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Goodbye Dry Cracked Skin…..Hellooo Beautiful
These last few weeks have been cold with low humidity here in California. What happens when humidity gets low you ask? Eyes become dry and irritated, skin gets flaky and itchy, and the low humidity inflames and dries out the mucous membrane lining the respiratory tract. The risk of cold, flu and other infections is substantially increased.As a result of the change in season, I’ve had a severe case of winter itchy skin, chapped lips, and sandpaper-hands – not sexy. If the winter weather has sucked the moisture out of your skin, here’s how to revive it:Rough hands. I wash my hands frequently, especially in light of COVID-19, so I have to give them extra TLC to keep them soft and presentable. I keep a tube of thick hand cream next to the sink and at my desk so I can reapply throughout the day. Once a week, I dip them in my Revlon home paraffin bath. I got it on Amazon last year, but I’ve also seen it in drugstores.Cracked Heels. Don’t ignore your poor feet just because they’re in boots all day. To heal cracked heels, soak feet in warm water to soften dead skin, then use a foot file. Mine looks like a fine cheese grater; I like it better than a pumice. Pat dry and rub in a foot cream. My dermatologist, Dr. Wu, recommends a cream containing urea to remove dead skin. (Eucerin and Dr Scholls both make one) Put on thick socks. Repeat nightly as needed. Paraffin dips also help cracked heels.Chapped Lips. Lips are mucous membranes and they dry out quickly. Prevention is key. Put a thick layer of lip ointment (not a waxy stick) all over your lips before bedtime to hold in moisture, especially if you’re a mouth-breather. Avoid long-lasting and matte lip colors, which are more drying.Prevention. Remember to hydrate with plenty of water, and add plenty of Anti-Aging Antioxidants with a scoop of Miracle Reds. Alkalize and keep your microbiome balanced with immune boosting Macro Greens that aids natural defense. To your health!By Sylvia OrtizMother of SuperFoods
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Your Gut is talking to your Brain....what's it saying?
Gut Microbiome and Brain Health. ... While the digestive tract and the brain feel far apart in your body, they are actually connected via a 24/7 direct line of biochemical communication, set up by special nerve cells and immune pathways. It's called the gut-brain axis.What is our microbiome? You’ve heard the term “microbiome.” The microbiome is defined as the collective composed of bacteria, bacteriophage, fungi, protozoa and viruses (genomes of the microbes) that live inside and on the human body. We have about 10 times as many microbial cells as human cells. In other words, it looks like we’re slightly more microbe than human! The human gut is home to over 100 trillion bacteria, made up of bacteria, viruses and fungi known as the "gut flora” or microbiome. Some of them are friendly, while others are not. Having a healthy gut flora is incredibly important for your overall health.Both imbalance and a reduction in gut flora diversity have been linked to insulin resistance (ability to take glucose out of the bloodstream). Therefore, to manage blood sugar, it's important to keep your gut bacteria as friendly and abundant as possible.Thanks to all of the processed and sugar-laden foods out there these days, most Americans don’t consume enough probiotics, the healthy bacteria that nourish your gut microbiome. On top of that, frequent use of antibiotics, exposure to environmental toxins, and chronic stress also take a toll on your gut microbiome.Good news: Taking a probiotic supplement regularly can help get your gut back on track. Even better news? New varieties of probiotic supplements now contain unique strains and herbs to help you meet more individualized health goals.Does your gut affect your brain?Recent studies show that your brain affects your gut health and your gut may even affect your brain health. The communication system between your gut and brain is called the gut-brain. Your gut can send messages via peptides to your brain. When your gut bacteria is bad or too acidic it will send messages “cravings” for sugar, salt, carbs and fat to your brain for more food to feed the bad bacteria. The gut microbiome plays a very important role in your health and while some bacteria are associated with disease, others are actually extremely important for your immune system, heart, weight and many other health functions. A healthy and balanced gut microbiota is key to ensuring a functional digestive system. If your diet lacks a variety of different whole foods gut flora diversity will suffer. This may have a number of negative health effects.Can a bad gut cause anxiety?The gastrointestinal tract is sensitive to emotion. Anger, anxiety, sadness, elation — all of these feelings can trigger symptoms in the gut. ... hence the saying “made me sick to my stomach” Therefore, a person's stomach or intestinal distress can be the cause or the product of anxiety, stress, or depression.Here are some tips to get your gut going: Increase your fiber intake. Eat as many types of fruit and veggies as possible, and try to eat seasonally. ... Pick high-fiber vegetables. ... generally the darker the higher in fiber; Peas, broccoli, brussel sprouts Maintain an alkaline pH by drinking a green alkalizing drink daily Choose food and drinks with high levels of polyphenols. ...Raspberries, blueberries, acai, goji berries, fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes nuts, cocoa powder, dark chocolate. Avoid snacking. Eat plenty of fermented foods containing live microbes. Drink alcohol in moderation. Benefits of Probiotics Probiotics are live microorganisms that offer health benefits, by helping to enhance or restore health to our gut microbiome. Probiotics Help Balance The Friendly Bacteria in Your Digestive System. Probiotics Can Help Prevent and Treat Diarrhea. Probiotic Supplements Improve Some Mental Health Conditions. Certain Probiotic Strains Can Help Keep Your Heart Healthy. Probiotics May Reduce the Severity of Certain Allergies and Eczema. We are not what we eat. We are what we digest!I know, because the good nutritional habits and good digestion I’ve created has kept me healthy my 60+ years. I’ve made it my life’s work to help others unlock their body’s natural power to improve digestion, energy, and immunity, through our SuperFood formulas which are alkalizing, include loads of Probiotics and herbs that play a role in reducing inflammatory diseases like cancer and arthritis. Together with a healthy diet, exercise, spirituality and positive thinking our SuperFoods foundational formulas work to help you reach your unique health and nutrition goals in areas such as achieving optimal weight, reducing food cravings, increasing sleep, improving digestion and absorption, which in turn help you improve immunity and energy, and create lasting changes that will improve your energy and overall health.Bio-Uniqueness™ The concept of bio-uniqueness is the idea that each of us has unique food and lifestyle needs. One person’s food is another person’s poison, and that’s why fad diets tend to fail in the long run. Working on the principle of bio-uniqueness, make changes that are based on your individual needs, lifestyle, preferences, and ancestral background.Learn to find your healthy balance and reach your health & nutrition goals. Everyone has a unique chemistry and nutritional needs. Whether you want to prevent inflammation, diseases like cancer, lose weight, have more energy, reduce stress, cook high-dense nutritional value meals and build a new relationship to food and eating. Always look for the natural cure. Spread the word and tell your friends who may need a better life.No one does it better than... Macrolife Naturals
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