DISCOVER HEALTH

Assalamualaikum :) I apologize for not being active with blogging lately. But i do still love to write, when I have some bit of time I'll hook up in here.. Today , I'd like to share my very own experience with olive oil. Olive oil is known for it's health boosting benefits, yes we all know but it's exciting when we experience it ourselves. Well at least I'm excited about it heh :) The truth is, I've been using olive oil on various body parts. But I like to share about it one topic at a time :) inshaAllah easier for readers comprehension. Most of us ladies, I assume have some sort of daily regime for facial care. As for me , I don't have any except for normal cleansing using facial cleanser. That is it. Seriously. Recently a friend of mine recommended a night cream she is happy with (probably my face looks deprived of nutrition, ha..) , Okay so I thought why not just give it a try, I did have flaws anyway. So I did. Using this particular brand of ni...

Salam. Here we meet again, after a short pause after my last entry. (^_^) . Anyway, let's move on with today's topic. Avocado health benefits. Why did I decide to write up on avocado? Well, i just tried this greatly delicious avocado smoothie yesterday, I had to go on a research for it's benefits...just so that I'll have concrete reasons to have it more often.hehe. Avocado health benefits 1. Anti-cancer - Rich in antioxidants & anti-inflammatory components which in the other hand in low quantities are related to the formation of cancer. Antioxidants are known to retard the activity of cancer cells and prevents premature ageing. Also containing glutathione which helps to boost immunity. 2. Anti-inflammatory benefits - As mentioned above. Avocados are rich in anti-inflammatory components, namely flavonoids & polyphenols which are beneficial in inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatism, soothes inflamed mucous membranes and improves the heal...

What's your first thought when you read the word 'licorice'? For me, all I can think of is this.... (yumm..yumm..) : Okay, so I am a big fan of these licorice treats, and all I can relate to licorice is this, but I'm absolutely in the wrong, because there is the licorice plant that is more than a bunch of sweet stuff. Here's what it looks like.. (and it's what I'll be writing about, not the deliciously looking , drool catalysts as we have seen above..).. R-L: The root, the plant, again, the root. This is the licorice plant and it's root. Now that we know that such thing exists, let's learn it's benefits, and in this particular post, I'm going to emphasize on it's values for the skin. It turns out that licorice roots has been used in traditional medication for ages in the case of diabetes, digestive disorders, eczema, psoriasis, coughs and much more. Today, licorice extracts are used in ointments and gels for the following purpose:...

The first time I had an avocado in my hands, I wasn't enthusiastic. "What should I do with this thing?" I thought, it's all greenish outside and cutting it into halves to see, greenish flesh, appealing? not really, but those were the days when I never cared about what I ate, as long as it's a pleasure to my taste buds, it's a pleasure to me. And that avocado, didn't qualify for my consumption. So, now I know better, and I tried out the avocado(finally..), it isn't that bad, it's a bit oily and tastes buttery, it gets better when made into a salad. If you haven't try it already, I suggest you do. Now, the best part, the health benefits!:- Lowers cholesterol , thanks to it's omega 3 fatty acid content. Improves heart health , again because of the omega 3 fatty acid, glutathione and Vitamin E. Prevents oral, breast & prostate cancer . It contains oleic acid which is related in preventing cancerous cells from sprouting. It has a high...

 If this is your first visit here, you can read about YK Bee Pollen in either one of these articles:- Free radicals and supplements...> Immune system booster...> Before we move into the topic of this YK Bee Pollen, I'd like to invite you to dig a little bit into the history of 'me'.  As a kid, who knows nothing much but to pamper much of my sweet tooth's desires was a mistake, and since I really enjoyed the indulgence, the habit was brought up till I reached adolescence. Oh yeah, daily chocolate treats were no big deal for me and the toll was; toothaches! Not once..not twice..but countless of visits to the dentist finally left a scar of lesson in my head. Then I started to cut down on those sweet stuff. But other junk foods, such as crisps and fast foods were still on the list. My attention towards my health aroused when I first studied about MSG, additives, all sorts of chemicals and how they affect the body. However attentiveness wasn't enough, and I d...

Chamomile ( matricaria recutito ) is a family member to the dear daisy, as you can see they do have some similarities in appearance. It has been used for ages as an anti-inflammation curing numerous inflammation-related diseases. However, today my highlight on this particular plant will be on it's benefits towards the skin. Yes, I said skin. Don't we all fancy smooth and silky looking skin? I know I do. I spilled the beans there, my topic on chamomile and licorice getting together? It's related to skin health. Further reading will clear up the confusions. Back on with the chamomile please! Okay, the active ingredients in chamomile are essential oils and flavonoids , here's how they benefit our skin:- Firstly, it treats and calms down infection, soothing irritation and skin allergies. Wards off those nasty pimples and any visible rashes. It's anti-bacterial and anti-allergenic. Soothes burns and swelling. Ease any noticeable discomforts. Speeds up wound reco...

Since I made a recipe on pumpkin sauce(was it sauce?), I'd like to emphasize on this amazing fruit's(or is it a veggie?) magnificent values, the bright orange colors and it's sweet smelling scent brings lots of other nourishment that contributes to a healthier body constitution, so, if you have not been including Mr. Pumpkin into your diet, I assure you that you are losing out on some really good stuff, let's see what are you missing out on if your diet is absent of pumpkins:- Rich in antioxidants -it's orange color comes from beta-carotene , an anti-cancer agent which also exists in other colored fruits such as carrots and tomatoes. Helps ward off free radicals and improve cell-healing. Zinc and Magnesium -Boosts immunity and strengthen bone structure including teeth. Prevents abnormal blood clots. Potassium - Plays a role in maintaining a healthy blood pressure. Also found in avocado and bananas. High in fiber -Prevents cancer, improve colon health, lowers...

Please click here for part 1: hair care...> Okay, now moving on with the second part of Vcare skin care improved series, here comes skin care. I bet skin health is one of the must-do in our daily list.Including, me? 1.Vcare foaming Dew Just hearing the name soothes my soul. Vcare foaming dew is formulated to give your skin a crystal clear and dewy-moist feeling. Containing specially combination of cleansing materials that is mild to the skin, causes no irritation, neutralizing skin's pH balance, offers a clean and refreshed feeling. The exceptional contents :- 8 Types of amino acid -Natural moisture retaining agents, softens aged cutin to soften the skin and improves skin's resilience. Aloe vera extract -Soothing, hasten pimple's disappearance and alleviate allergic reactions. Licorice extract -Reduce inflammation, brighten up skin and alleviate allergies. Chamomile extract- Retards acne and heals allergic skin condition. Vcare foaming dew..> 2.Vcare Sh...

Before I start, I'd like to suggest you read the three articles I wrote on skin care, Caring for your skin , pamper your skin day and night and beauty skin tips:exfoliating . When eating, do we ever consider foods that makes our skin looks and feels better? Well, we should because what goes into our body effects the body wholly including the skin. Here are the suggested foods that could possibly enhance the skin's youthfulness, glow and health. 1.Honey  One great gift for us, available naturally complete with all sorts of nourishment for our well being and heals wounds effectively. Honey contains all essential nutrients needed for skin health and the whole body, so, whatever you choose to pick from the store, I suggest don't miss out on honey. It dampens inflammation, prevents bacterial and viral infection, clears up ulcers, soft on the stomach and induce sleep. Can also be used for facial masks and cleanser. 2.Sweet Potato and Carrots These lovely orange tubers...

It's a known fact that we need protein in our diet. It's an essential factor for tissue healing, cell regeneration, provides energy,and hormon production. Protein is required all over the body, especially in the growth of new tissues and cells. We can obtain our daily requirement of protein from a lot of sources ; red meat, chicken, fishes and soya beans. The best source would be either fish,fresh is better compared to frozen or soya beans. Why? Generally chickens and red meat are polluted with antibiotics,fat and hormones whereas it could do more harm than good to our body's constitution, free range products exceptional. Today I'd like to share about the marvelous bean, the soya bean. Even though soya is not an animal, it contains high protein, as a matter of fact, it's protein supply is as much as we get from Mr.cow, without the harmful byproducts, hormones and fats. This is why soya is a perfect substitute to red or white meat if you're thinking of cutting ...

Free radicals, aren't they getting much publicity these days? What makes them so famous? They're notorious, that's why we know them. We just want to run away from them, avoid them, never to make any contact what so ever with them but... its too much to wish for because like it or not everywhere we go and most of what we eat contributes to the formation of these radicals. Why hate them? They are just a by product made by us. Yes, but when they start to over produce, they'll start a riot and vandalize our body. Free radicals are simply an oxygen molecule. So, why does it brings so much fear to us? We breathe in oxygen all the time. These radicals are no ordinary oxygen which is O2= 2 molecules of oxygen bounded together, this is what our body needs. Free radicals are single oxygen molecules, so they get bored easily and what do they do when they're alone and boring? They go insane and unstable, marching around our body like a lunatic and start to attack the normal mo...

Our skin is waterproof and acts as a protection against microorganism, the weather and whatever that comes in contact with it. Don't we all desire for a flawless,smooth and radiant skin? Especially when facial is concerned. Unfortunately not everyone has perfect skin. But it's not impossible to obtain a healthy ,blemish-free and pinkish glowing complexion. Just put in some effort before you can gain the amazing results you've been yearning for.  As you can see, the skin is made up of several layers, deep under the skin lies the sebaceous gland. This particular gland secretes oil and without proper cleansing skin will appear oily, trapping dust and dirt in pores of skin, thus sprouting pimples. Adolescence is usually the time when our skin becomes sensitive, its caused by an overactive gland secretions, the more oil comes out the higher chances of zits to appear. Other contributing factors to skin deterioration are oxidation(pigmentation), stress(dryness), UV rays(wrinkles...