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There are several
ways to maintain a
proper skin cell
balance and don't
having a problem
with
detox.
The skin needs to
properly breathing
through its pores.
Therefore regular
face cleansing is
essential to cleanse
the skin from its
toxins and open
pores to eliminate
more. Use natural
and mild cleanser
with balanced pH to
avoid bacteria
growing and relapse
of the skin barrier.
Saunas, sweats, face
herbs steam can be
used to help purify
the body and skin
from toxins through
pore elimination.
Makeup can obstruct
the pores making
toxin elimination
very difficult. You
should consider not
using your usual
makeup at least a
day per week. You can
use gentle dry brush
and mechanical
peeling on your face
to cleanse the skin
of old cells and
invigorate it.
Clay masks are
powerful
detox
agents. They
neutralize the free
radicals present
onto the skin due to
UV rays,
environmental
pollutants and
internal stress and
support skin
nurturing with their
minerals.
Try to use natural
creams that have a
wide range of
antioxidants on
their formulations
such as vitamin C, E
and beta carotene,
selenium,
glutathione,
proanthocyanidins.
For all the above
procedures add the
drinking of 6-8 cups
of water every day.
During the
detoxification
program the cell's
vital processes are
increased, the
skin's toxins are
cleared up, the
cells start to
rebalance their
metabolic
activities, the
oxido-reduction
processes are normal
and the cells have
the power to heal
themselves.
In conclusion: skin
detoxification is as
important as
internal body
detoxification. This
is not a one time
process. This
practice has to be
used frequently to
provide skin
protection and
enhance skin health.
It also reduces the
possibility of skin
diseases later on.
Author Claudi Budu
has a Ph.D. in Cell
Biology and a Master
in Biochemistry. She
is the Founder of
Active Herbal
Cosmetics and Skin
Therapeutics
(http://www.telbari.com).
Her line of skin
care products
created only of
Certified Organic
herbs and genuine
oils represents her
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the
customer needs for
healthy and radiant
skin.
Some food for body
detoxification:
Antioxidants rich
on vitamin C are:
Citrus fruits and
their juices,
berries, dark green
vegetables (spinach,
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asparagus,
green
peppers, brussel
sprouts, broccoli,
watercress, other
greens), red and
yellow peppers,
tomatoes and tomato
juice, pineapple,
cantaloupe, mangos,
papaya and guava.
Antioxidants rich
on vitamin E are:
Brazil nuts,
brewer's yeast,
oatmeal, brown
rice, chicken,
eggs, dairy
products, garlic,
molasses, onions,
salmon, seafood,
tuna, wheat germ,
whole grains, most
vegetables.
Selenium has a
strong impact as
antioxidant for
detoxification,
on the other side
Selenium is toxic,
so it needs some
balance.
Beta Carotene is a
other material
antioxidant for
detoxification
: Orange, yellow and
green vegetables,
fruits such as
broccoli, kale,
spinach, sweet
potatoes, carrots,
red and yellow
peppers, apricots,
cantaloupe and
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The
Generation
of
Negative
Emotions
through
Toxicity
and
Nutrient
Depletion
Have you
ever
stopped
to think
what
causes
negative,
painful
emotions?
Is it
simply
your
life
circumstances,
or is
there an
underlying
problem?
Research
has
shown
that
toxicity
and
nutrient
depletion
in the
body
directly
effect
emotional
states.
If your
body and
the
brain
itself
are
starving
for the
proper
nutrients,
toxins
in the
system
naturally
increase.
This
starts a
cycle of
increasing
toxicity
buildup
combined
with
further
nutrient
depletion.
As this
process
occurs,
hormonal
imbalances
take
place,
resulting
in
depression,
anxiety,
confusion,
irritation,
and
general
negativity.
This is
the
result
of a
poorly
operating,
toxic
brain.
Your
body
cannot
eliminate
toxins
efficiently
when it
lacks
certain
key
nutrients.
This has
far
reaching
implications.
On one
side is
your
mental
and
emotional
health.
On the
other
side is
your
body's
physical
health.
Both of
these
are
damaged
by
excessive
toxins.
If your
body
starts
to
receive
a steady
supply
of the
vitamins
and
minerals
it needs
to
operate
efficiently,
then it
will
automatically
start
eliminating
toxins
from the
system.
The body
is
completely
capable
of
healing
itself
if given
the
necessary
nutrients.
This
includes
the
natural
balancing
of
hormones
when the
brain is
properly
nourished.
This
hormonal
balancing
process
will
correct
hormone
based
negative
mental
states
and
emotions.
The
importance
of
antioxidants
cannot
be
overstated.
Antioxidants
are key
for a
truly
healthy
life.
Simply
put, an
antioxidant
is a
molecule
that has
the
ability
to
neutralize
harmful
free
radicals.
The more
antioxidants
you have
in your
system,
the more
protected
you will
be from
toxins
and free
radicals.
Free
radicals
come
from
more
sources
than you
can
imagine,
and they
are
incredibly
damaging
to the
body.
While
taking a
walk
through
the
city,
your
body is
bombarded
by free
radicals.
From car
exhaust
to toxic
chemicals
in
factories,
free
radicals
are
being
released,
and your
body
needs to
be
protected.
Antioxidants
give
this
protection.
Without
antioxidants,
free
radicals
in the
system
oxidize
tissues.
If this
oxidation
takes
place
for too
long,
serious
diseases
such as
cancer
often
emerge,
not to
mention
a
drastic
decrease
in
physical
and
mental
health
and a
significant
increase
aging
signs.
The good
news is
that
oxidation
can be
easily
controlled
with the
help of
antioxidants.
Doctors
say that
a person
over 40
should
consume
at least
5000
points
of
antioxidants
per day
for
optimal
health
and
protection.
This
amount
of
antioxidants
can be
extremely
difficult
to
receive
from
your
diet.
You
would
have to
eat huge
quantities
of
fruits
and
vegetables
throughout
the day.
This is
why an
antioxidant
rich
supplement
is so
beneficial.
For
example,
with
only 2
ounces
of VIBE
you
receive
over
5000
points.
Not to
mention,
it has
all the
other
necessary
nutrients
that
help
bring
clarity
and
peace
back
into
your
life.
I hope
you now
realize
how poor
physical
health
and
toxicity
can
greatly
diminish
the
quality
of your
life as
a whole.
You now
know
what it
takes to
protect
yourself.
Author Andrew Kryzak
Dedicated to health and wellness vibrantlives@gmail.com
http://vibrantlives.com Andrew Kryzak is an expert in the field of health and nutraceuticals, having developed his knowledge on the subject for over 10 years.
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THE OXYGEN
DILEMMA
None of us would
live very long
without oxygen. But
ironically, oxygen
is also one of the
culprits behind
aging. According to
the widely accepted
free radical theory,
molecules that have
lost an electron
become unstable
rogues that raid the
electrons of healthy
molecules, leaving
them damaged. The
resulting
"oxidation" process
can affect cells
throughout the body,
including the
genetic directions
in our DNA.
Unchecked, free
radical damage leads
to a long list of
conditions and
diseases, many of
them associated with
aging.
Some vitamins and
other substances
work as antioxidants
by fighting the
oxidation caused by
free radicals. The
best-known
antioxidant team is
ACES--vitamins A, C,
E and selenium. Of
these four
substances, the
trace mineral
selenium is probably
the least well
known, but recent
research shows that
it may be one of the
most powerful.
Earlier studies have
shown that cancer
patients are
frequently deficient
in selenium. Now new
animal research in
France has found
that supplemental
selenium cuts liver
cancer deaths in
half and results in
"highly significant"
improvements in
protection provided
by antioxidant
defense systems.
Selenium
deficiencies have
also been linked to
severe cases of flu.
Experts stress,
however, that taking
too much selenium
can cause problems,
including diarrhea,
nausea, fatigue and
a metallic taste in
the mouth. Do not
exceed the
recommended daily
dose of 400 meg a
day, especially if
you frequently eat
garlic, Brazil nuts
or grains, all of
which can be rich
sources of selenium.
(The amount of
selenium in food
depends on the
amount of the
mineral in the soil
where it was grown,
and that can vary
widely.)
Recently,
researchers have
discovered potent
antioxidant
abilities in other
compounds, such as
the flavonoid family
known as oligomeric
proanthocyanidins (OPCs).
OPCs provide dual
protection against
aging, because they
not only fight free
radicals but also
extend the
protective effects
of other
antioxidants, like
vitamins C, E and
beta-carotene.
OPCs are found in
red wine, chocolate,
barley, apples and
berries, as well as
herbs like horse
chestnut and
hawthorn. As
supplements, OPCs
often derived from
grape seed, grape
skin (or a
combination) or from
French maritime pine
trees. The
recommended dosage
ranges from 50 to
300 mg, or according
to the product
directions.
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Alpha lipoic acid
(ALA) is another
antioxidant that
belongs in every
Fountain of Youth
kit. Like OPCs, ALA
boosts the effects
of other
antioxidants, while
warding off
inflammation and
environmental
toxins, raising
energy levels and
aiding healthy
glucose metabolism.
But ALA has another
advantage; it can
help keep skin
looking young,
whether taken
internally or
applied topically to
the skin. Try a
daily dose of 50 to
100 mg, or look for
lotions or creams
with a minimum of
one percent ALA.
Anyone familiar with
Ayurvedic medicine
knows ashwagandha (Withania
somnifera), an
essential herb in
Indian healing
traditions. While
ashwagandha may be
best known for its
ability to soothe
stress and anxiety,
it also has a
reputation as an
invigorating tonic
that counteracts
various types of
inflammation,
including arthritis.
A typical daily
dosage is 450 mg of
a standardized
product containing
two to seven mg of
the active
ingredient,
with anolides.
Although the amino
acid combination
known as creatine is
popular among
athletes, new
research shows that
it may be just what
the doctor ordered
to combat muscle
loss associated with
aging. Canadian
researchers tested
the strength of more
than 80 individuals
with muscle
degenerating
diseases both before
and after giving
them creatine
supplements for ten
days. At the end of
the trial, average
results showed
increases in both
muscle strength and
lean muscle mass.
Beef, fish and dairy
products are good
food sources of
creatine. For
supplements, start
with five grams four
times daily for six
days, and then taper
off to a maintenance
dose of two to five
grams daily. Take
creatine with plenty
of water.
Long a favorite with
both Ayurvedic and
traditional Chinese
medicine
practitioners, the
herb gotu kola (Centella
asiatica) is
commonly prescribed
as a memory and
brain function
enhancer. But with
its combination of
abundant vitamin B
complex and calming
substances known as
triterpenoids, gotu
kola can also help
minimize depression,
stress and anxiety,
all factors that
contribute to aging.
In fact, a recent
double-blind,
placebo-controlled
study found that
participants who
took gotu kola were
less anxious when
startled by a loud
noise than those in
the placebo group.
Daily doses ranging
from 800 to 2,000 mg
are considered safe.
A recently released
review of research
on garlic, that was
conducted at the
Tufts University
School of Medicine,
concluded that there
is "compelling
evidence" to support
the beneficial
health effects of
garlic extract
(aged). These
include lower risk
of age-related
diseases, such as
stroke,
cardiovascular
conditions and
cancer. If you
prefer fresh garlic,
wait 15 minutes
after chopping or
peeling it before
cooking, so that the
healthful compounds
have time to
accumulate. As a
supplement, 400 mg
three times a day is
generally
recommended.
Lowering
cholesterol,
however, may require
as much as 4,000 mg
daily. Garlic is
considered safe, but
it should be avoided
by nursing mothers
and by anyone taking
blood-thinning
medication, since
garlic has
anticoagulant
properties.
Human growth hormone
(HGH) has been
widely touted as a
revolutionary new
way to restore
youth. But the
substance can only
be administered by a
physician via daily
injections, a
process that can
cost $800 a month or
more. Now a
homeopathic
alternative promises
to turn back the
clock with far less
expense and
inconvenience.
Homeopathic HGH has
shown significant
results in three
double-blind,
placebo-controlled
clinical trials. In
addition to less
body fat and more
muscle mass,
participants who
took homeopathic HGH
also reported
renewed energy,
decrease in joint
swelling, improved
sleep and better
mental attitude.
Follow the dosage
instructions on the
product for best
results.
With its stems
covered by sharp
barbs, stinging
nettle (Urtica
dioica) is not a
very friendly
looking herb, but
when it comes to
fighting aging it
can be a worthwhile
ally. Stinging
nettle contains a
wealth of
phytochemicals,
vitamins and
minerals that make
it ideal for
treating arthritis,
malabsorption
syndrome (a common
condition in older
adults which
prevents the body
from effectively
using essential
nutrients in food
and supplements),
benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH)
and even prostate
cancer. Follow the
product's dosage
instructions.
Yearning for life
and youth, our
natural tendency is
to resist aging. And
it's nice to know
that it is possible
with the help of
moderate workouts,
nutritious foods and
supplements that
minimize the effects
of time. Here's to a
long, happy and
healthy life!
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Aging Skin Care
Crime Committed -
Wanted: 5 Free
Radical Members of
the Chain Reactive
Oxygen Gang
Each day we are
robbed of our youth
by 5 major aging
?criminals,? free
radical members of
the ?Reactive
Oxygen? gang, whose
?weapon of choice?
is inflammation.
These persistent and
nasty criminals prey
on us as they rob
our youth and
nutrient-filled
?homes? (bodies).
Sometimes we
actually invite
these free radical
criminals into our
homes to wreak
havoc. This happens
when we over-expose
ourselves, without
protection, to
harmful processes
and chemicals that
produce harmful
singlet oxygens,
like: tanning beds,
the sun, first- and
second-hand smoke,
fluorescent lights,
smog, car exhaust,
stress, alcohol,
medication, and poor
diet. The result of
these, often
innocent,
over-exposures lead
to a verdict of
aging skin filled
with free radicals
causing wrinkles,
skin cancer,
discoloration,
sagging, and rashes.
So when it is time
to go to court and
press charges
because the aging
crimes have been
committed, will you
have the best
defense: Smart Skin
Fitness?
Smart Skin Fitness
begins with a
positive
identification of
the 5 Chain Reactive
Oxygen free radical
Gang members.
Selecting skin care
products and eating
whole foods that
contain combative
antioxidants
protects us from
becoming life-long
victims of the Chain
Reactive Oxygen Gang
and garners
flawless, supple
hydrated skin.
Certain antioxidants
have more protective
power against
specific free
radical members of
the Chain Reactive
Oxygen Gang than
others so it is
important to arm
ourselves with as
many antioxidants as
possible to
regularly fight and
disarm the free
radical gang. It is
also important to
note that not all
antioxidants work at
the same pace. Some
are able to quickly
reverse damage and
some merely protect
the skin from
worsening. This
difference in
protective strength
is the primary
reason we need to
take in as many
different types of
antioxidants as
possible on a
regular basis.
The Line-Up: 5 Free
Radical Members of
the Chain Reactive
Oxygen Gang 1.
Singlet Oxygen - to
combat the negative
aging effects of
singlet oxygen, look
for products that
include antioxidants
Beta Carotene, a-Lipoic
acid, CoQ10,
Quercetin (natural
forms: green and
white tea) 2.
Superoxide Radical ?
to combat the
negative aging
effects of super
oxide radicals, look
for products that
include antioxidants
Super oxide
Dismutase, Zinc,
Copper (natural
form: mango) 3.
Lipid Peroxide- to
combat the negative
aging effects of
lipid peroxide, look
for products that
include antioxidants
grape seed, Jojoba
oil, Resveratrol,
tocopheryl acetate,
cranberry oil
(natural forms:
white tea and
passion flower) 4.
Hydrogen Peroxide ?
to combat the
negative aging
effects of hydrogen
peroxide, look for
products that
include antioxidants
Glutathione,
Catechin Flavnoids
(natural forms:
green and white tea)
5. Hydroxyl Radical
? to combat the
negative aging
effects of hydroxyl
radicals, look for
products that
include antioxidants
Vitamin E (natural
forms: grains +
avocado) and Vitamin
C (natural forms:
berries + citrus)
The 5 Most Wanted
Chain Reactive
Oxygen Aging Gang
members are hanging
out each day, ready
and waiting to
create free radicals
and accelerate your
aging process. So be
skin-smart and arm
your self, not with
force, but with the
best defense in
town, Smart Skin
Fitness.
Author
Pamela Bond is a
leading body
skincare guru and
author of Beauty
Buzz a short article
series of Natural
Body Skincare Tips.
To learn more tips
on caring for your
body's most
precious, largest
organ, visit
http://www.pamelabond.com.
For more on
anti aging click
here.
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Weight Loss Detox Program
Detox, short for detoxification, is the removal of potentially toxic substances from the body. Although a detox program is primarily thought of as a treatment for alcohol or drug dependence, the term is also used to refer to diets, herbs, and other methods of removing environmental and dietary toxins from the body for general health and for weight loss.
This is a sample 3 week detox diet plan that is thought to support detoxification and weight
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loss by
increasing
elimination
from the
body,
cleansing
the colon,
enhancing
circulation
to clear
toxic
substances,
eliminating
foods from
the diet
that require
detoxification
or are
allergenic,
and
providing
nutrients to
support and
protect the
liver, the
main organ
involved in
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Benefits of a detox program includes weight
loss. It is recommended to be
followed for 3
weeks. After 3 weeks, generally, people often feel improved
energy, lose weight much quicker, clearer skin, regular bowel movements, improved digestion, and increased concentration and clarity. Improvement can also be assessed by measuring markers of disease and laboratory tests.
Doing a 3 week
weight loss
detox
or antioxidant
program, eat the
following:
Fresh Fruits and Fresh Vegetables
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All fresh fruits and vegetables are good for detoxifier health and for any weight loss program.
Great detox foods include broccoli, cauliflower, broccoli sprouts, onions, garlic, artichokes, beets, red and green vegetables.
Rice
Brown or basmati rice, rice cakes, rice crackers and rice pasta.
Other Grains
Quinoa, amaranth, millet, and buckwheat can be used instead of rice. They can be purchased at a health food store.
Beans
Split yellow and green peas and lentils are easiest to digest and require the least soaking time. Other acceptable legumes include kidney beans, pinto beans, mung beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and adzuki beans.
Nuts and Seeds
Unsalted nuts, seeds and nut butters can be sprinkled over any meal. Includes flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews and walnuts. Avoid peanuts.
Oil
Extra-virgin olive oil it's the best for weight loss and detoxification.
Herbal Tea
Herbal non-caffeinated teas, green tea, helps the liver and sustains detoxification.
Other detox
Beverages, also good for weight loss
Water, lemon water, 100% natural fruit and vegetable juices, rice milk
Here are the foods that you must avoid, for health, weight loss and detox, especially when following a program (diet and/or exercise):
Sugar
Refined sugar and mixtures containing refined sugar, including sucrose, dextrose, corn syrup, brown sugar, turbinado. Avoid artificial sweeteners.
Fatty Dairy Products
Milk, eggs, butter and other dairy products.
Wheat
Wheat and products containing wheat.
Gluten
All gluten-containing grains, including barley, rye, spelt and kamut. Some people are sensitive to gluten, a protein fragment in these grains.
Caffeine
Coffee, both regular and decaffeinated, black tea, and other drinks containing caffeine should be reduced. Green tea is a great substitute to regular coffee.
Other Foods to Avoid
Yeast
Alcohol
Food additives and preservatives
Chocolate
High-Fat Foods
Daily must do's when following a weight loss and detoxification program:
Drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water per day, warm or room temperature. Water is essential to clear waste from the blood. Thirst is often mistaken for hunger.
Do not drink liquids around mealtime.
Dilute fruit juice with 50% water.
Take the time to chew food well, especially grains.
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