Exfoliating is one of the most important parts of beautification process. Exfoliating makes the skin healthy and beautiful by removing dirt, dried sweat, and air pollutants. To exfoliate the whole body, body scrub is the best way. It helps to remove dead skin flakes from the skin as well as expose fresh smooth new skin layer. Many types of body scrubs are available in the market but using them regularly can cause black patches because of chemical content in it. So it is good to make body scrubs at home which is made by natural ingredients without preservatives, chemicals and colors. Refer the article to know the benefits and recipes of natural body scrub for women.

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Estrogen is an extremely essential hormone for women. Estrogen is found in both men and women. The level of estrogen decreases due to stress, medications and natural aging. It is very important to maintain the levels of estrogen in the body. Increased estrogen level cause breast cancer while decreased level can cause menopause, ability to reproduce, night sweats, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, anxiety, loss of libido, irregular menstrual cycles, hair loss, osteoarthritis and mood swings. Women who have low estrogen level should include estrogen rich foods in their diets. Consuming estrogen rich foods increase estrogen levels as well as support the natural systems of the body. Refer the article to know the list of estrogen rich foods.

Estrogens speed up metabolism, enhance uterine growth, increase fat storage, boost vaginal lubrication, amplify bone formation, decrease muscle mass making you look feminine, create female secondary sex characteristics, stimulate endometrial growth, and thicken the vaginal wall. Estrogen occurs naturally in many foods recognized as phytoestrogen. Many foods slow down the production of estrogen so it is essential to know which foods increase estrogen and which decrease estrogen. Women who suffer from cancer, PMS, ovarian cysts, fibroid cysts, breast feeding mothers, fibroids or have a high risk of breast cancer should consume foods which inhibit estrogen production in the body. Read the rest of this entry »

Pregnancy is among the most wonderful and happiest period in the life of women. During pregnancy, women should take extra care of their diet as healthy diet is necessary for them and their growing fetuses. The diet of pregnant women should include lots of vitamins and minerals. Pregnant women should consume fresh fruits as they are full of vitamins and minerals. During pregnancy women should consider fruits as their best friend. Fruits that contain folic acid and vitamin C in high amount are best during pregnancy. Birth defects are prevented by folic acid. Refer the article to know the best fruits to eat during pregnancy.

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For good health, a balanced and healthy diet is one of the prerequisites. Fish and other seafood are an essential part of a balanced diet as they are great low-fat sources of many nutrients. They are easiest source of protein and very important source of essential fatty acids. A wide variety of vitamins and minerals are also contained by it. Also, they are low in calories and saturated fats, which make it ideal food for any weight loss eating plan. Recently, the federal government has updated the official guide to healthful eating list, which enlists increasing intake of seafood amid its key recommendations.

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In most of cultures, fish and other seafood is a staple food. They are full of nutrition and flavor. Seafood is the palate’s greatest pleasure for many people. Oysters, crab, clams, tuna, and other seafood offer high-quality protein yet low in cholesterol and fat. They also deliver other important nutrients like B vitamins, potassium, calcium, iron, niacin, and phosphorus. A lot of evidence suggests that people who regularly consume fish and seafood in their diet have a reduced risk of unwanted weight gain. The American Heart Association also recommended in 2002 to consume at least 2 servings of fish in a week, specifically fatty fish. Read the rest of this entry »

Refer the article to know this week’s health news such as calorie counts on menu, dye in foods, contaminated IV and arthritis & skin cancer.

FDA wants to post calorie counts on restaurant menus

On 1st April, the Food and Drug Administration proposed new rules about calorie counts. According to new rules, the chain restaurants with 20 or more places, bakeries, convenience stores, grocery stores, vending machines and coffee chains have to post the amount of calories in each item on menus and menu boards. This rule does not include bowling alleys, movie theaters, airplanes and other business as selling food is not their main business. As per new rules, the restaurant must post the calorie counts clearly and noticeably in big font size and in same color that menu item is printed. Read the rest of this entry »

New Drug Approved for Melanoma

On 25th March, The Food and Drug Administration had approved a new drug to treat the patients with late-stage melanoma which is the foremost cause of death from skin disease. The name of the drug is Yervoy (ipilimumab). In United States about 68,130 new cases of melanoma were identified in 2010 and around 8,700 people died from the disease. Melanoma is considered one of the deadliest types of skin cancer. Bristol-Myers Squibb and Medarex have developed this new drug. A monoclonal antibody, Yervoy works by blocking a molecule named cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen (CTLA-4). CTLA-4 delay or turn off the immune system of the body in fighting off cancerous cells. Read the rest of this entry »

Colors play significant role in our life. Colors have different meaning in different culture. Millions of different colors are there that give life to the wardrobe. Every color which we wear represents personality and mood. Good and bad mood are part of life but colors can help to change negative mood to positive. Colors that we wear change our emotions, emotionally and physically. Refer the article to know how different color represents personality and mood.

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A new method has been founded by US scientists to measure body fat without stepping on the scale. The new measure is known as Body Adiposity Index (BAI) which is better than BMI. BAI is calculated by using hip circumference (cm) and height. Compared to traditional BMI more perfect measure of obesity is produce by BAI. Body Adiposity Index or BAI is more flexible choice compared to BMI.

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Lambert Adolphe Quetelet invented Body Mass Index (BMI) which is calculated by dividing weight (kg) by height (m2). BMI is the easiest method of measuring obesity and used for the past 200 years. BMI is widely used by doctors and researchers however it is not perfect as it is not improved technically. BMI does not consider body fat or body fat percentage so it often puts professional athletes in an obese range. The extra flab levels of women and men with the same BMI may be diverse. Read the rest of this entry »

Coffee Reduce Stroke Risk in Women

This week a new study published at the Journal Stroke disclosed that women who drink coffee above 1 cup may decrease the risk of stroke. The study was published on 10th March, 2011. As per study, 25% risk of stroke is reduced in women who drink coffee above 1 cup compared to women who do not drink. In U.S., stroke is the 3rd major reason of death. The lead author of the study is Susanna Larsson. Read the rest of this entry »

Married lifestyle has many health benefits suggested in general research. Love surely gives good feeling. In this world, many people desire for love ever since their born. Married people, who have a lot of love in their lives, have a tendency to be healthier than those, who remain single, indicated by several studies. These health benefits include long life, better access to health care, experience less stress, live a healthier lifestyle, enjoy a more satisfying sex life and have lower rates of heart disease such as diabetes and depression, compared to their single equivalents.

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