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All you want to know about Vitamin A or Retinol

AJ January 9, 2017May 30, 2017 Food, Health 0

Vitamin A is a potent antioxidant and an important nutrient for overall health with benefits including: Reduction in Inflammation: Vitamin A helps to neutralize pro-inflammatory free radicals that can cause tissue and cellular damage. Good Vision and Eye Health: It is commonly known as "retinol" as it produces the pigments in the retina, the light-sensitive

Healthy Foods For Improving Your Mood

AJ December 24, 2016May 30, 2017 Food 0

Psychologically described as a condition of emotional or mental strain or tension triggered by adverse and very demanding circumstances over a period of time which spoils the aptitude of the singular to accomplish this part, stress lowers your quality of life and causes serious mental and health problems. Luckily, we can

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Foods which can alleviate hangover symptoms

AJ November 23, 2016May 30, 2017 Food, Social Health 0

The Typical hangover symptoms: Nausea Sensitivity to light Headache Achy muscles Diarrhea Decreased motor skills These all are caused by changes in body chemistry, including hormones, chemical reactions within the body, and the toxic chemicals in alcohol. Though no meal or drink can cure a hangover, certain foods are better for refueling than others. Water Alcohol is a diuretic,hence it

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Saturated Fat Is Good

AJ November 16, 2016May 30, 2017 Health 0

The saturated fats are considered as artery clogging, obesity-causing poison. A lot of people who want to improve their diet start by purchasing skim milk, ditching their egg yolks and beginning a life free of steak, pork, and butter. The first publication of “The Seven Countries Study ” in 1970 showed a

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Hate Your Body Fat?

AJ November 13, 2016May 30, 2017 Health 0

Too much cholesterol and other body fat can lead to disease. However, our bodies need a certain amount of fat to function ."Fat is one of the most fascinating organs out there," says Aaron Cypess, MD, Ph.D, an instructor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a research associate at

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Food For Eyes

AJ November 9, 2016May 30, 2017 Food, Health 0

Food For Our Eyes: Kale, Spinach, and Collards Lutein and Zeaxanthin are anti oxidants that protect and maintain healthy cells and they are abundant in these dark, leafy greens. The American Optometric Association said that they act like “internal sunglasses” that can filter the harmful blue waves. Moreover, they are also rich

Organic Food – Trend Or Need?

AJ November 6, 2016May 30, 2017 Food, Health 0

Organic Food The livestock raised without hormones or antibiotics and fed on an organic diet. Crops without synthetic fertilizers, certain prohibited pesticides. Multi-ingredient foods having at least 95% organic ingredients. Organic food is growing in popularity and availability worldwide. Farmers that cultivate organic foods must use methods that promote biodiversity, cycle resources, and generally look after Mother Nature. Non-Vegetarian

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Pain Relieving Foods

AJ October 26, 2016May 30, 2017 Food, Health 0

We often think of nutrition when we think of getting in shape, losing weight, or keeping our hearts healthy. But the concept of eating better food to ease pain may not even be on your radar. Nutrition can have a huge impact on mitigating sore spots. Leaky Gut Syndrome Leaky gut refers to the

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Women Health And Hormones

AJ October 23, 2016May 30, 2017 Health, Women Health 0

According to the 2009 Bio Cycle Study, Funded by the National Institutes of Health,two primary findings of women hormones were yielded: One, that women who experienced untreated hormonal issues( Premenstrual Syndrome and infertility) prior to menopause were more likely to develop diseases of inflammation (diabetes, heart disease, and cancer) later in life. And

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Food And Skin

AJ October 16, 2016May 30, 2017 Food, Health, Women Health 0

Pimples are seriously the skin problem from hell. They hurt when they are forming, and they look and feel disgusting once they are there. After that pimple is gone, it leaves you with an acne scar. It has been told that eating chocolate causes breakouts, and pizza results in pizza

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Dangerous Cosmetics

AJ October 12, 2016May 30, 2017 Health, Women Health 0

There is some pretty hot controversy over the safety of cosmetics because there is scant evidence regarding the extent to which ingredients in cosmetics our body absorbs. More than 11 billion personal care products are sold annually in the U.S., and, as of 2007, 98 percent of these contain one or more ingredients never publicly

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Looking Tired?

AJ October 9, 2016May 30, 2017 Health, Women Health 0

"More than any other facial feature, our eyes reveal the most about how we feel," says Austin, Texas, dermatologist Gregory Nikolaidis, MD. So if our eyes look tired, that is all anybody will notice. Many people complain about puffy, swollen eyes and dark circles that would not go away. But sometimes

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Computer Screens Proving Pain In The Eyes

AJ October 9, 2016May 30, 2017 Health, Social Health 0

Desk-bound folks may find themselves glued to computer screens day in and day out. Staring at monitors too long not only affects the muscles and joints below our neck, our eyes can also be damaged leading to CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome) 64 to 90 percent of office workers suffer from CVS

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Skin And Hair In Winters

AJ October 5, 2016May 30, 2017 Health, Women Health 0

Whipping winds, dry air, and chilly temperatures can really effect out soft skin and hair in winter. Skin and Hair are meant for specific body functions. We lost body fur a while ago but we still have hair on our heads to keep the brain toasty and protected from occasional bumps.

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