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The residents of our Oceanside, CA apartments are busy people, which means they deserve to relax when they have some downtime. A little at-home pampering is great for the body and mind, after all. Fortunately, there are a lot of ingredients you probably already have in your home that can be mixed together to create great face masks. Let's take a look at some awesome options.
1. Banana Face Mask
Bananas are great for the inside of your body, but they do good things for your skin, too. Mash a banana in a bowl until it forms an even paste. Slather it onto your face, and let it sit for 10 to 20 minutes before rinsing it with cold water. If you feel so inclined, you might also want to add a 1/4 cup of plain yogurt and two tablespoons of honey, which is a natural acne fighter.
2. Oatmeal Face Mask
Combine 1/2 cup of hot (not boiling!) water with 1/3 cup of oatmeal. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes, then add the following:
- 2 tablespoons of yogurt (plain)
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 small egg white
Mix everything together, then apply a thin layer to your face. Let it sit for 10 to 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Be sure to have a strainer or colander below your face to catch the oatmeal chunks; you don't want to clog your sink.
3. Avocado Face Mask
Avocado is great for stressed-out skin. It's rich in vitamin E, which can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Avocados also contain a significant amount of omega fatty acids — nutrients that help strengthen the skin barrier, which keeps your cells protected from the elements. To make a mask with this miracle ingredient, combine 1/2 ripe avocado, 1 teaspoon of plain yogurt and 1 teaspoon of honey. Mash the mixture together until it forms a paste, then apply it to your face. If your skin is ultra-dry, you can add a teaspoon or two of virgin olive oil.
Are you searching for an apartment community where you can feel at ease the moment you walk through the door? We'd like to welcome you home to River Oaks. Take a look at our available floor plans today!
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Life can get stressful, and it can sometimes be hard to find those moments to de-stress and calm down your mind and your spirit. If you are looking for an ideal stress reliever that you can perform conveniently in your Oceanside apartment, give some of these yoga poses a try.
Down Dog
Downward dog is a great yoga pose to relieve tension off of your lower back and provide you with a full stretch through your legs, back and arms. Inhale into your chest, reach your arms far above your head and reach forward, placing your palms flat on the floor with your fingers spread. Stretch your neck with your head facing down and pull back until you are in the downward dog position. While keeping one foot firmly planted on the floor, lift your other leg in the air and bend your knee with your toes and heel directed toward the front of your body.
Standing Forward Bend
Start in a toe squat position. Place your hands palms-down on the floor next to your knees. Start the stretch by lifting up your knees until you are standing bent over with your feet firmly on the floor. Use one arm to grab the opposite elbow and draw your head toward the floor. Allow the weight of your body to stretch out the backside of your legs. Hold the position for at least 2 minutes.
Cat/Cow
This pose is ideal for those who carry their stress in their shoulders or are looking to improve the flexibility in their back. You will begin the position on all fours with your shoulders directly positioned above your wrists and your hips straight above your knees. Start with a deep inhale, and when exhaling, pull your spine up until it is round with your head pointing down to the floor. Inhale again and lift up your head, chest and tailbone into the cow position.
Help eliminate some of the stress of the day by trying one or more of the yoga poses listed. Are you looking for a new apartment in Oceanside, California, to practice your new yoga skills? Call River Oaks today to choose the best floor plan.
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Summertime is outdoor time, a great time to walk, bicycle, play tennis, run or work outdoors. As long, that is, as you don’t overdo it. A bit too much exercise under the hard-beating sun and too little shade and rehydration, and you might find that one of your companions doesn’t look so good. They’re dizzy, a bit faint, and complaining of nausea and/or headache. What should you do? Is it adequate to sit them down in the shade and give them a cool drink, or do you need to call for help?
Is It Heat Exhaustion or Heatstroke?
Heat exhaustion can often be dealt with by laypersons on the scene, but heatstroke is a medical emergency and requires an immediate call to 911. According to the Center for Disease Control, here are some of the differences, as well as the treatment:
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Disorientation: A person with heat exhaustion may be dizzy, but confusion is a sign of heatstroke.
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Skin: In heat exhaustion, the skin is cold, pale and clammy. In heatstroke, it’s hot and red and may be dry or damp.
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Pulse: Heat exhaustion, fast and weak. Heatstroke, fast and strong.
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Temperature: If it’s higher than 103, it’s heatstroke.
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Nausea, headache and passing out can happen in both heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
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Call 911.
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Get the victim somewhere cooler.
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Lower the body temperature. Use cool damp cloths or a bath if it's available.
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Do not allow the person to drink.
For Heat Exhaustion:
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Get them to a cool place.
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Loosen their clothes.
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As with heat exhaustion, use cool damp cloths or a bath to lower temperature.
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Give sips of water.
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If there is vomiting, the symptoms get worse or they last more than an hour, get medical help right away.
It may be hot outside, but it’s always comfortable at River Oaks, Oceanside, CA apartments in the tranquil hills of San Diego County. River Oaks is pet-friendly and offers scenic walks with magnificent canyon views. Keep your cool in their two swimming pools or at the California beach just minutes away. Call 877 635-6188 to schedule a tour and find the one- or two-bedroom apartment that’s perfect for you.
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Blueberries are a delicious snack, and they are packed full of all sorts of benefits. Blueberries are native to North America and have been exported to nearly all countries worldwide. You can eat blueberries on their own, add them to smoothies, use them to top ice cream, make muffins and pies with them, and make blueberry jam. It’s fun to experiment with blueberries in your Oceanside apartments. Here are a few reasons you should start adding blueberries to your diet.
1. A Potent Antioxidant
Over time, our bodies suffer damage from oxidative stress. While necessary for survival, oxygen also ages cells. Certain chemicals found in food help to minimize the amount of damage done to our cells through oxidative stress. One of those is blueberries. Eating blueberries helps us stay more youthful. A cup of blueberries a day helps reduce oxidative stress and is good for the heart.
2. Chock Full of Vitamin C
Blueberries are full of Vitamin C, an important vitamin our immune system needs to fight off illnesses and colds. While other animals can produce vitamin C on their own, humans need Vitamin C from external sources like blueberries. Adding blueberries to your diet will help to stave off the common cold and other illnesses. It’s certainly worth a try, even if the blueberries only shorten the duration of your cold!
3. Good for the Skin
Eating blueberries is great for the skin too. Having just one cup a day will help to keep your skin smooth and youthful, as blueberries are a potent anti-aging food. Eating them regularly may help to improve dull or sun-damaged skin. Due to their high vitamin C content, blueberries can also help to increase the amount of collagen located underneath our skin. Collagen is what helps keep your skin smooth and supple. In addition, blueberries are packed with vitamins A and E, which are essential nutrients for the skin. After adding blueberries to your diet, you may notice that your skin is softer and smoother.
Finally, blueberries are easy on the digestive tract and contain natural fiber that helps your body stay strong and function well. If you’d like to learn more about the healthy lifestyle available in Oceanside, CA apartments, please contact us today!
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So, you’re on a diet. Naturally, this doesn’t mean you have to eat terrible foods in order to shed pounds. It does, however, mean that you should toss a few select foods that would only hold you back.
Get out the trash bag, open the fridge, and get ready to pitch — these are the foods you should always nix when you’re on a diet!
Top Foods to Say “Bye-Bye” to When You’re Dieting
#1 – Soda
If you've ever heard the phrase "empty calories," whoever was speaking was probably referring to soda. Soda contains tons of calories, but you'd never know it. It might fill you up a little bit, but not in any substantial way.
To the contrary, soda gives you an initial sugar rush, followed by a crash. It doesn't give you actual energy. Furthermore, it adds no nutritional value to your diet.
#2 – Alcohol
Speaking of empty calories, alcohol does you no good either. In fact, studies have shown that those who drink tend to eat more when they drink. You've probably noticed this when you've gone out for beers with friends, intending to only have a salad for dinner with your drink and ending up with a burger and fries.
And if you think you can get away with just a "glass of red wine" for your health, think again. One five-ounce glass of red wine has a whopping 125 to 150 calories.
#3 – Fancy coffees
People who love their fancy coffees love their fancy coffees. Unfortunately, a stylish mocha-hazelnut-frappe-whole-milk-latte with whipped cream can cost you about a third of your daily caloric limit when you’re on a diet.
If you must have a somewhat fancy coffee drink, opt for something like a low-fat flavored cappuccino or a whole milk latte with no flavoring.
#4 – Ice cream
It’s a sad day, isn’t it?
Yes, unfortunately, ice cream is a serious culprit if you love the stuff but also want to lose weight. Just a half of a cup of full-fat ice cream can have anywhere from 140 to 240 calories. If you’ve ever seen half of a cup … you know that’s not enough for a true ice cream-lover. Therefore, it’s essentially better to cross it off your list for now.
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