Showing posts with label Diet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diet. Show all posts

Thursday, 19 June 2014

Secret Mask for Silky, Shiny and Healthy Hairs

Secret Mask for Silky, Shiny and Healthy Hairs

The urban life style takes its toll on all aspect of human life and hair are one of them. Pollution, exposure to the dirt , dust , use of chemicals and improper diet are key reason that could leave you with dull, dry and malnourished hairs. 

Summer is particularly intolerant on the hair as it sucks all the moisture from the air and leave the dead dry.

However you  don't need to spend big bucks on fancy hair treatments and fad mask in order to transform of those life less locks into something shiny, healthy.

Here is a recipe of secret mask which guarantee you that the health of your hair will be improve considerably and guess what the mask is 100% natural and the ingredients are readily available in your own kitchen.

For this special mask you need

  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Raw Honey
  • 2 table spoon Coconut Oil
  • 1 Egg
  • Few drops Glycerin
  • Mashed Banana (Optional)
  • Mashed Avocado (Optional)
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and apply on the hair by gentle massage. The massage itself is great for the scalp as it increase the blood circulation there. The hair must be dry when you apply mask.

Sit with it and let is nourish your scalp at least for 15 minutes however more the better. Rinse the mask with water and then use shampoo if you like.

Repeat the procedure weekly and see the result.  It is better that you should  improve your diet too. Ensure that the correct vitamins , minerals like zinc and iron and omega3 intake is according to your need.






Tuesday, 25 February 2014

The Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid is based on the diet patterns of the ancient residents of the countries having borders with the Mediterranean Sea.

The logic for the adoption of that particular cooking style and menu is the fact that the people of that area were having strikingly low heart diseases and were generally healthy.

The have divided their dietary intake into groups. Grains, vegetables, fruits, juices, cereals, seeds and olive oil are in a group of daily use. White meat , poultry, seafood and eggs should be used often atleast twice a week. Dairy products i.e. milk, cheeses , and yogurt are in the group to use in moderation. Red meat, sweets, butter, potato should be use in low quantities. 

Nutrition experts who advocates this diet also suggested to have good workout and fair use of water with it. 

The practitioners of the diet are claimed to be less prone to heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer  

Here is a list of few books you can read in order to understand the concept of the Mediterranean diet better and recipes of foods.





The Mediterranean Diet


Thursday, 13 February 2014

9 Foods to Regulate Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls blood vessels and veins. The regulation of this vital sign is critically important as constant high blood pressure could lead stroke , heart attack and even kidney failure.

Here is the list of nine vegetables which are exceptionally helpful in the regulation of bloodpressure.

Lettuce
Celery
Beets
Kale
Radish
Swiss Chard
Potatoes
Arugula
Spinach

9 Foods to Regulate Blood Pressure

Tuesday, 11 February 2014

Natural Ways to Prevent and Restore Hair Loss

Natural Ways to Prevent and Restore Hair Loss


Balding and hair loss is almost social stigma in every society. Long hair and are often consider as standard of beauty in various civilizations. 

People who are losing hair spend hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollar to prevent it. In United States alone the industries and clinics related to hair treatment are  billion dollar enterprises. 

Although there is no elixir or magic potion that can immediately stop or regrow the fallen hair. However with the current knowledge of medicine and nutrition pattern we can adopt which will be helpful for hair loss and improve the health of hair in general.

Here are some natural ways which can help in growth and wellness of your.

Vitamins and Hairs

There is a strong correlation between the vitamin intake and the growth of hairs.


  • Vitamin A help create shiny appearance and stimulate the germination of hairs.
  • Vitamin B, Biotin and other complex B vitamin are vital in the health hair. B3 help circulation in scalp and aides in the growth.
  • Vitamin E also like B3  increase the scalp circulation.

Protein is a Friend

Major ingredient of human hair is protein so the intake of quality protein source (veg or non veg) could boost the hair growth.

Oils 

Nurture your hairs with the use of oils. External application Olive and Cocunut oils are among the best treatment you can give to your hairs.

Protect Hair With Iron

Iron accelerate the growth of hair by improving the flow under the scalp. It also reduce the hair loss.

Be Hydrated

As we know that our hairs are up to 30% of water. So by hydrating all the time one can make its hair in good health and regrow them.

Quit Smoking and Alcohol


Both habits are dangerous for health of the hair and even contribute to the fall of them. So choose between these habits or hairs.

Natural Ways to Prevent and Restore Hair Loss