Tired of treating your chronic condition with tons of pills? Give yoga a try. Here's how it will reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

Yogis, hippies and holistic medicine specialists have been exploring the health benefits of yoga for years. The meditative practice has been said to improve your fitness level, fight cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and a variety of other disorders.

Here are four conditions that yoga has been scientifically proven to improve:

1. Back pain

Struggling to find a cure for your chronic back pain? Yoga could be the solution for you. A 2011 study found that both yoga and stretching helped people with chronic pain – they were considered “safe options” for a condition that is normally treated with a regimen of painkillers.

As long as you don’t exert yourself trying to perfect the complex poses, yoga is a gentle way of relieving your pain. Poses such as cat-cow, triangle pose and child’s pose are particularly beneficial.

2. Arthritis

In 2015, researchers at Johns Hopkins University conducted a study to determine whether yoga would be a safe and feasible activity for people with arthritis. Participants practised yoga twice a week for eight weeks under the supervision of a yoga therapist. At the end of the study, the participants symptoms had been greatly reduced.

The physical and mental health benefits the yoga provided were still evident nine months later. Poses such as gentle forward bends, backbends, twists, balances, sitting and lying poses were included in the study and modified for each participant’s benefit.
3. Heart disease

A study in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that yoga was beneficial for cardiovascular health. While yoga naturally works on flexibility and strength, it’s not considered a workout for your heart or rather an aerobic exercise. But, co-author of the study, Dr Gloria Yeh explains that the trifecta of slow movement, meditative breathing, and a calm and soothing approach can reduce stress and lower blood pressure, all of which improve heart health.

As the muscles are stretched they become more sensitive to insulin, which plays an important role in controlling blood sugar levels.

4. Sleep disorders

Our over-worked brain can often keep us lying awake at night. Learning to breathe more slowly and deeply in yoga classes can ultimately improve our sleep. Like most exercise, yoga can improve your sleeping patterns and fight insomnia, stress and the constant threat of external anxieties. 

A 2012 study by Harvard Medical School found that yoga treated chronic insomnia in patients. Both patients whose chronic insomnia developed by itself, and those whose insomnia was related to a medical condition (such as depression, fibromyalgia and arthritis) were included in the study. Overall they reported an improvement in the quality and quantity of their sleep.

Apple cider vinegar is the store for many disease fighting properties. One of them is dryness of the scalp and dandruff. Apple cider vinegar is highly acidic and hence influences the pH of your scalp, making it very effective natural home remedy for dandruff.

 If you have the dandruff growing on scalp due to the growth of yeast, then it is dead sure that apple cider vinegar would leave no chance for these bacteria to survive. Once yeast is dead, your dandruff will also vanish within a few days. 

 Mix a quarterp ap cuple cider vinegar ith a quarter cup water in a spray bottle and spray it on your wscalp. Wrap your head in a towel and let sit for 15 minutes to an hour, and then wash your hair as usual. You can also massage your scalp with this mixture as if you are oiling your hair if spraying in inconvenient.

It is possible that you may or may not be familiar with its benefits, but, most of you must be aware of at least the name of this natural ingredient. Lavender oil comes from the lavender plant, an evergreen shrub that is known to carry the beautiful scented flowers. This is not a new face in the market; instead it has been used for various purposes since last 2,500 years. In ancient times, this oil was used by the Egyptians to perform the process of “mummification” and as a perfume. It was used by Romans in bathing, cooking and for scenting the air. This actually was considered to be a holy natural ingredient (The use of lavender oil in soaps, perfumes, cosmetics etc. is still continued).

Later on the lavender oil started to be used in various other purposes like reducing anxiety and emotional stress, improving sleep, restoring skin complexion and reducing acne and its scars, improving eczema and psoriasis, improving digestion, keeping your hair in a maintained structure etc. 

The antimicrobial, antioxidant, and healing properties allow it to perform all these functions. Lavender oil can also be used as an anti-aging agent. It slows down the aging process due to its powerful antioxidant properties. Apart from this, some of the health problems like diabetes, headaches etc. can also be easily treated using lavender oil. Although, it is not that famous like aloe vera and honey, it is still a very effective and beneficial remedy for many health conditions.

If you say about the abrasions, the antibacterial and antiseptic properties of lavender oil place it in the list of best home remedies for abrasions. What you require doing is to apply some lavender oil directly on the abraded skin and leave it as it is allowing it to set over there. Repeat the process twice daily until you get rid of your trouble. Lavender oil even helps in regeneration of cells and enhances blood clotting.

Apple cider vinegar is not a name you are unfamiliar with. This natural healer is no less than the other home remedies like tea tree oil or aloe vera etc. Many purposes for which you can use this home remedy include dealing with diabetes, cancer, heart problems, high cholesterol, weight issues, cough and cold, hiccups, sore throat, upset tummy, dandruff, acne etc.

 You can yourself see that it covers almost all the mild to chronic zones of our health problems. This is possible completely due to the powerful healing compounds present in apple cider vinegar, i.e. acetic acid, magnesium, potassium, probiotics and enzymes.

Not only that, apple cider vinegar is a perfect energy booster also. You can use apple cider vinegar as a hair conditioner, teeth whitener and a household cleaner too. Further you can use this kitchen ingredient for salad dressing too. A morning smoothie made up of apple cider vinegar can make your day and application of it diluted in water on your face can give you your desired skin tone. It approaches all the fields and scopes available. Isn’t it?

Further if we talk about apple cider vinegar for abrasions, believe me it is not going to disappoint you in any way. It acts as an amazing astringent and works to cleanse the wound so as to keep it free from germs. What you require doing is to add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to 3-4 tablespoons of water and apply it directly on the affected area. 

Repeat the process several times a day. Consistent practice for a few days will help healing the wound faster and help you get rid of your abrasion and associated pain soon. It is the healing efficiency of apple cider vinegar that insists you to choose this out of all the home remedies for abrasions.

The strong smell and delicious taste of garlic make it a perfect kitchen ingredient to be added in almost all the dishes of the Asian cuisine. Although, it doesn’t give you that favorable taste if eaten raw, but after getting cooked in dishes, it plays a major role in giving them a tempting smell and taste. Garlic has been used since the times of our ancestors and forefathers, but not only for the kitchen purpose; instead for many other benefits this ordinary ingredient gives us. The major benefit out of all is the health benefit it provides us.

Everything garlic provides us is due to the presence of a sulfur compound, named allicin, which is known to provide all the health benefits whenever we consume even a small amount of garlic. Apart from that, garlic is also known to contain several vital nutrients like magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, selenium, fiber etc. You can see yourself that garlic contains almost all the necessary nutrients that our body requires for proper growth and maintenance. There different zones where garlic can help you include treating common cold, high blood pressure, psoriasis, athlete’s pain, acne, cold sores etc.

Considering garlic for abrasions will not seem to be a wrong decision. Allicin due to the presence of antiviral and antibacterial properties makes garlic a perfect soother for the abrasions. Although, this remedy may not be in your favorite list due to the reason of stinking, but on the other side, it prevents the affected are from getting infected and provides faster healing. If you are ready to do some compromise over the stinking problem, this is one of the best home remedies for abrasions. You don’t need to do much effort for applying it. Grind some garlic cloves to make a paste out of it. Apply the paste on the affected area and leave it as it is. Repeat the process 2-3 times a day. Performing the same for a few more days can help you get rid of the abrasion soon. But, one important thing you need to take care is to sterilize the wound before applying garlic on it.

Riccione is sun-soaked and stylish, an ancient Italian settlement with modern, global flair. Located in the heart of the Eastern Riviera, this coastal destination is the perfect place to sip a cocktail while lounging on golden sands. At night, party people spill from the open-air discos onto the beach, creating a surreal sort of everlasting outdoor party. Zip down a slide at a water park, spin it up on a guided cycling tour, or visit the nearby Misano World Circuit racetrack for an unforgettable getaway.

Romantic Naples, two hours south of Rome, is the largest city in southern Italy. It has some of the world's best opera and theater houses and is often called an open-air museum, due to its many historic statues and monuments. Join families on promenade as the sun sets on the Bay of Naples. View finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum, destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale or revel in the art and architecture of Museo Cappella Sansevero, built in the late 1500s.

Naples (Italian: Napoli  Neapolitan: Napule [ˈnɑːpələ]; Latin: Neapolis; Ancient Greek: Νεάπολις, meaning "new 
city") is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy, after Rome and Milan. As of 2012, around 960,000 people live within the city's administrative limits. The Naples urban area has a population of between 3 million and 3.7 million, and is the 9th-most populous urban area in theEuropean Union. Around 4 million people live in the Naples metropolitan area, one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea.

Naples is one of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world. Bronze Age Greek settlements were established in the Naples area in thesecond millennium BC.A larger colony – initially known as Parthenope – developed on the Island of Megaride around the ninth century BC, at the end of the Greek Dark Ages.The city was refounded as Neápolis in the sixth century BC and became a lynchpin of Magna Graecia, playing a key role in the merging of Greek culture into Roman society and eventually becoming a cultural centre of the Roman Republic.

Naples remained influential after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, serving as the capital city of the Kingdom of Naples between 1282 and 1816. Thereafter, in union with Sicily, it became the capital of the Two Sicilies until the unification of Italy in 1861. During the Neapolitan War of 1815, Naples strongly promoted Italian unification.

Naples was the most-bombed Italian city during World War II.Much of the city's 20th-century periphery was constructed under Benito Mussolini's fascist government, and during reconstruction efforts after World War II. In recent decades, Naples has constructed a large business district, theCentro Direzionale, and has developed an advanced transport infrastructure, including an Alta Velocità high-speed rail link to Rome and Salerno, and an expanded subway network, which is planned to eventually cover half of the region.


 The city has experienced significant economic growth in recent decades, and unemployment levels in the city and surrounding Campania have decreased since 1999. However, Naples still suffers from political and economic corruption, and unemployment levels remain high.
Naples has the fourth-largest urban economy in Italy, after Milan, Rome and Turin. It is the world's 103rd-richest city by purchasing power, with an estimated 2011 GDP of US$83.6 billion. The port of Naples is one of the most important in Europe, and has the world's second-highest level of passenger flow, after the port of Hong Kong. Numerous major Italian companies, such as MSC Cruises Italy S.p.A, are headquartered in Naples. 

The city also hosts NATO's Allied Joint Force Command Naples, the SRM Institution for Economic Research and the OPE Company and Study Centre. Naples is a full member of the Eurocities network of European cities. The city was selected to become the headquarters of the European institution ACP/UE and was named a City of Literature by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. The Villa Rosebery, one of the three official residences of the President of Italy, is located in the city's Posillipo district.

Naples' historic city centre is the largest in Europe, covering 1,700 hectares (4,200 acres) and enclosing 27 centuries of history,and is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Naples has long been a major cultural centre with a global sphere of influence, particularly during theRenaissance and Enlightenment eras. In the immediate vicinity of Naples are numerous culturally and historically significant sites, including thePalace of Caserta and the Roman ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Culinarily, Naples is synonymous with pizza, which originated in the city.Neapolitan music has furthermore been highly influential, credited with the invention of the romantic guitar and the mandolin, as well as notable contributions to opera and folk standards.

 Popular characters and historical figures who have come to symbolise the city include Januarius, thepatron saint of Naples, the comic figure Pulcinella, and the Sirens from the Greek epic poem the Odyssey.
Naples' sports scene is dominated by football and Serie A club S.S.C. Napoli, two-time Italian champions, who play at the San Paolo Stadium in the south-west of the city.

Florence is an art historian’s dream. The Galleria dell'Accademia bursts with works by Michelangelo, who is entombed within the frescoed walls of the Basilica di Santa Croce. Budding photographers can snap pics of the Ponte Vecchio bridge, and serious shoppers can spend a blissful afternoon wandering the shops of Piazza Santo Spirito. Tuscan cuisine pays homage to the region’s bounty. Swipe a hunk of crusty bread across a pool of local olive oil and you’ll be instantly transported to your happiest place.

Florence (Italian: Firenze  , alternative obsolete form: Fiorenza; Latin: Florentia) is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence. It is the most populous city in Tuscany, with approximately 370,000 inhabitants, expanding to over 1.5 million in the metropolitan area.
Florence is famous for its history. A centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of the time, Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, and has been called "the Athens of the Middle Ages" A turbulent political history includes periods of rule by the powerful Medici family, and numerous religious and republican revolutions. From 1865 to 1871 the city was also the capital of the recently establishedKingdom of Italy.

The historic centre of Florence attracts millions of tourists each year, and Euromonitor International ranked the city as the world's 72nd most visited in 2009, with 1,685,000 visitors. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. Due to Florence's artistic and architectural heritage, it has been ranked by Forbes as one of the most beautiful cities in the world,and the city is noted for its history, culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments.The city also contains numerous museums and art galleries, such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Pitti Palace, amongst others, and still exerts an influence in the fields of art, culture and politics.

Florence is also an important city in Italian fashion,being ranked within the top fifty fashion capitals of the world; furthermore, it is also a major national economic centre,being a tourist and industrial hub. In 2008, the city had the 17th highest average income in Italy.

With its gondolas, canals, amazing restaurants, and unforgettable romantic ambiance, Venice is definitely a city for one's bucket list. Waterfront palazzos, palaces, and churches make drifting down the Grand Canal feel like cruising through a painting. To really experience Venice you must go to the opera or to a classical music performance, nibble fresh pasta and pastries, and linger in the exhibit halls of an art gallery. Label lovers will drool over the high-end shopping in Piazza San Marco.

Venice (English /ˈvɛnɪs/; Italian: Venezia alternative obsolete form: Vinegia; Venetian: Venexia  Latin: Venetia; Slovene:Benetke) is a city in northeastern Italy sited on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges.It is located in the marshy Venetian Lagoon which stretches along the shoreline, between the mouths of the Po and the Piave Rivers. Venice is renowned for the beauty of its setting, itsarchitecture and its artworks. The city in its entirety is listed as a World Heritage Site, along with its lagoon.

Venice is the capital of the Veneto region. In 2009, there were 270,098 people residing in Venice's comune (the population estimate of 272,000 inhabitants includes the population of the whole Comune of Venezia; around 60,000 in the historic city of Venice (Centro storico); 176,000 in Terraferma (the Mainland), mostly in the large frazioni of Mestre and Marghera; 31,000 live on other islands in the lagoon). 

Together with Padua and Treviso, the city is included in thePadua-Treviso-Venice Metropolitan Area (PATREVE), with a total population of 1,600,000. PATREVE is only a statistical metropolitan area without any degree of autonomy.

The name is derived from the ancient Veneti people who inhabited the region by the 10th century BC. The city historically was the capital of the Republic of Venice. Venice has been known as the "La Dominante", "Serenissima", "Queen of the Adriatic", "City of Water", "City of Masks", "City of Bridges", "The Floating City", and "City of Canals". Luigi Barzini described it in The New York Times as "undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man".Venice has also been described by the Times Online as being one of Europe's most romantic cities.

The Republic of Venice was a major maritime power during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and a staging area for the Crusades and the Battle of Lepanto, as well as a very important center of commerce (especially silk, grain, and spice) and art in the 13th century up to the end of the 17th century. This made Venice a wealthy city throughout most of its history It is also known for its several important artistic movements, especially the Renaissance period. Venice has played an important role in the history of symphonic and operatic music, and it is the birthplace of Antonio Vivaldi.

Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyon has 2,000 years of history imprinted on its streets (yes, the cobblestone kind). Explore this history in Vieux Lyon (one of Europe's most extensive Renaissance neighborhoods) and Lyon's two Roman amphitheatres, which still stage rock concerts today. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travelers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. (When we say "interesting," we mean it.)

1 - After coming into contact with 

a religious man I always feel I 

must wash my hands.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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2 - That which does not kill us

 makes us stronger.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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3 - It is not a lack of love, but a lack

 of friendship

 that makes unhappy marriages.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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4 - We love life, not because we are used to living

 but because we are used to

 loving.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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5 - The individual has always 

had to struggle to keep

 from being overwhelmed 

by the tribe. If you try it,

 you will be lonely often,

 and sometimes frightened.

 But no price is too high to 

pay for the privilege of owning yourself.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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6 - Without music, life would be a mistake.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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7 - The true man wants two things: danger and play. For that reason he wants woman, as the most dangerous plaything.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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8 - Whoever fights monsters

 should see to it that in the

 process he does not 

become a monster. A

nd if you gaze long enough

 into an abyss, the abyss 

will gaze back into you.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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9 - He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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10 - To live is to suffer, to

survive is to find some

 meaning in the suffering.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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11 - The surest way to corrupt a 

youth is to instruct him to hold in

 higher esteem those who think

 alike than those who think 

differently.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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12 - The man of knowledge must

 be able not only to love his 

enemies but also to hate his

 friends.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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13 - It is impossible to suffer without making someone pay for it; every complaint already contains revenge.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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14 - He who would learn to fly one

 day must first learn to stand

 and walk and run and climb

 and 

dance; one cannot fly into flying.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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Acne is a very common problem that affects many people just like me. Despite of taking good care about my health and diet, I was not able to avoid those irritating marks on my face. Every morning while brushing, I used to tally whether the count was the same or it has increased. Although it is an extremely common issue, but it takes all your self confidence out of you and you feel very low every time. The same thing happened to me as well. That is why I decided to write about the best home remedies for acne that have been tried and tested over a good period of time. These simple natural remedies for acne will heal your acne and pimples in a natural and holistic manner.

I can’t explain how I felt when I saw them increasing daily on my face. Near the nose, forehead and chin I started having the pimples everywhere. Above that, visiting the doctor and spending dollars on antibiotics was not at all helping my skin get rid of these. Then I decided to go for a beauty treatment which claimed to remove these permanently. Although the cost was quite high, but I was happy anyway because I got rid of the acne problem in just three sittings. I was feeling on the top of the world without even realizing that this enthusiasm was just so temporary. I spent more than what I did for antibiotics in total, just to see them back on my face within 3 weeks.

I started feeling even more depressed after feeling beautiful for three weeks as I wanted to stay the same. But somewhere inside my heart I knew it was impossible. I started believing that once you start getting these pimples, they are not ready to leave you until I got to know about the permanent solution. Or I should say until I tried its permanent solution to say good bye to my greatest enemy.

Home Remedies For Acne That Will Bring Relief

I read about these simple yet very effective home remedies for acne that can help your skin look flawless and remove every trace of acne problem. I could not trust it, but convinced myself easily to try it once as it was almost free of cost. All I needed was my personal efforts and it was just so simple to execute the home remedies for acne. I felt so stupid for bearing the acne issue on my face for months, and then giving such a high cost for just not seeing them for three weeks. I wish I could have got these ideas a bit earlier; it could have saved my time and money both.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Apple cider vinegar kills the bacteria that may be the reason behind your acne problem. If you skin is oily, acne home remedies suggests using citrus fruits like lemon, it will remove excess of moisture form the skin and make it dry. On the top of it, apple cider vinegar, which maintains a pH of skin that is totally unfavourable for the bacteria to survive. All you have to do is mix 1 portion of apple cider vinegar in 3 portions of water and apply it on clean skin daily, however, it comes under the adult acne home remedies.

GREEN TEA

Green tea is one of the most important home remedies for acne. It has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties that can help fight acne. While drinking green tea is really beneficial for your health, using it as a face wash after cooling removes all traces of acne from your face gradually.

HONEY

Applying honey as a mask on your face introduces the antibiotic properties of honey to your skin and kills off the bacteria causing acne issues. Not only this,use honey as home remedies to get rid of acne, as it also makes your skin glow with radiance. You have two benefits from the same product.

BANANA PEEL

Rubbing gently banana peel will make your skin look better in many ways. It will give the necessary moisture and also make sure that once your acne issue is gone, it never comes back again. How’s that for home remedies to get rid of acne forever.

APPLY EGG WHITE

One of easiest and more commonly used home remedies for acne is Egg White. Egg white is easily available, affordable and effective way to reduce acne and fade away its scars. They are useful in dealing with acne due to their protein and vitamin rich composition. These two not only help in deleting the pimples, but also makes sure that your skin is totally healed up. Egg white also soaks up excess oil, which means excess sebum, which means less stuff for bacteria to feed on. But remember to use a good quality moisturiser to make up for the dryness introduced due to this.

STRAWBERRIES AND HONEY

These are not tasty alone in eating but beneficial for applying on skin. Mesh on strawberry and make a paste by mixing it with one tablespoon of honey. Apply it on you face and leave it as it is for 10 minutes. Repeat the practice every other day to see the effect.

TEA TREE OIL

You might have come across this name earlier. Also whenever you have read about home remedies for acne, or about any other skin problem. It is very effective for every type of skin problem, but specifically for acne it is the best treatment. Apply tea tree oil with the help of cotton balls on your skin and see the improvement in just a few days.

PAPAYA

Papaya is the main component of almost all the beauty products available in market today. But the thing to note is that papaya is best to be used in its natural form, for acne home remedies. Rubbing your skin with plain raw papaya leaves it fresh and fine. Use the papaya in mashed form to say good bye to acne.

MINT

Did you know mint can also be used to deal with skin problems? It safely removes the oil that may have clogged the pores due to which our skin is unable to breathe. To effectively utilize home remedies for acne, and clear acne before it begins, mix 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh mint with two tablespoons each of plain yoghurt and oatmeal. Apply the mixture on face and leave it for 15 minutes. After that, wash your face with cold water.

MAKE USE OF ORANGE PEEL PASTE

Not only their taste is refreshing, you can even make use of the orange peel that we usually throw in the dustbin. Yes, acne home remedies suggests, you can eliminate the acne caused by clogged pores and bacterial infection with the help of orange peel paste. All you have to do is grind the orange peel and add some water to make a paste. Apply this paste on the sin regularly.