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How to Talk About Sex And How You Make Your Sex Enjoyable:

2010-04-04T01:04:00.000-07:00

There are so many things you can do with your mouth to make sex more enjoyable; talking is at the top of the list. Here are some pointers that might make the discussions go more smoothly:

• Start by talking about sex in subtle (making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve some thing) ways. For example, over dinner conversation mention topics in the news that involve sexual issues. Or say something like: “I just saw an interesting story in a magazine about people who abstain from sex because they are so afraid of AIDS. What do you think of that?” That way, you'll be talking about sex, without getting too personal right away.
• Make sure it's the right time and place to talk. Too many people wait to talk about sex until they are in the heat of passion. Or they bring it up when one of
them is tired, distracted, drinking, or at some other inappropriate time. You should talk about it when you are both awake, not fooling around, not drinking and you have time to talk.
• Think about what you want to say first. That way at least one of you will be prepared for the conversation.• Talk about your feelings rather than talking about how you think your partner
feels. Use “I” statements. For example, say “I feel lonely when I want to kiss you and you want to pull away.” Instead of saying, “You must be afraid of intimacy (an intimate act,especially sexual intercourse) because of the way you pull away from me when I try to kiss you.”
• Be positive. Don't tell your partner, “I hate it that we make out so much, but we never go all the way.” Instead, concentrate on the things you like first, putting a positive spin on it: “I love the way it feels when we make out. I think it would feel even better if we went all the way.”
• Be specific, honest, and explicit. If you want to ask your lover to get tested for a sexually transmitted disease, don't beat around the bush and say, “I waswondering if you're safe.” Be direct. Say: “Even though I still want to use condoms, I think it would be a good idea if we both got tested for sexually transmitted diseases. Will you do that?” Or if you want to tell your lover that you have orgasms more easily when you're on top, then don't say something like, “I like to have sex in any position.” Say: “Anything is fine, but I orgasm best when I'm on top.” You should be able to talk that explicitly with your partner so that you can get what you want out of sex.

• To make sure you understand each other, after you partner speaks, paraphrase back to him or her what you think he or she just said. That way you can double check that you are not misinterpreting anything, and get clarifications when necessary.
• Ask a lot of questions if you need to discuss or negotiate a topic. It will help you resolve the real issue. Such as if your partner says your kissing could use some work, try asking, “Is there anything I can do to make it more appealing when I try to kiss you.” Or “Do you think you know why you don't like kissing me.”
• Once you know what your issues are, try to talk about your options. When it comes to sexuality there are usually several ways to resolve issues. Discuss them all, then compromise about what will work best for your relationship.

This might all seem like a lot to remember when all you want to do is have a conversation about sex. But because sex can be an embarrassing and awkward (causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or not smooth or graceful)subject for so many people to talk about, these tips will really help. Also, the more you talk about sex, the easier it will become.

2010-04-04T00:57:00.000-07:00

Q: I am 25 years old. As a child, I took a fall that left a wide scar (a mark left on the skin or with in body tissue after the healing of a wound or burn) on my left eyebrow. I use a pencil on it every day to hide it. Can the hair in that area be re-grown? Is there a solution other than using an eyebrow pencil? Nazia Hassan

A: Scarred tissue destroys all the hair follicles in the area, so re-growth is not possible. But you need not live with a cut in your brow or have to pencil it in every day. There is permanent method of introducing safe pigment of mineral and vegetable origin into the upper layer of the skin. An anaesthetic gel is used to numb the pain. The pigment (a dry powder which constitutes a paint or ink when mixed with oil or water ) used is deep brown as opposed to black, which may leave the scar looking blue-green. So go ahead and get rid of your scar permanently.
Q: I am a fair, 20-year-old with red, flushed skin. Occasionally, I get pimples, though they appear mostly on my nose. The ones that have appeared in the last few months, however, are refusing to go away. They have also changed the shape of my nose so that it looks bumpy and large now. Please help. Mehar Bukhari

A: You are suffering from rhinophyma (medicine plastic surgery performed on the nose) , which causes your nose to appear uneven because of the hypertrophy (phsiology enlargement of an organ or tissue resulting from an increase in size of its cells) of the sebaceous glands (a small gland in the skin which secretes a lubricating oily matter (sebum) into the hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair); it happens in longstanding cases of rosacea (medicine a condition in which certain facial blood vessels enlarge,giving the cheeks and nose a flushed appearance) . It also explains the flushed, red appearance of your cheeks. Sensitive people are more prone to the condition. Keep aggravating factors like stress, sunlight, hot food, hot baths, coffee, seafood under control. As for treatment, your doctor may start you on a course of antibiotics and topical applications, or prescribe other medication after doing some tests. Don’t worry, the condition is completely curable (make healthy again after suffering from a disease or medical condition).
Q: I am going to Sweden for a holiday. Since it will be cold there, how do I care for my skin? Do I need to use sunscreen? Saira Bano

A: You will surely need a sunscreen to protect your skin from the UV (ultraviolet) rays, more so in Sweden because the rays there reflect off the snow and cause more damage. Reapply the sunscreen every two to three hours. Besides that, carry a good moisturiser to save your skin from dehydration. Enjoy your holiday.

Beauty Issues

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Q: I am 31 years old, unmarried. I am in good health but I have freckles on my face. I tried many products and consulted dermatologists (the branch of medicine concerned with skin disorders) too but to no avail. Please help me to suggest some home made tip to get rid of these. Kate Garry Hudson

A: Freckles may be described as flat, round, dark coloured spots that range in size from about 2mm to 4mm. Freckles could be the result of pigment precipitation in one particular place, as generally the skin, surrounded by the spot is lighter in colour. Freckles are sensitive to the UV (ultraviolet) rays and hence appear more prominent during or after exposure to sunlight. Here are some natural remedies that will help you deal with freckles. Apply sour cream on your face. Gently wipe it off with a soft tissue and top it up with a moisturiser. Lemon juice is a tried and tested remedy for treating freckles. Apply lemon juice with your fingers on the affected area it bleaches the dark spots.

Q: I am getting married in about one year and worried about my complexion that is very dull. Beauticians suggest me that night creams and facials are good for me. Can you tell me a little about these creams and facials? Jennifer Garner

A: There is a variety of whitening products and facials, nowadays available in market. Your beautician would suggest you what kind of products or facials are necessary for your skin type by assessing you personally. We can also provide you with the same but for this you have to visit us personally.

Q: My daughter is 4 years old, her hairs are too rough and dry. I give her hair a regular oil massage but everything turns useless. Please tell me what should I do to make her hair look healthy and shiny? Maria Wilson

A: Hair is made up of keratin (any of a group of fibrous proteins forming the main structural constituent of hair,nails,feathers,hoofs,claws and horns) , a type of protein. They tend to be the body’s barometer that indicates good or poor health. There are three types of hairs that grow on the human scalp and dry hairs are one of them. Here is a tried and tested home-made remedy for dry and frizzy hair. Try this out. Add two tablespoons of gram flour (besan) in a cup of coconut milk. Apply it on scalp and hair, massage gently. Leave it for about five minutes and rinse. Mix a teaspoon of honey with 4 cups of warm water and apply on hair, after shampooing. Honey acts as an intensive moisturiser for hair. Do not rinse and let them dry normally for extra-shiny, sweet-smelling and soft hair.

Q: How often can I dye my hair ? Zohaib Hassan

A: Hair can be coloured as long as the hair fibre is strong and the scalp is not sensitive. If hair is spongy or breaks easily, use a semi-permanent hair colour formulated for damaged hair. Also, begin a rigorous conditioning programme immediately. Generally, touch-ups should be done after every four to five weeks, depending on the growth of hair.As soon as you find that the roots have started looking different from the rest of the hair, it is time to go in for a touch-up.

Q: I mix together sandalwood, milk, lemon, grass serum, rose water and orange scrub but when I apply it on my face I feel itching. It is also very difficult to keep it for a few hours. I am a student and I have more outgoing activities, what I should do to keep my skin fair and to maintain its glow. The paste I applied is beneficial or not? Amna Haq

A: You didn’t mention the amount of each ingredient you mixed and what was the consistency of the mixture you applied, either way you might get some kind of allergic reaction from any of the component that is used. You can find whatever the cause of your skin allergy is by recalling which ingredient you used for the first time. To prevent your skin from becoming blemished and wrinkled, keep yourself safe from the sun rays. Mix some sunscreen with your moisturiser and apply it on your face before stepping out. Do this every day, even in winters. If you have to be out in the sun for long, wear a hat or carry an umbrella to shield yourself from the sun rays. If your skin is tanned, use lemon on your face. Lemon contains ascorbic acid which acts as a natural bleach. It removes tanning naturally and makes you fairer. Take a raw papaya and mash it to pulp. Apply the pulp on your face once in a week to make your skin soft and smooth.

Q: Please suggest a home remedy for the removal of facial hair. Kiran Khan

A: Mix some milk or curd into some ground chickpea. Add to it a pinch of turmeric powder. Keep the consistency of the paste thick. Once the paste is ready, apply a thick layer on the face and neck region. Leave it to dry and then rub off the paste till it starts coming out. The fine hair will be peeled away with the paste.

Some Information About Having Sex

2010-04-02T12:16:00.000-07:00

Once you know that you want to have interesting and amazing sex with someone, you need to be able to get what you want. And what better way to get what you want than to ask for it?Sometimes a back
rub is just a back rub, not a sign that you want to have sex. That's why you need to talk about sex! What happens if you've talked about sex, even had sex together many times, but now when you're ready for sex, your partner is happy to just go to sleep? Sometimes problems occur when you and your partner are out of sync in the sex department. However, there are ways to talk this through, so you can get what you want out of your sex life.

The Things You Should Talk About Before You Have Sex :

You're about to share the night, your bed and your body. First, you need to share some information with your prospective partner. If you ask honest questions and give honest answers
about sexual health and protection, and about your sexual interests,then this will bring you closer together, as you will be learning intimate things about each other. Following are some of the things you should talk about before you have sex.

• What sex means to you emotionally, and how it will affect your relationship.
• How often you like to have sex, and what types of sex you want to have.
• How you feel about your body, and what ways you especially like to be touched.
• How you feel about monogamy, cheating and if you will be faithful.
• What kind of birth control you will use.
• What kinds of condoms you will use for disease protection.
• Whether you want to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases.
• How you would handle an unintentional (not done on purpose) pregnancy.

If you both agree on these things when you talk, then you may be sexually compatible. Yet there may be several of these issues that you will want to discuss not just to find out if you are compatible, but also to find out what to expect from your sex life together.

You obviously need to talk to your partner about sex before you ever have sex.But there are many other times when you also have to talk about it, such as if you think you might have a sexually transmitted disease, or if you want to try a sex act that you've never done before. So for your sexual health and happiness,you should talk about sex as often as necessary.

Uses Of The Wheatgrass :

2010-04-01T06:56:00.000-07:00

Is The Wheat grass Is Most Powerful Health Supplement Or Not/Medication that's literally dirt-cheap when you make it yourself:

The Nutrient Density in One Ounce of Wheatgrass is Equivalent to 2.5 pounds of the choicest vegetables.
* Produce it yourself for 2-8 cents an oz. instead of paying juice bars $1.80 - $3.60 an ounce!
* No green thumb required. Anyone can do this and it takes less than 30 seconds a day.
* You don't need a yard or a garden. Everything can be done indoors.
* You can easily grow the most nutrient dense, natural, absorbable supplement on the face of the earth and it's literally dirt cheap.

How to Use Wheat grass:

Whe suggest drinking wheatgrass juice in small amounts throughout the course of the day, always on an nearly empty stomach. In general, two to four ounces every day or every other day is sufficient. Slowly sipping small quantities of the juice gives your body an opportunity to get used to its taste and effects. Taking one-ounce- to two-ounce drinks straight or mixed with other juices (Greens only) and sipping slowly will help prevent nausea or stomach upset. On a healing regime, we suggest you drink one or two ounces up to three or four times a day with one day of rest periodically. As a general rule, more is not better. Two ounces at any one given time is all any one person will need.

Use Wheatgrass Juice as a Beauty Treatment :

According to Ann Wigmore, wheatgrass juice can be applied to the skin to tighten loose and sagging skin. Rub wheatgrass juice into the scalp, leave on for 2 hours before shampooing. Juice a trays of wheatgrass to add to your bath water

What Are The Benefits of Wheatgrass :

Reduces cholesterol and blood sugar levels, Improves liver functions, Relieves pain and stiffness of arthritis and bursitis, Alleviates post-menopausal side effects, Increases energy levels and reduces fatigue, Natural detoxifier, Aids in Digestion, Rich in protein, Rich in vitamins, Strengthens immune system Rich in nutrients, Relieves arthritis.

• It fights against infections and improves the body's ability to heal wounds.
• It helps in scalp treatment for lusterless hairs.
• It helps in removing heavy metals from the body.
• It also act as a cleanser and astringent for all types of skin
• It absorbs 92 out of the known 102 minerals from the soil.
• It also helps in treating skin problems like eczema or psoriasis.
• Chlorophyll present in wheatgrass helps to improve blood sugar disorders.
• It helps in preventing tooth decay.
• It also helps in eliminating body odors.
• It helps in boosting sexual stamina. The high magnesium content in chlorophyll builds enzymes that restore the sex hormones.
• It aids in the prevention and fight against cancer.
• Chlorophyll in wheatgrass also helps to purify the liver.
• It stops the growth of harmful bacteria.
• It is an ultimate energizer for body and mind.
• It is useful in treating constipation and keeping the bowels open.

2010-03-31T00:48:00.001-07:00

Q: It is said that after oiling, a hot towel treatment is necessary? How can I do it at home because it’s difficult to handle a hot towel? Antara Mali

A: Oiling has its own affect on the scalp; hot towel treatment helps to increase the absorption so that a deep penetration of oil is achieved. In this way the effectiveness of oiling your hair increases. It is better to have this done by a professional but if you want it to be done at home then do the following.
First, do proper oil massages then take a medium size towel and dip it in hot water. You can keep the temperature to your endurance, wrap the towel around your head and keep it for at least an hour.

Q: I am 21years old. My problem is that I have acne; please help me get rid of it as soon as possible.Bindhu Madhavi

A: Wash your face at least twice a day with mild soaps or non-cleanser mild soaps. Avoid using towel and touching your face. Similarly, do not pick, rub or squeeze the pimples as it aggravates (make(a problem,illness etc) worse) them and is very painful. Home remedies (a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury) for acne are preferred as these are mostly found to be very effective. Pulverise (reduce to fine particles) uncooked oats into powder and make it a paste by adding water. Apply this paste and leave it until it gets dried up. Then wash it with lukewarm water. This is one of the useful home remedies for acne.

Q: I am a 19-year-old girl. My problem is that during the winter season my skin becomes dry and rough and prone (lying flat,especially face downwards ) to acne (a skin condition marked by numerous red pimples resulting inflamed sebaceous glands). Achla Sachdev

A: Dry skin is a problem to many people. It can be caused by frequent washing with hot water, using non-moisturised soaps, harsh weather, some medication or disease. So, don’t use hot water or take too long to bath; use lukewarm (only moderately warm) water for hot bath; use alcohol-based soaps and drink plenty of water. For remedy, apply some honey to the skin to heal and moisturise the skin and promote dead skin tissue’s re-growth. Mix some honey in cold milk (preferably cow or goat milk) and apply on face, hands and feet.

Q: I am a 23-year-old girl; I have split ends in my hair, although I trim and oil, they start appearing after sometime, I have also used your egg yolk treatment. Please suggest an alternative remedy. Saniya Mirza

A: Split ends occur when the protective cuticle is stripped away from the ends of hair fibres. It happens when the natural oils from the scalp fail to reach the ends; other reasons are dry scalp, exposure to extreme temperatures and chemical products like relaxants and hair colour, lack of nourishment, excessive dying, vigorous brushing and backcombing may cause split ends. Other factors include use of metallic combs and brushes, brushing hair when it is still wet, use of uncovered elastic bands on the hair, satin pillows and repeated use of heated appliances like iron or hair blow dryers. Hair moisturizing mask made of mashed up avocado when applied to damp hair will prevent split ends effectively. Make sure you leave it on your hair for at least 20-30 minutes; you can also add hot olive oil to it. If it is hard to get avocado (a light green color like that an avocado's flesh) then use mayonnaise (a thick creamy dressing consisting of egg yolks beaten with oil and vinegar) in its place. Apply it once a week. Shampoo your hair after every workout or strenuous exercise, because the salt due to perspiration will erode your hair. Apply a conditioner regularly after every wash.

Q: I have a pale skin and I have had painful little pimples on my cheeks and under the lips since the past few months. Please suggest a remedy.Amrita Arora

A: A pale skin is very delicate and can be hydrated with a tinted moisturiser. Blend it evenly with fingertips; the sunscreen should have an adequate SPF. A good quality foundation gives an unblemished base for the skin. Regular management and care is essential whilst cleaning, moisturising and exfoliation (wash or rub the skin with a granular substance to remove dead cells )should be a regular ritual. Masks and facials revitalise the skin. Products should be branded, safe and potent. Remove makeup worn during the day with a mild cleansing lotion. A balanced diet and a regular doze of vitamins and exercises will keep you fresh and active. Relax your body with occasional visits to spas and beauty clinics. There are a wide variety of tried and tested home remedies that can treat pimples in an effective manner. A popularly known pimple remedy is to rub garlic on pimples several times a day.
Q: I am 18years old. I have some kind of an allergy on my face; I also have an acne problem. What should I do? Noor Malik

A: Skin allergies are a very common problem and can be quite an irritation if you haven’t been able to correctly identify the root allergen. The first course of action is primarily to identify the root allergen by recalling the foods you consumed and objects you interacted with just before the outbreak. You can try a very effective home remedy using baking soda. Do so by mixing one part of water to three parts of baking soda and apply it over the affected area of the skin. Wash it off after a period of thirty minutes. Remember if your skin allergy is for a longer duration, you must consult a doctor.

Hair,Anti lice Medication And Shower Gel

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Here are some questions and answers about hair,anti lice medication and shower gel are following below :

Q: I have long hair that I wash twice a week. I normally tie it in a knot (a tangled mass in hair,wool,etc). In summer and during the rainy season I find that I get an unpleasant smell. What should I do? Nina Wilson

A: Dandruff and fungal (comes from fungus meaning is any of a large group of spore-producing organisms which feed on organic matter ) infections increase during the summer and rainy season. Ensure that your hair is not damp when you tie it up. We always care and dry it in winter but in summer we tend to tie it up while it is still damp. Also when at home you should open and air your hair to get rid of the smell. There are fragrances for the hair if that is what you like. A last rinse of water with a bit of lemon juice is also good to give a fresh, clean, citrus smell to your hair.
Q: I have a young daughter who invariably brings lice (comes from louse which meaning is a small wingless parasitic insect which infests human skin and hair ) from school. When I have the problem it is embarrassing. What do I do? Hina

A: Anti-lice medication is the right thing to do. Apply on the scalp and leave for the time indicated; rinse well later. This routine needs to be repeated as many times as the product requires. Try hair packs with nourishing protein ingredients to counter any negative effects of lice treatment.

Q: I was recently gifted a hydrating shower gel and my friend told me to use it at night for best results. I find that it leaves a film on my body and wonder if it is natural. Nicole kidman

A: Well, it depends on the ingredients. Some of the moisturising shower gels are meant to leave some residue on the skin. The first step is to check the ingredients and then use. Don’t scrub and rub a shower gel like an ordinary soap. Take a small amount and rub it in small circular motions to get the surface dirt off. Remember even soaps that are expected to moisturise leave residues behind. As long as there is no skin outbreak, it is safe to use such products.

Q: I have a skin problem that causes large greyish–white patches on my back. They tend to itch when I feel hot and when I perspire or when I am stressed. It is extremely uncomfortable. Could you suggest some remedies? Ricky Martin

A: You should consult a dermatologist, though it probably may not be of major concern. A grey, white patch on the skin may be caused by several things. Sometimes a small area of skin becomes irritated and develops mild eczema (a medical condition in which patches of skin become rough and inflamed with blisters which cause itching and bleeding) it could also be an allergy. You should consult a doctor, who will prescribe medication after examining it.

Makes A Good Sex

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Everyone has a different opinion of what makes good sex. A fairly scientific sounding explanation of good sex follows:

For most people, good sex has an element of sensual eroticism (sexual desire or excitement). It often is initiated to satisfy lustful desire, or sexual tension between two people. As they begin to become aroused, and begin having intimate contact,they stimulate (apply or act as a stimulus to) each other even more. Then they progress to heavier foreplay, enough so that both people feel turned on and ready for sex. They might both have a mastery of sexual technique so that the lust they feel can be satisfied through their sex acts and their orgasms. There may also be some emotional peak, some moment where they feel in love with the sex acts they are performing and in love with the moment, which is sometimes translated to feeling in love with the person they are doing it with. Throughout the sex act, the people will feel sexual intensity and freedom. They will be absorbed in the act, not questioning, not anticipating, not worrying, not analyzing…just into having sex. After good sex, the feelings of relaxation, safety,satisfaction, bliss and love are often present.

The only way you can really know if the person you are attracted to will be good in bed is by
having sex. However, there are some things you can look for to determine if the person has a
positive attitude toward sex and therefore could be a good lover. Keep your eyes open for
someone who:

• is comfortable with his or her body.
• talks about sex openly, but not crudely.
• has a sense of fun and adventure.
• uses birth control and/or condoms properly.

Are You Eligible Or Can You Create Lust and Sexual Compatibility

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Usually, lust(strong sexual desire or a passionate desire for something) and sexual compatibility are things that just exist without much
definition. When you glance over at a stranger, you may feel lust without knowing exactly why. It has a little bit to do with the way the person looks, and a bit to do with the way the person moves, smells, sounds, as well as what you like.Then when things “just click,” you know you're compatible.But what if you want (or already have) a relationship with someone who is really great, but who turns you off physically? It is possible to feel sexually aroused around someone who isn't really your type. There are ways that you can learn to be turned on to someone who normally turns you off. Try to find some little thing about the person that you like, then try to feel turned on by that. If that works,then maybe little by little you will start to get more turned on to the person.So give it a chance. However, if after several weeks or months (years?) you still can't get into the person, then it is probably time to move on. If you aren't turned on to someone, maybe it's just not meant to be.

Also, you can sometimes influence your compatibility by making compromises about the type of sexual behaviors you enjoy. If the person has what it basically takes to turn you on but does not fit your ideal for the type of sex you like to have,you can work together to slightly alter what each of you desire out of your sex
life, thereby creating some sexual compatibility. However, it is not good for you to sacrifice what you really want from your sexual relationship. If you are compromising too much, then you should conclude that you are not compatible and move on.

What Do You Find Sexy?

To determine even more about how you can have interesting and amazing sex, you need to figure out what “sexy” means to you. One way to do this is to construct a sexual scene that you would want to be part of. I do not mean a “sexual fantasy,” because
sometimes you do not want to act out your sexual fantasies . Instead, think of an actual sexual scene that you are 100 percent sure that you would want to act out, or even your favorite sexual experience of all time. After you examine your example, you will notice all of the things that you find sexy.

Here's an example of how one woman did this exercise: She tried to think off the
top of her head about what is sexy to her. Starting with the most basic descriptions, I asked her to get as detailed as she could. Here's what she said, “I find tall, dark, handsome men sexy. I'd like him to be 6'1”. He should have a lot of wavy hair. His skin should be smooth and deeply tanned. He should be wearing red silk boxers and nothing else. He should be holding two glasses of champagne (a white sparkling wine from champagne),one for him, one he hands to me. He is sitting with me on the porch of his house.Then after we toast ‘to us,’ he says, ‘I love you.’ He kisses me with lots of tongue,gently carries me into the house and lays me down on his bed. He slowly, tantalizingly(comes from tantalize which meaning is torment or tease with the sight ) removes my clothes. Then he says to me,‘I'm gonna do you so hard you'll scream(make a long,loud,piercing cry or sound expressing extreme emotion or pain) for more.’ I say, ‘Do me, baby. Do me.’ Then we have lots more sexy talk and we have sex for hours and hours in every position imaginable(possible to be thought of or believed).”The woman who came up with that scene then took a look at all of the things that she found
sexy: a tall man, wavy hair, soft tan skin, silk boxers, his bed, champagne, tongue kissing, when a man takes her clothes off her, romance, love, sexy talk, sexual consent, and having sex for a long time in lots of different positions. This helped to give her a better idea of what she wants,what to look for, and when she finds it, how she can allow herself to actually have that sexual experience. Try this activity a few times, with a few different scenarios(a setting,in particular for a work of art ), and see what you come up with for your own ideas on what's sexy.If you have a fantasy of your ideal sexual partner, then you are on the way to making that fantasy a reality. Visualization(make visible to the eye) can work, so try to visualize what you think is sexy, and you may get closer to finding it. Now that you are figuring out what you find sexy, you're on your way to having interesting and amazing sex. Plus, you will be given more examples about how to ask for what you want sexually.For now, you just need to keep a positive attitude about sex. You need to most importantly see yourself as sexy! Then find a partner who thinks you are as sexy as you are!

What Is Sexual Compatibility

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One of the secrets to amazing and interesting sex is having a partner who also wants amazing and interesting sex. If you are single, you'll have to begin the search by dating and taking notice of what's good for you. If you are already in a relationship, then you might have to create the sex life that you'd love to have with your partner.Choosing a lasting sex partner is not always easy. Sometimes the person you are initially attracted to, who you think might be a great sex partner, may actually turn out to be a dud(an ineffectual person).It takes some time and effort to figure out what makes sex good for you, and to know what makes a partner good for you.Aligning yourself with a compatible sexual partner can pave the way to a more committed
relationship.Yet even the most casual relationship is still a relationship. Unless you are just looking for a one night stand, your sex partner should have qualities you enjoy and that turn you
on.

Finding Someone Who Turns You On

The biggest complaint I hear from people is that they can't find someone who's right for them.
Finding a partner is not easy. Everyone has his or her fair share of sad, lonely nights when Ben
and Jerry offer the closest thing to companionship. But do not give up hope. There's someone out there who's right (enough) for you. You just have to keep looking.In your quest for a compatible partner, you need to allow time and effort to find this person. First, start by meeting as many people as you can. Following are some typical ways that people meet:

• in high school or college
• at work
• through friends or family
• at a club, sport, or activity
• at church or synagogue
• through a personal ad, dating service, or the Internet
• at a bar or party
• through a chance meeting

There are some fundamental elements of compatibility that you should be careful
to examine when you meet someone new. Some of these include:

• intellectual—you should be smart enough for each other.
• emotional—you should have the same values about love.
• work—you should have similar work ethics.
• family—you should be accepting of each other's family, and have similar ideas about how you would like to raise a family in the future.
• spirituality—you should either share each others religious beliefs,or be accepting of each other's religious differences.
• social life—you should have similar outlooks on how much and in what ways you like to socialize.
• money—you should share the same values about money.
• sex—you should like the same things sexually, and you both have to be
interested in having sex with each other.

once joked, “What is a date really but a job interview that lasts all night. The only difference between a date and a job interview is that there are not many job interviews where there is a chance you'll end up naked by the end of it.”
And that's true. When you start dating someone, you have to interview the person to determine if you are compatible. Ask lots of questions, and try to perceive what his or her personality is generally like. You should find out if you both.

want the same things out of your relationship, and the same things out of life. If you find someone you like, let the relationship evolve(develop gradually). It takes time to get to know someone, and to find out if it's more than just an attraction. If things seem to be working out, maybe you two will even end up naked together.If you have a bad feeling that someone you're dating is not good for you, then you're probably right. You don't always have to wait to find out that a potential partner could mean trouble.Go with your instincts. Yet if you can't tell, look for some early warning signs. The following qualities will not only make for bad sex,
they will also make for a bad relationship. Avoid someone who:

• is an alcoholic, drug addict, or has other addictions.
• is constantly talking about an ex-boyfriend, ex-girlfriend, ex-wife or ex-husband.
• will not commit to only you.
• demands sex or sex acts that you do not want to do.
• is violent or abusive.

If you meet someone who has those negative qualities, or even someone who simply doesn't fulfill your needs, then let go of the hope that this is the one, and move on. You should not stay in a relationship that's not right for you, because
then you are missing out on finding one that is right for you. It may seem overwhelming and impossible at times, but you'll most likely find love and a great sexual partner at some point in your life. I will be hoping that the next person you meet is the one!

What Is Difference Bteween Casual Sex and One Night Stands

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There are some people who think that sex between near strangers is more exciting
than sex between people who are in love. Sometimes one night stands and casual
sex can be really hot. The initial sexual attraction that you have for someone new
cannot be repeated. When you take that fierce(violent or aggressive,ferocious), sexual charge and immediately act on it, sex can be very passionate. However, casual sex can carry physical consequences. You should always use birth control in addition to condoms for disease protection so that you are reducing the risk of pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. For people who practice safer sex, and who love casual sex,it seems like sex with no strings attached!You might find great pleasure in the heat of the moment, but what about the emotional consequences? If you're someone who can emotionally deal with having someone inside your body or being inside somebody's body without it touching you deeply, then you're probably fine with having casual sex. Yet if you're someone who thinks that sex touches you in a way that nothing else can(literally and metaphorically speaking) you're probably not a good candidate for a quick roll in the hay with a near stranger.

If you can honestly detach yourself emotionally from sex, not care if you ever see
the person again after you do it, and stay protected from sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy, then sex without love might be amazing for you. To determine this, you should completely think through how you will feel the next day, or the next week about your choice. If you might feel depressed and lonely after having casual sex, then save yourself that pain. Even if the orgasm feels terrific during sex, if you'll feel horrible afterwards, it's never worth it. Do your
best to never do anything sexually that you will regret. If you think that you will feel great about your choice to have casual sex, then go for it.
Finally, be sure of your expectations when you have sex. Just because your body is filled up doesn't mean your heart, your mind, or your spirit will be. If your expectations involve having a relationship that goes beyond just being sex partners, then wait until you have that—whether that means waiting until you are in love, or not.

When Is the Timing Right?

There is no “right” time to have sex with someone.You need to decide for yourself if you feel close enough to the person to want to be the most intimate you can be. You have to consider your values about casual sex, sex and love, as well as what you are looking for out of the relationship.

Ever hear that old expression “Why buy the cow if you can get the milk for free”?Some people believe that jumping in the sack too soon makes for a relationship that's based only on sex, and it will not have the potential for a long-term commitment. It can be confusing if you become physically intimate with someone before you have established emotional intimacy(close familiarity or friendship,an intimate act,especially sexual intercourse). That disparity could cause you to wonder where your relationship is going, before you have even had the chance to determine if this new sex partner is someone who you'd like outside of bed. Yet there are other people who believe that if they don't have sex by the third date,then the person they are dating will lose interest all together. Some people think that physical intimacy teaches you more about a new person than if you had had hours of conversation.

In order to deal with this predicament(a difficult situation), you should determine your own set of rules about when it is right to have sex with someone. Then stick to them, no matter what. In the long run, if you make a decision about when to have sex with a new partner and you stick to it, you will be happier than if you just improvise.

General Physician

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Q: I am a 45-year-old male suffering from constipation. I exercise regularly and walk everyday, despite that my constipation doesn’t decrease. Please help.Michael Caine

A: Irregular bowel habits and constipation are the first symptoms of a physiological (the branch of biology concerned with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts or the way in which a living organism or bodily part functions ) imbalance. One may also experience constipation due to conditions like: pelvic floor dysfunction, inadequate amounts of fiber in your diet, ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement, lack of physical activity, Irritable Bowel (the intestine ) Syndrome (a group of symptoms which consistently occur together),changes in lifestyle and travel, certain systemic diseases and medications, under-active thyroid, anal fissures and haemorrhoids, injuries to the spinal cord and so on. Reduce your intake of lentils and sprouts; include more beans, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables; drink plenty of water throughout the day. In the morning, drink a glass or two of warm water with husk. If the problem persists, you must consult a doctor, who will advise some medication accordingly.

Q: I’m 15 years old and would like to know how to overcome an urge that’s bad for you and has become a habit (like biting nails)? I know that it’s bad and unhealthy but I can’t seem to stop. I want to and have tried to stop myself, but to no avail. I really don’t want anyone else helping me and finding out about this habit, not even a counselor. How can I do this alone? Please help? Shayaan

A: The simplest way to stop is not to try stopping it. The first thing to do is to identify what makes you want to do it and consider just how bad you will feel after. Be aware of the trigger and then divert your attention and do something else instead. It’s a life skill that we adults use in all sorts of situations.
Q: I have a four-year-old who has Down’s syndrome. My older sister has four wonderful kids without disabilities. She’s always been competitive, and her toddler is already surpassing my son development wise. For example, I said I was starting to potty train my son, and she began bragging that her youngest already uses the potty. This sort of response happens a lot. Should I tell her that I feel hurt ? Ammara
A: You should absolutely tell her that your feelings are hurt. She’s being a dolt and needs to know it. If she must compete with you, tell her to do it otherwise, but demand she leave the kids out of it. Then return to your good work of loving and protecting your son.

Q: Can a couple be too close? My husband and I work in the same company, drive together, meet for lunch, and email each other. If I don’t page him every hour, he calls to check up on me. If I spend an evening with friends, he complains. I love him, but after two years of marriage, I feel trapped; any words of wisdom? Nicole Kidman

A: What you’re describing is not a close relationship, but an obsessive one. If you want your marriage to last another two years, plan time for yourself and with your friends that does not include your husband – and tell him to do the same. As for words of wisdom, here goes: It’s much better to be apart and wish you were together than to be together and wish you were apart.

Q: My wife and I moved to a new house and met a couple who copy everything we do. If we buy something, they buy it too. My wife got a new haircut; the woman styled hers the same way. What’s going on?Arnold Schwarzenegger

A: Two possibilities: Your neighbours are aliens from another planet, learning to act as humans. Or they are regular folks who think you and your wife are very cool, and want to be just like you. Style cloning is a bit creepy, but don’t sweat it. Be polite and keep your distance. They’ll start mirroring others soon.

Q: My son lost his business and stopped coming to family parties where gifts are exchanged. He says he can’t afford it and doesn’t want to be a free-loader. How can I get him to come? We want his kids to get presents and have fun too.Tom Cruise

A: Send a cheque to him privately and show confidence that he’ll get back on his feel. Then throw a “no presents” party for the whole family.

What Is Monogamy And How Its Work:

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the practice of being married to or having a sexual relationship with only one person at a time.or the habit of having only one mate at a time.
There are some people who only want to have sex in a committed, monogamous,
loving relationship.If that's your choice, great! But when it comes to monogamy,a sexually exclusive relationship, the main question is: Can it really work?

Monogamy can work if and only if both people are completely committed to staying together and only being sexual with each other. During the first year or two of a relationship, a couple is usually only interested in being with each other because they are still relatively new to each other. It's after that when the
temptation (the state of being tempted,a desire to do something or a temping thing) seems to get stronger. If you're honest with yourself and honest with each other, you can take any outside sexual interest and channel that energy back into your monogamous relationship. That way an affair will never begin, because you are focusing on the two of you only.
One of the most wonderful benefits of a committed monogamous relationship is that the longer you are together, the more you get to know your partner's body and sexual response. You know exactly how to make each other feel great. Also,because you probably have developed a lot of trust, you may be willing to experiment with creative sexual activities together. You may feel uninhibited around each other, thus leading to more openness in the ways you express
yourself sexually.

Using new and creative sexual positions, fantasies, and open conversation,couples can help keep monogamous sex exciting.
Have fun and enjoy the fact that you are with one sexual
playmate (a person's lover) for life.

Diet Vitals

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Here are some answer and question from different kind of people about dietary vitals.

Diet Sugar

Q: I am dieting and I want to lose some weight; I drink tea two times a day. Can I use diet sugar in place of white sugar. Currently I am using 1/2tsp honey in one cup of tea. I cannot give up tea. So please suggest some alternatives for diet sugar. Jennifer Lopez.

A: If you are taking 1/2 teaspoon honey two times a day, you will be consuming 22 kilo calorie that the body can burn without any difficulty and it would not make any considerable difference. In comparison to white sugar and sweeteners, it is healthier to use honey. Among artificial sweeteners, stevia is considered to be safer than others but there is a need of further research. There is some ongoing controversy over whether the use of artificial sweeteners poses health risks. I would suggest you to continue the use of honey. But in case you want to switch to a sweetener, stevia is the best option.

Fish Risks

Q: I’ve heard that sometimes eating fish is harmful. What are the risks associated with eating fish? Angelina jolie

A: Contamination of fish with mercury(the chemical element of atomic number 80,a heavy silvery-white liquid metal used in some thermometers and barometers) is a health issue of great concern. Research findings suggests that modest consumption of fish e.g. 7-10 ounces per week can chronically expose a person to low levels of mercury. But interestingly, there are different forms of mercury which may affect the health differently. For example, mercury from fish is found in a form that is absorbed readily. Although we cannot control the type of mercury found in fish, we can help our body detoxify (abstain or help to abstain from drink and drugs until the bloodstream is free of toxins) the potent forms of mercury. Glutathione (comes from glutamate meaning is a salt or ester of glutamic acid or monosodium gultamate ) peroxidase (GPO) is an enzyme that detoxifies mercury in our body. To have plenty of GPO, we need to have a healthy and balanced diet and in addition a good supply of selenium, because it is needed for the proper functioning of GPO. Sources of selenium include cod, shrimp, snapper, tuna, halibut, and salmon.

Eating Beans

(the edible sprouting seeds of certain beans):

Q: I experience flatulence after eating beans. Why do foods like beans give intestinal gas? Scarlett Johansson.

A: Flatulence (intestinal gas) can occur as a result of many combined factors and not just the food. Beans and other high fiber food can cause intestinal gas because they aren't easily broken down in the digestive tract. Under certain circumstances, high-fiber foods undergo extensive breakdown by bacteria in our digestive tract (mostly in the large intestine) and the result is flatulence. Oligosaccharides (a carbohdrate whose molecules are composed of a relatively small number of monosaccharide units) constitute part of the digestion-resistant substances in beans, and are broken down by the bacteria in large intestine to cause intestinal gas. Soaking beans before cooking them can help reduce the oligosaccharide levels in beans. It is recommended to discard the soaking water, and then refill the pot with fresh water before cooking. Cumin, fennel, and ginger are among the spices that are especially effective in preventing the formation of gas, adding them in beans may be helpful.

Ripe Papayas

of fruit or grain ready for harvesting and eating(of a cheese or wine) fully matured and a fruit shaped like an elongated melon,with edible orange flesh and small black seeds or the fast growning tree which bears papayas,native to warm regions of America (Carica papaya).

Q: I bought green papayas and tried to ripen them by spreading on a tray and leaving for a few days; occasionally turning them. They did ripen but were not of good quality. Can you please suggest other methods of ripening papayas? Ricky Ponting.

A: Another way to ripen papaya is to place them in a paper bag for 2-3 days. Keep the bag in a dark and cool place because excessive heat would cause the papaya to rot rather than ripen. Turn the papayas occasionally. The ethylene gas produced by the papaya would be collected in the bag. This ethylene gas helps papaya to ripen more quickly while the paper bag allows a healthy exchange of oxygen. Adding a banana an apple or an avocado to the bag would speed up the ripening process because they increase the amount of ethylene gas. After the papayas are ripe you can refrigerate till use. Never refrigerate the unripe papaya, if you want to ripe them later.

Polyphenols

Q: What are polyphenols? What foods contain them and how significant are they in terms of diet? Ricky Martin

A: Polyphenols are a group of chemical substances that are found in plants and are characterised by the presence of more than one phenol unit or building block per molecule. They are considered to be the most important group of nutrients because of their antioxidant,anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Grains and beverages like tea and coffee provide high quantity of polyphenols. In the fruit group, dark plums, cherries, dark grapes, and apples are found to be the most concentrated sources of polyphenols followed by strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and cranberries. Among vegetables, rhubarb and red cabbage contain polyphenols.

From Attraction to Love and Sex

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When you first meet someone, you go through stages to determine if you're interested in that person. If that initial attraction is strong enough, you'll probably be interested in seeing each
other again. That desire is usually based on physical attraction, but you could decide to see each other again because of social or intellectual reasons.

Once you get past the initial attraction, you talk and spend time together to try to determine if
your lifestyles, values, and interests are in sync(synchronization or synchronize). This is the time when you will be able to see if the person you've been fantasizing (indulge in daydreaming about something dersired) about will be a good partner for you. However, you have to be careful during this phase. If love can be blind, then lust most certainly is blind. You might find yourself overlooking qualities in this potential partner that you normally wouldn't dream of standing for. So you have to open your eyes and try to be honest with yourself about how you would really see this person if you would remove the blinders of lust ( strong sexual desire and a passionate desire for some thing or chiefly theology a sensuous appetite regarder as sinful ).

Finally, once you have gotten to know each other over a period of days, weeks or months, and if the attraction is still there, you have reached the point where you determine what roles you will play in each other's lives. In other words, if that person just wants casual sex but you want marriage, then it won't work out for long. But if you both have the same roles in mind, your sexual partnering is off to a good start.

Does Love Affect Sex?

Many people will tell you that when they mix sex with love, they are experiencing the most amazing and interesting sex possible. However, there are some people who will say that wild, passionate sex happens best with a complete stranger someone they absolutely do not love. In other words,love affects sex. The presence or absence of love makes a difference. You need to learn for yourself if you need love to have amazing and interesting sex .

Think back to the beginning of a relationship you've been in (or are in now). The throes of infatuation(be infatuated with) be inspired with an intense but short-lived passion for) may be familiar to you. Maybe you had sex before you were sure you were in love.How did that affect your relationship?Was your relationship based only on sex?Or did it blossom(a flower or a mass of flowers on a tree or bush,the state or period of flowering) into love?Some people think that if a couple waits to have sex until they feel they are really in love (perhaps months or even years), then their relationship will become deeper without being based
on sex. Also, when you wait until you are in love, sex can be more intense and more meaningful.If you are in love, while you are having sex, you can look deeply into your partner's eyes and feel a deep connection with each other. Some people feel like they are practically melding(comes from meld meaning is blend,combine) together during sex when they are in love. It's not like they are just “doing it.” Sex without love may be “wham(used to express the sound of a forcible impact or the idea of a sudden and dramatic occurrence),bam(used to imitate the sound of a hard blow or convey the idea of something happening abruptly), thank you, ma'am.” But sex with love is “making love.

If you are the type of person who likes it when your partner can look into your eyes and say, “I
love you,” during sex, then you'd probably prefer sex with love. It you are the type of person
who doesn't like any of the romance of love mixed with your sex, then you don't need love to
have sex.

Of course that's not to say that when you are in love, every time you have sex has to be some
kind of mushy(a soft,wet,pulpy mass,cloying sentimentatlity,north American thick maize porridge),romantic love fest. Having sex when you're in love doesn't always mean that you're having sex to show love. Sometimes sex expresses other feelings. For example, a couple who are in love might have sex just to express their pure physical desire. They might just want to tear each other's clothes off and do it wildly without wasting time looking in each other's eyes.Or maybe they will just have sex to help them both fall asleep at night. Or maybe they will have sex based on forgiveness, like “make-up sex” after a fight, or sex for barter (such as,“You do the dishes and we can have sex later).They could have sex for hundreds of reasons that have absolutely nothing to do with love. So even if you are in love, sex is not always about love.

Whether you need to be in love before you have sex, or you'd prefer to have sex without that commitment, do yourself a favor and try to find partners who feel the same so you won't end up disappointed or disappointing your partner. You have to talk about it with your potential partner in order to be sure you both want the same thing. Just be confident and casual when you bring up the topic. Say something like, “Because we are getting close, let's talk about our feelings for each other.” Then say how you feel about your partner and explain your view on the issues of sex with or without love. Then listen to your partner's response. If you both agree to the terms of the sexual relationship, then you have found a sex partner who might be right for you.

When and How to Express Your Love

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Because many people have a hard enough time defining their love, expressing it
may be even more difficult. You might get into a relationship and wonder
“Should I say ‘I love you’ before the other person says it?” or “Should I sign an
e-mail or card, ‘Love’?” If you express your love to someone before he or she
expresses it, then you are taking a risk that your love will not be reciprocated(return (love,affection,etc) to someone who gives it).
Since unrequited (of a feeling,especially love) not returned) love is a painful feeling, try to be sure you are really feeling love before you make your pronouncement (authoritative announcement or declaration ).

If you feel somewhat certain that expressing your love will be well received, then one way to
convey it is by writing a love letter. It's one of the most romantic ways to get closer to someone.
Here are some tips for composing a love letter:

• Make it personal and from your heart.

• Focus on the person to whom you're writing. That will help you express your true feelings.
• Express why this person brings meaning into your life.
• Write like you talk. Don't try to sound like a “writer.”
• Don't be afraid to use words such as forever, everlasting, passion, together, devotion,
fulfillment, and love.

• Focus on writing your own thoughts; you might also want to include famous quotes about
love, or a short love poem.

• Hand write it on a romantic card or stationery.

Although expressing your love can feel scary at first, you shouldn't be afraid to say, write,
or—most importantly show how you feel for someone. If the object of your affection feels the
same way, then you will both know that you love each other, and that will bring you closer
together. If that person does not respond positively to your proclamation(announce officially or publicly.declare(some one) to be.indicate clearly) of love, then it will help you understand that you have to keep your feelings in perspective (and to yourself) until either this person develops love for you, or you get over him or her and move on.

Your Interesting And Amazing Baby

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She sure is a charmer, but your 4kg mega-cutie also does a thing or two that makes you say “Huh?” Let us explain your baby’s lovable quirks.(a peculiar behavioural habits).

My Baby Smells So Good.

Two words: No sweat. The apocrine glands(relating to or denoting glands which release some cytoplasm in thier secretions,especially sweat glands in the armpits and public regions) which are found in the armpits, breasts and groin(the area between the abdomen and the thigh on either side of the body), and are associated with strong body odour aren’t active. Another reason she smells so good to you may be because her scent is familiar. Each of us has our own odour(a distinctive) print.

What’s The Deal With Toe-Sucking?

Your little one learns about the objects around her by putting them in her mouth. Nerve fibres in the mouth are more sensitive than those in the fingers, so babies can experience many wonderful tough sensations when they suck on their body parts. While babies love to suck anything they can get their lips on toys. Four and 5 month olds find it easy to put their feet in their mouth simply because they’re so flexible.

What’s Up With All The Hiccups?

Experts don’t understand why hiccups(an involuntary spasm of the diaphrams and respiratory organs,with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic gulping sound or make the sound of a hiccup or series of hiccups) occur and what to do about them. What you need to know: They aren’t uncomfortable or harmful for your baby (though they may freak you out), and they go away on their own.

Do All Newborns Startle As Much As Mine Does?

All healthy newborns are born with an evolutionarily programmed, involuntary impulse called the Moro reflex. So if your baby is startled by the sound of a pot clanking, or a siren, for instance, he will fling his arms wide, spread his fingers, then grab instinctively for Mommy, of course. Then he’ll bring his arms back to his body and relax. Newborns haven’t learned to differentiate between common and uncommon noises. As your little one grows and matures, his brain learns to distinguish sounds and movements, and suppresses this primitive reflex.

Why Do Nails Grow So Fast?
Your baby’s nails are growing twice as fast as yours. Children’s metabolic rate is higher than that of adults so their skin cells (which make up nails) turn over more quickly.

What’s The Reason For All The Drooling?

it comes from drool meaning is saliva falling from the mouth or let saliva fall uncontrollably from the mouth :Infants have an immature nervous system, and they don’t have as much motor control of their mouth as older kids and adults. The dribbling typically lessens by the end of the first year.

Myths About Sex/A Traditional Story Concerning The Early history Of People Or Explaining A Natural Or Social Phenomenon :

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All those whispers and secrets you remember from when you were a kid develop into myths. Why? Because there is so much secrecy about sex around children.Did anyone ever tell you that masturbating(stimulate one's genitals with one's hand for sexual pleasure) will make you grow hair on your palms? (Did I catch you looking at your palms? Probably not. Because now you know it's not true.) Or that you can't get pregnant if you jump up and down after sex. (Not true!) Anyone who believes these types of myths isn't really in control of his or her sexuality and probably isn't enjoying sex very much. How could you relax with these kinds of notions swimming around in your head!Luckily, most of those simple myths are forgotten once people reach adulthood.However, there are more deep-rooted(firmly established) myths that too many adults still believe.Take a look at these popular misconceptions to decide for yourself if your beliefs are in need of adjustment. All of the following myths are incorrect!

• Sex is dirty, sinful, and unpleasant.

People usually blame religion for teaching that sex is bad, wrong, or sinful.But in fact, you can have strong religious beliefs and still have sex for
pleasure. I once heard a priest(an ordained minister of the catholic,orthodox or Anglican church) say the following to get this point across: If God hadn't wanted people to have sex, God wouldn't have made it feel so good.
• Ejaculation depletes a man's energy.(ejaculate meaning is (of a man or male animal) eject semen from the body at the moment of sexual climax )

This myth dates as far back as India in the 600s. People believed that the more a man ejaculated, the more he would have to replenish(fill up again or restore to a former level or condition) the energy supply, and the more of his precious energies he would lose. Of course this
isn't true, as it is a fact that semen production is effortless for a man.

Vigorous sex(strong,healthy and full of energy) might make you tired, just like any vigorous activity. But great sex can give you added energy. For every man who feels like going to sleep
after sex, just as many are invigorated(give strength or energy to ) and want to go run 10 miles… or have
sex again.
• Sexual pleasure does not last throughout your life.
After a lecture I gave at a college, a 22-year-old girl came up to me afterward. “How many orgasms do I have,” she asked. I asked her to clarify what she meant by the question, and she told me that she had always thought that a woman only has the ability to have a fixed number of orgasms in herentire life. She thought it had something to do with the number of eggs a
women carried in her ovaries. I corrected her, and helped her understand that orgasms come from a woman's brain and nerve endings, are not related to her ovum (a mature female reproductive cell which can divide to give rise to an embryo usually only after fertilizer by a male cell ) and, most importantly, that she can have an unlimited number of orgasms, anytime for as long as she lives. Your sexual pleasure will last as long as you live.

• Men always want to have sex and cannot be monogamous.(the practice of being married to or having a sexual relationship with only one person at a time)According to evolutionary biology, male species have millions of sperm for the reason of spreading them around to fertilize as many eggs as possible.

But this is not relevant for men in contemporary society. Men do not need to spread their “seed” to as many different women as possible. They can settle down with one woman happily, forever. Men can be faithful, as long as they choose to be faithful. Saying “all men cheat” is like saying that no man has self-control, and no man can respect his commitment to his relationship.That is not true. Not all men betray and lie to women. Any man can choose to be with only one woman forever.
• Women should not ask for sex and should not love having sex.A woman who wants sex might worry that she will be called a slut or thought of as a whore if she comes right out and asks for it. After all, when you were growing up, isn't that what you heard girls called if they were the ones who “got around.” But ask yourself, what is wrong with a woman enjoying sex? If you don't know the answer, I'll tell you: nothing. Sex is here
for you to enjoy for men and women.

Many Ingredients Have Amazing Health Benefits And Their Effects:

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Many ingredients have amazing health benefits and are considered home remedies against seasonal influenza, infections and other minor diseases and aches. These are helpful in many ways without any side effects. Some of them are given below:

Olive Oil For Stubborn Earwax

Why: It’s a cerumenolytic agent, which removes wax.How: Tip a few drops into the ear a couple of times a day. Any wax build-up should then just slip out of its own accord.
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Garlic Use For Colds

Why: The allicin in it is medically proven to help fight infection.How: You need raw cloves to reap the maximum benefits, so try crushing one over your meal.

Ginger Use For Nausea

Why: Compounds in this spice have anti-sickness properties.How: Use fresh ginger root in your cooking, or grate it into your tea. Ginger biscuits probably won’t contain enough to be effective.

Honey Use for cuts

Why: The sticky stuff naturally contains two potent antibacterial substances.How: Apply Manuka honey to a plaster, then place this over the wound.

Instant Health Check

Say ‘ahhh’ – the colour of your tongue is a good indicator of your iron levels, suggests a new Indian study. Scientists found half of those with a pale tongue were anemic. If you’re also feeling tired, you might want to see your GP for a simple blood test.
Think Before You Eat!

Camomile Tea For Mouth Ulcers

Why: Its astringent quality relieves inflammation and dries out the ulcer.How: Simply brew, allow to cool, then swill around the mouth. Or apply a wet tea bag directly to the affected area.

Pause a moment before you snaffle that piece of cake. It might make you feel good now but what about in a week or a month’s time? US psychologists have found that the healthiest people think in the long term, rather than focusing on instant pleasure. Concentrating on bigger rewards in the future, such as fitting into that dress or having the energy to play with your grandkids, should help you to resist temptation – try it.

Tip

Switch from regular tea to green or white tea. The high antioxidant content helps you burn fat faster.

Switch Off Tv Viewing :

Cutting your daily TV viewing in half could help you burn 120 extra calories every day, according to US scientists. That means you could lose a pound by the time.Use that extra time to do some exercise and you could shift even more.

Going Down… Your Fitness

After the age of 45 your fitness levels start to naturally decline, say US scientists unless you make an effort to keep them up. Staying fit could help you lose weight and maintain your independence as you age, so grab your trainers.

Here Are Few Ways To Cut Fat

Fat contains twice as many calories as protein or carbohydrate, so try these tips to help you cut back

*Use low-fat natural yogurt instead of butter or margarine when mashing potatoes.

*Spread low-fat mayonnaise or low-fat cream cheese straight on to bread in sandwiches then you don’t need butter or additional spread.

*Remove all visible fat and skin from meat and poultry.

*Stir fry meat, fish or veg in a non-stick wok without any fat and use soy sauce instead.

*If a dish calls for oil, invest in an oil spray pump.

*To dry roast potatoes, parboil them in water with a vegetable stock cube for 5 minutes then drain well, transfer to a baking tray, spray lightly with oil spray and place at the top of the oven for approx 40 mins until crisp and slightly brown.

*Use low-fat yogurt in place of cream in desserts.

*Spread marmalade and jam straight on to toast.

*Use a fat separator jug to remove fat from stock or meat juices before making gravy.

What Will Be Your Attitude Adjustment And Feelings About Sex

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If you're still carrying around guilt and your feelings about sex are still getting in the way of your pleasure, you need to change them. There are many ways to do that. Tune into what you find sexy, without being affected by what your upbringing taught you. Keep in mind that you have the right to choose whether or not you want to have sex, when you want it, and with whom. Sexual fulfillment is yours for the taking, if you believe you can have it. Having interesting and amazing sex takes a high comfort level, a lot of information, some skills, and a partner who feels the same way.

Adjusting your attitude means seeking out more information about sex with the hope that you'll feel free enough to have fun when you're doing it. Were you embarrassed when you brought this book to the checkout at the bookstore? Or maybe you felt funny when your friend or lover gave it to you. What if someone found out that you owned a sex manual? Would you feel like you have to make excuses, maybe: “Um, that was given to me as a joke!” Well, many people feel that way. Here's where your attitude adjustment comes in and gives you the power to enlighten yourself about sex.

Instead of feeling embarrassed, think of yourself as wise for wanting to learn more, about sex.You're doing something great for yourself by learning about sex. Instead of feeling afraid that other people will think that you are a pervert, think of them as the losers who aren't as in touch with their sexuality. You can increase your information by reading this book and practicing what you read.

Talking About Your Sexual Past Can Increase Your Comfort Level:

You can increase your comfort level with sex by talking about your sexual influences and sexual history with someone who has the experience to help you understand it better. You should find someone you trust, a counselor or therapist. Make sure this person has the experience to help you discover how your past influences your present. Then sit down together when you have time and talk to this person about your sexual history. The following items will give you some ideas for sharing:

• Talk about what your mother and father taught you about sex.
• Discuss other memories you have that involved sexuality in your childhood.
• Talk about the attitude that you had toward nudity and your body image as a child and how (and if) that changed as you've grown.
• Talk about what you remember about your first period (for women) or wet dream (for men).
• Discuss what you thought about masturbation, and when, if ever, you first felt completely comfortable doing it.
• Talk about what you learned about sex from your peers, the media, and sex education.
• Talk about what your early dating experiences were like.
• Discuss why and when you lost your virginity, and what it made you think about sex.
• Discuss how your dating and sex life today is impacted by any of the things that you went
through when you were younger.

If you're not getting what you want out of your sex life, it may be because of some attitudes or
experiences that you had years ago. Once you examine all of those issues, you can start to put
the pieces of your sexual past and present together. The more you talk about your issues, the
faster you can work on resolving them.

You do not need to tell a new partner all about your past. In fact, you might want to keep the
details of your sexual past to yourself. (Especially if you are using condoms for disease
protection anyway.) But you might want to share personal aspects of your history with a partner
who you love, so the person gets to know you more intimately. Sometimes being able to talk
about your sexual past and your sexual attitudes and values can be important. To learn more
about how and when to talk about sex.

Remember, you goal should be to understand yourself and your sexuality. Once you get past the
myths, schoolyard whispers, and influences that confused you, you'll realize that sex is a
wonderful part of your life.

People Remain Worry About Thier Over Weight And height:

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Here are some question from differenent kind of people about over weight and height and i am giving the best answer as i can.

Q: My age is 20 and my weight is 50kg. Please tell me my correct weight and a diet plan that I should follow.Julie Ane Hilor

A: You have not mentioned your height. Without knowing your exact height, it is impossible to calculate the height to weight ratio of any person. But if you possess an average height then a 50kg body-weight is within the normal range. Considering these facts at this stage, you are suggested to begin a moderate general physical exercise to keep your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) at its effective levels. For main meals consume a balanced diet, with a major share of fresh vegetables and fruits along with pasta and chapatti. Add an egg to your breakfast thrice a week. Go for dry fruits for snacks.

Q: I am 31 years old. My height is 5 feet 10 inches and weight 96kg. I have a lot of fat around my tummy whilst my arms and legs are quite thin. I want your advice if you could suggest something to me. Ricky Martin

A: A 96kg body weight with your height shows that excess fat is not only stored in your abdominal region but you have gained an over-all fat deposition in your body. I would suggest the following exercises to you (the best exercise you can do for your stomach is jogging or walking and swimming). Eat 5-6 smaller meals a day; this can be done by making your 3 regular meals smaller and adding healthy snacks between your existing meals. Don't completely change your diet at once; start by eating the same foods you are used to, only go for healthier versions of those. Eat a whole meal and wholegrain bread instead of regular white bread. When possible, eat pasta and brown rice, low-fat milk products, egg whites as well as lean meat and tuna. Stay away from foods that you know are bad for you; cut down on sweets, cakes, pastries and soft drinks. Choose brands that contain less saturated fats. Consume fruits, whole grains, vegetables, nuts, and lean protein on daily basis. Drink a lot of water.

Q: I am a 24-year-old man, with height and weight 5 feet 5 inches and 93kg respectively. Please suggest a way to reduce weight. Gul Hameed

A: You should make slight changes in your everyday lifestyle. Eat sensibly, and be aware of what you are putting into your stomach. Be generally cautious; eating fried foods and avoiding sweets will help you lose weight. Eat only at the dinner table, not on the couch or in front of television. Once you make a time table, you'll cut down on snacks. Don't get too comfortable while eating. Always sit straight on the chair. Eat an average of five small meals a day, instead of 2 or 3 large ones. Drink a lot of water. This reduces hunger pangs and gives you more energy. If you want to reduce weight permanently, you've got to take it slow. It may even take a year to attain your desired weight – that's fine, because you've got a greater chance of maintaining it. Jogging for 20 to 30 minutes on an empty stomach can greatly help you lose weight.

Q: I am a 21-year-old girl. My height is 5 feet 4 inches and weight 58kg. I have a good body shape. How can I make my clavicles (the beauty bone) more prominent? My shoulders are narrow and I also want to increase a few inches on my height. Please help. Sara

A: To understand how to build up a beauty bone you must first understand what muscles comprise the chest and how to target them specifically. For building a strong, powerful chest region along with the clavicle bones, you have to target a number of muscles: the Pectoralis Major and Minor, and to a lesser degree the Serratus Anterior, the Intercostals and the Front Deltoids. Targeted exercise includes the bench press (Incline bench press: 3 Sets; dumbbell bench press: 3 Sets, and Lateral Fly: 2 Sets); push-ups, and dips. I would recommend you use a workout log to record your progress so you know what you have to beat each time. For an increase in height you are advised chin-ups (three sets of ten each) at least thrice a week.
Q: I am 20 years old. My height is 5 feet 10 inches and weight 76kg. I don’t have time to exercise; can you please help me in losing extra kilos. I keep feeling hungry from time to time. Please suggest a diet plan that could work for me. Alan Cox

A: Considering your height to weight ratio your ideal body weight should be between 64 to 68kg. If you manage your caloric intake you can easily manage to bring yourself to your desired body weight. For this you must eat whole grain products and plenty of salads for main meals; you must quit all kinds of sweet dishes. For breakfast, eat a bowl of oatmeal with low-fat milk. Make a smoothie with a banana or a handful of blueberries or grapes; add a cup of low-fat milk or yogurt or orange juice along with a few ice cubes. This type of dieting will maintain your health and reduce the excess weight.

Q: I got sick and went to the doctor for a diagnosis recently. Just out of curiosity, I asked him why I felt like I was gaining weight. He said, “If you smoke cigarettes and then quit, you will feel that you are gaining weight, because once you stop smoking your metabolism goes high, and you feel hungrier.” Is that right?Nena blue

A: Yes, some studies have concluded that those who successfully quit smoking may gain weight. Weight-gain is not likely to negate the health benefits of smoking, but its cosmetic effects may interfere with attempts to quit. In 2009, it was found that smoking over-expresses a gene which stimulates lipolysis (metabolically it is the breakdown of triglycerides into free fatty acids within cells). Which is the possible reason why ceasing to smoke leads to weight gain. In fact, cigarette smoking increases a person's metabolic rate in part of the body by forcing the heart to beat faster. The heart may beat ten to twenty times more in a minute for a period of time. When we stop smoking, the heart rate slows down causing a decrease in the metabolic rate.

Sexual Influences On People Life

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Messages about sex have been influencing you from the time you were born. Perhaps your religion told you to wait to have sex until you were married. Perhaps your parents told you to wait until you were in love. Perhaps sex education teachers told you about the dangers of sex and how you could contract AIDS and die. While the dangers of sex are true, they are only part of the story. And when it comes to all those negative messages, what you see and hear isn't always reality.

The way to unlearn the negative messages about sex is to examine where you first learned
about sex. Think about what you learned from your parents. If you saw them hugging(hold tightly against one's body) and kissing, you probably noted their affection and took away some positive messages. Maybe you were lucky enough to have parents who made it easy for you to ask them questions about sex.

But if your parents were tight-lipped(with the lips firmly closed,especially as a sign of suppressed emotion or determined reticence) about anything having to do with sex, then you might still be trying to sort out if sex is something forbidden, dirty, and not to be enjoyed.

Children learn though natural self-exploration that it feels good to touch themselves. Yet most children are taught that they should not touch their genitals(a person's external organs of reproduction) or masturbate. Some parents reprimand young children who touch themselves, so the only time they explore their bodies, if they do at all, is when they are in bed, under the covers, at night. That is a sure way for them to learn that sex is something that must be hidden. People should not feel ashamed about their sexual urges. Even if you were shamed as a child, as an adult you now need to let that go.

All of this taboo people encounter as children is reinforced when slang is used to refer to sexual body parts. Parents seldom teach them the correct names for body parts and sex acts. When
parents teach their children the correct names for other body parts (knees, elbows), they should also teach them the correct names for genitals (penis, vulva).

Besides the influence of parents, many children learn negative messages about sex from their friends. Remember laughing at that joke you didn't quite get just because everybody else was laughing? Dirty jokes make the rounds in hushed tones at most middle schools. A child who doesn't understand the joke or doesn't laugh enough usually falls victim to merciless teasing. A child also endures teasing for not being “cool” enough to tell sexual jokes that he or she has heard or use dirty words. The kid who everyone else starts to call “a prude”means (a person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity) could begin to have bad feelings about his or her sexuality.

The pressure to be cool reaches epic proportions in high school, and teasing usually surrounds
sexual activity or lack thereof. The pressure of not doing it can also have a negative effect on
one's developing sexuality. Teenagers need to understand that sexual choices are individual.
Throughout your life, you should only have sex when and if you are totally sure it's right for
you.

What you are taught about controversial(causing or likely to cause controversy) sexual issues, such as pornography (visual material intended to stimulate sexual excitement) homosexuality(feeling or involving sexual attraction to people of one's own sex or a homosexual person) and premarital sex, affects your view of sex. If you are taught by your parents, your church, your school, or your friends that all of these things are bad, you will grow up with a negative attitude toward free sexual expression. For example, as an adult, you might enjoy looking at pornography to get a sexual thrill. But if you are told throughout your childhood that porn is wrong, then every time you reach for Playboy, you will feel a pang of guilt.Those are just a few ways that the things you learn about sex can affect you.There are many more myths about sex that you may have learned as a child that may have stayed with you as you grew up. Let's take a look at them and learn to dissolve them.

Here Are The Some Reasons Why The People To Have Sex

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When I ask people why they have sex, most often they say, “Because it feels good.” However, if you really think about it, there are dozens of reasons why people have sex: Different people, in different relationships, in different situations, and different stages of life all have sex for different reasons. Following is a list (in no particular order) of some reasons why people have sex. Its up to you to decide which are good reasons for you to have sex and which are bad reasons.

Why Should You Have Sex?

Because You Are in Love

Because It's Part of Your Commitment

To Get Pregnant

Because You Feel Lust

To Feel Younger

To Feel More Mature

To Make Your Partner

Feel Desired

To Put on a Show for the Neighbors

To Have an Orgasm

To Relieve Tension

To Help Fall Asleep

To Make Someone Jealous

To Please Someone

To Cheat

To Feel Sexy

To Procrastinate

To Make Up After a Fight

For Experience How Often Do You Meet a Movie Star?

To Feel Powerful

To Get Over Boredom

To Try New Positions Because You Are in an Interesting Location

For Money

Because You Have a Big Crush

To Get Over a Big

Crush on Someone Else

To Talk About It Later For Physical Pleasure

Sex will be truly interesting and amazing if you have sex for the reasons that make you feel fulfilled. Some people have sex for reasons that are wrong for them, before they realize that sex is better when they do it for the right reasons. If you give some serious thought to what makes sex the best for you, and stick to a goal of trying to have sex under those conditions, you'll be happier with your sex life.

Is It True Married People Having More Sex Than Their Singles:

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I've heard married people say that they'd love to be single again, to have sex whenever and with whomever they desire. But in reality, those married people are probably having more sex than their single counterparts. Unless they're in a committed relationship, single people have less sex than married people do. The simple reason for this is that married people have access to a sex partner, while singles do not. In a recent survey of single 30-year-olds, 19 percent said that they
had not had sex in over a year. Here's how many married women in their 30s are having sex during 1 year:

The key to having sex as much, or as little, as you want is finding a partner who wants the same amount as you do. A marriage certificate or the fact that you share a bed with someone doesn't guarantee that you'll be satisfied with your sex life.You may be single, living with your lover, or dating so that you see each other every day and having as much sex as you want to be having. But generally married couples do have sex more than single people.

Is The Difference between Young Or Old :

People are sexual beings from birth to death. Throughout life, people are sexually expressive, even if they are not sexually active. Children “play doctor” to explore sexuality, or masturbate for a sexual release. Teens experiment with “heavy petting” and sometimes with intercourse.

Many adults believe that young people shouldn't be having sex, even though many of them experimented during their own teenage years. In fact, although some parents today had sex in their teen years, they still tell their children to wait until they are over 18 or married.

So when is the right time for people to start having sex? I believe that people are too young to have sex if they can't deal with the physical and emotional consequences of sex. But that's all very individual. There are some 16-year-olds who can deal with having sex, and, on the other hand, there are some 30-year-old who still can't. The best time to start having sex is when:

• you feel ready and you're confident sex is the right thing for you.

• you would be able to know what to do if an unintended pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease did occur.

• you can evaluate your partner to see if you are compatible.

• you will use birth control and condoms responsibly every time you have sex.

• you will be able to cope with your emotions, knowing if you need to be in love to have sex, and able to accept it if your partner loves you forever, or if your partner hits the road immediately after orgasm.

Maybe you think that teens and twentysomethings have tons of sex because they are so young, virile (use for men having strength,energy and a strong sex drive,vigorous,strong and manly) and sexually charged. However, that assumption is not always true. Many young people are singles, so they don't have anyone to have sex with.
The good news about growing up is that you also grow up sexually. More men last longer and more women enjoy orgasms as they get older. The more you have sex, the more you learn about sex, and the more interesting your sex becomes.

Getting older and wiser has its benefits in bed too!

The biggest factors that affect the frequency of sex in your life have to do with the changes in your life. As a teen, you probably still lived at home, with little privacy for sexual encounters. Even after you started living on your own, dorm rooms or shared apartments also made it difficult for those oh-so-intimate moments. Adults usually have the most time and privacy for sex. Yet as you become more established in life (for example, as part of a two-career couple with
children) you may often be too busy or too tired to find time for sex. Therefore,throughout your life, your sex life will constantly be changing. Young or old, you can have interesting sex, as long as you have the willing partner, the time, the place and the ability.

Doing Make Up Is Not Hard to Do Now A Days

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Everyone has time to make their faces more attractive now a days.

Making time is the key to applying any cosmetic.The purpose of a beauty product should be
to make the face look more lively, interesting,younger, prettier or more polished.Making up
your face means looking like you, but even better!This chapter is all you need to know to maximize your best assets while minimizing any defects. I’ll show you how to do it whether you have 20 minutes or 20seconds. You do have time to show your best face to the world.

No matter where you’re going, your usual routine should be no more than 15 minutes. The trick is to change your routine. There is no way that you can apply 15 minutes of cosmetics into a quick 5 minute regimen. You can still look pretty great in just a couple of minutes with my streamlined techniques.There’s just no excuse for looking naked, tired or“war-painted”anymore.

For the best results always start with the fresh face Think of your face as a blank canvas. You are the artist, and you must start with a clean slate. Your makeup will go on more smoothly, more evenly,and last much longer.

What Are The Basic s Of MakeUp:

Foundation

A good foundation is the hardest-working cosmetic you will ever purchase. Choose one that is right for your skin type. An all-in-one foundation that gives adequate coverage is the combination liquid/powder duo found at every price level. I especiallylike the lower-cost lines found in Cover Girl,Revlon, and L’Oreal.They’re less drying than the more expensive brands, and you don’t have to wet them to get a flawless finish.Do you look good in pure white? Look for “cool”shades.

Do you look better in cream or off-white? Choose“warm” tones.Take a coral lipstick and a pink lipstick. If your skin more closely resembles the pink, you have pink undertones. The closer match to the coral means that you have a “yellow” undertone.Now you can take this knowledge and confidently choose your own color at drugstores and mass merchandise stores.

I can’t begin to tell you how many complaints I have heard from women who have been given the wrong color by those so-called “experts” behind the cosmetic counters. It’s time for you to become your own expert. After all, who’s been looking at that skin in every kind of light imaginable for all these years?Furthermore, if you make a mistake at the drugstore,it’s easy to go back and get the next shade (lighter/darker) or even to blend the two at a far less exorbitant price.

Eyebrows

The eyebrow is the frame of the face. It is easy to “lift” the eye with a couple of quick strokes. Many great beauties are known for their distinctive eyebrows (think Brooke Shields,Cindy Crawford and Joan Crawford).Control your eyebrows with an old toothbrush or an old washed mascara wand.never pluck above your brow Whoever thought of that one? You pluck where you
need to pluck!I once did a makeover on a woman who had these ugly hairs sticking up on her forehead. When I asked her why she didn’t pluck them out,she recited to me this silly old outdated “don’t touch those hairs above the eyebrow” rules.

Some technique

Brush the brow upward and outward to define the natural line. Tweeze under the brow to form an arch.Soften the sting by rubbing the area with an ice cube.If you’re completely clueless on what shape to make your eyebrow, cut out an eyebrow from a magazine and stencil it on top of your own. Tweeze to trace the prototype.

A Few Secrets Of eyebrows

Eyebrows look best when filled in with a soft pencil or powder. The modern brow is neither too thick nor too thin. Undecided? Go to a professional for your first plucking. It’s most effective to work in bright natural light when tweezing. Soften the look of the brow by patting lightly with translucent powder. You can also substitute pale eye shadow to lighten a brow.

Eyes

applications :Wide-set eyes , To make your eyes look closer together, apply deep-toned shadow to the inner halves of the lids. Light-toned shadow goes on the outer halves.Closed-set eyes Open up eyes by brushing deeptoned shadow on the outer half of the lids.Blend from the center of the eyes out and up to just above the crease. Use a light shadow on the inner halves of the lids and just under the brow bone.

How to look your eyes more brighter :

To make the whites of your eyes look brighter,use alight blue pencil under the eyes. Blue eye shadow lightly applied under the eyes works just as well.Separate clumpy eye lashes with a lash comb available at beauty supply stores.To get the best curl out of eyelashes, use a blow dryer
to heat an eyelash curler for about five seconds before using.If you need to go from day to evening without starting from scratch,apply an eye foundation before shadowing.Use waterproof formulations whenever possible.

Always wipe wands off before using to avoid clumping.When applying mascara to bottom lashes, hold a tissue under the lash so that mascara doesn’t end up on the skin.Are you an absolute klutz when it comes to lining your eyes? Use a shadow as liner, or steady your hand by leaning your elbow on a table when applying.

False Eyelashes

False eyelashes should be applied after foundation and eyebrows.
1. Powder eyelids.
2. Curl eyelashes to blend in with false ones.
3. Apply glue to lashes, being sure not to touch the lashes themselves.
4. Use a small stick (a toothpick works well) to be more precise.
5. Make sure that the lashes match by starting at the outer corner.
6. To blend false and natural lashes, apply a deep liquid liner over both.

Some Secrets tips :

Make your eyeliner last each time you sharpen it by putting it in the freezer for at least 15 minutes prior to sharpening. This will ensure a perfect point with no crumbling.Bend the tip of your mascara wand until it’s angled to resemble a dentist’s mirror. The wand will be easier
to control, and the brush will give better coverage.Pull your eyelid taut when applying eyeliner.

It actually helps to keep your mouth open when applying eye makeup. It keeps you from blinking.Always apply liner in short, feathery brushes.Neutral shadows are the most flattering to the eye.Create a V-shape with a soft powder at the outer corner of the eyes to lift.

Lips

Lipsticks have three basic components:

1. Pigment: Determines the color.
2. Emollients: Carry the pigment to the lips.
3. Waxes: Give the lipstick its shape. Choose the best formula!

Some Safty Tips

Keep container lids and caps tightly closed.Keep all applicators clean.Store eye makeup at room temperature.Don’t let cosmetics sit on top of the radiator.Use disposable products whenever possible.Replace products often.If a product produces an odor, toss it immediately.Never rest an applicator on a public sink or vanity.Never share your makeup.

Lipsticks also have three finishes:

1. Matte: The most lasting formulation. Not shiny. Flat coverage. (Caution: Pick one that’s not too drying.)
2. Creamy: Looks best when first applied. Gives the most even coverage. Available in the widest array of colors.
3. Stain: Usually contains moisturizing ingredients.Gives only a hint of color.Wears off most naturally and discreetly. Most likely to have added sunscreen.

Some secrets

For a softer lip color, blend moisturizer into the lipstick.To change the color of any lipstick, lightly apply yellow eye shadow on the lips as a primer. This will warm up any color.

Blend lip liner and lipstick together on the back of the hand for a longer-lasting look.If your lipstick tends to “bleed,” apply lipstick first,then line over it to set.Create your own lip colors by mixing different colors and textures of lipstick.Right from the Experts! To achieve a pouty,sexy mouth, emphasize your top lip by dabbing just a touch of gloss in the center.

To keep lipstick on while dining, keep lips off utensils.Use your lower teeth and tongue to do the
work.If you feel that your lips are unbalanced, use a lighter colored lipstick on the smaller lip.

A little bit of red or orange in the center of the lips makes them look fuller.

Bronzing Powder

Ask any beauty what product she would most like to have on a deserted island, and the answer would most likely be her bronzing powder. This is the most versatile cosmetic you will ever own. Bronzing is the way to finish your face. Forget blush! I have never seen more beauty blunders than I have with the misuse of blush. I can’t begin to tell you how many stripes and circles I have had to wipe off. Use blush improperly and you end up looking like a circus clown or a road marker. This is why I suggest (no,implore) you use bronzing powder to add color to your face. It’s the perfect tool for nonprofessionals to use to contour their faces. Use it on the cheeks,down the sides of the nose (to slim),under the jawline (to take away a double chin or drooping jowls), and to add color to the face. You’ll find bronzing powder readily available at drugstores,cosmetic counters—wherever your budget takes you. But please get some and use it! Why take risks with the sun when you can get a better sun-kissed look with this wonderful product? Can you tell it’s my favorite all-time cosmetic?

What Is The Hair Transplantation

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As the name implies, hair transplantation uses the patient’s own hair to fill in thinning areas on the scalp or even in the eyebrows.It is usually done for pattern thinning or baldness(the most common type of hair loss in both men and women) but the procedure is also used to refill areas of hair loss due to trauma in for example,the eyebrow or in scarring conditions of the scalp where hair has been lost permanently.Many people still associate hair transplantation with those unsightly,Barbie doll style plugs,however,the treatment has been revolutionized in the past decade.Now individual hairs or a few hairs are transplanted into tiny slits in the scalp so that even I can’t always tell a transplant job from the real thing.This remains the best treatment for pronounced hair loss in women.A hair transplant is typically an in office procedure that is done under local anesthesia but your doctor might offer you a light sedative. Although there are many ways of carrying out this surgery, here is a classic scenario: Your doctor starts by removing a strip of scalp from an area of the head where the hair is plentiful generally from the back. Individual hairs and groups of two or three hairs are carefully extracted before transplanting the grafts into very small slits that have been cut in the thinning areas of your scalp. The head is gently cleaned and bandaged after the procedure. Although your new hair usually sheds shortly afterward, it will grow back in a few weeks, assuming that all your grafts take properly. As many as several hundred to a few thousand grafts can be transplanted during a single session. In most instances, several sessions are required to achieve a nice natural result.

Hair transplant surgery is a fairly easy,straight forward operation.It is the treatment of choice for pattern baldness in men and women. Since Propecia should not be used by women and Rogaine produces less than impressive results, hair transplantation is decidedly a woman’s best hope for restoring her full, natural mane. The best news is that once the series of procedures is over, your hair will continue to grow forever because the transplanted hair has been taken from a part of your scalp that never goes bald.The operation is expensive, tedious and time consuming,it usually requires several sessions over a year or two to attain the desired results. Because it involves making numerous and large surgical incisions and hundreds of small slits, the scalp can be tender, swollen and bruised for several days afterward. Also keep in mind that if your hair is too thin around the back of the head, where doctors usually harvest the hair from, the procedure might not work for you.Hair transplantation is best for men and women who are losing their hair because of their age, genetic makeup or certain medical disorders. It’s especially beneficial for women, who often complain that a receding hairline or diffusely thinning hair gives them a masculine appearance. Because hair transplantation has advanced so much in the past several years, we see many patients who want us to replace their unsightly plugs with more natural looking micrografts. Finally, the procedure offers an excellent way of filling in eyebrows that have been over tweezed or have begun to thin.

Cosmetic Surgery With Other Treatments:An Article:

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Not long ago, a new patient walked into office with brown splotches, wrinkles, and a tired sagging face.I know I look terrible said Anne, age fifty eight and she proceeded to ask what creams,lasers and injectables I had on hand to help her.I was honest with her:although I could certainly refine her skin quality with the tools I had in office,I wondered aloud whether she had ever considered a face lift, the only procedure that would significantly tighten her sagging skin. We can help you to select a highly skilled plastic surgeon,I said,telling her about a face lift surgeon with whom we work. “Several months later,once you have recovered,we can smooth out your skin and even out the color with laser resurfacing.”At first glance, it might seem as though dermatologists and plastic surgeons are on opposing teams.One side traditionally advocates gradual,minimally invasive approaches,whereas the other side prefers the more dramatic results that come froma few swift incisions with a scalpel.However, any good doctor knows that no one approach is right for everyone, in fact, a combination approach is often just the right tactic for rejuvenating mature skin most completely and most naturally.This tandem of treatments can be done in any order you wish, as long as you space them apart by several months. If you’re still on the fence about which, if any, cosmetic surgery procedures you want or if you don’t have quite the amount of sagging and sun damage that Anne had you might decide to start with some treatments that seem a little less daunting.Perhaps you’ll begin by cleaning up your skin with a program of good topical skin care. Maybe you’ll book a series of intense pulsed light or Fraxel laser treatments to gently even out your complexion’s color and tone, or you might want to schedule a nonsurgical skin-tightening procedure such as Thermage to tighten areas that have begun to sag. If you’re not fully satisfied with those results, you might then move on to a face lift, knowing that your skin will look radiant, smooth, and firm once it is done.

Let’s say you’re sure that you want eyelid surgery, but you also want to smooth away the crinkles and brown spots that are muddling up the area. You can start with an eyelid lift, but since blepharoplasty will do little if anything for superficial skin quality (including fine wrinkles and irregular pigmentation) you might later get a referral for a dermatologist who will prescribe the right batch of creams, fillers and possible Botox, pigment lasers, or intense pulsed light to knock years off the skin’s appearance once the surgery is complete. After all at the end of the day, all of us doctors and patients should be on the same team.

Makup On The Dark Skin

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Deeper complexions provide the perfect canvas for creating dramatic looks, but all products need to be carefully chosen and correctly applied to enhance the skin’s unique tone and texture.
Foundation

There are more than forty shades between the lightest and deepest of dark skin, so finding the right foundation can be a real challenge. Always test foundation on your cheek or jawline. The skin around the outside of the face is often darker than the skin in the center.Very dark skin has a lot of yellow pigment, so look for foundations with yellow undertones. Choose oil-free
formulations, as darker skin reflects more light and is often slightly oily. Finish with a powder that’s either transparent or slightly lighter than your skin.

Eyes

The general rule is that the darker the skin, the deeper the eye color. This is because darker skin
tends to absorb color. Use rich eye colors like gold,deep gray, purples, russet, copper, and brown. Pale pink and beige are enhancing highlighters. If your eyebrows are a little sparse, use dark brown or black pencil to fill them in. Use a kohl pencil to rim your eyes and a couple of coats of mascara.

Lips

The same rule of “the darker the skin, the darker the color” applies to the lips. Red lips are perfect for evening, but choose reds with warm, brown tones,rather than blue undertones, which tend to be too cold. Women with darker tones usually have darker pigmentation outlining their lips, so they have their own natural lip line. If you do find that you require a lip liner, stay in the brown tones.

Blush

Peach or brown tones are most flattering to darker skin. You’ll find that pink shades contain too much of a blue undertone. For day wear, use a large soft brush to spread the color. For evening glamour, use a bronze shade a couple of tones darker than your natural skin color.

What Is Blepharoplasty

2010-03-15T10:08:00.000-07:00

Medicine surgical repair or reconstruction of an eyelid.

As we grow older, the skin of the upper and lower eyelids tends to sag and droop. Our facial fat redistributes around the eyes,first forming small pockets and, as the redistribution progresses, eventually forming bags. This phenomenon is incredibly common, especially in certain families who are genetically predisposed to the condition. The problem is that the excess skin and fat pockets make the eyes look smaller. One of the most commonly performed invasive procedures, blepharoplasty (or eyelid surgery) rejuvenates the eyes by removing excess eyelid skin and the bulges of fat appearing on the eyelids,occasionally, it also tightens the muscles beneath the eyes.

In some cases, if overhanging upper eyelid skin becomes pronounced enough to interfere with your vision, your health insurance might pay for that part of the procedure.

Blepharoplasty is performed by plastic surgeons,ocular plastic surgeons (those who specialize in the eyelid) and dermatologic surgeons.(the branch of medicine concerned with skin disorders). They start by numbing the skin around the eyes with a local anesthetic, possibly in combination with a light sedative.(You don’t usually have to be put to sleep.) The procedure is divided into two parts: treatment of the upper lids followed by treatment of the lower lids. (Some patients require surgery in one area,whereas others require both).After making a football shape, elliptical incision in the crease above the upper eyelid, the surgeon typically remves excess skin, extracts existing pockets of fat, then stitches the skin together. A similar procedure is performed on the lower lid,where the incision is made either just inside the lid or just below it, so that when the wound heals it is hidden from view.

A skilled surgeon will remove just enough skin and fat to achieve a natural-looking result. If too much skin is removed, the lower lid can be pulled down when you open your eye, and you might not be able to close your eyes easily. If too much fat is removed, the pocket under A face-lift will make my skin tone and texture look younger.

So many of my patients believe this one, and I can’t say I blame them. You’d think that a surgical procedure that involved so much expense and recovery time would not only lift the skin but also restore its quality to its original splendor. This is why many people are disappointed
to see that the brown spots, dullness, and even some of the crinkles they had before the surgery are still there afterward. However,although a face-lift removes excess skin, it does nothing to help the texture,tone, or quality of the skin. That’s why a competent plastic surgeon will either suggest a good skin-care program for you or refer you to a dermatologist, who can use a combination of topical products along with lasers, peels, Botox, and fillers, if you desire to clean up the surface of your skin.

The eye will look hollow, which will make you look older, not younger.Once you’re stitched up, the scars are usually barely visible. Although you’ll almost surely see some bruising and swelling, you’ll most likely be back at work and able to resume your regular activities within a week. One of the best aspects of this procedure can also be one of the scariest: since the eyes are truly the windows of the soul, blepharoplasty can change your appearance dramatically. This can be jarring to you and to your loved ones. This is just one more reason to be certain of your decision beforehand, to choose your surgeon very carefully and to proceed conservatively. You can always have a bit more skin removed if your doctor removes an insufficient amount the first
time around, but if too much is removed, it’s hard to do anything about it.

If your eyes appear tired all the time because of excess skin laxity and puffiness, this is a great way to look more refreshed and years younger in a single treatment. Blepharoplasty is much easier than people think. Side effects are rare, and healing takes only about a week.

The most significant side effects all extremely rare are blindness, difficulty closing the eyes, and asymmetrical results. Be sure you find a very experienced, highly skilled surgeon. Less serious side effects include temporary tightening of the lids, swelling, bruising and eye sensitivity. The biggest myth about blepharoplasty is that it will take care of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. In fact, it does next to nothing for them, so you’ll have to continue using topicals and possibly Botox or a laser rejuvenation procedure to address those. If too much fat is removed,your eye area could end up looking hollowed out, making you look older, not younger. The latest techniques are designed to preserve the volume around the eyes, which helps maintain a youthful fullness.

Blepharoplasty is best for people with excess eyelid skin and drooping and puffiness around the eyes. Although Botox might be able to address some of these issues by erasing crow’s feet, and fillers can help to soften the tear trough, only blepharoplasty takes care of excess skin and fat around the eyes.

An Endoscopic Brow Lift

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Endoscopic comes from endoscope meaning is medicine an instrument which can be introduced into the body to view its internal parts.

Endoscopic brow lifts use a less invasive technique than traditional brow lifts to create a more youthful appearance, endoscopic brow lifts use endoscopes to guide the surgeon's movements, allowing for smaller incisions and faster healing.

For those who want more than Thermage (in ancient Greece and Rome) hot baths used for public bathing) or Botox can offer but aren’t ready for the serious slicing that comes with a full brow lift, an endoscopic brow lift might be an attractive option. In this procedure,the surgeon makes four to six tiny incisions in the scalp, then slips a stainless-steel viewing probe under the skin that allows him or her to pull sagging areas taut and snip the muscles that cause frown lines (but not the muscles that cause horizontal forehead lines); this is a less in vasive approach than the conventional brow lift. Although the forehead skin can be lifted somewhat, no excess skin is removed as in a traditional brow lift. The recovery time and postoperative numbness is generally far less with the endoscopic procedure.However, the endoscopic lift tends to be less pronounced, and the results are not nearly as long lasting as with a traditional brow lift. Another potential drawback is that a less experienced surgeon might snip some of the forehead muscles unevenly,resulting in an asymmetrical appearance that could require corrective Botox.

What Is Anxiety ?

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Is a feeling of being anxious.psychiatry a nervous disorder marked by excessive uneasiness.Anxiety is a general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, apprehension,fear and worrying.

Anxiety is standard in stressful circumstances but it may possibly become a difficulty and health hazard when diagnosed as a disorder. Specialists refer to anxiety disorder as a number of nervous ailments that are characterized by the appearance of unexpected panic attacks (panic means Sudden uncontrollable fear,informal frenzied hurry to do something and panic attack means a sudden overwhelming feeling of acute and disabling anxiety) and the persistent uneasiness of something lurking out there, ominously.

Even if anxiety attacks are not a risk from a pure biological point of view, they are exceptionally harmful if we consider the alarm and what it can do to one's psyche. the majority of the time, people who get to develop an anxiety disorder have in fact suffered from frequent panic attacks that caused a disabling situation eventually.

An anxiety disorder will the majority often grow in an individual who has some form of genetic predisposition(the spread of altered genes from genetically engineered organisms to other,non-engineered organisms,especially by cross-pollination) or a hereditary sensitivity of the central nervous system. The panic attack appears only when such an individual becomes exposed
to an outside stressing element that is customarily facilitated by traumatic events (deeply disturbing or distressing or medicine relating to or denoting physical injury),extended stress, medical procedure or the use of drugs or prescription medication. This means that people who have just gone through a exceptionally powerful life happening that has marked them in a negative way, are prone to developing an anxiety disorder from an original panic attack.
How does an accidental panic attack progress into an anxiety disorder? Because, the first terrifying encounter with all its symptoms, creates a sensitivity at the level of the central
nervous system. Afterwards, the person is a lot more disposed to outside threats of a varied nature. It is common to start misinterpreting a soreness in the chest as a sign of a panic
attack, and thus start another event in the vicious circle of the anxiety disorder. Even if there is no outside danger to justify the appearance of panic episodes, the person often starts fearing the anxiety symptoms as such and gives them rather catastrophic proportions.

Treatment for the most anxiety disorder cases

The treatment for most anxiety disorder cases consist of behavioral and cognitive therapies meant to break the brutal circle in which fear of panic attacks causes panic attacks. The
use of antidepressants or tranquilizers is just a temporary relief scheme and should not be used for extended periods of time. In fact, such drugs are only offered prescription based and will therefore require continual medical examination.If other therapy forms are not used in parallel with drug administration, symptoms may exceptionally well return when the treatment is over and the anxiety disorder could thus evolve to more severe forms.

Self treatment

In some cases, anxiety may be treated at home, without a doctor's supervision. However, this may be limited to situations in which the duration of the anxiety is short and the cause is identified and can be eliminated or avoided. There are several exercises and actions that are recommended to cope with this type of anxiety:

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* Learn a variety of relaxation techniques. Information about physical relaxation methods and meditation techniques can be found in book stores and health food shops.
* Learn to manage stress in your life. Keep an eye on pressures and deadlines, and commit to taking time away from study or work.
* Practice deep abdominal breathing. This consists of breathing in deeply and slowly through your nose, taking the air right down to your abdomen, and then breathing out slowly and gently through your mouth. Breathing deeply for too long may lead to dizziness from the extra oxygen.
* Learn to replace "negative self talk" with "coping self talk." Make a list of the negative thoughts you have, and write a list of positive, believable thoughts to replace them. Replace negative thoughts with positive ones.

* Picture yourself successfully facing and conquering a specific fear.

* Talk with a person who is supportive.

* Take a long, warm bath.

* Rest in a dark room.

* Meditate.

* Exercise.

Is Omega_3 (fatthy acid) Using As A Fish Oil:

2010-03-09T00:50:00.000-08:00

Omega_3 is an unsaturated fatty acid of a kind occurring in fish oils,with double bonds between the carbon atoms that are third and second from the end of the hydrocarbon chain:You can use (omega_3) as a fish oil because of all the health benefits for

*the immune system

*the brain

*the skin

*the heart

*the joints

Naturally sourced fish oil is the most potent of the Omega 3 fatty acids. The most effective nutrients come from natural sources.

Bad Or Good Fish Oil:
There are good fish oil and bad fish oil. Bad fish oil can come from eating fish that are contaminated with heavy metal toxins like mercury and PCBs. There are many of bodies of
water where the fish caught should NOT be eaten and these contaminants also tend to concentrate in the fatty acids and should be avoided.

The best fish oil is purified and free from contaminants is produced with a low oxidation (decomposition) level for freshness. Being naturally sourced means it has natural triglycerides or ethyl ester form which is not produced artificially.

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is an important ingredient as an anti-inflammatory, so you need to look for fish oil that has high levels of DHA .

Omega 3 oils that have this blend will provide "2 times"the anti-inflammation action of normal fish oil and double that of refined and concentrated fish oils--according to studies done by "Trinity Bioactives", part of Wellington School of Medicine in New Zealand.

Reducing inflammation is a big reason many choose to Omega 3.

In the article "The secret killer" in Time Magazine (May 2004). They offer solutions like aspirin, Statins, Beta blockers and ACE inhibitors or you could just buy some Omega 3 fish oil which is is gentle on your stomach, but much stronger than aspirin.

Omega 3/DHA in higher concentrations of anti-inflammatory then you can get by eating fish. Newer supplements on the market have some of the most highly effective fish oil concentrates, higher than normal fish oil that many people buy.

Brain function improves when you use Omega 3 fatty acids.One study discovered a 60% lower risk of Alzheimers's simply by taking Omega 3 fatty acids or fish oils on a regular basis.
Guidelines from the American Heart Association recommend omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil because of proven benefits to the heart, be taken every day.

In conclusion, when you use Omega 3/DHA, and start taking it you will realize many health benefits, based on proven clinical studies. Look for Omega 3 in a concentrated supplement for
from natural triglycerides with high amounts of DHA for the best results.

What Is Vitamin C" And What Vitamin C Does

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Vitamin c is another term for ascorbic acid.A compound in citrus fruits and green vegetables which is essential in maintaining healthy connective tissue and of which a deficiency causes.

Vitamin C is most likely the best possible treatment for anyone who has a disease, even if the disease is not yet diagnosed or the patient has been taking other remedies. It is a natural antibiotic, anti-viral, antitoxic and immune booster. There are stacks of books and articles in medical journals and in the health field written about vitamin C. Evidence shows
that vitamin C is necessary for good health and can be used effectively as an agent for treating most infectious diseases.Vitamin C joins directly with toxins or viruses and thus makes them ineffective. This happens very quickly.Vitamin C is the treatment of choice for neutralizing and eliminating poisonous substances from the body, whether they be created by viral infections or poisons consumed. The quantity to be administered to an individual depends upon the graveness of the disease and the state of the patient's own immune system. If we took sufficientquantities of vitamin C daily,most of us could avoid all serious illness.There exists an enzyme called gulonolactone oxidase, which is present naturally in the bodies of rats and guinea pigs but ismissing in humans. The enzyme is needed to convert glucose to vitamin C. Since 100% of humans do not have this enzyme,they must get vitamin C by other means.

Vitamin C can be administered in several ways to deactivate toxins, viruses and histamine. When permitted to drip intravenously, vitamin C oxidizes many pathological situations. When it drips quickly it becomes a flash oxidizer and can handle the non-optimum situation in minutes.
Vitamin C can also act as an anti-clotting agent and antihistamine and works quickly to fight infection. Dr. Klenner said that failures of vitamin C result from insufficient quantities being administered for inadequate time period.The way vitamin C works is that after it attaches to the toxin or virus, the vitamin C itself oxidizes the new compound. Thus the toxin or virus as well as the vitamin C are destroyed. For this reason, vitamin C has to continue to be administered after
the cure is effected.

Uses of vitamin C

Administering huge doses of vitamin C by IV(intravenous or intravenously) has prevented
and cured he following aliments:Chronic fatigue syndrome Is a medical condition of unknown cause,with fever,aching and prolonged tiredness and depression.Viral hepatitis - Hepatitis is most often caused by a virus but it can be the result of exposure to certain toxic agents, such as
drugs or chemicals.

Viral encephalitis - inflammation of the substance of the brain.

Chickenpox –

characterized by mild headache and fever,malaise and eruption of blisters on the skin and mucous membranes

Herpes infection

Herpes is disease caused by a herpesvirus,affecting the skin (often with blisters) or the nervous system.

Viral Pneumonia - characterized by fever, a cough with bloodtinged phlegm, and difficult breathing.

Influenza

Is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages causing fever,severe aching and catarrh.creates respiratory symptoms and exhaustion.

Rabies

Is a dangerous viral disease of dogs and other mammals,transmissible through the saliva to humans and causing madness and convulsions:transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected animal.

AIDS

Is a disease caused by a virus transmitted in body fluids,in which there is a severe loss of cellular immunity that leaves the sufferer susceptible to infection and malignancy.

caused by a retrovirus and transmitted chiefly through blood or blood products that enter the body's bloodstream.

The common Cold - characterized by sneezing, sore throat,coughing, etc., caused by an allergic reaction or by a viral,bacterial, or mixed infection

Streptococcal infections - characterized by sore throat infection and inflammation

Amoebic dysentery - A gastrointestinal infection Staphylococcal infections - the toxins are a common cause of food poisoning, as it can grow in improperly-stored food
Barbiturates, CO or pesticides or alcohol poisoning Any toxic poisoning e.g. mercury, lead, arsenic, nickel,Aluminum - heavy metal toxicity Radiation Toxicity - also called radiation sickness.Side effects from administration of vitamin C are negligible.Physicians in Australia have given doses up to 300,000 mg resulting in impressive recoveries and no side effects, just healthy patients. A number of terminal cancer victims received intravenous vitamin C in large amounts for eight weeks and blood tests showed no side effects.
Some conventional physicians have feared that vitamin C supplementation causes kidney stones, as the major metabolic end product of vitamin C is oxalate. And most kidney stones are calcium oxalate. But in some respected literature it has been reported otherwise. It can actually help dissolve the stones. So this area remains controversial.

How To Get Rid of Hemorrhoids Using The Simple Techniques

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Hemorrhoids is a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus(collectively called piles).Constipation (a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels) is in general the reason for hemorrhoids. If you have infrequently bowel movements or have to strain to have
them, then this sets up the conditions to create hemorrhoids.When you strain to have a bowel movement, you cause blood to congest in the rectum. This blood congestion causes a rise in pressure in the abdomen and rectum veins and over time these veins balloon out, turning into hemorrhoids. Pressure in the abdomen obstructs the return of blood from the rectum.There are lots of changes that you've got to make to shed bowel obstruction. The first, the one most folk think about, is to extend diet fiber. But if you do this, it is best to grasp what fiber to use and how much to eat. And, you have got to make some changes in your diet, if you are eating mostly packaged foods.The other cause of hemorrhoids is feelings or anxiety. When it comes to illness or body imbalances, they usually have some emotional component to it. So it is always best to make some changes in diet and to see what emotional issues are related to your hemorrhoids.There are, naturally, other factors behind hemorrhoids. Any activity that puts excess stress on the stomach and rectum veins may cause hemorrhoids. If you are pregnant, or if you sneeze or cough often, exercise too much, lift weights, or stand or sit too long, these conditions can end up in hemorrhoids. If you couple these conditions with a poor diet, then you increase the probability of hemorrhoids. Look at these various activities you do and make tweaks to their frequency.
Don't mistake itching for hemorrhoids. Itching could be a sign of allergies , yeast infection, parasites, or the utilization of coarse toilet roll. Hemorrhoids are usually set apart by bleeding, soreness, swelling, discomfort, or irritation.

step 1 in dealing with your hemorrhoids is to stop straining to have a bowel movement. You can do this by augmenting your fiber intake. It is always best to use natural fiber. When you
used un-natural fiber, which is found in pharmacy purgatives,you can become hooked on them. Use cereal in the morning that has wheat ban or oat bran. You are able to add wheat germ
to get more fiber and to get the B-vitamin Next, you want to eat more fruit and veg. Eat the fruits as nibbles before lunch, dinner or after dinner. Eat at least 3 fruit a day and more if you can. Also eat plant with lunch and dinner. Raw plants are best and if you cook them, cook them
lightly. Cooking vegetables reduces the value of their fiber.Look at your stools. Short ones or hard ones show the lack of fiber. If they sink quickly to the bottom of toilet water, they lack fiber. Your stools should be one long piece and brownish.They should be soft but should stay together in the water and float.
Eat a spread of natural fiber that comes from grains,vegetables and fruit. Back off on processed foods since they lack fiber and nutrition. Fiber will help you release stools simply from your colon and this helps to cut back the pressure in your anal sphincter veins when you have a bowel movement.Now you are on way to disposing of hemorrhoids. For complete info on how to get rid of and forestall hemorrhoids go to : dump Hemorrhoids.

You Can Quiet Smoking Using These Methods

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You can not stop smoking unless you are ready to quit. This takes commitment, a plan and a willingness to stick to it. You must keep in mind why you are quitting. Just like you have reasons for smoking, you must have reasons for quitting as well. If you can't think of one, your health is a very good reason.Another good reason is for your loved ones, as well as the money you could pocket if you were to stop smoking.

Why People Smoke ?

Why do people smoke? Everyone who smokes cigarettes has their reasons, ranging from stress to boredom. Regardless of the reason, the fact still remains that you have an addiction to nicotine and this addiction may make you feel helpless to break the smoking habit.

Quiet Smoking In Advanced World (methods):

In today's advanced world, there are hundreds of ways and methods to help you successfully kick the smoking habit.You can choose one or two of these methods as well as a combination of options. Below we will go into depth of some of these methods.Do you believe in a higher power, someone bigger than yourself? Many people do and can use this method to help you stop smoking. Prayer changes things and if you believe, you can rely on your higher power to help quit smoking.

Acupressure

A system of complementary medicine in which manual pressure is applied to the body at specific points along supposed lines of energy.this methods is also called Acupuncture.

This holistic healing method has been used for centuries to cure everything from back pain and headaches to kicking the cigarette addiction. Acupressure uses applied pressure to certain pressure points in the body while Acupuncture utilizes fine needles placed strategically on the body. This method has been proven to be highly effective.

Chewing Gum:

flavoured gum for chewing.

It Can help with the cravings.

Aversion Therapy:

A type of behaviour therapy designed to make patients give up a habit by causing them to associate it with an unpleasant effect.

There have been people who have smoked a mouthful of cigarettes only to report the taste was so terrible.they never lit another cigarette again.

Commercial Options:

Nicoderm CQ Nicotine Gum(a toxic oily liquid which is the chief active constituent of tobacco).

Nicotine Inhaler(a toxic oily liquid which is the chief active constituent of tobacco and a portable device for administering a drug which is to be inhaled).

Nicotine Lozenge(a toxic oily liquid which is the chief active constituent of tobacco and a small medicinal tablet,originally diamond-shaped for dissolving in the mouth)

Nicotine Patch Nicotrol (a patch impregnated with nicotine ,worn on the skin by a person trying to reduce their craving for cigarettes).

It is imperative to note that serious complications can occur if you continue o smoke while using one of the commercial products listed above. Many people have suffered heart attacks due to the fact that the nicotine replacement product had already placed nicotine in the body and smoking on top of it placed an enormous amount of nicotine in the body which is very toxic.Water is not only healthy for your body, it also aids in washing the nicotine from your system. Generally, nicotine is fully released from the body within two to five days.

Cold Turkey Theory:

Cold turkey (The abrupt and complete cessation of taking a drug to which one is addicted.withdrawal symptoms).

Completely quitting altogether and using your mind as a tool to assist you in quitting. The theory is that if you see yourself as a non smoker instead of a smoker trying to quit you will succeed.

Additional methods to ensure you succeed at quitting smoking include avoiding those that are still smoking as well as changing locations of where you smoke.Quitting smoking will not be easy. There will be mood swings,irritability and cravings for nicotine. You can overcome these symptoms of withdrawal from nicotine when you know what to expect and have a plan to deal with them.

The Life Styles Of Villagers In Several Area Of The World:

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Researchers have long been fascinated with the lifestyles of villagers in several area of the world because of their exceptional longevity.Here are the example of residents of Okinawa and residents of the Mediterranean.

Residents of Okinawa

It is quite common for residents of Okinawa to live past 100 years old. They have very low rates of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease, and many of the other aging related illnesses that plague residents of Western Nations. Older people there also maintain high energy levels and it is not at all uncommon for people in their 90s to take martial arts classes, go to dances, and go on long walks every day.

Residents of the Mediterranean

It is also quite common for residents of the Mediterranean. Residents there also routinely live to 100 years old and beyond, and remain trim and healthy well into their old age. And,like residents of Okinawa, they are free of many common age-related diseases.

What Scientists observed Okinawa and Mediterranean

Scientists who have observed the daily diets of residents of Okinawa and the Mediterranean have found that the healthy food consumed by these people gives clues to their longevity.
Refined carbohydrates are not on the menu in either one of these areas of the world. Grains in bread and noodles are complex - not overly processed - and they are not a major portion of the diet. In Okinawa, healthy protein makes up a significant portion of the diet in the form of fatty fish such as salmon, and in tofu.Fruits and vegetables, including seaweed are eaten several times a day.Now, one could ask how much of the Okinawans healthy diet is due to good diet and how much of it is just a result of good genes. For a while it was believed that because the Okinawans are a fairly self-contained society living on an island, they may have just been fortunate enough to have evolved with healthier genes than most of the rest of the world. However, as time went on it was discovered that this was not the case and that when Okinawans eat like Westerners do, they gain weight and suffer health problems like Westerners do.Recent studies have shown that Okinawans who moved away and began eating a more Western style diet are suffering from all of the same health problems that afflict people in industrialized countries, including obesity and heart disease and diabetes.So clearly the impact of diet on health and weight cannot be discounted. The Mediterranean diet also shares similarities with the Okinawan diet.Although tofu is not on the menu in the Mediterranean region, healthy protein in the form of fish is consumed regularly. Lean beef is also popular there. Carbohydrates are consumed in the form of leafy vegetables and fresh fruits rather than muffins and donuts and bagels.The residents of Okinawa and the Mediterranean are living, healthy proof of the benefits of eschewing refined carbohydrates and concentrating on healthy proteins and healthy complex carbohydrates such as green vegetables and whole wheat.

Exercise Is A Fantastic Accelerator For Losing Weight

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Exercise is as important for your body as is a healthy and balanced diet. I can’t emphasize it enough – exercise is a fantastic accelerator for losing weight and keeping your body healthy.

Pareto principle

Vilfredo Pareto was a French-Italian sociologist, economist and philosopher who was born on July 15, 1848. He is famous for describing an interesting principle which you might have heard about. It is called the Pareto Principle and it states that:

80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts

If you apply this principle to weight loss, it necessitates doing only those things which will give you the BEST results. So, you have to do only those 20% exercises which give you 80% of all your results.But as with food, we’re going to apply the Pareto principle to exercising as well. See, there is exercise and then there is good exercise. Good exercise is that exercise that really benefits your body. By applying the pareto principle rule to exercising, you will only need to do that 20% of exercise that gives you highest amount of results - that sounds good doesn’t it?
It does not matter too-much exactly what type of physical exercise you perform – playing sport, gardening, performing house-hold tasks – absolutely all forms of exercise are beneficial to a certain extent.However, Pareto’s Principle tells us that 20% of the exercise we engage in will result in 80% of the benefit – and that kind of exercise is – aerobic exercise. That’s the kind of exercise that raises the heart-rate a little. In addition to weight-loss benefits, aerobic exercise may decrease the risk of CAD (coronary artery disease) and related comobidites. That’s an interesting medical word isn’t it? It means: the effect of all other diseases an individual patient might have other than the primary disease. You should aim to exercise two or three times per week; doing sessions of 20 to 30 minutes minimum of aerobic exercise. This really is very little time to invest to reap the associated positive health benefits.

What Is The Difference Between Today Diet And Our Ancestor Diet?

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A large portion of the foods that are available today in grocery stores are presented to us in a form that was never available to our ancestors: refined carbohydrates that have been stripped of any nutritional benefits.
The breads, cereals, cakes, rolls, muffins and donuts that are stacked on the grocery store shelves and piled high in display cases are made from refined flours. When this flour is processed, any health benefits that existed in the original grain is gone: these foods are all sugar and no fiber.Our bodies did not evolve to consume foods like this.

Which Food Was Available At The Time Of Our Ancestor:

The foods that were available to our ancestors were meat, fruits, nuts, tubers, and berries, and wild grains.Thousands of years ago it was healthy for our bodies to crave and to consume carbohydrates.

In Which Foods You Can Find Carbohydrates How Its Work:

Carbohydrates are molecules found in fruits, nuts, grains and starch foods like potatoes and tubers. While carbohydrates are energy sources, it is also possible to get energy from protein.
Carbohydrates deliver energy much more quickly than protein, however, and the more refined and processed the carbohydrates are, the more quickly they deliver energy. White bread delivers energy more quickly than wheat bread; white sugar delivers energy more quickly than molasses.This is not a healthy process because when energy levels shoot up quickly, they then crash just as quickly. So after eating refined carbohydrates like donuts or cake made with white flour and white sugar, first you feel hyperactive and jittery, and then you feel tired, groggy, and irritable. Our ancestor’s bodies got energy and calories from the healthy carbohydrates that existed then. The carbohydrates in whole natural grains gave our species the energy that we needed to go out and hunt, to gather more food, to flee from predators, to reproduce, to survive.
The carbohydrates that are available to us today hardly bear any resemblance to those ancient natural grains. Today’s carbohydrates are refined and mixed with processed sugar so that when we eat them, we are suffering all of the negative effects of carbohydrates and getting none of the benefits. These modern refined carbohydrates are high in calories and they provide a quick jolt of energy, just like caffeine. This is followed by a crash that leaves us tired and dragging several hours later. Do you frequently find that when you’re at work, you run into an “energy wall” in the mid morning and mid afternoon? Do you find that at those times it is hard to think clearly and all that you want to do is curl up and take a nap? This is a result of eating a refined carbohydrates for breakfast and lunch. That donut or muffin or bagel which gave you a rush of energy right after you ate it is now causing your energy level to crash. Eating refined carbohydrates causes your body to quickly produce insulin. The body uses insulin to process the sugars that you have just consumed. The insulin then lowers your blood sugar, which causes feelings of fatigue and hunger. The result is that after eating carbohydrates, you will find yourself hungry again and craving more carbohydrates several hours later. Now, thousands of years ago it was healthy to crave carbohydrates because the complex carbohydrates that were available then provided a slow release of energy into our blood stream. Unfortunately our bodies have not evolved to adapt to the food choices that are available to us today. So these days, when we crave carbohydrates, we are craving food that is unhealthy for us. When we crave refined carbohydrates like donuts, cake, white bread and pastries, we are also craving food that gives us sudden sharp rushes of energy followed by an energy crash, rather than food that gives us steady energy all day long. This should not be taken as a recommendation for cutting out all carbohydrates from our diet. Our bodies evolved to eat both meats and carbohydrates.
However, we did not evolve to eat refined carbohydrates, and science is showing us these days that they not only make us fat, they also make us sick, when eaten in large quantities.
The modern diet of refined carbohydrates has been associated with the rise in obesity and diabetes that is seen everywhere in the industrialized world these days. There are a number of other dangerous diseases that are associated with a high carbohydrate diet as well.
A recent study done by researches at the Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals of Cleveland, in Ohio, found a link between high carbohydrate diets, obesity and esophogeal cancer.
It is believed that part of the reason for this is because high carbohydrate diets lead to gastroesophogeal reflux, which has been linked to higher rates of esophogeal cancer. A study of 1866 women in Mexico found that women who took in 57 percent of more of their calories in carbohydrates also had higher rates of breast cancer. In fact their breast cancer rates were 2.2 higher than those who took in lower percentages of their calories in carbohydrates. So it makes sense to have carbohydrates make up a smaller percentage of your diet - and complex carbohydrates at that.

What Is The easiest way of Taking Aerobic Exercise

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Here are five easiest way of taking aerobic exercise .

Jogging

Swimming

Walking (at a reasonable pace)

Riding a Bike

Dancing

The best piece of advice you can get here is this – listen carefully – find something that you really enjoy, that is also aerobic by nature. If you enjoy doing it, you will be much more likely to continue and get it into your lifestyle; and that should be your intention. Conversely, if you choose to do something you don’t enjoy, it will become a chore; and eventually, you will give it up. One thing you must keep in mind is that you should never OVER-EXERCISE. No exercise is better than over-exercise! There is no need to overdo it. Since you’ll be changing your diet, it will itself contribute to losing weight fast. Combine this with only as much exercise that you need Remember -you are not training to be an athlete; you are simply asking your body to do a little extra work to enjoy the positive health benefits that will ensue. You are not here to exhaust yourself. Exercise is meant to rejuvenate your body (and mind) and keep you healthy and fit – not tired and unhealthy.
The end result is that your body burns a higher amount of calories making it a very efficient, fat-burning, healthy and fit ‘machine’.
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World Health Organization Report About Over Weight People

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According to the World Health Organization,1.6 BILLION people worldwide are over weight.Interestingly, however, in some parts of the world, there are societies of people who stay trim and healthy well into old age and beyond. They are not plagued by many of the diseases that affect people in industrialized areas of the world, and they do not suffer many of the aging related diseases that people in Western countries suffer as they age.

Scientists have studied the diets and lifestyle of these cultures, and diet is believed to play a hugely important role in their longevity and physical health.

What Are The Reasons Of Gaining Weight

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Over Eating Is A Main Cause Of Weight Gain :

“Eating more than you can burn” not surprisingly, is the main reason for weight gain. Our busy lives provide us with too little time to spend on eating healthily. So we pick up that packet of tortilla chips or order a Big Mac while on our way to the office. The problem is that these things contain a lot of calories and fat which, again thanks to our busy schedule, will remain unburned since we tend to exercise so little.

Total Lack Of Exercise :

A total lack of exercise in your life will surely lead to weight gain. If you are physically inactive in your daily life and are mainly doing your work whilst seated (as is the case in most modern office work) you are more likely to gain weight – and fast too!

Stress And Depression Is Also A Cause of Gaining Weight:

Believe it or not, stress and depression can result in weight gain too. This is simply because people often resort to overeating as a response to emotional pressures like stress and depression and hence end up gaining weight. This is sometimes called ‘Emotional Eating’.

Genetic Reasons:

Some people may gain weight simply due to their genes. If their parents (or one of the parents) are obese, the child may grow to be obese as well.

After Pregnancy Women Weight Increases :

Pregnant women who have just delivered a baby will usually notice an increase in their weight of perhaps somewhere around an additional 4 to 6 pounds.

Quit Smoking Increases The Weight Gain :

When a heavy smoker quits smoking altogether, he/she may notice a weight gain of 5 to 10 pounds. This is because smoking reduces appetite (because of the nicotine in cigarettes) and also increases the metabolic rate (although slightly) so that the body burns more calories. When you quit smoking, your eating may increase while your metabolism goes down - leading to unwanted weight gain.

Some Other Reasons :

There are a number of other reasons why one may gain weight but these are the major ones. The challenges of modern life, stress, depression, lack of exercise, physical inactivity and wrong choices of food are only some reasons why people gain weight. And being over weight is not good because it increases the chances of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, digestive system problems, low immunity towards diseases and even skin and eye diseases.Hence, it becomes necessary to eat healthily, live healthily and exercise properly for our own benefit.

How Can You Loss Your Weight Permanently

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permanent weight loss is simple once you learn how to do this.

Food is the number one culprit in weight gain [or loss] that makes it the number one tool that you need to learn how to use to your advantage.This may sound simple, so don't miss it:More than anything else, your food habits determine weight loss success or failure. You could run a marathon a day, and if you eat too much of the wrong foods, you'll still get fat! On the other hand, if you eat the right foods at the right time, you never have to go hungry while losing weight.
Here's how this works:
You do not go on a "diet." Diets have been proven not to work a million times over. Remember, the reason they don't work is no one can eat special diet foods, or count calories, points, carbs,portions- or whatever- for the rest of their lives.

The REALLY IMPORTANT PART :

Is making eating them part of your normal, everyday life. Meaning, you need to change your food habits from what you should eat, to what you want to eat. [We'll get to how to change the habits later.]Make no mistake, if you want to succeed at this in the fastest and easiest way possible, that's what has to happen. If you decide to eat the right foods only for now [that is only until you lose all the weight you want] what do you think is going to happen if you go back to eating the old foods that made you overweight in the first place?The "trick" is to know this can't happen by itself. You have to help make it happen. A pill isn't going to make it happen. A tea, herb, patch, or lotion isn't going to make it happen. You're going to make it happen.Remember step number one? You have to take a honest look at reality and be willing to do what works in the real world. And this is what works. You can try and fight this one, but all that's going to happen is you're going to make weight loss impossible- or so difficult that you give up.The fact is your body can't run right if you try to feed it food that comes from a factory. You can't fill it full of donuts, chips, soda, energy drinks,candy- whatever- and expect it to run right. It won't. It can't. It's impossible.
I repeat once more:
If you want to lose weight easily and quickly- don't attempt the impossible. Eating natural food is not impossible- it's just a new [and better] habit. And the more natural foods you eat, the simpler and easier weight loss will be. [And the better you will feel. And the sooner you will have your new body and new life.]This is where the "learning" how to lose weight comes in. Some people can say "I need to eat natural foods? Okay, no problem." Other people [like me] might have a hard time giving up some processed foods. [It doesn't help that the companies that want us to buy processed foods spend billions on advertising.]

How To Cut-Down The Sugar

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Its Help To Loss Weight:

If you’ve been eating sugar (in any of its forms) since childhood, it’s nearly impossible to stop eating it.
What you have to do is cut down your daily sugar intake by small amounts. For example, if you take a total of 5 cups of sugary drinks per day (tea, coffee, sodas etc), you could begin by moving that total down to, say 4 or even 3 cups. That way, you won’t feel the ‘pain’ of having to do without it and still be able to control yourself. After a couple of weeks, you can cut it down to just 2 cups.
Try to learn to take those drinks without sugar or perhaps try replacing them (or some of them) with herbal drinks that do not contain sugar. Just cut-down; you don’t need to cut them out completely. Really? Yes!
The goal is to make small changes that will bring in huge results and that’s how you have to proceed. We’re not cutting out everything. Rather, we’re cutting-out, or down, on only that small number of items that are responsible for generating a lot of fat in the body - or don’t give it a chance to burn body fat.

How The skin Behavior In Different virtual Ages

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At the age of Twenty:

Enjoy your skin now; in many ways, it’s at its very best. Since it still retains its teenage youthfulness and recoil, makeup is probably not necessary to improve the way it looks. All your face requires to look good is a confident smile. The few creases that appear when you do flash a grin vanish the moment you relax your face. Fortunately,the oil slicks and pimples that were caused mainly by puberty’s hormonal shifts have finally begun to abate—for most women, but not all.Here are some of the things you’ll notice about your skin if your are the age of twenty:

• Persistent pimples.

Acne usually begins to subside at this age,but growing numbers of people are still plagued by blemishes well into their twenties and beyond. Many of my adult patients find that the harsh acne products they depended on in adolescence are too drying and irritating now. Fortunately, we have many gentler alternatives.

• Sluggish cell turnover

The natural process of cell turnover begins to slow down very slightly, so dull, dead skin cells stick around for a little longer. This means that your complexion might lose a bit of its natural luster as you approach thirty.

Effects of sunburn

Damage from days spent on the beach starts manifesting itself during this decade. Nevertheless,
take heart: any brown spots, fine crinkles, and spidery blood vessels that do emerge are usually barely visible, and further injury is very preventable as long as you get serious about sun protection now.

At The Age Of Thirty:

Your complexion still looks youthful: your skin bounces back when you pinch it, and the surface is probably fairly smooth. As you move into your middle and late thirties, however, past sun damage truly begins to make its mark.Here are some of the things you’ll notice about your skin if your are the age of Thirty:

Brown spots.

At the age of thirty, Although the center of your face is still fairly free of brown spots, the sides show the first signs of pigmentation.The reason for this is that few people ever look directly at the sun,so the sides of the face receive more ultraviolet (UV) exposure.Furthermore, many people neglect the outer part of their cheeks when they apply sunscreen. You’d also be surprised at how much sun exposure happens while you’re driving: UVA light transmits right through window glass. Elsewhere on the face, small freckles become larger and more blotchy.

Luster loss.

At the age of thirty, Your skin’s natural glow and radiance continue to decrease as cell turnover slows down more dramatically.

Visible veins.

Tiny red veins appear around the edge of the nose and cheeks. At the same time, leg veins might make their first appearance, especially if you’ve had children.

Lines of time.

Fine crinkles start to emerge around the eyes.You might also notice two vertical frown lines between your eyebrows—many of my patients call these their “elevens,”because of their shape—and horizontal lines on the forehead that come from raising your eyebrows. All these lines are more noticeable when you’re tired, stressed, or dehydrated.

Not-so-cute dimples.

Cellulite might appear or become more noticeable, particularly on the back of your thighs and buttocks.

At The Age Of Forty:

At The Age Of Forty,your skin takes on an increasingly dull cast, especially in sun-exposed areas.When you are standing at the age of forty,you might notice the following happening to your skin.

More wrinkles.

Fine lines continue to emerge, and the overall texture of the skin appears less smooth. Crinkles around the eyes become more noticeable; frown lines between the brows and horizontal creases in the forehead become deeper. You might find it especially frustrating that people are asking you why you look angry when you’re perfectly happy.

Additional prevalent pigment.

Brown spots crop up in larger and larger numbers—not only on the sides of your face but also in the central part.

Loss of Mouth fat.

You might notice gradual volume loss, starting in your cheeks, especially during the later part of the decade. This is when you first start to notice that your skin is visibly less taut,especially around the mouth and along the jawline.

At The Age Of Fifty:

The skin is noticeably less radiant than it was a decade ago. Although you might feel as young and vibrant as ever, the hormonal changes associated with menopause, coupled with the ongoing effects of sun exposure from years past, mean that your complexion might look drier and more tired.

Sagging and fat accumulation.

As volume loss continues on the face, neck, and other parts of the body, sagging increases. That’s because fat redistributes itself as we age, showing up on different parts of the face and the body. Some of it disappears from the cheeks, causing them to look slightly hollow. At the same time, fat deposits under the eyes and under the chin cause eyelid puffiness and sagging of the neck. Let’s also not forget about the areas that are notorious for accumulating fat with age: the belly, the sides of the hips, and the buttocks.

More creases.

Forehead lines and crow’s feet become deeper and vertical lip lines might begin to form, especially if they run in your family, if you are or were a smoker, or if you’re prone to puckering.

skin tone.

Blotches and redness become even worse as you sail through your fifties. Even if they weren’t a problem before, individual red blood vessels can pop up around the nose,cheeks, and chin.

At The Age Of Sixty:

The skin looks less radiant and more blotchy than it was a decade ago. Along with these changes comes increased sagging at the corners of the mouth and along the jawline and the neck. All of this is especially disconcerting if you feel as youthful as you did twenty years ago. If you’re considering a face-lift or other skin-tightening procedures for the first time, be aware that doctors have a range of less invasive alternatives for those who are not ready to take the cosmetic surgery plunge.

Unsightly sagging.

Loose skin continues to be more visible on the face, especially along the jawline, on the neck, and throughout the entire body.

Deep lines.

Creases, wrinkles, and frown lines become progressively more etched into your face, especially between the eyebrows on the forehead, around the eyes and the mouth, and above the upper lip.

Fat accumulation.

Even if you’re an avid exerciser,you might not be able to stave off emerging “saddlebags” (increased fat on the sides of the hips) and belly fat as your skin tone decreases and areas of unwanted body fat accumulate.

At The Age Of Seventeen & Beyond:

This decade just brings more of the same. Nevertheless, just because you might be a grandmother doesn’t mean that you want to look like one. I still have vivid memories of an older woman who walked into my office and confided that her own grandchildren were too scared
to sit on her lap because of the big brown blotches and deep wrinkles on her face.
If your are in the age of seventies or higher, your skin might exhibit the following:

Additional wrinkles.

Sensing a pattern here? Creases are prominent on the brow, on the forehead, between the nose and the mouth on the cheeks, and especially above the upper lip. For those who have expressive faces or who have had lots of sun exposure over the years, the face becomes more and more wrinkly. Alas, the makeup you once wore to cover the brown spots and to mask small imperfections now accentuates them.

• Red veins.

Facial vessels appear or become more noticeable around the nose and on the cheeks, even if they weren’t a problem before.

Non-stoppable spots.

Uneven pigmentation usually becomes more noticeable as you move through your seventies, with darker, raised, and even blotchier spots.

Sagging skin.

The areas around the brows, cheeks, jawline, and neck continue to droop even more.

A Secret Tip How To lose Your Weight In A Hurry

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Using The Garlic And Papaya Tablets:

This is an absolute must when it’s necessary to get weight off in a hurry. Garlic and papaya tablets act together as a diuretic and can get up to six pounds off in a couple of days. Ask your pharmacist for the strongest strength available over-the-counter. Take two garlic tablets with two papaya tablets before breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Eat lightly on these days, staying away from carbs and salt. There are“star” caplets out there on the market with similar ingredients priced at $100 and up.You can buy garlic and papaya tablets in your local drugstore or health food store. They’re usually priced at under $5 each.Of course, being natural supplements, they’re not as risky as the chemical weight-loss products so widely sold. However, don’t take this increased dosage for more than two days.

Does An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away ?

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There are some health benefits of apples which is necessary to know for every human body.

It helps Diabetes patients:

The pectin in apples supplies galacturonic acid to the body which lowers the body's need for insulin and may help in the management of diabetes.

Liver Cancer Prevention:

Research found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 57 percent lower risk of liver cancer.

How To Help Bone Protection:

French researchers found that a flavanoid called phloridzin that is found only in apples may protect post-menopausal women from osteoporosis and may also increase bone density. Boron, another ingredient in apples, also strengthens bones.

Colon Cancer Prevention:

One study found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 43 percent lower risk of colon cancer. Other research shows that the pectin in apples reduces the risk of colon cancer and helps maintain a healthy digestive tract.

Breast Cancer Prevention:

A Cornell University study found that rats who ate one apple per day reduced their risk of breast cancer by 17 percent. Rats fed three apples per day reduced their risk by 39 percent and those fed six apples per day reduced their risk by 44 percent.

Lung Cancer Prevention:

According to a study of 10,000 people, those who ate the most apples had a 50 percent lower risk of developing lung cancer. Researchers believe this is due to the high levels of the flavonoids quercetin and naringin in apples.

Its Help Asthma Disease:

One recent study shows that children with asthma who drank apple juice on a daily basis suffered from less wheezing than children who drank apple juice only once per month. Another study showed that children born to women who eat a lot of apples during pregnancy have lower rates of asthma than children whose mothers ate few apples.

Alzheimer's Prevention:

A study on mice at Cornell University found that the quercetin in apples may protect brain cells from the kind of free radical damage that may lead to Alzheimer's disease.

Its Help In Weight Loss:

A Brazilian study found that women who ate three apples or pears per day lost more weight while dieting than women who did not eat fruit while dieting.

Some Methods For Highlighting Hair

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1. Stick to gold or amber streaks if you have dark blonde or brown hair, and gold or strawberry
streaks if you have auburn hair.
2. Don’t place highlights too close together. Allow about an inch between.
3. To brighten your complexion, add a few subtle highlights to your bangs and along the sides of
your face.
4. To make hair look thicker and fuller, brush highlights along the curves of your cut or on natural curls and waves.
5. To give the illusion of lighter hair, brush highlights throughout your hair, concentrating on your hairline,part and bangs.
6. Bobs and layered cuts are best suited to highlighting.
7. Condition regularly, but avoid hot-oil treatments.They tend to strip color.

Some Coloring Methods

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1:Women of color should stay close to their natural hair color to complement the skin’s tone.
Smiling raises your forehead, and your bangs might get cut too short.
2:. Women with pink complexions should avoid shades of red or golden blonde. Use ash tones to neutralize your coloring.
3:Starting at age forty, choose one shade lighter than your natural color.
4:If your complexion is creamy white, pick dark shades (brown, black or burgundy). They make
the skin look luminous.
5:Don’t cross your legs during cutting. It will make you sit unevenly, and one side of your hair may end up longer than the other.
6:Sallow complexions should stay away from yellow, gold or orange tones. Try deep reds and burgundies instead.
7:A vent brush will give your hair more volume.
8:. Don’t try to style soaking-wet hair. Get it 80 percent dry first.
9:Hold your head upside down while drying for extra lift.
10:Never wash hair with hot water.
11:Tease your hair with a toothbrush or baby comb.The small bristles will add a lot of volume to
small sections of hair.
12:Use a ponytail to create an instant face-lift.
13:Reactivate a style by spritzing with spring water.
14:. Always use a metal core brush to dry hair. The metal locks in heat to make hair dry faster, and tames and polishes hair by smoothing cuticles.

Different Natural Color Enhancers

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Natural Styling

Flat beer is a cheap but effective styling tool. Pour a small amount in a spray mister (available at florist shops, hardware stores, and beauty supply centers).Spritz on before setting hair. Don’t worry, the smell disappears when your hair dries. Beer will also give life to a tired perm or naturally curly hair that tends to droop. In this instance, you would spritz the beer on dry hair and scrunch the style into shape.My beautiful colleagues who are also devout environmentalists swear to me that the following works better than any hair spray:Dissolve a table spoon of sugar into a glass of hot water. Allow it to cool and use in a spray bottle.

Dark Hair

Brew an espresso or other strong coffee. Let it cool to lukewarm.Add to dry hair. Leave on 30 minutes.Then rinse thoroughly with tepid water.This will add sparkling highlights to black or dark brown hair.

Light Hair

Brew a cup of very strong chamomile tea. Let it cool to lukewarm. Spray or comb into dry hair. Leave on about 20 minutes. Shampoo and rinse.This will give a color lift to blonde and light brown hair.

Some Hair Rules

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1. The shorter your forehead, the longer your bangs should be. And they should start further back on your head.
2. Protect your hair, as well as your skin, from the sun. Use a sunscreen on hairline parts. Lip balm will also work since it contains a high SPF.
3. To completely remove residue from hair, combine equal amounts of baking soda and shampoo. Let set for five minutes.
4. Occasionally shampoo hair with mild dish washing detergent to get rid of product buildup.
5.Don’t smile when the hairdresser is cutting your bangs.

Tips

Take a strand test to make certain that you’re using the correct shampoo for your hair type.
Does it snap easily? Your hair is fine or oily.Is it hard to break? Your hair is coarse or dry.

How To Remove The Dandruff

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Vitamin E capsules or vitamin E oil rubbed into your scalp will take away those ugly flakes.
Aloe vera gel applied all over your head will work immediately. Let it set for about 5 minutes, shampoo and rinse.

A Unique Dandruff Shampoo

Mash 30 aspirin tablets. Add to any bottle of shampoo.No need to refrigerate.

Dry Cleaning

When shampooing is not an option, use either 2 tablespoons of cornstarch or 1 tablespoon of talcum powder and brush through the hair.

A Secret Tips

Any strong dandruff shampoo will work in an emergency to remove extra color from chemically treated hair.Use it in a pinch when you leave your solution on too long.

Four Main Hair Secrets

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Wet Hair Woes

Here’s a way to leave the house with damp hair
and style!
If hair is wet, run styling lotion or gel throughout. Spritz hair spray onto a brush and brush hair back, letting the sides curve down. Finish with more spray. Never go to bed with wet hair! No, I’m not kidding! What do mouthwash, fabric softener, and wine have to do with hair? They’re unconventional hair treatments that really work! Read on!
Red Wine
Neutralize the green color caused by chlorine by dabbing a little red wine onto the hair. Use it as a precaution before entering the pool. Use it before shampooing.
Mouthwash
Mix 1/4 cup mouthwash with 1 cup water. Apply to scalp as a cleanser. Use after shampooing.
DO NOT RINSE OUT
Fabric Softener
The best leave-in conditioner is none other than laundry room fabric softener. It’s very strong, so be sure to dilute it.

Suggestion:

1 cup water, 1/2 cup fabric softener. Experiment with different softener scents for your
own personal hair “signature.” Save $$$$$ over expensive hair products!

What Is The Main Cause Of Hair Loss

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There are enzymes in men and women who are genetically predisposed to hair loss (called 5-alpha reductase), that turn the hormone ‘testosterone’ into another hormone derivative, ‘dihydrotestosterone’ (DHT). When DHT is formed, it attaches itself to the hair follicles on the top of the head, causing them to continually shrink with every growth cycle. This causes the hair to gradually become thinner until the follicles finally become dysfunctional and the hair no longer grows.

Hair loss in women and men is also frequently caused by lack of intake of certain nutrients, amongst other physical and psychological factors such as hormonal problems or stress.

Keep Your Hair Healthy & Strengthen Using The Natural Methods:

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Here are some natural methods to keep your hair healthy, beautiful & strong forever

To Thicken Hair

Add a tablespoon of powdered gelatin to your shampoo.

Hair Shiners

1/4cup lemon juice added to 1/2cup water for light hair.
1/4cup vinegar added to 1/2 cup water for brunettes.Use as a final rinse.

Conditioner for Dry Hair

Mix 1 egg, 1 teaspoon honey, and 2 teaspoons olive oil. Apply to wet hair. Cover with a shower cap or layer of plastic wrap. Leave on for at least 30 minutes before shampooing out.

Nourishing Hair Pack

Here’s what to do with an overripe avocado:Mash it up, and blend through dry hair. Leave the
mixture on for 30 minutes. Shampoo thoroughly.

Damaged Hair Repair

Mash a ripe banana and mix with a few drops of almond oil. Massage over entire head. Leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

Yogurt Conditioner

Use plain yogurt as a conditioner/final rinse.Massage in after shampooing. Leave on 20 minutes.
Rinse with warm water.

Hot Oil Treatment

Mix 1 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup butter. Microwavefor one minute. Leave on 20 minutes. Shampoo.

Oily Hair Treatment

Add 1/4 cup aloe vera gel to 1/2 cup shampoo. Mix well and apply.

Dry Hair Treatment

Mix 1 tablespoon honey to 2 tablespoons shampoo.Shampoo as usual.

Egg Shampoo

Beat 2 eggs in a cup of warm water. Massage the mixture into wet hair. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes.Rinse in tepid water.
Caution: If you rinse in hot water, the eggs could scramble right in your hair and be impossible to get out!

Lather and Strengthen

Mix an egg into your regular shampoo.

Natural Baby Skin Care Products

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Here Are Two New Natural Baby Product Introduced:

1:Natural Body Wash
2:Light Baby Moisturizing Lotion

The Natural Body Wash is formulated with vitamins and luxurious fruit extracts loaded with antioxidants and unconditional love. Mom’s body wash naturally removes dead skin cells and impurities from the skin to allow newer, healthier skin to surface…leaving the skin feeling smooth, clean and refreshed. Its tear free and great for the whole family.

The light moisturizing lotion is made from the purest natural oils and vitamin rich plant extracts to protect and nurture your baby’s skin – and your skin as well. Essential oils offer a pleasant natural scent of Rosemary, Lavender, and Chamomile.

Hair Is An Important Element Of Looking Beautiful

2010-02-24T11:03:00.000-08:00

So what do you want from your hair? You probably want it to behave.You want it to have volume.You want it to shine.That’s just how you decide what you need in a hair product. The number one question I’m asked when it comes to hair:“Is there a difference between expensive hair salon products and drugstore items?”After all these years of research,I still find that there are no immediate answers.I have tried them all(and have the split ends to prove it), yet have not come up with anything that beats the natural-based formulas.Because everyone’s hair is unique, it is necessary to experiment a bit.The key is to purchase the smallest size available (travel sizes are ideal),and see what works.We’ve all seen the big sales and ripped out the coupons.What good is a big vat of that product going to be if it makes your hair look like a miniature haystack?Here’s all you’ll need for beautiful hair.And I pray that you never again overspend, buy a useless product,or have a “bad hair day.”

Stylist You Like and Trust:

Ask a friend or even a stranger on the street whose hair you admire.Pay a little extra to book the salon’s master stylist.This is a stylist who has extra training and probably teaches or lectures.If you are done in less than 30 minutes, move on.That’s not enough time, and they’re not customizing to your needs.Enter the salon with a specific game plan (take a picture along if you need to, but try to be realistic).

Right Shampoo You Need To Use

There are very specific shampoos on the market today to help you make your hair be the best it can be.Occasionally add a couple of caplets of vitamin E to your inexpensive shampoo for extra nourishment.There are very good shampoos that perform more than one task.Use inexpensive brands to strip off extra mousse,gels, etc., at least once a week.

Six Stages of Cellulite

2010-02-24T10:52:00.000-08:00

Do you have it? How bad is it? Cellulite does have a
way of progressing like a bad fungus.
Test
Cellulite can be diagnosed by using the skin pinchand-roll technique. Gently take a large fold of normal skin and rub it between your thumb and forefinger.The skin should appear smooth.
Now repeat this test on areas where you think you have cellulite.You may have cellulite in the following stages:
Stage 1
The skin will show no visible signs, but bruises and cuts may be slow to heal in this area.
Stage 2
Looking closely at the skin, you’ll see broken veins and skin discoloration. Bruises will appear after a small hit.When pinched, the skin will feel thicker and slightly tender with slight ripples.
Stage 3
Even without pinching the skin, you’ll see evidence of an orange-peel appearance.
Stage 4
The skin will appear puckered, and is cold to the touch. Broken veins will be present, and bruising can occur spontaneously.
Stage 5
Not only will you feel cold areas, but hot areas will also be evident.
Stage 6
Large lumps of fat are honeycombed in fibers, distorting the appearance of the cellulite area.

Sharing Beauty Treatments

2010-02-24T10:33:00.000-08:00

Sharing Beauty Treatments With Some Friends:

For years models have been sneaking into feed supply stores and equestrian shops for Bag Balm and Hoof Maker. Now these beneficial products are being sold in drugstores and mass merchandisers everywhere.Hoof Maker is as it sounds, a hoof conditioner for horses. However, it softens cuticles, heels, and other rough spots. Horse trainers came upon this terrific product by seeing their own positive results. It seems that their nails and cuticles were stronger, longer and more resilient.Bag Balm is an emollient used to soothe those poor cow’s udders that take such a licking in those milking machines. This stuff (it’s very inexpensive) is wonderful on chapped lips and as extra protection during cold weather on hands and face. It’s a must for skiers.Kalaya Oil is one of the oddest moisturizers ever to hit the cosmetic market. It is derived from the “fat back” of the rare Australian bird, the emu.This moisturizer lessens the signs of aging by trapping moisture in the skin.

Know-How About Moisturize:

1. Don’t over-moisturize. Use cream on specific areas.You may not need it all over your face. The
cheeks and forehead tend to be drier than the chin.
2. Choose the right formula for your skin type.More than half of all women misdiagnose their skin type,believing it to be very oily or very dry. It’s highlyunusual for a woman’s skin to be either. If moisturizer is too heavy, the result is clogged pores.Moisturizing techniques need to be changed as the seasons change.
3. Get more from your moisturizer by circulating the skin. Gently tap the face by pretending your face is a piano, and you’re “playing” it.
4. Any moisturizer can be stretched by first applying a film of natural vegetable oil as a base.
5.Wait until a moisturizer is completely absorbed before applying foundation. However, if a foundation is a bit dry, moisturizer can loosen it up a bit.The foundation will go on more smoothly.

Cellulit:
We now know that diet works and thigh creams don’t when it comes to cellulite. So what else can
we do besides just staring at it? Here are some simple steps:

1. Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables (preferably raw).
2. Keep away from processed foods.
3. Drink lots of water to rid cells of toxins.
4. Stay away from carbonated beverages (even lowcalorie).
5. Avoid alcohol, which negatively affects the liver, the body’s main detoxifier and filter.
6. Try to walk or jog at least three times a week for 30 to 45 minutes.
7. Scrub the skin with a bristle brush or loofah.Brush in slow sweeps, always toward the heart.
There are gloves and mitts available to do this, but they’re not necessary. Try to do this at least five minutes a day.
8. Copy the expensive herbal wraps offered by top spas. Mix 1 cup of corn oil with 1/2 cup of
grapefruit juice and 2 teaspoons dried thyme.Massage into hip, thigh, and buttock areas. Cover
with plastic wrap to lock in body heat. For extra results, lay a heating pad over each area for about five minutes.

Beauty Tips from the Kitchen

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Wheat Germ Oil
Available in health food stores and some supermarkets, wheat germ oil is effective in keeping the skin elastic and preventing and treating stretch marks. Pregnant women should definitely use it in the tummy and breast areas.
Clove Oil Cleanser
Combine equal amounts of clove oil (a natural astringent), chamomile (to maintain skin pigment),
and eucalyptus (decongests the skin). Massage gently into the skin by making a circular motion with the tips of your fingers, and rinse.
Crisco
Right from the can, Crisco is a big secret among beautiful women. Use it to remove makeup and as a highly effective moisturizer. Hospitals even use it to treat psoriasis and eczema. They are known to disguise it as cream “C.”
Sweet Almond Oil
Available in supermarkets, almond oil is ideal for removing makeup, helping eyelashes grow, and as a moisturizer for extremely dry skin. It also soothes sunburned skin.
Bathing
Add some baking soda to your bath (about half a box). It will soothe itching skin, irritation, and sunburn. Use Epsom salts (about one-half pound) to relax muscles and relieve swelling.
Try some instant oatmeal (or grind any other to a powder) in the tub to get rid of sunburn.
Apple cider vinegar in the bath will invigorate the body and fight fatigue.
Adding a spoonful of honey is said to help insomnia.
Combine a cup of instant milk powder with 3 drops of almond oil. Soak for at least 15 minutes, then using a coarse wash cloth or loofah, rub vigorously to exfoliate (remove) dead skin. Your skin will Absolutely glow and shine!
Should you start to feel a cold coming on, take a teaspoon of mustard powder and add it to a hot bath. You just might fight off the cold.
Orange slices in the bath are uplifting and beat any aromatherapy available today.
Through the ages red wine has been used as a beauty treatment. Since it is a tannic acid, many beauties use it as an acid-based toner.

The Types of Face Masks

2010-02-24T00:11:00.000-08:00

The Types of Face Masks

Tomato Mask

For oily skin,mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm (not hot) water.

Milk of Magnesia
Oil-Absorbing Mask

Apply it straight from the bottle. Let it dry for about five to ten minutes. Rinse off with warm water.Gently pat face dry with fluffy towel.

Ultimate Cleansing Mask

In a blender or food processor, grind 1 cup of oatmeal to a powder. Add 3 drops of almond oil, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1 egg white. Continue to blend together, and apply. Rinse off after 20 minutes.

Peach and Brandy

Mash up a peach (use ripe, canned, or frozen) and mix in a tablespoon of brandy. Leave it on for 20 minutes, and rinse off.

Banana Mask

Mash up a very ripe banana. Add just enough honey to make a soft pulp.Apply over face and hair.This is such a great firming mask that aging movie stars have been known to put it in the cups of their bras to make their breasts “perky.” Just make sure that you don’t add too much honey, and that you use a sturdy bra. I recently did a TV show where I attempted to use a lacy bra. Needless to say, it was a little messy!

Honey Mask

Apply pure honey (straight from the bottle) to your face and neck. Allow it to set until dry (about 15 minutes). Rinse with very warm water.

Pepto-Bismol

This is a face mask particularly suited for those with sensitive skin. In the same way that this product coats the stomach, it gently caresses the face. Apply it straight from the bottle with a cotton swab. Allow it to dry and rinse with cool water. It’s as refreshing as a cool summer breeze.

Some more Secret Tips:

To Revitalize and Nourish the Skin

Soak whole dried beans or lentils (fresh are best) overnight. Mash and add a small amount of honey.Apply over face and neck. Leave it on for about 5 minutes and rinse with tepid water.

Tone Up Tired Skin

Make up a smooth pulp of crushed cucumbers, and gently pat all over face and neck. Pull up your hair and apply a little bit behind the ears and behind the neck.This facial is absolutely fabulous for oily skin and clogged pores. Mix 1/4 cup vodka with the juice of one fresh lemon. Dab it on the face, neck, and chest area with a cotton swab. It’s not necessary to rinse off.Let the air evaporate it. The less rubbing that you do to the face the better.

How can you keep your skin beautiful and fresh forever

2010-02-22T23:47:00.000-08:00

You can keep your skin beautiful and fresh forever using the following skin care treatments.

Water

Water is the number one beauty treatment favored
by women of every age. You cannot create beauty
without beginning with a clean, clear palette.
Forget the very expensive imported waters. If you
don’t drink at least eight to ten glasses a day, you
are depriving yourself of the best beauty treatment
on earth.
Japanese women spend twice as much time and
money on their skin than any other women in the
world.

The Sun Is Your Skin’s Enemy

You should always make sun protection a priority.
Use a sunscreen formulated for your skin along with
your moisturizer. Much of the evidence of
aging rough skin, wrinkles, age spots, etc.
are really the result of too much sun. Always apply
lots of it not only to your face, but slather it on the
neck, hands, and hairline.

Stop Over Cleansing

The first rule of beautiful skin is to stop overcleansing
it. This is an unnecessary habit, especially true
of women in this country. Unless you’ve been up all
night digging ditches (you poor dear!), your face is
not dirty.Your morning routine should be nothing
more than reactivating last night’s moisturizer with
a splash of warm water or milk.Why milk? Milk is
a lactic acid and will allow your face to receive a
natural acid treatment.
Please be aware that many of the acids on the
market today are synthetic acids that have caused
problems with some women. There have been
reports of everything from sensitivity rashes to permanent
scarring. Be careful of the chemical acids
you use, and when you can, substitute nature’s acids
in your cleansing routine. In addition to milk, consider
these natural acids

1. Pineapple juice
2. Lemon juice
3.Tomatoes
4. Most citrus fruits

Toning An Important One

Toning is your second step, and an important one.
The purpose of using a toner is to remove residue
soap, moisturizer, and oil.You can spend a lot for a
toner (up to $20 and more at some cosmetic counters),
or you can do what many famous models do.
Carry around lemons.They are refreshing and more
effective than those silly toners that contain only a
little lemon but lots of chemicals.
Other inexpensive alternatives:
1. Rose water
2.Witch hazel
3. Hydrogen peroxide
4. Or try the following refreshing tea tonic: Mix 2
teaspoons of green or chamomile tea with 1/2 cup
water. Saturate a cotton ball, and apply all over the
face.Allow it to remain on the skin until it evaporates.

Moisturizing

you can happy to pass on one of the most important
ways to save money. It is not necessary to spend a lot
on a moisturizer. Good basic moisturizers can be
found in any drugstore. Just learn to read the labels,
and look for these low-cost ingredients.
Lipids
Listed as ceramides, cerebrosides, or sphingo lipids.
Essential fatty acids
Listed as sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, and primrose oil.
Sunscreen
Now available in many moisturizers as a step-saver
A Secret Tip:
Don’t buy a vitamin E, A, or C
enhanced moisturizer. Go to your
local pharmacy, and purchase these vitamins in
capsule form. Get as much potency as is available.
Prick open the capsule, and add it to your
moisturizer. You’ll get all the benefits of the
expensive cosmetic creams without the extra
chemicals or expense.

Add Water

You’ll find most moisturizers more effective when
applied to damp skin. It forms a thin film that will
trap moisture in the skin. Evening is the most
important time to take care of your skin.The sleeping
hours are when your face is away from makeup,
dirt, pollution, etc., and is free to rejuvenate.Your
evening regime is also effective and useful in destressing
your entire psyche to prepare you for the
best treatment of all: beauty sleep.
Just follow these steps:

1. Cleanse
Make it easy on yourself, your skin, and your
purse by using just one product to remove both
makeup and dirt. If your skin is dry, use a lotion or
cream-based product that leaves behind emollients
(it will feel like a light film on your face). If your
skin is “normal to oily,” use a gel cleanser or a very
mild facial soap. Even though your skin may be very
oily, be sure to use a gentle soap like Neutrogena or
Dove. Never use a deodorant soap on your face or
neck. If your skin is particularly sensitive, don’t even
use it on your body!
2. Exfoliate
I cannot overstate the need for this step.What is exfoliating?
It is very much like peeling an onion or removing
tiles off a roof. Exfoliating is necessary to get blood
flowing into the face, as well as to remove.
3. Masks
My favorite face mask is the result of my most memorable
investigative reporting story. I had been
informed that those very expensive spas that charge
hundreds of dollars for “herbal wraps” were using
mud. Now the inside “scoop” is that these “chichi”
places were not using some exotic mud from the
Dead Sea, but a formula created from kitty litter.
Okay, we’ve all heard of clay masks. Clay is perfect
for detoxifying the skin.What I discovered is that
these so-called “mud” or “clay” treatments used by
some salons is nothing more than kitty litter. The
catch is that the bag must be marked “100 Percent
Natural Clay.” It cannot contain any chemicals, additives,
or clumping materials. The good news is that
this type of kitty litter is generally the least expensive.

Here’s what to use?

Take a packet of sugar (raw sugar works the
best), add a couple of drops of olive oil to
make it easier to spread, and gently rub it into
the creases of your face.
Open a packet of instant oatmeal and mix it
with water to create a paste. Rub this mixture
into your face, and rinse off the residue. I
would suggest that you use instant oatmeal on
your face, and the traditional old-fashioned
oatmeal to exfoliate the entire body.
Rub sea salt (available in health food stores) all
over both your body and face. You’ll love its
invigorating effects.

How to use it?

Take about a tablespoon of the dried clay and reconstitute
it with a small amount of water. Mud is mud
is mud! I don’t care if it comes from the great Springs
of Italy (and if it does, you’ll spend about $60 a jar)
or from your local grocery store. At less than $2 a
bag, detoxify your entire body with it. I have worked
with the most fabulous celebrities who swear by my
kitty litter facial, including top makeup artists.
Although they love this facial, they know that their
clients may be a little reticent to try such an
unorthodox facial. So they pour the kitty litter into
an attractive container. You might want to do the
same at your house to avoid strange looks. Potpourri
jars make delightful hideouts for your new find.
I have demonstrated this several times on nationalTV
shows with people from the audience, and not one
person has ever told me that it felt anything but
absolutely refreshing. It actually possesses a kind of
pleasant, minty feel. Minerals in the mud also benefit
the skin.
Please don’t try to dig up the mud from your yard.
Real mud is dirty and contains organisms that harbor
diseases.

2 Killer Moves for a Flat Tummy

2010-02-19T00:24:00.000-08:00

A toned stomach is like an amazing Chanel bag. It looks good, feels great and takes a ton of work to get it. Some of us were born with it, and some of us spend our whole lives vying for it. Plus, it's sexy.

We can't give you tips on buying a Chanel bag (other than save, save save!) but we can tell you the killer moves to get your stomach into shape. Just keep in mind that these exercises alone won't do it. Click here for fat-burning cardio ideas and metabolism-boosters.

"A toned core will help your body age well in the decades to come, so it's crucial to build a strong one early on," says Valerie Orsoni, founder of LeBootCamp.com. "Also," adds Geralyn Coopersmith, senior national manager at Equinox Fitness Training Institute, "developing a fit core early in life sets you up for amazing posture and a pain-free lower back." (See: 4 Weeks to a Better Body)

Feeding Your Baby

2010-02-18T00:10:00.000-08:00

Feeding Your Baby

Are your kids picky about eating fruits and vegetables? Learn to make food interesting and enjoyable for your child and the rest of the family.

How to Know When Your Baby Is Hungry?

by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., author of Feeding: The Brazelton Way

In the first weeks, most of his crying is likely to be saying he is hungry. If he's been changed, does not soothe with gentle rocking and singing, and is not crying piercingly (a cry of pain), he's probably ready for a feeding.
If he's not been fed for an hour or more, it may be time to feed again. After a few weeks, he'll be able to take in more at each feeding and stretch out the time he can go before he's hungry again.
When a baby is ready to feed, he'll often lift and bob his head, open his mouth, and even smack his lips, and he'll try to suck on whatever comes his way.

How to Know When Your Baby Has Had Enough?

by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., author of Feeding: The Brazelton Way

If you are bottle-feeding your baby, you'll be able to measure the amount he takes in at each feeding. Your baby should be waking up often enough for at least six feedings a day. If not, you'll need to rouse him.
If you are breastfeeding, you may need to go by other signs. To start with, your baby should soon be able to empty the first breast you offer, and often even the second.
A baby who settles contentedly after nursing has likely had enough.
A baby who frequently wets and soils diapers (at least six wet diapers each day, and for bottle-fed babies, at least a few soft, mushy, yellowish stools) is also probably a well-fed baby. Breastfed babies often go for a day or two between stools, and sometimes more, especially after the first few weeks.
Your baby's pediatrician will monitor your baby's growth by checking his weight, height, and head circumference. Although your baby may lose a little weight in the first week, he should catch up and make good progress thereafter.

Feeding a Quiet Child
by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., author of Feeding: The Brazelton Way

A quiet, sensitive child may be on a different track from her peers. She may comply with being fed and continue to be compliant even during the usual times of conflict. For example, unlike other children her age, she may allow herself to be fed into the second year, apparently content to be a passive recipient. Then, all of a sudden, refusal! No longer will she put up with being fed. Passive resistance may be her response.

Her refusal to be fed is a warning to her parents to pull back and let her try feeding herself. Since she has not had experience with finger feeding or with utensils, her first attempts to feed herself may be clumsy. A big mess at every meal—food on her face, her clothes, the table, the floor, everywhere—will be the inescapable price for her earlier compliance.

Parents may even be thankful for the slobbery mess when it comes—a welcome relief from the initial food refusal of this phase of self-assertion! Patience with such a child will be the saving grace. Let her learn how to take over the job of feeding. Offer her only two bits at a time of an attractive finger food for each meal. Then ignore her struggle and leave it to her. Keep her company, but don't cajole during meals. If and when she downs the two bits, offer her two more at a time, until she starts smooshing them or launching them over the edge of her high chair. This means it's time to stop—until the next meal. Don't let her "graze" between meals. And for now, don't worry about a well-rounded diet. Remember that this previously compliant child is quickly learning the skills of self-feeding. It might have taken her several months longer to learn had she been less passive and started in with her attempts to take over her own feeding earlier. Be patient and follow her lead.

Feeding an Active Child

by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., author of Feeding: The Brazelton Way

At the other end of the temperament spectrum is the active, constantly moving, curious-about-everything child. She is far more interested in sights, sounds, and rushing around than in food. A parent whose motive is to see that the child is well fed is bound to feel frustrated, even desperate. "Sit down in your seat," a worried parent will beg as the child climbs out of her high chair to hang teetering on the edge. The child looks up coyly, holding out one hand for a "cookie." Anything she can eat will do as long as at the same time she can clamber around the house, up and over furniture and into drawers to pull out clean clothes with grubby fingers.

Many parents of active children have asked me: "Should I feed her on the run ? She'll never eat enough sitting down. She barely sits before she's gone. I wait until she's hungry, but she never is. I feel like I need to give her bits of food all through the day so that she'll get enough. What should I do?"

My advice has been:

Keep mealtimes a sacred time for the family to be together. Don't let the phone or other interruptions interfere.
When your child loses interest in sitting at the table—that's it. Put her down and let her know her meal is over. No grazing between meals. No more food until the next meal.
Make meals a fun time to be together—at least as much as is possible with a squirming, food-throwing toddler. Make meals as companionable as possible—you eat when she does. But if she doesn't, eat your own meal and let her know that you can chat and be together if she stays at the table. If she squirms to leave, put her down. But she'll have to wait for your attention until you're done. Eventually she'll learn to model on you.
No television at the table or promises of special sweet desserts to get her to sit and eat.
Be sure you let her feed herself. Never say, "Just one more bite." If you do, you'll be setting yourself up for testing.
Don't go to special trouble to cook her a special or exciting meal—your disappointment is likely to outweigh the benefits. Instead, let your child know that "this is what we're having for dinner tonight." If she doesn't want it, she'll have to see if she likes the next meal any better.
Let her help with meals as soon as she is old enough to do even the smallest task, such as setting the table (start with the napkins only!), cleaning it with a sponge, and so on.
Have your child's pediatrician check her weight and growth, and ask her for supplements if necessary.
Above all, don't set meals up as a struggle or her high chair as a prison to keep her in.

Feeding at 4 Months

by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., author of Feeding: The Brazelton Way

Feedings should be more predictable now. Nearly all babies will have settled into a rhythm of 3-4 hours between feedings. Each feeding now is more likely to last for a predictable amount of time. A bottle feeding may take 10 to 15 minutes plus bubbling time. A breastfeeding can last 20 minutes, and sometimes more—with burping and bubbling. Quiet talking and gentle play, so rewarding, may add a little more time. The baby takes in half of his feeding in the first 2 minutes, and 80-90 percent in the first 4 minutes. If he falls asleep after that, he's probably had enough. But if he wants to nurse for longer, and if his mother wants him to, this can be a delicious time for closeness. The baby certainly won't be overfed with these longer feedings.

It has always seemed to me that a parent who takes a few minutes in the beginning to talk and hug and alert the baby, to calm him down if he's frantic, will have a more rewarding, smoother feed.

You probably know your baby's cries by now. The intense, end-of-the-day fussing should be over by now. An alert period of smiling and interacting may have replaced it. By now parents will feel more confident about knowing their baby and what to expect with each cry. Hunger cries are like no others, and you and your baby both know them.

A number of questions will linger in parents' minds during this period:

Q: Will I spoil him if I feed him every time he cries?
A: I don't believe that a baby this young can be spoiled. But be sure you recognize his ways of telling you about his other needs. He will tell you several different things by his cries. Not all cries are hunger cries. There are different reasons for them, such as boredom and the need to play, or fatigue, and the need to be put down to sleep. Each of these needs, and others, are expressed with different cries. Look for them, and you will feel more in touch with him.

Q: He seems to want to eat so often. What can I do to hold him off?
A: This is the age when you can begin to respect your baby's newly developing abilities. When you go to him in less than 3 hours, try to substitute play for your feeding for awhile. He is probably ready for some play on his own. Hang a few colored objects (e.g., plastic spoons) over his crib, so he can look at them as they twinkle in the light. These should be removed when the baby can successfully reach, and they should be fastened securely enough that he or an older sibling can't pull them down. Prop him at a 30 degree angle so he can look at them and listen to them. You may be surprised to see that, with the chance to watch, listen, and try to reach, he'll become intrigued.

He will discover that he can play by himself, handling his boredom and enjoying his waking time between feedings. This certainly will help you—and think what it may mean to him to sense that he can take care of some of his own needs. Then you can both gratefully enjoy the reward of a feeding at the 4-hour mark. You have both worked for it!

Q: Why does he wake up to feed every 4 hours at night?
A: The 4-hour sleep cycle at night is a normal one. Actually, you may be lucky. At least your child sleeps for 4-hour stretches at night instead of waking more often or staying awake at night and sleeping during the day. But this is a good time to begin to push him to learn how to sleep longer at night. As his brain begins to mature, he may be ready to go longer at night.

Continuing to pick up and feed him every few hours could lead to sleep troubles. Feedings every 4 hours at night may not be the answer now. Learning to get himself to sleep may be.

I have found that when a baby has begun to learn how to get himself back down, interrupting the 4-hour cycle can help break it. Wake him at 10:00 or 11:00 P.M. before he wakes himself. Feed him an extra feeding then, without play or exciting interactions. Put him down before he's asleep, leaving him to get himself back down to sleep. The extra feeding can break the every-four-hour cycle, and it may help him learn to get himself to sleep and to sleep longer at night. It has worked to push many of my patients toward an 8-hour sleep at night. Feedings may help, but they won't contribute to the real job of "learning how to sleep."

Healthy Eating

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Tips for a Healthy Diet and Better Nutrition

Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible – all which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and incorporating them in a way that works for you.

Choose the types of foods that improve your health and avoid the types of foods that raise your risk for such illnesses as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Expand your range of healthy choices to include a wide variety of delicious foods. Learn to use guidelines and tips for creating and maintaining a satisfying, healthy diet.