Murad Monday! The new Anti-Aging Acne line

Hello Gorgeous!
Happy Monday to you! I love Mondays! I get more accomplished on a Monday than I do all week!

Today in particular is Murad Monday!

There is a new line coming from the Murad family of products and it is specifically for anti-aging acne skin issues.

 Here's what is coming out next month from Murad: the next generation of Anti-Aging Acne care.

Murad High Performance Bodycare: post Thanksgiving and post Black Friday stress reliever!

 Hello Gorgeous,
How are you? Did you survive the Thanksgiving turkey coma and Black Friday mayhem?
I sure hope you did! I just got my sample of the Murad High Performance Bodycare.

  It's a preview size-so it's just right for the TSA approval and it's also a lil taste of what's to come in the full size products.

Back to School with Murad Acne Treatment Concealer: hide the blemish & treat it too!

Hey ya Purty!
It's BTS: Back to School time. In fact, for many of the schools in Arizona, kids have already been in session for over a week!

If you are heading back to school and your skin is a concern, meaning you are healing through an acne breakout or maybe just have one wicked pimple from that time of the month (from here on out known as TOM (time of the month). Just say it with me "Tom's here" and no explanation needed.

You can't hide in the house all day and let the pimple heal, you have to get to school. Or to work. So what's a girl to do?

Try Murad Acne Treatment Concealer with 2 % salicylic acid in it. I prefer salicylic acid  over benzoyl peroxide to heal a pimple because it helps exfoliate the skin at the same time meaning less brown scar left after it heals.

 


I use the light in the winter and medium in the summer when my skin is tan and sometimes after all the sunscreen, sweat, makeup, and some stress I get a blemish. So I clean up my skin and then put a dot of this Murad concealer on and in a day or two all is back to normal.

It sells for $21.00 and you can easily get Murad products at Sephora, Ulta or online at www.murad.com
 The murad Acne Treatment concealer is an Allure award winner too!
Enjoy!

Primary benefits:
Proven to be 86% of users experienced overall better skin within 2 weeks.* Controls and prevents acne breakouts.

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Secrets of Hollywood's Leading Men: Did You-Know-Who Get a Nose Job?

What do a Ken doll and Zac Efron have in common?

This is a TotalBeauty.com Health & Beauty article Wondering why you can't find a man with movie-star good looks? Turns out, that kind of perfection isn't always a gift bestowed solely by Mother Nature. As more men opt to go under the knife, the "did he or didn't he" question is being fired at stars like Ryan Gosling, Zac Efron, and Robert Pattinson. Read on to see side-by-sides of before and afters -- speculated, confirmed, botched, and well done. See male celebrities

Under the Dome with Murad Blackhead & Pore Clearing Duo

Hi ya Gorgeous!
It's Monday!
You know what that means? Yup. Under the Dome!



I'm definitely sucked into watching and now have the book to read. I know they are vastly different so I am going to wait til the show is over for the season and then start reading the book.


Now, I supposed to be writing a BTS: Back to School skin care with Murad Blackhead & Pore Clearing Duo, but what I really want to talk about is Under the Dome!

Resources are getting scarce there! What are they doing for skincare and is all that stale air making pimples?
If not, it's for sure making blackheads.


This duo is real fun and I use it a few days before I do serious HD close up work because it pulls free all the clogged plugs in the pores and makes a smooth even canvas to apply makeup to. Smells good, feels good and easy to use, what's not to love?

For my ladies who are going back to school, back to University and back to work, get some!

 It's a new product and available at Sephora for $49.50.


 What it is:
A two-step blackhead and pore clearing treatment featuring oxidation reversal complex that helps to reduce recurrence of blackheads and seal pores.

What it does:
Blackhead & Pore Clearing Duo is clinically proven to reduce the formation of blackheads. Volcanic mineral clay and shikakai extract detoxify, drawing out dirt and excess oil to extract stubborn impurities from deep within pores. Oxidation reversal complex targets sebum oxidation, a leading cause of blackheads and the trigger for the build-up of cellular debris, while pomegranate seed oil tightens pores and refines skin’s complexion. This must-have duo is recommended as a step two treatment in any Murad Pore Reform™ regimen. It clears blackheads and inhibits formation of future blackheads while tightening pores as part of Dr. Murad’s Inclusive Health® system of care.

This set contains:
- 1.7 oz Blackhead Remover
- 0.5 oz Pore Refining Sealer

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product is scientifically proven, dermatologist developed, and tested on people, not animals.

Research results:
- 58% reduced formation of blackheads in 5 days*

Suggested Usage:
Blackhead Remover:
-Apply generously to areas prone to blackheads.
-Leave on for up to 10 minutes.
-Add warm water and gently massage into skin to exfoliate.
-Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
-Follow with Pore Refining Sealer.
-Use two to three times per week as needed.

Pore Refining Sealer:
-Immediately following use of Blackhead Remover, apply a thin layer to entire face.
-To help prevent future blackheads, apply a second layer 12 hours after initial treatment.
-Follow with a Murad step three moisturizer after each application.
-Use two to three times per week as needed.

Precautions:
-For external use only.
-Avoid contact with eyes.
-Keep out of reach of children. 
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Quiz: What's Your Skin Missing?

Answer these questions to find out and get expert tips to whip your skin into shape

This is a TotalBeauty.com Beauty Advice article When you think skin care, you probably think of the products you use on your face on a daily basis … but that small (albeit, important) area only makes up a small percentage of your largest organ. Take this quiz to find out which of your habits might be keeping you from skin that glows from the inside out. See skin care tips

Hormonal skin aging and how to fix it with Murad

Hello Gorgeous! I wanted to share a brief guest blog post of information from Dr. Murad on how hormonal imbalance can age your skin. It is a short and sweet piece of information so read and enjoy! Go to  www.murad.com to get your skin regime in spring time shape!

Did you know?

 

Hormonal aging happens to every woman— it starts as early as the late 20s and continues through the remainder of a woman’s life. As a woman ages, estrogen production begins to decline. It is this lower estrogen level that affects skin's texture, tone, elasticity, hydration and clarity. Skin becomes fragile and thinner; there is an increase in facial hair, breakouts, and ultimately reduced water content in the cells, which leads to sagging skin and wrinkles.

 

Can You Reduce Hormonal Aging?

 

There are three main things we can easily do to slow aging and lessen Hormonal Aging’s effects – applying the right topical products, eating the right foods and taking the right supplements, and taking care of ourselves emotionally. Dr. Murad refers to this three pronged approach as Inclusive Health.

 

• Topical Care: To rejuvenate the skin and regain a youthful glow, use products with phytoestrogens (plant-based estrogens) and other plant-based ingredients, like Soy, Wild Yam and Clover Flower Extracts. Such powerful ingredients are proven to combat the visible effects of Hormonal Aging skin aging and will result in a notable difference almost immediately. Murad’s Age-Diffusing Serum is a clinically proven skin formula that helps improve elasticity, inhibit degeneration of collagen and deliver essential moisture to plump and reduce sagging, restoring skin’s youthful glow. Age-Diffusing Serum increases skin firmness up to 42% in 10 minutes.*

*Individual results will vary. Study results on file.

How it works:

• AHAs and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 work together to reduce the appearance of medium to deep wrinkles
• Phytoestrogens naturally improve elasticity and deliver essential moisture
• Glycosaminoglycans strengthen skin’s barrier to protect from aging damage

 

• Internal Care: “Eat Your Water,” is one of Dr. Murad’s most notable pieces of advice. One of the chief side-effects of Hormonal Aging is a decline in cellular water. As dried-out, aging cells lose their ability to renew themselves, their functionality slows down —similar to a used piece of equipment that doesn’t work like new. Start adding more fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet which will help infuse your cells with water and build stronger cell membranes to lock in hydration and ward of disease.

 

• Sense of Self/Emotional Care: Mood swings are a part of hormonal aging and every woman will experience one or all of the following: anxiety, irritability, depression, and indifference to a certain degree. Support groups, exercise classes, family bonding time or even the unconditional love from a pet can boost a person’s mental outlook. Encouraging wellness through aromatherapy, massage and involvement with others will help ease the transition through menopause. The skin is connected to your brain, our nervous system, our hormones, and our immune system so the mind-skin link reflects our health as well as disease. 

Hey New Mom! Get Out the Door in 5 Minutes (or Less!)

When you're a new mom, there are never enough hours in the day. Follow these tips to get gorgeous in 5 minutes flat

This is a TotalBeauty.com Beauty tips article When you're so busy trying to get everyone else ready, making yourself look gorgeous usually gets lost in the morning chaos. Living in sweatpants and pulling your hair into a ponytail may pass when you're dropping off the kids and heading back home, but what about the days when you're rushing to work, running errands, or are just tired of feeling a little unkempt. It may seem like a stretch right now, but it is possible to pull your look together in a few minutes -- if you know what you're doing. Instead of cringing in the mirror or trying to apply mascara in the car, read this step-by-step guide to get out of the front door in 5 minutes flat. See steps

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Happy Valentine's Day Gorgeous! Eat your chocolate!

 HAPPY VALENTINES DAY GORGEOUS!

I love a day to celebrate love! And eat chocolate-nice big hunk of dark chocolate!
One of my favorite skin care lines is Murad and here Dr. Murad shares with us why it's good for us to eat chocolate! Enjoy!

The Power of Chocolate

The Benefits For The Skin, Health and Mood

 

Dr. Howard Murad, FAAD, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA and founder of Murad, Inc., has said numerous times, “Before there was medicine, there was food. And before there was food, there was chocolate!”

 

Chocolate invokes the feelings of comfort, romance and happiness. It’s given as gifts for major holidays and is an ancient delicacy that was exclusive to the upper class. But few understand the health benefits of chocolate, outside of its sugary sweetness.

 

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Dr. Murad is explaining what added bonuses chocolate can give you. Eat up!

 

Skin:

• Contrary to what you grew up thinking, chocolate does NOT cause breakouts
• Chocolate contains flavonoids, which act as antioxidants and protect the body from aging caused by free radicals

 

Mood:

• Chocolate is a slight mood elevator, as it contains phenyl ethylamine.
• The carbohydrates in chocolate raise serotonin levels in the brain, resulting in a sense of well-being

 

Teeth:

• Cacao contains antibacterial properties that fight tooth decay

 

It’s important to remember to eat chocolate in moderation; a little goes a long way. But forget the myths and enjoy the chocolate goodness. Your skin, health and attitude will thank you!

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Holiday weekend travel: Murad Time Release Retinol Concentrate is a must!

5 Ways To Jumpstart Your Fitness Regimen

Don't let your New Year's resolution to get fit fizzle by February. Follow these easy tricks to give your new routine staying power all through 2013

This is a TotalBeauty.com fitness article It's 2013, and this year will be different, right? Riiight. But before you slip into your new sneakers and hit the pavement with full force, it's important to have basic fitness rules in your arsenal for a lasting regimen that will help you reach your goals. Jumping in head first at the beginning of year can mean burnout by the end of the month. Follow these fitness tips to create an exercise regimen that lasts. Get started

Hello Gorgeous! Welcome to your 3 day holiday weekend-well, if you are a kid in school or a government employee you are getting Monday January 21st off.

 I know many families are traveling this weekend and this Murad Time Release Retinol Concentrate is a must for the beauty bag?

Why?

Because it visibly reduces the appearance of deep wrinkles, and has a softening, smoothing effect on the skin upon application. Now with that in your beauty arsenal there is no need to worry about jet lag, road rash or early mornings with late nights!

 

$65 retail-but shop around, you might find a better deal or an anti-aging bundle! Enjoy and be safe this weekend! P.S. How do I apply: I smear a wee dab all over my face and give it a moment to settle in before applying my moisturizer and sunscreen over it. I finish all of that layering with my eye creme before foundation. You can apply it where you need on your most troublesome wrinkle spots-or in my case-go for the full coverage!

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Murad gets celebrites red carpet ready for 2013 award season

Go Behind The Scenes With Aerin Lauder

Sneak a peek at the inspiration behind Aerin Lauder's highly anticipated new cosmetics line

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article If Aerin Lauder's last name sounds familiar to you, it should. She's the granddaughter of Estee Lauder, a.k.a. beauty industry royalty. The seasoned beauty industry insider has been working for the Estee Lauder Companies for more than 20 years, and now she's branching out with her very own beauty line. We caught up with Aerin, who revealed the inspiration behind her new line, Aerin, the product the public is already raving about, and even where she goes for some quality family downtime. Read exclusive

 Hello Gorgeous!
There is no reason why you too can't have red carpet ready skin, hair and makeup. Take a look at these Murad skin care tips to help you look like a celebrity!

Awards Season is here and all eyes are on the celebrities – dressed to perfection and dazzling the paparazzi on the red carpet. It’s a time when stars shine their brightest (and they certainly make it seem effortless) by putting their best face forward. But under all the fabric, jewels and makeup, what really makes them shine? Their skincare!

 

We’re spilling the details on which award nominees, makeup artists and stylists rely on Murad to get red carpet ready. Check it out here:

 

·         Emily Blunt, Golden Globe Award Winner: Emily Blunt, a 2013 Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice nominee, has certainly caught Hollywood’s eye and her red carpet appearances are just as captivating as her film performances. One of her favorite products, Murad’s Perfecting Day Cream SPF 30, works to restore suppleness, soften lines and provide essential sun protection to keep skin looking flawless. ($47) 

 

·         Jessica Lange, Academy Award and Golden Globe Winner: Jessica Lange is up for her second nomination for her award winning role in American Horror Story: Asylum. The classic Hollywood beauty knows what it takes to be camera ready, and that includes prepping with Murad’s Rejuvenating Lift for Neck and Décolleté. It increases firmness to restore a more youthful smoothness and even tone. ($55)

 

·         Rachel Zoe, Celebrity Stylist: Rachel Zoe is known for creating some of best looks seen on the red carpet. She definitely knows the importance of looking your best, which includes having healthy and hydrated skin. No wonder she keeps Murad’s Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture in her own beauty bag! ($65)

 

·         Catt Sadler, Entertainment Reporter: Catt Sadler, host of E! Live from the Red Carpet, knows what it’s like to always be camera ready. Catt uses an assortment of Murad Moisturizers to keep her skin glowing for any red carpet event.

 

·         Nadine Velazquez, Actress: Nadine Velazquez, actress in the Critic’s Choice nominated film Flight, visits the Murad Inclusive Health Spa when she wants to pamper herself and her skin. It’s the perfect way to relax before any big event!

 

·         Ande Yung, Makeup Artist: Makeup artist Ande Yung, who works on the Golden Globe nominated series Boardwalk Empire, understands the importance of youthful skin. She says Murad’s “Time Release Retinol Concentrate has my official seal of approval.”  ($65)

 

·         Ellen Vieira, Makeup Artist: Ellen Vieira, makeup artist on the hit Golden Globe nominated show New Girl, preps her actors with Murad before applying makeup for the camera. One of her favorite products is Murad’s Active Radiance Serum, which improves the skin’s natural radiance and clarity. ($89)

 

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How to prevent collagen loss with Dr. Murad's tips

Never Have Another Junk Food Craving Again

Do you regularly finish the Pringles can? Or make it to the bottom of your Chunky Monkey carton? Decode your cravings and find out what your body really needs

This is a TotalBeauty.com diet article Bet you didn't know that binging is your body's cry for help. Instead of beating yourself up after every late night snack, find out why you're having that sweet or salty craving in the first place. This guide's got the answers, plus the healthier alternatives. What is your body telling you?

We’ve all been told that collagen and elastin are essential for maintaining youthful skin, but do you really know why? First off, it is important to understand exactly what these two essential components are. Collagen is a vital fibrous protein that is found all throughout the body; it connects and supports tissues including skin, bone, muscles, tendons, cartilage and organs.

 

The more collagen we lose, the more fine lines and wrinkles appear which is why it is essential that we work to increase our collagen levels as we age. We accomplish this not only through topical products, but also by living an Inclusive Health lifestyle, which addresses nutritional and emotion needs for optimal skin health. The three broad aspects of Inclusive Health are Looking Better (paying attention to the health of your skin), Living Better (paying attention to what you put in your body) and Feeling Better (paying attention to your sense-of-self), which all lead to the overall goal of being BETTER EVERY DAY.

 

I recommend the following Inclusive Health tips to help people prevent the loss of collagen and elastin and maintain your youthful glow, free of fine lines and wrinkles:

 

LOOKING BETTER

 

§  Wash, Treat and Moisturize Day and Night

Applying collagen to the face is ineffective since the collagen molecule is too large to penetrate the dermis, so avoid products that make this claim. For building collagen and elastin, I recommend using products that contain antioxidants, such as winged-kelp, which boost anti-aging agents, helping to maintain skin’s collagen and elastin levels, and fight oxidative stress. Additionally, retinol stimulates cell production and helps boost collagen production to reveal firmer, younger–looking skin.

 

*Product Recommendation: Murad’s new Rapid Collagen Infusion, a fast acting, multi-tasking formula that fights wrinkles and loss of resilience by promoting collagen and elastin production while maintaining healthy hydration levels in the skin. It is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in 2 hours*

 

§  Use SPF Everyday

UVA (aging rays) and UVB (burning rays) rays weaken the skin’s support system of collagen and elastin – thereby accelerating the skin’s aging process. Protect your skin and keep your complexion looking its best by using sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection every day to avoid damaging skin!

 

LIVING BETTER              

 

You Are What You Put Into Your Body

 

Try eating foods that are rich in collagen boosting ingredients such as embryonic foods that contain amino acids (I like eggs beans and seeds), antioxidants, which inhibit damage to collagen (I like pomegranates and goji berries) and good fats (I like walnuts and avocado).

 

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BLACK FRIDAY SAVINGS with MURAD

7 Energy Tricks for the Exhausted New Mom

Relying on Redbulls and Venti Americanos to get you through the day? These tips will help you keep up your energy -- even if you haven't had a full night's rest in weeks

This is a TotalBeauty.com health article Is your diet filled with 5-Hour Energy shots and endless cups of Joe? You're not alone. Many moms find themselves resorting to fleeting sugar highs for a quick energy burst. But you don't have to continue this unhealthy cycle. Here are the expert tips you need to perk yourself up fast. Get tips

Gorgeous-listen up, now is the time to stock up and save on your holiday skin care. For yourself,and your gift giving, consider MURAD! 

Looking for Black Friday deals on skin care? Murad has you covered! Kicking off on Friday, November 23^rd, Murad will be offering $25 off all purchases $100 and up! Grab your favorites, holiday gifts, and more and stock up for the new year early!

Check out some of the great Holiday deals:

Acne Fighting Favorites Duo

 

This combination of products delivers clear, flawless skin. Murad Clarifying Cleanser uses Salicylic Acid to exfoliate away pore-clogging impurities while fighting bacteria long after you’ve finished washing your face. Next hydrate your skin with oil-free Skin Perfecting Lotion for a healthy glow.  Clear skin is the gift that keeps on giving with this gift set! $47.00

 

Plus, FREE limited-edition silver cosmetic bag for a little holiday cheer!

 

Complete Skin Renewal

Perfect for travel or anybody who wants to sample Murad Age Reform with a smaller-sized collection. Cleanser, day moisturizer, intensive night moisturizer and a skin repair treatment. Full 30-day supply of Age Reform® products helps improve skin’s appearance by increasing firmness and hydration while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Features: Refreshing Cleanser, Complete Reform with Glyco Firming, Perfecting Day Cream SPF 30, and Hydro-Dynamic™ Ultimate Moisture. $42.50

Products in this kit are travel-friendly.

 

Radiant Skin Renewal

 

Great gift for anyone who is a fan or wants to try out Murad’s Environmental Shield Vitamin C skin care! Cleanser, treatment and moisturizer provide everything you’ll need for radiant skin. Learn more about anti-aging skin care tips with these resources. Features: Essential-C Cleanser, Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum, Active Radiance Serum, and Essential-C Day Moisture SPF 30 PA +++. $45.00

Products in this kit are travel-friendly.

 

Youthful Skin Renewal

Also a great choice if you’re traveling during the holidays or if you or your loved one wants to sample Murad Resurgence. Cleanser, treatment, moisturizer and eye cream provide everything you’ll need for firmer, glowing skin. Features: Renewing Cleanser, Age-Diffusing Serum, Age-Balancing Night Cream, and Renewing Eye Cream. $45.00

 

Offer: $25 off any $100 purchase

Promo Code: BLACKFRIDAY

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Murad Clarifying Wipes: perfect for travel, school lockers, busy moms and business ladies!

7 Foods Every Woman Needs to Eat

Healthy food fads come and go but superfoods are here to stay. These seven eats are just too good to pass up

This is a TotalBeauty.com vitamins for women article Listen up: superfoods are not a fad or a gimmick. They are the key to living longer and looking younger. Why? Because they're filled with nutrients, antioxidants, and phytochemicals that will dramatically reduce signs of aging and lower your risk of heart disease and cancer. Sound good? Update your grocery list with these seven superfoods now. See superfoods

Hello my Gorgeous friend-or as Mally says it "gorgois"! Oh where were these wipes when I was driving across country and camping?

I sure could have used a clarifying wipe as my skin went from car to road to camp to location to work to eat to sleep and everywhere in between!

I love these! I do not have acne prone skin-but-with humidity, sunscreen in thick layers and traveling with fairly poor eating habits, I enjoy having a final swipe of a toner before before putting on my skincare routine.

Or, I have used these as a quick skin cleanser half way through the day before applying a thin layer of foundation again to freshen up my makeup.

Here's some information about the product specifically, but take my word for it, they work! About $20 online and in retails stores such as Ulta and Sephora.

What it is: A package of ultra-soft, pre-moistened facial wipes for blemish-prone skin.

What it is formulated to do: This package of super soft, pre-moistened facial wipes help control oil and reduce shine while preventing blemishes and skin breakouts.

They are clinically proven to keep skin clear by removing dirt, oil, bacteria, and pore clogging sebum, leaving skin balanced, toned, and healthy looking. Placed together in a convenient package with a simple peel and seal flap, these disposable wipes are perfect to take with you on the go, day or night.

What it is formulated WITHOUT: - Sulfates - Synthetic Fragrances - Petrochemicals - Phthalates - GMOs - Triclosan Research results: Clarifying wipes are clinically proven to remove dirt, oil, bacteria, and pore clogging sebum*.

*Individual results will vary. Study results on file.

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Yom Kippur and Dr. Murad

13 Women Share Their Most Beautiful Moments

See these photos from real women on their most special occasions (and get the tissues ready)

This is a TotalBeauty.com eye makeup article Relive 13 women's most beautiful moments as they share the stories behind their favorite photos. Weddings, births, graduations, it's all here -- and you've got to see it. Get ready for some serious heart-warming stuff. Take a look

Hello Gorgeous! May your Yom Kippur be filled with repentance and joy for moving into the best new year of your life! Now enjoy this enlightening article from Dr. Murad...

What’s Really Stressing You Out and Tips from Dr. Murad To

Manage Stress

 

Stress can damage your health at the cellular level, Howard Murad, M.D., FAAD, has determined through clinical research and found that managing stress is a critical part of an Inclusive approach to optimizing health as it promotes and protects cellular integrity.  In his book The Water Secret: The Cellular Breakthrough to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger (Wiley, September 2010), Dr. Murad explains how Emotional Self-Care is key to mental and physical well-being.  Take a look at several factors that can stress you out and some tips on how to manage the stress!

 

What is Stress?

Stress is typically felt by most people who experience it by irritability, heart racing, and their face feels hot, headaches or upset stomach, an impending feeling of doom and even the smallest factors can irritate most.  Studies show that when subjected to constant stress, humans can develop certain life-threatening afflictions, including heart attacks and strokes.

 

What is Cultural Stress?

Studies have shown that people who live in “blue zones,” places where people live long, lean lives into their 90’s, all have a common dominator – a low-stress lifestyle.  Some cultural stressors include work, supervisors, children, tardiness, technostress, and constant e-mail.  Dr. Murad discovered throughout his studies of more than 50,000 patients, that using the Water Secret to create healthy, hydrated cells, helps the body fight aging and disease and more importantly, the ruinous effects of Cultural Stress.

 

Health Impacts from Stress

Studies show that stress releases neuropathies directly damage cellular membranes.  It causes our cells and connective tissue to break down, which in turn prevents our heart, lungs, brain, and other organs from functioning at optimal levels – all of which become apparent when you look at the skin.  The best way to keep stress at bay is to learn how to manage it so it affects you less.

 

Tips to Manage Stress and Cultural Stress:

 

1. Get Connected:  Get involved in community events, exercise classes, professional groups or associations, book clubs, potluck dinner nights with your friends, charity events at your children’s schools or volunteer at a nearby nonprofit or take a class at a local community college. 

 

2. Disconnect: There’s an odd duality to being attached to machines that allow us to connect with others around the world in an instant. In a nutshell put down your phones!  Take time at least twice a week to not check your phone or email. It’s a healthy mental break.   

 

3. Start Your Day Off Right:  Deficiencies in B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium stress out your body and trigger and increase in cortisol levels, not to mention food cravings.  Many people skip breakfast and can easily find themselves lacking these critical nutrients and in turn rely on caffeine to stay alert and productive throughout the day.  Try eating a handful of berries (vitamin C), six to eight ounces of low-fat yogurt (calcium and magnesium), and a slice of whole grain toast with natural peanut butter.  Whole grains are loaded with B vitamins, while peanut butter contains fatty acids that can decrease the production of stress hormones.  Peanut butter will also keep you satisfied longer. 

 

4. Eat “Brain Food”:  About two-thirds of our brains are composed of fat, and the protective sheath around communicating neurons is 70 percent fat.  In essence, we need fat to think and to maintain healthy brain function, as well as normal growth and development. The omega-3 fats in salmon (often called “brain food”) as well as other cold-water fish, walnuts, flaxseeds and olives have numerous proven health benefits, including those that protect your heart.  It is also important to limit your intake of processed foods! 

 

5. Exercise:  Exercising regularly nourishes the skin with oxygen while sweating flushes out toxins. It will also improve digestion and increase one’s metabolism and endocrine function so that the entire body is functioning at an optimal level.

 

According to Dr. Murad, “Healthy skin is a reflection of overall wellness.”  When the body is at optimal health, the skin will follow suit. Through a three-pillar approach, Dr. Murad’s Inclusive Health philosophy focuses on internal, external and emotional elements.  Help regulate stress by following the Inclusive Health philosophy!

 

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