Sunday, 15 February 2015

Combating Foot Odour

February 15, 2015 0 Comments
Foot odour can be very offensive and embarrassing,it is caused by the reaction of sweat with bacteria from the skin. The rates at which individuals sweat differs from one person to another. while some sweat moderately, others sweat excessively. Sweat on its own is odorless but when it comes in
contact with bacteria, it smells really bad.

Shoes and socks provides an enabling environment for sweat and bacteria to mingle. when this happens it bring out terrible odour that cannot be ignored. Wearing socks and shoes that doesn't allow evaporation traps moisture from the feet, and bacteria's will start to grow.The bacteria's first sticks to the shoes and socks but eventually, it will stick to the skin and cause the foot to smell.

Footwear is not the only cause of foot odour, others includes:
  • Stress
  • Medication
  • Alcohol
  • Drugs
  • Hormonal Changes
  • Poor Hygiene
You can minimize or prevent foot odour by:
  • Washing your feet daily with soap and water
  • Wear clean socks daily
  • Keep your feet dry always
  • Air your shoes properly
  • Keep your toenails trimmed
  • Wear cotton socks not nylon
The following are Home Remedies for Foot Odour:

Baking Soda: Add one tablespoon of baking soda into 4 cups of warm water. Soak your feet in it for 15-20 minutes.

Lavender oil:Put drops of lavender essential oil in warm water. Soak your feet in it for 15-20 minutes

Epsom Salt: Put two teaspoon of Epsom salt in 8 cups of  warm water.Soak your feet in it for 10 - 15 minutes.

Salt: Put some kosher salt in lukewarm water, soak your feet in it for 30 minutes. Then let your feet dry naturally.

Vegetable oil: Take a few drops of vegetable oil in your psalms and rub it well on your feet.

Black Tea: Boil two black tea bags in 4 cups of water, dilute the solution in 1/2 bowl of water.Soak your feet in the solution for 30 minutes. Do this on daily basis for one week.

Prevent smelly and stinky feet with the above Home Remedies.
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Friday, 13 February 2015

Health Benefits of Lemon Water

February 13, 2015 0 Comments
Lemon have many properties that benefits the body, it contain antioxidants called bioflavonoids
which is responsible for the health benefits of lemon. it also contain various nutrients like calcium,citric acid,magnesium,pectins, potassium, and fibers. They help your body promote immunity, and also helps in fighting infections.

Drinking warm lemon water first thing in the morning helps with your digestive systems, and helps flush out toxins and waste products from your body.

Health Benefits of drinking warm lemon water:

  • Lemon water boost your immune system
  • Helps in fighting cold and flu
  • Helps in weight loss
  • Aids digestion
  • Acts as a natural diuretic
  • Helps to clear the skin
  • it relieves digestion problems and excess gas
  • it cleanses the liver
  • Helps relieve heartburn
  • it helps dissolve gallbladder stones
  • Purify the blood
  • Lemon water  helps flush out toxins in the body
  • Lemon water helps in reducing inflammation pains in the knees and joints
  • it prevents the problems of constipation
  • it boost your energy
  • Relieves respiratory problems
Start your day with a cup of warm lemon water for optimal health benefits.

Easy lemon water recipe

Ingredients:
1/2 lemon
1 cup  warm water

Directions:
Juice the lemon,add it to a cup of warm water.

Note: wait for 30 minutes after drinking the lemon water before eating breakfast, so that your body can get the most energy and nutrients from the food you eat.
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Tuesday, 10 February 2015

How to Avoid Bloating

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Bloating can be very embarrassing and uncomfortable. This is caused by the build up of gas in your stomach and intestines. When gas doesn't pass through belching and flatulence, it builds up in the stomach and intestines and causes bloating. The Stomach feels full, tight and could be visibly swollen,this can result in mild or sharp pain that can sometime be relieved by passing gas or by simply having bowel movement.What we eat and drink play a direct role in bloating.Too little fiber, fluids and physical activity can lead to constipation which result in bloating.

The following are risk factors associated with Bloating:

  • Eating fatty foods
  • Drinking carbonated drinks
  • Drinking through the straw
  • Chewing gums
  • Eating too quickly
  • Smoking
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Lactose intolerance
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The good news is that Bloating can be prevented by adopting a simple lifestyle changes:
  • Don't chew gums
  • Reduce your intake of carbonated drinks
  • Avoid fatty foods
  • Eat slowly
  • Use lactose free  dairy products
  • Exercise regularly
  • Drink 8 glasses of water daily
  • increase your potassium intake

The following are foods that are bad for Bloating:
  • Legumes: Legume is a plant in the fabaceae family, They are healthy food because they are low in fiber and high in protein. Legumes like Beans, Peas, Lentils, Soybeans, are also very high in fiber and other nutrients, but they are gas producing foods.They contain sugars and fibers that your body cannot absorb.When the legumes reach the large intestines the bacteria in your gut feeds on them and this leads to gas and bloating.Combine legumes with  foods like rice for easy digestion.
  • Diary: if you always feel gassy after taking milk, that means you are lactose intolerant, your body lacks the ability to break down lactose.This can cause gas to build up and results in bloating. Opt for lactose free dairy products.
  • Apples: Apples are full of lots of health benefits,eating apples has been linked to a lower risk of heart diseases but they also contain fructose and sorbitol,sugars found on fruits that many people cant tolerate and this result in gas and puffy feeling.However Apples are great for the body and you shouldn't give it up entirely ,just eat them in moderation and separate from your meals.
  • Vegetables: Vegetables are filled with loads of health benefits.They are a good source of vitamins A,E,C, and also potassium,fibers and folic acid. Cruciferous vegetables like kale, broccoli, and cabbage contain raffinose( a sugar that remains undigested until bacteria in your gut ferment it), this produces gas and result in bloating.Because of the many health benefits of vegetables, don't give it up ,but keep your portion in check and also you can steam the vegetables, which will result in the softening of the fibers, and make it easier to digest.
  • Salty foods: foods that are high in sodium causes water retention, which leads to bloating. High sodium can be found in processed foods, which makes it difficult to avoid. Drink lot of water after eating processed foods, to flush out the sodium.
  • Carbonated drinks: The air bubbles in carbonated drinks expands inside your GI tract, causing it to swell and leading to bloating.Reduce your in take of carbonated drinks to avoid bloating.

The following are good foods for Bloating Relief:
  • Pineapples: pineapples contain an enzymes called Bromelain which helps digest proteins. Bromelain decreases inflammation, and can help to reduce bloating. It also contains potassium that helps in combating water retention which is caused by eating high salty foods.
  • Ginger: Ginger is filled with lots of health benefits and among is helping with digestion. Ginger soothe stomach aches and nausea and helps in reducing bloating.Ginger contain an enzyme called zingibain which helps in digesting protein. Drink ginger tea to help your digestive system.
  • Peppermint: Peppermint calms the stomach and allow easy flow of gas. Sipping some peppermint tea will help to soothe your stomach, in case you are bloated.
  • Bananas: Bananas are delicious and healthy fruits love by all, they are high in potassium which helps in combating water retention, caused by eating salty foods.Eat ripe Bananas whenever you feel bloated.
  • Cucumber: Cucumbers contain quercetin, a flavonoid that helps in reducing swelling, so if you are feeling bloated, add slices of cucumber to your meal for relieve.
  • Papaya: Papaya contain an enzyme called papain which makes digestion easier, by breaking down the protein in your GI system. Include papaya in your menu for adequate relieve from bloating.
  • Asparagus: Asparagus contain prebiotic which helps to support the growth of good bacteria and this helps your digestive system to prevent gas.Asparagus also contains soluble and insoluble fibers, which helps your digestive system. it is an anti-bloating super foods helping to flush excess water thereby relieving bloating.
So if your are down with bloating, include some of the above foods into your diet for relieve.
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Saturday, 7 February 2015

Home Remedies For Sore Throat

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Sore throat can be very irritating and painful.This is a condition that is accompanied by pain, itchiness,and irritation in the throat caused by inflammation due to cold or other virus. it can be a sign of cold or something serious, and most times,sore throat are caused by minor illnesses that goes away without medical treatment. They are not usually serious and go away within one week. Gargling is a simple and effective way to kill germs and soothes the sore throat.The following are home remedies to relieve the pain:


Salt and Water: salt and water has been used for ages in soothing sore throat. Salt acts as a mild antiseptics, draws water out of the mucous membrane.Mix 1/4 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of warm water. This will kill the bacteria and cleanse the throat of phlegm.Gargle 3 to 4 times daily.

Clove Tea: Cloves have antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties that helps to soothe the sore throat.Add 1 to 3 teaspoon of powered cloves into 1 cup of  warm water, mix and gargle.

Tomatoes Juice:Tomatoes is filled with lots of lycopene that can help to soothe sore throat faster. Mix 1/2 cup of Tomatoes juice with 1/2 cup of warm water.Add 1/2 teaspoon of pepper sauce. Mix all together and gargle with the mixture.

  Licorice Roots: Licorice roots have been use for ages to soothe sore throat. Gargling with Licorice solution is an effective ways to get rid of sore throat. Mix 1 teaspoon of licorice syrup with 1 cup of warm water and gargle.

Peppermint: The menthol in peppermint opens the nasal passage and help to soothe the throat. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 2 peppermint teabags, let it steep for 5 minutes and gargle with the cooled solution 3 times a day.

Honey and Lemon:Honey helps to coat the throat when it is irritated, it's been use for years as sore throat remedy.The antibacterial properties in honey kills all the bacteria and bring relieve to the throat. Add 2 teaspoon of honey in a cup of warm water, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and mix together. Gargle with it 3 times a day.

Turmeric: Turmeric is high in antioxidants that helps in fighting many infections and diseases. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of Turmeric with 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a cup of hot water. Gargle with the mixture.
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