Personal Hygiene

Lack of personal hygiene are causes of various diseases. Disease germs can enter the body only in limited number of ways, and one of the major ways is through the skin. The daily habit of ensuring hygienic lifestyle will save us from future health care cost and proper sanitary practices is very important because it affects our self confidence, self esteem, productivity and relationship with others. Everyday we interact with other people and having bad breath, stained teeth, body odors, dirty fingers, dandruff and smelly feet is really disgusting and a big turn off! Simple precautions are very effective. Hands commonly use in contact with disease germs than any other part of our body and therefore, they should be washed frequently.

Herbal Medicine Benefits

Herbal Medicine or commonly called as "Alternative Medicine" used to treat various illnesses. Herbs comes from plants or various parts of plants and process certain chemical substances that have effects on the body. Herbal medicine remains unproven in science, scientific study of herbal medicine remains in its young validity. But despite the criticism among the medical professionals, it is more popular and largely used by many people today even before to improve their health and its typically have fewer side effects and more safer to use. Herbs maybe used directly as teas or extract, or used to produce the drugs. Many herbs contain powerful ingredients and if used correctly it can help heal the body. Some of commonly used herbs are ginger, garlic, Aloe Vera, American ginseng, ginkgo biloba, black cohosh, bladder wrack, cat's claw, chamomile, damiana, dong quai, feverfew, grape seed, green tea, tea tree, etc. Herbs promote general health and well-being, such as anti-aging, antioxidant, immune system, improve memory, energy boosters, reduce stress, aid digestion and vision improvement. Herbs can treat ailments and conditions, such as spider vein, diabetes treatment, arthritis, acne, depression, weight loss, and other health conditions.

Health and Wellness Tips

* Drinking coffee can help reduce risk of heart disease and liver cirrhosis.

* Just keep those healthy foods and snacks.

* Drink plenty of water everyday, at least 8 glasses a day.

* Never skip meals.

* Quit smoking.

* Exercise at least trice a week.

* Take a nap and don't work in your bed.

* Take vitamins and supplements.

* Wash your hands more often.

* Relax with your hobbies.

* Get along with your family or friends.

* Do not think of the things that will make you sad.

* And be HAPPY ALWAYS....:)

SKIN CARE TIPS

Here are some tips on how to take care of our skin. Especially for those who have sensitive skin.

* Wash your face twice a day with warm water and fragrance free for people have acne or allergies.

* Remove your make up before going to sleep.

* Avoid toners that contain alcohol. It will remove skin oils that acts as natural moisturizers.

* For sensitive skin, use fragrance free lotion and sunblock.

* Body scrubs helps removing the top layer of dead skin cells that will make a dull complexion.

* Eat foods that reach in fiber everyday to avoid skin disorders.

* Moisturize dry skin with vitamin-A-rich margarine.

* Apply mayonnaise every night into your face and massage. Made for those who have dry skin.

* Avoid heat from the sun or use sunblock to protect your skin.

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Whiter and Fresher Breath

Teeth are important in many ways. It is a big factor in our life, we used teeth when we smile to have a good look, we used teeth when we swallow food, we can speak clearly and its a vital to the appearance of our face. We need to take care of them so that they'll help take care of us also. Health experts highly recommended brushing the teeth every eating foods/meals. Taking care of our teeth helps prevent plaque, which the bacteria sticks into our teeth. Bacteria are causing cavities and tooth decay, Plaque also causes gingivitis, which is a gum disease that can make your gums red, swollen, and sore.

How to take care of our TEETH:

* Brush at least twice a day, be sure to brushed it properly. Dentist recommend around two minutes in brushing the teeth.

* Used a soft medium toothbrush with thin flexible synthetic bristles.

* Used fluoride toothpaste to avoid tooth decay.

* Toothbrush must be replaced every 3 months.

* Used dental floss to help remove particles a toothbrush cannot reach.

* Avoid eating sweet foods and drinks throughout the day.

* Visit the dentist regularly to have check up your teeth.

“Death begins in a clogged colon”

Ways to Eat and Sleep Well

~ Eat Regularly

~ Cut the Caffeine

~ Less Liquid before going to bed

~ Avoid too much alcohol

~ Serotonin for sleep (carbohydrate, banana, magnesium, cracker and calcium)

~ Essential calming aromas

~ Learn to relax

~ Exercise to sleep

~ Deal with stress