Eye Cream Anti-Aging Abilities

February 29, 2008

Plant-based holistic ingredients combined with today’s revolutionary age-defying technology gives us the best products for keeping our eyes younger longer. But before we go on, the best anti-aging beauty tip you can ever worship is the fact that hydrating your body is the best way to keep wrinkles away. It’s your best age-defying tactic, so drink up fresh invigorating water daily.

How do you know you need to start using eye cream? You can start at any age, but when you start feeling tightness around the eyes, then there’s dryness that definitely needs to be addressed. There may also be the raccoon eyes that don’t go away even though you are getting plenty of sleep. And, you can use your regular moisturizer if it contains anti-aging ingredients and sunscreen, but there will come a time when you will need to use both. Read on to learn which anti-aging eye creams and ingredients to look for and use because they are proven to work and do their job thanks to technology.

To alleviate redness and fine lines
Chamomile is the ideal natural choice for this problem. An excellent product to use is Grateful Body 30Plus Eye Cream which contains biodynamically grown azulene extract.

To reduce bags under the eyes
There’s a natural product that does this while protecting your skin from sun damage. Simply Divine Botanicals’ Pack Your Bags They’re Leaving Instant Gratification Eye Gel blends essential fatty acids with seaweed, cucumber, and essential oils.

To reduce puffiness and for anti-aging
To stimulate collagen synthesis and reduce puffiness, try Derma e Ester-C Firming Eye Creme. Apart from Ester-C, it contains green tea extract. There really are many excellent eye creams that contain vitamin C such as Jason’s and Physician’s Complex. Whichever you choose, you will surely be adding years of vibrancy to your eyes and face.

To plump up fine lines
To plump up fine lines you need hyaluronic acid because it attracts 1,000 times its weight in water. Wow. An excellent product you can try is Chae Organics Vital Eyes. It is toxin-free.

To delete those dark circles
This is not a product in itself, but a makeup beauty tip. Instead of applying a lighter concealor that will make your under eye area look caked use light deflecting mineral powder makeup. The natural shimmer will brighten the eye area and take the attention away from the dark circles.

Remember your number one defense is sound nutrition, and of course, adequate sleep, and proper water hydration. If you have a favorite eye cream product that you know works, please blog in with your comments.


Gorgeous Skin Now!

February 26, 2008

Get gorgeous skin by following these pro tips. Best of all, they’re all natural.

It doesn’t take a lot of work to look like red carpet glowing skin material yourself. It just takes a little discipline. Apart from a nutritious diet, regular exercise, and lots of sleep and play, you can get glowing by using these effective natural skin care basics.

1. Use a gentle cleanser instead of soap. Soap causes dryness and will strip away your natural oils which help keep wrinkles away.

2. Use lavendar or aloe-based toners and moisturizers for oily or blemished skin. They’re so very soothing. For dry skin use chamomile or rose in witch hazel. For normal skin they are all beneficial and healing.

3. If you truly want to be a glowing beauty this is the step you must not skip. Give yourself a facial sauna 3 to 4 times each month. Facial saunas will open the pores while washing away impurities. Here’s a recipe for your skin so you can get the gorgeous glowing skin we promised you.

Sauna Glow

Pour 4 cups (1 liter) of boiling water over 1 tea bag each of peppermint and chamomile in a large heatproof bowl. Keep it uncovered and let it steep for 2 minutes to avoid burns. Place a towel over your head and the bowl to let the steam enter your pores. Get your 10 minute sauna. For dry skin use 2 tablespoons of rose petals and 1 teaspoon almond oil. For oily skin use 2 tablespoons each of dried rosemary and lavendar in your steam water. Or, you can use 1/2 cup fresh parsley, 1/4 cup fresh peppermint (both chopped), and 1/2 lemon (sliced) for a deep cleaning and invigorating sauna.

Following these natural tips will certainly help you save money because you don’t need expensive products that can contain unnecessary chemicals. Get glowing and feel free to blog in with your favorite glowing skin care secrets!

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Seriously Boost Your Immune System

February 25, 2008

Do you get frequent colds, have chronic infections, or unexplained tiredness? Let’s talk about ways to change the situation by improving your immune system. As you know, germs are everywhere and your immune system is constantly having to fight microbes all day. So why not do something to improve your chances of escaping a lot of the colds, yeast infections, and fever blisters to name a few.

Quiz yourself by finding out if you suffer from one or more of the problems mentioned. If you do, then we’ll be glad to help you improve your immunities. The power of your immune system is under your control. Here’s why.

Positive feelings and thoughts enhance immuno-competence. Negative thoughts and emotions suppress and weaken the vigor of our immunity. Lack of exercise, too much stress, lack of adequate sleep, surgeries, and smoking are some of the causes of a poor immune system.

To improve your immune system it makes sense to avoid smoking and excessive drinking of alcohol, get exercise and plenty of sleep, and face your problems as soon as possible so the stress can roll off your back. But if you really want to improve your immunities, you can also take adaptogens. Adaptogens are almost magical in that they adapt to the actual needs of your body systems. Keep reading to learn about one such natural treasure.

The Chinese herb astragalus increases the ratio of cancer survivors when taken during chemotherapy treatments. It is effective, yet safe. The only time experts don’t recommend you take astragalus is during a fever. It boosts antibodies and has a supportive effect on bone marrow. Renowned naturopathic doctor, Mark Stengler, recommends 1,000 mg daily if you are taking it in capsule form. In traditional Chinese medicine, 8 to 15 grams of the root are decocted. By boiling it in water, the important ingredients that enhance the immune system are extracted.

Give this tonic a try to really boost your immune system. You can actually avoid the overuse of antibiotics by using astragalus. Colds will come about less often, chronic infections will be cured, and you will be more energetic because astragalus also boosts your adrenals. Astragalus is the secret herb that doctors take to avoid getting sick and now you’re in on it!

This information is intended for informational purposes and is not for the use of replacing medical advise from a qualified health care provider.


Detox Gently & Effectively With This Weed

February 23, 2008

Somebody’s weed is another person’s healing herb. There is a weed which you have likely heard of and this herb can gently detox your body and treat several health problems effectively. It is so inexpensive and safe enough to use during pregnancy (for its iron content, not for detoxing). Enter dandelion.

Dandelion has so many vitamins and minerals that you could use it to nourish your body the same way you use a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement. You can count on dandelion to contain this long list of nutrients: Vitamins A, C, K, Choline, B-complex, iron, silicon, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, and copper. Healthy eaters pick it and use the leaves for their salads.

Find out about the conditions dandelion treats!

Hormonal Imbalances / PMS
By detoxing the liver with dandelion you can balance your hormones. This is because the liver metabolizes hormones. Optimizing the health of your liver will help you with symptoms of menopause, PMS, and irregular menstrual cycles.

Weight Loss
Dandelion is a diuretic so it leads to weight loss. It doesn’t necessarily deal with the underlying cause of weight gain in this case, but it helps and does it without depleting your body of vital potassium.

Constipation / Gases / Indigestion
So it turns out that dandelion could realistically deal with the underlying issue of weight gain if it is related to poor digestion. Dandelion helps your bowels move more easily because it helps the gall bladder produce bile. If you use dandelion for this you can take it for a few months to get a gallbladder and liver tune-up. Taper off slowly. Dandelion also stimulates the natural actions and secretions of the digestive system such as with indigestion. It retrains your digestive organs without you having to go through much effort. Some people have trouble digesting fat due to insufficient bile, dandelion will come to the rescue again.

Do not use dandelion if you are allergic to it. Do not use it if you have gallbladder inflammation, intestinal blockage, or bile duct obstruction. The usual recommended dose for adults is 250 to 500 mg three times a day with meals. Consult a physician when starting a new supplement.

Aren’t nature’s wonders good to you? Let us know how you’ve improved your life through the use of detox herbs and be featured on our site.


Super Food Alert: Bee Pollen

February 22, 2008

Foods that naturally concentrate important nutrients are considered super foods. Taken alone, super foods are much better (than single vitamin supplements) because they are balanced. Bee Pollen is a very natural and safe super food you can start taking in raw unprocessed honey mixed with cereal or spread on toast. That sounds delicious, but if you prefer, you can also take 500 to 1,000 mg of bee pollen in capsule or tablet form.

Famous athletes take it for strength and endurance. According to Sally Fallon, author of Nourishing Traditions, bee pollen contains 22 amino acids including high amounts of the eight essential ones, 27 minerals, and the full gamut of vitamins, hormones, carbohydrates, and fatty acids. Wow! Fallon also states that bee pollen has been used to treat asthma, menstrual irregularities, constipation, anemia, cancer, arthritis, and rheumatism.

There is a province in Russia where people commonly live to be 100. When the area of Georgia was studied, it was found that the centenarians ate unprocessed, raw honey daily. Guess the secrets out and we can be just as lucky as they are if we bother to take care of ourselves and take this super food daily. Don’t you think that’s a simple solution?

Bee pollen will give you more stamina. If you workout, you will recover quickly. So, go get your energy boost.

Bee pollen can also do wonders for you if you suffer from re-occuring colds and respiratory tract infections. It helps strengthen your immune system so it’s a great idea to take it during times of stress or exposure to colds.

Another benefit of this super food is that it helps you eliminate allergies, a common complaint nowadays. The pollen has a desensitizing effect on your immune system. It works like allergy shots do in that it exposes your body to pollen in small amounts and this ends up helping your body tolerate it.

Important Note: Do not use bee pollen if you are allergic to bee stings.


Melt Fat Off… Naturally

February 19, 2008

Can you believe you can literally melt fat off your thighs, abs, and wherever else it is irking you! It is so cool. All you do is take a supplement called Fuco thin. It was created by Garden of Life’s creator Rubin. He conducted the research and it’s proven to work in clinical studies.

Another method you can use to melt fat off is by making your very own supplement using bladderwrack (fucus). This is the seaweed that is used to create Fuco thin. You can save money if you make it yourself. Here’s the recipe:

Bladderwrack Tea

Gently simmer a handful of fucus for 15 minutes in enough water to cover. Strain and enjoy. Or: fill a jar only a quarter full with dried bladderwrack; add boiling water to completely fill the jar; cap and let steep overnight. Next morning, strain, warm, and enjoy, seasoned to your taste.

Take one to two cups daily to melt extra pounds off. Do not take this tea daily for longer than 3 months. Take a break for 6 weeks.


This seaweed dissolves fatty build ups in the body and in blood vessels. It helps regulate cholesterol as well. Bladderwrack helps regulate your metabolism due to its nourishing effect on the thyroid. If you have thyroid problems do not use fucus without consulting with your licensed physician.

Renowned herbalist, Susun Weed, agrees that seaweed helps melt weight off by re-engineering fat metabolism. “Seaweed acts through the liver, intestines, glands, and nerves, readjusting lipid metabolism for long term weight reduction”, stated Weed in Healing Wise.

You see now you don’t have to go through a radical, almost impossible diet when you have a perfect solution for losing weight quickly and effectively by using a tea recipe that also gives your body the nutrition it needs to feel great. Go look and feel your best!

What is your favorite weight loss trick?

Bladderwrack Tea recipe derived from page 229 of Wise Woman Herbal HEALING WISE by Susun Weed. Do post YOUR favorite weight loss recipes.


Super Anti-Aging Supplement – A Must Know For Alluring Skin

February 17, 2008

It gives you protective bioflavonoids that fight heart disease, helps you get rid of inflammation, allergies and asthma, and for its super anti-aging effect, it builds your collagen, all the while preventing varicose veins. We could all use a collagen boost, hence the popularity of collagen injections. But with this supplement you can just take a few capsules a day with meals, and be on your way to strength and beauty.

 

You can certainly live longer and better while appearing more youthful with Pycnogenol. According to Dr. Richard Passwater, author of Pycnogenol: The Super Protector Nutrient, pycnogenol can help protect you from about 80 non-infectious diseases. And, as far as looking good is concerned, since pycnogenol protects elastin and collagen, you can now have better-looking skin. Did I get your attention?

 

If you don’t believe this, keep in mind that the older we get, the thinner the skin gets. Plus, we lose elasticity and get sagging skin. But for those of us who take care of ourselves and keep on the leading edge of skin care, well-nourished skin will look radiant and youthful.

 

In a research project, Dr. Jacques Masquellier of Bordeaux University soaked collagen fibers in water while stretching them with a weight. The collagen stayed the same until a pycnogenol solution was added. The pycnogenol caused the collagen to strengthen and get back to its earlier shape. Pycnogenol is like a cosmetic that you can take in a pill.

 

Pycnogenol is widely used in Europe and is considered to be non-toxic. Gary Null,PhD, author of The Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing, recommends for you to take 60 mg of pycnogenol in capsule form daily for beautiful, resilient skin and a healthier anti-aging lifestyle.