For most women, part of the morning and evening routines involve a skincare regimen of applying creams, moisturizers, tonics, lotions, and the like. Why do women put themselves through this? They do it primarily to combat the signs of aging, and to maintain youthful looks and beautiful skin! It is a safe bet, however, that most women haven't put much thought into what is in the products that they are using. Some women probably do not realize that what they are putting on their skin may actually be undermining what they are trying to prevent, to begin with. In fact, the average woman puts twelve products on her skin daily, most of which contain harmful chemical preservatives. Dr. Myron Wentz,…

One of the issues we face with dieting is learning how to manage hunger. Whether it's that mid-afternoon slump, or mid-morning cravings, being hungry for too long is a fast way to derail all our good intentions to turn over a new lettuce leaf. Different strategies have in the past been proposed to deal with hunger. Some people find drinking a glass of water every time they are hungry helpful. The model Gisele Bundchen is a real advocate of this approach. And judging by her stunning figure, she's a good poster girl for increasing your fluid intake. Water has many benefits for the body, and people often simply don't drink enough. There's even a book on the subject that presents…

There seems to be one universal truth when it comes to dieting. No one really enjoys the process though we all eagerly await and anticipate the results. The problem is that far too many men and women around the world focus so much on dieting and perfecting their external beauty that they forget the beautiful people they are inside along the way. Our culture is becoming obsessive about the perfect body and the perfect body image. If there was one message that should make it out to everyone dieting it is this: dieting should be more about health than beauty. You should not need to conform to some preconceived notion of what is or should be beautiful. If we create…

Granulated skin under the abdomen in obese people isn't the only skin problem that overweight people face. Most people are aware of health problems caused by carrying too many excess pounds. They will list heart disease and high blood pressure, diabetes, increased risk of stroke, certain cancers, etc. But they will rarely mention the skin problems that can cause misery to those suffering from obesity. Common problems include things like heat rashes where the skin folds become red and inflamed due to sweat building up. Dark patches under your eyes or elsewhere on your body are also common. This can be caused by poor circulation and the kidneys and liver not operating efficiently. They are under so much pressure caused…

As parents, we all want what's best for our kids, we want them to have long, healthy lives. The problem is that more and more children are well on their way to having lifelong health issues because they are overweight. The health problem of obese children is a growing concern in many parts of the world with estimates of the number of overweight children being as high as 1 in 3 in some places. We all know that the longer someone is overweight the more prone they will be to a myriad of health concerns. Everything from cardiovascular disease to diabetes, to emotional problems such as depression and anxiety. Despite the dire news, there is hope. Kids can learn to…

Great legs are every woman's dream. Unfortunately, the legs are susceptible to a variety of pesky conditions that affect their beauty and health. Cellulite, varicose and spider veins, dry, flaky skin, and of course, flabby muscles can affect the legs' appearance and your confidence. So is there a solution to all these potentially devastating body image busters? Can you feel good about your great legs and wear your skirt with pride? But of course. The solution is really quite simple, yet sometimes so hard to achieve. And you know it just as well as I do. A proper, healthy diet and physical activity will give you great legs that you can feel good about. It will help you with the…

To know what to look for in an anti-aging skin care product, it's important to understand what causes deterioration in the skin over time. All aspects of aging, including slack skin, wrinkle, and uneven skin tone are the result of free radical damage at the molecular level. Oxygen molecules are the bad boys of the anti-aging world. When involved in a chemical reaction, they frequently lose one of their electrons and then dash madly about trying to steal an electron from another molecule. This can start a destructive chain reaction of unstable molecules, called free radicals, dashing around creating more unstable molecules. Think of it as a radical mob building to riot force. Free radical damage is also known as…

There is so a good deal of health and beauty with seaweed benefits that it would almost seem like seaweed is a wonder drug. And, it really isn't too far from a stretch to consider it that way. You see the benefits to health and beauty with seaweed are numerous, and they can be seen as a result of not just adding some seaweed to your diet, but in some cases, applying it directly to your skin. Seaweed has been used for centuries by people all around the world as a food source and for its medicinal properties. Today more people are becoming aware of the possibilities of this unique sea vegetable too. Here are just a few of the…

When it comes to dieting you will find all kinds of crazy and faddish diets on the market today. In addition to the many diets, there seems to be every kind of diet aid you can imagine. From shakes, the diet industry has evolved to include everything from candy bars and pudding to pills and patches. Each item makes the claim that it can help you drop those unwanted pounds quickly and easily. Well, I can tell you for a fact there is very little easy for most of us about dropping a few pounds. If you would like a few tips that should make your weight loss goals a little easier to achieve then perhaps the following tips will…

Are you tired of getting the same old advice when it comes to dieting? Are you looking for some quick tips to help motivate yourself during a diet? Why not follow along below to learn about some quick healthy weight loss tips? If you're generally in good shape, but you want to pare off a few pounds to look your best before a big event like a class reunion, one of the best ways to do it is to cleanse your system. For the week before, skip the pieces of bread and pasta, eat lots of raw vegetables and salads, and drink at least eight-ounce glasses of water a day. You'll not only end up slimmer, but you'll also feel…