Thursday, January 31, 2013

7 easy tips to increase hair volume naturally


7 easy tips to increase hair volume naturally

Did you know it is very common and normal to lose up to 100 strands a day. So don't be tense if it is happening with you too especially during weather change. "Just relax" is the mantra and key for good health. Follow below tips regularly to reduce hair fall. These tips are effective only when used regularly for 2-3 weeks.


Massaging:

Use warm oil to massage hair and scalp. It increases blood circulation thereby making roots healthy. Always keep scalp and hair clean. Shampoo whenever hair or scalp is oily but not too often.

Balanced diet is must:
Include necessary Vitamins and minerals such as vitamins B, C, and F, zinc, iron and copper in your diet. They promote hair growth.

Conditioning:
Conditioning hair with good conditioner after shampoo use is must. Its use makes hair more manageable and much easier to untangle.
How to Get Soft HairThere's no need to brush your hair 100 strokes every night. Whether your preferred hairstyles are waves or curls, a little care can create soft, shiny hair for guys or gals.

Aloe Vera:
It can work wonders if used judiciously. Apply Aloe Vera gel directly to scalp and let it stay for one hour. Then use shampoo to rinse it. Regular use will definitely reduce hair fall.

Chemicals Use; Strict No:
Its use besides making hair dull and dry makes hair fragile and more prone to hair loss by weakening roots. Avoid unnecessary perming , straightening, coloring.

Amla; Indian Gooseberry:
Include at least one Amla in your diet. Lesser processed better it is. For best results eat one amla empty stomach early morning.

Exercise and Yoga:
Include yoga in your daily regimen. It is very necessary to include yoga or exercise because lack of oxygen or blood flow to scalp contributes to hair loss.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

How to lose belly fat with yoga



Straight Leg Lift 
Lie down straight on your back, on a yoga mat. Place a thin book or other block between your inner thighs. Now, slowly, bring your legs straight up, with the feet pointing toward the ceiling, and without the knees bending. Keeping the back pressed to the ground, maintain this position for a few seconds, before bringing the legs down without bending. Repeat.

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Locust Pose 
Lie down flat on your yoga mat, with your face facing down. Stretch out your legs and arms as far wide as possible. Keeping both arms and legs absolutely straight, lift the head, arms, chest and legs all at the same time. Maintain this position for a few seconds before slowly lowering all parts simultaneously. Repeat.
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Bridge Pose 
This pose is very helpful in burning the belly fat as well as building the muscles of the abdomen. Lie flat on your back on your yoga mat. Bend the knees and keep your feet apart from each other. Your arms should be straight by the side of your body. Now lift your torso off the ground, leaving your head, arms and feet planted right where they are. Maintain the position for a few seconds, before gradually lowering the body back on the mat. Repeat.

Lose belly fat with yoga

Modified Wheel 
Another tremendous yoga posture, this one is great for reducing belly fat too. Lie flat on your back on your yoga mat. Bend the knees and keep the feet a little apart from each other. Keep your feet and palms flat on the ground. Now lift your hips and torso up towards the ceiling. Maintain the position for a few seconds. Gently lower the body back to the ground. Repeat. Regular practice of some or all of the above positions s bound to flex our abs muscles and burn the extra flab around the belly.
Lose belly fat with yoga






Tuesday, January 8, 2013

5 shocking things we eat every day



  • RICE IS NOT THAT BAD AT ALL. My father and mother eat rice every day. FATHER IS 87 AND MOTHER IS 77 and STILL STRONG. My grandparents lived more than 90 years after eating rice. They do not have heart problem, sugar or BP. Those who eat fumigated rice will have problem. One should eat brown rice but not the white rice. People are interested in fast food for convenience and that leads to health problem. Among fruits, APPLE IS PROJECTED AS THE BEST. It is not the best fruit. The mangoes, jack-fruit and gross-berry are much better than the so called apple. Its benefits can be seen in the net.

    1. Arsenic Many of us view rice as a pretty safe, healthy food; however, studies have suggested that it may also contain unsafe levels of the toxic substance arsenic. One study has suggested that one in five packs of American long-grain rice contain potentially harmful levels of the toxic substance, while others have reported concern for the levels of arsenic in rice milk and baby rice. In fact, according to tests by Consumer Reports, those who ate rice had 44 per cent greater levels of arsenic in their bodies than those who had not. While there is relatively little risk of the odd bowl of rice causing any long lasting harm, the popular grain may be best enjoyed in moderation if reports are to be believed.

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    2. Insects 
    Most of us wouldn’t class insects as a component of our diets; however, you may be eating more of them than you think, as well as your fair share of rodent hair over the years. Surprisingly, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows for “natural defects” in food by permitting a certain amount of bugs and rodent hair to be present in food products. For example, chocolate products may contain an average of 60 insect fragments and one rodent hair per 100g, while citrus fruit juice can contain one maggot per 250ml.


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    3. Lead 
    Ladies, how often have you applied your lipstick in the morning only to find your glossy pout has faded within a matter of hours? While some of your makeup will inevitably smear off on objects throughout the day, apparently the average woman also eats a whopping four to nine pounds of lipstick in her lifetime! As a 2004 study revealed that up to 28 per cent of lipsticks contain chemicals that can cause cancer and a 2007 study by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found that more than 50 per cent of lipstick brands contained lead, this may be bad news for our health. To cut down your consumption of lead and look after your health, try switching to natural, organic brands of lipstick.


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    4. Wood
    From cooking utensils to tables and chairs, wood is an essential ingredient of many of our must-have items. However, did you know it is also a component of a large amount of the foods we eat? Cellulose (wood pulp) is increasingly added to processed foods to thicken foods, add texture and replace more expensive ingredients like flour and oil. While there are no reported health problems associated with consuming cellulose, it may come as a surprise to many that they are regularly splashing their cash on food products bulked out with wood.


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    5. 48 teaspoons of sugar 
    While many of us make a conscious effort to limit the amount of sugar in our diets, research has shown that even if you steer clear of obvious sources of sugar such as desserts and chocolate, you may still be eating well over the recommended maximum sugar intake. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, food companies have been increasing the sugar content of processed foods to make them more appetising, meaning that many are unaware of just how much they are eating. The study showed that some of us are unknowingly eating up to 46 teaspoons a day, increasing risk of health conditions including heart disease.