One of the biggest side effects of a pregnant belly are the stretch marks that appear during pregnancy and after the baby has been born. Here are some ways you can avoid pregnancy stretch marks:
Eat well and stay hydrated:
Eat a well balanced diet and drink 8-10 glasses of water so that your skin can remain healthy, elastic and supple during pregnancy. Not only is this very important for your growing baby, but also for your own health. Healthy skin is less prone to stretch marks.
Gain weight gradually and within limits:
Try not to gain excessive weight during your pregnancy and stay within the recommended weight guidelines. Don’t use your pregnancy as an excuse to over indulge in junk foods and sweets. This is the most important time ever that you need to eat a healthy, wholesome and balanced diet.
Moisturize your body heavily:
This is the most important way to avoid stretch marks from occurring. Use…
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What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic Acid is a natural protein found in the body that acts a natural moisturizer and lubricating agent between cells. This protein has the potential to deeply moisturize skin tissues and also has anti aging benefits if applied topically to skin. These days more and more cosmetic companies are adding Hyaluronic Acid to their products due to its moisturizing and anti aging properties.
Anti aging effects of Hyaluronic Acid:
As we age, our body’s natural stores of Hyaluronic Acid diminish. Due to this reason, wrinkles, lines and creases start appearing on our skin.
1. Anti Oxidant: Hyaluronic Acid is a very good anti oxidant. This protein diminishes free radicals and prevents their damage from occurring on the skin.
2. Hydrating properties: This protein has excellent hydrating properties, when applied topically in creams and lotions; it hydrates the deepest layers of the skin, and even prevents the loss of additional moisture from the skin. The skin regains…
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Pregnancy is the most important time in your life to eat healthy, as you are eating not only for yourself but also for your baby. Apart from consuming a healthy diet full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, you should know what to avoid during your pregnancy as well. Here are some foods and drinks that should be completely avoided:
Raw Sea food and Mercury rich fish:
Raw sea food like oysters, uncooked sushi and sashimi should be completely avoided during your pregnancy, as well as certain fish that are very high in mercury as they may cause problems with your baby’s developing nervous system. These fish include shark, mackerel, tile fish and sword fish.
Soft Cheeses:
Soft cheeses such as Brie, Camembert, feta, queso fresco, queso blanco and Stilton (Blue cheese) should be avoided completely. These contain harmful bacteria that can make you sick.
Raw meats and raw eggs:
Raw or undercooked meat, eggs and poultry should also be…
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