Eye Care- By Natural Ways

Eyes are very important for the human body. Close your eyes and you will realize. They not only enable one to see the beauty of this wonderful world, but also express emotions and moods. Being aware of the importance of protecting your vision can help you to avoid problems with it in the future.

Following tips can help you to protect your precious eyes:

Eyes Precautions

• Never wear your contact lenses while swimming. The pool water houses various micro-organisms as there are several people using it. This may lead to fungal infections in the eyes
• Before buying an eye-care product such as eye drops, always check the expiry date and don't forget to check the prescription.
• Wear antiglare glasses while driving or at work.
• If dirt enters your eyes, do not rub as this may cause the dirt to stick inside. If you rub your eyes, the dirt particle will keep disturbing your vision and irritate your eyes instead wash your eyes with cold water or Blink several times to start your tears flowing, this will help flush out the dirt.

Diet for Eyes

• Incorporate Vitamins A, C, and E on a daily basis; eat citrus fruits, papaya, eggs, fish, milk, cilantro, green leafy veggies, tomatoes, spinach, poultry and dairy products.
• Drink plenty of water. It helps reduce puffiness. When a person is dehydrated, especially in an air-conditioned office, the body starts storing water as a defence mechanism.
• Reduce your smoking and alcohol intake because it cause irreversible optic nerve damage
• Consum good amount of vitamin C, it lowers the chances of developing cataracts.
• Daily intake of walnut for few days reduces the weakness of the eyes.
• Mangoes are a very rich source of vitamin A and calcium. During summers at least 100 grams of mangoes should be consumed daily. This is the useful eye care remedy.

Home Remedies for Eyes

• Use cucumber for your eyes to treat dark circles by keeping its slice over them.
• Keep used tea bags on your eyes for a few minutes as you relax, but make sure that those tea bags should not be hot or warm, it should be cold.
• Soak amla overnight in water and use this water the next morning to wash the eyes
• Soak cotton in Luke warm milk and cover eyes with it for 10 min
• Potato slices can also be used over your eye to get rid off those dark circles
• To soothe tired eyes, dip cotton pads in chilled milk and place on closed eyes for 10 minutes. Now relax completely
• If your eye twitches, or your eyes are red and feeling itchy, massage your scalp with curd.

Acne- Causes, Treatment and Diet for Acne

Almost every body faces acne problem during their teen age. It is caused by a bacterium which builds up in pores of your skin, and spreads to different areas of the skin. White and black heads are both considered acne. But with some care we can get rid of this problem.

Causes of Acne

• Heredity
• Improper Food
• Stress
• Dust
• Hormones
• Cosmetic

Home Treatment For Acne

• Apply orange peel well pulverized with water to the acne-affected areas in your body.
• Apply a honey mask to your face once or twice a week.

• Wash your face twice a day with a sulfur based soap designed for acne.
• Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder.
• Grind nutmeg (jaiphal) with unboiled milk and apply on acne for 1-2 hours. Pimples should disappear without leaving a mark.
• Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder.
• Rub fresh garlic on and around pimples. Pimples will disappear without a mark with regular applications.
• Mix 1 tablespoon groundnut oil with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice to prevent formation of blackheads and acne.
• Drinking of wheatgrass juice may remove acne.
• Make a paste of salt in vinegar. Rub it on the pimples. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.

Diet For Acne

• Drink at least 8 glass of water a day. Water not only maintaining the skin’s elasticity but also clears skin and eliminates waste from the body.

• Take Aloe Vera juice in the morning as well as night for a good time.
• Vitamin A strengthens the protective tissue of the skin and actually prevents acne, so eat food rich in vitamin A like carrot, papaya, mango etc.
• Eat foods rich in zinc - Zinc is an antibacterial agent and a necessary element in the oil-producing glands of the skin. A diet low in zinc can actually cause acne breakouts.
• Carbohydrate foods with low glycemic index or a low GI diet can improve acne by 50 percent.
• Drink 3 glasses of water with squeezed lemon and honey.

Tips To Maintain Your Hygiene

• Wash your hands, after using the toilet, before and after handling a tampon or pad, before eating, and after touching an animal. And wash it properly for 30 to 45 seconds, scrubbing between fingers and under nails.
• Before drinking any juice or cold drink clean the can opener. That little bit of juice or food left on the blade after you open a can invites bacteria growth. Washing or even just rinsing the opener after you use it will prevent problems.
• Change the towels. Hang towels unfolded to let them air dry, and replacing them with clean towels after three uses. Don't share it with anyone.
• Protect your toothbrush. Every time a toilet is flushed, fecal matter and bacteria spray 20 feet in the air. Keep your toothbrush out of the line of fire by storing it in a drawer, cabinet or other enclosed place.
• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, use tissue when possible.

• Exercise mats are generally drenched in sweat, so it would be wise to wash them down before using. But you can do one better and bring your own mat instead.
• Never forget to wash your socks and do not keep them wearing through the week.
• Do not ignore any infection or skin related disease in their first stage. Look out for a good doctor and prevent disease to spread further.
• It is advisable to always shower after a workout to wash off the sweat and therefore feel clean and refreshed afterward.

Causes of Obesity

We generally talk about obesity or tips to get rid of obesity but we seldom talk about its causes. Obesity is caused by following reasons:-

• Lack of exercise :- With the increase in high-tech electronics many of us have jobs that involve sitting at a desk for most of the day, we are spending more time with these gadgets rather than exercising.
• Genes and Heredity :- Some people tend to stay the same weight for years without much effort, whereas others find they put on weight quickly if they are not careful. This because of genes – It has been discovered that there are certain genes that make you feel hungrier, or make it take longer for you to feel full.
• Unhealthy diets :- The type of food we eat is important we should go for fresh, green and raw food rather then fast, packed or fried food, but also the amount of food we consume is also important.
• Medicines or medical conditions :- Conditions such as over-production of steroid hormones in the body or an under-active thyroid gland can also be causes of weight gain. Certain medicines, including some steroids and antidepressants, contraceptive pill can contribute to weight gain.
• Alcohol:- Alcohol is also one of the reason to gain weight. It contains lots of calories

Benefits of 5 Most Nutritious Fruits

Relationship between human beings and fruits is from the times of Adam and Eve. Remember if Eve won't have eaten that apple then this whole world wound not be like this. Fruits are the best friend of human being, they not only keep us healthy but also give us good glowing skin and good feeling. Here I would like to share some benefits of 5 most eaten and nutritious fruits

Mango
Mango is known as the king of all fruits as it is the most delicious and nutritious food. Mangoes are excellent source of vitamins C, A and E. It contains up to 40% of our daily fiber requirement. It is also good source of vitamin B-complex, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, folic acid and zinc

• It is also valuable to combat acidity and poor digestion.
• Mango is effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin.
• Mango is high in iron, pregnant women and people with anemia are advised to eat this fruit regularly.

Guava
Guava is very good for digestion, it is high in Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, Potassium, Copper and Manganese . It is a good fruit if you want to reduce weight because of low saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium

• Guava is good for Asthma
• It helps to reduce Obesity Problem
• It is also for High blood pressure patients.

Apple
There is a common say “Apple a day keeps doctor away”. No doubt apples are amazing for controlling blood sugar, it is good source of soluble fiber, especially pectin, which helps control insulin levels by slowing the release of sugar into our bloodstream. It also have bit of vitamin C and potassium.

• Apple prevent disturbances of the liver and digestion.
• It help to prevent the formation of kidney stone
• Eating an apple daily can lower cholesterol and reduce skin diseases

Papaya
Papaya is high in vitamin C and a good source of fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E and potassium .

• It contains peculiar and valuable digestive properties.
• Papaya has also been shown to lower cholesterol levels
• It prevents the formation of urinary stones

Orange
Oranges are excellent source of vitamin C, which help prevent scurvy and also aid in the body's overall natural healing process. It also contain Potassium, Folate, Fiber. Orange is known to lower blood pressure and contain strong anti-inflammatory properties

• Orange is good for Asthma patients
• It helps prevent diabetes
• It is also good for tuberculosis

Tips for Healthy Living

Are you a busy entrepreneur or employee who is usually on the go and doesn’t have time for himself and his health? If yes. then this is the best time for you to think about your health and change your lifestyle. Good and healthy living will make you look younger, energetic, and keep you a lot better & fitter for your entire life. So here are some tips for healthy living.

• Intake Water:- Take a glass of water in the morning. We lose oxygen through the night and to rejuvenate our cells, we need to supply them with water and oxygen. Try to take 8 glass of water every day because dehydration can lead to fatigue, headaches, moodiness and even constipation!
• Exercise:- Make a daily habit to move your body. Exercise not only help us to be in shape but also helps to get much needed nutrients into the tissues through proper burning of food.
• Try to eat raw fruits and vegetable:- Things like fresh fruits, salads and vegetable juices should be consumed regularly. Fresh foods are high in essential nutrients and minerals. Fiber has a balancing effect on blood sugar levels which prevent constipation and increases the amount of beneficial bacteria in our digestive system.
• Reduce and balance your fat intake:- Fat calories should be 30 % of total calories. For this try to reduce intake of fried foods, burgers, cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream
• Increase intake of freshly squeezed juice:- Juice intake increase energy, body health and vitality to ten times

• Think Positive:-Good stress management and stress nutrition can improve both health and happiness.
• Quit Smoking & Protect yourself from Pollution:- If you can't live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms. As smoke has very harm effect on lungs so avoid smoking
• Avoid drinking Alcohol and Caffeine:- Give up excess caffeine like tea and coffe and reduce your alcohol intake. Replace your this habit by increasing some healthy intakes like juice, water or milk.

Do's and Dont's for Oily and Dry Skin

Dry Skin

Do's for Dry Skin

• Cut back on bath and shower time. Take cooler or lukewarm showers instead of hot ones.
• Pat yourself dry gently with a towel, rather than rubbing.
• Pay special attention to lower legs, which tend to be dryer because they’re farther from your heart.
• Protect your skin from the sun. Winter sun can be as dangerous as summer sun
• Air your home, and turn down the heating. Use a humidifier, especially in the bedroom.
• Apply a water-in-oil-type moisturizer and gently pat your skin dry.
• Wear light clothes made of cotton.
• Protect yourself from the wind by covering your face and using a natural oil based lip balm.
• Try to avoid extreme cold, which can cause frostbite or skin disorders in some people.
• Carefully choose a good moisturizer developed for dry skin.
• Use heavier creams or ointments during the winter months and lighter lotions in the summer.

Dont's for Dry Skin

• Don’t overdo the scrubbing.

• Don't shower in very hot water.
• Don't rub-dab skin dry.
• Alcohol and caffeine should be avoided.
• Don't overdo skin cleansing. Once a day is sufficient to wash your face, hands, feet and between the folds of your skin. You can rinse your trunk, arms and legs daily, but don't use cleanser or soap on these areas every day.
  
• Don’t scratch dry, itchy spots; apply more moisturizer instead.

Oily Skin

Do's for Oily Skin

• Try to have regular sleeping hours.
• Supplement your diet with lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, sprouts, and fruit juice.
• Do drink lots of water. It helps hydrate the skin from the inside.
• In case of severe acne, consult the doctor.
• Try to use fragrance free product. It can cause more oil production and acne.

Dont's for Oily Skin

• Do not rub, squeeze or pick pustules.
• Try to avoid beauty soaps or moisturizers. Use a medicated soap.
• Avoid using oil-based creams, ointments and make-up products.
• Avoid using cosmetics, which contain Vaseline.
• Avoid use of fragrance rich product. It can cause more oil production and acne.
• Do not use any facial cream or other products containing socetyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate & sodium chloride. They can cause acne.
• Don't get moisture crazy. If your skin is not "soaking up" the moisture you're giving it, then cut back on the amount or frequency of application.