There Are Many Paths to Better Health

Everyone wants to enjoy better health, yet we seem to have missed the mark on many levels. There are many health challenges in our world. Some, like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, mostly considered silent diseases, are usually found via blood work whereas other conditions are seen first in the face.

I’ve seen a lot of faces and spoken to many who’ve confided in me their facial upsets and concerns. I’m not a physician, they know that, but I am becoming better educated when I see certain clues.

Take Bell’s Palsy or stroke. These conditions are easily identifiable as rapid onset droopiness on one side of the face is quite noticeable. Speech, facial paralysis, and inability to close one eye are overt symptoms that can last from days to weeks to months.

What does under eye puffiness indicate? What if this indicates more than just a lack of sleep? Seasonal allergies are likely culprits but contributing factors can be age, sleeping positions, smoking, drinking adult beverages, not drinking enough water, using table salt, and even infection.

And what about those dark, thick chin hairs? Other than being a constant nuisance, these coarse, man-like hairs, could be a sign of polycystic disease or a hormonal imbalance. Do you pluck or shave them? Or perhaps electrolysis is the best choice?

But what’s going on with thinning eyebrows and eyelashes? Is it hypothyroidism  – an underactive thyroid? Do you need medication to kickstart that lazy thyroid gland? Some suggest applying organic castor oil to stimulate growth.

What if your face looks and feels puffy with red blotches? Is it lupus? Rosacea or a kidney situation? Do you notice sudden red acne? Could they be basal cell carcinoma? Maybe lymphatic drainage is needed. Check with your health care provider to ease any concerns.

Certain dietary changes might be the key to better skin…adding more veggies, including anti-aging and immune enhancing supplements, and drinking more water can surely make a positive difference.

Dry skin that plagues the face and lips usually indicates a lack of consistent hydration, this condition could be weather related, but if any symptom persists it must be brought to the attention of your health care provider as medical intervention might be necessary.

Skin and eyes that have a yellowish cast may indicate a liver challenge. 

Orange peel chin is a result of inactivity in the lower mouth muscle. The skin “shrivels” and looks lumpy. Exfoliation along with specific facial exercise will likely correct this look.

Faint lines lurking beneath the surface when you smile, crinkling around your eyes, forehead lines both horizontal and vertical, all indicate softening underlying muscles that no longer youthfully support the skin. Smooth wrinkle free taut skin without blemish or bump – is it possible to maintain that look for decades? Yes, but there are steps and smidgens that create the look of ageless.