Health

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions. It’s caused by a bacteria called P. acnes (hence the name) that infects pimples. These, in turn, grow when follicles get blocked and oil builds up under the skin. While there are many factors, such as genetics and hormones, that determine whether or not you’ll suffer from acne, there are a few things you can do to reduce breakouts or prevent them from appearing. 5-Minute Crafts will give you some tips as well as a list of dos and don’ts that you might want to consider checking.

Rope jumping is an effective exercise to train the whole body while focusing on the legs. This exercise helps you burn calories as effectively as running, it improves aerobic and anaerobic endurance, and makes bones stronger. Besides, you can jump rope anywhere — at the gym, at home, and outside.

Toothpaste is an important oral hygiene product. There are all sorts of different brands, types, and tubes of toothpaste in stores. Some of them are universal and suitable for almost everyone, while others are designed to solve specific problems: whitening, preventing the appearance of tartar, or decreasing teeth sensitivity.

When it’s cold outside or in your room, your body tries to keep the blood flowing to your core and vital organs to keep them warm. In this case, your limbs might feel cold because they’re not getting enough blood. 5-Minute Crafts will show you some home treatments to improve blood circulation in your hands and warm them up quickly.

Research shows that electric toothbrushes are 21% better at removing plaque and 11% more likely to prevent gum disease. Therefore, buying this device is considered a good investment in the health of your teeth. And though the initial investment cost can be daunting, it’s still a good way to save money since several people can use one toothbrush with their personal nozzles.

Improving body flexibility comes with many advantages and has a positive influence on your health. If you’re serious about it, you can do certain exercises regularly to achieve the maximum effect. Ideally, you will have to stretch for about 10-20 minutes every 2 days to get noticeable results.

Fat on your back usually accumulates because of various factors, including aging, poor posture, a sedentary lifestyle, eating too many calories, and high sugar or sodium intake. 5-Minute Crafts wants to show you several exercises that will help you tone the muscles in your back and lose fat in this area easier.

Massage is a great way to relieve tension and improve blood circulation. Reflexology even suggests that we can improve the condition of different parts of our bodies by simply applying pressure to certain points of our feet. And all you need is some lotion and a little bit of time. Today, 5-Minute Crafts suggests you relax, take a seat, and try our massage techniques right away.

Weighing yourself doesn’t seem like a hard thing to do. But the scale is a tricky device and you have to follow some rules to get a precise result. 5-Minute Crafts prepared a short guide on how to use scales properly to track your progress and consider factors that might cause weight fluctuations.

A gag reflex is the contraction of the back of our throat that gets triggered by objects touching several parts of your mouth. Although it helps prevent choking, it can be very unpleasant for people with a strong gag reflex, making it hard to do things such as go to the dentist or brush their teeth. 5-Minute Crafts has 6 techniques you can try out to help reduce it.

When your plane is taking off or landing, the air pressure inside of it changes quickly. In most cases, your Eustachian tubes can’t react fast enough and get blocked because of the difference in pressure. 5-Minute Crafts would like to show you some pieces of advice on how to keep your Eustachian tubes open and prevent discomfort in your ears during a flight.

The average lifespan of a mattress is about 8 years. After this period, it’s better to replace it to be sure the mattress still provides enough support for your body. We at 5-Minute Crafts understand the importance of a good mattress, so we prepared a guide that will help you to choose the most suitable option for your body type and sleeping habits.

Sweating is a normal process that helps your body to maintain the optimal temperature. But if your sweat meets the bacteria on the surface of your skin, it can create an unpleasant smell. 5-Minute Crafts would like to show you several ways to make your body odor go away naturally.

Tampons are small tubes of cotton wool that you use during your period. There are 2 types of tampons — ones that come with an applicator and others without an applicator that you insert with your finger. In both cases, there’s a string at one end of the tampon, that you pull to remove it.

Sanitary pads are made of absorbing fabric and attach to the underwear using a sticky layer on the back and wings. The inside part of the pad is made of the material that absorbs the menstrual fluids.

Surya Namaskar is a widespread set of yoga exercises that’s name literally means “Salute to the Sun” in Sanskrit. It is very important to the culture of India and even the Delhi airport has a sculpture depicting 12 main asanas of this set of exercises.

An oximeter is a small device that measures the level of oxygen in your blood. Some of the models sold in the market also measure your heart rate (pulse). This device is usually placed on the tip of your finger and you’ve probably seen it on TV if you watch series like ER or House MD. Measuring oxygen and pulse helps monitor the health of patients with conditions that could impact blood oxygen. However, this device can be used at home as well. 5-Minute Crafts shows you how to use a finger oximeter correctly, so that you can keep it in mind if you ever find yourself in a situation where you need it.

If you feel like you’re a little underweight, either for personal reasons or for professional ones, there are healthy ways to gain a few pounds, like by gaining muscle instead of fat, for example. 5-Minute Crafts put together some tips to gain weight in a safe way. ⚠️ Always make sure to make an appointment with your doctor before changing your diet or if you’re not feeling well.

It’s necessary to do stretching exercises for increasing the flexibility of your joints. It can be done before your main workout, after it, or separately. When performing exercises, pay attention to the muscles you are working out. It’s important to stretch responsibly to achieve the best results. And don’t forget to keep safety in mind — you’re not supposed to feel pain in your joints. Instead, it’s supposed to feel more like straining and tension.

Working out at home is always a good option since we can do it in our spare time and adjust the complexity of the exercise based on our needs and fitness level. You can even tone your muscles by using a wall to lean on. 5-Minute Crafts will show you a simple routine you can do that requires nothing but a wall, enabling you to start training right away.