For dry skin: Inactive sebaceous glands cause dry skin. Cold air and the heat from fires/heaters cause winter dry skin. Other reasons for dry skin are: hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiency, exposure to sun and the wind, and use of soaps. Increase your daily intake of vitamin A, D and E. include safflower and olive oil […]
Aromatherapy, Essential Oils and Benefits
Aromatherapy uses essential oils for their remedial properties. All essential oils or essences can be divided into three classes: (i) terpenic (ii) oxygenated and (iii) sulphurized. All have antiseptic, healing and anti-bacterial properties and above all different chemical structures. Essences are not only useful because of their bacterial action but also due to their healing […]
7 Ways Grand Velas Los Cabos Resort Ups the Luxe All-Inclusive Ante
The newest property in Grand Velas Resorts’ esteemed portfolio is Grand Velas Los Cabos—an all-inclusive spa resort with stunning ocean views and a wide variety of amenities and activities for guests of all ages. No ordinary destination, Grand Velas Los Cabos has pulled out all the stops in its readily apparent quest to provide an […]
Problem Solving Go-Gear
By Merilee Kern, ‘The Luxe List’ Executive Editor Whether traveling for business or pleasure, you’re sure to run into your fair share of challenges. Since gallivanting by land, air or sea can be stressful even under the best of circumstances, why not give yourself a break and bring along items that’ll ease and expedite your […]
Scientists research why senior citizens appear to be more immune to H1N1 flu virus
It’s still all theory, but UC Davis researchers think that the reason senior citizens over age 65 aren’t catching the H1N1 flu at least for now is that specific shared molecular sites called epitopes result in some type of immunity to the novel flu. It seems people over age 65 have been exposed to various […]
New study on whole grains with bran may be able to lower high blood pressure in men
It took three months after a new July 2009 study on the health benefits of whole grains, especially brans in whole grains, and how whole grains help to lower hypertension, had been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition before the mainstream media (Reuters) reported it October 7, 2009. The Whole Grain Stamp now appears on over 3000 products in 14 […]