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Ways of Keeping your heart healthier

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A healthy heart is what we all desire to have. Taking care of your heart by doing various practices may improve your heart health. These practices may include; eating the right foods, doing exercises, and possibly avoiding some foods. Some of the practices you can do are; Eat the right fats Avocados and nuts contain healthy fats that our bodies need. These provide energy, protect organs, keep your body warm, and support cell growth. Reduce intake of unhealthy fats such as saturated and trans fats like fatty meats, cakes, and pies. Eat fish Eating a diet rich in omega3 fatty acids can help ward off heart disease. Examples include salmon, tuna, sardines, and herring. Increase fruits and vegetables Fruits and vegetables contain important antioxidants and phytochemicals that help protect your heart. Choose a variety of them for your diet.   Eat chocolate   Not only does dark chocolate taste delicious, but it also contains heart-healthy flavonoids. These compounds help in red...

Powerful Home Remedies for acne to use

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  Acne is one of the most common skin conditions affecting an estimated 85% of young adults.  Conventional acne treatments like salicylic acid, niacinamide, or benzoyl peroxide are proven to be effective acne solutions though expensive and have undesirable side effects, such as dryness, redness, and irritation. What causes acne? Acne may be a skin condition that happens when hair follicles become blocked with oil and dead skin cells. Sebaceous glands are tiny glands near the skin surface. The glands are attached to the hair follicles, where hair grows out. Each hair follicle connects to a sebaceous gland which produces an oily substance called sebum. Extra sebum can plug pores, causing the growth of a bacterium known as propionibacterium acnes or P. acnes. Acne causes whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples. Factors that may contribute to acne development Excess oil (sebum) production Bacteria Inflammation Clogged hair follicles The following factors may worsen acne: Hormonal chang...

List of Fiber Foods to Add to your Diet

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  What is fiber? Fiber is a dietary substance that contains cellulose, lignin and pectin that your body cannot digest. Fibre offers many health benefits. You must incorporate fiber-containing foods gradually over a few days to avoid adverse effects, such as bloating and gas. Benefits of consuming dietary fiber Reduces cholesterol Promotes a healthy weight Adds bulk to the stool Promotes blood sugar control Reduces gastrointestinal cancer risk The following are examples of foods with dietary fiber: Beans, peas, and lentils Lentils, peas, and beans are some of the easily prepared fiber sources. They can be as soups, stews, and salads. Lentils Lentils are among the most nutritious foods. They are very high in protein and loaded with many nutrients.   Kidney beans Kidney beans are a popular type of legume and, they contain plant-based protein and various nutrients.   Chickpeas Chickpeas are another type of legume with nutrients, including minerals and protein. Other high fi...

Guidelines on How to Keep your Lips Healthy

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  Sometimes we don't care much about our lips like the rest of our skin. Our lips do not have oil or sweat glands and, they are constantly exposed to irritants: the tip of the tongue, food and drinks, environmental pollutants, the weather and, so on. Our mouths need as much care as the rest of our skin, if not more.  But despite everything they do for us, our lips are often neglected. Soft, looking lips may look beautiful, but keeping them hydrated and healthy is most vital.  If you are not keen like most people, your lips will not look soft, pink, and plump without paying a little extra attention to the skin on your mouth. The following are ways how you can keep your lips healthy. Exfoliate your lips  Before you go to bed at night, apply a good quality lip balm. After waking up, use a damp washcloth or a toothbrush, and gently rub off any dry, dead skin flakes. Try a homemade lips scrub Exfoliate your lips with sugar or honey while you lock in moisture with almo...