Green Health and Complementary Medicine
One of the first questions a newly diagnosed lupus patient often has is, “What caused me to get this awful disease?” You might start thinking that there was one thing you might have done that caused you to get it. There are so many questions on what caused your Lupus but the answer is, “We just don’t know.”
When layers have been taken too deep, the pigmentation of the skin can be disrupted, resulting in unsightly brown patches due to uneven melanin pigment. What happens is your skin will start to produce more melanin, resulting in dark, blotchy patches of brown.
As stressful as the truth can be, stress is implicated in causing trouble in everything from hair loss, hair thinning, and graying hair to substantial weight gain, high blood pressure, uncontrolled blood sugar, cancer, acne, ulcers …. and more medical problems! A little stress in life is a good thing. A little stress is the gentle push back in life that makes us want to try to better ourselves. All the problems of life may not get solved, but it is possible to learn to react to stress more harmoniously with those around you.
Apricot kernel oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of apricots. It’s a bit on the oily side, so it isn’t a great choice if you’re looking for something that’s going to absorb right in. If, on the other hand, you’re looking for a good massage oil, apricot kernel oil will probably fit the bill.
Cloves for Toothaches: Natural toothache remedies include the well-known use of clove to numb the area; you can soak gauze in the oil and put it in the area that is hurting. You can also rub a small amount of clove oil on the area that is hurting but be careful as clove oil is intense and can burn, so use caution and small amounts.
There are only a few companies that sell Aloe Vera on its own and it’s expensive to buy. Most companies that sell Aloe Vera oils are selling Aloe Vera mixed with another carrier oil. This is fine to buy and use, as pure Aloe Vera liquid is water-based and has to be mixed with an oil to get it to blend with essential oils.
Collagen is a protein of the connective tissue, which makes up about 30% of the body’s protein for mammals. Collagen is the main biopolymer for living beings and fulfils a very important function in the correct functioning of the system. This fibrous protein of the connective tissue comprises 70% of the skin and is a necessary element of the human skeleton. Its unique physical and chemical features ensure the transfer of forces from the sinews and maintain the appropriate firmness and flexibility of the skin.
Too much stress and anxiety in your life and age you greatly. If you want to look and feel 10 years younger, you must control your stress and anxiety and not let it control you. There is a health amount of stress and anxiety we all should feel. It’s completely human to experience some pressure. It’s how we handle that pressure that determines whether that pressure makes us feel and look young.
