The natural remedy for acneWritten by Kevin Sheldon
Acne can be one of most distressing of afflictions, given that it tends to strike during teens (although it can, of course, occur at any time of life too). As a highly visible problem, acne can cause acute embarrassment at very time when a person is struggling to become comfortable with themselves. The symptoms are varied, and do not just consist of familiar scarring and skin pitting. Other symptoms can include blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, inflamed and infected nodules, sacs, and cysts. Caused by over-activity of sebaceous glands, acne tends to show where these (oil) glands are most numerous (i.e face, neck, chest, and back). Scarring and permanently expanded pores can result, and this is symptom most familiar to acne sufferers. Why does acne occur? Well, every hair follicle produces oil to lubricate skin and hair. Over-production of this oil can lead to clogging, in which bacteria can multiply. This usually leads to inflammation, and if this sebum, plugs pores it can lead to blackheads. Whiteheads form when sebum collects below skin surface. According to reseach by www.freeremedies.com, most likely time for these outbursts are between ages of 12 and 24, when teen hormones are running wild, and androgen production goes into overdrive. There is some evidence that overindulgence in junk foods, taking of oral contraceptives, certain allergies and stress can also cause acne. So how can you deal naturally with acne? First of all, cleanliness is vital, and you must always keep your skin washed and clean. Do not be tempted to apply any oils or moisturizers to affected areas. Instead, use freshly-squeezed lemon juice 3 times a day as a natural antiseptic face wash. Grease from your hair can also exacerbate problem, so shampoo your hair regularly. Diet also plays a role in acne, so stay off junk (saturated fats in fried food, go carefully with dairy products, carbonated drinks, caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco). Instead, eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Sleeping soundly will also help, as will regular exercise. regularly, and get adequate sleep at night.
| | The Sense of Smell and Emotional ResponseWritten by D.S. Braun
Smell is a specialised chemical sense. It is interesting to note that olfactory cells are only place in human body where central nervous system is in direct contact with external environment. When we detect smell of something, there is a direct contact between molecules of scent and our own receptors.The message regarding molecule of scent is passed along olfactory nerve to nerve centre in brain. The neurons of olfactory nerve, control inner responses, i.e. emotions and memories, as well as body's hormones. There is no generally accepted classification of basic types of smells recognized by man. The sense of smell can be very sensitive, sensing minute concentrations of some substances in air. There is considerable individual variation in activity of sense of smell. Adaption can occur to pleasant as well as nasty smells, due to changes in both receptors and central connections. It is important to remember that inhalation of aromas of essential oils also has a profound and instantaneous effect on us today. The limbic lobe of brain receives information about smell via olfactory nerve and this part of brain is also concerned with our emotional memory. The limbic system produces autonomic responses that accompany emotional states and behaviours. Particular scents can trigger strong, emotional responses which are pleasant or unpleasant according to our own individual experience. Which smells do you find repellent? What are your favourite scents? Perhaps perfume of a favourite blossom or newly-mown grass, scents of garden after light summer rain, smell of your favourite meal cooking or perfume worn by a friend, special scent of a baby or small child.
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