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ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME

The top 10 foods that will improve your eyesight

By Guest Blogger, Bob O.

The top 10 foods that will improve your eyesight


Millions of people worldwide suffer from eyes infections such as cataracts and other age-related eye diseases. The diseases are mostly brought about due to eye inflammation as well as oxidation.

 

However, over the years, many studies on eye health show that chronic eye diseases can be reduced by foods rich in nutrients zeaxanthin and lutein – and these nutrients can similarly improve your current eye sight.

 

Other related research has shown that foods rich in Vitamins C, E and zinc are also good in preventing eye diseases caused by old age and can enhance your current eye health for better vision, not only throughout your life, but in the day to day!

 

We’ve collaborated with Simon Donne Opticians, eye care specialists in Bedford in the UK, to create a list of the top 10 foods that will improve your eyesight the most, so try and incorporate these into your diet for healthy eyes – now and always!

 

1. Spinach

Spinach contains zeaxanthin and lutein that reduces the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration development. Lutein offers protection to the eye by creating some pigments that prevent eye damages caused by harmful UV light from the sun. If the eye contains more pigments, they are less likely to get damaged and can therefore prolong good eyesight and, even reverse some prior pigment damage.

 

2. Carrots

Carrots contain Vitamin A, and this absorbs light energy from the eyes as well as giving light adjustment during the night (yes, the age-old idea of carrots helping you see in the dark does have some factual basis!). To break down the thick cell wall of the carrot, cook with or eat them with a little olive oil so as to ease the absorption of nutrients into the body.

 

3. Dark berries

These contain anthocyanins that prevent blindness caused by cataracts and macular degeneration. They offer good night vision. The dark berries also strengthen the blood capillaries to enable them to efficiently transport blood and nutrients to the eyes.

 

4. Oranges

Oranges are renowned for being rich in Vitamin C, a vitamin that prevents the risks of cataracts development to keep your eyes healthy and strong.

 

5. Fish

Fresh oily fish such as tuna, salmon, trout and mackerel contain docosahexaenoic acid that is present in the retina. If the level of the acid is low, it causes dryness in the eye. The Omega 3 found in the oily fish leads to the reduction of inflammation that causes eye dryness. Keeping your eyes moist will help improve your eyesight, keeping them fresh and healthy.

Two servings of oily fish a week are good enough for maintenance of good eyesight.

 

6. Almonds

Almonds contain Vitamin E that protects the eye from oxidation and radical damage. This prevents damage and development of cataracts caused by UV light from the sun.

 

7. Beef

Red beef contains zinc that helps in the releasing of Vitamin A from the liver. The vitamin is then used in tissues in the eyes to improve eyesight.

 

8. Corn

Corn is rich in lutein and zeaxanthin that protect the eye from cataracts. The lutein and zeaxanthin increases if the corn is cooked for a longer period.

 

9. Broccoli

This common vegetable contains a huge amount of Vitamin C as well as beta-carotene, both which boosts eyesight. It is also rich in lutein and zeaxanthin – certainly an eye health superfood!

 

10. Eggs

Apart from proteins which aid healthy eyesight, eggs are also rich in lutein, Omega 3 and Vitamin E alongside other nutrients and vitamins that boosts eyesight as well as preventing the risk of eye infections.

We hope you found this article useful, and do let us know your eye-healthy recipes so that we can share more exciting eyesight tips to you and other readers!

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BEAUTY

Makeup Tips for Acne Prone Skin

By Guest Blogger, Sophia A.

Makeup Tips for Acne Prone Skin

Makeup and acne often seem to be locked in a repetitive cycle. You use makeup to cover the acne, but then the makeup causes more breakouts, so you use more makeup, and so on.

How can you effectively cover acne and create the appearance of flawless skin without using the heavy, oily products that might provoke more breakouts?

Fortunately, there are a variety of makeup solutions that provide great coverage without exacerbating acne-prone skin, and not all of them cost a fortune.

But first, a word about makeup labels and their ingredients.

Starting with “Non-comedogenic†makeup which is also sometimes called “non-acnegenic.†While this means that the makeup won’t clog pores, and therefore won’t cause breakouts the truth is that there is no set standard for what that term means or which ingredients are formulas are non-comedogenic. While it’s nice to see that on the label, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the product won’t cause breakouts.

People with acne-prone skin should avoid heavy, thick, or solid makeup products. It can be tempting to try these when looking for great coverage, but the ingredients that make these products thick often promote breakouts.

Avoid makeup with a lot of added ingredients, particularly unnecessary ones like fragrances. And always avoid makeup with any alcohol in it to avoid an acne-causing reaction.

Keep in mind that a lot of makeup labels and terminology are simply marketing language designed to sell the product. Unless the brand has invested in independent, scientific, clinical trials to back up their claims, treat everything with a healthy dose of skepticism.

When shopping for makeup for acne-prone skin, there are a few helpful things to look out for such as:

 

A BB or CC Cream with Salicylic Acid and Sun Protection

By combining light coverage, salicylic acid, and sun cream, a BB or CC cream unites the functions of several products into one. Salicylic acid helps clear pores and prevent acne, and the combination means that you’re not layering multiple products onto your face.

Try the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Skin Perfector with salicylic acid and SPF 30

Photo Provided by Guest Blogger, Duane R.

A Spot Treatment and Concealer in One

While everyone with acne seems to be accustomed to following a spot treatment with a separate concealer, some products combine both, so you’re covering acne while treating it at the same time.

Try the Dermalogica Concealing Spot Treatment with light pigment and salicylic acid

 

A Color Correcting Primer

Most people with acne have a lot of redness and irritation that they need to cover. A color correcting primer with shades of green will neutralize excess redness and even out skin tone, texture, and color. Many also come with beneficial, skin-soothing ingredients.

Try the Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Primer.

 

A Lightweight Foundation That Covers and Fights Acne at The Same Time

Many foundations come with skin nourishing and acne-fighting ingredients while still offering the coverage that you need to cover up breakouts. It’s worth trying a few different ones to find the one that works best for your skin needs and tone.

Try the e.l.f. Acne Fighting Foundation, which includes salicylic acid, witch-hazel, tea tree, and aloe

 

An Acne-Fighting Mattifying Powder

 Many powders are thick and clog pores. Look for a powder that is loose and lightweight, and it may help to find one that contains salicylic acid to prevent breakouts.

Try the Neutrogena SkinClearing Mineral Powder with salicylic acid and vitamins A and C.

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Whatever your makeup regimen, it is especially important for people with acne-prone skin to thoroughly cleanse and condition every night. Even the best makeup will clog pores and cause breakouts if it isn’t completely removed at the end of the day.

If you are using an acne-fighting skin care regimen, follow the system as instructed. If you aren’t using a skin-care system, here are some tips to follow nightly:

  • Start with a good makeup remover to get all the makeup off your face. It’s only after the makeup is removed that a cleanser can target oily skin and clogged pores,
  • Follow with a gentle exfoliating cleanser. Avoid the temptation to use harsh cleansers that further irritate and inflame the skin. Acne-prone skin does not require more aggressive cleaning.
  • If needed, follow cleansing with a topical acne treatment or spot treatment
  • If not using an acne treatment, calm oily skin with a toner. A toner isn’t necessary for dry skin.

Remember that severe, ongoing acne is best treated by a professional dermatologist, who can prescribe the right medication for your needs.

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ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME

The Modern Alternatives To DIY

The Modern Alternatives To DIY

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In the modern world, there are more and more products coming out which enable you to handle aspects of your own life. From easy-to-use painting tools to furniture which comes in a flat box, there’s never been a better time for those that love to get their hands dirty. For everyone else, though, the idea of DIY can become on you dread. It doesn’t have to be this way, though. Along with DIY, modern technology also makes it a lot easier to skip DIY altogether, and this post is going to be showing you how.

Painting & Decorating

If you’ve ever painted a room, you probably have some idea of the difficulty you can have while you’re doing it. It takes years to develop the skills to paint a room professionally. Of course, though, you don’t have to spend your time doing this; someone else is willing. Websites like Fiverr make it nice and easy to find professionals to help you with this sort of work. It’s worth making sure that you read plenty of reviews while doing this if you want the best service.

The only laborious thing you will certainly still have to do when hiring someone else to do the hard work is picking the colors and the motif that you are looking for. Whether it’s a room for living, the feel of a luxurious bathroom, a fun cave for hangouts or maybe, you are still searching to find more fun inspiration for creating and decorating that perfect room, the point, you must be the one with the final say because you’re the one that’s going to have to live with it.

Decor & Design

Once you have a room painted, carpets installed, and all of the other little bits done, it’ll be time to start filling it with some furniture. Choosing the items for a room like this can be very hard. You have loads of choices out there, and even a simple, light and relaxing bedroom can be hard to achieve. Thankfully, loads of companies offer sets of pieces, giving you the chance to match all of your items with one purchase. Along with this, with the building services they sell, you should have everything to make your rooms nice and easy.

Cleaning Up

Of course, a large part of the work you do to your home isn’t in the form of big efforts, making loads of change at once. Instead, cleaning is what you’ll be doing the most. This part of life can be very challenging to deal with, but it doesn’t have to be this way. A professional cleaning company can provide you with weekly services which cut down your time doing this job by a huge amount. Along with this, choosing the right materials will also help in your cleanly efforts.

The Garden

Finally, as the last part of your home you’ll be working on, it’s time to think about the garden. Most people rarely consider this area, and it can show after just a matter of months. To avoid an overgrown mess, like your cleaning, you can have your green areas handled by someone else. Professional gardening is a very common business, so it should be nice and easy to find someone nearby who can help. Along with this, though, you could also look into some landscaping options which will make the garden much easier to manage.

Hopefully, this post will enable you to start putting some extra ease into your daily life. A lot of people neglect this sort of work, worrying that they don’t have the time or skills to handle it. Of course, though, this isn’t a problem if you let someone else do the hard stuff.

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What is the benefits of owning an Air Purifier in your child’s room?

By Guest Blogger Denis L.

What is the benefits of owning an Air Purifier in your child’s room?

 

 

Protecting your children and grandchildren is a parent’s ultimate responsibility and is important especially these days.  We want healthy, happy, thriving children and focus our efforts in assuring that they have everything that they need to succeed.  Air Purifiers take the air that we breathe and make sure that it is the best it can be for you and your kids who can be more susceptible to airborne based pathogens giving you added peace of mind that you’re doing everything that you need to keep you and your family safe and breathing easily.

So, what’s the big deal about an air purifier and why do you need it?  Well, the main thing that they do is to scrub the air and remove airborne pathogens, dust, and bacteria that may be flying through the air of your home you not even know it.  Just like the air outside, air in your home may be littered with nasty microscopic bugs trying to get your children sick, and we can’t have that, can we?  An air purifier will remove these and other pesky pollutants to decrease the number of bad particles in the air to help your children breathe and remain healthy by increasing the air quality in your home.

For newborn (and especially premature) babies, air quality is essential in the early development of the lungs.  You want to ensure that the best possible environment is created to ease your child from the sterile environment of the hospital to your home.  Pet dander and second-hand smoke are especially harmful to babies and an air purifier removes these from the air with ease.  Though you may not be a smoker yourself, second-hand smoke can lead to developmental defects and links have now been shown to cause lung issues and asthma well into adulthood, if not your child’s entire life.  Removing the dander (for cats or dogs) and smoke from your home, as well as any other pollutants, creates an environment for your child to thrive.  We recommend that if you smoke, or have a family member that does, or have pets in the home that you get an air purifier as soon as possible.

When it comes to air purifiers, there are many options for those considering purchasing one.  Choosing the correct one for you and your family will depend on a few important factors.  The main factor to take into consideration is the size of area you’re trying to purify.  It may make sense to put one only in your child’s room, but it would only be effective while they’re in their room.  How much time does your child spend there over time spent in the rest of the house?  Room purifiers can handle anywhere between 200-500 square feet on average depending on the model.  Getting an air purifier that covers the whole house is a much better option not only for you children, but for your whole family as well to benefit from having an air purifier.  These purifiers mostly attach to the main heating or cooling system of your home and ensure that the whole home has clean air to breathe.

After you’ve chosen the appropriate size of air purifier for your needs you’ll need to choose an appropriate brand to make the best decision for you and your family.  Each brand’s purifiers are configured differently so keep this in mind when making your decision.  Is the filter reusable or does it need to be purchased each year and if that’s the case, how expensive is it?  This should be taken into consideration with the price of the purifier itself to compare prices between brands.  There are even some purifiers that don’t need filters, but could be more expensive initially.  Taking the time to weigh these options with the appropriate maintenance fees for later use will allow you to make an informed decision and ensure that you can keep this air purifier running all year to ensure that your family is as healthy as possible.

Also take into consideration you own unique circumstances.  Do you have problems with second hand smoke or pet dander?  Some brands specialize in one or the other (and some do specialize in both) so taking this into consideration will make sure that your air purifier works best for your home.  All air purifiers clean the air, it’s just what specifically would work best for your family in your particular situation.

The new focus on air quality aligns with the popularity of air purifiers.  From checking air quality levels on our phones to it being a regular part of newscasts now, people are more aware of the air they breathe.  Air quality is important outside the home, why not inside as well?  Everyone benefits from having an air purifier from: elderly, newborns, asthma sufferers, and the normal everyday person with not health or respiratory problems.

One of the best things about the air purifiers today is that they’re not huge, bulky units that take up a ton of floor space.  They are compact and can easily be moved from room to room.  Depending on your circumstances you may even have yours be portable and take to work or on vacation to a cabin or hotel.  They are normally light weight and make transportation super easy.  These small portable types are even powerful enough to purify your whole home’s air making these great, sensible options with the ease of still being portable if needed.  This is also really important if you’re planning to move so you can take your air purifier with you when you leave!

Any purifier that you purchase will come with a HEPA Air Purifier Filter.  A HEPA filter is a high-efficiency particular air filter that can remove more than 99% of dust particles making a significant improvement in the air quality of your home.  HEPA is specifically targeted for those have respiratory issues such as Emphysema, COPD, and asthma and can even help children and young people reduce their likelihood of contracting these later in life as adults.  HEPA filters also ease symptoms for those with respiratory issues like asthma by alleviating almost all the dust that accumulates in your home.

Dogs are a man’s best friend but can definitely affect the air quality in your home with dander and pet smells.  The air purifier is your best kept secret weapon to have pets in the homes but not the smells or dander that comes along with them.  This can help you make the decision to enrich your family’s lives by getting a pet also or increasing your air quality with your favorite pooch that you already have.  Plus, even if you don’t bathe them up a regular basis (or semi-regular we won’t judge), you will still have nice, pure air to breathe so friends and family won’t even know!  How great is that?

Purchasing an air purifier also doesn’t have to break the bank.  While the ones that purify your whole home are obviously more expensive, anything is better than nothing.  Take the time to research which air purifier would work best in your situation whether you’re looking for the whole home purifier or just for a room.  There are reputable companies online and a ton of review sites that place them side by side for easy comparison.  You’ll know which works best when taking into consideration the price, specialty of dander, smoke, or both; and the filter options.  Plus, the manufacturers understand that it will become part of your home décor and are more visually pleasing than previously years with many different size and color options.  Some even have LED lights and menus.  Any air purifier that you purchase will become a valued part of your home and a stylish addition as well.

To review, we definitely recommend a whole home air purifier over a one or two-room models.  There are even ones that best humidifier for babies rooms and their susceptible respiratory systems.  These are especially beneficial for young children or those born premature to help them thrive.  Take care of yourself and family by taking control of the air you breathe in your home and make the best decision for your budget.  Your family, your friends, your pets, and houseguests will all appreciate the investment you made in their health and increasing the air quality where you’re at most, your home!

 Source: The Soothing Air

 

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All You Need To Know About How To Fix Dry Scalp

By Guest Blogger Paula R.

All You Need To Know About How To Fix Dry Scalp

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What should we do when a sudden outbreak of white flake and intolerable itchiness happen to your scalp? Most people give no second thoughts that it must be dandruff, and go straight online for the best anti-dandruff shampoo. However, there is another quite similar condition that people are often confused with dandruff, which is the dry scalp.

In this article, I want to share with you the difference between these two conditions and how to fix dry scalp for good.

How can you tell what the problem with your hair is?

Dandruff is usually present throughout the year. Meanwhile, dry scalp appears when the weather is dry and cold. The difference in temperature will make the scalp difficult to regulate and maintain moisture.

Dry scabs are usually smaller than dandruff scabs, but its irritability is no less than that of dandruff. Sufferers might also feel that their scalp is severely stretched if they could not fix dry scalp conditions sooner.

What are the causes of the dry scalp?

In ordinary people, the scalp will remove 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells a day. The sebaceous glands cannot produce enough sebum to supply the skin and hair is the direct cause of dry scalp.  These factors might result in the inhibition of oil production for the hair:

  • Exposure to dirty water
  • Poor diet
  • Hair damage by the weather, especially in the winter
  • Misuse of cosmetics and gels for styling
  • Inappropriate hair care and treatment
How to fix dry scalp completely

The first step to taking care of dry scalp is to avoid the above and change some of your hair care habits.

1. Use moisturizing oil with natural ingredients

You need to find out the oil and choose the right shampoo. It is best to choose products with natural ingredients and moisturizing effect, which will prevent your hair from drying longer. You can also use a moisturizing cream for your hair. You should use cold water to wash your hair because hot water will make your hair even drier.

2. Avoid hair styling products

Products containing perfume or alcohol can lead to dry scalp. But the most important thing is that you do not give up the habit of using gels, hair sprays or styling creams as they can dry your hair.

3. Use pure essential oils (2-3 times a week)

Coconut oil is always a good candidate for dry hair care, as well as a comprehensive moisturizer for both skin and hair. You can apply coconut oil directly to your hair and scalp, massaging it gently so that the oil is completely absorbed.

Use a soft towel soaked in coconut oil for the hair in an hour. This way also stimulates hair growth. Also, you can combine olive oil with coconut oil to achieve better results.

Moreover, lavender essential oil can moisturize the scalp and hair, helping to increase the elasticity and health of the hair.

4. How to fix dry scalp with natural hair mask
Lemon juice and olive oil

Ingredients:

  • A teaspoon of lemon juice
  • Half a cup of small olive oil

Procedure:

  • Wash your hair thoroughly then pat dry it
  • Apply this mixture to your hair, massaging it gently. After that, wrap the hair with a large towel or a hood for about 30 minutes and then wash with warm water.
  • For this method, lemon juice works to remove dandruff. Olive oil nourishes the hair from the inside. Use olive oil with lemon hair should only apply every two weeks, should not be too much abuse. Using the hair styling with olive oil, we can also cycle with a hair treatment method with the following olive oil.

When using olive oil, the natural ingredients available in olive oil such as vitamins A, D, E and especially the antioxidants will cleanse dandruff, itching, moisturizing the hair, helping the hair nourishes the scalp deeply from within, smoothing shimmy hair very quickly.

Honey and Olive Oil

Ingredients:

  • Half a cup of olive oil
  • Two teaspoons of honey

Procedure:

  • Pour this mixture and beat them up.
  • Firstly, apply this mixture to the hair right after washing then gently massage the scalp for 3 to 5 minutes. After that make an incubation of hair with a towel to create heat, moisten the deeper, you can also use the hair dryer to create heat outside the towel offline. After 15 – 20 minutes, wash your hair with lukewarm water.

Use this method every two weeks to fix dry scalp and alleviate the itchiness.

Eggs and yogurt

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • Two tablespoons of honey
  • Four tablespoons of yogurt
  • A tablespoon of almond oil

Procedure

Mix this mixture and apply it to your hair and scalp. Eggs are rich in protein and yogurt is a natural moisturizer.  Apply this hair mask once a week for the best results.

The best way to fix dry scalp

Finally, it is always better to keep your scalp stay hydrated rather than struggling with how to fix dry scalp when it happens. These are useful pieces of advice for healthy scalp and hair.

  • Protect your hair from the sun: Contamination with ultraviolet radiation is one of the causes of dry hair, so you should carefully cover your hair when out.
  • Drink plenty of water: You need to consume 2 to 3 liters of water a day, drink plenty early in the morning and less in the evening. Also, remember to avoid alcohol and coffee.
  • Prepare a nutritious diet: Your diet should be diverse with foods such as nuts, eggs, dairy products, and soya, etc. These foods provide iron, zinc, vitamin, omega-3 for a healthy scalp.

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Reference

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4387693/