Love Your Skin: Tips to Keep Skin Moisturized, Naturally

Dry, scaly skin can be very unsightly, and nobody wants to have that. Sure you can buy all those expensive moisturizers to keep your skin smooth and glowing, but why spend on something chemical when you've got natural solution to your skin moisture problem?

Let's start off with water. We've always been told to drink eight to 10 glasses of water daily. This is because each and every cell in the body requires water to function. It is the water in our skin cells that give its supple feel.

But skin will only stay supple while its moisture-locking barrier is intact. Once its gone, you're going to start showing signs of water-loss (wrinkles, dryness, flaking, etc.). To make sure that the moisture stays in, try including omega-3 fatty acid-rich foods like salmon and tuna to your diet.

Of course, I'd have to say steering clear of alcohol and other dehydrating drinks will be a good idea if you don't want to lose your skin's moisture this early on. You don't want to look like you're 40 before you even reach mid-30's do you?

Cancer-Combatting Foods

We've always been told to eat healthy because it'll keep us healthy and disease-free. As kids, I always thought that this was just my mom's way of tricking me into eating vegetables, which I really hated back then.

But as it turns out, it's all true. I've recently read that there are certain foods that actually help lower one's risk of cancer. Which foods are these? Here are some examples:

1. Brussel sprouts. I used to hate eating these. But as it turns out, brussel sprouts are rich in indole, a compound that triggers hormone breakdown in the liver. This is actually great in preventing hormone-dependent cancers from starting.
2. Spinach. Yet another of my least favorite veggies as a child. But this leafy vegetable is regarded as the healthiest of all. Rich in powerful antioxidants, spinach has been observed to combat liver, ovarian, colon, and prostate cancer.
3. Berries. I'm not a big fan of sour fruits, but berries are said to be rich in anthocyanins. These A-grade antioxidants have been studied to impede cancer cell growth without affecting the growth of normal cells.

Now who would've thought my least favorite foods were good for fighting cancer?

Be Happy and Lice-Free

Growing up, I remember having lice infestation every summer. And every summer, I'd have to endure hours of nitpicking sessions with my cousins. I tell you, having lice infestations weren't nice.

I used to think that it had something to do with the humid weather we had during summer. But then as I grew up, I found out that you can pick up lice by simply sharing things with someone who's had lice.

Of course, hours of nitpicking sessions would often do the trick for getting rid of lice. But that would be a bit of an inconvenience if you don't have a lot of spare time. But nowadays, there are shampoos that can help kill lice and stop them from multiplying.

Shampoos that contain coconut oil or olive oil contain fatty acids that break down the exoskeleton of lice and eventually kill them. Also, shampoos that contain tea tree oil or eucalyptus oil are said to have an odor that drives away lice.

People with lice infestations have it easy nowadays. With the right choice of shampoo, they can be lice-free in as little as a week. No more extended hours of nitpicking. You guys are so lucky!

Why You Should Think Twice About Smoking Inside the Home

Smoking is one of many vices that men and women are hooked on. Like drugs and alcohol, smoking is a form of substance dependency. And believe it or not, it's much harder to quit smoking than to drop drug usage or excessive drinking.

For some people, smoking has become a normal part of their day that they do it anywhere – even inside the home. But what they don't know is that by doing so, they endanger the lives of their loved ones.

It wouldn't hurt to keep in mind that second-hand smokers have it worse than actual smokers. They have a higher risk of getting lung cancer than first-hand smokers. Also, children who live with smokers tend to develop respiratory tract conditions like asthma or chronic bronchitis. Trust me, it's not fun to have these conditions.

Now, it wouldn't hurt to be more considerate about the people you share the house with. If you want to smoke, take it outside instead of puffing deadly smoke inside the house. Remember that it's not just your life you endanger whenever you light up inside the house.

Molds: Invisible Attackers

So you think your house is clean. You may not be aware of it, but you may be keeping an unseen assailant inside your home – the molds.

Molds are fungi that multiply by letting their spores float in the air until they latch on to something they can migrate on. The thing about molds is that their spores are not visible to the naked eye. It won't be until they have grown.

Floating mold particles can perch on anything inside your home. And because they haven't attached themselves to anything, it's easy for you to inhale them. The scary part is that once it's in your system, it can cause a gamut of health complications, most of which are respiratory tract-related.

Keep in mind that molds thrive in damp and humid environment. This makes your bathroom and laundry area likely areas for growth. Using dehumidifiers will significantly lower your chances of having mold growth inside your home.

To be safe, make sure to have your house checked for the presence of mold every so often. It may be an extra cost to hire professionals to test your house for molds, but it'll be all worth it if it ensures the safety of your loved ones.

Protect Yourself Against the Sniffles

With the weather becoming more and more unpredictable, it's only natural for people to get sick more often.

For people who are not acclimated to the abnormally cold weather, colds and flu are fast becoming a common health concern. But there are steps you can take to avoid having the sniffles during these weird weathered times:

1.Get sufficient sleep. Completing the recommended 8-10 hours of sleep every day allows your body the time to recharge and strengthen itself enough to combat bacteria that can make you sick.

2.Eat healthy. Choose foods that help boost up your immune system. Junk foods may be tasty as hell, but you want to be wise about your food choice during these times.

3.Drink lots of water. Water not only helps your body digest the food you eat better for the absorption of nutrients, but it also helps flush out toxins that could make you sick during the cold season.

4.Take your vitamin C regularly. Vitamin C has been known to combat flu. So take vitamin C once or twice daily. If you're not a big fan of taking vitamins, try getting Vitamin C straight from fruits like oranges and strawberries.


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Taking Care of Our Eyes

Eye is one of the most important part of our body. Without our precious eyes, our life wouldn't be that colorful. So if you do still have these eyes, you are so blessed. You should love it because seeing the beauty of the world is priceless.

There are lots of ways to take care of our eyes. Of course it must begin on the food we eat. Fruits and vegetables are very helpful to keep our sight healthy. One good example for this are the Carrots. Carrots are rich in beta carotene; an organic compound source of pro-vitamin A.

Avoid wearing contact lenses for more than 19 hours. This might cause permanent damage or extreme discomfort on the eyes. Also, do not just use eye drops immediately especially if you are wearing contact lenses. Carefully read the labels of the eyes drops you're going to use because many drops cannot be used while wearing contacts. Eye drops can make your eyes feel better but their medical benefits have not been entirely proven.

Sunglasses are not just for fashion. It also gives protection to our eyes. Get polarized lenses, NOT just darker lenses. The lenses that only make the world darker will just make your pupils dilate and don't do a thing to stop the UV rays. Prolonged exposure to UV rays can harm your eyesight, protection in youth can help prevent loss of eyesight in later years.

Rubbing is not advisable if you have something in your eyes. Use a clean cloth or wash it immediately with clean water to avoid irritation. Be sure to wear goggles or other eye protective wear when working with chemicals or any place with harmful airborne particulates.

Try not to spend so much time in watching or looking to computer screens. Exercise your eyes too and also be sure to relax them. One way to relax them is to press two cold sliced cucumber and gently massage it to your eyes for at least 10 minutes before going to sleep.

Visit your optometrist every year. They can diagnose problems that may be fixed with glasses, contacts, or surgery. They will also check for dry eyes, problems with your retina, and even conditions of the whole body like diabetes and high blood pressure. Some conditions have no symptoms like glaucoma which can lead to total blindness if left untreated. But all the time, prevention is still better than cure.


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