COMMON COLD

Common Cold

Runway noses, coughy throats, sneezing, watery eyes, scratchy- sore throats and ears, cracked voices, chest pain among others, loss of appetite, headaches and pains, chills, swollen faces and the likes characterize sufferers of this popular ailment prevalent in this wet season.

The initial signs of a cold are a feeling of soreness of the throat and congestion of the nasal passages. Although the disease normally begins in the nose and throat, it may affect all other parts of the body. 

Causal factors include: Exposure to the virus. Its intensity depends on the health of the person and also environmental factors. Exposure to cold, low vitality, dust, changes in temperature, low vitality, exposure to cold, lack of sleep, mental depression, fatigue, changes in temperature, dust and other irritating inhalations such as smoke, soot, monoxides and other toxic elements can wreak unbelievable havoc on our innocent airways.

But

Not to worry, help is on the way!

... Now let’s look at helpful recipes to help relieve our chilled noses!

• Lemon+ Honey

This citrus fruit is excellent for all kind of cold and mild cases of fever. It increases body resistance to free radicals and air borne microbes and also reduces toxicity and the duration of illnesses in the body.

Vitamin C rich lemon should be diluted in a glass of warm water along with a teaspoon of pure honey. This should be taken once or twice daily as the case may be.

• Garlic                                              

Belonging to the family of cloves such as: Leeks, onions e.t.c,  garlics having so many health benefits, are one sure way to reduce the severity of  a cold or flu and should be taken once daily.

Garlic contains antibiotic, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antibacterial, anti yeast properties. It also possesses anti-inflammatory qualities to reduce redness, swelling and also cure intestinal worms. It can also be used to prevent the onset of colds or flu. This can be done by boiling two or three cloves of chopped garlic in a cup of warm water.

In soup form, the embedded oil is expressed and is very efficient in opening up the

respiratory passages. It helps to flush out toxins and reduce the potency of fever.

Five drops of garlic oil should then be added to a teaspoon of onion juice and diluted in a cup of water which should be drunk two to three times a day.

• Ginger/Ginger+ Honey

Ginger your stuffy nose by boiling 10 grams of peeled and chopped ginger in a cup of boiled water. Strain it (i.e squeezing out the water from the ginger) and add a teaspoon of honey of sugar to it. The mixture should then be drunk while hot and steaming for utmost efficacy. You could also mix it with tea leaves to calm down fever. Ensure to take twice daily.

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Character not circumstance makes the person___ Booker T. Washington

Beauty... when you look into a woman’s heart and see what is in her heart___ Nate Dicks

As we grow older, the beauty steals inwards ____ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Everyone has beauty buy not everyone sees it _____Confucius

The greatest strength is gentleness; the grandest virtue: patience___ irish proverb

 Just nit-witty

Wit is educated insolence____ Aristotle (384-322)

The only stupid question is the one you don’t ask___Unknown

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‘De-nial’ aint just a river in Egypt

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Acne scars: How to fade them away

 Now that we have shown you how to get rid of ACNE we want to show you how to get rid of ACNE SCARS...

• Egg yolk: [it contains vitamin A which is good for scars!] and moisturizes. Scars need to be well-moisturized for it to peel off painlessly.

*crack open an egg and smooth the egg yolk over face
*wait till it dries, then wash off
*re-apply
*do this 3 times a day for two weeks and they should all be gone by then i promise or      depending on the age of the scar, it could take a little longer but i seriously think 2 weeks would make a big difference in your scars

• Aloe vera (gel or juice)

 Apply to heal (and prevent) acne scars. Aloe vera also has mild skin lightening properties. So it won’t lighten your skin by several shades but it will fade dark marks and help to even your skin tone. The best thing to do is to cut a stem of an aloe vera plant and scoop the inside out to use it directly on the skin. If there’s hyper pigmentation, Aloe Vera can take its time to fade them.

• Lavender oil can also be used to promote new cell regeneration and to improve acne scars. Gently massage onto affected area. U can obtain it in beauty shops.

• Honey: pour out a teaspoon of honey into a bowl to dry out ur pimples. Dip a cotton bud into the honey and apply on the spots.

 *Also try this equation to face out ur pimpled scars: Fresh tomato+ cucumber juice or paste

...... Let these thunder even as u ponder:

      

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams___   

  Eleanor Roosevelt

some Witty Quotes...enjoy

Tears: The hydraulic force by which masculine will-power is defeated by feminine water power

Dictionary: A place where success comes before hard work

Miser: A person who lives poor so he can die rich

Yawn: the only time some married people ever pen their mouths at home

Cigarette: A pinch of tobacco rolled in paper with the fire at one end and a fool on the other

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Acne: The Youth Face Defacer PART 2

From our last post we started writing about ACNE: The Youth Face Defacer. And we are so sure you read it. If you've not read it just scroll down and you will see it.

We stopped at recipes for curing ACNE. So let's continue...


So try the following facial recipes

•   Orange Peel Remedy for Acne

Homemade Acne Treatment with orange peel has been found very effective. Pound the orange peel with water on a piece stone and apply on acne affected areas.

• Lemon Cure for Acne

A simple remedy at home for acne: Apply lemon juice regularly to reduce pimples and acne. This has proved beneficial results.

• Garlic Remedy for Acne

Garlic has been used successfully to cure acne. Rub with raw garlic several times a day. Garlic is known to cure the toughest of acne problems. The external use of garlic helps to clear the skin of spots, pimples and boils. To cure acne further, eat three seeds of raw garlic once daily for a month. This purifies the blood stream and ensures basic cleansing of blood & keeps acne away.

You could also combine the three only if:

You have really thick ugly pimples

You do not have sensitive skin

You have tough and thick facial skin

Also, ensure to take enough Vit A and niacin from fruits such as: Tomatoes, berries, pepper,

Carrots, figs, watermelon e.t.c. or through good multi vitamins.

Black soap: This soap comes from West Africa. It is made from plantain leaves, palm tree leaves, cocoa pods or other leaves. The leaves are burned and then water and oil is added. The oils can be coconut oil, shea butter, palm oil or cocoa butter. This means that different regions and tribes have their own ways of making black soap. Black soap is known as Ose Dudu in yoruba, Nigeria – literally, ‘black soap’.

Black soap therefore helps with acne, rashes and hyperpigmentation. It is not as drying as most soaps and can be used all over the body.

Some people end up having scars after dealing with the acne.  One lovely truth is that Acne scars can be faded away. 

In our next post, we will be giving you some tips on how to fade those acne scars away so you can love your skin more.

Remember we are dedicated to making you love your skin. Love your skin: think GBC

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         Taking joy in living is a woman’s best cosmetic__

 Rosalind Russell

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams___   

  Eleanor Roosevelt

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Acne: The Youth Face Defacer

Acne: The Youth Face Defacer

Looking around, one gets to see a lot of anomalies in the lives of people. Believe it or not a lot of people are constantly seeking ways to improve on their God-given assets and liabilities. The bolder ones will actually take a step to improving themselves through the use of various skin corrective cosmetic products they can lay their hands on in the market. Of course it is not bad to use such, but the fact still remains that there abounds mild or severe instances of skin effects either in the long term or short term.

What would we all do without our regular or designer beauty creams, shower creams, liquid washes and the likes ...of course we cannot make our own creams or cream washes but we could complement our various beauty products with natural or organic foods, fruits and vegetables abundant in the environment ( we take for granted most times) to enhance our skin, hair and body with no side effects and attain a beauty perfection we seek, while spending less to save more i.e. beauty and money wise.

Dare to care for your face with love: use only those products for your face and skin that are all natural. Organic foods are even better and doing this will aid you in having amazing looking skin in the long run. Vegetables and fruits contain many vitamins and minerals that help maintain beautiful skin, so try to explore the benefits of vegetables and fruits. Thus the secret to beauty is to minimize the use of makeup and facial products sold in the market and maximize some of the best beauty treatment and solutions such as simple foods found in our kitchen or grocery stores. 

 

Having beautiful skin, complexion and body involves eating healthy and right food. These foods are easily available and cheap as you can buy them during your marketing trips.

The best thing about natural foods is that these foods do not contain preservatives, chemicals or irritant fragrances present in many commercial products and can be used for natural remedies and to  improve our body overall health. These foods also provide a Quick Beauty fix (QB-fix) routine from the comfort of your home zone.

Simply grab one of these foods from your fridge and start your own home made health and beauty treatment immediately.

However to be on the safe side, it is suggested that you patch test these foods to check for any allergic reaction before spreading them over your face and skin

 The key to body glow, blissful health and sound mind is tied to balance...a balanced green skin diet

Acne treatment (naturally at home or otherwise) is the most sought after treatment among the younger generation. Acne is a common and chronic skin disorder. It is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. The lesions are usually found on the skin of the face, neck, chest and shoulders. Nearly six out of ten young people between the ages of twelve and twenty-four suffer from some degree of acne. Acne causes a great deal of embarrassment at an age when people tend to be sensitive about their personal appearance.

Foods that causes Acne whose intake should be reduced at all cost

• Vegetable Oil
• Sugar
• Saturated Fats which are found in meats, eggs and dairy products such as : Milk, cheese e.t.c

In fact, if you have severe acne it is most likely due to over- eating these three foods that causes acne. Strive to take these out of your diet and your acne will clear up real fast!

Why do these foods cause acne?

They are all related to hormone production. Vegetable oils restrict the anti-inflammatory hormones PGE1 and PGE3 and also convert into the pro-inflammatory hormone PGE2. Saturated fats from meats, eggs and dairy are similar to vegetable oils in their effects, although less severe. Sugar intake causes a surge in insulin which restricts PGE1 and PGE3 production and promotes PGE2 production...PGE1 – anti-inflammatory hormone PGE2 – pro-inflammatory hormone PGE3 – anti-inflammatory hormone.

…this is real bad for your skin!

So try the following facial recipes

•   Orange Peel Remedy for Acne

Homemade Acne Treatment with orange peel has been found very effective. Pound the orange peel with water on a piece stone and apply on acne affected areas.

 ....Watch out for more recipes for curing acnes.

 

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