Simple, Everyday Products That Take Years off Your Age

Not all of us can afford expensive beauty products, and so it’s natural to think that anti-aging is just something that is out of your price range. What you may not know, however, is that some of the best beauty products can be made from things that you already have in your bathroom and kitchen cupboards.

 

Not only are the products that you can make at home better for your wellness and wellbeing, but they also don’t contain all those ‘mystery’ ingredients that you will see listed on the side of cosmetics, which you don’t know what they are or what possible effect they could have on you now or in the future.

 

For example, you most likely have aspirin in your house right now. Did you know that the anti-inflammatory properties that aspirin has makes them great for your skin. They contain salicylic acid, too, which is often used in acne treatments. What to do when using aspirin on the skin is dissolve two or three tablets in a very small amount of water, to make a thick paste. Crush the aspirin and then apply the crushed aspirin and water paste directly to each spot and then leave them overnight.

 

Believe it or not, coffee grounds can also be a great way to help fight cellulite. Cellulite is caused by fat deposits, and can lessen the circulation around the body and make an unattractive ‘orange peel’ look. Most anti-cellulite creams contain caffeine as their active ingredient. Instead of shelling out on these, simply but the used grounds from your coffee grinder into a box with a few tablespoons of olive oil. When you hare having a shower next, massage the mixture into your troublesome cellulite areas – the exfoliation and the caffeine will help to get your blood flowing and clear the cellulite.

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Lifestyle Changes to Boost Your Life Expectancy

According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the average American will live to the age of 78.5 years. But what do you do if you want to live another 20 years on top of that and see in the century marker? There are the obvious lifestyle changes, such as avoiding smoking and exercising regularly, but are they enough to boost your life expectancy? A good diet that’s low in fats can only do so much, so follow these guidelines for a healthy and long life.

 

Floss more

Periodental disease has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and systemic inflammation, so flossing your teeth could help to strengthen your defence. It’s not yet been clinically proven, but there have been studies which suggest that good dental hygiene could help to keep your heart healthy. In fact, research shows that people with gum disease are twice as likely to have heart disease – this is because inflammation in the gums can lead to your arteries building up plaque.

 

Eat spicy foods

Turmeric contains curcuminoids that are active compounds used for centuries as healing agents in Eastern medicine. There have been several studies that show curcumin’s can help to protect the body from cancer, inflammation and liver complaints. Eating spicy foods such as Indian food, which often contains turmeric, could help to keep your body healthy and improve your defences.

 

Take an aspirin

If you suffer from heart problems, have previously suffered from a heart attack or had a stroke, taking an aspirin could extend your life. The consumption of aspirin in this way has been up against a lot of controversy over the years, but one study recently published in The Lancet suggests that taking one aspirin every day could significantly lower your risk of premature death from cancer. In fact, participants who had taken as aspirin each day for five years had a 40 percent lower chance of developing cancer compared to those who didn’t take anything. Speak to your GP before actioning this, however, as there can be a risk of gastro=-intestinal bleeding in some people.

 

Eat more omega-9 fatty acids

Everyone knows the benefits of eating more omega oils, but omega-3s usually get the front page slot. Omega-9 fatty acids shouldn’t be forgotten, though, as these are great for extending your life. They help to protect against the risk of stroke in older people and reduce inflammation in the brain, promoting a better function of the nerves.

 

Eat more dark chocolate

Dark chocolate has long been seen as the healthier choice when it comes to the sweet stuff, but many people don’t realise that it can actually do you good as well. Dark chocolate has been proven to lower your blood pressure and can help to protect against cardiovascular problems in people with metabolic syndrome.

 

Check your hormones

Hormones play an important role in your health, so check that your levels are accurate. People over the age of 40 who want to remain energetic and lively will require a balanced hormone production – they are chemical messengers that are vital for our health. It’s natural for our hormone levels to drop as we age, with the prime age for production being between 25 and 30. After this, they begin to decline and do so rapidly the older we get. There are supplements and treatments available to keep them topped up though, so speak to your GP if this is something you’re concerned about.

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Lifestyle Changes to Boost Your Life Expectancy

According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the average American will live to the age of 78.5 years. But what do you do if you want to live another 20 years on top of that and see in the century marker? There are the obvious lifestyle changes, such as avoiding smoking and exercising regularly, but are they enough to boost your life expectancy? A good diet that’s low in fats can only do so much, so follow these guidelines for a healthy and long life.

 

Floss more

Periodental disease has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and systemic inflammation, so flossing your teeth could help to strengthen your defence. It’s not yet been clinically proven, but there have been studies which suggest that good dental hygiene could help to keep your heart healthy. In fact, research shows that people with gum disease are twice as likely to have heart disease – this is because inflammation in the gums can lead to your arteries building up plaque.

 

Eat spicy foods

Turmeric contains curcuminoids that are active compounds used for centuries as healing agents in Eastern medicine. There have been several studies that show curcumin’s can help to protect the body from cancer, inflammation and liver complaints. Eating spicy foods such as Indian food, which often contains turmeric, could help to keep your body healthy and improve your defences.

 

Take an aspirin

If you suffer from heart problems, have previously suffered from a heart attack or had a stroke, taking an aspirin could extend your life. The consumption of aspirin in this way has been up against a lot of controversy over the years, but one study recently published in The Lancet suggests that taking one aspirin every day could significantly lower your risk of premature death from cancer. In fact, participants who had taken as aspirin each day for five years had a 40 percent lower chance of developing cancer compared to those who didn’t take anything. Speak to your GP before actioning this, however, as there can be a risk of gastro=-intestinal bleeding in some people.

 

Eat more omega-9 fatty acids

Everyone knows the benefits of eating more omega oils, but omega-3s usually get the front page slot. Omega-9 fatty acids shouldn’t be forgotten, though, as these are great for extending your life. They help to protect against the risk of stroke in older people and reduce inflammation in the brain, promoting a better function of the nerves.

 

Eat more dark chocolate

Dark chocolate has long been seen as the healthier choice when it comes to the sweet stuff, but many people don’t realise that it can actually do you good as well. Dark chocolate has been proven to lower your blood pressure and can help to protect against cardiovascular problems in people with metabolic syndrome.

 

Check your hormones

Hormones play an important role in your health, so check that your levels are accurate. People over the age of 40 who want to remain energetic and lively will require a balanced hormone production – they are chemical messengers that are vital for our health. It’s natural for our hormone levels to drop as we age, with the prime age for production being between 25 and 30. After this, they begin to decline and do so rapidly the older we get. There are supplements and treatments available to keep them topped up though, so speak to your GP if this is something you’re concerned about.

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Ibuprofen, Aspirin or Paracetemol: Which Should You Take?

The names and ingredients in common over-the-counter pain relievers and cold remedies can be confusing. What’s the difference between ibuprofen, paracetemol and aspirin? Do you take one for some conditions and a different one for others? Let’s take a look at the different kinds of pain killers, and which is best for your wellbeing.

There’s no cheat sheet that says you should use one pain reliever in some cases, and a different one in others. The truth is that most popular pain relievers are so similar that it doesn’t matter. What’s really important is that the pain reliever doesn’t react badly with medication you’re taking, doesn’t affect a condition you already have (like high blood pressure or liver disease), and you don’t take too much. There are two families of pain relievers: ibuprofen/naproxen and acetaminophen (paracetemol). In most cases, a doctor will tell you to try ibuprofen first (or naproxen if you want something longer lasting), before you move on to paracetemol.

Here are some of the pain relievers you’re likely to come across.

• Aspirin. You can get brands of aspirin or generic varieties, and it used to be really popular for aches and pains. However, Dr. Daniel Weiswasser, a board-certified internist and paediatrician, notes, ‘I would point out that aspirin is typically not used for pain relief anymore; it’s used more typically for its platelet inhibition, which leads to thinning of the blood, which is thought to reduce the risk of heart attacks in those who have had heart attacks already in the past.’


• Ibuprofen. This is an NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) pain reliever, which most wellness experts consider to be the best for day-to-day aches and pains, as well as bringing down a fever. Dr. Weiswasser comments, ‘NSAID side effects include stomach upset and ulcers. Like their cousin, aspirin, they also inhibit platelet action, although to a lesser degree. They interfere with the cardioprotective effect of aspirin, may exacerbate heart failure, and may raise blood pressure. They can also worsen kidney disease.’


• Paracetemol. Otherwise known as acetaminophen, paracetemol is used for more minor aches and pains, and as a pain reliever in combination with other drugs. You’ll also find it in cough and cold remedies, or used to bring down a fever. Paracetemol doesn’t have anti-swelling properties, but Dr. Weiswasser warns that acetaminophen overuse is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the United States, and it’s important never to exceed the recommended dose.

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Aspirin Allergy can be Life-Threatening to Asthmatics

Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) is a non-allergic hypersensitivity reaction that generally affects people between the age of 30 and 40  and affects more women than men. It has also been known to afflict children. Usually within two years of the first signs of AERD, a patient will also develop asthma.

The condition will generally cause three troublesome symptoms that can sometimes be life-threatening: severe chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyposis and aspirin sensitivity. Patients who may not have any other allergies show a severe allergic reaction and sensitivity to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), which are used to treat asthma.

Asthma is a chronic condition of inflammation of the airways leading to the lungs, which causes breathlessness and wheezing, coughing, excess mucus and tightness in the chest. Research shows that using NSAIDS is likely to trigger a severe attack of AERD, which can often result in hospitalisation.

If you are asthmatic and also have AERD, your lung function is likely to be worse than asthma patients who don’t have the hypersensitivity reaction and consequently your quality of life is generally poorer. The excessive nasal polyps are particularly painful and uncomfortable for patients as they can often fill the nasal cavity, requiring surgery to remove them, again adding to the decreased quality of life.

AERD often goes undiagnosed and the actual diagnosis requires close clinical supervision. The patient can only be tested when his or her asthma is stable. Doses of aspirin are administered over several hours and the patient’s response to the analgesic closely monitored. Once diagnosed, asthma with AERD is usually treated with high doses of inhaled or oral corticosteroids. As with asthma, there is no cure for AERD.

Aspirin Allergy can be Life-Threatening to Asthmatics

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Side effects of aspirin

Aspirin can cause side effects, although serious reactions are rare.

Common side effects include:

• irritation of the stomach or bowel


• indigestion


• nausea (feeling sick)

However, less than 10% of people taking aspirin experience these side effects. If you experience side effects, try sticking to basic food and taking your aspirin after a meal. See your doctor if you are worried or continue to experience them.

Less common side effects

Less common side effects of aspirin include:

• worsening of asthma caused by narrowing of airways


• vomiting


• inflammation (swelling) of the stomach


• bleeding in the stomach


• bruising

In rare cases, a possible side effect of taking low-dose aspirin is haemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in the brain).

See your doctor if you experience any of these side effects when taking aspirin.

Allergic reaction

In some cases aspirin can cause an allergic reaction, although this is more common in people who have asthma. Go to the nearest hospital’s accident and emergency department (A&E) if you experience:

• swelling of the lips, mouth or throat


• breathing problems


• a skin rash which appears quickly

Side effects of aspirin

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Could Fish Oil Cure Your Arthritis?

Arthritis is a condition which causes painful inflammation in the joints of sufferers. Their wellbeing is affected by the ongoing, chronic nature of the pain and it can also lead to a variety of other health conditions, both physical and psychological. Now there is new hope for a brighter future and improved wellness for sufferers, as scientists have discovered that supplements could be a way to beat the devastating disease.

Researchers discovered that a combination of aspirin and fish oil could work together to beat a number of chronic diseases, including arthritis, during a breakthrough scientific study. These two substances appear to work together to fight against the inflammation that can be at the root of various diseases such as cancer, heart disease and arthritis.

Whilst many experts have long advised on the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and low-dose aspirin, the exact reasons for their beneficial effects were not fully known. This new study now explains that the aspirin helps to trigger molecules called resolvins to be produced from omega-3 fatty acids which carried this same type of resolvin. These resolvins are naturally made in the body and they help to shut down (or ‘resolve’) the types of inflammation that cause destructive health problems such as arthritis.

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in various different types of food, including oily fish, salmon and flax seeds.

The study was carried out on mice, and it was found that a type of resolvin that came from omega-3 fatty acids stayed longer at the site of inflammation than any other natural resolvin, and helped to deal with the inflammation. This suggests that the newly discovered resolvin (termed ‘D3’) might have unique properties when it comes to fighting arthritis. Aspirin works in a slightly different way, by modifying the inflammatory enzymes in the body and instead prompting omega-3 fatty acids to produce the resolvin D3 to help fight against inflammation.

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Could Fish Oil Cure Your Arthritis?

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