If skin is sensitive, skip the peel and get a facial that includes antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory ingredients like pomegranate, grapeseed or rose-hip extract, green tea or vitamin C, Jaliman advises. Facials with skin-lightening ingredients like licorice extract (glycyrrhizinate), soy proteins or Indian gooseberry can reduce hyperpigmentation. And hydrating masks will ... Continue Reading
9 Health Benefits of Asparagus
Anti-Inflammatory Asparagus contains many anti-inflammatory nutrients, such as asparagus saponins and the flavonoids quercetin, rutin, laempferol and isorhamnetin, which all help to combat arthritis, asthma, and autoimmune diseases. Antioxidants Glutathione, found in asparagus, contains three amino acids (glumatic acid, glycine and cysteine) that combine into one molecule ... Continue Reading
Vitamins May Reduce Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Running low on vitamin C[1] and vitamin E[2] may raise your risk of metabolic syndrome[3], according to a new study[4] from the journal Public Health Nutrition. Known to up your chances of developing diabetes[5] and heart disease[6], metabolic syndrome is marked by a cluster of conditions (including high blood pressure[7], high blood sugar levels, high cholesterol[8], and ... Continue Reading
Pumpkin Health Benefits
Mostly known for being a part of Halloween decorations or a pie filling, pumpkins are also packed with nutrition and offer a wide range of health benefits. Pumpkins are a storehouse of vitamins, mineral and other healthy nutrients. Whether it is the pulp or the seeds, pumpkins are great for your health and can offer some incredible benefits. Nutritional Composition of ... Continue Reading
Immune Boosting Foods
We are always looking for ways to reduce the affects of winter colds and flu but how about doing something to actually prevent getting them in the first place? While external measures work to some extent, the best solution for flu lies within you – your immune system. The immune system is designed to protect you against millions of bacteria, viruses, toxins and parasites that ... Continue Reading