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Today’s Thought: It’s Time to Release Your Inner Chil
Triple digits are expected in south Texas this week. School is over until August. Some people will complain about the heat. The kids won’t. I’ll see them playing soccer, football, and basketball. I’ll hear their screams from the pool and nearby playground. Kids adapt so much better than adults. It might be because they know they are powerless (for the most part) and instead of fighting the weather, they go along with it and enjoy it. If we’re lucky enough to get an afternoon rain, I’ll see some kids running in the rain. As adults, we think we are powerful. That’s an illusion. We get angry when we can’t change things we don’t like (check out the news if you don’t believe me). I think children have a healthier attitude. I’m going to get outside today and release my inner child (Yes, Mom, I’ll put on sunscreen and carry a bottle of water). LOL.
Health Tip for Today ~ 5 Tips to Promote Healthy Hair & Skin
Give Your Hair and Skin a Healthy Boost
- Maintain a balanced and nutritious diet: A healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats can provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support skin and hair health. Include foods like avocados, nuts, fatty fish, spinach, berries, and sweet potatoes in your meals.
- Stay hydrated: Drinking an adequate amount of water is crucial for maintaining hydrated skin and healthy hair. Aim to drink at least 8 cups (64 ounces) of water per day or more if you engage in physical activity or live in a dry climate.
- Practice a regular skincare routine: Establish a skincare routine that suits your skin type and concerns. It typically involves cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and protecting your skin from the sun with sunscreen. Use products formulated for your specific skin needs and avoid harsh ingredients or excessive scrubbing that can damage the skin.
- Protect your skin from the sun: Exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays can lead to premature aging, wrinkles, and an increased risk of skin cancer. Apply sunscreen with a broad-spectrum SPF of at least 30, wear protective clothing, and seek shade during peak sun hours to protect your skin from sun damage.
- Be gentle with your hair: Avoid excessive heat styling, harsh chemical treatments, and tight hairstyles that can cause damage to your hair. Use a wide-toothed comb or a brush with soft bristles to prevent hair breakage. Allow your hair to air dry whenever possible and use heat protectants before using hot styling tools. Additionally, regularly trim your hair to prevent split ends and promote healthy growth.
It’s important to note that individual factors, such as genetics and underlying health conditions, can also influence skin and hair health. If you have specific concerns or conditions, it’s recommended to consult with a dermatologist or healthcare professional for personalized advice.
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Today’s Health Tip ~ Want Healthy Skin?
Tips for Great Skin
If you don’t look after your skin, you can become dry and age prematurely; on the other hand, regular skin care like moisturizing and exfoliating and occasional skin treatments can maintain a youthful appearance and ensure that you have healthy-looking skin throughout the year.
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- Moisturize your skin. When you don’t moisturize your skin, it becomes dry or oily, which leads to skin irritation, acne, wrinkles, and more; on the other hand, moisturizing daily gives you skin that is smooth, shiny, and healthy. Before you moisturize, there are a few things you need to know for the best results.
- Avoid soap on your face. Conventional soaps are made from fat or oils with alkali elements that strip vital oils from the skin and obliterate healthy bacteria. Avoid using soap on your face in the shower; instead, use oil cleansing products, exfoliating treatments, or natural scrubs that support healthier skin.
- Wear sunscreen. There might be low light levels in winter, but the sun’s UV radiation is still impacting the skin’s tissue; wearing sunscreen is the best way to protect your skin from the harmful rays that age your skin prematurely and cause wrinkles to form. Wear sunscreen when you leave the house.
- Consider skin treatments. Consider a skin treatment every now and then. Skin treatments can nourish your skin, remove blemishes and dead skin cells, and stimulate the growth of new collagen and elastin to firm up your skin, remove wrinkles and stay youthful.
- Avoid foods that harm the skin. Avoid processed meat, alcohol, fatty meats, fast foods and sugary drinks and foods.
