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Friday, April 19, 2013
Do not hesitate again for your gardening hobby. According
to the research, planting a variety of plants in pots around your home
or a special place to reduce the risk of obesity.
In
addition to making your body move more, gardening is said to also be
able to encourage someone has a diet that is healthier, especially if
the plant is vegetables and fruits. Gardening is also believed to have a high social benefits for the environment a person has the same hobby. Thus, they can share information and build social relationships.
Researchers from the University of Utah studied 198 people with gardening hobby. They are members of a community gardening in Salt Lake City. They
compared the Body Mass Index (BMI) throughout gardener, is calculated
by dividing weight (in kilograms) by the square of their height (in
centimeters). These
results were then compared with a BMI of their neighbors to determine
whether the hobby of gardening an impact on the body.
As a result, the average has about 1.84 BMI lower than their neighbors. When grouped according to gender, women gardening has a 46 percent likelihood of obesity is lower compared with its neighbors. While for men the gardening possibilities obesity 62 percent lower.
People with hobbies gardening also have a greater likelihood to have a healthy figure compared to his brother. But
not for married couples, because is believed the couple will also feel
the benefit of helping to carry out activities in the garden and even
contributed to eat vegetables or fruit.
"This
preliminary study may give an idea to people that gardening is a
valuable asset that can lead them to a healthier lifestyle," said Prof. Cathleen Zick, leader of the study, as quoted from the Telegraph.
addition, this course may be to invite local officials to be able to
draft a new city to be more healthy citizens," he added.
After
knowing the healthy benefits of gardening, let's start a healthy
lifestyle by trying to make a small garden around your home. That way, you can decrease the risk of obesity.
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
The aging process is a woman who feared the occurrence of wrinkles. Than wrinkles in the face, now women are more afraid of the wrinkles in the hand.
It was based on research in the UK, which reveals one in eight women are more worried about the hand over the face. If the many ways you can do to fight wrinkles on the face, not so with the skin on the back of the hand.
For
it, before it became clear prominent hand veins, wrinkles and skin
thinning, the following tips to care for him, as quoted by She Knows.
1. ExfoliateExfoliate
or exfoliation of the skin on the back and palm of the hand at least
once every two weeks, to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the growth
of new skin cells are more fresh and radiant. You can use a scrub for the body, or create their own scrub with a mixture of one teaspoon of sugar and coconut oil.
If you do not like the oily texture, can use fresh lemon juice rubbed on the hands, let stand a few minutes, then rinse. The content of the citric acid acts as a gentle exfoliant.
2. Moisturizer & SunblockWe know, exposure to ultraviolet rays damage the collagen, which serves to make the skin look supple. When collagen is damaged, there will be a visible wrinkles and skin thinning (transparent). Damage to the collagen can be prevented by applying a cream / lotion, with a content of at least SPF 15 every day. It is important to apply it repeatedly, once every two hours.
3. Avoid the Hard Detergents and SoapsAlways wear gloves when washing clothes, dishes, mopping, or while doing activities in contact with water. Before wearing gloves, rub your hands with moisturizing cream or olive oil.
4. Use Face Care Product for Hands AlsoYou can use for facial care products on hand. For
example, you can apply an antioxidant serum to the face and hands at
night before bed and during the day before wearing SPF. You should also use the same mask for the face and hands
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Nail biting, spitting exhaust gas and is often regarded as a bad and slovenly habits. But you know, this habit could actually be a good thing for your health? This is why, as quoted by the Daily Mail.
1. Nail BitingThese bad habits can be good for your health, according to Dr. Hilary Longhurst, an immunology specialist. He
explained the origin of the hand is not too dirty, the bacteria enter
the body through the mouth while biting nails can enhance the immune
system. Immune system has a memory and can be 'noted' how to fight bacteria if a time comes again.
When
bacteria enter the body for the second time, the immune system will
recall the memory and release weapons - called lymphocytes - who knows
how to fight it. So even though his role was small, mengigiti nails also contribute to endurance. Just like picking your nose. Just do not do this too often and habits in a very dirty state of hands, for example after handling raw meat, mud or dust.
2.Fart
Exhaust gas may be nasty, but it is important for the body remove the wind. "We're
wasting gas for a reason. Gases present in the intestine and must be
removed," says Dr Nick Read, digestive health specialists.
Most of the gas comes from the fermentation of protein and carbohydrates. Generally formed about six hours after eating. So if you eat at 7 pm, then at 2 am you'll usually feel a bit bloated stomach at the bottom. It signifies being the formation of flatulence.
Removing the gas will relieve pain and bloating, especially if you tend to be sensitive stomach. So as much as possible, you should not hold it when they want to waste gas. If there is in the middle of a meeting or a formal meeting, never hurts to ask permission to go out for a while. Because the gas hold out can trigger abdominal pain.
3. Make fingers creaking jointsWhen tired or sleepy, usually we will memeretakkan fingers making a sound like a broken bone. The sound it might make people who hear the pain, but actually there is no harmful effect by doing this habit. Makes the finger joints more flexible.
"There
is a myth that doing this could weaken the joints. But it turned out to
have no effect. A study conducted on a group of respondents over the
past five years did not show any symptoms of arthritis because of his
habit memeretakkan finger. Their finger joints as healthy people who do
not have the habit it, "explained Dr Chris Edwards, a consultant rheumatologist at Southampton General Hospital.
Cracking sound came from the fluid that lines the joints in each finger. When stretched, cracking voice will make the joints more flexible. That's why you feel more comfortable fingers and limp after doing it.
4. SpitThe habit of spitting is not good and can make people disgusted. If you do it in the street or a public bus. But spitting include healthy habits when performed during exercise or fitness, because it helps you breathe easier.
In normal activity, people breathe through the nose. The air in through the nose while being warm and moist, allowing the body to absorb more oxygen more efficiently. But
while physical activity, we tend to take a long, deep breath through
your mouth to inhale as much air as possible into the body.
"But
the air is not heated or moistened as when breathing through the nose.
When the air intake in the cold will make a dry throat and pushing the
cell to protect it by producing more saliva," says sports physician Dr
John Dickinson.
Too much saliva production will disrupt the rhythm of breathing so you need a lot of spit. This is mostly done by the runners to regulate his breathing steady.
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Monday, April 15, 2013
Too long staring at computer screens, TV's and cell phones can cause strain on the eyes. If you do not rest your eyes and lack of nutrition, the eye can lose its ability to see well.
There are several ways you can do to improve eye health. Ie with a diet and a healthy lifestyle. Dr.. Bharti, Medical Director Barthi Group of Eye Hospitals reveal important things to do and avoid, as quoted from the Health Me Up.
1. Complete NutritionVision will get better if you eat a healthy and balanced nutrition. Inadequate intake of protein, vitamins and minerals every day which is present in vegetables and fruits. Spinach, carrots and tomatoes are some good types of vegetables consumed. As for the healthy protein, you can get from nuts or fish.
2. Leave Bad HabitsSome bad habits can create eye strain and reduce visibility. Avoid reading in low light places. Should not watch TV while lying down and in the dark room. Get used to not stare at the phone screen in the dark because it will make the eyes work harder to adapt to bright light.
3. Do not Drink Too Much Water in the MorningDr.. Bharti
explained, "The second mistake most people do is drink a lot of water
in the morning, because a lot written in the book can cleanse the
digestive system."
But
drinking too much water at once can increase the strain on the eyes and
if done continuously will increase the risk of glaucoma (blindness
slowly). Enough to drink a glass of water in the morning and drink it mouthful by mouthful. Not all at once.
4. Use EyelinerBe careful in using eyeliner. Eyeliner should only be used outside the line of the eye, not the inside. This is to avoid eye infection if the tip eyeliner unhygienic. Therefore always keep the cleanliness of your makeup tools. Clean the tip of the eyeliner with a paper napkin, or the look on a regular basis if your eyeliner pencil shaped.
5. Do not Clean Eye with Ordinary WaterWhen washing the face, usually you will also splashed water on his eyes. Stop the habit of now. Tap water or ground water may contain bacteria that can enter the eye when you clean your face. This can cause irritation. Close your eyes while washing your face with water, unless you are using a mineral water that has been sterilized.
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
Many people avoid for fear of fat dinner. In fact, you should only eat foods at sunset. It's just consider what goes into the body. Many do not realize there are habits that may be trivial but this is the factor that makes you gain weight at dinner.
Nutritionists Lawrence J. Cheskin,
MD, director of the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center and Melissa
Lanz founder of The Fresh 20, as quoted by the Huffington Post, advised
to avoid some wrong habits at dinner :
1. Dinner with Big PortionsAccording
to the USDA at dinner required 450 and 625 calories, according to
figures dietary needs 1800 to 2000 calories per day for women. Lanz argues, "Nutrition should be a light supper, a good portion of which are under 500 calories."
2. Avoid Linger in the Future of TelevisionWatching activities are always accompanied with a snack. This is a wrong practice. When focusing on the screen without realizing hands do not stop taking a snack. Cheskin says this is the biggest problem, and he advised the people to separate eating from other activities. When eating, sit down at the dinner table and just focus on what you eat. This will make full and satisfied faster.
3. Excessive salt consumptionSodium salt can lead to excess weight, this one factor to gain weight. Try replacing them with flavorful spices such as black pepper powder fresh.
4. Dinner on the RoadMany people prefer to go out for a nice dinner with family or friends, because practical. Cheskin suggest not more than once in a week eating out. Restaurants usually tend to offer foods with high caloric content derived from salt, fat and sugar especially fast food.
5. Eat DessertIndeed,
it feels less complete dinner without dessert, but the selection of the
sweet dessert menu makes calorie intake increases. Do not eat dessert like cake or ice cream after a big meal out of habit or tradition, but think of your body. The desserts also make your blood sugar spike and make you want to eat constantly.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Former editor in chief of Vogue Australia, Kirstie Clements, will publish a book about the fashion industry. In the book one that will be expressed is about how the models often take a tissue to starve.
Not only that, in his book Kirstie also said that the models do not eat often deliberately and willingly starve during the day to look thin when the fashion show. He had seen the model only eat once a day when fashion week is underway. So long as the fashion week hunger will end, the model had to fight tooth and nail refrained drop or ill. In order to survive despite eating only once a day, these models are usually infused.
As diktuip Daily Mail, in a book entitled 'The Vogue Factor' is, Kirstie says there is a term for extremely skinny models are thin Paris. Term to describe the size of the models made himself hungry for his body down two sizes smaller. This is done so that they can be cast for the show abroad.
The book reveals a variety of things in the fashion industry including model behavior Kirstie was written based on his experiences working in Vogue Australia for 25 years. He became a leader in the media for 10 years before suddenly dismissed.
Kirstie stories about negative behavior model was not intentionally starve first revealed. Formerly a British journalist, Imogen Edwards-Jones, who is known as the author of the book series Babylon also revealed something similar in his book 'Fashion Babylon'. In the book he wrote based on the narrative of three prominent figure in the fashion world that Imogen revealed that the mode often taking laxatives (constipation medication) and diet pills in order to stay thin body size.
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
One of the highest sources of protein types, namely egg has many benefits ranging from health, beauty and hair care. Eggs can help eliminate acne to cope with oily hair. What are other beauty benefits of eggs? Let's peek in here, as summarized from Boldsky.
1. Reduces Oil on the FaceEggs are rich in vitamin E is often used as an ingredient to treat oily skin. Take the white of an egg and mix with sandalwood powder. Apply to the face to get rid of oily skin naturally.
2. Curing AcneBenefits of egg white contains many amino acids and proteins can be used as a face mask to get rid of acne. The trick part egg white, then rubbed evenly on the face, and wait 30 minutes until dry.
3. Softens SkinContent of the protein contained in egg white has efficacy in helping to soften the skin and shrink pores. Mix the egg white and yogurt and apply as a face mask.
4. Treat Skin BurnedThe protein in the egg white can help skin regeneration. Mix egg white with honey and lemon on the skin sunburn. This herb helps you get clean and toned skin.
5. Hair MoisturiserWant to get soft hair is easier to manage? Use egg as a hair mask that makes hair manageable efficacious, soften and not limp.
6. Treating DandruffDandruff is a common problem. Treat dandruff by means apply egg as a hair mask, rub on the scalp and wait 30 minutes then rinse with anti-dandruff shampoo.
7. Reduce Hair LossEggs are rich in iron are believed to reduce hair loss and scalp problems. Combine eggs with hair oil and lemon, apply on hair and massage. Let stand for 30 minutes then rinse with warm water.
8. Greasy hair & StickyOften we are having a bad hair day because hair suddenly becomes sticky and greasy because of the heat. Use eggs to treat oily and sticky hair. It will also help remove the oil natural hair is not sticky.
9. Eliminating Dark Circles Under EyesDark circles under the eyes that arise from lack of sleep, can be eliminated with this protein-rich foods. Beat the egg white and apply on under eye, add slices of cucumber and apply it on your eyes to get fresh eyes
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