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Beginning the day with warm water and lime empty stomach is said to be good for health, here are the reasons why:-

HIGH NUTRITIONAL VALUE:- A glass of lemon jucie has less than 25 calories. It has rich source of calcium, potassium, vitamin C, pectin fibers, some traces of iron and vitamin A.

HELPS IN DIGESTION:- when taken in empty stomach it stimulates the gastrointestinal tract which helps in proper digestion, and in elimination process. It also prevents heartburn.

MAINTAINS pH LEVEL:- Naturally our body has acidity. Taking lemon juice reduces the harmful effects of it. Lemon has citric acid, but the other mineral and nutrient content of the fruit is alkaline. The citric acid is very mild and it is easily excreted from the body. Lemon stimulates the making of calcium carbonate that in turn neutralizes other strong acids found in the body. This helps when we take protein rich foods like meat and cheese. It maintains the pH of the body and they by prevents urinary tract infections.

DETOXIFIES LIVER:- The citric acid present in lemon helps the enzymes our body to function better. It stimulates the liver and helps in detoxification.

GIVES CLEAR SKIN:- The Vitamin C present in lemon helps in the production of Collagen which helps to give us youthful skin. The antioxidants rejuvenate dull skin and keep them healthy. It also removes the toxins from the blood stream. When the juice is applied on blemishes it helps to reduce it.

IMPROVES IMMUNE SYSTEM:- The vitamin C present in the fruit is known to fight colds and is good for your immune system. They also have potassium which helps proper functioning of the brain and nervous system. It also controls blood pressure.

PREVENT BAD BREATH:- Bacteria are kept away when lemon juice is drunk there by giving a natural freshness to our mouth.

AIDS IN WEIGHT LOSS:- When taken early in the morning it fights food craving. Since it has been proved that those who take an alkali diet lose more weight, it is time to change our diet and take in warm lemon juice in the mornings.

IMPORTANT TIPS TO REMEMBER:-

- Adding a little honey to the juice makes it more tastier, fights phlegm and gets rid of body mucous.

- Never use canned or bottled juice. Natural home-made ones are always best for good results.

- Always rinse your mouth after having lemon juice because it might affect your teeth since it has some corrosive properties.

- Donot over take lemon juice. It shows corrosive effect when taken more than needed.

Are you facing “Dry Eye Syndrome”? Here are some remedies for it:

According to the American Association of Ophthalmology, approximately 3.2 million women and 1.7 million men over the age of 50 suffer from chronic dry eyes. So, it is time to know more about it and its remedies. Experts suggest that use of lubricating ointment and fish oil supplements can help in curing the condition. The surface of eye is always covered with a thin layer of liquid known as the tear film, essential for health of eye. The chilly winds of winter season affect the eyes, causing dry eye syndrome because of cold, dry outdoor air and dry indoor heat.

People above 50 years are at higher risk of dry eye condition. It commonly occurs among men of 50-plus age and women above 55-60. If menopause occurs at an early age, then the chances of developing dry eye syndrome during winter weather gets increased even among middle-aged women.

It is necessary to prevent and manage dry eyes. Some of the steps that one should practice are:

· Artificial tears, also known as tear substitutes, should be applied at least four times a day. They may be used as often as necessary – only once or twice a day, or as often as several times an hour.

· Run a humidifier to put moisture back into the air.

· Patients should wear sunglasses to protect eyes from cold wind and excess light.

· If the conditions aggravates, use lubricating ointment at bedtime.

· Lay a warm, damp wash-cloth across your eyelids for a couple minutes.

· Keep the home environment humid, between 30-50%. During winter, a humidifier may be used to and moisture to dry indoor air. Additional humidity can be created by wearing special glasses that form a moisture chamber around the eyes.

· Add more Omega-3 fatty acids or fish oil supplement sto our diet.

· Eat plenty of fish and foods with vitamin A, E, C.

· Drink extra fluids and use a hot or cold air humidifier.

· Drink lots of water and get plenty of rest.

· Green tea and chrysanthemum tea are beneficial for eyes and prevent eyes fatigue.

1. OATMEAL: Being packed with phytochemicals and nutrients oat meal is the best winter dish. It is easy to make, tasty, keeps you filled and gives energy for more time. A study shows that those who have taken Oatmeal for breakfast cuts down their intake of lunch by 1/3^rd.

2. GUAVA: this tropical fruit is rich in fiber (if taken with the seeds), has five times more of Vit C than that of orange. It also contains lutein, soluble dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. It gives up to 60 calories/fruit which makes it a suitable snack for slimming.

3. SUNFLOWER SEEDS: These seeds are a rich source of Vitamin B, protein, folate and Vitamin E, which is an antioxidant which prevents cancer. This helps to protect our immune system.

4. HONEY: This natural sweetener is a good source of antioxidants and its antimicrobial qualities make it an ally during the winter. Be careful while using it because it has more calories than sugar.

5. MACADAMIA NUTS: Packed fully with monounsaturated fatty acids these nuts help to reduce cholesterol. They also contain vit E, antioxidants and omega-3 and omega-6 in a proportion of 1:1, which is really great and perfect combination.

6. PRICKLY PEARS: Having a flavor like a melon and lemon, this pear cactus fruit has a reddish golden pulp that is sweet and soft. They are a better source of Magnesium when compared to orange, apple or pear.

7. COCONUT MILK: The fatty acids present in the milk helps to improve our metabolism and thereby aiding weight loss. It is a good source of energy and the dietary fiber present in it will give a feeling of fullness.

8. WATERCRESS: Being the most nutritious greens, the watercress is a cruciferous vegetable rich in antioxidants that ultimately prevents cancer and other diseases. It is a rich source of beta-carotene, vit C, calcium and potassium.

9. CHIA SEEDS: Packed with nutrients like iron, folate, calcium, magnesium and omega-3, the chia seeds are good to start our day when taken with smoothie. The soluble fiber increases the duration of satiety.

10. DARK CHOCOLATE: To follow a strick diet every other day will become impossible some time. The craving to eat chocolates can be satisfied by eating correct quantity of dark chocolate. It is a good source of antioxidants.

11. GREEK YOGURT: Having more proteins and calcium than the regular yogurt, the Greek yogurt keeps you satisfied for long time.
12. STARFRUIT: This fruit is loaded with potassium, vitamin C, beat-carotene and antioxidants that help a lot to boost our immune function and also fights infections.

13. SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS: Being packed with good qualities like very low calories, devoid of fat, rich in potassium, selenium, riboflavin, thiamine, folic acid, Vitamin B6 and zinc these mushrooms help immune cells to destroy viruses.

14. TANGELO: This fruit is a cross between grapefruit and orange but it is sweeter than grapefruit and more acidic than tangerine. It is richer in Vit A when compared to other citrus fruits. A medium size fruit has 35 calories and 130 mg of potassium.

15. MAPLE SYRUP: This syrup has to be used instead of artificial sweeteners as it is much healthier packed with minerals and vitamins when compared to them.

16. OYSTERS: Containing only a minimal amount of fat, oysters are good source of quality protein, minerals like calcium, fluoride, iodine, iron, zinc and B-complex vitamins.

17. LIVER: Being an inexpensive source of protein, it has additional nutrients like – vit A, B12, folic acid, niacin and minerals mainly iron. The only disadvantage of this food is that it is rich in cholesterol.

18. KEFIR: This is a beverage made from fermented milk, which is rich in Vit B₁ and B₂, calcium, folic acid, magnesium , tryptophan and vitamin A. it facilitates digestion, absorption and assimilation of nutrients and proteins necessary for the growth and regeneration of muscles and bones.

To have gorgeous and healthy hair, what we eat is as important as what we apply on it. Just like any other part of the body, the cells which make up the hair starts to look great with our next healthy and balanced meal. The nutrients which we eat help to fortify the hair follicle from which each strand grows and the scalp that surrounds it. So healthier follicle and healthier scalp means healthier hair. Other factors affecting hair growth are – smoking, hormonal imbalances and not enough sleep.

Our muscles and mane must be feed at the same time. Hit the gym regularly and eat healthy food, then you will have a muscularly structure and thick, great-looking hair. Our body has a priority system, so if we don’t have enough nutrients in our diet, our body sends those nutrients to the cells essential for life. So the hair cells have a chance to be left out. some of the important nutrients that are needed for a healthy hair are – Protein, Iron, Zinc, Omega-3 fatty acids, Lignans, Water, Vitamin C and Biotin.

Some foods rich in these nutrients are specified here below:

1. Salmon:

This cold-water fish is a rich source of proteins, vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids. All these three nutrients are required for proper hair growth. The omega-3 keeps keeping the hair and scalp hydrated.

2. Walnuts:

This nut has a significant amount of omega-3 fatty acids. The rich content of biotin and vitamin E, helps to protect our cells from DNA damage. The copper in the nut helps to keep our hair color rich and lustrous.

3. Oysters:

The zinc present in the oysters helps to prevent hair loss and dry, flaky scalp. It also boasts a good level of protein. Always remember that hair is about 97% proteins, without which it becomes dry, brittle, or weak.

4. Sweet Potatoes:

Every other cell of our body requires vitamin A for its normal functioning. Sweet potato is a very good source of antioxidant Beta carotene, which turns into vitamin A in our body. Vitamin A deficiency can cause itchy, irksome dandruff on our scalp.

5. Eggs:

the four key minerals present an egg are – zinc, selenium, sulfur, and iron. Iron is required in correct quantities especially to carry oxygen to the hair follicles. Too little iron is sure to cause hair loss, especially in women.

6. Spinach:

It is a good source of iron, beta carotene, folate and vitamin C which helps us to have healthy hair follicles and oil circulating scalp.

7. Lentils:

Though tiny, legumes are rich sources of protein, iron, zinc, and biotin. It is a great food for vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

8. Greek yogurt:

This specific yogurt has a hair-friendly protein, vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) and vitamin D (closely linked with hair follicle health).

9. Blueberries:

This fruit has a high content of vitamin C which is critical for circulation to the scalp and supports the tiny blood vessels that feed the follicles. When the levels of vitamin C are low in our diet, it leads to hair breakage.

10. Poultry:

It is a good source of zinc, iron and vitamin B which are required to keep the hair strands strong and plentiful.

Women of all ages like to have smooth and shinning skin, hair free legs, armpits, faces and shaped eye-brows. To achieve these women chose between the two – shaving & waxing. Some even go for chemical hair removal using depilatory creams. But most of the time they are confused to chose between these three methods. All hair removal methods have their own pros and cons like pain, nicks, bumps, ingrown hair and general discomfort.

WAXING:

Warm wax is applied to the area where the hair has to be removed, and a cloth or paper strip is applied over the wax and pressed firmly. This makes the cloth stick to the wax and the wax to the skin. Then the strip is quickly removed against the direction of hair growth. This removes the hair from its root. It works good for legs, underarms and personal areas.

ADVANTAGES:-

· Removes hair from the roots, which gives a hair free skin for weeks.

· Leaves the skin smooth and shinny.

· It is a natural way of hair removal as wax is herbal.

· Lasts longer than shaving.

· Ultimately results in reduced hair growth.

DISADVANTAGES:-

· It is a very painful procedure.

· Skin loses elasticity by repeated waxing.

· Some types of skin develop allergies to the hot wax.

· It is a time consuming procedure.

· It does not work well in finely grown hair.

SHAVING:

A shaving razor is used to remove the unwanted hair, to the level of one’s own skin. It suits best for legs, underarms, and those with fine, lighter hair.

ADVANTAGES:-

· It is a pain-free procedure.

· It consumes less time.

· It is cheaper than waxing.

· With the invention of electronic razors, the risk in the usage or traditional razor’s has been prevented.

· Works best when we don’t have time to go to the saloon.

DISADVANTAGES:-

· It can cause irritation to the skin and leave it dry and itchy.

· It is only a temporary procedure.

· It sometime causes the hair to grow inward, under the skin leaving dark marks.

· If use regularly, it leads to darker and thicker hair growth in future.

DEPILATORY CREAMS:

This procedure of hair removal is also a common one, in which a chemical based cream is applied to the area, and then wiped clean after waiting for a few minutes.

ADVANTAGES:-

· Less time consuming.

· It is a painless procedure

· It is mainly home based procedure.

· It removes hair slightly below the surface of the skin, so it shows a lesser re-growth when compared to shaving.

DISADVANTAGES:

· The chemicals in the cream may irritate sensitive skin.

· The creams have a very bad odor.

· This procedure may lead to ingrown hairs.

Aloe vera the 'Wonder Plant"

Aloe vera is a short-stemmed shrub which is found only in cultivation and never in wild. It belongs to the Liliaceae family (lily family).There are more than 500 identified species of Aloe vera.The leaves of this shrub is succulent, erect and form a dense rosette.

According to Kew Gardens, England's royal botanical center of excellence, Aloe vera has been used for centuries and is currently more popular than ever. It is cultivated worldwide, primarily as a crop for "Aloe gel", which comes from the leaf. The Aloe Vera leaf is filled with a clear gel-like substance, which is approximately 99% water.

Different parts of the plant are used for different effects on the body and Aloe Vera has both internal and external applications. Aloe vera is widely used today as food, in preparing cosmetics, it is also used as a food supplement and it has proved to have herbal remedies.

Aloe vera is made up of more than 200 active components including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, polysaccharide, and fatty acids- no wonder it’s used for such a wide range of remedies. Man has used aloe therapeutically for over 5000 years. The list of benefits and effects for this miraculous plant are many.

SOME IMPORTANT USES OF ALOE VERA:

1. When used topically:

· It is used as a soothing body rub.

· Helps to treat minor burns

· It removes black and blue bruises

· Treats sun burns cause it contains menthol

· Treats the sting or bite of insect

· Gives baby soft foot

· Treats Athlete’s foot

· As an antidote to skin allergies

· Good moisturizer

· Prevents pimples and acne

· Stops scarring and stretch marks

· Reduces signs of aging and skin wrinkles

· Eliminates Eczema

· Brightens the skin tone

· Reduces pigmentation and dark spots

· Increases hair growth

· Used as a hair conditioner

· Treats minor vaginal irritations

2. When taken as juice:

· Reduces gastrointestinal disorders like indigestion

· It has high laxative effects

· Reduces symptoms of bowel syndrome

· Reduces bloating and discomfort of the stomach

· Reduces arthritis

· Reduces rheumatism pain

· It also relieves heartburn

· Reduces blood sugar levels in diabetic patients

· Strengths the gums and makes teeth healthy

· Removes urinary tract infections

· Treats ulcers, colitis, hemorrhoids

· Gives a healthy heart by reducing cholesterol levels

· It also removes eye and ear infections

· It is a general detoxifier

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