Your SKIN is The Largest and Most Noticeable Organ:
Discussion on How to Take Care
of this Important Organ
By
Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh, MD, NMD
05/01/2014
This document provides an overview of health from Dr. Scunziano's perspective. It discusses how health is determined by genetics, mind, and gut, with the mind and gut influencing each other. A major focus is on the gut microbiome and how an unhealthy microbiome can lead to disease. Lifestyle choices that compromise health are identified, like sugar, dairy, processed foods, and environmental toxins. The document provides recommendations for maintaining or achieving health, such as making one's home a stress-free zone, eating whole foods, limiting toxins, and choosing to be the best version of oneself.
This document discusses the importance of whole, natural foods for optimal health and longevity. It defines food of life as whole foods created by nature and minimally processed. It warns of the negative health impacts of the denaturation and artificial modification of foods through industrial processing and the addition of chemicals. The document provides extensive lists and descriptions of whole foods to consume and processed foods and other items to avoid or minimize. It emphasizes choosing organic, non-GMO foods grown without pesticides whenever possible.
This document provides information about gut health and caring for the gut. It defines the gut as the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. The gut has memory and can sense what is good or bad through its nervous system. Modern life causes stress that impacts the gut. Common gut conditions are discussed. Tips are provided for optimal gut health, including eating whole foods, probiotics, sleep, and exercise. The goal is to avoid doctors, drugs, and surgery by taking good care of the gut on an ongoing basis.
Bone health is important to maintain strong bones and prevent osteoporosis. Key factors that impact bone health include exercise, diet, lifestyle habits, and supplements if needed. A balanced diet high in calcium-rich foods like greens, soybeans, and fatty fish can help maintain strong bones. Weight-bearing exercise is important for building bone density. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle without smoking or excess alcohol/sugar is also beneficial for bone health. Supplements like vitamin D may be necessary if dietary intake is insufficient. Regular medical screening can detect osteoporosis early before fractures occur.
Robin O'Rourke presented on healthy eating and portion control. The key points were:
1) A serving size is the amount listed on a food label while a portion is how much one chooses to eat; these amounts don't always match.
2) Portion control knows the correct serving sizes of foods based on calories and fat to lose weight healthily.
3) Many restaurants, convenience foods, and drinks provide overly large portions that exceed one's needs and add unnecessary calories and fat.
No single food — not even a superfood — can offer all the nutrition, health benefits, and energy we need to nourish ourselves. The 2015–2020 US Dietary Guidelines recommend healthy eating patterns, "combining healthy choices from across all food groups — while paying attention to calorie limits."
Over the years, research has shown that healthy dietary patterns can reduce risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Dietary patterns such as the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet and the Mediterranean diet, which are mostly plant-based, have demonstrated significant health benefits and reduction of chronic disease.
However, there are a few foods that can be singled out for special recognition. These "superfoods" offer some very important nutrients that can power-pack your meals and snacks, and further enhance a healthy eating pattern.
Do you find yourself saying, "No one knows me better than myself?" Well, it's time that someone did! This personalized guide will help you learn about your unhealthy eating habits and the ways that they may be hurting both you and those around you. If you're tired of feeling dissatisfied with your body or struggling to lose weight, this book will teach you all the essential tools for changing your course. With helpful tips on cooking healthy meals, managing stress levels, and finding balance in life - this book delivers everything needed for a long term change.
This document provides an overview of health from Dr. Scunziano's perspective. It discusses how health is determined by genetics, mind, and gut, with the mind and gut influencing each other. A major focus is on the gut microbiome and how an unhealthy microbiome can lead to disease. Lifestyle choices that compromise health are identified, like sugar, dairy, processed foods, and environmental toxins. The document provides recommendations for maintaining or achieving health, such as making one's home a stress-free zone, eating whole foods, limiting toxins, and choosing to be the best version of oneself.
This document discusses the importance of whole, natural foods for optimal health and longevity. It defines food of life as whole foods created by nature and minimally processed. It warns of the negative health impacts of the denaturation and artificial modification of foods through industrial processing and the addition of chemicals. The document provides extensive lists and descriptions of whole foods to consume and processed foods and other items to avoid or minimize. It emphasizes choosing organic, non-GMO foods grown without pesticides whenever possible.
This document provides information about gut health and caring for the gut. It defines the gut as the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. The gut has memory and can sense what is good or bad through its nervous system. Modern life causes stress that impacts the gut. Common gut conditions are discussed. Tips are provided for optimal gut health, including eating whole foods, probiotics, sleep, and exercise. The goal is to avoid doctors, drugs, and surgery by taking good care of the gut on an ongoing basis.
Bone health is important to maintain strong bones and prevent osteoporosis. Key factors that impact bone health include exercise, diet, lifestyle habits, and supplements if needed. A balanced diet high in calcium-rich foods like greens, soybeans, and fatty fish can help maintain strong bones. Weight-bearing exercise is important for building bone density. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle without smoking or excess alcohol/sugar is also beneficial for bone health. Supplements like vitamin D may be necessary if dietary intake is insufficient. Regular medical screening can detect osteoporosis early before fractures occur.
Robin O'Rourke presented on healthy eating and portion control. The key points were:
1) A serving size is the amount listed on a food label while a portion is how much one chooses to eat; these amounts don't always match.
2) Portion control knows the correct serving sizes of foods based on calories and fat to lose weight healthily.
3) Many restaurants, convenience foods, and drinks provide overly large portions that exceed one's needs and add unnecessary calories and fat.
No single food — not even a superfood — can offer all the nutrition, health benefits, and energy we need to nourish ourselves. The 2015–2020 US Dietary Guidelines recommend healthy eating patterns, "combining healthy choices from across all food groups — while paying attention to calorie limits."
Over the years, research has shown that healthy dietary patterns can reduce risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Dietary patterns such as the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet and the Mediterranean diet, which are mostly plant-based, have demonstrated significant health benefits and reduction of chronic disease.
However, there are a few foods that can be singled out for special recognition. These "superfoods" offer some very important nutrients that can power-pack your meals and snacks, and further enhance a healthy eating pattern.
Do you find yourself saying, "No one knows me better than myself?" Well, it's time that someone did! This personalized guide will help you learn about your unhealthy eating habits and the ways that they may be hurting both you and those around you. If you're tired of feeling dissatisfied with your body or struggling to lose weight, this book will teach you all the essential tools for changing your course. With helpful tips on cooking healthy meals, managing stress levels, and finding balance in life - this book delivers everything needed for a long term change.
Preparing food safely for fairs and festivalsAmy Peterson
This document provides information on food safety practices for fairs and festivals. It discusses the importance of food safety and preventing foodborne illness outbreaks at community events. Key recommendations include proper handwashing, avoiding cross-contamination, cooking foods to the proper internal temperatures, and properly cooling and reheating perishable foods. Food vendors at temporary events may be subject to health inspections and liability if food poisoning occurs.
The question has been raised: Does milk really do a body good? Upon reviewing professional opinions on this subject, the evidence presented speaks against this issue.
Healthy Family Nutrition Forever-Active.com forever-active
FALSE. Skipping meals can actually slow down your metabolism and cause your body to store more fat. It's better to eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day.
The 4th Speaker of the Health and Food Breakout Session of the 1st Philippine Environment Summit is a popular medical doctor known for his advocacy on Primary Health Care and Traditional and Alternative Health. Dr. Jaime Galvez Tan, once again, animated but educated us with how to use food as medicine reiterating research on local indigenous medicinal plants (and trees) are needed to maximize its use in preventing and curing people from illness and diseases.
This document provides guidance on food safety best practices for 4-H food exhibit projects at county fairs. It discusses which types of foods are acceptable to exhibit, such as baked goods made without cream or egg-based fillings which could spoil. Foods requiring refrigeration like cream or cheese products would be disqualified. Recommendations are provided for safe ingredients, containers, and processing methods when canning foods. Judges are advised to consider food safety and whether exhibited foods meet standards to be safely evaluated and displayed.
Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, had it right: Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food. For the past several years, there has been a big push for you and me to eat our vitamins from fresh, natural foods as opposed to eating processed foods that are devoid of nutrients.
This document provides an introduction to clean eating. It discusses how our grandparents used to eat whole, unprocessed foods from their land. In contrast, modern diets rely more on convenience foods and processed items. The document outlines the basic macronutrients of protein, fat, and carbohydrates and explains how clean eating focuses on obtaining these nutrients from whole, natural foods rather than processed substitutes. It also notes the importance of micronutrients like vitamins and minerals, which are best obtained through a variety of real foods rather than fortified processed foods.
Fresh start cardio vascular health managementFresh Start
The document discusses the causes and prevention of cardiovascular disease. It argues that an unhealthy modern lifestyle, including a poor diet, lack of physical activity, stress, and addictions, leads to the development of plaque in arteries over time and increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. In contrast, chimpanzees and certain human populations like Hunza people have virtually no heart disease due to their lifestyle of eating a plant-based diet high in fruits and greens, regular physical activity, low stress, and avoidance of addictions. Adopting a lifestyle more similar to these heart-healthy populations can help prevent and even reverse cardiovascular disease.
The last but not the least Speaker for the Breakout Session on Health and Food is a raw food & yogini goddess. Sonia Astudillo shared with us her journey and the health benefits of practicing a raw, vegan lifestyle.
A happy gut does not only helps in improving your immune system but also has a positive effect on your mood swings and brain. C.A.R.E. of your gut is important - Cleanse, Activate, Restore and Enhance. So what is your gut telling you? Cause, in the end, your gut feeling is always right. True. Here is everything you need to know about a healthy gut...
Forever-Active.com - Healthy family nutrition presentationforever-active
The document provides information on healthy nutrition and food sensitivities. It includes:
1) An agenda covering childhood obesity, food sensitivities, calcium myths, gluten intolerance, and a nutritional game.
2) Details on childhood obesity including definitions, statistics on increasing rates, and health risks.
3) Benefits of physical activity for children and different forms of exercise.
4) Common food allergens like dairy, alternatives to dairy, and myths about calcium.
5) Information on gluten, signs of intolerance, hidden foods containing gluten, and gluten-free grains.
This document provides a roadmap for teen health created by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. It is supported by an educational grant from Merck. The roadmap covers the leading health risks to teens and provides guidance on maintaining a healthy weight and diet, getting regular physical activity, immunizations, safety, sexual health, and avoiding tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. It also addresses skin protection, sleep, mental health and provides tips to help teens make healthy choices.
This document provides information about transitioning to a plant-based diet, including key nutrients, exercise benefits, and food safety. It discusses transitioning gradually by focusing first on healthy foods while reducing dislikes. Colorful fruits and vegetables from the rainbow are emphasized. Food industry secrets and budget-friendly tips are also covered. Recipes like pumpkin ice cream are included to make the transition enjoyable.
The document outlines Katherine Igah-Phillips' holistic wellness blueprint, which focuses on achieving mental, physical and spiritual balance through improving diet, exercise, sleep, hydration and supplementing nutrition. It discusses issues like overconsumption of processed foods, lack of nutrients and recommends eating a plant-based whole foods diet with colorful, nutrient-dense options while limiting calories and unnecessary foods and chemicals. The blueprint also provides practical dietary solutions and additional wellness resources.
This document provides a fat burning plan and healthy eating tips to kick start the new year. It includes a 10 day meal plan and recipes for Thai noodle soup, vegetable and bean soup, lentil and butternut squash curry, and grilled salmon. The plan focuses on eating small meals regularly, including protein and healthy fats at each meal, drinking green tea, and avoiding sugar and processed foods to lose weight and get in better shape for the new year.
Winning the Game - Teaming Food and Fluids for Teen AthletesAmy Peterson
Teach youth and families the basics behind eating right for competition. This program will review how MyPlate relates to teens and athletics, the importance of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and fluids for youth and how to eat before, during, and after sports competitions. For middle and high school youth and parents.
The document provides a 7-step guide to healthy eating. It discusses eating vegetables, healthy fats like fish and nuts, staying hydrated, buying consciously and cooking homemade meals, introducing a non-meat day, reinventing breakfast and lunch, and avoiding hidden ingredients like sugar and salt. Each step includes tips and recommendations to implement a healthier diet.
The document provides information on the structure and function of the integumentary system. It discusses the three layers of the skin (epidermis, dermis, hypodermis), skin derivatives like hair and nails, and functions such as protection, sensation, and vitamin D synthesis. It also covers wound assessment and etiology, nursing assessment of skin conditions, common skin disorders like eczema and head lice, skin cancer risks and treatments, and skin cancer prevention strategies.
The document discusses various aspects of skin structure and common skin conditions. It describes the three main layers of the skin - epidermis, dermis and hypodermis - and their functions. It also discusses several common skin problems like dry skin, acne, pigmentation, prickly heat, wrinkles and body odor. For each condition, it explains the causes and risk factors and provides tips for prevention and treatment.
20 Fascinating Realities on Skincare You Ought to Be aware.pdfShanfah Kazmi
Skin is the biggest organ of the human body. Normally, it is vital to deal with it right on time to keep it sound as you become older. Yet, recall, there could be no more excellent time than the present.
The vast majority know about the numerous ways of shielding skin from sun harm and untimely maturing. Notwithstanding, there are such countless amazing realities on skincare out there. The more you know, the better you can really focus on your skin and control your skin's maturing.
Preparing food safely for fairs and festivalsAmy Peterson
This document provides information on food safety practices for fairs and festivals. It discusses the importance of food safety and preventing foodborne illness outbreaks at community events. Key recommendations include proper handwashing, avoiding cross-contamination, cooking foods to the proper internal temperatures, and properly cooling and reheating perishable foods. Food vendors at temporary events may be subject to health inspections and liability if food poisoning occurs.
The question has been raised: Does milk really do a body good? Upon reviewing professional opinions on this subject, the evidence presented speaks against this issue.
Healthy Family Nutrition Forever-Active.com forever-active
FALSE. Skipping meals can actually slow down your metabolism and cause your body to store more fat. It's better to eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day.
The 4th Speaker of the Health and Food Breakout Session of the 1st Philippine Environment Summit is a popular medical doctor known for his advocacy on Primary Health Care and Traditional and Alternative Health. Dr. Jaime Galvez Tan, once again, animated but educated us with how to use food as medicine reiterating research on local indigenous medicinal plants (and trees) are needed to maximize its use in preventing and curing people from illness and diseases.
This document provides guidance on food safety best practices for 4-H food exhibit projects at county fairs. It discusses which types of foods are acceptable to exhibit, such as baked goods made without cream or egg-based fillings which could spoil. Foods requiring refrigeration like cream or cheese products would be disqualified. Recommendations are provided for safe ingredients, containers, and processing methods when canning foods. Judges are advised to consider food safety and whether exhibited foods meet standards to be safely evaluated and displayed.
Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, had it right: Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food. For the past several years, there has been a big push for you and me to eat our vitamins from fresh, natural foods as opposed to eating processed foods that are devoid of nutrients.
This document provides an introduction to clean eating. It discusses how our grandparents used to eat whole, unprocessed foods from their land. In contrast, modern diets rely more on convenience foods and processed items. The document outlines the basic macronutrients of protein, fat, and carbohydrates and explains how clean eating focuses on obtaining these nutrients from whole, natural foods rather than processed substitutes. It also notes the importance of micronutrients like vitamins and minerals, which are best obtained through a variety of real foods rather than fortified processed foods.
Fresh start cardio vascular health managementFresh Start
The document discusses the causes and prevention of cardiovascular disease. It argues that an unhealthy modern lifestyle, including a poor diet, lack of physical activity, stress, and addictions, leads to the development of plaque in arteries over time and increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. In contrast, chimpanzees and certain human populations like Hunza people have virtually no heart disease due to their lifestyle of eating a plant-based diet high in fruits and greens, regular physical activity, low stress, and avoidance of addictions. Adopting a lifestyle more similar to these heart-healthy populations can help prevent and even reverse cardiovascular disease.
The last but not the least Speaker for the Breakout Session on Health and Food is a raw food & yogini goddess. Sonia Astudillo shared with us her journey and the health benefits of practicing a raw, vegan lifestyle.
A happy gut does not only helps in improving your immune system but also has a positive effect on your mood swings and brain. C.A.R.E. of your gut is important - Cleanse, Activate, Restore and Enhance. So what is your gut telling you? Cause, in the end, your gut feeling is always right. True. Here is everything you need to know about a healthy gut...
Forever-Active.com - Healthy family nutrition presentationforever-active
The document provides information on healthy nutrition and food sensitivities. It includes:
1) An agenda covering childhood obesity, food sensitivities, calcium myths, gluten intolerance, and a nutritional game.
2) Details on childhood obesity including definitions, statistics on increasing rates, and health risks.
3) Benefits of physical activity for children and different forms of exercise.
4) Common food allergens like dairy, alternatives to dairy, and myths about calcium.
5) Information on gluten, signs of intolerance, hidden foods containing gluten, and gluten-free grains.
This document provides a roadmap for teen health created by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. It is supported by an educational grant from Merck. The roadmap covers the leading health risks to teens and provides guidance on maintaining a healthy weight and diet, getting regular physical activity, immunizations, safety, sexual health, and avoiding tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. It also addresses skin protection, sleep, mental health and provides tips to help teens make healthy choices.
This document provides information about transitioning to a plant-based diet, including key nutrients, exercise benefits, and food safety. It discusses transitioning gradually by focusing first on healthy foods while reducing dislikes. Colorful fruits and vegetables from the rainbow are emphasized. Food industry secrets and budget-friendly tips are also covered. Recipes like pumpkin ice cream are included to make the transition enjoyable.
The document outlines Katherine Igah-Phillips' holistic wellness blueprint, which focuses on achieving mental, physical and spiritual balance through improving diet, exercise, sleep, hydration and supplementing nutrition. It discusses issues like overconsumption of processed foods, lack of nutrients and recommends eating a plant-based whole foods diet with colorful, nutrient-dense options while limiting calories and unnecessary foods and chemicals. The blueprint also provides practical dietary solutions and additional wellness resources.
This document provides a fat burning plan and healthy eating tips to kick start the new year. It includes a 10 day meal plan and recipes for Thai noodle soup, vegetable and bean soup, lentil and butternut squash curry, and grilled salmon. The plan focuses on eating small meals regularly, including protein and healthy fats at each meal, drinking green tea, and avoiding sugar and processed foods to lose weight and get in better shape for the new year.
Winning the Game - Teaming Food and Fluids for Teen AthletesAmy Peterson
Teach youth and families the basics behind eating right for competition. This program will review how MyPlate relates to teens and athletics, the importance of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and fluids for youth and how to eat before, during, and after sports competitions. For middle and high school youth and parents.
The document provides a 7-step guide to healthy eating. It discusses eating vegetables, healthy fats like fish and nuts, staying hydrated, buying consciously and cooking homemade meals, introducing a non-meat day, reinventing breakfast and lunch, and avoiding hidden ingredients like sugar and salt. Each step includes tips and recommendations to implement a healthier diet.
The document provides information on the structure and function of the integumentary system. It discusses the three layers of the skin (epidermis, dermis, hypodermis), skin derivatives like hair and nails, and functions such as protection, sensation, and vitamin D synthesis. It also covers wound assessment and etiology, nursing assessment of skin conditions, common skin disorders like eczema and head lice, skin cancer risks and treatments, and skin cancer prevention strategies.
The document discusses various aspects of skin structure and common skin conditions. It describes the three main layers of the skin - epidermis, dermis and hypodermis - and their functions. It also discusses several common skin problems like dry skin, acne, pigmentation, prickly heat, wrinkles and body odor. For each condition, it explains the causes and risk factors and provides tips for prevention and treatment.
20 Fascinating Realities on Skincare You Ought to Be aware.pdfShanfah Kazmi
Skin is the biggest organ of the human body. Normally, it is vital to deal with it right on time to keep it sound as you become older. Yet, recall, there could be no more excellent time than the present.
The vast majority know about the numerous ways of shielding skin from sun harm and untimely maturing. Notwithstanding, there are such countless amazing realities on skincare out there. The more you know, the better you can really focus on your skin and control your skin's maturing.
The document discusses the structure and functions of the skin and its appendages. It describes the layers of the skin - epidermis and dermis - and structures within them like hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands. Common skin conditions like cuts, burns, psoriasis, acne, and their treatment are explained. Skin cancers and their relationship to sun exposure is also mentioned.
Skin care is the range of practices that support skin integrity, enhance its appearance, and relieve skin conditions. They can include nutrition, avoidance of excessive sun exposure, and appropriate use of emollients. Practices that enhance appearance include the use of cosmetics, botulinum, exfoliation, fillers, laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion, peels, and retinol therapy.
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All information regarding dermatitis definition, causes, risk factors , sign and symptoms and also related treatment and nursing care plan its useful in the nursing.
Sree Prakash Pandey (Skin related problems) (wecompress.com).pptxSreePrakashPandey
The document discusses various common skin related problems. It begins by describing the structure and layers of skin - the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layer. It then examines several specific skin issues in detail, including dry skin, acne, pigmentation, wrinkles, prickly heat, and body odor. For each topic, it outlines the causes, symptoms, and approaches for prevention and treatment. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle, as well as using herbal cosmetics, to treat and prevent many skin problems.
Cosmetics – Biological aspects
Structure of skin
Functions of Skin
Skin relating problem like,
Dry skin
Acne
Pigmentation
Prickly heat
Wrinkles
Body odor
Structure of hair
Hair growth cycle
Problem associated with Hair
We bet you assume you have a universal knowledge of skincare, yet learn to expect the unexpected. There's a ton we simply realise you don't! We know finding raw numbers about skin health management can be tedious and baffling, so we set up this rundown of the main 101 realities, notes, and measurements so you can undoubtedly reference them and allude back to them any time from here on out. This space is continually changing, so on the off chance that you see a reality that isn't state-of-the-art, go ahead and let us know. Furthermore, assuming you know a detail that we ought to add, let us in on that as well!
The integumentary system consists of the skin, hair, nails, and associated glands. It protects the body from microbes and regulates temperature. The skin is the largest organ and has three layers - the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. The dermis contains blood vessels, sweat and oil glands, and sensory receptors. The hypodermis contains fat and connective tissue. Diseases like dermatitis, impetigo, and cellulitis can infect the skin. Proper hygiene and a healthy lifestyle help maintain skin health.
This document summarizes the anatomy and functions of human skin. It discusses the three layers of skin - epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. The epidermis contains keratinocytes, melanocytes and Langerhans cells. The dermis contains hair follicles, sweat and sebaceous glands. Skin has several important functions like protection, sensation, fluid balance and heat regulation. Assessment of skin conditions involves taking a health history and physically examining the skin.
The three main layers of the integumentary system are the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. The epidermis is the outermost layer and provides protection against pathogens. Below the epidermis is the dermis, which contains connective tissue, hair follicles, sweat and oil glands. The deepest layer, the hypodermis, contains adipose tissue and attaches the skin to underlying structures. Dermatitis is inflammation of the epidermis that causes redness, itching, and scaling. It has many potential causes including heredity, irritants, stress, and infections. Treatment focuses on identifying and avoiding triggers while using creams and oral medications to reduce inflammation and it
The skin is the largest organ of the body and has three layers - the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. The epidermis is the outer layer made of dead skin cells that fall off. The dermis below contains hair follicles, sweat glands and collagen. The deepest layer, the hypodermis, contains fat and connective tissues. A healthy skin results from proper care like regular bathing, eating fruits and vegetables, using sun protection and avoiding excessive scratching.
In this slide Structure of Skin and Hair, Hair Growth Cycle were described followed by skin related diseases such as Acne, dry skin, pigmentation, wrinkles etc.
This document discusses the classification and properties of cosmetics. It summarizes that cosmetics can be classified according to their function, uses, and physical nature. The main functions of cosmetics are decorative, corrective, protective, and curative/therapeutic. Cosmetics are also classified based on whether they are used for the skin, hair, nails, teeth/mouth, or are borderline products. Physically, cosmetics can take the form of aerosols, emulsions, gels, mucilage, oils, cakes, pastes, powders, soaps, solutions, or sticks. The document then discusses the skin and its layers, functions, and common diseases like acne
The document discusses personal hygiene and the integumentary system. It describes the components of the integumentary system including skin, mucous membranes, hair, nails, and teeth. It then provides details on proper hygiene practices like bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, and use of visual/hearing devices. It concludes with general gerontologic considerations for hygiene in older adults.
The skin is the largest organ of the body, composed of three main layers - the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. It acts as a protective barrier, regulating temperature and sensation. The epidermis is the outermost layer composed of cells that produce the pigment melanin. The dermis lies underneath and contains structures like hair follicles, sweat and oil glands. The deepest layer, the hypodermis, stores fat. Common skin problems include dry skin, sunburn, chickenpox, ringworm, scabies and eczema. Proper skin care involves daily bathing, moderate sun exposure, a healthy diet, and avoiding scratching.
The document discusses strategies for evidence-based hygiene and infection prevention. It covers the skin as the body's largest organ and first line of defense. Key points include proper skin assessment; preventing surgical site, pressure ulcer and other infections; strategies like chlorhexidine use and silver dressings; incontinence care; catheter care; and oral hygiene. It also summarizes a successful MRSA/Staph aureus decolonization program and creative hand hygiene strategies using social learning techniques.
This document summarizes the key functions and components of the integumentary system. It discusses how the skin, hair, nails, glands, and nerves work together to act as a protective barrier for the body and regulate important processes like temperature, fluid balance, and waste removal. The summary also explains how the integumentary system interacts with other body systems like the immune, circulatory, nervous, and digestive systems to support overall health and homeostasis. Key parts of the skin like the epidermis, dermis and lower dermis are defined. Common skin issues such as infections, allergies, burns and aging are also outlined.
This document provides tips for healthy eating, including making half of your plate fruits and vegetables, choosing whole grains, opting for fat-free or low-fat dairy, varying protein sources, reducing added sugars and sodium, watching fats, enjoying food in moderation, and being physically active.
LOSING YOUR VISION?
… YOUR HEARING?
DISCUSSION ON PREVENTION
OF FURTHER LOSSES
AND
COPING WITH or MANAGING YOUR DEFICIENCIES
By
Dr. M. SCUNZIANO, MD, NMD
05/15/2014
This document provides an overview of yoga, describing it as a practice that aims to unite the mind, body and spirit through meditation, breathing exercises, and physical postures. It discusses the origins and basic principles of yoga, then outlines 18 specific postures from the Hatha yoga style that are demonstrated. The document encourages beginning a daily yoga practice of 30 minutes to an hour to help increase flexibility, relax the body, and reduce stress and illness over time. Caution is advised not to push through pain.
HOUSE CLEANING BENEATH THE SKIN
LEADS TO A NEATER AND HAPPIER HOME:
DISCUSSION ON HOW BETTER CHOICES
FOR WHAT YOU
SEE, HEAR, BREATHE, EAT AND DRINK
MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT
ON THE BODY & MIND
This document provides information and recommendations for achieving weight loss through diet and exercise. It discusses evaluating your current weight and making changes to improve health. Food intake should focus on whole foods like proteins, healthy carbs and fats while limiting sugars, artificial ingredients and excess calories. Meal planning, portion control and developing healthy habits around eating are recommended to facilitate weight loss. The document also provides exercise suggestions involving both cardio and strength training that can be done in short sessions with minimal equipment at home. Calorie needs are calculated based on activity level and weight loss goals to achieve a daily calorie deficit.
This document discusses various gastrointestinal problems and provides natural solutions to prevent or alleviate them. It covers what gas and bloating are, common causes like swallowing air, and normal bodily functions like stomach rumbling. Conditions like GERD, IBS, and diverticulosis are explained along with their links to diet and lifestyle. The document recommends dietary changes like reducing gluten and sugar, increasing fiber intake, and supplements that may help digestion. Exercise, stress management, and moving away from overly processed foods are also emphasized as ways to support gastrointestinal health.
This document discusses diabetes mellitus (DM) and provides statistics on its prevalence globally. It is considered a global epidemic. Type 2 DM is the most common, accounting for 90% of cases, and is caused by the body becoming resistant to insulin due to excess weight and inactivity. Common symptoms of DM include increased thirst, urination, hunger and fatigue. Without proper management, complications can include damage to organs like the eyes, kidneys, heart and nerves. The document outlines conventional medical treatment of DM, as well as other management approaches like diet, exercise and supplements.
The document discusses the importance of core strength for overall health, describing the core muscles of the body and providing keys to building core strength through proper nutrition, daily exercise incorporating the core and limbs, rest, and using simple equipment. It then demonstrates core exercises that can be done in short sessions throughout the day to strengthen the core and references additional resources on the topic.
Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, saccharin, sucralose and others are harmful chemicals that should not be consumed. They are synthesized in labs for sweetness but have no nutritional value. Numerous health issues are linked to artificial sweetener consumption including neurological problems, gastrointestinal issues, and various diseases. Physicians are advised to avoid artificial sweeteners and consumer products containing them to protect health. Natural sweeteners like stevia and xylitol are safer alternatives.
ADRENAL & THYROID GLANDS
WORKING TOGETHER:
DISCUSSION ON HOW TO
PROTECT THESE MAJOR STRUCTURES
OF THE HUMAN BODY
By
DR. M. SCUNZIANO, MD, NMD
03/26/2015
THE ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH…
ARE CONSTANTLY CHALLENGED…
HOW MUCH CAN THEY TAKE?
WHAT TO DO TO PROTECT THEM
Presented By:
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NEEDLE STICK INJURY - JOURNAL CLUB PRESENTATION - DR SHAMIN EABENSON
Your
1. By
Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh, MD, NMD
05/01/2014
1
Your SKIN is The Largest and Most Noticeable Organ:
Discussion on How to Take Care
of this Important Organ
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1) WHAT IS SKIN?
2) COMPONENTS OF SKIN
3) SKIN TYPES
4) CARE FOR OILY SKIN
5) CARE FOR DRY SKIN
6) ON AGING SKIN
7) BASIC SKIN CARE
8) COMMON SKIN DISORDERS INCL.
CANCER
9) SUN SUSPECT
10)EASTERN UNDERSTANDING OF SKIN
DISEASES
11)FOOD INFLUENCES
12)LIST OF INGREDIENTS TO AVOID IN
PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
13)WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE PRE
CANCER OR CANCER?
14)NUTRITION FOR HEALTHY SKIN
15)SUGGESTIONS ON BRANDS TO USE
16)REFERENCES
CONTENTS:
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1. It is the largest organ of the human body and
averages about 20 square feet.
2. It is the outer covering of the body.
3. Skin contains multiple layers
4. It protects muscles, bones, all internal organs,
connective tissues, nerves and blood vessels
5. The skin has multiple functions and they are:
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• Protection: skin is the barrier against pathogens; prevents damage between the
external and internal environment; immune cells are within the skin to serve as
“soldiers” of defense.
• Absorption: external oxygen is needed by the outermost layers of skin (1/4 mm
thickness) which is not part of the internal oxygenation of the body, hence we
can say that the SKIN BREATHES. The skin can take up medication that is specially
formulated to be transported into the layers and bloodstream for rapid action. It
absorbs certain particles and resists others that are large.
• Sensation: all skin has nerve endings that allow for perception of heat, cold,
touch, vibration, pressure and injury to the tissues.
• Storage: the skin holds water and fat.
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Heat regulation: blood supply to the skin is plentiful that allows for
evaporation and radiation of energy. If the blood vessels open or dilate, as
occurs in response to increase in body heat, heat is lost and the body releases
excess via the skin that is in the form of sweat; constriction of blood vessels
conserves heat if a body is exposed to cold environments. NOTE: one may not
sense sweat if the outer (external to the body) temperature is warm but dry
with low humidity. So, one does sweat in warm temperatures even if it is not
sensed overtly.
Control of evaporation: skin will not allow fluid loss to occur so easily; there is
a semi-impermeable barrier present meaning that fluid can move through it
but with restriction and regulation mechanisms intrinsic to the body. NOTE: in
severe third degree burns of the skin, the control mechanism of fluid loss is
destroyed and there is tremendous fluid loss as a result that threatens the life
of the person afflicted.
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• Synthesis: vitamin D is generated by the action of UV (ultraviolet light)
directly on the skin. The sun on skin activates 7-dehydroxy cholesterol that
contains prohormone Vit D3transported by bloodstream to
liverconverts Vit D3 to 25-OHD3 that moves into the kidneyconverts
this to 1,25 (OH)2 D that is a useable form for calcium balance, immune
strengthening, possibly preventing depression and cancer.
• Water resistance: a water-resistant barrier to prevent loss of essential
nutrients.
• Excretion/Discharge: small concentrations of urea (breakdown of protein)
and the formation of spots, pre-malignancies and malignancies of the skin
are all possible outcomes.** See below for “Eastern Understanding” of the
skin manifestations.
• Aesthetics/communication: the skin “speaks” to the world about all the
time. A viewer can see a person who looks pale, ruddy, angry or sad at
any given moment. Facial expressions and motions that we make with
our skin can tell a story.
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The average SQUARE INCH of skin (6.5cm squared) has:
650 sweat glands, 20 blood vessels, 60, 000 melanocytes
and over 1000 nerve endings and approximately…
50 million BACTERIA! This number can be up to 500
million (yes, that’s right, ½ billion bacteria) on skin that is
oily.
But, all of that bacteria, on the entire skin surface can be
compiled into the volume of a PEA.
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THE SKIN HAS 3 LAYERS:
1) Epidermis: outmost layer: barrier and skin color
2) Dermis: beneath epidermis that has connective tissue,
hair follicles and sweat glands
3) Deeper subcutaneous (hypodermis): fat and connective
tissue.
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Mesodermal cells-these are cells that will renew and replace skin
regularly.
Pigmentation- color by skin cells known as melanocytes and it is
melanin that absorbs potentially dangerous UV in sunlight.
DNA repair enzymes- these are proteins that help repair any sun
burning or underlying factors that disturb the skin integrity. In
conventional medicine, there is the understanding that melanoma
and other skin cancers are all related to sun exposure. In traditional
Oriental medicine, there is an underlying derangement of the tissue
due to poor life habits. **See below for more on this subject.
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Normal-no or few imperfections, no severe sensitivities, radiant, few pores seen
Combination- nl in some areas, oily in others like the T-ZONE (nose, forehead,
chin), pores can be overly dilated, blackheads seen, shiny skin
Oily- enlarged pores, dull or shiny thick complexion, blackheads, pimples;
worsened by puberty, stress, exposure to heat or high humidity
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Dry- invisible pores, dull rough complexion, red patches, less elasticity, more
visible lines, can be scaly, itchy, crack and peel easily, irritable, inflamed;
worsened by genetics, aging, weather-wind, sun, cold, UV from tanning
beds, indoor heating, long hot baths/showers, ingredients in soaps,
cleansers, cosmetics, medications
Sensitive- redness, itch, burns, dryness all occur easily
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CARE FOR OILY SKIN:
Wash no more than 2 times daily and wash after
perspiring; use gentle cleansers; no picking or squeezing
of blemishes; non-comedogenic products that DO NOT
CLOG THE PORES
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CARE FOR DRY SKIN:
Take shorter baths/showers; use mild gentle soaps with
moisturizing elements in the soap; avoid deodorant soaps; no
harsh scrubbing when bathing or drying; apply rich moisturizer
right after bathing- USE OINTEMTS & CREAMS instead of lotions
because they have better staying power; reapply the cream a few
times daily; use humidifiers if your environment is dry; try to keep
indoor temperatures comfortable without too much heat; wear
GLOVES when using cleaning agents, solvents or detergents.
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Skin becomes thinner and more easily damaged. There is a reduced ability of
the skin to repair.
Why? Less blood flow and reduced gland activity.
See reduction in skin and hair volume and skin elasticity. There is sagging or
laxity, wrinkles or rhytids, photoaging (long term sun effects).
Many products in the skin and hair industry are being pushed by advertising.
Be very much warned on the products. Many are making false claims and
costing the unsuspecting consumer money and loss of health.
Follow a good lifestyle with proper food, exercise, safe measures and non-
toxic agents and your skin will not suffer.
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For more information on personal care products and
the environment, see the reference listed on the last
page for ENVIRONMENTAL WORKER’S GROUP
(EWG). You will get a lot of important information on
what is happening in the industry and what the FDA
is and is not doing.
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1) Be aware of your environment and take whatever steps are needed to
have your skin comfortable.
2) Use natural soaps and organic (preferably) hand cleaners at home and
office; tote your own if travelling; try to avoid the chemical dispensers
for hand sanitation if you can; they are full of alcohol and chemicals;
health shops carry cleaner, safer hand washing wipes, etc.
3) Wear NATURAL BREATHING FIBERS like cotton, flax, silk, rayon, wool.
Acrylics, polyesters and other fabrics should be minimized for better
skin and health by virtue of their artificial components.
4) EXERCISE EVERY DAY. A brisk walk in AM and PM for 10 -15 minutes is
recommended. Stretch, yoga, Pilates, core strengthening to keep the
middle slim and trim. Play regularly and enjoy yourself to stimulate
that special organ!!
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5) Touch your loved ones, friends, pets, plants and everything for skin
stimulation.
6) Brush skin daily, gently, with a natural bristle brush over entire body;
face should be handled gently and patting of skin is best when drying
wet skin.
7) Massage your skin daily. Do this yourself or HAVE SOMEONE WITH
LOVING HANDS HELP!!
8) Eat whole foods and avoid highly processed items. Your daily intake of
rich greens, orange, yellow, purple colored vegetables will all be skin
nourishing and provide antioxidants and anticancer ingredients that
protect the skin from cancer and other skin diseases. Nuts, seeds,
seaweeds, whole rice, grains, lentils, beans, fish, some egg are all very
nourishing for skin.
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9) Use a sunscreen that is not loaded with too many chemicals. ***Avoid
the list of ingredients below. Be aware of the fact that the beach, reefs,
aquatic and other wildlife that will be affected as well by toxic
ingredients.
10) Wear hats, sunglasses
11) Avoid direct sunlight and be careful between 10:00 and 4:00 hours of
sunlight. Caution: the not-so-sunny days count too so be safe most
days.
12) DO NOT SMOKE- smoking robs oxygen from the body; facial motions in
the smoking act contribute to the wrinkling and skin loosening around
mouth and eyes. TOXIC ALL THE WAY with no exceptions.
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13) Sugar is not going to help your skin. Watch what you pick
up at the grocery or other retail outlets.
14) Stay hydrated. No need for excess but be aware of your
body needs. CLEAN WATER please.
15) Wash skin thoroughly.
16) Do not wear makeup to bed.
17) Moisturize with excellent products.
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>Rashes- redness usually
>Dermatitis: inflammation; atopic (a type of eczema) is most
common
>Eczema: skin inflammation causing itchy rash; due to
overactive immune system.
>Psoriasis: autoimmune with silver, scaly plaques
>Dandruff: scaly scalp condition
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>Acne: affects over 85% of people at some point in life
>Cellulitis: inflammation of dermis and subcutaneous tissue
usually due to infection; see red, hot often painful skin rash
>Skin abscess (boil, furuncle): localized skin infection creates
pus under skin; some need incision and drainage but not all.
>Rosacea: chronic redness with some acne usually around
cheeks, over nasal bridge and can enter the eyebrow area;
poorly understood in Western medicine.
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>Warts: viral condition; treatable by many applications
>Vitiligo: depigmentation of parts of skin; melanocytes do
not function; may be autoimmune, genetic, oxidative stress,
neural or virally induced.
>Herpes: blistering that is painful caused by HSV1 or 2
>Hives: raised red itchy patches that arise suddenly from
allergic substance
>Tinea versicolor: benign fungal skin infection; see pale areas
of dotting or coalescing pattern on skin
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>Shingles (herpes zoster): from chicken pox virus; shingles is a painful rash on
ONE SIDE of body.
>Scabies: mites into skin into webs of fingers, wrists, elbows, buttocks that is
intensely itchy, especially at night; human transfer is mode.
>Ringworm: fungal infection that is NOT caused by worms!
>Seborrheic keratosis: benign lesion that looks like a “stuck-on” wart.
>Actinic keratosis: crusty or scaly bump that forms on sun-exposed skin; may
progress to cancer.
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Melanoma: most dangerous type of skin cancer; need
biopsy to identify as melanoma; variegated and
irregular moles that can be flat or raised are suspects.
Can occur anywhere including where the SUN DOES
NOT SHINE
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Basal Cell carcinoma: most common type
of skin cancer; grows slowly; found
commonly on face, arms, legs and back.
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Unfortunately, we have unleashed a monster in this earth. The OZONE
layer in the atmosphere, that was present before airplanes and super
industrialization, is a very thin layer that is essentially gone. It has been
destroyed by modern living with industrial chemicals and gases that
have destroyed this protective layer for all living things. It was the ozone
layer that offered considerable protection from the sun’s strong rays.
Now, we must be more cautious when exposed to sun for long periods.
By following excellent diets, avoiding toxic exposure in the
environment and protecting our skin from excess of direct sun, we
would see significant reductions in skin diseases/cancers.
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**Eastern Understanding of Skin Disease:
We are products of our diet and elements
That we ingest, absorb, inhale, take in emotionally, psychically and
Spiritually. The skin will DISCHARGE or demonstrate the products
That the body is exposed to.
In Eastern understanding, the SUN is not the culprit. Humans are the
culprit when they make poor decisions and lack discipline in nature and
with all natural things. The sun nourishes and provides life.
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**Meat- leathery, thick skin, forceful expressions, deep lines and cancers
**Poultry- painful and stiff joints with skin thickening and retraction as in
“trigger fingers” and other tendon problems, especially in the hands
**Dairy- thick, insensitive skin, cancers
**Fish- scaly skin
**Bread and baked goods- puffy, pasty skin, bloated cheeks
**Fruit and juice- thinning hair, dandruff
**Sugar and sweets- freckles, brown spots, white dots on fingernails
Some food influences on skin:
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1) Parabens- toxic and cheap; in MANY products
2) Phthalates (bibutyl & diethyl) in hairsprays, nail polish and some
fragrances; hazardous!
3) Synthetic colors: FD & C, and D&C followed by a # are coal tar based
and many are carcinogenic
4) Synthetic fragrances: allergy inducing; the word “fragrance” can mean
“anything” at all; don’t fall for it!
5) Diethanolamine (DEA) and Triethanolamine (TEA): act as foaming
agents, stabilize pH; are often irritating and are toxic
***LIST OF INGREDIENTS TO AVOID
IN YOUR PERSONAL CARE
PRODUCTS:
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6) Imidazolidinyl Urea and Diazolidinyl Urea: are preservatives that cause
dermatitis- release FORMALDEHYDE that is toxic
7) Petroleum based products: Sodium Laurel Sulfate- a cheap detergent
in shampoos: allergenic; Propylene glycol (PEG & PPG)-allergenic; PVP
& PVA copolymers- toxic if inhaled, found in hair products
8) Petrolatum-Petroleum jelly- coal tar
9) 1,4 Dioxane: a BY-PRODUCT of other chemicals that is not listed on
your bottles and containers! It is found in hair care products, hair
removers, baby soaps, tanning products, hormone creams, facial
moisturizers and eye care creams.
40. 40
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A
SKIN GROWTH THAT MAY BE
CANCER OR PRECANCEROUS?
41. 41
All moles and growths are not alike. Most are benign. However, it
may be in your best interest to have the skin checked before
something becomes more serious. Have this checked by a trained
licensed professional. Listen to your options.
If you prefer a more natural approach, seek the assistance of a
health provider who knows what works and will not harm you.
One treatment that is listed below is available by ordering from a
company such as Amazon on line. It is not sold in stores. It is not
endorsed by dermatology with the FDA.
It is for the individual to decide which he/she may be comfortable
with for health safety sake.
42. 42
1) Cryotherapy- no-scalpel involved; used for actinic and seborrheic keratosis,
warts and some early cancers.
2) Topical antineoplastic agents- these are used by MDs; ask about there use.
3) Other chemotherapeutic agents
4) Radiation- this is done by radiation oncologists; many possible adverse
outcomes; must be discussed with the physician
5) Surgical removal- this can take several layers of skin; can and does cause
scarring; no guarantees for future re-growth; costly
6) Curaderm- a safe, non-toxic cream formulated by a chemist, Dr. Bill Cham,
Ph.D., over 25 years ago, that is used to clear basal, squamous and early stage
melanoma; available for $129.00 to order from overseas. See web/internet for
more details and read the book entitled THE EGGPLANT CANCER CURE (SEE IN
REFERENCES BELOW). This cream has not been approved by the FDA and is
used by one’s own careful decision and experience with the results that have
been nothing less than excellent.
Options:
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NUTRITION FOR HEALTHY SKIN:
As indicated above, one must eat a diet that
consists of WHOLE FOODS and eliminates
JUNK.
Plants with color are healthful and provide
ingredients that nourish the skin. Use a wide
variety of vegetables. Fruits that are in
season and not high in sugar are preferred:
berries, pears, apples, pomegranates,
avocadoes and plums are all good choices.
Un-milled rice and other grains are preferred. Fish and seafood 3 times a week for fatty
acids and protein sources are important. Nuts and seeds are helpful in providing
minerals and vitamins for the skin. Meat and dairy must be carefully selected, used
infrequently, if at all for optimal outcomes.
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You may use a quality multivitamin and mineral product for additional
nutrients.
DO NOT OVERDO ANY VITAMINS!! Vitamin C can be used daily up to 5000
mg for those who do not form stones or are not sensitive. Vitamin D3 may
be used daily up to 5000 IU. Most people will be recommended to take
2000 IU daily. This is a safe amount as far as our understanding of the
supplement to date.
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SUGGESTIONS ON SAFE BRAND
PRODUCTS FOR THE SKIN:
Aubrey products, Aura Cacia, Burt’s Bees, Seventh Generation,
Desert Essence, Andalou Naturals, California Baby, Farmer’s Market
(1-800 451-7096), Pacifica, Shea Moisture, Organique by Himalaya,
Chandler Farm
46. 46
Look for certifications; products should be
certified organic or BDIH (a German
certification process that some American
companies are exploring).
_______Thank you________
BE AWARE:
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1) Cham, B., Ph.D. The Eggplant Cancer Cure; Smart Publications,
CA, 2007
2) http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatment
3) http://www.ewg.org/skindeep
4) http://www.exg.org/about-us
5) http://www.organicconsumers association.com
6) Kushi, M. The Macrobiotic Path To Total Health; Balantine
Books, 2003
7) Pirello, C. Glow; Penguin Group, 2001
REFERENCES: