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Tips On How To Take Care Of Your Eyes

The eyes,  believe are the most beautiful feature on a woman’s face. They don’t just serve the purpose of seeing, but also reflect our moods. They are the most expressive asset that god has gifted us. The eyes can be playful and bring lots of excitement on a dull face.

 1. Regular eye check up: It is recommended that you should pay visit to an eye doctor every 3 months.

2. Exercise your eye muscles: While working or otherwise also one should exercise the eye muscles regularly. Don’t see the screen continuously. Try to focus on far off objects regularly.

*First of all, washing your hands regularly is something you need to do first.

*You can rub your palms, to generate heat. Close your eyes and place your palms such that you should not apply too much pressure on your eye ball.

* Move your eyes in such a manner that you can draw “8” with them.

* Move your eye upwards and downwards as far as possible. Repeat for 6-8 times. Blink few times to relax eye muscles. Repeat the exercise for right and left.

*Massage your eyes: Take two towels. Wet one in hot water and the other in cold water. Now press them slightly on the eyes alternately. But remember to end with the cold compress. For your eye lids, close your eyes and move your fingers in a circular motion over your eye lids. Make sure that you don’t apply too much pressure and your fingers are clean.

3. Ensure that your diet includes vitamin A , B complex and  vitamin C: that means  you should include lots of carrots, spinach, oranges, pumpkin, apricot, peaches, milk, pomegranate, beet root, apples, cod liver oil, cereal, nuts, liver and Amla. Vitamin B complex ensures redness is reduced and is also good for eyes sensitive to light. A healthy diet ensures healthy mucous membrane which line our tear glands and tear ducts.

take care of your eyes.

4. Careful choice of make-up: one should choose make-up products which are non-irritant. Replace make –up after every 6 months to avoid bacterial infection. Avoid direct contact of the cosmetic like liner with internal surface of eye. Also, in case you are using eye pencils, do ensure that they are well sharpened in order to avoid scratching of eye lid.

5. After an eye infection always use fresh make–up.

6. Make sure that you clean all traces of make-up from your eye. The best bet would be, a cotton ball dipped in baby oil or olive oil.

7. Light and eyes: while working or reading make sure that you are seated in a well light room. Avoid direct exposure of sunlight as U.V rays can be harmful for our eyes. Wear glares to protect your eyes from sunlight.

8. Don’t rub your eyes: in case of irritation, don’t rub your eyes. Rather, splash water or blink your eye. This will generate tears which would help to get rid of foreign particle.

9. Drink plenty of water. Avoid alcohol. This would make sure that you don’t have redness or puffiness.

10. Cotton pads dipped in cold water can help relax your eyes. So can freshly steeped tea bag ( use it after cooling) or cucumber slices( this would help to reduce puffiness) and even potato slices( they help in tightening eye bags as well as  it helps in eliminating dark circles).

11. Splashing eyes with cold tea solution also relaxes eyes as well as reduce puffiness. Drinking green tea also helps in preventing cataract. Fennel tea is good for treating Conjunctivitis (see blog on herbal tea).

12. Apply warm olive oil or castor oil with the help of a cotton ball to your eye lashes and eye brows. This will encourage hair growth.

13. Last but not the least. Make sure you have a nice, 8 hour beauty sleep.

*So, there, following the aforementioned steps would ensure that you have a healthy regimen for your very beautiful eyes.

New Hairstyles

Ever wondered what you'd look like as a brunette? Or with a short layered hairstyle? You can visit a virtual salon and browse through a gallery of new hairstyle options. Here it is possible for you to try styles on your own face and hair texture and type. You can even change the hair color with the hairstyle editor. This virtual salon helps you get a clear idea of what you would get in terms of a new hairstyle.

Selection of a new hairstyle is dependent on the natural face shape as well as the hair texture. A classic heart shaped face can take on a new hairstyle that has soft tendrils falling on the sides and front of the face. A round face would benefit from a new hairstyle that would have a slimming effect of side bangs. There is many a factor to take into consideration before venturing in for a new hairstyle. Body proportions, climate and the lifestyle – all these factors influence the kind of new hairstyle you must go in for.

Keep in mind your lifestyle while deciding on the new hairstyle. Avoid going in for a radically new hairstyle that would involve a lot of time and energy to keep it in perfect order. Do not go in for a new hairstyle just before a major event. Plan it a week or so in advance so that you can feel comfortable with it.

Many a woman would like to get rid of hair boredom or blues by resorting to a new hairstyle. Some would even look at a new hairstyle to signify a major change in their lives. A prospective bride would grow out her locks for the big day or a down-in-the-dumps newly divorced person would look for a new hairstyle that would lift her spirits. Here are a few tips for a new hairstyle without any drastic changes:

• Modify the existing hairstyle to look like a new hairstyle, like razoring or spiking the bangs or playing with their texture.
• Create a zigzag part to give it a new look.
• Add highlights to the hair around your face to achieve a new hairstyle look.
• Add layers to the existing length of the hair and Voila! You have a new hairstyle in place.
• Usage of mousse or rollers can add volume that can alter the hairstyle making it appear like a new hairstyle.
• Different styling tools like a small round brush or a paddle brush can get the hair flowing in a different movement making for a new hairstyle
• Crimping or any braiding tool can provide you with a quick-fix new hairstyle

Layered Hairstyle
Layered hairstyles are popular. They work best on straight hair. Very coarse and curly hair doesn’t lend itself easily to layers. Hair layers can be accentuated with highlights to flatter your face shape. A constant woe of people with long hair is the lack of new hairstyle alternatives that are simple and quick. In fact, long hair lends itself easily to new hairstyle patterns. Long layers are a rage with many.

Hair Stenciling
A new hairstyle trend that is gaining in popularity is hair stenciling. Hair stenciling helps in creating and applying temporary designs, hair paint or glitter to your hair. When creatively applied, this can result in a new hairstyle for a special occasion. You can create your own unique new hairstyle by selecting your own range of designs, jewels and glitters.

Create a stencil with a flat cardboard or plastic. Shampoo the hair with conditioner to make the new hairstyle more appealing. Dry your hair straight or curly, though stencils show best on straight hair. Take help in placing the stencil pattern on your hair. Use sprays or chemical colors but take care to keep your face turned away. Add jewels or glitter or shimmer to give the new hairstyle the added glamour if the occasion so demands.

A new hairstyle can offer you a diverse range of styling options. Don’t blindly imitate current hair fads without understanding its requirements and aftercare. It’s your hair and you can choose a new hairstyle that suits your fancy.

~IIFT

 

TOP TEN TRENDS THAT MAKE WOMEN LOOK EASY

Body-con dresses (57%)

• Crop tops (53%)
• Corset tops (51%)
• Lace (45%)
• Underwear-as-outerwear (43%)
• Pencil skirts (38%)
• Knee-high boots (32%)
• Stiletto heels (29%)
• Mini skirts (22%)
• Hipster jeans (19%)

23 Healthy Ways to Lose Weight

Everybody wants to know the best ways to lose weight the healthy way, but it can be hard to know which tips actually work.

At first I used to get confused about what I should follow and what I should ignore, so I’ve decided to try myself all the healthy weight loss tips I read about in magazines and online.  And as a result, through trying and experimenting, I finally figured out which weight loss ways actually work!  And which don’t …

So, here they are – the 20 Healthy Ways to Lose Weight that worked for me.  Try them and see if they will be as effective for you!

1. Always combine diet with exercise, don’t prioritize one over the other …

When you gradually reduce the number of calories in your diet while still getting the nutrition that your body needs – and combining it with exercise – you’ll have better chances of losing weight the healthy way.

2. It takes small steps at a time to take that big leap …

If you always succumb to the temptation of downing a cup of hot, rich chocolate drink in the evenings – the pounds will easily add up within a year. Try cutting off habits like these out of your diet – and you’ll be amazed at the results that you will get.

3. Increase your level of physical exertion …

When you increase your exercising and combine it with a good diet, you are most likely to be successful in losing weight. Park your car a couple of blocks away from your destination and walk the rest of the way – it’ll do you good. Have sex more often, do step-ups in between commercials while watching your favorite show instead of munching on popcorn …

4. Exercise for an hour a day …

Pick an exercise that you enjoy, and make sure that you are doing it right. I vary mine, so that i don’t get bored.  See which of these 10 Top Exercises to Lose Weight … will be best for you.

5. Eat three healthy meals a day …

Make sure that the three main meals of the day contain the essential nutrients and food groups that you need every day. Include breakfast, which is often forgotten.

6. Fruit and vegetables …

Liven up dull meals with fruit and veggies, and you’ll also be much closer to meeting your five a day! Try adding strawberries to breakfast, or peppers to your sandwich. I take a sliced apple to work with me, to stop me snacking and to increase how much fruit I eat.  Check out 50 Healthiest Foods: An Ultimate Grocery Shopping List for Losing Weight … to see which fruit and veggies to get next time you are in the store.

7. Weigh yourself regularly …

This helps you see that your efforts are working, but it’s important that you don’t obsess about the numbers. Once a week will be adequate, and if you feel that you are becoming a little too focused on your weight, stop for a few weeks.

8. Watch what you buy …

If you have a house full of crisps and chocolate, there will be temptation everywhere. Cut them out of your shopping list. I find that if I have to make a special journey to get some chocolate, I’m more likely to just eat something that I already have, which is probably healthier!

9. Make exercise social …

Plan a family bike ride, or play Frisbee with your friends. It will be both fun and exercise at the same time!

10. Eat the healthy foods first …

Eat low calorie and healthy foods first, so that when it comes to the more fattening options you are less hungry.

11. Pay attention to portions …

I’m terrible with this, and so I’ve found that letting my boyfriend serve the food means that I don’t snack before it’s served! Remember that everything you eat counts, so if you’ve eaten a lot before dinner, have a smaller amount.  Read more on the portions and the kind of plates to use in 7 Fastest Ways to Lose Weight…

12. Be active …

I always wash my car at home, rather than taking it to the car wash. As well as saving money, it burns calories and it’s great fun too!

13. Eat meals together …

When you are having a meal with someone, you are more likely to talk, and the longer you eat and talk, the earlier you feel full without eating too much.

14. Always eat from a bowl or plate, so that you can see how much you are eating …

I noticed that I can eat a huge popcorn in the movies and still go to get some desert afterwards, but I can hardly finish a bowl of pop corn when I watch a movie at home. I think when you actually see how much food you are eating, you are more likely to feel full faster.

15. Regularly vary your activities, so you don’t get bored …

We all know what we are not likely to lose much weight the healthy way without exercise, but we also know how boring the exercise routine might get. So what I do, is I weekly change the order of the exercises, and the music I am doing them to, just to keep things fresh and more exciting. And it works! :)

16. De stress …

Develop strategies that calm you down before you get to the stage that you need ‘cheering up’, as you are likely to do this with food. I take a few minutes every four hours to breathe deeply and calm myself down. Listening to some favorite music or looking at your favorite photos where you were happy helps a lot too!  If you have time on your hands, try one of these methods: 5 Things for a Stress Free Life …

17. Eat at home …

Well, first of all it’s cheaper, and second of all, you will hardly find a restaurant that would serve you healthy organic food. And the last, but not least, when eating at home, you can make your portion as small as you like, as those huge dishes they serve in the restaurant do not really help us lose weight, do they?

18. Plan healthy snacks …

I find that if I take a healthy low calorie snack to work, yogurt or fruit, for instance, I’m much less likely to buy chocolate from the vending machine.

19. Pick a high fiber breakfast cereal, as this will fill you up for longer …

And try to have as much fiber as you possibly can, it cleans out our digestive system, so the more of it you have the better!

20. Take a ten minute stroll during your lunch hour …

Or better yet, go for a little slow walk after lunch.  This will keep your metabolism going, and i find that it stops me feeling tired early afternoon too!

21. Plan your week’s meal in advance, so you aren’t tempted by take-aways …

This way you will be able to do your groceries knowing what exactly you’ll be having each day. Which means, there will be less spoiled products at the end of the week and you won’t have to run to the grocery store in the middle of the week for something you suddenly decided to have.

22. Distract yourself from cravings …

I noticed that watching a favorite sitcom or flipping through fashion magazines with tones of skinny gorgeous models helps the most. I also treat myself to a cappuccino or a latte when I get a chocolate craving and it always goes away.

23. Reward yourself …

Make sure that you reward yourself when you lose weight, but not with food! Try new clothes, accessories, salon treatments or an outing with friends.  Buying new beauty products as a treat works best for me!

So, now that you know my 20 best tips, your weight loss should go much smoother and healthier! Make sure you still use them when you get to your target, as it’s easy to slip into old habits.

Do you have a healthy dieting tip that’s always worked for you? I’d love to hear it!

Tips on Eating Often and Losing Weight

 Most people have been bought up to eat three meals a day, and so this tradition passes on and on through the generations. But did you know that this method of eating can actually cause you to put on weight?

It can lead to snacking, and even over eating. It’s also been linked to high cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels. Eating only two or three meals causes the body to face long stretches without food, and therefore store fat.  So here are my five top tips on how to start eating often and therefore – start losing weight!

1. Make sure you’re buying the right foods!

Soups and whole wheat pasta make much better lunches than chips and burgers.  Before you start making an effort eating more regularly, make sure your fridge is full of healthy food that’s good for you.

I know it might be hard to take it from here, but I hope this list of 50 Healthiest Foods: An Ultimate Grocery Shopping List for Losing Weight … will come in handy!

2. Plan your meals

It’s much easier to stick to a dieting plan once you actually write it down on a piece of paper. I make a list of what I’ll have for each meal every day for the whole week, and take it with me when grocery shopping.  This way, I have enough food for all the 5 meals for every single day of the week and it also helps me be more organized when it comes to food.

3. Have a schedule

What I did to make sure I have 5 small meals a day was I set an automatic alarm clock on my iPhone, which was telling me it was my meal time 5 times a day.  The first alarm was going off at 8am when I was supposed to have breakfast, then at 11am – when it was time for my first healthy snack, at 1pm – when it was lunch time, at 4pm – for my second snack and for my dinner at 7pm.

Now it has become a part of my daily routine and I don’t really need these notifications any more, but it was a great way to get organized and start eating more often.

4. Don’t have extra snacks!

5 small meals a day is pretty much all you need to feel full and happy the whole day long.  So, when trying to eat regularly, do get rid of biscuits and cakes that can become a real temptation to extra-snack, especially when you are under a lot of stress.

A couple of gained pounds is probably the last thing on Earth that will make you feel better about yourself and your life/ job/ love.  So, please, stay away from the evil snacks!

5. Don’t drink when eating …

I used to eat much more and feel less full because I tried to have 2 glasses of water with each meal (it seemed so much easier to have my 8 glasses of water with food).  But turns out drinking water (or any other beverage, especially ice-cold beverages) when eating actually makes us feel less full and the water we have with food also does not let the food get digested properly.

So the best thing is to drink water before eating or to have a hot cup of tea.

20 minutes after your  meal.  This way you will feel fuller eating less and will still have your daily amount of water!

See how water can help you to lose weight in 10 Ways How Water Helps You to Lose Weight…

So now you just have to make sure that you’re eating healthy meals, more often and at a certain time and you’ll suddenly feel so much healthier! AND you will start losing weight too!

 

If you’ve got any other tips on regular meals, or what to eat, please share them with me! Enjoy your meals often! :)