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The Health Benefits of  Turmeric.

 

The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Turmeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye. The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease.

 

 

TURMERIC LEMONADE (SERVES 4)

Ingredients:

4 cups of filtered or sparkling water

2 tablespoons of freshly created or powered turmeric

4 tablespoons of 100% maple syrup or honey

Juice of 1 ½ lemon or lime

Juice of 1 blood orange (optional)

Mix all ingredients into a glass jug, stir well, serve with a slice of lemon or lime!

Here are 20 reasons to add turmeric to your diet:

1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.
3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.
5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.
7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.
9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.
10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.
11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.
16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.
17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.
18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.

How to add Turmeric to your daily meals.

This winter when you are wanting a warm drink, lean towards a Power drink is Instant Miso Soup with ½ teaspoon of Turmeric and cayenne pepper.

Turmeric you can add to your casseroles before you serve them.

Make a homemade mayonnaise with avocado, greek yoghurt and turmeric.

Potato mash and potato salad give it a lift and add turmeric.

 Turmeric in rice salads and salad dressing.

Be creative and use turmeric every day in your meal plans.

Written By

Debbie Majella Nolan

As a baby our skin is plump, firm, smooth and rosy, thanks to all of that collagen in our dermis (middle layer of the skin) Our body stops producing collagen in our mid to late 20’s. Then at age 30 our collagen production starts to decline and that is when we start to see those fine lines and wrinkle on our skin.

After age 30, our collagen level drops 1%-2% every year. 

By age 40, we have lost 10%-20% of our collagen.

By 50, we are down 20%-40%.

By the time we hit 60 we need help!

Being part of the beauty profession for 37 years (OMG I am now 58 years young) I now specialise in Dermal Therapy Treatments, rebuilding the COLLAGEN with NON- INVASIVE beauty treatments.

Dermal Therapy Benefits watch video

Microdermabrasion:

Refine and rejuvenate your skin by polishing away dull, lifeless skin cells, to reveal a more radiant, youthful complexion. Medical Microdermabrasion treatments exfoliate your skin, promoting a brighter, more youthful appearance, while smoothing away fine lines, superficial pigmentation and acne scarring.

If you are looking to ‘freshen up’ tired or aging skin, facial microdermabrasion is a chemical free solution that is suitable for all skin types.

• Improves and evens skin tone
• Removes white heads and black heads
• Refreshes dull looking skin
• Repairs and restores aging skin
• Refines pores and smooths skin texture
• Reduces acne and scarring
• Promotes younger, brighter looking skin
• 100% Chemical Free and Safe

CIT Collagen Induction Therapy a non-invasive anti – aging technology. Needling creates tiny channels deep in the dermis of the skin. These deep micro channels cause keratinocytes and fibroblasts to produce numerous growth factors that induce COLLAGEN synthesis.

• Tightens, lifts and rejuvenates
• Brightens dull skin
• Diminish enlarged pores
• Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
• All over rejuvenation
• Dermal pen is very safe and heals quickly while preserving an intact epidermis.

Intense pulsed light (IPL) Skin Rejuvenation. Skin rejuvenation is a treatment designed to produce a younger, healthier looking skin while correcting and improving a variety of skin conditions.

Benefits of IPL  treats signs of aging by treating vascular redness, the appearance of rosacea, pigmented brown spots, sun damage, skin texture and collagen structures all at once.

The result is a smoother, even toned and revitalised skin appearance. IPL can also treat spots, discoloured areas and other tell-tale signs of ageing on your hands and other body areas.

April/May Debbie Majella is offering ‘COMPLIMENTARY’ Beauty & Wellness Consultations, receive a mini facial as Debbie needs to view the skin to design the best dermal therapy treatments so you get the ultimate results.

Online bookings click here

Debbie Majella 58 years young, founder of Door of Youth Skincare and Beauty Clinic.

 

 

Time to tidy up the lingerie draw? I did mine the other day, the old, worn, black & black undies are now gone in the bin. Time for a shopping trip to get new boy short panties with lace, and BRIGHT colours.

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE COLOUR OF OUR PANTIES CAN change our mindset? True!

Panties.

Like the air we breathe and the water we drink, underwear is a part of life so ubiquitous that it often goes unnoticed. Don’t let another year pass being unsexy and wearing “Bridget Jones panties” every day— especially considering 99 percent of you are wearing them right now. And if not, good on you!

Colours influence our day from when we start getting dressed from our underwear to what we see when we look in the mirror. Have you discovered that when you are feeling down and tired you are drawn to wear the dark colours and that outfit we don’t like?  When a woman has her periods and feeling blue why do we always wear the frumpy outfit that makes us feel 10 times worst. This is when we add COLOUR to what we are wearing and even down to the underwear. What type of day do you want? Wear the colour to inspire you!

RED. Physical
Positive: Physical courage, strength, warmth, energy, basic survival, ‘fight or flight’, stimulation, masculinity, excitement.
Negative: Defiance, aggression, visual impact, strain.

BLUE. Intellectual.
Positive: Intelligence, communication, trust, efficiency, serenity, duty, logic, coolness, reflection, calm.
Negative: Coldness, aloofness, lack of emotion, unfriendliness.

YELLOW. Emotional
Positive: Optimism, confidence, self-esteem, extraversion, emotional strength, friendliness, creativity.
Negative: Irrationality, fear, emotional fragility, depression, anxiety, suicide.

GREEN. Balance
Positive: Harmony, balance, refreshment, universal love, rest, restoration, reassurance, environmental awareness, equilibrium, peace.
Negative: Boredom, stagnation, blandness, enervation.

VIOLET. Spiritual
Positive: Spiritual awareness, containment, vision, luxury, authenticity, truth, quality.
Negative: Introversion, decadence, suppression, inferiority.

ORANGE.
Positive: Physical comfort, food, warmth, security, sensuality, passion, abundance, fun.
Negative: Deprivation, frustration, frivolity, immaturity.

PINK.
Positive: Physical tranquillity, nurture, warmth, femininity, love, sexuality, survival of the species.
Negative: Inhibition, emotional claustrophobia, emasculation, physical weakness.

BLACK.
Positive: Sophistication, glamour, security, emotional safety, efficiency, substance.
Negative: Oppression, coldness, menace, heaviness.

Let’s talk about the underwear! I can see you cringing as you read this. NO one sees my underwear so why worry about it! It is not WHO sees your underwear it is HOW it makes you feel when you wear that nice matching underwear when you are feeling so BLUE!

Panties come in all shapes and styles: G- strings, boy pants, high cut thigh, frilly, lace, lace trim, high wasted cheeky, hipsters, bikini and many more.

Let’s imagine you having date No 1, 2 or 3 with that hot man, and you are hoping TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT, tell me what underwear will you wear?

Come on be honest with me, you would wear the matching bra and panties or go out and buy new ones for the date.

We all know of the movie “Bridget Jones” and how she has the beige big girl panties on. Well that is OK they don’t have to be beige what about RED or YELLOW or PINK.

Ladies I feel it is time to start wearing sexy underwear every day.

Here is the challenge for the next 21 days every day wear that sexy under wear and also throw out that old and ugly robe, buy a sexy one in your favourite colour.

What style of Panties do you like?

Thongs: Flaunt revealing coverage in back and body-hugging fabrics for a smooth, line-free look that works great under form-fitting clothes.

Bikini: Narrow sides and a hip-level waistband give this panty a classic, universally flattering shape that’s essential for every wardrobe.

Hipster: An everyday favourite, this low-rise panty features wider sides for minimal to moderate coverage.

Brief: The classic comfort panty, briefs have a higher rise and provide excellent seat coverage.

Boy short: A cheeky take on fitted boxer shorts, these panties deliver a body-hugging fit with a longer leg for extra coverage under skirts and dresses.

High cut: This high-cut panty gives legs a long, lean look while also offering moderate to full coverage in back.

What is your favourite pantie to wear? Leave a comment below …….

Till next blog.

Have a FABULOUS Day!

Debbie Majella 

 

DOUBLE CLEANSE THE SKIN

Door of Youth Foaming Cleanser has AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acid)  L-lactic acid, part of AHAs family, as well as removing the days’ grime and makeup is actually healing the top layers of your skin plus initiating a lot of cellular action deeper down.

DOY Foaming Cleanser – Key Ingredients: Vitamin A to renew, Vitamin B5 to condition, Vitamin C to promote collagen and brighten, Vitamin E to protect, Heptapeptide 8 to retexturize and Certified Organic avocado oil to nourish the skin.

So what can it do for you?

• Gently cleans and exfoliates the skin – creates a radiant skin
• Heals the epidermis and rebuilds cell walls – hydrates and slows cell water loss
• Is antibacterial especially targets p.acne – all types of acne
• Suppresses tyrosinase formation – manages pigmentation
• Promotes skin renewal and collagen production – ageing skin

This is the one must have ingredient in your skin care if you are concerned about:

• Dull lifeless skin in need of exfoliation
• Epidermal hyperpigmentation – brown or red spots
• Congested skin – feels lumpy and dirty
• Dehydrated skin – feels rough and dry
• Mild to moderate acne
• Photoageing – lines and wrinkles
• Pseudofolliculitis/ ingrown hairs – uncomfortable

The science:

Lactic acid belongs to a family of acids called alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). Produced naturally within our bodies and also derived from milk products, lactic acid is synthetically produced for skincare purposes. Depending on the strength, pH and bioavailability of the lactic acid, it can be used daily as a gentle exfoliant, moisturising agent or as an in clinic peel treatment.

Here is video from Debbie Majella sharing her secret  Double Cleanse the Skin 

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Ciao for now & stay youthful,

 

Debbie Majella

The other day I had a massage and was given cucumber water, was so refreshing. We need to keep our body hydrated and some of us just don’t like water without a flavour. So I have been drinking CUCUMBER Water since my massage and want to share with you the benefits.

Cheers!

HYDRATION

1. 1. It keeps you hydrated.

Your body can’t function properly without water. Most people should aim to drink six to eight glasses of water per day, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. We know we’re supposed to drink water throughout the day, but sometimes plain water gets boring. Adding cucumber gives it some extra flavour, encouraging you to drink more.

WEIGHT LOSS

2. It helps with weight loss.

If you’re trying to lose weight, replacing sugary sodas, sports drinks, and juices with cucumber water can help you cut some serious calories from your diet.

Staying hydrated also helps you feel full. Sometimes your body confuses thirst with hunger. You may feel like you’re hungry, when you’re actually thirsty.

How will you know the difference? Reach for a tall glass of cucumber water first. If your hunger goes away after finishing the drink, you were thirsty. If you’re still hungry, then you know it’s hunger.

ANTIOXIDANTS

3. It delivers antioxidants.

Antioxidants are substances that help prevent and delay cell damage from oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Oxidative stress can lead to chronic conditions like:

• cancer
• diabetes
• heart disease
• Alzheimer’s
• eye degeneration

Research has shown that antioxidants may be able to reverse or stop this damage. This is why you should each fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants. Cucumbers fall into this category. They’re rich in:

• vitamin C
• beta carotene
• manganese
• molybdenum
• several flavonoid antioxidants

Would like to hear if you have tried Cucumber Water, leave a comment.

Stay Youthful,

Debbie Majella

The simple things in life can make a HUGE difference in our mind and mood for the day. We are creatures of habit and here are 8 tips on how to UPLIFT yourself in 2018. Try it, I do all of these and it has made my life more enjoyable everyday.

1. Buy RED Garments.

Wear red underwear! Increase your energy levels by wearing RED this is according to University of Rochester researchers. The colour makes you creative, more alert and encourages muscles to move faster.

2. Play Classical Music when eating

What to move a few kilos off the scales? Turn off the TV at meal time and turn on the classical music, soft and slow background music. Australian Music Therapy Association treasure Jeanette Tamplin says the research is to believed “Music, particularly rhythm and tempo, can influence behaviour and physiological function”.

3. Organise your office

Organise your office and place your desk near the window, give yourself the best view, place some colourful flowers outside to brighten your day. Touch paperwork once, open the letter, pay the account, print receipt and file. All in once action saves time.

4. Clear small debts.

Feeling stressed by debt? Take steps to pay the smallest debt first then work on the others. Pay more than the minimum amount and when you get offered more credit cards say NO. Budget all your outgoings for the year, divide by 52 weeks and save this into a hidden bank account so the $$$ are there when needed.

5. Start your day with motivation video or music.

The first 20 minutes of your day what you hear sets your mood for the day!Turn on You Tube and listen to a motivation video or music to pump you up for the day. NO TV, try it for 7 days and see how your mind and spirit will be uplifted.

6. Daily Journal

Buy an empty book with a beautiful cover that makes you smile and start a daily journal. Take 10 or 20 minutes in the morning to write how you are feeling, your intentions for the day and then 20 minutes in the evening how your day went. This assist in lowering stress levels and releases the tension from the day. Also great to read your journal at the end of the year, see your achievements and growth.

7. Move your BUTT – Exercise

Discover some form of exercise that excites your and do it daily. Keep the body moving will keep it young. Yoga, swimming, gym, walking, tennis, golf, not sure what you like? Try a few and see what makes you jump out of bed with ease. The morning is the best time to exercise gets the endorphins happening, fabulous way to start the day!

8. Live in the moment

Don’t let life fly by in a blur, learn to live in the present moment, today and enjoy what is happening around you. Become a listener when people are talking to you, don’t interrupt until they have finished speaking. Observe people, look around and see others enjoying their day. Breathe in the beauty that surrounds us!

Share with me what steps your will turn into ACTION!

Until next time

Stay Youthful

Debbie Majella x

If water or rather moisture to be specific is the magic wand for skin, then Hyaluronic Acid can be the best substitute for the same.

The problems of aging start from the reduction of collagen fibers from the facial muscles that tend to dehydrate the skin and cause wrinkles thereby leading to aging skins. To battle these problems, the skin needs to be rehydrated very well so that the collagen fibers are regained with the help of moisturization of skin, and the wrinkles are reduced as a result of the same.

In fact, today, from very early age itself, the signs of aging start showing up in the skin.

This is because of the adverse effects of pollution, unhealthy food habits and hormonal disturbances that tell upon the skin texture of the facial area mainly. One has to be extra cautious about the lifestyle, and at the same time, there are various serums that one can use for getting back the glow of the skin.

Hyaluronic Acid

• Hyaluronic acid is very useful in revitalizing the skin and soothing the same from the itching and other extrinsic agents.
• Hyaluronic acid is carbohydrates mixed in various proportions with water forming a gel-like substance that is often being used as serums.
• Hyaluronic acid is used with CIT Collagen Induction Treatments giving amazing results

Look for natural skincare products with Hyaluronic Acid as a key ingredient or a Hyaluronic Acid 1% Solution is what I use and recommend.

Stay Youthful

Debbie Majella

The salon treatment in your home!

Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s) have caused a sensation recently as anti-wrinkle active ingredients. They loosen the intercellular ‘glue’, allowing new cells to come through more rapidly and stimulate the formation of collagen and elastin. The visible effect is a skin which looks fresher and younger. AHA acids help remove the surface skin cells, improving skin texture and color.  Skin is left feeling plump and glowing as the new skin layers are revealed.

Glycolic Acid it’s a form of AHA derived Sugar Cane is the natural source. If you want a smooth looking skin use a product that is made from sugar cane, this has the smallest molecule of all the glycolic acids

The salon treatment in your home!

Our facial skin is made up of three layers the epidermis (what we see), dermis (the middle layer) and subcutaneous layer (the third layer). Our skin, due to shedding of skin cells, replaces itself every 7 years. Your skin sheds every 28-45 days, rejuvenating the epidermis and allowing the next generation of skin cells to come forward. What happens is we get a BUILD UP of DEAD SKIN CELLS this will make our skin look tired, uneven tone & fine wrinkles may appear.  With young skin types they get blocked pores that forms pimples and scar tissue.

We shed about 40 lbs of skin in a lifetime! The dead skin needs to be slough off to allow the new cells to the top. If you want a more youthful skin use a product that is rich in Glycolic or Alpha Hydroxy Acid. Naturally sourced Glycolic is made from sugar cane, fruit or milk. Sugarcane has the smallest molecule of all the Alpha Hydroxy Acids which gives it the best permeability of all the AHA’s.

Despite its modern chemical name, the beneficial effects of AHA have been used for centuries. Cleopatra use to have her legendary milk baths and tales of woman using red wine baths to keep their skin youthful. 

 Watch Testimony from Julia

Listen to what our raving fan Julia has to say about Renewal Serum 12.5% Glycolic from Door of Youth Skincare.

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What Does Dermapen /Skin Needling do for the skin?

Unlike any other treatment before it, Dermapen/skin needling has been designed to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, deep creases, and various types of scarring, including acne scarring. A micro-needling technique both corrects damage and boosts the skin’s production of collagen and elastin. Basically, Dermapen/ skin needling encourages the skin to naturally heal itself, leaving behind the youthful and refreshed appearance every patient wants.

Micro needling involves the use of small needles that puncture the skin in order to stimulate wound healing. The idea of damaging the skin to renew it has been around for decades, used in other ways by various skin treatments. Yet, micro needling has been proven to be a safer and increasingly efficient way to generate real results for healthy and smooth skin. The refined techniques involved with Dermapen treatments make this alternative more and more popular among patients.

Start with a FREE Consultation with Debbie Majella 10 years’ experience as dermal therapist and founder of Door of Youth Skincare Call 0404 528 923

What Are the Major Benefits of Skin Needling?

While the Dermapen begins its work with controlled damage to the skin, that’s not where this treatment stops. While tiny spring-loaded needle tips vibrate against the device, applying light punctures along the treatment area, they are stimulating the healing process and ensuring that the top layer of skin cells will turnover for healthier-looking results. Once the healing has been activated by Dermapen, the final results will begin to take shape. After four to six treatments, your skin will be tightened and rejuvenated, stretch marks will be eliminated, large pores will be decreased in size, various types of scars will improve in appearance, and the signs of alopecia may be minimized.

Before Left / After Right on 60 year old woman.

What Is the Skin Needling Procedure Like?

Dermapen treatments begin with the cleaning and the anesthetization of the treatment area, usually with a topical cream. The Dermapen applicator is then placed against the skin and a qualified therapist will make a stamp-like motion along all of the areas to be treated. This process takes only a few minutes to complete and should not cause any significant discomfort. Afterwards, most patients experience redness and tightness for about one to three days. Home care is vital following your treatment, as well as any other precautionary measures that should be taken to keep your skin healthy and healing.

Who Is a Candidate for Skin Needling?

Dermapen is a safe, effective procedure for patients who have been experiencing troubles with their skin, such as scarring, enlarged pores, and the early signs of aging. The procedure itself is only mildly invasive and not a significant surgery to recover from, so many patients can be safely eligible for Dermapen. On the other hand, prospective patients who are pregnant or who have an active skin infection will likely be asked to postpone their Dermapen treatments. The best way to assess your eligibility is to consult with a licensed aesthetician, who can review your unique situation and advise a course of treatment to resolve your individual concerns.

Start with a FREE Consultation with Debbie Majella 10 years’ experience as dermal therapist and founder of Door of Youth Skincare Call 0404 528 923

Why I started a Skincare Company in 2006.

As a young 21 year old woman in 1981 doing a diploma in beauty therapy my life was mapped out for me yet I didn’t know where it would lead.

Having the opportunity to be a trainer for an international skincare company when I was 26 years old, I was always curious to why certain ingredients where used in skincare formulations.

It was in 2001 I started reading and researching ingredients used in skincare, the benefits and what would maintain youthful skin. Being a single mum and working fulltime and not having much faith in myself, my research became became a hobby.

One day a light bulb moment I thought “make it happen” you can do it.

Working in Day Spas each day I witnessed how much money woman was spending on skincare to find that product that would give her YOUTHFUL skin & make her feel beautiful. Each day Woman from all ages entered the doors wanting treatments and products to make them feel great.

The skin is the largest living organ and we need to ask ourselves are we feeding or killing our skin. For me it was all about the NATURAL ingredients and what was a woman feeding her skin.

Make a cake, make a skincare product, just do it! I searched and found a company that used my formulations to make the first test batch of skincare. A few changes were made then in it was testing time on real people.

January 2006 I asked a group of women to test the skincare products for 6 months, this gave me time to get the money together to do the first production run for launch January 2007.

I remember that first day, pallets of products arrived at my rented place where the stock was stored in the garage.

What a roller coaster of a ride, made money, spent too much money, labels lifted in production run, labels peel off weeks after arrival. It has been an interesting 10 years.

Many a Woman would have said “To hard and give up” I am grateful that one of my personality traits is persistence.

Let’s jump into 2017 and I am still here, sharing the love of natural/organic skincare, selling Door of Youth online. Have a warehouse now, sending products Australia wide. Loyal subscribers who have been using DOY skincare for 7+ years.

My goals have always been high and want every woman to experience DOY skincare.

Excited to jump into 2018, new enrich day cream & packaging. Launching Vitamin Serums range, AB / C and whitening. Anti-aging body range we are testing at present with the vision of launching mid-2018.

I have a purple folder with all my notes, articles and first contracted signed for the first production run of skincare. One day it may become a book for many Woman out there that has a dream!

Here are some pictures from where it all started in November 2006.

Stock arrives, son and mate unpack, time to celebrate!

First customer, happy smiles!                           First look of skincare, wow we have evolved.

WOULD YOU DO ONE THING for ME?

If you haven’t tried DOOR OF YOUTH SKINCARE, time to go shopping and welcome the products into your front door.

DOY skincare now in 2017.

 

Ciao for now

Debbie Majella