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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 there’s one thing on this Earth that, on the face of it, makes no sense whatsoever, it’s morning breath. How could the simple act of breathing in and out for eight hours during sleep cause such a momentous shift in oral aroma? Well, the simple answer to that is ‘Reduced Saliva Function’, which is a fancy term I’ve decided to coin that basically means when we sleep, our mouth produces a lot less saliva than when we’re awake. Saliva is responsible for getting rid of the bacteria we naturally produce in our mouth, so when it’s in short supply, that bacteria builds up and causes the bad breath we wake up to each day. Perhaps you’re not that bothered about the secrets to fresh morning breath but for the sake of everyone you have to speak to after having just woken up, read on anyway. 1. Don’t eat garlic or onions Yes, it’s annoying if you enjoy eating any kind of food because garlic and/or onions can be found in the vast majority of savory dishes. But if you valu...

Arthritis causes pain, swelling, and inflammation in the joints. Another of the most hated fact about arthritis is the limited diet. There are some foods to avoid for arthritis. The different foods to avoid now if you have arthritis are many; however, we will discuss the most common ones in this list.                                            Foods To Avoid With Arthritis Besides medications and exercise treatment, problems of joint pain should be co-managed through a proper diet plan too. There are different foods that trigger joint pain, and it is best for you to avoid these foods if you want to be inflammation and pain-free. 1. Eggs Despite the fact that it is considered a healthy super food with lots of nutrients including vitamins and minerals, eggs are one of the ten foods to avoid for patients who have rheumatoid arthritis. So why is egg contraindicated for pe...

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...

Do you often suffer from the severe period cramps? Well, everyone deal with this agonizing pain every month. Though there are medicines available, but it just provides short-term relief. And consuming too many medicines is just not good for health. But one can try some simple ways which helps to get relief from the pain. Here are a few simple ways to get relief from period cramps: Hot water bag One should use a hot water bag while having menstrual cramps as the heat helps in reducing the pain. It also helps to loosen and relax muscles. So, put the hot water bag on your belly until the time the pain reduces. Drink lots of water Drinking lots of water during period also helps in reducing the agonizing pain. It also helps to avoid painful bloating during menstruation. But drinking warm or hot water is more effective as hot liquids increase blood flow and may relax cramped muscles. Exercise Start exercising daily especially during periods as it helps to get relief from...

Everyday our organism needs to get healthy food, which is rich with vitamins and minerals. Here we will give a recipe for good healthy smoothie which is made of creamy butter, soy milk,banana and oats. This smoothie is like healthy dessert in glass. This smoothie is made for only 5 minutes, so you can get this smoothie for breakfast, snack or midday meal. This smoothie contains 14.7g proteins and 4.7g fiber. RECIPE: 1/2 cup of Soy Milk 2 tbsp Peanut Butter 1 Banana 1/4 cup Old Fashioned Oats Preparation: Put all ingredients in blender and blend for 30 seconds then stir. Then resume with blending for another 30 – 60 seconds. Pour into glass and decorate with oats and banana slices. IMAGE SOURCE: http://jennybrewster.com/ SOURCE: http://chefsavvy.com/

Most people think of asparagus as the vegetable that causes their pee to smell funny. But do not shy away from it because of that. This incredible vegetable is full of the good things your body needs like vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6 along with folic acid, copper, iron, protein, calcium, and belly-filling fiber. As if that is not enough reason to serve up a side of asparagus with dinner tonight, here are seven more reasons you need more of this tasty vegetable. 1. Helps with weight loss Trying to trim down? Then get munching on asparagus. It is low in fat and calories and has loads of fiber. Fiber fills you up because your body digests it slowly. The fuller you feel, the less likely you will be to overeat. 2. Keeps your urinary tract clean There is an amino acid in asparagus called asparagines. It is a natural diuretic that helps flush out excess fluids and salt from your body. This keeps your urinary tract clean and makes it much less likely for you to get a urinary tract inf...

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...

I have always had trouble understanding the meaning of life and death. I mean, I do understand, but I can’t accept the fact that some people live till 100 and others die in their 20s to 50s. Believe it or not, but I am so afraid of death that I am ready to look for that Fountain of Youth my entire life. I monitor my eating habits, do regular exercise and consult researchers and doctors regularly. My goal is to add years to my life and I am sure I will reach it and live more than 100 years. Why? Because I stick to these seven eating habits recommended by many doctors and researchers. 1. Never eat carbs alone Carbohydrates can wreak havoc on your blood sugar, increasing your risk for diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. It does not mean that you should eliminate carbs from your eating plan. Your body still needs healthy carbs, as well as healthy fat and protein to keep your blood sugar at bay. If you want to live longer, consume carbs with protein or healthy fat, b...

Ghana’s COVID-19 case count has increased to 5,408. The total number of recoveries has also shot up to 514, with the death toll rising to 24. This was confirmed by the Ghana Health Service in its regular update on Wednesday, 13th May, 2020. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has clarified that drinking bars and night clubs should remain closed, as part of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. The clarification has become necessary following a statement from the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) indicating that hotels, restaurants and bars could resume operations albeit with enhanced social distancing protocols. “All hotels can operate as normal and host their guests, subject to the specified elevated hygiene protocols and social distancing. Food chains and restaurants can operate sit-down, as well as, pickup and delivery services while observing appropriate social distancing and hygiene protocols… Drinking bars can operate while observing appropriate social distancing ...