Tips for Health » Olive oil

When the hair needs help

Viliyana FIlipova — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:09:58 +0000

The condition of the hair is one of precise barometers of health. Different signals for problems with it are an indicator of impaired general health. Timely measures will help time to master the crisis and the body will return to its normal functioning.
If you trim regularly (every 3-4 weeks), do not abuse the dryer and your hair still looks like hay, consider for your nutrition – should consume more fruits and vegetables, cereals, nuts and seeds, vegetable oil especially water. Forget fried, spicy and oily food (including those made in fast food restaurants).
Tip: Brush your hair with olive oil, castor or almond oil, then wrap with a towel. After one hour wash hair and brush with egg yolk and yogurt. Finally, rinse your hair with an infusion of chamomile or lime blossom. This procedure can repeat 1-2 times a week until the situation normalizes.
This is often a signal of problems in the gut. Try to strengthen your hair by using freely available tools, but if no improvement, seek professional help.
Hint: should not use more sour-milk foods. Make mask with aloe, honey and castor oil (1 tablespoon) 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon cognac. The mask must be kept on hair for about an hour. It is best to make 6 consecutive procedures – one week.
It suggests a lack of smoothness of the hair and also for burning pigment (natural or artificial). The main reason for unhealthy type of hair is the low hemoglobin. Women generally suffer more often from iron deficiency anemia, as many lose iron during their monthly cycle.
Hint: you need more vitamin H, which is hard to find in nature and therefore should not take preparations containing this vitamin. Nourish the body by eating more almonds, avocados, milk products, pumpkin seeds. Do not forget about zinc – Thinning Hair proof of his shortage. Compensate with more seafood. Administer and more oatmeal, legumes, eggs and milk, black bread.
Check your hemoglobin and focuses on products containing iron – pomegranate, meat, red wine.
When the temperature rises, the hair often electrifying. And if it rains outside, it “hangs”. The reason for this is usually increased porous structure of the hair roots.
Tip: Rinse hair with chilled or sparkling mineral water better tone the scalp and has natural micromassage effect by stimulating blood circulation.
She and dry skin, often a sign of problems with the urinary system. You may suffer from lack of vitamins A, B, C and protein.
Tip: Use shampoos and hair masks containing eg an extract of bamboo. They strengthen and nourish fine and damaged hair, and give it extra volume.

Olive oil for beauty

Viliyana FIlipova — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:52:56 +0000

Women in ancient times they have been much more difficult to retain their youth and attractiveness, rather than today. In those times there was no such a variety of cosmetics and spa treatments. But representatives of the beautiful half of humanity are finding ways to rejuvenate and preserve the natural beauty. There are recipes that have reached us and are actively applied and contemporary beauty industry – such as the use of olive oil. Modern scholars are unanimous in their opinion that it is a unique natural means of preserving the beauty. Virtually every olive tree contains hundreds of beneficial micronutrients, vitamins and minerals. It has been shown that these compounds inhibit the aging of the organism, have a beneficial impact on the work of the heart and vessels to help reduce cholesterol and the absorption of salts and fats. There is nothing surprising in that many years of oil is used to manufacture products for skin care. Up to 80% of its stock are unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins E, A, D and flavonoids, which slow the aging of cells, reduces moisture loss and optimize the exchange of lipid skin.
Olive oil is an excellent natural filter as neutralize the negative effect of ultraviolet rays, protects cells from damage, smooths wrinkles and delays their onset. It is particularly useful for dry and sensitive skin. It is also noted that olive oil is an excellent tool for preventing stretch marks during the months of pregnancy.

4 healthy foods for your heart

Viliyana FIlipova — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:55:04 +0000

A healthy heart is not only, as many believe, the result of heredity and lack of harmful habits. Of course, proper nutrition is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, we offer a list of some foods that will help you keep it in good shape:
1. Oatmeal
They are a wonderful breakfast, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, folic acid and potassium. This, together with large amounts of fiber in them makes them indispensable tool in reducing cholesterol and maintaining the tone of blood vessels. As larger are the grains of oats, the more fiber in them. Add oatmeal banana. It is also rich in cellulose.
2. Salmon
It is one of the best sources of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids. 2.3 fish meals per week to help maintain normal blood pressure and blood clotting. According to statistics, salmon until reduced by 1 / 3 the risk of heart attack. Furthermore, it contains a powerful antioxidant that maintains a strong memory and healthy skin. Salmon can be successfully replaced with sardines or tuna.
3. Avocado
If you add po1 / 4 avocado to salad or meat, will decrease the level of “bad” and will add a “good” cholesterol in the blood.
Moreover, specific enzymes contained in avocados, accelerate the absorption of carotenoids from the body, which are also essential for a healthy heart.
4. Olive oil
It has monounsaturated fats, which are struggling successfully with the cholesterol plaque and prevent clogging of blood vessels.
The results of joint research conducted by 7 national medical institute showed that residents on the island. Crete rarely die of a heart attack, despite having a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol. The preparation of salads and dishes they use only olive oil.