Children should be handled very gently...Taking care of them is not an easy task!But mothers need to do that no matter what...Iam going to write down a few points on nail care..It is very difficult to cut nails for kids...Either they wont agree for this and cry over the procedure or they dont co-operate...
-Once children start walking they usually discover particles of dust and dirt that may have slipped an adult's eyes..So these get in to the nail bed and can cause infections..
-Make sure their nails are clean...while bathing them clean their finger nails properly...
-The right time to cut their nails would be while they are asleep..Otherwise they will squirm and might get hurt..Also they may cry during the procedure..
-Immediately after a bath also nails can be cut because nails become softer in texture..Even otherwise children's nails are softer than adults...
-Make sure you cut their nails atleast once a week...
-Do not leave the nail bed open...For that again will bring infections...
-The finger nails grow at a faster rate than the toe nails...
-You can use a small nail cutter or use a blunt scissor..There are special scissors to cut nails for babies...These wont have any sharp ends..So they wont hurt the child in any way...
-In case you are confident while your child is awake make sure you divert his/her attention by narrating a story...
So,good luck!!!
You may want to read how to bathe babies
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Post Partum Exercises
Exercise is very important for every individual..If you want to get back to your old you,you have to excercise...This will help regain your old self...In case you have had a normal delivery,you can start sooner..In case of a Caesarean section,you can start off once you are discharged from the hospital..
More than a person who has had a normal delivery,a person with a caesarean section needs more exercise as there were no contractions...The abdomen will be very flabby...So to get back the old muscle tone,you have to exercise with a proper schedule...Do not strain..Start slowly...Avoid pushing beyond the point of hurting your sutures/stiches...That could be dangerous...So slow and steady...
Here are a few exercises that can be done...
For The First Week:
1.Abdominal Breathing:
Breathe in deeply to expand abdomen..once you have done that,exhale slowly while drawing in abdominal muscle tightly...This can be done atleast 5 times...you can increase the frequency later on....
2.Arm Raising:
Lie flat on a flat surface,legs slighlty apart..Stretch arms away from shoulders on floor with elbows stiff above torso and touch your hands..Slowly return arms to the floor...This can be done 5 times a day...Make sure your baby isnt lying next to you on the bed while you exercise...There is every chance for him to be hurt..
3.Neck Stretch:
Lie on back with no pillows...Exhale and raise head to touch chin to chest...You can do this more than 5 times...
4.Pelvic Tilt:
Lie on a flat surface with knees bent...Once you have done this,you should inhale....And while exhaling,flatten your back against the flat surface you are lying on so there is no space between your back and the flat surface..Tighten your abdomen and buttock muscles as you flatten your back and lie...
This can be done 10 times..
The above exercises can be done during the first week after your delivery/labour...
For the Second Week:
1.Raising Legs:
Lie flat on a surface and point your toes outward...Then as you exhale,slowly raise leg to 45 deg angle..Inhale and lower leg slowly....Now raise the other leg..This can be done more than 10 times initially...Increase the frequency later on...
2.Heel To Buttocks:
Lie on a flat surface...Inhale and bend knee over abdomen...Exhale and toouch heel to buttocks...Breathe in and straighten your leg.....Exhale and lower your leg to the flat surface...Repeat with the other leg...This can be done 10 times...In case you find it difficult,reduce the frequency or the number of times...
The above exercises can be done during the second week...
For The Third Week:
1.Raising Both The Legs:
Lie on a flat surface...As you exhale,raise your right leg as high as possible....Inhale and keep the right leg straight and toes pointed...Exhale and raise your left leg as high as possible with knee straight and toes pointed...Inhale now...As you exhale,lower legs gradually..This can be done 5 times...If you are comfortable and confident,you may do it ten times...
2.Sit Ups:
Lie back on a flat surface...Cross your arms on the chest and exhale...While you exhale,raise your head and shoulders...Draw in your abdomen and inhale...And slowly return to lying flat on the surface....Deep abdominal muscles are to be used...Sit up as high as possible without letting your abdomen bulge...Do this atleast for 10 times...
The above exercises are to be done in the third week only...However the excercises during the first and second weeks can be done in the third week also...Exercises are to be continued on a schedule prepared by you for atleast 3 months...Try to perform these exercises for another 3 months...So 6 months of exercises and there wont be any abdomen bulge!!!
If you do this work out everyday after that,it is well and good...You can stay trim forever!!!
So,what are you waiting for...C'mon lets get you back in to shape!!!
More than a person who has had a normal delivery,a person with a caesarean section needs more exercise as there were no contractions...The abdomen will be very flabby...So to get back the old muscle tone,you have to exercise with a proper schedule...Do not strain..Start slowly...Avoid pushing beyond the point of hurting your sutures/stiches...That could be dangerous...So slow and steady...
Here are a few exercises that can be done...
For The First Week:
1.Abdominal Breathing:
Breathe in deeply to expand abdomen..once you have done that,exhale slowly while drawing in abdominal muscle tightly...This can be done atleast 5 times...you can increase the frequency later on....
2.Arm Raising:
Lie flat on a flat surface,legs slighlty apart..Stretch arms away from shoulders on floor with elbows stiff above torso and touch your hands..Slowly return arms to the floor...This can be done 5 times a day...Make sure your baby isnt lying next to you on the bed while you exercise...There is every chance for him to be hurt..
3.Neck Stretch:
Lie on back with no pillows...Exhale and raise head to touch chin to chest...You can do this more than 5 times...
4.Pelvic Tilt:
Lie on a flat surface with knees bent...Once you have done this,you should inhale....And while exhaling,flatten your back against the flat surface you are lying on so there is no space between your back and the flat surface..Tighten your abdomen and buttock muscles as you flatten your back and lie...
This can be done 10 times..
The above exercises can be done during the first week after your delivery/labour...
For the Second Week:
1.Raising Legs:
Lie flat on a surface and point your toes outward...Then as you exhale,slowly raise leg to 45 deg angle..Inhale and lower leg slowly....Now raise the other leg..This can be done more than 10 times initially...Increase the frequency later on...
2.Heel To Buttocks:
Lie on a flat surface...Inhale and bend knee over abdomen...Exhale and toouch heel to buttocks...Breathe in and straighten your leg.....Exhale and lower your leg to the flat surface...Repeat with the other leg...This can be done 10 times...In case you find it difficult,reduce the frequency or the number of times...
The above exercises can be done during the second week...
For The Third Week:
1.Raising Both The Legs:
Lie on a flat surface...As you exhale,raise your right leg as high as possible....Inhale and keep the right leg straight and toes pointed...Exhale and raise your left leg as high as possible with knee straight and toes pointed...Inhale now...As you exhale,lower legs gradually..This can be done 5 times...If you are comfortable and confident,you may do it ten times...
2.Sit Ups:
Lie back on a flat surface...Cross your arms on the chest and exhale...While you exhale,raise your head and shoulders...Draw in your abdomen and inhale...And slowly return to lying flat on the surface....Deep abdominal muscles are to be used...Sit up as high as possible without letting your abdomen bulge...Do this atleast for 10 times...
The above exercises are to be done in the third week only...However the excercises during the first and second weeks can be done in the third week also...Exercises are to be continued on a schedule prepared by you for atleast 3 months...Try to perform these exercises for another 3 months...So 6 months of exercises and there wont be any abdomen bulge!!!
If you do this work out everyday after that,it is well and good...You can stay trim forever!!!
So,what are you waiting for...C'mon lets get you back in to shape!!!
Conducive Factors For A Baby To Sleep
Your new born,like you,is tired from the delivery...He or she is also growing rapidly which uses up a lot of energy...As a result,expect your baby to sleep a lot...Your new born may sleep for 16 to 18 hours...If your baby does want to sleep throughout the day,gently wake him or her about every 3 hours for feedings...
Where your baby sleeps depends on what's right for you and your family...Some put their babies in a crib in their bedroom...some prefer to put the baby in a crib in the nursery...Some put the baby beside on the same bed..Because newborns are so small,your baby may feel more secure sleeping in a baby basket than in a crib..If you are placing the baby in a crib make sure he or she will be warm..Wrap your baby in a blanket...If you make the baby sleep in your room in the nights,it will be easier for you...In case you put the baby in a crib in the nursery room,place an electronic baby monitor...
There are no rules or patterns initially for when a baby sleeps or doesnot..Although you cant schedule when or how long a baby sleeps,you can adjust patterns to fit a day night cycle...But after a few months babies will fall in to a pattern or routine...
At night,put your baby to sleep in a baby basket or crib..When your baby wakes,feed and change him or her quietly...Keep the lights dim and limit any distractions so that the baby will go to sleep sooner...
During the day,put your baby on a cradle or basket to sleep...Wake your baby for feedings and talk and play with your little one...Make funny faces for your baby...The longer your baby is awake during the day,the better he or she is likely to sleep at night...
Help your baby fall alseep!Train your baby to sleep despite normal household sounds..If you go out of your way to be quiet now,the father will always have to tip toe and whisper so the baby can sleep...Instead make sure baby is fed and has spent quiet time in your arms before being put to bed...You can try humming or singing or telling a story...Most babies like rhythmic motion..Rock your baby gently..You can try bathing your baby just before bed time..In case baby is too small you can give him/ her a sponge bath.Try massaging your baby's stomach and feet..You can play lullaby tapes as well..If unusual noise such as construction work is heard,screen it out by playing music in the room..
To Avoid:
1.Newborns who sleep on their stomachs seem to have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS)
2.Never put a newborn down on a pillow..
3.Do not place stuffed animals in the baby basket and crib..This could lead to suffocation..
4.There shouldnot be any loose or missing bars or sharp edges on the head board or foot board...
5.The space between crib bars is no more than 7cm,so baby's head wont fit between the bars..
Where your baby sleeps depends on what's right for you and your family...Some put their babies in a crib in their bedroom...some prefer to put the baby in a crib in the nursery...Some put the baby beside on the same bed..Because newborns are so small,your baby may feel more secure sleeping in a baby basket than in a crib..If you are placing the baby in a crib make sure he or she will be warm..Wrap your baby in a blanket...If you make the baby sleep in your room in the nights,it will be easier for you...In case you put the baby in a crib in the nursery room,place an electronic baby monitor...
There are no rules or patterns initially for when a baby sleeps or doesnot..Although you cant schedule when or how long a baby sleeps,you can adjust patterns to fit a day night cycle...But after a few months babies will fall in to a pattern or routine...
At night,put your baby to sleep in a baby basket or crib..When your baby wakes,feed and change him or her quietly...Keep the lights dim and limit any distractions so that the baby will go to sleep sooner...
During the day,put your baby on a cradle or basket to sleep...Wake your baby for feedings and talk and play with your little one...Make funny faces for your baby...The longer your baby is awake during the day,the better he or she is likely to sleep at night...
Help your baby fall alseep!Train your baby to sleep despite normal household sounds..If you go out of your way to be quiet now,the father will always have to tip toe and whisper so the baby can sleep...Instead make sure baby is fed and has spent quiet time in your arms before being put to bed...You can try humming or singing or telling a story...Most babies like rhythmic motion..Rock your baby gently..You can try bathing your baby just before bed time..In case baby is too small you can give him/ her a sponge bath.Try massaging your baby's stomach and feet..You can play lullaby tapes as well..If unusual noise such as construction work is heard,screen it out by playing music in the room..
To Avoid:
1.Newborns who sleep on their stomachs seem to have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS)
2.Never put a newborn down on a pillow..
3.Do not place stuffed animals in the baby basket and crib..This could lead to suffocation..
4.There shouldnot be any loose or missing bars or sharp edges on the head board or foot board...
5.The space between crib bars is no more than 7cm,so baby's head wont fit between the bars..
Friday, August 20, 2010
Caring For Your Baby's Cold
For new moms
The nine months of waiting are over...You are now the radiant mother of a bouncing baby....The intense feeling of joy and love for this new person in your life cannot be compared to anything you have ever experienced before...No wonder you are extra careful with just about everything!Especially if you are breast feeding,you make sure that you are eating only the most nutritious food and drinking only the most wholesome beverages...You know that maintaining your health directly benefits your baby's health....
Unfortunately,simple discomforts such as colds are a bit more bothersome at this time...You wont be able to take standard medication,unless advised by your doctor as this may affect you baby's health...Never give your baby any medicine without consulting with the paediatrician...But at the same time,do not suffer in silence and let a cold prevent you from enjoying precious time with your baby....
Some useful tips
-Prevention is better than cure...So as the saying goes,make sure you dont come in to contact with people who are suffering froma cold,even if it means family and friends...They should understand that you dont need aggravataion and potential harm to you and your baby...
-You are actually eating for two...So eat a well balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables which will give you vitamins and minerals that help you fight infections..
-Avoid irritants that come with blocked nose...Drink lots of fluids...Avoid dry mouth and keep a lip balm for dry lips...
-Rest is a major issue...Rest whenever you can...This will help your body ease and energy to spend time with your baby...
When baby has a stuffy nose:
Your baby's first years are the most special ones...Children breathe through their noses and dont know to blow mucous out..That's why they feel so uncomfortable when they have blocked noses..Also their immune systems are still immature and so babies are more prone to infections..Colds are a nuisance..So take extra precautions..Wash your hands before touching the baby everytime..Keep away from crowded places..Do not allow strangers to touch your baby..Always carry wet wipes and tissues with you for cleaning...
You may also want to read Dental hygiene for infants
The nine months of waiting are over...You are now the radiant mother of a bouncing baby....The intense feeling of joy and love for this new person in your life cannot be compared to anything you have ever experienced before...No wonder you are extra careful with just about everything!Especially if you are breast feeding,you make sure that you are eating only the most nutritious food and drinking only the most wholesome beverages...You know that maintaining your health directly benefits your baby's health....
Unfortunately,simple discomforts such as colds are a bit more bothersome at this time...You wont be able to take standard medication,unless advised by your doctor as this may affect you baby's health...Never give your baby any medicine without consulting with the paediatrician...But at the same time,do not suffer in silence and let a cold prevent you from enjoying precious time with your baby....
Some useful tips
-Prevention is better than cure...So as the saying goes,make sure you dont come in to contact with people who are suffering froma cold,even if it means family and friends...They should understand that you dont need aggravataion and potential harm to you and your baby...
-You are actually eating for two...So eat a well balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables which will give you vitamins and minerals that help you fight infections..
-Avoid irritants that come with blocked nose...Drink lots of fluids...Avoid dry mouth and keep a lip balm for dry lips...
-Rest is a major issue...Rest whenever you can...This will help your body ease and energy to spend time with your baby...
When baby has a stuffy nose:
Your baby's first years are the most special ones...Children breathe through their noses and dont know to blow mucous out..That's why they feel so uncomfortable when they have blocked noses..Also their immune systems are still immature and so babies are more prone to infections..Colds are a nuisance..So take extra precautions..Wash your hands before touching the baby everytime..Keep away from crowded places..Do not allow strangers to touch your baby..Always carry wet wipes and tissues with you for cleaning...
You may also want to read Dental hygiene for infants
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
my thoughts and views: How To Monetize Your Blog With Infolinks Ads
rmy thoughts and views: How To Monetize Your Blog With Infolinks Ads
How To Monetize You Blog With Infolinks Ads
How To Monetize You Blog With Infolinks Ads
A few things to note about Infolinks:
They divide their publishers in to small,medium and large...so,dont worry even the smallest publisher will be able to earn money through them!Make sure you have good content in your blog...Infolinks provide inline text ads...
If you already have a blog ignore the first step given below..Proceed to the next step ...
Firstly if you do not have a blog,create one with blogger.com and open up an account.write your blog on whatever topic that you wish. Make sure that your blog is informative and descriptive. The infolinks affiliate program can deny your account if your blog is just thrown together, so create a descriptive and informative blog.
once you have created your blog,You have to sign up for a publisher account...i have given the link..you may click on it...The link is given within the heading...so just click on it and it will take you to the site immediately... Sign up for a publisher account. The sign up will consist of your personal information as well as your blog URL. Once you sign up you will receive a confirmation email. Confirm the email and go to your infolinks account.
once you have confirmed you email account, you will have to wait for the infolinks program to approve your blog.They may take 2 to 3 business days to approve..
Once they do approve your blog,you may log in to your account and go the "Integration Guide" section. Once there, highlight and copy your infolinks ad code..
Lastly, log in to your blogger account and go to your blog. Go to the "customize" section of your blog. You will then be taken to your blog editing page. Click on the "add a widget" link and paste the code into the HTML/java section and save the settings. Once that infolinks affiliate program recognizes that the code has been placed on your blog, you will notice that some of the text in your blog content is highlighted in green text. These highlighted green or blue(or whatever colour you may choose;usually blue or green colours are chosen) text portions are the infolinks ads and you will get paid every time a visitor clicks on and visits the ad.
Infolinks has introduced infolinks tag lately...You can earn up to 30% more when you add this tag...For maximum revenue add it right at the top of your page as i have done!
So what are you waiting for...
Join now!!Go ahead and click on this link ..Monetize Your Blog With Infolinks Ads
A few things to note about Infolinks:
They divide their publishers in to small,medium and large...so,dont worry even the smallest publisher will be able to earn money through them!Make sure you have good content in your blog...Infolinks provide inline text ads...
If you already have a blog ignore the first step given below..Proceed to the next step ...
Firstly if you do not have a blog,create one with blogger.com and open up an account.write your blog on whatever topic that you wish. Make sure that your blog is informative and descriptive. The infolinks affiliate program can deny your account if your blog is just thrown together, so create a descriptive and informative blog.
once you have created your blog,You have to sign up for a publisher account...i have given the link..you may click on it...The link is given within the heading...so just click on it and it will take you to the site immediately... Sign up for a publisher account. The sign up will consist of your personal information as well as your blog URL. Once you sign up you will receive a confirmation email. Confirm the email and go to your infolinks account.
once you have confirmed you email account, you will have to wait for the infolinks program to approve your blog.They may take 2 to 3 business days to approve..
Once they do approve your blog,you may log in to your account and go the "Integration Guide" section. Once there, highlight and copy your infolinks ad code..
Lastly, log in to your blogger account and go to your blog. Go to the "customize" section of your blog. You will then be taken to your blog editing page. Click on the "add a widget" link and paste the code into the HTML/java section and save the settings. Once that infolinks affiliate program recognizes that the code has been placed on your blog, you will notice that some of the text in your blog content is highlighted in green text. These highlighted green or blue(or whatever colour you may choose;usually blue or green colours are chosen) text portions are the infolinks ads and you will get paid every time a visitor clicks on and visits the ad.
Infolinks has introduced infolinks tag lately...You can earn up to 30% more when you add this tag...For maximum revenue add it right at the top of your page as i have done!
So what are you waiting for...
Join now!!Go ahead and click on this link ..Monetize Your Blog With Infolinks Ads
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Ten Ways To Cut Saturated Fat
Atherosclerosis is a progressive condition..As we grow older,our arteries lose some of their elasticity and stiffen...These stiffened blood vessels usually become clogged with fatty plaque..
Here are ten ways to cut down on saturated fat:
1.Choose leaner cuts of meat and remove fat whenever possible...
2.Choose low fat cheeses...
3.Cook with olive or vegetable oil instead of butter or margraine...
4.Use tofu or nuts in stir fries instead of meat..
5.Try adding a slice of avocado or any other vegetable instead of cheese to a sandwich..
6.Enjoy a baked potato instead of fries and use a low fat yoghurt instead of sour cream..
7.Switch to a lower fat milk..
8.Substitute buttermilk instead of mayonnaise in salad dressings or instead of butter use mashed potatoes!!
9.Add more beans and vegetables...remember to use less meat...
10.Enjoy fruit served with low fat yoghurt instead of icecream for dessert...
Remember health comes first as health is wealth...
Here are ten ways to cut down on saturated fat:
1.Choose leaner cuts of meat and remove fat whenever possible...
2.Choose low fat cheeses...
3.Cook with olive or vegetable oil instead of butter or margraine...
4.Use tofu or nuts in stir fries instead of meat..
5.Try adding a slice of avocado or any other vegetable instead of cheese to a sandwich..
6.Enjoy a baked potato instead of fries and use a low fat yoghurt instead of sour cream..
7.Switch to a lower fat milk..
8.Substitute buttermilk instead of mayonnaise in salad dressings or instead of butter use mashed potatoes!!
9.Add more beans and vegetables...remember to use less meat...
10.Enjoy fruit served with low fat yoghurt instead of icecream for dessert...
Remember health comes first as health is wealth...
Introducing Solid Foods To Babies
There is no specific age at which to start solids...But for most babies,4 to 6 months is just about right...For preterm babies,please wait till they learn to swallow and do not force it on them...Starting too early can be harmful because the digestive system may not be able to handle solids yet..Also early introduction of solids may increase the risk of developing food allergies..An infant solely depending on breast milk can generally wait until he is 5 or 6 months old for solid foods...But after that breast milk alone may not provide the adequate calories and the nutrients that a baby needs for normal growth...
The first solid food must be easy to digest and unlikely to provoke an allergic reaction...Infant cereal is the best choice...There are a lot of commercial preparations available according to the age of the baby in terms of months...Companies like cerelac,nestum are available in india...In the above said commercial cereal foods,the cereal has to be mixed with warm water before it is given to the baby...However ready to use commercial foods are also available with companies like gerber..
Commercial baby foods offer several advantages-they are safe and most are sugar- and salt-free.For the mother,they offer convenience..But follow these precautions..Never feed the baby straight from the jar and then save the remaining food;saliva on the spoon can transmit bacteria to the food and result in spoilage..Commercial baby food typically tastes bland;so do not season with salt..Excessive salt can cause health problems later..
For the first few feedins,put a very small amount on the spoon,gently touch the baby's lips to encourage him to open the mouth and place the cereal at the back of the tongue...Dont expect the feedins to go smoothly...There will be a lot of spitting,sputtering and protesting..Please dont lose your patience...
Start the feeding with a few minutes of nursing or bottle-feeding,the offering a small amount of the moistened cereal(no more than a teaspoon or two) and finishing with milk...After a few sessions like this,you may gradually increase the amount of solid foods and reduce the amount of milk..
There are so many flavors available commercially..Always start with rice cereal...Apple and banana cereals are also good...Introduce only one or two items a week...Give the baby variety!So they dont get bored of it...Some people prefer only home-cooked foods...Make sure they are thoroughly pureed.....In addition to the rice cereal,try oat meal and barley cereals as well..You can also give strained vegetables and fruits and pureed chicken..At about 5 months of age,fruit juices also can be introduced to your little one..Start with apple juice...Baked apple can also be given...Hold off on orange juice and other citrus fruits for atleast 6 months as they may provoke an allergic reaction and also babies may lose interest in drinking milk as citrus juices are sweeter...Bananas are great for baby's first food..They are bland and easy to digest..
Withdraw any food that provokes a rash,running nose,unusual fussiness,diarrhoea or any other reactions....
Go through breast feeding
The first solid food must be easy to digest and unlikely to provoke an allergic reaction...Infant cereal is the best choice...There are a lot of commercial preparations available according to the age of the baby in terms of months...Companies like cerelac,nestum are available in india...In the above said commercial cereal foods,the cereal has to be mixed with warm water before it is given to the baby...However ready to use commercial foods are also available with companies like gerber..
Commercial baby foods offer several advantages-they are safe and most are sugar- and salt-free.For the mother,they offer convenience..But follow these precautions..Never feed the baby straight from the jar and then save the remaining food;saliva on the spoon can transmit bacteria to the food and result in spoilage..Commercial baby food typically tastes bland;so do not season with salt..Excessive salt can cause health problems later..
For the first few feedins,put a very small amount on the spoon,gently touch the baby's lips to encourage him to open the mouth and place the cereal at the back of the tongue...Dont expect the feedins to go smoothly...There will be a lot of spitting,sputtering and protesting..Please dont lose your patience...
Start the feeding with a few minutes of nursing or bottle-feeding,the offering a small amount of the moistened cereal(no more than a teaspoon or two) and finishing with milk...After a few sessions like this,you may gradually increase the amount of solid foods and reduce the amount of milk..
There are so many flavors available commercially..Always start with rice cereal...Apple and banana cereals are also good...Introduce only one or two items a week...Give the baby variety!So they dont get bored of it...Some people prefer only home-cooked foods...Make sure they are thoroughly pureed.....In addition to the rice cereal,try oat meal and barley cereals as well..You can also give strained vegetables and fruits and pureed chicken..At about 5 months of age,fruit juices also can be introduced to your little one..Start with apple juice...Baked apple can also be given...Hold off on orange juice and other citrus fruits for atleast 6 months as they may provoke an allergic reaction and also babies may lose interest in drinking milk as citrus juices are sweeter...Bananas are great for baby's first food..They are bland and easy to digest..
Withdraw any food that provokes a rash,running nose,unusual fussiness,diarrhoea or any other reactions....
Go through breast feeding
Monday, August 16, 2010
Bedroom - Bedroom makeover
Bedroom is their comfort zone,people say so...It is true...It is a room where you drop all your masks and relax....But it is more than just a room to sleep;it should also have some sparkle and interest so that you do not have to shut the door whenever guests come to visit!Dull and boring should never be the words to describe your bedroom...If you need a change of scenery in your bedroom,then it is time for a makeover!
Here are a few tips-
-Start with that walls.There are a 100 ways to freshen up the dull walls.If you dont want to do the cumbersome repainting,add a pretty wall paper border to the top or center of the walls.You can also add a fresh coat of paint in a trendy new fashion and colour.If painting all the four walls seems too big a task,add paint,fabric or wall paper to one wall only for an accent.
-Before you start making over try to think of a theme.How do you want your bedroom to be?You can qucikly add a theme to your bedroom by buying a few items and adding a bit of details.If it's a girl's room,think pink,flowers,dolls....You can paint butterflies or fairies or cinderella on the wall..Top the windows and canopy bed with the pink.A beach theme would be ideal for both bous and girls.Just pick up the right things to decorate the room.For the boys room you can also try cars as a theme or choose super heroes....For an adult's room you could try a theme with your wild imagination or stick to a quiet pure white dreamy ambience.
-Always make it luxurious and romantic.Purchase a fur or velevet blanket for your bed and matching pillows.Add lots of scented candles to your room to liven up your senses.Use multiple layers of window curtains and blankets in differnt patters and textures.Create a sense of luxury!
-Add sparkle to your bedroom by adding your own art works to decorate the wall or buy few and hang them on your walls.These should dominate the walls...Try these...
Here are a few tips-
-Start with that walls.There are a 100 ways to freshen up the dull walls.If you dont want to do the cumbersome repainting,add a pretty wall paper border to the top or center of the walls.You can also add a fresh coat of paint in a trendy new fashion and colour.If painting all the four walls seems too big a task,add paint,fabric or wall paper to one wall only for an accent.
-Before you start making over try to think of a theme.How do you want your bedroom to be?You can qucikly add a theme to your bedroom by buying a few items and adding a bit of details.If it's a girl's room,think pink,flowers,dolls....You can paint butterflies or fairies or cinderella on the wall..Top the windows and canopy bed with the pink.A beach theme would be ideal for both bous and girls.Just pick up the right things to decorate the room.For the boys room you can also try cars as a theme or choose super heroes....For an adult's room you could try a theme with your wild imagination or stick to a quiet pure white dreamy ambience.
-Always make it luxurious and romantic.Purchase a fur or velevet blanket for your bed and matching pillows.Add lots of scented candles to your room to liven up your senses.Use multiple layers of window curtains and blankets in differnt patters and textures.Create a sense of luxury!
-Add sparkle to your bedroom by adding your own art works to decorate the wall or buy few and hang them on your walls.These should dominate the walls...Try these...
Thursday, August 12, 2010
**Breast Feeding*****The Goodness Of It...
Breast milk is said to provide the best and most complete food to achieve optimal health,growth and development for full term infants..It is also said that a baby should be only breast fed for 6 months....However preterm babies and low birth weight babies need a formula and also breast milk..An adequate alternative to breast milk s commercial infant formula..This contains comparable nutrition but lacks the unique benefits of breast milk..Breast feeding till 6 months may not be possible for working mothers...In such cases a good commercial infant formula must be chosen..
Colostrum,the breast fluid that is secreted for the first few days after birth is higher in protein and lower in sugar and fat than later breast milk...It has a laxative effect that activates the baby's bowels..It is also rich in antibodies which will increase the baby's resistance to infection..Breast milk is easy to digest and provides all the necessary nutrients..
How To Tell If Your Baby Is Getting Enough Food?
Many new mothers worry over this...
-How many wet diapers and stools does my baby have each day?
-Is my baby growing?
-Does my baby appear hungy?
-Is my crying because milk wasnt sufficient?
The Advantages Of Breast -Feeding:
-Nursing stimulates uterine contractions that help prevent haemorrhaging and return the uterus to normal size..
-Breast milk is economial!
-It is sterile and always at the right temperature..
-Nursing promotes a special kind of mother-infant bonding..
-Breast fed babies have fewer infections..
So,i would suggest that every mother should do her best to breast feed her infant.....Happy bonding!!!
Read when to introduce solid food to babies
Colostrum,the breast fluid that is secreted for the first few days after birth is higher in protein and lower in sugar and fat than later breast milk...It has a laxative effect that activates the baby's bowels..It is also rich in antibodies which will increase the baby's resistance to infection..Breast milk is easy to digest and provides all the necessary nutrients..
How To Tell If Your Baby Is Getting Enough Food?
Many new mothers worry over this...
-How many wet diapers and stools does my baby have each day?
-Is my baby growing?
-Does my baby appear hungy?
-Is my crying because milk wasnt sufficient?
The Advantages Of Breast -Feeding:
-Nursing stimulates uterine contractions that help prevent haemorrhaging and return the uterus to normal size..
-Breast milk is economial!
-It is sterile and always at the right temperature..
-Nursing promotes a special kind of mother-infant bonding..
-Breast fed babies have fewer infections..
So,i would suggest that every mother should do her best to breast feed her infant.....Happy bonding!!!
Read when to introduce solid food to babies
Tips For A Good Night's Sleep
The quality of sleep has an enormous impact on daily life...Poor sleep can affect your work,concentration and ability to interact with others..During sleep both physical and mental restoration take place,allowing you to feel fresh and alert in the morning.
Sleep needs vary from person to person..The optimal average is 7 to 9 hours.Too much or too little sleep can leave a person feeling tired and irritable.Because growth hormones are released during sleep,babies,children and adolescents require more sleep than adults.
Few Things That May Affect Sleep:
-Eating too much or too little can disrupt sleep
-Alcohol worsens insomnia.
-Caffeine can disturb sleep.
-High fat meal before bed time.
-Eating late at night.
-Drinking fluids too close to bed time.
-Too much stress.
A Good Night's Sleep Solver:
-Keep a sleep log for several weeks to identify activities and behavior that may interfere with your sleep.
-Exercise regularly,preferably in the late afternoon.
-Dont take a long nap during the day..
-Eat at regular intervals during the day.
-After lunch,stay away from anything that contains caffeine..
-Dont smoke at bed time.
-Avoid excessive mental stimulation before bedtime..
-Establish a schedule to help regulate your body's inner clock!
-A warm bath or a few minutes of reading in bed,listening to soothing music or meditating are all useful sleep rituals.
-Keep your bedroom dark and quiet.
-Use your bedroom for sleep and not working or watching tv at night times!!
-Wear night clothes that are loose-fitting and comfortable...
-Milk and honey promote sleep..Try this!!
Sleep needs vary from person to person..The optimal average is 7 to 9 hours.Too much or too little sleep can leave a person feeling tired and irritable.Because growth hormones are released during sleep,babies,children and adolescents require more sleep than adults.
Few Things That May Affect Sleep:
-Eating too much or too little can disrupt sleep
-Alcohol worsens insomnia.
-Caffeine can disturb sleep.
-High fat meal before bed time.
-Eating late at night.
-Drinking fluids too close to bed time.
-Too much stress.
A Good Night's Sleep Solver:
-Keep a sleep log for several weeks to identify activities and behavior that may interfere with your sleep.
-Exercise regularly,preferably in the late afternoon.
-Dont take a long nap during the day..
-Eat at regular intervals during the day.
-After lunch,stay away from anything that contains caffeine..
-Dont smoke at bed time.
-Avoid excessive mental stimulation before bedtime..
-Establish a schedule to help regulate your body's inner clock!
-A warm bath or a few minutes of reading in bed,listening to soothing music or meditating are all useful sleep rituals.
-Keep your bedroom dark and quiet.
-Use your bedroom for sleep and not working or watching tv at night times!!
-Wear night clothes that are loose-fitting and comfortable...
-Milk and honey promote sleep..Try this!!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Did You Know?
Few Facts Of Life:
-Shark's teeth are literally as hard as steel.
-A new born kangaroo is about one inch in length.
-oxygen,carbon,hydrogen and nitrogen make up to 90% of our body.
-Fish are the only verterbrates that outnumber birds.
-A cocoroach can live for several weeks without its head.
-Elephants have been known to remain standing after they die.
-Ants do not sleep.
-A cow gives nearly 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime.
-Owl is the only bird,which can rotate its head to 270 degrees.
-Polar bear can look clumsy and slow but during a chase on ice,can reach 25 miles/hr of speed.
-Elephant teeth can weigh as much as nine pounds.
-The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
-On an average,people fear spiders more than they do death.
-The humming bird,the loon,the swift,the kingfisher, and the grebe are all birds that cannot walk.
-The poison-arrow frog has enough poison to kill about 2200 people.
-The poisonous copper head snake smells like fresh cut cucumbers.
-A chameleon's tongue is twice the length of its body.
-The world's largest rodent is the Capybara.It is an amazon water hog that looks like a guinea pig;it can weigh more than 100 pounds.
-Tortoise has very sharp teeth.It can rip open the stomach of a whale with its teeth.
-ostrich eats pebbles to help digestion by grinding up the ingested food.
-Demetrio was a mammal like reptile with a snail on its back.This acted as a radiator to cool the body of the animal.
-Shape of the backbone is important to have sufficient breathing.
-German shepherds bite humans more than any other breed of dog.
-Tapeworms range in size from about .04 inch to more than 50 feet in length.
-A female mackeral lays about 5,00,000 eggs at one time.
-Shark cannot see;they are sensitive to sound.
-Crane sleeps standing on one leg.
-Dolphins sleep with one eye open.
-No matter how cold it gets,gasoline will not freeze.
-Snails have 14175 teeth laid along 135 rows on their tongue.
-A butterfly has 12,000 eyes.
-A blue whale can eat as much as three tonnes of food everyday,but at the same time can live without food for six months.
-Shark's teeth are literally as hard as steel.
-A new born kangaroo is about one inch in length.
-oxygen,carbon,hydrogen and nitrogen make up to 90% of our body.
-Fish are the only verterbrates that outnumber birds.
-A cocoroach can live for several weeks without its head.
-Elephants have been known to remain standing after they die.
-Ants do not sleep.
-A cow gives nearly 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime.
-Owl is the only bird,which can rotate its head to 270 degrees.
-Polar bear can look clumsy and slow but during a chase on ice,can reach 25 miles/hr of speed.
-Elephant teeth can weigh as much as nine pounds.
-The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
-On an average,people fear spiders more than they do death.
-The humming bird,the loon,the swift,the kingfisher, and the grebe are all birds that cannot walk.
-The poison-arrow frog has enough poison to kill about 2200 people.
-The poisonous copper head snake smells like fresh cut cucumbers.
-A chameleon's tongue is twice the length of its body.
-The world's largest rodent is the Capybara.It is an amazon water hog that looks like a guinea pig;it can weigh more than 100 pounds.
-Tortoise has very sharp teeth.It can rip open the stomach of a whale with its teeth.
-ostrich eats pebbles to help digestion by grinding up the ingested food.
-Demetrio was a mammal like reptile with a snail on its back.This acted as a radiator to cool the body of the animal.
-Shape of the backbone is important to have sufficient breathing.
-German shepherds bite humans more than any other breed of dog.
-Tapeworms range in size from about .04 inch to more than 50 feet in length.
-A female mackeral lays about 5,00,000 eggs at one time.
-Shark cannot see;they are sensitive to sound.
-Crane sleeps standing on one leg.
-Dolphins sleep with one eye open.
-No matter how cold it gets,gasoline will not freeze.
-Snails have 14175 teeth laid along 135 rows on their tongue.
-A butterfly has 12,000 eyes.
-A blue whale can eat as much as three tonnes of food everyday,but at the same time can live without food for six months.
Friendship-A Few Thoughts
-Friendship is the sunshine,
That turns the sky to gold.
Friendship is the fragrance,
A thousand blessings hold.
Friendship is the pathway,
Leads to dream come true.
For friendship is the blessing,
Of knowing someone like you.
-A smile is the key to friendship.
-To have a friend,you must be a friend.
oh yes,how very true,
May i be the kind of friend myself
That i have found in you.
-Your friendship means so much to me
Ane even though we are far apart
I think of you each day,
Iam looking forward eagerly,
To seeing you again,
My thoughts,prayers and wishes
will be with you until then.
-Friendship is a special treat,
That's made with love and cheer,
And seasoned well,
with thoughtfulness
It lasts year after years.
-A stranger is a friend you havent met.
-True friendship is like sound health,the value of it seldome known until it is lost.
-Keeping in touch with friends we treasure,
And wishing them joy,is the greatest of pleasure.
-I believe that true friends are never double faced,that they keep good faith with one another.
-Friendship is the mingling of two hearts and minds.
-A friend is someone with whom you can quarrel with and still have a good relatonship.
-A friend is your fairy Godmother who can change your thoughts,world and life.
-We would never be alone when we have a friend.
-Friendship is sincerity,sharing,caring and mutual understanding for without them,friendship would be meaningless.
-To my friends,
lets sail the ship of happiness together and another in the harbour of success.
-Friend is a word
without beginning or end,
It is the sum of God's plan
to prove man's worth.
-True friendship is like a full grown flower
Formed by petals as beautiful
as mother nature allows,
Even if it dies,All the memories will be
something to think about.
-Friendship is like a flower,
that blossoms through the spring
It's like the rays of sunshine
And that's why
Iam so grateful
For the friendship that we share.
-A little seed,a little care,
Some shine,rain and freesh air,
A flower there.
A little deed,a little to share
Some smiles and some care
A friendship rare.
-Only human,
Remember,my friend
You are only human
and therefore,things,
will sometimes seem to go wrong
But if you'd only let it be
Remember,my friend
Iam human too,
and therefore
Iam not always
what you thought iam
But if you'd only let me be.
-Some people say
that a true and lasting friendship
is one that survives
through the good times
and the bad times.
All i know is
with you as my friend
there never had been bad times
For your strength
and faith and caring
have made every struggle
such a time of love for me
that i've never felt alone,
or afraid
or hopeless...
so when people talk about
what a truly lasting friendship is
i already know...
It's having you.....
-The memories that mean the most to me are times we've shared so happily...
iam glad that you are my friend...
-Friendship is like a flower...
A joy from day to day
But you must take good care of it
Lest it should fade away
So always treat it gently
And nourished by your care,
The bud will grow and flourish in to a blossom rare.
-Friendship,
There's a wonderful thing
that gold cannot buy
A blessing that's rare and true
And that's he gift of
a wonderful friend
like the friend i have in you!
-Friendship is like a beautiful garden
The more we put in to it,
the better it grows.
-Dearest friend,
You know that nothing can ever change what we have always been and always will be to each other.
-A brief meeting
A long parting
Nevertheless
Two strangers have met
Communicated
They are now friends
But oceans apart!
That turns the sky to gold.
Friendship is the fragrance,
A thousand blessings hold.
Friendship is the pathway,
Leads to dream come true.
For friendship is the blessing,
Of knowing someone like you.
-A smile is the key to friendship.
-To have a friend,you must be a friend.
oh yes,how very true,
May i be the kind of friend myself
That i have found in you.
-Your friendship means so much to me
Ane even though we are far apart
I think of you each day,
Iam looking forward eagerly,
To seeing you again,
My thoughts,prayers and wishes
will be with you until then.
-Friendship is a special treat,
That's made with love and cheer,
And seasoned well,
with thoughtfulness
It lasts year after years.
-A stranger is a friend you havent met.
-True friendship is like sound health,the value of it seldome known until it is lost.
-Keeping in touch with friends we treasure,
And wishing them joy,is the greatest of pleasure.
-I believe that true friends are never double faced,that they keep good faith with one another.
-Friendship is the mingling of two hearts and minds.
-A friend is someone with whom you can quarrel with and still have a good relatonship.
-A friend is your fairy Godmother who can change your thoughts,world and life.
-We would never be alone when we have a friend.
-Friendship is sincerity,sharing,caring and mutual understanding for without them,friendship would be meaningless.
-To my friends,
lets sail the ship of happiness together and another in the harbour of success.
-Friend is a word
without beginning or end,
It is the sum of God's plan
to prove man's worth.
-True friendship is like a full grown flower
Formed by petals as beautiful
as mother nature allows,
Even if it dies,All the memories will be
something to think about.
-Friendship is like a flower,
that blossoms through the spring
It's like the rays of sunshine
And that's why
Iam so grateful
For the friendship that we share.
-A little seed,a little care,
Some shine,rain and freesh air,
A flower there.
A little deed,a little to share
Some smiles and some care
A friendship rare.
-Only human,
Remember,my friend
You are only human
and therefore,things,
will sometimes seem to go wrong
But if you'd only let it be
Remember,my friend
Iam human too,
and therefore
Iam not always
what you thought iam
But if you'd only let me be.
-Some people say
that a true and lasting friendship
is one that survives
through the good times
and the bad times.
All i know is
with you as my friend
there never had been bad times
For your strength
and faith and caring
have made every struggle
such a time of love for me
that i've never felt alone,
or afraid
or hopeless...
so when people talk about
what a truly lasting friendship is
i already know...
It's having you.....
-The memories that mean the most to me are times we've shared so happily...
iam glad that you are my friend...
-Friendship is like a flower...
A joy from day to day
But you must take good care of it
Lest it should fade away
So always treat it gently
And nourished by your care,
The bud will grow and flourish in to a blossom rare.
-Friendship,
There's a wonderful thing
that gold cannot buy
A blessing that's rare and true
And that's he gift of
a wonderful friend
like the friend i have in you!
-Friendship is like a beautiful garden
The more we put in to it,
the better it grows.
-Dearest friend,
You know that nothing can ever change what we have always been and always will be to each other.
-A brief meeting
A long parting
Nevertheless
Two strangers have met
Communicated
They are now friends
But oceans apart!
Monday, August 2, 2010
How to keep Your Curtains Clean - Curtains at home
Curtains at can be cleaned and maintained in a proper way if you follow these tips...You just walk past your window and brush against the curtains,do millions of dust particles appear?How do you clean curtains without ruining their shape and appearance?What can we do with our dingy draperies?Are they worth saving?
All of us are busy buying great looking curtains again and again and get disappointed when they start fading or get dirty...It is true that curtains and drapes around windows add an elegant essence to your home decor.But it is more important to ensure that your curtains are clean and free from dirt and dust.Drapes and curtains add character to to your windows.They are extremely versatile whether you put a valance over your kitchen window to bring some colour and vibrancy to the room or you put some bright coloured curtains in the kids' rooms,you want the fabric to look fabulous.Drapes ca be cleaned and looking their best by following simple steps.
There are several tricks to keeping your curtains looking great and smelling fresh.
Here are few tips:
-Some people spray them with a freshner once a week.Make sure you use something without harsh chemicals that might weaken or discolour the fabric.
-Keep sensitive fabrics away from the sun as much as possible you might want to put a liner behind to protect the material from sun rot.Another way to protect drapes is to have blinds on the windows.
-You can put curtains over the window coverings to bring out then essence of your room's interior.Draping coloured material over the top of the window can add height and dimension to the room.
-When picking out curtains make sure to choose material that is easy to care for and clean.If your curtains are dirty or look discoloured it can ruin the whole image of your decor.
Here are some more steps you can take to clean your curtains...
-Inspect the back of your curtains for sun rotting by feeling and stretching the fabric.If they show signs of rotting they are not worth saving,it is time to buy new curtains.
-Lined curtains need to be dry cleaned in order to preserve the quality and shape of the draperies.
-If you have large curtains,wash them in the bath tub or tae them to the laundry mat so that you will have something large enough to hold them.
-You can dry your curtains on air dry in the dryer for half an hour with a fabric softener sheet to quickly remove wrinkles and keep them smelling fresh.
-If the rings are rusty and dirty boil them i waater with vinegar to remove the rust and restore shine.You can also use soap to polish curtain rods and remove dirt or dust building up.
-To keep the dust from building up vacuum your curtains frequently with a vacuum attachment.In order to prevent the vacuum from swallowing your curtains make sure you use the lowest setting and put a hard piece of plastic behind the curtain s it is easy to run the vacuum over the material.Or if you have a soft brush attachment you can use that as long as the material permits...
Keep your house smelling fresh and looking its best and make sure your curtains look their best!!!
All of us are busy buying great looking curtains again and again and get disappointed when they start fading or get dirty...It is true that curtains and drapes around windows add an elegant essence to your home decor.But it is more important to ensure that your curtains are clean and free from dirt and dust.Drapes and curtains add character to to your windows.They are extremely versatile whether you put a valance over your kitchen window to bring some colour and vibrancy to the room or you put some bright coloured curtains in the kids' rooms,you want the fabric to look fabulous.Drapes ca be cleaned and looking their best by following simple steps.
There are several tricks to keeping your curtains looking great and smelling fresh.
Here are few tips:
-Some people spray them with a freshner once a week.Make sure you use something without harsh chemicals that might weaken or discolour the fabric.
-Keep sensitive fabrics away from the sun as much as possible you might want to put a liner behind to protect the material from sun rot.Another way to protect drapes is to have blinds on the windows.
-You can put curtains over the window coverings to bring out then essence of your room's interior.Draping coloured material over the top of the window can add height and dimension to the room.
-When picking out curtains make sure to choose material that is easy to care for and clean.If your curtains are dirty or look discoloured it can ruin the whole image of your decor.
Here are some more steps you can take to clean your curtains...
-Inspect the back of your curtains for sun rotting by feeling and stretching the fabric.If they show signs of rotting they are not worth saving,it is time to buy new curtains.
-Lined curtains need to be dry cleaned in order to preserve the quality and shape of the draperies.
-If you have large curtains,wash them in the bath tub or tae them to the laundry mat so that you will have something large enough to hold them.
-You can dry your curtains on air dry in the dryer for half an hour with a fabric softener sheet to quickly remove wrinkles and keep them smelling fresh.
-If the rings are rusty and dirty boil them i waater with vinegar to remove the rust and restore shine.You can also use soap to polish curtain rods and remove dirt or dust building up.
-To keep the dust from building up vacuum your curtains frequently with a vacuum attachment.In order to prevent the vacuum from swallowing your curtains make sure you use the lowest setting and put a hard piece of plastic behind the curtain s it is easy to run the vacuum over the material.Or if you have a soft brush attachment you can use that as long as the material permits...
Keep your house smelling fresh and looking its best and make sure your curtains look their best!!!
Beauty Tips-For Healthy And Lustrous Hair
Your hair can indeed be your crowning glory if you treat it right!Hair is indeed a barometer of overall physical health.Like everything else about true lasting beauty,healthy hair begins within the body.Start with your diet.Include lots of green leafy vegetables and sweet juicy fruits.Dairy products such as milk and fresh yoghurt will also help.There are several causes for hair problems from overuse of chemicals(bleach,perms and straighteners),hot hair tools(dryers,curlers and irons) to poor selection o that may rob the natural oils from your hair.
However the simple but main reasons for hair problems are:
1.Poor physical condition-
It has een proven that hair benefits greatly from exercise and good circulation.Poor physical health causes lackluster hair.
2.Erratic Sleep Patterns-
Bad sleep habits accelerate hair loss and causes brittle hair.Most of us need etween six and eight hours of sleep each day.The more regular your sleep schedule,the better.Sleep helps your body to refuel and regenerate.Sleep reduces stress levels,helps you relax and is a great hair tonic!
3.Unbalanced Diet-
Good hair,skin,teeth and over all health is directly tied to eating well balanced meals.Our bodies crave for vitamins and minerals.When we dont provide these,often our hair and skin are obvious victims.
So if the basics for good hair or great hair are met through good physical exercise,enough sleep and relaxation,a good diet and healthy habits,your hair will achieve the levels of beauty that you wish to attain.
Here are a few tips for growing healthy and lustrous hair:
-A warm oil scalp massage,two or three times a week will help stimulate and moisturise the scalp.You can use good quality coconut,almond or olive oil.Apply some mildly warmed up oil to your hair and gently maggase in to your scalp evenly with your finger tips.Leave on overnight if you can,if not,leave on for atleast an hour or two and then get it out by shampooing your hair.he scalp massage helps you relax and aids sound sleep as well.
-Tangles in wet hair are best removed with a wide toothed comb.Use a wooden comb if you can find one.It wont generate static electricity.Excessive blow drying can damage hair in the long term,making it brittle and causing split ends.Let your hair dry naturally,then brush in to place.
-Brushing your hair regularly to stimulate the scalp will keep it looking healthy and lustrous.Brush each night in all dircetions in turn-left to right,right to left,front to back and back to front.
-Stress can be seriously injurious to long term health and colour of your hair.Try and manage your time and tasks to minimise time related pressures.Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation.Seek out tranquil sights in nature to help restore balance to your mind.Relaxing or uplifting music can be therapeutic.Get adequate good quality sleep to help the natural process of rejuvenation.
-Stay away from harsh chemicals and topical products that can damage hair over time.Look for gentle,natural cleansers and conditioners,especially if you wash your hair more than three times a week.Shampoos and conditioners that conatin nourishing botanicals are even better.
Also read how to keep nails healthy and beautiful
However the simple but main reasons for hair problems are:
1.Poor physical condition-
It has een proven that hair benefits greatly from exercise and good circulation.Poor physical health causes lackluster hair.
2.Erratic Sleep Patterns-
Bad sleep habits accelerate hair loss and causes brittle hair.Most of us need etween six and eight hours of sleep each day.The more regular your sleep schedule,the better.Sleep helps your body to refuel and regenerate.Sleep reduces stress levels,helps you relax and is a great hair tonic!
3.Unbalanced Diet-
Good hair,skin,teeth and over all health is directly tied to eating well balanced meals.Our bodies crave for vitamins and minerals.When we dont provide these,often our hair and skin are obvious victims.
So if the basics for good hair or great hair are met through good physical exercise,enough sleep and relaxation,a good diet and healthy habits,your hair will achieve the levels of beauty that you wish to attain.
Here are a few tips for growing healthy and lustrous hair:
-A warm oil scalp massage,two or three times a week will help stimulate and moisturise the scalp.You can use good quality coconut,almond or olive oil.Apply some mildly warmed up oil to your hair and gently maggase in to your scalp evenly with your finger tips.Leave on overnight if you can,if not,leave on for atleast an hour or two and then get it out by shampooing your hair.he scalp massage helps you relax and aids sound sleep as well.
-Tangles in wet hair are best removed with a wide toothed comb.Use a wooden comb if you can find one.It wont generate static electricity.Excessive blow drying can damage hair in the long term,making it brittle and causing split ends.Let your hair dry naturally,then brush in to place.
-Brushing your hair regularly to stimulate the scalp will keep it looking healthy and lustrous.Brush each night in all dircetions in turn-left to right,right to left,front to back and back to front.
-Stress can be seriously injurious to long term health and colour of your hair.Try and manage your time and tasks to minimise time related pressures.Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation.Seek out tranquil sights in nature to help restore balance to your mind.Relaxing or uplifting music can be therapeutic.Get adequate good quality sleep to help the natural process of rejuvenation.
-Stay away from harsh chemicals and topical products that can damage hair over time.Look for gentle,natural cleansers and conditioners,especially if you wash your hair more than three times a week.Shampoos and conditioners that conatin nourishing botanicals are even better.
Also read how to keep nails healthy and beautiful
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