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Many people have skin conditions that can be problematic and interfere with the course of their daily lives and potentially impact their ability to earn a livelihood as was the case with David Cassidy.

The following is from davidcassidyfansite.com:

David at Home.

David Cassidy uses Arbonne Skin Care Intelligence products to cure serious skin condition

David Cassidy’s condition:

“I feel compelled to tell you about this. Sometimes, something happens and you feel that you just have to share it with people. Most people -except the closest ones to me – haven’t known about the pain, embarrassment and self consciousness I have experienced associated with this condition.”

“Those of you who have been fans of mine from the beginning know that I have never been an advocate for or recommended products of any kind in the past. It’s just not my style.”

“Well. a few months ago, after coming off the road from a number of concert performances, I experienced a recurrence of this very painful and ugly skin condition on my hands.”

“Since I am a skeptic by nature, and having tried so many prescriptions and various remedies, Sue practically forced me to try 2 products when I got home called Intelligence Hand Cream and Intelligence Conditioning Oil.”

“I, of course, rolled my eyes and thought – “Ok – I’ll humor her”, but, remarkably, in 5 days of using these 2 products- for the first time in my life- the condition completely cleared up and my hands were healed.”

“I have suffered from cracking, bleeding and peeling skin on my hands for years. It had become so painful that often it was almost impossible to play my guitar. The frustration and pain as well as the embarrassment of the way my hands looked had become almost intolerable.”

“So, kids. I became extremely interested in finding out who manufactured these products. I learned that the company, Arbonne International, has been around for nearly 30 years, although I had never heard of it before. The products are formulated in Switzerland and manufactured in the USA. It is a”green” company, the products botanically based and the company has no animal testing and uses no animal by-products- and you all know my love for animals.”

“Sue did extensive research on my behalf and purchased a number of other skin, hair and body products. Now, our whole house has become “Arbonnized” and I’m telling you that this stuff is fantastic! All I know is, it really works for us and for our friends who have tried it.”

“Sue became so enthusiastic after seeing the results I had, researching the company and using the products, that she has now started her own Arbonne business. She has completely thrown herself into this because she is blown away.”

“As fate would have it, Arbonne just opened their business in the U.K. on November 4th, having just recently become available in Canada and Australia.”

“Sue is planning several trips to help educate people and assist them in opening their own Arbonne businesses and I will be accompanying her on some of them, as my schedule allows. That’s how much I believe in this!”

“I hope that what I have shared with you about my own personal experience and my opinion of these products is helpful to you or anyone you may know who suffers as I did. I certainly can’t guarantee results for you. All I know is what I’ve experienced and it would have been selfish of me not to share the information with you.”

“These products are not just for problems, though. Arbonne has tons of stuff for everyone from the cradle to the grave, and I gotta tell you that Sue’s skin has never been softer and she has never looked better. Even Beau is using it!”

StressedSome stress can be good, however, chronic stress can and does create major problems for your whole body – immune system, heart, ulcers, blood pressure, pain, anxiety, migraines, diabetes. It is important to manage stress to help your skin.

Uncontrolled stress can make your skin more sensitive and trigger acne breakouts and other skin problems. Manage your stress to encourage healthy skin and a healthy state of mind. Set reasonable limits, scale back your to-do list and make time to do the things you enjoy. The results may be more dramatic than you expect.

Skin Health is Related to Stress

There has been clinical proof that hormones will effect your skin. Cortisol is the chief stress hormone. When stressed your levels of cortisol is elevated. The bad news is that the increased levels of cortisol breaks down collagen and causes inflammation. This results in skin breakouts, adult acne and rosacea. The other affect that the reduction in collagen has is the increase of fine lines and wrinkles.

Your Skin is Aggravated by Stress

Stress may manifest itself in many ways, hives, various forms of eczema and other chronic itching, scratching and rubbing conditions. Stress has been shown to intensify skin conditions and even infectious diseases, such as herpes and shingles viral infections

Itching, Scratching and Picking Only Make it Worse

Skin conditions are worsened by stress. These can range from common acne, which is picked by the anxious or nervous patient, to severe dermatologic conditions resulting in chronic rubbing and picking of the skin. The itching and rubbing can turn into a chronic compulsion.

Find Ways to Manage Your Stress

Manage StressStress has a significant affect on you as a whole – your mind and body. It is essential to find ways to manage your stress and deal with the root causes of the stress as quickly as you are able to. If you feel that your stress load is too great for you to cope with alone, you may chose to speak with a confidant, a trusted family member or a professional.

Here are a few thoughts on how you can reduce your stress levels:

  • Share your feelings instead of bottling them up.
  • Be willing to compromise.
  • Be more assertive.
  • Set limits.
  • Accept the things you can’t change.
  • Don’t try to control the uncontrollable.
  • Look for the upside of any situation.
  • Focus on the positive
  • Learn to forgive.
  • Take a step back and look at the big picture.
  • If necessary, adjust your standards (e.g. perfectionism can cause a lot of stress).
  • Make sure to get enough sleep.
  • Get adequate physical activity.
  • Get help from a professional if you need it.

Some techniques to help you cope with stress.

  • Take a break from your usual routine.
  • Seek a diversion. Dance, go to the theater, listen to music, go for a walk, make a cake.
  • Relax (using deep breathing, yoga, meditation, or massage).
  • Take a long hot bath.
  • Get a massage — professional or from a willing loved one.
  • Take a little time for yourself.
  • Try volunteering at a local food bank or animal shelter.
  • Think about the big picture; this may help you put the stressful situation in perspective.
  • Write down your thoughts. Alternatively, you can use Guatemalan “worry dolls,” pocket-sized dolls that you tell your thoughts to when you feel stressed.
  • Talk to friends or loved ones.
  • Avoid dealing with stress in unhealthy ways (such as smoking, drinking, or overeating).

Bottom line, at the time being stress is overwhelming but it can be managed and brought under control. You really must do this for your long term well being and good skin.

As always I look forward to your comments.

Make it a wonderful day!

Anna

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