How to gain lean muscle

1. Train with challenging weights in the six to 12 rep range

Adding lean muscle (called hypertrophy) is achieved with challenging weights in the rep range of six. Hypertrophy is the process of increasing the number of cells within an organ or tissue (such as muscle tissue), thereby increasing its overall size. If you train with higher reps you surpass this stage and train your muscles for endurance rather than lean muscle gain.

2. Train at least three times a week with weights

Muscle growth occurs through adaptation. You need to stress the muscles often enough to elicit the adaptation response. The muscle gets stronger and bigger, due to the stress placed upon it. Training also needs to be challenging.

3. Eat plenty of protein

Protein is the building block of muscle tissue (among many other tissues in the body). When you are training hard you need to ensure you are getting enough protein to aid with recovery and repair of your muscle cells in order to achieve hypertrophy. Protein will also help keep you fuller for longer and it has a thermic effect, meaning that it takes additional energy/calories to digest, so it’s also great for fat loss.

4. Reduce your intake of carbohydrates but don’t eliminate them 

You can’t burn fat in the presence of insulin and every time you ingest sugars or carbohydrates, your body releases insulin. Yet carbohydrates are beneficial for brain fuel and your body’s preferred energy source, as well as for muscle recovery - so don’t eliminate them even. The best time to eat carbohydrates is around your training times – before, and especially after, a challenging workout.

5. Eat more vegies

Not only are vegies low in calories and packed with nutrients, but they also have a high thermic effect, meaning they use a lot of energy just to digest (particularly if eaten raw or as close to raw as you can manage).

6. Eat enough food

One of the biggest mistakes women make is not eating enough to fuel their body and assist with their fat loss and lean muscle gain goals. You need to eat regular meals packed with protein, some complex carbs, lots of vegies and some good fats. Starving yourself is only going to slow down your metabolism and see you gain weight long term, making it harder to get it off and keep it off.

7. Get enough rest and sleep

Many overlook the importance of sleep, but if you don’t get enough sleep you can’t function properly and this has two negative outcomes. The first is that you are unable to work to your full potential or hard enough in your training sessions. The second is that when you are tired, it messes with your hormones making it much harder to resist cravings.

8. Don’t overdo the cardio

If you want to lower your body fat and gain lean muscle too much cardio is counter-productive - especially the popular long, slow kind such as long distance running or cycling. Muscle wastage occurs when performing a lot of long duration cardio, so instead try 2-3 short, high intensity sessions and only add longer, more moderate sessions as a last resort. The aim should always be to do as little cardio as possible if body re-comp osition is your goal.

9. Hide the scales

When you change your body recomposition for the better, you add lean muscle weight (while reducing fat weight) so you may not see a huge drop on the scale but you will definitely see it in the mirror and by how your clothes fit.

10. Be patient

Body recomposition takes time - 12 weeks is a great time frame. If you are looking for rapid ‘weight’ loss, you will find yourself losing precious muscle tissue instead of fat.

Wellness and fitness for Women 2014

Here are 10 ideas for females to keep fit and healthy:

1. Staying healthier starts with a proper and balanced diet. Know and observe the right body program weight for your age. Check with your physician to learn what foods you should avoid and follow your eating self-discipline workouts. If you are trying to decrease some body program weight, foods with excellent calories should be left out from your foods. Food with excellent fiber and low fat should be included a priority in your list instead of red meat, carbohydrates and human extra fat.

2. Drink plenty of water. Consuming at least eight glasses of water everyday. This cleans one's whole body program from toxins. It is also advised for nursing females to increase drinking habits to keep one's whole body program hydrated.

3. Take Vitamins and Supplements. Do not neglect your Calcium mineral nutrient mineral.  Sufficient Calcium mineral nutrient intake is beneficial for females of all ages. This has been proven to avoid having pains and Pre-Menstrual Period (PMS) Symptoms. It also stops Weak bones especially for females. Complement E increases strong immune program. Ladies who go through the change of life period should take Complement E-400 as it stops perspiration at night and hot quick quick flashes. Also, Complement E is said to be best in avoiding collections and wrinkles when aging.

4. Quit smoking cigarettes cigarettes. If you are smoking cigarettes cigarettes, stop. It is also a big “NO” for mothers-to-be, as this will affect the of the baby. Expecting females who smoking cigarettes cigarettes may pass the risky content of cigarettes to children through the veins. Recent surveys have shown that females cigarettes customers are more susceptible to diseases than men cigarettes customers. Ladies who smoking cigarettes cigarettes have a risky of getting chests malignancies. Also limit your booze.

 2014 Fitness for Women- Stay Fit and Healthy! 

5. Incorporate workouts in yourself. Take a walk after work, use staircases instead of lift or play with your kids when you are at home. Home workouts are also effective especially when you do not have a opportunity to go to the gym and would like to decrease some body program weight. Yoga exercises workouts and Yoga exercises workouts are only a few of the many effective workouts you can do at home. Exercises help in reducing the possibility of heart diseases.

6. Avoid stress. Many females are susceptible to too much stress. Stress has been known as cause to many medical concerns. As much as possible take a opportunity to relax. Read a top seller, hang out with friends and engage into sports. Engage yourself by going to companies or you can do some purchasing. And do not neglect to get enough sleep to get back your energy.

7. Use sun block to protected your skin from the risky rays of the sun. Wear hats when under the sun to protected your skin. Too much sun is bad for your skin. The skin is susceptible to cancer when exposed to too much sunlight. It also rates up the aging of skin cells, which causes collections and wrinkles to females.

8. Make sure to check out your dental practitioner to keep that beautiful smile. Always have it cleaned to avoid space and bad breath.

9. Visit your Doctor. Ladies who are 18 and above should have their Physical Assessment annually especially for the Pap Apply test. Ladies who are forty and up should have their mammograms and the Breasts self-exam is inspired once puberty has been achieved and should be a habit as they mature

10. Safe sex is strongly recommended. Use birth control methods to avoid std's.

5 SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA

There was a great interview on NPR’s “Fresh Air” recently about the surprising health benefits of yoga. Western science/medicine is learning more about the health benefits of this ancient spiritual practice. Yoga is not just about flexibility and meditation, it can also lower your blood pressure, improve cardiovascular function and lower the risk of various diseases.

Eli Broad, a science writer for the New York Times, has written a new book called The Science of Yoga, which explores the history, risks and rewards of yoga. There is much more to yoga than most people might expect.

Here are a few of the ways that yoga can improve your health:

 SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA

1. Cardiovascular health: Most exercise is about boosting your heart rate – getting your blood pumping. Yoga has the opposite effect – it tends to lower the heart rate and reduce blood pressure. But this can be hugely beneficial to your health because yoga relaxes you, lowers your blood pressure, and relaxes your heart. Yoga has also been linked with lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
2. Emotional health: Many people suffer from stress, depression and anxiety. These mental illnesses can also have physical repercussions, as people try to relieve their emotional symptoms by eating too much, drinking too much, or not taking care of their bodies because their minds are unwell. Yoga can help relieve emotional distress by helping people feel calmer, more relaxed, more at peace. Yoga can increase feelings of pleasure and well-being, making it easier to take on the challenges of daily life.
3. Flexibility: Yoga increases the flexibility of the spine and other bones and muscles throughout the body. By holding various yoga poses, you strengthen your core and other muscles that you probably don’t get to use very often. It’s a full body workout! In one study, people gained a 35% increase in flexibility in just 8 weeks of practicing yoga.
4. Posture: If you tend to slouch or suffer from back pain, neck strain or soreness in your shoulders, yoga can help you sit and stand straighter. The reason is that yoga develops the deep core muscles like the abdominals. Yoga also makes you more aware of your body so you can correct your posture and prevent slouching.
5. Breathing: Yoga can increase lung capacity by deepening and lengthening your breathing.

One of the interesting ideas from the NPR interview with “Science of Yoga” author William Broad is that in the not-too-distant future, yoga might be prescribed by Western doctors as a way to treat chronic health conditions. Just as dentists recommend that people brush their teeth each day, doctors might soon recommend that people practice yoga each day as a way to maintain good health, lower their heart rate and reduce their emotional stress.
Medical science is still learning a lot of fascinating new information about how the ancient practice of yoga can benefit people’s health. Even though yoga has been practiced (starting in India) for 5,000 years, perhaps it will become “new” again not only as a popular fitness activity, but as a therapeutic way to improve people’s health.

Acne and its treatment

Acne is a menace. However, it’s not something that cannot be tackled. There are loads of acne skin care products around. We can classify acne skin care products into 3 broad categories –
* Preventive or general acne skin care products
* Over-the-counter, specialised acne skin care products
* On-prescription acne skin care products.

The general acne skin care products are the ones that are used as acne-prevention measure. These include cleansers, make-up removers and similar products that help prevent acne. In the real sense, these acne skin care products are just those that should anyway be part of your daily routine. However, some of these are more oriented to act like an acne skin care product. These acne skin care products act against the causes of acne e.g. limiting the production of sebum/oil and preventing clogging of skin pores. Basically, these acne skin care products prevent the oil from getting trapped in pores and hence hamper the growth of bacteria that lead to acne. The general acne skin care products also include exfoliation products like skin peels. These work towards removing dead skin cells, hence reducing the possibility of pore-clogging and bacteria development.

Then there are specialised acne skin care products that are available over-the-counter i.e. without the need of a prescription. These include products like vanishing creams which extract the extra oil from the skin. Most of these acne skin care products are based on benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, both of which are the enemies of bacteria (and hence acne). You should start with a product that has lower concentration of benzoyl peroxide (e.g. 5%) and see how your skin responds to it.  Alpha-hydroxy-acid based moisturizers are also popular as acne skin care products. You might have to try a few, before you zero-in on the acne skin care product that is effective for you. If nothing seems to work, you should contact a dermatologist.

On-prescription acne skin care products are the ones that are prescribed by a dermatologist. This can include ointments that can be applied on the affected area or oral antibiotics or just any topical treatment. Dermatologist could also suggest a minor surgical procedure to remove the contents of pustules.  However, never try to squeeze or do this by yourself, it can lead to permanent damage of your skin.  Your doctor could also prescribe a hormone-based treatment (since hormonal changes are also known to cause acne). Such acne skin care products are known to be very effective in some cases.
So, with all those acne skin care products, tackling acne is not that difficult.

RICE BRAN OIL BENEFITS FOR SKIN AND HAIR

Today, let’s look at rice bran oil benefits for skin and hair:

Being a big fan of natural skin care products, I cant help but mention wonderful benefits of rice bran oil, which is not only great for cooking and beneficial for our overall health, but it also can be efficiently used for skin careand hair care.

Rice bran oil is a well kept beauty secret of many Asian and, especially, Japanese ladies. This oil is rich in vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants. In Asian countrieswomen use rice bran oil not only for dressing up their salads, but also, they apply it directly on the skin and hair.

Rice bran oil is a natural antioxidant

Nowadays, almost all anti aging skin care products and facial creams are labeled with the word “antioxidants”, which are actually substances and vitamins that can fight free radicals, thus, preventing aging process; but the only difference, that the antioxidants in creams are packed with chemicals and preservatives, which aren’t very beneficial for the beauty of our skin. (This is one of the main reasons why I completely stopped using facial creams and started my journey of investigating natural skin care products.) Rice bran oil, on the other hand, is completely free from all unnecessary (harmful) ingredients and it can provide us only with benefits.

Rice bran oil benefits for skin: (it can be applied directly on your face, all over your body or it can be mixed with your usual skin care products)

- Rich in Vitamin E and fatty acids, rice bran oil is able to deeply penetrate into skin’s layers, nourishing it from within, making your skin very soft and velvety,

- it improves skin’s elasticity, making it appear more youthful and plump,

- it hydrates the skin and helps it to retain moisture, thus, making your skin softer and smoother,

- rice bran oil boosts skin’s natural regeneration process,

- it can help to renew and improve skin’s surface,

- rice bran oil nourishes skin cells with vitamins and antioxidants, slowing down and preventing aging process,

- it improves overall complexion and helps to even out the skin tone,

- helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines (also helps to prevent them),

- rice bran oil doesn’t clog pores,

- it naturally helps to protect the skin from sun damage,

-  it’s easily absorbed into the skin, so it’s not likely to increase oiliness,

- helps to brighten and, even, slightly whiten the skin,

- rice bran oil has anti-inflammatory properties and can help sooth and calm down irritated skin,

- it adds youthful glow to your skin,

- helps to protect the skin from external aggressions: such as wind, cold, polluted city environment and, as mentioned above, rice bran oil can protect the skin from harmful sun damage, working as natural sun block,

Rice bran is also very beneficial for your hair and can be used in hair masks and for scalp massage:

- it can rejuvenate dull looking hair, making your locks shinier and healthier looking,

- protects your hair from sun damage,

- normalizes oiliness of your scalp,

- rice bran oil massage can efficiently help to fight dandruff,

- it can strengthen and nourish your hair,

- rice bran oil can help prevent split ends, if you apply it regularly and make rice bran oil hair masks,

- regular use of this oil can make your hair thicker and easily manageable,

- it helps strengthen and nourish the roots of your hair…

The benefits of this natural beauty product are countless…Rice bran oil also can deliver amazing benefits, if you use it in cooking. No wonder that this oil is widely used and praised by many and is considered to be the oil of health, beauty and youth by numerous Asian women.

(Make sure your are not allergic to the ingredients of natural beauty products, before using homemade treatments.)

Have you ever used rice bran oil? Please, share your thoughts in the comment’s section below.

Stay beautiful!

Simple Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Oily Skin

There are different kinds of skin textures that people have. Some people are blessed to have normal skin which has a balanced oil and dry combination while other skin types are oily, dry and combination skin. Every type of skin has its characteristic feature. While dry skin ends up looking dull and cracked and needs moisturizing when it is cold and dry, the oily skin needs to be looked after as it is prone to develop acne and become ugly. Among all the skin types, those who have oily skin suffer the most during their puberty and even in later years, this kind of skin is sure to trap dirt due to the oil content and leads to the formation of whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and so forth.

Causes Of Oily Skin

Oily skin is usually the genetic makeup of a person for which the sebum cells which secrete oily under the outer skin layer secrete excess oil to moisturize the skin above. The causes for oily skin are several:

1. Genetics is the main reason for one having oily skin. If parents have oily skin, the children are likely to develop oily skin as well. Oily skin is characterized by larger sebaceous glands that lie below the skin cells and secrete excess oil.
2. Often the overuse of skin care products, such as harsh cleansing product, exfoliation and scrubbing may lead to excess oil being secreted by the sebaceous glands and leading to oily skin
3. Seasonal variation also has a lot to do with skin types. If there is high level of heat and humidity, there will be a rise in the oil production in the skin in order to protect the skin from the heat and the sun. Again, when the air is dry in winter, the skin gets dehydrated and the oil secreted is required to compensate for the dryness felt.
4. Oily skin could also be caused by birth control or other hormonal control pills. Any medication could causes dehydration and that would lead to an excess oil secretion in order to compensate for the dryness felt
5. Stress also has a role to play. The androgen hormones lead to more oil production when the body is stressed and that could lead to excess oil on the skin.

Symptoms Of Oily Skin

It is known that oily skin is easy to spot. Those who have oily skin, usually have shiny skin that shines with sweat and oil when exposed to the heat. There are certain characteristics of oily skin which makes it easy o spot:
•    The oily skin will have a shine on it especially when the sun or the heat leads to sweating
•    The pores are larger on such skin
•    The blemishes or the blackheads that form on this skin make it easy to spot
•    The skin often has a coarse texture specially with age
•    Oily skin is usually full of blemishes specially if one has acne when they were young
•    Acne scars are predominant on such skin

Simple Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Oily Skin

1.    Cleansing Routine

The one way to keep oily skin under control is to have a proper cleaning ritual set up. This has to be followed with regularity.
•    A mild soap should be used to wash the face at least two to three times in a day
•    If one has been out, the face and the neck should be washed after coming in from outdoors
•    If the rest of the body has oily skin too, proper cleaning should be done with mild soap during bath

2.    Use Of Astringent And Toner

It is necessary not only to wash one’s face but to follow the three step process:
•    One needs to use an astringent to remove the dirt on the surface
•    After that a mild soap or face wash should be used and the face washed with tepid water
•    The toner should be used to close the pores after the face is dried

3.    Use Of Water Based Moisturizer

•    Those who have oily skin usually stay away from moisturizer as their skin is oily
•    After washing the face and body, one could apply a water based moisturizer to retain the moisture content in the body

4.    Use Of Sunscreen

The sun is known to play havoc on the skin. It dries up the skin and makes the sebaceous glands secrete excess oil.
•    It is important to use water based sunscreen to protect oneself from the sun
•    The sunscreen should be chosen such that it does not clog up the pores and lead to formation of pimples

5.    Diet Changes

It has been seen that a lot depends on the diet that one follows. If one has oily skin, one has to take care of the following points:
•    Fried food and fatty food leads to excess oil secretion on the skin
•    Intake of high calorie or sweet food items also increases the chances of excess oil and pimple formation

6.    Intake Of Fresh Fruits And Vegetables

•    It is necessary to consume a balanced diet consisting of fresh fruits and vegetables
•    Food that is lightly cooked and nutritious will go a long way to maintain healthy looking skin

7.    Fluid Intake

The skin develops pimples due to the clogged pores which are covered with dirt and grime. If the blood circulation is increased then the detoxification process shows its results on one’s face.
•    It is beneficial to drink lots of water to flush out toxin
•    Fluid such as fresh fruit juices and others help to keep the skin hydrated an cool

8.    Caffeinated Beverages To Be Avoided

•    Intake of caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee needs to be moderated
•    These drinks heat up the system and cause excess oil to be secreted

9.    Carbonated Drinks To Be Avoided

•    Drinks like fizzy drinks and others high on sugar content should be avoided
•    Sweet and carbonated drinks are often linked to pimple formation on oily skin

10.    White Flour Based Food Products Should Be Avoided

White flour based food products usually consist of easy carbs that load up and increase the blood sugar levels in the body. It is better to opt for the whole grain versions like:
•    Multi gain or whole grain bread, pasta or brown rice consisting of complex carbs and fibers
•    These food items provide the necessary fiber to the system which also helps to detoxify the system

11.    Fried And Fat Food Items Need To Be Consumed In Moderation

It has been seen that, those in their puberty and having oily skin usually suffer from acne problems the most. While for them fried and junk food is hard to stay away from, they could make healthier choices like:
•    Opting for a wholegrain burger with lean meat
•    Opting for gilled dishes than fried ones

12.    Treatment Of Acne

While there are many over-the-counter medications which one can opt for, it is best to use masks or cleaning solutions that are prepared with beneficial natural ingredients.
•    Use of cucumber, lemon and other citric based fruits as masks is known to show effects
•    These masks will help to control the oil as well as they reduce the blemishes on the face

13.    Use Of Lime Or Lemon

•    It is beneficial to drink lemon juice with warm water and honey to cleanse the system
•    One could even use the lime juice as a mask along with ingredients like gram flour and cold milk
•    Lemon juice drinks is a great alternative to drinking fizzy drinks to help quench the thirst and balance out the excess oil content

14.    Egg Whites

While many might think that it is messy, however, a face mask of egg white is a great way to firm up the skin and to reduce the excess oil content from one’s face:
•    One would need to break an egg in such a way that the white is separated from the yolk
•    The yolk can be mixed with lime juice and pasted all over the face and neck as a mask
•    After the skin tightens up in ten or fifteen minutes, it can be washed off to reveal youthful and former skin.

15.    Use Of Clay Masks

•    There are many clay masks that are found in stores to help remove the excess oil from the skin
•    Not only is the excess oil removed, the clay mask tighten up and closes the pores

16.    Use Of Orange Peel

There are many readymade face masks that are available in stores but one can even make an orange peel face mask at home:
•    The orange peel need to be collected and dried
•    The dried orange peel can be made into a powder
•    This can be made into a paste for a great homemade mask

17.    Ensuring Physical Activities

There is nothing like sweating it out to get the oil and the dirt out.
•    When one does exercises the blood circulation helps to improve blood circulation to the face
•    The excess sweat drives out the dirt from the pores and makes them open up
•    A proper cleaning routine followed afterwards leads to fresh and less oily skin

18.    Rest Is Required

•    Increase of stress leads to build up of excess oil and clogged pores
•    Rest and sleep habits should be proper to keep stress and pimples at bay

Have you been on the lookout for oil free skin? How about remedies that are easily followed at home? Try the above tips for your benefit.

Effective Home Remedies To Fight Hair Loss

Most of the people lose 50-100 strands of hair every day. When hair is washed, people can lose up to 250 strands of hair. When you lose more hair from the scalp or from other parts of the body, you will be having hair loss. Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss. The hair grows about half an inch per month. About 90 % of a person’s hair will be in the growth phase at any given time. Another 10 % will be in the dormant stage and after 2-3 months these dormant hairs falls out.

Symptoms

• If you see large amount of hair on your pillow when you wake up in the morning you will be suffering from hair fall
• If you find more than normal hair left in the comb when you comb your hair, then you will be having hair loss problem.
• When hair loss occurs, men’s hair recedes from the forehead or from the crown of the head.
• Women will experience thinning of hair and the parting becomes wider and sees more of their scalp.
Sudden hair loss indicates underlying medical condition and requires identifying the problem causing the hair loss.

Causes

The important causes of hair fall or hair loss includes
• Hereditary conditions
• Stress
• Medical conditions such as anemia and autoimmune diseases and thyroid disorders
• Cancer
• Scalp infections
• Skin conditions like psoriasis, dermatitis
• Pregnancy
• Certain hairstyles which causes traction on the hair.
• Hair-pulling disorder
• Menopause
• Medications
Hair loss can appear in different ways depending on the cause. Some types of hair losses are temporary and some are permanent. It is possible to prevent the temporary loss of hair using various home remedies available.

Effective Home Remedies To Fight Hair Loss

1. Coconut Milk
Coconut milk has rich properties of nourishing hair tissues. It will help in effectively reducing hair loss.
• Scraps fresh coconut and grind the coconut scrapings in a blender.
• Squeeze the paste to extract coconut milk.
• Now apply this coconut milk extract generously on your hair and scalp and leave it on the hair for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Massage your scalp with the coconut milk.
• This will effectively help in preventing hair fall.
• Apply coconut milk on the scalp once every week to prevent hair fall.

2. Neem Leaves Juice
One of the most sought after herbs in India is the neem leaves as it has loads of medicinal properties. It is also an effective herb to treat hair loss in men and women.
• Boil fresh neem leaves in water until the water reduces to half its quantity.
• Cool this water and then wash your hair and scalp with this water mixture.
• Repeat this process once or twice a week regularly to prevent hair loss.

3. Honey And Olive Oil
• Add two tablespoons of honey and two tablespoons of olive oil in a bowl.
• Mix it well and to this mixture add a tablespoon of fresh cinnamon powder and make it a smooth paste.
• Apply this mixture on the scalp and your hair and leave it there for 20 to 25 minutes.
• This will help in soothing your hair and is effective in growing new hair.
• Apply this mixture on your scalp regularly every week to see visible results.

4. Aloe Vera Juice And Neem Paste
• Extract fresh juice from the aloe vera plant and add dried neem leaf powder to this juice.
• Mix it well and add a few drops of herbal amla oil to this mixture.
• Now apply this mixture on your scalp and hair evenly so that it reaches every nook and corner.
• Keep it on the scalp for half an hour and then wash it off.
• Repeat this once or twice a week to enjoy lustrous hair.

5. Egg White And Curd Paste
• Take egg white of two eggs in a bowl and add two tablespoons of fresh curd or yoghurt to the egg white.
• Mix this well and then add a tablespoon of shikakai or neem powder that you get in the market to this mixture.
• Apply it generously on your scalp and leave it for 30 minutes.
• Wash it off and repeat every week to prevent hair fall.

6. Amla
• Heat coconut oil with dried amla until the color of the oil turns black.
• Cool this oil mixture and then apply it on your scalp.
• Massage your scalp with this hair oil mixture properly for 10 minutes.
• Leave it on the scalp for 30 minutes and then wash it off.
• Repeat once a week for effective results.

7. Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera juice is said to be very effective in preventing hair loss and is also a good goal to nourish your hair and scalp.
• You can apply pure aloe vera directly on your scalp.
• Just cut the aloe vera leaf in half and apply the juicy portion of the leaf on your scalp.
• This will prevent hair loss due to scalp dryness or irritation.
• Apply the aloe vera juice on your scalp and massage your scalp properly.
• Wait for a few hours and then wash it off with lukewarm water.
• Do this twice a week or effective results.

8. Oil Massage
• Applying coconut oil on your head everyday will help in preventing hair loss.
• Regular massage of your head with lukewarm hair oil every day for a few minutes before your bath will help in nourishing your scalp and improve blood flow.
• This will prevent hair loss.
• You can also use jojoba oil, neem oil, mustard oil and almond oil.

9. Homemade Brew
You can prepare a concoction in your home and apply it on your hair to prevent hair loss.
• Mix about 30 to 45 ml of vodka or alcohol with a teaspoon of pepper and pour this mixture in warm water.
• Wash your hair and scalp with this mixture once a week to reduce hair fall.

10. Onion And Honey Application
• Cut onion in half and apply the juicy part of the cut onion on your scalp evenly so that every area is covered.
• Now follow this by generously applying honey all over the scalp and massaging it into the scalp.
• Leave it there for a few minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water.
• Repeat this process once in ten days to prevent hair fall.

11. Lime Seeds
Lime seeds and black pepper combination are found to be effective in covering small bare patches on your scalp.
• Powder the dried lime seeds and add this to fresh grounded pepper powder.
• Mix these powders with small amount of water to make it a smooth paste.
• Apply in the areas of your scalp where you feel hair loss is prominent and massage it to rejuvenate your scalp.
• Repeat this process once a week to see hair growth in the affected area.

12. Avoid Junk Foods
All unhealthy eating habits and unhealthy lifestyle are also reasons for hair loss.
• Try to avoid junk foods and oily foods as far as possible.
• Increase the intake of water in order to remove toxins.
• Include moderate exercise to your routine to improve blood flow to your head and scalp to prevent hair loss.

13. Shana Seeds
• Make a paste of shana seeds in coconut or castor oil that is lukewarm.
• Now, apply this mixture on your scalp and massage it gently on to your scalp.
• Leave it to rest for half an hour and then rinse it off using a mild shampoo.
• Repeat for two days a week to see good results.

14. Eating A Balanced Diet
It is highly important to eat a balanced and nutritious diet to prevent hair fall.
• Make sure that you increase the amount of iron, vitamins and minerals intake in your daily diet to help prevent hair fall.
• Lots of greens and vegetables need to be included in your healthy diet to reduce hair loss.

15. Maintaining Hair
• Washing and brushing your hair properly will also help in preventing hair fall.
• It is also important for you to trim and prevent tearing of hair.
• Make sure that you get rid of split ends soon.

16. Tobacco Sauce
• Mixing your regular shampoo with a few drops of tobacco sauce is found to be effective to prevent hair fall.

17. Tea Decoction
• Wash off your hair with a mixture of tea decoction and lemon juice mixture to maintain the health of the hair and to prevent hair fall.

18. Reduce Blow Drying Your Hair
• Blow drying hair will damage hair follicles and dry out the scalp.
• Do not overuse hair dryer as this will result in hair fall.
Are you tired of seeing your hair fall regularly? Do you feel that you are suffering from moderate hair loss? If this is the case, then you will need to try out a few of the above mentioned home remedies to easily prevent hair fall.

10 Foods That Clean Your Facial Skin

Everyone wants clean, healthy, and great looking skin. Although moisturizers are great, as are certain facial products you can use at home, and different makeup products you can purchase, there are also several foods that will help clear your skin, and give you that young, glowing look you are in search of. With several different ingredients, healthy oils, and essential nutrients, these are 10 Food That cleans your facial skin, and will give you that young, healthy glow, and the all natural skin appearance you are looking for.

1. Avocados – Not only are they used in many facial products, but the skin as well as the fruit of the avocado are exceptionally high in Vitamin B. Niacin (b-3), is very important to smooth, healthy skin, and can help with the appearance of irritated, red, or puffy skin. If you choose this fruit, you can either consume it in a salad, in a smoothie, or on its own; or, you can choose to use the fruit as a facial rub, with other natural ingredients, to help with the skin’s overall appearance.

2. Berries – Vitamin C is another essential for healthy skin, and berries have it. From strawberries to blackberries, the vitamins will work to help build collagen fibers, and provide younger looking skin. Antioxidants are also very high in the berries you consume, and these are essential to helping with inflammation. Whether you consume smoothies on a regular basis, or just eat a few strawberries each day, they are great resources for healthier looking skin.

3. Cottage Cheese – Selenium and Vitamin E which are found in this food, help fight free radicals, as well as provide higher antioxidant counts for healthier looking skin. Certain reports also claim that cottage cheese can help prevent certain types of cancers, if eaten as part of a healthy diet plan.

4. Almonds (nuts) – Fatty acids found in these foods help maintain the cell membrane, and help remove harmful toxins from the body. They also help retain water, which gives the skin the plump, healthy look you want over your face and body. Plus, the healthy oils and fats in nuts are great for overall heart health, and maintaining a healthy weight, which is something everyone wants to do.

5. Potatoes – A baked potato can provide a high amount of copper the body needs, for a healthy glow. The high zinc and Vitamin C count also aid in creating more elastin in the skin, providing young, healthy, and vibrant looking skin, at all times of the day.

6. Healthy whole grains – Although grains that are low on the glycemic index cause a spike in blood sugars, whole grains are on the high end of the spectrum, meaning they are also going to help in keeping the young looking, healthy appearance you want, when you are considering skin care, and the best looking skin possible. You do have to make sure they are high in fiber (look for foods listed high by the Whole Grain Council), for the best results, and for the most benefits to your skin.

7. Flax seed – If you do not love fish, or other foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, flax seed oil is the perfect solution for you. The high omega-3 count is going to help with hydrating the body, diluting sebum levels, unclogging pores, and helping prevent and fight acne. The healthy oils found in this flax seed oil, will give the skin the natural glow, and will provide you with the health benefits you need, for young, healthy skin.

8. Yogurt – High in protein, yogurt is going to help create firmer, more elastic looking skin. Greek yogurt is even more beneficial, as it contains more than two times the amount of protein, and is high in fiber, as regular blends of yogurt that you would consume. As an added benefit, there are several great flavors, and you can go with plain if you add some berries, or honey, for a little more flavor.

9. Pepper – With green, yellow, orange, and red, not only are peppers fun and colorful on your plate, they can also help with the crow’s feet you experience below your eyes. Carotenoids (antioxidants in these peppers) help with wrinkle prevention, and they can also help to reduce wrinkles, for younger, and for fine and healthy looking skin, if eaten on a regular basis.

10. Mango – Not only is it a delicious fruit, it can also help with the overall look and health of your skin. Mango contains more than 80% of the Vitamin A you need to consume during the course of the day, and it can help maintain the skin, and overall appearance of it. The high levels of antioxidants also help fight off free radicals, meaning you are not going to notice premature, or aging skin, at a younger age than you would hope to. Plus, it is low in calories, and it is a great fruit to add to your diet regime.

Of course there are several other foods that you can include in the diet, that are going to help with the appearance of the skin, as well as with your overall health. From fish such as salmon, that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, to walnuts, that have the oil that will help soften the skin, there are several foods that you can choose from, for better, younger looking skin. Depending on your diet, and foods you enjoy, some options are going to be better than others, for certain dieters.

Regardless of the benefits you are looking for, or what kind of appearance you want your skin to have, these 10 Food That cleans your facial skin are not only going to provide a finer, younger appearance, they will also make you feel better. For heart health, as well as for the benefit of younger looking skin, these are 10 of the many great options and foods that you should consider adding to the diet on a regular basis, for the results, and great looking complexion, you seek.

How To Get Rid of Pimples

After navigating through yahoo answers regarding skin problems, I found girls desperately searching remedies to get rid of pimples. It is a kind of acne. Many natural remedies are available so it is better to use natural methods instead of UN-natural commercial creams or methods.

It normally occurs on shoulders or face. Most common symptoms are Black heads, white heads, pa-pules or crusting of skin bumps or redness of skin.

It is our suggestion to keep washing your face often to remove dirt & oil. But don’t get obsessed with it as washing face excessively can cause dryness of the skin. Below are methods to get rid of pimples. Also note that we are providing cure of normal or small acne (Pimples). If you find any serious acne problem on your skin, kindly refer to your doctor. Many times people don’t diagnose the issue & take every skin problem as a minor issue.

ICE

Wrap an ice cube in a cloth & apply it on pimples. Keep following the process for 1 – 2 min. It will get you rid of pimples overnight. Repeat the following process few times a day. It will reduce the swelling and clean the oil & dirt.

Lemon Juice

Lemon juice is great to help & get rid of pimples. Applying lemon juice on effected area is the simplest and fast cure of acne (Pimples). Apply lemon juice before sleeping. Don’t wash your face after applying & next day you will find positive effects.

Hot Compress

• Use good Face wash & scrub your skin.
• Take a cotton ball & soak it in hot water.
• Use the wet cotton balls on your pimples area for 20 – 25 minutes.
• Repeat the above process & dry your skin after it.
• Next step is to pop the pimples. They must be waterlogged now so easy to pop. Avoid pushing the pimples as bacteria might move inside.
• Apply any anti-bacterial solution to remove bacteria.
• Pimple will be gone in 2 days most probably.

How to prevent Pimple in future

Keep your face clean.

Avoid drinks which contain caffeine.

Keep yourself hydrated, It will keep you save from acne.

I Hope these cures will help you get rid of acne (Pimples). Do share your reviews if it helps or if you know any other method, do share it with us.

Skin Beauty Tips

Urdu Beauty tips for skin care, acne treatment tips, lips dryness treatment, wrinkles and freckles treatment

Acne on face is a very common skin problem. Here are some effective remedies to remove acne:

1: Prepare the mixture of honey and cinnamon powder together. Apply this paste before you go to bed and wash off the face next morning.


2: Milk not boiled mixed with gram flour has been proved effective for the daily wash of acne skin.

Remedies for removing pimples:-

The most common tip to get rid of pimples on face is using toothpaste on the pimple. Use the paste variety, not gel and gently apply a small drop directly on top of the blemish and let it dry. This will draw the pimple out.
Almond paste in combination with egg white and lemon juice can give effective results for you to fight pimples on the face.
Apply tomato juice on your face or at least apply it at that particular site of pimples and leave it for 15 minutes. After that rinse your face thoroughly with water.
Change your diet by removing greasy foods, soda pop, and sweets.

Remedies for removing wrinkles:-

Make the Paste by adding turmeric and sugarcane juice is great recipe to get rid of wrinkles and slow skin aging.
Rubbing the core of pineapple on the face and leaving it for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off works well on fine wrinkles.
Applying the pure castor oil regularly prevents wrinkles.

Skin Care and freshness

Skin care with various beauty tips related to changing eating and drinking habits and also related to make up and facial beauty

To follow the following tips all types of skin remain fresh.

1: Add one teaspoon of honey in a glass of water and take before breakfast in morning.

2: Do not use soap.

3: First message your face with the mixture of lukewarm water and face wash.

4: Now wash with simple water.

5: Keep your towel separate, do not use others.

6: After removing makeup clean your face properly.

7: Use base or cream according to your skin type.

8: Do not use any sort of cosmetics that is harmful to your skin.

9: Wash your face at least twice a day.

10: After removing makeup always use cleanser.

The best way of cleansing:

The best way of cleansing is to take some milk use it with cotton to clean your whole face, and after that make mixture of two tablespoon of rose water, one teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of curd and use it on your face and then wash your face. If you make this routine then your skin will remain fresh.