Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Acne Scars

Acne is one of the most common skin disorders that can cause damage to skin.

Its not only may disfigure skin, but it also affects the psychology of the sufferer.

Its that begins with plugged skin pores develops in stages.
 

It affects almost everybody at least for some part of their life.

It is common during adolescence though it affects many into late adulthood.

It causes much disturbance and may sometimes cause depression and low self esteem. The individual affected by it usually frequently washes the affected area, tries different soaps and other home remedies which rather than reducing it may worsen it.

Scrubbing and abrasives should be avoided. Experts have said that they irritate the skin, which should be left intact as a natural barrier against the acne-causing bacteria.

As you may know, sun does kill bacteria, but it doesn't mean that it won't harm the skin. Note that the sun also acts as an astringent that dries, tightens and clogs the skin pores. Thus, you should just spend limited time under the sun. At least 15 minutes to the face and arms daily is enough.

If extreme heat causes clogging of the pores, extremely cold weather causes it as well. So, avoid extremely cold weather so you don't freeze and clog pores. It is ideal that you moisturize your face and body, and stay in temperatures ranging from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Exercise for stress reduction by swimming in a properly treated indoor swimming pool. But, use the Ozone purified pool if possible. It is interesting to know that the swimming pool water is typically 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit, which is well below the normal temperature of 98.6 degrees of your body. Therefore, the swimming water cools your whole body, including the it affected areas, while providing excellent exercise to the rest of you. This even reduces stress as well as physical attention.

Change linens, wash cloths and body towels after each use. It is for the fact that they are great places for acne-causing bacteria to grow and be reapplied to the skin later. Also, wash white facial cloths, pillow covers, as well as personal undergarments daily with Vinegar, tea tree oil or essential oils of Lime, lemon or orange so to lessen the its-related bacterial development. It is also often suggested that you apply a natural detergent for washing.

Squeeze the juice out of fresh lemons or limes. Apply the juice directly on your scars using a cotton ball. Let your skin soak up the lemon juice for a while before washing it off with water. Lemon juice improves the appearance of dark blemishes by lightening them.

Mix sandalwood with a few drops of rosewater to make a paste. The sandalwood and rosewater paste can be used as a facial mask and can be directly applied on the scarred area. Leave the paste on for more than an hour. Wear it overnight if you can. Wash off completely with water.

This is an effective method of how to treat them because of sandalwood’s soothing and cooling effect on the skin.

Slice up a tomato and place it over your face. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A that hinders overproduction of sebum that causes it. Vitamin A also has antioxidant qualities that refreshes and renews scarred and damaged skin.

Olive oil does not only improve the taste of food, but can also improve the appearance of them. Massage olive oil on the scarred skin. Olive oil has a moisturizing quality that softens the skin’s texture and reduces visibility of them.

Honey is another natural moisturizer that can help in treating them. You can use honey as a mask or orally take a specially formulated honey treatment.

To treat them, use this mixture as a face mask: 1 tablespoon of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of oatmeal, and a few drops of lemon juice. Pat the mixture onto them, leave on for 10 minutes, and rinse off.

A popular way of how to treat it is to use a face mask made out of tomatoes and cucumbers. These two combined can greatly reduce the visibility of them. Using a tomato and cucumber face mask also tightens the pores of the skin giving it a nice, even texture.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Health Care Tips & Benefits-How to stay healthy and fit


















Some simple and effective health care tips and that could redefine your concept of health to a greater extent.

(1) Move your body. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn.
Do anything that moves your limbs as it is an effective fitness tool and a stress buster.
(2)Cut fat by avoiding fried foods, burgers and fatty meats. Opt for lower fat versions such as substitute butter, fat free cheeses and mayonnaise.
(3) Smoking is injurious to health, so quit smoking to stay healthy. Thought for the day: Give up just one cigarette - the next one.
(4) Stay away from stress. Exercise, meditation and spending 30 minutes a day doing something you like will allow you to stay cool.
(5) Protect yourself from pollution. If you can't live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes and exercising near busy thoroughfares.
(6) Floss your teeth. People who floss their teeth are more health conscious than people who don't. So floss and be your body's boss.
(7) Avoid excessive drinking. As studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day (two for men) can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems like cancer.
(8) Have a positive outlook. There's a definite link between living well and having a cheerful outlook on life. You can't be unhappy when you're smiling or singing.
(9) A natural remedy for coughs is a teaspoon of honey with a pinch of ground black pepper 2-3 times a day.
(10) Beans are said to be rich in 'flavonoids' that help protect against heart disease and cancer. So don’t forget to eat your beans!
(11) According to a new study drinking tea over a long period-- long, green, or black--builds strong bones. Bone loss can start in the thirties, especially in women.
(12) To treat sunburn, take some leaves from an aloe plant and refrigerate them. After they have cooled, you can peel off the top layer of a leaf and apply the exposed gel directly to the sunburn.
(13) Practice laughing at yourself. You just can't help becoming more accepting of your own shortcomings, and that's a sure-fire stress-buster.
(14) Exercise is a powerful remedy against depression. The body's natural endorphins, elevated by a good workout, will naturally improve your mood.
(15) Avoid the use of alcohol, sedatives and antihistamines which cause a "loggy," drugged feeling. Eat less protein and fat in favor of fruits and vegetables.
(16) You may be wondering what seatbelts have to do with health. Statistics show that wearing seatbelts keeps you safe and therefore allows you to live longer.
(17) Do not take fried foods instead have baked or steamed food. Include lot of salads and fruits in your diet. Take only one type of fruit at a time.
(18) Whenever you are going somewhere near, make it a point to walk. Go for a walk every morning.
(19) Yoga is one of the best ways to keep yourself fit and healthy. Meditation calms and relaxes your mind.
(20) Take a nutritious diet which is very important for both physical and mental health. Include lot of fresh fruits, vegetables and pulses.
(21) Take a nutritious diet which is very important for both physical and mental health. Include lot of fresh fruits, vegetables and pulses.
(22) Take up a hobby besides your profession. It is a great way to relax and be happy. It relieves you of stress.
(23) Go for an early morning walk and enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful sunrise. It is a sure way to de-stress yourself.
(24) Listen to any music of your choice. It is a great way of relaxing.
(25) Massage is a great way to de-stress yourself. Have a massage with essential oil or a warm scented bath.
(26) Laughter is a great medicine. Watch a humorous movie which is a wonderful way to relax.
(27) Don't bottle up your emotions, share it with a trusted friend or write it in a piece of paper and tear it.
(28) Laughter is the best medicine according to many doctors. In fact, a single laugh may boost your immune systems defenses for up to 3 days.
(29) A good to know health tip is that beer and wine can actually be good for you and help you to live longer.
(30) Eating a naturally healthy breakfast every morning makes you less likely to suffer a heart attack.
(31) A 4-5% reduction in your water intake may reduce your concentration and performance by as much as 30%.
(32) Eat at least one good serving of uncooked food before every meal. You'll be pleased by how much weight you'll lose and how much better you'll feel.

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