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Castor Oil and Scars

 

Overview

Castor oil is a compound that comes from the castor bean. According to TourEgypt.net, the medicinal use of castor oil dates back to ancient Egypt. Applying oil to a scar will not promote new skin growth or remove the scar completely. Scars form to heal areas of the skin that have injury due to illness or accident. At best, oil will soften the area and possibly smooth out some of the fibrous tissue. This effort may be enough to reduce the appearance of the scar and make it less noticeable. Castor oil is a good choice because it will not block skin pores and helps to break up excess oil produced by the body.

Step 1

Clean the area thoroughly with a mild soap. This is especially true if the scarring is from acne or another type of skin condition. Cleaning the area will help remove surface oils and debris that may clog pores. Do not worry about drying the area. The moisture from the water will add to the benefit of the oil.

Step 2

Apply a small amount of castor oil to your fingertips. Less is better in most cases; just use enough to lightly coat your fingertips. Too much oil with only make skin slippery. The goal is to soften the scar tissue and help reduce any inflammation.

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Step 3

Massage the oil over the affected area for three or more minutes. Massaging the oil promotes circulation and healing. The pressure from your fingers will open pores and help to soften the skin. Rub softly so as not to irritate the area. Do not apply oil to any open skin on or around the scar. Keep the oil away from your eyes and nostrils.

Step 4

Wash your hands thoroughly once completing the application. This will keep you from spreading the castor oil to other parts of your body or to your clothing.

Step 5

Repeat the process once or twice daily. It may take time to notice any results.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/246163-how-to-use-castor-oil-to-remove-scar-tissue/#ixzz1Nx9vBLOr

I'm BACK!~

its been a while!!!! i'm heading back to my workout routine after a 7.5 week absence.

Work + Work + Work + sick = BOO!!!

I just finished a small baby workout to see where i am at....

3 sets of:
10 pullups
20 pushups
30 situps
40 squats

boy oh boy this will be painfully fun to start cross-fitting again...yikes!

GOALS

I've been busy at work and running way more than I'd ever want to. I am running the Ragnar relay next weekend with my co-workers and its a nightmare already LOL. CrossFit has helped a lot but I am only crossfitting 2-3 times a week max. When this is all said and done i'll be going my usual 3-4 times a week with some lunch time strength workouts. YAY!! I really really miss it! I am determined to get back to my numbers quick and power my strength up by July.

I feel so out of practice and know I will be sore and juiced lol. Was pretty happy pressing 65# for reps on tuesday tho :) so here it is.....


Short Term Goals (4-6 weeks)
push press 110 ~
strict press 90 ~
squat 180 ~
deadlift 180 ~
bench 110 ~
clean 130 ~

Body Weight Goals (4-6 weeks)
30 kipping pullups
50 straight pushups no rest
60 air squats no rest
100 situps no rest
5 rope climbs no legs

Misc. 
500m row @ 1:50
50 double unders in a row
lots of kettlbell swings in a row

I benched 104 with Eric before
I have push pressed 106 with Eric before
I have come close to these numbers but not what i want. almost ready to start after this nightmare of a run. check it out http://www.ragnarrelay.com/race/southerncalifornia

What is Ragnar?
You and 11 of your closest friends running 200(ish) miles, day and night, relay-style, through some of the most scenic terrain North America could muster. Add in crazy runners, inside jokes and a mild case of sleep deprivation. The result? Some call it a slumber party without sleep, pillows or deodorant. We call it a Ragnar Relay.

  I am running against people that are this serious

OH and Yes

Still got my abs lol...Fist Pump!

MINI Barbara

Why grass-fed beef?

GRASS-FED BEEF vs. GRAIN-FED BEEF

Compared to grain-fed cattle, grass-fed beef is:

• Two to four times richer in heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids.
• Higher in "good" unsaturated fats and lower in "bad" saturated fats.
• Three to five times higher in CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) content.
• Loaded with over 400% more of vitamin A (as beta carotene) and E.
• Virtually devoid of risk of Mad Cow Disease.

If you love to eat beef, but have recently had concerns about its levels of saturated fat and cholesterol, then you'll be thrilled with what you're about to discover. Cattle were not designed to eat grains. And because of that, their diet of grains in factory farms largely contributes to the negative aspects of eating beef. The fat content of beef is the primary reason it has lost ground as a respectable entrée on America's dinner table. Not only do most beef cuts have a high fat content, ranging from 35-75%, but the majority of it is saturated.

"Grain-fed beef can have an omega 6:3 ratio higher than 20:1"-- J. Anim. Sci. 2000. 78:2849-2855
This well exceeds the 4:1 ratio where health problems begin to show up because of the essential fat imbalance. Grain-fed beef can also have over 50% of the total fat as the far less healthy saturated fat.
Grass-fed beef has an omega 6:3 ratio of 0.16 to 1.

This is the ratio science suggests is ideal for our diet. This is about the same ratio that fish has. Grass-fed beef usually has less than 10% of its fat as saturated. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mom, the extra omega 3 from the grass-fed beef will provide incredible nutritional benefits for your child.

via @ mercola.com


http://www.americangrassfedbeef.com/grass-fed-natural-beef.asp