Travel Tips for Russia

Russia is becoming increasingly popular with tourists due to its rich cultural heritage and its popular cities of Moscow and Saint Petersburg. If you are planning or are going on a trip to Russia, then we suggest you consider some of the following travel tips.

Familiarise yourself with Russia

Do some reading around Russia before you visit it to find out a bit about the country. To give you some insight, Russia spans nine time zones and is the world’s largest country, with landscapes ranging from frozen tundras in Siberia and the endless wheat fields and pine forests of central Russia to the mountains and palm trees of the Caucasus in the South. The population was approximately around 140 million according to the last census with Central Russia, which includes Moscow, being the most densely populated area.

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The Botox Theory

Botox is a toxin produced by the Bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. Botox is quite generally used product in Cosmetic Science. It causes facial paralysis of muscles. It gives rise to Botolism, which is probably associated with food poisoning. Little and diluted quantity is safe for users and this causes weakening of muscles in a very controlled manner.

Botox is usually administered through an injection to the patient’s body. It is injected in or near the body part or skin area which is to be treated. The botox dose is prepared as per the body part and the treatment required. Botox is generally available in powdered form. A blend of this powder and a liquid is then prepared by the surgeon as per the patient and treatment. It is then injected into patient body. the cosmetologist or plastic surgeon decides the most appropriate place in the patient’s body to inject the mixture to get the most desirable results. If it’s used for treating blepharospasm, frown lines, strabismus or related parts, the patient may be administered some supplementary dose in depending on the body weight and the treatment undergone. Well if botox is being used for underarm sweating treatment, you may have to receive some extra Botox doses in every 6 to 8 weeks or whenever the symptoms seem to appear.

The 1980’s approval of FDA(Food and Drug Administration) seeks our attention over botox advantages, that it stops uncontrolled blinking and laziness in human eyes. Botox is needed by almost all cosmetic industries these days. It’s used to remove or minimize the appearance of wrinkles and facial creases on people. Continue reading “The Botox Theory”

Superb Foods That Fight Cancer: Bel Fruit, Wild Elephant Foot Yam, And Sessile Joyweed

Some of the best cancer-fighting foods like the bel fruit, elephant foot yam and sessile joyweed come from Indian ethnomedicinal plants. Not only are they safe to eat, these foods are second to none, considering the staggering amount of research that has been carried out for the benefit of the rest of the world.

Bel Fruit (Limonia acidissima)

If travelling to India for tourist purposes, you can put your mind at rest concerning food-poisoning as this condition is completely treatable by juicing some bel fruits from the market. To your relief, the sweet tamarind flavored juice will energize you and you will be up and about in no time. However, you can incorporate these fruits into your diet for some great health benefits.

The bel fruit has a high phenolic and flavonoid content: phenolics to prevent and treat cancer; and phenolics, to kill off cancer cells.

On ripening, the wood apple, as it is also called, emits a pleasant smell that permeates the air. When the hard shell is broken open with a hammer, the pulp is scooped out with a spoon and eaten like a pudding.

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Benefits of Coconut Water for Flu Treatment: Cure Dehydration, Upset Stomach and Nausea

Flu season is here, so it’s time to discuss the benefits coconut water can have for treating dehydration, nausea, and upset stomachs. Flu, is short for influenza and is a virus that causes dehydration, stomach pain, nausea and aching all over the body. Having the flu is an awful experience, especially for young children. This article showcases how coconut water alleviates the symptoms mentioned above and also has flu treatment recipes to get you on your way to a speedy recovery.

For your body’s immune system to work at it’s most efficient, your body has to stay properly hydrated. Coconut water has all five electrolytes your body needs to do this. Potassium is the main electrolyte needed, because one, 8.5 oz serving has 15 times more potassium than other sports drinks, like Gatorade or VitaWater.

Because you’ll be more hydrated, you’ll be feeling better and, it’ll also get you cured, faster, because your immune system will be operating more efficiently. Continue reading “Benefits of Coconut Water for Flu Treatment: Cure Dehydration, Upset Stomach and Nausea”

How Interesting is Vinegar?

Lowly vinegar, and we are talking about apple cider vinegar or brown rice vinegar, has several uses for health. Standard white (grain) vinegar is distilled by a process which removes nutrients.

Many claims have been made for the benefits of vinegar, and it is a fact that vinegar, whether used as a supplement or a cooking ingredient, provides calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus and iron. It also does NOT contain saturated fat, cholesterol, or sodium. Vinegar has been used as a supplement or medical treatment for thousands of years.

In addition to the results from the use of vinegar, it is inexpensive, easy to use (take it straight, mixed with water, or in a dressing), and not likely to cause adverse reactions.

Cider vinegar and brown rice vinegar appears to be of help as an antiseptic, nutritional supplement, and digestive aid.

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16 Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Cinnamon is considered one of the oldest spices and unsurpassed ingredient in the kitchen. It has a very pleasant smell and taste and is used as an addition to fruit salads, pies, and other desserts. Many people like the coffee that sprinkled with a little cinnamon, because it gets a special flavor. It may also be added to tea and other drinks.

In fact, one has to distinguish between two types of cinnamon. One is Ceylon cinnamon, which is better and recommended for consumption. The second is the Chinese cinnamon, which is of lower quality, and as such is suitable for industrial production fresheners, scented candles and the like. Chinese cinnamon is not recommended in the diet because it contains more coumarin than allowed. Ingredient coumarin in larger doses can cause liver and kidney damage.

See why cinnamon is good for your health.

1. It controls blood sugar levels – Several studies have shown that cinnamon has a positive effect on blood sugar levels. Cinnamon is a popular natural remedy used by people suffering from type 2 diabetes. Continue reading “16 Health Benefits of Cinnamon”

Harmful Effects Of Junk Food

Listed below are some important health complications caused due to sumptuous consumption of junk food.

Lack of energy:

Junk foods do not contain any nutrients that are beneficial to the human body. In most cases, these foods are filled with harmful carbohydrates, fats and cholesterol that do not provide any useful energy. As a result, somebody consuming junk food has reduced level of essential nutrients thereby causing weakness in the body.

Poor Concentration:

One disadvantage of consuming junk food is that it contains high amount of oil and fat. As a result, human body finds this food difficult to digest and needs to spend high amount of blood and enzymes. When a person consumes junk food in excess, a major portion of blood in the body is diverted to the intestine. As a result, the person feels drowsy and suffers with reduced concentration.

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Acute Telogen Effluvium Vs Chronic Telogen Effluvium

Telogen effluvium can be chronic or acute. The main characteristic of these conditions is excessive shedding that occurs fairly evenly throughout the scalp. Because of the diffuse pattern, this condition is also referred to as “diffuse hair loss.”

Most women will experience at least one bout of acute telogen effluvium in her lifetime. Although it is natural to panic when large amounts of hair suddenly begin falling out, there is rarely need for concern as the shedding is short-lived and doesn’t cause noticeable thinning–unlike the chronic version which can lasts years, causing severe thinning and much distress.

Both conditions are the body’s response to an undesirable condition. When the body feels a change, disturbance, imbalance or shock to the system, the hair growth cycle can become disrupted. Hairs that should continue to grow go into a premature resting period instead. There is no way to detect that this is happening. Approximately three months later these resting hairs begin to fall out. The excessive shedding will alert us that telogen effluvium has occurred. When attempting to identify the trigger it is important to think back to the previous months for clues. Continue reading “Acute Telogen Effluvium Vs Chronic Telogen Effluvium”

A Stem Cell Serum That May Be Better Than Botox

One of the most popular and effective beauty treatments on the market today is Botox, a substance that when injected into the muscles near the site of fine lines and wrinkles will make the area smooth. Since approved for cosmetic purposes in 2002, millions of women and men have received Botox treatments.

Stem cell cream like Luminesce is an alternative to Botox when it comes to making lines and wrinkles disappear. Adult stem cells are used to create growth factors in a special stem cell serum, after which the stem cells are discarded. The resulting stem cell cream, Luminesce, contains peptides and proteins that stimulate the body to produce collagen, elastin and other substances that keep the skin youthful and soft.

Botox is made from botulism, virulent bacteria that cause food poisoning that can be very serious and even fatal. In the doses it is used in cosmetic procedures, however, it is not harmful. It blocks the messages sent from the brain to the facial muscles and effectively paralyzes the site into which it is injected. Crow’s feet around the eyes will disappear because there is no communication to tell the skin to contract. Botox is injected into the muscles around the eyes, in the forehead and other places where wrinkles and lines tend to form. Continue reading “A Stem Cell Serum That May Be Better Than Botox”

Benefits to Using Apple Cider Vinegar for Your Dog’s Health

I am sure you have heard of using apple cider vinegar for natural remedies in people, but have you heard of using it for your dog’s health? Apple cider vinegar can help with digestion, gas, constipation, bladder stones, and urinary tract infections. It is used to deter insects such as mosquitoes, fleas and tics. It can relieve skin conditions, and even take away the odor of skunk.

Many herbalists recommend the use of vinegar. It is recommended that you buy vinegar made from cold pressed, organically grown whole apples to get the benefit of the naturally occurring enzymes.

In it’s natural form apple cider vinegar is a natural antibiotic, antiseptic, and deodorant. It helps to remove tooth tartar; prevents tooth decay and hair loss (even mange), prevents and heals gum disease.

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