Winter 15
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Contents 3 Skin Acne 5 Discomfort Pain 7 Nutrition Weight Loss 11 Mind Depression 15 Seasonal Ailments 17 Credits
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Skin // Acne Acne has many contributing factors, unfortunately. Some of which, are caused by hormonal imbalance, stress, lack of sleep, food allergies, and diet. Supplements including zinc, B vitamins, charcoal can help in lessening the amount of acne you have. Fish oil and coconut oil work well by improving the dermis.
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• Arnica: comes from a flower and can be taken orally or applied topically. Arnica supplements are available in liquid, capsule, tablet, and homeopathic pellets. Arnica works for muscle, nerve, and joint pain, as well as taking down swelling. When applied topically, it helps with swelling and bruising. • Turmeric: is a spice traditionally used in curries and mustards. Turmeric can be mixed with water to form a paste and applied to the area in pain to help relieve swelling and provide relief. When taken internally, it can help with upset stomach, as well as arthritis and joint pain. Curcumin is that active ingredient found in Turmeric, and is responsible for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Discomfort // Pain
There are many ways to treat pain. Supplements, aromatherapy, meditation, and topical remedies can help in easing pain. Below is a short list of some topical and oral supplements that can help ease pain.
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Nutrition // Weight Loss
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Mind // Depression
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Depression can be caused by many things, including vitamin deficiency, chemical imbalance, and even the weather. Depression can be treated at home without suffering the horrible and common side effects of depression medcations, which can cause a chemical dependency and ncreased suicidal tendencies stopping medication. Sea- D, onal depression perhaps thewhen easiest to treat.the Increasing Vitamin water intake, andissleep, as well asdepression. decreasing sugar intake, are all olutions to combating seasonal Depression caused bysimple chemical nd hormonal imbalances, can be treated at home by taking adaptogens such
s Maca Root and Camu Camu. Adaptogens work with the body to and get to he route of any imbalance occurring within the body and help to level chemicals and hormones back out. Both Camu Camu (a berry) and Maca Root, help in boostng the immune system, energy production, and vitality, which all help n fighting depression. Healthy fat intake helps the body fight ff depression as well. Healthy fats such as coconut il and grass-fed butter aid in decreasing sugr cravings, boosting energy levels and dereasing belly fat (which is great during he holidays). Symptoms of depression an include excessive sleeping, sadness, hair loss, seclusion from friends and family, nd unexplained bouts of crying. If left untreated, depression can cause everyday decision making eem unbearable. [10] I do therefore humbly ffer it to publick consideration, that f the hundred and twenty thouand Children, already computed, twenty thousand may be reserved for Breed, whereof only one ourth part to be Males, which is more han we allow to Sheep, black Cattle,
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• Echinacea is an herb that can help decrease
inflammation
associated
with cold and flu as well as boosting
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Seasonal colds and flu are inevitable and everyone
the immune system and naturally
gets them eventually. Most home remedies for sea-
fighting off fungi and yeast infections.
sonal ailments require starting treatment as soon as
Echinacea is most effective in lessen-
symptoms present themselves. If you around heavily
ing cold and flu severity when taken
populated areas, it is ideal to take an immune boost-
within 24-48 hours of first symptoms.
ing supplement throughout cold and flu season.
• Vitamin C that includes Bioflava-
Along with supplements, vitamins such as Vitamin
nonoids and Rutin (derived from food
C, changing the air filter in your home/apartment
sources) at high doses can shorten
and using a humidifier to add moisture back into air
the time frame of a cold or the flu by
can help as well. Be sure to stay hydrated. Staying
around a day or so. Vitamin C is not
hydrated translates to drinking half of your body
very effective at preventing seasonal
weight in ounces of water each day. Foods like green
ailments. A B-Vitamin complex sup-
leafy vegetables, citrus, and bone broths can signifi-
plement can significantly help with
cantly lessen time spent sick.
decreased energy levels while sick.
Seasonal // Ailments
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Credit
Models from left to right and top to bottom: Ashley Drake Hope Austin
Stacy Robertson Lori Nguyen Darah King
Cheyenne Austin
Monique Ortman Photography: Andrew Knight Designer/Photo Editor: Monique Ortman
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Find additional information on healthy, natural alternatives by googling the following websites: The Revolutionary Act Happy Mothering Glowing Balance Green Tidings Real Farmacy Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine The Urban Herbalist