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Natural Ways to Enhance Your Beauty

By, Tia Cristy

Natural Ways to Enhance Your Beauty

Beauty starts internally, there’s no doubt. However, we live in a time with resources, knowledge and technology where if you are unhappy with your physical appearance, you can change it.

If you have the financial means and a sound drive, finding a good doctor to perform surgeries like breast enhancement or procedures like laser therapy to enhance your outer appearance is a good option. Just remember to do your research on the procedure as well as the practice. It might be a quicker result than trying natural remedies, but with the pros there are cons to think of like cost, pain and recovery.

Trying to make yourself look better naturally comes at a cost too. In most cases, the results take time and patience, along with the most important factor… consistency.

And just like the saying goes, beauty is from the inside out, there’s absolute truth in that. Being internally healthy gives a healthier outward appearance.

Be sure to drink a lot of water and eat your vitamins

Drinking eight 8oz. of water on a daily basis is the minimum. Water is in everything we eat and drink. So even if you aren’t hitting the tap or bottle, you are getting some water, but the clear liquid is the best option to make sure you’re getting your daily dose. Water flushes the system. That includes the blood and organs, which when those things are in good shape so is your largest organ… your skin. Once you flush the system, you must restore it with the good stuff… minerals, vitamins and amino acids. You’ll find the best sources for all of these things in veggies and proteins like meats and fish as well as seeds and beans.

Eating the right things won’t just help reshape your figure because you’ll be treating your metabolism well, it also helps the skin look better. Eating specific foods can have bonus benefits, for example eating Fenugreek seeds frequently can stimulate breast enlargement. If you’re trying to lose a few pounds, try foods higher in B-12 to wake up a sluggish system.

Put some light in your life

We all need Vitamin D.  We can get it in a pill or by drinking some milk, but don’t forget the sun gives it to us naturally. I’m all about sunscreen, but studies have shown that we can’t collect Vitamin D from the sun while wearing sunblock. Studies recommend only spending five to ten minutes in the sun without sunblock. Now if you’re planning on spending a lot of time in the sun, you should put sunblock on a half-hour before going outside so it can soak into the skin for the full effect. Your future skin will thank you for it.

Also, another light is repairing skin damage. Red lights are being used to repair damage and stimulate collagen. These red lights can reduce red spots, tighten skin and diminish wrinkles. Skin cells shed by the thousands, so repair is possible, however consistency is key with this as well. But this kind of therapy can help you shed years.

Be Radiant

With a little effort and maintenance, you can change your outward appearance. Remember, you are beautiful. But radiance certainly comes from inside of you and imitates by how you treat others. So be radiant! Treat others well and treat yourself well and you’ll become aware of your outer beauty as a result.

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7 easy ways to get rid of blackheads on cheeks

By Guest Blogger Veronica P.

7 easy ways to get rid of blackheads on cheeks

Blackheads are a skin condition where small bumps appear on your cheeks, your nose or your T – zone due to clogged pores with oil and dead skin cells. It is a mild kind of acne that occurs most popularly in teenager and premenstrual women. Since blackheads can draw attention from others to you, make you feel embarrassed and destroy your image in public, banishing them right away seems to be an urgent issue. There are many different ways to treat blackheads. You can use natural home remedies such as baking soda, honey or turmeric. Alternatively, using several kits that are meant for pore minimizer is another excellent choice. And continue scrolling down as in this article, we will introduce seven easy ways which have been figured out to be quickest and most efficient to remove them away.

Baking Soda

Well, yes. It’s baking soda. It is not only used for baking and in culinary aspects, but the antiseptic contained in baking soda also possesses fantastic exfoliant properties to wash away dead skin cells and excess oil produced in your skin. Also, baking soda is a fantastic contender against those troublesome blackheads. After using baking soda, you will find out your surface is smooth and soft. Moreover, baking soda can neutralize the skin’s pH level to promote the skin produce minor oil.

How to use:

  • Add a tbsp of baking soda with two tablespoons of water and mix them well to create a paste in a ceramic bowl.
  • Apply the mixture/paste on your affected skin and let it sit for 10 minutes
  • Rinse off with warm water
  • Repeat the process once or twice weekly to get rid of dirt and dead skin cells that can clog your pores, which result in blackheads.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is not only a typical breakfast cereal because this nutrient-rich grain is effective at treating different skin conditions especially blackheads and irritated skin. It acts as a gentle cleanser as well as an exfoliant. Also, it can loosen clogged pores which can cause blackheads. It contains high antioxidants as well as anti-inflammatory properties which can significantly soothe irritation, get rid of dead skin cells, and absorb excess oil.

How to use:

  • Take a sufficient amount of oatmeal and cook to cover all your affected skin, ensure that you use clean water since it is free of contaminants.
  • Let the oatmeal to cool down before applying it.
  • Apply the grain to the affected skin and let it sit for 10 minutes before washing with warm water.
  • Repeat the process once on a daily basis to get the best results. You can seek for an excellent face mask that contains oatmeal to apply as well.

Lemon Juice

Lemon consists of AHA – a citric acid which acts as a natural astringent to get rid of dead skin cells which are the culprit of clogging your pores. Lemon juice also contains a high amount of vitamin C that regulates collagen production to improve your skin health and get rid of scarring due to acne as well.

How to use:

  • Wash your face clean with your gentle and natural cleanser.
  • Squeeze half of the lemon to get the juice from an organic lemon and use a cotton ball to dip in the liquid.
  • Gently dab the cotton swab on your affected skin.
  • Let it sit for 10 minutes before washing off with clean water.
  • Alternatively, you can choose to let it sit overnight and wash off again in the morning.
  • Do this once a day to get the best results.

Cinnamon

Do you know that cinnamon comprises a high amount of anti-bacterial spice which can be used as an aromatic face mask to get rid of a blackhead? Apart from these incredible properties, cinnamon can eliminate flaky skin and acne, and it can work as a body scrub to achieve more glowing and smoother complexion.

How to use:

  • Mix organic cinnamon powder with honey in the ratio of 1:2 to create a paste.
  • Apply a thin layer of the mixture on your affected skin and let it sit for about 15 minutes.
  • Rinse off with your cleanser and then apply moisturizer on your skin
  • Repeat the process to get the best results.

Green Tea

The antioxidants and vitamin in the green tea can absorb excess oil and mitigate the inflammation in the acne-prone skin and avoid further damage.

How to use:

  • Boil 1 cup of water
  • Steep two bags of green tea for one hour
  • Pour the drink into a glass and cool down to warm water only.
  • Dab the liquid on the affected skin and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • Wash off with water and apply moisturizers on your skin. Also, if your skin is acne – prone skin, moisturizers play a vital role in how to get rid of acne.
  • Repeat the process once on a daily basis.

 

 Turmeric

Turmeric is not only a unique spice in the culinary aspects, but it is also potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The typical spice can stain skin, therefore, to avoid this problem, you can use Kasturi turmeric which is a non – edible variety.

How to use:

  • Mix a sufficient amount of Kasturi turmeric with water and coconut oil to create a paste
  • Dab it on your affected skin and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
  • Wash it off with warm water.
  • Repeat the process on a daily basis.

Honey

Honey contains antiseptic and antibacterial properties to get rid of blackheads by removing germs and impurities which can clog pores. Moreover, it can work as the natural antiseptic, the antibiotic and antiviral agent that can help to get rid of dirt from the clogged pores of the skin to clean blackheads and tighten and hydrate the pores to attain a brighter complexion.

In case, you develop allergic or sensitive condition to honey, you can use another option to treat blackheads.

How to use:

  • Heat one tbsp of pure honey in a glass jar till it is warm enough to touch.
  • You can put the jar into a bowl of boiling water to get the warm honey
  • Use a cotton swab to dab the warm honey on the affected skin.
  • Let it sit for 10 minutes and remove with a damp cloth.
  • Alternatively, you can let it sit overnight for better outcomes.
  • You can wash it off in the next morning.
  • Repeat the process once on a daily basis.

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Is Your Kitchen Encouraging A Healthy Lifestyle?

Is Your Kitchen Encouraging A Healthy Lifestyle?

When you are thinking about how your kitchen is designed, you may or may not find that it is conducive to your goal to be healthy. We all want to be as healthy as possible, and ensuring your kitchen is falling in line with that goal might prove to be essential. There are a number of ways in which your kitchen can help or hinder you attempt to be healthy, so it is worth looking at it in as much detail as possible. Without further ado, let’s look at what you can do to make your kitchen help you be healthier.

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The Fruit Bowl

There is psychological research which claims to have found that if you have fruit on display you are more likely to eat more of it. Clearly, eating fruit is always good for you, so finding a prominent place for your fruit bowl is probably going to be a good idea. When your fruit bowl is in a clear spot, you will find yourself eating more fruit and there is no doubt that that will be beneficial for your health. You might even choose to have a veg bowl on display for those vegetables which can survive outside of the refrigerator. Try this and see – you might be surprised at what a difference it makes, and how quickly it makes it.

The Refrigerator

Speaking of the refrigerator, this too will need some attention if you really want to make your kitchen as health-conscious as possible. There is actually much to be said for the choice of refrigerator, and if you are stocking up a new kitchen or revamping an old one, it’s worth spending a little time finding the right one. Good quality sub zero refrigerators are designed so as to avoid cross-contamination. This in turn will mean that your vegetables and so on are much healthier to eat, contain less additional matter, and will also taste much better. Of course, you should endeavor to have sub zero refrigerator repair carried out regularly, so that it remains in the same condition and continues to be useful for this purpose.

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The Atmosphere

If you can work towards an atmosphere which is happy, healthy and joyful, then it is likely that this will make a difference to how you feel about food in general. Attitude is everything: as long as you feel the right way, you will find that it is extremely easy to take the steps that you should be taking. Getting the atmosphere right can be tricky, of course, and it can take some time to perfect it, but it is worth spending that tie doing so, as it will profoundly alter the way that you approach the entire subject. A renovation is a great opportunity to get started on this, but you can do it at any time.

With the above taken care of, your kitchen is much more likely to help rather than hinder your progress towards a healthier you.

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Give Your Body an ‘MOT’ To Keep It Running Well!

Give Your Body an ‘MOT’ To Keep It Running Well!

You take your car for an MOT and service every year to pick up on an existing and potential faults, why not do the same for your body? You only get one, so to live a happy and healthy life it makes sense that you will do some maintenance on it every now and again. Go to see professionals that can ensure everything is working well, and spot developing issues before they turn into larger ones. Here are a few ways you can go about it!

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Eyes

As they say, eyes are windows to the soul. However they’re also windows to our health, and having a checkup at the optician can do more than just make sure your vision is up to scratch. Various health conditions can cause changes in the eye long before you have any other symptoms meaning some illnesses can be picked up in the earlier stages. Opticians can spot everything from diabetes to HIV. On top of this, an optician will make sure your vision is up to scratch for things like driving. It’s normal for our sight to deteriorate slightly as we age, so it could be a case of needing glasses, contact lenses or laser eye surgery to put things right.

Ears

Our hearing is another very important sense, and something none of us would want to go wrong. Again, hearing can decline as we age but conditions like tinnitus can also cause issues. If you’re experiencing frequent ear infections, having a specialist treat this or go in for an ear cleaning could be a wise move. They will also be able to advise you on the source of the problem so you’re able to put it right.

Teeth

Nice teeth are something that make us look and feel good- a beautiful smile is always going to be an attractive asset. But of course, our teeth need to be healthy to be functional too. Weak, worn or loose teeth can break or come out entirely when you’re eating and can cause a significant amount of pain too. Visit a dentist to make sure everything is in order. They will be able to spot plaque, decay and other problems in the early stages when it’s easy to put right. Left further you could end up with abscesses, tooth loss and all kinds of problems so it pays to keep on top of it

Blood Pressure

High blood pressure can lead to all kinds of health problems, so it makes sense to keep an eye on this. If you’re generally in good health, just having it done once a year to make sure it’s in the normal range should be fine. High blood pressure can be a result of stress, high salt diet and excess body weight, so if yours is higher than it should be then it’s time to make some lifestyle changes. If it’s very high, it may have to be controlled with medication to prevent damage to your body.

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Do you Feel Tired all the Time? – Check These 4 Surprising Reasons

By Guest Blogger Nicole N.

Do you Feel Tired all the Time? – Check These 4 Surprising Reasons

We all get tired, that’s a given; if you’ve punched in ten-twelve hours at the office, couldn’t sleep all night, did some serious spring cleaning and what not, of course you will feel exhausted. However, if you feel constant fatigue and are desperate for a nap after doing the bare minimum like climbing two flights of stairs or you start losing your sharpness and focus after only two hours of work, there is a good chance that an underlying issue might be at hand. If any of this rings a bell, it is time to dive into this list of potential reasons and find out what is causing you to feel worn out, so let’s begin.

Anemia

The culprit of fatigue and perpetual sense of exhaustion can be found in a staggering number of health issues. This is why it’s highly important to listen to your body and look for other signals it’s sending you in order to get your body in its natural healthy state. For instance, according to Mayo Clinic, if you notice that your skin is quite pale or even yellowish, your heartbeats are irregular, feet and hands cold, or you’re experiencing shortness of breath, dizziness and in the worst case scenario chest pain, you are looking at anemia. Anemia is a condition that occurs when your body isn’t producing a sufficient number of red blood cells, or it does but your body is destroying them. Two most common types of this health condition are iron deficiency anemia and vitamin B-12. The good news is, this condition is completely treatable; you just need to pay attention to the messages your body is sending you, and if you notice these symptoms, turn to your physician so you can get things under control and bring the spring back in your step.

Leaky gut syndrome

When presented alone, chronic fatigue and exhaustion can mean a number of things. However, when followed by an additional set of symptoms consisting of bloating, gas, cramps, food sensitivities, aches and pains, there is a good possibility that you are suffering from leaky gut syndrome. The definition of this condition is perplexing, but put in simple terms, it is like having holes in your intestines, which in turn allow for particles that shouldn’t enter your bloodstream to do so. Inflammation in the body is the first symptom of this condition, but it’s a dangerous one as it can be the cause of  numerous other diseases.  Once you notice these symptoms, your first approach to tackling the problem should definitely be high-quality probiotics that will restore your bowel health. Another good idea is to do a colon cleanse using natural ingredients such as organic apple cider vinegar and honey. Apple cider vinegar serves as a prebiotic for healthy bacteria in the gut and it eliminates Candida overgrowth which causes fatigue among other more serious problems such as depression and yeast infections. If, however, your condition takes a turn for the worse and additional problems arise with your thyroid gland, weight gain, mood swings and skin inflammation, don’t waste any time before you turn to your physician for help.

Sedentary lifestyle

This particular cause of your fatigue is one that is quite common, especially in this day and age when a large portion of the population spends hours on end sitting, whether due to the nature of their job or simply because we spend an excessive amount of time pealed to a computer or TV. We might not see this as an issue, but a recent research by Queen’s University Belfast begs to differ. It states that prolonged sitting is just as bad for our health as smoking and its symptoms range from soreness, pain in your neck, stiffness, back pain, to chronic headaches, all this on top of a sense of constant tiredness. The news gets even worse, because  when disregarded, the condition can lead to the deterioration of spine, and development of heart conditions, all ‘thanks’ to the lack of movement. The solution is simple, and of course, it revolves around physical activity; once you get those legs moving, you will fix the damage caused by prolonged sitting, improve your metabolism and keep your heart strong and healthy.

Sleep deprivation

One of the reasons for your lack of focus and tiredness is definitely lack of quality sleep, but this problem is more often than not taken seriously enough. More than a ‘worn out’ feeling, poor sleep, if frequent and constant, can weaken the immune system, cause depression and memory problems, brain fog, and even hallucinations. In order to ‘take back the night’ and get your much needed quality snooze time, cut caffeine, alcohol and nicotine from your life. Get a sound machine if you are a light or troubled sleeper; sprinkle a few drops of lavender oil on your pillow – the soothing effects of it are truly amazing.

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