Set a bedtime schedule

Try going to bed at the same time every night. Having the same bedtime schedule will help your body set itself for sleep.

Relax

If you have a hard time sleeping at night, it’s probably because you are worried or stressed out about something. So, the best thing to do is to do things that can help you relax. Try reading a ‘light’ book or magazine, listen to relaxing music or watch a mindless movie or TV show.

Take a warm bath

There is nothing more soothing than taking a nice warm bath. This will help you loosen up and relax your muscles. If you are an insomniac, avoid taking a shower because it will only wake you up.

Skin Care Regimen

After taking a bath, make sure you pamper your skin. To keep your skin moisturized, use body lotion. You may also want to take better care of your skin by using the right skin care products. Use a cleanser, toner and moisturizer to keep your face looking younger and more glowing. If you have dark circles or wrinkles under your eyes, use eye cream. There are a lot of good eye creams available on the market. One of these is the Neutrogena Visibly Firm eye cream. I have been using it for quite some time now and it is amazing.

Yes, it does! Some foods we eat are too “chemically grown” thus giving us different kind of internal and external diseases. We need to check if our food is organic to avoid allergies, skin irritations and breakouts due to the toxins. Here are a few of “good” food list and keep them posted on top of your fridge:

GO for GOOD Food:
• Onions
• Corn
• Pineapple
• Avocado
• Asparagus
• Sweet Peas
• Mango
• Eggplant
• Cantaloupe
• Kiwi
• Cabbage
• Watermelon
• Sweet Potatoes
• Grapefruit
• Mushroom

These are basic food stuff we have in our home but we often overlook their significance. So next time you eat some corn on a cob, remember how it’ll be great for your skin. Stay away from oily, fatty or even “chemically packed” veggies and fruits. On my next article, I will share some secret tips on how to keep track of your diet the easy peasy way. You don’t need to STOP eating, just do things in moderation.

How to make healthy homemade rosehip soup
Ingredients:
3 cups fresh rose hips or 2 cups dried rose hips
6 cups water
½ cups sugar
1,5 tablespoon potato starch or cornstarch
10 slivered blanched almonds (optional)
1. Rinse the rose hips, if you are using dried rose hips crush them carefully without crushing the seeds.
2. Boil rose hips for about 10 min in a covered pot.
3. Mash with a fork and strain thoroughly.
4. Heat the strain stirring while adding sugar and starch. Heat until the soup thickens and set aside to cool.
5. Serve the rose hip soup hot or cold with slivered blanched almonds.
If you’re looking for a treat serve the soup hot and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Yum.

A good and easy way to eat and feel healthy and beautiful.

According to an article I read “nicotine is a powerful vasoconstrictor and restricts the ability of the blood vessel to deliver oxygen to the skin cells”. Smoking also damages collagen and elastin, these are fibers that give your skin its strength and elasticity. In addition, the repetitive facial expressions you make when smoking, such actions as pursing your lips when inhaling and squinting your eyes to keep out smoke may contribute to wrinkles. Aging can be slowed down, and you can do your part to promote a younger complexion even as you mature. All it takes is a little TLC, but start NOW! The sooner you start to nurture your skin the more chance you have of an age-less complexion. Don’t wait till your chance on achieving beautiful skin goes up in holy smokes!

* Avoid too much styling experiment with hair. Coloring or perming your hair often can damage it.
* It is advisable not to perm and color hair the same day.
* Too much blow drying or hot curling can damage your hair.
* Pulling hair put strain on the follicle and this may result in permanent damage and the follicle no longer being able to grow again.
* Avoid combing or brushing wet hair as they are more fragile when wet.
* Identify the right shampoo for your hair. Every shampoo has scientific value. To get the most for your money match it up to your hair type.
* Always wear a bathing cap while swimming in the pool and shampoo your hair immediately afterwards.

Hair fall is a common issue with most people. This can happen due to varied levels of stress and anxiety, inadequate sleep, eating disorders and even improper hair care products. This can also become a major issue if sufficient hair care is not included in your lifestyle.

Try and get a hair product that suits your mane and stick to it. Frequent changing of formulations can as well affect your hair resulting into hair fall. It is recommended to visit a salon and opt for a hair nourishing spa at least once a month.

If your hair is colored, chances are high that they might start falling. Chemicals tend to invade the hair follicles and damage the interior structure. Wash colored hair with products formulated to treat it specifically. Again, an experts or specialist’s treatment would be great to ensure that chemically colored hair is healthy too.

I use a combination of coconut oil, caster oil, honey and lemon juice. At times I even add the white of an egg. I particularly take care to include a spa each month and rinse my tresses with tea leaves soaked in warm water after each wash. This gives a natural shine to my hair and also prevents hair fall.