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DIY Remedies for Eczema

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Eczema is a non-contagious inflammatory skin disorder which affects epidermis and results in rashes and skin scaling on different body parts. It exhibits symptoms like dryness, itching, swelling, flaking, rough, blistering, redness, crusted sores, etc.

It can be acute or chronic and most common in children and people living in dry areas. It is caused due to weak immune system or inheritance which makes the skin to produce less oil and reduces the skin’s ability to lock the moisture. This widens the skin cells and that space is filled with bacteria or irritants causing eczema.

Allergies, stress, sweating, environmental irritants, hormonal imbalance, etc. are some reasons that trigger eczema. However, there is no complete cure for eczema but you can reduce the symptoms to a great extent with some natural home remedies along with your doctor advice.

Home Remedies for Eczema:

Listed below are some effective natural remedies for eczema that gives safe and long lasting results. Let’s get started.

Remedy – 1: (Coconut Oil)

Coconut oil has antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that remove bacteria and reduces inflammation. It penetrates deep into the skin to prevent dryness.

It has essential medium chain fatty acids and vitamins (E & K) that boost your immune system, soothes the skin by reducing the itching and irritation.

Steps to be followed…

  • Clean your hands and eczema affected area with lukewarm water.
  • Dry the area and apply some virgin coconut oil on eczema affected areas.
  • Massage it gently to get well absorbed into the skin and leave it on.
  • Repeat the application throughout the day on daily basis to get rid of eczema.

Note:

  • Or consume 2 – 4 tablespoons of coconut oil regularly to reduce eczema outbreaks.
  • Alternatively, pour 1 cup of melted coconut oil in your bathtub, which is filled with lukewarm water. Stir it and soak yourself for 30 – 45 minutes to reduce eczema.
  • Or use other natural oils like olive oil or jojoba oil or Shea butter or a combination of these oils instead of coconut oil for treating eczema.

Remedy – 2: (Aloe Vera)

Aloe vera has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that prevent skin infections and soothes the itching and irritated skin. It acts as a humectant that holds the moisture and prevents dryness and burning sensation. Also, it boosts up your immune system.

Steps to be followed…

  • Mix few drops of vitamin E oil in fresh aloe vera gel.
  • Apply it on eczema affected skin areas and massage gently.
  • Let it sit for few minutes and rinse off with water.
  • Dry the skin and continue applying this combination regularly for few days to get relief from eczema.

Note: Or simply apply fresh aloe vera gel (or) consume aloe vera juice by mixing in your favorite fruit or vegetable juices.

Remedy – 3: (Oatmeal)

Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that relieve itching, pain, and irritation caused by eczema. It also moisturizes the skin to reduce dryness, flaking and other discomforts associated with eczema.

Steps to be followed…

  • Add 1 – 2 cups of colloidal oatmeal to your bath tub (either tie it or pour it).
  • Fill the bath tub with lukewarm water and stir well.
  • Soak in this water for at least of 15 – 20 minutes and pat your skin dry gently using a soft towel.
  • Finally, apply some mild moisturizer on the eczema area and do the same regularly.

Note: Or simply mix 1 tablespoon of cold milk to 2 tablespoons of oatmeal to make a fine thick paste. Rub it on the affected areas and rinse off with cold water after 15 – 20 minutes.

Remedy – 4: (Chamomile Tea)

Chamomile has effective skin soothing and antioxidant properties that reduce the irritation, itching and inflammation caused due to eczema. It enhances your weak immune system and fights against the germs causing eczema.

Steps to be followed…

  • Add 1 tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers (or 1 teabag) in 1 cup of boiling water.
  • Allow it to steep for 15 – 20 minutes and strain the tea.
  • Then soak a clean piece of cloth or cotton ball in this tea and dab it on eczema affected areas.
  • Leave it on for 10 – 15 minutes and rinse off with water.
  • Repeat the same process for 2 – 3 times a day until your eczema symptoms have reduced greatly.

Note:

  • Or drink 2 – 3 cups of chamomile tea regularly to reduce swelling and irritation.
  • Alternatively, mix few drops of chamomile oil in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and apply it on the affected areas of the skin. Massage gently and repeat it twice daily.
  • Or have chamomile bath by placing a tie off some chamomile herb in muslin over the bath tub. Fill the tub with lukewarm water and soak yourself for 10 – 15 minutes. Dry your skin and apply some natural moisturizer.

Remedy – 5: (Turmeric)

Curcumin is an active ingredient in turmeric which exhibits antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that protect the skin by neutralizing the free radicals and prevents pain and irritation.

Steps to be followed…

  • Mix 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder in enough of milk to make it a fine paste.
  • Apply it on the affected areas and wait for few minutes to dry completely.
  • Rinse off with water and do the same process for twice daily till the itching and redness has cleared completely from the skin.

Note:

  • Or mix 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder to 1 cup of boiling water. Simmer it for 10 minutes and let it cool for few minutes. Drink this mix or use it to wash the affected areas.
  • Or internal intake of turmeric will provide best results against eczema. So, include turmeric in your daily diet.

Remedy – 6: (Epsom Salt Bath)

Epsom salt has magnesium that soothes the skin and makes the eczema patients to get more relaxed. It reduces itching and irritation along with the removal of toxins from the body. Bathing allows the moisture into the skin and applying moisturizer after bathing will seal the moisture properly.

Steps to be followed…

  • Add 1 – 2 cups of Epsom salt in your bathtub, filled with warm water.
  • Then add 10 – 15 drops of lavender oil in it and stir well.
  • Soak yourself in this water for about 15 – 20 minutes.
  • Dry your skin and apply some natural moisturizer.
  • Continue doing this same process for 3 times a week till your symptoms has reduced greatly.

Note: Or mix 1 – 2 cups of Epsom salt (or magnesium flakes), 1/2 cup of sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 10 – 15 drops of essential oil in your bathtub filled with warm water. soak in it for few minutes to get rid of the problem.

Remedy – 7: (Indian Lilac)

Indian lilac (or neem) has antimicrobial, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties that relieve you from redness, swelling, itching and irritation. It has vitamin E that moistures your dry skin.

Steps to be followed…

  • Add 1 tablespoon each of turmeric root, sesame oil and neem leaves in a blender.
  • Make it a fine paste and apply it on eczema affected areas.
  • Wait for few minutes till it gets dried and rinse off with warm water.
  • Repeat it once daily for few days to get relief from eczema symptoms.

Note: Use neem oil by pouring few drops in your bath tub, filled with warm water. Soak in it for few minutes and pat your skin dry. Apply moisturizer and repeat regularly.

Remedy – 8: (Diet Plan)

  • Fish oil has some essential fatty acids like omega – 3 fatty acids, which break down into their metabolites and thus close the skin surface. So, consume fish oil (with orange juice) or take capsules to get rid of eczema.
  • Regularly consume omega – 3 fatty acids like flaxseeds, nuts, fatty fish (salmon, herring, sardines, mackerel or tuna) as a part of your diet but avoid taking omega – 6 fatty acids.
  • Fermented cheese, alcohol, saturated fats, dairy products, wheat, sea foods, refined carbohydrates and sugars, strawberries, spicy & oily foods, animal protein, caffeinated beverages and carbonated drinks should be avoided or consume less to get rid of eczema.
  • Apples, brown rice, cucumber, carrots, cilantro, celery, complex carbohydrates, grapes, goat milk, kale, mushrooms, nuts, potatoes, pears, oolong tea, probiotics, parsley, raw fruits & vegetables, seeds (pumpkin, sunflower or sesame), spinach, garlic family, vitamins (A, C, D & E), zinc rich foods should be taken to prevent eczema.
  • Drink plenty of water and other liquids which hydrate your body and avoid any artificial foods or sweets.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Apply some thick and greasy vegetable shortening / corn starch + olive oil mix topically on eczema and cover it with a plastic wrap. Leave for 2 – 4 hours and repeat daily till the rashes calm down on the skin.
  2. Vitamin E oil plays an important role in protecting the body from free radicals and other damages. So, apply it regularly on eczema affected skin areas.
  3. Avoid hot baths or showers while suffering from eczema, as it worsens the skin and dries out the moisture levels. So, always opt for lukewarm water baths with mild cleansers or soaps.
  4. Spend some time under direct sunlight at the time of sunrise and sunset to grab vitamin D into the skin which improves immunity and to reduce eczema breakouts.
  5. Topical application of some combinational natural remedies like baking soda + water, honey, apple cider vinegar + water, warm carrier oils, lavender oil + olive oil, calendula herb, evening primrose oil, sandalwood, etc. will give relief from eczema and its symptoms.
  6. Always use organic and raw natural ingredients rather than its supplements or over the counter steroidal creams for treating your eczema.
  7. Make sure to keep a track record on all your daily activities like food, usage of any new products, etc. to know what causes any allergic reaction to your skin and then avoid eating or using those products.
  8. Regular application of moisturizing skin lotions which are free from fragrance or other irritating ingredients will help to hold the moisture and hydrate you.
  9. Avoid wearing tight – fitted, rough or scratchy clothes which are made of wool and other irritating fibers. Always choose loose fitted cotton or soft cloths.
  10. Try not to scratch your rashes especially at night time (being unconscious in sleep) to minimize the skin damage.
  11. Anything causing sweat will irritate the rash. So, always be in fresh without any excessive sweat on the body to get relief from eczema flare ups.
  12. Stress might worsen your eczema problem. So, always be in a relaxed mood and reduce your stress levels by doing yoga, deep breathing, and meditation.
  13. Consult your doctor for regular checkups to get rid of eczema along with its symptoms. Also, use a humidifier to add moisture to the air inside the room.
  14. Apply cold milk using a cotton ball to reduce the itching sensation and also prevents dryness.

DIY Home Remedies for Eczema
Soothe your eczema and calm down your angry skin by using these natural remedies at home. Let me know which one worked well in reducing your eczema by sharing your experience.

How to Detoxify your Body Naturally

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Simple Tips to Follow to Detoxify your Body

There is an inbuilt natural detox system in our body which helps to get rid of impurities and toxins from our body. In general, we came into contact with toxins in everywhere like in the food, air (we breathe), water, etc.

Our body detoxifies the toxins and the toxins enter into the body every time. So, to get rid of these toxins, we have to follow a detox diet to enhance the body’s natural detox process.

Detoxification helps to support the liver functioning and thereby maintains a natural balanced state in our body. Here we are going to learn about how to deal with toxins which accumulate in the body on a daily basis.

Detoxification will help to reduce getting sick, enhance your energy levels and strengthens your immune system. There are some excellent ways that make you easy to detoxify your body regularly.

Simple Tips to Follow to Detoxify your Body:

Here are some daily actions mentioned that help to detoxify your body naturally. All you need to follow them regularly. Let’s get started.

1. Lemon Water:

Lemon is very effective in detoxifying your body and reducing the harmful toxins. The citric acid and vitamin C content in lemon aids in producing bile in the liver and more bile means a smooth flow of food through your gastrointestinal tract.

It also alkalizes the pH level of the body and thereby makes it more resistant to disease-causing germs. Drink lemon water in the early morning (or) include lemon in your daily diet to grab this detoxification.

  • Squeeze 1/2 a lemon into 1 glass of lukewarm water.
  • Stir well and drink it in the morning on an empty stomach.
  • If you want, you can add a little organic honey in it.
  • But be sure to wait for 30 minutes to eat breakfast after drinking lemon water.
  • Do the same process daily to detoxify your body.

2. Water:

Every organ in our body needs water for metabolic process. It helps to flush out the toxins and thereby clears feces. So, drinking plenty of water (10 glasses) will help to keep the bowel and digestive system healthy which in turn keeps your body free from harmful toxins.

For best results, drink 1 – 2 glasses of water in every morning on an empty stomach (prefer to drink water stored in a copper vessel) for better functioning of the digestive tract.

3. Dry Brushing:

Dry brushing is a simple way to slough off the dead cells and harmful toxins that accumulate deep into the skin. It activates the sweat glands and thereby excretes toxins through sweat from the skin.

  • Stand upright in the bathroom and start dry brushing using a natural bristle brush or just a dry loofah.
  • Continue this dry brushing to the whole body for about 10 – 20 minutes.
  • Then after, go for a long warm bath and rinse your body with a cool shower.
  • Dry your skin and nourish the skin using a good moisturizer.
  • Repeat this dry brushing for 3 – 5 times a week on regular basis.

4. Detoxification Smoothies:

Fruits and vegetables like beetroot, kale, spinach, apples, pineapple, kiwis, oranges, pears, avocado, ginger, alfalfa sprouts, etc. will help to detoxify your body. Intake of green smoothies will help to remove toxic wastes by stimulating the digestive tract.

Here is a simple green smoothie recipe which aids in detoxification.

  • Pour a handful of spinach, 1/2 banana, 1/2 cucumber, 1 medium size apple (pieces), 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed and 1 cup of green tea (or) coconut water (or) non-fat yogurt in a blender.
  • Blend it for few minutes till it forms as a smoothie.
  • Pour this smoothie into a glass and drink it daily to get detoxify your body.

5. Oil Pulling:

Oil pulling is an Ayurvedic technique that removes harmful toxins from the body. It detoxifies the body and thus stimulates the metabolism-regulating hormones and thereby leads to weight loss.

  • It also freshen your breath, makes your teeth white and enhances oral health.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of organic coconut oil into your mouth.
  • Start swishing the oil around the mouth for 15 – 20 minutes.
  • After that, spit it out (not swallow it) and brush your teeth normally.
  • Be sure to wait for 30 minutes after doing this oil pulling.
  • For best results, do the same process daily in the morning on an empty stomach.

6. Green Tea:

Green tea is rich in antioxidants that help to detoxify the body by eliminating harmful toxins. So, switch to green tea rather than your regular coffee. It has polyphenols that help to promote the production of fat burning hormones which in turn boost metabolism and clears toxins.

  • Drink 2 – 3 cups of green tea (or any other herbal teas) to detoxify your body from harmful toxins.
  • Drink it daily to get rid of toxins and its effects on the body.

7. Get Deep Sleep:

Getting deep sleep is essential for proper functioning of your brain and other vital organs, as sleep will help to eliminate toxins from the body and thus makes you feel rejuvenated and refreshed. So, go for a deep sleep without having much late night parties or watching late night shows.

This late night sleep will delay the bowel movement or holding back the urine in the morning will make the body to reabsorb the toxins.

8. Exercises:

Sweat aids in eliminating toxins from the body and exercise is the best way to promote sweating. So, do some regular exercises for at least 30 minutes daily which helps to power up the lungs and gives proper breathing. It also makes your organs strong and improves your metabolism.

9. Say No to Toxic Substance:

Eliminate or lessen the intake of toxic substances when you’re following detoxification process. so, avoid the intake of coffee (caffeine products), alcohol, tobacco, packaged or processed foods, food that has chemicals or additives or preservatives, food that comes in cans or bags or boxes, sugars or artificial sweeteners, etc. which contribute to toxic buildup in the body.

It’s also important to reduce your stress levels, as stress is the main cause for going up of toxic levels in the body. So, managing your stress levels will help to detox the body on a daily basis.

10. Clean the Mouth:

Brushing isn’t enough to clean your mouth but you have to scrape your tongue daily to get rid of toxins inside the mouth. This thorough cleaning will help to remove harmful bacteria, fungi, germs, food debris and other dead cells from the surface of the tongue.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Always consume whole or organic foods like fresh fruits and vegetables that have soluble fiber, natural nutrients, enzymes and antioxidants that help to flush out the toxins from the body.
  2. Go for a sauna bath for at least once a week which helps to improve blood circulation and eliminates toxins through sweating.
  3. Give your internal organs some time to rest and rejuvenate by fasting for a day or two. Do this fasting process for once in 2 months to get detoxify your whole body.
  4. Any problem rises due to improper functioning of the digestive tract. So, consume more of probiotic foods to regain good bacteria which are essential to improve digestion and detoxify the body.

Try these natural ways to detoxify your body and share your experience with us in the below comments box.

DIY Natural Coconut Oil Moisturizer

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Moisturizers will play a key role in making the skin smooth, young and supple by hydrating and soothing it. Many cosmetic moisturizers contain chemicals that moisturize your skin but in a longer run, causes some side effects like over drying than before.

Why don’t we make a natural skin care moisturizer at home with simple ingredients rather than buying those expensive, chemical filled moisturizers? Yes, we can prepare the DIY natural moisturizer at home with a simple ingredient called virgin coconut oil, which has many essential properties used for skin care.

How Coconut Oil Moisturizes your Skin?

  • Coconut oil is natural oil that has an excellent moisturizing property which is used to nourish and moisturize the dry and dull skin.
  • It penetrates deeply and gets quickly absorbed into the skin (not greasy) to makes your skin soft and supple.
  • It has an antioxidant property that fights against the attack of free radicals which even damage your dry skin and also vitamin E in coconut oil helps to slows down the aging process.
  • It has antimicrobial properties that prevent the microbial infections on the skin.
  • It has anti-inflammatory and skin soothing properties which give relief from the discomfort caused with dry skin.
  • It has essential fatty acids and other nutrients that protect your skin from harmful environmental irritants.
  • Regular application of coconut oil will not only moisturize your skin but also reduces the flare-ups of eczema and psoriasis. It prevents dark spots, scars and other blemishes on the skin to give a natural glow.

DIY Coconut Oil Skin Moisturizer:

The below mentioned are some natural DIY coconut oil moisturizers that explained in detail. So, prepare them at your home and try it to get long lasting results, especially on dry skin.

DIY Coconut Oil Skin Moisturizer

Moisturizer – 1: (Coconut Oil)

Coconut oil acts as a natural moisturizer that prevents dryness and it is suitable for all skin types.

  • Apply enough virgin coconut oil (melted) on your skin after taking your bath.
  • Massage gently for few minutes and leave it on for another few minutes.
  • Then wipe off the excess oil from your skin and wear your clothes and makeup.
  • Repeat it regularly to enjoy your moisturized skin.

Moisturizer – 2: (Coconut Oil with Aloe Vera)

Aloe vera has essential nutrients, antioxidant and skin soothing properties that rejuvenate the skin and encourages the generation of new skin cells. It relieves you from the sunburned skin and fades away skin spots.

  • Extract fresh aloe vera gel from a small leaf and blend it.
  • In that, add 1/2 cup of virgin coconut oil and whisk it using a hand or electric whisker till you get a fluffy consistency.
  • Mix few drops of lavender and peppermint essential oils in it.
  • Transfer the mix into a glass container and refrigerate for few hours.
  • Apply it on your skin after your bath to lock the skin’s moisture.
  • Refrigerate the coconut oil – aloe vera lotion after every usage.
  • Continue applying this lotion regularly to get rid of a dry and damaged skin.

Note: Or mix 4 teaspoons of aloe vera gel, 2 teaspoons of melted coconut oil and 1/2 teaspoon of vitamin E oil in a blender. Blend it for a couple of minutes and add few drops of peppermint oil. Stir well and refrigerate it. Apply it on the skin to prevent dry skin and lips.

Moisturizer – 3: (Coconut Oil with Olive Oil and Beeswax Pellets)

This is an effective moisturizer that creates a barrier on the skin’s surface to prevent dryness and thus holds the existing hydration within the body.

  • Mix 1/2 cup each of organic coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil (or almond oil) and 1/4 cup of beeswax pellets in a heatproof jar.
  • Place this jar in a saucepan which is filled with water (covers 3/4 of the jar) on the stove over low heat.
  • Stir till the ingredients in the jar are melted and mixed well.
  • Then discard the hot water from the saucepan and replace it with cold water up to the same level.
  • Now add few drops of essential oil into this jar and stir it using a whisk till the texture becomes thick and creamy.
  • Apply this moisturizer on your dry skin and refrigerate it.
  • Repeat regularly to get rid of a dry and damaged skin.

Moisturizer – 4: (Coconut Oil with Shea Butter and Essential Oils)

Shea butter and coconut oil have excellent moisturizing properties that hydrate your skin and prevent dryness. Essential oils will nourish your skin and increases the shelf life of your natural homemade moisturizer.

  • Melt 1/2 cup of shea butter in a pan over low heat and add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in it.
  • Stir well and turn off the heat.
  • Pour this mix into a bowl and place it in a freezer till it turns into solid form.
  • Then add 10 drops of lavender oil, 5 drops of rosemary oil, 3 drops each of carrot seed and tea tree essential oil in it.
  • Whip the mix till you get buttery cream consistency and store it in a clean jar at room temperature.
  • Apply to your face and body to moisturize the skin properly.
  • Continue the application of this moisturizer till you get relief from the dry and damaged skin.

Moisturizer – 5: (Coconut Oil with Nourishing Oil and Essential Oils)

Coconut oil is a base oil that heals, hydrates and moisturizes your skin very effectively. Nourishing oils (like rosehip seed oil, borage oil, evening primrose oil, neem oil, emu oil, tamanu oil, carrot seed oil, etc.) will protect and nourish your skin. An essential oil has a healing, astringent, soothing and brightening effect on the skin.

  • Take a small bottle and fill 2/3 of the bottle with coconut oil.
  • Then pour few drops of nourishing oil and 4 – 7 drops of essential oil in it.
  • Shake it well by fixing its cap to mix all these oils.
  • Store it at room temperature and apply it on all over your skin.
  • Repeat it regularly for best results.

Moisturizer – 6: (Coconut Oil with Vitamin E Oil and Lavender Oil)

Coconut oil works well for moisturizing both oily and dry skin without the feel of greasy on the skin. The essential oil and vitamin E oil have an excellent healing and refreshing property on the skin.

  • Mix 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil and 6 drops of lavender oil (or tea tree oil) in 1/2 cup of coconut oil.
  • Stir well and apply it all over your skin.
  • Repeat as needed to get rid of your dry, dull and damaged skin problems.

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Tips and Precautions:

  1. Add a little of olive oil in your coconut oil lotion before applying for getting best results.
  2. Cleanse your skin (or face) thoroughly and pat dry it before applying any moisturizer or facial oil. So, the best time for the application of moisturizer is after taking your bath. Also, apply this moisturizer at night before bedtime and rinse your face in the next morning with lukewarm water.
  3. Massage your skin after applying moisturizer for proper absorption into the skin and lasts longer.
  4. Other than coconut oil, you can also go for any of these applications like dry skin brushing, butters (cocoa butter, avocado butter or shea butter), natural oils (olive oil, avocado oil, apricot kernel oil or sesame oil) and waxes (beeswax) or a combination of these things on your skin.
  5. For facial moisturizer, mix 2 teaspoons of almond oil, 1 tablespoon of cocoa butter and 5 drops of lavender oil and frankincense oil in 1/2 cup of coconut oil. Stir till you get a creamy texture and apply it on your face after washing to moisturize it.
  6. Coconut oil is anti-allergic (suitable for any skin type) but it’s better to perform a patch test on your skin if you’re a first time user of coconut oil before preparing these moisturizers.

Have you ever made your own moisturizer? Try these DIY Coconut Oil Moisturizers at home and share your experience with us in the below comments box.

8 Natural Ways to Grow Taller

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Do you look short than your friends? Are you a person who wants to know how to grow taller in a natural way? Height (especially in teenagers) will play a great role and makes the person feel confident.

Do you know that growing taller will depends mostly on genetics? The DNA that passed down by parents will determine 60 – 80 % and the remaining 20 – 40% will be influenced by your living environmental factors like diet, regular exercises, sleeping pattern, etc.

Always remember that once your growth plates (areas where the bones grow) have closed then your height will remain same. So, before that, you have to follow the below-mentioned techniques and some exercises that help to fulfill your dreams.

However, there are many height increasing medicines or treatments flooded the market but they won’t give effective results in increasing your height. The only key to increase your height and stay confident in the society is based on three key factors – healthy diet, regular exercise and sound sleep.

In general, the growth plates stop growing in the male at an age of around 20 years and for female, its 15 years. During puberty, both boys and girls will grow their height and weight rapidly but unfortunately, some unable to achieve their optimal height like everyone.

If you’re one among those people suffering from a low height (short) then stop worrying, as you can grow taller by simply boosting the human growth hormone (HGH) during the period of puberty. Wondering, whether it is possible to increase the height during puberty?

Yes, of course, here in this article, we will provide you some best tips and techniques that aim to boost up the human growth hormone naturally and keep you stay confident with your height. But the main thing you have to remember is when the growth plates close then you won’t grow your height naturally at any cost. The growth plates will stop growing naturally at the end of puberty.

How to Grow Taller:

We are not sure that you can grow height after puberty why because the growth hormones slow down and thereby lessen the growth of bones. Have a look at these amazing tips and techniques that help you a lot in increasing your height by boosting the human growth hormones naturally.

Let’s get started…

1. Sound Sleep:

Restless sleep will inhibit the functioning of your growth hormones. In most of the studies and researchers, it is proved that people who sleep for at least 8 hours at night will able to boost their growth. During sleep, the body regenerates the tissues and the brain helps to produce human growth hormones which enhance your height. So, get adequate and restful sleep to get rid of daily tensions (or stress) and to enjoy your height growth and a healthy body.

Here are few tips that help you to grab adequate sound sleep.

  • The most important thing to remember is to set your daily sleep schedule why because it helps to manage your time and makes it a healthy habit. So, set your time to go to bed at 9 – 10 pm every day and wake up 6 – 7 am in the morning regularly.
  • Try to complete all your works without staying late nights, as it will make you difficulty in falling asleep.
  • Always create a comfortable environment like switch off the lights to darken the room, cover the windows with curtains to prevent outside lighting or wear an eye mask to block those lights which makes you difficult to sleep.
  • Turn off the TV, computers and other electronic gadgets while going to bed and also keep your phone away from you while going to sleep why because it is harmful to the brain and distract your deep sleep.
  • Avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages which inhibits your growth and also steals your beautiful sleep time. Instead, drink chamomile tea or a glass of warm milk to enhance your sleep quality.
  • Prefer to take a warm bath at night before going to bed will help you to get deep sleep and thereby grow maximum height.
  • Also, few people will choose to do yoga or meditation at night to get rid of a stressful day and to get deep sleep.

2. Regular Exercises:

To boost your growth hormone, you have to perform some daily exercises (prefer to do under the instructions of your trainer). If you don’t have any trainer or instructor, cycling and swimming are the best weapons that stimulate your height.

Cycling will help to stretch and lengthen the legs but be sure to increase the height of your cycle seat gradually. Also, increase the height of your cycle handle to prevent slouch your back due to ruined posture. Cycling regularly will help to increase your height naturally and keep your bones strong and healthy.

However, there are different exercises that help you gain maximum growth in your height during puberty like stretching exercises, basketball, jumping rope, swimming, sprinting, etc. that will help to grow taller in a quick natural way.

Here are some best exercises that should try to stimulate your height naturally.

Hanging Exercises:

This is one form of stretching exercise in which you have to hang with your arms stretching over the head from a horizontal bar that helps to boost your height. You have to hang from a horizontal bar and hold the position for 10 seconds and repeat the same for several times before relaxing. You can also bring your legs up and down or side twisting and hold the position for few seconds before relaxing.

The Super Stretch:

Here you have to stand upright and try to stretch your arms over the head as far as possible. Try to lean your back slightly while performing this stretch. This super stretch exercise will make you feel that lower spine is stretching. For best results, try to hold the position for about 4 – 7 seconds and repeat it several times daily.

Toe Touching Exercise:

This toe touching exercise will help to improve the posture and thereby make you grow taller. For this, you have to stand upright first and then bend it to touch your toes and hold it for 4 – 7 seconds. This will elongate the spine and helps to warm up before intense exercise.

Although, combining this toe touching exercise and super stretch exercise will give the significant body stretch. So, perform toe touching and super stretch exercises several times daily.

Skipping Rope or Rope Jumping:

At times, this makes a fun game but do you know that it an effective exercise that helps you to grow taller by increasing your height during puberty. The simple technique is that when you’re jumping the body will erect and the back along with spine will be stretched.

This also makes the knees bend constantly while calves get expand vertically. Regular follow up of this rope jumping will help to add bone mass to your lower legs and thereby help you to gain a few inches of height.

Swimming:

Swimming helps to elongate the bones and muscles and thereby helps you to reach the adequate height. Most of the studies and researches, suggest doing swimming for at least 2 hours daily or 4 – 5 times a week on the regular basis to enhance your height growth in a short span.

Other Exercises:

Sports will also help the children to grow taller quickly. So, play basketball, baseball, badminton, shuttle, tennis, martial arts, cycling, walking, etc. will make you taller.

3. Healthy & Well Balanced Diet:

What you eat will also impact your height and weight. So, you should not ignore the importance of a healthy and well-balanced diet. Avoid consuming junk or oily or fast foods too much, as it restricts your growth. The balanced intake of all essential vitamins and minerals into the body will help to stimulate the production of growth hormones and thereby strengthens your bones and muscles.

Here is the diet chart which you have to follow them to grow a healthy height.

  • Vitamin C – vitamin C helps to strengthen your bones and thereby keep the cells and enhance the growth hormones to stimulate the growth of your height. So, consume vitamin C rich foods like berries, lemon, oranges, kale, etc.
  • Iron – iron is essential for the body to grow your height and weight properly. Have foods that are high in iron content like liver, red meat, egg yolk, pomegranate, etc.
  • Calcium – Calcium is an essential mineral that helps to maintain healthy bones and teeth. So, consume calcium-rich foods like milk and dairy products, green vegetables, fish, etc. to increase your growth faster.
  • Vitamin D – D vitamin is essential for human growth, especially in children. So, consume foods like fish, pork, dairy products, mushrooms, eggs, tofu, dairy products, alfalfa, etc. Or simply get adequate sunlight to your body at sunrise and sunset time only or else the harmful UV rays will cause some serious health and skin problems in the longer run.
  • Protein – Never skip eating foods that have a rich source of protein why because it will fasten the healing cell repair process and thereby support the growth process by boosting the growth hormone.
  • Zinc – Consume more of zinc-enriched foods like peas, chocolates, asparagus, oyster, and eggs to boost the healthy development of growth hormone and thereby you grow taller. Children who are with less height should eat enough zinc why because lack of zinc content will cause stunted growth.
  • Also, for best and quick results, you should develop an eating routine like three main meals along with 2 small healthy snacks in between meals. The best eating schedule will definitely enhance your metabolism and thereby promotes healthy height growth.

Note:

  • Always remember that if you want to grow taller and get confidence with your height then you have to consume other essential nutrients, including carbohydrates why because the lack of any nutrient in your diet will hamper your growth.
  • If you’re unable to consume enough vitamins and minerals through diet then you can go for supplements but make sure to consult your doctor first before taking these supplements for proper dosage as per your health condition.

4. Practice Good Posture:

In general, most people form a bad posture while sitting down on a computer or using handheld gadgets but over time, these postures will bend your spinal cord and thereby suppress your upper body and affect your normal height.

So, if you want to grow taller, you have to form a good posture like head aligns with the neck and spine in straight while sitting and standing. Although there are many stretching exercises that help to correct the damage caused by poor postures, the ideal one depends on the abnormal spinal curvature.

Develop and practice good standing and sitting habits in your daily routines. Always keep your head and chin up and shoulder back with the straight position while walking or talking or using a computer or electronic gadgets. Avoid using computers or phones for a longer time and make sure to take frequent breaks to avoid pressure on the neck and spine.

5. Water:

Drinking plenty of water at least 2 liters of water daily to stay hydrated and to grow taller. It helps a lot in improving digestion, boost up the metabolism and increase their growth hormone. But make sure to stay away from sugary drinks & carbonated beverages (soda), as they inhibit the growth hormone and delays your growth.

Other than water, you can also drink herbal teas, fresh water-based fruits, and vegetables, fruit or vegetable juices, soups, smoothies, etc. to flush out the toxins and to grow taller.

6. Avoid Growth Inhibits:

The first thing you should do is to stay away from harmful factors that hamper your growth and development. Such inhibitors include alcohols, drugs, caffeine, smoking, consuming steroids, etc. why because these will close the growth plates, hamper the bone development and won’t make you grow taller.

7. Height Growing Supplements:

There are many growth supplements available in the market that promise to work effectively in growing you taller whether during or after puberty. But remember that these supplements are filled with multivitamins and the combination of multi-nutrients that help to boost the growth hormone and metabolism but they don’t undergo enough researchers and leads to some serious unwanted side effects on the health.

Always make sure that your growth supplements contain 100% natural ingredients and are safe for your health and one such best herbal product is Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng). The best way is to mix 2 tablespoons of ashwagandha in milk and consume it at night before bedtime.

8. Strengthen your Immunity:

The immune system will play an important role in the growth of your height. So, maintain a healthy and strong immune system from not only keeps away from health problems or ailments but also make you grow taller. A healthy and strong immune system will prevent illness or health problems that hamper your growth.

Consume a healthy diet, drink more water and maintain good lifestyle habits along with some regular exercises will boost your immunity. Avoid consuming fast or processed foods and sugars and replace them with low-fat dairy products, proteins, whole grains, green vegetables and fruits (citrus fruits and antioxidant, omega – 3 fatty acids rich foods).

Tips and Precautions:

  1. If you don’t know what deficiency is causing lack of your height growth then consult your doctor to know the chances to increase your height and achieve maximum growth potential. Also, if you’re suffering from certain health conditions like rickets which will hamper your growth at an early age then consult your doctor for a healthy lifestyle and diet choices to grab maximum growth potential.
  2. A dress will make you look taller. So, follow these dressing tips that help you to look taller than actually, you are. Wear fit clothes (form-fitting styles), quit flat shoes and wear shoes with short heels or a wedge, wear black color clothes, wear skinny jeans and maintain short hairstyles.
  3. If you want faster ways to grow your height then consult your doctor to know about leg lengthening surgery or any other surgery along with the precautions which you have to take after this surgery.

Final Word:

Everyone wants to have a healthy height and weight but due to genetics or other environmental factors, they might be some people suffering from problems. Remember after puberty, you can’t grow taller even an inch naturally.

Try these natural ways to grow taller and enjoy your life. Do you know any other successful ways to grow taller? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

DIY Homemade Coffee Scrub

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DIY Homemade Coffee Scrub

Coffee is liked by most of us but do you know coffee scrub will provide many benefits to the skin like exfoliates the skin, prevents acne, lessens cellulite, fine lines and wrinkles and removes hyperpigmentation and makes our skin soft and glowing when applied regularly. Here are few listed below.

Benefits of Coffee Scrub:

  • It acts as an antioxidant that fights against the effect of free radicals on the skin.
  • It stimulates the growth of new skin cells and removes the shielded one from the skin.
  • It improves the lymph and blood circulation in the skin to reduce lumpiness and thus tightens the skin to prevent cellulite and aging problems.
  • It increases the production of collagen and elastin that minimizes the wrinkles and fine lines.
  • It exfoliates the skin effectively to remove dirt, dead cells and excess oil that makes your skin moisturize well.
  • It reverses the damage caused by the sun and makes your skin glow naturally.

So, now we are going to know how to make the coffee scrub at home and use it to get rid of many skin problems.

Homemade Natural Coffee Scrub:

Here are the 3 best ways of preparing and using a coffee scrub in your home.

Scrub – 1: (Face Scrub)

Exfoliating your face regularly will help to remove the dead cells, excess oil and other impurities that clog the skin pores. A coffee scrub has an exfoliating property that removes dirt and stimulates the body to produce new skin cells.

  • Add 3 tablespoons of coffee grounds and 1 tablespoon each of brown sugar and any natural oil (olive or almond or coconut oil).
  • Stir well to make a fine scrub paste.
  • Spread it on your face and massage it gently in circular motions for few minutes.
  • Let it sit for a minute or two and wipe it off with a clean washcloth soaked in warm water.
  • Finally, rinse your face with cold water to close the skin pores.
  • Dry your face and repeat it regularly for maintaining a healthy glowing skin.

Homemade Face Coffee Scrub

Note:

  • Or mix some Epsom salt and cinnamon in the above scrub and use it to get clear skin.
  • Also, mix 1 tablespoon each of coffee grounds and plain yogurt. Spread it on your face (oily skin) and massage gently for a minute or two. Rinse off with lukewarm water.

Scrub – 2: (Eliminating Cellulite Scrub)

Coffee grounds exhibit an amazing exfoliating property that removes dead cells and impurities on the skin and also encourages the growth of new cells to prevent cellulite.

This scrub tightens the skin to prevent lumpiness and stimulate proper blood flow. It has an antioxidant property that counteracts the effect of free radicals on the skin.

  • Add 1 cup each of coffee grounds and organic coconut oil in 1/2 cup of white sugar.
  • Stir well and rinse your body (especially where you’re suffering from cellulite).
  • Apply this mix on the damp skin and massage gently for a few minutes.
  • Rinse it off with warm water and dry your skin.
  • Continue doing this scrub regularly to get rid of cellulite.

Note:

  • Also, have some dry brush to exfoliate and stimulate the blood flow before going to your bath. Then scrub your body with this cellulite mix for best results.
  • Or use sea salt instead of sugar to get relief from the problem.
  • Or simply mix 1/4 cup of ground coffee to 1/2 cup of coconut oil in a bowl. Stir well to make it a paste. Apply it on the cellulite affected skin areas to clear the problem.

Scrub – 3: (Complete Body Scrub)

The rough texture of coffee grounds will exfoliate your body to remove excess oil and impurities. This full body scrub makes your skin look young, glowing and flawless.

  • Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup of organic coconut oil and 1/2 cup of coconut palm sugar and ground coffee in a bowl.
  • Stir all these ingredients and spread it on your body.
  • Scrub it gently on all over your body and rinse off thoroughly.
  • Store the remaining scrub mix in an airtight container.
  • Repeat it regularly on your entire body for great exfoliation.

Note:

  • Or for treating acne on your body, try mixing 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric (or cinnamon powder) and 1/4 cup of coffee ground in 1/2 cup of organic coconut oil. Spread on your skin and scrub it gently to get rid of the problem.
  • Alternatively, mix 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of honey and 4 tablespoons of coffee grounds in 6 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir well and scrub it on your body.
  • Or mix 1 teaspoon each of cinnamon and vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of coconut oil in 1 cup each of organic coffee and sugar. Stir well and scrub your body for 2 – 3 times a week.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Also, add some ground coffee to your face or body wash. Stir well and use it to exfoliate your skin for getting a smooth and glowing skin.
  2. The combination of coffee grounds and coconut oil (in equal quantities) will help to brighten your skin.
  3. Prepare ice cubes from freshly made coffee and apply it on the face to improve blood circulation, shrink pores and prevent aging process.
  4. You can also add your favorite essential oil to the coffee scrub and also for best results, use a coffee scrub on your damp skin.
  5. Other than using a coffee scrub, include few changes like rinsing your face thoroughly, consume a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, keep your mind and body free from stress, etc. to get relief from many skin problems.

Try these DIY homemade natural coffee scrubs and share your experience with us.

10 Amazing Coconut Oil uses for Skin Care

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The popularity of coconut oil has been increasing day by day in both inside and outside of the kitchen with its remarkable therapeutic properties. It is not only used as nutritious and delicious cooking oil but also widely used to moisturize your skin.

Coconut oil is loaded with good fats, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that provides instant energy, reduces bad cholesterol, fights microbes and strengthens your immune system.

Regular usage of coconut oil not only used to eliminate toxic ingredients from the body but also acts as a cost effective way to care for the body, as it penetrates deep into the skin with its low molecular weight and also it bond up with proteins.

Are you interested to know some surprising benefits of coconut oil on your skin to make it healthy and radiant? Then here in this article, we will came to know some best ways of using coconut oil on your skin.

How to use Coconut Oil on Skin?

Here you know some of the best reasons that make you to start applying coconut oil on the face and skin and thereby to grab the benefits from its therapeutic properties.

Let’s get started…

1. Skin Moisturizer:

Coconut oil acts as an excellent skin moisturizer that moisturizes and nourishes your skin to prevent dryness. This natural oil is solid at room temperature which is below 75 degrees F and gets melted when applied on the skin without any greasy or sticky nature.

It easily penetrates into the skin pores and moisturizes deeply to prevent skin tiredness, dryness or irritation. Regular usage will provide the best results in moisturizing the skin.

Here are some ways of using coconut oil as a moisturizer.

  • For Dry Skin – After taking your bath or washing your face and drying your skin lightly, you have to apply coconut oil on the skin. Massage it gently for few minutes to get absorbed into the skin. Wait for few minutes and wipe off the excess oil using a soft cotton towel.
  • For Oily Skin – Do you know that overproduction of sebum may be due to inadequate skin hydration? So, apply warm coconut oil liberally on the skin after rinsing with a mild soap. Let it sit for 15 minutes and wash the oil applied areas with warm water and dry with a soft towel. Continue this application regularly to condition your skin along with reducing sebum secretion.

Know More About Coconut Oil for Dry Skin

2. Natural Makeup Remover:

Are you one among those people who struggled to take off their make up? Do you know that it is a good skin care practice to remove makeup before going to bed?  Removing makeup will help the skin to breathe and prevent clogging.

Coconut oil is an excellent remedy used to remove the makeup better than commercial anti-grease products which contains sodium lauryl sulfate. Simply apply coconut oil on the face by using a cotton ball. Leave for 5 minutes and rinse the area with warm water and mild soap.

For removing eye makeup, close your eyes tightly and gently wipe off the area with the coconut oil dipped cotton ball. It is safe and easy way to remove makeup around the eye and other skin areas.

3. Deep Cleanser:

Cleansing your face regularly is essential for maintaining proper skin care why because no other part of the body gets exposed to makeup chemicals, pollution, dust, grease or toxins in the air and thereby clogs the skin pores.

Coconut oil is very gentle and cleanses your skin by exfoliating thoroughly. It helps to soften the keratin caps to prevent sebum trapped in the hair follicles. It dissolves the hardened sebum and brings up to the skin surface.

For dry to normal skin, Mix enough coconut oil in 2 tablespoons of almond flour until it forms a fine thick paste. Apply it on the face and neck and start massaging it gently in circular motions. Then dip a soft towel in warm water and squeeze. Place this warm towel on the face for about 10 – 15 minutes. Finally, rinse the area with warm water and then splash with cold water to close the skin pores. Pat dry the skin to apply a thin layer of coconut oil to lock the moisture levels.

For Oily skin, mix enough coconut oil in 2 tablespoon of rice flour/oatmeal to make a thick paste. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or few drops of lemon oil to this paste. Apply it on the skin and cover the area with warm wet towel for 15 – 20 minutes to open up the skin pores and to get rid of the accumulated dirt debris softened by the oil. Finally, rinse with mild soap and warm water.

4. As An Antibacterial Shield:

Coconut oil has lauric acid and other medium chain fatty acids that exhibit antibacterial properties that help to protect the skin from many potential pathogens, including bacterial infections like acne. The sebum filled whiteheads will enlarge to become acne vulgaris, with bacteria proliferating in the trapped sebum.

It not only clears bacterial infections like acne, boils and others but also helps to moisturize and deep cleansing. Regular usage of coconut oil will keep the bacteria under control and enhance the skin to prevent infections.

5. Protects Skin from Sunburn:

Coconut oil is used as a great remedy that protects the skin against solar radiation. However it won’t keep you safe if spend on the full day on the beach but if you apply it on the skin before stepping out of the house, it will help to escape the solar radiation during the brief periods out in the sun.

If you’re spending time in the sun without any kind of protection, then immediately apply some coconut oil to soothe the irritated skin and to reduce the damage. The antioxidant property of coconut oil will help to reduce the oxidative stress and soothes the burnt skin by reducing pain and inflammation.

6. Facial Wrinkles:

Due to the effect of UV rays, smoking, pollution and any physical injuries, the collagen may breakdown and thereby forms wrinkles or fine lines on the skin to mar the youthful look. Coconut oil when applied on the affected skin areas will penetrate deep into the skin and moisturizes to enhance the collagen production to prevent wrinkles.

The triglycerides in this coconut oil will attract the protein molecules which will ensure the timely repair of the collagen layer to reduce the formation of wrinkles on the skin.

7. Fungal Infections:

Coconut oil exhibits antimicrobial property that extends to the fungal infections of the skin. Fungal or yeast infections like ringworm, etc. will start as small patches of the dry, scaly or rough skin. So, applying coconut oil to the face as mask or spot application will help to clear these infections along with its symptoms by soothing the skin.

8. Prevents Premature Aging:

The oxidative stress due to UV rays, injuries, usage of harsh chemicals or environmental pollution will result in the premature aging signs. The facial skin is the most affected area because it is the only part which is most exposed to environment and its pollutants.

Coconut oil is gentle on the skin that not only moisturizes the skin but also acts as a physical barrier to dust and other environmental pollutants. It prevents premature aging signs by reducing the oxidative damage with its antioxidant property. It promotes the formation of collagen and keeps the skin smooth and supple.

9. Lip Balm:

Coconut oil is an effective remedy that not only soothes the cracked or chapped lips but also moisturizes your dry lips as a lip balm. All you need is to apply a simple coconut oil on your clean and scrub lips to get rid of crack and dryness.

10. Insect Repellent:

Coconut oil can be used as a base of all natural bug repellent salves that make you not to use other commercial chemical filled insect repellent on the skin.  Add 1 cup each of peppermint and catnip leaves in a double boiler in which 2 cups of coconut oil is warmed. Stir well and let it steep for about 5 – 6 hours and filter the oil into a wide mouthed container. Apply this as insect repellant oil on your face and other exposed parts of the body whenever you step out of the house.

Other Effective Uses of Coconut Oil:

  • It is used as a cheekbone highlighter by simply sweep a small amount of organic coconut oil on the top of your makeup and leave it like that to enhance your beauty.
  • It is used as an inexpensive natural antimicrobial shaving cream that not only shave your legs, hands and underarms but also makes it hydrated without any greasy feeling.
  • It acts as massaging oil to the whole body. Just apply coconut oil on all over the body and massage gently for few minutes to nourish your skin.
  • Used as a body scrub to clear the dead skin cells. Just simply mix coconut oil with coconut sugar and start scrubbing to reveal the smoother skin. Repeat it regularly for few times a week.
  • Dabbing coconut oil on cold sores will help to speed up the healing time with its antimicrobial property by alleviating the pain and thereby reduces the risk of discoloration or scarring.
  • Rubbing coconut oil as your cuticle oil will help to keep the germs at bay and also to loosen up the cuticles, making them easier to push back or cut.
  • Simply use coconut oil as a detox bath by adding 1/4 cup each of Epsom salt and coconut oil in a bathtub filled with lukewarm water to remove toxins from the body. For aromatherapy, add few drops of favorite essential oils.
  • Keeping skin hydrated is not only important for day time but also for night time. So, apply coconut oil as a night cream at night before bed time to all over the skin to get well moisturized.

Read More on Some Coconut Oil uses on the Skin.

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Coconut Oil for Acne

Final Word:

Always use pure, unrefined, cold pressed and virgin GMO free coconut oil instead of filtered oil for best results. Coconut oil doesn’t show any side effects like skin allergies or irritation on the skin. If you’re first time user then make sure to perform skin patch test to know whether they are allergic to it.

Try to use coconut oil regularly to grab these benefits to the skin. Do you know any other natural coconut oil uses for face and skin? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.