Natural Remedy For Sunburn
We are all excited to spend some time under the sun this summer season. Some of you are probably planning to get a tan. Tan is not just about looks. If you live in a cold country, you need to get a sun tan to get enough vitamin D.
No matter how much we love to stay under the sun, it can cause undesirable effects to our body and skin such as dehydration and sunburn. It is important that before we expose ourselves to the sun, we know what to do when we get a sunburn the natural way.
The gel inside the Aloe Vera plant is the number one cure for sunburn because it is anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial.
Vegan Paella
June 29, 2009 by Carolin · 2 Comments
Spanish Paella is usually made with seafood and sausage. If you are vegan or just prefer a vegetarian meal you can substitute with seasonal vegetables like cauliflower and artichokes or fennel and artichoke hearts.
Look Good In A Bikini With Natural Hair Removal
Now that summer season is coming, you’re probably thinking what to wear when you head down to the nearest beach or swimming pool. We all want to look great in a bathing suit, don’t we? But sometimes, we find unwanted hair in all the wrong places.
Removing them by ourselves can be difficult and troublesome. But don’t let this stop you from looking good in that bikini!
Let the sunshine in and say Hello to Vitamin D!
June 27, 2009 by pam · 6 Comments
Summer is approaching! It is the warmest season of the year that favors outdoor activities. We love barbecues, outdoor sports, strolling at the beach or dipping in the nearest pool. But aside from enjoying these fun events, there are also health benefits that can be obtained while the weather is bright and promising.
The sun helps in the production of vitamin D in the skin. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin needed to have strong bones and healthy teeth. Studies have shown that vitamin D also helps in building a strong immune system that protects us from illnesses and prevents tumor growth.
Longevity Secret Turns Out To Be Wine
June 25, 2009 by Carolin · Leave a Comment
It is not the fish, seafood or low amount of dairy that makes the Mediterranean diet so healthy.
Several studies have found that the Mediterranean diet improves our chances of living longer. Many thought it was due the fish.
In a recent study by Athens professor Dimitrios Trichopoulos ts was found that the most important ingredient that promotes longevity is wine.
Study Reinforces Links Between Formaldehyde and Cancer
June 23, 2009 by Carolin · Leave a Comment
A National Cancer Institute study strengthens the link between exposure to formaldehyde and cancer, a finding which may impact the EPA’s long-awaited risk assessment on formaldehyde.
A study released last week by the National Cancer Institute strengthens the link [1] between exposure to formaldehyde and several forms of cancer, including leukemia. The 30-year study, which tracked the health of nearly 25,000 men exposed to the chemical in industrial plants, is likely to impact a long-awaited Environmental Protection Agency risk assessment of formaldehyde.
