Sand is a naturarally occurring fine debris of rock and other particles which consist of small loosed grains. Sand particles range in diameter from 0.06 mm to 2 mm. An individual particle in this range size is termed a sand grain The composition of sand is highly variable, depending on the local rock sources and conditions.  The bright white sands found in tropical and subtropical coastal settings are eroded limestone and may contain coral and shell fragments in addition to other organic or organically derived fragmental material, suggesting sand formation depends on living organisms, too. Sand has found great use in so many aspect of life including agriculture, sand blasting, sand casting, paint making, glass making, and even for health purposes. Sand can be found everywhere including beach and dessert where it is found in great quantity and at different temperature. Obviously, at the beach, sand is everywhere.  We walk in it, we bury ourselves in it, we e...

When it comes to staying healthy, everybody knows that "get a good night's sleep" is up there with "eat a balanced diet" and "get plenty of exercise."  But what exactly is a "good night's sleep"? It hasn't really had a medical definition—until 2017, when the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) published new recommendations in the journal Sleep Health.   What Makes a  Sleep "Good"? You know when sleep is bad—you snore a lot, you toss and turn, maybe you do a bit of sleep-eating (no judgments here). But what makes it good has been a point of contention among sleep researchers.  That's why the NSF assembled a panel of experts to define it. The panelists pored through nearly 300 studies on sleep quality, reviewing and discussing their findings with one another. Finally, they voted on which criteria they thought were good indicators of sleep quality. Humans have been sleeping throughout our existence, so why a...

B enefits , How To Make (Recipes) And Side Effects Ginger root tea has a number of health benefits, including balancing stress levels, soothing the digestive system, eliminating morning sickness, curing colds and coughs, eliminating inflammation, reducing menstruation symptoms, suppressing tumor growth, healing respiratory conditions and lowering blood pressure.  There are some side effects of ginger tea, including stomach upset and inflammation, if too much is consumed, or if you suffer from a ginger allergy. This popular and potent tea is easy to make and has been a major part of traditional medicines for thousands of years.  Ginger is a flowering plant that is a probable native of Southeastern Asia, although it has now spread around the world.  Typically used in culinary and medicinal applications, its tea has become a first line of defense for the common cold and a number of other common health concerns. Benefits Of Ginger Root Tea Most of the ...

Coconut oil has recently received a great deal of attention in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease, due to its ability to stimulate cognitive function, balance cholesterol levels, prevent oxidative stress and boost metabolic activity. This powerful oil has become a common element in many natural health treatments, given its high levels of medium-chain fatty acids, minerals, vitamins and antioxidant compounds.  This makes the oil a powerful asset for moisturizing the skin, improving digestion, balancing cholesterol levels, aiding in weight-loss efforts, strengthening the hair, and reducing the negative effects of free radicals throughout the body. Coconut oil can also be used in a wide variety of ways, as a topical agent for the skin and hair, a delicious and healthy cooking oil, in supplement form, mixed in with various beverages, including coffee, tea, smoothies and shakes, or simply eaten by the spoonful.  With this wide range of potential reasons to inclu...

Beets or beetroot as they are often called, belong to the Chenopodiaceous family.  They are used as ingredient in salads, soups, pickles and as a natural coloring agent.  Besides their use as an actual food item, beets are valuable as a source of sucrose, which makes them a viable replacement for tropical sugar cane. They are still frequently used to make refined sugar. Nutritional Value Of Beets Beets have such a wide range of health benefits because of their nutritional content, including vitamins, minerals, and organic compounds like carotenoids, lutein/zeaxanthin, glycine, betaine, dietary fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus, while also being a source of beneficial flavonoids called anthocyanins.  They are very low in calories, with no cholesterol, but they do have the highest sugar content of all vegetables. Beetroot   Beetroot is a part of the beet plant that is consumed all over the world. It is also known as red bee...