Vitamin K for Scars?

FADE IT – There’s evidence that vitamin k can deliver a one-two punch to bruises. A double –blind study had patients applying topical vitamin K cream to one side of their face and a placebo to the other side after undergoing cosmic laser treatment. The bruises on the side of the face treated with vitamin K were less severe than those treated with the placebo.
Other (preliminary) studies suggest that vitamin K may have lightening effect on under-eye circles, that pesky  problem that plagues so many of us, as well.
Check out large cosmetic stores for formulations with vitamin K.

Can These Drinks Solve Your Energy Crisis?

LIQUID QUALMS- Those super- potent energy drinks you see on display at your gym- do they really help boost your workout? And are they safe?
The short answer to both question is –Hard to tell. The safety of drinks like Amp, Pimp Juice (no, we did not make that one up), and Red Bull, is still under debate, because so little research has been done on their unconventional combinations of ingredients, says Scott Trappe, Ph.D.’ director of the Human Performance Laboratory of Ball State University. Some of these sugary, high-powered beverages pack up to 80 milligrams of caffeine (about the same amount in a cup of coffee), as well as amino acids and herbal supplements.
If you haven’t had a reaction to downing caffeine and /or sugar before a  work out. You will probably be fine chugging an energy drink. But combinations of ingredients like taurine, guarana, and ginseng have not been studied in depth and could turn these products into a potential witch’s brew. We say stick with water to be safe-100 to 200 ml Every 15 minutes while you exercise, to be exact. Substitute Electral or a sports drink like Gatorade when you work out longer than an hour, or in hot and humid weather. But if you are so exhausted that you need a major jolt to get moving, skip the gym and hit the couch for a nap.

6 ways to Conquer Temptation

Tame The Urges: Recognizing the environmental factors that can encourage overeating may help you rein this problem. Here are some practical suggestions:
Play hard to get: Put the most tempting foods high up in the cupboard, at the very back of the fridge, or in other inconvenient spots. Replace the cookie jar and candy bowl with a fruit bowl.
Downsize: Many small containers are better than a few large one’s because they provide convenient stopping points. Never eat directly out of a large package.
Plan ahead: Decide how much you’re going to eat before an event and do your best to stick with that plan. Set some limits before you go the movies or watch the cricket match. It’s so easy to mindlessly munch when you’re in front of a screen of any kind.
Be a copycat: Look around. Who’s eating the least? Who has the healthiest food on their plate? Model your eating habits on that person’s.
Keep it the same: Don’t put out too many different varieties of the same kind of food. Prime eg: Chocolate in different flavors. You’ll be tempted to sample from each one and eat a lot more than if you were faced with fewer choices.

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