The human being is holy with five sensory organs and eyes are one among them. The eyes move a number of times a day to bring the objects in focus. Due to its sharp focus one is capable to see the far-away objects and the minute ones similar to needles. Any mistake in the functioning of the eye results in vision defects or problems so its proper to know first everything about the eye.
Tears: The first line of defense, they also serve as lubrication by keeping the eyes moist and nourished; they also have a corrective lens function.
Eyelids: Their main job is to protect your eyes from dirt, dust and harsh light.
Eyelashes: A protective net for your eyes.
Cornea: A refractive zone that guides light to reach the retina.
Pupil: Controls the amount of light that enters your eyes.
Lens: A refractive zone that also guides light into the retina.
Retina and Optic Nerve: A bunch of intricate wiring that carries vision signals between your brain and eyes.
Causes of Eye Problems
Most of our work is done on computers, and there is usually no escape from it. It is a visually intensive task and, unfortunately, our work pressure and lifestyles do not give us the opportunity to be kind to our eyes. Like every other part of our bodies our eyes are also subject to wear and tear be it from the ultra violet rays of the sun, pollution and dust in the air, transmittable diseases or stress from looking at a computer screen all day.
Most of us go to our family doctors to undertake a physical exam to see how our overall health is. Other people take their health for granted. Why is it then that many of us disregard our eyesight. To guarantee healthy and normal vision, an annual visit to your eye doctor for your eye care exam is necessary.
The various causes of various eye problems are:
Most of us go to our family doctors to undertake a physical exam to see how our overall health is. Other people take their health for granted. Why is it then that many of us disregard our eyesight. To guarantee healthy and normal vision, an annual visit to your eye doctor for your eye care exam is necessary.
The various causes of various eye problems are:
- Reading in inadequate light
- Working on computer for longer periods
- Inadequate diet particularly the diet deficient in vitamin A
- Watching television from close
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Well being sexy is not so important, sexiness is just a result of being healthy, Having a radiant and glowing skin, healthy hair with a healthy body makes you more sexier than sexy.
I don't know but this video by Girls of FHM originally performed by Rod Stewart inspires me to be healthy and get fit.
I don't know but this video by Girls of FHM originally performed by Rod Stewart inspires me to be healthy and get fit.
Summertime Skin Care
The skin has a defense mechanism against sun-damage, in the form of melanin. The production of melanin is accelerated on sun-exposure. However, we have seen that this defense is not enough. That is why protection of the skin, with ingredients that block the sun’s radiation damage, is so essential. These sun-block agents are incorporated into ’sunscreens’.
Avoid unnecessary sun exposure, especially between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., the peak hours for harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Avoidance of the sun, when ultraviolet radiation is at its height, can help to reduce the harmful effects. It is also essential to know that ultraviolet radiation is greater near water bodies, like the seaside and where there is snow. Snow, water and even sand reflect the ultraviolet rays and thus increase the reflection.
When doing summer outdoor activities, use sunscreens rated SPF 15 or higher. Apply them liberally, uniformly, and frequently. When exposed to sunlight, wear protective clothing such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, broad-brimmed hats, and UV-protective sunglasses. Stay away from artificial tanning devices.
Exposure to the sun also causes moisture depletion and dries out the skin. Therefore, it is essential to step-up miniaturization, when you have been out of doors for a long time.
When you are swimming in the sea, or in an open-air pool, remember to apply sunscreen before and after your swim. Protect yourself with a parasol whenever you are out in the sun.Remember, you are exposed to ultraviolet radiation even on a cloudy day. Teach your children good sun protection habits at an early age: The damage that leads to adult skin cancers starts in childhood. Examine your skin head to toe at least once every three months.
Avoid unnecessary sun exposure, especially between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., the peak hours for harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Avoidance of the sun, when ultraviolet radiation is at its height, can help to reduce the harmful effects. It is also essential to know that ultraviolet radiation is greater near water bodies, like the seaside and where there is snow. Snow, water and even sand reflect the ultraviolet rays and thus increase the reflection.
When doing summer outdoor activities, use sunscreens rated SPF 15 or higher. Apply them liberally, uniformly, and frequently. When exposed to sunlight, wear protective clothing such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, broad-brimmed hats, and UV-protective sunglasses. Stay away from artificial tanning devices.
Exposure to the sun also causes moisture depletion and dries out the skin. Therefore, it is essential to step-up miniaturization, when you have been out of doors for a long time.
When you are swimming in the sea, or in an open-air pool, remember to apply sunscreen before and after your swim. Protect yourself with a parasol whenever you are out in the sun.Remember, you are exposed to ultraviolet radiation even on a cloudy day. Teach your children good sun protection habits at an early age: The damage that leads to adult skin cancers starts in childhood. Examine your skin head to toe at least once every three months.
Cigarette smoking contribution to skin aging
The most serious damage to the skin through smoking is often caused by the following:
- reduction in the body’s storage of vitamin A, which produces protection from skin damage.
- continual puckering from drawing on a cigarette as well as squinting in reaction to cigarette smoke create deeply wrinkled skin around the eyes and mouth – these are classic signs of “smoker’s face”.
- restricted blood flow through the capillaries thereby preventing oxygen and nutrients getting to the skin.
- restriction of the absorption of vitamin C, which is a vital oxidant for skin protection and health
- acceleration of the decrease in collagen production, an enzyme vital to the skin’s elasticity.
Hair care for different types of hair
Hair adds a crowning glory to a man’s persona. It is of utmost importance to take special care of this valuable asset and thereby preserving healthy hair. Modern and hectic lifestyle leaves little or no time for taking proper care of your hair. Unhealthy eating habits, lack of proper rest and sleep and stress badly affect your hair’s condition. This leads to thinning of hair, drying and in extreme cases hair falling out and even baldness.
There are so many shampoo and hair products that promise you to have a beautiful and shiny hair in just couple of weeks. But the problem is you really have to know first the type of hair you have before buying these product.
But having a beautiful and shiny hair doesn't only rely on the products that we use, In order to have a health hair we must also be observant to what we eat.
Basic Hair Care Tips
Hair Care Tips for Oily Hair
This condition stems from over secretion of the sebaceous glands.
Eat: Lots of green leafy vegetables, salads, fresh fruits, yogurt, baked and grilled dishes.
Avoid: Fried and greasy foods, milk products and red meat.
Hair Care Tips for Dry Hair
Increase intake of low cholesterol, polyunsaturated oils such as margarine, sunflower oil, fruits and foods rich in Vitamin B.
Eat: Foods rich in vitamin B, raw vegetables, pulses, wholemeal bread, brown rice, liver, bananas, nuts and oily fish. A supplement of Vitamin E capsules will also help.
Avoid: Salty and fatty cheeses.
Hair Care Tips for Normal Hair
Eat: Low fat fish, chicken, pulses and sprouts.
Hair Care Tips for Mixed Condition Hair
Eat: Plenty of vegetables and fresh fruits. Avoid: Butter, cheese and deep fried foods.
Hair Care Tips for Dull Hair
Eat: Foods rich in minerals - green vegetables, nuts, lentils, whole grain cereals, shrimps, oily fish and milk.
There are so many shampoo and hair products that promise you to have a beautiful and shiny hair in just couple of weeks. But the problem is you really have to know first the type of hair you have before buying these product.
But having a beautiful and shiny hair doesn't only rely on the products that we use, In order to have a health hair we must also be observant to what we eat.
Basic Hair Care Tips
Hair Care Tips for Oily Hair
This condition stems from over secretion of the sebaceous glands.
Eat: Lots of green leafy vegetables, salads, fresh fruits, yogurt, baked and grilled dishes.
Avoid: Fried and greasy foods, milk products and red meat.
Hair Care Tips for Dry Hair
Increase intake of low cholesterol, polyunsaturated oils such as margarine, sunflower oil, fruits and foods rich in Vitamin B.
Eat: Foods rich in vitamin B, raw vegetables, pulses, wholemeal bread, brown rice, liver, bananas, nuts and oily fish. A supplement of Vitamin E capsules will also help.
Avoid: Salty and fatty cheeses.
Hair Care Tips for Normal Hair
Eat: Low fat fish, chicken, pulses and sprouts.
Hair Care Tips for Mixed Condition Hair
Eat: Plenty of vegetables and fresh fruits. Avoid: Butter, cheese and deep fried foods.
Hair Care Tips for Dull Hair
Eat: Foods rich in minerals - green vegetables, nuts, lentils, whole grain cereals, shrimps, oily fish and milk.
Hair Care Tips
Beautiful, healthy and shining hair is a valuable asset. Healthy hair is dependent on the health of the scalp (hair requires a plentiful supply of nutrient-rich blood to nourish the hair follicles in the scalp) it makes sense that eating nutritionally balanced meals will promote healthy follicles and healthy hair growth. Consume omega 3 fat acid and protein for healthy hairs.
To have healthy and beautiful hair, you need some hair care tips as below
To have healthy and beautiful hair, you need some hair care tips as below
- Choose natural shampoo - Natural shampoo is safer than chemical shampoo. Use a shampoo that is pH balanced and that is formulated for your hair type. Conditioner should be nourishing but not heavy. Rinse with cool water for extra shine.
- Avoid rinsing hair so often - We tend to rinse our hair so often in the hot season. The risk to rinse hair so often, make your hair become dry and affect your head skin.
- Avoid excess use of dryers - Blow dryer is commonly used to dry hair. This makes your hair broken. Use the tool properly to avoid your hair broken.
- Scalp massage - Massage the scalp with the oil regularly to encourage oil production. Hot oil treatment is very beneficial in preventing hair loss.
- Never brush wet hair, which can lead to breakage; instead, use a wide tooth comb after you shampoo.
- After swimming, wash your hair with fresh water as soon as possible to remove chlorine residue.
- Color your hair perfectly - To cover grey hair it is better to go a professional salon for coloring than doing yourself. Use the special shampoo; do not rinse your hair after 72 hours coloring.
- Consult your stylist - We usually want to have new hair stylist. To do hair style, it must have chemical process. Consult your stylist the better way to choose, because your hair needs special care before or after chemical process.
How to properly apply shower gel
Using shower gel leaves a gentle scent and moisturize your skin, as well as leaving you fresh and clean.
What's more, it just feels really, really fun to squish gel on you in a shower instead of soap. It's runny, gooey and marvelously scented! So you don't have to exert an extra effort to reach some of your body parts,
Get clean in such a fun and easy way:
What's more, it just feels really, really fun to squish gel on you in a shower instead of soap. It's runny, gooey and marvelously scented! So you don't have to exert an extra effort to reach some of your body parts,
Get clean in such a fun and easy way:
- Step in the bathroom/shower, and turn the water to the temperature that suits you best. (i suggest a lukewarm temperature because it opens your pores and it will absorb the minerals present in your shower gel)
- Take a few minutes to wash your body, and enjoy the shower. Wash with soap if you really feel the need to cleanse with two cleaning products - otherwise, simply rely on the gel.
- Pour about a tablespoon of shower gel onto your hand, wash towel, sponge.
- Spread it evenly throughout your body.
- Wash it off completely. (I also suggest cold water temperature because it tightens your skin pores)
- Step out of the shower, and dry off like you would any other time.
Summertime Skin Care
Summer is approaching and you can't wait to plunge into the pool or head for the beach. But before you rush out to sample the joys of summertime, be physically prepared for common skin problem arises due to too much exposed to the direct sun rays, which send out ultraviolet radiation.
People with dry sensitive skin may notice that sun causes more dryness and irritation. In this case try to use herbal infusions instead of tap water when cleansing your skin. The best herbs are chamomile and sage - alone or in combination with linden blossoms. They will calm and soothe your skin. Having antibacterial properties, they will also prevent infections. If you spend a lot of time outside and feel that your skin is dry, soak cheesecloth in herbal infusion and leave it on clean face for a few minutes.
People with dry sensitive skin may notice that sun causes more dryness and irritation. In this case try to use herbal infusions instead of tap water when cleansing your skin. The best herbs are chamomile and sage - alone or in combination with linden blossoms. They will calm and soothe your skin. Having antibacterial properties, they will also prevent infections. If you spend a lot of time outside and feel that your skin is dry, soak cheesecloth in herbal infusion and leave it on clean face for a few minutes.
To make an herbal infusion you will need:
3 parts of linden blossoms 2 parts of chamomile 1 part rose petals 1/2 part peppermint leaves
Take 2 tablespoons of the herbal mixture and cover with 1 cup of boiling water.
In hot days when your face is sweating, do not rush to wash it with water. First wipe it with a cotton ball soaked in sour milk or sour cream. After 10-15 minutes rinse with sage infusion or green tea. Then apply your favorite moisturizer.
Some women think there is no need to use creams during summer since the skin sweats and already looks shiny. This is a big mistake. Oil and sweat are two different things. Oil depletion makes skin vulnerable to wind, sun, temperature contrast and other environmental factors. In hot summer days sweat evaporates from the skin surface making it even dryer and prone to injury or infection.
Wrong day cream can also cause sweatiness. Too much moisturizer or night cream used during the day will make your skin feel hot and look too shiny. Try to choose a light cream that makes your skin feel comfortable without leaving an oily residue and apply it to clean skin to ensure the best absorption.
Cold water is an excellent skin toner for summer. In the morning apply fresh squeezed fruit or berry juice all over your face and neck. If your skin is dry or irritated, follow with sour cream or oil (olive, sunflower, almond). Now wash your face with cold water. Ice cubes will feel great on normal and oily skin, however if you have visible capillaries, ice can make them worse.
Fruit masks is another easy summer treat. If you do not have allergies, they can be used everyday. Active ingredients in fruits will freshen and clean your skin. For the best result use fresh fruits and berries and make just enough juice or mixture for one application.
There are some general guidelines to follow as easy as 123:
- Clean the skin first.
- If your skin type is dry, apply a thin layer of light cream while the skin is still wet.
- Soak a piece of cheese cloth in mashed fruit or juice and leave it on your face for 10-15 minutes (cut out holes for eyes in the cheesecloth to avoid eye irritation caused by fruit acids).
The mask can also be made with egg yolks, powdered oatmeal, or sour cream. For oily skin mix fruits with egg whites. If your mask has a thick consistency, you may not need a cheesecloth.
Fruits you can use:
- For dry skin - apricots, grapes, melon, plums, bananas. You may add carrot juice to your mask, it is great for dry skin. The orangy color will disappear pretty fast. - For irritated skin or if you have visible capillaries - parsley is the answer to your problems. - For oily skin and enlarged pores - cabbage, cranberry, red currant. - Tomato, cucumber, watermelon and orange juices will do good for any skin type.
After removing a fruit mask, it is not necessary to wash your face with water - wipe it with a cotton ball soaked in tea, herbal infusion or cucumber juice.
When using masks, don't forget about your neck - it needs just the same attention as your face.
7 Benefits from drinking Green Tea
Green tea isn’t just a delicious and healthful drink; it can also be used as an at-home health and beauty remedy. By now, we know that drinking green tea is undoubtedly good for our bodies. The antioxidant and free-radical scavenging properties of green tea have made it a must-have for the health conscious and numerous studies highlight the potential benefits of green tea including cancer prevention and weight loss.
Read on to find out 7 surprising things you didn’t know about green tea
1. It can reduce puffy peepers: Stayed out too late last night? Soaking a cotton pad in green tea and placing it over eyes for 10 minutes can reduce the puffiness of tired eyes, making you look revitalized and refreshed.
2. It can soothe skin: Spent a little too much time in the sun? Use the naturally calming properties of green tea to soothe sunburned skin. Place green tea in a spray bottle and mist on sunburned areas for all-natural relief. Because it has anti-bacterial qualities, green tea can also be used as an antiseptic to spray on skin blemishes or irritations.
3. It’s great for teeth: Green tea has fluoride in it, making it a superstar for keeping gums and teeth healthy. Green tea can even be used as a mouthwash to maintain breath.
4. It can soothe sore throats: The anti-viral effects of green tea make it an excellent remedy to help prevent the effects of a cold or flu. In fact, you can gargle with green tea to soothe a sore throat.
5. It’s good for the bones: Naturally high in minerals, green tea aids in strong bone density, which is important for maintaining good posture.
6. It’s a room deodorizer: Green tea leaves have traditionally been used to naturally absorb odors in a room. Place tea leaves in a bowl to help absorb unpleasant odors or leave some in the fridge in place of baking soda.
7. It’s good for the feet: Soaking tired feet in green tea can prevent unpleasant fungal infections.
Read on to find out 7 surprising things you didn’t know about green tea
1. It can reduce puffy peepers: Stayed out too late last night? Soaking a cotton pad in green tea and placing it over eyes for 10 minutes can reduce the puffiness of tired eyes, making you look revitalized and refreshed.
2. It can soothe skin: Spent a little too much time in the sun? Use the naturally calming properties of green tea to soothe sunburned skin. Place green tea in a spray bottle and mist on sunburned areas for all-natural relief. Because it has anti-bacterial qualities, green tea can also be used as an antiseptic to spray on skin blemishes or irritations.
3. It’s great for teeth: Green tea has fluoride in it, making it a superstar for keeping gums and teeth healthy. Green tea can even be used as a mouthwash to maintain breath.
4. It can soothe sore throats: The anti-viral effects of green tea make it an excellent remedy to help prevent the effects of a cold or flu. In fact, you can gargle with green tea to soothe a sore throat.
5. It’s good for the bones: Naturally high in minerals, green tea aids in strong bone density, which is important for maintaining good posture.
6. It’s a room deodorizer: Green tea leaves have traditionally been used to naturally absorb odors in a room. Place tea leaves in a bowl to help absorb unpleasant odors or leave some in the fridge in place of baking soda.
7. It’s good for the feet: Soaking tired feet in green tea can prevent unpleasant fungal infections.
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