KHASIAT CACING TANAH SEBAGAI JAMU

Sebagian orang merasa jijik pada cacing tanah. Jangan salah, ternyata dibalik tubuhnya yang licin itu, cacing tanah menyimpan banyak khasiat. Kenyataannya, banyak orang yang mengonsumsinya untuk menyembuhkan beberapa penyakit, tanpa efek, sehingga aman dikonsumsi.
Menurut pengalaman orang-orang yang pernah mengalami demam atau suhu badan yang tinggi, dengan mengonsumsi ramuan ekstra cacing tanah gangguan mereka pun membaik.
TINGGI PROTEIN
Menurut penelitian yang pernah dilakukan bahwa cacing tanah adalah sumber protein sangat tinggi. Cacing tanah juga mengandung beberapa asam amino dengan kadar yang tinggi. Salah satunya, cacing Lumbricus Rubellus mengandung kadar protein sangat tinggi sekitar 76%. Kadar ini lebih tinggi dibandingkan daging mamalia (65%) atau ikan (50%).
Beberapa penelitian telah membuktikan adanya daya antibakteri dari protein hasil ekstrasi cacing tanah yang dapat menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri gram negatif Escherichia coli, Shigella dysenterica, Staphylococcus aureus dan Salmonella thypi.
MANFAAT CACING
Khasiat cacing tanah berdampak pada organ-organ penting tubuh. Beberapa khasiat dari cacing tanah adalah:
Sembuhkan Typus
Menurunkan kadar kolesterol
Meningkatkan daya tahan tubuh
Menurunkan tekanan darah tinggi
Meningkatkan nafsu makan
Mengobati infeksi saluran pencernaan seperti typus, disentri, diare, serta gangguan perut lainnya seperti maag
Mengobati penyakit infeksi saluran pernapasan seperti: batuk, asma, influenza, bronchitis dan TBC
Mengurangi pegal-pegal akibat keletihan maupun akibat reumatik
Menurunkan kadar gula darah penderita diabetes
Mengobati wasir, exim, alergi, luka dan sakit gigi. (diolah dari beberapa sumber).

HIDUP LEBIH BERGAIRAH DENGAN MADU & KAYUMANIS

Madu adalah “obat dari Allah” dan para pakar pengobatan tradisional menemukan ampuhnya obat yang satu ini bila dikombinasi dengan kayumanis (cinnamon). Madu dikenal khasiatnya bagi kesehatan sejak berabad-abad lalu, dan jika madu dipergunakan dengan takaran yang tepat tidak akan menimbulkan efek negatif bagi penderita diabetes.
Dalam majalah Weekly World News yang terbit di Kanada, melaporkan ada beberapa penyakit yang dapat disembuhkan melalui terapi madu dan kayumanis, yaitu:
RADANG SENDI
Campurkan satu bagian madu dengan dua bagian air hangat lalu tambahkan sedikit bubuk kayu manis agar campuran itu berbentuk pasta.
Setelah jadi pasta, lalu oleskan perlahan-lahan di bagian tubuh yang mengalami nyeri. Setelah itu, dalam waktu satu atau dua menit rasa nyeri itu mulai reda.
Penederita radang sendi setiap hari, pada pagi dan malam hari, juga bisa memanfaatkan campuran secangkir air hangat dengan dua sendok madu dan sesendok the bubuk kayumanis. Penderita radang sendi akutpun bisa sembuh bila meminum ramuan ini secara teratur. Semoga……
RAMBUT RONTOK
Bagi anda yang mengalami rambut rontok ataupun kebotakan, cobalah ramuan ini. Keramaslah dengan campurkan minyak zaitun, sesendok makan madu, satu sendok teh bubuk kayumanis. Biarkan selama kira-kira 5-15 menit baru dibilas dengan air.
INFEKSI KANDUNG KEMIH
Minumlah segelas air hangat yang telah dicampur dengan dua sendok makan bubuk kayumanis dan sesendok teh madu. Ramuan ini dapat membunuh kuman penyebab infeksi kandung kemih.
SAKIT GIGI
Cobalah mengatasi sakit gigi dengan mengoleskan campuran 1 sendok teh bubuk kayumanis dengan 5 sendok teh madu. Oleskan campuran ini 3 kali sehari hingga rasa sakitnya berhenti.
MENURUNKAN KADAR KOLESTEROL
Anda merasa kadar kolesterol tinggi? Cobalah campurkan 2 sendok makan madu, 3 sendok makan bubuk kayumanis dan campurkan dengan secangkir air teh. Ramuan ini dapat menurunkan 10% kadar kolesterol dalam darah, dalam kurun waktu 2 jam. Lebih manjur lagi bila diminum 3x sehari bagi anda yang mengalami kelebihan kolesterol kronis. Bahkan madu murni yang diminum bersama makanan setiap hari dapat menghindari tubuh dari timbunan lemak.
MASUK ANGIN
Gangguan masuk angin berat ataupun ringan dapat diobati dengan meminum campuran 1 sendok makan madu hangat dan ¼ sendok teh bubuk kayumanis setiap hari selama 3 hari. Ramuan ini dapat menyembuhkan batuk dan flu berat serta membersihkan lendir/ingus.
SULIT PUNYA ANAK
Masyarakat Yunani zaman dahulu telah memanfaatkan madu sebagai obat untuk meningkatkan kualitas air mani. Gangguan impotensi dapat disembuhkan dengan cara secara teratur minum 2 sendok makan madu sebelum tidur.
Wanita di Cina, Jepang dan negara-negara Timur. Jauh sejak berabad-abad llau telah menggunakan kayumanis untuk meningkatkan kesuburannya. Wanita yang sulit hamil dan bermaksud memperkuat rahim telah berabad-abad memanfaatkan kayumanis untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut.
Wanita yang sulit hamil dapat menggunakan sedikit bubuk kayumanis yang dicampurkan dengan setengan sendok makan madu yang kemudian dicampurkan ke dalam permen karet, yang terus dikunyahnya sepanjang hari. Sehingga sedikit demi sedikit ramuan ini akan bercampur dengan air liur lalu masuk kedalam tubuh.
Ramuan ini pernah dimanfaatkan oleh sepasang suami isteri di Maryland, Amerika yang juga belum punya anak setelah 14 tahun menikah. Mereka kemudian mulai memanfaatkan madu dan kayumanis. Beberapa bulan kemudian akhirnya isterinya bisa hamil dan melahirkan anak kembar.
GANGGUAN PERUT
Ramuan madu dan bubuk kayumanis dapat menyembuhkan sakit perut dan juga membersihkan luka-luka di perut. Menurut hasil penelitian di India, dan Jepang, campuran madu dan kayumanis dapat mengeluarkan gas dari perut supaya perut tidak kembung.
PENYAKIT JANTUNG
Makanlah roti yang telah dioleskan dengan campuran madu dan bubuk kayumanis secara teratur setiap hari. Ramuan ini akan menurunkan kadar kolesterol di pembuluh darah dan menyelematkan anda dari kemungkinan serangan jantung. Bagi anda yang telah mengalami serangan jantung, roti yang diolesi dengan madu dan bubuk kayumanis ini akan mencegah terjadinya kembali serangan jantung.
Ramuan ini juga dapat menyembuhkan sesak nafas dan memperkuat detak jantung.
SISTEM KEKEBALAN TUBUH
Kebiasaan sehari-hari minum campuran madu dan bubuk kayumanis akan memperkuat sistem kekebalan tubuh dan melindungi tubuh dari serangan bakteri dan virus. Riset yang dilakukan oleh sejumlah ilmuwan menemukan, bahwa madu mengandung banyak vitamin dan zat besi dalam jumlah banyak. Pemanfaatan madu secara terus menerus akan memperkuat darah putih untuk melawan penyakit akibat infeksi bakteri dan virus.
AWET MUDA
Minumlah campuran teh dengan madu dan bubuk kayumanis secara teratur untuk menghambat penuaan dini. Campurkan 4 sendok madu, 1 sendok bubuk kayumanis dan 3 cangkir air lalu rebuslah menjadi semacam teh. Minumlah ¼ cangkir sebanyak 3-4 kali sehari. Manfaatnya untuk menyegarkan dan melembutkan kulit serta mengahambat proses penuaan.
JERAWAT
Bagi anda yang berjerawat, cobalah membuat pasta dari 3 sendok makan madu dan 1 sendok teh bubuk kayumanis. Oleskan pasta ini pada jerawat sebelum tidur, dan cucilah wajah anda saat bangun tidur pagi dengan air hangat. Lakukan perawatan ini setiap hari selama 2 minggu, maka jerawat pun akan hilang darai akarnya, dan wajah menjadi halus mulus.
MENURUNKAN BERAT TUBUH
Minumlah secangkir campuran madu dan bubuk kayumanis yang telah direbus, setiap pagi, 30 menit sebelum sarapan pagi saat perut masih kosong dan pada malam hari sebelum tidur. Minumlah secara teratur maka akan menurunkan berat badan bahkan untuk mereka yang mengalami obesitas sekalipun. Bahkan minum secara teratur campuran air madu dan kayumanis ini bermanfaat untuk mencegah menimbunnya lemak di dalam tubuh.
KELELAHAN
Sejumlah riset terkini membuktikan, gula yang mengandung madu membantu memperkuat daya tahan tubuh. Setengah sendok makan madu yang dicampur kedalam segelas air dan bubuhi dengan bubuk kayumanis kemudian diminum setiap hari setelah menggosok gigi dan pada sore hari sekitar jam 15.00 ketika vitalitas tubuh menurun, dapat memperbaiki meningkatkan vitalitas tubuh dalam waktu 1 minggu.

FLU DAN PILEK PADA ANAK-ANAK

Flu disebabkan oleh infeksi virus. Tidak ada obat pilek yang efektif untuk bayi adan anak. Lamanya flu bervariasi bisa 3 hari samapi 2 minggu. Tergantung daya tahan tubuh kita saat itu dan tergantung ada tidaknya orang lain yang juga sakit flu di rumah atau di sekolah si anak.
Yang paling dibutuhkan saat anak sakit flu adalah Cairan. Termasuk air buah. Upayakan agar anak sering minum meski sedikit-sedikit. Selain itu, supaya “ingus” tidak kental dan menyumbat jalan nafas, berikan air garam steril sebagai tetes hidung.
Air garam steril ini adalah air garam yang ada dalam tubuh kita sehingga tidak akan menimbulkan efek samping. Hal lain yang juga banyak membantu adalah memberikan uap air panas (bisa dicampur dengan vicks) untuk hirup oleh anak/bayi.
Bila malam hari bayi tidak bisa tidur karena hidung tersumbat, berikan tetes hidung untuk menghilangkan pembengkakan di dalam hidung misalnya lliadin. Di lain pihak, kita sering mengacaukan alergi dengan flu. Pada alergi yang sering mengenai hidung, anak juga akan “meler” dan itu tidak berarti anak menderita infeksi virus flu. (diolah dari beberapa sumber).

10 cara Mencegah Flu dan Masuk Angin

Perubahan cuaca yang sulit diramalkan sering diikuti dengan “musim masuk angin” dan juga batuk pilek. Apa saja yang bisa kita dilakukan untuk mencegah terkena dan tertular flu?
Rajin mencuci tangan demi mencegah berkumpul dan tersebarnya kuman penyakit
Minum sedikitnya 8 gelas sehari, agar keseluruhan sistem dan daya tahan tubuh berjalan baik
Jangan menghirup ingus kembali, tetapi buang saja, agar tubuh dibersihkan dari berbagai toksin/racun
Berpakaian hangat. Cepat berganti pakaian bila kehujanan
Banyak mengkonsumsi makanan sehat dan memberi energi secara teratur. Perbanyak makan sayur dan buah-buahan.
Hindari menyentuh/memegang mata, hidung dan mulut
Minum vitamin C untuk memperkuat kekebalan tubuh terhadap penyakit.
Kurangi kontak secara langsung dengan penderita flu/batuk pilek
Usahakan beristirahat dengan cukup
Minum susu. (sebuah penelitian di University of South Australia menemukan bahwa asupan colostrum (susu yang diproduksi mamalia segera sesudah melahirkan) setiap hari dapat mengurangi resiko flu sampai 30 persen. Susu ternyata meningkatkan kadar antibodi dalam air liur manusia, serta melindungi tubuh dari penyakit. (diolah dari beberapa sumber).

Jamu Untuk Sakit Jantung (Penyempitan Jantung)

Penyakit jantung bisa kok dirawat secara rutin dengan minum jamu yang dibuat sendiri
Bahan:
1 buah Kulit pisang (semua jenis pisang, tapi kalau ada kulit pisang kepok)
2 ruas jahe
Caranya:
Jahe dicuci bersih lalu memarkan, campur dengan kulit pisang yang sudah dibersihkan, rebus kedua bahan ini dalam 1 gelas air, jadikan ½ gelas saja, campur dengan madu sedikit,minum ramuan ini sehari 1x saja

JAMU MENGOBATI PENYAKIT MAAG

Bahan:
1 buah apel manis
Serbuk kayu manis 1 sendok makan
Madu murni 1 sendok makan
Caranya:
Buah apel dicuci bersih, lalu dijus bersama bubuk kayu manis 1 sendok makan, campur madu sedikit, lalu ramuan ini diminum sehari 2x.
Catatan: orang yang menderita sakit maag/lambung, harus menghindari makanan yang pedas, asam, bersantan, daging kambing.

Mendapatkan Kualitas Tidur yang Baik (Bisa Tidur Nyenyak)

Bahan:
1 buah pala
Madu murni secukupnya
Caranya:
Buah pala diparut, lalu masukkan dalam air hangat, ½ gelas tambahkan madu 1 sendok nmakan. Lalu diminum sehari 1x saja.

JAMU BAU MULUT

Bahan:
Temulawak 45 gr
Gula aren secukupnya
Caranya:
Temulawak dicuci lalu dimemarkan, rebus dengan gula aren secukupnya, rebus dalam 3 gelas yang dijadikan ½ gelas, minum 2 hari sekali.

JAMU MENJAGA DAYA TAHAN TUBUH

Bahan:
1 ruas kunyit
1 buah jeruk purut
1 sendok madu murni
Caranya:
Kunyit diparut, peras dan saring dengan air matang jadi ½ gelas, campur dengan perasaan air jeruk purut, tambahkan madu sedikit. Lalu diminum sehari 1x. lalkukan perawatan ini secara rutin, selain menjaga daya tubuh juga bisa mengahluskan kulit kita. SHIPPPPP…..

JAMU MENYEGARKAN BADAN

Bahan:
1 genggam daun jeruk purut
Caranya:
Daun jeruk purut dicuci bersih, rebus dalam panci, setelah dingin gunakan untuk mandi, campurkan dengan air biasa yang dipakai mandi.

Jamu Mengobati Typus

Bahan:
3 buah ketimun yang masih muda
Caranya:
Buah ketimun dicuci, lalu diparut, peras setelah itu lalu minum airnya. lakukan pengobatan ini sehari 2x.

Mengobati Demam Berdarah

Bahan:
Sediakan 1 genggam daun rambutan dan kulit rambutan
Caranya:
Daun dan kulit rambutan dicuci bersih, lalu direbus dalam 2 gelas air, dijadikan 1 gelas kemudian diminum sehari 2x.

Ramuan Memanjangkan Penis

ga usah ke mak erot klo cuma pengen memanjangkan ukuran penis anda. cukup bikin sendiri dengan ramuan alami untuk keperkasaan laki-laki.
Bahan:
7 lembar daun jarak pagar
10 lembar daun jeruk purut
Caranya:
Kedua bahan dicuci bersih, lalu ditumbuk sampai halus, oleskan pada batang penis, tapi jangan sampai mengenai kepalanya. Lakukan perawatan ini selama 1 bulan secara rutin, sebelum tidur dan bangun tidur.

Ways to Fight Acne

It is a complex problem that is made more complicated by the varying severity of acne from person to person. The diversification of the acne problem (whether minimal or severe) is one of the reasons why acne treatments fill up pharmacy counters today. Although some work better than others, we don’t really know for sure how well a particular acne solution is going to work.

Acne treatments, from store brand to company brand, are everywhere. Sufferers scramble to find the latest trends in acne medicine. A few years ago, cleansing pads were introduced during an era of topical applications. Today, the newer course of action involves seeking out alternative acne remedies as an answer. Many alternative remedies have been proven to do well in curing the skin. Amongst a few alternative acne treatment include natural acne remedies and herbal acne treatments.

Natural treatments claim to have lesser side effects than medications. On the average, natural treatments take longer to work than dermatologist prescribed medications so keep that in mind. Masques and gels form a part of the natural treatment contingent and many of them give off the aura of spa like treatments as well. Today, many natural treatments emphasize the experience of having something cool soothe your face while having healing properties at the same time.

Herbal acne treatments are typically more powerful than natural treatments, but take the same time to work. Alternative acne treatments should be considered for everyone suffering acne. It is a way to avoid the side effects of medication and who knows if it will work for you. It is important to keep in mind that there is little scientific proof that supports the claims of both natural remedies and herbal remedies. Medical solutions will always be backed by scientific proof.

In addition to using alternative acne treatments, it is important to pay attention to your diet. It has been proven that reducing the amount of inflammatory foods leads to less acne. Rubbing tea tree oil and powdered oatmeal into your blemishes have been proven to work as well. Don’t pay attention to the myth that says poor hygiene is the cause of acne. Remember, acne starts beneath the surface of the skin as a result of bacteria and oil buildup. By having the knowledge firsthand on your condition, you are better equipped to acne free skin tomorrow.
by carefair.com

Stopping Aging Before it Begins

20s and 30s are the New Face of Cosmetic Surgery
With almost everyone intent on slowing the aging process, increasing numbers of young people, both male and female, are opting for treatment. The idea is to actually stop aging before it even begins, therefore the trend is one of preventive plastic surgery. Julius W. Few, M.D. an assistant professor of plastic surgery at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine located in Chicago believes this trend is sure to continue.

Young people in their 20s and 30s are opting for Botox injections to slow or stop wrinkles, choosing to get these injections at the first sign of wrinkles. Botox stops the muscles from contracting by blocking the transmissions of signals from the nerves to muscles.

Some cosmetic surgeons believe that by starting this early will result in less work being needed later on. Dr. Few believes that using Botox or other similar anti-aging treatment to control wrinkles early on may prevent the development of deeper creases as the person ages.

In addition to Botox and other dermal fillers, the younger generation is also big on microdermasion and laser skin resurfacing so as to remove the outer signs of aging caused from environmental factors. It is a well known fact that sun exposure causes the skin to age, so by resurfacing, it is hoped that this effect is minimized.

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) statistics for 2006 had 102,068 persons aged 19-34 opting for laser skin resurfacing and 9,156 of those 18 and younger also getting this procedure done.

Statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for 2006, shows that the number of Botox injections for persons aged 19 to 34 was 505,363 and 7,915 for persons aged 18 and younger. For other soft tissue fillers such as Restylane the numbers were 260,988 for the 19 to 34 age group and 5,423 for those aged 18 and under.

Another top anti-aging procedure for the 19 – 34 age group was microdermabrasion with 249,877.

Vice president of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) believes in starting patients young, guiding them towards proper skin maintenance as a first step. Others in the industry also believe that proper protection from the sun and caring for the skin is the best way to help minimize the amount of work that may be needed as persons reach their 50s and 60s.
by carefair.com

How Young is Too Young to Use Anti-Aging Products?

With the sales of anti-aging products continuing to climb, the skin care and anti-aging industries are churning out more creams, serums and lotions than we can count. So why are teens so interested in using the same anti-aging products when they already possess plump, radiant, smooth skin that’s free of fine lines and wrinkles?

For one thing, being a teenager involves caring about personal appearance - as well as being more appealing to the opposite sex. It’s hard for young girls to resist magazines ads, commercials and billboards advertising beauty products that are guaranteed to maintain a youthful and sexy complexion, while snagging the perfect dream guy. With celebrities dishing out their anti-aging beauty secrets, many girls (and guys) want to get a head start to make sure they, too, can look young forever. Even though this may seem like a harmless and even positive change from a parent’s point of view, be cautious of the anti-aging products you allow your teen to buy.

The main items a teenager’s daily skin care routine should consist of are: cleanser, toner, moisturizer and the typical acne or blemish treatments. The use of sunscreen or skin care products containing SPF is vital, as this age group is the most prone to developing skin cancer in later years. The signs of aging and skin damage related to UV rays don’t present itself until much later on in life, so it’s crucial that teenagers make sure they keep their skin protected at all times.

Other than these key items, teen skin doesn’t need much else. However, there are a few anti-aging products that are completely harmless for teens to use:

· Eye Cream: Like adults, teens can suffer from under eye puffiness, irritation and even fine lines. When using an anti-aging eye cream, be sure to read the label and take note of the ingredients. Gentle, natural ingredients are ideal. Make sure the product isn’t formulated for mature skin, as this skin type tends to require higher concentrations and may contain chemicals that are too harsh for young skin.

· Firming Cream/Lotion: Usually meant for sagging, dull skin, teens can also benefit from using firming creams and lotions. There are a number of trusted brands that can be found in the drugstore that won’t irritate or harm a teenager’s skin.

· Microdermabrasion: Whether it’s done professionally or using an at-home kit, microdermabrasion has grown to become popular with people of all ages. Gently exfoliating the top layers of the skin to reveal healthier skin cells, even tone and smooth rough, damaged skin does not pose a threat to teens. If done at home, carefully read the directions and do a patch test first.

Before investing in any anti-aging product, consult with a dermatologist and address any concerns you or your teen may have. As long as you stress the use of sunscreen daily as well as a healthy skin care regimen, your teen’s skin will be perfectly prepped for the long term so keep them away from anti-wrinkles creams, serums, peels, and other products designed specifically for mature skin.
by carefair.com

Anti Aging : Wrinkle Fillers: The Next Fountain of Youth?

There are many options on the market today for reducing those fine lines and wrinkles that seem to make their way to our faces by the time we are celebrating the mid-life crisis. Some are topical in nature, and some are surgical. One procedure that many are turning to is a wrinkle filler, which will give similar effects to surgery without the need for a general anesthesia and a long recovery period. While wrinkle fillers have been used for many years now, the technology of the procedure is constantly advancing and improving to make the process safer and longer lasting. If you would like to say goodbye to some of your deeper lines and wrinkles, perhaps a soft tissue filler procedure is the answer for you. But before you make an appointment for your wrinkle filler, there are a few basics that you should know about this process.

As you age, your body begins to lose collagen, which is the process that contributes to the lines that begin to develop on your face as well as to your sagging skin. Without collagen, your skin cannot maintain the elasticity of its youth. It stands to reason that by injecting collagen back into the skin, you would be able to effectively erase some of those signs of aging. This is essentially what a wrinkle filler will do, although the substance that is injected will vary, based on the type of procedure that is done. According to many of the manufacturers and doctors who perform wrinkle fillers, there are a number of areas that will effectively respond to this type of treatment. Wrinkle fillers work best on moderate to deep lines and wrinkles, as well as sunken cheeks and crow’s feet. For mild lines and defects, a topical agent is generally recommended first, since it is less invasive than injections.

Types of Wrinkle Fillers

There are a number of different types of wrinkle fillers on the market today, and they will vary based on the substance that is injected under the skin to replace the collagen that is lost. Most will use collagen that is human or bovine in nature, or will contain a base ingredient called hyaluronic acid or HA. The material used will determine how long the procedure will generally last (anywhere from three months to a year or more), how likely you are to have an allergic reaction to the injections, and how expensive the process will be. If you are considering a wrinkle filler procedure, talk to your cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist about which procedure might be the best for you. In the case of a wrinkle filler injection, it will pay to collect your facts and seek professional advice before making a final decision.
by carefair.com

Aging Gracefully with Oily Skin

If you have ever searched the drugstore shelves for a skin care product that will diminish wrinkles while effectively battling potential acne breakouts, you know that these products are few and far between. The truth is that anti-aging products for oily skin are not exactly a big market. Part of the reason is that oily skin does not always tend to show those fine lines as early as drier skin might. The other is that many of the ingredients that are used to treat wrinkles are apt to cause breakouts as well. Fortunately, there are some ways that you can successfully win the battle against aging even if your skin tends to be on the oily side.

The first step in finding a good anti-aging product for oily skin is to determine exactly how oily your skin type is. If you suffer from frequent acne breakouts, your skin may run on the very oily side, meaning that you will have to exercise additional caution before putting any new product on your face. However, if your pimples are few and far between, you may be able to get away with one of the standard anti-aging products on the market without causing any additional problems with your complexion. This will most certainly make it easier for you to find an effective anti-aging product for your oily skin.

Hope for the Acne-Prone

Even if you do tend to lean to the very oily side of skin care, there are products out there that may work effectively on your skin. The problem is that you may be experiencing dry skin on the surface, while the inner layers are still fairly oily. This means that you may need to find a way to moisturize that drier top layer of skin without adding to the oil problem below. Your best bet is to find a moisturizer for your face that does not contain any wax, oil or lipids. This way you can keep your top layer of skin hydrated effectively without the worry of adding oil or clogging pores.

There are other factors that can come into play when fighting the effects of aging with oily skin. First, keep in mind that harsh cleaning will dry the skin out and lead to lines and wrinkles much earlier. Do not wash your face more than twice a day and avoid harsh soaps that will lead to excessive dryness. UV rays can also wreak havoc with your skin, leading it to age much sooner than necessary. Always wear sunscreen when you are outdoors, and make sure it is one that will work well for oily skin. It is also a good idea to limit hot showers to once a day, and avoid wearing more makeup than necessary. All of these habits will reduce dryness while treating oily skin.

Wrinkles and pimples don’t have to show up on your face at the same time. By exercising some precautions in the area of skin care, you can fight the effects of aging while keeping your oily skin in check.
by carefair.com

Beauty and Skin Care for the Woman on the Go

Being “Miss Busybody” is one thing, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect your skin care. Whether you’re the stay-at-home mom who has to be everywhere at once, the top executive with endless meetings or the multitasking college student burning the midnight oil, there are helpful tips for staying beautiful on the go.

Time management is essential in any routine so the best way to accommodate your skin care regimen into your daily hustle and bustle is to save yourself time by planning ahead. Lay out your makeup items and skin care products you know you’ll need the night before. Display your products on your bathroom sink and arrange them in the order that you’ll be using them so you don’t skip anything. By already having your morning skin care and makeup items set up, all you have to do is wake up instead of wasting minutes looking for your favorite beauty item. It also helps to coordinate your makeup colors with the next day’s outfit ahead of time as well so you know that your look will be complete.

Use simple skin care and makeup items that don’t take forever to apply. Practice your makeup application until you feel so confident that you can do it in your sleep.

Showering at night saves you tons of time in the morning, so all you have left to do is cleanse, tone and moisturize. Learn to multitask effectively by using products like 2-in-1 cleansers that also exfoliate or tone. This frees up a few steps out of your morning skin care regimen. To help set your makeup more effectively, allow your moisturizer to sit on your face for at least five minutes prior to application. This helps makeup set better. While you’re waiting for your skin to completely absorb the moisturizer, start working on your hair and/or brush your teeth. By the time you get your tresses tamed and your smile bright, you’ll be all set to go for makeup.

Skip time-consuming eyeliner and opt for a light coat of mascara and stick to one shade of eye shadow. Dab on some lipstick or gloss. When it comes to foundation, one of the quickest ways to apply it in a hurry is to dot your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. Then use a clean sponge to smoothly blend. Check in a mirror using a bright light to make sure there are no streaks or other problems spots. If foundation takes too long, go without and sport the natural look. The most radiant skin happens when your skin isn’t covered with layers of foundation, powder and concealer. If you don’t have the skin to pull off the “au naturale” look, then remember that less is more.
by carefair.com

Summer Skin and Your Worst Enemies

Summer is vastly approaching and while we may love the warm weather, our skin will eventually pay the price. Sunburns and ticks are no stranger to summer weather or our delicate skin. Protection and first aid care are a must and while we hope you won’t have to face summer’s worst enemies, we’ve prepared a guide, just in case.

Sunburn

If you’ve ever stayed out in the sun without SPF for too long, then you know the consequences. Pale or dark skin, it doesn’t matter, sunburn can happen to anyone and eventually it can lead to skin cancer if you don’t protect yourself now.

Protect – Be sure to wear an SPF of 15 or higher and apply every two hours when you are out in the sun. Don’t forget the face and don’t skimp out on it. If you’re going to be out in the water, be sure to apply the SPF before and after you are in the water. Also, remember to wear sunglasses that will block UV light. Wear a big floppy hat to protect your face and ears. If you can, stay out of the sun when it’s at its harshest, which is usually between 10am and 3pm.

Symptoms – Generally sunburn symptoms will appear in 1 to 6 hours after being out in the sun. Your skin may look pink or red and hot to the touch. If you have severe sunburn you may be a very dark red with swelling and blisters. You may also have fever, an upset stomach, dehydration, headache and dizziness.

First Aid – Get out of the sun immediately. If your sunburn is minor, place a cool wet cloth on the burn or take a cool bath since showers could be very painful. Afterwards, apply an Aloe Vera gel to the affected areas. If you’re running a fever or have pain, take a medication such as ibuprofen and drink 6-8 glasses of water a day to re-hydrate. If the sunburn is severe and the blisters become infected, seek a medical professional immediately.

If you continue to expose yourself to sunburns, you could end up with wrinkled and saggy skin, brown spots, or skin cancer.

Ticks

If you’ve never been exposed to those little blood-sucking parasites known as ticks, then you’re lucky! Ticks can be found living in tall grass, woods and mountains. They will attach themselves to you, latching onto your skin and digging in. Most tick bites are not dangerous, but there are a few that can cause serious illness.

Protect – To prevent a tick bite, stay away from tall grass or any areas that are infested with ticks. If it is impossible to stay away from the area, wear pants that are tucked inside of your boots or socks and a long sleeved shirt. You can also use an insect repellant meant for ticks, on your skin and clothing.

Symptoms – If you have a tick bite, you may feel pain and see some swelling where the tick has attached itself. You may see a very small bump with redness and experience some itching that should go away within a week. If you begin to experience headaches, chills or a fever or have any other flu like symptoms it could be the sign of an illness from the tick and you should see a medical professional immediately.

First Aid – If you find a tick on you, remove it immediately by soaking a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and clean the area around the tick. Next, grasp the tick as close as possible with a pair of tweezers and gently pull it out. Once you have removed the tick, dispose of it by lighting with a match or flushing it down the toilet. Clean the infected area with rubbing alcohol and cover with a bandage if needed. If the tick bite is bothersome you can apply an ice pack to the bite. If you cannot remove the tick or left part of it’s body inside of you, seek medical help.

Have a safe and wonderful summer!
by carefair.com

How to Make Your Woman Feel Beautiful

Perhaps those Valentine’s Day flowers and chocolate didn’t prove to your precious that you are indeed the man who thinks she is the most beautiful woman in the world, but never fear. Each day is an opportunity to make your woman feel beautiful. Below are a few tips to help you on your way.

Compliment a Facial Feature that you Rarely Recognize

Although you may constantly let your lady know that you love her lips, as the days go by it is important to let her know you love all of the things about her. Compliment an aspect of her face that perhaps you secretly love but she never sees you looking at, like her jaw-line or her cute and petite ears.


Pay Attention to a Place on her Body that often Goes Neglected

Do you always kiss your woman on the cheek when you see her? Mix it up and kiss her on her neck or her temple when greeting her as well as her cheek to let her know you think she is a special part of your day.

Give her a Foot Massage

Feet are often an overlooked and underappreciated part of a woman’s body. She will know you think she is beautiful when you insist on pampering her by giving her feet some loving attention. Who knows, you may even get a massage in return.

Find a way to Improve her Beauty Sleep

Sleep is a time for feeling relaxed, tranquil and beautiful. Whether you spend the nights next to your sweetheart or you kiss her goodnight and sleep alone, do something that will help her fall asleep and think of you thinking of her. Get her bath salts to soak in before bed or candles to scent the room before she dozes off.

Gift her with Something Unique Chosen Especially for her

Choosing a beautiful gift that is uncommon lets your lady know that you think about her as more than just a stereotypical girl. If you normally gift flowers from a fancy store, consider bringing her most favorite meal instead with flowers you handpicked for her. Instead of the typical gift of jewelry for her birthday, give her the gift of a spa day and special night out to let her know you are really thinking of her.
by carefair.com

First Wine Therapy Skin Care Line Combining Cosmeceuticals and Organics to Unveil at Cosmoprof

Herbwalk Inc., the creator of OLAVIE Chardonnay Wine Therapy spa products and treatments, is unveiling its new face line, Le Vin at Cosmoprof in Las Vegas on July 15, 2007. Le Vin is the first wine therapy facial skin care line in the market to combine cosmeceutical ingredients and organics to deliver physician-grade results.
Herbwalk Inc., the leader in antioxidant wine therapy skin care, announces the unveiling of Le Vin™, the first wine therapy face care line combining cosmeceuticals and organics at Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas on July 15, 2007. By using high concentrations of peptides and organic herbal extracts, Le Vin™ is the first organics-based skin care line to deliver physician-grade results.

There will be six products initially in the Le Vin™ line: 1) Toning Cleanser, 2) Tri-Enzyme Exfoliation Mask, 3) Intense Hydro-Recovery Mask, 4) Eye Serum, 5) Face Serum, and 6) Face Cream. The first three will be for professional use only while the latter three are for both professional and take-home care. Unique to Le Vin™ is the patent-pending Vita-Vino Actif™. This super potent anti-oxidant complex is a unique combination of vitamins, Chardonnay grape seed extract and resveratrol, which brings about robust performance in stimulating cell regeneration, reducing wrinkles and fine lines, evening out skin tone, and protecting against free radical damage. Vita-Vino Actif™ can be found in the Eye Serum, Face Serum and Face Cream. In recent months, the popularity for Herbwalk's body line, OLAVIE™ Chardonnay wine therapy spa products, has manifested into a growing international sensation that has resulted in widespread media attention in both wine and beauty industries. Magazines that recently featured OLAVIE™ products and spas offering OLAVIE™ body treatments include major American and foreign publications such as Lucky (2/07), Life & Style (3/07), Gala (Germany, 5/07), and Wine Enthusiast (7/07). "I am glad that people are finally waking up to amazing benefits of wine therapy in skin care," says Ken Heng, Director of Marketing and Sales at Herbwalk Inc. "When we first started selling to spas, many people thought wine therapy only belonged in the wine country. However, with the tremendous success many of our clients have been experiencing in non-wine producing areas as diverse as Nashville, TN and Colorado Springs, CO, many spas are finally realizing skin care can be fun and effective at the same time!"

Originating in wine country, wine therapy uses grape seed extract for anti-aging purposes in skin care. According to research, grape seed polyphenols, which are antioxidant compounds found in grape seeds, form a protective layer on the skin and stimulate the renewal of cells and collagen. Polyphenols also clear up free radicals, which damage and age cells.

OLAVIE™, exclusively incorporating the specific Chardonnay grape seed extract in its spa products, has had great success outside of wine country in the US, Canada, and Mexico -- being featured in popular hotels and resorts including The Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton. "We believe the reason wine therapy is taking off in the hotel/resort spa market is that this treatment concept is the only one that can take advantage of cross-marketing opportunities offered by their Food & Beverage and Events Departments," says Ken Heng. Le Vin™ will be available at select medical spas and high-end spas starting August, 2007.

Herbwalk is the leader in wine-based spa treatments and products. For more information, visit the company's website at http://olavie.com or contact Joe Senart at 303-809-9811 or Joe.Senart(@)olavie.com.
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