8. VOCABULARY
Parts of the body and illnesses
Parts of the body and illnesses
Illnesses
Say if the following statements are TRUE or FALSE
1. The protagonist's father needs help for daily life activities.
2. Common symptoms of dementia are shaky hands and being frightened.
3. The researchers aren't positive about preventing dementia
4. When you get dementia you can still enjoy some activities with your friends.
5. When you treat patients with dementia, you're trained you to get involved into familiar activities.
6. The protagonist thinks that if she enjoys hand craft activities now, she'll be happy to do them when she gets the disease.
7. People are concerned that Alzheimer's has physical harm.
8. The protagonist thinks that becoming a better person can heal Alzheimer's.
9. She expects that they find a cure for the disease in the future.
1. The protagonist's father needs help for daily life activities.
2. Common symptoms of dementia are shaky hands and being frightened.
3. The researchers aren't positive about preventing dementia
4. When you get dementia you can still enjoy some activities with your friends.
5. When you treat patients with dementia, you're trained you to get involved into familiar activities.
6. The protagonist thinks that if she enjoys hand craft activities now, she'll be happy to do them when she gets the disease.
7. People are concerned that Alzheimer's has physical harm.
8. The protagonist thinks that becoming a better person can heal Alzheimer's.
9. She expects that they find a cure for the disease in the future.
Bunions:
How can I improve my bunions?
· using comfortable shoes
· using pads
· doing exercise
· with surgery
Many women have a bunion — a deformity of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint at the base of the big toe. A bunion develops when the first metatarsal bone of the foot turns outward and the big toe points inward (toward the other toes), causing the joint to jut out. The Latin name for the deformity is hallux valgus (hallux means big toe, and valgus means turned away from the midline of the body).
How can I improve my bunions?
· using comfortable shoes
· using pads
· doing exercise
· with surgery
Many women have a bunion — a deformity of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint at the base of the big toe. A bunion develops when the first metatarsal bone of the foot turns outward and the big toe points inward (toward the other toes), causing the joint to jut out. The Latin name for the deformity is hallux valgus (hallux means big toe, and valgus means turned away from the midline of the body).
A bunion is most likely to develop when susceptible feet are repeatedly squeezed into narrow, pointed-toe footwear.
Bunions also run in families, because foot type (shape and structure) is hereditary, and some types are more prone to bunions than others.
High heels can exacerbate the problem because they tip the body's weight forward, forcing the toes into the front of the shoe. This may help to explain why bunions are 10 times more common in women than in men.
People in occupations such as teaching and nursing, which involve a lot of standing and walking, are susceptible to bunions. So are ballet dancers, whose feet suffer severe repetitive stress. Women can develop bunions and other foot problems during pregnancy because hormonal changes loosen the ligaments and flatten the feet. Bunions are also associated with arthritis, which damages the cartilage within the joint.
You may be able to relieve pain and prevent bunions from progressing with conservative measures that take pressure off the MTP joint and improve foot mechanics. Bunions generally don't require surgery unless there's an underlying deformity that can't otherwise be corrected or the pain becomes debilitating despite conservative treatment.
Conservative treatment
The first step is to relieve the pressure by wearing the right kind of shoe. (It's also important to maintain a normal weight.)
You can also protect the bunion with a moleskin or gel-filled pad, available at drugstores. (Make sure your shoes have enough space to accommodate it.) A clinician may recommend semisoft orthoses (shoe inserts) to help position the foot correctly as it strikes the ground. You can also wear a splint at night to hold the toe straight and ease discomfort.
Bunions also run in families, because foot type (shape and structure) is hereditary, and some types are more prone to bunions than others.
High heels can exacerbate the problem because they tip the body's weight forward, forcing the toes into the front of the shoe. This may help to explain why bunions are 10 times more common in women than in men.
People in occupations such as teaching and nursing, which involve a lot of standing and walking, are susceptible to bunions. So are ballet dancers, whose feet suffer severe repetitive stress. Women can develop bunions and other foot problems during pregnancy because hormonal changes loosen the ligaments and flatten the feet. Bunions are also associated with arthritis, which damages the cartilage within the joint.
You may be able to relieve pain and prevent bunions from progressing with conservative measures that take pressure off the MTP joint and improve foot mechanics. Bunions generally don't require surgery unless there's an underlying deformity that can't otherwise be corrected or the pain becomes debilitating despite conservative treatment.
Conservative treatment
The first step is to relieve the pressure by wearing the right kind of shoe. (It's also important to maintain a normal weight.)
You can also protect the bunion with a moleskin or gel-filled pad, available at drugstores. (Make sure your shoes have enough space to accommodate it.) A clinician may recommend semisoft orthoses (shoe inserts) to help position the foot correctly as it strikes the ground. You can also wear a splint at night to hold the toe straight and ease discomfort.
When the bunion is irritated and painful, warm soaks, ice packs, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen may help. Ultrasound and massage may also provide some relief. Cortisone injections can relieve pain temporarily by reducing inflammation, but they have many side effects, especially when used often and at high doses.
Choosing surgery
If conservative measures fail and you still have pain that interferes with daily activities, you may need surgery to restore the toe to its normal position. Never undertake bunion surgery merely for cosmetic purposes, and never rush into it. You won't necessarily get rid of all your symptoms, and you'll have to stay off your foot for at least six to 12 weeks. Complete recovery can take a year or more, depending on the procedure. As with any surgery, you'll want to make sure the surgeon is experienced in performing the particular operation you've decided to undergo. You may also want to talk to other patients who've had the operation.
The aim of surgery is to relieve pain and restore normal function by eliminating the bony protuberance and realigning the joint (including ligaments, tendons, and nerves).
Choosing surgery
If conservative measures fail and you still have pain that interferes with daily activities, you may need surgery to restore the toe to its normal position. Never undertake bunion surgery merely for cosmetic purposes, and never rush into it. You won't necessarily get rid of all your symptoms, and you'll have to stay off your foot for at least six to 12 weeks. Complete recovery can take a year or more, depending on the procedure. As with any surgery, you'll want to make sure the surgeon is experienced in performing the particular operation you've decided to undergo. You may also want to talk to other patients who've had the operation.
The aim of surgery is to relieve pain and restore normal function by eliminating the bony protuberance and realigning the joint (including ligaments, tendons, and nerves).
What's the problem with these two girls?
Answer the following questions
1. What's the most UK's worrying problem?
2. What do British women admit about shoes?
3. How often do women from the north west of England wear this kind of shoes?
4. What does one of the girl consider the end of the night?
5. Have they ever injured themselves?
6. Name (at least) one of the dangers of these shoes.
7. If they continue wearing them, what will they get in the future?
8. Why did the doctor attached the sensors to their feet?
9. What did the results of the experiment show?
10. What changes have the girls done?
1. What's the most UK's worrying problem?
2. What do British women admit about shoes?
3. How often do women from the north west of England wear this kind of shoes?
4. What does one of the girl consider the end of the night?
5. Have they ever injured themselves?
6. Name (at least) one of the dangers of these shoes.
7. If they continue wearing them, what will they get in the future?
8. Why did the doctor attached the sensors to their feet?
9. What did the results of the experiment show?
10. What changes have the girls done?
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LET'S DEBATE
Is cosmetic surgery good or bad?
Nowadays, cosmetic surgery has become more popular for modern people. Some people believe that it is a science to increase the beauty of a person. The basic aim of this surgery is to enhance the appearance of the individual that is done by altering the parts of the body. On the other hand, other people disagree with it. They said that cosmetic surgery involves risk which may cause serious diseases such as heart attack. Can we trust the surgeons? Can we change our appearance to whatever we want by getting cosmetic surgery?
Some Yes points
Nowadays, cosmetic surgery has become more popular for modern people. Some people believe that it is a science to increase the beauty of a person. The basic aim of this surgery is to enhance the appearance of the individual that is done by altering the parts of the body. On the other hand, other people disagree with it. They said that cosmetic surgery involves risk which may cause serious diseases such as heart attack. Can we trust the surgeons? Can we change our appearance to whatever we want by getting cosmetic surgery?
Some Yes points
- It can alleviate mental illnesses
- People have freedom of expression. .
- Wealthy people need to spend their money some how
- If the person had a car crash or was burned in fire, the might have a cosmetic surgery to improve their appearance
- it depends
- It shows us for the spoilt race we are
- People go into debt copying celebrities
- People take what can be good to the extreme.
- There will be a severe case of side effects
Some ideas to be for or against it
AGAINST
We live in a world that is image obsessed, and this kind of procedure supports that. We should promote the idea that appearance is not as important as character. People should be content with themselves and not be so hung up on their looks.
FOR
Given that the reality is that we’re judged on our appearance all the time, it’s perfectly rational to want to look good. Nobody’s forcing anyone to have cosmetic surgery
WRITING (Due date Feb 17th)
Write an opinion article about the advantages and disadvantages of having cosmetic surgery done. (225 words)
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Iy you want to know what's the difference between cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery. read the following information,
Iy you want to know what's the difference between cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery. read the following information,
Cosmetic Surgery: Focused on Enhancing AppearanceThe procedures, techniques, and principles of cosmetic surgery are entirely focused on enhancing a patient’s appearance. Improving aesthetic appeal, symmetry, and proportion are the key goals. Cosmetic surgery can be performed on all areas of the head, neck, and body. Because the treated areas function properly, cosmetic surgery is elective. Cosmetic surgery is practiced by doctors from a variety of medical fields, including plastic surgeons.
The scope of cosmetic surgery procedures includes:
Plastic Surgery: Focused on Repairing Defects to Reconstruct a Normal Function & AppearancePlastic surgery is defined as a surgical specialty dedicated to reconstruction of facial and body defects due to birth disorders, trauma, burns, and disease. Plastic surgery is intended to correct dysfunctional areas of the body and is reconstructive in nature. While many plastic surgeons choose to complete additional training and perform cosmetic surgery as well, the basis of their surgical training remains reconstructive plastic surgery. In fact, in 1999, the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons changed its name to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to more strongly communicate the message that “plastic and reconstructive surgeons are one in the same.”¹
Examples of plastic surgery procedures:
The scope of cosmetic surgery procedures includes:
- Breast Enhancement: Augmentation, Lift, Reduction
- Facial Contouring: Rhinoplasty, Chin, or Cheek Enhancement
- Facial Rejuvenation: Facelift, Eyelid Lift, Neck Lift, Brow Lift
- Body Contouring: Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Gynecomastia Treatment
- Skin Rejuvenation: Laser Resurfacing, Botox®, Filler Treatments
Plastic Surgery: Focused on Repairing Defects to Reconstruct a Normal Function & AppearancePlastic surgery is defined as a surgical specialty dedicated to reconstruction of facial and body defects due to birth disorders, trauma, burns, and disease. Plastic surgery is intended to correct dysfunctional areas of the body and is reconstructive in nature. While many plastic surgeons choose to complete additional training and perform cosmetic surgery as well, the basis of their surgical training remains reconstructive plastic surgery. In fact, in 1999, the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons changed its name to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to more strongly communicate the message that “plastic and reconstructive surgeons are one in the same.”¹
Examples of plastic surgery procedures:
- Breast Reconstruction
- Burn Repair Surgery
- Congenital Defect Repair: Cleft Palate, Extremity Defect Repair
- Lower Extremity Reconstruction
- Hand Surgery
- Scar Revision Surgery