From Eye Care to Nail Care

Perhaps one of the most beautiful of God’s gift, our eyes is the actual window to the world that we see. Yet, we don’t really realize the importance of eyes and ignore their care. Maintaining the health of eyes is very necessary and it starts from the food on your plate. Healthy eating and some simple steps can help you to have healthy eyes:

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1. Eat for good vision: Omega 3, fatty acids, lutein, zinc and vitamin C is good for the eyesight and also, ward-off the ageing problem.

2. Including green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, collards.

3. Oranges, lemon and other citrus fruits are very helpful for the good vision of eyes as they are enriched with vitamin c.

4. Eat beans, eggs and other non- meat proteins.

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As a body organ, eyes are very sensitive and they are exposed to sunlight all the time, which may be hazardous for them, so here are some simple remedies to protect eyes:

1. Use cucumber on your eyelids: press cucumber on your eyes before you go to sleep as it relaxes your eyes and gives you the soothing effect.

2. Always wash your eyes with cold water whenever you come back from outside.

3. Potatoes are also very good for eyes. Cut slices of potatoes and place them on your eyelids for fifteen to twenty minutes, it can reduce dark circles around the eyes.

4. Even Avocados are also very good as they help to get rid of the wrinkles under the eyes.

Nail it Right

Whether you are scratching an itch, strumming a guitar or peeling an orange, your fingernails always come in handy all day long. However, too much use of it can be harmful to the nails as you might break them or can have a nasty infection.

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So, here the some home remedies for the nail care which can make your nails look beautiful and can help to keep them hygienic. They are as follows:

1. If you are a homemaker and you do a lot of household work then probably your exposure to detergents and cleansers are very high, which can damage your nails by making them brittle.

2. It is always advisable to wear gloves while doing household works as they prevent infection and helps in maintaining the shape of your nails.

3. Never cut your cuticles instead soak them in warm water and gently pat them, to keep them at their places, with the clean towel.

4. If you have a hangnail, cut them with a fine scissors to prevent further infection.

5. The diet, which you can include to have good nails is egg yolks, green leafy vegetables and especially beetroots which is full of calcium and vitamin D.

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6. Olive oil is also very beneficial for the nails as they harden tender finger nails and toenails.

7. At home you can massage your nails through the fresh lemon juice and rinse them out by the short while.

So, if you are not planning or not in a mood to visit any nearby parlour to invest your money on beautifying your nails or eye-packs, then you can surely have the same effect at the comfort of your home by following the above said remedies.

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