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Skin care in Winter As we all are aware that skin behaves differently at different climatic conditions and also skin type is different for every individual. The right choice for skin care in winter lies in selecting a right skin product. It can only happen by proper consulting with a dermatologist or cosmetician. Among the large variants of skin care products existing in the market, its crucial to decide what product suits for which skin type. Proper consulting with a skin care expert can resolve all the problems associated with skin. Proper identification of one’s skin type can be an important tool in choosing the skin care product. Among the general skin problems, dry skin, oily skin, skin tanning, hyper-pigmentation is the most commonly seen problems. “Y” U R so Dry! Apart from genetics and getting older, exposure to dry/cold air can cause loss of moisture in the skin. Hot water showers or use of harsh detergents and soaps may also make skin look dry, dull and sore. ...

Food Safety Why Food safety? There is always a chance of contamination, though we maintain cleanliness. This often takes place as a cause of incomplete cleaning or in appropriate cleaning resulting in minor to major health hazards. This article on FOOD Safety will probably guide on the measures to be taken for foods to avoid contamination. In appropriate food safety often results in health issues and this is potentially dangerous especially for babies & Kids whose immune systems are not fully developed. With increased levels of pollution across the globe, food safety has become a primary safety measure where one can put a check to contaminants to enter the human body. This can happen only when the awareness about food safety is spread. The aspects of Food safety are as follows: Cleaning Clean: Washing Hands and Surfaces often Contaminants in various forms like Bacteria, Virus, Fungi etc can be spread throughout the kitchen and get onto hands, cutting boards...

Health Benefits of Flaxseeds Flax seeds ---Yes the greatest of all seeds that does wonders when taken in. You might be wondering how small seeds can make a big difference, but YES these are small seeds with great potential to supplement us in a multitude way. Hope you might be very much familiar with these flax-seeds. Traditionally flax seeds were being used in cuisines in Asia, Africa and America because of great source of nutritional and health benefits these seeds possess. These seeds are rich source of alpha linolenic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, and lignans. The presence of these components collectively fight many ailments and diseases in humans, including Heart diseases, Inflammation, arthritis, allergies, diabetes, asthma, Flaxseed also reduces the risk of various Cancers and improves reproductive health in women. As flax seeds are a good source of fiber and vitamins, the consumption of these seeds will keep heart, intestine, eyes, skin, and hair. Trust me those ...

Popoye the Spinach lover Spinach is a green, leafy vegetable that is affordable for everyone. It has high vitamin, mineral, pigments and phytonutrients. The presence of all of these together make spinach very beneficial for a number of vital processes, hence it is advisable to consume spinach on a regular basis. Spinach is a member of the Aramanthaceae family and its scientific name is Spinacia oleracea . One of the biggest reasons why spinach is so important and valued around the world is that it is very durable. It can even survive through the winter and be just as healthy in the spring. Spinach is native to the Middle East, and was cultivated in Persia thousands of years ago. From there, it was brought east into China, approximately 1,500 years ago. It made its way into Europe a few hundred years later and quickly became a staple in a number of cultural cuisines. It can be eaten raw as a part of many salads, and it can also be cooked or sautéed down into a reduced fo...

Detoxification or detoxication is the physiological removal of toxic substances from a living organisms, including the human body, which is mainly carried out by the liver. Now-a-days every individual is directly or indirectly is effected by toxic substances in one or the other way, for example food , water, air are contaminated by excessive use of pesticides and unknowingly we are eating that stuff and over a period of time the toxins are precipitated in the body causing various diseases. For managing these, over body naturally adopts detoxification process which is majorly done by “LIVER” , but body does requires other ways of detoxification by using some natural methods like physical exercises, consuming organic foods, aroma therapies, consuming “detox waters”. Few signs of toxic overload include: ·          Constipation ·          low energy ·     ...