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Foods To Avoid For Clear Skin

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If you want to clear skin, if you hate rashes & spots, it is highly very important to know that there is the link between the food & the skin. There are some foods to avoid for clear skin.

In fact, that is reason why some skin experts ask to stay away from the sugar & dairy substances. We normally think that food affects our health but it also effects the skin health.

Foods To Avoid For Clear SkinYou have already know fact that smoking damages the skin, is it right? In the same way, bad food habits also damage the skin.

The reason is so simple that some foods cause inflammation. Some foods nourish the skin with nutrients. Which type of foods would you decide and which ones would you avoid? Of course, you would like to stay away from worst foods for the skin.

If you go deeper, some of the skin experts also found the link between aging skin & consumption of simple carbohydrates. That is why they recommend complex carbohydrates & whole grains.

Also, the refined sugar that you enjoy is worst enemy of the skin according to skin experts. In fact the recent study claims that teenagers who never fell in love with the refined sugar experienced low levels of acne breakouts. So, skin care starts from the food consumption.

Milk Products

Al though we would love to consume milk & enjoy other milk products like ice cream & cheese, skin experts speak out that the acne & skin pigmentation can occur when you consume them too much. The logic is that they show is: hormonal imbalances in the system

Refined Sugar

The body has a natural mechanism to revitalize the skin and sugar slows down that according to the recent study. Wrinkles can be expected early if sugar habit cannot be restricted.

Food Additives

Yes, they are unhealthy for the system in many methods. All artificial additives do harm the skin and it is better to enjoy simple foods in its place of falling in love with such foods.

All Refined Foods

Brown bread is better than white bread, whole grains are better than the white rice. Prefer the right foods if you want the skin to be clear & glowing

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Tape worm infection

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Tape worms are flat segmented worms that cling on to the intestines of humans. Some species of tape worms infect other animals too. In a tape worm infection symptoms are very subtle and if can be recognized at early stages it is easy to treat. But sometimes tape worm infection can cause serious life threatening illness due to infection of vital organs like brain, liver heart etc.

Tape worm infection

Causes of infection

  • Eating under cooked meat from infected animals like pigs etc.
  • Eating unhygienic food which is contaminated by faeces that may be infested with the tape worms
  • Proper sanitation habits

Symptoms

The following are the basic symptoms of tape worm infection. However the reliable sign of infection is the presence of the segments of worm which look like white worms in the faeces

  • Nausea
  • Weakness
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fatigue
  • Weight loss
  • Vitamin and mineral deficiencies

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of tape worm infection is by stool examination to identify the worm. If results are negative a blood test is conducted in order to see any presence of antibodies in the blood against the tape worm infection. In serious illness it is advised to go through imaging tests like MRI and CT scan

Treatment

Treatment for tape worm infection is by using oral medication. The most commonly used medicine is praziquantel (Biltricide). It is always advice to check for the presence of worm after the course of medication in order to confirm the extermination of the worm.

Prevention

  • The following are the preventive measures that would help to avoid tape worm infection
  • Wash your hands before and after using the toiletTape worm infection
  • Avoid raw fish and meat.
  • Thoroughly cook meat to higher temperatures before consuming
  • Freeze meat prior to cooking to -4 degrees F for at least 24 hours to kill tapeworm eggs.
  • Proper sanitation habits

Haemophilia – An inherited bleeding disorder

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Haemophilia is a genetic disorder, it is characterised by absence of clotting of blood and continuous bleeding. It is a dangerous and life threatening problem. It occurs mostly in males and very rare in females. Read about inherited bleeding disorder.

Haemophilia is a X linked recessive gene therefore males are more likely to suffer from haemophilia than females due to the presence of one single X chromosome whereas females carry 2 X chromosomes. Therefore females act as carriers who pass the defective gene to the next generation.

Queen Victoria was a carrier and passed the mutation to her son Leopold and through several of her daughters to members of the royal families of Spain, Russia, and Germany.

There are three types of haemophiliaHaemophilia – An inherited bleeding disorder

  1. Haemophilia A is a deficiency in Factor VIII
  2. Haemophilia B is a deficiency in Factor IX.
  3. Haemophilia C is an autosomal genetic disorder (i.e. not X-linked) involving a lack of functional clotting Factor XI. Haemophilia C is not completely recessive, as heterozygous individuals also show increased bleeding.

The blood clotting mechanism is a series of cascade reactions which involves many clotting factors that generate fibrin which together with platelets stops bleeding and forms a mesh near the bleeding area. If any one of the clotting factors is deficient it leads to haemophilia.

Signs and symptoms

The symptoms of haemophilia can be mild to severe, depending on the level of clotting factors you have. Most cases are mild, but people with severe haemophilia experience symptoms, which require ongoing care.Haemophilia – An inherited bleeding disorder

Some of the signs of haemophilia are, large bruises, bleeding into muscles and joints, spontaneous bleeding, and bleeding for a long time after a cut or surgery.

People with severe haemophilia often experience internal bleeding. This usually occurs around the joints and muscles, causing pain and stiffness. It can also lead to joint damage over time.

Treatment

Although there’s no cure for haemophilia, treatment usually allows a person with the condition to enjoy a good quality of life.

In recent decades, genetically engineered clotting factor medications have been developed to prevent and treat prolonged bleeding. These medications are given as an injection, the timing of which depends on how severe the condition is. Injections are usually only given in milder cases in response to prolonged bleeding, whereas more severe cases are treated with regular injections to prevent bleeding.

Psoriasis is a skin problem

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Psoriasis is a skin problem that appears on skin in white or red patches. It is a chronic skin problem which is caused due to the excess skin growth that forms thick patches called plaques.

Skin outer layer sheds periodically and new skin layer takes place the old outer layer when it sheds off, but in psoriasis the skin forms too quickly without the old layer shedding in the form of patches. It is most often seen on knees, elbows, scalp, feet, hands and lower back

Psoriasis is triggered by certain conditions like environmental changes, over reaction of immune system, temperatures changes, humidity in the air, infections and use of certain medications etc. In some cases, psoriasis runs in families.

Even though psoriasis is not a serious life threatening, but people who have psoriasis they feel embarrassing due to the appearance of the patches which make them feel insecure.

Psoriasis isn’t contagious. It can’t be spread by touch from person to person. It appears all of a sudden and can disappear without any treatment

Symptoms

Psoriasis can be mild with very small areas of rash that appears red or white. Sometimes it becomes sever causing the patches to raise and skin becomes red or white. Scaling of skin is observed, skin becomes very sensitive and tender. The skin becomes itchy that encourages to scratch and occasionally due to severe scratching blood may come. In some case the size of the patch increase or fuse with other patches to become a large patch covering a larger area.

In some people, psoriasis causes joints to become swollen, tender, and painful. This is called psoriasis arthritis. This arthritis can also affect the fingernails and toenails, causing the nails to pit, change color, and separate from the nail bed. Dead skin may build up under the nails.Psoriasis - a skin problem

Treatment and precautions

There is no prescribed treatment for psoriasis. It can be avoided by following certain precautions like maintaining a hygienic skin conditions by using moisturizer if skin is dry, avoiding too much moisturizer if skin is oily, like maintaining a balanced normal skin not too dry or oily. Avoid too much exposure to sunlight and skin infections and skin damage.

Stop Dieting And Start Living Healthy

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Stop dieting and start living, If one of the friends in circle dieted & became slim, it does not mean it would work for you. On the other hand, if you have disadvantaged the body of some necessary nutrients in the name of dieting, then you have just afforded to spoil the health.

Stop Dieting And Start Living Healthy

If dieting is deficiency then the word ‘diet’ is misunderstood. Staying healthy should be te first target & it does not need following trends or crash diets.

Remember this point: Your body weight depends upon the lots of factors. There is no use blaming you. Your genetics, the regular activity levels, the food & the stress levels- all of these factors either add or subtract to the weight.

So, if you think that some magic weight loss pill or program is going to do miracle, or some new age diet plan is going to remove all the surplus fat in mid-section, then you are mistaken.

On the other hand, health experts suggest that sudden weight loss is unhealthy. Weight should be slowly gained or steadily lost in order to make it a healthy process.

Also, remember that weight loss is more about adopting a new lifestyle. It is not just about depriving of some foods in the name of dieting. So, stop dieting and start eating living healthy.

Know About Nutrients

A balanced diet is what you need whether you are overweight or underweight. But mind the section size as it might affect the weight gain or loss.

What If Stress Makes You Binge Eat?

The answer is to find methods to deal with stress. It is a fact that stresses makes you desire for the favourite food as it eats up your energy levels.

Know the Difference between Craving And Hunger

When the body really wants food to get on, it gives a signal through hunger. But when the mind wants pleasure, it creates a craving. Know the difference and respond only to hunger.

Water

Water is a good method to answer cravings. But do not drink water to kill the hunger. Drink water to restrain snacking.

Stop dieting and start living healthyRaw Vegetables

Allow that at least the breakfast consists of raw foods. This helps detoxify the system & the best part is that raw foods are low in the calories.

Stay Busy

Staying busy helps in 2 ways: 1st ly when you are busy, you would put aside the cravings. Secondly, if you are physically busy then you can burn calories too!

Fight Boredom

A recent survey claims that 87 percent of the fat people snacked mainly to kill boredom. If that is the case with you, see whether you can kill boredom with some other activity.

Never Skip A Single Meal

Postponing a desire intensifies it. There is no use in skipping timely meals. On the other hand, it is unhealthy for several reasons. Eat light meals without postponing.

What If Friends Force U To Eat Junk?

There are 2 problems with Junk food. Firstly, it is costlier than healthy food. Secondly, it adds up to fat issues. Tell this to the friends.

Try Yoga

If gym & lifting weights are not for you, try yoga as a part of your physical activity. It works.

Alzheimer disease – a neurodegenerative disease

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Alzheimer is a progressive neurodegenerative disease and is the most common cause of dementia. The main cause of Alzheimer disease is the gradual accumulation of proteins in the form of structures called as plaques or tangles. Due to this protein accumulation they intervene between the neurons causing loss of connection between the neurons. This leads to death of the nerve cells and eventual loss of brain tissue. Due to this loss the chemicals in the brain which act as messengers level degrade and due to this information doesn’t pass effectively this leads to various symptoms like memory loss etc. Since Alzheimer is a progressive disorder as it progress the symptoms get worse. Read about Alzheimer disease.

Symptoms

Alzheimer is a progressive disorder and therefore the symptoms appear gradually and as the age increases symptoms become more severe. The initial symptom of Alzheimer is memory loss and other symptoms develop as follows:

  • Loss of thinking skillsAlzheimer disease – a neurodegenerative disease
  • Hallucinations and delusions
  •  Inability to perform simple tasks
  • Anxiety and frustration
  • Depression

Diagnosis

Alzheimer usually occurs in people whose age is more than 65, but there are cases where it occurred in younger age group people below 65 yrs. Diagnosis is very difficult in Alzheimer, it is usually recognized by its symptoms. Brain scan helps in ruling out other diseases like cancer or other infections. The brain scan of an Alzheimer patient shows the hippocampus and surrounding tissue of the brain shrinkage. They also diagnose by testing their memory skills etc.

Treatment

Presently there is no cure for Alzheimer. But various therapies and drug use is practiced to control the progress of the disease and to improve various symptoms. Drugs which help in memory improvement, decrease agitation, delusions are used.

Apart from the drug treatment many talking therapies are involved. Allowing the patients to improve their cognitive skills and do their day to day activities like cleaning cooking eating without any helpers. Exercising their brain with small puzzles and reading books also helpAlzheimer disease – a neurodegenerative disease

A person with Alzheimer should be treated well with love and dignity. Family care is very important and this helps a lot in the mental stability of the patient. They feel comfortable and secure without falling into depression, frustrations and other mental disorders.

Scabies- a contagious skin infection

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Scabies is a skin infection caused due a mite called as Sarcoptes scabiei. Scabies causes severe itching, due to the severe itching people scratch which becomes red and bruises occasionally. Severe itching is the main symptom of this infection. Infection spreads from one person to other by close contact like physical contact, using the same towels and napkins and blankets etc. Read about scabies.

Infection can spread very easily and if one person in a family gets in contact with the mite that person can spread the infection to all other family members before even signs or symptoms appear.

Symptoms

Scabies infection shows only two Signs and it can easily be diagnosed. The following are the two signs:

  1. Severe itching.
  2. A rash with tiny blisters which become sore and bruising due to severe scratching.

Surface Area of the body where scabies more often occurs:

  • Around arm pits and shoulderScabies- a contagious skin infection
  • On thighs
  • Around the waist line and navel
  • In babies it occurs on scalp, face, and palms and feet too.

Diagnosis

A physician can easily identify scabies infection just by the signs and symptoms with other family members. Sometimes to confirm microscopic analysis of scrapings of skin is done.

Treatment

Scabies can be treated very easily. Physician prescribes a lotion or cream that should be applied all over the body before sleep and leave it for 8-10hrs and should be washed with luke warm water. It is advised that the treatment should be done to all the family members on the same day. Wash all the clothing like bed sheets and blankets and use fresh ones in order to avoid any further infection. Mites may be residing on these clothing.

ADHD-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Attention Deficient Hyperactivity or Attention deficient Disorder is a common childhood disorders and can be seen in adults if left unnoticed. Brain imaging and scanning of ADHD youth revealed that the brain maturity is slow when compared to a normal youth. The outermost layer, brain cortex showed delayed maturity which is the part of the brain which is involved in thinking, planning, paying attention etc. these improper brain maturation leads to difficulty in paying attention, hyperactivity etc. Read about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Symptoms

Discovering symptoms of ADHD in kids is very crucial. Showing some signs like hyperactivity etc doesn’t mean they have ADHD. Very keen observation of kids should be done by parents and track all the signs if they find any symptoms. Symptoms usually appear in kids below 7years. The following are the three symptoms of ADHD:

Lack of attentiveness– can easily be distracted, forget to complete the task or switching to another, easily confused, day dreaming etcADHD-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Hyperactivity- Cant sit even for little time, always in motion, playing with the stuff around, talk non-stop, showing high physical activity in random.

Impulsivity-lack patience to wait, interrupt in between conversation, inappropriate comments without thinking of the consequences

Positive aspects of ADHD

If ADHD children are properly treated and make them focused they can be just awesome. One way we can say ADHD kids are gifted kids.

They can be creative and very imaginative. Since they don’t focus on one thing they think in many ways and they can find a solution to a problem in all possible ways.ADHD-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Hyperactivity in ADHD can be tunneled into a positive channel if they can find what they are interested, they put all their energy into this work to succeed.

These kids are rarely boring they are always enthusiastic and always open for new innovative and challenging things.

Treatment and therapy

Therapy is always advised for the parents and children, if they can control hyperactivity of ADHD kids there is no need of any other treatment. Counseling sessions are given for parent to guide them how to make ADHD kids to control and put themselves into activities which improve their learning abilities and can interact with other people and other kids at school. Counseling parents and giving kids therapy is very crucial as its very tender age of children and it can seriously effect kid’s perception of society etc.ADHD-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

In extreme condition a course of drugs is advised which includes stimulants that help in focusing and other medication that help to decrease hyperactivity. Treatment varies from kid to kid. Parents and doctor should sit decide the treatment and therapy.

8 everyday things that are ruining your face

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You are very careful when it comes to taking care of the face. You know right moisturiser, the right DIY facial scrub, the right make-up, the right parlour treatment your face requires, et al. But have you ever thought of the things that you need to protect your face from? If not, here goes your list. Know about everyday things that are ruining your face.

Lemons:

Agreed, it is a very important ingredient for many DIY homes facial treatments. When mixed with the honey, curd, rosewater or other such ingredients lemon can give glowing, youthful skin, But if you apply directly it can irritate & dry the skin, disturbing the normal pH balance as it is highly acidic in the nature.

Baking soda:

This kitchen ingredient does know for its exfoliating properties, but it is alkaline in nature. Using baking soda directly can guide to moisture loss & destroy the skin’s aptitude to restore the natural pH balance.

Sugar:

8 everyday things that are ruining your faceOkay, everybody told how sugar can do surprises to your skin, but nobody told you how harsh it could be. Sugar & olive oil can be excellent for the body, but it can harm the thin facial skin & lead to scratching of the delicate dermis of the face.

Alcohol:

There are many alcohol based products on the market that can do you the whole lot of good & so you think resistance alcohol directly on the skin won’t harm. Wrong. The cooling sensation that feel as applying alcohol is the result of the skin dissolving in the toxic or unhealthy substance along with bacteria. It tends to dryness and build up of dead skin cells.

Vinegar:

Many of the people believe that vinegar acts as the natural toner. When that is true, remember with time the water content in vinegar can go down, making this natural toner burn & irritate the skin. So better get the toner that you can trust and do not have to worry about changes in its contents.

Mayonnaise:

It is an excellent DIY hair pack because it is hydrating. Although, it is not good for the skin. It is too acidic in nature & can block your pores leading to bacterial build-up.

Petroleum jelly:

Of course, this is the best moisturiser can think off to treat the dry skin, but not on the face. The jelly not only seals the moisture in, but also seals in dirt & wreckage that can also cause dryness over time because it locks out air & moisture.

Toothpaste:

Some DIY treatments promise that toothpaste can combat acne, and that is true to some degree. But the rear is that it’s harsh ingredients leave a black scar on the face permanently, dry out the skin and damage it forever.

Yummy Egg Paratha Recipe For Breakfast

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Eggs are one of the high protein foods you should have at least twice in a week in one meal. If you begin your day with egg on your plate, you will inevitably pass a day with a lot of energy. Eggs are also high in the calcium & very essential for women who are the pregnant. This egg paratha recipe is easy to make & would be loved by both – young & old. To make this yummy egg paratha recipe for breakfast you require only a few ingredients.

Here is how you can make this delicious egg paratha recipe using the step by step process Boldsky shares with you.

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Ingredients

  • Whole Wheat flour: 2 cups
  • Eggs: 4
  • Oil: 1 tbsp
  • Butter or oil for frying
  • Salt as per taste

Procedure

  • Make the dough out of atta. Add oil & salt as you would do when you prepare any roti’s or paratha.Yummy Egg Paratha Recipe For Breakfast
  • After the dough has made, store it for 30 minutes covered with a moist muslin cloth.
  • After the session, take the ball size piece of dough & roll it was slightly using dry flour.
  • Now spread the little oil over it & fold it in a semi-circle shape.
  • Use a little oil again and fold it along the length and roll it into the triangle shape.
  • Cook this dough over pre-heated Tawa. Cook it well by turning it on both the sides.
  • Pierce the egg from the top and slowly open the layer of paratha and pour the egg on it.
  • Now spread the oil on this side and let it get golden in colour.
  • Similarly, cook on the other side till it turns golden brown. Your egg paratha is now ready to eat. Follow this same procedure for the rest of the dough.

Nutrition Tip

Eggs are one of the items you should consume at least twice in the week. It is high in the proteins, & the White has required for those who are on the weight loss.

Tip

Make sure to cook egg well in the paratha. You can make it a little extra spicy if you enjoy spicy meals.

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Tetanus often called as lock jaw

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Tetanus or lockjaw is a bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani. Tetanus infection causes severe muscles spasms, initially muscles spasms are seen near jaw and they are seen the rest of the body later. Muscle spasms are very severe and can affect other biological process. Occasionally the infected person feels difficulty in breathing due to muscle contraction in such cases patients relay on ventilators and if left unnoticed may lead to death. Read Tetanus often called as lock jaw

Tetanus causing bacteria resides in soil, dust etc, it enters into a person through cuts on the skin by accidental bruising by nails or any sharp objects, animal bites or burns etc.

Up on entry into the body tetanus bacteria multiply in number producing a toxin which is the cause of the symptoms. It affects nervous system. Toxin acts on the nerve signal preventing the signal transfer to contracted muscle to relax which causes muscles to expand and cause muscle spasms. If not vaccinated or left untreated it can be fatal, approximately 10% of the infected people die.

Tetanus is not contagious from one person to other. Tetanus infection is seen mostly in children in developing and under developed countries due to lack of hygiene. Children are most affected and their death rate is high.

Symptoms

Symptoms in tetanus infection are caused due to the toxin produced by the bacteria. Symptoms appear immediately after infection. It may range between 48hrs to 3 weeks or even longer.

  • Stiff jaw or locked jaw
  • Headache
  • Muscle stiffness, starting in the jaw, then other parts of the bodyTetanus
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Trouble swallowing
  • Restlessness and irritability
  • Sweating and fever
  • high blood pressure
  • Muscle spasms in the face

Vaccination

Vaccination can be done against tetanus infection which includes 3 dosages in the span of 1year. If vaccination is not done, when there is any cut it is advised to take a Tetanus injection within 24hr. For every 10year vaccination should be taken in order to prevent any future infectionsTetanus

Top 10 amazing Natural Sunscreen Oils

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We Indians are very exacting about our skin colour. Even if we belong to the tropical country, we all want to be fair. That is why, sunscreen lotions and fairness creams do active business in India. Most parts of India get bright sunshine throughout the year. So when tropical sun is beating down on you, it is natural to get tanned. To avoid this suntan, you can choose the amazing natural sunscreen oils.

These amazing natural sunscreen oils are much better for sun protection as compared to artificial sunscreen creams. These oils contain SPF that helps to protect the skin from darkening. SPF basically stands for ‘sun protection factor’. Some oils have natural SPF or sun protection factor in them. You will be surprised by sources of these natural sunscreen oil.

For example, did you have any idea even common coconut oil has SPF in it. A thorough body massage with these oils stops the skin for tanning. Most of these amazing natural sunscreen oils also have other benefits on the skin. Here are the 10 natural oils that protect the skin from sun damage.

Carrot Seed Oil:

Sun protection factor 40 Carrot seed oil is the vegetable oil that has maximum amount of sun protection factor. It is also rich in the antioxidants and has very good antiseptic properties.

Raspberry Seed Oil:

Sun protection factor 30 Raspberry seed oil is an essential oil that is rich in both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Apart from providing the sun protection, it also helps to prevent the stretch marks on the skin.

Wheatgerm Oil:

Sun protection factor 20 Wheatgerm oil is the third best natural oil in terms of Sun protection factor. It gives the skin Vitamin E and a enhance of natural antioxidants that repairs cell damage.

Avocado Oil:

Sun protection factor 15 Avocado oil has a high proportion of mono-saturated fats in it. These fats form a protective layer over the skin to prevent sun tanning.

Soya Bean Oil:

Sun protection factor 10 Soyabean oil is usually used in Chinese cooking. When you use it on the skin, it is an effective moisturiser that provides sun protection as well.

Coconut Oil:

Sun protection factor 8 Coconut oil is one of the most versatile natural oils. You can cook with it, apply it on the skin and hair. Coconut oil provides the sun protection to your skin and also protects your hair from suffering sun damage.

Olive Oil:

amazing natural sunscreen oilsSun protection factor 8 Olive oil is the healthiest oil for your heart. Even when it comes to the skin, olive oil can provide limited sun protection and unlimited antioxidants to repair cellular ageing.

Macadamia Nut Oil:

Sun protection factor 6 Macadamia nuts come from the Australian continent and its oil contain rich supplies of phosphorus, potassium and Vitamin E. It also contains a compound called cinnamic acid that contributes to the oil’s SPF content.

Almond Oil:

Sun protection factor 5 Almond oil has the modest SPF of 5, but it can give your skin lots in terms of nourishment. Almond oil is rich in Vitamin E that keeps your skin soft and supple.

Jojoba Oil:

Sun protection factor 4 Jojoba oil has several medicinal properties on the skin. It is every effective in treating dry skin and contains myristic acid that gives your skin some amount of sun protection.

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Health Benefits Of Different Types Of Milk

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In today’s life nutrition is one of the most required things by the body. So you require something that will provide you all the needed nutrients. Athough, we miss out benefits of various vitamins and minerals as we ignore having the milk. Many people think that milk provides only calcium and are unaware of other healthy milk varieties. There are different types of milk available in India with various health benefits.

Most of the people think that milk provides only calcium and is one of the healthy drinks for growing children. But did you know that no matter what the age, we can always benefit from skimmed or other varieties of low-fat milk. There are a lot of milk choices available these days. So you can utilise the benefits of milk from any of your favourite variety of milk. Benefits Of Drinking Watermelon Juice So we share with you today the different types of milk available in the grocery stores these days and their immense
health benefits.Health Benefits Of Different Types Of Milk

Coconut Milk

It is one of the best types of milk available in India. Coconut milk is rich in proteins, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamins, minerals and fibres. It prevents gallbladder stones, enhances your immune system and liver diseases. It also helps in the weight loss, helps digestion, treats inflammation and skin diseases. The vitamins present in coconut milk are vitamins C, E and B

Almond Milk

There are many health benefits of almond milk. It keeps you full for longer and is a good choice for vegetarians. It is rich in proteins, vitamin E, magnesium, monounsaturated fats, manganese, copper and riboflavin Unlike cow’s milk it is low in calories, helps in treating heart diseases and boosts immunity.

Cow’s Milk

Cow’s milk is the most commonly used milk in India. Cow’s milk is rich in calcium, proteins, iodine, potassium, fats, vitamin D, vitamin B and minerals. It promotes thyroid function, prevents gout, strengthens the bones and controls blood pressure.

Goat’s Milk

Goat’s milk is rich in iron, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium and is less in fats. It helps to prevent softening of bone, boosts your immune system and cures anemia. Indian women are more prone to iron deficiency which can be treated by goat’s milk. It also aids in digestion and helps in the metabolism and absorption of minerals such as iron, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. It also treats IBS.

Raw Milk

Raw milk contains proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. It contains good bacteria and keeps your gut healthy. It also increases immunity and helps the body to avail the benefits of vitamins and minerals. However, pasteurised milk is also a good choice.

Soy Milk

This is one of the best substitute for those who are lactose intolerant or hardcore vegetarian. Soy milk contains fatty acids, proteins, fibre, vitamins and minerals. It is good for your heart as it reduces bad cholesterol and help in weight loss too. The omega 3 and omega 6 present in soy milk strengthens the blood vessels, prevents prostate cancer, osteoporosis and postmenopausal syndrome.

Cardamom Or Elaichi Milk

Elaichi milk is very easy to prepare. Immerse two or three pods of cardamom in your milk and boil it for 15 minutes. This flavoured milk is refreshing drink on a hot day. Cardamom milk is a healthier flavoured milk when compared to chocolate and strawberry flavoured milk. Cardamom contains potassium, calcium, vitamin-C and magnesium. It is also used as an antiseptic.

10 amazing Healthy Food for Children

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Children prefer those foods that are readily available. They assign most of their time for play and give less time for the other activities. The other activities includes eating.10 amazing Healthy Food for Children

Children would any day prefer processed foods like chips packets over healthy homemade food. The processed foods have many disadvantages. The chemicals used to preserve processed foods are not good for the health. Moreover some children are so busy playing that they do not check the expiry dates of the processed foods. Hence processed foods are a big no-no.

What are the healthy foods for children?

The top 10 amazing foods that are healthy for children are as follows:

Nuts:

Nuts can make the great evening snack. Only the handful of nuts will make children feel full. They are packed with the health benefits too. Nuts contain “good” fats and omega-3 fatty acids. Nuts also contain vitamin E and fiber. Fiber is beneficial to body since it prevents the constipation.

Fruits:

Fruits have zero calories and each fruit is loaded up with the pack of nutrients. Fruits also have fiber. Offer children a wide variety of fruits like berries, melons, oranges, apples etc.

Milk:

Milk and dairy products contain the calcium and proteins that are essential in the growing ages of children. They provide fuel for brain and body.

Sweet Potato:

Sweet potatoes are great for the child’s health. They are nutritious. They contain vitamin A that keeps the eyes healthy. It acts as an antioxidant in the body.

Oatmeal:

Oatmeal is packed with vitamin B, iron, zinc and calcium. It offers quick energy with its carbohydrates and fiber. It keeps the stomach full and body active.

Eggs:

Eggs contain protein, vitamin B, vitamin E and zinc. Proteins form the building blocks for a young body. Eggs contain omega-3 fatty acids that are great for brain development. Eggs are great for nails and hair too.

Salmon:

Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids that boosts brain development. Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties.

Orange juice:

Orange juice contains vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, folate and zinc. Oranges are great for immune system. It contains healing properties.

Beans:

Beans contain soluble fiber. Its great for moody children since it softens mood swings. They are great for the heart.

Spinach:

Spinach contains beta-carotene, lutein and vitamin E. It provides clear and bright vision.

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Benefits Of Caffeine For Skin

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Most of us would be surprised to know that there are benefits of caffeine for skin. In fact, it is one of the ingredients of many skin care products which explains that it has its own role in the skin care and hair care.

Side Effects Of Caffeine

During the Pregnancy Caffeine is also rich in the antioxidants which play a crucial role in combating free radical damage and improving your skin. Many beauty products, mainly scrubs, include caffeine as it helps the skin in many ways. Some skin experts say that using caffeine for skin care may improve the complexion.

10 Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms

We all know fact that caffeine is the good stimulant when consumed. Although it is safe when you consume it in small amounts, it has certain side effects when you over consume it. So, make sure that you use caffeine wisely. Now, let us discuss about the benefits of caffeine for skin.

Inflammation

Caffeine can also reduce the inflammation. Using certain products that contain caffeine would help you in preventing the inflammation and redness on the skin.

Cellulite

When it comes to the skin creams, the ones that contain caffeine can work against cellulite. After getting rid of cellulite the skin appears soft.

Firm Skin Caffeine when applied on the skin in the form of creams helps to tighten the skin. This is one of the benefits of caffeine for skin.

Wrinkles

Wrinkles are a result of free radical damage. As caffeine is rich in antioxidants, it can do a good job in minimising free radical damage.

UV Damage

Research suggests that caffeine can be a good answer to UV damage. If sun exposure damaged your skin, try a product that contains caffeine.

Dark Circles

Certain eye creams that contain caffeine can help to reduce the dark circles under your eyes.

How To Avoid Dull Skin In The Morning

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Nobody wants to wake up with the dull skin in morning. But there are some good skin days and some bad skin days in our lives and we must accept that fact. Wake Up To A Beautiful Skin But how about giving the best to your skin so that you wake up with the beautiful skin almost every day? Well, it is pretty simple. You just need to follow certain simple steps consistently every day. How To Avoid Dull Skin In The Morning

Remember the fact that your skin undergoes the lot throughout the day. Your skin has to take the harsh sun rays, smoke, dust, pollution, toxins and the lot more every day. When you come home, it is important to help the skin a bit by following the cleansing procedure to remove all dirt and makeup.

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The way you treat the skin during night decides the way it looks in the morning. Apart from that, there are certain other factors that are involved in avoiding the dull skin. Let us discuss further in this article.

Night Skincare

Do you follow the skin care routine in night? It is important to spend some quality time with the skin every night if you want to wake up with beautiful skin. Keep the routine short and simple so that you can follow it every night without fail.

Cleanse And Moisturise

Rinse your face and moisturise it before you sleep every night. Sleeping without cleansing your skin and moisturising it is one of the reasons why you wake up with the dull skin in the morning.

Smoking & Drinking

How To Avoid Dull Skin In The MorningIt goes without saying that the face looks puffy after a night of wild partying. Smoking damages your skin in so many ways and alcohol makes the eyes puffy. Stay away from both if you want to wake up with the beautiful skin. This is one of the best tips for the beautiful skin.

Pillow

Your pillow also plays an important role in deciding if the skin will look dull or fresh the next morning Choosing a soft pillow is important. Certain kind of pillows do causes wrinkles on your face as you tend to roll and move as sleeping. Get the comfortable pillow to avoid such wrinkles on your skin.

Quality Of Sleep

This is the most important factor that decides the quality of your skin. Sleep repairs your skin. When you don’t sleep sufficient, you cannot afford a good skin. Stay away from stress and stimulants like coffee to get the good quality sleep.

3 Herbs To Relieve Anxiety

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When anxiety starts to increase in the body, it can feel like world is closing in on you. Your breath comes in the short guzzle, your pulse speeds up, and your mind starts to race. 3 Herbs To Relieve Anxiety

Whether your anxiety is the uncommon visitor who only shows up when you have got an important meeting in morning, or a more consistent companion that is been with you for years, there are natural herbal therapies that are safe, effectual and non-habit forming.

Of course, lifestyle practices like aware breathing, exercise, and make sure that you are eating a mineral-rich diet can make the big difference in dealing with the anxiety. But when I was struggling with harsh anxiety, it could seem like those common suggestions did not even put a hollow in my suffering. My clients tell me similar stories That they really do not want to take medication, because I know a lot of anti-anxiety meds are addictive. Then they sit for a moment and confess, But it really feels like they need more than just the breathing exercises.

The good news is that there are lots of amazing herbs that are strongly effectual against anxiety, and they do not share same risk of addiction and dependence that come with the pharmaceutical anti-anxiety medications like benzodiazepines. Like all medicinals, these herbs are not right for everyone, but they can be tremendously helpful when they are used at correct dose and are correctly matched to your requirement.

Here is the lowdown on three herbs that can help you dance more gracefully with anxiety. It is very important to remember that herbs are not like drugs; there is no anxiety herb. You are looking for the herb that is the best match for you.

Avoid taking any of these herbs unless otherwise directed by the qualified practitioner if you are taking prescription medication for sleep, anxiety, or depression, or if you are taking blood thinners like Coumadin or Warfarin.

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)

Skullcap is anxiety remedy for people who experience anxiety along with the restlessness, muscle tension, and jaw compressing. If you tend to toss and turn in bed, or if you feel like you can only relax when you are out walking but sitting still makes you want to jump out of the skin, or if you feel like ‘climbing the walls’ when you are stuck inside during about of anxiety, skullcap can help you to unwind not only the anxiety, but also accompanying muscular tension and restlessness. Skullcap is effectual in tea or tincture, a tincture is an herb extracted in alcohol form, but if you can stand small amounts of alcohol I think 20 to 40 drops of the tincture (for a 150-pound person) is the most effectual form.

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Frequently mistaken for an aphrodisiac because of its seductive name, passionflower is actually the remedy for people who are so burned out and exhausted that all that is left is anxiety. This is remedy for people who give and give until they have nothing left for themselves. The tips of their tongues are usually bright red, and they feel the sense of being fatigued but unable to rest because the thoughts in their head keep spinning out of control. They might have heart palpitations or a racing heartbeat during bouts of the anxiety.

This plant is effectual in both tea and tincture form, but like skullcap, I tend to prefer tinctures for the anxiety remedies because they are easy to use and ready in an immediate. Use 20 to 40 drops of tincture in the little bit of water for a 150-pound person and improve the dose by 10 drops at the time if you do not feel relief after 15 minutes.

3 Herbs To Relieve AnxietyKava kava (Piper methysticum)

Kava kava is most famous anti-anxiety herb, and with good reason. It is a powerful remedy that is been shown to be effectual in reducing anxiety, as compared to the placebo. Kava kava is more sedating and hypnotic than passionflower and skullcap, and some people find that it creates a blissed-out feeling. It has an intriguing taste that almost numbs your mouth, and has the long tradition of ritual use in Polynesia as well as medicinal use for its sedative and pain-relieving properties.

In recent years there is been some research to suggest that over-consumption of kava kava might damage the liver, so I caution clients not to use this herb if they have liver problems, if they consume alcohol regularly, or concurrently with the acetaminophen. That said, there is the very long history of safe use of this herb, so as long as you do not have any liver issues, you can feel confident using this herb up to 3 to 4 times per week to help relieve your anxiety. It is effectual as a tea, tincture, or capsule, but I think tea or tincture is best.

Remember, these herbs are helpers on your journey to healing your anxiety. All of your other lifestyle practices, like breath work, exercise, journal writing, a healthy diet, and reaching out for support from friends, family, and practitioners are still important — but there’s no question that life with anxiety is a lot easier with safe and effective herbal remedies in your back pocket.

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Is Lemon Juice good for Acid Reflux?

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Is Lemon Juice good for Acid Reflux? Yes, Lemon is very effectual in treating acid reflux. You came to know this by reading below mentioned properties of lemon that are related in the curing acid reflux.

With its citric acid nature, it creates the calcium carbonate which helps to neutralize digestive acids and thereby acid reflux.

It will turn alkaline in body and thus relieves pain and inflammation caused on chest and esophageal tube. This also helps to balance body pH levels by reducing the acidic levels in it.

In certain times, the acid reflux is also caused due to lack of sufficient of acid and enzymes in stomach. So the intake of lemon will neutralize acid and alkaline levels in stomach and thus helps for the proper digestion to prevent acid reflux.

It has an excellent source of potassium which helps to prevent or solve the acid reflux completely from the body. So it neutralizes the stomach acid effectively.

It has very low sugar content and high in alkaline mineral, this exhibits alkalizing effect on the body that far exceeds its citric acid content.

It has rich source of vitamin C, A, pectin fiber and anti – inflammatory properties that help to cure the acid reflux and also the pain and other symptoms caused by it. These all are essential for proper digestion of the food.

All of its minerals like calcium, potassium, selenium and potassium exhibits alkaline nature. So use of this lemon will be more effective in curing the acid reflux.

It also contain anti – bacterial property that helps to eliminate any other things which can cause this acid reflux and leads to digestive problems.

They acts as great cleansing agents which help to clear the impurities and other things which disrupt the functioning of the kidneys and the intestinal organs as both of these are either directly or indirectly related to this acid reflux.

It regularizes the hydrochloric acid production in the stomach which in turn helps to produce sufficient amount of bile in the liver for both digestion and assimilation of nutrients. So have this lemon water to clear all these digestive problems including acid reflux.

How to use Lemon Juice or Lemon Water for Acid Reflux:

Here are few methods that explain you on how to use this lemon either in water or juice form to neutralize acid level in the stomach and also to prevent acid reflux.

Method : (Lemon Juice)

Is Lemon Juice good for Acid Reflux? This process helps to balance acid levels naturally by acting as a great digestive aid. This is safe to use for all of us.

Ingredients:

  • Lemon – 1
  • Warm water – 1 glass
  • Honey (optional) – 1/2 to 1 teaspoon

Method:

  • First of all, take a fresh lemon and squeeze it to extract its juice.
  • Then pour this in warm water and stir it well.
  • Now add honey to sweeten up this water and mix it well.
  • Drink this lemon water in morning with an empty stomach of about 15 – 20 minutes before eating anything to get relief from the acid reflux.
  • Daily intake of this lemon water in the morning with empty stomach will definitely help you to get cure from this acid reflux or heartburn.

Or it would be more effective if you take this lemon water 45 minutes before taking the meals everyday will help in proper digestion and to neutralize the stomach acid.
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