Dandruff: Some Effective Remedies

In the present scenario dandruff is quite a common problem among people. It could appear because of excessive exposure to cold or heat. It could also arise because of stress, chronic constipation, fatigue, using various hair style products, pollution etc. Dandruff is also popularly known as Pityriasis simplex capillitii as well as scurf. Because dandruff flakes develop over the scalp, which becomes quite embarrassing for us

Some remedies for dandruff:  
•    Soak a tsp of fenugreek seeds in a cup of water (overnight). Drain the water in the morning & make a fine paste of the seeds. Use it over your affected scalp & allow it to stay for almost 30 minutes. Now use hot water to clean it thoroughly.
•    You can also use fresh Aloe Vera gel over your scalp. Let it stay for almost 30-40 minutes & then wash it thoroughly.
•    Take 4-5 tbsp of wheat germ oil (hot) & massage it thoroughly over your scalp. Now use a warm towel to wrap your head & let it stay for almost 30-40 minutes. Now use water to wash it well.
•    One of the options to get rid of dandruff is tea tree oil. It has anti-fungal properties, which helps to remove the dandruff.  Add a few drops of tea tree oil into your hair oil & massage it well over your affected scalp.
•    Take the coconut oil & heat it gently. Now massage it over your scalp. Allow it to stay overnight & wash your hair well in the morning. You can do this thrice in a week to get the best result.
•    Prepare a mixture with 3 parts of water along with 2 parts of cider vinegar. After applying shampoo & rinsing it well, use the mixture for the ultimate wash.
•    After washing your water take a mug of water & pour a tsp of lime juice into it. Now use the mixture for the ultimate wash for your hair.
•    Instead of coconut oil you can also use the olive oil to massage your hair & let it stay overnight. Wash your hair thoroughly in the morning.
•    Beat a ½ cup of yoghurt well & then apply it well over your scalp. Let it stay for almost 30 minutes & then use hot water to wash it well.
•    Make a mixture of amla juice as well as lime juice (same quantity). Use it over your scalp & let it stay overnight. In the morning wash your hair thoroughly.
•    Prepare a mixture of fresh lime juice (1 lime), ground black pepper (10 grams) & milk (1/4 cup). Mix it well & gently massage it on your scalp. Keep it for almost 60 minutes & then wash it thoroughly with water.

Food for sound sleep

• Having some dairy products (milk, yoghurt etc.) can also enhance your sleep. Calcium has been found to be quite competent in lowering your stress level as well as in stabilizing your nerve fibres.

• Having a banana (you can also mix it with a cup of milk & prepare a smoothie) can help you to get a quality sleep, because banana is a great supplier of potassium as well as magnesium. It will assist you to relieve your stressed muscles. Tryptophan is a great switcher to serotonin with melatonin, which you can also figure out in this ingredient.

• Tough we believe that avoiding caffeine is a good option to get a good sleep, however experts have spoken on the behalf of decaf varieties. To get a safe as well as sound sleep they have mentioned about chamomile tea. They also revealed that green tea is a rich supplier of theanine, which can help you to boost your sleep.

• Researchers also believed that miso soup is quite a good choice when you are suffering from insufficient sleep. It’s a rich container of amino acid, which could enhance the manufacturing of natural hormone melatonin & it will help to get the quality sleep.

• Instead of having sugar, carbohydrate rich candy or cake having a cheese or an egg or any other rich protein supplier can help you fall asleep.

• Edmame has also been found to be beneficial for getting your sleep, especially for people suffering from menopause associated indicators. One of the easiest recipes of Edamame is as follows:  Blend 2 cups of cooked, shelled edamame along with one tablespoon of salt , a little bit of olive oil and a single clove of garlic until you get a smooth mixture.

• Clinical nutritionists believe that a bowl of hot oatmeal can help you to get into a good night’s sleep. It’s a great supplier of phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium etc., which will fulfill your nutritional desire so that you can get the sleep. However using too much sugar as a topping can have a reverse effect so switch to fruits in term of toppings.

• Expert revealed that almond is a rich supplier of magnesium, which boosts your sleep as well as is quite helpful in muscle relaxation. Almonds are also a great container of protein & while you are sleeping its able to keep your blood sugar level steady. It satisfies your sleeping needs by converting with your alert adrenaline cycle with your rest & digestive cycle.

• Researchers have revealed that, consuming cherry juice (especially tart cherries) can help people suffering from insomnia. Though they are still not sure how many cherries would be the best for you.

• Experts have also identified that foods which are a great source of complex carbohydrates which can enhance the access of tryptohan  in your bloodstream, which in turn helps you to get your quality sleep. So having a cereal just before going to bed can give you the desired result.

Simple Tips for a Healthy, Glowing Skin in Winter

Summer is great and your skin feels alive. Whenever winter is in its full swing, dryness is at its peak.

Drink more water:

Everything has a natural way of keeping itself healthy, and skin is no exception. In order to make your skin look healthy and glowing, drink lots and lots of water, for water is the main source of moisture for your skin. Also avoid the intake of caffeine and alcohol for they absorb your body’s moisture and make your skin dry and cracked.
 

Avoid Bubble Baths:

Avoid taking bubble baths in winter. Soap and other detergents have bases like sodium hydroxide in them and these hydrophilic (water loving) in nature i.e. they absorb the moisture from your body quickly. So take a normal water bath instead.

Don’t Blow Dry:

I am afraid to tell you that a blow dryer is not your friend in winter. It dries up the moisture and makes your scalp dry and itchy.

Frequent Oil Massages:

Oil massages are also a good way of getting rid of dead skin and creates a layer of oils that prevent moisture from escaping from your body. It is also extremely relaxing and helps after a hard day’s work.
 

Tips to Wake Up Fresh in the Morning

After getting up in the morning if you find yourself quite tired then there are various other reasons attributing to it. The following reasons will help you to understand as well as to avoid it and to get a quality sleep.
 

• If you are inconsistent in your sleep schedule then it could hamper your sleep cycle. When your sleeping time varies from weekdays to weekends, then you are inconsistent.

• Improper functional activity can reduce your energy considerably. When you find yourself bored, then try something new, which can help your energy to boost up.

• When you are anemic then it prevents the traveling of sufficient oxygen through your whole body. It could easily make you tired. So consult with your doctor to become aware of your present condition & then he will definitely help you to improve such condition.

• Not getting enough sunlight can leave an impact over the releasing of energizing chemical serotonin. It mostly happens with people involved in a desk job or working in an artificial light. As per the WebMD at least 20 minutes of outside time can change your energy level noticeably, which will help you in your sleep.

• Getting enough exercise is also considered useful for boosting up your energy level. Research shows that getting exercise helps you to recover from your fatigue. So next time when you are thinking for napping, just overcome such thinking & get some exercises.

• If you are feeling stressed all the time, it could affect your sleep. To get rid of such anxiety yoga, meditation, exercise could also help you.

• Stress related hormones like adrenaline and cortisol will give up an initial boost but gradually they will wear you down as your inner monitoring systems will be continuously in an alert state. People suffering from chronic stress gradually get drained of all the energy and there comes a stage where they are no longer able to cope with any problems in life. Yoga , Meditation are some of the most effective measures of dealing with stress. They will help in improving your sleep pattern and will make your brain more focused.

• When you are low in energy then chopping off your coffee could be tough. However caffeine could also leave a negative impact on your sleep. So try not to have caffeine within six hours before going to bed.