Dr. Hari Bezwada, MD
The Organic Lifestyle
Skin care products from Anamê Vio contain naturally occurring ingredients from our environment. They are harvested and utilized in a sustainable way. They are organic without preservatives or synthetic compounds. There has been no animal testing and these products are certified as organic from the USDA.
This may be an essential part of a lifestyle that’s healthy and organic. So when we think about a healthy organic lifestyle there are three essential parts. First, what we put in our bodies, second what we put on our bodies and third how we treat our bodies. So these are three essential steps in developing a sustainable healthy organic natural lifestyle that will keep you healthy for years to come. Healthy skincare may mean taking a comprehensive holistic approach and addressing external environmental factors (weather, sun exposure) and lifestyle factors (stress, diet, sleep) as well.
When using sunscreen adequate application is important. A baseline application of Anamê Vio skin products will provide antioxidant protection and an additional skin barrier layer. For your face, we recommend using about a nickel to quarter sized amount to cover your entire face. After applying sunscreen in the morning, having a separate sun protection product for later application may be essential especially before outside exposure. Sun exposure may create free radicals through ultraviolet radiation. These free radicals may create an inflammatory cycle inducing further skin damage. The naturally antioxidants in Anamê Vio skin products can scavenge free radicals and prevent skin damage from ultraviolet radiation. Other environmental pathogens such as pollution, smoking, stress, even a poor diet may also lead to free radical generation.
The following ingredients are in Anamê Vio skin products
Rose hip oil reduces the appearance of cellulite and prevents scars. Rose hip oil is rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants especially vitamin c, which are integral for tissue and cell regeneration in the skin. Vitamin a penetrates deeply and moisturizes helping to reduce scars and fine lines. Rose hip also has high concentrations of vitamins E, B1, B2, and cicatrizing properties. This is perhaps the reason why rosehip oil has long been used as a folk remedy for wound healing and the reduction of scars and fine lines.
Blueberry is rich in amino acids, vitamins, oleic, essential fatty acids (omega6, omega9) and antioxidants. All of which are vital elements for your skin. It is a natural revitalizer and a rich antioxidant that nature offers in pure essence.
Aloe Vera is a cell regenerator, cicatrizant and skin toner. Aloe is ideal for sunburned or irritated skin. Aloe vera features cooling properties that can be soothing for sun damaged skin. It may also reduce skin irritation and inflammation due to acne and eczema. Aloe has bioactive compounds rich in vitamins A, B , C, D and E as well as minerals like magnesium, potassium and zinc. These all contribute to the healing benefits of aloe.
Jojoba Oil has a high concentration of ceramides. Ceramides are lipids found in our body and are essential for skin health. They help to maintain cell integrity. It contains vitamin E which as an antioxidant and helps to prevents skin aging. It is also excellent to use as a makeup remover and as acne treatment. It can also be used to moisturize dry hair and skin.
It is important to create an individualized skin regime that works best for you. For example, if you’re super stressed, maybe you could use a facial mask to help you carve out some time to relax. Starting and ending the day with organic moisturizing creams, help to get your skin to its best start and end of each day. Adding daytime moisturizing cream protects your skin against those environmental pathogens. Don’t forget to clean your skin before bed with the organic jojoba cleaning oil, using night time nourishing facial cream allows the reparative healing process to occur when the body is at rest.
Healthy exercise
The National Institutes of Health recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, otherwise a combination of moderate and vigorous activity. An exercise regimen should be spread out over the course of a week and greater amounts of exercise will provide even further health benefits. Even brief periods of activity throughout the day can add up to provide additional health benefits as well. Strength training exercises for all major muscle groups are recommended at least twice a week. The goal is to do a single set of each exercise, using a weight or resistance level heavy enough to tire your muscles after approximately 12 to 15 repetitions. Moderate aerobic exercise includes activities such as brisk walking, swimming, and mowing the lawn. Vigorous aerobic exercise includes activities such as running and sporting activities. Strength training can include the use of weight machines, free weights, or body weight resistance. As a general goal, you should aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on a daily basis. For weight loss, maintaining weight loss or meet specific fitness goals, you may need to exercise more. You can achieve more health benefits if you ramp up your exercise to 300 minutes or more a week. Sitting too much can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes and then your mortality. Again even brief bouts of activity offer benefits. For instance, if you can’t fit in one 30-minute walk during the day, try a few five-minute walks instead. Any activity is better than none at all. What’s most important is making regular physical activity a part of your healthy lifestyle.
Regular exercise may be beneficial to your skin care. An exceptional skin care program will consist of a natural organic cosmetic skin care line, healthy nutrition, adequate hydration, and regular exercise. Sweating opens your pores and releases toxins that can clog pores and lead to pimples and blemishes. Exercise also reduces levels of the body’s natural stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. Additionally, it stimulates the production of endorphins, which are the body’s inherent painkillers and mood elevators. Stress may have a negative effect on your skin, causing to be more sensitive and is probably due to elevated cortisol levels. An exercise routine will help to combat this effect. Loose and sagging skin may reflect poor muscle tone. Increasing muscle mass and tone will help firm up your skin and improve its appearance.
Hydration
Proper fluid intake is essential to keep your body well hydrated and without that your body will not function optimally. If you don’t drink enough fluid, your body temperature and heart rate may rise due to hypovolemia. The following symptoms may occur from dehydration: Fatigue, mental impairment, slowing down of bodily functions, and poor sports performance. The impact is even worse when you’re active and dehydrated in hot conditions. The simple solution is to drink plenty of fluids when you exercise. Drinking enough fluids will help to maintain your concentration, performance, and increase endurance. The amount of water you need depends on a variety of factors, such as the weather, health, clothing, exercise intensity and duration.
As a guide, you need more fluid if you:
- Sweat heavily
- Have certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease
- Are using a medication that can act as a diuretic
- Have a larger body habits
- Are fit (because healthy people tend to sweat more and earlier in their exercise)
- Are doing vigorous exercise
- Are active in hot and humid conditions.
Thirst isn’t the best indicator that you need to drink. In fact, if you feel thirsty, you are probably already dehydrated. A good indicator of dehydration is your urine color. If it’s pale and clear it means you’re well hydrated. The darker it is, the more fluid you need to drink. Another sign of dehydration is a lack of sweat during vigorous activity. No sweating is a sign that you’re both dehydrated and possibly suffering heat exhaustion.
Dehydration occurs when your body’s water content is too low. Signs of dehydration include: headaches, fatigue, mood changes, slow reaction times, dry nasal passages, dry or cracked lips, dark colored urine, muscle cramps, weakness, confusion, and hallucinations. If you experience any of these symptoms, you may need to increase your fluid intake immediately. If you don’t rehydrate, your physical and mental performance is likely to be affected. When you exercise, your body sweats as it tries to cool. As your sweat evaporates to remove body heat, you also lose fluid. So, you need to drink fluid during exercise to replace the fluids you lose when you sweat. The general rule is; if you’re sweating, you need to be drinking fluids.
Water is the best drink to satisfy thirst and replace fluid loss. It is important to drink water before starting exercise. Water is natural, free, calorie-free, and contains fluoride. Some athletes promote sports drinks that contain electrolytes and carbohydrates, which have electrolytes that allow the body to refuel during exercise. Sports drinks may be useful if your activity is moderate to vigorous in intensity for more than 60 minutes. However, sports drinks may be high in sugar, so consume them cautiously. Remember that fruit and vegetables contain a high proportion of water, so fruits (oranges) can help fluid and electrolyte replacement. In order to adequately rehydrate after exercise, aim to drink one and a half times your fluid losses and replenish your fluids over the next two to six hours. You need to drink extra fluids because fluid losses persist after exercise sweating and urination even after you have finished your session.
As we have outlined previously, adequate hydration is an important part of a skin care program. It is generally recommended to drink 8 glasses (8 ounces) of water daily to prevent dehydration. Drinking plenty of water will help rid your body and skin of toxins leading your skin to have a radiant glow. Detox water is water infused with fruit, vegetables, or herbs and may help remove toxins, weight loss, pH balance, and boost immunity. However, many of these benefits may be attributable to the water itself. What we do know is that drinking more water probably won’t hurt you and can help to improve your health.
Healthy Diet
A proper healthy diet is necessary for healthy and youthful appearing skin. A nutritious diet will provide the building blocks for your skin to restore itself and the cells to regenerate. It will also allow natural collagen production and give your skin the ability to regenerate cells and naturally produce collagen and moisturizing sebum.
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. Varying them will ensure that you receive the most nutritional benefits that natural foods can offer. High fiber food, most notably vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains are essential. Fiber slows the absorption of carbohydrates reducing the effect on insulin and blood sugar. Whole fruits add more fiber than juices. The nutrients and phytochemical in these foods may also help protect against certain types of cancer.
Sugary foods, beverages, and refined grains should be limited and these include soda, candy, white bread, regular pasta, and snack foods and baked goods. A high dietary sugar intake increases systemic inflammation and insulin resistance, increasing the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other disorders and it supplies “empty” calories that contribute to weight gain. Refined grain products have little dietary fiber and have been stripped of many nutrients. Whole grains such as whole wheat, oats, barley, or brown rice retain the bran and germ and nearly all of the nutrients and fiber of the grain. Processed foods are typically commercial, packaged foods that are industrially formulated mixtures that are no longer recognizable as their original plant or animal sources. These include hot dogs, margarine, ice cream, candy, and many packaged snack foods. They lack key nutrients and fiber and are high in sugars and sodium.
The saturated fats in animal foods increase LDL cholesterol and have other adverse effects. Lean meats, skinless poultry, and nonfat or low-fat dairy products will reduce saturated fats intake. It’s also a good idea to replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats. For instance, substitute olive or canola oil for butter, and nuts for chips. Fish may reduce the risk of heart disease and have other benefits, attributed at least in part to their omega-3 polyunsaturated fats. Excess sodium, found in many processed foods may also influence the development of hypertension.
Supplements cannot replace a healthy diet, which supplies other potentially beneficial compounds besides vitamins and minerals. Foods also provide the synergy that many nutrients require to be efficiently used in the body. Still, for many people a basic multivitamin can provide some of the essential nutrients for which they have dietary deficiency. Supplemental folic acid, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D support bone health and have other possible benefits. Dairy products are the best sources of calcium, but are also in fortified foods as well as canned salmon, sardines, dark leafy greens, and most tofu. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation and that means one drink a day for women, two a day for men.
For many people, food is a chore, a challenge, even a source of dread, as they try to overcome poor eating habits. But eating should be a joy and a centerpiece of family life. Many cultures around the world emphasize the enjoyment of food, which includes cooking and eating with others, as an integral component of good health. According to some research, shared mealtimes, especially during childhood, may help protect against nutrition-related health problems as well as increase prosocial behavior in adulthood.
Healthy glowing skin is not just about applying the best creams or masks. It’s a combination of steps that should be implemented.
1) Drinking enough water
2) Using the right organic moisturizer for your skin without parabens, synthetics or silicones in order to protect and not damage your skin
3) Sleeping at least 6 hours
4) Following an exercise routine
5) Watching what you eat and making sure that it’s healthy and nutritious.
This combination truly starts from the inside out with what you put in your body, on your body, and how you treat your body!
We know our skin is the largest organ of our body and the most exposed to environmental toxins. Our uniquely formulated products are free of preservatives, petroleum derivatives, silicons, fragrances and dyes. We only use organic and all natural, gluten free ingredients and we REFUSE to test on animals.
Team Anamê Vio xo