While it doesn’t seem like there could be any wrong way to take a bath, Stacy Chimento, MD, a board certified dermatologist of Riverchase Dermatology in Miami, says there are a few mistakes you should be cautious to avoid. “There are some basics when it comes to taking a bath that people should know to make sure they aren’t damaging their skin without meaning to,” she says.

The good news is as long as you avoid these mistakes, you’ll come out of that water feeling better than ever.

The wrong way to take a bath

1. The water is too hot

That super-hot bath water feels relaxing, but it’s not doing your skin any good. “Hot water can be abrasive, stripping the skin of its natural oils, which leaves it dehydrated and dull-looking,” says Dr. Chimento. “If you get the water on your face as well, this can cause acne flare-ups, breakouts, and skin irritation.”

Dr. Chimento says the ideal temperature for a bath is between 100°F to 110°F, which is warm but not uncomfortably hot. “If the water is too hot, the outer layer begins to break down, allowing the entry of bacteria and toxins and drawing out moisture,” she says.

2. You’re soaking for too long

If you’re taking hour-long baths, you might want to cut down you time… a lot. “When taking a bath, you should try to limit it to 15 minutes,” Dr. Chimento says. “Anything longer than that will begin to strip the skin of its natural oils, leading to inflammation and irritation.” Basically, when it starts to get cold, get out.

3. You’re shaving before a bath

It might not seem like there’s any harm in shaving before a bath, but it could be setting your skin up for disaster. “Shaving opens your pores and sometimes create little nicks in the skin. If you take a bath directly after, you’re allowing germs and bacteria to reach those places, too, which you don’t want,” Dr. Chimento says. Save shaving for the shower instead.

4. You’re using essential oils

Yes, essential oils make your bath smell amazing. Unfortunately, your skin might not appreciate the soothing scents. “Essential oils should never be mixed with water, as they won’t dilute,” Dr. Chimento says. “While essential oils are rich in antioxidants and antibacterial ingredients beneficial for the skin, most of them include fragrance ingredients that can significantly irritate the skin.”

Instead, she recommends mixing a few drops of an essential oil—like lavender ($10) or eucalyptus with aloe—into a cup of oatmeal, then tossing it into your warm bath. That way, you’ll reap the benefits without potentially hurting your skin.

5. You’re not moisturizing afterward

Since baths can dry out your skin, moisturizing afterward is a must. “Immediately following your bath, moisturize your skin while it’s still slightly damp to seal in moisture,” Dr. Chimento says. “You can do this with any lotion or body oil.”

Article by Tehrene Firman  for Well+Good.com

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There’s no magic pill that guarantees a long life but you have more control over longevity than you might think. Science has found some simple lifestyle changes and habits that increase your odds of living a longer life.

DON’T SMOKE: Top of the list: Don’t smoke. If you do smoke—no matter how old you are—quit.

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You’ve been crushing it at your bootcamp class, bringing homemade healthy lunches to work, and you practically cry coconut water. And yet the scale doesn’t seem to be in any hurry to inch its way down, and your abs refuse to unearth themselves. In fact, did those leggings shrink or are they tighter this month than last? But fear not, we’re about to school you in sneaky—and very common!—flubs that could be adding on the chub and holding back your future six-pack abs.

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Most adults should be getting between seven and nine hours of uninterrupted sleep every night. There’s a price to pay if you don’t get enough. Here are 19 things that happen to your body when you’re not sleeping well.

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This looks good enough to serve at the White House.  j/k.   BEWARE:

7 scary things that can happen to your body if you eat too much processed food

Ok, let’s read the bad news.

Eating processed foods containing high-fructose corn syrup, nitrates, artificial sweeteners, MSG, food coloring, and other ingredients can take a toll on your health.
These ingredients are hiding in many of your favorite foods including breakfast cereals, takeout meals, soda, and deli meats.
Eating too much processed food is linked to obesity, digestive issues, and sleep disturbances.

Like most things in life, eating processed foods in limited amounts is OK, especially if the food has been minimally processed. It’s when you find yourself eating too many foods filled with sugar, salt, and questionable ingredients that things can take a turn for the worse. That’s why INSIDER asked the experts to give their input on the scary things that can happen to your body if you eat too much processed, junk food.

Digestive issues can be a result of excess junk foods

It’s no secret that what goes in must come out. And when the foods you’re putting in your body are processed, there’s a good chance you’ll experience some digestive issues. Dr. Farshad Fani Marvasti, MPH, director of public health, prevention & health promotion at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, told INSIDER that any processed foods – which according to the USDA comprise over 60% of the standard American diet – can cause digestive problems.

These foods have various chemicals and additives in them that are very difficult for our bodies to digest and process,” he explained. Plus, the additives are toxic to our microbiome (the good bacteria in our bodies). Marvasti said a good way to know the difference between a real food or processed food is to see the list of ingredients.

“If you don’t recognize the ingredients, it’s unlikely to be a ‘real’ food and you may have digestion issues and other related health issues,” he added.

Eating too much sugar and simple carbohydrates can cause fatigue and brain fog. The energy crash and resulting brain fog that happen from too much processed food is something most of us are all too familiar with.

Low blood sugar can happen when you eat a lot of simple carbohydrates

When you eat a lot of simple carbohydrates, your blood sugar initially increases.

You might experience less discipline when it comes to eating

“Processed foods are hyper pleasurable,”  meaning every time we eat, we get a positive reward response. “This helps motivate us to eat in order to survive.”

Insulin resistance is a possibility if you eat too much sugar

Registered dietitian Linzi Cruz, LDN, CLT, told INSIDER that when we consume processed foods with high fructose corn syrup, we force the liver to output more sugar, raising blood glucose levels and contributing to increased insulin production to counteract this cascade of events. Over time, Cruz said too much correctional insulin around the cells could cause them to become insulin resistant, leading to pre-diabetes and obesity.

Processed foods can lead to an increase in anxiety and other mood disorders

When anxiety strikes, it’s not uncommon to reach for sugar-packed snacks and other processed foods. Unfortunately, the more you eat, the worse your anxiety gets. Which makes you wonder if an increase in processed foods can trigger anxiety and other mood disorders.

Eating too many processed foods can affect your sleeping patterns

A good way to throw your circadian rhythm off balance is by eating processed foods before bed. “An imbalance of too many processed carbs and too little proteins and healthy fats can send your adrenaline into a frenzy,” explained Cruz. Eating sweets at night can cause a surge of adrenaline, which Cruz said prevents the natural pattern of serotonin and often impacts sleeping patterns.

 

Was that seven ?  I lost track.  Still havent had my coffee.  Anyway, just remember , everything in moderation.  Really !

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How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?

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We all love our caffeine, especially sleep specialists like Dr. Mike Howell.

“I usually have a shot of espresso, and then about two or three cups of coffee later throughout the day,” said Howell, a neurologist at the University of Minnesota.
He says you are OK with caffeine up to about 400 milligrams. Here is another way to look at that: It’s 10 cans of soda, or two 16-ounce cups of coffee, or two-and-a-half cans of energy drink.

“It’s a lot,” Howell said. “Caffeine is the most commonly consumed drug in the world.”

Ninety-percent of Americans consume some of it each day.

“It’s a substance that’s acting on our nervous system,” Howell said. “As you go about your day, your brain is building up a compound called adenosine. As adenosine builds up over the course of the day, you get sleepy.  Caffeine blocks the effects of adenosine on your brain.”

It has benefits. “It improves your alertness and your reaction time,” he said.

And drawbacks.  “Caffeine in excessive amounts can be bad for you, especially if you have heart problems, especially if you’re prone to anxiety or if you have difficulty sleeping,” Howell said. “I think it’s OK to drink caffeine in moderation. I would not drink more than three to four cups a day, even myself.”

Our expert says we should also be conscious of what else is in our drinks — especially the sugar in soda, energy drinks and sometimes coffee. And consider the vitamins and minerals you’re not getting if you’re replacing them with so much caffeine.

OK, Doc.  I get it.  All things in moderation.  So excuse me while I have my first cup of alertness and jitters.  Lord what we do for our calling !

OK, I know I’m not mister clean around the house, but I do try to maintain some semblance of cleanliness.  However, when I read these 10 cleaning tips, I knew I had to share them with you as  I was basically clueless with some.  So I deviate slightly from my blog goal, but I think you’ll understand that I thought it important enough to share.

After reading the tips, I can’t imagine what’s growing om my cutting board.  Yech !

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/cleaning-and-organizing/10-cleaning-mistakes-that-are-actually-making-your-home-dirtier/ss-BBSYfRW?ocid=spartanntp