Monday, 18 March 2013

Home Remedies for Wrinkles

Wrinkle and beauty do not go along well. People are afraid to get wrinkles because it spoils their beauty. Here are some tips to help avoiding wrinkles.

Tip 1: Papaya is a great source to rub off wrinkles and hence rub the pulp and keep it for about 30 mins before washing off.

Tip 2: Make a paste of 1tbsp milk and 3-4 drops of lime juice. Apply it on face before you go to sleep. Wash it off in the morning and then apply cream and let the moisture stay in.

Tip 3: Add the contents of a vitamin E tablet along with ½ tsp of glycerin, apply & wash off after 15 mins.

Tip 4: Almond oil is a great buster of wrinkles. Massage it on to your skin. Keep it overnight and wash off the next morning.

Tip 5: Make a paste of 1tsp of milk cream & honey. Apply and keep it for 20 mins.

Tip 6: Make a good mixture of honey and rice powder. Massage it onto your skin and wash off after 30 mins.

Tip 7: Mix smashed banana with a few cabbage leaves and make a paste. Add egg white. Apply and keep it for 30 mins. Do it for 1 month and you will see considerable results.

Tip 8: Make a paste of apple with lime juice and apply & keep it for 20 mins.

Tip 9: Carrot juice is also a good agent and can be combined with almond oil.

Tip 10: Lastly eating a diet rich in antioxidants will surely get you results.

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

DANCING AND IT'S HEALTH BENEFITS


Dance Your Way To Better Physical And Mental Health

Few activities can rival dancing's multifaceted benefits that encompass every area of health - physical, mental, emotional and social. While some activities are good mental stimulators and others are effective muscle toners, dancing is rather unique in its multidimensional advantages that address the entire spectrum of wellness. Whether a person's preference is a beautiful waltz, sultry tango or lively polka, this activity can stave off illness and even curtail some of the effects of aging.

The American Council on Exercise recommends dancing for an aerobic workout, as it provides cardiovascular conditioning, which lowers blood pressure and the risk of heart disease, in addition to aiding in weight control. Since dance involves weight bearing, it boosts bone density, along with muscle strength and coordination.

Other benefits include improved balance, stamina and flexibility. Also, ballroom dancing involves using muscle groups that are not heavily used in walking or jogging, particularly for women, who dance backwards.

In addition to challenging the body, dance can also challenge the mind, making it sharper. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine two years ago found that frequent dancers have a lower incidence of dementia compared to people who rarely dance.

Author Joe Verghese, MD, postulates the mental benefit of dance may be due to several factors. The process of sequencing, memorizing steps and timing body movement to music involves mental activity. Another factor is the increased blood circulation to the brain from the physical workout. Also, the social and emotional aspects of reduced stress, depression and loneliness could play a role.

Earlier research by Dr. Jonathan Skinner from Queen's University in Belfast shows dance can counteract some of the natural, physical and mental deterioration associated with aging, which prompted the scientist to recommend social dancing to help people live longer and healthier lives.

Skinner asserts that social dancing promotes a continued engagement in life, conducive for fostering longevity. Aside from giving people something to enjoy, it reduces social isolation and even aches and pains frequently experienced in old age.