Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Beauty tips for whitening the skin

Several home based methods were used to whiten the skin easily.Home based methods makes no cost when compared to the others.Skin whitening methods are:



                 

 

 

1.Orange peel method:

This method requires you to peel several oranges and put the peel in the sun until they dry completely.Make a powder with that and add some milk to it.Apply this paste once a day in the area of skin you want to whiten.Wash it with warm water ,it makes your skin smooth and lighter.

2.Potato paste:

Potato acts as a good bleaching agent that can be made at home easily.Applying the potato juice whitens the skin and reduces blemishes.

3.Almond Paste:

Skin whitening can be gained with the help of  almonds,honey and milk.Soak the almonds in the water overnight and peel it off.Make a paste of almonds and add honey,milk.Apply that paste to the skin you want to make glowing.

4.Sandal facial skin bleach:

Sandalwood powder,lemon juice,cucumber juice, tomato juic are required for the sandal facial.
Mix these properly and make a fine paste.Apply it on the skin.Then wait for it to get fully dried .It helps you to have smooth skin.

Tuesday, 2 October 2012

Health benefits of ragi

                                                      
Ragi is one  of the most favourite cereals.It is also known as finger millet .It is easy to digest and one of the most nutritious millet.There are many health benefits of ragi.
1.Bone Development.
2.Weight Loss.
3.Acts as a relaxant.
4.Reduces high glucose levels in the blood.
5.Acts as a good source of protein/amino acids.
6.Lowers blood cholestrol levels.
7.Prevents and treats anemia.
Ragi is used in many dishes to make,porridge,rotis,dosas.Its taste is different from wheat.Let us see how the ragi dosa can be prepared.

                                                 Ingredients

                                              ragiflour-1/2 cup
                                              wheat flour-1/4 cup
                                              onion -1
                                              green chilli -1
                                              jeera-1tsp
                                              salt -as needed
                                              water or butter milk-as needed

  Method:

1.Take ragi flour,wheat flour,jeera,salt,chopped onions,chilli in a bowl and add enough butter milk or water to make thin batter.



                        
2.Heat dosa pan,pour oil as we do for ravva dosa,cook both sides for medium flame.
               





Serve the tasty ragi dosa with chutney.It is good for health


                                       

Monday, 1 October 2012

Simple Nutrition Tips



                                   

Some of the simple nutrition tips that makes us healthy
1.Eat whole,fresh,unprocessed fruits.
2.When buying packaged foods ,read the nutrition labels carefully.
3.Eat something for every four hours.
4.Buy low fat versions of dairy products.
5.Don't eat fruits immediately after meals.
6.Never smoke after eating.
7.Replace tea with green tea.
8.Fish boosts memory.
9.Carrots save eyesight.
10.Bananas strengthen bones.
11.Lemon smoothens skin.
12.Honey increases energy.
13.Garlic kills bacteria.
14.Strawberries calm stress.
15.Yogurt protects against ulcers and helps us digest food better.
16.Eggs,beans,peas provide a good source of protein and fibre.
17.Ginger is called universal medicine.
18.Onion is beleived to clean the blood among many other health benefits .
19.Fasting is one of the oldest therapies in medicine.
20.Avoid open buffets.

Wednesday, 26 September 2012

home made tips for the joint pains

Joint pain is generally  due to illness,injury, old age conditions.One of the most common problems encountered by the people due to their sedentery life style is joint pains.Weakness in the joint can lead to the joint pains.Now a days many people suffer with joint pains irrespect to the age.This is due to the junk food,heredity,over fat etc.If there is a perfect diet,then we can control the joint pains.





                             

Some of the food items that can be taken by the people who are suffering from the joint pains

1.Milk:

Milk  should taken daily inorder to strengthen the body joints.

2.Citrus Fruits:

Citrus fruits contians Vitamin  C .It has prevention of bone degeneration and also helps in the strengthening the joints.Oranges have maximum amount of Vitamin C.Doctors suggest that consumption of citrus fruit juices provides 35% additional Vitamin C than consumption of fruits.
Apples,Bananas,Strawberries,Red grapes are also useful to reduce joint pains.

3.Green leafy vegetables:

They have large amount of fibre which gives the flexible movement of body.It contains anti -oxidants that can relieve any type of joint pains.Spinach is the best source of anti-oxidants.

4.Onions:

Onions contain high  anti-inflammatory properties that prevents joint pains.So add the onions to the soups,salads.Ginger also helpful to reduce joint pains.

5.Green Tea:

Green Tea contains EGCG compound  that prevents the production of molecules that damage the joints.

6.Turmeric:

Try turmeric with milk at nights,this can be used to reduce joint pains easily.

7.Almonds:

Generally every one suffers from stress .This stress is caused due to the free radicals.Almond  contains Vitamin E and  it protects  from the free radicals.Usage of almonds daily can neutralize the free radicals and prevents joint pains occuring.
Fish and olive oil also helpful to avoid joint pains.

Foods to be avoided:

Pastas,deep fried foods,white bread should be avoided in order to reduce  jont pains

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Beauty tips with almond oil

Almond Oil  is extracted from almond.This almond oil is easily available in markets.Thus the almond flour  is used as an alternative to the wheat flour in cooking and baking.Almonds are  a rich source of  Vitamin E,Vitamin B1,Vitamin B2,Vitamin B6,Vitamin D.It has high proteins and minerals.Almonds are rich source of oils.The almond oil is good for application to the skin.



There are many benefits for skin and hair with almond oil.

 Benefits  and uses of almond oil for skin:



                                  
1.Prevents itching,irritation,inflammation of skin.
2.Prevents dark circles.
3.Suitable for every type of skin.
4.Almond oil softens the skin.
5.It reduces wrinkles on the skin.It acts as a anti aging agent for skin.
6.Rub a few drops of almond oil on dry spots,your skin absorbs the oil and keeps your skin shiny and soft.
7.Apply two drops of almond oil on your skin.It acts as a cleanser.

Benefits and uses of almond oil for hair:



                                       

1.Almond oil for dull and damaged hair:

It gives the healthy appearence to the dull hair.This almond oil provides nutrients to the dull hair when applied,thus speeds the recovery of the damaged hair.

2.Controls hair loss:

This almond oil when applied,reduces the hair loss and this is very good oil for controlling the hair loss.

3.Almond oil for shine and silky hair:

Apply almond oil to your hair twice a week.After a week of treatment you will notice the shiny hair.

Health benefits of almond oil:

1.Rub  the oil on the sore muscles after long workout.It has pain killing properties.
2.Almond oil also have the therapeutic properties that relieve the stress and calm the nerves.Add one drop of almond oil to your forehead ,lay down and relax for one hour.It helps to reduce stress.

Thursday, 20 September 2012

Tips for removing dark circles

Eyes are the most attractive part of the face.We all want to have beautiful and sparkling eyes.There are many skin problems for men and women  of all ages.The most common problem is dark circles under eyes.Dark circles gives aging appearance to the face.In order to avoid aging appearance ,one should take care for the dark circles.Dark circles appear because of many reasons.
   


                                     

Causes of dark circles under eyes:


1.Food allergies.
2.Hormonal disorders.
3.Organ disorders.
4.Sleeping disorders.

 

Some of the useful tips for the dark circles:

1.Apply mint(pudhina) juice under your eyes to avoid dark circles.
2.Mix equal parts of lemon juice and tomato juice .Apply it  to treat dark circles.
3.Castor oil with  1 tsp of  milk cream is a good treatment for dark circles under eyes.
4.Drink plenty of water and butter milk daily  to reduce dark circles.
5.Take carrot,papaya,cuury leaves ,spinach  in your diet.It may be helpful to reduce dark circles.
6.A perfect tip is with potato.Apply potato slice on your eyes for ten minutes to reduce dark circles.
7.Massage almond oil around your eyes.It improves blood circulation.
8.Splashing cold water to the eyes helps to avoid wrinkles and dark circles under eyes.
9.Protect your eyes  from harmful UV rays by using good sunglasses.
   
It is better to follow home made remedies for dark circles.So follow these natural tips and make your eyes beautiful.Attractive eyes make you look attractive and  cute.


Thursday, 13 September 2012

Lovely tips of rose water

Rose water:A  natural toner  and cleanser


Rose water is a pure one.It doesn't contain any artificial components.Rose water is extracted from rose petals.It can help you to treat acne and skin irritations.Rose water can be used as a toner as well as moisturizer.This rose water is suitable for every type of skin.For normal skin it can be used for purifying purpose.For sensitive skin ,rose water can provide cooling effect.Every one can feel fresh skin by using rose water.
                           
                              

Uses of rose water:


1.Rose water can be used after shave for smoothing the irritated skin.
2.Rose water can be used to balance oily skin.
3.Rose water can cure the sunburns and wounds.
4.If your nails gets spots then mix lemon juice with rose water and wash the nails  thrice a  week.The nails become shiny and healthy.
5.Skin cleanser with yogurt and rose water can give you better results.
6.Mostly housewives hands become rough and dry ,they can use rrose water and glycerine thrice a day.

                                         

Method of applying rose water:

 Apply rose water daily two times a day ,in the morning and just before going to bed.Apply rose water on your skin with cotton in circular motions.This helps to avoid wrinkles on the skin.So apply rose water daily and get a glowing,smooth,acne free skin.