Friday, November 27, 2009

internet

yesterday, i discussed  computer and internet with the leader. she said it was unconvenient and impossible to use computer 10 years ago. when they were postgraduates, they were not used to finish their paper with computer. but now it is impossible to work without computer and the net. and it was also discussed here. in the blog of a friend , it was said reading on the net or reading books was the problem of habit! different people have different habits! different ages different habits! yesterday, when back from work i found it was hard to be on line. oh , bitch! i was waiting for a whole night but still failed . i didn't know what to do all night! at last i gave up!this mornig , i tried again. but failed again. i have nothing to say.   we have to turn to the administrator for help.the answer is : the line in the apartment of postgraduates . oh, god! why?i tried at random time and again! at last it successed. finally, i am on line again! life comes back to normal state!

a colorful day

it should be a busy day today because of the classes. but we all classmates are determinded to have a dinner party. so after the course of spoken english , we go to a resturant for buffet. in the dinner party, we took a lot of photoes and had a lot meat. when we were full , we decided to play games. then the game of singing in antiphonal style followed. we were all serious and thought hard to win. and the process was so happy that we didn't want to leave. the whole dinner , we were all happy.taking two taxis, we were back to the domitory. then i run the computure and wanted to share the happyness with all of the friend. but the net failed to work. so boring. i tried it for almost 2 hours, all failed. when i was about to sleep, i tried it the last time. OH, MY GOD! it did work! so boring night. a little disappointed!a colorful day with happyness and disappointment together!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

How To Remove Pigmentation Marks?

Pigmentation problems can be a serious skin concern among women. In addition to ugly marks and patches on the skin, there is a lot of emotional stress on the person. This is why it is incredibly difficult to deal with pigmentation problems. Moreover, if you don't apply the right type of skin care products, the skin condition may aggravate and lead to more serious problems.

Causes of Pigmented Skin

Skin pigmentation can be caused by a variety of factors. While some are natural some happen because of skin care negligence. Here are some of the common causes of skin pigmentation.

Birthmarks

Some people are born with pigmented birthmarks. They may be spots, dark patches and so on. Most of them are permanent birthmarks which if don't fade away on their own remain on the skin forever. However, you can used laser therapy or surgical procedures to get them removed.

Sun Spots

Also called age spots, they are caused as a result of prolonged and unprotected sun exposure. The UV radiations of the sun increase the percentage of melanin within the skin and cause the melanocytes to group together. This results in the formation of dark brown spots on the skin. Pollution can aggravate the situation.

Treatment of Pigmented Skin

Protect Your Skin From the Sun

Skin pigmentation is causes by melanin. The melanin cells, comprised of the melanocytes and are located in the deeper layers of the skin and protects against damage by the sun's UV rays. More the melanin in your skin, darker will be the skin tone. This is the reason why fair-skinned people, who contain very less melanin, are more prone to sun burns.

In order to prevent skin pigmentation and formation of brown spots, it is important to keep your skin protected against the sunlight. Therefore, make sure you wear a broad spectrum sunscreen whenever you venture out in the sun. Slather the sunscreen all over the exposed areas of your body at least 15-20 minutes before venturing out so that it gets absorbed effectively

Product Suggestions:

La Roche Posay Anthelios 60 Melt-In Sunscreen Lotion

It is a lightweight sunscreen lotion that quickly absorbs into your skin leaving a sheer finish. The La Roche Posay CELL-OX Shield provides antioxidants and both UVA/UVB protection and is water resistant. It is also available in Fluid and Milk form.

Obagi Day Lotion

It exfoliates the skin surface and accelerates skin cell turnover. In addition it also keeps the skin well hydrated and protected for flawless looking skin.

Avoid Petroleum & Alcohol based Skin Care Products

Petroleum and alcohol based products are extremely dangerous for the skin as they serve to aggravate skin pigmentation. They increase the number of free radicals in the skin and cause intrinsic damage. Alcohol often causes a stinging sensation in the skin that prompts free radicals to multiply. An increase in the number of free radicals also accelerate the production of melanin. Moreover, pollution and other environmental stressors also cause the skin pigmentation to increase.

Use Skin Lightening Products

In order to protect the skin and remove the unsightly marks, you need to use effective skin lightening products. Look for ingredients like hydroquinone and kojic acid that serve to lighten the skin tone and thus erase the pigmentation marks. They also control the production of melanin within the skin cells and

Product Suggestions:

Vivite Vibrance Therapy

It is a unique skin care formulation that contains restorative antioxidants to brighten and even out skin tone while at the same time reducing fine lines and wrinkles. It includes ingredients like Licorice root extract, Mulbery fruit, green tea, grapes, and fennel seeds to keep the skin young and fresh looking while evening out age spots, brown spots and other forms of hyperpigmentation. It also helps to hydrate the skin and protect against free radicals.

Obagi Nu-Derm Clear

This is a great skin bleaching and corrector cream containing 4% Hydroquinone to even out age spots, freckles, liver spots and overall skin tone. It correct the unevenness and age spots on your skin.

Obagi C-Clarifying Serum

It is the one and only clarifying serum that combines 4% hydroquinone and Vitamin C serum along with L-ascorbic acid. 4% hydroquinone is a well established ingredient for evening out pigmentation issues in the skin. Pared with Vitamin C this product promotes an even skin tone and also provides potent antioxidant protection.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

The Immune System Food From The World Of Bees

The Immune System Food from the World of Bees As you learned from an earlier post, I want to tell you more about this remarkable immune system food substance made naturally by the bees to protect their hive from invaders.

What other alternative therapy brings together such a phenomenal array of curative properties to be found in propolis, including anti-fungal antibacterial, anti-inflammatory antibiotic, antacid and anti-tumour.

The Russians have probably carried out most of the research at the Kazan Veterinary Institute in 1947 to discover the amazing properties that this substance embodies. So much so that propolis came to be known as 'Russian Penicillin' prior to this date it was applied to slow healing wounds during the Boer War and again during the Second World War in Russia.

Reports in the use of this incredible substance have become legendary. Dr. Bernard Jenson Ph.D. visited the Caucasus people in Russia he found that in his own words" All the oldest men in the area were and had been beekeepers and used raw honey AND hive scrapings which contained propolis as a regular part of their diet." He interviewed one of the beekeepers Shirali Mislimov who was reported to be 157 years old. It is a known fact that the incidence of Cancer in beekeepers is reported to be ONLY one in a thousand.

Unlike antibiotics, we can take propolis daily as an immune system food to strengthen our immunity to a vast array of illnesses without the destructive side effects.

With a fortified immune system we can keep ourselves healthy in even the most virus and germ infected environments. There are testimonials from people who used to come down with colds and flu every year. Since taking propolis they've breezed through the colds and flu system without sneeze, ache, sore throat or sniffle. Medical researchers, for whom modern synthetic drugs were once a Holy Grail, have tried to determine why propolis is able to treat not only immune disorders but also a vast array of other medical conditions.

Researchers at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland have attempted to isolate the various chemical properties of propolis in the hopes of finding one active component that is responsible for its effects.

Because it has more than 150 chemical properties and because these components also depend on the botanical source, propolis is difficult to analyze. Nevertheless, researchers have found that no one component is responsible for its curative effects. In fact, when the chemical structures of propolis are isolated, they do not work effectively. Rather, propolis combines all of its properties to create a synergistic effect.

Colds and Coughs

In 1989 Polish researchers gauged the effect of propolis on groups with the common cold. The group treated with propolis had the infection for a shorter period with complete recovery within 3 days. The untreated group took 5 days to recover. Researchers into its use showed that it is more effective as a prophylactic i.e. as an immune system food to prevent rather than cure. The old adage 'prevention is better than cure' rings true.

Many people, including myself take propolis regularly for general health maintenance, thus decreasing the incidence of colds, bronchial infections and flu.

It is important to note that propolis may cause an allergic reaction in some people. Take small quantities at first to gauge any reaction. You are more likely to have an allergic?reaction if you have a severe allergy to bee stings or you are allergic to bee pollen or honey. You should avoid using propolis if you are pregnant or nursing.

Do not stop using prescribed medication without consulting your physician