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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These straws are as indestructible as all other plastic materials and not only causing harm to our immediate environment but also to the environment of the ocean. They are literally killing whales in the ocean. According to the data, about 500 million straws are dumped in the oceans every day which is eventually consumed by whales, shutting their bodies down. When the dead whales are cut open, they spill out the plastic!

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According to the latest data of India, around 15 million people are suffering from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and more than 50 million are suffering from common mental disorders such as anxiety and depression. Despite this breath-taking numbers, India has only three psychiatrists per million people. This means, the patients with any mental problems get little or no help. The country needs to look into these matters as a lot of these individuals can be treated back to normal and contribute to the development of the country.

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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.

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Trees use the energy from the sunlight to produce glucose from water and carbon dioxide and in this process, they tend to release oxygen. Suppose a tree is growing by 5 percent every year, it will be producing 100 kg of oxygen each year. A normal healthy human being breathes about 9 and a half tonnes (740 kg) of oxygen in a year which contributes only up to 23% of that air. So roughly, 8 to 9 trees are needed for one person! Currently, India has 28 trees per person and China has 108 trees per person even though their population is slightly higher.

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Micro-organisms like fungi on the scalp have been considered as the main reason of development of dandruff. This was suspected to be wrong and a team was established to study how a large number of variables in the ecosystem of human scalp interact. After the experiments were conducted, it was found that relation between the bacteria and dandruff was comparatively much stronger than fungi.

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A study has found out that women not only have more number of nightmares but also that their nightmares are more emotionally intense than men. It is found that most of the men majorly dream of exciting, thrilling and joyful things whereas in the case of females, the most common ones are about their spouse, feared insects and chasing or being chased by someone/something. Men, this article is a piece of advice for you - take care of women in your life.

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According to two studies conducted, If women start consuming soluble corn fibre as a supplement during two critical period in their life which is adolescence and post-menopause, it might enable their body to retain calcium in the bones. What happens is when a prebiotic fibre passes through the gut so that the microbes in the lower gut can digest, it was found that soluble corn fibre breaks down into short chain fatty acids which promote stronger bones.

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A new study has found that baby boys who are exposed to a chemical which is commonly used in plastics, before delivery, might have the chance of developing problems of anxiety and depression at the age of 10-12. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a component of few plastics found in water bottles, dental sealants, food containers and thermal receipt paper. After filtering results with gender, they found this was affecting boys more than girls.

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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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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.

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If you are using over-the-ear headphones while keeping your hair down, it might damage and break your hair without you realizing it. A celebrity stylist named Castillo has stated this condition. This is because while you normally walk, your movement repeatedly pushes the tight headphones against your head which roughs up and breaks your strands. Hence, to maintain a healthy long hair, either use this headphone only for a short while or use in-ear headphones.

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The flat, brown spots which appear in groups on your skin are called freckles. They are usually found on the face and according to dermatologists, they signify skin damage. Some precautionary measures include applying sunscreen every time you face long exposure to the sun. There are various blends available which make a great face pack like honey and water, buttermilk etc. Rubbing onion slices or applying sour cream also are proved to be useful. Papaya juice and lemon juice application can also be considered.

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Lemon juice is highly used for this purpose as lemon naturally has bleaching properties and lightens the skin. It can also be mixed with honey for more benefits. Similarly, orange juice can also serve the same purpose because of its critic acid content. A mixture of sandalwood and rosewater is used for brighter and fairer skin. A blend of yoghurt and honey are brilliant for healing the skin and giving it a fresh new look. Not to mention, wash your face regularly to maintain the effects.

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As per the study, you just have to follow these simple steps which will help you lose 10 Kilos in just a month! Cold showers help to lower the body temperature making our body use the fat cells for providing warmth which ultimately aids in weight loss. Make sure you indulge in a filling and high-protein breakfast along with green tea, both of which are directly proportional to weight loss. Apart from that, aggressive exercise and soaking in some sun will help to a great extent. Go ahead, be active and lose weight!

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Urinary tract infections are those which occur within the urinary system in the bladder, urethra or even kidneys. A new study has revealed that drinking about 250ml of fresh cranberry juice regularly reduces the risk of such infections by almost 40%. This juice can also reduce the intake of your antibiotics. Since cranberries have certain powerful compounds which keep the bacteria from spreading the infection, it’s better to consume the juice than gulping those antibiotics.

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Curd is a great dairy product with natural health benefits but did you know that it can also aid in preventing the risk of breast cancer? It is studied that intake of probiotics might actually increase the proportion of beneficial bacteria in the breast and thereby prevent the risk of cancer. The two beneficial bacteria produce antioxidants that neutralise reactive oxygen species which can potentially cause DNA damage leading to cancer.

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A lot of environmental factors also have a positive as well as negative impact on hormones. Hence, if you want to consider overall perfect health, try avoiding certain everyday things as much as possible. These things include plastic, GMO foods, exposure to light, make-up, meat-based foods, stress, drinking coffee in excess, travelling and poor sleep. One thing you must do regularly is exercise for some time during the morning. This will help maintain the hormonal health.

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According to the Maharashtra Forest Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar, the state is all set to plant 2 crore saplings across the state on 1st of July. Only twenty percent of the state land is covered by forest which is majorly affecting the adverse environment. Furthermore, a mobile application and a website shall be launched to track the plantations, he said. We would request everyone to participate and contribute to the same cause.

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Healthy Food just turned sexy. It is a fact that men who eat celery regularly stand a higher chance of attracting women. Celery contains the male hormone androsterone which causes the release of pheromones which attracts women effectively. Androsterone works effectively to lift up your mood and is an anti-depressant. Foods like almonds, avocado and garlic have similar properties.

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