Sunday, October 25, 2015

Ways to reduce belly

It is to be noticed that having fat deposited belly is a warning sign of accumulation of fat in the body. It may lead to life style diseases. I believe in prevention is better than cure, however, there are some ways to reduce belly size, of course, it needs long term hard work, commitment and patience. You cannot see results in one day.
  • Please practice to contract the abdominal muscles always, which means, hold the belly inside when you walk, sit and stand
  • When you do exercise, massage the abdomen to make the muscles strong (avoid during pregnancy and any other related contra indications)
  • Avoid large menus daily.Try to have less portion of food at regular intervals
  • Avoid carbohydrate rich foods
  • Avoid fat rich foods
  • Avoid sugar sweetened beverages
  • Include plenty of vegetables and fruits
  • Eat food rich in fiber
  • Always try to maintain Body Mass Index less than 25
                (BMI= weight in kilogram/ height in meter X height in meter)
  • Maintain waist circumference <90cm for males and  <85cm for males

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Home remedies for tanning on neck

Priyaa Lal 2014
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Home remedies for tanning on neck
No need to worry about tan on neck.Here, I am posting home remedies for reducing the tan on skin.
  1. Before taking bath, massage the neck area with coconut oil/ olive oil.
  2. Mix tomato juice and oats, apply on tanned area and wash it with tap water after 20 minutes.
  3. Apply rose water daily before outing.
  4. Extract gel from aloe vera plant and apply on neck and wash it with tap water after 20 minutes.
  5. Mix sugar and honey, apply on neck and wash it with tap water after 20 minutes.
  6. You can also apply thick rice water and wash it with tap water after 20 minutes.
  7. Mix papaya and  gram flour, apply on neck and wash it with tap water after 20 minutes.
  8. Mix oats and curd, apply on neck and wash it with tap water after 20 minutes.
  9. Apply cucumber and lime juice and wash it with tap water after 20 minutes.
  10. Mix orange juice, carrot juice and creamy layer of milk,apply on neck and wash it with tap water after 20 minutes.
Moreover, when you are out, cover the body with thick cotton cloth to avoid direct exposure from sunlight or use double layered umbrella rather than sunlight protection creams as it contains chemicals to block the UV rays.
In some people, tan on skin occurs due to fat deposition around the neck, an early sign of weight gaining.These people have to do daily exercise, drink plenty of water and avoid high calorie diet.

Sunday, October 18, 2015

How to look gorgeous on wedding day

Beautiful Chinese Bride in White Dress
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How to look gorgeous on wedding day
 
On wedding day, you will be the center of attraction. To look stunning on that day, it needs planning and preparation ahead.
The plans are divided into long term and short term goals.
The long term goals are:-
  1. Weight reduction- It is very essential for a bride to look beautiful in wedding dress and in healthy way.
  2. Diet management- Drink plenty of water, include vegetables and fruits daily and avoid caffeine.
  3. Daily exercise- It is very essential to maintain a fit body.
  4. Avoid exposure to sunlight
  5. Pimple reduction- Take treatment to reduce pimples on face
  6. Have plenty of sleep - It helps to reduce dark circles around eyes.
Short term goals are:-
  1. Choose your dress in advance
  2. Consult beautician in advance and plan for treatment of mock make up if needed
  3. Choose a hair style in regards to your face shape
  4. Fix your nails beautifully
  5. Be relax always

Friday, October 2, 2015

Say No to Dandruff


Excessive dandruff
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Say No to Dandruff
Dandruff may be the result of dry skin or accumulated dust called seborrheic dermatitis. It might be caused by eczema, psoriasis or over growth of fungus. 
  • Apply olive oil on the hair and wash it.
  • Apply curd and lime juice on the scalp and hair, wash it after one hour.
  • Apply onion juice on the scalp and wash it after 30 minutes.
  • Apply home made henna once in a month.
  • Add neem leaves in boiling water, extract the neem juice, apply it on scalp and wash it after 30 minutes.
  • Apply light warm coconut oil on scalp, massage it for 2 minutes. With lice comb, peel the dandruff from the scalp and wash the hair with anti dandruff shampoo.
  • Soak the fenugreek overnight and grind it in mixer grinder. Apply the paste in scalp and hair and wash it after one hour.
To be noted: Those who are having fever, running nose, cough, low immunity or other any opportunistic infections, do not follow it. Once you are physically healthy, can go for it.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Tips to prevent hair fall

    Frau mit langen roten Haaren Juni 2012                                    

Tips to prevent hair fall
Hair fall is a night mare for every one. When the age increases by minutes, the problems with the hair also increases. Here, I am writing some tips to prevent hair fall at home in the midst of busy scheduled life.
  1. Massage your hair with coconut/olive/almond oil once in a week.It will help to keep the hair moistened and improve the blood circulation to scalp and hair follicle.
  2. When you are out, cover your hair with towel, helps to avoid exposure to sunlight and dust.
  3. Shampoo the hair twice in a week, only after oil massage.
  4. Wash hair daily in tap water
  5. Be relaxed always
  6. Sleep for minimum 8 hours daily 
  7. Drink plenty of water
  8. Include fruits and vegetable in your daily diet
  9. Exercise daily, helps to improve blood circulation to all parts of the body
  10. Apply onion juice/ egg white on scalp, wash with shampoo after 30 minutes, if time permits
  11. Don't coomb your wet hair
  12. Soak fenugreek in water overnight, grind it, apply on scalp and hair, wash it with shampoo after 1 hour and try to do once in a month atleast.

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Tips to keep skin beautiful

                                                               
Tips to keep skin beautiful
There are many tips to keep skin young and beautiful at home.
Keep your skin moisturized.

  • If your skin is dry in nature, massage your skin with coconut/olive oil then, go for showering after one hour.
  • Before going to bed, apply any moisturizing cream.
Drink plenty of water
Avoid sun exposure- There are many ways to avoid sun exposure instead of applying sun cream, as it is enriched with many chemicals to block U V rays

  • Use double coated umbrella when you are out
  • Cover your head, face, neck and hands using cotton cloth
  • Use sun glasses for eyes
  • Wear socks 

Eat foods with antioxidants such as fruits and vegetables.

Include Vitamin C rich foods in your diet
Take bath daily and keep your body clean round the clock
Avoid stressful events in your life. When you are stressed, take deep breathing exercise for five minutes and divert your mind by engaging yourself in some other activities
Sleep for 8 hours minimum daily
The most important thing is daily aerobic exercise, which helps to circulate oxygenated blood through out the body.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Tips for beautiful lips


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Tips for beautiful lips
Every one dreams of beautiful lips. There are many tips to keep your lips attractive, instead of applying lipsticks daily.
  • Apply oil on lips and gently massage for two minutes
  • Clean the lips with wet cotton before going to bed
  • Apply cream with vitamin A & E daily to prevent dryness. After five minutes, wash it using water
  • When you are under the sun, cover your face with towel or apply lip balms
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Include fruits, greens and vegetables daily
  • Avoid coffee and tea
  • Stop smoking and alcohol
  • To prevent dryness, apply petroleum jelly
  • Stop  licking your lips