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We use hand and body lotion to soften our skin so that it looks young. Yet majority of the lotions only increase the dryness of the skin. Commercial creams in fact have lot of water content. The moisture from it get absorbed very quickly into skin that dries up, and cause wrinkled skin. The moment water enters the skin, the skin will expand its network, just like filling a balloon with water, causing wrinkles to disappear and the skin turns softer. Yet this is merely temporary, after the water has evaporated or gets into the bloodstream, the wrinkle will return.

The issue arise, is dry and wrinkled skin curable with body lotion? Sure, but dry and wrinkle skin cannot be restored using ordinary body lotion. Majority of the lotion are made from oil constituting of vegetable oil that are processed hot and hydrogenated until there is no more antioxidant and that does not give much benefit to the skin.

Oil applied to the skin or consume will affect the body's network. Oil have real influence  on the network of the body, especially the connective network. They form the most network and spread wide within the body. This web connect with the skin, muscle, bone, nerve and all internal body organ. Connective network comprised of strong fibers form the supporting framework from all network of the body. In other words, it unite all of it. Without the connective fibers all network will become formless. At old age body the slacken and become disturbed because of damaged connective network as it seems to be breaking up.

Skin united by connective network is strong and flexible. While we were still young and healthy the skin appear delicate, flexible and supple due to the influence of the  powerful connective network.  The moment we start aging these fibers become damaged because of the free radicals that cause the connective network to hardened and lose its flexibility and strength. Loss of ability of the skin to unite with other parts cause it to start slacking and wrinkle. Consequently skin that was once young, soft and fine would have dried up and hardened.

If free radicals reaction starts, it causes a series of reaction which yield much more free radicals, thousand of molecule will be exposed to damage. Under such circumstances the only way to lessen it, is to respond with antioxidant. When free radicals come into contact with antioxidant, the reaction in series stop. For this reason it is good for the body to have plenty of supplies of antioxidant in the cell and network to protect free radicals reaction. How deep is the antioxidant (and the amount) in network is determined by the substance in the food. Free radicals reaction occur permanently in life and as a result of breathing which is unavoidable. However the level of free radicals in a person differs from one another. There are many factors that influence amount of free radicals present. For example, reducing food intake that contain antioxidant (for example, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E) will reduce the number of cell that protects the body from free radicals. Smoking and exposure to pollution will also create more free radicals. Radiation, including ultra light violet is reported stimulate free radicals formation. Chemical such as insecticide and food preservative can also enhance the activit of free radicals. Apart from that vegetable oil commonly use in food and body-care products can also contribute to free radicals formation.

Processing oil conventionally may dispel the oil of the poly unsaturated fat and antioxidant. Without this antioxidant it gives  the tendency for the free radicals to rise within and outside the body. So why should we take vegetable oil that could cause vitamin E and other antioxidant deficiency. Antioxidant is used to fight against free radical. If vegetable oil is wiped on the skin, then free radicals will form that cause permanent damage to the connective network. That's why using lotion or cream containing vegetable oil will cause the skin seemed to age faster. These lotions may give temporary amendment but it accelerate the skin aging and even increase the risk of skin cancer.

A classic sign of  old age is the emergence of whitehead on the skin called lipofuscin. It damages symptomatic free radicals lipids (fat) on the skin. Oxidation of poly unsaturated fat and protein by free radicals activity on the skin is known as the main cause of whitehead. It does not hurt or show any uncomfortable sign. Sometimes it could not be traced until the person is unaware that he had already being affected by whitehead. However this whitehead does not affect health, but it only influence just the external appearance. If this whitehead becomes clearly visible on the surface of the skin, it actually has formed also in other network all over the body, such as to the intestine, lung, kidney, brain and others. At certain level it represents the amount of damage the free radical had cause. The more plentiful whitehead that form on the skin, the more is also present inside body, and it means more damaged has been done or aging undergone by the body's network. To a certain level damage that is due to free radicals inside the body can be evaluated through whitehead that were on the skin. The more whitehead that appear, the more damage the free radicals had caused. All network body that involved is damaged to certain level. If this happened in the intestine, then it can influence this organ and the body's ability to digest and absorb nutritious material. If it happen to the brain it will affect the mental ability. Thus, free radicals damage the network connective tissues that cause slackening and lost of skin function. Similarly this applies to the organs of the body, slack and derange. The skin is like a mirror, can reflects what happened inside the body. What is seen outside reflect largely what happen inside the body.

Because cells cannot destroy pigment lipofuscin, then pigment lipofuscin will gradually accumulate in the cells of the body as the age progresses. The moment it expands, it will be inclined to remain there for life. However its formation is still preventable by using virgin coconut oil in nutrition.

As you are aware skin is homeostasis organ (retention or mekanism dynamic regulate environment internal (organism's anatomy) constant.). Skin comprises of 2 layers namely epidermis layer ( outside ) and dermal layer ( in). The skin's function are;

This experiment shows the skin function as the age approaches several stages as a result decline free radicle. Do this experiment and take note of the skin then compare with the age. Test either skin functionally young or old by comparing with the biologist age.

                                                                            Experiment skin elasticity

Try pinching the skin under your arm and hold it for 5 minutes. Then release and calculate the time it requires to return to its normal state. The faster the time, the younger your skin  is getting.

If you want to prevent degeneration (decline) and want your skin's youthfulness, use virgin coconut oil to replace other cream and lotion. Experiment shows that 50 year old person discover his skin takes only 1-2 second to return to its original state after using virgin coconut oil.

It is known that an ideal lotion is lotion that is not only gentle to the skin, but also protects it from damage, enhance remedy and give it a younger and healthy look. Virgin coconut oil meets the stated criteria. Lotion made from Virgin coconut oil can prevent the formation of  harmful free radicals on the skin and protection it from free radicals. Its is able to prevent the skin from the growth whitehead and other damages caused by aging and affected by excessive sunlight. It helps to safeguard the connective network from becoming weak thereby causing the skin not to slack and wrinkled. It can even repair the damaged skin or cure it from disease.

Polynesian people, who by traditional only imposed little clothe to their body, had been exposed in the hot sun for generation, yet they have a healthy, beautiful and flawless skin and without cancer. This is because they eat plenty of coconut and use its oil for their body as lotion. This oil is absorbed by the skin and in cell structure connective tissue network, limited damaged is caused by excessive sunlight. Their skin stays undamaged even though it is exposed to hot sun for hours.

The difference between virgin coconut oil cream or lotion is that, other cream and other lotion give instant recovery, but just awhile. Instead coconut oil does not only give immediate recovery but can also help in the process of healing and repair. Majority of the lotion did not give long term benefit to the skin and many lotion in fact speed up aging process. Why should we take the risk of a permanent skin damage if we can easily use virgin coconut oil to help return our appearance to become younger?

Virgin coconut oil can make the skin looks younger. The surface of the skin contain a layer of dead cells. The moment these dead cell is lost, other cells just take over their place. When the age progresses, this process becomes slow and as a result, the dead cells tend to accumulate  This resulted in a coarse texture and whitehead form on the skin. Virgin coconut oil is able to get rid of dead cells on the surface outside the skin and makes the skin finer that reflects the overall health, making the appearance healthy and young. Skin looks “bright” because it reflects the overall skin texture. Elimination of excessive dead skin cells and network reinforcement are the two key benefits of using virgin coconut oil. With virgin coconut oil it does not only give direct recovery, but also long-term heal. Many people with serious skin disorder have benefited tremendously from the usage of VCO. Many people have tried not to use other products. If dryness is seriously battered, apply VCO generously at the affected area before going to bed. Wrap it up with a plastic sheet to prevent the excessive oil from oozing away. In the morning open the plastic wrap and wash off the excessive oil.

The total number of overweight people had continued to rise during the last 20 years, especially during the last 10 years. According to the The Center For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC), overweight people in America had increased during the 10 years from 12% to 17.9% of the entire population. Also in America, 55% of the entire population are having weight problem, one out of four adult is considered fat or as much as 25% of the teenagers are having weight problem. More children are becoming fat, resulting in a drastic rise in the number of  overweight children (50% increase) during the last 30 years. This happened in Britain, Germany and other European countries as well.

From the medical perspective, obesity is a serious problem. With an excessive body weight, a person run the risk of contracting a disease. A person is considered fat if his/her weight is more than 20% of his/her normal weight. For over the last 10 years obesity had increased as much as 70% among people who are 18-29 years. For those age between 30-39 years the figure shot up by 50%. All other age group that experience dramatic body weight increased suffered acute myocardial infarction, bile, diabetes, osteoarthritis and premature death.

If body weight problem can be overcome that means the body will be more healthy, more so if it is done without the use of drugs. Most people strive to reduce their body weight by following various programs such as reducing fatty food and increasing carbohydrates. Clearly it makes them suffer but not achieving the desired result.

A minority still regarded eating healthily means maintaining a balanced, avoiding fat and using  “healthy” oil such as margarine and vegetable oil as basic food. In actual fact if we study what is healthy food and virgin coconut oil, they have made a mistake by taking the wrong oil. Hence they should replace vegetable oil with virgin coconut oil, use butter instead of  margarine, a little bit of sweet food and consume more fiber. This will make the body healthier without the need to reduce the usual amount of food. Moreover by taking virgin coconut oil they will get more energy compared to before.

This way of dieting can actually reduce the body weight without being we being conscious.
 

HEALTH PROBLEM AND OBESITY

HOW DO YOU GET FAT

Why we should calculate the calorie.

Normally obesity happened when the food that we consume is more than what our body requires. This phenomena happened when the food we eat are converted into energy either to strengthen the metabolic function or for our physical activities. However if there is an excess energy it will be converted into fat and enter the cell to become cellulite in the legs, waist  and buttocks. Therefore the more we eat the bigger will be our body.

Energy found in food is measured in calorie. Everyone need a certain amount of calorie to look after the basic function of the metabolic process. All these processes enable life to sustain  for examples; to ensure the heart continues to beat, the lung continues to breathe, and the stomach continues to digest the food that strengthen each and every cellular process. The number that body use the  calorie to carry out the metabolic activities is called named basal metabolic rate (BMR) that is the total amount of calories needed by an inactive body. Whatever activity no matter how light will require additional calories. Two-third of the calories used daily is to take care of the basic metabolic function. Everyone has a different BMR. Many factors determine the BMR and the number of calories required by the body. Younger people need more calorie than older people. Physically adults need more calories than an inactive person. People who are fasting are very hungry or people on diet use fewer calories than the ordinary people.

Two dominant factors that influence body weight reduction are calorie intake and physical activities.

Example; A person who is 150lb working by just sitting operating a computer keyboard only requires 1600 calories and 800 calories for other activities. He needs 2400 calorie / day in order to maintain his body weight. If his calorie intake is only 2300 calorie he will have to obtain the additional calorie by breaking down the fats in his body. The consequence is he will loose his body fat. But if his calorie intake is more than the body required, the excess will be stored as fats. If he is an athlete, because of his physical activities he will have to add to his daily calorie intake, for example up to 2500 calorie per day. His body weight will fall because the extra 100 calories needed will be drawn from the body fat. That is why an active person usually appears much slimmer than an inactive person. Normally women require fewer calorie than men approximately 200-400 calories lesser.

For example, a man who works as a school guard, he requires around 2600-2800 calories per day to uphold his body weight. If he performs heavy work, such as manual work, he will require 2800-3200 calorie daily. Such person needs around 2200-3200 calorie daily to carry out his daily activity. Women usually smaller and less muscular need around 200-400 calorie lesser.