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Several scientific studies have proved with in-depth details about the growth of hairs, nails etc. Fingernails grow faster on your most used hand, which depends on whether you are left-handed or right-handed. Also, they grow faster on larger fingers such as second and third starting from the thumb/toe. It is also a fact that a fingernail takes about six months to grow again if you lose it in an injury. In the case of a toenail, it takes about a year and a half.
All the vegans are concerned about one thing that whether their diet is providing themselves with enough nutrition. Hence, these are the supplements you need to check in with your diet. Vitamin B12: By consumed fortified foods or taking a supplement. Vitamin D: Vegans who are not able to get enough sun exposure should take a supplement. Omega-3s: Because Vegans have low blood and tissue levels. Iodine: Those who are not getting enough from seaweed or iodized salt. Similarly, vegans who are not getting enough iron and calcium from their diet should consider a supplement
Scientists, apparently have found an alternative to painkiller Morphine which is equally effective and with lesser side-effects. It is not even addictive. Morphine is derived from the opium poppy which acts on the receptor in the brain that reduces pain but it is also known to affect a different receptor that leads to breathing problems in case of overdose. The drug is yet tested on mice but it is believed that it could be an answer to the problem that dates back decades ago - how to reduce pain without side effects?
Obesity makes you age 10 times faster than your lean counterparts can. It is not unknown that fat has considerable effects on liver, heart, other organs but the fact that it impairs memory, cognition and intelligence are startling. Scientists have studied that shrinkage of the brain is observed much more in obese people who are above 40 and not much in their 20s. Hence, it is suggested that you should maintain your weight overall.
CrossFitters follow a workout schedule which is deadly heavy to an ordinary person. Starting with a mile long run, Murph does 200 push-ups and 300 air squats and again runs a mile. To make you understand the feel of it, it is safe to consider that this workout is 10 times more brutal on the ground as it sounds on paper. Murphy wears a 25-pound flak jacket while doing it, whereas most of the CrossFitters go for a 20-pound vest.
Your body tends to burn more calories when your ambient temperature is constantly fluctuating as compared to when it is stable. This is because your body requires adapting to the internal temperature for matching it with the temperature surrounding the body. The body burns calories to maintain a stable body temperature and since now it requires lesser calories to do so, the additional energy is stored in your body as fat.
Following are the natural home remedies you can try for its cure. Having ginger in your diet will help to prevent burping and reduce bloating as it has carminative properties that relax the gastrointestinal muscles. Having yoghurt also helps to reduce burping by increasing the amount of good bacteria in your stomach. Peppermint and cardamom enable your body in the digestive process and prevent gas formation.
The herb Parsley, apparently, works as a miracle. There is this old lady from Bosnia who reportedly invented a dish in preparation of parsley tea. She claims that she lost 5kgs in two days as the fat was excreted from her body in the form of drainage. Apparently, excess water exited the body and not the fat. Apart from that, she also experienced a refreshing and delightful mood. Now, it is observed that she feels amazing.
Khichdi is a popular food/dish in various parts of India. People have been consuming it for various health benefits. Mostly people who are suffering from a celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, add khichdi in their meals as a part of the gluten-free diet as it is highly nutritional and is light on the stomach. It is perfectly balanced in carbs and proteins. It also helps to strengthen the memory and detoxification of the body. Khichdi is good for digestion too.
Sometimes our fat just disappears without us realizing it. It is a science fact that a human body can actually fluctuate about 5.5 pounds per day. But do you know where does it go? Body sweat takes away some mass. Poop and Pee lead to weight loss. It is strange but some weight evaporates from the skin. You will not believe but even breathing can take away some extra pounds. Never realized you’re losing naturally, did you?
Nutrice ice-cream is a new variety of ice-cream which is supposedly a dietary supplementation of Omega-3 fats. These are actually classified by PUFA (Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids). The are beneficial for maintaining good health in elderly people and for brain development in children. This Ice-cream will provide you with your daily dose of nutrition in a very soft and of course, tasty manner.
According to a study, people with creative thinking ability enjoy the night time do perform their work. It is said that night has a special energy attached to it and it takes a lot of stamina to stay up awake and enjoy. For such people, as the environment gets quieter the thoughts become more interesting and productive. Although it is said to be very subjective, many studies have proved this theory.
For a stable health, a person should have a balanced light-dark cycle, failure to do so can have a negative impact on the health. Even too much exposure to artificial light should be avoided. Being in natural light is the best thing a person can have for better health as artificial light reduces strength and deteriorates bone health. Many experiments are being conducted to reduce the harmful effects of artificial light.
Watercress is fully loaded with nutrients and healing properties but unfortunately, it has been forgotten over the generations. A recent study has found that it has been considered as the healthiest vegetable on this planet. Watercress has an abundance of antioxidants and helps to reduce oxidative stress. It stimulates, refreshes and purifies the entire body. You should definitely bring it back to your diet.
Stomach vacuum, a trending exercise these days is the easiest way to get yourself thinner abs and waist. In this exercise, you simply have to make an abdominal move which targets the transversus abdominis. This muscle group acts like a corset and helps to keep the waistline tight. The best time to perform this exercise is while your stomach is empty which is probably during the morning.
Flip-flops are considered to be most comfortable footwear but are actually harmful to your health. They expose your feet to a good amount of stress. Flip flops are usually straight, hard and keep your foot entirely flat. If your foot is over flattened, it leads to a number of health conditions such inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of your feet. Hence, chose an appropriate footwear.
All the bottles of drinking water have an expiration date on their label but it does not really mean you cannot drink it. They are sold with an expiry date but the truth is that water never expires. As required by the law, all consumable food products should have an expiry date on their packaging/label and water too, falls under this category. Thus, even bologna and lemonade will contain expiry on their labeling.
A skeleton is nothing but a set of bones which supports your entire body when you sit, stand or move. Weaker bones will disable you to lead a safe life which is caused by a number of reasons such as deficiency of calcium, lack of physical activity, genetic problem, accidents or any medication, or simply because of some bad habits like smoking and drinking. Eat calcium and protein rich foods to keep them strong.
An antibacterial compound called triclosan is used in soaps, toothpaste, detergents as well as toys and plastics which is not really good for your health and body. Originally it was only used in hospitals but has somehow entered households as people became more germophobic. These antimicrobial chemicals are now common in every household and are interfering with the lifestyles of people.
When you just add a shot of vodka to your deep hair conditioner and apply it, it will lower your hair’s pH which helps the cuticles to close and reduce the frizz. Apart from that, just a tablespoon of vodka can be mixed with a cup of water for using it to rinse your hair after shampooing and conditioning. This eliminates product build-up from the strands and scalp, making your hair shiny and lustrous!