Complaining habit and choosing the right company

Do check out these two articles on personal growth and development.

Complaining and whining over trifles is an exasperating habit. Moaners and grumblers are always frowned upon by people. However, this write-up from Phil for Humanity will make you to ‘see’ the ‘complaining habit’ in a new light.

If you are not in the habit of complaining, give it a try. See how much stress is removed from your shoulders. I recommend that you try complaining to yourself, your best friend, or your spouse. First, try just complaining about traffic or the weather, but try staying in a positive attitude. Instead of saying “the weather is awful”, try saying “I hope the weather improves.” You will quickly find that just talking about it makes it less depressing.
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The kind of people that one associates with, the type of crowd one moves in and the way one spends one’s leisure time, plays an important role in shaping one’s life, career, future, and destiny. The article Choose To Be Around People Who Make You Think by Travis Wright will make you ponder over the same.

Choose to be around smart people… people who you learn something from when you are around. Embrace their knowledge and grow. Find new people who can help you enrich your life. In turn, you will gather new found skills and knowledge that will help you enrich others lives. Its a win-win situation.Read more…

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Carnival of Natural Health
Do visit the Carnival of Natural Health - January 1, 2007 at Medicinal Herbs.

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Skin care in the 50’s

Though you can no longer rely on nature to keep your skin crease free and soft, all the care and pampering, that you had splurged in, during your earlier years will make you feel that beauty grows with age. You face will have a matured, contented and serene look.

However menopause, falling oestrogen levels, slowing down of body’s metabolism takes its toll on the skin – there is a loss of tone on the skin and it begins to sag, which leads to further loss of color on the face and lips. So this is the time when a pro-active skin-care routine can make a big difference to a woman.

There are no quick fixes at this stage of your life as at this age beauty comes from taking care of yourself, eating healthy food, drinking lots of water, and regular exercise. Now using the best skin-care products and a good moisturizer to maintain the moisture of your skin is most important. The failure to moisturize skin properly during menopause makes the skin even drier. A sunscreen based moisturizer during the day and an AHA cream based moisturizer for the evenings are recommended.

Continue with the regular skin care regimen of your 30s and 40s in your 50s also. But you need to pay more attention to the neck, as the wrinkles on the neck will show your age easily. While massaging your face, take care to massage your neck also. Moisturize your neck properly. Also go through the posts, Skin care at night, Skin care during daytime and Home Facials.

A regular care of the hair is also most important. Continue with the hair care routine of your 40s. If you wish to cover your gray, use dyes or hair-colors of reputed companies. Be regular to your hair-color routine, otherwise, silvery strands peeping out of your mane will be a cause of embarrassment for you.

Nutritious food and regular hair-care is the key to a “beautiful you” at 50.
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See also: Skin care in the 20s/ Beauty for teenagers

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Nourishing and Moisturizing Mask

The main purpose of these masks is to moisturize and nourish the skin. Almost the direct opposite of cleansing masks, these masks never dry completely on the skin. They are rich, soft and creamy and are meant to saturate your skin with moisture. These masks can safely be used twice a week and are particularly useful for mature, dry to wrinkled skin. They give a refreshing and luxurious feeling.

Oatmeal makes a good moisturizing pack. Oatmeal is very close to the earth because it is made from one of our basic food ingredients-oats. Besides being a staple food, oatmeal has marvelous properties as a facial beauty treatment. It is rich in vitamin E, reputed to be an anti-ageing factor. An oatmeal mask supplies more vitamin E than any other facial cream, so is worth trying.

Brewer’s yeast is another excellent moisturizing and nourishing mask. This is particularly good for dry, ageing or wrinkled skin. It stimulates and rejuvenates the skin. To make an invigorating mask, mix with warm water to make a smooth paste. Pat it on firmly with finger tips. Relax for fifteen minutes and rinse off with warm water.

Brewer’s yeast nourishes and stimulates the pores. It also helps to protect you from inflammation such as eczema and dermatitis. It gives you the same feeling as a brisk walk in the fresh air, glowing cheeks and a lovely skin tone.

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Lipstick for your lips

People notice your lips when you talk, as they listen to your words. You can improve the natural shape and color of your lips with lipstick, lip gloss, and lip pencil. Lipstick adds so much cheer to the face. It has to be used most carefully and neatly to get the best results. You cannot afford to use it in a casual manner. The outline should be neat and well-defined.

Do not give anyone the impression that you have dressed in a hurry, or that you do not know how to apply a lipstick. Do not apply it just for the sake of applying as a mere formality. Always work with patience when applying it on. You need a very good brush, and a few lipsticks covering the basic colors, like soft reds, pinks, hues of orange, etc.

General rules

* For thin lips, use lighter shades.

* For full lips, use darker shades.

* For the day, use lighter shades.

* For the night, use darker shades.

* For complexions which are not fair, avoid using very light shades completely.

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Exercising teeth the natural way

The teeth and the gums, like other parts of the body, require exercise for maintaining them in healthy condition. This can be achieved by eating hard and fibrous foods.

* Wheat is especially valuable in the prevention and treatment of pyorrhea. It takes time to chew wheat chappatis. This compels one to chew hard, not only providing the much-needed exercise for the teeth and gums but also helps the digestion process.

* Chewing unripe guava is an excellent tonic for teeth and gums. It stops the bleeding from gums due to styptic effect and richness in vitamin C. Chewing the leaves of the guava tree also helps prevent bleeding from the gums. A decoction of root bark can also be used as a mouth wash for swollen gums.

* Tooth-decay can be prevented by regular consumption of apples, as they possess a mouth cleansing property and the acid content, apart form its nutritive value assists in promoting the flow of saliva which is beneficial to the teeth.

* Grapes are also useful in promoting tooth decay. The organic acids of grapes are strongly antiseptic.

* Lemon and lime also promote healthy teeth and gums, due to their vitamin C content. They strengthen the gums and teeth and are very effective in preventing and curing acute inflammation of gums. A glass of fresh citrus juice in the morning is of great value in keeping the gums pink and healthy.

* Raw spinach (palak) juice is another valuable ‘food remedy’ for the prevention and treatment of pyorrhea, because of its beneficial effects on the teeth and gums. This effect is greatly enhanced if the spinach juice is taken in combination with carrot juice.

See also: Home remedies for tooth ache / Teeth whitening remedies /Oral-Dental Hygiene and care

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Happy New Year

Dear Readers,

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Best of the year 2006

A collection of posts which you liked and some which I wish you had liked…

Skin care

Oily skin, Normal skin, Combination skin. and Dry skin care
Skin care according to your skin type

Skin care for the teens, 20's, 30's and 40's

Your skin care rituals according to your age.

Skin care-follow these 5 golden rules
Remember these rules as well.

Skin care during daytime and at night
You should treat your skin with heavy creams at night…

Everyday care for a beautiful skin
Care for your skin on a daily basis

Skin care for dark complexion
A dusky complexion looks great. Take care of it.

The Wonders of Cream Bleach
Bleaching has its own advantages.

Skin ailments and infections

Get rid of blackheads and Whiteheads
You certainly don’t want these spots to spoil your looks? Do you?

Fungal infections may affect your feet
Those tiny fungi might eat away your toes…. So act fast…

Hands and nails

Strengthening weak nails
Strengthen your weak nails with these tips

French manicure
Steps to get a great French manicure

Split ends in the hair-get rid of them
Trim your split-ends …

Nails reveal your health
Watch your nails….there is much more to it than just the looks.

Fix torn nails at home
Fixing torn nails is not a problem any more.

A unique nail-art
An easy, frugal, yet stylish way to tattoo your nails

Homemade face packs, body masks and potions

Simple ways of acquiring a clear & blemish free skin
Simplicity is the key to beauty. A blemish-free complexion is still attainable with home made beauty aids.

Home-made face packs for wrinkles
Forget botox! Try these masks to delay ageing and to prevent as well as smoothen out your wrinkles.

Face mask with cucumber and yoghurt
Yummy yoghurt and cool cucumber: fantastic combination - good enough to eat as well as to smear on your face.

Home-made face wash
Don’t pooh-pooh this after looking at the ingredients used. Your tired face will revive instantly after washing it with this.

Instant remedy for a dull face and unsightly nose
Perk up a dull face instantly with this remedy. Wait… there is help for an unsightly nose too.

Body softening mask
Once in a while you need to pamper your body with a mask and this one is for you.

Beauty Masks for a glowing complexion
Time-tested, awesome masks to make your face glowing and bright.

Bath and Body

Baths
A luxurious bath will leave you as fresh as a daisy.

Pamper your feet
Fuss and pamper those tired horses at the end of the day.

Home Facials
Pamper and rejuvenate yourself with a home facial.

Manicure and Pedicure at home
Easy tips for a great manicure and pedicure and that too in the comforts of your home.

Hair care

Prevent gray hair
Premature graying…. Maybe you are getting too wise beyond years or it could be that….

Crimp your hair for beauty
Tired of that same old straight look. Try crimping to get wavy hair…..

Prevent hair-loss part-1 and part-2
Hair loss is a universal problem…

Short Permed Hair-1 and part-2
Take care of your short permed hair.

Home-made henna (mehendi) hair dye
Dye your gray hair with natural henna for an auburn color. Looks good only when you have a few gray strands….

Hairstyles-choose according to the shape of your face
Choose a hairstyle that suits you.

Dos and Don’ts of hair care
Some do’s and don’t for while managing your mane.

Herbs for health and beauty

Tulsi (Basil) for beauty
Holy Basil – Not just meant to be revered but to be as a beauty aid as well.

Aloevera, the wonder herb
This spiky plant won’t prick you; not if you handle it gently to squeeze out the fleshy juice from its leaf and slather it on your skin.

Fruits and vegetables for health and beauty

Papaya for health and beauty
Grow a papaya tree at home and you will never tire relating the virtues of this awesome fruit to each and everyone.

Cucumber for beauty and health
Use cucumber as a health and beauty aid and become as cool as a cucumber.

Lemon as a beauty aid
This tiny golden colored fruit is sooooo marvelous.

Banana-medicinal and cosmetic value
Binge on bananas… crush its pulp to make amazing face masks.

Dairy products for health and beauty

Buttermilk for Beauty
Buttermilk’s not just for quenching your thirst, it can do a lot more for your skin, hair and your health too.

Milk for health and beauty
Let’s not get into an argument whether milk is good for you or not. Just slather it on your skin to make it glow….

Grooming

Makeup- Why is it necessary
Is make-up essential???

Groom yourself with accessories
Collect trendy accessories..mix ‘n match with your dresses- create your own style

Teeth

Teeth whitening remedies
Whiten and brighten you teeth professionally or at home…

Home remedies for tooth aches
Ease your toothache with some of these easy home remedies.

Noon-time nap
A short siesta at noon refreshes you mentally and physically…

Eyes and eye care

Eye yoga
Simple ways to exercise your eyes.

Eyebrows shaping and care
Shapely eyebrows look great.

Eye care for computer users
Spending too much time on the computers? The result – tired, dry, watery eyes.

First aid tips for eye emergencies
These tips may come in handy when someone punches you in the eye. :)

Make up with contact lenses – Is it permissible
Surely you can apply make-up with considerable ease when you are wearing contact lenses.

Eye care in summer
Harmful sunrays wreak havoc on your eyes. Use huge wrap-around sunglasses to protect them.

Facts about Contact lenses
All you wanted to know about contact lenses…

Contact lenses-some helpful tips for care and maintenance Part-1 and Part-2
Don’t underestimate the importance of caring for those tiny lenses.

Spectacle frames- tips on choosing the right one
Choose the right frames for your face. See clearly and look great.

Jewelry

Care of your jewellery
Your precious jewels…. You wouldn’t dream of parting with them even for a few minutes- no, not even for cleaning. No worries. Just clean ‘em all by yourself at home…

Pearls
Those white, pure glistening pieces are just so mesmerizing…. Take care of them so that they last you a lifetime.

Diamonds
Diamonds are forever… A family heirloom to be passed on from generation to generation…

Body art

The Magnificient Mehendi (Henna)
Those temporary tattoos are just too cute!

You and your voice

Voice Improvement
Do you have a nasal voice or….?

Keep your voice young and healthy
Your voice can be a dead give-away of your age. Nurture it and keep it sounding young.

Home remedies for hoarse voice (laryngitis)
Easy tips and remedies to cure laryngitis

Health and nutrition

Laughter, the best medicine
Laugh your way to good health…

Sleep deprivation-Consequences
Sleep deprived, are you?

Weight reduction diet tips
Wanna reduce weight? In addition to exercise you need to pay attention to what you eat.

Bad Breath (Halitosis)
It can be so embarrassing at times.

For a good night's sleep
Sleep well and wake up refreshed

Body odor
Do you have an offensive body odour?

Breakfast is essential for good health
Don’t you dare to skip your breakfast. You will end up bingeing even more, later during the day…

Home Remedies for common ailments

Home Remedies for tonsillitis
Tips that may help you when you have a problem of tonsillitis

Home Remedies for flatulence/gas
Now this can cause you a lot of embarrassment. Some of the remedies mentioned here will of immense help.

Home remedies for common cold and cough
Don’t shuffle, cough and sniff when you have a cold. Ease yourself with these remedies.

Home Remedies for headache
A pounding headache hammering your head from all sides? Not to worry. Help is here.

Ayurveda and Naturopathy

General tips for positive health from Ayurveda

Water therapy for insomnia and headache

Daily regimen or ‘Dinacharya’ according to Ayurveda

Exercise and Fitness

Exercise – Does it make you lose weight on your face-part 1 and part 2
Yes it does…

Kapalabhati Pranayam
The breath of fire…

Anuloma-Viloma pranayama breathing exercise
This breathing exercise can cure a migraine also.

Facial exercises for a youthful look-part-1 and part-2
Exercise your face for a youthful look.

Hot summer tips

Some tips for summer
Beauty and health tips for the hot summer months.

Sunscreen-the neccessity of summer
It’s so very essential, not just in summer but in all seasons too.

Make-up tips for summer
Cool make-up tips to look you best in summer.

Cool ways to beauty in summer
Don’t swelter in the summer heat. Be a cool cat this summer by following these cool tips.

Fruit juices for a cool summer
Quench your insatiable thirst with delicious, nutritious fruit juices….

Personal growth, personality development

Cultivate that inner beauty with better mental health
Do you have that inner beauty?

Intellectual grooming
Groom your intellectual side.

Beauty and health effects of negative emotions
How your negativity can affect health and beauty?

Beauty and emotions - kinship between them
What’s emotion got to do with beauty???

Self esteem-Why is it so important?
What is self-esteem ? Is it self-love, narcissism or selfishness? The answer- None of these. But if you possess adequate self-esteem you will surely lead a happy life.

Sense of humor-tips to regain it
Tickle that funny bone in you…

How mature are you?
Are you mature for your age? Find out for yourself…

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