First of all i need little information about you age, height and weight. And do you work out at home?? If yes then what equipment do you have ?
Any way 12 is very small for bicep of a 5' 8" and above. So i give a little idea how to build arms at home with dumbbells only.
Biceps:
Alternate dumbbell curls 3 sets 8-10 rep
Concentration curls 3 sets 8-10 rep
Hammer curls 2 sets 8-10 rep
Triceps:
Close hand push ups 3 sets 8-10 rep
Dumbbell tricep extension 3 sets 8-10 rep
Bench dips 3 sets 8-10 rep
To grip strength u require both but forearms more than arms, so 4 that home exercises r ---
FOREARM--
1) sit on a stool, than fill water in bucket,after that sit on stool with arms resting on ur laps & do wrist flexion--this is to buils wrist flexors.
2) in above position move wrist in opp.direction--this is to build extencers( u will be able to carry less weight as comparted to flexors).
3) using some heavy book or something , do hammer curl ( plz check NRT 4 hammer curl-its 4 lateral arm).
BICEPS--
1) using bucket half full plz do arm flexion.
TRICEPS----
1) using heavy book or something plz do side posterir curl....
PLZ do it for 15 days & tell me later....
he hard truth is you'll never build MASSIVE arms without years of heavy weight training. You CAN greatly improve your arms just by doing pushups, chair dips and chinups at home.
Your forearms start with the grip. All you need to make a good start on larger, stronger forearms is a simple rubber ball, one of those foam grippers or even a spring loaded grip exerciser. You can work that hard - until your forearms fairly scream - once a day, every day.
Sunday, 26 February 2012
get rid of pimples
Acne is an embarrassing and burdensome problem to many and especially to teenagers. It is easy to feel that you don't have control over your breakouts. But the fact is, you do. Now, your first response may be to assume that I'm going to recommend you see your dermatologist. Well, think again. Natural remedies can be just as effective as medications. Possibly more powerful. Sometimes, all your body needs is the right nutritional balance and proper skin care. Here are some easy things you can start doing today to help you heal your acne. You should notice a difference in about 4 weeks.
Apply a honey mask to your face once or twice a week - Honey has antibacterial properties so it is great for disinfecting and healing minor blemishes. It is also gentle on sensitive skin.
Wash twice a day with acne soap - You should wash your face twice a day with a sulfur based soap designed for acne. Once when you first wake up in the morning and then, right before you go to bed at night. Be extremely gentle to your skin when washing - do not scrub or use any sort of rough cloth. Over washing your skin will actually stimulate your sebaceous glands to produce more sebum, thus increasing your acne.
Keep your hair off your face - If you have long hair or bangs, pull your hair off your face. Your hair contains oils as well, and will contribute to your breakouts. You'll also want to wash your hair everyday and after workouts.
Take a potent multi-vitamin - Acne can be a sign that something is wrong on the inside. Your skin depends on nutrition. It is a vital organ that is usually neglected. If your body is not receiving the right nutrition, it will fight back. One common way it will rebel is to produce excessive sebum, clogging pores, and reducing the ability for your skin to heal and fight bacteria.
Include chromium in your diet - Chromium is well known for weight loss diets. But it is also excellent for healing infections on the skin. Taking a chromium supplement once a day will help heal your pimples quickly and prevent future breakouts.
Eat carrots for beta-carotene (Vitamin A) - Vitamin A strengthens the protective tissue of the skin and actually prevents acne. It helps reduce sebum production. This vitamin is essential for the maintenance and repair of the tissue which the skin and mucous membranes are made of. Vitamin A is also a powerful antioxidant needed to rid your body of toxins. Did you know that a deficiency in vitamin A can actually cause acne?
Avoid wearing makeup - Leaving makeup products on your skin only contributes to clogging your pores, causing more pimples and blackheads. If you feel you must wear makeup, be sure it is water-based.
Do not pick or squeeze your blackheads and pimples - As tempting as it may be, do not squeeze, scratch, rub or touch your pimples and blackheads. Do any of these actions, actually increases the sebum production. Plus, when you squeeze, you are actually rupturing the membranes below your skin, causing infection and sebum to spread underneath your skin. The result is more pimples.
Wash your pillow case every other day - Your face lays on your pillow case every day. Your pillow case absorbs the oils from your skin and reapplies the dirt and oil. Thus causing breakouts. Keep your sheets and pillow cases clean.
Eat foods rich in zinc - Zinc is an antibacterial agent and a necessary element in the oil-producing glands of the skin. A diet low in zinc can actually cause acne breakouts.
By far the most common teen-age skin disorder, acne usually begins at puberty, at a time when oil glands in the skin enlarge and increase the production of skin oil (sebum). This occurs as a result of rising hormones during adolescence. Ranging from simple pimples to angry boils, these unsightly blemishes that fall under the general heading of acne, will plague 9 out of 10 pubertal youngsters; an age when physical attractiveness becomes so important.
Apply a honey mask to your face once or twice a week - Honey has antibacterial properties so it is great for disinfecting and healing minor blemishes. It is also gentle on sensitive skin.
Wash twice a day with acne soap - You should wash your face twice a day with a sulfur based soap designed for acne. Once when you first wake up in the morning and then, right before you go to bed at night. Be extremely gentle to your skin when washing - do not scrub or use any sort of rough cloth. Over washing your skin will actually stimulate your sebaceous glands to produce more sebum, thus increasing your acne.
Keep your hair off your face - If you have long hair or bangs, pull your hair off your face. Your hair contains oils as well, and will contribute to your breakouts. You'll also want to wash your hair everyday and after workouts.
Take a potent multi-vitamin - Acne can be a sign that something is wrong on the inside. Your skin depends on nutrition. It is a vital organ that is usually neglected. If your body is not receiving the right nutrition, it will fight back. One common way it will rebel is to produce excessive sebum, clogging pores, and reducing the ability for your skin to heal and fight bacteria.
Include chromium in your diet - Chromium is well known for weight loss diets. But it is also excellent for healing infections on the skin. Taking a chromium supplement once a day will help heal your pimples quickly and prevent future breakouts.
Eat carrots for beta-carotene (Vitamin A) - Vitamin A strengthens the protective tissue of the skin and actually prevents acne. It helps reduce sebum production. This vitamin is essential for the maintenance and repair of the tissue which the skin and mucous membranes are made of. Vitamin A is also a powerful antioxidant needed to rid your body of toxins. Did you know that a deficiency in vitamin A can actually cause acne?
Avoid wearing makeup - Leaving makeup products on your skin only contributes to clogging your pores, causing more pimples and blackheads. If you feel you must wear makeup, be sure it is water-based.
Do not pick or squeeze your blackheads and pimples - As tempting as it may be, do not squeeze, scratch, rub or touch your pimples and blackheads. Do any of these actions, actually increases the sebum production. Plus, when you squeeze, you are actually rupturing the membranes below your skin, causing infection and sebum to spread underneath your skin. The result is more pimples.
Wash your pillow case every other day - Your face lays on your pillow case every day. Your pillow case absorbs the oils from your skin and reapplies the dirt and oil. Thus causing breakouts. Keep your sheets and pillow cases clean.
Eat foods rich in zinc - Zinc is an antibacterial agent and a necessary element in the oil-producing glands of the skin. A diet low in zinc can actually cause acne breakouts.
By far the most common teen-age skin disorder, acne usually begins at puberty, at a time when oil glands in the skin enlarge and increase the production of skin oil (sebum). This occurs as a result of rising hormones during adolescence. Ranging from simple pimples to angry boils, these unsightly blemishes that fall under the general heading of acne, will plague 9 out of 10 pubertal youngsters; an age when physical attractiveness becomes so important.
beauty and health tips
You must be busy in taking care of your skin, hair, hands, feet separately. But you must not forget to abide by the Top 10 Health Tips to look beautiful. By following these steps you will have a healthy mind and body. This will in a way result in a beautiful look. The Top 10 Health Tips are mentioned below. This will help you to get a beautiful look from inside and outside:
Balanced Diet
It is necessary for you to have a balanced diet to get a beautiful look. A diet is called balanced when it has the right amount of fiber and nutrients. The diet should be low on fat. Have enough fruits and vegetables daily. The food that you consume must be of the right proportion. The right amount of food in necessary for a healthy body and a beautiful look. Consult a dietician and know the exact amount of calories which you should intake in a day. Make sure that your diet should not be less in nutrition or vitamins.
Consume different varieties of food
History says in the Ancient Indian Science, consumption of a variety of food helps to get a beautiful body and it cures illness too. Make a habit to eat fruits and vegetables of different colors everyday. The different variety of food should be changed every three months. Remember to eat an apple daily. The apple pectin helps to clean the digestive system. The toxins are removed and it prevents cancer.
Breakfast is a must
Have you ever wondered why some people stay much healthy and fit than you. They must not put on much weight too. The reason behind this is that they take a heavy breakfast which you might not take. You should never skip a breakfast. The long gap of no consumption of food affects your health very badly. Our breakfast always comprises of healthy foods and it adds lot of nutrition to our body. The positive effects of breakfast are mentioned below:
It helps to reduce weight.
The body gets enough nutrients daily.
Breakfasts are generally rich in fiber and wholegrain. This in a way help in curing metabolic disorders. Blood pressure, obesity, cholesterol are all controlled by having a nutritious breakfast.
Your breakfast must have fresh fruits, hard boiled egg, fruit juice and whole grain cereals.
A good breakfast also helps to stay stress free.
Water is important
Drinking 7-8 glasses of water will help you to wash away the impurities and toxic material from the body. This will help you to get healthy skin and hair. Dehydration results in lethargy and tiredness. The water helps in the fluid circulation in the body. This way you will get rid of the impurities of the body easily.
Exercise helps a lot
Exercise will help you to get a healthy body and mind. You would have definitely dreamt of a six packs abs. The perfect figure will help you to wear any dresses of your choice. If you are a female then you have dreamt to have a sexy figure like the models. To get a perfect figure you must exercise regularly. It might not be possible to exercise for more than one hour everyday. In that case exercise for 15-20 minutes daily. This will also help you to get the prefect figure and your skin and hair will glow too.
If you find that doing exercise or going to the gym might not be your cup of tea, then you should go for swimming, aerobic classes, local dance classes. At the most you can go for a walk in the morning too.
The physical exercise will help you to make you beautiful from inside and outside.
Say No to tobacco
If you want to stay healthy and young you will have to give up smoking. You must have read about the side effects of tobacco in magazines, newspapers and different books. The bottom line is that tobacco kills. Tobacco will also let different diseases attack you. So, if you are in a habit of smoking then give away the habit. On the other hand if you are a non smoker then never get into smoking. Quit smoking, stay healthy!
Avoid stress
Avoiding stress is difficult. But it can be tried too. Stress leads to different diseases and your life gets miserable. Balance work and home. Do not do things which you dislike a lot. Spend at least half an hour everyday doing the things that you love doing. Enjoy your weekends with friends and family. If you like traveling then spend some time to visit the nearest holiday spot with your near and dear ones.
Whatever makes you happy, involve in those. This way you can be distress. Remember that a stress less life is a happy life.
Teeth are important
Always remember that teeth are very important for you. You need to take care of your gums very carefully. Gums get infected very fast. You need to brush your teeth twice every day. Avoid sweets to get a healthy gum. Wash your mouth carefully to get healthy gums. Remember that at times gum infections can get very dangerous too.
A good sleep is required
You need to sleep well to get a good health. Everyday you must get a sleep of 7-8 hours. If you sleep less then you might have hormonal imbalance. You must get uninterrupted sleep to have a smooth metabolic system. If you are not getting an uninterrupted sleep then you should avoid the followings:
Never intake alcohol before sleeping.
Before going to bed do not consume tea, coffee or chocolates as they are stimulants.
The sleeping habit should be regularized.
Your bedroom should be clean and tidy. The décor that you use should be soothing.
The daytime nap should be shorter.
Try to meditate and have a stress less life.
The brain should be active
As we all know that empty mind is a devil’s workshop. So, don’t be ideal. Always engage yourself in something or the other. Get new ideas to do new things. Boredom is really boring. So get a life. This way you will add to your beautiful looks too. If you do not have much work to do, then try out the following things. They might help you:
Try and play a new musical instrument.
A new language can be learnt.
Solve crossword puzzle.
Call your friend to play scrabble.
Attain discussions and forums.
Write blogs and update your account.
Make a new career.
Read unfamiliar books.
Try out a new hobby.
Be connected to the world and see what is happening.
These are few ways you can make yourself beautiful. The Top 10 Health Tips will help you to get beautiful internally and externally. Try these beauty tips to glow and shine.
Balanced Diet
It is necessary for you to have a balanced diet to get a beautiful look. A diet is called balanced when it has the right amount of fiber and nutrients. The diet should be low on fat. Have enough fruits and vegetables daily. The food that you consume must be of the right proportion. The right amount of food in necessary for a healthy body and a beautiful look. Consult a dietician and know the exact amount of calories which you should intake in a day. Make sure that your diet should not be less in nutrition or vitamins.
Consume different varieties of food
History says in the Ancient Indian Science, consumption of a variety of food helps to get a beautiful body and it cures illness too. Make a habit to eat fruits and vegetables of different colors everyday. The different variety of food should be changed every three months. Remember to eat an apple daily. The apple pectin helps to clean the digestive system. The toxins are removed and it prevents cancer.
Breakfast is a must
Have you ever wondered why some people stay much healthy and fit than you. They must not put on much weight too. The reason behind this is that they take a heavy breakfast which you might not take. You should never skip a breakfast. The long gap of no consumption of food affects your health very badly. Our breakfast always comprises of healthy foods and it adds lot of nutrition to our body. The positive effects of breakfast are mentioned below:
It helps to reduce weight.
The body gets enough nutrients daily.
Breakfasts are generally rich in fiber and wholegrain. This in a way help in curing metabolic disorders. Blood pressure, obesity, cholesterol are all controlled by having a nutritious breakfast.
Your breakfast must have fresh fruits, hard boiled egg, fruit juice and whole grain cereals.
A good breakfast also helps to stay stress free.
Water is important
Drinking 7-8 glasses of water will help you to wash away the impurities and toxic material from the body. This will help you to get healthy skin and hair. Dehydration results in lethargy and tiredness. The water helps in the fluid circulation in the body. This way you will get rid of the impurities of the body easily.
Exercise helps a lot
Exercise will help you to get a healthy body and mind. You would have definitely dreamt of a six packs abs. The perfect figure will help you to wear any dresses of your choice. If you are a female then you have dreamt to have a sexy figure like the models. To get a perfect figure you must exercise regularly. It might not be possible to exercise for more than one hour everyday. In that case exercise for 15-20 minutes daily. This will also help you to get the prefect figure and your skin and hair will glow too.
If you find that doing exercise or going to the gym might not be your cup of tea, then you should go for swimming, aerobic classes, local dance classes. At the most you can go for a walk in the morning too.
The physical exercise will help you to make you beautiful from inside and outside.
Say No to tobacco
If you want to stay healthy and young you will have to give up smoking. You must have read about the side effects of tobacco in magazines, newspapers and different books. The bottom line is that tobacco kills. Tobacco will also let different diseases attack you. So, if you are in a habit of smoking then give away the habit. On the other hand if you are a non smoker then never get into smoking. Quit smoking, stay healthy!
Avoid stress
Avoiding stress is difficult. But it can be tried too. Stress leads to different diseases and your life gets miserable. Balance work and home. Do not do things which you dislike a lot. Spend at least half an hour everyday doing the things that you love doing. Enjoy your weekends with friends and family. If you like traveling then spend some time to visit the nearest holiday spot with your near and dear ones.
Whatever makes you happy, involve in those. This way you can be distress. Remember that a stress less life is a happy life.
Teeth are important
Always remember that teeth are very important for you. You need to take care of your gums very carefully. Gums get infected very fast. You need to brush your teeth twice every day. Avoid sweets to get a healthy gum. Wash your mouth carefully to get healthy gums. Remember that at times gum infections can get very dangerous too.
A good sleep is required
You need to sleep well to get a good health. Everyday you must get a sleep of 7-8 hours. If you sleep less then you might have hormonal imbalance. You must get uninterrupted sleep to have a smooth metabolic system. If you are not getting an uninterrupted sleep then you should avoid the followings:
Never intake alcohol before sleeping.
Before going to bed do not consume tea, coffee or chocolates as they are stimulants.
The sleeping habit should be regularized.
Your bedroom should be clean and tidy. The décor that you use should be soothing.
The daytime nap should be shorter.
Try to meditate and have a stress less life.
The brain should be active
As we all know that empty mind is a devil’s workshop. So, don’t be ideal. Always engage yourself in something or the other. Get new ideas to do new things. Boredom is really boring. So get a life. This way you will add to your beautiful looks too. If you do not have much work to do, then try out the following things. They might help you:
Try and play a new musical instrument.
A new language can be learnt.
Solve crossword puzzle.
Call your friend to play scrabble.
Attain discussions and forums.
Write blogs and update your account.
Make a new career.
Read unfamiliar books.
Try out a new hobby.
Be connected to the world and see what is happening.
These are few ways you can make yourself beautiful. The Top 10 Health Tips will help you to get beautiful internally and externally. Try these beauty tips to glow and shine.
Friday, 17 February 2012
best beauty tips
1. Skin Care Tips
Beauty may not be skin-deep, but it does play a significant role in your overall personality. Talk to a skin expert and they'll tell you how your skin reflects your inner health and wellness, and therefore it is important for all of us to have a clean, clear skin free of Acnes, Pimples, blackheads and other skin-related disorders. Check out these quick skin care tips:
Dry Brush Your Skin Before Shower
We're not kidding! Using a Dry Brush on your skin everyday before bath actually helps stimulate the oil glands in our skin. Remember not to use a harsh brush though. There are soft bristled body brushes available in the market these days. Begin brushing gently from your feet upwards in circular motion. Finish with a warm shower and massage your body with a moisturizer that suits your skin type.
Exfoliate! Exfoliate! Exfoliate!
Yes, that's our mantra for a clean, clear skin. Exfoliating your skin regularly helps cleanse your skin of all the dirt, pollution and other chemicals it is exposed to everyday. Browse through the "Homemade beauty tips" and "Natural Beauty Treatments" sections of our website and you'll find hundreds of easy-to use,homemade recipes for skin care, homemade face packs, natural scrubs and other organic treatments which are not only cost-effective but will also keep your skin away from the expensive inorganic crèmes and lotions available in the markets.
Avoid using Astringents unless your skin is very oily, and restrict their use on the oily zone, if necessary. For a quick homemade exfoliating scrub, add white granulated sugar to your body wash. Sugar is one of the most effective and will make your skin clean and smooth. Remember to wash your tub or shower thoroughly after applying this to avoid any stickiness.
2. Hair Care Tips
Don't underestimate the power of your tresses! According to Style and Makeover experts, Hair constitutes nearly 50% of your personality. Take care of your hair and they'll take care of you. Ignore them and they'll ruin your evening! Fact is, no amount of dressing up or make up can substitute for a healthy, shiny hair. Here are some quick hair care tips to help your hair look more stunning than ever:
Keep your tresses clean
Whether you live in dry weather conditions or in a hot and humid climate, you need to take care of your hair regularly to keep your scalp free of dandruff and other fungal infections. A perfectly natural way to get rid off toxins and shampoo build-up from your hair is by rinsing it once a week with Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse.
Avoid using hair products, which have excess oil, because they may cause blackheads over and around the forehead. When applying Hair Dyes, Hair Colors, Hairsprays and hair gels, remember to keep them away from your face, especially the eyes.
Flaunt Sexy, Stylish Hair in minutes
Do you need to look your best tonight but have no time to rush to the Hair Stylist or a Beauty Salon? Don't worry. You can fix your hair at home in minutes with some of the Hair-Styling products that are available in the markets today. For example, you can add volume and bounce to your hair, make your hair look wavy, curl the ends under or straighten it with a Texturizing Cream. All you need to do is dry your hair with a towel after shower and rub the texturizing cream through your hair.
If you have wavy or flyaway hair, rub a small amount of hand lotion in your hair then straighten them by combing them downwards with your fingers.
Having a Flat Hair Day?
Blow-drying your hair upside down for about 10 minutes could help add more volume and make your hair look bouncy.
Let your hair smell good
Spray your Comb or Hair Brush with your favorite perfume and then brush your hair. It'll add a subtle fragrance in your hair and make you feel good!
Thin down Your Hair Conditioner And Shampoo
Most hair shampoos and conditioners are very thick so you can save some bucks by thinning them down with water and increasing the quantity.
Maximize your Hair Style
Most people think they can set their Hair well by constant blow-drying, but this is far from true. Truth is, your hair will set best when it is cooling off after the blow-drying. To maximize your hair-style, apply a hair spray to your hair while using blow dryer and hot rollers.
If you're tempted to get that "Salon style blowout hair affect" at home, towel dry your wet hair and segregate it into many sections. Pick each section at a time and blow dry using a round brush.
3. Make-up Tips
Except for the celebs and models that are bound by their profession, most of us are always racing against our tight schedules and have neither the time nor the energy to spend hours in a beauty salon every day. What we do need is a few quick and simple makeup tips that would come handy in our day-to-day life and are easy to follow. Here are a few makeup tips that will make you look good everyday and you can easily follow these without spending too much time or effort:
the right make-up
Don't get swept off by all those beauty products in the market-they may not be right for you and can have adverse effect on your skin. If you're dealing with skin problems like pimples, Acne, Blackheads or have oily skin, you need to be careful while buying makeup and should use moisturizers, foundations, eye shadows and blushes that are oil free. Always pick skin care products that are labeled "noncomedogenic" (do not encourage the formation of closed pores) or "non-acnegenesis" (do not cause acne).
Foundation Tips
Before picking a foundation or concealer, always test if it matches your skin tone by rubbing a few drops on the inside of your wrist. The skin around your wrist is smooth and flawless and gives a clear idea of how the foundation would look when you apply it on your face.
To increase the life of your foundation or concealer and cut down on the heaviness, mix them with a light moisturizer to give your skin a glowing look.
Apply the foundation only after you are done with your eye make-up. This will help you take care of any last minute eyeliner or mascara smudging under the eyes.
To keep the makeup for long, spray a fully made up face with light mist- this works well for brides, night outs or during those extra hours at work!
Blush Tips
To add a natural glow to your face, use a blush cream or gel instead of powder in the shades of pink or peach. The advantage of using a Gel or Cream instead of powder is that they are more smooth and transparent and tend to blend evenly. Rub the blush on your cheekbones, blending up towards the eye for a flawless complexion.
Eye Makeup Tips
Sharpen your eyeliners frequently to keep them clean. Keep your eyeliner or lip liner in the freezer for about 10 minutes before sharpening them. This will make them a bit hard and they won't break while sharpening.
If you have deep-set eyes, use liquid eyeliner instead of a regular eye pencil to avoid smudging.
To make sure your eyes stay free of infection from make up, discard your powder eye shadows every 9 to 18 months, mascara after 3 months and cream eye shadows every 6 to 12 months.
To avoid the mascara from spreading or flaking-off, first apply a thin coat of mascara on your top lashes and then brush them with an eyelash brush to prevent clumps.
Heat the eyelash curler by holding it infront of a hair dryer for a few seconds before curling your eyelashes. Check the temperature, then use on your eyelashes. The heat helps the extra long eyelashes get better curls.
Unlike those sparse and skinny eyebrows, the eyebrows trend for this season is to flaunt thick, natural-looking eyebrows. If you have scanty brows, you can use eye shadow or a brow definer to fill in.
To settle untamed eyebrows, dampen them with hairspray and comb them gently with an old toothbrush.
Applying eyeshadow on top of the eyeliner with damp cotton will make the eyeliner stay for longer.
Lip Makeup tips
Do you love matte lipstick but dread applying them on your dry lips? If you suffer from dry lips, apply a coat of lip balm on your lips before you start applying make-up. By the time you're through with your eyes and face, your lips would have been moisturized and ready to show-off your favorite matte lipstick!
To avoid the lipstick from staining your teeth, stick your finger in your mouth and suck in as you pull it out. The finger will scoop out the lipstick that is left inside your mouth.
Nail polish Tips
Has your nail polish become thick and chunky because it has been lying for too long? Most of the times, old Nail polishes begin to thicken around the bottom of the bottle. To make them thin, add a few drops of nail polish thinner or nail polish remover.
Before applying a new coat of nail polish, soak your nails in luke warm water for 5 minutes and rub off the leftovers of the previous nail polish gently with a finger.
4. Nail Care Tips
Nails can either enhance your beautiful looks or can make you look really untidy and messy infront of your friends and colleagues. To avoid embarrassment and to make sure you have beautiful, shining nails, here are a few nail care tips:
Cut your nails regularly as long, unkept nails can accumulate dirt and germs and can cause infection.
If you suffer from weak, brittle nails, often it could be because you have not been drinking enough water of due to calcium deficiency. So drink lots of water every day and increase the intake of calcium in your diet!
Put on rubber gloves before you clean your dishes or do laundry because harsh detergents and dishwashers can wreck nails and stress nail fibers.
5. Get Rid of Unwanted Facial hair
Unwanted facial hair had always been the cause of embarrassment to the women suffering from it, but not any longer! Today, all you need to do is walk into a good beauty parlor or skin clinic and get rid of the unwanted facial hair with the help of the experts. Some of the popular hair removal techniques are:
6. Pamper your Feet
Don't forget to include your feet in your daily beauty regimen-they're one of your biggest assets!
Getting regular foot massage and pedicure helps stimulate the circulation of blood.
After a long walk, pamper your tired feet by indulging in a luxurious footbath.
Try this relaxation technique: Add a few drops of essential oils in a basin filled with warm water. Place small pebbles in the basin. Run your toes and soles over the pebbles and relax for 15 minutes.
7. Exercise Regularly
Remember your external beauty is only a reflection of your inner beauty and a healthy body reflects a healthy mind. Take 15 minutes off from your routine everyday and indulge in a fitness activity you enjoy. You can practice yoga, go swimming, hit a gym, learn aerobics or take dance lessons-whatever keeps you stimulated, juts go for it! If you're a sports buff, you can practice your favorite sport as part of your fitness regimen.
8. Eat Healthy
Much of our health and fitness depends on what we eat on a daily basis. Stay away from junk and processed foods and stick to a healthy, balanced diet. Organic foods are becoming increasingly popular all over the world and are an excellent substitute for canned, processed foods, which contain harmful chemicals. Depending upon your calorie requirement (which can be assessed by a fitness expert), you can chart out a diet for yourself, which meets your daily nutritional needs and keeps your fit. Include foods rich in fibre, whole grains, pulses, green vegetables, fruits, milk and milk products in adequate amount in your daily diet.
9. Quit smoking
It may be hard, but the best thing you can do for a beautiful, glowing complexion is to stop smoking. Smoking both dehydrates and deprives your skin of oxygen, so you will see real benefits - skin will become smoother and more radiant.' Sarah Monzani, make-up artist to Madonna
Smoking is not only harmful for your health and is known to cause breathing related problems like asthma, lung cancer, hypertension, breast cancer and heart diseases post menopause, it is also one of the leading factors that induce aging in both men and women. Studies have shown than the Nicotine in cigarettes can add years to your appearance. Incase of pregnant woman, smoking whether active or passive can result in the retardation of an unborn child and cause other complications like birth defects, miscarriages and pre-termed labor.
So quit smoking and stay young and healthy!
10. Choose a good perfume
Remember Al Paccino's memorable lines in the "Scent of a Woman?" Who does not like to hang out with someone smelling good?
A good fragrance works like a magic spell and makes you stand out in a gathering. The coolest thing about applying a perfume is-it can be your signature scent, drawing everyone's attention wherever you go!
Each perfume has a unique fragrance and is meant to strike chemistry with the person wearing it. Pick a fragrance that complements your personality and gels with the mood of the occasion. For ex-while at work, you can use deodorants and body sprays with natural flavors whereas bold or strong scents can be used during parties or at more informal occasions.
While testing a perfume, always apply the scents to your pulse points first since this is where the blood vessels are closest to the skin and tend to give off more warmth and spread the scent around.
Watch out for any allergies and irritant reactions in case you're allergic to a fragrance
Beauty may not be skin-deep, but it does play a significant role in your overall personality. Talk to a skin expert and they'll tell you how your skin reflects your inner health and wellness, and therefore it is important for all of us to have a clean, clear skin free of Acnes, Pimples, blackheads and other skin-related disorders. Check out these quick skin care tips:
Dry Brush Your Skin Before Shower
We're not kidding! Using a Dry Brush on your skin everyday before bath actually helps stimulate the oil glands in our skin. Remember not to use a harsh brush though. There are soft bristled body brushes available in the market these days. Begin brushing gently from your feet upwards in circular motion. Finish with a warm shower and massage your body with a moisturizer that suits your skin type.
Exfoliate! Exfoliate! Exfoliate!
Yes, that's our mantra for a clean, clear skin. Exfoliating your skin regularly helps cleanse your skin of all the dirt, pollution and other chemicals it is exposed to everyday. Browse through the "Homemade beauty tips" and "Natural Beauty Treatments" sections of our website and you'll find hundreds of easy-to use,homemade recipes for skin care, homemade face packs, natural scrubs and other organic treatments which are not only cost-effective but will also keep your skin away from the expensive inorganic crèmes and lotions available in the markets.
Avoid using Astringents unless your skin is very oily, and restrict their use on the oily zone, if necessary. For a quick homemade exfoliating scrub, add white granulated sugar to your body wash. Sugar is one of the most effective and will make your skin clean and smooth. Remember to wash your tub or shower thoroughly after applying this to avoid any stickiness.
2. Hair Care Tips
Don't underestimate the power of your tresses! According to Style and Makeover experts, Hair constitutes nearly 50% of your personality. Take care of your hair and they'll take care of you. Ignore them and they'll ruin your evening! Fact is, no amount of dressing up or make up can substitute for a healthy, shiny hair. Here are some quick hair care tips to help your hair look more stunning than ever:
Keep your tresses clean
Whether you live in dry weather conditions or in a hot and humid climate, you need to take care of your hair regularly to keep your scalp free of dandruff and other fungal infections. A perfectly natural way to get rid off toxins and shampoo build-up from your hair is by rinsing it once a week with Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse.
Avoid using hair products, which have excess oil, because they may cause blackheads over and around the forehead. When applying Hair Dyes, Hair Colors, Hairsprays and hair gels, remember to keep them away from your face, especially the eyes.
Flaunt Sexy, Stylish Hair in minutes
Do you need to look your best tonight but have no time to rush to the Hair Stylist or a Beauty Salon? Don't worry. You can fix your hair at home in minutes with some of the Hair-Styling products that are available in the markets today. For example, you can add volume and bounce to your hair, make your hair look wavy, curl the ends under or straighten it with a Texturizing Cream. All you need to do is dry your hair with a towel after shower and rub the texturizing cream through your hair.
If you have wavy or flyaway hair, rub a small amount of hand lotion in your hair then straighten them by combing them downwards with your fingers.
Having a Flat Hair Day?
Blow-drying your hair upside down for about 10 minutes could help add more volume and make your hair look bouncy.
Let your hair smell good
Spray your Comb or Hair Brush with your favorite perfume and then brush your hair. It'll add a subtle fragrance in your hair and make you feel good!
Thin down Your Hair Conditioner And Shampoo
Most hair shampoos and conditioners are very thick so you can save some bucks by thinning them down with water and increasing the quantity.
Maximize your Hair Style
Most people think they can set their Hair well by constant blow-drying, but this is far from true. Truth is, your hair will set best when it is cooling off after the blow-drying. To maximize your hair-style, apply a hair spray to your hair while using blow dryer and hot rollers.
If you're tempted to get that "Salon style blowout hair affect" at home, towel dry your wet hair and segregate it into many sections. Pick each section at a time and blow dry using a round brush.
3. Make-up Tips
Except for the celebs and models that are bound by their profession, most of us are always racing against our tight schedules and have neither the time nor the energy to spend hours in a beauty salon every day. What we do need is a few quick and simple makeup tips that would come handy in our day-to-day life and are easy to follow. Here are a few makeup tips that will make you look good everyday and you can easily follow these without spending too much time or effort:
the right make-up
Don't get swept off by all those beauty products in the market-they may not be right for you and can have adverse effect on your skin. If you're dealing with skin problems like pimples, Acne, Blackheads or have oily skin, you need to be careful while buying makeup and should use moisturizers, foundations, eye shadows and blushes that are oil free. Always pick skin care products that are labeled "noncomedogenic" (do not encourage the formation of closed pores) or "non-acnegenesis" (do not cause acne).
Foundation Tips
Before picking a foundation or concealer, always test if it matches your skin tone by rubbing a few drops on the inside of your wrist. The skin around your wrist is smooth and flawless and gives a clear idea of how the foundation would look when you apply it on your face.
To increase the life of your foundation or concealer and cut down on the heaviness, mix them with a light moisturizer to give your skin a glowing look.
Apply the foundation only after you are done with your eye make-up. This will help you take care of any last minute eyeliner or mascara smudging under the eyes.
To keep the makeup for long, spray a fully made up face with light mist- this works well for brides, night outs or during those extra hours at work!
Blush Tips
To add a natural glow to your face, use a blush cream or gel instead of powder in the shades of pink or peach. The advantage of using a Gel or Cream instead of powder is that they are more smooth and transparent and tend to blend evenly. Rub the blush on your cheekbones, blending up towards the eye for a flawless complexion.
Eye Makeup Tips
Sharpen your eyeliners frequently to keep them clean. Keep your eyeliner or lip liner in the freezer for about 10 minutes before sharpening them. This will make them a bit hard and they won't break while sharpening.
If you have deep-set eyes, use liquid eyeliner instead of a regular eye pencil to avoid smudging.
To make sure your eyes stay free of infection from make up, discard your powder eye shadows every 9 to 18 months, mascara after 3 months and cream eye shadows every 6 to 12 months.
To avoid the mascara from spreading or flaking-off, first apply a thin coat of mascara on your top lashes and then brush them with an eyelash brush to prevent clumps.
Heat the eyelash curler by holding it infront of a hair dryer for a few seconds before curling your eyelashes. Check the temperature, then use on your eyelashes. The heat helps the extra long eyelashes get better curls.
Unlike those sparse and skinny eyebrows, the eyebrows trend for this season is to flaunt thick, natural-looking eyebrows. If you have scanty brows, you can use eye shadow or a brow definer to fill in.
To settle untamed eyebrows, dampen them with hairspray and comb them gently with an old toothbrush.
Applying eyeshadow on top of the eyeliner with damp cotton will make the eyeliner stay for longer.
Lip Makeup tips
Do you love matte lipstick but dread applying them on your dry lips? If you suffer from dry lips, apply a coat of lip balm on your lips before you start applying make-up. By the time you're through with your eyes and face, your lips would have been moisturized and ready to show-off your favorite matte lipstick!
To avoid the lipstick from staining your teeth, stick your finger in your mouth and suck in as you pull it out. The finger will scoop out the lipstick that is left inside your mouth.
Nail polish Tips
Has your nail polish become thick and chunky because it has been lying for too long? Most of the times, old Nail polishes begin to thicken around the bottom of the bottle. To make them thin, add a few drops of nail polish thinner or nail polish remover.
Before applying a new coat of nail polish, soak your nails in luke warm water for 5 minutes and rub off the leftovers of the previous nail polish gently with a finger.
4. Nail Care Tips
Nails can either enhance your beautiful looks or can make you look really untidy and messy infront of your friends and colleagues. To avoid embarrassment and to make sure you have beautiful, shining nails, here are a few nail care tips:
Cut your nails regularly as long, unkept nails can accumulate dirt and germs and can cause infection.
If you suffer from weak, brittle nails, often it could be because you have not been drinking enough water of due to calcium deficiency. So drink lots of water every day and increase the intake of calcium in your diet!
Put on rubber gloves before you clean your dishes or do laundry because harsh detergents and dishwashers can wreck nails and stress nail fibers.
5. Get Rid of Unwanted Facial hair
Unwanted facial hair had always been the cause of embarrassment to the women suffering from it, but not any longer! Today, all you need to do is walk into a good beauty parlor or skin clinic and get rid of the unwanted facial hair with the help of the experts. Some of the popular hair removal techniques are:
6. Pamper your Feet
Don't forget to include your feet in your daily beauty regimen-they're one of your biggest assets!
Getting regular foot massage and pedicure helps stimulate the circulation of blood.
After a long walk, pamper your tired feet by indulging in a luxurious footbath.
Try this relaxation technique: Add a few drops of essential oils in a basin filled with warm water. Place small pebbles in the basin. Run your toes and soles over the pebbles and relax for 15 minutes.
7. Exercise Regularly
Remember your external beauty is only a reflection of your inner beauty and a healthy body reflects a healthy mind. Take 15 minutes off from your routine everyday and indulge in a fitness activity you enjoy. You can practice yoga, go swimming, hit a gym, learn aerobics or take dance lessons-whatever keeps you stimulated, juts go for it! If you're a sports buff, you can practice your favorite sport as part of your fitness regimen.
8. Eat Healthy
Much of our health and fitness depends on what we eat on a daily basis. Stay away from junk and processed foods and stick to a healthy, balanced diet. Organic foods are becoming increasingly popular all over the world and are an excellent substitute for canned, processed foods, which contain harmful chemicals. Depending upon your calorie requirement (which can be assessed by a fitness expert), you can chart out a diet for yourself, which meets your daily nutritional needs and keeps your fit. Include foods rich in fibre, whole grains, pulses, green vegetables, fruits, milk and milk products in adequate amount in your daily diet.
9. Quit smoking
It may be hard, but the best thing you can do for a beautiful, glowing complexion is to stop smoking. Smoking both dehydrates and deprives your skin of oxygen, so you will see real benefits - skin will become smoother and more radiant.' Sarah Monzani, make-up artist to Madonna
Smoking is not only harmful for your health and is known to cause breathing related problems like asthma, lung cancer, hypertension, breast cancer and heart diseases post menopause, it is also one of the leading factors that induce aging in both men and women. Studies have shown than the Nicotine in cigarettes can add years to your appearance. Incase of pregnant woman, smoking whether active or passive can result in the retardation of an unborn child and cause other complications like birth defects, miscarriages and pre-termed labor.
So quit smoking and stay young and healthy!
10. Choose a good perfume
Remember Al Paccino's memorable lines in the "Scent of a Woman?" Who does not like to hang out with someone smelling good?
A good fragrance works like a magic spell and makes you stand out in a gathering. The coolest thing about applying a perfume is-it can be your signature scent, drawing everyone's attention wherever you go!
Each perfume has a unique fragrance and is meant to strike chemistry with the person wearing it. Pick a fragrance that complements your personality and gels with the mood of the occasion. For ex-while at work, you can use deodorants and body sprays with natural flavors whereas bold or strong scents can be used during parties or at more informal occasions.
While testing a perfume, always apply the scents to your pulse points first since this is where the blood vessels are closest to the skin and tend to give off more warmth and spread the scent around.
Watch out for any allergies and irritant reactions in case you're allergic to a fragrance
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Summer Health Tips
Summer Health Tips - Beating the Heat!
Its 114 degrees out there, and your skin seems to be sucking the heat in deeper into your body rather than helping you cool down. An occasional afternoon downpour brings more grief than relief for it layers on humidity that is thick enough to slice with a knife. Throw in a little pollution and each second becomes pure hell when you are outdoors.
The recently past heat wave seems to be consuming India and is probably indicative of an approaching hot summer, for brutal May, sizzling June and searing July and August are yet to come.
Can certain foods help towards reversing some of this exchange of body heat? Yes, they most certainly can!
Why and how does this heat exchange happen?
On sultry, humid days, muscles compete with the skin for blood circulation. When it's hot outside, more blood flows near the skin to help dissipate body heat and cool the body down thereby keeping your body's temperature from rising to dangerous levels. But that can mean less blood reaches muscles, hence the lethargy.
At the same time, as when your body becomes hotter, muscle enzymes speed up and burn glycogen more rapidly, depleting stores of the sugar that your muscles use for fuel. Hence it's imperative to drink plenty of fluids that would help hydrate your muscles and skin adequately in order to maintain internal cooling down.
Is it a good idea to apply wet rags over your forehead, thereby reducing the heat entering your brain?
Not necessarily. Neither is it a good idea to wet your head down entirely, especially for kids who have just finished playing a sport. You have to make the heat move outwards. Too much water on the skin's surface inhibits sweat evaporation that helps cool the body down.
To handle this heat onslaught and ensure your body is as cool as it can possibly be, we suggest a few measures that are easy to follow:
1. Eat light, small, frequent meals. Start the morning with a sweet, juicy fruit at breakfast. Ripe summer fruits - peaches, plums, melons and pears, are exactly what your skin craves for in the hot season. Citrus fruits are also very cooling. Eat whole or extract their juice, store in the refrigerator and sip often throughout the day.
2. Include salads in your diet. Consuming leafy lettuce and summer greens, corn on cob and cucumbers, in salads are delicious ways to stay cool. These foods contain a significant amount of water and can actually thin the blood, which has a cooling effect. Onions too are great in the summer, because of their ability to beat the heat and provide relief from summer ailments. So, throw in some washed onion slices onto a sandwich, or in your salad.
3. If you get burnt (sun stroke or heat stroke), seek relief by sipping on green tea or take a spoon of onion juice. They are potent antioxidants that can neutralize cellular damage caused by the sun's rays.
4. To cool the body through sweating, add small amounts of hot spices to food while cooking. Hot peppers, fresh ginger, and black pepper are all great spices to make it really hot for you and then to cool you down.
5. Hydrate your body. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day. Water is the best drink as it doesn't contain any sugars that can add up to unnecessary calories. For a change, a lemon and honey drink can also instantly replenish your body's lost fluids and work as an energizer. Drink fluids even if you are not yet thirsty. Once you have the feeling of being thirsty means you are already dehydrated.
6. Wear loose, full-sleeved cotton clothes to protect the body from the sun and to aid evaporation of sweat. Use a hat to protect your head from the sun you go out
7. Stay indoors. Restrict outdoor activities to the cooler parts of the day - early mornings before 10.30am or late evenings after 530pm
The not so cool:
If you're a non-vegetarian, you should limit red meat and instead go for fish and oysters.Avoid extreme cold foods and drinks - most of us normally pick these and they are actually known to interfere with digestion and sweating, thereby interfering with the body's natural cooling mechanisms. So, however tempting it may be to sit on your porch licking an ice cream cone or sipping a cool glass of tea, try a wedge of watermelon instead.As the mercury rises, the last thing on one's mind is food - but if you eat smart, small & light meals and accompany it with plenty of fluids you will be a cool winner.
So go ahead and take these obvious precautions! But remember the best place to start the cooling process is in your body's core.
Summer season begins, it’s time to get ready for the scorching sun and heat. We should take some precaution in this season. Here are few tips to protect yourself from the scorching summer.Drink lot of water, to avoid dehydration during summer. Drinking water in regular interval is advisable.If walk a lot or if you are involve in other sports activities use suitable shoes and cotton socks.Wear a hat to be cool and shade. Also use good sunscreen to prevent sunburn.You should wear free size and light color clothes to help you stay cooler.Use sunglasses to protect your eyes from sun rays.Avoid smoking and alcohol.Eat fruits that contain lot of water such as water melon, orange, grapes, cucumber etc.Don’t push yourself beyond your limits, balance activities with rest. Also maintain energy level by limiting your intake of fat and sugar.Avoid spicy and oily food.Always wash your face properly whenever you come from outside. Sleep after washing your face.Taking bath twice a day is advisable.With the weather in the city turning hot and sultry, it is a good time to increase your intake of fluids and take special precautions if spending long hours outdoors.Drinking the right kind of fluids is important. Water is the best option and carrying a bottle with you while travelling will prove beneficial. While we all love our daily cup of chai and coffee, try to keep caffeine drinks to a minimum. They may quench your thirst but do not give the necessary salts and nutrients the body needs. Further, energy drinks are full of sugar. Stick to nimbu paani or fresh fruit juices.[Image]Keeping yourself well-hydrated throughout the day is important. Don't wait until you feel thirsty, keep sipping on liquids in between. For those who indulge in rigorous outdoor exercises, taking a water break every twenty minutes is essential.Be aware of the signs that your body is giving out. Notice if your heart rate is increasing or if the colour of your urine is darker than before. If yes, get out of the sun and start consuming the right foods.Dehydration usually happens when the body has lost too much fluid and electrolytes (the salts potassium and sodium). Keep your electrolyte levels in check, by consuming chicken broth or soups. Eating salads rich in fresh fruits, and vegetables can help. Coconut water and aam panna is good too.Salty snacks can help. Try adding some salt or chaat masala to sliced apples or cucumbers as a refreshing snack.It's also low in fats and carbohydrates and makes for a healthy option. What you wear also plays a role. Light clothing is important to help the skin breathe. Cotton or light fabrics like linens are a good option. Such materials let the body sweat, yet keep it cool and airy. Save all your silks and satin outfits for the night.Fresh air, sunshine and warm weather - the joys of summer!So far so good, but there are other unwelcome symptoms of sunny days - from pesky bugs and harmful ultraviolet rays to an increase in pollen.While winter is still cast as the season of ill health, the fact that summer can also be a hotspot for health problems is often ignored.We routinely take precautions against the effects of the cold - taking vitamins or having a precautionary flu jab - but our summer preparations are devoted largely to our wardrobe and our holiday.Karen Simister, the Healthcare manager for Tesco in the UK, says: “People are much more casual about summer health, often underestimating the effects of the sun and forgetting about other hazards such as insect bites and travel sickness.“With a little forethought and taking the right precautions, you can ensure nothing spoils your time in the sunshine wherever you are.”So make time for a summer health check to ensure the family's fit and ready for the sunny days ahead.OutdoorsSporting and gardening injuries rise during the summer, as do accidents to children who are on holiday from school and playing outdoors more. Ensure tetanus jabs are up to date.Summer coldsEnsure you and the family eat five pieces of fruit and vegetables a day to boost vitamins and help the immune system to ward off summer chills and sniffles. A portion is equivalent to: an apple, banana, two kiwi fruit or a small bunch of grapes.HayfeverIt causes misery to millions but taking precautions early can ease it.Take medication in advance of symptoms, wear sunglasses, cover hair with a hat, shower and change clothes after walking or gardening. Keep windows and doors closed during times when pollen counts are high (5-7pm).Insect bitesFlying pests - from wasps to mosquitos - are troublesome everywhere. Protect yourself with repellent spray, and carry a travel-size spray in your bag.BarbecuesAl fresco dining and all-day barbecues are fun, but always ensure barbecue equipment is kept clean and hygienic. Raw and cooked meats should be kept separate, out of the sun, and cooked thoroughly to avoid the risk of germs causing stomach upsets.DehydrationDehydration is a hazard of hot days so drink regularly, around two litres daily. It’s particularly easy to lose track of how much alcohol you’ve consumed when you are partying during the day, so aim for at least one glass of water in between drinks.SunThe sun’s ultraviolet rays can reach you even on a cloudy day. Use high-factor sunscreen and remember to apply it to those often forgotten areas, such as lips, nose, ears, feet, back of the neck, bald patches, hairline and partings. Keep you head and back of the neck covered to avoid sunstroke.Be particularly vigilant when children play outdoors, regularly reapply suncream, and ensure they wear loose fitting clothing to protect them from sun damage. Keep them out of the sun during the hottest period of the day, noon until 3pm.Karen advises: “If you’re travelling abroad, take the important components of a health kit with you.InsectsUse insect screens, often provided on doors and windows abroad, and avoid leaving doors open when the lights are on, take repellants and killer sprays with you, plug-in tablets are ideal.VaccinationsMake sure you have vaccinations in good time and obtain malaria tablets, if necessary. Malaria is a parasitic disease that kills more than a million people worldwide each year.WaterMost people know not to drink water from the tap to avoid an upset stomach, but don’t forget water is also used for icecubes, to wash salad and fruit and in some cases to make icecream.If you suffer diarrhoea, get plenty of rest, fast for 24 hours, drink small sips of bottled water regularly and replace body fluids with a rehydration treatment. When you begin recovering, eat a light diet initially - bland foods such as bread or dry biscuits.Travel sicknessMinimise symptoms by not reading when you’re in motion, focus on a far-away object, and distract your mind by playing mind games such as quizzes.Travel sickness tablets can help but can cause drowsiness. Alternatively, use travel bands which work by using acupressure on your wrist, or a natural remedy such as ginger.so you could lose weight without dieting - perfect for that slimline holiday figure.
Its 114 degrees out there, and your skin seems to be sucking the heat in deeper into your body rather than helping you cool down. An occasional afternoon downpour brings more grief than relief for it layers on humidity that is thick enough to slice with a knife. Throw in a little pollution and each second becomes pure hell when you are outdoors.
The recently past heat wave seems to be consuming India and is probably indicative of an approaching hot summer, for brutal May, sizzling June and searing July and August are yet to come.
Can certain foods help towards reversing some of this exchange of body heat? Yes, they most certainly can!
Why and how does this heat exchange happen?
On sultry, humid days, muscles compete with the skin for blood circulation. When it's hot outside, more blood flows near the skin to help dissipate body heat and cool the body down thereby keeping your body's temperature from rising to dangerous levels. But that can mean less blood reaches muscles, hence the lethargy.
At the same time, as when your body becomes hotter, muscle enzymes speed up and burn glycogen more rapidly, depleting stores of the sugar that your muscles use for fuel. Hence it's imperative to drink plenty of fluids that would help hydrate your muscles and skin adequately in order to maintain internal cooling down.
Is it a good idea to apply wet rags over your forehead, thereby reducing the heat entering your brain?
Not necessarily. Neither is it a good idea to wet your head down entirely, especially for kids who have just finished playing a sport. You have to make the heat move outwards. Too much water on the skin's surface inhibits sweat evaporation that helps cool the body down.
To handle this heat onslaught and ensure your body is as cool as it can possibly be, we suggest a few measures that are easy to follow:
1. Eat light, small, frequent meals. Start the morning with a sweet, juicy fruit at breakfast. Ripe summer fruits - peaches, plums, melons and pears, are exactly what your skin craves for in the hot season. Citrus fruits are also very cooling. Eat whole or extract their juice, store in the refrigerator and sip often throughout the day.
2. Include salads in your diet. Consuming leafy lettuce and summer greens, corn on cob and cucumbers, in salads are delicious ways to stay cool. These foods contain a significant amount of water and can actually thin the blood, which has a cooling effect. Onions too are great in the summer, because of their ability to beat the heat and provide relief from summer ailments. So, throw in some washed onion slices onto a sandwich, or in your salad.
3. If you get burnt (sun stroke or heat stroke), seek relief by sipping on green tea or take a spoon of onion juice. They are potent antioxidants that can neutralize cellular damage caused by the sun's rays.
4. To cool the body through sweating, add small amounts of hot spices to food while cooking. Hot peppers, fresh ginger, and black pepper are all great spices to make it really hot for you and then to cool you down.
5. Hydrate your body. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day. Water is the best drink as it doesn't contain any sugars that can add up to unnecessary calories. For a change, a lemon and honey drink can also instantly replenish your body's lost fluids and work as an energizer. Drink fluids even if you are not yet thirsty. Once you have the feeling of being thirsty means you are already dehydrated.
6. Wear loose, full-sleeved cotton clothes to protect the body from the sun and to aid evaporation of sweat. Use a hat to protect your head from the sun you go out
7. Stay indoors. Restrict outdoor activities to the cooler parts of the day - early mornings before 10.30am or late evenings after 530pm
The not so cool:
If you're a non-vegetarian, you should limit red meat and instead go for fish and oysters.Avoid extreme cold foods and drinks - most of us normally pick these and they are actually known to interfere with digestion and sweating, thereby interfering with the body's natural cooling mechanisms. So, however tempting it may be to sit on your porch licking an ice cream cone or sipping a cool glass of tea, try a wedge of watermelon instead.As the mercury rises, the last thing on one's mind is food - but if you eat smart, small & light meals and accompany it with plenty of fluids you will be a cool winner.
So go ahead and take these obvious precautions! But remember the best place to start the cooling process is in your body's core.
Summer season begins, it’s time to get ready for the scorching sun and heat. We should take some precaution in this season. Here are few tips to protect yourself from the scorching summer.Drink lot of water, to avoid dehydration during summer. Drinking water in regular interval is advisable.If walk a lot or if you are involve in other sports activities use suitable shoes and cotton socks.Wear a hat to be cool and shade. Also use good sunscreen to prevent sunburn.You should wear free size and light color clothes to help you stay cooler.Use sunglasses to protect your eyes from sun rays.Avoid smoking and alcohol.Eat fruits that contain lot of water such as water melon, orange, grapes, cucumber etc.Don’t push yourself beyond your limits, balance activities with rest. Also maintain energy level by limiting your intake of fat and sugar.Avoid spicy and oily food.Always wash your face properly whenever you come from outside. Sleep after washing your face.Taking bath twice a day is advisable.With the weather in the city turning hot and sultry, it is a good time to increase your intake of fluids and take special precautions if spending long hours outdoors.Drinking the right kind of fluids is important. Water is the best option and carrying a bottle with you while travelling will prove beneficial. While we all love our daily cup of chai and coffee, try to keep caffeine drinks to a minimum. They may quench your thirst but do not give the necessary salts and nutrients the body needs. Further, energy drinks are full of sugar. Stick to nimbu paani or fresh fruit juices.[Image]Keeping yourself well-hydrated throughout the day is important. Don't wait until you feel thirsty, keep sipping on liquids in between. For those who indulge in rigorous outdoor exercises, taking a water break every twenty minutes is essential.Be aware of the signs that your body is giving out. Notice if your heart rate is increasing or if the colour of your urine is darker than before. If yes, get out of the sun and start consuming the right foods.Dehydration usually happens when the body has lost too much fluid and electrolytes (the salts potassium and sodium). Keep your electrolyte levels in check, by consuming chicken broth or soups. Eating salads rich in fresh fruits, and vegetables can help. Coconut water and aam panna is good too.Salty snacks can help. Try adding some salt or chaat masala to sliced apples or cucumbers as a refreshing snack.It's also low in fats and carbohydrates and makes for a healthy option. What you wear also plays a role. Light clothing is important to help the skin breathe. Cotton or light fabrics like linens are a good option. Such materials let the body sweat, yet keep it cool and airy. Save all your silks and satin outfits for the night.Fresh air, sunshine and warm weather - the joys of summer!So far so good, but there are other unwelcome symptoms of sunny days - from pesky bugs and harmful ultraviolet rays to an increase in pollen.While winter is still cast as the season of ill health, the fact that summer can also be a hotspot for health problems is often ignored.We routinely take precautions against the effects of the cold - taking vitamins or having a precautionary flu jab - but our summer preparations are devoted largely to our wardrobe and our holiday.Karen Simister, the Healthcare manager for Tesco in the UK, says: “People are much more casual about summer health, often underestimating the effects of the sun and forgetting about other hazards such as insect bites and travel sickness.“With a little forethought and taking the right precautions, you can ensure nothing spoils your time in the sunshine wherever you are.”So make time for a summer health check to ensure the family's fit and ready for the sunny days ahead.OutdoorsSporting and gardening injuries rise during the summer, as do accidents to children who are on holiday from school and playing outdoors more. Ensure tetanus jabs are up to date.Summer coldsEnsure you and the family eat five pieces of fruit and vegetables a day to boost vitamins and help the immune system to ward off summer chills and sniffles. A portion is equivalent to: an apple, banana, two kiwi fruit or a small bunch of grapes.HayfeverIt causes misery to millions but taking precautions early can ease it.Take medication in advance of symptoms, wear sunglasses, cover hair with a hat, shower and change clothes after walking or gardening. Keep windows and doors closed during times when pollen counts are high (5-7pm).Insect bitesFlying pests - from wasps to mosquitos - are troublesome everywhere. Protect yourself with repellent spray, and carry a travel-size spray in your bag.BarbecuesAl fresco dining and all-day barbecues are fun, but always ensure barbecue equipment is kept clean and hygienic. Raw and cooked meats should be kept separate, out of the sun, and cooked thoroughly to avoid the risk of germs causing stomach upsets.DehydrationDehydration is a hazard of hot days so drink regularly, around two litres daily. It’s particularly easy to lose track of how much alcohol you’ve consumed when you are partying during the day, so aim for at least one glass of water in between drinks.SunThe sun’s ultraviolet rays can reach you even on a cloudy day. Use high-factor sunscreen and remember to apply it to those often forgotten areas, such as lips, nose, ears, feet, back of the neck, bald patches, hairline and partings. Keep you head and back of the neck covered to avoid sunstroke.Be particularly vigilant when children play outdoors, regularly reapply suncream, and ensure they wear loose fitting clothing to protect them from sun damage. Keep them out of the sun during the hottest period of the day, noon until 3pm.Karen advises: “If you’re travelling abroad, take the important components of a health kit with you.InsectsUse insect screens, often provided on doors and windows abroad, and avoid leaving doors open when the lights are on, take repellants and killer sprays with you, plug-in tablets are ideal.VaccinationsMake sure you have vaccinations in good time and obtain malaria tablets, if necessary. Malaria is a parasitic disease that kills more than a million people worldwide each year.WaterMost people know not to drink water from the tap to avoid an upset stomach, but don’t forget water is also used for icecubes, to wash salad and fruit and in some cases to make icecream.If you suffer diarrhoea, get plenty of rest, fast for 24 hours, drink small sips of bottled water regularly and replace body fluids with a rehydration treatment. When you begin recovering, eat a light diet initially - bland foods such as bread or dry biscuits.Travel sicknessMinimise symptoms by not reading when you’re in motion, focus on a far-away object, and distract your mind by playing mind games such as quizzes.Travel sickness tablets can help but can cause drowsiness. Alternatively, use travel bands which work by using acupressure on your wrist, or a natural remedy such as ginger.so you could lose weight without dieting - perfect for that slimline holiday figure.
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