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The Ring that No one wants.

Ringworm under the Microscope

Okay lets talk about it that dreaded ring also known as Ringworm as most of the world knows it is really not a worm. It is a  fungus , a small microorganismm a microscopic worm-like looking fungi called human dermatophyte or Tinea Corporis. Ringworm's on the scalp usually make unpleasant bald patches of scaly skin, on other parts of the body/ skin it will have a ring-shaped rash that is reddish and may be itchy.
Often, there could be several patches of ringworm on your skin at once. The name “ringworm” or "ringworm's" apparently comes from the red worm-like looking ring pattern that often appears on an infected person’s skin. This ring is formed as the infection spreads out while the inside of the ring regains a normal skin tone.
Ringworm is common, especially among children. However, it can affect people of all ages.The  rash can be dry and scaly or wet and crusty. NOTE Ringworm is contagious. It spreads when you have skin-to-skin contact with a person or animal that has it. It can also spread when you share things like towels, clothing, or sports gear. Other types like Jock itch also is a rash in the skin folds of the groin. It may also spread to the inner thighs or buttocks. Ringworm of the hand looks like athlete's foot. The skin on the palm of the hand gets thick, dry, and scaly. And skin between the fingers may be moist and have open sores.
The fungus that causes ringworm thrive in warm, moist areas. Ringworm is more likely to occur when you are often wet for example from sweating and from minor injuries to your skin, scalp, or nails.
Symptoms of ringworm will include:

• Itchy, red, raised, scaly patches that often may blister and ooze.
• The patches tend to have sharply-defined edges.
• Red patches are often redder around the outside with normal skin tone in the center. This may look like a ring.   

Now that we have a knowledge of what ringworm really is and the symptoms of ringworm,  I will introduce you to the natural at home remedies for this fungus.

First at home remedy is:
Apple Cider Vinegar: first take a cotton ball and apply the vinegar to the cotton ball, apply the soaked ball to the infection making sure the vinegar covers the whole area. Do this three times a day and you will see results in as little as day two or three, it gets rid of the ringworm.

Second at home remedy is:
Tea Tree Oil : 4 drops of tea tree oil mixed with olive or coconut oil which will be 9 drops. Apply with a cotton ball onto the fungus 2-3 times a day can also help in relieving the itch and heal the ringworm. You can also apply this method after using the Apple Cider Vinegar treatment.

Third at home remedy is:
Nail Polish Remover: Lots of people swear by this treatment, do not use on bleeding soars or it will enter your bloodstream. Put nail polish on a cotton ball and apply to ringworm for five minutes or longer. This remedy is said to take about a week to clear up.

But it is often said that Prevention is better than a Cure. So here are a few tips to prevent this fungus.

 To prevent ringworm:

• Keep your skin and feet clean and dry.
• Shampoo regularly, especially after haircuts.
• Keep hair cutting tools clean.
• Avoid touching pets with bald spots.
• Wear sandals or shoes at gyms, lockers, and pools.
• Do not share clothing, towels, hairbrushes, combs, headgear, or other personal care items.
• In cases of extreme itching and spreading please see a Doctor

Have a great day my Wonderful Followers... and remember smile it looks good on You..Cyber Smiles..:-)

Nail polish remover

Apple Cider Vinegar

100% Tea tree oil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

by: JK-Ziah

Coconut Water Hydration.

It is now 88 degrees on this Beautiful Sunny day in the Concrete City. As i woke up this morning one of the things on my mind," How am I going to stay cool today?" My answer hydrate, hydrate, hydrate and what is the best way. Water..... yes, I can do that, it's filling and healthy since  the amount of water in the human body ranges from 50-75%. The average adult human body is 50-65% water, averaging around 57-60%. The percentage of water in infants is much higher, typically around 75-78% water, dropping to 65% by one year of age. The percent of water depends on the individuals hydration level. And since i will be moving around I will like to have the best. But what else is there?
I remember on my beautiful Island Grenada the one thing that really worked to hydrate the body was and still is Coconut Water. Refreshing and delicious.
For anyone who does not know, Coconut Water is the clear liquid inside the coconut. It is Potassium Rich and SUPER Hydrating.
A wonderful source of electrolytes coconut water is low in natural fats and calories and is cholesterol free and has more potassium than four bananas or any sport drinks. Coconut water has a nutty, sweet taste and low in sodium. A study recently published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise shows that coconut water replenishes body fluids as well as a sports drink and better than water. It is so valuable in regards to minerals, vitamins, electrolytes and alkalizing your system. 
Urologists around the world recommend that kidney stone sufferers should drink coconut water every alternate day to gradually reduce their stone size for easy elimination. 
Loaded with vital nutrients, coconut water is a very good source of B-complex vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, pyridoxine, and folates. Also rich in amino acids, dietary fiber, vitamin C, enzymes and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and manganese .It is also very beneficial as it has anti bacterial and anti viral properties. 
Coconut water works wonders for your skin too. 
Researches show that coconut water have cytokinins which are beneficial for anti aging-effects.It can be used as a light moisturizer if you have oily skin. In addition to the benefits to the skin it also helps in repairing and growth of nails and smooth hair.
So today keep hydrated and cool with some wonderful coconut water I did and it was delish. The benefits are an extra bonus to me.
If you have the opportunity to drink the water directly from the coconut enjoy, but to those like myself who have to purchase in a store always read the labels, look for added ingredients. 
The best  and closest bottled coconut water i have found is Arizona Coco Zona 100% Coconut Water, original. Ingredients coconut water from concentrate. Zero fat, zero cholesterol, zero added sugar, essential electrolytes, potassium. www.drinkarizona.com. 

So my wonderful followers...Enjoy some coconut water on this great HOTT day..Cyber waves..:)

www.drinkarizona.com

My Coffee Temptation

Some years ago I wanted to create another body scrub ,after doing my research on the benefits of a wonderful product that we normally drink, yet when applied to the skin has remarkable benefits.I was surprised and pleasantly pleased with the research and results. I'm speaking about Coffee Beans yes you know when you wake up in the morning and have that craving for an eye opener, something to get you moving and give you energy at the start and throughout the day. That same Coffee Beans. A lot of people do not know about the benefits of Coffee grounds on the body. So lets investigate, shall we!
After brewing coffee, coffee grounds are often tossed into the trash bin. I don't drink coffee but I do enjoy applying it to my body, i enjoy that feeling after I step out of the shower.Ohhhh that feeling. Okay ,lets start..:-)

.The caffeine in the coffee has many health benefits when applied to the surface o the skin it helps redistribute fat cells and decrease the formation of cellulite.

.Coffee Beans may be able to prevent varicose veins also. The caffeine in a coffee acts as a vascular restrictor, shrinking blood vessels and reducing varicose veins.

. Coffee Beans contains natural ingredients that plumps the skin making it appear less wrinkled, rejuvenated and supple.

.The Coffee Beans extract removes dead skin cells, which results in better-looking skin.

.Tighten the skin. (awesome right?!)

.Removes dark acne scars.

Now Lets start the Fun Part....YEAAAAAAAAAAA
Making My  oh sooooo favourite Coffee Bean Scrub :

What You Need:  
1) Coffee grounds,
2) 1/2 tsp Cinnamon,
3) Coconut Oil (I use)/ Olive Oil,
4)  Bowl.
5) Essential oils (optional..lavender or anyone you beauties will like)

What To do:
.In bowl mix in all ingredients together. (I normally make enough to last two weeks)
.Apply in the shower, massage all over body.
.Rinse thoroughly

That's it now indulge in that beautiful experience..ENJOY...:-)

Have an AWESOMEEEEE Weekend ...... Yeaaaaa

Cerasee Tea...... Body Purge

Good morning my beautiful followers. Hope all is well on this gorgeous Tuesday. I'm posting an early morning experience. I must say this is the first time I ever, ever felt like crying while drinking a cup of tea. Not because it was finishing too soon but because it was the most bitter tea I have ever tasted. I have drank bitter tea's before but this one right here was of the charts bitter. I'm talking about Cerasse Tea or as some people know as Collie Paw paw Tea.
I was researching the benefit of teas over the week and came upon Cerasse/Collie Paw paw Tea. I know in Grenada my grandparents had a wild vine growing in the front yard. And I will go pick these little yellow papua and suck the red seeds inside, not knowing the benefits of the bush itself.
Some information on this ... It is a very bitter herb, but like every other bitter herb, it purifies the blood and the body. Cerasee contain nutrients like iron, vitamins A and C, phosphorous and alkaloids, thus its effectiveness in so many ailments it is also very effective in relieving constipation, fevers and colds in children. The tea decreases menstrual cramps and can also treat urinary tract infections.  Tea made from the leaves and vines can treat parasitic worms, liver problems, as a tonic, and as a blood and body cleanser. This herb has detoxifying properties which is wash to purge and wash out the body. The leaves crushed and rubbed (to get the juice extracted) in a bath with water is used to bathe in to treat skin ailments such as rashes, atopic dermatitis (eczema), sores.

IMPORTANT SIDE EFFECTS....Too much bitter melon or taking it with other glucose-lowering medications or taking it when your blood sugar is already low can produce the opposite effect of decreasing your blood sugar too much. AltMD states bitter melon can interact with diabetes medications, including insulin, chlorpropamine, phenformin and glyburide, causing severe hypoglycemia, or dangerously low blood sugar levels. Milder side effects include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, but bitter melon can also cause stomach ulcers. Bitter melon is toxic to children and should only be taken by adults. Bitter melon can be used to bring on menses, so don't take it if you are pregnant.( Please do research first.)

I must admit their are great benefits, but this thing is BITTER. This is my first try I will try again tonight....maybe..(a Big maybe)

Let me know if you guys ever tried it....Cyber waves..:-)

Dark Spot be gone.

Hello my awesome followers, you and you and yes you also...:-)  I must tell you my beauties something I have noticed, Men as well are women are spending quit a deal in beauty products to establish and maintain an even skin tone. Many people use skin lightening products to lighten the dark spots on the face especially. Unfortunately using the wrong product can leave a person with side effects.

One woman explained that the skin lightening product she was using twice a day not only left her skin fairer but her skin became so thin that it would bruise if touched. Her capillaries became visible, and she developed stubborn acne. A doctor told her that all three were side effects of prescription-strength steroids in the creams, which she had bought over the counter in beauty supply stores. The problem too is no one is reading these labels or looking up reviews of these skin lightening creams, reviews that can be found on the Internet from people who have used these skin lightening products. Some of these  products list no ingredients because they are illegal in many countries.Yet in many stores around the world sales are strong.

Before going to the store to ask the clerk for the strongest skin lightening product if its only a few spots on your face you will like to fade, which could of been brought about from acne scars. A safer at home remedy is Turmeric which will remove and fade dark spots quickly. Turmeric is also known for it's medicinal help which includes burn treatment,repairing free radicals and reduction of face pigmentation, making it good for skin discoloration.

What You Need: Turmeric powder, Milk ,Lemon Juice and a Bowl.

What To Do?:

1) Mix the turmeric, milk and lemon juice to make a paste consistency  in the bowl.
2) Apply to dark spot on face
3) Use a cleanser after washing your face to get rid of the yellow tint.

NOTE (turmeric stains everything, be careful)  this mixture will make the area yellow depending on how long it is left and how much Turmeric is used especially if left on over night after you have washed it off. (This is not a health concern.) 
No worries you can always just apply the Turmeric for a few minutes (30 minutes- one hour) instead of overnight then wash it off. Then use a cleanser to get off most or all of the stain.

Personally I would  leave this mix on the dark spot over night, and wash off in the morning. And deal with the stain for a few hours.
Enjoy my wonderful followers. .... :-)

Preventing the Wrinkle Madness

Hello my wonderful followers, on this Sunny day in the Concrete Jungle as I'm sitting here enjoying a fruit smoothie. I am reminded of all the wonderful and beneficial healthful products that I must post to help for this type of weather. So today's post will be about something many people see on a daily basis when they look in the mirror, and some that look into the mirror and pray they will never have to see one or two. It's all about Wrinkles. Described as a rhytide, which is a fold, ridge or crease in the skin. Skin wrinkles typically appear as a result of the aging process, habitual sleeping positions, loss of body mass, or temporarily as a result of prolonged immersion in water.

Today we will speak about Age wrinkling caused by sun exposure and how to Stop it before it happens and before drastic measures has to be taken to correct them.

When it comes to the sun we know that it's UV rays are converted into useful energy. Research also shows 90% of wrinkles are caused by the sun';s UVA light, and damage from the sun is the number one cause of premature aging in women and men. Do you know that even at low-level exposure to UVA light breaks down collagen, which causes wrinkles ? ahhhhhhhhhh O-0

So let me give you my little secret (It is well known, but this is what I use daily) It's called, wait for it.......Sunscreen, yes that's right Sunscreen to help prevent wrinkles and premature aging later on in my life.

Sunscreen is a pharmaceutical product designed to protect skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. In fact Sunscreen is beneficial to the entire body not only during the Summer or Island Hot days or if you are at a tanning salon, but all year round even in cold climates.

Applying a quarter size of SPF30 Sunscreen to the face is all you need.
To Apply-
First wash your face, apply a toner to cotton ball and swipe your T-zone to absorb the oil on your face. Now apply your favourite SPF30. Let the Sunscreen absorb into the skin then blot your face lightly to remove residue, then you can apply your makeup or go bare face like I usually do.

When I use Sunscreen it goes all over I prefer the lotion on my face and the spray on my body.

Enjoy the post my Beauties and do ALWAYS use Sunscreen as a means to preventing Future Wrinkles.

Awesome Day enjoy....Cyber waves..:-)

Natural Cancer Fighters

Nearly 12 million people living in the United States today were diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives; some are undergoing active treatment and others are living cancer free. Most of us know at least one person with cancer, I know I do. All over the world people are affected. For example according to the latest WHO data published in April 2011 Breast Cancer Deaths in Grenada reached 11 or 2.22% of total deaths. The age adjusted Death Rate is 23.30 per 100,000 of population ranks Grenada #23 in the world. In Jamaica, the local cancer registry which records all cancers diagnosed in the Kingston and St Andrew area reports that the age-standardized Prostate Cancer incidence for the period 2003-2007 was 78. 1/100 000/ year making it by far the leading cancer affecting men in Jamaica .Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also called malignant cells. There is so much I can say about cancer ,but one thing The National Cancer Institute estimates that roughly one-third of all cancer deaths may be diet related.

 For example:

Grapes:
Studies have shown they may keep cancer cells from growing and inhibit tumors, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research. A plant chemical called resveratrol, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, hides in grape skins – especially purple and red ones.  

Tomatoes :
Tomatoes get their bright red color from an antioxidant called lycopene, which can protect cells from damage and kill those that aren’t growing properly, Doyle says. They also may protect skin from cancer “by absorbing UV light,” says Wilhelm Stahl, Ph.D., professor and antioxidant researcher at the University of Dusseldorf in Germany.

For stomach, mouth, breast skin Broccoli ,Kale and cabbage may help fight cancer. They  contain sulforaphane, which may keep cancer at bay by helping rid the body of carcinogens and inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Garlic:
 Garlic contains unique antioxidant phytochemicals called allyl sulfides that “seem to intervene in several steps of the cancer process .

Tea:
Tea is full of antioxidants called catechins, which lab studies have found may stop growth of cancer cells and reduce the size of cancerous tumors. May help for breast, lung, skin and bladder cancers.

Flax seed:
Flax seed contains an antioxidant called lignans, which may help the body rid itself of carcinogens, and
omega-3 fatty acids,  believed to reduce inflammation and boost the body’s immune system.

Turmeric:
Turmeric contains the powerful polyphenol Curcumin that has been clinically proven to retard the growth of cancer cells causing prostrate cancer, melanoma , breast cancer, brain tumour, pancreatic cancer and leukemia amongst a host of others. 

Cinnamon:
A half teaspoon of cinnamon powder every day is all you need to keep cancer risk away. A natural food preservative, cinnamon is a source of iron and calcium. Useful in reducing tumour growth, it blocks the formation of new vessels in the human body. 

Refrence: www.lifescript.com, www.webmd.com, The Times of India

Below are foods have the ability to help stave off cancer and some can even help inhibit cancer cell growth or reduce tumor size. Please do your own research on these and other natural cancer  fighters.

Natural Chemical Peel Treatment

Good day my Wonderful followers, I see you and you and you...lol. Hope you guys are having a funtabulous day. Today I am posting another at home beauty secret I use. It's a chemical peel, I know the sound chemical peel may sound harsh, but this one is really awesome, I have had no irritation with it and great results. This treatment is great for acne prone skin.
First let me explain what a chemical peel is A chemical peel is a treatment technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin, a chemical solution causes the dead skin to eventually peel off. The regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. Some people seek professional help for Chemical peels , but here is my own at home peel. It has done wonders and I try to do this twice a week. Must continue. (Anyone allergic to aspirin should NOT try this)

What you will need?:
                                   1.) 5-12 Non coated Aspirin
                                   2.) One lemon (for juice)
                                   3.) Bowl
                                   4.) Cotton balls
                                   4.) 1tsp Baking Soda and 1tsp water, mix (neutralizer)

What to do? :
                       1.) Dissolve Aspirin into bowl with lemon until it turns into a paste
                       2.) Apply paste to face and leave on for 10 minutes
                       3.) Wash paste off with water
                       4.) Apply Baking Soda mix to face with cotton balls to neutralize the chemical peel process

Results Smooth, Clear Skin...Enjoy...:-) 

Baking Soda

For the Men

Some people think men spend less time taking care of their skin than women do. Guess what? That's not true...I strongly believe that most men are now as involved in keeping themselves physically attractive. And that is Great, to see a well groomed, clean dressed man. Taking care of himself...;-) Men should know that  good skin is a direct result of three things: their diet, the genetic lottery, and personal hygiene. 

Here is a little simple face treatment for the men for skin irritation after shaving.

Since Honey helps keep your skin moisturized.

What you need: Honey

What to do?:    1.)Spread pure honey on the skin after shaving to relieve irritation. 

                          2.)Remove with warm water after ten to fifteen minutes.

Simple right? Benefits for you men less irritation and Touchable for the person in your life..:-)

Enjoy.