...DIETARY THERAPIES FOR ACNE Acne is one of the most common skin problem people face these days. As again treatments charge you a lot in terms of time and your money, many people seek out for nutritional and dietary remedies for the treatment of acne. Nutrition can be a natural and effective approach to controlling acne. Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and some essential fats help a person achieve glowing clear skin. Also, it is easy and also important to incorporate your daily diet and nutrition with some necessary fibers, vitamins and nutrients which fight this problem of acne. Here are some nutritional remedies which could help you get rid of acne in a very efficient way. Folic acid helps in the building of new cells and tissues in the body. How is building of new cells important? It actually fights the acne and helps us retain the clear and growing skin. Leafy vegetable, avocado, spinach, beans have some high percentage of the nutritional fiber which acts against acne, and consuming the above containing folate would help us get rid of acne. Vitamin B6 helps our body produce other chemicals which in turn pose as a challenge in fighting acne, as these chemicals released also help in fighting other infections in the body. Whole grains, walnuts, eggs, avocado, sunflower seeds are some of the delicious and edible supplements which one can take to fight acne, as they contain Vitamin B6. Though Vitamin B6 can also be taken as a supplement alone, it is advisable to have nuts...
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...smoother skin to replace the one affected by acne. Microdermabrasion uses crystals. The crystals remove your skin’s outer layer. It is suitable for problems like brown and age spots. Cystic acne is a very severe acne form. It causes breakouts that are deep as well as inflamed. The use of oral antibiotics, isotretinoin and contraceptives taken orally mostly for women is a treatment for cystic acne. Blue light treatment of acne is a treatment that uses light which is blue to kill bacteria that cause acne found either on or under the skin. Carrots and their juice normally give plenty of vitamins A. Vitamin A has effects like those of retinoid drugs commonly used for treatment of acne. Leafy greens such as kale and spinach are a rich source of beta-carotene. Whole grains have high nutritional benefit and an impact that is positive on sugar levels in your blood. High sugar levels in the blood worsen acne. In order to get rid of dark spots, apply juice obtained from citrus fruits including that from lemon, orange, pineapple, tomato and red currant. You can also apply a mixture of cream, honey and sour milk. A mixture of one spoon of juice from onions and two spoonfuls of honey applied on the face and left for 15 minutes also works. Primrose oil provides one’s body with fatty acids which women lack in case of hormone imbalance. It makes the skin smooth and soft. The oil has side effects that are few. Among foods that help fight acne include: foods with high content of water,those...
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...The Proactiv+ System Clear Skin Starts In The Pores We know acne, and we know skin. And we know what it takes to have a clear flawless-looking complexion, which is what you’ll see with Proactiv+. We also know that acne begins deep inside the pore, launched by a "perfect storm" of microscopic events - bacterial overgrowth, excess oil production, dead skin cells that clog the pore, and ultimately, inflammation creating a red, swollen bump on your skin. Proactiv+ is an acne-treatment system that delivers skincare in every step. Formulated not only to heal, treat, and clear acne, it also helps to diminish the evidence of past breakouts, restoring skin to its healthy-looking appearance. Here's how: * * STEP 3: REPAIR Complexion * Perfecting Hydrator Drenches skin with essential skincare ingredients designed to help soothe irritation, even skin tone, visibly reduce post-acne marks and leave skin soft, hydrated and radiant. Salicylic acid, and anti-acne medicine, helps pores appear smaller by keeping them free of the oily build-up that makes them appear larger. * * STEP 1: CLEANSE Skin Smoothing * Exfoliator Gentle exfoliating beads and glycolic acid gently move away excess oil, dirt , and other impurities so benzoyl peroxide can penetrate the pore to kill acne-causing bacteria. * STEP 2: TREAT Pore Targeting * Treatment Our exclusive Smart Target® is designed to deliver benzoyl peroxide directly into the pore with...
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...Natural treatments for acne have been around for many years. You would find most of the natural acne treatment hoarded in your home, in the kitchen cupboards, and in your backyard. Items like nectar, green tea, Echinacea, Avocado, sunflower oil and even jojoba are potent against skin break out. If you wish, you could easily try out natural acne remedies, as they are simply cheap and easily available. Presently, what could be there in your conventional treatment? A natural treatment would include an adjusted eating regimen to diminish side effects through a purging of your inward organs, and the utilization of herbs to supply supplements to your liver and different organs. Plan an eating routine given regular and healthy food, including no less than five servings of vegetables and no short of what one serving of...
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...poweroverpcos.com Page 2 1. FOCUS ON LOW GI FOODS GI stands for glycaemic index, which is a numbered ranking of foods based on how quickly that food raises your blood sugar. Low GI foods raise your blood sugar levels more slowly than high GI foods. When you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), it is vital to eat foods with a low GI. Because sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream more slowly with low GI foods , less insulin needs to be produced (Insulin is a hormone from the pancreas that allows sugar from the bloodstream to get inside cells for energy production). Lower insulin is desirable because too much insulin can stimulate the production of testosterone, the male hormone that is responsible for many of the symptoms of PCOS such as acne, excess hair, scalp hair loss, and menstrual irregularities. It also has the effect of ‘switching off’ fat burning in cells, making it harder to lose weight. Low GI eating can help to reduce your insulin levels and balance hormones, keep your energy levels stable for longer, and reduce sweet cravings. Try eating wholegrain...
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...This is called elimination diet. Then, you should see if your symptoms improve. Although it may seem a long process since you must eliminate each food separately, the fact is that most people almost always eat the same food. Start with the basic foods you usually eat. In fact, there are common foods that cause more eczema than others, such as, for example, cow's milk, eggs, soybeans, wheat, peanuts, cheese, fish, chocolate, artificial food colors and tomatoes. If you do not get satisfactory results with the elimination diet, GLA supplement. Some studies suggest that eczema may be caused by the lack of the enzyme that creates the omega 6 fatty acid called GLA that has been shown to be very beneficial in the treatment of eczema. When the enzyme is not present, that means there is a lack of GLA and, therefore, eczema is aggravated. In this case, the solution could be to take a GLA supplement. It is recommended to use the GLA supplement for at least 4 weeks to improve...
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...Stress When the body is in stress it creates glucocorticoids, which are made in the adrenal glands. These glucocorticoids are epinephrine and cortisol, which both accelerate immune cells to move from the bloodstream into the tissue if needed to fight against an infection, and when the infection is gone, they return the body to homeostasis. When a person is in stress, these glucocorticoids do the same thing as if they were fighting an infection; however, if the body is in constant stress, it will continue to "fight the infection" and will not return the body to homeostasis. This can cause glucocorticoid receptor resistance and can cause the body to develop an even higher risk of depression, upper respiratory infections, diabetes, autoimmune disease, slower healing, and even cardiovascular disease (1). The body's stress response kicks in when you feel there is a possible threat, which is necessary to ensure the best chance of survival. In the brain, the hypothalamus and the pituitary control the stress response. The adrenal glands also aid in controlling stress response by the kidneys. When the brain senses danger, it sends nerve signals down the spinal cord to the adrenal glands telling them to release adrenaline, which then increases the sugar in the blood, the heart rate, and the blood pressure. The hypothalamus sends signals to the pituitary gland telling it to release factors that travel quickly through the blood stream and stimulate the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol...
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...people are using branded conditioners for them to make their hair smoothen but they didn’t know that there are other alternatives for it, so the researchers are introducing the product calamansi and malunggay extracts as Hair Conditioner. The researchers search about the Calamansi and Malunggay’s content. The calamansi’s scientific name is citrus microcarpa. The Calamansi’s skin or peel is green to yellowish. The peel adheres closely to the flesh which contains a few seeds and its light orange in color. The fruit is crushed with gogo and used for cleansing the hairs. The Calamansi have other uses like removing ink stains from clothes, washing the hair of women, can be used for bleaching freckles and as a cheap remedy for itching acne vulgar and pruritis vulvae. The properties of Calamansi are antiseptic, antichloristic, carminative, deodorant, and refrigerant. Calamansi can also prevent infections to the user’s scalp, it can also prevent a frizzy problem to the hair. It is also a natural way keeping the hair better because when you put any chemicals to your hair you will get bad effects that will eventually harm your hair. It is also convenient to use calamansi and malunggay extracts. It prevents bad toxins and refreshes the scalp. The investigators search about malunggay and the scientific name for it, is moringa. It is best known as an excellence of nutrition and natural energy booster. It is loaded with nutrients, vitamins, and amino acids. It replenishes your...
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...To: Mr Sheikh Abdul Muhaimin Bin Sheikh Abdul Majid Managing Director of Solution Medic Sdn. Bhd. From: Mrs Janet Lim Ah Moi Business Development Manager of Solution Medic Sdn. Bhd. Subject: BUSINESS TRIP REPORT TO SEARCH FOR NEW SUPPLEMENTS SUPPLIERS Solution Medic Sdn Bhd is an established company since 1992. We started as a retail pharmacy and expanded to producing our own healthcare and beauty products. We offers innovative products, programs and activities that are designed to benefit consumers, trade partners and the community that we operate in. We carry more than 300 types of health food and natural toiletries that are imported exclusively by us. So to look for enthusiastic and energetic product and partners me with a group of two other representatives from our company have traveled to USA started on 1st Jun 2011 and ended at 15 Jun 2011. Beside me, Mrs Stacey Yong, Pharmacist and Mr Mohd Ikmal Bin Mohd Rashid, Accountant are came along with me to the trip. “Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said obesity is becoming the major health issue with the number of obese people almost tripling in the past 15 years from four per cent in 1996 to 14 per cent in 2010. And since obesity is the gateway to other chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, heart and kidney problems, he said the risk of more Malaysians developing these diseases will become greater in future ”- Wed, Feb 10.2010 New Straits Times. From this statement, we tried to...
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...GENERAL PAPERS 1 VEGETARIAN DIET IN CHILDREN Dana-Teodora Anton-Paduraru1, Carmen Oltean2, Laura Mihaela Trandafir1, Amalia Maria Mineata3 1 3-rd Clinic of Pediatrics, ”Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 2 Children’s Emergency Hospital “Sf. Maria”, Iasi 3 Hiperclinica Medlife, Iasi ABSTRACT Vegetarianism may have implications on the growth of children and adolescents. There are different types of vegetarian diets: some may be suitable for children, other deficient in essential nutrients. If a vegetarian diet is done properly and includes fortified foods it can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases. Restriction or exclusion of products of animal nature can lead to low intake of essential nutrients. Keywords: vegetarianism, child Childhood is the period when nutritional habits are acquired, when growth is intense and when deposits of essential nutrients are stored. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, vegetarianism is defined by “the consumption of a diet that contains vegetables, fruits, nuts, cereals and sometimes eggs and dairy products” (1). Vegetarianism may have severe implications on the growth of children and adolescents, therefore it is necessary to assess the nutritional status of vegetarians to insure optimum growth and a good health state and to prevent potential deficits. There are different types of vegetarians (1) – Table 1. Each of these diets has implications on the nutrition and health...
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...Little-Known Causes of Depression There are many well-known depression triggers: Trauma, grief, financial troubles, and unemployment are just a few. But if we are depressed and none of these apply to us, it can be hard to pinpoint a specific cause. In truth, there may not be a concrete reason for depression. But here are some little-known causes to consider. * Poor sleep habits It's no surprise that sleep deprivation can lead to irritability, but it could also increase the risk of depression. A 2007 study found that when healthy participants were deprived of sleep, they had greater brain activity after viewing upsetting images than their well-rested counterparts, which is similar to the reaction that depressed patients have, noted one of the study authors. If we don't sleep, we don't have time to replenish [brain cells], the brain stops functioning well, and one of the many factors that could lead to is depression. * Face book overload Spending too much time in chat rooms and on social-networking sites is a very harmful activity especially for youngsters. A number of studies now suggest that this can be associated with depression, particularly in teens and preteens. Internet addicts may struggle with real-life human interaction and a lack of companionship, and they may have an unrealistic view of the world. Some experts even call it "Face book depression." In a 2010 study, researchers found that about 1.2% of people ages 16 to 51 spent an inordinate amount...
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...Extracting Oil from an Avocado Hyunji Lee Aisha Bada Faye Aquino Dongwon Lee Nicole Bulawan Chantal Zalamea Chelceed Viernes 2I Mrs. Pedernal Biology Research II High School Department Colegio San Agustin, Makati CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Avocado oil is the edible oil pressed from the fleshy pulp of avocados. Avocado oil can be used for both cooking and cosmetic purposes.It is considered to be a useful and natural substance, but it is expensive. Its unusually high smoking point and aromatic flavor make it suitable for both high temperature frying and grilling, as well as an emulsifying salad oil. Nutritionally, avocado oil ranks comparably to olive oil with its low cholesterol level. The researchers observed that avocado is a relatively expensive fruit, purchasing avocado oil from your local market can cost a significant amount. The researchers realized that the reason of it being expensive is because it has a very desirable quality as food oil. It has outstanding benefits to people when it comes health. With that realization, the researchers decided to conduct an experiment about extracting oil from avocados. Statement of the Problem This research aims to find a way to extract oil from an avocado. It wishes to find natural oil from avocados. It aims to know the answer to the following questions: 1. Would avocado be able to produce oil? 2. How would oil be extracted from avocados? 3. Would the avocado oil...
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...| | |[pic] | |RE: Physical Activity | |Professor Reiterman [pic] | |7/16/2014 8:45:21 PM | | | | | |Mary, you are not alone...I'm sure many of us can attest to feeling the same way. What do you think would be a more successful jump start | |to your "healthier living" regimen: making healthier food choices and incorporating regular exercise, beginning an exercise program that | |motivates you to want to eat healthier, or begin to do BOTH at the same time? There is no right or wrong answer, just "food for thought" | |for anyone wanting to think about it. ...
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...Fa"Fad diet" is a term of popular media, not science. Some so-called fad diets may make pseudo-scientific claims. According to one definition, fad diets claim to be scientific but do not follow the scientific method in establishing their validity. What is a fad diet? There are many different definitions of what a fad diet consists of. One definition is any weight loss plan that quickly gains popularity and may become unpopular just as quick. A more specific definition is any weight loss program or aid that promises to produce dramatic weight loss in a very short amount of time. Each type of fad diet varies in the amount of food that is restricted and what types of foods may be restricted. Are fad diets healthy? The basis of these diets is usually a very restricted diet that may even eliminate certain food groups all together. Research has shown that in order to obtain the amount of nutrients our body needs on a daily basis we must consume a balanced and varied diet. Fad diets do not allow consumers to eat a well-balanced diet in most cases which causes the lack of nutrients to the body. In particular, the diets that eliminate certain foods from a person’s diet completely put the person at risk for nutrient deficiencies. Many of the diet authors will suggest that consumers take daily supplements to make up for the lost nutrients; however supplements do not provide all the plant chemicals and nutrients that our bodies need to function properly. Another risk of these diets...
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...FINAL ESSAY Your name Course Name Date 1. Describe the major hormonal changes that occur during adolescence. Describe girls’ reactions to menarche and boys’ reactions to spermarche during puberty. What factors influence the way adolescents respond? Describe the impact of puberty on parent–child interaction and the adaptive value of this change in adolescents’ relationships with their parents. Hormonal change is at its peak during adolescence and is a period of rapid psychological and physiological transformation. During puberty boys and girls sweat and their oil glands become more active. This will result in body odour and acne. They also get underarm and pubic hair in the body. The brain releases Gonadotropin – releasing hormone (GnRH) for stimulating pituitary gland. Pituitary gland is also known as the Master gland releases luteinizing hormones and follicle stimulating hormone. In boys, interstitial cell stimulating hormone and it stimulates interstitial cells to produce to from hormones in male organ of testicles. Both male and females have estrogens and androgen in their body in low level and after puberty, males begin to have more androgen including testosterone. In female they get more oestrogen as puberty crosses. Menarche is the first menstrual bleeding in a girl and her reaction to this event can be both emotional and physical. It is a sign of growing up and happens between the age of 9 and 15 years. The girls usually show stress, irritability and...
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