Follow Skin and Hair Care Tips to Remain Beautiful During Winters

Everything changes with the changing season, from dressing style, eating habits to beauty regimen. Winter, one of the most awaited seasons of the year, increases the taste of hot coffee, groundnuts and so on. But, in this utmost joy, do not forget that these winters bring along themselves cold breeze that harms your skin and tresses if required care is not taken. So, this time do not allow these threats to reduce the glowing radiance of your skin and sparkling beauty of your hair. Incorporate these little changes in your beauty regimen and see the magic.

Do’s for skin

• Though, wearing woollens helps in conserving energy of the body, but at the same time they make the skin very dry. So, it is necessary to pamper your skin more by using oil-based moisturizer. One can even opt for body lotions or cold creams for moistening the skin.
• Add a few drops of oil in water while bathing as this will help in retaining lost moisture. Rather than bathing with very hot water, make it a habit of using lukewarm water as it does not decreases the natural oils of the skin.
• People make a mistake of restricting the usage of sunscreen to summer season only. In winters as well, it is equally important to apply sunscreen 20-30 minutes prior stepping outside. Reapply it if you stay outside for a long time.
• For hydrating your skin, drink 8-10 glasses of water in a day. Not to mention, fruits and green leafy vegetables release a lot of water, therefore they are must to include in the daily diet.
• The skin of hands and feet needs extra protection during this season. Therefore, moisten them by applying such lotions and creams that contain glycerine or petroleum jelly.

Now, talking about tresses or mane, many people encounter with problems of having dry and dull hair during winters. What happens during winters, people experience both chilling and warm air by remaining indoors and outdoors. Due to variations in temperature, not only skin even hair becomes dry and brittle. So, follow these hair care tips and say adieu to dull and lifeless hair.

• Moisture level reduces in hair and scalp during winters, thus leading towards dandruff and making hair more brittle. So, pay more attention towards it by massaging scalp with warm oil regularly for improving blood circulation and making roots and hair shaft stronger. Hot coconut oil, almond or olive oil massage works wonder for hair.
• For retaining the original texture of the hair, wash it with lukewarm water. Also, avoid shampooing your hair too often as excessive washing depletes natural hair oils, thereby making hair and scalp dry out too easily.
• A strict “no-no” to blow dryers in wet hairs. Allow it to dry naturally and never brush wet hair as it encourages hair fall.
• For increasing elasticity, shine and strength of hair, conditioning is a must. If you are looking for some natural conditioner, then nothing is best than coconut milk.
• Prefer wearing scarf or cap when you go outside and don’t fasten it too tightly as it will reduce blood circulation in the scalp.

So, what are you waiting for? Follow these tips from now only and see the results...

Follow Easy Tips to Overpower Anger

Do people find you short-tempered? Do you find yourself in midst of arguments and fights often? If answer of aforementioned questions is affirmative, then do not make delay in following anger management tips.

Anger is regarded as normal physical response of a body. It is perfectly normal to get angry when you are being mistreated. Getting angry on some things is a healthy emotion till the time a person is not hurting himself or others. The manner of expressing anger differs from person to another. Sarcastic comments, hurting others, shouting, etc. are some of the ways of expressing anger.

Main reasons of anger- Stress is considered as root cause of anger. Besides stress, not getting things which you dreamt of, seeing some traits in others which are not present in us, seeing our parents fighting often in childhood, unfair treatment, etc. are some other prominent reasons of anger.

Controlling Anger is Important

Getting angry not only hurts physical and mental health of a person, it also hurts relationships with others. It undermines the ability to think wisely and creates negative impression in the mind of others. From time to time, people are experimenting with various methods for controlling their anger, but all are in vain. However, the fact is if a person is determined to control his anger, the desired task can be fulfilled easily. So, let’s discuss some of the most effective anger management tips which help in overpowering anger.

Quick Tips of How to Overcome Anger

·     Take some long and deep breath- Slow and deep breathing helps in counteracting rising stress. The key to control anger is taking deep breath from the abdomen by inhaling as much as fresh air into the lungs.

·       Exercise- Brisk walk of 10 minutes acts like magic in controlling anger. When a person walks, it releases pent-up energy, thereby enabling a person to handle situations with cooler head.

·     Make use of senses- Why not to take benefit of the relaxing power of five senses in order to cool down anger? Try to utilize five senses such as sight, touch, taste, smell and hearing. When a person’s anger gets out of control, indulge yourself somewhere like listen music, start cooking or follow any activity which gives you peace.

·    Slowly count to ten- Shift your focus by counting from 1 to 10. If you are still feeling angry, try counting again.

Stepping out of the particular situation, cracking a funny joke, etc. are some other methods which help in defusing the anger for time being. Even after trying aforementioned tips, you feel that anger is still venting out, then professional help is inescapable. Some people think that asking for professional guidance implies weakness. However, the fact is professional guidance can be one of the best ways of exploring main reasons of anger and coping with it.

Therapy for controlling anger- If reason of anger is not known, it becomes more difficult to control anger. The therapy classes provide safe environment, thereby helping people to learn reasons of anger and those factors which trigger it.

Anger Management groups- By joining anger management classes, person will learn and experience that even others are facing the same problem and struggling for finding the apt solution. By hearing other people stories, people will get an idea how to handle such kind of situations and get motivated to follow anger management tips and techniques sincerely.

Anger management group or class which provides counseling regarding coping up with angry feelings which are affecting health, behavior, relationship and work of a person intensely. So, the crux is anger can be controlled provided apt measures are taken at the right time.

Sacrificing Career over Managing Home: Is It a Right Decision?

In the fast pace world, every one,be it a male or female, is running in the rat race to earn his/her livelihood and to lead a lavish lifestyle. Long before, the scenario was that husband used to work and female look after her family. But, with the changing times women have also become ambitious and do not want to put their careers at back stage even after getting married.

Of late, most of the women prefer taking short sabbatical of 1-2 months at the time of marriage and want to rejoin their offices as soon as possible. But, there are some prestigious women personalities who value family more than career. They are happy after giving up their careers and feel proud to be called as homemakers. Let’s take a closer look at them.

 

Anjali Tendulkar- Born on 10 Novembor 1967, a paedictrician by profession, Anjali Tendulkar has tied her nuptial knot with Sachin Tendulkar in 1995. She gave up her promising career to take care of her family. And even after so many years, she has no regrets on her decision of turning into full-fledged homemaker.

Madhuri Dixit- Worldwide recognized as Dhak Dhak girl, she ruled the Bollywood for more than a 1 decade. In the year 1999, she broke many hearts by settling down with renowned cardiovascular surgeon Shriram Madhav Nene. She took break from Hindi movies and after taking a significant sabbatical of 6 years, she rejoined the film industry. 

No one can question their decision of giving up promising career or rejoining the mainstream after taking a long break. Reason being, they are known faces. But, why such kinds of question always arise when a common woman takes the same decision? Why is that so it always remains a hush-hush issue among family and friends when a woman takes the decision putting of her career on a backburner?

It would not wrong to say that even for a woman taking this decision is not easy. She takes such kind of decision after weighing pros and cons and discussing it with her family. Moreover, every individual faces different kind of situation. Some women feel happy to rejoin their offices after marriage, whereas some are compelled to join office for meeting their both ends meal. The decision taken by her relies upon the fact that which choice is the best for her family, not that which is right or wrong at that point of time. So, the only point to convey is that respect her decision if she sacrifices her career for the sake of her family because priorities change after marriage.

Changing Outlook of Delhi

 “There is nothing permanent except change” is one of the sayings of Heraclitus. Changes are inevitable and important also. Although, changes have occurred in all the places, Delhi is one place where changes have altogether changed the outlook of it. Now, it seems like a completely new place what it looked like a few decades back. Over the past few years, everything ranging from culture, clothing, youth's choices, etc. has changed dramatically in the metropolitan area. Here’s a list of some changes that have taken place recently.

1.      Leggings replaced traditional salwar suits- For girls, wearing salwar suit with dupatta is a matter of passé. With the introduction of sleek and comfortable leggings, now kurti with legging is a preferred choice of not only girls but married ladies as well over traditional salwar suits. Reason being, they are comfortable, give fashionista look and most importantly, one legging can be worn with many kurtis. Owing to the fact, the popularity of a combination of kurti with legging continues to thrive in Delhi female section.

2.      Pithu or Laptop bags replaced Suitcase- A few years back, office going people carry suitcase along with them for keeping their important documents. Now, the scenario has undergone a sea change. Of late, the trend of carrying pithu bags or laptop bags is catching pace.

3.      Scooters and Maruti 800 phase out- That day is not so far when vehicles like scooters and Maruti 800 will be hard to see in metropolitan cities. With the emergence of power bikes and stylish car models, these vehicles are virtually dead now.

4.      Complete disappearance of Landlines Phones- A few decades back, rotary phones were replaced by landline phones. And with the presence of mobile phones, the landline phones are completely ruled out.

Communicating with friends through sms rather through mails, eating out in restaurants on weekly basis, doing shopping online, - the list is endless. It would not wrong to say that these are some kind of those changes which are primarily seen in Delhi and other metros. But slowly and steadily, these changes are taking place in small and rural areas as well. Please tell, if there are some other changes which you have observed in your nearby areas. Your suggestions are welcomed.

Effective Ways of Beating Summer Heat

If summer season is synonymous with ice creams and mangoes, then it also reminds of various health problems. Those who take adequate care of themselves, enjoy the season to the hilt. But, those who fall prey of scorching heat have to bear serious consequences. Firstly, let's figure out some of the common health concerns of summer season.

Dehydration:It is a common condition which implies excess loss of fluid from the body. Although, the condition is easily treatable, may lead to life-threatening results if left untreated. Some of the common symptoms of the condition are dry mouth, increased thirst, headache, fatigue, etc.

Heat Stroke: Sometimes, it happens that the body temperature increases abnormally due to excessive exposure to sun for quite a long time. High body temperature, hot and dry skin, headache, no sweating, rapid heartbeat, etc. are some of the symptoms of the condition. Because it develops rapidly, hence demands immediate medical attention.

Eye Damage: Eye damage is caused due to overexposure of UV rays. A person commonly experiences redness, blurred vision, eye irritation, etc. if he suffers from eye damage.

Skin Damage: Sun burn, extreme dryness, pigmentation, tanning, etc. are some of the common skin problems which are faced during summer season.

Anyone can enjoy the warmth of sun, if adequate care is taken in the season. And for that, it is pertinent to introduce some changes in eating habits and lifestyle. Some of the measures that can help a person to safeguard himself from the common health problems are:

• Increase fluid intake up to 12-14 glasses of water in a day. Incorporate several kinds of liquids in daily diet like lemon water, fruit juices, buttermilk, soups, lassi, etc.
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine in summer season.

• Protection from the sun is the most important and this can be done by wearing sun glasses, hats or using umbrellas. The eyes become dry very frequently during the summer. This can be prevented or minimized by using lubricating eye drops or washing eyes with cold water on a frequent basis.
• Apply sunscreen lotion of SPF minimum 20 at least 20 minutes before stepping out in the sun. If possible, stay indoors.
• Include a lot of raw vegetables and fruits in a diet. Binge on fruits like pineapple, pears, grapefruit and watermelon. Reason being, they have cooling effect and high water content.
• Due to sweating, important nutrients wash out from the body. And only drinking plain water cannot solve the purpose. Therefore, it is important to regain the nutrients by drinking curd, lemon juices along with plain water.

Some other ways that help in remaining cool in this summer are:

• Avoid wearing skin tight clothes, instead wear light color and free size clothes made from cotton.
• Eat such fruits that contain high content of water like watermelon, cucumber, grapes, etc.
• Avoid eating oily and spicy food as they take long time to get digested. Substitute these heavy meals with salads made from cucumber, spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, etc.

• Take bath two times in a day to keep yourself cool. Mix rose water in it as the rose water and other essential oils helps in soothing the body.

A Final Takeaway Tip: Remain cool in summer by drinking lots amount of water, eating citrus fruits and avoid taking fried food. If you are stepping out in the sun, wear sunglasses and sunscreen.