Thursday, June 30, 2011

Tips To Prevent Sudden Hair Loss

Hair loss is a terrifying experience that most of the women face in the middle of their life. There can be many reasons behind sudden hair loss but the problem brings major change in women’s life. The few main causes of sudden hair loss are hormone change, thyroid problem, stress, or even chemotherapy treatments. Many people consider hair loss as a significant sign of aging, but healthy hair and looks mainly depend on the overall health of your body. Here are few tips that can help you prevent sudden hair loss.
  • A healthy and balance diet is very important because the appearance of your hair largely depends on what you eat. You food must be rich in minerals like zinc, sulphar, magnesium and vitamin.
  • Avoid application of harsh shampoo as the chemical present in it may damage your hair and cause them to fall out. You must also stick to one shampoo; repeated change can damage your hair. You must wash your hair regularly, so that the pollution from the environment present in your hair is washed off and your hair is clean and healthy.
  • Avoid brushing your hair when they are wet. Brushing wet hair makes it thin and weak resulting in hair loss.
  • You must regularly massage your scalp with oil and shampoo it the next morning.  Massaging will increase blood flow and stimulate growth of your hair.
  • Avoid using blow dryers and curlers on your hair unless necessary. If you feel it is important and cannot be avoided then you must always use heat protection lotion. The lotion shields the hair follicles from getting damaged from extreme heat generated from the dryer.
  • Adequate rest will combat stress and help in reducing physical deterioration that can cause hair loss. Meditation is also very effective in reducing tension and stress.
  • Applications of honey and fenugreek seeds are effective home treatments in avoiding hair loss.
You must also take professional help to know the exact reason behind sudden hair loss. Your doctor can determine the problem and suggest necessary treatments to overcome the situation.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Skin Care Tips For Rainy Season

Rain brings respite from the heat and also from the skin rashes that occur during summer. It is the season that rejuvenates all the living things existing on the planet. Monsoon is refreshing and may also make you forget about your skin care for the time being. With your raincoats out you protect yourself and enjoy the bright, beautiful and breezy nature, but your skin might not just let you enjoy the monsoon. The high humidity in the atmosphere may not allow your skin to breath and you will notice that your skin has become sticky and dull. Here are some tips that can help you maintain glowing skin and cope up with the monsoon.
  1. Use soap free cleanser and keep your skin clean. You can also use mild scrub once every day to remove dead cells.
  2. Cleansing should always be followed by toning.  You must use alcohol free toner so that they open up the pores of your skin and allow it to breathe. It also helps in restoring the PH balance of your skin.
  3. You must use face wash preferable containing alpha hydroxyl acid. Use of face wash makes you feel fresh, but you must restrict its use to once a day.
  4. Drink adequate water because even if you are not thirsty, your skin needs water as it is always thirstier than you are.
  5. During monsoon your skin becomes dehydrated and it makes moisturizing very important. You can apply homemade moisturizers everyday and wash it off with face wash. You can use a mixture prepared from jojoba oil and fresh curd for dry skin, whereas rose water and orange oil is very effective for oily skin.
  6. Heavy makeup should be avoided during monsoon because the chemicals present in it may clog your skin and increase the trouble. If makeup is necessary then you must first rub your face with ice cubes and then apply makeup.
  7. Apply sunscreen and never forget to carry an umbrella before stepping out. If your skin is already tanned then you can apply a mixture made of milk, honey and lemon juice.
Along with skin care you must also eat healthy and nutritious food in order to have glowing skin.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

How to Maintain Your Carpets and Rugs

Change the look of your soiled carpet
It is very critical to keep the carpets or the rugs at your home in almost new-like condition, particularly if you have kids at your home. Somehow or other, they are going to spill either food or colors and your favourite carpet is going to get stained forever. So, it is always suggested that if you have kids at home, you should better go for inexpensive carpets and rugs, which you can throw away or exchange after using couple of years. But not only the kids, staining of the carpets can also be unintentionally done by the adults. So you have to find out a routine carpet cleaning schedule to maintain the color and finish for longer period of time.

Make sure that you vacuum the carpet or rugs at least once in a week. You will get much better result, if you can do it twice or thrice in a week. But it may not be possible, in case you are working. Use a good carpet cleaning powder to sprinkle all over, before you start the vacuum machine. Thoroughly vacuum the carpet to remove all the dust, dirt and sand particles. Once you are done, you will get back the lovely soft and silky feel of the carpet. On top of this, you will require professional cleaning of the rugs and carpets at least once a year to maintain the sheer shine and lustrous.

But getting the carpets regularly cleaned does not ensure that it is going to remain stain-free. Stains can occur at any time in various ways, but the sooner you pick it off the better the result. You should keep different types of stain removers handy, so that you can use it when necessary. Plain water can also be effective to clean the stains from food particles, colors etc. Whenever you find anything on the carpet, which can make the stain, you should immediately remove it, wash the area with wet washcloths and let it dry. In case of bulky messes like spilling of large amount of food or throw ups etc, you need to clean the mess first before wiping with wet cloth. Although it is messy and dirty job to clean, however if your carpets are in healthy shine, you will have much less pain to wash off the portions of the stains.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Tips to avoid cracked heels


Cracks or fissures are very common problem and usually found around the rims of your heels. They are caused due to lack of attention and moisturizing, which results in lot of pain. Cracked heels look ugly and it also makes you lose self esteem. Overweight and prolonged standing can also be reasons behind cracked heels. Here are few tips that can help you avoid cracked heels.
·         Zinc, Vitamin E and calcium are very important to avoid cracked heels. Food like fruits, cheese, green leafy vegetables, yogurt, fish, cereals and whole grain must be included in your everyday diet because that are rich in minerals and can help you avoid dryness causing cracks.
·         You must drink a lot of water because fresh water keeps your skin hydrated, smooth and soft.
·         Regular care of heels can also help you avoid heel crack. You can keep your feet soaked in warm soapy water for 10 minutes every day. Remove the dead cells using pumice stone and apply a foot cream immediately after cleaning especially in the cracked area.
·         Lemon juice is also very effective in avoiding cracks. The citrus element in the juice has a quality of removing dead and dry skin.
·         Regular application of rosewater and glycerin can also be very effective in avoiding cracked heels. This mixture can be applied every morning as well as before going to bed.
·         Exfoliating also helps in avoiding heels crack. You can either take professional help or can do it easily at home by preparing exfoliating scrub. You can apply a mixture of apple cider, rice flour and honey everyday in order to avoid cracks.
Regular feet exercise and proper care will seal the moisture within and prevent cracking.

How To Lose Weight After Pregnancy

You might think that life would be just perfect after your baby is born, but it is not true, the baby bumps which you thought will vanish soon after delivery refuses to go. This brings all uncomfortable questions in your mind. Here are few tips that can help you lose weight faster after delivery.
  • Breastfeeding is the most effective way to lose weight after pregnancy. It helps the uterus to come back to its normal shape by utilizing the excess fat deposit. The more the milk is produced for breastfeeding, the more fat stored will be mobilized resulting in natural weight loss. Include galactogogues food in your diet that stimulates milk production. Cereals like oats and barley are rich in beta-glucans, which increases milk production. They are also very useful to women who have chronic low supply of milk. Milk, nuts and garlic are also very helpful in milk production. Fenugreek helps promote the flow of breast milk and it also reduces colic in babies.
  • You must keep you blood sugar stable by taking balanced meal along with in-between snacks. Any imbalance in sugar level will lead to food carving, resulting in weight gain.
  • Keep yourself stress free. This is the moment when you should enjoy the feeling of motherhood, hassle free. Stress will reduce the production of milk which means lesser weight loss.
  • Good amount of sleep is also very important. Proper sleep will help you recover from the strain of labor and also keep you stress free, which is very important for shedding obesity after pregnancy.
  • An increase in physical activity will also help you shed those extra kilos. To start with you can go for a small walk every morning.
Remember that your body needs some time to recover from the strain of labor. You must not urge to slim down immediately; instead you must go slow and start with some pelvic floor exercises.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Tips To Take Care Of Your Leather Bags


Leather purse or leather bags are staple modern fashion accessories that can easily fit in your wardrobe. You can carry leather bags with any outfit you wear and it just looks good. Designer bags made of high quality leather look awesome but they need some maintenance and care in order to last long and maintain its timeless look. Here are some tips that can help you maintain the quality of your leather bag.
Proper storage:
You must avoid storing your leather bag in a non-porous cover, because non-porous covers have a tendency of accumulating moist which can be an environment for mold and bacteria that can damage your bag. You should always store your leather bags in dry area so that your bags are protected from bacteria fungus and molds. After use before you store your bag, empty your bag and fill it with soft tissue paper or soft piece of cloth this will maintain its shape and also prevent your bag from wrinkles.
Cleaning:
You can use leather lotion to clean your bag after every use. The leather lotion removes oil and sweat stains and leaves a soft luster. Regular use of lotion will keep your bag away from cracking or drying.
Professional help:
You can also get in touch with handbag professionals; they are experts in the field and will help you in maintaining your leather, which can increase its longevity. The experts also clean stubborn stains, so that your bag looks new forever.
Organize your bag:
You must also keep things organized inside your bag, by doing this you will save valuable time that is wasted in digging things out and also protect your bag from stains, caused in the interior portion of your leather bag.
Careful handling:
Leather bags look sophisticated but they are very delicate and needs to be handled carefully. Keep your bag in safe drawers, closets and also away from sharp edged tables and chairs. You must also avoid carrying then to crowded places like bus and train, where there are high chances of damages
The above tips will help you to use your favorite accessories for long, with its brand new look, regardless to its style.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Is your husband cheating you?


Is your husband cheating you? This is the common question that sinks in the stomach of most wives, especially during the middle of their married life. It is one of the worst thought that can spoil the love and trust that has grown in all these years. You must be very careful and look for the signs and proof to clear doubts about your husband’s fidelity.  Here are some signs of a cheating husband.
  1. Looks-A cheating husband will always want to look better and so, he will concentrate more on his hair style and also his physique by going to a gym and following a restricted diet program. He will also start spending time and money in parlors to look young and handsome.
  2.  Office hours- extended office hours, more official trips and frequent office parties are also a sign of a cheating husband. Normally when your husband is cheating, you will find that he is very desperate about the next business trip or party.
  3. Sex-When your husband begins to cheat you, he will try to have sex with you more often, but the funny thing, you will realize that the sex that you have is without any emotional bonding.
  4. Cell phone- In case of a cheating husband, his cell phone becomes his shadow and he starts carrying it everywhere he goes. You can also notice if he smiles, and laughs while looking at the phone, because it is the only medium for him to communicate. When a call comes he would go distant from you to receive it.
  5. Computer- Cheating husband will ignore you and use computers even late at night.
All the sign above does not mean that if one or more than one sign fits your husband then he is cheating. You must always look for proofs in order to clear doubts as husbands are known to be smart at doing two things at the same time.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

5 Reasons to Stay Single

No Marriage, Please!
Many women are not so comfortable with the idea of staying single. However, there are several positive aspects of staying single, instead of living an unhappy married life. Learn the top 5 reasons to stay single, and make the ultimate decision of your life – to get married or not.

Top 5 Reasons to Stay Single
  1. Enjoy Freedom – It is the best reason of all, for staying single. Getting married - means you need to compromise in every step of your life. This might hamper your liberty to live your own life. Remaining single indicates that you are the boss of your own. Hence, you can do anything according to your wish and enjoy your life to the fullest.
  2. Save Money – You spend much less, while you are single. In case of singlehood, you do not need to spend much for your household stuffs, foods and all. Having a partner - means you spend on buying gifts, treating at restaurants or enjoying any type of entertainments together. In contrary, you may use the saved money to go for a dream vacation or buy something lavish for yourself.
  3. No Responsibility – Marriage is going to give you an additional responsibility of a new family. Once you are married, you are going to be responsible not only for your own family, but also for your extended family. Even if you do not need to take care of your in-laws, you surely have to allocate some time from your busy schedule to them.
  4. No Complications - No marriage can guarantee that you are going to have no fight or complications with your partner on any issue. Staying together comes with this added hassle of emotional misunderstanding. However when you stay single, this situation does not arise at all.
  5. Free to Date – Last but not the least – being married means you cannot date and have fun with your friends anymore. As long as, you are not married, you can go for dates and enjoy the amazing excitement of being pampered by your boyfriend.

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So, with all these reasons in hand, you can easily decide on the most important decision of your life.