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Stretching exercises without equipments

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Neck Stretches These are great because you can do them sitting down or standing up. Make your back straight and have your feet planted firmly on the ground. Bend your head straight down, pressing your chin to the chest and then tilt the head back. This is a slow "yes" motion. Do the same with a "no" motion. Another great neck stretch involves tilting the chin up and to the side and looking up to that corner of the room. This will stretch the side of the neck. Arm Stretches  Stretch one arm across the chest, using the other hand on the tricep to help amplify the stretch. To stretch the tricep, bend the arm straight back at the elbow and try to touch your shoulder blade with your hand. You can use the wall to help you stretch the arm back. Try to put your tricep on the wall as you face it. Back, Glutteal and Hip Stretches  Lie on your back and stretch your arms over your head. This will help stretch the abs and the back before you start the o...

Home remedies for fever

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A fever is your body's way of fighting an infection during a flu or infection.  Suppressing a fever is not advised, as the fever will kill the bacteria and virus. However, high fevers can be dangerous, especially for small children. Natural medicine has numerous treatments to reduce a high fever. 1) Add a half cup of vinegar to lukewarm bath water and soak for five to ten minutes. 2) Boil artichokes and cook until soft. Eat the bottom part of the leaves. 3) Add one teaspoon of tulsi leaves to one cup of hot water, steep for five minutes, and drink three to four times a day. A high fever should be gone by the next day. Other herbs that can encourage sweating and bring out a fever are peppermint, elder flowers and yarrow.  4) Place a slice of raw onion on the bottom of each foot and wrap feet in a warm blanket. 5) Dip a washcloth in a bowl of warm water mixed with a cup of vinegar. Wring it out, and apply to the forehead to treat a high fever. 6) Add one teaspoon ...

Home remedies for pimples

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Here are the top 10 ways to get rid of pimples fast.  1. Ice Ice can be used to quickly get rid of pimples. It helps in improving blood circulation to the affected area, and in freezing the skin pores and removing dirt and oil accumulated on the skin. You can use ice cubes or crushed ice, whichever is convenient. A-Wrap the ice in a piece of cloth and hold it on the affected skin area for a few seconds. B-Wait a few minutes and repeat the process. When used repeatedly on the pimples throughout the day, ice helps reduce inflammation or swelling and will immediately soothe your skin. 2. Lemon Another quick way to get rid of pimples is the use of lemon juice, which is rich in vitamin C. Lemon juice helps pimples dry up faster. Be sure to use fresh lemon juice and not bottled juice, which has preservatives. There are a couple of ways to apply this remedy. *.Dip a clean cotton swab in fresh lemon juice and apply it to the pimples before going to bed. *.You can also mak...

Home remedies for Hematuria

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What is Hematuria? Hematuria is a condition wherein blood can be observed in the urine which indicates problems in the urinary system including the kidneys. These problems are brought about by several factors which are listed below. *.For women patients, the common cause of the condition is attributed to UTI or urinary tract infections. The infection is caused by bacteria which enter the body through the urethra and multiply in the bladder which lead to the onset of Hematuria. *.Infection and injury in the kidneys. Infection is caused by bacteria which seep to the kidneys from the ureters or the bloodstream. *.Glomerulonephritis. This is a condition that is characterized by the inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidneys. The condition is brought about by diabetes, viral and strep infections, problems of the immune system, and disease of the blood vessels. *.Strenuous activities including heavy exercises are some of the most common causes of hematuria in children. *.Hyp...

Face mask : Home made.

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Homemade face masks are the best solutions to bring back life and glow to your skin. Simple Avocado Mask:  *.Using a ripe avocado, scoop and mash the meat *.If desired, combine with one tablespoon each of honey and/or plain yogurt  *.Smooth on face, avoiding eyes Basic Honey Mask: *.Combine one tablespoon each of honey and olive oil *.Add two teaspoons lemon juice *.Beat in one egg yolk *.Smooth on face and allow to dry before rinsing Before applying any mask, open the pores by applying a warm, damp washcloth to the face. After removing the mask, rinse with warm water, then cold.These two are face masks that we can use irrespective of your skin type. Homemade Scrub:  Papaya Face Scrub:  Exfoliating is vitally important for rejuvenation of skin.  The following face tip will leave skin feeling soft and renewed. *.Mash the meat of a ripe papaya with a fork. *.Add 2-3 teaspoons ground oatmeal and one teaspoon sugar *.Mix into a thick ...

Face whitening tips.

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You cannot change the colour of the skin you are born with, unless you go in for a full skin transplantation like MJ.  But you can always make it more glowing and youthful from inside with these home remedy beauty tips for face whitening. 1. Vitamin C intake in the form of juices like orange juice/ mausambi juice or even a cup of water in the morning with 1 tspn of squeezed lime or lemon and half a teaspoon of honey is great to start your day with. 2. Vitamin A should be an important part of your diet.  To tighten and brighten the complexion you need to include non-fat milk, egg yolks and shell fishes in your diet. You should also have foods like carrots, watermelons and ripe papaya which has color in them. The beta carotene in these is what you should include in your diet. Colourful fruits and veggies. 3. Exposure to the sun should be lessened. Wear a cap or hat or take an umbrella when it’s too hot outside or the sun is shinning bright. Use a UVA and UVB sunscr...

Skin care tips.

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No matter what your skin type is, making sure that your skin is clean is extremely important for it remain healthy and clear. This is where your skin care routine comes to play. Cleaning the skin of the dirt and grime of the daily life, removing the dead skin cells and making sure that you don’t leave the pores open to more dirt accumulation is essential. This procedure we all know includes cleansing, scrubbing/ exfoliating, toning and moisturizing. Here are some of the beauty tips and natural beauty products that can be used alone or in combination for their varied skin care properties. Beauty tips for cleansing:  Our skin gets exposed to varied amount of dust, smoke and heavy pollution resulting in dryness, dullness and basically lifeless skin.  Cleansing ensure that the radiance of the skin is maintained. Only if cleansing is done properly yourskin accepts different products with ease, like moisturizers and facial masks. Beauty tips for exfoliating: ...

Beauty tips based on your skin types

Different skin types have different needs and face different problems. It is important to identify your skin tone and take necessary action. Beauty tips for oily skin:  This is the most troublesome skin type to have.The troubles are countless, but when maintained right this skin type can have a glow and charm that is breath taking.  Common troubles:  *.Coarse skin with enlarged visible pores that has a dull appearance due to the over production of oil in the skin which gives a shiny and greasy sheen.  *.Frequent acne and blemishes likes blackheads, white heads and dark spots.  Simple tips:  *.Maintain a healthy diet including lots of raw veggies and fruits avoiding oily and junk food.  *.Keep your face clean always. This helps in keeping away excessive oiliness and acne.  Beauty tips for dry skin:  If you think that oily skin is a pain, then let us tell you that having dry skin isn’t a walk in the park eit...

How to workout without weights?

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1-Do pull-ups. Pull-ups are a great way to build back strength. You just need a bar that is high enough. Alternate between close grip pull-ups (biceps) and wide grip pull-ups. Add an easy set of flyes or rows for high repetitions and a low weight such as a 12 oz bottle of cola, but omit this if you have swimming in your routine. 2-Do sit-ups.  Sit-ups strengthen your abs. Find a friend to hold your feet, or stick your feet under your couch and do them. Alternatively, crunches are safer and more effective, but can be harder to do correctly. 3-Do push-ups.  Push-ups help build your chest muscles.  4 Runor jog. Running and jogging are great for your breathing, leg muscles, and arm muscles, and builds density in the lower bones. You will get in much better shape from running or jogging as well, if you are working out to lose weight. If you have trouble with pain in the side try breathing out when your left foot hits the ground. 5-Swim. Swimming is grea...

Reasons for nightfall (for male)

Reasons Of Nocturnal Ejaculation Nightfall  No one can store semen, so if one has no other way to discharge semen it is automatically discharged by nocturnal ejaculation. Romantic movies, exposed pictures or visit intimate sites on internet are also a cause of nocturnal ejaculation. It is recommended by experts do not try to stop nocturnal ejaculation because its a good way of discharge the semen. Nocturnal ejaculation is not any disease and it doesnot need any treatment. Reasons Of Nightfall:   1. When individual's semen does not ejaculated via other ways, and then it gets ejaculated through this way, since no body can store the semen for long time.  2. Another main reason is the Romantic, vulgar films, intimate pictures, intimate stories, vulgar talks and the visit of intimate sites on the internet.  3. The romantic time that has been passed with a girl, in that there had been intense desire of intercourse which have not bee fulfilled. Therefore; ...

Push ups : The correct way.

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The Ultimate Push-up Exercise List  Hands Elevated Push-up  If you struggle to perform a standard push-up and knee push-ups are too easy, try this one as a segue between the two.  Elevating your hands makes the push-up easier.  Place your hands on an elevated surface like a park bench or even a counter top.  Place feet on the ground. Perform push-up.  Standard Push-up  It’s the one you’ve been doing since your days in middle school.  The standard push-up works your chest and shoulder muscles. Lie down on the floor face down with your feet close together. Place your hands shoulder width apart.  While maintaining a straight body, lower yourself down until your chest touches the ground. Push yourself up. That’s one rep. Once you mastered this one, it’s timeto expand your push-up horizons.  Wide Grip Push-up  The wide grip push-up puts more emphasis on your chest. Place your hands wider than shoulder width ap...

Home remedies for cracked lips

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Chapped or dry lips are a common problem faced by many. Common symptoms of chapped lips are dryness, redness, cracking, flaky skins, tenderness, and sore lips. Often this problem is so painful that people find it difficult to smile, eat and talk in a comfortable manner.Some of the main causes behind chapped lips are deficiency of essential vitamins in the body, some kind of allergic reaction, dehydration, smoking, excessive licking of lips, exposure to sun rays,harsh climatic conditions and so on. To treat chapped lips, there are many commercial products available in the market.But instead of spending money on such products, you can easily get relief from this problem with some simple and easy to follow natural remedies. Here are top 10 home remedies for Chapped Lips: .  ***Coconut Oil*** .  For treating dry chapped lips, you can always rely on coconut oil. It is a kind of natural moisturizer that can be applied on the dry lips without any kind of side effects. Those having...

Home remedies for Hair fall

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Onion and garlic The element sulphur increases the production of collagen which in turn helps the hair to grow. Onion and garlic are rich sources of sulphur and this explains why they have been used in traditional medicines for regrowth of hair. tip : Chop the onion into fine pieces and squeeze the juice out. Apply to the scalp and leave on for about 15 minutes; then rinse with a mild shampoo. Crush a few cloves of garlic, add in a little coconut oil and boil for a few minutes. When this mix cools down to feel warm to the touch, apply it on the scalp with a little massaging action. Repeat this treatment two to three times a week for best results. Coconut When it comes to caring for your hair, coconut provides a host of ingredients that naturally condition and promote growth of hair. The milk of the coconut contains proteins, essential fats and minerals such as potassium and iron; using it regularly can reduce the breakage of hair. Coconut oil also carries the same rich...

Home remedies for cold

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Cold Remedy #1: Drink plenty of fluids to help break up your congestion. Drinking water or juice will prevent  dehydration  and keep your throat moist. You should drink at least 8 to 10 eight-ounce glasses of water daily. Include fluids such as water, sports drinks, herbal teas, fruit drinks, or ginger ale. Your mother's chicken soup might help too! (Limit cola, coffee, and other drinks with  caffeine  because it acts like a diuretic and may dehydrate you.) Cold Remedy #2:   Inhale steam to ease your congestion and drippy nose. Hold your head over a pot of boiling water and breathe through your nose. Be careful. If the steam  burns  your nose, breathe in more slowly. You can buy a humidifier, but the steam will be the same as the water on the stove. Moisture from a hot shower with the door closed, saline nasal spray, or a room humidifier is just as helpful to ease congestion. Cold Remedy #3: Blow your nose often, but do it the proper wa...

Home remedies for sun tanned skin

1. Lemon Juice Lemon is great for curing sun tanned skin due to its natural bleaching properties. You can simply apply some fresh lemon juice on the affected skin area and allow it to dry before washing the area with water. You can also add some sugar to lemon juice and apply it on the skin. Sugar is an excellent cleansing agent. Do this two or three times a week for fast results. 2. Yogurt Yogurt is very effective in minimizing a sun tan as it cools the skin as well as reduces redness and tightens the pores. Take a cup of plain yogurt and add the juice of one cucumber and one tomato. Next, add half a cup of gram flour (besan). Apply it on your face and neck. Leave it on for 30-45 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water. Plus, simply apply some fresh yogurt on your skin daily before taking a bath. For best results, add tomato juice and lime juice to the yogurt. 3. Aloe Vera Aloe vera gel will lighten the skin within a week, if applied daily to the affec...

Mantras for good health.

You may observe that some people are always cheerful and active while some are not so happy. Again there be some wearing glasses,  some with hearing aids, yet some more suffering from nutritional deficiency disorders. This situation should help you to understand that health is not something that can be achieve merely by popping one or two pills every day. Good health is something that can only be achieved only by understanding its significance , the factors that determine the same and then applying this knowledge in everyday life. We need to ensure that a consistent and systematic  assessment  of health status of our body is carried out with the help of both self and clinical examinations. Some of the important indicators of good physical condition of body are: 1-Flawless complexion of skin 2-Bright and clear eyes 3-Well groomed, healthy hair and scalp 4-Ideal BMI of body with muscles well toned to facilitate perfect and easy coordination of movements with ...

Exercise without weights to get bigger arms & chest

You can get big pecs, biceps and triceps without purchasing a weight set or machines. You already have a large amount of weight at your disposal – your body. Exercises that makes your arm and chest muscles lift your body away from gravity exercise these areas to build strength and bulk. PUSH-UPS Push-ups build muscles in the chest and arms. Difficult variations of push-ups also works shoulders, glutes and abs. To build muscle, you want to lift heavy weights. One way to make your chest and arms lift more weight doing a push up is to add a leg lift. To perform this variation first assume a push-up position with your arms straight and hands in line with your shoulders. Then lower your chest towards the floor and simultaneously lift one leg towards the sky. On next repetition, raise the other leg. INCHWORMS Inchworms are another body weight exercises that works the chest and arms. Inchworms are advance total-body exercise that also works your abs, shoulders an...