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Tips for maintaining healthy skin in the digital age

Every living being has a skin that is a part of the body. Our skin is always direct contact with everything outside the body, such as the weather, the sun or the other. And our skin is the first thing you see, when we begin to experience aging. So naturally we should perform maintenance on the skin. Here we are a few tips for skin care and skin health. Are you also worried about experiencing the aging process?

Beautiful Balinese girls. Image: balitheydug.blogspot.com

In this digital age, the skin is not just a woman's attention; it turned out the man began to treat the skin, particularly the face of those with more serious attention than men two decades ago. If you're serious about skin care in order to avoid premature aging and even to be able to enjoy the elastic and flexible skin for a long time, then you should take some tips and solutions as follows:

Sun Protection - Sun exposure has a major role in skin damage. You need to protect the skin from the sun to prevent premature aging of the skin. Excessive sun exposure is very influential in making the skin wrinkled, dry, and makes the skin color change. Thinning of skin, skin texture, skin thinning, and skin diseases related to exposure to the sun can make your skin look much older. So start protecting skin with sun protection cream.

Skin Care - Caring for the skin is a very important activity. You should immediately wash your face after every out in the hot sun. Rubbing the skin with peeling on a regular basis, at least 2 times a week, will help lift dead skin cells and dirt, so that the skin can breathe freer and brighter.

Men and skincare. Image: medstorerx.com

Exercising Regularly - We will definitely be getting old, it is impossible to hide the signs of aging on the skin behind. Neck, cheek and the corner of the eye is the most easily visible as you get older old. For the sake of improving the skin's appearance, we must strike a balance between diet and exercise regularly. In addition you also need to be diligent to drink clean water, at least eight to ten glasses of water every day.

Avoid Smoking - Advice to avoid smoking is primarily aimed at men because the largest populations of smokers in the world are men, but in the era of social media are apparently also a lot of women who smoke. You have to understand, that smoking not only causes lung cancer, but also can make skin dull and wrinkled. According to some studies there is a strong indication that the nicotine in cigarettes has the same effect like elastic in the sun. Stop smoking with a strong commitment, then you will get a healthy skin, lung cleaner, even you will be protected from heart disease and stroke.

Woman and healthy food. Image: glamcheck.com

Before knowing how to care for your skin, the first thing you should do is to identify your skin type, for example, you have an oily skin type will certainly be different from the treatment of you who have dry skin, as well as your own skin face normal.

Here are some tips on maintaining healthy skin is easy to apply by anyone and anywhere:

a. For oily skin, eating cucumber and tomato can take care of your skin. Because cucumber and tomatoes are believed to make the skin smooth and fresh, also can remove oil and dirt from skin pores thus preventing acne tends to occur at higher oily skin. This fruit can also be used as a face mask.

b. For dry skin, very good in the consumption of carrots because they contain a lot of vitamin A is needed skin tissue so that the skin will look moister, fresh and not dry.

b. For normal skin, there are tips to maintain healthy skin that tends not greasy but not too dry; the avocado is excellent for treatment. Avocados can be used as a mask and can also be consumed directly as properties to protect skin from the sun and makes the skin smooth and soft.

Basically, the balance between the activities of your daily diet is the essence of skin care and body as a whole.

There are also the following solutions that you need to consider:

- Before touching the face, you should wash your hands first with water to be free from germs and bacteria.

- Get used to clean your face with a cleanser and toners that matches your skin type, every morning and evening, or any time out of the house.

- Be diligent wash your face every skin feels dry or when I got home from traveling.

- Always wear a moisturizer will face each activity outside the home. It is very important that your skin is maintained and free of ultraviolet rays (UV) which can cause black spots.

- Take about 2-3 minutes each night, to massage the facial skin every before bed. This is done in order to eliminate fatigue on the face and gives the skin color in order to stay healthy and bright.

- Get used to use a face mask at least 2 times in 1 week, so that the dirt on the face will be lifted and the face will be cleaner and fresher.

Fantastic place for spa in Bali. Image: cnn.com

For more fulfilling and get more precise results, of course, you should consult with a dermatologist or cosmetologist professional so that you are not wrong when buying cosmetics, medicine or other skin care products. Errors and mistakes the way care products will harm your skin in the long run. I would also advise you so that you keep yourself in order to remain happy, not stressful lifestyle and avoid endangering your health. 

Vacation to the mountains or enjoy the holiday with friends or family will also provide an opportunity for your body to relax and release yourself from the pressures that can affect the life, health, skin and body. Create a program to enjoy yoga and spa in Bali with friends or family. Bali is a tourist destination that is unique and complete, even in this tropical island you can get care of body, soul and mind in one package at a hotel or spa with modern facilities and professional.

This article is written from multiple sources so you get the right advice, including from cigna  and other information that can be relied upon.

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Neuronal Control of Appetite, Metabolism and Weight

Last week, I attended a Keystone conference, "Neuronal Control of Appetite, Metabolism and Weight", in Banff.  Keystone conferences are small, focused meetings that tend to attract high quality science.  This particular conference centered around my own professional research interests, and it was incredibly informative.  This post is a summary of some of the most salient points.

Rapid Pace of Scientific Progress

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Join Healthy World Cafe for lunch March 27

It's that time of month again: Join Healthy World Cafe for a delicious, locally sourced lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 at First Moravian Church, 39 N. Duke St., downtown York.

Carrot & Ginger Soup will warm you.

March's Menu:

Carrot & Ginger Soup

 

Loaded Potato Soup

 

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Coleslaw

Salad Bar 

 

Potato encrusted Vegetable & Cheese Quiche

Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Fruit

Of course, our offerings are always based on whatever is available from our farmer friends, so also stay tuned for updates!

At Healthy World Cafe, we always feature our "eat what you want, pay how you can" philosophy.  The ability to pay should never be a barrier to accessing delicious, unprocessed, healthy food.  Take out orders are available by e-mailing your selections (by 10 a.m. March 27) to healthyworldcafe(at)gmail(dot)com.

Interested in volunteering for food prep or serving? Sign up through VolunteerSpot for our March lunch or other upcoming events.

And don't forget our switch to volunteer shifts for Wednesday's lunches: In order to better respect our volunteers' time, we'll be splitting the Wednesday lunch into two volunteer shifts: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and noon to 3 p.m. Feel free, of course, to sign up for both shifts, if you wish.

If you can't volunteer for an exact shift, hey, we understand that, too! We love that you're still eager to help out when you can. We would just ask that, after signing up through VolunteerSpot, that you'd send a quick email to sarah.e.chain(at)gmail(dot)com and let us know when to expect you. That makes it easier for us to plan out volunteer duties.

Check out a calendar of other upcoming events as well, including Go Green in the City April 20, our April lunch, and the Olde York Street Fair in May.

Non-dairy Mint Chip Ice Cream

In honor of St. Patty's Day, I whipped up some bright green ice cream. I went with a non-caloric sweetener called Swerveto keep it lower carb and give it a soft texture but you can use any liquid or granulated sweetener you want.



Here's what I did:

1 can full fat coconut milk
1 cup fresh spinach
1/3 cup liquid or granulated sweetener
3 egg yolks
1 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Combine all ingredients (except chocolate chips) in a blender and mix extremely well until all the spinach liquefies and the mixture becomes a consistent green. Refrigerate at least a half hour to make sure the mixture is nice and cold. Add it to your ice cream maker and let it churn until it firms up (about 20 minutes). While the ice cream is churning, pulse the chips a few times in a dry blender jar so they become crumbly. When your ice cream firms up, add the chocolate crumbles and let it churn a few minutes more to incorporate. Enjoy!

Food Reward Friday

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Atherosclerosis in Ancient Mummies Revisited

Many of you are already aware of the recent study that examined atherosclerosis in 137 ancient mummies from four different cultures (1).  Investigators used computed tomography (CT; a form of X-ray) to examine artery calcification in mummies from ancient Egypt, Peru, Puebloans, and arctic Unangan hunter-gatherers.  Artery calcification is the accumulation of calcium in the vessel wall, and it is a marker of severe atherosclerosis.  Where there is calcification, the artery wall is thickened and extensively damaged.  Not surprisingly, this is a risk factor for heart attack.  Pockets of calcification are typical as people age.

I'm not going to re-hash the paper in detail because that has been done elsewhere.  However, I do want to make a few key points about the study and its interpretation.  First, all groups had atherosclerosis to a similar degree, and it increased with advancing age.  This suggests that atherosclerosis may be part of the human condition, and not a modern disease.  Although it's interesting to have this confirmed in ancient mummies, we already knew this from cardiac autopsy data in a variety of non-industrial cultures (2, 3, 4, 5).

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Guest Posting on Paleo Parents, Balanced Bites Seminar, and Overcoming Sugar

I am over-the-moon excited about my new role over at the Paleo Parents’ Blog. I get first dibs on some of the latest books coming out in the Paleo arena as well as sample new products. Best of all, I get to share my opinions and interact with the community on a larger scale. I first met Matt and Stacy at one of their Paleo Meet-ups at their house in Virginia. I was so happy to find out they were in my local area and were so in to fostering community. Despite an unfortunate incident involving me not being able to find their front door, they put first impressions aside to invite me on board along with some other fantastic women. Stay tuned for my first book reviews coming up later this month.

Another memorable event this month was last weekend’s Balanced Bites Seminar here in DC. It was an amazing opportunity to be a part of what may be Diane and Liz’s final seminar together, at least for the foreseeable future. They were both as lovely and gracious as I would have thought based on listening in each week on their podcast. I even got to snag the photo above, thanks to Stacy (of Paleo Parents) and Anne (also on the Paleo Parents’ team). I almost punked out, but they didn’t let me. True friends! It was also a treat to meet Primal Toad (I gave him a ride back to his hotel) as well as hang out with Bill and Haley from The Food Lovers. They are just adorable and their newly adopted little puppy was too cute for words. As someone who really immerses myself in all this Paleo Stuff, it was like the internet coming to life. Such a blast!

Underlying all this Paleo excitement lingers a bit of a personal tension. Since my last Whole 30, I’ve been struggling with my relationship with food in general and sugar in particular. I’ve found myself overeating to the place where I start to feel uncomfortable and even have gotten heartburn later a couple of times. I can’t really remember the last time I experienced this kind of behavior.  I also crave sweets and have turned to Paleo baking and chocolate. Although I feel calm on the surface, I think I’m dealing with some latent stress that I’m suppressing. I guess I need to spend some time with myself figuring out what that’s all about.
 

I’m also going back and forth about doing another Whole 30. I can honestly say that when I was coming towards the end of this last attempt (I made it 26 days, I think), I really felt fantastic both mentally and physically. But, obviously I was still fighting it, evidenced by my ending early and going slightly off the rails since. I both crave and rebel against the structure of it. I’m leaning towards giving it another shot, mostly because I’m simply not feeling great right now.

All this is to say that I surely do not have all this figured out. I’m not much for weighing myself lately, but I can confidently say that I’m proud to have kept off the lion’s share of the 50 lbs I initially lost going low carb, then Paleo (based on clothing). I’m in this for the long haul. My number one goal is to get myself back to feeling fabulous again. I know from experience that focusing on nourishing myself with food and working out is the way to get there. That breeds a feeling of accomplishment that spurs me on. So that’s what I’m going to do: keep up The Smarter Science of Slim workouts (these have been going great, by the way), and get back on track with my food. Whether that’s with a Whole 30, 21 Day Sugar Detox, or just my own version of strict Paleo is to be determined. I will keep you posted.

Are you struggling with any of this stuff, or is it just me? Chime in an let me know how it’s going.

 

Healthy World Cafe volunteer updates

As spring begins to peek out here and there (who else is loving this sunshine?!), Healthy World Cafe has a couple of busy months coming up. With that in mind, we wanted to share some of our upcoming volunteer opportunities -- and announce a change to our monthly lunches:

Pea hummus! On the menu for next week.

Healthy World Cafe always wants to respect our volunteers' time -- we love that you've chosen to help out with our mission to provide a locally sourced, healthy meal for anyone, regardless of ability to pay! And, of course, we want you to return and volunteer again.

So, beginning with March, we'll be splitting the Wednesday lunch into two volunteer shifts: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and noon to 3 p.m.

After all, being on your feet for six hours is a long day. With shifts, we aim to give volunteers time for a break to enjoy the food we know you've worked so hard on, and at the same time get an influx of fresh energy to close out the day and help with clean up.

If you can't volunteer for an exact shift, hey, we understand that, too! We love that you're still eager to help out when you can. We would just ask that, after signing up through VolunteerSpot, that you'd send a quick email to sarah.e.chain(at)gmail(dot)com and let us know when to expect you. That makes it easier for us to plan out volunteer duties.

Coming up this week is a private, catered event at Central Market York. We'll have food prep hours Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and then meet up around 3 p.m. Thursday to set up and serve at the event. Here are the details:

-- 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 -- Food prep for a private catered event. Meet at First Moravian Church (FMC), 39 N. Duke St., York.
-- 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 -- Food prep for a private catered event. Meet at YorKitchen, Central Market York.
-- 3 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14 -- Food prep and serving for a private catered event in Central Market York. Meet at YorKitchen. This day will be split into two shifts: 3 to 7 p.m., and 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. If you can't work a specific shift (say, you can be there 5 to 9, but not as early as 3), please email sarah.e.chain(at)gmail(dot)com and let us know when to expect you!

Curious about our other upcoming events -- our March lunch, Go Green in the City, and more? Check out our page of upcoming dates, and sign up through VolunteerSpot.

Thanks again for all you do!

Food Reward Friday

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Does the Mediterranean Diet Reduce Cardiovascular Risk?

By now, most of you have probably heard about the recent study on the "Mediterranean diet" (1), a diet that was designed by diet-heart researchers and is based loosely on the traditional diet of Crete and certain other Mediterranean regions.  The popular press has been enthusiastically reporting this trial as long-awaited proof that the Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cardiovascular events-- by a full 30 percent over a 4.8-year period.  I wish I could share their enthusiasm for the study.

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