DO-IT-YOURSELF-TIPS

Basic beauty begins with the glow of good health, which shines from within. Your skin often mirrors the health of the whole body.

A radiant clear complexion begins with proper nutrition, efficient digestion and assimilation of nutrients by the body and regular elimination.

Skin problems are a reflection of internal health and are often a reflection of overall body and blood toxicity and/or stomach problems. Almost anything that cleanses the blood or intestines will also show a result on the skin. Skin problems can also be as a result of allergies, hormone imbalances, nutrition or dehydration

Here are some natural ways to uncover great skin:

Uncover young skin with pineapple: Pineapple contains natural enzymes that remove dead cells of the surface of your skin. Just mash canned pineapple with a few spoonfuls of brown sugar, gently massage it into your skin and then rinse off with luke warm water.

Sleep on your back: I know this may not be your favorite or most comfortable sleeping position, but it will help clear up your skin. If you can’t bare to sleep on your back, at least try not to crunch your face into your pillow. Studies have shown that over time, lying on your side can actually crush the skin, causing lasting lines.

Enjoy a fish dinner regularly: The omega-3 fatty acids in oily fish such as salmon, sardines and mackerel help keep skin youthful. Don’t like fish, no problem! Consider an omega-3 supplement.

Drink up: Drink as much fluids as possible each day. Try staying away from sodas, as they do nothing good for your skin. On the other hand, water washes away skin-damaging toxins and keeps you glowing.

Munch, munch, munch. Do you bite your nails? Some kids and adults do this, especially when they’re feeling nervous. But it’s neither a healthy habit nor a very attractive one.

Stop biting your nails… with some simple mind control and visualization!

Scientists recently found that nail biters ingest millions more germs - like E. coli! - than non-biters!

So the next time you get the urge to nibble, kick the habit by visualizing the germs you’re putting into your body! If sheer willpower isn’t getting you anywhere, try a special colorless nail polish that makes your nails taste awful. This can help you learn to stop biting them.

Do you smoke out of habit? Do you want to quite smoking but think you can’t? Have you tried to quite smoking, but never succeeded?

Quit smoking today… by changing you routine!

A survey revealed that 90% of ex-smokers start again because they find themselves in situations they associate with smoking.

These associations are different for everyone, but here are just a few of the common ones; drinking a cup of coffee, going to the bar and having a couple of drinks or just hanging out with your friends socially.

These triggers are so powerful, they “can cause a lapse in as little as 10 minutes,” says researcher Raymond Niaura, Ph.D.

So if coffee is your trigger, switch to tea, or stop going to the bar or find a new place to see your friends!

Stop eating too much…start “scenting” your meals!

New studies show that breathing in the scent of a green apple, bananna or peppermint while eating makes you feel fuller faster, says researcher Alan Hirsch. M.D.

“These scents activate the part of the brain that tells you you’ve had enough.”

What’s the best way to get the effect? Try burning a scented candle during dinner!

Have you been looking at your old pictures wishing you had your hair back.  Well now you can have the hair you always wanted!

Is your hair thin and straggly?  Do you want to have fuller hair? 

Wash your hair with apple shampoo.  Apples contain natural emulsifiers that help thicken each individual strand of hair on your head.

Do you wash your hair regularly and it’s still too oily?

Try washing your hair with apple cider shampoo.  Apple cider will help remove the excess oil and impurities from your hair.

Has your hair gotten dull over the years?  Do you want to have beautiful shiny hair?

A fig scalp treatment should do the trick.  The fig with condition your scalp.   The antioxidants with refresh your scalp with promoting lustrous hair growth.

Tired of the same dull hair color?  Want to brighten up your hair with some natural hights?

Give your red or brown hair a touch of warmth!  Wash your hair with cranberry extract (or cranberry juice) to bring out some golden shine.