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The Key Vitamins, Minerals and Nutrients You Need for Young-looking, Glowing Skin – Part 1

The Key Vitamins, Minerals and Nutrients You Need for Young-looking, Glowing Skin – Part 1

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The Key Vitamins, Minerals and Nutrients You Need for Young-looking, Glowing Skin – Part 1

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In keeping with my recent articles on anti-aging and skin care basics, I realized it was also important to talk about which vitamins, minerals and nutrients you can take for great skin. What’s really terrific is when your skin is healthy, it’s likely that the rest of you will be, too. In Part 1 of this article, I’ll talk about which vitamins will make you look and feel great. In Part 2, I’ll talk about which nutrients you can apply topically for beautiful, glowing skin.

Keep in mind that many of these nutrients are available in the foods you eat, particularly if you eat a balanced diet of colorful foods such as green leafy vegetables, fruits in season, whole grains, lean meats and fish.

You’ll notice that many of the vitamins and minerals I list aid your skin and body because they’re potent antioxidants – chemicals that fight the tendency for oxygen-containing free radicals to harm our cells and DNA.

Vitamin C is one of the most common supplements we take, for good reason. We even use its antioxidant properties in the kitchen. Want to keep a cut apple from turning brown in the air? Coat it with a little vitamin C-rich citrus juice. This same action also keeps your cells and DNA from breaking down when exposed to free-radical forming agents such as cigarette smoke and sunlight. Take up to 1,000 mg per day as a supplement, or add more citrus and green vegetables to your diet to make sure you’re getting the maximum benefit from vitamin C.

Vitamin E is another potent antioxidant that works at combating free radicals in your skin and throughout your body. While it’s safe to take in doses of up to 400 IU per day, usually the amount of vitamin E in your multivitamin will be adequate.

Folic acid is beneficial in supporting cell division and DNA production, both of which can protect your skin cells. Making sure you take at least 400 micrograms per day can help prevent skin diseases, certain forms of cancer and anemia.

Carotenoids including beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein all function as antioxidants. Find these colorful nutrients in supplement form or just add extra red, yellow and orange foods to your diet to tap into their damage-fighting mojo. Beta carotene is a precursor of vitamin A, another vitamin antioxidant which has been shown to fight the signs of aging, especially when vitamin A is applied topically in the form of Retin-A. (More on that in Part 2 of this article.)

Selenium, zinc and copper are all important to your skin’s health for different reasons. Selenium is a potent antioxidant, zinc controls oil production and, along with copper, is important in the formation of skin-supporting elastin. Each of these minerals will usually show up in adequate supplies in a diet rich in nuts, meat and grains, and in your multivitamin, so don’t worry about taking extra supplements.

Fish oil is a supplement you may already be taking for its ability to protect your heart and nervous system. The good news is that according to a scientific study published in 2005, one of its Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, also fights sun damage and reduces wrinkles.

Hyaluronic acid, the same compound that’s found in our skin and in the cosmetic fillers Restylane® and Juvederm®, is available to take in supplement form. Taken orally, its water-binding nature can fill out skin for a more beautiful appearance.

So that’s the “inside” story. Next time, Part 2 of this article will show how you can feed your skin from the outside!

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What Natural Remedies Can You Take For Migraine Headaches? Part 2

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In Part 1 of this article, we looked at two categories of natural remedies for migraine headaches. We presented 7 nutrients and 2 means of manual therapy for migraine relief.

In Part 2, we will look at additional natural remedies you can take for migraine headaches.

Choosing a Natural Remedy for Migraine

If you choose a natural remedy for migraine treatment, you get no guarantees. One person’s natural remedy for migraine may or may not work for the next person. Since prescription medications also offer no guarantees, and do have side effects, you may want to try a natural remedy for migraine. You should, of course, ask your physician for advice.

Simple Home-style Remedies

A natural remedy for migraine need not be complex. For years, people have been applying simple, home-style remedies that are FREE or low-cost. You may use any or all of these for migraine relief.

1. Sleep

This is a free natural remedy for migraine. Have the migraine sufferer lie sown in a quiet, darkened room and sleep for several hours. Sleep is the body’s time for healing, and is an important factor is migraine relief.

2. Ice Pack

A second free natural remedy for migraine is a simple ice pack. Try placing a cold compress on the sufferer’s head as he or she lies in a dark, quiet room. You may use a purchased ice cap filled with ice, but it is just as effective to use an unopened bag of frozen vegetables. A bag of frozen peas is especially easy to use, since it readily conforms.

3. Warm bath

A warm, soaking bath in a darkened room will often relieve migraine symptoms. Keep the water as warm as comfortable. Candlelight is sufficient, and can add to the soothing effects.

4. Epsom Salts Bath

Epsom salts is a natural mineral – magnesium sulfate – that is a sedative for the nerves and a muscle relaxant. Add one or two cups of Epsom salts to hot bath water and soak, keeping the water comfortably hot.

CAUTION: People with high blood pressure, kidney disease, or heart disease should not use this natural remedy for migraine.

5. Deep Breathing

Sit quietly in a darkened room – soft candlelight is fine. Take a breath, as deep as possible, and slowly, slowly exhale it. Take a second deep breath, focusing on its depth, and the feeling as your lungs expand. Slowly release the breath, focusing on the lungs contracting. Continue to breathe deeply and slowly for 5 to 10 minutes, feeling calm and relaxed.

Aromatherapy

Since no one natural remedy for migraine will work for everyone, you may want to try aroma therapy as a complement to other remedies for migraine. Aromatherapy involves inhaling essential oils, or applying them to the skin. It is important not to apply them directly to the skin, but to mix them in a “carrier” oil such as sweet almond or apricot kernel that “carry” the essence. You can mix a small amount in your hand, or mix them ahead of time in a small, roll-on bottle.

1. Lavender

Lavender oil, extracted from the small, blue-violet flowers of the lavender plant, is a calming, soothing, sedative for the nerves. You will want pure lavender oil, not a perfume or lavender-scented oil. There are several ways you can use lavender oil as a natural remedy for migraine.

Inhalation: Place 2-4 drops in 2 cups of boiling water and inhale vapors.
Application: Moisten your finger tips with pure almond carrier oil. Add 2 drops of lavender essential oil, and gently massage your temples, behind each ear, and your neck.

CAUTION: Side effects are rare, but some people may develop an allergic reaction to lavender following inhalation or absorption through the skin.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using this natural remedy for migraine.

2. Other oils

In addition to lavender, you may want to experiment with other essential oils. A few that help migraineurs are: bay, eucalyptus, jasmine, melissa, peppermint, and rosemary. Since migraineurs’ attacks can be triggered by certain smells, you will want to choose the one that works best for you.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar

Surprisingly, apple cider vinegar can be a natural remedy for migraine. Boil together equal parts of natural apple cider vinegar and water in an open pan. When fumes begin to rise, and become comfortably strong, inhale for 50 to 60 deep breaths.

A third article in this series will round out our consideration of natural remedies for migraine headaches. Remember that all migraine sufferers should seek professional advice before using a natural remedy for migraine.

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Growers Exchange Offers Three New Potted Herbs With 2011 Spring Herb Lineup

Richmond, VA (PRWEB) January 13, 2011

Potted herbs have long been a staple of homes, businesses, and kitchens everywhere, and as spring approaches, many look forward to new herb selections as a way to help reinvigorate their own ideas. The Growers Exchange always has a great selection of herbs, but this spring, three fantastic choices grace the virtual aisles, all of which are destined to prove useful to a variety of different buyers.

“We really enjoy offering a creative herb selection other companies just don’t,” said Briscoe White, Owner and Grower, The Growers Exchange.com. “There are so many different choices out there that people ignore, and it’s as important to us to educate people about these choices as it is to let them know that we have them in stock every day.”

The continual need for a renewed selection of herb plants has long been the focus for The Growers Exchange. Each season, they not only introduce an amazing line with great new choices, but they also update their site to reflect the needs of buyers. By continually creating new content in their tips and advice section, blog, video and recipe categories, growers can find great new herb options as well as the information they need from growing help to the right usage for each herb.

“Herbs are a satisfying growing experience,” said Briscoe White, Owner and Grower, The Growers Exchange.com, “and that’s why we’re so excited to introduce our spring 2011 lineup with these three great additions.”

While the three new choices may seem exotic, they’re as easy to grow as any other herb you might purchase, especially with help from the team at The Growers Exchange.

Lemon Verbena Plant

Native to South America, Lemon Verbena grows up to fifteen inches high beside the highways in countries like Argentina and Chile. It has been a favorite throughout the country since the 1800s, and the clear lemon scent is ideal if you’re making tea. It’s also perfect in that great fish dish or as part of a marinade or salad dressing. Looking for a slightly different take? Try using the dried leaves in potpourri or making an infused oil with this wonderful choice.

“Lemon Verbena is one of our best sellers,” said Annie C., Head Grower, The Growers Exchange.com. “It smells luscious, and it’s easily the best of the lemon scented herbs.”

White Sage Plant

With more than 750 different varieties of sage worldwide, it can be tough to decide which one might work best for your needs. White Sage, though, is a hit among buyers at The Growers Exchange for two main reasons. First, it makes an amazing tea that is ideal at the end of a terrible day. In fact, many Native American cultures used it as a purifying herb. The stems are cut and dried in small bundles which are burned as a cleansing incense. Secondly, it adds great flavor to savory dishes.

“I love using White Sage in a number of different meat dishes,” said Julie S., Office Manager and part –time chef, The Growers Exchange.com. “It creates an unique flavor that’s impossible to achieve with other herbs.”

Eucalyptus Plants

A stunningly beautiful choice, Eucalyptus plants are often touted for their medicinal properties rather than their use in the kitchen. Grown as a small tree in zones 8 – 10, it’s both a gorgeous accent plant choice and a great green ornamental for a flower arrangement as well as the perfect herb.

“Eucalyptus is a staple of the essential oils market, but it’s a very versatile herb,” said Caroline U., Media and Marketing, The Growers Exchange.com. “I can’t think of a better addition to our spring lineup.”

Many use Eucalyptus in teas or in aromatherapy treatments. While it’s rare, some also use it in creative cooking projects for a flavor that’s hard to get from other herbs.

As you decide which herbs might be right for you this spring, consider these three distinct choices and The Growers Exchange.

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With over a fifth of American hospitals now offering some sort of alternative therapy along with conventional medicine, and medical schools embracing them, an astonishing 38 percent of adult Americans have used — and are continuing to use some form of complementary or alternative medicines (CAM), most of them without informing their physicians.

Americans spent .9 billion out-of-pocket on CAM in 2007 alone, U.S. health officials report. CAM includes medical practices and products, such as herbal supplements, meditation, chiropractic and acupuncture, which are not part of conventional medicine. “The bottom line is that Americans spend a lot of money on CAM products, classes or materials or practitioner visits,” Dr. Josephine P. Briggs, director of the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, said during a teleconference July 2009.

The main reasons Americans turn to alternative medicine is for pain relief and to contribute to their health and well-being, Briggs added. Briggs noted the survey was done to find out which areas of CAM warrant research by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The survey was done without regard as to whether any of these alternative or complementary approaches actually work, she said.

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When Dr. David Eisenberg, MD, now Director, OSHER Institute, Harvard Medical School proposed a survey to determine the popularity of alternative medicines, while doing a research fellowship at Harvard Medical School as far back as 1993, “Nobody bought it, nobody paid for it, no foundation was interested. My mentors and I laugh about it now. [At the time, they] said, “Even if you do this and even if you show the numbers are large, no one will care…” But I think history would prove them wrong.

“But we were shocked by the time we got the data and I remember going home to my wife, almost shaking and saying, ‘Honey, the numbers are huge, it’s one in three Americans. It’s thirty-three percent of the United States adult population. It’s thirteen billion dollars, it’s not reimbursed. Very few of these people are ever discussing it with their physicians; this is enormous.'”

Renowned alternative practitioner Dr. Andrew Weil says: “If a therapy is not harmful, why not experiment with it? Why not try it? Especially if conventional medicine doesn’t have anything great to offer.”

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