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The corner stone of healthy skin lies in the moisture content of your complexion. While multiple factors go into preventing the most common signs of aging, one that can't be disregarded is the importance of keeping your skin hydrated. Moisture is important and without it your outer layer can't act as a barrier and protect you and your skin from infection. Whether your skin is dry, oily or somewhere in between, moisturizing from within and without is the key to keeping it soft, smooth, plump and youthful. Factors that cause dryness and challenge your beautiful black skin The Process of Maturing (Aging) – With age, your skin's natural ability to hold onto moisture is depleted. The less water in your skin cell, the drier your skin becomes. Free radicals and inflammation are partially responsible for inhibiting your skin's ability to retain water. The Weather – When the air has no moisture, you're sure to get dry skin. Dry air causes the evaporation of mo...

If you’ve made up your mind in doing a colon cleanse, give your body that extra fighting chance by doing everything you possibly can in giving your body the upper hand. This includes eliminating all toxins, chemicals, GMOs, MSG, sugar, refined/processed food, dairy, caffeine, fried foods, and saturated fats from your diet. Also, stop smoking and drinking at least a week before and after your cleanse. Try to eliminate chemicals found in common household detergents and fabric sheets, cleaning products, shampoos, soaps, and air fresheners. Replace as many as you can with natural or DIY products. If you’re going to invest in a gym membership, make sure that they offers classes such as yoga or Pilates. These types of meditative exercises stimulate your circulation, lymphatic system, and digestive system. Best Things to do for a Natural Colon Cleanse 1.  Up your fiber. A diet high in fiber of up to 40 grams a day, both soluble and insoluble, to slow the emptying time of the s...

Everything that you put in your body can either improve or ruin your health, which is why you should always monitor what you eat and drink. When it comes to vaginal health, certain foods must be included in your eating plan too. All women have trouble with vaginal health at some point or another. Whether it is an irregular menstrual cycle, or a painful period, or various irritations, your eating plan might remove those issues from your life. Here are ten healthy foods that will help you boost your vaginal health. 1. Sweet potatoes Whether baked, grilled, roasted, or mashed, sweet potatoes are super good for your vaginal health. Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A that helps to keep your vaginal and uterine walls healthy. The antioxidant found in sweet potatoes protects against free-radical damage and ensures the cells of your reproductive tract function properly. 2. Garlic Garlic is one of superfoods to add to your diet. It helps to prevent infections, eliminate consti...

With the rainy season around the corner in Ghana mosquitos are in full swing. Mosquitos have been known to carry West Nile Virus, Triple E, and most recently Zika. In fact, many people who are infected by disease carrying mosquitos don’t know it. Only 20% of those infected develop symptoms, which makes it even more important to reduce your risk of getting bit. Yard Tips on how to get rid of Mosquitoes The most important thing you can do to discourage mosquitoes is address any standing water. Common culprits are garbage cans without lids, buckets, tarp covers, backed up gutters and un-chlorinated children’s pools. Dense vegetation around the house or recreational areas. Making sure window and door screens are intact. Yard Tips on how to get rid of Ticks Remove Leaf Litter Clear tall grass and brush around edge of lawn Mow lawn frequently Remove clutter of any kind. (Trash, wood piles, yard debris) Discourage unwelcome animals (stray dogs, stray cats, etc) Place a 3 ft. b...

We have always been told that we are what we eat. That is because eating nutritious foods helps take care of our bodies and gives us the nutrients we need. But the same also holds true for what we drink. If you have always dreamed of having gorgeous, glowing and more youthful skin, the secret to your success lies in the bottom of your favorite glass. Drink up these healthy beverages for an amazingly glowing skin today. 1. Water Come on, you had to know this would top the list. Water is essential for your body’s healthy function. It keeps all your systems flowing properly, plus it plumps up your skin for a youthful and gorgeous glow. 2. Green tea In Asian culture, green tea is something you always drink. Is it any wonder then why they have such beautiful skin? Green tea contains huge amounts of catechins and polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that guard your skin from free radicals. 3. Red wine You probably did not need an excuse to crack open your favorite bottle of re...

1.Anti-bacterial soap Your cabinets are full of health products that can be hiding a dark secret: They pose a serious threat if you're not careful. Anti-bacterial soap seems like the obvious choice to destroy bacteria on your hands but the caveat is it can create antibiotic-resistant organisms. The ingredient, triclosan, is used to prevent bacterial contamination. It's in a lot of stuff we use every day—like soap, clothing, furniture, toys and kitchenware. That adds up to a lot of exposure and concerns. 'Some data shows this resistance may have a significant impact on the effectiveness of medical treatments, such as antibiotics,' says Steven Bentley, MD, a retired emergency physician. The FDA recommends frequent hand-washing with soap and water instead. 'To be clear, antibacterial soaps can only be justified when a person has known prolonged exposure to such pathogens as MRSA (methicillin-resistant staph) or other known pathogens,' says Dr. Bentley. 2.O...