Beautiful Skin and Raw Food Diet

Filed Under (Diet and Skin Health) by Kris on 21-10-2010

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Do you know that your skin is the largest organ in your body? Not only does our skin serve as a protective covering for our body, it also changes to regulate our internal body temperature. Skin is a good indicator of our overall health and well-being.

There is no doubt every woman desires to have beautiful skin. The beauty industry will never collapse because women all over the world are constantly on the search for the miracle product that can give them glowing, beautiful skin.

People spend thousands of dollars on skin care products to make their skin look vibrant and glowing but all these are just topical products – products that we put on top of our skin. But if we spent just a fraction of the money we spend on these skin care products on raw food, we will begin to notice an immediate change in the texture of our skin.

When you eat raw food, your body takes in more of the essential vitamins and amino acids it needs for you to have good, beautiful skin. In fact, you are also adding moisture naturally to your skin when you eat raw food. Much of the moisture in food is lost in the cooking process, hence raw food is a healthier choice as it provides natural moisture for your skin.

Your skin reflects what goes on inside your body. When your organs and blood are fed the nutrition they need to function properly, it simply shows on your skin. Eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables to get ample vitamins, fibre and minerals in your body. As you diligently add raw food to your diet, you will gradually notice your face showing a healthy glow and radiance.

Much has been said of the efficacy of vitamin C in skin care products to reduce wrinkles. Wouldn’t it be better to take it directly from natural food source? Vitamin C is crucial for fair, radiant and beautiful skin. A lack of vitamin C in our body results in skin problems such as dark spots, freckles and wrinkles. Food rich in vitamin C includes custard apple, orange, longan, kiwi, guava, strawberry, pomelo and papaya..

When you start adding raw foods to your diet, things will just naturally fall into place. You start to feel better and you look better too. And you will find that people seem to react to you more positively. You will have much more energy for your work, your friends, and your family. You no longer need to keep experimenting with expensive anti-wrinkle creams or contemplate cosmetic surgery just to stay beautiful. When your body and skin are getting their essential nutrition with raw, uncooked foods, you will look and feel your best, NATURALLY!

So, just what is considered a raw food diet? Well, a diet is considered a raw food diet if it consists of at least 75% raw, uncooked fruits, vegetables, sprouts, etc. It is believed that raw and living foods contain essential food enzymes, which are thought to be destroyed in the cooking process, i.e. heating foods above 116°F.

Generally, raw diet eaters have a particular technique to prepare foods. These include sprouting seeds, grains and beans; soaking nuts and dried fruits; and juicing fruits and vegetables. The dehydrator – equipment that blows hot air through the food but never reaches a temperature beyond 116°F, is the only form of cooking allowed.

You may be wondering by now if you have to follow the regimen so strictly? Of course not. However, it is certainly beneficial to incorporate some of these techniques and ideas into your diet. If you have the habit of snacking at work, you may want to consider taking carrots or apple slices instead of a potato chip. Yes, it may not be that good a comfort food, but it certainly gives you better benefits in health and achieving beautiful skin. With the convenience of pre-packed salads or sliced fruits that make it easier to pack and take them to work, there shouldn’t be excuses for not having time to prepare raw food.

Although these are not necessary organic foods, raw food is still a better option than cooked or processed food. If you can afford the time, you can buy organic food and slice them yourself. Radiant, beautiful skin begins with a balanced, nutritious and healthy diet. As the saying goes – ‘You are what you eat’, start incorporating raw food into your diet today and you will have beautiful skin in no time.

Reduce wrinkles naturally and look younger without surgery

Filed Under (Wrinkle Reduction) by Kris on 18-09-2010

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You may not be able to remove the wrinkles on your face entirely but you can certainly reduce its appearance or even delay its onset. One of the fastest ways to remove wrinkles is to undergo cosmetic surgery. However, this option is not for everyone unless you have deep pockets and are not afraid of pain. To prepare for cosmetic surgery, one has to research on the procedure, look for a reputable and reliable plastic surgeon, go through detailed consultation and take time off from work for recovery.

No doubt cosmetic surgery is a quick way to get your facial wrinkles smoothened, there are actually other ways to reduce the appearance of wrinkles on your face. These methods do not require a huge monetary investment, there is also no down time involved. All it takes is a little adjustment in your lifestyle and habits. Here are 7 small changes you can do to prevent or reduce wrinkles naturally.

1. Avoid the sun

You’ve probably heard this many times but I can’t emphasize enough the importance of avoiding the sun to reduce wrinkles on your face. The sun emits Ultraviolet (UV) rays which cause an increase in a skin enzyme, metalloproteinase. This skin enzyme breaks down collagen and results in wrinkling of the skin. You should avoid unnecessary sun exposure between 10am to 4pm when sunlight is most intense. If you have to be in the outdoors, try to walk or stay in the shade whenever possible.

2. Use sunscreen

Using sunscreen is one of the best ways to prevent or reduce wrinkles. You should use a sunscreen everyday, even while you’re indoors as UVA rays can penetrate glass. If you sit next to the window in office, be sure to put on sunscreen if you want to avoid premature aging. And don’t be fooled by cloudy days. UV light can penetrate cloud cover, make sure you apply sunscreen even when the sunlight doesn’t seem as strong. While you apply sunscreen on your face, don’t forget to do the same for your arms, neck, hands and other exposed parts of your body.

3. Wear tightly-woven fabrics

Do not neglect the skin on your body just because you have sunscreen on you face. Wearing tightly woven, dark colored clothes will give you better protection against the sun than loose-weaved, light colored clothes. If you’re going sleeveless, remember to put sunscreen on your arms and back of hands. Apply sunscreen on your neck too if you want to reduce unsightly wrinkles on your neck. Wearing a broad brimmed hat or cap provides further sun protection for your face.

4. Avoid smoking

Do consider quitting smoking if you are a smoker. Premature aging and skin wrinkling has been observed in smokers, especially female smokers. Smoking produces free radicals and induces proteins that breakdown collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin are responsible for firmness and elasticity of the skin. Smoking also results in moisture loss and a decrease in the level of vitamin A on our skin. Quitting smoking is another important step towards reducing wrinkles.

5. Sleep on your back

You may dismiss this as a myth but experts have cautioned that sleeping in certain positions every night for years will eventually lead to wrinkles. Sleep lines – the wrinkles caused by sleeping with your face on the pillow, will ultimately become permanent. People who sleep on their sides will see those wrinkles appearing on their chin and cheeks. Those who sleep face down on the pillow usually end up with forehead wrinkles or furrowed brow. To reduce wrinkles, the best way is to sleep on your back. Sleeping position might not be easy to change over night but with a little determination, you’ll be able to get used to a new sleeping position after a few weeks.

6. Avoid excessive frowning

Most people unconsciously frown when they’re at work. This may seem harmless but years of facial expression can cause folding of the skin and result in wrinkles. These wrinkles may initially occur only with facial expression. However, over time, they will become permanent, even while at rest.

7. Rehydrate your skin frequently

Our skin loses moisture everyday regardless if we are at work or at rest. We lose moisture  even when we are breathing! When our skin is dehydrated, it becomes dry, wrinkly and itchy especially if it is severely dry. Hence, it is important that we drink plenty of water daily to replenish the moisture loss in our body and skin. Applying moisturizers regularly also helps to hydrate the skin, especially if you are constantly exposed to low humidity environments.

Natural ways of reducing wrinkles and its benefits

Filed Under (Wrinkle Reduction) by Kris on 17-08-2010

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There are lots of ways of reducing wrinkles naturally. Some people take in anti-wrinkle supplements and some do it by proper nutrition or diet. Others may also look into paid advertisements for methods of lessening wrinkles on your face.

As time goes by, our appearance may also change. This can be so frustrating for some people. So the best remedy is by finding ways on how to reduce wrinkles naturally.

The best thing to do is to learn natural anti-aging solutions to reduce wrinkles.

Formulate your own wrinkle cream. Recipes like mixing blended grapes, oranges, and apples will help in the stretching of your skin. It will also help refreshing or rehydrate your skin. You can possibly do this everyday in the morning.

You can also use oil essentials like virgin olive oil and coconut oil. Oils acts as moisturizers in the skin and it may help protect your face. You can apply this after taking a bath. Remember to wash your face after the application for 10-15 minutes. But try to avoid mineral oil as this will clog the pores and prevent the skin from “breathing”

Always eat the proper food and natural supplements like vitamins and minerals. Eating the right kind of food especially fruits and vegetables will “oxidize” your body. This will replenish the lost nutrients that are needed in your body.

Another way on how to reduce wrinkles naturally is by drinking 8-10 glasses of water everyday. Water flushes out the toxins and the bad chemicals in your body. It will also refresh or hydrate your skin and eventually reduce wrinkles.

Apply a massage on your face to diminish some wrinkles. Proper technique by using your fingers to stimulate the skin in your face is a good way to reduce wrinkles. Refrain from always frowning, this will likely stress up the muscles in your face.

Resveratrol or alpha hydroxyl acid supplements may aid in slowing the process of aging. Expert’s research suggests that it helps in protecting and repairing our DNA. These are found and extracted from grape seeds.

Green tea is another wrinkle reducer. Green tea has antioxidants that help in protecting or preventing damage in your DNA. Try stopping your alcohol and sodas to “feel” the effects of green tea as a natural wrinkle reducer.

Avoid the sun’s rays when going outdoors. You can use fashionable sunglasses that have ultra violet protector to help reduce the wrinkles around the eye area.

Always get enough sleep. Sleeping at least 8 hours a day will promote a fresher skin for you because if ever you don’t get enough sleep, your body will release cortices that give you wrinkles. So don’t deprive your self of sleep.

Don’t forget to apply moisturizers in your face. Moisturizers keep your face always soft and healthy. It will lessen your wrinkles in a jiffy. Do this as often as possible or every time you will go out.

Cut of your “evil deeds” like smoking, drinking alcohol and always having stress. Smoking and drinking has harmful chemicals that speed up you ageing process. It results to having more wrinkles and more stress.

Therefore, you must do it the healthy and natural way to have a wrinkle free face.