Thursday, September 27, 2012

Relation Habitual Snoring with Heart Health


Do we know that there is a relation habitual snoring with heart health. It could be less healthy heart is characterized by snoring intensity, but not a severe heart attack.
A recent study conducted in Birmingham England showed that snoring treatment was found to improve cardiac function.

Snoring has long been known as a sign of sleep apnea or stop breathing in his sleep. Sleep apnea occurs due to narrowing of the airway during sleep, so the air flow stops. Although breathing movements strive draw air, the air still can not get in or out of the lungs. As a result, the patient will wake up in a state crowded involuntarily to take a breather.

Note, though awake brain waves, until the patient is not awake. As a result, he did not wake up feeling refreshed and continue sleepy without knowing the cause. Recurrent episodes of stopping breathing during the night is a chain reaction that leads to hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and death.

Lead researcher, Dr. Gregory Lip confirmed that sleep apnea can not be regarded as a minor nuisance. Experts have long know these dangers. Unfortunately, the general public still considers snoring as normal noise. As a result, the risk of dangerous diseases continue to lurk every night. Sadly for all of these diseases can be prevented by addressing snoring.
Another study first published in the journal Circulation in 2003 even mentioned that with the treatment of sleep apnea, a snorer would go down the risk to suffer from various heart diseases by 37 percent, while the risk of stroke fell by 56 percent.

Of the standard tests in a sleep laboratory, sleep apnea patients classified in the category of mild, moderate and severe based on the amount of stopping breathing per hour of sleep. In a study published in the American Heart Association's journal, performed echocardiography in 40 snorers with sleep apnea, 40 hypertensive patients without sleep apnea and 40 healthy people.

As a result, people with sleep apnea and hypertension patients without sleep apnea disorder structure and function of the left ventricle of the heart. Groups who suffer sleep apnea, then given treatment in the form of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). This tool is a unit that plugs into the device and blow nose mask positive pressure to block the airway to keep it open during sleep.
People with sleep apnea although initially considered the use of CPAP as something sinister and troublesome, but eventually fell in love because of the better quality of sleep. This is evident from the quality of life in the afternoon. After using CPAP for 6 months, the snorers with sleep apnea re-examined. As a result, the heart wall thickening was reduced, and cardiac function was found to improve.
The author also warns, although not experience symptoms of heart problems, you should remain vigilant if we are a snore. Because of proven, snoring treatments can reduce the risk of heart and blood vessel disease.

What to do if you snore?

The first thing to do is to hear testimony partner. For he knows our condition during sleep. We ourselves never know if we are snoring. Snorer will undergo a sleep laboratory. Examination of this intricate yet comfortable not require special preparation. Staying came fitted with, and slept till morning.

From the examination bed, new found diagnosis and best course of treatment can be decided. The use of CPAP was introduced. Setup tools, introduction to administration tools should only be performed by medical personnel who are specially trained. After use you will feel safe and sound as if reborn. All new challenges can be overcome as easily. And you are also protected from harmful diseases that may be lurking if the snoring was solved.


About How to Get Rid of Snoring


Sleep snoring could be concerns for some people. Although snoring is not harmful to health, but the noise disturbing others. Moreover, snoring in a public place, could be a laughingstock. You think about how to get rid of snoring, or reduce the sound of snoring in his sleep.

What causes snoring? Snoring is caused by weakening of the upper airway during sleep, to narrows. This narrowing increases the pressure in the respiratory area. As a result, the soft area will vibrate cause snoring.

This narrowing causes obstruction in the airway, making breathing movements while still there, no air can pass. This stop breathing during sleep, also called sleep apnea. As a result of tightness, a safety mechanism the body will wake up to the patient awake brain for a moment to breathe in the air (without waking). But this has cut the sleep process. Imagine if it happens repeatedly throughout the night. As a result, the patient will not wake up refreshed and continue to feel sleepy during the day even though the duration of sleep is enough. This condition is known as hypersomnia.

Healing asleep snoring, sleep apnea at the Sleep Disorder Clinic, starts with consultations to determine the possibilities of other sleep disorders. Examination in sleep medicine, a little different from medical science in general. Examined here is the body functions during sleep.

Treatment of snoring and sleep apnea begins from the simplest form of side sleeping position, elevating cushion, reducing weight and avoiding alcohol or drug maker drowsiness. Mild sleep apnea (stopping breathing less than 15 times per hour) do not require special care, but can try dental appliances made ​​especially by dentists trained experts.

Conditions stopping breathing less than 30 times per hour, including the category, it is advisable to use a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) or technology now developed a simple form of EPAP (expiratory Positive Airway Pressure). EPAP disposable form of plaster that can be attached to cover the nostrils.
From some initial research, EPAP can provide decent results, a decrease in the index stop breathing about 50 percent.

Overcome snoring is not as easy as imagined so far. Treatment on sleep disorder clinic always aim to overcome breathing disorders during sleep, for the health and quality of life. While the loss of snoring is just a bonus of the treatment results. Greetings healthy sleep!

What is Acne Rosacea?


Acne rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterized by small, acne-like bumps on the face. This is often accompanied by redness of the face, including the cheeks, nose and eyelids. While the exact cause of acne rosacea is unknown, it is probably a result of genetic inheritance, his immune system disorders and even bacterial infections.People who are fair-skinned and aged between 30 and 50 are most likely to be affected by the symptoms of acne rosacea. Women tend to be more prone to the skin condition than men, however, studies have shown that men have more severe symptoms. There is no cure for this skin disorder, but treatments and preventive measures can be taken to reduce the frequency of symptoms.How rosacea affects you inThe symptoms of rosacea can be influenced in different ways. The most common symptoms are:

Redness of the faceHot, burning skinPimple-like soresIrritated and itchy eyesVisible red veins on the faceThe flare-up of symptoms can be both ugly and unpleasant, if no measures are taken to treat them. The acne sores may ooze and even dry, so. A crust on the surface of the skin The bloodshot eyes can also result from the increase in facial redness.Dealing with acne rosaceaIf left untreated, can aggravate your rosacea and become a problem in the future. A dermatologist or doctor right antibiotics and ointments to treat your symptoms. You can also take steps to control the condition of your skin by avoiding the things that lead to flare-ups. To reduce the likelihood of symptoms to avoid, things like heat and cold, high humidity, and increased exposure to UV light. Certain foods and drinks like alcohol, caffeine and spicy foods can also cause flare-ups. If possible, you should avoid smoking as well. Eat plenty of alkaline foods such as green leafy vegetables, food drink with a high Omega-3 such as salmon, walnuts and lots of water.Living with acne rosacea can be difficult at times, there is currently no cure for rosacea, but with proper care and preventive measures that will address the symptoms easier a number. Ask your dermatologist or your doctor about what creams are right for your skin, and, if required, antibiotics must delete upside breakout. With the right approach, make your acne rosacea to be a manageable condition.

How to Make Exfoliating Body Scrub with Chickpeas? [Photo Tutorial]

Hello sweet ladies!
Now we are going to check an amazing exfoliating body scrub made of chickpeas and few other kitchen available ingredients to give your skincare routine a twist. This natural exfoliating body scrub has numerous benefits such as tan removal, skin softening and deep pore cleansing. I swear by this body scrub and this one definitely wins most of the store bought body scrubs. Come let us check the recipe with a photo tutorial.





Things you will need:
  • Dried Chickpeas, 2 tablespoons
  • Dried Mung beans, 1 tablespoon (Optional)
  • Sandalwood, 1 tablespoon
  • Rice Powder, 1 tablespoon
  • Milk, Required

Preparation Method:

1. Grind the chickpeas and mung beans together coarsely. Mung bean is nothing but the green gram (Pachai Payiru in tamil). Collect the powder in a small bowl. Add sandalwood powder and rice powder to this powered mixture and mixture everything together well with a spoon.



2. Add required milk to the scrub powder that we prepared in the first step.



3. Blend well and ensure that the scrub is in the right consistency. The scrub should be neither too thick nor too runny. That's it. Your own body scrub made of chickpeas is all ready to use now!



Usage Directions:
After having a shower with your shower gel or after a bath, on your wet skin, apply this chickpea exfoliating body scrub. Apply the body scrub over entire body skin and start scriubbing gently with your fingers and palms. Do not use this exfoliating body scrub on your facial skin as this would be a little rough compared to the facial scrubs. However, if you wish grind the ingredients more finely and store it seperately to use as your facial scrub.
       While scrubbing your body skin, concentrate more on the rougher parts such as knees and elbows. After 5-10 minutes of scrubbing, wash off the scrub from your body skin completely without leaving any residue. Use every weekend to maintain soft, glowing and tan free skin. This can also be used twice a week on your body.



Ingredient Benefits:
  • Chickpeas : Removes dark patches and pigmentation from the skin.
  • Mung beans: Softens the skin and makes it wrinkle-free. Green gram powder (Mung beans powder) is a great alternative for soaps as well.
  • Sandalwood: Improves complexion, calms down skin and reduces excessive body heat
  • Rice Powder: Helps removing tan by performing the exfoliation part in an effective manner.
  • Milk: Softens skin and prevents it from drying due to exfoliation. If you have extra dry skin, pour in few drops of olive oil to this body scrub recipe.


Do you have any such natural DIY body scrub recipe which you swear by?

Prakriti Herbals Walnut WheatGerm AloeVera Exfoliating Scrub Review

Prakriti Herbals Walnut WheatGerm AloeVera Exfoliating Scrub

Every tired weekend and on the days when I experiment with different makeup products, facial scrub is one product which is a must for me. Now, I am going to review a natural scrub from the brand Prakriti Herbals. I have already reviewed their skin gel which is one of my favorite moisturizer. Let us move on to the review of the scrub now.






Product Description:
A gentle scrub which exfoliates dead cells, blackheads while nourishing the skin, giving you a fresh glowing complexion.


Price & Quantity:
Rs.120 for 60ml


Usage Directions:
Moisten face and neck, massage with scrub in a gentle circular motion, avoiding the eyes. Rinse off and pat dry gently.


Natural Pampering Ingredients:
Walnut shell granules, Wheatgerm oil, Aloevera juice, Glycerine, Lotion base, Food Grade Preservatives, Perfume, Purified water.


My Experience with this Product:

Packaging: This product comes in a simple, see through plastic tube with a flip type cap. You can also screw open it. The packaging is sturdy, easy to use and travel friendly; no complaints.



Colour Consistency & Fragrance: This is a cream based light beige coloured scrub with dark brown walnut granules in it. I am totally impressed with the colour and consistency of this scrub. The fragrance is neither floral nor fruity but a mild scented one which would not irritate sensitive noses. I prefer my skincare products to be sweet scented and expected the same from this one, but then it is okay for the price.



How it works: 
This walnut scrub spreads smoothly over my facial skin as it is cream based. The granules are not harsh but little on the harder side than some other milder scrubs. After all, it is a scrub and it should do its exfoliating job well, Right? The scrub exfoliates my skin well when I worked on with circular motions in a gentle manner. After 2 minutes of scrubbing, I splashed some cold water over my face and voila! Though being cream based, this scrub gets washed off very quickly with a single splash without leaving any slippery feel behind.
       As claimed, this scrub nourishes, remove dead skin cells and blackheads (Up to a good extent but I have a little doubt about how it would work on stubborn big black heads) in a good manner. Surprisingly this scrub doesn't leave my skin dry at all. Being normal-oily skinned, I skipped my moisturizer after using this scrub but if you are on normal-dry and dry skin type side, moisturizer is a must. Overall, this is a good scrub which works effectively in removing impurities, leftover makeup residues and mild blackheads from the skin.


PROS
  • Comes in a handy, mess-free and travel friendly packaging.
  • This scrub does the exfoliating job really well
  • Clears out impurities, dirt and mild blackheads 
  • Washes out quickly without leaving any slippery feel behind
  • Doesn't leave skin dry; this scrub works best on dry skin types
  • The fragrance is decent; sensitive noses will not be affected.
  • Contains natural substances like walnut, wheatgerm and aloevera
  • You need only a small quantity for whole face and neck; hence the product lasts long
  • Price is reasonable for the worth

CONS
  • I expected some floral/fruity fragrance from this scrub (Greedy me :P I know)
  • Not suitable for usage in extra oily skin types. Though it doesn't make face greasy soon after usage, your T Zone will be filled with oiliness 2-3 hours after this scrub usage in case if you have extra oily skin.


Rating: 4/5


Recommendation: This scrub suits all skin types expect the super oily skin. Definitely get one if you are dry skinned! Anyone can use this scrub for better exfoliation and soft skin expect the super oily girls. This scrub leaves skin soft, glowing and moisturized without leaving it dry.


Would I Repurchase?: Yes. I am actually planning to repurchase it on winter so that it can prevent dryness from my skin after scrubbing unlike the other scrubs.


Have you used ever Prakriti Herbals Walnut WheatGerm AloeVera Exfoliating Scrub? Do you like it?

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

How to Get Rid of Oily Skin on Face Naturally?

Just don't blame the summer alone; even this monsoon weather is giving us lots of trouble. I expected my skin to act normal after Mr.Summer took leave but it turned even more worse unexpectedly. I am enjoying monsoon with rains and spicy hot cuisines. I am loving the cool breeze but my skin? my T zone? It is getting more oilier than it was in summer. This irregular climate is giving my skin zits, breakouts and such due to excessive skin greasiness. So what to do naturally when your facial skin turns excessively oily and greasy? How to say goodbye to those pimple breakouts, zits and blackheads? We cannot always put on store bought products on our face isn't it? So sip a coffee and note down these natural oily skin curing ideas to prevent and control that oily sheen on your facial skin, especially on your T zone.


Proper Face Washing Routine

Wash your face compulsorily for twice a day if you have oily facial skin. Use a good oil clearing face wash which is gentle, preferably herbal and clears out the excess oil from your skin. Remember, the face wash you are choosing shouldn't be over drying on your skin as it might end up in giving you premature wrinkles and stretchy skin. I highly recommend Himalaya Herbals Oil Control Lemon Face Wash for moderate-oily skin and Clean and Clear Foaming Facial Wash for extra oily skin. Not just these two times, wash your face 2-3 more times but this time only with WATER and not your face wash. So totally, you are going to wash your face twice with a good oil clearing face wash and 2-3 times with plain cold water. This is the first step which cures 90% of your oily facial skin problem.


Scrub Twice A Week

Oily skin usually attracts more dust, dirt and other impurities from the environment. These impurities settle down and forms as a layer on the surface of your facial skin. To remove this dirt layer, one surely needs exfoliation. Oily skin types can exfoliate their facial skin twice a week to get rid of dead skin cells, dirt and other impurities. Go for a good branded oil clearing scrub or make your own at home. Simply grind 2 teaspoons of oats coarsely. Combine it with some fresh Aloe gel. Your 2 minute oily skin scrub is all ready to use!

Oil Balancing Pack After Scrub

Soon after scrubbing your face, when your pores are open, you can layer your face with a calming face pack. On the other hand, this should be an oil balancing face pack too which would control excess sebum production. Use a good branded mud based face pack after scrubbing to tighten your skin and control excess oiliness. Alternatively you can use the mixture of besan and buttermilk as your natural oil balancing face pack.


Toner & Moisturizer

After washing your face, don't skip toner anytime if you have oily skin. Tone your skin with a green tea or rose water toner and moisturizer your skin with a water-based moisturizer. It doesn't mean that you shouldn't moisture if you have oily skin. All skin types need moisturization; so go and pick a water-based, light moisturizer.


Note: Don't worry all the time for having extra oily skin. There is a sweet news for you oily skinned damsels. Oily skin ages slower when compared to the dry ones! So chill. Follow these above ideas, prevent excess oiliness and enjoy showing your beautiful oil-free face to the word.


So, which is your favorite natural tip to get rid of oily face? Share below!

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Benefit 'Sugarlicious' Lip & Cheek Kit


Benefit have recently released a new batch of their famous kits, perfect for those who want to dip their toes in the water and test out the products before committing to the full size. This kit, Sugarlicious, is number 1 in a 3 part series focusing around their boxed blushers. The other two are Feelin' Dandy and Go Tropicoral. So, what's inside this one?

Benetint: A rose-tinted lip and cheek stain, perfect for a natural winter flush.
High Beam: Luminescent complexion enhancer. A fabulously famous highlighter.
Sugarbomb: A boxed blusher/face powder combining 4 shades for a glowy peach/pink cheek.
Ultra Plush: Sugarbomb lip gloss. Fabulous to team up with Sugarbomb blush!
Face Brush: A handy little brush for applying that beautiful powder.


The boxes are packaged so beautifully, making them the perfect gift for any girly girl. When you're done with the products you can actually remove the tray and use the cute box to store things in. I imagine these are going to be popular little presents for around the festive season! Each kit comes with it's own mirror and 'Tips & Tricks' booklet showing you exactly how and where to use each product. Fool proof! These boxes from Benefit really are adorable and the perfect way to try out the products in a quick and easy look. Benefit Sugarlicious Lip & Cheek Kit* priced at £24.50.

Which one would you buy? Have you tried any of Benefits other boxed sets before? Let me know!

*PR Sample