"Some micronutrients such as vitamin A (beta-carotene), folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, zinc, copper and selenium, exert immunomodulatory effects and influence the susceptibility of the host to infections," Alimmenta experts continue. "We have already mentioned that lemon has an interesting amount of vitamin C (which by the way is not lost in the juices, as they told you as a child) but, by consuming it in such a small amount in the water, its effects on the immune system would not be significant," they continue. To acquire enough vitamin C by including vegetables (red pepper, tomato, ...) and fruits (citrus, kiwi, strawberries, ...) in the diet would be enough. All of them whole, not liquified or juices, they warn. "Likewise, even if lemon is acidic, it will not have an effect on the body's pH," they say.
It's good for the brain
Lemons, as we also anticipated at the beginning, have a high content of potassium, which according to research stimulates brain and nerve function. Let's delve deeper. Only one lemon contains about 100 milligrams of this essential mineral, which is also important for the basic functions of cells and muscles and to maintain the body's fluid balance. Nothing is miraculous but something contributes.
It helps digestion
Lemon juice helps eliminate unwanted materials. It encourages the liver to produce bile, which is an acid that is required for digestion, and this is important considering studies, such as that of the National Biotechnology Information Centre of the United States, which shows that more than 30% of men and women over 60 years of age have atrophic gastritis, a condition characterised by little or no such acid.
Lemon water also helps the digestive system get moving in the morning without overloading it.
"It provides fibre" and "reduces insulin resistance or glycaemic response"
Returning to the professionals of Alimmenta Clínica: "consuming water with lemon (either with a splash or with a slice) we would not be getting an "extra fibre" in the diet. Think that when we squeeze the lemon (or any other fruit) what we do is remove this fibre from the food and part of its nutrients. And if there is no fibre, we will not be reducing the response of insulin (hormone released by the pancreas in response to the presence of glucose in the blood) or the glycaemic response."
What is holistic nutrition? How does it benefit the body?
This way of eating takes into account the person as a whole (body, mind and spirit) and tries to focus the nutrition process managing all these variables.
One of the issues that nutritionists try to convey the most is that diets should not have a beginning and an end. The ideal is to seek a change in our diet, with the aim of learning to eat beyond satisfying hunger and seeking benefits for our health with it. This is precisely one of the keys to holistic eating.
Holistic nutrition, also known as integrative nutrition, is a form of nutrition through which the benefit is sought through the integral understanding of the person as a whole (body, mind and spirit). In order to properly nourish ourselves and, therefore, to be healthier, we must not take certain variables into account in isolation (for example, our weight or some specific pathology we have), but rather everything must be understood together. The Vivo Sano Foundation, an independent, private and non-profit organization, also points out that this concept "is based on the principles of integrative medicine and studies the existing connections between the environment and the physiology of our organism to carry out a style of more natural, intuitive and healing life”.
One of its most outstanding characteristics is that it rejects temporary solutions and claims the need for a permanent diet where the important thing is to know the effects of food on this 'everything' that we human beings are.
The nutritionist Fabiola Piza affirms that, in this type of nutrition, food should be divided into two types. The first directly affects the part of mind and spirit, while the second affects the body. Both are directly related and cannot be treated independently. In addition, she also expresses that she does not believe in temporary diets and that 83% of those who follow a strict diet regain their weight.
How to carry out a holistic diet.
The first step is to consume natural products, leaving out processed products in which the original composition of the food has been altered. Thanks to this we make sure to obtain all the nutritional properties and not take certain harmful compounds common in these products.
In a holistic diet, all types of food are allowed: meat, fish, dairy, vegetables, among others, so that a balanced consumption of all types of nutrients is achieved, complete, varied and without excesses.
For example, advocate fresh and seasonal foods, such as fruits and vegetables (if possible in different colors), nuts, cereals, seeds, herbs... In addition to vegetable and animal proteins, we cannot forget about unsaturated fats, carbohydrates, fiber, probiotics, vitamins and minerals.
We must not go hungry or measure amounts: each meal must be adapted to the body of the individual who consumes it and their needs. In addition, the simpler the preparations that we are going to eat, the better, for two reasons: raw food tends to preserve its properties better and digestion is easier. The way of eating is the object of study in this type of nutrition. It is advisable to avoid cold drinks, since they can slow down digestion, and chew food well, also with the same objective.
But, in addition to food, holistic nutrition also speaks of the lifestyle that is included in that 'everything' that is the person: factors such as social relationships or the practice of exercise are included in what favors an improvement of the individual. For example, holistic nutrition speaks of the importance of exercising to improve overall health (maintaining our weight, strengthening muscles, keeping certain organs such as the heart young, being more agile...), but also rest, which is unavoidable if we want to. function well physically and mentally.
Finally, we must not forget to live life outdoors. With the sun we absorb vitamin D, but certain diseases are also improved, especially respiratory diseases, we will be more active by moving more and we will improve our social relationships, as well as our state of mind and, with it, our emotions, an essential part of this sense of the person as a whole.
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What are peptides?
Peptides are molecules formed by the union of different amino acids. These amino acids are joined by bonds called peptides. Peptides have various functions in the body, as do proteins. Depending on the number of amino acids that make up the peptide, the latter receives one name or another: oligopeptide, polypeptide, hexapeptide, tripeptide.
Peptides are involved in a large number of biochemical processes, they transmit information to cells, they communicate the epidermis with the dermis so that it regenerates faster.
What are their benefits to skin?
- They restore the skin, stimulate its renewal and regeneration, thus helping to fight against aging.
- Some peptides have shown a remarkable calming effect on the skin.
- Other peptides help improve the appearance of wrinkles, smooth expression lines and prevent loss of firmness.
How to use them?
Peptides are found in serum and cream formulas (both facial and eye contour), in different combinations and under various names, as there are a lot of types. To be beneficial for the skin, they must be combined with other active ingredients such as antioxidants or moisturizers (hyaluronic acid, etc.). It is also possible to combine them with alpha hydroxy acids or with retinol.
Their effects are not maintained when you stop using the product, so you have to use them continuously to see their benefits. They can be used both during the day and at night, on all skin types, as they are well tolerated.
They are ideal for mature skin or those that want to slow down aging.
Where can you get skincare with Peptides?
Right here! Go into our Catalogue and click into Perles Magiques.
Our Peptide Dream Capsules are what your skin needs.
This red capsule is full of different peptides that will restore the vibrancy and luminosity to your skin, will improve your skins tone, diminish fine lines and wrinkles and will make your skin firmer and tighter.
Its texture is like a thick concentrated serum that highly hydrates and moisturizes your skin.
The oligopeptides used in our capsules are able to get deep into the cellular level when applied topically working from within out. They increase the production of proteins like collagen and help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkling and help to improve volume and plumpness of the skin.
Peptide dream captules will also:
Ingredients:
Vitamin E, β-glucan, Primrose Oil, Ceramide 3, Shea Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oligopeptide -1, Oligopeptide-5, Oligopeptide-2, North American Golden Prunus Extract, Water, Acetyltetrapeptide-5, Palmitoylpentapeptide-4, Acetylhexapeptide-8.
]]>Gold is one of the purest metals in the world. It has been used for a long time in medicine because it is very difficult for it to produce rejection by the human body.
It is highly stable and it is unlikely to produce any allergies.
How 24k gold can penetrate the skin to be active and have the functions assigned to it?
The only penetration system is to include it in a colloidal formula in the form of nano-particles, they are solutions that we call micellar.
The most common concentration of this solution in cosmetics is 1000 PPM.
What are the benefits of using Nano Gold in Skincare or Cosmetics?
The best news are that we have got a range of products with 24K Nano Gold particles on them, such as Magie D’Or, Eye and Lip Masks, Face Scrub and Peel Off Make! So don’t wait anymore and start glowing with our 24K Gold range today!
]]>The DermaRoller should be slided over the desired area in several directions, penetrating the skin very subtly. In this mechanical stimulation, a cylinder is rolled with small titanium microneedles that cause microlesions. Through these micro-lesions a natural skin repair process is started, during which the release of growth factors occurs. DermaRoller increases the production of collagen and elastin, substances responsible for firmness and elasticity.
DermaRoller is also used as a catalyst to maximize the effects of creams or serums, inducing a better absorption of the active ingredients and taking them to a deeper level, achieving more effective results.
How can we activate the production of collagen?
The natural response to Dermaroller's titanium microneedles causes the cells to reactivate and our skin to repair itself. In this way, our body re-uses substances such as elastin and collagen, responsible for giving our skin a smooth, shiny and smooth appearance. Other treatments, such as exfoliation (chemical peeling), have many deficiencies, since they only treat the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis), without reaching where the collagen is formed. DermaRoller, by creating small non-permanent lesions, ensures repair of the skin from within, causing the synthesis of new collagen.
DermaRoller can be combined with active ingredients such as vitamins, essential for the synthesis of collagen. In addition, serums and creams applied during the use of the roller will be more effective and will increase its absorption considerably due to the total opening of the pores.
BENEFITS
POTENTIATED PENETRATION
- Increases the absorption of active ingredients from 200 to 1000 times more.
-Significantly increases the efficiency of topical products
- Induction of preparations to treat accelerated loss of hair.
AGING OF THE SKIN
- Restores the firmness and elasticity of flaccid skin.
- Increases the thickness of the epidermis activating skin regeneration.
- Softens wrinkles, fine lines, furrows and crow's feet.
- Improves the texture of the skin.
SCARS AND MARKS
- Reduces the appearance of scars and acne marks
- Improves the marks caused by chicken pox.
- Improves post-surgical or post-traumatic scars.
- Fills and hides old marks.
PIGMENTATION
- Clarifies pigmentation spots
- Activates the re-pigmentation of white marks on the skin
- Discoloration of the skin, spots caused by sun exposure
- Chronic skin disorders.
STRECH MARKS AND CELLULITES
- Improves the appearance of stretch marks caused during pregnancy or by loss or sudden weight gain
- Visibly improves the appearance of cellulite.
PLUMP LIPS
A Dermaroller is a roller with micro-needles that by passing it on our skin (in this case the lips) accelerates the process of renewal, healing and collagen production of our skin. By accelerating this process we get an increase in temporary blood supply (as for example we get with lip plumpers) but also a long-term effect as we will have thicker, hydrated lips and WE will reduce those wrinkles around them.
INSTRUCTIONS
We recommend washing the area of skin to be treated with antibacterial soap and drying the area with a clean towel, as well as disinfecting the roller with Roller Cleaner special spray for titanium micro-needles or alcohol.
1. Slide DermaRoller with moderate pressure in vertical, horizontal and both diagonal. Between four and eight times per address.
2. Apply any moisturiser, vitamins or serum immediately after treatment with a gentle massage.
3. Clean the roller with (Roller Cleaner spray or alcohol) and hot water. Let dry and store in protective packaging.
Tips
• Performing the treatment at night, before going to bed, will help a rapid regeneration of the skin since the normal reddening of the skin disappears during the hours of sleep
• Do not cover the skin with bandages or dressings and avoid direct contact with Sun and salt water for at least 24 hours after treatment
• Do not use on skin with active acne, irritated or infected by fungus
• Refrain from using industrial cleaners for our roller as they will damage the material, shortened the shelf life of the product.
The measure DermaRoller 0.5mm is recommended for:
- Increasing the absorption of creams and serums
The DermaRoller 0.75mm measurement is recommended for:
- Facial area
- Moderate wrinkles
- Moderate acne scars
- Moderate hyperpigmentation
- Scars
- Soft stretch marks
- Moderate cellulitis
- Small imperfections
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Mind, body and soul are connected and our body talks to us in different ways, therefore we need to listen carefully to the sings that our body give us, as if we understand why we have certain pain in our knee that comes from no where or suddenly we start suffering with acne, this pain or acne might go.
The emotional meaning of having acne is the lack of self esteem, the desire of being apart from others and the fear of being hurt. People who suffer from acne usually do not accept themselves, do not love themselves and do not know how to do it. It can also be caused by trying to hard to please or impress someone else, feeling the need they need to prove themselves to others all the time. It can also be caused by the feeling of having a barrier that impede us from being ourselves.
If you suffer from acne and you feel related to any of the things listed above you need to start being conscious of it and release that feeling you are keeping inside you, and once you do it, the acne will go with it.
You need to love yourself, accept yourself and admire yourself. We are all divine creatures and we all have a talent or something that make us special, we just need to find ourselves and discover how amazing we are!
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Winter is coming and within the cold weather which is a common cause of dry skin. It can make you feel your skin hard, rough and itchy, hence the term "winter itch."
Apart from dealing with uncomfortable skin, when dry skin worsens, it can break and increase the risk of unhealthy germs. These germs can cause infections not only to your skin but also to other areas of your body. Therefore, taking care of dry skin is more than a cosmetic issue it is a question of health and safety.
Our team has created a high quality anti-aging formula that not only helps you fight the signs of aging but also moisturises your skin leaving it soft and silky.
So, if you have dry skin and/or are looking for an anti-aging moisturiser "crème riche pour le visage" will not disappoint you.
]]>Hyaluronic acid has the ability to retain water in a percentage equivalent to thousands of times its weight. That is why it is used for moisturising the epidermis since it reconstitutes the fibers that support the skin's tissues. It also stimulates the production of collagen, which multiplies and prolongs the rejuvenating result. Its use stands out in the filling effect that it provokes in the areas where it is applied and in the cutaneous marks, although it is also administered to reduce the scars of severe acne and other skin problems.
There are different types of hyaluronic acid in the market:
- The low molecular weight, which goes through the skin because its molecule is small, so it crosses several layers of the skin filling from within.
- The high molecular weight remains on the surface as its molecule is too big to penetrate in the skin.
Most of the products that you will find in the market will just have the high molecular hyaluronic acid being that its cost is very low in compare to the low molecular weight.
Our innovative serum has a high percentage of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid to fill from within and a low percentage of high molecular weight to hydrate the surface of the skin, mixed with other key ingredients, our team have created a powerful anti-aging formula suitable for all type of skins and ages.
"Sérum d'acide hyaluronique concentré" is the perfect serum for those who have oily skin or combined skin as it will highly hydrate your skin without leaving it oily as it is oil free, and for mature skin to apply before their daily cream to fight those sings of age.
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