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Best of 2014

How fast the time flies! It feels like I posted a best post roundup of the year 2013 just a few days ago. But no, a whole year has passed by since then! And yes, I did not stick to my resolution of posting more articles this year. I did mostly rely on guest posts and some of them were really good. So without much ado, I'm presenting a list of posts from the year 2014 which I really liked as well as some of the posts which became popular. Hair From Bad to Fab: 5 Great Quick Fixes for a Bad Hair Day Buy the Right Hair Dryer for Your Hairstyle Male Hairstyles: Top 10 Cool Trends For 2014 Why isn't my daughter’s hair long? - Reader's Query 4 Tips to Add Volume and Shine to Your Hair in the Cold

Home Remedies For Swine Flu

Way back in 2009-10, the swine flu pandemic had produced a real scare. The fear of contracting this respiratory illness had prompted many people to wear face masks and at that time it was quite common to bump into such masked people on the streets. (Do read Fashionable Flu masks ) All sorts of preventive remedies were doing the rounds. For instance putting a few drops of eucalyptus (Nilgiri) oil on handkerchiefs and inhaling while in crowded places or taking Guduchi ( Tinospora Cordifolia ) / Amrutaballi herb tablets or preparing a decoction of one foot long branch of Guduchi / Giloy herb with  6-7 leaves of Holy Basil or Tulsi.   The epidemic wasn't as serious as  originally predicted and in most cases reported it was really mild. Only a a small number of cases resulted in serious illness and death. Mostly this happened in people with weakened immune systems, in the elderly, very young below 5 years of age, pregnant women and in those with pre-existing health conditions su

Budget-friendly updates for your wardrobe

So, the end of another year is just around the corner, and you decided that you will change something in the year that comes. You are going to be more responsible, to work out more, to save some money… These are common New Year’s resolutions among all of us, but somewhere along the way we decide that we would really like to be glamorous and look good too. Buying new clothes is something all of us enjoy, but we really should save some money too… Problem? Not anymore! Here are a few tips on how to renew your wardrobe and be stylish and still stay on the budget.

A New Look For The New Year With The Ladies’ Hair Cuts Elisabeth Salons Offer

Another year is coming to an end and a new one holds a lot of promise; it presents the opportunity to start afresh, to take on a different approach to life, and simply feel so much better. And when it comes to the goal of feeling so much better about yourself, a new look certainly does wonders.

Custom Diamond Watches – The Perfect Gift For Women

Once again, it is the season for gift giving. And being a self-proclaimed gentleman, you are for sure on the lookout for something to give your lady love. With the tens and hundreds of items to choose from, the selection process might be hard and may take some time – in short, arduous. Rather than wasting your time scouring the mall for a present, why don’t you take a clue from the popular adage, “Diamonds are a woman’s best friend.” Yes, this saying has proven its credibility and effectiveness over time. And if you don’t want to go for the usual diamond ring or necklace, then opt for custom diamond watches.

Ooze out your wild instinct with burlesque clothing

Whenever one dreams to have a sultry, sensuous, seductive, erotic and even seductive feminine look, the very first thing that comes to mind is the fashion of burlesque clothing. This art of clothing gives a woman a totally different look. One can go for such fashion in any sort of hard core night parties. Be it Halloween Night party, New Year eve, or whatsoever. It can also be worn at a striptease party and even at the fancy party wear. Every woman does fantasize to have an audacious and bold appeal through her dress. This sort of clothing has got no competition in fulfilling such fantasy.

5 All-Natural Energy Boosters

You have slept more than eight hours last night and yet, you feel as if you have spent that time in furniture fitting or heavily exercising. Feeling tired, you most probably cannot run your daily errands in an effective way. You are nervous and anxious, you have numerous tasks and business meetings, and, of course, you need to make sure that your children are driven to and back from school. How does one cope with so many things? The answer is quite simple – you need to somehow boost your energy. And we all know the most popular ways to do this – coffee, chocolate, energy drinks. But are they good for our health? No, not at all. This is why it is my very own pleasure to offer you some all-natural energizers that will certainly keep you wide awake throughout the day.

Winning the War against the Winter Skin Blues

We’ve all been there: just when we nail our summer skin routine, winter comes in and kicks it to the curb. The good news is—winter skincare practices are just as simple to adopt as our beloved summer ones. Read on for a few of my favorite tips and tricks for keeping my skin glowing (sans sun) during this frosty time of year.

Give your own style statement by adopting the comfort zone within yourself

Attire empowers your inner self and concealed beauty. Your confidence and personality get reflected throughout your way of dressing. If your application is not wrong to associate properly, then you are going to rock in any occasion. A dreamy, sensuous look can be possible with a unique vintage clothing dress. A traditional aroma of vintage clothing actually makes the feminine look appealing and attractive. You can notice a perfect combination between oldness and modernity. The frock pattern follows the vintage style and blouse cut follows the modern trend. There is a proverb old is gold and it also naturally happens in the world of fashion. Fashion continues with the time and sometimes it returns with glory. Every time people have accepted the trends. They have also appreciated those styles in their own way of carrying. Your style is your own statement and it can be anything. You can try vintage accessories with a modern, bold gown. The fact depends on how good you can carry it up. Yo

Foot Care: How to Prevent Foot Pain

Approximately two million Americans receive treatment for foot pain each year. It comes as little surprise. After all, many people spend entire work days on their feet. However, numerous other factors can also influence your likelihood of suffering from foot pain, such as ill-fitting shoes, bad posture and poor workout practices. All it takes is one minor injury for foot pain to disrupt your daily life. Fortunately, there are many ways you can avoid this.

5 Trends you need to follow now

So winter is finally here and we are pretty excited about it. Why? Its winter people, Christmas, New Year, hot cocoa, bonfires and all those comfy and cozy winter wears. Do you still need more reasons to love this season? However long it took Mother Nature to finally blow some cold wind, it is here and we are all up for some trendy winter vogue. The trends indicate there are all kinds of layering to experiment with every day. If we talk about the runways which have already done their work in bringing us the trends for fall/winter 2014/15 there was almost everything from leather to fur, bold prints to warm colors, all woolen to sequined sparkle; the runways offered everything. However, when it comes to following all that the fashion shows have to offer, not everyone can wear everything. There are still some trends that we can gladly embrace and bring them into our everyday clothing.

Geometric prints - how to mix it and wear it

Wearing geometric prints is a sure-fire way to get noticed immediately, the shapes and patterns they form are usually associated with psychedelic features. Usually people who are comfortable standing out wear such daring prints. But be careful as mixing it with other prints you might get noticed, just not for all the right reasons.

Natural And Effective Ways to Make Your Hair Grow Faster

Image credits Do you dream of having waist-length hair? Many women want their hair long instantly but that isn't possible. However, there are some natural and effective ways to accelerate hair growth. Are you curious to know what will help to make your hair grow much faster? Then check out our suggestions.

Trending Selfies and the Rise in Cosmetic Surgery

We all live in a world where taking a selfie has become a priority, and if you do not take an excellent one daily, your day will be ruined. Although you do not have to look far to see that even stars are obsessing as we have countless pictures to prove them doing it.

Understanding Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp

There are different conditions that can affect the hair and scalp and while some of them are not so worrisome and can be handled quite easily, there are a few that need a lot of attention and medical treatment as well. Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp happens to a condition that would fall in the second category and can become quite a serious issue, if not handled on time and with precision.

Mascara Brush Basics Guide

Every single woman on this planet has a certain thing that she pays special attention to and that gives her a tinge of confidence. And if lashes are your thing, then you will most certainly find the following lines quite helpful. Choosing the right mascara is an exceedingly challenging task. Let me tell you something, the truth is that all mascaras consist of quite similar ingredients. That is, they only differ in their waterproofing qualities and their colours. It is actually the brush that does all the magic. And my intention is to offer you some pieces of advice that will help you choose the one that best suits the type of your lashes and will certainly provide you with the desired effect.

Mixed Vegetables Garlic Pack (Lepam) for your Face, Hands and Legs

Winter is one season that tends to affect our skin badly. Winter tends to rob our skin of moisture and leaves us with flaky, dry and patchy skin. However there are ways to combat it with homemade beauty aids. Read through the posts My winter skin care routine , Winter skin care at home , Caring for your skin through the winter chill and other articles from the category Winter .

Home Remedies To Quit Drinking Alcohol

I don't have any first hand experience with alcoholics or alcoholism. Luckily for me, all of my family members and near relatives are teetotalers but I've seen many families ruined due to alcohol abuse of either of the spouses /parents/ siblings. Most alcoholics believe that they are moderate drinkers and that they  have the control over their habit but this is far from truth. Alcohol can take over you so slyly that you will not be aware that you have already become addicted to it. The good news is that you can help and kick the habit but it needs tremendous will-power and patience from your side. Places such as Alcoholics Anonymous can also help you in your endeavour. You can also try some of the natural remedies which will help you in your rehabilitation.

Vintage look on a budget

Vintage clothes and accessories are very modern and popular nowadays. A lot of fashion icons and famous people wear them and try to make them more preferred by the society. Most of the vintage clothes are hand made from very high quality materials. They add an extravagant and unique look to every vision. Here are some tips and ideas how to create your vintage look on a budget, without having to spend too much money.

Ways To Make Your Eyes Pop When Wearing Glasses

When wearing glasses, it can be easy to feel hidden behind your specks due to the size and shape of your frames. Your eyes can easily go hidden, making it difficult to look yourself and feel comfortable in public. To make your eyes pop without ditching your lens, there are a few ways to enhance one of your most important features with a few simple tricks.  

Face Packs for Glowing Skin

Did you know that there are so many easy hacks to getting salon like perfect skin in few minutes? When you are getting ready to go to a party or to impress that special someone, you need to look your perfect best.

Skin Deep: The Benefits to Having Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery has become an accepted way of life in today's youth-oriented society. Cosmetic procedures have become much more affordable for the average person considering having some work done. This surgery is no longer just for movie stars, nor is it simply a quick fix to change your looks. Numerous benefits can be found in having cosmetic surgery .

Spa Night! 5 Tips for Hosting an Unforgettable Spa Party

When you want to host the best spa night possible for your friends, you need to make sure you take careful steps to produce the best night possible. After all, you have worked hard all week and now it’s time to kick your feet up with your girlfriends and treat yourself like a queen! Your spa night is going to be more interesting if you put in the time to make the night a special one.

Wisdom Teeth: Why They Are a Nuisance to Your Dental Hygiene

The majority of people will develop wisdom teeth, and many of these people will find that these teeth don't grow in straight or erupt fully. Crooked wisdom teeth can result in impactions, abscesses, and chipped or broken molars, but even ones that seem to grow in without incident can pose major challenges to oral health and dental hygiene.

DIY Beauty Recipes to Treat Blackheads

It is essential to maintain everything around you in a perfectly clean condition. Otherwise, you risk to seriously harm your health. And it is of the uttermost importance that you pay special attention to the hygiene of your body. And your face, being constantly exposed to the severities of the weather as well as dust and other unpleasant things, requires more thorough care. It should be regularly exfoliated, cleansed, and moisturised, in order to maintain its fresh look. And I am sure that when speaking of facial care, the first thing that pops into every girl's mind is the problem of coping with the obnoxious blackheads. Dear readers, it is my pleasure to tell you that after you read this article, you will no longer need to use the expensive products that promise excellent and long-lasting results, but usually turn out to be extremely ineffective. You will be able to make your own and they all contain ingredients that you certainly have in your home.

How to Take Care of Dry Skin In Fall

Taking care of your skin varies throughout the year.  What may be best for summer will no longer work in fall or winter due to factors in the environment that a woman must face. To avoid dry skin problems in the winter season, it is best to prepare during the fall season. What causes dry skin dry skin in fall to winter?

Diet Not Working? 4 Safe Alternative to Weight Loss

The human body is wildly complex, and this means that there is no universal solution for weight loss. Many of those looking to shed some pounds will find that their diet and exercise plan is no longer enough, but they are unsure of what their other options could be. Here are four of the safest and most effective methods to trim off some weight when that new diet seems to have stopped working.  

How useful is protein for beautiful skin, hair and nails?

If you see signs of aging when you look in the mirror, and would like to reverse those and return to youthful, glowing skin, you are not alone. Millions of women are looking for ways to deal with age spots and wrinkles, hoping for the clear, smooth complexion that they used to have. One thing that you may not realize is that protein in your diet can be important in giving you the beautiful skin and hair that you desire.

Cosmetic Surgery in the Fashion World

We often hear that natural beauty is the best beauty and that it shines through our flaws. But this is challenged when we hear and read gossips or confirmed news about beauty queens having their faces and body enhanced to win a title. In fact, there have been a couple of beauty pageant title holders who have openly embraced and admitted the fact that they had a little nip and tuck done. ( source: http://priceonomics.com/is-plastic-surgery-cheating/ )

How To Choose The Best Wallet For Men

Over the past few years, the rules pertaining to men's style have relaxed quite a bit. And although there certainly are purists out there who champion old school rules, the prominence of sports and Hollywood stars have changed the game for fashion.

Girls Night Guide: 10 Activities to Pamper and Bond

Sometimes you need a night to bond with the ladies in your life. If you’re ready to hang out and have a blast with the girls, here are some fun activities to do together!

Should I wash my hair everyday?

M asks: I’m a 20 year old girl and have fine, medium length hair. My hair tends to get greasy within a day or two of washing it and so I have started washing it daily. Is washing the hair everyday good for my hair?

Are You Suffering From Cold Sore? Check 5 Tips to Cure It Naturally

A cold sore at the inner lip may be more than enough to take the peace of your mind. It continues to pain you throughout the day either when you gulp down something or talk to someone or give a smile or just brush your teeth. This cluster of blisters caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 is generally caused by infected saliva. Cold sores are not considered any severe threat but can be enough painful in your daily activities. Besides consulting doctor and taking prescribed medications you can treat cold sores with an array of natural remedies.

Tackling Boredom

“Oh, I’m so bored!” and “How boring!” Two common expressions which one not only hears, but I am sure, each one of us have ejaculated at some point of time or the other. The dictionary defines “boredom” as a state of weariness resulting from dullness or the tedious repetition of something. The French call it “ennui”.

Going Beyond Sulfate Free Shampoo

Sulfates are your hair’s enemy. If you were a superhero, sulfates would be your arch nemesis dressed in a foreboding costume and seeking to inflict harm on you. Sadly, sulfates have surly sidekicks which also lurk in the shadows and try to harm you and your hair. The good news is that you have the superpower to eradicate evil sulfates (and other harmful chemicals!) from your hair’s life simply by educating yourself on the best possible organic shampoos to use for your particular hair type. In this post you'll find some of the best tips for finding out exactly how to use your superpowers to have the best possible hair with the simplest changes to your beauty regimen.

Should one follow fashion blindly?

“How do I look?” asked Neeta, opening the door to me and executing a twirl about the room. Embarrassed, I coughed and looked away from the plump short legs, revealed by the black mini skirt. That brought me to the question: does one have to follow fashion blindly? Even if one looks terrible in it? Normally attractively dressed in either saris, salwars or churidars , Neeta looked awful in a mini. Fit, in fact, for a circus. I have short, stumpy legs!! What kind of dress would suit me! ! Image Credits

Skin Tag Removal Methods

Skin tags are common skin problems faced by several people round the globe. To describe, skin tags are small skin growth or tumour that develops on normal skin. They are not harmful but can be painful except for instances, where it gets irritated by constantly rubbing on clothing or skin.

Ready to Flaunt- Ear Cuffs

When it comes to jewellery, ear cuffs are the latest trend in 2014. Ear cuffs look very much trendy and give a new look to your ear. They give a complete makeover to your appearance. These ear cuffs are available in gold, silver and semi precious metals. Ear cuffs are ideal for the woman of today. The best part about a pair of ear cuffs is that they are stylish yet lightweight making it ideal for daily wear. They are a must have in every woman’s wardrobe. Ditch your regular earrings and go for a pair of stylish ear cuffs. 

Say “I Do” to Gorgeous Skin on Your Wedding Day

Generally weddings are quite stressful especially for a bride-to-be. At the cost of sounding like a pessimist, sometimes, the bride witnesses pimple outbreaks or puffy eyes as a result of sleepless nights and distress. However, the good news is that you don’t have to go through a bad skin day especially not on your wedding day. Of course, you have to take care of your skin on regular days too, but, ever more care of your skin should be taken in the pre-wedding days.

Mission Maquillage: Finding the Right Makeup for Your Dress

When going to a formal event, it is usually the dress women plan first as that’s where other details will depend, such as the shoes and accessories. But once ensemble is complete, women move on to the next crucial step of looking red carpet-worthy—the makeup. Luckily for you, the Internet has plenty of tutorials that can help you achieve a look you once thought is only possible for models. Gone are the days when women simply reach for their makeup kit and paint their face with whatever is available. In this guide, we give you six essential colors of dresses and the perfect makeup to go with them.

Emergency: How to Fix Wardrobe Malfunctions and Other Fashion Disasters

Night on the town with your closest friends? You’ve got to be prepared for anything. Purse? Check. Plans for the whole evening? Check. Ride home? Check. But what if the worst happens? Of all the things, you get a wardrobe malfunction? Here are some ways to fix and avoid these fashion disasters.

Foggy Spectacles

Many spectacle wearers feel that glasses mar their looks and switch to contact lenses or go in for Lasik to get rid of glasses altogether. While contact lenses definitely provide a more superior vision than glasses, they are not very comfortable to do close work like reading, knitting, sewing or working on the computer. On the other hand, Lasik has its share of after-effects like dry eyes , poor night vision, halos and such. Now I'm not exactly extolling the virtues of glasses over contact lenses or Lasik, but I would like to point out that glasses aren't that bad as they are made out to be and provided the frames you choose suit your face , you can look great in glasses too. Do take a look at these hilarious ads on how glasses may transform / enhance your personality.

3 Safe and Sexy Body Contouring Procedures

Feeling sexy is important and helps develop self-confidence. If you look and feel your best, you can put your best foot forward whether it is in business, friendships or other relationships. Sometimes, you may need a little help to boost that self-confidence to the next level. Body contouring procedures are performed to help enhance areas of the body that may be less than perfect. The procedures usually involve removing fat, tightening skin and reshaping areas that need contouring. There are risks involved but these procedures are considered safe for qualified candidates.

Exude Style And Confidence By Wearing A Sweat T Shirt

You'll often hear professionals saying that you have to dress for the part if you want to land your dream job. Accordingly, you slowly revamp your wardrobe, weeding out ill-fitting clothes and trading these for quality garments. But dressing up for the part is just one aspect of communicating confidence through outward appearance. If you feel awkward wearing your clothes because of sweating, it will show in your whole demeanour. And if you are out on a first date or a job interview, that is the last thing that you want.

Stepping up to Straighter Posture

We’ve all been told since middle school that we need to sit up straight, pull our shoulders back, stop slouching. It’s shown that good posture has a positive effect on overall health, both physical and emotional (posture can both reflect and affect confidence).

Top 5 Hints You’ve Got A Really Great Hair Dresser – Elisabeth Suburb

No one wants to have a bad hair day. Your hair, after all, is your crowning glory, and it is likely to be the first thing that people see about you. So it only makes sense to want to maintain it, to keep it fresh and manageable — and to have it fit your personal style. And this can only mean getting the right hairdresser.

Home Remedies While Recovering From Malaria

Though this year, the monsoon was slow initially, later on it picked up and overall the rainfall in India has been good!  Well, what with most of our towns and cities with inadequate drainage facilities and little planned facilities in villages, water is bound to stagnate at most places. And stagnant water being the ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes, there is a surge in mosquito borne diseases like malaria, dengue and chikungunya . With its tropical climate, high temperatures, high humidity, and stagnant waters, India provides the ideal environment for mosquito larvae to mature and breed. India is also a home to anopheles mosquito which transmits malaria. About 2 million confirmed malarial cases and 1000 deaths are reported annually. India contributes 77% of the total malaria in South East Asia, as per this source . Female Anopheles Mosquito Biting a Human

How To Choose The Perfect Personal Stylist – Dubai Booking

Shopping for clothes and accessories is fun — and to some extent, quite therapeutic. Unfortunately, the fun tends to get overshadowed by a looming (or ballooning) credit card bill. And yet, when you look in your closet for something to wear to that gala event, that business lunch, or that super exclusive book reading in the desert, you can hardly get a few decent pieces together. Clearly, a change has to be made.

Easy, Natural Steps To Whiten Your Teeth

There are many natural steps that you can take to keep your teeth white or get them back to being white. Going to a dentist for cleanings is always recommended, but at home, remember there are plenty of things you can do that are natural and quick to make those visits a lot less painful.

Body Stocking - Best Way for Teasing and Attracting Your Partner

What is a Body Stocking? A sensual, sexy body stocking is an essential part of any woman’s lingerie collection. A body stocking is a one-piece coverall that practically bares all – designed to hug the curves of the body – and worn under clothing (except in the bedroom). A body stocking, like any other type of lingerie, can be sheer or opaque, made of any material from lace to satin and is designed to tantalise. As it covers the entire body often having full sleeves, a body stocking is very similar in concept to a unitard made from the delicate materials that are normally used for lingerie.

Carve a permanent smile into an otherwise angry face by "Smile Lipt"

South Korea has been an international pioneer for human improvement through plastic surgery for decades. The country has constantly struggled to pave away the road to double-eyelid surgery, calf reductions, dimple injections, and jaw surgery, just to name a few. Apparently, they're looking to take things to the next level and use plastic surgery to alter the appearance of emotion.

Bad Breath: 5 Tips to Good Oral Hygiene

With estimates placing victims of bad breath at anywhere between one third to nearly half of the world's population, the hygiene of your mouth may be more of a problem than you thought it was. Although notoriously difficult to detect until the embarrassing moment when someone tells you about it, you can fight off bad breath with these easy, preventative steps.

The risks of food poisoning

Changing lifestyles in the modern hurly-burly world has occasioned an augmented demand for ready-to-eat foods, also called fast foods. A concomitant of this drastic change is the risk of bacterial food poisoning. How does food poisoning occur? Usually it takes an immense number of food-poisoning  bacteria to be present in food in order to cause sickness. Given the right conditions, however, bacteria can multiply very quickly.

How to Look Like a Celebrity

Looking like a celebrity may seem to be a daunting task, as celebrities have to be very conscious about their appearance and style. They are style icons for others and stand out because of their charismatic personalities. You can take some simple makeover steps which can help you look amazingly extraordinary. Here are the simple steps to look like a celebrity:

Boost your fertility with Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a medical practice that started in China dating more than 2,500 years ago involving the insertion of needles in the skin. It is an ancient way of treating diseases, relieving pain, and boosting fertility. This discipline believes in the principle that qi which is life force is obstructed when there is an imbalance in yin and yang. This is manifested by malfunction of body organs. There are 12 meridians in the body where qi flows. These meridians are like pathways. If one or more of them are obstructed and qi does not flow as it should, major organs are affected. This leads then to diseases and incapability to conceive. Acupuncture alters the distribution of yin and yang in these areas to bring a person back to health by normalizing the flow of qi.

What Adults Need to Know Before Getting Braces

Most people have braces placed when they are children, because this is when gums and bones are most easily molded. Although having braces can be much more complicated for an adult, an older person has the advantage of being mature enough to properly care for teeth enmeshed in this infamous dental contraption. The reason for choosing braces now is not important: the real concern is understanding and avoiding the pitfalls.

Six Tips to Get Your Boyfriend to Improve His Hygiene

Dating a new person often causes anxiety and raised expectations. You may wonder if your date will consider you smart enough, funny enough, or attractive enough to continue spending time with. However, some of these anxieties have a bigger impact than others, depending on a number of factors.One such common factor is gender. For example, while women may spend more time "primping" for a new date, men may actually let hygiene go once they feel comfortable enough.

Want Whiter Teeth? 4 Remedies to Restore Your Smile

White teeth can improve your smile and self-confidence, but a white smile can be hard to maintain. Here are four ways you can combat stains and yellowing for a bright, beautiful smile, even if you aren’t ready to give up your morning coffee or lunchtime Diet Coke.

Fashion Revolution on White Wedding dresses

Do you know how much important is your wedding dress to you? If your wedding dress is not the perfect fashion outfit, sadly, then your wedding are ruined. The key elements to enrich your looks are the glory of your wedding dress. Mostly white wedding dress is a traditional official and semi-formal fashion creating in Britain. This term initiates from the white color of the wedding dress, which became popular firstly in Victorian leaders, after Queen Victoria be dressed in a white tie dress at her wedding; though, the term now also summarizes the entire Western wedding, mainly in the Christian religious tradition, which normally includes a ritual during which the marriage begins, followed by a welcome.

Hospital Lifts/ Elevators a hotbed of germs?

Now we all have heard of kitchen , computer keyboards, cellphones, restaurant menus etc. harboring more germs than toilet seats. But most of us have never given a thought about the germs lurking on the elevator buttons in a hospital. A Toronto study has found that the prevalence of germs in lifts was 61% as compared to 43% bacteria colonisation on toilet handles and flushes. The researchers   have put forward the idea of enlarging elevator buttons to allow for elbow activation or installing touchless proximity sensors. Read more about it here .

5 Home Remedies to Treat Your Worst Skin Infection

Skin infection can be a troublesome issue for many of us especially if it is serious and incurable by medical sciences. Preventing such infections and curing them is essential for general well being. We carry staph bacteria as part of natural flora of our skin with ourselves everywhere we go. These bacteria can travel from one person to another in the form of physical contacts. Sometimes when the pathogenic bacteria enter the human body it can result in worst staph infections such as cellulitis, folliculitis, impetigo, herpes and carbuncles.

How effective are beauty power pills? Are they worth it?

It seems like almost every day there's some new product designed to help you look and feel better – and one of the latest of these are beauty pills, or supplements. We look at whether or not they are as effective as they claim – and how to get the most out of them.

How to Prevent Soreness After a Hard Workout

Although a little soreness after a workout is both expected and even healthy, for some, it can be exacerbated into excessive discomfort. This usually is a sign that you're doing something wrong either before or during your work, but fear not - instead of giving up exercise, you can just make these simple changes.

Cosmetic Dentistry: 5 Benefits to Having Whiter Teeth

Everyone wants a brighter smile, but few know that whitening the teeth has several other health and psychological benefits that may not be obvious. A good smile is important because it is one of the first things that other people notice. The ways that whiter teeth can improve a person's life are outlined below.

Why isn't my daughter’s hair long? - Reader's Query

Mrs. M asks I have a young daughter who is growing up to be a beauty. The only problem is that, while I have thick, long, silky hair  reaching up to the waist, hers has not grown beyond her shoulders. I have tried all remedies suggested by people ranging from egg shampoo to reetha (soapnut) and Shikakai, to Ayurvedic oils but to no avail. Doctors say that the length of a person’s hair depends on genetic factors. Then why hasn’t she inherited this trait from me?

Women's Music Festival Fashion

Ladies, festival season has officially begun! No festival is the same therefore neither is the fashion. For those who don’t want to go full-on hippie, one-day or city-held festivals such as Boston Calling, Lollapalooza or Governors Ball allow for great music without the grime. Long weekend festivals such as Firefly, Bonnaroo and Coachella where attendees are most likely camping in tents; require an effortless yet still original fashion. Grassy and muddy venues are not ideal for your favorite pair of heels or chunky necklace so when packing for your camping-friendly festival your fashion is held within the essentials…

Men's Music Fashion Festival

Besides the great music, long days and cool nights at music festivals this summer, one essential factor is the fashion.  Fellas, fashion is not left only to the girls, so here are some go to looks for your next festival… Generally men’s fashion can be described as simple and plain, but if there is a place to break out of your fashion shell, it’s at your upcoming music festival! Go with bold; button up short sleeve shirts with floral or Hawaiian prints. Festivals are no time to play it safe; pops of bright color as well as fun graphic tees make any outfit festival ready. If you’re festival falls mid-summer then desert-like temperatures are expected. Throw on a cotton tank in a bold colors or stripes and in order to stay cool. Leave the sports shorts at home and try cut-off jean shorts or shorter chino shorts.

Maybe Your Lifestyle is to Blame for your Skin Problems!

Cosmetic and pharmaceutical stores boast numerous shelves of acne and rash treatments, and antihistamine drugs. When confronted with ugly skin problems, they are often times our first resort. Unknown to us, our stressful lifestyles may just be the culprit, and changing them might just be a more effective cure in comparison.

The Right Hair For The Right Occasion

The best thing about hair is how versatile it is. When you need it to look casual, not a problem. If you need a fancy upswept do to impress your husband's boss, you can handle that. When you want something fun and fresh, there are thousands of inspirations out there to get cute and unique hairstyles.

Dramatic Eyes: Tips for Picking Colored Contacts

You may wear traditional contacts to improve your eyesight, but have you considered trying colored contacts to change your appearance? Colored contacts can be worn by most people whether they need prescription lenses or not. When picking colored contacts, ask yourself the following questions.