Posts Tagged ‘toxic products’

Why Detoxify

Monday, December 21st, 2009

iStock_000004765169XSmallMore than likely you’ve heard about detoxification, but you may wonder what the hype is and why you should detoxify. Well, on a daily basis, your body is exposed to toxin. You get toxins from the foods you eat, the air you breath, and many of the products you use. The liver is designed to rid the body of toxins, but with toxin overload, it can’t totally eliminate the toxins in your body.

The buildup of toxins within the body stresses every system within your body. This is why many people feel fatigued all the time when they need to detoxify. As you eliminate toxins with a detox program, you can relieve the stress on the body and help the body to perform the way it’s supposed to.  There are many good products that help you detox along with fresh organic juices and plenty of fresh reverse osmosis water.  Eating lightly when detoxing is recommended so that the liver has less to deal with while cleaning your systems.

Many chronic illnesses are a result of toxicity within the body. Toxins weaken the body and all the organs in the body, which can lead to problems with cellular function and early aging.  When you detoxify, you work to keep the systems of the body working correctly, helping to eliminate toxins more quickly, which improves overall health and slows down aging.  So, detoxifying is definitely an important part of any anti-aging program.

Have a fun and successful day,

Vida

If Your Skin Is Very Dry, Check Your Moisturizer Ingredients

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

If you have dry skin, you may be using some type of body or hand lotion trying to promote better skin health. However, you need to take a moment and check the ingredients in those lotions. What do they say?

More than likely when you read the ingredients, those lotions you are using for dry skin are actually full of various chemicals and toxins. While you may be using the product for better skin health, they may not be working. If you find chemicals and toxins in the ingredient list, then it’s time to stop using them.

If you notice that there are many petroleum substances, fragrances that are synthetic, or parabens, then you need to look for a new product. Some of these products actually clog up pores and suffocate your skin, which causes your dry skin to worsen.

Some of the artificial moisturizers that are in lotions can actually let your skin know that there is enough moisture, which means your body doesn’t make as much natural moisture, and this can end up causing more skin health problems to occur. Rough spots can crop up, as can more patches of the dry skin.

Before you purchase a lotion for better skin health, it’s important that you check the ingredients carefully. Look for lotions with natural ingredients instead of chemicals and toxins. This way you finally eliminate the dry skin problem for good.

Unfortunately many personal care products contain toxins in them today, including many lotions. There is something you can do to keep your skin healthy. Be proactive, drink a little extra water, check the ingredients in your cosmetic products and look for the natural options to ensure you have better skin health.  Avoid using toxins and chemicals that age your skin, makes your dry skin worse and won’t help you look younger longer.

Have a fun and successful day,

Vida