Moisturize from the Inside

Here in Minnesota we have reached a daily high as of now of +1 F! Sound beyond chilly? When compared to our -20 F that we woke up to Sunday morning, it feels positively balmy.

I am still however choosing to ensconce myself warmly in my home today. I am not a real "winter girl". To say the least. Contrary to popular belief, not all Minnesota folk are cold weather hardy. I belong to this group.

I just know when I am old (OK my children think I reached this point LONG ago)---where was I...oh yes...old...My husband and I will be waging thermostat wars. He loves it way on the frosty side in the house. I on the other hand, would keep the thermostat set at 76 F all winter. That is if I didn't know that was hugely irresponsible and really hard on the finances....

So I sit in my home today, and while I should be doing any one of a thousand jobs around here....I have been on safari. In home safari. Not exactly what I would recommend to any of you...My daughter's one hamster went AWOL sometime under the cover of darkness.

So far no sightings. I ask for your prayers... ; ) I love the little guys, but my husband has not yet been made rodent friendly. This situation (the escape) has been very disconcerting for him. Perhaps your prayers can be directed towards him?

OK, down to business. Now that you have gotten your humidifier's clean and running, you have pampered yourself with a nice moisture mask, and moisturized with a fabulous oil based moisturizer ( and done it several times a day!!! ) Now what? Still dry? Some people just are so parched that it takes forever for their skin to play catch up.

Let me take a moment or four to extol the virtues of Essential Fatty Acids. You have undoubtedly heard of Omega 3's and Omega 6's in regard to heart health and the prevention of stroke. The benefits don't stop there.

If you want to keep your skin soft and supple. Think Omega's. They aid in maintaining the skin's integrity, and believe it or not ( start some of your own research here ) are beneficial for acne sufferers.

Interested yet?

Omega Oils, especially the Omega 3's ( you may also see DHA and EPA on the label) can aid in blood pressure regulation, prevention of abnormal clot formation, and ( there are more than these ) super important for skin...regulating the inflammatory response.

Why is the inflammatory response important? Inflammation not only ages our arteries ( contributing to that nasty plaque build up ), but it ages our skin.

A lot of unfavorable processes are set into motion if we have a body that is TOO QUICK to become inflamed. Think of the person with the bad temper on a hair trigger. Can't think of too many positives right. They just plow through, leaving hurt feelings and mayhem.

Not that unlike the inflammatory response in your body. It has it's place, but it needs to be used judiciously.... Do some research of your own, and check out the effect of chronic inflammation, especially for your skin. Perhaps I will dedicate a special blog day for it. It is important.

In addition to this, Omega 3's (DHA in particular) help to build cell membranes. What are are cells anyway, but the foundations for EVERYTHING. Including our faces.

So, this is just the tip of the iceberg, and it is plenty for me. Firmer, softer, and more skin, anti aging benefits, a healthier scalp...I didn't even give you the mood and brain benefits......

Do some of your own research. I am not a physician...and no, I don't play one on T.V. I would be open to this prospect however if anyone out there is interested....

Always check with your Physician before starting any supplement regimen.

One very reliable resource for reading on supplements in general is http://www.wellnessresources.com/

Now, back to the "Bird Rodent of Alcatraz"

To your health,
Michele Engholm
http://www.goodnatureessentials.com/