More than 35 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate changed hands in the United States on Valentine's Day this year. The holiday's total chocolate sales approached $1 billion. Yet this confection's link to hearts is extending beyond the lucrative candy business.
Bulk candy chocolate and cocoa powders are derived from beams that contain hefty quantities of natural antioxidants called flavonoids. In recent years, research has correlated consumption of tea, red wine, and other foods rich in these compounds with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Realizing that this observation might transform chocolate's reputation from junk food into health-promoting snack candy companies and the American Cocoa Research Institute (ACRI) in McLean, Va., have begun pumping money into studies of chocolate's antioxidants.
Those investments now hint at big payoffs. New findings - many reported for the first time last month in Washington, D.C., at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) - suggest that chocolate's chemistry confers cardiovascular benefits.
Though preliminary, the research indicates that cocoa and chocolates not only contain natural compounds that can protect the heart and blood vessels but also that the quantities present in commercial products may be sufficient to exert measurable effects.
These studies are prompting manufacturers to reevaluate how they make chocolate, since some techniques unintentionally eliminate flavonoids. Mars, Inc., recently developed a proprietary process to preserve flavonoids. By next month, the company plans to be labeling U.S. products made with the process, which they call Cocoapro. Then, observes Harold H. Schmitz, Mars' director of nutrition and analytical services in Hackettstown, N.J., consumers can identify chocolates retaining much of a cocoa bean's initial flavonoid riches.
A 40-gram serving of milk chocolate typically contains around 400 milligrams of antioxidants, about the same quantity as a glass of red wine, according to research published last year by Joe A. Vinson of the University of Scranton (Pa.). Dark chocolate aficionados will be happy to learn that a serving of their favorite contains more than twice that quantity - roughly the same amount as a cup of black tea. Unsweetened powdered cocoa starts out with almost twice as much of these antioxidants as dark chocolate. But to make a cup of hot chocolate, the cocoa is diluted with water or milk and sugar, so the flavonoid total per serving plummets to about half of that present in milk chocolate.
At least as important as the total amount of flavonoids, however, is the potency of these antioxidants, Vinson notes. And the potency of those in chocolate is impressive, his team reported in the December 1999 JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY.
Vinson and his colleagues found that, matched molecule for molecule, chocolate's flavonoids are more powerful than vitamins such as ascorbic acid in limiting the oxidation of cholesterol circulating in low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) and very-low-density lipoproteins. Arteriosclerosis studies have suggested that oxidation of these lipoproteins is an essential step in the creation of artery-clogging plaque.
Vinson, whose work was supported by ACRI, doesn't know which chocolate products the institute gave him to test or the complex mix of flavonoids within them.
Yet individual flavonoids - some 4,000 have been identified in plant products so far - vary not only in potency but also in mode of action. The primary family of flavonoids contributing to the antioxidant prowess of chocolates is the procyanidins, notes Schmitz. Their basic unit is a three ring molecular structure. The mature cocoa bean contains pairs known as dimers, triads known as trimers, quartets known as tetramers, and larger ensembles of these units.
Test-tube studies by German scientists recently showed that chocolate's tetramers were the top performers among this group in curbing the type of oxidation that free radicals can wreak in blood vessel walls. That's potentially important, Schmitz notes, because such naturally occurring radicals can inflame vessels, a process that fosters a dangerous rupturing of arteriosclerotic plaque (SN: 2/6 99, p. 86).
Chocolate's tetramers and larger procyanidins also help relax the inner surface of blood vessels according to studies in isolated tissues headed by C. Tissa Kappagoda of the University of California, Davis School of Medicine.
This relaxation "is a major player in vascular health," he explains. People in whom it's absent or grossly impaired often have high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, or other symptoms of cardiovascular disease.
In healthy blood vessels, Kappagoda noted at the AAAS meeting, much of this relaxation is controlled by the production of nitric oxide (SIN 3/23/96, p. 180). His research, funded by Mars, indicates that chocolate's compounds exert their relaxing effect by increasing nitric oxide concentrations.
Test-tube studies by Schmitz's team at Mars dovetail with the findings by both groups. Chocolate procyanidins can dampen the activity of enzymes that trigger inflammation and ratchet up production of nitric oxide, Schmitz reported at the meeting. Moreover he notes, both of these actions may be independent of the flavonoids' antioxidant role.
Yet Cesar G. Fraga of the University of Buenos Aires hails the procyanidins' antioxidant activity. In work funded by Mars, he has demonstrated a rise of chocolate-derived procyanidins in the blood of men and women who had just eaten semi-sweet chocolate candies. His team found that blood sampled 2 hours after candy consumption protected its circulating lipids from oxidation. The more chocolate eaten, the better the protection.
Earlier test-tube studies, he says, indicate that the procyanidins may function as a first line of defense against damaging oxidants - sparing vitamin C and other antioxidant vitamins that would otherwise be destroyed in the battle. In these experiments, while all of the tested procyanidins appeared active, the pentamer offered the best protection.
Nutritionist Carl L. Keen, Fraga's collaborator at UC Davis, has conducted additional Mars-funded work. At the AAAS meeting, he unveiled data from new studies indicating that flavonoid rich foods may benefit the heart yet another way, by damping the reactivity of blood platelets.
When stimulated by any of several chemical triggers, these cells turn sticky, helping blood to clot. Doctors often recommend that people at risk of heart attacks take aspirins to reduce clotting. Keen's data now show that chocolate's procyanidins work like especially mild aspirins.
His group gave water, procyanidin-rich cocoa, or alcohol-free red wine to groups of 10 men and women. The researchers sampled and tested the volunteers' blood 2 and 6 hours later.
"This is important," Kris-Etherton says, "because a higher ratio of HDLs to LDLs is associated with a decreased risk of heart disease."
Why should consumers trust the tantalizing data on chocolate if they're all coming from industry-funded research? 'That's a valid question," acknowledges nutritionist John W. Erdman of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign who co-chaired the AAAS symposium on chocolate. Though he believes people should be skeptical, he also points out that these studies would never get off the ground without candy industry financing.
Erdman likens the situation to Quaker Oats' funding of research that laid the foundation for studies that proved oats' ability to lower serum cholesterol. Similarly, soy producers funded most of the initial work showing that proteins and antioxidants in their crops could fight heart disease. When it comes to potential neutraceuticals - foods offering health benefits - publication of a critical mass of promising, peer-reviewed, industry-financed studies appears necessary before the government will step in with financial support, Erdman says.
While U.S. chocolate makers would love to be able to adorn their labels with health claims, Schmitz says that "a lot of research needs to be done before we get to that point."
If that ever happens, chocolate will have come full circle, says Louis E. Grivetti, a nutritional historian at UC Davis. His research team is documenting extensive medicinal use of chocolate and cocoa that dates back at least 500 years throughout Europe and the Americas. Healers used them to treat dozens of conditions, including tuberculosis, anemia, gastrointestinal upset, and kidney stones.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Why Cook with Cast Iron Cookware?
I'm a recent fan of cooking with cast iron cookware. My interest started with my frustration with Teflon coated pans and their tendency to lose their nonstick coating over time. I really dislike replacing my pans. And of course some people express concerns about the safety of ingesting tiny particles of Teflon, although there's so far no definite evidence of health hazards.
While talking with my mother I learned that she was looking at cast iron cookware as an alternative. When properly seasoned it is fairly nonstick, and it can last for generations.
I guess my husband paid attention to my complaints about my nonstick pans. He got me a cast iron pan the following Christmas. I was and still am delighted. I now also have my grandmother's old cast iron pan. It's a true delight.
Cast iron cookware can actually make your cooking a bit healthier. It adds a bit of iron to your food. How much depends on the age of the pan and what you're cooking, but the tests have been done, and they are quite clear. It's really nice knowing that something good for you is being added just through your choice of pan.
Cast iron heats very evenly. It may take a touch longer, but it's really not that much of a wait for it to heat up. You can even use it in the oven, which most other pans are not supposed to do.
It's very affordable. When I price cast iron in comparison to stainless steel pans, the iron ones often come out cheaper.
It's more nonstick than stainless steel or aluminum pans. Food can still stick, but in my experience it really doesn't do so all that badly. And if you want a quick way to remove it, I've read that filling the pan with water and then heating it to boiling makes it easier to get the food off.
One thing you will always have to do with cast iron is make sure that you dry it completely, or you do risk it rusting. The easiest way to do this is to place it on the stove and turn on the burner until the pan is completely dry. Give it a light coating of vegetable oil, and you're in good shape.
This bit of extra care is very much so worth it to me. I have pans that I will probably never need to replace, and can be handed down after I am gone. No health worries due to what the pan is made of. All in all I find it to be a very good deal.
While talking with my mother I learned that she was looking at cast iron cookware as an alternative. When properly seasoned it is fairly nonstick, and it can last for generations.
I guess my husband paid attention to my complaints about my nonstick pans. He got me a cast iron pan the following Christmas. I was and still am delighted. I now also have my grandmother's old cast iron pan. It's a true delight.
Cast iron cookware can actually make your cooking a bit healthier. It adds a bit of iron to your food. How much depends on the age of the pan and what you're cooking, but the tests have been done, and they are quite clear. It's really nice knowing that something good for you is being added just through your choice of pan.
Cast iron heats very evenly. It may take a touch longer, but it's really not that much of a wait for it to heat up. You can even use it in the oven, which most other pans are not supposed to do.
It's very affordable. When I price cast iron in comparison to stainless steel pans, the iron ones often come out cheaper.
It's more nonstick than stainless steel or aluminum pans. Food can still stick, but in my experience it really doesn't do so all that badly. And if you want a quick way to remove it, I've read that filling the pan with water and then heating it to boiling makes it easier to get the food off.
One thing you will always have to do with cast iron is make sure that you dry it completely, or you do risk it rusting. The easiest way to do this is to place it on the stove and turn on the burner until the pan is completely dry. Give it a light coating of vegetable oil, and you're in good shape.
This bit of extra care is very much so worth it to me. I have pans that I will probably never need to replace, and can be handed down after I am gone. No health worries due to what the pan is made of. All in all I find it to be a very good deal.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Beyond the South Beach Diet - How to Cook Low-Carb Long Term
The South Beach Diet is one of the most popular diets in decades. All over the world, people are taking off weight by stripping carbs and, in the process, learning to eat healthier meals. One of the true beauties of South Beach is that it teaches you a whole new way of eating for a healthier, happier lifestyle. Eating healthy the South Beach way requires an adjustment in your cooking styles, too, though. Once you learn to cook low-carb, you'll find it easier to maintain your new weight and your new healthier lifestyle. Here are some tips to help you put it all together.
1. Invest in a good cookbook.
The third phase of the South Beach diet is a lifetime maintenance plan that lets you eat a wide variety of healthy foods. If your recipe repertoire was based on high-fat meals with creamy sauces and processed foods, you'll need to build up a stock of new recipes. The South Beach Diet book is a good start. It contains a lot of easy to cook recipes that will get you started on building a new repertoire of healthy meals. You'll also find dozens of South Beach cookbooks on the market that will give you some ideas on the best ways to put your new-found food savvy to use.
2. Think fresh!
Processed foods are the very antithesis of healthy low-carb eating. Even processed meats are packed with fillers that add in carbs and calories without offering anything in the way of nutrition. Try to shop the outside aisles of the supermarket - fresh fruits and veggies, meats and dairy - and avoid all the filler meals in between.
3. Learn simple cooking methods.
Learning to cook the South Beach way is surprisingly simple - a lot simpler than the techniques you probably use for cooking now. Steaming, poaching, braising, roasting and grilling involve very little prep time. If a recipe calls for dredging in flour or dusting with breadcrumbs, throw it out. You'll learn a whole new appreciation for real, whole foods when you cook them simply.
4. Color your plate pretty.
A healthy plate is full of vibrant, brilliant colors. When you prepare a plate for yourself, think in color. Deep green, dark orange and bright red vegetables are low in healthy carbohydrates, minerals and vegetables. White potatoes, rice and breads are not. Your best bet is to eat your veggies when they're at their peak of color - before overcooking robs them of their minerals and vitamins.
5. Spice it up!
Spices are a great way to brighten up flavors in your foods. There's a whole world of spices at your fingertips, and learning to use them can really wake up your plate and your palate. Learning about the spices used in various regional cuisines can help you turn a meal from bland to POW with just a few shakes of the spice bottle. Some spices and spice combinations to try are:
Curry isn't just for Indian food anymore. A sprinkle of curry (use a light hand!) can really wake up the flavor in a fresh fruit salad, especially when you add a dab of vanilla.
Cinnamon is an unusual and delicious spice addition to chicken dishes.
Lemon grass oil adds a tart edge to salads and vegetables. Just a dash added to the olive oil when you saut
1. Invest in a good cookbook.
The third phase of the South Beach diet is a lifetime maintenance plan that lets you eat a wide variety of healthy foods. If your recipe repertoire was based on high-fat meals with creamy sauces and processed foods, you'll need to build up a stock of new recipes. The South Beach Diet book is a good start. It contains a lot of easy to cook recipes that will get you started on building a new repertoire of healthy meals. You'll also find dozens of South Beach cookbooks on the market that will give you some ideas on the best ways to put your new-found food savvy to use.
2. Think fresh!
Processed foods are the very antithesis of healthy low-carb eating. Even processed meats are packed with fillers that add in carbs and calories without offering anything in the way of nutrition. Try to shop the outside aisles of the supermarket - fresh fruits and veggies, meats and dairy - and avoid all the filler meals in between.
3. Learn simple cooking methods.
Learning to cook the South Beach way is surprisingly simple - a lot simpler than the techniques you probably use for cooking now. Steaming, poaching, braising, roasting and grilling involve very little prep time. If a recipe calls for dredging in flour or dusting with breadcrumbs, throw it out. You'll learn a whole new appreciation for real, whole foods when you cook them simply.
4. Color your plate pretty.
A healthy plate is full of vibrant, brilliant colors. When you prepare a plate for yourself, think in color. Deep green, dark orange and bright red vegetables are low in healthy carbohydrates, minerals and vegetables. White potatoes, rice and breads are not. Your best bet is to eat your veggies when they're at their peak of color - before overcooking robs them of their minerals and vitamins.
5. Spice it up!
Spices are a great way to brighten up flavors in your foods. There's a whole world of spices at your fingertips, and learning to use them can really wake up your plate and your palate. Learning about the spices used in various regional cuisines can help you turn a meal from bland to POW with just a few shakes of the spice bottle. Some spices and spice combinations to try are:
Curry isn't just for Indian food anymore. A sprinkle of curry (use a light hand!) can really wake up the flavor in a fresh fruit salad, especially when you add a dab of vanilla.
Cinnamon is an unusual and delicious spice addition to chicken dishes.
Lemon grass oil adds a tart edge to salads and vegetables. Just a dash added to the olive oil when you saut
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Fast Foods Don't Have to be Fat Foods
Let's admit it, man cannot live on bread alone. Day in and day out, we consume fast food like we need to drink water or take a bath. And can we help it? Those scrumptious mouthfuls satisfy our fancy like we couldn't imagine. We eat away not withstanding the fact that they contain very high amounts of fat, calories, cholesterol, sugar and sodium. Not all fast foods though are unhealthy and by eating them in moderation, we are not putting our bodies too much at risk. Luckily, there are a lot of things you can do to alter your daily intake of fast food.
If we limit eating or skip the fattening dressings or toppings on burgers and salads, then we can guiltlessly enjoy them on occasion. Avoid sandwiches with cheese or mayo dressing topped with soda. Pick broth-based soups instead of the cream-based ones. Try to eat healthier, grease-less breakfasts at home as much as you can. Keep away from having them from your favorite diner or taking them to-go. Usually too, crispy foods means deep-fried so this is one more thing to watch out for. Stay more on the likes of broiled, grilled, baked or stir-fried ones rather than deep fried. Try not to order combo meals as well as they force you to finish up what you could normally eat sometimes. Instead, order the smaller servings/sizes. If it cannot be helped to order in bigger amounts then you can just save what you have left to-go and have it for lunch or dinner.
If you really have that itch and are going fast food crazy, try substituting your diet with "alternative" fast foods such as canned tuna, canned juices, cereals, instant oatmeal, granola bars, dried/fresh fruits, yogurts. These stuff you can add in your grocery list and you can easily stock them up in your kitchen and pack them with you for work or anywhere you need to be.
It wouldn't hurt to satisfy our taste buds with the traditional fast foods we come to know and enjoy once in a while. But always remember that you are what you eat. Hence, be mindful of the nutritional content of your meals. There's nothing more rewarding than giving your body what it's worth and by changing the way you define and eat fast foods, then you are giving yourself a delightful treat more than you know.
If we limit eating or skip the fattening dressings or toppings on burgers and salads, then we can guiltlessly enjoy them on occasion. Avoid sandwiches with cheese or mayo dressing topped with soda. Pick broth-based soups instead of the cream-based ones. Try to eat healthier, grease-less breakfasts at home as much as you can. Keep away from having them from your favorite diner or taking them to-go. Usually too, crispy foods means deep-fried so this is one more thing to watch out for. Stay more on the likes of broiled, grilled, baked or stir-fried ones rather than deep fried. Try not to order combo meals as well as they force you to finish up what you could normally eat sometimes. Instead, order the smaller servings/sizes. If it cannot be helped to order in bigger amounts then you can just save what you have left to-go and have it for lunch or dinner.
If you really have that itch and are going fast food crazy, try substituting your diet with "alternative" fast foods such as canned tuna, canned juices, cereals, instant oatmeal, granola bars, dried/fresh fruits, yogurts. These stuff you can add in your grocery list and you can easily stock them up in your kitchen and pack them with you for work or anywhere you need to be.
It wouldn't hurt to satisfy our taste buds with the traditional fast foods we come to know and enjoy once in a while. But always remember that you are what you eat. Hence, be mindful of the nutritional content of your meals. There's nothing more rewarding than giving your body what it's worth and by changing the way you define and eat fast foods, then you are giving yourself a delightful treat more than you know.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
How To Take Care Of Your Dry Skin
Dry skin can be a real pain to care for and to live with. If you have dry skin you know exactly what I mean. Your skin can become flaky and sometimes may even appear red and irritated. There are many over the counter skincare products that make promises to cure dry skin problems most usually these claims are unfounded and they rarely live up to the hype.
You don't have to be stuck with dry skin. We will share some simple changes you can make in your daily skincare routine that will help you to make your skin more healthy and vibrant in no time.
People suffering from dry skin have exactly the opposite problem of those with oily skin in that they suffer from a lack of sebum or oil production where people with oily skin have an overactive production. Sebum, which is made from skin cells, is vital to healthy, elastic skin. Because people with dry skin have insufficient oil production it must be replaced from the inside and the outside.
For starters, find a good moisturizing cream that is very rich but not too heavy. Natural creams that contain chamomile and aloe vera are very soothing and will help with dryness and healing.
The next thing you need to look at is your diet. You must take a hard look at what you are eating and how healthy or unhealthy it is. Your skin is actually the largest organ of the body and needs nourishment just like the rest of the body. Some of the best supplements for your skin include Omega-3 oils, Vitamin E, and B-Complex vitamin. This is one of the easiest and best things you can do to take care of your skin.
Taking this two pronged approach will reward you with lasting results that you will be able to see in a short time.
You don't have to be stuck with dry skin. We will share some simple changes you can make in your daily skincare routine that will help you to make your skin more healthy and vibrant in no time.
People suffering from dry skin have exactly the opposite problem of those with oily skin in that they suffer from a lack of sebum or oil production where people with oily skin have an overactive production. Sebum, which is made from skin cells, is vital to healthy, elastic skin. Because people with dry skin have insufficient oil production it must be replaced from the inside and the outside.
For starters, find a good moisturizing cream that is very rich but not too heavy. Natural creams that contain chamomile and aloe vera are very soothing and will help with dryness and healing.
The next thing you need to look at is your diet. You must take a hard look at what you are eating and how healthy or unhealthy it is. Your skin is actually the largest organ of the body and needs nourishment just like the rest of the body. Some of the best supplements for your skin include Omega-3 oils, Vitamin E, and B-Complex vitamin. This is one of the easiest and best things you can do to take care of your skin.
Taking this two pronged approach will reward you with lasting results that you will be able to see in a short time.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Hollywood Actress Exposes Horror of Breast Implant Complications
At a 35th birthday party for rapper P. Diddy in November of 2004, actress Tara Reid exposed more than just a left mammary; she exposed the truth about breast implant complications and the horrifying effect that breast augmentation surgery can have on a woman's body. While she posed on the red carpet for photographers, the top of Reid's dress fell, exposing her left breast and what looked like a completely reconstructed nipple.
The actress, evidently mortified as photographers snapped pictures, fell prey to the all-too common complications associated with breast implant surgery. But, this wasn't even the first time that Tara Reid's breasts became water cooler fodder.
Shortly after filming American Pie, the world noticed as her breasts grew from a measly A-cup to D-size overnight. It became immediately apparent to all of America that the actress underwent major breast implant surgery at the very young age of 18.
At the time, no one realized the extent of the actress' battle with her breast implants, probably due to some hard PR work on behalf of the actress. But, in 2004 as Reid and her augmented breast strolled down the red carpet on the way to Diddy's 35th birthday bash, no amount of PR could hide the fact that the actress suffered from some horrific complications associated with her breast implants.
Every year in this country, thousands upon thousands of women undergo some type of breast enhancement surgery, but thousands also have their breast implants removed due to associated complications that most commonly include breast implant rupture or shifting, to more serious complications such as chronic infection of the breast, in some cases leading to breast cancer.
Luckily for the women who choose surgical methods of breast augmentation, no paparazzi follow them around, waiting patiently for a breast to slip and expose their secret breast implant complications. If America could feel the pain that everyday women experience for larger breasts on a regular basis, it would certainly result in a sharp decline in the number of breast implants performed by plastic surgeons each year, especially for women who decide to go under the knife at such a young age as actress Tara Reid.
Fortunately today's woman can choose from a veritable buffet of natural breast enhancement options. No longer do women need to suffer the horrific complications associated with breast implants in order to achieve the larger breasts that they desire. In today's market, there are other safer, all-natural breast enhancement alternatives for a woman looking to increase the size of her breasts.
These options boast safety for any woman, in an over-the-counter alternative, with none of the side effects or complications involved with breast implant surgery, and a fraction of the cost associated with breast enlargement surgery.
As for Tara Reid, reporters now argue that the actress actually has the ugliest breasts in the world. But, it's pretty apparent that the complications that the actress suffered due to her breast implants are more common than women want to admit.
Fortunately, many women can look in the mirror happily and appreciate their natural breasts, and others who aren't as happy with the way they look, choose safer, more natural breast enhancement methods of increasing their breast size.
The actress, evidently mortified as photographers snapped pictures, fell prey to the all-too common complications associated with breast implant surgery. But, this wasn't even the first time that Tara Reid's breasts became water cooler fodder.
Shortly after filming American Pie, the world noticed as her breasts grew from a measly A-cup to D-size overnight. It became immediately apparent to all of America that the actress underwent major breast implant surgery at the very young age of 18.
At the time, no one realized the extent of the actress' battle with her breast implants, probably due to some hard PR work on behalf of the actress. But, in 2004 as Reid and her augmented breast strolled down the red carpet on the way to Diddy's 35th birthday bash, no amount of PR could hide the fact that the actress suffered from some horrific complications associated with her breast implants.
Every year in this country, thousands upon thousands of women undergo some type of breast enhancement surgery, but thousands also have their breast implants removed due to associated complications that most commonly include breast implant rupture or shifting, to more serious complications such as chronic infection of the breast, in some cases leading to breast cancer.
Luckily for the women who choose surgical methods of breast augmentation, no paparazzi follow them around, waiting patiently for a breast to slip and expose their secret breast implant complications. If America could feel the pain that everyday women experience for larger breasts on a regular basis, it would certainly result in a sharp decline in the number of breast implants performed by plastic surgeons each year, especially for women who decide to go under the knife at such a young age as actress Tara Reid.
Fortunately today's woman can choose from a veritable buffet of natural breast enhancement options. No longer do women need to suffer the horrific complications associated with breast implants in order to achieve the larger breasts that they desire. In today's market, there are other safer, all-natural breast enhancement alternatives for a woman looking to increase the size of her breasts.
These options boast safety for any woman, in an over-the-counter alternative, with none of the side effects or complications involved with breast implant surgery, and a fraction of the cost associated with breast enlargement surgery.
As for Tara Reid, reporters now argue that the actress actually has the ugliest breasts in the world. But, it's pretty apparent that the complications that the actress suffered due to her breast implants are more common than women want to admit.
Fortunately, many women can look in the mirror happily and appreciate their natural breasts, and others who aren't as happy with the way they look, choose safer, more natural breast enhancement methods of increasing their breast size.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Searching for the Ultimate Antiaging Skincare Product
It may seem unbelievable but in my search for the secret to the best antiaging skincare product, I found my self traveling to many interesting and mysterious places. I visited the cool crisp mountains of the Swiss Alps, the hot, beautiful african jungles and the ancient, rich ungerground domains of some of the most secret Egyptian tombs. At the end of my search I was surprised with what I had learned and realised that I had learned far more than which antiaging skincare product to look for.
The Power of Tea
I discovered many things but one thing that kept coming up all around the world was the claim that a high quality green tea product was one answer to my search for an antiaging skincare product. Tea is an ancient drink that has been used for centuries and many of us know and love tea in various forms. Green Tea is considered by many to be a health food because it has so many benefits one of which is the properties that help with detoxification. Many claim that green tea helps with anti aging, helps protect against cancer, helps to prevent heart disease, gum disease, and even has been said to help with the weight loss battle as well.
Back To Antiaging Skincare Product
To get a little technical for a moment, we need to discuss what is in the tea that helps the antiaging process. Tea conatains polyphenols that do a significant amount of work. These polyphenols effectively fight against the signs of aging by keeping our bodies healthy inside. These are known as catechins. There are many different catechins in tea and it is these catechins that perform the bulk of the effects.
Why green tea?
Green tea has almost twenty times the amount of catechins in it that black tea has. Green tea elevates the antioxidant effects of your skin, cells and even blood by allowing it to fight the devastating aging that is caused constantly by the effect of oxygen on the body cells. This means that the higher the level of polyphenols in a product that you have working for you, the greater the anti aging effect on your skin. It may sound like an an unusual method in terms of your skin care routine, especially when we live in a world filled with expensive lotions and creams, but it is exciting to think that it is possible that, maybe, the best antiaging skin care product out there could be something you could just drink. Of course a really important point to remember is that while you are taking care of your skincare needs you will also be benefitting your body because the green tea will not only help your skin but all the cells of your body. It seems that it is becoming widely accepted that green teas actually do help us with our skin care and our search for having young looking skin.
Information Is The Best
As I searched for information on I realised that the search became almost as important, if not more important than the search for the ultimate antiaging skincare product. In my search around this varied world, I became amazed with the quantity of information that is available about the skin already and I came to realize that we should be using that information to our advantage first and leave the search for the ulitmate skin cream until last. While we must always take care of the surface of our skin, we must remember that it is a living organ and if we can have an effect at the cellular level where the skin is formed then we will be much more effective in our fight against antiaging. It may turn out that our best weapon to fight the signs of aging could just turn turn out to be education. Now that is a thought!
The Power of Tea
I discovered many things but one thing that kept coming up all around the world was the claim that a high quality green tea product was one answer to my search for an antiaging skincare product. Tea is an ancient drink that has been used for centuries and many of us know and love tea in various forms. Green Tea is considered by many to be a health food because it has so many benefits one of which is the properties that help with detoxification. Many claim that green tea helps with anti aging, helps protect against cancer, helps to prevent heart disease, gum disease, and even has been said to help with the weight loss battle as well.
Back To Antiaging Skincare Product
To get a little technical for a moment, we need to discuss what is in the tea that helps the antiaging process. Tea conatains polyphenols that do a significant amount of work. These polyphenols effectively fight against the signs of aging by keeping our bodies healthy inside. These are known as catechins. There are many different catechins in tea and it is these catechins that perform the bulk of the effects.
Why green tea?
Green tea has almost twenty times the amount of catechins in it that black tea has. Green tea elevates the antioxidant effects of your skin, cells and even blood by allowing it to fight the devastating aging that is caused constantly by the effect of oxygen on the body cells. This means that the higher the level of polyphenols in a product that you have working for you, the greater the anti aging effect on your skin. It may sound like an an unusual method in terms of your skin care routine, especially when we live in a world filled with expensive lotions and creams, but it is exciting to think that it is possible that, maybe, the best antiaging skin care product out there could be something you could just drink. Of course a really important point to remember is that while you are taking care of your skincare needs you will also be benefitting your body because the green tea will not only help your skin but all the cells of your body. It seems that it is becoming widely accepted that green teas actually do help us with our skin care and our search for having young looking skin.
Information Is The Best
As I searched for information on I realised that the search became almost as important, if not more important than the search for the ultimate antiaging skincare product. In my search around this varied world, I became amazed with the quantity of information that is available about the skin already and I came to realize that we should be using that information to our advantage first and leave the search for the ulitmate skin cream until last. While we must always take care of the surface of our skin, we must remember that it is a living organ and if we can have an effect at the cellular level where the skin is formed then we will be much more effective in our fight against antiaging. It may turn out that our best weapon to fight the signs of aging could just turn turn out to be education. Now that is a thought!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Skin Care Essentials To Weather The Years
Loss of skin moisture is related to structural skin changes that can be linked back to aging. The reduction of the protective skin barrier requires continuous attention. The less protection your skin has, the less moisture it retains, therefore speeding up the aging process.
A well balanced diet, adequate fluid intake, proper sleep and exercise are some of the most important factors in skin care. With the media revealing more than before, it is important to maintain healthy and protected skin. Most stars have a strict skin care regimen. Here are some suggestions to help keep your skin looking fantastic and young.
Letting your skin "breathe" is a frequently overlooked factor of maintaining healthy skin. Proper elimination of toxins, salts, and water from the pores is important. By blocking the pores in the skin, the skin becomes filled with substances that are unwanted and this causes the aging process to increase at an alarming rate. By keeping your skin well cleansed, the pores stay open and this helps keep the skin healthy.
Cleansing the debris from them can minimize the appearance of skin pores but the size of your pores cannot be changed since this is a genetic characteristic that cannot be eliminated. The pores are needed to help with proper elimination of skin toxins and help with the natural lubrication of skin. By keeping skin well cleansed and moisturized, your skin will be able to draw back water from the barrier and thus becomes more resistant to physical and chemical attack. Moisture is crucial in having healthy, younger looking skin.
When using makeup, proper care must be observed. Some makeup can clog the pores and trigger acne. Be sure to thoroughly cleanse the skin with a mild cleanser every morning and evening. Be sure to give your skin a rest from makeup once a week. Try a detoxifying mask to help further cleanse and maintain your skin.
Try a clay mask to help with the detoxifying procedures. They seem to cleanse the skin surface very well, improve circulation and revitalize the skin. There is also a lesser chance of allergic reaction to the clay mask.
Clay masks have been used for generations. They are used for health purposes and used in many professional and high quality spas. Since clays have the enhanced ability to absorb toxins, they minimize the excess oil in the skin, reduce redness and tighten the pores. The clay contains elements like silica, aluminum, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium and other trace elements.
Your skin care routine should be simple and should fit into your busy schedule. Make sure it includes cleansing, moisturizing and that it protects your skin from the harshness of the environment. Make sure to give your skin time to breath and relax. Eat natural foods and avoid the ones that cause breakouts.
With simple and natural skin procedures and healthy living, you should be able to regain vitality and the youthful look with excellent results and very little expense.
A well balanced diet, adequate fluid intake, proper sleep and exercise are some of the most important factors in skin care. With the media revealing more than before, it is important to maintain healthy and protected skin. Most stars have a strict skin care regimen. Here are some suggestions to help keep your skin looking fantastic and young.
Letting your skin "breathe" is a frequently overlooked factor of maintaining healthy skin. Proper elimination of toxins, salts, and water from the pores is important. By blocking the pores in the skin, the skin becomes filled with substances that are unwanted and this causes the aging process to increase at an alarming rate. By keeping your skin well cleansed, the pores stay open and this helps keep the skin healthy.
Cleansing the debris from them can minimize the appearance of skin pores but the size of your pores cannot be changed since this is a genetic characteristic that cannot be eliminated. The pores are needed to help with proper elimination of skin toxins and help with the natural lubrication of skin. By keeping skin well cleansed and moisturized, your skin will be able to draw back water from the barrier and thus becomes more resistant to physical and chemical attack. Moisture is crucial in having healthy, younger looking skin.
When using makeup, proper care must be observed. Some makeup can clog the pores and trigger acne. Be sure to thoroughly cleanse the skin with a mild cleanser every morning and evening. Be sure to give your skin a rest from makeup once a week. Try a detoxifying mask to help further cleanse and maintain your skin.
Try a clay mask to help with the detoxifying procedures. They seem to cleanse the skin surface very well, improve circulation and revitalize the skin. There is also a lesser chance of allergic reaction to the clay mask.
Clay masks have been used for generations. They are used for health purposes and used in many professional and high quality spas. Since clays have the enhanced ability to absorb toxins, they minimize the excess oil in the skin, reduce redness and tighten the pores. The clay contains elements like silica, aluminum, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium and other trace elements.
Your skin care routine should be simple and should fit into your busy schedule. Make sure it includes cleansing, moisturizing and that it protects your skin from the harshness of the environment. Make sure to give your skin time to breath and relax. Eat natural foods and avoid the ones that cause breakouts.
With simple and natural skin procedures and healthy living, you should be able to regain vitality and the youthful look with excellent results and very little expense.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Do You Know How Alpha Hydroxy Acids Can Help With Oily Skin?
People with oily skin find that their skin produces more oil in a variety of conditions, both internally and externally.
Internally, medications, stress, and hormones can trigger the oil glands to overproduce and cause breakouts while external factors that trigger this reaction include: certain foods (usually those high in fat), humidity, and overly hot temperatures (whether inside or outside).
Aside from skin care techniques, people with oily skin can watch for these factors and compensate for them in order to help keep their oil glands stable.
It is important to understand that, in the case of oily skin, Mom is not always right. Old skin care methods taught us to use rather harsh cleansers, exfoliating treatments, masks, and toners. These were developed to strip the skin of its natural oils.
Exfoliating treatments designed for oily skin both scrubbed a light layer of dead cells from the skin and stripped oils from the skin. The oil stripping action of the cleansers, masks, and toners combined with the abrasiveness of exfoliating treatments designed for oily skin managed to create irritated, dry skin. Dry skin, in turn, begins to produce more oil in an attempt to compensate for the lack of moisture.
A modern treatment that many women seem to prefer is the use of fruit acids. These tend to soften and brighten complexions at the same time that they help the skin control its oil production. This stabilized oil control helps makeup stay smoother, giving an overall pleasant appearance.
Fruit acids also have an outstanding effect on moisture within your skin because they encourage the production of a chemical within the skin. This chemical gives the skin the ability to hold water within it at a greater ratio than skin which lacks in the chemical. While Moms treatment removed moisture from the skin, the use of fruit acids helps the skin to regulate and retain natural moisture.
Fruit acids work as a light chemical exfoliation by removing dead skin and old oil which build up in the uppermost layer of your skin. These old oils on the surface are excess oils and not being utilized by the inner workings of your skin, so removing them does not affect your skins moisture content.
The skin is stimulated by this removal and produces new cells, which are necessary to have that fresh complexion. Large pores appear smaller with the use of fruit acids because the acids break down oils and dirt built up within the pores. Some people believe that the pores actually shrink, but science disagrees with this.
The most likely explanation is that the pores appear smaller because they are no longer full of the dark material; therefore they are not as obvious to the naked eye. If there is any truth to pore shrinkage, researchers agree that it can only happen through a long time of keeping the pores free of any build up.
You often hear of alpha hydroxy acids, some of these are natural and some are chemical compositions which are an attempt to recreate natural substances. Either way, you can use them yourself without purchasing mass created skin care treatments which may carry unwanted chemicals to your skin.
Dip a cotton ball in the juice of a fresh, organic lemon and apply to your face (especially oily areas and areas with larger pores), let sit for 3 minutes, cleanse with a mild organic cleanser, and moisturize with an appropriate moisturizer.
This should be done daily and the amount of time the lemon juice remains on the face should not be increased as a general rule. By using the juice daily, the build up break down will be gradual, but you will keep future build up under control.
Many people want to hurry the process of the initial build up removal, but if you irritate your skin by leaving the lemon juice on too long, you will not be able to use the juice on a daily basis. This defeats the plan of keeping future build up under control.
Remember that your oily skin may be irritating to you, but proper care of it will alleviate that. There are great side effects for you because of your oily skin: it usually does not burn as easily, does not usually freckle as quickly, develops fine lines and wrinkles slower, and does not discolor early. Care for your oily skin and it will care for you!
Internally, medications, stress, and hormones can trigger the oil glands to overproduce and cause breakouts while external factors that trigger this reaction include: certain foods (usually those high in fat), humidity, and overly hot temperatures (whether inside or outside).
Aside from skin care techniques, people with oily skin can watch for these factors and compensate for them in order to help keep their oil glands stable.
It is important to understand that, in the case of oily skin, Mom is not always right. Old skin care methods taught us to use rather harsh cleansers, exfoliating treatments, masks, and toners. These were developed to strip the skin of its natural oils.
Exfoliating treatments designed for oily skin both scrubbed a light layer of dead cells from the skin and stripped oils from the skin. The oil stripping action of the cleansers, masks, and toners combined with the abrasiveness of exfoliating treatments designed for oily skin managed to create irritated, dry skin. Dry skin, in turn, begins to produce more oil in an attempt to compensate for the lack of moisture.
A modern treatment that many women seem to prefer is the use of fruit acids. These tend to soften and brighten complexions at the same time that they help the skin control its oil production. This stabilized oil control helps makeup stay smoother, giving an overall pleasant appearance.
Fruit acids also have an outstanding effect on moisture within your skin because they encourage the production of a chemical within the skin. This chemical gives the skin the ability to hold water within it at a greater ratio than skin which lacks in the chemical. While Moms treatment removed moisture from the skin, the use of fruit acids helps the skin to regulate and retain natural moisture.
Fruit acids work as a light chemical exfoliation by removing dead skin and old oil which build up in the uppermost layer of your skin. These old oils on the surface are excess oils and not being utilized by the inner workings of your skin, so removing them does not affect your skins moisture content.
The skin is stimulated by this removal and produces new cells, which are necessary to have that fresh complexion. Large pores appear smaller with the use of fruit acids because the acids break down oils and dirt built up within the pores. Some people believe that the pores actually shrink, but science disagrees with this.
The most likely explanation is that the pores appear smaller because they are no longer full of the dark material; therefore they are not as obvious to the naked eye. If there is any truth to pore shrinkage, researchers agree that it can only happen through a long time of keeping the pores free of any build up.
You often hear of alpha hydroxy acids, some of these are natural and some are chemical compositions which are an attempt to recreate natural substances. Either way, you can use them yourself without purchasing mass created skin care treatments which may carry unwanted chemicals to your skin.
Dip a cotton ball in the juice of a fresh, organic lemon and apply to your face (especially oily areas and areas with larger pores), let sit for 3 minutes, cleanse with a mild organic cleanser, and moisturize with an appropriate moisturizer.
This should be done daily and the amount of time the lemon juice remains on the face should not be increased as a general rule. By using the juice daily, the build up break down will be gradual, but you will keep future build up under control.
Many people want to hurry the process of the initial build up removal, but if you irritate your skin by leaving the lemon juice on too long, you will not be able to use the juice on a daily basis. This defeats the plan of keeping future build up under control.
Remember that your oily skin may be irritating to you, but proper care of it will alleviate that. There are great side effects for you because of your oily skin: it usually does not burn as easily, does not usually freckle as quickly, develops fine lines and wrinkles slower, and does not discolor early. Care for your oily skin and it will care for you!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
The Importance of Understanding the Causes of Dry Skin
As we age, our skin produces less of the natural oil that helps it retain its moisture. Skin is not dry because it lacks oil, but because it lacks water. Xeroderma literally means "dry skin".
Skin is considered one of the most important parts of the body. Skin also receives less blood flow and lower gland activity. Skin contains the hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, apocrine glands and blood vessels.
Epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. The epidermis contains no blood vessels, and cells in the deepest layers are nourished by diffusion from blood capillaries extending to the upper layers of the dermis. The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain.
Nutritional deficiencies, especially deficiencies of vitamin A and the B vitamins, can also contribute to dry skin. Dry skin is common. The skin loses moisture and may crack and peel, or become irritated and inflamed. The oil glands do not supply enough lubrication to the skin: as a result, the skin becomes dehydrated.
Dry your skin gently and thoroughly, patting not rubbing. For any skin condition, it's always better to take a natural approach. Natural treatment should always be the first type of treatment to consider when you want to take the best care of your skin.
You want to work from the inside out too. The two most common digestive culprits, that affect your skin, are not enough water and not enough fiber.
Drink plenty of water, a minimum of a quart a day. Concentrating on a diet of lots of fruits and vegetables (preferably uncooked) and no junk food, should give you an observable improvement within 30 days. Use olive oil, flaxseed oil or walnut oil in your salad.
Apply coconut oil to heal and soothe your skin. Use bath oils and moisturizers, especially coconut oil, at least daily. Use coconut oil to remove your make-up at night, like I do; it leaves a fine layer of oil to nourish your skin all night long. The best treatment I've found for dry skin is coconut oil.
Functions of the skin are disturbed when it is dirty; it becomes more easily damaged, the release of antibacterial compounds decreases and dirty skin is more prone to develop infections. The skin supports its own ecosystems of microorganisms, including yeasts and bacteria, which cannot be removed by any amount of cleaning.
The skin must be regularly cleaned or it'll become cracked or inflamed.
And did I say to drink lots and lots of water every day! Skin doctors are called dermatologists; hopefully you'll never need one. Continue using coconut oil and the healing benefits of good, clear skin, free of dryness and other skin conditions should be your reward.
Skin is considered one of the most important parts of the body. Skin also receives less blood flow and lower gland activity. Skin contains the hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, apocrine glands and blood vessels.
Epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. The epidermis contains no blood vessels, and cells in the deepest layers are nourished by diffusion from blood capillaries extending to the upper layers of the dermis. The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain.
Nutritional deficiencies, especially deficiencies of vitamin A and the B vitamins, can also contribute to dry skin. Dry skin is common. The skin loses moisture and may crack and peel, or become irritated and inflamed. The oil glands do not supply enough lubrication to the skin: as a result, the skin becomes dehydrated.
Dry your skin gently and thoroughly, patting not rubbing. For any skin condition, it's always better to take a natural approach. Natural treatment should always be the first type of treatment to consider when you want to take the best care of your skin.
You want to work from the inside out too. The two most common digestive culprits, that affect your skin, are not enough water and not enough fiber.
Drink plenty of water, a minimum of a quart a day. Concentrating on a diet of lots of fruits and vegetables (preferably uncooked) and no junk food, should give you an observable improvement within 30 days. Use olive oil, flaxseed oil or walnut oil in your salad.
Apply coconut oil to heal and soothe your skin. Use bath oils and moisturizers, especially coconut oil, at least daily. Use coconut oil to remove your make-up at night, like I do; it leaves a fine layer of oil to nourish your skin all night long. The best treatment I've found for dry skin is coconut oil.
Functions of the skin are disturbed when it is dirty; it becomes more easily damaged, the release of antibacterial compounds decreases and dirty skin is more prone to develop infections. The skin supports its own ecosystems of microorganisms, including yeasts and bacteria, which cannot be removed by any amount of cleaning.
The skin must be regularly cleaned or it'll become cracked or inflamed.
And did I say to drink lots and lots of water every day! Skin doctors are called dermatologists; hopefully you'll never need one. Continue using coconut oil and the healing benefits of good, clear skin, free of dryness and other skin conditions should be your reward.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Natural Remedies for Your Dandruff Problem
Dandruff is extremely annoying and it can often be really itchy too! It generally involves the shedding of dead skin cells on the scalp which usually is unnoticeable, but with dandruff the problem is noticeable.
Why Dandruff Occurs and the Natural Ways to Get Rid of It
Most people believe that dandruff is due to a dry, itchy scalp. However, what you may not know is that dandruff is actually caused by too much oil on the scalp.
Ordinary dandruff is often confused with Seborrheic Dermatitis which causes large flakes to appear, usually with symptoms also showing around the nose, eyebrows or ears.
Also, if the dandruff is quite severe, it could be the result of Psoriasis. Generally, dandruff can occur at any age and on both sexes and it should be treated as soon as possible, otherwise it can get worse.
There are plenty of medication shampoos our there to treat dandruff but not everybody finds these useful. So, more and more people are turning to natural ways to prevent their dandruff.
They are cheaper, sometimes more effective, and a lot gentler on the skin so it is understandable why natural products are becoming more popular.
Some natural remedies for dandruff include:
Ayurveda
This kind of therapy includes massaging the scalp. It is believed that bad circulation can often be a cause of dandruff and by massaging the scalp; you are helping to restore the circulation again.
It is important to use sesame oil whilst massaging the scalp and it should be done for around five to ten minutes, at least once a week. After you have massaged the oil in, you should then shower it out with your evening shower.
Fenugreek is a herb which is also used in Ayurveda, and it is thought that if you mix it with honey and eat it, or you can eat it on its own daily, it will help to relive dandruff.
Aromatherapy
If you still want to use a dandruff shampoo, there is something else you can do to increase the chance of eliminating the problem. That includes shampooing as normal, then let the hair dry thoroughly before poring a few drops of both rosemary and lemon essential oils into the palms of your hands.
Massage the oils into the scalp thoroughly and then brush the hair with a soft brush. This is known as an aromatic formula to help with dandruff.
Homeopathy
It is thought that various homeopathy remedies can effectively help to eliminate dandruff. If you have particularly thick dandruff which really itches and washing the hair makes the scalp really dry, then Sulphur is recommended. Sepia is also thought to help to soothe the scalp and treat moist, sensitive areas of the hair.
Vitamin and Mineral Therapy
Flaxseed oil is known to reduce dandruff and just a tablespoon a day on something such as potatoes, could really help you with your dandruff problem. The flaxseed oil cuts down skin oil secretions which often flake and cause the dandruff.
You can buy flaxseed oil in tablet form which may be easier for some people and it is thought that one teaspoon of the oil is worth around three capsules. You can find flaxseed oil in most health food stores.
Overall dandruff is treatable and it should never be left untreated. If it is left, it can really become a lot worse and in extreme cases, hair loss has been known to occur. If you are having trouble eliminating the problem and you have tried everything out on the market, it would be better to consult your doctor.
They will be able to give you a proper diagnosis and suggest effective treatments for you.
Why Dandruff Occurs and the Natural Ways to Get Rid of It
Most people believe that dandruff is due to a dry, itchy scalp. However, what you may not know is that dandruff is actually caused by too much oil on the scalp.
Ordinary dandruff is often confused with Seborrheic Dermatitis which causes large flakes to appear, usually with symptoms also showing around the nose, eyebrows or ears.
Also, if the dandruff is quite severe, it could be the result of Psoriasis. Generally, dandruff can occur at any age and on both sexes and it should be treated as soon as possible, otherwise it can get worse.
There are plenty of medication shampoos our there to treat dandruff but not everybody finds these useful. So, more and more people are turning to natural ways to prevent their dandruff.
They are cheaper, sometimes more effective, and a lot gentler on the skin so it is understandable why natural products are becoming more popular.
Some natural remedies for dandruff include:
Ayurveda
This kind of therapy includes massaging the scalp. It is believed that bad circulation can often be a cause of dandruff and by massaging the scalp; you are helping to restore the circulation again.
It is important to use sesame oil whilst massaging the scalp and it should be done for around five to ten minutes, at least once a week. After you have massaged the oil in, you should then shower it out with your evening shower.
Fenugreek is a herb which is also used in Ayurveda, and it is thought that if you mix it with honey and eat it, or you can eat it on its own daily, it will help to relive dandruff.
Aromatherapy
If you still want to use a dandruff shampoo, there is something else you can do to increase the chance of eliminating the problem. That includes shampooing as normal, then let the hair dry thoroughly before poring a few drops of both rosemary and lemon essential oils into the palms of your hands.
Massage the oils into the scalp thoroughly and then brush the hair with a soft brush. This is known as an aromatic formula to help with dandruff.
Homeopathy
It is thought that various homeopathy remedies can effectively help to eliminate dandruff. If you have particularly thick dandruff which really itches and washing the hair makes the scalp really dry, then Sulphur is recommended. Sepia is also thought to help to soothe the scalp and treat moist, sensitive areas of the hair.
Vitamin and Mineral Therapy
Flaxseed oil is known to reduce dandruff and just a tablespoon a day on something such as potatoes, could really help you with your dandruff problem. The flaxseed oil cuts down skin oil secretions which often flake and cause the dandruff.
You can buy flaxseed oil in tablet form which may be easier for some people and it is thought that one teaspoon of the oil is worth around three capsules. You can find flaxseed oil in most health food stores.
Overall dandruff is treatable and it should never be left untreated. If it is left, it can really become a lot worse and in extreme cases, hair loss has been known to occur. If you are having trouble eliminating the problem and you have tried everything out on the market, it would be better to consult your doctor.
They will be able to give you a proper diagnosis and suggest effective treatments for you.
FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA
Michelle Obama has been the first Lady of United State American since January, 2009, Who is beloved and admired not only in USA, but all over the world.
When people ask Michelle Obama to describe herself, she doesn't hesitate. First and foremost, she is Malia and Sasha's mom.
But before she was a mother — or a wife, lawyer, or public servant — she was Fraser and Marian Robinson's daughter.
The Robinsons lived in a brick bungalow on the South Side of Chicago. Fraser was a pump operator for the Chicago Water Department, and despite being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at a young age, he hardly ever missed a day of work. Marian stayed home to raise Michelle and her brother, Craig, skillfully managing a busy household filled with love, laughter, and important life lessons.
A product of Chicago public schools, Michelle studied sociology and African-American studies at Princeton University. After graduating from Harvard Law School in 1988, she joined the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin, where she later met the man who would become the love of her life.
After a few years, Michelle decided her true calling lay in encouraging people to serve their communities and their neighbors. She served as assistant commissioner of planning and development in Chicago's City Hall before becoming the founding executive director of the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an AmeriCorps program that prepares youth for public service.
In 1996, Michelle joined the University of Chicago with a vision of bringing campus and community together. As associate dean of student services, she developed the university's first community service program, and under her leadership as vice president of community and external affairs for the University of Chicago Medical Center, volunteerism skyrocketed.
As First Lady, Michelle Obama looks forward to continuing her work on the issues close to her heart — supporting military families, helping working women balance career and family, and encouraging national service.
Michelle and Barack Obama have two daughters: Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7. Like their mother, the girls were born on the South Side of Chicago.
(Source: www.whitehouse.gov)
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