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xilamoc · 2 years

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Ok, but i feel we need to talk about something Season 3 of H2O did that a lot of shows don't even acknowledge and that its that you can be attracted to another person while you're in a relationship and that doesn't mean you love the person you're in a relationship with any less, and yes, i am talking about the clear attraction Cleo felt towards Ryan and viceversa, as creepy as it was, i'm glad Cleo didn't get demonized, neither by the show or by herself, for feeling attracted to him, she's a human being after all and can't control who she feels attracted to, but she can control her actions and put some lines if she feels like things are being taken too far in order to prevent doing something she might regret later.

Also, Keep in mind this was in 2010, and i don't know about you and the tv you saw, but my tv shows/telenovelas/films etc. usually put attraction to other persons as a prelude to cheating and nothing else, or in the contrary, if the person didn't cheat they carried some sort of guilt for feeling attracted to the person, like, i can't pinpoint exact examples but it puts emphasis on the idealization of love and that when you meet someone you're not allowed to have even the remote thought of seeing someone else in mind because if you do you don't love them enough and therefore you're a bad person.

Honestly as a whole i feel like Season 3 of H2O put a lot of emphasis of being more realistic when it comes to love and with the execution being generally well, on Cleo's side at the very least, because of course, Zikki was a mess, don't get me wrong, but even then, Rikki was allowed to breakup with Zane and the show made it very clear that it wasn't something bad to do, especially when Zane crossed a line by kissing Sophie.

Honestly i would've loved it if they took it a step further and Bella and Will ended up breaking up realizing they have nothing in common and that they just like the idea of being with each other but at the moment of hanging around together they aren't able to have deep and meaningful conversations because they barely knew each other before being a couple. AND that Rikki and Zane didn't end in such an open-ended way, if you're gonna break them up at least commit to it and have them wave each other goodbye at the end instead of flirting around with each other, because that's still falling into the idealization of love and thinking that in life you will have only one partner. Not saying it can't happen, but it's pretty weird all girls all have met "the one" and once they get into a relationship, even if there's hiccups they still come back to each other.

Honestly, now that i think about it, Emma was the only one on the show with two love interest, though she never officially went out with Byron, S1 established him as "the one" before S2 introduced Ash, but i guess Byron doesn't count because they never went out(?) and i can see Emma realizing Byron was not meant for her and backing off since she was the more emotionally mature one, i honestly would've love to see this happen now that i think about it, if you could not get the actor back, acknowledge at the very least their relationship in a way that still impacts the plot, not to mention it would've make Emma's initial rejection of Ash make more sense, but i guess they never went out so the show just went "Byron who?".

#h2o season 3 #h2o just add water #cleo sertori #bella hartley #rikki chadwick #will benjamin #zane bennett #anti season 3 zane

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for-gwaine · 2 years

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i didnt know this fandom was still alive on tumblr so imma share my h2o history/thoughts

okay so i’m aussie born in ‘03 so s3 was my first season AHHHH so honestly, it’s no. 1 in my heart.

also i was captivated by ms bella hartley

side note: pls ms evans are you okay? i know you’re alive and hate social media but we miss you. you kinda look like you’re being held hostage on your bf’s insta page but that’s just your resting face

and mr will ….. forgot his last name

unfortunately bc this was my first season i see zane as the bad guy, would love someone to analyse his character so i could see him as the anti-hero he is

i never realised how many problems there were with s3 🙃

funny enough s3 ‘girl at heart’ (the ep after will finds out about bella and they swim tgt) or ‘beach party’ was my first ep of h2o i cane across so that means i’m a wella shipper </3 im sorry guys

bella sweetie im sorry you have the most useless power ever. im oretty sure i can name all the times you used it in the whole series

anyway i think i was aware of s1 and s2 of h2o before watching s3 but i was probably too young to actually process what was going on

on a re-watch, charlotte aint entirely to blame, she was treated like shit for what reason

tumblr’s queer reading on the show is very fascinating i love it

anyway i love that there was still active g2o blogs still talking about h2o <3 makes me proud that im aussie. aussie shows slap

so like, pls tell me, where are you from and how did you discover h2o?

#h2o just add water #h2o jaw

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Ok a guilty pleasure revealed: it’s kind of corny but at the same time the drama can be quality and (for a tv budget fantasy) pretty good quality/special effects but I love makos mermaids. It’s the H2O Netflix reboot but especially season 3 arc is just chefs kiss.It's not that complex but it's one of those shows you can turn your brain off while watching and it's colorful and sensorily pleasing.

I think most shows revolving around the fae/magicfolk kind of loses a sense of magic or meaning when it just focuses on how cool it would be to have powers but still be an ordinary/everyday guy (tbh did not care much for h2o) instead of the connection to the elements and nature and being apart of something bigger, which this reboot pins down. The makos mermaids crew feels kind of like some hippie mermaid cult that’s like bay watch babes by day but sea witches bewitched by the moon to stew in a bubbling jacuzzi lagoon by night. This show makes me want to go feral, drink mushroom tea and swim in the ocean naked on a full moon then binge eat a shrimp cocktail platter crouched in the sand like a washed up seaweed cryptid for the opportunity to get a sense of the moon spell they go under once a month. And the 3rd season arc?? Toxic masculinity being the antagonist?? Juxtaposed with a good wholesome balanced man?? Toxic gender roles paralleling greater philosophical questions such as preserving the harmony and safety of the community vs individual pursuits of power?? Or even love bringing a sense of security and support that makes people uninterested in pursuing power vs people that have no love/support at all interested in the pursuit of power/control in order for a sense of security or even self worth/importance they never had since they never felt cared for or supported by a community?? All this in a teen drama show?? Ahmazing.

I'm just rambling at this point but fuck vampires and werewolves there’s something so stimulating on a sensory level with mermaids from the setting, the outfits, the food, the hair accessories, the jewelry, the magic; I just want a rip tide to drag me to its watery depths already. The only thing this show is missing is more chadmermaids (chadmaids?? Merchads??) being evil and fighting. I can see why the mermaid counsel cancelled them I mean toxic masculinity sucks but I would love if this show had a 3rd reboot where they could go into this concept with more depth esp as western society’s idea on gender is expanding and I mean the mermaid counsel is already kind of portrayed as being archaic for being anti man but I feel like more can be explored there.

Anyway it’s great for getting your Siren Summer on. It makes me want to start a tribal sea cult. I feel like if I was an Aussie witch by the coast it would probably shamelessly influence my craft’s aesthetics.

#random rant #my mental health just be like this bare with me lol #makos mermaids #something to watch #remember inviting my pisces witch friend over abd we smoked weed from a seashell pipe as we watched this

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My Favorite Movies & TV Shows About Girl Best Friends

My last post was a little on the negative side. I mostly want to keep my page positive and lighthearted. So, I’m changing it up with this list. I’m taking a break away from Marvel and Disney for now.

There are a lot of great shows and movies about friendship or that feature best friends. I haven’t seen them all. Here’s a list of tv shows and movies that focus on female friendship that I’ve seen and loved. I’ve listed them in order of least to most favorite, but I honestly love them all.

10. Alexa and Katie

Alexa and Katie’s friendship is pretty awesome. Alexa has cancer and Katie is always by her side supporting her through all the ups and downs. She shaved her head without hesitation just to show Alexa she wasn’t alone. It’s great that Alexa isn’t defined by her illness. Alexa is a schemer and full of life. And Katie isn’t boring either. She’s quirky and silly and has her own life too.

9. H2O: Just Add Water

Every summer, my friends, sisters, and I would swim around the swimming pool pretending to be mermaids. This show was that come to life. It’s about three friends who are accidentally transformed into mermaids. On land they are your typical teenage girls, but just add water and they are mermaids. Not only that, they also have powers to manipulate water and elements of the weather. They must keep it all a secret while navigating their way through high school. Of course, there are lots of boys and lots of fun.

8. A League of Their Own

This movie is a classic. I first saw it when I was about 6 and I loved it! It showed girls tearing it up playing a boy’s sport, but we also saw how they were still women. Not women trying to be men. Women with husbands at war, women with children, women who just wanted to go out dancing with their girlfriends. We saw a great sister relationship between Dotty and Kit, and we saw all these awesome women work together, support each other, and ultimately accomplish a piece of history.

7. Now and Then

This was essentially a girl version of Stand By Me. It wasn’t nearly as poignant, but that didn’t stop me from loving it. My sisters and I all wanted to be like Roberta (Christina Ricci), but maybe I’m more like Sam (Gaby Hoffmann). We see the girls deal with boys, body changes, divorce, parental neglect, and death. One thing I liked that Stand By Me didn’t have was the chance to see the women the girls grew up to be (and which movie stars portrayed them). We see even though they’ve gone their own ways, they’re still there for each other.

6. Dollface

Dollface is not a perfect show. At times I found myself really disagreeing with some of the characters’ advice and thought it came across a bit shallow. Or maybe I really am just like Jules (Kat Dennings). But I love the creativity, the quirkiness, the humor. I love that it’s about learning how to be a girl friend when maybe you’re more of a lone wolf. I love that it has two Asian-American lead characters who aren’t related (Brenda Song and Shay Mitchell). And it sure ended its first season with a bang. I’m ready for season 2 if it ever comes around.

5. Ready or Not

This show was a true gem. Ready or Not was a 90’s Canadian show about two best friends, Amanda and Busy, who are completely opposite of each other, and all the trials and lessons they face as they grow up. It wasn’t afraid to touch on some serious subjects. It covered things like peer pressure, divorce, slut shaming, homosexuality, sexual predators, anti-semitism, and more. A lot of the issues are still relevant today. Both characters are fully developed rather than just stereotypes. They have their own strengths, flaws, and set of family problems. Although their pairing seems unlikely, their enduring friendship is really heartwarming.

4. Parks and Recreation

This isn’t really a show about girl friendship, but it has one of the best pair of girl friends in TV ever — Leslie Knope and Ann Perkins. It also gave us Galentine’s Day, a fictional holiday that girlfriends now celebrate in real life. I had to include it.

3. The Baby-Sitters Club

The Baby-Sitters Club was so huge in the 80’s and 90’s. There were books, a tv show, a movie, dolls and more dolls. Thanks to Netflix, there’s a whole new updated version for new generations to fall in love with. It’s a perfect blend of nostalgia and relevance. This newer version has altered the races of a few characters, so now there’s a girl of just about every personality type and race that you can identify with.

2. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants consisted of two feature films and four (now five?) books. It follows each girl on their own story and then interweaves them as we see them come together to support each other. It has some of my favorite binge watching material: best friends, romance, and traveling the world.

1. Sweet Magnolias

I found myself binge watching this series on Netflix during the pandemic, and I loved it. The first couple of episodes started out slow, but I quickly became invested in the three southern gals and their families. It’s a nice, comfy show that takes place in a nice, comfy little town. These women are grown with their own families, careers, and adult problems. We see them deal with divorce (this time as a divorcee), childlessness, business endeavors, and health scares. We also see how it all affects their children as well. It’s a great show if you’re past your teen years and want some adult friendships (that aren’t about being naughty).

#girl friends #gal pals #friendship #movies #tv show #tv series #alexa and katie #h2o just add water #a league of their own #now and then #dollface #ready or not #parks and rec #baby sitters club #sweet magnolias

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opalsiren · 9 months

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if emma were around for season three she would've solved the mystery of the water tentacle by the end of episode two. argue with the wall

#h2o just add water #emma gilbert #h2o #anti h2o season 3 #anti h2o season three #.txt

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juicenet · 2 years

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fixing bella hartley’s character

-she wouldn’t be a carbon copy of season 1 cleo. (who was bubbly, naïve, etc.) she’s been keeping the secret of being a mermaid since she was nine, so she would be much more brooding and secretive. and she’d be damn good at keeping the secret. but still, give her flaws! she doesn’t have many in canon, making her a bit of a mary sue. maybe being a mermaid for so long has given her a sort of complex that she has to unlearn. maybe she can’t reconcile her humanity with being a mermaid, and maybe she struggles to tell people anything about her life because she’s afraid of being discovered (to the point where it’s unhealthy). music however, could be her main outlet for expression, where she gets to voice her true feelings

-her parents would make an appearance on the show. (why do we know almost nothing about them in canon? every other mermaid, including charlotte, has at least one on-screen parent.) as hotel managers, they might be too wrapped up in their work to adequately pay attention to their daughter, explaining how she has kept the mermaid secret from them. maybe bella and her parents could have a story arc where her parents learn to take more of an interest in bella’s life, while acknowledging how their constant moving around has affected her. on the flip side, bella would learn to open up to them more, and stand up to them when they discount her feelings

-bella would learn the importance of female friendship and community with the other mermaids, without a guy being involved. because she’s never met another mermaid before coming to the gold coast, and has been constantly uprooted by her parents’ jobs her whole life, she’s probably never had best friends before. she also needs to figure out who she is, outside of being a mermaid! if she has to have a love interest, her arc isn’t too focused on him. and he doesn’t only value her because she has a tail

-as for bella’s power, it could still be gelidkinesis/water to jelly/glass. but let’s see it be put to use more often! if she’s been honing this skill for half her life, she should be the most powerful. let’s see her literally walk on water (she does this in 3x02 but to a limited extent). let’s see her make more cool glass shapes out of water, like she does with rikki’s mermaid figurine. let’s see her explode things. fandom intellectuals like @hoziersgf also suggest that bella’s power should be connected to an element—earth. i wholeheartedly endorse the idea of earthbender!bella, because it makes sense within the context of rikki, cleo, and emma’s elemental powers.

-instead of connecting bella to eva, who has nothing to do with seasons 1 and 2, give her a 1950s counterpart like the other girls. i don’t even think it would be that much of a retcon. louise (or even julia) could have easily met a mermaid with gelidkinesis powers in the 1950s.

-finally, instead of becoming best friends with rikki and cleo right away, maybe there could be some resistance on both sides. (this would be consistent with how they treated charlotte in season 2.) perhaps bella would stick to her loner thing, and rikki and cleo would be hesitant to allow an outsider into their group. but then, some external threat would make all three of them realize that they’re stronger together.

#i’m not even going to address the water tentacle of it all #or the comet #but yeah i just had to write this down #bella hartley #h2o just add water #h2o #h2o jaw #h2o: just add water #meta #h2o meta #anti h2o season three #anti h2o season 3 #<<probably

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daisyvie · 4 years

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h2o just add water 👌🏻👌🏻

oh my god i haven’t watched this show in yEARS so i’m sorry if my answers are dry

my favorite female character: rikki bc she is everything 8-year-old me wanted to be

my favorite male character: lewis (or zane even though he was an asshole)

my favorite book/season/etc: definitely not s3 oof......probs 1 bc it’s so classic

my favorite episode (if its a tv show): pilot <3

my favorite cast member: phoebe tonkin and claire holt

my favorite ship: rikki and zane invented enemies to lovers

a character I’d die defending: i’m not sure sjfdh

a character I just can’t sympathize with: that charlotte bitch from season 2

a character I grew to love: no one rlly?? i guess the Core 3

my anti otp: again none

#i'm so boring sorry #ask #anon

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ayurvedakidneytreatment · 3 years

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How Much Water Should you Drink to Improve Kidney Function?

How much water should one intake throughout the day? It’s a common question that has confused people, and different people have different opinions on it. Several studies have also added to the confusion of people due to their varying results.

In answer to this question, we can say that different people have different water requirements as per body type, age, physical activities, environment, season, etc. So, you can say that your water intake requirement is not similar to the person who lives next door to you or the family members you live with them. So, it’s important to know your body’s water requirement that will help you estimate your water intake throughout the day. Less water intake can affect your kidney health and affect kidney functionality. Ayurveda kidney treatment offers the best cure for kidney problems.

What are the health benefits of water?

Water is your body’s primary substance part and makes up around half of your body weight. Your body relies upon water to survive.

Each tissue, cell, and organ needs water to work appropriately in your body. For instance, water:

• helps clear wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel activity

• maintains your body temperature

• lubricates and pads joints

• preserves sensitive tissues

Significant water deficiency is called dehydration which is a condition that arises when your body doesn’t get the required amount of water to perform the required functions. In case of mild condition of dehydration, you will feel tired because of draining your energy.

Keep your kidneys healthy by being “water-wise.” It implies drinking the perfect measure of water for you. A typical misconception is that everybody should drink eight glasses of water each day; however, since everybody is unique, day by day, water needs will vary from one to another individuals. How much water you need commonly depends on your age, environment, physical activity level, as well as conditions like pregnancy, breastfeeding, and any disease.

Around 60–70% of your body weight is comprised of water, and all aspects of your body need it to work appropriately. Water helps the kidneys eliminate poisonous substances from your blood through the urine. Water helps keep your veins clogged-free so that blood can move freely to your kidneys and circulate essential nutrients to them.

If you get dehydrated, it causes your body to work hard, and eventually, the condition can impair body functions. The dehydration or deficiency of water in the body can affect kidney function significantly, leading to kidney damage. So, it’s important to watch fluid intake throughout the day as per your environment, physical activities, etc.

Tips to keep your kidneys healthy and improving kidney function

Here are the 6 tips to make sure you’re taking sufficient water and to keep your kidneys healthy, and improve kidney function:

Eight is amazing but not universal: There is no universal rule that everybody needs eight glasses of water a day. This is only an overall proposal dependent on the way that we persistently lose water from our bodies and that we need satisfactory water intake to endure and ideal support body to function well. Some research studies said men require approx 13 cups (3 liters) of water every day and women require approx 9 cups (2.2 liters) of water every day.

Less is better in case of kidney failure (a.k.a. end-stage kidney failure): When the kidneys fail, individuals don’t release sufficient water, if any whatsoever. For the people who are getting dialysis treatment, water should really be limited.

It’s feasible to drink an excessive amount of water: It isn’t extremely normal for this to occur in the normal individual, Athletes like long-distance runners might drink a lot of water and, along these lines weaken the sodium level in their blood, bringing about a risky condition called hyponatremia.

Your urine tells a lot about your health: For the normal individual, “water-wise” signifies drinking sufficient water or other sound liquids, like unsweetened squeeze or low-fat milk to extinguish thirst and to keep your urine light yellow or dull. At the point when your urine is dull yellow, this demonstrates that you are dried out. Your body should make around 1.5 liters of urine on a daily basis (around 6 cups).

H2O prevents kidney stones and UTIs: Kidney stones and urinary tract infections (UTIs) are two normal ailments that can hurt the kidneys, and for which good hydration is fundamental. Kidney stones are formless effectively when there is adequate water-free to release small stones or compounds required for forming stones. Water helps disintegrate the anti-toxins used to treat urinary tract diseases, making them more viable. Drinking sufficient water likewise helps produce more urine, which helps with flushing out infection-causing disease.

Beware of medications and treatment procedures: Drinking water with specific meds or previously, then after the fact systems with contrast color might help prevent kidney damage. Read labels and drug contents before using any medications and also enquire about the loopholes of operations you are about to undergo. Keep in touch with your medical practitioner, especially you are advised to lower your fluid intake.

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love-skincareroutine · 3 years

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What Vitamins Are Good For Dry Skin

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What Vitamins Are Good For Dry Skin

A. Skin a Little Thirsty? Top 9 Vitamins and Supplements for Dry Skin

Nobody likes dry skin on the Sahara desert plain. However, if your regular skin care regimen is not working, there are several vitamins for dry skin that you can try. Dry skin can be caused by several factors, including seasonal changes, dehydration, aging, allergies or micronutrient deficiencies.

Here’s how to treat the problem from the inside out. Be sure to speak with a healthcare professional before introducing a new addition to your diet.

1. Vitamins for dry skin

a. Vitamin C.

It is likely that someone asked you to eliminate some orange juice when you have a cold, as vitamin C can boost your immune system, but it also helps to keep your skin healthy.

The skin usually contains a high content of vitamin C: up to 64 milligrams per 100 grams of epidermis, to be more precise. If it falls below that level, your skin may become slightly moist.

A 2017 study found that vitamin C supplements can strengthen the skin’s barrier function and help retain water, thereby preventing dry skin.

A 2016 study of 152 women found that a 54 milligram supplement of vitamin C, zinc and marine protein helped to significantly reduce rough skin.

b. Vitamin D.

No, it’s not the same vitamin D that Bey sang about. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that does a lot for your entire body, including a key role in protecting the skin barrier and in the growth of skin cells.

A 2015 survey found that taking vitamin D supplements can help improve symptoms of skin conditions that cause problems like itching and dryness.

A 2019 study also found that supplementing with 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D significantly increased skin hydration in participants.

However, as the supplement contained a combination of nutrients (including vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E), it is unclear whether pure vitamin D would have the same effect.

However, a 2013 study found a link between vitamin D levels and skin moisture. Therefore, it may be worthwhile to buy a bottle online or at your local pharmacy.

2018 research shows that low levels of vitamin D in the bloodstream are related to skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, which can cause itchy and dry skin.

c. Vitamin E.

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. Thanks to its many skin-promoting properties, it has also been used by Dermen for over 50 years. Intake can help heal wounds, fight acne and prevent skin cancer, to name a few.

A 2015 study also found that oral vitamin E was effective in treating eczema, a skin disease that causes dryness, redness and itching.

Since vitamin E protects against free radical damage, adding it to the diet can alleviate the problem of dry skin.

You can find it naturally in many vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables, including peanut butter, sunflower seeds, spinach, red peppers and avocado. If you want an extra dose, a supplement can solve the problem.

Vitamin E has a similar effect to gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is also often recommended for people with dry skin or eczema. GLA supplements are contained in oils such as borage oil, evening primrose oil and currant oil.

d. Fish oil

Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids and contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA): two essential fatty acids that reduce inflammation and heal the body.

Dietary supplements that contain fish oil can help increase skin hydration and strengthen the skin’s fatty acid barrier (basically, they provide extra protection against the elements and retain moisture).

Fish oil can also help treat psoriasis, a chronic and inflammatory skin disease that causes outbreaks of dry and irritated skin spots. A 2015 study found that supplementing with fish oil daily for 6 weeks to 6 months improved symptoms.

Another 2015 study in rats with induced dry skin found that oral fish oil supplements significantly increased skin hydration, decreased water loss and relieved itching compared to rats that did not receive the supplement.

Although humans are obviously not rats, the evidence suggests that your skin may react similarly when you take a fish oil supplement.

2. Supplements for dry skin

a. Probiotics

You have probably heard of probiotics used to treat these dreaded urinary tract infections, or yeast infections. This is because probiotics help to balance the “good” bacteria in your gut and keep it healthy and regular.

Preliminary research also suggests a link between the consumption of probiotics and healthy, hydrated skin. A 2015 study found that administration of a dose of the bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum on the daily skin barrier function increased and fluid intake after 8 weeks.

Although the research is inconclusive, a diet rich in probiotics can help keep your skin soft, smooth and hydrated.

Probiotics are found in foods such as yogurt, kefir, kombucha, cucumber, miso, sauerkraut and kimchi. But if your diet is not providing enough of this good intestinal material, consider a probiotic supplement.

b. Collagen

Collagen, collagen, collagen. All other skin supplements must feel like Jan Brady when the name of this protein is pronounced, because it is very popular in the skin and hair beauty community.

A 2019 study of 69 women found that participants who took 2.5 to 5 grams of collagen daily (for 8 weeks) had significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity.

A review of 11 studies also found that taking 2.5 to 10 grams of oral collagen supplements daily for 4 to 24 weeks increased skin hydration and treated dry skin.

Basically, research suggests that a collagen supplement can provide the moisture needed to really shine.

c. Hyaluronic acid

As a skin conditioner, hyaluronic acid can work wonders to reduce fine lines and pump moisture into your skin.

When used topically, it helps to retain skin moisture to fight dry skin and make skin look smoother and plumper.

So far, research on the name’s effects on oral hyaluronic acid is limited.

However, a 2017 study found that a hyaluronic acid supplement combined with biotin, vitamin C, copper and zinc significantly improved skin moisture and elasticity. It also helped with bumps and wrinkles on the participants’ skin after 40 days.

While it is too early to get all the benefits of hyaluronic acid, it may be worth adding to your arsenal of supplements. Just talk to your dermatologist or healthcare professional before doing this.

d. Ceramides

Ceramides are fat molecules that make up 50% of the skin’s natural barrier. Although these lipids are relatively new in the skin care setting, they protect the skin from the elements and retain moisture.

In a 2018 study of 114 women, researchers found that a ceramide supplement significantly reduced the volume of eye wrinkles over an 8-week period, which may indicate its moisture retention benefits.

Although research on ceramide intake remains limited, there is significant evidence that topical ceramide promotes skin hydration. A 2018 study found that the ceramide cream successfully mimicked the skin’s own “natural hydration symptoms” and reduced dryness in the guinea pigs.

e. Aloe Vera

The benefits of aloe vera for skin care go beyond relieving redness and irritation from cooking in the sun. The plant contains several mucopolysaccharides, a chain of molecules that aid in hydration and are often found in moisturizers.

In a 2016 study of 64 women, the researchers found that taking aloe vera supplements for 12 weeks significantly improved skin hydration and elasticity compared to a placebo.

Because research on dietary supplements is more common in its current form, it remains limited. However, early science seems to suggest that it may just be the natural desiccant you need.

3. Why is your skin dry?

Dietary supplements can help improve your dry skin, but other underlying diseases may be responsible for extending beyond the skin.

Dehydration is a common cause of dry skin and you should try to consume more H2O first. Drinking water is often an effective (and surprisingly simple!) Way to improve skin hydration.

In addition to dehydration, there are other underlying health conditions that can contribute to dry skin. An unhealthy diet, micronutrient deficiencies or insufficient nutrition can cause or exacerbate dry skin.

Certain diseases can also cause dry skin, such as kidney disease, hypothyroidism, anorexia, psoriasis or allergies.

So, when your skin is super dry, it can be much more than an aesthetic issue. Talking to a healthcare professional if skin dryness persists and on a regular basis may be the next step.

4. More tips to soothe dry skin

A few simple lifestyle changes can also help you get the much needed relief for dry skin. Here are some tips approved by dermatologists:

Limit your shower or bathtub to just 5 or 10 minutes. Sure, it’s great, but too much moisture can really dry out your skin.

Wash with warm water instead of hot.

Apply a minimal amount of detergent. One point is too much!

Use a mild, unscented detergent and liquid soap. Sophisticated things can cause unnecessary irritation.

When you jump out of the shower or wash your face, pat the skin gently until it is moist and no longer completely dry. This helps your skin to retain moisture.

Apply a moisturizer immediately after washing your skin or showering. (Look for products with famous ingredients like jojoba oil, glycerin, mineral oil, lactic acid or shea butter.)

B. Which Vitamins Are Best for Dry Skin

Vitamins are versatile compounds. Essential vitamins help the body to function properly, from energy and heart health to cholesterol. Can a daily vitamin soothe dry skin? Are certain vitamins best for the job?

1. Understand dry skin

The skin needs moisture to protect it from adverse conditions. Hydrated skin also eliminates toxins through sweat. When the epidermis or surface layer of the skin loses water, cracks, itching and dryness appear. The epidermis also contains proteins and fats that work together to hydrate. Not only the lack of water, but also the lack of fats and proteins cause drought. Use the following vitamins to hydrate and restore the right nutrients.

2. Vitamin C for smooth and silky skin

When the skin is struggling to find moisture, stocking up on vitamin C. Vitamin C helps build collagen, the skin’s main protein. Vitamin C antioxidants stimulate cell repair and restore UV damage. Overall, studies show that vitamin C has many beneficial benefits for the skin.

3. Hydrate with vitamin E.

For good reason, many skin products contain vitamin E. Vitamin E oil is a perfect remedy for skin lipids! Vitamin E antioxidants also prevent skin inflammation. In addition, vitamin E helps to seal cracks caused by drought. Therefore, E is great for prevention and recovery. Individuals even apply pure vitamin E topically. Dermatologists recommend the correct dosage of vitamin E depending on your skin type.

4. Take some solar vitamin

Why is vitamin D the vitamin of sunlight? Vitamin D is the main vitamin in the epidermis. When the skin absorbs sunlight, it reacts with the skin to create vitamin D. The vitamin passes through the body to support its daily functions. Vitamin D also prevents and treats eczema, a severe case of dry skin or dermatitis. One study found higher levels of skin hydration in people with more vitamin D.

5. Cure dry skin with vitamin B.

Vitamin B is the multipurpose vitamins. From converting food into energy, fighting cholesterol and even depression. But B vitamins can help the skin. For example, B1 is full of antioxidants to help increase blood flow and prevent signs of aging. B2 deficiency leads to dry skin and lips. B3 produces fats that the skin needs to stay healthy. B5, B6 and folic acid contribute to healthy skin in different ways. Eventually, B12 produces proteins and starts its metabolism. B12 proteins repair dry skin and maintain hydration. A B complex supplement provides the necessary B vitamins for good skin health.

6. Ignore dry skin

The symptoms of dry skin range from mild discomfort to severe conditions, such as eczema. Remember that the skin is an organ. Like the internal organs, the skin needs vitamins and nutrients to function properly. The environment, the harsh winter months, the low water intake and the lifestyle lead to dry skin. Ignoring dry skin can cause bacterial infections.

7. Treat your skin well

Hundreds of topical creams and solutions treat dry skin. The creams treat the condition externally. Can vitamins treat dry skin on the inside? Making sure your body has the vitamins it needs is a start. Pharmacists or doctors can recommend the most effective of the vitamins mentioned.

C. The Holistic Dry Skin Treatment You Haven’t Tried Yet

Nowadays, there is a supplement for apparently all diseases – to thicken and shave your hair, restore intestinal health and even for energy and relaxation. I even used an adaptogenic herb in my coffee every morning to replace my Adderall prescription (of course, talk to your doctor before taking a new supplement and discuss any possible negative effects). As health and wellness trends continue to be holistic, we wondered if vitamins for dry skin would be a plausible solution for our skin care.

1. Vitamin E.

“Vitamin E can be used as a supplement and topical remedy for dry skin. When taken orally, the powerful antioxidant properties of vitamin E can help protect the skin from further damage. It also has anti-inflammatory properties to help relieve dryness, itchy redness associated with dehydrated skin. When applied topically as a facial oil, it can help prevent water loss from the skin and keep it hydrated, “says famous nutritionist Elissa Goodman.

2. Fish oil

“One way for your body to tell you if you have an omega-3 deficiency is through dry, itchy skin,” says Goodman. “Omega-3s are extremely useful in preventing inflammation, so you want to make sure you’re safe.” take enough. Flaxseed and fish are some of the best ways to include omega-3s in your diet, but if you’re not a fan of either, you can always try a fish oil supplement. ”

3. Lutein and zeaxanthin

“These two carotenoids are powerful antioxidants that are not produced in the body. Therefore, they should be added to the diet. One study found that supplementation with lutein and zeaxanthin can increase the amount of skin hydration, preventing it from drying out. The best way to include them in your diet is through vegetables, so make sure you eat plenty of cabbage and spinach, ”says Goodman.

4. D vitamin

“Vitamin D can be absorbed by the skin, but the right amounts can affect the appearance of your skin. Low levels of vitamin D3 have been specifically associated with decreased skin hydration levels,” said Goodman.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and one of the most important vitamins for biological function. Our skin is an important natural reservoir for its production, triggered by ultraviolet light for synthesis. The vitamin protects the skin, reduces inflammation and normalizes cell production.

5. Zinc

“It’s no wonder that many lotions and creams that help with itchy rashes and dry and itchy skin contain zinc. Zinc, due to its anti-inflammatory properties, can prevent dryness and redness of the skin. It also supports immune support enzymes that can help avoid conditions like eczema that can cause dry skin, “explains Goodman.

6. Oil of Primula

“Filled with the fatty acids your body needs, evening primrose oil can help keep skin healthy and hydrated from the inside out. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are composed and play one of the main omega-6 and fatty acids. omega-3 role in maintaining good skin health, “says Jeffrey Gladd, MD, a member of the Care / of Scientific Advisory Board. “However, our bodies do not produce EFAs naturally and, therefore, can only be obtained through our diet and supplements. The role of evening primrose oil as a preventive against dry skin can be critical to maintaining good skin health.”

7. Probiotics

“Many dry skin problems originate from inflammation,” notes Gladd. “Since inflammation is your immune system and most of it lives in the digestive tract, it is important to ensure that you are supporting healthy digestion. Several recent studies have shown that probiotics are essential for good intestinal health, of course, which it’s good for your gut it’s good for your skin. ”

8. Astaxanthin

“Research1 has shown that this antioxidant promotes skin health and prevents signs of aging,” says Gladd. “Support studies2 have also directly shown that astaxanthin plays a role in suppressing skin water loss. Astaxanthin gives salmon and shrimp their vibrant coral color and is extracted from cultured marine microalgae. As an antioxidant, astaxanthin reduces the natural oxidative stress in our skin for a while and can help retain moisture to promote overall skin health. “

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Weight Loss : 20 Food Combos to Triple Your Weight Loss

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20. Avocado + Sprouted Grain Bread + Cayenne Pepper

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19. Apples + spread + Cinnamon

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18. Green Tea + Lemon + Mint

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17. Greek Yogurt + Raspberries + Almonds

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16. Water + Cucumber + Lemon

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15. Oatmeal + Blueberries + Cinnamon

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14. Eggs + Avocado Oil + Spinach

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13. Salmon + Yogurt + Sweet Potatoes

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12. Chicken + Kale + Barley

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11. Lentils + Broth + Tomatoes

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10. Honeydew + Watermelon + Mint

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9. Grass-Fed Steak + Sunchokes + Garlic

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8. Cottage Cheese + Berries + Almonds

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7. White Tea + Ginger + Lemon

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6. Cauliflower + Quinoa + Avocado Oil

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5. Potatoes + oil + Pepper

White potatoes have gotten a nasty rap, but when enjoyed carefully (and cooked during a healthy way), they are going to assist you to reduce. Spuds are filled with potassium, which helps banish belly bloat, which they go to assist with hunger pangs; Australian researchers found that potatoes are more filling than fiber-rich rice and oatmeal. But lookout how you create them — bake, don't deep fry, in heart-healthy oil, and top with pepper, which contains piperine which can help lower cholesterol levels.

4. Eggs + sauce + Grapefruit

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3. Spinach + Apple + Ginger

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2. Dark Chocolate + Berries + Walnuts

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1. Quinoa + Avocado + Black Beans

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I hate Piper/Leo. He was flat and dull with no personality, and the relationship turned her into a bitter, nagging, relentlessly critical shrew who was incapable of ever being happy. Plus, they had almost no chemistry and connection and almost never just enjoyed each other's company. They're one of the worst aspects of the show for me!

Wow, that’s interesting! I don’t think I’ve ever come across anyone that hates Piper and Leo and I’m really intrigued. Honestly, I do see where you’re coming from, but I don’t hate them. I enjoyed them in the early seasons and I do think that Charmed wouldn’t be Charmed without Piper and Leo.

I’m gonna put the rest under the cut since it’ll probably get lengthy and be anti Piper/Leo in parts.

I agree that Leo’s character was flat and it’s actually one of my main critiques of the show. I mean, Leo was on the show practically from start to finish and the writers never took the time to fully flesh him out and develop him. In my eyes, there’s just no excuse for that because they had plenty of time to develop him further and it wouldn’t have stolen screen time from the sisters or any of the other characters or main plots. But Leo never had his own identity, it was always tied to Piper. He was the Charmed Ones whitelighter, Piper’s husband, Wyatt and Chris’ father, an Elder, an Avatar but he was never just Leo. Even when he was mortal, he never seemed to develop anything beyond being Piper’s husband. There were times where they attempted to take Leo’s character further with episodes such as Saving Private Leo or the Gideon storyline in season 6 and Avatar storyline in season 7, but they never seemed to go far enough and/or reverted Leo back to being stagnant and bland.

And what you said about Piper… it’s something I’ve never admitted because I know how much people love Piper but I agree with most of what you said. As a child, Piper was my favourite sister for a long time, but as I grew up I started to view her very differently. I won’t go too in-depth with this, because I have another ask to respond to about Piper where I’ll discuss it more.

I always say at the most basic level for me to love a ship, I have to love both characters individually first and I think that’s the issue with Piper and Leo - a lot of the time I dislike them or I’m indifferent to them, and that makes it tricky to really love their relationship.

Unlike you, I do think that Piper and Leo had a connection. I strongly believe that they were true love and the love of each other’s lives and in the early seasons they had fun and lots of sweet, romantic moments, which is when I liked them most.

Like I said before, my main reason for disliking them is because I really, really didn’t like the direction their relationship took in the later seasons. It’s a typical thing that all writers do where they create a conflict for a couple because they think it makes the couple more interesting and creates entertainment, but in the case of Piper and Leo it shouldn’t have happened (Stefan and Caroline from TVD are another classic example of this). They already had conflict in the early seasons with the whole forbidden love thing - in season 2 they were involved in a love triangle with Dan and P3 H2O perfectly showcased their dilemma and in season 3 they suffered the consequences of the Elders finding out they were planning to get married - but they overcame that and in seasons 4 and 5 their relationship progressed beautifully. Forcing Leo to become an Elder was so random and blatantly just thrown in to cause unnecessary conflict when in reality Piper and Leo should’ve just been left alone.

Also, from my perspective, things were never right when they got back together. I think that when Leo left to become an Elder, Piper wasn’t just devastated and heartbroken, she was furious because she felt like Leo had betrayed her. After everything they went through to be together and how much she devoted to him she couldn’t believe he was just going to leave her and more importantly their infant son. And I genuinely think that Piper never truly got past that betrayal. It’s the whole idea of forgive and forget - Piper forgave Leo because she understood that he was bound to an extent by his duty and because she loved him so much, but she never forgot. I mean, in reality, she could’ve taken Leo back early in season 6 because he was around all the time and made it clear he still loved her, but she told him she needed more space to move on and that’s what she did. She dated, she moved forward with her life without him and then somehow they were thrown back together and by season 7, Leo had lost his shit and she became obsessed with trying to fix him to the point that it felt like Leo was her third child rather than her husband. And their development jumped all over the place in the last seasons. In season 8 they seemed to try to do a complete 180 and have them as this loving and happy couple again, when from my perspective, they’d never even addressed or resolved their issues from season 6.

And that’s a big issue I have with Piper and Leo - the problematic and unhealthy elements of their relationship are never addressed. They’re actually portrayed as being this domesticated, happy, loving and perfect long-term relationship when in reality there was such a high level of co-dependency between them (something that Billie actually questioned Piper on in season 8, which I have to respect her for) and there were many times when one or both of them hurt others and put themselves and/or others at risk because they loved each other - something that Phoebe was constantly hammered for when it came to her relationships.

So yeah, I think that kinda sums up my thoughts on the Piper/Leo relationship. It had a lot of great elements and I did enjoy watching it (particularly in my younger years), but I disagree with the way the writers portrayed/wrote them at times and also the way fans seem to view them as being perfect and or an ideal relationship.

#answered #my meta #charmed meta

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