Even more reason to reduce your sugar intake.
Healthy Tip of the Day! - Salt gets all the bad rap. But sugar makes a bigger dent in blood pressure and high blood sugar counts. Eating less dessert and drinking less sweetened drinks can cut your blood pressure up to 70% in 3 months.
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Monday, July 9, 2012
Natural SPF
Increase Natural Sun Resistance: Eat foods rich in Vitamin-C, which is responsible for producing collagen to help skin looking plumper and younger.
Skin Detox!
A healthy lymphatic system helps carry away waste in the skin and deliver nutrients. The minerals that one needs for a healthy, functioning lymphatic system are electrolytes! Calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphate all help your body regulate the lymphatic system, which is the key to good health all over.
The lymphatic system regulates how puffy you are, it regulates how clean the skin is, and determines if you have a beautiful glow or dull, lifeless skin.
Eating a balanced diet year round feeds the body these essential minerals, but in summer, when you are sweating more, you are going to have to seek additional electrolyte supplementation.
Letting these minerals deplete is a huge mistake- your body will slowly shut down- you will feel tired, stressed, you will have break outs, you will feel bloated and you won't be able to work out to your fullest.
The solution is to seek out one coconut water a day to help get you back on track.
And visit The Bathery for a Manual Lymph Drainage session if you need a little extra help. You'll be glad you did.
The lymphatic system regulates how puffy you are, it regulates how clean the skin is, and determines if you have a beautiful glow or dull, lifeless skin.
Eating a balanced diet year round feeds the body these essential minerals, but in summer, when you are sweating more, you are going to have to seek additional electrolyte supplementation.
Letting these minerals deplete is a huge mistake- your body will slowly shut down- you will feel tired, stressed, you will have break outs, you will feel bloated and you won't be able to work out to your fullest.
The solution is to seek out one coconut water a day to help get you back on track.
And visit The Bathery for a Manual Lymph Drainage session if you need a little extra help. You'll be glad you did.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Can't give up soda? Go healthy!
Hooked on soda pop? We know how bad it is, esp. the diet versions w/yucky aspartame. Can't kick the habit? Try changing the product. There are several easily-available, healthier alternatives to choose from.
Switching from cola, or Mt. Dew drinks, to Ginger Ales & Root Beers, is even more beneficial. The healthy alternatives use REAL ginger & herbs in their bevvies. The real stuff has actual beneficial properties.
Try:
http://www.natural-brew.com
Santa Cruz Organic Ginger Ale
Santa Cruz Organic Root Beer
http://www.reedsinc.com/virgils/
Switching from cola, or Mt. Dew drinks, to Ginger Ales & Root Beers, is even more beneficial. The healthy alternatives use REAL ginger & herbs in their bevvies. The real stuff has actual beneficial properties.
Try:
http://www.natural-brew.com
Santa Cruz Organic Ginger Ale
Santa Cruz Organic Root Beer
http://www.reedsinc.com/virgils/
Monday, November 8, 2010
Essential Fatty Acids
Essential Fatty Acids are the building blocks of our bodies’ fats and membranes. They were originally known as Vitamin F.
Your body cannot manufacture EFA’s on its own so they must be gotten from your diet and/or from supplements. Good dietary sources of EFA’s are fresh wild salmon, sardines, and walnuts. Eat them twice a week. Try adding ground flax seeds to your salads. Supplemental sources are fish oil, cod liver oil, salmon oil, and flax oil. Take 2 tbsp. daily.
EFA’s help reduce inflammation, improve eczema and psoriasis, ease depression and anxiety, keep us hydrated and supple, and make our skin youthful and glowing!
Lack of Essential Fatty Acids results in EFAD – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency.
EFAD can cause several problems with your skin, most notably, excess keratinization or a build up of dead skin cells which causes your skin to look dull and flakey. Micro-comedones and hyperpigmentation can also result from EFAD.
Lack of essential fatty acids in your skin increases the amount of water that evaporates from your skin (trans-epidermal water loss – TEWL). Increased TEWL results in less water in the skin which impairs the enzyme activity needed to desquamate or exfoliate dead skin cells. And impaired desquamation means more dead skin cells stuck to the outer epidermal layer (keratinization), as well as dead skin cells getting stuck in the pores and follicles causing micro-comedones.
EFA’s contain Omega 3 which helps restore collagen and elastin in the dermis, and Omega 6 which helps restore parts of the epidermis.
Your body cannot manufacture EFA’s on its own so they must be gotten from your diet and/or from supplements. Good dietary sources of EFA’s are fresh wild salmon, sardines, and walnuts. Eat them twice a week. Try adding ground flax seeds to your salads. Supplemental sources are fish oil, cod liver oil, salmon oil, and flax oil. Take 2 tbsp. daily.
EFA’s help reduce inflammation, improve eczema and psoriasis, ease depression and anxiety, keep us hydrated and supple, and make our skin youthful and glowing!
Lack of Essential Fatty Acids results in EFAD – Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency.
EFAD can cause several problems with your skin, most notably, excess keratinization or a build up of dead skin cells which causes your skin to look dull and flakey. Micro-comedones and hyperpigmentation can also result from EFAD.
Lack of essential fatty acids in your skin increases the amount of water that evaporates from your skin (trans-epidermal water loss – TEWL). Increased TEWL results in less water in the skin which impairs the enzyme activity needed to desquamate or exfoliate dead skin cells. And impaired desquamation means more dead skin cells stuck to the outer epidermal layer (keratinization), as well as dead skin cells getting stuck in the pores and follicles causing micro-comedones.
EFA’s contain Omega 3 which helps restore collagen and elastin in the dermis, and Omega 6 which helps restore parts of the epidermis.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Anniversary Party at The Bathery
Date: Monday, June 28, 2010
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at The Bathery for a belated anniversary celebration!
Thanks to our wonderful and loyal clients, we have now been in business for TWO YEARS! Despite the economy we are continuing to grow, and we would like to share all of our exciting offerings with our clients.
We'll have snacks & tea, and free henna tattoos.
We will have Bioelements skincare testers available, and skin scanning with our Bioelements rep! Skin scanning is super cool and super weird! You'll be able to see sun damage, dehydration, oily and congested areas and any other skin anomalies!
New treatments and equipment will be on display, and we will be demo-ing our new infrared/microcurrent lift!
We hope you will join us for a fun and informative evening!
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at The Bathery for a belated anniversary celebration!
Thanks to our wonderful and loyal clients, we have now been in business for TWO YEARS! Despite the economy we are continuing to grow, and we would like to share all of our exciting offerings with our clients.
We'll have snacks & tea, and free henna tattoos.
We will have Bioelements skincare testers available, and skin scanning with our Bioelements rep! Skin scanning is super cool and super weird! You'll be able to see sun damage, dehydration, oily and congested areas and any other skin anomalies!
New treatments and equipment will be on display, and we will be demo-ing our new infrared/microcurrent lift!
We hope you will join us for a fun and informative evening!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Poor digestion leads to all kinds of icky things!
Take a trip through the intestinal tract to appreciate how your food is digested along the way - and learn how you can help your food be digested better at each stop along the way.
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/4/t042000.asp
Eating in harmony with your DNA
Some foods are compatible with your DNA. Other foods aren't. We know from scientific research that our present-day DNA is virtually identical to that of the caveman and cavewoman's. Over seven million years, the foods they ate become compatible with their DNA, which is our DNA today. These foods are called Paleo Foods.
Here's what the cavepeople ate:
*Animal proteins, such as meat, fish, and poultry
*Nuts and seeds
*Vegetables and fruits, including edamame (fresh green soy beans) and berries
*Eggs
*Honey
*Herbs and spices
You can eat and DIGEST these foods with ease. Few people are allergic to whole categories of these foods. These foods are low glycemic and good for your skin. You could possibly be allergic to one of these foods, if so, don't eat it.
A second category of foods is called Neo Foods. Humans have eaten them for only 10,000 years or less. These foods haven't been in the food chain long enough for human DNA to adapt well to them. Humans began eating these foods after the domestication of animals, which took place about 10,000 years ago.
These foods include:
*Dairy, cheese, milk, ice cream
*Grains, breads, flour, rice
*White potatoes and corn as we know them today
*Soy protein isolate as contained in soy shakes and protein bars
*Chocolate *Coffee
*Alcoholic beverages
*Artificial foods
Plenty of people are allergic to whole categories of these foods, such as dairy or wheat. They are high glycemic or medium glycemic. People with autoimmune disorders who stop eating these foods often regain their health.
Ideally, for both your skin and your overall health, you would eat Paleo foods exclusively, because they're totally compatible with your DNA. But realistically, people love baked goods and ice cream.
So here's how to have a bit of your cake and eat it too:
Eat Paleo Foods for about 80-85% of your daily intake and eat Neo Foods less often, around 15-20% of your daily food intake.
Make adjustments to those ratios if you aren't getting great results with your skin and health.
-Herbs and spices boost your skins health. They are filled with anti-oxidants and health-giving nutrients. Use them to enhance the taste of all your meals and your skin will benefit as well.
-Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower, are excellent for your skin health. (And according to The Bathery's Naturopath, they can also help to balance your hormones, great for menopausal fluctuations.)
-If you're hooked on soy shakes for breakfast, keep the shake but lose the soy. Instead, add whey powder to your shake. That way you are getting all nine essential amino acids, without the worries of eating too much soy, which can lead to serious problems like thyroid disorders and dementia. Consider eggs with fruit for breakfast, now that's Paleo!
-If you have a skin autoimmune disorder, such as psoriasis, eczema, seborrhea, or rosacea, eliminate Neo Foods from your diet for one month. If your condition improves, continue eating Paleo Foods.
Taken from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Better Skin http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/lucy-beale/the-complete-idiots-guide-to-better-skin/_/R-400000000000000100480
This information is consistent with new information The Bathery received at the recent Esthetique Spa International show in Vancouver. We will be posting further information on this topic soon.
Here's what the cavepeople ate:
*Animal proteins, such as meat, fish, and poultry
*Nuts and seeds
*Vegetables and fruits, including edamame (fresh green soy beans) and berries
*Eggs
*Honey
*Herbs and spices
You can eat and DIGEST these foods with ease. Few people are allergic to whole categories of these foods. These foods are low glycemic and good for your skin. You could possibly be allergic to one of these foods, if so, don't eat it.
A second category of foods is called Neo Foods. Humans have eaten them for only 10,000 years or less. These foods haven't been in the food chain long enough for human DNA to adapt well to them. Humans began eating these foods after the domestication of animals, which took place about 10,000 years ago.
These foods include:
*Dairy, cheese, milk, ice cream
*Grains, breads, flour, rice
*White potatoes and corn as we know them today
*Soy protein isolate as contained in soy shakes and protein bars
*Chocolate *Coffee
*Alcoholic beverages
*Artificial foods
Plenty of people are allergic to whole categories of these foods, such as dairy or wheat. They are high glycemic or medium glycemic. People with autoimmune disorders who stop eating these foods often regain their health.
Ideally, for both your skin and your overall health, you would eat Paleo foods exclusively, because they're totally compatible with your DNA. But realistically, people love baked goods and ice cream.
So here's how to have a bit of your cake and eat it too:
Eat Paleo Foods for about 80-85% of your daily intake and eat Neo Foods less often, around 15-20% of your daily food intake.
Make adjustments to those ratios if you aren't getting great results with your skin and health.
-Herbs and spices boost your skins health. They are filled with anti-oxidants and health-giving nutrients. Use them to enhance the taste of all your meals and your skin will benefit as well.
-Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower, are excellent for your skin health. (And according to The Bathery's Naturopath, they can also help to balance your hormones, great for menopausal fluctuations.)
-If you're hooked on soy shakes for breakfast, keep the shake but lose the soy. Instead, add whey powder to your shake. That way you are getting all nine essential amino acids, without the worries of eating too much soy, which can lead to serious problems like thyroid disorders and dementia. Consider eggs with fruit for breakfast, now that's Paleo!
-If you have a skin autoimmune disorder, such as psoriasis, eczema, seborrhea, or rosacea, eliminate Neo Foods from your diet for one month. If your condition improves, continue eating Paleo Foods.
Taken from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Better Skin http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/lucy-beale/the-complete-idiots-guide-to-better-skin/_/R-400000000000000100480
This information is consistent with new information The Bathery received at the recent Esthetique Spa International show in Vancouver. We will be posting further information on this topic soon.
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