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Hot tub at Big White Ski Resort, Canada. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) The Japanese tradition of sinking into a hot tub of water is actually a very healthy practice. This bath is called Ofuro or Furo in Japanese, and it's been purported as beneficial to health. According to various sources, a hot bath promotes blood circulation, cleanses toxins, soothes muscle tension, and improves metabolism. If you have a large bath tub or an outdoor jacuzzi at home, then you'll surely benefit from an occasional dip into the hot water to relieve your muscle aches and migraines as well as ease your mental and emotional state. In effect, it's a great stress reliever. When not in use, you should protect your tub from contamination using hot tub covers . To guide you in setting your bath temperature, make sure you read the suggested ranges in Fahrenheit listed on this page . Take note of the precautions mentioned at the bottom. Related articles The etiquette of Japanese onsen Th

Sunscreens (Photo credit: Jessica Wilzig ) Most skin care experts will tell you that maintaining good habits in skin hygiene are vital anti-aging practices. These positive practices in overall skin hygiene covers all areas of your body from head to toe. They generally consist of the basics: deep cleansing, mild exfoliation, refining large pores, and intense moisturizing, which is the most important step. When you've been following an anti-aging regimen using nighttime creams and morning serums, you must remain consistent with the amounts of your topical treatments and observe the proper use of dermatological devices. Whether or not you're indoors or outdoors, you should also apply generously and constantly a layer of strong sunblock lotion. This effective anti-aging skin care product must contain antioxidants like Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherols) and alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) like lactic acid or glycolic acid to help retain moisture in your skin. Additional ingredients, s

A sample of sulfur (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Despite its acrid smell, a bar of sulfur soap brings many health benefits to your skin through its antiseptic, anti-fungal and antibacterial qualities. In olden times, individuals had to take a dip in sulfur-rich hot springs located at a distance from an active volcano. Spas often appeared around these areas to provide patrons privacy and comfort while they visited the pools of heated water and sulfur. Many people frequented these places because the hot water therapy soothed their aching muscles and the sulfur healed their skin problems, such as acne vulgaris, whiteheads, blackheads, eczema, rosacea, scabies, and seborrheic dermatitis. Now, sulfur's cleansing properties are packaged neatly in soap bars. The ten percent sulfur content in the soap has enough potency to effectively produce the same effective results as dipping your whole body in a pool of sulfur-rich hot water. Like in the ancient times, use sulfur soaps to reme

So I was surfing through the web the other day and found a snippet about cosmetics and skin whitening products. The short article mentioned the widespread use all over Europe during the Renaissance era of whitening make-up (Venetian Ceruse) that contained lead. In fact, Queen Elizabeth the First of England was the most famous consumer of lead-based cosmetics that kept her skin look pale, which was commonly perceived as a symbol of wealth, privilege, and youthful vigor during that time. Sadly, centuries passed before the people realized during the 17th century that it was lead that caused the increased incidence of psychological and nerve-related diseases among the middle-class nouveau-riche and the members of the nobility. Super Skin Lightener with Bearberry Extract (Arbutin) : Photo credit: Superskinlightener Naturally, there was a mad scramble for alternative ingredients that whiten, cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize the skin without putting the consumer's health at

If you like to ride motorcycles for recreational or for practical purposes, then you should wear a helmet all the time. I know you're already aware of this, but reminding you again doesn't hurt, especially when it helps you avoid accidents. By the time you're in the hospital, you'll understand why protective head gear like Scorpion helmets make the difference between surviving your ordeal and dying on the spot. Designs for motorcycle helmets for men and women vary.Some have tinted glass covers while others have a clear view. Helmets for women, of course, have pastel-colored surfaces. Other helmets were designed specifically to withstand very low temperatures during winter when snow is falling.

Wood-burning fireplaces are very traditional and emits a certain scent from the type of wood used as fuel. The warmth and the scent reminds many people of their childhood or a past memory that evokes warm, cozy feelings. However, a log-burner isn't much of an eco-friendly fireplace. And so, other types of fireplaces began to appear, including the gel fireplace . Like the fireplaces fueled by biomass or electricity, gel-fueled fireplaces do not emit carbon waste into the air. Using fuel in gel form is also efficient because no residue remains in the fireplace.

Aging skin problems are going to affect everybody as they grow older. But do not despair, there are many things that you can do to delay their effects or bring about some improvement if you are already seeing those unwanted effects. Many aging skin problems are caused by the skin becoming more dry as we get older When you pinch the skin on the back of your hand, an older person's skin will stay slightly pinched for a few moments while a younger person's skin will show nothing and this is because our skin loses its elasticity. The effects of this dryness and loss of elasticity are wrinkles on the face and other parts of the body. Virtually everybody notices this because it's one of the most common aging skin problems.

Many houses were built with basements to provide extra storage space for the homeowners. These rooms were deliberately constructed below ground level because people needed a cool, dry place to store grains, paper products, textile materials, and other supplies. Also, housewives would store their jars of preserved fruits and vegetables in the basement. Later, when a grown son would need his separate space, not just a bedroom, then the basement turns into a home for a bachelor. Of course, the basement flooring and walls as well as the ceiling must be renovated to make the area hospitable to a human being. In winter, it must be warm and comfortable. In summer, it must be cool.

Testosterone boosters are supposedly for men only and generally applied as "cure" for erectile dysfunction. Yet, men aren't the only ones who benefit from taking a natural booster of testosterone, such as Arginmax . Women's sex drive also increased when they use a natural inducer for making a little of this male hormone. Women's bodies also produce some testosterone, but in minute amounts. Natural ingredients for organic testosterone boosters include L-Arginine (an essential amino acid, Ginseng (promotes energy and stamina), Gingko Biloba (enhances blood circulation), Vitamins A, C and E (major antioxidants), B-complex vitamins (important role in energy metabolism, Selenium (supports immunity), Zinc (cell growth, immune function, fertility and reproduction), Niacin (dilates blood vessels and activates histamine release), and Histamine (enhances lubrication during sexual intercourse). Apart from using these ingredients for enhancing sexual activity, they are also