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September 21, 2009

5 Foods that Stop Acne

Filed under: acne,breakouts,clear skin,healthy diet,healthy food,healthy living,oily skin,omega 3,skin care,Uncategorized,water,whole grains,zits — Amanda @ 4:02 pm

Its true – you are what you eat. If you eat salty, greasy foods, your skin will be greasy and oily. If you eat grains and vegetables, your skin will be smooth and healthy. Here is a list of foods that you can eat to improve your skin and prevent acne.

Whole Grains

Foods with whole grains are great for keeping your skin healthy – they carry tons of antioxidants. Be careful and make sure you read the nutrition facts before purchasing a seemingly healthy choice. For the best whole grain experience, try true whole grains like Millet or Quinoa.

Green Tea

You’ve probably heard of using this tea for another remedy – but green tea is basically good for any ailment. Green tea contains antioxidants that prevent inflammation and stop your breakouts from appearing.

Fish

Omega 3 fatty acids contain an anti-inflammatory that is great for keeping your skin smooth and free breakouts. If you want blemish free skin eat salmon, anchovies, tuna and sardines, or take an Omega 3 supplement.

Fruits and Vegetables

“Eat your vegetables!” You’ve probably heard this before. Fruits and vegetables are of huge importance to your health; however they are also very good at keeping your skin free of acne and breakouts. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables will reduce the amount of oil your skin produces, therefore preventing acne. The best vegetables for your skin are cabbage, parsley, tomato, and cucumber.

Water

Proper skin hydration is crucial for healthy skin free of toxins and oils. Continuously drink water throughout the day every day, and you will notice improvement in your complexion.

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September 1, 2009

3 Ways To Boost Your Energy

Filed under: coffee,energy,hormones,protein,sleep,sleep deprivation,sugar,Uncategorized,water — John @ 10:28 am

1.Get A Good Night’s Sleep- This step is the first, most important, and often the most ignored step. I will admit to ignoring this step far too often, but it is extremely important for your body to get the necessary rest to perform daily functions properly. Try getting to bed at 10 o’clock or even before that if you can. Sleeping at 10pm to 7am is much more beneficial to your body than sleeping from 3am to 12pm(noon). The reason has to do with the hormones your body produces during specific times of the night. A good night’s sleep is the first step to gaining more energy.

2.Drink More Water and Less Coffee- This is again one of those rules that I have ignored for far too long. Coffee will tend to burn you out, but if you can cut back your coffee intake to maybe 1-2 cups a day and instead drink water more often then you will notice a significant increase in your energy.

3.Watch Your Diet- Many people, especially now with fast food chains, have forgotten to really look at what they’re eating. Try cutting back on sugars in your foods. Instead of sugary selections pick food that has protein in it. Insufficient protein is a very common reason for fatigue. Try taking some almonds to work instead of that chocolate bar, you’ll probably feel a lot better.

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July 21, 2009

How To Prevent West Nile Virus

Filed under: disease,itch,mosquito,mosquitoes,mosquitos,Uncategorized,virus,water,west nile,west nile virus — Amanda @ 10:19 am

West Nile virus is a virus that is transmitted to humans mainly through the bite of a mosquito. Yep, those little annoying mosquito’s that make your body itch and itch can actually give you something a lot worse.

Although most people that are infected with West Nile virus experience only flu like symptoms, West Nile virus can become serious causing hospitalization and sometimes even death. However, there are ways to help prevent West Nile Virus.

Because the most people become infected with West Nile virus due to mosquito’s who feed off of birds with the disease, prevention strategies focus on avoiding mosquito bites.

Use insect repellent to keep mosquitos and not to mention other insects at bay.

Remember that clothing can help protect against mosquito bites. Wear long sleeve shirts and long pants to protect yourself from bites. However, some clothing is too thin to properly prevent mosquito bites, so spraying some insect repellent on your clothes may be a helpful idea.

From dusk to dawn are the times when mosquitoes are most active. During this time try to take extra care, or try not to even go outside during this time.

Remember to drain any standing water. Why? Mosquito’s lay their eggs in standing water, so unless you like being really, really itchy drain the water.

Install or keep screens in good condition. Having proper, well-fit screens are a great way to stop mosquitoes from coming inside and biting you. This is especially helpful when the nights are hot you have to keep the window open.
Report any dead birds to authorities. A dead bird could possibly mean the spread of West Nile virus to mosquitos. By letting authorities know, they can find out where West Nile is and can aid in the prevention of infections to the public.
Clean up. Cleaning up around the neighbourhood can help prevent the amount of breeding sites that mosquito’s will have access to. Plus, picking up things like bottles and pop cans is good for the environment and makes the community look good.

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