Everywhere we look in the western world we are inundated with pictures, images, icons and inferences of the 'perfect' female shape! The truth is that many of these images are altered or enhanced in some way and do not depict the typical female form. The pressure to lose weight is immense when we are bombarded every day with media selling products based on slimness, sex appeal and fashion. The constant message is that slimness will make you...more
How do you know if you are getting enough water each day? This is a really important question because many of us have deprived ourselves of water and have become so accustomed to living with less than what our body requires, we don't recognise the symptoms of thirst. The most common symptom is headaches. A major function of water is to flush toxins from the body. Your brain is 75% water, so even being slightly dehydrated can cause headaches....more
There are various acne scar remedies - both conventional as well as home remedies. Picking an acne or pimple with the finger or nail can cause permanent scars. It is important to resist the urge to touch or squeeze the acne and let it heal by itself.Home remedies for acne scars are effective for mild scars. Severe acne can leave scars that span a few layers of the top most layer epidermis. In such cases, natural acne scar remedies can be painfully slow or ineffective. In such cases conventional treatments can help remove the acne scars.Usually doctors and dermatologists recommend treatments like chemical peel treatment for acne scar remedy. Chemical peels come in various strengths and can be used depending on the nature of the acne scar that needs to be treated. Low concentration peels will work on mild scars, where as severe peels warrant the use of stronger peels.Chemical peels can also help remove years of dirt and debris formed by the dead cells that lay accumulated in the skin surface. People undergoing chemical peels could generally notice a few years off their faces - provided you choose the right chemical peel.Laser treatments and acne scar surgeries are very expensive....more
Shea butter, also referred to as karite, which means "life" has been used across the African continent for centuries. It hails from Central and Western Africa. It's actually a nut fat, as it's obtained from the fruit of the kernel. Shea nuts are picked by women, then par-boiled, and sun-dried for a week in order to dehydrate the nut. This...more
There are many causes of back pain. Injury, illness, herniated disks and poor posture are just a few. Muscle imbalances are one of the lesser side effects of improper use, posture, strain and injury, and are commonly the cause of the aches and pains associated with back pain. Unfortunately, most doctors don't diagnose muscle imbalances until it is...more
Last week the media circus surrounding the flu vaccine reached a crescendo. Half of all the flu vaccine supply is not available this year! Why? Because the British company that supplies half of the U.S. flu vaccine supply was shut down by health officials. Does it really matter? Unless you are under 2 or over 65 and are in poor health, It doesn't matter. Because of the flu vaccine shortage The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have said that healthy people under the age of 65 should do without a flu shot. Gee, that's what we just talked about. So even if there were enough flu vaccines, why would You be urged to get one? The CDC just said that healthy people under the age of 65 can do without a flu shot. Those of you who take care of your immune system Year 'round don't have anything to worry about. The question you want to ask yourself is "Do I really want to have a live vaccine injected or inhaled into my body when my immune system is not in the best of shape?" Before you decide just how easy this decision is to make, Let me explain a few things which will make the decision a little easier. This years' flu vaccine is tailor made from LAST years' flu strains, so it is not...more
Do a little people-watching, next time you're in the grocery line. There's always someone with a cart, bulging with every conceivable kind of diet food. Flats of turkey bacon prop listlessly against the fat free half & half and Olestra cookies. At...more
A nose is a funny thing. We tend to think about our nose only when it is too big, stuffed up, ready to explode in a sneeze, or focusing our attention on a particularly heavenly or nauseating smell. Yet, day in and day out, our nose is working hard...more
Consider this: Already since 1972, over 60 million people in the USA alone have successfully quit smoking! At one stage over 60% of the adult population was addicted to this drug. Today it is 28% and dropping. Now, isn't this a fair thought. If all...more
It's raining outside. Your shoes are still wet from your last walking session. You really should just go out and exercise, but there's something good on TV. Maybe later...Sound familiar?Now try this scenario: It's raining outside. Your shoes are...more
One way to combat the boredom many people complain accompanies eating healthy is to "eat outside your box," by experimenting with new foods and cuisines and by challenging your long held notions about what to eat and when. Iceberg is not the only...more
I have to admit that I sometimes find it amusing when someone knows I am a trainer and proceeds to elaborate on the hours that they spend in the gym. One example was a few years back when I was introduced to a nice young women, who proceeded to tell...more