The skin is the largest organ on our body. For an adult, the skin covering the body can reach over 20 square feet of skin. It is also the most exposed organ in the body which makes it more prone to germs and bacteria which cause skin diseases and skin disorders.
Acne is a common skin disorder which causes pimples. Pimples develop when hair follicles under the skin clog up. Many pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. It can affect anyone ranging in age from 10 to 40. Acne is a red and irritating skin rash which mainly affects teenagers and young adults however it can occur at all ages. Acne can have a short term psychological effect as decreased self-confidence can lead to social withdrawal and even depression.
Psoriasis is a chronic disease of the skin which affects over 5 million people in the United States. Typical characteristics of psoriasis include dry, red patches of skin and inflammation. Psoriasis is not contagious and may be inherited. There are several types of psoriasis, each similar to the others in many respects. The most common type of is plaque psoriasis which affects approximately nine out of ten people with psoriasis.
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Are you bothered by body odor caused by perspiration? If so, there are natural ways of reducing body odor that you should know about. Many people find deodorants and underarm sprays are not enough to prevent excessive sweating or body odor.Â
Perspiration or sweat comes from salty fluids the body is getting rid of. Body odor is a result of the sweat and the smell is individual to each person. Excessive sweating can be caused by weather, medications, your gender, and by the foods you are eating. Your occupation may be a major factor in how much you perspire. Stress is also a major reason for perspiration problems. Your body sweats to help control temperature when you are in a hot climate, or are exercising.
The most natural way to control perspiration and body odor is to shower or bathe every day. Using deodorant and body talc will help control the problem as well. But what if you need more than that? Here are a few suggestions to help control your perspiration problem naturally.
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Yoga found it’s roots in ancient India. To practice yoga is to focus on enhancing both physical and mental discipline. There are many different schools of yoga; some of which I will briefly describe in this article.
A sage named Patanjali is believed to be the founder of Yoga by many people. He defines yoga as a practice that inhibits changes in the mind. Patanjali’s texts have influenced one of the most followed schools of meditation called Ashtanga Yoga (Eight-Limbed Yoga). Here are the eight limbs:
1. Yama – Devoid of lying, violence, covetousness, sensuality and being possessive.
2. Niyama – content, study, purity, austerity and belief in god.
3. Samadhi – to merge the conscious mind with the object of meditation.
4. Dhyana – Intensely contemplating the nature of meditation.
5. Pranayama – to stop (restrain), breath control.
6. Pratyahara – Remove the senses from external stimuli.
7. Asana – seated meditation.
8. Dharana – Focusing on one object.
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You own the best makeup money can buy. You thumb through fashion magazines to study the faces of those stick-thin, runway models. You spend two hours each morning putting on your face. And, you still don’t look right. What’s a girl got to do to look good around here?
Lights, camera, action…consider three things:
What’s the lighting in your make-up area? Adjust it, and you may find that you’re better able to cover your flaws and accentuate your attributes.
Picture yourself. Is the look you’re struggling to attain realistic for you? The supermodel-look you’re using to create your own makeup style may not be at all like you.
Look for famous faces with features similar to your own.
What colors and products do your look-alikes use with success Try modeling yourself after realistic ideals.
Are you using the right colors and products?
Learn from the pros…take a lesson. Spend a half hour with a professional makeup stylist. Visit a department store beauty counter. Ask a well-put together friend for a tutorial. Take notes. Here are a few basic guidelines to keep in mind.
Foundation Careful selection of color is essential. Remember, what looks good in January, may not in August.
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* 1/2 Cup Sea Salt
* 1/2 Cup Epsom Salt
* 1/2 Cup baking soda
* 1 Cup Oil of grape seed oil
* 15 drops Peppermint Oil
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This recipe is too drying for the eye area, so avoid applying it there.
* 1/2 cup baking soda
* 1/2 cup orrisroot (find it online at your favorite herbal shop)
* 1/4 cup sea salt
* 2 tablespoons dulse (a kind of seaweed; buy it at your local natural foods store)
* 2 tablespoons kelp (available at your local natural foods store)
* 1/2 cup distilled water
* Several strips of 8” by 8” torn bed sheets, gauze, or other clean cotton material
To Make:
1. Sift together the baking soda, orrisroot, and sea salt into a large bowl.
2. In a spice mill, powder the dulse and kelp and add to dry ingredients.
3. Heat the distilled water to boiling, then pour over the dry ingredients.
4. Stir thoroughly.
To Use:
1. Wear a shirt with a fairly low neckline for easy access to your neck and chin.
2. Moisturize the jaw, chin, neck, and cheek area of your face with a light moisturizer or vegetable oil. Dab your face with a cloth to remove any excess oil or moisturizer.
3. Using a wooden spoon, apply the mixture to the jaw, chin, neck, and cheeks.
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* 1/2 cup fresh burdock
Steep burdock in 2 cups water. Let it cool and then rub it thoroughly in your scalp and hair. You can find fresh burdock in Chinese supermarkets.
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Stir enough double cream into an egg white to make the mixture spreadable.
Leave on crow’s feet for at least an hour or all night if possible, wash off throughly when finished.
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Just because artificial fragrances can be harmful to our health doesn’t mean we can’t still smell delicious without them. This cologne formula is light and very refreshing — just the thing for warm summer days — and it uses all-natural ingredients. Not only that, some of them are thought to be cheering, concentration-enhancing, and relaxing!
Some of us like to keep this delightfully fresh cologne in the fridge for a cooling, uplifting spritz when we need one.
INGREDIENTS
* 1/2 part essential oil blend
* 1 1/2 parts water
* 8 parts vodka, rum, or brandy
Essential Oil Blend
* 10 parts lemon essential oil
* 10 parts rosemary essential oil
* 5 parts lavender essential oil
* 5 parts bergamot essential oil
1. Combine ingredients thoroughly, pour into a glass jar with a screw lid, and allow to sit for 3 to 6 weeks.
2. Decant finished cologne into a spritz bottle or a blue or amber glass bottle.
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Pulverize some dried or fresh sage, sprinkle the powder into shoes before wearing.
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