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Buckwheat pancakes with mushrooms

May 26, 2015 by Amy Brown

Summer is nearer and nearer and women’s No. 1 enemy will soon be visible. So be wise and start your battle against cellulite today!

Today we show you 4 strange anti-cellulite treatments that really work.

1. Cucumbers – Why should you love cucumbers? They have the ability of hydration and are full of vitamins. If you put a thin slice of cucumber directly on the skin, the phytochemicals from this vegetable will accelerate the secretion of collagen and that will tighten the skin. This may affect the instant improvement of the skin and reduced cellulite visibility.

2.Coffee scrub – Caffeine dilates the blood vessels and veins and thus accelerates the circulation, and in turn, affects a better blood circulation and healthier appearance. If you apply it directly to the skin the scrub will help the removal of toxins and burning fat, so you have multiple benefits of this treatment.

3. Algae bath – Thalassotherapy is a treatment that comes from France and is a combination of hot water and seaweed directly applied on the skin – either in the form of baths or compresses. Algae have high levels of iodine, which promotes the function of the thyroid gland, and local circulation, which affects the reduction of cellulite.

4. Gelatin – gelatin consumption has great health benefits, but also it also has benefits for the beauty and appearance of the skin. Of course, we are referring to the sugar-free gelatin. In the first place gelatin causes an increase in collagen, and therefore tighter skin and better appearance. Gelatin powder can be found in any healthy food store. Simply add it to your favorite drink once a day and it will compensate for the reduced level of collagen which is the main culprit for the appearance of cellulite.

How to find out if you have candida – a home test

May 20, 2015 by Sheila Smith

Candida (Candida albicans) is one of the most common causes of fungal diseases of the skin, mucous membranes, nails and internal organs.
In humans it can occur at any age, but is most common in infants and the elderly.

This fungus is never found free in nature. It is a normal resident of man’s digestive organs. In healthy individuals it can be found in the mouth or vaginal mucosa, but only in the form of spores.

It is very important to discover candida timely and start the treatment immediately. We reveal causes of candida and a simple home test that you can do anytime. If you notice some of the listed irregularities, talk to your doctor and get tested for Candida.

Causes of Candida

You can get candida if your immune system is weakened. It is believed that the main reason for this phenomenon lies in the declining power of the immune system that is responsible for holding the population of Candida at a normal level. The fungus has a great capacity for adhesion to the cells of the mucous membranes, which is especially noticeable with the increase of sugar, carbon dioxide and low pH (acidic environment).

The disease is more common in children, elderly people and pregnant women. It appears regularly in people with deficient immune systems, innate or incurred as a result of tumors, leukemia, lymphoma, AIDS, drug use, alcohol and tobacco use, and poor nutritional status.

This infection can be a symptom of serious diseases. Candidia is often a result of the use of antibiotics, corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs. It accompanies certain diseases such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, Cushing’s disease, Addison’s disease, reduced neutrophils and defect of the polymorphonuclears. It often occurs in people who have a lot of contact with sugar as confectioners, cooks and housekeepers, as well as in those with damaged skin.

Home test for Candida

The best time to perform this test as soon as you wake up in the morning. In the morning, rinse your mouth and brush your teeth, pour water into a transparent glass, collect the saliva in the mouth and spit it out into the water.
Wait 10 minutes and see what happens with the saliva.

These three cases point to the possibility of increased amounts of candida in the body.

1. If, within 15 minutes there is an occurrence of threads that dragging down in the water that signalizes a presence of candida. The threads may look like hairs, spider legs, and even jellyfish.

2. Blurred specks in the middle of the glass that sink slowly.

3. Very cloudy saliva that sinks to the bottom within few minutes.

What you see are colonies of fungi that connect, and the recommendation is to immediately contact a doctor and start treatment.

Pretty without make up – these tricks will make it possible

May 20, 2015 by Sheila Smith

There are a lot of tips on how to get makeup on and look natural, but you can look beautiful without an ounce of makeup on your face.
No matter how high-quality products you use the face needs to rest from so many foundations, blushes, eye shadows, mascaras…
Makeup is here to highlight the beauty of your face, but try at least from time to time skip adding make up.
Here are some tips to keep you looking fresh and beautiful without makeup products.

1. Rest and hydration – Fatigue and dehydration can be easily seen on your face. Therefore, make sure that you sleep between 6 and 8 hours a day because if you are well rested your face will be fresh too. Also, liquids are necessary for a beautiful complexion. Drink plenty of water, unsweetened teas and freshly squeezed juices and your natural tan will soon be perfect so you wouldn’t need foundation anymore.

2. Clean your face – Facial cleansing is essential for beauty. Even if you don’t have makeup on, it is necessary to wash your face before bed. Why? The air that has contact with which our face carries many harmful particles that are glued to the surface of the skin. Also, we unconsciously touch our faces with our hands, which are not always the cleanest. And finally there are the natural oils that are secreted to protect the skin, but overly oily skin can clog the pores and create problems.
Tip: Wash your face with cold water to boost circulation. Good circulation = radiant complexion.

3. Neat eyebrows – the last few seasons natural bushy eyebrows are in, so you do not need a lot of effort to do them. But that does not mean that we should completely forget the tweezers. From time to time tweeze the excess hairs, also brush your eyebrows with a specialized comb in order to be neat, and if they are too long, trim the hair with scissors.

4. Facial creams – Face creams are necessary for beautiful skin. One is to hydrate and protect the skin from adverse effects. During the day, wear SPF cream, and in the evening before bedtime, apply a moisturizer.

5. Smile – As much as it may sound banal the smile really is the most beautiful feature of the face. If you are cheerful and smiling you will not need makeup. Smiling makes your face shine!

Start the day with 23 minutes, delicious Quinoa breakfast!

May 20, 2015 by Kelly Bennet

Fast, delicious and healthy quinoa breakfast! Belive me if you try it, you would love it! Invest 30 minutes of your time and make this awesome recipe for yourself.

The ingredients you need or this quinoa breakfast are:

Per serving

2 cups of almond milk

1 cup of quinoa

1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder

Fresh fruit and honey, depends of you r taste! ( I prefer, peach, banana, and strawberries)

Now what you need to do?

Place quinoa in a pan, add the almond milk and add a pinch of salt, pour one cup of water and bring it to boil. It should be boiling for about 20 minutes. After 20 minutes your quinoa is ready. Just add a bit of cinnamon powder,honey and fresh fruit! Bon appetite!

Potato mask for every skin type

May 19, 2015 by Sheila Smith

You can make fantastic potato face masks for every skin type and it will be cheaper and more efficient. You can use baked potato with its skin, boiled or mashed potato. Potatoes contain ingredients that nurture the skin and you can achieve the best effects when you combine it with other beneficial foods.

Check out our face masks recipes intended for different skin types:

For oily skin – cook the potatoes and mash until you get porridge, add 2 tablespoons of yogurt, 1 teaspoon of sour cream, a teaspoon of lemon and a teaspoon of honey. Apply the warm mask to clear skin on the face, neck and chest. It would be advisable to cover the face with foil to extend the effect of the warmth.

For dry skin – Mix the boiled and mashed potatoes in a bowl with sour cream or milk with a higher percentage of fat, a spoonful of honey and a teaspoon of olive oil. Put the smooth warm mask on the skin of the face, neck, chest and hands which you have previously treated with a peeling. Cover them with foil to maintain moisture and heat. Rinse the mask after half an hour.

For tired and mature skin – In a bowl with mashed potatoes, add squashed kiwi, egg yolk, a teaspoon of olive oil, a teaspoon of honey and a tablespoon of cream. If the mask is too thick, add more cream. Apply the warm mask on your face, neck and hands. After half an hour wash the mask and apply a nourishing cream, preferably an anti-aging.

For problematic skin with acne – Cook or bake a larger potato with skin. When it is half cooked, add onions in order to preserve the juices. Onions have a very healing effect, calms inflammation and draws pus from ulcers and acne. When the potatoes and onions are cooked, clean them and place in blender. Mix until you get a smooth mixture. Density can be regulated with lemon juice. Apply a thick layer of the warm mask over the acne on the face and put the foil. Hold the mask as long as you can, preferably all night.

5 reasons to drink a glass of red wine every day

May 18, 2015 by Sheila Smith

Wine is a low-alcoholic beverage obtained by fermentation of grape juice.
There are over 200 different ingredients in wine such as alcohol, trace elements, vitamins, sugars, tannins, pectins, different polyphenols…
The red and white wine have special effects on our health – they contain polyphenols, of which the most important resveratrol, which has been shown to reduce the risk of many diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases.
Today we reveal five reasons why you need to incorporate a glass of red wine in your daily diet.

1. Research has shown that polyphenols and tannins contained in the wine have antiviral and antibacterial properties.Wine is a good protection from bronchitis, pneumonia, flu and colds. It is recommended for people with low blood pressure because it increases your heart rate and increases the amount of blood that goes to the brain.

2. Wine increases the levels of beneficial HDL cholesterol and lowers LDL cholesterol, which is the most common cause of heart disease and diseases of the blood vessels.

3. If used in moderation during meals, wine along with digestive juices acts preventively against diseases of the stomach and intestines.

4. A small amount of wine stimulates the secretion of saliva and gastric juices, which causes increase in appetite, so it is recommended to geriatrics patients, convalescents and people with reduced appetite and underweight people.

5. Wine can be used for relaxation during stressful situations, because it contains a certain amount of magnesium which acts calming.

I have to say that wine and other alcoholic beverages are not recommended for certain diseases such as liver disease, stomach diseases, gout and should not be mixed with sedatives, sleeping pills, painkillers, because in this case wine can cause drowsiness, shortness of breath, and even coma.
In order to use the benefits from drinking red wine, I advise you to drink 1/3 to 1 glass of red wine every day.

Cheers!

Healthy muesli breakfast with apple – recipe

May 18, 2015 by Sheila Smith

All nutritionists claim that breakfast is the most important meal.
Breakfast activates and awakens the body and gives you the energy to start the day.
If you belong to the active a population, it is crucial that your first meal is rich in fiber, vitamins and foods that will give you energy and boost concentration.
If you want easy nutritious morning meal rich in vitamins and minerals, then you definitely need to try this healthy breakfast muesli with apples.

Ingredients for one person:

Half a cup of oat flakes
1.5 tablespoons of raisins
1.5 tablespoons of sunflower seeds
1.5 tablespoons of walnuts
6 tablespoons of yogurt
0.5 tablespoons of maple syrup
Half grated apple

Preparation:

Simply mix all ingredients and add the yogurt and maple syrup.

How to cope with disappointments?

May 15, 2015 by Amy Brown

Disappointment is part of life and none of us is resistant to it. Whether it is a businessman who lost some important deal or a teenager who lost his chance to date a girl. Everyone experienced the bitter taste of the disappointment at least once.

But without that experience people would not be able to appreciate the small victories. Disappointment makes us stand firmly on the ground, but also motivate us to try harder next time.

How to cope with disappointment?

Do not create pressure on yourself

People often can not accept that they did something wrong, so they analyze the situation to the point of not being able to move on. It is important to accept things as they are and move on. The overthinking of the situation only leads to deeper tiredness.

Take a breath and see things from another perspective

Sometimes we can not see the things as they are because of the many emotions we feel at the time. Therefore, it is important to stand to the side and see things from another perspective. When emotions calm down, perhaps you may see a situation where you can turn it in your favor.

Disappointment does not define you

If you the girl / guy refused your invitation for a or you didn’t get a raise, that does not mean that something is wrong with you. Even if you fail at first, it does not mean you have to blame yourself for the failure. You should understand it as a bad day, but never allow a failure to define you. It should motivate you to be more persistent.

Disappointment is a lesson for the future

Although it leaves bitter taste in the mouth, disappointment is an opportunity to see what exactly you are doing wrong and how it can be improved. Sometimes the smallest change in the strategy can contribute to big results.

Exercise for firm buttocks and better body posture!

May 15, 2015 by Amy Brown

Each of us dreams of a perfect firm buttocks and slender spindly legs, right? If you have these attributes than certainly your jeans, skirts and shorts will suit you much better. However, hardly anyone of us is born with these attributes, so if you really want to have your dream buttocks and legs then you definitely have to start working out!
Don’t worry, it doesn’t mean you have to spend hours and hours on the treadmill or doing dozens of squats. There is an exercise that is easy to do, even beginners can easily practice it and it perfectly targets exactly the desired parts of the body and activates the muscles of the buttocks, thighs and hamstrings, and also it tightens the stomach.

The exercise is called ,,Bridge ”.
See how it works and what other benefits it brings to your body.
The exercise is extremely simple, and more than effective, so we recommend that you do at least a series of 10 every other day.
Lie on your back, place your hands along your body or spread them apart at a straight angle. Bend the knees, put the feet as close to the buttocks and start to lift the hips.

You can make a combination of long and short movements, holding your hips 3 seconds each time you raise them.
If you want to target the calfs too, then put the feet at the position of the fingers when you lift your hips.
Also, if you want to increase the intensity of the exercise use a pilates ball. Lift the legs on the ball while the body is lying on the floor and do the same principle – raise your hips.

Customize the number of repetitions to your preferences, but be sure that increase the number of repetitions every week.

What’s so great about this exercise?

This exercise is good for the whole body for several reasons:

1. Reduces the pain in the knees and back – Unfortunately in our daily activities we rarely activate the back muscles, which is why the pain occurs in this region. The exercise ,,bridge” absolutely triggers the mentioned muscles, strengthens them, and eventually you will feel relief. It also activates the calf muscles and ligaments in the knees.

2. The clothes suits you better – For the women this will be the most important reason to start doing this exercise. Well shaped buttocks and spindly legs are looking better in every pants! 😉

3. A better body posture – Everything breaks down if you’re constantly slouching! This exercise will strengthen the muscles of the whole back and so improve your body posture and the position of the spine.

4. Enhances the athletic ability – The gluteus muscles (buttocks) are among the largest muscles of the body which are essential for our athletic abilities. So, if you have strong muscles of the buttocks you will run faster, jump higher, and be better in all sports.

How to make a self-tanning lotion with natural ingredients!

May 14, 2015 by Amy Brown

The season of warm days and lighter clothes is coming. You should be preparing to wear short skirts and fluttering dresses, shorts and tops. Many girls decide to go to the solarium. Although dermatologists strictly warn that if you go to the solarium you expose your body to high levels of UV radiation, which can be up to almost 25 times higher than the midday summer sun. Human skin is not intended for large exposure to solar radiation. In one research in the UK, where going to the solarium is one of the most popular ways of self-tanning, it was discovered that the number of people suffering from skin cancer is 85%!

Experts say self-tanning creams are also not healthy! Women who frequently use these creams may have fertility problems. This is because these creams contain the level of “allowable” cocktail of hormones.

We represent you a revolutionary method for self-tanning lotion, without any harmful chemicals or the use of tanning beds!

Ingredients you need for the lotion:

– Black tea – 8 bags (organic)
– Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
– Water – 470 ml

Preparation:

Put the water and vanilla extract to boil, then pour over the tea bags and steer for 8 minutes. When it is completely cooled, pour the liquid into a bottle with a pump.
Extra tip: Before spraying, for best effect, you may want to do the most ordinary body scrub.

Application on the skin:

Spray the skin in several layers, then thoroughly rub it on the skin. You’ll see the effect after the first round of application. Of course, it takes a minimum of an hour to make the skin absorb all the ingredients and darken.
Also note that this is a completely safe treatment, because it does not contain harmful chemicals that can harm your body.

I know this recipe seems unreliable but TRUST me I tried it and…I am ready for the summer! 😀

Foods that reduce menstrual cramps

May 14, 2015 by Sheila Smith

At least 85% of women struggle with PMS symptoms. In addition to headaches, moodiness, bloating and fatigue, many women suffer from painful cramps.
If your PMS and cramps ruin your day, then it is definitely time to do something about it!
Food is the easiest and healthiest way to naturally reduce menstrual cramps.

These foods can help you reduce menstrual cramps.

Pineapple juice – Menstrual cramps are caused by uterine contractions that help the body coat the womb. The enzyme bromelain in pineapple juice can help relax the muscles.

Pumpkin seeds – A handful of pumpkin seeds provides a delicious dose of zinc and minerals that can relieve cramps. Other sources of zinc include seafood, chicken and beans. Seeds and nuts are also high in vitamin E, which can help reduce inflammation.

Whole grain cereals – Although during PMS you have a strong desire to eat all the sweets that you can find, nevertheless choose foods with low sugar content, such as grains whole grains, which are a calming source of vitamin B6, which will ease the cramps . Add chopped banana and a handful of nuts for additional source of vitamin B6.

Peanut butter – Peanut butter is not only tasty, but it also helps fight PMS cramps. The combination of vitamin E and vitamin B from the slices of bread will be an excellent choice for combating menstrual cramps.

Tuna – The best replacement for saturated fats in your healthy diet, such as omega-3 may help to decrease the symptoms of PMS. Try a tuna combined with leafy green salad. Low fat proteins in tuna may also stabilize the blood sugar levels and reduce the need for food.

6 tips for long, strong and healthy nails

May 13, 2015 by Sheila Smith

With a little time and maintenance even the weakest and most brittle nails can become longer, stronger and healthier. Here’s how to do it:
Take more protein

Let your food be as rich with protein as possible. You can eat eggs, meat, beans, peas … You may also take supplements and protein shakes.

B complex

B complex is essential when it comes to the health of your hair, skin and nails. It is incredibly effective for strengthening the nails. Therefore, take as much as possible through food (egg yolk, liver, green leafy vegetables, peanuts …) or as a supplement. Vitamin B may not accelerate the growth of the nail, but will contribute to their strength and elasticity, and thus prevent them from cracking.

Wear gloves

When you wash the dishes and especially when you clean the bathroom or floors it is necessary to wear rubber gloves. Chemicals from detergents are detrimental to the health of your skin and nails. This will not accelerate nail growth, but you will certainly give them a chance to grow.

Give them a proper care

If you want to grow healthy nails you need to maintain them the right way. You should regularly trim and shape them in order to maintain a nice shape and remove any jagged edges that are a potential threat.

Use acetone free products

Never use nail polish removers that contain acetone because it dries the nails and makes them brittle. Use oil based removers that will nourish the nails and cuticles.

Stop biting your nails

We think it is not necessary to emphasize how much this bad habit makes your nails brittle and certainly not very long! Therefore, if you have a habit to bite your nails take a chewing gum or do something creative with the hands, in order to take your mind off biting.

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