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Adults between the ages of nineteen and fifty need 1000 milligrams of calcium per day, which adults aged fifty one and over need to increase their calcium intake to 1200 milligrams per day.

Ever feel like you’ve got a bad case of ADD?  Or do you feel so unfocused at times it’s interfering with your job and productivity?  The word on the street is that Fish Oil is working wonders on ADD-ish type behaviors.  Fish Oil (Omega 3) has been know to be extremely beneficial in lowering high cholesterol and protecting the heart, but new studies are showing significant improvements in mental clarity and alertness.  It’s worth a try, as there are virtually zero side effects from taking Fish Oil.  If you want to step up your game, try Fish Oil caplets and see if you notice a difference. 

Best Vitamins and Minerals for Skin

“Topical Vitamin C can prevent the consequences of prolonged sun exposure which can lead to skin cancer,” says Karen E. Burke, MD, in a news release. “Supplementation with natural Vitamin E in 400 mg per day has been noted to reduce photodamage, wrinkles and improve skin texture.”

Have winter skin?  Drench your skin in vitamins and moisture with Supernatural Botanicals Body Lotions and Body Sprays.  I dare you to try to find anything that feels or smells better than this.  Amazing!   Check them out here. 

   Studies have shown that people who eat diets rich in Omega-3 (found in salmon and nuts) tested high for mental sharpness.  It’s certainly possible to consume Omega-3s in supplements, but taking in vitamins via real, whole foods is far more satisfying than a supplement. 

In 2008, the beauty industry transitioned its focus to eco-friendly, all-natural products, but in 2009, the focus is reaching beyond all-natural/eco-friendly products into the realm of all-natural ingredients that are specifically beneficial to the skin.  One of the standouts amongst all-natural skincare ingredients is blueberries. 

Beauty Trend Watch says:  Blueberries are chock full of amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids, and blueberries are another super food that will be used to fight aging in beauty products. Also known as a “super fruit,” blueberries have long been known for its ability to revitalize the skin.  It’s only a matter of time until we see eco-conscious retailers using these ingredients.

We’ve had you covered all along!  Our Mixed Berry Ultra Exfoliating Spa Soap is loaded with blueberry and strawberry seeds, providing your skin with a mini-microdermabrasion to exfoliate lifeless and dull skin, while creating beautiful, soft, sexy skin.  Ultra-conditioning, ultra-beneficial. 

Click here to view:  Supernatural Botanicals Mixed Berry Ultra Exfoliating Bar 

   Taking a multivitamin remains to be one of the easiest ways to stay healthy for very little effort.   In real time, it’s almost impossible to take in the required nutrients your body needs via your diet.   The human body needs nutrients to function properly.  When there is a deficiency, we are in danger of becoming seriously ill or even dying.  Vitamin supplementation can reverse illness caused by vitamin deficiency, sometimes miraculously.

We need vitamin D, especially in the winter months, when our skin lacks sun exposure.  According to experts, Dr. Oz being one of which, we should consume 1000 International Units, or IUs, daily for proper vitamin D dosing.   Vitamin E has been considered liquid gold in keeping skin looking young and full of elasticity (my mother being a shinning example of this, and being a vitamin E lover for as long as I can remember…she looks at least 10 years younger than she is.)   Vitamin C is better than ever this time of year to ward off cold-causing germs by strengthening your immunity. 

If you take prescription medications, check with your pharmacist to assure there are no cross reactions to multivitamins with prescriptions meds.  Otherwise, there’s absolutely no reason you shouldn’t be taking a multivitamin on a daily basis.  We love big results with little effort, and that’s exactly what a multi will do for you.  Read labels, stay informed, and choose what works for you.  Take a multi daily.  It will help your body to function more efficiently, and it makes your skin glow.  It’s a win-win anyway you slice it. 

As we continue to fight the good fight in saving our skin from aging, try these tips in your fight.

1.  Keep up the good workout:  The get-happy vibe from your lunch-time Spinning class can also help lower levels of cortisol, a hormone that peaks during times of chronic stress, causing a surge in free radicals and inflammation all over your body, including your face.  Regular exercise helps keep stress and cortisol levels in check. 

2.  Sleep more:  While you snooze, your body has a chance to repair cells and reset hormone levels, including your cortisol.  8 hours a night…..make it happen.   

3.  Take a supplement:  As part of your diet, omega 3 fatty acids help water, oxygen, and vitamins penetrate skin cells.  Besides, how easy is this to accomplish?  Painless!

4.  Wear caffeine, don’t gulp it:  A little java can make you feel more alert, but sipping it all day long keeps cortisol circulating in your blood.  The constant stimulation puts your body in a stressed, heart-pumping state.  Use caffeine in face or eye creams to constrict blood vessels, leaving skin tighter and fresher. 

5.  Try a massage or yoga:  Any activity that makes you breathe deeper and easier is a good stress alleviator. 

6.  Wear SPF 30 daily:  Read labels and choose a sunblock formula with titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, or a combination of both.  Sun worshipers beware, your skin looks 50 when you are 30.  Keep the sun off your skin, especially your face.

7.  Load up on antioxidants:  Think of free radicals as little arsonists running through your body, starting fires that damage healthy cells beyond repair.  Antioxidants are the firefighters that put out the flames before they can potentially get out of control and cause serious diseases such as cancer as well as premature skin aging.

8.  Don’t over exfoliate:  Inflammation makes skin sensitive and less able to tolerate harsh chemicals.  If using a heavy-duty exfoliator, restrict it’s use to once or twice a week. 

9.  Treat breakouts right:  Stress can increase acne, studies show.  That’s because excess cortisol inflames and clogs your pores, causing bacteria to pool and pimples to erupt.  Use Benzoyl peroxide to keep breakouts at bay.

10.  Shop smarter:  Make better choices when buying facial soaps or cleansers.  Avoid products heavily laden with oils and perfumes.  You know what my friends and I won’t go without, right?  

    I wouldn’t dream of washing my face with anything else.  Why would I?  I’ve had so much success with these face and body spa bars.  Gorgeous, glowing skin and no breakouts…what’s not to love? 

I adore container gardening, especially herbs!  I’ve found it much easier to keep the bunnies and squirrels out of your sprouts if you opt for the containers.  Plus, you can bring them indoors for the winter. 

I grabbed a few containers from outside and brought them in to share with you.  These herbs are Sweet Basil and Rosemary.    I’ve been using my Rosemary a lot this weekend, once in a vegetarian Ronaldo Italian dish and another for pan-roasted potatoes with Rosemary and olive oil.  The Sweet Basil was thinned out last weekend for a great homemade pesto….(words cannot even describe the fabulosity of that pesto!) 

Using fresh herbs really adds a dose of gourmet to your meals.  Herbs have scads of medicinal and therapeutic benefits as well.  In fact, scientific studies have established that compounds in basil oil have potent antioxidants, hence anti-aging, anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-microbial properties.  It is traditionally used for supplementary treatment of stress, asthma, and diabetes.  And Rosemary is extremely high in iron, calcium, and Vitamin B6 and is thought to increase memory. 

And using a variety of fresh herbs in your meals makes you look like a rock star in the kitchen!  Variety, freshness, taste galore!   Love it!   Herb gardens are beautiful, good for your health, and delicious.  ….plus, that rock star thing….just sayin’.