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The End of Autumn...

Well dear friends, 

It has been a while since I have posted anything on here...actually...a VERY LONG WHILE...however I vowe to take up blogging again and to do so more diligently.  So with this somewhat early new years resolution, I would like to may homage to the Fall season with some photos of my fall goings on and so forth.  

Spent some alone time on the coast at Point Reyes

Quality time with my roommate Amanda

Thanksgiving photo with my beautiful mother.

My favorite thrift find of the fall season.

A small taste of Davis in the Fall

Quality time with the little sister.

A Little Madness for Your Monday...

Item of the Week} Morning Mug

 

Isn't this the cutest thing!! Its heat activated and at room temperature it displays a sleepy face and as the temperature rises it slowly but surely gives you a happy and awake face. So adorable!! I love it!!

You can find the Morning Mug at the website Incredible Things.

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Some Food for Thought....and Your Skin.

Photo: Ellen Von Unwerth

      Dr. Jessica Wu and author of Feed Your Face, gives a few tips on what foods that can help contribute to acne and which can help clear it and prevent it. Because what we put on the inside is just as important for our skin as what we put on the outside.
      Are you afraid of looking in the mirror in the morning because you’re afraid of finding another pimple or maybe even more than one?  If so, the secret to getting clear skin might be what you’re eating.  While there are several causes of acne (heredity, bacteria, clogged pores), you can help clear your skin and prevent breakouts by choosing the right foods.  Even those who are taking antibiotic pills can often stop taking them.  If you’re struggling with breakouts, here’s how to eat for clear skin:

Got zits? If so, dairy is not your friend.  Milk products (even organic) contain cow hormones that can be absorbed by your body.  Dairy products stimulate your body’s own hormones, leading to oilier skin and clogged pores.  Instead, try soy or almond milk in your cereal and coffee.  If you must have your cheese or yogurt fix, at least choose organic, nonfat or skim milk products which contain fewer hormones.  Just be sure to get your calcium elsewhere.

Avoid white carbs like sugar, bread, bakery items, pasta, white rice, and potatoes.  Eating a diet that’s high in carbs can increase the level of androgens (the acne-causing “male” hormones that stimulate oil glands) after just one week.  Carbs also make you bloat.  If you are going to have carbs, pair it with a protein so you’ll eat less of it (for example, add chicken to your pasta or peanut butter to your whole wheat toast).

Eat more zinc-rich foods. Zinc has been shown to fight acne-causing bacteria, and is a natural anti-inflammatory.  Zinc is found in lean red meat (especially beef and lamb) as well as lentils, kidney beans, and oysters.  However, it’s best to avoid zinc supplements, since too much zinc can be toxic.  It’s better to get your zinc by eating it.

Source} The Beauty Department