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How To Stay Younger & Healthy Naturally

All we are concerned about aging, not just by our appearance, but also for our mental and physical health. The truth is that all we can do to stay healthy and young, also help us to get a better look. It has always been said that the face is the mirror of the soul, so if you’re well on the inside, as reflected on the outside. There are many things that can help prevent aging, from cosmetics to an exercise routine and good diet. Here are 10 ways to say avoid premature aging and also keep you healthy and radiant.

Ways to stay young longer & Healthy:

Bring a healthy, balanced diet. Raw fruits and vegetables contain enzymes, a substance essential for our body. Enzymes are responsible for catalyzing chemical reactions in our bodies, working within some of our cells and in the digestive system. If we lack an enzyme is aging and lost vitality. The organs stop working properly and our body deteriorates. It is also important to consume foods rich in antioxidants, such as olive oil, nuts, green tea, cereals, legumes and blue fish.

Sleep and rest as needed. The not sleeping well or not you need sleep; it can produce kinds of cardiovascular diseases, respiratory and metabolic.

Exercise- Simply walking fast half-hour daily exercise improves
blood circulation. Other activities like dancing, swimming or playing sports
will keep us in shape. Regular eating produces obesity, osteoporosis, and fatigue
when performing any type of exercise and back problems or muscle. Bodybuilding
exercise at least 3 times a week prevents loss of muscle volume and play.

Avoid stress- Stress affects our nervous system, causing chemical changes in our body. A person may suffer with diseases and stress disorders such as hypertension, gastritis, ulcers, insomnia, changes in appetite, fatigue, etc… The best thing to relieve stress is to relax, but that is not easy for a person with stress, so you have to use breathing and relaxation therapies such as yoga. Other activities such as sport, dance or do something we like (reading, listening to music), can relieve stress.

Caring for the skin- Keeping the skin clean exfoliated and moisturized is essential to the regeneration of cells and the elimination of toxins. Our skin changes over the years due to hormonal changes as they are continuously exposed to external agents. Also, poor diet and smoking or drinking is reflected in our skin. Using anti-wrinkle creams and products prevents loss of firmness and elasticity in the skin. We must take care with more attention to the eyes, neck, lips and hands, as they suffer the most over the years. Today there are many types of creams and cosmetics that help prevent premature aging.

Drink plenty of water-. Drinking 2 liters of water a day helps keep the skin well hydrated and avoid kidney problems. It is important to protect your skin in summer and winter because the cold can become dehydrated and suffer premature aging. We must always use sunscreen to avoid burns, stains and skin cancer.

Keeping the mind active- It is very important to keep our minds active to prevent the deterioration and brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease appear. Leer, learn new things, doing puzzles and playing chess or other game that requires mental dexterity, helps keep the mind in shape. Not smoking, not abusing alcohol or caffeine. It is proved scientifically that smoking causes premature aging of the skin. Drinking alcohol or smoking can cause disease over time, such as cancer. Alcohol contributes to the deterioration of the brain. The abuse of coffee produces hypertension and digestive problems. Be happy. Have a good life, be happy with ourselves, laugh often, and generally be happy to help live a healthier life and longer.

Herbal Acne Treatment

Acne is, perhaps the ugliest disease to have on earth. Most prevalent among the teens and preteens, acne may also affect the adults at the adult onset. This disease is found in both the males and the females, though males are most likely to be affected and have a long lasting appearance. It is believed that more than 60% of the male population has suffered from this disease. The symptoms of this disease are skin eruptions and inflammation. It is a disease of the hair follicle or scientifically speaking pilosebaceous unit. In the United States of America, it is perhaps the most common disease found in every other male or female you encounter. As medically known, Acne Vulgaris has the symptoms of blackheads, whiteheads and pimples appearing on your face. It is generally found in the upper part of the torso, such as the face, shoulders, neck, etc.

Once these have been explained, a need for a remedy naturally arises. There are various ointments and pills available in the market which does not even need the prescription of a doctor out of which the Dabur Gulabri – Rose Water (Cleanser, Toner, Refreshner & Moisturizer), is the best. They cure the pimples and it doesn’t appear again. You can simply buy them and apply them as and when you wish. But what’s the use? If you use some other product, the acne will appear once again when you stop applying them as acne vulgaris always has a tendency to recur and these recurrences can’t be prohibited if you use non-herbal creams. Moreover, most of the creams leave a permanent scar on your face which leaves your skin tone uglier than before.

When you have had enough of home remedies for acne such as application of benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, and even then got no results, it is better to move on for herbal remedies such as Biotique – Wintergreen for Acne which need to be applied on just the pimples and not the other parts of the skin.

Normally the herbal tablets of pills contain Cleaver leaves and burdock leaves. They also contain tea tree oil and clove both of which have various applications other than the cure of acne. The Dabur Gulabari contains rose water which provides and effective solution for you acne problems. But it is suggested that before applying any of these herbal products on your face, just wash your face with a non-comedogenic cleanser which exposes the pores for the ointment or herbal mixture. Results of these how up within a week

Aren’t you the most blessed? You have a soft, supple and gentle skin. No marks, no flakes, no blemishes, no scars. A glowing, patchless skin – yes you have a Normal Skin.

All those with normal skin can definitely boast of their spotless beauty but beware of those who eye on you. Not much effort is needed to safeguard your smooth texture skin. Of course, here are a few handy tips:

• Use a mild soap
• Use the right kind of balanced moisturizer and toner
• Avoid extreme heat and cold
• Drink a lot of water
• Treat your skin with gentle massages

Those with normal skin are free to eat whatever they want but be cautious, over-consumption of oily stuff may make your greasy and too much dryness may chap your skin.

Especially in women with normal skin, some pimples may pop up during their monthly menstrual cycles but soon die down on their own. Do not panic and prick or press them.

The bad part of normal skin is that it shows up signs of aging much faster – wrinkles and freckles begin to appear much earlier. Daily cleaning, toning and proper nourishing can wade off this.

Nature’s got a lot many to help you out to retain your baby like skin. Use lemon – it works wonders in reducing oiliness. Also fruit packs with banana, orange, grape do much of their work. All grandma’s easy home tips really help – use turmeric with milk, rub raw slices potatoes and cucumber, make an oatmeal and curd pack and much more.

Take a little care of your skin and the whole world will take note of you.

acne-face

Mirror is my worst enemy, I have acne!!!!

But what’s acne & how?

Acne are protrusions formed on the skin due to the over activity of the oil glands. The over secretion of oil clogs the skin pores and leads to deposition of dust and grime. All these break out as blackheads, pimples and cysts. They stay for long and usually leave their identities in the form of scars, blemishes and pits. So, worrisome is the acne.

Acne is common in teenagers due to over working of the sex hormones during puberty. But badly affected are those with oily skin for they are more prone to this skin disorder.

The causes may be heredity, hormonal levels and changes, food habits, infections, stress, improper beauty care or even pollution.

The prevention tips for acne is to eat the right kind of food, I mean avoid oily food but add more of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Also, keep your skin dust and oil free by regular and periodic cleansing, ex foliating, toning and right moisturizing. Above all, do not prick, pluck or squeeze for it will leave life time scars.

Can Acne be treated?

Yes, there are a roll out of innumerable products for the prevention and cure of acne. If you have acne and is not severe, try any product but I would rather suggest medical help at initial stage. A dermatologist will guide you find your way out of acne.

ACNE IS EMOTIONALLY TAXING:

Yes, people with acne always worry about their otherwise good skin. They try to compare their skin type with those with clear skin and wish and long that their’s could have been so. So, it causes a lot of stress and people sometimes avoid socializing. Stress in turn plays its role – it aggravates acne.

Dont worry, there a lot of home made remedies, various products and even laser therapies for acne and scar treatment.

If you have a dull and flaky skin, it’s because your skin is not able to retain the moisture. Yes, it is the main characteristic of dry skin. The skin looks pale and chaps off during extremes of weather – both high heat and over chillness.

The low moisture levels causes all the hell – chapping, itching, flaking and the skin gets pale.

Is there no solution to this? Of course, there is:

• Maintain the moisture content by regularly removing the dead cells – I mean ex foliate. Do not scrub much, use a soft skin brush
• Use a suitable cleanser and do not use a detergent based soap
• Do not wash in tap water – a dangerous enemy to dry skin; it causes more dryness. Instead, wash in mineral water
• Do use the right kind of moisture generously – all day long to keep your skin a little greasy.
• Of course, during summer – use a proper SUN PROTECTION FORMULA (SPF) lotion to ward you off the heat
• Do gently massage the skin with baby oil after a shower.

DO’s in diet for dry skin

• Cod liver Oil – Best for good skin health
• Drink a lot of water
• Eat nuts, garlic, onion & eggs – but check out on calories please!!!
• Beans and beef are good
• Avoid coffee and alcohol
• Say no to hot water

Dry skin is prone to acne, but don’t worry not as bad as the oily skin. But, be cautious of the early ageing of the dry skin.

Treat your skin like a baby, it will stay supple as long as you want.

Is there anyone in this world, be it young or old, who does not want an ever-glowing and radiant skin. Although, skin is only an outer covering to the flesh, it is the skin that gives a proper look to every part of our body. Particularly, everyone is more concerned about their facial skin for your face is your first appeal to your appearance.

To protect this invaluable treasure in our body, we do take utmost care to maintain our skin. It is very upsetting for anyone even if there is a small scratch on the skin. So, sensitive is our feeling for the goodness of our skin.

Right from the earlier days, there were a lot of home preparations and remedies to maintain the skin texture. But now, nothing to worry, there is no dearth for beauty products offered by umpteen number of companies. Actually, beauty care product is one of the most competitive segment in today’s market.

Before we talk long on skin and it’s care, shouldn’t we know our skin type.

What’s your skin type:

• Too flaky and dry – Oops, you have a DRY SKIN
• Too sticky and grimy – Sorry, very sensitive, your’s is an OILY SKIN. Beware!!!
• Not too dry or oily – Thank the lord, NORMAL SKIN

Skin care is not only a routine but an art. So, take care to ensure that you use the right product that best suits your skin type.

“ Care for your skin as you care for your kin”.

Are the oil glands in your skin over working? Do you look shiny and greasy all the time. Oops, you have an oily skin.

Secretion of more oil by the sebaceous glands makes the skin oily and the large pores show that up making the skin greasy.

Oily skin is worrisome because it is more prone to acne and pimples. The main causes could be heredity, hormone levels, improper food, usage of unsuitable cosmetics etc. Usually, teenagers do develop an oily skin during puberty but fades off after some time. Unlucky are the ones who continue to have an oily skin.

Oily skin is very sensitive and problematic causing blackheads and pimple which leave behind scars and blemishes for life long.

Dont worry, here a set of useful tips:

• Use hot water to clean your skin
• Use a cleanser at least 2-3 times a day
• Fuller’s earth, clay and mud packs, aloe vera are good toners
• Use a suitable astringent
• Rub a slice of cucumber, tomato or even lemon juice when free
• Turmeric and sandalwood are best friends for oily skin

Eat right to take care:

• Avoid oily and junk food
• Include a lot of green and leafy vegetables in your diet
• Drink plenty of water

Of course, you still have your friend – a dermatologist, to help you maintain good skin.

All is not bad about oily skin, it does not age as fast as the other skin types. I mean, your skin makes you look young for your age.