5 Dos and 5 Don’ts to Help Slow the Aging Skin Process
It’s easier to prevent damage than to repair it but the good news is you CAN reverse skin damage.
Here are 5 dos and 5 don’ts to help slow down and reverse the aging process and leave your skin glowing at any age.

Do stop smoking. Ever notice the skin of a lifelong smoker? It can appear wrinkly like a squashed paper bag. The fact is, smoking is the 2nd biggest cause of skin damage after sun exposure. Why? Nicotine constricts blood vessels and decreases the flow of oxygen to the skin. Not good things.

Do use an AHA or BHA (also known as retinols) every day. A daily application of a one percent prescription retinoid lotion (such as Retin-A or even better, Tazorac) can erase years from your face. AHAs used properly not only take off lots of dead skin, but can seem to take 10 years off as well by reducing fine lines. (Keep in mind these products do NOT shrink pores. Your pore size is completely hereditary, so don’t believe promises of permanent reduction). Over-the-counter options such as RoC Deep Wrinkle Night Cream (see compare link below to buy) are good, but prescription creams work the best. Extra tip: You must stay out of the sun if you use retinoids. You are extra-susceptible to sunburns.

Do exfoliate once a week. Choose a formulation that’s best for your skin type. Chemical exfoliators (glycolic or salicylic acid) are best for oily or combo skin, while scrubs found in microdermabrasives work best for sensitive skin. Some tried-and-true products we love include Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion in a Jar:
or Lancome Resurface C Microdermabrasion

Do use an eye cream daily. Eyes are one of the first places to show aging. The skin around the eyes is extra thin so you’ll want to protect it from the sun with eye cream with SPF. A great one is: Clarins Eye Contour Care SPF30. Try Neutrogena Healthy Defense SPF 30 Eye Cream:

Do invest and ingest antioxidants. ‘Antioxidants’ is a huge word in aging prevention. A huge proponent of antioxidants (found in green teas and beta carotene) is dermatologist Leslie Baumann, MD. To get the best possible protection against free-radical damage, Baumann suggests in Elle magazine that you take both oral and topical antioxidants. Get antioxidants in pill form by taking Heliocare vitamins. Baumann also suggests less-expensive Olay Vitamins Total Effects Beautiful Skin and Wellness vitamins:

The 5 don’ts are:
Don’t pull and rub your skin. Aging skin has been under attack by UV rays, stress and carbon monoxide so don’t stress it more by pulling on it.

Don’t forget to moisturize. While it’s a myth that wrinkles are caused by dry skin, moisturizing can improve the appearance of lines by temporarily plumping them up. Dennis Gross, MD, the creator of MD Skincare, swears by lotions that contain ultrahydrating hyaluronic acid and essential fatty acids (also known as EFAs). Look for these in Gross’s MD Skincare Auto-Balancing Moisture Sunscreen SPF 10:

Don’t want to pay that price? NYC dermatologist Amy Wechsler calls Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream ($11) one of her all-time favorite skin products. Also try Aquaphor Original Ointment, touted as a ‘miracle’ cream:

Extra tip: Moisturizers are best used on damp skin. They lock the moisture in. Gross doesn’t use tap water when washing skin because of harsh minerals found in many city water sources. Instead, he rinses off with Evian water.

Don’t ignore your neck and chest. The neck and chest are first to show the signs of aging (they have fewer oil glands than the rest of your body), yet most of us ignore them. Look for moisturizers that have age-fighting ingredients like vitamin A (retinols), kinetin, copper or vitamin C.

Don’t forget the sunscreen. This is a no-brainer. You’ve had it ingrained in your head since youth, but seriously, even in winter it can take just 20 minutes of unprotected sun exposure to damage the skin. Here’s a list of great sunscreens, including what I believe to be the best sunscreen in the world. By the way, it’s a MYTH that 80 percent of your lifetime sun damage occurs before age 18, according to the April, 2006, issue of O Magazine. Katie Rodan, MD, adjunct professor of dermatology at Stanford University School of Medicine, says in O that this myth stands officially debunked and studies indicate we get only 23 percent of total UV exposure by age 18. Of course it gets worse as we age. So you CAN prevent sun-induced aging by wearing sunscreen.

Don’t tan. Even if wrinkles haven’t shown up yet, you need to stop tanning now because they will. Once signs of aging appears, you’ll be spending a lot of money to reverse it. So if you do have sun damage? You can reverse the damage with photorejuvenation such as pulsed light treatments. Many spas and dermatologists provide these pricey fixes.

One word of warning: Once you start an anti-aging regimen, you have to keep it up. The effects of acid peels, AHAs, moisturizers — all the anti-aging products that remove dead skin cells and make skin look plumper — won’t last forever. You have to maintain them.

To feel your best, you need a good night’s sleep, and you may be surprised that keeping yourself active and engaged, eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can improve how well you sleep.

How does sleep relate to more active, healthy lifestyle choice?
A National Sleep Foundation poll found a close relationship between good health and quality of life and sleep quantity and quality. “The NSF poll found that the better the health of older adults, the more likely they are to sleep well. The greater the number of diagnosed medical conditions, the more likely they are to report sleep problems. Additionally, a more positive mood and outlook as well as having a more active and “engaged” lifestyle (having someone to speak with about a problem, exercise, volunteer activity, etc.) are associated with sleeping 7–9 hours and fewer sleep complaints.”

Pain and medications can interfere with sleep quality.
Pain and health issues are often obstacles to sleep. Additionally, the medications you take for pain or medical conditions can get in the way of sleeping well. While it may be difficult to pinpoint which medication could be causing sleep problems, your doctor should be able to help. The solution may be as simple as switching the time of day you take your medication; changing to another medication; or lowering the dosage.

Additional Sleep Tips
Keep a regular sleep schedule – Go to bed and wake up at the same times every day, even on weekends.
Be engaged – Social activities, family, and work can keep your activity level up and prepare your body for a good night’s sleep.
Experiment with napping Although napping too close to bedtime can interfere with nighttime sleeping, short naps early in the day can improve overall restfulness.
Expose yourself to sunlight – Bright sunlight increases melatonin, which regulates your sleep-wake cycles. Try to get at least two hours of sunlight a day.
Block out snoring – If snoring is keeping you up, try ear plugs, a white-noise machine, or separate bedrooms.
Go to bed early – Adjust your bedtime earlier, to match when you feel like going to bed.
Quit smoking – Nicotine is a stimulant and can keep you awake. If you can’t quit, avoid smoking within three hours of bedtime.
Develop bedtime rituals – A soothing ritual, like taking a bath or playing music will help you wind down.
Limit your use of sleeping aids and sleeping pills – Many sleep aids have side-effects and are not meant for long-term use.
Combine sex and sleep – Sex and physical intimacy, such as hugging and massage, can lead to restful sleep.

A Laptop is a portable computer small enough to use anywhere. When you decide to shop for a laptop you’re open to find that you’ve got numerous choices. But first you consider comparing its various specs, reviews, features, ratings, discount and prices by brands to be able to come up with the best deal that meets your requirements. There are great all purpose latest top best laptops in the world today that allow people to take their work with them and have the ability to do many things. If you are constantly working on the move then your choice of laptop is probably crucial to your happiness. The main features to view when choosing mobile laptop computers are size, weight, storage capacity, screen size and battery life.

PORTABILITY
Portability is often the main leading edge advantage of selecting a laptop over a desktop computer. Portability means that a laptop can be used about anywhere, not only at home and the office, but also while commuting, during lectures, coffee shops, libraries or in meeting rooms to assist with demonstrations.

You can use your time more efficiently with a laptop computer. A laptop can be used in places where a desktop PC can’t. Therefore allowing you to use your time more profitably. For example, office workers can take on emails during the commute to the office with a laptop / netbook at hand and students can work on coursework at the university coffee shop during a break between lectures. If you work from home then a laptop computer allows you to move your office outside on sunny days.

You can gain immediate access to information. Having a laptop means having instant access to information, whether it’s from saved files or from the Internet. A laptop computer can be flipped open to find a solution anytime, anywhere. If you are in a meeting and have forgotten an important document you can simply access it from your laptop.

Laptop computers are great when space is at a minimal. When not in use, a laptop can be closed and put away in a small space unlike standard PCs that require a larger space.

What are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are capable of slowing or preventing the oxidation of other molecules and help drastically in antiaging procedures. Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals, which start chain reactions that damage cells. Antioxidants terminate the chain reactions by removing free radicals.

Antiaging procedures are something many people take great care to fully understand. However, its always an adventure to find a product that can fullfill both external and internal antiaging procedures. Reservatrol has many of the common characteristics people associate with aging well and is derived from grapeskin. Some of the greatest benefits to these antiaging products are listed below.

* May Slow Aging
* Improved Skin Tone
* Reduce Wrinkles
* Linked to Reduced Prostate Risk
* Doubles Athletic Endurance
* May Extend Life and Reduce Colorectal Risk
* Beneficial to Brain and Kidneys

Green living is not only about people. It is also about plants, animals, and the places they live. Green living means thinking about climate change and energy use, as well as about biological diversity and the well-being of those who draw their livelihoods from nature.

And, yes, this takes effort. Here is a useful list of simple steps you can take to begin thinking greener, acting greener, and living greener.

Be Informed
The first step toward being a responsible green citizen is knowing the issues and taking time to think about them.

Travel Sustainably
Next time you go on vacation or need to take a business trip, consider ways you can cut down on carbon emissions.

Be a Green Consumer
It is becoming easier and easier to know what effects the things you buy have on the environment.

Eat Green
Environmentally friendly eating habits are easy and healthy.

Explore Biodiversity
The diversity of nature is everywhere. So why not roll up your sleeves and see what’s been living right outside your door?

Enhance Your Local Biodiversity
Contributing to diversity in your own neighborhood can go a long way toward feeling good every day.

Minimize Your Carbon Footprint
By reducing the energy and fossil fuels you use, you are saving the environment from further damage.

Influence Your Friends, Family, and Community
A green You is a great role model for your friends, family, and colleagues.

Health Spa Benefits: Discover Enjoyable Ways of Reducing Stress and Relieving Sore Muscles

Benefits of going to a Health Spa

Studies show that physical contact with another human being is very important for our well-being. The element of touch generally helps us to relax and feel better after a long a stressful day. During the ancient times, people rely on therapeutic massage and “healing touch” to cure some forms of illness. Of course there are really no hard and fast scientific evidences on how a simple touch can cure some forms of illness but the anecdotal reports suggest that healing touch does work in some cases.

Since most spa treatments involved touching, a lot of experts believe that going to the health spa has many health benefits. These health benefits include stress relief and pain relief. An hour of pampering can definitely release some of the tensions in your body. In fact, some experts suggest that visiting a health spa and getting a massage every now and then can help manage chronic pains such as lower and upper back pain.

If you are one of those people who have been suffering from chronic pain after an accident, try getting a therapeutic massage every now instead of taking pain relievers to manage your pain. Another advantage of going to a health spa is that it promotes the general feeling of well-being. According to studies, people who frequently visit the spa performs better at work and are generally less prone to certain types of diseases.

How Much Will a Visit to the Health Spa Cost You?

A visit to the health spa can be quite costly. A single visit to a five start spa can cost you a few hundreds of dollars. However, given the many health benefits that you can get from the health spa, spending a few hundreds of dollars in the spa is not a bad investment at all.

Staying Fit and Healthy is a Commitment Health means your physical and mental condition. It involves both your mind and body. One cannot exist without the other.
Being healthy is a matter of awareness and discipline. You have to be aware of the positive and negative effects of things to your mind and body. You should not just do whatever pleases you without taking into account what the effects are.

Practice discipline. Learn to control yourself. It can be difficult to restrain yourself from harmful food and drinks and other negative things but, if others can do it, why can’t you? Being healthy will allow you to live longer and enjoy the fine things in life that you would not be able to experience if you have an ailing body and mind. Don’t take your body for granted. You need to take good care of it.
You have to keep fit. Being fit does not mean you need to have the body of a super model. Being fit means you get the proper nutrients, rest, and exercise; that you do not abuse yourself. We often make an excuse that we do not have the time to keep fit and to exercise. There is always time. It only takes a couple of minutes per day to give your body the exercise it needs. You do not need to go to an expensive fitness center to exercise. You can do it in the comfort of your own home. But, if going to the gym will motivate you to exercise, then do so.

Keeping your body healthy and fit will prevent you from contracting a lot of ailments. If you are in top condition, it means your body will have the necessary weaponry to fight off diseases. You will not only look good, but you will also feel good. You will be in control of your body much more.

You already know how to become fit and healthy. All you need to do now is put it into action. We have to stop making excuses why we are not healthy or why do we not stay fit.

We are all capable of keeping our mind and body healthy and fit. No one else is going to be doing that for us – so take that first step in having the healthy and fit life you know you’ve always wanted!

How To Choose The Right Jeans
Jeans are a staple in every wardrobe, here are some tips to remember
for choosing the right fit and style for your body type.

Style of Jean
Low RIse, Dark wash, slim FIt, w/lower back pockets
Goal: To Achieve the Illusion of a lifted behind and more curvacious look

Regular Rise, Shadow Affect, Boot cut, w/regular pockets, good for a smaller frame
Goal: To Achieve a slim silhouette

Skinny Jean – Low RIse, w/side pockets
Goal: SLims fuller hips

Flare Cut – High rise, great for fuller hips
Goal: SLim fuller hips, de-emphasize curves

Capris – SKinny LEg, Low Rise – zipper at bottom, dark wash
Goal: Great for all figures

Last week, I spoke to a doctor who was looking for alternative treatment centers for his nephew who was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He admitted that modern-medicine offers little, if any, hope for his nephew’s case. When the patient’s wife asked the oncologist about alternative therapies as a possible treatment protocol, the doctor turned red in his face and blurted out, “They don’t work.” It reminded me of my discussion with the doctor at 3ABN after I was cancelled for quoting Dr. Max Gerson and other natural healers, and my promoting colon cleansing. “There is no scientific proof to support these people,” he said. “There is no science to colon cleansing.”

My goal is to educate people in healthful living and lifestyle practices. We should obey God’s natural laws of health and to use nature’s remedies when needed. Too many people run to the doctor and take prescription drugs before giving the body a chance to correct itself. The body was designed to heal itself. At least, make drugs a last, not first, resort. I have to agree with the Lord, that most drugs are nothing more than modern-day sorceries or witch’s brew and the wholesale market of dangerous prescriptions constitutes part of the deceptions of the last days. Let Revelation speak!   For more information relating to alternative healthful living options check out the book Knockout.

author: Danny Vierra

Apple today announced the latest in its kind-of-sort-of successful iPod line, the sixth generation iPod “classic.” Like the brand new iPod nano, the flagship iPod is also sporting an all-new interface, headlined by Cover Flow. The iPod comes in 80GB and 160GB capacities, with 30 hours of battery for audio playback, 6 hours of video on the 80GB version, and 40 hours / 7 hours for the 160GB unit. In addition to the new interface, the iPod classic is getting a new all-metal shell, and is selling at $249 for the 80 gigger, $349 for 160. You can order one today, and they should be hitting stores by weekend.  To view more details about the iPod go here

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