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Skin Revitalization Category: Skincare & Beauty Skin revitalization: The main problem with the facial skin seems to be those annoying spots. The Dermis which is the inner layer of the skin, contains a protein substance known as Collagen where skin blood vessels are located and which helps in growing new skin cells. It is the presence of collagen that gives you a smoother, fresher look. Acne damages the skin on the dermal level. Following the body’s natural healing process, damaged tissues are repaired, resulting in scars. The bad news is that, outside of invasive cosmetic procedures, it’s not possible to completely get rid of acne scars. However  their appearance, size and colour can be improved. It can also be noted that with age, collagen weakens and skin loses its elasticity and tone; thus the crow-feet every time you smile, frown or squint. The answer to both these problems l...

How To Dye Your Hair Naturally Category: Skincare & Beauty Gone are the days when artificial hair coloring was used primarily by the older generation to combat the inevitable graying of their hair. Nowadays, hair dying is a trendy procedure popular among the old and young, women and men alike. It is primarily a cosmetic procedure done to cover up gray hair, restore color after a hair dressing procedure like bleaching, or experiment with a different hair color for fashion purposes. Hair coloring is not merely a service to be purchased at the salon anymore. People have become adept at doing it at home. Home hair coloring saves an immense amount of time and money. However, there is a flip side to this happy story. Store-bought hair dyes are laced with chemicals that harm your health in major ways. Out of 263 people who used hair dyes, 96 percent rendered hair unsafe for lactating and pregnant wome...

Menstrual Cycle Problems Women Should Not Ignore Category: Health And Nutrition The first time a girl gets her period is a defining moment in her life. It marks significant biological changes in her body and means she is now able to conceive a child. Each month when you get your period, also known as menstruation, your body sheds the lining of the uterus. The menstrual blood flows through the cervix and out of the body through the vagina. A typical period lasts anywhere from 3 to 7 days. Here are some important things to know about your periods, for both young women just learning about menstruation and those who are experiencing changes in their typical cycle. Why You Get Your Periods Every month, an egg begins to grow in one of your ovaries. After it is fully developed, it leaves the ovary and travels to the uterus through the fallopian tube. This process is called ovulation. ...

Important Facts About Cervical Cancer Category: Health And Nutrition Cervical Cancer Any woman can get  cervical cancer. It is caused by a virus which is sexually transmitted. It is easy to prevent and easy to treat IF discovered early. What is cervical Cancer? Uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in a womans cervix. Caused by a virus called HPV, which is spread through unprotected sex. Men carry the virus and infect the women, but they cannot get the cancer. Has 2 main stages: Pre-Cancer and Full Cancer. It takes more than 10 yearsfor a woman to move from Pre-Cancer to Full Cancer. No signs and symptoms at Pre-Cancer stage. Symptoms at Full Cancer stage include: Smelly vaginal discharge, bleeding after sex, bleeding after menopause which does not respond to treatment, frequent and urgent passing of urine, backache and lower abdominal pain. Easy and affordable...

Preventing And Treating Kidney Problems With Food Category: Health And Nutrition Your kidneys — two bean-shaped organs — are located just below your rib cage one on either side of your spine. Positioned on top of each kidney are your adrenal glands. Each day, your kidneys filter up to 150 quarts of blood and flush out waste products through your urine. One of the reasons why you need to drink enough water is to ensure healthy kidney function. In fact, chronic low-grade dehydration is one of the most common causes of kidney stones. Poor kidney function is also associated with a number of other serious health problems, including diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Common signs of kidney problems include: Frequent urination Problems urinating Pain or burning sensation during urination Constant thirst Good kidney function is essential for maintaining homeostasis in your ...

10 Factors That Cause Kidney Stone Category: Health And Nutrition What makes some people more prone to developing kidney stones than others? There are some surprising risk factors to be aware of . 1. Not Enough Calcium Most kidney stones are made out of calcium, so it would seem that consuming too much could be problematic. On the contrary, people eating a low-calcium diet are more likely to develop kidney stones than those consuming more calcium . It turns out that calcium in your digestive tract binds to chemicals called oxalates from your food, preventing them from entering your bloodstream and urinary tract where they may form kidney stones. It is important to note that it is the calcium from foods that is beneficial – not calcium supplements, which have actually been found to increase your risk of kidney stones by 20 percent. 2. An...

Understanding More On The Threat Of Sugar And Blood Pressure Category: Health And Nutrition One of the first recommendations a  physician probably gives to hypertension patients  is to cut back on salt . Yet, there's far more to maintaining a healthy blood pressure than eating a low-salt diet – a strategy that works for some people and fails for others. In fact, fewer than half of people with high blood pressure have their condition under control, and perhaps this is because conventional physicians have been focused on  salt instead of sugar. One of the primary underlying causes of high blood pressure is related to your body producing too much insulin and leptin in response to a high-carbohydrate (i.e. high sugar) and processed food diet. Sugar May be Worse for Your Blood Pressure Than Salt Effective for controlling hypertension. It consists largely of fresh vegetabl...

Malaria Facts In Africa Category: Health And Nutrition African populations are extremely affected by malaria Malaria is caused by blood parasites transmitted from person to person through the bites of infected mosquitoes. In the absence of prompt and effective treatment, malaria often causes death. Most malaria cases (88%) and deaths (90%) occurred in the WHO African Region in 2015. Malaria causes avoidable and often catastrophic spending for households and is an obstacle to the development of affected African communities and nations. Mothers and children Malaria remains a major killer of children, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, taking the life of a child every 2 minutes. In 2015, there were 438 000 deaths from malaria globally, and about 306 000 of these were in children under 5 years of age. In the African Region, the estimated number of malaria deaths in children under 5 fell fro...

Epilepsy Awareness Category: Health And Nutrition   Facts Epilepsy is a chronic noncommunicable disorder of the brain that affects people of all ages. Approximately 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. Nearly 80% of the people with epilepsy live in low- and middle-income countries. People with epilepsy respond to treatment approximately 70% of the time. About three fourths of people with epilepsy living in low- and middle- income countries do not get the treatment they need. In many parts of the world, people with epilepsy and their families suffer from stigma and discrimination. Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain that affects people worldwide. It is characterized by recurrent seizures, which are brief episodes of involuntary movement that may involve a part of the body (partial) or the entire body (gen...