Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Caffeine

A morning cup of coffee may protect you from skin cancer, a new study suggests. The study found that caffeine kills cells damaged by ultraviolet light. Damaged cells trigger skin cancer. A study of more than 90,000 Caucasian women found that for each cup of coffee consumed, the risk of developing some skin cancers decreased 5%.

Exposure to UV light is a primary cause of skin cancer. Cells damaged by UV rays can mutate or become cancerous. The caffeine interrupts the production of a protein that keeps damaged cells alive and thriving. By suppressing this protein, the damaged or pre-cancerous cells self-destruct.

Adding caffeine more than doubles the number of cells that die off. The findings may be used to develop topical treatments with caffeine to prevent or halt some skin cancers.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Lemon Water

Lemon is an inexpensive, easily available citrus fruit. It is widely used in cookings, garnishing, n etc.

Lemon juice consists of about 5% citric acid that gives a tart taste to lemon. Lemon water makes a healthy drink, when taken in the morning. Lemon water is a refreshing drink, known for providing numerous health benefits. It is also a good regimen for beauty care.

It is known to have antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-ageing, anti-fatigue n anti-inflammatory preperties. It boosts immine system, improves digestion n maintains overall health. It can be used to treat various health conditions n prevent infections.

Lemon water is the best source of vitamin C n anti-oxidants. It removes harmful, free-redicals fr the body n improves immune system. Lemon water also acts as a blood purifier.

Lemon water is used to prevent n treat different infections as well as to control allergies. Due to its antoseptic preperties, it is effective in healing wounds. Lemon water is helpful in relieving symptons of sore throat, or asthma.

Lemon water plays an important role in maintaining digestive health. It boosts metabolism n improves functioning of the digestive system n prevents various digestive probs like constipation, indigestion, nausea, heartburn n parasites. It also helps dissolve gallstones.

Lemon water is effective in body cleansing n detoxification. it maintains good health by eliminating harmful toxins from body.

Lemon water also strengthens the liver functioning n stimulates it to produce more enzymes essential for different body preocesses.

It is also beneficial for people with urinary tract infections. Lemon water is helpful in treating arthritis and rheumatism. Daily consumption of warm lemon water is one of the effective remedies to get rid of obesity and belly fat.

Besides, daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. It rejuvanates the skin ang gives a clear, radiant n glowing complexion. Lemon juice is one of the best home remedies for acne control. It can also be used to treat various skin diseases like eczema. Application of lemon juice on the skin is effective in preventing sunburn.

If you apply lemon water to your hair for a few minutes and then rinse with water, it will make your hair clean n shining.

Lemon juice, if externally applied on the nostrils, can help stop nosebleeds and control bleeding gums, when massaged onto the gums. Lemon juice combined with glycerin is effective to heal chapped lips.

So, start your day in a healthy way with energising lemon water now!!!