Category: Health and fitness

The tongue is a very useful indicator of our health and general well-being. It is true that none of us really take the time to even see our tongues, check its color or its grooves, but perhaps we should.

Based on the foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the tongue provides us indicators to our health.

It is valuable to pay attention to this indicator in order to know if something might be wrong with your body.

Starting off, what is Traditional Chinese Medicine? Well, it is the methodology of cure based on a mind-body viewpoint and comprehensive wellbeing practices. The practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine inspects an individual’s health in order to determine if the yin and yang in the individual’s body are in harmony.

Strange patterns on the tongue can be precursors to major diseases or ailments and should be paid due attention. They can reflect the lack of sleep, bad diet, illnesses, or the presence of unwanted bacteria. So it is vital for an individual to spot the signs of illness or issues and make meaningful changes to mitigate it. Here are 8 indicators that the tongue presents about your health:

• Pale Tongue

The usual color for a tongue is pink with a thin and white covering. If it appears to be “bloodless” or pale in appearance, there might be underlying concerns. According to Dr. Amanda Frick, lead doctor for naturopathy at Harvey health, ‘it is a sign of the presence of cold in the human body’.

Or it is also possible that the body might be facing an iron deficiency. This deficiency can be mitigated by the consumption of beets or a good steak.

• Bright Red Tongue

As opposed to a pale and colorless tongue, if the tongue happens to be redder than usual, it might be indicating a presence of excessive heat in the body. It is considered to be a sign of the shortage of yin in the body which is caused due to inappropriate or poor eating habits.

This can be mitigated by the consumption of foods like watermelon, cucumber, and avoiding the excess consumption of spicy food.

• Purple Tongue

A purple and dark tongue is an indicator of stagnation of blood while a tongue which looks crimson purple is the pointer to extreme heat, especially if it is in addition to a dry coat.

This might be related to a respiratory illness. Increasing exercise and consuming foods like ginger and cayenne is useful.

• Bluish Purple Tongue

This color of the tongue is caused by the stagnation of blood. In the event the whole tongue is of this color, then it is a pointer to pathogenic cold. Also, if the tongue exhibits spots on the edges and sides, it is also a pointer towards blood stagnation.

An appropriate solution to this is to get some physical exercise to let the blood circulate properly in the body.

• Thick Covering

A white covering that is thin is a usual occurrence but when it is thick, then it must be taken note of. The presence of thick white covering is indicative of a cold ailment.

• The Tongue is Splotchy and Red

In case the tongue is red, without a coat, and dry, there might be ageneration of excessive body heat. The presence of red splotches that appear ‘peeled’ indicates that the individual is dehydrated and needs water. This problem can be solved by consuming adequate amounts of water.

• The Alterations are localized in Certain Places

Traditional Chinese Medicine specifies that certain areas of the tongue are linked to specific organs in the body. The very tip is said to be linked to the heart, the forward area is linked to the two lungs, the very center is linked to the stomach and the spleen, the sides are linked to the gallbladder and the liver, and lastly, the back area is linked to the small and large intestines. Conclusively, the area of discoloration or alteration is linked to a problem in the corresponding organ.

• Puffiness in the Tongue

The buildup of dampness can cause the tongue to look puffy or enlarged. The consumption of vegetable and fruits can remedy this problem. But it is also necessary to avoid oily food. It is also to be noted that a puffy tongue can also indicate hypothyroidism. It is a condition during which the thyroid does not generate appropriate amounts of vital hormones. This condition should be inspected by a health professional at the very earliest.

• Marks of Teeth on the Tongue

If there are visible teeth marks on the edges of the tongue, it is referred to as being ‘scalloped’, an indication of sogginess or a deficiency of the energy flow in the body [qi] or even a problem with the spleen. In case the symptoms are accompanied by loose bowels, digestive problems, or fatigue, it is time to schedule a doctor’s appointment.

• Presence of Crack on the Tongue

This occurrence is a common indicator of shortage and is usually witnessed in the deficiency of yin and is usually an image of the imbalance of hormones. In case you think that the hormones in your body are not right, then it is ideal to get checked by a specialist and figure out how to solve the issue.

So the next time you have a mirror in front of you which you might use to put on makeup or just your regular bathroom mirror, it is worth taking some time to check your tongue. Keep an eye out for changes in textures, bumps, colors, and other facets that are indicative of your wellbeing. It is worth keeping a check on everything in your body. Stay healthy!

Alcohol is commonly used as a disinfectant or for removing adhesive substances.

But did you know that it can be used for other purposes as well , including being an ingredient in many cosmetic products?

1. Deodorant Replacement

There’s no need to panic if you have forgotten your deodorant when going somewhere. If you just rub some alcohol on your armpits, you will eliminate the bacteria that causes the bad odor. If you wonder where to find alcohol, it’s there in your first aid kit. However, use it temporarily, as long exposure to alcohol can cause skin irritation.

2. Remove Bed Bugs

Bed bugs can be hard to eliminate. They can sneak home with you after vacation, or after staying in someone’s home that’s not very hygienic. You can kill them with the help of rubbing alcohol. Use a spray bottle to spray some over your pillow and mattress, and do this several times to completely get rid of these nasty pets.

3. Destroy Lice

Rubbing alcohol can help in cases of lice. Pour rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, and add several drops of lavender oil. Focus on your scalp and hair when spraying the solution, and comb your hair to remove the dead lice.

. Remove Nail Polish

Common nail polish removers contain various harsh chemicals that can damage the nails. The best replacement for chemical acetone is rubbing alcohol. Although you might need more time to remove your nail polish, you will prevent them being damaged.

5. Clean Your Skin

A lot of commercially-bought ointments and creams for acne contain benzoyl peroxide. But rubbing alcohol possesses strong anti-inflammatory and soothing effects which soothe the affected skin, prevent further acne appearance, and disinfect the existing pimples. Just apply some of it directly on the affected skin area.

6. Cool Pack

If you store alcohol in fridge, it won’t freeze. This means you can use it to make a cooling pad. Prepare a solution of water and alcohol in 2:1 ratio, and keep it in a sealable plastic bag in the fridge. Remove as much air from the bag as you can, before placing it in the fridge. The solution should stay in the fridge around an hour before using it as an ice pack, or to cool for instance, your meal on a hike.

7. Clean Your Ears

Majority still use cotton swabs to clean their ears, although using those means pushing the earwax deeper into the ear canal. Combine some rubbing alcohol and white vinegar, and soak a cotton swab in the solution. Drop it into your ears to allow the earwax remove on its own.

8. Remove Ingrown Hairs

Shaving your bikini area and armpits might leave your skin with red dots. Applying some rubbing alcohol will alleviate any irritation and leave your skin smooth.

9. Cold Sores

Although around 85 percent of world population carry the herpes virus, only small percentage of them have experienced a break out. In case you are one of them, apply 70 percent isopropyl alcohol on the affected area and your herpes sores will disappear quickly.

10. Clean Eyeglasses

Use some rubbing alcohol to make your eyeglasses streak-free clean. Just spray them and then wipe with a soft cloth.

11. DIY Hand Sanitizer

Rubbing alcohol is an excellent homemade hand sanitizer. Prepare a solution using ½ tablespoon of isopropyl alcohol, several drops of tea tree oil, and 4 ounces of Aloe Vera gel.

See the whole process in the following video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edkqL7adO_Y

We can easily say that coffee is the most popular drink in the world, right after water.

We all love coffee, right? And we drink it every day. But, the bad thing is that we all throw away the coffee remaining’s (on the bottom of the cup). Well, this is probably the biggest mistake we can do.

The good thing is that you can use the coffee ground as well. You just have to spread it onto backing paper or on a flat plat and allow drying.

Then, it is ready for use. In this article we are going to show you 14 unique ways, how to use the coffee ground – which you’ve probably never heard of. It’s very simple. You just have to follow the simple instructions. Here’s what you need to do:

Cellulite remedy

You can use it as a cellulite remedy. But first, let me ask you a simple question – have you ever noticed that most of the cellulite products you buy predominantly include caffeine?

Well yes, and this means that you can use some oil and coffee grounds to create a much cheaper and similarly effective alternative to combat cellulite, instead of buying an expensive cream.

Soap

You can use coffee as a soap alternative. Did you know that coffee has firming effects of the skin, which can also simultaneously provide a peeling-effect?This is really amazing and you should definitely try it.

Hair

You should also know that the nutrient-rich coffee grounds can energize your hair and make it radiant. It is extremely effective, but note that this only works for dark hair-types. This means that you should definitely try this simple, but effective trick.

Against bags under the eyes

You can use coffee to get rid of the under eye bags. The remarkable coffee will not only wake you up, but it will also help you not look exhausted.

The skin under the eyes can be completely restored by the mixture of coffee grounds and a little olive oil. Those who own a coffee-pad machine can fully enjoy its benefits, as the used coffee-pads are a perfect fit for the natural eye shape.

In the fridge

We all know that many people store strong (bad) smelling food in the fridge, which makes it reek and need to be cleaned. In order to neutralize the odors and make the contents of the fridge even more appetizing, place a cup of coffee grounds in the fridge. The strong smell will disappear.

Grill rust

You should try this simple trick. We all know that nobody wants to clean the sticky and smelly barbecue, after its use. However, now you will learn that you can easily make it shine again if you use coffee.

Here’s what you need to do – you just have to put some coffee grounds on a sponge and rub the grill with it. Then finally rinse it off with warm water. And that’s it.

Abrasive

And yes, you can use this ingredient as a chemical- free cleaner, as its small grains function as a detergent for cleaning pots, pans and surfaces. Moreover, you will also save money on extra cleaning products.

Well, this means that you should definitely try it.

You probably weren’t aware of this fact, but everything we use for our sleep, mattresses, blankets, sheets is actually excellent for gathering dirt and bacteria. You’ll be safe only if you know how to clean them properly and easily.

You can’t only change the linens once in a while, because everything from dirt, to body fluids and sweat, passes into the mattress. Here, we’re suggesting you a very efficient way to clean your mattresses! You just have to vacuum it and sprinkle it with some baking soda! It’s the perfect process for disinfection.

This method is completely natural and very cheap. This means that you can get rid of all the expensive concoction and harsh chemicals. For applying this method all you need is a baking soda. In order to soothe your sleep, you can add some essential oils if you want to.

Most of us still refuse to admit that the mattress that we sleep on is the perfect environment for dirt and germs to thrive. Many of you probably do not want to think about that. Whatever the reasons are, it is very important for you to remember that you must clean your mattress occasionally.

Now be honest, how often do you clean your mattress? If it has been a while since you have cleaned your mattress than you need to do it immediately. You will be amazed how much dirt there is in your mattress.

That is why you need to read this article and learn how to get rid of the dirt easily.

Many people think that washing and changing the bed sheets on a regular basis is enough to protect themselves. However, the truth is that washing the bed sheets do not help you enough, because eventually, it is your mattress that is the source of dirt. What we are trying to say is that all the dust, dirt particles, sweat, and body fluids end up in the mattress. At this point, you also need to know that it takes some time for the mattress to become dirty. On the other hand, the truth is that most people hardly clean their mattress.

Baking soda is excellent for bacteria elimination and the vacuuming will help you remove dust. After you finish this, spray our mattress with a mixture of some water and essential oil of your preference so that it can smell great.

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It might sound funny to you, but we can learn a lot about a person’s health just by analyzing the butt.

The size of the but can be different, although almost everyone wants to have well shaped, round butt.

The thing is that the size of the butt can be an indicator of your overall health, and you are about to find out is it good to have fat deposits in there or not.

‘’V’’ Patootie – The so called “V” butt is characteristic for older woman and the reason is that they are in lack of estrogen which is the reason for this shape of the butt. If you are dealing with this kind of fat around your ass which has the V shape, you should start doing some exercises and protect your heart by losing the excess fat.

Square butt – The square butt is usually a sign of fat accumulated around the love handles. Another thing that is associated with the square butt is that the person is without strong glutes(the main extensor muscle of the hip). This muscle can get stronger just by doing some simple glute exercises.

Heart shaped butt – Almost every woman dreams for this kind of butt, but unfortunately it’s pretty rear. This butt is fullest at the bottom and where the waist is, the butt tapers out.

The problem is that, this doesn’t has to mean the you are in the best health condition. You might be having some fat deposits in the upper thighs, and that you should work on that part and search for exercises that will eliminate that fat.

Circle booty – It shouldn’t be surprise for you when we say that this is probably the healthiest butt. If you are noticing some fat around the top part of the glutes, you can eliminate it easily, with a simple workout routine.

The shape of your butt might not indicate some disease, but the fat accumulated in there can be the reason for a disease which can be avoided if you try to walk as much as you can and exercise whenever you have the possibility to do it.

You might not be aware of the fact that oral health actually determines your overall health. One of the vital parts of the procedure for oral hygiene consists of using mouthwash.

It reduces the presence of plaque, while reaching and fighting bacteria that escaped dental cleaning at the same time. It is actually the final step in the removal of bacteria and germs. Moreover, it leaves the mouth clean and the breath fresh.

It is known that cavities can be cured with proper care and a healthy diet.

These are the advantages of using a homemade mouthwash:

• It is inexpensive- You can make your own homemade mouthwash and still get marvelous effects.
• You control the ingredients: You can remove tartar with completely safe and natural ingredients.
• No Chemicals: Commercial mouthwash products are loaded with numerous additives like harmful chemicals, colorants, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and flavorings.

Today, we will reveal the recipe of an effective, inexpensive, homemade mouthwash, based on baking soda, which will help you remove tartar and get a white and healthy smile.

Sodium bicarbonate is definitely one of the most potent best cleansers and it can be used in various ways, including for maintaining oral hygiene.

It has powerful bleaching and stain removal properties, so it is often used for teeth brushing. Also, it has antibacterial capacity that eliminates tartar and microbes which are the cause of cavities and bad breath.

This is how to prepare this mouthwash:

You will need:

• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ cup hydrogen peroxide (hydrogen peroxide)
• 1 cup cold water
• ½ cup warm water

-Toothbrush

-Toothpicks

Instructions:

You should combine the salt and baking soda, and then wet the toothbrush in some warm water. Spread the mixture above it, and rub the teeth. Then, spit it. Repeat this for two minutes.

Next, mix the hydrogen peroxide with the warm water, and use this solution to rinse the mouth for a minute. Expel it from the mouthwash.

In the end, use a toothpick to remove the tartar from between the teeth. Rinse with cold water.

Repeat this twice a week. And also we recommend you to do oil pulling every day.

Additional tips:

• Remember that you should never swallow mouthwash, as it might contain harmful ingredients.
• For optimal oral health, make sure you brush the teeth at least three times daily with good quality toothpaste.
• Spicy food stimulates the work of salivary glands, and saliva naturally sanitizes the oral cavity.

Everyone who struggles to get rid of their swollen belly seeks all possible ways to reduce it. The best and easiest way to achieve this is with Sassy Water.

This recipe transforms ordinary water into a powerful belly fat burner! It also improves and strengthens your overall health. Sassy Water improves digestion, balances your equilibrium, and has almost 0 calories.

There is also a diet called the “Flat Belly Diet” invented by Cynthia Sass and is based on water consumption to produce weight loss. Even if you drink 8 glasses of water a day, you must still consider water retention and electrolyte balance.

HERE IS THE COMPLETE RECIPE:

Ingredients

• 2 liters of water
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger (fresh)
• 1 medium sized lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced into rounds
• 12 small mint leaves

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in a large pitcher and let sit overnight in the refrigerator.

Drink 4-5 glasses throughout the day.

You can start drinking the solution in the morning before breakfast for better and faster results.

You will feel like you’ve lost 1 pound after the first two hours.

Nutritionists say that regular consumption of this water, along with moderate physical activity, can melt belly fat and helps alleviate a swollen belly.

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND NURSING MOTHERS, OR FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE STOMACH PROBLEMS OR ARE ALLERGIC TO ANY OF THE INGREDIENTS LISTED!