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We finally got some cold weather here in Florida (40s and 50s is cold for us) and my skin went into shock. It’s been super dry over the past few days! But what do I expect after the temperature dropped about 30-40 degrees within a day or two? Plus, my office building is cranking up [...]
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One of my favorite new books is Superfoods: The Food and Medicine of the Future by David Wolfe. I heard David speak at my school earlier this year and had to know more about superfoods and his living raw food diet. What are superfoods, you say? They are the most nutritious foods on Earth. When [...]
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Nutritionist Vicki Koenig, MS, RD, CDN wrote that new research shows probiotics in yogurt can help reduce the incidence and severity of eczema in toddlers. Eczema is a skin disease caused by an immune system response to an irritation. Eczema can be caused by stress, food allergies, respiratory irritants, etc. The incidence of the disease [...]
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Women’s Health posted a fun slideshow of five fruits that have potent nutrition in the peels. Many people only like the soft or juicy insides of fruit, but the skins or peels are packed with a significant amount of antioxidants that help us fight disease. Next time you reach for one of these fruits, remember [...]
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Natural News says a new study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry concluded that a phytonutrient in carrots, falcarinol, can reduce your risk of cancer by a third. A leader on the study, Dr. Kirsten Brandt, recommends that everyone eat a minimum of one small carrot a day with other fruits and vegetables. [...]
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The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that “women who consumed the most vitamin C and linoleic acid had the youngest-looking skin among 40- to 74-year-olds.” Study co-author Andrew Mayes, Ph.D said that vitamin C helps your body produce collagen which keeps your skin firm. The essential fatty acid, linoleic acid, prevents inflammation and dryness. [...]
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Everyone wants to feel younger. We all wish we had more energy, looked better, and had more time to get our health on the right track. So, I reviewed tons of research and came up with the following list of foods that will help you feel younger this year. I’ve included foods that will improve [...]
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SanLuisObispo.com reports that a study from the University of Arizona found that the rinds of lemons and limes have phytochemicals (specifically d-limonene) that may reduce the risk of squamous cell skin cancer when consumed on a weekly basis. The article recommended grating or zesting the peel of lemons or limes to add toppings to any [...]
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BBC News reports that a study in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention showed that drinking two cups of tea a day may reduce your risk of skin cancer. The antioxidants found in tea may prevent caner cells from developing. The researchers found that people who drank two or more cups of tea a day [...]
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NewsTarget.com reports that our skin is a strong indicator of our overall health. Many skin problems people have are caused by eating unhealthy foods and not eating enough nutrients that help keep our skin healthy. The nutrients in the following list are the best to keep your skin young, nourished, and healthy. Next to each [...]
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