You’ve probably heard about vitamin D and how important it is for our health. But do you know where you can find it and what the risks of vitamin D deficiency are? Read our guide to learn all about it. Functions of Vitamin D This vitamin is essential in regulating the amount of calcium and phosphate in our bodies. In effect, it has a great influence on the health of our bones, teeth, and muscles. Vitamin D Deficiency Deficiency of this vitamin can lead to rickets in children and osteomalacia (also known as “soft bones”) in adults. Both conditions can lead to permanent bone deformation. It can also increase bone fragility. Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency Limited exposure to sunlight...
Hair oiling is a well-known and ancient method of caring for hair. It may solve both hair and scalp issues. It originates from India, where women are known for their long and healthy hair, despite the sun and hot temperatures. Benefits Applying oil onto your hair and scalp can help fight dandruff, strengthen the hair, prevent fungal infections and, when combined with a scalp massage, can improve hair growth. Oil prevents water evaporation and may therefore improve hair elasticity and reduce breakage. Choosing the Oil that’s Right for You There’s no standard way of oiling hair. Some prefer to use pure oils, while others mix different oils and add essential oils for additional benefits. Here’s a list of some of...
If you suffer from eczema or psoriasis and you’re under doctor’s supervision, or if you simply have very dry skin, there are many natural methods that can ease the discomfort and reduce itchiness. Say No to Hot Showers As much as hot showers are pleasant for us, our skin doesn't like them nearly as much. Hot water removes the protective oily layer from our skin and dries it out. Try to reduce the water temperature to room temperature or, even further, to lukewarm. It's really great for your circulation if you actually finish on cold. Make your showers short and avoid taking them too often. Pat Your Skin Dry After the shower or bath don't rub your skin with a towel, pat it...
Most of us have stretch marks – some hidden, some visible, some big, some small, some obvious, some not so obvious. They can be souvenirs from pregnancy, puberty and rapid weight gain or loss. What are they and what causes them? Stretch marks are a form of scarring that occurs in parts of our body where the skin has been exposed to excessive stretching. Areas most often affected are abdomen, breasts, underarm area, thighs, hips and buttocks. All those areas change dramatically during pregnancy and puberty. When a pregnant woman’s skin isn’t able to stretch quickly enough to catch up with the growing baby, abdominal stretch marks are likely to occur. As the breasts enlarge during pregnancy, and especially during...
Acne is something that we usually associate with teenagers. We also tend to think that it’s something that will pass with time. But as the pace of life is growing this is changing. For many people, teenage acne never goes away and, for some, it comes back like a horrific memory from high school. Whether we like it or not, adult acne is a growing problem and it can affect both people who suffered from acne as teenagers and people who never had that problem. Causes Hormones – problems with the hormonal system don’t end with puberty. For women changes linked to the menstrual cycle can play a huge role in periodic breakouts. For both men and women testosterone can...
