Category Archives: Body n Mind

Impact of mind on our body.

Jun23

Top 5 Oils for Hair Care !!!

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Top 5 Oils for Hair Care !!!

HAIRCARE

Oiling is the best way to nurture your hair and essential oils work wonders! They can be of great benefit to your hair, be it by warding off dandruff, treating dry scalp or restoring the moisture content. Although there a zillion oils you can choose from, it is always better to start off with the basics.

Lemon Oil

Lemon oil is best for dry, surly hair as it stimulates the oil glands to secrete more oil, making the hair look healthy, lustrous and strong.

How to use: Heat some lemon oil and mix equal portions of coconut or olive oil. Now massage gently and rinse off.

Lemon Oil for smooth texture

Lemon Oil for smooth texture

 

Sage Oil

Hormonal balance is crucial for hair growth and sage oil is known to balance the estrogen levels in the scalp, particularly among women. A traditional tropical treatment for graying hair, the herb may also help in promoting new hair growth. Its antibiotic and antiseptic properties make it an excellent option for strengthening the scalp. Apart from this it is also rich in magnesium, zinc, potassium, and vitamins B and C.

How to use: You can use sage oil as a hair rinse. Wash and rinse your hair as usual, and then pour this sage oil over your scalp as a final rinse. You could also massage the oil into the problematic areas on your scalp to reduce thinning and balding.

Sage Oil for treating hair loss and acne

Sage Oil for treating hair loss and acne

 

Moroccan Oil

From treating split ends to keeping dandruff at bay and strengthening the roots, Moroccan oil boasts to be the ultimate solution for all your hair woes. Moroccan oil takes hold of frizz and leaves your hair sleek and healthy looking. One of the expensive oils, Moroccan oil has all the Continue reading “Top 5 Oils for Hair Care !!!” »

Jun21

Essential Oils for Beauty and Wellness

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Essential Oils for Beauty and Wellness

We all love oil massages and aroma therapies, but it is essential that we choose the right oil. From skincare to foot and hair issues, essential oils are a quick fix for almost all your physical and mental woes. Aromatic oils not only rejuvenate your skin and hair, they revive the senses and refresh the body.

Hectic lifestyle and culture can get to you at some point, leading to increased stress and tension. With odd working hours, there are changes not only in the timing, but also in the metabolic rate because the body is technically working against a specific routine. It is time to take care and resort to some easy ways to unwind and relax!

Essential oils can be the best, be it for beauty or wellness. They instantly rejuvenate your body and mind, leaving you fresh and replenished. Unlike other oils, essential oils have specific properties that provide the body the true medicinal value of the plant.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy

 

SKINCARE

Skin can be one of the most sensitive parts in the human anatomy. From acne and dryness to pigmentation, dullness and pimples, there are a lot of problems you have to fight daily. Pricey cosmetics don’t really make a difference in the long run. Different types of skins have different requirements. It is very important to know the skin type well in order to decide on the suitable oil.

 

 Bergamot

A native of Italy, this aromatic oil is enriched with antiviral properties, helping you ward off ugly pimples, fight oily skin and keep bacteria at bay. The oil has an aroma that is rich, fresh, exotic and therapeutic, relieving stress and anxiety.

How to use: Mix a few drops with your regular massage oil or top up your everyday moisturizer with a dash of bergamot oil. Mix well and test the aroma until it reaches the desired level and then gently massage into the skin in circular motion. You could also add few drops of the oil to warm water and soak yourself in the aroma.

Bergamot oil

Bergamot oil

 

Tea Tree Oil

The anti-fungal property of the oil lets it penetrate deep into the skin, unblocking the sebaceous ducts, disinfecting the pore and drying out whiteheads, blackheads and other problematic pimples. It is also a good remedy for sun burns.

How to use:

For sunburns: Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with almond, vitamin-E or avocado oil and gently rub Continue reading “Essential Oils for Beauty and Wellness” »

Mar15

Glow Girl, Glow… Top Esthetician Secrets!

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Glow Girl, Glow… Top Esthetician Secrets!

Get pink-cheeked pretty with these high-performance specialized facials that treat skin conditions too.

Gone are the days when facials were just a cleansing-massaging-pampering experience. Today, they are full-blown science-backed skincare regimens that resolve those niggling problems. Often these treatments are accompanied by a skin analysis by a dermatologist, followed by an appointment with the in-house doc at a medispa or a skin clinic. And whatever your needs, the treatments are custom-made for you. Your neighborhood parlor, though, is not going to be able to carry them out. Get the low down on some skin savers and zero down on the one most suited for you.

Pampered Skin - After an Ultrasonic Facial Peel

Pampered Skin – After an Ultrasonic Facial Peel

 

Ultrasonic Facial

This facial removes the outer layer of the skin for complete renewal. The treatment uses a probe-like device emanating low-frequency sound waves (like in that of an ultrasound) to activate the skin’s metabolism, preparing it for deep penetration of topical treatments and skincare products.

Who needs it: This facial improves blood circulation, lightens blemishes, acne scars, hyper pigmentation, and also reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Good for all skin conditions, it is especially effective for those with sensitive skin, thin skin, acne, rosacea, burn marks, blackheads and whiteheads.

 

Derma Facial

Derma Facial

 

Polishing Peel Facial

This technique uses refined crystals that move in high velocity on the surface of the skin to exfoliate dead skin cells, blemishes and large pores. Called microdermabrasion, it smoothens and revitalizes complexion. A popular treatment in this genre is diamond polishing: the skin is polished with a diamond tip. Youth Fill therapy that includes microdermabrasion, micro-circulatory massage with argan oil and seaweed mask is an anti-ageing polishing facial for women above 30.

Who needs it: Diamond polishing removes acne scars, uneven skin tone and dark circles. It is great for normal to oily skin but is not meant for dry skin. Try it at a leading medispa or top skin clinics.

 

AHA Facial

Done with creams formulated with alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs) or fresh fruit pulps, this facial rejuvenates skin by shedding old, sun-damaged surface skin cells. Banana is used for dry skin and orange for oily skin. AHAs present in fruits or products loosen glue-like substances that hold the surface skin cells to each other, therefore removing dead skin cells.

Who needs it: AHA acids are known for their potent anti-ageing effects. It unclogs pores leading to clear skin and is recommended for those prone to mild or hyper pigmentation and premature wrinkling. Other advantages include Continue reading “Glow Girl, Glow… Top Esthetician Secrets!” »

Feb16

10 simple and super effective ways to live healthy ever after.

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10 simple and super effective ways to live healthy ever after.

Your partner’s weight – not his sparkling eyes or sense of humor – may have been what drew you to him, finds research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Couples tend to share similar body fat levels when they meet – and are likely to stay that way over the years. Similarly other research shows that if one partner improves his/her habits, the other may follow suit. Here are 13 lifestyle tips to be healthy together.

Workout together!

Workout together!

Motivate and reward

Be it the extra inches around the waist or a belly, it’s important to not shame your partner over his body. Start by talking about fitness and adding that both of you need to dedicate some time to exercise everyday for a long and healthy life together. Set small goals like scheduling a run three times a week or losing 2 kilos, and reward each other for the hard work with a thoughtful gift. A reward system works well to stay on track. Also track your progress on your smart phone or tablet with apps like Nike+ Running, My fitness Pal or Calorie Counter. You could even start a Continue reading “10 simple and super effective ways to live healthy ever after.” »

Feb15

Skin Care for Evening Time !

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Skin Care for Evening Time !

PM ROUTINE

The night routine for your skin care is necessarily different from the morning routine.

Cleansing

The first step of cleansing remains the same but the second step I recommend is exfoliation for all skin types, except sensitive skin.

beauty is skin deep

beauty is skin deep

Exfoliating

This literally means ‘skin stripping’. It is an important step in skin renewal and gives you visibly glowing skin after about a month of usage. Chemical exfoliation is different from using physical scrubs like the walnut or apricot scrubs which are available in the market. Chemical exfoliating agents work at a Continue reading “Skin Care for Evening Time !” »

Feb14

Skin Care for Morning Time

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Skin Care for Morning Time

There is no escaping the fact that skin is an external organ, what we physically put or don’t put on it also contributes to the way our skin looks and feels. If you look around you, you will find that every person’s skin looks very different in appearance and texture. We also know that there are different skin types which account for differences in oiliness, dryness and other skin attributes.

We are all busy with our daily lives and a common complaint I hear is that ‘I don’t have so much time to spend on my skin’. But your skin care routine should not into your busy schedule or be so enormously time-consuming that only a dedicated few can devote time towards it. All it requires is 20 minutes of your time, 10 minutes in the morning and 10 in the evening. If you are really pushed for time you can even reduce it to 5 minutes in the morning and 15 at bedtime. This is what I call the AM PM plan for beautiful, naturally glowing skin.

skin care - cleansing

skin care – cleansing

AM ROUTINE

Begin your skin cleansing routine every morning by cleansing your skin well.

Cleansing

Cleansing is necessary for skin of every type. What really differs, if at all, could be the kind of cleanser you use. As a general rule, soaps are best avoided for cleansing facial skin. A soap-free face wash is ideal for this purpose.

If you have oily to normal skin, it is best to use a mild, non-perfumed, medicated cleanser like Cetaphil cleanser, Neutrogena deep cleanser, etc. There is no particular advantage to Continue reading “Skin Care for Morning Time” »

Sep14

Tropical Fruit Parfait

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Tropical Fruit Parfait

Its exotic looking, its yummy. The kiwifruit is an amazing power fruit, packing in many benefits in a tight space!

To start with, raw kiwi has actinidin, a protein-dissolving enzyme that helps digestion, somewhat like the papain in papaya or bromelain in pineapple. It’s brimming with potassium, that helps maintain the electrolyte-balance by countering the effects of sodium. It has a high amount of immunity-boosting Vitamin C, along with other anti-oxidants. In fact, an extraordinary combination of anti-oxidants in the kiwi helps protect the cell DNA from oxidative damage and perhaps helps prevent cancer.

 

Kiwi Paradise

Kiwi Paradise

Kiwi is a smart-carb food: because of its low-glycaemic index and high-fiber content it does not cause a big insulin rush like some other high sugar fruits do, and is diabetic-safe. Its fiber prevents constipation and helps move toxins out from your intestinal tract eating kiwis daily over a period of time has been shown to reduce the possibility of Continue reading “Tropical Fruit Parfait” »

Sep13

Skin Brightening? real or sham??????????

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Skin Brightening? real or sham??????????

In this day and age where most of us fall short on time for skin-care and make-up, multiple benefit creams such as bb creams (brightening creams) and CC creams (Color Correction) can help us not only conceal imperfections but also correct them.

Brightening Creams / bb Creams

  • Short for ‘beauty balm’ or a ‘blemish balm’, bb creams have been popular in countries like Korea and Japan – where clear skin is highly desirable.
Shiseido Products

Shiseido Products

 

Sep12

Wheatgrass, The Miracle for Detox!

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Wheatgrass, The Miracle for Detox!

Hey guys, today I am going to share with you all about drinking Wheatgrass juice. Our bodies operate on a pH scale balance , ie.on an alkaline and acidic index. So you want to make sure you are eating enough alkaline foods. Wheatgrass is absolutely amazing. It is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. Wheatgrass contains Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B8 and B12 along with Vitamin K and the list is not done yet. It also consists of all 8 amino acids and 13 out of the 16 non-essential amino acids. A single teaspoon of wheatgrass juice has only 10 calories and 1gram of protein. This is Incredible, isn’t it? Wheatgrass is simply superb and easily available in many juice stores like jamba juice and juice it up.In these juicing places you buy it and they put a lemon slice or lime right next to it. I have heard that by taking the lemon after you take a shot of wheatgrass, the citrus kills a lot of the nutrients. If you have heard the same thing leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts on that.

Green goodness!

Green goodness!

Health Benefits

1) It helps combat cold symptoms and in tropical form it can relieve minor burns, different cuts and pains.

2) Wheatgrass is good for the body to eliminate toxins, particularly those found in fluoridated water.

3) Reduces bad breath and body odour. It is great for eradicating pre-cancerous cells

4) Clorophyll is also believed to have the ability to cure amenia, stimulating normal red blood cell count. Wheatgrass juice is high in beta-carotene which the body converts to Vitamin A. It is great for eradicating pre-cancerous cells

detox boost

detox boost

So in a nutshell, it is a power house of different amino profiles and different things that your body needs to process and heal itself correctly. This is why i make it a point to drink wheatgrass atleast twice a week. Folks doing it daily are as fit as they can get. Wheatgrass is my favorite bio regenerate foods.It works at the level of DNA and it keeps the DNA from unraveling. In simple words, it keeps the information of life within the cell.

juicer for life

juicer for life

For beginners, I would recommend a 2 ounce shot once a week and work your way towards making it a daily ritual. Taking this shot before you workout will help you with improved oxygen levels which make you train harder and faster. Grass is the only food that absorbs all the 92 elements a body needs. so for all you grass haters this is not being GRASS-FED but a magic potion.

Sep11

Insomniacs – Sleep is the New Workout!!!

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Insomniacs – Sleep is the New Workout!!!

A good night’s sleep isn’t just crucial for your heart; it has huge implications for your entire system.

In the past few years, new data has emerged about the health effects of sleep, and some of it is frankly quite astonishing. Many studies have found an association between 7 hours of sleep and optimal health. Those who sleep less than seven hours and those who sleep more both tend to have health problems. Of course we don’t know if the hours of sleep are the cause or the result. In other words, poor health could be the cause of the increased mortality and poor sleep merely a marker of that. However, we do have increasing reasons to suspect that the sleep itself is crucial.

sleep tight and look right

sleep tight and look right

 Sleep and Heart

One prospective study of 17,000 healthy adults examined the role of four traditional lifestyle factors (physical activity, a healthy diet, moderate alcohol consumption and not smoking) along with the added benefit of sufficient sleep duration (>=7 hours). During over a decade of follow up, those with these healthy lifestyle factors had a 67% lower risk of fatal heart disease compared to those with none or only one. Those with sufficient sleep in addition to the four had an 83% reduction in risk. So when sufficient sleep was added to the other lifestyle factors, the risk of cardiovascular diseases was further reduced.

dreaming and listening to R.E.M

dreaming and listening to R.E.M

Research shows that poor sleep directly the health of your arteries. The ability of arteries to dilate is a mark of their health – and lower sleep quality – including length of sleep or snoring during sleep have Continue reading “Insomniacs – Sleep is the New Workout!!!” »