Simran Kohli, Author at Home Health Beauty Tips https://homehealthbeauty.in/author/simran-kohli/ Homemade Health and Beauty Tips Thu, 22 Jun 2017 01:11:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.4 https://homehealthbeauty.in/wp-content/uploads/favicon-1.png Simran Kohli, Author at Home Health Beauty Tips https://homehealthbeauty.in/author/simran-kohli/ 32 32 Types Of Chocolate And Benefits https://homehealthbeauty.in/health/food/types-of-chocolate-and-benefits/ https://homehealthbeauty.in/health/food/types-of-chocolate-and-benefits/#respond Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:00:04 +0000 http://homehealthbeauty.in/?p=3575 Chocolate is most commonly seen in milk, dark and white varieties and is everyone’s favourite and there are so many varieties and forms of it. If you aren’t allergic to chocolates and are free of diabetes, you can just feel blessed to be able to enjoy its luscious taste and benefits as well. Chocolate’s different […]

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Chocolate is most commonly seen in milk, dark and white varieties and is everyone’s favourite and there are so many varieties and forms of it. If you aren’t allergic to chocolates and are free of diabetes, you can just feel blessed to be able to enjoy its luscious taste and benefits as well.

Types Of Chocolate

Types Of Chocolate

Chocolate’s different varieties, amazingly, has numerous health benefits to keep us fit , happy and healthy. Here’s a listing of the three main

Types of Chocolate and their Benefits.

Dark Chocolate

  • Most of you may not be fond of this variety of chocolate due its bitterness but this pure variety of dark chocolate, made from cocoa beans, is amazingly nutritious. It has got so many benefits to offer.
  • Sources suggest that it is one of the best source of anti-oxidants on the planet. They are loaded with organic compounds like polyphenols, flavanols, catechin etc that are biologically active and function as antioxidants .
Dark Chocolate

Dark Chocolate

  • Quality dark chocolate is rich in fibre and other minerals like iron, magnesium, copper, manganese etc.
  • It also prevents LDL from getting oxidised and increases HDL and insulin sensitivity.
  • It reduces the risk of cardio vascular diseases.
  • The bioactive compounds present in dark chocolate protects your skin from sun and also increases blood flow through the skin , giving you healthy and beautiful skin.
  • Enhances immune system.
  • It is also studied that consumption of dark chocolate improves blood circulation in arteries and lowers blood pressure significantly.
  • It is also said to improve brain function.

Milk Chocolate

  • This is probably the most favourite among all. `The presence of lesser quantity of cocoa and comparatively higher contents of sugar and fatty acids may cause you to think it to be unhealthy but that is not the case. Milk chocolate, just like its darker variety, is full of goodness.
  • It cuts down the risk of heart related diseases, significantly lowering the risks to heart attacks and strokes.
Milk Chocolate

Milk Chocolate

  • It can help boost memories. Many health advisers even ask students appearing for examinations to take a small quantity of chocolate at regular intervals which will boost their memory as well as their memory.
  • It has many beauty benefits as well which include keeping skin hydrated, slowing signs of ageing and also letting you maintain a good figure.

White Chocolate

Many people love this more sweeter and creamier variety of chocolate more . This type, in fact, has almost no content of cocoa in it and is made of cocoa butter added with more milk and sugar. This might get you to think if white chocolate is really healthy. Well, you do not have to panic over your white chocolate intake, as it has it’s own healthy and beauty benefits too.

 

 

White Chocolate

White Chocolate

  • The antioxidants and flavonoids present in white chocolate helps to lower risks of heart diseases by almost 11 percent when compared to people who do not eat chocolate at all. Therefore white chocolate does make your heart healthy. It can also lower High Blood Pressure.
  • Even though in lower ratios, white chocolate too, improves the functionality of your brain with its magnesium content.
  • The zinc content in white chocolate helps to keep you immune system powerful and hence protects you from catching cold, cough or fever. It also enhances the disease fighting capacity of your body helping you fight against viruses, bacteria and allergens in excess.
  • White chocolate is also said to improve skin and hair as it improves blood circulation and also protects against any damage due to UV radiations.
  • With the higher milk content, it has more calcium in it, thus making your teeth and bones stronger. And contrary to the common belief of chocolates causing tooth decay, it helps you teeth to stay healthy and free of decay.

Being familiar with these benefits of different chocolate varieties is definitely going to change your perception of chocolate. Who knew eating up to 12 squares of chocolate every 24 hours could help ease the pain caused by inflammation in the joints? Not many.

Now that you know the numerous advantages of chocolate , start munching!

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How To Raise A Child To Be His Best https://homehealthbeauty.in/people/women/mother-baby/how-to-raise-a-child-to-be-his-best/ https://homehealthbeauty.in/people/women/mother-baby/how-to-raise-a-child-to-be-his-best/#respond Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:00:19 +0000 http://homehealthbeauty.in/?p=3570 A child’s mind is like wet clay, it shapes up like you shape it and holds the shape, once dried. This is why the way he or she is brought up matters. A child is affected by most things happening around it. Children grasp, learn and imitate what people around them do. It is for […]

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A child’s mind is like wet clay, it shapes up like you shape it and holds the shape, once dried. This is why the way he or she is brought up matters. A child is affected by most things happening around it. Children grasp, learn and imitate what people around them do. It is for their own good that they need to be raised well.

Raise A Child To Be His Best

Raise A Child To Be His Best

You might be using your own parenting methods to raise your child but are you confident about it being perfect? Your parenting technique should ensure that the child is raised happy, well behaved and psychologically fit.

It shouldn’t grow them into broken individuals as it won’t be easy to bring them back to normal as it would be to raise them as strong personalities.

If you have recently become a parent or have trouble understanding your child’s behaviour, the following tips on parenthood will give you a more clarified idea about raising your child.

1.Love your Child Unconditionally

Give them all the love irrespective of their behaviour. Do things for them like making meals, taking them to bed and telling bed time stories, cleaning their room etc. Give them enough time even you are busy.

A child turns to intentionally irritate you when they miss your physical affection. Let them know you love them. Express it through words or through gestures of hug, kiss, touch or even gifts.

2.Be Patient

Be patient with your child. Know that he is naive and is going to make mistakes. Do not scream or talk to them rudely in such situation. If they do anything wrong, tell them politely that it is wrongful and why they shouldn’t do it.

3.Carefully Discipline Them

Make your children aware of their duties and responsibilities. Over reacting to their mistakes may make them lie to you the next time they are in trouble. Choose your words wisely when you speak to them.

Advise them only when needed, do not make a mountain out of a molehill, they may not feel comfortable to turn to you next time.

4.Be their Role Model

As said earlier, your child learns from what they see around. Exhibit , in your behaviour, what is right. Apologise if you make a mistake. Appreciate them for their behaviour and deeds.

Praise them so that they don’t feel that your attention only on misbehaviour . This will instil in them a sense of right and wrong. See to it that the child does not have to witness any violence or rude behaviour around them.

5.Be their Best Friend

The world has so many kinds of people to offer to your child and everyone of them will be good. To save them from all of it , you need to be a better friend than the others they can find.

Before they feel attracted towards the evil individuals , you need to let them find a best friend in you. Talk and play with your children , make it comfortable for them to share things with you. Make yourself trustworthy and reliable to your child.

6.Let them be Free and Independent

Be careful that you don’t force your decisions on your child. Give them freedom to make choices. This feeling of responsibility is good for a child as it will make him a stronger and independent individual.

Let them be Free and Independent

Let them be Free and Independent

Allow them a little space and also the freedom to try and conquer skills on their own. If you move every obstacle for them they might grow up to be a coward.

7.Nurture in them Self-esteem

Do not let down your child by comparing them with other children. This might implant jealousy in their minds. Praise them for their positives and help them with their negatives. Do not scold them before cousins, friends or other guests. This might make them loose their self-esteem. Support them so that they have good self-esteem.

8.Understand your Child

Every child is not the same. Each one has their own perfections and faults. Understand them, their feelings and be there for them in their hard times. Give them enough time to deal with a situation or to accomplish a task.

9.Make Home Comfortable for them

Create a positive, loving , caring and warm atmosphere at home for your children so that their minds will not have to struggle through their childhood. Broken homes often rear broken individuals. Therefore, the parents needs to take care that they do not let anything negative affect their children adversely.

Make Home Comfortable for them

Make Home Comfortable for them

It is a critical job to raise a child as you are shaping up an individual’s life. Often, what happens is that bad parenting raises broken individuals and the parents blame it all on the child. It needs to be understood that parents need to create appropriate atmosphere at home so that a child grows to a happy, well-adjusted individual.

Even if you have more than one child, ensure that you let no wave of partially strike them. Treat every child as special. They will definitely reciprocate the love and care they receive from you.

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Flowers and Their Uses in Daily Life https://homehealthbeauty.in/style/flowers-and-their-uses-in-daily-life/ https://homehealthbeauty.in/style/flowers-and-their-uses-in-daily-life/#respond Sun, 14 Aug 2016 00:00:10 +0000 http://homehealthbeauty.in/?p=3561 Flowers and their Uses in Daily Life Flowers are beautiful creation and they just have that magic in them to make a person feel good. It also makes a beautiful gift to convey your feelings and warmth for a person. It also has the power to spread a positive energy in a space or room. […]

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Flowers and their Uses in Daily Life

Flowers are beautiful creation and they just have that magic in them to make a person feel good. It also makes a beautiful gift to convey your feelings and warmth for a person. It also has the power to spread a positive energy in a space or room. However, their uses extend beyond these.

There are different varieties of flowers and there are many shapes and colours of it too. Here is a brief explanation of few flowers and their uses.

Jasmine

Jasmine is known for it amusing fragrance. They are seen to bloom in summer and during the fall. It can be grown in almost any soil , the only condition being good supply of water. It is mainly seen to grow in the warmer regions around the world.

When it comes to purpose, with its beautiful fragrance , it is used mainly in perfumes , soaps and shampoos. Jasmine tea is also much famous.

Jasmine

Jasmine

When it comes to Asian countries like India and Sri Lanka, it is used as an accessory by women , mainly for adorning it in their hair.

It is also used for making garlands or for decoration purposes. Another use of jasmine that may not be known is that it can be used medicinally to treat cancer , ring worm or tapeworm infections or used as a calming agent.

Rose

Another beautiful variety of flower, loved by almost everyone for its simplistic beauty and poise. There are over a 100 species of roses and thousands of cultivars and they vary in shape, size and colour. Most of its species are found in Asia and some in Europe, North America and North western Africa.

Rose flower is usually known to an ornamental variety of flower but its uses extend beyond this image. They can be grown to beautify your gardens or cut and displayed for commercial purposes.

Rose

Rose

The flower is also used to extract rose oil to provide its fragrance in perfumes as well as soaps. Rose hips maybe used for making jams and marmalades or even in certain cosmetic products.

Rose water can also be made from the flower that can be used in perfumes, for cooking, in beauty products or for religious purposes.

Rose or rosewater are very much used in Persian, Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines specially in sweet dishes or for garnish. The flower is actually widely used in cooking as the petals or leaves are used to flavour tea or in desserts and ice creams.

A concentrated syrup is also known to be extracted from the flower which is generally used to make squash. It is also used to make rose creams, a traditional English confectionary which is rose flavoured fondant covered with chocolate and topped with a crystallised rose petal.

Sunflower

Big and beautiful , sunflower is actually an inflorescence of hundreds and thousands of tiny florets arranged together making it a false flower. The flower needs full exposure to the sun and grows best in fertile, moist, well drained soil with a lot of mulch. It is the state flower of Kansas.

When it comes to uses, every part of the flower and the plant is useful in one way or the other. Sunflower oil is widely used. Other than cooking, these oil can be used in soaps, lubricants or in candles.

Sunflower

Sunflower

The seeds, rich in vitamin A,B and E, calcium, nitrogen and iron, are also much known to be edible, cooked or raw. It is also used to make flour for cakes and breads. Sunflower petals are edible as well and is also used to make also natural dye. The stalk of it is used to make paper and clothes.

Medicinally, sunflower oil can be used to relieve skin problems like haemorrhoids and ulcers. The roots which have the power to clean up radiations from soil and water, can also be used to treat snakebites and spider bites.

 The leaves are also medicinal as it helps relieve fever, lung ailments and diarrhoea when made into tea.

Lavender

Lavandula or lavender is native to the Old World and is seen to grow in Cape Verde and the Canary Islands, Europe across to northern and eastern Africa, the Mediterranean, southwest Asia to Southeast India.

It is mainly used to extract essential oils from it which can be used in balms, salves, perfumes, cosmetics and topical applications. It is also widely used as an ornamental flower and also for landscaping purposes.

It is also widely used for culinary purposes with its fragrant and slightly sweet flavour. It could make a condiment and maybe used in salads and dressing. A very little amount of it would do the job. It can be used on cakes or in desserts and are also occasionally found in teas.

Lavender

Lavender

The flower also has some medicinal purposes as well. It is used with chamomile in aromatherapy. It has also been studied to eliminate anxiety and sleep related troubles. Also lavender honey, extracted from bees feeding on the flowers’ nectar, is said to heal uninfected wounds.

These are just few among the many varieties of plants that inhabit the earth and each one of them has numerous uses to offer us. A flower that you thought could only adorn your garden maybe helpful for various other uses.

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Tips To Cure Dry Chapped Lips https://homehealthbeauty.in/beauty/tips-to-cure-dry-chapped-lips/ https://homehealthbeauty.in/beauty/tips-to-cure-dry-chapped-lips/#respond Sat, 13 Aug 2016 00:00:40 +0000 http://homehealthbeauty.in/?p=3545 Almost all of us would be facing the fact of dry and chapped lips, specially, through the dry, cold and breezy climate. The skin on your lips being one of the most sensitive type will easily dry out making it to crack and desiccate gradually. These cracks may also get infected easily. Well, you need […]

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Almost all of us would be facing the fact of dry and chapped lips, specially, through the dry, cold and breezy climate. The skin on your lips being one of the most sensitive type will easily dry out making it to crack and desiccate gradually. These cracks may also get infected easily.

 Dry Chapped Lips

Dry Chapped Lips

Well, you need not worry over it anymore. Dry and chapped lips are caused due to certain factors (besides the climatic factor) and can be cured by easy home remedies.

Factors Causing the Dryness

  • Firstly you need be familiar with the factors that may be stealing the softness and glossiness from your lips.
  • Dehydration could be a reason for such state of your lips. In fact dry and chapped lips are actually considered a symptom for dehydration.
  • It could be as a result of licking lips again and again. Licking lips to wet them actually makes it more dry and dark.
  • As remarked earlier, changing weather could be a factor. You may find your lips to get dry and chapped as the winters approach. Dryness in both cold and heat can be cause of dry lips.
lip care

lip care

  • Lips may get dry and chapped if not taken proper care of.
  • It may be caused due to the skin’s exposure to sun, cosmetic products, excess of vitamin A, acid in citrus fruits or chemicals in toothpaste etc.
  • It could also be due some allergies or medications.
  • It may be caused as a part of conditions like thyroid, psoriases, diabetes and Down’s syndrome.
  • Dry lips can be a result of excessive smoking.

How to Cure Your Dry , Chapped Lips

Whatever the reason be for dryness of the lips, the important thing is to take proper care of it and to keep it moisturised. Below given tips will help you gain back your beautiful plump and pink lips.

Tips Cure Dry Chapped Lips

Tips Cure Dry Chapped Lips

Water

Water, in fact, is a solution to most dermal problems. Drinking plenty of water will help you stay well hydrated which in turn will give you smooth and elastic skin and lips. The water will also help you flush out all toxic substances piling up in the body.

Water

Water

Honey

Honey is a great option to cure dry lips as it is a god moisturiser. Mix it with glycerine or simply apply it alone to your lips, several times a day. In case your lips have started to crack, the anti-bacterial property of honey will prevent it from being infected as well.

Honey

Honey

Rosewater or Rose Petals

Rose petals are a good source of lip softener and also provides required protection to your lips. Using rose petals will cure your lips, impart shine and gloss to them. Wash the petals and soak them in milk or glycerine for few hours, grind them into a paste and apply it on lips before going to bed.

Rosewater or Rose Petals

Rosewater or Rose Petals

Rosewater can also be used for the same. Mix a teaspoon of it with a teaspoon of honey and apply it on lips. Wash with water and pat dry after 15 minutes. Make this a daily routine to replenish your lips.

Green Tea Bag

Green tea is always praised for its content of antioxidants. Using wet green tea bags to moisten your lips will make your lips moist and soft again. All you need to do is, take a used and cooled tea bag and press it against you lips for few minutes. Doing this regularly will help you regain beautiful lips.

Green Tea Bag

Green Tea Bag

Lemon Juice

Lemon is a good natural bleaching agent and hence good to lighten dark lips. It also helps to stop aging of the skin. Add a little lemon juice to some cream or milk and refrigerate it for an hour so before applying it on and around your lips. Doing it continuously for 3 days will give you the best results. It will help in softening and smoothening your lips by nourishing it.

Lemon Juice

Lemon Juice

Cucumber

Cucumber is known to replenish chapped lips. All you need to do is rub a slice of cucumber and leave for 15 to 20 minutes. Repeat this process several times a day to attain faster results.

Cucumber

Cucumber

Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe has so many beauty benefits and curing dry lips is one of them. In this case it acts as a moisturiser due to its hygroscopic properties and uses its anti-inflammatory properties to heal the cracks. Try the process of applying freshly extracted aloe gel on your lips and leaving it until it dries off , naturally.

Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe Vera Gel

Natural Oils

Natural oils have vitamins and mineral to heal and enhance your skin and hair. Use coconut oil, olive oil, mustard or even castor oil to apply on lips, several times a day. This will keep your lips moisturised throughout the day hence healing its dryness.

Natural Oils

Natural Oils

Now that you are well versed with the causes and remedies to dry lips, you can take care proper care of them by staying away from factors that may cause your lips to dry and also by taking proper care of them with the above given tips. Always stay hydrated and care for your sensitive lips by applying petroleum jelly or even natural oils or fats.

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Happy Hormones For Happy You https://homehealthbeauty.in/health/happy-hormones-for-happy-you/ https://homehealthbeauty.in/health/happy-hormones-for-happy-you/#respond Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:37:43 +0000 http://homehealthbeauty.in/?p=3663 Happy Hormones For Happy You will hear people say that happiness does not lie in things, money and outer world but it is right there in yourself. There is an absolute reason behind this i.e. the hormones, and if we call precisely, these are happy hormones. Human brain releases special chemicals that give the sensations […]

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Happy Hormones For Happy

You will hear people say that happiness does not lie in things, money and outer world but it is right there in yourself. There is an absolute reason behind this i.e. the hormones, and if we call precisely, these are happy hormones. Human brain releases special chemicals that give the sensations of joy and happiness. These are the best moderators for swinging mood of yours. So, let’s have a look on them and how these work.

1. The Pain Reliever- Endorphins

Generally known to kill pain, endorphins make you feel good and reduce anxiety and stress level. It is efficient in its own way to decrease your sensitivity towards pain by blocking it. Usually known by everyone that anaerobic exercises (short intense ones in which oxygen demand goes beyond its availability) help brain to release more endorphins, it gives extra favor by making us go even after the reduction of oxygen in our body. It can be astonishing to know but eating spicy foods can also trigger endorphins.

The Pain Reliever- Endorphins

The Pain Reliever- Endorphins

The receptors on tongue when come in contact with spices, give signals same as pain to brain and as a result, endorphins are released. There is another surprising trick to increase its secretion – by sniffing aromas like of lavender and vanilla. Just be aware to consume spices moderately to avoid problems related to digestion.

2. The Love Hormone- Oxytocin

Also known as cuddle or hug hormone, oxytocin is attributed to give you pleasure and happiness. It has anti-anxiety property. It is dominantly secreted during child birth and sexual activities but researches showed that it affects the areas of brains that deal with emotional, social and psychological affairs. Relaxation of mind, high capability to aid trust issues and psychological potential are ensured by this. Oxytocin is also a neuromodulator which seems to be healing for several mental illnesses like autism, social phobia and psychiatric disorders. It works in favor of women better than men.

The Love Hormone- Oxytocin

The Love Hormone- Oxytocin

Hypothalamus in brain instantly secretes oxytocin when you get massage or affectionate touch and that is the reason why it is being named as hug or cuddle hormone. So for elevating oxytocin levels in your body, spend quality time with your loved ones.

3. Ultimate Happiness-givers: Serotonin and Dopamine

Serotonin-“the happiness hormone”, is a neurotransmitter which regulates mood and combats depression very well. It gives you inner satisfaction and leave you feeling good. It is released during aerobic exercises (low-intensity workouts). Vitamin-D obtained from sunlight also triggers serotonin. Carbohydrates-rich diet which includes eggs, salmon, pineapple, nuts, cheese, etc. and happy thoughts like good memories are also capable to encourage the secretion of serotonin. On the other hand, dopamine is exactly antagonist to serotonin. It gives you motivation to lead you towards your goal.

Ultimate Happiness-givers: Serotonin and Dopamine

Ultimate Happiness-givers: Serotonin and Dopamine

Dopamine makes you focused, mentally alert and concentrated to work hard. You can achieve optimistic life through dopamine. Setting small goals triggers dopamine. Goals in exercises is the best way to do it , as it is mentioned earlier, it works opposite to serotonin, it gives pleasure after completing the goals while serotonin during the goal fulfillment. Consuming protein rich food is also a way to release dopamine even more.

4. The Mighty- Progesterone and Estrogen

These two hormones are functional more in women. Progesterone and estrogen give you good sleep, take you away from frustration and steady your mood swings. Levels of these hormones start to deplete before the menopause in women. Unhealthy food habits and smoking also cause this. Imbalances in these hormones lead you to negativity and bad mood. Estrogen works additionally by forming the happiness hormone i.e. serotonin. Indulging in stress management, yoga, meditation and other holistic activities can reduce the levels of stress hormones and elevate the amount of both of them in body. Cortisol, a stress hormone, alters the secretion and function of estrogen, so it is best to get rid of it. A good soothing and warm bath is also a way to gear up the estrogen levels. Progesterone is balanced by eating well and avoiding saturated fat, sugar as well as stress.

The Mighty- Progesterone and Estrogen

The Mighty- Progesterone and Estrogen

Hormones play very crucial role in building up of personality, whether it is psychological aspect or social and behavioral aspects. These control and regulate emotions. There are some other activities too by which you can achieve the results from these above mentioned hormones.

Like listening to melodious music, having a playful time with your pet, morning walk, inhaling the fragrance of a flower, breath related exercises like pranayama, rain and whatsoever which give you instant happiness. Nature has gives us so many sources of joy and happiness in the form of mountains, trees, flowers, rivers but our body is the best one in all of them by incorporated it with these hormones. Therefore, it can be said that happiness lies in oneself only.

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12 Life Hacks Using Toothpaste https://homehealthbeauty.in/health/12-life-hacks-using-toothpaste/ https://homehealthbeauty.in/health/12-life-hacks-using-toothpaste/#respond Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:10:17 +0000 http://homehealthbeauty.in/?p=3536 If you thought toothpastes were only for the sake of shining teeth , you are absolutely wrong. The white toothpaste that you look down on can be a lifesaver at times. Well, not in the literal sense , but yes. 1.For Burns and Bites You may be familiar with this one. Toothpaste is known to […]

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If you thought toothpastes were only for the sake of shining teeth , you are absolutely wrong. The white toothpaste that you look down on can be a lifesaver at times. Well, not in the literal sense , but yes.

Toothpastes

Toothpastes

1.For Burns and Bites

You may be familiar with this one. Toothpaste is known to soothe burns and insect bites. Easier than running to a medical store , you can resort the help of a toothpaste in cases of burns or bites. A dab of it applied on the wound can be surprisingly soothing.

2.For Acne Problems

How irritating can an unanticipated pimple be? Well, toothpaste can also help you with beauty troubles as reduces the redness and appearance of pimples. Apply a very small quantity of toothpaste on the acne before going to bed and you can see amazing results the very next morning. The toothpaste dries up the acne making it feel smoother. Ensure that you use the white variety of toothpaste ,as others may cause reaction on sensitive skin. Now you can actually forget those expensive acne control creams.

For Acne Problems

For Acne Problems

3.Eliminate Odour

Toothpaste can help get rid of unwanted odours with its presence of sodium bicarbonate. From hands to pets to cars, it can help eliminate various odours.

Find your hands smelly? Rub some toothpaste on to your hands and rinse it off with water .

Rub some toothpaste onto your pet’s fur and rinse it clean. This will get rid of the skunk smell.

If your car holds a foul smell, squeeze some toothpaste into a paper towel and leave it in your car folded in half.

Toothpaste can be used to remove almost any kind of odour from anywhere, dishes, baby bottles, anything!

4.To get Your Jewelry Shining

Toothpaste can be used to get your diamond or any jewelry shining. Dab some paste onto a piece of soft cloth and rub for up to 2 minutes. Wash it off and wipe with a clean dry cloth to obtain shining ornaments that look like brand new.

Your Jewelry Shining

Your Jewelry Shining

5.To Polish Silver

When toothpaste can provide shine to expensive jewelry it can also polish fine silver. Be it a piece of jewelry or a silver ware that you display for finesse, you can use some toothpaste to get them shining in the same way as said above.

6.For Stain Removal

From coffee to ink , toothpaste can help remove almost any kind of stain. You find your clothes to have lipstick stains, stain from grass, ink, wine , tea or any stain, dab some toothpaste to completely cover a stain, fold the portion and rub vigorously and wash off.
You can also use toothpaste to remove hair colour remains from face or even clothes. Dab a bit of toothpaste and scrub it away.

7.For Cleaning Walls

Have tiny tots who see a whole canvas of chances on your painted walls? There is still hope f you think those crayon marks can never be removed. Dabbing some toothpaste again becomes a solution.

8.For Removing Scratches

Toothpaste can remove scratches from DVDs and CDs safely and effectively. Take some toothpaste on a clean cloth and wipe the scratches using this cloth. Now wipe it off using a clean cloth.

Removing Scratches

Removing Scratches

9.Hair Styling

Sounds surprising? However it is true that toothpaste can be used as hair gel. It has the same content as that you see in hair gel. It will not cause any damage to your hair and can easily be rinsed away.

10.Remove Water Marks

If your guests don’t use coasters and their glasses leave watermarks, rubbing some toothpaste on the watermarks left behind by glasses on your wooden tables can help remove them.

11.For Stronger Nails

Toothpaste can be used if you face the problem of weak, brittle nails. Just like you brush your teeth, brush your nails to make them stronger.

Toothpaste can also solve your problem of yellow nails. Dab and cover your nails with toothpaste and wait for 5 minutes before washing it off. This will make your nails more white.

12.Remove Scuff Marks

Toothpaste can be applied to remove scuff marks from shoes or even vinyl floorings. Use a sponge or a brush to scrub away the scuff marks. You will be surprised to see the shine of your shoes after using this hack.

Now that you know of the magical powers of toothpaste, you may wish to reconsider leaving it back in the bathroom shelf . when life gives you toothpastes? Let us make the most out of it.

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Feng Shui Tips For Your Homes https://homehealthbeauty.in/style/feng-shui-tips-for-your-homes/ https://homehealthbeauty.in/style/feng-shui-tips-for-your-homes/#respond Tue, 02 Aug 2016 12:51:15 +0000 http://homehealthbeauty.in/?p=3525 Feng shui which translates as wind-water in English, is a part of Chinese philosophy that makes use of objects according to the various elements of earth to attract healthy , wealthy and peaceful living. It discusses architecture in metaphoric terms of “invisible forces” that bind the universe , earth and humanity together, known as qi. […]

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Feng shui which translates as wind-water in English, is a part of Chinese philosophy that makes use of objects according to the various elements of earth to attract healthy , wealthy and peaceful living. It discusses architecture in metaphoric terms of “invisible forces” that bind the universe , earth and humanity together, known as qi.

Feng Shui Tips For Your Homes

Feng Shui Tips For Your Homes

Bringing in Feng shui to your interiors are actually easy and it could bring positive changes and energy (chi) in your life.

A few Such Things are Discussed Here:

1.Understand the ‘Bagua’

The feng shui states about a map which lets one know the specific areas of your home that relates to specific areas of your life. This map is called the bagua which can be calculated in 2 ways. You can sort directions to define elements and then place feng shui elements accordingly.

Bagua

Bagua

2.Clutter Free Spaces

Cluttering is a clear no-no. A cluttered room can actually hinder the energy flow. Therefore take some time and energy out to clean the space and give it a much sorted and clean arrangement. Clear out things you don’t need. Display furnishing and accessories neatly.

3.Proper Ventilation and Circulation

Basic science tells us that proper light and air are important for interiors. Include more openings like that of window which could be open to let in air and light. Make use of as much light as possible and use full spectrum lights.
This will again bring in chi to your homes which is good and positive. You can also use air purifiers or air purifying plants suggested by feng shui.

4.Use Feng Shui Colours

One can either use colours according to your feng shui star or according to the purpose you wish to accomplish. For example, if you decide to choose colour according to your star, a person of sun can go for fire and wood colours.
Also you could go for blues for your workspaces.

Use Feng Shui Colours

Use Feng Shui Colours

5.For Love and Romance

Feng shui, amazingly, also helps to attract love, romance and happiness in a home. Keep away TV, computers or even exercise machines away from bedroom. It is also suggested to use several levels of lighting in your room as it would help the energy be adjusted according to your mood. You are also suggested to keep all doors, including that of the closets, closed.
You should also choose images for your bedroom wisely as it has a great effect on its inmates. Avoid images of clash and use more of pleasant images.
It is also good to place fresh flowers like that of roses in the bedroom.

6.For Happiness and Peace

For happiness and peace to spread in your home, few things already discussed, like that of abundance of light and air can help. Another thing you need to practice is keeping your home neat and tidy. Make it a practice to remove shoes before entering a house.

For Happiness and Peace

For Happiness and Peace

You can also place laughing Buddha statue to bring wealth and happiness.
Also try to get more sleep by creating a restful ambience in your bedroom. A headboard could be helpful. You can also opt to play natural sounds of gentle waves, streams, chirping birds, breeze through trees etc.

7.For Better Health

For the better health of a family, it is suggested that your dining table does not in any way lie facing the toilet. Negative energy and smell from the toilet can possess health and hygiene problems for the inmates.
Another suggestion contradicts the situation seen in most houses. Do not place kitchen and dining together.
Other things you need to take care is that the bathroom door does not face the bed , this could cause various health problems accordingly. For instance, a bathroom door facing head can cause headaches and migraine, that facing stomach could cause gastric troubles etc.
You can also place a lush green plant or wooden furniture pieces towards the east of your home.

8.For Better Wealth

Water is considered a symbol of abundance, not just in Feng shui but almost all cultures. Therefore feng shui suggests few practices to attract wealth. It suggests that water be placed in a bowl where the morning sun hits. Do not forget to refill every day.
It is also suggested that you fix leaking taps . a leaking tap could suggest leaking health and wealth from your home.
Another way to attract wealth is to place a few pounds or euros in a red napkin or scarf or anything and place it towards the west side of your house. You can also place a money plant near or around your workspace.

9.Stay Happy Within

For the good feng shui energy, chi, to be spread across your home, the inmates need to keep a peaceful mind when at home. You need to keep your tensions away from home.
Feng shui suggests that mirror placed at the front porch of a house can resist any negative energy entering the face.

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Benefits Of Rose Water And Its Beauty https://homehealthbeauty.in/beauty/benefits-of-rose-water-and-its-beauty/ https://homehealthbeauty.in/beauty/benefits-of-rose-water-and-its-beauty/#respond Tue, 02 Aug 2016 11:51:29 +0000 http://homehealthbeauty.in/?p=3516 Rose water extracted from beautiful roses can actually work to make you beautiful and that is exactly why rose water has found its position in almost every beauty enhancing packs. Rose water, with its versatile quality, can help any skin type. Here’s a list of the beneficiary properties of rose water and how it can […]

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Rose water extracted from beautiful roses can actually work to make you beautiful and that is exactly why rose water has found its position in almost every beauty enhancing packs. Rose water, with its versatile quality, can help any skin type.

Benefits Of Rose Water

Benefits Of Rose Water

Here’s a list of the beneficiary properties of rose water and how it can be used in your beauty regime.

Properties of Rose Water

  • Beautiful fragrance
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti- bacterial
  • Cleansing properties
  • Moisturising
  • Anti-oxidant properties
  • Anti-ageing

Uses of Rose Water

1.Brightener

Rose water works wonders when you wish for radiant skin. You may use it on the face to give yourself glowing skin. It can also be used to get rid of dark circles when used daily.

Rose water can also be your elixir if you wake up with puffy eye bags. Dip a cotton ball in rose water and wipe it around your eyes.

Brightener

Brightener

2.Cleanser

Rose water proves to be a great astringent as it cleanses skin pores of dirt and dust and controls the production of excess oil. This can help keep away acne and pimple problems with it anti-bacterial properties.

Used as a daily cleanser, your skin stays hygienic and fresh keeping you safe of any skin problems.
It can also prove helpful in conditions of redness and itching of the skin, dermatitis and eczema.

3.Toner

Cleansing , toning and moisturising daily is important to have healthy and beautiful skin. The surprising factor is that rose water can provide for all the three steps. It is a good toner as well.

Due to the anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of rose water, applying it after cleansing your skin, will help you reduce redness and such other problems, instantly.

4.Moisturiser

It also has moisturising properties in it and hence can be used in your skin care regime to hydrate and soften skin cells. You skin gets revitalised every time you moisturise it and also the pH value of the skin is maintained.
As a result, your skin remains soft and youthful.

Moisturiser

Moisturiser

5.Hair Treatment

With its moisturising effect, rose water makes a great ingredient for replenishing hair. You can treat your dry, dull , frizzy hair using rose water. You can use it as an after shampoo rinse or add it into your shampoo for shiny soft tresses. The smell of it , you know, is obviously great.

6.Lip Care

Rose water can be used to heal dry, chapped lips. It moisturises the skin , rejuvenating it. You can also seek the help of this beauty potion if you wish to lighten dark colour of your lips. Just simply massaging it on would do wonders to give you supple, pink lips.

Lip care

Lip care

7.Make up Freshener and Remover

It might amaze you to know that rose water comes handy even when your make up is on. Spray few drops of it onto your face after makeup. This will make your face will appear radiant all day long.
The same rose water can be used as an effective make up remover. All your makeup gets completely removed, without leaving any traces that may cause skin problems.

8.Bath Additive

If you wish to relax with a detailed bath , rose water can be a great choice of bath additive, specially because of its beauty benefits and the scent. The scent will help you relax and alleviate anxiety and stress.

Bath additive

Bath additive

Here are few combinations that include rose water that can enhance your beauty when used regularly.

  1. A spoon of Rose water added to powdered dry orange peels are great to get a spotless shining skin when used daily. Apply the mixture and leave it on for 20 minutes and wash with cold water.
  2. Apply fuller’s earth mixed with rose water on to your face if you wish to fight acne problems. Leave it on until the mask dries and wash off. This cleans the pores and also gets rid of excess oil.
  3. A mixture of 1 table spoon of lemon juice along with a table spoon of rosewater is another remedy for acne when left on face for 30 minutes and washed away with fresh water.
  4. You can also make a tan removal pack using rosewater . Add rosewater to a tablespoon of gram flour and lemon juice to make a paste. Apply it for 15 minutes and wash off t remove tan.
  5. Few drops of glycerine in spoon of rosewater is a great cleansing solution. It can also be used to replenish dark coloured lips.
  6. Glycerine mixed with rosewater can be applied into scalp and shampooed after 20 minutes to get rid of dry, frizzy hair.
  7. Mix rose water with some beetroot juice and apply it on your lips to keep them supple and pink.
  8. Rose water has so many beauty benefits that one can go on counting them. Try it yourself as a solution to your beauty problem and witness the magic of this wonder element. It can rejuvenate and replenish your skin giving you young, soft and beautiful skin.

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Chocolate And It’s Health Benefits https://homehealthbeauty.in/beauty/chocolate-and-its-health-benefits/ https://homehealthbeauty.in/beauty/chocolate-and-its-health-benefits/#respond Sat, 30 Jul 2016 00:00:12 +0000 http://homehealthbeauty.in/?p=3443 Chocolate is the most favorite and consumed food in all over the world. Loved by everyone on this earth, chocolate is filled with loads of nutrients. Chocolate means the dark chocolate as sweetened chocolate can be a way to gain weight. So, opt for dark instead of sweet and enjoy the nutrition. Dark chocolates are […]

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Chocolate is the most favorite and consumed food in all over the world. Loved by everyone on this earth, chocolate is filled with loads of nutrients. Chocolate means the dark chocolate as sweetened chocolate can be a way to gain weight. So, opt for dark instead of sweet and enjoy the nutrition. Dark chocolates are healthy in following ways.

1. Say ‘No’ to Weight

As mentioned before, chocolate with sugar can make you gain weight. On the contrary, dark chocolate is known to cut the extra fat on your body. Chocolate with 70 percent cocoa in it without any sugar is the best choice for weight loss. It contains certain flavanols which aid in reducing body weight.

Furthermore, it supplies good amount of fibers to give you the feeling of satiety and thereby you do not fill your stomach unnecessarily. Stress busting by dark chocolate is also a medium to decrease body weight.

Chocolate Health Benefits

Chocolate Health Benefits

2. Dark Chocolate Has Good Nutritional Value

Chocolate without sugar and with high cocoa content (70- 80 percent) is beat for your health. It has soluble fibers and good fats in it. Full of minerals like copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium and copper; dark chocolate is the best source to have these essential nutrients for your well-being.

Potassium helps in brain functions while phosphorus and magnesium give healthy bones and make immune system better. Iron is a component of blood and selenium acts as an antioxidant.

Moreover, copper and manganese supports enzyme metabolism whereas zinc has various functions like maintaining sexual health, immune system and healing wounds. And you can have all these in one food i.e. the chocolate.

Dark Chocolate Has Good Nutritional Value

Dark Chocolate Has Good Nutritional Value

3. Makes Blood Circulation Better and Lowers Blood Pressure

Chocolate is enriched with flavanols which also generate a gas called as nitrite oxide (NO). NO decreases resistance in blood vessels to facilitate the blood stream to flow swiftly and as a result, blood pressure becomes lowered. It is very favorable for hypertensive patients. Weight loss is also a key to lower blood pressure and chocolate does that too.

Makes Blood Circulation Better and Lowers Blood Pressure

Makes Blood Circulation Better and Lowers Blood Pressure

4. Makes Your Heart Safe and Secure

Chocolate, being rich in powerful antioxidants, works against the oxidation of bad cholesterol (Low Density Lipo-protein) and elevates the levels of good cholesterol (High Density Lipo-protein). In such a way, it secures heart from cardiovascular diseases. Insulin levels are also checked by it securing yourself from diabetes as well as heart disorders.

Your Heart Safe and Secure

Your Heart Safe and Secure

5. Chocolate Gives You Beautiful Skin

In terms of beauty, chocolate offers so many benefits. It can give you flawless and youthful skin if consumed on regular basis. Its key component- flavonoids, give you ultimate protection against harmful UV radiations, keep you hydrated and make sure the good flow of blood to the skin.

With high range of antioxidants in it, chocolate safeguards skin from free radical damage, making it soft and nourished. It also enhances complexion brightly by giving it glow of dew and when combined with some caffeine, can be a great tool to remove the dead cells of skin.

And most importantly, it combats stress efficiently, which is the major reason for unhealthy skin, by decreasing the levels of stress hormones. Apart from the consumption, chocolate can also be used topically as an ingredient of face packs, such as chocolate along with honey and milk can do wonders to dull and dry skin.

Chocolate Gives You Beautiful Skin

Chocolate Gives You Beautiful Skin

6. Soft, Shiny and Voluminous Hair by Chocolate

If you want to have glossy, feathery and full of volume hair, then surely go for chocolate. It encourages blood circulation in the scalp, because of which, you get healthy scalp and shiny locks. Good circulation of blood checks the hair loss and strengthens the roots.

Healthful scalp rewards you with lustrous strands without ugly split ends, giving beautiful looking hairs. Chocolate is loaded with anti-inflammatory properties too which protects scalp from getting infections.

So many hair packs and hair products include cocoa powder as the key component. Chocolate with yoghurt gives voluminous and gorgeous hairs. Likewise, cocoa accompanied with banana and honey add gloss and shine to your strands.

Soft, Shiny and Voluminous Hair by Chocolate

Soft, Shiny and Voluminous Hair by Chocolate

Now, it has been proved that chocolate is just not a treat to your taste buds but also keeps you healthy and beautiful. Just be aware to eat sugar free dark chocolates moderately to yield its maximum benefits. You might have experienced that chocolate instantly ups your mood and its totally true too.

The reason behind this is that it helps brain to secrete several hormones which make us happy immediately. Therefore it is a best way to fight stress and depression of your daily life.

In addition, chocolate gives you great personality by delivering extra beauty to you which consequently fills you up with self-confidence. So no more compromising with bad tastes and bitter delicacies to achieve good health and beauty because you have chocolate with you.

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Best Known Ways Of Hair Removal https://homehealthbeauty.in/beauty/best-known-ways-of-hair-removal/ https://homehealthbeauty.in/beauty/best-known-ways-of-hair-removal/#respond Fri, 29 Jul 2016 00:52:35 +0000 http://homehealthbeauty.in/?p=3434 Those hairy arms and legs may hide the beauty of your skin and may stop you from going sleeveless or wearing those cute minis. From the very basic shaving method to the totally technological laser treatments, there are so many ways to get rid of those unwanted hair and expose your smooth beautiful skin and […]

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Those hairy arms and legs may hide the beauty of your skin and may stop you from going sleeveless or wearing those cute minis. From the very basic shaving method to the totally technological laser treatments, there are so many ways to get rid of those unwanted hair and expose your smooth beautiful skin and boost your confidence. If hair removal still remains strange to you here’s a detailed discussion on the best known ways of hair removal so far.

Ways Of Hair Removal

Ways Of Hair Removal

1.Shaving

Shaving is an age old method used by both men and women for hair removal. Using a razor is easy, inexpensive and less time consuming and is a recommended method while in hurry. This can be used to remove hair on any part of your body but is suggested for removing fine hair. When used for thick hair, it may not satisfy you as the dark hair roots can still be seen. Anyhow, it is important you choose good quality razor for comfort and clean look.
Many have a misconception that shaving might make your hair growth thicker. However, it is only the stubbles that appear in a couple of days that tricks you into thinking the hair is growing back thicker.
The disadvantage of using this method is that the effect does not last longer than a day or two as the hair is not removed from the root.

2.Threading

Threading is another basic and ancient way usually used for removal of hair from upper lips or to get a well defined eyebrows. It is done by using a cotton thread as the only tool to twist and pluck the hairs from the root but cannot be done with a helping hand. The technique is best and quick for removal of hair from small areas neatly.
However, the disadvantage is that , it does not help for hair removal from areas other than the face. Also there is a little pain involved in the process. Men may experience excess pain as their hairs are comparatively thicker.

Threading

Threading

3.Tweezing

Tweezing is referred to the method of plucking or pulling out hair from the body generally by using tweezers. Metal forceps are used to manually pull out the hair. Epilators are the motorised version of it allowing the removal of hair in larger quantities.
Tweezing is easy only for small portions of hair as you have to pull out hair strands individually. Also the plain is same as that experienced while threading.

Tweezing

Tweezing

4.Waxing

Waxing is a hair removal technique used since ancient times. It is done by applying warm wax on the skin and using a cloth or paper strip to rip the hair off from follicle. It equally works on fine and course hair and can be done at home or from a salon. The best part about waxing is that you are left with beautiful feeling skin for up to 8 weeks as the hairs are ripped off by the follicle.
The problem with waxing is the pain involved in the process even though some say that it diminishes with each experience.

5.Sugaring

Sugaring is a similar technique to that of waxing as it removes hair from the roots. It is done by applying warm gel made out of natural ingredients like honey, sugar and lemon and then removing the sugar using cotton or muslin cloth. This technique uses a lower temperature than that of waxing and is also free of causing skin irritation making it suitable for sensitive skin , unlike waxing, due to use of natural ingredients.
However, the problem is that not much salons offer the service of sugaring and even if offered are at higher prices. Also, it involves some amount of pain like that of waxing. Ensure proper hygiene is maintained.

Sugaring

Sugaring

6.Hair removal cream or foam

Depilatory creams act by dissolving your hair from the skin surface hence making it easily removable by a spatula or even a sponge. It also takes hardly 10 minutes to be done with the whole process. It is also a cheaper way of hair removal. The advantages of it are that it has a good smell or no smell and is available as foam also.
It is suggested that you test it for reaction on a small area on your limbs before use. The hair grows back faster as the roots are not removed.

7.Laser treatment

Technology has developed this method of laser hair removal. It is done by exposing your hair follicles to beams of light at higher concentration. These rays get absorbed by the pigments of the hair and hence works best on thick hair.
Laser hair treatment are expensive and may not work well on fine hair or dark skin. You may also face some irritation or redness of the skin.

Laser treatment

Laser treatment

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Healthy Ways To Start Your Day https://homehealthbeauty.in/health/healthy-ways-to-start-your-day/ https://homehealthbeauty.in/health/healthy-ways-to-start-your-day/#respond Sun, 17 Jul 2016 00:31:32 +0000 http://homehealthbeauty.in/?p=3269 Ways To Start Your Day in Healthy Way Your morning can be messy with that foggy head and bit of laziness to get going. However. It is a fact that your day depends on how you start it. Just like you know, after a tiff with your partner or after a hearing a bad news […]

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Ways To Start Your Day in Healthy Way

Your morning can be messy with that foggy head and bit of laziness to get going. However. It is a fact that your day depends on how you start it. Just like you know, after a tiff with your partner or after a hearing a bad news right after you wake up, you don’t hope the day to go up the graph. Similarly, to have a healthy kick-start for your day would mean a healthy and fresh day ahead of you.

Healthy Ways To Start Your Day

Healthy Ways To Start Your Day

Set a Routine

Everything needs some preparation to work out flawlessly, similarly your day could be prepared before hand as a routine including all tasks you need to accomplish on a particular day. This could be done the night before or after you wake up. Either ways, the aim is to have a clear idea of a schedule of activities without any overlap. This will also clear you mind and therefore keep you calm.

Healthy Ways To Start Day

Healthy Ways To Start Day

Every person is different and hence each one of you may need different ways to feel healthy and happy. However you could keep trying on different ways until you fit the right fit, Just like a trial and error method!

Waking Up at the Same Time

It is suggested that you go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. A consistent sleeping habit would let you stay healthy and stress-free. You may adjust and set your time according to your daily activities. Give yourself plenty of time so that you do not have to rush things in between wake up time and bed time.

Waking up at the same time

Waking up at the same time

Introduce Yourself Gently to the Morning

Do not wake up like something struck you in middle of your sleep. It is always suggested to wake up gently. Do not set stressing squeaky, jarring and loud alarms to wake you up. Soothing alarms may not “alarm” you much but are considered better.

It is also said that snoozing not a great option. The extra time it provides you does not help, but harms you with disrupted sleep.

Stretch and Warm Up

Stretch for few minutes after you wake up. Many already have a habit of stretching once they are up, but if you do not have such a habit, it is good to start now. Even stretching for a minimum of 30 seconds could help you enjoy a healthy morning by energising your body.

Stretch and warm up

Stretch and warm up

Yoga and exercise are also well recommended to begin your day on a healthy note . May be due to busy mornings, you may leave the exercise for evening but morning hours of exercise or yoga are always best to begin a healthy day. It helps to boost your blood circulation and also to warm up your body.

Start your Day on a Positive Note

Waking up with a smile is the least to start with but can make a huge difference. Most of you have the habit of reading the newspaper or a watching the news. But the news has nothing but disappointing stories to show.

Therefore is better to skip the news and indulge in something positive like reading a happy story or writing down a happy memory or listening to some good music or prayerful chants. This will help your day pass happily and healthily.

Breathing exercises of yoga or prayers are good to start your day with. Also spend some time with your family members. You may not get detailed time to sit and chat or have breakfast with them in today’s hectic lifestyle but a hug or smile would hardly take any time, It will give you so much positivity and inner peace that you will feel emotionally recharged for the day.

Take a Shower

Those cold, cosy morning may not make you wish for a good shower but taking a nice shower in the morning will keep you fresh and healthy for the day. It keeps you fresh cool and also free of germs and therefore healthy.

Begin with a Healthy Breakfast

The diet you consume effects your health and lifestyle. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper. This quote by Adelle Davis seems to show the diet chart for a healthy lifestyle. However, do not take the quote in its literal sense. Breakfast like a king does not really mean to have a sumptuous breakfast. You are suggested to begin your day with a healthy, balanced diet food which could include some fresh fruit juice or tea or milk , fruits and something light to go with it. Avoid heavy foods like eggs, cheese, bacon etc.

Begin with a healthy breakfast

Begin with a healthy breakfast

If getting ready for work does not give you much time , make yourself a healthy wrap or a fruity and delicious smoothie with some yogurt for you to enjoy on your way to work.

Do not leave out water. Drink enough water to keep you fresh and hydrated throughout the day, in fact, it is recommended to drink just plain water instead of tea or juice.

Following these ways, you can begin your in a healthy way every day. And a day begin well will be spent well. As said above, try and test different routine to be able to find one that suits your lifestyle and body.

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Facts Behind “Beauty Myths” https://homehealthbeauty.in/beauty/facts-behind-beauty-myths/ https://homehealthbeauty.in/beauty/facts-behind-beauty-myths/#respond Sat, 16 Jul 2016 09:16:09 +0000 http://homehealthbeauty.in/?p=3244 Beauty Enhancing Tips: Beauty is something almost everyone obsesses about equally. Even though being a beautiful human is more important than being physically beautiful, who wouldn’t wish to be and stay beautiful. Being beautiful, to so many, is like being appreciable among others. You tend to try almost everything you hear of to be more […]

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Beauty Enhancing Tips:

Beauty is something almost everyone obsesses about equally. Even though being a beautiful human is more important than being physically beautiful, who wouldn’t wish to be and stay beautiful. Being beautiful, to so many, is like being appreciable among others. You tend to try almost everything you hear of to be more pretty and appealing. And at present , when acquiring an information is matter of seconds, the internet has so much to offer us- beauty enhancing tips, easy home DIYs, tutorials and the list goes on.

Facts Behind "Beauty Myths"

Facts Behind “Beauty Myths”

Now, what might surprise you is that not all of them are true. Some are merely beauty myths and others may work, if luck befriends you. Before trying those many beauty tricks and tips , you might actually want to know more about the fact to it.

Applying Oil to Oily Skin Makes Your Skin More Acne Prone

Well, this is just a myth. The truth is when you use a cleanser to clean the excess oil from the skin, the skin tends to overcompensate by producing excess oil. Therefore what you need to do is apply a little oil to your skin. This, in the long run, will help you skin become less oily. Yes, it might sound a little reverse but that is the fact to it. Applying oil gives your skin the required hydration.

Using Creams and Products According to Age

As obvious, it is just a myth. Each one’s skin is different. And being aged wouldn’t necessarily mean having wrinkled skin or acne free skin. Even if you are aged you may have a supple, young skin and even at the age of 50 you may still face troubles of acne. Therefore, instead of choosing skin products according to your age, you should choose them to suit your skin.

Using Creams and Products According to Age

Using Creams and Products According to Age

Make up Causes Acne

Yes, there’s a huge population sleeping on this myth. You may get few acnes after makeup application but it is because you might be doing it wrong. Most makeup products are designed to stay on top of the skin. They do not get absorbed deeper liker moisturisers etc. What causes these acne is not cleaning it up correctly. The makeup you apply should not stay on your skin over night. You are suppose to remove it properly using a good makeup remover before going to bed. So basically it is not the makeup that is to be blamed, but it is your laziness.

Trimming Hair Fastens Hair Growth

All of us love thick, lustrous, long tresses and the myth that trimming them helps to make them long is a common one. Stylist say that our hair strands are made out of dead tissue. They do not grow because they are cut or trimmed. When you hair gains length after being cut short, you automatically tend to believe that it is growing faster. It is more like a mind game. It is suggested , if you wish to grow your tresses longer take good care of them, cause that is what would help.

Trimming Hair Fastens Hair Growth

Trimming Hair Fastens Hair Growth

Age Spots

Surprisingly, the word in itself is a myth. These brown freckles you see are actually caused by exposure to the sun and past tans. These have nothing to do with age.

Expensive Products are More Effective

Price is not a factor to decide the effectiveness of the products. If you see carefully most expensive products are just a little more than water and wax while many low priced products can have a group of good ingredients. Therefore, it is the ingredients and its effectiveness that matter and not the money spend on a product.

Shaving or Waxing Makes Your Hair Grow Thicker Than Before

You no more need to shave or wax your arms and legs feeling guilty of growing back much more thicker hair. Waxing or shaving does not double the amount of hair that grows back. It is just that the appearance of the stubbles make you feel that it has grown back thicker.

Shaving or Waxing Makes Your Hair Grow Thicker Than Before

Shaving or Waxing Makes Your Hair Grow Thicker Than Before

Natural Ingredients are Better and Harmless

This has no factual or scientific base to it. There are indeed many natural substances that works wonders on your skin and hair but one cannot completely say that they work better. In reality, you may find some natural ingredients to cause harm if not used carefully.

People on seeing the term ‘natural’ make up an image in their mind that ‘natural equals better and harmless’. You will find many beauty products taking advantage of this human psychology. They add ‘natural extract’ on their labels and people believe it to be more effective. These natural extract, by the time it is mixed into the final product, goes through numerous processing that it no more remains natural. Hence being sensible is better.

These are just few among the many myths you believe is true. Most of the existing beauty hacks are just said with no much base to it. You can also find many products in the market claiming to help you resolve certain skin and hair problems However, you need to understand many of the problems like cellulites, split ends, blackheads have no cure , they can only be avoided or worked with. You just need to be attentive and a little sensible to know the facts behind such tips and tricks.

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Health And Beauty Products Hidden In Your Kitchen https://homehealthbeauty.in/beauty/health-and-beauty-products-hidden-in-your-kitchen/ https://homehealthbeauty.in/beauty/health-and-beauty-products-hidden-in-your-kitchen/#respond Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:51:59 +0000 http://homehealthbeauty.in/?p=3226 If there is an event or a family function coming up, most of you run behind expensive beauty products or parlour services to look and feel more beautiful. Or even if it’s a different scenario, perhaps you fall sick, you rush to a doctor to get your illness treated with store bought medicines. Before you […]

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If there is an event or a family function coming up, most of you run behind expensive beauty products or parlour services to look and feel more beautiful. Or even if it’s a different scenario, perhaps you fall sick, you rush to a doctor to get your illness treated with store bought medicines. Before you do any of these , maybe you should take a break and have a look at your kitchen and pantry supplies. Yes, many things from your grocery list has its own health and beauty benefits which may not be known to you. Here are few items and the benefits you can extract out of them.

Health And Beauty Products Hidden In Your Kitchen

Health And Beauty Products Hidden In Your Kitchen

Health And Beauty Products Lemon:

Lemon is almost an all rounder with its vitamin C, and mineral content. It takes care of your health as well as beauty. Lots of its benefits are already known. To start with lemon is a natural bleaching agent and works wonders on skin when used for tan removal. Mix it with some tomato or cucumber juice or a spoon of honey to remove tan. However, it is suggested that you conduct a patch test before going ahead as it may over dry certain skin types.

Health And Beauty Products

Health And Beauty Products

Lemon is also great to get those dark lips rosy and plump. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice into some amount of glycerine and apply it on to your lips and massage it on for a few minutes. Leave it on overnight and you will start noticing the difference in just 2 weeks time.

One of the health benefit of lemon is that, a teaspoon of its juice added to half a cup of black is great to get rid of an upset stomach. Another one is that it helps get rid of dandruff when applied gently to the scalp.

Health And Beauty Products Potato:

This stem variety is tightly packed with nutrients , minerals, anti-oxidants and so many health benefits. While potato, being a natural bleaching agent helps you get rid of tanned skin, dark underarms etc it also has many health benefits hidden within. Potatoes are really good to help you have a healthy heart, controlling cholesterol and reducing risks of heart diseases. It will also help fight cancer, control diabetes and get stronger teeth and bones.

Health And Beauty Products Honey:

Packed with health and beauty benefits, honey is almost a must in your pantry. Honey contains flavonoids, antioxidants which helps to reduce risks of cancer and heart diseases. The vitamin and mineral rich substance is also great to cure minor ailments like cough. Its anti-septic properties makes it useful in cases of minor burns.
Honey can also be used to enhance your beauty as its anti-fungal properties aid skin and its nutrients contents makes a handy hair mask to get smooth, silky tresses.

Health And Beauty Products Ginger:

Ginger has long been known for relieving digestive problems. It is also known to help cure nausea, specially, in women having morning sickness during their pregnancy. It is also known that ginger helps reduce muscle pain and soreness.

Health And Beauty Products Turmeric:

Turmeric is well known for its anti-septic properties and is termed to be a powerful medicine. It can be applied to heal minor cuts and wounds and its anti-inflammatory properties are beneficial to treat conditions like jaundice, flatulence, menstrual difficulties , tooth aches etc.

Health And Beauty Products Turmeric

Health And Beauty Products Turmeric

It is also good to apply turmeric to skin in moderate quantities to attain glowing acne free skin because of its antibacterial properties.

Health And Beauty Products Natural Oils:

Natural oils are richly blessed to benefits hair and skin.
Coconut oil, besides being used for making tasty curries, can be used to grow your hair longer and also as a tan removal agent.

Health And Beauty Products Natural Oils

Health And Beauty Products Natural Oils

Almond oil is great for skin and also gives silky smooth hair. Surprisingly, it is also known to treat joint pains.
Olive oil vitamins, minerals and natural fatty acids has many beauty benefits , it is said to make you skin growing, your hair healthy and your nails stronger. The olive oil revolution is also much known as it controls cholesterol and prevents heart diseases.

These items that you can easily find in your kitchen shelves will actually cut down the money and time you spend on medicines and products for a health or beauty issue. It is easy to work these remedies at home and get desired results. All you need is a few minutes time and patience, to mix appropriate ingredients and you are left with amazing results.

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What Your Skin Reflects About Your Health https://homehealthbeauty.in/beauty/skincare/what-your-skin-reflects-about-your-health/ https://homehealthbeauty.in/beauty/skincare/what-your-skin-reflects-about-your-health/#respond Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:09:02 +0000 http://homehealthbeauty.in/?p=3197 You may not be aware that certain facial traits can be reflections of your health. It is true, those unlikely spots and line on your skin may hint an underlying medical condition, small or severe. In fact, these peculiarities where used by ancient medical practitioners to detect specific diseases in patients, when lab testing machineries […]

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You may not be aware that certain facial traits can be reflections of your health. It is true, those unlikely spots and line on your skin may hint an underlying medical condition, small or severe. In fact, these peculiarities where used by ancient medical practitioners to detect specific diseases in patients, when lab testing machineries were far yet to be found.
You may acquire sufficient knowledge to know what your skin talks about your health from the following.

Lines on Forehead

Simple horizontal lines on the forehead is usually an indicator of digestive issues. While a more pronounced worry line indicates you liver to be under pressure. This, besides physical and environmental reasons, could be due to emotional reasons like stress and tension as well. It is recommended to gently massage circularly these line.

What Your Skin Reflects About Your Health

What Your Skin Reflects About Your Health

Ulcers

Mouth ulcers and sores are pretty common these days. These breakout mainly on your inner lips and its excruciating pain can rob you of your appetite. These mouth ulcers can be an indication of suppressed immune system. Therefore need to take enough rest and eat well. It could also be due to B complex vitamin deficiency.

Dark Circles

Dark circle under the eye could be an indication of insufficient sleep and rest. If these persist even after correcting your sleeping hours, it could be due to your body’s intolerance against any food item, dairy products, wheat or even alcohol.
While dark circles on the eyes are mainly visible due to iron deficiency in blood. It is suggested for people with such traits to reduce their intake of stimulating drinks.

Darkened palm lines

Dark red palm lines usually appears in those patients who are likely to have an endocrine disorder. These deep pigmentation of creases n your skin maybe a symptom of Addison’s disease, caused by adrenaline deficiency. If that is the condition you suffer from, you will likely have a lower blood pressure with pigmentation noticed around other skin folds, scars, lips and pressure points like knees and knuckles.

Pale grey or blue skin or nails

In children with congenital heart disorders, pale grey or blue skin (also called cyanosis) is visible helping for the early detection of the condition. However in adults likely to encounter heart attacks, blue nails and lips are mostly noted.

Purple marks on skin

The reason for purple splotches, otherwise called purpura, being visible on your skin could be various. These marks, that look like bruises but lasts longer, could be due to an injured blood vessel or due to scurvy, caused by vitamin C deficiency. Either ways it would be better to consult a doctor in such case.

Yellowish skin

If your skin appears yellow with your palms and soles looking orange-ish, it could be due to the accumulation of beta-carotene in thyroid gland. The change in skin colour happens as a result of an underactive thyroid gland. In this case of hypothyroidism, there is increased amount of beta-carotene in blood, which is not metabolized quickly by the gland, resulting in its accumulation.

Itching skin

A rash that follows some itchiness could probably be a symptom of Celiac disease or an allergy to gluten. These rashes usually appear repeatedly on forearms, knees, buttocks, back of your torso or even face and scalp.
Whereas, itching without any rashes could be triggered by many health conditions. However, if there is no much visual change to the skin where it itches, it could be an early symptom of lymphoma. It is also called the “Hodgkin itch”.

Dry lips

Dry lips are usually seen if there is a deficiency of vitamin B or due to lowered iron intake. It could also be as a result of internal dehydration. However, it is suggested to drink plenty of water to keep the skin hydrated.

Your skin portrays your health. Much of the earlier symptoms of most disease are visible on the skin and could be helpful for early detection and treatment of various diseases. It could also be that it is just a reaction of particular foods or change of seasons. However, it would be best to know the exact reason behind these visual traits and get them treated accordingly.

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Why You Need To Do These Yoga Asanas Daily https://homehealthbeauty.in/health/fitness/why-you-need-to-do-these-yoga-asanas-daily/ https://homehealthbeauty.in/health/fitness/why-you-need-to-do-these-yoga-asanas-daily/#respond Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:46:01 +0000 http://homehealthbeauty.in/?p=3165 Do These Yoga Asanas Daily Including yoga in your daily routine has big changes to make. It will leave your with a strong, flexible and supple body which is not only healthy but also has a sound mind. The actual benefits of yoga cannot be tallied. There are a number of asanas performed in yoga […]

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Do These Yoga Asanas Daily

Including yoga in your daily routine has big changes to make. It will leave your with a strong, flexible and supple body which is not only healthy but also has a sound mind. The actual benefits of yoga cannot be tallied.

There are a number of asanas performed in yoga and each one has it’s on purpose to serve. Here is a list of a few such asanas you should try and how it doing it daily would benefit you.

Need To Do These Yoga Asanas Daily

Need To Do These Yoga Asanas Daily

Surya Namaskara:

Surya Namaskara or sun salutation is a very famous 12 step yoga exercise having numerous benefits and is considered a great way to begin your day. The asana involves every part of the body and hence beneficial for heart, liver, intestine, stomach, chest, throat, legs and ofcourse, the mind.

The many benefits of sun salutation include improving overall health, improved digestion, attaining flat abs and toned arms, stronger spine, detoxification of your body and hence weight loss, elimination of anxiety, increased flexibility, regular menstrual cycle in women, and keeps you youthful.

Surya Namaskara

Surya Namaskara

Surya Namaskara is said to be performed on empty stomach , therefore choose to do it before breakfast or in the evening. Do keep in mind to leave a 2 hrs gap between having food and performing the exercise. At the end of the exercise perform Shavasana to relax your body.

Vrikshasana

Vrikshasana or the tree pose is an asana that can be performed by people of most ages and is said to increase your sense of balance. The asana mainly helps to strengthen your calves, ankles, thighs and spine. Vrikshasana is also helps you cure pain in the back, hip and outer of the leg.

Vrikshasana

Vrikshasana

It is suggested that people with conditions like insomnia, low blood pressure etc do not practice this asana.

Anulom Vilom Pranayama

This, otherwise called the opposite nasal breathing, is known as one of the best breathing exercises. It can work wonders on a person’s mind and body. Anulom Vilom is said to cure any internal body condition and is also said to make your mind calm by shedding away stress and anxiety.

 Anulom Vilom Pranayama

Anulom Vilom Pranayama

It is said that this breathing exercise benefits you by balancing the body’s three doshas- Vata or the wind, Pitta or the bilious humour and Kapha or the body fluid that relates to mucus. The imbalance of these would cause illness. It is beneficial for weight loss and also to control cholesterol and removing artery blocks. The exercise also helps you find succinct relief from sinus, respiratory issues like asthma etc.

This can be performed by people of all ages, although it is suggested for women to not try it during their pregnancy or periods.

Ardh Matsyendrasana

This asana which concentrates on the posture of the spine is great workout for a more strong and supple spine and making your chest and hip joints much more elastic. It is also said to considerably improve breathing capacity.

Ardh Matsyendrasana

Ardh Matsyendrasana

However, as the pose brings stress to certain body areas like abdomen, spine, joints etc, it is suggested that you are sure of your physical condition before performing it.

Kapalbhati Pranayama

Another much known posture of yoga, Kapalbhati Pranayama is a fine way to get healthy and glowing skin. Yes, performing this asana is said to remove carbon dioxide from blood and as a result your blood is purified giving you clear, healthy glowing skin.

Kapalbhati Pranayama

Kapalbhati Pranayama

The other benefits of this yoga asana is that it improves the digestive tract, absorption and assimilation of nutrients into the body. It also helps to reduce wrinkles on your skin by rejuvenating tired cells in your body. It is also much helpful to those who yearn for a flat and toned abdomen.

Shirshasana

Even though you may find it a bit difficult to try this, it is a powerful asana for the whole body and hence called the “king of asanas”. The asana is said to improve the circulation of blood to the brain due to its posture and hence improves memory and intelligence.

The exercise will also help you avoid nervousness , fatigue, sleeplessness, dullness, fear and other ailments like asthma, headaches, constipation, congested throat or liver or spleen. It is also said to enhance the working of the endocrine glands to keep your body in good working order. The head stand will also help in hair growth as its position ensure blood circulation into the scalp.

Shirshasana

Shirshasana

However, as it is an asana that reserves much energy and strain, you need to be in good health to try this asana or head stand. It is also suggested for beginners to take help from someone when you initially start performing it.

These yoga asanas will provide you numerous benefits as stated above if performed daily. Yoga offers you a healthy body and mind. Hence you should try to incorporate these asanas into your daily routine and your lifestyle to stay happy , peaceful and healthy.

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