People may think that they either need to be sick or be insane in order to go through a session of Reiki healing, but this is not the case. Reiki is not a medication therapy for any sickness or ailment. It is rather a meditational healing treatment for people who have the burden of excessive stress, tension and anxiety. Healing with Reiki is more for the mentally sick and tormented, not for the physically sick people. Every person in this world has some tension and stress. Therefore, every person can go through a calming session of quality wigs Reiki. A session of Reiki will leave a person with more balanced and control of their inner self as well as their physical being.
If a person is mentally ill, it will certainly lead to physical illness at some point of their lives, and the illness will also be terribly serious or … Read More
Exposure to phthalates may disrupt sleep for premenopausal women
A new American study suggests a link between exposure to phthalates, endocrine disruptors found in certain plastics, and sleep disorders in perimenopausal and premenopausal women.
Plastic has become omnipresent in our daily lives since its invention only seven decades ago. Today this omnipresence is being called into question, especially those plastics which are increasingly considered toxic to the environment and our health, such as phthalates, plastic materials derived from phthalic acid, which have been identified as endocrine disruptors. They are found in plastic toys as well as food packaging and cosmetic products.
New research published in the journal Menopause indicates a possible connection between exposure to phthalates and sleep disorders in premenopausal women.
The study was carried out with data from the Midlife Women’s Health Study. The sleep quality of 760 premenopausal and perimenopausal women was compared with phthalate levels in the participants’ bodies as measured in urine
Got sun spots on your skin? Here’s how to treat them in the summer
Dark spots are common skin concerns for both men and women. With the stress of COVID-19 and the the extra-hot June we are having in South Florida, melasma and other pigmentation problems can get worse.
Many dermatologists are only seeing emergency visits, but our practice and some others are treating skin pigmentation problems via telemedicine. If you cannot get an appointment with a dermatologist for your pigmentation issue, here are some tips.
Wear SPF even when indoors
Blue light from your phone and computer screen have been shown to increase skin pigmentation. For that reason, the most important product to use on your face every morning is SPF. Look for SPF with iron oxides, which are the best blockers for blue light.
I like EltaMD UV Elements SPF. Another great option with iron oxides is Dermablend facial foundation.
Skin-lightening ingredients to use in summer
Some skin-lightening ingredients can cause
People are editing photos of celebrities to give them Instagram-inspired faces. Experts say it could be harmful.
- Numerous Instagram accounts are editing photos of actors, models, and musicians almost beyond the point of recognition.
- While the anonymous editors haven’t explained the purpose of their accounts, they seemingly aim to give celebrities certain idealized features, like pore-less skin and straight teeth.
- Some celebrities seem to like the edits and occasionally re-post them, though other social-media users have criticized the pages for creating unrealistic beauty standards.
- Experts argue that looking at heavily-edited photos, as well as “transformation” images, can be extremely harmful to viewers and lead them to body-shame themselves.
- Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories.
Stars like Rihanna and Julia Roberts are often considered some of the most beautiful women in the world. But online, pictures of these celebrities and other Hollywood stars are being edited almost beyond recognition.
Across Instagram,