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Adult napples are nobody’s idea of fun, especially not so when you learn that 24% of people over 60 have bladder weakness.

Prevention

Kegel exercises can do more than prolong sex. Greater muscular control now can halt accidental leakage later. Squeeze your pelvic muscles as if you’re stopping the flow of urine in reps of 10, three times a day.

Presbyterians (old-age deafness) happens when your sensitive inner-ear hairs stop sending messages to your brain.

Prevention

A diet high in antioxidants can have a protective effect on long tern hearing. So eat seedy fruit like pomegranate. Better for your ears than seedy nightclubs.

Experts from the Arthritis Research Campaign say the gnarled finger of osteoarthritis wilt poke one in five of us by 65.

Prevention

Go swimming: it strengthens joints and reduces cartilage wear. If in doubt, always see the physic.

Men put up with partially torn ligaments. But festering injuries can lead to old-age pain.

The most common cancer in men over 75. As the gland swells, side effects include incontinence and erectile dysfunction.

Prevention

The Australian Cancer Council found ejaculating more than five times a week in your 20s and 30s cuts the risk of prostate cancer in later life by a third. The report said masturbation is more effective than sex, so take matters in hand.

Blotchy skin is a common complaint in Asian country. What are the causes?

Cumulative sun damage causes premature aging and pigment formation, this result in sun and age spots. Some people are genetically predisposed to pigmentation like freckles, while melasma ( “the mask of pregnancy”) is due to hormonal changes. Another unique feature of Asian skin is post inflammatory hyperpigmentation in which the skin darkens after injury from, for example, too strong an acid peel. I encounter these conditions daily in my practice.

Any treatment?

Some doctor would need to assess  with their patient and discuss the possible options and outcomes. Using a good sun-block will definitely prevent worsening of the pigmentation. You can use creams — a good start although the results are slow. I usually use Photo-rejuvenation which involves an energy source either from light or laser to fragment the pigment under the skin without burning the outer skin layer. Hence, there is no reddening, pain or downtime. Read the rest of this entry »

ORIGINS MAKE A DIFFERENCE SKIN REJUVENATING SHEET MASK

Rose of Jericho and other ingredients hydrate and deeply nourish to heal UV and environmental damage. Your skin will appear younger, with less lines and skin discoloration.

SK-II FACIAL TREATMENT MASK

Infused with SK-Il Pitera, which increases the skin‘s metabolism and rate of renewal, for crystal clear skin. It also hydrates skin, so fine lines and flakiness are kept at bay.

THE FACE SHOP VITA-B MASK SHEET

Contains cucumber and broccoli extracts, plus vitamin B to moisturize, brighten skin tone and help fight acne. Gives stressed skin an energy boost as well.

OLAY TOTAL EFFECTS 7-1N-1 ANTI-AGING FACIAL STRETCH MASK

Effectively reduces the signs of aging so skin looks more radiant. Stretch technology ensures the mask fits the contours of your face.

CLINELLE GAMMA RADIANCE FACE MASK

Contains Gamma PGA, said to have 10 times the hydrating power of hyaluronic acid, the mask reduces fine lines and enhances skin’s natural moisturizing ability, leaving skin elastic
and radiant.
FANCL AQUA REPAIRING MASK

Smooths fine lines with ingredients like raffinose and hyaluronic acid that boost skin‘s moisture levels and strengthen its barrier function. Leaves skin smooth and plump.

THE FACE SHOP VITA-E MASK SHEET

Contains of milk, eggs and vitamin E to nourish and moisturize skin, fight free radicals and protect skin against sun damage.

One of the perks of being a professional model is that you learn to create different looks from the experts. Hair styling can dramatically affect how a woman looks, so it’s very important that my hair looks its best at every shoot, whether I’m doing an editorial project or advertising campaign.

On my days off, I’d rather experiment with my styling tools than make an appointment at the salon, before heading to town for drinks with my friends.

One of my all-time favorites is Panasonic’s EH 1771, a lightweight curling iron that gives me gorgeous and healthy-looking curls in minutes. This is a must-have, especially when a last-minute appointment crops up. Read the rest of this entry »

Laneige Star White Intensive Eye Mask
Hydrates, firms, smoothes out fine lines and reduces puffiness. Star White Complex reduces pigmentation and brightens up the eye area

Fancl Under Eye Mask

Instantly hydrates and soothes, reduces puffiness and dark circles, and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

ZA Dark Circles Gone Eye Mask
Its radiant complex allows moisture to penetrate deeply while its concentrated whitening essence improves blood circulation and reduces dark circles.

Step 1:

Begin by pinching from tips and bottoms of each finger and thumb of both your right hand and left hand. The pressure applied to your fingers should be firm, but not painful. A few seconds for each finger tip will do. Pinch them again, but this time squeezing from side to side.

Step 2:

Vigorously rub back and forth from the base to the tip of each linger & thumb.

Step 3:

Grasp each finger & thumb at its base and pull firmly. Allow your grip to loosen slightly, graduating it from the base to the finger tip until your finger slips out of your grasp completely. Read the rest of this entry »

Lower back pain affects 70% of men over the age of 55. Build core strength now to ensure you’re in the lucky 30% who don’t suffer.

Prevention

Your piriformis muscle controls hip rotation and is the most common cause of sciatica. Keep it loose with regular stretches: lie on your back with bent knees, Lift your right ankle over your left knee and pull into your chest.

Way 11: Aromatherapy

Essential oils affect hormone secretion and your thoughts. For inner calm, choose chamomile, pine, lavender or marjoram.

Way 12 : Green Day

Exposing yourself to a natural environment is perfect for inducing calm. No time to get out of the city? Then potter around in the garden. No garden? Then tend to your houseplants. It’s the interaction with nature that is the key.

Way 13 : Chinese Qi Gong

Related to tai chi, qi gong (“energy breathing”) is an ancient Chinese exercise, combining rhythmic breathing with gentle movements, mental focus and inner stillness. Very little physical activity is involved-meaning you need little space, time or strength to reap the benefits. Read the rest of this entry »