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What Does Pumpkin Do for Your Skin? Pumpkin Benefits for Skin and 7 Pumpkin Skincare Products to Try

What Does Pumpkin Do for Your Skin? Pumpkin Benefits for Skin and 7 Pumpkin Skincare Products to Try. Pumpkin has many benefits for your skin. Pumpkin is a type of squash with components that promote skin health, making it the perfect ingredient for skin care products.  The ingredients in pumpkin enzymes that promote healthy skin include Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), Beta Carotene/Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Zinc ( marthastewart.com , banish.com ). AHA is a gentle exfoliator that promotes shedding dead skin cells to improve the look and feel of rough and bumpy skin Beta Carotene is a form of Vitamin A that stimulates collagen production to plump and firm Vitamin C tones, brightens and provides a barrier against harsh environmental factors  Zinc can prevent or treat breakouts by reducing inflammation, oil and bacteria 7 Pumpkin Skincare Products to Try Test new products on a small area of your skin to ensure you tolerate it before applying to the entire affected area. **This post cont...
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How to Keep Bamboo Fabric Soft. Washing, Drying and Storage Instructions for Bamboo Fabric.

How to Keep Bamboo Fabric Soft.  Washing, Drying and Storage Instructions  for Bamboo Fabric. Bamboo fabric is trending, and I don't see the obsession going away anytime soon. Bamboo fabric is soft, stretchy, lightweight and breathable. Bamboo fabric is well tolerated by little persons who suffer from  eczema  and sensitive skin. Bamboo fabric is a worthy investment. The stretch factor makes garments last longer for growing kids and adults whose weight fluctuates. Bamboo brands often have loyalists who frequent  buy, sell, trade facebook groups , meaning there is a resale market .   Posh Peanut is my favorite, Check out this post for more  bamboo brands to try. Bamboo has somewhat of a reputation for being bougie when it comes to caring for it, but don't let that deter you! Consider this your bamboo fabric care instruction guide to keep your garments soft and maximize your return on investment if you plan to  resale . **This post contains af...
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10 Ways to Overcome Burnout at Work

10 Ways to Overcome Burnout at Work  It's time for lunch. But you have a client in front of you. You're on the phone, because he's not doing well, and you're trying to see if a local crisis center has room for him.  You cradle the landline between your head and shoulder as you try to document details from the encounter while you wait for someone to pick up on the other end.  You won't be able to attend the presentation during the lunch hour (for which you're not compensated). You'll be lucky to get a few bites of lunch while trying to get caught up on your notes.  You don't want to start the afternoon behind. You are a  salaried employee, not compensated for staying late or taking work home. You're wondering how you could possibly see more clients during shrinking time slots.  If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Roughly 70% of people worldwide reported experiencing burnout at work within the past year ( Forbes ). Let's explore ways to ...
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Suffering from dry skin?! 5 things to stop doing to relieve dry skin.

Suffering from dry skin?! 5 things to stop doing to relieve dry skin.  Let's talk dry skin. Your skin is your largest organ, your body's interface with and protection from the environment. Keep it moisturized and intact! I trained in a dermatology office as a physician assistant student. Dry skin was a common complaint. Many clients were shocked at the advice they were given: "I paid a specialist copay for this?!" was a common sentiment. Relieve dry skin by stopping these 5 things, and you may save yourself a trip to the doctor's office! 1. Bathing Frequently  Water exposure can be drying and irritating. Reevaluate how many times you are bathing, and for how long. Consider decreasing the overall amount of time you are immersed in water.   2. Bathing in hot water Hot water is especially drying. In addition to the amount of time you spend in water, consider lowering the temperature of the water. Check out this  article  that says ideal water temperature is be...
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10 Ways to Stop Overspending on Clothing

10 Ways to Stop Overspending on Clothing I love to shop for clothing, especially for my daughter. I always joke and say, "God knew my heart needed a daughter, but my wallet didn't!"  Thankfully I'm not going into consumer debt, but I am a spender. Rather than feel guilt or shame, I started to accept and roll with it. Here's what to do if you tend to overspend on clothing or other items.  1. Start a side hustle.  I like to have multiple income streams so I can designate funds from different sources for specific purposes. One of my favorite sides hustles is - you guessed it - reselling my daughter's clothes !  This is perfect because I truly enjoy it, and she outgrows things so quickly. I try to keep items in good condition without stains . I can sell things as she outgrows them to fund the next size up for her ever changing wardrobe. Check out this  Ramsey Solutions article  for more side hustle suggestions.  2. Start a sinking fund. Similar to having m...
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5 Benefits of Yoga

5 Benefits of Yoga Namaste. Let's talk Yoga. Yoga was one of the most common “prescriptions” when I worked in psychiatry. In fact, yoga can be offered as part of the therapeutic program at inpatient psychiatric hospitals. According to this  article , “yoga is the most commonly used complementary health approach in the United States.” And do you want to know the best part? There are no side effects! There are many reasons we could all benefit from practicing yoga. Let’s look at five benefits of yoga.   1. For your mental health Y oga is wonderful for your mental health because it teaches you how to breathe and focus on the present moment. When I worked in psychiatry, my mentor told me this: people who focus too much on the past are depressed, and people who focus too much on the future are anxious. Because you can’t change either. Learning how to focus on your breathing and to be fully present in the now can be a powerful emotional regulation skill and coping mechanism. Yoga ca...
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