Herbal Health

As we get older, our skin becomes not as efficient as it used to be at shedding the dead skin cells, so exfoliating becomes more and more important, the older you get. Exfoliating your skin regularly, should be an important part of your beauty regime. It lifts off the old, dead skin cells, and reveals the newer, fresher looking skin underneath. It also helps to keep your skin clean and your pores clear, and that will help stop breakouts and other skin problems. You can buy exfoliating creams and they work very well, but they also cost quite a lot and you can never be entirely sure what ingredients they contain. On the other hand, there are plenty of natural alternatives that you can use. Here are just ten of the wonderful natural ways that you use to exfoliate your skin. 1. Dry brushing You don’t need any exfoliating creams or scrubs at all to do gentle, light exfoliation of your skin; all you really need is a good, natural bristle brush. Simply gently brush your skin, starting at

Kids to get enough calcium in their diet by choosing calcium rich foods such as milk, cheese, and yogurt. Remember that children should eat 3 age-appropriate servings of dairy products per day . * 500 mg a day for kids who are 1 to 3 years old. * 800 mg a day for kids who are 4 to 8 years old. * 1,300 mg a day for kids who are 9 to 18 years old. Calcium Rich Foods  You may find big differences in the calcium content of foods, even among different brands of the same foods such as cheese, juice, and bread. Yogurt, plain Yogurt, fruit Milk, low fat or nonfat Milk, whole Cheese, Eggnog, Remember that just because your child is eating cheese, that doesn't mean that she is getting a lot of calcium.