Poop is a good indicator of your gut health. According to the color and consistency, you can tell if you may need medical attention. For example, red, black or tarry stool signals some sort of bleeding within the tract. Consistently loose stool could be IBS or food intolerances. Pale poop has to do with reduced bile production. Floating poop often indicates gas and incomplete digestion.
Most commercial sunscreens contain harmful substances like oxybenzone, triclosan, parabens, and phthalates. These compounds disrupt hormonal functioning, can cause cell damage and mutation, and increase the risk of cancer. Try and find sunscreens that use titanium and zinc as the active ingredient as well as natural oils like coconut oil, shea butter, and carrot oil. Some sun exposure can also be beneficial to get the required amount of vitamin D.
This paleo friendly coffee drink contains coconut oil, coconut milk, and cocoa powder. These ingredients help reduce inflammation and improve heart health by providing antioxidants and increasing levels of HDL without affecting levels of LDL. Freeze the coconut milk in ice cubes. Blend your coffee with the oil, vanilla, and cocoa powder. Pour the drink over the frozen cubes in a serving glass and enjoy.
Coconut oil has plenty of health benefits but it can also be useful in the beauty realm. It makes a great mouthwash because it helps prevent dental plaque and gingivitis thanks to its antimicrobial properties. Its texture and composition also make it a good shaving cream, lip balm, hand cream, moisturizer, anti-frizz hair serum, body scrub, and makeup remover. There seems to be nothing that coconut oil can't do.
Sitting for more than 6 hours a day increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal disease and early death even if you exercise regularly. During the day try to walk as much as possible. Drink lots of water, walk over to your colleague's desk, walk when you take a phone call. You should also try to take the stairs as much as possible. To encourage yourself to stay on your feet longer, wear comfortable shoes.
Alzheimer's disease has no clear cause but genetics and age can have a role to play. Apart from this, regular exercise, good quality sleep, and low alcohol intake can help prevent its development. Controlling blood pressure and diabetes can also be of help. Foods and supplements like coconut oil, turmeric, and vitamin D have been shown to delay the disease's progress and prevent its onset.
Vaginal atrophy is dryness, inflammation, and thinning of the vaginal walls which accompanies a drop in estrogen levels, usually at the time of menopause. It is usually treated with estrogen which can cause serious side effects like increased risk of cancer, strokes, and heart attacks. Natural alternatives include supplements of sea buckthorn oil, probiotics vitamin E and D, black cohosh, and St, John's wort.
These home remedies can help you get thicker, healthier hair. They include eggs, fenugreek, coconut oil, avocado, and olive oil. These ingredients contain protein which can strengthen the hair as well as fats which can moisturize the strands. Keeping the scalp moisturized keeps it healthy and able to promote more growth. This reduces breakage as well. It also helps to eat protein-rich foods like eggs, tofu, lentils, and lean meats.
