5 Powerful Home Remedies That Really Work

With so many different natural remedies out there it's impossible to not have tried to use one of them. It's really convenient to be able to go into your kitchen cabinet and treat yourself naturally.

With the price of medication at an all time high it's more important than ever to explore the great benefits natural remedies can provide.

Check out the list of 5 effective home remedies that you can begin taking advantage of instead of using some household items you may already have in your kitchen.

Bad Beauty Habit: Top 5 Reasons to Stop Biting Your Nails

Many people harbor bad habits that they'd rather the rest of the world not know about. Some can be hidden from the public eye while others are more or less socially acceptable, and some are merely annoying. For example, lying and cheating are bad habits that others may never know about. Drinking and smoking, while looked down on in some circles, are nonetheless part of our social culture. And habits like foot-tapping and change-jingling, while annoying, won't get you ostracized. But then there are bad habits that are not only impossible to hide, but they may also cause others to make assumptions about your personal state of health (physical and mental). Nail-biting is one such habit. And there are several reasons why you should make the effort to stop.

The Perfect Lighting for Applying Your Makeup

You might think that the most important ingredients for a successful foray into the world of makeup include a clean face, expensive products, and the right tools (not to mention a skilled technique). And while all of these things are certainly necessary to complete your makeup look, applying your lotions, creams, and powders under the wrong lighting can produce a very different look than what you're going for (and what others see when you walk out the door). All your hard work could be easily ruined by improper lighting. So here are just a few things to consider when it comes to the lighting you use while applying your makeup.

Homemade Gulkand – Rose Petal Preserve for cooling your body

I have “pitta” type of constitution and as a result my body temperature is always slightly higher than the average. Most of my friends usually remark that my hands are amazingly warm as compared to theirs. So I guess I need more of ‘cooling foods’ to combat this overactive “pitta” in my body. One such cooling food that Ayurveda recommends is “Gulkand”. It’s a type of rose petal jam / preserve that supposedly reduces the heat from the body and is excellent for pitta types.

Now Gulkand is also commercially available, but I couldn't bring myself to use store-bought Gulkand. Who knows what kind or roses are used? They could well have used pesticide sprayed roses and also chemical preservatives in it to lengthen its shelf life. However traditional Gulkand or Rose Petal Preserve is basically devoid of any chemical preservatives and is said to last for years but you are never sure whether the same procedure is adopted during its mass manufacturing. A safer bet is to make use of Homemade Gulkand. Moreover it’s extremely easy to prepare, even an 8 year old child can try her hand on it, albeit it takes a month or so for it to be full ready.

Top 4 Healthy Snacks for Kids

One of the banes of advertisement is targeting children with attractive colorful messages. Kids are very impressionable and extremely picky. Thus marketers find it very easy to entice them with attractive sugary products which are extremely low in actual nutritional value. Thus it is always a challenge to get our children to eat quality food necessary for their growth.

Now kids acquire one third of their nutrition through constant snacking, which is all the more reason for adults to be conscious of the snacks their kids consume. Let’s talk about some of very convenient and tasty treats you can give your kids without being concerned:

How Arthritis Can Impact Your Day to Day Life

Arthritis is a chronic disease that can severely affect the quality of life. This disease imposes limitations that badly affect daily life activities. Arthritis has a significant impact on your life whether you are at home or at work. Not only this, but this chronic disease can affect how you deal with your leisure activities and your social interactions. Arthritis can impact:

A Joint with Severe Osteoarthritis

How to Assemble a Wedding Day Beauty Kit

Your wedding day is one of the most important of your life, right up there with graduating from college and having kids. So you want it to be as perfect as humanly possible. While you can't control everything, you can manage a lot with some simple forethought and planning. 

 

And in truth, the state of your personal appearance is largely in your own hands. So with a comprehensive beauty kit at your disposal you should be able to face every flashbulb with a smile, knowing that you look your best. Here are just a few essential items you'll want to include in your wedding day beauty kit.

Lightning Fast Hair and Makeup Tips

For the busy ladies out there that are always on the go (do you know a woman that doesn't fit this description?), spending time on hair and makeup can seem like a worthless hassle. In truth, this time-consuming task is not necessarily a time-waster. After all, looking your best will boost your confidence and change the way that others react to you. The problem is that you have so many more important things to do with your limited time. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to get the look you want with less time commitment. Here are just a few hair and makeup tips that are sure to have you looking great in no time.

Dieting – The True Story

Somewhere between the notions of “You are what you eat” and “fitness frenzy” we all get caught up with dieting and activities relating to the same. But a number of people go through the act of dieting and losing weight without understanding what it is all about. With studies and new developments coming and going through the market, there are some myths which have been overridden while some that have penetrated the minds of a number of people. Let’s address some of these common myths and give everyone the inside story about dieting and the correct ways to go about doing it well.

Does Skin Whitening Cream Really Work

The complexion and colour of the skin is a predetermined factor. Depending on the amount of melanin in the skin, the colour is decided. Melanin is a pigment which is produced in the skin using the enzyme tyrosinase along with melanosomes. The increase of melanin in the skin darkness its shade and the reduction makes it fairer. The amount of melanin that our skin would produce is predestined depending on a number of factors like which depend on our genetic make over, however a number of people these days are looking to rearrange this production and pigmentation to get the skin tone they desire.

Foods for your teeth–some that delight & some that damage

While regular brushing, flossing and tongue cleaning goes a long way in keeping your teeth and mouth healthy, certain foods can help them too. However eating the right kinds of foods does not mean that you should deny yourself some incredible delicacies. Eat smart, yes, but eat tasty too!   Now take a look at the foodstuffs compiled below that indeed influence the health of your teeth and gums.

Treating Dark Circles, Fine Lines and Wrinkles without Surgery

Many individuals would like to combat the signs of aging and skin damage without expensive, dangerous visits to a plastic surgeon. Medical spas and non-invasive cosmetic treatments provide a perfect solution for anyone who wants to look younger without surgery. From treating dark circles to minimizing the appearance of dark marks and cellulite, there is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure for everyone.

Types of Spray Tans and Skin Care While Getting Them

Spray tanning is extremely attractive to thousands of people as it has no negative side effects like the sun would, which include age spots, premature wrinkling and skin cancer. Spray tanning is also convenient as it can be done either in a professional establishment or at home.

Simple Homemade Beauty Recipes That You Should Try

Accentuate your assets with homemade beauty essentials for skin, hair and nails. Using only a handful of ingredients – some of which you probably already have on hand – you can create inexpensive, chemical-free formulas that nourish naturally. You’ll instantly feel chic for saving money, and doing your body good!

Tea-rrific Facts About Your Favorite Teas

Nothing is more relaxing than a cup of delicious, warm tea after a tiring day at school or the office. Next to water, tea is the most popular drink around the world.

But before you reach for that special brew, here’s something you should think about: do you know what particular type of tea you’re drinking?

The practice of drinking tea dates back thousands of years. Tea is a revered and valued beverage in Asian and Western civilizations. Today, numerous types of tea are sold in the market.

If you’re not very observant you might find yourself confused between these different varieties. Some teas are very mild, while others are very flavorful and may leave a strong, bitter aftertaste in your mouth. There are tea varieties that are caffeine-free. Some can help you stay up all night long.

Best Canadian Beauty Products

Not all makeup is created equal.

When I first started wearing makeup as a teen, my young, resilient skin could manage with purple Wet n' Wild eyeliner and cherry lip smackers lipgloss. Truthfully, I had no idea what to look for in a makeup product. I just wore what all my friends were wearing -- or whatever ads we saw in Tiger Beat.

But, as I grew older, I began to notice that quality brands create makeup that's best suited for certain skin tones and skin types. I also realized that some makeup products contain better ingredients than others. I got over buying the cheapest. I got over buying the most expensive. And I learned to buy the best for my skin.
But, as I grew older by another few years, my skin became more sensitive to the products I once used, putting me back in the hunt for makeup with good ingredients that help my skin look young and healthy. I thought I was on my own -- until the move.

Exercise your way to Longevity

If you are looking for the fountain of youth, you won’t find it in the latest trendy diet. There’s no pill to swallow or simple formula to follow that will make you live longer. There is something you can do, however, to increase the likelihood of a long, healthy life. It’s something that requires some effort and it’s something you’ve heard of plenty of times before: exercise.  Despite our attempts to find a new technology to do it for us, the only tried and true method to achieving longevity is to get off the couch and move. Doing so improves our disposition, boosts our long-term health, puts us on steadier financial ground – and adds years to our life.

Beauty Mistakes That Can Age You

When it comes to the plethora of beauty products available on today's market, from cleansers to creams to cosmetics, you'd think that women of all ages would have no trouble finding the items needed to make them look and feel younger.

And yet, there are so many women out there who end up looking a lot older because they are using the wrong products. How is this possible? In truth, women tend to get complacent about beauty products.

They find something they like and they never stray, despite the fact that newer, better products have made their way to market. They may also forget that their skin changes as they age, as well as ignore trends in makeup colors.

So here are just of the few cardinal beauty mistakes that many women make when it comes to beauty and how you can stop your routine from making you appear older than you are.

Hair Thinning Treatment Tips for Women

No one wants to deal with the fact that their hair is thinning. However, for a woman, it can be especially traumatic. And while there are certainly immediate cosmetic options like weaves and wigs that can help to mask the problem, those don't get down to the root of the issue: how to stop (or at least hinder) the hair from thinning out in the first place.

How To Keep Your Makeup Routine Simple

None of us really want to spend an hour each morning priming and primping in order to look our best, but nearly all women are willing to do whatever it takes to obtain the appearance of youth and beauty that gives them the confidence to face each day. Luckily, we have access to a multi-billion dollar industry aimed at helping us to look our best, complete with a wide variety of products that cater to the busy modern woman. So if you're looking for ways to save time in the morning but still look like a million bucks all day, here are a few tips to shave minutes off your routine and get the same results that you currently spend hours on.

Tips for Finding Your First Job in the Beauty Industry

Traditionally, when people talk about going into the beauty industry, the assumption may be that the options are pretty limited. That actually couldn't be further from the truth.

Hairdressers are in the beauty industry. Spa professionals are in the beauty industry. Make-up artists and nail technicians are also in the beauty industry.

Even the "Avon lady" (which can be a pretty lucrative way to earn some additional income, by the way) is a card carrying member of the "beauty industry club". And when it comes to starting a career in the field, it's really all a matter of deciding which area you are most passionate about.

However, if you're reading this article, there's a good chance that you've probably already figured that part out. You've even gotten the necessary requirements and licensing out of the way.

Now you just need some tips on how to get your first job in the beauty industry.

You've come to the right place.

Animal Friendly Beauty Products & Animal Cruelty In The Beauty Business

There was a time when virtually all beauty products contained some type of animal fat or oils. Dangerous chemicals were also tested on animals to determine the safety of that chemical on human subjects. We saw shocking images of animals in laboratories and this made us sit up and think. Nowadays, scientists have found cruelty-free ways to produce beauty products that are effective and pleasant to use. As more and more people came to realize that animals' lives should be respected as living and breathing creatures, studies were performed on these products that proved animal fats and oils were not necessary to create effective beauty products. These fats and oils were replaced by products such as plant-based oils, vitamins, minerals, and other ingredients. The findings were that some of these ingredients were in fact, more effective than animal fats and oils! Not only that, they were much more pleasant to use and we could use them without conscience.

Top 5 Tips for DIY Pedicures

If your feet have been in hiding during the past few months, it's now time to make them "suitable for public viewing". After all, it is almost summertime---the time to break out the sandals, open-toed wedges and (for the fellas) flip-flops.

Of course, you could book an appointment with a nail salon to get your toes in order. But if you'd like to save a few bucks, there are some things that you can do at home too. Here are five tips for DIY (Do It Yourself) pedicures that will have your feet fresh and pretty in no time!

Causes for Hair Loss

There are many different causes for hair loss and these do not just the hair growing on you head but other regions also. Both men and women have suffered from hair loss and don't understand why. Here we hope to shed light on hair loss.

Top TV Makeup Tips and Secrets

In the wide world of celebrities, you'll rarely see a shot of an actress or model looking her age. While there are times when lighting and airbrushing play a role, and many flawlessly beautiful faces are the result of complex routines that include multiple visits to the dermatologist each year for corrections and injections, the truth is that you can do a lot with makeup to enhance natural beauty, mask imperfections, and create the perfect facade. Behind every great beauty is a cosmetician with a makeup case full of magic. So if you want to look like the gorgeous celebs you see in your favorite programs, movies, and magazines, here are just a few top tips and secrets to try on your own.

Low Blood Pressure Info & Home Remedies

Everyone is more concerned about high blood pressure or hypertension and of course, if one is suffering from it, one must take precautions and all necessary treatment to keep it under control to avoid serious consequences. But low blood pressure (hypotension) is also a major health concern accompanied by problems like headache, dizziness, lethargy, lack of interest in work and irritability. Yet low blood pressure is often neglected and left untreated.

There are definite arbitrary values when we value a person hypertensive but it is not so with low blood pressure. Many doctors do not call it a disease although when present,  it may be a cause of many disturbing symptoms affecting efficiency. As low blood pressure decreases the amount of of blood reaching the brain it may cause fainting. In some individuals, there may be sudden fall in blood pressure which is usually due to the abrupt dilation of blood vessels or loss of blood or fluid from the body like during diarrhea, vomiting or massive bleeding.