Tag: Edible Oils

Sunflower oil is good for your skin thanks to its linoleic acid and vitamin E content. It acts as a protective barrier, preventing moisture loss and keeping skin hydrated. It can also improve the skin barrier function and help people with atopic dermatitis. It can help fight acne, aging, and suntans.

Popularly known as the "sunshine vitamin", vitamin D has multiple essential functions. Its deficiency is a global problem, affecting over a billion people worldwide. The deficiency...

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The primary reason for making your own soap is surely the fact that it doesn't contain the synthetic ingredients (including foaming agents and many other chemicals) that most soaps on the market have. The skin absorbs everything that’s put on it, whether it’s natural or toxic. Every day it is already facing pollution found in the air, so why would you make it go through more damage when you are showering as well?

Coconut oil is quite versatile in nature. Most of us use popular commercial products for our beauty needs and household chores. However, we often tend...

If you are trying to be more mindful of the foods you are eating, it is important that you look deeper than just the...

While it's important that you watch your carb intake, there are "healthy" carbs that can actually fuel fat-burning. Foods like whole grains (oatmeal, quinoa, and whole wheat pasta), legumes, pulses, and nuts are rich in fiber, a carbohydrate that helps you stay full and prevents overeating. Other foods that can help you burn fat are lean chicken, dark chocolate, and extra virgin olive oil.

You can use extra virgin olive oil to remove your makeup and moisturize your skin. Any type of olive oil can also be used to polish your furniture and shoes. Because of its anti-inflammatory features, olive oil can help treat a diaper rash and it acts as a protective barrier against rashes and infections. Only use extra virgin oil for skin-related issues.

You can say goodbye to your damaged hair and hair fall problems naturally with guava leaves. Rich in vitamins B and C and antioxidants, guava leaves can promote hair growth when boiled in water and massaged onto the scalp. Mix them with coconut oil, amla, and curry leaves and use the oil as desired.

On the skin, coconut oil is extremely versatile. Use it as a gentle makeup remover at the end of the long day. As a face wash, coconut oil will do away with dirt and excess sebum. You can also apply it on the skin and lips for a moisturizing effect. Thanks to its antimicrobial benefits, coconut oil works as an acne spot treatment and wound protectant. Slather it on to relieve irritation and redness from a sunburn.

If you think Italian food is all about pasta, pizza, lasagna, and prosciutto, you've barely even scraped the surface of what this country and its...

Men can suffer from yeast infections that can be quite distressing. Lack of adequate intimate hygiene, sweat retention in private parts, a diet rich in refined sugars, alcoholism, and chronic stress can all contribute to candida overgrowth. Strengthening the immunity is the best way to overpower a yeast infection. Dietary and lifestyle changes can help in enhancing one's immunity and preventing candidiasis.

Knee osteoarthritis can be difficult to live with. But, a few eating habits can relieve it. Reduce your calorie intake to lose weight and reduce any strain on your knees. Increase your intake of vitamins C, D, E, and K to improve mobility and reduce pain. Include vegetables like broccoli, Brussel sprouts, and cabbage in your diet to prevent cartilage damage. Cook on low heat with olive oil to reduce inflammation and joint stiffness.

Garlic can inhibit the progression of coronary artery calcification by stabilizing vulnerable plaque build-up along the artery walls, while boosting blood pressure and circulation. The presence of active compounds like curcumin in turmeric and eugenol in cloves has been shown to inhibit blood platelet-clotting while mustard oil has been shown to reduce overall bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.

Depression is a complex problem affecting millions, ever year. Taking antidepressants may be an effective method of relieving symptoms of depression quickly. Therapy should be considered to find the root cause of the issue and address that before taking medications. There are natural supplements such as omega-3 fish oil, vitamin D, probiotics, vitamin B12, tryptophan and 5-HTP, and L-Theanine which support the body, mind, and spirit in a very safe way.