Wellness and Lifestyle

Wellness and Lifestyle – May 25, 2023

Skin and Ageing.

  Many things cause our skin to age. Some things we some we can influence, others we can do nothing about . The skin has three important layers: the outer epidermis, the middle dermis and the inner subcutaneous fat layer. The epidermis is a thin layer that contains the pigment that colours your skin. The thicker dermis layer contains hair follicles, oil glands and blood vessels. The inner, fatty layer serves as a protective barrier to your organs. As you age, the epidermis gradually thins and pigment levels decrease. This results in thinner, paler skin. You may also notice sunspots from UV exposure, known as solar lentigo. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – May 22, 2023

Lycopene

Lycopene is derived from tomatoes, watermelons, papayas as well as other red fruits and vegetables. It is characterized as a bright red carotene which has commercial uses as a food coloring. Having a high intake of lycopene-containing foods has been accompanied by a reduced risk from many varying internal diseases due to its antioxidant properties which have been experimentally confirmed.Since it is such an efficient antioxidant, its use can protect skin. Since skin is the body’s largest organ, it is responsible for being the foremost line of defense against disease as it covers most of our external body from pathogens such as bacteria. This makes measurements to protect the skin to be essential. Antioxidants capture and neutralise free radicals, which can damage tissues and contribute to numerous diseases. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10775364/Lycopene is more than just another plant antioxidant. According to some cell studies, it might be among the most powerful ones https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8868303/It is important to note that lycopene promotes protection against skin damaging oxidation while contributing to upkeep the appearance of healthy skin. It was found that micronutrients such as lycopene were able to show other benefits including better skin moisturisation, skin texture, skin elasticity, and skin superficial structure. It is no wonder that this natural compound can be found in many topically applied cosmetics in regards to optimising skin care. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4664803/ Gajowik, Aneta, and Małgorzata M. Dobrzyńska. "LYCOPENE – ANTIOXIDANT WITH RADIOPROTECTIVE AND ANTICANCER PROPERTIES. A REVIEW." National Institute of Public Health (2014): n. pag. Web. 11 Feb. 2016 Gammone, Maria Alessandra, Graziano Riccioni, and Nicolantonio D'orazio. "Carotenoids: Potential Allies of Cardiovascular Health?" Food & Nutrition Research 59.0 (2015): n. pag. PubMed. Web. 11 Feb. 2016 Ascenso, Andreia, Tiago Pedrosa, Sónia Pinho, Francisco Pinho, José Miguel P. Ferreira De Oliveira, Helena Cabral Marques, Helena Oliveira, Sandra Simões, and Conceição Santos. "The Effect of Lycopene Preexposure on UV-B-Irradiated Human Keratinocytes." Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity 2016 (2016): 1-15. PubMed. Web. 11 Feb. 2016 Stahl, W., and H. Sies. " B-Carotene and Other Carotenoids in Protection from Sunlight." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 96.5 (2012): n. pag. PubMed. Web. 11 Feb. 2016 #Antioxidant, #PlantExtracts, #SkinRepairing #lycopene  #uv #protect #skin #tomato

Wellness and Lifestyle – May 08, 2023

Food is a lot more than simple calories

Food is a lot more than calories. Research evidence suggests that food also speaks to our genome, which is the genetic blueprint that directs the way the body functions down to the cellular level.  This brings a whole new meaning to the idea of a food chain. Indeed, if our bodies are influenced by what we have eaten – down to a molecular level – then what the food we eat  also could affect our genome. For example, compared to milk from grass-fed cows, the milk from grain-fed cattle has different amounts and types of vitamins A , C and fatty acids. So when we  drink these different types of milk, our cells also receive different nutritional messages. Like wise as a human mother’s diet changes the levels of fatty acids as well as vitamins such as B-6, B-12 and folate that are found in her breast milk. This could alter the type of nutritional messages reaching the child’s own genetic switch, and whether or not this has an effect on the child’s development.  Epigenetics - what is it ? Your genes play an important role in your health, but so do your behaviors and environment, such as what you eat and how physically active you are. Epigenetics is the study of how your behaviours and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work. Unlike genetic changes, epigenetic changes are reversible and do not change your DNA sequence, but they can change how your body reads a DNA sequence.

Wellness and Lifestyle – May 05, 2023

How do I get vitamin D without sun exposure

Vitamin D is important for our health. Exposing our skin to the sun is one way to obtain it, as the sun’s UVB rays stimulate skin to produce vitamin D. But here’s the catch: unprotected exposure to the sun causes long-term damage to your skin. For many people, sun exposure is simply not an effective way to get vitamin D.

Wellness and Lifestyle – May 05, 2023

Wear a SPF Daily. All you need to know about SPF, UV and Sunscreen this Summer.

What is UVA and what is UVB? The sun emits two types of ultraviolet (UV) radiation that reach our skin: ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB). So if you are wondering what does UVA stand for or what does UVB stand for, they stand for ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B. Both types of damage unprotected skin, but how they go about doing that differs. Knowing how UVA and UVB rays and their ultraviolet light differs is essential to understanding the need for broad-spectrum sun protection. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – May 05, 2023

Help for breakouts on the hairline and scalp

Regular breakouts are bad enough, so it hardly seems fair when acne-prone skin on the scalp and breakouts along the hairline show up, too. Don’t be discouraged: there are simple tricks and proven solutions to keep those scalp breakouts and forehead bumps from appearing. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – April 09, 2023

Moisture loss as we age. Good Fats.

What are some examples of good fats? A few examples of foods that supply fats and powerful nutrients include nuts [walnuts, Brazil nuts, almonds, pecans], seeds [chia seeds, ground flaxseeds], avocados, and fatty fish [such as salmon].

Wellness and Lifestyle – April 09, 2023

Anti-glycation foods: Research says that certain foods may actually help protect our collagen.

Skin Glycation.  A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced is a potent corrective cream designed to help reverse accelerated signs of aging impacted by glycation and collagen decline. Formulated with a high-concentration combination of ProxylaneTM, wild fruit flavonoids, and glycyrrhetinic acid, this breakthrough anti-wrinkle cream helps correct visible skin aging and defend against new and recurring damage. All in a luxuriously textured formula. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – April 09, 2023

Eggs

Studies show that eggs are not the link to high cholesterol. In fact, 70% of the healthy population does not experience a rise in bad (or LDL) cholesterol levels from consuming eggs.  

Wellness and Lifestyle – April 09, 2023

Why you should mind your Microbiome

An imbalanced microbiome can cause eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, overly dry or overly oily skin , and hyperpigmentation. 90% of your serotonin ( your happy hormone) is made in your gut . Another real reason to wish to have a healthy gut.  Avoid sugar and Processed foods . 

Wellness and Lifestyle – April 06, 2023

Sleep is Important

While even experts haven’t reached a consensus explanation for why we sleep, numerous indicators support the view that it serves an essential biological function. From an evolutionary perspective, the fact that sleep exists in almost all animal species — despite the fact that it creates vulnerability and takes time away from feeding or procreating — is a strong indication that it is fundamental to well-being In humans, sleep appears to be critical to both physical and mental development 

Wellness and Lifestyle – April 06, 2023

Benefits of Reflexology

A study suggests that reflexology can reduce pain levels. Researchers at the University of Portsmouth found that people felt about 40% less pain, and were able to stand pain for about 45% longer, when they used reflexology as a method of pain relief. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – March 30, 2023

How does sleep impact Your skin?

During sleep, your body increases blood flow to the skin, which helps to nourish and oxygenate the cells. This can help to reduce inflammation, remove damaged cells, and improve the overall health of your skin. In addition, the body produces more collagen, a protein that helps to keep the skin looking smooth and youthful, during sleep. This is due to the fact that, while you were sleeping is the prime time that growth, hormone and other repairative hormones are released into circulation. If you are not getting adequate sleep, your body will not be producing and utilising these hormones as effectively as it should.

Wellness and Lifestyle – February 27, 2023

Uric Acid.

Dr. Casey Means, speaking with Dr. David Perlmutter on the discovery of how the elevation of uric acid in the body is a causative mechanism in the development of metabolic diseases, and one of the key links between obesity, diabetes, heart disease, neurologic diseases like dementia, ADHD, fatty liver disease, and more. Dr. David Perlmutter has written a book called Drop Acid (2022)this is an in-depth exploration of uric acid, a substance increasingly linked to many modern health issues, from obesity and diabetes to hypertension and stroke.

Wellness and Lifestyle – February 18, 2023

Gluten may not be your friend

Grains - especially gluten-containing grains - can cause problems affecting everything from digestion, mood, skin etc.  Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, and is what gives bread its stretch. Its consumption stimulates the production of a protein called zonulin in everyone who eats it. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – February 18, 2023

Gut Health - Research Now Proves That Gut Health Influences Overall Health

Hippocrates is noted to have said ‘All disease begins in the gut’ over 2500 years ago. Turns out her was right , as research now proves that gut health influences overall health, including mental health.

Wellness and Lifestyle – December 26, 2022

Studies reveal potential benefits of exposure to low temperatures and swimming in icy waters

  Researchers from Norway say there’s evidence that an icy swim may increase ‘good’ body fat and reduce the risk of diabetes. The review, published in the International Journal of Circumpolar Health*, analysed 104 studies looking at the health benefits of cold water swimming, paying attention to sample size and other limitations.               https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36396152/

Wellness and Lifestyle – November 11, 2022

Collagen

Collagen, a protein naturally produced in the body, is also a popular supplement and beauty product ingredient that claims to improve the health of your skin. The marketing for collagen products claims they can improve skin elasticity, reduce visible wrinkles, and increase blood flow to the skin. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – August 15, 2022

Dry Body Brushing

Dry bushing is a body treatment that can be done in a professional setting and sold for at-home use. A firm dry brush should be used preferably in the morning, before showering or bathing. While dry brushing, use sweeping motions, always moving the brush towards the heart. The stroke should be light and intentional to not cause any irritation or damage to the skin. Do this daily to see positive effects in circulation and weight loss. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – August 15, 2022

Nail Health

Nails reflect our overall health, which is why proper nail care is so important. Here are some’ tips for keeping your nails healthy.

Wellness and Lifestyle – May 30, 2022

Burnout

Arianna Huffington learned the hard way as to what happens when you do not take care of your own well-being and ignore the symptoms of burnout .Two years after creating ‘The Huffington Post’ , she collapsed, breaking her cheekbone and requiring four stitches by her right eye due to severe exhaustion and burnout.

Wellness and Lifestyle – May 30, 2022

Exercise your feet using a tennis ball

Many foot-related injuries can be prevented by strengthening the feet. Muscles found in the feet and lower legs are used more often than any other muscles in the body. A simple tennis ball can be used as an effective tool for strengthening and rehabilitating your feet along with increasing stamina and reducing tightness and pain.

Wellness and Lifestyle – March 16, 2022

The Importance of Sleep and Your Skin

Turns out, beauty sleep is not a myth —it’s a core step in any anti-ageing skincare routine. That’s because as you unwind after a busy day, your skin, too, is powering down into regeneration mode. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – March 16, 2022

Eat Your Greens. 

Green vegetables are full of health promoting nutrients to keep you full of energy and feeling vibrant. Upping your vegetable intake can do wonders for your health and wellbeing and can go a long way in helping to prevent age related diseases.