The aloe vera plant has many therapeutic properties, including treating burns, cuts, and infections. It is also effective on oily skin and acne. Cut an aloe leaf in half and squeeze out the gel. Apply the gel evenly over your face. Allow the gel to dry. After it dries, rinse it off with cool water. This can be repeated two or three times a day. Yogurt helps open up pores, exfoliate the skin, and absorb excess oil. Take one tablespoon of plain yogurt and spread it evenly over your face. Leave the yogurt on for 15 minutes, then rinse off with cold water. Repeat once a day. Cucumbers are often applied during facials and spa treatments because of their soothing properties. They contain vitamins and minerals that can help fight swelling, redness, and excess oil. Slice up a fresh cucumber and rub the slices on your face. Leave this on your face overnight, rinsing with warm water in the morning. Repeat daily.

Summary: Apply aloe vera to your face. Apply yogurt to your face. Rub cucumbers on your face.

A long walk may be too much activity at first. Instead, take as many short walks as you can during the day. Walk around the block in the morning or evening. During lunch, stroll around the building. Take breaks throughout the day to walk to the restroom or to get a drink of water. If you are on crutches, talk to your doctor about the best way to stay active during your recovery period. Walking on a treadmill or elliptical can also help improve your strength while recuperating from a hyperextended knee. Swimming is a gentle activity that is easy on your knee joints. Do laps around a pool. If swimming is too much for you, you can also try water walking by simply walking around the pool. The water will relieve the pressure on your joints. Cycling is a great low-impact activity that can keep your knees mobile while you heal. You can ride a normal bike or use a stationary bike. Start slowly by cycling for 5-10 minutes. Work your way up until you can do 20-30 minutes at a time.

Summary: Take short walks throughout the day. Exercise in the pool. Ride a bike.

Call and set up an appointment with your healthcare provider to see if Victoza is a good choice for you. Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any allergies you have, and about any medications you are currently taking. If you do not have diabetes, Victoza may still help you lose weight if you have metabolic damage or leptin resistance. However, since the FDA has only approved the use of Victoza for treating people with Type 2 diabetes, your insurance (in the U.S.) may not cover it if you do not have Type 2 diabetes. The Victoza pen contains 18 mg of medication. Depending on your case, your healthcare provider may prescribe you a 0.6, 1.2, or 1.8 mg dosage. However, your healthcare provider may start you on an even lower dosage to see how your body reacts to the medication first. Victoza lowers your blood sugar by slowing the food that is leaving your stomach, preventing your liver from producing too much sugar, and by producing more insulin when your blood sugar is high. It is an injectable, non-insulin medication that should be taken once a day. It can be taken with other diabetes medications, including insulin. Possible side effects include decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, and constipation.
Summary: Ask your healthcare provider about Victoza. Get a Victoza prescription. Learn how Victoza works.