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 It would seem that the new can give us so well known since childhood vegetables - carrots ?! After all, in the time of Hippocrates, it was considered medicinal plant carrots and recommended for many diseases, such as "night blindness", kidney disease, Hemorrhoids, cough, as anti-inflammatory and analgesic. A Greek and Roman beauties used the carrot mask and concoctions to improve the complexion and hair condition.
True, the carrot at the time was a purple and white, and she became the Orange much later, when the Dutch created a variety of such beautiful, familiar to us, "carrot" color. Carrots can be considered a miniature pharmacy, because it very rare composition of vitamins and mineral compounds. The list is impressive vitamins C, B1, B2, B6, B12, D, E, H, K, P, PP, and the carotene content of carrots, in general, a recognized leader among vegetables. In addition, it is rich in minerals and trace elements: potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, iodine, magnesium, manganese. It also contains the essential oils, active ingredients, enzymes, and other compounds necessary for the body.
But carrots and sow per day never ceases to surprise the researchers: it turns out, boiled it even healthier than raw! Western experts say: right after cooking carrots the level of antioxidants in it is increased by 34% and increases in the first week of its storage boiled. After a month of storage of boiled carrots in it still contains more nutrients than fresh. Experts attribute this to the fact that the storage of cooked carrots form new chemical compounds with high antioxidant properties. And more recently, it became clear that, due to the high content of volatile production, carrots able to influence the pathogenic microflora almost as effectively as onion or garlic - the leaders in this field.
But this does not calm down, scientists! Recently there was a report in the press that has created a miracle carrots, which supplied immunomodulatory human proteins - interleukins
. Thanks to them, a vegetable does not give a person becomes ill, increasing its immunity
. But the usual carrot has a truly wonderful properties
. Carrot juice and grated carrots have a restorative effect
. They purify the blood, removes toxins and harmful substances, normalize metabolism, increase the activity of internal organs
. Eating carrots is useful for vitamin deficiency and anemia
. It is helpful in diseases of the cardiovascular system, arteriosclerosis and pressure
. Carrot juice is useful for kidney function and liver, promotes the removal of sand and small stones in the kidney stones and cleanse the liver
. Carrots are used for eye disorders, catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, stomatitis, inflammation in the mouth
. A mixture of carrot juice with honey is used for gargling in angina
.
Especially useful for women carrot: enhances intestinal motility and, therefore, cleanses the face and strengthens hair. The results of the latest research is good news for pregnant women, as it was found that the use of carrots improves the quality of breast milk.
Up to now reached a prescription "health soup" Hippocrates, the ingredient which, again, is the carrot. In addition it has laid the soup celery, leek and parsley.
Widely used this miracle vegetable and cosmetology for the preparation of a variety of masks. After all, that's why vitamin A is also called the "beauty vitamin". It is he who makes the most important means of carrots natural cosmetics, as one of the main fighters against aging and wrinkles, it accelerates the exfoliation of old, dead cells of the skin and replace them with new ones. This vitamin is also needed for strong, healthy nails. With its lack impair the protective function of epithelial barrier weakened germs, and therefore, in addition to cosmetic problems may occur, and skin diseases.
Carrot and Tomato mask for normal skin
For its preparation you need half a ripe tomato and carrot of medium size, which must be rubbed on a grater or mince. Then you need to squeeze the juice and add the carrot and tomato mixture of oatmeal so that a thick paste, which must be applied to the face and after 20 minutes rinse with cool water. And you can just wipe the face with a piece of carrot ice. Contained in carrots vitamins help restore skin tone. This mask is recommended for women with oily or combination skin type.
Carrot and honey mask for dry skin
Boil and mash 2-3 Morkovin large, mixed with honey. A teaspoon of carrot juice or grated carrots mixed with a teaspoon of fresh cheese and a teaspoon of cream. Apply on face for 20 minutes.
Carrot mask for oily skin
Grated carrots put on the gauze or cheesecloth moistened
carrot juice and put on the face. To give the skin a light tan color to make such a mask should be 2-3 times a week for a month. Grated carrots are also a good help if the skin is 'burned' in the sun.
With slow hair growth is very helpful and a mixture of carrot
lemon juice - the hair will grow better and acquire a beautiful sheen.
Mask to give skin elasticity
Components: 1 carrot, 1 hr. L. honey, 1 clove of garlic. Carrots grate. From garlic to squeeze out the juice. A tablespoon of carrot pulp mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic juice and add honey to the mixture. All carefully stir. Apply on face for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water and lubricate the face cream.
Carotene-oil baths for hands
On a fine grater grate 1 large carrot, squeeze the juice through cheesecloth and mix it with sterilized 15-minute steam bath oil (olive, pumpkin, corn, linseed), 1 part juice to 3 parts oil. The oil should be hot but not burn the skin.
In the resulting solution to moisten gauze and wrap their hands. Top wear plastic bag and mittens. Hold compress 15 - 20 minutes. Then remove, wet cloth remnants.
Course applications 5 - 10 times a day.
So, if you want to be healthy, beautiful, cheerful and energetic, eat more carrots. Take from her salad, add it to the various dishes, drink carrot juice, and do not forget the masks for the face, hands and hair!
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