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Health and Hygiene of Body and Mind

In this blog I try to make aware people about their health and hygiene. Some cosmetics they use and some food items they consume may contain harmful ingredients. If they are aware of that they can prevent of some side effects and diseases which they can get from them easily.

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Harmful Effects of Aflatoxin

Food and feed contamination by mycotoxins (toxic substance produced by fungi) has become a grave problem to food manufacturers. Among various types of mycotoxin fungi aflatoxins (AFs) are being regarded as highly toxic and harmful. What is aflatoxin? Aflatoxin is a toxic substance produced by certain fungi found on agricultural crops such as wheat, cereal grains, corn, peanuts, cottonseed, tree nuts, dried fruit, and some spices such as chili and paprika. They produce this substance during metabolism. There is a range of aflatoxin named as B1, B2, G1, G2, M1 AND M2 . Which fungi produces aflatoxin? The main fungi that produce aflatoxins are Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus , which are abundant in warm and humid regions. Aflatoxin-producing fungi can contaminate crops mainly in the field, at harvest or during storage. How are people exposed to aflatoxin? They can be exposed to aflatoxins by eating contaminated food (corn, peanut, cereal etc.) ...

Factors of Depression Depression is a complex mental health condition with various potential contributing factors. It's important to note that individual experiences with depression can vary, and a combination of several factors may be involved. Here is a list of common factors that can contribute to depression: Biological Factors: Genetic predisposition: Family history of depression can increase the risk. Neurotransmitter imbalances: Changes in brain chemistry, particularly involving serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Psychological Factors: Traumatic experiences: Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect, or other traumatic events. Chronic stress: Prolonged exposure to stressors without adequate coping mechanisms. Low self-esteem: Negative self-perception and persistent feelings of inadequacy. Personality factors: Certain personality traits, such as perfectionism or pessimism. Environmental Factors: Life events: Major life changes, such as divorce, loss...

Poisonous Ingredients in Fairness Cream

POISON IN FAIRNESS CREAM The manufacturers of fairness creams promise to make your skin fair as fast as possible: within three days or within a week. You expect a quick result may be to attend an interview, go for a date, take photos to post into your Instagram account, whatever. Have you ever been aware about the things you apply on your skin, especially on your face? Do you know that most of commercial fairness cream contain poisonous ingredients which brings short term as well as long term damage to your skin and even on other vital organs? · The most harmful toxic ingredients containing in fairness creams are mercury, lead, steroid and hydroquinone. Mercury and Lead Both lead and mercury belong to metal and they are extremely toxic. They are not supposed to include in cosmetic products but they do. These both metals are used as ingredients in skin lightening products. According to dermatologists, prolonged use of mercury and lead can cause skin discolorati...