Acne is the most common, inflammatory and chronic skin disorder. It results from the action of hormones on the skins sebaceous glands which leads to plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), and outbreaks of cysts or nodules commonly called pimples. It is also called acne vulgaris. It is characterized by areas of skin with multiple noninflammatory [...]
Archive for October, 2011
5 Oct
Diabetic diet
Diabetic patients should first of all take the advice of a physician before opting for any kind of dietary plan. This is because diabetics need to carefully monitor their sugar levels. When there is insufficient production of insulin, you become a diabetic. Insulin is important to carry sugar for providing energy to cells in your [...]
5 Oct
10 ways to fight,fix & minimize cellulite
Cellulite is the result of excess body fat that usually collects in the highest fat prone areas of your body, such as the buttocks, thighs and stomach — all those places that are put on display when you’re in a bathing suit. Because women generally have a higher amount of healthy and unhealthy body fat [...]
5 Oct
Managing menopause with healthy diet
Consider these dietary tips to take on menopause: Eat a healthy diet that includes unprocessed, unrefined, foods like lean meats, soy products, beans and legumes, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and healthy fats. These foods not only provide the body with essential nutrients but may also help balance hormones and improve [...]
5 Oct
Omega-3 fatty acid
Fatty acids are the basic building blocks of which fats and oils are composed. The fatty acids that are necessary for health and that cannot be made by the body are called essential fatty acids (EFAs). They are occasionally also referred to as vitamin F or polyunsaturates. EFAs must be supplied through the diet. They [...]
5 Oct
5 ways to bring down Cholesterol levels
According to the American Heart Association, cholesterol is “a soft, waxy substance found among the fats in the bloodstream and in all your body’s cells. It is an important part of a healthy body because it is used to form cell membranes, some hormones and is needed for other functions.” Lipoproteins like LDL and HDL [...]
5 Oct
Food for healthy hair
Hair Friendly diet is must in order to have healthy thicker and Longer locks. A balanced diet comprising of foods for hair will provide essential nutrients to the hair follicles, promoting growth of new and healthy cells. Food for hair – which will stimulate luxurious hair growth. Omega-3 fatty acids Omega-3 fatty acids present in [...]
5 Oct
Food poisoning
Food poisoning is a common, usually mild, but sometimes deadly illness.Several factors could contribute to food poisoning. Food poisoning comes from eating foods that contain germs like bad bacteria or toxins, which are poisonous substances. Bacteria are all around us, so mild cases of food poisoning are common. You may have had mild food poisoning [...]
5 Oct
Puffy eyes
The skin under your eyes is the thinnest and has very few oil glands. In addition, there are many blood vessels around the eyes where fluids can get trapped. If excess of fat in form of oil or cream is applied to the area then it swells up. There are other reasons for the occurrence [...]
4 Oct
Joints pain
Many People suffer from pain in their joints as they grow older. This is referred to as arthritis, and there are basically three kinds, caused by different problems. 1. Rheumantoid arthritis (Can happen at any age): The joints are the parts of the body develop inflammatory reactions. Ayurveda proposes that whenever there is an imbalance [...]