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12/02/2013

HOW TO PREVANT CRACKED HEELS

Wearning flip-flops walking barefoot may be one of your favorite things about Summer weather, but unfortunately it can damage the skin on your feet. The constant exposure to air dries out your delicate skin, creating calluses. The pressure of pounding your feet on the ground when you walk or run exasperates the issue and causes heel fissures, or cracks in the skin. If you continue to walk or run, the cracks can split open and become deeper, which can lead to bleeding and infection. Aside from not looking the prettiest, they are also really painful.

Here's what you can do to heal your cracked heels and prevent fissures in the first place.

To heel your fissures, you must get rid of the dry skin on your feet. If you're heading to the beach, you can naturally remove dry skin by walking barefoot along the shoreline in the wet sand. Also try this home spa treatment: Before going to bed, soak your feet in warm water for 15 to 20 minutes. Then scrub your heels and other dry areas with a pumice stone, being careful not to irritate the cracked areas. It will gently slough off dead skin cells, revealing smoother skin. If you already have small cracks, be careful not to irritate those areas. Rinse off your feet, pat them dry, then liberally apply foot cream, salve, body butter, or another thick moisturizer. Slip on a pair of socks, and you'll wake up to happier feet. Repeat this process until all the cracks are gone.

If neither of these remedies is working because the skin on your feet is extremely dry or you already have a big crack, make an appointment with a podiatrist. The doctor can help get rid of the hard, dry skin on your feet so that your fissure can heal. If you're an avid runner and are suffering from a deep heel fissure, pounding your feet will only make it worse, so switch to walking until your cracked skin is under control.

To prevent heel fissures in the first place, wear shoes that cover your feet to help keep the skin moist (yes, even in the Summer). Drink lots of water throughout the day to help moisturize your body from the inside out. And if you live in a dry area, use a humidifier in your home to moisturize the air. Continue using a pumice stone in the shower a few times a week, and don't forget to moisturize your feet daily.

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02/02/2013

Osteoarthritis is among the most common causes of disability in adults. By age 40, 90% of people have some level of osteoarthritis in their weight-bearing joints (knees, hip

02/02/2013

Benefits of Carrot Juice
1. Beta-Carotene & Vitamin A
Beta-carotene is a type of orange/yellow pigment found in many fruits and vegetables. Beta-carotene is important and essential because it’s necessary for the formation of vitamin A.

Have you ever noticed that if you slice a carrots width wise it actually looks like an eye? Vitamin A is important for healthy eyesight. Beta-carotene is a great antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals.

If you’re choosing carrots, the darker the orange the more beta-carotene it has. According to Barone et. al, one cup of cooked carrots provide 18 mg of beta-carotene or 300% of the recommended take (Barone, et. al, 2002).

Besides being important for eyesight, vitamin A is also important for normal cell growth, healthy mucous membranes, and helps eyes adjust to light or dark settings and is great for maintaining healthy skin.
2. Calcium pectate

Calcium pectate is a type of pectin fiber that has been shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. It does this by actually “grabbing” bile acids and removing them from the body.
3. Natural “Energizer”

Carrot juice provides you energy! Who knew it?! Add some carrots to your next juice and you’ll definitely feel the difference.
4. Vitamins & Antioxidants

When you juice you are stripping the insoluble fiber away leaving only vital vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Thus, when you drink fresh juice your body easily and quickly absorbs these vital nutrients.

Carrot juice is also beneficial because it contains potassium which helps against cholesterol and is beneficial for the liver since it reduces fat and bile acids.

02/02/2013

Here are 7 reasons why you should start your day with 1 cup warm water and 1/2 lemon.
1. Immune Booster

Vitamin C is probably one of the easiest and fastest ways to boost your immune system. Lemons are packed with vitamin C. Vitamin C also helps neutralize free radicals that are associated with aging and disease. Vitamin C is great for the skin as well. It helps decrease blemishes and acne. Drinking one cup of warm water and lemon everyday will dramatically decrease acne problems and wrinkles as well.

Since lemons are high in vitamins, toxins, unwanted minerals and other substances are pushed out from the body.

Lemons are also high in potassium. Potassium is especially important because it helps regulate blood pressure and is important for nerve function.

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02/02/2013

Here are 7 reasons why you should start your day with 1 cup warm water and 1/2 lemon.
1. Immune Booster

Vitamin C is probably one of the easiest and fastest ways to boost your immune system. Lemons are packed with vitamin C. Vitamin C also helps neutralize free radicals that are associated with aging and disease. Vitamin C is great for the skin as well. It helps decrease blemishes and acne. Drinking one cup of warm water and lemon everyday will dramatically decrease acne problems and wrinkles as well.

Since lemons are high in vitamins, toxins, unwanted minerals and other substances are pushed out from the body.

Lemons are also high in potassium. Potassium is especially important because it helps regulate blood pressure and is important for nerve function.

Check out the best immune boosting herbs here

02/02/2013

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02/02/2013

How To Deal With Bad Breath
Oral Hygiene:

The habit of proper oral hygiene is the basic step. Proper flossing and brushing is required on constant basis. Do not allow any kind of food to stick on your teeth. Harmful bacteria from this food can make the life difficult. Do you clean your tongue properly? If not then start doing it right away. It can also protect your mouth from bacteria.

Check What You Eat:

Many times we do not check what we are eating. We simply go for the taste and forget that what can be the consequences are. Some strong foods like Garlic and Onion are good for health however it takes some time to process through our body system. Therefore clean your mouth after consuming it.



Drink Plenty Of Water

You know the importance of water clearly. Our mouth becomes dry if we do not drink plenty of water. It is also one of the causes for bad breath.

There are many types of good mouthwashes into the market. Consult your doctor before using it. Mint is also useful to remove bad Breath. Smoking is also gives you this problem. Therefore you have to stay away from smoking. It is not only good for your mouth but for your overall health.

02/02/2013

Green Coffee Bean look for filler free at least 45 to 50% chlorogenic acid. 800 mg once or.twice daily. Helps with blood sugar and weight control. Proven.

02/02/2013

Loving beets! What about you? Why beets? http://fitlife.tv/8-benefits-of-beets/