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 Beauty
1.
Is your face clean?
We
have over 2000 pores on out face. Guess how many are
clogged? Although the folks at Neutrogena kept mum on
the figures, they do, however have this to say:
"The best way to keep you pores clear is to use
products with Retinol and AHAs." Time to stock
'em up, folks!
Overcleansed
skin will rebel by producing extra oil. Washing your
face 3 times a day is more than sufficient, otherwise
you'll end up with the oil-slick look.
2.
How to prevent bad breath?
Visit
your dentist regularly and have your teeth cleaned
periodically by a dental professional; Brush teeth
and gums properly - use a mouthwash as Listerine or
Plax to keep your breath fresh longer; Clean your
tongue thoroughly daily; Drink plenty of liquids;
Chew sugar-free gum; Rinse our mouth after consuming
dairy products, fish or meat; If you wear dentures,
soak them overnight in antiseptic solution; Eat lots
fresh, fibrous vegetables and fruits.
3.
Sexual Healing
Malaysian
males are responsible lovers, concludes the latest
Durex survey. About 66% worry about getting AIDS,
compared to the global average of 37% and 80% have
changed their sexual behaviour, compared to a global
average of 56%.
4.
Have you been eating oats for breakfast everyday
since childhood?
If
yes, there's good news as recent studies indicate
that oat-rich diets can significantly reduce your
risk of heart disease. If not, it's never too late to
start.
5.
Feeling broody?
Finding
now indicates that your baby blues may be due to your
diet. A recent Danish study discovered organic
farmers had 50% higher sperm counts that their
countrymen. A separate study published by the British
Medical Journal found that pesticides used in
traditional farming causes sperm counts to fall. Time
to knock up that organic salad!
6.
The reason to eat an Orange?
Well,
Vitamin C deficiency is linked to scurvy, asthma,
diabetes and high blood pressure.
7.
Exercise
If
you're excising in the late afternoon - take care as
heat will increase your temperature, metabolism and
heart rate. It's fine to workout if you exercise at a
slower pace. It's also good to drink half to a cup of
water 30 minutes before exercising. Top up every 15
minutes and drink more after you've finished. And if
you can help it, exercise in the morning or evening.
And don't forget to eat a light carbohydrate meal,
such as cereal or a pasta salad before a workout.
8.
Tips:
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| Protein |
Maintains
skin structure, elasticity, underlying
muscle and hormones that regulate skin
moisture. It also regulates skin pigment. |
Milk, fish,
chicken, meat, legumes |
| Fat |
The fatty
acids maintain skin moisture. Thus, lack
of it results in dry, scaly skin. |
Whole
grains, safflower oil, nuts. |
| Niacin |
Deficiency
leads to dermatitis, inflammation of the
skin. |
Chicken,
green peas, peanut butter. |
| Folic
acid |
Deficiency
leads to pale skin. |
Orange
juice, dark-green vegetables. |
| Selenium
|
Helps
prevent skin cancer. |
Seafood,
whole grains. |
| Zinc |
Helps
prevent stretch mark, dry and rough skin;
heal cuts and bruises; maintains collagen
and elastin. |
Wheat germ,
pork, oysters. |
| Vitamin
A |
Maintains
the outer layer of skin to be youthful
and tout. It helps prevent premature
aging and skin cancer. |
Dark green
and orange vegetables. |
| Vitamin
B2 |
Deficiency
leads to blisters and cracks at corner of
mouth, oily and flaky skin. |
Milk,
mushrooms, dark green vegetables. |
| Vitamin
B6 |
Deficiency
leads to itchy and dry skin. |
Fish,
chicken, meat, banana. |
| Vitamin
B12 |
Deficiency
leads to pale skin. |
Milk, meat,
chicken, fish. |
| Vitamin
C |
Helps
maintain oil-producing glands, collagen,
skin elasticity and resilience. It also
helps prevent premature aging and skin
cancer. |
All citrus
fruits, papaya, guava, cantaloupe,
honeydew, pineapple, kiwi, strawberry,
vegetables. |
| Vitamin
E |
Helps
prevent premature aging and skin cancer. |
Wheat germ,
safflower oil, nuts. |
| Water |
Helps
maintain skin moisture and oil secretion. |
Water. |
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