10 Foods that make you feel full

More than how much you eat, what you eat determines the satisfaction level of a meal. Nutritionist Sneha Jain lists 10 foods that make you feel full, without making you fat.

Fatty Fish
Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring and sardines contain large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids which, besides lowering cholesterol, also hasten the metabolism rate. Omega-3 fatty acids alter the level of leptin - a hormone that directly influences metabolism and determines whether you burn calories or store them as fat. Fish also provides ample protein and the best way to eat it is grilled, with steamed vegetables on the side.

Citrus Fruits
Fruits such as grapefruit, lemon, sweet lime, papaya, guava and tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C and fibre. Vitamin C helps the body process fat faster and also stimulates the amino acid known as carnitine - carnitine speeds up the body's fat-burning capacity. Citrus fruits also have high water content and provide around 50 to 75 kcal, leaving us satiated for a longer period of time.

Green Vegetables
Spinach, asparagus and broccoli have a high thermic effect on the body and a low calorie density. This means that it's almost impossible for them to be stored as fat because most of their calories are burned off in the digestion process. Apart from that, the fibre in these foods provides roughage and contains antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that help you feel full.

Popcorn
Popcorn is rich in fibre and low on calories. Also, since eating it keeps our mouth busy for a longer time, the satiety levels are high. However stay away from the overly buttered, caramel and cheese cousins.

Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a complex carbohydrate which takes longer to digest - hence it releases energy slowly, keeping you feeling full for longer. It also keeps blood sugar and insulin levels stable, which helps prevent fat storage. Oatmeal is the most satisfying breakfast cereal, providing more protein per serving than any other grain. Mix it with yoghurt or skimmed milk and it'll keep you full all morning.

Almond and Walnuts
Raw, unsalted nuts, especially almonds and walnuts, provide essential roughage, protein, fat, minerals and micronutrients. Munching on handfuls of these nuts keeps you full and energetic for longer without adding to your waistline.

Low-Fat Dairy Products
Skimmed milk, low fat cheese and yoghurt are a good source of calcium, which helps break down fat cells. Some studies indicate that not getting enough calcium may trigger the release of calcitrol, a hormone that causes fat storage.

Beans
Beans are high in fibre and a good source of protein. They also take longer to digest, making you feel full for a longer time. Also, protein has the highest satiety index (which determines how long will you feel full) than any other element.

Whole grains
Jowar, bajra and ragi contain complex carbohydrates, which release glucose slowly when broken down during digestion. The glucose helps in maintaining your blood sugars levels and combats sugar craving. They are also a rich source of fibre and Vitamin B complex that play an important role in metabolic control.

Apples
High water content and ample fibre is the reason why you feel full after eating an apple. An apple's skin contains pectin soluble fibre that is a natural appetite suppressant. Seems like an apple a day keeps the weight away.

Gold Medal for Dr. Kurien

Dr. Kurien S. Thomas, Founder - Executive Director of Effective Living Clinic and Chief Editor of Rejuvenate an online health and beauty magazine from Effective Living Clinic received Gold Medal Award from Indian Board of Alternative Medicines for his extra ordinary contributions in the field of Alternative Medicines. Dr. Kurien is an excellent Corporate trainer, Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Yoga therapist, Life Coach, Writer, Orator, Philanthropist, Counsellor and a registered Medical Doctor practicing in Alternative Medicines at Vashi Navi Mumbai. His areas of specialization includes stress management, dilated cardiomyopathy due to stress, life coach, yoga therapy, prescribing exercises, clinical psychology, psychotherapy, building up positive personality, improving inter-personal relationships, counselling, treating various physical ailments with alternate medicines, etc. He has trained numerous executives, managers, students, housewives, retired personnel etc. to become successful in their personal and professional life. He has delivered lectures on various subjects all over India and Abroad. His unique approach blends synergy of the wisdom of the east and transformation technologies in the west.

Effective Living Clinic

B-3/19, 0:1, Sector 3, Vashi

Navi Mumbai 400703

Tel: 9987223811 / 9969105310

www.effectivelivingclinic.com

What's for breakfast?

The first meal of the day is the most important one - you break your night-long fast with this meal. Research reveals and nutritionists also agree that breakfast is the key to a healthy lifestyle and it determines the quality of your whole day's nutrition. A new study has revealed that the healthiest breakfast choice is cereal with milk - it is the best way to start the morning and you are less likely to turn to fatty, sugary food through the rest of the day.

The study that was conducted by nutritionist Sigrid Gibson, and published in the BNF Nutrition Bulletin, revealed that cereal is a good source of calcium and numerous other key nutrients, such as fibre, protein and carbohydrate. "People who eat breakfast cereal generally eat less fat, saturated fat and sugar, than those who do not, and have better intakes of protein and important micro-nutrients, such as iron, vitamins and calcium," the Daily Express quoted Newcastle University's nutrition professor Chris Seal, a member of The Breakfast Panel, which commissioned the study, as saying.

Dr Nupur Krishnan, clinical nutritionist says, "Ideally, you should have carbohydrates, a little protein and negligible fat for breakfast, if you want to feel energetic all day. Summer is here, so, succulent and juicy, citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits are good. You will need a lot of fluids to keep yourself hydrated so fruits like watermelon, musk melon work well in the morning. Having an oily fatty breakfast will make you feel lethargic, so make sure that you avoid it."

An ideal mix of carbohydrates, fibres and proteins makes for a perfect breakfast. Nutritionist Deepshikha Agarwal says, "Whole wheat flakes (carbohydrates) fresh fruits (fibre content) and milk (protein) can be a good combination."

For proteins one can also have egg whites or chicken if you are a non-vegetarian and if you are a vegetarian you can opt for sprouts.

Sprouts can be mixed - you can have moong, matki and chana.

Deepshikha cautions, "One should never have raw sprouts. They should be consumed only after steaming. When we steam or cook sprouts the toxins are removed. Steaming also breaks the cell wall of the grain so absorption becomes easier."

Nutritionist say that the first meal of the day provides 25 per cent of calories for the whole day. And even if you are in a hurry you should never skip breakfast. Just grab a simple bowl of cereal with a mix of fruits and milk to kick-start your perfect day!

Your breakfast should include:
An ideal breakfast should be the perfect combination of carbohydrates, protein and fibre.

Carbohydrates:
One whole grain item like - wheat flakes or two slices whole grain (wheat) bread.

Fibre:
Fruits provide the fibre - a bowl of mixed fruits is a must-have. You should have high fibre fruits like an apple, or a fruit packed with antioxidant like papaya.

Protiens:
One bowl of steamed sprouts with veggies like cucumber, tomatoes or two egg whites or a glass of milk

Effective Living Clinic
B-3/19, 0:1, Sector 3, Vashi
Navi Mumbai 400703
Tel: 9987223811 / 9969105310
www.effectivelivingclinic.com

Tattoos: Understand risks and precautions

Tattoos may be more common than ever, but don't take tattooing lightly. Know the risks and understand basic safety precautions and aftercare steps.

You could be the proud owner of a new tattoo in a matter of hours — but don't let the ease of getting tattoos stop you from making a thoughtful decision about permanent body art. If you first take steps to protect yourself from possible risks, what seems like a cool idea now is less likely to turn into a source of regret later.

How tattoos are done

A tattoo is a permanent mark or design made on your skin with pigments inserted through pricks into the skin's top layer. Typically, the tattoo artist uses a hand-held machine that acts much like a sewing machine, with one or more needles piercing the skin repeatedly. With every puncture, the needles insert tiny ink droplets. The process — which is done without anesthetics and may last up to several hours for a large tattoo — causes a small amount of bleeding and slight to potentially significant pain.

Know the risks

Tattoos breach the skin, which means that skin infections and other complications are possible. Specific risks include:

·         Allergic reactions. Tattoo dyes — especially red dye — can cause allergic skin reactions, resulting in an itchy rash at the tattoo site. This may occur even years after you get the tattoo.

·         Skin infections. Tattoos can lead to local bacterial infections, characterized by redness, swelling, pain and a pus-like drainage.

·         Other skin problems. Sometimes bumps called granulomas form around tattoo ink — especially red ink. Tattooing can also lead to raised areas caused by an overgrowth of scar tissue (keloids).

·         Bloodborne diseases. If the equipment used to create your tattoo is contaminated with infected blood, you can contract various bloodborne diseases, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, tetanus and HIV — the virus that causes AIDS.

·         MRI complications. Rarely, tattoos or permanent makeup may cause swelling or burning in the affected areas during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams. In some cases — such as when a person with permanent eyeliner has an MRI of the eye — tattoo pigments may interfere with the quality of the image.

Medication or other treatment may be needed if you develop an allergic reaction, infection or other skin problem. In some cases, the tattoo may need to be removed. Keep in mind that tattoo inks are classified as cosmetics, so they aren't regulated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Insist on safety precautions

To make sure your tattoo will be applied safely, answer these questions:

·         Who does the tattooing? Go to a reputable tattooing studio that employs only properly trained employees. Keep in mind that regulation requirements and licensing standards vary from state to state. Check with your city, county or state health department for information on local licensing and regulations.

·         Does the tattoo artist wear gloves? Make sure the tattoo artist washes his or her hands and wears a fresh pair of protective gloves for each procedure.

·         Does the tattoo artist use proper equipment? Make sure the tattoo artist removes a needle and tubes from sealed packages before your procedure begins. Any pigments, trays and containers should be unused as well.

·         Does the tattoo artist sterilize nondisposable equipment? Make sure the tattoo artist uses a heat sterilization machine (autoclave) to sterilize all nondisposable equipment after each customer. Instruments and supplies that can't be sterilized with an autoclave — including drawer handles, tables and sinks — should be disinfected with a commercial disinfectant or bleach solution after each use.

Also ask yourself whether you truly want to invest in permanent body art. Choose the location of the tattoo carefully. Don't get a tattoo if you're under the influence of alcohol or drugs or worry that you might regret the tattoo later.

Take good care of your tattoo

How you care for your new tattoo depends on the type and extent of work done. Typically, however, you'll need to:

·         Remove the bandage after 24 hours. Apply an antibiotic ointment to the tattooed skin while it's healing.

·         Keep the tattooed skin clean. Use plain soap and water and a gentle touch. Pat — don't rub — the area dry.

·         Use moisturizer. Apply a mild moisturizer to the tattooed skin several times a day.

·         Avoid sun exposure. Keep the tattooed area out of the sun for at least a few weeks.

·         Choose clothing carefully. Don't wear anything that would stick to the tattoo.

·         Allow up to 2 weeks for healing. Don't pick at any scabs, which increases the risk of infection and can damage the design and cause scarring.

If you think your tattoo may be infected or you're concerned that your tattoo isn't healing properly, contact your doctor. If you're interested in tattoo removal, ask your dermatologist about laser surgery or other options for tattoo removal.

Remedies for chapped lips

Winter is not the only time when one has chapped lips. Smokers and people who generally have a dry skin, suffer from this problem throughout the year. Here are some home-made remedies for people who have chapped lips.

1. Dehydration is a major reason for chapped lips. So to avoid chapping of lips, try drinking at least 2-3 litres of water everyday.

2. It is important that your diet comprises of green leafy vegetables, carrots, whole grains, tomatoes. This is because all these have Vitamin A in it, and this helps repair damaged skin.

3. Try dabbing a little coconut oil on your lips at regular intervals.

4. Rub a slice of cucumber on your lips. This is quite an effective method for chapped lips.

5. Also applying honey on your lips is a good way to avoid chapped lips. When this dries up, dab a little vaseline over it. After around 15 minute, rub off both the honey and vaseline off your lips using a Q-tip in just two gentle strokes. Do this around twice a day.

6. Aloe vera is known to be a healing agent for damaged skin. Applying aloe vera gel on your lips cures chapped lips.

7. Apply milk cream before getting to bed.

However, if you have a severe condition of chapped lips which bleed and cause inflammation, consult a doctor.

Ask mom, not me!

Whom do you go up to when you want to buy an expensive dress or the newly launched playstation? Is it your mother or father who gives in to all your demands? Or, do they subtly reject your plea by passing the buck to each other?

Whenever Disha D wants extra pocket money or permission to go out for a late party, her parents can never come to a conclusion.

"It's been like this for years. My father is out of town most of the time due to business. So, my mother always asks me to get his permission. When I get in touch with him, he says please ask your mother, I am busy," says Disha who calls this entire process a merry-go-round experience.

Dr Seema Darode, clinical psychologist, says, "There can be various reasons for such kind of behaviour. One of the reasons could be that the parent does not want to create a bad image by refusing the child. So, he or she plays it safe by passing the buck. The other reason could be that the parent is not assertive and wants to avoid any argument." She adds that, instead of avoiding a discussion, parents should sit down and explain to the child why they have refused in the first place.
And what do the parents feel about this?

Clare Rodriques, mother of a teenage daughter, says, "There are many things which we know is wrong for her, but do not know how to put it to her. So, in such cases, we just keep passing it on to each other. Today, children are unpredictable, and you never know how they will react. Hence, we prefer to delay the situation than take a decision at that moment." She says that the resentment after refusal is the reason she prefers to avoid taking a call.

The youngsters do not enjoy such a situation, too. Abhishek Deshmukh, a student says, "Whenever I ask my mother for a particular thing, she sends me to my father. He, in turn, does the same thing. They continue to do that for days till I give up."

Abhishek feels that it's unfair on their part to behave in such a manner. Instead of playing the passing game, the parents need to talk straight with the child. If he/she is bright, the kid will understand: in the long, if not the short, run.

Understanding Menopause

Menopause is the permanent end of menstruation and fertility, defined as occurring 12 months after your last menstrual period.

Menopause is a natural biological process, not a medical illness. Even so, the physical and emotional symptoms of menopause can disrupt your sleep, sap your energy and — at least indirectly — trigger feelings of sadness and loss.

Even though menopause is not a disease, you shouldn't hesitate to seek treatment for severe symptoms. Many effective treatments are available, from lifestyle adjustments to hormone therapy.

Technically, you don't actually "hit" menopause until it's been one year since your final menstrual period. In the United States, that happens at about age 51, on average.

But in the months or years leading up to that point, you might experience these signs and symptoms:

·         Irregular periods

·         Decreased fertility

·         Vaginal dryness

·         Hot flashes

·         Sleep disturbances

·         Mood swings

·         Increased abdominal fat

·         Thinning hair

·         Loss of breast fullness

When to see a doctor
Schedule regular visits with your doctor during the years leading up to menopause (perimenopause) and the years after menopause (postmenopause) for preventive health care as well as care of medical conditions that may occur with aging.

If you've skipped a period but aren't sure you've started the menopausal transition, you may want to see your doctor to determine whether you're pregnant. Always seek medical advice if you have bleeding from your vagina after menopause.

Menopause can result from:

·         Natural decline of reproductive hormones. As you approach your late 30s, your ovaries start making less estrogen and progesterone, the hormones that regulate menstruation. During this time, fewer potential eggs are ripening in your ovaries each month, and ovulation is less predictable. Also, the post-ovulation surge in progesterone — the hormone that prepares your body for pregnancy — becomes less dramatic. Your fertility declines, partially due to these hormonal effects.

These changes become more pronounced in your 40s. Your menstrual periods may become longer or shorter, heavier or lighter, and more or less frequent, until eventually, your ovaries stop producing eggs, and you have no more periods. It's possible, but very unusual, to menstruate every month right up to your last period. More likely, you'll experience some irregularity in your periods.

·         Hysterectomy. A hysterectomy that removes your uterus, but not your ovaries, usually doesn't cause menopause. Although you no longer have periods, your ovaries still release eggs and produce estrogen and progesterone. But an operation that removes both your uterus and your ovaries (total hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy) does cause menopause, without any transitional phase. Your periods stop immediately, and you're likely to have hot flashes and other menopausal signs and symptoms.

·         Chemotherapy and radiation therapy. These cancer therapies can induce menopause, causing symptoms such as hot flashes during the course of treatment or within three to six months.

·         Primary ovarian insufficiency. Approximately 1 percent of women experience menopause before age 40. Menopause may result from primary ovarian insufficiency — when your ovaries fail to produce normal levels of reproductive hormones — stemming from genetic factors or autoimmune disease, but often no cause for primary ovarian insufficiency can be found.

Several chronic medical conditions can develop after menopause:

·         Cardiovascular disease. When your estrogen levels decline, your risk of cardiovascular disease increases. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women as well as in men.

·         Osteoporosis. This condition causes bones to become brittle and weak, leading to an increased risk of fractures. During the first few years after menopause, you may lose bone density at a rapid rate, increasing your risk of osteoporosis. Postmenopausal women are especially susceptible to fractures of their hips, wrists and spine.

·         Urinary incontinence. As the tissues of your vagina and urethra lose their elasticity, you may experience a frequent, sudden, strong urge to urinate, followed by an involuntary loss of urine (urge incontinence), or the loss of urine with coughing, laughing or lifting (stress incontinence). Strengthening pelvic floor muscles with Kegel exercises or using a topical vaginal estrogen may help relieve symptoms of incontinence.

·         Weight gain. Many women gain weight during the menopausal transition. You may need to eat less — perhaps as many as 200 to 400 fewer calories a day — and exercise more, just to maintain your current weight.

Calories in shampoo making you fat

A new study has found that the reason most of us are unable to shed the fat in our body, is because of the " chemical calories" present in beauty products such as shampoo, body lotions and soap that we use.

Doctors at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York claim that phthalates, chemical ingredients in 70 per cent of cosmetics as well as many household cleaning products, are responsible for throwing the body's natural weight control system, a delicate balance of hormones, off kilter.

The researchers suggested that once exposed to phthalates through daily use of such beauty products, the chances of childhood obesity and weight problems in adults become high.

The researchers meted out the study on girls living in the inner city area of East Harlem, by measuring their exposure to phthalates and analysing the children's urine.

"The heaviest girls have the highest levels of phthalates in their urine," the Daily Mail quoted Professor Philip Landrigan, a paediatrician and the study author, as saying.

"It goes up as the children get heavier, but it's most evident in the heaviest kids," he added.

Another substance, Bisphenol-A (BPA), also present in containers and bottles, has also been found to provide "chemical calories".

It's the fact they are absorbed into the body that causes most concern. Billed as "endocrine disruptors", they are known to affect the glands and hormones that regulate numerous bodily functions.

According to Zoe Harcombe, nutritionist and author of the Obesity Epidemic, even the slightest disruption to hormone levels "is very bad news" for someone trying to lose weight.

"In men, phthalates and other chemicals have an anti-testosterone capacity that has been linked to obesity," she said.

"In women they mess up our basic genetic hormone balance so that you get disruptions similar to those that might occur during the menopause or at puberty," she added.

Single parent? Tips for raising a child alone

Raising a child on your own can be stressful. If you're a single parent, understand how to cope with the pressure, find support and nurture your child.
If you're raising a child on your own, you're in good company. Single-parent families are more common than ever. Know how to manage some of the special challenges single parents experience and what you can do to raise a happy, healthy child.

What are the most common single-parent challenges?

Child rearing can be difficult under any circumstances. Without a partner, the stakes are even higher. As a single parent, you might have sole responsibility for all aspects of day-to-day child care. This can result in added pressure, stress and fatigue. If you're too tired or distracted to be emotionally supportive or consistently discipline your child, behavioral problems might arise. In addition, single-parent families generally have lower incomes and less access to health care. Juggling work and child care can be financially difficult and socially isolating. You might also worry about the lack of a male or female parental role model for your child.

How can a single parent deal with these challenges?

To reduce stress in your single-parent family:

·         Show your love. Remember to praise your child. Give him or her your unconditional love and support.

·         Create a routine. Structure — such as regularly scheduled meals and bedtimes — helps your child know what to expect.

·         Prioritize family time. Set aside time each day to play, read or simply sit with your child.

·         Find quality child care. Although an older sibling can sometimes care for a younger sibling, don't rely on an older child as your only baby sitter. Be careful about asking a new friend or partner to watch your child. If you need regular child care, look for a qualified caregiver who can provide stimulation in a safe environment.

·         Set reasonable limits. Explain house rules and expectations to your child — such as speaking respectfully and picking up after yourself — and be careful to enforce them. Work with the other caregivers in your child's life to ensure you're providing consistent discipline. Consider re-evaluating certain limits, such as your child's computer time or curfew, when he or she demonstrates the ability to accept more responsibility.

·         Don't feel guilty. Don't blame yourself or spoil your child to try to make up for being a single parent.

·         Take care of yourself. Include physical activity in your daily routine, eat a healthy diet and get plenty of sleep. Arrange time to do activities you enjoy alone or with close friends.

·         Lean on others. Just because you're a single parent doesn't mean you have to do everything yourself. Work out a carpool schedule with other parents. Join a support group for single parents or seek social services. Call on trusted loved ones, friends and neighbors for help. Faith communities can be helpful resources, too.

·         Stay positive. Your mood and attitude can affect your child. It's OK to be honest with your child if you're having a difficult time, but remind him or her that things will get better. Try to keep your sense of humor when dealing with everyday challenges.

How should a single parent talk to a child about separation or divorce?

Many single-parent families are the result of divorce or separation. If this is the case in your family, talk to your child about the changes you're facing. Listen to your child's feelings and try to answer his or her questions honestly — avoiding unnecessary details or negativity about the other parent. Remind your child that he or she did nothing to cause the divorce or separation and that you'll always love him or her. A counselor might be able to help you and your child talk about problems, fears or concerns. Try to regularly communicate with your child's other parent about your child's care and well-being to help him or her adapt.

How can a single parent handle dating?

If you're dating, consider the fact that your new romantic partner will have an impact on your child. Look for a partner who will treat both you and your child with respect. Consider waiting until you've established a solid relationship with someone before introducing him or her to your child. When you're ready to make the introduction, explain to your child some of your new partner's positive qualities. Don't expect your new partner and your child to become close immediately, however. Give them time to get to know each other and develop a relationship.

How can a single parent address the lack of a male or female parental role model for a child?

If your child's other parent isn't involved in his or her life, you might worry about the lack of a male or female parental role model in your child's life. To send positive messages about the opposite sex:

·         Look for opportunities to be positive about the opposite sex. Point out accomplishments or positive characteristics of members of the opposite sex in your family, the community or even the media. Avoid making broad, negative statements about the opposite sex. 

15-minute workout can keep you fit

A 15-minute workout at the gym helps keep you young as well as fit, according to a study.

Researchers found that brief vigorous exercise tends to slow the ageing process.

Just 15 minutes of energetic activity a day reduces stress and prevents the deterioration of vital cells which lead to us feeling and looking older, reports express.co.uk.

Even if we are stressed, which tends to speed up the ageing process, we can hold time at bay by working up a sweat.

Psychologist Eli Puterman, who led the groundbreaking research, said the study is built on previous work that showed how changes in DNA result in ageing.

"We have extended those findings to show that, in fact, there are things we can do about it," said Puterman.

"If we maintain the levels of physical activity recommended by public

health bodies we can prevent the damage that psychological stress may have on our body," he added.

Get along with colleagues, live longer

People who have a good peer support system at work may live longer than those who don't.

This effect of peer social support was most pronounced amongst those aged between 38 and 43 years. Yet, similar support from workers' supervisors had no effect on mortality, the researchers found.

Besides, men who felt like they had control and authority to make decisions at work also experienced this "protective effect", according to the study reported in the journal Health Psychology.

Researchers rated peer social support as high if participants reported that their co-workers were helpful in solving problems and that they were friendly.

Researchers at Tel Aviv University looked at the medical records of 820 adults who were followed for 20 years -- from 1988 to 2008.

These workers came from some of Israel's largest firms in finance, insurance, public utilities, health care and manufacturing, according to a Tel Aviv statement.

They reported working on average 8.8 hours a day. One-third of them were women; 80 per cent were married with children; and 45 per cent had at least 12 years of formal education.

Asked why workplace control was positive for men but not women, lead researcher Arie Shirom said that for employees in blue-collar type of jobs, high levels of control were found in jobs typically held by men, rather than jobs typically held by women.

Smoking ups lung disease risk

Source: Times of India - Rejuvenate

Scientists have found that approximately one out of every twelve adult smokers have abnormal lung densities present on chest computed tomography (CT) images suggestive of interstitial lung disease which is associated with substantial reductions in lung volumes.

In addition, despite being positively associated with smoking, these lung densities were inversely not associated with emphysema.

It is increasingly acknowledged that interstitial lung disease may evolve prior to the development of symptoms. Although it is known that smoking can cause some forms of interstitial lung disease, the prevalence of these chest CT scan abnormalities and their effect on lung volumes had been unclear.

Beauty tips for natural beauty

Source: Times of India - Rejuvenate

The popular saying beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder may hold true to an extent, but restricting beauty to a phrase is not fair, especially when we can make use of various natural beauty tips to enhance our looks and overall appearance. Today, the beauty stores are flooded with a vast range of chemical beauty products. Though the “look” and “feel” of these big brands may often tempt us, we should never forget the benefits of using homemade beauty and skincare recipes, organic beauty products and natural beauty products.

Free Beauty Tips

1. Sleeping on your back will prevent many wrinkles and breakouts on your face, and even wrinkles in your cleavage area.

2. Wearing clothes that are tight make you look heavier. Even a slim girl can bulge over too-tight jeans.

3. Put on a coat of clear nail polish before a colored polish to keep your nails from discoloring.

4. Being angry really does take away from your beauty now and will result in more wrinkles later.

5. Wearing less make-up makes you look younger.

6. Vitamins and minerals are needed for health and beauty, but more is not always better. Too much Vitamin A or Selenium can cause hair loss. There is nothing beautiful about losing your hair.

7. If you are unhappy with a hair conditioner, it will still make a great “shaving cream” for your legs in the shower.

8. When shaving, don’t stretch the skin or you could cause ingrown hairs by shaving hair off slightly under the skin.

9. Drink plenty of water and get eight hours of sleep every day.

10. Tighten bra straps as they stretch out, or buy a new bra when they can’t tighten any further, to keep the bosom looking young and perky.

11. Instead of shaving over and over, with the hairs coming in darker and thicker each time, try waxing. Waxing to remove hair will result in softer hairs each time and result in permanent hair loss after a few sessions. Aussie Nad’s is an all-natural product which is easy to use.

12. Sleeping on two or three pillows at a time, or on an Acid Reflux Sleep Wedge will help get rid of dark circles under your eyes.

13. Exercise while dieting is a must or your skin will be too large (and saggy) for your smaller body. It is much, much tougher to tighten skin after your body shrinks than as you go.

14. After washing your face, rinse in cold water (fair-skinned people should use cool instead of cold) to close the pores and tighten the facial muscles.

15. If you are out of quick-dry spray for nails, dip your fingers into a bowl of ice-cold water. (Don’t to touch the sides of the bowl.) Your nails will dry very quickly.

16. Good posture can make you look much slimmer.

17. Wearing a low heel will give you better posture than wearing flat shoes.

18. Renew thick nail polish by adding a few drops of fingernail polish remover to the bottle.

19. Make a nail polish bottle not get stuck closed, put a thin coat of Vaseline inside the lid.

20. Clean hair brushes occasionally with dish soap and borax. In a dishpan of very warm water, add 1/2 cup of borax and a few drops of liquid dish soap. Swish the brushes to stir, rinse, and let air dry. Scrub any stubborn spots with a used toothbrush.

Author: Dr.Mike Boucher