Pistachios, along with almonds are an ancient nut. Their availability has been documented centuries ago where they were cultivated and consumed. Originating in Middle Eastern countries, they have also been unearthed in Turkey where their trees date back to 7000 BC. It is said the Romans took the crop to Europe and one emperor started […]

Acne develops when there is excess secretion of oil or sebum from the sebaceous glands. This increase in secretion clogs the skin pores with dirt and dead skin cells and creates a favorable environment for bacteria to multiply in the skin pores resulting in skin eruptions or acne. More than eighty five percent of people […]

Before we get into the treatment process of acne, let us first understand what they are and how these rather painful red swollen eruptions are formed. Acne is nothing but the outward manifestation that occurs in the pores of our skin due to it becoming blocked. This blockage is a result of excessive secretion by […]

Apium graveolens or more commonly known as celery is a vegetable which is devoid of any calorific value but at the same time offers a lot of nutritional benefits. If one could bear its strong flavor, then consuming this vegetable in large amounts would do a world of good in gaining from its nutritional content […]

Almonds are perhaps the best source of nutrients that are beneficial to the human body. It comes packed with minerals, vitamins, anti-oxidants, phytonutrients, fats, enzymes and calories. Considering this power packed source of nutrients as a ‘nut’ is not entirely correct. In fact it is the seed of the almond fruit and its nutrient content […]

Acne develops due to the abnormal secretion of oil or sebum from the sebaceous glands located in our skin. Now when this excessive secretion takes place, the oily surface at the pores of our skin attracts dirty and other matter that results in the clogging of the pores, giving rise to bacterial activity. This typically […]

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acnes’ breakout when the oil secreted from the sebaceous glands in the skin trap dirt and impurities and cells of dead skin which blocks the pores. Besides, there are other predisposing factors such as a poor diet, hormonal imbalance, hereditary factors, certain medication and even being exposed to […]

The main cause of developing acne on the face, the neck, the back or the chest is due to the pores in our skin becoming blocked. And this blockage is due to accumulation of dirt and other foreign matter at the pores our skin. These get trapped in the excess oil secreted by the sebaceous […]

Acne is a skin manifestation that occurs when the pores in our skin become blocked, giving rise to bacterial activity. These outbreaks are characterized by inflammation and redness and appear on the facial region, the neck region, the chest area and the back. This blockage is a result of excess of oil secretion from the […]

If you have ever done any health-related research you have probably already determined vitamin E to be absolutely indispensable to your organism. One of the ways in which vitamin E tends to be crucial for you is its ability to replenish your skin and keep it flawless. Granted, there are many other strategies to beautifying […]