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6 tips for long, strong and healthy nails

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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.

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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.

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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.

Fantastic green detox drink for a flat belly

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If you recently gained weight don’t worry! With a correct nutrition and physical activity you can quickly return to your slim figure, there are are also many healthy drinks that will help you in this effort.
This miracle drink with ginger, spinach and avocado will speed up the metabolic processes and it will be particularly effective for elimination of fat deposits on the stomach.
Drink it every morning and you’ll easily return to your slim figure and healthy body.

Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 table spoon of apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon of honey
  • a handful of mint and parsley
  • half avocado
  • half a cup of water
  • spinach

Preparation:

Wash the greens, peel the avocado and cut it into cubes. Put all ingredients in a blender except for the honey and ginger, mix them and add then add the honey and ginger and stir some more.
Drink this healthy, natural drink in the morning before breakfast.

Find out what is the best sleeping position!

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Everybody have certain habits when it comes to sleeping. While some of us can not imagine spending all night lying on their backs, others love to spread all over the bed.
Sleeping is definitely a very important part of our day, because during sleep the body relaxes, it charges, and renews the energy.
Although maybe you prefer to sleep on your stomach, you should consider how good it is for you.
Check out our sleeping position guide and find out which is best for your health.

1. Sleeping on your back – Sleeping on your back is the best and healthiest position. This position reduces the risk of back pain and neck pain because the spine is in proper position, and the muscles are relaxed during the night. Raised head prevents the development of heartburn, because the acid from the stomach cannot return to the pharynx. There is no face pressure which causes wrinkles nor a pressure on the breasts which spoils their shape and firmness.

The only drawback of this sleeping position is the snoring.
The perfect pillow should be fluffy and big that will keep your head and neck slightly elevated so that the muscles are relaxed.

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2. Sleeping on your side – Sleeping on your side is the second preferred position. It’s good for the whole body, prevents snoring and keeps the spine in the correct position. And just like sleeping on the back it prevents heartburn. However, if you are someone who takes care of wrinkles and facial beauty, sleeping on your side is not recommended. The face is constantly on the pillow and it has a lot of pressure on the skin – thus contributing to the faster formation of wrinkles. You can reduce the effects if you sleep on a silk surface, but the pressure will still be there. Also, this position is not good for the breasts because you stretch your ligaments and they lose the elasticity and firmness.
If you are pregnant, Sleep on the left side, because this is the ideal position for good circulation.
The ideal pillow is a fuller or anatomical which will fill the recess between the head and shoulders and so will keep the spine in proper position.

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3. Fetus position –  This position is not ideal, but it has some advantages. It is a good anti-snoring position as well as ideal sleeping position during pregnancy. However, when you curl up in a position where your head and knees nearly touch you bend your spine, creating pressure on the muscles which reduces the ability to breathe, because of pressure on the lungs. This can lead to reduced amounts of oxygen in the body, resulting in a number of negative consequences. Also, your face is pressed to the pillow which accelerates the formation of wrinkles. Try to strengthen the spine, or try not to be in full fetal position.
The ideal pillow is the same as with sleeping on the side – one that will support the head and neck.

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4. Sleeping on your stomach – This is by far the worst sleeping position. Even though the position significantly reduces snoring, because the airways are open, this position causes back and neck pain. Imagine the neck facing the side all night long . Huge pressure is created on the vertebrae, so you may wake up stiff, and in addition there is risk of wrinkles due to the the pressure, however, if you don’t have a problem with your back and neck, and you snore – this is the best position for you.
As for the ideal pillow it should be as thin as possible or do not use a pillow at all.

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(Photo Credits: www.health.com)

Healthy shrimp pasta recipe!

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This is a phenomenal recipe for shrimp pasta without using actual pasta! 🙂 Healthy food has never been tastier! From now on, you do not need to sacrifice your favorite meals, you just need a to modify them for the sake of your slender line. It is important to have a little will and imagination, and your recipes will be perfectly modified for healthy eating. This fantastic pasta is made in less than half an hour and it is perfect for those moments when you want a quick, tasty and healthy meal! Check it out!

Ingredients:

  • a package of fresh or frozen shrimps
  • 2 large zucchinis
  • olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 cup of white wine
  • lemon juice
  • chopped parsley

Preparation:

Slice the zucchinis into thin strips. Leave them on a paper towel in order to drain off all the water.

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Put the chopped garlic in a skillet with olive oil and fry it on a medium heat.Then add the zucchini.

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Add the shrimps, white wine and lemon juice and mix all ingredients together.

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Enjoy your meal! Another great thing about this recipe is that it will not take you a lot of time to make it. It is a great idea for a quick and healthy meal that you can take to work!

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(Photo credits: justataste.com)