Good skin comes from the inside, and that requires proper nutrition. Just before we drown ourselves in a long list of greens and tropical fruits, shall we do it the ABC way? It is wise to start from identifying and understanding the skin-benefiting vitamins. Are you ready for the beauty breakdown? Grab yourself a lemonade
If you’re like me, one of your favorite things in summer is going to a restaurant and getting a big glass of ice water and getting it refilled as many times as you want. To make these hydration sessions even better, I always ask for a slice of lemon to go with it. What could be better
One of the simplest and most overlooked ways to check on your daily healthis in something most people tend to give minimal attention to. The color of your urine can give you invaluably important information on your health. Updates on simple day-to-day factors such as how hydrated you are to indicators of serious medical concerns, including
Just weeks before Christmas some years ago, Shirley Rapp and her family faced the devastating news that she had what appeared to be a terminal illness. But that didn’t stop Rapp from wanting to do one last round of Christmas shopping for her kids. Her daughter, Karyn Buxman, a registered nurse who describes herself as
Turmeric for most is likely a rarely used herb in their spice cabinet. It has little use besides adding a specific flavor to certain Indian meals and other Asian dishes. Yet, turmeric is a very powerful herb that has been in use for over 4,000 years and possesses medicinal properties that can remedy many daily ailments, strengthen your
There are few minor health conditions in life that are quite so painful and unappealing as ingrown toe nails. They are also very common. About 20 percent of all foot problems reported to doctors in the United States are suffering from this condition according to the National Institutes of Health. An ingrown toe nail results from
The features of our feet aren’t things we think about that often, that is, unless finding comfortable shoes is always a problem for you. Indeed, it was shown in a podiatrist survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association that most people regard their feet as the least important parts of their body in terms of our overall health and well-being. The
Skincare isn’t solely about applying products. A holistic skincare routine is done both externally and internally. In spite of how much products you apply on your skin externally, let’s agree that a healthy and nutritious diet is the foundation for healthy-looking skin. The tricky part is that diet is pretty much a customised eating handbook;
After struggling with work issues, you decide it’s time to start treating yourself better—a little self-care, as they say. You go online for suggestions and find ideas, such as congratulating yourself, mantras to boost your confidence, and how to have more compassion for yourself. But as you road-test these ideas, you find something missing. You
Instant “ramen” noodles are popular food because they are convenient, quick to prepare, cheap, and tasty. Many people probably think that instant noodles are not that bad or at least not as bad as eating a burger or fries. Some may even think that they are healthy because they are “just noodles.” The world’s first
These days, it’s hard to know what to look for at the grocery store. With lots of information out on the internet about nutrition and food safety, there’s a lot to take into account when you buy fruits and vegetables. Locally grown? In season? Organic? Free trade? More than all of this, big food companies and supermarkets
Believe it or not, your hands actually say a lot about your overall health. Reading hand symptoms can help predict potential health conditions and prevent existing ones from getting worse. Here we have compiled 10 hand signs and symptoms and what they could mean: 1. Dry hands It’s common for skin tissue of the hand to
We are most fortunate to live in the era when scientific technology advancement happens faster than ever. The fact is (if you haven’t already noticed) skincare brands are constantly trying to beat each other in terms of research and development. Say if a brand successfully introduced a product line based on a specific ingredient and
Regardless of age or gender, people in the Western world use a lot of cosmetic products in their daily lives. Open most people’s bathroom cabinets and you will find an array of lotions, potions, aerosols, colognes, and makeup. Cosmetics are everywhere, but commercially produced cosmetics are often laden with nefarious chemicals that can adversely affect
We’ve all, at some point, felt frustrated by someone who seems constantly negative, who complains, gets offended by small things, or is often angry or pessimistic. They can drain us of energy and even turn our minds towards negativity as well. One commonly suggested solution is to cut these people from your life. And yes,
You hate the taste of medicine but you are having a bad headache and rushing to finish your work. What do you do? Pinch your nose and pop some painkillers? How about skipping the pills and considering an alternative method? Reflexology—when this term is mentioned, many people usually think of a foot massage. But actually,
We all want to live a long life, and eating a few simple foods has been scientifically proven to prevent—and in some cases reverse—the top cause of death in the modern world. At present, atherosclerosis (the progressive narrowing and clogging up of the arteries) is the driving process behind cardiovascular mortality, the top cause of death on this
The Banana Diet has become a hit in Japan in recent years. Eating bananas not only helps with weight loss, but also reduces the waistline, relieves constipation and improves skin. Despite such ideal results, the effect of the Banana Diet depends on when and how you eat this fruit. A famous gastroenterologist in Japan, Dr
Not all of us are lucky enough to be able to spring out of bed in the morning, throw open the shutters, and sing with the birds. Some of us need a helping hand, but coffee is not necessarily the answer. At least not as your first drink of the day! Consider lemon and honey water. Besides
When you are watching Korean dramas, have you ever wondered why they have such flawless and youthful skin? In real life, many of them don’t look like their age even without makeup. Well, it is not a secret that Koreans are culturally obsessed with healthy skincare nationwide, be it men or women. The 10-step routine
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