10 Benefits of Peaches

Today, a fruit seller came to sell peaches at my office.

I bought 5 at a very reasonable price. Having 5 peaches in hand made me wonder what were the benefits of eating peaches.

Hence, I did some digging and this is what I found!!

The Top 10 Benefits of Peaches are as follows:

1.  Protects Eye Vision

2.  Prevents Cancer

3.  Controls High Cholesterol 

4.  Maintains Body Weight

5.  Promotes Skin Health

6.  Improves Cardiovascular Health

7.  Supports Digestive System

8.  Controls Blood Pressure

9.  Protects against Anemia

10. Reduces Inflammation

I hope that this helps and makes you want to eat more of this delicious fruit.

Thanks for reading!

WiNNee

Things one should know on foaming cleansers

Some people might have several questions on their mind on a foaming cleanser:

Do foaming cleansers work as well as other cleanser types? 

A foaming cleanser has the advantage of being able to clean the skin's surface more thouroughly than a non-foaming cleanser, so all impurities and dirt can be washed away effectively.

Can you use a foaming cleanser if you have sensitive skin?

Yes, the Simple Foaming Facial Cleanser can be used with all skin types, even sensitive. The cleanser uses Simple's purest possible skin-loving ingredients, so not to only is the foam very effective due to its hydrating properties, you can enjoy it whatever your skin type.

How much of the product should be used?

A little goes a long way. Start with one pump, and if you feel you need more or want to have a more intense cleanse then try two pumps.

When should you use the foaming cleanser?

You can use the cleanser in the morning and at night as part of your skincare routine.

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Health Benefits of Pistachios

One of my ultimate go-to snacks are Pistachios.

 

So, I did some minimal research on the health benefits of pistachios and thought of sharing them for all the other foodies and pistachio lovers out there...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please share any other health benefits you might know... I would be pleased to hear from you.

 

 

Thanks for reading!

 

WiNNee

Karite - Foot Scrub - FREDERIC M - [#ProductReview]

KARITE - FOOT SCRUB 

Product Code: KAR03

Do you also have very dry heels like I used to? Well, this foot scrub can guarantee miracles. 

I had very dry heels after spending more time than usual on my feet. 

I had to find a solution as my fiance loves my feet and if it turned to be all dry and flaky he would not love it anymore. 

I started using this product after seeing it being demonstrated on someone else. 

Ever since I started using this I can't seem to find another brand that would realise the same thing. 

What I do is I soak my feet in warm water for 10mins. Then I use this scrub to srcub my feet upwards until all the granula has disappeared. I leave it to sit for 5mins. As soon as it has well dried I rinse it off with warm water.

This works best with its hydrating foot cream. Now, my feet is baby soft and has a pink tone. 

I give this product a 10/10.



Thanks for reading...

Ne3sh!

Weight Loss - Health and Beauty Tips

10 things to do to help you lose the extra pounds

To lose weight you actually don’t have to ‘stop living your life’. Some people feel that when they are going towards a diet this means to starve yourself and prevent yourself from eating good food. But that is not the case. Instead of wishing to lose weight every time a big event comes up, learn to maintain your weight. Eating right and healthier will help you lose the extra pounds and help you maintain your ideal weight. Read further to find the easy things you can do to go ahead.

1.        Intake quantity

Some people have the tendency to fill their plate when eating. Thus, a full plate of food would equal a full stomach. However, gradually start decreasing the size of your plate and the quantity intake. This will help you eat the right amount without feeling that you are eating less. Your stomach will decrease in size instead of expanding and at the end you will be full and happy.

2.        Meals at least 4 hours before sleeping

Make sure that you have your last meal 4 hours before you sleep. This gives your body time to digest your food. Your body metabolism is quite low during the night thus you are more prone to gain weight if you are sleeping with food on your stomach.

3.        Before bed?

Before going to bed you might want to have green tea, a glass of warm water with lemon and honey or simple warm water with lemon this will help you speed up the slow metabolism during the night and breakdown your food quicker.

4.        When you wake up?

A glass of warm water with lemon helps early morning to kick off the day but make sure you have a good breakfast after. However, if you have a very light breakfast then a good glass of cold water can help you just fine. But either one of those drinks are good to have first thing in the morning with an empty stomach.

5.        Your daily food

Eat at least 5 small portions a day and avoid snacking. If you eat the 3 normal portions you tend to eat more than you should on your next meal as you feel hungrier. However, if you eat at least 5 portions, you do not feel hungry and you have less chance of building up gas in your body.

6.        Say ‘No’ to sugary drinks

Avoid having fizzy drinks, juice in boxes, and all drinks that contains sugar. Did you know that one can of coke; can contain 10 to 12 spoons of sugar? Try drinking more water and if you feel the urge to have juice have homemade juice instead with actual fruits and no sugar.

7.        Say ‘No’ to Sugary Snacks

Snacking is a big problem and promotes weight gain. So, instead of snacking on anything that comes your way, choose to snack on cut fruits or vegetables, low-fat yogurt, cereal bars, etc.

8.        Less Whites?

When preparing your meals make sure you have less whites on your plate. Like cut down on the rice, pasta, bread, etc. However, a good way to help with this lifestyle would be to ditch whites completely and eat brown rice, brown bread or brown pasta.

9.        Sides

Who does not love sides? However, these can be harmful and make u end up over eating. Thus, if sides are necessary veggies or a more healthy side would be best instead of oily fries for example.

10.     Treat Day

Keep one day of the week as your treat day. That day, treat yourself something that you like and eat anything you like but definitely in moderation.

As we say, ‘prevention is better than cure’. Staying on this healthy lifestyle will help you maintain your body weight for sure. This is what I do and I love it

Thank you for reading.

I hope this helps you in achieving a healthier lifestyle.

Ne3sh!

Health Secrets of Lemons

Health Secrets of Lemons

By Beauty With Confidence

20th February 2014

Lemons have several uses and are known to be very beneficial for ones health. Lemons have strong antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-boosting powers and can be used as a weight loss aid because lemon juice is a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain many substances--notably citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene--that promote immunity and fight infection. Here is a few ways of how lemon can be used for your health:

1. Diminish Acne

Lemon contains citric acid, which can be effective in treating acne. The vitamin C found in citrus fruits helps boost  the healthy glowing skin while its alkaline nature kills the different types of bacteria known to cause acne. 

In addition to the tips of drinking lemon juice with water first thing in the morning, here are how to prepare a homemade acne treatment using lemon:

· With your finger or a cotton ball, apply fresh lemon juice on acne and leave it overnight. Then, Wash with water the following morning. There may be an uncomfortable sensation of burning at first, but it will soon disappear.

· Mix one part of freshly squeezed lemon juice with an equal part of rose or honey water. Put the mixture on affected areas for at least half an hour. Wash it afterwards with water. This application should be repeated twice daily, ideally in the morning and the evening.

Note: these remedies are safe and natural, but if acne is severe or there are open wounds, consult your doctor first.

2.Relief from Anxiety

Research have shown that lemon balm has a calming effect and therefore may be able to help remove fatigue, exhaustion, dizziness, anxiety, nervousness, and tension. It is also believed that inhaling lemon oil helps in increasing concentration and alertness. It can therefore also be used as a room freshener in offices to increase the efficiency of the employees. If you’re feeling tensed sprinkle a few drops of lemon balm essential oil on a handkerchief to inhale - this will make you feel for relaxed.

3. Relief from Cankers

The proven antibacterial and antiviral properties of lemons can accelerate the healing process in the case of cankers. Mix the juice of freshly squeezed lemon into a glass of lukewarm water and rinse your mouth with this solution; do this three times a day. There may be a burning sensation when the lemon juice comes into contact with the canker, however, the more frequently you use it, the less burning there will be. This is the most natural way to get rid of the cankers fast enough.

4. Relief from Fever

Chills and fevers may happen due to a variety of causes, but the lemon is always a natural and helpful remedy. What you should do is: 

Add the juice of 1 lemon to a cup of hot water with honey and drink at once, then every 2 hours until the fever or chill calms down. [You will see that "Lemsip" is the medecine sold in pharmacies that help reduce chills and fever and it actually contains lemon]

5. Relief from Cold

When you have a cold, the healing power of lemons works both internally, by supplying urgently required vitamin C to your defense cells, and externally, through the application of its antiviral properties to the virus on the mucous membranes in the nose and throat.

At the first indication of a cold – a runny nose or sore throat –try to give your body as much immune-boosting vitamin C as you can so that the virus is eliminated before it gets a chance to take hold. 

Drink the freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon in a glass of lukewarm water every 2 hours.

If you have a sore throat, add the juice of 1 lemon and 1 teaspoon (5ml) of sea salt to 1 cup (250ml) lukewarm water. 

Gargle three times a day for 1 minute to diminish the burning sensation. If it’s a case of tonsillitis, gargle every 2 hours for at least 30 seconds with the freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon. 

Tilt the head back to allow the antibacterial and antiviral properties of the juice to flow into the back of the throat. 

You can swallow the juice when you have finished gargling thereby benefiting from an immune-boosting vitamin C shot.

6. Relief from Corns and Calusses

Lemon poultices applied overnight are a good home remedy for corns and calluses.

Place a slice of lemon approx 5 mm thick on to the corn, bandage and fasten. 

Dabbing the affected area with lemon essential oil also helps accelerate the healing process. 

Take care to only use the undiluted oil on the callused area using a cotton ball or Q- tip, as it is too strong for un-callused skin.

7. Erases Eczema

If you suffer from skin infection such as eczema, a lemon wrap may offer relief. Add 8 drops of lemon essential oil to 1 cup (250ml) lukewarm water and 1 tablespoon (15ml) of liquid honey. Honey also has anti-inflammatory effect and strengthens the healing power of lemon.

Soak a linen cloth in the liquid, squeeze out the excess, and gently place the cloth on the affected area for 15 minutes, 2 to 3 times a day. Not only will this ease the infection, it will counter the overwhelming urge to scratch.

8. Fights Tireness

Long distance walkers, world travelers, and explorers look upon the lemon as a Godsend. When fatigue sets in, they might suck lemon juice by piercing the top of the fruit with a straw, giving themselves a quick-acting medicine and a lovely refreshment.

Explorers also use lemon for protection against many infections of the tropics. A small amount of lemon juice will quench thirst more effectively than many times the amount of water. Experienced travelers declare that when they add lemon juice to ordinary drinking water, in various localities, it acts as an antiseptic and prevents illness due to allergy to different water supplies.

Lemon oil also seems to be able to stimulate brain activity so whenever you feel tired for no reason or are finding it hard to focus or concentrate, add 4 drops of lemon oil to a water-filled aromatherapy lamp. Alternatively, drink a glass of lemon water every few hours.

9. Hexed with Halitosis

Lemons can help freshen breath that has gone sour after consuming certain spices, alcohol, cigarettes, or that is caused by insufficient salivation. 

To keep breath fresh, thoroughly rinse your mouth several times a day with the freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon in a glass of lukewarm water. 

Chewing on a lemon slice after every meal will also help.

10. Heals Hypertension

11. Smites A bug Bite

If the stinger is still in the skin, take it out with a pair of tweezers. Massage 1 to 2 drops of lemon oil, mixed with 1 teaspoon of honey, into the skin around the bite.

To repel insects, add 20 drops of lemon oil to 1 cup (250ml) of water and spray into the air. It smells great and repels insects at the same time. 

Another home remedy is to place a cotton ball soaked in lemon oil in your bedroom. If you are sitting outside in the evening, apply lemon scent to skin areas not covered in clothing. Or, add 10 drops of lemon oil to 1 ½ oz of sunflower oil and rub into the skin.

12. Put Insomnia to a Break

Several studies have found that lemon balm combined with other calming herbs (such as valerian, hops, and chamomile) helps reduce anxiety and promote sleep. In a recent double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 18 healthy volunteers received two separate single doses of a standardized lemon balm extract (300 mg and 600 mg) or placebo for 7 days. The 600 mg dose of lemon balm increased mood and significantly increased calmness and alertness.

13. Save your Stomach

Drink the juice of 1 freshly squeezed lemon in a glass of lukewarm water after each meal. The lemon acid will stimulate the production of stomach acid and the activity of stomach muscles.

14. Say Goodbye to Varicose

Lemon oil has vessel-strengthening properties that can help fight varicose and spider veins. For spider veins, take 2 to 3 drops of lemon oil every day and mix in a small bowl with jojoba, avocado or almond oil and massage the affected area.

For varicose veins,add 6 drops of lemon oil to 1 ½ oz (50 ml) wheat germ oil, and 2 drops each of cypress and juniper oil. Use this mixture daily for a gentle massage of the legs from bottom to top, in the direction of the heart. For a vein and vessel-rejuvenating bath add 8 drops of lemon oil to a warm bath. Also add 4 drops of cypress oil blended with 1 tablespoon (15ml) of honey. Soak in the bath for 15 minutes and when you come out, pat your skin dry – don’t rub it.

Thank you for Reading!

Ne3sh!

10 Ways to Use Vaseline For Beauty

10 Uses of Vaseline

By Beauty With Confidence

9th February 2014

Did you know that Vaseline could be used in your beauty routine? 

Read Further to find 10 ways in how you can include Vaseline in your beauty routine.

1. Vaseline Can be used as a skin softener.

If you have rough or dry skin in certain parts of your body just put some Vaseline on it and sleep overnight. Next morning you will surely wake up with very soft skin.

2. Vaseline can be used to prepare your own lip scrub.

You just have to add some sugar to some Vaseline and scrub your lips. Your lips will be very soft after.

3. Vaseline can make your perfume last longer.

Apply some Vaseline on your pulse points and spray some perfume on. It will definitely last longer than usual.

4.Vaseline can act as a cuticle protector.

By massaging some Vaseline on your cuticles you help them to be soft and moisturised.

5. Helps to get rid of hair sticking out of your hairstyle.

Use a tiny bit of Vaseline to set your hair in place for your desired hair style.

6. Vaseline can be used as a Make Up remover

Just make sure after having used it on your eyes you rinse it off to avoid any irritation.

7. Vaseline acts as a hair dye protector.

This will help in not staining your skin when you are dying your hair at home.

8. Chafing protection.

Vaseline can protect your nose from chafing during a cold weather.

9. You can make your own cream eyeshadows or blush by mixing your powdered eyeshadows or blush with some vaseline. 

10. you can also a little vaseline to bring more shine to your makeup if you need to.

Thank you for Reading

Ne3sh!

Benefits Of Lemon Juice

HOW CAN DRINKING LEMON JUICE BENEFIT YOU?

By Beauty With Confidence

7th February 2014

Have you ever wondered why this quote: "Drink a glass of  Warm Water and Lemon every morning"

Well, here is a few points as to why we should drink a glass of warm water and lemon every morning.

1. Lemons help to purify and stimulate the liver

2. It also helps in digestion

3. It hydrates the lymph system

4. It helps in elimination

5. It helps to reduce phlegm in the body

6. It helps in weight loss as lemons are high in pectin fiber which helps fight hunger cravings.

7. It has an alkalizing effect in the body. The higher levels of alkaline in your body pH will imply the more your body is resistant to minor and major diseases.

Thank you for reading!

Ne3sh!

5 Things Good For Your Skin

 5 Things Around your Kitchen that are Good For Your Skin

By Beauty With Confidence

1st February 2014

1. ---> Green Tea

Did yOu know that Green Tea is very good for yOur skin?

When it hot, the bionic brew releases catechins, a type of anti oxidants with proven anti cancer properties. This Helps to prevent Skin Cancer.

2. ---> Dark Chocolate

It contains antioxidants which reduces roughness in the skin and protect against skin damage.

3. ---> Almonds

Guess What? Almonds are actually Seeds and not Nuts.They are stuffed with Vitamin E.It also acts as an antioxidant and helps protect skin cells from UV lights.

4. ---> Carrots

Did you know that Carrots are awesome for your skin?

You should think of carrots as "Orange Wonder Wands" It contains Vitamin A and it clears up breakouts perfectly.It also helps to prevent the over production of cells in skin outer layer.

5. ---> Tomatoes

If you cook these little beauties down it can really save your skin.

Lycopene and photochemical makes it red thus it eliminates skin ageing free radicals caused by the UV rays.

Thank you for reading!

Ne3sh!