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DIY - Rosemary Oil For Body Odor

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Rosemary is an herb in the mint family, popular in cooking. An ancient plant, it has been revered by the Romans and the Egyptians for thousands of years, used for food, incense, medicine and cosmetics. Its oil is used today for therapeutic and medicinal purposes, including aromatherapy, pain management, relief of respiratory ailments, and increasing mental alertness. Use rosemary oil to control body odor Method Melt a small amount of beeswax, then stir in a few drops of rosemary oil. Other essential oils may be added for fragrance, such as lemongrass, lavender, or almond oil. Once cooled, rub a small amount under the arms daily. Why It Works Rosemary essential oil inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria. Precautions Rosemary oil may cause an allergic reaction; discontinue use if a rash develops. Rarely, epileptic seizures have been reported with external use of rosemary oil. Do not take orally. Pregnant and lactating women should not use essential

How To Burn Body Fat

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Winters have been great and amazing. But it's time to put those long coats and high heeled boots back into the closet, as the summers are soon making their way. With summers, hitting the beach to beat the scorching heat is the most indulged activity. And as you dig into your wardrobe for that sexy beachwear to sport, you’ll surely regret hogging those extra scoops of fatty foods and high calories. Nonetheless, with some tips in hand, you can get back into your full-figured and gorgeous body ready to flaunt your curves and that lovely piece of beach lingerie. To lose that extra body fat, it is important to make a wise choice in terms of the foods that you consume, along with the right kind of physical workouts. Find out all about getting rid of your body fat with these helpful fat burning tips. Burning Body Fat Cut Down On Carbohydrates To get that attractive figure, reduce the amount of carbohydrates from your diet chart, especially the refined ones, such as corn and wh

Health Benefits of Carrots

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Eating carrots regularly has many health benefits including improved eyesight, prevention of certain cancers, reduced cholesterol and reduced risk of heart attack. These benefits emanate from carrots’ fiber and beta carotene content. This vegetable is also rich in antioxidants, potassium and vitamins A, C and K. Carrots are easy on the tongue and have a crunchy texture. Read on to learn in detail about the various health benefits of carrots. Prevent heart diseases: Research reveals that carrot intake reduces the levels of cholesterol. High cholesterol level increases the risk of heart diseases. Another study in Sweden found that root vegetables reduce the risk of suffering a heart attack. This fact has been corroborated by an Italian study which found that eating carrots reduces the risk of a heart attack by 33%. Prevent cancer: Carrot eating can reduce the risk of certain cancers. This is because of their beta carotene content. Various researches have proved that con

Home Remedies for Stretch Marks

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Lengthening of the skin more than its capacity causes the elastic tissues stop working thereby causing stretch marks. Human body is elastic in nature. Because of fat deposition in the body there are changes in the sizes of human bodies. There can be many side effects of this elasticity. Stretch Marks are one of the side effects of the same. These marks are mainly caused due to excessive changes in the elastic tissues of the human body. How does it happen? Pregnancy is one of the factors where you can come across these marks. They are mainly caused on the abdominal area after the birth of the baby. After delivery of a baby, the abdomen tissues come back to its original size causing Stretch Marks. Excessive weight gain is also one of the factors that cause these marks. When a person is fat then the tissues and the muscles gets stretched and become big in circumference. After the weight reduction, the stretched muscles and the tissues are back to its normal size causing marks a

Health Benefits of Dragon Fruit

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Dragon fruit – the new super fruit, is also known as Pitaya. It is said to possess remarkable health-giving properties. It is native to South America and grows from a cactus plant. Because of the growing nature of its popularity it is being widely harvested in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Philippines and even Bangladesh. The dragon fruit has a delicate smell. The taste and texture is often said to be a blend of kiwi fruit and pear. Sometimes it is also likened to a melon. Its flesh is filled with edible black seeds. The skin is scaly and experts suggest that it is not fit for eating. The dragon fruit has three varieties – Red skin and white flesh Yellow skin and white flesh Red skin and pink flesh The red skin of the dragon fruit is not all red but mostly pinkish-red in color; the scales are in tones of green and sometimes yellow too. The benefits of dragon fruit may be listed as follows Rich in Vitamins and Minerals Dragon fruit is said to be ric

10 Health Benefits of Salmon

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Salmon is a species of fish belonging to the family of Salmonidae. Specifically, salmon are anadromous, a fish species that born in fresh water (river), lives in the seas (ocean) and return to the fresh water to reproduce. Salmon can be found along the North Atlantic and Pacific Northwest. Salmon is a popular ingredient in many sushi restaurant because of its unique flavor and healthful benefits. This fish can be consume fresh (sashimi) or in the form of preserved type like salted salmon or smoked salmon. Salmon is an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which is essential for our body’s overall health. Now let’s have a look at the some health benefits of salmon. Maintain Brain Health Salmon is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which known to support brain function by increasing the memory, relax the brain and prevent age related decline in brain function which induced Alzheimer’s disease. Improve Eye Health Since salmon high in omega 3 fatty acids and amino aci

8 Natural Ways To Stabilize Blood Sugar

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Blood sugar or glucose is a major source of energy for every cell in your body. Too much or little glucose in your bloodstream can leads to complications such as heart disease, diabetes, fertility problems and memory problems. Your blood sugar levels associated with the type and amount of foods you eat, and your body’s ability to create insulin – a hormone that regulates energy and glucose metabolism in your body. Blood sugar or glucose levels need to be regulated as part of metabolic homeostasis because it affects how the body distributes glucose. Normal blood sugar or glucose levels for humans should be about 90 mg/100ml blood or equivalent to 5mM (mmol/l). While there are many medications available to stabilize blood sugar, you might want to try some natural methods as they don’t have any side effects like hypoglycemia, gastrointestinal discomfort and weight gain. Here are 8 natural ways that you can take to stabilize blood sugar levels: Exercise regularly