Urban people usually do not appreciate the relaxation because we often feel guilty for not being productive. People should know that feeling tension will accelerate the ongoing work throughout your system and produce conditions that can make young people develop symptoms typical of the elderly.

Most of us will deny being stressed, but your skin can’t lie. To check your stress level, check out the signs on your skin.

1. Dry skin
“Chronic stress increases the cortisol hormone levels that can damage the skin’s ability to retain water,” said Peter Elias, MD, a dermatologist from the University of California, United States. As a result, the skin will lose moisture and become dull.

2. Soft wrinkles
Cortisol, the stress hormones, also will increase blood sugar levels which can damage the collagen and elastin, the protein fiber that makes the skin supple and soft. Tension in the facial muscles due to stress can also create permanent wrinkles.

3. Redness
Improve blood circulation that occurs when we are under pressure to widen capillaries. Stress also trigger reddish hue called rosacea. And, because stress weakens the immune system, reddish tinge on the face will probably stay long enough.

4. Acne
Acne is a skin disorder characterized by the growth of small rash due to clogging of skin pores. Acne occurs when hair follicles in the skin becomes blocked. Stress also increases the inflammation that causes clogged hair follicles.

5. Eyestrain
Anxiety will produce a chain reaction; make it hard for eyes to close at night and causing swollen eyes, so the next day your face look bothered by the eyes that looked tired and haggard.

It could affect both legs and may include the calves or even the thighs. But, most importantly, stop eating processed foods and fast foods, all of which are overflowing with salt would really help you in this case.

Swollen ankles, feet and legs, referred to medically as edema, occur when fluid is retained in the spaces between body cells. While edema typically affects the feet, ankles and lower legs, it can also impact any area of the body, causing systemic symptoms.

Symptoms
Initially, the feet, ankles and legs will appear swollen as the day progresses, but after several time, the swelling will set in first thing in the morning and continue to worsen throughout the day. Long-term edema causes pitting: When you press on the swollen area for a few seconds, you will notice an indentation in that area. Continued swelling can cause skin ulcerations.

Home Remedies for Ankle Swelling
Lift ankle so that the leg is straight in front of you on the sofa or on a chair. Place an ice pack, or ice in a plastic bag wrapped in a clean dish towel on the raised ankle.

Apply a cold pack to control the swelling, such as crushed ice in a plastic bag, a cold gel pack, or a bag of frozen peas or green beans. Wrap the cold pack in a dishcloth so that it does not contact your skin directly. When the pack warms up, refreeze it and reapply it later. I use two 12 x 18 in gel packs, so one is always in the freezer.

Vinegar To soothe tendinitis, sprains, strains, and general foot aches, alternate hot and cold vinegar wraps. First, heat equal amounts of vinegar and water. Soak a towel in the mixture, wring it out, and wrap it around your foot. Leave it wrapped for five minutes. Then mix equal parts vinegar and cold water and follow the same procedure. Repeat this entire sequence three times.

Cucumber is another great cure for swollen feet. Place a slice of cucumber on your foot and cover with a cotton cloth or bandage. Cucumber will absorb the fluid and speed recovery.

Lecithin seeds are another effective home remedy for the treatment of Swelling of Feet during Pregnancy. Take 3-4 tablespoon of lecithin seeds every day for 2-3 month. This has a magical effect and shows great result within 2-3 months.

Sleeping or resting in one direction of your body (side turn) and keeping your legs raised using soft cushion reduces swelling of feet.

Boil 1-2 glass of water containing half tablespoon molasses (gud) and one tablespoon saunf, and boil it down to half. Leave it wrapped for five minutes. Duncan. Vessels and capillaries tear, leaking blood. Repeat this entire sequence three times.

It is also found that Vitamin E-rich food is good for patients suffering from Swelling of Feet during Pregnancy. Some of the Vitamin E-rich food is spinach, almond oil, sweet potato, sunflower seeds, and wheat germs.

Sit on the carpet and stretch your leg in the front, rotate your leg 10-15 times in a clockwise direction and then in the same way rotate in the anti-clock wise direction for 10-15 times. This reduces swelling of feet and improves blood circulation in the feet.

I know you have heard stories and theories upon which under eye bags are developed but which one is the right one? They all have a little bit of truth to them. The author talks about why under eye bags develop and what is the best way to treat them. She gives tips on the best eye cream to resolve the issue at hand, focusing on the ingredients.

Under eye bags are not pleasant for anyone involved. I know I hate waking up and looking in the mirror seeing dark circles under my eyes and wondering how that happened. This is the reason I decided to a little research to find out why this happens and what I can do to treat my under eye area. From what I have read it seemed like everyone has a theory of why they happen and how to treat them from using a home remedy to getting a prescription eye cream from a Dermatologist. After sorting through all the information I found out the true medical reason for under eye bags and the best treatments that are offered for consumption by us, the consumers.

The true medical reason for the raccoon eyes that you may experience start from the capillaries. These tiny little blood vessels rest underneath the thin skin of your eyes. What happens is that because of how thin these blood vessels are, some of the red blood cells get lost and travel away from where they should be heading getting stuck in the skin. Chrysin, a naturally occurring enzyme, is what comes to the rescue in this situation. Breaking down the blood cells that run away and then the problem is solved. The only issue is once in a while the broken down blood cells leave a little bit extra when they are removed; their hemoglobin which is the reason blood cells are red. This then leaves that purplish color under your eyes. So under eye bags are not caused by lack of water, poor diet, or staying up late. It is just a natural occurrence that everyone has to put up with once in a while.

Now that we know how under eye bags occur, we can tackle the issue of treating them. This is when using an eye cream or gel comes into play. Due to the fact that the issues spring forth from under the skin, you are going to need an eye cream that treats from the inside out and specifically tackles the issue at hand. An ingredient known as Haloxyl has been proven to help out with under eye bags by adding a helping hand in the fight against runaway red blood cells. Haloxyl does this by adding more chrysin to the equation doubling you under eye discoloration army. Using this ingredient in an eye cream will help greatly in reducing the dark circles that are under your eyes.

My suggestion would be to do your research on different eye creams and eye gels to pick your favorite. Visit review websites, talk to friends, and use your own experience to make the ride into a color free face as easy as possible. Remember, it is not your fault when under eye bags appear but it will be your fault when they last longer than they have to. Take the time and find an eye cream that truly works, it will be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made.

Hopefully you never had to endure a situation of someone close to you to suffer from transient ischemic attach (TIA), also known as mini stoke, or from a stroke. In any case, you should be familiar with both kinds of stroke as they both destroy brain tissue and can produce similar long-term effects. But there are important differences in what causes them and in the symptoms that tell you which kind of stroke is happening.

Ischemic Stroke:

According to statistics, 80 percent of strokes belong to the ischemic stroke kind. These mini-strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is blocked by plaque-clogged arteries or by blood clots. This means that blood is not circulating properly inside the brain causing brain cells to die if even for a few minutes no oxygen is transmitted to them via the blood. Read the rest of this entry »

Cellulite is an usual term used to describe overfilled fat pockets right under your skin. These are fat cells that have become enlarged causing these cells to take up more space between the skins connective tissues than normal. The fat then expands these spaces resulting in the overlying skin dimpling, often called the orange peel effect. It is obviously not too pretty, that is for sure.

It appears in ninety percent of post adolescent women, but is rarely seen in men (not fair). Common areas where cellulite tends to appear, are the thighs, buttocks, and the abdomen. Contrary to popular belief, cellulite is not related to obesity, since it occurs in overweight, normal, and thin women. As you might have already guessed, it causes many image problems and many women avoid wearing short skirts or shorts because of it. Read the rest of this entry »