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Natural Remedied for Acne

1- Clove Oil:

Another amazing natural remedy for acne treatment is clove oil. It is a natural herbal treatment for acne that is proved to have medicinal properties and it is renowned for this purpose for centuries by even mystics. Clove oil can be combined with other oil and then you can apply it on your skin. It is fairly effectual and quick in acting. It is suggested for the start of acne breakouts.

2- Tea tree oil:

It is almost the most excellent natural treatment of acne among all the natural remedies. You can obtain tea tree oil from the products that are available in form of creams which are for topical application. This holistic treatment is so effective that does wonders for the treatment of acne. It kills the bacteria on the skin that causes acne and at the same time soothes the face. It is quiet fast in treatment as well so you will notice the results early.

3- Lavender Oil:

Another effective and natural medication for treatment of acne is lavender oil. It is an extra acne natural remedy that is effective in getting rid of acne through combating the bacteria that is normally responsible for formation of pimples. This substitute is not very famous as compared to other remedies.

4- Bergamot Oil:

One more effective natural herbal remedy for acne treatment is bergamot oil. It works so well and has a lovely aroma to it. It is available in useful and spot treatment for unwanted and annoying blackheads, pimples red blemishes and whiteheads. It is also useful in calming mind however it is not advisable to use it at its full strength.

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Which Form of Vitamin D is Better, D2 or D3?

Question: Which Form of Vitamin D is Better, D2 or D3?

Answer: If I were to pick out a vitamin D supplement, I would lean toward one with D3, but it may not matter that much – after all, D2 has been used for many years.What’s D2 and D3 anyway? Vitamin D is a substance your body synthesizes after your skin is exposed to sunlight, however it is also available in fish oil and in foods that have been fortified with vitamin D. In your body, vitamin D acts like a hormone to help your body absorb and use calcium and regulate the amount of calcium in your blood. If you don’t get enough vitamin D, you’ll increase your risk of osteoporosis, or other bone-weakening diseases such asosteomalacia and osteopenia. Vitamin D is also important for a healthy immune system and normal nerve and muscle function.

Now for a little bit of vitamin D biochemistry (very little, I promise). Cholecalciferol (that’s D3) is the form of vitamin D found in animals. When your skin is exposed to the UVB rays of sunlight, your body converts something called 7-Dehydrocholesterol (related to cholesterol) through a series of biochemical steps to cholecalciferol. Then through another step, the cholecalciferol is converted to calcifediol, which is also called 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 and is the form that the laboratory measures when your doctor orders a vitamin D test. Finally your body turns calcifediol into the active form of vitamin D (the one that does the work) called calcitriol.

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Ranking Fruit

All fruit is good for you! Eat whatever is in season and whatever fruit you like!

Here is the ranking of fruit according to their content of 9 vitamins and fiber. The higher the score, the more nutrient dense the fruit is. As expected fresh fruit is better than juice or canned fruit

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The best fruits for eating healthy, without the sugar

Strawberries, bananas, oranges, kiwi… the list goes on and on. Fruit is touted as a super-healthy snack option, but while the fiber and other nutrients found in fruit are a great part of any diet, many varieties can also be very high in sugar. Too much sugar, regardless of where it comes from, can have some seriously negative effects. (Yep, even if that sugar is from fruit!) Does this mean run from the produce aisle screaming? Definitely not. But it might be smart to keep an eye on fruit-based sugar consumption.

Can Fruit Make You Fat? What You Need to Know
The American Heart Association recommends no more than 26 grams of sugar per day for women, or 36 grams per day for men. And for men and women ages 19 to 30, the USDA recommends two cups of fruit per day. But depending on which fruit is picked, this could be bad news for fruit lovers: Just two cups of sliced bananas adds up to the maximum recommended amount, clocking in at 36 grams of sugar!

So other than extra calories, what else does too much sugar mean? Excessive amounts could lead to tooth decay, weight gain, and increased triglyceride levels (which may contribute to heart disease and high cholesterol). Some studies suggest fructose, the main type of sugar found in fruit, can even be more harmful than other sugars (namely, glucose). Fructose has even been linked to increased belly fat, slowed metabolism, and overall weight gain.

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What’s the Best Protein Source?

Q: Does where I get my protein really matter as long as I’m eating protein?

A: As long as you’re eating a well-rounded diet, the source of protein isn’t as important as the fact that you’re eating protein. But before people start tweeting that I condone SPAM as a quality protein source, allow me to elaborate and clarify a few things.

Much of the confusion surrounding protein centers on the plant vs. animal protein debate. Is one truly better than the other? Thanks to nasty processed animal products like SPAM and other processed meats that are pumped full of nitrates and sodium, plant protein certainly paints a prettier picture in your head. But if we remove those types of foods from the discussion, the short list of plant vs. animal proteins looks something like this:

Plant Protein


Animal Protein


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The Nutrients You Need

A recent government report found that Americans aren’t getting enough calcium, fiber, magnesium, potassium, or vitamins A, C, and E. “You’re not going to have a major health event as a result,” says Alanna Moshfegh, an author of the USDA report What We Eat in America, “but the recommended amounts will help you maintain your health and decrease your risk of chronic diseases.” Here are the figures (as they pertain to women) and a little help interpreting them.

Calcium

Recommendation: 1,000 milligrams a day.
Benefits: Bone health.
Sources: Dairy products; fish with bones; dark, leafy greens.

Fiber

Recommendation: 25 grams a day.
Benefits: Protects against coronary heart disease and reduces the risk of diabetes.
Sources: Fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains.

Magnesium

Recommendation: 310 to 320 milligrams a day.
Benefits: Helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function and develop and maintain bones.
Sources: Nuts, seeds, bran, halibut and other fish.

Potassium

Recommendation: 4,700 milligrams a day.
Benefits: Helps maintain healthy blood pressure and reduce the effects of salt; may reduce the risk of recurrent kidney stones and possibly decrease bone loss.
Sources: Potatoes, tomato paste and puree, white beans, yogurt, soybeans, bananas.

Vitamin A

Recommendation: 2,310 international units a day.
Benefits: Important for vision, red blood cell production, embryonic development, and immune function.
Sources: Organ meats; orange vegetables; green, leafy vegetables.

Vitamin C

Recommendation: 75 milligrams a day.
Benefits: Acts as a disease-fighting antioxidant; may help to maintain a healthy immune system.
Sources: Fruits and vegetables, including citrus fruits, red and green peppers, kiwis, and guavas.

Vitamin E

Recommendation: 15 milligrams a day.
Benefits: Acts as a disease-fighting antioxidant; may support eye health.
Sources: Some ready-to-eat cereals, some oils, almonds, peanut butter.

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Can You Get Too Many Vitamins?

Getting too many vitamins from food is almost unheard-of, but if you’re taking individual supplements as a backup, use caution. “At megadoses of up to 10 times what’s recommended, some nutrients behave very much like drugs,” says Lora Sporny, a professor of nutrition at Columbia University.

Some examples: Too much calcium may inhibit iron absorption. Too much vitamin A may interfere with vitamin D function, leading to bone fractures. And vitamin E taken in amounts over 20 times the RDA can have an anticlotting effect―potentially dangerous if you’re already taking aspirin or blood thinners. If you are concerned about your vitamin intake, talk to your doctor before you start on any supplements.

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Muscle Activation Technique Targets Weak Muscles

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How To Spot Food Poisoning

Food poisoning is fairly common and it occurs when foods are not processed, prepared or stored properly. We’ve had a lot of different foods recalled in the past couple of years – like spinach, peanut butter, eggs, ground beef and ground turkey. When a food is recalled, the grocery stores remove it from their shelves and if you have any recalled foods in your kitchen, you should throw them away or return them. You don’t want to eat the recalled products, because that can lead to food poisoning. Learn more about the symptoms of food poisoning.

Of course, you need to follow good food safety practices at home, too. You don’t want to let your perishables spoil, cook foods improperly, or keep leftovers after they’re no longer safe to eat.

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Does Dealcoholized Wine Have Health Benefits?

Dealcoholized wine is regular wine that’s had almost all the alcohol removed. There may be a tiny amount left, but it’s less than half of one percent by volume. That’s small enough to officially be called alcohol-free. So even though it doesn’t have all the alcohol of regular wine (around 13-14 percent), it should have about the same amount of polyphenols, which are the natural plant chemicals found in the skins of grapes (as well as other fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds). These chemicals act as antioxidants that may protect your cells from free radical damage. Red wines have more of these polyphenols than whites because the skins are removed before making white wines.

A number of epidemiological studies have found a correlation between drinking small to moderate amounts of red wine with fewer deaths due to cardiovascular disease. The alcohol may play some part in the protection, but scientists believe the antioxidant properties of these polyphenols are the main reason for the potential health benefits. They include: