Moisturizing Body Lotion The Secret to Fine Attractive Skin

Moisturizing body lotion is not a new phenomenon - they have been around for as long as I can remember but like everything else, our familiarity with them means we soon forget they hold one of the secrets to having soft, radiant, beautiful skin.

Soft Beautiful Skin - It Is No Accident
Having beautiful and soft skin is no accident, like the saying goes - there is 'a science to the madness'.
When we come across friends or colleagues who experience skin problems like eczema, dermatitis or even just dry itchy skin, it soon dawns on us that soft beautiful skin should not be taken for granted. We need a good moisturizer for beautiful skin and choosing the right one is key.

Choose the lotion that is right for you
You must use a moisturizing body lotion as part of your daily routine if you are looking to improve the condition of your skin and get it beautiful and soft.
There are different lotions out there that are crafted to cater for different skin types, so it goes without saying, that if you use a lotion that does not cater for your specific needs, you will not get the maximum benefit from it and your skin will not achieve its the best possible state of softness and beauty.

Different Needs For Different Skin Types
Lots of people wrongly choose body lotions because they look attractive on the shelves of their local convenience store, while some others select theirs because they are 'prominent'.
However, the 'popular' and 'attractive looking' lotions may not suit your skin type.
In my experience, starting the selection operation based on your particular skin type as well as any predisposing conditions your skin may have has worked best with my clients.
For example, if you have dry allergy prone skin, you will need a different body lotion to someone with oily acne prone skin. There is an element of trial and error involved here so do not be afraid to experiment.

Stack the odds in your favor.
Having said that, you can do a lot to stack the odds in your favor by doing a bit of research before committing your hard earned cash to a purchase.
Opting for a body lotion that is made from natural ingredients is more likely to get you the desired result of improving your skin.
Lotions that contain ingredients like Aloe Vera, Shea Butter, Olive oil, Castor oil and Emu oil are a handful that come to mind. They are well known for the moisturizing, nourishing and other valuable properties that they give to the skin.
The reasoning behind this idea is that products that closely resemble nature in their contents are less likely to have the unwanted side effects that their chemical based counterparts deliver.

By: Daniel Ricci

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What is the largest fruit on Earth

If you didn't know, jackfruit is the largest fruit you can find.
It has many health benefits and you have probably never heard of this fruit.
That is no surprise because it only grows in tropical areas where there is lot of humidity and warmth.
You can find it in India, Vietnam, or similar counties.
If you plan to visit one of those counties in the near future, remember this fruit and try it.
If you want, you can even buy it in America. For that, you will have to go to Indian market to get the fresh and ripe jackfruit.
If you do not have that kind of market in you neighborhood, you can buy it in the store.
You won't get the whole fruit, but you will get jackfruit in cans.
That is not as good as the fruit itself, but it can give you an idea of what it tastes like.
There are many jackfruit health benefits, and you should really try this fruit.
It has many fibers which means it is good for you digestion.
We are eating too much fast food and not thinking about our health.
Jackfruit can help us in that.
It contains many antioxidants, which are responsible for destroying free radicals.
Free radicals are responsible for damaging our cells, which means free radicals can cause cancer.
Among other things, jackfruit is good for anemia, for your cardiovascular health, for your skin, and for your general health.
Be smart, and start eating what is right for you.
If you want to buy this fruit, you need to choose a ripe one.
When you get it home, put it on the table just to see how big it is.
It is best that you cut it in 4 pieces so you can handle it easier.
Next, you need to remove the stuff that you do not want to eat.
That is pretty much everything.
The middle part of the fruit is not edible.
You need to dig for seeds and remove them as well.
If you want, you can cook them, and eat them later.
The good parts of jackfruit are the orange bits.
There are lots of recipes that include jackfruit. Some people even make ice cream from jackfruit and they tell me it is delicious.
I know that it is large, that it is ugly, but you need to push pass it's looks and color.
Some people say that is has a similar taste like a piece of meat.
I know that even vegetarians can eat it.
If you want to use the whole fruit, you can cook it's seeds and eat them as well.
They taste like potatoes.
Some people say that you should not consume this fruit while you are pregnant.
I do not know why is that, but i have read that many pregnant women consumed this fruit while they were pregnant and everything was good.
If you are not sure if you can eat something while you are pregnant, them it is best that you contact your doctor before eating or drinking anything.
Some say that eating this fruit is even good if you have diabetes or if you want to protect yourself from getting diabetes.
It controls blood sugars levels, so you have reduced chance of getting diabetes.
If you are concerned about your weight, you can relax, because jackfruit is great fro that.
It contains no fat, so you can eat it, and not be worried about how much calories you enter in your body.

Average jackfruit has only 90 calories.
There are also many varieties of this fruit, but you do not need to be concerned abut that.
Buy the one you like, and you won't be disappointed.

By: Trevor Neno

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Turmeric Curcumin, MSM, DHA, EPA and Vitamins the Antioxidant and Ati Inflammatory

Turmeric is a perennial plant found in the ginger family also referred to as Curcuma Longa. The dried roots and stock of this plant is the source of the orange and yellow flavor that is typically utilized in conventional Indian food preparation, in addition to Middle Eastern cuisine and most significantly curry. It's the active component in turmeric that can take credit for the flavors intense, rich color, and all of it's wonderful health advantages. The active ingredient that is very effective and adds an unique taste to food is referred to as curcumin.

Curcumin is the primary biologically active phytochemical substance of Turmeric. Curcumin is drawn out and researched for its distinguished range of health-related and disease-preventing medical homes. Molecular chemical formula of Curcumin.

Suppliers of turmeric based supplements thought of different variations intending to accomplish the expanding need. Among such latest supplement is supplied by New Horizon Supplements brand. This unique supplement consists of Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex® with BioPerine ®, fish oil omega 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), MSM(Methylsulfonylmethane) and Vitamins (C, B6 and B12).

Curcumin C3 Complex® provides the 3 active curcuminoids(Curcumin, Demethoxycurcumin and Bisdemethoxycurcumin) found in turmeric which is standardized to 95 percent curcuminoids for high purity and concentration. It consists of Bioperine, a black pepper extract that promotes absorption of nutrients in the digestive system for easy bioavailability.

2 Capsules recommended daily dose of this supplement consists of 1000 milligrams proprietary blend (Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex®, MSM, EPA, DHA), Vitamins (B6, B12, C), and BioPerine.

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic) are popular nutritional supplement by their own right with significant health benefits. This carefully developed turmeric based supplement makes taking numerous different supplements unneeded.

Fish oil omega 3 fatty acids, Eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, or EPA and DHA are important for body to work at the ideal level. MSM is understood to help with building muscles and could cause the physical body's all-natural capacity to burn fats. It could be made use of with like make a healthier physical body that you will absolutely really feel more comfortable with. MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) has some anti-inflammatory homes and could be made use of to soothe joint pains. It could control soreness in lots of components of the physical body. It could enhance respiratory problems. Vitamins B6, 12, and C are also important nutrients needed in everyday basis.

By: Lewis West

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Bowel Movements and Holistic Breast Health

Breast Cancer has become a major concern of today's women. That concern is brought about by the fact that most of us know or know of someone who has contracted this infamous disease. It is a major offender to women's health but there's a lot that can be done to reduce the risk of contracting this disease.

Fibrocystic Breast Disease is one of risk factors for breast cancer. It is, however, not as predominant as some of the more prominent breast cancer risk factors like early periods, family history, and late pregnancy. It does, however, bring about an increased risk and is one of the reasons why women undergo mammograms since the lumps of Fibrocystic Breast Disease are not easily distinguished from those of Breast Cancer.

Women who consume a low fiber diet and who suffer from frequent constipation are prime candidates for breast disease ( Breast Cancer or Fibrocystic Breast Disease ).

In a recent study, scientists revealed some startling facts. There was a significant association between abnormal breast cell structure and the frequency of bowel movements. A woman who had less than three bowel movements a week was in significant danger of contracting Fibrocystic Breast Disease. A woman who had daily bowel movements was in significantly less danger of the disease. This is undoubtedly due to the absorption of toxins from the stagnant fecal matter.

The best way to eliminate this situation is to keep things moving in your digestive tract. And the best way to do that is to consume high fiver organic foods or take fiber supplements.. Some of the high fiber foods are raw organic fruits (especially apples) and vegetables. Women who are vegetarians emit two to three times more estrogen's than women who are non vegetarians. Also, non vegetarian women have a 50% higher standard level of free estrogen which was reabsorbed from her intestinal tract. This difference is undoubtedly the result of the omnivorous woman's eating habits resulting in her consumption of less fiber than the vegetarian woman.

A higher intake of fiber, through diet or supplements, can result in more favorable intestinal flora. If you are concerned about Breast Cancer or Fibrocystic Breast Disease, taking a fiber supplement, consuming high fiber raw fruits and vegetables, or taking a probiotic or fiber supplement to enhance bowel function is highly recommended.

So it seems as if consuming high fiber and probiotics can be the key to keeping your bowels moving on a regular basis.. And that translates into a natural form of breast health. And to make things even better, a healthy digestive tract prevents a host of other diseases like Colon Cancer and the suppression of a well functioning immune system.
Breast Cancer presents a serious threat to women's health but, as you well know, there are numerous other threats like Heart Disease, Lupus, Fibromyalgia and numerous others. Some are life threatening and others make your quality of life extremely poor.

By: Ron Saucier

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Elimination Diets

Have you ever gone through the rigor of an elimination diet to see if there are foods in your diet that are causing unpleasant symptoms? Many of us have, or at the very least thought about it. The classic Elimination Diet is still the gold standard for uncovering food sensitivities. It was originally invented and popularized by Dr. Albert Rowe in his book Elimination Diets and Patient's Allergies, written in 1941. We are still using his concept to this day. Many healthcare practitioners, even medical doctors, recommend these diets on a routine basis. They too know that IgG tests, as I wrote about previously (insert link), are fraught with errors and are frankly unreliable.

So what does an Elimination Diet entail exactly? As aptly named, this type of diet seeks to eliminate many of the known common allergens (or as they should be more appropriately called, sensitivities) from the diet for a set period of time, usually 3 or 4 weeks. This gives the immune system enough time to calm down, so to speak, and ample time to see a reduction in symptoms. When foods are reintroduced, the symptoms they provoke are typically obvious and more severe than previously experienced. This makes it much easier to pinpoint the culprit foods.

Here are the foods typically eliminated on a basic elimination diet:

Wheat

Gluten

Corn

Soy

Dairy

Nightshades

Eggs

Peanuts

Alcohol

Caffeine

Cane Sugar

Artificial Sweeteners

Other foods eliminated on stricter plans:

Beans, peas, lentils

All seeds and nuts

ALL sugar (including maple syrup, honey, etc)

Beef

Chicken

Pork

Shellfish

Certain chemicals (tyramine, phenylethylamine, nitrates, MSG, etc)

As you can imagine, these diets are clearly no walk in the park. They are typically only suggested for patients that are willing and able to follow the protocol with the strong suggestion that the diet be guided by a trained practitioner. The rigor of the diet can be a hurdle for some, but this can be overcome with proper education, advice, and support. Most of us Dietitians have had training and practice during our schooling and are well qualified to walk patients through the process.

While you know now that elimination diets have been around for some time, you may have noticed they have started to become re-popularized lately, almost faddish in nature. Nowadays there seems to be countless books hitting the shelves talking about anti-inflammatory diet plans and specialized eating plans that claim they will help you shed weight, increase your energy, and even make you look years younger. What do all these diets have in common? They are based on the classic elimination diet!

As noted previously, these diets can be moderately restrictive or very restrictive based on what criteria you follow. That criteria is usually decided upon by you and your practitioner and what foods they seem to think are likely problematic in your particular case. While guided, informed and well-meaning, it's essentially a guessing game. Similarly when you follow the plan put out by some author who has never met you and certainly doesn't know your history or symptoms, it is an even greater guessing game.

And there you have the number one problem with our "gold standard." How in the world do we know what to eliminate and what to leave in? Why are we never recommending someone take out apples, for example, or quinoa, or other "healthy" foods that could be equally problematic. If you are one of the lucky few that reacts to only one or two of the common allergens, then this diet works great for you. Problem solved! I've met these people and the elimination diet has been a miracle. For others, however, it ends up being just another plan that didn't work. Clearly elimination diets can be helpful, but they just aren't the answer for everyone. I know this first hand because elimination diets never worked for me.

As I mentioned previously, there are several authors and experts that are now recommending different elimination diets as the miracle plan to cure your ailments and help you shed stubborn weight. Even Dr. Oz has an elimination diet plan! Knowing what you know now, you can immediately ascertain that this may hold true for a select few. For many, these diets won't address all of the problematic foods and you just spent money on yet another book or wasted weeks of hard work for little reward.

All that being said, I do think elimination diets have their place. I have had clients who were unable or unwilling to spend money on food sensitivity blood testing (the only one I recommend is Mediator Release Testing by Oxford Biomedical) and we successfully found an elimination diet plan that worked for them. This is the minority, however. We guessed and won. That doesn't always happen. Most clients who have already tried everything typically come to find out, through blood testing, that no one figured out they were reacting to random healthy foods (ie fruits, vegetables, gluten-free grains, etc) and therefore they fell through the cracks. There is where elimination diets show their limitations and knowing the right blood test to use is crucial.

The best use of an elimination diet is with a trained medical practitioner, particularly one that knows your entire health history and can help you devise the best diet plan. A book, a TV show, or an online guide is not the way to go. Sure, those avenues have obviously helped some, but a carefully tailored plan is the best option, especially for those with more severe and chronic conditions. Of course blood testing is even better and more targeted if you can find a practitioner, such as myself, offering Mediator Release Testing. Educate yourself on all the options before starting or otherwise all that hard work may be for naught.

By: Danielle Venhuizen

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Reduce Your High Blood Pressure Naturally

High blood pressure (hypertension) has become a major health concern in today’s stressful fast paced society.  One third of Americans have high blood pressure and as more women have entered the fast paced corporate environment, more women are starting to experience this condition. Actually, about half of those with high blood pressure are not even aware they have the condition.  That’s serious because high blood pressure causes more than 70,000 deaths a year and is directly related to 350,000 additional deaths from stroke.  It is commonly called the "silent killer" because in many cases there are no symptoms.  But it is a serious condition that can increase the potential for heart attack, heart failure, and kidney failure.  It can also cause hardening of the arteries, damage to the heart, and damage to the blood vessels.
   

So how do we get high blood pressure ?  Over time, our consumption of high fat meals has resulted in clogging of our arteries plus an accumulation of fat.  This condition is caused by a deficiency of calcium, magnesium, and fiber.  Also our propensity for consuming fast foods and our lack of exercise are not helping the situation.

But fast foods are not the only villains. There are other villains like a high sugar diet, grain fed red meat, excessive salt, excessive alcohol, smoking, being around smokers, and too much caffeine.  All these contribute to thickened blood with excessive mucous and waste plus insulin resistance resulting from poor sugar metabolism.

It has been proven through extensive research that people with high blood pressure who make a concerted effort to make healthy lifestyle changes have shown more improvement than their counterparts who relied on blood pressure prescription drugs.  Those who follow a vegetarian diet have fewer high blood pressure issues also.
   
If the idea of following a vegetarian diet does not appeal to you and you want to avoid prescription drugs, try supplements.  Try Potassium 300mg, garlic (Kyolic Formula 105 2 caps, Hawthorn 510mg x2, Reishi Mushroom 600mg x 2, Olive Leaf Extract 500mg x 2, and Rosemary 400mg x 2.  Start with one and increase by one until you find the right combination.
   
The ideal blood pressure is 120 over 80.  The 120 is called the systolic and represents the pressure exerted when the heart pumps.  The 80 is called the diastolic and that represents the residual pressure exerted when the heart rests between beats.  A reading of 140 over 90 is classified as hypertension.  If the diastolic (bottom number) goes over 105, severe hypertension is indicated.

When you go the doctor’s office, the standard procedure is for the nurse to check your blood pressure.  So how often do you go to the doctor’s office ?   If you’re a man it’s probably once a year or longer.  A lot can change in a year or two.  Men and women should keep regular tabs on their blood pressure.  Don’t wait for the doctor’s nurse to check it, check it yourself.  Home blood pressure kits can be purchased at your local drug store or even at your local supermarket.  Home blood pressure kits range in price from $20.00 to about $75.00, they are more accurate as the price goes up.

If you elect to purchase the least expensive kit, take it to the doctor’s office the next time you go and compare his reading with you home kit.  Actually testing your blood pressure at home is more reliable than testing at the doctor’s office because people often become anxious when visiting a doctor’s office which would result in a higher than normal reading.  Also driving to the doctor’s office in congested traffic will cause your blood pressure to rise.  When you test yourself at home you are more relaxed and a more accurate reading can be achieved.
   
A high percentage of high blood pressure cases are preventable without the use of drugs.  A good fat free and low salt diet can be highly effective in controlling high blood pressure.  Also drinking 8-8oz glasses of steam distilled bottle water a day will balance your body salt.  When your body feels dehydrated, it reacts by retaining sodium to reduce any further water loss which starts an endless cycle of craving for salt which your blood pressure and keep it within the acceptable range.
                              Remember those words, "The Silent Killer".
High blood pressure is an ailment suffered equally by both men and women. There are some ailments, however, that are directed towards more women than men. And some that target women exclusively. I have written an ebook titled Health Springs Eternal, A Holistic Approach To Women's Health Issues. This is a reference book for all women and the men who love them.

By: Ron Sauciron

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Back Pain-Help Is

Back pain, we assume it's caused by an injury, sleeping on a mattress that is old or too soft, or a bad spinal disk.  And as we attempt to eliminate the pain, we naturally channel our attention towards those issues.  But what if there could be another cause of your back pain that did not fall into any of the above categories.  Would you be inclined to check it out ?   If you have tried numerous other remedies with no success, my guess is you probably would.
   

When pain continues on an ongoing basis, it can usually be traced to a problem with one of the spinal disks. Each disk has a tough outer layer that covers a softinner layer.  If the outer layer deteriorates, the inner layer can herniate outward compressing a nerve root or possibly the spinal cord.  The result is pain or numbness.  About 66% of people who have continuous back pain have a pinched nerve or nerve irritation.

Our everyday activities cause minor stress to our spinal disks and vertebrae continuously.  In order for the spine to recover from this daily wear and tear it needs a good blood supply to bring in much needed oxygen and nutrients to carry away the cellular waste.  This blood supply flows from the lumbar arteries which branch off the aorta as it passes downward from the heart along the spine to the legs.  It seems as if the abdominal aorta is among the first to develop plaque (a blockage of blood flow).   Extensive studies have confirmed that people with a history of back pain have arteries in the lower back that are partially or completely blocked.
   

So the next question is "can this blockage be reversed without surgery or other invasive procedures"?  And the answer is yes.  That’s the good news.  You know what comes next.  Not the bad news but you may not like it.  So here it is.  You will have to change your eating habits by eliminating all meats,  chicken, pork, and lean beef. All have enough cholesterol and fat to cause blockage.  Fruits, vegetables, plant products, and beans have no cholesterol.

A vegetarian diet eliminates fat and cholesterol from the body, and because of the body’s amazing ability to heal itself, it allows the arteries natural healing process to start cleaning out the accumulated plaque.   Just as it took time for the plaque to accumulate, it will take time for the natural cleansing process to occur.  Be patient and stick with the diet.  You would be surprised at how many tasty dishes fall in that vegetarian category.

In the mean time, for back pain try the herbs Devil’s Claw and White Willow Bark, follow the dosage listed on the bottle. Keep this in mind.  The word vegetarian may sound like a dirty word right now.  But give it a chance.  Improvise on the recipes and stick with it.  You may also want to try meat substitutes.  I have tried several brands and have found some to be quite good.
   

If you are taking prescription or over the counter drugs on a regular basis, do a Google search to see if back pain is a side effect of that drug.  You will be surprised to see how many drugs have back pain as a side effect.  Your back pain could be solved by simply changing medications.
   

If nothing has worked, consider the most simple solution of all.  And I speak from personal experience.  I had a continuing problem with lower back pain and nothing I tried had worked until the thought came to me out of the blue.  And that thought was to try a kidney detox.  I drank 64 oz of distilled water every day for 20 days (the length of the detox) abstained from alcohol and coffee, and the pain gradually went away.
   

One final parting thought.  Our bodies talk to us and we need to listen closely.  When something starts to go wrong it speaks to us in the form of pain or some other form of discomfort.  It’s common knowledge that long term use of prescription drugs have a detrimental effect on our bodies.  If you have been taking the same prescription or over-the-counter drugs for a long time and you are experiencing unexplained pain, it could be your body telling you that it is time for a change.  It could be trying to get your attention by sending you pain signals.  Listen to your body.  A simple whole body detox or kidney detox could possibly be the answer to your problem.
Both men and women experience back pain almost on an equal basis. There are, however, some ailments that target more women than men. And there are some ailments that target women only. I have written a book on that subject titled Health Springs Eternal, A Holistic Approach To Women's Health Issues. This is a book for all women and the men who love them.

By: Ron Sauciron

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