Blueberries are an all-star food and colorful and delicious addition to anything from your morning bowl of cereal to your evening scoop of ice cream. Blueberries contain antioxidants called anthocyanins, which are responsible for the blue/purple co…
Continue ReadingEach of us contributes to the impact that our food system has on the planet. We can all commit to making the world a healthier place to live, through small but achievable changes to our diets. Eat more fruits and vegetablesEat locally, when in season…
Continue ReadingSugar & lemon: cut the lemon into two pieces. Dip the lemon slice in the sugar bowl. Now Rub the tan area with the lemon slice. Do it for 5 minutes. Then take bath. Continuously doing this removes the sun tan. Sugar works as the cleaning agent.
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1. Wash and dry your hands properly.
2. Using a double-sided emery board, file nails using a gentle stroke. Avoid corners of your nails.
3. Shape your nails. The most popular shape is oval, but choose the one which suites your hand and finger.
4. T…
Follow these home remedies for getting rid of dark elbows and knees naturally.
1. Lemon: It is an antioxidant. In addition it has bleaching and exfoliating properties, and so can be used to get rid of dark skin / dead cells on various parts of your…
Cracked heels are a painful but common problem; they are commonly referred to as heel fissures or calluses. They are unsightly as well as disturbing because they are visible in sandals and they ladder stockings.
Causes:
Cracked heels can be avoided …
Prickly heat also known as heat rash or miliaria – looks like an itching red patch of skin and is more of an irritant which can go worse when left untreated. Relief is quick if immediate care is taken to cool and dry the affected area.
There are ma…
Tip 1:
Lemon juice has lightening properties that are highly effective to treat freckles. Take fresh lemon juice and apply gently on the affected area for 10-15 minutes, then wash your face with lukewarm water. Repeat this remedy regularly.
Tip 2:
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Rubbing the inside fibrous part of the peel, of a ripe banana, makes your teeth sparkle.
Juice of half a lemon when rubbed firmly but gently on the teeth removes yellow stains and tartar.
Half a teaspoon of baking soda to which a pinch of s…
Steam therapy
Inhalation of steam helps clear phlegm and mucus from the bronchial tubes and lungs.
• To make the steam more effective add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to hot water. Antiseptic properties of eucalyptus oil help clear the bronchial t…
Healthy and pink lips are every girl's dream. Texture and colour of your lips can reveal a lot about your health and lifestyle. The trend of smoking, consuming alcohol and trying out different cosmetics on your lips can make them look dark and …
Continue ReadingDark circles are common and almost everyone has these bluish grey shadows under their eyes at some point. They are a sign of fatigue due to lack of sleep, or stress, or illness. At times they are inherited and these don’t clear up, but you can defi…
Continue ReadingMost of us love wearing spaghetti straps or strapless gowns, but can we raise our arms without embarrassment? When the underarm area looks darker than skin tone or unkempt in any way – it will be better to cover up.
Most women face this issue at so…
Natural Tip to clear Blackheads
Follow these simple, natural tips to clean your pores and banish blackheads using easily available ingredients at home.
Tip 1
Tomatoes have natural antiseptic properties that dry up blackheads. Take a small tomato, pe…
It’s hard to resist soaking up the first few rays of summer sunshine, but sometimes lounging in the sun can come with a price. If you forget to put on sunblock, you can end up with a nasty sunburn. The outer layers of your skin become inflamed by ov…
Continue ReadingSimple Home Remedies To Treat Pimples
There are many home remedies that you can try out to make a fist of the pimples affecting your skin.
1. Turmeric Powder Paste
Turmeric has antiseptic properties that will fight the bacteria that cause pimples a…
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