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Have you heard about a magical herb from the mint family called spearmint which when consumed would provide us with numerous benefits? Sounds unbelievable right!! This spearmint or mentha spicata is not only known for its refreshing aroma and mild flavour is used in culinary but it is known for its medicinal benefits too. It is superb to note that spearmint is commonly found in toothpastes, chewing gum etc. Previously it was mostly found in Asia and Europe. These days, it is seen growing all over the world. Numerous health benefits of spearmint are Eases digestive discomfort: For a long time, spearmint has been used to treat digestive issues such as nausea, bloating, indigestion and gas etc. It is believed that carvone present in spearmint would relax the digestive tract muscles. This would ease cramping and discomfort. Those patients with IBS or irritable bowel syndrome who consumed spearmint reported improvements in bloating and pain etc. Full of antioxidants: Our body would get protected from free radical damage by intake of spearmint containing many antioxidants. It is known that oxidative stress due to free radicals would lead to serious issues like cancers, heart diseases etc. Other antioxidants like rosmarinic acid, limonene, flavonoids etc in spearmint also do superbly in preventing oxidative stress in us. Supports hormonal balance in women: Hormones would get regulated in women (having hormonal issues like PCOD etc) due to spearmint. It is worth noting that drinking spearmint tea would increase female hormones like LH and FSH etc and by this ovulation as well as reproductive health would get better. Might reduce excess facial hairs in women: Presence of male hormones would lead to excess hairs on the face of a woman. This would make them feel sad and disappointed etc. It is true that drinking spearmint tea with androgenic properties would help women to overcome this excess facial hair issue. Boost memory and heap in brain function: It was brought to light by some research studies that intake of spearmint would support brain health in the older adults. The older adults showed superb memory power.  Lowers blood sugar levels: It is noteworthy that spearmint tea intake would lower blood sugar levels. This spearmint irea intake cannot be a substitute for medication in lowering the blood sugar levels but it could complement blood sugar management in the coming years. Lowers stress and anxiety in us: These days, stress and anxiety has become common and many of us have these issues and find it difficult. There are various reasons for these mental health issues in us. It is believed that intake of spearmint would improve our stress and anxiety in us. This would boost our sleep also. Reduces joint pain due to arthritis: Spearmint tea high in rosmarinic acid would reduce joint pain due to arthritis issues. The anti-inflammatory properties of spearmint play a role here Lowers blood pressure or BP: A compound carvone present in spearmint would relax the blood vessels in us. By this, our blood pressure or BP would get reduced.

Do you get upset while standing in front of the mirror due to acne on your chin, you are not alone!! It is worthy to note that when pores around the chin get blocked by excess oil, dead skin cells etc, then we could get chin acne. Many suffer from this chin acne and find it difficult. People of all ages can get this issue but mostly chin acne is witnessed in women. Chin acne can be caused due to several reasons. These are Hormonal imbalance: Hormonal fluctuation is a major reason for chin acne. Excess oil production in the skin would be stimulated by androgens or male hormones present in both men and women. This oil would clog the pores leading to acne. It is noteworthy that women would notice chin acne mostly during their pregnancy time or during menstrual cycle or due to the presence of conditions like PCOD etc. Stress: Stress can lead to many health issues in us. Chin acne can also be due to stress but not directly. Point is that stress would increase cortisol in us and this could lead to more oil production that would clog the pores. By this chin acne is possible. Dietary factors: Hormone levels would get influenced and inflammation would become more if we consume certain foods like refined sugars, dairy products etc. It must be noted that some people report clear skin after they have reduced their consumption of such kinds of foods. Poor skin habits etc: Chin acne can also be possible if we touch our face often or use the same facemasks again and again without washing etc. Use of helmets etc: Not many know that by constantly using helmets also we can get chin acne. Point is that friction and trapped sweat in the chin area could aggravate the skin. Underlying medical conditions: Underlying medical conditions such as PCOS or adrenal imbalance etc can also result in chin based acne. It is essential to meet a dermatologist or skin doctor if acne on the chin is severe. Managing chin acne: It is necessary to wash the face twice or thrice daily using gentle cleanser and this would remove oil and clogging of pores etc. Try to avoid sleeping with makeup on.  Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is important for managing acne on the chin.

Do you have the habit of using hair dye frequently? You might have to think twice before using it!! For cosmetic sake, hair dye is widely used across the globe is well known to us. Concerns have been raised over the years regarding whether frequent use of hair dyes could result in cancer. There are some chemicals present in the hair dyes and these chemicals have been labelled as carcinogenic or cancer causing by IARC or International Agency for Cancer Research. It is noteworthy that this classification was based on the evidence suggesting an increase in the risk of cancer among those who are frequently exposed to hair dyes like barbers, salon workers, hairdressers etc. Truth is that scientific studies that were carried out have examined whether the use of hair dye has been related with certain types of cancer like bladder cancer, blood cancer and breast cancer etc. Small and consistent rise in the risk of bladder cancer is witnessed especially in those whose occupation involved hair due usage. Point is that the results are less clear especially for those persons who use hair dye occasionally in their homes. There are some studies that have shown a relation between use of hair dye and cancer risk. Other studies that focussed on modern products have not shown any link. According to a famous doctor belonging to the department of uro-oncology from Hyderabad based Asian institute for Nephrology & neurology it was clear that potential risk of cancer were believed to arise from certain chemicals that were used in the hair dye formulations.  It is worthy to note that hairs pH would get increased by ammonia and would open the outer layer to allow the penetration of the dye. Hydrogen peroxide used in the hair dyes would act as a bleaching and oxidising agent and would break down the natural pigment. By this, dye would take effect. In many permanent hair dyes, PPD or paraphenylenediamine is used for creating long lasting colour. Though these ingredients could be effective, they would also lad to few side effects in us. Our scalp would get irritated by ammonia present in the hair dyes, hair follicle would get damaged due to over usage of hydrogen peroxide. In some persons, PPD could lead to allergic reactions also. After getting absorbed by the scalp, these chemicals would enter the bloodstream and get filtered by the kidneys. In the end, the chemicals would accumulate in our bladder. As the inner lining of the urinary bladder gets exposed to these substances, there are chances of getting cancer over time. It must be noted that hair dyes that were used before the 1980s contained certain chemicals that posed a greater threat of cancncer in us. Most modern hair dyes are safer to use as the formulation has been updated. Point to be noted is that for those who dye their hair at home occasionally the evidence now does not show a significant cancer risk. Persons who have been exposed to hair dyes professionally for many years might have a slightly more risk of getting bladder cancer. Finally, occasional use of modern hair dye is considered as safe. Those persons who are occupationally exposed to hair dye must be cautious and must wear hand gloves and opt for safer product alternatives etc.