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GERD Diet: Worst Foods For Acidity/ Acid Reflux

Whatever the reason, ONLY a person suffering from chronic acidity knows what an unpleasant burning sensation the acid buildup in the stomach is capable of causing. Besides the discomfort and unease, GERD can cause permanent damage to the inner lining of the stomach and to the esophagus. 
 
GERD/ acid reflux symptoms can get aggravated by certain foods which, for obvious reasons, a person suffering from this problem would want o avoid. 
 
The question then is: Which foods should be kept out of bounds for a person whose life has been made miserable by constant burping and belching? 
 
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What is GERD/ Acid Reflux? 
 
After yesterday?s post (GERD Diet: Best Foods For Acidity/ Acid Reflux), I have been flooded by requests from regular readers who also wanted to know about the foods that cause acid reflux or GERD. 
 
Worst Foods For GERD 
 
Here is a list of foods that cause acid reflux or GERD. Avoiding them whenever possible (or, at least, trying to minimize their intake) can help a GERD patient to a large extent. 
 
 
Fried foods: Foods which have a high trans-fat content are more difficult to digest and can aggravate acidity or acid reflux problem. Such foods slow down the process of digestion, due to which excess acids produced in the stomach are pushed back into the esophagus. Besides, they remain stuck in the digestive tract for a much longer duration than ?lighter’ foods, adding to the woes of a person already suffering from heartburn. 
 
Moreover, high fat foods cause the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) to relax which causes the regurgitated contents of the stomach to be forced out into the esophagus and mouth. 
 
Fried Foods 
 
Spicy foods: Though this seems commonsensical, we are adding it to the list nevertheless for the benefit of our readers. If you love to ‘spice’ things up, you will have to change your food habits and opt for a less spicy version of your favorite foods to get respite from acid reflux. Chilies, pepper and hot sauces need to be avoided since they can wreak havoc with your digestion. 
 
Chilies and Spicy Foods: Best avoided 
 
Citrus foods: All citrus foods- whether fruits (oranges, lemons, kiwis), juices, tamarind, etc. are a total no-no for an acid reflux patient. Such foods include tomatoes and apples with a high acidcontent. 
 
Citrus foods 
 
Carbonated drinks: All fizzy drinks like sodas, colas, tonic water, etc. are bad for acid reflux since their bubbles expand inside the stomach, adding to the pressure inside. This, in turn, causes the acidic response to increase. 
 
Diet Pepsi, Tab and Coke were found to be the most acidic out of all the tested beverages. If you must have fluids, have plain water. 
 
If your carbonated drinks contain caffeine, there should be all the more reason to avoid it. 
 
Carbonated Drinks: Anathema 
 
Alcohol: Though most alcoholic drinks (beer, wine and liquor) are not very acidic themselves, they cause the LES to relax, causing acid reflux. Fermented drinks like beer and wine contain tannins which trigger off the acid production in the stomach. This acid, in the long run, causes serious damage to the inner lining of the stomach and the esophagus. Add to this the fact that alcoholic drinks dehydrate your body. So, if you are already suffering from a chronic acid reflux, remember that “drinking alcohol today can set you up for poor digestion or acid reflux tomorrow.” 
 
If you must have alcohol, do not use acidic mixers like soda, orange juice, etc. The combination will become very deadly for your system to handle!! 
 
 
 
Alcoholic Drinks: Learn to say NO 
 
Processed baked goodies: Loaded with artificial colors and preservatives, processed baked stuff like brownies, cookies, etc. should be avoided like plague by GERD patients. To make matters worse, they contain refined white sugar and enriched sugar which add to the acid reflux woes of the affected person. 
Chocolate: Though chocolate lovers are going to hate me for saying that, that’s the way it is! Chocolate triggers more reflux than any other food because it contains caffeine, is high on fats and contains cocoa (which again causes reflux). Again, if you MUST have chocolate prefer dark chocolate over the milk chocolate.Go for the lesser evil! 
 
Chocolate: Deadliest Food For GERD Patients 
 
Coffee: The high caffeine content in coffee makes it a highly undesirable food for all GERD patients. Caffeine stimulates the production of acid in the stomach, causing acid reflux later. If you must have a beverage, opt for green tea or chamomile instead. 
This is not to suggest that you need to give up on coffee altogether. But if you are having several cups of it every day, you surely do need to cut down on its intake. 
 
Coffee: Cut Down on it! 
 
Full-fat dairy products: All foods which are high in fat content can trigger acid reflux. So, switch over to low fat or fat free milk, yogurt and cheese. Butter and cheesespread should be avoided. If you can’t strike them off your diet chart altogether, do not be very generous with your helpings and use them as mere flavoring agents. Don?t splurge on them as if they were complete meals unto themselves! 
 
High-fat meats: For all those courting acid reflux, high-fat meats should be anathema! Meats like pork, beef and lamb which stay in the stomach for much longer than lean cut meats should be avoided as far as possible. Most of them are high in fat content as well, making it a double whammy for your stomach acids! 
A well planned GERD diet should carefully avoid all the acid reflux stimulators listed above. Steering clear of these sinful foods will give you much needed relief from your acid reflux. 
 
Here is a complete list of foods that cause GERD/ acid reflux. 
 
Food Group Foods To Avoid 
 
Fruit • Orange juice 
? Lemon 
? Lemonade 
• Grapefruit juice 
• Cranberry juice 
• Tomato Vegetables 
? Mashed potatoes 
? French fries 
• Onion, raw 
 
Meat 
? Ground beef, chuck 
• Marbled sirloin 
• Chicken nuggets 
• Buffalo wings Dairy 
• Sour cream 
? Milk shake 
? Ice cream 
• Cottage cheese, regular 
Grains 
? Macaroni and cheese 
• Spaghetti with sauce 
 
Beverages 
? Liquor 
? Wine 
• Coffee, decaffeinated or regular 
• Tea, decaffeinated or regular Fats / Oils 
• Salad dressing, creamy 
• Salad dressing, oil & vinegar Sweets / Desserts 
• Butter cookie, high-fat 
• Brownie 
• Chocolate 
• Doughnut 
• Corn chips 
• Potato chips, regular 
 
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Negative Calorie Foods/ Fat Burners: An Explanation

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Negative calorie foods or Fat burners. 
 
 
Most of you must be wondering if such foods actually do exist? 
 
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Well, YES!!! Such foods do exist! 
 
Now, you might want to know what the term “negative calorie foods? or ?fat burners” exactly means. 
 
 
Fat Burners: Meaning 
 
We all know that ALL foods contain calories. 
 
 
What on earth then do we mean by negative calorie foods or fat burners? 
 
 
By ?fat burners?, we mean foods which use up more calories of the body for digesting than would be released by them or contained in them. 
 
Counting Calories Perpetually: I so so so HATE it!!!! 
 
The arrangement under which such foods use up a part of the energy produced by our body (or, calories released by other foods eaten by us) hastens the process of metabolism. 
 
This makes the concept of negative calorie foods extremely popular with dietitians and weight loss experts who prefer to call them “fat burning foods? or ?fat burners”. 
 
Negative Calorie Foods: How They Work? 
 
Some foods act as fat burners when the nutrients present in them cause the fat deposits in our body to break down, thereby making it simpler for the body to get rid of the fat housed inside it. 
 
Calories released by such foods are much harder for the body to process and breakdown. 
 
 
Popular Fat Burners/ Negative Energy Foods 
 
In other words, our body has to work very hard to get the calories from such foods. Infact, the hard work is not even worth the effort in terms of energy released by these foods. 
 
Sounds strange, but it is the truth! There actually DO exist foods which, when eaten, will technically help you LOSE calories. 
 
Let us assume that a 50 gram (approximately 2 ounces) bar of your favorite chocolate contains 200 calories. Now, if your body needs 50 calories to digest this chocolate bar completely and to RELEASE those 200 calories, the net gain of your body is 150 calories. 
 
 
On the other hand, a 50 gram piece of broccoli contains about 15 calories. But, your body uses up 40 calories to digest that broccoli meaning thereby that you will actually LOSE 25 calories on every 50 grams of broccoli eaten by you!!

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The Best Fat Burning Vegetables

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After having talked about the best fat burning fruits in a previous post in this section, here is a list of best fat burning vegetables. 
 
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Fat burners/ negative calorie foods are those which use up more calories of the body for digesting than would be released by them or contained in them.Also mentioned in brackets are the number of calories a 100 gram helping of that food would help you burn, since they are highly effective fat burners/ negative calorie foods. 
 
Fat burning vegetables 
 
Peas (60 calories): 
 
Eat them fresh to shed those extra kilos hanging on to you, because the tinned version contains more carbohydrates. A small 100 gram helping of peas helps you burn as many as 60 calories while providing you almost 22% of your vitamin C and 27% of vitamin K requirements for the day. They also help lower blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels, making them one of the best fat burning vegetables. 
 
Peas 
Artichoke/ Jerusalem (44 calories): 
 
 
This is a herb which has been used in the East (particularly Asia) to aid digestion for centuries. The bitter leaf extract from artichoke helps digest acids present in the stomach, fight belly fat and also lower the level of blood cholesterol. It can also provide relief from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). However, it can cause flatulence and contribute to the building up of gallstones. Their high carbohydrate content, however, makes the dieters shun it. 
 
Artichokes 
Avocados (40 calories): 
 
Technically speaking, avocados are fruits (like tomatoes and cucumbers). They have been included in this list because they taste like a vegetable and are used as vegetables too. Another reason why most people will be shocked to find avocados in this list is that they are believed to be laden with fats. No doubt, avocados are rich in fats but the fats contained in them are actually good for us. The good fats (monounsaturated fats) present in avocados prevents us from getting fatter and infact helps us lose weight. Further, avocados contain a carbohydrate called mannoheptulose which helps regulate sugar metabolism making it one of the best fat burning vegetables. 
 
Avocados 
Carrots (40 calories): 
 
Amazingly versatile, you can bake ?em, boil ?em or stir fry ‘em. Cook it as a vegetable, use it in your salad or bake it in your cake, use it in sandwiches or simply munch on them raw to burn your body fat. Since they are yummy, most of us do not need to be prodded to include more of them in our diet. Knowing that they contain no fats and zero cholesterol besides being one of the best fat burning vegetables makes them one of my favorite foods too!! 
 
 
Carrots 
Broccoli (38 calories): 
 
An inexpensive, healthy and a highly versatile food, it is one of the best fat burning vegetables. Loaded with nutrients (vitamins C and K, potassium and calcium), it contains zero fat and no cholesterol at all. So any which way you eat it- steamed, stir fried or baked, you will be burning up your fat because of the high amounts of fiber contained in it. It also prevents thickening up of arteries, making it an extremely healthy food for those suffering from heart disease. 
 
 
Broccoli 
Spinach (35 calories): 
 
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends spinach as the ideal vegetable for weight loss. It is low in calories and extremely rich in iron, folic acid, vitamins A and C, magnesium, manganese, and an extremely effective anti oxidant. The quercetin present in it prevents clogging of arteries and fight cancer. Rich in fiber and low in carbohydrates, spinach is also among the healthiest foods known to us. 
 
 
Spinach: Gives Popeye that ‘instant’ energy 
Brussel sprouts (32 calories): 
 
A cupful of this cabbage cousin contains only 38 calories but can give you almost 13% of the fiber you need in a day. Its ultra high vitamin content (A, C, B6, E and K) together with folate and minerals like potassium and manganese causes dieters and weight conscious people to love Brussel sprouts, even if they hated them as kids. To get the most out of them, pick them up fresh because yellow and mushy leaves are not half as good as fresh ones. 
 
 
Brussel sprouts 
Leeks (30 calories): 
 
An extremely healthy calorie-carbohydrate ratio makes leeks an extremely healthy and popular choice for weight loss. You can cook it up as a vegetable or use it in soups. However, they are very low in proteins also and deficient in minerals and vitamins as well due to which they are not something a nutritionist would recommend. 
 
 
Leeks 
Tomatoes (30 calories): 
 
Strictly speaking, tomatoes are also fruits. Amazingly versatile, they can be used in salads, soups and in vegetables besides being used in sauces, gravies and salad dressings as well. The lycopene (red pigment) present in them is a great anti oxidant and helps fight cancer and cardiovascular diseases. 
 
 
 
Tomatoes 
Mushrooms (28 calories): 
 
 
They have been favorites ever since I was a kid (those unforgettable Super Mario days)! They contain almost no carbohydrates and very few calories. Further, they are low in sodium content and rich in vitamins (C, D, B6, B12, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid) and minerals. Their incredible fat burning properties make them one of the best fat burning vegetables. 
 
 
 
Mushrooms: My favorites since Super Mario days!! 
Cauliflower (26 calories): 
 
A cruciferous vegetable, cauliflower is an ideal weight loss companion because of its low carbohydrate and zero fat content. Since we have to chew on it for a long time (owing to its crunchiness), we get a feeling of being ?full’ without having eaten a lot of it! Next only to citrus fruits in vitamin C concentration, it also possesses cancer fighting properties and is a great anti oxidant too besides containing oodles of fiber. 
 
 
 
Cauliflowers 
Onions (25 calories): 
 
 
Once you know how rich onions are in nutrition, they won’t make you cry even if you have to chop them! Not only are they extremely effective anti oxidants, they contain minerals which help to break down and burn the fats and to step up the rate of metabolism. They also possess cancer fighting properties, are good for cardiovascular health, prevent clogging of blood platelets and help step up immunity. They are great negative calorie foods which can be used in salads, vegetables and soups. 
 
 
Onions 
Cabbage (23 calories): 
 
Though cabbage does not contain too much fiber, it can still be an effective fat burning vegetable because it is extremely low in calories. Half a cup of it contains only 17 calories and if you eat a cabbage salad (100 calories) instead of a pasta dish (300 calories), you will fill up your tummy with lesser calorie intake. Cabbage is also a great anti oxidant and very low in carbohydrates, making it a dieters? delight. 
 
 
 
Cabbage 
Asparagus(20 calories): 
 
 
Besides having amazing fat burning properties, asparagus is full of goodness of vitamins (A,E, K and B6) and nutrients (iron, potassium, manganese, copper and selenium). Four pieces of asparagus contain only 13 calories and practically no fat or cholesterol. The high fiber content causes the body to burn fat and contributes to weight loss. 
 
 
Asparagus 
Celery (14 calories): 
 
Apigenin, an active constituent of celery, helps fight ovarian cancer in addition to being an effective anti-inflammatory food. A cup full of it contains only 19 calories but our body needs a lot more than that to digest it, making it an ideal negative calorie food. It can be consumed whole or in the form of celery juice. 
 
 
Celery 
Turnip (12 calories): 
 
This is another vegetable which is rich in fiber and low in calories and carbohydrates and good sources of vitamin C.  Turnip greens (the green leaves on top), however, are rich in vitamin A, C, K and calcium. 
 
 
Turnips 
Cucumbers (9 calories): 
 
 
Crunchy and good to eat, cucumbers can be added to salads and dips, or eaten raw. High concentration of fiber in addition to zero fat and zero cholesterol content makes it one of the best fat burning vegetables. Though not the best of foods if you compare the calorie-carbohydrate ratio, its high water content makes it a great hydrating food and helps you make fuller with a low calorie intake.

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Get Revitalized with Natural Vitamins and Minerals

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Some natural vitamins and minerals are essential to keep the body healthy and fit. The vitamins and minerals sold in bottles and packaging today can be naturally synthesized within our body and are therefore naturally occurring. There are so many different vitamins and minerals that each play a specific role tailored toward various areas of the body. 
 
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Almost always, health changes and disorders can be directly correlated to a vitamin deficiency and are telltale signs of which vitamins are missing. 
A well-balanced diet ensures that your body stays healthy. But since everybody is tailored differently, one person and may lack certain vitamins and minerals more than others. Furthermore, it’s very difficult to consume the appropriate amounts of vitamins and minerals in today?s overly processed and chemical pumped foods. Simply scan the menus at your favorite restaurants and eateries and you won’t be surprised to find that you?re not obtaining many of these essential vitamins. 
 
The following vitamins and minerals are considered the building blocks to a healthy body: 
 
 
Vitamin C 
Also known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is extremely high in antioxidant properties. It can be found in many fruits and even some vegetables including: tomatoes and broccoli. Common fruits you can find it in include: strawberries, oranges, and kiwis. It is most known for its ability to help the body fight off infection. 
 
Sources of Vitamin C 
 
When you’re sick, you?ll commonly hear your parents barging in your room forcing orange juice on you! This is due to the high vitamin C quantities in the natural drink. This vitamin is also used in synthesizing many of your body’s structures on a molecular level which include neurotransmitters and carnitine. Carnitine is used for fat metabolizing. It also helps mend larger structures within the body such as collagen, tendons, and bone. 
Potassium 
Potassiumis an essential mineral which our body requires. 
 
Potassium 
 
It is synthesized in every one of our cells within the human body. It is easy to understand now how essential it is to optimal functioning. As a mineral, it also plays the important role of being an electrolyte. Electrolytes produce electricity within each one of our cells. Think of this as a way to power-boost and charge-up the cells. Through these electrical processes, which are enabled by minerals like potassium, your body’s smooth muscles such as the heart are able to contract and do what they?re meant to do! Many foods contain potassium. It can be found in a variety of fruits and vegetables like bananas. 
 
Dietary sources of potassium 
 
Through ingesting this mineral, your body is better able to monitor and balance its proper blood pressure. 
Calcium 
Calciumis another mineral which we need in adequate quantities. 
 
Calcium 
 
Your bones and teeth contain 99% of it. It also plays an important role in muscle, heart, and nerve health. Calcium can commonly be found in many dairy products such as milk and yogurt. Many drinks add calcium  to it to enhance the nutritional quality such as orange juice. These can be found on the shelves of most large chain grocery stores. But many are surprised to find that calciumcan also be found in leafy vegetables, fish, and nuts too! 
 
 
Dietary sources of calcium 
 
 
It is important to understand that the  body needs an adequate about of vitamins K and D to absorb the calcium. So without the other two, it is pointless to take a calcium supplement for the most optimal outcomes. Without calcium in your diet, many osteopathic disorders can occur such as brittle bones and fractures. 
 
Many times, you won?t be able to consume as much as you need through your day-to-day diet. It?s fortunate that in this day and age, there are vitamin and mineral supplements for every kind known to be in existence. Be sure to incorporate all of your vitamin and mineral groups in your daily diet for a healthier you! If you can?t find them in the foods you eat, then stop by any one of the health foods store for a bottle of each. You can even find all of them combined in a multi-vitamin for greater efficiency and at very low costs!

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Expert Guide to What is the Healthiest Fruit?

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Well, fruits are all healthy. They all come with amazing health benefits. 
 
Be it the juicy watermelon or those luscious strawberries. 
 
The brightly colored blueberries or the humble guava. 
 
Most fruits are rich sources of fiber and highly effective anti oxidants besides being laden with essential vitamins and minerals. 
 
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Having lots of fruits helps you keep your blood pressure under control, lower the level of blood cholesterol and delay the onset of heart disease too. Many fruits possess cancer fighting properties. Some fruits have also been known to be beneficial for the eyes. 
Add to this the fact that most of the fruits are negative calorie foods and can actually help you burn some calories and thus get rid of fat deposits!! 
The best thing about fruits for me is that you do not need to cook them. Cooking takes time, and also kills many nutrients present in the food. It is so convenient to just dig your teeth into a deliciously sweet pear rather than cook up a small meal. Isn’t it? 
That, for me, is reason enough to love fruits.But, there has to be a ?first among equals”. 
 
So, what is the healthiest fruit??? 
 
I talked to several nutritionists and health experts about this. And, surprisingly, they all seemed to agree about this! 
You do not normally expect experts to agree on anything. Do you? 
If you put one question to 10 different ?experts?, you are likely to come up with 10 ‘brilliant’ answers, which leaves you more confused than you were before having put up your query. 
However, there was no debate on this and all of them seemed to agree that the apple is indeed the healthiest fruit. 
 
20 Health benefits of apples 
 
What is it about the apple that gives it the coveted title of “THE” healthiest fruit? 
 
20 Amazing Health Benefits of Apples 
 
•1. Loaded with nutrients: Now, this is the most obvious quality that apples possess. A medium sized apple also contains 4 grams of soluble fiber (which is quite a lot!) and has 95 calories. 
Most nutritionists would suggest an average adult to have 2 cups of fruit a day. And a medium sized apple is almost 1 cup! Apples are rich sources of vitamin C which helps to boost immunity. 
 
Apples: Loaded with nutrients 
 
?2. Filling: Apples are filling. They help you make ?full? and that too with a very small calorie intake. Most of these calories do not come from carbohydrates and fats. So, not only are you filling up your tummy with healthy calories, but also with lesser calories than you would if you had a small pack of chips, 2-3 cookies or a slice of cake. 
 
•3. Prevent heart disease: Researches carried by the Florida state, Iowa Women’s Health Center and Finnish scholars have proved beyond doubt that eating apples regularly lowers the risk of both cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease. People who do not eat apples were found to be more vulnerable to heart attacks and strokes than the ones who ate lots of them! 
 
Apples: Keep heart problems away 
 
?4. Check the level of blood cholesterol: Apples have been found to contain pectin, a chemical which helps regulate the levels of bad cholesterol or LDL in the blood. Eating two apples a day regularly can bring down the level of your blood cholesterol by 15-20%, due to the presence of soluble fiber. 
 
?5. Prevent diabetes: Eating an apple every day for 5 years reduced chances of getting Type II diabetes by 28%. The pectin present in apples supplies the body with galacturonic acid which helps keep blood sugar levels under control. 
 
Apples: Prevent diabetes 
 
•6. Boost immunity: Antioxidants called quercetin present in red apples help step up body?s natural defenses and make us fitter and stronger. Better immunity ensures that we fall ill less often. 
 
•7. Strengthen bones: A flavanoid called phloridzin present in apples helps pre menopausal women (who have low calcium levels) cope up with osteoporosis by increasing their bone density. According to French researchers, another chemical called boron which is found in apples in abundance also helps strengthens bones. 
 
?8. Help in weight loss: Due to their high fiber content, apples are highly effective fat burners or negative calorie foods. They help you burn calories, because your body spends more calories in digesting an apple than it would get from it! It has now been discovered that ursolic acid, a chemical found in apples, helps fight obesity too. So, all those weight watchers better make it sure to have their apple with the peel on! 
 
Apples: Your weight loss companions 
 
Suggested reading:The best fat burning vegetables, Apple peel to fight obesity, GERD Diet: Best foods to fight acid reflux 
 
 
•9. Give you whiter and healthier teeth: When you bite into an apple and chew on it, the saliva production in your mouth gets stimulated and that lowers the risk of getting tooth decay and infections besides giving you whiter teeth. 
 
Apples for healthier teeth 
 
?10. Prevent Alzheimer’s disease: A study conducted on mice has proved that eating apples can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease or at least delay its onset. The quercetin present in apples protects the brain cells from damage caused by free radicals thereby helping prevent the Alzheimer’s disease. 
 
?11. Prevent Parkinson?s disease: The antioxidants present in apples help fight the free radicals and thus prevent the damage caused to the dopamine producing cells of the brain. This, in turn, can help prevent Parkinson?s disease. 
 
 
•12. Detox your liver: Liver helps the body get rid of the toxins which we consume from time to time through our food, drinks, etc. One of the best foods which can help to detoxify the liver are apples. 
 
 
?13. Prevent lung cancer: A research carried out on more than 10,000 people proved that people who ate apples regularly were 50% less likely to develop lung cancer. Though the exact cause for this has not been pinpointed yet, it is attributed largely to the presence of flavonoids, quercetin amd naringin in apples. 
 
•14. Prevent colon cancer: Another lab experiment carried out on rats proved that consuming apples with their peel on lowered the risk of getting colon cancer by 43%. The pectin present in the apples helps maintain the health of the digestive tract. 
•15. Prevent breast cancer: A study carried out on rats has proved that eating an apple a day helped prevent breast cancer. Eating 3 apples a day reduced breast cancer risk by 39% and eating 6 of them everyday cut it by as much as 44%!! Time to go on an apple diet! 
 
 
?16. Prevent gallstones: The main cause of formation of gallstones is high level of cholesterol in bile. The excessive cholesterol in bile causes it to solidify and thus leads to the formation of gallstones. Doctors recommend a high fiber diet to prevent gallstones and apples help in that too! 
 
•17. Prevent Irritable Bowel Syndrome:Fiber present in apples helps avoid both irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. It also helps control diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain. 
 
Apples: Prevent IBS 
 
•18. Prevent hemorrhoids: Since apples are good sources of fiber, eating them regularly helps avoid constipation. Passing out stool at regular intervals without having to strain too hard helps prevent hemorrhoids. 
 
•19. Boost stamina: Apples are great foods for stamina building too! Being rich in antioxidants, they help boost up stamina by making more oxygen available to the lungs. Eating an apple just before a workout has been known to push up the capacity to exercise. 
 
 
•20. Good for the eyes:Apples are good for your eyes too. Though earlier researchers were divided on this issue, recent studies have proved that eating a fruit rich diet (particularly foods rich in antioxidants) reduces the chances of contracting cataracts by 10-15% too!

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Four Main Causes of GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease)/ acidity

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MAIN CAUSES OF GERD 
 
Gastro Esophageal Reflux disease (GERD) or Acid reflux or Heartburn disease refers to the condition in which the contents of the stomach (whether solid food or liquids or semi-solid food which is in a semi-digested state) push themselves back into the food pipe (esophagus). This action of the food finding its way back into the foodpipe irritates the foodpipe, causes heartburn and a host of other problems. It is characterized by a stinging, burning sensation along the chest cavity. 
 
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Doctors describe GERD as the formation of acidic substances and gases in the stomach. Though lots of people around the world suffer from this problem, most of them are careless enough not to bother about it and put up with it silently while others are just too busy and ignore the problem till it takes a serious toll on their health. Let us today know more about the causes of GERD. 
 
GERD 
 
What GERD patients need to know is that merely having an over-the-counter medicine for quick relief or an antacid might provide short term relief. Lots of people try household remedies as well. Suffice it here to say that a majority of people do not bother to investigate into the causes of this dreadful, chronic heartburn. 
 
Though GERD is usually caused by a combination of various factors, the four main culprits are: 
 
 
ABNORMALLY HIGH LEVELS OF ACID: Our stomach produces gastric acid (which consists primarily of hydrochloric acid). This acid plays a major role in activating digestive enzymes and in breaking down proteins into simpler substances. People suffering from GERD produce abnormally high levels of gastric acid- much more than what is required by the body. This high level of acid causes them heartburn when the food is pushed back into the foodpipe. If the condition becomes chronic, it can even cause serious damage to the esophageal lining in the long run. 
 
 
LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER (LES) PRESSURE: The lower esophageal sphincter is a muscle at the end of the foodpipe which remains tightly closed at all times except to release the food from the food pipe into the stomach. If the LES pressure decreases due to weakening or malfunctioning, the contents of the stomach are pushed back into the foodpipe, causing acid reflux or GERD. Factors which can cause a lowering of LES pressure include: 
Overeating 
Excessive weight and obesity 
 
Caffeinated drinks like coffee, energy drinks, tea, carbonated drinks, etc. 
Too many citrus and spicy foods or chocolates 
Smoking 
Extremely tight clothes like pantyhoses, belts, corsets and girdles which squeeze the stomach 
Eating ‘heavily? shortly before going to bed 
Intense aerobics, jogging and stomach crunches and sit-ups, etc which place undue pressure on stomach muscles and causes weakening of LES. 
Pregnancy, because of the pressure exerted by the growing fetus along the expecting mother’s abdomen. 
 
HIATAL HERNIAS: A hereditary condition called the hiatal hernia can cause lowering of LES pressure, thereby contributing to GERD. Hiatal hernia occurs in a small hole in the diaphragm, called the hiatus. Under normal conditions, hiatus ensures passage of food from the foodpipe into the stomach. In people with weak or enlarged hiatus, the stomach protrudes into the chest through the diaphragm. This condition, called the hiatal hernia, is predominantly hereditary and can cause acid reflux or GERD. 
 
 
SPEED OF METABOLISM: Slow speed at which the body gets rid of its toxic wastes or a slow speed of metabolism can also cause GERD. People with weak digestive systems have been found to be extremely vulnerable to acid reflux or heartburn due to this reason.  A number of tests and experiments conducted on GERD patients have led the doctors to come to an in interesting observation that the very medications taken by them to get rid of the symptom can actually cause the condition to become chronic. 
 
GERD or acid reflux may be caused by reasons other than the ones listed above. Though it can make life miserable for the person who suffers from the burning feeling in the chest, GERD patients do have something to cheer about! 
 
The good news is that they need not put up with the torture anymore. Tests are today available to help the doctor ascertain the exact cause of GERD, due to which it has become easier for the doctors to treat their patients and put an end to their misery.

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Want a Dazzling Smile? Get LED Teeth

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LED Teeth- The New Fad 
 
LED teeth??? 
 
The first time I read this, I thought someone had goofed up and mixed two headings related to, may be, LED screens somewhere and teeth. 
 
The very next day, I happened to meet a dentist friend and when I brought up the ?goof up’ with him, he told me that I was the one who was goofing up facts! 
 
We have all always wanted a dazzling smile! 
 
A smile that would light up the entire room?. Trust the Japanese to make your dreams come true!! 
 
LED teeth 
 
When Happydent launched their series of commercials in India in 200X, they could not have thought in their wildest imaginations that flashing LED teeth would become a reality. Not just reality, mind you!! A fashion statement. 
 
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For those of you who are still wonder-struck, let me tell you how it all began. 
 
The LED teeth fashion mantra was kickstarted by an advertisement in Japan. In this ad for a garment store, Laforet Harajuku, the teeth of the models would glow in different colors when they smiled. 
 
The Laforet ad which set the new trend... 
 
One of the designers who worked for this ad, Motoi Ishibashi, says he was inspired by a video of LED throwies he saw last year while designing these LED teeth. (These throwies consist of small lights that are attached to magnets, which can then be stuck on to any metallic surfaces, and work like lighted graffiti). 
 
Little did the designers of this ad realize that they were setting a new trend! 
 
LED teeth became such a hit among schoolgirls in Japan, who say that having them is like a ?party in the mouth”, that the technologists for this ad- Mr. Ishibashi and Daito Manabe, are actually conducting workshops across Japan to help people build their own set of LED teeth! 
 
A set of LED teeth consists of an insert which can be attached to the teeth like a mouth guard. This insert lights up your smile whenever you open your mouth! Some of them even come with a wireless hand-held device which allows the wearer of the contraption to change the color of your smile! 
 
A click of a button can change the color of your teeth from a ghastly red to a fluorescent green!!

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Top 6 Symptoms of Not getting Enough Sleep

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HAVE YOU BEEN GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP? 
 
How many times have you felt lazy, tired and sleepy all day long and just not bothered to give it much of a thought, attributing it to distraction, fatigue or burnout? 
 
There are so many signals our body sends out when it wants us to know that we have not been getting enough sleep. The problem is that most of us overlook these signs of insufficient sleep, inspite of the fact that they are fairly easy to recognize. 
 
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Are you getting enough sleep? 
 
 
Here is a list of some of the first symptoms you will notice, if you have not been getting enough sleep. Read on to know more about the symptoms you need to watch out for to know if your body DEMANDS more sleep: 
 
 
 
WAKING UP TIRED: 
 
How many times in a week do you wake up only to realize that you are more tired than you were before sleeping? 
 
If you do not get enough sleep, you just cannot get up feeling fresh in the morning and you are likely to feel exhausted as well because of the simple reason that your body did not get enough rest. 
 
Getting up exhausted 
 
If you have been experiencing  this more than twice a week, lack of enough sleep might well be a reason. 
 
LAZINESS DURING THE DAY: 
 
Have you been feeling lazy during the day for no reason at all? 
 
Out of sync with everything-at both work and at home? 
 
 
No urge to work and too lethargic to, may be, even want to go for a movie with friends? 
 
Feeling lethargic all day 
Feeling lethargic all day 
 
 
That is another way of your body telling you that you have been torturing it by not letting it sleep for as long as it must! This sluggishness might land you in trouble at your workplace, besides affecting your efficiency at home. 
 
IRRITABLE BEHAVIOR: 
 
 
Are you getting bugged by small little things? 
 
 
Like the ?noise? made by the children playing in your neighbor’s courtyard? 
 
Or the bathroom door that your spouse left open? 
 
If the tiniest of such things have been irritating a usually calm and composed you of late, it?s time to consider if you have been getting enough sleep. 
 
Irritable behavior 
 
 
Meditating in the morning for a few minutes will help assuage you, and to maintain your cool as the day progresses, though that is no substitute for sleep. 
 
ABSENT MINDEDNESS: 
 
How many times do you misplace your car and cupboard keys in a day? 
 
 
 
Or, walk to the refrigerator only to realize that you have forgotten what you wanted in the first place. While it is normal to forget a thing or two or misplace the keys once in a while, but if it is becoming a habit and you are beginning to forget important meetings and other important events, lack of enough sleep could be a reason. If you do not redress the problem soon, you might find yourself drifting away in the midst of an important presentation soon. 
 
Absent mindedness 
 
 
 
While, of course, the best remedy would be to sleep for a little longer, try some puzzles and brain teasers to reverse this short term memory loss. You could try solving a sudoku or a crossword or even start learning a new language to prevent the cells of your brain from degenerating. 
 
 
LOSS OF APPETITE: 
 
Do you have the urge to skip out your breakfast altogether? 
 
And, are you having your lunch properly? 
 
Depriving the body of sufficient sleep can take a toll on your eating habits and appetite as well. Your body will crave for food at unearthly hours, due to which you might start snacking (in most cases, unhealthily). This, in turn, causes most people to put on or lose weight for reasons beyond their understanding. 
 
Loss of appetite 
 
 
 
You could address a part of this problem by ensuring that you have only healthy snacks if you feel hungry at odd hours. 
 
DEPRESSION: 
 
 
If symptoms of initial insomnia are not treated early, you may have to face serious complications one of which could be chronic insomnia. Since no one would want become an insomniac and face disorders like depression and bulimia, weight gain, poor immunity, etc., the initial symptoms of sleep deprivation should not be ignored. 
 
 
Chronic insomnia 
 
 
As I have mentioned in one of my previous posts, sleep is more important for your body than you think it is. 
 
Suggested reading: 7 Simple tips to help you sleep better 
 
 
So, do not deprive yourself of a good night?s rest after a long and arduous day at work. 
 
Having read these symptoms, you will be able to know for yourself if you are being fair to yourself. 
 
In case you have been careless about it, take action before it gets too late!

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Know About the Symptoms of Marfan Syndrome

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MARFAN SYNDROME- SYMPTOMS 
 
Knowing about Marfan syndrome symptoms can help the affected persons cope up with the disorder in a dignified manner.We have already discusses about the causes of Marfan syndrome in a , Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue. 
 
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Osama Bin Laden- Was he affected by Marfan syndrome? 
 
The malfunctioning of the FBN1 gene in the affected people impairs the functioning of their vital body parts like the skin, eyes, skeleton, lungs, heart and blood vessels, nervous system, etc. 
 
Incidence of Marfan syndrome 
 
Marfan syndrome is not a gender specific disorder i.e. men and women are equally likely to be affected by it.Further, it has been known to affect people of all ethnicities and racial backgrounds.It is estimated that nearly 1 in every 5,000 people in the US is affected by Marfan syndrome. 
 
Symptoms 
 
As mentioned above, Marfan syndrome affects various parts of the body.Symptoms have been known to vary widely among the members of the same family as well. While some people may only be mildly affected, there might be others who are severely affected. Symptoms usually get more pronounced with age. 
 
Marfan syndrome has been known to affect: 
 
Among all the Marfan syndrome symptoms, the most noticeable is their extremely slender frame and their unusually tall body. All the bones of the body are longer than usual, causing the affected people to have toes and fingers which are unusually longer as compared to the palms of their hands and their feet (a condition called arachnodactyly). 
 
Also, their limbs are disproportionately long as compared to the rest of their body.In some cases, the face is also long and narrow. In extreme cases, the roof of the mouth is also arched, causing the teeth to be crowded.Some affected people have a sunken chest or funnel chest (a condition called pectus excavatum) while there might be others with a pigeon like breast which sticks out (pectus carinatum). 
 
Joints of people affected by Marfan syndrome are usually weak and get dislocated easily.Some people have flat feet as well. 
 
 
Eyes 
 
Eyes are the second most vital part of the body which is affected by Marfan syndrome.Almost 50% of the affected people suffer from dislocation of lens in one or both eyes (lens subluxation). There might be others who have differently shaped eyes or short sightedness (myopia). 
 
 
Cataract 
 
Symptoms like blurring of the lens of the eye(s) (cataract), high pressure inside the eye(s) and retinal detachment may also indicate the presence of Marfan syndrome. 
 
 
Cardiovascular system 
 
People affected by this disorder are likely to suffer from heart problems and those of the blood vessels as well.Since the connective tissue is inherently weak in such people, the aorta (or the artery which is primarily responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body) usually gets dilated- a condition called aortic dilation. This might further lead to rupturing of the aorta (aortic dissection), which is a serious problem. 
 
Aortic dissection 
 
Marfan syndrome is also capable of bringing about life threatening anomalies in the functioning of the heart by affecting the valves (particularly the mitral valve). If this happens, the valves do not shut as tightly as they should, which causes the blood to flow back from the valves, a condition called the MVP or the Mitral valve Prolapse. 
 
In some patients, the heart enlarges and the functioning of the heart is seriously affected. 
 
 
In addition to that, other Marfan syndrome symptoms include breathlessness, palpitations, ‘heart murmur’, fatigue, etc. 
 
Lungs 
 
Since the connective tissue of people affected by Marfan syndrome lacks elasticity, the air sacs present in the lungs can get swollen or stretched, making the patient prone to lung collapse. This, however, is a rare occurrence and not something to lose sleep about- especially when there is so much else to worry about!Lung related infections like pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, bronchitis, etc. are more likely to pester people affected by Marfan syndrome. 
 
Such people are more likely to suffer from sleep related breathing disorders like sleep apnea and snoring as well. 
 
Nervous system 
 
The cerebro-spinal fluid in our bodies is enclosed in a protective membrane called the dura which is made up of connective tissue. As the dura loses its elasticity with age and becomes weaker, it starts exerting pressure on the vertebrae of the lower spine. This makes the bones of that area weaker, a condition called dural ectasia. 
 
Dural ectasia might further cause severe pain in the abdominal area and/or weakness in the lungs. 
 
Skin 
 
People affected by Marfan syndrome have been known to develop stretch marks on their skin, without any significant gain or loss of weight. Well, stretch marks are hardly a cause of concern for a person whose cup of miseries is already overflowing and, for this reason, are usually ignored. 
 
Stretch marks 
 
Other than that, such people are more likely to develop abdominal hernia, a condition in which the affected person develops a huge bulge along the area of the stomach that contains intestines. 
 
CONCLUSION: 
Though Marfan syndrome symptoms listed above do look scary, people affected by this syndrome have (with a little care and discretion) been able to lead more or less normal lives. Though cardiac problems continue to rankle them all their life, most affected people learn to live with the syndrome gracefully. 
 
Proper diagnosis, taking medicines in time and good care can go a long way in making the life of people affected by this syndrome more comfortable.

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Marfan syndrome, named so after the French pediatrician Antoine Marfan who first described the condition in 1896, is a disorder that affects the connective tissue. 
 
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Antoine Marfan 
 
For those of you who do not know about the connective tissue, it performs the function of providing “structural support to the tissues and organs of the body”. Any disorder affecting this tissue hinders with the normal functioning of the skeletal system, skin, eyes and the cardiovascular system. 
 
 
What causes Marfan syndrome? 
 
Marfan syndrome is basically a genetic disorder, induced by the malfunctioning of one of our genes called fibrillin-1. This gene, symbolized as FBN1, is vital for building the elastic tissues present in our bodies.US based scientist, Francesco Ramirez, was the first person to establish the link between the gene FBN1 and Marfan syndrome in 1991. 
 
 
Francesco Ramirez 
A normally functioning FBN1 gene stimulates the production of a protein which in turn takes care of the repair and growth of the tissues in our body. If this gene malfunctions, the process of growth is severely affected, and the following parts of the body get to bear the brunt: 
 
 
The skin 
The aorta (i.e. the artery which is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the various parts of the body). Affected aorta becomes very weak, giving rise to a condition called aortic dilation. 
The lung tissue 
The tissues that cover the spinal cord 
 
The eyes, giving rise to complications like cataracts, etc., and 
 
The entire skeletal system, which causes abnormal growth of the bones in an affected person. Such people have extremely long limbs (arms and legs), very long and thin fingers and are unusually tall. 
 
In 70% of the cases, Marfan syndrome is genetically transmitted i.e. passed on to children by their parents. Since the FBN1 gene which causes this disorder is a dominant one, the chances of a person inheriting this errant gene from even one of the parents being affected by Marfan syndrome are significant.

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Expert Guide to Wonderful Winter Workouts

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Typically winter buffs think winter is the worst time of the year. they can’t run, they can’t swim, they can?t play tennis – they can?t do much of anything they are really interested in. What, after all, CAN you do to when snow blankets the lawn, sheets of ice cover the driveway and arctic winds cruise up and down the neighborhood?s streets and alleys? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsY4djIoHXOp-Oeap2zB4EhjQakwluZZx3IBqLGkm_KfR2BTH9P2FD-gnrCtD0u2wZQCEQsxwS0eCPspMiXK-GrB5DaqxacusYbPpJUj3XqkZbnaSv2ckqic0btuf1u0oQOT-kHNHIiNw/s1600/hqdefault.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsY4djIoHXOp-Oeap2zB4EhjQakwluZZx3IBqLGkm_KfR2BTH9P2FD-gnrCtD0u2wZQCEQsxwS0eCPspMiXK-GrB5DaqxacusYbPpJUj3XqkZbnaSv2ckqic0btuf1u0oQOT-kHNHIiNw/s400/hqdefault.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> A lot! Winter actually offers a small army of unique-to-the-season winter activities: skiing, sledging, ice skating, snow camping, snowshoeing, and much, much more. winter, sport, skiing, kids, fitness All the experts agree: wintertime outdoor exercise has some advantages over summer time sweat. One common myth that keeps a lot of people inside when they might be enjoying themselves outside is the notion that cold is bad for you. “There is one population at special risk ? people with coronary disease. But anyone else in good basic health can exercise in the cold without worrying about it,? says Steve Farrel, a research scientist for the Institute of Aerobics Research in Dallas, Texas. (Source: Everyday Health Tips, p. 276) winter, sport, bicycle, cycling And freezing your lungs? Total myth, with no basis in fact. “It?s nonsense,” says University of Louisville Health Promotion and Wellness Center director Bryant Stamford, Ph. D. ?In fact, if you?ve got a Viking orientation you can exercise in really brutal weather. Even at 20 below zero, the air you inhale is thoroughly warmed before it reaches the lungs. If you do frost your lungs, you are in the Antarctic somewhere.?

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Best Tips Winter-Proof Your Skin

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Is your skin feeling rough, dry or irritated? Dermatologists give their best advice on making the new moisturizers work for you and take care of your skin during winter season. Problem: Tight, Flaky Complexion Quick Fix: Overcleansing dries your skin, so be sure to choose a mild formula. ?You need to preserve your skin?s protective oils in the winter, not wash them away,” says Susan Van Dyke, M.D., a dermatologist in Paradise Valley, Arizona. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6UEZZQZHYXqYI8JexBVOQpl6xtKHSbeagfCg5w21vwGBMtUL5qY4fQPr36xLU787dz6UBzrJmluKsEOOxDZWgemkTEXSvEcpy9V-SuijFbamMbHh6DSGkOUiYg10AMzoBRXe0kTS1cc/s1600/maxresdefault.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6UEZZQZHYXqYI8JexBVOQpl6xtKHSbeagfCg5w21vwGBMtUL5qY4fQPr36xLU787dz6UBzrJmluKsEOOxDZWgemkTEXSvEcpy9V-SuijFbamMbHh6DSGkOUiYg10AMzoBRXe0kTS1cc/s400/maxresdefault.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> ?If it?s time to get out your winter coat, it is time to switch to heavier, more protective natural skin care products,” says Brooke Jackson, M.D., dermatologist and founder of the Skin Wellness Center of Chicago. She recommends to do the following as a seasonal solution: after cleansing in the morning, apply a moisturizing serum with hyaluronic acid (a potent hydrator) and use a face and eye cream. It is important to make sure both contain UV protection. Before bed, rub in a layer of rich night cream. Problem: Dry Hands and Cuticles Quick Fix: Water and hand soap ? especially the cheap kind found in public restrooms ? are a moisture-robbing combo. Keep a small tube of thick hand cream or a portable balm in your purse and apply it every single time you wash your hands. Your skin will hang on to more moisture if you always slip on gloves before you go outside. Also, buy a hydrating hand soap or even a fragrance-free, mild face wash for home. Problem: Chapped Lips Quick Fix: Stash a couple of inexpensive lip balms in your coat pocket, purse, car and on your night stand so you can moisturize whenever your lips feel parched. Use a stick with UV protection for daytime. Fight the urge to lick your lips, which only dehydrates them even more. Be sure to top long-wear lipstick and stains with your balm, as these formulas tend to be drying. If your lips get flaky, use a wet wash cloth or a gentle lip scrub to remove dead skin, then moisturize immediately. These simple rituals with skin care products will help you take good care of your skin during winter and look fresh and attractive.

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Is your skin feeling rough, dry or irritated? Dermatologists give their best advice on making the new moisturizers work for you and take car...