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Anti Wrinkle Cream Or Oranges?

Anti wrinkle cream can be a wonderful companion in the fight against aging. However - and this is based on my own experience as well as vast research - if nourishing your outer appearance by using a good anti wrinkle cream is all you do to stay young, you’re fighting a losing battle.

Hi, my name is Tom. I have a wonderful secret to share with you. Albeit, a really, really simple secret. So simple, in fact, that you may deem it too simple to actually work when I tell you what it is.

I just turned 40. I look 25. No eye-wrinkles, no sagging anything - I look like I did 15 years ago. No kidding. I can’t go anywhere without getting carded, and when people check my ID, they just about have a heart attack. That, and they ask me what my secret is.

Is it good genes? No it’s not. My two sisters are my age, and they look ten to fifteen years older than me.

…ready for the secret then?

1. I take 1200-2000 milligrams of vitamin C (with bioflavonoids) and large doses of vitamin B (B 50 or Mega-stress will do) every day. I also enjoy eating oranges, which are rich in vitamin C.

If you google “Vitamin C anti aging”, you will find a well of information on the astounding anti-aging benefits of vitamin C.

Less known are the anti aging effects of vitamin B. I learned that secret over 10 years ago, when a 90 year old healer/kinesiologist/chiropractor told me to take vitamin B with every single meal (I usually eat 3-4 meals per day, and take half a vitamin B with each meal) to stay young. Vitamin B helps turn food into energy. Energy is needed for every single function in your body, including the regeneration of tissues like collagen, etc, that keeps you looking young.

You probably won’t find this information on vitamin B anywhere else, because the anti aging effect it has is indirect.

Are you getting this?

2. For years now, morning & night, I’ve been washing my face, followed by using a quality anti wrinkle cream.

…that’s it! I told you it was a simple secret. So simple that a lot of you will not take my advice and start using it. Your loss.

Please remember you will not see instant results from this (with the exception of the anti wrinkle cream, from which you should see results in about a month and a half). What you will be doing right off the get-go, is providing your body with stellar antioxidant support, as well as energy to regenerate and rebuild itself. As time ticks by and people start asking you what the secret to your youthful look is, it’ll be your turn to say: “it’s so simple that if I told you, you probably wouldn’t believe me”.

Don’t forget the part about using a quality anti wrinkle cream - in my experience it is equally important. Before you go buying one, please look out for anti wrinkle cream scams. There is a myriad of anti wrinkle creams out there, and most of them do not work! For great information about this, visit http://antiagingreviews.com

July 31st, 2008 Posted by Tommy Engan | Women | no comments

Stress Management-Be at Peace

Stress is brought about by many different things. Learning to manage stress is vital to leading a healthy happy life. Your body’s reaction to stress is just as different as the next persons’. Stress can cause many different reactions such as overly emotional, aggressiveness, anger and anxiety. Your body might react more physically, maybe through a heart attack, stroke, love immune system, or high blood pressure. Stress is how your body reacts to the outside world and its situations, and sometimes those situations get out of control. You need to learn how to control your reaction to stress as well as what triggers your stress to learn successful stress management.

A trigger can be anything. I can be something immediate like preparing for a date, making a speech, or the threat of physical danger. These situations happen and are over quickly. The stress will allow you to deal with these things immediately and then your body will return to its normal state. Long term stressors are different. A long term stressor can be things like divorce, having a baby, work or moving to a new location. These stresses can wear on the body and also cause serious health concerns.

Dealing with the triggers is important for managing stress. You need to pin point what is causing stress and figure out how to eliminate it or at least many it more tolerable. Most people know what the trigger is, but others have trouble identifying them. Hypnosis can assist you in discovering the trigger and help you learn how to deal with it. It is one of the most effective ways of dealing with stress as it deals not only with the trigger but your response to the trigger.

The body’s reaction to stress is different for everyone. Stress can be the cause of low work performance, sleep deprivation, or other addictions such as alcoholism, drugs and smoking. Your body might respond through skin breakouts, grinding your teeth, a panic attack or a low immune system. Just having some of these problems can lead to even more stress. Most people want to lead a happy and peaceful life free of stress.

Hypnosis will allow you to face your stress and its triggers head on instead of bottling it up. You will learn to relax your mind and breathing which will give your body a break that it needs. Hypnosis can help you avoid chronic problems caused by stress. You will learn to manage your stress in a healthy manor. Others may choose other ways of dealing with stress, such as medication, counseling or exercise but they are not dealing directly with the trigger and response. Hypnosis will address all of these things, it will even help you in other areas of your life that might cause you more stress such as weight loss, self confidence and fears.

Many new discoveries and theories are being made each day regarding stress management and treatment. The choice is yours. Only you can decide what is best for you and your lifestyle. Stress is something we are all going to have in our lives and something that will most likely not ever go away since our lives are forever changing. But you are in control of your body and it’s reaction. There is not time better than now to decide what will work best for you, make a choice.

July 30th, 2008 Posted by Sara Mendez | Women | no comments

Getting Pregnant and Hypothyroidism - How To Get It Right?

Thyroid disease can interfere with the process of getting pregnant and many women who are diagnosed with the disease think they can’t get pregnant. Women are tested for hypothyroidism and infertility problems at their first evaluation because this disease can cause problems with ovulation and menstruation irregularities.

It is because these diseases gain ability to develop dangerous problem with ovulation along with the menstruation irregularities. Sometimes there is not so much time between menstruation and ovulation for occurrence of conception with the infertility and hypothyroidism.

When it comes to conversion process of fertilized egg to nurtured egg while normal menstruation cycle, it takes about 13 to 15 days. If the phase is extremely short then it may appear alike infertility, but in fact, fertilization is present but miscarriage will occurs as soon as the starting of menstruation take place.

Thyroid function is not fully understood in the infertility areas, but they are very sure the reproductive system is interfered with. Hypothyroidism and infertility can also be found in men causing low sperm counts or reducing the lifespan of the sperm. This condition is treatable and can be corrected.

What if a women becomes pregnant with a partner having this disease

Hypothyroidism and infertility gain ability to interfere with the normal procedure of getting pregnant, but the disease of her partner will not have any effect on her pregnancy after once she is pregnant. If a female is not seeking the required treatment for her thyroid problem, then her probability of having miscarriage is much higher. It’s possible to explore numerous treatments methods which can assist the problem concerned to hypothyroidism and infertility, so you should look for a concerned professional for their recommendation.

Are there any treatments if you are pregnant

If you are not pregnant then the main goal targeted by the treatment program for both sexes is to supply the sufficient amount of thyroid substance inside the body in order to effectively increase the function of body. Medical evaluation may be required for you for a couple of month before you obtain the correct dose of thyroid replacement.

If you seek the proper medical attention, you can help with the problems associated with your menstrual cycle or sperm count. If you manage to get pregnant and have hypothyroidism infertility problems, there are further treatments available.

The thyroid function can get affected by the Changes in estrogen levels and this is considered as the one of the vital reason for why the treatment is absolutely necessary. You may have to change the doses during pregnancy and it may result a hormonal fluctuation period for up to 6 weeks.

This makes you to go for your 1st prenatal checkup no earlier than 6 weeks, but no longer than 12 weeks. Because of this, you will have more accurate reading of the doses required for your adjustment. Thus, Hypothyroidism and infertility doesn’t have to be one of the serious problems.

July 30th, 2008 Posted by Eddy Kong | Women | no comments

Coping with Rosacea Skin Disorder

Rosacea is a skin disorder that is often mistaken for severe acne or a sign of alcoholism. Some doctors believe it is a vascular problem at core. For people who have this disorder, it is very challenging. It is a chronic medical condition with no cure at this point. The symptoms are very real and can cause emotional pain and can be quite physically painful as well. However, many times the symptoms of rosacea can be managed.

What are the symptoms of rosacea? If you experience any of the following signs, you should consult a dermatologist right away. 1) Red or inflamed areas on the cheeks, forehead, nose, or chin 2) Visible blood vessels in the facial area 3) Pimples or bumpy areas on the face (other than whiteheads or blackheads) 4) Cheeks look flushed, but are not warm to touch (although sometimes is warm to the touch) 5) Watery eyes or irritated eyes in conjunction with the symptoms mentioned above 6) Thickening of the skin (occasionally) 7) Swelling of facial areas Over time, the nose may appear extremely red and bulbous, especially in older men 9) Sometimes rosacea appears on the chest, scalp, ears, or neck

The cause of rosacea is not known, but many doctors feel the root is a vascular problem. It seems to show up in both women and men sometime between 20 and 40 years of age. Sometimes menopause in women seem to be a trigger for it’s onset, due to “hot flashes” associated with menopause.

First and foremost to cope with rosacea, see a dermatologist who has helped others with this skin disorder. Rosacea can go into remission if you are careful to adhere to the plan recommended by your doctor. There are several lifestyle changes that can be made to ensure that the flares of rosacea won’t occur as often or as severely. Limit your exposure to sun and wind. Try to keep stress levels at a low and make lifestyle changes accordingly to accommodate that. Avoid alcohol, hot drinks & spicy foods. If you enjoy a bath, use warm or cool water instead of really hot water. Try low-impact forms of exercise instead of high impact ones, which can bring on a prolonged facial flush. Try to exercise in cooler conditions or air conditioned rooms. Hot weather will worsen rosacea signs.

There are home remedies that seem to have helped some rosacea sufferers. Creams containing green tea, Chrysanthellum Indicum, Niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3), or Azelaic Acid have been reported to help reduce the appearance of blood vessels and red capillaries when applied topically.

For some rosacea sufferers hot drinks and spicy foods can trigger a flare. If you find that is true for you, it’s best to avoid such.

If your doctor doesn’t prescribe special facial cleansers or products, I have found the following helpful. Use a very mild facial cleaner such as Oil of Olay sensitive skin facial cloths or Dove’s version. Be very gentle while washing your face, no heavy scrubbing. Do not use abrasive scrubs or astringent type products. I like using for moisture Neutrogena’s oil free moisturizer, and sometimes use pure emu oil as well. Many anti aging products tend to cause flare-ups. For cosmetics I like natural mineral makeup. There are many good brands out there. Try to get a green color corrector type product as a base under foundation, green counteracts the red of the skin and helps camouflage it so it looks more natural.

Men should use an electric razor rather than a blade to shave each morning. Follow up with a fragrance-free moisturizer.

Rosacea can be a debilitating skin disorder, but it doesn’t have to be. With proper treatment and lifestyle adjustments, it can greatly help reduce symptoms.

July 30th, 2008 Posted by Rachel Rae | Women | no comments

So You Need A New Bra

me Great New Bras

Let?s face it ? a great bra is hard to find. When most women do finally discover that perfect bra, it is almost impossible to let go of it…even when it starts to lose its shape. If you are one of these gals, here are some bras that you will want to buy multiples of.

The La Perla Vintage bra may be quite pricey at $127 dollars, though you will love the support and contour that this bra exudes. This bra features a padded underwire (this wire will not cut your skin!), though it must be hand washed if you want to keep it looking great.

Next up is the Victoria?s Secret Ipex demi, which is easily affordable at $45. This bra is great for those that need a bit of a boost without an obvious bump. Though this bra is fantastic all around, the underwire is covered by a very thin layer of fabric, which may not be all that comfy.

The On Gossamer ?Bump It Up? bra came out awhile ago, but it still remains at the top of the support list. As the name suggests, this bra will certainly have those girls standing proud, but it won?t show any awkward lumps or lines (also, this bran comes in a fantastic array of colors, so buy two!).

Look for a bra that has decent stitching around the strap area, and also find one that has a lot of extra material around the underwire. There is nothing worse than a wire that consistently pokes into your flesh. Also, make sure that you are properly fitted for a bra prior to purchasing any one of them.

While you can get fitted for a bra one time, it is best to ask for a fitting at a few different points in your life. Not only is it important to ask for a fitting as your age increases, but it is also important to double check your size depending upon the designer that you are going with.

As with clothes, bra designers tend to make all of their items a bit differently. Thus, you may be a 32 C in a Victoria?s Secret bra, but this may not work too well when it comes to La Perla. If you are going to buy from a discount store, check the store?s return policy, or try the bran on in the store before buying.

All of the bras mentioned above should be in stores now, though you may have to head to those nicer department stores to find some of them. If you find the perfect bra that is just a bit out of your price range, go ahead and splurge ? after all, a great bra is a girl?s true best friend.

July 30th, 2008 Posted by Tiffany Hart | Women | no comments