Skin and Summer

Women are more prone to worry about wrinkles than men. As hard as it is to fight back aging, the summer sun may aggravate things. It is best to observe the following especially now that temperature is hitting as high as 36 degrees:

Avoid the sun.
You may love your tan now but by the time you reach the age of 50, you’ll wish you’ve stayed indoors.

Use sunscreen.
It may not necessarily have to be a suntan lotion. There are everyday lotions these days that goes with an SPF rating.

Wear sunglasses.
This will help in protecting the area around your eyes. You certainly wouldn’t want wrinkles on it, do you?

Drink your water.
This will keep you hydrated. It is best to drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.

Muscle Building Foods

Are you on the road of wanting build your muscles? If so, are you eating the right foods to help you achieve your goal?

Contrary to what some people believe, a person does not grow muscles through workout alone. Muscle building also relies on one’s diet. Here are 10 top-rated muscle building foods:

1. Salmon
2. Lean Beef
3. Eggs
4. Whole Milk
5. Apple Juice
6. White Bread
7. Pasta
8. Garlic
9. Yogurt
10. Olive Oil

If you plan of taking milk with no calories, little fat, but has high amounts of protein; be sure to check www.musclemilkreview.org for more info.

Make sure to include these foods in your diet, split into at least 6 meals eaten over the course of the day.

Chasing Scales

When 2010 kicked in and I realized that I was already 6 kilos overweight, I made a goal to lose it as early as I can and hopefully, attain 60 kilos by the end of the year. I have already lost 4 kilos but it seems that I am stuck to my current weight. It is disappointing to see the scale at the same number week after week when I have 2 more kilos left to lose.

Now that the first quarter of 2010 is ending, I want to add some more effort to my quest by being strict on my daily diet. I have comprised my “no rice policy” too often and have gave way to my sweet tooth on several occasions. Yes I am choosing to go natural instead of the weight loss drinks path. I want to sweat out on this one.

Fight Acne With Oatmeal and Honey

I have previously shared some remedies to fight acne and it wouldn’t hurt to share another home remedy – oatmeal and honey. Here’s how:

1. Prepare a single serving of “plain” oatmeal as you normally do when eating.
2. Add 1/4 cup of honey and make sure to mix it well with the oatmeal.
3. Let it cool for a few minutes.
4. Apply evenly to your face.
5. Leave it for 10-20 minutes before rinsing it out.

Those two ingredients are good home remedies acne treatment as oatmeals absorbs oil and exfoliates the skin while honey acts as a skin toner.

Ask a Professional for Treatments

Acne is one tricky problem of growing up and having people constantly noticing it makes it even worse. Too bad that the exact cause of acne is trickier in itself. Some blames it on genes and hormones, while some says it is with the things you eat. There are even alternative practitioners who says that it has something to do with the toxicity in ones liver or intestines.

Due to wide and varied reasons, I suggest that it is best to visit a dermatologist should you want to take serious actions about it. Do not just try anything you encounter on the internet. You can always click here to learn more then consult your doctor.

At the very least, always maintain a good hygiene especially in caring for your face.

Ready, Get Sweat, Go!

Otsuka (Philippines) Pharmaceutical, Inc. will be having it’s First Pocari Sweat 10K/5K/3K Fun Run on March 13. The run will be held at Fort Bonifacio Global City in Taguig at 5am.

The fun run will be for the benefit of the Philippine Society for Crippled Children and Athletes and will be conducted by the Evangelista Aquatic and Sports Management. For a 250php registration fee, you’ll be receiving a race kit which includes a race bib, lanyard bottle holder, and singlet. Registration starts March 1 at the Otsuka Office located in 3F Kingscourt II 2129 Don Chino Roces Ave., Makati City.

Participants are limited to only 1,500 so better get off your nordictrack incline trainer and signup for the event.

For other details you may call or text 0930-910-2034, 0932-767-2704 and 0916-233-1005.

Skin Care Regimen

Beauty may indeed be only skin deep but it doesn’t mean that we should take taking care of it lightly. It is safe to say that the first thing most people notice on a person is his appearance so make sure to make a daily habit of caring for your skin by doing this four basic regimen:

1. Cleansing
2. Exfoliate
3. Moisturize
4. Apply sunscreen

There are a thousand skin products out in the market that claims that they are the best face creams but the key here is to know your skin type and find the product that works well with your skin. Don’t simply trust your favorite celebrity endorser, be your own judge.

Expecting Moms Should Watch Their Diet

Moms expecting their babies should make sure that what they eat and drink will not be harmful to their child. That is why women who smokes and/or drinks alcohol are advised to stop as this may cause problems in the child’s development.

There also certain foods that you should abstain from eating, at least for nine months, as they were found to be common culprits of food-borne diseases for pregnant women. These food includes: eggs, sushi, unpasteurized juices, and some varieties of fish. You might say that you are used to eating such food before so why the need to give them up now? It is because that a woman’s immune system changes during pregnancy and this food might now pose serious complications.

Also, make sure that your doctor approves the prenatal vitamin that you are taking. It never hurts to be more extra careful and consulting those who are really knowledgeable. This will help you to have a worry-free pregnancy.

Lighter In 2010

A regular Filipino will almost certainly gain a few extra pounds on January thanks to attending several Christmas parties and New Year celebrations. This is usually the season where even those who carefully watch their diet becomes a little lax on the food their eating.

Come January, the most popular resolution is probably being more fit or losing weight. However, only a few people understands that a more healthy living does not only mean eating less but eating right. Yahoo! Health shares an important article on the top weight loss food for 2010.

It is not enough to simply take the most effective diet pills in the market. It should be coupled with eating the right diet and maintaining a more active lifestyle.

Acne Attack

We are all aware that in our home, a lot of natural treatment can be found if only we are knowledgeable of their medicinal properties. With the high cost of some medicines, such knowledge will definitely help you save money.

One common problem among youths is acne. Though a common problem, we are not aware of treatments that can be found inside our very home. Some of these includes:

1. Cooking 2 to 3 tea bags and mixing it with dried basil for 10 to 20 minutes. Apply the solution on your acne using a cotton ball.

2. The orange peel is also a good acne treatment.

3. Applying ripe tomato paste on the pimple and washing it off after an hour is also one of the good acne solutions.

It might not work as fast as formulated medications but it will definitley work for people under a strict budget.

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