For the last 48 years, Earth Day has been celebrated every year on 22nd April across the world – to spread awareness about the need for environmental protection, and to acknowledge the fact that the atmosphere is degrading day by day and collective efforts need to be taken to save it from depletion. Air and water pollution levels are rising in many countries across the globe. The rising level of pollution is of great concern; it is not only polluting the environment but also affecting the health of every living being. Environmental pollution has many aspects and the resultant health hazards include diseases in almost all organ systems. There are numerous diseases caused by Air and Water pollution that one should be aware of in order to take preventive steps to stay health. Diseases caused by Air Pollution Due to our over-dependence on automobiles, the need for petroleum products is increasing on a daily basis, as the generation of energy adds pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide to the air. These gases convert into acids and pollute the atmosphere and the air we breathe, leading to many air-borne diseases such as: Asthma Asthma is a chronic disease in which inflammation is caused by the air passages of the human body and the person finds it difficult to breathe.

It is easy to get lustrous hair from products available right in your kitchen. So set aside the 50-dollar hair conditioners and use these simple homemade deep conditioners to work wonders for your hair. Banana Hair Conditioner Banana seems to hold the key to detangling and softening the hair. Glycerin, olive oil and honey , when combined, make the most perfect smoothening concoction for your hair. Olive oil holds great moisturizing benefits. Benefits: Manageable hair Less tangling of hair Smoothening Frizz reduction Ingredients: Banana (sliced) – 1 Virgin olive oil – 4 tbsp Vegetable glycerin – 2 tbsp Honey – 2 tbsp How to make: Put all the listed ingredients in a blender and pulse till a thin mixture is achieved. There should be no lumps or banana bits remaining in the mixture and should be smooth. Part your hair in sections and apply all over the hair and scalp with a brush or just your fingers. Leave it on for 40-45 minutes till the mixture is completely seeped into your hair. Rinse thoroughly and air dry. Greek Yogurt Deep Conditioner Greek yogurt for hair is a light and natural protein treatment that mainly aids in the strengthening of the hair follicle.

The Whole 30 diet plan is an ingenious compilation of rules and meals with a stricter than strict no cheat policy. Although it is a fairly easy diet to follow through, considering the vast variety of foods that can be consumed as part of it, there is still a fair bit of confusion about how to prepare a full meal that adheres to this diet. Here are some simple yet delicious snacking, meals and dessert options that can help you stick to the diet and keep your palate happy. LOADED GUACAMOLE SWEET POTATO FRIES This is a simple yet yummy snack-y recipe that works well with the Whole30 meal plan. With a total cooking time of 40 minutes, it’s quite easy to whip up as well. INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: Sweet potatoes – 2 Chili powder – 1 tablespoon Olive oil – 1 tablespoon Zest and juice of lime – 2 Avocado – 1 Minced garlic – 1 clove Chopped green onions – 3 Cumin – 1/8 tablespoon Sea salt to taste Pico-de-gallo – 1/2 cup Cilantro – ¼ cup HOW TO PREPARE: In a preheated oven (425 degrees) place the olive oil, chili powder, lemon juice and zest coated fries in a flat dish.

Sweet strawberry recipes are always a delight and much-loved by most people. But all the sugar and butter in most dessert recipes may not appeal to everyone. The good news is that it is very easy to make healthy strawberry dessert recipes even with these ingredients. You can also indulge in some sweet taste in the morning by making healthy strawberry smoothie recipes. Here are five fresh strawberry recipes that are both sweet and healthy. Strawberry Cinnamon Pie Ingredients  1 small pastry shell 1 cup fresh strawberries, thinly-sliced ½ cup fresh strawberries, chopped 2 tsp sugar ½ tbsp cornstarch ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp lemon juice A pinch of salt 2 tsp low-fat cream (optional) (Serves 1) How to prepare This is one of the healthiest strawberry pie recipes you can make. Line the pastry shell with foil and bake for 5 minutes at 450 degrees. In a pan, add chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, salt, ¼ tsp cinnamon and cornstarch. Cook until the mixture becomes viscous. When done, put it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Now, arrange sliced strawberries in the pastry shell. Pour the cool strawberry mixture on top of the shell, covering it entirely. Put the pastry shell in the refrigerator until it sets.

There are some days when you feel sore after an intense workout session. Even after a long run, you do not feel fine due to aches and pain in the muscles. Physical activities like training, running and even bad posture can cause your muscles and their surrounding fibers to become tighter and swollen, which causes strain and sometimes pain in your body. For the purpose of reducing mild muscle tension and pain within your own body, foam rollers come in handy. So, now the real question is what is Foam Rolling? Foam Rolling Foam Rollers are a self-massage tool literally made up of a roll of foam that helps you reduce the muscle tension in your body. Foam rolling is a self-myofascial technique which is also called “poor man’s massage” as it is a cheaper alternative to a trip to the massage therapists. It allows you to apply deep pressure to certain points of the body to release tightness and muscular tension similar to the deep tissue massage. As per the studies, rolling the muscles on a foam roller produces friction between the roller and the muscle involved and generates heat in it. This causes the tissue to become more gel-like and, thus, more flexible.