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HEALTH:
Shed off flabs & work on your balance all at the same time! Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair & lean back a bit. Raise hands up front w/ palms facing down. W/ your knees together, slowly raise your knees up as if trying to touch your palms. Hold this position & count 1-20 before relaxing.
Getting enough sleep each night actually helps maintain a trim waistline? Study shows that leptin (the hormone responsible for giving a feeling of satisfaction/ fullness), when low, could make you feel like you need more food. Not sleeping enough at night decreases the level of leptin.
Another alcohol myth uncovered! Alcohol is NOT a sleep aid. It may reduce the time it takes to fall asleep but it leads to lower quality of sleep. People who often drink alcohol are more easily awakened & has little amount of deep, restorative sleep that cause little dreams to occur.
Got some major feet problem? Then consult w/ your Podiatris! Podiatrists specialize in medical care of the foot, ankle, & lower leg. Common foot problems consulted to them include calluses (kalyo), ingrown toenails, & blisters.
8 o'clock trivia: Did you know that milk, cheese, dark, leafy green vegetables are excellent sources of calcium to prevent osteoporosis? Liver, meat & egg yolks are good sources of iron to fight anemia & stress related ailments.
Para sa mabilisang pagpapaliit ng tiyan. (1) Umupo at tumayo sa isang upuan na naka-suck in ang tiyan, (2) Huminga ng normal sa loob ng 20 minutes, (3) ulitin ang proseso kada umaga pagkagising at tingnan ang resulta sa loob ng 4-6 na linggo.
The treadmill is the best machine for a quick, simple workout. It's easy to use & burns the most calories. You can sldo achieve this w/ the use of a skipping rope. If you use this, you burn 600 calories an hours.
LOVE:
Dating Tip -- Keep the 1st date brief. Leave them wishing for more, not wondering how to escape. If he really is interested, he'll keep coming back for more. If not, at least you saved your precious time from boredom & dreadful awkwardness.
Don't be bugged when your guy's eyes aren't focused on you when you talk! Most guys aren't comfortable opening up when he's looking at you eye-to-eye, especially when talking about intimate/delicate issues like "you-&-him". He needs visual diversion to help keep his cool.
Get to know him better! Invite him to watch a comedy show w/ you. You'll get more insight into their personality based on what he laughs at.
Indulge in separate interests to create a touch of mystery between you & your man. This also helps spark up intimate talks w/ him.
Takes a pause & takes some of the day to examine his/her life as it has been evolving recently. She/He considers where she/he could make improvements, but also (& most importantly) takes a minute to congratulate himself/herself for all the things she/he has done well.
Gift-giving is a very hard test to determine how well you know someone. Most of the time, you draw a blank when thinking for a perfect gift. A good solution to this problem would be to give a personalized gift to this person. Base the gift item on your relationship w/ this person.
HAIR:
Minimize stress. Hair loss can happen because of worrying & letting pressure get to you.
Always use a wide-toothed comb after washing your hair.
Wear a hat when going out in the sun or beach. Your hair easily gets damaged/sunbur not like skin.
If you wear short hair, have the style refreshed every 3 to 4 weeks.
Avoid pulling your hair back tightly to prevent damage.
Massage head w/ oil Vit E to make her soft & silky.
Wet hair before entering pool so it soaks up chlorine-free H2O.
To help your hair grow, drink 2 glasses of milk a day.
Overall health affects your hair. Exercise & eat well.
Avoid using hair-styling products which have alcohol since these can dry out your hair.
Never use rubber band on your hair as it can pull & damage hair.
Be extra-gentle when shampooing or conditioning. Hair is most delicate when wet.
When ever possible, air-dry your hair instead of blow drying.
Always get enough sleep, not only for your body's well-being but for your hair as well.
Maintain your long hair w/ trimming every 6 to 8 weeks.
Shower w/ warm water instead of hot to avoid irritating & drying up your scalp.
Always keep your combs & brushes clean by weekly washes w/ soap or shampoo.
SKIN:
For great skin, exercise! Sweat out all your toxins to avoid having it put into your bones, nails, hair, & skin. To halp cellulite, rub mineral oil (baby oil) on your thighs to help sweat out the excess fat. Do regular sweating for a month before you see results.
Homemade Astringent: Boil unpeeled ripe mangoes w/ their leaves or soak overnight in water. Use the water on face after cleansing.
For dry skin: Boil mint leaves in bowl of water. Simmer for 5-10 minutes Tie hair, make a tent over head w/ towel. keep face in stream for 5 minutes.
HOME:
Add more body to your spaghetti sauce! Simply add 1 tbsp of plain cheese spread for every 500 ml. spaghetti sauce. Mix well, & simmer for for 3-5 mins.
Get rid of "fishy" smell on your hands after eating seafoods! Wash hands thoroughly, then rub calamansi all over it.
In your bedroom, hang long, sheer curtains over the windows. They'll filter bright sunlight to create a peaceful glow in your room, & give you privacy & rest from the outside world.
Feng Shui Tip: Objects that create sound are very useful for attracting the luck of fame & success into the home.Thus, displaying objects such as bells & windchimes in the south is beneficial.
Combine a variety different cookies in a jar & make a booklet of recipes to include w/ your gift. Make it more interesting by gift-wrapping it.
BEAUTY:
Easy & cheap dandruff cure: Add 1 cup water to 1 part vinegar & apply 2 scalp. Wash after 30 mins. Repeat this weekly for 2 weeks for best results.
Fit: When you spend a lot of time on the road, look for a way to bulk up your fiber intake w/ things like fresh fruits (pineapples). Studies show that men who add just 12 grams of fiber a day to their diet may lose 1/4 of an inch from thier body.
Get smooth, clear skin the natural way! wash the face 2x daily (on waking up & before going to sleep) w/ milk for 2 weeks.
FASHION:
Give your look a splash of color this summer by mixing different prints. Take advantage of end season sale for big savings on your new look.
Bazaars & craft fairs are great places to shop for one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts.
If you are a guy who loves mixing patterns using your shirt & tie, here is a tip: Colors in both patterns should be in the same tone & one pattern should be more subtle than the other. E.g. w/ a stripped shirt, throw on a tie w/ subtle checkered pattern that is in the same color family.
Be shopping savvy! When shopping, compare prices. Check diff. shops to compare prices of items. Dept. stores clearly label their products. Tiangge stalls often do not mark product prices providing a chance for you to practice your bargaining skills.
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