| How to Soak for Beautiful Skin Posted: 06 Mar 2017 04:00 PM PST Everyone wants to have smooth baby soft skin. There are a variety of methods you can use to help you skin stay soft and beautiful. EditUsing Kitchen Supplies - Figure out the proper way to soak. When soaking in a bath to moisturize your skin, remember to limit your exposure to water to 20 minutes. Any longer could dry out your skin. Keep water lukewarm. Hot water can cause skin to peel and flake.
- Try milk and honey. Milk contains lactate, which has exfoliating properties, and honey has softening, moisturizing properties. Soaking in a milk and honey bath can help improve the quality of your skin.
- Use full fat milk or powdered milk and pure honey. Full fat milk can help moisturize the skin as well as helping to exfoliate.[1]
- Pour 1 to 2 cups of milk and half a cup of honey under warm, running water and wait for the tub to fill. Mix the milk and honey into the water until the mixture if uniformed throughout.[2]
- Get in the bath and soak for as long as you feel comfortable. Once you get out, gently pat your skin dry.[3]
- Use champagne or red wine. While extensive research is lacking, many celebrities and beauty enthusiasts claim they notice their skin becoming softer, lighter, and younger looking when they soak in red wine or champagne. This may be due to antioxidants in red wine and tartaric acid in champagne, both of which can potentially lighten skin.[4]
- Pour a glass of wine or champagne in a running bath. Mix the alcohol into the water and climb into the tub. Soak for about 20 minutes.[5]
- Many feel soaking in alcohol is a waste of money, but the good news is the effects will be the same if you use champagne that's gone flat or wine that's turned bad. If you have any old alcohol sitting around, you could use it for a bath rather than letting it go to waste.[6]
- Use herbs. A variety of herbs and spices, some of which you probably have in your kitchen right now, can be used in a bath to revitalize skin. If you have any spices you don't frequently use, try throwing them into a bath.
- Sage, rosemary, peppermint, chamomile, and green tea have a positive effect on the skin for some. The scents of these herbs can also be calming, if you're looking for a bath as a means to wind down.[7]
- You can either sprinkle herbs into your tea are brew a herbal tea ahead of time. Take one to two cups of your tea and add it to your bathwater. Any excess herbs should be removed from the tea kettle and placed in a washcloth. Tie the top of the washcloth together and leave it in the bath while you soak.[8]
- Take an oatmeal bath. Oatmeal baths are a very popular method to treat dry skin. Oatmeal can sooth dry and itchy skin and also helps moisturize skin.
- For an oatmeal bath, either use colloidal oatmeal or run a few cups of regular oatmeal through a food processor. This will mix better with the bathwater.[9]
- You can also add baking powder, coconut milk, or olive oil for added softness.[10]
- Mix the oatmeal and any other ingredients you're using into a warm bath. Stir until dissolved and then hop in. Soak for 20 minutes and, when you're done, gently pat your skin dry.[11]
- Moisturize after your bath. Once you get out of a bath, use your regular moisturizer on your legs, arms, shoulders, and face. This will make the effects of the soak last longer and replenish any oils lost through the bathing process.
EditUsing Epsom Salt - Take a bath with epsom salt. Epsom salt is not actually salt but a naturally occurring mineral compound. It has a number of health benefits, including moisturizing and rejuvenating dry, cracked skin. You can take a bath using epsom salt if you want better skin.[12]
- Add 2 cups of epsom salt to a warm bath and let the salt dissolve. Do not add any soap or other beauty products as it can interfere with the salt.[13]
- Soak in the water for at least 12 minutes. When you get out of the tub, gently pat your skin dry using a towel.[14]
- For optimal results, try to bathe in epsom salt three times each week.[15]
- Exfoliate your skin. You can also use epsom salt to exfoliate your skin. Exfoliation is a process by which dead skin and debris are removed. Many people exfoliate their faces on a regular basis to keep skin clear and prevent acne.
- While taking a shower or bath, mix epsom salt in with bath gel or shampoo and rub the mixture over rough patches of skin like the elbows and knees. Rinse thoroughly.[16]
- If you want to exfoliate your face, mix in half a teaspoon of epsom salt in with your regular cleansing cream and then use as usual.[17]
- Add baby oil or olive oil to epsom salt mixtures. If your skin is particularly dry, try adding baby oil or olive oil to epsom salt mixtures. These oils can help moisturize dry skin. Add a few drops of baby or olive oil to an exfoliating mixture or half a cup to an epsom salt bath.[18]
- Moisturize. When you finish using epsom salt, always moisturize. Using a quality lotion can replenish any oils lost from the exposure to water. While epsom salt is good for the skin, it can easily dry out your skin during the exfoliation process.
EditCaring for Dry Feet - Wash your feet each day with warm water and soap. Many people worry about dry, cracked feet. The skin on your feet is easily damaged due to day-to-day walking and one of the simplest ways to manage dry feet is washing them each day with warm water and soap.
- Keep the water you use lukewarm. Water that's too hot can dry out skin further.[19]
- Simply lather a washcloth with hand soap or bath soap and scrub your feet until dirt and dry skin comes off. You should do this each day when you shower.[20]
- Exfoliate your feet. Dry feet can definitely benefit from an exfoliation process. Exfoliating your feet a few times a week can help them stay smooth and clean.
- Many beauty stores and drug stores sell exfoliation creams specifically designed for foot care. If you choose this route, simply follow the directions on the package.[21]
- You can also use epsom salt. Add half a cup of epsom salt to a basin of lukewarm water and soak your feet for 20 minutes. Dry your feet and then add two drops of peppermint oil to your usual moisturizer and rub that into your feet.[22]
- If your feet are particularly cracked or dry, consider buying a pumice stone or callous shaver. These are loofah-like devices designed to help loosen dead skin from difficult areas like the heels, between the toes, and ankles.
- Moisturize daily. Another simple way to keep your feet soft is to simply moisturize each day. Simply apply your normal moisturize to your feet after a shower. You may also want to buy a cream specifically designed for feet from a beauty or department store. Pay attention to areas like your heals and between the toes, as these areas tend to dry out most easily.[23]
- Always pat your skin dry. Rubbing dry can irritate skin and undo any softening, moisturizing effects.
- Wash and moisturize your feet then add a little Vaseline and massage then put on docks and sleep well over night the next morning you'll wake up with soft and supple feet.
- If you suffer from extremely dry skin, lanolin oil may help moisturize your skin.
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| How to Tolerate Those You Have a Personality Clash With Posted: 06 Mar 2017 08:00 AM PST It can be difficult living or working with people who have very different personalities or beliefs from you. However, you should not treat any person who you can't tolerate with disdain or intolerance. By giving the person a chance and avoiding destructive exchanges by acting with civility and respect, you can tolerate those persons with whom you have a personality clash. EditGetting to Know the Person Better - Identify your problem with the person. In many cases, a personality conflict arises because of expectations, differences of opinion, or some other underlying issue. Identifying what your problem is with a person may help you realize that your conflict is foolish, which in turn may help you build a positive relationship with the person.[1]
- Consider if you've had a bad experience with the person, or if you're relying on rumors or someone else's conflict to inform your opinion on the other person.[2]
- If you've had a legitimate problem with the person, addressing it can be the first step to resolving the issue.
- Take responsibility for your actions. You are in control your actions and many of the negative attitudes you harbor are influenced directly by you. By taking responsibility for your interactions with a person you can't tolerate, you can begin to move forward in your relationship with the person.[3]
- Negative thoughts cultivate negative actions. If you decide to give the person a legitimate chance, you may help cultivate positive changes in your interactions with them.[4]
- For example, if you are in a meeting or in a class with this person and they start to speak, don't immediately tune them out. Instead, listen closely and see the positive in their statements. If you can't find anything, tell yourself it took a lot of courage to speak up.
- Consider the other person's perspectives. Every person has their own perspectives and opinions that are formed based on their experiences. Consider where this person is coming from in their behaviors. By acknowledging that she perspectives that differ from yours can help you to give the person a chance.[5]
- You cannot begin to shift your relationship with the person until you acknowledge that your truth is not the only or right view.
- Let go of your expectations. Conflict can begin with expectations of others. Letting go of unrealistic or negative expectations may not only help you change your attitude on the person, but could also sew the seeds of a more positive environment.[6]
- Accept that no person is perfect. Imperfection adds character and letting go of any expectations of perfection will help you focus on the positive in others.[7]
- If the person says something negative, consider it briefly and then let it go. Being negative can only cause further problems.[8]
- Accept the person as they are. Holding a grudges and dwelling on conflict will only exacerbate problems. Accepting the person as they are and letting go of conflict can help you to move on in your interactions.[9]
- Acceptance can help remove negative attitudes towards the person and help you give the person a chance to redeem herself. It can also decrease stress and in your life.[10]
- See the positive qualities in the person. Holding on to negative thoughts and attitudes about another person is draining and if you constantly entertain them, they can become stronger. Learning to see the positive in any person may help to shift your relationship with her.[11]
- Even the worst person has good qualities. It might take some time to recognize them, but being able to see the positive traits in a person can help you to give her a chance.
- Get to know the person. Ask the person if you can have a friendly conversation and exchange views with her. This kind of conversation can help you to understand her viewpoints and may provide you context or information that can change your opinion of her.
- Ask your conversation mate lots of questions so that you have a chance to get to know them more than superficially.
- Be respectful and don't debate with the person. Always be respectful of other person and don't debate or fight with the person about his views or experiences. Being respectful and not arguing can give you the chance to consider his perspectives. You may find that even if you don't agree with the person, that she isn't as insufferable as you thought.[12]
- Remember that you can learn from any conversation and arguing is counterproductive to moving on in your relationship.[13]
EditAvoiding Destructive Exchanges - Determine the source of your conflict. Your conflict with an intolerable person likely arises from a difference of opinion or intolerance help you avoid situations where you're likely to encounter the person's offending behaviors.[14]
- Accept the difference and move on. Acknowledge that the other person clashes with you. This can help you move on from any situation in which you may encounter the person and not get irritated when you do see her.[15]
- Stay polite and professional. No matter how insufferable the person is, always remain polite and professional. Not only can disengaging keep a bad situation from escalating but will also cast you in a much more positive light.[16]
 - Always be polite to others, even if they aren't to you. The truism "you win more bees with honey than vinegar" is something you can apply to any aspect of your life and relationships with other people. Leaving a bad impression on colleagues or friends because you lost your cool can have lasting consequences for you.[17]
- Remember to extend civility because the person may be going through something about which you have no idea. This doesn't legitimate bad behavior on their part, but it also doesn't mean you have to rise to their aggression.[18]
- You can't control all situations or people, but you can choose how you'll respond to them. Meeting the person with positivity will keep your attitude positive and may also result in a positive resolution to anything.[19]
- For example, if someone sends you a nasty email, don't react to it immediately. Draft a response and wait 24 hours to send it. Revisit the email the next day and you will likely tone down your response, which can keep a situation from escalating.
- If something bad happens, such as losing your job, thank your employer for the opportunity and say "this is a change to find something better that I truly love."
- Taking this tactic can also let the other person think they're in control of the situation, which you may need to do to avoid her further.[20]
- Limit contact with the person. If you are constantly exposed to the intolerable person, it can have significant impact on your attitude. Limiting or stopping contact with the person can help decrease the stress you experience in their presence.[21]
- If you can't remove a person from your life entirely, or you don't want to hurt him, you can limit your exposure to him.[22]
- You can also counteract the person's negativity by pointing out the positive in what he says or does. This way, you don't get drawn down his negative path.[23]
- There are different ways to limit contact with the person. For example, if you are at a meeting or in a class, don't sit near them or move if they are close to you. This also works in social settings.
- If you have to engage with the person either professionally or personally, remember to keep the contact civil and polite. Keep what you say limited and watch that you don't use any inflammatory language or statements that may be misinterpreted.
- You can always cancel events or call in sick if you absolutely cannot handle dealing with the person in question.
- Get mediation from an independent person. If all other tactics to tolerate a person with whom you clash fail, have an independent person act as a mediator. This measure can help diffuse the situation and may find a more constructive and less destructive way for you to proceed in your relationship to the person.[24]
- Mediators can be any authority figure such as a boss or a teacher.
- It's important that you not involve mutual friends to mediate. This could cause you to lose friends.
- It is good to be kind, loving, soft, and gentle. It may seem hard, but this is sometimes better than more negative and/or permanent measures.
- Recognize when positive measures may not work. You are ultimately the judge of your situation. Choose wisely before acting on impulse alone.
- If someone is repeatedly disrespectful, rude, threatening, or violent towards you then it might be better to solve the problem permanently.
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| How to Boost Thyroid Function Posted: 06 Mar 2017 12:00 AM PST An under-functioning thyroid, or hypothyroidism, can impact your energy levels, fertility, mood, weight, sexual interest, and ability to think clearly. Thyroid-related problems can affect all your daily activities. Over 20 million Americans have thyroid disease, while worldwide an estimated 200 million people have some thyroid disease.[1][2] If you have an under-active thyroid, there are ways you can boost your thyroid function. EditImproving Your Thyroid Function Through Diet - Eat a diet of whole, fresh foods. If you have thyroid problems, you should adopt a healthier, clean eating diet plan. This generally means your diet consists is one of whole, non-processed foods. Promoting a healthy lifestyle for yourself leads to healthier thyroid function.[3]
- Clean diets full of unprocessed and whole foods help eliminate inflammatory foods, which can have negative effects on your thyroid.
- Many people who have thyroid issues have gluten sensitivities. Try to limit, or eliminate completely, the gluten in your food.
- Avoid alcohol and stimulants. To help promote healthy functioning of your thyroid you should avoid alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco products. These products cause stress hormones to increase, which can affect your thyroid and lead to a hormone imbalance.[4]
- If you don't want to give up alcohol and caffeine forever, you should cut them out of your diet for a few weeks, then use them in moderation. There are some studies that suggest black coffee may be beneficial for neurological health.
- Incorporate foods that support your thyroid. Certain foods can help your thyroid work better. For any thyroid disease, make sure you include the foods that support your thyroid gland. These foods include:[5][6]
 - Berries, such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, blackberries, elderberries, salmon berries, and blackberries. Berries contain high levels of antioxidants which help boost your immune system and dampen inflammation.
- Lots of fresh vegetables. Include a wide variety of colors, such as greens, plus red, orange, yellow, and purple vegetables, and all types of vegetables, like leafy, stem, florets, and tubers.
- Fish, like salmon, mackerel and tuna. These fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Non-fish sources of omega-3 fatty acids are walnuts, borage, and flaxseed oils. Omega-3 fatty acids are important building blocks for naturally produced anti-inflammatory substances in your body.
- Foods with vitamin D. You can eat fish and mushrooms, or dairy products fortified with vitamin D. To increase vitamin D, you can also spend 10 to 15 minutes in the sun.
- High-quality protein. Try to get one at every meal. Good sources of protein include poultry, beans, eggs, legumes, and nuts.
- Increase your intake of thyroid-supporting nutrients. You should increase the amount of foods with nutrients that boost the function of your thyroid. Try to eat at least one serving of food containing these nutrients each day.
- Eat more vitamin A. Foods high in Vitamin A include vegetables, like sweet potato, spinach and other dark leafy greens, carrots, pumpkin, broccoli, red peppers, summer squash; fruit such as cantaloupe, mangoes, and apricots; legumes, meat, liver, and fish.[7]
- Tyrosine is essential for good thyroid function. You can find this in turkey or egg whites.
- Selenium also helps regulate thyroid production. Brazil nuts are the best source of selenium. You can also find selenium in tuna, mushrooms, beef, sunflower seeds, halibut, and soybeans.[8]
- Check your iodine. In developing countries, supplementing your iodine intake with iodine-based salt can improve thyroid function; however, in many developed countries, you may be at risk for an excess of iodine, which can cause autoimmune thyroiditis. Talk to your doctor about your iodine intake and if you need to adjust it.
- Limit thyroid-suppressing foods. If you are have hypothyroidism, that means your thyroid works slower than normal. Some foods may interfere with your thyroid's function by suppressing it, which can make hypothyroidism worse. Limit certain vegetables, such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, rutabagas, broccoli, and bok choy. These foods can interfere with iodine uptake in the thyroid. If you want to eat them, make sure to steam them and don't eat them raw.[9]
- It is recommended to limit peanuts/peanut butter as this can interfere with iodine uptake in our bodies.
- It is recommended to eliminate foods which contains high mercury content. Some examples of these foods are swordfish, shark and most tuna.
- You should eliminate foods that have high levels of mercury, such as swordfish, mackerel, shark, and most tuna. These foods interfere with your thyroid.
EditBoosting Thyroid Function Through Lifestyle Changes - Minimize stress. Stress can have negative effects on your thyroid. Stress overworks the adrenal glands, which can accompany an underactive thyroid. Cortisol levels are also increased by stress, which affects insulin levels and hunger.[10]
- Stress also causes people to overeat or turn to junk food, which can negatively affect the thyroid.
- Learn stress-relieving techniques, such as deep breathing, yoga, or tai chi. Other approaches can include meditation, massage, and getting enough sleep.
- Taking time off from your responsibilities can be very beneficial and restorative as well.
- Do more aerobic exercise. Increasing your level of physical activity can also help boost your thyroid function. You should set a goal of 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days a week.[11]
- Try walking, swimming, rowing machines, ellipticals, stair steppers, or any form of cardio exercise that you enjoy. Talk to your physician to make sure there are no limitations.
- Start slow and progress at your own pace. Set reasonable goals for yourself.
- Incorporate more strength training. Strength training can also help boost your thyroid function.[12] You should add two to three days of strength training to your weekly exercise routine. Strength training also helps promote weight loss and reduce stress.
- Try using weight machines at the gym. You can also lift free weights. Talk to your doctor about the proper exercises for you.
EditSupporting Your Thyroid Function Medically - See your doctor. If you have any of the risk factors or symptoms of thyroid disease, see your doctor and let her know your concerns. Thyroid disease can be treated and the outcomes are generally very good. You will need to get a blood test as well as a physical exam and review of your symptoms.[13]
- Don't put off seeing your physician. Knowing is always better than not knowing.
- Certain medications can interfere with your thyroid function. When you visit your doctor, you should let her know about any medications you take, including supplements or natural, herbal remedies. If you have been prescribed drugs such as lithium, thioamides, alpha interferon, interleukin-2, cholestyramine, perchlorate, expectorants, aluminum hydroxide and raloxifene, talk to your physician about the risk of thyroid disease.
- Undergo thyroid replacement therapy. Thyroid replacement therapy is a medically prescribed treatment for hypothyroidism. It helps replace normal thyroid function. The most common is synthetic T4 that works the same way as the T4 your body makes.[14]
- The synthetic T4 is taken once a day by mouth, usually in the morning thirty minutes before breakfast.
- Take a supplement. You can help boost your thyroid function by taking nutritional and vitamin supplements that provide the body with the nutrients needed to support a healthy supplement. Do not start taking supplements without speaking to a practitioner who is well versed in this area of expertise. Taking supplements to specifically affect thyroid function should be guided approach.[15]
- You can take supplements for vitamin D, vitamin A, zinc, selenium, B12, and omega-3 fats.
- Make sure when you take a selenium supplement that you don't take over 200 mg a day.[16]
EditUnderstanding the Thyroid - Learn the importance of the thyroid. The thyroid gland plays a very important role in a number of critical functions. The thyroid helps maintain energy levels, normal temperature, weight, clear thinking, the response of the body to other hormones, and the synthesis of proteins. The thyroid is located at the base of the neck and wraps around the front of the neck, like a bow tie or a butterfly. Thyroid problems can develop suddenly or develop over the course of years.[17]
- The most common conditions that affect the thyroid are hypothyroidism, which is an underactive thyroid, and hyperthyroidism, an overactive thyroid.
- The most common form of hypothyroid disease is Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder where the body is producing antibodies to the thyroid. This leads to the decreased production of thyroid hormones and an underactive thyroid.
- Recognize the risk factors. There are a number of factors that may put you at risk for hypothyroidism. Knowing the risk factors can help you determine if any symptoms you have may be related to your thyroid function. If any of these risk factors apply to you, talk to your physician about thyroid screening. Screening can help diagnose thyroid disease early. These risk factors include:[18]
- Age: As with many disorders, the risk of hypothyroidism increases as you age.
- Gender: Women are at greater risk for hypothyroidism.
- Family History: Thyroid disease tends to run in families. If a close relative has had thyroid disease, you are at greater risk.
- Autoimmune disease: The presence of any autoimmune disease increases the risk of thyroid disease.
- Medical history of radiation to the neck or chest.
- Diagnose thyroid problems. Thyroid disease is diagnosed by both physical symptoms and lab results. Your doctor will take blood and test your thyroid stimulating hormones (TSH) to determine if you are at risk.
- Symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, depression, difficulty concentrating, weight gain, slower heartbeats, dry skin, thinning hair, sensitivity to cold, irregular menstrual cycles, constipation, and swelling around the neck.
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