THE YOGIC WAY:

Yoga is a way of life. It is non-strenuous and you only use your own bodyweight. Practice astanga yoga everyday it is good for both physical and mental health. And it brings about awareness, a sense of duty and balance and makes you responsible. You learn to inculcate positive thoughts and actions on and a daily basis, improve your concentration and most significantly, gain a spiritual outlook. Calm takes over when you realize there is a higher energy out there. Yoga will surely relieve you from stress and make you relax and make your mind fresh at all time.

LEARN TO SAY ‘NO’:

The last thing you want to do is to turn down a request and be labeled ‘mean’ for it. Though you may have your reasons behind it, it could convey a negative vibe. The most important thing you probably need to learn is to say ‘no’, when it needs to be said. That way you will not end up being a scapegoat at work, or end up partying till the wee hours, when you have to be fresh for an important meeting the next morning, decision have to be made- irrespective of people’s responses. Be firm and honest and draw the line where required.

HAIR COOL

A sign of neglect will show up in the form of brittle hair, split-ends, hair fall, dandruff, etc. your food is one of the important factors, which affect the health of your hair. A well balanced diet helps to maintain shinny and thick hair. Eat foods that are rich in vitamin B, C, and E. also include daily servings of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Your hair type determines your shampooing routine. Wash your hair at least twice a week and use a good hair conditioner. You can stimulate circulation by massaging your head with oil to which some vitamin E has been added. This will make hair soft and silky.

CARE FOR NORMAL SKIN

Normal skin is no hassle skin which requires less maintenance. A regular skin care routine will help you maintain its beauty. 1. Use mild soap and wash your face with soft water. 2. Apply fresh fruits and vegetable pulp on your face, let it dry and wash it away for a fresh and instant glow. 3. Use rose water in face packs to keep the skin toned. 4. Use alcohol free toner and astringent. 5. Apply moisturizer regularly before sleeping. 6. Regular exercise leading to good blood circulation will take care of your skin.

DIET RULES

You are what you eat. The statement stresses on how important it is for us to watch we eat. There are some valuable tips are there for good food diet which will keep you healthy all the time. 1. Include a lot of vegetables (especially green leafy), fresh fruits, legumes, lean proteins, whole grains, low fat milk products in your daily diet.2. Drink gallons of water to keep you hydrated. It will not only show on your body, but also on your skin.3. Fruits and vegetables are low in calories and are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fibre. They are great source of nutrients and vital for a healthy diet. Include fruits and vegetables in every meal, and let it be your choice for a snack.

WONDERS OF MEDITATION

To be able to look beautiful flawless and youthful, it’s important you feel beautiful from within. Here there are some methods and way of doing meditations they are as follows.1. Set aside 15 minutes for yourself everyday.2. Sit with your spine erect. Close your eyes and inhale a few slow deep breaths. Exhale the same way.3. Let go of all your thoughts, worries and ideas. Simply relax and repose in yourself.4. Visualize a white light entering through your head and slowly washing over your all body. Feel every cell is getting energized. Do not resist any thoughts that may occur to you. Simply observe and the thought will vanish.6. Continue this for 15 minutes and then open your eyes. You be amazed to find yourself blissful, energetic and confident.

HANDY HINTS FOR THE SUPER HOMEMAKER

There are some hints which will surely helpful for the super homemaker they are as follows.1. prevent elastic rubber bands from turning sticky by sprinkling talcum powder in the container in which you place them.2. To give your silverware an extra shine, clean it with water in which potatoes have been boiled.3. You can keep flies away by swabbing the floor with water in which little rock salt has been dissolved.4. Prevent aluminum cooker/pan from getting discolored (while boiling potatoes) by adding a wedge of lemon to the water which the contents are being boiled.

HOME MADE HAIR CONDITIONER

Here are some methods of making easy to use conditioner.1. Mix avocado paste and curd and apply on the scalp for 15 minutes before rising off. Avocado has vitamins B6 and vitamin E. the combination act as a good conditioner leaving the hair soft and smooth.2. Make a mix of beaten egg yolk, wheat germ oil (one teaspoon), lemon juice (one tea spoon), and glycerin (one tea spoon), Apply on the scalp and rinse off to get soft silky hair.3. A mixture of aloe Vera gel and a spoonful of lemon juice conditions and prevent fly-away hair.

CARE FOR OILY SKIN

Oily skin needs adequate care and a well- balanced diet. Check it out. 1. That oily skin needs less or no moisturizer is only a misconception. It needs moisturizers too but it has to be balanced. So avoid unnecessary use of soap. 2. Use water based products and avoids soap based cleansers 3. Wash your face with plain water as many times as you can. 4. Diet affects oily skin too and hence a sudden outbreak of acne might have something to do with the food consumed. Limit your intake of oily, fatty food. 5. One of the simple ways to avoid oil breakout is to mix water and vinegar and add a few aspirins to the mixture. This is best for everyday use.

CARE FOR DRY SKIN

Dry skin tends to be very sensitive. Thus extra care in the choice of your products is very essential. 1. After a bath, dab some coconut oil, shea butter or cocoa butter on your skin and rub well to let it get absorbed. These contains proteins and skin-friendly vitamins like A, E, etc. 2. Use milk and toner for removing make-up. It leaves your skin smooth and soft without making it itchy. 3. Apply a few drops of glycerin with one tsp warm olive oil and 2-3 drops of lime juice on your face and rub it gently to help wear out dry scaly skin. 4. Gently scrubbing also helps remove dry skin.