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Getting Rid of Stretch Marks Naturally

There are several things that impact your life after pregnancy. Aside from adapting to a more hectic schedule with the baby, you will also discover that your body is not as how it used to be before mommyhood. For instance, losing the extra body fat may take some time, and you may notice some marks on your buttocks, stomach and breasts. In fact, all women get these stretch marks as their bellies suddenly become smaller and the skin gets looser after giving birth. The marks get more noticeable after the first pregnancy, and getting rid of these may be tougher than you think . What Causes Stretch Marks Generally, these marks appear once you gain weight so quickly that the skin is stretched tightly. As a result, the elastic fibers that are found under your skin’s surface break. Hence, stretch marks are formed. This is particularly true among women during their pregnancy as they gain at least 30 pounds or so throughout the 9 months. The same holds true among people who suddenly p...

Short but important facts you should know about Sleep and Snoring

What is sleep and why is it necessary? Despite all the research around it, a lot about sleep is still a mystery to us especially your dreams …lol Here’s what we do know: Sleep happens. Sleep is necessary for maintaining good health. And sleep is actually a very active period for your mind and body. During sleep, most people go through five different stages: 1, 2, 3, and 4, followed by Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep. Every night, your body goes from 1 to REM, and then starts all over again. A good night’s sleep is full of these cycles, and the amount of time spent in each stage depends on many factors. The first few stages are the state between being awake and falling asleep, where our minds wander as we relax after the day’s events. This stage of sleep is light and easily disrupted. The next stage is the beginning of deeper sleep. You start to become unaware of your surroundings and harder to rouse. Your body temperature drops and your breathing and heart rate become reg...

Nutrition to reverse balding

Researchers are yet to determine the exact cause of hair loss, but some believe that the body’s immune system mistakes the hair follicle as a foreign object and attacks them. In the aspect of genetics, a hereditary predisposition to the disorder and the presence of androgens, or the male sex hormone. Research indicates that the hair follicles in individuals susceptible to androgenetic alopecia may have receptors programmed to slow down or shut down hair production under the influence of androgens.  We can seriously improve this condition by adhering to recommended food choices.   Foods to Eat: Whole foods, nutrient-rich diet is crucial to supporting healthy hair growth. There are many food choices that can help to fend off hair loss, but these are some of my personal favorites: Organic foods  —  Choose these foods because they’re free of chemicals. Chemicals can act as  endocrine disrupters  interfering with hair growth. Pumpkin seeds ...

The Best and Easiest Remedy for Oily Skin

If your skin constantly feels like an oil field with no crude, no need to worry. Here are the best ways to totally remove yourself from such concerns….Forever!!  It's a common myth that oily skin ages better, but oil doesn't affect collagen and elastin, the two components of your skin that play a role in lines and wrinkles," says Emmy Graber, M.D., President of the Dermatology Institute of Boston. Translation: Oil or not, it's important to incorporate anti-agers into your routine. The best ingredients to look for? Alpha hydroxy acids, which both stimulate collagen and gently exfoliate, says Joshua Zeichner, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City (glycolic acid is one especially good option). For even more beauty benefits, pick a product that combines alpha and beta hydroxy acids; the latter help remove excess oil, says Zeichner. One to try: California Bioenergy™ Cream ( Pioneering the science of bioenergy ). (More loo...