Shampoo and Conditioner
People who have dandruff, hair fall, grey hair have to wash hair preferably every alternate day ot atleast twice a week. Apply Conditioner whenever you wash hair. Keep your damp hair in a towel for about 15 minutes. Comb it in a gentle massage like movements and only brush gently.
Oiling hair every time before wash, isnt a gr8 idea. Once a fortnight oiling is fine. To wash your hair, always wet it first before applying shampoo. Then, lather it by massaging with your fingertips. Rinse thoroughly until clean.
Avoid using shampoos with alcohol. Dont use dove or pantene. Use something like herbal essence. Condition your hair every time after you wash it.
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Dandruff:
Unfortunately there is no cure for dandruff yet.once you get it you may continue to have it, but there are ways that you can control and limit dandruff.
If you have mild dandruff, shampooing your hair with a regular shampoo daily will usually yeild good results. Stronger shampoos can irritate and dry out your hair making flakes more. An anti-dandruff shampoo should improve your dandruff signifigantly in a couple of weeks. Once you have found an anti-dandruff shampoo that works for you, keep on using it or your dandruff will most likely reoccur.
Poor health may be the cause of your dandruff, so be sure to get enough sleep, eat nutritiously, and avoid stress inducing activities. Something in your diet may cause you to have an allergic reaction and trigger dandruff. Some foods that commonly cause an alergic reaction causing dandruff include nuts, choclate and shellfish.
If you have to scratch your head, avoid using your fingernails to scratch, instead use the pads of your fingers. Wear a hat outdoor, on days that are extremely cold, windy, and when you're going to be out in the sun for a lengthy period.
Make sure that you get an adequate ammount of B6 in your diet, which will help prevent dandruff. Ready-to-eat cereals are rich sources for B6.
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Tips to stop Dandruff:
(1) Fenugreek (called menthulu in Telugu) seeds is one of the most easiest and important remedies in the treatment of dandruff. Two tablespoons of these seeds should be soaked overnight in water and ground into a fine paste in the morning. This paste should be applied all over the scalp and left for half an hour. The hair should then be washed thoroughly with shikakai. Use a teaspoon of fresh lime juice for the last rinse, while washing the hair. This not only leaves the hair glowing but also removes stickiness and prevents dandruff.
(2) Hair should be washed twice a week with two tablespoons of green gram powder mixed with half a cup of curd. Massage scalp with the finger tips while wash.
(3) Rub the scalp with snake gourd juice over the scalp every night and was hair next morning. Do this for a week and you would find good result.
(4) Dandruff can be removed by massaging the hair for half an hour with curd which has been kept in the open for three days or with a few drops of lime juice mixed with amla juice every night, before going to bed.
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How to prepare a herbal shampoo:
(1) Immerse 100 gm multani clay in water. After two hours make a paste and apply gently in the hair. Wash the hair after 5-10 minutes in winters with warm water and normal water in summers. If hair is very dirty do it twice a week; the hair becomes soft, silky and long.
(2) Make a paste of gram pulse flour and apply on the hair twice a week and wash after an hour. The hair becomes black, dense, clean, shining and soft. It also relieves itching or cures boils in the head.
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How to make Herbal Hair Color:
One can make a hair pack by taking henna powder, adding limejuice and curd to it. Leave it on hair for at least 30 minutes and wash it. It's a very good conditioner to the hair and gives them a nice color.
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Egg white make wonders on hair. Apply it 30mins before headbath.
+ It acts as a good conditioner
Beat 2 egg yolk. Add a spoon of henna and a spoon of curd. Apply on hair for 45mins and wash. Do this once a month.
+ Prevents dandruff
+ Prevents hair fall
+ Prevents premature graying of the hair.
Beat 2 eggs and apply on dry hair and wash it after 45 mins.
+ Makes hair smooth and silky.
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Mash a banana, add a bsp of honey and mix well. Wet hair with lukewarm water and apply the mixture over the hair. Put the shower cap on and wash it after 60 min.
+ Volume Hair growth
+ Prevents hair fall
+ Shines your hair
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Boil Curry Leaves in coconut oil for few minutes. Cool it and then remove the curry leaves, mix olive oil(1/2 the amount of coconut oil). Store it in a bottle and use it to massage on your hair and scalp
+ Useful to those who have boils and itching on their scalp.
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Take coconut oil, mix 1/4 th mustard oil to it and one lime's juice. Apply this to hair and wash it after 30 mins.
+ Get rid of dandruff
+ Makes the hair shiny
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Make a paste of amla, reethi and shikakai powders. Apply it on hair ans wash it after 45 mins.
+ Makes hair silky smooth
+ Prevents hair fall
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Heat two teaspoons butter in microwave for a minute, add a spoon olive oil to it and massage hair with it. Wash it after 30mins.
+ Makes strands extremely silky
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Soak fenugreek seeds in mustard oil overnight. Boil them in the same oil in the morning. Remove the seeds from the oil and store the oil in a bottle. Apply this oil twice or thrice a week.
+ Prevents hair fall
+ Prevents premature graying of the hair.
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Apply two-spoonful vinegar on hair and scalp and wash it after 15mins.
+ Give volume and life to dull, lifeless hair.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Remedies for headaches
Dip a small towel in cold water and apply to forehead. Once the towel gets warm, flip it to the other side, or dip it into cold water again.
Lying down in a dark room n getting a 1/2 hour of sleep, will always make you feel better.
A decoction of half a teaspoon mustard seeds powder and three teaspoons water, if instilled in the nostrils, reduces migraine.
Ripe grape juice is an effective home remedy for a migraine.
For a sinus headache, eating a jalapeno pepper gives relief ASAP. Within minutes sinuses will start to drain and the sinus headache will subside.
A peppermint steam inhalation provides quick relief for sinus headaches.
Mix 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in 1 teaspoon water and apply on the forehead. It is very effective in headache due to exposure to cold air.
Make a paste from dry ginger with a little water or milk, apply to the forehead for sinus relief.
Grind Basil leaves with cloves and dried ginger into a paste and apply to forehead for sinus cure.
For a painful sinus headache, hot footbath along with a cold compress on the forehead is a sure releif.
Lying down in a dark room n getting a 1/2 hour of sleep, will always make you feel better.
A decoction of half a teaspoon mustard seeds powder and three teaspoons water, if instilled in the nostrils, reduces migraine.
Ripe grape juice is an effective home remedy for a migraine.
For a sinus headache, eating a jalapeno pepper gives relief ASAP. Within minutes sinuses will start to drain and the sinus headache will subside.
A peppermint steam inhalation provides quick relief for sinus headaches.
Mix 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in 1 teaspoon water and apply on the forehead. It is very effective in headache due to exposure to cold air.
Make a paste from dry ginger with a little water or milk, apply to the forehead for sinus relief.
Grind Basil leaves with cloves and dried ginger into a paste and apply to forehead for sinus cure.
For a painful sinus headache, hot footbath along with a cold compress on the forehead is a sure releif.
Tips to cut down Fats
Replace sugar with honey n salt with lime. Avoid consumption of Non-Veg in the nights.
Eat Dinner early. Less caloric. Prefer fruits. (With low consumption in the nights, the psychological feel that u will be hungry in the middle of the night, will keep haunting u. But, the fact most of the people do not know is that, you would have a deep sleep by doing this. This is coz, if u keep on eating till late in the night, the digestive system, keeps working n though u rest, it doesn’t. So, lots of people have bad sleep during nights. U would have a peaceful n happy sleep only when all the parts of your body rest. This is the main reason, doctors advise us 2 eat early in the night n also easy digestible food. Coz, Non-Veg takes min of 6 hrs 2 digest, whereas, fruits take 2 hrs. Even after this, if u are still hungry, drink a glass of water with 2 spoons of honey).
When you eat oily food, for instance, say biryani, Observe your hand while you wash it. The hand requires more amount of soap, than usually required. Since, it’s an external organ; you would clean it with extra efforts. How would you do the same with the intestines n stomach which has been coated with loads of oil till date???? So, the smart way is only, avoiding the intake of oily foods. Coz, once affected, can’t be cured easily. Deep fries and oil content foods are to be avoided. No oil is good and the better of all is olive oil.
People fond of peanuts, can consume it in the form of sprouts. All dry fruit nuts should be soaked in water for 10-12 hrs. If u eat them after this, there would be no cholesterol in it. Coz, the cholesterol is lost in the water and it gives you just energy and no fat.
Eat Dinner early. Less caloric. Prefer fruits. (With low consumption in the nights, the psychological feel that u will be hungry in the middle of the night, will keep haunting u. But, the fact most of the people do not know is that, you would have a deep sleep by doing this. This is coz, if u keep on eating till late in the night, the digestive system, keeps working n though u rest, it doesn’t. So, lots of people have bad sleep during nights. U would have a peaceful n happy sleep only when all the parts of your body rest. This is the main reason, doctors advise us 2 eat early in the night n also easy digestible food. Coz, Non-Veg takes min of 6 hrs 2 digest, whereas, fruits take 2 hrs. Even after this, if u are still hungry, drink a glass of water with 2 spoons of honey).
When you eat oily food, for instance, say biryani, Observe your hand while you wash it. The hand requires more amount of soap, than usually required. Since, it’s an external organ; you would clean it with extra efforts. How would you do the same with the intestines n stomach which has been coated with loads of oil till date???? So, the smart way is only, avoiding the intake of oily foods. Coz, once affected, can’t be cured easily. Deep fries and oil content foods are to be avoided. No oil is good and the better of all is olive oil.
People fond of peanuts, can consume it in the form of sprouts. All dry fruit nuts should be soaked in water for 10-12 hrs. If u eat them after this, there would be no cholesterol in it. Coz, the cholesterol is lost in the water and it gives you just energy and no fat.
Starving is good
Planning a diet, should be a complete balance of proteins, carbs n fiber. First, you got to know the difference between, hungry and feeling hungry. You have to eat when you are hungry and not when you feel you are hungry. You can easily survive for minimum of a day without any food consumption. So, starving your stomach once or twice a month is good.
People feel starving is bad and with the psychological feeling that they will get weak if they don’t eat anything. But the best suggestion is that you don’t eat anything 24 hrs of a day and just drink water throughout the day, once an hour at least. Usually, when you shit, all the waste is excreted, but the intestines are not cleaned 100%. By doing a day’s fasting, drinking water the whole day, it washes out every intestine of the body and you will feel much better after that day. This helps you in avoiding lots of stomach, intestine diseases (especially intestine cancer).
People feel starving is bad and with the psychological feeling that they will get weak if they don’t eat anything. But the best suggestion is that you don’t eat anything 24 hrs of a day and just drink water throughout the day, once an hour at least. Usually, when you shit, all the waste is excreted, but the intestines are not cleaned 100%. By doing a day’s fasting, drinking water the whole day, it washes out every intestine of the body and you will feel much better after that day. This helps you in avoiding lots of stomach, intestine diseases (especially intestine cancer).
Exclusive Tips For Guys
The fastest way to take years off of your look is to get rid of gray hair. Use a specifically for men, Hair color. Balding is common problem among men. Get comfortable with your changing look and opt for a modern short haircut. When men begin to lose the hair on their heads, they may begin to notice unwanted hair in other places, like their nose, ears or back. Be sure to trim unwanted hair.
The best way to prevent wrinkles and skin cancer is to protect your skin from sun damage by using a daily moisturizer with sunscreen. A good daily skin care routine includes cleansing, followed by a gentle facial scrub, which also enhances shaving ease and comfort.
Follow with a moisturizer containing sunscreen for day and at night a moisturizer to encourage skin regeneration. Don't forget to include your hands and feet in your grooming routine. Well manicured nails and toes contribute to good hygiene and grooming habits. Make time to clip and file your nails at home.
Foot odor is a common problem among many men, and is relatively easy to treat. Scrub your feet daily and dry them completely. Insert a pair of Odor-Eaters Insoles into your shoes, which will absorb wetness and odor. If you don't iron your clothes, remove them immediately from the dryer so wrinkles don't set. In hot weather, wear light-colored, cotton clothing and socks. This will absorb less heat and sweat stains will be less visible.
Don't be reluctant to trim or tweeze any stray eyebrow hairs. Good dental hygiene means a dazzling smile. If hair is the frame for your face, the eyes are the windows. Use eye drops to whiten the whites of your eyes for a fresher, younger look.
Extend the Life of Your Razor Blades. All you need is a bottle of mineral oil and some rubbing alcohol. After shaving, thoroughly clean and dry your razor blades and then completely immerse the razor head in a shallow dish filled with mineral oil. Use the rubbing alcohol to wash away the oil next time you need to use the razor. By immersing the blades in oil, you stop the oxidization process that dulls their sharp edges. A daily mineral oil soak can double or even triple the life of your razors.
The best way to prevent wrinkles and skin cancer is to protect your skin from sun damage by using a daily moisturizer with sunscreen. A good daily skin care routine includes cleansing, followed by a gentle facial scrub, which also enhances shaving ease and comfort.
Follow with a moisturizer containing sunscreen for day and at night a moisturizer to encourage skin regeneration. Don't forget to include your hands and feet in your grooming routine. Well manicured nails and toes contribute to good hygiene and grooming habits. Make time to clip and file your nails at home.
Foot odor is a common problem among many men, and is relatively easy to treat. Scrub your feet daily and dry them completely. Insert a pair of Odor-Eaters Insoles into your shoes, which will absorb wetness and odor. If you don't iron your clothes, remove them immediately from the dryer so wrinkles don't set. In hot weather, wear light-colored, cotton clothing and socks. This will absorb less heat and sweat stains will be less visible.
Don't be reluctant to trim or tweeze any stray eyebrow hairs. Good dental hygiene means a dazzling smile. If hair is the frame for your face, the eyes are the windows. Use eye drops to whiten the whites of your eyes for a fresher, younger look.
Extend the Life of Your Razor Blades. All you need is a bottle of mineral oil and some rubbing alcohol. After shaving, thoroughly clean and dry your razor blades and then completely immerse the razor head in a shallow dish filled with mineral oil. Use the rubbing alcohol to wash away the oil next time you need to use the razor. By immersing the blades in oil, you stop the oxidization process that dulls their sharp edges. A daily mineral oil soak can double or even triple the life of your razors.
Never Do These 7 Things After Meal
Don't smoke- Experiment from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes (chances of cancer is higher).
Don't eat fruits immediately - Immediately eating fruits after meals will cause stomach to be bloated with air. Therefore take fruit 1-2 hr after meal or 1hr before meal.
Don't drink tea - Because tea leaves contain a high content of acid.This substance will cause the Protein content in the food we consume to be hardened thus difficult todigest.
Don't loosen your belt - Loosening the belt after a meal will easily cause the intestine to be twisted & blocked.
Don't bathe - Bathing will cause the increase of blood flow to the hands, legs & body thus the amount of blood around the stomach will therefore decrease. This will weaken the digestive system in our stomach.
Don't walk about - People always say that after a meal walk a hundred steps and you will live till 99. In actual fact this is not true. Walking will cause the digestive system to be unable to absorb the nutrition from the food we intake.
Don't sleep immediately - The food we intake will not be able to digest properly. Thus will lead to gastric & infection in our intestine.
Don't eat fruits immediately - Immediately eating fruits after meals will cause stomach to be bloated with air. Therefore take fruit 1-2 hr after meal or 1hr before meal.
Don't drink tea - Because tea leaves contain a high content of acid.This substance will cause the Protein content in the food we consume to be hardened thus difficult todigest.
Don't loosen your belt - Loosening the belt after a meal will easily cause the intestine to be twisted & blocked.
Don't bathe - Bathing will cause the increase of blood flow to the hands, legs & body thus the amount of blood around the stomach will therefore decrease. This will weaken the digestive system in our stomach.
Don't walk about - People always say that after a meal walk a hundred steps and you will live till 99. In actual fact this is not true. Walking will cause the digestive system to be unable to absorb the nutrition from the food we intake.
Don't sleep immediately - The food we intake will not be able to digest properly. Thus will lead to gastric & infection in our intestine.
Ten top tips to an improved night's sleep
1. Take a hot bath.
2. Stick to the same bedtime.
3. Drink hot milk.
4. If you feel stressed or worried about something, write down your concerns or pen an action plan.
5. Your bed should be for sleep and sex and nothing else. Do not watch television in bed.
6. Sleep in a completely dark and quiet room.
7. Eat at regular meal times, and eat in the evening at least three hours before going to bed.
8. Avoid caffeine and alcohol in the afternoon or evenings.
9. Eat bananas.
10. Always settle any arguments before going to sleep.
2. Stick to the same bedtime.
3. Drink hot milk.
4. If you feel stressed or worried about something, write down your concerns or pen an action plan.
5. Your bed should be for sleep and sex and nothing else. Do not watch television in bed.
6. Sleep in a completely dark and quiet room.
7. Eat at regular meal times, and eat in the evening at least three hours before going to bed.
8. Avoid caffeine and alcohol in the afternoon or evenings.
9. Eat bananas.
10. Always settle any arguments before going to sleep.
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