Organic Living and Beauty Tips

Tips for Eye Care Eyes are one of  the most wonderful gift given to us, so we should take care of the eyes. Here are some tips to take care of your eyes: Take diet consisting of fruits and vegetables and full of vitamins to make eyes brighter. Have a good night sleep and give enough rest to your eyes. Wash eyes with cold water to get sparkling eyes .  Soak cotton in Luke warm milk and cover eyes with it for 15 min.  Wear a good quality sunglasses which protect your eyes from UV rays while going out in the sun.   To soothe tired eyes , take cucumber slices and place on closed eyes for 10 minutes. Now relax completely.  Since the skin around the eyes is very sensitive, take good care and handle it delicately. You can massage your eyes with almond oil using your ring finger without giving much pressure.   If your eye twitches, or your eyes are red and feeling itchy, massage your scalp with curd . ...

ANGER Anger is one of the most misunderstood and overused of human emotions. Anger is a natural emotion that every human and many non-human animals experience. We need to understand that anger is a reaction to an inner emotion and not a planned action. Mild forms of human anger may include displeasure, irritation or dislike. When we react to frustration, criticism or a threat, we may become angry and usually this is a healthy response. Anger may be a secondary response to feeling sad, lonely or frightened. Anger is not just a mental state of mind. It triggers an increase in heart rate, blood pressure and levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline. Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to following problems: Backache Headache  Stroke  Skin problems Depression Eating disorders Low self-esteem Moodiness Grief      Rudeness Tiredness Hunger Pa...

Bad Breath Bad breath, medically called "halitosis" can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. Bad breath develops from the bacteria that are present in our mouth. These bacteria contact with the food we eat and release a foul odor. Basically, all the food you eat begins to be broken down in your mouth. As foods are digested and absorbed into your bloodstream, they are eventually carried to your lungs and given off in your breath. If you eat foods with strong odors (such as garlic or onions), brushing and flossing -- even mouthwash -- merely covers up the odor temporarily. The odor will not go away completely until the foods have passed through your body. WHAT CAUSES BAD BREATH? If you don't brush and floss your teeth daily , food particles can remain in your mouth, which promotes bacterial growth between teeth, around the gums, and on the tongue. This causes bad breath. Dry mouth also causes bad breath . Whe...

HOME REMEDIES FOR DANDRUFF Dandruff is best described as the excessive shedding of skin on the scalp. Many people suffer from dandruff problems. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat and prevent dandruff. Causes of Dandruff Dandruff is a condition marked by excessive scalp flaking and itchiness. Dandruff has several causes, including dry skin , excessive cold weather, Hormonal changes, an overgrowth of yeast . Stress and poor diet also have been linked to dandruff. Home Remedies: Keep hair and scalp clean to avoid accumulation of dead cells: The foremost consideration in the treatment of dandruff is to keep the hair and scalp clean so as to minimise the accumulation of dead cells. Mix lemon peels with extra virgin coconut oil and allow the mixture to absorb direct sunlight for one week or up to 10 days. Strain the mixture and use it to pre-treat hair before shampooing. Hair should be brushed daily to improve circulation: The hair should be brushed daily to imp...

STRESS and BEAUTY Stress has become our face's constant companion and is unfortunately one of the major causes of premature ageing. We all experience stress from time to time, but when stress occurs frequently and is left uncontrolled it can cause both health concerns and a hazard to your appearance. To manage stress, you need to understand how body reacts to tension? Stress is a natural response to emotional or physical threats. This can be from work, a daily routine or family life. When we are tense, our adrenal glands release "stress response" hormones and increases levels of cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone that can effect oil production in the skin and creates higher levels of visceral fat (abdominal fat). Increased oil production can lead to skin problems and acne. Stress also makes the body more susceptible to infection and causes the skin to repair itself more slowly by time. How Harmful Stress Is? Once this stress response has been activated, the body re...

EAT HEALTHY STAY YOUNG Healthy eating builds a healthy body. You can improve your skin with healthy eating. Improving your skin and health requires a nutritious diet, plenty of water, fresh air, exercise, sleep and minimum stress. What You CAN Do? Eating healthy doesn't mean giving up the foods you love, it means choosing food wisely. Try some of the following suggestions while eating to get a healthy lifestyle. 1- Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods: You need more than 40 different nutrients for good health, and no single food supplies them all. Your daily  food selection should include bread and other whole-grain products; fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat, poultry, fish and other protein foods. 2- Breakfast is the key to stay Young and Healthy:  Do you know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Most people give a variety of reasons for not eating breakfast. A common reason is ...

 Sleep better Look better Sleep is a major factor influencing your over-all health and skin. If you do not get adequate amount of sleep, you will quickly notice feeling low, tired, irritable and have difficulties with concentrating or just staying awake. Similarly, but less obviously, your reaction time and coordination will be reduced, and your memory and mathematical abilities will be affected. You can improve the quality of your sleep by establishing regular sleeping patterns, always going to bed and getting up around the same time everyday. If you continually suffer from lack of sleep, the results can be severe. It could result into: weakened immune system obesity diabetes Stress More chances of Heart Attack and Cancer signs of premature aging of the skin cognitive problems (short-term memory) Tips for Better Sleep: Rest Is Great For Your Skin , if you take your full sleep there are less chances of having Dark Circles under your eyes and you look fresh. Take...

Growing long and healthy hair is everybody's wish. Hair grows long naturally, but for some people it takes some time.  Another important thing to keep in mind is that just about everyone has a "terminal length" which is the longest your hair can grow based on the active growth period of your hair follicles (the growth cycle of individual hair follicles turns on and off as determined by your genetics) which is natural and you can't help it. But, you can definitely make your hair look more beautiful by following some quick and easy tips. TIPS TO GROW YOUR HAIR: A proper diet is essential to your hair. This means that you need to have adequate amounts of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals to have healthy hair. Drinking plenty of water is good for your hair growth. Protecting your hair from an excessive exposure to sunlight and to salt water and chlorine. Do not use water that is too hot for your scalp and your hair...