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Monday, August 29, 2011

Preventive tips for Acne

 We all know that pimples are tiny inflammations on the skin.  The pimples often develop after black heads become clogged and infected.   Pimples often appear as deeper lumps on the face, neck, chest, back and also on shoulders.

Preventing Acne is really a difficult thing to do.  There is no cure for Acne but you can minimize it and control the condition.  Effective acne prevention requires using the correct acne treatments and hygiene habits.  Please look at the following tips to get rid of acne and pimples.
  • Don't pick pimples : It is really a very bad habit to pick the pimples on your face or body.  This can permanently scar your skin.  This will cause more infection.  If you must pick, immediately apply a topical antibiotic to help yourself.
  • Wash your skin gently:   It is very important when you wash your face, you should be very careful about how hard you press or rub your face.  It will irritate your skin if you press hard while washing your face.  This can break open the pimples on your face.  So you should be careful to see that you wash your face lightly.  
  • Avoid Stress:  Try to avoid stress.  Make sure you get enough sleep, eat healthy and spend some time to have fun. Stress will definitely trigger acne.  So try to avoid stress.  Exercise regularly so that this will reduce stress and increase the blood circulation which will definitely help in preventing acne.
  • Drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water every day.
  • Try to avoid hot and humid environments like poorly ventilated kitchens, gyms and stay away from cooking grease or machine oil that can contribute to black heads.
  • Always wear loose clothing :  Where ever possible try to wear loose clothing and avoid friction against the skin caused by helmets, straps, and hand bags etc.
  • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Follow the above tips to prevent acne.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

The perfect foods to stay young

Do you want to stay healthy and young?  Here are 8 perfect foods which help you to stay healthy and young.  You can also lost weight, have longer life span, improve memory, strengthen cardiovascular etc. with these foods.
Let us see what are these foods.
  1. EGGS :   Each egg has 72 calories and each large egg has 6.3 grams of high-quality protein and a full load of vital nutrients.   The main benefit of eggs is that you can lose weight by taking eggs.
  2. GREEN TEA : The main benefit of green tea is that your life span increases by taking green tea.  Taking green tea reduces the risk of cancer by 60%.  Green tea can help to prevent tooth decay too.  Green tea has bacteria killing abilities that help prevent food poisoning and it also kills bacteria that cause dental plaque.
  3. GARLICHere are some of the health benefits of garlic.  Raw and crushed garlic is a powerful anti biotic.  Garlic fights cancer, strengthens the cardiovascular system and decreases fat storage and fights acne inflammation.  There are claims that garlic helps in cholesterol management. Garlic can help in normalization of body functions.  For example garlic can reduce the blood pressure in high blood pressure sufferers and can increase the blood pressure in case of low BP sufferers. Garlic is powerful against tumor formation including cancer.  Garlic helps against fungal or bacterial infection.  Garlic also helps in nomalization of blood sugar.
  4. ALMONDAlmonds improves your memory.  Some of the health benefits of almonds include getting relief from constipation, respiratory disorders, cough, anemia, impotency and also diabetes.  Almonds also help in hair care and skin care (psoriasis) and dental care.  Almonds induce high intellectual levels and is considered as an essential food for growing children. Almonds also help in reducing bad cholesterol.  Almonds also reduce the risk of heart diseases. The presence of magnesium in almonds helps reduce the risk of heart attacks. Almonds also help in reducing weight.
  5. AVOCADOAvocado fruit reduces the risk of heart disease. Avocado contains Oleic Acid which helps lower the cholesterol levels.  Avocado also has potassium which helps in regulating blood pressure.    Adequate intake of potassium helps in guard against circulatory diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease or even heart stroke.  Avocado fruits are a source of glutathione which is an important anti oxidant which is very important in preventing aging, cancer and heart disease.  
  6. GREEK YOGURT : Greek Yogurt has many health benefits which include promoting intestinal health, strengthening of bones, lowering blood pressure, reduction of weight, and anti cancer properties.
  7. BELL PEPPERS Bell peppers are packed with several nutrients.  Bell peppers are good source of vitamin C, vitamin B6 and folic acid.  Bell peppers have been proved to be protective against cataracts. Bell peppers also help prevent blood clotting and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.  Bell peppers also help prevent lung cancer.
  8. GRAPEFRUITGrape fruit is very rich in vitamin C. Consumption of grape fruit can help increase metabolism.  Grape fruit also helps in prevent occurance of tumors and cancers. Grape fruit is a natural anti septic for wounds when used externally.  Grape fruit also helps in improving complexion.  It also helps in reduction of weight.