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.

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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.

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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.

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Many of us believe that after a particular age our body does not grow but in reality, it is entirely true. You may not believe but some of your body parts keep growing throughout your life. You know which ones? It’s your nose and ears. They actually never stop growing. Now you know why they start looking weird. Go ahead, spread the knowledge. Surprise people!

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It is a common passed around statement that all the left-handed people are more creative than the right-handed ones. Well honestly, there is yet no definite answer to this but researchers are of the opinion that they are no smarter than the righties. However, there are a few of them who say that lefties come with an intellectual advantage. Moreover, several studies have revealed that it does not matter which hand is dominant, what matters is the degree of dominance.

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When guys get a little older, it becomes little intimidating to think about building muscles especially when they have spent most of their time at their desk behind a computer in their recent life. If you want to build muscles and shape up no matter what your age is, here are some tips to follow: Go light on weight lifting and don’t try to push it. Stretch yourself pre and post workout a little. Top of all, focus on what you eat.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Onychophagia, or nail biting, is one of the common dangerous habits which is known to affect people of all ages. It is not only ridiculed and embarrassing, but can also severely affect your health. The bacteria residing in the nails are almost toxic. It can affect your oral hygiene. Nail biting, in some cases, also symbolizes stress and it is also a mental disorder. The best way to get rid of this habit is to keep short nails.

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As it turns out, our belly buttons are a lot like rain forests as studied by the researchers. A team of professional navel gazers studied the microbial contents in details of about 60 volunteers’ belly buttons! From all those 60 buttons, they found about 2.3k bacterial species of which about 1.4k were completely new to science. Conclusively, they have suggested proper cleaning of that region!

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Hair is not just a style feature of your body or personality, they can also tell whether how healthy a person is. Losing hair from the very top of your head indicates that the testosterone content in your body is little high. Diabetes also observes severe hair fall. If you have thin and rough hair, it might be because you are having thyroid problems. The best way to prevent all of these is to get your daily dose of nutrition!

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For gaining weight in a healthy way you need to consume in larger quantities and get bigger, but at the same time, you must also avoid unhealthy weight gain leading to fat accumulation. The first step is to intake at least 500 extra calories daily to gain weight in a week. Keep exercising and lifting weights but also ensure that you get a proper 8-hour sleep because that is the time when muscles grow faster. Start eating more fruits and veggies and have a protein rich diet. Maintain your intake of carbs and monitor your progress weekly.

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Want to improve your skin using natural ingredients? Try the mixture of milk and saffron which can be easily prepared and helps you look younger. Saffron has been known to reduce the dry skin and slowly remove tan. The mixture of milk and saffron lightens the skin and makes it little softer. It has a healing effect on the skin which sort of helps to reduce acne. This mixture also helps to tone your skin and make you look fresh.

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No, you are not crazy and this is not unbelievable. It does happen that the same sounds are heard in an entirely different manner by different people. This is because of the differences in our individual skull structure or our bone density. Even the smallest differences can lead to a change in the ways those sounds are received by our brain. This changes the frequency at which our bones vibrate as we hear those sounds.

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It might come as a surprise to a lot of you but sweat is odourless! The process of sweating is natural which helps in regulating the body’s internal temperature. As the sweat evaporates from the surface of your skin, it helps to cool the body by removing the excess heat. The bacteria on the hair and the skin metabolise the proteins and fatty acids present in the sweat which produces an unpleasant scent. Hence, the fact remains, the sweat is odourless.

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Vitamin D is highly responsible for strength and athletic performance of your body. A new research has claimed that athletes with higher Vitamin D levels were able to perform 77% better than those with lower D levels. Vitamin D enables the muscle cells in our body to efficiently release calcium during the muscle contraction process leading to powerful contractions. This means you lift heavier, jump higher and sprint faster.

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A lot of people still use shower daily unaware of the problems it brings upon. Hot showers may lead to problems such as eczema and itching. Excessive use of shower gel and body washes may take away the natural oils of your skin. Generally while showering people do not completely rinse off the soap from their skin which can lead to dryness and irritation. Hence, it is advised not to shower regularly.

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Sunburn is a common trend these days but there are several things to be taken care of. For example, it is observed that people with extreme sunburn on their back are fifty-percent more likely to develop a skin cancer known as melanoma which is highly dangerous. This is possible because our back is comparatively less exposed to the sun than other body parts. Thus, when the top wear comes off, the sunblock goes on!

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The liver is one of the vital organs of the body which performs several important functions. If toxins are build-up in the liver, it makes it difficult to perform those functions. People often start experiencing abdominal pain or bloating, heartburn, difficulty in the digestion of fatty food etc which means that there is a need to cleanse the liver. Foods like Beets, Grapefruit, Leafy Green Vegetables, Apples, Carrots, Tomatoes, Garlic, Cabbage, Avocado, Brussel Sprouts etc. are rich sources of essential compounds that help in the elimination of toxins and cleansing the liver.

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