Wednesday 30 September 2015

Anti wrinkle device

LightStim to launch LightStim for Wrinkles Mini device


US brand LightStim has announced the launch of its LightStim for Wrinkles Mini device, available in the UK from 10 November on QVC and QVCuk.com, priced at £75. The smaller device boasts half the LED lights (36) compared to the bigger, original LightStim for Wrinkles, which has 72 lights. Although smaller in size, the device contains four different colours of LED light: amber, light red, dark red and infrared, which plump up the skin to leave the complexion looking visibly younger and more radiant. In addition, using LightStim for Wrinkles can help to improve the skin’s moisture retention and overall skin tone, reduce pore sizes and diminish puffy eyes. 

Will definately be looking in to this, they also do one for acne. The LightStim uses LED light therapy to deliver light energy in a similar way plants absorb light energy from the sun. LightStim emits UV-free, beneficial light rays that energize cells and stimulate the body's natural process to build new proteins and regenerate cells.Each LightStim product uses different wavelengths, or colors, of light. When this beneficial light is applied directly to the skin it helps to increase collagen and elastin production, reduce inflammation, speed healing, increase circulation, and destroy acne bacteria.

Tuesday 29 September 2015

Probiotics and Prebiotics

I have just done a short course by the Rowlett institute at University of Aberdeen as I am constantly wanting to build on my nutritional learning.
One very important reason to eat a healthy balanced diet is to increase our gut health.
Probiotics and Prebiotics are very important for gut health. I have blogged about this before, but it always good to remind ourselves how we can eat ourselves healthy.

Probiotics are living microorganisms and are healthy bacteria living in our foods. When administered in adequate amounts can have health benefits and keep our gut healthy. They can help stop IBS and forms of Diarrhea.
Probiotics are found in live yoghurts and drinks like Yakults and can be taken in capsule form.

Prebiotics are a form of dietary fibre that already live in the gut and feed the live bacteria in our large intestine.They are a selectively fermented ingredient that results in specific changes in the composition and activity of the gastro intestinal microbiota giving a healthy gut. They are responsible for the growth of healthy bacteria and also help to bulk faeces and slow down the exit from the body.

Prebiotics can be found in some foods that we eat Leeks, artichokes, green bananas, garlic, onions and are supplemented in some cereals and yoghurts.

So get eating your way to a healthy gut.