health & medicine

Athletes often reach to ibuprofen, or “vitamin I” as they like to call it, to get through the pains and aches of training. Unfortunately, athletes are not the only ones who depend on NSAIDs for relieving their pain. Every day, over 30 million people in U.S. take aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and other NSAIDs for everything from muscle cramps, headaches, and sport injuries, to back pain, neuropathy, arthritis, and other chronic conditions. Your pain is mostly caused by inflammation, a defensive reaction that results in swelling of the tissues and increasing the intensity of the pain nerve signal. This makes anti-inflammatory ideal for reducing your pain. Although NSAID’s (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) reduce the pain by blocking the enzymes which cause inflammation, they usually come with pretty awful side effects. Taking NSAIDs regularly increase the chances of bleeding in the stomach, ulcers, kidney damage, and heart attack, as they interfere with prostaglandin...

We all care about our skin, but sometimes it doesn’t look as we want. It can be harmed by various external factors, such as excessive sun exposure. Although there are various healthy and beauty treatments for skin, the homemade or alternative remedies are always the safer and more effective ones. In this post, we present you a new formula that will help you get rid of the dark spots on your face. Ingredients Natural glycerin– 3 drops Hydrogen peroxide– 4 drops Powdered milk– 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Instructions In a glass bowl, add the above listed ingredients and stir using a wooden spoon. Stir until the mixture gets a creamy consistence. That’s it. You have made yourself a natural mask for eliminating the dark spots on your face. Here’s How to Use It? Use mild soap and clean water to wash your face, and pat it dry. Apply the prepared mask on your face and let it stay overnight. The next morning, rinse your face with cold water and quickly dry it. Fo...

Sometimes we do something in good faith and with the best intentions, and in fact we end up harmings ourselves. One such example is brushing our teeth. Dentists warn of a thing that we should never do when we brush our teeth, because it anulates the effect of the tooth paste. Too strong and too short brushing is one of the most common mistakes we make when washing our teeth, but dentists warn that there is another, even bigger mistake that we make when practicing this daily activity. The gargling that we do with water for rinsing the oral cavity after toothbrushing with the intention to wash and disinfect the oral cavity even better- and with it we actually accomplish the opposite effect! Namely, it happens because the water rinse washes all the ingredients of the tooth paste which are important for maintaining the health and whiteness of our teeth. Therefore, the dentist advise that we should rinse with water or a mouthwash at least one hour after toothbrushing . Anoth...

If you have bad body posture you increase the risk of back pain, tightness in the chest and bad blood circulation. That is why you should try and correct your body posture whenever you can, and because its soothes the pain and tension in the back, neck, shoulders. Lucky for you this is easily doable with this one simple exercise. The Shalabhasana pose in yoga or more known as the locust pose, is a very known exercise that strengthens the muscles and provides truly amazing effects. But if you suffer from chronic back pain you should consult with your doctor first before trying this exercise. How to perform it: Lie down facing downwards and the forehead should be touching the floor, stretch your legs and spread them at hip-width apart. The weight of your body will be divided equally on the top of your feet. Then you should raise your upper body as high as possible, keeping the head up. Inhale and elevate the head and as you exhale lift your hands up. Keep your hands nea...

It seems that many people are not aware of the health benefits of root vegetables. They are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates that boost your energy levels and dietary fiber that prevents constipation and hemorrhoids and reduce your risk of colon cancer. Moreover, root vegetables are rich in vitamin A that is beneficial for healthy eyes and sharp vision, and vitamin C for a strong immune system and young-looking skin. Check out this list of the healthiest root vegetables and try to include them in your daily diet! 1. Carrots Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A and are extremely beneficial for your eyes. According to recent studies, the regular consumption of carrots is very helpful for the proper function of your lungs. What is more, carrots are so versatile, they can be eaten raw, added into smoothies, steamed or roasted. 2. Butternut squash Butternut squash is also a great source of vitamin A. The darker the color is, the more vitamin A prese...

Besides being extremely fresh, lemon water can nourish our body with the minerals, vitamins, and trace elements it requires. It is considered as the best natural energy booster. In the morning, the tissues in our body are dehydrated and require water in order to eliminate the toxins and rejuvenate the cells. So, lemon water can help you to regulate proper function of kidney and digestive tract, and eliminate intestinal toxins. 20 Reasons To Start Your Day With Water and Lemon 1. Lemon water contains good amounts of electrolytes such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium which have the ability to hydrate the body. 2. It is extremely beneficial for the joints. It can reduce pain in the muscles and joints. 3. It has a rich content of citric acid and can help digestion. Lemon water interacts with other acids and enzymes which help digestion and effectively stimulate the secretion of gastric juice. 4. As we said before, lemon water contains enzymes which stimulate the l...

If you don’t like eating whole fruits and vegetables, juicing is always an option! The best part about juicing is that besides tasting good, smoothies bring numerous benefits to your body as well. So, how about preparing a smoothie that will help you deal with pain and inflammation? Just follow the instructions below! How to prepare this smoothie Needed Ingredients: ½ a Pineapple 2 ribs of celery 1 head of Romaine lettuce A handful of cilantro A thumb-sized piece of ginger Now, let’s find out more about the health benefits of each ingredient included in this smoothie! Pineapple Increases and maintains bone strength Contains pain-reducing enzymes Boosts the immune system Promotes eye health According to Laura Flores, pineapples are high in manganese, essential for antioxidant defenses. Also, they are rich in thiamine and B vitamin included in energy production. Celery: Promotes weight loss Antibacterial agent Improves digestion Reduces inflammation P...