Tips For Uniting Body, Mind and Soul

Do you know what it takes to unite your body, mind, and soul? If you did, do you realize that you would be able to achieve the balance that nearly everyone wishes they had in their lives? Do you know what you need to do for yourself in order to bring about this balance?

Part of uniting these three elements of your person is knowing what makes you passionate. Knowing what makes you passionate will help you get in touch with your soul, to feel creative energy, to feel truly alive. Spiritual or creative passion can help you to achieve those feelings. Whether it’s through faith, music, or some other type of artistic expression, you must find what will awaken your soul in order to strike balance in your life. Here are some tips to guide you:

• What are your goals for the future? What would you like to ultimately achieve in your life? Is it spiritual enlightenment? Is it social status? Or is it merely to be the best person you can be, and make a contribution to society? What is important, though, is the process by which you attain your ultimate goal. That is what will generate your passion.

• Try to focus on the positive, and do not dwell on the negative. Recall you accomplishments and good deeds. Doing this will help keep you positive, and keep your spirit up. If you constantly remind yourself of your mistakes, you will find it harder to succeed down the road, and your mind, body, and soul will work against you.

• You’ve heard of finding your “happy place” right? This form of meditation helps you take your mind and spirit to a comfortable place that fills you with happiness. This is an ideal thing to do when you are in the middle of a stressful day at work or with the kids; it provides the perfect opportunity to regroup.

• Spark a change. Plan a vacation, even if it is just for a weekend. Nothing does the body, mind, and soul better than a little change of scenery. Go where you will be happy, and be able to let loose and have some fun. Try it on your own. It might sound scary, but you will be surprised at how relaxed and refreshed you will be after a weekend all to yourself!

• Ty some daily affirmations. Pick three things that you can say out loud in the mirror that will help you stay centered, positive, and focused. Saying something often enough has the power to make it true for you. Remember not to dwell on the negative, focus on the positive. Three basic affirmations that you can work from include: "I am safe and secure" "The Universe gives me everything that I need" and "My income will continue to increase"

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Tips for Acne Treatment

Luckily, there are a number of things you can do everyday to make sure your skin is less prone to flare ups. Here are fivetips for taking control of your acne starting today.

1. Exercise - Keeping in shape can help fight acne by fighting off negative stress levels that can come from negative self-esteem and depression. However, some safeguards need to be in place to ward off acne that can result from your workout routines. Watch what you put on your body with regards to clothing, sports gear and equipment. For example, tight lycra and nylon exercise outfits might look great in the movies and on magazine models, but if you are susceptible to acne problems, avoid these synthetic fabrics that tend to trap in body moisture and heat resulting in a bacteria frenzy. Instead, choose loose clothing made of cotton or natural blends to allow more air to get to your skin. And when you are finished with your workout, get out of clothing wet from perspiration or water sports. Shower and change into dry, clean clothing. And keep your sports gear and equipment clean, too. Dirty headgear, for instance, can irritate forehead areas prone to acne problems. So toss headbands into the washing machine after workout sessions.

2. Cosmetics - To avoid pore-clogging and skin irritations that are similar to acne and that can contribute to acne, use products labeled non comedogenic or oil free. Shimmering facial colors can contain a flaky mineral called mica that can cause skin irritations and clog pores. Other additives in coloring that can cause similar reactions are coal tar derivatives, carmine and heavy cream in blushes. More preventative measures include using a lip gloss that promotes a matte finish instead of a high gloss for less pore-clogging; note the more the shine, the more then comedogenic content and the more the pores can clog. Beware that eye creams can contain heavier concentrations of moisturizers than regular creams and lotions, meaning they have greater potential to clog pores in the surrounding facial areas.

3. Diet - Studies show that diet does not play a role in either the cause or the treatment of acne. However, what is recommended for acne preventative care is this: what is best for your body is best for your skin, especially since your skin is the largest organ of your body. So remember to watch your diet and consume healthy vitamins, minerals and other supplements. This will help to prevent and help conquer acne breakout.

4. Hygiene - A healthy skin regimen should include no harsh scrubbing or over-washing, because this can cause possible skin irritation or possible over production of oil to replace what has washed off, clogging pores in the process. Products with gentle exfoliation ingredients are OK to use; i.e. not scratchy nut or fruit shell pieces that can tear skin. And skip alcohol products when possible; these can take off the top layer of your skin and cause your glands to product more oil, clogging pores in the process. If you do spot acne-troubled areas, do NOT mess with them. Remember that these are already weeks in the making, and squeezing or picking blemishes can force the infected area to regress back inside, further troubling the region and possibly leave a scar. If necessary, seek help from a dermatologist for alternative treatments.

5. Shaving - Shaving for both genders is actually an excellent way of exfoliating or removing dead skin to help with the prevention and spreading of acne instead of leaving the remains to clog pores. And for some light acne cases already in process, shaving can help rid whiteheads and blackheads from the face. A word of caution: for areas with infection or high inflammatory activity (redness, sensitive, open acne, sores, etc.), do not shave. Or at the very least, use a shaving cream for sensitive skin!

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Tips For Beautiful Skin

For most women, part of the morning and evening routines involve a skincare regimen of applying creams, moisturizers, tonics, lotions, and the like. Why do women put themselves through this? They do it primarily to combat the signs of aging, and to maintain youthful looks and beautiful skin! It is a safe bet, however, that most women haven't put much thought into what is in the products that they are using.

Some women probably do not realize that what they are putting on their skin may actually be undermining what they are trying to prevent to begin with. In fact the average woman puts twelve products on her skin daily, most of which contain harmful chemical preservatives. Dr. Myron Wentz, say about beauty : "Some say that beauty is only skin deep. Nonsense! I believe that true beauty is a reflection of true health, and true health begins deep inside each and every cell in the body. But true health and true beauty have an outer component, which is why we require protection from environmental insults such as solar radiation, pollutants in our environment and the drying effects of air. . . The fact is you simply cannot contain a healthy body if your skin isn't healthy. And your skin can't be healthy if your are subjecting it to toxic substances that are ultimately absorbed into your body."

So, what can women do? How can they combat environmental pollutants, the affect of solar radiation, and the drying effects of air? How can they be sure they are using the very best products on their skin so they can be healthy inside and out? Here are 7 tips to assist in this process:

1. Be very aware of what is in skincare products. Use products that are all natural as much as possible.

2. Look for products that contain Dermal Surface Renewal Technology. DSR smoothes away existing signs of aging such as laugh lines, crows feet, and dullness.

3. Use products that have regenisomes. Regenisomes penetrate the skin to speed cell renewal after sun exposure. They also use the light of photosomes to undo sun damage, and have ultrasomes to renew skin while sleeping.

4. Find products with Proteo-C and Proflavonol-T. These two vitamins protect the skin from premature aging caused by the sun, pollution, and other environmental factors. They also provide advanced nutrition to the skin to keep it appearing smooth and firm.

5. If possible, use products that are paraben free. Parabens are synthetic chemical preservatives that are widely used in personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, hair styling products, make up, facial masks, skin lotions and creams, and deodorants. They also are typically ingredients in baby lotions, shampoos, and other personal care products for infants and children. In addition, parabens are in many foods and pharmaceutical products. Researchers are beginning to find parabens in benign and malignant human breast tumors. While some studies have challenged their toxicity in many products and question their long term affect on humans, using products that are paraben free can eliminate the risk of exposure to this harmful chemical.

6. Drink plenty of water! Water hydrates skin and hair as well as flushes toxins out of the body.

7. Limit stress or learn to manage it effectively. Stress is harmful both emotionally and physically. Find that stress reliever activity that works best and use it on a daily basis!

Follow the above tips to true beauty and health.

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tips to relieve migraine headaches

Most people just take a pain pill, but how safe is that? If you are worried about taking potentially dangerous medications for your migraine headaches maybe you should try one of the many safe and effective natural approaches that are available today.

There are many new migraine headache treatmentsavailable that can be both safe and effective. Natural treatments for migraine headaches are usually safer and cheaper than traditional pain medications. And in many instances they can relieve pain just as well or even better than prescription or non-prescription drugs. The possibility of a negative reaction to a safe and natural migraine headache treatment is still there, but it is less with most natural treatment methods than it is with pain-relieving medications.

Every person on the face of the earth is unique. Their body chemistry is different than anyone else's. One person may find relief from their migraine headaches with one type of treatment while someone else may try that same treatment and find no relief at all. No two people will experience the same reaction from the same treatment. But why is that?

Every body is made up of a mixture of chemicals. Every person produces certain chemicals in their body so that they will be able to function at their best. Histamines will increase gastric secretion and dilate the capillaries. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas and helps regulate the blood sugar levels. Hormones are produced by the body for many different functions. Adrenaline (epinephrine) is produced in response to stress. Every body is unique and produces different chemicals in differing amounts. When a person takes aspirin (a chemical) for their migraine headaches it changes the chemical make-up of that person's body.

You've always heard that when two chemicals, in the same amounts, at the same temperature, etc. are mixed together they will cause the same reaction. That may be true, but when one chemical (such as aspirin) is taken by two separate people their reactions will never be exactly the same because no two people have identical chemicals in their body. One person taking aspirin will not have the same reaction as someone else taking aspirin. And it's the same with natural migraine headache treatments. Since no two people are identical no two people will respond exactly the same to a treatment method for migraine headaches.

So just because one migraine headache treatment does not work for one person does not mean it won't work for your migraine headaches. There are many effective alternatives to taking medications when it comes to relieving migraine headaches. You just have to try one for yourself to see if it will work for you.

One natural and popular treatment method for migraine headaches is chiropractic care, orchiropractic manipulations. Studies have shown that over 80% of headache patients find some type of relief for their headaches with chiropractic treatment. And chiropractic treatment has been shown to be extremely safe. Spinal problems cause headaches and when these spinal problems are treated by chiropractors a high percentage of their patients experience relieve from their pain.

Another natural way to relieve migraine headaches is biofeedback. This is a safe and potentially effective way to eliminate pain. Biofeedback is not actually a treatment, but a training program designed to help a person develop the ability to control their autonomic (involuntary) nervous system. Functions that are normally automatic in the body, such as blood pressure regulation or heart rate can be controlled voluntarily. This technique makes it possible for a person to control their own heart rate, blood pressure, skin temperature or relaxation of their muscles.

It's no secret that stress causes muscle tension. And nobody will deny that muscle tension causes pain and headaches. And it's also a fact that by relaxing this muscle tension, especially in the neck and head, it is possible to relieve the migraine headaches or neck pain that is being caused by the tension. With biofeedback the machinery is not always necessary. Once the biofeedbacktechnique is learned there is no longer any need for the equipment. The patient with migraine headaches can now produce the desired effect at any time. A person that has been trained withbiofeedback can control some of their bodily functions, such as muscle relaxation, which can help relieve their headache pain.

Another cause of headaches can be the intake of too much salt. Some people just can't get enough of it. They pour it onto their food with wreckless abandon. And too much salt can and does cause headaches. What's the solution? Simply lessening the salt intake can sometimes prevent the headaches from occurring.

Food sensitivities have also been shown to cause migraine headaches in some people. Foods such as cheese, alcohol, MSG (monosodium glutamate - a food additive), yeast, wheat, nuts, avocados, beans, bananas, oranges (and other citrus fruits), pork, vinegar (and pickled foods), dairy products, caffeine, chocolate, onions and others can cause migraines. Foods that cause migraine headaches are called "migraine triggers" People who experience migraine headaches because of food allergies can reduce or eliminate their pain by eliminating the foods that cause the headaches.

It sounds simple, but it takes a little detective work to figure out which foods, if any, are causingthe migraine headaches. So how can you determine which foods are the culprits? The logical way is to keep a diary of what you eat and when. Get a small notebook, with each page representing one day, and make three columns on each of the pages. The first column on the left side of the page will contain the hours in the day. The second column down the middle of the page will be a list of the foods eaten that day. And the third column on the right side of the page will list the symptoms (headaches) that you experience.

Whenever you experience a migraine headache write "migraine headache" or "headache" in the right (symptoms) column that corresponds with the time (in the left column) your headache began. For example, if you started feeling pain from one of your migraine headaches at 2 PM you would write "headache" in the right (symptoms) column directly across from 2 PM in the left (time) column.

Once you've had enough time to experience a few migraine headaches you will be able to examine your food diary to determine which foods you ate shortly before you began experiencing your pain. For example, if you had 3 migraine headaches over a one-month period, and you had milk shortly before each of the migraine attacks, milk may be the culprit. It may take a few weeks or even a few months to come to any conclusions, but over time, by figuring out which foods or ingredients in these foods, are causing your pain, you will be able to eliminate these ingredients and relieve your pain caused by these foods.

Probably the most common cause of headaches is just plain old stress. People who experience tension in their lives can get headaches from their increased tension. Stress can be caused by many things including work-related stress or family-related stress. And although it's not always possible to eliminate the cause of the stress it is often possible to relieve the muscle tension and pain that originates from the stress.

Biofeedback training (as explained above) is one way to help reduce stress. Other ways are taking a warm bath or shower, lying down and relaxing in a quiet dark room, having someone massage your neck and head (temporal region) muscles to help relieve your tension and muscle spasms or placing something cold (ice) on the back of the neck (at the base of the skull). When using ice it should not be placed directly on the skin. Some wet paper towels that have had the water wrung out of them should be placed between the ice and the skin. Regular exercise can also, over time, reduce tension.

There are many other natural treatment methods out there for you to try. If you have headaches it may be beneficial for you to try some of these treatments or search for others on your own. But as a word of advice, it is always a good idea to talk with a chiropractor or medical doctor before treating yourself for a health condition.

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Healthy teeth for the great smile

There she is, across the crowded room. She is a vision, the girl of your dreams. She gives you the eye as you walk closer. Her eyes are a beautiful sky blue and her hair is perfection. You reach out your hand to introduce yourself. She could be the one. You picture your future children but more importantly you picture how jealous your buddies will be when they see her with you. Then she smiles and suddenly your perfect girl is not so perfect.

We see them everywhere, on television, in movie theatres, and on the cover of magazines. That’s right, I’m talking about a shiny white smile. All the actors have perfect smiles. Of course most celebrities have spent many years and thousands of dollars to get those incredible smiles because they know that a white smile can make or break a career and even a relationship. But anyone can have a great set of teeth at a fraction of the cost celebrities spend.

Everyone would love to have great smiles like their favorite actor. However not everyone is born with wonderful smiles and strong healthy teeth. There are millions of Americans without health insurance let alone dental coverage. Millions of Americans simply cannot afford insurance. It comes down to, do we buy food or insurance. Do we pay the electric bill or get insurance. This should not be the case. Dental and medical insurance should be affordable, even for the working poor.

Even without dental coverage there are things everyone can do regularly. While searching for thatperfect smile. Obviously the most important thing is to brush 2 or 3 times a day, preferably after every meal. Flossing everyday is also a good, inexpensive way to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you have healthy white teeth you just feel better about yourself. It gives you a level of self-confidence that you will have for as long as you take care of them. There is nothing better in your everyday life than having self-esteem.

Having this high level of confidence will help you in your career and your personal relationships. Think about the first time you see someone of the opposite sex whom you are attracted to. One of the first things you notice is their smile; well, hopefully they are smiling at you. Walking around town everyday we notice people with nice teeth. They don’t put their hand up to their face when they laugh. They aren’t going out of their way to cover their teeth with their mouths. They are generally more outgoing than people with poor teeth.

So just remember, rich or poor, working or not, there is no better gift you can give yourself thanhealthy teeth for your whole life. Even if you have to put away a dollar a week until you can afford to see a dentist, you should do it. Then when you see the woman of your dreams you will be able charm her with your perfect smile. And until that day comes, keep on brushing and flossing.

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How to Prevent Oily and Acne

Facial treatments is required for half among women. In addition to preventing it from dull and delay wrinkles, facial will also look more youthful skin because still in good shape and not greasy. In applying the therapy to treat the face, we mustuse appropriate methods so that all is not misplaced. Because if excessive, it willonly make the skin becomes dry and steps to be taken should also be done with the patient and patience.

The skin on the face is very sensitive and can not be arbitrary use soap. Shouldbe used to match with your skin type. Actually a lot of hell to take care of facial skin to keep it beautiful. One is the natural way or to maintain a diet andnutritional intake fitting. Natural tips to take care of the facial skin can mate a look at some of the information below :

# How to Smooth Skin facial From Outside
These tips are very easy, there is a time dependent mate or not to implement it.Because some of these natural ingredients are used function as a body scrubwhich was wrapped in the skin area. The material is also not difficult for us to be able to. Either that use traditional egg whites, salt, Aloe Vera, Lime and otherswho can not mention one by one. All of these materials can mate turns everydayuse. In eggs, the protein content is very good for making skin remains taut andalso removes fine wrinkles on the forehead and eyelids. Likewise othermaterials. Aloe vera for refreshing, salt removes dead skin cells, Orangescleanse and eliminate black spots.

# Natural Medicines to smooth the skin
This natural remedy is actually very easy to come by, and some of which we have already mentioned above. There are lemon, aloe vera, fruit tomatoes, and many others. In lime, we can use it with a warm drink made. The trick issqueezed orange juice in a glass and pour or flush with boiling water, then drinkwhile warm. In aloe vera, we can also use meat as an ingredient juice drinks.Take some of the petiole, peeled and grab the meat. Blender until smooth by adding a little sugar and salt. Then drink regularly every day. For tomatoes, freebuddy would be consumed in any way. Whether it is mixed with vegetables, injuice, or made sauce.

With all the material that we have mentioned above, we have been able to makeour skin flushed, glowing and youthful. However, to complete and clarify, Maybe next time we'll connect or update the article Caring for Oily and Acne becomemore perfect. But this time we both ends meet for first yes ...! Do not forgetshared also to other friends. And hopefully help and can be useful for manypeople. Thank you!

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Beauty Tips for Glowing Skin

Beauty Tips for Glowing Skin - The skin is bright and dazzling indeed highly coveted by all women. So that not a few of them are willing to spend so much money to change skin color to be more perfect. There is no doubt that skin color becomes one needed to gain confidence. And here is the question for us. Anynatural ingredients that can brighten skin color? And how to make your skinbright blush? Step in skin care is very tricky, therefore, a lot of activities ormaterials needed. But not as complicated and expensive drugs made from chemicals that have been widely sold in shops and in place - the skin whiteningproviders. One of them is beauty salon and home.

Actually there are some easy steps that you should know in treating skin toremain bright, using natural materials that can be obtained from fruits andvegetables that can be obtained easily in the mini market. The skin is meant toinclude the face, hands, feet, and other body parts. As for how and materials suitable for skin lightening are as follows :

Brighten skin with fruit
How to lighten the skin can be done by using various fruits such as tomatoes andlemon. Using tomatoes for skin whitening can be done by softening tomatoes,can be in a blender or grated. After that mix 3 drops of lemon juice and rose water. Stir all of the ingredients and apply on the face and neck. Wait 15 minutesand rinse thoroughly with cold water.

Next is to whiten skin that does not look striped. This can be done by using an avocado or a mixture of lemon juice and egg. This whitening cream can youmake by mixing lime juice and egg white. Beat both the material and heat using a pan.

Wait a while, until the mixture looks solid or thickened. enter the cream in the container to cool. Apply the cream every time you want to shower twice a day tobrighten your skin. After about 15 minutes you can bathe and rinse residual impurities caused natural cream earlier. Try to use a towel so that the cleaning isperfect.

Brighten the skin using a yam. Materials that this one has a good vitamin andcalcium enough to whiten the skin. By using the results of the grated yam as ascrub on the entire body in order to get a white and bright. Wait a little bit dry, in order to absorb and remove the dirt on the skin and then rinse thoroughly.Substances contained in the yam is not only able to whiten the skin, but alsoprovide a cool and refreshing effect. It is suitable for your newly exposed to direct sunlight or after of sunbathing at the beach.

Just as an aside, perhaps at the beginning of the use of lime or lemon on yourskin will feel sore. But you do not need to be confused and worried, because it is one of the cleaning effect which works very well on your skin.

That is our discussion about Beauty Tips for Glowing Skin, may be helpful and useful for you. So first and see you at the next tips.

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How to Get Rid of Cellulite

Cellulitis - Beauty tips will discuss about how and easy steps to eliminate andget rid of cellulite from your body. Cellulite can be caused by many things andactivities as well as the pattern of our lives that are not appropriate. So that the appearance of cellulite is not spared again. It is most common in women whohave given birth and also for women who have excess weight or obesity. Celluliteis a small strokes as cracked skin. And it is very disturbing appearance, especially for those of you who like to wear revealing clothes like shorts thatshowed thigh. So to do therapy and eliminate cellulite is very important andneeds to be studied so that you are more confident with your appearance thoughalso due to give birth or obesity.


How to Get Rid of Cellulite
Having a body that weighs excess will greatly affect your performance style, in addition to the excess weight will also cause a variety of problems of chronicdisease and other hormonal disorders. and between health problems can also be caused due to excess weight is cellulite. Cellulite is a form of white streaksthat appear due to hormonal disorders. Besides cellulite can also be caused by other factors, such as diet is not good and unhealthy lifestyle, the age factor /age and genetic predisposition. If you are accustomed to eating fatty foods andfast, then it is likely that you will experience the problem of cellulite on the body,such as the thighs, abdomen, armpits and other limbs.

But there are some other things or common factor can trigger cellulite on the body and it is due to the accumulation of toxins in the body. The poison is able toenter the body through the media or additives in your food intake, alcohol,cigarettes or environmental pollution. If all these things are not addressed and is not offset by the intake of nutritious foods, it is possible that the toxins willaccumulate and form cellulite under your skin due to the accumulation of excess fat in your body. And to overcome and get rid of cellulite can actually be done in many ways and steps. One of them is the exercise that allows to burn fat. But for most women who are obese, it is very difficult because the body feels too heavyand tired. So they prefer shortcuts such as liposuction and also using drugs thatthey did not think about the impact and side effects will be caused.

How to get rid of cellulite with easy steps
There are many ways to get rid of cellulite from your body. So you can make one of the alternatives before you use drugs. And this step is healthier and also more natural than drugs already using chemicals. Curious? The following tips!
Avoid fast food or instant foods, because it will only accelerate the process of the formation of fat in your body. 

Regular exercise, it will help you burn fat fast.
Augment drinking water, water can prevent you from dehydration.Other benefits can also be obtained because the water could alsoneutralize and wash off the dirt.
Increase consumption of vitamins that contain lots of calcium,potassium, lycopene, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E,selenium and vodium. Because all of these substances are able to assist you in dislodge and remove cellulite.

In addition to therapy and activities as described above, there are natural stepsyou can take to get rid of cellulite on the skin of the abdomen, thighs and othermembers of your body, curious about the natural ingredients? The followingsteps and ingredients you should do!

Using olive oil and coffee grounds, it can do with the mixing of the two materials. Then apply on skin areas that are cellulite. While waiting to dry, you also while doing massage gently and evenly in order fromthe top down.

Using aloe vera gel, this step is very easy to apply. Simply take onestalk of aloe vera and then peeled to the remaining flesh alone.Furthermore puree until it turns into a gel form. Apply on the skincellulite while doing massage evenly. Wait for it to dry and then rinse thoroughly. This way you can do on a daily basis or also in your spare time.That our discussion on How to Get Rid of Cellulite, hopefully can help and also beneficial for you. Good luck!

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How to avoid wrinkle around the eyes

Your eyes demand attention whenever you are talking to someone or even glancing in their direction. They are an important feature of your face and the skin around the eyescan bring the eyes to healthy life or contribute to a dull, lifeless look.

Naturally as you age the skin surrounding the eyes develops fine lines and deeper wrinkles. This is because the delicate skin around the eyes is very different to the rest of the skin on your face. It is much thinner and in fact has very few oil glands which can keep it naturally moisturized. This means its dries out faster and being thin, if not treated gently can stretch and tear, causing bags and sagging.

For this reason is it important to treat the eye area gently and don’t wipe or rub the eyes harshly, instead just patting the area without pulling is recommended.

Puffiness around the eyes is common on waking but can remain throughout the day for a variety of reasons including tiredness, smoking, drinking alcohol, diet and even hormonal changes. If you do have a problem with puffy eyes try elevating your head slightly at night on a higher pillow and drinking plenty of water throughout the day to cleanse out your blood system. One cause of puffiness can be as simple as the cream you are using. Eyes are naturally sensitive and will water continuously to cleanse them of impurities. When using creams around the eye area make sure you don’t apply them too closely to the eye and seek out natural skin care creams without harsh chemicals and additives.

The cream will ‘creep about 1 centimeter by itself so just apply creams on the bone below the eye area. The cream will make its way further on the skin but not into the eyes themselves. When applying eye cream place a little of the cream onto your ring finger and gently pat the cream around the eye and dab gently to absorb, do not rub. You only need to apply a tiny amount of cream around the eye to bring satisfactory results in fact too much cream can irritate and cause the puffiness you are trying to avoid.

Use only natural eye cream that can be used safely around the eye area without causing irritation and included in the ingredients are Jojoba and Avocado oils as well as Vitamins A and E, these combine to treat fine lines and wrinkles effectively and moisturize and balance the skin around the eyes.

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Deadly Eating Disorders

Healthy eating is very important for our everyday lives, but unfortunately, many people develop problems with body image with prevent them from this healthy eating lifestyle.Eating disorders vary greatly from person to person, but one thing remains constant—they are very detrimental to a person’s health. If you or someone you know suffers from aneating disorder, it is important to seek help as soon as possible.

The first kind of eating disorder that a person may develop is anorexia. Anorexia occurs when someone is overly concerned with weight and simply refuses to eat. Someone suffering from this disease usually tries to hide it by discarding the food without anyone knowing, cutting the food into small pieces to make it look smaller, or lying about skipping entire meals. Anorexia is dangerous because it does not allow a person to lose weight in a healthy way. Cutting fat out of a diet is fine, but not getting enough proteins, vitamins, minerals, water, and other nutrients can make your body lose muscle weight and weaken.

Another major type of eating disorder is bulimia. While you may notice an anorexic person losing lots of weight in a hurry, someone who has bulimia may or may not be losing weight. If a person has bulimia, he or she does not have the will power to give up foods, but instead vomits or uses laxatives after meals to rid the body of these foods. Like anorexia, this can rob the body of key nutrients, and it can also lead to problems in the digestive system, throat, and mouth, which are not made for regular induced vomiting.

The third main type of eating disorder is binge eating. This is a combination of anorexia andbulimia in most cases. A binge eater will, like a bulimic, not deprive his- or herself from food. In fact, someone who is a binge eater will eat enormous amounts of food in a single sitting, and often these foods are not high in nutritional value. Instead of vomiting, a binge eater will then refuse to eat at all and exercise rigorously for a day or two, but then slip into a binge once again. This leads to major problems with weight.

Eating disorders can effect bother males and females, as well as people of any race, ethnicity, or age. Most commonly, victims of eating disorders are teen and young adult girls. Many people die every year due to complications with eating disorders, but if you or someone you know suffers from this problem, help is available.

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What is Cellulite ?

Cellulite is the dimpled appearance of skin on the thighs of women. It also occurs on the buttocks. As women age, cellulite tends to increase. It looks like orange peel. The skin is not smooth, but has dimples on it. That is because of the uneven fat distribution below the skin layer.

Cellulite is a problem of displacement of fat below the skin. As we age, the dermal layer loses collagen and strength. As the dermal layer loses collagen, a shift takes place in the way the fat is placed below the skin. This uneven fat causes the dimples. If you believe that getting liposuction done will help, please drop the thought. It does not. The fat distribution cannot be reversed. Cellulite is something like wrinkles on the face. As we age, the collagen breaks down and reduces and we get wrinkles. Cellulite is similar. The only difference is that wrinkles can be treated easily while cellulite cannot be treated that easily. The way we get wrinkles on the face, we get Cellulite on thighs and buttocks. Why only women get it and not men is another question that will be answered below.

Cellulite cannot be prevented. There is no difference in the Cellulite fat and other body fat. The difference lies in the way the fat is laid out below the skin. That causes the dimples. Cellulite does not depend upon the weight. Even underweight women can get it. Cellulite depends on genetics, hormones and aging. Men rarely get it.

There are no treatments for cellulite. Some massages can help but only for few days. There is nopermanent cure, though supplements, pills and creams are being sold claiming cellulite cure. People talk of different diet that will help treating cellulite. Creams are sold promising cellulite free appearance. Alternative therapies are suggested. Because there is no sure cure for cellulite, innocent customers are made to believe many things. Please don't try anything unless your doctor says- yes. Cellulite cannot be treated that easily.

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About PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome

Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS is experienced by an estimated 85 percent of all women at some point during their lives. PMS is an umbrella term used to describe a number of physical and emotional changes that women undergo in the days between ovulation and the onset of the monthly period. These changes are attributed to changing hormone levels in the body.

Increased levels of certain hormones may result in specificPMS symptoms. The secretion of too much prolactin from the pituitary gland causes breast tenderness. Excessive prolactin secretion can also interfere with ovulation and may result in irregular periods. Another hormone, aldosterone, is secreted by the adrenal glands.Aldosterone levels normally increase after ovulation.

This hormone acts by causing fluid retention, which in turn leads to bloating, headaches andbreast swelling in some women. The brain does not utilize the mood-stabilizing neurotransmitter serotonin efficiently in some women, resulting in depression or anxiety. Endorphins, which are natural mood enhancers, may be secreted in reduced amounts by the pituitary gland, contributing to depression and to increased pain sensitivity. Increased sensitivity to insulin may result in episodes of low blood sugar, which in turn may increase irritability.

It is not fully understood why some women experience PMS, and others don’t. Women with a close blood relative who also has PMS are more likely to suffer from PMS themselves. The types and severity of symptoms vary from one woman to the next. A more severe form of PMS is calledpremenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD.

In general, PMS tends to become worse the closer a woman gets to menopause. PMS-like symptoms can also be triggered when a woman undergoes major hormonal changes (such as those that occur during pregnancy), when on hormonal contraceptives or after a miscarriage orchildbirth.

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How to make Flying easier

There's no denying that it has become more and more difficult to fly without running into snags or problems with the airport or theairlines. Enduring the line at the security check point in someairports is enough to put some passengers in a bad mood. However, despite all of the inconveniences that come with flying, it is a necessity. There are several things that can be done to make flying easier and more hassle free, and all that is involved is a little bit of common sense and planning.


1. Get to the Airport Early 
Arriving at the airport early is a no-brainer, especially when the airlines tell passengers to arrive at least two hours prior to a flight's departure time. However, there are many people who refuse to heed this request, and arrive at the airport just several minutes before a flight is scheduled to leave. If there is a line at the check-in counter or at security, this can create a very stressful situation. Not only may the flight be missed, but a new flight must be booked, and the passengers will probably have to travel stand-by on a later flight with no guarantee of a seat until the very last minute.

2. Take a Morning Flight. 
Leaving on an early flight does not necessarily mean a 4 a.m. flight must be chosen. However, flights that leave first thing in the morning are less likely to be running late, and they are less likely to be affected by weather problems across the country and/or other planes that may be delayed at other airports. Also, if for some reason the first flight of the day is canceled or delayed, there will probably be several other flights throughout the day that, if necessary, can be taken instead.

3. Try Not to Fly During "Rush Hour" 
Airports, like highways, have rush hours. Typically, rush hour in the morning is from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and in the afternoon from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. These are the hours when airports are the most crowded with people waiting for flights. Crowds mean longer lines at the security check points, more people in the restrooms, more people waiting in restaurant lines, and more people taking up seats in the waiting areas. Flying at a NON-rush hour time of day can alleviate the need to stand in lines and sit with crowds.

4. Try to Take Non-Stop Flights 
Obviously, when a non-stop flight is taken, there is less risk of being delayed. Taking off and landing both take quite a bit of time, so avoiding having to do this twice is recommended. There will always be destinations when a non-stop flight is not available, but there are plenty of cities where non-stop flights are just as common as those that stop. It may even be worth a few extra dollars to book a non-stop flight to avoid an unneeded hassle and the possibility of being delayed.

5. Book Connections with Enough Time 
If a non-stop flight is not available to a desired destination, make sure to schedule enough time in between flights. When airlines book flights, they often have a layover requirement of 30 or 45 minutes between connections. However, this is often not enough time if the original flight arrives late. In order to avoid this stress, try to schedule connecting flights with at least an hour to spare between the arrival time of the first flight and the departure time of the connecting flight.

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Living with Breast Cancer

As the name suggests it’s a cancer in the breast of a person. Previously only female species were observed effected by thisdisease but in the recent years it is found that some of the males are also falling prey to breast cancer. This disease is generally seen among matured women in the age group of 50 years and above. Every year lots of women become victim ofbreast cancer that ultimately leads to their death.

Medical science has not yet reached to the roots of thisdisease, however during the recent years The scientists and experts in the related fields are continuously progressing in the fight against breast cancer. Today one can find many options in the treatment of breast cancer and can opt according to the stage and requirements of the disease.

Stages of breast cancer 
The disease of breast cancer can be divided into many stages according to the symptoms and the nature of occurrence. The measure of the tumor inside the breast also plays an important role in deciding the stage of the disease. The different stages can be described into three parts as follows:

- Early stage- The early stage of breast cancer can be subdivided into these three different stages:

Stage 0- in this stage there is no evidence of cancer cells breaking through the normal tissue.
Stage I- In this stage the cancer cells are seen breaking through or invading the neighboring tissue and in this stage the tumor measure upto 2 cm.
Stage II- In this stage the tumor measure at least 2cm or upto 5cm and the cancer start spreading in the lymph nodes under the arm on the same side of the cancer.
- Lower stage- The lower stage of breast cancer is divided into sub stages described as under:

Stage III A- In this stage the tumor measures more then 5cm and the cancer spread through the lymph nodes and the nodes are sticking to the surrounding tissues.
Stage III B- In this stage a tumor of any size start spreading in the breast skin, lymph nodes and includes inflammatory breast cancer.
- Advanced Stage- the advanced stage of breast cancer known as the stage IV is the most crucial stage of breast cancer where the tumor spreads beyond the breast, underarm, and internal mammary lymph nodes. The tumor can also spread to lungs, liver, bones or brains ultimately leading to death of the person.

Symptoms and diagnosis of Breast Cancer
There are many symptoms showing the occurrence of breast cancer, listed as under:

Inverted nipple
Nipple discharge
Nipple rash
Cysts
Breast painThe above symptoms if observed the person should immediately consult a doctor and should discuss about the required treatment. The best treatment of breast cancer is the early detection of thedisease. However now days one can choose from much diagnosis available namely surgery,radiotherapy, tomoxifen drug, chemotherapy etc and can easily get rid of this disease and can even prevent it from occurrence in the near future.

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Enam Kesalahan Dilakukan Usai Olahraga

Melakukan latihan terbaik teratur merupakan hal yang fantastis. Tetapi jika Anda melakukan kesalahan pasca latihan tertentu, maka usaha Anda untuk sehat akan sia-sia. Karena itu, tubuh Anda perlu untuk dipulihkan dari setiap sesi latihan dan bersiap-siap untuk tantangan yang lebih besar. Berdasarkan fakta, setiap sesi latihan metodenya akan menyiksa tubuh Anda, sehingga akan lebih banyak menahan dan lebih stres.

Tetapi, apabila Anda tidak menciptakan kondisi yang ideal bagi tubuh Anda untuk memulihkan kembali, latihan tidak akan menghasilkan apa-apa. Dengan kata lain, rutinitas pasca latihan sama pentingnya dengan saat Anda latihan. Jangan pernah mengabaikannya, karena tubuh Anda akan lebih menderita, jika beberapa praktek pasca latihan dasar tidak diikuti.

1. Melewatkan proses pendinginan
Begitu latihan berat, itu sangat penting untuk mendinginkan tubuh Anda. Ini adalah proses untuk mengembalikan tekanan darah dan detak jantung ke tingkat normal, sehingga risiko cedera akan berkurang. Anda dapat melakukan gerakan-gerakan ringan setelah latihan untuk membawa tubuh Anda ke tingkat normal.

2. Tinggal terlalu lama menggunakan pakaian berkeringat
Begitu selesai latihan, Anda harus cepat menghapus dan mengganti pakaian Anda yang berkeringat. Pakaian berkeringat yang berkembang biak bakteri dan jamur. Mengenakan pakaian berkeringan, dapat meningkatkan kemungkinan infeksi kulit. Ini adalah salah satu kesalahan umum pasca latihan. Pastikan setelah selesai olahraga, Anda mengganti pakaian olahraga dan secepatnya mencucinya.

3. Tidak mandi
Mandi sama pentingnya dengan mengganti pakaian berkeringat dan mencucinya. Jika Anda tidak mandi, Anda tidak bisa menyingkirkan sisa keringat pada tubuh Anda. Jika Anda membiarkan lapisan keringat di tubuh Anda, berarti mengizinkan pertumbuhan bakteri. Jika Anda mandi dengan benar setelah latihan, Anda akan merasa segar. Dengan begitu kulit Anda menjadi sehat.

4. Minum alkohol
Salah satu kesalahan besar setelah latihan adalah untuk minum alkohol. Tubuh Anda gagal mengembalikan kondisi tubuh setelah latihan, jika Anda minum alkohol. Selain itu, tubuh Anda akan mengalami dehidrasi jika Anda minum alkohol setelah latihan berat. Jadi, jangan pernah pergi ke pub  setelah selesai olahraga. Tunggu sampai kondisi tubuh Anda rileks dengan baik.

5. Tidak minum air
Ini adalah salah satu kesalahan pasca latihan. Hal ini sangat penting untuk menghindari dehidrasi tubuh Anda dengan baik setelah latihan. Begitu latihan selesai, pertama mengikuti proses pendinginan dan melakukan istirahat. Setelah tubuh Anda akan kembali normal, minum air dan kemudian tubuh menjadi rileks.

6. Melewatkan tidur
Ini adalah salah satu kesalahan pasca latihan terburuk. Tidak cukup tidur setelah olah raga akan menjadi kontra produktif untuk pemulihan Anda. Seperti diketahui bahwa tubuh menyembuhkan dirinya sendiri dan perbaikan jaringan otot robek saat tidur. Jika Anda tidak tidur dengan baik, berarti tidak membiarkan tubuh Anda untuk melakukan pemulihan dengan baik.

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Kisah Umi Diselamatkan Seekor Ular saat Tsunami Aceh

Banyak kisah yang terjadi 10 tahun lalu, saat gelombangtsunami meluluhlantakkan Aceh. Namun banyak juga kisah gaib di luar nalar manusia, seperti yang dialami Umi Kalsum (58).

Nenek berusia 58 tahun yang dikenal dengan panggilan Mak Sum ini selamat dari maut berkat bantuan seekor ular.

Pada Minggu pagi 26 Desember 10 tahun silam, Umi Kalsum menuturkan, ia sedang asyik menanam bunga di perkarangan rumahnya di Desa Alu Naga, Kabupaten Aceh Besar. "Saya memang suka bunga sejak dari gadis," ujar Umi, Rabu (24/12/2014).

Namun tiba-tiba bumi bergoyang dihempas gempa berkekuatan 9,1 skala Richter. Beberapa menit setelah gempa orang berlarian sambil berteriak air laut naik. "Mak jangan lari, kata anak saya, itu air laut sudah naik. [Tapi] Saya lari sama cucu saya yang saat itu umurnya 5 tahun," cerita Umi.

Belum jauh Umi berlari, tiba-tiba tubuhnya terhempas gelombang tsunami, cucunya terlepas dari genggaman tangannya.

"Kami sudah teraduk-aduk dalam air, sesaat sempat saya liat cucu saya dalam air, saya coba raih tapi tidak dapat, yang ada tangan saya kesangkut di pagar, ini hampir putus," kisah Umi.

Umi Kalsum pun hilang kesadarannya karena terombang-ambing gelombang pekat tsunami. "Saya sadar pertama sudah di jembatan ini (Jembatan Kajhu), ya subhanallah mulut ular itu di depan mata saya, tubuh saya itu dililitnya," ujar Umi Kalsum dalam bahasa Aceh.

Umi tidak tahu sejak kapan ular tersebut bersamanya, "Ada yang lihat orang sini, katanya saya dibawa ular hingga ke tengah sungai, dipikir saya sudah nggak selamat," ucap dia.

Dikira Pohon Pisang
Permukiman Umi Kalsum berada kurang lebih 100 meter dari pinggiran Pantai Kuala Alu Naga. Awalnya, Umi Kalsum mengira ular tersebut hanyalah sebatang pohon pisang.

"Warnanya loreng, sampai di jembatan itu saya sudah sadar, begitu lihat kepala ular, yasubhanallah, saya cuma berucap selamatkan saya ke darat ya meutuah (mulia)," kenang Umi. Ular tersebut sebesar tiang listrik.

Saat tubuh Umi dalam lilitan ular tersebut, Umi sempat melihat mayat-mayat korban tsunami berhanyutan dengan sampah memenuhi Krueng (sungai) Aceh yang bermuara ke lautan Alu Naga.

"Begitu saya ucapkan selamatkan saya ya meutuah (mulia), ular itu langsung nyelam dalam air, dengan posisi tubuh saya masih dililit, sampai saya sangkut dengan sampah di kawasan sungai Lamyong, itu saya masih dililit," kata Umi.

Sesampainya Umi di kawasan Sungai Lamyong, beberapa menit kemudian seorang remaja melemparkannya sehelai baju kaos, disusul seorang wanita yang memberikannya sehelai gorden untuk menutupi tubuhnya.

"Baju saya udah koyak semuanya, tinggal benang di leher saja," imbuh Umi.

Ditumpuk Mayat
Setelah Umi menutupi tubuhnya barulah datang 3 pemuda, yang menurutnya ketiga pemuda itu merupakan relawan Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI).

"Ditarik badan saya dari lilitan ular, tiba-tiba ular itu melepas saya dengan meluruskan tubuhnya, dan pergi entah ke mana," lanjut Umi.

"Sempat saya bilang sama anak itu, pas ditarik saya, nak ada ular, tidak apa-apa katanya dia nggak ganggu kita," cerita nenek yang juga kehilangan 30 sanak saudaranya saat tsunami menghantam desanya.

Selain itu Umi juga melihat ayam jago miliknya juga selamat berenang di atas sehelai papan tidur miliknya. "Ayam meutuah (mulia) itu juga selamat di atas papan tidur saya, itulah mungkin kuasa Allah," ujar Umi.

Setelah diselamatkan relawan PMI, Umi sempat mendapatkan perawatan. Namun karena kondisi saat itu tidak kondusif dan tubuhnya yang lelah, dia sempat tertidur di jalanan, hingga tubuhnya diangkut dan diletakkan dengan tumpukan mayat lainnya.

"Saya diangkut ke daerah kuburan T Nyak Arif ditumpukin saya dengan mayat di situ," tutur Umi.

Kini, setelah tsunami Aceh berlalu, Umi kembali lagi ke kampung halamannya menata kehidupan dan bergelut kembali dengan kegiatannya sama seperti sebelum terjadinya bencana tersebut.

"Kerjaan saya bidan kampung, obatin orang, mandiin mayat orang perempuan, cukur rambut bayi, hadiri kenduri gitu," pungkas Umi Kalsum. (Ans/Mut)

Sumber : http://news.liputan6.com/read/2151700/kisah-umi-diselamatkan-seekor-ular-saat-tsunami-aceh?p=2

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Penumpang Pesawat Nekat Buka Pintu Emergency Supaya Dapat Udara Segar

Ketika berada di dalam angkutan umum seperti bus, kereta api, kapal laut dan pesawat terbang, kita mesti menjaga keselamatan bersama. Sesulit dan tidak senyaman apapun tempat kita duduk, diharapkan kita tetap tenang. Namun kenyataannya tidak semua orang dapat memaklumi keadaan ini. Karena merasa pengap di dalam sebuah pesawat, seorang penumpang nekat membuka pintu darurat. Peristiwa ini terjadi pada Minggu 14 Desember.

Peristiwa ini terjadi pada sebuah penerbangan lokal Xiamen Airlines dari kota Hangzhou ke Chengdu. Penumpang lain dan pramugari yang melihat kejadian ini hanya bisa tertegun sejenak. Setelah pramugari berbicara dengan pria itu dan mengetahui alasan kenapa ia membuka pintu darurat, pramugari langsung memindahkan ia ke bangku yang lebih nyaman.

Pintu tersebut merupakan pintu keluar darurat yang berada di atas salah satu sayap. Beruntung peristiwa ini tidak membahayakan. Semua kru awak pesawat dengan cepat memeriksa bagian pintu namun tidak menemukan kerusakan sedikitpun "Tidak membahayakan, tidak buruk" ungkap seorang kru pesawat.

Meskipun pria yang diketahui baru pertama kali melakukan penerbangan ini telah melakukan hal berbahaya di dalam pesawat, maskapai yang bersangkutan tidak memberikan hukuman kepadanya. Banyak orang menganggap bahwa maskapai tersebut kurang tegas mengenai hal ini. Untuk pelanggaran yang dianggap dapat membahayakan orang lain seperti kejadian ini, seharusnya pelaku dikenakan denda 100.000 yuan atau setara dengan 200.000.000 rupiah.

Meskipun baru pertama kali naik pesawat, sikap baik sangat diperlukan. Jangan hanya karena ingin menghirup udara segar lalu berbuat nekat dan membahayakan semua orang. Semoga insiden seperti ini tidak pernah terjadi lagi

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EFEK NEGATIF MAKAN MIE INSTAN DAN CARA MEMASAKNYA AGAR LEBIH SEHAT

Siapa yang tak suka dengan mie instan. Selain enak, mie instan juga sangat mudah disajikan dan harganya yang murah. Meski punya kebutuhan karbohidrat yang pas, namun kandungan vitamin, mineral, dan protein yang ada di dalamnya sangat sedikit dan tidak pas memenuhi kebutuhan tubuh kita.

Tak hanya itu, sebenarnya dalam proses pembuatannya, mie instan tak hanya melibatkan tepung terigu, minyak sayur, dan garam saja. Namun juga beberapa tambahan zat aditif, seperti Natrium Polifosfat, Natrium Karbonat, dan juga kalium karbonat.
Sedangkan untuk bumbunya sendiri, terdapat campuran MSG yang tentu saja tidak baik jika terus-terusan masuk ke dalam tubuh. Dan mengonsumsi mie instan terlalu sering akan memberikan efek samping yang buruk.

Dikutip dari Sciencemix, Beberapa penyakit yang bisa hinggap jika kita terlalu sering mengonsumsi mie instan di antaranya adalah kanker usus dan juga kerusakan pada jaringan otak yang bisa membuat otak jadi lambat bekerja dan malnutrisi.

Beberapa tips yang bisa kita coba untuk meminimalisir dampak buruk setelah mengonsumsi mie instan antara lain memasaknya dengan 2 gelas air lebih banyak dari yang disarankan oleh kemasan mie tersebut dan juga menambahkan sayur-sayuran. Selain itu, disarankan juga untuk membuang air yang dimasak dengan mie dan menuangkan air hangat baru sebagai kuah.

Tapi bukankah lebih baik jika kita benar-benar mengurangi konsumsi mie instan dan makan makanan alami yang lebih sehat

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Ternyata Buah Lemon juga bisa untuk Kecantikan Alami

Lemon, buah kuning yang memiliki rasa asam segar ternyata tanpa diragukan lagi mengandung banyak manfaat untuk kecantikan. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan begitu banyaknya produk pelembab kulit yang mengandung ekstrak sari lemon.

1. Mengangkat kulit mati
Wajah yang terlihat kusam dan tidak segar bisa diatasi lewat rutin mencuci muka dengan perasan air lemon yang mengandung sedikit gula. Perawatan ini manjur untuk mengangkat kulit mati, sehingga wajah yang kusam berangsur secara periodik tampak lebih segar.

2. Mengurangi kerutan pada wajah
Masker yang terbuat dari “ramuan” air lemon dapat menyamarkan garis-garis keriput di wajah. Rebuslah sat cangkir susu murni, dua sendok air teh perasan jeruk lemon, satu sendok teh minuman beralkohol. Lalu aduk rata semuanya menjadi satu, dan diamkan beberapa saat pada suhu ruangan.

Selanjutnya, oleskan pada wajah Anda sebagai masker. Pusatkan di bagian wajah yang banyak kerutan. Setelah beberapa menit, bilang dengan air hangat hingga bersih.

3. Mencerahkan noda gelap
Usapkan irisan buah lemon pada noda gelap pada kulit wajah dan ketiak, diamkan selama 15 menit, kemudian bilas dengan air hangat. Untuk hasil yang maksimal, lakukan perawatan ini satu hari sekali.

4. Mengelupas kulit
Campurkan satu gelas perasan air jeruk lemon dengan seperempat cangkir olive oil atau minyak almond. Kemudian, oleskanlah pada wajah Anda sebagai ramuan facial untuk merontokkan kulit mati pada wajah.

5. Menghilangkan ketombe
Pijat kulit kepala dengan perasan air jeruk lemon, kemudian diamkan selama 20 menit, lalu keramas hingga bersih.

6. Memutihkan dan membersihkan kuku
Rendam kuku Anda pada air hangat yang sudah larut dengan air perasan jeruk lemon selama 5 menit. Kemudian, gosokan buah lemon pada masing-masing kuku Anda. Terapi ini menghilangkan warna kekuningan pada kuku, dan menghaluskan kutikula yang membandel.

Sumber : Reader’s Digest, kompas. com

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Kandungan dan Manfaat Buah Melon untuk Kesehatan

Buah melon (curcumis melo) masih bersaudaran dengan labu, blewah dan buah semangka. Melon termasuk dalam keluarga Cucurbitaceae. Daging buah melon memiliki tekstur yang lebut dengan rasa yang manis dan menyegarkan karena mengandung banyak air.

Buah melon biasanya digunakan sebagai buah meja. Aatau bisa juga dijadikan jus, dan campuran minuman segar dingin. Namun manfaat buah melon bukan hanya sebagai makanan, akan tetapi juga berkhasiat untuk kesehatan. Hal ini karena kandungan nutrisi yang terdapat pada buah ini cukup banyak.

Berikut ini kandungan nutrisi dan beberapa manfaat buah melon untuk kesehatan:

Sumber Vitamin C
Vitamin C merupakan vitamin yang sangat penting bagi tubuh. Vitamin bersifat sebagai antioksidan yang menangkal radikal bebas sehingga meningkatkan sistem kekebalan tubuh. Kebutuhan vitamin C harian orang dewasa sekitar 90 mg. Satu cangkir buah melon sanggup memenuhi 1/3 kebutuhan vitamin C harian atau sekitar 30 mg.

Sumber Vitamin A
Vitamin A memiliki fungsi yang sangat penting dalam tubuh. Diantaranya adalah mejaga kesehatan mata, gigi, kulit, tulang, dan selaput lendir. Dalam satu buah melon, mampu menyediakan 25% lebih banyak vitamin A dari kebutuhan harian.

Kaya Kalium
Kalium atau Potassium berfungsi untuk menjaga kesehatan jantung dan menjaga tekanan darah agar tetap stabil. Setiap harinya, orang dewasa membutuhkan 4700 mg kalium. Satu cangkir buah melon mampu menyediakan sekitar 43 mg kalium untuk diserap tubuh.

Kandungan Likopen
Beberapa penelitian menyebutkan bahwa likopen mampu menurunkan risiko serangan beberapa jenis kanker juga mencegah terjadinya serangan jantung. Satu cangkir buah melon mengandung 9 mg sampai 13 mg likopen.

Mencegah Diabetes dan Stroke
Selain beberapa manfaat di atas, buah melon juga termasuk buah yang rendah kalori dan dan rendah lemak. Mengkonsumsi buah-buahan segar seperti melon bisa membantu mengurangi resiko terkena penyakit serius seperti diabetes dan stroke.

Menyehatkan Mata
Manfaat Buah melon juga dapat menyehatkan mata, buah ini diperkaya dengan kandungan zat betakaroten yang berguna untuk meningkatkan ketajaman pengelihatan dan menjaga kesehatan mata. Beta-karoten akan diubah oleh tubuh menjadi vitamin A dan digunakan memperbaiki meningkatkan fungsi mata.

Mencegah Kanker
Karotenoid adalah pigmen sebagai pemberi warna pada buah dan sayuran. Kandungan karotenoid yang tinggi pada buah melon ini dapat mencegah serangan kanker, seperti kanker paru-paru dan  kanker payudara.

Ternyata selain enak dimakan dan menyegarkan, buah melon juga mengandung banyak manfaat bagi kesehatan. Jadi jangan ragu untuk mengkonsumsi buah melon.

source:
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6 BAHAYA TEH HIJAU UNTUK IBU HAMIL

 Ibu hamil harus waspada terhadap makanan yang dikonsumsi selama kehamilan. Banyak makanan yang dianggap aman, nyatanya bisa berdampak pada kesehatan ibu hamil dan janin. Misalnya saja teh hijau. Teh ini dikenal bermanfaat bagi kesehatan karena jumlah antioksidan yang tinggi.

Tapi, studi terbaru menunjukkan bahwa tertentu terlalu banyak asupan teh hijau selama kehamilan mungkin tidak baik untuk kesehatan Anda. Simak risiko mengonsumsi teh hijau saat hamil dilansir boldsky.

1. Mempengaruhi tingkat asam folat
Peningkatan konsumsi teh hijau dapat mempengaruhi kadar asam folat dalam tubuh. Kekurangan folat dapat menyebabkan cacat pada tabung saraf bayi, seperti spina bifida, di mana tabung sekitar sistem saraf pusat gagal menutup sepenuhnya.

2. Pengaruh kafein
Ingat bahwa teh hijau juga mengandung kafein dalam jumlah sedang. Para ahli menyarankan untuk menjaga asupan kafein untuk jumlah sedang selama kehamilan. Meski tidka dilarang tapi batasi juga konsumsi teh hijau.

3. Mempengaruhi penyerapan zat besi
Terlalu banyak teh hijau dapat mempengaruhi kesehatan Anda karena dapat mengurangi penyerapan zat besi dalam tubuh kita. Karena besi sangat penting selama kehamilan, dianjurkan untuk mengonsumsi teh hijau dalam batas wajar selama kehamilan.

4. Berat badan lahir rendah untuk bayi
Peningkatan asupan teh hijau berkaitan dengan berat badan bayi yang rendah saat lahir. Hal ini dianggap sebagai efek yang hadir kafein dalam teh hijau. Teh hijau mengandung 20-50 mg kafein per porsi tergantung pada varietas yang berbeda.

5. Dehidrasi
Karena kafein adalah diuretik, peningkatan konsumsi teh hijau dapat mempengaruhi kesehatan Anda dengan membuat tubuh Anda dehidrasi. Diuretik menyebabkan peningkatan ekskresi air. Karena itu batasi jumlah konsumsi teh hijau.

6. Kafein menyeberang plasenta
Kafein berdampak pada janin karena kafein dapat menyeberang plasenta dan dapat masuk ke dalam sirkulasi janin. Dampaknya yaitu keguguran.

Jadi untuk para ibu hamil diharapkan lebih waspada dalam mengonsumsi makanan daripada menanggung risiko untuk Anda dan janin yang tengah dikandung.

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Karena Tidak Sempurna adalah Kesempurnaan

 

Setiap orang di Anda, mantan pacar Anda, teman-teman Anda, bahkan Nicholas Saputra sekalipun, pasti pernah membuat kesalahan selama masa hidupnya. Tidak ada yang salah dengan hal itu, kok. Justru sangat normal karena memang tidak ada manusia yang sempurna.

Bahkan menurut teori The Pratfall Effect yang dikembangkan oleh Dr. Richard Wiseman, orang yang diakui kompeten akan lebih terlihat menarik dan disukai jika ia membuat kesalahan atau paling tidak mengakui kesalahannya ketimbang orang yang selalu tampil sempurna.

Loh, kenapa begitu ya?

Ternyata, Hal itu disebabkan karena kita cenderung merasa terintimidasi oleh orang-orang yang selalu tampil sempurna dan jarang sekali membuat kesalahan. Kita akan lebih mudah menerima seseorang yang ‘bisa berbuat salah’ karena hal itu menunjukkan bahwa ia memang manusia biasa (ada faktor kelegaan. Fiuh!), seperti kita, yang tidak luput dari salah. Sehingga kita melihat orang tersebut lebih mudah 'dijangkau'.

Tapi, sebelum Anda merasa besar kepala dan menjadikan teori ini sebagai 'alasan' untuk selalu berbuat salah, saya perlu mengingatkan Anda beberapa hal lagi, yaitu:

1. Pastikan bahwa Anda sudah mendapatkan label sebagai orang yang ‘kompeten’. Teori Pratfall Effect hanya berlaku bagi orang-orang yang memang sudah diakui memiliki kapabilitas di mata banyak orang. Jika label yang Anda dapat selama ini justru sebagai orang yang tidak kompeten, maka teori ini tidak akan memberikan efek seperti yang dijelaskan di atas.

2. Kesalahan yang Anda lakukan bukanlah kesalahan besar yang memiliki pengaruh pada hal-hal signifikan. Kalau Anda sering terlambat, tidak pernah mengerjakan tugas, atau selalu ceroboh dalam bertindak, maka ucapkan selamat tinggal pada label ‘kompeten’.

3. Jangan bersembunyi di balik kata-kata ‘manusia tidak ada yang sempurna’ dan merasa bahwa Anda bisa seenaknya melakukan kesalahan dan berharap orang lain dapat memakluminya. Bukannya simpati, tapi malah rasa kesal yang akan Anda dapatkan.

Nah, pada akhirnya saya hanya ingin mengatakan bahwa, "It’s okay not to be perfect" ,asal Anda sudah berusaha semaksimal mungkin sebelumnya. Sempurna bukan berarti tidak sedikitpun membuat kesalahan, tapi ketika akhirnya terjadi kesalahan, Anda bisa bangkit dan menjadikannya sebagai pelajaran yang berharga. 

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