There’s no denying that beautiful skin starts with nourishment from within. Older skin cells are constantly being shed and replaced, which means a steady supply of nutrients is essential to support healthy skin turnover. Eat healthfully and you'll feed your, keeping it soft, supple and glowing. To optimize your skin health, strive to eat a varied, balanced diet.  Here are some tips that can help: 1.      Eat at least 5 servings of colorful vegetables and fruits every day . Th

There are trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microbes living in your body. Most of these are found in your intestines, collectively known as your gut microbiome. Some are bad and make you sick, but even more are beneficial and nurture your health. The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in health and preventing disease. These microorganisms help with the digestion of foods, synthesize some vitamins, contribute to normal immune function, and produce important che

Are you constantly reaching for chap stick? Do your lips get dry during the winter months causing you to lick them often which only makes the problem worse? Are you starting to get little age lines around your mouth? There is hope! As with so many wellness tips and tricks - consistency is the key use good quality skin care products use sunscreen each day avoid smoking avoid using straws (simple as it may seam, pursing your lips frequently to suck from a straw can indeed lead

Protein is the raw material your body uses to build muscle, skin, bone, organs and body tissues.  Amino acids are the building blocks that make protein. There are 20 standard amino acids used to build proteins in the human body. Of those 20, there are 9 that are considered essential because the body cannot produce them on its own, you must get them from food. These are the raw materials your body uses to build and repair muscle, skin, bone, organs, and every other tissue. ​Sc

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Looking for a safe mascara that nurtures your lashes while also making them look luxurious? Shaklee's Youth Revitalizing and Conditioning Mascara i s the product you've been looking for. And now through November 24th, you can get it free with an order of $175 or more! Through the years I have tried several different mascara products. I may be extra sensitive, but every product I tried would eventually lead to a stye. Ugh! Who wants that? The more I have learned about th

It sounds simple, but healthy social relationships really are robust determinants of health and longevity.   Recent research from Cornell University tracking over 2,100 adults reveals that strong social connections literally slow down aging at the cellular level. People with what researchers call "cumulative social advantage"—warm childhood relationships, community involvement, religious connections, and ongoing friendships—showed younger biological ages on molecular tests th

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