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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Beauty Tips

To have a glowing skin :
  • Mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder with some milk cream, apply it on the face and wash after 20 minutes.
  • Mix equal quantity of honey and lemon, apply them on the face. Wash it after 15 minutes.
  • Mix equal quantity of honey and tomato juice, apply them them on the face.Wash it after 15 minutes.

 
To remove blackheads from nose :
  • Mix almond paste with rose water and apply them . Wash it after 20 minutes.
  • Mix Mint juice and turmeric and apply them. Wash it after 20 minutes.
  • Mix the paste of turmeric and neem powder. Apply them and wash it after 30 minutes.
  • Apply the fresh lemon juice on the nose for 2 to 3 times a day.
  • Mix equal amount of cinnamon powder and lemon juice and apply them.Wash after 15 to 30 minutes. Do this frequently to get rid of blackheads.

 
Best home made scrubs for face :
  •  Prepare a scrub with lemon,salt and honey. Scrub the face for 10 minutes and then wash it.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Ease your Menstrual Cramps

Menstrual cramps are scientifically known as Dysmenorrhea. Severity of these cramps usually vary from one woman to another. The pain usually  occur in the lower abdominal and pelvic areas as a result of these cramps. Sometimes the pain can be felt in the thighs and lower back too. Popping up a pill is not recommended as it as many side effects. It is always good to ease the pain with natural home remedies,which has no side effects.These are few home remedies which can be followed to ease menstrual cramps.

  • Increase your liquid consumption  to prevent dehydration as dehydration aggravates menstrual cramps.
  • Place a hot water bag on the stomach to ease the stomach cramps.
  • Ginger is a wonderful  herb that has tremendous health benefits. Boil some ginger pieces in water and sip it through out the day.
  • Drinking more hot liquids promotes blood flow to the pelvic area and helps relaxing pelvic muscles. Consuming green tea and herbal teas  helps in relieving stomach cramp. 
  • Women whose bodies are weak, tends to suffer menstrual cramps in greater severity. It is advisable to pop up some vitamin pills to ease the menstrual pain.