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The scalp is a part of that package that skin protector and an area to which the aesthetic professionals have not paid much attention. However, the hair of our clients deserve special treatment. Men and women today are concerned about the appearance of your hair and want it to be as shiny, healthy and voluminous as possible.

These objectives can be achieved if we remember that the state depends scalp hair that inhabits it.

THE METHOD
The method to be followed by beauticians is based on simple principles: assessment, massage, cell stimulation, advice and guidance.

Guidance
As all professions have their limits, the beautician will find cases that are not your concern, for example, bald-old accused, to be directed toward health care professionals specialized in microsurgery capillary. Its function will then be to prepare the scalp with specific applications and relaxing massage and stimulating circulation.

Advice
Counseling is an important part as it affects consumer habits, often based on fixed ideas, as I have oily hair or must stripping the scalp, which do nothing to feed the underlying problem. Read the rest of this entry »

Birth and hair loss: an ongoing process
Every day new hairs grow and fall out of our head, according to a life cycle that is renewed continuously. Each of the hairs on our body is active and immersed in a life cycle.

Between 130,000 and 150,000 hair covering our bodies, but not all grow at the same rate, the scalp does so with an average of 1 mm every 3 days, while the eyelashes or body hair makes it more slowly.

The hair is part of our life from the pregnancy (the follicles are developed between the second and third month), and thus a hair problem goes beyond the mere loss of hair, resulting in disappointing reactions in both women and men. Read the rest of this entry »

The care of our skin deserves our attention and concern, as there are many factors that can produce skin diseases. Some of these factors relate to the environment, since both in terms of pollution such as climate change, these are always becomes drier depending on your environment and atmosphere in which we live.

That is why we use different mechanisms in the care of our skin. In this sense, the benefits of lemon for skin justify the application of the fruit, and then tell why. We mention that one of the most common uses in relation to skin care, is able to mix the lemon juice with aloe vera to obtain a paste or cream that will naturally cleanse the skin. Read the rest of this entry »

If your dentist has told you have gum disease, you are not alone. Currently, about 80% of adults in America suffer from some form of this disease.

Periodontal disease can range from simple gum inflammation or gingivitis to a serious disease that can damage the soft tissues and bone that support the teeth. In severe cases, teeth fall out. Typically the disease occurs when plaque builds up along and below the gums.

Gum disease is a threat to your oral health. Research indicates that the effects of the disease could spread far beyond the mouth (we’ll explain that later). If the disease is stopped, stop advancing or worse will depend largely on how well you care for teeth and gums every day since receiving the diagnosis.

Prevention and treatment of dental
* Cleaning and Polishing of Surfaces and topically with Fluor.
Fluoride made by the dentist and crystallization produces a remineralization of tooth enamel, causing a significant increase in resistance of teeth to decay and decreases the adhesion of bacteria, improving the health of teeth and advisable encías.Es each six months.

* Pit and Fissure Sealants.
The Pit and fissure sealants reduce the incidence of caries in more than 60%, basically involves placing a resin on the surfaces of teeth masticantes later. With this seal the grooves and pits prevents the entry of bacteria that cause cavities.

* Teaching oral hygiene techniques.
This is achieved by reducing the colonies of bacteria that settle on the teeth that cause cavities and gum disease.

* Periodic consultation.
Visit your dentist regularly, this will help prevent oral problems and solve existing early, making it easier and less traumatic treatment.

Improve your appearance is something of a combination of factors: a good nutritional plan, well water, fresh air, exercise, sleep well and less stress as possible.

But in this hectic world where it is difficult to fulfill all, it is worth trying at least the first one. In other words, eating healthy to look younger.

Well believe it or not, poor eating habits, like eating lots of fat and sugar or many stimulating drinks (like coffee), are harmful to our skin and thus for most of our presentation.

While a poor diet, one that only leads us to constant weight change, only result in one of the main causes of the dreaded wrinkles (after excessive sun exposure).

Recall that to gain weight, our skin is stretched, straining elastic fibers in their inner layers. And when we lose, our skin does not always return to its original form, especially if the decline has been so drastic.

There is no fear because both body fat!

The fat pads (body fat) are extremely important for the appearance of the skin. These lie directly under the skin and separate the muscle and bone. Its function is to cushion and support our skin to supply the sebaceous glands and act as a vehicle for oil soluble vitamins such as vitamin A, D and E.

Thus, losing almost all the fatty tissue through a crash diet or disease, can alter the look terribly and quality of our skin.

Some Tips:

* To enhance our skin is important to consume enough protein, vitamins and minerals that can be found at: lean meats (fish, poultry), eggs, fresh vegetables and fruits. Are among the most recommended: avocado, cucumber and cabbage. Read the rest of this entry »