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Did you know that your nails can say a lot about your health?

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Many women take care of their nails so that they are strong, clean and free of infections. But be aware that the appearance of the nails is not only a question of aesthetics because we can see it as a reflection of our health. Our nails can change with the passage of time, and present some alterations that tell us that something is wrong with our body. It is important to learn to recognize the state of our nails to know how  nails affect our  health . Spoon-shaped Normal nails are slightly raised in the middle and fall in a curve towards the tip. If you notice that your nails have an opposite shape, that is to say with an upward curve or in the shape of a "spoon", it may mean that you have problems with anemia due to impairment made of iron. These problems can be relatively advanced and therefore require treatment as soon as possible. Peeling Our nails are made up of various layers of keratin , which give them a soft and uniform shape. If they start to...

Natural beauty: 12 tips for beautiful hair

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To have beautiful, healthy and attractive hair all year round, discover 12 essential beauty tips that are easy to carry out. 1st tip: Because your hair is constantly attacked by different sources of heat (hair dryer, curling irons, straighteners, sun ...), a hair protective oil is essential to protect it whatever the hair type. It is therefore important to apply a small drop of oil on the length and tip of the hair before any contact with heat. A small amount of oil is enough because if you put too much, you will grease your hair. 2nd tip: The hair is constantly mistreated and weakened between coloring, discoloration, pollution, heat, too frequent shampoos and repetitive brush strokes. To rehydrate and promote their growth, castor oil is ideal! Tips and tricks: - Coat the hair with castor oil, insisting on the tips. Massage the hair then wrap it in a warm towel. Keep if possible overnight and then shampoo. - Make your own repair mask using a mixture of two tables...

10 tips for a better lifestyle

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A balanced diet, sufficient sleep, a sporting activity ... having a healthy lifestyle is based on simple gestures to apply on a daily basis.  Follow our 10 steps to keep our body clean and better lifestyle . 1- Eat well For a healthy lifestyle, eat a balanced diet: limit fatty, salty and sweet foods (especially refined white sugar), and eat fruits and vegetables with each meal. Also respect your protein needs, avoid eating too much or too little. And above all, stick to the doses depending on the time of day: eat plenty at breakfast and light at supper. 2- Get enough sleep at a fixed time An adult needs to sleep between 7 and 9 hours a night. Try to go to bed as soon as you feel the first signs of fatigue so as not to miss your sleep train (which only occurs every 90 minutes!). A 15-minute nap is also recommended. Since your body needs benchmarks, try to wake up at a fixed time as much as possible.   6 rules of personal hygiene for children 3- Ha...

Tips for taking care of your hands

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Water, cold, cleaning, our hands are particularly exposed to bad weather and other external aggressions. Result: they weaken and dry out. To avoid redness, cracking and irritation, here are some ways how to keep our hands beautiful . Care n ° 1: hand scrub To find soft and beautiful hands, nothing like a good scrub that will get rid of dead cells. You can use a commercial exfoliating product or a homemade exfoliation by mixing two tablespoons of fine cooking salt with a little olive oil and lemon juice. Erase then rinse with clear water. Treatment n ° 2: the hand mask The skin of the hands is like that of the face, it needs appropriate care. A mask will restore your hands to a fine skin texture and will protect them against external aggressions. Tips for keeping your hands soft and stain-free Mix a teaspoon of olive oil with a tablespoon of honey and a few drops of lemon essential oil (or lemon juice). Honey and lemon have an anti-aging effect and olive oil no...

6 natural tips to improve sleep

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More and more difficult to fall asleep? You are not alone: 40% of French people are affected. However, there are natural solutions for how to improve sleep disorders . More and more of us are experiencing sleep disturbances or difficulty falling asleep. Sleep time, but also the quality of sleep, have important repercussions in your daily life: repercussions on your mood, your form but also your health, your weight and your intellectual capacities.  3 meditation exercises to improve your sleep So, all on sleeping pills? To be avoided of course! Especially since there are simpler and more natural solutions to improve sleep and have a better night. Natural solutions to improve sleep and get a good night's sleep If you have trouble falling asleep, consider changing your habits or your lifestyle. A healthier diet or less stress can considerably help you fall asleep. And improve sleep you can also help plants to sleep better. 6 tips to promote sleep Stay away fr...

5 tips for having good eyesight for longer

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Over time, the eyes become more prone to certain pathologist. By following these tips, you increase your chances of keeping good eyesight for longer. WE GIVE UP CIGARETTES Eye diseases have an important genetic component, but other factors play a role, including tobacco. "Smokers are four to six times more likely to develop AMD as they age,"   By an ophthalmologist and specialist in this degenerative age-related disease of the retina. It is characterized by the appearance of an increasingly large black spot in the center of vision, caused by the destruction of cells in the middle of the retina. This phenomenon is accelerated by tobacco, via the formation of free radicals. Cigarette smoke also precipitates aging of the lens. It loses its transparency, the vision becomes blurred: it is cataract. WE ADOPT AN ANTI-AGING DIET A diet rich in saturated fats and sugars damages the cardiovascular system, but also the vessels that supply the eye. "On the ot...

A balanced diet during pregnancy

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From the start of your pregnancy the question is that what to eat in pregnancy , adopt a balanced diet without alcohol. Certain foods are preferred because they provide vitamins and nutrients essential to your baby: folate or vitamin B9 in early pregnancy, then calcium, vitamin D, iron, slow sugars... WHAT DIET DURING PREGNANCY? A balanced diet is essential for your health and the good development of your baby. A balanced diet is eating: ·          five fruits and vegetables a day; ·          bread, cereals and other slow sugars with each meal according to your appetite; ·          dairy products three times a day; ·          protein (meat, fish or eggs), once or twice a day; ·          Water ad libitum. It is also important to limit your intake of fat, salt and...