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Whenever you're trying to lose weight, you should talk to your doctor first. This is especially true if you're going to be using physical activity as a main method to lose weight. Talk to your doctor about whether or not weight loss is safe and appropriate for you. Also talk to them about your weight loss goals and methods. Ask your doctor if physical activity, specifically walking, is safe and appropriate for you. Also ask if there is anything you should be aware of or if they have any guidance for you. If you notice difficulty breathing while exercising, discontinue immediately and talk to your doctor. Part of starting a weight loss plan is determining what a healthy weight is for you. This will help you decide what type of weight loss plan to follow and how long you'll need to follow it. One way to figure out an appropriate weight is by determining your ideal body weight. You can use an online calculator to figure this out type "calculate ideal body weight" into a search engine and you should find many options for calculating a healthy weight range for your age, gender, and height. Subtracting your ideal body weight from your current weight can help you decide how much excess weight you have. Another way to determine ideal weight is by determining your BMI. Determine what weight you should be to fall into a healthy BMI range. After you've decided how much weight you want or need to lose (and you've spoken to your doctor about it), set up a weight loss goal and timeline for yourself. A combination of walking and diet should allow you to lose about 12 pounds per week. This is a safe and sustainable rate of weight loss to aim for. Mark a calendar of when you're going to begin walking and dieting. Accounting for a 12 pound weight loss each week, calculate how long it'll take you to lose your desired amount of weight. Regardless of what weight loss plan you want to follow or how you're planning on losing weight, building a support group is an important part of getting ready to lose weight. Studies have shown that you're more likely to stick with your diet and maintain weight loss long-term if you have a support group. Your support group can be anyone family, friends or co-workers. Ask them to support you as you attempt to lose weight. Another idea is to get your support group to jump on board with your walking plan. It's fun and easy to walk and many others might want to join you.

summary: Talk to your doctor. Determine a healthy weight for you. Set a weight loss goal and timeline. Build a support group.

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Research on lupus is still ongoing, and there is much about the disease that is still unknown and unverified by scientific evidence. For this reason, there are a number of traditional and alternative treatments that might help reduce your lupus flares, even if they are not yet widely adopted. However, you should discuss these treatments with your physician before beginning any of them. Your physician will need to be informed about all treatments you are using, so that he or she can provide you the most effective care plan. Your physician can also tell you about potential side effects or complications of using an alternative treatment method, based on your particular case and symptoms. This type of medication, a weakly androgenetic steroid, can stabilize the symptoms of lupus, as studies have shown an inverse relationship between the levels of androgen in the body and the progression of lupus. Ask your physician if this treatment is right for your case, and about potential side effects (such as acne-like skin eruptions). Flaxseed is a substance thought to lessen inflammation. There is some indication that it may help kidney function in some lupus patients (kidneys are some of the organs most affected by lupus). Try adding flaxseeds to cereal or to tomato or orange juice. Flaxseeds can also be taken in the form of flaxseed oil. The recommended daily dose (usually only a teaspoon or two) can be taken with water or mixed with salad. Fish oil can also be used to handle lupus flares. Recent studies have shown a potential decrease in lupus flares among people taking fish oil regularly. Fish oil contains omega-3 which can help decrease inflammation. Fish oil is usually taken in the form of oral capsules. Talk with your physician about the amount of fish oil you should take each day, based on your health condition. . Because lupus is an inflammatory disease, eating a diet that reduces inflammation is important. Stick to fruits, vegetables, proteins, and other foods that do not promote inflammation and avoid foods that are known to cause inflammation. Avoid the nightshade vegetables, which include peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and white potatoes. These foods contain solanine that contributes to inflammation and pain. Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) is an herb that can be taken to reduce an overactive immune system in lupus patients. Astragalus root is boiled in water for a few minutes to make a brewed tea.

summary: Consult your physician before beginning any alternative treatments. Take dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplements. Introduce flaxseed to your diet. Consume fish oil. Follow an anti-inflammatory diet Experiment with an herb called astragalus.

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After you have filled in the options and the values of your choice, then click on the Create button located at the bottom of the option box. After the process has been completed, the Disk Utility will automatically mount the new image on your OS X desktop, which will be ready to have files added to it. When you have added whatever you want to add to the disk image, you can drag the mounted image to the trash, which will eject the mounted image. The disk image can now be moved between computers and transferred with ease.
summary: Click on Create. Add files. Eject the mounted image.