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Some dishes, no matter how delicious, can leave unpleasant cooking odors throughout your home. Fish is one such item. The joy of eating fish is usually offset by the lingering odor in the kitchen and throughout the house after cooking. When you cook with fish, especially while frying or broiling them to prepare your favorite dish, it can leave behind an unpleasant fishy odor in your kitchen. In fact, that disgusting smell of fish is a real turn off, whether it is in the kitchen or dining room. Why does fish smell In order to counteract the saltiness of seawater, the cells of ocean creatures are full of amino acids and amines.  Trimethylamine oxide is the main one (also known as TMAO). When a fish dies there are certain bacterial enzymes that start attacking the flesh. The muscles of the fish containing the trimethylamine oxide (TMAO) start to decompose causing it to break down into trimethylamine (TMA) which results in the bad smell. The fresher the fish the less it smell...

Developing a suntan is the skin’s mechanism of protecting itself from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. When exposed to UV radiation from the sun for a period of time, the skin increases the production of melanin to avoid further skin damage.The increase in melanin, however, darkens the skin tone within two days of exposure. In addition, overexposure to ultraviolet radiation sun-tanning tends to cause your skin to age more quickly. It makes the skin, dry, wrinkled, and freckled over time. If premature aging and wrinkled skin don’t scare you, consider the fact that overexposure to ultraviolet radiation weakens the immune system and raises your risk of developing skin cancer. The actual amount of time a person needs to spend in the sun to be affected by UV radiation varies, as some individuals will tan more easily than others. Moreover, certain cosmetic products and medications also make your skin more susceptible to UV radiation. The most common symptom of s...

Freckles are small, light brown spots, mostly occurring on fair-skinned individuals.They generally appear randomly on the face and upper shoulders— the most common sun-exposed areas. Freckles are yellow, red, tan, or light brown spots on skin due to unevenly distributed melanin. They appear due to exposure to sun. Freckles tend to appear larger when the clusters of spots overlap. There are two types of freckles Simple freckles: These usually develop during the summer but disappear during winter. Sunburn freckles These tend to be darker and larger than the former. They do not fade in the winter months and they are likely to have irregular borders. Genetic factors play an important role in determining the severity of this problem. People with green eyes and reddish hair are more susceptible to freckles. Though some people find them ugly to look at, they are usually harmless. Here are 10 solutions to help you get rid of freckles. Lemon Juice Sour Milk ...

Dealing with static cling in hair is so very frustrating! And it seems to pop up at all the wrong times, like just before you go to an important meeting at work or when you’ve got the entire family gathered for a professional photo sitting. Static cling results from lack of moisture. It’s particularly common during the cold months when the air is drier than usual. Basically, electrical resistance and conductivity are determined by the moisture content. Dry indoor air and cold outdoor air also lead to the accumulation of static electricity. Hot showers also can strip moisture from your hair, contributing to static cling or flyaway hair. The problem tends to worsen when you use a comb or brush made of plastic or synthetic material. Dry hair strands collect a positive electrical charge when rubbed with these materials. In addition, washing your hair too often with harsh shampoos that strip natural oils from your hair makes your lustrous locks more prone to flyaways. ...

Fine lines and wrinkles around eyes are aptly referred to as Crow’s Feet. They usually appear on your skin around mid to late 30s. These wrinkles, however, are not deep, the reason being that the skin surrounding your eyes is not thick due to the absence of a layers of fatty tissue underneath. The fatty tissue keeps your skin tight and firm. Thus, it stretches out the fine lines. So, lack of delicate fatty tissues makes your crow’s feet more noticeable on the thin skin. Besides, squinting too much and habitual facial expressions contribute in causing wrinkles and fine lines around your eyes. In addition, they can be caused by factors like photo-aging due to exposure sunlight, depletion of skin elastin and collagen with increasing age, and the habit of sleeping on the side. Given below are 7 solutions to help you combat with crow’s feet. Massage and Eye Exercise Egg White Mask Avocado Retinoids Glycolic Acid Raw Papaya Wrinkle Fillers Massaging yo...

Apart from your armpits, back, and legs, your face too, can be prone to excessive perspiration, which can be particularly embarrassing in public scenarios. When your face is embellished with beads of sweat it makes you feel more self-conscious rather than confident. In medical terms, excessive perspiration is referred to as hyperhidrosis. When it extends to the back of the neck, forehead, and back, then it is known as craniofacial hyperhidrosis but it is usually rare. It can be caused by conditions like Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, malignant tumors, thyroid disorders, etc. Facial perspiration can also be triggered by emotional stress. Simply sweating more than other people due to heat or exertion, however, is not necessarily hyperhidrosis. Here are 7 ways to reduce facial perspiration Apple Cider Vinegar Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Juice Tomato Juice Sage Tea Acupuncture Facial Wipes Consume two teaspoons of organic apple cider vinegar mixed wit...

Rashes mostly appear as red bumps on skin due to factors like allergies, dry skin, excessive sun exposure, environmental irritants, sweating, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, etc. In addition, they can be caused by skin conditions like acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and so on. Plus, anxiety and stress make them worse. Apart from the bumps or outbreaks on skin, rashes are usually accompanied by symptoms like skin irritation, itching, and inflammation. How to Get Rid of Rashes Here are 9 best ways to relieve rashes. Make sure you wash your skin with a mild soap and water before applying any of these remedies. Moreover, some rashes like heat rashes and swimmer’s itch tend to heal on their own. Ice Therapy Olive Oil Aloe Vera Gel Witch Hazel Baking Soda Neem Leaves Banana Peels Calamine Lotion Oatmeal Bath Cold compress or ice therapy is highly beneficial when dealing with skin rashes, especially the ones caused by insect bites and contact ...

There isn’t much that can put an end to a date, job interview or casual conversation with a neighbor faster than bad breath. Known as halitosis, bad breath is a common problem that can affect people of any age. In fact, about 1 in 4 people suffer from bad breath on a regular basis. Bacteria that live inside the mouth, on the tongue and tonsils is often the cause. Some of the factors leading to bad breath are Buildup of bacteria on the back and under layer of the tongue. This can easily be resolved by following a good oral care regime. An infected or rotting tooth. Fix the tooth and bad breath will go away too. Eating too much spicy food or odor-producing foods. Such foods may not cause bad breath immediately, but choose your food wisely to help reduce the frequency. Tonsil stones. Consult a physician to get rid of the kidney stones as well as bad breath. Health problems such as cancer, liver or kidney disease. If the tips below don’t work for you, ask your doctor for poss...

Whiteheads are small white bumps caused by clogged skin pores. Thus, they are similar to blackheads. However, unlike blackheads they appear white or yellow in color. The reason is that the sebum, dirt, dead skin cells, etc. trapped in the skin pores do not get exposed to the oxygen in the air as the follicles have narrow opening to the skin surface. In case of blackheads, though, the follicles have a wider opening, thereby allowing air to enter follicles. Hence, the plugged material turns dark in color due to oxidization of melanin. A whitehead, also known as a closed comedone or milium (plural milia), is a form of acne. It is usually painless but can be infected with P.acnes bacteria. More often than not, whiteheads appear on the face, particularly on cheeks temples, and forehead. Some people are more prone to blackheads and whiteheads than others because their sebaceous glands produce sebum with oleic acid rather than linoleic acid which is calming to the skin and d...

As your eyes are the windows to your soul, tired eyes often give you a flushed out look, mostly due to eye strain or intense use. They are characterized by symptoms like dry eyes, watery eyes, sore or irritated eyes, under-eye puffiness, dark circles, general fatigue, etc. In addition, the condition can be accompanied by headache and dizziness. More often than not, tired eyes are caused by factors like, inadequate sleep, pollution, excessive crying, poor lighting conditions, and activities such as working on the computer for too long, reading for long periods, and so on. Moreover, dry eyes and eye fatigue due to aging, intake of certain medications, and conditions such as Farsightedness, Astigmatism, Sjögren’s syndrome, etc. can also give rise to this problem. Here are 6 ways to soothe tired eyes Cucumber Slices Tea Bags Cold Compress Lavender Oil Rose Water Eye Exercises and Massage   Cucumber Slices Put freshly cut cucumber slices on your eyes....