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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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18 Super Foods Detox Program

September 8th 2008 04:32

If you’ve 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

Proteins:
Pulses, including beans, lentils and seeds
Nuts
Oily fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel or sardines

Vegetables and fruits:
Broccoli
Beetroot
Berries: Blackcurrants, blackberries, cherries and cranberries
Cabbage or brussel sprouts
Carrots
Citrus fruits such as lemons, lime and grapefruit
Garlic – fresh cloves
Ginger – fresh root
Onions – any type
Tomatoes
Watercress

Dairy:
Cheese, yogurt or milk (goats or sheep)

Starches:[
Rice – brown, wild or red

Fats and Sugars:
Honey – any variety, set or runny
Oils – any vegetable, seed or nut

Unlimited water, herbs and spices can be consumed however no salt should be eaten. Every meal should contain foods from at least two categories. Some foods from each category should be eaten each day to ensure a balanced diet.

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Beating Stress The Natural Way

September 4th 2008 04:43

We all know that stress can be one of the biggest contributors to a rosacea flare up. I know because it’s 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 it’s hard to keep the stress levels down when you’re 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. I’m a naturally nervous type person anyhow and find myself in a lot of stressful situations. These are my top 5 stress relievers.

5 simple things to do to relieve stress:
1. Drinking lots of water throughout the day. It’s as simple as that. Our bodies are made up of mostly water and we need to stay well hydrated. Not only do we need water to replenish what we lose daily, but drinking extra water helps to flush out toxins in the body that can cause stress. I actually found out about this while on a “water kick” I made a conscious effort to drink more water and found that my mood had lifted tremendously. My family noticed it too. I believe it certainly does help.
2. Exercise: I am totally guilty of not doing this but I have gone through plenty of exercise phases in the past and have recently made an effort to get out there and become more active. I feel more alive, healthier, more positive and less stressed. There is no need to go hard and fast, especially if you tend to blush after exercise. I go beet red after moderate exercise so I need to keep it fairly low. Oh, don’t forget to stay as cool as possible. Don’t exercise in the middle of a hot summer’s day and remember to splash cool water on your face afterwards.
3. Meditation is a fantastic way to relax and unwind. You don’t need to do it yogi style, although if you want to that’s great. Just lying down or sitting comfortably and simply listening to your favourite relaxing music and imagining something pleasant is all you need to do at this stage. Try to make time to do this daily for at least 10 minutes.
4. Laughter: We all enjoy a good laugh. Laughing is one of the best things you can do to help relieve stress and stay in a positive state of mind. Watch a comedy movie, pal around with a friend who makes you laugh; play with your children, whatever makes you giggle. Not only do you feel good but a daily dose of laughter is crucial to a healthy body. Healthy mind, healthy body…
5. If you can’t manage to do any of the above and you find yourself in a state of stress or panic, deep breathing works wonders. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, you’ll be surprised how such a simple form of stress relief is often overlooked

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Importance of a

August 20th 2008 07:08

It’s 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 you’re 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 I’m back to a nice healthy pink

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Crock Pot Chicken Stock

August 5th 2008 04:18

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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Poached Salmon Burger

August 1st 2008 06:19

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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Pregnancy and Roaccutane Warning

July 28th 2008 03:18

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 wasn’t very happy about that and wished, hoped, prayed for a natural so I wouldn’t 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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Avoiding Paraben Preservatives in Rosacea Skin Care

July 21st 2008 09:40

Some interesting information from the Rosacea Treatment Clinic regarding a certain preservative found in a lot of commercial creams and cosmetics.
Paraben preservatives, alkyl esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, including methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben, are problematic components in virtually all mass-marketed cosmetics including facial cleansers, shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers and make-up.
Parabens are included in products to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi and mold and to extend shelf life up to and beyond the point of opening. Most skin care products containing parabens have a shelf life of approximately 4 years

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Juicing Vegetables

July 13th 2008 03:14

What better way to increase your vitamin and mineral intake, boost your energy and general feeling of wellbeing than to juice your own vegetables and fruits. It’s delicious, healthy and natural and the easiest way to ensure you are eating your daily serve of vegetables and fruit, especially for those who seem to have a hard time preparing and eating vegetables.

Vegetables, especially colourful vegetables appear to fight inflammation and are therefore highly recommended for rosacea sufferers. There has been some debate on whether or not nightshade vegetables such as tomatoes should be consumed while trying anti-inflammatory style diet. I have no reactions to these foods so I can and do freely eat them. They are high in phytonutrients, vitamin c and beta carotene and are a huge part of my diet. I include them in a lot of my juices as they add great flavour. If you think you may have a reaction to them, or any member of the nightshade family, just avoid them for a couple of weeks

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Potato and Leek Soup

July 11th 2008 01:44

Leeks and potatoes are alkaline vegetables and therefore is a great way for those trying an alkaline based diet to help improve their symptoms. This is one of the popular soups that I made in a cafe I was once involved with. It is delicious and just what you need on a cold winters day plus its packed with vitamins. As leeks belong to the same family as onions and garlic, the health benefits of this soup is ideal to help the strengthen the immune system and ward off those nasty bugs and germs. Quick and easy to make.

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