Hey, I just have a quick video that I thought you'd like today about a
unique training style called "tabata" intervals.
Tabatas are actually the style of workouts we use in our workout DVDs
at http://BusyManFitness.com
The video below shows you how to use this type of training to get
highly intense full body workouts done in under 5 minutes, even at home...
Check out the video below that my friend Arnel came up with and you'll
see him go through an example of how this type of training works...
http://truthaboutabs.com/tabata-intervals.html
Enjoy!
Til next Lean-Body Secrets Ezine... Don't be lazy, be lean.
Mike Geary
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Certified Personal Trainer
Founder - http://TruthAboutAbs.com & http://BusyManFitness.com
PS - if you liked todays video, feel free to fwd this email on to any
of your friends, family, or co-workers that would enjoy it.
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Friday, November 9, 2007
A "land meat" with more omega-3s than salmon?
I know you've heard all of the buzz over the last few years about the
health benefits of wild salmon and other fish that have higher levels of
omega-3 fatty acids.
However, did you know that there's a "land meat" that has similar
omega-3/omega-6 ratios as wild salmon? In fact, this "land meat" not only
contains as much, or even higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, but
without the possible negatives such as heavy metals (mercury, etc) and PCBs
that can be found in fish frequently.
I've talked about this type of meat before and how it's one of the
healthiest forms of meat you can possibly eat... It's grass-fed beef and
other grass-fed ruminant meats such as bison, buffalo, lamb, and venison.
Now I know that a lot of people will try to convince you that meat is
not good for you... and to be honest I partially agree with them when it
comes to your typical factory farm-raised meat where the animals are
fattened up with huge quantities of grains & soy that are not their
natural diet & given unhealthy doses of hormones, antibiotics, etc.
However, when animals are healthy and eat the diet they were meant to
eat naturally, the meat is actually healthy for us.
Let's take beef for example... When cattle eat mostly grain and soy,
the fat composition of their meat becomes higher in inflammatory omega-6
fatty acids and lower in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.
On the other hand, when cattle eat mostly grass instead of grains/soy,
their meat becomes higher in omega-3s and lower in omega-6 fatty acids.
In addition, grass-fed beef also contains much higher levels of
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which has shown some promising benefits in
studies for losing body fat and gaining lean muscle mass.
A similar comparison can be made between wild salmon and farm raised
salmon. Wild salmon is a healthier option than farm raised salmon and has
higher levels of omega-3s because the wild salmon eat what they're
supposed to eat naturally. On the other hand, farm raised salmon are
fattened up unnaturally with grain/soy based food pellets which
detrimentally changes the salmon's fat ratio of omega-6 to omega-3.
The problem is that it is VERY hard to find healthy grassfed meats in
typical grocery stores. In fact, even at health food stores, you might
find some "organic" meats (which is at least a little better than
standard), but it is often hard to find any real grass-fed meats.
Well, about 2 weeks ago, I did some searching and found a great website
that sells all kinds of varieties of grass-fed healthy meats...
http://healthygrassfed.2ya.com
They have everything you could ever want... grass-fed burgers, filet
mignon & any other quality beef cuts, grass-fed buffalo, grass-fed
cheeses, and even free-range chicken and turkey!
And better yet, they deliver it right to your house with no shipping
costs either... and I actually found that the prices were pretty
comparable to what I usually pay at the grocery store anyway.
I'll tell ya... I was like a kid in a candy store when I found this
site. I placed my order for all kinds of goodies on a friday, I got a
shipping notification email that Monday, and my delivery came right to my
door the very next day in a sealed cooler... I couldn't believe the
service I got from this company.
Wouldn't it give you peace of mind to know that you and your family are
eating meat that is actually good for you instead of the mass produced
junk at most grocery stores? I know I'm getting most of my meat from
them from now on.
Everything in my order ended up being awesome... here's my
recommendations:
*the grass-fed filet mignons (delicious and tender!)
*grass-fed burgers and bison burgers when I need a quick but healthy
5-minute meal (use some grass-fed cheese and sprouted grain roll for the
ultimate balanced meal)
*the free-range chicken and turkey sausages (makes great italian dishes
or healthier breakfast sausage)
*grass-fed cheese and butter (higher in CLA and omega-3 than normal
butter or cheese)
*they even have free-range turkeys available for upcoming thanksgiving
(you won't find free-range turkeys in stores)
Plus, besides getting much healthier meat than you'd ever find in the
store, another benefit to this site was that it was like doing my
grocery shopping from my living room, instead of fighting the crowds at the
store.
Well, they've got me hooked, and thought I'd pass on this little
discovery to you. Here's the site again...
http://healthygrassfed.2ya.com
(FYI - from looking at the site, I believe you can only order the meats
if you're in the US and Canada)
Enjoy!
Til next newsletter...
Don't be lazy, be lean.
Mike Geary
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Certified Personal Trainer
Founder - http://TruthAboutAbs.com & http://BusyManFitness.com
PS - if you liked todays article, feel free to fwd this email on to any
of your friends, family, or co-workers that would enjoy it.
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health benefits of wild salmon and other fish that have higher levels of
omega-3 fatty acids.
However, did you know that there's a "land meat" that has similar
omega-3/omega-6 ratios as wild salmon? In fact, this "land meat" not only
contains as much, or even higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, but
without the possible negatives such as heavy metals (mercury, etc) and PCBs
that can be found in fish frequently.
I've talked about this type of meat before and how it's one of the
healthiest forms of meat you can possibly eat... It's grass-fed beef and
other grass-fed ruminant meats such as bison, buffalo, lamb, and venison.
Now I know that a lot of people will try to convince you that meat is
not good for you... and to be honest I partially agree with them when it
comes to your typical factory farm-raised meat where the animals are
fattened up with huge quantities of grains & soy that are not their
natural diet & given unhealthy doses of hormones, antibiotics, etc.
However, when animals are healthy and eat the diet they were meant to
eat naturally, the meat is actually healthy for us.
Let's take beef for example... When cattle eat mostly grain and soy,
the fat composition of their meat becomes higher in inflammatory omega-6
fatty acids and lower in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.
On the other hand, when cattle eat mostly grass instead of grains/soy,
their meat becomes higher in omega-3s and lower in omega-6 fatty acids.
In addition, grass-fed beef also contains much higher levels of
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which has shown some promising benefits in
studies for losing body fat and gaining lean muscle mass.
A similar comparison can be made between wild salmon and farm raised
salmon. Wild salmon is a healthier option than farm raised salmon and has
higher levels of omega-3s because the wild salmon eat what they're
supposed to eat naturally. On the other hand, farm raised salmon are
fattened up unnaturally with grain/soy based food pellets which
detrimentally changes the salmon's fat ratio of omega-6 to omega-3.
The problem is that it is VERY hard to find healthy grassfed meats in
typical grocery stores. In fact, even at health food stores, you might
find some "organic" meats (which is at least a little better than
standard), but it is often hard to find any real grass-fed meats.
Well, about 2 weeks ago, I did some searching and found a great website
that sells all kinds of varieties of grass-fed healthy meats...
http://healthygrassfed.2ya.com
They have everything you could ever want... grass-fed burgers, filet
mignon & any other quality beef cuts, grass-fed buffalo, grass-fed
cheeses, and even free-range chicken and turkey!
And better yet, they deliver it right to your house with no shipping
costs either... and I actually found that the prices were pretty
comparable to what I usually pay at the grocery store anyway.
I'll tell ya... I was like a kid in a candy store when I found this
site. I placed my order for all kinds of goodies on a friday, I got a
shipping notification email that Monday, and my delivery came right to my
door the very next day in a sealed cooler... I couldn't believe the
service I got from this company.
Wouldn't it give you peace of mind to know that you and your family are
eating meat that is actually good for you instead of the mass produced
junk at most grocery stores? I know I'm getting most of my meat from
them from now on.
Everything in my order ended up being awesome... here's my
recommendations:
*the grass-fed filet mignons (delicious and tender!)
*grass-fed burgers and bison burgers when I need a quick but healthy
5-minute meal (use some grass-fed cheese and sprouted grain roll for the
ultimate balanced meal)
*the free-range chicken and turkey sausages (makes great italian dishes
or healthier breakfast sausage)
*grass-fed cheese and butter (higher in CLA and omega-3 than normal
butter or cheese)
*they even have free-range turkeys available for upcoming thanksgiving
(you won't find free-range turkeys in stores)
Plus, besides getting much healthier meat than you'd ever find in the
store, another benefit to this site was that it was like doing my
grocery shopping from my living room, instead of fighting the crowds at the
store.
Well, they've got me hooked, and thought I'd pass on this little
discovery to you. Here's the site again...
http://healthygrassfed.2ya.com
(FYI - from looking at the site, I believe you can only order the meats
if you're in the US and Canada)
Enjoy!
Til next newsletter...
Don't be lazy, be lean.
Mike Geary
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Certified Personal Trainer
Founder - http://TruthAboutAbs.com & http://BusyManFitness.com
PS - if you liked todays article, feel free to fwd this email on to any
of your friends, family, or co-workers that would enjoy it.
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The ab exercise that's a total waste of time
I was at a poker party up in North Jersey over the weekend at a
friend's house. My friend had moved into this beautiful new
home about a year ago, but I had never made it up for a visit
until this weekend.
Well, as they were giving us a tour of the house, we took a peek
into one of their spare rooms which wasn't being used for
anything. The only thing they had in this room was one of those
infomercial "ab loungers" covered in dust... you know, the
ab-chair looking thingy that they hawk on the infomercials as
being the end-all solution to a flabby stomach... telling you
that you can get a flat stomach and perfect abs just by sitting
on this thing and rocking a little bit while you lazily watch
tv.
The cleverly marketed infomercials for these products lure you
in by showing you the ripped sexy midsections of the male and
female fitness models that they hired for the show (who have
never actually used these gadgets themselves...they actually got
their toned near-perfection bodies through following REAL
workouts and strict nutrition!)
Well, since this "ab lounger" was sitting in this vacant room
getting dusty, obviously it wasn't actually being used, so it
was really a waste of their money that they spent on it.
Regardless, even if it was being used regularly, it would never
have given my friends the results they were looking for, because
these infomercial ab gadgets (and all ab exercises for that
matter), don't accomplish the most important aspect of truly
achieving flat six pack abs...
THEY DON'T STIMULATE ANY FAT LOSS AT ALL!
And worse yet, just for kicks, I jumped on this "ab lounger" and
gave it a try... I have to say, I've never done any abs exercise
where I felt it LESS in my abs... As a matter of fact, this
piece of crap lounger didn't even feel like it was making my abs
work at all!
It felt more like a lounge chair I should be using to relax with
a beer at a barbeque.
My point of this story is that there are still thousands of
people every day that fall for these gimmicks and waste their
hard-earned money on every ab-gimmick that comes out next.
So what does it REALLY take to get flat sexy six pack abs?
1. It takes some commitment to doing REAL workouts... full-body
multi-joint workouts using strategic combinations of the most
effective exercises for stimulating the release of fat burning
hormones in your body and increasing your metabolic rate to new
levels.
2. It takes introducing yourself to REAL nutrition... not fad
diets, not restrictive starvation, not overly processed "diet"
foods, not bogus "extreme fat loss" pills... but a truly
nutrient-dense natural balanced diet that FEEDS your body with
what it needs instead of starving it.
3. It takes the right success mindset to achieve these goals so
that you can put everything into action and make it a part of
your daily life for good.
If you don't already have a copy, all of these techniques are
detailed in my internationally best-selling program - The Truth
about Six Pack Abs.
Tens of thousands of users in 143 countries worldwide have
already used the program to change their outlook on true fitness
for good. Check out more info here to see if this program is a
good fit for you...
http://www.truthaboutabs.com/abdominal-fat-loss-program-questions.html
Also, you can see some of the results that other readers are
experiencing here...
http://www.truthaboutabs.com/testimonials.html
Alright, my stomach is growling for my lunch, so I've gotta go.
My "abs-approved" lunch of the day is:
-A grass-fed bison burger topped with mushrooms and grass-fed
cheddar cheese on an Ezekial sprouted grain bun.
-A side salad of baby lettuce, carrot shreds, olive oil &
balsamic dressing and avocado slices
-A glass of lightly raw honey-sweetened iced green tea
Til next newsletter,
Don't be lazy... be lean.
Mike Geary
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Certified Personal Trainer
Founder - http://TruthAboutAbs.com & http://BusyManFitness.com
friend's house. My friend had moved into this beautiful new
home about a year ago, but I had never made it up for a visit
until this weekend.
Well, as they were giving us a tour of the house, we took a peek
into one of their spare rooms which wasn't being used for
anything. The only thing they had in this room was one of those
infomercial "ab loungers" covered in dust... you know, the
ab-chair looking thingy that they hawk on the infomercials as
being the end-all solution to a flabby stomach... telling you
that you can get a flat stomach and perfect abs just by sitting
on this thing and rocking a little bit while you lazily watch
tv.
The cleverly marketed infomercials for these products lure you
in by showing you the ripped sexy midsections of the male and
female fitness models that they hired for the show (who have
never actually used these gadgets themselves...they actually got
their toned near-perfection bodies through following REAL
workouts and strict nutrition!)
Well, since this "ab lounger" was sitting in this vacant room
getting dusty, obviously it wasn't actually being used, so it
was really a waste of their money that they spent on it.
Regardless, even if it was being used regularly, it would never
have given my friends the results they were looking for, because
these infomercial ab gadgets (and all ab exercises for that
matter), don't accomplish the most important aspect of truly
achieving flat six pack abs...
THEY DON'T STIMULATE ANY FAT LOSS AT ALL!
And worse yet, just for kicks, I jumped on this "ab lounger" and
gave it a try... I have to say, I've never done any abs exercise
where I felt it LESS in my abs... As a matter of fact, this
piece of crap lounger didn't even feel like it was making my abs
work at all!
It felt more like a lounge chair I should be using to relax with
a beer at a barbeque.
My point of this story is that there are still thousands of
people every day that fall for these gimmicks and waste their
hard-earned money on every ab-gimmick that comes out next.
So what does it REALLY take to get flat sexy six pack abs?
1. It takes some commitment to doing REAL workouts... full-body
multi-joint workouts using strategic combinations of the most
effective exercises for stimulating the release of fat burning
hormones in your body and increasing your metabolic rate to new
levels.
2. It takes introducing yourself to REAL nutrition... not fad
diets, not restrictive starvation, not overly processed "diet"
foods, not bogus "extreme fat loss" pills... but a truly
nutrient-dense natural balanced diet that FEEDS your body with
what it needs instead of starving it.
3. It takes the right success mindset to achieve these goals so
that you can put everything into action and make it a part of
your daily life for good.
If you don't already have a copy, all of these techniques are
detailed in my internationally best-selling program - The Truth
about Six Pack Abs.
Tens of thousands of users in 143 countries worldwide have
already used the program to change their outlook on true fitness
for good. Check out more info here to see if this program is a
good fit for you...
http://www.truthaboutabs.com/abdominal-fat-loss-program-questions.html
Also, you can see some of the results that other readers are
experiencing here...
http://www.truthaboutabs.com/testimonials.html
Alright, my stomach is growling for my lunch, so I've gotta go.
My "abs-approved" lunch of the day is:
-A grass-fed bison burger topped with mushrooms and grass-fed
cheddar cheese on an Ezekial sprouted grain bun.
-A side salad of baby lettuce, carrot shreds, olive oil &
balsamic dressing and avocado slices
-A glass of lightly raw honey-sweetened iced green tea
Til next newsletter,
Don't be lazy... be lean.
Mike Geary
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Certified Personal Trainer
Founder - http://TruthAboutAbs.com & http://BusyManFitness.com
Thursday, November 1, 2007
How to eat that candy & still stay lean
**How to Enjoy the Halloween Treats & Still Stay Lean
With Halloween this week, no doubt you're probably surrounded
now by loads of sugar and corn syrup laden candy everywhere you
go... and now you're trying to avoid uncontrollably devouring
all of the candy laying around your house, so you don't blow up
like a balloon! Or you're beating yourself up because you gave
in and ate half a bag of kit-kats.
Well, don't worry about it so much, as long as you consider
this...
Here's a tip you can use on how to combat the typical weight
gain associated with the candy binge that usually happens
throughout this week from all of the halloween candy laying
around. The problem is that you're tempted to indulge but don't
want to add extra blubber on top of those dear abbies.
Well, I say indulge... eat as much candy as you want! Gorge
yourself until you can't eat any more!
Now, here's the caveat... only do this on ONE DAY, and then go
cold turkey! You will not be able to do much damage with just
one single day of over-indulgence, as long as you call it quits
the very next day, and you make sure it doesn't happen again for
a VERY long time.
Actually, the sugar overload will spike your insulin and revamp
your leptin levels when kept to only one day. This, in turn,
increases your metabolic rate (but only when done very
infrequently). So go ahead and enjoy, but then end it quickly,
and get back to your normal healthy balanced diet.
Also, make sure to get a good high intensity weight training
workout done the day after your overeating day, and you'll get
one of the best muscle pumps you'll ever experience!
Same goes for the day after the Thanksgiving feast... a good
high intensity weight training workout the day after
Thanksgiving will give you the biggest muscle pump you'll have
all year long!
By the way, if you want to try some tasty little treats that
taste like dessert, but are actually made of organic dark
chocolate & have a decent dose of blood-sugar controlling
fiber (making them a sensible snack or dessert) check out the
delicious Prograde Cravers (Peanut Butter is my favorite
flavor!)...
http://natural.getprograde.com/cravers
That's all for today... If you liked todays article, feel free
to fwd this email on to any of your friends, family, or
co-workers that would enjoy it.
Til next time... Don't be lazy, be lean.
Mike Geary
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Certified Personal Trainer
Founder - http://TruthAboutAbs.com & http://BusyManFitness.com
**PS - Did you know you are likely missing some of these
Lean-Body Secrets Newsletters?
Yep, your email provider most likely false filters some or all
of these emails and you won't get them all, even though you
asked to receive them. Makes you mad right?
Well, there's an easy solution. Go to this page for the easy
instructions to make sure you keep getting these newsletters
that you asked to receive...
http://truthaboutabs.com/avoid-missing-the-newsletters.html
*Please note that due to high volume of emails, replies to this
email can not be handled individually and are routed to a
help-desk.
TruthAboutAbs.com
1104 Woodhollow Drive
Marlton
New Jersey 08053
United States
With Halloween this week, no doubt you're probably surrounded
now by loads of sugar and corn syrup laden candy everywhere you
go... and now you're trying to avoid uncontrollably devouring
all of the candy laying around your house, so you don't blow up
like a balloon! Or you're beating yourself up because you gave
in and ate half a bag of kit-kats.
Well, don't worry about it so much, as long as you consider
this...
Here's a tip you can use on how to combat the typical weight
gain associated with the candy binge that usually happens
throughout this week from all of the halloween candy laying
around. The problem is that you're tempted to indulge but don't
want to add extra blubber on top of those dear abbies.
Well, I say indulge... eat as much candy as you want! Gorge
yourself until you can't eat any more!
Now, here's the caveat... only do this on ONE DAY, and then go
cold turkey! You will not be able to do much damage with just
one single day of over-indulgence, as long as you call it quits
the very next day, and you make sure it doesn't happen again for
a VERY long time.
Actually, the sugar overload will spike your insulin and revamp
your leptin levels when kept to only one day. This, in turn,
increases your metabolic rate (but only when done very
infrequently). So go ahead and enjoy, but then end it quickly,
and get back to your normal healthy balanced diet.
Also, make sure to get a good high intensity weight training
workout done the day after your overeating day, and you'll get
one of the best muscle pumps you'll ever experience!
Same goes for the day after the Thanksgiving feast... a good
high intensity weight training workout the day after
Thanksgiving will give you the biggest muscle pump you'll have
all year long!
By the way, if you want to try some tasty little treats that
taste like dessert, but are actually made of organic dark
chocolate & have a decent dose of blood-sugar controlling
fiber (making them a sensible snack or dessert) check out the
delicious Prograde Cravers (Peanut Butter is my favorite
flavor!)...
http://natural.getprograde.com/cravers
That's all for today... If you liked todays article, feel free
to fwd this email on to any of your friends, family, or
co-workers that would enjoy it.
Til next time... Don't be lazy, be lean.
Mike Geary
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Certified Personal Trainer
Founder - http://TruthAboutAbs.com & http://BusyManFitness.com
**PS - Did you know you are likely missing some of these
Lean-Body Secrets Newsletters?
Yep, your email provider most likely false filters some or all
of these emails and you won't get them all, even though you
asked to receive them. Makes you mad right?
Well, there's an easy solution. Go to this page for the easy
instructions to make sure you keep getting these newsletters
that you asked to receive...
http://truthaboutabs.com/avoid-missing-the-newsletters.html
*Please note that due to high volume of emails, replies to this
email can not be handled individually and are routed to a
help-desk.
TruthAboutAbs.com
1104 Woodhollow Drive
Marlton
New Jersey 08053
United States
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
[ PcWorld ] Health & Beauty : HOME REMEDIES FOR DRY SKIN CARE AND TREATMEN
Dry skin appears due to low level of sebum. Dry skin is very sensitive. Dry skin cannot retain the moisture therefore it appears parched It usually feels "tight" and uncomfortable after washing unless some type of moisturizer or skin cream is applied. Chapping and cracking are signs of extremely dry, dehydrated skin.
Dryness is increased by wind, extremes of temperature and air-conditioning, dry skin is tightly drawn over the bones. It looks dull, especially on the cheeks and around the eyes. Dry skin can be a sign of hypothyroidism. Serious skin complications can arise for people with diabetes. Certain drugs, including diuretics, antispasmodics, and antihistamines, can also lead to dry skin.
The oil glands do not supply enough oil the skin. As a result, the skin becomes dehydrated. Skin gets exposed to the elements especially in winter. Dry skin could be due to a genetic condition, Poor diet, Nutritional deficiencies, especially deficiencies of vitamin A and B vitamins, can also contribute to dry skin.
Environmental factors such as exposure to sun, wind, cold, chemicals, or cosmetics, or excessive bathing with harsh soaps can also cause dry skin. Conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, or seborrhea also are the cause of the dry skin.
HOME REMEDIES FOR DRY SKIN CARE AND TREATMENT
To wash the dry skin never use the tap water, but mineral water should be used. Dry skin needs extra care. It should not be cleansed with a cloth of rough texture but it needs smooth care.
Do not use highly alkaline soaps and detergents like washing sodas and powders which contain highly alkaline and drying ingredients.
Prepare a mixture by adding 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon orange juice,1 teaspoon olive oil and ,few drops of rose water, few drops of lime juice. Apply this mixture on the face every morning 15 minutes before taking your bath
Prepare a mixture by adding 1 egg ,1 teaspoon of honey, 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and few drops of rose water and use this as a mask. This is an effective home remedy for dry skin care.
Once a week take a milk bath. It will nourish and smoothen your skin.
For dry and chapped lips the best remedy is to massage them with a little cream of milk to which a few drops each of rose water and lime juice has been added every night before going to bed.
Eat a balanced diet that includes vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds, and nuts. Eat quality protein from vegetable sources. Increase your intake of raw foods.
Eat foods such as garlic, onions, eggs, and asparagus that are high in sulfur, which helps to keep the skin smooth and youthful.
Sufficient sleep is also an effective means to get rid of dry skin as the skin's cellular repair activity is at its highest during the resting phase.
Exercise is also important to maintain healthy skin as it boosts circulation and encourages blood flow. Regular exercise will nourish and cleanse your skin from within.
Avoid overheated rooms; avoid sudden changes in temperature; protect yourself from wind and sun.
Blend together well 1 teaspoon green clay powder and 1 teaspoon raw honey. Apply the mixture to your face, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on for fifteen minutes, then wash well with lukewarm water.
Do not smoke. Smoking has a harmful effect on the skin.
Do not use very hot water when bathing or showering.
Apply aloe Vera gel topically on affected areas. It helps to remove dead skin cells. Aloe Vera is soothing, healing, and moisturizing
Cantaloupes, carrots and apricots are essential foods for dry skin treatment because they are rich in the vitamins A and C, both important for a smooth skin.
Avoid fried foods, animal fats, and heat-processed vegetable oils. Do not drink soft drinks or eat sugar, chocolate, potato chips, or other junk foods.
Mash a ripe banana with a fork and spread it thickly onto the face and throat. Leave on for ten to fifteen minutes and then wash with lukewarm water.
Mash half an avocado and mix with a few drops of fresh lemon juice and spread over the cleansed skin. Leave on for fifteen to twenty minutes, and then remove the excess with a soft tissue. Wash the skin alternately with cold and warm water.
Apply cucumber juice everyday to the face to protect it from the sun.
Apply malai to your face daily in the morning and wash off after ten minutes.
Prepare a mixture of besan and curd. Scrub your face with this mixture gently and wash off.
Almond and grape seed oil are the best oils for the dry skin.
Always use a moisturizer during the day. Use upward, circular motion to lightly massage the moisturizer into your face. Make sure not to pull or tug your skin.
Take 1/4 of an apple. Peel off the skin and grate. Cool in the refrigerator. Apply it on the skin and leave it on for 15 minutes. Wash off with cool water. Apple helps soothe dry skin and gives it a pleasant glow.
Soak khus khus (poppy seeds) overnight. Grind it with just enough milk to make a paste. Apply on your face. Once it dries, wash with cold water.
Mix 2-5 tablespoons of raw peanuts with milk and make a paste. Add ¼ teaspoon of honey to it. Apply on your face. Leave to dry. Then wash with cold water and pat dry.
Mix one teaspoon of malai , a pinch of turmeric and four to five drops of olive oil and make a paste. Apply on your face, leave to dry. Wash with cold water and pat dry.
Another home remedy for dry skin treatment is - Mix 3-4 tablespoons of Multani mitti (Fuller's Earth) with 8-10 ground pudina (mint) leaves. Freeze the pack overnight. Keep outside for 10-15 minutes and then apply on your face. After 10-15 minutes, wash off and pat dry.
Drink 12 to14 glasses of water everyday.
Dryness is increased by wind, extremes of temperature and air-conditioning, dry skin is tightly drawn over the bones. It looks dull, especially on the cheeks and around the eyes. Dry skin can be a sign of hypothyroidism. Serious skin complications can arise for people with diabetes. Certain drugs, including diuretics, antispasmodics, and antihistamines, can also lead to dry skin.
The oil glands do not supply enough oil the skin. As a result, the skin becomes dehydrated. Skin gets exposed to the elements especially in winter. Dry skin could be due to a genetic condition, Poor diet, Nutritional deficiencies, especially deficiencies of vitamin A and B vitamins, can also contribute to dry skin.
Environmental factors such as exposure to sun, wind, cold, chemicals, or cosmetics, or excessive bathing with harsh soaps can also cause dry skin. Conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, or seborrhea also are the cause of the dry skin.
HOME REMEDIES FOR DRY SKIN CARE AND TREATMENT
To wash the dry skin never use the tap water, but mineral water should be used. Dry skin needs extra care. It should not be cleansed with a cloth of rough texture but it needs smooth care.
Do not use highly alkaline soaps and detergents like washing sodas and powders which contain highly alkaline and drying ingredients.
Prepare a mixture by adding 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon orange juice,1 teaspoon olive oil and ,few drops of rose water, few drops of lime juice. Apply this mixture on the face every morning 15 minutes before taking your bath
Prepare a mixture by adding 1 egg ,1 teaspoon of honey, 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and few drops of rose water and use this as a mask. This is an effective home remedy for dry skin care.
Once a week take a milk bath. It will nourish and smoothen your skin.
For dry and chapped lips the best remedy is to massage them with a little cream of milk to which a few drops each of rose water and lime juice has been added every night before going to bed.
Eat a balanced diet that includes vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds, and nuts. Eat quality protein from vegetable sources. Increase your intake of raw foods.
Eat foods such as garlic, onions, eggs, and asparagus that are high in sulfur, which helps to keep the skin smooth and youthful.
Sufficient sleep is also an effective means to get rid of dry skin as the skin's cellular repair activity is at its highest during the resting phase.
Exercise is also important to maintain healthy skin as it boosts circulation and encourages blood flow. Regular exercise will nourish and cleanse your skin from within.
Avoid overheated rooms; avoid sudden changes in temperature; protect yourself from wind and sun.
Blend together well 1 teaspoon green clay powder and 1 teaspoon raw honey. Apply the mixture to your face, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on for fifteen minutes, then wash well with lukewarm water.
Do not smoke. Smoking has a harmful effect on the skin.
Do not use very hot water when bathing or showering.
Apply aloe Vera gel topically on affected areas. It helps to remove dead skin cells. Aloe Vera is soothing, healing, and moisturizing
Cantaloupes, carrots and apricots are essential foods for dry skin treatment because they are rich in the vitamins A and C, both important for a smooth skin.
Avoid fried foods, animal fats, and heat-processed vegetable oils. Do not drink soft drinks or eat sugar, chocolate, potato chips, or other junk foods.
Mash a ripe banana with a fork and spread it thickly onto the face and throat. Leave on for ten to fifteen minutes and then wash with lukewarm water.
Mash half an avocado and mix with a few drops of fresh lemon juice and spread over the cleansed skin. Leave on for fifteen to twenty minutes, and then remove the excess with a soft tissue. Wash the skin alternately with cold and warm water.
Apply cucumber juice everyday to the face to protect it from the sun.
Apply malai to your face daily in the morning and wash off after ten minutes.
Prepare a mixture of besan and curd. Scrub your face with this mixture gently and wash off.
Almond and grape seed oil are the best oils for the dry skin.
Always use a moisturizer during the day. Use upward, circular motion to lightly massage the moisturizer into your face. Make sure not to pull or tug your skin.
Take 1/4 of an apple. Peel off the skin and grate. Cool in the refrigerator. Apply it on the skin and leave it on for 15 minutes. Wash off with cool water. Apple helps soothe dry skin and gives it a pleasant glow.
Soak khus khus (poppy seeds) overnight. Grind it with just enough milk to make a paste. Apply on your face. Once it dries, wash with cold water.
Mix 2-5 tablespoons of raw peanuts with milk and make a paste. Add ¼ teaspoon of honey to it. Apply on your face. Leave to dry. Then wash with cold water and pat dry.
Mix one teaspoon of malai , a pinch of turmeric and four to five drops of olive oil and make a paste. Apply on your face, leave to dry. Wash with cold water and pat dry.
Another home remedy for dry skin treatment is - Mix 3-4 tablespoons of Multani mitti (Fuller's Earth) with 8-10 ground pudina (mint) leaves. Freeze the pack overnight. Keep outside for 10-15 minutes and then apply on your face. After 10-15 minutes, wash off and pat dry.
Drink 12 to14 glasses of water everyday.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
[ PcWorld ] HOME REMEDIES FOR DANDRUFF
The term dandruff includes several different conditions of the scalp. There is scaling in which the entire scalp may be covered with loose dry scales. When the hair is combed or brushed, or when the scalp is scratched, these scales fall like snow on the shoulders. Often there is itching, as well, and the scalp may be red from scratching.
If the scalp is covered with greasy scales, wash the hair thoroughly every day, using some good soap or medicated shampoo. Frequent washing will not harm the hair.
Itching lesions of the scalp are often due toneurodermatitis especially when it occurs on the back of the head.
Keep the hair and scalp clean by frequent shampoo. Clean your comb and brush after each use.
Mild dandruff is the result of excessive oiliness of the skin and not due to dryness of the scalp. Chronic dandruff may occur due to psoriasis of the scalp. Dandruff can occur to anybody at any age. It should not be left untreated.
The most important point in the treatment of dandruff is to keep the hair and scalp clean so as to decrease the accumulation of dead cells. The hair should be brushed daily to improve the circulation and remove any flakiness. The most effective way to brush the hair is to bend forward from the waist with the head down towards the ground and brush from the nape of the neck towards the top of the head. Massage the scalp daily using one-finger tips and working systematically over the head. This should be done just before or after brushing the hair. Like brushing, this stimulates the circulation, dislodges dirt and dandruff and helps in the hair growth.
People should avoid spicy and greasy food because it helps dandruff to increase and spread. People should add more vegetables and fruits on the diet. It is very essential to take fresh foods avoid taking tinned and canned foods add more green vegetables and fruits.
Strong tea and coffee, processed foods should be avoided for the dandruff.
HOME REMEDIES FOR DANDRUFF
Prepare a mixture by adding two tablespoons of cosmetic vinegar and six tablespoons of hot water. Apply it all over the scalp, parting the hair with a comb. Preferably it should be used at bedtime. Tie a scarf over the hair to avoid staining the pillow. Next morning wash the hair with shampoo. This should be done twice a week for three months. This is very useful home remedy for dandruff.
Massage hot oil into the scalp at bedtime. Next morning an hour before bath, rub lemon juice mixed with cosmetic vinegar (mix 1:2 ratio) into the scalp. Wash the hair with an egg shampoo.
A hot steam bath can be an effective remedy. Massage hot oil with a hot damp towel and leave it on the head so that the steam can fight dandruff. Two towels can be used for this purpose.
Boil five teaspoons of dried used tealeaves in limewater and use it after shampoo. This gives the hair a lustrous shine and provides nourishment too.
Make a solution of 1 ounce each of fresh or dried rosemary and sage in 2 cups of water. Let steep for 24 hours, then use daily as a hair wash. This is also very useful home remedy for dandruff.
Boil 5 Tbsp dried thyme in 2 cups water for 10 minutes. Strain and cool. Pour 1/2 mixture over clean, damp hair. Massage into scalp, do not wash. Use second half of solution another day.
Massage your hair with warm coconut oil and apply the juice of 2 lemons, steam your hair and leave the oil on for about 2 hours. Wash with a mild shampoo. Repeat 2-3 times a week.
For dandruff treatment boil a handful of neem leaves in 4 teacups of water. After cooling and filtering, use for washing hair.
Massage baking soda into the hair and scalp to absorb oil and to loosen dead skin on scalp. Wash thoroughly, use no other shampoos. Initially the hair may seem dry, after several weeks, dandruff will be gone and hair will be smooth and shiny.
Boil: 1-cup water, 1-cup apple cider vinegar, 1 handful of fresh mint leaves. Strain and pour into a container. With fingertips, massage solution into the scalp, let dry without washing out.
For dandruff treatment take 1 part almond oil, 1 part pure sulphur powder, 2 parts 'surgical spirit' and 4 parts distilled water or rose water and mix well. Rub on the scalp.
Take 2 cup water, add 4-5 tablespoons dried thyme and boil for 10 minutes. Cool, strain, and use the mixture to massage scalp. Keep for half an hour.
Dissolve 2 aspirins in any dandruff shampoo. Leave the mixture on your scalp for two minutes. Rinse and wash properly to remove the aspirin particles completely from the scalp.
Make a solution by adding equal parts of dried rosemary, comfrey, witch hazel leaves and nettles to make about 1/2 cup. Add to 2 cups of water in a covered pot. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let steep overnight. Strain. Shampoo and wash hair then use this again for final wash to relieve itchy, flaky scalp.
For dandruff treatment rub a lot of aloe Vera gel into scalp about 10-15 minutes before you wash your hair,. Leave it on for 10 minutes, and shampoo your hair like you regularly do. This will help to get rid of dandruff within a few weeks.
Soak 2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds in water overnight. In the morning grind into a fine paste. Apply all over scalp and leave for ½ an hour. Wash with mild shampoo.
Prepare a mixture of olive oil with the almond oil. Leave it on about 5 min.s after it starts to burn. Wash well to clear dandruff.
Make a solution by mixing 100 g each of amla (Indian goose berry), reetha, and shikakai, and boil in two litre of water until the liquid reduces to half. Use this shampoo for one month. Dandruff will go away and your hair will become thick.
Massage the hair for half an hour with curd, which has been kept in the open for three days, or mix a few drops of lime and amla juice every night before going to bed.
A useful remedy for removal of dandruff is the use of green gram powder. The hair should be washed twice a week with two tablespoons of this powder mixed with half a cup of curd.
Beets have been found useful in dandruff. Both tops and roots should be boiled in water and this water should be massaged into the scalp with the fingertips every night. White beet is better for this purpose.
The juice of snake gourd has been found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of dandruff. The juice should be rubbed over the scalp for this purpose.
Beat two eggs and add two tablespoons of water to it. Wet the hair and apply the egg mixture over the hair. Now massage your scalp and let the mixture on for ten minutes to fifteen minutes. Then wash the hair with lukewarm water. This helps to prevent hair fall and dandruff.
Boil bhangra leaves in sesame oil for 15 minutes. Let it stand for an hour then strain it. Massage this oil in your head. Leave it for an hour then shampoo your hair.
If the scalp is covered with greasy scales, wash the hair thoroughly every day, using some good soap or medicated shampoo. Frequent washing will not harm the hair.
Itching lesions of the scalp are often due toneurodermatitis especially when it occurs on the back of the head.
Keep the hair and scalp clean by frequent shampoo. Clean your comb and brush after each use.
Mild dandruff is the result of excessive oiliness of the skin and not due to dryness of the scalp. Chronic dandruff may occur due to psoriasis of the scalp. Dandruff can occur to anybody at any age. It should not be left untreated.
The most important point in the treatment of dandruff is to keep the hair and scalp clean so as to decrease the accumulation of dead cells. The hair should be brushed daily to improve the circulation and remove any flakiness. The most effective way to brush the hair is to bend forward from the waist with the head down towards the ground and brush from the nape of the neck towards the top of the head. Massage the scalp daily using one-finger tips and working systematically over the head. This should be done just before or after brushing the hair. Like brushing, this stimulates the circulation, dislodges dirt and dandruff and helps in the hair growth.
People should avoid spicy and greasy food because it helps dandruff to increase and spread. People should add more vegetables and fruits on the diet. It is very essential to take fresh foods avoid taking tinned and canned foods add more green vegetables and fruits.
Strong tea and coffee, processed foods should be avoided for the dandruff.
HOME REMEDIES FOR DANDRUFF
Prepare a mixture by adding two tablespoons of cosmetic vinegar and six tablespoons of hot water. Apply it all over the scalp, parting the hair with a comb. Preferably it should be used at bedtime. Tie a scarf over the hair to avoid staining the pillow. Next morning wash the hair with shampoo. This should be done twice a week for three months. This is very useful home remedy for dandruff.
Massage hot oil into the scalp at bedtime. Next morning an hour before bath, rub lemon juice mixed with cosmetic vinegar (mix 1:2 ratio) into the scalp. Wash the hair with an egg shampoo.
A hot steam bath can be an effective remedy. Massage hot oil with a hot damp towel and leave it on the head so that the steam can fight dandruff. Two towels can be used for this purpose.
Boil five teaspoons of dried used tealeaves in limewater and use it after shampoo. This gives the hair a lustrous shine and provides nourishment too.
Make a solution of 1 ounce each of fresh or dried rosemary and sage in 2 cups of water. Let steep for 24 hours, then use daily as a hair wash. This is also very useful home remedy for dandruff.
Boil 5 Tbsp dried thyme in 2 cups water for 10 minutes. Strain and cool. Pour 1/2 mixture over clean, damp hair. Massage into scalp, do not wash. Use second half of solution another day.
Massage your hair with warm coconut oil and apply the juice of 2 lemons, steam your hair and leave the oil on for about 2 hours. Wash with a mild shampoo. Repeat 2-3 times a week.
For dandruff treatment boil a handful of neem leaves in 4 teacups of water. After cooling and filtering, use for washing hair.
Massage baking soda into the hair and scalp to absorb oil and to loosen dead skin on scalp. Wash thoroughly, use no other shampoos. Initially the hair may seem dry, after several weeks, dandruff will be gone and hair will be smooth and shiny.
Boil: 1-cup water, 1-cup apple cider vinegar, 1 handful of fresh mint leaves. Strain and pour into a container. With fingertips, massage solution into the scalp, let dry without washing out.
For dandruff treatment take 1 part almond oil, 1 part pure sulphur powder, 2 parts 'surgical spirit' and 4 parts distilled water or rose water and mix well. Rub on the scalp.
Take 2 cup water, add 4-5 tablespoons dried thyme and boil for 10 minutes. Cool, strain, and use the mixture to massage scalp. Keep for half an hour.
Dissolve 2 aspirins in any dandruff shampoo. Leave the mixture on your scalp for two minutes. Rinse and wash properly to remove the aspirin particles completely from the scalp.
Make a solution by adding equal parts of dried rosemary, comfrey, witch hazel leaves and nettles to make about 1/2 cup. Add to 2 cups of water in a covered pot. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let steep overnight. Strain. Shampoo and wash hair then use this again for final wash to relieve itchy, flaky scalp.
For dandruff treatment rub a lot of aloe Vera gel into scalp about 10-15 minutes before you wash your hair,. Leave it on for 10 minutes, and shampoo your hair like you regularly do. This will help to get rid of dandruff within a few weeks.
Soak 2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds in water overnight. In the morning grind into a fine paste. Apply all over scalp and leave for ½ an hour. Wash with mild shampoo.
Prepare a mixture of olive oil with the almond oil. Leave it on about 5 min.s after it starts to burn. Wash well to clear dandruff.
Make a solution by mixing 100 g each of amla (Indian goose berry), reetha, and shikakai, and boil in two litre of water until the liquid reduces to half. Use this shampoo for one month. Dandruff will go away and your hair will become thick.
Massage the hair for half an hour with curd, which has been kept in the open for three days, or mix a few drops of lime and amla juice every night before going to bed.
A useful remedy for removal of dandruff is the use of green gram powder. The hair should be washed twice a week with two tablespoons of this powder mixed with half a cup of curd.
Beets have been found useful in dandruff. Both tops and roots should be boiled in water and this water should be massaged into the scalp with the fingertips every night. White beet is better for this purpose.
The juice of snake gourd has been found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of dandruff. The juice should be rubbed over the scalp for this purpose.
Beat two eggs and add two tablespoons of water to it. Wet the hair and apply the egg mixture over the hair. Now massage your scalp and let the mixture on for ten minutes to fifteen minutes. Then wash the hair with lukewarm water. This helps to prevent hair fall and dandruff.
Boil bhangra leaves in sesame oil for 15 minutes. Let it stand for an hour then strain it. Massage this oil in your head. Leave it for an hour then shampoo your hair.
[ PcWorld ] HOME REMEDIES FOR DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES
Dark circles under the eyes tell us about the health of an individual. They are produced due to overstrain, after an illness or an allergy. They can also be the result of undernourishment. But these dark circles do not produce any harm to the body. So anybody with dark circles should not worry about them. In fact, sometimes they're not even an indication of physical problems.
Dark circles can be aggravated by fatigue, allergies, overexposure to the sun, menstruation or pregnancy. But they're usually hereditary; if your parents have them, there are more chances that you do, too have them.
Dark circles are the result of the engorged blood vessels under your eyes. Because the skin under eyes is thinner than skin anywhere else on body, therefore blood vessels there are more noticeable, especially in fair skinned persons. Usually, dark circles are caused by hyper pigmentation of melanin, the substance that gives color to the skin.
In western countries, the kidneys are related to the adrenal glands and with stress levels in life being so high; these glands are very often exhausted. When these glands are weakened, allergies are prevalent. Dark circles under the eyes are known to be a classic symptom of an allergy, together other signs including edema and fatigue.
Dark circles under eyes may also be due to aging which thins the skin around the eyes. Eight hours of sleep is essential. Do not leave cream on the skin around the eyes for long periods. Circles under the eyes can worsen in people who smoke or suffer from allergies.
HOME REMEDIES FOR DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES
Apply a cold compress this will help to constrict blood vessels and turns tissue white, and dark circles will lighten.
Drink at least eight to ten glasses of water everyday.
Put slices of raw potatoes or cucumber by closing eyes over the eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wash with warm water and apply a cream.
Take out the juice of the cucumber. Prepare a mixture of lemon juice, lanolin cream and cucumber juice and apply around the eye for 10-15 minutes.
Prepare a mixture by adding equal quantity of potato and cucumber juices. Dip a cotton swab in this mixture and put the cotton on eyelids and keep for 20 minutes. Wash your eyes with cold water.
Prepare a mixture of lemon and tomato juice (equal parts) and apply it on the black circles 2 times a day.
Make a paste of turmeric powder with pineapple juice for dark circles under the eyes.
Apply crushed mint around the eye.
Another home remedy for dark circles under the eyes is - massage with almond oil under and around eyes at bedtime daily for 2 weeks. Almond helps to remove dark circles.
No cream should be left on the skin around the eyes for long periods.
Rub the area with a powdered Vitamin E capsule and wash off with a mixture of honey and egg white.
Put hot and cold clothes alternatively under eyes for 10 minutes. Then apply some almond oil on the dark circles before going to bed.
The acupressure point for eyes is on the mount below the index finger of your palms. Pressing this mount may help.
Dip some carrot leave in hot water and leave for a few minutes. Drink the liquid 3 times a day before meals.
Dip cotton balls in rose water or cold water and keep under the eyes for 10 minutes.
Make a paste of 1 tsp. tomato juice, 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder, and 1 tsp. of flour. Apply around eyes. Leave on for 10 minutes before washing. This is an effective home remedy for dark circle treatment.
Take some freezed parsley. Use the parsley cubes instead of eye creams to reduce the dark circles and puffiness. Parsley is packed with chlorophyll which helps fade darkness, while the ice cubes reduce the swelling.
Takes vasoline, put it on a metal spoon and freeze it for 15 minutes. Then apply it to the eyes for a few minutes.
Add some mint leaves, lemon juice, and salt to tomato juice and drink.
Grate some cucumber and freeze in an ice tray. Massage frozen cucumber cubes onto eyes to reduce puffiness and dark circles.
Avoid excess of chocolates and try to take more fibres in the diet.
To prevent dark circles take 2 magnesium tablets per day, especially if you're taking calcium.
Use a sunscreen especially made for the face with a sun protection factor (SPF) to keep the sun's rays from darkening the skin under your eyes
Eat vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin A for the treatment of dark circles under eyes.
Dark circles can be aggravated by fatigue, allergies, overexposure to the sun, menstruation or pregnancy. But they're usually hereditary; if your parents have them, there are more chances that you do, too have them.
Dark circles are the result of the engorged blood vessels under your eyes. Because the skin under eyes is thinner than skin anywhere else on body, therefore blood vessels there are more noticeable, especially in fair skinned persons. Usually, dark circles are caused by hyper pigmentation of melanin, the substance that gives color to the skin.
In western countries, the kidneys are related to the adrenal glands and with stress levels in life being so high; these glands are very often exhausted. When these glands are weakened, allergies are prevalent. Dark circles under the eyes are known to be a classic symptom of an allergy, together other signs including edema and fatigue.
Dark circles under eyes may also be due to aging which thins the skin around the eyes. Eight hours of sleep is essential. Do not leave cream on the skin around the eyes for long periods. Circles under the eyes can worsen in people who smoke or suffer from allergies.
HOME REMEDIES FOR DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES
Apply a cold compress this will help to constrict blood vessels and turns tissue white, and dark circles will lighten.
Drink at least eight to ten glasses of water everyday.
Put slices of raw potatoes or cucumber by closing eyes over the eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wash with warm water and apply a cream.
Take out the juice of the cucumber. Prepare a mixture of lemon juice, lanolin cream and cucumber juice and apply around the eye for 10-15 minutes.
Prepare a mixture by adding equal quantity of potato and cucumber juices. Dip a cotton swab in this mixture and put the cotton on eyelids and keep for 20 minutes. Wash your eyes with cold water.
Prepare a mixture of lemon and tomato juice (equal parts) and apply it on the black circles 2 times a day.
Make a paste of turmeric powder with pineapple juice for dark circles under the eyes.
Apply crushed mint around the eye.
Another home remedy for dark circles under the eyes is - massage with almond oil under and around eyes at bedtime daily for 2 weeks. Almond helps to remove dark circles.
No cream should be left on the skin around the eyes for long periods.
Rub the area with a powdered Vitamin E capsule and wash off with a mixture of honey and egg white.
Put hot and cold clothes alternatively under eyes for 10 minutes. Then apply some almond oil on the dark circles before going to bed.
The acupressure point for eyes is on the mount below the index finger of your palms. Pressing this mount may help.
Dip some carrot leave in hot water and leave for a few minutes. Drink the liquid 3 times a day before meals.
Dip cotton balls in rose water or cold water and keep under the eyes for 10 minutes.
Make a paste of 1 tsp. tomato juice, 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder, and 1 tsp. of flour. Apply around eyes. Leave on for 10 minutes before washing. This is an effective home remedy for dark circle treatment.
Take some freezed parsley. Use the parsley cubes instead of eye creams to reduce the dark circles and puffiness. Parsley is packed with chlorophyll which helps fade darkness, while the ice cubes reduce the swelling.
Takes vasoline, put it on a metal spoon and freeze it for 15 minutes. Then apply it to the eyes for a few minutes.
Add some mint leaves, lemon juice, and salt to tomato juice and drink.
Grate some cucumber and freeze in an ice tray. Massage frozen cucumber cubes onto eyes to reduce puffiness and dark circles.
Avoid excess of chocolates and try to take more fibres in the diet.
To prevent dark circles take 2 magnesium tablets per day, especially if you're taking calcium.
Use a sunscreen especially made for the face with a sun protection factor (SPF) to keep the sun's rays from darkening the skin under your eyes
Eat vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin A for the treatment of dark circles under eyes.
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