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Shave the day
Have dry, itchy skin? Cut back
on nicks and cuts with these
smarter shaving solutionsFAC T Having high BGLs can
cause your skin to dry out.
The knock-on effect of this,
according to the Joslin Diabetes
Center in the US, is that your
skin can end up cracking and
itching, which may lead to
infections. While keeping your
skin moisturised is key to
preventing infections, updating
your shaving technique can also
help safeguard you from cuts.
Here, Gillette expert and owner
of Grand Royal Barbers Steve
Salecich shares his top tips for
men to get a closer, safer shave:STEP ONE Soften the bristles
first with a hydrating shave gel
like Gillette Fusion ProGlide.
STEP TWO Keep your skin taut.
STEP THREE Always shave in
the direction of hair growth.
STEP FOUR Make sure to
use light, gentle strokes. ➤TAI CHI may be
associated with
reduced stress
East meets
less stress!
Feeling anxious about your, or
your loved one’s diabetes? Give
these Asian-inspired stress-
busting techniques a try!GET BENDY “Yoga has deep roots in
breath control and meditation, both of
which are foundations of stress
reduction and relaxation,” says exercise
physiologist and yoga instructor Wynter
Chan. One US study found people in
high-stress caregiving roles were able
to reduce their stress levels after two
months of practising a chanting style of
yoga for just 12 minutes a day. Namaste!CHANNEL THE DALAI LAMA
In his book My Spiritual Journey, Tibet’s
spiritual leader the Dalai Lama describes
himself as a “professional laugher”,
which he credits for helping him
cultivate a happy state of mind. And
the power of a good chuckle doesn’t
stop there – the Mayo Cinic says that
laughter can relax muscle and stimulate
circulation, both of which can help
reduce the physical symptoms of stress.GIVE TAI CHI A CHANCE Described
as meditation in motion, tai chi is
a series of movements performed
slowly, accompanied by deep breathing.
According to a study from Tufts
University in the US, tai chi may
be associated with reduced stress,
anxiety and depression, as well as
increased feelings of self-esteem.diabetic living JULY/AUGUST 2017 121