Botox Technology upper limb spaticity

UPPER LIMB BOTOX TREATMENT

Indications

BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used:

to treat leakage of urine (incontinence) in adults with overactive bladder due to neurologic disease who still have leakage or experience too many side effects after trying an anticholinergic medication in people 18 years and older

to prevent headaches in adults with chronic migraine who have 15 or more days each month with headache lasting 4 or more hours each day in people 18 years or older

to treat increased muscle stiffness in elbow, wrist, and finger muscles in people 18 years and older with upper limb spasticity to treat the abnormal head position and neck pain that happens with cervical dystonia (CD) in people 16 years and older to treat certain types of eye muscle problems (strabismus) or abnormal spasm of the eyelids (blepharospasm) in people 12 years and older 

BOTOX® is also injected into the skin to treat the symptoms of severe underarm sweating (severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis) when medicines used on the skin (topical) do not work well enough in people 18 years and older.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in people 18 to 65 years of age for a short period of time (temporary).

It is not known whether BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic is safe or effective to prevent headaches in patients with migraine who have 14 or fewer headache days each month (episodic migraine).

It is not known whether BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic is safe or effective to treat increased stiffness in upper-limb muscles other than those in the elbow, wrist, and fingers, or to treat increased stiffness in lower-limb muscles. BOTOX® has not been shown to help people perform task-specific functions with their upper limbs or increase movement in joints that are permanently fixed in position by stiff muscles. Treatment with BOTOX® is not meant to replace your existing physical therapy or other rehabilitation that your doctor may have prescribed.

It is not known whether BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic are safe or effective for severe sweating anywhere other than your armpits.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic:

Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing, due to weakening of associated muscles, can be severe and result in loss of life. You are at the highest risk if these problems are pre-existing before injection. Swallowing problems may last for several months

Spread of toxin effects. The effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas away from the injection site and cause serious symptoms including: loss of strength and all-over muscle weakness, double vision, blurred vision and drooping eyelids, hoarseness or change or loss of voice (dysphonia), trouble saying words clearly (dysarthria), loss of bladder control, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities

There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin effect away from the injection site when BOTOX® has been used at the recommended dose to treat chronic migraine, severe underarm sweating, blepharospasm, strabismus, or when BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used at the recommended dose to treat frown lines.

Do not take BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic if you: are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX® (see Medication Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA); have a skin infection at the planned injection site.

Do not take BOTOX® for the treatment of urinary incontinence if you: have a urinary tract infection (UTI) or cannot empty your bladder on your own and are not routinely catheterizing.

The dose of BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic is not the same as, or comparable to, another botulinum toxin product.

Serious and/or immediate allergic reactions have been reported. These reactions include itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you experience any such symptoms; further injection of BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic should be discontinued.

Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease), myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects including severe dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and respiratory compromise (difficulty breathing) from typical doses of BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic.

Tell your doctor if you have any breathing-related problems. Your doctor will want to monitor you for any breathing problems during your treatment with BOTOX® for upper limb spasticity or for detrusor overactivity associated with a neurologic condition.

Cornea problems have been reported. Cornea (surface of the eye) problems have been reported in some people receiving BOTOX® for their blepharospasm, especially in people with certain nerve disorders. BOTOX® may cause the eyelids to blink less, which could lead to the surface of the eye being exposed to air more than is usual. Tell your doctor if you experience any problems with your eyes while receiving BOTOX®. Your doctor may treat your eyes with drops, ointments, contact lenses, or with an eye patch.

Bleeding behind the eye has been reported. Bleeding behind the eyeball has been reported in some people receiving BOTOX® for their strabismus. Tell your doctor if you notice any new visual problems while receiving BOTOX®.

Bronchitis and upper respiratory tract infections (common colds) have been reported. Bronchitis was reported more frequently in people receiving BOTOX® for their upper limb spasticity. Upper respiratory infections (common colds) were also reported more frequently in people with prior breathing-related problems.

Human albumin and spread of viral diseases. BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic contains albumin, a protein component of human blood. The potential risk of spreading viral diseases (eg, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease [CJD]) via human serum albumin is extremely rare. No cases of viral diseases or CJD have ever been reported in association with human serum albumin.

Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have: plans to have surgery; had surgery on your face; weakness of forehead muscles, such as trouble raising your eyebrows; drooping eyelids; any other abnormal facial change; have symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) and are being treated for urinary incontinence. Symptoms of a urinary tract infection may include pain or burning with urination, frequent urination, or fever; have problems emptying your bladder on your own and are being treated for urinary incontinence; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby); are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed (it is not known if BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic passes into breast milk).

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Using BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic in the past.

Especially tell your doctor if you: have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last 4 months; have received injections of botulinum toxin such as Myobloc®, Dysport®, or Xeomin® in the past (be sure your doctor knows exactly which product you received); have recently received an antibiotic by injection; take muscle relaxants; take an allergy or cold medicine; take a sleep medicine; take anti-platelets (aspirin-like products) or anti-coagulants (blood thinners).

Other side effects of BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic include: dry mouth, discomfort or pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, neck pain, and eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes; urinary tract infection and/or inability to empty your bladder on your own (in people being treated for urinary incontinence).

For more information refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call             1-800-FDA-1088 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            1-800-FDA-1088      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      .

AILESBURY UPDATES: 'Opinion Split On Botox And Migraines' by Dr. Patrick Treacy

The Director of the migraine clinic at Cork University Hospital, Dr Eddie O’Sullivan, has said there is not yet enough evidence to suggest botox should be offered to patients as a reliable first-line treatment for migraine, which affects thousands of people daily in Ireland.

“It is an area of controversy, there are some small international studies done in relation to the treatment of migraine with botox injections, but the outcome didn’t show huge support for the treatment.

“However, there is some evidence to demonstrate that it has been useful in the treatment of tension (or muscle contraction) headaches, but we wouldn’t traditionally recommend it to manage migraines,” said Dr O’Sullivan.

“I think there is evidence to show it could help people with a particular type of tension headache but I think it has a very limited role in managing migraine.” Two studies were presented at a meeting of the American Association for the Study of Headache initially suggested botox can treat certain types of headache.

According to Dr Patrick Treacy, Medical Director of the Ailesbury Clinic in Dublin, 55 per cent of 58 patients in a recent Mayo Clinic study who received Botox reported a moderate improvement in their headaches.

“In a retrospective study at the Ailesbury Clinic 13 patients out of 23 who suffered from moderately severe migraine said their headaches almost completely disappeared and they knew when their Botox was wearing off when the headaches started to return after about four to six months,” he said. However, I agree with Dr. O' Sullivan that "there is not yet enough evidence to suggest botox should be offered to patients as a reliable first-line treatment for migraine"

Dr O’Sullivan and Dr Treacy are both speaking at a migraine education lecture in Clare on September 15, organised by the Migraine Association of Ireland.

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Once frowned-upon, now the most popular

Introduced in the 1980’s for treating disorders of the optic muscles and vocal cord spasms, Botox also found a role in cosmetic facial enhancement. In 2002, the FDA approved Botox for use as an injectible in cosmetic procedures. Today, it is approved in more than 75 countries, and is one of the most researched toxins and the most studied medicine in the world.

Since its widespread acceptance, Botox injections have helped millions of men and women prevent or eliminate unwanted wrinkles and facial lines. In fact, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Botox injections accounted for over 4.8 million procedures—more than any other cosmetic procedure.

Where is Botox used?

Known as Botulinum Toxin Type A, Botox is an injectible protein used by board certified plastic surgeons in the treatment of various types of facial lines and wrinkles. It is primarily administered in the crow’s feet, forehead, and glabellar (between the eyebrows) areas.

Frown lines between the brows result from the contracture of two muscles that occur from squinting in the sunlight or from frowning over a period of years. When these muscles contract, the brows are pulled closer together. Over time, as the skin loses its elasticity, and the lines become more and more prominent. After years of muscle contraction, those lines of expressions linger longer and become deeper and more visible.

Ironically, happy people are the most endowed with unwanted signs of aging, called “crow’s feet.” Such laugh lines are etched in the skin by overactive facial muscles in the process of smiling.

Fretting, anger, fear and other different emotional reactions also manifest themselves as different facial expressions.

Virginia Madsen is an 80s sex symbol and as you might imagine she is a firm supporter for botox treatments. She is 46 and thanks to botox, she looks a lot younger. In her admission about botox, she emphasizes she focuses on the wrinkles between her eyebrows (i.e. forehead lines).

More botoxed celebrities:
Kylie botox
Ashley Simpson nose job
Meg Ryan botox


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Botox training has become very popular 

Botox training has become very popular within the cosmetic industry, as botox is used by many famous and ‘normal’ women and men who are unhappy with lines and wrinkles on their face. The face is the first thing one looks at on a person, thus it is important to many to keep themselves looking aesthetically pleasing – being wrinkle free is in this criteria for many.
Training to provide botox to those who are unhappy with their appearance involves a lot of skill, as you will have a high degree of responsibility. Botox training courses are intensive and hands-on, with courses mainly aimed at professionals who are used to similar procedures – such as doctors, dentists and nurses. Botox training is both an art and a science, which can only be learnt from someone who has a long experience of botox training.
Some courses offer a training masterclass, run with a small number of trainees, including one-to-one tuition and mentoring. The best courses are those which are certified, with the tutor being a highly experienced professional. Training will provide all equipment and injectables for your hands on botox training. Training courses are intensive and competence oriented, so once you have completed botox training you should attend future botox training courses to refresh your skills.
Botox training courses are held in a totally professional environment, courses are run on a not for profit basis and therefore are totally objective. Companies say they represent the true state of the art of aesthetics, claiming that after the one day botox training, trainees feel confident to start injecting professionally.

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Skin Care

Skin Care Technology

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Anti-Aging Skin Care Research

Our mission is to provide research on the latest anti-aging skin care technology, including powerful antioxidants and anti-wrinkle activators such as Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), Vitamin C Ester, DMAE, Astaxanthin, and Neuropeptides, all of which have been proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in independent tests. Each element mentioned above has unique anti-aging and anti-wrinkle attributes, and some work well independent of the others. Some antioxidants, such as Alpha Lipoic Acid and Vitamin C Ester, work better when combined to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles and even bags around the sensitive eye area of your face. Other natural salmon and algae produced substances such as DMAE and Astaxanthin can be added to almost any topical application if applied in the proper amounts and be effective. Neuropeptides are among the latest anti-aging agents, and have recently been proven to have very effective anti-wrinkle properties. 

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 Anti-Aging Skin Care

Look and Feel 10-20 Years Younger

As we age, our skin gradually loses its elasticity and ability to retain moisture, making it look saggy and dull. Although our skin is the single largest organ of the body, different parts of our skin have their own characters during aging. The skin around our eyes is the thinnest and hence very sensitive and delicate. It needs good care even when you are at your twenties. To have healthier and younger-looking skin around your eyes, simply follow the steps below.
1. Get enough sleep
No matter at what age you are, it is important to get at least seven hours sleep to reduce the appearance of dark circles around your eyes. Sleep with your head slightly elevated to prevent fluid from building up and collecting in your lower eyelids causing dark circles and puffiness.
2. Choose the right eye cream
To prevent and fight signs of aging around the eyes, you need to use an eye cream or eye gel that is rich in natural, effective ingredients. Use a product to help fight fine lines or wrinkles and at the same time moisturize the delicate skin around the eyes. Try intensive anti-aging eye creams to boost collagen production to make the skin supple and firm.
3. Give massages to your eyes
Massaging is an effective way to help stimulate blood circulation around the eyes and aid absorption of the essential ingredients of your eye cream. If done regularly and correctly, it helps to reduce dark circles, puffiness and fine lines resulting in fresh and healthy-looking eyes. When giving a massage to the eyes, use gentle pressing motions with your fingers. Your eyes will immediately feel more energetic from the massage.
4. Give your eyes a natural facial
There are many natural ingredients from your kitchen that can be used to de-age and care for the skin around your eyes. Try putting sliced cucumbers over your eyes to prevent the formation of dark circles while lightening existing ones. You can also apply potato slices on closed eyelids for 15 minutes to firm the skin around your eyes. Treat your eyes to a homemade facial like this once a week.
5. Take foods rich in antioxidants
As you may know, aging is partly a result of skin cell damage by free radicals in our skin. One of the functions of antioxidants is to neutralize free radicals, or oxidants, in our body to reduce the effects of aging. They also help keep our skin firm by protecting the collagen and elastins from these free radicals that cause damage to the skin firming cells. Foods rich in antioxidants include berries, dark green leafy vegetables, cereals, beans, nuts and seeds. Include these foods in your daily diet to help you feel and look healthy, young and energetic.
Having fresh and young-looking eyes is every woman’s dream no matter what age she’s at. Luckily this can be achieved if you have the knowledge, determination and persistence to slow down or even reverse the aging process. It takes the right attitude, a new life style and a suitable beauty routine to get what you want

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A look at the latest skincare technology

What could be more beguiling than the thought that one small pot of cream could give us blemish-free, dewy skin? Rarely a month goes by without a new potion being heralded as The Next Big Thing - the ultimate in rejuvenation, scooped straight from the fountain of youth.

But is there really anything new out there or are we just being sold the same old moisturisers but with fancier names and nicer packaging? As Richard Guy, professor of pharmaceutical science at Bath University, explains, there is often a mismatch between what the companies claim and how people interpret those claims. Take collagen, for example.

"I don't believe that collagen can penetrate the skin, but the companies are careful not to make that claim," he says. "They say that the creams contain collagen, and that collagen helps the skin, but they don't say that the improvement is due to the fact that they have inserted collagen into the cream. Instead they will say that, for example, the cream makes the skin softer and less wrinkly, and it probably does."

More exciting in scientific terms is the latest innovation which, according to Alice Hart-Davis, beauty expert and author of Be Beautiful: Every Girl's Guide to Hair, Skin & Make-up (Walker Books), is taking the cosmetics world by storm: nanocosmetics. Pioneered in products such as the wildly expensive but much feted Shinso essence (www.shinsoskincare.com), this technology uses nanoparticles called fullerenes. The manufacturers claim that these are 125 times more effective than Vitamin C in conquering free radicals.

L'Oréal already holds no fewer than 192 nanotechnology patents, and we can look forward to more announcements about them in years to come. The technology is not without its critics, though.

"They are the sort of ingredient that provokes strong emotions", says Hart-Davis. "Nanotechnology in cosmetics is a subject that can divide people rather like genetically modified foods."

How dramatic it really is, though, is open to question. Despite their microscopic size, the effect of nanoparticles is more likely to be on the surface of the skin than within it, as Guy explains.

"The chances of these things penetrating the skin are, in my opinion, negligible."

He certainly doesn't dismiss them, though.

"What they might do is sit on the skin's surface; they might adhere a little bit and might release, say, a small compound that absorbs into the skin. I think nanoparticles on skin have some interesting possibilities."

Whatever the science behind the products, what most of us want to know is whether they work. There's no doubt that some products have an effect that can't necessarily be explained by the science behind them. Hart-Davis describes the lifting effects of Shinso essence, for example, as "little short of extraordinary".

Sadly, though, the advice most skincare experts - including Hart-Davis herself - come back to time and again is as predictable as it is sensible.

"I suspect drinking your glass of orange juice every day, and having a healthy diet and keeping out of the sun, is just as effective", says Guy.

He's right, of course, but he won't stop us dreaming. And maybe - just maybe - one day we'll find a potion that's truly magical.

4 Basic Skin Care Needs

The Basic 4-Step Skincare Regimen Step 1: Cleansing

Simple is key here. You need to find a good cleanser that your skin responds well to, and stick with it. See the best cleansers for your skin type. You can find a good cleanser at the drugstore.  Avoid bar soaps as they tend to dry out the skin. According to Rona Berg, in her book, "Beauty," a French cosmetics executive once told her, "Soap should only ever touch your skin from the neck down." We agree. Choose a creamy cleanser if you have dry skin or a clear cleanser if you have oily skin.

Be careful not to cleanse too often. Washing at night should do you. If you have dry skin, consider cold cream like Pond's, which the French use. Simply apply cream, then wipe off, no water needed (if you have hard water it can be especially harsh on skin). Most women prefer the water method: Use warm water to loosen dirt and clogged pores. Use a dime-sized bit of cleanser, then rinse with cool or lukewarm water. You'll also want to take off your makeup with a proper makeup remover.

In the morning, a splash of lukewarm water is all you need (we find it's great for removing excess oils from your nightly moisturizing). Never wash your face with hot or cold water (both can cause broken capillaries). Also be careful about overcleansing skin, see signs you are overcleansing your skin.

Step 2: Exfoliate

Exfoliation is the step most people skip in their weekly skincare routine. But trust me, if you start properly exfoliating your skin, you will notice an almost immediate difference. According to Berg, one of the reasons men's skin looks more youthful than women's is because men tend to exfoliate daily when they shave. There are several ways to exfoliate skin: Microdermabrasion, chemical peels and retinoids.

Scrubs work by removing the top layer of dead skin cells that tend to dull your complexion. We find exfoliating skin once a week with a microdermabrasion kit keeps skin glowing year-round. Make sure you use a gentle scrub with tiny grains. Big grains in cheap scrubs can tear skin and cause more harm than good. My favorite microdermabrasion kit is made by Lancome.

In the hour it takes to get a chemical peel, you can take off five years from your face. Can't afford the price tag for a monthly peel? Try some over-the-counter peels that work over the course of a month. I prefer MD Skincare's.

Retinoids (such as Retin-A or the more moisturizing Renova) also work by removing the top layer of dead skin cells while also generating collagen in the skin. "Collagen is the skin's structural fiber," dermatologist Dennis Gross said in O Magazine. "As we get older, it breaks down, creating lines and large pores." Skincare experts disagree on all sorts of things, but most of them consider retinoids to be a miracle skin saver. I'm addicted to Retin-A, which I pick up in Mexico on my yearly jaunts.

Should you use a toner? Some people swear by toners, but many beauty experts do not (I once read a skincare expert claim, "toners are only for copy machines"). Toners are meant to remove all remaining traces of oil, makeup and dirt, but a good cleanser should do this. I firmly believe it's up to you. If you like the way your skin feels with a toner. Buy it. Use it. Enjoy it.

Step 3: Moisturize

While I know of at least one famous beauty editor who swore skin doesn't need moisturizer, basically everyone else I've read disagrees and is an adamant believer in it. A basic law of beauty is that everyone, no matter her skin type, should moisturize. Even if your skin is oily, it will benefit from moisturizers. (The only exception is those with acne). Why? Moisturizers seal moisture into skin (Berg calls this the "Saran Wrap effect"). So how much should you moisturize? Your skin will tell you. When your skin is tight, it's crying out for moisture. Be careful not to overmoisturize -- this can clog pores.

Are eye creams necessary? Well maybe. Some beauty experts strongly recommend eye creams. Why? The skin around the eye contains no fatty tissue and is therefore very thin and susceptible to wrinkles. 

Step 4: Apply Sunscreen

O Magazine ran an article featuring interviews with several top skin care experts and dermatologists (check it out here). Every single one of them said sunscreen was the most important part of your skincare regimen. It was the secret they would pass on to their daughters.

The number-1 cause of wrinkles is sun damage, so it's important to use sunscreen from your early years on even in winter and on cloudy days. A great trick is to purchase two moisturizers: One for night and one for day that includes UV protection. Don't use moisturizers with sunscreen at night, the ingredients are not meant to be used 27/7 and can aggravate skin. When choosing a sunscreen, make sure it contains Mexoryl (found in my favorite sunscreen La-Roche Posay) or Helioplex, found in Neutrogena products.

Fruits and Vegetables for Healthy Skin

Nature knows best... enticing us with a beautiful array of colorful, health-enhancing foods. The bright pigments in fruits and vegetables are an indication of their disease fighting capabilities. They are rich in various nutrients and powerful antioxidants.

Antioxidants guard against free radicals... the minute enemies that speed the aging process. That should persuade you to eat your fruits and vegetables!

The key to receiving the most benefit is to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables... for healthy skin and a healthy body. To ensure you consume a wide array of valuable nutrients, follow the unique eating plan below...

The Color Code Method

Fruits and vegetables divide easily into four color groups. Each group provides specific benefits.

Oranges and Yellows

Carrots, sweet potatoes, winter squash, yellow and orange bell peppers ... oranges, tangerines, mangoes, and apricots. This group provides lots of beta-carotene, a tough free-radical fighter. Vitamin C, highly beneficial to skin, is also prevalent here. Vitamin C promotes and protects collagen. Collagen provides support and elasticity to your skin ... delaying the onset of wrinkles!

Reds

Tomatoes, red peppers, guava, pink grapefruit, papaya, and watermelon (all lycopene-rich)... cranberries, red bell peppers, red onions, and strawberries.

Lycopene is the star antioxidant found in much of the red group. Studies show it may offer protection from the damaging rays of the sun. Numerous other documented benefits, such as reduced risk of heart disease and cancer, come from high consumption of lycopene.

Note: cooked tomatoes release their lycopene more readily than raw. A good excuse for extra tomato sauce on your pasta!

Vitamin C is also abundant in the red group.

Greens

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collards, green bell peppers, kale, kiwi, romaine, and spinach.

Vitamin C, folate, and cancer fighting cruciferous vegetables are the all important winners in this group. Eat your greens!

Blues/Purples

Blueberries, blackberries, beets, plums, red grapes, eggplant, and purple cabbage.

Berries and plums contain some of the highest concentrations of antioxidants in the plant kingdom. They are so delicious! These gems make eating fruits for your skin a joy. Try to include foods from each group every day.

The above list is by no means all-inclusive. A visit down the produce aisle will offer many more choices. Think color and variety. How much should you eat?

Serving size

Aim for 4-5 servings of vegetables and 4-5 servings of fruits daily. I know, that sounds like a lot. But portion size is smaller than you might think.

Vegetables:

½ cup chopped...raw or cooked

1 cup raw leafy vegetables: spinach or lettuce

3/4 cup (6 oz) vegetable 6 oz vegetable juice

Fruits:

½ cup chopped

1 medium fruit: apple, banana, orange, peach

2 small fruits: Clementines, kiwis, plums

1 slice (large fruit): melon, pineapple

¼ cup dried fruit: apricots, figs, raisins

¾ cup (6 oz) fruit juice

Tip: A large fruit salad recipe can be enjoyed all week long. Assemble on the weekend and enjoy this skin-enhancing treat anytime.

Consume a large variety of fruits and vegetables for beautiful skin and optimum health. Simple and delicious, these gems from nature form the foundation of a healthy, glowing complexion.

EASY AT-HOME BEAUTY TREATMENTS

LEMON CLEANSER FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Beauty ingredients


1/8 cup ground almonds (A coffee grinder works well)
2 tbs milk or cream
1 tsp lemon juice
Combine thoroughly, and use to gently cleanse skin. Rinse well with warm water.


Skin care benefit


According to Sue Dolan, M.Ed., author of Naturally Skinsational: Rejuvenating Skin Care Recipes, lemons are a natural source of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and antioxidants. Dolan says, "A natural form of AHA such as lemon is found in many natural skin care recipes for not only the cleansing attributes but for toning and exfoliating the skin."

SKIN-REVITALIZING ORANGE PEEL

Beauty ingredients

 1 egg yolk 

 1 tsp honey

1/8 cup fresh citrus (lemon, orange or lime) juice 

1 packet plain gelatin

Mix together thoroughly, and apply to skin for 20 to 25 minutes.

Skin care benefit

Navel oranges are a great source of AHAs and vitamin C, which are clinically proven to prevent wrinkles and fine lines. In this creation by Dolan, "The egg yolk moisturizes and firms, the honey moisturizes and the citrus juice exfoliates the dead skin cells away, stimulating new cell production."

AVOCADO BODY MASK

Beauty ingredients

 2 avocados, thoroughly mashed into a paste 

 3 tablespoons sea salt or kosher salt 

 1/4 cup honey 

Grated rind of two fresh lemons, along with the juice 

1/4 cup organic coconut oil

Mix all ingredients together until smooth and creamy. (The consistency should be that of a thin sour cream.) Apply to your skin for 10 to 15 minutes, then scrub off well with warm water. Keep unused portion in refrigerator for two to three days.

Skin care benefit

"Avocados have a treasure trove of anti-aging attributes," gushes Dolan, including vitamins A, D and E, as well as proteins, lecithin, potassium and beta-carotene, a cancer-fighting ingredient. Dolan continues, "Avocados also are high in emollient qualities imparted by sterolins, which work to heal sun-damaged skin, scarring and reduce age spots."

STRAWBERRY DRAWING FACIAL MASK

Beauty ingredients

1/2 cup fresh strawberries 

1 tablespoon fresh milk 

1 tablespoon rice flour or cornstarch

Mash together all ingredients to make a smooth paste. Spread over your face and neck, and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat your skin dry. Use twice weekly.

Skin care benefit

Strawberries contain natural antioxidants, which are known to repair skin and act as anti-aging agents, as well as protect your skin from environmental stress. The salicylic acid in strawberries removes dead skin cells, unveiling the smooth, radiant skin below.

APRICOT AND PAPAYA FACE SCRUB

Beauty ingredients

1 tsp apricot kernel powder (finely grated) 

3 tbs apricot pulp 

3 tbs ripe papaya pulp (peak season is beginning of summer; end of spring if you're lucky!)

Mix all ingredients together and apply to your face and neck for 20 minutes. Gently scrub while rinsing off. Leon Rao, natural skin care advisor and author of Leon's Anti-aging Beauty Secrets, advises, "If you don't have apricot kernel powder at home, you can substitute it with oatmeal powder or almond powder."

Skin care benefit

Apricots are high in beta-carotene and known for reducing problematic skin issues. A mixture of sub-acids and sugar, apricots are great for gentle exfoliation and nourishment, leaving your skin soft and brighter.

CARROT FACIAL MASK

Beauty ingredients

2-3 large carrots 

4 1/2 tbs honey

Cook carrots, then mash into a smooth consistency. Mix the mashed carrots with honey, and apply to your face.  Leave on for 10 minutes before rising off with cool water.

Skin care benefit

With roots in Afghanistan, carrots are known for their high potency of vitamin A, as well as vitamin C, folacin and potassium. Carrot juice moisturizes and repairs skin tissue, while protecting it from sun damage and toning the skin.

Sensitive Skin

Some sensitive skins are naturally sensitive and some become sensitive because of misuse of skin care product, sun burn or any infection. Having a sensitive skin means you need extra care of your skin and to avoid such conditions which cause irritation, redness or swelling. Some precautions and tips are presented here to deal with sensitive skin successfully. Use the skin care products very carefully. Don’t forget to read the ingredients before buying because most of the products may have harsh chemicals. Use the product labeled “For Sensitive Skin”or buy the product having natural ingredients.

Try to save your skin from sun. If its very necessary to go outside the home then use high quality sunscreen so that it protect your skin from harmful rays surely. Avoid harsh make up brushes on face, high fragrant soaps, detergents and perfumes, as high fragrances have alcohols which is very harmful for sensitive skin. Keep your skin clean every time, because dirt, dust and infectious particles in the air may react at your sensitive skin. A sensitive skin should avoid make up as much as you can. Make up accessories have some chemicals which may cause irritation. Never use expiry or very old make up on your sensitive skin. Sensitive skin should not be touch repeatedly. It is might possible that the germs on your hand create problem for your skin.

Anti Aging Skin Care

Age and beauty are the two factors working side by side in our routine life. With the passage of time we grow older and older though mentally we are not preparing for this but while we look our appearance the mirror tell us the truth. Now we have a great desire to look young and mirror tells a lie. It’s not a difficult just need proper anti aging care. Here are some tips for anti aging care.

IT’S NOT A MAGIC

Make your mind at the point that the anti aging care not to do a magic with your skin. Actually a lot you to do to fight against the wrinkles and aging stretch marks on the skin. It’s a proper regime to fight against the anti aging skin care.

INFORMATION OF ANTI-AGING PRODUCTS

You should update yourself with all ants aging information’s, information for all anti aging products and researches and techniques to remove the wrinkles or slow down the process of aging and to tighten the skin.

NEED TO KNOW THE FIGHT AGAINST ANTI AGING

It includes all the news, factors and changes occur in aging process. The products and formulas which influence the aging process. The use of stuffs and there compatibility with the skin type all to be done.

ANTIAGING SKIN CARE FOODS

It includes all those foods with reference to anti aging factors, physical fitness, hormonal replacement, vitamins herbs, supplements, alternative medicines and holistic approaches. Anti aging skin care also needs to know skni problems as wrinkles, facial lines, dark aging spots, loose skin elasticity, opening of pores, up to cosmetic surgery. Following tips should be kept in mind while skin is start to going this process:

Now it’s the time to find the reliable skin products and use them twice a day for cleansing, toning and moisturizing.

Exfoliation should be done thrice in a week and scrubber must be used to contain salicylic content because it Isanti bacterial and fight against any infection.

Be sincere to your self while taking skin care and not to skip not to over due to the bed side manners. Remove daily make up while go to sleep. Because by sleeping your skin automatically renew yourself and release waste products and toxins at night which are washed with morning face wash.

Avoid sun bathing and tanning beds because tanning ruins the internal skin structure.

Avoid junk foods and processed foods, sugars. And extra salts because all these affect the skin type. Instead of these use raw vegetables and fruits as much as you can.

Get plenty of rest, exercise and relaxation of stress. Visit your dermatologist once in a month to polish your skin with latest researches

Anti Aging Skin Care

Anti Aging Skin Care

Make Your Own Beauty Masks

When you want to make your self best and good in you personality then many things count in it. You can made it and you ca create it with your own mind. If you need best you need to pay for the best. This is not essential that it would be in expensive but you can made it in low and easy range as you want it.The make up,skin care, hair care, Mani cure and pad i cure and spa comes in this field as well. But this is very costly treatments if you under stand it.But you not need to worry if you can not afford the heavy treatment and expensive as well the you have the other option too that you can made it with your best and you have to make it at home if you want to keep it cheap and look good. You can trimmed the price of the beauty less then half or more half.But you have to do it for your self. But with the outer beauty you have to take care the things that become in inner beauty that counts a lot. You need no money whether it is a lot or less. You can not remove the inner beauty in any cost if it comes in nature. Like you have to inner beauty then you can elaborate the outer beauty as well. It consisted with charm, sincerity, character comes in this field. Try to Avoid The chemicals and Antioxidants Products If you want to get rid the aging then you have to get rid the different types of home made cigarettes and other chemical made things. Leave the heavy expensive creams use. You can made it according to your demand as you want to make it. Now its up to you. Lots of creams and potion promise to turn back the year. But if you are a professional then you can get idea therefrom it. It will work on your skin and effect your skin but how effect it will come on you face very slowly slowly, but it will damage your skin.And the cause of anti aging become appear as you not want.This will work on short term means it will do promise that it make help for you but the fact is that it become damage your face skin.

Best Facial Mask

Best Facial Mask: 1

Brew green tea, steep, chill. Slice cucumber and add to green tea. Refrigerate until cool. Place soaked cucumber slices over eyes for 10 minutes. This Best Facial Mask use to remove your dark circles.

Best Facial Mask: 2

Peel potato, grate finely. Measure 2 teaspoonfuls into moisturizer, mix well. Apply on your chicks,chin, four-head. Let rest 10 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

Try these two Best Facial Mask and get result in 2 weeks, but most impotent thing is that be punctual.

Home Made Mask

Home made mask are good and better then ready made mask available in different markets and shopping center. The advantage of home made mask is that you made it by your self and you know that what things add in it and how you prepair your mask so we can say this 100% natural and safe way.

To make the Home Made Mask Specially For Combination Skin we need some things to prepare it. We need some thing for instance One Rose, Rose Water, Yogurt and Honey.

First pluck the rose petals and make a mixture in rose water of almost one teaspoon, then add one spoon yogurt and in the last one spoon of honey. When you will mix it up properly the apply it on you face in the equal way. Then leave it for 15 to 20 minutes and then take a cotton pad and dip it in a fresh, clean water and remove your mask in the last you wash your face and completely remove all the mask mixture.

Do this thing and in the last you need to apply oil free lotion on your skin. It will make good for you, do this process twice in a week you will get oil free skin with in one month. Whit this you have to need to change you diet as well that you need to eat fat free thing. Because it will effect in your skin. So you have to take care your skin for your better result and better glow on your face.

Herbal Facial Masks For Women

You can make home made masks as well as in the market products you find in the market easily avaible. You can made it and you can make it easily in different and verious ways. You have to make it according to your skin type.

This is good but risky work for you, you can make it with the simple and easy way. This ways are simple and different. You can made it with lemon and made it with different ways. The rose water also use in this Facial Herbal Masks. You can do it as you want.

But if you will purchase it ready mate then you have to buy lots of risks with them. You can make lots of problem with your skin. You can made it lots of risks with them.  You can invite pimple, rinkels, craks and many more things.

You have to get rid the thing of that, make you own home made herbal masks. Make it according to your skin. If you have oily skin then you have to make it powder facial mask with natural things.

If you have different types of problems of face then you have to take care that come it with you skin type. Every persons have different types of skins and faces so that they have to made different types of face masks as well.

This is healthy and better option for you.

Herbal Facial Mask for Home

You have to be good in making a Herbal Facial Masks at Home. For this you have to need some things that will be available in your home easily,  you can be a professional fecial beautician at home you can save the money that you spend on the out sides beauty salons. Try to maintain your healthy skin between professional treatments or try to make Home Made Facial Masks according to your self. Try some bacis at home. Do facial once in a week. You can make the herbal facial masks by your self in your home for oily,dry and combination skin means for all types of skin you have, you can made it according to your way. For this we are going to tell you the right way of making the Home Made Herbal Facial Masks. For this you need, Cleanser, Exfoliating Scrub, Hot water, Towel, Clay Based or cream Facial Masks and you need basic Moisturizing Lotion for the massage.

First of all you have to need to learn the basics facial masks, first of all you have to cleanser your face, make it massage of you face from downwards to up wards. Almost do the massage of your self at least 5 to 10 minutes . Then you have to take the clean it then take warmth water on your face and clean all the pores of your face with soft cotton cloth or towel. Then you have to complete apply the Ex foliating S curb on your face, and rub it till 15 to 20 minutes. And then wash it with cold water, and then apply clay on your face. But remember if you already have the dry skin then do not apply clay on your face, but if you have the oily skin then you can do it. This will give you best result at all this will reduce your face oiliness. When you apply the clay leave it for 10 minutes and then wash it with cold water. And in the last you have to need to apply moisturizing lotion on your face and massage it almost 10 minutes. You will complete your massage and facial at home. For this all process you almost need 30 minutes to 45 minutes. Then you will complete your facial at all and you save your time and money both. So this is called Healthy Home made facial Mask.

How To Make Your Eyes Popping

The eyes of course the window to heart. When we see the celebrities their eyes are sparkling and give so touchy looks that we get ourselves grasp within them. Is it natural or can be attained with practice or something else. How to get the eyes which communicate when the words are unspoken, yes you may get the eyes as of celebrity by applying simple techniques of make up and groom your personality.

Being the part of this busy world we can not spare enough time o carry the heavy eye makeup so by following some tips we can make our eyes glowing and sparkling with our daily routine jobs. Here “how to do this:

First thing is to notice the color of your eyes and shape of your eyes. You can change the color of your eyes by using different colors of lenses according to your clothing and your hair color. It may be contrasting or it may be matched with the above. In both cases the skin color should be kept in mind. Whatever your selection may it must match with your personality.

The proper use of eye liner, mascara. Eye shades and the eyelashes change your entire appearance, use of clear mascara groom the eyes by giving them shiny look and the lashes glow with the long look. By using it the lashes appear to be darker in color.

Apply the eye brightening pencil it will give the look of freshness to eyes, and lively look to the eyes. It is applied at the inner edge of lower lid.

Before going to bed moisturize your lashes with olive oil or Vaseline and   use the curler for a week. By using for a week your eye lashes get slightly tinted and curled and give looks bit longer and get a shiny appearance.

Give the skin of your face a bronze glow; it will enhance the shiny appearance to the eyes. It may be done by proper cleansing and regular skin care.

Use the eye shades which are natural as pinkish touch and the eye shades must be used according to your environmental attitude and match with your clothing’s.

False eye lashes may be used without any fear by giving them natural touch with the use of eye liner and mascara correctly.

Eye brows should be properly tweezed because the eye brows are the frame case in which the eyes fit. By the proper shaping of eye brows your entire look is changed. Many women think that their eye brows are normal enough and not want to touch them. But for proper shaping get the service of some professionals, who will shape up your eye brows according to your features by using tweezers, threading or by waxing. so the brows must be manicured and arched properly.

Have sparkling eyes and make your personality more marvelous.