Facial Skin CareWritten by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
Because of exposure it receives, skin on your face is most delicate skin on your body. Your facial skin needs special care to stay young, healthy, and beautiful.1.Clean Your Face Gently Toothpaste can be very irritating to skin around mouth. So brush your teeth before cleansing your face to remove any toothpaste residue that may be left on your lips and cheeks (You should use a natural toothpaste free from toxic Flouride- “Jasons” brand works well. Next, splash your face with lukewarm water and smooth about a quarter-size amount of a mild, natural cleanser over your face. You may use a washcloth or facial cloth if you wish, but fingertips are gentler on skin. Use circular strokes to lightly massage cleanser into your skin. Rinse soap from your face with lukewarm water, and blot your skin dry with a clean, soft towel. 2.Use Toner Sparingly Skin toning products often contain drying products, such as alcohol or acetone, that can be irritating to sensitive skin. Avoid using a skin toner if your skin has become dry and delicate over years. However, a natural skin toner like product “Oxy-Skin” will bind water to skin and provide extra cleansing and moisture. This product would be useful for someone with dry or oily skin. Use skin toner on freshly cleansed skin. Apply toner to a cotton tissue rather than a cotton ball as a tissue is less absorbent and you will end up using less toner on your face. Gently smooth tissue over your face and allow toner to dry. 3.Apply Eye Cream The skin under your eyes is more delicate and sensitive than skin on rest of your face. It is first part of your face to show signs of aging. An natural eye cream or serum can help to protect this fragile skin, even out skin tone, minimize dark under eye circles, and even temporarily tighten fine lines. Use a pea-sized amount of eye cream (Parfait Visage) and apply to your skin with your middle finger. This finger will apply less pressure than your index finger. In a clockwise motion, smooth cream from center of undereye area to browbone and over your lids. 4.Moisturize Liberally A good moisturizer is one of foundations of an effective skin care routine. Use a moisturizer right after bathing to seal moisture into your skin. A moisturizing product that is not made especially for face may be too heavy and it may leave face looking and feeling greasy. Creams and lotions usually are facial moisturizers of choice for a couple of reasons, as they contain some water and are lighter on face. And many creams and lotions are humectants, an oil-free class of moisturizer that binds water to skin so its effects are longer lasting.
| | Menopause and Women's HealthWritten by Cathy Taylor
Creating a “quality” menopause transition requires following certain guidelines to minimize its effects on women’s health. You probably know that this condition wrecks havoc on female anatomy creating chemical imbalances and overall discomfort for a period of time (both short and long). Bouts of anxiety, physical symptoms such as hot flashes and vibrations ripping through body, vaginal discomfort, relationship issues, and realization that women are stepping into next phase of their lives are critical changes one must face.Menopause and exercising proper women’s health can easily go hand in hand with a little extra effort. In order to lessen severity of symptoms, women need to be informed about proper nutrition including vitamin and other supplement consumption. Let’s look into some vitamins that can help. Some of physical symptoms of menopause include night sweats, itchy, crawly vibrations throughout body, and general discomfort. An excellent vitamin to take is Vitamin E. Taken in a dose of 800 IU daily, it helps prevent these conditions from happening. Make sure you take one pill with each of your meals, as capsules are best activated in body when consumed with food. A good vitamin to aid depression and hot flashes during sleep is magnesium as well (taken in a dose of 1,000 mg. daily). Another one of ¨letter¨ vitamins that is great for menopausal symptoms and immune system building is Vitamin B-6. It is a diuretic, which means it flushes out any excess liquid in body that can cause discomfort. It also aids in processing protein and fights against disease. Women suffering under this condition also experience depressive symptoms, something Vitamin B-6 can combat. Regular Vitamin B can ease anxiety and fight stress as well. Did you know menopause can cause weak bones? In a condition known as osteoporosis, bones start to become brittle and can break with ease performing simplest tasks, such as opening a car door or turning suddenly. A quality vitamin such as calcium can help. However, make sure you also take calcium with magnesium and Vitamin D together because they help absorb calcium into blood stream. Hormones are also impacted by this wonderful vitamin, as it acts as its ¨engine¨ in being spread out throughout body. Remember, if you don’t want to consume pills and capsules, you can eat foods and drink liquids rich in vitamins such as orange juice, peanuts, soybeans, broccoli, bananas, and milk (calcium loaded).
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