One of the best ways to consume flax seed is to grind it and add to cereal or juice. Flax seed is most potent when its fresh, and you’re likely to get the most benefits from its potency and fiber when its eaten as a grain or seed rather than when it is consumed as an oil or capsule.
If you could benefit from adding flax seed into your diet, consider it a welcome addition in your quest for better skin (and body) health.
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One of the best ways to consume flax seed is to grind it and add to cereal or juice. Flax seed is most potent when its fresh, and you’re likely to get the most benefits from its potency and fiber when its eaten as a grain or seed rather than when it is consumed as an oil or capsule.
If you could benefit from adding flax seed into your diet, consider it a welcome addition in your quest for better skin (and body) health.
The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has just published a new 44-page booklet outlining current suggestions for getting enough exercise each day.
Exercise is an important component of skin (and body) health, as it improves circulation, speeds detoxification, and helps the body maintain strong immunity against infection and disease. From a purely skin focused perspective, exercise helps clean out your pores and gives your skin a healthy glow. Regular exercise can help you maintain your weight, preventing stretch marks. Being physically active also helps reduce your stress, and gives you more energy.
The current guidelines suggest that all adults be moderately active for at least 30 minutes per day most days of the week. 60 minutes of activity is recommended, and children and adolescents should be active for at least 60 minutes of each day.
To incorporate more activity into your daily life, consider using these tips:
- -Go for a walk with the family after dinner. You’ll all get in some extra activity, spend time together, and this can be a great stress reliever at the end of the day.
- -Take a quick walk during your lunch hour. Even 10 minutes of walking can have health benefits.
- -Move a little faster during your normal housework, gardening, or other chores.
- -Park further away and walk a couple of blocks to your destination.
- -Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
- -Hop on the treadmill while you watch TV.
- -Play a quick game with your kids (like dodgeball, basketball, or frisbee).
Any of these tips will help you incorporate exercise into your daily routine, which will have significant benefits for your cardiovascular and overall health. Regular exercise will also improve your skin. How’s that for a win/win/win?
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