Eat This For A Healthy Summer Skin

Warmer weather is finally upon us, and with that, it seems everyone is trying to look and feel their best while taking advantage of the outdoors. Weight management is certainly a huge part of that, with everyone trying to increase their exercise and improve their diet, but surprisingly skincare is another topic I hear come up all the time. We not only want to strut in those cute summer jeans but we also want our skin to glow while we’re doing it. Am I right?

Given all the creams and topical potions that abound to keep your skin at its best, many often overlook the power of nutrition in giving your skin true, lasting vitality. Nourishing our skin from the inside is just as important as protecting it on the outside.

Maybe it’s time to rethink that skin care routine and focus on food, not formulas. What you eat every day can make a big impact on how both you and your skin function.

What foods are best for that? Have a read through for some easy summer diet do’s and don’ts to keep you glowing all year long.

10 Foods for Youthful Skin

1. Berries

Berries are chocked full of antioxidant compounds. Antioxidants help us fight off free radical damage which is, unfortunately, an unavoidable consequence of the world we live in. Our food, our household products, other environmental chemicals and even stress can create free radicals which damage our cells. Antioxidants help knock these out and restore proper balance and function.

2. Cruciferous veggies

Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, bok choy….they are all fantastic when it comes to your skin. They are high in vitamins A and C, which are important for our skin, and the phytochemicals in cruciferous can help reduce inflammation and promote estrogen balance, both which can be a huge boost to your epidermis.

3. Wild Salmon (and other Omega 3 fatty acids)

Healthy fats are key to healthy cells, and healthy cells equal healthy skin. Wild salmon is a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids, known for their powerful role in reducing inflammation. There are more Omega 3 sources besides salmon, however. Other animal sources include mackerel, sardines, tuna, and anchovies. Plant-based sources include chia seeds, hemp hearts, flax seed, and walnuts.

4. Avocado

This tasty fruit is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants which helps keep skin supple and ward off the effects of aging. More reason for some guacamole when the weather heats up!

5. Nuts

Yet another fantastic fat source that is helpful for our cells and also contains a host of skin-protecting antioxidants. Additionally, they are high in fiber, which may not seem directly related to your skin, but anything that supports digestion and promotes regular elimination will help detox your skin and body as well.

6. Coconut oil

We are still on a fat kick here. As you can tell, getting good sources of healthy fats in your diet is key. A fat-free diet is not the way to healthy skin. Coconut oil is another of those powerhouse fats. It has potent anti-microbial properties to ward off bacteria throughout our body and can support our immune system. All of this, in turn, promotes healthier skin. Easy ways to use coconut oil would be with sautéing, using as a fat in baking, or mixed into smoothies. Personally, I like to use full-fat coconut milk in making chia seed pudding to get in a healthy dose.

7. Bone broth

Fluids are super important for keeping out cells well hydrated, so bone broth can certainly help with that, but it’s also a major source of collagen. Collagen, which tends to decrease with age, is what keeps our skin firm and elastic. A little bone broth can go a long way in increasing hydration and giving our skin the building blocks to repair and restore the collagen in our skin. Use as a warm evening beverage or mix into soups or other dishes that call for broth.

8. Fermented foods

We know that fermented foods, or foods rich in natural probiotics, are good for our gut. A healthy intestinal tract equals good digestion and good digestion shows on our skin. When we are absorbing our nutrients properly and eliminating toxins on a regular basis, it will produce noticeable results on the outside as well as the inside. Eat fermented foods daily to balance your gut bacteria and keep that digestive process running smoothly. Examples of fermented foods include sauerkraut, kimchi, beet kvass, water kefir, kombucha, tempeh, pickled veggies, and miso.

While some dairy products are fermented as well, best to keep those to a minimum as dairy is often implicated in inflammation and skin issues.

9. Cilantro

I know many have a love/hate relationship with this herb, but if you are a cilantro lover out there, more reason to use it early and often! Cilantro contains chlorophyll, which has powerful detoxifying properties in the body. Cilantro also supports liver detoxification, which may help reduce or prevent acne by helping rid your liver of toxins more quickly and efficiently. Sprinkle cilantro on anything and everything. Even add to smoothies or pressed homemade juices.

10. Leafy greens

I can’t say enough good things about leafy green vegetables. Kale, spinach, chard, romaine….they are all great sources of iron, calcium, B vitamins and fiber. More importantly for your skin, they are a good boost to your liver for detoxifying the body. As we’ve said before, detoxing from the inside will show outside in your skin, so eat up a variety of greens daily to get that summer glow.

Credence Independent Advisors – China’s manufacturing growth witnesses a boost

August 2, 2014 – The figures for July were promising. According to the National Bureau of Statistics; the official Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), which measures activity in bigger factories and is a key to measure sector’s health rose to 51.7 in July from 51 in June. The rise in figures meant an increase in the expansion.

The improvement and growth in the manufacturing sector is a direct result of a series of steps taken by China in the recent months to help boost its economic growth.

The HSBC PMI survey, which measures manufacturing activity in relatively smaller factories, gave a preliminary reading of 52 for July, which was an 18 month high.

China’s growth stabilizing:

China, which is also the world’s second largest economy, has recently witnessed a series of positive economic data along with the rise in PMI.

In June, China’s economy witnessed a 7.5% rise in the April to June quarter, from a year ago.

Other data also points to the positive developments taking place, with factory output, fixed asset investment and retail sales showing an increase in the recent weeks.

The positive outlook of China’s economy has encouraged policymakers to take steps to help further boost China’s growth.

Planning to cut taxes on smaller companies and speeding up the construction of railway lines across China are part of a series of steps taken by policymakers.

Other steps include China’s central bank making more cash available for banks engaged in lending to agriculture related businesses and smaller companies.

Furthermore, the central bank has also said that it will encourage banks to lend more to exporters in order to boost shipments.

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Alopecia Treatment Market Global Forecast to 2026

Alopecia also called as hair-loss or baldness is a medical condition that refers to loss of hairs from head or any part of the body. The condition can occur in both male and female and at any age. There are five major type of alopecia namely; alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, ciatricial alopecia, traction alopecia, and alopecia totalis. Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disorder in which the immune system of body attacks the healthy hair follicle leading to hair fall. Androgenic alopecia also known as male pattern baldness and female pattern hair loss is a very common type of alopecia and affects many individuals at some stage of life. Ciatricial alopecia also known as scarring alopecia is a condition in which hair follicles are destroyed and replaced by scar tissue. There are only few approved treatment drugs indicated for the treatment of alopecia. For instance, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Cyclosporine.

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The global alopecia treatment market size was valued at US$ 7.4 Bn in 2017, and is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.6% over the forecast period (2018 – 2026).

In recent past, regulatory bodies have approved novel drugs for treatment of alopecia and many drugs are in pipeline, which are expected to receive approval in near future. Approval of novel drugs and presence of robust drug pipeline is expected to drive global alopecia treatment market growth in near future. For instance, in January 2018, Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a U.S.-based company received Fast Track designation from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its novel product CTP-543. CTP-543 is a novel, oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor for the treatment of moderate-to-severe alopecia areata. In April 2018, Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc., finished patient recruitment for Phase 2a trial evaluating CTP-543 for the treatment of moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.

The presence of alternative treatment option for alopecia is expected to be major factor restraining the global alopecia treatment market growth in near future. For instance, methods such as hair transplant surgery, laser and light-based therapies are expected to hinder the growth of market.