Can Good Nutrition Fight Acne?

Can Good Nutrition Fight Acne?

While Disney stars seem immune, millions of frustrated teenagers — and some adults — try to battle acne with special cleansers, toners and creams. Some products make a dent in the facial pimples while others just leave a dent in the wallet. Meanwhile, acne can leave scarring and clobbers self-esteem. Could nutrition make a difference? At one point, people pointed at French fries, pizza and chocolate as the acne instigators. Then the pendulum swung and dermatologists dismissed food’s role in acne. But in the last 10 years, doctors began looking a little more closely at the link between diet, nutrition and acne. And they’ve discovered compelling evidence that there is an association. From the Inside Out According to Georgiana Donadio, PhD, DC, MSc, program director at the National Institute of Whole Health, “Your skin is the fingerprint of what is going on inside your body, and all skin conditions, from psoriasis to aging, are the manifestations of your body’s internal needs, including its nutritional needs.” Good nutrition may not cure acne, but science shows it certainly could lessen or worsen its severity. For example, high-glycemic (high-carbohydrate) diets may worsen acne, according to an article in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology from July 2010. At the same time, low-glycemic diets can impact hormonal levels and improve acne. Illustrating the effect of too many carbohydrates, scientists found people living in non-Western societies (those living off the coast of Papua New Guinea and the Aché hunter-gathers of Paraguay) are essentially acne-free. Not coincidently, they have low-glycemic diets consisting mainly of fresh fruits, vegetables and lean proteins. Another study found a tie between high-glycemic index foods and acne that lasted longer, compared to trials that linked low-glycemic index diets with reduced acne risk. So limiting processed, high-carb foods — unfortunately the staple of many teenage diets — is an important step in controlling acne. But science shows other nutrients may help improve acne too. Acne-Fighting Nutrients Vitamin A and E Patients with acne often have low levels of vitamin A and E. In a study conducted by Jordan University of Science and Technology, patients with acne taking vitamin A and E improved their acne condition. Vitamin A reduces oil production while it helps maintain and repair skin tissue. Meanwhile, vitamin E helps with the absorption of vitamin A and speeds up the skin healing process. Vitamin C This antioxidant has an anti-inflammatory effect and helps the skin heal. As a bioflavonoid, vitamin C also has an antibacterial effect. Vitamin B Complex Acne can be a symptom of deficiency in many of the B vitamins. The B vitamins, including B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folic acid) and B12 (cobalamin), are part of many important body functions including skin health. In addition, B vitamins are stress relievers — and stress can be a major player in triggering acne. Chromium Chromium helps reduce skin infections and can fight acne. Diets high in sugars (see above about high-glycemic diets) cause a loss of chromium so your body may be deficient. Zinc Sometimes acne is a symptom of a zinc deficiency. Studies show an association between a low zinc diet and the worsening or onset of acne. Zinc regulates acne-causing oil production and may help reduce the number of pimples erupting — and help heal pimples faster. Zinc is a tissue healer and fortifies skin to prevent scarring from acne. Omega 3 Another root of skin problems may be the imbalance between the essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6. Our Western diets are usually high in omega-6 thanks to our overconsumption of baked goods, cooking oils and other foods, while omega-3s found in fish are often lacking. This imbalance causes inflammation and the skin produces a more irritating form of oil, which can trigger acne. Whiteheads and blackheads are a common symptom of an omega-3 deficiency. Find a Balance for Better Skin Health A vitamin and mineral balance helps preserve the skin and body's overall health and hormonal balance, while supporting an optimal immune system. However, taking individual vitamins may not be a good idea. Many vitamins need other nutrients for absorption and balance. Reliv offers nutritionally balanced supplements such as Reliv Now® and Reliv Classic®, which contain many skin-enhancing vitamins. In addition, Reliv Now® for Kids includes essential fatty acids to support the health of teenage skin in the fight against acne. For nutrition on the outside, turn to Relivables™ r line of premium skincare products. With the exclusive RA7 complex and other skin-enhancing nutrients, the r line delivers the benefits of Reliv nutrition in a breakthrough topical form.

Journée de la Femme

JEUDI AU FEMININ

Un réseau féminin pour échanger, se soutenir, avancer, nouer des contacts business, faire le plein d'énergie, dans une atmosphère chaleureuse !

Mardi 8 mars 2011 : déjeuner-networking du réseau « Jeudi au Féminin », spécial « Journée de la Femme »

L’occasion de faire le point sur les avancées / freins à l’évolution professionnelle des femmes en France.

Précisons que nous nous sentons solidaires des femmes, trop nombreuses, victimes de viols et violences, pouvant aller jusqu’à la mort.

Notre réflexion a porté sur la vie professionnelle des femmes en France.

2 chiffres de l’année 2010 :

- le taux de femmes dirigeantes 20% est resté inchangé depuis plusieurs années

- le taux de femmes créatrices d’entreprises a diminué de 2 points : 25% en 2009, 23% en 2010

Nous avons défini 3 points, dont l’application urgente serait une avancée positive pour les femmes :

1- Campagne d’information en direction des femmes, pour les informer de leur droit à la formation permanente, dans le cadre du DIF, pour évoluer en changeant de métier.

2- Publication annuelle par toute entreprise et administration, des salaires médians femmes/hommes, par fonction, et du nombre de femmes à des postes d’encadrement.

3- Constat, par nos différentes expériences, que nous disposons d’un florilège de réflexions de banquiers envers les femmes créatrices d’entreprises, réflexions totalement inappropriées à cette démarche dynamique. Comment modifier réellement le comportement des banques vis-à-vis des Femmes Entrepreneures ?

Contact : Claire Doutremepuich, Fondatrice du Réseau « Jeudi au Féminin » 06 11 61 90 50 claire.doutremepuich@free.fr http://chiarad.typepad.com/jeudi_au_feminin

COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE

IPod Roulette

The Lumber Song -Eli /  My niece Rachel turned me on to his music in 2000!

Walking on the Moon- The Police/ I don't really like this song.  It reminds me of the hours it took to go buy jewelry.

Let Love Come Down- 10 Reasons.  Does this group exist anymore.  Dan loves this CD;

I Don't Know Why Jesus Loved Me-Andrae Crouch.  I love this one.

We are Shining -Suzy Yaraei

50 Ways to Leave Your Lover-Paul Simon.  A classic

Neither One of Us-Hall and Oates. Sad song!

Breakfast in America-Supertramp. Thanks to Ida I have this album!

Angel Tonight-Leigh Nash.  I love her voice

Hang on to Your Love-Sade.  I love her voice too.

Is this what we're coming to?

Questions in the waiting room

I am sitting in the waiting room, not so patiently waiting to see my daughter who just gave birth by emergency c section.

Human reactions are funny things. And basically selfish. When I got the text message that a c section was necessary, my first reaction was the well being of MY daughter, not necessarily the well being of her son. Will she be ok? Why the c section? What is wrong?

I was surprised at my first selfish response. Would MY child be alright? My second thought was "Will HER child be alright?"

As I sit here biding my time, I watch people. A couple in their late forties work crossword puzzles and doze in the overheated waiting room. Who are they waiting for?

A whole clan of people carrying flowers, noisily march in to the elevators, laughing and chattering. Is it a boy or a girl?

Two women, obviously mother and daughter sit across from me, smiling, waiting their turn to see the newest generation. Who will the baby resemble?

A couple in their mid thirties, wait their turn to see a doctor. Coming in and out of the maternity ER, the whisper worriedly together. Is everything ok? What do we do now?

Nurses rush to and fro, carrying things in isotherm packs. What IS in there? Is someone in danger?



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Location:In a waiting room

For Kelly

This is his "I hear snack food bags open" look.

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the futon connection...

I am currently trying to connect with a futon. We are doing some major bedroom changes this week. Dan is paneling the small basement room to make a bedroom for Martin and Zoé. Then he's moving his desk up to the small bedroom and we're making an office/bedroom out of that. So we finally get a bedroom after 12 years!

The futon will be our bed. We are sick of clik-claks. If you don't know what that is, you've never lived in France.

Here is one possibility:

We found one cheaper at another futon place in Paris.  But the salesman was awful!!! 

I like the futon idea.  They seem cozy.  The tatamis look comfy too.  Dan is more for a couch though.

We'll get the mattress first, the support later.

Chibby's Diner

Dan and I were looking for a good TexMex in Paris. While googling, Dan found Chibby's Diner. They do have a fajita dish. That's all. Just one. Oh and some chili dishes. But their specialty is American burgers. All sorts. Double deckers. Mushrooms. Fried onions. Your cholesterol will go up just looking at their site. This is American comfort food for expats.

The ambiance is retro diner with black and white photos of New York and movie stars. They have a colorful bar area with a bright old radio. The room is small and while we were there only four places were empty. People were waiting outside to get in. It is a young career crowd type of joint.

Dan and I ordered the formule at 20.10. A burger, coleslaw, fries, drink and dessert. The burger was generous. We ordered the "three in one" with fried onions, mushrooms and bacon. The fries were hot and fresh, cut into a canoe shape. The coleslaw was tasty. I am pretty fussy about coleslaw because I make the best. There just wasn't enough of it.

We ordered cherry and vanilla cokes and were pleasantly surprised to find the cherry and vanilla syrup in our glasses and not some can of prefab cherry and vanilla thing. It was delicious.

The dessert was a hot fudge brownie sundae that totally blew my diet, but what the heck! They make their own brownies and cheesecake.

The menu has lots of American yummies to choose from. They had several salads to offer as well.

It is father/ son run restaurant. Léo and Sienath are reserved and happy to serve their customers. They said they opened 3 years ago and have had good success, so it seems to me.

The food was deelish, the ambiance relaxed and friendly. I recommend highly for a fun lunch or dinner.

9 Rue Jaucourt, 75012 PARIS - Tél. 01 44 73 98 18 - Fax : 01 44 73 98 18 - Mobile : 06 87 31 41 45

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Holly

Holly is one of my favorite plants. The photo up top is from a mansion in England near Birmingham. There was a wall running close to the estate and it was covered with holly.

Did you know that birds find their shelter in holly when they are pursued by their enemies? Holly is an important food source for many bird species. It is relatively toxic for humans, though.

Some holly species are boiled to make maté, a caffeine rich drink. The wood of the holly plant is hard and white and is traditionally used to make the white chess pieces.

What I love the most about holly is that although it can be a prickly plant, the wood is hard and when sanded smooth, can be used in building a spinning rod for looms. The holly wood was so smooth, it wouldn't snag the threads.

People are a lot like holly. We start out a little toxic, but the more we allow God to work in us, the more productive we are. We can become refuges for people who are running from their enemies. We can feed and shelter people in need.

But only when we are cut and sanded smooth and we be useful in creating something totally new.

I have gone through a lot of sanding in 2010 and I am more than ready to move on. I would have been satisfied just to be cut up and boiled and be served as a drink. I kind of like maté, by the way. But no, I had to be cut, all the outer wood stripped off and sanded again and again. I certainly don't want to be made into just another chess piece on someone else's board.

I hope that I can be made into the rod that will spin something beautiful for all the pain I've gone through. My personal life has been turned upside down several times between the end of 2009 and 2010.

I have had to be stripped down to the basic minimum and make some priority choices which were tough to do. I have cut out all extra activities to focus on my family and my job and some aspects of ministry that were important to me and where I knew I was productive.

Some days have felt empty because I had gotten so used to living off of adrenaline and rushing from one thing to another.

In June, my jewelry business was officially closed. That was a mixed blessing and relief. H huge chink of my time was handed back to me on a silver platter. And the scary thing was I didn't know what in the world to do with this time.

Sometimes it's a good thing to have time to think.

I will try to reclaim my lost journaling this year. That has been a huge loss for me. I can deal with personal feelings so much better when I journal.

As I write this, I guess I realize the sanding isn't done. But I know I won't be just a chess piece in someone else's game.

Merry Christmas

It's a quiet day here and still snowing.

Dan and I got out and bought each other's gifts.

Made 2 pies and mini croissants.

And this is the look I get. Where's the beef?

I'm a bag a junkie

Not bad for 5 big euros!?!

Dessert by Timothé

Look at the great dessert our son in law made for dinner. "figs à l'italienne"


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Location:Promenade Piétons,Gennevilliers,France

Reliv European Conference

What an awesome couple of days! It was so fun seeing each other. The stories on how Reliv had changed lives of so many people, both health and finances was amazing!

The big highlight for me was meeting Margaret Richardson who started the Reliv feeding program in many Asian nations. Her session was awesome, there was hardly a dry eye in the place!

Squash and lentil soup packed with flavour, vitamins

This looks good. I got this recipe via Reliv's Tweet

Squash and lentil soup packed with flavour, vitamins