Using sunscreen daily is the best protection against ultraviolet radiation (UV) damage. However, it’s important to know how to choose the right sunscreen.
Tips for choosing sunscreen:…
Protecting Your Skin from UV Damage
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Meditation & the Body
Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens. – Carl Jung
Whether looking to sharpen focus, maximize creativity, reduce stress, or gain peace of mind–meditation can be transformative. But did you know meditation can also have profound effects on your body?…
Understanding the Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Inflammation is a growing problem in the United States. Studies have shown that inflammation in the body can lead/contribute to various chronic inflammatory diseases, a group of diseases that grows in numbers each year in the United States.
If you are looking to minimize inflammation in the body, here is the ultimate guide to help you do so through daily nutrition. …
Introducing the Nightshade Family
Everyone loves a nightshade! …just perhaps in moderation, and maybe with a watchful eye. These beauties are unique because they grow in the shade of night as opposed to the light of sun. Aside from many beneficial nutrients, nightshade plants boast a toxic alkaloid called Solanine that can adversely affect the body, resulting in calcium imbalance, headaches, and possibly arthritic pain due to inflammation. Macrobiotic and Ayurvedic medicine advise consuming nightshades with moderation. So listen to your body…take note of any symptoms that indicate how you react to this family……
The Power of Herbs to Reduce Inflammation
Before you pass on the garlic, think about it’s nutritional power. Garlic, along with many other herbs, has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Anyone with a family history of inflammatory auto-immune diseases (such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Lupus, MS, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rosacea, etc.) is genetically predisposed to inflammation. If inflammation goes unchecked long enough, it can ultimately lead to these chronic illnesses. Incorporate some of the following anti-inflammatory herbs regularly into your diet to minimize inflammation and keep your body healthy and happy……
Washing Produce
Because no one likes dirty produce… learn how to officially clean and prep your fruits and vegetables for eating……
Do You Know How Your Skin Works?
What your skin does for you:
- Skin is the body’s primary defense system, acting as a physical and chemical barrier and shielding the internal tissues of the body from the outside environment. The skin protects internal tissues from ultraviolet radiation, free radicals, microorganisms, and other environmental hazards.
- Skin is the body’s primary regulator of temperature.
Most important in understanding skin function is understanding the epidermal permeability barrier, which plays a crucial role in your skin’s ability to perform its duties. In the past, much of the medical community believed a compromised permeability barrier was merely a symptom of skin disease. However, recent research suggests that a compromised barrier is actually a primary pathophysiological factor for many skin diseases (such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis). This means a compromised barrier leaves you vulnerable to an array of problems….
