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Health
Dark Inner Thigh Issue
Coffee Cuts Risks
Drinking 4 cups of antioxidant- rich coffee daily significantly re- duces your risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Flaxseeds Fend Off Hot Flashes
Adding 3 tablespoons of ground flaxseed to your daily diet may halve the number and inten- sity of hot flashes, according to Mayo Breast Clinic research.
Avoid An Aching Back
If your lower back feels achy and stiff whenever you stand, the problem could be your sitting pos- ture. Adjust your chair (or how you sit in it) so you’re leaning back a little bit.
Power Of Hugs
F.Y.I.... hugs are great for:
Erase Anxiety by lowering the level of the stress hormone cortisol. Hugs also help to reduce high B.P. and your heart rate.
EliminatePain by prompting a flood of feel-good brain chemi- cals that can ease discomfort and promote joint healing.
Give An Anti-Aging Boost
by releasing oxytocin, a powerful hormone with anti-aging benefits including making skin radiant.
Avoid Shingles
It is important to understand the causes of dark inner thighs. Here are many of the causes of dark inner thighs:
Obesity - Being overweight can cause your thighs to rub against each other when you walk, which can cause discoloration and itchy skin called chaffing. To avoid this, wear shorts that will cover your thighs under your skirts and dresses so that your legs will not directly rub together.
Hormonal Imbalance - Your inner thighs can darken from hormonal imbalance, some women notice their inner thighs darken during parts of their men- strual cycle, hormonal changes from pregnancy can also cause darkening of skin.
Medications - Some medica- tions can cause skin changes, in- cluding oral contraceptives. Ask your doctor for alternatives if you need to.
Friction - Excess sweat and tight clothes may cause darker thighs. Friction caused by this can result in darker inner thighs. Choose fabrics that can breathe.
Acanthosis Nigricans - This condition makes dark patches and discoloration occur on your skin. There are several remedies avail- able from your doctor or to make for yourself at home.
Here are natural ways to help remedy the situation:
Lemon - Lemon acts as a bleaching agent for skin. Cut one in half and rub it on your inner thighs for 15-20 minutes then wash it off, pat dry and repeat
daily for best results. It will dry your skin so after patting your legs dry you can apply a thin layer of olive or coconut oil.
Aloe Vera - Massage aloe vera gel on the affected areas, it will help repair your skin and reduce inflammation.
Lose Weight (if needed) - If excess weight is the cause of your dark inner thighs try to lose it. During exercise make certain you have on the proper clothes so you do not cause further chaffing dur- ing your workouts. If diet and ex- ercise are not helping see your doctor.
Yogurt and Lemon - Mix lemon juice and yogurt into a thick paste and apply gently to your inner thighs. Leave for 20 minutes then wash and pat dry.
Oatmeal and Yogurt - Make a thick paste from one teaspoon each oatmeal, yogurt, and lemon juice. Apply to your inner thighs and leave for about an hour until it dries. This is a great exfoliant and is a popular home remedy for dark inner thighs and rough skin.
Potatoes - Potatoes can work as a bleaching agent, cut it into slices then put them on your thighs, leave for 30 minutes then wash with warm water and pat dry.
Powdered Milk and Honey - Mix 1 teaspoon each of honey, powdered milk, and lemon juice to make a thick paste. Add a few drops of almond oil and apply the paste to your thighs to lighten the color. This works on tanned skin as well.
Avoid shingles and boost your health with these:
• Olive leaf extract beats hypertension – Taking 1,000 mg. daily of this antiviral agent can boost your defenses against shingles within a week. Bonus: Lower your blood pressure by 11 points within 2 months.
• Citrus combats cancer
– Eating 1 heaping cup of citrus daily reduces your risk of devel- oping shingles by 33%. The bioflavanoids (plant com- pounds) strengthen your im-
mune system’s ability to find and destroy viruses. Bonus: Reduces your risk of most can- cers by 25%.
• Fish Cuts Blood Fat –
Fish is a great source of L-ly- sine (an amino acid) that stops the shingles virus from divid- ing. Eating 16 oz. each week can up your virus protection within 3 weeks. Bonus: Cuts produc- tion of artery-clogging triglyc- erides by 33%, plus lowers your liver’s cholesterol output by 14%.
Combat Arthritis
These following remedies will help when battling arthritis: Take Fish Oil For Healthy Joints - Taking 1 g. of fish oil daily – or eating 18 oz. of fish weekly – nourishes and heals joint tissue and can delay – even prevent- the onset of
arthritis.
“C” Keeps You Pain- Free - A daily 200 mg. dose of Vitamin C slows the progression of arthritis – and makes you 100% less likely to develop it. An antioxidant, C destroys joint tis- sue-damaging free radicals.
Sunlight Cuts Risk By 67% - Spending 15 minutes in sunlight – four times weekly will
help your body produce enough cartilage – protecting Vitamin D to cut your risk by 67%.
Drop A Few Pounds To Cut Your Risk By 50% - Los- ing 3 pounds a year (if you’re overweight), can slash your risk of developing osteoarthritis by 50% with a few years.
Consider Cycling - Exer- cise tones muscles, boosts blood flow to joints and improves flex- ibility by 55%. Cycling’s smooth, repetitive motion actually thick- ens cartilage in leg bones and hips – without stressing your joints. Cycle at least 12 minutes daily at 60-90 revolutions per minute.
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