06/10/2008
It is hard to know how to treat pimple outbreaks. However, it may not be as hard as you think to find a remedy to this problem. To achieve a clear and healthy complexion, a little patience and experimentation is a necessity.
For the treatment of pimples, it is important to find an effective, natural cure. You can begin by researching home remedies for persistent skin problems.
One of the natural cures for blackhead treatment involves milk and lime wash. This is made by boiling fresh milk and then addition of juice from one lime, and once the liquid cools down, the face may be gently washed.
Natural ways to deep clean pores are also good. A leafy mango, which can act as a natural astringent, can be helpful. You should boil it, then rub your face with it after it has cooled. The mango can also be allowed to soak overnight if your acne is not acute. This will cleanse the pores more thoroughly.
There are some natural foods that we consume that are also effective forms of acne natural cure. For instance, raw potatoes can help those who suffer from whiteheads.
The alkaline present in potatoes removes the bacteria in your face and the acid that it contains can remove the dead or dying skin. Again the Vitamin C gives the skin a very healthy glow making it a good acne natural cure. Raw papaya fruit can also be used for treating pimples.
If any of these natural treatments results in dry skin, rehydration with a little almond oil will solve that problem. To make some, grind four or five almonds with a little water and make it into a paste. Spread the paste on your face without scrubbing. Your skin will benefit with moisture and smoothness. Alternate dry skin treatments involve cottage cheese or buttermilk.
Natural treatments are also good for the prevention of spreading infections, which is important for maintaining healthy skin. If over the counter products are not helping your acne, you may want to try a natural cure. Take time to research various treatments, and you will have clearer, healthier skin in no time.
Posted at 06/10/2008 04:40 PM | (0) comments | Report abuseFor the treatment of pimples, it is important to find an effective, natural cure. You can begin by researching home remedies for persistent skin problems.
One of the natural cures for blackhead treatment involves milk and lime wash. This is made by boiling fresh milk and then addition of juice from one lime, and once the liquid cools down, the face may be gently washed.
Natural ways to deep clean pores are also good. A leafy mango, which can act as a natural astringent, can be helpful. You should boil it, then rub your face with it after it has cooled. The mango can also be allowed to soak overnight if your acne is not acute. This will cleanse the pores more thoroughly.
There are some natural foods that we consume that are also effective forms of acne natural cure. For instance, raw potatoes can help those who suffer from whiteheads.
The alkaline present in potatoes removes the bacteria in your face and the acid that it contains can remove the dead or dying skin. Again the Vitamin C gives the skin a very healthy glow making it a good acne natural cure. Raw papaya fruit can also be used for treating pimples.
If any of these natural treatments results in dry skin, rehydration with a little almond oil will solve that problem. To make some, grind four or five almonds with a little water and make it into a paste. Spread the paste on your face without scrubbing. Your skin will benefit with moisture and smoothness. Alternate dry skin treatments involve cottage cheese or buttermilk.
Natural treatments are also good for the prevention of spreading infections, which is important for maintaining healthy skin. If over the counter products are not helping your acne, you may want to try a natural cure. Take time to research various treatments, and you will have clearer, healthier skin in no time.
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06/10/2008
A diet rich in oily fish, which contains omega 3 fatty acids, may be why middle-aged men in Japan have fewer problems with clogged arteries than white men and men of Japanese descent in the United States, a study has found.
The research, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found that Japanese men living in Japan had twice the blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids and lower levels of atherosclerosis compared to middle-aged white men or Japanese-American men living in the United States,
Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque inside the arteries. Over time, they harden and narrow the arteries and can lead to serious problems like heart attacks and stroke.
"The death rate from coronary heart disease in Japan has always been puzzlingly low," said Akira Sekikawa, assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh, in a statement.
"Our study suggests that the very low rates of coronary heart disease among Japanese living in Japan may be due to their lifelong high consumption of fish."
Japanese eat about 3 ounces (85 grams) of fish a day on average, while Americans eat fish perhaps twice a week. Nutritional studies show that intake of omega-3 fatty acids from fish averages 1.3 grams per day in Japan, compared to 0.2 grams per day in the United States.
Earlier studies by Sekikawa's team showed that Japanese men had significantly less cholesterol build-up in their arteries despite similar blood cholesterol and blood pressure readings, similar rates of diabetes and much higher rates of smoking.
But it was unclear whether Japanese men were protected by strong genes, a high-fish diet or some other factor.
Posted at 06/10/2008 04:40 PM | (0) comments | Report abuseThe research, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found that Japanese men living in Japan had twice the blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids and lower levels of atherosclerosis compared to middle-aged white men or Japanese-American men living in the United States,
Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque inside the arteries. Over time, they harden and narrow the arteries and can lead to serious problems like heart attacks and stroke.
"The death rate from coronary heart disease in Japan has always been puzzlingly low," said Akira Sekikawa, assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh, in a statement.
"Our study suggests that the very low rates of coronary heart disease among Japanese living in Japan may be due to their lifelong high consumption of fish."
Japanese eat about 3 ounces (85 grams) of fish a day on average, while Americans eat fish perhaps twice a week. Nutritional studies show that intake of omega-3 fatty acids from fish averages 1.3 grams per day in Japan, compared to 0.2 grams per day in the United States.
Earlier studies by Sekikawa's team showed that Japanese men had significantly less cholesterol build-up in their arteries despite similar blood cholesterol and blood pressure readings, similar rates of diabetes and much higher rates of smoking.
But it was unclear whether Japanese men were protected by strong genes, a high-fish diet or some other factor.
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06/10/2008
Except when I accepted the invitation I didn’t know it was Mo’s birthday. Until I got there. Still Jac came to the rescue and let me share the birthday card she’d brought!
The idea was to go for a walk and then have a bbq later: 5 of us set off for the “high level” walk and 9 toddled off for a walk along the River Tweed. We kept in touch with each other’s progress by texting: each hoping to outdo the other in terms of which birds were spotted. Who could have thought that bird watching was such a competitive pastime with Gestapo interrogation techniques to prove that you had seen what you claimed to have seen! As none of my “high level” companions are likely to read this, I’ll admit that the Tweed walkers spotted a greater variety of wildlife than we did …if they are to be believed…
Posted at 06/10/2008 04:39 PM | (0) comments | Report abuseThe idea was to go for a walk and then have a bbq later: 5 of us set off for the “high level” walk and 9 toddled off for a walk along the River Tweed. We kept in touch with each other’s progress by texting: each hoping to outdo the other in terms of which birds were spotted. Who could have thought that bird watching was such a competitive pastime with Gestapo interrogation techniques to prove that you had seen what you claimed to have seen! As none of my “high level” companions are likely to read this, I’ll admit that the Tweed walkers spotted a greater variety of wildlife than we did …if they are to be believed…
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