Showing posts with label cinnamon. Show all posts
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Fight Your Back Acne Using Natural Remedies

We all have to put up a constant fight against acne and pimples which may break out at any time not only on our face but also shoulder, neck, back, chest and even under arms. That’s a big fight! It becomes a cause of concern for us as it is triggered by the same elements that trigger the facial acne: overactive oil organs, bacteria’s and dead skin coagulating.

Your back may experience different types of skin break outs like Whiteheads similar to the ones you experience on your face and acne caused due to clogged pores which lead to blisters and cysts. Not only is it agonizing but also make it difficult for you to be able to wear clothes of your choice.



To manage your problem of back acne, you could try out these natural remedies at home to soothe the acne and eventually get rid of it without the use of chemical laden cosmetics. You could try out these few natural home remedies to heal your back acne problem.


Oatmeal scrub is a gentle body scrub that can be used anytime for any skin type to clear the skin of excess sebum oil. It clears your skin off dirt and opens up the pores helping the skin revive and gain it.


Apple cider vinegar fights acne like no other. It inhibits inflammation and bacterial growth responsible for skin breakouts also it helps balance the pH level of skin. The vinegar can be diluted in little water and applied on the affected area, rinse it off after 10 minutes and apply a moisturizer.


Honey is useful as it keeps the acne prone area hydrated. It’s helpful in preventing infection as it is an antibacterial and antibiotic agent. Dabbing honey on the affected area and leaving it for atleast 10-12 minutes will leave the skin smooth and eventually help get rid of acne. You can rinse it off using water.


This is yet another tested effective remedy for back acne treatment. This essential oil has natural anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that treat acne. The usage of it helps the oil penetrate deep in the skin and cure the dryness and inflammation of the skin.


Cinnamon is known to have anti- bacterial properties and even battle yeast based diseases. When applied on the acne prone area it wipes out microbes that are behind acne breakouts. It’s powder can be applied directly on the affected area. Leave it for 10 minutes. It can be applied once daily if the acne situation is bad.


Aloe vera natural gel or organic aloe vera gel can also be used which helps kill the bacteria causing acne, reduce inflammation and promote healing. It can be simply applied on the affected area and repeated 2-3 times a week or to make it more affective it can be mixed with ½ tsp honey and pinch of turmeric, all mixed well together and applied leaving it for 15 minutes and then washing it off with cold water. This can be repeated once daily.


Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Foods That Battle The Risk Of Diabetes Amongst Children

The alarming rate at which Type II or lifestyle diabetes amongst kids is fast catching up across the world has become a cause of concern. The Type II diabetes prevalence amongst children is attributed to the worldwide growing trends of sedentary lifestyle and junk foods forming a crucial part of diet.



India has the highest number of adult diabetes cases with over 20 million population affected by it and the case of children is fast catching on with over 70,000 reported with Type I below the age of 15 and 40,000 with Type II below the age of 15 years with an increase of 5 per cent each year. The sedentary lifestyle with regular munching on junk foods has increased the risk of obesity in children, making them more vulnerable to diabetes.  This scenario calls for a greater awareness amongst both the children and their guardians about the future health risks from the disease.



Type II diabetes can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle regime, food habits and regular physical activity.  We attempt to list a few do’s and don’ts that will help your children keep diabetes at bay and lead a healthier lifestyle.

Include Spices

It’s not the food alone but also the spices that can put us to diabetic risk as they also play a crucial role in lowering blood sugar level. They also are excellent antioxidants that prevent tissue damage and inflammation caused due to high blood sugar. Children with diabetes are also found to be at higher risk of blood pressure which could lead to cardiac problems in the long run. The most beneficial spices to go along with in this case are cinnamon and cloves.

Brown Rice Instead of White Rice

Whole grains are more advisable over processed carbohydrates as they are rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins intact in them than processed foods. It is found that replacing the daily serving of white rice with brown rice lowers the risk of diabetes by 16% also brown rice is effective in controlling blood sugar levels.

Vinegar Before Meals

After several researches in the field it was proven that if ordinary vinegar if taken before a meal, it helps control the blood sugar as the blood sugar level substantially reduces and also prevents the risk of diabetes right at its onset.

Dark Chocolates 

Researchers delving into the subject have shown that dark chocolates improve insulin sensitivities and prevent Type II diabetes. Significantly they also reduce bad cholesterol and regulate the blood pressure to normal leading to improved blood functioning.

Since children love chocolates, it would be a good idea to give them this often and get them to stay healthy!

Citrus Fruits 

Children ailing from diabetes are known to have lower levels of Vitamin C in their bodies, which is essential, as they are great antioxidants too. It is low fat, filling, fibrous with ample nutrients in them, required for the body.

All these little efforts will go a long way in checking the risk of diabetes in your children at a tender age and let them live a healthy holistic life.