Cucumber for your skin

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUZdGTzC9qYfbclRdX7DPTpBKlN3c9R2o6acnTrrVWxY4WbAsUPkbvjIWzbagiv_nBmoGcKoyj0JdJYLdW0IdKUSZ4irh_ZSEf2CJ28ucK-DvmyXNYkJvCckF8zrDd8H8xT1pthcyRL00/s1600/cucumber-mask-for-wrinkles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUZdGTzC9qYfbclRdX7DPTpBKlN3c9R2o6acnTrrVWxY4WbAsUPkbvjIWzbagiv_nBmoGcKoyj0JdJYLdW0IdKUSZ4irh_ZSEf2CJ28ucK-DvmyXNYkJvCckF8zrDd8H8xT1pthcyRL00/s1600/cucumber-mask-for-wrinkles.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />     <span style="font-size: large;">There</span> are a wide variety of cucumbers, but all kinds will have similar attributes and will have generally the same effect when used as a dermatological product. <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Cucumbers </b></span>are made up of about 90% water and therefore can work as a cooling agent. The water in the meat of the <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Cucumbers </b></span>keeps it cool and moist and at a perfect temperature for reducing swelling, particularly in the soft and fragile skin under the eyes, which after a stressful day at work can turn into dark or puffy circles. Cool cucumbers placed over the eyes can drastically reduce puffiness, and even make dark circles disappear. The quiet time to relax and shut your eyes while you let the cucumbers work their magic on your eyes can also be beneficial. Simply taking a break, sitting back, and relaxing can make you feel invigorated and energized.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/g00e1r9z2d40.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/g00e1r9z2d40.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br />     Besides using slices of cucumber to place directly over your eyes, <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Cucumber </b></span>masks have become quite popular. <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Cucumber </b></span>masks are particularly good for skin that has been damaged by the sun or by acne. <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Cucumbers </b></span>contain strong hydrating qualities and can quickly revitalize dry and damaged skin. Applying a cucumber mask for 2-3 consecutive days can make a marked difference in your skin quality. Your skin will feel hydrated, yet clean and free of heavy oils-something that is sometimes hard to achieve by using lotions. A smooth and bright complexion will make anyone look younger and healthier.<br /> <br />    <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Cucumber </b></span>is not only beneficial when applied directly to the skin, but can also improve the appearance and health of the skin when it is eaten. Cucumbers are rich in silica, a substance that is extremely important to building and maintaining our connective tissues. Connective tissues are important in keeping our skin looking young and healthy and wrinkle-free <br />    <br /> <br /> . <br /> <div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 30px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 30px; background: #FFEFD5 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 1px solid #dddddd; overflow: auto;"> <blockquote> <span style="color: #38761d;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Glamour is about feeling good in your own skin. </b></span></i></span></blockquote> <blockquote>                                                                                                       <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Zoe Saldana</b></span></blockquote> </div> </div>

Cucumber for your skin

    There are a wide variety of cucumbers, but all kinds will have similar attributes and will have generally the same effect when used...

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Squid Ink for Health..?

<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn0rpmQBFTpKAQmkhxXngxN89ZFZqUBQVAEFKYkhGYSDCBDsFdNEOT6Iwk7C5MyPFJ1coaPkb8Z277uIL4vTOLldrRpq4Zxexg3YwZZBv5jfq0mDOfEUx1eTiUcl56DKT0KYZ3pGdR2DU/s1600/f7cva50psebg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="animal, squid, ink squid" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn0rpmQBFTpKAQmkhxXngxN89ZFZqUBQVAEFKYkhGYSDCBDsFdNEOT6Iwk7C5MyPFJ1coaPkb8Z277uIL4vTOLldrRpq4Zxexg3YwZZBv5jfq0mDOfEUx1eTiUcl56DKT0KYZ3pGdR2DU/s1600/f7cva50psebg.jpg" title="squid" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><b style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Squid </span></b><span style="text-align: start;">(Loligo sp.) Has been very widely known, especially for seafood lovers .</span><br /><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;">But <b><span style="color: #351c75;">Squid Ink..??</span></b><a href="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/gegsyet612jl.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/gegsyet612jl.gif" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You may think that something black and disgusting but here some benefit of <b><span style="color: #351c75;">Squid Ink :</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #351c75;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #351c75;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">- Rich in Antioxidants</span></b><br /><b><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">   A 2013 issue of “International Aquatic Research" found that  <b><span style="color: #351c75;">Squid Ink</span></b> contained numerous antioxidants, which were present even after the melanin, the compound that produces the black color, was removed. In an in vitro study, scientists found that the antioxidants present in squid ink had strong preventive lipid oxidation abilities -- a benefit that might link them to lower risk of heart disease in humans. However, human studies as well as long-term research are still needed, so it's premature to think of squid ink as a heart disease treatment.<br />  <b><span style="color: #351c75;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #351c75;">- </span></b><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Glutamic Acid and Flavor</b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">   Squid ink is naturally high in glutamic acid, sometimes accidentally called glutamates, which produces the deep, rich flavor associated with umami. Like other rich-tasting foods, such as truffles and Parmesan cheese,  <b><span style="color: #351c75;">Squid Ink</span></b> adds instant flavor because of the glutamic acid content, even though it is not a salt or fat, two of the more common flavor-boosting ingredients. Using squid ink means you can reduce the amount of salt you add to a dish to increase flavor, according to Marcella Hazan, author of the “Essential of Classic Italian Cooking.” A diet high in sodium -- which many Americans already follow -- increases your risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. However,  <b><span style="color: #351c75;">Squid Ink</span></b>'s glutamic acid content means it can cause side effects in some people -- avoid  <b><span style="color: #351c75;">Squid Ink</span></b> if you're sensitive to other sources of glutamates, like MSG. <span style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b>- </b></span></span><br /><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b>- </b></span></span><span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Improve Immune System</b></span></span><br /><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div></div>   Research conducted Naraoka of Japan shows,  <b><span style="color: #351c75;">Squid Ink</span></b> can activate and increase white blood cells, so as to boost the immune system and can paralyze pathogenic bacteria and viruses that attack the body.<br /><br /> <span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b>- Anti Bacteria</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b><br /></b></span></span>   <b><span style="color: #351c75;">Squid Ink</span></b> has compounds that can inhibit the growth and kill pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli (Cause Diarrhea), Salmonella thyposa (causes typhus), Staphylococcus aureus (Cause Pneumonia), Shigella flexneri (cause of dysentery).<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><blockquote>“For every drug that benefits a patient, there is a natural substance that can achieve the same effect.”<br /><div style="text-align: right;"><i>- Dr. Carl C. Pfeiffer</i></div></blockquote>

Squid Ink for Health..?

Squid  (Loligo sp.) Has been very widely known, especially for seafood lovers . But  Squid Ink..??   You may think that something black and ...

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Sleep with the lights too bright

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/zh1p30qe8m0p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/zh1p30qe8m0p.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />   Not many know that the habit of sleeping with bright lights can actually degrade the quality of one's sleep. Because the hormones produced by the body when asleep disturbed by the light emitted by the lamp.<br />   What are the health problems ? just scroll down ..<br /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 40px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 40px; background: #F5DEB3 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 1px solid #000000; overflow: auto;"><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 40px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 40px; background: #FFE4E1 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px solid #000000; overflow: auto;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><b><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">1.Obesity</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/hbcewb34j5zf_t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/hbcewb34j5zf_t.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">   Research from the University of Oxford, England found that women who slept in the room that the  light is more likely to have higher BMI and waist circumference greater than women who sleep in a  dark room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">   If not, use a blindfold to sleep and do not turn on the room lights when you wake up at night.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /><br /><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 40px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 40px; background: #F5DEB3 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 1px solid #000000; overflow: auto;"><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 40px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 40px; background: #FFE4E1 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px solid #000000; overflow: auto;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">2.Depression</span></b><br /><b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/zazsxljpafz1_t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/zazsxljpafz1_t.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />  Another study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders revealed that depressed people more  exposed to light at night than those without depression.<br /><br /><br />    To compensate, sunbathing for a few minutes in the morning. "Exposure to sunlight during the day  can increase the release of the hormone melatonin at night," said Kenji Obayashi, MD, PhD, of the  Nara Medical University School of Medicine, Japan.<br /><div><br /></div></div><br /><br /><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 40px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 40px; background: #F5DEB3 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 1px solid #000000; overflow: auto;"><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 40px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 40px; background: #FFE4E1 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px solid #000000; overflow: auto;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">3.Breast Cancer</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/1xggx0k67zlk_t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/1xggx0k67zlk_t.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>   In April 2013, the International Journal of Health Geographics released a study that found that  women who live in urban areas, or areas where many found shopping malls, residential and street  lights, are more at risk of breast cancer.<br /><br />   When forced to live in the city, a dark colored pair of curtains for the window in the bedroom.<br /><div><br /></div></div><br /><br /><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 40px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 40px; background: #F5DEB3 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 1px solid #000000; overflow: auto;"><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 40px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 40px; background: #FFE4E1 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px solid #000000; overflow: auto;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">4.Diabetes type 2</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/rzarv9o6zu0k_t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/rzarv9o6zu0k_t.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>   In a study published in April 2014 said that people with diabetes are much more exposed to light at  least four hours before bedtime. Though melatonin is disrupted as this will inhibit the production of  hormones that regulate appetite and glucose in the body.<br /><br />   "(To reduce the risk) using the bulb wattage is low and minimize the use of TV, phone and  computer at night,"<br /><div><br /></div></div><br /><br /><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 40px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 40px; background: #F5DEB3 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 1px solid #000000; overflow: auto;"><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 40px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 40px; background: #FFE4E1 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px solid #000000; overflow: auto;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">5.Insomnia</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/csi96tgxxab0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/csi96tgxxab0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>   Another study said they were used to playing mobile phone or tablet at night tend to have poor  sleep quality, as well as lack of sleep.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">   Replace your normal lights with dim red light bulb. At least the color of the light can suppress  melatonin production but do not ruin your sleep patterns. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><br /><br /><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 40px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 40px; background: #F5DEB3 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 1px solid #000000; overflow: auto;"><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 40px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 40px; background: #FFE4E1 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px solid #000000; overflow: auto;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">6.High Blood Pressure</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/8toozkds5uyv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/8toozkds5uyv.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />   Another study published in the journal Chronobiology International, July 2014, said that many  people are exposed to light at night have higher blood pressure than those who sleep in a dark room.<br /><br />   Better, disable all electronic equipment,do not recharge in the bedroom because his charger was  sometimes give off light as well.<br /><br />   The researchers also agreed that the safest sleep sleep in the room is really dark.</div><br /><br /><br /><!-- quote end -->illustrations from Thinkstock<br /><br /><a href="http://adf.ly/ssdJ2"></a><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://adf.ly/ssdJ2"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Source</span></a></div>

Sleep with the lights too bright

   Not many know that the habit of sleeping with bright lights can actually degrade the quality of one's sleep. Because the hormones pro...

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