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Skin Care Tips

Skin Care Tips

Once we apply makeup, our appearance changes. However, keeping the healthy skin beneath the make up is a challenge! People visit beauticians to do the facials. If you do not like to visit a beautician and would like to take care of your skin, then try some of grandma’s skin care solutions. These solutions mentioned here are traditional and natural methods of skin care tips that generations are practicing from centuries. If you are afraid of using this, we suggest you to test in a small patch of skin and if there is no reaction then continue with the given tips.

FOR FACE:

Home Remedies for Dark Circles

There are a lot of home remedies which will help your dark circles to disappear. Glance quickly at some of the home remedies for coping with dark circles.

• Cutting cucumber slices, putting it on the eyes and relaxing for about 20 minutes is a very effective method to prevent dark circles.

• Try to drink 8-10 glasses of water every day as this will help your dark circles to fade away.

• Make a paste of turmeric powder and pineapple juice. Apply this paste on the dark circles and keep it for some time. Wash with warm water.

• A good sleep of 8 hours is very necessary in prevention or reduction of dark circles. It is a recommendation for avoiding dark circles.

• Daily consumption of tomato juice with mint leaves, lemon and salt is considered very helpful. Also it can be a good remedy.

• Make cucumber juice or potato juice and put it under your eyes with help of cotton balls. It proves to be very effective.

Blackheads home remedies:

  • Steaming is also beneficial as it opens and softens the pores for easy removal of blackheads.
  • Make a scrub of salt, lemon and honey; yogurt can also be added to it. Scrub the face for 5-10 minutes and later wash the face and pat it dry. Good Home Remedy for Blackheads
  • Warm honey and apply on the blackheads, wash the face after 10-15 minutes.
  • Application of undiluted lemon juice 2-3 times a day on the affected areas will remove blackheads.
  • Apply grated potatoes as paste for 10 mins to remove blackheads.

How to get rid of Acne:

Acne is an everyday problem, especially if you are blessed with oily skin. In order to get rid of them, you could try these face packs.

Turmeric or haldi is known to have many medicinal properties. Being a natural cosmetic, it is also used to beautify skin.

  • Take turmeric powder (haldi) and add a few drops of water and lemon juice to it.
  • Apply it on the acne and leave it for 15 minutes before washing it off with cold water.

See more here: https://healthylife.werindia.com/your-road-to-healthy-life/acne-problem-try-grandmas-remedies

Facial hair removal:

  1. Apply dry turmeric powder to face. Avoid eye area. 

For glowing skin:

For years, mothers and grannies have used besan or gram flour to treat minor skin problems, even though many cosmetic products are available in the market today.

Besan  is good for all skin types, along with other ingredients, adds that perfect glow to your face, here’s how.

  • Make a pack of gram flour (besan) with turmeric, lemon drops and some milk cream (malai).
  • Apply this over your face and keep it on for 15-20 minutes
  • Wash off with tap water and pat dry.
  • It is a known fact that orange peels do more good than the orange itself. Another way to add radiance to your skin is by using orange peels with ground pink dal (masoor ki daal)
  • Add a little honey or curd to orange peels and dal and grind well to make a paste.
  • Apply this paste on your face and keep it for 20 minutes.
  • Wash off with tap water and pat dry.

Grandma says try these skin care techniques to remove dead skin cells.

Lemon juice contains citric acid which works as a natural exfoliant and helps remove dead cells.

  • Mix the juice of 1 lemon with 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Add 5 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon honey
  • Apply this mix onto face, massage in circular motion
  • Rinse clean with warm water

Another skin fair skin recipe that grandma suggests is using our beloved turmeric and honey.

  • Take a tsp each of turmeric and honey and mix with a tsp of glycerin
  • Apply this on the face and arms – leave it for 10-15 minutes.
  • Wash face and arms using warm water.
  • Repeat this once a week or once in two weeks to keep fair skin!

Here is a royal recipe for all that encourages skin clearing, brightening, and softening of the skin, What you need for this?

Ingredients:

  1. 2 tbsp. gram flour (besan)
  2. A pinch of turmeric (haldi)
  3. A pinch of ground sandalwood
  4. 2 tbsp. of rose water
  5. 2 tbsp. of milk

Directions:

  • Mix all of the ingredients together to create a paste.
  • Apply it to your face and keep it on until it dries (15–20 minutes).
  • Rinse off with warm water.

For dry, itchy skin:

  • Bathe in your breakfast! Although oatmeal is a centuries-old skin soother, researchers only recently recognized the avenanthramides in oats as the key compounds that calm inflamed, itchy skin. Put whole oats in a clean, dry sock. Seal the open end with a rubber band, and then drop the sock into a warm or hot bath. Soak yourself for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Reduce salt intake – salt causes more dryness by reducing water content in the body that causes dry skin itching.
  • Apply coconut oil or sesame oil everyday and take bath after an hour.
  • You can also use turmeric, glycerin and honey mix to keep away dryness of the skin.
  • Add few drops of coconut oil in the water that you are going take bathe from. This keeps skin moisture and reduces itching.

 

Read more at: Healthylife.werindia.com


Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: November 15, 2016
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Manuka Honey

Miracle Manuka Honey!

Everyone knows the health benefits of honey. It is energy booster, it is replacement for sugar, it is a good preservative, cough suppressant, dandruff control agent, useful in treating wounds and burns, good for skin and many more.

Except for infants it is proven to be good for all. There is a special honey namely Manuka honey obtained by bees visiting this particular bush – Manuka bush in Australia and New Zealand has more power than other honey types. What is so special about Manuka honey? Read more on… Healthylife.werindia.com

Not only does it kill bacteria, but it prevents them from building up an immunity – a major problem with most antibiotics today.

In 2009, scientists revealed a study that found a honey better than all antibiotics out there. It was published by the European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in June of 2009, and was incredibly significant during a time when many antibiotics out there were failing against “superbugs”.

This unbelievable honey is called Manuka honey. Bees forage on the nectar of the New Zealand “Manuka bush” or “jelly bush” (Leptospermum Scoparium). These trees are native to Australia and New Zealand alone.

The honey has become so popular, in fact, that shortages of Manuka honey have been reported. Fake products have been sold due to the high demand, causing New Zealand Manuka producers to get a trademark protection (UMF).

MANUKA KILLS MRSA AND OTHER ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT BUGS

What’s amazing about Manuka honey is that not only does it kill bacteria instantly, no bacteria it has encountered is able to adapt to it. None of the superbugs killed by the honey were able to build up immunity; a current major problem with today’s antibiotics.

According to Dr. Dee Carter of the University of Sydney’s School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences, there are compounds like methylglyoxal in the honey that cause a multi-system failure in bacteria.

The Australian researchers who developed the study concluded that the honey “killed every bacteria or pathogen they tested it on. [It can be] applied topically to fight against infections of the skin like cuts and insect bites or taken internally”.

WHAT CAN MANUKA HONEY TREAT?

WebMD states that Manuka honey is marketed for preventing and treating cancer, reducing high cholesterol, reducing systemic inflammation, treating diabetes, treating eye, ear and sinus infections and treating gastrointestinal problems. Manuka honey is incredibly useful for treating skin wounds and leg ulcers.

A recent study suggests that the honey can be used to prevent gingivitis by reducing plaque build-up, and has been approved by the National Cancer Institute to reduce inflammation of the esophagus caused by chemotherapy.

WHERE CAN YOU BUY YOURSELF THIS SUPER HONEY?

Supply is in short order due to high demand and many scammers have taken advantage of the situation. Don’t buy Manuka honey that doesn’t have the ‘UMF’ – or Unique Manuka Factor – trademark.

Only genuine Manuka honey has the phytochemical property derived from the Manuka bush, giving it its bacterial fighting properties. However, genuine manuka honey can still be found in health stores or online at Amazon, or through NZ or Australian markets.

Article by Alexis Henning at : http://www.trueactivist.com/


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All but one of the following appear to help strengthen bones. Which one doesn’t?

  • vitamin D
  • vitamin K
  • vitamin E
  • fluoride

The answer is: Vitamin E


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Coconut Rice

Coconut rice

Coconut rice or Thengai saadam or Kobbari rice is very popular in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. This is one of the item in festival menu. Freshly grated coconut with some spices makes it very tasty.

Ingredients:

  • Grated fresh coconut – 1 cup
  • Raw rice – 1 cup
  • Greeen chillies – 5
  • Mustard – 1 teaspoon
  • Bengal gram – 1 table spoon
  • Black gram – 1 table spoon
  • Coriander (cilantro) leaves: 1/2 cup
  • Curry leaves: 10
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp asafetida powder
  • Few cashews
  • Oil for frying
  • Clarified butter or ghee a tea spoon

 Method:

  1. Wash and keep rice in pressure cooker*.
  2. Keep grated coconut and other required ingredients in one plate.
  3. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, after it splutters, add bengal gram, black gram, green chillies, curry leaves, a little salt, asafetida then finally add grated/shredded coconut and ghee. Mix well.
  4. Add roasted cashew on top of the rice.
  5. Add the fried ingredients to rice, salt and mix.
  6. Garnish with coriander leaves and or grated carrots.
  7. Enjoy coconut rice with potato chips or lentil chutney or pappadam.

* Rice should be loosely cooked and should not be smashed. One can add fried buttermilk chillies for more spice and taste.

Image courtesy: http://media2.sailusfood.com/


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Which is the best source of vitamin E?

  • whole-wheat bread
  • olive oil
  • broccoli
  • almonds
  • beans

The answer is: Almonds


Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: November 11, 2016
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Leg up the wall

Legs Up the Wall Pose

Looking for one yoga pose that has several health benefits ? Then try legs up the wall pose. It has amazing health benefits and an easy pose. It regulates blood flow, alleviates menstrual cramps,  relieves swollen ankles and varicose veins, helps testicular, semen, and ovarian problems in men and women respectively, Improves digestion, restores tired feet or legs, stretches the back of the neck, front torso, and back of the legs, improves problems of the eyes and ears, relieves mild backache, provides migraine and headache relief, especially when done with a bandage wrapped tightly around the forehead and back of the skull, Helps keep you young and vital, calms anxiety, relieves symptoms of mild depression and insomnia – Healthylife.

Legs Up the Wall Pose

Sanskrit: Viparita Karani (vee-par-ee-tah kah-rah-nee) viparita = inverted karani = action

BENEFITS

  • Passively stretches the hip extensors
  • Opens the chest
  • Relieves tension in the low back
  • Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system

CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Limited hamstring flexibility
  • Limited hip range of motion
  • Low back pathologies (avoid rounding)

HOW TO

  1. Gently come onto your back in front of an open wall space.
  2. Inhale and lift your legs, placing your calves against the wall and flexing your feet toward the ceiling. Support you head on a blanket or small pillow.
  3. Exhale and readjust to bring the tailbone as close to the wall as possible. Rest your head and back on the ground, so your body forms a 90-degree angle.
  4. Feel free to keep the legs extended, or cross them into Lotus pose on your next inhalation.
  5. Exhale and allow the arms to fall alongside the body with palms facing up. Close your eyes.
  6. Stay in Legs Up the Wall pose for several minutes. To exit, roll onto your right side and rest in the fetal position before rising.

MODIFY OR REPLACE

Utilize a block against the wall, along with a bolster near the wall, to stabilize the pelvis and keep the body from sliding.

SEQUENCING TIPS

Before:

  1. Salamba Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Supported Bridge pose)
  2. Apanasana (Knee to Chest pose)
  3. Ardha Apanasana (Half Knee to Chest pose)
  4. Ananda Balasana (Happy Baby pose)

After:

  1. Supta Baddha Konasana (Supine Bound Angle)
  2. Savasana (Corpse Pose)

TEACHING CUES

  • Allow your legs to rest gently on the wall and relax.
  • Keep the sacrum grounded into your mat or block.
  • Allow your eyes to close and feel your body begin to relax with the breath.
  • On each inhale, feel your body sinking into the mat and the low spine becoming spacious.

VARIATIONS

Place the legs in Lotus pose or Bound Angle pose.

WATCH OUT FOR

Low back pain

Reference: This article and image both are published here with prior permission from www.beyogi.com


Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: November 9, 2016
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GM potatoes

New GM potatoes can silence human genes?

The USDA has just approved two GM potato varieties made using an experimental technique known as double-stranded RNA.

Late last week, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved two new strains of genetically engineered potatoes. The potatoes, created by JR Simplot, have been engineered to resist potato blight, a plant disease made famous for its role in the Irish potato famine in the 19th century. Potato blight is still a major problem for farmers throughout the world and these new GM potatoes have been marketed as a way to prevent this disease. Simplot also claims that their GM potatoes bruise less, contain fewer black spots, and have enhanced storage capacity, though these claims have not been scientifically verified. Now, the only thing preventing these potatoes from entering the market is a voluntary review process through the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as approval for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is estimated that these processes will conclude by January of next year, entering the market officially in the spring of 2017.

However, there is a hidden danger in these potatoes. Though GM crops often use gene splicing, recombinant DNA, and similar techniques, these potatoes are the first plant product using a new technique to advance beyond the experimental stage. The technique, known as double-stranded (ds) RNA, reprograms and silences the genes of the organism. Essentially, a small molecule of RNA is inserted into the potato cells, which reprograms and silences genes in certain pathways. Yet, scientists around the world are aware that these “interfering” RNA molecules can find matches within human DNA, similarly reprogramming and silencing genes in the people who consume these potatoes. Other studies have confirmed this, such as a 2012 study which showed that dsRNA can transfer from plants to humans and other animals through food.

In addition, dsRNA can silence the genes of other organisms who interact with the potato plant, such as honeybees. A study from 2013 found that dsRNA changed the expression of over 1400 genes in honeybees, 10% of their entire genome. The changes in gene expression occurred when the bees were exposed to a single needle containing dsRNA. The affected genes were involved in important developmental and metabolic processes associated with RNA processing and transport, hormone metabolism, immunity, and response to external stimuli and stress.

Other scientists and concerned citizens have also noted that the dsRNA found in the potatoes targets several complex pathways, namely those involved in blight resistance and another involved in browning. This means that there is also the possibility that these modifications could interact with each other, creating new surprise side effects. Also, one of the substances suppressed by the dsRNA plays a vital role in the potatoes’ chemical makeup, and its absence is expected to negatively impact its ability to fight pests, something which will likely benefit pesticide companies much more than consumers. With such potential for disaster and so many unknowns, why were these GM potatoes given the green light? Scientists at the USDA and EPA are on record saying that the current regulatory capacity is not capable of dealing with dsRNA. If that’s the case, why were plants made using this technique approved? Frankly, this appears to be yet another illustration of US regulatory agencies bowing to industrial agriculture, forcing those who unwittingly eat these GM potatoes to become guinea pigs in an illegal and unregulated experiment.

Read More here: Article by: Whitney Webb @ http://www.trueactivist.com/newly-approved-gm-potatoes-have-potential-to-silence-human-genes/


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