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Face care

Friday, June 10, 2011 0 comments

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Learn how to achieve a lovely skin by following our face care Tips.

Acne Pimples

Acne is a common problem faced by almost all teen-agers and youth. What is acne and why do we get them Read on ...

Blackhead

Blackhead is caused when excess skin oil, sebum and congesting toxins are expelled through your skin from the blood and lymph fluid that supplies your skin with nutrients. Read on ...

COSMETIC

Skin texture differs from person to person and some people have very sensitive skin and thus are allergic to certain cosmetics. Find out how to prevent allergies because of the use of cosmetics and what precautions you can take.

Beautiful Skin


In today's world with competition and perfection being the most essential thing, it is imperative to look good. Make-up will help you to some extent but what is most important is natural beauty and a glowing skin.


Secret Of beautiful Skin

It is the dream of every woman to have a beautiful, fresh and youthful skin. The first step in looking younger begins with what you decide to put into your mouth. Read on to find out the secret of a beautiful and youthful skin.

Skin Care Tips

Your skin requires your undivided attention everyday to keep it fresh and vibrant. Devote at least 10 mints daily and you will fin.our skin glowing. Read on…..



Lip Care

A beautiful smile lights up a day. It makes your face more beautiful and lively. Your lips are the most important and exquisitely sensitive part of your body. And therefore you have to take special care of your lips. in glowing. Read on…..


Natural Cosmetics

Today we are in the Cosmetic Age, where we treat our skin to jars and jars of creams and lotions. The range is endless - we use scrubs, toners, cleansers, exfoliates, moisturizers, whiteners and what not in our quest for good skin, without realizing that nature can give us all that and much more… ing. Read on…..


Teeth care

A good smile increases your face value. However your smile looks more beautiful if you have sparkling white teeth. Get the glitter in your smile by following our tips.on…..


Dealing with Wrinkles & Aging


Find out what are the causes of wrinkle and aging and how to keep your face looking fresh, lively and beautiful using home remedies and eating the right food

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Skin Rashes Symptoms Causes and Treatment

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Skin Rashes inflommatry and irritation condition on skin it is caused by microorganisms.

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Symptoms of skin rash

The symptoms of skin rash includes:

Itchiness,
Blisters,
Fever,
Lesion,
Little red bumps,
Pus-Filled Sacs,
Inflammation,
Burning Sensation,
Dry Scaly Patches,
Bruise-Like Spots, And
Pink-Red Rings On The Skin.

Causes of skin rash

Causes of skin rashes differ from person to person, which includes:

Skin contact with an irritant,
Bacterial infection,
Viral infection,
Fungal infection,
Reaction to vaccination,
Skin diseases like eczema or acne,
Exposed to heat or sun,
Autoimmune disorder,
Food allergy,
Friction due to crafting of skin,
Menstruation And,
Reaction to chemical substances like perfumes, lotions, soaps and detergents.

Treatment of skin rash

Aloe Vera - It is one of the oldest treatments for skin disease. It contains many nutrients and properties that are beneficial to the skin. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory agent, as it provides anti-bacterial and anti-fungal aid. It is prepared from the leaves of the aloe vera plant, into a gel form and applied directly to the skin rash. It is advisable to apply aloe vera gel for at least 3 times a day.


Baking Powder - Baking powder is used to reduce itching. It is applied to the rash as it will dry up the rash.

Calendula Essential Oil - It is also considered as an anti-inflammatory treatment of skin. Calendula essential oil provides great relief and helps to eliminate the root cause of the rash. It is recommended to apply the essential oil directly to the affected area.

Chamomile - Chamomile acts as anti-inflammatory and this also helps in reduction of itchy rashes as well as irritation. You can either use the essential oil or boil the tea bags.

Olive Oil - Olive oil is used to soothe the dry skin and restore moisture. Skin rashes are treated by applying olive oil to the affected area of the skin.

Oatmeal - Oatmeal is another common skin treatment option. The main benefit of oatmeal is that it reduces the inflammation of the skin to a great extent. So it is recommended to try an oatmeal bath, i.e. by pouring a cup of oatmeal into your bath water and soak for at least 15-20 minutes.

Jewelweed - It is a process where the leaves of the plant is crushed and rubbed over the affected area of the body covered by a rash caused by poison oak or poison ivy. It also helps to improve the rashes caused by insect bites and stings.

Witch Hazel - It is an effective treatment, which helps to reduce itching from various rashes. It is also considered as an antioxidant, which is helpful in treating, preventing, and eliminating skin rashes. Witch hazel is mixed with water and applied to the affected area. It is used with a cloth and applied to the skin and is kept for at least 30 minutes before rinsing.

St. John's Wort - It is one of the popular natural anti-depressant, which is applied to the skin, as it reduces itching and moisturizes your skin.

Wild Pansy - It is basically applied to eczema skin rashes to eliminate the irritation and itching of the skin.

When it comes to effective treatment of skin rash, it is very important to have a correct diagnosis. Skin rash can range from mild to severe, depending upon the patient. Therefore, it is recommended to follow the medicines as prescribed by the doctor; otherwise, it can be life threatening too

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Calcium

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Calcium is an essential mineral for our body. Most people think that calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth, but it is also important for many other functions of the body.
Calcium :
· for strong bones and teeth
· minimise bone loss
· prevent osteoporosis
· for muscles
· for nerves
· blood clot
· manage weigh
· manage high blood pressure
· colon cancer
· kidney stones
· cardiovascular disease
Vitamin D helps to absorb and properly consume calcium.



 Daily Calcium Requirement
Who need calcium? When you need calcium?

The optimal intake of calcium is crucial for children, men and women of all ages.
The calcium is needed throughout the lifetime and its daily intake value increases with age.
The growing children needs good amount of calcium for their growing bones.
After adulthood, the calcium is needed to keep the bones strong.
Pregnant and Lactating womenrequire more calcium.
Women after menopause also need more calcium to prevent osteoporosis.
For babies, breastfeeding is the best way to source of calcium.
Formula milk also provides adequate calcium for babies.
The recommended daily calcium intake for males and females is as under.
Age
Daily Calcium Intake
(mg)

0-6 month
210

7-12 month
270

1-3 year
500

4-8 year
800

9-18 year
1300

19,50 year
1000

Over 50 year
1200


 Food Sources of Calcium
Dairy foods are very high in calcium, see the values given in the following table.
Food
Calcium
mg per serving


 Calcium in Dairy Products
Skim Milk 1 cup
301

Whole Milk 1 cup
290

Plain Low fat Yogurt 1 cup
415

Cow Milk Cottage Cheese (Paneer) 1 cup
208

Baffalo Milk Cottage Cheese (Paneer) 1 cup
480


 Calcium in Beans & Grains
White beans 3/4 cup
120

Navy beans 3/4 cup
94

Black Turtle beans 3/4 cup
75

Chickpeas (Chhole) 3/4 cup
58

Tofu 150g
350

Soy bean curd slab 150g
310

Cooked Soy bean 1 cup
130

Instant oats, 1 pkt
165


 Calcium in Nuts
Almonds roasted 1/4 cup
93

Almonds butter 2 Tbsp
88

Sesame seeds 1/4 cup
50

Calcium in Vegetables & Fruits

Cabbage/bok choy 1/2 cup
190

Turnip greens 1/2 cup
104

Broccoli 1/2 cup
33

Okra 1/2 cup
65

Orange 1/2 cup
52

Orange juice fortified with calcium 1/2 cup
165
 Following is a list of foods that give you more than 300 mg of Calcium per 100 gm of that food.

1. Milk and milk products

2. Cereals and Grains

3. Vegetables: Green leafy vegetables are an excellent source of calcium. Beetroot greens,Drumstick leaves, Fenugreek leaves, Turnip greens,Lotus stems, Curry leaves

4. Spices:Cumin, Coriander, Cloves, Asafoetida (Hing),Oregano (Ajwain), Mustard seeds

5. Fish

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Tips to make teeth white

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I suggest the following home remedies and basic dental care. Reduce coffee and red wine intake and reduce smoking. This is common sense and also good for your body. Try chewing raw vegetables , once a day . Raw vegetables are a healthy snack and they will also help in cleaning your teeth.

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Hair care

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1)Clean your hair with coconut water twice in a week.
If you do this it will clear the dirty in our air.

2)Before doing headbath just wash ur hair with coconut milk so that hair becomes smooth.

Hope all girls will try it.

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Tips to prevent excessive sweating

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 0 comments



Hydration keeps body temperatures low and thus, less sweat will be produced. Water effectively flushes out excess minerals and pushes out all toxins and waste products. Experts recommend six to eight glasses of water daily.



Stress and nervousness triggers the sweat glands and hence those who suffer from excessive sweating should lower their stress levels.


Caffeine tends to cause anxiety, which in return triggers the body to excessive sweating.



Yoga is one of the most natural ways to control excessive sweating. Yoga calms down the nerves and subsequently lessens sweat production.



This may come as a surprise to most people but some deodorants cause more bacteria to build up on the skin, which end up setting foul odour. That's why it's important to choose a deodorant or soap that suits your body.



Despite the uncomfortable effects of a cold shower, it surely works wonders. While you are at it, try using an antibacterial soap to ensure the body is clean and odour-free.


While hot baths may be useful in eliminating toxins through increased body temperature, problems of excessive sweating outweigh their benefits.


Instead of having hot tea and coffee, go for fresh juices, lemonade or iced-beverages to regulate your body temperature, which will prevent excessive sweating.


Alcohol, cigarettes and drugs make it harder for the body to control sweating.


You are what you eat. Spicy foods may be delightful and tasty but they make your body sweat more frequently in short time periods.


Include whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet and avoid eating deep fried foods.


High quality undershirts made of cotton or just a T-shirt help absorb body sweat and make it evaporate fast.


Socks help keep the feet cooler, by absorbing feet perspiration and faster evaporation.


If your clothing is too tight, you are depriving your skin enough air to circulate around it. This increases sweating. During extreme hot conditions, it's a good idea to keep your collar open or simply wear light clothes like a T-shirt and pants.

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Lemons can do Wonders

Friday, May 6, 2011 0 comments

25 Health benefits of lemon:

1. Lemon being a citrus fruit, fights against infection. It helps in production of WBC's and antibodies in blood which attacks the invading microorganism and prevent infection.

2. Lemon is an antioxidant which deactivates the free radicals preventing many dangerous diseases like stroke, cardiovascular diseases and cancers.

3. Lemon lowers blood pressure and increases the levels of HDL (good cholesterol).

4. Lemon is found to be anti-carcinogenic which lower the rates of colon, prostate, and breast cancer. They prevent faulty metabolism in the cell, which can predispose a cell to becoming carcinogenic. Also blocks the formation of nitrosamines in the gut.

5. Lemon juice is said to give a glow to the skin.

6. A few drops of lemon juice in hot water is believed to clear the digestive system and purify liver as well.

7. The skin of lemon dried under the sun and then ground to make powder can be applied to the hair for a few minutes before bath which relieves head ache and cools the body.

8. Applying lemon juice to acne dries the existing ones and prevents from getting more.

9. Lemon juice acts as a natural hair lightner and skin bleach which reduces the pigment melanin and prevents the risk of chemical allergic reactions which is common with hair dyes and bleaches.

10.Lemon juice is given to relieve gingivitis, stomatitis, and inflammation of the tongue.

11.Lemon juice is given to prevent common cold.

12.Lemon juice is given to prevent or treat urinary tract infection and gonorrhoea.

13.lemon juice is applied to the sites of bites and stings of certain insects to relieve its poison and pain.

14.Lemon juice relieves colic pain and gastric problems.

15.Lemon juice soothes the dry skin when applied with little glygerine.

16.Lemon juice used for marinating seafood or meat kills bacteria and other organisms present in them, thereby prevents many gastro-intestinal tract infections.

17.Lemon juice with a pinch of salt (warm) every morning lowers cholesterol levels and bring down your weight.

18.Lemon juice is the best drink to prevent dehydration and shock in case of diarrhoea.

19.Lemon juice can also be used as a mouthwash. It removes plaque, whitens the teeth and strengthens the enamel.

20.A table spoon on thick lemon syrup everyday relieves asthma.

21.Lemon juice relieves chilblains and itchy skin.

22.Gargling lemon juice relieves throat infection and also used as a treatment for diptheria.

23.Lemon juice is an excellent treatment for dandruff and greasy hair.

24.Lemon applies over the face removes wrinkles and keeps you young.

25.Lemon juice helps to prevent and cure osteoarthritis.

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