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Lip care ; Easy home packs

Lips exfoliation is very important for a rosy and beautiful appearance. Just once in a week take out time for the health of your lips also. You will feel the positive effect soon. Here are some easy home remedies for making the lips healthy and charming.
For lips exfoliation take slices of beetroot or lemon peels for massaging as they retain the redness of lips. You can also apply milk cream mixed with turmeric on lips.

Easy to make home packs



Lime honey pack
Mix some drops of lemon juice in honey and apply on lips daily. Using it for a long time will enhance the beauty of your lips.  But it is very important to make a fresh lip pack daily.

Milk honey pack
Mix honey with fresh  milk and apply on lips for half an hour. This will give a soft texture to your lips and will make them rosy.

Pure Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera contains the properties of bleaching  the skin. Use Aloe Vera gel or fresh Aloe Vera  pulp for massaging lips and keep it for 15 minutes. it gives natural moisturizing effect to lips.

Almond milk pack
Prepare almond powder now mix fresh milk in it and apply for half an hour. It is very beneficial in curing any lips problem and makes them soft.

Olive oil-lime essential oil
Take 5 table spoon olive oil and 1/2 tea spoon lime flavored essential oil. apply its layer on the lips and keep it for 20 minutes wash with cold water afterwards.

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Green tea health benefits

Gradually people are shifting towards the consumption of green tea instead of black tea. The increaseing health benefits and  popularity of green tea is making it a daily routine of thousands of people.



Importance of Catechin
The polyphenols present in green tea are known as catechin. These are of 6 types. The ECGC compound among these is of utmost importance. According to various researchers the health benefits present in green tea is because of these polyphenols only. They are more beneficial than the antioxidants present in vitamin C. Green tea helps in keeping us healthy and prevents various diseases.

Green tea benefits

People who drink at least 3 cups of green tea daily are 11 % less affected to heart diseases. It reduces the bad cholesterol in the  body and promotes the level of good cholesterol.

According to the research held on 500 women it was found that those women who consumes green tea from an early age do not have the problem of breast cancer or any other cancer.

The anti-oxidants present in green tea eliminates the side effects of free radicals which makes our skin mature at an early age.

It also helps in keeping blood pressure under control.

Green tea is best at curing food poisoning as the catechin present in green tea acts as a diseases resistance substance.

Green tea also reduces the problem of asthma and diabetes.

Weight loss



If you are planning to loose weight then there is no other perfect substitute than green tea. Its extract helps in increasing the metabolism rate of the body. Regular intake of green tea can help in loosing weight as according to researchers the catechin present in green tea helps in burning the unwanted fat from the body. It is observed that continuous consumption of green tea burns 70 calories per day that means you can loose up-to 7 pounds weight in a year.

Limited consumption

Herbal products are very beneficial but at the same time they can be harmful for health. Keep in mind that herbal items will be most beneficial to those who dont have any serious diseases. Those people who are having problems like  heart diseases, high blood pressure, kidney problems, liver or stomach problems, pregnant women should avoid drinking green tea.
Over consumption of green tea is also harmful for helath. The caffine present in it develops mood swings, sleeping disorders, anexity and unconsiousness.

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Simple beauty tips

Every woman tries all possible steps to enhance her beauty.A modern woman needs simple and quick procedure which will give an attractive and unique look. Get some perfect beauty tips form here.

Perfect beauty tips



Know your skin
Before using any product know your skin type. By doing so you will be able to choose the right product. If your skin is rough or oil free then use products containing moisturizers.

For good figure
For reducing excess calories follow the Detox Diet. Take five small meals two days a week. Take 20 grams protein shake 4 times a day. Fifth meal should be grilled or baked. Try to eat steamed vegetables.

Water for moisturizing
Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily for good metabolism. Water is good and useful for both skin and digestion.It is good fat burner also. It helps in good weight management.

Eat food before 8 at night
Avoid late hours meals. Timely dinner helps in easy digestion of food that helps the body to get enough nutrients.

Use sunscreen
Do exfoliation to get instant shine to the skin. Use a good scrub to remove dead and lifeless skin from the face and neck. It will protect your skin from sun damage and always keep your skin clean, healthy and beautiful.

Remix Moisturizer
Moisturizing your skin daily makes your skin soft and healthy  Mix 2-3 drops of moisturizer with your base and massage thoroughly in face and neck as this will protect the skin from the sun.

Facial at home
Facial gives an instant glow to your skin. For this take some drops of lemon juice and mix it with water now apply face-wash and clean with lemon water afterwards. Now apply grape seed oil on the face, it will give a natural glow on the face.

Blush on
Take enough sleep. It will give a shine to your face. To clean your face apply Shear Pink Blush and give a light touch of mascara.

Skin Cleansing
Wash your face  rose water 2-3 times a day. Mix 2-3 drops of vegetable oil in rose water. This will remove pollutants and dust accumulated on the face and skin will breathe freely.

Apply cold cream
Apply cold cream on your face at night before bed. Clean the cream with the help of a tissue and wash your face with cold water.

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Health benefits of Fiber

Although deficiency of fiber do not cause problems like malnutrition but they are very important for the healthy growth of the body. Our body needs all the nutrients in a balanced amount. Like consumption of these nutrients their digestion is of equal importance.
Fiber does not nourish the body in any way, but it plays an important role in digestion. It very important to know the different types and amount of fiber we consume.

Fiber benefits



Zero calorie diet
Fibers are zero calorie diet and are of two types, one is insoluble fiber which are rich in wheat, nuts and many vegetables. Their structure is thick and rough which do not  mix with water and that is why they get stuck to digestive system.
Soluble fiber includes oats, beans, barley and are found in many fruits. They mix in water and make a gel like material in the digestive system. It slows down the absorption of sugar which reduces the level of cholesterol form the body.

Reduces weight
The calories present in fiber helps in reducing weight also. Fiber is chewed more as it slows down the process of absorbing nutrients which makes you feel that tour stomach is full. Some fibers also make hormones in intestines which promotes hunger.

Good for health
Fiber are very beneficial to our health as they are a type of natural diet rich in curd, grape juice, natural sweeteners, nuts, sunflower seeds, beans, passion fruits, sun dried tomatoes, dry roasted soybean and herbs.

Correct quantity of fiber
The most important question that arises is the extent to which we should consume fiber. 38 grams of fiber is necessary per day. It is equivalent to 9 apples and 12 cop oatmeal. Most of the people consume 15 grams of fiber per day.
People who consume more quantities of fiber have less problems related to heart. One important thing to keep in mind it that the amount of carbohydrates consumed per day should be equal to the consumption of fiber.

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HIV/ AIDS research & ayurvedic remedies

According to the researchers of France HIV can be cured as soon as its infection starts and the situation can be overcome. But usually it is effective in only 10 percent cases.



In this study, researchers conduct a research on 14 people who had the problem of HIV and who have stopped the treatment in the middle of the process, but they did not show any signs of being reactivated viruses of HIV.
Researchers gave the name “Visconti cohort”  to the team of these patients. The treatment was started within 10 weeks when the patients get infected. The medication was stopped after taking the Antiretroviral drugs for an average of three years.

Eliminating HIV

Medicines can prevent the spread of virus but the virus already present in the body’s immune system can not be eliminated. This situation usually happens when the patient stops the consumption of medicines as the virus seems to flourish again. According to the research most of the patients who opt for small treatments fails to control the infection, but some of them gets successful. But patient on whom this research was conducted were able to control the infection of HIV up-to a decade.
Therefore it was conducted that most of the patients who undertakes the treatment were unable to control the infection but some of them gets successful to.

Ayurvedic treatment for HIV

5-15 percent patients who are infected from HIV can get free from the infection and do not have to take any medication further. HIV has become a global epidemic and modern medicines are not a proven cure.
In addition to ayurvedic treatment nutritious diet, yoga and meditation, timely Allopathic treatment for opportunistic infections and regular consultancy is very important for the proper management of this disease. Common herbs used in the treatment of HIV/ AIDS  are Amalaki, Ashwagandha and the Basil. These ayurvedic medicines are used to eliminate the virus in patients, developing immune system and cleaning of body.

 There are various herbs which acts as a powerful virus killer and these can be used combined with Allopathic medications.

 These medicines increases immunity. Along with CD4 cells CD8 are also known to fight HIV and ayurvedic medication plays its role to promote these cells in the body.

Ayurvedic medicines cleans the body, nerves and even the cells. It enhances the strength of the body and acts as a cleanser.

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Fruits responsible for weight gain

Most of the times we just start eating any fruit without knowing about its effect on health. Its not that all fruits are good for health and will help in reducing weight. But it is totally a myth that by consuming fruits and avoiding a regular meal weight can be reduced. It is very important to know if the fruit is nutritious or not.



There are some fruits which instead of reducing weight are the major causes of weight gain. Even by daily consumption of these fruits can lead to obesity. Carbohydrates are very essential for the body for regulating daily activities of the day but those fruits which contain more amount of carbohydrates increases the problem of weight gain.

Fruits responsible for over weight & obesity

Banana
Consuming banana with milk seems to be very delicious and healthy but at the same time it increases weight at a very fast rate. As milk contains protein and banana contains sugar which increases weight. Eating banana provides more and more calories which can cause the problem of obesity.

Dried Apricot
Dry apricots are like candies which people used to eat very often but they forget that it contains enough calories which is a weight gaining element and it increases the chances of obesity.

Grapes
Where one side grapes are very beneficial for the health but on the other side their over consumption results in weight gain. As grapes are the rich source of carbohydrates that is why the chances of weight gain increase.

Pineapple
Those who regularly consume pineapple can gain weight very fast as it contain calories is a good amount.

Avocados and dry fruits
Both avocados and dry fruits are rich in calories and regular intake of dry fruits like raisins and almonds can be a reason of obesity.

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Benefits of deep breathing exercise

In day to day life there are situations when you feel terribly under stress and tensed.When the person goes through a stressful situation the body undergoes various internal changes.The level of oxygen decreases,heart beat increases which effects the heart and nervous system adversely.Adequate amount of oxygen improves breathing as well as harmonies the mind and body together.



Deep breathing exercise is a kind of tool which not only relieves your body but also  de- stress you from every single problem of your life.

Benefits of deep breathing exercise:

Stimulates the nervous system
Researchers have found that deep breathing exercise helps stimulating your parasympathetic nervous system.Stress disturbs the harmony between the brain and endocrine system of the body.Thus causes insomnia,tension and adrenal fatigue.Deep breathing restores that balance,expands the lungs and relaxes your muscles.It lowers the heart rate and relaxes your body.With the normal functioning of parasympathetic nervous system, the body is able to rest, heal and digest in a lot better way.

Detoxify body
Deep breathing exercise controls the high blood pressure.It ensures that the blood should reach each and every part of the body properly.It helps cleaning the blood and flushes out all the harmful toxins from the body.

Strengthen the lung muscles
Deep breathing exercise build up the muscles of the lungs.It improves the supply of oxygen in the body.Less oxygen ends up in tiredness and lack of concentration.Lungs become strong, as the process of breathing improves.

Improves the nervous system
Deep breathing lead to increase supply of oxygen in the body.It improves the whole nervous system including the brain, the nerve centers and the spinal cord.Human brain needs 3 times more oxygen than the body for proper functioning.A healthy nervous system keeps the body active and relaxed throughout the day.

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Foods every woman must eat

Healthy eating is the need of an hour.Today, where life is surrounded by so many hectic tasks,people are unable to find a single moment to pay attention for what they are eating everyday.It includes both the sexes- the men and the women.The dietary requirements are different for both of them.



For a women healthy diet plays a very important role so that she could keep a  good balance between her family and work.Here are some foods  that could help you to be active and healthy always.

Healthy foods every woman must eat

Spinach
Spinach is rich in magnesium, minerals and contains lot of vitamins which are necessary for the healthy body.Magnesium plays a very important role in reducing the PMS symptoms such as weight gain, swelling in different parts of body, bloating and breast tenderness.

Oats
Oats are said to be the best friend of a woman’s health.Oats are helpful in keeping the heart healthy thus, maintains blood pressure at an optimum level.Oats are also very good for digestion.Oats contains Vitamin B6 which controls the mood swings .Folic acid found in oats prevents the defects that occur during birth in the babies.

Milk
Most of the women around the world suffer from deficiency of calcium.Milk is rich in calcium, as everybody knows.Every woman should include milk in her diet at any stage of her life.Milk reduces the symptoms of dreaded PMS, and when taken with Vitamin D , it prevents the problem of osteoporosis in woman.

Tomatoes
A pigment called lycopene is found in tomatoes. Lycopene prevents breast cancer in women.It also reduces the risk of getting various heart diseases in women.

Flax seeds
Omega-3 fatty acids are always recommended in a woman diet and flax seed are very good source of omega-3 fatty acids.Flax seed are said to have  anti-inflammatory characteristics which reduces the risk of developing arthritis and digestive problem in a woman.It also prevents from breast cancer.

Green tea
Green tea has anti-oxidant properties which prevents headache and depression in women.It increases the metabolic rate,fight infections,reduces the blood sugar level  and controls cholesterol.Too much of green tea should be prevented as it causes insomnia.

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Tips to reduce uric acid naturally

The production of uric acid is very common in the body.But it is helpful only when its production and elimination do not cause any other harm to the body.Uric acid is continuously produced as well as eliminated from the body at the same time.But if , the elimination process is slower than the production process, it starts building up in the body and ultimately enters the bloodstream.



Body produces uric acid as a waste product in the process of breaking down protein to get amino acid for the proper functioning of the organs.Uric acid, if not eliminated from the body can cause problems like joint pain, gout and kidney stones.Therefore, it s very necessary to have a healthy diet to lower the level of uric acid in the body.

Tips to reduce uric acid in the body:

Avoid fructose
Try to reduce the consumption of soda in your daily life.Researchers have found that people who drink soda more than 6 times a day are in higher risk of developing gout.

Healthy diet
A healthy and well balanced diet is very necessary to prevent building up of uric acid in the bloodstream.Do not consume foods rich in purine( a chemical which increases the rate of uric acid production in the body).Foods which contain purine include- shell fish, asparagus,mushrooms, cauliflower, and red meat. Also,cut down the intake of salt in your food.

Avoid alcohol
Alcohol causes dehydration in the body.Less water content in the body disrupts the proper functioning of all the organs of the body thus reducing their processing capability.If you drink beer, try to limit its consumption too.

Loose weight
Weight is a big issue related to uric acid.Obesity or heavy weight increases the level of uric acid in the body, thus causing joint pain and inflammation.

Drink lots of water
In order to prevent the urate crystal formation in the body, drink as much water as you can in a day.Drink at least 10-12 glasses of water every day.Keep your body hydrated all the time, it helps in diluting the uric acid levels in the blood.

Control Ph level
Maintain a good Ph level in the body, more than 7.As Ph level less than 7 is acidic.Include fruits and vegetables to keep your body alkaline.Try to add apples,lemons,lots of cherries, and apple cider vinegar to your diet.

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Home remedies for foot pain

Foot pain is a very common ailment to occur.It effects people of all age groups.Pain can be felt in any part of the foot-heel, sole, ankles or toes.There are numerous reason for foot pain such as age, uncomfortable shoes,diabetes, deficiency of certain minerals and fracture.



There are some home remedies that can provide you relief from the foot pain naturally.

Home remedies for foot pain:

Ice
Ice therapy is the best known therapy to reduce the foot pain.Crush some ice , put it into plastic bag and use it to massage the area where the pain occurs.Ice numbs the area of the foot where you feel pain, providing temporary relief. It also helps in reducing the swelling .Do not apply the ice pack for more than 10 minutes otherwise it will harm the nerves of the foot.

Hot and cold water
Hot and cold treatment reduces the pain instantly.This treatment can be done by applying the hot water and cold water alternatively on the affected area of the foot.Hot water promotes the flow of the blood whereas cold water reduces the swelling and inflammation.You can take 2 buckets, one filled with warm water and other with cold water.Now dip your feet one by one alternatively first in warm water bucket and then in cold water bucket.

Mustard seeds
Grind some mustard seeds and mix them in a bucket half full with warm water.Dip your feet into the bucket for atleast 10 minutes.Mustard seeds helps in removing the toxic content from the body, reduce inflammation and promotes blood circulation.

Vinegar
Take 2 buckets, add vinegar in equal amount to both the bucket.Now add some cold water to one bucket and some warm water to another bucket.Take a towel ,soak it in warm water bucket first, squeeze it and wrap it around your foot where the pain occurs ,atleast for 5 minutes.Now repeat the process with cold water bucket.Repeat it 3-4 times.

Clove oil
Clove oil is the best remedy to cure athlete’s foot, headache, and joint pain.Take few drops of clove oil and massage it on the affected area.For quick relief massage for 2-3 times a day.Clove oil improves the blood circulation and relaxes feet muscles thus reducing the pain or strain.


Foot pain ranges from minor to major in some cases.If the foot pain is minor, it is felt for some time and then it goes away by its own but if the pain is serious, it needs extra care and could lead to serious injury if not treated well in time.So it would be good if you consult your doctor if the pain persists for more than 3-4 days of time.

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Tips to keep kidney healthy

Kidneys are very important organ of the body.Studies have found that 26 million Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease.Improper functioning of kidney ups the  risks of high blood pressure, heart diseases, urinary tract infection,obesity and diabetes.Other than this,kidney stones or bladder infection once developed can be very painful and may cause unwanted harm to the other organs of the body.



Tips to keep kidney healthy:

Eat proper and  well balanced diet
Increase the intake of fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet.Cut down on salt as much as you can.Eat low fat dairy products.It helps you to keep your blood pressure at an appropriate level and you maintain a healthy body weight.Eat food which reduces the acid in your body.Include foods which are rich in fiber,vitamin K and vitamin C.Such as eggs and cabbage.

Drink plenty of water
Drink plenty of water in a day.It keeps your body hydrated, maintains a good blood circulation in the body and enables your brain to process hormones in a right manner.Water eliminates the harmful toxins from the body and keeps you healthy mentally as well as physically.

Alkaline diet
There are some foods that leave an acidic effect in your body.It harm the kidneys.Therefore, try to increase the intake of food such as green leafy vegetables,low sodium high-fiber breads and dark colored fruits which helps maintains a good pH level in your body, by reducing the acidic content.

Avoid smoking
Smoking badly effects your heart as well as your kidneys.Smoking tightens the arteries which leads to nephrosclerosis, coronary artery disease and damage the ability of kidney to flush out toxins from the body.Smoking also increases the blood pressure which disrupts the proper functioning of kidneys.

Increase intake of magnesium
Sometimes, high blood pressure and magnesium deficiency in the body leads to dis-functioning of kidney.Keep a check on your diet and make sure that your diet includes seeds, dark green vegetables, whole grains and nuts.


Limit the use of alcohol,dark cola drinks and beer.They may harm your kidneys very badly.Keep a check on your calories and cholesterol level.And  maintain a healthy body weight.

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Healthy remedy for common health issues

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” , but not only apple there are lots of other food items which can help in curing various health issues. A good diet is capable of giving full energy to the body to fight diseases. Know more about the health benefits of food.

Health problems and remedies



Sleep disorder
Main causes of sleeping disorder are stress and the lack of glucose in the brain.  When the level of oxygen reduces in the mind is results in less sleep and increases the temper.

Remedy- Add orange and lime juice in your diet. Drink water is a regular interval of time. The vitamins present in lime and orange will keep to stress free and will help in eliminating the unwanted elements from the body.


Anemia
Most of the women suffer from the problem of blood loss or anemia. Due to this problem mensuration cycle gets disturbs and causes dizziness. The main cause of anemia in the body is less amount of hemoglobin in the body.

Remedy - Include iron rich elements in your daily diet like spinach, beetroot, banana, milk and sprouts. All these food items are capable of increasing the level of hemoglobin in the body.


Diabetes
Sugar is not the cause of diabetes, rather the level of sugar increases in the blood because of diabetes. Because of wrong food habits the working capacity of beta cells in the body stops which causes diabetes.

Remedy- Avoid eating junk food and oily food. Keep away from calorie food like meat, dairy products and packed food. Food which is rich in fiber like sesame seeds, cashew nuts, pumpkins and sprouts should be taken daily.


High blood pressure
This is also one of the result of irregular lifestyle.In high blood pressure speed of blood increases in the arteries which increases the pressure in the arteries and the level of cholesterol increases.

Remedy- Take care of two important things- Never eat harmful and packed food. Eat food items rich in potassium and minerals. They reduces the amount of sodium present in the blood. By following this diet you can easily control your blood pressure.

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Troga- A new form of fitness yoga

Troga is a kind of yoga introduced recently. Troga is the combination of yoga and TRX. TRX is a resistance training which uses ropes and webbing. Troga is created by Lucas, who was a former rugby league player and has been teaching yoga from the past 5 years.



Troga is a form of yoga which is done by using a set of ropes and webbing attached to the ceiling.Body weight plays a very important role in Troga as it acts as a resistance while performing it.

Lucas started practicing yoga in the year 2010 when he had to run an ultra marathon of 100 kms. But the daily hard-work was not producing the proper results, what Lucas wanted.So someone suggested him to try yoga.

Lucas states that there was a time when he was not even able to touch his toes, but yoga and regular PT sessions from his trainer made him more mobile and free from injury.
Lucas, along with his trainer has decided to open Flow Athletic in Sydney’s Paddington to offer classes on the internet for rest of the people of the country.People in Australia  has started practicing Troga. Along with the regular sessions of Troga, Lucas has also planned to provide Bike-Asana(spin/yoga) classes to his students.

Bike-Asana is a very popular from of yoga among hollywood celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Kidman.

The classes of Troga are open for people of all ages.Troga is one of the best kind of workout for an athlete to practice.Troga strengthens abdomen and works on joints and muscles.

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Mouth blisters home remedies

Mouth blisters are very painful and it becomes very difficult to eat food. Even the person is unable to drink water properly. However its perfect cure exist around us, that is home remedies.  Unbalanced diet, upset stomach, and tobacco are some of the leading cause of mouth blisters. Check out some home remedies to prevent mouth ulcers.

Home remedies to prevent mouth blisters



1.Add little amount of liquorice powder with honey and apply its paste on mouth blisters at the same time allow the saliva to drip out.

2.It is suggested to chew the juicy flavor of the leaves of Malabar nuts which is a medicinal plant.

3.Apply the paste of liquorice powder, honey and catechu on blisters. It is very beneficial in curing mouth ulcers.

4.Mixing catechu with the soft leaves of guava and chewing it daily provides relief from blisters and cure them as soon as possible.

5.Add little honey on dry betel leaves and chew it. This will cure the problem of blisters within some days.

6.Take out the juice of betel leaves and mix them with pure ghee is very beneficial and eliminate the problem of mouth blisters.

7.Mix lemon juice with honey and gargle daily helps in preventing from blisters.

8.Consume more and more amount of water to keep your stomach clean so that blisters can be prevented.

9.Make fine powder of dried mushrooms and apply on mouth. You will experience the benefit after some days.

10.Drink buttermilk 3 to 4 times a day as this will reduce the blisters very fast.

11.After eating food try to eat little amount of jaggery. It is very beneficial in preventing blisters.

12.Apply the paste of rosemary and alumen as it eliminates the problem of blisters permanently.