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28 Day Acne Program
You can say good-bye to acne forever and enjoy a happier, healthier, more productive life in the process. I’ve designed an effective plan that combines good old fashion sense with up to the minute medical information. Follow the 28 day acne-free diet program, take the appropriate nutritional supplements and use recommended topicals. Avoid coffee, excess alcohol [...]
Top Ten Superfoods for Weight Loss
Here is a list of 10 Superfood groups to support a healthy weight loss and management program. Super Food Groups Each group is followed by a list of its primary functions in fighting weight gain, and the “STAR” and “Runners Up” foods in it. Rich Cold-Water Fish: Anti-inflammatory Omega-3 Fats TOP CHOICE: Wild Alaskan Salmon [...]
Barbecue Your Way to Beautiful Skin
It’s summertime, and the grilling is easy. Once of the joys of summertime is the barbecue. Nothing tastes better than food cooked outdoors over an open fire. But cooking muscle meats and other protein foods at high heats can create carcinogenic chemicals called heterocyclic amines (HCAs). In addition, Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) are also [...]
Zest for Life
Choose organic fruits and vegetables when possible. Pesticides can leave toxic residues on plants that can harm your organ systems. Also you can safely use the rind of lemons, oranges, grapefruit, and other fruits to make zest since their skin has not been treated with fungicides.
Go Green
Thanks to popular demand, mainstream supermarkets now offer a wonderful variety of baby green and dark red lettuce and assorted leafy greens—such as romaine, mesclun, arugula, kale, spinach, chicory, and escarole. Iceberg lettuce is pretty much devoid of color, nutrition and flavor so when it comes to lettuce, go for the green (or red).
Olive Oil Polyphenols: Anti-oxidant, Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
Researchers worldwide find that diets rich in olive oil polyphenols are associated with healthier breast tissue, colon function, and cardiovascular function, and offer significant extra protection from secondary smoke and sun-related skin damage.
Extra virgin olive oil is unique when it comes to foods that have a direct impact on beautiful skin.
A few of the benefits of a diet rich in anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant extra virgin olive oil include:
• Increases the skins ability to maintain moisture;
• decreases “bad cholesterol”;
• increases “good cholesterol”;
• helps intestinal absorption;
• helps gall bladder activity;
• lowers probability of gallstones;
• lowers blood pressure;
• decreases gastric acid secretion in ulcers;
• stimulates pancreas secretion;
• aids developing bone in children;
• prevents osteoporosis;
• lowers glucose levels in diabetics;
• reduces risk of prostate cancer; and
• reduces the risk of breast cancer
Olive oil polyphenols offer additional benefits when incorporated into topical formulations, including the following:
• The delivery of the polyphenol anti-oxidant benefits directly to the skin
• Provides an all-natural approach to the prevention of free-radical damage
• Minimizes the appearance of lines and wrinkles while it brightens and evens skin tone.
• Extremely gentle and non-irritating; safe for even the most sensitive skin
• Guards against signs of premature aging
Eat Fiber to Fight Fat
For maximum fiber, eat lots of raw fresh fruits and vegetables. Adding fiber to the diet helps regulate blood sugar levels, which is important in avoiding diabetes, metabolic disorders, and unwanted weight gain. Eat the skins of your fruit and vegetables if they are organic and unwaxed; the greatest fiber and anti-oxidant/anti-inflammatory properties are in the skin.
Anti-Inflammatory Tips For Travel – Part 3
Try to use your air travel time to rest and regroup. If possible take a short nap. Try these tips to prevent fatigue and maintain hydration to keep skin from looking dull and tired.
-Prevent Fatigue
-Take an anti-oxidant supplement such as Total Skin & Body, to prevent fatigue
-Bring a bag of snacks as described above a quick pick me up
-Avoid caffeine
-Avoid pro-inflammatory starches and sugars. The worst meal you can eat is coffee and Danish, which is guaranteed to cause fatigue
-Choose fish and fresh vegetables if offered.
-Pasta, bread, rice and other starchy foods will increase risk of jet lag and fatigue
Maintain Hydration
-Drink plenty of bottled spring water to stay hydrated. I recommend at least 8 ounces every hour or two.
-Cantaloupe is excellent for helping keep skin hydrated from the inside out
-Apply an anti-oxidant rich moisturizer to face and hands
Anti-Inflammatory Travel Tips – Part 2
Flying can take a serious toll on the body—in fact, in some cases it can be deadly—and I am not talking about crashes, which fortunately are extremely rare. Know these important facts and ward off trouble before it starts
-Blood clots can form in the lower legs from sitting for long periods in cramped spaces—such as coach or economy seating. Being pregnant, overweight or having varicose veins can increase the risk. Try to get up and walk around when possible.
-Wear loose clothing and comfortable clothes and shoes
-Don’t cross your legs
-Keep the area under your seat free so you stretch your legs and exercise your toes
-Limit alcohol consumption on long flights. Alcohol can dilate blood vessels and restrict blood flow.
-Drink plenty of water
-Avoid caffeinated beverages
-Avoid salty foods
-Take a high quality omega 3’s essential fatty acid fish oil supplement. These natural anti-inflammatories will help prevent blood clots. Take 3 capsules twice a day, the day before the flight. -Take 3 capsules twice a day the day of the flight and take 3 capsules twice a day the day following the flight.
Tomorrow we will discover how to prevent fatigue and maintain hydration so we are not the worse for wear upon arrival
Anti-Inflammatory Tips For Travel – Part 1
Traveling can be both a joy and trial. If we properly prepare for the trip, we can better endure the tribulations. Follow these important tips when you fly the friendly skies.
Carry a small carryon bag and fill it with the following:
-A good book to keep your mind active and pleasantly occupied
-Topical anti-oxidants containing DMAE to prevent water retention and puffiness in face and eye area
-A bottle of spring water
-Wholesome snacks such as unsalted nuts, fresh fruit, all natural sliced turkey or chicken, an omega 3 hard boiled egg and a small container of plain yogurt.
Tomorrow I will share important health tips for the air traveler.
