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Tips To Deal With Faulty Food

Tips To Deal With Faulty Food 

1.Every found a foreign object like a strand of hair or a jute thread in your food…. Approached the owner & they did not seem concerned at all… Well don’t worry… Just follow these simple steps and they will be taken care of in the right legal way…

1.      2. Call the food inspector or the health department official of your local civic body for an on-the-spot check.

2.      3. You can file a written complaint, along with supporting documents and photographs, with either the local health department or the food adulteration cell of the state government.

3.      4.  Alternatively, you can take a sample to a food lab for testing or file a case in the consumer court on the basis of the lab reports.

5. If the food item is perishable or if adulteration cannot be proved once the packet is opened, take photographs with a digital camera or a high resolution mobile phone camera. These can serve as proof of adulteration.

Tips To Combat Premature Greying Of Hair

Tips To Combat Premature Greying Of Hair


1. Curry leaves have hair vitalising & root strengthening properties. Boiling these leaves with coconut oil and then massaging the hair & scalp will prove beneficial.
2. Amla or indian gooseberry is know to enrich hair pigmantation & growth. Soak dried pieces of amla in water overnight & use this water to wash hair.
3. A mixture of almond oil, with few drops of lime 7 amla juice is great for massaging hair & scalp.
4. Torai or ribbed gourd boiled with coconut oil is another remedy for enhancing natural pigmentation of hair.
5. Butter obtained from fresh cow's milk helps avoid & reduce premature greying of hair.

Benefits Of Lemon

Benefits Of Lemon 


1. Lemon juice mixed with warm water helps relieve digestion problems like bloating, nausea, belching and heartburn. Take it regularly to improve your bowel movements.
2. If you've tried everything to stop hiccups & nothing has worked, have some lemon juice for quick relief.
3. Since citric fruits work as natural antiseptics, it is useful in solving skin problems. Having juice every day works as anti - aging remedy and removes wrinkles and blackheads.
4. Lemon juice if applied on burns can fade the scars. 
5. Apply a mix of honey & lime juice on sunburn affected areas. It helps lighten & sooth skin. 



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Tips For A Perfect Pout

Tips For A Perfect Pout

Worried that your lips are losing their sheen???.....
Not to worry... Try out these easy tips
1. Eat a lot of vegetables
2. Include lots of fruits in your diet, especially vitamin C (oranges, tomatoes, gooseberry, etc)
3. Before going to sleep, apply a mixture of cream of milk, lemon juice and glycerin on your lips.
4. Regularly application of gooseberry juice will help your lips glow.
5. Massage your lips with a mixture of glycerin, honey & lemon juice.
6. Apply a teaspoon Castor oil and half a teaspoon almond oil to give your lip good colour.
7. Use only high quality brand lipstick.
8. Before applying lipstick, dab some foundation cream on the lips.

Tips To Treat Pimples

Tips To Treat Pimples 


1. Boil beetroot in water and use it to treat pimples.
2. Crush orange peels and mix with water. Apply the mixture to acne affected areas.
3. Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and groundnut oil & leave the paste on face for 20 Min's. Wash off with lukewarm water.
4. Make a face wash out of fresh lime juice mixed with boiled milk and use daily.
5. Apply a paste of ripe tomato pulp on zits and wash after 45 Min's.
6. Half a glass of rose water with a tablespoon of honey mixed everyday to keep your skin clear.
7. Experts recommend raw papaya juice as an effective home remedy for pimple. Dab a few drops on affected areas.
8. Grind cucumber in blender and apply the paste on your face. Leave it on for half an hour & wash it off with warm water.
9. Another effective remedy is applying a paste of honey and grated apple on your face. Wash it off with cold water.
10. Mix turmeric & neem leaves & add few drops of water. Applying this helps reduce scars left behind by pimples.
 

Tips To Relieve Acidity

Tips To Relieve Acidity 


1. Boil a teaspoon of cumin seeds or jeera in some water. Sipping this water will provide relief.
2. Drink a glass of freshly prepared pineapple juice after meals. This acts as a tonic for digestive system.
3. Buttermilk with sprinkled cumin and black pepper powder helps in digestion and prevention on acidity.
4. A glass of cold milk is a good option for relief from acidity and heart burn.
5. Chewing on a clove will help.
6. The juice of gooseberry or bitter gourd is great for digestion and excellent remedy for acidity.
7. Drink loads of water. This aids digestion and helps flush out the toxins from the body.
8. Foods containing vitamins like B & E (sprouts, Green leafy vegetables) help in flushing out the acids from the stomach.

Tips To Get Rid Of Dandruff

Tips To Get  Rid Of Dandruff 


1. Apply fermented curd on scalp and hair for an hour before a wash.
2. Dandruff is common in dry hair, so oil hair as often as possible.
3. Make mixture of olive oil and ginger root and apply it on scalp. This reduces dandruff and keeps hair healthy.
4. Avoid colouring or streaking your hair if you suffer from dandruff.
5. Take a bit of sandalwood oil and thrice the amount of lemon juice to make a paste.
Keep mixture on scalp for some time and then wash off.
6. Rinse scalp with lemon juice, works wonders in getting rid of dandruff.
7. Mix half mug of warm water with half of vinegar and pour it over scalp and rinse out thoroughly.
8. Make a paste of 2 egg whites mixed with lime juice and apply it on scalp.
9. Mix almond oil and olive oil and apply it to your scalp. Wash it off after 5 Min's.
10. Mix 1 tea spoom of coconut oil & 1 tea spoon of lemon juice with fuller's earth or multani mitti & apply this paste on your hair and scalp. Keep it for an hour. Wash off. This will definitely give relief from dandruff.

Benefits Of Custard Apples

Benefits Of Custard Apples 


1. Custard apples are very rich in antioxidants like vitamin C, which helps fight free radicals in body. Also high in potassium & magnesium, they protect your heart from cardiac disease as well as regulate your blood flow.

2. Are also know to be great for eye sight. The vitamin A present in it is also good for healthy skin and hair.

3. Helps treat indigestion, constipation, diarrhoea & dysentery.

4. Since they are so high in magnesium, they equalise the water balance in your body, which helps remove acids from joint. & reduce symptoms of Rheumatism and arthritis. 

5. Find yourself tired and weak?.. The potassium present in custard apples help fight muscle weakness.

6. Are good for people suffering from anaemia.

7. Fruit has natural sugar, makes a great nutritious snack & dessert.

8. Also know to be low in saturated fa, cholesterol & sodium, making them a very healthy fruit.

Tips To Combat Snoring Problem

Tips To Combat Snoring Problem 


REMEDIES
1. Regular exercise and balanced diet.
2. Practise pranayama.
3. Consumption of olive oil instead of saturated oil.
4. Dinner should be light & easy to gigest.
5. A glass of lukewarm water with honey is also helpful.
6. A cup of hot milk with turmeric proves effective.
7.Avoid smoking as it causes songestion in nasal area.
8. Meditation for half hour daily to combat stress.
9. Raising the head of bed by 4-5 inches can aslo solve problem
10. Sleeping flat on your back can cause snoring. It will be better to sleep on your side.
11. Put few drops of almond oil into nostrils before sleeping.
12. An open bottle of marjoram oil can be kept on ed side while sleeping. Its useful in clearing nasal passage.
13. In a container of steaming water add 2-3 drops of eucalyptus oil and inhale.
14. Green tea, chamomile and mint tea have a soothing effect on throat.
 

CAUSES
1. Blocked nasal passage and breathing through mouth.
2. Overweight.
3. Enlarged adenoids or tonsils.
4. Intake of caffeine & alcohol.
5. Excessive smoking.

Tips To Over Come Constipation

Tips To Over Come Constipation 


 DO'S
1. If you suffer from constipation, eat a ripe guava first thing in the morning.
2. Yoga and pranayam to be done regularly.
3. One should sleep early and get up early so that undigested matter is eliminated timely.
4. Take an alternate hot and cold hip bath in tub with feet outside. Simultaneously you should massage the abdomen from left to right with towel. This can be done twice a week.
5. Direct mud application on abdomen on empty stomach.
6. Soak dry figs in water and consume them following morning.


DON'TS
1. Urge to pass stools should not be suppressed.
2. One should never exert or strain at the time of passing stools.


CAUSES
1. Intake of unhealthy food which lacks natural vitamins, minerals and fiber.
2. Spicy or sweetened food 
3. Deep fried food
4. Over eating
5. Stimulants like tea, coffee and cold drinks.
6. Lack of exercise.
7. Insufficient water intake.


EFFECT
1. Dry and hard stools.
2. Crampy abdominal pains.
3. Bleeding piles caused due to straining at time of passing stools.
4. Coated tongue, headache and dullness.


DIETARY MEASURES
1. Eat slowly and chew food thoroughly to aid proper digestion.
2. Take fresh fruits an green vegetables.
3. Dietary fibre present in cereals and raw salad is essential.
4. Avoid fried and spicy food.

Why Organic Food Is Better

Ever wonder why organic food is better??...
Well don't need to think so much.. Just read on to find out their benefits..

• Organic food is know to contain 50% more nutrients, minerals, vitamins, calcium.
• Grown naturally without any enhancement using chemicals, hence they are safer.
• Organic food protect us from heart diseases and even cancer as they tend to contain phenolic compounds
• Since they are natural thy do not kill existing nutrients in them.
• Organic food stay fresh longer.
• They are found to have more antioxidants.
• It's been noticed that people consuming organic food have less health problems.

Tips To Cure Insomnia / Sleeping Problem

Tips To Cure Insomnia / Sleeping Problem

1. Surya Namaskar is the ideal exercise to cope with insomnia & related disorders. Its practice calms the mind & helps get sound sleep.
2. Try having a glass of warm milk. Dairy foods are idle due to the presence of tryptophan, a sleep promoting substance.
3. Bananas which are not only high in nutritious, also help you sleep better.
4. Carbohydrates are not all bad for you. Yes, they are know to energies body, but when had with tryptophan rich foods can help. Try cornflakes with milk or even bread and cheese.
5. It's not your fave cup of coffee but even chocolate aerated drinks like cola, tea are sleep killers. Hence it's best to avoid them after 4pm.
6. Go slow on all fatty food. Consuming food rich in spices and are heavy on stomach should be avoided at night.
7. Oils made from herbs like lavender / chamomile and even rosemary can be used to beat stress & relax the system.
8. Boil 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds in 250ml of water for 10 Min's. Filter and drink 100ml before going to bed.
9. Sprinkle lavender water on your pillow. The scent will help you relax deeply. 
10. Try breathing exercise to relax.
11. Avoid heavy meals before bedtime.

Tips To Cure Mouth Ulcers

Tips To Cure Mouth Ulcers 


1. Gargle 3 times a day with fresh coconut milk.
2. Chew on some basil leaves 2 times a day.
3. Gargle alternately using hot & cold water 3 times a day.
4. Avoid eating spicy food for a week.
5. Massage affected gum area with mixture of honey and coconut milk 3 times a day.
6. Mix 2 parts hydrogen peroxide, water, 1tsp salt and baking soda and gargle.

Myth Facts (High 5 or Debunks)

Heard and tried many beauty concoctions an finally wanna give the age old myth a try???... Well no harm in trying cos what's some one's concoction failure can be your answer to the problem you are facing.. 

In this blog I will be telling the facts of the age old myths... Its interesting, so do read on...


MYTH: BEER IS A GOOD CONDITIONER FOR HAIR
                     How many a times would you have hear this when girls start to talk about all the beauty knowledge that they know??... Now beer does contain the ingredients (protein in the malt and hop in the beer coat) that will you know help your hair shine an all, but the catch is that the alcohol content in it will probably leave you with a mop that not only feels but also look like straw.. Today as this tine an age when we have so many conditioners to choose from the market, you don't really need the reeking bar smell from your hair... Now do you??...
 

MYTH: CUCUMBER REDUCES PUFFINESS OF THE EYES
                    Not just cucumber girls but anything cold applied on eye lids will reduce puffiness.. As placing something around eye region will cause the blood vessels to contract, hence reduce swelling.. But cucumber is suggested as it stays cool longer then other organic options..


MYTH: DRY SKIN CAUSES WRINKLES
                    All of you out there who have heard and started packing on moisturiser onto your faces calm down.. It's really not that bad as you have heard it as wrinkles is caused mainly due to sun exposure / pollution / genetic change / fat depletion / oestrogen loss / etc.


MYTH: SPLIT ENDS CAN BE REPAIRED
              OK I my self have hear all sorts of humbug... But trust me on this one girls... The one and only way to treat is to get the split ends snipped off at the saloon or get your friend / sibling to help you out.. It takes lot of time as you have to go through the lock of hair.. The longer you postpone it the worst it will get..
You also need to know how you actually ended up with it..
When the protective cuticle of hair tip is destroyed it will split into 2 or more strands.. This occurs due to contact of hair with high heat (dryers, curlers, etc) /over exposure to sun / excess washing of hair / wrong type of comb / etc...
So don't forget to get a trim regularly and you will see a difference..    


MYTH: DON'T NEED SUNSCREEN ON CLOUDY DAYS
                    Never ever make this mistake... Yes cloudy days are nice and comfy an all that's it.. The clouds block the infrared rays but they block only of over 20 %.. You can never escape from sunscreen, even at home... Dermatologists state that every from house lights an while cooking you will be getting rays emitted out..
 

Tips To Get Rid Of Body Odour

Tips To Get Rid Of Body Odour
1. Most common remedy is to use an antibacterial, pleasant smelling soap, apply a deodorant and wear cotton clothes to reduce sweating.
2. Apply baking soda on the arm pits to absorb sweat and kill bacteria.
3. Apply cider vinegar, white vinegar and alcohol are other solutions you can apply on your underarms to reduce body odour.
4. What you eat is directly related to your body odour. So eat healthy and avoid processed foods and also too much red meat. Frequent consumption of garlic, curry, cumin and masala can be the cause of foul smell. Avoid alcohol and tobacco (this worsens your problem).
5. The underarms tend to accumulate more sweat, removing hair by waxing or shaving helps prevent sweat rings.
6. Drinks lots of water and fresh vegetables juices to reduce sweating and hydrate the body.
7. Drink a glass of water in the morning, on an empty stomach, along with 500 mg of wheat grass. The chlorophyll present in the grass will help in reducing odour.
8. A few drops of rose water or tea tree oil added to the bath, will give long lasting freshness.
9. If body odour persists despite good hygiene, gently dry brush skin before shower. This will unclog the pores and release smelly toxins.

Tips To Select The Right Frame For Your Glasses

1. Face Type : LONG
   
    Description : Your face is rectangular and is longer rather than wide, with angular lines.

    Best Frames : Triangular, circular, or deep rectangular frames (aviators, oval & 
                                           square).
                                           Balance your face with bright coloured frames like red, blue or even 
                                           green.

      Celebrities With This Face Type : Amitabh Bachchan


2.  Face Type : OVAL

     Description : Your face is a proportional oval, with curves. Oval is the ideal face 
                                           shape. 

     Best Frames : Any frame shape - aviators, oval or square will suit you. Stick to neutral 
                                            tones, instead of loud colours. 

     Celebrities With This Face Type : Shahid Kapoor.


3. Face Type : SQUARE

    Description : Your face is broad with a strong jaw line and soft angular lines.

    Best Frames : Circular, curved frames (aviators, oval). Lengthen your face with frames
                                           that are wide. Deep coloured frames would be ideal on your face. Select 
                                          dark shades in brown and blue for a funky look. 

    Celebrities With This Face Type : Kareena Kapoor.


4. Face Type : ROUND


    Description : Your face is a circle and is about as wide as it is long, with soft curves.

    Best Frames : Square, angular frames (aviator or square). Do not wear completely 
                                           round frames.   

    Celebrities With This Face Type : Preity Zinta.


5. Face Type : HEART

    Description : Your face is wide in the forehead with a narrow chin.

    Best Frames : Try frames with wider bottoms, than tops or rimless frames, to minimise
                                           the temple width, and shift the focus to the lower part of your face.   

    Celebrities With This Face Type : Kiran Rao.
 

Ideal Healthy Dinner Diet Tips

Dinner Do's
1. Chapatti, veggies and dal are an ideal meal.
2. Soup, salad, wholegrain bread and tofu are a good option.
3. You can have a healthy helping of bean such as lentils, black beans, chickpeas, black eyed peas, 
Kidney beans, fava beans and Lima beans.
4. Frozen corn, peas and other vegetables can be added to a recipe.

Dinner Don'ts
1. Avoid sugary drinks. One 12-oz soda has about 10 teaspoons of sugar in it. Try water with lemon or a splash of fruit juice.
2. Trans fats are found in vegetable shortenings, some margarine's, fried foods. Also avoid processed foods made with partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
3. Say a big no to desserts.