The most unique ways to practise healthy living

What is the most unique ways to practise healthy living?

1 - Choosing Healthy Foods                     
                          

 Choose food that contain minimal amounts of unhealthy fats. Unhealthy fats include both trans fats and saturated fats. These fats will raise your LDL cholesterol, and elevated LDL cholesterol often correlates with an increased risk for heart disease.

Foods that are high in trans fats include foods made with "partially hydrogenated oils," such as shortening or margarine. Baked goods, fried foods, frozen pizza, and other highly processed foods often contain trans fats. Foods that are high in saturated fats include pizza, cheese, red meat, and full-fat dairy products. Coconut oil is also high in saturated fat, but may also increase good cholesterol, so it's okay to use in moderation.

2 - Brush and floss daily 

                           


to keep your teeth and gums healthy and free of disease.

3 - Get a good night's rest.

 Well-rested people not only cope better with stress, but may also have better control of their appetites. Research has shown that a lack of sleep can put our "hunger hormones" out of balance -- and possibly trigger overeating.

4 - Smile and laugh out loud several times a day. 

                

 It keeps you grounded, and helps you cope with situations that would otherwise make you crazy. Read the comics, watch a sitcom, or tell jokes to bring out those happy feelings.

5 - Meditate, pray, or otherwise find solace for at least 10-20 minutes each day. Contemplation is good for your soul, helps you cope with the demands of daily life, and may even help lower your blood pressure.
6 - Stand up straight.                   


You'll look 5 pounds lighter if you stand tall and tighten your abdominal muscles. Whenever you walk, think "tall and tight" to get the most out of the movement.

7 - Try yoga.                   

 The poses help increase strength and flexibility and improve balance. These are critical areas for older folks especially, and both men and women can benefit.

8 - Exercise

The body is truly the temple of the soul, and you don’t want that temple to fall apart! Exercise is a great way to stimulate your health and studies have shown that physical activity helps improve longevity and overall health. Try to exercise up to three times a week. The American Heart Association advises for 150 minutes of exercise each week or an hour at least three times a week. Pick a convenient time schedule out time. You could exercise for 30 minutes the morning to get energized for your day.

Remember to keep your workouts fun. You should enjoy your workout and not feel like it’s a chore. Some fun physical activities include:

Dancing

Yoga

Aerobics

Running

Hiking

9-  Include fruits and vegetables in your diet

Adding fruits and vegetables is a perfect foundation for starting a healthy routine. Vegetables, like leafy greens, and fruits contain plentiful amounts of nutrients such as vitamins and antioxidants that help boost your immune system and fight off disease causing toxins. Antioxidants help fight eye disease, promote healthy skin, and overall health. The World Health Organization recommends eating fruits and veggies as a regular part of your diet so you’ll have a better chance of fighting some cancers, diseases, and heart disease. Make sure to eat five to nine servings of varied veggie and fruits per day.

10 -  Drink water

You can save money and improve your health by drinking water throughout the day. The natural liquid offers the benefits of hydration, nourishment, and improved well-being. Water can cleanse toxins from the body, improve brain function, energize muscles, control weight gain, and balance body temperature and fluids. It’s recommended to drink about 8 glasses, or 64 ounces, of water per day.

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Why Do Women Wear Makeup?

Why Do Women Wear Makeup?

Like many women, I began nearly each day by applying makeup. Not every day, but, yes, on most days I wear makeup. So, why do I — and countless other women — begin our days with foundation, blush, and mascara? Well, I could feed you the "I wear it for myself" line you've heard a thousand times before, but, if I'm being completely honest, that would be a lie. Yes, in some way I am doing it for myself — but only because looking a certain way makes me feel good. That's the part of the "I wear it for myself" argument that people always fail to tack on. Now, maybe there are women who wear full faces of foundation just to sit alone in their bedrooms, but I'm not one of them, and most of the women I meet aren't either.

The reason most women are adverse to speaking candidly about their reasons for wearing makeup ("I want to project a certain image out into the world. I wear it for myself, but so I can feel more comfortable in how I present myself to others.") is because most people would digest such a statement as a tacit admission of vanity. The assumption is that, if you wear makeup and you admit it's not just for yourself, then you are shallow and vain. But this is not necessarily true. The issue isn't whether or not women are applying makeup for other people, but rather their impetus for doing so.

Makeup can be a form of self-expression and character. What's especially interesting about makeup is that it's one of the only forms of expressions primarily for women. Even fashion is becoming a more prominent way for men to express themselves, but, for the most part, makeup has remained just for women. It's this idea that has paved the way for many of the sexist assumptions that get made about a woman wearing makeup — that's she's only doing it for male attention, that the only thing she's interested in is looking hot, that without makeup she feels worthless and unattractive.

Building a Skin Care Routine

How to Build a Skin Care Routine

Great skin is not simply a matter of DNA — your daily habits, in fact, have a big impact on what you see in the mirror. But depending on which product reviews you read or doctors you consult, there is a dizzying number of opinions on everything from how to moisturize to how to protect yourself from UV rays. Ultimately, caring for your skin is simply personal. Here’s what you should keep in mind to sort through all the noise. 

Skin Care Tips Before You Start
THREE MAIN STEPS

• Cleansing — Washing your face. 

• Toning — Balancing the skin.

• Moisturizing — Hydrating and softening the skin.

GIVE IT TIME

Think of your skin-care routine as consisting of three main steps:

The goal of any skin-care routine is to tune up your complexion so it’s functioning at its best, and also troubleshoot or target any areas you want to work on. “Beauty routines are an opportunity to notice changes within yourself,” says the San Francisco skin-care specialist Kristina Holey. As your skin needs shifts with age, so will your products. Still, she adds, “it’s not about creating perfection.”   Allow these three steps to become your daily ritual that fortifies your skin and grounds your day. 

The science behind skin-care products has come a long way but there’s still no such thing as an instant fix — you need time to reap the benefits, says Dr. Rachel Nazarian, a Manhattan dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group. “Results are only seen through consistent use,” she explains. Generally, aim to use a product over at least six weeks, once or twice daily, to notice a difference.  

Tip: With any skin-care product, apply in order of consistency — from thinnest to thickest. For example, cleanser, toner (if you use it), serum, and then moisturizer.

Sleep for healthy skin

There is truth behind the term “beauty sleep”! While we sleep, our skin and bodies are actually in repair mode. Sleep deprivation can lead to a number of skin issues. Some show up immediately and others are the result of weeks, or even years, of inadequate sleep.

The Downside of Poor Sleep

Most women know what to expect when they look in the mirror after a late night or early morning: dark circles, puffy eyes and a dull, washed out complexion. Luckily these are usually temporary and with a smart skincare regimen and some good rest your skin looks good as new again.

However, after weeks of sleep deprivation, you may start to see more fine lines, hyperpigmentation and saggier skin.

Sleep is complex and researchers aren’t entirely sure why lack of sleep affects skin. A few possible explanations:

• Lack of sleep can lower blood pressure, making skin look dull and causing poor circulation, resulting in puffy eyes.
• The stress hormone cortisol may be released after an inadequate night’s sleep. Cortisol is known to be implicated in the breakdown of collagen (the skin’s support structure), and may contribute to lack of firmness and wrinkles.

Steps to Better Sleep

These strategies can make it easier to fall asleep and improve the quality of you rest:

• Wake up and go to bed at the same time every day.
• Sleep in a dark, quiet room. Use blackout shades and a noise machine if necessary.
• Keep your bedroom cool.
• Skip the caffeine late in the day.
• Avoid drinking too much alcohol.
• Reduce the use of electronic equipment for at least one hour before bed time.

When You Can’t Get Enough Sleep

To give your skin a helping hand on rough mornings:

• Use an eye cream to reduce the look of dark circles and puffiness. Apply by massaging in a circular motion to stimulate blood flow and help the area look brighter and less puffy.
• Exfoliate dead skin with a facial scrub to stimulate skin’s radiant complexion. Follow with a moisturiser containing Niacinamide or glycolic acid — both brighten the skin when it looks duller than usual.

So the next time you want to skimp on getting your zzz’s, remember that sleep is actually one of the most important steps in your skincare regime and key to a healthy looking complexion.