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Vitamin E scavangers your body for damaging free radicals. It is a fat soluble vitamin and a powerful antioxidant that neutralises free radical compounds before they can damage cell membranes. It helps protect us from the damage caused by pollution and heavy metals. It is essential for healing, prevention of scarring, and healthy red blood cells and nerves. Deficiency is rare because it is found in many foods. Increase your intake of Vitamin E by eating nuts, seeds, avocadoes, wheatgerm and plant oils such as wheatgerm, sunflower, safflower, palm, rapeseed, soya, peanut and extra virgin olive oil daily.
The vitamin E is destroyed by heat and exposure to light. Although its relatively stable at normal cooking temperatures, deep frying or repeated use of the same cooking oil tend to destroy most of the vitamin E. The best way to get vitamin E from oils is to use them in salad dressings. Peanut butter served on thick wholegrain toast is another great way of increasing your vitamin E intake.
Nuts are a great source of Vitamin E
Moisturizing creams containing pure vitamin E oil is another way this wonderful vitamin can help your skin, by applying it topically. It is said to help improve wound healing and wrinkles.
I have personally used a moisturising cream bought from the chemist that contained Vitamin E and natural ingredients for sensitive skin without any reactions to my own highly sensitive skin (sorry have forgotten the brand name- its been a while and the container has long been thrown away).
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This potent water soluble antioxidant and immune system booster is also used to make collagen, a component of your body's connective tissue. Citrus fruits, red and green capsicum, turnips, kale, parsley and broccoli are among those vegetables that are rich in vitamin c and it is much preferred taken in the form of fresh fruits and vegetables compared to the ascorbic acid found in the form of store bought vitamin c tablets. to These vegetables are highly effective at reducing the free radicals (which eat away at collagen and elastin) that cause skin damage such as wrinkles from overexposure from the sun, pollution and the natural aging process.
Other fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin c include:
Oranges
Grapefruits
Mangoes
Brussel Sprouts
Strawberries
Cantaloupes
Cauliflower
Tomato or vegetable juice
Papaya
Lemons
Almonds
Wheatgerm
Oranges are a great source of vitamin c!
As well as vitamin c taken internally in the form of fruits and vegetables, the use of topical ointments containing vitamin C can greatly improve rosacea conditions. According to the Cosmetic Dermatology Feb 2001 - "Topical Vitamin C Preparation Reduces Erythema of Rosacea" article, the redness in rosacea may be, in part, caused by free radical production in the skin.
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The following nutrients are essential for great skin. Many are antioxidants, which neutralises the free radicals that damage skin and cause ageing. Don't forget to drink 8 glasses of water daily, to replace lost fluids and keep skin hydrated and supple from the inside. Don't forget to reduce your daily intake of caffeine and alcohol. Some great nutrients which should be incorporated into your diet as much as possible for a healthy looking skin include: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Omega-3 fatty acids, just to name a few.
Vitamin A Vegetables
Vitamin A
Vitamin A helps rebuild tissue and reduce excess production of sebum (oil) Beta carotene, a compound stored in the skin and used by the body to produce Vitamin A, is an antioxidant. Foods rich in vitamin A and Beta carotene include yellow and orange fruits, such as:
Tomatoes
Cantaloupes
Watermelon
Peaches
Oranges
Kiwi
Blackberries
and vegetables such as:
Sweet potato
Kale
Carrots
Spinach
Avocado
Broccoli
Peas
Asparagus
Squash - summer
Green Pepper
A significant amount of vitamin A may also be found in nuts such as these:
Pistachios
Chestnuts
Pumpkin Seeds
Pecans
Pine Nuts
Sunflower Seeds
Almonds
Hazelnuts
The recommended daily adult intake of vitamin A from all sources is 2500IU. If you are pregnant or trying to conceive, it is especially important as higher doses can increase the risk of birth defects.
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September 30th 2008 07:05
Along with being a strong blood purifier, its anti inflammatory properties makes it an ideal food to help fight rosacea symptoms. Trying to include more barley into your diet, not only is good for your general health, but may also be step closer to a clearer skin. Its great for the immune system, helps detoxifies the body, giving you an increased energy boost. What better way to add extra texture and flavour to your soups, stews and casseroles than to throw in a handful or two of whole grain barley. I try to include barley in almost all my stews and soups either in the crock pot or on the stove.
Probably one of the first cultivated cereals, barley is grown in almost all the temperate regions of Europe and North America. It is a nutritious and easily digested cereal, providing a good source of fibre, iron, calcium and protein. It is known to strengthen the stomach and intestines and to soothe inflamed membranes, and is believed to help reduce tumours and oedema. It can be used in the alleviation of painful urination and as a mild laxative. Sprouted barley is even more nutritious and can help indigestion and abdominal bloating. Barley is easy to sprout at home and be bought from the internet or your local nursery. Make sure you buy the hulless seeds for sprouting. Sprout them as you would for any other sprouts such as alfalfa and wheatgrass etc
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If youve ever felt the need or wanted to try a detox program, eating foods from the following list will help you on your way. These are the 18 super foods you should be incorporating into your diet for optimal health. Broken down into the following categories, they are:
Detox Superfood - Strawberry
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We all know that stress can be one of the biggest contributors to a rosacea flare up. I know because its one of the two major factors for me (alcohol being the second). It is important to keep stress levels as low as possible, especially if this affects you. Sometimes though you feel its hard to keep the stress levels down when youre having a flare up and it does seem to be a never ending cycle, but it can be done. You can control your stress levels by doing simple things to relax you. Im a naturally nervous type person anyhow and find myself in a lot of stressful situations. These are my top 5 stress relievers.
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Its been some time now since I first started this blog and changed my lifestyle dramatically. I must say, my skin is 95% better than what it was before. A number one tip for anyone wishing to get their rosacea under control is to start a journal. Record anything you eat, drink or put on your face. Also note down stress levels and weather conditions. You may be surprised how easy it may be to pinpoint certain triggers. Of course some triggers can take months to pinpoint but you may notice having better days than others. Keeping a journal is the only way you can identify what sets off your flare ups. The longer you can do this, the better, but try to aim for at least two weeks of record keeping. It is hard to remember on a daily basis especially if youre anything like me, ie: forgetful! I noticed a huge improvement after quitting smoking and eating healthier. I think writing everything down in a journal also makes you very aware of what you put in your mouth. And since most of us like to be able to do the right thing, writing naughty things down in your book just seems, well bad.
Although I no longer keep track of everything I eat or do, I have learnt that better eating habits has made my skin a whole lot clearer. I still have the occasional spot come up, but quickly zap it with a cotton pad soaked in cold chamomile tea (works wonders!) The next day, it is almost gone and the itch associated with it has miraculously disappeared. My face does get red still sometimes after stress, alcohol and sitting at the computer for too long. Take away those things, and Im back to a nice healthy pink
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This is another easy recipe that takes no time to prepare and I end up with a delicious healthy clear stock to use in recipes. After seeing the price of real natural stock in the supermarkets ($7.30 for 500 mls - geez) in the freezer section, this costs a fraction of the price and the main ingredient, well its the stuff you would end up throwing in the bin anyway.
2 chicken carcasses
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This is a very quick and easy way to prepare a fresh piece of salmon and turn it into a scrumptious burger. Very healthy, very quick and a great anti inflammatory meal when you just don't have the time.
1 fillet of fresh salmon
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It is absolutely imperative that you DO NOT get pregnant while taking the drug roaccutane. I did and it was a very scary time for me. I got pregnant while on one form of contraception, the pill about two weeks after I had my last pill earlier this year in fact around the time I started this blog. After much stress and concern over birth defects, I called my dermatologist who originally prescribed roaccutane to me and he told me (after doing a bit more research and discussions with other dermatologists) that technically it should be safe 11 days after taking my last pill as the drugs main ingredient does leave the system fairly quickly. Well looking back on my dates we kind of figured that I had conceived possibly 10 days after my last pill. Geez, that was cutting it close and I started to panic. My doctor referred me for an ultrasound scan at the 8 week mark to see where my pregnancy was at. I was prepared for a termination although I wasnt very happy about that and wished, hoped, prayed for a natural so I wouldnt have to make that awful decision.
So for two weeks while waiting for the scan I did nothing but research on the net the effects of roaccutane and pregnancy and was quite horrified to find out the severity of deformities this drug can cause on a fetus. My only hope was that I got my dates wrong and that I conceived at a much later date
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Comment by AllyCat
on Pregnancy and Roaccutane Warning
Healing Rosacea
I would agree with your doctor...that 1 to 3 months after stopping the pills, it will be safe to become pregnant. The main ingredient doesnt stay in the body for very long. I would personally wait to start trying for a baby at 6 months after stopping... Why..because I know the feeling of wondering if all is good or not and its not a nice feeling At 3 months, you are generally safe though. At 6 months, all doubt of the roaccutane affecting the baby will be gone.