7 Tips For Beautiful Skin

For most women, part of the morning and evening routines involve a skincare regimen of applying creams, moisturizers, tonics, lotions, and the like. Why do women put themselves through this? They do it primarily to combat the signs of aging, and to maintain youthful looks and beautiful skin! It is a safe bet, however, that most women haven't put much thought into what is in the products that they are using.

Some women probably do not realize that what they are putting on their skin may actually be undermining what they are trying to prevent to begin with. In fact the average woman puts twelve products on her skin daily, most of which contain harmful chemical preservatives. Dr. Myron Wentz, founder and chairperson of USANA Health Sciences, has this to say about beauty in the company magazine's June/July 2005 issue: "Some say that beauty is only skin deep. Nonsense! I believe that true beauty is a reflection of true health, and true health begins deep inside each and every cell in the body. But true health and true beauty have an outer component, which is why we require protection from environmental insults such as solar radiation, pollutants in our environment and the drying effects of air. . . The fact is you simply cannot contain a healthy body if your skin isn't healthy. And your skin can't be healthy if your are subjecting it to toxic substances that are ultimately absorbed into your body."

So, what can women do? How can they combat environmental pollutants, the affect of solar radiation, and the drying effects of air? How can they be sure they are using the very best products on their skin so they can be healthy inside and out? Here are 7 tips to assist in this process:

1. Be very aware of what is in skincare products. Use products that are all natural as much as possible.

2. Look for products that contain Dermal Surface Renewal Technology. DSR smoothes away existing signs of aging such as laugh lines, crows feet, and dullness.

3. Use products that have regenisomes. Regenisomes penetrate the skin to speed cell renewal after sun exposure. They also use the light of photosomes to undo sun damage, and have ultrasomes to renew skin while sleeping.

4. Find products with Proteo-C and Proflavonol-T. These two vitamins protect the skin from premature aging caused by the sun, pollution, and other environmental factors. They also provide advanced nutrition to the skin to keep it appearing smooth and firm.

5. If possible, use products that are paraben free. Parabens are synthetic chemical preservatives that are widely used in personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, hair styling products, make-up, facial masks, skin lotions and creams, and deodorants. They also are typically ingredients in baby lotions, shampoos, and other personal care products for infants and children. In addition, parabens are in many foods and pharmaceutical products. Researchers are beginning to find parabens in benign and malignant human breast tumors. While some studies have challenged their toxicity in many products and question their long term affect on humans, using products that are paraben free can eliminate the risk of exposure to this harmful chemical.

6. Drink plenty of water! Water hydrates skin and hair as well as flushes toxins out of the body.

7. Limit stress or learn to manage it effectively. Stress is harmful both emotionally and physically. Find that stress reliever activity that works best and use it on a daily basis!

Follow the above 7 tips to true beauty and health.

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54 Ways To Lose Weight

Try to add as many of these tips to your daily routine, and you will surely be well on the way to a slimmer, healthier you. We don’t get fat overnight – so you should expect it to take a certain amount of time to lose that weight again, but don’t give up! Persistence, Determination and Grit - They should be your watchwords. These tips work – if you stick to your plan!

1.        Eliminate one tablespoon of fat a day and you will lose 10 pounds in a year.

2.        Avoid strange fad diets-if you can’t eat that way for the rest of your life, don’t waste your time or your health.

3.        Limit alcohol consumption - each serving contains 100 to 150 calories.

4.        Eat fruit at least twice a day.

5.        Keep a food diary about your food choices, indicating how hungry you are each time you eat. Pay particular attention to your level of hunger when you snack.

6.        Perform aerobic exercise a minimum of 30 minutes three times a week. Log this on your food diary. Aerobic means any exercise that increases your breathing and heart rate. Walking is fine! Do only what you can to begin with. If you have other health problems, consult your doctor before embarking on any strong physical exercise.

7.        Gradually increase the length and frequency of your workouts.

8.        Weigh yourself no more than twice a week. And do it in the morning after going to the bathroom – it’s the most accurate reading.

9.        Give yourself a non-food reward for every 5 pounds lost.

10.    Slow down your eating speed—make meals last at least 20 minutes. Try eating with the other hand or taking a sip of water between bites.

11.    Use smaller plates.

12.    Bring your lunch to work at least three times a week.

13.    Start to strength train twice a week as your fitness improves. Building muscle increases your metabolism and forces your body to use fat, not muscle, when you’re cutting back on calories. Cut down on carbohydrates and stick to lean white meat and fish, and you will notice vast improvements here.

14.    Stop eating while watching television.

15.    Have someone else put away leftovers.

16.    Buy a good low-fat, low-calorie cookbook or magazine subscription.

17.    Try two new reduced-calorie recipes a month.

18.    IMPORTANT - Eat breakfast daily. This suppresses the appetite for most of the day and provides fuel for the brain while at work or looking after the kids! You will feel better and have more energy all day if you eat a low fat cereal in the morning.

19.    Don’t read while eating.

20.    Have a sweet treat once a week.

21.    Keep healthful snacks at home and at work.

22.    Limit your cheese consumption to reduce fat and saturated fat—use cheese and lunchmeat with less than 5 grams of fat per ounce.

23.    Add calorie counting or fat-gram counting to your food diary for a few weeks if your weight loss is slowing down. Maybe you’re missing something.

24.    Substitute herbs and spices for salt.

25.    Shop for food when you are not hungry, and use a shopping list.

26.    Replace ground beef with ground turkey or soy crumbles in dishes such as spaghetti. Don’t skip the protein in your meals; find a leaner substitute.

27.    Eat three vegetables a day.

28.    Always eat sitting down.

29.    Request that your family and friends respect your efforts to lose weight and get fit—beware of loving  sabotage.

30.    Take a walk when you’re stressed or angry.

31.    Eat two dairy products a day—be aware of your calcium intake. Select low-fat or nonfat dairy products to reduce fat calories.

32.    Order dressings and sauces on the side and apply them with a fork.

33.    Increase your fiber intake—chose whole-grain breads, cereals and pasta products, legumes, and raw fruits and vegetables.

34.    Add slow-down food to your meals—crunchy vegetables, a large glass of water, hot soup or beverages, or fresh fruit to fill you up.

35.    Cook with chicken broth, nonstick cooking spray, wine or water.

36.    Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day.

37.    Shrink portion sizes of meats and starches, and pile on the vegetables.

38.    Ask how the food is prepared when ordering in a restaurant.

39.    Choose low-fat frozen yogurt or frozen juice bars instead of ice cream. Be careful of the portion size - these foods still have calories!

40.    Select clear broth- or tomato-based soups over white soups.

41.    Keep the junk foods out of sight in your home and workplace.

42.    Take walking shoes or a jump rope with you when you travel to keep up with your exercise.

43.    If you’re getting off track, try to pre-plan your food intake for the next three days by writing it down.

44.    Buy frozen diet dinners with 10 grams of fat or less and 800 milligrams of sodium or less.

45.    Avoid batter coating or breading.

46.    Use two egg whites in baking instead of one whole egg.

47.    Stretch during television commercials—arm circles, leg lifts, head tilts, etc.

48.    Eliminate the butter on your rolls or popcorn.

49.    Learn to say  no  gracefully when a friend or relative offers you a second helping.

50.    Choose pizza with vegetable toppings rather than high-fat meats, such as sausage and pepperoni.

51.    Ask for less cheese. Have you ever tried tomato pie?

52.    Choose cooking techniques that keep fat to a minimum, such as baking, grilling, broiling, roasting or steaming.

53.    Add more low-fat soy products to your diet for the soy protein and health benefits.

54.    Forgive yourself when you slip—and make the next food choice a healthy one.

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