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Tilapia skin: the New Player in Burn Treatment

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Burn injury is a health issue across the globe, leaving thousands to millions of victims devastated. In search for better ways to combat the ever increasing healthcare cost and come up with better treatment options, researchers explore the use of tilapia skin as a new promising technique to speed up healing of burn and decrease the need for pain medication. Did you know that tilapia  skin has higher amount of collagen type 1 and 3 compared to human skin. @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Researchers in Brazil took advantage of the abundance of the freshwater fish "tilapia" in their country to uncover a new promising alternative treatment in the care of burn victims. They use medical grade sterilized tilapia skin to debride wounds caused by burn, substituting the conventional burn treatment composed of gauze and sulfadiazine cream. They use tilapia skin to debride second and third degree burns. Tilapia skin is rich in marine collagen peptide which is easily absorbed into the ...

Are supplement necessary for bodybuilding???

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                            Do you need supplement to build muscle?         This is an important question that many beginners and intermediates need the right answer The answer is quite simple once you take the word "need" in its true meaning which is "to require(something) because it is essential or very important".we know the things are required to build muscle: proper nutrition , resistance training, and progressive overload. This are the fundamentals you need to build muscle no matter your experience level.   So is supplementing something that you need in order to experience gains in size and strength ?                        The straight answer: no they are not required to gain muscles. If  you focus on eating adequate amounts of protein, carbs, and fats while training at full intensity, you will see impressive gain in your ...

Tips for gain muscle mass

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                                      Important tips to gain muscle mass Firstly you need calculate your BMR by online calculator. When you find your BMR then multiply with 1.8 ( BMR*1.8) this is your daily calories. Divide those calories into 6 meals. Eat in every 3to4 hours. Macro breakdown would be:carbs(c)/protien(p)/fat(f):50%/30%/20%. Focus of eating 4 meals complex carbs and 2 meals of simple carbs. Complex carbs like: Oats, Rice, Brown Bread, Sweet potato, Wheat Roti, Beans, Brown Rice,etc. Simple carbs like: Fruits, Wheat Bread White potato, White Rice, Fruit juices,etc. Eat protien food in every meals. Eat 2-4 serving of fruit and 2-4 serving of vegetables salad  in every day. Train 4-5 times in a week. you also train 5-6 times in a week. Focus of heavy compound movement with 10 or less reps. Add Drop sets by end of every erercises. Rest 2-3 minutes. Drink 3-4 liters of water in...

Here's Why Pregnant Mother should Avoid Coffee

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Coffee is a staple to a huge number of people, but there are cases when it's consumption isn't advisable. Let's talk about if drinking coffee is safe during pregnancy. Here's Why Pregnant Mother should Avoid Coffee @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Pregnancy can be a tough period. It can be challenging especially to first time moms who may not realize that there are certain foods they should avoid or limit during this crucial period on their child's development. Coffee is among the beverages pregnant women should limit from their diet. Why you should limit coffee when you are pregnant? Drinking more than 200 mg of caffeine which you get from roughly 2 cups of coffee is link by several research to an increase risk of congenital defect, low birth weight, preterm birth, and miscarriage among pregnant women. Is coffee worth those risk? Let's look at what makes coffee not a suitable beverage among pregnant mothers. Caffeine which is found in coffee is the world'...

Sunflower seed Oil Benefits to the Skin

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Sunflower seed oil gained popularity in cosmetic because of it's many benefits to the skin. It's pack full of antioxidants and nutients, so it's no wonder it ascended from a typical cooking oil into one of the beloved beauty product. Sunflower seed oil is rich in Vitamins C, E, beta-carotene, linoleic acid, and lecithin. Sunflower seed Oil Benefits to the Skin @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Let's explore the wonders sunflower seed oil does to the skin. Moisturizer Having dry skin makes you prone to develop wrinkles so proper skin hydration counts. Sunflower seed oil is a natural chemical-free alternative to those commercially sold moisturizer. Technically, it's an oil but once you spread it over your body, it doen't leave you with a greasy mess. It blends perfectly with your skin. It leaves your skin soft and glistening without any distinct odor. Anti-aging Sunflower seed oil is rich in Vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene which prevents premature skin aging and...

10 Health Facts & Tips # 15 @healthbiztips

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10 Health Facts & Tips # 15 @healthbiztips The positive effects of exercise can last for the whole day. Practicing yoga can improve mental health. Eat desert 2 hours after a meal so it will not mess up with the absorption of nutrients. If you have an itchy skin under a cast, you can actually trick your brain into thinking that you're scratching the itchy area by scratching your opposite limb. Shark is the only known fish that can blink with both eyes. Your kidneys filter blood about 300 times per day. More than 200 different viruses can cause common cold. Tongue is the strongest muscle in a human body. Your brain is made-up of 60% fat. The part of your brain that enable's you to read expressions of people's faces is the amygdala. View more: 10 Health Facts & Tips # 14 @healthbiztips 10 Health Facts & Tips # 14 @healthbiztips

Nature Republic Aloe Vera Gel Review

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When I heared the good reviews about Nature Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Gel, I knew I just have to try this skincare product. Nature Republic 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Nature Republic's aloe vera soothing gel hits the market like a storm. It's no surprise that Korean skincare products are sensational. Let's look into this cosmetic stuff and review if it really lives up to the claims. Nature Republic 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel The packaging Nature Republic Aloe Vera Gel comes in a green cylindrical  plastic container that holds 300 ml of aloe vera gel. When you open it, you'll see an extra plastic lid inside which prevents the content from spilling out. This product isn't wrapped in a paper box unlike other products, so what assures costumers that it's fresh is the clear outer covering plastic wrapped around it. Nature Republic 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel There is no spoon nor a scooper that comes along with this product, so if ...