Did you know....diet is as important as skin care?

f your mornings begin with stiffness, pain and swollen joints, you may be experiencing symptoms of osteoarthritis. In addition to getting regular exercise (low-impact is the best) and maintaining a healthy weight, consider the following nutritional strategies to help prevent or lessen symptoms.

1. Eat foods rich in antioxidants. Fresh fruits and vegetables are good sources, and may help reduce tissue damage from inflammation.
2. Get enough omega-3s. The omega-3 fatty acids provided in oily fish (such as wild Alaskan salmon), walnuts and freshly ground flaxseed may help reduce the inflammation and pain of arthritis.
3. Regularly use ginger and turmeric for their natural anti-inflammatory properties.

What Are the Advantages of Integrative Medicine?

"Integrative medicine focuses on optimizing the body's natural healing capacity. It aims to enhance healing in body, mind and spirit by using an intelligent combination of conventional and alternative therapies for which there is strong evidence of safety and effectiveness." Dr Weil Relying on Pharmaceuticals have become commonplace, while the side effects may not surface for years. The body is made to heal itself, but it responds to the minds emotional state. That is why Dr Weil speaks of body, mind and spirit. They work together in determining our over all health. We become what we think.

When Should You Take Supplements? by Dr Weil

1. Take your supplements during or right after a meal, unless directed otherwise, and drink plenty of fluids as well.
2. Take consistently to achieve maximum health benefits. It usually takes two to three months before you feel the full positive effects of adding nutritional supplements.
3. Take as indicated. Your supplements may be recommended or packaged for morning, noon or evening dosages, based on your individual health needs. For maximum benefit, take your supplements at the time of day indicated on the package.

Did you know....

Childhood Eczema May Lead to Adult Asthma

By Denise DeWitt HERWriter April 18, 2011 - 9:32pm

People who have eczema as a child are nine times more likely to develop allergic asthma as an adult. That is the result of a new study out of the University of Melbourne, the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, and Monash University. The research is a follow-up to a study that began in 1968. The Tasmanian Longitudinal Health Study (TAHS) recruited all school children in Tasmania who were born in 1961 to participate in an asthma research study. Over 8,500 students participated in the study which included questionnaires about respiratory health and lung function testing.
In 2004, researchers followed up with the test subjects who were 44 years old at that time. The participants completed another survey about their respiratory health and had a skin prick test to check for allergies. Pamela Martin, a University of Melbourne PhD student who analyzed the results said, "In this study we see that childhood eczema, particularly when hay fever also occurs, is a very strong predictor of who will suffer from allergic asthma in adult life."
This trend from eczema to asthma is one example of a sequence doctors sometimes call the "atopic march" or "allergic march". When a patient develops an allergy, the body’s immune system is triggered to fight off the allergen that the body believes is attacking. This results in the creation of antibodies known as immunoglobulin E (IgE). Researchers believe that children who develop IgE early in life as a result of eczema and hay fever have a greater tendency to develop allergic asthma later in life.
Asthma is a chronic or long-term lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. During an asthma attack, muscles around the airways constrict and make the airways smaller which makes it harder for air to move in and out of the lungs. At the same time, the airways produce excess mucus which limits air movement. The result is wheezing and difficulty breathing.
Eczema or atopic eczema is a skin reaction that is similar to an allergy. It causes skin inflammation including blisters, itchy skin that may be scratched raw, redness, oozing, and bleeding. Eczema is most common in infants and may be outgrown later in life.
Symptoms can become worse due to other factors including allergies to pollen, dust mites, or other allergens, colds or the flu, dry skin, and stress.
Researchers in the Australian study said theirs is the first study to distinguish between allergic and non-allergic asthma as it relates to early eczema and hay fever. They estimate that up to 30 percent of people who have allergic asthma as adults may have developed the condition due to eczema and hay fever when they were children. They hope to develop ways to prevent early eczema from turning into allergic asthma with the dual goal of improving patient health and reducing health care costs for asthma diagnosis and treatment.

PROMOTING A HEALTHY HEART

An estimated 70 percent of the U.S. population has diets deficient in vitamin D. Recent study of this essential micronutrient has demonstrated its central role in maintaining health. Decreased or insufficient levels of vitamin D have been linked to: Suppressed immunity - our innate systems of defense may not function efficiently without adequate vitamin D, allowing increased susceptibility to infectious agents.   Increased risk of chronic disease - low levels of vitamin D have been associated with a higher than normal risk of heart disease and several kinds of cancer.   Heightened inflammation - vitamin D is a key cofactor in regulating inflammation throughout the body Dr. Weil recommends prudent daily sun exposure to support the natural production of vitamin D in our skin, as well as speaking to your doctor about checking vitamin D levels and supplementing if necessary.

Eat dark leafy greens, to improve your health and skin.

Want to increase your intake of fiber, vitamins (including C, the provitamin beta-carotene and folic acid) and add calcium and magnesium to your diet? Then reach for the greens!  Dr Weil

YOU NEED MORE THAN SUNSCREENS...

Sunscreens are helpful when they are not perspired away. Sun Blocks are even better, because they truly BLOCK out harmful rays.  However a true Sun Block, is opaque and looks white on your skin. Like you'd see on a lifeguards nose or under his eyes.    Few people want to have white bodies in public.
The MOST important thing you can do, with or without sunscreens, is to have your skin saturated with a good moisturizer at all times. This will help your skin battle the elements regardless of the protection you try to keep from washing away. We suggest  http://bit.ly/i6loNT     Life Guard,and here's why.

Per Dr Daemon Jones

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reported that 40 million Americans suffer from environmental allergies. This makes seasonal allergies the fifth leading chronic disease in the United States. What can you do to lessen the symptoms? Nasal irrigation is an ancient east Indian treatment that is very effective in reducing the amount of pollen in the nose. A warm saline solution, which is basically a salt and water combination, is placed in a container that looks similar to a tea pot and is called a Netilota or Neti pot. The warm solution is poured through one side of the nose and is released through the other side of the nose carrying out pollen and extra mucus that has built up in the nose. The Neti pot is one of my favorite treatments.

Is This YOU???

Worried About Age Spots?

If you are noticing brown spots on your skin - up to an inch in diameter - you may have solar lentigos. These "age spots" are the result of years of sun exposure. Typically, they appear on the chest, face, or the back of the hands - areas of the skin that have been most exposed to the sun throughout your lifetime.

See what Dr. Weil recommends

Did you Know....

About Divabetic(R)
Divabetic is a national nonprofit inspired by the late R&B legend Luther Vandross and women living with, at risk of and affected by diabetes. Divabetic presents wellness with a wow through highly engaged, non-traditional events and programs to promote prevention, early action and education. For more information, visit the website, www.divabetic.org. To request a Divabetic press kit, email: leisa@lgkmarketingcc.com.

4 WAYS TO MANAGE CHRONIC FATIGUE (Dr. Weil)

1. Decrease your protein intake to 10 percent of your daily calories.
2. Eat a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables (preferably organic) for their protective phytochemicals.
3. Eat garlic regularly for its antiviral effects.
4. Incorporate immune-enhancing mushrooms into meals, including shiitake, oyster, enokidake and maitake mushrooms.

You Become What You Think!

"You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you." ~ James Allen

Stop Domestic Violence

Domestic violence knows no boundaries: cultural, socio-economic, religious, level of education, gender or age. It can occur in any relationship and to anyone, but especially to women. In fact, roughly 25 percent of women will become a victim at one time or another during her lifetime.  

Abuse is defined as any act used to gain power and control over another person, which can take on many forms. It can include physical, sexual, emotional, economic, coercion, threats, isolation and/or intimidation. 

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, the National Domestic Violence Hotline offers crisis intervention and provides information and referrals for victims of domestic violence. Call the hotline at (800) 799-SAFE or (800) 787-3224 TTY, or visit www.ndvh.org.

Super Food: Salmon

Wild-caught Alaskan salmon is one of my favorite foods. It is an excellent source of high-quality protein and essential omega-3 fatty acids.

Focus on your beauty, not your flaws.

Sometimes we look at something close up and it appears to be ugly; but then we drop back and look at it as a whole and it is beautiful. If we look at an insect close up, it may be ugly, but if we drop back and look at the whole insect it becomes beautiful. We can drop back even more and observe what its role and purpose is, and the insect becomes even more beautiful and whole. How are we looking at ourselves? Are we focused on something ugly about ourselves, or are we dropping back and looking at ourselves as a whole? We all have purpose, and we are all beautiful.

Nippawanock, ARAPAHOE

Why women are more prone to mouth wrinkles ()Dr Weil)

1.     According to a recent analysis by dermatologists in the Netherlands, women have fewer oil-producing sebaceous glands around the upper lip - meaning less oil to keep the skin soft and supple.

2.     Women (particularly postmenopausal women) have fewer blood vessels in the upper lip area resulting in less blood flow to the region.

3.     The muscles around the mouth are closer to the skin in women than they are in men; this can mean the skin is pulled closer, leading to wrinkles.

Short of cosmetic surgery, there's not much you can do to eliminate wrinkles, but you may be able to minimize them by not smoking, avoiding sun damage and keeping your skin well moisturized.

From Dr. Weil

Stress, Sleep & Your Weight
Attempting to lose weight may be more complex than eating less and exercising more. A new study from Oregon found that some participants who had the most trouble dropping 10 pounds on a weight loss program were so stressed or depressed that they slept less than six hours or more than eight hours a night. A total of 472 obese adults over age 30 participated in the study; 83 percent of them were women and a quarter of all the subjects were over 65. The program involved attending weekly group counseling sessions, keeping a food diary, exercising for at least three hours per week and cutting 500 calories a day on a low-fat, low-salt diet that included lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein.

American Business Women's Association

ABWA's Mission
To bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership; education, networking support and national recognition.
The American Business Women's Association strives to provide a quality experience for members both on a national and local level, focusing on these tenets of the mission...
Together: We believe our collective wisdom is the professional woman’s greatest untapped resource. Everyone has a skill, ability or advice that will benefit the woman next to you. It’s the ultimate networking circle.
Diversity: ABWA is all-inclusive.  Here diversity is more than race, age, creed or color.  It’s blue-collar, white-collar, CEOs, MBAs and telecommuters who never leave their home office.  Our members own their businesses, or aspire to become the next entrepreneurs.  
Leadership: In addition to assuming leadership positions within local chapters and networks, members have the opportunity to run for national office, a seat on our National Board of Directors. 
Education: Lots of groups claim they offer professional development, but that’s a promise we honor.  At District and National Conferences, ABWA is proud to partner with such renowned groups as the University of Kansas School of Business, FranklinCovey, and Rockhurst University.  
National Recognition: By its very nature, recognition is loaded with positive reinforcement. It is an essential component of career development - whether the recognition is on the job or through your professional association. With such programs as Best Practices and the Top Ten Business Women of ABWA, members receive recognition on both the local and national level for personal and professional achievements.

3 Reasons to Eat Asparagus

A good source of vitamins K and C, potassium and folate, asparagus is a perennial with 20 edible varieties. A springtime favorite, it may help support heart health, healthy fluid balance and prevent birth defects.

Did you know?

Leafy Greens- Some examples of beneficial leafy greens include spinach, kale and Swiss chard. The vegetables are composed of several vitamins and minerals such as vitamins B, C and E, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium and omega-3s. Such nutrients help heal skin blemishes. Because leafy greens are filled with water, they also hydrate skin and produce a glowing complexion.

The DALAI LAMA says..

We can't be useful to ourselves unless we're useful to others. Whether we like it or not, we're all connected, and it is unthinkable to be happy all by oneself. Anyone concerned only by his own well-being will suffer eventually. Anyone concerned with the well-being of others takes care of himself without even thinking ...Dalai Lama

PROTECTION AGAINST POLLUTION

Think about it.

Today we are exposed to more pollution than ever before. Smog, smoke and dust just to name a few. That is why it is essential we protect our skin daily from the elements. Your house gets dusty. Pay attention to what washes off your body. Wax protects cars, while moisturizers protect skin.  It shields, protects and holds in its natural moisture. 

Sunscreen

Sunscreen is great, and it’s fantastic that you try to use it every time you go out in the sun. But one study mentioned in a Prevention online article stated that nine out of 10 people don’t do a good enough job when applying sunscreen.

How to Apply Lotion

Did you also know you should put the lotion directly on your skin, and not on your hands first? Putting it on your hands first can make the lotion that’s supposed to be protecting your skin stick to your palms. Don’t like sunscreen? Opt for a wide-brimmed hat and dressing to cover your skin from the sun’s harmful rays.