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Aug 11, 2011, 8:07:16 AM8/11/11
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Tip 1: Give Yourself a Dry Brush Exfoliation
A dry brush exfoliation can be done in the morning before you shower.
It eliminates dead skin cells and allows the skin to detox (skin is
the largest organ of elimination). Dry brush exfoliation also improves
lymph and blood circulation and decreases puffiness. An added benefit
is that the gentle pressure is calming to the nervous system. To give
yourself a dry brush exfoliation, you’ll need a soft, natural bristle
brush.
- How to Give Yourself a Dry Brush Exfoliation
Tip 2: Rev Up Your Digestion
In alternative medicine, good skin is a reflection of a good digestive
system. People with skin disorders such as acne, rosacea, and
psoriasis often suffer from constipation, imbalanced ”good” vs. “bad”
bacteria, leaky gut, and other digestive conditions. The two most
common sluggish digestion culprits are:
Culprit #1: Not Enough Water Water bathes cells and eliminates waste
products, preventing constipation. 5 Ways to Boost Your Water Intake
Culprit #2: Not Enough Fiber Most people lack fiber in their diets –
the average person eats only 12 g of fiber a day. In 2002, the
National Academy of Sciences Food and Nutrition Board established
recommended fiber intakes. For men aged 19-50 years, 38 g fiber is
recommended, and for men over 50, 31 g fiber is recommended. For women
aged 19 to 50 years, 25 g fiber is recommended, and for women over 50,
21 g fiber is recommended.
Some suggestions:
Add Whole Grains - Choose whole grain products over refined. Have
brown rice instead of white or make your own 50:50 combination.
An Apple a Day - Have an apple, skin on, as a snack.
Eat Cauliflower - Try this delicious Roasted Cauliflower recipe!
High-fiber snacks - Snack on nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, such as
dates, figs, and prunes.
Try a “Prune Power” Smoothie - Prunes are a great source of fiber.
Start your day with this tasty Prune Power smoothie.
Eat Beans and Legumes - Open a can of your favorite beans or legumes.
Rinse them well and add them to your meal.
Ground Flaxseeds - For any easy fiber boost, sprinkle ground flaxseeds
(available at health food stores) on rice, salads, oatmeal, or any
other meal. Store flaxseeds in the fridge.
Tip 3: Invigorate Sluggish Circulation
Do you sit at your desk for hours, only getting up to go to the
bathroom? One of the best things you can do for your skin, stress
level, and overall health is to get moving! Inactivity may affect skin
and promote bloating and puffiness, acne, cellulite, and loss of
muscle tone. You’ll learn more about exercise in Step 9 of the
Wellness Makeover. Here are some quick suggestions:
Take a quick break to go outside and walk around the block.
Book a massage therapy appointment.
Close your door and stretch.
Go to the gym.
Start each morning by stretching.
Get a skipping rope.
Tip #4: Avoid Excess Sugar
Most people do not realize this but excess sugar is considered one of
the main causes of premature aging. The more sugar we eat, the more
sugar we have entering our bloodstream. Over time, this can result in
a process known as glycation, which is when a glucose (sugar) molecule
damages a protein molecule by sticking to it. The new molecules formed
are called advanced glycation end-products, or AGEs. AGEs damage
collagen in skin, cartilage, and ligaments and promote a loss of
elasticity. Wrinkles form and skin begins to sag.
Try This - It may seem impossible to reduce your sugar intake, but it
can be done! A gradual approach works best. In the next week, choose
one thing you’re going to do to decrease the amount of sugar you
consume. For example, start by cutting the amount of sugar in your
daily coffee or tea by half. Every week, find another way you can
decrease your sugar intake. Pretty soon, you’ll be surprised at how
far you’ve come!
Tip #5: Eat Some Good Fats
Essential fatty acids are simply fats your body cannot live without.
They are needed to make cell membranes, hormones, and other body
chemicals. Essential fats are thought to keep your heart healthy,
fight inflammation, and possibly prevent cancer. They are also
particularly important to people with inflammatory conditions such as
eczema and acne, and also for people with dry skin. People with
essential fat deficiency sometimes notice bumps on the backs of their
arms. Here are my suggestions on getting more essential fats:
Flaxseed and walnut oil - Use flaxeed oil or walnut oil with balsamic
vinegar as a salad dressing. Be sure to keep these oils refrigerated.
They should not be heated or used for cooking.
Cold water fish - Sardines are a good source of essential fats. Salmon
is another good source, however these salmon accumulate toxic
polychlorinated biphenyls (otherwise known as PCBs) in their body fat
during the 95 percent of their lives they spend at sea.
Supplements - Consider fish oil supplements.
Source : http://healthcare365days.com/2011/08/5-tips-for-natural-skin-care/#ixzz1UioLRwsV
A dry brush exfoliation can be done in the morning before you shower.
It eliminates dead skin cells and allows the skin to detox (skin is
the largest organ of elimination). Dry brush exfoliation also improves
lymph and blood circulation and decreases puffiness. An added benefit
is that the gentle pressure is calming to the nervous system. To give
yourself a dry brush exfoliation, you’ll need a soft, natural bristle
brush.
- How to Give Yourself a Dry Brush Exfoliation
Tip 2: Rev Up Your Digestion
In alternative medicine, good skin is a reflection of a good digestive
system. People with skin disorders such as acne, rosacea, and
psoriasis often suffer from constipation, imbalanced ”good” vs. “bad”
bacteria, leaky gut, and other digestive conditions. The two most
common sluggish digestion culprits are:
Culprit #1: Not Enough Water Water bathes cells and eliminates waste
products, preventing constipation. 5 Ways to Boost Your Water Intake
Culprit #2: Not Enough Fiber Most people lack fiber in their diets –
the average person eats only 12 g of fiber a day. In 2002, the
National Academy of Sciences Food and Nutrition Board established
recommended fiber intakes. For men aged 19-50 years, 38 g fiber is
recommended, and for men over 50, 31 g fiber is recommended. For women
aged 19 to 50 years, 25 g fiber is recommended, and for women over 50,
21 g fiber is recommended.
Some suggestions:
Add Whole Grains - Choose whole grain products over refined. Have
brown rice instead of white or make your own 50:50 combination.
An Apple a Day - Have an apple, skin on, as a snack.
Eat Cauliflower - Try this delicious Roasted Cauliflower recipe!
High-fiber snacks - Snack on nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, such as
dates, figs, and prunes.
Try a “Prune Power” Smoothie - Prunes are a great source of fiber.
Start your day with this tasty Prune Power smoothie.
Eat Beans and Legumes - Open a can of your favorite beans or legumes.
Rinse them well and add them to your meal.
Ground Flaxseeds - For any easy fiber boost, sprinkle ground flaxseeds
(available at health food stores) on rice, salads, oatmeal, or any
other meal. Store flaxseeds in the fridge.
Tip 3: Invigorate Sluggish Circulation
Do you sit at your desk for hours, only getting up to go to the
bathroom? One of the best things you can do for your skin, stress
level, and overall health is to get moving! Inactivity may affect skin
and promote bloating and puffiness, acne, cellulite, and loss of
muscle tone. You’ll learn more about exercise in Step 9 of the
Wellness Makeover. Here are some quick suggestions:
Take a quick break to go outside and walk around the block.
Book a massage therapy appointment.
Close your door and stretch.
Go to the gym.
Start each morning by stretching.
Get a skipping rope.
Tip #4: Avoid Excess Sugar
Most people do not realize this but excess sugar is considered one of
the main causes of premature aging. The more sugar we eat, the more
sugar we have entering our bloodstream. Over time, this can result in
a process known as glycation, which is when a glucose (sugar) molecule
damages a protein molecule by sticking to it. The new molecules formed
are called advanced glycation end-products, or AGEs. AGEs damage
collagen in skin, cartilage, and ligaments and promote a loss of
elasticity. Wrinkles form and skin begins to sag.
Try This - It may seem impossible to reduce your sugar intake, but it
can be done! A gradual approach works best. In the next week, choose
one thing you’re going to do to decrease the amount of sugar you
consume. For example, start by cutting the amount of sugar in your
daily coffee or tea by half. Every week, find another way you can
decrease your sugar intake. Pretty soon, you’ll be surprised at how
far you’ve come!
Tip #5: Eat Some Good Fats
Essential fatty acids are simply fats your body cannot live without.
They are needed to make cell membranes, hormones, and other body
chemicals. Essential fats are thought to keep your heart healthy,
fight inflammation, and possibly prevent cancer. They are also
particularly important to people with inflammatory conditions such as
eczema and acne, and also for people with dry skin. People with
essential fat deficiency sometimes notice bumps on the backs of their
arms. Here are my suggestions on getting more essential fats:
Flaxseed and walnut oil - Use flaxeed oil or walnut oil with balsamic
vinegar as a salad dressing. Be sure to keep these oils refrigerated.
They should not be heated or used for cooking.
Cold water fish - Sardines are a good source of essential fats. Salmon
is another good source, however these salmon accumulate toxic
polychlorinated biphenyls (otherwise known as PCBs) in their body fat
during the 95 percent of their lives they spend at sea.
Supplements - Consider fish oil supplements.
Source : http://healthcare365days.com/2011/08/5-tips-for-natural-skin-care/#ixzz1UioLRwsV
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