5/19/2008
Did the cold winter months leave your skin chapped and dry? If you want to clear it up before you try to fit into that swimsuit, listen up. Find an "ointment" moisturizer that's oil-based, rather than water-based, as the oil will create a protective layer on the skin that retains more moisture than a cream or lotion. (Hint: Many lotions labeled as "night creams" are oil-based.)
If you want to fight your belly bulge, here’s a simple tip – eat a diet rich in whole grains. And while you’re at it you’ll be lowering your risk of heart disease. A new study shows people who followed a weight loss program incorporating whole-grain breads, cereals, and other foods lost more body fat from the abdominal area than those who ate only refined grains like white bread and rice. In addition, those on the whole-grain diet experienced a 38% drop in C-reactive protein, an indicator of inflammation in the body linked to heart disease. And for more health tips, just log onto stj.com.
