Saturday, 23 July 2022

Top 5 Major Anxiety Disorders in Adults How To Treat Them

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Everyone experiences occasional anxiety throughout their lives. Yet anxiety can become a persistent everyday state of being, interfering with work, school, interpersonal relationships, taking care of oneself and even enjoying life. Many management and treatment possibilities are available: This guide explores the most common types of anxiety as well as non habit forming anxiety medication options. 

What Are The Differences Between Various Anxiety Disorders?

The National Institutes of Mental Health describes five common types of anxiety disorders. They all differ in scope, intensity and symptoms:

Generalized anxiety disorder: constant anxiety and worry even without an identifiable source
Obsessive-compulsive disorder: repetitive and recurring undesired thoughts and/or compulsions
Panic disorder: unanticipated instances of extreme fear accompanied by dizziness, chest pain, heart palpitations and similar physical symptoms
Post-traumatic stress disorder: anxiety disorder resulting from intense and/or repetitive exposure to serious harm or life-threatening situations such as ongoing abuse, physical assault or natural disasters
Social anxiety disorder: extreme self-consciousness and anxiety in common social situations

Even when anxiety is limited to specific conditions, it can still impact multiple areas of our lives. People dealing with social anxiety may isolate themselves, which can interfere with school, work and healthy relationships with family and friends. Sensory stimuli — sounds or smells, for instance — can trigger anxiety episodes or full memory flashbacks in people with post-traumatic stress disorder. 

While these five are the most commonly diagnosed, other types of anxiety disorders exist. Phobias involve extreme fear of certain things or situations. Agoraphobia, for example, is a fear of unsafe environments or situations such as open spaces or crowded environments. 

Natural Ways To Treat Your Anxiety

Serious anxiety can be debilitating. Fortunately, there are options for treating anxiety disorders. Getting a diagnosis from a mental health professional is often the first step. Providers use the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association, to diagnose anxiety disorders. 

Many people benefit from multifaceted approaches that address anxiety issues from different angles. Working with a mental health provider is helpful. Several therapeutic approaches are available, such as dialectic behavioral therapy. Prescription medications, including antidepressants, are other common treatment components. 

Some anxiety medication for adults can be taken safely without a prescription. The most notable example is Brillia, an impactful medication that's safe for adults, adolescents and children. Brillia targets a specific protein, S-100B, that regulates calcium levels and neuron activity in the brain. Too much S-100B can cause overactive neurons, leading to anxiety, irritability, frustration and lack of focus. Brillia contains Lapine S-100B immune globulin, an antibody that binds to S-100B and keeps its levels in check. Brillia contains only this antibody and has no side effects. 

Personalized Anxiety Treatment Solutions

Serious anxiety can interrupt life or bring it to a standstill. Millions of people seek remedies to address anxiety issues. Every individual's treatment plan is unique and tailored to meet that person's specific needs. Your anxiety management solution can include anxiety medication without prescription along with mental health therapy and beneficial lifestyle practices. 

 





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Friday, 22 July 2022

Liberty London The Ultimate Free Beauty Gift

Liberty London is back with a new Gift With Purchase Offer and instead of just having the one option, this time there are three different ones that you can claim.
Liberty London The Ultimate Free Beauty Gift
The bag you are able to claim will ultimately depend on how much you spend with Liberty London, as you might expect and the more you spend, the more valuable the GWP bag is.  Liberty has some of the best beauty brands you will come across - REN, Omorovicza, Decree, Aromatherapy Associates and Augustinus Bader to name a few

The first offering, shown above is yours for free if you spend £100 and the bag itself is worth almost double your spend at £195.  The products, which I've listed below, come packaged inside a beautifully floral canvas drawstring bag.

Contents

  • AIME Hair and Scalp Boost Capsules
  • 111Skin Sub-zero De-puffing eye mask
  • Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
  • Malin + Goetz Lip Moisturiser
  • Davines MOMO Conditioner
  • Noble Isle Summer Rising
  • Noble Isle Whisky and Water Shower Gel
  • Margaret Dabbs Intensive Hydrating Foot Lotion
  • Marvis White Toothpaste
  • L:A Bruket No.17 Lip Balm
  • Frank Body Charcoal Face Cleanser
The second bag on offer is yours for free if you spend £250 and the contents are worth £445, so again, an incredible gift with purchase!
Liberty London The Ultimate Free Beauty Gift
Again, all of the products are packaged inside a floral Liberty London Print Drawstring Bag and there are a total of 13 products to be found inside, including Verso, Omorovicza and Uoma!

Contents

  • AIME Hair and Scalp Boost Capsules
  • Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist - Limited Edition version
  • Susanne Kaufmann Shower/Shampoo Line M
  • 111Skin Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Booster
  • Verso Super Eye Serum
  • Davines Naturaltech Energising Shampoo
  • Dr Barbara Sturm Anti Pollution Drops
  • Escentric Molecules Molecule 04 EDT
  • Claus Porto Musgro Real Spiced Citrus Eau de Cologne
  • Surratt Expressioniste Brow Pomade
  • Dr Sebagh Lip Balm
  • Uoma Drama Bomb Extreme Mascara
  • D.S & Durga Holy Ficus Auto Fragrance
So this is an impressive list of brands and their products and it is nice to see the inclusion of fragrances!

The third offering from Liberty London is incredible and so so tempting. If you spend £350 you will be entitled to a GWP offer which is worth an insane £920 - that is almost as much as the contents of the Beauty Advent Calendar, to put it into perspective!
Liberty London The Ultimate Free Beauty Gift
As you can see from the photo above, it is every bit as incredible as you would expect it to be with so many amazing brands, so here is what you can find inside.

Contents

  • Augustinus Bader The Cream
  • Aromatherapy Associated De-Stress Muscle Gel
  • Malin+Goetz Lip Moisturiser
  • Omorovicza Perfecting Lip Balm
  • Decree SOS Revitalising Eye Mask
  • REN Clean Skincare Ready Steadu Glow Tonic
  • Sam McKnight Happy Endings Nourishing Balm
  • Susanne Kaufmann Mallow Blossom Bubble Bath
  • Bamford Shampoo
  • Bamford Conditioner
  • Demralogica Multivitamin Power Firm
  • NEOM Perfect Night's Sleep Travel Candle
  • Votary Super Seed Facial Oil
  • Le Labo Another 13 EDP
  • Lixir Universal Emulsion
  • Venn Age-Reversing All0in-one concentrate
Plus, not only does all of this come with a Liberty Print Washbag, but it also comes packaged with the Liberty London Iphis Mini Marlborough Cross-Body Tote Bag which is just stunning and worth almost £400.


If you are feeling spendy and really want to get your hands on these offerings, then everything you need is right here.








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Be+Radiance Healthy Skin Makeup

BE+RADIANCE is described as being the first hybrid makeup brand that offers healthy products for all skin tones with clean formulas, skin food ingredients and probiotics to give that skin-friendly makeup. I was lucky enough to be sent a few products from the brands range to try and I’m impressed with what I’ve used.
Be+Radiance Healthy Skin Makeup
The word Microbiome is one everyone will have come across in the world of beauty and Be+Radiance also claims to the the first Microbiome Friendly Makeup. So what is meant by the Microbiome? The skin Microbiome is made of microorganisms that live on the skin, this might sound a bit ewww but actually they have and play an important impact on skin health and beauty.

The first of the five products is the Cucumber Water Mattifying Foundation (£26)and it is just as delightful as it sounds.
Be+Radiance Healthy Skin Makeup
Described as being a foundation that lets your skin breathe and preserves the skin's balance for healthy skin under luminous and natural makeup. An innovative cucumber water-based liquid foundation, not only is it Silicone free, Mineral Oil Free and Fragrance free plus it is also made from 85% natural ingredients. Giving a light to medium coverage, what I’ve liked about this foundation is not greasy or tacky but feels really light on the skin.

Up next is the Velvet Touch Primer, Natural and Breathable (£22), described as being especially designed to sublime the skin before makeup it helps to refine and smooth the skin naturally for an immediate blur effect.
Be+Radiance Healthy Skin Makeup
I adore the texture of this primer, not only does it melt instantly on contact with the skin, but the texture turns slightly to a powder and sits so wonderful without feeling greasy or slimy, but again it is silicone free and uses antioxidant pomegranate extract to help moisturise.

Skincare, my favourite thing to discuss if you hadn’t guessed brings me to the third product and that is the Multi-Purpose Face Oil (£34).
Be+Radiance Healthy Skin Makeup
This Face Oil can be used as a skincare, you can mix it with your foundation and it can also be used as a makeup remover if you emulsify it with water. It features just seven ingredients which are:
  • Rape Seed Oil Extract: This is light, ultra-penetrating and non-greasy emollient, plus it is rich in omega 3, it is particularly effective in maintaining skin elasticity.
  • Sunflower oil: Packed with Omega 6, Omega 9 and vitamin E, it is used for its nourishing and protective properties.
  • Desert Date Oil: Rich in Omega 6, it is known for its antioxidant, regenerating and repairing properties for the skin and hair.
  • Gentle Emulsifier: Of plant origin, it is incorporated into the formula to allow for gentle makeup removal.
  • Lactobacillus Rhamnosus: Active biotics that positively cultivate bacterial flora to protect and rebalance the skin microbiome.
  • Protium Resin: This plant resin has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
  • Vitamin E: Powerful natural antioxidant.
What I really like about this oil is that it is not greasy when applied to the skin, it definitely has that oil like texture, but without the slime.  I have used this as a makeup remover and it actually does a really good job at removing almost everything - except waterproof mascara that never wants to budge.  I am however, yet to mix it with my foundation because I don't wear it in the summer.

The final two products are the ones you might have seen mentioned the most on your social media, the BE+RADIANCE SET+GLOW Probiotic Powder+Highlighter and the BE+RADIANCE COLOR+GLOW Probiotic Blush+Highlighter Blush (£29 each)
Be+Radiance Healthy Skin Makeup
Starting with the BE+RADIANCE SET+GLOW Probiotic Powder+Highlighter (£29) which is available in 17 different options, which I find quite impressive.

I have shade 20 and absolutely love it.  It is, as you might expect by now both Talc free and silicone free and it contains some lovely ingredients which includes:
  • Organic Moringa Oil: Has moisturizing, emollient and softening properties. It promotes the renewal of skin cells, and improves the protective and barrier function of the skin.
  • Organic Arrow Root Powder: Mattifies the skin
  • Organic Jojoba Oil: Protects against dehydration and regulates the secretion of sebum. It effectively fights against the signs of skin ageing.
  • Organic Sunflower Oil: Nourishes and softens the skin
  • Organic Shea Butter: Promotes skin regeneration, hydrates and nourishes deeply.
Designed to both mattifying and illuminate, it is a beautiful product with an amazing shade range.

Then with the BE+RADIANCE COLOR+GLOW Probiotic Blush+Highlighter Blush (£29) there is a shade range of six different options. I have shade range 02 which gives a coral peach blush and a darker highlighter which is almost a bronze shade.

Again, this is Talc free and silicone free and it contains some lovely ingredients which includes:
  • Active Lactobacillus Rhamnosus
  • Organic moringa oil: Has moisturizing, emollient and softening properties. It promotes the renewal of skin cells, and improves the protective and barrier function of the skin.
  • Organic Arrow Root Powder: Mattifies the skin
  • Organic Jojoba Oil: Protects against dehydration and regulates the secretion of sebum. It effectively fights against the signs of skin ageing.
  • Organic Sunflower Oil: Nourishes and softens the skin
  • Organic Shea Butter: Promotes skin regeneration, hydrates and nourishes deeply.
Again, a really beautiful pigmented product which for me is a case of less is more with my natural British skin tone.  

Be+Radiance is a brand that is made with 85% to 100% natural ingredients, it is made in France and is both Vegan and Cruelty Free.  Available online via both Be+Radiance and Feelunique.



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Wednesday, 20 July 2022

Skinceuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight

The word 'acid' is one that still has people gasping when it comes to skincare, non-beauty blogger friends of mine think that to put any form of acid on your skin is madness and I used to be one of them.  Over the years, I've tried a whole series of different acids on my skin - Glycolic, Mandelic, Lactic, Salicylic, Ferulic and more besides, each one having its own success or not.  When, Skinceuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight was kindly sent to me, I was excited to give it a try.
Skinceuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight
Skinceuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight
Described as being a potent glycolic acid cream that works to improve the appearance of the skins texture and tone and is perfect for those with skin that is described as being Dry, Normal, Oily, Combination and for those who have concerns about discoloration and Ageing. It works by promoting a brighter complexion and improving overall skin flow by 36%. How the 36% is shared following an 8-week clinical study, Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight significantly improved the appearance of key markers of glowing skin:
  • 36% average improvement in radiance
  • 37% average improvement in skin texture
  • 19% average improvement in skin tone
Suitable for nightly use, this cream is really lightweight on the skin, if you are not used to using an acid in your skincare, then it is worth giving your skin time to get used to it over a few weeks. The advice being to apply an even, pea-sized layer over the entire face and neck, then after one week, increase to every evening or as advised by a skincare professional.  For my skin, I have used acids for a few years now, but I did start off using products a few times a week for a few weeks and then gradually increased the usage.

As you can imagine, this cream is packed with some amazing ingredients and they include:
  • 10% Glycolic Free Acid Value - Derived from sugar cane, this fruit acid not only helps to stimulate skin’s natural exfoliation process but it also works to minimise the build-up of dead skin cells which results in the improvement to the appearance of skin texture, tone, and a brighter complexion.
  • 2% Phytic acid - This is naturally present in legumes and seeds and it not only provides dual-action exfoliation but also skin brightening effects. It further helps to inhibit the impact of skin aggressors that can cause dullness, promoting skin clarity and glow.
  • 1% Soothing complex - Featuring a combination of natural oils and botanicals, such as jojoba and sunflower seed, this wax forms a protective, breathable layer on skin to help lock in hydration and provide comfort.
On the skin, this cream is really lightweight and absorbs much quicker than I was expecting it to do and it isn't greasy, sticky or tacky either.
Skinceuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight
I absolutely love what I call lazy skincare, basically, you apply this after washing your face at night and let it work its magic whilst you sleep and then the following morning, wash your face as normal.  Some overnight products do leave your skin feeling as though you have rubbed it with lard and that you immediately want to wash your face and everything on it, with the Skinceuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight product, it is the exact opposite, instead you wake up with your skin feeling so soft, smooth and moisturised.

If you hadn't guessed, I cannot tell you how much I love this product, if I could bathe my whole body in this treatment, you can absolutely bet that I would.  Now, the downside? it is pricey at £80 for 50ml, but it is worth every single penny. 





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