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Frank Buonanotte asked:




It is easy to wonder if Dead Sea mud is nothing more than an expensive type of regular, ordinary mud. However, it’s important to know that it is most definitely not the same. In fact, regular mud is dirty, unsanitary and contains high levels of toxins, such as lead and bacteria, which can have a damaging effect on the skin.  On the other hand, Dead Sea mud is very useful for cleansing and purifying the skin.

Dead Sea mud is actually one of the most beneficial types of mud in the world. In fact, medical research has shown that mud from the Dead Sea can be used to cure a variety of different skin conditions. For example, Dead Sea mud is very effective for the treatment of acne, psoriasis, eczema, arthritis pain, fibromyalgia, muscle stiffness, joint inflammation, dry skin, etc. Even individuals who don’t suffer from these conditions enjoy the benefits of applying Dead Sea Mud to their skin because it has a high density of both salts and minerals, which are ideal for keeping skin feeling healthy and youthful.

The Dead Sea is a very salty body of water, with a saline level between 28% and 35%. Even the world’s saltiest oceans are only 3% to 6%. The Dead Sea’s high mineral salt content is partly due to the fact that it is completely landlocked, so any water that flows into it from the Jordan River is trapped until it evaporates. Evaporation happens quickly because that particular region is extremely hot. When the water evaporates, the salty minerals are left behind, causing the remaining water to become concentrated with salt.

As the Dead Sea water evaporates, the salt and minerals get absorbed into the mud at the bottom of the sea. This mud is then extracted and packaged, with all the impurities removed. The minerals which are present in the mud are all natural minerals which your skin needs. By using Dead Sea mud, or a mud mask, you are basically feeding your skin the essential minerals that it needs to maintain proper moisture levels.

Medical research has now confirmed that the minerals and salts from the Dead Sea contain healing properties that are effective in treating various diseases and skin allergies. In addition, it is common for the skin to show improvement in its outer appearance and elasticity after coming in contact with Dead Sea minerals.

Better blood circulation, metabolism and a more relaxed nervous system are also common results of using Dead Sea mud. It has also been known to heal wounds, stimulate hair roots, cure dermatitis, eliminate dandruff, heal bone and cartilage inflammation, relieve stress and fatigue, etc.   Dead Sea mud is one of the healthiest things you can use on your skin. Studies show that the minerals found in the Dead Sea provide the body and skin with extensive benefits, including but not limited to the following:  

 

Promotion and healing of skin tissue. Maintaining proper moisture levels. Prevents and cures allergies. Provides the skin with anti-allergenic protection. Protects against airborne pollutants. Helps to counteract internal toxins. Aids relaxation and promotes a soothing effect. Improves blood circulation and natural skin generation. Cleanses the skin and removes dirt particles, impurities and toxins. Provides effective relief for skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema, acne and wrinkles. Moisturizes the skin and helps natural skin hydration. Exfoliates dead skin cells to reveal a more healthier and youthful layer of skin.

 

 When Dead Sea mud dries on the surface of the skin, it pulls out any toxins that may be present in your skin cells from your everyday diet. This leaves the skin completely clean, refreshed and pure. It also firms and tightens the skin, providing an exceptional anti-aging benefit, leaving the skin looking younger.  

“Comprised of many layers of sedimentary clay formed over thousands of years, rich black mineral mud from the Dead Sea contains an extremely high concentration of minerals, scientifically proven to be essential in the maintenance of healthy skin,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. ”Our Mud Mask replenishes and revitalizes the skin, restoring its natural suppleness and moisture levels while alleviating and soothing soreness, redness and cracking.”  

For more information or to purchase Honeymark’s Dead Sea Mud Mask, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

Solution Finders asked:


Prune juice contain the substance dihydrophenylisatin, which is responsible for the laxative action.

I have used this combination and have recommended it to my clients and have had good results.

Prune juice by itself is good for constipation. It is a safe, gentle and an effective laxative. Drink a cup in the morning and a cup in the evening. Drink ½ glass in the morning and perhaps ½ glass in the evening.

Here are two constipation remedies that you can use for a mild case of constipation and for a chronic case of constipation. You can also drink store-bought apple juice but try to get fresh squeezed and not the type that has been flash pasteurized or pasteurized. You may need to head to the bathroom soon after you drink prune juice, everyone is different.

Plastic containers are processed using solvents that stay in the container walls and gradually outgas into the apple juice.

After ½ hour, drink one cup of apple juice

Then, 1-hour later drink another cup of apple juice.If you can find fresh apple juice then use flash pasteurized.

Apple and Pear Juice

If you have a mild case of constipation, you can use this remedy to get results.

Prepare equal amounts of fresh apple and pear juice. Drink this combination when you first wake up and one hour before bedtime.

In addition to just drinking apple juice, you can accelerate your peristaltic action with prune juice.

Here’s how to do it.

If you have a juicer you can make fresh apple juice and drink 3-4 glasses a day.

Buy your juice in glass containers if possible.

I usually buy my prune juice in a bottle and fresh squeeze my apple juice.

Prunes are also high in iron and are a great supplement if you are anemic or low on iron.

If you add prune juice to your diet, do not drink as much of it as you would when you have constipation.

Juice the pears that are slightly hard. If the pear is ripe, it is best to blend it whole with apple juice to create a thick drink. Using the whole pear will give you additional fiber. Just remove the seeds but do not peel the organic type.

Pears have minerals, vitamins, and chemicals that help to clean out your colon, kidney and to regenerate your blood cells.

Apple Juice and Prune Juice

Here’s a constipation remedy that you can use if you have chronic constipation. This out gassing is more severe when plastic containers are stored in hot places.

To speed up the laxative effects of apple juice, take the following combination first thing in the morning before you have breakfast,

Drink 2-3 cups of prune juice. Be prepared to head for the bathroom after you drink your prune juice and your first glass of apple juice.

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Alan Low asked:




Eczema is a condition that affects nearly 10-20% of children and around 1% of the adult population in the world. Although it is a condition that mainly affects the skin, eczema is multi-faceted and can be very dangerous in some circumstances. There are over 10 different types of eczema, although only 4 of them are common. Eczema can affect people at any age, although children that are diagnosed with eczema are likely to see it disappear by the age of 3. Eczema is a form of dermatitis and is a broad term used to describe a host of different conditions.

The first step to treating any condition is to see a doctor for the correct diagnosis. Although some conditions can be self-treated, many more advanced conditions, such as eczema, have a varying set of causes that must be diagnosed by a doctor before treatment can begin. Some of the common symptoms, such as itchy rashes or swelling can be treated similarly, but in other contact related cases, more advanced treatment might be involved.

Once your doctor has made an accurate diagnosis, then he or she will probably prescribe a series of medications designed to minimize redness, itching, and swelling, while also using medicines to treat the underlying condition. They will probably use a corticosteroid to treat the skin, which usually comes in the form of a cream that you will apply several times per day. If your eczema is a result of a parasite or infection, then you’ll need medicines to treat that as well. In these cases, antibiotics are most often used. Lastly, your doctor will probably recommend a moisturizer to help your skin stay free of cracking and blistering, which can be extremely painful.

Treating eczema requires a multi-faceted approach that treats not only the derma (outer layer of the skin), but also the underlying condition. In some people, eczema is a result of a nutrition deficiency or a diet problem. In these cases, just changing the diet or adding supplements can completely cure the disease.

In other people, the condition could be hereditary, which means that it probably cannot be cured and must be treated for the remainder of that person’s life. In these cases, a series of corticosteroids, moisturizers, and other prescription medications might be in order.