Herbal and natural skin care, including other forms, have increased in popularity over the years. Herbal skin care treatments can be done at home with ingredients right from your own kitchen. Herbal dermis care treatments can be quite easy and cheap to whip up. Natural face care products are also available on the market at very affordable prices.
Herbal skin and body care and natural skin care products are now preferred by more and more people as they become more aware of the dangers of most skin care products that are laden with chemicals and other harmful ingredients.
Studies show that commonly used chemicals in skin and beauty care products like parabens and dioxanes can actually lead to cancer. Fragrances and alcohols also cause skin irritation and reactions like allergies, redness, and rashes.
Herbal and natural skin care products are a lot milder and safer than these products made with chemicals and synthetic ingredients. Here are some examples of herbal treatments you can try out at home using ingredients found from your own kitchen.
• GRAPES
You can use seedless grapes to remove the wrinkles from your skin. Cut the grape in half and crush it on the skin on the face and the neck. Make sure you apply it on areas where wrinkles are commonly found like around the eyes, mouth, and on the forehead. Leave it on your face for twenty minutes before rinsing with warm water. Do this every day and watch your wrinkles improve.
• LEMON
Lemon makes an excellent facial wash for oily skin. Add lemon juice to water then add some honey and cloves. Lemon helps wash away dirt but it can be quite strong so make sure to wash your face thoroughly.
Natural face care products are widely available too. Some of the best ingredients for skin care are manuka honey, avocado oil, and cynergy TK.
• MANUKA HONEY
Manuka honey has antioxidant, antibacterial, as well as anti-inflammatory properties. It works well for acne-prone skin and has anti-aging benefits. Manuka honey is also an effective moisturizer.
• AVOCADO OIL
Avocado oil is a very good moisturizer because it is rich in essential fatty acids. It is also high in antioxidants and has a high sterolin content that helps reverse skin damage and heal scars.
• CYNERGY TK
Cynergy TK stimulates the body to produce more collagen and elastin to restore the skin’s firmness and elasticity. It also works well as a moisturizer as it improves the skin’s ability to retain moisture.
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Category: Fitness
Colorado’s Bikems 2008: Paysimplers Don’t Just Donate, We Participate!
Last weekend, six of our own PaySimplers joined an estimated 3,000 cyclists in the 23rd Annual Great-West Life Bike MS, Colorado’s Ride 2008. Each rider is pledged to raise at least $300.00 for the cause, but most go above and beyond that amount. Team PaySimple, comprised of a total of almost 50 friends and family members, together raised over $35,000!
The ride encompassed 150 miles over two days. Starting June 28, Cyclists rode 75 miles from Front Range Community College in Westminster, CO to Ft. Collins, CO and returned to the college the following day. I asked our participants to share their thoughts about the experience or any inspiring moments they had during the 2-day race…
Elissa Beckman, Empowerment Director – “With almost 50 riders on our team, people tended to notice us and comment on our jerseys. It made for a great conversation topic when people would ask, “What is PaySimple?”. I must say, I never thought I’d be conversing with strangers about electronic payment processing while climbing through the mountains of Colorado.”
“Unique experience? Well, I might be the only person in the race who made it the entire 150 miles without a spill, only to eat it as I reached for my medal crossing the finish line. But I am still so happy that I participated!”
Wesley Cropp (on right), Account Executive – “Admiration was a constant feeling over the course of the two-day race; I was in awe at the physical ability of the experienced riders and headstrong nature of those that struggled with the course. The last quarter-mile was lined with supporters and family members, waving flags and holding out medals. With that kind of support, where I once felt tired I then felt like I could make it 20 more miles. That’s what it’s all about.”
Chris Kampfe (on left), Marketing Analyst – “The experience of riding with the team was brilliant. Each turn was a new experience, a constantly changing landscape. And when you came up on a hill, it’s inspiring to have a strong, supportive team to climb it with. It really didn’t hurt that everyone looked fantastic in their spandex either. Just sayin’…”
Jeremy Segale, VP of Operations – “The energy this weekend was amazing, over 3,000 riders uniting together to pedal against MS. I was proud to ride for Team PaySimple, the 7th largest team. It is great to be part of an organization that supports involvement in such a worthy cause.”
Jeff Gardner, President – “This is my fourth year doing this event and I am continually amazed at the support provided by the volunteers of this event, many of which are fighting MS. It is a huge undertaking to support riders of all abilities over such a long distance and the MS Society does an amazing job.”
“My most inspiring moment came from a brief speech at dinner on Saturday night by one of our team members who has three family members with MS. It was an emotional moment for Jamey and his passion to find a cure is very personal and contagious.”
With 82 cents of every dollar raised going to the cause, BikeMS raised an estimated $2.6 million this year. And while the tour is a fun and team-oriented way to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, it also creates awareness for the cause and gives hope to the 400,000 Americans living with MS every day.
So recruit some fellow employees, friends, and family members, and get your team together! There are WalkMS and BikeMS events in your area, and an endless number of worthy causes that your small business can get involved in — and you can take it from our own participants, that being involved is much more rewarding than just sending in a check.…
Attention Mothers: New Ideas About Prenatal Nutrition
Many pregnant mothers are shown bizarre illustrations of fetuses at different stages during development. I imagine that many of them wonder about exactly how the miracle of birth can happen out of such a small and strange-looking fetus.
More importantly, many mothers wonder at how important this small collection of cells is, and how it seems to also be exposed to all of the hazards of nutrition even before it is born.
Even miracles need to eat, and the things that a mother eats directly affect the life of an embryo, a baby, and an adult.
Nutrition during pregnancy is a really big deal, as you well know, and we’re going to briefly discus some basics here, if you have a minute for healthy motherhood.
So, we know that it’s important to take steps in ensuring the quality of a baby’s diet. Luckily, nature has taken many of these steps for us and inflicts ladies with irresistible urges for foods high in the nutrients their babies need.
This is why it’s so hard to resist fish sometimes, even we know that getting seafood poisoning could be disastrous and that violent stomach upset may threaten the baby’s life at certain stages.
The problem of getting the nutrients found in fish during pregnancy is not really a problem since the advent of fish old supplements. In fact, many of these supplements contain more than enough essential fats for the development of the baby’s mind, and although these cannot completely replace the nutrients found in a good helping of well-cooked fish, they will go a long way to achieving the peace of mind you’re looking for.
Check out the dosage of DHA in your fish supplement, and make sure it’s the recommended amount, at least 250 mg, for a healthy baby brain and body. If you’re taking fish oil, junior is going to get the ratio of omega nutrients that mommy is eating.
Be careful about vegetable oil, because it has way too much omega-6 in general.
There’s nothing like knowing that one’s child is getting everything they need for a long, loving, and successful life.
I know my mom is constantly affirming the virtues of prenatal vitamins and the role they play in healthy children and adults.
So, when you’re astonished that the cells in your fingers and toes are receiving many of the same ingredients to life as your fetus, remember that the way you treat your whole body will affect the life of the child to come, and that pregnancy nutrition is a hot topic for a reason. Of course, you don’t need to be told that whatever measures you would take for your own mind and body should be taken for the sake of your child as well.…
Medical Supplies for Diabetics
Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of people all over the world and is a condition that can lead to other more serious health problems, including kidney failure and even death, if it is not treated and managed properly. When a person has diabetes, their body is either unable to produce enough insulin, or can not use the insulin it does create properly. Often, medications are required to manage diabetes and there are a number of medical supplies that diabetics use to make sure that their blood sugar levels remain where they should be.
There are three main types of diabetes: Type 1 or juvenile diabetes, Type 2 or adult onset diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Of the three, Type 1 is the most dangerous and the one that needs to have the most treatment, including regular insulin injections. Gestational diabetes is a condition that usually occurs around the middle or last third of a pregnancy and goes away once the baby is born. Mothers with gestational diabetes usually do not pass the condition on to their babies.
Medical Supplies
When a person is diagnosed as being diabetic, they are going to need to have certain medical supplies on hand at all times, in order to monitor their blood sugar levels and make sure that they are getting enough insulin. A blood tester, usually referred to as a home testing kit, is needed and these are often used several times a day, as the blood sugar levels change with the foods that are eaten and even after certain activities. These home testing kits used to be large and cumbersome and the tests were painful (pricking the finger to draw blood for a sample). Today, the machines are very small and diabetics can test on other, less painful areas of the body, such as the arms or the legs. Some diabetics will also be required to give themselves regular insulin injections and their medical supplies will include syringes for this purpose.
The Insulin Pump
For decades, the only way many diabetics could get the insulin they needed was to give themselves injections, sometimes several times a day. Now, there are medical supplies that eliminate the need for injections and provide diabetics with a much more normal lifestyle, because they will not have to worry about taking time out of their activities to give themselves a needle. The insulin pump is one of the latest types of medical supplies for diabetics and it is normalizing a lot of lives. This has been a great thing for kids who have diabetes, because with the pump, they are able to lead much more active and normal, lives.
An insulin pump is a wonderful tool for helping to manage and treat diabetes. It provides the body with insulin as it needs it, eliminating the need for insulin injections. And, by using an insulin pump, diabetics are able to keep their blood sugar levels regulated and in many cases, patients may end up requiring less insulin over time. Insulin pumps are popular with diabetics of all ages and are used by many people who have Type 1 diabetes and even some people with Type 2 diabetes.
The insulin pump is a device that delivers insulin at different times throughout the day, whenever the body needs it. Since it is something that works continuously, the pump must also be worn during sleep and it keeps the blood sugar levels regulated at all times. Because it is small, it is not a hindrance to wear in bed and, after a while, wearers will not even know it is there. You can do just about anything when you wear an insulin pump, even go swimming, as long as you are not diving in deep waters. It is not a good idea to use the pump in hot water, so if you are bathing or using a hot tub, you should remove it for that time period.
You can even wear the pump when you are taking part in sports, even contact sports. The pump can be disconnected but it can be easily worn under clothes and padding, so you can take part in just about any sport you can think of, something that you may not have been able to do previously, when you had to take injections throughout the day. Insulin pumps are great medical supplies for kids who were never able to be really active before.
Insulin pumps are medical supplies that are not inexpensive but there are many health plans that will cover some, if not all of the costs. If you or someone you love has diabetes and needs to take insulin, you really need to learn more about this terrific little device. If will make your life a whole lot easier and you will …
Enjoy Rapid and Healthy Weight Loss With the Mediterranean Diet!
The Mediterranean approach to eating is widely accepted as one of the healthiest diets in the world. In this case, the word “diet” refers to a particular cuisine, but experts have found that this same method of eating can provide rapid and healthy weight loss!
The Mediterranean diet combines cuisines from southern France, Greece, Tunisia, Morocco, Spain, and southern Italy. Made up mostly of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, heart-healthy oils and fats, nuts and beans, and lean protein, this diet enables you to eliminate unhealthy processed foods with little effort.
Obesity has the power to shorten your life span by five to twenty years! The Mediterranean diet can help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight, without the deprivation associated with most diets. Amazing health benefits have been attributed to this particular diet. These benefits include a decrease in the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, heart disease, and even cancer!
Consider for a minute the ten power foods of the Mediterranean diet: almonds, bell peppers, broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, blueberries, grapes, strawberries, olive oil, and whole grains. Imagine the enjoyment you can get out of incorporating these nutrient-rich foods into your meals!
Most weight loss plans avoid fats of all kinds. The Mediterranean diet encourages you to use extra-virgin olive oil. The addition of this heart-healthy oil provides a sense of taste and satisfaction that we associate with “comfort foods.” You will be eating foods so rich in flavor that you will be satisfied with less, and shocked when the weight starts falling off.
The Mediterranean diet is not about counting calories or fat grams. If you eat the right foods in reasonable portions, and combine that with daily activity, you will experience rapid and healthy weight loss! You will discover that you are not really “dieting” but that you have simply changed your way of eating. Unhealthy processed foods will no longer hold any appeal for you. You will be tempted and enticed instead by fresh, nutritious foods that are full of color and flavor!
There are many Mediterranean diet books available and delicious, free Mediterranean diet recipes are easy to find. To get started, you simply need to focus your meals on fresh produce, olive oil, whole grains, and lean protein. Make it a point to learn more about this healthy cuisine and enjoy a long and healthy life!…
Rheumatic Heart Disease Causes, Symptoms And Treatments
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever is uncommon in the US, except in children who have had strep infections that were untreated or inadequately treated. Children ages 5 to 15, particularly if they experience frequent strep throat infections, are most at risk for developing rheumatic fever. The infection often causes heart damage, particularly scarring of the heart valves, forcing the heart to work harder to pump blood. The damage may resolve on its own, or it may be permanent, eventually causing congestive heart failure (a condition in which the heart cannot pump out all of the blood that enters it, which leads to an accumulation of blood in the vessels leading to the heart and fluid in the body tissues).
Rheumatic Heart Disease Symptoms
The symptoms of rheumatic fever usually start about one to five weeks after your child has been infected with Streptococcus bacteria. The following are the most common symptoms of rheumatic fever. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
– Joint inflammation – including swelling, tenderness, and redness over multiple joints. The joints affected are usually the larger joints in the knees or ankles. The inflammation “moves” from one joint to another over several days.- Small nodules or hard, round bumps under the skin.- A change in your child’s neuromuscular movements (this is usually noted by a change in your child’s handwriting and may also include jerky movements).- Rash (a pink rash with odd edges that is usually seen on the trunk of the body or arms and legs).- Fever.- Weight loss.- Fatigue.- Stomach pains.
The symptoms of rheumatic fever may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your child’s physician for a diagnosis.
Treatment for rheumatic heart disease:
Specific treatment for rheumatic heart disease will be determined by your child’s physician based on:
Your child’s overall health and medical history.
– Extent of the disease.- Your child’s tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies.- Expectations for the course of the disease.- Your opinion or preference.
The best treatment for rheumatic heart disease is prevention. Antibiotics can usually treat strep throat (a Streptococcus bacterial infection) and stop acute rheumatic fever from developing. Antibiotic therapy has sharply reduced the incidence and mortality rate of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
Children who have previously contracted rheumatic fever are often given continuous (daily or monthly) antibiotic treatments to prevent future attacks of rheumatic fever and lower the risk of heart damage.
If inflammation of the heart has developed, children may be placed on bed rest. Medications are given to reduce the inflammation, as well as antibiotics to treat the Streptococcus infection. Other medications may be necessary to handle congestive heart failure. If heart valve damage occurs, surgical repair or replacement of the valve may be considered.…
Sensitive Teeth Treatment and Prevention For Patients
Ever wondered, why you can’t take up cold, hot or even sweet things in your mouth, without getting aching feeling in your mouth. In some extreme cases, patients can’t even touch their tooth with their tongue or other teeth. In such cases, it is advisable to consult a dentist for your treatment.
Most people ignore this pain due to lack of time and money. Some others simply ignore it that is nothing of concern and dismiss it, altogether. But the fact is that it is a kind of tooth condition, when people have to suffer from pain, as and when they consume anything that hurts their tooth.
There are generally two types of tooth sensitivity:
Dentinal: Dentin, the middle layer of tooth is covered and protected by enamel above the gum line and centum below the gum line. Tooth’s center has a nerve branch, emerging from tooth pulp.
After prolonged neglect, dentin and centum are stripped-off leading to exposure of inner dentin. This dentin has nerve center in it which gets exposed to hot and cold liquid and creates sensitivity. It’s actually the nerves which get affected and cause dentinal sensitivity. One or more teeth can be affected by dentinal sensitivity.
Pulpal: The center of tooth constitutes blood vessels and nerves. When, the pulp of teeth gets exposed to different temperatures, then it causes sensitivity, known as pulpal sensitivity. It is generally connected with single tooth.
Causes of Sensitive teeth are:
o Poor oral hygiene
o Vigorous brushing of teeth, leading to destruction of enamel of teeth
o Tooth wearing for longer time.
o A filling which gets cracked over a period of time
o High consumption of acidic foods or beverages
o Tooth whitening with poor roots and excessive tooth whitening
o Untreated cavities
o Improper surgery in which roots of teeth are exposed
o An infection in tooth
o Broken or cracked tooth
All these problems are avoidable and treatment is also available for them. Therefore, it is better to have proper oral hygiene. Brushing twice a day, using soft brush, have proper and timely dental check-up and keep proper record of all visits help in prevention of sensitive teeth in most cases.…