Natural Face Care for a Beautiful Skin

Monday, January 31, 2011

Most women spend hundreds of dollars, for some even thousands of dollars, a year for their face care. They spare no expense to have a beautiful skin. They buy the latest on cosmetics and other beauty products because they want to be more beautiful. And in the market, one can find every imaginable cosmetic and beauty product that promise to make the woman as beautiful and as younger looking than she could ever imagine. Especially during this post global crisis, one needs not to spend a fortune to be just beautiful. One can still be beautiful without costing an arm and a leg and all she needs to do is to look right under her nose. The kitchen is full of natural products that could help beautify any woman and in a natural way.



The olive oil which is use to bring out the flavor in many dishes could be use as a good substitute for moisturizer. The face is exposed to the sun, the wind, smoking and other environmental factors that could dry it up. Without drying the skin, an olive oil can rehydrate the skin while at the same time refreshes it. This face care is non allergenic and non reactive for skin and could leave the face refresh all day long. The olive oil can be used for other parts of the body for the same reason. Mineral oil could be a good substitute for the olive oil.

For a dry skin, the perfect face care is by applying a mashed banana on the face. After leaving the mashed banana on the face for about 10 minutes, rinse the face thoroughly. The banana has natural components that rehydrate the skin. It also helps to keep the natural moisture of the skin locked in and thus prevent further dryness. If so desired this could be done daily right before going to bed. This will make sure that the face is totally refresh and ready to have its much deserved beauty rest.

The perennial problem of the face is the outbreak of pimple. There are many products available in the market that offer to treat the pimple and even prevent its re-occurrence. The problem is that some skin type may be allergic to these products. One can find in the kitchen the most effective antiseptic and totally non allergenic. Honey is a good face care regimen. It could be added with an egg and some oatmeal and applied on the face for about 20 minutes. After that, rinsing is in order. This would leave the face free from any bacteria that may cause pimples while at the same time makes the skin glow.



There are many other things one can find in the kitchen that could be part of the daily face care. All one has to do is to have a little research, be creative and be rest assured that going natural is one of the best thing she could do for her skin. And to add to that, it’s almost free!

Orgasm in women and men - a few facts

Friday, January 28, 2011

When arousal peaks, most women and men have an orgasm. Orgasm is an intense physical pleasure, controlled by the involuntary nervous system. Cyclical contraction is accompanied by rapid contraction of the lower pelvic muscles surrounding the genitals and anus. Orgasms are often associated with other involuntary reactions: state of euphoria and involuntary vocalizations.
The ability to reach orgasm is genetically variable and determined a rate of 35-45%. Other factors that condition orgasm are of individual and psychosocial nature. Short and very subtle, micro orgasms occur without physical stimulation, just because of imagination. Women can have micro orgasm only through sexual fantasies or just doing an activity they like.

WomenIn women, orgasm is not required. Its absence does not necessarily mean the existence of a problem. There is pleasure without intercourse and orgasm, the pleasure is just not so intense. Women can have vaginal orgasms (rarely), clitoridian (often) or in combination. For a successful sexual intercourse two thirds of women need clitoral stimulation during foreplay and / or during intercourse. However, women can not reach orgasm without clitoral stimulation , in any phase of intercourse. Clitoral orgasm lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes.
1 in 3 women never gets or has difficulty in reaching orgasm; 1 in 10 women always reach orgasm. Frigidity in women, namely lack of any pleasure during intercourse, is due in some cases to how she is treated by her partner: no foreplay or lack of sensitization of erotic points.

MenDuring orgasm, the man feels fast rhythmic contractions of the anal sphincter, prostate and penile muscle, contractions that cause ejaculation, the release of accumulated semen. It is a process that takes 3-10 seconds and is very pleasant for man. For a successful sexual intercourse, men need to ejaculate, therefore have orgasm. With age, the duration of the male orgasm is reduced, decreasing the amount of semen that is ejaculated. The pleasure remains as great.

5 Organs we can live without

Monday, January 24, 2011

There are cases in which the doctor can recommend surgery to remove an organ. There are organs with important functions without which we live, but not like before their removal. More recently, tonsillectomy (removal of tonsils) and appendectomy have become „fashionable” procedures, preventive not curative. If the removal of an organ is not necessary due to medical reasons, do not give up what you have received from nature. Here are 5 organs we can live without:

AppendixThe appendix (Vermiform appendix) is a blind-ended tube attached to the large intestine and located in the lower right area of the abdomen. It appears to be vestigial, although some doctors have suggested that this organ has an immune function, protecting bacteria that are beneficial in the function of the colon. In most cases the appendix is removed during childhood. The surgical removal of the vermiform appendix is called an appendectomy and is normally performed when the patient is suffering from acute appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix). Untreated, appendicitis can lead to peritonitis and it can be deadly. Without the appendix life does not change dramatically, you just need strengthen your immune system through a healthy lifestyle.

GallbladderThe gallbladder is connected to the liver by the hepatic duct and is an organ that stores and concentrates bile(digestive liquid secreted by the liver). The gallbladder sends to the intestine, between meals, substances secreted by the liver that are necessary to digestion. The surgery to remove the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy. The most common reason for a cholecystectomy are gallstones that are formed when substances contained in bile crystallizes in the gallbladder. Over 70% of people with gallstones never know they have them and never experience any symptoms (pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, migraines, dizziness, gas,etc…), but when you are affected by gallstones, removal is usually recommended. Following the extirpation, since gallbladder can't store bile, the bile goes to the intestine, thus slowing the digestion process. Usually it is necessary to follow a strict diet.

SpleenThe spleen is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen below the diaphragm and protected under the lower left ribs. It is an important organ: it filters blood and removes damaged red blood cells, bacteria, and produces lymphocytes (white blood cells that produce antibodies and assist immune system); it is also very sensitive. The spleen is is a small organ about the size of a small orange, but it can enlarge due to infections, cancers, splenic vein blockage, diseases that result in abnormal red cells (Sickle cell disease, thalassemia, spherocytosis) and metabolic diseases (Niemann-Pick disease, Gaucher's disease, Hurler syndrome).The surgical procedure that removes the spleen is called splenectomy. After removal there is a greater risk of infection and/or cardiovascular disease.

ThyroidThe thyroid or thyroid gland is located on the front part of the neck below the thyroid cartilage (Adam's apple) and is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. It stores hormones that help regulate the rate at which food is converted into energy, the heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature. The surgical removal of the thyroid is called thyroidectomy and is usually performed when a patient has a thyroid condition (hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, Graves' disease ) or for cosmetic reasons. After extirpation treatment with thyroid hormones is required for the rest of the patient's life. The treatment is necessary as hypothyroidism (deficiency of thyroid hormone) appears after the removal and can cause serious complications.

TonsilsTonsils are clumps of tissue on both sides of the throat embedded in a pocket at the side of the palate. The tonsils are part of the immune system's security barrier, and are very effective, particularly against pathogens that are inhaled or swallowed. When they become enlarged or inflamed (tonsillitis) they can be surgically removed in tonsillectomy. Although a relatively simple procedure, tonsillectomy has a 2% to 4% morbidity rate due to post-operative bleeding . When you no longer have tonsils, there is a risk that viruses can penetrate easily within the respiratory system and cause the occurrence of serious diseases such as lung diseases. Tonsillectomy in adults can be more painful than in children, and in some cases a change in voice can be observed.

Red beet: health benefits and recipes for 7 diseases

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Red beet (beta vulgaris) contains iron, copper, zinc, manganese, iodine, pulp, oil, starch, magnesium, potassium, calcium, vitamins A, B1, B5, B6, C, PP, E and folic acid. You can use the leaves and roots and 100 grams of red beet = 37 calories. Red beet used to grow spontaneously on the shores of the Mediterranean and Atlantic, but is now cultivated all over the world for its nutritional and therapeutic qualities. Its leaves are used to treat wounds and the root can help with recovery from illness, can stop the evolution of tumors and can balance blood pressure and the nervous system. The juice of this vegetable is used in folk medicine for thousands of years. The pigment of the plant is very effective in fighting cancer and leukemia. Red beet juice is not toxic and does not decompose in the process of heat, during digestion and it doesn’t lose its properties even after boiling. Minimum dose of pigment is found in one kilogram of beets, from which you can get 200-300 ml of juice. You should drink this amount every day: consumption restores the appetite, reduces the negative effects of radiation treatments and normalizes erythrocyte sedimentation rate.You can also test your health, using beet: drink 100 ml of juice and eat a raw beet salad. Track changes in urine: if it does not change color you do not have serious diseases; if it turns the color of beet juice it is possible you have health problems. Red beet can help with:

Anemia: Its iron content (only garlic contains more iron) can help increase hemoglobin levels. All you have to do is to eat beets: raw, pickled or boiled.Chronic bronchitis: Squeeze the juice from a kilogram of beets and mix it with 1 kg of honey, 500 ml of red wine, a glass of carrot juice and 1 kg of peaches. Put everything in a jar and insert the jar into a bowl of boiling water for 10 minutes. After it cools, keep the mixture in refrigerator and consume 75 grams in the morning on an empty stomach.
Cholesterol deposits: Pour 3 liters of cold water over 1 kg of chopped beets. Add 6-8 leaves of nettle or 2-3 horseradish leaves. Drink 2 glasses every day.
Disbacteriosis (lower level of normal intestinal microflora): Wash beets well and boil them. Let it cool, then clean it and cut it in slices. Weigh the boiled beets! Per one kilogram of beets you need one liter of water, two glasses of apple cider vinegar, one teaspoon of salt and one of sugar, ten black peppercorns, six cloves and two bay leaves. Boil mixture without vinegar that you must add after the mixture cools down. Pour over the sliced beets, put everything into a jar and consume daily.Flu and colds: Mix 300 ml of red beet juice with 200 ml of tomato juice, juice from one lemon, five tablespoons of onion juice, four mint leaves, salt, sugar and black pepper. Remove the mint after two hours and drink a 50 ml, with small sips, between meals.
Gallstone (gallbladder stones): Drink 150 ml of beet syrup four times a day, forty minutes before meals. Boil 1 kg of sliced beets into 2 liters of water until you get a concentrated syrup.
Hypertension: Mix equal parts of beet juice and honey and drink two tablespoons three times a day.
Poisoning with heavy and radioactive metals: Mix equal quantities of beet juice, carrot juice and black radish juice. Put the obtained juice in dark bottles and keep 3 hours in the preheated oven. Take a teaspoon 3 times a day between meals.
Tonsillitis: Gargle with warm water in which you boiled the leaves or beet root. You can also grate a red beet, add 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar and let it soak for 2-3 hours in a jar, stirring from time to time. Remove the beet, add a little honey and gargle with this mixture do every two hours.Weak immunity: Chop 500 grams red beets and 500 grams carrots and pour boiling water over. Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. Add one cup of raisins and one cup dried apricots and boil for another 5 minutes. After cooling, add two tablespoons of honey and leave the mixture 12 hours in refrigerator. Eat 100-150 grams three times a day, for a month. The mixture helps invigorate the body after a serious illness.

Plants that can be good for your heart

Friday, January 7, 2011

Stress and an unhealthy lifestyle can affect our heart. To prevent, but also to treat heart problems, here are some natural remedies.
Infusions:In the event that you suffer from hypo tension, you can prepare an infusion of 30 grams of mistletoe leaves, 30 grams of garlic and 10 grams of valerian root. Tea is prepared by mixing two spoons of this mixture in a cup of water. Drink two cups of the tea daily, in the morning and evening for a month.

Hawthorn Tincture :Not for nothing, tincture of hawthorn is also known as „the heart guard”. Hawthorn flowers and fruits help in regulating heart rhythm and expanding the coronary vessels. Hawthorn tincture is made from 20 grams of dried fruit, which is cut into small pieces and put to soak in 100 ml of 60 degrees alcohol, for 10 days in a tightly closed jar. You can drink 10-15 drops diluted in 50 ml of water, three times daily, half an hour before meals. Cure is held three weeks per month and has immediate benefits for your heart.

Rosemary:Due to the high content of flavonoids, rosemary, and eliminates the inconvenience regulates heart rhythm or palpitations caused by tensions. Add a cup of rosemary to the barbs of two cups of 60 degrees alcohol and let soak for two weeks. After straining the mixture, drink half a teaspoon every two hours for a week. Then reduce the dose and drink the mixture in the morning and evening before meals for two weeks.


Rose Hip: Rose hip is great for your heart if you suffer from hypertension; they prevent the occurrence of bleeding from arteries or blood vessels, protecting the heart. To prepare rosehip infusion, boil 500 ml water and add two tablespoons of crushed fruit. The tea should be sweetened with honey and you must drink it twice a day.