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April 15, 2010

Important Foods for Women

Filed under: acne,anti-aging,anti-depressants,breast cancer,Cancer prevention,depression,folate,iron,omega-3,Uncategorized,vitamin A,vitamin C,vitamin D — Amanda @ 3:17 pm

Fish - Most (wild) fish is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 has health benefits like anti-aging properties, skin improving properties, and cancer preventing properties. Wild fish is also full of vitamin D. Vitamin D is a major immune system booster, and it allows for calcium to be absorbed into the body. Because women are more likely than men to develop osteoporosis, it is important that Women consume more vitamin D. Calcium is useless without vitamin D. More benefits of omega-3s include a reduced risk of breast cancer, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and improved brain function.

Broccoli - The main health benefit of broccoli is that it is an amazing cancer preventing food. It has the ability to neutralize carcinogens that are cancer threats, and they help get rid of cancer-causing toxins by stimulating detoxifying enzymes. One compound found in broccoli has been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer and cervical cancer as well as stop the spread of existing cancer. Broccoli is full of folate, a crucial nutrient for pregnant women that helps fetal development and protects against birth defects. Broccoli is also a natural mood booster. Depression is twice as common in women than men and the folate in broccoli has been linked to help fight depression by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. Broccoli can also help with PMS symptoms. Broccoli is a diuretic that helps to reduce bloating in women.

Red Meat - Red meat is full of Iron. The main function of iron is to help transport oxygen via the blood stream and distribute it throughout the body. Its really important that women incorporate iron into their diet because they experience monthly blood loss. Iron can be found in other foods such as eggs, oatmeal, and spinach.

Onions - The health benefits from onions are outstanding. Onions are naturally anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and are a natural blood thinner. Onions are rich in chromium, fiber, and vitamin C, and they also contain vitamin B6 which helps with improving mood, manganese, tryptophan, folate, and potassium. These properties help promote good health and healing. In addition, onions are a cancer-fighting food. Women who consume a lot of onions have been linked to a 25% reduced risk of breast cancer and a 73% reduced risk of ovarian cancer.

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January 26, 2010

Eat Your Brussel Sprouts

Filed under: beta-carotene,breast cancer,brussel sprouts,cancer,even skin tone,follic acid,Uncategorized,vitamin A,vitamin B,vitamin C — Candace @ 12:08 pm

At Christmas time, or Thanksgiving, practically whenever you can get your family together, brussel sprouts are a delicacy. Like escargot, people either love or hate brussel sprouts. Cruciferous vegetables, including brussel sprouts, and cabbage, are jam packed with healthiness. Here is why you should pile up those brussel sprouts on your plate whenever you have a chance.

1. Cancer – Consuming brussel sprouts frequently can lessen your chance of contracting lung, colon, breast, bladder and ovarian cancer. A recent study looking at over 700 people showed those who ate cruciferous veggies had risks 29 percent lower of getting bladder cancer than those eating very few cruciferous vegetables.

2. Sulforaphane Stops Cancers- Brussel sprouts contain sulforaphane, which lowers liver cells’ emission of the cholesterol transporter. (This also is attributed to clearing substances which may cause potential cancers.

3. Protect Your DNA – Another study conducted on 10 men showed that the 5 men who ate brussel sprouts daily had 28% less DNA damage. This also can be related to cancer as mutations in DNA may allow cancer cells to develop.

4. Let Brussel Sprouts Beautify You – Brussel sprouts contain high amounts of vitamin C. This manufactures collagen, which is the protein that gives good skin structure (lack of collagen means earlier wrinkles, and visible at a younger age, you will have flexible skin). A study conducted in England proved that those with high levels of vitamin C had 50 % less risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, or cancer. Also Brussel sprouts contain huge amounts of vitamin A and beta-carotene which encourage beautiful even skin tones.

5. Brussels Prevent Birth Defects – Folic acid is vital for perfect cell division as it is necessary in DNA synthesis. Folic acid deficiency has been associated with numerous birth defects, like spina bifida. Folic acid is the most common vitamin deficiency in the world. One cup of brussel sprouts contains 93.6 mg of folic acid so eat up!

Although brussel sprouts may taste disgusting to you, they are filled with essential nutrients your body needs. Adding mustard to brussel sprouts may alter their flavor as well as garlic, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice are good to flavor brussel sprouts.

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September 10, 2009

5 Things that are Harming your Skin

Filed under: acne,clear skin,pimples,quitting smoking,salon tanning,smoking,tanning beds,Uncategorized,UV rays,vitamin A — Amanda @ 5:44 pm

1. Picking at Pimples!

Picking, popping, or squeezing pimples will actually cause them to become more red and inflamed – and the oil on your fingers will make them worse.

2. Salon Tanning

No matter what kind of UV rays you expose yourself to, you are damaging your skin. Tanning beds and booths emit UV light just like the sun that can burn, cause premature aging, cancer, and sunspots.

3. Shaving with 4 blade razors

If you have acne or bumpy skin, getting the closest shave, isn’t for you. They may have promoting commercials, but these razors end up shaving off more than they should – including layers of skin. To prevent skin irritation, avoid the razors that give you “the closest shave”.

4. Smoking

Smoking has more risks that lung cancer and heart disease. Over time, nicotine will start to cause the blood vessels in your skin to contract, preventing oxygen flow throughout skin cells. Keep smoking and one day you’ll end up with saggy, possibly yellow-ish skin – quit smoking and you may save your skin.

5. Too much Vitamin A

Vitamin is said to help with acne, however too much of it can cause serious internal problems like severe liver damage. Be careful and take your vitamin A in the right doses. Pumpkin, carrots, and spinach are good sources of vitamin A, but don’t go crazy on the vitamins – try treating acne with oral Accutane – as prescribed by your doctor.

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July 21, 2009

5 Foods That Will Give You Healthy Skin

Filed under: green tea,skin,skin care,skin care products,Uncategorized,vitamin A,vitamini E,vitamins — Amanda @ 12:13 pm

You always hear about the foods that make your skin nasty and greasy, but what about the foods that make you skin nice and clean? Well there are plenty of foods that help your skin look immaculate. I wish I knew about this earlier on.

Side Note: Just as a kind of side not, I shouldn’t have to, but I’ll just remind you that if you really want your skin to look and feel good avoid junk/fast food at all cost. Avoid McDonalds like the plague; the amounts of grease and fat are not good for your skin or the rest of your body for that matter.

Low Fat Yogurt – Low fat yogurt and other low fat dairy products are amazing for the skin. Vitamin A is essential for the healthy growth and development of your skin. Vitamin A is an antioxidant the helps your skin repair, and even stay moist. Also, it produces the enzymes that stabilise the production of collagen, and is often added to skin creams under the name stabilised retinol.
Mangoes - Mangoes are also full of vitamin A. They will help keep skin nice and healthy and repair cells making sure your skin doesn’t look flaky.
Almonds - Almonds are full of another vitamin, vitamin E. Vitamin E helps moisturize your skin and aids in the protection from damage and premature aging.
Green Tea – Green tea has been proven to due amazing things for the body. Because green tea contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents it will help repair and protect your skin. Additionally, green tea has shown that it aids in the prevention of many cancers. It does this by fighting off free radicals which also cause premature aging of the skin.
Water – Water should be a no brainer, but many people forget to drink enough of it. Receiving adequate hydration is important for maintaining healthy skin. Drink actual water not pops and especially not energy drinks which contain an unbelievable amount of sugars.DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc., a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC X23), offers low cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best online Canadian pharmacies by PharmacyChecker.com.For more information on how to order Canada drugs safely and securely call 1-866-732-0305 or visit http://www.doctorsolve.com/ – a trusted and reliable Canadian online pharmacy since 1999.

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July 6, 2009

The Physical Benefits of Vitamins

Filed under: folic acid,healthy hair,healthy skin,multivitamins,retinol,smooth skin,Uncategorized,vitamin A,vitamin B,vitamin C,vitamin D,vitamin E,vitamins — Amanda @ 10:58 am

Vitamins are the essential building blocks of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Many of us take multivitamins and vitamins to satisfy our body’s nutritional needs, yet unaware of what each vitamin is doing for us. There are many other aesthetic benefits of using vitamins that will make you feel and look healthier.

Vitamin A

Found in orange vegetables like raw carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, and cantaloupe
Vitamin A improves the eyes ability to adjust to changes in light
It also acts as a natural moisturizer to the skin making it soft and smooth

Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)

Found in green vegetables like spinach, broccoli, and asparagus, mushrooms, liver, and dried beans and peas
Vitamin B9 is important to take during pregnancy because it allows the rapid reproduction of cells and benefit your developing child. This will also prevent birth defects
It may act as protection against some forms of cancer and heart disease

Vitamin B12

Found in fresh fish, dairy products, beef, pork, and eggs
Vitamin B12 increases energy, reduces stress, improves the memory, helps the digestive system, and makes the immune system stronger.
It can also act as a natural anti-depressant because of it’s ability to help your body create serotonin (a feel-good chemical)

Vitamin C

Found in strawberries, melon, citrus fruits, papaya, raw or steamed broccoli, and brussel sprouts.
Vitamin C helps boost the immune system, fighting colds, protecting against cancer, and the prevention of heart disease.
It also improves the strength of teeth and makes the gums healthier, and fights against sun damage making the skin appear and feel healthier.

Vitamin D

Found in egg yolks, fatty fish, and fortified milk. The sun is the best source for vitamin D
Vitamin D is the best immune system booster. It is said that vitamin D helps fight against cancer and tuberculosis.
Vitamin D will give you strong bones and teeth because it helps the body absorb calcium

Vitamin E

Found in vegetable oil, mayonnaise, peanuts, whole grains, sunflower seeds, yams, and sweet potatoes.
Vitamin E is the best protection against free radicals, helps prevent cancer, improves the immune system and protects against heart disease.
It also improves the look and feel of the skin reducing pores and balancing the production of oils. Vitamin E is the best vitamin for healthy hair.

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