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What’s the most important asset of your life?  It’s your body that needs special care. If you wish to live a healthy and long life then you must take care of your body in the right way.  Neglecting this fact leads to serious health issues like diarrhea, and respiratory diseases. However, different body parts require different care and attention.  In this guide, we have presented 9 critical and significant parts of our bodies that need attention.  Most Important Body Parts 1. Skin It’s the largest organ of our body that defends against external factors.  It constantly fights against pollution, harmful agents, UV rays, germs, and dirt.  However, it’s the very first organ that can be easily cut, bruised, and hurt. That’s why it is vital to take good care of it. In order to take care of it, shower regularly and moisturize the entire body. Also, pay extra attention to your back, and shoulders.  If you found any cuts or burns then appl...

The accelerated pace of life, day-to-day activities, and stress make it tough to fall asleep at night.  Not only this, staying awake for long hours is also bad for your health.  Sleep deprivation damages your brain as it triggers an overdrive in activities of cells (Astrocytes), thus causing self-cannibalism (the practice of eating oneself). A recent study showed that lack of sleep causes your brain synapses to be consumed by other brain cells.  The study was held at Marche Polytechnic University, Italy.  Moreover, not getting enough sleep is linked with shrinkage of your brain’s gray matter (a brain region involved in sensory perception, muscle control, and self-control). Let’s know how you can reconsider a healthy sleep regime by following a few steps. Effect Of Sleep Deprivation Researchers want to know how chronic sleep deprivation affects our brain activities as previous studies showed a lack of sleep is linked with neurological disorders. ...

Do teeth define one’s personality?  Yes, it’s well-said teeth are windows to one’s personality. It shines a light on your personality traits as well as habits. But there are certain factors that can make your teeth look dull and lose their shine.  The accumulation of plaque makes your teeth look yellow, and foods end up staining the outer layer of your teeth.  In this guide, we have listed 8 natural ways that make your teeth whiter.  The best thing is that they are ordinary household goods that have the ability to create magic when used properly. Try These 8 Natural Ways 1. Lemon, Banana, or Orange Peels Rubbing orange, banana, or lemon peel can make your teeth whiter as they contain natural bleaching agents like citric acid and d-limonene. After rubbing fruit peels gently on your teeth, rinse your mouth thoroughly and brush your teeth. 2. Ginger And Salt Grind ginger using a grater and add ¼ tsp of salt.  Squeeze one slice of lemon an...

You will find many super healthy foods in the market that provides all the nutrients essential for your health.  However, too much consumption of these foods is not always better.  When they are consumed in a large amount, it shows serious harmful effects on your health.  In this guide, we have listed 10 healthy foods that you shouldn’t overdose on. 10 Healthy Foods That Can Harm When Eaten Too Much 1. Cruciferous Vegetables Cruciferous vegetables include kale, brussels sprouts, collard greens, cabbage, and broccoli.  They all are linked with benefits like reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. However, when taken up in large amounts, compounds present in these vegetables can interfere with your body’s capability to absorb iodine.  These compounds are known as thiocyanates. This results in hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland). It includes symptoms like constipation, weight gain, enlarged thyroid gland, reduced energy level, and dry ...

Do you know that our body gives little signals when things go awry?  Physical signs are the ways through which our body tries to alert us.  By understanding the clues, you can tell what’s going on inside your body.  We have listed 10 ways your body is telling you something is going wrong, and it shouldn’t be ignored. 10 Physical Signals Your Body Gives 1. Always Feeling Thirsty Feeling thirsty means your body is running low on water.  It’s normal to feel thirsty after undergoing an intense workout or coming from outside.  However, if you always feel an urge to drink more water than usual, it could be a sign of health problems. It could be due to anemia, dry mouth, diabetes, diabetes insipidus, or dehydration.  Whatever may be the cause, consult with your doctor. 2. Forgetfulness And Fatigue Memory slips are frustrating and worrisome.  Forgetfulness happens due to lack of sleep, medications, alcohol, stress & anxiety, depressi...

Dark knees and elbows are the results of hormonal imbalance, collection of dead skin cells, or extensive exposure to the sun.  If dark knees and elbows have stopped you from wearing shorts & sleeveless shirts, then try these 7 natural ingredients to remove dark elbows, and knees.  It will lighten your dark elbows and knees effectively. In addition to this, these simple tricks will nourish your skin thoroughly. Try These 7 Ingredients 1. Lemon Lemon is known to be the best and excellent ingredient when it comes to lightening skin.  It possesses natural bleaching properties that help in giving even skin tone.  Also, it has vitamin C and antioxidants that promote skin regeneration. Thus, it improves skin complexion. For best results, you can apply the juice with baking soda on the knee or elbow. Gently massage it and leave it not more than 10 minutes and rinse with water.  If you repeat this process for a few weeks, you can reap fruitful results....

There are lots of factors that affect how you age, but the two main culprits that accelerate your aging process are advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and sun exposure.  When fat or protein mixes with sugar, it forms AGEs. Not only this but what you eat also plays a crucial role in how you look and feel.  This article presents the top 11 foods that accelerate the aging process and make you look older than you are.  But the good news is that taking charge of what you eat can avoid having a negative effect on your health. 11 Foods That Can Make You Look Older 1. Sugar Sugar is one of the contenders to skin concerns like acne. It creates collagen-damaging AGEs. It is also responsible for weight gain, saggy skin, wrinkles, and harming your health. Consumption of too much sugar results in starting a process known as glycation, a process that enables glucose to bind with lipids and proteins.  It damages your collagen (a protein that contributes to s...

One of the most important components of health is good sleep, which is often overlooked.  Experts say adults (18-60) should sleep for at least 7-9 hours.  Too much sleep or too little sleep brings health issues like diabetes, heart disease, risk of depression, and even death.  If you find trouble falling asleep, then don’t worry.  Here we have listed the top 9 drinks that improve your sleep progressively. Try These 9 Drinks 1. Ashwagandha Tea It's an olden herb that is used therapeutically to treat a variety of bodily problems.  I t’s a powerful medicinal plant that’s sometimes called the winter cherry or Indian ginseng. It improves overall sleep quality because of the compounds present in its roots.  It has the ability to reduce the feeling of anxiety and stress. It is safe, but those with autoimmune disorders, thyroid disease, blood sugar, and breastfeeding women should be cautious. 2. Cherry Juice Cherries vary in a variety of flav...