I posted this because of the number of documentaries I've watched lately on skin care. I watched one where a woman 'thought' she was receiving botox, but whatever was injected into her face drained down into puffy globs at her chin. My word of warning "Do Not Attend Botox Parties."
Botox is not Callogen, but you should always be careful.
Collagen Skin Care
Collagen has been widely used in cosmetic surgery as a healing aid for burn patients, reconstruction of bone and a wide variety of dental, orthopaedic and surgical purposes. Until quite recently Collagen as a beauty treatment has not been widely used for household cosmetic makeup.
What is collagen?
It is probably more popularly known in the beauty industry as being used in cosmetic surgery, like lip enhancement.
Collagen is also one of the most abundant proteins found in mammals. Approximately one quarter of all of the protein in your body is collagen. Collagen is the main protein of connective tissue. It has great tensile strength, and is the main component of ligaments and tendons. It is responsible for skin elasticity, and its degradation leads to wrinkles that accompany aging. Collagen also fills out the cornea where it is present in crystalline form.
Without getting too technical about its chemical make up it is a basically a triple helix compound with 1050 amino acids in it. Superimposition of these triple helix compounds produces fibrils of collagen that can be stabilised. By doing this it renders the collagen insoluble, buy using hydrolysis the collagen can be brought into a soluble form resulting in Collagen Hydrolysates. Collagen hydrolysates as a natural biological cosmetic ingredient are isolated and purified using mild extraction or gentle enzymatic degradation. They are dermatologically compatible and free of all contaminants.
Why is Collagen Good for the skin?
High-molecular collagen is an important moisture retainer and is suitable for all skin types. It has been proven that collagens increase hydration, improve skin feeling and decrease the extent and depth of wrinkles.
Protein hydrolysates or wheat protein hydrolysate due to their film-forming properties, provide additional positive effects by contributing to skin smoothness and softness. They also have a remarkably high capacity for free radical capture.
With the busy lifestyles most of us lead now days, everything has to be done quicker. Doing thing quicker often involves cutting corners. This might be reflective in our diets, fitness, sleep, etc. Ultimately any one of the previous will have an effect on the skins body and health. By using a Collagen skin care product you can be getting the optimum nutrition to support the skin and body's health.
The Benefits of Collagen
* Collagen is a protein that acts as a key structural component of connective tissue in skin, hair, nails and joints.
* The inner layer of the skin contains large amounts of collagen which breaks down at a rate of 1.5% every year after the age of 25. The skin's surface becomes dull and lifeless and the elasticity reduces over time causing certain parts to sag and wrinkle.
* Collagen has been proven to be beneficial for the improvement of the elasticity of the skin aiding repair and regeneration of ligaments, tendons, joints and bones and improving the connective tissue of the skin.
* In the Harvard Medical School arthritis research on collagen, up to 89.9% of those tested reported a greater ease of movement.
The way your skin looks is directly related to the way your skin is supported. Wrinkles form when the natural collagen and hyaluronic acid in your skin diminish during the natural ageing process.
* Collagen provides structure and volume to your skin.
* Collagen allows protein to be bio-available and water soluble - meaning it can be absorbed readily.
* Collagen stabilises the body's immune system and helps neutralise production of abnormal molecular structures which is also known to be a major cause of joint problems and stiffness and provides the raw materials for cartilage.
* Collagen to works at its optimum level during alpha sleep mode when the body's regeneration and rejuvenation mechanism is at its best. Therefore it is best to take supplements 1 hour after eating and just before sleeping.
* Drinking 1 1/2 litres of water daily helps disperse nutrients into the body and aid the detoxifying and regeneration process.
Collagen Skin Care products can give the face a dramatic boost, by simply replenishing what the skin is naturally loosing. This treatment will result in a natural younger looking face, and delay the need for Cosmetic Surgery. By combining a Collagen skin care routine with the application of natural ESCA makeup a much younger cleaner face can emerge.
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Friday, February 29, 2008
Collagen Skin Care
Why Natural Skin Care Are So Much En Vogue!
I did not include this article because I believe in their product, but because I believe that healthy skin care is the secret to beauty. Warning - avoid the acid fruits. These can damage your skin. Think gentle, mild, and effective. Do not worry if the product takes more than 5 minutes to work.
Why Natural Skin Care Are So Much En Vogue!
Our skin is really very delicate and in order to recover its beauty due care is must. Skin gets affected in harsh weather conditions like in summer and in winter. Especially women do take a lot of care of their skin by going to beauty parlors and spending a lot of their time and money on various skin treatments. Now even men are getting aware about their skin and beauty. That is the cause why we see so several different types of cosmetic store that have come in market for both men and women. But it is not necessary that all these products will be equally good for the skin. To avoid playing with skin by applying any skincare product available at cheap rates, it is wiser to know natural skin care, as they are harmless.
The natural skin cream online provide essential nourishments that are required by the skin. Besides this, these aromatherapies are safe and they are made from pure natural things without adding any chemicals into it. Basically the plant extracts are used in the making of these skin stores. Therefore you can rest assured that they will not give you any side effects. Plus they will help you in gaining a healthy and gorgeous skin.
Natural skin cream are more effective as they are not working against the rule of nature and they compliment well with nature. They do not contain any synthetic materials that can play havoc with your skin. Generally the natural skin cream store are recommended by doctors too as there are no synthetic substances added in them and they are safe for all kinds of people. Apart from that, the aroma of the natural store will make you fall in love with the products.
There are various different natural substances that go into making natural skin care products. Typically, their main ingredients are herbs like aloe-vera, many flowers and minerals like Dead Sea salt. Aloe-vera has great healing capacity and its effect on skin can be seen within weeks of using the products. That is the reason why natural philosophy skins have important demand in online Ayurvedic stores.
You can even make some of the natural cosmetic at home by using many instructions given on some health and beauty websites. The things that are easily available at home are used in making these natural cosmetic. So, it is completely possible for anyone to make their own beauty products with minimum ingredients.
Sean runs a popular beauty and health advisor business. He himself is a user of the Skincare Products from SkinStore.com. Read some of his valuable articles on this subject here: http://www.skinstorereview.com/
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How to Look Younger
The first sign of aging is our skin. If we can keep our skin looking young, then we can defy age. It is not hard to keep younger looking skin. The first step is to drink lots of water. Water will add the translucence back to the skin. But, it also cleans the poisons out of our body so that our skin doesn't need to work over time to keep us healthy.
I've blogged about skin care, but there are blogs devoted totally to Skin care.
The biggest mistake is believing a cream will help. Your skin is the largest organ in the body. It helps keep the body clean, protects the flesh and nerves, and fights off disease. The problem is that it takes years to learn how to maintain healthy skin, and look younger.
Bookmark www.skinhealthtoday.com. Sign up for their email list. They even have a weekly radio show. It is possible to look younger, take a look at today's stars. TheAt 40 and 50 they have maintained the skin of a 30 year old.
One thing I do to keep my skin looking soft is to clean my makeup off as soon as I am home. This lets my skin breath. I refrain from eating things that clog my pours. I do not use soap or moisturizers. The only chemical I use is volcanic exfoliating cleaner. This further removes the dead skin. As long as my skin can breath, and as long as I drink lots of water, my skin has maintained its healthy glow.
Next step: Read this article on cellulite
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Track Your Fitness - Free
I have an account at FitReach. I've never tried to look into someone else's account, but you can look up suzannej if you want. Just don't disparage me for not being more active.
Before you start to sweat...this is a free service. Nothing to buy. No mailing list to sign up for.
This is a free online journal that helps me see the 'reality' of my exercise routine. Yes, I say reality because what I think I've done in the last month is rarely (close) to what I have really done.
I am not big on exercise in the winter. But I find that I am less likely to grab a snack when I must write down what I eat. I tried this type of program in a word doc, but it didn't have the same impact.
Some days I exercise, just because there is too much space in my exercise diary. Some times the diary is an excuse to get up from the computer and exercise. It is very hard some days to walk away from my job and exercise.
Many people who work from home are most likely to stop working to do chores, visit, talk on the phone. I am the opposite. I am almost afraid to leave the computer if I have a valid reason.
Give it a try.
Are You Happy?
I wrote a few days ago about research that tested the relationship between happiness and strokes. I mentioned that the test group were asked questions. Since then I found the list of questions. I do not have permission to post them, so I made a link to their mood questions.
I am a firm believer that to live a long happy life you need to foster the relationships in your family, whether the people are nice or not. This has nothing to do with what people deserve, but the psycologicl effect that being a good person has on you.
You must also continue to learn, and continue to feel useful. That is why I spend so much time chatting about work at home ventures, and include links to my small business blogs.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Relax - Relieve Stress - Sleep
Do you exercise? If the answer is no, then you probably have a problems sleeping. You need to be in good physical condition for your body to work properly. Exercise not only keeps you fit, but it helps your internal organs and it helps prevent depression. All of this will help you sleep.
Ten Relaxation Techniques
A few good relaxation techniques can save your life, because stress is more than just unpleasant. It's also dangerous to your health. Disciplined practices such as meditation can help relieve that stress, but what if you don't have the time or motivation? Maybe you need to try a few of these simple ways to relax.
1. Hug someone. Giving a hug means getting one. As long as it's from somebody you don't mind hugging you, this really can be relaxing.
2. Interrupt routines. Go talk to that guy sleeping on the bench, or eat lunch on the roof. Just doing anything that breaks you out of your habitual patterns can relieve stress.
3. Have a hot shower. It relaxes your muscles, and any break from more stressful activities can help too. Some find that an alternating hot and cold shower is even more relaxing.
4. Try watching your mind. Spot the stressors lurking just below the surface (hunger, worry, a phone call you need to make), and you can resolve them and feel more relaxed. If you practice this mindfulness exercise, it may become one of your favorite relaxation techniques.
5. Try laughing. Your own experience shows that this helps you relax, right? Go find a guy that knows all the best jokes, or find something funny in front of you.
6. Use relaxing music. Keep your favorite relaxation CD at the office, in the car, or wherever you'll need it most.
7. Leave the room for a while. This can really help if the things in the room or related to it are triggering your stressful thoughts. Why not get out for a little while?
8. Breath deeply. Try five deep breaths through your nose. Close your eyes and pay attention only to your breathing while doing this. It's like a mini-meditation, and perhaps the most effective of the quick relaxation techniques.
9. Drink some chamomile tea. Chamomile tea seems to have a calming effect on the nerves. Any hot tea without caffeine may be relaxing.
10. Walk a while. If you have at least ten minutes to spare, walking is one of the best relaxation techniques. While you're at it, find a pretty place to walk.
Naturally, it is ideal if you can change yourself, so you're naturally more relaxed all of the time. Perhaps the thought of the work involved in this just stresses you more. In that case you might have to take it slow, so why not start with one or two of the simple relaxation techniques above?
Steve Gillman has meditated and studied meditation for over twenty years. You can find a good mindfulness exercise
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Healthy Exercise to the Extreme
More seniors are getting into body building, marathon running, and extreme sports than ever before. In fact, one team of 80 year old basket ball players entered a national league and actually made the finals.
There is nothing wrong with heavy training, or taking Bodybuilding Supplements if you work with a trainer, and keep visiting your doctor.
There are dozens of popular bodybuilding supplements including protein, creatine, carbohydrates, fats, nitric oxide and more. There is something that will fit every exercise regime. However, when you go looking for supplements, read all the information on on products, ingredients, effects and reviews. Do not just jump into something because it is your trainer's favorite product.
Don't be afraid to try bodybuilding or other high intensity sports. They may actually make you healthier.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Cosmetic Surgery
I read a recent news article that stated how the stigma of plastic surgery is decreasing. More and more people are opting for surgery as a method of staying younger.
The days when people only considered plastic surgery for a tummy tuck or Boob Job are fading fast.
Cosmetic surgeon Yefta Moenadjat told the Jakarta Post that he admires celebrities who admit they have had work done."People are beginning to accept cosmetic surgery," he said. "It's an individual's right to decide what they want to do with their own body."
Cosmetic surgery has also come down a lot in price. I can have all the fat removed from my body for $5500. I would rather do that than take a vacation. Once the fat cells are gone, it will be easier to maintain my weight. I just need to avoid making more cells. Of course, then I might want breast implants to restore the balance of my figure. But that is another post.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Falling in Love
I have to admit that I feel in love with my husband about 5 years after we married. Oh, I was sure I was in love with him all along. I can now say that I never loved my first husband, and I am working hard to make sure that my children do not marry someone they do not love by teaching them what love is. I thought I'd share this article with you.
Its your Turn to Fall in Love
Its Your Turn to fall in Love
Its a special time when a couple falls in love. Its almost as the world stop turning and all the stress in the world disappears. It is a time when two people have no other cares other than spending time with each other. Suddenly friendship takes on a whole new meaning and the future looks a whole lot brighter.
So why is falling in love so much fun? I believe it is because couples have the opportunity to find something that not everyone has. It is something that most people dream about, to finally have someone who can see the person who lies beneath all of the stress and hustle that life can bring. To find a friend who is interested in what is going on in that persons life, and truly want to be with them.
If you are looking for that certain someone, what are some things that can help you fall in love? If we all had the answers to this question wed be millionaires, but there are things which I believe people can do to help themselves so that when they do meet that certain someone, they will be ready.
Be confident. When I say be confident, I mean to have confidence in yourself. If you know who you are and have a plan for your own happiness, you wont be intimidated by other people. It means knowing what you like, how you want to be treated, and knowing that you can accomplish goals which you have set for yourself. Of course its possible to have too much, but you can measure that in your own way.
Learn to listen. Sometimes people just want to talk, and all the right words can be said simply by listening and not saying anything. It is a way for you to show interest in something that means so much to the other party. Ask questions, let them talk and feel important. There will be plenty of time to talk about yourself, but show the other person that you care by simply listening to the things which they have to say. Sometimes, no words can go a long way.
Be nice. We have all heard the phrase that nice guys finish last, well, if you are looking into falling in love; think about how you want to be treated. The golden rule can provide you with more direction than you may think. You will see that in doing this, people will notice your kindness; these types of things never go unnoticed.
These are just a few ideas to help you prepare yourself to fall in love. It can happen at anytime, which is the beauty of this life. Once you find it, hold on to it and never let it go because there is nothing like being in love.
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Would You Have a Tummy Tuck?
I've been taking a good look into having a tummy tuck. I had a friend who had a tummy tuck a few years ago. I dismissed the idea at the time, but now I am not too sure. It is just getting too hard to keep flat abs. A ponch ruins the whole effect of dressing up, and I hate girdles.
I've written a lot of articles for celebrity plastic surgery clinics. The more I look, and the more horror stories I hear, the more I think I would rather visit a clinic with high-exposure and in turn, high-accountability.
I've also read a lot of articles and reports that state that the california plastic surgeon is among the best in their field. They have the experience, the resources, and the training to do the best job. Their clients expect the best, keeping them 'on their game' as my son would say.
The recent news media is full of horror stories from small time surgeons. Like the poor woman in Australia who had liposuction and was left with 8’ bags under her arms, and on her tummy, that couldn’t be fixed. She was not told what might happen, or about the bags, before the surgery. She is not sure what to do.
The good surgeons all have websites with before and after pictures. They have consultations where the patient learns about the procedure, and any follow up procedures that need to be done. This is important to me. I don’t want any surprises when I get procedures done.
In my opinion, a tummy tuck should be viewed like a vacation, a luxury, a treat. It should be something that makes the patient feel better about their body. I don’t want a tummy tuck because I am gaining weight. I want it because I can live another 40 years, and I want to look as good in the next stage of my life as I did in the first states.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
How Getting a Pet Can Improve Your Health
Animals are a wonderful addition to any family, even when your family is just you.
Animals provide us with unconditional love and constant companionship, two things that are hard to find in other human beings!
It has been said that getting a pet can improve your health-a statement that is more fact than fiction. Believe it or not, having a pet really can improve your health!
Here you will find some scientific evidence that having a pet improves the health of the people who own them.
Pets can lower blood pressure and cholesterol. This is absolutely true! The unconditional love expressed to us from our pets can have a relaxing affect on us that is not mirrored by anything else.
Knowing that there is another living creature in our lives that loves us no matter what is comforting, and that comfort relaxes us, which can cause our blood pressure levels and cholesterol levels to go down.
A 1995 study published in the American Journal of Cardiology showed that pet owners are more likely to survive heart attacks that non-pet owners.
Pets elevate our moods. Having pets can relieve depression symptoms. The American Geriatrics Society published a study in 1999 that showed senior citizens are less likely to be depressed if they own pets.
Another study done on men who were suffering from AIDS showed that they were less likely to be depressed if they owned pets. They are great at cheering their people up sometimes without meaning to.
Have you tried to stay mad when your cat rubs her face against yours? It is very hard!
We mentioned comfort before as a relaxant and a lowerer of blood pressure and cholesterol. Pets provide a great deal even in small doses of comfort the repetitive motion of petting a dog or a cat can be soothing.
Having animal company also appeals to our inner instinct to nurture others, and having a pet that needs taking care of feeds that need and also gives us a sense of responsibility.
Pets keep their owners active. Active pets have active owners. Dogs need to be walked and played with as do cats and most other furry creatures.
Getting down and playing with your pet or taking them out to the park is a great way to keep yourself active and healthy.
They also increase our opportunities for socialization. Talking about our pets is a little bit like talking about our kids. Owners bond over stories of their pets and taking your pet outside or to the park can be a great conversation starter for people who might otherwise be too shy to approach others.
Having a dog, cat or any kind of animal company is a big responsibility, but if you think you can care for an animal, the benefits of having one far outweigh any inconveniences you might be uses to deter yourself from visiting your local shelter.
Pets can do a great deal to increase our health and moods!
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Monday, February 11, 2008
A 20 Minute Vacation: The Amazing Health Benefits of Meditation
Meditation is one of the better-studied alternative therapies, and it has been shown to provide a wide range of health benefits. More and more doctors and hospitals are recommending meditation as an effective stress buster and useful support for patients of heart disease and many other chronic and acute conditions.
Meditation can help you "Take a 20 Minute Vacation" without physically going anywhere. Plus it is proven to provide a range of excellent health benefits such as preventing premature aging and lowering cholesterol... and with today's "meditation technologies" that you will read about below, meditating is much easier than you may think!
The effectiveness of meditation comes from the fact that one can achieve a state of deep relaxation in just a few minutes. When we settle down into a state of deep relaxation, the body and mind are refreshed and revitalized. This gives us many good effects that are both immediate and long lasting.
Health Benefits of Regular Meditation Include:
Lower Blood Pressure
Better Sleep
Anti-aging
Less Anxiety
Faster healing
Decreased substance abuse
Lower Cholesterol
Stronger Immune Response
Meditation, Stress and a Healthy Heart
The results above have been demonstrated in many rigorous scientific studies, a few of which are mentioned below. Researchers have found that meditation lowers levels of stress hormones. In fact, by decreasing the level of one such hormone – epinephrine -- meditation has been shown to reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood and therefore help arteries to remain clear. Reduction of stress hormones also supports the healthy functioning of the immune system.
This reduction in stress hormones may be explained by the relaxed state that comes about through meditation. Electroencephalograph (EEG) studies of the brain in those who are meditating show that meditation boosts the intensity of alpha waves – associated with quiet, receptive states -- to levels not seen even during sleep. This relaxed state combats anxiety, and this is confirmed by research which has found lowered levels of lactic acid in the blood. (High levels of lactic acid are associated with anxiety.) Another effect of meditation is that breathing slows, so the body uses less oxygen.
Meditation has been found to be particularly helpful for the heart. Meditators have been found to have improved blood circulation, as well as a lowered heart rate, which places less demands on the heart.
A 1998 study published in Psychosomatic Medicine showed that people who practiced transcendental meditation (TM) had lower levels of lipid peroxide than those who didn't. Lipid peroxide can contribute to atherosclerosis and other chronic diseases associated with aging. A 1999 study published in the same journal showed that people who practiced TM had lower blood pressure immediately after meditating than did the control group.
Help for Fibromyalgia, Psoriasis, IBS, and More
A 1998 study in Alternative Therapies showed that meditation helped decrease symptoms such as pain and sleeplessness in patients with fibromyalgia, a disease characterized by muscle pain, fatigue, and mild-to-moderate depression.
In a 1998 study at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, psoriasis patients who listened to a mindfulness meditation audiotape during their ultraviolet light therapy experienced faster healing than those who had the light therapy alone.
Meditation has also been associated with a longer life span, better quality of life, fewer hospitalizations, and reduced health-care costs. It has also shown promise as an adjunct therapy in relieving mild depression, insomnia, tension headache, irritable bowel syndrome, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS), as well as in controlling substance abuse.
Meditation is Easier Than You Think!
With such overwhelming evidence of the benefits of meditation, why isn't everyone meditating?
Often the obstacle is that meditation is thought to be difficult and requiring years of practice to become "good at it." The reality is that there are many different styles of meditation and many are very easy to learn and bring benefits from the start. Some people even find ways to meditate on their own, setting aside a quiet time to sit and "simply be." Usually, however, some instruction is needed.
There are books, CDs, classes, and websites which offer instruction in meditation. There are many different styles of meditation, and finding the right meditation for you may take some trial and error. It's important to find a method which feels natural, easy and relaxing.
An excellent way to experience the benefits of meditation without having to learn a specific practice is to use a guided meditation CD. We designed our Pure Relaxation CD [B1] to offer an easy way for anyone to experience the "meditative state" in which the mind "lets go" and the body relaxes. Tested and recommended by members of the National Health & Wellness Club, this highly acclaimed CD has given many people an easy way to relax.
The essence of successful meditation is relaxation. The health benefits can easily be seen to result from a state of relaxation in mind and body. Anything that you can do which relaxes you deeply can be thought of as meditation. Whatever way you choose, we encourage you to start and wish you peace of mind and the very best of health!
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Cosmetic Surgery Options
The stigma of cosmetic surgery has disipated over the last decade. At one time people laughed at actresses who tried to look younger, or improve their body. Now, no one thinks twice about it, whether it is a tummy tuck for a woman who has lost her weight to childbearing, or a teen who wants a nose job.
The fact is, a lot of Cosmetic Surgery proceedures cost less than a vacation and last a life time. They also do more to boost the moral. But - you must be careful.
Only work with reputable cosmetic surgeons - who are certified by your country. Do not believe any hype, and get references.
We were all touched at the grammies when the singer fell to his knees, singing to his mother who died one day after a surgical proceedure. It later came out that this doctor was not 'up to par.'
It is usually easy to tell from a website which cosmetic surgeons to 'cut from the A list.' The site listed in this article offers lots of information, outlines their proceedure (more importantly, it doesn't promise to do them all), and it talks about their credentials. Call the credentials and ask questions - this should be the first step for anyone considering plastic surgery.
The next step is to visit the center. I like the fact that the clinic in this ad has a 5 step proceedure including post-surgery meetings.
There are more articles on plastic surgery in this blog. I chose them because they offer 'real' advice for potential patients. This should be one of the best experiences, a life changing, or emotional boosting, 'treat' that you give yourself.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
The Truth about “Cleansing” Diets and Liver Health
The requirements of a detox diet can vary. They can last from a week to 10 days. Some require you to stop eating and only drink water. Others allow you calories, but only from certain fruit or vegetable juices, or other liquids that encourage the flushing of toxins. More moderate diets allow you to eat a vegetarian diet and juice, while some of the more drastic diets encourage laxatives and enemas for colon and liver cleansing.
So why would someone want to put themselves through this on an annual or semiannual basis? As I’ve already said, these procedures are believed to remove excess toxins the body can’t get rid of itself. Removing toxins helps prevent or stop their harmful side effects like headaches, nausea, and disease. When the body is clear of toxins, it can function more efficiently. This means you should have more energy and lose weight once the fasting diet is done.
As with any drastic diet plan, there are many people who doubt these claims. While they agree that there are toxins present in the body, they believe the body can get rid of most of these toxins itself. Also, while this method can remove toxins from the digestive tract, they doubt it does anything to remove toxins from the liver and fat stores in the body.
Another debate is whether these treatments are even safe. If done improperly, many colonic treatments can actually damage tissue and should only be done by someone who has been trained.
It is also questionable whether fasting itself is safe. When your body goes for more than a day or two without food, it switches into “starvation mode”. Your metabolism slows, so weight loss decreases. At this point, you can experience symptoms such as headaches and anemia. You may also suffer from low blood sugar, which has its own set of symptoms.
While your body dips into fat stores, it also eats up muscle tissue. This will slow your further slow your metabolism and prevent you from losing more weight once you start eating again. You may even gain the weight back that you lost while fasting.
If you’re considering going on a detox diet, talk to your doctor first. You may also want to read up on the subject and find a less drastic version of the diet. Switching to an organic, vegetarian diet for a period of time may provide many of the same benefits. There are also products on the market that cleanse your body of toxins without requiring an extended fast.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Natural Progesterone is Nature's Hrt
At that time, HRT or hormonal replacement therapy for treatment of menopause symptoms came into vogue. With this treatment, synthetic estrogen hormones were administered to women, effectively increasing their estrogen hormone levels without any method of counterbalance. Once introduced, this treatment was widely used without sufficient study of its effects and the possible health risks it may include.
By the mid-1970's it was discovered and well-documented that HRT using synthetic estrogen was indeed hazardous with increasingly deadly consequences for women. The women who had used HRT were alarmingly more likely to develop endometrial cancer.
More recently, HRT has been employed using a combination of synthetic progesterone (progestin) and estrogen. However, in 1995 the New England Journal of Medicine published the results of a study conducted on over 120,000 women regarding the use of HRT.
The published study warned of the significant increased risk of breast cancer related to HRT. It determined that women using HRT longer than five years had an increased risk of breast cancer by as much as 30 - 40 percent. For women aged 60 - 64 years who used the treatment for more than five years, the risk jumped to an even more alarming 70 percent. Last, the study determined that women who used HRT were 45 percent more likely to die from breast cancer than those who had not used HRT, or had only used it for less than a five year period.
As a result of these and other findings, attention was turned to the use and benefits of natural progesterone as an alternative to traditional hormone replacement therapy. In the 1980's, Dr. John Lee began to research the use of synthetic hormones in HRT. Some 10 years ago, he first published his findings demonstrating that not only did synthetic hormones not perform as they were thought to, but they actually posed a threat to women's health.
Natural progesterone is now being used by women worldwide as an alternative to HRT with positive results. Relief from menopausal symptoms as well as symptoms associated with conditions of estrogen dominance or low progesterone are widely reported. In addition, there are benefits to other systems of the body (not only reproductive) that progesterone affects .
While there needs to be ongoing study of natural progesterone use for a full understanding of its impact and potential in hormonal treatments, it's quite evident that it is a viable alternative for women seeking help with issues related to hormonal health.
Jean Morgan is currently going through the menopause having previously suffered really badly with PMS and has researched natural remedies extensively. Visit her website about Natural Progesterone for more information about the PMS and menopause and how natural progesterone can help.
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Chamomile Tea As A Sleep Aid
A typical day in many a working adult can come with a big helping of stress, compounded with overindulgence in caffeine. If you find you can't get through the day without coffee and/or soda, chamomile tea could be the perfect counterbalance to settle your nerves before you climb into bed. Chamomile tea has been shown to work as a depressant, thus bringing your nerves down to a manageable level before trying to close your eyes and get the forty winks you've worked so hard for. In addition to the effects on the nervous system, all of this caffeine can wreak havoc on your digestive system, leading to an upset stomach at night, particularly when lying down. Chamomile tea can again serve as an aid. Chamomile has properties known to settle the stomach, as well as settle the nerves.
There is some amount of dissent in the scientific community as to whether chamomile provides the effects it has long claimed to. While the jury may be out on the exact properties and their exact effects, it can't hurt to give it a try. Chamomile's effects are very popular anecdotally, and there are few if any reports of any adverse effects. Something can also be said for the placebo effect. Perhaps sitting with a warm cup of tea and taking the time to relax and focus on settling yourself for sleep has just as much power as an activity as any perceived herb in the tea.
If you'd like to give chamomile tea a try, the best effects are typically found by sipping a cup of the tea a half hour to an hour before you intend to go to bed. In addition to trying the tea:
Try shutting yourself free of distractions and stimulators at about the same time.
Turn of the television.
Minimize your interactions with others.
Avoid other things that lead to a state that isn't conducive to sleep.
Reading a book can be an excellent way to stir up the sleep hormones.
Some people recommend sitting and reflecting on the day, but for those not living the life they wish they were, this can lead to more stress than just about anything else you can do. Use this time to forget about the day, not dwell on it.
Richard Smart writes for Natural Health Products, Inc and online natural health company which provides a very effective sleep aid product.
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Monday, January 14, 2008
What Everyone Should Know About Home Blood Pressure Equipment
High blood pressure is a major malady. It could lead to an untimely heart attack and death. Thus, in addition to seeing your doctor regularly for both professional reading of blood pressure numbers and expert opinion, you may also want to monitor your blood pressure at home. Consequently, you may want to invest in home blood pressure equipment. Thus, the purpose of this piece is to help you choose the best blood pressure equipment you can find.
Blood pressure equipment, despite its complicated appearance, comes in two general versions: Aneroid and digital. Although they both work, each has its own selling points. While the following information doesn’t provide an exhaustive review of these options, it will give you a general overview of each to help you decide the best blood pressure equipment for you.
Aneroid Blood Pressure Equipment
Aneroid has a dial gauge. Ever pump up a flat bicycle tire? That round gauge with the numbers is a dial gauge. It resembles a clock face. Further, it has a cuff that inflates around your arm. The cuff is the key ingredient to getting your pressure. You simply push air into the cuff with a manual pump.
One benefit of aneroid is it’s easy to move from room to room. Further, you might be able to find an inexpensive one at around twenty dollars. Unfortunately, the dial gauge can be difficult to read your blood pressure numbers on, particularly for those with poor eyesight. Also, the infirm or weak may find using a manual pump tedious.
Digital Blood Pressure Equipment
I’m sure you’ve seen the red digits of a digital clock. That’s what digital blood pressure equipment does. It simply, using digits, gives you your blood pressure numbers. Many find it easy to read, making it a good choice for those with poor eyesight. Further, with some digital equipment, you can even print out your readings so that you can track your blood pressure movement over time. Additionally, the higher end models, with automatic cuff inflation, are a nice convenience. However, sometimes inadvertent movement can affect the accuracy of the readouts. Finally, this equipment is more expensive. The price tag can exceed $100.
Both aneroid and digital can read your blood pressure numbers, allowing you to easily monitor your blood pressure. This is fortunate because if you believe the old adage, as I do, “what get’s measured gets done”, you’ll be more likely to take steps to lower your blood pressure, if necessary, by regularly monitoring it. And this may help you to live a both longer and healthier life.
Author: Darrin Reservitz
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Is it Possible to Lighten Skin and Age Spots?
The last time you saw Michael Jackson on your TV set did you happen to notice anything different about the color of his skin? Its not hard to see that it has become much whiter than it used to be and it was not until recent years that it was even possible to change the color of a persons skin.
The way that dark skin becomes whiter is by removing pigment from the skin of the person and this is just how Michael Jackson accomplished what he has done to his skin. The process by which this is actually done came about after years of research into the actual intrinsic biological functions of the skin itself.
Your skin has a biological process by which it naturally removes pigment that has accumulated in it and this why when a person tans, the tan will eventually go away. There are regulators in the skin that work in conjunction with this natural pigment removal process to regulate how much pigment stays and how much has to go.
This is why when a dark skinned person tans to a darker shade the tan will fade until they are back to their natural dark color. New skin treatment products contain active ingredients that are chemically engineered to penetrate below the skins surface to the substrate where they then function on a cellular level.
These newly developed substances trigger the skins natural process to remove excess pigment, just as it would when a tan is fading. Dark age spots appear, because the skins natural pigment removal function has failed and these new products work to stimulate your skin to remove the pigment that has accumulated in dark spots on the skin that have developed due to aging or sun exposure.
Author: Ceci Lewis
Never Let Up on Nurturing your Beauty
Being beautiful or simply improving your appearance is always meant to be a fulltime commitment. Sure, a trip to your favorite salon or spa can make you feel good about yourself for a day or two, but what happens after that? Not only will you feel betrayed, your pockets will feel empty as well.
If you want to be beautiful, you need to get into the habit of nurturing beauty. It may not be an easy task, but the rewards are well worth your efforts. So why not give the following steps a try?
Accept And Enjoy Yourself
The very first step in improving or nurturing one's beauty is the ability to appreciate oneself. If you can not accept the fantastic person that you are, then nobody will. If you can not stand the way that you are, then you will suffer from low self-esteem.
People who can appreciate and feel good about themselves have confidence. And when it comes to beauty, self confidence is everything. In short, persuade yourself first that you are beautiful before other people will have the same perception about you.
Be Happy, Remember To Laugh
Nobody likes Mr. Scrooge or the Grinch! People avoid those who are angry and ill-tempered. But everyone is drawn to someone who is happy. Believe it or not, taking on a happy mindset can make you look beautiful for other people.
Your laughter and smiles can act like magnets that can attract anyone. But on top of this, a positive mental attitude allows your body to loosen up and produce certain chemicals that can improve your health and even delay the effects of aging.
Always Choose To Be Fit
Your overall health and fitness definitely have a say about your appearance. Have you seen a person admiring someone who is obese or anorexic? No. But someone with disproportioned nose or irregularly shaped face can look attractive if he has well-defined muscle tone and high levels of energy. It may sound ironic but a big part of nurturing an attractive appearance begins from within you rather than your exterior; which can only mean your health condition or your vim and vigor.
Avoid Or Quit Smoking
Everybody knows that smoking is dangerous to one's health. You can even see the warning sign printed right on cigarette packs. But some people, it seems, have learned to ignore the things that doctors say about the ill-effects of smoking. Well, if you do not believe that smoking can drastically shorten your life expectancy, at least you should listen to your doctor when she says smoking can make you look old and unattractive.
If you have been smoking for years, there is a good chance that you have prematurely experienced having wrinkles on your face, stained teeth, dark lips and dull overall skin color. You see, the nicotine contained in cigarettes tightens blood vessels; when this happens, oxygen and other important nutrients are taken away from your skin. Certain substances found in tobacco can also lead to the malfunction of collagen production in your skin.
Drink Lots Of Water Everyday
Water is one of the most important substances needed by all living things. It is also one of the key requirements in nurturing one's beauty. Water can help a lot in getting you back in shape; as drinking water can make you feel full, you can effectively cut your appetite with it.
As for your skin, water can help you maintain a soft youthful skin as it keeps your skin hydrated. It is also responsible for flushing out the toxins in your body which, if left to accumulate, can seriously damage your skin. Drink at least eight glasses of water everyday, and you will see how radiant your skin will become.
Take Care Of Your Skin
After you have ensured your beauty from within, you also have to support your external appearance, particularly your skin. Due to the demands and challenges of the times, many environmental factors can actually ruin the condition of your skin and make you look old and ugly. For this, you can use reputable skin care products to repair your damaged skin.
Also, there are stages in your life that can take their toll on the quality of your skin. For instance, pregnant women and rapidly growing boys and girls may find stretch marks in some areas of their skin. While these skin appearances are not harmful, they can definitely be annoying, especially for young people. Luckily, there are products like Strevaxl which have been specially developed to reduce or eliminate stretch marks. Click on www.strevaxl.com to learn more about having flawless skin.
Author: Sharon Bell
Detoxification Can Bring Out the Beauty in you
You are what you eat. Or more aptly, you are what is inside your gut. This adage is true and it does not only talk about fatal diseases like diabetes or any form of cancer; it also applies to keeping up a more attractive appearance and youthful skin.
Studies show that appearances on your skin like age or liver spots and dark patches are not only caused by over-exposure to sunlight or the aging process itself. Toxins or metabolic wastes in the body can severely damage your skin and result to the growth of unwanted blotches on it. This means, avoiding the harmful rays of the sun or applying layers upon layers of sunscreen does not guarantee a spot-free skin.
On top of this, the continuous deterioration of the environment has degraded the purity of the food that you eat, water you drink and even the air you breathe. Also, the fast pace that almost everyone is living in at this age forces people to make poor choices in their lifestyles; these choices have deep impacts on one's health and quality of skin. In other words, no one is spared from the ill-effects of toxins.
Nevertheless, there are ways to eliminate harmful wastes in your body. So, if you want to be healthy and minimize or get rid of your age spots, you can strive to cleanse your system of harmful toxins. And there is only one way to go about it; and it is appropriately called detoxification. This process simply calls for a number of changes in your diet so that you will be able to clean the organs and tissues in your body.
You have to remember that your body has its very own cleansing system; it is composed of the kidneys, lungs, liver and your bowels. However, due to the strain put on by unhealthy food choices and an increasingly polluted environment, your cleansing organs are having a hard time performing their functions. With detoxification, you are giving your system a big helping hand in taking out all the garbage in your body.
There are several ways or programs through which you can detoxify your body. But for the most basic detoxification, you have to begin incorporating changes to your diet. Eating raw vegetables and fruits for a few days is one of the more traditional types of cleansing your body.
As for your skin, your detoxification program should include certain items that promote the health of your skin. For instance, you can adopt a detoxification program that includes plenty of water or fresh and natural fruit juices. Since the quality of your skin depends a lot on the amount of moisture in it, drinking plenty of fluids during your detoxification is one way of ensuring a more radiant and youthful skin, minus blemishes.
Aside from being effective in flushing out toxins from the body, raw fruits and items like seaweeds are very abundant in minerals that can improve your skin. Just look at most women in Japan, where eating raw food is encouraged and seaweeds are a staple much like fries here in the US; you can hardly find a Japanese woman who does not have a silky and even-toned skin.
Truly, detoxification is important for the proper functioning of all the organs and tissues in the body. If you fail to flush out all the toxins in your system, you are risking your health and allowing unsightly spots to develop on your skin.
Indeed, maintaining supple and flawless skin should start from within. So, if you want to have that radiant skin no matter how old you are, you need to take a look at detoxification as a wise choice. You will also need the help of certified products like Lumnaderm to erase ugly blotches on your skin. For more details on how you can boost your chosen detoxification program in eliminating age spots, visit www.lumnaderm.com.
Author: Sharon Bell
