Dr Pete's Health Secrets

      There is a growing  trend among young ladies and some men of African and Asian descent to desire to lighten their skin. In most cases chemical products are used that ultimately redult in damaging their skin and with adverse health effects. Some of these products are agreesively marketed as capable of archieving quick results but many contain harmful chemicals. While whitening chemicals can be effective, prolonged use can be the cause of unwanted side effects to the user. This is just one of the many reasons why nature is still the best for you with all its health benefits and low risk of harmfull reactions and allergies In this article I shall examine natural alternatives that are effective skin lighteners without the health hazards of chemicals. These can also be used to exfoliate your skin and remove blemishes if you have white skin. Just apply less frequently, about once in 6 weeks. If you want to have whiter skin without worrying about the potential...

      Women over the years have been fed the false notion that wearing a bra prevents sagging of the breasts.  Apart from firm support for sports women and preventing milk dripping in lactating women, the bra could be doing more harm than good. Bras are said to combat sagging of breasts, especially those who are on the larger side. Aside from that, many of these bras are marketed to provide greater comfort and even less backaches. “A bra will hold up your breasts to give you the shape and look you want, but it can't prevent further sagging, which is caused by age and gravity,” says Dr. Mills.  It does make breast sagging worse. For more than 15 years, from 1997 to 2014, Jean-Denis Rouillon, a French professor and sports science expert, has been studying women’s breast.  He discovered that those who wear a bra experience more sagging on average than those who don’t! Yes they do. A full 7mm sag was observed after one year of wearing a b...

          You have heard about what lemon or coconut oil can do around your house, but have you heard about Apple Cider Vinegar? You can use it in your first aid kit, beauty bag, home and kitchen. Plus, it`s all natural and non-toxic. In this article I will examine the proven healthcare uses of apple cider vinegar, ACV . Here are 20 creative healthy things you can do with apple cider vinegar.  When using it as a health and beauty product, make sure to purchase raw, unfiltered organic apple cider vinegar! Natural health benefits   1. Soothes A Sore Throat Vinegar is naturally antibacterial, so it can help kill any bacteria that may be causing you discomfort in your throat.  Combined with honey, a powerful antiviral and anti-inflammatory, ACV works better than most cough syrups. Combine 1 tbsp. ACV, 1 tbsp. cayenne pepper and 3 tbsp. raw honey in a glass of warm water. Cayenne pepper will help relieve any lingering pain. ...

    Shea butter is an African herbal skin remedy that is becoming increasingly popular in the natural body care and cosmetic industry for a very good reason.  It has been used for centuries in Africa for its moisturizing and healing properties, where it has been used to protect and condition inflamed or damaged skin. The Igbos name for shea butter cream is ' Ôri '. My grandmother swore by it as a healing balm. I this article I will examine the unique attributes, healthcare uses and benefits of shea butter. Shea butter (Ori) is a skin superfood that comes from the seeds of the fruit of the Shea (Karite) tree and that is naturally rich in essential fatty acids and in vitamins A, E and F.  The cream is extracted and prepared without the use of chemicals. The best Shea butter for skin use is prepared by cold press methods without the use of added chemicals or preservatives. Shea butter has a creamy ivory colour with a distinctive aroma, often describe...