June 8th, 2011 by Shirley Allen
People associate arthritis with aging, even though it does occur in young people too. So today I am going to tell you about the ashwaganda root, which is an important healing herb commonly used in the Ayurveda, the traditional herbal medicine of India.
Ashwaganda is a small shrub belonging to the nightshade family, which includes potatoes, tomatoes and aubergine.
Although many Western natural healers advise people with arthritis to avoid eating nightshade plants, in the Ayurveda ashwaganda has long been prescribed to treat this condition. Recent studies show that the ashwaganda may indeed be effective against arthritis, and may also be a potent weapon against cancer.
Over the last few years the Ayurveda has become very popular in the West because of its emphasis on the Read the rest of this entry »
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May 8th, 2011 by Shirley Allen
I’ve mentioned Aloe Vera before, but there are more than 300 species of the aloe plant and several others have also been used since ancient times to heal skin wounds.
Aloe Gel comes from the leaf of the plant and is an excellent moisturizer commonly used in skin creams. In addition, several studies have shown that, used externally, aloe can promote healing of minor skin burns and abrasions.
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As an anti-aging aid, aloe gel can be used liberally on the skin to soften and Read the rest of this entry »
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May 5th, 2011 by Shirley Allen
Dry skin has a low level of sebum and can be prone to sensitivity. The skin may look parched due to its inability to retain moisture. It usually feels “tight” and uncomfortable after washing unless some type of moisturizer or skin cream is applied. Chapping and cracking are signs of extremely dry, dehydrated, skin and not a part of good facial skin care.
Dryness is worsened by wind, extremes of temperature and airconditioning. Skin is tightly drawn over the facial bones. It looks
dull, especially on the cheeks and around the eyes, and there may be tiny expression lines on these spots and at the comers of the mouth.
These 5 Top Tips Will Keep You Looking and Feeling Youthful
- 1. Avoid the use of tap water when cleansing dry skin as the deposits are too drying for the best facial skin care. Don’t use a washcloth – a rough texture can irritate the skin. Instead, mist some mineral water on your skin and lightly pat dry.
- 2. Drink 8 glasses of water daily. Your skin rejuvinates best from the inside!
- 3. Avoid direct sunlight. Where you can’t, use a sunscreen containing titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. An absolute Must!
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- 4. Get sufficient sleep as the skin’s cellular repair activity is at
its optimum during this resting phase.
- 5. Exercise! Exercise benefits skin as it boosts circulation and
encourages blood flow. Regular exercise will nourish and cleanse your
skin from within.
Other Tips That Will Help Include:
Dry skin needs plenty of thorough but gentle cleansing, regular stimulation with massage and generous quantities of oil and moisture. It also needs extra careful protection. Washing dry skin with soap and water not only removes grime but also the natural oils protecting the skin. A moisturizer increases the water content of the outer layers of the skin and gives it a soft, moist look.
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