds. Some programs are designed for weight loss and some for cardio fitness, and all will have different levels of intensity. There are programs that vary the speed and force of the workout to keep your heart rate within a pre-selected zone.
• On some machines, you can design a personal program for yourself, and, of course, all treadmills allow the user to change the speed or incline during the workout, usually at the push of a button.
Treadmill Workouts Keep You Motivated
• ProForm – Some models of ProForm treadmills come with interactive workout disks that include music, incline and speed controls, and recorded advice by personal trainers to encourage you to monitor and gradually improve your cardiovascular fitness.
• Precor – Precor treadmills have a patented system to absorb the shock of impact, have cool and quiet motors, and a quick start feature. These quality machines also specialize in providing a variety of programs to challenge and motivate you (anywhere from five to eighteen programs, depending on the model). You can be sure of finding a program that is perfect for you, and you can change to another when you are ready to move on.
• Spirit – Spirit treadmills are the best fold-up machines on the market and they also have preset programs that adjust the speed and incline according to your heart rate, or you can customize a program.
It is important to vary your programs in order to motivate yourself to improve your conditioning, or to increase your body strength, or to help you with weight loss or weight maintenance:
• Try walking backwards on the machine at an easy pace.
• Walk at various speeds with mirrors in front and beside you to check your style, posture, technique, etc.
• Begin by walking or running for five minutes, and then step off the treadmill and do one minute of crunches, push-ups, lunges, and any other exercises that appeal to you, and then back on again and repeat until you have exercised for your usual length of time.
• After walking or running for ten minutes, step off and do ten minutes of stretching or weight training and then back on again, and repeat as desired.
• Light some candles, burn some incense and turn on spa music to walk off your stress.
• Walk or run in the nude (make sure the curtains are closed).
In fact, anything you can think of that adds variety to your workout and keeps you interested is worth trying.
Information about brands, models, and features of individual machines, as well as comparisons of various models are available online by consulting treadmill reviews and information on the Internet. Remember that online retailers don’t have the storefront expenses that are standard for most sports equipment outlets, and so they are able to offer you, the customer, brand name machines, both new and used, at big savings. Make sure there is a warranty of some kind in place if you buy a used, discount, or factory refurbished treadmill. Same-day shipping is sometimes offered, or shipping within three to five days, and sometimes the cost is included in the price.
There are countless benefits to be gained by engaging in daily treadmill workouts. You will increase your bone density, your endurance, your cardio fitness, and your general health. Exercising is psychologically rewarding because it increases your feelings of accomplishment and well being, and, therefore, is good for your mental health. The investment in a treadmill offers big rewards. Let us help you find what you need and start you on the road to improved physical and mental health. You will be happy with the results.
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8 Ways To Look Thinner For Tonight’s Party
Got a hot date tonight? Want to look thinner and hotter? Here’s 8 tips to help you make a good and lasting impression for that special someone tonight.
Tip 1 Drink lots of water.
Soda and drinks with lots of sugar can make your belly bloat up. Water will help keep you regular and get you going. Cold water will also help your body burn more calories.
Tip 2 Skip the chips and junk food.
Salty food makes you retain water and look bloated. Many processed and canned foods are high in sodium(salt). Fresh foods are always better and healthier for you.
Tip 3 Get come coffee and get things going.
If you need to go, but can’t, drink some java to get things started. Caffeine can have a diarhatic effect on your body.
Tip 4 Buy clothes that show your best parts off.
Wear some nice clothes that show your your get parts and hides your not so great part.
Tip 5 Shape up underneth.
Wear body shapers and other spandex control undergarments. The more spandex the more control.
Tip 6 Choose body slimming fabrics
Wear non-clinging fabrics such as rayon, silks and knits
Tip 7 Wear the right color
Wear the color that looks the best on you. If you wear the same color top and skirt/pants and heels it will make you look taller and thinner.
Tip 8 Get out the bling
Earrings, necklaces will help to draw attention to your beautiful face, and away from those parts that you don’t want to display.
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Exercise Programs
People exercise for different reasons. Weight loss, toning, muscle building, bodybuilding are a few general reasons for exercising. An exercise program is a set of exercise routines that are recommended for an individual based on his or her specific health conditions and exercise requirements. Various combination of exercise is included in an exercise program to meet the goals. For instance, if a person wants to lose weight, then stretching, aerobics and strength training twice a week is commonly recommended. On the other hand, if a person wishes to build the muscles, then the exercise program is adjusted to a combination of stretching and strength training with only fifteen minutes of aerobics thrice a week.
As public awareness of the benefits of exercise increases, so does the number of experts in designing exercise programs. Therefore, it is important to have a realistic exercise program and not get swayed by claims. If the goals are set too high, the chances of achieving them are less. This will result in the person getting demoralized and dropping off the program altogether.
The first step in designing an exercise program is to identify the goals and the specific requirements of the individual. Before adopting any exercise program, a professional trainer or a physician must be consulted. A professional trainer can draw up a proper combination of activities as per an individual’s needs. The types of exercise and the intensity recommended for a person should match his or her level of resistance. Without proper guidance on these aspects, the risks of getting hurt increase considerably.
Along with a proper program, an appropriate diet plan is critical. Consumption of junk food along with any form of exercise will not help an individual achieve the goals. Food or diet supplements, fat burners and stimulants as a part of an exercise program are becoming very popular. These products must always be taken under professional guidance to avoid any unpleasant side effects.
A proper exercise program with a healthy diet is a proven formula for fitness.
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Trees: Their Symbolism and Healing Energy
Trees have long represented a multi-dimensional reality in shamanism.
Native Americans call trees “The Standing People. Though immobile, trees are alive and aware, rooted in their existence. They are seen as a link between Heaven and Earth and act as guardians of the environment.
Celtic shamanism uses the concept of the Tree of Life, the “Axis Mundi”, as a connecting link between all the worlds. The roots symbolize the Lower World, our subconscious mind or “The Place of Empowerment”. The roots are grounded in the earth with access to the deepest levels of the unconscious mind where hidden potential lies. The branches and leaves symbolize the Upper World, the super-conscious mind or “Place of Creativity”. The trunk of the tree represents the Middle World, “Ordinary Time”, the conscious mind and the “Place of Manifestation”. This is where potential meets creativity and our dreams become reality in the everyday, mundane world.
Trees and energy
The value of trees to our ecological health is apparent in today’s world. Many people consider trees to be guardians of the ecology. Their roots anchor the soil and help prevent landslides. Leaves and branches form a canopy over rivers, cooling the water to a habitable level for fish. Through photosynthesis, trees capture carbon dioxide from the air, nutrients from the earth and energy from the sun to produce oxygen. All of this makes the earth’s atmosphere better able to support healthy life.
In Oregon State, ongoing studies in phytoremediation (‘phyto’=plant and ‘remediation=to correct a fault, pronounced fi-to-re-mee-dee-a-shun), have shown that poplar trees are capable of removing dangerous chemicals from the soil. In this process, harmful chemicals are absorbed by the root system and altered then released in a less harmful form through the leaves. When the poplars have reached their peak growth, they are harvested to make paper. Thus, tree energy is contributing to a cleaner, healthier environment and providing a renewable resource to support industry.
Tree energy and Celtic Reiki
The concept of tree energy is used in Celtic Reiki to promote healing and gently facilitate change in our everyday life.
Reiki, “universal life energy”, is a form of energy healing recognized for its ability to work effectively on all levels and promote holistic well being. It energizes and heals, reduces stress, and is compatible with other healthcare treatments.
A variation of Usui Reiki, Celtic Reiki, uses the vibrations of the Earth and specific trees and shrubs to create an environment for healing and positive change. Thus, Celtic Reiki is an Earth-energy Reiki, channeled through the Base chakra.
In Celtic Reiki energy is passed via three attunements. These attunements are working with change in the body’s energy flow, healing, and Celtic wisdom. The results of the attunement process are a lifelong gift. They provide a connectedness to earth and plant energy that can never be taken away. It will always be accessible to facilitate positive change.
Let’s take a brief step back in time for a historic perspective of the development of Celtic Reiki. On a cold winter day late in the 20th century, Martyn Pentecost, a Reiki Master/Teacher based in Croydon, U.K. began an ongoing process of discovery. In his words, “…having studied various forms of Reiki for many years, I was guided to work with nature. When channeling Reiki to help animals, plants, trees, rivers, lakes, the oceans, and the earth itself, I found that everything has a distinct vibration – each variety of rock, each stream, and each type of flower has its own unique energy. I would sometimes lose myself deep in this vibration, sometimes so much so that I could mimic the energy during Reiki in self-treatments.”
While visiting in Wales”…I discovered a huge Silver Fir tree that had been split in two by a recent lightning strike. One half was still firmly rooted upright and was producing a healthy flow of sap to heal itself. The other half was lying on the ground, dying. As I walked up to the tree, I could sense the immense loss felt by the upright section and an urgency of the fallen half, which was completely separated from the standing section.” He began sending Reiki to the standing section of the tree, but felt a resistance, so he directed the energy to the fallen half. As he did, “I felt a transfer of energy. As the Reiki flowed through my hands, I felt a vibration enter my body. It was unlike anything I have ever felt before – the essence of the tree – its knowledge, its energy, its wisdom and its love. I was then guided to give this energy to the standing section of the tree, which I then proceeded to do.”
Over a two-year period, Pentecost explored various species of trees and plants native to the United Kingdom. In an effort to remember and recognize the unique energies transmitted by different species, he turned to the ancient Ogham Celtic alphabet. He then assigned each plant a symbol, as is common in Reiki and many kinds of energy work.
In Conclusion
Trees have been powerful natural symbols of longevity and enduring stability in various cultures throughout the ages. They, along with other plants, minerals, and the earth itself emit unique energy vibrations. These vibrations can be channeled and focused through Celtic Reiki into a positive force that enhances the body’s openness and ability to embrace physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Trees nurture the earth and enrich our lives with their energy and presence.
Deanna may be reached at: Inner Rhythms Healing Arts, Vancouver, WA
Deanna Ramage
Certified Reflexologist
Celtic Reiki Master
Certified Aromatherapist
Member, Celtic ReikiFederation, International Council of Reflexologists
Diabetes Eye Complications-and How You Can Avoid Them
One of the concerning things about having diabetes is the risk of complications. Little is said about these - but they seem to be mentioned at regular hospital appointments - and seem to be the inevitable result of poor blood glucose control.
Of these complications, one that seems most scary because there can be few visible warning signs is the loss of eyesight that can occur. In fact, statistics show that the risk of going blind is twenty five times higher for a diabetic than for a similarly healthy person.
Diabetic Retinopathy
With more than half diabetics experiencing some degree of retinopathy, or eye disease, this is clearly a serious concern and health risk.
Retinopathy refers to the damage to the blood vessels at the back of the retina.
Until recently it wasn’t easy to see this damage occurring, but thanks to new technology it’s possible to carry out a regular scan of the eyes to spot early signs of damage. If caught at this early stage, laser surgery can help retain vision and reduce the risk of permanent damage.
Near Normal Blood Sugar Levels
Studies have shown that people whose levels stay close to normal levels are less likely to experience complications, not only for the eyes, but also the other risk factors.
This is why it’s so important to work with your health care team and to consider new options that are available to help manage your levels.
For some this may be increased injections, for other trying an insulin pump, whilst for others simply monitoring levels more frequently may help improve the management of their diabetes.
Do keep working at improving your control - as it will make a positive difference to your long term health and wellbeing.
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Battle of the Hair
If you’re going to fight hair loss then you need to do it sensibly if you decide that it’s something you need to do. Many male celebrities and famous personalities have come to terms with their hair loss and just accept it. There are actually some celebrities that are better off without hair, like Andre Aggassi or Ving Rhames. Some male celebrities expect their career to evaporate when their hair goes, but for the majority this doesn’t happen. It’s what hair loss does to a man’s confidence that can cause the greatest problems for him. Whichever option you go for you need to be confident enough in your choice to be able to carry it off.
If you decide that allowing hair loss to occur naturally is what will be best for you there are still a few steps to make sure it occurs with as little embarrassment as possible. The pattern in which hair loss occurs can sometime what makes men desperate to prevent hair loss at all. One of the most painless options available is to shave your head once you start going bald. This prevents the loss from being very obvious and keeps your hair looking neat. This can also mean that you get more used to your appearance without hair before you actually go completely bald. One problem for young men who choose this route is that judgmental people can make the assumption that they are skin heads or similar.
For those people who need to keep a full head of hair there are a few different options that you can try. Firstly, you can invest in a wig to wear to cover the baldness which was the earliest option available. This method is the easiest to use as it’s a one off occurrence and there are no possibilities of serious side effects or after effects. This option however has a large chance of highlighting the problem rather than concealing. This is a possibility if the wig is not of high quality and matched well to you.
Then there are hair plugs which have become far more popular in recent times since the technology use to do the procedure has been improved. Again this has the chance to show up if the procedure is not done very professionally. One method that is unlikely to show up is using supplements to prevent hair loss. This is an ongoing process, but it means that you aren’t using artificial hair or replacement hair to cover up the hair loss. Instead you are stimulating your own hair to grow as it used to. So many men of every different age suffer from a skewed vision of how they appear to the opposite sex because they are losing their hair. This makes absolutely no sense since most women don’t really pay attention to how much thatch there is on the roof. The bottom line though is to stick with what makes you the most comfortable.
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The Skinny on the Metabolic Syndrome: Cutting the Fat
The overweight and obesity epidemic has fueled a dramatic rise in the prevalence of something doctors call the “Metabolic Syndrome”–the combination of abdominal obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and a particularly malignant form of high LDL (”bad”) cholesterol. Recently published statistics suggest that almost one half of adult Americans are overweight and one in four are obese.
This new syndrome is a lethal risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. The eleven year study by Kuopio found that middle-aged men with metabolic syndrome were about three times more likely to die of coronary artery disease than unaffected individuals, and twice the risk of stroke. This combination of risk factors is also vitally important for women, and several investigations have evaluated their effects on women’s health. The Framingham Heart Study found that diabetic women weighted more and hid higher blood pressure than non-diabetic women. In addition, their LDL (so-called “good” cholesterol) levels were lower than those of non-diabetic women. A Finnish study of newly diagnosed diabetic women determined likewise that they were more obese and had lower good cholesterol levels than non-diabetic women. Sixty percent of them were also taking medication for high blood pressure.
The common denominator for this syndrome is abdominal obesity. The Framingham Study found that as weight rises and falls, so too do blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Obesity leads to diabetes, and low good cholesterol. Dr. William Castelli, director of the study, ahs described this characteristic pattern of obesity: “When you put the ’spare tire on at the waist, you produce a different kind of LDL, much more atherogenic (causing atherosclerosis). You raise your blood pressure and increase your lipids (fats).” It is estimated that obese individuals develop diabetes at more than twice the rate of others.
Why are such seemingly different problems such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol grouped together? Because they are very much interrelated and there are similar or identical methods to prevent and/or control them.
What to do?
The best approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight has four basic components. None of them involves being on a diet:
1. Understand and modify your relationship with food. This will enable you to be in control, rather than being under the control of compulsive or rigid and unrealistic goals. According to author Dr. Janet Greeson, who has managed not to regain the 150 pounds she lost more than 18 years ago, “Diets are not really treating the person, and so if you focus on food as the problem, you are not successful. The problem is the feelings a person associates with food.”
2. Enjoy what you eat by becoming a conscious eater. This will help you select healthy and satisfying food, including some of your favorites, rather than limit you to rigid calorie-cutting and self-deprivation. Experiment. Become a student of your own behavior.
3. Exercise regularly. Physical activity is a powerful weapon in weight control for several reasons. It burns calories, it contributes to positive feelings and thus reduces the stresses and emotions that cause overeating, and it restores a consciousness of the body, which overweight people tend to lose. Exercise allows you to reclaim yourself physically and thereby strengthens you motivation to achieve and maintain healthy weight.
4. Create a support system. This can come from family, friends and/or a support group. Joining a structured weight loss program like Weight Watchers can be invaluable. Such a program provides you with a caring environment and people who both understand and share your struggle with overeating. They help you to become more honest about your eating habits and when you feel you may be slipping, they are there to help.
Remember: We are more than what we eat, but what we eat can help us to become less and therefore more of what we want to be.
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The Effects of Smoking and Drinking On Mental Proficiency
Smoking Can Prepare the Brain for Later Addiction
An article entitled “Adolescent Smokers Have A Greater Risk Of Developing Alcohol-use Disorders Than Nonsmokers” by Richard A. Grucza, and Kevin W Chen revealed research findings that are problematic at best. Perhaps the most disturbing was this: research suggests that smoking “primes” the brain for later addiction to alcohol and perhaps other drugs. When added to the following statistic, this information is very disconcerting: alcohol and smoking, when considered independently or in combination, account for more than 20 percent of the annual fatalities in the United States.
Alcohol-Use Disorders
It is common knowledge that many people started smoking and drinking when they were teenagers. According to research findings, moreover, smokers, especially adolescent smokers, unmistakably have a greater susceptibility to alcohol-use disorders (AUDs) than do non-smokers. Therefore, the earlier a person starts to smoke, the more vulnerable he or she may be to subsequent alcohol abuse and alcoholism.
Can Teens Quit Smoking Anytime They Choose?
Approximately 25 years ago I had a job as a child-care worker and worked with emotionally handicapped teens. I remember some of the older patients who were allowed to smoke tell me that they could quit smoking anytime they made up their mind to do so. My response to them, even then, was that this may in fact be true, but the longer they smoke the stronger the habit will become. At some point, moreover, the habit will be so compelling that quitting smoking will be extremely difficult. The point: many teenagers who start smoking see this as “no big deal.” Based on the current research, however, they could not be more incorrect.
A Blueprint for Disease and Devastation
If smoking does in fact “prime” the brain for addiction to alcohol and potentially other drugs later in life, what are the consequences? Basically this: teens who smoke, no matter how “innocent” the intent, may be inadvertently constructing and following a blueprint that leads to the misery, broken relationships, financial ruin, psychological problems, and the physical diseases that are characteristic of long-tern drug and alcohol abuse.
Fifty to Eighty Percent of Alcoholics Smoke
According to another article entitled “Long-term Tobacco Use Associated With Dulled Thinking And Lower IQ, Study Finds,” researchers at the University of Michigan found that both smoking and alcoholism result in diminished thinking ability. The Michigan researchers also discovered that 50 to 80% of alcoholics smoke. If 50 to 80 percent of alcoholics smoke, and both smoking and alcoholism negatively impact the brain’s higher functions, then most alcoholics are doing a double whammy on their mental proficiency. Pardon the pun, but this is a sobering thought, especially when teens and young adults are the ones who are doing the smoking and the drinking.
Conclusion
Let us keep in mind that for all intents and purposes every addict starts out as an occasional user who has made an intentional and conscious decision to involve himself or herself with a specific substance or activity. As time goes by and as the person continues to partake of the substance or activity, however, the person makes a transition from being a voluntary to a compulsive user. As a result, and in conjunction with the findings from the two studies outlined above, people, especially our youth, need to be educated and made aware of the risks and devastation than can result from smoking, alcohol abuse, and alcoholism.
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Need Energy? Natural Supplements Like CO Q10 Are Known For Increasing Energy
Coenzyme Q10
Also known as Ubiquinone, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a compound made naturally in the body. It is used for energy production within the cells, being that it has the ability to generate energy from oxygen to help with normal bodily processes. In addition, it is also used for cell growth and protection, which is extremely important as it protects our cells from damage that could lead to cancer.
Basically, Coenzyme Q10 levels in the body reach the highest point at age 20, and it gradually declines from there. This is why Coenzyme Q10 supplements bring a lot of good when added to the daily diet.
Health Benefits
Coenzyme Q10 has several health benefits. They include slowing down the aging process, strengthening the heart, improving the immune function, and lowering blood pressure.
Antioxidant Effect
“The antioxidant effects of CoQ10 are well-established.” Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant compound, and as such, taking Coenzyme Q10 supplements increases your antioxidant level in the body, protecting your cells against free radical damage.
Parkinson’s Disease
Coenzyme Q10 is also said to be able to impart health benefits to the brain due to its antioxidant properties, protecting it against diseases such as Parkinson’s.
Heart Health
Besides this, clinical tests have also shown that Coenzyme Q10 can help with the heart.
“In heart disease, CoQ10 has shown benefits in patients with heart failure - 50mg daily for 4 weeks resulted in improvements in dyspnea, heart rate, blood pressure, and ankle edema. Cardiac patients supplemented with CoQ10 prior to heart surgery tend to recover sooner and maintain blood and tissue levels of CoQ10 better than patients not receiving supplements.”
On top of this, Coenzyme Q10 also helps with protecting the heart for those who are taking cholesterol-lowering medications as well as doxorubicin, a drug used to treat cancer, but with damaging side effects.
Others
Other health benefits that Coenzyme Q10 brings include helping with diseases like AIDS, muscular dystrophy, migraine headaches, mitochondrial disorders, and other metabolic disorders. Currently, Coenzyme Q10 is being considered and looked into as a possible treatment for cancer and chemotherapy side effects, as well as for increasing sperm motility.
Athletic Performance
Although it has been touted that Coenzyme Q10 can improve athletic performance, it has not yet been proven; nor is there enough clinical evidence that verifies its ability to be an ergogenic performance aid for athletes.
Side Effects
Side effects of taking CoQ10 supplements are rare, except for forms of epigastric distress such as heartburn, nausea, or stomach ache, which can be prevented by taking the supplement on a full stomach after meals.
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The Perils Of Online Eyeglasses Shoppings
For some people, buying eyeglasses online may be an OK way to get a new pair or two. But for others this may end up to be a complete disaster. A lot of different considerations go into selection and function of your eyeglasses to include;
• Pupilular distance (PD measurement)
• Bifocal or Ocular Center measurements
• How high is the sphere power
• How high is the cylinder power
• Is there ground in prism
• Different materials available and can the person adapt.
• Base curve requirement
• Types of lenses available
• Other options that assist the lenses in optimum performance
• Type of frame… metal or plastic.
• Eye conditions being treated with the prescription eyeglasses
• And many others
So you see it is not as simple for some as for others. Getting eyeglasses made incorrectly can be devastating for many eyeglass wearers. Headaches can occur from improper PD placement or bifocal height placement. Wrong materials for the individual person can cause vision discomfort. Incorrectly ground prescriptions can impair proper vision. Children are treated with specifically made eyeglasses to help correct eye conditions and strengthen eyes as they grow. Improper frame fit can create problems with comfort and vision. Package pricing is great for some but absolutely useless to others with special needs. Without an optician to check the eyeglasses for imperfections in workmanship and proper fit, how do you know if what you should have is what you received?
I am amazed that people, even professionals buy Starbucks every day yet complain about the cost of taking care of their eyes. It is a shame that those wishing to buy cheap eyeglasses online are probably the same ones wearing Tommy Hilfinger on their butts. They are not complaining about the amounts of mark ups in the clothing industry for name brands. So why are we not all buying our jeans at WalMart instead of Dillards? Why would you want to cut short something as precious as your eyesight? Eyesight is a valuable gift. After all your eyes are the windows of your world, what is that worth to you? Just ask someone who has lost theirs. Yes, eyeglasses are an investment, but are not your eyes worth it?
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