How to Manage Styes and Recurring Chalazions SMOOTH SIGNALS BOTOX AND YOUR MUSCLES
If your crow’s feet light up whenever you smile or you have dimples on your chin, Botox treatments may be the best solution to refine your appearance.
continue, the Botox goes into the nerve terminal and tells the SNARE protein to sit on the bench and not throw any more acetylcholine balloons for about three months, calming the area.
WHAT EXACTLY IS BOTOX? In medical terms, Botox is a specialized toxin formulated to temporarily cause a muscle to cease contracting by blocking the release of a neurotransmitter known as acetylcholine from sending signals to that muscle. Normally, acetylcholine is released with the help of SNARE proteins, while a neutralizing agent, acetylcholinesterase , then breaks it down in fractions of a second allowing the muscle to relax again. To explain the relationship between Botox, acetylcholine, acetylcholinesterase, and SNARE proteins in layman’s terms, let’s use an analogy appropriate for summer. Under normal circumstances, SNARE proteins, located in the nerve terminal adjacent to the muscle, grab a balloon full of acetylcholine, open the window, throw the balloon, which hits the muscle, making it contract. The ruptured acetylcholine balloon spreads out almost immediately, and the effect dissipates secondary to the dissolving agent, acetylcholinesterase, which occurs almost instantaneously.
Let’s say you received Botox to address crow’s feet. Although your cheeks still rise, the radiating spokes representing your crow’s feet relax because they are no longer receiving the signal to contract. The absence of the signal reduces lines that make us look older. Now that you understand how Botox works, consider it a way to temporarily remove those lines on your face, such as your brow, neck, nose, or chin, or other body parts. It is highly effective in giving these areas a more rejuvenated look. Since the effects of Botox wear off in about 12 weeks, regular treatment is recommended to maintain your refreshed image.
Please contact us with any questions about the benefits of Botox and to begin your treatment journey.
Because of this rapid dissipation, the SNARE protein must repeatedly throw acetylcholine balloons at the muscle. Instead of allowing this process to
Summer Chickpea Salad
Inspired by HowSweetEats.com
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2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 green onions, thinly sliced 2 ears grilled corn, kernels cut from the cob 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
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1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper 3 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp honey
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3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 1 lime, zested and juiced
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DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, onions, corn, tomatoes, basil, and chives. 2. Toss well with salt and pepper and set aside. 3. In a small saucepan over low heat, add oil, vinegar, honey, garlic, lime juice, and zest. 4. Whisk until the mixture is warm and garlic begins sizzling. 5. Pour over the chickpea mixture and toss well to coat. 6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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