Tip 1:
Fresh limejuice may be dabbed on pimples and black heads.
Tip 2:
Mix 1 tsp fresh coriander powder with a pinch of turmeric powder. Apply on pimples and black heads. Keep overnight and wash off gently the next morning.
Tip 3:
Make a paste of fresh, young curry leaves apply and keep on overnight wash with warm water in the morning. Helps wrinkles to fade away gradually.
Tip 4:
Make a paste of nutmeg (Jaiphal) with raw milk. Apply on pimples and black heads leave on for 20 minutes or overnight. Continue for 10-12 days, till face is clear.
Tip 5:
For dry skin rub a piece of sandalwood on a smooth stone with a few drops of raw milk. Apply the paste procured on affected areas. Keep on for 1 hour. Gently wash.
Tip 6:
For oily skin make a paste of sandalwood and rosewater apply on affected areas, keep for 1 hour and wash off gently.
Tip 7:
Fresh fenugreek leaves made into a paste and applied overnight clears pimples.
Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Benefits of aloe vera
Aloe Vera is really quite an incredible plant. It is a succulent plant and part of the lily family (Liliaceae), the same family that garlic and onions belong to.
Different parts of the plant are used for different effects on the body and Aloe Vera has both internal and external applications.
I love to juice the inner gel of the aloe plantand I even add it to my smoothies to gain some of the benefits of this incredible plant. Be sure to read the last section about over-use of this plant as well as dose recommendations.
Aloe Vera contains over 200 active components including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, polysaccharide, and fatty acids- no wonder it’s used for such a wide range of remedies. The bulk of the Aloe Vera leaf is filled with a clear gel-like substance, which is approximately 99% water.
Man has used aloe therapeutically for over 5000 years. The list of benefits and effects for this miraculous plant are many.
Here is a list of theTop 12 Benefits and Medicinal Uses for Aloe Vera:
1. Aloe Vera Is High in Vitamins & Minerals:
Aloe Vera contains many vitamins including A, C, E, folic acid, choline, B1, B2, B3 (niacin), B6. Aloe Vera is also one of the few plants that contains vitamin B12.
Some of the 20 minerals found in Aloe Vera include: calcium, magnesium, zinc, chromium, selenium, sodium, iron, potassium, copper, manganese.
2. Aloe Vera is High in Amino Acids & Fatty Acids
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. There are about 22 amino acids that are necessary for the human body and it is said that 8 of these are essential. Estimates of the amino acids found in aloe range from 18-20 amino acids, with all 8 essential amino acids.
Alove Vera also includes quite an impressive range of fatty acids. Aloe contains three plant sterols, which are important fatty acids- HCL cholesterol (which lowers fats in the blood), campesterol, and B-sitosterol. All are helpful in reducing symptoms of allergies and acid indigestion. Other fatty acids include linoleic, linolenic, myristic, caprylic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic.
3. Aloe Vera is an Adaptogen
Aloe Vera is a well-known adaptogen. An adaptogen is something that boosts the body’s natural ability to adapt to external changes and resist illness. It is thought that aloe’s power as an adaptogen balances the body’s system, stimulating the defense and adaptive mechanisms of the body. This allows you an increased ability to cope with stress (physical, emotional and environmental stress like pollution)
4. Aloe Helps with Digestion
Poor digestion is related to many diseases. A properly functioning digestive tract is one of the keys and foundations of health. Aloe is known to soothe and cleanse the digestive tract and help improve digestion. The interesting thing about taking aloe internally is that, because it is an adaptogen, it helps with either constipation or diarrhea, helping to regulate your elimination cycles in whatever way you need. It’s been a great remedy for people with problems such as irritable bowel syndrome as well as acid reflux. Aloe also helps to decrease the amount of unfriendly bacteria and in our gut keeping your healthy intestinal flora in balance. Aloe is also a vermifuge, which means it helps to rid the body of intestinal worms.
5. Aloe Helps in Detoxification
Aloe Vera is a gelatinous plant food, just like seaweeds and chia. The main benefit to consuming gelatinous plant foods in your diet is that these gels move through the intestinal tract absorbing toxins along the way and get eliminated through the colon. This will help the proper elimination of waste from your body and help the detoxification of your body.
6. Aloe Alkalizes the Body
Disease cannot manifest in an alkaline environment. Most people are living and subsisting on mostly acidic foods. For great health, remember the 80/20 rule – 80% alkaline forming foods and 20% acidic. Aloe vera is an alkaline forming food. It alkalizes the body, helping to balance overly acidic dietary habits
7. Cardiovascular Health
There hasn’t been a lot of studies conducted in this but there has been some research to show that Aloe Vera extract injected into the blood, greatly multiplies the oxygen transportation and diffusion capabilities of the red blood cells.
According to a study published in the 2000 issue of the British Medical Journal, beta sitosterol helps to lower cholesterol. By regulating blood pressure, improving circulation and oxidation of the blood, lowering cholesterol, and making blood less sticky, Aloe Vera juice may be able to help lower the risk of heart disease.
8. Aloe Helps Boost the Immune System
I think given the stresses of our daily lives, every one can use a boost to their immune systems. The polysaccharides in aloe vera juice stimulate macrophages, which are the white blood cells of your immune system that fight against viruses.
Aloe is also an immune enhancer because of its high level of anti-oxidants, which help combat the unstable compounds known as free-radicals, contributing to the aging process. (Free radicals are a bi-product of life itself, it is a naturally occurring process but we can overload ourselves with unnecessary free-radicals by living an unhealthy lifestyle) Aloe is also an antipyreticwhich means it used to reduce or prevent fever.
9. Aloe Vera is Great for the Skin
Because of aloe’s well-known healing properties for the skin, aloe is one of the primary compounds used in the cosmetic industry. It is a known vulnerary, (meaning it helps heal wounds) and is great for applying topically to burns, abrasions, psoriasis and even to bug bites. Aloe acts as an analgesic, acting to help relieve pain of wounds. It’s feels especially good to cut a stem of aloe, place it in the fridge and rub it on sun burnt skin – the immediate soothing effect feels like an absolute lifesaver. Aloe is also an antipruritic: A substance that relieves or prevents itching. Aloe Vera is an astringent: which causes the contraction of body tissues, typically used to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions.
Due to aloe’s high water content (over 99% water) it is a great way to hydrate, moisturize and rejuvenate the skin and fits within my general guideline: “Don’t put anything on your skin that you wouldn’t eat!” Aloe increases the elasticity of the skin making it more flexible through collagen and elastin repair. Aloe is an emollient, helping to soften and soothe the skin. It helps supply oxygen to the skin cells, increasing the strength and synthesis of skin tissue and induces improved blood flow to the skin through capillary dilation.
10. Disinfectant, Anti-biotic, Anti-microbial, Germicidal, Anti-bacterial, Anti-septic, Anti-fungal & Anti-viral:
Wow, I think that covers all anti- bases. Okay, I admit, that was just a sneaky way to add in another 8 good reasons why you should keep Aloe Vera handy and incorporate it into your lifestyle. Aloe Vera’s active ingredients are sulphur, lupeol, salicylic acid, cinnamic acid, urea nitrogen and phenol which are substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms and act as a team to provide antimicrobial activity thus eliminating many internal and external infections, also active against bacteria. It also helps to treat fungal and viral infections.
11. Aloe Helps Reduce Inflammation
Aloe Vera contains 12 substances, including B-sisterole, which can help to slow down or inhibit inflammation. This may be able to help with painful joints due to stiffness and help improve joint flexibility.
12. Weight Loss – A Secondary effect
Improving your digestion, and detoxifying your will have a secondary effect in promoting weight loss because when we start to improve our digestion we naturally eliminate more efficiently, which is a primary way they we detoxify – through our bowels. This will lighten our toxic load on the body and will give us more energy.
Aloe Vera Intake Precautions
This plant is incredibly medicinal, yet there are some cautions against long-term use. Just because a little is beneficial, doesn’t mean that a lot is more beneficial. This is an incredibly potent herb and should be used with a level of respect for its potency. Long-term use can lead to loss of electrolytes, especially potassium.
Avoid taking aloe internally during pregnancy, menstruation, if you have hemorrhoids or degeneration of the liver and gall bladder.
Aloe Vera Dosage
Many people are trying to sell their aloe vera juice products. Like I always say “fresh is best”. Aloe plants can grow pretty much anywhere. When I was living in Canada, I used to have several indoor aloe plants and they did really well. Now that I live in Hawaii, aloe grows everywhere, so I don’t need to buy the juice, I just make it myself. Some companies selling Aloe juice recommend that we should take it ‘regularly’ but I don’t necessarily agree. We need to treat this plant as the medicine that it is and by tuning into our bodies we can really start to notice if we’re pulled to this plant for some level of healing. Would we take medicine unnecessarily without our bodies really needing it? Probably not, and that’s the same with plant medicines. If you’re experiencing one of these digestive ailments use it for a short period of time for it’s course in treatment (1-2 weeks) and then stop and wait at least a month before starting again.
When I was living in Vancouver, I bought a big jug of the aloe juice and was taking shots of it in the morning. One of the ways that we can tune into our bodies is to simply notice immediate reactions. When I first started taking it, my body was totally fine with it, the taste didn’t bother me, and I could tell it was ok for my body. After a couple of weeks, I would take a shot and I would get a bit of a gag reflex. Our bodies are incredible at communicating with us. This was my sign that the Aloe medicine had run its course in treatment and didn’t start taking it again for at least another month or two.
We see something that says weight-loss on it and we just go to town on taking it without considering the potential toxic effects of over-doing a potent plant medicine like Aloe. I don’t think in any culture, aloe was used internally every single day – most traditional cultures understand that more isn’t always necessarily better and use it when it is actually needed. This way, it ensures the use of the effectiveness of the constituents of the plant when we are in need of it.
One last note about Aloe Vera juice; it does have a strong pungent taste, so if you can’t cope with taking it straight, mix it in your smoothie or add it to a green juice.
Enjoy the many benefits that Aloe Vera has to offer.
Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii.
Laura Dawn
Different parts of the plant are used for different effects on the body and Aloe Vera has both internal and external applications.
I love to juice the inner gel of the aloe plantand I even add it to my smoothies to gain some of the benefits of this incredible plant. Be sure to read the last section about over-use of this plant as well as dose recommendations.
Aloe Vera contains over 200 active components including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, polysaccharide, and fatty acids- no wonder it’s used for such a wide range of remedies. The bulk of the Aloe Vera leaf is filled with a clear gel-like substance, which is approximately 99% water.
Man has used aloe therapeutically for over 5000 years. The list of benefits and effects for this miraculous plant are many.
Here is a list of theTop 12 Benefits and Medicinal Uses for Aloe Vera:
1. Aloe Vera Is High in Vitamins & Minerals:
Aloe Vera contains many vitamins including A, C, E, folic acid, choline, B1, B2, B3 (niacin), B6. Aloe Vera is also one of the few plants that contains vitamin B12.
Some of the 20 minerals found in Aloe Vera include: calcium, magnesium, zinc, chromium, selenium, sodium, iron, potassium, copper, manganese.
2. Aloe Vera is High in Amino Acids & Fatty Acids
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. There are about 22 amino acids that are necessary for the human body and it is said that 8 of these are essential. Estimates of the amino acids found in aloe range from 18-20 amino acids, with all 8 essential amino acids.
Alove Vera also includes quite an impressive range of fatty acids. Aloe contains three plant sterols, which are important fatty acids- HCL cholesterol (which lowers fats in the blood), campesterol, and B-sitosterol. All are helpful in reducing symptoms of allergies and acid indigestion. Other fatty acids include linoleic, linolenic, myristic, caprylic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic.
3. Aloe Vera is an Adaptogen
Aloe Vera is a well-known adaptogen. An adaptogen is something that boosts the body’s natural ability to adapt to external changes and resist illness. It is thought that aloe’s power as an adaptogen balances the body’s system, stimulating the defense and adaptive mechanisms of the body. This allows you an increased ability to cope with stress (physical, emotional and environmental stress like pollution)
4. Aloe Helps with Digestion
Poor digestion is related to many diseases. A properly functioning digestive tract is one of the keys and foundations of health. Aloe is known to soothe and cleanse the digestive tract and help improve digestion. The interesting thing about taking aloe internally is that, because it is an adaptogen, it helps with either constipation or diarrhea, helping to regulate your elimination cycles in whatever way you need. It’s been a great remedy for people with problems such as irritable bowel syndrome as well as acid reflux. Aloe also helps to decrease the amount of unfriendly bacteria and in our gut keeping your healthy intestinal flora in balance. Aloe is also a vermifuge, which means it helps to rid the body of intestinal worms.
5. Aloe Helps in Detoxification
Aloe Vera is a gelatinous plant food, just like seaweeds and chia. The main benefit to consuming gelatinous plant foods in your diet is that these gels move through the intestinal tract absorbing toxins along the way and get eliminated through the colon. This will help the proper elimination of waste from your body and help the detoxification of your body.
6. Aloe Alkalizes the Body
Disease cannot manifest in an alkaline environment. Most people are living and subsisting on mostly acidic foods. For great health, remember the 80/20 rule – 80% alkaline forming foods and 20% acidic. Aloe vera is an alkaline forming food. It alkalizes the body, helping to balance overly acidic dietary habits
7. Cardiovascular Health
There hasn’t been a lot of studies conducted in this but there has been some research to show that Aloe Vera extract injected into the blood, greatly multiplies the oxygen transportation and diffusion capabilities of the red blood cells.
According to a study published in the 2000 issue of the British Medical Journal, beta sitosterol helps to lower cholesterol. By regulating blood pressure, improving circulation and oxidation of the blood, lowering cholesterol, and making blood less sticky, Aloe Vera juice may be able to help lower the risk of heart disease.
8. Aloe Helps Boost the Immune System
I think given the stresses of our daily lives, every one can use a boost to their immune systems. The polysaccharides in aloe vera juice stimulate macrophages, which are the white blood cells of your immune system that fight against viruses.
Aloe is also an immune enhancer because of its high level of anti-oxidants, which help combat the unstable compounds known as free-radicals, contributing to the aging process. (Free radicals are a bi-product of life itself, it is a naturally occurring process but we can overload ourselves with unnecessary free-radicals by living an unhealthy lifestyle) Aloe is also an antipyreticwhich means it used to reduce or prevent fever.
9. Aloe Vera is Great for the Skin
Because of aloe’s well-known healing properties for the skin, aloe is one of the primary compounds used in the cosmetic industry. It is a known vulnerary, (meaning it helps heal wounds) and is great for applying topically to burns, abrasions, psoriasis and even to bug bites. Aloe acts as an analgesic, acting to help relieve pain of wounds. It’s feels especially good to cut a stem of aloe, place it in the fridge and rub it on sun burnt skin – the immediate soothing effect feels like an absolute lifesaver. Aloe is also an antipruritic: A substance that relieves or prevents itching. Aloe Vera is an astringent: which causes the contraction of body tissues, typically used to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions.
Due to aloe’s high water content (over 99% water) it is a great way to hydrate, moisturize and rejuvenate the skin and fits within my general guideline: “Don’t put anything on your skin that you wouldn’t eat!” Aloe increases the elasticity of the skin making it more flexible through collagen and elastin repair. Aloe is an emollient, helping to soften and soothe the skin. It helps supply oxygen to the skin cells, increasing the strength and synthesis of skin tissue and induces improved blood flow to the skin through capillary dilation.
10. Disinfectant, Anti-biotic, Anti-microbial, Germicidal, Anti-bacterial, Anti-septic, Anti-fungal & Anti-viral:
Wow, I think that covers all anti- bases. Okay, I admit, that was just a sneaky way to add in another 8 good reasons why you should keep Aloe Vera handy and incorporate it into your lifestyle. Aloe Vera’s active ingredients are sulphur, lupeol, salicylic acid, cinnamic acid, urea nitrogen and phenol which are substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms and act as a team to provide antimicrobial activity thus eliminating many internal and external infections, also active against bacteria. It also helps to treat fungal and viral infections.
11. Aloe Helps Reduce Inflammation
Aloe Vera contains 12 substances, including B-sisterole, which can help to slow down or inhibit inflammation. This may be able to help with painful joints due to stiffness and help improve joint flexibility.
12. Weight Loss – A Secondary effect
Improving your digestion, and detoxifying your will have a secondary effect in promoting weight loss because when we start to improve our digestion we naturally eliminate more efficiently, which is a primary way they we detoxify – through our bowels. This will lighten our toxic load on the body and will give us more energy.
Aloe Vera Intake Precautions
This plant is incredibly medicinal, yet there are some cautions against long-term use. Just because a little is beneficial, doesn’t mean that a lot is more beneficial. This is an incredibly potent herb and should be used with a level of respect for its potency. Long-term use can lead to loss of electrolytes, especially potassium.
Avoid taking aloe internally during pregnancy, menstruation, if you have hemorrhoids or degeneration of the liver and gall bladder.
Aloe Vera Dosage
Many people are trying to sell their aloe vera juice products. Like I always say “fresh is best”. Aloe plants can grow pretty much anywhere. When I was living in Canada, I used to have several indoor aloe plants and they did really well. Now that I live in Hawaii, aloe grows everywhere, so I don’t need to buy the juice, I just make it myself. Some companies selling Aloe juice recommend that we should take it ‘regularly’ but I don’t necessarily agree. We need to treat this plant as the medicine that it is and by tuning into our bodies we can really start to notice if we’re pulled to this plant for some level of healing. Would we take medicine unnecessarily without our bodies really needing it? Probably not, and that’s the same with plant medicines. If you’re experiencing one of these digestive ailments use it for a short period of time for it’s course in treatment (1-2 weeks) and then stop and wait at least a month before starting again.
When I was living in Vancouver, I bought a big jug of the aloe juice and was taking shots of it in the morning. One of the ways that we can tune into our bodies is to simply notice immediate reactions. When I first started taking it, my body was totally fine with it, the taste didn’t bother me, and I could tell it was ok for my body. After a couple of weeks, I would take a shot and I would get a bit of a gag reflex. Our bodies are incredible at communicating with us. This was my sign that the Aloe medicine had run its course in treatment and didn’t start taking it again for at least another month or two.
We see something that says weight-loss on it and we just go to town on taking it without considering the potential toxic effects of over-doing a potent plant medicine like Aloe. I don’t think in any culture, aloe was used internally every single day – most traditional cultures understand that more isn’t always necessarily better and use it when it is actually needed. This way, it ensures the use of the effectiveness of the constituents of the plant when we are in need of it.
One last note about Aloe Vera juice; it does have a strong pungent taste, so if you can’t cope with taking it straight, mix it in your smoothie or add it to a green juice.
Enjoy the many benefits that Aloe Vera has to offer.
Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii.
Laura Dawn
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Dont rub your eyes...
Don't rub it. You are more likely to put more dirt into your eye if you rub it. If you must rub it, wash your hands really well.
Ask someone if they see something in your eye. If they do, the instructions are below for rinsing.
Blink your eyes. It produces tear drops and may rinse the dirt particles out of your eye. You have to blink fast, though, or else the tears may not produce.
Rinse your eyes like you would if you got bathroom cleaner spray in your eyes. You have to keep your eyes open, if you're scared, just pretend you're swimming.
If you have gunk in your eye put a hot cloth on it.
Put some cold water on a towel and put it on your eye. That's another way of rinsing.
Put cold water in a plastic bag and rest it on the eye.
You might want to consult an eye doctor. Doctors know best and give you the best advice
Never touch your pupil, or your eyeball.
Once again, do not rub your eyes.
Do not put ice on your eye.
Ask someone if they see something in your eye. If they do, the instructions are below for rinsing.
Blink your eyes. It produces tear drops and may rinse the dirt particles out of your eye. You have to blink fast, though, or else the tears may not produce.
Rinse your eyes like you would if you got bathroom cleaner spray in your eyes. You have to keep your eyes open, if you're scared, just pretend you're swimming.
If you have gunk in your eye put a hot cloth on it.
Put some cold water on a towel and put it on your eye. That's another way of rinsing.
Put cold water in a plastic bag and rest it on the eye.
You might want to consult an eye doctor. Doctors know best and give you the best advice
Never touch your pupil, or your eyeball.
Once again, do not rub your eyes.
Do not put ice on your eye.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
CELEBRITY WEIGHT LOSS
SONAKSHI SINHA
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The original Dabangg girl knew she had to put in the extra effort before she could make her way to the top. Though Dabangg saw Sonakshi in a healthier avatar, her body seems to be getting better, every time!
Sonakshi's Secret Mantra
No carbohydrates after 6pm
Loads of Green Tea
Regular exercise. (Have you not heard this a million times?)
Hot Yoga
No short cuts to the door of glory
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ADNAN SAMI
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Having lost over 130 kilos Sami is probably the “biggest” weight loss story of the Bollywood fraternity. Earlier he required seat belt extension on planes, couldn’t lie down for sleeping and needed rest after climbing five steps. In about a year, Adnan Sami went from all this to enjoying tennis and squash.
Adnan's Secret Mantra
Seek expert advice. His diet regime might just not work the same for you. As he says, ''Some people just gain weight by smelling food''.
In his case (which is an exception), sheer determination, apart from initial dieting and gradual exercising, was the key.
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ZARINE KHAN
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The flabby Katrina look alike was once tagged as Fatrina! She weighed a whopping 100 kgs before getting into films, but the determined girl decided to stop the wagging tongues by going on a strict diet and is now a healthy 57 kgs.
She flaunted her super toned body in Houseful 2.
Zarine's Secret Mantra
An hour of Pilates every morning.
Weight training, swimming and jogging to increase her metabolic rate.
A complete no-no to sweet and fried food.
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SONAM KAPOOR
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India's most fashionable lady was once quite heavy. But when she decided to get into movies, she decided to shed off the extra weight too. Acknowledging her mother's determination to keep her off chocolates, ice creams, fried food she mentions how a combination of yoga, Pilates and Kathak helped her put off weight.
Sonam's Secret Mantra
High protein, six-small-meals-a-day-diet.
An early dinner.
Cardio-vascular exercises. (weight-training isnt just for men to bulk-up)
No to caffeine, yes to Green tea.
Classical Dancing (Kathak) and playing Squash.
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KAREENA KAPOOR
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From a flabby teenager to a much more glamorous almost size zero! Though we dont approve the size zero look, we love Kareena for how she has managed to shed down and then gain the kilos to look amazing. She consulted and worked under Dieticians and nutritionists and switched to healthy versions of eating food. Also, she involved in power yoga and managed to do about a 100 Surya Namaskars at one go!
Kareena's Secret Mantra
Exercising right (Power Yoga upto 40 minutes and 50 Surya Namaskars twice a day)
The good-old dal, rice and sabzi for an equi-carb-protein-diet. She says, ''the no-carb (carbohydrates) diet is silly''.
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SAMEERA REDDY
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She went from a whopping 105 kilos to super sexy and fit avatar she is in now. Sameera says it was very tough for her, given her healthy physique and the love for food. But she decided to combine good food with the right amount of exercise and reach where she is right now.
Sameera's Secret Mantra
'Lauki-juice' (gourd juice) she says is a miracle worker.
''Eat to survive. Don’t gorge.''
2 years of intensive weight-loss regime. Which goes to say, folks it aint happening overnight! You gotta work and wait for it.
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RANI MUKHERJI
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Rani received a lot of flak for her weight. But when she donned a bikini for Dil Bole Hadippa, she did it with ease. A lot of people were stunned by her toned abs. Her secret is the age old good diet and exercise and she is a big fan of yoga.
Rani's Secret Mantra
Two hours Power-Yoga every morning.
Walking up and down the stairs of her bungalow.
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ARJUN KAPOOR
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Another from the Kapoor family, Boney Kapoor's son and the latest heartthrob from Ishaqzaade, Arjun weighed about a 140 kilos a few years back. He says, ''Determination goes a long way in weight loss because there really isnt any quick fix''.
Arjun's Secret Mantra
Combining healthy food with cardio and weights.
Bajra roti in place of atta roti.
A Crossfit regime to knock off the extra calories.
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KATRINA KAIF
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Yes, hang your jaw in amazement, but Katrina wasnt always the super trim Sheila we see her as now. Though she wasnt highly overweight, the Barbied Katrina managed shedding off the extra pounds for a super trim and fit look. And the results are for all to see!
Katrina's Secret Mantra
Plenty of water and fruits
''Eat the right food at the right time.''
Positive addiction to physical activity.
Avoiding starch completely (Though we do not advice that, because starch helps the body produce energy and boycotting it may prove bad for health in the long run).
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MARIAH CAREY
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Known for her powerful vocals, her songwriting and her acting skills; Mariah gained 70 pounds during her pregnancy. She decided to shed it off and managed to return to the super glam personality she was always known for. Yes, we love the results.
Mariah's Secret Mantra
Jenny Craig's diet plan that restricted her intake to 1500 calories per day.
Gymming thrice a week.
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JENNIFER HUDSON
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She has many accolades to her name - an American Idol contestant, Academy Award winner, a BAFTA and a Golden Globe winner. But Hudson was also known for her heavy built. Its ironical that her ''Oscar-role'' (for Dream Girls) came when she was all filled-up. Great timing though, she managed to shed off the extra pounds and look fab!
Jennifer's Secret Mantra
The Weight Watchers program
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KELLY OSBURNE
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Her participation in Dancing with the stars made her lose weight. But she says, maintaining a regular dancing schedule, pilates and balanced meals helped her maintain the healthy weight.
Kelly's Secret Mantra
Following the Bar Method.
Water instead of soda.
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DREW BARRYMORE
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Known for her acting in movies like 50 First Dates, Posion Ivy and E.T; actor, director, screenwriter, producer and model Drew Barrymore has always been in the limelight. She managed to overcome all her addiction in life - her drug problems, her alcohol issues and also her weight issues. Drew is a fighter and her healthy weight just is an affirmation to that very fact. Portion controlled meals, yoga and running are her secrets.
Drew's Secret Mantra
Five-mile runs, thrice a week.
Boot-camp-style-workout by Kathy Kaehler.
Power yoga instructed by Mark Blanchard.
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DONE
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ENJOY
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The original Dabangg girl knew she had to put in the extra effort before she could make her way to the top. Though Dabangg saw Sonakshi in a healthier avatar, her body seems to be getting better, every time!
Sonakshi's Secret Mantra
No carbohydrates after 6pm
Loads of Green Tea
Regular exercise. (Have you not heard this a million times?)
Hot Yoga
No short cuts to the door of glory
.
.
.
ADNAN SAMI
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.
Having lost over 130 kilos Sami is probably the “biggest” weight loss story of the Bollywood fraternity. Earlier he required seat belt extension on planes, couldn’t lie down for sleeping and needed rest after climbing five steps. In about a year, Adnan Sami went from all this to enjoying tennis and squash.
Adnan's Secret Mantra
Seek expert advice. His diet regime might just not work the same for you. As he says, ''Some people just gain weight by smelling food''.
In his case (which is an exception), sheer determination, apart from initial dieting and gradual exercising, was the key.
.
.
.
ZARINE KHAN
.
.
The flabby Katrina look alike was once tagged as Fatrina! She weighed a whopping 100 kgs before getting into films, but the determined girl decided to stop the wagging tongues by going on a strict diet and is now a healthy 57 kgs.
She flaunted her super toned body in Houseful 2.
Zarine's Secret Mantra
An hour of Pilates every morning.
Weight training, swimming and jogging to increase her metabolic rate.
A complete no-no to sweet and fried food.
.
.
.
SONAM KAPOOR
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.
India's most fashionable lady was once quite heavy. But when she decided to get into movies, she decided to shed off the extra weight too. Acknowledging her mother's determination to keep her off chocolates, ice creams, fried food she mentions how a combination of yoga, Pilates and Kathak helped her put off weight.
Sonam's Secret Mantra
High protein, six-small-meals-a-day-diet.
An early dinner.
Cardio-vascular exercises. (weight-training isnt just for men to bulk-up)
No to caffeine, yes to Green tea.
Classical Dancing (Kathak) and playing Squash.
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.
.
KAREENA KAPOOR
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From a flabby teenager to a much more glamorous almost size zero! Though we dont approve the size zero look, we love Kareena for how she has managed to shed down and then gain the kilos to look amazing. She consulted and worked under Dieticians and nutritionists and switched to healthy versions of eating food. Also, she involved in power yoga and managed to do about a 100 Surya Namaskars at one go!
Kareena's Secret Mantra
Exercising right (Power Yoga upto 40 minutes and 50 Surya Namaskars twice a day)
The good-old dal, rice and sabzi for an equi-carb-protein-diet. She says, ''the no-carb (carbohydrates) diet is silly''.
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SAMEERA REDDY
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She went from a whopping 105 kilos to super sexy and fit avatar she is in now. Sameera says it was very tough for her, given her healthy physique and the love for food. But she decided to combine good food with the right amount of exercise and reach where she is right now.
Sameera's Secret Mantra
'Lauki-juice' (gourd juice) she says is a miracle worker.
''Eat to survive. Don’t gorge.''
2 years of intensive weight-loss regime. Which goes to say, folks it aint happening overnight! You gotta work and wait for it.
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RANI MUKHERJI
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Rani received a lot of flak for her weight. But when she donned a bikini for Dil Bole Hadippa, she did it with ease. A lot of people were stunned by her toned abs. Her secret is the age old good diet and exercise and she is a big fan of yoga.
Rani's Secret Mantra
Two hours Power-Yoga every morning.
Walking up and down the stairs of her bungalow.
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ARJUN KAPOOR
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Another from the Kapoor family, Boney Kapoor's son and the latest heartthrob from Ishaqzaade, Arjun weighed about a 140 kilos a few years back. He says, ''Determination goes a long way in weight loss because there really isnt any quick fix''.
Arjun's Secret Mantra
Combining healthy food with cardio and weights.
Bajra roti in place of atta roti.
A Crossfit regime to knock off the extra calories.
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KATRINA KAIF
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Yes, hang your jaw in amazement, but Katrina wasnt always the super trim Sheila we see her as now. Though she wasnt highly overweight, the Barbied Katrina managed shedding off the extra pounds for a super trim and fit look. And the results are for all to see!
Katrina's Secret Mantra
Plenty of water and fruits
''Eat the right food at the right time.''
Positive addiction to physical activity.
Avoiding starch completely (Though we do not advice that, because starch helps the body produce energy and boycotting it may prove bad for health in the long run).
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MARIAH CAREY
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Known for her powerful vocals, her songwriting and her acting skills; Mariah gained 70 pounds during her pregnancy. She decided to shed it off and managed to return to the super glam personality she was always known for. Yes, we love the results.
Mariah's Secret Mantra
Jenny Craig's diet plan that restricted her intake to 1500 calories per day.
Gymming thrice a week.
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JENNIFER HUDSON
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She has many accolades to her name - an American Idol contestant, Academy Award winner, a BAFTA and a Golden Globe winner. But Hudson was also known for her heavy built. Its ironical that her ''Oscar-role'' (for Dream Girls) came when she was all filled-up. Great timing though, she managed to shed off the extra pounds and look fab!
Jennifer's Secret Mantra
The Weight Watchers program
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KELLY OSBURNE
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Her participation in Dancing with the stars made her lose weight. But she says, maintaining a regular dancing schedule, pilates and balanced meals helped her maintain the healthy weight.
Kelly's Secret Mantra
Following the Bar Method.
Water instead of soda.
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DREW BARRYMORE
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Known for her acting in movies like 50 First Dates, Posion Ivy and E.T; actor, director, screenwriter, producer and model Drew Barrymore has always been in the limelight. She managed to overcome all her addiction in life - her drug problems, her alcohol issues and also her weight issues. Drew is a fighter and her healthy weight just is an affirmation to that very fact. Portion controlled meals, yoga and running are her secrets.
Drew's Secret Mantra
Five-mile runs, thrice a week.
Boot-camp-style-workout by Kathy Kaehler.
Power yoga instructed by Mark Blanchard.
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FOR YOUR BACK PAIN
Sitting badly in front of a computer for hours on end is storing up trouble. The body can tolerate being in one position for only a short period of time before you feel the need to adjust.
Workstation factors that can affect your back include:
• seating posture
• computer screen position
• chair height
• keyboard position
• mouse position
• desk equipment layout
A twenty minute walk will help even more, promoting healthy blood flow that brings important nutrients to all the spinal structures. In general, moving about and stretching on a regular basis throughout the day will help keep the joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons loose, which in turn promotes an overall feeling of comfort, relaxation and ability to focus productively.
• Resting eye level
Close your eyes while sitting comfortably with your head facing forward. Slowly open your eyes. Your gaze should be aimed at the center of your computer screen. If your computer screen is higher or lower than your gaze, you need to either raise or lower it to reduce strain on the upper spine.
• Armrest
Adjust the armrest of the office chair so that it just slightly lifts your arms at the shoulders. Use of an armrest on your office chair is important to take some of the strain off your upper spine and shoulders, and it should make you less likely to slouch forward in your chair.
Don't Sit Up Straight
sitting in an upright position may put undue stress on your back, leading to back pain. your thighs are at a 135-degree angle with your torso is an optimal seated posture for preventing back pain. So go ahead, sit back, relax
Don't Sit Still
While fidgeting in your chair may not be conducive to productivity, sitting in the same position for long periods of time is not healthy for your back, long periods of sitting increases the risk of muscle pulls, strains and cramps; slows blood supply to the neck and back muscles, causing fatigue; puts undue amounts of pressure on the spine; and causes compression of the spinal discs. If you don't have the luxury of taking frequent breaks to stand up and move around, the center recommends sitting in a range of positions -- any position that doesn't hinder proper breathing or circulation or impede functions of the muscles or internal organs is a healthy sitting position.
Elbow measure
First, begin by sitting comfortably as close as possible to your desk so that your upper arms are parallel to your spine. Rest your hands on your work surface (e.g. desktop, computer keyboard). If your elbows are not at a 90-degree angle, adjust your office chair height either up or down.
Choose the Right Chair
The right office chair can help you avoid back pain or prevent it from worsening,
an ergonomic office chair supports the lower back and promotes good posture, giving you one less thing to think about while you're working. Look for chairs with lumbar adjustment. The best lumbar setting will mimic and enforce the natural curve of your spine, preventing you from slouching//the backrest should also be able to be adjusted forward and backward to support your back in different working positions.
Sit at the Right Height
No matter what position you sit in, it's essential to adjust your chair to the right height to prevent back pain. your chair should be adjusted according to your height to promote proper seated posture. To do this, stand in front of your chair and adjust the seat of the chair so that its highest point hits just below your kneecap. When sitting on the chair, your feet should be flat on the floor and your hips should be parallel to or just slightly higher than your knees.
Don't Slouch
Although forward sitting is sometimes necessary, depending upon the task you are engaged in, it's not a good idea to let your shoulders roll forward or to let your back hunch into a slouched position. the natural curvature of your spine, like a bridge's arch, is what gives it strength, leverage and flexibility. "When you slouch and let your hips fall back, your low back flattens out and you no longer have the curve in place." this reduces shock absorption, throws the discs out of alignment, reduces circulation and spinal fluid and puts more tension on your spinal cord. "When you slump, your neck shifts forward, which also adds tension to your musculature and your spinal cord,"
Do Simple Stretches
Performing a few seated stretching sessions throughout your day encourages you to shift your position frequently to avoid stiffness and potential injury from sitting in one posture for too long, and it helps lengthen and relax your back muscles. Easy seated stretches include reaching your arms overhead; rolling your chair away from your desk and folding forward at your waist to touch your toes; and rotating your torso to look over your left and right shoulders. Hold each stretch for about 10-to-15 seconds without bouncing. And then get back to work.
Use Props to Achieve the Right Posture
You don't always get to choose your work chair, and you might sometimes find yourself in an ill-fitting workspace, especially if you travel frequently and have to work remotely.
Use Your Armrests
Wharmrests should be positioned in such a way that the arms are just slightly lifted at the shoulders, which takes some of the strain off your neck and shoulders. Using the armrests may also make you less likely to slouchether you love 'em or hate 'em, chair armrests can help prevent back pain.
Keep Your Hips Level
At the office, you'll see coworkers sitting in all sorts of positions
When you put more weight on one hip, you bend the spine, putting tension on the spinal cord, causing the shoulder to over-round and increasing tension in your upper back
Activate Your Muscles to Support Your Spine
Moactivating key muscles throughout your day can help prevent back pain. Your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles help to support your spine, which can take some of the pressure off your back. Carrico, who co-owns Excellence Health and Fitness in Seattle, Washington, says you don't have to engage those muscles all day long, but he recommends reminding yourself to activate them every hour or so.st people don't think about using their muscles while sitting, a mostly passive activity,
When You're Not Sitting, Get Active
All of these tips for sitting pretty won't do you any good if you don't take advantage of the time you're not sitting to be active, particularly doing activities that help strengthen the muscles that support your spine. Get up from your desk every once in a while and take a brisk walk; when you're finished with your work day, don't go home and sit on the couch -- take a yoga class or go to the gym. no matter what type of exercise you choose.
Make Small Changes for Better Spine Health
By this point, you may be thinking that it's nearly impossible to employ all of these posture adjustments and still focus on getting your work done. So, focus on making one change at a time. Ensure that your chair is at the proper height, and then sit and assess your normal seated posture. If you tend to slump, concentrate on maintaining that slight curve in your lower back. Set a time to remind yourself to change positions every so often, take a break and do some seated stretches or go for a walk.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Best natural homemade papaya face packs, face masks for all skin tones
Papaya, pawpaw, papaw is the fruit from the Carica papaya. This papaya is also known as the angel fruit. The papaya contains the vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and magnesium in little. In addition to this vitamins and minerals it contains the antioxidants helps for the skin care.
Papaya mixed with the natural ingredients like honey egg white, lemon, turmeric, sandalwood powder, turmeric etc gives the amazing results for the skin. Find the natural homemade papaya face packs and papaya face masks.
Homemade papaya face packs, face masks
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Papaya & aloe vera face pack for all skin types.
Take the ripe fresh papaya and peel the skin of papaya. Make the papaya into small pieces. Take some seedless papaya pieces into bowl. Add the 1-2 tbsp of aloe vera gel to the papaya and mesh and mix them with the spoon. Apply this meshed blend on the face. This face packs works on the all types of the skin. The face pack skin tone maintains the dry and oily skin conditions.
Papaya & lemon face pack for skin lightening.
Take the ripe papaya pieces in bowl and now add the 2 tbsp of honey, 1 tbsp of lemon juice in the bowl. Mix all the three ingredients well and make them into smooth paste. Apply this paste on the face and skin. Papaya contains the vitamin C cleanses the skin from the dirt, lemon natural skin lightening, honey prevents the dry skin. Combination of three natural kitchen ingredients makes your skin free from dryness and darkness.
Papaya & avocado face pack healthy skin texture
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Take the ripe pieces of papaya in bowl. Take the ripe avocado pieces and add them with papaya pieces. Now add the 2 tbsp of olive oil in bowl. Mesh the papaya and avocado pieces with fork. Apply this mixture on the face and wait for 20 minutes. Then wash the face with the cool water. Avocado and olive oil are the rich sources of vitamin E gives the healthy skin.
Papaya and sandalwood anti aging face pack.
Take the some ripe papaya pieces in bowl and the 1 tbsp of sandalwood powder, 1 tbsp of honey to it. Mix all of them well. Now apply this blend all over the face. Dried it for 20 minutes then rinse it off with cool water. This face pack prevents the skin from aging.
Papaya and milk pack for dry skin.
Take the ripe papaya in bowl now add the 2 tbsp of raw milk and 1 tbsp of honey in bowl.mix all the ingredients well and apply this paste on face. Dried it for 10 -15 minutes and rinse it off. Milk and honey are work as the moisturizers for the skin and prevent the skin from dryness.
Papaya contains the many skin benefits. Try and use the natural chemical free papaya face packs for the glowing healthy skin.
Papaya mixed with the natural ingredients like honey egg white, lemon, turmeric, sandalwood powder, turmeric etc gives the amazing results for the skin. Find the natural homemade papaya face packs and papaya face masks.
Homemade papaya face packs, face masks
.
Papaya & aloe vera face pack for all skin types.
Take the ripe fresh papaya and peel the skin of papaya. Make the papaya into small pieces. Take some seedless papaya pieces into bowl. Add the 1-2 tbsp of aloe vera gel to the papaya and mesh and mix them with the spoon. Apply this meshed blend on the face. This face packs works on the all types of the skin. The face pack skin tone maintains the dry and oily skin conditions.
Papaya & lemon face pack for skin lightening.
Take the ripe papaya pieces in bowl and now add the 2 tbsp of honey, 1 tbsp of lemon juice in the bowl. Mix all the three ingredients well and make them into smooth paste. Apply this paste on the face and skin. Papaya contains the vitamin C cleanses the skin from the dirt, lemon natural skin lightening, honey prevents the dry skin. Combination of three natural kitchen ingredients makes your skin free from dryness and darkness.
Papaya & avocado face pack healthy skin texture
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Take the ripe pieces of papaya in bowl. Take the ripe avocado pieces and add them with papaya pieces. Now add the 2 tbsp of olive oil in bowl. Mesh the papaya and avocado pieces with fork. Apply this mixture on the face and wait for 20 minutes. Then wash the face with the cool water. Avocado and olive oil are the rich sources of vitamin E gives the healthy skin.
Papaya and sandalwood anti aging face pack.
Take the some ripe papaya pieces in bowl and the 1 tbsp of sandalwood powder, 1 tbsp of honey to it. Mix all of them well. Now apply this blend all over the face. Dried it for 20 minutes then rinse it off with cool water. This face pack prevents the skin from aging.
Papaya and milk pack for dry skin.
Take the ripe papaya in bowl now add the 2 tbsp of raw milk and 1 tbsp of honey in bowl.mix all the ingredients well and apply this paste on face. Dried it for 10 -15 minutes and rinse it off. Milk and honey are work as the moisturizers for the skin and prevent the skin from dryness.
Papaya contains the many skin benefits. Try and use the natural chemical free papaya face packs for the glowing healthy skin.
5 easy tips to beat the winter blues
Snug inside a balmy chair of warming solitude murmuring, Yeah! It’s right in the midst of winter time again…But, winters can also bring in shift in moods and can make you suffer from a phenomenon called ‘seasonally affected’.
According to medical experts, in some cases, winter blues can develop into seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, which is a type of depression that strikes mostly during the colder months of the year.
It is a common phenomenon during winters when one tends to feel a little de-energised and gloomy. But, a few changes in your lifestyle, eating habits etc can easily make you sail through the winters.
Here are some simple tips how to cope up with winter blues by bringing some simple changes around you.
According to medical experts, in some cases, winter blues can develop into seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, which is a type of depression that strikes mostly during the colder months of the year.
It is a common phenomenon during winters when one tends to feel a little de-energised and gloomy. But, a few changes in your lifestyle, eating habits etc can easily make you sail through the winters.
Here are some simple tips how to cope up with winter blues by bringing some simple changes around you.
Five tips for healthy and strong bones
Eating a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D is very important to keep your bones healthy and strong. Human bones which are lost and then rebuilt in tiny amounts throughout life attain peak bone density by the age of 30. However, post 30, one tends to lose slightly more bone mass than one gains.
To have a healthy bone mass and to prevent conditions like osteoporosis it is important to eat healthy. Here are a few tips:
To have a healthy bone mass and to prevent conditions like osteoporosis it is important to eat healthy. Here are a few tips:
5 easy home remedies to get rid of blackheads
Are those blackheads annoying you? They are indeed irritating as literally everyone can see them. Blackheads are very common especially among adolescents. They commonly occur on the face, particularly the nose. Blackheads mostly occur if one has a very oily skin. If not taken care, black heads can grow into pimples.
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