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10 Bad Habits That Can Kill You

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You probably do not know this, but there are certain common practices in our society that are actually harmful for your health. And while our family or friends do not teach us these things because they intentionally want to harm us, they often do end up passing on the knowledge of certain bad habits because they themselves do not realize that these practices can actually kill you!  So here are the top 10 bad habits that can kill you. 1. Popping Your Blackheads  You probably have done this at least once in your life, or had your mother or girlfriend do it for you. But what you do not know is that popping blackheads is the worst thing you can do to your face.  Why? Because the roots of blackheads are quite deep in your skin's dermis, and so when you try to pop them, you only end up breaking off the superficial portion, which leaves the root exposed to the bacteria teeming in the air and on your face.  This usually leads to infection and infla...

15 Effective Home Remedies To Treat White Spots On Nails

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Do you have white spots on your nails? Are you unable to get rid of them despite medication? Sometimes the occurrence of white spots on nails might not seem so serious, but it is always better to look into the matter at the earliest possible. And if you are looking for some simple ways on how to remove white spots on nails, you are in the right place! This post deals with the top home remedies that can help you deal with White Spots on Nails! Want to know what they are? Read ahead! 1. Tea Tree Oil: Tea Tree Oil is acclaimed to be an effective antiseptic, and it also works wonderfully on white spots on nails.  Simply mix few drops of olive/thyme oil with tea tree oil and then apply the prepared mixture on the nails and leave it for 10-15 minutes.  It will work better for infections. 2. Baking Soda: To treat white spots, mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with 1/4th cup of peroxide, 1/2 cup of Epsom salt, and 4 cups of ...

Home Remedies for Nail Psoriasis

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Psoriasis is a chronic disease of the immune system that varies from mild to severe. This condition causes your body to produce too many skin cells. Psoriasis can occur anywhere on your body, including your nails. In fact, people suffering from this autoimmune disease are at risk of developing nail psoriasis, which alters the way your toenails and fingernails look. Nail psoriasis affects up to 50 percent of people who have psoriasis and as many as 80 percent of people who suffer from psoriatic arthritis. However, a person with no history of psoriasis can also develop this nail problem. One of the first signs of nail psoriasis is a change in nail color. Your nail color may change to green, yellow or brown. Other symptoms include  small red or white spots underneath the nails, ridges or grooves in the nails, pitting (small pinprick holes) on the nails’ surface, itching, a buildup of chalky white material under your nails, thickening of your nails and nails becoming loose...