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Home remedies for delayed periods 2007-05-07 09:46:00 For those of you who are bugged by the problem of delayed
and irregular periods here is a collection of home-remedies. * Make a decoction of the aerial roots of banyan and consume with half a glass of cow’s milk at bedtime for at least 3 menstrual cycles. * Take a decoction of the roots of bitter gourd (karela) at least twice a day; this usually makes the period to commence. * A decoction of
Quick remedy for dandruff flakes and other tips for cure 2007-05-06 07:42:00 When you see those thick, scaly, white flakes’ dropping on your dress you know you have that itchy, annoying skin disorder of the scalp called dandruff
. It is all the more embarrassing when people point out this to you. The feigned sympathetic looks on their faces and a concern which almost seems to mock you is even more exasperating. You mumble something and try and manage the situation by Read more:Quick
, remedy
Almond hand cream for smooth hands 2007-03-23 08:14:00 Here is a recipe to make your own hand cream at home. This cream is not only cheap but also very effective. Almond
hand cream: Ingredients: 2 tsps lanolin (anhydrous)
1 tbsp beeswax
5 tsp vegetable oil
1 tsp almond oil
2 tbsp water
1 tsp borax
almond essence. Method Melt together the oils and wax in one bowl and the water and borax in another. When the borax is completely Read more:smooth
Nourishing routine for hands 2007-02-04 10:26:00 If you are the kind of person who despises everything home-made and believes that only expensive creams and lotions, can work wonders for your hands, think again! Any good cream can do the trick. One of the excellent nourishing creams is the malai (milk-cream) and it is inexpensive and readily available too. Massage your hands with malai each night and wash off the next morning. If you do not
Toe-nail care 2007-01-21 11:13:00 Are your toes pretty and straight or lumpy and misshapen? The problem could be due to faulty footwear. See to it that there is ample room across the toes and firm arch support while choosing your footwear. Move about barefoot in your garden to exercise your feet and toes. Tip-toeing as you go about your household work is a marvelous exercise for toes and arches. Toe-nail care:
Trim your
Care of hands and feet in winter 2007-01-15 10:23:00 Hands: Keep your hands warm
If you are going out in the cold, wear gloves to protect your hands and maintain your body heat. At night use a lot of hand lotion or petroleum jelly. Massage it in. Don’t forget your elbows, cream your hands, palm a little on your elbow and rub. Get rid of roughness
A treatment for your rough elbows and red chapped hands is to place half teaspoon of sugar Read more:winter
Strengthening weak nails 2006-12-21 11:52:00 Nails which are brittle and break easily can be very irksome, as it takes months together to make them grow to a reasonable size again. Unfortunately, most people injure their nails
while cooking, gardening, washing up, etc. As a result, the nails become weak and break easily. Drinking too much alcohol, calcium deficiency, lack of zinc in the body, damage to the liver etc. leads to weakening of
Cleaning your hands 2006-12-06 16:38:00 You may be washing your hands at odd moments during the day, whenever they are dirty or you may be applying soap on them and washing them during bathing but this is not the same thing as cleaning them. The care of your hands should also be a part of your daily beauty routine, because hands reveal a lot. Neglected worn out, wrinkled hands will make you look older than what you actually are. You Read more:Cleaning
Fix torn nails at home 2006-12-01 16:35:00 The most useful techniques for fixing torn or split nails
quickly are by gluing and patching and you can do this at home.
Gluing
Place torn section together; then apply nail glue sparingly using a toothpick. To seal peeling layers back together apply a drop on the damaged area and spread out with a manicure stick. Make sure the hands are clean and the nail in question is perfectly free from
French manicure 2006-11-15 16:50:00 A Frenchmanicure
is one of the best and most versatile looks your nails can carry off. It is clean, sophisticated, looks natural and goes with any look or make-up. In this type of manicure, the tips of nails are painted white. And you can easily have your French manicure at home.
Wipe off any old nail polish prior to painting your nails. Wash hands and soak in warm water for a few moments.
Dandruff-Home Remedies 2006-08-13 11:20:00 Dandruff is a common problem and one can fall victim to excessive dandruff at any time. Common practice is treating dandruff with anti-dandruff shampoos. Also refer to an earlier post on dandruff, Fight dandruff yourself for more information. But simple effective home remedies can treat dandruff. Home remedies may offer complete solutions for controlling dandruff.
* You can also prepare a Read more:Remedies
Nails reveal your health 2006-08-01 10:54:00 Nails are more than just a pack of dead cells. Besides making your fingers look good, they also tell you more than you know about your health. Any nutritional deficiency or illness first manifests itself on your nails, just like your skin or hair. The most impeccable manicure in the world won’t make your nails look great if they’re not in good shape or good health to start with. Here is some nail
Manicure at home 2006-07-27 09:30:00 Soft, smooth and beautiful hands leave a lasting impression of your personality. Beautiful well-kept hands are an asset. A weekly manicure plays a vital role in achieving this. It is not necessary to go to a beauty parlor to get a manicure. It can be done at home, while relaxing, watching television or in your spare time.
For a weekly manicure at home, you will require – nail cutter, nail-polish
Hand and Nail Care 2006-01-07 23:50:00 Hands are the most visible parts of you, but they also take a lot of abuse. You use them in everyday activity, and yet, they are the ultimate accessories. You must give them the same attention you give your face.
Hand Care:
* While washing hands use luke warm water & a mild soap.
* Apply any baby oil or lotion to your hands before going to bed.
* Massage your hands with curds or Vaseline at
Make-up tips for a dark complexion 2007-05-08 09:35:00 For those beautiful maidens with a dusky complexion here are some makeup tips. * Before applying make-up, rub a piece of ice gently on your face. Pat dry with a soft towel. Use a concealer cleverly to camouflage blemishes and scars if any. * Use a small quantity of a dark colored liquid foundation cream (see to it that the foundation cream is not too lighter than your skin color.) If it
Invisible Braces Aligns Your Teeth Correctly 2007-05-10 09:21:00 By Erzana Jones There was a time when wearing braces was one thing that most people avoided. Braces are external devices that are used by a dentist to reshape, misaligned and misshaped teeth. Braces were made of wires and metals, and due to this, braces used to look awkward on the wearer. In fact, they look especially bad when a person smiles. Though all of us realize that braces are meant to
Sunglasses according to the shape of your face 2007-05-14 09:18:00 So you need to buy a pair of trendy sunglasses. And why not? The harmful UV rays of the hot summer sun can play havoc on your delicate eyes. Besides, it’s highly recommended by ophthalmologists that one should go in for some form of protective eye-gear during summer, especially if one has to spend long hours in the sun. You do want your eyes to survive for a lifetime. Don’t you? Choose a Read more:Sunglasses
Homemade packs for darkened necks 2007-05-13 11:29:00 The beauty of the neck is often flawed by dark patches and spots around it; especially the nape of the neck is more prone to darkening. This could be due of pigmentation, dead cells clinging to the surface of your skin, dirt and grime which gets embedded in the skin because of dust and pollution and paying scant attention towards neck care. Skin allergy caused by constant wearing of ornaments Read more:packs
Sunday Reads 2007-05-13 10:53:00 Carnival of Healing The Carnival of Healing #85 at Wisdom of Healing From the Beauty blog network All Lacquered Up - Toxic Chemicals in Nail Polish - The Who? What? Why? A Touch of Blusher - Dior Summer 2007 Collection Lipstick, Powder n Paint - Ellen shares some of Jo Malone's beautiful Mother's Day gifts Beauty and Fashion Tech - Top Five Types of Skin Care Products For Any Skin Read more:Sunday
Teeth whitening remedies 2006-12-11 16:40:00 Teeth could be naturally dark or could be discolored by repeated exposure to beverages like tea, coffee or red wine, smoking and also medications apart from decay and trauma to the tooth. If you want your captivating smile to be adorned by a row of glistening pearly white teeth, then try these treatments and remedies:
‘In chair’ bleaching at the dentist for teeth whitening
Though there are
Oral/dental hygiene and care 2006-02-09 09:48:00 A good sense of hygiene, awareness of what to eat, dental
habits and regular checkups all constitute for good oral hygiene.
Brush your teeth at least twice daily -- morning and night. Learn the correct technique of brushing your teeth from your dentist!
One should ideally visit a dentist for a routine check up at least minimum three months, to maximum six months; even though you may not suffer
Medicinal uses of Hing (asafetida) 2007-05-18 08:35:00 Asafoetida, commonly called as ‘Hing’ is indispensable to Indian cuisines. Any prosaic dish can be turned tasty by adding heeng to it. Its persisting and penetrating flavor is acceptable to those who are used to it from childhood; few others may not prefer it. This aromatic condiment is not merely confined to adding zing to the food, but has a plethora of medicinal properties to its credit. Read more:Medicinal
Tattoo is An Art On Our Body 2007-05-16 08:16:00 By Jack Lan People have been enjoying the look of a tattoo and the attention that tattoos bring for many years. Ancient Egyptian history tells us that the Egyptians tattooed themselves for decorative symbolic reasons. The past has found the primal remains of a man in the snow capped Swiss mountains. There were tattoos, which distinguished royalty, warriors and clans. Although there were some
Home-made shampoos for your hair 2007-05-21 08:28:00 Thinking of changing your shampoo? For a change, try one of these 2 simple home-made shampoos on your hair. They require the minimum possible ingredients and are very easy to make. You will be amazed at the good results. Shikakai has been used since ancient times to wash one’s hair. Methi and moong not just cleanse the hair, but have a conditioning effect as well. Methi Shikakai Shampoo
Home remedies for prickly heat 2007-05-20 08:06:00 The scorching summer heat is at its worst in May. These long languorous days of humid and hot weather resulting in excessive sweating are a sheer torture for some of us, especially if our skin has a tendency to break into prickly heat rashes. Those red rashes can affect almost any part of the body. Itching and burning sensation that follow can cause a lot of discomfort. How is this prickly
Links for this Sunday 2007-05-20 07:58:00 Carnival of Healing The carnival of healing - may 19, 2007 is up at change therapy Beauty Read Bring It Back!! Calvin Klein Cosmetics - A Touch of Blusher
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Honey as an eye nourisher 2007-05-23 03:11:00 Continuous late nights, lack of sleep, excess of sleep, fatigue and strain take their toll on the eyes, resulting in puffy eye lids and dark circles. Extreme hot weather, dust, wind, smoky rooms, can leave eyes red and strained. Our eyes are an index of general health and lusterless, strained and puffy eyes clearly indicate ill health and overstrain and do not portray us in a good light.
Exercises for your wrists 2007-05-27 01:28:00 How many of us care to think of our poor wrists? Our work at the desktop abuses them like anything. So we must ensure that they get as much attention as other parts of our body and a proper exercise as well. Exercising stimulates the circulation of blood in those parts and prevents the stiffening of the wrist joints making them more flexible. It might also reduce your risk of rheumatism and Read more:Exercises
Links for May 27th 2007-05-27 01:25:00 Carnival of Healing The #87 Carnival of Healing is up at Reiki Blogger.
Beauty Beautiful Lips (And Teeth?!) with Blue Lip Glosses
Beauty and Fashion Tech Reviews Neutrogena Moisture Shine Lip Products
Combat prickly heat with these remedies
Elke meets the famous Billy B. at the makeup show. Oh, and sits in on his workshop as well.
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