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Arthritis is a most debilitating disease, as any of the millions of sufferers will tell you. In constant pain and taking a cocktail of drugs just to be able to have a chance of a normal life. There are new arthritis drugs available now, that are much more effective than the old regime, but to what long term effect... nobody knows!




As I was diagnosed some 20+ years ago, the drugs available then were not very effective, in fact my consultant prescribed anti-inflammatories and pain killers, then told me to get on with my life! My arthritis raged through my body! I was unable to lead a normal life! I had to give up all sport, and struggled to get to work each day, having to take a fistful of pills just to be able to get out of bed! And worst of all,my family bore the brunt of my misery!



Luckily this all changed! I found that certain foods seemed to aggravate the condition, and certain foods seemed to help, and so, over a period of time I developed the anti arthritis diet that finally gave me my life back. I am now pain free, and take no medication whatsoever! 99% of all the swelling has gone. I am able to play squash and golf again, I can do all the things that I thought were impossible a few years ago. If you are an arthritis sufferer, then you have nothing to lose by changing your dietary habits. In fact you could become pain free within weeks!This diet is proven to work!



The Diet involves a certain amount of self will, because once you start there is no going back.......if you want to remain pain free.



There are many things that you will have to give up, for example; coffee, tea, beer, wine, cakes, sweets, and much more. But for each forbidden food there are many other foods to enjoy, for example; most of the fruits, most meat and vegetables, and much more.......so you see, immediately, there are many foods to eat, and many ways to cook them.



Just imagine all the fresh meats and veggies, and the different recipes that you could follow. All the different cuisines, Chinese, Italian, British, Indian, and these are just a few.......the list is endless.



I have a friend who has arthritis, but will not try the diet, because he cannot face the thought of giving up his beer of an evening, and the ambiance of the pub. Of course this is his choice, all I know is that he is still in pain!



If you do nothing, then you remain in pain and potentially crippled. You now have the chance of a life free of pain! Life is all about grasping, and taking the opportunities as they arise. This is your opportunity!



I am an arthritis sufferer, and have been for many years, and I have developed a diet that controls the arthritis to the point where I have very little inflammation, and no pain at all. All this without the aid of any medication.

The diet is proven, and will help you to control both osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. It takes a certain amount of will power to stay on the diet, but I know that I much prefer my diet to the pain and suffering that I had pre-diet. If I am tempted to stray or cheat on the diet....I just recall the dark days of pain.

I am also now able to play some of the sport (squash) that I was unable to when the arthritis was at it's worst. (I was virtually chair bound)

Anybody suffering arthritis, should try this diet, it is very healthy, will probably help you lose weight (if you are overweight), and generally help increase your feelgood factor.



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There are numerous ways to obtain a younger looking skin via natural facelift techniques. We explore these natural facelift methods in better detail which can usually be divided into internal and external factors in your younger looking skin aspirations.




As we grow older, our skin doesn't look so young anymore. The sun, gravity, exposure to free radicals, stress, and of course "father time", leaves our skin baggy and wrinkled. Fatty deposits grow in places we don't want them to be, and each day we look in the mirror, we feel that we are losing the battle to keep that younger looking skin.



Maybe it is time to conduct your own facelift using cheap, but effective methods. For those who don't know, a natural facelift means looking younger via non-surgical ways.



Internal factors:



1. To assist your regimen, eating the right foods that are rich in the Vitamin C, E, and D groups are important for a healthy skin. Also try to add more fruits, coconut water, and nuts to your diet. Drink more water. This rids the body of toxins, resulting in a younger looking skin.



2. Avoidance is also an important tactic for a younger looking skin. Try reducing or abstaining from coffee, tea, smoking, and alcohol.



3. And yes, have more sex! As natural facelift therapy, orgasms result in a softer, more colorful and younger looking complexion. Need I say more?



4. Meditation or yoga is great relief against stress, which results in a younger looking skin.



5. Get more sleep.



External factors:



1. Avoid the sun as much as possible as this causes wrinkles, and can damage the skin on your face and neck, thereby hampering your efforts.



2. Try getting more exercise by walking more, or going to a gym. Exercise is proven to be excellent for skin.



3. Apply an anti-wrinkle cream, containing ingredients like alpha hydroxy acid at night before you sleep. It really goes a long way to a natural facelift.



4. Use amino acid creams during the day which help in maintaining collagen and elasticity in the skin. Use these in combination with other natural facelift methods.



5. Try a natural facelift with micro-current stimulation therapy. This method entails a tiny current going through the skin and underlying face and neck tissue, which rejuvenates the skin and improves blood circulation. After a few treatments, a younger looking skin is inevitable.



6. Undergo thermage or laser facelift treatment for a younger looking skin. Radio waves and laser beams heat the collagen in the skin, which results in firmer skin. These methods are more effective as preventative measures to aging, and should be used at the first onset of fine wrinkles.



7. The application of face masks on a regular basis is an excellent natural facelift technique, because face masks absorb toxins in the skin and add nutrients, leaving a more radiant, firmer skin tone.



8. To maintain a younger looking skin, have regular facials at the beauty salon once you're over 30 years old.



9. Learn a program of facial exercises. This will exercise the skin, underlying muscles, and improve blood flow to the face and neck. Facial exercises are excellent for a younger looking skin, because they firms the skin, smooth wrinkles, and get rid of unsightly eye bags. Your fingertips are excellent instruments for a natural facelift.



A younger looking skin doesn't always have to be obtained by surgery. A natural facelift is cheaper, less traumatic to the skin, has permanent benefits, and is under the control of the individual. There are so many natural facelift techniques to choose from, and they will all result in a younger looking skin!



Wendy Wilken is the author of a natural facelift book called Facelift Without Surgery, and is a practitioner of younger looking skin techniques.



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