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8 Natural Skin Care Tips

March 16, 2018

The condition of your skin is reflective of the condition of your internal health. A healthy youthful skin not only adds to the charm of your beauty but is also is a measure of your overall well-being. Many ways ensure that your skin stays naturally beautiful, and when you are healthy, it will reflect in the sheen around your body. To enhance the beauty of your skin further, there are a few tips we are presenting in this list.

1. Drink enough water

Seventy percent of our body mass is water. Given the continued exposure to the elements that our skin has, it loses water pretty quickly. Dryness, itchiness, and rashes caused by this can get pretty severe if not quickly taken care of. Drinking sufficient quantities of water not only keeps your internal system active but also helps your skin stay supple and youthful. Dry skin is also more vulnerable to diseases, and simply by drinking more water you can save yourself from those.

2. Sleep

It may sound a little unusual in a list of skincare, but sleep is undeniably important for the condition of your skin. When you sleep, the body gets a chance to repair and heal itself and skin is no exception. A regular sleeping schedule also keeps all your vitals in shape and maintain the balance of your body that reflects on your skin. Enough sleep especially helps get rid of dark circle under the eyes.

3. Detoxify

Toxins that we let accumulate in our body cause significant health issues and the skin is the first indicator of this. Drinking water infused with herbs like cumin can help you detoxify and rehydrate at the same time.

4. Let Nature be Your Pharmacy

There are several herbs and natural supplements that you can use for skin treatments and healing. Turmeric, sandal, rose, lemons, yogurt, almonds, the list is practically endless. Not only these natural ingredients ensure that you have no skin diseases but make you look beautiful as well.

5. A quick recipe for a Facepack

A simple face pack for oily skin can be made with just two ingredients. Mix sufficient fullers earth, (generally two tablespoons should be enough), with rosewater to a paste-like consistency. Apply this mixture generously on face and neck, and once dry wash it away with cold water.

6. Cucumbers for hydrating

If you have dry skin, another quick solution with two ingredients is the cucumber coconut moisturizer. Just put equal parts of cucumber pulp and coconut oil in a bowl and mix them well. Apply it to your neck and face with a cotton swab. Wash it with cold water after 15-20 minutes.

7. Milk for healing

If your skin is dry due to the changing weather, applying full cream milk without any additives can do wonders. Just soak a little milk in a cotton swab and apply it gently to the affected skin. Wash it with cold water once dry.

8. Aloe Vera Moisturizers

Another quick tip will be using Aloe Vera. You do not need any additives. Simply apply the pulp of Aloe Vera on your face, while going to bed, and wash in the morning to a glowing, healthy skin.

13 Aerobic Tips

February 1, 2018

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It’s still early in the year and that means you have plenty of time to reach you New Year’s resolution of losing weight. Sure, you might’ve chowed down on far too many Christmas cookies and with Valentine’s Day around the corner chocolate is everywhere tempting you. But by starting with small goals to modify your lifestyle you can work to reach larger goals.

If you’re still working on what you eat, it might be time to focus on modifying how you move. Incorporating aerobic exercise into your lifestyle will not only help to shed those pound, it also strengthens your heart, fights heart disease and diabetes, and will lower important lab numbers like your cholesterol.

Here are 13 tips to get you started on a healthy aerobic routine:

  1. Make sure you warm up . Warming up gets your muscles ready for your workout
  2. Cool down. Cooling down helps your heart come to a stop more slowly, which is healthier for it.
  3. Start slow. You don’t run a marathon overnight. Start with baby steps and meet yourself where you are. You’ll be more likely to stick with it if you aren’t constantly beating yourself up for not being at an unrealistic level.
  4. Don’t train too hard. Doing so will result in injuries that require rest and will set you behind on your fitness goals.
  5. Pay attention to what your body is telling you. If you’re genuinely feeling unwell, take a day to rest.
  6. Get enough sleep. Your workouts will suffer and be largely ineffective if you don’t get enough sleep. Make it a point to clock 8 hours every night.
  7. Don’t overeat. Eating too much can undo any results you might expect from your aerobic workout.
    Once you get to a level of training very hard, be sure to replace your electrolytes by enjoying a piece of fruit after a workout.
  8. Avoid sugary beverages like Gatorade. Unless you’re running a marathon, drinks like Gatorade will simply work against the calories you’ve burnt while working out.
  9. Wear the right shoes. Good workout shoes are expensive, but it’s absolutely critical that you get a pair of shoes that are intended for whatever you’re doing. This will help to prevent foot and ankle injuries.
  10. Focus on your form. Whether you’re running or walking, proper form is key to avoiding injury and maximizing results. Many specialty shoe stores will help evaluate your form and give you advice on correcting it. Another option is to hire a personal trainer.
  11. Dress properly. Wear clothing that’s comfortable and ideal for what you’re doing. If you’re running, baggy clothing will hold you back. Find clothing that fits right so you aren’t focused on what you’re wearing and instead paying attention to what you’re doing.
  12. Watch the weather. If you plan to workout outside, make sure it’s not too hot. Here in South Texas we see people quite often get heat exhaustion due to working out in our extreme temperatures.
  13. Plan according to the time of day. If you know temperatures are going to be scorching midday, make sure you plan your workout for the morning or evening. Similarly, if you have to squeeze a workout in but have plans, try splitting it into two shorter sessions or getting it in over your lunch break.

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