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Winterize Your Skin

While many people think of summeras the prime season for skin damagethanks to the risk of overexposure in

the hot sun, winter can also be brutalfor skin. The dry winter air can causeflaking, cracking and itchy skin aswell as chapped lips.

Even worse, the problem isexacerbated once you step inside aheated area or hot shower, wherefurnace air or scalding water driesskin out even more. Dry skin caneven lead to eczema.

t!s easy to take healthy skin forgranted, but it doesn!t "ust happen.#ake sure the products you use andthe environment you live in areprimed to help your skin stay

To begin, choose a cleanser that willnourish the skin as it cleanses. Thismeans avoiding foaming facewashes and alcohol$based toners.

nstead, look for antioxidant$richproducts that contain ingredients liketocopherol %vitamin E&, lipoic acidand 'o( enzymes.

)e sure to exfoliate as well* in thewinter, dead skin cells build upmore easily, resulting in a dullcomplexion and potentialbreakouts. Exfoliating can helpremove the buildup.

+fter cleansing, moisturize. wapyour water$based moisturizer forone that is oil$based. +s weatherconditions change, your skin careroutine should, too. #any lotionslabeled as -night creams- are oil$

to choose non$clogging oils likeavocado, mineral, primrose oralmond.

There are other practical, economica

steps that you can take to protectyour skin. #odify your diet toinclude foods rich in omega$/ fattyacids and antioxidants %nuts, beansberries, apples, and fish&. +nd, asalways, make sure you drink plentyof water %two to three liters a day&.

0eeping your thermostat downaround 123 4 will help keep moisturein the air %and save on utility bills&5ou may also want to consider

running a humidifier when heatingyour home. +dditionally, try to keepshower temperatures below 62.13 4to lessen the drying effect hot water

Get Screened for Cervical Cancer

'ervical cancer is a cancer that starts in the cervix, which, early on, may notexhibit any signs or symptoms. n advanced stages, it may cause abnormalvaginal bleeding or discharge. t is often caused by the human papillomavirus

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'ervical cancer is highly preventable in the ;nited tates because of screeningtests and an 89: vaccination. When cervical cancer is found early, it is highlytreatable and has high survival rates.

The two tests women can use to help prevent cervical cancer or catch it in itsearliest and most treatable stages are the 9ap test %or 9ap smear& and the 89:test. 8aving these tests done at regular intervals beginning at age uipment to get the most

out of their workouts but this year we

will be shedding prop$heavy fitness in

favor of simple, effective exercise.?5our body was designed to run,"ump, swim and s>uat, so you cankeep it in perfectly good conditiondoing all those things,@ says trainer+nna Aeich. ? think there will be amove away from complicated classesand gimmicky e>uipment this year.@

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ues and meditation or relaxation. n the

;nited tates, yoga is the sixth$most commonly usedcomplementary health practice, according to a uently self$report they are sleeping better andexperiencing lower levels of stress. 5oga practice has beendemonstrated to reduce the levels of cortisolHthe stress hormone.

#ost yoga classes end with a ava ana, or relaxation pose.

I!ro"ed #itness.9racticing yoga can lead to improved balance,flexibility, range of motion and strength. These gains meanpractitioners are less likely to in"ure themselves performing otherphysical tasks.

$%n%&eent o# !%in %nd c'ronic conditions.f you!re alreadyin"ured or suffering from chronic illness, research shows that yogapostures, meditation or a combination of the two can reduce painfor people who have cancer, multiple sclerosis, auto$immunediseases, hypertension, arthritis, back and neck pain and otherchronic conditions.

5oga can also help reduce risk factors for developing chronicdiseases, such as heart disease and high blood pressure.

Groceries on % Bud&et

t!s no secret that you can eat for less money by making yourmeals instead of dining out. )ut did you know you can also savemoney through smart shoppingI

()%n. et aside a certain amount of money each week or payperiod and do go not over what you budget. 'onsider buying a gift

card from the grocery store you go to most often as a way ofreinforcing your limit. #ake a grocery list before going to thestore, using coupons and advertised sales. $*ontinued ne+t !%&e

Look for the new HEALTHY LIVING

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Savory Squash Sou

tart the year off right with this nourishing soup mfrom fresh, cost$effective seasonal winter vegetaThis delicious dinner will taste extra savory whenknow that healthy eating and bargain buys are amongbest decisions you can make over the next =< months

= tbsp. olive oil

< chopped onions

< chopped carrots

< minced garlic cloves

= cup canned tomato puree

J cups chicken or vegetable broth

K cups cooked winter s>uash %acorn, butternut, delihubbard, pumpkin or spaghetti&

=L tbsp. dried oregano

=L tbsp. dried basil

n a large saucepan, warm oil over medium heat. tonions, carrot and garlic. 'ook for about J min

covered. tir in the tomato puree, broth, s>uash herbs. )ring soup to a simmer and cook, coveredabout /C minutes.5ieldG 1 servings.

Each serving provides =KC calories,

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