1, makeup
Cosmetics contain a variety of chemical substances. The most worrying are preservatives belonging to hydroxyl benzoic acid. Statistics show that 99% of makeup products and 77% of the makeup removal products contain hydroxyl benzoic acid. It can imitate the female hormone estrogen. If women constantly expose to estrogen,it may increase the risk of breast cancer. A study shows that the probability if hydroxyl benzoic acid showing up in breast cancer tissues is as high as 90%. It may also damage male reproductive ability. The essence, pigment cosmetics contain mostly are artificial synthesis substances taking coal tar as raw material. Some of which have carcinogenic effect. Some cosmetics containing hormones also have serious impact on human health. The skin will be temporarily white and smooth. Once you stop applying, your skin will be in worse condition. Eyelid cream and face cream contain talcum powder whose molecules are similar to that of asbestos. If being inhaled, it can cause respiratory problems, asthma and even lung cancer.
2, dyeing hair
Frequent use of hair dye for a long time may cause permanent damage to the human body. Because in the process of hair dyes, large amounts of oxidants such as hydrogen peroxide, sodium sulfite, formaldehyde and sodium bisulfite as reductant etc will cause certain damage to the hair and scalp, leading to scalp pityriasis (dandruff), scalp seborrheic dermatitis and contact dermatitis. Benzene-containing substances and heavy metal salt can also be absorbed by the skin, causing damage to blood, liver and kidney.
3, perming
The main components in perming agent are thioglycolic acid which have strong irritant effect to skin and mucous membrane and para-phenylene diamine, a toxic substance which can result in allergies, dandruffs and hair loss, If they are for long-term use, it can lead to skin cancer, leukemia, bladder cancer and other serious diseases.
4. Whitening and spot removing
Whitening cosmetics are often added with some special composition, such as kojic acid. It can inhibits tyrosinase activity, thus control the pigmentation of the skin. A large amount of kojic can cause vitiligo accompanied by strong irritation. The chemical properties of kojic acid itself are not stable. The pyran in Kojic acid can be carcinogenic.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Foods good for the yellowing teeth
1, Celery
Coarse fiber is like a broom sweeping away all the food residues. Chewing help to stimulate more secretion of saliva, balance the ph value inside the oral cavity and exert antibacterial effect.
2, Banana
Tropical fruits contain high content of Vitamin C which can maintain healthy gums. If there is serious deficiency of Vitamin C, the gums will become brittle and more vulnerable to sickness such as swelling, bleeding gums, teeth loosening or falling off.
3, Cheese
Calcium and phosphate can balance the PH value in the oral cavity, avoid acid environment of beneficial for bacteria breeding and tooth decay.
4, Mustard
Mustard contains isothiocyanates that can inhibit the streptococcus mutans breeding which can cause tooth decay.
5, Mint
Mint contains alkene compounds which can go through blood circulation and reach the lungs. When you breathe, you will feel freshness
6, Water
Right amount of water can keep the gum moist and stimulate saliva secretion. After eating, drinking water can take away food residues and and the nutrients for bacteria so as to protect the teeth from dental damage.
7, Green tea
Green tea contains a large number of fluoride which can react with the apatite in teeth, exerting acid and moth-proofing. Catechins in green tea can reduce streptococcus mutans in the oral cavity and at the same time eliminate bad breath.
8, Onions,
Sulfur compounds in onion is a strong antibacterial ingredient. It can kill streptococcus mutans which leads to tooth decay.
9, Mushroom
Mushroom can help reduce dental plaque.
Coarse fiber is like a broom sweeping away all the food residues. Chewing help to stimulate more secretion of saliva, balance the ph value inside the oral cavity and exert antibacterial effect.
2, Banana
Tropical fruits contain high content of Vitamin C which can maintain healthy gums. If there is serious deficiency of Vitamin C, the gums will become brittle and more vulnerable to sickness such as swelling, bleeding gums, teeth loosening or falling off.
3, Cheese
Calcium and phosphate can balance the PH value in the oral cavity, avoid acid environment of beneficial for bacteria breeding and tooth decay.
4, Mustard
Mustard contains isothiocyanates that can inhibit the streptococcus mutans breeding which can cause tooth decay.
5, Mint
Mint contains alkene compounds which can go through blood circulation and reach the lungs. When you breathe, you will feel freshness
6, Water
Right amount of water can keep the gum moist and stimulate saliva secretion. After eating, drinking water can take away food residues and and the nutrients for bacteria so as to protect the teeth from dental damage.
7, Green tea
Green tea contains a large number of fluoride which can react with the apatite in teeth, exerting acid and moth-proofing. Catechins in green tea can reduce streptococcus mutans in the oral cavity and at the same time eliminate bad breath.
8, Onions,
Sulfur compounds in onion is a strong antibacterial ingredient. It can kill streptococcus mutans which leads to tooth decay.
9, Mushroom
Mushroom can help reduce dental plaque.
Monday, August 12, 2013
How to lose weight in summer?
Drink more water
Drinking more water can accelerate the body's metabolism, eliminate toxin and effectively solve the problem such as dry skin. Replenishing sufficient water can timely supplement the moisture that the body loses. The amount of water that one needs to drink per day are associated with activity, environment, and even weather change. Normally the moisture one needs for a day is about 1.5 liters or so. If calculated by cup, it is eight glasses of water. But it also depends on one's daily activity amount. One reasonable way to do is to drink one hundred ml to one hundred and fifty ml of water each time and drink it every twenty to thirty minutes.
To lose weight, you should keep a bottle of water with you whether you are outside or in the air-conditioned room. Don't wait until you get very thirsty. Supplementing water in time is more important than any other way of weight-loss.
Do less strenuous exercise
Don't think that exercise is the best way to lose weight. In summer, it is the time when your Yang qi is at its fullest. Exercises help bring Yang qi to your body. High temperature in summer and strenuous exercises may help you slim down, but you will after all have some discomforts due to excessive absorption of Yang qi.
It is suggested not to for strenuous exercises between 10 AM to 4 PM. But you should pay more attention to small daily exercises, such as taking the stairs instead of elevator, do some simple stretching and workout. If it is not enough, in the evening, you can go play badminton together with your friends.
Eat less snacks
A lot of people like to eat ice creams and drink a lot of chilled and sweetened drinks in summer. Many think the sugar that they get from these can offset by exercises. The fat content of them is more than you imagine. They can contribute to your weight loss significantly.
Drinking more water can accelerate the body's metabolism, eliminate toxin and effectively solve the problem such as dry skin. Replenishing sufficient water can timely supplement the moisture that the body loses. The amount of water that one needs to drink per day are associated with activity, environment, and even weather change. Normally the moisture one needs for a day is about 1.5 liters or so. If calculated by cup, it is eight glasses of water. But it also depends on one's daily activity amount. One reasonable way to do is to drink one hundred ml to one hundred and fifty ml of water each time and drink it every twenty to thirty minutes.
To lose weight, you should keep a bottle of water with you whether you are outside or in the air-conditioned room. Don't wait until you get very thirsty. Supplementing water in time is more important than any other way of weight-loss.
Do less strenuous exercise
Don't think that exercise is the best way to lose weight. In summer, it is the time when your Yang qi is at its fullest. Exercises help bring Yang qi to your body. High temperature in summer and strenuous exercises may help you slim down, but you will after all have some discomforts due to excessive absorption of Yang qi.
It is suggested not to for strenuous exercises between 10 AM to 4 PM. But you should pay more attention to small daily exercises, such as taking the stairs instead of elevator, do some simple stretching and workout. If it is not enough, in the evening, you can go play badminton together with your friends.
Eat less snacks
A lot of people like to eat ice creams and drink a lot of chilled and sweetened drinks in summer. Many think the sugar that they get from these can offset by exercises. The fat content of them is more than you imagine. They can contribute to your weight loss significantly.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Drink less cold beer in summer
Cold injury taste should not drink on an empty stomach
Elders used to say, even in hot weather, don't figure cool drink frozen drinks too much. GeYan explanation, TCM believes that the climate is hot in summer, the human body operation function is abate, the spleen and stomach defence function is relatively decreased, choose cold drink will only add to the burden of spleen and stomach, sun be the spirit and the human body. For the taste cold constitution of the people, it is recommended that any drinks should not be too low, so as not to damage the normal metabolism of human body and function.
According to related research, under appropriate temperature, the components of beer can coordinate and balance. To achieve the best taste, the best temperature for drinking is 8 to 10 degrees Celsius. Low temperature freezing can easily destroy the nutritional ingredients of beer. If your spleen and stomach function more normal, you can drink some beer below normal temperature but remember not to drink too much. At the same time, you should drink with your stomach empty. Drinking on an empty stomach can cause gastrointestinal vasoconstriction, gastric spasm and abdominal pain.
A variety of people should avoid drinking beer
In summer, many people like to drink beer, but it is not for everyone. Some people with chronic diseases such as gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, liver disease, gallstones, gout, hypertension, diabetes need to be careful.This is because of the composition of beer. The oxalic acid in beer will increase the amount of uric acid in the body. Patients with high uric acid should not drink it. Drinking beer and can lead to higher blood pressure and gastric mucosa damage, etc.
Elders used to say, even in hot weather, don't figure cool drink frozen drinks too much. GeYan explanation, TCM believes that the climate is hot in summer, the human body operation function is abate, the spleen and stomach defence function is relatively decreased, choose cold drink will only add to the burden of spleen and stomach, sun be the spirit and the human body. For the taste cold constitution of the people, it is recommended that any drinks should not be too low, so as not to damage the normal metabolism of human body and function.
According to related research, under appropriate temperature, the components of beer can coordinate and balance. To achieve the best taste, the best temperature for drinking is 8 to 10 degrees Celsius. Low temperature freezing can easily destroy the nutritional ingredients of beer. If your spleen and stomach function more normal, you can drink some beer below normal temperature but remember not to drink too much. At the same time, you should drink with your stomach empty. Drinking on an empty stomach can cause gastrointestinal vasoconstriction, gastric spasm and abdominal pain.
A variety of people should avoid drinking beer
In summer, many people like to drink beer, but it is not for everyone. Some people with chronic diseases such as gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, liver disease, gallstones, gout, hypertension, diabetes need to be careful.This is because of the composition of beer. The oxalic acid in beer will increase the amount of uric acid in the body. Patients with high uric acid should not drink it. Drinking beer and can lead to higher blood pressure and gastric mucosa damage, etc.