Mindfulness
- Meditation or prayer
- Deep breathing exercises
- Yoga or Pilates
- Sensory awareness exercises
‘ZIT WARRIORS’ - ON THE WARPATH!
IS IT A CASE OF “I HAVE ACNE BECAUSE I AM STRESSED”? OR IS IT “I AM STRESSED BECAUSE I HAVE ACNE”?
Yes, it sucks! And no, it is nothing like that one pimple that simply popped up on your lip that one time you landed up kissing some weirdo at a party!
This is a real struggle and acne at any age (including adults), can be quite traumatising.
Whether it is comforting or not to know that many people out there suffer from acne in one form or another, there are some who cannot even remember ever having clear skin at all.
With imminent Matric Farewells and as importantly, Preliminary Matric exams looming, stress, anxiety and excitement levels go through the roof. Mommy Wellness decided it is a good time to provide a bit of background and hopefully, some helpful advice to our teenagers and parents about how teenage stress and acne often go hand in hand.
THE TEENAGE YEARS – STANDING THE TEST OF TIME
As they say: “THIS TOO SHALL PASS”
Teenage years are a crucial phase in life. This is the time when both emotional and physical changes are experienced, marking the start of puberty.
Skin matures gradually with the growth of a teenage body. Unfortunately, maturing skin does not keep up with the process due to an excess production of sebum, which is an oily substance which lubricates the skin, often causing acne.
WELL ‘PICKING’ (PARDON THE PUN), IS OUT OF THE QUESTION AND SADLY SO IS ‘CHOOSING’
Acne takes on a few different forms and is certainly not fussy about its next victims.
When skin pores are clogged, whiteheads appear due to excess sebum and dead skin cells and those awful little (sometimes big), blackheads are caused through oxidization of debris inside open pores.
Another form of acne are papules, which occur after whiteheads, and after sebum and bacteria cause inflammation under the skin.
Cystic acne is more severe when dead skin cells and sebum clog the skin deep down and form an infected bump filled with pus.
HORMONES – THEY MOAN A LOT!
Often, ‘raging’ hormones (not what we want to hear, but there it is), can also be the cause of stress during teenage years, as can sweating. Sweat is waste and contains fatty materials and salt which worsens the clogged pores, leading to acne breakouts. Then even worse, bacteria start multiplying due to the heat which is produced during sweating.
Hygiene is of obvious and paramount importance and regular showering helps reduce the clogging of the pores. Clean, clear water is always good when It comes to cleansing and clearing skin impurities.
As with all problematic issues, Mommy Wellness suggests seeking the advice of a Doctor if acne becomes a problem, particularly if stress-related, which often can be the case during teenage years.
Mommy Wellness has put together a few pointers which may be helpful:
Seeking advice from Skin Care specialists and support from parents can to a large degree, relieve overcoming the problem, making the whole process of dealing with acne much easier.
Treatments are available and a few precautionary measures can be put into place to help ease and sometimes even eliminate the problem.
Most important: Always bear in mind the skin type.
Unfortunately, the choice will be trial and error, as some foods agree with certain people, but can be the cause of an acne outbreak in others.
When uncertain, it may be wise to consult with a Dietary Practitioner who will usually provide a general outline of do’s and don’ts, specifically formulated for the individual.
Mommy Wellness has some amazing Teen packages which include stress release.
Take advantage of our 20% discount on advertised rates. Go to http://mommywellness.co.za/urban-teen-wellness/, choose a suitable pampering session for your Teen and book an appointment.
This year it’s a NO NO to socks, ties, undies and please, definitely no Soap-On-A-Rope!
What to buy your Man?
Read on, we can help!
Mommy Wellness is not even going to entertain the thought, especially as we have the coolest specials ever, to celebrate the No.1 man in your life!
BUT FIRST
Since childhood, somehow buying for the female species young or old, has always seemed so much easier and much more exciting!
All those pretty things, delicious choccies, beautiful flowers, and a lot of bling of course, make females happy!
Then just as we are feeling very chuffed with ourselves and our pretty choices…
BOOM! It’s a male’s turn to receive a gift, and worse, we have to buy it!
Oh my, let’s just run for the hills why don’t we, and along the way pick up a pair of socks or undies or a tie and maybe even a few golf balls?
STOP! Not this time!
Before discussing the ‘spoils’ we have lined up for that special man of yours, we thought we would just chat a little about that horrible and very real word ‘STRESS’, which affects most of us if not all, at one time or another in our lives.
Sadly, and as much as we would love to believe that we can escape it, stress is relentless and doesn’t discriminate.
Regardless of gender, it has the tendency of secretly creeping up on one and launching some pretty scathing attacks!
It is also interesting to note various studies conducted, that there is a difference between how men and women experience and manage stress levels differently.
This is where Mommy Wellness comes to the rescue and identified the opportunity of making the difference, in the interests of the whole family, not only Dad’s.
Although a lot of stress symptoms experienced by men are similar to those experienced by women, men are not as outspoken when it comes to admitting them.
That’s just probably due to the typical trait of male stubbornness but hey, it’s real and we need to take notice of them.
As expected, (yes, tongue in cheek), facts suggest that women manage their stress levels far better than men, (well we would think so, we have the babies, don’t we)?
Men are also more likely to experience depression brought on by work-related issues and are also likely to become more socially withdrawn when stressed.
Even more importantly, stress related to home, work or relationships is a major contribution to psychological impotence. For no other reason besides that we could discuss this topic for hours, we are not going to go into detail, other than suffice to say that a good, professional massage will help release all that stress too.
CALLING MOMMY WELLNESS TO THE RESCUE
It is important when de-stressing, that you ensure you are in a peaceful and tranquil environment, where you are able to relax both body and mind simultaneously.
Mommy Wellness has it all, offering a serene, comfortable environment, with highly trained and professional staff who know how to pamper and spoil.
This year for Father’s Day, Mommy Wellness is proposing that in the interest of Daddy Wellness, you treat the special man in your life to a choice of one of the two luxurious massage packages that we have put together, including a little gift, of course.
‘THE DUDE TO DAD PACKAGE’ (Don’t you love the name)? > Click here for more special details
OR:
By this stage, we know the Moms are already green with envy, so as a token of fully understanding that ‘left-out’ feeling, we have put together the fabulous ‘For Her’ package which includes a 45-Minute Hot Stone Back Massage and a Deluxe Pedicure!
Sorry, but as much as we would love to have included a little gift for Moms, not this time. That would be losing focus, don’t you think?
So, with not much time left before the 16th, choose a Mommy Wellness branch near you and spoil that man!
Not that you probably need much more convincing, take a look at these important facts about massage:
STRESS NOT ONLY AFFECTS THE MIND
Stress can affect every part of your body, causing muscle stiffness and pain. A good massage will help tremendously.
IT LIFTS YOUR MOOD
Stress affects the mood. Massage is a most relaxing and enjoyable way to reduce stress.
IT HELPS ACHIEVE GOALS
Keeping stress in check is one of the best ways to stay on track and reach your goals.
IT IS OFTEN USED TO HELP CHRONIC ILLNESS AND INJURIES
When combined with advice and a maintenance regime from your GP, it can work wonders.
IT HELPS WITH OVERALL HEALTH AND FITNESS
Helps reduce blood pressure and maintain a healthier circulatory system too.
Men for the sake of earning a living forget to live ~ Margaret Fuller
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