Skincare – A Foundation for Beauty
In my role as a beauty consultant I am constantly surprised by the number of people who, when asked about their skincare routine, simply don’t have one!
If more people followed the basic skincare routine I have laid out below, there would be less people who need to seek specialist advice for, for example, a special occasion such as a wedding, party, or even just for day-to-day skincare issues.
I usually like to have an initial consultation with a bride at least six months before her wedding for that very reason – if there are lots of skincare issues to be addressed, it can take some time to achieve the glowing complexion they are looking for. And I also think that the run-up to a wedding (which can be as long as you like!) is a great excuse to pamper yourself!
There is a saying -”It takes 21-30 days to develop a habit”. If you set yourself a goal of performing a basic skincare routine for 21-30 days, at the end of that time you will find it has become second nature and will be quite hard to break. I have outlined below a simple routine which, once established, takes only a few minutes each day:
Daily:
Cleanse, tone and moisturise twice daily, morning and night. You should be doing this already, but if you are not you will see and feel a difference very quickly.
There are also many supplemental products available which you can use for an extra moisture boost if your skin is dry or for spot treatments if the need is there.
If you have dark circles under the eyes, it is worth investing in a good eye cream. Also, drinking more water will help to plump up the skin cells and reduce the darkness under the eyes. Read the rest of this entry »
Control Your Diverticulitis With Healthy Food Choices
Posted by admin in Healthy Food on September 29, 2011
Diverticulitis is a painful yet common condition, particularly in western nations. Approximately 10% of people over the age of 40 and up to 50% of people over the age of 60 are affected by this disease. What occurs in diverticulitis is the development of small bulging pouches, known as “diverticulitis” within the intestinal wall. These diverticula become inflamed or possibly even infected. Symptoms can be very mild or quite severe depending on a number of factors. Some symptoms may be pain in the lower left abdomen, diarrhea, constipation, fever and nausea. It is believed that the reason why this disease is more prevalent in western nations is due to our lack of dietary fiber in our daily diet. Additionally our heavy reliance on processed foods has made us more susceptible to this condition. We need to begin to incorporate healthy dietary changes to avoid the development of such diseases to begin with. Diverticulitis can weaken the colon and result in further health issues.
Dietary Changes to Help This Condition: The perfect diet for diverticulitis is one which includes lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain products, wholesome beans and other fiber rich foods. Increasing your intake of dietary fiber is one of the most important things you can do. Do this gradually because if you add too much fiber too quickly, you can experience gas and bloating. Over a period of several weeks, gradually increase your fiber intake. Try to completely eliminate all processed foods from your diet. All “white” products such as white flour, sugar and bread should be removed from your diet. Incorporate whole grain alternatives such as whole wheat bread and brown rice. Begin eating more vegetables. There are many creative ways to add more vegetables into your diet without feeling overwhelmed by the process. For example, you can add sautéed veggies to a breakfast sandwich on whole wheat bread. A pizza can be layered with many types of vegetables and just a little meat protein. Increase your intake of liquids. Read the rest of this entry »