Author: Maria Howell

How to maintain vagina health at all times

Maria Howell

The vagina, a source of both pain and pleasure remains a mystery to some women and most men. This is beside it having more nicknames than any other part of the female anatomy and a health care professional dedicated to it. Did you know that vagina is actually just one part of the vaginal area and cannot be seen unless you spread a woman’s labia? Well, if you did not know now you do: the vagina is a small canal connecting to the cervix, and only its opening is visible. With little-known facts about the vagina, it becomes tricky to ensure it is in good health, as you cannot tell right from wrong. So, what are some of the ways to maintain vagina health at all time:

Protect vaginal pH

The vagina contains a range of bacteria that makes it acidic, to prevent harmful organisms from thriving on it. The normal pH is around 3.8 to 4.5, and when you interfere with it, you disrupt the healthy vaginal biome. Activities that interfere most with vaginal pH include douching and use harsh soaps and products within the area. According to experts, the vagina is self-cleaning, the constant discharge expelled from it sweeps away bacteria and dead cells. Thus, you need not wash it, but since the vulva area may require cleaning, only use warm water to prevent introducing any harmful substance into the vagina.

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Keep a healthy diet

Yes, what you eat can have a significant impact on the health of …

3 Common Mistakes When Bleaching The Anus

Maria Howell

Anal bleaching is a safe and effective way to lighten the skin around your anus. Basically, there are two ways on how you can do it. You can visit a spa that offers the service, or you can do it on your own by purchasing any of the anal bleaching creams and lotions that can be bought in wellness stores.

However, a lot of people don’t get the results they want for the simple reason that they don’t follow the instructions. Below is an overview of some of the mistakes that people make when they perform anal bleaching.

The 3 Most Common Mistakes When Bleaching The Anus

  • Not cleaning the anus properly before the bleaching process.

The very first step in the process is to clean your anus very well before applying cream or lotion. Wash your anus and the surrounding skin with soap and water then let it dry. Only then can you apply the anal cream. When cleaning your anus, don’t make use of soap that leaves dusty residue when dry.

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  • Not using the right lotions or gels.

There are so many anal bleaching creams and lotions that are being sold on the market today. However, what you need to understand is that a lot of these are low-quality products. With that said, you should only purchase creams and lotions that have quite a reputation to them. They may be more expensive, but you will get your money’s worth.

  • Applying the bleach, lotion, or gel only once.

This …

Essential Yoga Poses Everyone Should Practice

Maria Howell

Yoga is one oldest exercise programs whose popularity has continued to increase due to its associated health benefits. Yoga poses are easy and enjoyable to do. They are effective in toning muscles, burning calories, increasing flexibility, and relaxing the brain, among others. Each yoga pose has a different intensity level. The yoga poses also target different body parts, such as core, arms, back, glutes, and legs. If done correctly, these yoga poses will improve your overall health and help in weight loss.

Another advantage of yoga poses is that they can be done anywhere – outdoors, at home or in the office, and there is no equipment required. These yoga poses are also good for various health conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, or high cholesterol. Whether you are a beginner, veteran, pregnant or have any of the health conditions mentioned above, there are different yoga poses everyone should practice so as to enjoy their health benefits.

Yoga poses you should practice

  • Yoga squat

This pose involves being in a squatting position with heels in and toes out, as the hands remain in prayer position at the chest’s front. The pose stretches the inner thighs, calves, opens the pelvis’ pubic symphysis and eases a backache. It is recommended for expecting women.yoga

  • Half moon

The pose involves balancing yourself on the left leg and left hand (both touching the floor perpendicularly) while lifting the right leg in a parallel position to the floor and extending the right …

Scary Effect of Weight Loss on Your Brain

Maria Howell

Being obese or overweight has numerous effects on the brain. This is because excess fats in the body reduce brain cells, which affects the normal functioning of the brain. This also increases the risks of several brain diseases, such as Alzheimer. Thus you can reduce these risk factors by controlling your weight through healthy eating and physical exercises. If you are obese or overweight and have decided to adopt a healthy lifestyle so as to lose weight, you must know that your brain will also be affected. Studies have shown that weight loss has some scary effects on the brain. But you should not be worried about this effect because it is a positive one.

Effects of weight on your brain

Weight loss improves the health of your brain

weight lossThis translates into enhanced functioning. Recent studies have also shown that weight loss can reverse the negative effects that extra weight had imposed on the brain. Thus after losing weight, expect the functioning of your brain to return to its original form.

It improves cognitive function of the brain

This means that your attention, organization, and planning will improve after weight loss. The reason for this is because weight loss enhances the anterior cingulate gyrus.
Your memory will also improve because losing weight enhances hippocampus thus reversing damaged memory.

It also prevents your brain from faster aging and risk of dementia

The brains of persons who are overweight and obese looks 8 and 16 years older respectively than those of …

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