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Top 15 Home Remedies for Obesity

1. The golden rule of weight loss is never to skip breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day and helps to provide a steady stream of energy all through the day. This, in turn, prevents unhealthy snacking.

2. To prevent obesity, there is no better option than physical exercise. Brisk walking is the best exercise to begin with. As soon as you wake up in the morning, workout for at least 30mins to an hour. Burn up unwanted calories by putting large leg muscles to work.

3. Honey is considered to be an outstanding home remedy. Make a mixture of two teaspoon of lime juice, one teaspoon of honey, in a glass of water, add some pepper to it & have it regularly the first thing in the morning.

4. Stop nibbling between meals. Train yourself to have less food. You will enjoy living on a reduced diet. Instead of eating only 2 meals during the day like lunch & dinner, try to eat 4-5 more small meals spaced 2-3 hours apart during the day. This helps to increase the metabolic rate of the body.

5. Spices like ginger, cinnamon, black pepper etc. are good for losing weight. Drink ginger tea 2-3 times a day. It is also a good remedy for obesity.

6. Two teaspoon of lime juice added to water also helps in losing weight. Have it frequently. Drink a glass of boiled water daily after every meal. It will also help you in naturally curing obesity.

7. Your diet should include green leafy vegetables, tomatoes and carrots. They are low in calories, but high in vitamins and minerals and have real food value. Increase the quantity of fruits and vegetables and low calorie foods that fill you up. Eat a tomato salad for breakfast. It can bring about fast weight loss.

8. Try to eat 10-12 fully grown curry leaves every morning for 3 to 4 months. It may prove beneficial for the obese in losing weight.

9. Take a handful of jujube or Indian plum leaves. It should be soaked overnight in water. You can drink this water in the morning, preferably in an empty stomach. This treatment should be continued for at least one month to achieve good results.

10. Cabbage is considered to be an excellent home remedy for obesity. Adding cabbage in a meal would be the simplest way to fight with obesity. Raw or cooked cabbage inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Cabbage has a great food value and can control obesity. Adding cabbage in a meal would be the simplest way to fight with obesity.

11. Taking whole grains like ragi can be helpful in decreasing the constant desire to eat, thus, reducing the daily calorie intake. It has a low glycemic index and can help to suppress appetite.

12. Chew a thin slice of fresh ginger root a few minutes before meals. Or grate a little ginger, mix with some lemon juice and salt, and eat a pinch or two.

13. Finger millet is an ideal food for the obese, because its digestion is slow and due to this, the carbohydrates take a longer time to get absorbed.

14. Chutney of green mint with some simple spices can be taken with meals. Mint tea also helps. Mint is very helpful in losing weight.

15. Make a mixture of 1/4th teaspoon powdered black pepper, 3 teaspoon lime juice and 1 teaspoon honey in a cup of water. Drinking this for 3-4 months can help in losing weight.

Why Home Remedies for Obesity should be tried?

Taking home remedies can address obesity related issues without causing any side effects. They are effective in their job because the ingredients of these remedies do not contain any artificial chemicals. Home remedies for obesity are cost effective and easily available in the kitchen. They do not pose any threat to the natural functioning of the body. They do not require medical supervision while they are taken. The benefits of these simple home remedies are time tested too.

Natural Dandruff Treatments
Grapefruit seed extract-A few drops of grapefruit seed extract can be added to shampoo.

Tea tree oil-Look for a tea tree oil shampoo or add a few drops of tea tree oil to shampoo.

Pour apple cider vinegar onto your hair and scalp and wrap your head in a towel. Remove after one hour and wash hair.

Selenium-based shampoo -Selenium acts as an anti-fungal agent.

Flaxseed oil or vitamin E oil -Apply these oils to the scalp nightly and wash off in the morning. They can soothe and nourish the scalp. Use an old sheet or towel to protect your pillow.

Perfect Way to Give a Manicure

 

The average girl doesn't have the time or money to go to a posh salon to have her nails professionally manicured. Read here to find out how to give yourself an expert manicure or pedicure in minutes. It's a fact of life I try to remember at all times because if I'm not careful I'll end up with fingernails at 5 different lengths and a hangnail or two. Here, I share 5 of my most favorite manicure tips. 

• Prepare your nails: Remove previous polish by rubbing a Q-tip or cotton ball dipped in low-acetone remover on your nails. Dip your hands/feet one at a time in warm, soapy water, dry thoroughly with a soft towel. Then, put some sugar or salt in a dish and pour on some olive oil. Massage the scrub into your hands/feet, rinse than dry. If you want, you can rub extra oil (without sugar) into cuticles.
  
• Apply a base coat: You don't have to, but it is recommended as it helps the staying power of the manicure. Use a cuticle remover to push back your cuticles. 
• Apply polish: Do the first coat, and when it dries, then the second coat.The best method for painting nails is painting a stripe down the middle and then down each side. Dip a Q-tip in remover and rub any stray polish that ends up on your fingers.
  
• Apply top-coat: Make sure the polish is completely dry before you do so. If you want to add a sheer color or sparkle polish over the base polish, do so under the top-coat. 
• Allow your nails to dry: For an extra spa feeling to your home pedicure, nuke a damp towel in the microwave for a couple minutes, slather feet in moisturizer and wrap them in the warm towel.

 

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Foods That Prevent Hair loss

 

Lack of vitamins and minerals in the diet can affect the rate at which hair is lost. Studies have shown that if you are able to balance your diet, and solve vitamin deficiencies – you can significantly impact and delay hair loss.In some cases, people have even seen their hair begin to grow again, as a result of an injection of vitamins in to the diet.Vitamins that prevent hair loss are :

Vitamin A – Hair loss and dandruff are common symptoms of vitamin A deficiency.carrots, spinach, lettuce leaves, almonds, nuts, mangoes and animal liver, fish, shrimp and eggs are rich in Vitamin A.


B Vitamins – B vitamins help grow hair by aiding the body to handle stress and stress can cause hair loss. Inositol, one of the B vitamins, has been shown to speed hair growth. B12 is another B vitamin that prevents hair loss because B12 is a component of the hair itself.Vitamin B12 can be found in liver, meat, egg yolk, poultry and milk. The B Vitamins generally found in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains foods.The B vitamins are best taken together and are frequently sold with the label B Complex.

Vitamin C – Vitamin C also helps the body absorb iron, which is needed to grow hair. The human body does not make its own vitamin C, so food or supplement sources are required, such as fruits and vegetables.Excellent food sources of vitamin C include broccoli, bell peppers, parsley, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, lemon juice, strawberries, mustard greens, kiwifruit, papaya, kale, cabbage, romaine lettuce, turnip greens, oranges.The recommended daily dose of vitamin C is 1000 to 2000 mg a daily.

Vitamin D – Taking vitamin D stops hair loss.Vitamin D reduces hair loss by stimulating the hair follicle and the cells that form the hair shaft.Good food sources of vitamin D include Fish,goat’s milk, shiitake mushrooms, and eggs.

  

Hair Care Tips To Avoid Split End

Split ends occur when the cuticle that protects the hair strand is damaged and stripped away, leaving the ends to split.

1.One can prevent split ends by deep conditioning your hair regularly-Mix one egg yolk (no egg white) with two tablespoons olive oil and one teaspoon of honey. Mix them very well. Apply to hair, then cover hair with a shower cap and wrap with a warm towel. Wait 30 minutes, shampoo out completely. Rinse with a mixture of one cup water and one table spoon of white or apple cider vinegar. Condition as usual.

2.Take Your Vitamins- Mix vitamin E (squeeze the oil from the capsules or purchase the oil on its own) with warm water and apply to wet hair, leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse.You can also add vitamin E in your shampoo.

3.Avoid brushes with hard bristles or overheating your hair with styling tools. 

Caring Curly Hairs in a Natural Way

People with curly hair often counter the problems of dryness, friz and breakage. Thus, curly hair indeed call for an extra effort at their maintenance but the curly hair products available in market do no good to your hair in a long run. Thus, mentioned under are few natural tips that can help one manage her curly hairs in the best possible manner naturally. Have a look at few effective curly tips here:


Curly Hair Dryness

Curly hairs most often are dry and frizzy which need ample amount of moisture. Drinking loads of water helps hydrate not only the body but the hair too. Apart from that people with curly hair should also incorporate olive oil in their diet as it ends up in shine and softness in hair. Dryness of naturally curly hair can also be treated well with emu oil and jojoba oil. These are easily found in shampoos and also in pure forms. In fact, emu oil is best for hairs and is known for its fantastic properties that is it is super hydrating and deep penetrating ability. Just massage your curls and scalp with oils on regular basis and one can see the difference in a week's time. 


Curly Hair Breakage

Curly hair styles are also prone to breakage and thus, needs additional protein and supplement for hair repair. Deep conditioning with natural products can help a great deal in this context.All you need to do is, mix eggs and mayonnaise in 1:2 ratio and beat it well. Now run this conditioner content into your hair and cover the head with a cap. Leave it as it for 30 to 45 minutes and then rinse it off. This deep conditioning treatment helps in repairing the hair and render them smooth and shining.


Lusterless Curly Hair

In most cases, curly hair are not as shiny and lustrous as straight hair. Thus, to add sheen and luster to your curly hair, just moisten your hair and massage the scalp and hair generously with a refined oil like sesame or apricot. Once the oiling is done, wrap your hair with warm towel and leave it for at least an hour or more. Now, remove the towel and apply the paste of fuller's earth on the head. Rinse it off after a while by shampooing with lukewarm water. Lastly, run a little amount of refined oil in towel dried & damp hairs. Let you hairs dry naturally. This would make the curls appear a lot more shinier and prominent.


Split Ends in Curly Hairs

Another common problem found in curly hair is split ends. Olive oil treatment is best for getting rid of it. What you have to do id, massage the hair and the scalp well with olive oil and wrap the head with a towel dipped in hot water. Keep it as it is for two hours and let your hair steam. Next, wash your hair using yogurt (buttermilk in case of oily hair). Rinse it off and shampoo your hair the next day. Repeating this treatment on a weekly basis for 3-4 weeks would definately render excellent results.

HOME REMEDIES with Ayurveda

Ayurveda is one of the oldest and traditional systems of medicine dealing with both preventive and curative aspects of life in a most comprehensive way.

The objectives of the Ayurveda are to prevent diseases and to treat and cure diseases. The basic principles include Panchmahabhutas, Dosha , Dhatu and Malas .

Ayurveda mainly emphasis on preventive measures, rejuvenation of our body system and longevity of life span. Things to be kept in mind for prevention of diseases.

1. Daily take 1 tablespoon of Chayavanprash. It will help to combat seasonal problems bty boosting the immune system of the body.

2.Mix two pinches of Turmeric powder in one cup of milk . Boil it and drink before going to bed.

3. Take 1 teaspoon of Honey daily before sleeping. The anti-inflammatory action of honey will reduce the damage caused by the free radicals which ultimately helps in improving the immunity of the body.

4. Avoid foods with preservatives , leftovers, artifical flavours as these types of foods tend to produce Ama (undigested food material)).

5. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that plays a central role in the repair and regeneration of tissues. It helps protect cells, and may support haelthy immune system. Food sources of vitamin C are abundant and can be enjoyed all year long : try increasing your intake of broccoli , kiwi, oranges , peppers , pineapple , grapes and stawberries. Popping garlic cloves down daily can control high blood pressure.

6. Eat balanced diet which should consist of all elements of food. It should contain all food components like proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. The ratio should be decided and according to the age of the person. Food should be eaten at regular intervals to sustain a steady energy level states . The balanced diet should have all the rasa or tastes. The six essentials rasa are sweet , salty, sour , astingent , bitter and pungent . All these rasa provide meal satisfaction and helps to balanced the constitution of the body.

Effect of Holi on Skin and Hairs

From among all the festivals of India, Holi is the most exciting and colorful festival. In fact, Holi is the symbol of colors, often called as festival of colors. In past times, this festival was celebrated by producing natural colors with the help of natural flowers and many household ingredients. With the modernization on the peak, people in greed produces so called now holi colors by mixing various chemicals. Basically chemical colors have a negative effect on people as they are chemically made. This negative effect is in form of skin rashes and allergies, eye redness, dry hair, breathing problems etc. Asiding all these effects, people of India cannot afford to miss the occasion of merrymaking with colors. So we play the festival of Holi in a great sense and with a great sense of freedom too. To make this Holi unforgettable and safe, one should take some serious precautions and measures. here are some hair care and skin care tips for a safe and joyful Holi this year:

1. Applying lotions and oils before playing Holi: First and foremost step before playing Holi is to make up first shield that is wearing comfortable clothes. Wear those clothes that covers your maximum body. Make sure that your cloths are made up of cotton as cotton clothes absorbs most. Apply some greasepaint oils and lotions. Best oily liquid can either be coconut oil or mustard oil. Spread it all over the exposed body as well as the unexposed body for better protection. Now i'm going to surprise you by saying that females should apply nail polish to protect there nails. For face, apply petroleum jelly such as Vaseline inside ears, behind ears, on lips, and all over face. One should be very particular and secure of her ears, as ears are the only part where color gets stuck. For hairs, apply hair oil that can either be coconut oil or mustard oil. Oily liquid forms a protective layer on one's skin and hair that prevents the color from going deep into the skin or hair roots. After applying oil, apply sunscreen lotion rating hpf15, this will prevent UV rays. The combination of UV rays with chemical colors is very hazardous.
   
   
2. More usage of Herbal Colors: As everyone is well informed about the use of only the herbal colors, but here what i'm going to describe is something you'll find very useful. Everyone is not very kind hearted that he/she is going to bring herbal colors to greet you with. So its better to be clever at all times. However, you can buy a lot of herbal colors and offer to play with them only. Natural herbal colors cost more but they save grands of cash spend on Dermatologist and other medical procedures. Genuine herbal colors have there own properties that they are soft, one must it like a talc or refined flour and not grainy or grity. One can also make natural colors at home by natural ingredients.
   
   
3. Gently Removing of Holi Colors: First try to remove the dry colors by rubbing your hand against the body parts. Its good to remove excessive color as when they get, they try to get permanent and hence more difficult to remove it. Wash off hair first with plain water so that most of the color so that most of the color comes of easily and gently. After this use soft that is a mild conditioning shampoo so that the color stuck in  between hairs could wash out. Removing color won't be a tough job if you have followed the 1st point of this post. Next removing color from the skin, first wash the skin with lukewarm water. Next rub some lemon extracts or lemon juice as lemon is a natural bleaching agent that helps remove stains easily and gently. Also apply lotions and leave it for at least 10-20 minutes. Wash it of with a mild and creamy soap like Dove as it has maximum proportion of moisturizing cream that helps cleansing out colors easily. One can also apply homemade tricks. One that is applying curd mixed with gram flour and milk. It will indirectly soften the skin. Many girls apply bleach and waxing but you'll be surprised to know that applying bleach and wax on the skin where color is there, it will eventually put double rashes as trio bleaching, waxing, colors dehydrate the skin to its peak.
   

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HEALTHY HAIR TIPS

Healthy Hair is something that we all long for, yet it can be rather elusive. Instead of shining tresses full of life, we end up with limp locks. Our hair is such a significant part of our appearance that when we´re not happy with it, we feel dispirited. So what can you do to turn your hellish hair into your crowning glory? Try these top tips for healthy hair.

1. Heat: Heat is the enemy of happy hair.If you use a hairdryer and straighteners every day, your hair will soon end up dry, brittle and prone to breakages. So wherever possible, let your hair dry naturally, and use heated rollers or straighteners a couple of times a week at most.

2.Hairbrush: Do not use a hairbrush until your hair is dry; the wet hair can be easily damaged. Avoid plastic hairbrushes; hair will probably end up in knots.

3. Massage: Gentle massage will help stimulate the hair follicles (as well as being rather pleasant and relaxing). Besides, we are constantly growing new hairs to replace the old ones, so massage will help produce healthy new hairs.

4. Brush: Also brush your hair before washing it; this not only removes the loose hairs (and stops them blocking the sink), but also gets rid of some of the dirt. Also remember: never brush your hair when it´s wet, but use a wide-toothed comb.

5. Diet: Firstly, eat a good diet. Secondly, don´t follow faddish or crash diets, as your hair won´t get the nutrients it requires. Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables provide the vitamins, and eat enough protein.

6. Protection from Sunlight: Most people don´t even consider that their hair needs protecting from the sun, just like their skin. If the sun is very strong, however, it can dry out your hair. So when you´re on holiday, or if you live in a hot climate, wear a hat or use a sun protection spray so that you have healthy hair.