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Skin is a reflection
Your skin is a reflection of your inner health, so the first step is to act in a way that is consistent with health. Eating, exercising and avoiding excessive sunlight go a long ways too. We are past the point of doing what our parents instructed us to do for our own good and have progressed to the point of actually doing what is good for ourselves. Instead of asking yourself, "what sounds good for dinner?" Ask, "What would be something healthy that I could eat for dinner?' Modifying your perception that you will be healthy, that you are healthy, will encourage more responsible choices. Dr. Hogan's answer for this is to write down everything that goes into your mouth. No matter what. At the end of the day, look up how many calories are in what you have eaten. Body weight equals calories eaten minus calories used. It is really simple math, just like your bank account. We just do not realize how many high calorie decisions we make during the day. This will break you of that habit.
Speak to someone who is much older, they will attest to the fact that 'if you don't use it, you will lose it.' That is why when you see a healthy elderly person, excercise is always part of their life style. Don't forget to excercise your skin as well with some light exfolation. Expose your skin to sunlight responsibly. That means don't ever put yourself in a situation that will make your skin turn red from ultraviolet light. In the same vein, extremely hot showers directly to the skin are dehydrating and promote skin congestion dur to the dilatation of the skin, physically forcing the pores closed. Avoid cigarette smoke. Avoid caffiene. Increase organic fruits and vegetables. Read about health. The knowledge will bring power to your resonsible decisions that you make as a healthy person. Be a healthy person.
Comments
I agree by working on a different way of looking at your food choices you will begin to actually like healthy eating. I was just thinking this very thing today. I was offered a can of pop by someone, They didn't have to do this but, again they were just being nice. I havent drank any pop in 10+ years. I think I actually offended them by not accepting it.
Oh well can please everyone
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Matthew Shields
Sound advice. I think it is a good idea to count your caloric intake once in a while just to get a 'feel' of what you are really eating. It can be quite a surprise to realize you are taking in far more calories than you thought. I don't do this very often as it can be tedious. However, even if you write down everything you eat daily for a week, you will get a good overview of your eating habits. Then, without doing any calorie counting, you should be able to spot areas that could be worked on for a healthier lifestyle
Sue Crutcher, Baby Steps to Success Expert
I've been noticing my skin was more clogged. Insufficient exercise I think.
Tonight? Tuna fish! yummy proteins!
All the best,
April Braswell
Romance Coach, Online Dating CoachGood advice Peter. Though reading about health can lead to a great deal of confusion because of all the contradicting information one finds in the media.
All the best
Yann
Yann Vernier - Personal Coach
I have used a lot of your insights and they are all great! Simple changes can have dramatic results, thanks!
John
Mortgage and Credit Coach
Great simple reminders. i will use them all today. Thank you...
Sonya Lenzo
The Business Insurance Expert
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Peter,
Just including physical/chemical exfoliation in my regular routine has increased the health of my skin. Thank you so much for these tips.
Jennifer Skinner
Wardrobe Planning Expert
I bought some of the solutions, and yes it is working.
Tim, Info Filter
Tim,
Jury is out on sauna's. They are thought to eliminate toxins but your liver and spleen normally do a good job at that. If you do not have a tendancy for rashes or acne, it is probably OK.
DrPeter
Tim
I'll be glad when the jury is in. Saunas remain a question mark. But I've cut out hot showers. My skin his happy.
Sheridan
I had no idea hot showers were bad! I'll have to keep that in mind!
Steve Chambers
Sales Training Expert
I've been having a tough time beating caffeine. At first I just thought I liked sugary drinks, but I've switched to diet sodas recently and still have caffeine cravings. I've limited it quite a bit, to the point where a cup of coffee this morning was a real jolt. I should focus on weaning myself off it even more.
Aaron
making your skin more beautiful
That was your encouragement to post, baby, post.
Thanks Peter.
All the best,
April BraswellRomance Coach, Online Dating Coach
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David Power
Expert in Hypnosis, Success Thinking and Practical Parenting
I've been watching your vids at your website to get comfy cozy with the idea of the different options available to me as a client of yours.
Question/promo thought. post them at YouTube as well? You may have reasons for not doing so. just a thawt. (typo on purpose to feign a northern jersey although I'm from Princeton, so that's not even our accent. so tongue in check.)
All the best,
April Braswell
Singles dating scence romance Coach, expert Online Dating CoachApril,
Some are at Utube. The Videos do not do the treatments justice. Some can be intimidating, focus on the patients facial expressions, they are totally comfortable and feeling no pain.
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Ummmmm Helllllllooooooo Dr. Helton, where did you go? Are you all set with this blogging thing? I guess we'll have to just check your site out from time to time to see what you're up to!
Lisa McLellan
Maybe Dr Helton has been reading all the new, recent evidence concerning the ever widening scandal developing in the world of Dermatology. Kinda hard to ignore this stuff. The truth can be ugly. The present Class Action law suits ain't nothing compared to what may be
oooo, waving, Dr. Helton! Dr. Helton. ooOOooo.
You're so fabulous, I'm referring my sister newly in the Surf City area to your practice. I'll send you two an email shortly.
Great skin and clean pores... for everybody!
All the best,
April Braswell
Online Dating and Relationship Coach
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Looking Froward to more blog posts
David Power
Expert in Hypnosis, Success Thinking and Practical Parenting
Raw food gives me the energy to do anything.
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