Is There A Home Remedy For Acne Scar Removal?

While there are several acne medications available on the commercial market, both prescription and non-prescription, not everyone is sold on using synthetic products and ingredients to help them treat their acne scarring. Many are concerned about the effect such treatment might have on their skin. So rather than use commercial synthetic products, they have turned toward finding a home remedy for acne scar removal.

It's important to consider when seeking a home remedy for acne scar removal that these treatments generally work best when applied to mild cases of acne scarring. Yet, if combined in the right way and applied for the right amount of time they can address any level of severity of scarring. Remember that when using a home remedy treatment you may need to apply it for three to six months to fully remove the scars, as these methods work with the natural healing propensities of the body, assisting the skin to repair and maintain itself.

One of the first things to consider when looking into a remedy for acne scar removal is the PH balance of your skin. Improving the PH balance of the skin has proven to lead to healthier skin. Luckily, there is a fairly common household item that can be used for this treatment which is also a natural PH balancer. Baking soda puts the skin back into proper PH balance.

The best way to use baking soda is to make a paste by mixing it with water. Apply to the skin and rub it in gently, letting it dry. Leave on the skin for about fifteen minutes (or even over night), and remove with warm water. Once removed, use a small amount of moisturizer on the skin as this treatment will tend to dry the skin. Doing this several times a week will help the skin to remain clear while supporting its natural radiance.

Another easily found ingredient in the home which works well on acne scars is lemon juice. Lemon juice is a citric acid that is part of the Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) group. The AHAs slough off dead skin cells, help new cells grow underneath, and give elasticity to the skin. However, if you have sensitive skin, you may wish to forego treatment with lemon juice. Lemon juice, because of its acidic nature, stings. If your skin can stand the stinging then this treatment may hasten the fading of acne scars which according to some reports seem to fade twice as fast when used. It can be left on over night or used under makeup in the mornings.

Another plant substance known for its curative effect is aloe vera juice or gel. Aloe vera is known for its healing ability to assist in fading and preventing scarring. It actually works to cleanse and purify the skin pores while reducing the size, redness, and soreness of existing acne. One brand sold over the counter has found many who swear by its curative effects. Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel is not only inexpensive to use, but helps transform skin to a more even colored look while soothing the inflamation caused by acne. The only drawback to its application is that it stings the eyes for about five minutes when it is first applied. But other than this it works very well to promote healthy skin while fading scarring.

One other popular remedy is to mix fresh cucumber and tomato juice. This remedy tightens up the pores and reduces redness. Apply the juice evenly to your face, and leave it on for about fifteen minutes. Then wash it off with warm water. If this sounds like too much work to prepare, another method involves cutting a tomato in half and rubbing the cut side gently over the face.

To learn about a more natural acne treatment regimen, see the following article Natural Acne Treatment Tips to obtain more information about how you can treat this condition yourself.

Stress: Eliminate it From Your Life and Make Happiness Your Normal Lifestyle

Is happiness and the feeling of gratitude what you feel on a daily basis or is stress and the feeling of being overwhelmed seem like a normal lifestyle? Has the feeling of being overwhelmed become so familiar that you don't know any other way to live your life?

Being happy is a choice you face every day. To feel happy, whose responsibility is it? Do you depend on another person or thing to make you happy? Who is the only person who can make you happy?

If you're struggling with the rough road of answering these questions, then it's time to change your mindset and take responsibility for your own happiness. Its time to figure out how to break the old mindset, get rid of the negative tapes or the thoughts that are not serving you to break free of frustration and stress. To strive for the "sigh of relief" feeling you get when you let go and learn to live a lifestyle of more ease, happiness and fun.

Finding balance in your personal and professional life can help you enjoy the feeling of peace within and true happiness. Yet, this is a huge challenge today for most people. Our lives seem busier than ever with the feeling of a "fast-paced get stuff done" type of lifestyle. Although everything around you can contribute to the very severity of your stress levels, stress is truly self-inflicted.

Here are three tips on how to shift your energy to help make happiness and joy your normal lifestyle:

1) Be aware and recognize the stressful situation by noticing where it is showing up in your body. Do you have tension or aches and pains in your shoulders, neck, chest, or stomach? Pay attention to what your body is telling you. This is your red flag.

2) Accept the situation. It is what it is. Yes, life can be very challenging at times. Now ask yourself: "Do I really want to continue feeling this way? If I keep feeling this way, will this make the situation better? How can I help myself?"

3) Are you familiar with the Laws of Attraction? Maybe you have heard the expressions, What you think about, you bring about or The more attention you give to something, the more attention it will give to you. Be the chooser of your thoughts! Feel the power within.

Recognize if your feelings are low energy or high energy. Several examples of low energy are stress, negativity, fear, resentment, worry, despair or a sense of lack (lack of time or money). High energy is joy, abundance, happy, positive, appreciation, love or compassion. Notice how you are feeling just by saying the low and high-energy words. Which words dis-empower you? Which words empower you?

If you are having feelings of low energy, how do you make a shift to feel more of the high energy?

As mentioned in step two, acknowledge and accept the feelings you are having. Be gentle with yourself. Your goal is to make a shift, but realize you might not be able to go from low to high instantly. Start with baby steps.

How to shift from low energy to high energy -- select a method that works best for you or use a combination. Before choosing a method, imagine you are standing at the bottom of a set of stairs. As you help yourself shift to higher energy, you will be able to step up to the next step. Keep amping up your high energy and before you know it, you will be at the top of the stairs. Isnt it great up there? Here are a few methods to get you started:

1) Become present in the moment by observing everything around you this very minute. Use all your senses. Put yesterday's worries and tomorrow's concerns aside and think about only the present moment! Observe everything around you as if you had to describe it to someone over the phone.

2) Focus on what is working right in the situation and build on that. Yes, you may be facing a very challenging situation, yet try to find something that is working or going right, no matter how small to help you move forward.

Think about it...does it seem that people or situations around you have changed or is it you who has really changed? So, who has the power to feel their own joy and happiness? You dobe the chooser.

Joanie Winberg

Frequent Urination At Night Can Be Treated

A simple nasal spray controls nighttime urination in men who were not helped by drugs usually prescribed by physicians today. Researchers in Taiwan prescribed a nasal spray containing antidiuretic hormone to older men who urinated more than six times each night and had not been helped by conventional treatments (British Journal of Urology International, December 2005.) More than 85 percent improved in a very short time.

During the day, your kidneys clean your body by producing large amounts of urine. When you go to sleep at night, your brain produces a hormone called anti-diuretic hormone, or ADH, that shuts down your kidneys so you can sleep at night.

The brains of most younger people produce enough antidiuretic hormone to shut down the kidneys for a full night of rest. However, as men age, most have to get up at night to urinate. Some men have to do this more than six times a night, which interferes with sleep and makes them very tired during the day. Most doctors prescribe muscle relaxants and some patients find that they help. However, a very large percentage of older men go from doctor to doctor and are unable to find a drug that will control their night-time urination.

Dr. Gabe Mirkin has been a radio talk show host for 25 years and practicing physician for more than 40 years; he is board certified in four specialties, including sports medicine. Read or listen to hundreds of his fitness and health reports at http://www.DrMirkin.com

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Copyright Owners - How to Protect Your Work

Daniel Woolsey is being sentenced for felony in California. He was caught selling pirated copies of Autodesk's AutoCAD(R) software. Additional counts for selling other pirated software, including Adobe PhotoShop, were dropped as part of a plea bargain agreement. "This case should be a wake up call to copyright violators that they can face serious consequences. Autodesk will continue to work closely with law enforcement agencies . . . to protect our valuable intellectual property . . . ." said Sandy Boulton, director of Piracy Prevention at Autodesk.

Why should photographers care about this? Because we don't want our intellectual property - copyrights/trademarks/trade secrets - stolen from us. When we share that music file with a friend or copy Photoshop from a colleague, we are perpetuating the problem, even if it is on a small scale. Is it ok to steal a pack of gum but not a car?

Here's what you can do to keep people from stealing your images. First, don't steal others' work. Stop the cycle.

Second, like the software companies, make your work difficult to steal. Don't put large files on the web. Put a watermark on them. Track them on the web with a program such as "Digimarc." www.digimarc.com Include a delivery memo with your photos to document what you are sending. Specifically identify the limited rights you are granting to any user. Put your name and contact info with your images. Include your copyright notice on all of your work.

Third, just like the Autodesk company above, prosecute those who steal your work. Send the message that it's not ok to steal the gum or the car.

Take my advice, get professional help.

Copyright 2005 Carolyn E. Wright

--- ABOUT THE AUTHOR ---

Carolyn E. Wright, Esq., has a unique legal practice aimed squarely at the needs of photographers. A pro photographer herself, Carolyn has the credentials and the experience to protect photographers. Shes represented clients in multimillion dollar litigations, but also has the desire to help new photographers just starting their careers. Carolyn graduated from Emory University School of Law with a Juris Doctor, and from Tennessee Tech Univ. with a Masters of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in music.

She wrote the book on photography law. 88 Secrets to the Law for Photographers," by Carolyn and well-known professional photographer, Scott Bourne, is scheduled for fall 2005 release by Olympic Mountain School Press. Carolyn also is a columnist for PhotoFocus Magazine.

Carolyn specializes in wildlife photography and her legal website is http://www.photoattorney.com.