The Amazing Benefits of Avocado Oil for the Skin

Avocado oil has many health benefits, including antioxidants and healthy fats. Avocado oil is best known for its cooking, but it is also used in skin care. The avocado oil can is very beneficial to skin. It is used in skin care products such as creams, moisturizers, and sunscreens.

Reduces Signs of Aging

Some studies have shown that consuming healthful fats, such as those found in avocados, can help the skin to retain its elasticity.

Moisturizes and Nourishes the Skin

Avocado oil contains vitamin E, potassium, and many other nutrients that can nourish and moisturize the skin.

Prevents and Treats Acne

Avocado oil can keep skin hydrated without leaving an oily residue, when left on the skin for a short period of time then rinsed off with warm water. This may reduce the risk of acne. Avocado oil also has anti-inflammatory effects, which can help to reduce the redness and inflammation associated with acne.

Treats Sunburn

The antioxidants in avocado oil may help to ease the symptoms of a sunburn. According to two studies, avocado oil can help heal and soothe the skin. A study shows that consuming avocados may help to protect the skin from harmful UV radiation.

Relieves Inflammation from Eczema and Psoriasis

The antioxidants and vitamins in avocado oil may help to heal the dry and red irritated skin associated with eczema and psoriasis.

Improves Skin and Heals Wounds

Avocado oil may help wounds to heal more quickly. The fatty acids in avocado oil are beneficial for the skin.

Improves Nail Health

Using Avocado oil to keep the nails and surrounding skin soft may help to reduce breakage.

Improves Scalp Health

Applying avocado oil to the scalp as a hot oil mask can help to reduce dandruff and other problems caused by a dry, flaky scalp.

How to Use:

Avocado oil can be massaged into the skin, used in a face mask, or added to lotions, creams, or bath oils. It can be used on skin daily without negative effects.

Face Moisturizer

Use the inside of an avocado peel to massage onto the face. Leave the residue on for about 15 minutes, then rinse the face with warm water.

You could also use avocado oil to moisture the face at night. Wash it off the following morning.

In the Bath

Adding a few tablespoons of avocado oil to a bath will leave the body soft and help to prevent hot water from drying out the skin. You can also mix it with your favorite bath oil.

Body Moisturizer

Avocado oil is effective on its own and can be applied all over the body to keep skin soft. You could also combine it with other essential oils and massage the mixture into the skin after a bath.

For Scalp Health

You could use avocado oil in a hot oil treatment. Pour 3–5 tablespoons into a small glass container, and place the container in a larger container that contains boiling water. Make sure the temperature of the oil gets warm. Use the warm oil to gently massage into the scalp. You can leave it overnight and clean your hair with shampoo in the morning. This may help to reduce dandruff and dry scalp.

Treating Dry and Inflamed Skin

Mix equal amounts of avocado and olive oils, and apply the mixture to dry skin once or twice a day. You could add two drops of essential oil to give the mixture a nice scent. Please comment and share your experience with us.

Fun Food Facts – pt. 7

I hope you will benefit and enjoy this part of Fun Food Facts.

Bananas for Treating Depression

Bananas has many health benefits, but did you know eating bananas can help fight depression.

The Avocado Highest in Protein

Avocado has highest protein content of all fruit. Therefore, make sure to always add avocado to your diet.

Pineapple Is a Plant – Destroys Taste Buds

Pineapples actually does not grow on trees. It grows on a plant close to the ground, and Each pineapple plant only produces one pineapple per year.

Pineapple can ruin your taste buds for the day. There’s an enzyme in pineapple called bromelain that helps to break down proteins and can also ruin your tastebuds.

Kinds of Tomatoes – Poisonous

There are more than 10,000 varieties of tomatoes.

In 18th century Europe, people thought tomatoes were poisonous.

Nutella Takes Over the World Hazelnut

A quarter of all the hazelnuts in the world, is being used to make Nutella.

Beetroot for Treating Dandruff

Massaging your scalp each night with water of boiled beetroot helps to cure dandruff.

Vitamin D from Egg Yolks

The best way to get vitamin D is from the sun, but did you know that egg yolks are one of the few foods that naturally contain Vitamin D.

Chocolate Is Harmful! Not Everyone Is Allowed to Eat It!

Chocolate can kill dogs; it directly affects their heart and nervous system.

The swiss eat the most chocolate, then followed by the English.

In 15th century France, chocolate could only be eaten by members of the royal court. Thank God we do not live in the 15the century.

Benefits of Kale

20 years ago kale was used mostly to decorate food. It is the most nutritiously dense vegetable. Therefore, make sure to consume kale regularly.

An Apple instead of Coffee

Apples can wake you up in the morning better than coffee due to their high levels of fructose. Therefore, you might want to replace your cup of coffee with a cup of an apple juice in the morning.

Garlic as Insect Repellent

Garlic acts as a natural insect repellent, but be warned, it will also repel your loved ones if you eat too much.

هل تعلم ما هي فوائد أوراق المورينجا السحرية!

تكتسب شجرة المورينجا مزيدا من الشعبية في جميع أنحاء العالم باعتبارها سوبر فوود أو غذاء خارق لمحتواها الغذائي الصحي المتوازن الذي يوفر الكثير من العناصر الغذائية اللازمة للجسم. وهي ايضا تحارب الكثير من الأمراض وتوفر الشبع دون إضافة الكثير من السعرات الحرارية.ب

المورينجا هي شجرة صغيرة تنمو في جنوب آسيا. وقد تم استخدامها في الطب العشبي التقليدي لأجيال عديدة لعلاج والحد من الأمراض المزمنة مثل أمراض القلب وفقر الدم والسكري وأمراض الكبد والتهاب المفاصل والجهاز الهضمي والجلد وغيرها. أوراق المورينجا هي الأكثر شيوعا، ولكن الثمرة والجذور واللحاء والزهور والبذور صالحة للأكل أيضًا.ب

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الفوائد الصحية لأوراق المورينجا

معبأة بالمغذيات

أوراق المورينجا هي مصدر ممتاز للعديد من الفيتامينات والمعادن والأحماض الأمينية والألياف. وهي تحتوي على كميات عالية من فيتامين أ، ج، هـ، الحديد، البوتاسيوم، الكالسيوم، والبروتين.ب

عالية في مضادات الأكسدة

تحتوي المورينجا على كميات كبيرة من مضادات الأكسدة المختلفة. تحارب مضادات الأكسدة تلف الخلايا والالتهاب والجذور الحرة. الجذور الحرة قد تسبب الإجهاد التأكسدي، الذي يرتبط بأمراض مثل مرض السكري من النوع الثاني وأمراض القلب. مضادات الأكسدة تمنع تلف خلايا الأعضاء في الجسم وتحافظ على صحتهم.ب

تقلل من أعراض مرض السكري

قد تقلل أوراق المورينجا من مستويات الجلوكوز في الدم وتنظم الإجهاد التأكسدي في مرضى السكري. مما يعني انها تخفض نسبة السكر في الدم ومستويات الكوليسترول.ب

تحمي الكبد

يمكن لأوراق المورينجا أن تقلل من الضرر للكبد وتحمي الكبد من الأكسدة والتسمم والتلف.ب

تحمي القلب

أوراق المورينجا مفيدة جدا لصحة القلب. فهي تخفض من مستويات الكوليسترول وتمنع تكون الترسبات في الشرايين.ب

تقلل من الالتهاب

أوراق المورينجا تقلل من الالتهاب من خلال تثبيط الإنزيمات والبروتينات الالتهابية في الجسم. قد تؤدي الالتهابات إلى أمراض مزمنة مثل أمراض القلب والسكري والتهاب المفاصل وغيرها من الأمراض المزمنة.ب

تحسن صحة الدماغ

المورينجا تحسن وتدعم صحة ووظيفة الدماغ والقدرات المعرفية. فهي تنظم المزاج والذاكرة والاكتئاب والاستجابة للإجهاد.ب

تعزز التئام الجروح

المورينجا تعزز أيضا التئام الجروح بشكل كبير. خصائص تخثر الدم في المورينجا تعزز التئام الجروح وتقلل من الوقت الذي يستغرقه الجرح لوقف النزيف.ب

كيفية الاستخدام

من الممكن شُرب شاي أوراق المورينجا، أو تناول مكمل المورينجا، أو إضافة مسحوق المورينجا للعصائر أو الطعام. شاي المورينجا له طعم خفيف. تأكد أن شاي المورينجا عضوي لتتفدى المبيدات قدر الإمكان. حاليا شاي ومنتجات المورينجا موجودة في معظم البقالات والبقالات الصحية والأسواق المحلية والإلكترونية والجدير بالذكر بأنها تباع بأسعار معقولة جدا.ب  

تنبيه

لا يوجد حاليا أي توصية محددة بشأن كمية شاي المورينجا التي يمكن تناولها يوميًا. لا تستهلك كمية كبيرة من أوراق المورينجا في يوم واحد. أوراق المورينجا يمكن أن يكون لديها مفعول الملين إذا استهلكت بكميات كبيرة. وطبعا استشر طَبيُبك قبل أن تقرر استخدام المورينجا كعلاج.ب

The Magical Benefits of Moringa Leaf

Moringa tree is gaining popularity worldwide as a “superfood” for its balanced healthy content that provides plenty of nutrients for the body. It also fights many diseases and provides satiety without adding too many calories.

Moringa oleifera is a small tree from South Asia. It has been used for traditional herbal medicine for thousands of generations to treat and prevent diseases such as heart disease, anemia, diabetes, liver disease, arthritis, digestive and skin disorders. Moringa tree is most popular for its leaves, but fruits, roots, bark, flower, and seeds are also edible.

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Benefits of Moringa Leaf

Packed with Nutrients

Moringa leaf is an excellent source of many vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fiber. It contains high amounts of vitamin A, C, and E, iron, potassium, calcium, and protein.

High in Antioxidants

Moringa contains high amounts of various antioxidants. Antioxidants fight cell damage, inflammation, and free radicals. Free radicals may cause oxidative stress, which is associated with diseases like diabetes type 2 and heart disease. Antioxidants prevent the damage of the cells of organs in the body and keep them healthy.

Minimize Diabetes Symptoms

Moringa leaf may reduce glucose levels in the blood and regulate oxidative stress in diabetic patients, which means it lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Protects the Liver

Moringa leaf can reduce liver damage and protect the liver against oxidation, toxicity, and damage.

Protects the Heart

Moringa leaf is very beneficial for the health of the heart. It lowers cholesterol levels and prevents plaque formation in the arteries.

Reduces Inflammation

Moringa leaf reduces inflammation by suppressing inflammatory enzymes and proteins in the body. Inflammation might lead to chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis.

Improves Brain Health

Moringa improves and supports the health and function of the brain and the cognitive abilities. It regulates mood, memory, depression, and stress responses.

Promotes Wound Healing

Moringa also promotes wound healing significantly. The blood-clotting properties in Moringa promote wound healing and reduce the time it takes for a wound to stop bleeding.

How to Use

You can drink Moringa leaf tea, take as a supplement, or add the powder to smoothies or food. Moringa tea has a mild taste. Make sure you get the organic tea to avoid consuming pesticides. Moringa tea and products are available in most local and health grocery stores and electronic markets and are sold at very reasonable prices.

Caution

There is currently no set recommendation regarding how much Moringa tea is okay to take per day. Do not consume a large amount of Moringa leaf in one day  because moringa leaf can have laxative effects if consumed in large quantities. Please consult your doctor before using Moringa as a treatment.