Good hair day

Your hair is a surefire indicator of just how healthy you are. And chances are, if you're facing a hair problem, you also have a health problem. Here are simple rules to get that gorgeous crown and to make all your days as good hair day !

1. Clean Hair

First hair care starts with clean hair. Too much cleansing, however, can be damaging.The scalp produces an oily substance called sebum which coats each hair and keeps it looking shiny and soft. Shampoos are designed to remove excess oil, grease and dirt and to exfoliate the skin cells which clog and suffocate the hair follicles. It is important to choose a shampoo according to your hair type.

2. Combing the hair

Never comb or brush wet hair, as it is more susceptible to stretching and breaking when wet. Finger comb it in gentle massage-like movements.Wait until it is damp before styling. A two minute brushing, stroking and combing routine is sufficient massage exercise for the scalp.This will help distribute natural hair oils and improve blood circulation. Never use force while brushing, always brush with gentle outward strokes.

3. Hair and general health

It is very important to get a regular hair check up done as it is the body’s barometer indicating good health or the lack of it. It can be an early indicator of many diseases such as: Thyroid , Parathyroid, Addisons diseases , Cushing's syndrome , Anemia , Dietary and mineral deficiency , Hormonal imbalance , Ovarian cyst disease, Tooth problems .

5 things you hate can boost your health

The so called 'bad' things can help you to live longer :

Sunlight

Exposure to the sun’s rays is necessary to survive, but don’t stay out too long. It can also cause a lot of skin problems. Sunlight is good for asthmatics who benefit from the ultraviolet rays.

Beer

Drinking moderate amounts of beer can actually help improve cardiovascular functions. The trick is to drink, as we said earlier, in moderate amounts.

Marijuana

It’s medicinal, strictly! Marijuana, often associated with memory loss, is ironically now being hyped as a way to stave off the ultimate form of memory loss: Alzheimer’s. It has been found that the anti-inflammatories found in the drug prevent the clumping of brain proteins.

Anger

Occasional bursts of anger are good for your health. Anger can be an even more effective coping mechanism than becoming afraid, irritated or disgusted.

Magggots

Maggots are creepy and slimy and eeky, but they can actually save your life. Certain maggots placed on serious wounds, bite away on bacteria and dead tissue, stimulating healing and helping to prevent infection.

9 ways to sex up your look

Adding unexpected and unusual touches and glamourous essentials and it’s about choosing more original ways to express your sensuality than by merely donning a micromini. Here’s how to add sizzle without sacrificing your modesty and culture.
1.Wear Unexpectedly : Subtle alterations pack the choicest punch. For example, take a basic man’s white shirt (slightly oversized), unbutton it, wrap it so that one side overlaps the over and tuck in).
2. Red your lips : Nothing does the job like red. Use lipliner for a perfect appearance ans be sensuous .
3. Earring touching the bare shoulder : Skip every other piece of jewellry, pull your hair back and make sure your makeup stays soft. This look goes great with bare shoulders and up dos, too. Definitely an after-dark look.
4. Make it Mettalic : Black may be supersexy, but gold, silver, copper are especially luminous when you’re going for vavoom. Look for simple shapes (the fabric and colour) and tones that flatter your skin colour. Go minimal to let the dress shine.
5. Adopt an exotic look : Harem pants, sarongs and embroidered items are all borrowed ethnic looks with tons of feminine charm. The mandarin-collar dress from China is flattering, chic and always intriguing.
6. Wear sunglasses : Perhaps the single sexiest item you can own are a great pair of sunglasses. They add tons of mystery, look cute even on top of your head and actually serve the practical purpose of protecting your eyes.
7. A sexiest exit scene : Sexy is all about surprises, so a deceptively simple dress from the front can be a showstopper in the back. Open backs, lace-up backs, dress trains make for dramatic effects.
8. Stay soft with clothes : Cashmere, silky satin, buttery soft suede’s are the real scene-stealers. Touchable fabrics have the added bonus of feeling great against your skin.
9. No No : No need to bear assets . Just show the hints !

10 Myths about your skin

CHOCOLATE Aggravates Acne : Acne occurs when a gland sheds cells that stick together and while plugging the gland and blowing up the skin bacteria forms which feasts on the skin and chocolate has no role in it .

SUNLIGHT Tans clear up dull complexion and acne : While suntan might temporarily mask your acne, continued exposure to sunlight worsens the condition leading to premature aging in the form of wrinkles and fine lines.

ACNE occous due to dust: The dust is not the problem, neither the surface oil. The main cause is the combination of skin scales of oil and bacteria residing inside the follicle and sebaceous glands. The sebum dead skin cells and bacteria clog pores and form acne.

CUCUMBER reduces eye bags: Cucumber may help in relaxing and hydrating your skin but there is no such ingredient that reduces bags.

SKIN breathes: Heavy cream or foundation can hinder elimination and absorption functions of the skin to a degree. They do not inhibit actual oxygen nourishing the skin. The best advice in this regard is to have a cleansing regime. Use natural products and try not to sleep with your make-up on.

FAIRNESS creams make you fair: No cream can make you fair. Only ingredients like glycolic or salic acid can lighten skin tone bringing changes in the skin shade.

BLACKHEADS develops due to dirt: Blackheads are not caused by dirt. When the pores become dilated, cellular debris build up and the air hitting these cells oxidize and turn black.

SOAP is a great cleanser: The alkaline balance of a healthy skin has a Ph value of <>Using a particuler BRAND is better: It’s the ingredients and not the mixing of brands that may cause skin reactions. The best is to find an item that works for you.

HYPOALLERGENIC PRODUCTS CAN NEVER CAUSE A SKIN ERUPTION: Even if a formula is tested thoroughly, your skin could have a reaction. So hypoallergenic is a great marketing tool but not necessarily a guarantee.

The holy lake : Nako

It’s a bit of paradise ! The scenic lake and the twittering birds are for company. And the holy sky too ! Breathtakingly beautiful and peaceful, this holy lake in the upper reaches of Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh, India) is simply addictive. In winter, the frozen Nako lake becomes a skiing hot spot for tourists.
Nako is 117 kms from Kalpa and Shimla is 244 kms from Kalpa. It’s almost a day’s journey from Shimla by road and you can take breaks at Kalpa or Sarahan . The mainhot spots are the Nako lake and Buddhist temples. At Tabo the monastery is highly revered as one of the best in the Himalayas, after the Tholing Gompa in Tibet. Except for the main temple, most of the paintings belong to the Gelupa ascendancy. Thousands of years ago, Tabo was the meeting place of Indians and Tibetans .