2.22.2008

weight loss

weight lose

To lose weight keep one basic truth in mind in every weight lose program is that the calories that you take in should also be burned.
to lose weight safely you should include all food groups in your diet.
Try to stop taking junk foods like ice creams choclates, potato chips,and cakes and most of all fast foods.you can change the pattern of your desire to low calorie snacks.
divide your meals in to four or six parts and eat in regular intervals this will help you to get constantly nourished and help very much in your metabolism
Drink 12 to 15 glasses of water daily make it a habit, water cleanses the entire system of your body and also replenishes the vital fluids you lose during exercise and prevents dehydration
Eat variety of fruits that are available in each season take green vegetables and especially whole grains, choose to eat at least 5 to 6 serving each day
take lot of pulses and salads as a routine diet in the meal menu of yours
Try to stop taking non vegeterian food if not possible try to limit it to once or twice a week, switch over to taking chicken and more fish
reduce the amount of salt in your diet you should take only six grams that is a teaspoon of salt a day
Remember, diet does not mean curbing your desires instead in dulge yourself by thinking smart and choosing right, enjoy your eatouts but learn to burn them out too.

2.17.2008

simple tips

Pimples
To control your pimples wash your face 3 times a day with a mild baby soap or soap without detergent, and apply a face lotion on the pimples. This will serve two purpose, this controls pimples and its left over marks, as well as this will serve the purpose of foundation cream for make up.
Use loose face powder instead of any cake, compressed or compact makeup, you can apply an astringent lotion twice daily, particularly when you go out, this will be very helpful in keeping your skin free from oil for hours.
Deep cracks in feet
Normally lot of people use pumice stone and Vaseline cream for deep cracks of feet, but this will not help to get rid of  your problem in fact too much use of pumice stones is not advisable. It's better you take a pedicure 3 times a week for one month, gradually reducing it to once a week, as the condition improves. And it is also advisable you take this pedicure done in a beauty parlour under a experienced hand, for the first two weeks for effective results.
When you feel some improvements you can do it home. Proper care of feet is very essential, as the whole body weight rests on those remarkable little creations of nature, whether you are walking or standing. for more about how to take care of your feet visit here

To relieve sunburn, use a face mask by applying plain curd. It will soothe and repair the skin.

Foods that promote heartburn
eating these foods encourages acidic fluids from the stomach to flow backward into the esophagus causing heartburn
Orange, tomato, or cranberry juice, mashed potatoes, french fries, Ground beef, steak with visible fat, ice cream, sour cream, milkshake liquor, wine, coffee or tea, decaf or regular creamy salad, dressings, vinaigrette, fried snacks, or chips, high fat or pastries cookies

Add a little oil to a salad, scientists have found that we absorb virtual fighting carotenes in salad leaves, if they are eaten completely raw or with fat free dressing. Carotenes such as beta carotene, which protects the heart and lungs, and pigments such as lutein and zeaxanthin which help to prevent age related blindness hitch a lift over the intestinal wall by attaching themselves to fat

Cure Sinus headache in few minutes

Method:
Sit with legs folded backwards heels, apart knees and toes together
Stretch your toes on the ground Adjust your hips between the heels
Slowly raise your arms over the head, While exhaling, slowly bend forward and stretch your palms on the floor with pulling in your abdomen and pressing it against the thighs
Then bring your face downwards and touch the floor with the forehead without raising the buttocks
When you are in the pose, remember to continue breathing normally
Make sure that you are comfortable otherwise you will be unable to relax properly
Be in position for at least 15 seconds Inhale slowly, return to an upright position reversing the process

Benefits
In shashankasana, the head is bent downwards, it allows better circulation towards the brain.This has numerous benefits such as improved concentration and memory
There are a numerous physical benefits of shashankasan, for example headaches and sinus congestion almost immediately vanish after one stays in the post for a few minutes
The increased circulation when you practice this pose helps the heart.But most of the physical benefits are related to the spinal cord.It tones the spinal nerves and helps in relieving arthritic pain
shashankasana alleviates back pain neck pain and massages the sciatic nerve.It alleviates abdominal ailments when its practiced with proper breathing.It is an excellent asana for digestion.If you inhale and exhale as indicated in the method you can get rid of stomach ulcers and indigestion problems.Because it also massages the pancreas, it useful in the prevention and cure of diabetics


Hand care
Your hands need extra care as they are constantly exposed to so many things as you work through the day. To prevent dry wrinkled, rough hands, just keep in mind these few things:
Make sure your hands are well moisturised, Use Vaseline or a rich lotion after bath and every time you wash your hands
For soft hands, rub in some coconut oil an hour before bath and avoid using harsh soaps which rob the skin of moisture
Don't keep your hands in water for a long time, it could cause a fungal infection
At night moisturise your hands again before sleeping