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How to beat summer heat?

How to beat summer heat?

How to beat summer heat?

Summer Tips How to avoid Sun stroke How to Beat Summer Heat

Summer Tips
How to avoid Sun stroke
How to Beat Summer Heat

Summer Tips
How to avoid Sun stroke
How to Beat Summer Heat

How to cut Beans quickly and easily

How to chop Beans quickly and easily

Benefits of drinking water with Copper glass

Benefits of drinking water with Copper glass

9 Tips to beat the heat in Summer

 9 Tips to beat the heat in Summer

1. Making one's own cool packs 
2. Cooling down with frozen snacks
3. Make the fan more effective with a wet t-shirt / kameez
4. Use wet towels
5. Have a cool shower
6. Choose cold meals than hot
7. Cool down your feet
8. Distract yourself from all the heat areas / places
9. Give a break for yourself in summer

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Tips to Stay Healthy in Summer

Tips to Stay Healthy in Summer

It is easy to neglect our skin in the summer. The warmer, more humid weather means our skin isn’t as dry and itchy as it is in the winter; and the sun kissed look of a tan can make us feel better when we look in the mirror. But the lazy days of summer don’t mean we should be lazy with our skin care regime; in fact, we should be even more diligent. Follow these six easy steps for gorgeous summer skin.

1. Wear safe, non-toxic sunscreen, even on cloudy days

The worst sunburn I ever saw was on a person who thought she could stay out for hours without sunscreen because it was overcast. The sun’s burning rays are remarkably powerful and proficient, so wear sunscreen every day. When choosing a sunscreen, look for an SPF of at least 30, if you have fair skin. But don’t be seduced by super-high SPF numbers because their incremental sun protection diminishes as SPF increases, especially at higher levels. Many sunscreens with SPF from 50 to 100, for example, effectively block just 1-2% more sunburn rays than an SPF 30 products. Regardless of which SPF you choose, you should reapply often (ideally every 90 minutes), and always after swimming.

2. Avoid tanning beds

We now know that tanning beds are linked to cancer and are no safer than the actual sun, so think carefully about the risks you expose yourself to when you go to a tanning salon. If you really want some summer skin color, avoid tanning beds and choose a safer option, such as self-tanning towels and lotions. Be sure to check the ingredients label to ensure the base formulation is safe (avoid methylparaben and synthetic perfume if possible).

3. Exfoliate at least once a week, ideally twice

Dead cells sit on the surface of your skin making it look dull, rough and dry. By exfoliating, you are removing these dead cells, allowing your more radiant, healthier summer skin to shine through. Exfoliating also allows skin cells to regenerate more quickly, which keeps aging at bay. Whenever possible, choose a gentle, more natural exfoliator. Some “fruit acid” exfoliators such as alpha hydroxy acid and beta hydroxy acid (AHA and BHA) can actually be very harsh and cause significant irritation. Choose products with natural exfoliating grains instead.

4. Moisturize your skin

In the summer it is tempting to ease up on moisturizing because your skin may not feel as dry. But good moisturizers work over time, promoting healthy skin with consistent use. We don’t stop eating well or exercising in the summer, so we shouldn’t stop taking care of our skin. If you do happen to get a sunburn, act fast to mitigate the negative effects by moisturizing liberally and often with a lotion containing aloe vera. This will keep the burned skin well hydrated, and it will help to soothe the discomfort.

5. Have lots of summer fun, but don’t skimp on sleep

Lack of sleep can lead to increased levels of stress hormones, which may slow the production of collagen in the skin. When our skin stops producing collagen, it begins to lose elasticity and starts looking tired and worn.

6. Drink lots of water

Drinking water benefits how well your body functions and ultimately affects how your skin looks and feels. For example, proper hydration helps flush toxins from your body. When toxins build up, they cause organs such as your kidneys to work less efficiently, which has a direct impact on your skin. Sip water through out the day and consider following the 8 x 8 rule: drink eight 8 ounce glasses of water every day.

 

Different Ways to Beat the Summer heat

Different Ways to Beat the Summer heat

Summer in South Africa is no laughing matter. Everyone knows that sinking feeling when the weather report contains those red patches which indicate temperatures in the 30+ region. So what is there you can do, besides waiting for winter with bated breath? Quite a lot actually.

Avoid the sun. It sounds so simple, but clearly not everyone's doing this: stay out of the direct sun as far as possible between 10 am and 5 pm. Not only will you be cooler, but you will also not be suffering from the very unpleasant effects of sunburn. Seek out the shade or stay indoors.

Be an early bird. Organise your trips to banks and post offices and the supermarket for the early morning before the real heat sets in. Many shops are also open in the evenings. That way you can avoid boiling parking lots and other hot, tired customers.

Have a swim or a cold shower. Just remember that UV rays penetrate up to a metre into the water, so do take care. Lying on an inflatable mattress on the water could leave you with very severe sunburn. Cold water helps to cool down your core body temperature for quite a while after you get out out of the pool or the shower.

Cars are death traps. Don’t leave any children or pets in the car in the midday sun. Even with the windows open, on a hot day within minutes the interior temperature will be well into the high forties. This could be a real killer. This also seems obvious, but every summer there are instances of kids locked in boiling cars in parking lots.

Do a shutdown. Open windows in your home do not necessarily make things cooler. If a room does not get direct sun, chances are the temperature inside the house will be cooler than it is outside. This changes only when the sun goes down. That is the time to open up everything. Open doors and windows on opposite sides of the house - you might get a cross-breeze going.

Water, water everywhere. Your body sweats to cool you down and you dehydrate quite significantly in the process. If the temperature goes over 30 degrees Celsius, it is a good idea to drink up to eight glasses of water during the day. This holds true even if it is not hot. Keep a water bottle in your bag or in the car or on your desk.

Invest in air-conditioning. If you live in a place such as Upington or Pietermaritzburg, an air-conditioner is definitely worth it in the long run. Even if you only install it in one room, it could go a long way to making summer bearable.

Shield against the sun. This not only stops your car from getting damaged, it also stops the steering wheel from burning you if the car has been standing in the full sun for a while.

Go natural. Cotton allows your skin to breathe, unlike synthetic materials like nylon, which make you sweaty and uncomfortable.

Open up. Invest in a mosquito net and bars for your bedroom window or outside door, so that you can sleep with the doors or windows open. Just check your security arrangements.

Become part of the fan club. A fan goes a long way towards cooling things down. Putting a large plastic container of cold water in front of the fan also brings down the temperature quite considerably.

Emergency measures. If you are feeling the heat and you can’t seem to cool down, putting your hands, feet or face in cold water makes a big difference. These things can also be done at work in the office cloakrooms, or if you are working outside, in a bucket of water.

Hot, very hot. Don’t eat curried or other hot foods as they push up your heat levels. Salads and cold meats are infinitely preferable in the midday sun to braaied meat and oven-baked potatoes. And it is a healthier meal.

Time for a wet T-shirt? In an emergency, wrap wet towels round your feet or put on a damp garment.

(Susan Erasmus, Health24, updated January 2014)

Foods and its Uses

Foods and its Uses

MUSHROOM - EAR

Slice a mushroom in half and it resembles the shape of the human ear. And guess what? Adding it to your cooking could actually improve your hearing. That';s because mushrooms are one of the few foods in our diet that contain vitamin D. This particular vitamin is important for healthy bones, even the tiny ones in the ear that transmit sound to the brain.

BANANA (SMILE) - DEPRESSION

Cheer yourself up and put a smile on your face by eating a banana. The popular fruit contains a protein called tryptophan. Once it has been digested, tryptophan then gets converted in a chemical neurotransmitter called serotonin. This is one of the most important mood-regulating chemicals in the brain and most anti-depressant drugs work by adjusting levels of serotonin production. Higher levels are associated with better moods.

BROCCOLI - CANCER

Close-up, the tiny green tips on a broccoli head look like hundreds of cancer cells. Now scientists know this disease-busting veg can play a crucial role in preventing the disease. Last year, a team of researchers at the US National Cancer Institute found just a weekly serving of broccoli was enough to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 45 per cent. In Britain, prostate cancer kills one man every hour.

GINGER - STOMACH

Root ginger, commonly sold in supermarkets, often looks just like the stomach.

So it';s interesting that one of its biggest benefits is aiding digestion. The Chinese have been using it for over 2,000 years to calm the stomach and cure nausea, while it is also a popular remedy for motion sickness. But the benefits could go much further. Tests on mice at the University of Minnesota found injecting the chemical that gives ginger its flavour slowed down the growth rate of bowel tumours.

CHEESE - BONES 

A nice holey cheese, like Emmenthal, is not just good for your bones, it even resembles their internal structure. And like most cheeses, it is a rich source of calcium, a vital ingredient for strong bones and reducing the risk of osteoporosis later in life. Together with another mineral called phosphate, it provides the main strength in bones but also helps to power muscles. Getting enough calcium in the diet during childhood is crucial for strong bones. A study at Columbia University in New York showed teens who increased calcium intake from 800mg a day to 1200 mg equal to an extra two slices of cheddar - boosted their bone density by six per cent.

GRAPES - LUNGS

OUR lungs are made up of branches of ever-smaller airways that finish up with tiny bunches of tissue called alveoli. These structures, which resemble bunches of grapes, allow oxygen to pass from the lungs to the blood stream. One reason that very premature babies struggle to survive is that these alveoli do not begin to form until week 23 or 24 of pregnancy. A diet high in fresh fruit, such as grapes, has been shown to reduce the risk of lung cancer and emphysema. Grape seeds also contain a chemical called proanthocyanidin, which appears to reduce the severity of asthma triggered by allergy.

TOMATO - HEART

A TOMATO is red and usually has four chambers, just like our heart. Tomatoes are also a great source of lycopene, a plant chemical that reduces the risk of heart disease and several cancers. The Women';s Health Study,an American research programe which tracks the health of 40,000 women, found women with the highest blood levels of lycopene had 30 per cent less heart disease than women who had very little lycopene. Lab experiments have also shown that lycopene helps counter the effect of unhealthy LDL cholesterol. One Canadian study, published in the journal Experimental Biology and Medicine, said there was convincing evidence that lycopene prevented coronary heart disease.

WALNUT - BRAIN

The gnarled folds of a walnut mimic the appearance of a human brain - and provide a clue to the benefits. Walnuts are the only nuts which contain significant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. They may also help head off dementia. An American study found that walnut extract broke down the protein-based plaques associated with Alzheimer';s disease. Researchers at Tufts University in Boston found walnuts reversed some signs of brain aging in rats.