Healthy and Glowing Beauty

DIY pedicure tips

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Soak your feet for about ten minutes.
Pat feet dry.
Clip toenails straight across. Or if you would rather use an emery board, do so but wait under toenails are completely dry.
Using a pumice stone, remove any rough areas.
Massage cuticle area with little oil or moisturizer.
Gently push back cuticles.
Apply foot lotion and massage into each foot.
Remove excess lotion. If you wish to apply polish, put a small amount of polish on your brush; paint one stroke down the center of your nail. Your brush should hold just enough color to accomplish this. Stroke the sides of the nail too, and you are done.
Wait until polish is set or dry to the touch and then apply the top coat. Don't skip this step as it not only adds life to your pedicure, it will also protect your nails.

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Herbal remedies are very common especially in the provinces. Ginseng, a known herb in Asia, has been known to reduce stress because if its strong effect on the adrenal glands which secrete that fight fatigue. This root is also known to enhance the immune system that could help in curing the common cold and other upper respiratory tract infections

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Well-balanced wardrobe essentials

Monday, December 28, 2009

Do you get confused at times on what are you gonna wear?try to apply these principles to have a well-balanced ward robe - load up on your basics, go easy on patterns and indulge in a showstopper for special occasions. It will surely make getting dressed easy. Check out these 5 groups:

The basics - You need to build a strong foundation on strategic staples that will mix with almost everything in your closet. This includes a black tank, jeans, short and long sleeve white t-shirt, short and long sleeve black shirt, khakis, black turtleneck, white button down, cardigan, black pants and denim jacket.

The staples - These are wardrobe workhorses that will help you get through the workweek. Maximize versatility by choosing neutral shades and classic cuts. These include a black shirt dress, silk blouse, gray trousers, camisole, fitted jacket.

The statement pieces. You also need signature pieces that guarantee you compliments when you wear them such as a printed dress with subtle colors, patterned jacket, bold blouse and graphic sweater.

The evening standards - For evening out, after dark pieces such as ruffled shirt, cocktail skirt, and sparkly will do the trick.

The showstoppers - your wardrobe won't be complete without treating yourself to a dress that will guarantee a grand entrance every time. Choose simple style that is figure flattering and makes you feel beautiful.

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Carrot

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Carrot is one of the richest sources of carotenoids. High carotenoids intake has been linked with a 20% decrease in postmenopausal breast cancer and an up to 50% decrease in cancers of the bladder, cervix, prostate, colon, larynx and esophagus.

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Squash

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Squash has shown in studies to have the ability to prevent cancer-like changes in the lungs. Squash has also been found to help reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy in men, where the prostate gland becomes enlarged.

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Feeling fuller longer and eating less tips

Friday, December 25, 2009

Do you want not to feel hungry so soon after eating? One of the best things you can do for your digestion and for your weight is to slow down the speed at which your digestive system works.

Eat often. By not allowing yourself to get hungry, you help turn off appetite inducing hormones. So much small amounts of healthy appetizers in between meals.
Have a healthy-fat appetizer. When you eat a little healthy fat before meal, you slow down the rate at which your stomach empties. Examples include olive oil, nuts, avocado, and fish. Eating them will make you feel fuller faster from the meal. Eating them will also keep your blood sugar levels spiking up after meal and makes it easier for your body to absorb fat-soluble nutrients.
Feast on fiber. Fiber takes a long time to digest, which means your stomach empties more slowly and the time until your next meal won't seem so far away.