Archive for August, 2008
Proper skin care is one of those things that more and more people are embracing nowadays, particularly because of the media campaign that subconsciously pushes people to be more beautiful. However, as with anything of this sort, not all the information one needs to know is actually known by the general public. In such situations, the general public tends to develop “knowledge” of its own, which are easily dismissed as myths and urban legends by medical experts. Here are a few of the more common myths.
Myth #1: Eating Some Foods Can Cause Skin Infections
Skin infections are not caused by the food you eat. No, acne is not caused or affected by your diet either. Your food intake has no effect on whether or not your skin can become a target for acne, pimples, or any other skin infections. The fact is, your diet has minimal effect on your skin. Instead of watching what you eat, you might want to try cutting down on the stress and anxiety to minimize the chances of your skin getting blemished. The only way food can have an appreciable effect on your skin is if you have an allergy to the food eaten.
Myth #2: Facial Exercises Make The Skin Look Younger
There is absolutely, positively no truth to this. The harsh reality is that doing facial exercises will do more harm than good. Your skin is elastic, but only to a certain extent. Like all things that are elastic, there are limitations to just how much you can pull before breaking it or deforming it. Similar to a rubber band, if you pull at it enough, you’ll eventually deform it. In the case of the skin, do enough exercises and this’ll just make those wrinkles and lines more visible.
The challenges of every day life like enduring the tiresome commute to and from the office; the stress and anxiety from your demanding work; and all the family commitments that you need to attend to — these are all recipes for burnout. Even on weekends, you can’t seem to get some rest. No matter what you do, you still feel dead tired. But like most people, you know that you must not give in to all the pressures at home and at work.
If you’re always tired, maybe it’s time for you to consider the following tips on how to stay sharp and ready to face the daily grind:
Decaffeinate
When excessive fatigue hits, many people would grab a cup of coffee for a quick “pick-me-up” fix. But a recent study showed that excessive coffee drinking can lead to exhaustion. The temporary boost simply masks the fatigue instead of relieving a person suffering from it. In addition, just a little too much caffeine can leave you feeling overstimulated and shaky. The first step to eliminate our exhaustion is to lessen your coffee crutch. You can make the transition by kicking your habit of taking coffee over the weekends, or by limiting your coffee intake to only two cups a day.
Get enough sleep
Getting quality sleep is very important. If you are still tired after a full night’s sleep, chances are, something is bothering you so much that you lose sleep over it. Furthermore, if you are trying to sleep and often resort to the use of sleeping pills or alcohol, you may be in for a surprise. Abusing these products can just make your sleeplessness worse in the long run because you may become prone to over-dependence.
Refresh yourself often
Too many commitments or conflicting schedules often cause you stress and anxiety. Try to learn and practice time management. Create an unstructured weekend. Try meditation techniques that will help you relax. If the budget permits, take regular quick vacations to allow your mind and body to be refreshed.