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How To Prevent Dry Skin: by Fresh Skin + Spa!
1.
Avoid caffeine, smoking, and alcohol. They act as diuretics
and are guaranteed to suck you dry!
2.
Increase your water level. Drink up! Make sure to drink
at least 8 glasses of pure water a day to keep your
skin and body properly hydrated. Drink more if you’re
super active.
3.
Add oil to your bath. Add a tablespoon or so of almond,
jojoba, olive, or hazelnut oil to your bath water after
you’ve soaked for about 5 minutes. By soaking first,
your skin gets plumped up by the water, then by adding
the oil, it will seal in the absorbed moisture.
4. Protect your skin from the elements. Wind, sun, heat,
cold, and dry office and airplane air can quickly cause
or exacerbate the condition of dry skin. Apply a moisturizer
before exposing your skin to these moisture-sapping
conditions. A lavender, rose, or German chamomile aromatic
hydrosol sprayed onto your face, neck, chest, and hands
helps to keep your skin wonderfully refreshed and hydrated.
5. Limit hot water contact. Avoid long, hot showers
and baths, especially during cold weather, as they dehydrate
the skin. Warm showers and baths for a short duration,
though, are beneficial to dry skin. Also, limit bathing
or washing your face to once a day, usually right before
you go to bed. Then, when get up the next morning, apply
a bit of herbal facial splash or toner, or spritz your
face (and body, if it needs treatment as well) with
an aromatic hydrosol and you’re ready to go.
6.
Eat plenty of cold-water fish, walnuts, and flax seeds,
all rich sources of omega-3
fatty acids, which can help replace moisture in dry
hair and skin. Also consider adding evening primrose
oil to your diet. The author takes one 1300 mg capsule
dailyˆor every other day, depending on her body’s needsˆand
she reports that her skin just blooms! Flaxseed oil
is also beneficialˆ1 tablespoon is the standard recommended
dosage.
7. Use humidifiers. They work wonders in restoring healthful
humidity to your dry home or office environment.
8.
Use only gentle cleansers. Avoid cleansers such as deodorant
soaps and harsh abrasives. These can cause your skin
to feel like a dried-out Thanksgiving turkey. Use a
moisturizing soap, soap-free product, or a gentle, grain-based
cleanser.
9.
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Do
You Have Insulin Resistance?:What Is It, And How Can
You Tell If Its Affecting You!
Insulin is produced by our pancreas, and is released
in response to eating carbohydrate foods. Carbohydrates
eventually get broken down to glucose and circulate
in our bloodstream. Insulin then comes along and helps
put this glucose into the cells of our liver and muscles
where it can be used for energy. With IR, the muscles
and liver "resist" the action of insulin, hindering
glucose getting into these cells, and the body has to
make more of it in order to try and keep the blood glucose
levels in a normal range. Over time though, this creates
a lot of problems, as the body cannot keep up.
A vicious cycle can then be created: a primary energy
source is not getting to the cells where it is needed,
so fatigue sets it, along with cravings for carbohydrates,
which only then exacerbates the blood sugar issue even
further. Because there is excess glucose in the blood
that cannot be used by the cells, it either gets stored
as glycogen in the liver and muscles, or converted to
adipose tissue (fat) - mainly around the abdominal area.
Remember, most fat is just stored energy waiting to
be used!
What are some of the signs or symptoms you may have
IR?
Abdominal weight gain: measure your waist. Men whose
waist measures > 102cm and women > 88cm are at greater
risk. Ideally waists for men should be < 94cm for men
and < 80cm for women.
Elevated blood pressure: > 130/85 mmHg
High fasting blood glucose (pre-diabetes) and high insulin
levels
High serum triglycerides, high LDLs (bad cholesterol)
and low HDLs (good cholesterol)
Fatigue
Increased inflammation
Hormonal dysregulation: women can have menstrual irregularities
and men may have prostate problems. Both sexes may lose
libido and have fertility issues.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Skin can develop 'tags', especially under the arms,
and become rough and darker.
Depression
What contributes to the risk of IR?
Obesity
Sedentary lifestyle: lack of exercise plays a huge role
Family history, eg of diabetes or cardiovascular disease
Stress Insulin Resistance (IR) is a termed that gets
brandished around, but what does it mean? It is a medical
term used to indicate a condition when insulin, a hormone
needed to control blood sugar levels, is not working
as effectively as it should. It is not a disease, but
is linked to increase risk of cardiovascular disease,
diabetes type II, high blood pressure and fatty liver
disease to name a few.
Alcohol and Smoking
Poor diet: high calorie intake with lots of carbohydrates
Prevention is the key!
It is important to know that most people with IR may
have no signs or symptoms. If you have some of these
signs (or even if you don't), now is the time to start
making changes to ensure IR does not become a problem
for you, as it can be reversed:
EXERCISE: increases the body's sensitivity to
insulin. It can also help to lower blood pressure and
improve your blood lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides).
At least 3 hours of activity per week helps (can break
this into 30 minute slots) and incorporate weight "resistant"
training. It also helps reduce stress levels and encourages
weight loss.
DIET: a diet high in natural wholegrain foods,
vegetables and fruit ensures plenty of fibre and nutrients,
including those much needed antioxidants. Have 2 pieces
of fruit per day, and 4-5 cups of vegetables. Ensure
you have a protein source with each meal as this helps
stabilise blood sugar levels (fish is ideal, eggs, lean
meats, legumes, nuts/seeds, natural yoghurt). Avoid
sugar and refined carbohydrates (white flour, white
rice, softdrinks, cordials etc) and limit saturated
fats such as fatty meats and full cream products). Avoid
processed foods - these tend to be high in calories
and low in nutrients, and have bad trans fats which
promote IR. Limit alcohol consumption to less than 2
standard drinks per day, and have at least 3 alcohol
free days per week - my advice is to avoid alcohol altogether.
Watch those portions! Drink 1-2L of water per day.
QUIT SMOKING: this increases the risk of cardiovascular
disease, stroke and cancer and affects your blood sugar
levels.
STRESS: incorporate some stress reduction techniques
into your lifestyle - exercise, massage, yoga, "me time".
Lifestyle changes is the most effective therapy you
can undertake, not only to avoid or reverse IR, but
to enjoy a life of wellness
Cassi Cowlam, Naturopath, BHSc (Nat), D.Th.D,
D.Iridol, D.N.Med, The Medical Sanctuary
The
Medical Sanctuary Office C2 Ashmore City Shopping Centre,
206 Currumburra Road, Ashmore, Qld 4214 Phone: 07 5564
5013
http://themedicalsanctuary.com.au/
Childbirth Triggers Hormonal Shockwaves:by Narelle
Stegehuis - Mass Attack!
Childbirth triggers hormonal shockwaves Do you remember
how you used to feel? You were happy and well, with
steady energy and emotions. You slept soundly and
woke up feeling rested. Your recovery from illness was
fast. You maintained a healthy weight without dieting.
Now your energy lags during the day, you feel emotionally
unbalanced and you sleep poorly. You can't lose excess
weight even while dieting. You use caffeine or carbohydrates
as pick-me-ups.
Things instantly change when you have a baby and we
are taught to expect that. But how things change often
take women by surprise: the intensity of emotions, unexpected
strains in marriage, a new connection with in-laws,
and unintended disconnection from friends without children.
All of these new circumstances require time and solitude
to process, two luxuries new mothers rarely have.
Your body changes - forever. There are the obvious changes
in breast & body shape, but most importantly your hormones
change too.
Symptoms of hormonal imbalance include:
being very emotional and upset
tearfulness for no apparent reason
low libido
being tense an anxious " difficulty sleeping
constant worry
tiredness & lethargy
weight gain
hairloss
Many chronic illnesses in new mothers go untreated,
because symptoms are mistaken for common complaints
of sleep-deprived parents. "Well, you just had a baby"
can answer for a lot of problems, but sometimes there
is more to the story.
But some women suffer more intense, longer-lasting postpartum
troubles that can threaten their health - and these
troubles may be directly related to the thyroid.
Postpartum thyroiditis is a condition in which the thyroid
becomes inflamed and dysfunctional after delivery, due
to antibodies.
Postpartum thyroiditis typically follows a pattern:
at first, you become hyperthyroid, and might feel breathless,
nervous, mentally confused, have unexplained weight
loss, or trouble sleeping. This phase usually appears
anytime between one and four months after the birth
of the baby.
In the second phase, which usually shows up three to
eight months postpartum, your body becomes hypothyroid.
Symptoms of this stage might be depression, fatigue,
weight gain or difficulty losing weight, and an enlarged
thyroid gland or sensation of pressure in your neck.
Sadly, blood tests don't always pick up a thyroid imbalance
leaving you confused.
Your adrenals can change your body shape!
Life stages contribute greatly to stress levels especially
the arrival of a new born baby, the sleepless nights,
constant nappy changes and readjustments to family life
mean you start to feel tired, frumpy and burnt out!
It is important to understand how stress affects your
adrenals and ultimately your health. Adrenal Hypersensitivity
simply means your adrenals have been, and perhaps still
are, working over time.
"Your adrenal glands provide you with crucial hormonal
support needed to get through the day with energy, enthusiasm
and efficiency. Adrenal hypersensitivity means you are
much more likely to suffer from fatigue, forgetfulness,
mood swings and sleep disturbances. Living in the 'fast'
world of today exposes you to unavoidable levels of
stress - and with that stress comes elevated cortisol
levels". In its normal function, cortisol helps you
meet these challenges by converting proteins into energy,
releasing glycogen and counteracting inflammation. For
a short time, that's okay. But at sustained high levels,
cortisol gradually tears your body down.
Sustained high cortisol destroys healthy muscle and
bone; slows down healing and normal cell replacement;
co-opts biochemical's needed to make other vital hormones;
impairs digestion, metabolism and mental function, weakens
your immune system; and interferes with healthy endocrine
function contributing to conditions such as heightened
Menopause, Sub Fertility, Thyroid imbalance and ovarian
imbalances such as PCOS, Fibroids & Endometriosis.
That Tummy Bulge!
One of cortisol's many functions is that it stimulates
the release of glucose, fats and amino acids for energy
production. It will also keep your appetite stimulated.
In addition, the type of fat that accumulates because
of this stress-induced appetite will typically locate
itself in the abdominal region of your body. Stress
contributes to weight gain primarily because of an excess
secretion of the key stress hormone cortisol, along
with a reduced secretion of the key hormone Dehydroepiandrosterone,
or DHEA. DHEA is a steroid hormone synthesised from
cholesterol and secreted by your adrenal glands. It's
time to value your health.
It is important to adopt and achieve a diet that supports
your lifestyle - one that doesn't eliminate food groups
but focuses on a formula that works for you! It should
foster a passion in you to cook and take pleasure in
food - choose flavorsome meals that are spirited and
nourishing.
Dietary changes such as reducing MSG, excess sugars
and cola drinks can greatly improve adrenal performance.
Even the reduction of coffee and alcohol can substantially
assist with a symptom like anxiety. Targeted nutrients
prescribed by a practitioner, along with dietary changes
can do wonders. Herbs such as Winter cherry, Licorice,
Ginseng and the amino acid Tyrosine along with Vitamins
B5 & B6 are well documented to support healthy adrenal
function.
Remember, your health reflects the way you live - so
isn't it time you started making some healthy changes?
Narelle Stegehuis, CEO of MassAttack, is a practicing
Naturopath specializing in the research and development
of natural treatment programs for women with hormonal
imbalances, which have contributed to such symptoms
as weight gain, cravings, anxiety and mood swings. Uniquely
for patient convenience her programs are also offered
via the Internet. She is both an accomplished wrier
and recent recipient of the Australian Naturopathic
Excellence Award 2006. Visit her website at www.MassAttack.com.au
or download your Free E-Book by Narelle Stegehuis "7
Secrets to Weightloss Revealed" Click Here
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