Protect Your Heart With This Powerful Smoothie

 You must know that the heart is a very important organ for our bodies. But, do you take care of yours? 

All the vital functions depend on the heart since it works as a pump that distributes the blood through the whole body. 

So, taking care of your heart will result in more health, energy, better functioning of organs, and more vitality.

Did you know that your diet can contribute to your heart health? 

In today's video we will share with you the recipe of a juice made of oats and grapes to protect your heart:  

Grape, and its by-products, like grape juice and wine, are rich in catechins and resveratrol, which is a powerful flavonoid that acts as an antioxidant to protect the body cells. 

According to studies, drinking grape juice increases the antioxidant capacity of the body by 50%, besides increasing the production of nitric oxide (a vasodilator) in up to 70%. 

And oat, being a grain rich in fiber, folate, omega-3, and potassium, is great for reducing the absorption of cholesterol and the plasmatic levels of LDL, the "bad" cholesterol, protecting us from heart attacks. 

Don't forget: the less processed your oats are, the better. 

Learn now how to make this recipe! 

Besides that, don't forget to add your diet to physical exercises and activities that reduce stress and psychological overload. 

By doing so, you will have more longevity and quality of life.

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Make Your Own Anti-Aging Potion at Home Using Coconut Oil

 You certainly have heard that coconut oil is great for your skin and hair, besides having many other benefits, haven't you? 

Coconut is rich in nutrients and minerals. And this fruit is also very versatile: many parts of a coconut can be used, like the water, sugar, milk, and oil (which is the main ingredient of today's recipe). 

Coconut oil is a huge ally of our face skin, since it is rich in antioxidants, like vitamin E. 

It also moisturizes, restores the life of your skin, and helps repair the damages, especially the ones caused by sun and ultraviolet rays.

That's why in today's video we will teach you two natural masks with coconut oil to clean your skin and protect you against aging: 

Green tea and Coconut oil Mask 

Lemon and Coconut oil Mask 

Besides these masks, coconut oil can be used as a facial and body moisturizer, face and lip scrub, makeup remover to remove makeup and other impurities, and even as an after-sun to soothe sunburns. 

Did you know any of these recipes? Do you use coconut oil?

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How to Gain Weight Naturally In Less Than a Month

 Are you having trouble putting on weight? 

It may sound weird, but many people have trouble gaining weight. 

We can't forget that total body weight is a thing, and lean body weight is another thing. 

Besides that, being thin is not a free pass for eating whatever you want to. You may even gain weight, but it will result in malnourishment, which may even cause health issues. 

It is important to have a diet high in nutrients to gain weight healthily and sustainably. 

So, in today's video, we will talk about how to gain weight quickly. 

Do you want to learn the techniques and tips to make the numbers go up on your scale? 

Training

Muscle training spends calories and many people think that the more they train, the less they will weight. But that's not exactly how things work! If your objective is to gain muscle mass (and weight gain as a consequence), you must do hypertrophy training to increase your muscular volume. 

Eating

Some nutrients are essential for the functioning of our body and, obviously, for building muscles, since it is from them that we take the necessary energy for metabolic processes. These nutrients can be classified as macro or micronutrients. Have you ever heard about them? 

Supplementing 

There is no need to supplement macro or micronutrients, but it can be helpful for people who have trouble hitting their caloric intake.  

Besides that, you can use creatine, which has been shown to be very efficient for hypertrophy, helping also with muscle recovery, and also use a multivitamin to increase your micronutrient intake. 

In a weight-gain diet, the consumption of salads and vegetables must be reduced, since they contain fewer calories and lots of fiber, that will make you feel satiated for longer and hinder your gains.

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Cupping Therapy: An Ancient Technique With Many Health Benefits (Hijama Therapy)

 Have you ever heard about cupping therapy?

In 2016, Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps’ back showed many bruises and red "spots". Do you remember it?  

Many people don't know, but those spots were caused by cupping therapy. 

This Chinese medicinal therapy, created more than two thousand years ago, is a type of natural treatment in which vacuum is created by the suction of skin (by cups). 

The vacuum created stimulates blood circulation and it is believed that the toxins in the blood  are released through this process. 

When the blood circulation is activated by the cups, the increase of blood in the area favors the nutrition of muscles, alleviating tensions and muscle and joint aches.

Watch the video to learn the main benefits of cupping therapy.

But, how does cupping therapy work?

You put fire on a piece of cotton and pass the flame inside a special cup and put it over the body, creating a vacuum. This process is completely painless, and you will feel just a soft suction on your skin. 

Usually, one does not feel any heat or discomfort, and the sessions can be even relaxing. 

The benefits of cupping are very satisfactory and are worth the slight discomfort. If you have done cupping therapy before, share your opinions with us.

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How To Make Coffee Scrub At Home For Gorgeous Skin

 Have you ever heard that exfoliating is an excellent way to eliminate dead skin cells and blackheads and also to facilitate the penetration of your moisturizing creams, besides many other benefits? 

An easy and cheap way of exfoliating your skin  at home is using coffee. Have you ever heard of coffee scrubs? 

In today's video, you will learn 3 coffee scrubs to make at home and exfoliate your skin. 

Exfoliating your face and body with coffee will give amazing results since, besides softening the skin, it will also help remove all the dirt and make your skin smoother. 

Write down the ingredients! 

All the recipes are prepared in the same way: just mix the ingredients well until it becomes a smooth paste. 

Using these scrubs is easy too. 

For even better results, try exfoliating after your shower since your pores will be open by the heat and steam, allowing the scrub to clean even the deepest layers of the skin. 

It is recommended to apply some moisturizing cream after the exfoliation, to make your skin even softer. You can use the coffee scrub up to 2 times a week.

Besides all the benefits we mentioned above, exfoliating also helps to soften the skin, improve blood circulation, lessen red stretch marks, and stimulate the growth of new skin cells. 

Do it and share your experience with us!

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Mix Honey, Lemon Juice and Olive Oil for These Incredible Benefits

 If someone asks what are the healthiest foods that can be found in a kitchen, there is a good chance that at least one, if not all, of these ingredients are mentioned: olive oil, honey, and lemon. 

All of them can indeed bring great benefits to health, mostly because of their nutrients and medicinal properties. 

Olive oil is one of the main ingredients of a health-oriented diet. It is an essential part of the Mediterranean diet, which has been proven by many studies to be one of the best diets to treat health issues, such as inflammation, chronic diseases, etc. 

Honey is rich in antioxidants and has antibacterial properties,  which makes it good for treating sore throats and respiratory diseases. 

Lemon, besides supplying energy and being good for the mood, also stimulates the immune system, detoxifies, treats anemia, constipation, and prevents some types of cancer. 

Tell us, do you know any of the many benefits that the combination of olive oil, honey, and lemon can bring us? 

Some of the benefits of this combo that we can talk about are: 

It gives energy, improves digestion, helps with weight loss, protects against infections and inflammations, improves oral and skin health and many others. 

And that's why this combination with extra virgin olive oil, honey and lemon has been used in Tibetan culture to improve health and rejuvenate. That's amazing, isn't it?

Besides that, this combo also helps to strengthen the immune system, cleanse the blood vessels, improves liver functioning, improves appearance and reduces wrinkles. 

Learn how to make this recipe! 

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Is Itching Really a Sign of Wound Healing?

 Did your grandma ever say to you,  that, "If it is itching, it is healing"?  

Putting a bandage over an open wound helps it heal by preventing dirt and other particles from hurting the wound even more.

 It is a fact that leaving your wounds alone helps the healing process. And many people also say that healing improves when we remove the bandages after some time. 

However, the healing process can cause a lot of itching. 

The itch can end up irritating even more a skin that is already sensitive, and sometimes the growing tissues might be removed when we accidentally scratch the itching scabs, which ends up slowing the recovery and causes a scar.

But do you know why your healing wounds itch?

If that's your case, learn some cautions you must take during the healing process and with your scars: 

It is necessary to be careful with the exposure of your wound so it doesn't rupture;

Remember to not scratch the scars in their initial phase. 

Did you know that rubbing your hand over the healing area increases the sensation of itchiness? So, keep your nails always clean and well-trimmed. 

Do not expose the healing area to sunlight while the scar hasn't reached a color close to your skin tone, and use sunscreen to protect the scar since the area will be more sensitive. 

And, last, but not least, if the itching becomes too intense, seek a doctor or dermatologist, who will prescribe you an antihistamine or a low-potency corticoid.

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Why You Should Drink Peppermint Tea After Dinner

 You certainly have heard about mint, but did you know there is another kind of mint? 

Peppermint, whose scientific name is Mentha piperita, is a plant that can be used in natural medicine, besides being a great aromatic herb. 

Just like its cousin, mint, peppermint can be used to treat pains and stomach issues, muscle inflammations, headaches, and morning sickness. 

Easily found, it has antibacterial and antiviral properties, and is also anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic. 

Besides all that, peppermint can also be used for: 

1. Digestive issues, nausea, and vomit 

Peppermint soothes the stomach, helping treat digestive issues, and also easing nausea and vomiting. 

2. Helps with cases of gas and irritable bowel 

Peppermint can also be used to calm down the intestine, thus helping reduce gas production and naturally contributing to treat irritable bowel. 

3. Muscular and nerve pains and inflammations 

Did you know that using peppermint essential oil helps alleviate the pain and inflammation of muscles? The same goes for headaches or migraines.

4. Swelling 

Besides being helpful with pain, peppermint oil also helps with swelling on your body since it calms down, refreshes and stimulates blood circulation. 

5. Cough and the common cold 

Using this herb will clean your lungs, calm down throat inflammation, reduce coughing and also unclog your nose. 

6. Oral issues and bad breath 

Did you know that peppermint tea can help reduce the pain and inflammation of mouth sores? 

7. Skin issues, itching, and urticaria  

Peppermint is great for treating skin issues thanks to its anti-inflammatory and soothing actions. 

Do you still want to learn how to make peppermint tea?

Avoid drinking this tea in excess since some of the side-effects of peppermint can include allergic reactions on the skin, such as itching, burning sensation, redness, or urticaria, and also irritation of the stomach mucosa, causing stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating, or bad digestion. 

Peppermint tea is also not recommended during pregnancy or lactation since it can pass into breast milk and alter its smell and taste, which might hinder breastfeeding. 

Now, tell us, did you know the benefits of this herb already?

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Black Cumin Oil: The Only Oil You Need For Your Health

 Have you ever heard about the benefits, know, or have ever used black cumin? 

Nigella sativa, a plant originally from South and Southwest Asia, is a black seed or a fennel flower and is also known by other names, like Roman coriander, black seed, black caraway, and others. 

This herb is not widely known, but it is highly efficient against digestive and respiratory issues. 

According to researchers, the oil from black cumin seeds contains linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, and other compounds,  and also thymoquinone, when produced as an essential oil (isolated). 

According to scientific studies, the black cumin oil and its extract are beneficial to treat many inflammatory diseases, including almost all types of cancer. 

This is because of a substance called thymoquinone, which has an antioxidant action and improves the immune system. Did you know that? 

Besides that, this substance helps the body eliminate old cells, which are either unnecessary or are sick, without releasing toxins, all while controlling the survival of normal cells (apoptosis). 

Besides that, cumin can also be used to treat other diseases.

But not everything is good. Some of the main contraindications of black cumin are for pregnant and nursing women, who must never consume it, and also for people with sensitive skin and children, who must avoid applying the oil directly over the skin. 

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Collagen: The Key To Make Your Skin Looking Younger

 It is natural that, as the years go by, we start to notice changes on our skin. It can become more flaccid, wrinkly, and some spots may appear. Do you know why it happens? 

The reason for that is collagen, whose production starts to drop over time. If you are over 25-years old, it might be a good idea to start taking care of your skin and recover your collagen supply. If that is your case, this video was made for you! 

In today's video, we will show you some healthy habits that you can add to your routine to keep your skin looking always healthy and young. 

Collagen is an essential protein for beautiful and healthy skin, resulting in more elasticity and firmness. 

Collagen represents 70% of all the proteins in the skin and is naturally produced by the cells. 

Besides being responsible for keeping your skin firm, collagen is also very important to your hair, nails, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. 

Did you know that you can find collagen in some foods? 

That's right, foods like meat and gelatin are rich in collagen and you can also supplement this protein. 

Besides taking care of your eating habits, it is also necessary to pay attention to some external factors that can accelerate the collagen drop in your body, like excessive exposure to the sun, excessive consumption of sugar, smoking and pollution. 

Those are the reasons for some people to look older than the others. 

However, some skins suffer less with collagen loss, even when exposed daily to these same conditions. Did you know that? 

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