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The Hamman Turkish-bath is an ancient Eastern tradition, already known and appreciated by the ancient Egyptians, to benefit from the steam effects for our health.

The Hammam is a real rite of welfare, which has its specific ceremonial to be followed; Maghreb women use it to remove from your body grains of desert sand and relax while sipping a mint tea, known by toning .

To have a light skin perfectly smooth and you should perform a deep exfoliation to remove dead cells and give, both elasticity and firmness to the skin surface: it begins, then, by the “steam bath”, which opens the pores and helps with the sweating the elimination of toxins. Continue washing with a special black soap made of olive oil, which cleans and smooths the skin leaving it very smooth. One last step is the passage of a glove of horsehair on the whole body to be carried out by exerting a strong massage. Finally, the Eastern tradition suggests still remain a little to relax by drinking mint tea.

With a few tricks you can play even in a small house hammam and enjoy the same beneficial effects on health: you can scent the bath with eucalyptus essence, which is very aromatic and promotes the release of the respiratory tract, then saturated environment steam by the water heater.

By sitting in the tub, you go up to about 10 cm above the water level and warm, when the skin is well moistened, massaging it with a scrub cream, and from the ankles up toward the sides and shoulders. The movement must always be sensitive, from bottom to top.

In conclusion it is a nice hot shower and enjoying the famous mint tea.

The Turkish bath is more “wet” sauna and is therefore more delicate skin on the airways: it consists in a closed environment and waterproofed, saturated steam at a temperature between 40 C and 60 °. The sauna, however, is dry and comes up to 90 C °. The temperature lower than the dell’hammam sauna allows trattenervisi longer, but paying attention to the signals that we send our body and never exceed twenty minutes.

The Turkish bath, as well as purify and make more toned, supple and shiny skin, is used to combat stress, acne, insomnia, rheumatic pain, dermatitis, colds, and respiratory disorders.

Before you undergo the Turkish bath is necessary to conduct a medical examination, is mandatory for those who suffer from high or low pressure, heart or circulatory problems, kidney disease. The first effect of the heat is the dilation of blood vessels, improves circulation, it is necessary to pay attention to the time of maximum tolerance to heat. Your body signals you with the pulse of the times that it’s time to go out with a refreshing cold shower, and then return safely in the Turkish bath.

The beneficial effects of the Turkish bath will be visible in a short time: a more beautiful skin, improve metabolism and lose weight more easily. Those who want to customize your steam bath can be applied to the skin of essential oils.

Here is some tips and recommended procedure to follow to enjoy a quiet, relaxing and a nice safety Turkish bath:

1. Before entering, take a warm shower to prepare to the best skin treatment;

2. First you can drink a hot herbal tea to promote sweating during the Turkish bath;

3. When you are surrounded by vapors benefits, know that to facilitate the movement is preferable to lying down or even sit with your legs higher than the bust;

4.  Clutches with a glove of horsehair to stimulate circulation and remove dead cells.

Procedure

1. Revenue in the Turkish bath and choose a relaxing and comfortable position;

2. Don’t stay longer than 20 minutes. But, beware, if you stay longer take your pulse every 5 minutes;

3. Exit and take a cold shower (preferably with Jacuzzi);

4.  Returned Turkish bath for another 15 minutes;

5. Take a cold shower or better yet completely immerse for half a minute into the pan of cold water or, better still, frozen;

6. Once finished, accommodate  calmly for reaching the body normal temperature;

7. Lie down covering with a blanket and relax for at least 20 minutes;

8. Remember to restore the fluid lost by drinking a lot of water.

Finally remains only to wish you: Enjoy Turkish bath!

Benefits of natural and curative properties of grapefruits

Eating grapefruit in different salads, will determine the salivary gland to product more., helping digestion.  Grapefruit is an important tonic for your health.

Acidity

Despite bitter taste grapefruit has a fresh alkaline reaction after digestion. Juice is beneficial in the prevention and treatment and the acidity of many diseases caused by too much acid in the body.

Digestive Diseases

This fruit is good in preventing constipation. Grapefruit pulp action and help intestines level. It is beneficial in maintaining health at the intestines and also it  seams that prevent diarrhea and other diseases of digestive system.

Diabetes

The general opinion of many doctors is that grapefruit, by his property to have low level of sugar, not only is great in diabetics diet, but also helps preventing, by eating grapefruit between meals.

Fever

Grapefruit juice is good in the treatment of fever. He dies thirst and removes burning sensation caused by fever. You should drink mixed with water. Avoid adding sugar.

Malaria

Quinine contained in grapefruit is a natural treatment recommended in treating malaria. Quinine is it good and cold with fever.

Fatigue

Grapefruit is beneficial in the treatment of fatigue. If you drink a glass of grapefruit and lemon juice in equal amounts, will make you feel better after a day of work.

Urinary insufficiency

Grapefruit juice is very rich in vitamin C and potassium. Also can be used as medicine in treating urination caused by insufficient liver, kidney and heart diseases.

Everyone how wants to start a diet has to learn more about grapefruit. Grapefruit occupies a good place among the citrus flavor because of their properties. Are refreshing and qualities. They vary in color, the color of the shell can be from a yellow to pale pink.

Nutritive value

The fruit is nutritious and have almost the same properties as orange or lemon. Variant without seeds is better because it contains a larger quantity of sugar, calcium and phosphorus.

Values for 100 g of fruit:
- Water 92.0%
-Protein 0.7%
- Fat 0.1%

- Minerals 0.2%

- Carbohydrates 7.0%

- only 42 calories.

Grapefruit contains: Calcium 20 mg, Phosphorus 20 mg, Iron 0.2 mg, Vitamin C 31 mg.

Read more about Benefits of Grapefruit on a new article.

Probably you ask yourself how strawberries can be used in skin care and how strawberry mask makes a better face skin! Strawberry mask makes a wonderful cleansing and softening, because contains salicylic acid. Riding the skin of dead cells, strawberry mask allow the face skin to absorb moisture and look healthy and radiant.

Here are some recipes for strawberry mask.

Attention:

- strawberry mask is not recommended for persons with sensitive skin or sunburns.

- wash very careful the fruits before use them

- dry them using a paper towel

- use the mixture immediately or keep it in the refrigerator max 24 hours.

Recipe 1

Take 100 g of strawberries fruits and 50 g (5 spoons) of corn starch powder. Mash the strawberries and mix together with the corn starch powder till you will obtain a paste. Before applying the mixture on your face, clean the with warm water to open the pores, and leave the “cream” for 30 minutes to action. At the end, rinse it with cold water.

Recipe 2

Take 100 g of strawberries, mash them in a bowl, add 50 g of natural yogurt and 1 teaspoon of honey. Mix all together and apply it on the skin. Leave for 20 minutes and rinse it with cold water.

Recipe 3

Take a handful of strawberries and mix them with 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply on your face and leave it for 15 minute. Gently remove it with a wet towel.

Recipe 4

Froze 2 strawberries. The next day take them and massage your face and neck till they melts. Mash the fruits on the skin and leave it for 15 minutes. Stimulate blood circulation and keep the wrinkles appearance for later.

Recipe 5

For Oily Skin we recommend the following home made mask: 1 cup of strawberries, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 2 egg whites and 2 teaspoon of honey. Mix all together an apply on your face for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Health benefits of strawberries are multiple. Being a fruit rich in vitamin C, manganese and zinc, strawberries help your body to be healthy, gives you energy and takes care of your silhouette.

A study that i once read said that the fruits or vegetable shape give clues about the way they can help your organism. For example the strawberries not only look like a heart, but also was proved that will reduce the risk of heart disease, as researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health reported their findings in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. One of the health benefits of strawberries is that contain important heart-healthy nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, potassium and folic acid. Strawberry lower the levels of both total and LDL cholesterol, so-called “bad” cholesterol. 

Offers protection against rheumatoid arthritis, due to the rich content of vitamin C, vitamin B2, B6  offering protection against inflammatory poly-arthritis.

Regarding the skincare treatments using strawberries we dedicated an article with some cosmetic homemade recipes with strawberries. Read more!

The properties for which aloe vera is used in Aloe Vera skin care products are astringent,  moisturizer, humidifier and cleanser.

Aloe vera skin care products can be creams, shampoo, lotions, tooth paste, all of them containing extracts of aloe vera.

Natural aloe vera skin care products can be made at home, using leaves juice from plants older than 3 years, combined with animal fat. The preparation can be kept in the refrigerator for maximum 30 days. It is great for wounds, burns and other skin diseases: acne problems, seborrhea, herpes, red spots, psoriasis, eczema, skin irritation. Aloe vera juice is very good for removal and repair of dead skin and cells.

So, read the label of your cosmetic products before you buy them and search for aloe vera as ingredient. Aloe vera skin care products are very efficient. Use the properly!

We all have to learn more about Aloe Vera benefits. About the miraculous plant science has demonstrated that used as juice, gel or extract helps to cure different diseases or heal the body.

Here are some Aloe Vera Benefits:

HELPS DIGESTION

- it’s used in mouth & tooth care for reducing the gingivitis and plaque

- combat constipation

- reduce symptoms of stomach problems,

- prevents stomach ulcers

- facilitates digestion and intestinal transit

HEALS WOUNDS

- creams with aloe vera protect the wounds

- heal first to second degree burns

- showed antibacterial and anti-fungus activity

INFLUENCE ON BLOOD

- reduce cholesterol

- reduce high blood pressure

- boosts the oxygenation of blood

OTHERS

- Halts the growth of cancer tumors

- Eases inflammation and soothes arthritis pain

- Prevents kidney stones

- Helps the body nourish with minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glyco-nutrients

- Reduces triglycerides in diabetics and stabilizes blood sugar

- Is effective in cures for candida infections and genital herpes

There are more than 250 species of Aloe Vera. The reason about we decided to write on our web site about Aloe Vera is that we believe in his miraculous role for human body.

Ancients used Aloe Vera plant in different remedies to cure skin problems or health diseases.

Many products have Aloe Vera as ingredient, because was proved by the science, many scientific studies show it, that Aloe Vera extracts bring positive effects on fighting with diabetes, or blood lipids, etc. offering the amazing variety of healing benefits. There is used as aloe vera juice, aloe vera gel or extracts in cosmetic products.

Used in cosmetic products, it is known the soothing, moisturizing and healing properties of Aloe Vera.

Read more about the health benefits of Aloe Vera!

Health benefits of apple are very important. Apple is diuretic, helps tonic muscle, is refreshing, is good for intestinal antiseptic, laxative, low the level of cholesterol from blood, is anti rheumatically. Is indicated in the physical and intellectual depression, anemia, rheumatism, gout, obesity, conditions fever, gastritis, gastric ulcer, insomnia, headache.

Apple juice is one of the most popular juices for all ages. Consume 3-4 glasses a day before meals. Combined with other juices less pleasant to taste, give them a special flavor.

Apple juice contains:

- sucrose

- cellulose

- pectin

- acid malic

- mineral salts

- vitamins: B1, PP, A, C

- iron

- potassium

Here are some health benefits of apple, some natural recipes for your skin using apple:

FOR DRY SKIN

Make a mix from a 100 ml of apple juice, and 2 spoons of honey. Apply it on the skin, leave it for 20 minutes and clean it with cold water. Apply this treatment 2-3 times per week and your skin will look better and you will feel more beautiful.

FOR OILY SKIN

Make a mix from a 100 ml of apple juice, and 25 ml of lemon juice. Apply it on the skin, leave it for 30 minutes and clean it with warm water. Apply this treatment 2 times per week and your skin will be less oily. Result can be seen after the first application.