Step Outside for Workout This Summer

To break the boredom of gym and to enjoy the mother nature, today I am listing down the outdoor activities that can help you to remain fit this summer.
 
Trekking: Trekking helps to reveal the mother nature and make you fall in love with the surroundings. You have the benefit of enjoying the fresh air with your family and friends yet giving your body the exercise it requires.
 

 
Snorkeling: If you are fond of waters and marine life, Snokel would be the best bet for summers. Snorkeling helps you to enjoy the under water experience.
 

 
Kayaking: By using the double bladed paddle, kayak proves to be the good exercise for the upper body especially for the shoulders and chest. It won't be wrong to say that kayaking is the most popular water sport.
 

 
Swimming: Swimming helps in giving the exercise to the complete body. What is better than being in the water to avoid ever increasing heat
 

 
Outdoor Yoga: Yoga in the open ground is another good option to try in summer.
 

 
Rock Climbing: Rock climbing helps to improve the cardiovascular health apart from toning the muscles. You can take your partner along to enjoy while climbing during these summers
 

 
Run near the beach
 
Running is one of the best way to get into shape. If you have the benefit of beach near your house, this is the good time to wear your shoes and enjoy the cool breeze while running at the sunrise time.

 
Skipping:
 
Skipping is another good exercise and popular activity to improve the overall health which can be enjoyed around the beech or in the garden during these summers.
 

 
Now it is your turn. Do you like to do / skip the exercise because of unbearable heat during this summer season? If you do, which is the best exercise during the summers?
 
Image Source: Trekking | Rock Climbing | Run on the beach

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Vegetarians against Meat Eaters: 6 Facts!

It seems that argues over what is healthier – vegetarianism or non-vegetarianism – will never stop. Still, there are facts capable to shed some light on this controversial question. What is your opinion? Is it healthier to give up on eating beefsteaks?
 

Fact 1 Approximately one billion people are vegetarians. Some do not want to kill animals and make them suffer. Others adhere to a vegetarian diet because of religious beliefs. And of course, there are people who choose this lifestyle to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

 

Fact 2 Compared with those who eat meat, vegetarians suffer from diverticular disease 30% more rarely. In 2011 an article by Francesca Crowe and her colleagues has been published. The scientists examined 47 033 people, 33% of them were vegetarians. During the observation period (over 10 years) diverticulosis was diagnosed for 812 patients. The authors suggest that vegetarians are less likely to face this disease due to eating more fiber.

 
                  
 

Fact 3 Death rates of vegetarians and non-vegetarians are the same. This conclusion was made by experts of Oxford University. In 1999 scientists headed by Klim McPherson analyzed 27808 lethal outcomes of among vegetarians and 48,364 cases among non-vegetarians. People aged 16 to 89 years died of the most common diseases. The number of deaths caused by gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer and cerebrovascular was the same for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Though, the death rate from coronary heart disease was 24% lower among vegetarians.

 

Fact 4 25% of vegetarians take medicine containing animal-origin components, as they don’t pay attention to information about the composition of the prescribed medications. The remaining vegetarians either involuntarily agree to take such drugs if an alternative method of treatment does not exist, or refuse to take them. In 2011 experts from the Manchester Royal Infirmary headed by Stephen Payne interviewed 500 patients, trying to figure out whether they are interested in the origin of the components of drugs. 176 of 200 respondents would prefer to take medication, consisting exclusively of plant components. Scientists believe that drug manufacturers must put special marks to the boxes that will help vegetarians to choose the "right medicine".

 

 

Fact 5 Veganism is the most severe form of vegetarianism. People do not eat dairy products, eggs, honey, and they refuse to wear fur and leather.

 

Fact 6 The risk of hospitalization and death from cardiovascular disease is 32% lower for vegetarians, compared to meat eaters. This is the conclusion of researchers at Oxford University led by Timothy Key. The authors of a study published in 2013 examined the health state of 44,561 patients from England and Scotland during 11 years. 34% of them were vegetarians. It was found that vegetarians are less prone to cardiovascular disease, even if take into account other risk factors. Body mass index and blood cholesterol of vegetarians was lower as well.

 
Yes, vegetarianism gives us a slight hope to live healthier and longer life. Judging from the above facts, it seems real to get rid of probable health risks by means of vegetable diet. Still, meat eaters will kindly remind you an unforgettable taste of just fried steak and highlight that life is boring without delicious food. Who is right? Obviously, the truth lies somewhere in the middle.
 

 
About the author: Sarah Hall likes to share interesting and useful information with the audience. Health care, sports and entertainment are her favorite topics for discussion. Meet Sarah at Google+. Find more articles by this writer on Paper Writer Services.
 
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How to deal with stress at work

Stress is the top most factor for the lifestyle risk indicated by Towers Watson company which recently conducted the Staying@Work survey. "Almost 1 in every 3 Indian employers has instituted stress or resilience management programmes in 2013 and an almost equal number plan to follow suit in 2014. With stress being ranked as #1 lifestyle risk factor in India, this number is likely to grow," the report said. Working hard is fine. But problem is with overwork which result in stressful life. Stress when taken over the period of time can results not only the lower productivity at work but also affects on the health of the person.
 
Main Factors Affecting Stress @ Work
 
Before looking at how to deal with stress let us first look at what are the main factors responsible for stressful life at work
 
1) Inadequate Staff
2) Uneven Workload
3) Imbalance in work and personal life
4) Conflicting Job Expectations
5) Pressure to work the best because of rising competition
6) Pressure of being laid off
7) Everything required at the finger tips
8) Increased expectations of customers
9) Responsibility without any authority to employes
10) Lack of innovation and repetitive work

 
                  
 
Check if you are stressed
 
1) Regular headaches and constant tiredness yet facing sleeping problems
2) Feeling irritated, depressed all the time without any interest in day to day life
3) Feeling neglected by others.
4) Being aggressive and lost the humor in life.
5) Being in the denial mode that you have any problems or trying to run away from problems
6) Finding it difficult to convey your true feelings to near and dear ones.
7) Suffering from cramps, feeling of pins and needles and restlessness
8) Craving for food yet not feeling to eat
9) Fear of being in the problematic situation or be a failure all the time
10) Suffering from constipation or diarrhoea or heartburn or indigestion
 
Taking Control of Stress before it controls you
 
Your work should interest you. The best way to reduce stress at work is to turn your hobby into your work. Below are general rules that can help in reducing stress and help you enjoy work.
 

 
1) Keep a to-do list
2) Take breaks
3) Take care of yourself by Healthy Eating, Exercise and Good Night sleep
4) Take a professional help
5) Do the variety of things, be innovative
6) Identify the situation and your capacities and accordingly take the responsibilities
7) Learn to say No
8) Learn new things
9) Accept Mistakes and grow from it
10) Don't do things that are supposed to be done tomorrow
 
Other Measures
 
1) Identify the situations / people under which the stress is being created. Try to overcome the situation by ignoring the things that build up stress. Or avoid being in those situations.
2) Be receptive of criticism
3) Delegate responsibilities

 

 
Relax in 5 minutes
 
1) Relax and take a deep breathe
2) Eat choclates or the food items that you love to eat
3) Count Backwards
4) Munch on Crunchy Snacks
5) Mediate
6) Close your eyes and think nothing
 
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10 things to keep your mind healthy

Healthy mind and healthy body go hand-in-hand and are the key for the successful people. Ones who are gifted with healthy mind has the ability to take the rational decisions in day to day life. People with healthy mind not only lead the successful life but also the satisfying one. These people do things in certain way and many things they avoid to do. Looking at the successful people, I have noticed certain things that are common in them. So, today I thought of consolidating the points which I have encountered that most of the strong willed people do that helps them to maintain the health of their mind.
 

1. Quick to move on: Success and failures are part and parcel in journey of life. Neither successful people celebrate the success nor they grief on the failures for the longer period of time. I am not saying that they do not celebrate or they do not grief. But, they quickly take steps to move on. When they get success, they celebrate and move on to the another target to achieve. In the same way, when they fail, they grief and quickly move on to check out on how to rectify the same. First lesson for the strong and healthy mind is to move on in life

 

2. Full control: The strong willed people have the full control on their emotions. They are the ones who do not get upset if superior authority has shouted on them or get angry when any subordinate has not performed the tasks according to their expectations. The mind of such people are well-centred. Second lesson for the strong and healthy mind is to have full control of your emotions.

 
                  
 

3. Change is the key: One of the best thing they understand and follow is to accept the change. Change is going to happen, no matter what. The only thing that is certain is "Change". Accepting it will give the peace of mind. Third Lesson for the strong and healthy life is to accept that change is inevitable.

 

4. Stop wasting energy: Healthy mind will not waste energy on the things that are beyond their control. For example, healthy mind will not crib on traffic instead they will utilize the time in doing something fruitful, like may be call up a friend or two or read the book. Forth Lesson is to utilize your energy to benefit your body, mind and soul.

 

5. Real People: Successful people are real in their approach irrespective of situations and people. It is not important that you have to please everyone around at all the times. What is important is to have your say and move on. Do not take stress unnecessary. But be real and truthful in what you say. Fifth Lesson for the strong and healthy mind is to stop pleasing everyone and being real.

 

 

6. Take Decisions: Don't waste time to over analyze the situation. Take decisions, no matter if you have to take risks. There are 50% chances of failures but there would be 50% chances of success as well. Sixth lesson for the strong and healthy mind is to take decision.

 

7. Learn from the failures: Successful people do not repeat the mistakes. They do fail but they learn the lessons from the failures. They distinctively recognize the reasons of past failures and never repeat them. Seventh lesson for the strong and healthy mind is to learn not only from successful incidents but also from the failures.

 

8. Don't be jealous: Healthy minded people are happy on other's success and not jealous. You are going to be restless if you envy on the other people success. Instead spend your energy to learn the things on how they have achieved the success and implement them with your own uniqueness. Eighth lesson for the strong and healthy mind is to celebrate other's success

 

9. Don't surrender after the first failure: Every successful person has at one point or the other has experienced the failure in life. They became successful by re-trying till the success is achieved. Ninth lesson for the strong and healthy mind is to try try till you succeed.

 

 

10. Don't expect quick results: Successful people do not expect everything at the earliest possible date. They divide their goals into small, medium and long term period. Accordingly work on them without expecting the result of all the goals in the short period of time. Another key is that they set the achievable targets, neither too hard nor too soft on themselves. Tenth lesson for the strong and healthy mind is to set the achievable target with the proper timelines in both personal as well as in the professional areas.

 
These are the ten most important things that I have observed in the strong willed successful people. What do you think? Is there any specific thing that you have observed that is common in them? Share with us, we would love to hear from you.

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8 basic changes in kitchen for healthy life.

Health of the family depends upon how we keep our kitchen. Today, I am going to list down the ten basic things following which can help you and your family to lead the healthy life. In case if you are on the Weight Loss Mission than this post is the must read.
 

1. Storage of healthy food: Keep the healthy food at the eye level in the refrigerator or compartments. You should place them in such a way that it is easily available. Keep all fruits and vegetables at the eye level or not below the chest level while keep chips, cold-drinks and all junk food at the bottom of compartments or at the top level.

 
                  
 

2. Size of the utensils: Use wider utensils in case of healthy food and smaller ones keep it for unhealthy ones. Filling portion in the smaller containers will be less which will indirectly results in lesser intake of junk food.

 

3. Measurement Utensils: Make use of measurement utensils instead of adding the ingredients while preparing the food. For instance, pouring oil without the spoon has the higher chances of more inclusion of oil as compared to when poured with the help of the measuring spoons.

 

 

4. Availability of the Healthy Food: It is important to keep the tab on the quantity available of healthy food. You should start purchasing once there are only last 2 portions are available. This way, you will not have an excuse of indulging in junk food because of non availability of food.

 

5. Quantity: Use bigger compartments for the leafy vegetables, fruits and smaller ones for junk food. Appearance plays a bigger role and will give the impression that junk food containers are filled more as compared to healthy food items

 

6. Be prepared: If you do not get time in the morning, it is better to do preparation the night before whatever you can. For instance, you can keep the vegetables chopped the night before. This will prevent you from giving the reason of not cooking food in morning because of no time.

 

 

7. Use multi coloured food: Include multi coloured items and lots of variety in your meals. This has the twin benefit. 1) You will get the visual pleasure of too many things in the plate. 2) Because of multiple food items, there is lot of space utilized to keep the food segregated in the plate, yet the plate looks full. Top of it, eating variety of food ensures the intake of various essential nutrients

 

8. Have patience: It looks tempting to taste food as soon as it is prepared. But in the name of tasting sometimes we eat the entire bowl. Best way is to take your portion in the appropriate dishes and serve only when it is the time to eat the meal.

 
These basic things, when followed regularly, contribute in the huge way in maintaining the health and fitness.
 
Image Source: Food Storage | Measuring Utensils | Variety of Food | Be Prepared

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When well paid plans in life go awry, what is the best thing to do?

Nice question asked on Women's Web When well paid plans in life go awry, what is the best thing to do?

 
I thought about it, many things came in my mind from anger to frustration, from trying again to accept the failure. However. after reasoning out with each thought, I could come up with one solution which has worked most of the times. Check it out and let me know if you agree with the same.
 
When well paid plans in life go awry
Out of the order is the situation each and every
Failure is what making you high and dry
Everything around is just hue and cry
 
                  
 
What is the best thing to do?
What would be the solution, you have no clue?
There seems to be nothing that is making you woo
You just want to get it through
 
One thing is what I can suggest
To reduce the over growing stress
To overcome being depressed
That can make you feel blessed
 
Following which can bring the season of spring
Can make you again dance and sing
Happiness is what you are blindfolding
Achieve that by just doing “NOTHING”
 

 
Yes you read it right
Doing nothing is what will make you bright
Everything will then be alright
You will again be in the spotlight

 

Say nothing
Think nothing
See nothing
Feel nothing
Plan nothing
Try nothing
Doubt nothing
Assume nothing
Debate nothing
Understand nothing
Judge nothing
Relate nothing
Do nothing
Absolute nothing

 
Break all that is piled
Be pure as a small child
Everything will then be compiled
You will again be seen with a beautiful smiled.
 

 
A person tries everything by giving more than hundred percent to achieve what he dreams. But, however, sometimes he fails irrespective of putting the maximum efforts and using the right approach. During these times people usually take stress and try to reason out, think of the alternatives and still question and look for the answers.
 
I, say, when you have tried your best yet things go haywire than you should calm down. Leave everything beside and do nothing. Be blank, take rest and forget what has happened. Give time to rejuvenate yourself.
 
Once you have got the strength, set another goal. Make new plans. Now devote all your energy in achieving this new goal. Inside out just think about this new goal and plan on how to achieve the same. This is one of the best ways to forget the failures you have experienced last time.
 
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Daily Updates - 19th April 2014

Featured Article: Thank you to all Women in my life

 

Chanting OM helps to bring peace and calm to the body, mind and soul by merging the vibrations of the body with that of the universe.

 
Good Morning

 
Strength Training: Key to Building Muscle & Losing Fat. Do you include strength training in your exercise schedule?

 
Spend your time to those who love you unconditionally. Not with those who love you only when the condition is right for them.

 
Totally agree with
 
"Breakfast Like A King, Lunch Like A Prince And Dine Like A Pauper"
 
Anarkali Indian Dress

 
Riddle Time: Who know the answer?

 
Healthy Food

 

 

 

 

 
Do you love #cats?

 
In #love with Red #nails

 

 
Caption This

 
Fact of the Day

 
Good Night

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Thank you to all Women in my life

While chatting on the facebook with one of the friend, I came across the “Pay it Forward” Status Message by Aparna, Editor, Women Web. The statement she wrote hooked my attention. I clicked the link to read further. When on the link, the first thing that grabbed my attention was International Women’s Day Special. I thought to close the link as Women’s Day was long back in March.
 
On the second thought, I decided to read further to know why the women day promotion they are doing today. As I kept reading the post, in back of the mind, I thought of so many problems today’s women face. Though we are living in the independent nation yet women are far away from receiving the real independence. Challenges that Indian Women face in the daily life are increasing day after day be it at work or at home.
 

Pay It forward (started by Women’s Web) is the nice way to enlighten women and let them know that they matter. There are many women’s in my life that has brought the difference. Every bit they have done means a lot. They are the ones to make me grow. Today, I would like to thank each one of them from bottom of my heart for every lesson they have thought me and for everything they have done for me. Here is my way of paying it forward.
 
                  
 
First one is God (Mata Rani). I have lot of faith in Mata Rani. I would like to close my eyes and thank Her for all the blessings showered on me and my family. Thank you lord for all the difficulties and the strength you gave me to face those difficult situations. At the same time, there are few questions that people ask from God. I have tried to compile the small poem of these questions and at the end tried to answer those questions. Hope you will enjoy reading.

 

I don't know whether I should doubt God or not,
But when I see around there is wrong happening a lot
Though I am not sure whether I will get answers of my questions in actions or words
But I am sure God is listening each and every word of human's heart
 
There are many who give birth to a child and throw them in dustbin without a mind
While there are others who are dying to have their own child
I am sure God is aware of their plight
And is doing what is supposed to be right
 
There are many who doesn’t want to follow rules set by their parents
While there are others who don’t have elders to guide them throughout their life
I am sure God has a reason to do all this
And left it to human being to understand the importance of elders in one’s life
 

 
There are many healthy people who die in accidents
While there are others who are suffering and are extremely sick
I don’t know what makes God to take this action
But I am sure he has an answer to my question
 
There are many people who fall in love and separate
While there are others who compromises one after other to get going in marriage
I don’t know why God make them meet
But I am sure there would be a reason behind it
 
There are many who roam from pillar to post in search of job
While there are others who are frustrated from doing same kind of job
I am sure God has well planned to give work
According to their capabilities to each and every one on this earth
 
There are many who throw food by saying we have ordered / cooked too much today
While there are others who go to bed without having a bite in the entire day
I am sure God must be looking and wondering
Why there is scarcity when food is available in plenty
 
There are many who die because they cannot repay the debt
While there are others who are wasting money with every moment left
I am sure God wants to teach that money is not more than life
But we hardly understand this important lesson in life
 
Is it not possible to give what a person wants?
I know it is easy saying but difficult to be in the shoes of God
Why it is always we want what we don’t have
And forget to nurture the things we already have
 
Instead of questioning God we should question ourselves
Why can’t we be happy with what we have?
God has always given what the need of person be
It is we who run after the wants and rest is for us to see
 

 
This is the only reason for unhappy and unsatisfied life
We all looks for wants and not the needs of life
Let’s pledge today to be happy and satisfied
Enjoy and be content in the every moment of life
 
Thanking God for each and every moment we are here
Appreciating Him for so beautiful nature everywhere
God has given the best to each one of us
It is we who make all the fuss.
(This poem I have published on my other blog as well.)

 
Next I would like to pay it forward to my Grand Mom whom I have not seen in my life. I really wish to see her once but I don’t know how she looks. I wish to talk to her but I don’t know how she speaks. I always hear from my parents that her love was so pure and true. Every mother loves her child. But the instances that I have heard of my grand mom really make me wonder sometimes. I would like to share one of the incidents to make you understand her unconditional love.
 
Once, my mother forgot to have milk in the morning and left for the school. The moment my grand mom realized this, she took the glass of milk and went to the school. She searched for her in the playground and made her drink that glass of milk then and there. My mom says at that moment she felt so embarrassed because of her friends were around. They all started teasing her. But now, she misses all that love of her mother.

 
I wonder sometimes how true her love would have been which did not allow the morning to go unless her daughter had the milk. I wish I could also see her love but I know it is not possible. Somewhere up I am sure she would be looking at us and blessing our family.
 
I want to say on this day though I have neither seen you anytime nor heard your voice but I wish to see you once and wish to talk to you once. And see how would have you loved you grand-daughter if you would have been here for once.
 
Next I would like to pay it forward to my Mom. Well my mom does not love me like her mother loved her. Just joking. She has given her everything to see me and my brother happy. She has spent her entire life, like every mother, to make us what we are today. There was no difference between girls and boys at my place. In fact my mother made it a point that my brother learns all the household work including cooking, washing dishes, clothes, etc. Though I am elder of two, she made him learn all the household work before she thought me. Reason, according to her, is simple.
 
Mom, in her own words: “Girls will learn today or tomorrow the household work. But if boys are not been thought at the tender age, they will never learn. That male ego will prevent them to do household things later in life. This is not good for my future daughter in law. Hence it is important to teach him all the household work at the tender age.”
 
Well, there are still many women in my life to whom I would like to pay it forward. But this post will never end. So, to cut it short, I will mention all of them in a line or two. But this does not mean the contribution from them is less. They are equally important in my life like the ones mentioned above. I would like to pay it forward
 

1) To my teachers who have given me education.
2) To my cousin, Sneha, who share the unconditional love and is there whenever the need arises.
3) To my aunt, Pushpa, who thought me how to live the life completely
4) To my friend, Pooja, who have made my life beautiful by being there
5) To my childhood friends, Reshma and Sangeeta, who had thought me how to enjoy life
6) To my friend, Shabnam, who thought me how to be beautiful
7) To my friend, Poonam, irrespective of how many times we talk in a year, but we know each other inside out.
8) To my friend, Bhoomi, who thought me how to cook the tasty and not so tasty dishes
9) To my friend, Mamta, who thought me how to start a fresh after any failure
10) To my friend, Dimple, who thought me no one in the world is small
11) To my friend, Vanessa, who thought me no work is small not even washing the dust-bin. She says, cleaning your own things will keep your home dirt free
12) To my neighbor, Kirti, who thought me how to laugh
13) To, Nidhi, who encouraged me to write. Initially, I used to write for her blog. But suddenly I have lost the contact with her. She is not replying on emails, her blog has been removed so is her facebook page. If she is reading this, get in touch. I really miss you.
 
Well the list is endless, in short I would like to pay it forward to all the beautiful women who has been part of my life. Thank you all.
 
Last but not the least, I would like to pay it forward to Aparna because of whom, today I thought of all the wonderful moments I have spent with all those wonderful ladies.

 
I have done the third part of Pay it forward for women in this post and would do it again and again as and when opportunity comes by. With regard to first and second, I promise to start something soon.
 
Image Source: Thank you | Jai Mata Di | Girls | Milk | Womens Web

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Top 12 natural home remedies for tanning / sunburn

Top 12 natural home remedies for tanning / Sunburn continued from this link. Click to read more.

 

6) Potato Juice: Potato is starchy (helps in healing damaged cells) food item that contains potassium, Vitamin C & B6. Secondly potato juice is also rich in vital ketone element that is useful to detoxify skin and improving the blood circulation.

 

7) Yoghurt: Yoghurt contains high levels of lactic acid apart from zinc and other essential minerals which help in treating the sun damaged skin in quicker way.

 
                  
 

8) Gram Flour: Using besan or gram flour on external skin is an age old trick that we still use till date. Besan is full of essential vitamins and minerals namely copper, folate, zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. All these contents help to treat the skin and reduce the redness to the great extent.

 

9) Papaya: Papaya is the good source of Vitamin A, Papain and low in sodium (helps in keeping skin hydrated). This fruit helps in removing dead skin cells and give your skin the fresh look.

 

 

10) Sandalwood: Sandalwood is the coolest ways to nourish the skin that is stressed from exposure to sun and heat.

 

11) Fuller Earth / Multani Mitti: Multani Mitti is the perfect treat for the summer skin.

 

12) Honey: Raw honey is naturally antibacterial product with full of antioxidants properties that prove to be incredible for treating the tanning skin.

 
All the ingredients can be used in different combinations. Below are few of the tried and tested combination that has proved to be beneficial in treating the sun tanned skin in quick way.
 

1) Cold Raw Milk
2) Cold Raw Milk + Turmeric + Lemon
3) Sugar + Lemon
4) Cucumber Juice + Lemon
5) Potato Juice
6) Yoghurt
7) Yoghurt + Gram Flour
8) Papaya
9) Sandalwood + Yoghurt
10) Multani Mitti (Fuller Earth) + Raw Milk
11) Honey + Lemon Juice

 

 
Below are few other recipes that are shared by friends which I would like to share. Though I personally have not tried these mentioned but they seem to be effective to treat the problem of tanning.
 
1) Oatmeal Powder + Grounded Almonds + Grounded Dried Orange Peel + Milk
2) Coconut Water
3) Orange Juice
4) Cabbage / Spinach leaves soaked in cold water for 30 minutes. Apply these leaves on the affected areas.
5) Tea bags also prove to be beneficial to treat suntan around eyes area. This home remedy will cure your dark circles too.
6) Wheat flour mixed with raw milk and couple of drops of olive oil
7) Aloevera also helps in treating tanning.

 

Now, it is your turn. Are you suffering from sun tan? Do you like tanned skin or fairer skin tone? What the ways you have tried that has helped you in removing tan? Do share ith us via comments.
 
Image Source: Girl with yogurt on face | Girl holding papaya in hand | Sandalwood applied on girl's face | Girl with zipped on face

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Simplest precaution for Tanning and Sunburn

Summers are in full swing. All the sleeveless clothes and shorts are hanging in the front row of our cupboards. Wearing such trendy clothes is really the in thing at the moment. But at the same time, it brings some major skin problems. Wearing shorts, deep neck and sleeveless; results in more skin exposure to the harmful Ultraviolet sunrays.

 
Exposure to sun is essential to the certain extent, because it gives Vitamin D to our body. But over exposure results in many problems like sun tan, sun burn or skin cancer apart from making our skin more prone to age related problems. So it should be avoided at any cost because of the harmful rays of the sun. But, with sun at its peak it is almost unavoidable thing these days.
 
                  
 
In western countries, it is fashionable to have tan skin tone. People there especially sit in the sun for hours in order to get the desirable tan skin tone.

Whereas in India, people mostly do not like tan skin. Please note there is the difference between dark skin tone and sunburned uneven tan patches on skin. I am discussing today how to remove the sunburn / tan and get your original skin tone and not giving you the tips on how to become fairer. Though using these tips regularly may results in making your skin glow and lighter in color.
 
Prevention is better than cure. So I will start with pointing out few ways on how to prevent the sunburn.
 

How to Prevent Sunburn
 
1) Covering your skin by wearing scarf, socks and gloves is one of the best ways to prevent the sun burn.
 

 
2) You must prevent your skin by using the appropriate sunscreen. It must be noted using sunscreen during the summer season is all the more important irrespective of whether you are indoors or outdoors. Re-apply after couple of continuous exposure to sun.
 
3) Wear hat & sunglasses

 
In case the burning sun had already gifted the tan looking skin to you, than the rest of the article will come as the rescue. Here, I am discussing the simple natural home remedies to remove the tanning effect from the skin. The ingredients used are easily available in our kitchen which helps in reducing tan and making the skin glow and light in color.
 
Ingredients that help to remove tan from entire body
 

1) Milk: Milk, a refreshing and healthy drink, can also be used to apply externally on skin. Milk contains Vitamin A, D and E which acts as the anti-inflammatory and proved to be excellent for soothing burns. Milk is also high in lactic acid which helps in exfoliate skin naturally.

 

 

2) Turmeric: Turmeric, commonly referred as haldi in India, is super spice which acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory product. It is high in curcumin compound that helps to treat the burns.

 

3) Lemon: A versatile fruit, lemon, provides the aesthetic benefits. This citric fruit is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Phosphorus and Carbohydrates which proves to be very effective in treating the sun burn.

 

4) Brown Sugar: Sugar contains glycolic acid and humectants. Glycolic acid is one of main ingredients that help the sun-damaged skin. Humectant on the other hand helps to penetrate the environment moisture into the skin thereby making your skin hydrate naturally.

 

5) Cucumber Juice: Cucumber juice is one of the coolest treatments for your skin in the summer days. It reduces that heat-induced greasy feeling, soothe itchiness, tighten pores, reduce eye puffiness, and reveal truly radiant, dewy-fresh skin.

 

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History, Varieties & Health Benefits of the Summer Fruit - MANGO

Mango is rightly termed as “KING OF FRUITS”.

We desperately wait for 8 months to enjoy this fruit. The pleasure what mangoes gives cannot be achieved from Frooti or Maaza. Mangoes are not only famous because of the sweet flavor but also because of the health and beauty benefits that are attached with it.
 

History of Mango
 
In ancient time mango was known as man-kay or man-gay. This fruit got the name MANGO by the Portuguese when they ventured to India. Mango is from the Anacardeacea family. Lord Buddha also used to sit under the Mango tree and meditate. Mango is specially found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asian countries more of in India and Pakistan. This rich nutrient fruit measures 5-15 cms in length and 4-10 cms in width. A mango fruit is oval in shape with soft and smooth outer covering. The internal flesh is orange in color and smooth too thus so tempting to eat that no one can resist. Mango is green in color when unripe than turns to golden yellow or orange red when ripe. It has a unique taste and flavor.

 
                  
 

Varieties of MANGO:
 
Do you know there are more than 100 different varieties of mangoes and each one is unique and rich in nutrients? Alphonso, Amrapali, Neelum, Totapuri, Raspuri, Dashehari, Zardalu, Banganapalli, Bangalora, Chausa, Fernandian, Fazli, Gulabkhas, Himsagar, Kishen Bhog, Kesar, Langra, Mankurad ,Mallika ,Mohan, Rajapuri, Imam Pasand, Mulgoa, Pairi, Suvarnarekha ,Samar Behisht Chausa, Vanraj are few of them.

 

Here I am listing the health benefit of few mango varieties:
 
Alphonso is high in beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin B complex.
 
Amrapali is also high in beta carotene.
 
Neelum is full of protein, carbohydrate, fiber, vitamin A, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium and Calcium.
 
Totapuri is rich in vitamins A, E, C & B5 and antioxidant enzymes.
 
Raspuri are good for eyes as they are rich source of vitamin A.
 
Dashehari is rich source of Vitamin C.

 

 
In general terms, mangoes are good for following reasons.
 
Regulate Blood Pressure: Mango is high in potassium and thus helps in regulating blood pressure levels.
 
Viral Infection: Eating mangoes helps in preventing from viral infections
 
Tumor Development: Mangoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant, which helps to protect cells and suppress tumor growth.
 
No Cholesterol: Fruits are low in cholesterol and mango is not the exception.
 
Good for eyes: Intake of one cup of mango helps in maintaining and developing good eyesight. It also helps in fighting with problems of night blindness and dry eyes.
 
Good for digestion: Mangoes contain good amount of dietary fiber that helps to digest food easily.
 

 
Constipation: Do you face constipation problem. Mangoes work wonders in curing this problem.
 
Anemia: People suffering from anemia should not hesitate to indulge in mangoes. It is helpful for them because of its richness in iron content.
 
Fight cancer: Due to high in antioxidants it helps to fight cancer cells.
 
Promotes Concentration: It also helps in memory sharpness and promotes overall brain health.
 
Immunity Booster: It is great for boosting immunity.
 

How to select Mango:
 
Smell it: Go for the one which has sweet smell. Avoid the ones with fermented aromas.
 
Firmness: Choose the one that are without cuts and are firm. Good mango gives you the supple feeling when you slightly press it.
 
Look: Avoid the one that has too many black spots.
 
Store the unripe mangoes in the paper bag or grass. Storing it in between the raw rice also helps in ripening of mango. Check it on daily basis in order to avoid over repining of mango.

 
So what are you waiting for? Eat, sing and dance. Are you thinking which song to sing? Try this one BARSO RE MANGO MANGO BARSO RE MANGO MANGO BARSO RE MANGO BARSO.
 
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