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www.DaveVass.com. To learn more about me and to download my book for free please visit my website.



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Lack of sleep isn’t just making you grumpy! it can lead to the premature ageing of your skin.

Being aware of sleep and the role it plays in healthy ageing is vital to anyone concerned with getting older (aren’t we all?)

Do you ever stop to think of the effect too little or too much sleep has on the body? You only have to look in the mirror after a good or terrible night’s sleep to see where the term “Beauty Sleep” came from! The role of sleep and successful ageing is huge and so important for overall health.

One revelation that has come to light is that sleep loss is pro-inflammatory, inflammation is characterized by the release of inflammatory molecules that damage the structure and integrity of the skin – reducing inflammation is now a key focus in anti-ageing skin care products.

Aside from inflammation, it has also been discovered that the stress that sleep deprivation causes has an effect on the skin’s barrier function (this can trigger or make worse Psoriasis, Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis), it’s clear then that the role that sleep has on maintaining healthy skin functions is important, but when it comes to looking good, the benefits of sleep don’t stop there.

The effect that sleep deprivation has on hormone secretion is interesting, growth hormone is produced naturally in the body by the Pituitary gland at the base of the brain, and more than 70% of it is secreted at night, mostly during deep sleep or slow wave sleep. Although growth hormone secretion has been found to naturally decline with age, poor sleep that is lighter and more disrupted will also impact on growth hormone secretion. There is a whole host of skin and hair complaints that low levels of growth hormone are responsible, as well as premature ageing.

The way you sleep also determines your wrinkle pattern. If you favor one side, your face may end up more pleated on that side. To help prevent this, try sleeping on a Silk Skin pillow case. Also cotton pillow cases can absorb moisture from your skin and your moisturiser, so you may not get the benefits and is a waste.

Sleep – The Lifestyle Prescription

 

Sleep Hygienic – keep your bedroom calm and tidy, with clean bedding. Avoid extreme temperatures. Avoid TV or computers in the bedroom. Avoid stimulants (Caffeine, Nicotine, Alcohol) have a Chamomile or Valerian tea instead. Try eating a Low Glycemic load diet – this will help keep blood sugar levels steady, foods such as chicken, eggs, tuna, nuts and seeds are linked to sleep inducing hormones melatonin and serotonin. Regular exercise will help with anxiety and depression, and control excess glucose and cortisol (the stress hormone) Try some Lavender Oil for inhalation (I put a few drops on my pillow) or in a warm bath before bedtime. You can also try this with Chamomile Essential Oil.

Looking Good The Morning After

If you have had a bad night and are looking less than your best, here are a few tips!

A quick bout of exercise can restore some glow to your complexion. Eat some protein for energy. Instead of your normal tea or coffee, try some antioxidant rich Green Tea with a squeeze of lemon. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant, brightens and polishes your skin. Dermalogica Total Eye Care  disguises tell tale dark circles. Mineralogie Mineral Make-Up bounces the light off your face, creating a healthy, flawless skin. Apply a rosy pink blusher, this makes you look less tired – try Mineralogie Pink Sand. Massage your skin lightly to increase the micro-circulation and try a Yuroll Jade Roller around your eyes to help with puffiness and aid Lymphatic Drainage.

Julia is a specialist in skincare and anti-ageing with a focus on nutrition. A qualified skin therapist for many years and alternative therapist, she is focused on the holistic approach to ageing and wellness.

Lack of sleep isn’t just making you grumpy! it can lead to the premature ageing of your skin.

Being aware of sleep and the role it plays in healthy ageing is vital to anyone concerned with getting older (aren’t we all?)

Do you ever stop to think of the effect too little or too much sleep has on the body? You only have to look in the mirror after a good or terrible night’s sleep to see where the term “Beauty Sleep” came from! The role of sleep and successful ageing is huge and so important for overall health.

One revelation that has come to light is that sleep loss is pro-inflammatory, inflammation is characterized by the release of inflammatory molecules that damage the structure and integrity of the skin – reducing inflammation is now a key focus in anti-ageing skin care products.

Aside from inflammation, it has also been discovered that the stress that sleep deprivation causes has an effect on the skin’s barrier function (this can trigger or make worse Psoriasis, Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis), it’s clear then that the role that sleep has on maintaining healthy skin functions is important, but when it comes to looking good, the benefits of sleep don’t stop there.

The effect that sleep deprivation has on hormone secretion is interesting, growth hormone is produced naturally in the body by the Pituitary gland at the base of the brain, and more than 70% of it is secreted at night, mostly during deep sleep or slow wave sleep. Although growth hormone secretion has been found to naturally decline with age, poor sleep that is lighter and more disrupted will also impact on growth hormone secretion. There is a whole host of skin and hair complaints that low levels of growth hormone are responsible, as well as premature ageing.

The way you sleep also determines your wrinkle pattern. If you favor one side, your face may end up more pleated on that side. To help prevent this, try sleeping on a Silk Skin pillow case. Also cotton pillow cases can absorb moisture from your skin and your moisturiser, so you may not get the benefits and is a waste.

Sleep – The Lifestyle Prescription

 

Sleep Hygienic – keep your bedroom calm and tidy, with clean bedding. Avoid extreme temperatures. Avoid TV or computers in the bedroom. Avoid stimulants (Caffeine, Nicotine, Alcohol) have a Chamomile or Valerian tea instead. Try eating a Low Glycemic load diet – this will help keep blood sugar levels steady, foods such as chicken, eggs, tuna, nuts and seeds are linked to sleep inducing hormones melatonin and serotonin. Regular exercise will help with anxiety and depression, and control excess glucose and cortisol (the stress hormone) Try some Lavender Oil for inhalation (I put a few drops on my pillow) or in a warm bath before bedtime. You can also try this with Chamomile Essential Oil.

Looking Good The Morning After

If you have had a bad night and are looking less than your best, here are a few tips!

A quick bout of exercise can restore some glow to your complexion. Eat some protein for energy. Instead of your normal tea or coffee, try some antioxidant rich Green Tea with a squeeze of lemon. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant, brightens and polishes your skin. Dermalogica Total Eye Care  disguises tell tale dark circles. Mineralogie Mineral Make-Up bounces the light off your face, creating a healthy, flawless skin. Apply a rosy pink blusher, this makes you look less tired – try Mineralogie Pink Sand. Massage your skin lightly to increase the micro-circulation and try a Yuroll Jade Roller around your eyes to help with puffiness and aid Lymphatic Drainage.

Julia is a specialist in skincare and anti-ageing with a focus on nutrition. A qualified skin therapist for many years and alternative therapist, she is focused on the holistic approach to ageing and wellness.



Image taken on 2009-08-15 23:36:00 by Torley.



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A cell phone is one of the most personalized of technical gadgets available in the world today and that is the reason why many people want their own particular cell phone model to look absolutely unique in a stylish unfashionable manner. And what better accessory can suit their purpose better than the use of cell phone skins. A cell phone skin is used to cover your cell phone from any sort of external influence like dirt, scratches, dust and moisture. So if you want to make sure that your cell phone does not look extremely boring, all you have to do is browse around for the right cell phone skins to brighten up the looks of your boring looking cell phone and for that you have the choice to select from various blackberry skins cell phone available in the market like blackberry storm skins, blackberry world skins etc.
You can consider cell phone skins to be the cool fashionable thing at the moment. This is one fashion which is definitely not going to go the way of bellbottoms and puff sleeves. That is because the cell phone industry is expanding at such a major rate, that the need for protective coverings in the shape of cell phone skins are necessary to keep up with the different models and designs of blackberry skins  available in the market today  which are blackberry storm skins, blackberry world skins.
It is extremely easy to add a cell phone skin to your cell phone. Better still, it is easier to change the cell phone skin without any irritating adhesive sticking to your fingers. So that means you do not have to clean up the surface of your cell phone, after you have removed the skin to put on another stylish colorful skin. And best of all, they fit in such a manner that they do not interfere with the functioning of the cell phone at all.
One of the most interesting things about cell phone skins is that you can personalize them to your own specifications as it happens in case of various models of  blackberry skins cell phone like blackberry storm skins, blackberry world skins. It means that you can have Brad Pitt or Megan Fox looking at you, whenever you use your cell phone. You can also ask cell phone skins design companies to personalize your cell phone, with predesigned images, like possibly a favorite pet or maybe scenery which you are extremely fond of. Many cell phone printing companies have a picture gallery from there you can choose your own particular cell phone skin style. So that it means you are definitely not going to have a boring cell phone like everybody else. Your cell phone is going to be personalized and customized into a really stylish masterpiece, which is going to be the envy of everybody you meet! So choose your cell phone skin now!

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