Almond Oil For Skin

 

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Anyone who has had honey roasted almonds as a snack or indulged in almonds as a topping on sundaes, desserts, or salads knows that almonds are a healthy, tasty addition to any meal. As matter of fact, did you know that almond oil for skin is another useful attribute to come from this amazing little seed? Here are a few reasons you should include almond oil in your healthful routine.

As such, almonds come in two varieties: bitter almonds and sweet almonds. Growers can determine the flavor by what color the trees blossoms are. White blooms bring sweet almonds, while pink blooms bring bitter. Almond oil itself is created when almonds are pressed. Both sweet and bitter oils are used in cooking and beauty regimens alike.

Almonds are naturally high in vitamin E, which makes them ideal as hair care and skin care products. The resulting oil is smooth and silky, with a faint, pleasing fragrance. Whether you use it as massage oil, a natural moisturizer, or a way to keep your scalp and hair healthy and strong, using sweet almond oil on your skin and hair is a wonderful, affordable way to look your best.

Sweet almond oil is used for more than just skin care products, as matter of fact. It is also plays a significant role in the creation of sweets such as marzipan, cookies, cakes, and other treats. Despite its name, it is also a primary ingredient in condiments such as mayonnaise and a variety of sauces and dressings and more.

What about bitter almond oil for skin? It has a variety of benefits as well, including being a potent facial cleanser. It is also great for preventing hangovers. However, due to the high amount of cyanide in bitter almonds, one must be careful when using this beneficial oil. It is never a good idea to apply or ingest too much. However, when it comes to cooking with bitter oil, you have the advantage of being able to enhance the flavor of a variety of different foods, from cakes to cookies. In using a small amount, you can boost the sweetness in the food without making it bitter.

With this in mind, it is easy to see why both sweet and bitter almond oils are ideal for you. Whether you decide to use them for hair and skin care or in your daily cooking, you will be able to rest easy in the knowledge that you are using a substance that is both healthy and tasty. Learn more today about how this amazing substance can boost your health!

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Is Summer Ruining Your Gorgeous Hair?

 

Did you know that 50 hours of sun exposure is equivalent to 30 minutes of bleach? So it is no surprise that spending lots of time outdoors in the sun and in the lake or pool, that your hair can be seriously damaged once fall rolls around. If you want to keep your hair looking strong, healthy and fresh, you need to be proactive about the damage the summer will provide to your hair and know how to fight it properly.

First of all, if your hair is colored or highlighted, sun exposure and frequent shampooing will fade your hair color the fastest. Be sure to use a shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair and don’t shampoo every day unless your hair is very oily. Use a dry shampoo in between days to keep your color shining brightly. Also, use a sunblock formulated for your hair or choose a spray that contains SPF. When you’re out for long periods of time in the sun, wear a hat or a scarf to cover your locks.

Second, lay off the hair dryer and other hot tools and stay away from metal brushes. If you use these tools regularly, use a thermal protectant spray or cream to protect your hair from the heat that fades your color and damages your hair. A natural bristle brush is also best for keeping hair strong and healthy.

Third, if you’re a big swimmer in the summer, the salt water or chlorine will fry your hair. If you’re swimming in a chlorine-filled pool regularly, invest in a clarifying shampoo made specifically for swimmers for the summer or try a simple apple cider vinegar rinse. To prevent chlorine buildup and damage, put an oil that contains SPF in your hair before you swim or wear a swim cap. Be sure to rinse and wash your hair thoroughly after you’re done swimming too. Be sure to use a deep conditioner every week to replace the moisture lost from sun and water exposure too.

If you head to a summer home often that uses well water or hard water, think about installing a filtering system because it removes 95% of chlorine and other chemicals from the water, which save your hair.

Lastly, remember you are what you eat! Be sure to eat a balanced diet, take your vitamins and drink lots of water. Biotin is a great vitamin for hair health if you need a little boost.

Source URL: http://www.yourbeautyadvisor.com/2014/06/is-summer-ruining-your-gorgeous-hair/

7 Things Your Hair Says About Your Health

Your hair says a lot about you. But did you know it can alert you to different health conditions? Changes in your hair’s look, texture, or thickness can be a sign or symptom of a health condition. Here are some hair symptoms and conditions they may be linked to. Remember to always see your doctor if you think you may have a health condition and don’t diagnose yourself based only on hair symptoms.

First of all, stress can actually turn your hair gray. Gray hair is dictated by your genes and for some people extended stress and trauma can speed up the growth of gray hair.

If you find yourself with very brittle hair, high blood pressure, fatigue and back pain, you may have Cushing’s Syndrome. This is a rare condition caused by excess cortisol in the body. If you simply have brittle hair, then you probably don’t have this rare disease, but definitely get yourself checked out if you have more than one symptom.

Dry, thinning hair and thyroid disease are very closely connected. A thyroid disease called hypothyroidism can cause hair shedding and a change in hair’s appearance. Other symptoms include being tired all the time, cold tolerance, joint pain, muscle pain, puffy face and weight gain.

If your hair starts shedding way more than normal, you could be anemic. Anemia is caused by low iron in the body. Iron supplements or eating more iron-rich foods can help you keep your hair from falling out. A blood test is usually ordered for those who complain of hair changes. Anemia is common in vegetarians or women with heavy periods. Hair shedding also happens in women temporarily after pregnancy or stopping birth control pills.

You may also notice hair thinning if you have a protein deficiency. Protein is essential in building and growing your hair. For most people, getting enough protein is very easy, but those with digestive issues may need more protein. But for the most part, hair thinning is not due to protein deficiency, but genetics.

If you notice yellow or white flakes in your hair or even in your eyebrows, it is a sign of dandruff. Dandruff is caused by yeast on the skin or inflammation of the skin and usually gets worse in the winter when skin can get very dry. Luckily, dandruff is very easy to treat and most every store has special shampoos to cure dandruff.

Lastly, losing your hair could point to a very serious autoimmune disease. Whenever you notice too much hair falling out or your hair becomes a very different texture or has a very different feel to it, you may want to get yourself checked out to eliminate any conditions or diseases. If your hair is simply changing due to age, visit your salon for tips.

Remember that damaged hair can’t tell you what you need to know about your health. When your hair is over treated and damaged from coloring and chemically treating it for years, it will be dry and brittle and you won’t be able to tell if a condition is causing it or if it is the damage from hot tools and chemical treatments. So do your hair and your health a favor and try to cut down on the damage causing treatments.

Source URL: http://www.yourbeautyadvisor.com/2014/07/7-things-your-hair-says-about-your-health/

Skin Care Tips for Every Twenty Something

 

In your twenties, you may be more concerned about finishing college, getting a career and finding a date, but don’t forget to care for your skin. The steps you take now to care for your skin can greatly affect your future. If you start a skin care routine now, you will bring it with you in the future and it won’t be a second thought. It is definitely important to start young and here are some tips that every twenty something should follow.

1. Don’t sleep with your makeup on. Make sure to cleanse your face every night, no matter how tired you are or how late you may have studied or partied that night. Sleeping with makeup will decrease the body’s ability to repair itself and will aggravate the skin causing acne and wrinkles.

2. You may have been born with the skin you have, but if you take care of it, you can control how you look in some ways. For example, if you stay away from smoking and the tanning beds, you can greatly reduce your risk of sagging skin and wrinkles.

3. Like skipping the tanning beds, it is important to wear SPF and most twenty somethings don’t think twice about it. Sun damage is very real and will affect how you look in the future.

4. Try a three step morning and nighttime routine. This will be simple but very effective in caring for your skin. Choose a cleanser for your skin type, treat with an antioxidant in the morning and a retinol or glycolic acid at night (depending what is best for you) and moisturize with SPF in the morning and a cream at night.

5. In addition to your routine, don’t forget to exfoliate twice a week. It will remove dead skin cells that add up and it will make you glow.

6. Remember that eating healthy and exercising doesn’t just affect your waistline. It also affects your skin. If you’re a healthy person, chances are your skin will look amazing and healthy too.

7. Even if you apply SPF religiously, avoid too much sun. It is the number one cause of wrinkles on the face.

If you are a twenty something, do you always follow these tips? If you are in your 30’s and older, do you agree with these tips too? Let us know your words of wisdom!

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Questions Every Pregnant Woman Should Ask Herself

 

You're pregnant! Congratulations! During your 40-week journey, you'll come up with lots of questions, some valid and some silly. To make sure the valid questions get the attention they deserve, I want to make sure you're aware of these three very important topics. Take note—and happy growing, Mama!

Am I eating enough protein?

Women need additional protein during pregnancy. And while moms-to-be have every intention of upping their protein portions, first-trimester nausea can quickly change eating habits. If you're having difficultly filling nutritional gaps with food, you can try supplementing. There is a terrific product called Mommi 3-in-1.  It's the first-ever complete prenatal protein shake with all the vitamins, protein and DHA a pregnant woman needs. Each serving contains 25 grams of protein, 100% daily value of 14 essential prenatal vitamins and 200 milligrams of DHA when prepared with 10 ounces of 1% milk. Best part: it comes in yummy chocolate and vanilla flavors. You get everything you need without the nausea! Win!

Should I receive prenatal testing?

During your 40 weeks, there will be moments of anxiety. And lots of wondering, “Is the baby healthy?” There are certain prenatal tests that can provide you answers. For example, Panorama is a noninvasive, highly accurate prenatal test that screens for several genetic conditions including Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome and Patau syndrome. The test can be administered as early as nine weeks gestation. These tests not only help expectant families prepare for future health implications involving their baby, but they may also provide reassurance that all is well with the baby. If you find yourself anxiety ridden, this test may be a good option for you. It's worth mentioning to your health care provider.

Should I consider cord blood banking?

A newborn's umbilical cord blood contains powerful stem cells that have been used for the treatment of more than 80 serious diseases and disorders in both adults and children. Cord blood banking is the process of retrieving the blood remaining in the umbilical cord and placenta in the moments after birth. Expectant parents only have one opportunity to save or donate the cord blood, and it is among the most critical decisions new mothers and fathers will make. To make an informed decision regarding their options, expectant parents should learn all they can about current therapies and future treatments using cord blood stem cells. Visit cordbankingbasics.com to learn more. If cost is an issue, some families have added this to their baby registry wish list.

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Get Fit by Labor Day: Announcing the HealthyWomen and Boot Camp Hub Get Fit Challenge!

 

Great news: HealthyWomen is teaming with Boot Camp Hub to offer women a free Get Fit Challenge. The eight-week online training starts Monday, July 7, and continues for eight weeks, ending just before Labor Day. If you want to lose a few pounds or just feel fit and have more energy, watch HealthyWomen.org for more details.

Trust Me, It Works!

As someone who recently completed one of Boot Camp hub's eight-week online fitness programs, I can say it's worth your effort! I did not meet the very ambitious weight goal I'd set for myself at the start, but what I did do was:

1. Lose 5.6 pounds in eight weeks (which makes me officially no longer overweight)
2. Lose 5.2 inches, almost entirely from areas I wanted to trim
3. Fit back into my summer shorts—comfortably!
4. Complete at least five online workouts every week for eight weeks
5. Add more movement to my daily routine
6. Gain energy and strength, as evidenced by my daily life and my boot camp fitness tests
7. Cut back on sweets and improve my eating habits
8. Quiet the "negative voices" that can lead to failure in fitness (or any endeavor)
9. Set a good example for my family
10. Have fun working out!

My exercise and dietary habits weren't bad when I started boot camp, but, despite my efforts, my weight had crept up, putting me into the "overweight" classification. I want to live a long, healthy life, so I took action and signed on for some intensive online workouts.

The workouts were affordable, and best of all, could be done in my family room, any time of day or night, with no equipment needed. These rigorous interval training sessions were the perfect complement to my twice-a-week yoga classes and daily walks.

I enjoyed nearly every minute of workouts with Jonathan Roche, fitness coach and founder of Breakthrough Health & Wellness Solutions (which runs Boot Camp Hub), and his staff of trainers. They couldn't have been more upbeat and encouraging to me and the others like me who signed on for some fitness support.

Get Motivated

If you're looking for fitness support, this challenge is for you. To keep us motivated and on track, Jonathan and his team will provide 18 custom workout videos for HealthyWomen participants, along with daily missions, motivational videos and written assignments.

The staff at HealthyWomen looks forward to participating in the online boot camp, right along with you. We will support and challenge each other and hope you will too.

Win a Trip to Mexico

At the end of the camp, Jonathan and team will choose one lucky winner to receive an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Mexico! To be eligible, you'll need to submit before and after photos and participate in weekly surveys. You can win based on what you gain from boot camp—not just the pounds or inches you may lose. Details will be announced soon.

All Fitness Levels Welcome

If you're not in great shape now, don't worry. The coaches provide alternative movements for people at every fitness level and encourage you to challenge yourself but not to overdo it and get discouraged.

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