Carrots : The master key for healthy living!Written by Jasdeep Singh
It slows ageing, promotes healthy vision, has anti-cancer properties, increases immunity towards various chronic diseases. Yes, carrot does it all for you. This natural health booster enhances your health on various grounds and fills in essential vitamins to your body like pro-vitamin A, B3, C and E. Other important advantages of carrot besides those mentioned above includes preventing various gastrointestinal complaints like colic and ulcers and it also prevents heart attacks and cancer by reduces cholestrol levels as it has high soluble fibre levels. . Tip: Carrots are more nutritous when eaten cooked. The valuable nutrients lie either in or just beneath skin. See how Carrot works? Beta-carotene, main content of carrots, is maily responsible for improving your vision. The vitamin A forms a purple pigment called rhodopsin eye needs to see in dim light. Hence, if we dont get adequate vitamin A, it can lead to night blindedness.
| | 5 Steps to Clear SkinWritten by Naweko San-Joyz
Step One: Reduce excess oil secretion: Accutane is a derivative of vitamin A and reduces secretion of oil by oil glands. Foods that supply body with Vitamin A and beta-carotene (which is converted to vitamin A by body) include: Liver, oily fish, whole eggs, carrots, sweet potatoes, and broccoli.Step Two: Encourage extreme shedding of skin: Using a peel is easiest method to promote shedding of skin. Exfoliation releases build-up of dead skin cells, oils and bacteria trapped in pores, which could lead to formation of blemishes. Extreme peels Peels come in varying degrees, from mild to harsh. The trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel is an extreme peel that can cost from $100 to $1000 depending on degree of treatment. It is only performed in a doctor’s office. The TCA is not a save all however. The peel can make skin sensitive to sun cause hyper-pigmentation. Home use peels: Several over-the-counter peels contain papaya enzymes or glycolic acid. These peels lightly exfoliate skin and are safe for weekly use. Step Three: Reduce spread of bacterial infection: Using an astringent such as witch hazel or apple cider vinegar to disinfect skin significantly reduces presence of bacteria on face. This reduction limits skin inflammation and likelihood of a pimple developing.
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