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Kings Johnson: Nice write up @Op, keep it up

Thanks alot

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The definition of self esteem varies from person to person as everyone differs in opinion,way of handling situations. Hence there is a dictionary definition of self esteem which is:the ability to hold good opinion of oneself.

From the definition, you can see that self esteem is a state of mind which holds how we feel about ourselves and what makes us us. Some people define self esteem as been happy and comfortable with oneself and life, others have different definitions. The true definition of self esteem is characterize by tolerance and respect,along with integrity and ability to take responsibility for our actions.

How is your self esteem? Low or high?
You will take a test now to determine that and while going through the test, be honest to yourself on the answers

1.Do you always compare yourself to another person?(you think he or she is better than you)
2.Do you always want to look like another person, celebrity(every thing they use you must get same and apply/use)?
3.do you feel useless?
4.Do you feel alone, neglected, despised?
5.do you feel you are not been given enough attention hence you must do everything possible to gain that attention whether your actions be good or bad for you and for the society?
6.Do you feel depressed?
7.Do you feel unmotivated?
8.do you lack energy?
9.Do you feel left and shut out of social cycles
10.Do you feel and wish you need to change a part of your body?

If you answered yes to a majority of the question, then your self esteem is on a low scale. We suffer from low self esteem because of what people have told us through out the course of our lives,we've been insulted, bullied both by our parents, friends, strangers, relatives... they tell you you are too fat, you are ugly, you just cant do anything right, get out, you are too thin, you are not intelligent, you are not smart, you're useless, where do you even come from, cant you see your friends? All these kind of talks, we have even been abused in relationships by people we trusted and loved.

Yes! All these things has happened, but how long will you continue gripping to what people have told you, said about you or done to you. All the while you have been holding all these in you, has it improved your life? Do what people say, think about you or do to you, does it really matter?

All that matters is YOU and WHAT YOU THINK OF YOURSELF
You were born alone so why should you deprive yourself of been happy because of another person. People tell you are fat and you need to slim down, who made their opinion important? If you are fat and you judge within yourself that it is posing a risk to your health and you don't like how you look , then hit the gym, not because the person at the other end said so but because you judged it within yourself that you need to shade off the weight. Your parents don't give you the attention you want at home so you now turn to a stubborn being who causes one trouble or the other at home, in school and outside. Think about it, is that the best way to get the attention you want from your parents? By harming them and make them regret why they had you? There are other ways to settle this

have people told you, you're just weak, you are not smart, you are not strong cos of all this talk, you now decide to join a gang of big strong boys/girls/men/women who cause terror around in the society, just to prove people wrong,
have you wondered the harm your actions have caused people, do you ask yourself how is this a risk to me, am I happy in this place am in? Ask yourself these questions

stop harming yourself cos of people, what they said, how they will think, what they did. No one owns your happiness, runs your life and no one will carry your problems except you.
look at yourself, your wonderful, your beautiful, your unique there is no one in this whole world who is you apart from you- make the choice to be happy, develop your qualities; if you have qualities which are preventing you from been happy or moving forward- improve on them.

How to increase your self esteem

1.dress nicely and well, remember modesty is the key
2.have a good hygiene(shower often, wear clean and breathable clothes,shave your underarms, brush your teeth, take care of your hair)
3.practice good posture(sit upright, stand upright.)
4.be polite,smile genuinely,use please and thanks
5.compliment other people and be honest about it(when you see the good in people they too tend to see the good in you)
6.take the front seat( this has lot's of benefits-you get to see and hear well)
7.do exercise regularly
8.speak up- air your mind but do that politely don't be scared of what people will say or think
9.walk faster and with confidence
10.remove/flee away from any negativity, insult, destructive criticism you got from the past. Don't let it weigh you down you know yourself better and what you can offer
11.create daily affirmations-everyday tell yourself how wonderful you are, make a list of what you love about yourself, any mistake you made in the past preventing you from been happy, forgive yourself, learn from it and relieve yourself of guilt
12.apologize to people you have hurt
13.be yourself don't try to copy another person
14.don't say negative things to yourself and about yourself
15.face your fears and lean from your failures
16.don't worry about been perfect cos you are already perfect
17.learn to appreciate and reward yourself when you succeed( maybe you buy that shoe you like)
18.Don't gossip, degrade, bully other people it wont make you be or feel better
19.wear a nice,smooth scenting perfume, body spray or colon
20.Don't let people's opinion control you
21.avoid people who are always negative and who don't see the positive side of life
22.appreciate every single person in your life, its not a mistake such a person is in your life
23.and above all love your neighbour as yourself.

what do you think? Share your suggestions, opinion, experiences and questions with us!

These are facial masks easy to do at home and from your kitchen, they can help you maintain your dry skin and give you a radiant soft skin.

Below are facial masks which you could make and apply on your dry skin

Avocado and honey face mask
This face mask moisturises dry skin.
ingredients
half very ripe avocado
half cup of honey
bowl

Mask recipe
Mash the avocado into a bowl, then pour in the honey and mix to have a smooth paste. Apply to face and leave for 10minutes;rinse face with cool water.

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In this post you shall see how to identify dry skin, causes of dry skin,and how to care for dry skin....

Dry skin(known medically as xerosis) is comes due to the inability of the outermost layer of the skin(epidermis) also called the barrier layer to prevent loss of water(also called transepidermal water loss where by water escapes more easily to the atmosphere from your skin) and loss of the skin natural oil.

When your skin losses water, the skin cells curl upwards, shrinks, develop scales and the volume decreases.

Due to decrease in cell volume, the skin cells become inelastic;it is due to this inelasticity that dry skin gets it's characteristics of been itchy with red patches, cracked and flaky.

When your skin is in this compromised condition, it allows easy passage to bacteria,micro-organisms which can cause infection, inflammation and irritation on the skin.

How to identify dry skin

This skin type is fine and thin with almost invisible pores. There are occasional dry, thin and flaky patches on it,acne(pimples) and blemishes are rare except allergic reactions. A dry skin may promote early signs of ageing, including wrinkles, particularly around the eyes, mouth and throat.

Causes of dry skin

Weather.

Generally, your skin is dries up easily in cold seasons of the year like harmattan period,winter; these periods are when temperatures and humidity levels drops. Your skin looses most of it's ability to hold in moisture leaving the skin dry,itchy and flaky

Taking long hot showers and baths

it might be very tempting to take a long hot shower or bath after you have been exposed to cold,but mind you that long hot bath and showers strips off the skin of it's natural oil, and leaves your skin all dry.

Sun exposure

ultraviolet (UV) radiation penetrates far beyond the top layer of skin (epidermis) into the dermis and damages it resulting to easy and quick breakdown of collagen and elastin fibers than normal. this leads to deep wrinkles and loose, sagging skin (solar elastosis).

Harsh bar soaps

Many popular bar soaps such as antibacterial and deodorant soaps strip lipids and water from your skin leaving it dry and more sensitive; also, the products we we apply on our hair contains some detergents which dry out the scalp.

Improper nutrition

The skin cells are wrapped in a protective burp of fats(lipid) which help keep them soft and flexible; hence If you don’t take enough of fatty acids in your regular diet, your body won’t have enough building blocks to maintain this protective wrap.

Wearing the wrong clothing

Clothes made of wool can aggravate dry skin, especially for those who have sensitive skin or eczema rashes because if you look under the microscope, these fibers look like little pieces of steel wool which can irritate and itch your skin.

Been dehydrated: water is been loss through your skin every day so if you don't drink a lot of fluid your skin dehydrates making you look and feel dried-up

Some diseases like

Thyroid disorders: Hypothyroidism is condition which occurs when your thyroid produces too little thyroid hormones, reduces the activity of your sweat and oil glands leading to rough, dry skin.

Psoriasis. This skin condition is qualified by a rapid build up of rough, dry, dead skin cells that form thick scales.

How to care for dry skin

-Wear protective clothings so as to protect your skin from the hash weather and UV radiation(sun) Be sure to apply a rich moisturizing lotion that contains oil which helps lock up moisture in the skin. Pay special attention to your hands, feet, elbows, and knees while applying this.

-Shower or bath in warm and not hot water. Limit showers and baths to 10 minutes, just enough to clean dirt from your body. Instead of bar soaps, use a moisturizing, fragrance-free body wash that leaves your skin soft and not stripped. immediately after showering(do not dry your body, just leave it wet) apply a creamy body lotion to lock in moisture. Apply again before going outside and before going to bed

- Make sure you drink plenty of water during this cold periods, even if you aren't thirsty. Avoid caffeinated drinks, which will make you lose even more water. Drink herbal tea as well as decaffeinated coffee.

-Foods that contain good fats especially omega-3 fatty acids, avocados should be eaten as this can help replenish your skin’s natural fats and keep it looking smooth and supple. Oily fish such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel contain omega-3. If you’re allergic or can’t stand the taste or smell of fish, try soy beans tofu, walnuts, flaxseed,or you can take fish oil supplements in your diet every day.

-Wear clothes made from cotton, silk .These natural fibers help your skin breathe and wick away sweat.

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kreamstaff: Thanks for the link it was sure helpful. Pls are there any specific local Nigerian foods that can be added to this list of healthy weight gain boosters?

Sorry dear, for now I hv none.

marvelU: You have to Be careful with this, some people have a sensitive skin.

Thanks dear for the caution,but there are facial mask for sensitive skin as well,it's just left for the person to Identify his or her skin type to know what facial mask recipie to make.

queen_labisi: Can lime be used cos lemon is kind of scarce O

Yea it can be used

kreamstaff: Hello, I have a cousin who intends to join a special force and one of the requirements for his physical exams is a specific 'healthy' weight. He lost a lot of weight recently as a result of illness, but has recuperated now and has to gain enough weight to pass his physicals between now (Nov).and march nxt year.
Any doctors or specifically nutritionists in the house to help out with enlightening contributions will be much appreciated.

Thanks

The most important thing is,he should gain weight in a healthy way and not go on junk food coz it's gonna harm his health a lot, check out dis link for more on weight gain
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Ladiva49: @op what of for a dry face

Facial mask for dry skin will be on the next blogpost

daazee: where can i get lemon juice in Lagos?

Do u mean lemon juice from lemon? U can get it from any market, u ask dem for lemon, and when u want to use, u press out the water

It's funny to to know that while some are trying to shade the excess weight they have others want to add some weight. Adding weight is not an easy thing. The first thing I know anyone who wants to put on some weight will do is turn to eat lots of fast foods,fried food,cakes,drinks; these food yes will make you add up but you will add at undesired areas like your belly and these type of food also poses a risk to your health. But instead gaining weight in a healthy manner will make you happy, healthy and radiant.

What do you have to do

1.
Proper nutrition
This is the most important aspect of a weight gain program. What you eat-firstly, break down your plate servings, instead of eating 3 large plates of food in a day go for 6 little plates of food and eat frequently-don't let four hours go by without eating something. protein packed food, carbs, calories and healthy fats are to be eaten. Protein helps in building of body mass(muscles), calories add up energy to the body, carbs too help in muscle building
Eggs, chicken breast, sweet potatoes, asparagus are some of the high caloric, protein and carb packed foods.
sources of healthy fat to be eaten with moderation are avocado, olives, almonds,walnuts, oily fish like salmon and mackerel.

2.
Exercise
Exercise stimulates your appetite, doing exercise 4 days in a week for 30- 1hour is essential;If you want to have a nice shapely body, to go along with your body features(pretty/handsome face), you are going to need to work out so you put the weight on in form of muscle and not fat. A combination of aerobic exercise and strength training is needed.
Aerobic exercises also called cardio exercises train the heart, lungs and cardiovascular system to deliver oxygen rapidly and effectively to every part of the body;these exercises include jogging, walking/fast walking, cycling, swimming.
strength training on it's own part makes you stronger, increases your muscular endurance, improves on your balance and coordination and help build upyou self esteem. You can do a search on some strength training exercise you can incorporate in your daily exercise routine.

3.
Drinks
Drink plenty of water like 6-8 glasses in a day it keeps you hydrated, flushes out toxin from your body and blood, if you are opportune d to have a juicer, you can make a combination of different fruit juice(apples/oranges, berry/oranges/banana)instead of taking just one juice beverage for a high calorie intake NOTE;don't go get processed fruit juice, cause they are bad for your health since they have loads of sugar. If you have a juicer, make your drinks.

4.
Sleep
Make sure you have enough sleep, putting up all these activities without enough rest wont only stress you out, it will make you crave for the wrong type of food. Sleep of 7-8 hours is required.

5.
Be Positive
Nothing in life comes easily, especially if you have something in mind to achieve. At the start it will be difficult, you might want to give up or you will give up but keep the end result in mind and be positive toward your change go gradually on yourself. Talk to people whom you know will encourage you and motivate you on your weight gain program and please move away from insults, negativity you may have gotten from people in the past

6.
Set goals
Goals will keep you focused and motivated, you can picture yourself of how you want to become, you then take a pen, and write down what you want to achieve in what length of time. Let your weight gain goals be realistic, if you know you can't do exercise for 30 minutes to 1hour, start with doing exercise for 10-20minutes, and as days go on, you increase your time, this will give you a satisfaction of accomplishment,keep you motivated and happy

Be happy and stay healthy!

There will be mixed feelings about this question if it's been asked. Some will say yes while others will say no. Everyone wants a good health, we want to live long, we want to accomplish a lot in life but are we really taking the necessary precautions for all these wants?
We eat food every day,but is food eating the only thing to sustain us for a life time?

Definitely a No hence;

YES health checks are very necessary no matter your age, sex, race, colour or country.

Humans are the most complex creation of God with a complex body system,which is susceptible to many diseases if not taken care of. Example of a car and it's engine,we own cars and see cars everyday,when you buy your car it is must given advice the car goes for regular checks if the owner wants to use the car for a long time,if the car doesn't go for checks you might just be driving some day and your car stops never to start again. If such advice is given for a machine,what more of your human engine which works day and night even when you are resting;many will dread from poison which can cause instant death but will care less about ones which will kill them in the nearest future maybe at they peak of their lives. You hear someone who looked healthy today die tomorrow, you will say it's spiritual but how sure are you it isn't from the persons careless lifestyle he/she died. Yes this world is spiritual but we should also be realistic and gain knowledge because ignorance is the biggest killer-most especially in the African continent.


What is health check
Health check simply means checking your health to make sure you are in good health.
And for health checks to be effective,you ought to check your health regularly depending on the type of health check.
There are various types of health checks and they include

1-Self health checks
These are health checks you can do by yourself at the comfort of your homes. There are now available and cheap do-it-yourself home kits which you can use. There are equipment for blood sugar,blood pressure, boy weight and blood cholesterol.

2-Health checks by a doctor
You mustn't be sick for you to visit your medical doctor, when you go to a health check by a medical doctor, he analysis you and send you to a medical lab where specific test are carried out on you. The result is rather sent to the doctor for interpretation and advice

3-Health checks by medical health authorities
there are countries where the government or non governmental organisations organize an annual medical test for the community;if your lucky to belong to such a community,take advantage of the opportunity don't be afraid. You choose the type of test you want carried out on you and results are been sent to you and advice whether you have to see a doctor or not.that is if they find anything wrong with you.

Advantages of health checks
it enables you to promote and protect your health
it can help in the early detection of some diseases,although some diseases wont have symptoms at it's early stage, but checks can enable the disease been detected before it reaches a bad stage.
It can help you live longer and happier.
It makes you responsible for your health
It creates a relationship between you and your physician,such that if any problem arises and his attention is needed,he already knows what to do with out waste of time.
early detection of a disease can permit you to spend less while fighting it rather than huge sum of money you will spend in the cure

Disadvantages of health checks
It frighten some people who consider the early detection of a disease as a signal of doom.they prefer to live under the falsehood of been healthy.

What is been checked during a health check

1.for women
breast examination for lump
pap smear test(cervical test) for cancer of the cervix

2.for men(50years or more)
prostate check for prostrate cancer
testes check for testicular cancer

Other checks carried on both males and females

blood pressure, pulse rate
liver function test
kidney function test
urine analysis
physical examination
stool microscopy
occult blood in the stool
eye checks for glaucoma or cataract
body weight
fasting blood sugar or random blood sugar
serum cholesterol(total), LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, VLDL-cholesterol and triglyceride
blood analysis either full count or haemoglobin, white cell count, packed cell volume and erythrocytes sedimentation.
ADVICE:if you feel your doctor isn't carrying out health checks on you as you desire,you can ask for those he hasn't checked or you can change doctor,all is for you and your health

Facial masks are a must in your weekly skin care routine. It could be applied once or twice in a week depending on your skin type.

What do facial mask do to your face

Depending on your skin type and what you are looking for,facial masks

-hydrates the skin

-nurtures and nourishes your skin

-removes skin impurities

-wades off skin blemishes

-tightens and tones the skin pores

-rejuvenates your skin

-keep your pores clean so as to permit moisturiser penetrate deep into your skin.

It's great how the little things we see every day in our kitchen could help us a great deal with our different skin problems. Here are facial masks you can do by yourself at home with the things you find in your kitchen;they are safe, don't have side effects except if you apply a face mask which is not suitable for your skin type.

So I am going to start with facial mask for oily skin. The materials you need for these facial mask are not only cheap, there are also easy to find in the market and in your kitchen

Oily skin

This skin type is prone to acne due to blocked skin pores by excess oil produced by the sebaceous gland. This skin type if taken care of will be enjoyable as you age.

Lets start with

Egg white facial mask.

I have oily skin, and this mask is very suitable for me. It minimizes and tightens the skin pores,calms break outs and it makes dark spots disappear. You will also notice improvements in your skin tone after some weeks.

What you need

an egg

a bowl

a fork

tissue paper

a watch (for timing)

Note before you start applying this mask,wash your face with warm water or better still steam your face with the vapour from warm water. Steaming or washing opens the pores of your skin and permits the egg yolk to get into your skin.

Preparations/directions

Break an egg, make sure it's only the egg white you extract (the egg yolk you could keep it to apply to your hair because egg yolk mixed with extra virgin olive oil is good for your hair's health).

After placing the egg white inside the bowl,whisk using a fork till it turns foamy-with your fingers apply the egg white to your face;without letting the egg white on your face dry,start placing tissue paper on it. Anywhere

you place a tissue paper,apply egg white on it so it sticks on your face. Make sure you do this on every area of your face. Then use your watch to time yourself. This mask should be left on for one hour only. You can do other things while waiting for the mask to dry. When the mask is dry peel it off and wash your face with cold water. Cold water closes your skin pores;and your done!

Banana, honey and lemon facial mask

This mask nourishes your skin, locks in moisture in the skin, remove excess oil(sebum), ex foliates the skin cells and you get a glowing appearance with regular use. This mask should be used once in a week.

What you need

a banana

I teaspoon of honey

10 drops of lemon juice

a bowl

tissue paper

Preparation/directions

Peel off the banana, mash inside the bowl, and add one teaspoon of honey and 10 drops of lemon.

You ought to be careful with the lemon juice because lemon juice can dry out the skin if excessive, mix the all the ingredients until a smooth paste is formed. Apply to your face and leave on for 20 minutes; wash off with cold water and pat your face dry with the tissue paper

Avocados face mask with egg white and lemon juice

it regulates skin oiliness, hydrates the skin and reduces skin inflammation. This face mask can be used once or twice in a week

What you need

half avocado

fresh lemon juice

one egg white

bowl

Preparation/directions

Mash the avocado pulp inside the bowl, add the egg white and lemon juice

mix the content of the bowl till a smooth paste is formed.apply to your face and allow for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, rinse with warm water.

Home made face mask cinnamon and honey

This is a very sticky mask which sinks into the skin and alleviate breakouts. You should be careful with your pillow case and bed sheets as this might stain them,

what you need

2 teaspoon cinnamon(ground)

1 teaspoon honey

Preparation/directions

Mix this till it forms paste apply this face mask and leave it over night. When you rise in the morning, rinse with warm water,you will feel how soft your skin is after you rinse.

All the above face mask can help you control your oily skin and help keep off pimples but you have to watch what you eat, drink enough water and exercise regularly to get the best of results.

Sorry about this incomplete post,this is actually the first time am using my phone to post on nairaland and it's rather unfortunate the post came incomplete.I promise by tomorrow I will place the full post.if you can't wait till tomorrow,go to www.foodcuretips..com for the full post.thanks for your comprehension.

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TYPE 2 DIABETES AND HOW TO CONTROL IT AT HOME

This is a topic I have been wishing to talk about for a while now, because this condition is becoming very rampant in our society today. Type 2 diabetes is also known as Non-Insulin-dependent diabetes;it is common in adults of age group 40 and above,but many young people, children inclusive are developing this disease in our present society.




Type 2 diabetes is a disease characterised by a high level of glucose in the blood due to lack or low level of circulation of the hormone insulin. It is a silent killer as it can develop without symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage when damages has already been done to the body. Out of a100 people 90 are likely to have type 2 diabetes while the rest 10 may have type 1 or other categories of diabetes;this showing how common type 2 diabetes is. Once someone has it,the disease cant be cured rather it can be controlled.

Early symptoms of diabetes

the following are symptoms if observed,you should visit a doctor immediately

Understanding the relationship between glucose and insulin

the body has a homeostatic control which is responsible for regulations in the body such as temperature, sweat...etc. blood sugar level cant rise or fall lower than a certain limit because of homeostatic control. When you eat, the food is broken down in your intestine into sugars. The main sugar is called glucose which passes from your intestinal walls into your blood stream;with this the level of glucose in your blood has increased. The pancreas gets the alert and stimulates the beta cells of the islets of langerhans to secrete the hormone insulin. Insulin works on the cells of your body and makes them take in glucose from the blood stream. Some of the glucose is been used up by the cells for energy while some is been converted into glycogen or fat(energy stores) when the sugar level starts falling,(that is between meals)insulin also falls. The pancreas triggers the convention of glycogen or fats by the alpha cells of the islet of langerhans into glucose which released from the cells into the blood stream.

How type 2 diabetes develops

type 2 diabetes results when

Risk factors of type 2 diabetes

other factors that can contribute to you developing type 2 diabetes are;

Age

As you get older,the risk of developing diabetes increases this maybe so because as you age,you gain more weight and exercise less. this health condition is seen in people of over 40 years;but children and young people are gaining access to this disease lately.

Family history of diabetes

This is one of the main risk factors for type 2 diabetes .your risk of developing the disease is if you have a close relative such as parent or siblings with the disease;the closer the relative,the greater the risk.

Obesity

Been obese places your health at a great risk especially when you have a large waist line (belly fat)

because the fat releases chemicals that can upset the body's metabolic and cardiovascular systems Women with large waist line are at a very high risk.

Having impaired glucose tolerance

This is the case whereby your glucose level is higher than normal but not enough to develop diabetes

Cigarette smoking

Smoking and taking tobacco snuff interferes with how insulin works in your body and makes it harder for you to control your blood sugar(insulin resistance);it promotes diabetic microvascular complications like peripheral neuropathy( damaged nerves to the arms and legs which causes numbness,poor coordination,pain, weakness) and retinopathy(an eye disease which can cause blindness) other diseases caused by cigarette are heart and kidney disease, poor flow of blood in legs and feet which may result to feet infection, ulcers and possible removal of a body part by surgery.

IMPORTANT:It is advisable to always go for medical check ups. Don't wait till you fall sick or when you have a feeling of sickness for you to go to a medical center;regular check-ups helps you discover many diseases at it's early stage and get advice on how to tackle the disease before complications occurs.

How is type 2 diabetes diagnosed?

Type 2 diabetes can be diagnosed during regular medical check-ups. Blood tests are used for the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Although it wont be seen at the first early stage,but with regular check ups it can be discovered. The test is done in any health care center by health specialists.

Any of the tests below can be used for diagnosis

HOW TO CONTROL TYPE 2 DIABETES AT HOME

NUTRITION

high quality carbohydrates are recommended instead of simple carbs. Beans(any type of beans) are a winning combination of high quality carbs, lean proteins, and soluble fibre that help stabilize your blood sugar level and keeps hunger in check.

this is a combination of whole grains and high fiber. The fiber slows down the absorption of glucose from food in the stomach. A bowl of oatmeal with 2 teaspoons of almonds, walnuts, pecans, adds proteins, healthy fat and crunch to your morning meal.

Non-starchy vegetables

in this group you have broccoli, mushrooms, spinach. These are nutrient dense ,low calorie and high quality carbohydrates vegetables. They are an integral component of a diabetic food plan.

Egg whites

egg whites are a great choice for those who wish to control their type 2 diabetes;rich in high quality protein and low carbohydrates, one egg white been low in calories and rich in protein is the perfect food for those who want to lose weight and balance their blood sugar.

Avocado

this is my favourite*winks* I love avocado, these absolutely delicious gift of nature is high

in monosaturated fats which is considered amongst the healthiest fats, low in low quality

carbs, avocado has been proven to improve insulin sensibility. Monosaturated fats also improve heart health by promoting blood circulation and reducing bad cholesterol-an important benefit for diabetics who are at susceptible to heart disease and stroke.

2-PHYSICAL EXERCISE

before you embark on any physical activity,you should first consult your doctor so as to know if you very fit for exercises and the type of exercises you should do. Here is a run down of exercises good for those trying to control their diabetes

-be extra active everyday

use the stairs rather than a lift, you can walk to go get something, walk to and from walk if possible,walk your dogs, play with your kids. Do anything that requires you make a move .

-aerobic exercises

aerobic exercise for 30 minutes a day at least 5days in a week is very essential as it increases your breathing rate, your heart beat hence more circulation of blood;you might not just start all like that,take it gradually while increasing you workout time as weeks elapses. Try

walking fast, ridding a bicycle, dancing, swimming, playing football,basket ball,playing tennis...

do strength training exercises

you can do these with weight machine, hand weights, elastic bands. Before indulging such activities tell your doctor so you are oriented on how and what is suitable for your condition.

3-LOSE WEIGHT

with a good food plan and physical exercises your bound to lose weight.

4-MEDICATION

although you now observe a healthy life style, the role of medications should not be ignored. There are drugs which help reduce blood sugar by helping insulin work better in the body;other medications will actually boost the amount of insulin produced there are many medications each with it's function. Medication is a most especially if your doctor requires you take them

5-REDUCE STRESS AND BLOOD PRESSURE

these two aren't good for you because any rise in them will amount to complications in your treatment and control of diabetes. So they should be kept at normal level as possible.

6-REGULAR CHECK-UPS

here I suggest you be a close pal to your doctor. Go for regular check ups so that if any complication arises, your doctor will know what measures to take to counter such. Be aware that you might have other medical experts like;dietitian, certified diabetes educator, podiatrist(foot doctor)

ophthalmologist(eye doctor).

You have seen this long article on type 2 diabetes please be safe so you live a long and healthy life.
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On the first part,HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR BRAIN

you saw the various parts of the brain with their different functions. I believe by now you can imagine how you will be greatly affected if any of these parts was damaged.

You think of how you can exercise your body and eat healthy to have a perfect body figure and sound body,but do you also think about the brain? as your body needs exercise,nourishment so does your brain. For your brain to perform at the peak of it's performances,you ought to care for it and below are approaches for that;

Positive Attitude:been positive is a very important character in our lives. Feed your mind with positivity,no matter how large your problems are don't seat there worrying and over thinking. Thinking and worriers have never proved to solve any problem instead it affects your health giving you high blood pressure and many more related sickness;rather hand everything over to God in prayers with faith according to Hebrews 11:1,then move your mind off your problems and be happy,thanking God in all things because that's the way forward.

Sleep:do you getting enough sleep? The brain is a very busy organ let me say the busiest organ in the body. Let's take an example if you work through out a day and proceeds to work through out the night,the next day do you think you will function properly?the answer is a NO;so is the brain, it's always in activity and if no enough rest is gotten, it will malfunction. You will have difficulties in concentration and attention,you will forget things easily, the part of your brain in charge of language,body posture and balance,planning and sense of time will be affected. Sleep not just sleep but adequate sleep on a comfortable bed and pillow will do your brain a lot of good,a regular sleep time of 7-8 hours is enough for the body and brain.

Challenge your brain:today's world is now so technology oriented,you don't even get to read things any more. Technology is the order of the day and the end result is less stimulation in the brain which results in decrease in memory skills and lowered capacity;and the less you use the brain,the less it will be there when you need it. Activities like watching TV is not challenging to the brain;instead no matter how much you can hate reading a book,discipline yourself so as to develop a reading habit because reading is food for the brain. Read different types of books helps your memory and sharpens your intellect. Rather than depending on the GPS of your car or a map,make up your mind to study the routes before hand and challenge yourself to remember them without a map or GPS. Play brain challenging games like sudoku, crossword puzzles, scrabble these games makes your brain sharp and helps especially the left side of your brain which is responsible for logics,it also helps you recall things better and faster. These games should be played at least once in a week.

Exercise:exercising keep blood flow into the brain on a regular amount needed for the health of the brain. It releases endorphin and growth hormones which participate in aiding and providing a nourishing environment for the growth of brain cells,and also in the connections of these brain cells. Aerobic exercises (exercises which increases heart beat rate) are good for the brain and it can be done for just 20 minutes;examples are cycling, running, rambling, strolling.

Learning a new language:learning a new language which is not related to your tribe or dialect, does not only makes you multi-lingual,communicate and understand people of different culture,it also has a great impact on the brain. It increases brain size and sharpen the right hemisphere of the brain which has charge of languages more than the left hemisphere of the brain. Like an English native learning Spanish.

Food:yes food is here,i wonder if you have realised that what you eat has an effect not only on your body but also on your brain. There are bad brain foods as well as good brain foods.

Bad brain foods includes;

alcohol

junk food

artificial sweeteners

nicotine

corn syrup

artificial food colourings

These type of foods cause damages to the brain cells,block the arteries and hence prevent the supply of blood to the brain. They can as well cause blood sugar swings which is a danger to both your body and brain.

Good brain foods are;

avocados

eggs

banana

broccoli

spinach

oatmeal

oranges

peanut butter

milk

Romaine lettuce.

and the list continues this is just to name a few.

These brain foods permits your brain to function well and also give it's best to you when you need it. The best for our brains are complex carbohydrates and oily fish. In the case of complex carbohydrates, it's molecules are long and when ingested,it takes a longer time to be broken down to simple sugar hence they are steady energy source for the body and brain.

Oily fish include;mackerel, salmon...etc. these fishes contain omega-3 which helps keep clean the blood vessels so as to permit easy flow of blood.

On the first part,HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR BRAIN

you saw the various parts of the brain with their different functions. I believe by now you can imagine how you will be greatly affected if any of these parts was damaged.

You think of how you can exercise your body and eat healthy to have a perfect body figure and sound body,but do you also think about the brain? as your body needs exercise,nourishment so does your brain. For your brain to perform at the peak of it's performances,you ought to care for it and below are approaches for that;

Positive Attitude:been positive is a very important character in our lives. Feed your mind with positivity,no matter how large your problems are don't seat there worrying and over thinking. Thinking and worriers have never proved to solve any problem instead it affects your health giving you high blood pressure and many more related sickness;rather hand everything over to God in prayers with faith according to Hebrews 11:1,then move your mind off your problems and be happy,thanking God in all things because that's the way forward.

Sleep:do you getting enough sleep? The brain is a very busy organ let me say the busiest organ in the body. Let's take an example if you work through out a day and proceeds to work through out the night,the next day do you think you will function properly?the answer is a NO;so is the brain, it's always in activity and if no enough rest is gotten, it will malfunction. You will have difficulties in concentration and attention,you will forget things easily, the part of your brain in charge of language,body posture and balance,planning and sense of time will be affected. Sleep not just sleep but adequate sleep on a comfortable bed and pillow will do your brain a lot of good,a regular sleep time of 7-8 hours is enough for the body and brain.

Challenge your brain:today's world is now so technology oriented,you don't even get to read things any more. Technology is the order of the day and the end result is less stimulation in the brain which results in decrease in memory skills and lowered capacity;and the less you use the brain,the less it will be there when you need it. Activities like watching TV is not challenging to the brain;instead no matter how much you can hate reading a book,discipline yourself so as to develop a reading habit because reading is food for the brain. Read different types of books helps your memory and sharpens your intellect. Rather than depending on the GPS of your car or a map,make up your mind to study the routes before hand and challenge yourself to remember them without a map or GPS. Play brain challenging games like sudoku, crossword puzzles, scrabble these games makes your brain sharp and helps especially the left side of your brain which is responsible for logics,it also helps you recall things better and faster. These games should be played at least once in a week.

Exercise:exercising keep blood flow into the brain on a regular amount needed for the health of the brain. It releases endorphin and growth hormones which participate in aiding and providing a nourishing environment for the growth of brain cells,and also in the connections of these brain cells. Aerobic exercises (exercises which increases heart beat rate) are good for the brain and it can be done for just 20 minutes;examples are cycling, running, rambling, strolling.

Learning a new language:learning a new language which is not related to your tribe or dialect, does not only makes you multi-lingual,communicate and understand people of different culture,it also has a great impact on the brain. It increases brain size and sharpen the right hemisphere of the brain which has charge of languages more than the left hemisphere of the brain. Like an English native learning Spanish.

Food:yes food is here,i wonder if you have realised that what you eat has an effect not only on your body but also on your brain. There are bad brain foods as well as good brain foods.

Bad brain foods includes;

alcohol

junk food

artificial sweeteners

nicotine

corn syrup

artificial food colourings

These type of foods cause damages to the brain cells,block the arteries and hence prevent the supply of blood to the brain. They can as well cause blood sugar swings which is a danger to both your body and brain.

Good brain foods are;

avocados

eggs

banana

broccoli

spinach

oatmeal

oranges

peanut butter

milk

Romaine lettuce.

and the list continues this is just to name a few.

These brain foods permits your brain to function well and also give it's best to you when you need it. The best for our brains are complex carbohydrates and oily fish. In the case of complex carbohydrates, it's molecules are long and when ingested,it takes a longer time to be broken down to simple sugar hence they are steady energy source for the body and brain.

Oily fish include;mackerel, salmon...etc. these fishes contain omega-3 which helps keep clean the blood vessels so as to permit easy flow of blood.

The brain is the boss of your body,the control centre of your body. It is responsible for every single thing you do. The brain is found inside the brain box called the skull;it has many parts and each part has it's own functions which is translated in our day-to-day actions. Let's go into the brain!!!

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Your brain is divided into 3 major regions the hindbrain, midbrain and forebrain

THE FOREBRAIN:this part of the brain consists of cerebrum, thalamus and hypothalamus

-The cerebrum:this is also referred to as the cerebral hemisphere. it is the largest part of the brain and is also divided into the left and right hemisphere. The left hemisphere is in control of the right part of the body while the right hemisphere is in charge of the left part of the body;the left hemisphere is responsible for spoken and written words, languages, reasoning, scientific and numerical skills,the right hemisphere has the charge of musical and artistic appreciations, sense of humour, imagination and creating mental images. The outer layer of these hemispheres is known as the cerebral cortex. The cerebral cortex controls your thinking, feeling sensations, stores memory, feels emptions.

-The thalamus:it functions as the centre for control of pain,pressure and human consciousness.

-Hypothalamus:this is the central part of the brain,it controls the ability of your body to regulate body temperature, your ability to taste, regulation of water in the body; it also controls speeches, sleepiness and wakefulness.

MIDBRAIN:this is the portion of the brain which connects the hindbrain and forebrain. it's in charge of visual and auditory responses.

THE HINDBRAIN:the hindbrain consists of cerebellum, medulla oblangata, pons

-Cerebellum:this is the coordination centre for skeletal muscle activities,it controls hearing, body posture and balance.

-Medulla Oblangata:it possesses control centres for heart beat,breathing,salivation,swallowing,circulation,coughing and sneezing. it also controls sleep,cerebral activities and loss of consciousness. so here you should know the medulla oblangata is a centre that controls all involuntary activities we carry out.

-Pons:the connect the spinal cord to the brain and it is also nth centre where nerves from the right part of the body crosses to the left part and vice versa.

Other parts and their functions include:

-Pituitary gland also called the master gland because it controls all other glands and stimulates the glands to secrete hormones controlling growth.

-Meninges:these helps in the supply of nutrients and oxygen to the brain

-Cerebral fluid:contains food and oxygen which nourishes the brain cells.

-Optic lobes:this interprets what we see with our eyes.

You have seen parts of the brain and their functions,next topic will be on what you should do so your brain be healthy so it gives you the top of it's performances.

Although this topic is not commonly discussed or it's not a huge problem to many,we shall be talking about it today. Body odour varies from person to person. Some have a strong smell while others light or no body odour. In all cases,we should be wondering what causes body odour.

Body odour starts from the sweat been produced by the apocine gland been broken down by bacteria found on the surface of the skin. These sweat contain protein and lipids which bacteria feed on. They secrete waste products at the end of their digestion. This waste products are compounds of isoveric acid, sulphide and propionic acid and each has it's own pattern of smell.

Isoveric acid: has a smell similar to that of old cheese

Sulphide:it's smell is compared to that of rotten egg

Proiponic acid:has an odour compared to vinegar

other factors contributing to the production of sweat are

Food

The type of food you ingest will show on your body. Those who eat lots of meat,dairy products,drink lots of caffeine,alcohol and avoid fruits and vegetables have this body problem.

Stress and anxiety

when you are stressed up or anxious,your sends signals to the sweat glands to produce more sweat. This is so because the body has the sensation you are been in danger.

Drugs

The side effects of some drugs is to increase the production of sweat. This side effect is most common in pain relief drugs and anti depression drugs.

Illness

sickness can alter the way a person smells. Some illnesses like diabetes which makes those suffering from it to smell sometimes like urine.

You have seen some of the factors which causes body odour, you shall now see the natural ways to get rid of your body odour.

Fruits and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables provide your body with enough nutrient,limit the intake of sulphur and helps combat body odour.

Wear clean and breathing clothes

Have a habit of wearing clean clothes and clothes which allow the passage of air so as to cool your body. Clothes made are good while clothes made of synthetic fabrics trap heat and causes more sweat.

Apple cider vinegar

Apply apple cider on your armpit. It prevents the spread of bacteria by making the environment not conducive through the change of pH

Cleansing

Drink water to detox and cleanse your body. A colon cleanse can be done if necessary.

Scrub

While you take your bath,scrub your body well especially your underarm, don't just use soap and pat your body. Scrubbing helps flood away bacteria. Trim down the hairs under your arms this is a good site for bacteria to be trapped.

And finally learn how to manage stress when your in a tight situation other than run around,just breath in and release your breath then go about what ever you have to do calmly. You shall see it works

As you grow old, your tooth enamel weakens. Those beautiful white teeth you had while a kid disappears and you are left with stains of different colours on the teeth. The teeth gets unattractive with age and having a beautiful smile with white teeth is a “must” criteria of been and feeling beautiful.

Food loaded with sugar,highly coloured food,smoking,taking snuff,some strong drugs takes part in staining your teeth. The tips below will help you give shine back to your teeth.

-See a dentist

You should visit a dentist often to know how your teeth is fairing. If you have brown,yellow or stain of any colour on the teeth, a dentist can take care of it and you will get your white teeth back.

-Proper hygiene

A proper brushing routine should be observed. You should get into the habits of brushing after meals and before you go to bed. A good toothpaste containing fluoride and a tooth brush with a soft material should be used.

-Good nutrition

Eat crunchy fruits and vegetables like apples, cucumber, carrots,broccoli, spinach. These fruits and veg are good for cleaning of the teeth and removing of plaque which is a good breeding ground for bacteria. Food like sesame seeds, soy beans, almonds which contains calcium and phosphorous should be eaten as well they strengthen and maintain the teeth.

-Limit the intake of sugary drinks

Sugary drinks contain acid which erode the tooth enamel causing staining of the teeth and tooth decay. In the process of you trying to limit the intake of sugary drinks,use a straw each time you want to take a drink. Using a straw prevents the liquid from touching your teeth.

Baking soda and lemon/lime

Place one spoon of baking soda(sodium bicarbonate) in a plate,cut a lemon fruit into two equal halves,add a few drops of it's liquid on the baking soda and mix to form a paste. Brush your teeth with the mixture once every week. Do not use more than once in a week. As weeks go by,you will start noticing progressive changes on the colour of your teeth.

Follow these tips and gain your beautiful smile.

In my other post i showed you how you can identify and know your skin type. In this post will show you how you can take care of oily skin. If you have this skin type,pay attention.

Oily skin is the problem of many in the society especially women and girls. Once in the lifetime of everyone this skin problem has been encountered. Oily skin results from the sebaceous gland producing excess oil thus

giving the skin a greasy glow. The oil produced by the skin is essential for the hydration and protection of the skin from environmental harm. There are factors which causes the skin to produce excess oil they include:

-Heredity:it can be passed on from parents to children. If you have oily skin check who has that same skin problem in your family.

-Hormones:hormonal shift and imbalance like menstruation, menopause, puberty, pregnancy will increase oil production.

-Cosmetics:too much of cosmetic products blocks the skin pores, prevents it from breathing, strips the skin of it's oil,forcing the skin to produce more oil.

-Climatic condition:a hot environment stimulates the sebaceous gland to produce heat,a cold environment does same.

-Diet:fried food, fatty food these can cause inflammation in the skin,alcohol consumption increases the level of toxins in the level leading to breakouts of pimples, too much sugar(refined,simple carbohydrate) causes sagging of skin and wrinkles as such these should be avoided.

Eat your way into your beauty naturally

What you eat is who you are,your skin needs essential nourishments daily and care to look,feel healthy and be beautiful.

Drink 6-8 glasses of water daily. To achieve a beautiful radiant skin without pimples and spot,start with water,drink water after waking up in the morning before eating breakfast. The water goes into your system and flushes out all the toxins which accumulated at night while you were asleep. These toxins if allowed in your body system poisons the liver leading to pimples.

I will prefer you take warm water but if it's out of your reach,no problem just take fresh water it works also.

Consume essential fatty acids like omega 3 and omega 6.these are not produced by the body so must be taken in through food. These fatty acids reduce inflammation of the skin and improves blood circulation thus preventing skin sagging and wrinkles giving you a clear and beautiful glowing skin. These omega 3 and 6 are fund in mackerels, sardine, salmon, flax seed, sunflower seeds, olive oil, almonds,walnuts.

Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Colourful fruits and vegetables should be taken everyday at least five different types of fruits and vegetables. These various fruits as you know contains necessary vitamins and minerals for the health of our skin such as vitamin A which is good for sight, repairing and protecting the skin tissue due to its beta carotene. Deficiency in vitamin A can be seen in your skin been dry with a dull complexion. Foods containing vitamin A include carrots tomatoes, pepper, melons, apricots, alfalfa, spinach just to name a few.

Vitamin C and E: These two contain powerful antioxidants which protects the skin and body against free radicals causing premature ageing, by drying up elastin and collagen fibres. Reduces DNA damages in skin cells. They also helps in the formation of new skin cells. Fruits and vegetables which contains them are sunflower oil, kiwi, alfalfa, citrus fruits(oranges,mandarins,grapes etc.), tomatoes, cabbages, tulip, onions, cereals, soy beans, almonds,avocados, lettuce, garlic.

Vitamin B complex(biotin)

can be gotten from oatmeal, rice, eggs, bananas. This is responsible for the formation of nails,skin cells,hair. Lack of these results to hair loss, itching and redness of skin, broken nails. Taking vitamin B complex increases skin moisture and brings back radiance to an abused skin.

To crown the above things, people with oily skin ought to be neat. Pimples result due to bacteria on the clogged or blocked pores of the skin either by excess oil produced by the skin,dirts or what you apply on the face. Your skin becoming a comfortable breeding ground for bacteria. Your pillow case and bed sheets should be changed regularly. Clean clothes should be worn,and finally don't always touch your face as your hand might contain bacteria which you will transfer to your face.

Final tips:for my face I make sure to drink a class of home made carrot juice daily.

Try these out and get your always wanted beautiful skin.

Having a large waistline is not an attractive feature for people of various age groups and no one wants to look unattractive. here are few tips to lose your belly fat in just few weeks.

NUTRITION

People have the notion that losing fat is all about exercise,yes exercise is part of the whole losing process,but our eating habit plays a more important role.

a)Eat lots of fruits and vegetable,eat different types. Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and fibre which are the building blocks of our body system. Vitamins A and C help improve sight and our immune system respectively as well as has great influence on the beauty of our skin. Carbohydrates fuel the body so that it enables you to do all the activities you wish to do.

Fibre when ingested helps you remain full for a long time,you eat less and you loose your belly fat.

b)Eating healthy fats you may wonder why to lose belly fats one needs to eat fats. Belly fat is grouped under bad fats and it's harmful to the health.

Healthy fats are composed of unsaturated fatty acids and are found in fish, almonds, nuts. it reduces bad blood cholesterol,permits the absorption of vitamins and it's effective use in the body system. It helps in brain development and hormone production.

c)Protein food

Protein is the pillar of the human body as it is a component of muscles,blood,skin and intestinal organs. For proper functioning of the your body system ,your health in general and a fill of energy a daily refill of protein of protein is essential. Beans, soy beans,eggs are sources to name a few.

AVOID PROCESSED AND JUNK FOOD

Processed and junk food contain trans fats, salts, sugar foods as bugers,pizza,shawama,ice cream,cakes,biscuits just to name a few.These foods contain fats which build up and are stored around your waistline. Discipline and schedule yourself to always wake up an hour before you go out for your daily activities to prepare for yourself a healthy meal composed of proteins, carbs,fibre etc.



MANAGE STRESS

Too much stress triggers excess production of cortisol a hormone which is produced by the adrenal gland. Excess cortisol increases your want for junk food. It also distributes all these fats to the waist line. Doing exercises, taking life easy, think positive, pamper yourself and taking holidays can help you manage stress.



LIMIT SUGAR INTAKE

Eating excess sugar is dangerous to the health,it get stored as fat in the body as it is not used. It also causes diabetes,and many more harmful diseases. Stuffs like biscuits, sweets, alcohol, simple carbs, soft drinks, energy drinks, coffee contain high level of sugar more than the daily required for a person.

DRINK MORE WATER

Water should be chosen above any other drink.70% of our body is made up of water. It removes toxins,keeps us hydrated,maintains the body metabolism and keeps it clean.

ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF SLEEP

Lack of adequate sleep disrupts the proper functioning of the body mechanism hence it causes you to always be hungry and crave for more food. Sleep of 7 hours is needed to have your whole body system work normally.

EXERCISES

Intensive exercises like running (not jogging), walking fast, swimming, skiing should be practised. For 20-30 minutes for 3-5 days in a week. Others like push ups,bench presses,leg presses should be associated to the daily exercise so as to build muscles and lose more fats

ENDURANCE

Losing fat is not an easy task especially when you want to loose it fast. It involves prepared minds,self will and endurance. It will hurt along the line but when you feel like giving up remember why you started and why you came this far. Remember nothing good comes easily.

Sorry am a little late on this post haven't been sound lately but am back.so today we shall be seeing the different skin types but before we continue let me ask you this question;

Do you know your skin type? i grew up with many skin problems like pimples,dark spots especially on my face and trust me been aware you have them on your face can be frustrating.

.Met many people who had used one product or the their advice i bought different types of over the counter product just to take care of my face but none worked.why did none work because i didn't know each person had a different skin type.which was obviously different from mine.the beginning to the end of my problem was when i discovered mine and i have oily skin.there are many people who do what i did thinking it will solve the problem.the only way to get your most desired skin is by knowing what skin type you have so you can know how to care for it and get satisfactory results.

there are 5 different skin types which are

normal skin
dry skin
oily skin
combined skin
sensitive skin

HOW TO KNOW YOUR SKIN TYPE

To know what skin type you have just do this little exercise. when you get up in the morning, take a tissue paper fold it in such a way that it should have 4 different sides.you should wipe your forehead,your cheek,your nose and finally your chin.

Note that you shouldn't use a side twice,use the four different sides for the four different corners of your face listed above.

Normal skin

If the 4 sides of the tissue paper got no oily patches on it,your skin has almost no imperfection,smooth,soft,appears healthy,have almost invisible pores with a glowing and even skin complexion then you have a normal skin.

This type of skin is soft,doesn't have skin problems compared to oily,dry or the rest of the skin types,supple,normal skin is really a great gift from God to anyone with it,it is mostly not problematic,i.e it doesn't have pimples breakout,excess oil production,and many more you can see with other skin types.but the fact that one has such a skin doesn't mean such a one wont take care of it;although one might have a normal skin there are some factors which may cause this skin type to go oily,dry,combined and even sensitive this due to using the wrong body cream for your skin type,age,hormone imbalance.so you see the need for care.

Dry skin

If the tissue paper got no oily patches,you have almost invisible pores ,skin is dry,rough,sensitive to weather change and environmental conditions,have blemishes but not always ,scaly itchy especially after bath ;you have dry skin

Dry skin is most common on arms,hands,lower legs,face and abdomen.conditions of this skin is due to the inability of the oil glands to produce enough oil to moisturise and lubricate the skin and aggravated by wrong choice of skin care products and cosmetics,weather conditions and wrong healthy life style.dry skin is quick to ageing and wrinkles explaining why one will see a young man or lady of 22 looking 29 or more.

Oily skin

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Has oily patches from all the different areas of the tissue paper you are examining ,your skin has a shiny complexion especially when you are stressed up, worn out, tired,sweaty,skin looks dull,has enlarged skin pores,and is subject to pimples, dark spots, and white spots...etc.oily skin is the most problematic type of skin but it's advantage is that it doesn't get old quickly,like me *wink*.
Combined skin

If the sides of the tissue you used on the chin,nose and forehead has oily patches while the sides you used for your cheeks have no oil patches ,the part which is oily has tendency of having pimples,black spots while the one with no oily patches is dry,scaly,itchy then you have combined skin.

the side which is oily will be prone to pimples and spots while the dry side will be flaky,itchy and forms of pimples.

Sensitive skin

this skin type is very prone to any slight change to the body like allergies.

Minerals! Minerals! Minerals! We hear about them almost every time but do we know what they are, the different types of minerals and what role and function they play in and our bodies? like we have seen in vitamins, lets also take a look at what minerals are

Minerals are biological chemicals which are necessary and essential for proper growth of the body and proper functioning of the cells for the overall wellbeing of an individual. They make up the

Minerals are grouped into two classes: bulk and trace elements

Buck elements include: calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, sulphur and chlorine

Trace elements:iron,iodine,copper,manganese,zinc,fluoride,cobalt,molybedum,selenium

Now we are going to see all these elements in detail and how they contribute to our day to day life.

CALCUIM

This is the most abundant mineral in the body, whose salts form the substance that hardens the skeleton, and teeth. A very high percentage is stored in the bones (99%) while the remaining (1%) is in the blood and body fluid.Calcuim needs vitamin D to be absorbed into the intestine and hence passed to the blood

Functions

It intervenes in the transmission of nerve impulses, especially in the heart thus maintaining the cardiac rhythm.

It is needed to maintain a normal coagulation of the blood by activating prothrombin which is the enzyme that catalyses the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin

It functions as the principal mineral for bone and teeth formation.

It regulates the basic-acid balance of blood keeping it from becoming too acid.in this way, it neutralizes the acid which is produced through the metabolism of proteins.

Sources

Sesame seeds, soybeans, almonds, spinach, green vegetables, oat flasks, milk, eggs, dried beans, shellfish, salmon, chicken, custard, puddings

Effect of deficiency

Deficient calcium intake causes growth retardation, bowed legs (rickets) in children and osteoporosis in adults, pains in the joint and loss of teeth

It causes sensitivity of the nervous system causing painful cramps

Muscle spasms

Difficulty for blood to cloth

Growing children and pregnant and lactating mothers require extra amount of calcium in diet because they absorb and retain more calcium for formation of new bones. Bones of new born babies contains collagen only and gets hard when there is a deposit of calcium and phosphorus.

NOTE! Too much of proteins eating (especially animal protein in particular meats, and cured cheese) lead to the loss of calcium.

PHOSPHORUS

This is the second largest mineral in the body it is works hand in hand with calcium .found in the bones and teeth. This is found widely distributed in amongst all foods but vegetable and animal so there is no risk of insufficiency but the problem with this mineral is that it is it tends to be more absorbed than calcium in the intestine while it has to be balanced with calcium. And the excess of phosphorus is found in foods with so much meat since meat has a lot of phosphorus and a little calcium especially pork meat and excess of phosphorus causes calcium to be less utilized in the body causing osteoporosis among women who eat a lot of meat. This is part of the reasons why you will hear or have heard it been said that adults especially women should not eat meat.an excess of calcium reacts with compounds of phosphorous to form insoluble calcium phosphate which prevents the absorption of phosphorous in the intestine leading to phosphorus deficiency. while plant foods as well as milk and egg on the contrary maintain the quantity of phosphorus in a much more balanced relationship with calcium .the parathyroid gland controls the balance between calcium and phosphorous

Functions

It is essential for growth been part of the DNA and RNA

It activates many enzymes and vitamin B in the body

It is required for bone and teeth formation

Plays a role in muscle contraction

Balances the acidity of the blood

Helps lipid transportation in the blood

Sources

Legumes, eggs, milk and dairy products, cereals, meat ,chicken, fish, fruits, vegetables.

Effects due to deficiency

Same as seen in calcium

Stunted and poor growth

MAGNESUIM

This is part of the bone structure together with calcium and phosphorus although this is in small proportion.Magnesuim is not found in our ordinary diet of every day since various chemicals found in fertilizers causes imbalance of the production of this mineral by plants. Thus attention should be given to the intake of this mineral and in certain cases of its deficiency. Excess intake of magnesium is removed through faeces.

Functions

Conduct nerve impulses

Retention of calcium in the teeth hence promoting resistances to dental caries

Help to relax muscles after contraction

Catalyses ATP to ADP

Takes part in the production of protein hence the production necessary for energy release

Involved in bone mineralisation

Sources

Sunflower seeds,almonds,soybeans,nuts,papaw,bananas,oranges,potatoes,white wheat flour, cereals, figs ,milk, egg, legumes ,cacao.

Effects of deficiency

A general sense of fatigue

Muscular cramp, rigidity, spasms in the eye lid or in other muscles this is known as muscle fasciculation

Depressed pancreatic depression

Weakness and confusion

Increased nervous irritability

Growth failure in children

Extreme deficiency of magnesium causes convulsion, hallucinations and difficulty in swallowing

SODIUM

You will find this in form of NaCl which is our normal table salts.

Functions

Balances the level of potassium and magnesium ion inside the cells of the body

Assists potassium in nerve impulse transmission

Necessary for muscle contraction

Partial maintenance of PH of the blood by balancing organic acids and urine

Helps in the absorption of glucose

Sources

Table salt, salted meat, milk

Effects of deficiency

Muscular cramp

Loss of appetite

Atrophy of muscles and testes if deficiency is prolonged.

CHLORIDE

Chlorine is a poisonous gas and strong disinfectant which is used to kill bacteria in public water supply then it evaporates leaving the water safe for drinking. Now when chlorine reacts with sodium or another metal, it forms chloride ions. Chloride is not poisonous and it is a required element in our diet

Functions

It plays a role in the immune responses as white blood cells attack foreign cells

It regulates pH of the stomach as it is a component of hydrochloric acid

Improves glucose intake in the cells

It plays a role in nerve impulse conduction

Sources

Table salt, milk, eggs, meat, cheese, bacon

Effect of deficiency

This may unlikely occur since we consume chloride in our day to day diet

TRACE ELEMENTS

IRON

The organism of an adult contains between three and four grams of iron. This of course is a very small quantity but it performs functions of vital importance.

Functions

The larger part of iron is found in the blood, forming part of the haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is the agent responsible for the the transportation of oxygen from the lungs to all cells of the body and carbon dioxide from the cells to the lungs. Iron gives haemoglobin it’s red colour.

Iron doesn’t exist as an isolated chemical element within the body which will behave as an authentic poison but combines with proteins especially the one called ferritin.

It aids in releasing energy which enables us to think work, play and many more.

Need for iron

We lose iron every day when dead cells on our skin move off and also the mucosa lining covering the inside of the digestive and urinary system. The loose is about 1.0milligram per day for an adult but thanks to God that the major part of iron found in the body recycles itself, so that under normal conditions the loss of this mineral is minimal.

Menstruating women loose an average of two or more milligrams of iron per day with menstrual blood, meaning that during their period women lose 3 times more iron than normal so should eat more iron containing foods for that period

Pregnant and breast feeding mothers need iron same as women who menstruate because the need for iron by the body by that moment increases and ought to be replenished.

Growing kids (adolescents) need for iron increases because of growth and beginning of menstruation in young women.

Any abnormal bleeding causes a significant loose of iron which may easily lead to anaemia hence the need for iron increases.

Sources

Cabbage, white beans, pine nuts ,oats, wheat, almonds, spinach, leek, green beans, asparagus mushroom,carrots,potatoes,figs,avocados,peaches,grapes,apples,cereals,clams,liver,beef,eggs,chicken.

Effect of deficiency

Impaired oxygen transport from lungs to the tissues due to small size of erythrocytes. This hinders energy release in every cell of the body and results in fatigue, weakness, headache and apathy

It’s deficiency causes anaemia

It hinders complete oxidation of pyruvate which reduces physical work capability and productivity

ZINC

This is an essential nutrient in humans. Its importance is related to the close association to protein.it occurs where ever protein is and enhances the function of protein. Zinc enters our body through the food we eat. And its absorption is increased when animal protein sources are consumed.

Functions

It support many bodily functions such as

Nucleic acid synthesis and function

Protein metabolism, wound healing and growth

Aid in carbon dioxide transfer

Development of sexual organs and spermatogenesis

Developments of the bones and foetus

Storage, release and function of insulin

Behavioural development in children

Aids in the transport of vitamin A

Sources

Lean meat, whole grain cereals, shell fish, nuts, beans, oyster, wheat germ, crab, shrimp, pork, liver, turkey, legumes, yeast and lettuce.

Effect of deficiency

Reduced sense of taste, smell and appetite

Stunted growth

Pimple-like rash

Fall in immune functions

Loss of hair

Mental confusion

Delivery of low weight children women children by pregnant women

Reduced learning ability in children and kids due to hindered neuropsychological function

Diarrhoea

Impaired sexual development in children and adolescents

IODINE

The body needs iodine to synthesis hormones produced by the thyroid gland

Functions

These hormones fulfil the following

Accelerates the combustion of nutrient that provides energy ( carbohydrate, proteins and fats).

Are important for the development of the nervous system in children so that when there is scarcity of iodine, a form of mental retardness may develop

Regulates growth

Sources

Salts enriched with iodine, seafood.

Effect of deficiency

Enlargement of the thyroid gland

Weight gain

Cretinism-mental retardness in children

It affects foetal development during pregnancy

SELENUIM

This functions as part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase. The enzyme acts as an antioxidant and like vitamin E can prevent oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids thus providing an additional protection for them.

Functions

This is an antioxidant which is complementary to that of vitamin E, neither can replace the other

Sources

Seafood, grains, meat(because it is associated with the protein part of food)

Effect of deficiency

Heart disease

Anaemia (although rarely)

CHROMUIM

it is best absorbed and most effective in living cells.

Functions

Essential mineral that participates in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism

It works closely with insulin to facilitate glucose uptake into the cell and release of energy.

Meats, poultry, milk, whole grains, nuts, brewer’s yeast, liver

Effect of deficiency

Increased serum cholesterol and bad cholesterol (LDL) concentration

Lowers good cholesterol (HDL) concentration

Hinders insulin function resulting to diabetes-like condition

Associated with coronary artery disease (heart diseases).

Food is one of the basics of human needs. We humans consume many things as food starting from breast milk fruits and vegetables to foods of different types. Food provides the body with adequate essential nutrient for proper functioning of the body activities, promotion and of well being and health, provides the body with energy for work, protect the body against diseases, and provide materials for growth, repair, maintenance and reproduction.

According to bender’s dictionary food is what we eat but not everything we eat is food, unless what we eat fulfils the functions as food, it is not food.

We have heard about cereals, legumes, animal foods, starchy foods, fruits, vegetables, fats and oil, and flavouring food but do u know what they are?

Cereals:

also called grains these includes foods like rice, corn, wheat, sorghum, maize, flour, millet, oats, barley

These are main sources of complex carbohydrate and the largest part of energy we need for our daily activities come from them. The abundant use of cereals especially oats has beneficial result on diabetes and other metabolic problems and also cuts down on the risk of cancer. They are good sources of minerals and vitamins like vitamin A.

Starchy foods:

they are seen everywhere and they include cassava, yam, potatoes, coco yam, and plantain.

They give energy and plenty of nutrients apart from protein content which is poor. Some roots and starchy foods are considered as vegetable

Legumes:

they refer to any plant that has seeds in long pods and are

Groundnuts, beans, Soybeans, peas. They account for about 5% of foods one has to consume. Most legumes contain anti-nutrient i.e they hinder some minerals from functioning properly in the body.so it is advisable to eat legumes with moderation.

Vegetables and fresh fruits:

They provide a good quantity of plant fibre, simple carbohydrate (sugars) and complex carbohydrates (starch), vitamins and minerals. Fruits are the main source of vitamin C especially in citric fruits like oranges, lemon, grape fruits, all fruits contain protein but in little quantity. Fruits include

Avocados, pawpaw, water melon, mangoes, kiwi, yellow fruits are excellent sources of vitamin A

Vegetables contains small quantity of protein and supply iron and vitamin A and these includes

Pumpkin, green peas, green leaves of all kinds like bitter leave (onugbu) and prolonged washing of these green leaves removes most of the nutrients in them, coloured vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, spinach, pepper have important quality of vitamin A(carotene) which plays a preventive part against the formation of malignant tumours.it is however necessary to eat five fruits/vegetables daily as it can go a long way to maintain good health.

Animal foods

Foods of animal origin such as meat, poultry, fish, milk, cheese and eggs are rich sources of quality proteins human body needs. They form 5-15% of food intake in most places. They supply the body with vitamins especially B-complex groups and minerals. Red meat and eggs especially are a good source of iron. Some milk e.g buffalo milk is an exceptional sources of protein, calcium, and B-complex vitamins, particularly riboflavin, the milk fat contains vitamin A and D.Egg which is an excellent source of protein belongs to animal foods. They are rich in iron, calcium, fat soluble vitamins and improved quality of food especially for children

Fats and oil

Fats and oil contributes to food quality. They are important sources of energy and fat soluble vitamins. They tend to add taste.

Other food types include flavouring foods like onion. Curry, garlic, ginger, ehuru, uziza, uda, yellow pepper

Vitamins are essential for our health and well-being because it takes part in all the processes happening within us.Some vitamin are water-soluble while others are fat soluble.

water-soluble vitamins are ones that are not stored in the body and are greatly and always needed by the body every day while fat-soluble are stored in the body so a day-to-day refill is not needed.
Water-soluble vitamins includes:B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12 and vitamin C.
Fat-soluble vitamins include: A, D, E, K
Below are the vitamins, its functions and sources and of cause not forgetting effects of their deficiency to our body.

Vitamin A(Retinol)
Functions:
It brings about the formation of the visual pigment in the retina I.e. it improves sight and vision. Essential for the formation and maintenance of cells covering the skin, eyes, mouth and internal organs.This vitamin helps promote healthy hair and nails,fights against skin related problems like pimples,dark spots,rashes..., and even wrinkles,ageing spots, leaving you with a health,soft and glowing skin.Reduces the risk of the formation of cancerous cells in the organs of our body and protection against cardiovascular diseases due to it's strong antioxidant actions by neutralizing free radicals in the cells .It also boasts the health of the immune system for proper functioning and protection against viruses which causes infections.
Sources :
Carrots, tomatoes, paw paw, mangoes, melon, peaches, lettuce apricot, eggs, milk, pumpkin.
Deficiency symptoms:
Night blindness,severe deficiency of vitamin A in the body will lead to xerophthalmin(dry eyes),which may result to blindness,rough dry scaly,increases susceptibility to infection.weight loss,loss of appetite.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
Functions:
This is a very heat sensitive vitamin so when food containing this vitamin are cooked,fried or canned they loose a good part of their content.It is therefore advisable to eat fruits and vegetable containing this vitamin fresh and raw.Ascorbic acid is also needed for the formation of collagen.Collagen is a tissue which helps to hold cells together.It activates the functioning of these cells and reverses the process of cellular ageing I.e. quick old age due to it's powerful antioxidant expels heavy metals from the body which causes damage to the cells of the body.Helps also in the prevention of cancer, lowers high blood pressure favours the absorption of iron in the intestine with the absorption of calcium for the health of the teeth, gums and bones.It also lowers bad cholesterol and improves the good one, Intervenes in healing of wounds, neutralises blood toxins contributes to the formation of defences against infections and to proper brain functioning.
Sources:
Cabbage, oranges, lemon, kiwi, onion, mangoes, tomato, red and green pepper, red berries, spinach, pineapple, guava, strawberries, melon(egusi), sweet potatoes,lettuce, peas, lime, grape, beet.
Deficiency symptoms:
Scurvy is the the situation where by the body stops making collagen and so fall apart,tooth decay,slow wound healing,immune system degrades which might lead to death,nose bleeding,loss of appetite fatigue of both mentally and physically,easy bleeding both in the gums and body,slow growth in kids.

Vitamin D(Calciferol)
Functions:
Calciferol facilitates absorption of calcium in the bone and intestine as well as the storage of calcium in the bone.maintains the level of calcium and phosphorus in the blood since these mineral help keep the skeletal bones strong,stimulates the production of insulin.
Sources:
The body manufactures it under the influence of the sun(sun rise) but can be gotten also from fish oil, milk,egg yolk,liver,tuna,halibut,alfalfa,which has it in small quantity. Fish liver is the most abundant in vitamin D.
Deficiency symptoms:
Deficiency causes soft bones leading to what is known as rickets,tooth decay.

Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Functions:
Fat soluble vitamin which plays an important role in the metabolism of the body. It protects the cell against ageing because of its antioxidant property. Helps resist cancerous agents.Takes part in the formation of the reproductive cells(ovule and spermatozoides) improving the fertility of the semen.It facilitates the good functioning of the nervous system and the pituitary gland which controls hormone production in the body.
Sources:
Found in food such as sun flower oil, corn oil, nuts, olive oil, white germ, avocados, whole grains, soy beans, green leafy vegetables. Meat has little of vitamin E.
Deficiency symptoms:
Anaemia, nerve degeneration of hands and feet, poor reflexes, loss of balance, sight problem.

Vitamin K
Functions:
This vitamin acts in the liver for the production of red blood cells.It takes part in the synthesis of protein needed for the coagulation and prevention of bleeding(haemorrhaging) by triggering the liver to secrete prothrombin, thromboplastin which are blood clothing factors, decreases calcium loss and helps keep the bone mass.
Sources:
Intestinal bacteria produces sufficient quantity for our daily needs. high doses of antibiotics may destroy these bacteria so other sources are turnip greens, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, spinach,cheese,milk,green beans, oat meal, oats, liver.
Deficiency symptoms:
Absence in food is manifested in certain diseases of the digestive tract and also difficulty in blood clothing hence excess bleeding,appearance of blood in stool and urine

Vitamin B1(Thiamine)
Functions:
It intervenes in the metabolism of carbohydrate in the body facilitating the chemical reaction through which it's final product(glucose) is transformed into energy,takes part in the production of hydrochloric acid for the digestion of fat in the digestive system,crucial for the heart and muscle.vitamin B1 increases brain function,learning capacity,promotes mental alertness and memory.needed for blood cell formation and It is also an essential factor for the proper functioning of the nervous system.
Sources:
Almonds,mushroom,sunflower seed,spinach,lettuce,tuna,broccoli,lentils,whole cereals,figs,whole wheat,white germ,peas,blackberries,oranges,meat,fish,egg yolk,tomatoes,beef liver,cow milk,brewer's yeast,eggplant,oatmeal.
Deficiency symptoms:
It's lack causes irritability,nervous imbalance,beriberi but thanks to God that this disease has become rare in the world,loss of appetite,difficulty in breathing,constipation,stunted growth,severe deficiency causes brain damage.

Vitamin B2(Riboflavin)
Functions:
Essential for body growth and repair of tissues,required for the production of antibodies needed for the absorption of vitamins converts carbohydrate into energy, is important for sight,helps protect the cell from free radical damage,important for the development of the foetus during pregnancy,prevent headache.
Sources:
Green leafy vegetable,lentils,broccoli,peas,dairy products,beans,almonds wheat germ,nut, peaches,avocados,eggs,chicken,ham,cow milk,asparagus.
Deficiency symptoms:
Slows down growth,sight deficiency,damage to the foetus during pregnancy,sore throat,anaemia,peeling of the skin,cracks at the corner of mouth,depression due to nerve damage.

Vitamin B3(Niacin)
Function:
Niacin has much health benefits like helps in the chemical metabolism of the conversion of carbohydrate,protein and fat into energy by the cells of the body. Important for the nerve function and helps maintain healthy skin,may prevent diabetes and reduce the risk of heart attack,needed for the production of DNA.
Sources:
Mushroom,whole cereals,cheese,milk, whole wheat,lettuce,peanuts,eggs,collard green and legumes such as soy beans,red meat,chicken,fish.
Deficiency symptoms:
It's lack causes a disease known as pellagra disease of 3 D's:diarrhoea,dermatitis(inflammation of the skin)and dementia,muscular weakness,anxiety or confusion.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Functions:
Regulates the metabolism of protein especially in the nerve tissue,liver and skin.Vitamin B6 helps in the body breakdown protein in to red blood cells,fortifies the immune system for fight against infections may prevent stone kidney in women.It also play a role in the proper functioning of the brain.
Sources:
Whole cereals, potatoes, bananas, avocados, spinach, nuts, milk, egg, meat, chicken, carrot, cabbage, garlic, soy beans, lean meat.
Deficiency symptoms:
Excess fatigue,nervousness,anaemia,skin problem such as eczema and dementia convulsion, irritability, cramps, asthma, convulsion, headache, dizziness.

Vitamin B9 (folic acid)
Functions:
Folic acid helps in the production of red blood cells and is also required for the manufacture of DNA.This vitamin aids to prevent cancer which also includes cervical,breast and pancreatic cancer.
Sources:
Spinach,lettuce,avocado,bananas,oranges,nuts,rice,driedbeans,asparagus.okra(okoro),shellfish,pawpaw,
tomatoes.
Deficiency symptom:
Lack of it in pregnant women especially during the first months provokes malformation in the foetus,muscular and mental fatigue,depression,insomnia(lack of sleep),heart palpitation and stomach disorder,loss of pigments leading to white skin patches.
Vitamin B12(Cianocobalamine)
Functions:
It contains cobalt and is produced by micro-organisms such as bacteria which is passed to animals and stored in their liver. Plants don't produce it except if contaminated by B12 synthesizing bacteria. Works hand in hand with B9(folic acid)for the formation of red blood cells as well as proper working of the nervous system.important for brain health as it helps in the prevention of the disease called Alzheimer,s disease.
Sources:
Eggs,beef,pork,lamb,mackerel,salmon,clams,shrimps,chicken,cheese,milk,yoghurt,cottage cheese.
Deficiency symptoms:
Degeneration of the nervous fibre in the spinal cord as well as a serious type of anaemia called pernicious,weight loss.pale kin,shaky movement,loss of memory,dandruff,sight defect,increased risk of heart attack ans stroke.



NOTE!
Excess is dangerous

Excess of vitamin A brings about poisoning symptoms to the body known as hypervitaminosis and its effects are seen with fatigue,de-calcification,headache,dizziness,skin changes in colour and even liver damage.

Excess of vitamin D results in calcification of the kidney and heart which may lead to death .the body produces enough dosage required for us with the influence of the sun every day.

Excess of vitamin K can cause dangerous blood clothing while excess decrease will make it difficult for blood to cloth.
It is advisable for pregnant women,people who take alcoholic beverages and those who take certain medication for anti-cancer,chemotherapy and against epilepsy should always consume enough fruits and vegetable containing folic acid.

you have gotten all the amazing health benefits of these various vitamins is now left for you to improve on your health from inside out.Enjoy.*WINK*

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yea i agree you ought to see a dermatologist who will determine ur skin type and give you what to care for it.but you also have to bear in mind dat after takin care of the external you ought to take care of the internal.skin is a tissue made up of many cells.what we eat every day has grat impact on our skin and body.eat healthy and live a healthy life style.eat lotz of fruits and vegetable which contain vitamin A and C such as carrots,tomatoes,oranges,every day add dese in your daily intake coz vit A and C have strong anti oxidant properties which fights against free radicals and flushes out toxins in the blood.it is these toxins in d blood which causes all skin problems,drink alot of water,do exercises.i am a witness to wat am saying had pimples and spots all over my face i started eating healthy with a healthy life style after weeks changes were seen.there is no harm in tryin these things see a dermatologist eat healthy and live healthy and you will see results after some weeks.to know more go to www.foodcuretips..com

The way we look, the way our body responds to day by day activities depends on what we consume and the way we expose it to harm. Daily activities of life such as eating,working and use of our free time exerts a great influence on our health. More than heredity,our health greatly depends on our life style.According to WHO health is total physical,mental and social well being which takes in much more than simply the absence of sickness.A lifestyle with simple healthy habits can keep away the doctor much more than we think as well as giving us a healthy body with a pleasant and satisfactory appearance.

Below are 8 decisive factors which would enable you attain that goal. And they include:

Eating

Eating is a habit that affects our health much more than anything else. Not only the kind of food but also the manner and time in which the food is eaten.Eating carelessly and at any time gives you a dull look,low energy levels,weight gain and even illness.So eating good food,avoidance of snacks,intake of enough fruits and vegetable can have positive effects on our body from the inside to the outside

Air

This is the most important element in the universe.One can live a few days without food but definitely cant live up to 5minutes without oxygen.Oxygen is necessary for food to be burnt in our cells to produce energy for living .It is important to breath well and deeply and most important to breath pure air. Always make sure that your place of work or bedroom are always well ventilated. Remember that when someone smokes in an enclosed area all those in that area smoke too hence passive smokers. Wakeup early each day as early as possible,go outside and take in a deep breathe. Always do this as it enables your brain and entire system to function properly.

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Water

It the universal solvent of living matter given to us by nature .It is one of the most essential element to good health as it constitute about 70% of our body. Our body needs water to perform most functions and the organs that need water to perform effectively are as follows:

Kidney: needs water to filter the blood and eliminate unused substances from the body through urine.

Skin: needs water to remain hydrated,keep firmness and health.

Digestive system: uses water to ease the passage of faeces out of the body

The bone: to maintain it's elasticity and hardness.

Drop in the body's water supply causes dehydration,short term memory and difficulty in focusing on smaller points. Water is also needed for internal and external hygiene. Each day ensure to drink at least 6 glasses of water.2 as you wake up in the morning before breakfast as this helps to flush out all the accumulated toxins that piled up during the night.2 before lunch and 2 before dinner.Above all choose water to exotic drinks.


The Sun



This is one of the supply of daylight and the main source of light energy to the earth. It is important for the health because it facilitates the production of vitamin D in the skin. Vitamin D enhances the absorption of calcium in the intestines and bones. Deficiency of this vitamin in the body causes soft bones leading to deformity known as rickets.Ultraviolet radiation from the sun serves as disinfectant which destroys many pathogenic germs.


Physical exercises

Exercise is the fundamental to a healthy life because it helps the body function properly. Below are some of its functions

combats diseases and improve health conditions

controls weight

boasts energy

improves mood
improves sleep
improves chances of long life and health
improves memory and learning
keeps the brain alert

Research has shown that people who dedicate about 40 minutes to physical exercises every week runs a lesser risk of getting sick and getting old quickly.Some of these exercises include:

walking

running

cycling


Abstinence from toxins

Human beings are the only beings which voluntarily destroy themselves with toxic substances which use artificial stimulation like caffeine,alcohol,cocaine,these causes our organisms to work under forced conditions leading to early deterioration,diseases and alter of the delicate mechanism. If we wish to have an active and healthy mind these substances should be avoided especially use of tobacco and alcoholic beverages which is the most unavoidable cause of disease through out the world today.

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Good mental attitude

Always put to heart the habit of taking thing calmly,no matter the situation not worrying yourself how troublesome it may look.Don't hold grudges against yourself or others and above all,always think positively. All these are worth doing because a good mental disposition and peace of the spirit influences the functioning of our body and spirit


Rest

Regular rest is a good health habit and we should make sure that the rest we take is a restoring one.When we sleep the neuron cleanse themselves of metabolic waste which has accumulated during the day so a rest of 7-8hrs per night is required.


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All these may seem difficult or almost impossible,but bearing in mind what the result holds shows it is worth doing and hence practice makes perfect.

Tnks dear