The Secret to Healthy skin!

Ladies and concerned gentlemen.

Beautiful skin may be a thing which seems impossible for you to achieve. Don't fret, don't despair, don't give up just yet.

Here I would like to share some common knowledge, some indepth science behind it, and maybe some tips to help you achieve the skin you desire!

The all too common scenario would be, 

Miss A has a skin problem, let us just say it acne, not too bad, but acne sprouting like weed around her face. She freaks out (duh!), goes to her local pharmacy, and gets a ton of facial products!
After sometime she realises it doesnt help her at all.
So she ups the budget, goes to a beauty saloon or a beautician and purchase branded facial products.
she spends hundreds if not thousands of dollars and get minimal results.
Always the promise result if you would go to facials more often, use their products religiously, 3-4x daily. follow the hundreds of steps, wash, cleanse, use a spot corrector, use a base, and so on.

Does it start to feel familiar to you?
would you believe if i told you my beauty routine is short and sweet, uses inexpensive products that actually keeps your skin healthy.

My secret is that beauty comes from within.

Lets get to know your skin a little better. 

so as you can see, skin is formed out of 3 important layers. 

our concern now would be epidermis - the outer most layer that people see, and the dermis.

Now even tho the dermis is inside, it is the powerhouse of your beauty. if things fail here, then all you get is saggy ol wrinkle epidermis.

epidermis is constantly shedding, it is replace by newer cells from underneath. It the dermis' job to ensure that the nutrients is supplied to this renewing layer. Hence, if circulation is good, and there is optimal nutrients supplied, the shedding will occur as destined and the new skin would be glowing and healthy.

remember, if there is harmony within you, physically, emotionally, you will definitely show it on the outside. dull skin reflects dull conditions within your body down to the cellular level.

So what you need is to do from the INSIDE

1. get good circulation. no smoking, good exercise, take foods that promote circulation. all these will contribute to blood getting to the smallest capilaries and deliver oxygen to every single cell in need
2. get good nutrition - every cell is our body is made up of protein, fat, minerals and runs on a bunch of different vitamins.its like building a car, if you are missing some parts, things wont run smoothly. I'll share with you what vitamins works best for the extra glow of skin. but keep in mind, the aim is to achieve overall wellness, so it would be wise to start with a good Multiviitamin.
3. drink lots of fluid. Our metabolism and cell function depend alot on hydration. water keeps our blood volume adequate, and blood pressure optimal for nutrient and waste transport, we told how important it is for ur growing and renewing cells to get nutrient, it is as important for the waste products of metabolism to be flushed out. your kidneys would have a happier time with good fluid intake. when i say fluid, i mean plain water. no sweet gassy drinks from hell.
4. Get adequate rest and relieve stress. You heard of the term beauty sleep right? its no wonder, enough sleep actually gives your skin a better glow. sleep according to the sun cycle. not stay awake at night and sleep in the day. we are not bats. and bats dont have good skin :P All those stress hormones and responses actually punishes your skin in several ways, your circulation becomes poor, immunity gets suppressed and you get acne, your oil glands curn face butter in horrifying quantities. that is just naming some. read more

What to do from the OUTSIDE

1. Protect yourself from the sun. Sunscreen is a must. not only the face but any skin exposed. use long sleeved clothing. use a hat with a brim. avoid the sunlight whenever possible especially from 11am to 2pm
2. Moisturise moisturise moisturise! healthy skin needs a balanced moisture condition. too dry it will be aggravated and produce excess oil too. 
3. Keep your filthy fingers of your face! your hand harbour billions of microbs. many can potentially cause breakouts. when not necessary, don't touch your face. that includes no pinching the zit, not resting your face on your palm, no wiping sweat with your bare hands. 
4. ex foliate gently at least once or twice a week. remember that the dead skin can make you look dull. taking off some of that dead debris can be good for you.
5. use a gentle cleanser. any cleanser that leaves you feeling tight and stiff after usage is stripping away all the good stuff off your face.
6. limit bath time and use lukewarm water. long baths and shower especially with hot water will cause your skin to be stripped of its natural oils. I'm guilty as charged! I mean come on.. who can resist a relaxing hot shower while singing to mariah carey!

NUTRITION!

Start by eating healthy. I dont mean turn into a bunny, but if you can, thats great. 

if you know you can't eat at least 5 servings of vege and 3 servings of fruits a day, please get help, get supplements.

we live in a modern world where tecchnology is suppose to help us be more healthy, and make our efforts easy, but instead, we see obesity on the rise!

cut down those fatty fried foods. if you really love fast foods, go for shakes, or low fat yogurts. trust me, protein based drinks will give you a full feeling.

If you are in the mission of finding supplements that leads to supple, vibrant, healthy skin, here are some options

Vit A and its families (precursors,, the stuff before it becomes vit A)

vitamin A is the heart of healthy skin. without it, other efforts would be futile.

Vitamin E
powerful anti oxidant. it protects Vit A, kinda like a body guard to miss A.i mean Vit A.

It also contains grape seed extract, good for circulation and has anti inflammatory effect.

Vitamin C

We all know Miss Vit C. she has been the hype of all vitamins. we take it during colds to reduce duration and severity even though no studies proves this belief.

But Vit C is a known anti oksidant too. it works with E to protect A. if you got all three, you are halfway there.

VIVIX- Polyphenols and resveratrol!

powerful plant origin antioxidants, it has anti ageing properties by protecting from the cellular level down to the DNA!

If Acne is your vice, you need a dose of ZINC.

Read more on ZInc benefits

Now other supplements will depend on your underlying problems. 

lets say you got diabetes, than circulation and sugar control is your priority. you might need supplements like GLA, Garlic, and Omega to help out.

So I dont think it is possible for me to predicts and give sollutions to all possibilities, if you wanna know, or wanna share, please feel free to use the comments.

you can also email me at gmail

You should reward yourself with the chance to get beautiful skin!

Good Luck to achieving harmony and getting your dream skin health!

Protein the 'Bricks' to my Body

Introduction

Lets get to know the building blocks of our body. We know our body contains lots of water, minerals, vitamins, fat, sugar and surely, protein.

Protein consist of Amino Acids , nine essential amino acids. Essential meaning that your body cannot produce or synthesise them. You can only get them from you daily food intake.

I call them the bricks to your body because these 9 essential amino acids (proteins) are what makes most of us. All our cells consists of proteins. cells make tissue, tissues makes organs and we need all the organs that we have to be healthy and functioning well in order to be healthy as a whole.

What happens if we don't consume enough proteins?

• Poor Healing, when you get an injury, you need protein to fix you up. without it, you will heal very slowly and this can lead to infection and ugly scars. this will include gastric ulcers.
• Weak immune response. our immune systems consists of cells (made frm protein) and compliment pathway (also made from protein). 
• Elevated LDL and cholesterol. in the fight against elevated cholesterol, you know that we want HDL. high density lipoprotein. its high density when it has more proteins than cholesterol. if you have a lack of protein, you get lots of nasty LDL
• Muscle wasting in low calorie diets. Protein is also a source of energy. if you aim to lose weight, you aim to lose fat, not muscle. but if you are on a low calorie diet, your body will switch to alternative fuel... hopefully fat, but it can also use protein. this means, muscle will waste and shrink. you become weaker and endanger your health.
• Ugly skin, Hair and nails , protein makes our skin supple, hair strong and shiny, and nails tough. if you lack protein, your general beauty will compromised. you become less attractive. I dont think hairloss is attractive, do you?
• Mental Retardation. As our society gets older, the elder population grows in numbers. They need a simple way to get their much needed source of protein. this is easy for them and can keep them from losing their mind. school children will benefit as well.

So can you guess its benefits?

• Healthy immune system
• Ensures optimal healing and keeping away unwanted infections
• promotes healthy blood pressure
• Promotes lower LDL and cholesterol (3%)
• Builds strong healthy muscles. 
• Keeps you full and satiated longer, helps in diets.
• Keeps your muscle from wasting in low caloric Diet.
• Promotes and protects beautiful Hair, Skin and nails.
• Helps Organs function and heal.

Why choose  Energizing soy Protein (ESP)?

• Shaklee ESP powder is a good source of soy protein.
•  ESP provides 14 grams of high quality non-GMO soy protein with all the amino acids, including the nine essential amino acids your body needs for protein synthesis.
•  It is also lactose and cholesterol free.Unlike protein from meat, eggs and dairy, ESP is naturally low in fat.
•  Not just proteins. It Contains five essential B vitamins, half the Daily Value for calcium, and soy isoflavones. Studies have shown that soy helps regulate hormonal balance during the transitional period of menopause.

This non-GMO soy protein is produced under an Identity Preservation Program (IPP), which means that the soybeans are tightly monitored and controlled from planting through processing.

Who needs proteins?

Everybody will benefit from protein. Especially,

• Pregnant mothers
• lactating mothers
• growing children and teenagers
• body builders
• athletes
• women concerned with beauty
• Elderly people.
• preparing for surgery and healing from surgery
• post trauma or injury
• people fasting
• people on low calorie diets to lose weight.

The Body In Harmony

 

     Health is the most taken for granted gift we have. When we are in health we do not think about the consequences of our daily actions towards health. I agree, this will not apply to everyone, but I believe that it is generally true. I too was once like that. oblivious to the agony of sickness until one day it came knocking on my door.

    

     What I would like to share in my blog here is how to live in a state of harmony. This means, we need to pay attention to what we invest in our health, be it foods that we eat, supplements that we take, and time that we make for ourselves to better our bodies.

      I am a practising Medical Doctor, and too many a times I must say that I am greatly saddened by the state of which my patients come in. Most of the time when they see me, the problem has progressed for the worse and some even beyond help. Why do we let ourselves get into these situation?

      I am a strong believer in prevention. There is nothing like prevention when it comes to health. Look around you, I bet most of the things you do on a daily basis are with the idea of prevention whether you notice or not. When you leave the house in the morning, you check to make sure the stove is off and non essential electricity is off. why? to prevent a fire and wastage. Before you drive for work, you fastened your seatbelts,why? before you enter a lane, you check your rear mirrors and signal,why? All in the name of prevention!

     Wouldn't it be nice if you could prevent most modern day diseases? Many of them are highly preventable. In terms of infectious diseases, the scariest and most infectious have available vaccines. How about the lifestyle diseases, Diabetes, Hypertension, High cholesterol, Heart problems, Obesity, Asthma, Allergies, Liver diseases and more? Can they be prevented? certainly! 

     What you need to know is that most of these modern day diseases occur due to a imbalance and disharmony in our bodies.  For example, we get Diabetes because of the imbalance between our sugar intake and the ability of the pancreas to produce insulin. when you keep pushing your insulin production to an all time high, it will eventually fail. Just like you, your organs can wear out as well. How do we get Hypertension? It occurs when a imbalance between your bodies ability to cope with stress vs your constant assault to it with poor nutrition, lack of rest, high adrenaline activities like meeting your boss and getting the report in time.

     So what can we do to tip the scale to our favour? is it a futile mission, destined to fail before it even began? Don't be a pessimist. The direction of thought is equally important in achieving the harmony to a long healthy life. 

     start with small steps and follow me to get insight on how you can tackle most of your disharmonies. I can only guide you through this epic journey, in the end, it is your determination and perseverance that will ensure you victory.

     You need to learn why you get certain disease (with legitimate medical foundations), what imbalances occur in them, and what you can do to tip the scale to your favour. This isn't meant for people who are looking for miracle cures or wonder magic. This is for the people who realise that health and longevity is the greatest asset one can ever achieve.

     Stay tuned as I will be sharing common problems like weight issues, allergies, autoimmune disease, circulatory problems, beauty, healthy ageing and more.