{Very Unexpected Sweet Tooth?}

If you are anything like me then you have a tooth for spicy savory foods and sweets have always been on the back plan. I have always been like that. I would choose a sandwich over a cupcake any day. This has not been the case lately. I have started craving chocolate and anything to do with sugar intensely. I decided to look it up because I got a little curious as to why I'm suddenly experiencing a major sweet tooth? I have also noticed that I have a problem concentrating or remember the most basic concepts. My head would be aching for days unless I had some sugar. I knew that this was not like me, so I have done some research about it and here's what I came up with.

Sudden craving for sugar means your blood sugar is low. Glucose (sugar) is a very vital source for energy and when it runs low you start shaking and get very weak. Many people may faint. Others have trouble speaking and concentrating. This condition is called hypoglycemia. It usually occurs in people who have diabetes and for those people who don't have diabetes it may show that there is some sort of problem with some other areas like the pancreas.

A couple of things to do if you are experiencing a sudden unexpected craving for sugar is to get a check up, but meanwhile to be very careful on the roads. Many people who suffer from hypoglycemia don't realize that they are having one of the "episodes" until it's too late. Always carry a quick-fix with you in case you feel a little light-headed and dizzy.

I am a little informed now and the sudden sweet tooth isn't so mysterious anymore.

{ Beauty & Health- Did You Know?}

Did you know that sugar is a better exfoliater than salt?
The reason for this is that it's more gentle so it doesn't tear the skin. Dead skin cells need to be scrubbed off regularly so grab 2 Tbsp sugar and 3 Tbsp warm water and mix it until sugar melts, then apply gently to face and scrub. Rinse with warm water.

Did you know that coffee can be used not to only wake up your body, but also your skin?
Coffee masks are a popular thing because coffee has the magic stuff that seems to decrease the puffiness in the face and brighten your complexion!
Mix this mixture up in your own kitchen and see your face change from a dull color to a clean shiny color within minutes:
4 Tbsp of any kind of coffee that you have on hand
4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
8 Tbsp dairy product (your choice of milk, yogurt, etc.) Optional substitute: egg or olive oil
2 Tbsp honey (for dry skin) or lemon juice (if you have oily skin)

Did you know that an average human being loses about 40 to 100 strands of hair per day?

Did you know that laughter reduces stress?

Did you know that it's possible to die from a broken heart? There is even a medical term for it, Stress Cardiomyopathy.

Hope you enjoyed these little tidbits of information and I will be back with more some other time. For now take care and enjoy the last few weeks of summer vacation! 

Stay Smart...