Mosquitoes have complex methods of detecting hosts and different types of mosquitoes react to different stimuli. Most mosquitoes are active at dawn and dusk, but there are also mosquitoes that seek hosts during the day. You can avoid being bitten by making sure you aren’t attracting mosquitoes, using attractants to … Read more
We have so much lurking in our kitchen cupboards that can really help our skin, if we only knew, we could save so much money and time.
Here is a list of natural ingredients bought at supermarkets and health food shops that benefit the skin.
Almonds- exfoliate, soften, smooth and are a source of vitamin E.
Apple Cider Vinegar- Similar pH to our skins surface
Banana-soothes sensitive skin and moisturizes
Ever since former opera singer Kumiko Mori announced she had lost 15 pounds on the “Morning Banana” diet, there has been a shortage of bananas in Japan, according to The Japan Times online. Billed as the fastest and easiest weight loss diet, the Morning Banana diet has taken Japan by … Read more
What’s the most convenient beverage you can grab when you’re thirsty? Soda, of course. But we all know that soda is quite unhealthy and we’ll give you at least 6 reasons why you should stop drinking it. Learn all the heath effects of drinking soda. Since 1798, when the term … Read more
It’s easy to make your own natural mosquito repellent. You can control exactly what goes into the product so you won’t need to worry about any unwanted chemicals. Natural Mosquito Repellent Safety There are a couple of different formulations you can make for your natural mosquito repellent. In general, what … Read more
Most people don’t think about what foods are good for keeping their liver strong. But, if you have been discovering and using a diet that is good for your overall health, then, most likely you are helping your liver. So here again is a list of healthy eating that will … Read more
If you’re anything like us, you hate slaving away in the kitchen when the temperatures start rising. Beat the heat with these delicious, low-maintenance recipes that are perfect for the dog days of summer. Best part? You won’t even need to touch the stove! The recipes below each serve 4-6 … Read more
To know how many calories you need to eat in a day, you have to calculate your basal metabolic rate i.e BMR. Click BMR Calculator and calculate your daily calorie needs. Once you know your BMR, you can calculate your Daily Calorie Needs based on your activity level using the … Read more
Rule of thumb:
Use the oil-grease analogy when you buy foods:
when you can see liquid oil, the food most likely will increase your good cholesterol
when food is solid and fat, without liquid oil (butter, cookies) they will increase your bad cholesterol
Diets for high cholesterol, that is: diets to lower cholesterol levels, should include lots of fruits and vegetables, replace meat with fish and use oil for
Pomegranate juice has become popular in the past few years, but does it really live up to the hype? It looks like it.
Several recent studies have shown significant potential health benefits from drinking pomegranate juice. Here are eleven of them for you:
Fights Breast Cancer
Studies in Israel show that pomegranate juice destroys breast cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone.