Top 5 Reason to Drink More Water

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Has it occurred to you today that you are thirsty? By the time you experience the sensation of the thirst, you are already dehydrated. That thirst is your body calling for re-hydration. 

Flushes out toxins

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Get the toxins out by sweat and urination which reduces the risks of kidney. Our digestive system needs water to function properly.

Lose weight

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Sometimes we think we are hungry, but actually we are thirsty. For those who are trying to lose some pounds, staying hydrated can serve as appetite suppressant and help with weight loss.  

Prevent headaches

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Sometimes headache can be caused by dehydration. So, drinking water can prevent nasty head pain.

Glowing skin

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Our largest organ is the skin. Regular water consumption can improve the color and texture of the skin. 

Help in constipation

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Drinking plenty of water can help prevent and relieve constipation, especially in people who generally do not drink enough water.

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Everyday Skin Care Routine

Every woman wants picture-perfect, good skin complexion. Flawless skin is one of the main elements of a person’s beauty. Healthy skin helps you feel beautiful as well.

Your daily skin routine and lifestyle habits are the primary predictors of your skin’s health. Stress, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, damage from the UV rays, pollution, excessive smoking and drinking alcohol are leading factors that affect the quality and texture of your skin.

Daily Skin Care Routine

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Cleansing

• A proper cleansing clears the dirt and helps to get rid of pollution which get settled on the skin during the day.
• Always use a cleanser that is suitable for your skin.
• Get a facial wash that would not strip off the moisture in your skin.

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Exfoliation

• Exfoliation is an essential way to keep clear complexion.
• A good scrub can remove the dead skin cells on your top layer of skin, encouraging the production of good and healthy skin.
• It also improves blood circulation, lighten the skin making it soft, smooth and youthful.

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Sun Protection

• Use a good UV protector whenever you step outdoor.
• Get a UV protector that can filter the harmful UVA and UVB rays.

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Pay special attention to fragile areas

• You should pay special attention to certain special areas like neck, eyes and hands which show early sign of aging.
• The skin around neck and hands become loose gradually, dark circles and puffiness under eyes are the initial sign of skin aging.

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Moisturizing

In order to keep the skin well moisturized, it is important to choose daily moisturizing skin care products that balance the level of water within the skin. Otherwise, you may use a moisturizing mask regularly once a week.

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Don’t neglect the lips

As soon as you feel the need, use a hydrating lip cream to keep your lips moisture. 

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What Causes Cracked Heels

What are Cracked Heels?

Cracked heels are caused by cracking and splitting of the skin. It is also a sign of lack of attention to foot care. When the skin around the heels becomes thickened and dry, it loses the suppleness and elasticity. Sometime, it can split under simple pressures like walking. The daily activities such as walking and standing for long hours may lead to unsightly, painful and even bleeding cracked heels.

Causes of Cracked Heels

•     Naturally dry and thick skin around the heel is highly likely to crack due to excessive feet activity.

•       Prolonged standing at work or home.

•     Overweight may increase the pressure on the normal fat pad under the heel.

•    Back-open shoes affect the fat under the heel to expand sideways and increase the possibility to get cracked heels.

•    Skin diseases or skin disorder such as Athlete’s foot, Eczema and Diabetes may cause cracked heels.

•      Excessive exposure to the water can strip the natural oils and leave skin dry and rough.

•       Circulation problems.

•       Deficiency of vitamins, minerals, zinc and malnutrition.

•       Unhygienic circumstances or conditions.

Solutions to Cure Cracked Heels

Vegetable Oils

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A variety of vegetable oils can be used to treat and prevent cracked heels. Vegetable oils such as sesame oil, olive oil and coconut oil will work. Firstly, soak your feet in the soapy water and scrub it with pumice stone. Wash your feet and dry them with clean water. After that, apply any vegetable oil on your feet and put on a pair of clean socks and leave them overnight while you sleep. Repeat the steps for few days until the cracks on your heels gone completely.

Lemons

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Method 1:

Soak the feet in lemon juice for about 10 minutes. Follow this therapy on a weekly basis until one finds a change. Lemon juice is a very mild natural acid and helps to dissolve dead and dry skin so that it can be easily removed. It is best to soak your feet in a lemon juice solution and then lightly scrub it with soft foot brush to gently exfoliate the top layers of dead skin that cause dry cracked heels.

Method 2:

Combine one teaspoon of Vaseline and juice from one whole lemon. Wash your feet and pat them dry before applying. Apply to the dry areas and heels of your feet until you’ve used the entire batch. You should do this just before bed and wear wool socks to lock in the moisture.

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色斑是怎样形成的？

为什么人会长色斑？

色斑是由于皮肤黑色素的增加而形成的一种常见面部呈褐色或黑色素沉淀，损容性的皮肤疾病，通常斑会长在脸颊和前额部位，日晒后斑会更严重。女性长斑的机率一般比男性高。

很多人都说要找有效祛斑的方法，但色斑是怎样形成的，很多人都不知道。这也是为什么一直找不到对症下药的方法。

色斑是怎样形成的？

荷尔蒙分泌失调

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避孕药里含有的女性荷尔蒙雌激素会刺激黑色素细胞分泌来形成不均匀的斑点。斑虽然在服药中断后停止生长但还是会在皮肤上停留一段蛮长的时间。怀孕中的女性因荷尔蒙雌激素增加而从怀孕第四到第五个月会比较容易长斑，这时候出现的斑在产后大部分会消失。可是，新陈代谢不正常以及皮肤在紫外线照射下或精神上受到压力都会使斑加深。有些新长的斑在产后也未必会消失，所以平常要更加注意。

新陈代谢

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新陈代谢不正常或卵巢功能减退的时侯斑也会出现。因新陈代谢不顺畅或内分泌失调身体处于敏感状态，这会使色素问题更严重而且便秘会形成斑。这其实就是内分泌失调导致过敏体质而形成的。

压力太大

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当一个人感到压力时就会分泌肾上腺素，这个原理是为了对付压力而做准备。可是一个人长期受到压力，人体新陈代谢的平衡就会遭到破坏，皮肤所需的营养供应趋于缓慢，色素母细胞就会变得活跃。

不良生活习惯

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吸烟成瘾会引起色素发黄，身体里色素分布不均匀，色素分泌紊乱而形成了色斑。除此之外，从来不注重防晒，不做防晒措施会让阳光的照射产生黑色素造成黄褐斑。生活不规律或不稳定导致血液循环不顺畅，毛血管阻塞，血液淤积，色素沉淀而出现色斑。夜生活频繁又不积极休息会导致生理现象昼夜颠倒，出现色素分泌紊乱，色素凝滞的色斑人群。

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You Looked Tired

When someone told you:

YOU LOOKED TIRED TODAY

You be like....

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What Causes Dark Circles

Heredity

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Dark circles are hereditary and research indicates that genetics play a major role in passing down dark circles in coming generations.

Excessive exposure to sun

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Body produces more melanin when you expose too much to the sun. 

Lifestyle

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Consumption of alcohol and smoking are the cause to get dark circles under eyes.

Lack of sleep

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The skin become pale and dark circles are more prominent when you did not get enough sleep, minimum 8 hours sleep are needed.

Aging

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As we grow older, the skin around the eye area is delicate and thin, the thin skin makes the blood vessel more prominent.

Not removing eye makeup

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Ensure to remove eye makeup clean and clear before you go to bed.

Allergies

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Veins around sinuses are darkened and lead to dark circles problem. Take multivitamin may help to reduce the dark circles.

How to Get Rid of Dark Circles

Home Remedies

• Get enough of sleep is very important to improve the dark circles. Put extra effort to have an early night.
• Use dark circle eye cream recommended by your dermatologist to reduce dark circles caused by hyperpigmentation from sun damage and melasma. 
• Avoid direct expose to the sun; wear a big sunglasses that can cover the eye areas in daytime.
• Avoid salty food at night before important event and keep your head raised on an extra pillow in bed to minimize fluid build-up.
• Green tea bags soaked in warm water and put it on the eyes for 5 minutes.
• Do not rub your eyes too often as it may hurt the skin around the eye areas.

Treatment in Meridian Clinic

Eye Circles Laser

Pigmentation may be addresses by delivering an intense beam of light to specifically target the melanin that are caused by pigmentation. The light absorbed and converted into heat and destroys the melanin cells which carry by pigment molecule.

Laser then target the source of dark circles and the light will transfer into skin under the eye areas. The light is absorbed by blood vessels and pigmented areas in the skin. Laser is able to resurface the skin and reduce the fine lines on the skin which helps to improve the overall appearance of the eyes. In addition, laser helps to reduce dark circles.

Filler Injection- Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

Injectable fillers are used to correct the under eye dark circles, hyaluronic acid filler used to soften the shadow and restore the volume to the tear trough.

Pigment-Prevention Injection

It used to destroy the melanin cells cause by pigmentation. It has whitening effect which can reduce the dark circles.

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Excessive Sweating: How to Stay Dry

What is Hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis is a common disorder in which the person sweats excessively.

Sweating may occur on the whole body or it may occur on certain areas. It usually sweats on:

• Armpit
• Palms
• Sole of the feet
• Face
• Chest

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Although people who generally sweat excessively, day and night, it does not pose a serious threat to a person’s health. But it can be embarrassing and distressing in the daily life.

Some people with hyperhidrosis are shy to seek medical help and some believe no proper way can be done to improve this symptom.

However, help is available to improve the excessive sweating problem.

Start with daily life activities such as:

• Wear black or white clothes to minimize the sign of sweating
• Wear loose and light clothes
• Avoid spicy foods
• Avoid alcohol
• Use antiperspirant instead of deodorant

Excessive sweating is a long term condition. If lifestyle changes do not work, you may go for dermatologist for further treatments.

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Treatment 1

Botolinum Toxin Injection also known as Botox.

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Botox can be injected into the skin areas of the body which affected by hyperhidrosis. It helps to reduce sweating in these areas by blocking the signals from the brain to the sweat glands. The effect normally lasts for few months; the treatment can be repeated if necessary. Botox injection to treat hyperhidrosis takes around 30 to 45 minutes. The treatment can be done in just a lunch break.

Treatment 2

Iontophoresis may help if you have excessive sweating problem on your palms and feet. It can be used to treat armpits but it is less effective.

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Iontophoresis involves treating affected areas of skin with a weak electric current passed through water or a wet pad. This helps to block the sweat glands.

This treatment is not painful. Patient will only feel slight discomfort or skin irritation as the mild electric current pass through the palms or feet. The treatment duration is around 20 to 30 minutes. To get ideal result, 2 to 4 session of treatments are needed in a week. The symptoms will improve after a week or two.

Treatment 3

Surgery

     A dermatologist may use one or more of the following surgical techniques to remove sweat glands from the underarms:

• Excision (cut out sweat glands)
• Liposuction (remove with suction)
• Curettage (scrape out)
• Laser surgery (vaporize)                                                                                  

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