Exposure to these different forms of contaminants cause headaches, vomiting, drowsiness and even somethings liver and kidney damage hence the need for potted plants.

Studies have shown that being surrounded by nature (potted plants) can help remedy this.

Discussed as follows are plants as seen in Nigeria tropical environment aiding us with better sleep

Golden Cane Palm 

Coined from the name, it looks somewhat like a palm tree – this time around, only short and for indoor use. It features feathery, arching fronds and it removes formaldehyde, xylene and toluene from the air.

Aloe Vera

Most of us know Aloe Vera as a miracle skin save. It has been known to heal minor wounds eight days faster than regular dressing. But did you know it’ is also a major air cleaner?

In addition to its place in your beauty regimen. Aloe Vera removes benzene and formaldehyde rom the air

Snake Plant

This looks familiar? The snake plant is also known as the Mother-in-law’s tongue. The plant is hardy and can survive long periods without watering. Its bold and clutter-free line makes it one of the plants of choice for architectural design. It doesn’t just sit there looking beautiful though, the Snake Plant removes benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene.

Peace Lily

Is your space especially dark? And you don’t have time to worry about the darkness? The Peace Lilly is made for you. The plant is one of the easiest to propagate of all the flowering houseplants and tolerates stuffy indoor conditions better than most houseplants. It needs only a little amount of light and water to survive. The peace lily removes benzene formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, toluene and ammonia from the air.

Chinese evergreen

This is also known as Aglaonema. This is a rarely beautiful plant. Even If they do not have a no use more than being hung around and look beautiful, you should still plant them. But thankfully, they do. Aglaonema removes benzene and formaldehyde from the air.

Dwarf date plant

The dwarf plant is a popular ornament indoor plant grown for its beautiful feather leaves. They grow well in Nigeria’s tropical climate and make easy gardening for novice gardener. They are easy to plant and care for. It removes formaldehyde, xylene and toluene from the air.

Dumb cane

This plant gets a lot of flak for being a 7-second child-killer and an undercover floral avenger sent to snuff out humanity because of all those beautiful forest we hacked down. None of this is true. Although, the Dumbcane is toxic, it does not kill humans. If anything, it tries to keep us alive. The Dumbcane plant removes, xylene, and toluene from the atmosphere.

Finally, keeping good health does not require much more than eating right, sleeping well and staying in an environment with good ventilation. Hence, having one of these potted plants in your home might make a lot of difference.

The post 7 Air Purifying Potted Plants that Make Us Sleep Well appeared first on Hermaze | Relationship, Beauty, Fashion, Family Articles for Women.

.

Detangling Comb

It will help you comb through your hair more quickly and efficiently than with a wide toothed comb or traditional brush. Say goodbye to painful brushing sessions and hair loss due to tangles and knots.

Spray Bottle

The spray bottle is used to rehydrate dull curls. It allows you to shape, moisturize, and stretch hair without soaking or re-wetting the whole head.

 Skinny Headbands

A classic headband never goes out of style for naturalistas, These skinny hair bands are the just the right blend of understated, polished style, secure grip, and are super lightweight.

Teasing Brush

This is so perfect for your baby hair, to smooth out your edges when you are going for a sleek look like Afro puffs.

Afro Comb

Every black woman needs an afro comb  to tease the roots of their natural  hair and bring out your inner Solange Knowles.

Silk Bonnet/Scarf

You should wrap your hair in a silk scarf at night or rest on a silk pillowcase to protect your style while you sleep because silk is a great fabric for smoothing back your hair.

Tail Comb

This type of comb is more of a styling comb mainly used for any kind of  hair. The tail of the comb is used for separating, straightening, and sectioning the hair for different styling processes.

Shower Cap

Deep conditioning is essential for your natural hair, get a good shower cap to lock the mositure when deep conditioning.

Ladies if you are new in the natural hair community, I advise you find any hair oil, this can be coconut oil, castor oil, olive oil, almond oil or even sheer butter that you can use for your hair and get a good leave in conditioner too.

Photo credit: Google images

The post Natural Hair Essentials for Beginners appeared first on Hermaze | Relationship, Beauty, Fashion, Family Articles for Women.

Few Points to Note:

Intermittent Fasting: Intermittent Fast is an eating style on the Ketogenic Diet where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting this is by omitting your meal plan either your breakfast, lunch or dinner, but water can be taken during this period.

Bullet Proof Coffee: Bulletproof coffee it is a way of taking in fat via your tea most especially coffee tea by blending coffee, coconut oil, and any compliant butter /Mayonnaise. The fat intake serves as an energy source for the day.

Following the above meal plan will help you reach the state of ketosis fast and do not forget to include exercise, drinking of much water in your routine, healthy living is important on your weight loss journey.

The post Zero Carbohydrate Nigerian Meal Plan For The ketogenic appeared first on Hermaze | Relationship, Beauty, Fashion, Family Articles for Women.

People desire to look healthy and strong but the question is, Are they ready to do what it takes to achieve this look? Will they let go of some habits they have got comfortable with and embrace new ones that will improve their looks and appearance?

Below are steps to follow that will ensure anti-aging and make you look forever young.

Reduce Your Sugar Intake

This does not only reduce the risk of diabetes but also keeps the wrinkles at bay.  Excess sugar does the body no good: It potentially contributes to quick aging and harmful health conditions e.g diabetes and heart failure.
Research has shown that once in the bloodstream, sugar grabs onto collagen and elastin molecules, turning their soft and supple fibers rigid and weak. As a result, these fibers can no longer do the heavy lifting necessary to keep skin firm.

According to a research carried out in the Netherlands, those with lower blood sugar were thought to look, a full year younger than those with higher blood sugar levels.

Drink More Water

Water prevents dehydration and sluggishness and gives a flatter belly.
A few extra glasses a day may help you stay in your favorite jeans. A 2011 study found that people who drank four or more cups of water daily were 21 percent less likely to develop high blood sugar than those who drank two cups or less. High blood sugar, over time, can trigger a cascade of events that cause the body to store fat—often the kind that settles around the belly.

Also, limit diet soda: One study found that people who drank diet soda gained almost three times as much abdominal fat over nine years as those who didn’t drink diet beverages.

Consume Less Salt

You should consume less salt to reduce blood pressure and puffiness under the eyes.
When our kidneys detect excess sodium in the blood, they cause the body to retain fluid in an effort to dilute it. During the daily activity, fluid from the dissolved salt is distributed to every part of the body, this explains why our fingers, ankles, and feet can feel swollen at the end of a long day. At night, this fluid moves throughout the body, including the eye area which results in puffiness.

This puffiness can be controlled by reducing the sodium intake.

Exercise Daily

One who exercises regularly will never go wrong. Exercise strengthens the muscles that support the spine, and the stronger they get, the less effort it takes to maintain good posture.

Get Enough Rest

Rest does the body a lot of good. Sleep well to calm your nerves and ease off the stress of the day’s work. A good sleep will take away wrinkles and make you worry less, It will make you look calm and attractive, getting enough sleep manages your weight and makes you look fitter. It makes your skin glow and takes away those dark circles and bags underneath your eyes.

To eliminate premature aging, ensure you have at least eight hours of sleep per night.

Consumption of Fatty Foods

These foods cause chronic inflammation. Consuming daily meals containing food such as vegetable oils, margarine, red meats, white bread, or sugary, processed foods, you’re not doing your skin any favors. These foods can cause inflammation in your body, which may accelerate wrinkle formation.  These foods will help your skin maintain its soft and supple look.

Be sure to eat enough fruits and vegetables, fresh produce abundant in zinc, selenium, vitamin C, and beta carotene, all of which are key players in the body’s production of collagen (which keeps skin firm), as well as protecting against free radicals which will help your skin maintain its soft and supple look.

If you abide by these principles, you will sure improve your looks and appearance.

The post 6 Habits That Will Make You Look Forever Young appeared first on Hermaze | Relationship, Beauty, Fashion, Family Articles for Women.

Below are the 7 benefits of this diet.

High Blood Sugar Level

Meals consumed during a ketogenic diet naturally helps lower blood sugar level. Research has proven that ketogenic diet is a more effective way to prevent or manage diabetes compared to a low-calorie diet plan. Remember in my last article, it was established that the food ratio for ketogenic diet is 75% of fat, 20% of protein and 5% of carbohydrate. Sugar which happens to be the end product of carbohydrate is a major root cause of Diabetes; which is why ketogenic diet known as low-carb diet is the best for high blood sugar level.

Weight Loss

Ketogenic diet uses the body fat as an energy source and this helps with weight loss. While on the ketogenic diet the insulin, level go down turning your body into a fat burning machine. Based on personal experience and research the ketogenic diet is more effective compared to low-fat and high-carb diets.

Intellectual Focus

Ketones have been said to be a great source of fuel for the brain. This is because of the increased intake of fatty acids which has great benefits to our brain function. When you are on a low-carb diet, it helps avoid big spikes in blood sugar level which can result in improving focus and concentration. The ketogenic diet also helps increase energy level by giving your body a better and more reliable energy source.

Reduced Hunger Pangs

Fats are naturally more satisfying and they end up leaving the body in a full state for a longer period. The portion control included in the ketogenic diet plan helps the stomach reduces hunger pangs.

Managed Epilepsy

Research shows that keto helps in controlling seizures in some people with epilepsy. This diet is usually recommended by doctors for children whose seizures have not responded to a different type of medication. It is also used to prevent and reduce seizures in children living with epilepsy.

Blood Pressure and Reduced Cholesterol

A popular misconception about keto diet says that this lifestyle is prone to raise the cholesterol level in the body causing high blood pressure because of the high fat intake which fears the LDL. But on the ketogenic diet, you are encouraged to feed healthy fats like coconut oil, palm oil, lard, eggs, cream, red meat, grass-fed animal products and dairy fats like butter and yogurt to mention a few. The LDL cause high cholesterol and high blood pressure while ketogenic diet increase HDL.

The Easy Flow of Menstrual Cycle

Personally, prior to this time my menstrual cycle comes with lots of pain and the colour was different from the usual, but after I started the ketogenic diet I no longer feel menstrual cramps and the colour, now pure red. I am happy to be on this journey because I feel healthy.

Aside from the benefits listed above, I have also been told of personal stories how ketogenic diet tackles Fibroid, barrenness, Polycystic Ovarian syndrome, infertility problem, and hormonal imbalance. Also, it starves cancer cells of their food which is glucose.

You should give this diet a try, if you are looking to stay healthy and free from any medical condition.

The post 7 Amazing Benefits Of Ketogenic Diet appeared first on Hermaze | Relationship, Beauty, Fashion, Family Articles for Women.

This common saying “you can’t eat your cake and have it”  implies you can not have the best of both worlds- sacrifices must be made to achieve set goals. This invariably mean that you discipline yourself and abide by set rules in order to see that desired change in your body size and health.

In discussing this new path towards healthy living, I will give a brief introduction into all about Ketogenic and how it works.

What is Ketogenic:

Ketogenic is a low carb diet which is structured to put your body in a state of ketosis, Ketogenic uses fat as its primary body source of fuel (Energy), this occurs because glucose a product of carbohydrate which gives you energy is cut from your meal plan and replaced with fat.

How does Keto work:

For you to achieve your set goals in Ketogenic you must follow this strict ratio of your diet, the Ketogenic diet is 75% of fat, 20% of protein and 5% of carbohydrate.

A look at the pie chart above shows you what your plate of food should look like when you are about to have your meal for the day.

Fat eaten is circulated as triglycerides in the blood stream and stored as adipose tissue i.e. body fat which is used as energy to keep your body going. Remember low carbohydrate diet is equal to low energy hence I would advise you eat more fat for you to have energy while going about your day to day activities.

I have read comments on ketogenic having the risk of high cholesterol which will result into low-density lipoproteins:  this is caused by eating of fatty foods that are high in sugar (bad fat)  but with research, I have been made to understand that high-fat diet requires eating of healthy fat, vegetables, fruits, fish etc. Eating of fatty foods which are high in sugar causes ketoacidosis.

Let’s try practice the above this week as we look at benefits of Ketogenic diet subsequently.

The post Ketogenic Diet: Easy & New Weight loss Path Towards Healthy Living appeared first on Hermaze | Relationship, Beauty, Fashion, Family Articles for Women.

Hey Lovelies, if your job leaves you strung out or overwhelmed, it’s important to find a way to relax once you clock out each day. The best way to unwind is really not the same for everyone, which is why you should find a relaxation technique that works for you. To find peace of mind and unwind after work, check out these popular options.

Go For a Walk Or Spend Time Outside

It’s no secret that spending time outside is good for your health. A few minutes each day in the early morning sun can give you some vitamin D,  You need not only to improve your health, but to boost your mood. Not to mention the impact a breath of fresh air can have on your stress levels. Try setting aside just 15-30 minutes to go for a walk around.

Exercise

It is no secret that a great workout can put you in a great mood, so why not head to the gym or the jogging track before heading home after work? Exercise floods your brain with endorphins which means you’ll experience a natural mood boost while improving your health. Whether you want to lift some weights or hit the treadmill, you’ll certainly thank yourself after.

Take a Long Bath or Shower

Depending on the hours you work and what all you have to deal with when you get home, a shower or bath may not be a realistic option. Even if it’s a few hours later once things have settled down, a long time spent in the shower or bath can work wonders for your mood and your stress levels. Find a temperature that feels soothing for you and remember to take deep breaths.

Cooking a Homemade Meal

If you don’t mind a little prep work, you may be surprised by how beneficial a home cooked meal can be. Spend a little time in your kitchen preparing fresh ingredients and breathe in all the incredible smells as you put your meal together. Cooking, in itself, can be a great form of meditation since your hands will be busy while your mind can take a break. Plus, cooking then eating a fresh, healthy meal provides your body with all the nutrients it needs to boost your mood and promote long-term health.

Supplements or Medication

If you find that you’re constantly feeling overwhelmed, you could be suffering from chronic stress. One of the best ways to deal with chronic stress is with supplements or medication. If you are not opposed to finding medicine that can work for you, there are quite a few options worth trying. However you should  talk to your doctor before taking or trying any medications with hopes of finding relief from stress because of potentially risky side effects.

Connect With Friends

Finally, a great way to relieve stress is to call up a friend for a good conversation or to invite them to come spend some time out with you. Connecting with close friends is a great way to take your mind off all the stress you’re facing at work.

It is important to avoid letting things get too stressful and overwhelming at work. If you desperately need a break, perhaps the environment is not the best for you in the first place. You can mix things up and try something new each day, or find a routine that works for you. Stress relief is truly just a few steps away.

Photo credit: Google images

The post 6 Relaxing Ways to Unwind After Work appeared first on Hermaze | Relationship, Beauty, Fashion, Family Articles for Women.