Our lower back is always susceptible to a lot of problems, as it is the trunk of major nerves passing through the spinal cord to the lower limbs and other parts of the body. The lower back holds the weight of the upper body parts. It is this flexibility that enables our movement. It is highly engineered, and thus any problem or injury to this portion can lead to a variety of issues in your hip, leg or other body parts. Lower back is highly prone to injuries Our lower back is highly prone to injury when we lift any heavy objects, like water-filled buckets, or weights in the gym. Even a sudden movement can injure the lower back, as the ligaments running down the legs from the lower back via the hip get twisted. There are high chances of a microscopic tear in the ligaments and the muscles, as well from the injury of the lower back, as the spinal cord endings in the lower back extend the nerves from there towards the lower portions of the body. An improper posture of our body while walking, sitting or even sleeping can lead to various injuries in the lower back, as well as in the ligaments and muscles.

Being presentable goes beyond your mere appearance. How you smell matters a lot, and that’s why we need deodorants. Deodorants are necessary no matter where you live; whether you are heading out for work, a date, or any other event or occasion. They’ve become an indispensable part of our daily lives. And when it comes to deodorants, we’re pretty spoilt for choice. But have you ever considered how potentially harmful the chemical ingredients of most commercially available deodorants are for your skin? Even if you have, you’d probably continue using those deodorants because you may not be aware of any healthier alternatives. Well, we’re here to change that! Read on to learn everything you need to know about natural deodorants. What are natural deodorants? Natural antiperspirants and deodorants are prepared solely using natural ingredients and are therefore among the safest ways to keep your body dry, sweat-free, and smelling good, throughout the day. How are they made? There are many ways you can prepare natural deodorants. Coconuts and baking soda are commonly used ingredients in many natural deodorant preparations. The recipe that we recommend is one which uses Shea butter. This particular natural deodorant, in addition to being highly effective, has the added benefit of maintaining the softness, and the moisture content, of the skin.

Most of us have suffered the experience of catching a cold just after returning from a holiday. You might have enjoyed a lot on your vacation, but once you catch the flight back home (or, which is worse for your holiday, when you catch a flight to your destination), you start sneezing. Sometimes the cold disappears within two to three days, but sometimes it takes longer time. All this depends on your immunity. But have you ever given any thought as to why this happens every time you travel on an airplane? Well, here’s the simple answer – It is because of the germs that are present in the air of the airplane. As you know, germs can be found anywhere; and the rarefied confines of an aircraft are no exception. There can be bugs in the airplane blankets, or in the plate that is served to you for dinner, or in a lot of other places.To make matters worse, you have no way of knowing what germs your fellow passengers are bringing on board with them. Needless to say, you need to focus on keeping yourself away from germs while traveling on a flight. Here are few tips to protect yourself:

In the mood for something fried, yet healthy?  Then these great air fryer recipes are just what you need to try out. Air fryers don’t use oil, unlike conventional methods of preparing fried foods. Rather, they use circulating hot air to fry food. This makes air fryer foods a healthier option than their conventionally fried counterparts. So without further ado, check out the recipes: Baked Buffalo wings Buffalo chicken wings are a great option to start with. Here are the ingredients: Chicken wings Self-raising flour A half cup of Frank’s Hot Sauce A half cup of butter One teaspoon of salt Here’s what you do: Preheat the De’Longhi Air Fryer  to 180°C. Cut the tip off the chicken wings and discard it. Cut at the center joint to split the wings into two. Put the chicken wings in a bowl to coat them with salt and flour. Take the chicken wings coated with salt and flour to the basket of your air fryer. Shake well. Place basket in air fryer for twenty-five minutes (at 180°C). Shake the wings once in five minutes. Do this till the chicken becomes crispy. Melt the butter and blend Frank’s Hot Sauce with it. Transfer the chicken wings to a large bowl.

After years of canvassing against obesity and cholesterol, the FDA has programmed people to think of cholesterol as a dirty word, and something to run away from for the sake of your body’s health. But cholesterol being inherently negative is a misconception. The truth is that our body needs cholesterol in order to accomplish certain tasks. It’s important for you to understand that there are two types of cholesterol – good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. The goal should be to avoid bad cholesterol (Low-density Lipoprotein or LDL), and increase good cholesterol (High-density lipoprotein or HDL). What is good cholesterol? The good cholesterol, or HDL, carries fat from the heart to the liver, enabling the process of fat metabolism. This, in turn, helps the body reduce the chances of getting small fat globules stuck in the blood vessels. And in the long run, this aids in maintaining health, and reducing risk of heart attack and stroke. According to the American Heart Association, it is recommended to have your cholesterol levels checked right from the age of 20 onwards, to monitor the level of cholesterol and control it accordingly. The average level of cholesterol in your blood should be around 60 mg/dl.