The Wellness Studio - January 2020

3711 Long Beach Blvd., Ste. 200 Long Beach, CA 90807

PRST STD US POSTAGE PAID BOISE, ID PERMIT 411

The Wellness Studio

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562.980.0555

1 DENISE PENS A TRIBUTE TO HER PARENTS 2 NATURAL WAYS TO EASE SINUS CONGESTION 2 THE POWERFUL COMBINATION OF MICRONEEDLING AND TOPICAL TREATMENTS

3 EASY TOMATO SOUP

3 GET MOVING (EVEN IF YOU’RE BUSY)

3 CAN YOU ANSWER THIS MONTH’S TRIVIA QUIZ? 4 3 WAYS A HEALTHY DIET CAN IMPROVE YOUR LOOKS

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT

3 Beauty Benefits of a Healthy Diet

People can take a thousand different things into consideration when choosing their diet. Maybe they have allergies, need to control a health condition, or need to gain or lose weight — or maybe they just want clear skin, bright eyes, and healthy hair. That’s right: What you eat impacts not only your health and weight but also your features! The starting line for both health and beauty is your plate, and it’s possible to eat your way to victory (or, at the very least, a vast improvement). To set yourself up for beautiful skin, eyes, and hair, check out the diet advice below.

glycemic-index foods, like sweet cereals, white breads, and enriched pastas, also raise the level of IGF-1 in the body. However, foods with plenty of omega-3s — like fish, nuts, wild rice, spinach, and kale — can reduce inflammation and help calm breakouts.

Bright Eyes

According to the Age-Related Eye Disease Study, upon which both the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) rely, nutrient-dense foods are key for bright, healthy eyes. Nine foods in particular top the list: fish, nuts and legumes, seeds, citrus fruits, leafy greens, carrots, sweet potatoes, beef, and eggs. Of course, drinking plenty of water is recommended too!

Clear Skin

Lustrous Locks

Research on the topic is still underway, but Medical News Today reports mounting evidence that eating more omega-3 fatty acids and slow-digesting foods and less dairy can help reduce acne. Some evidence shows that during puberty, acne is more common because our bodies produce more of the growth factor IGF-1. Unfortunately, many dairy products and quick-digesting, high-

Your hair’s appearance and how fast it grows do depend on age and genetics, but diet also plays a role. According to HealthLine.com, protein, biotin, and antioxidants all help hair grow and/or safeguard your follicles. Try adding more eggs, berries, spinach, fatty fish, sweet potatoes, avocados, nuts, seeds, sweet peppers, oysters, shrimp, soybeans, and lean red meats to your diet to reap those benefits.

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