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9 Face Packs To get rid of Skin Pores

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A beautiful skin is benefit but apart from having the beautiful face your skin should also be flawless. A flawless skin means that the skin is free from spots, marks wrinkles and also large skin pores. Having pores on the skin spoils the beauty of your face and since pores are open, dirt and impurities gets trapped inside and might cause infection leading to acne and pimples. Skin pores can also make you look older.

Some causes of skin pores are genetic. The other causes are loss of the skin elasticity due to age factor, stress, not taking care of skin, unhealthy body and extreme use of makeup. Hormonal changes and steaming your face daily can also cause large pores. There are many effectual face pack that can shrink and decrease skin pore size. They make the skin look healthy and makes it firm. These face pack for open skin pores increases the elasticity of your skin and shrinks pores.

Take a look at some of the home remedies for closing skin pores or Face Packs To get rid of Skin Pores.

Egg White And Lemon

This is one of the best remedies for large skin pores. Whip 1 egg white and mix it with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to make a paste. Apply this paste on your face and keep it for 15 minutes. Later rinse with cold water.

Gram Floor And Curd

Mix 2 tablespoon of curd with 1 tablespoon of besan to make a paste. Apply this paste on the face and leave it until it gets dry. Rinse your face with cold water.

Papaya

This is a natural tip to reduce open pores on face. It improves the skin tone, elasticity and decreases pore size effectively. Mash a ripe papaya and leave it on your face for 20 minutes. Wash with cold water to decrease pore size.

Raw Milk

Soak a cotton ball in cold raw milk. Wipe your face with the soaked cotton ball for 5 minutes. Milk will cleanse pores and will also help to shrink them in size. This is among the best natural remedies for large pores.

Ice Cubes

Ice also helps to decrease the pore size. Rub ice cubes on your face for 10 minutes twice daily to shrink large skin pores. Leave it on your skin for 15 minutes and wash off. It will also tone up and tighten your skin.

Tomato And Honey

Make a juice of a ripe tomato and mix 1 tablespoon of honey in it. Apply this on your face to shrink pore size. Tomato is rich in vitamin C which helps to treat pimples and acne also.

Cucumber Juice And Rose Water

Make a juice of small cucumber and add one tablespoon of rose water to it. Apply this paste on your skin and keep it for 20 minutes. Later wash off with cold water.

Aloe Vera And Honey

Using aloe vera is among the natural ways to reduce facial pores. Mix one tablespoon of aleo vera gel with one teaspoon of honey to make a thin paste. Apply this paste on your skin and keep it for 10 minutes. Wash with cold water.

Yoghurt

Apply some curd on your face and keep it for 15 minutes. Yoghurt contains calcium, probiotics and lactic acid to make your skin soft healthy and tight. It effectively decreases the large pores and also removes trapped dirt from them.

Use castor oil to get long and thick eyelashes

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If you have always needed makeup to make your eyelashes look longer and more famous, you now have a natural solution to this beauty problem. Castor oil can help to increase the length of your lashes and prevent them from breaking too. It strengthens and hydrates them which keeps them long and strong for a longer time. Within the few weeks of usage you will notice results. Here are some Use castor oil to get long and thick eyelashes.

How to use:

  • Remove any fleck of make-up from your eyes.
  • Take a Q-Tip or makeup brush and dip it in castor oil. Wash off any excess oil.
  • Now using the brush, apply it on your eyelashes just as you would apply makeup.
  • Leave it on overnight.
  • In the morning, gently remove oil from your lashes using a mild make-up remover and cotton ball.

Tips to keep in mind:

  • Use only plain and natural castor oil.
  • Do not dip your makeup brush into bottle directly as this can increase chances of contamination.
  • If the oil gets into your eyes, splash water immediately.
  • Do not wear make-up if you have applied castor oil on your eyelashes as it will not set in.

Remember, eyelashes do not have a very long life so they fall off after a few weeks but using castor oil will help strengthen them. You will also find them to be longer than usual. Make sure you apply the oil 2 to 3 times a week to see results.

10 health hacks for workaholics

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Are you continually cribbing about how you do not have time to work out or get some exercise? Do you declare that you are too busy cook or follow a diet plan? No more excuses. Now you can inch your way to a healthier life with these 10 health hacks for workaholics.

Keep some locking clips handy:

Is your office drawer full of snacks like chips, peanuts and biscuits? Clip bag when you are full so that you don’t have to finish the entire packet.

Order small meals:

If you eat out often, stick to ordering small-sized meals. Ordering too much will compel you to finish the whole meal.

Order tandoori snacks:

Love hanging out at your favourite bar every Friday night? Switch to tandoori starters instead of fried ones.

Set up breakfast meetings instead of lunch:

If you are looking to take your team out for a meal, take them for the healthy breakfast. That way even if you eat too much, the long day will help you burn most of it.

Switch to dark chocolate:

Drop that regular piece of chocolate and indulge in a small bite of dark chocolate instead. Rich in antioxidants, dark chocolates are best for weight loss.

Keep a bottle of water on your desk:

Keep your water bottle next to your screen, right in front of your eyes so that you never go thirsty again.

Take the stairs down:

Although climbing stairs is good exercise, you can begin with climbing down.

Park your car at the farthest end of the parking lot:

Search for a spot away from the entrance of your office building. That way you walk all the way and get some exercise while coming and going.

Say no to MSG:

Love eating Chinese food? Tell your server to ditch that dash of MSG while preparing your meal.

Download health apps:

Let your phone remind you of your stress levels. Download apps like ‘Stress Check’ and ‘Relax Lite’ that will keep your stress levels in check.

Can food make your child smarter and more intelligent?

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These days, kids love to eat junk food such as burgers, pizzas, soft drinks, pastries, etc. Parents too necessitate as these are affordable, easily available and tasty too. But did you know your child’s food choices could affect their intelligence levels? By giving your child unhealthy foods, you are risking not just their physical health but also their brain development. Junk food has surplus calories but hardly any nutrition. We ask one of  a nutritionist how food choices can affect your kid’s mental health. So that he answered as follows for the question Can food make your child smarter and more intelligent?

Does the food kids eat crash their intelligence?

Yes, a child’s eating habits greatly affect his brain development and intelligence. Some of the effects are Slow memory, lack of concentration, lethargy, sleepiness – are all the result of a child’s eating habits. As rightly proven, food can make or break an individual. Good nutrition comes from good eating habits. It fuels the brain and keeps it active sufficient to function optimally throughout the day. Also, the right nutrition encourages optimal growth of brain cells, nerves and tissues in turn improving a child’s concentration, memory and intelligence.

What foods promote the better brain growth?

For healthy brain development and nervous system, Give  your kid the following foods regularly and sure for make them to eat:

  • Natural sugars like dried fruits, banana, honey, custard apple
  • Nuts like walnuts, cashews, almonds, peanuts
  • Milk and milk products like yoghurt, paneer and cheese
  • Green leafy vegetables like spinach, methi, spring onions
  • Turmeric
  • Seafood
  • Ghee and fresh white butter

Which foods affect the brain growth unfavorably?

Artificial sweeteners, white sugar and other commercially used sweeteners directly impact the development of brain and nervous system. Overdose of candies, chocolates, desserts, sweets, sugary cereals, aerated beverages, packaged juices, sherbets are shown to cause loss of memory, lethargy, irritability in children. Also read how India’s top junk food joints are ruining your kid’s health.

How can one make sure their kids are not eating these foods?

The trick to get children to eat healthy is to ‘minimize and not avoid’. Always restrict harmful or junk foods to once a week so that they do not develop a craving for the same.

Another way is to substitute packaged foods with equally interesting home-made goodies. Baked potato wedges made at home v/s French fries or home-made jaggery-whole wheat cake v/s store-bought cakes or fresh fruit juice v/s packaged drinks – the options are endless.

Is it okay to drink water immediately after eating fruits?

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This is a myth that most tend to believe. Even after drinking water, the stomach pH remains in the range of 2 to 4, which does not favour the growth of yeast. Moreover, it needs yeast to remain in the stomach for more than 2 to 3 hours to flourish and produce carbon dioxide

Fruits can cause flatulence but not because of drinking water after consuming it. When you eat the lot of fruits on a regular basis, there is a high chance that  gut bacteria will produce more carbon dioxide. This in turn might lead to flatulence and belching. Let us discuss about Is it okay to drink water immediately after eating fruits?

Our expert, provides tips on eating fruits the right way.

Replace the unhealthy snacks with fruits:

You can eat fruits in between meals mid morning, mid-afternoon or in the evening, as they are a great source of energy and nutrients in-between meals. Not only will they help keep your stomach full, but also prevent you from binging on unhealthy foods.

Low GI fruits for diabetics:

If you suffer from diabetes, avoid fruits that are high in glycemic index (GI). Do not eat fruits before going to bed, it may cause a sudden increase in your blood sugar levels.

Wash fruits properly:

Always wash fruits thoroughly under clean running water before eating them. It will prevent you from consuming chemicals, germs or the wax coating commonly found on fruits.

Never eat cut fruits:

Avoid keeping cut fruits for a long time before eating. This practice not only increases chances of contamination but also lowers the nutritive value of fruits namely vitamin C and B complex vitamins.

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Home remedies for dark skin patches

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Long-standing exposure to bright sunlight or polluted air, ageing or hormonal fluctuations might cause patchy skin darkening, making the skin look unhealthy. As cosmetic treatment is a possible option, it is generally not recommended, except in the few extreme cases; by the regular use of a few simple home remedies, you can deal with the darkened skin in the comfort of your home. Read 2 important Home remedies for dark skin patches.

Lemon juice

One of the simplest and safest bleaching agents you would ever find i.e., Lemon juice can work wonders for the darkened skin. The ascorbic acid or vitamin C present in lime juice acts as an antioxidant and helps lighten colour of the skin.

Steps:

  • Squeeze juice from ½  a lemon and dab this with a cotton ball onto the area where skin has darkened.
  • Or you could even directly rub a cut lemon over affected area, allow juice to stick to skin.
  • Leave on for at least an hour and then wash with water.
  • Avoid complete exposure to sunlight when you have applied lemon juice onto the skin or your skin will only get darker than before.
  • You can also combine the lemon juice with turmeric powder or tomato juice.

Milk

Milk contains the compound called lactic acid and this has been found to help with lightening the colour of skin.

Steps:

  • Use the cotton ball to apply a little raw milk to darkened skin
  • Allow it to dry and leave it on overnight; rinse the next morning with warm water.

Why is organic food better for your health?

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Most of the fruits and vegetables are loaded with essential nutrients that are good for your body and mind.  Though, commercial demands and competition in the market frequently make farmers use fertilizers and pesticides in order to boost their yield. According to the nutritionist, Today growth hormones are injected in fruits, vegetables, pulses, poultry and meat to make them larger and plumper. Humans are consuming these products thereby eating these chemicals too. Research has documented and proven that these hormones and chemicals are what are causing humungous or obesity sizes in people today. The chemicals and the preservatives are cause of psychological disorders, depression, mood swings, hyper activity and irritability that have now become a common phenomenon. Infertility in men, problems in conceiving, early puberty among children as young as eight is another by product of consuming such foods. Continue reading to know Why is organic food better for your health?

It is difficult, if not impossible for us to stand up and fight against such unhealthy practices adopted by farmers. But, that does not mean we have to continue eating foods laced with pesticides. Organic farming is taking the country by storm and more and more people are choosing to eat organically grown foods. Let us learn more about the process of organic farming and why it is healthier than conventional food.

How is organic farming done?

Simply put, organic farming is done without using fertilizers and pesticides. Instead, alternative farming practices like crop rotation, use of green and animal manure, etc. are employed.

Why is organic food healthier than normally produced food?

According to nutritionist, An organic diet is not just about nutrition, it is the Art of Eating – it reflects your attitude to life and to the world, because good food maintains life-bad food kills. For healthy growth, we need PURE food. Organic food is safe, pure, more nutritious, environment friendly, protects against diseases and maintains peace of mind. A pure diet fosters purity of mind, body and soul. Be it the Bible, Quaran or the Bhagvad Gita, the first advice is ‘to keep the body in good health is a duty, for otherwise we shall not be able to trim the lamp of wisdom and keep our mind strong and clear.

In terms of nutrition too, organic food is better. Organic food really has more nutrients, vitamins and mineral, including vitamin C, iron, and magnesium and phosphorous than conventional produced food. This is because in organic farming, great emphasis is on nourishing the soil which in turn gives healthy plants. Healthy plants give produce that is packed full of all the vitamins and minerals which give flavor and goodness to our food. The time allowed for the crops to grow by not using chemical fertilizers is the final key elements making it possible for organic crops to have much higher nutrition levels.’, adds nutritionist Naini Setalvad. Read more to understand all you need to know about healthy eating.

Where can you get organic food in India?

Fabindia is one chain from where you can buy some organic food. They have several stores across the country and you can even order stuff online. Organic India is another brand which sells organic produce. Also, in metros local farmers have these markets on weekends where organic food can be found. Unfortunately, these products are more expensive than normally grown food. However, considering the health benefits this is a small price to pay.

With rising awareness about organic farming a lot of shops have started to sell organic food across some of the major cities in the country. You can find information and addresses of some of these stores here.

Most Annoying Habits Of Men

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Most of the men are hygienic, sophisticated and classy. But there are certain annoying habits of men that women cannot stand. These habits are not seen in men who are focused and aware about their self-image. But there are others who care less about how they come across.

Frankly speaking, it is more about age of the man. Men below their thirties tend to be aggressive and undisciplined. They tend to have certain annoying habits. But after a particular age, men tend to learn a lot and mature a bit. That is when they lose their annoying habits and embrace an imposing personality. Now, let us discuss about certain most annoying habits of men.

Smoking

One of the most annoying male habits is smoking indoors when there are other people in the house. Some men make things worse by smoking when they are in the wash room. If the same wash room has to be shared with others, imagine the inconvenience.

Body Odour

This is one of the men’s most annoying habits. Some men don’t shave their armpits and their other unhygienic habits contribute a lot to their body odour.

Snoring

Not all but some men do have problem of snoring. This habit may spoil the sleep of others sleeping in the same room.

Watching TV All Day

Yes, some people would like to live like couch potatoes, watching TV all day or playing video games.

Under-wears & Socks

Some men do have the habit of throwing their inner garments everywhere in their rooms. Socks and underwear lying on the floor would be a disgusting sight but this is one of the annoying habits of men.

Bath

This must be among your husband’s annoying habits. Yes, some men do not feel the need to bath on Sundays. They require to be requested a lot to just do the favour of bathing.

Healthy recipe to relieve acidity: Green peas and methi pulao

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Healthy recipe to relieve acidity: Green peas and methi pulao
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One of the leading triggers of acidity is the food we eat. Sometimes consuming plain rice may also lead to acidity. But this does not mean you have to live without eating rice. In this recipe, plain rice is replaced with fibre rich brown rice so that it will not cause acidity. In addition, the green peas and fenugreek(methi) leaves are alkaline in nature and help relieve acidity.

Ingredients to prepare Green peas and methi pulao

  • green peas(boiled) : half cup
  • fenugreek or methi leaves(chopped) : 2 cups
  • oil : 2 tsp
  • brown rice(soaked and cooked): 2 cups
  • onions(thinly sliced) : half cup
  • ginger-green chilli paste : 1 & half teaspoon
  • Salt as per required

Method Green peas and methi pulao:

  • Heat oil on a non-stick pan, add onions and saute on the medium flame for about 1 to 2 minutes.Healthy recipe to relieve acidity
  • Add ginger-green chilli paste and saute on the medium flame for 30 seconds
  • Add green peas and saute on medium flame for 1 more minute.
  • Now add fenugreek leaves, 2tbsp water and saute on medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add brown rice and salt and mix gently and cook on the medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, as stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot.

Eat this Green peas and methi pulao and get relief from acidity!!!

Swim to Get Slim

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Health experts seem unanimous in saying that swimming is a great body workout for people, especially the young adults. It targets all the major muscle groups in the body as you move and resist in the water while enjoying the refreshing splash of water on your skin. Swimming puts vigorous demands on the heart and lungs, which makes swimming very popular exercise for people who are overweight, pregnant or undergoing therapy due to bodily injury. Read about Swim to Get Slim

Swim to Get Slim

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Swimming is your best bet to lose weight because you burn calories at a rate of about 3 calories a mile per pound of bodyweight. The only problem is that you cannot endure long time in the water and that breaks the chain of losing weight.

Exercising in water offers many physical and mental health benefits. If you want an active life, go swimming as a hobby and as a form of exercise. It also has psychological benefits. By relaxing while in the water, you allow your mind and body to meditate, thus, giving you a sense of wellbeing.

However, when in the water, you should remember to protect yourself from unnecessary injury by practicing safe swimming behaviors. To maximize your speed while minimizing your risk of injury, the following tips can be helpful:

  • Look straight down at the bottom of the pool and lead the top of your head and not your forehead so as to decrease the strain on your neck and spine.
  • Stretch out with your entire forearm and hand for the water. Your elbow should bent to 90 degrees as you move along in the water.
  • Rotate your torso during each stroke. To make breathing easier and to improve your acceleration, turn your belly button to the left as your right arm goes through the water and then reverse the procedure on the opposite side.
  • Activate your core muscles by keeping your trunk contracted and taut.
  • You should turn your feet into flippers and keep your legs taut and keep your feet flexible.

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Fallacies about Low Fat Diets

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In groceries and supermarkets, we see lots of foods that claim to be low in fat. Little do we realize that by indulging in these low fat foods, we tend to accumulate unnecessary fats. Many low fat foods are in fact unhealthy in other ways because of the presence of salt and sugar. You must aware of Fallacies about Low Fat Diets

Fat modified foods such as cakes, yogurts, muffins and biscuits are all labeled lowfat but in reality contain significant amount of sugar and fat. Thus, while you may be consuming less fat, you are not avoiding calories, precisely because low fat does not mean low calorie.

There are a lot of reasons why low fat diets are not proven to be helpful in losing weight. One reason is that low fat indulgences can still be high in sugar intake. If you assume that preferring low fat foods will not make you fat, you will have the tendency to consume these foods in bigger portions and may get fat. Even if you eat many low fat foods, if you do not exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle, all your efforts will be put to waste. Low fat foods are in reality low in fiber and you need fiber for your daily energy and optimum health.

Fallacies about Low Fat Diets

Of all low fat foods, it is the processed low fat foods that you need to be most careful about since they are unhealthy in other aspects. It is highly advised that we read the nutrition labels of processed foods and products before consuming them.

As alternative, eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, whole grains like oatmeal and brown rice, foods with good fats such as fish, avocados and nuts and those with quality carbohydrates like pasta and beans.

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The Ill-Effects of Migraine

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Migraine is characterized by health experts as a recurrent throbbing headache accompanied by nausea, vomiting and to some extent, sensitivity to light and sound. The pain is often felt in one side of the head and continuing. Severe headache is also sometimes accompanied by visual disturbances, which may include flashes, zigzags, splotches, among others. Read about The Ill-Effects of Migraine

The Ill-Effects of Migraine

According to Dr. Susan Broner of the Manhattan Headache Center in New York City, migraine is a neurobiological disorder, involving both neurological and vascular changes in the brain during an attack.

There are certain stimuli that trigger migraines. While it may be true that migraines can be rarely attributed to infections or diseases, they can be the result of an inborn protective mechanism often times caused by how the body responds to external environmental stress. For women, they have the tendency to suffer from migraine before their menstrual period. People who suffer from alcohol hangover may also experience migraine. Having missed meals also triggers migraine so it is advisable that you do not go longer than three hours without food. Even lack of sleep and too much stress cause migraine.

It is very difficult to go on with your daily activities if you have a migraine. It is very disturbing since you are always wondering why you are suffering from it every now and then.

While it is true that migraine does not pose threat of permanent health damage, we should still do the necessary precautions so as not to interfere with our daily activities. Even with the presence of medications that claim to cure migraines, it is better to take care of our self and free our body from external influences that may trigger migraine.

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Tips to control Dandruff Naturally

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Dandruff is caused when the scalp sheds dead skin cells. Having Dandruff can be really frustrating. The worst part of having dandruff is the itching it produces. Who likes to itch their head in public places or at work? No one! Read about Tips to control Dandruff Naturally

Effective measures are required to get rid of the condition or to at-least control it.

Tips to control Dandruff Naturally
Tips to control Dandruff Naturally

Wash your hair regularly

  • Regular hair wash is highly recommended for people with dandruff. Daily hair wash with an anti dandruff shampoo helps a lot in controlling dandruff to a good extent
  • Start with regular shampooing for sometime. As soon as you can see the visible flake reduction, limit shampooing to 2-3 times a week
  • Make sure to let anti dandruff shampoo work it out. Leave the shampoo for 5 minutes after you work it through your scalp and hair before rinsing.
  • Prefer using a herbal shampoo. Use less amount of shampoo and don’t shampoo too much. Excessive shampooing irritates the scalp makes it even more dry, leading to more dandruff. Make sure you rinse your hair really well after shampooing.

Indulge in Hot Oil Therapy

  • Hot oil therapy works wonders for dandruff prone scalp. Take some extra virgin olive oil and heat it to a temperature a little higher than lukewarm.
  • Apply the hot oil onto your scalp by using a cotton ball or your fingers and work the oil throughout the scalp and also your hair gently.
  • 5 minutes after you finish giving your scalp a light massage, wrap your hair in a hot towel.
  • Repeat Hot towel wrap 3 times, it helps your hair and scalp to absorb the oil better.
  • Leave this overnight and apply lemon juice and leave it for 20 minutes before you rinse.
  • This helps in controlling and preventing dandruff by moisturizing the scalp and preventing clogging of scalp skin pores. This can be done twice a week.

Indulge your hair in a weekly henna treatment

  • Applying henna is a great way to restore the natural health of scalp and also to prevent dandruff
  • Add 4 teaspoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of fenugreek (methi) powder, tea water to henna powder, make the mixture into a thick paste . You can also add a raw egg in the mixture.
  • Apply the mixture generously all over your scalp and hair and leave it for 2-3 hours and rinse.
  • Doing this will help in removing dandruff in addition to conditioning your hair.

More Tips to Control Dandruff

  • Apply little vinegar to your scalp and massage it into the scalp 30 minutes before shampooing. After you finish shampooing and rinsing, add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to your last rinse. This helps in controlling dandruff buildup.
  • Alternatively you can use fenugreek decoction or neem leaf decoction in your last rinse to control dandruff.
  • As dandruff is also caused due to drying of the scalp. It is essential to keep the scalp moisturized. Be sure to moisturize your scalp after you shampoo to keep it moisturized. Use 5 drops of Rosemary oil in 50 ml distilled water and apply it after shampooing for best results.
  • If you have severe dandruff, change/wash your pillow covers, towels etc every alternate day. Use antiseptic solution to clean them.
  • Include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet and exercise daily.
  • Drink good amount of water, 6-8 glasses a day, to keep yourselves always hydrated.

Mild to average forms of dandruff can be effectively controlled by following the tips mentioned above and using over the counter medications. But, in case of severe dandruff, a dermatologist intervention is required.

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Also read our another article How to Make Your Hair Healthy and Shiny

Migraine: pulsating headache

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We presume headaches are normal and take it very casually, but sometimes those normal casual headaches may lead to much serious problems like migraine. Migraine: pulsating headache headaches are becoming quite common these days. There are many number of people facing these problems. It occurs in children and adults, women are more prone to migraine than men. At first doctors and researchers thought that migraines are due to dilation and constriction of blood vessels in the head, later on after lot of research they are believing it to be a genetic cause which causes the neurological abnormalities in the brain that causes the migraine. Still a lot is to be researched for the complete pathophysiology of migraine in order to treat it.

There are many hypothesis for the cause of migraine headaches. Even improper diet causes migraine. Lot of stress and pressure at work and home is also believed one of the main reason for increasing migraines cases.

Migraine headaches show four different stages, it varies from individual to individual the degree of the headache and all the four stages may not be seen in an individual

  1. The prodrome, which occurs hours or days before the headache
  2. The aura, which immediately precedes the headache
  3. The pain phase, also known as headache phase
  4. The postdrome, the effects experienced following the end of a migraine attack

Symptoms

There are many symptoms associated with migraine, since they are very peculiar and vary individual to individual. These are the observed signs and symptoms of migraine patients

  • Nauseated
  • Radiating pain
  • Lack of concentration
  • Photophobia (light phobioa)
  • Phonophobia (Sound phobia)
  • Disturbed appetite
  • Blurred vision
  • Temporary blindness
  • Double vision
  • Poor concentration
  • Stuffy nose
  • DiarrheaMigraine – pulsating headache
  • Tummy (abdominal) pain
  • Passing lots of urine
  • Going pale
  • Sweating
  • Scalp tenderness
  • Sensations of heat or cold
  • Dizziness
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Jerky eye movements
  • Trouble hearing
  • Slurred speech

Treatment – Painkillers

Paracetamol or aspirin works well for many migraine attacks. Take a dose as early as possible after symptoms begin. If you take painkillers early enough, they often reduce the severity of the headache, or stop it completely. A lot of people do not take a painkiller until a headache becomes really bad. This is often too late for the painkiller to work well.

Anti-inflammatory painkillers

Anti-inflammatory painkillers probably work better than paracetamol. They include ibuprofen and aspirin.

Amoebiasis – A gastroenteritis problem

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Amoebiasis is a condition caused due to entamoeba histolytica which resides in the gut and causes serious gut issues in individuals. It is the main gastroenteritis problem. It is quite common in underdeveloped and developing countries due to poor sanitation and unhygienic food habits. Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan parasite of human which resides in the intestine. It is infected or transmitted through contaminated food and water with the parasite. It forms a hard thick shell to survive harsh conditions and sustain through and transmit to other healthy individual. This stage of the life cycle of entamoeba histolytic is called as cyst. When it is transmitted to a new host it becomes active and the active trophozite causes ulcers in the intestines. It can also spread to other organs like the liver, lungs, and brain by invading the venous system of the intestines. If it invades the liver, it causes formation of the typical anchovy paste like pus.

Hepatic amoebiasis- 

Complications of hepatic amoebiasis include sub diaphragmatic abscess, perforation of diaphragm to pericardium and pleural cavity, perforation to abdominal cavity (amoebic peritonitis) and perforation of skin (amoebic cutis).

Pulmonary amoebiasis-

It can occur from hepatic lesion by haemotagenous spread and also by perforation of pleural cavity and lung. It can cause lung abscess, pulmono pleural fistula, empyema lung and broncho pleural fistula.

Amoebic brain abscess-

Entamoeba histolytica can also reach brain through blood vessel and cause amoebic brain abscess and amoebic meningoencephalitis.

Cutaneous amoebiasis-

It can also occur in skin around sites of colostomy wound, perianal region, and region overlying visceral lesion and at the site of drainage of liver abscess.

Urogenital tract amoebiasis-

It is derived from intestinal lesion can cause amoebic vulvovaginitis (May’s disease), rectovesicle fistula and rectovaginal fistula.

Entamoeba histolytica infection is associated with malnutrition and stunting of growth.Usually the infection is asymptomatic and it can remain latent for a long period. Asymptomatic carriers pass cysts in the feces.

Symptoms

  • Lower abdominal pain, diarrhea and followed by dysenteryAmoebiasis- A gastroenteritis problem
  • Blood and mucus filled stools
  • Irregular bowel movement
  • Formation of intestinal ulcers

Diagnosis

  • Microscopic stool observation
  • FBC (leukocytosis), raised ESR, abnormal LFTs (raised alkaline phosphatase and transaminases)

Treatment

Treatment includes using of antibiotics prescribed by the physician, if vomiting occurs it is advised to give the drugs intravenously

Prevention

Transmission of the parasite occurs through unhygienic conditions like not washing hands properly after visiting the toilet. Eating and drinking water which is contaminated with fecal matter. The parasite forms into a dormant stage known as cyst which is resistant to harsh conditions and when it comes in contact with the human it starts its life cycle.

 

Healthy Beetroot and spinach salad

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Give the regular salad routine a miss, and jazz it up with this fibre rich salad. It can be perfect for those suffering from the diabetes as beetroot has a low glycemic index and would not cause any spike in the blood sugar levels. The sesame seeds added to this salad are rich in Omega-6 fatty acids, which play a key role in lowering the levels of bad cholesterol and increasing levels of good cholesterol in the body. These healthy beetroot and spinach salad and more 5 tasty salad recipes can also keep you in good health.

Ingredients to prepare Beetroot and spinach salad:

  • beetroot : 2 to 3 boiledhealthy beetroot and spinach salad
  • spinach : 10- 15 (blanched and chopped)
  • sesame seeds : 1 tbsp
  • sugar : 1 tsp
  • lemon juice : 1 tsp
  • Pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste

Method to prepare Beetroot and spinach salad:

  1. Cut boiled beetroot in cubes.
  2. Now roast sesame seeds to light brown colour.
  3. Combine the spinach and beetroot and add 1 tsp lemon juice. Also, add sugar.
  4. Toss all ingredients together and serve fresh.

Try this healthy beetroot and spinach salad recipe and reap its health benefits.

Insomnia- sleeplessness

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Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which the individual faces difficulty in falling sleep or staying sleep for longer periods. A good night sleep is very essential to kick start the day, if for any reason a person doesn’t sleep for a night it effects the next day. After a day full of work body needs to rest for a minimum of 5 hrs in the form of sleep to rejuvenate and recharge.

Insomnia is of two types

Acute insomnia- it is short term insomnia and it only lasts for weeks

Chronic insomnia- it is long term insomnia and lasts for long months and years.

Symptoms

  • Staying awake for longer hours
  • Trouble sleeping and waking up frequently when slept
  • Irritability
  • TirednessInsomnia- sleeplessness
  • Daytime drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Lack of concentration and memory
  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite

The following are people and habits of people who are prone to insomnia

  • Stress- pressure at work place, small tensions cause stress
  • Depression
  • Working in shifts which often change, and traveling a lot
  • Unpleasant and uncomfortable environment to sleep
  • Any recent traumatic experience
  • Chronic feelings of trauma, anxiety
  • Using medications that effect sleep
  • Other health issues that cause sleeplessness

Prevention and cure

  • Insomnia can be prevented by following the following.
  • Having a proper sleep timings and sticking to that timing.
  • Avoiding caffeinated drinks before 6 hrs to the bed time.
  • Addiction to alcohol, sleeping pills or any drugs should be avoided.
  • Avoid television or laptop for 1-2 hours before sleep.
  • Having a balanced diet and exercising helps body to metabolize properly and thereby sleep.
  • Sleep in a comfort and cozy bed and environment, don’t use bed for any other work except for sleep.
  • Avoid worrying about stuff which is bothering you, if you can solve it try to write down solutions and make a to-do-list and follow it to sort it out, it’s an effective way to solve problems and boost confidence.

7 amazing health benefits of eucalyptus oil

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Eucalyptus oil is commonly used in the aromatherapy for its exclusive aroma and calming effect on the body. This oil has been used to treat the headaches and colds since ancient times. Al though, there are many more health benefits of eucalyptus oil that most of you are not aware of. Well, these 7 amazing health benefits of eucalyptus oil you surely take you by surprise.

Helps to maintain dental hygiene

Do you know that eucalyptus oil is added to toothpaste and mouthwashes? Well, its refreshing aroma coupled with the antibacterial properties makes it a perfect natural help to treat various oral problems. According to the study published in Journal of Periodontology eucalyptus oil not only kills harmful bacteria but also get rid of the amount of plaque build-up. It presence of cineole, an antiseptic, in this oil prevents the bad breath and also reduces the gum bleeding.

Relieves cough and cold

Eucalyptus oil has been used for centuries as an effectual remedy for colds and various respiratory disorders. It has been used as an addition to steam inhalation to alleviate a cold and as an immediate remedy for the blocked nose. It is due to the antibacterial qualities that clean out even drug-resistant bacterium from respiratory tract. Moreover, the vapours of eucalyptus oil act as a powerful decongestant which when inhaled help in relieving symptoms of bronchitis and a congested nose.

Acts as a powerful natural antiseptic

Eucalyptus oil contains active ingredients like citronellol, citronellal and 1, 8-cineole, which make it a very powerful anti-bacterial agent. Commonly used to treat the skin infections and added to some surgical plasters, eucalyptus oil has been used widely to both inhibit infections and get rid of inflammation.

Treats various skin infections

Known to have the strong antibacterial qualities, eucalyptus oil is very useful in treating skin infections. It is mainly due to presence of a compound known as cineole that can treat almost all the kinds of bacterial infections. Additionally, in a paper published by University of Maryland Medical Center eucalyptus oil was found to be used in various cultures to treat the wounds and even fevers.

Acts as an insect repellent

The strong aroma of eucalyptus oil makes it the perfect insect repellent. You can either apply it directly on the skin (mix it with some cream) or use it in the vaporizer to keep insects like mosquitoes and flies at bay. This in turn will protect you from the various health complications caused by insects.

Combats pain

The oil has a very cooling effect when applied to the skin, making it a very powerful analgesic. Apart from that, the components of eucalyptus oil have a very relaxing effect on nervous system and muscles. It also increases the blood flow to the affected area thereby efficiently reducing inflammation. So, the next time you have a headache, migraine or joint pain try applying some eucalyptus oil to area for some immediate relief.

7 amazing health benefits of eucalyptus oilStimulates the immune system

According to the study published in BMC Immunology eucalyptus oil has very wonderful immune strengthening properties. When administered, this oil strengthened response of macrophages, the cells that kill infections. Moreover, it also helps to immune cells within the body to produce their own inborn protective mechanism.

Apart from all the above benefits, eucalyptus oil has also been studied for its inhibitory effect on the series of diabetes. However these studies are not many and have not been tried on the human model, there is a future possibility that one day it may become a remedy for diabetes.

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