ho to get white teeth

How to get white teeth

Who don’t want to have a Hollywood smile? Often this snow-white smile is something that you need to create the perfect image.Dazzling smile gives its owner the confidence and draw attention of the others. But what can we do if looking at the mirror we can’t see this snow-white teeth? Actually, it’s not a global problem, all you need is just to take care of your teeth, make them healthyand try to avoid those things that can harm them.

First of all, you should find out the reasonsfor stained teeth.

As well as many other problems with health here it’s also all about nutrition. Eating healthy diet is one of the main principles. If you want to have white teeth you have to change your food habits: limit your consumption of coffee, dark wines, cool drinks, cigarettes, alcohol. You should eat those products that include corn, it will help you to strengthen your teeth and prevent from forming yellow dental calculus. Fresh apples and carrots may serve as a natural toothbrush. If you like sweets then it’s better for you to rinse your mouth with clean water every time after consumption. Good intake of milk and strawberry gives an excellent whitening effect.

You should brush your teeth at least twice a day. Brushing, rinsing and flossing lead to healthier and whiter teeth. Proper dental hygiene is essential; it gives us the ability to remove plaque. It’s not recommended to use one type of paste for a long time, you should change it.  You should alternate various types of pastes: whitening toothpastes, containing fluoride (strengthen your enamel), pastes for the treatment of gum disease.

Regular visiting the dentist is necessary as a preventive measure and treatment of the teeth.

Natural methods for getting white smile:

-          Ordinary baking soda can give a good whitening effect on your teeth (as tooth powder). Can be used at most once a week.

-          You can rub your teeth with the inner side of lemon crust, lemon juice can be useful if rinse your mouth (it contains vitamins and have a whitening effect).

-          As it was already mentioned strawberry can also serve as a natural whitener.

-          You can make your own toothpaste at home: mix salt, a little amount of pasta, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda.

-          Actually, there is one more interesting fact. There is a way to achieve the visual effect of whiter teeth. The whole thing is in making your make-up more intense with dark eye shadows, tone and lipstick, since the darker your skin, the whiter your smile will look.

And, of course, besides natural methods, there are some artificial. The dentist can offer a few methods: teeth whitening gels, teeth whitening strips and laser teeth whitening. Each of these methods can guarantee an excellent result. The only question is the price and duration of effect and, of course, the effect on your teeth. If white teeth in a short period of time is not a necessity for you, than may be it’s better to use natural methods, that take more time, but keep your teeth healthy.

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How to Get Rid of Acne and Pimples

How to Get Rid of Acne and Pimples

The basic mechanics behind acne are as follows: Oil glands that produce sebum on your face can get clogged by things such as dirt, dry skin flakes, or the oil itself. Once the pore is clogged, it creates an area that is like an infection where this pebble-like blockage is considered a foreign entity. The situation is made worse by bacteria that thrive within the blockage and cause further irritation of the skin. Bacteria live on your face naturally, and in fact they cover our entire bodies, but within the conditions of a pimple they cause a rush of white blood cells to come to the area to fight off the infection.As white blood cells do their work, they turn into pus that can fill the pore as well. The resulting redness and swelling is what we see on the surface as pimples. The frustrating thing is the bad acne we see today actually started forming several weeks ago. So as you can see, it is a long developmental process that takes time to get rid of. You can’t just slather on a litre of acne cream and hope to “zap” the problem away.

1. Healthy Living

Take care of healthy living with regards to drinking a lot of water, getting exercise, sleeping enough at night time, and reducing reduce stress levels. Your body and skin are inter-connected so taking care of your overall health impacts your skin. What you do now will have long-term impacts on your skin in the future.

2. Washing Your Face

You should wash your face twice a day with a gentle skin cleanser. One washing in the morning and once before bedtime is the best way to go. Avoid bar soap on your face or anything too abrasive. You won’t be doing yourself any favors by over-washing so don’t over do things because it won’t get rid of acne any faster. Be careful about using hot water or taking long hot showers (especially in winter) because this can strip your skin of moisture. Use gentle motions rather than trying to scrub your acne away.



Look for the best acne products that will preserve the moisture and integrity of your skin while killing bacteria as well. Comprehensive treatment systems that include several components are often more effective than any one product alone. Make sure to budget adequately because some treatments can be quite expensive.

Say No to Popping!

3. Diet

Your diet should be a healthy mix of all four food groups with a good dose of fresh fruits and vegetables to get your skin acne free. Chocolate and oily foods don’t actually cause acne, but it never hurts to eat right and take care of your body. Snacking is great to give your metabolism a boost during the day and an excellent way to get some fruits and veggies into your diet.

4. Bad Habits

Avoid things like smoking, sun tanning, and drinking too many sugary or caffeinated beverages. All of your bad habits can result in nasty things accumulating in your pores and forming blockages.

5. Trial and Error

As for which creams or lotions to use to get rid of pimples, there is no one answer for everyone. Some products will work for people, while they will inspire complaints about their ineffectiveness from others. So it might take a bit of trial error to find which product works best because even the most popular product might not be effective for some people. Pay attention to your own skin care and don’t sit back while hoping for a solution.

6. No Popping

Don’t pop your pimples if you can help it. It might make things worse, especially if you have sever acne. It’s obviously tempting to get rid of acne by popping it, but at best it’s a temporary solution. You can end up spreading bacteria which leads to more acne formation, or you can put yourself at risk for forming acne scars. Sometimes you just have to be patient and let a pimple die down naturally while giving your treatment time to work.

Clear Skin...and Jazz Hands!

7. No Touching

We’ve already mentioned the dangers of touching your face to often, but remember there are more things that come into contact with your face than your hands. Don’t forget about your hair, pillowcases, and clothing. Make sure to keep your hair trimmed, well washed, and out of your face. Wash pillowcases thoroughly so that there’s no detergent residue left over that can aggrivate your skin.

8. Let it Breathe

Give your skin a breather from time to time. You don’t need to have medicine on your face every second of the day. Your face is naturally resilient and it will help to let it heal naturally from time to time. Acne products can contain some pretty harsh ingredients and you don’t necessarily want to constantly expose your skin to certain treatments, especially if it’s not the right one for your skin type. Some acne products are designed to get rid of the problem but they might not focus on overall skin health. Also make sure you take off all your makeup before you go to bed.

9. Help from a Skin Doctor

See a dermatologist! You can’t always deal with how to get rid of acne all by yourself. Get help from someone who knows what they are doing and can prescribe more powerful treatments if needed. Looking for acne tips on the net is fine, but you can find out so much more with one trip to a good dermatologist. Your dermatologist will be able to assess the situation and give you his professional opinion about how to get rid of acne on your face. Remember you need to get a referal from your family doctor first. Good dermatologists sometimes have long waiting lists so don’t let the problem slide for too long. It can be intimidating to see one for the first time, but you’ll be glad you did when you come one step closer to better looking skin.

10. The Right Acne Products

Aim for Healthy Skin rather than just looking for overnight results that may not last. What usually results from brute force methods such as over-treatment or popping pimples is that your skin will get worse. Acne can spread to other areas and your skin walls can get thinner and therefore more susceptible to further damage or problematic conditions. With daily care and the right treatment, clear skin can be right around the corner! People every day look for new ways to get rid of acne naturally and sometimes the difference between those who succeed and those who fail is a matter of perserverence. So never give up. If something doesn’t work then move to the next option. Even the best medications take time, so be patient and stay dedicated.

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How to Lose Weight - The Basics of Weight Loss

At it's most basic, losing weight is about burning more calories than you eat. That seems simple enough, but if were really that simple, none of us would have a weight problem. Too often we take drastic measures to see results -- diets, pills or those weird fitness gadgets on infomercials that promise instant success. Maybe you lose weight but what happens when you go off that diet or stop that crazy workout program? You gain it all back and more. The real secret to weight loss is to make small, lasting changes. The key is to forget about instant results and settle in for the long run.

Rules of Weight Loss

To lose one pound of fat, you must burn approximately 3500 calories over and above what you already burn doing daily activities. That sounds like a lot of calories and you certainly wouldn't want to try to burn 3500 calories in one day. However, by taking it step-by-step, you can determine just what you need to do each day to burn or cut out those extra calories. Below is a step by step process for getting started.

1. Calculate your BMR (basal metabolic rate). YourBMR is the amount of calories your body needs to maintain basic bodily functions like breathing and digestion. This is the minimum number of calories you need to eat each day. Keep in mind that no calculator will be 100% accurate, so you may need to adjust these numbers as you learn more about your own metabolism.
2. Calculate your activity level. For a week or so, keep an activity journal and use a calorie calculator to figure out how many calories you burn while sitting, standing, exercising, lifting weights, etc. throughout the day. Another, easier option is to wear a heart rate monitor that calculates calories burned. After a week, add your totals for each day and average them out to get a general idea of how many calories you burn each day.
3. Keep track of how many calories you eat . For at least a week, enter and track your calories online (e.g., with Calorie Count ) or use a food journal  to write down what you eat and drink each day. Be as accurate as possible, measuring when you need to or looking up nutritional information for restaurants, if you eat out. After a week, add your totals for each day and average them out to get a general idea of how many calories you eat each day.
4. Add it up. Take your BMR number and add your activity calories. Then subtract your food calories from that total. If you're eating more than your BMR + your activity calories, you're at risk for gaining weight.

Example:

Mary's BMR is 1400 calories and she burns 900 calories with regular exercise, walking around and doing household chores. To maintain her weight, she should be eating 2300 calories (1400 + 900= 2300). However, after keeping a food journal, Mary finds that she's eating 2550 calories every day. By eating 250 more calories than her body needs, Mary will gain about a pound every 2-3 weeks.

This example shows how easy it is to gain weight without even knowing it. However, it's also easy to lose weight, even if the process itself can be slow. You can start by making small changes in your diet and activity levels and immediately start burning more calories than you're eating. If you can find a way to burn an extra 200 to 500 calories each day with both exercise and diet, you're on the right track. Try these ideas:

Instead of...	Do this...
An afternoon Coke	Drink a glass of water. (calories saved: 97)
An Egg McMuffin	Eat a small whole wheat bagel +1 Tbsp of peanut butter (calories saved: 185)
Using your break eat sweets	Walk up and down a flight of stairs for 10 minutes (calories burned: 100)
Hitting the snooze button	Get up 10 minutes early and go for a brisk walk (calories burned: 100)
Watching TV after work	Do 10 minutes of yoga (calories burned: 50)

Total Calories Saved: 532 (based on a 140-pound person)

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How to get relief from the sore throat

How to get relief from the sore throat

Winter is one of the most beautiful periods of the year, but at the same time it could be really dangerous to our health. Sore throats are quite common and almost always a non threatening condition. But still it can be really painful, uncomfortable and cause a great discomfort.

In fact a sore throat is a visible inflammation or redness of the tissues and it makes eating and swallowing quite excruciating. Still it can clear up on its own in several days without any particular treatment, unless it’s something more than just a soar throat; in that case it’s better to consult the doctor. There are several ways to ease discomfort and give some relief by natural remedies.

-          First of all you should exclude from your menu hot, fried, heavily salted and spicy dishes.

-          Especially useful in this period are kissel, porridge (oatmeal) and mashed potatoes, vegetable sauce or fruit sauce. Soups are also may play their role, but what important here is that they should be warm, but not hot.

-          It is important to drink more (not less than 2.5 liters a day).

-          Warm milk with honey can turned out to be the best cure for you.

-          Take 3 fig berries and dip them in a glass of boiling milk, cook it for 10 minutes. You should drink it warm but not hot.

-          Take one teaspoon of linden flowers and a glass of hot water, infuse it. Keep it that way for 20 minutes, filter it, and then add a teaspoon of honey. You should drink a quarter of the cup three times a day.

-          Another remedy is a tea made with lemon, honey, apple, cayenne and cider vinegar. Add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, the juice of 1/4 lemon, one teaspoon of honey and a pinch of cayenne pepper to a cup of hot water and then stir it. It’s suggested to take 4 cups a day.

-          You can also use different gargles. The most effective are the salt water gargle and gargle with mint mouthwash.

-          It’s useful to brush your tongue, since removing the buildup on your tongue you can lessen the soreness in your throat.

-          Sitting in a steamy shower or bath can also ease the effect of soar throat.

-          It’s better to avoid cigarette smoke.

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how to get enhanced digestive system

How to get enhanced digestive tract

You can’t even imagine how important digestive tract for your health is. Care about it will make you feel much better.  This is sad but many people suppose that taste must be satisfied at all costs and sacrifice digestive system to taste. You should follow the recommendations below to have good digestive health.

1. The choice of products plays the most important role. You should choose high quality foods. Cook using fresh products only. Healthy mix of foods makes the organism self-healing.

2. Right chewing is essential. This is the stage number one in digestion. You do not only break down big chunks of food when you chew, you stimulate the saliva flow mixing it with food. Enzymes start digesting carbohydrates and attack bacteria too.

3. Water is very good for your health, and you should care about it but all is good in right time. You should not drink water during meals – this is not good for your digestion because water dilutes your saliva. Therefore you should drink water half an hour before meals and one hour after meals.

4. You should have enough dietary fiber in your nutrition. Eat fruit, legumes, beans to get it.

5. Eat whole foods, the ones that were not processed. For instance, if you eat an apple this is healthier food than apple juice. Organic foods are better for your digestion. Foods must be close to the way they look originally.

6. Fruit should not be eaten as dessert after big meal. The matter is that you can make fruit useless when you eat fruit with other foods. All kinds of fruit are low in protein and therefore should not be mixed with foods that contain protein. Foods with protein stay long in the stomach because it takes much longer for your stomach to break the protein. Fruit become rotten during this time bringing you harm. Eat fruit on an empty stomach.

7. If you want to have proper digestion you should relax after big meal. Do not spend energy on other muscles and let digestive organs receive their portion of blood. When you move you do not let your body work in a right way.

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