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Most of you fellow readers would not agree to this after reading the title itself but, if the doctors are to be believed, Q-Tip should not be used for cleaning your ear. It is said that it causes you more harm than it does well. According to the doctors, Q-Tip is not cleaning your ear and instead pushes the wax further inside the ear canal. This can be a really dangerous issue if done on a regular basis.
Drumstick tree or the leafy Moringa is popularly known as poor man’s crop and rich man’s food. It has been termed as a bio-fortified crop which occurs naturally and is well-suited to India’s climatic conditions. Moringa as a food is an effective tool to fight nutritional deficiency in the wake of climate change. When we talk about nutrient-enriched farm produces such as oranges, minor millets, sweet potatoes, amla etc. Moringa is also included in the list which plays a significant role in fighting against micronutrient deficiency in climate changing scenario.
It is quite interesting to see how the size of your kitchen affects the size of your portion, a recent study has found out. Eating in an open kitchen where the food is properly visible and convenient to access might make you eat more. It enables to set-off a chain reaction. In this case, the possibility and frequency of you getting up and heading towards the food is higher. You will probably serve yourself with more food and eventually consume more.
Teeth brushing, Nail brushing, but have you heard of body brushing? Yes, that’s right. Dry Body brushing is also a trend these days for people who are health and beauty conscious. It helps to eradicate dead skin cells and encourages new cell development which results in brighter and smoother skin. It is also known to help in pesky ingrown hairs. Body brushing also improves vascular blood circulation and lymphatic drainage.
Lush shower jellies are all set to capture the market as a new bathroom range. They are perfectly suited between hard bar soaps and soft shower gels. The most highlighting factor of them becoming a trend is that they are vegan-friendly. They are also versatile and multi-functional. Besides, they are literally fun to look at as they can be made to dance, wiggle, be squished and play. It is said that they create a rich lather on shower poufs.
The powerful spice is capable of a lot more than just adding a flavor to your food. It is said to relieve cold and reduce inflammation in the body. But have you ever tried ginger water for weight loss? All you have to do is boil 2 cups of water, add crushed paste of ginger and mix it well. Let it boil for at least 20 minutes and then drink it. It is proved highly beneficial in weight loss. It is also known to boost metabolism and flush out toxins from the body.
Damn right, you definitely would be surprised to find out that your luxurious and perfumed skincare product might contain a little bit of pee in it. Doctors say, a component of urine called urea, is used in a lot of skincare products. Urine is mostly water and only a small percentage of it is urea. It is a fact that urine provides minerals, enzymes, antibodies and hormones which are beneficial to clear acne breakouts.
A lot of us spend a lot of time into intense workout schedule to achieve the so desired impossible targets of weight. On the contrary, there is a new study which says that the additional time spent working out over 45-mins is completely irrelevant. The researchers have found that few mins of intense exercise will bring you the same outcome as a long time workout. The study has found that people who did not spend much time working out had the same results as compared to people who spent more than 45-mins working out.
Recently, after a long wait, a study has finally proved that consuming fast food helps in weight loss. The study shows that after two weeks of strict dieting, fitness freaks who were allowed to have one “cheat day” for eating whatever they desire were the people who stuck to their diet plan in the long run. According to the results, the researchers observed that having occasional indulgence makes the dieting more sustainable.
DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness starts coming after 24-72hrs of a heavy gym workout. It is a common condition and needs to be taken care of. Some experts believe that warming yourself up is the key to reducing DOMS. Also, warming yourself up will also help you to improve your blood flow and supply more nutrients to the muscles enabling them to recover faster. Ask a gym instructor to guide you in warm-up activities.