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‏إظهار الرسائل ذات التسميات family. إظهار كافة الرسائل
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Put the rice and fresh berries

preparation
 
Put the rice, water and cinnamon stick in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir, then put on low heat t simmer for 10 minutes. Add milk, sugar, salt, and continue to cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes until the rice has absorbed most of the milk. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving with fresh berries.


Main changes & Nutritional Value

    
Calories: From 330 to 185
    
Fat: 20.9g From 2g
    
No cream
    
Serve with fresh fruit
Ingredients

    
100g white short-grain rice
    
1 cinnamon stick
    
240ml water
    
600ml milk to low-fat
    
225g Sugar
    
A pinch of salt
    
300g raspberries
Nutritional Information Calories 185 cals / kJ Proteins 5.2 g Carbohydrates 39 g Sugars 24.5 g Fat 2 g Saturated fatty acids 1.1 g Fiber 1.3 g Sodium 0.46 g Fruits & Vegetables 50 g
 

Uin Butter cake

preparatio  

Preheat oven to 180 ° C. Uin Butter cake pan and sprinkle with a little powdered sugar. Beat eggs in a large bowl, add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour mixture into pan and bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Beat the cream cheese and icing sugar and cover the cake mixture. Garnish with fruit.


Principales modifications & Valeur Nutritionnelle

    Matières grasses: De 22.1g à 5.8g
    Acides gras saturés: De 12.8g à 1.2g
    Ajouter des fruits dans la garniture  

ingredients

     150g caster sugar and a little more for dusting
     Self-rising flour 150g
     30g skimmed milk powder
     2 eggs
     180g corn flour / polenta
     120ml yogurt
     5 tablespoons of sunflower oil
     100g cottage cheese with low fat content.
     50g icing sugar
     Fruit for garnish (raspberries, strawberries, berries)

nutritional Information
calories
190 cals / kJ
proteins
4.6 g
carbohydrates
31 g
sugars
15.6 g
fat
5.8 g
Saturated fatty acids
1.2 g
fiber
0.9 g
sodium
<1 g
Fruits & Vegetables
10 g

electric mixer

 preparation 
 Preheat oven to 200 ° C. With an electric mixer,  beat butter and sugar cream until the mixture becomes foamy. Add egg, cereals, orange zest, orange juice and condensed milk. Stir well. In a bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, stir to moisten the ingredients. Stir in cranberries. Fill muffin pans with dough 2/3. Bake in préalblement heated at 200 ° C for about 25 to 30 minutes oven.

Main changes & Nutritional Value

     Fat: 8.7g to 5.4g From
     From 5.2g to 1.2g: saturated fatty acids
     Base cake with polyunsaturated fat, not butter
     No icing
Main changes & Nutritional Value

     Fat: 8.7g to 5.4g From
     From 5.2g to 1.2g: saturated fatty acids
     Base cake with polyunsaturated fat, not butter
     No icing
 
nutritional Information
calories
200 cals / kJ
proteins
4.2 g
carbohydrates
36.1 g
sugars
12.5 g
fat
5.4 g
Saturated fatty acids
1.2 g
fiber
1.1 g
sodium
0.17 g
Fruits & Vegetables
10 g
 

Sundae with berries

In a small bowl, lightly crush the raspberries fork. Prepare sundaes putting a scoop of sorbet at the bottom of a glass and then an amount of the raspberry mixture with a spoon and half cereal. Finally, add a tablespoon of plain yogurt, sprinkle with pistachios and the rest of cereals Fitness.




 Main changes & Nutritional Value
Calories: From 540 to 190      Fat: 43.1g From 5g      Use sorbet instead of ice cream to reduce the amount of fat      Use yoghurt instead of cream to reduce the amount of fat

ingredients
160g raspberries, fresh or frozen
     80g (2 scoops) of raspberry sorbet
     Half a cup (50g) plain yogurt nonfat
     5 tablespoons (20g) cereal Fitness
     15g chopped pistachios

Here’s the EXACT Reason You Should NEVER Diet Like a Man...


Dramatically increasing your
female metabolism.
If you begin using this somewhat unusual tip starting today you can literally expect to drop up to 3 dress sizes inside of a week, which I know may sound far-fetched to you like it did to all of these women that have done it using this tip, but I promise it’s not so just keep reading.

You’ll also see how this unusual tip allows you to strategically eat the foods you crave most, and still experience the slimmest, sexiest waistline of your life. Plus, you’ll also learn which common foods touted as “healthy” can make losing a single pound virtually impossible for women.

Now I totally get it if you think you’ve heard and tried it all when it comes to dieting and weight loss but I completely guarantee you’ve NEVER seen anything like this before and I promise you’re about to be absolutely amazed.

Listen, before we go any further let me assure you this has nothing to do with silly exercise machines, cardio,
restrictive or pre-packaged diets, or whatever weird berry pill the diet industry is talking about these days. This is
something completely different and you’re going to love it.

Really quickly, a little tidbit about me you may not already know:

In the last 10 years, if you’ve taken any effective supplement by any of the world’s biggest brand names, chances are you’ve seen my work.

Now before you start thinking this tip has something to do with a supplement, let me stop you right there because it doesn’t.

I only mention this because I discovered this unique tip during the time I was consulting for the company that makes the number one selling weight loss supplement in the world for Women.
I was doing extensive research on female metabolism when
I stumbled upon something so shocking, and so ground-
breaking that I knew it could help make fat burning easier for
women forever…
Now listen closely and stay with me for what I’m about to share because this is the most important part of the presentation ok?
Science has now discovered that virtually everything to do with weight loss for both men and women is controlled by 1 master hormone.
This hormone that controls 100% of your body’s ability to burn fat is Leptin.

You may not know how leptin works, so let me quickly explain:

High levels of Leptin speed up your metabolism and signal your body to burn fat and low levels of Leptin slow down your metabolism and signal your body to store fat. Those are the basics, now get ready for some surprising facts regarding Women and Leptin.
Researchers recently discovered that women naturally have twice as much of the fat burning hormone Leptin in their body compared to men.
Women can be 3 times less responsive to Leptin’s signal to burn fat than men. This means even though women have a lot more leptin they just aren’t using its fat burning potential. This condition is known as “Leptin Resistance”. An obvious sign of Leptin resistance is the soft, squishy, cottage-cheese looking fat found in your problem areas. However, Leptin Resistance is just 1 of 2 unique problems that kills female fat loss.

The second unique problem women face with Leptin is that when dieting, your leptin levels can drop twice as much and twice as fast compared to when men diet. As talked about, when leptin drops your metabolism hits the brakes and slows right down. This is exactly why you experience frustrating weight loss plateaus on diets so much faster than men.

And have you ever suffered from that terrible rebound weight gain after you stop a diet?

Well that’s because your Leptin dropped significantly making your metabolism even slower than before you started the diet resulting in fat piling back on even when you’re eating next to nothing.

... because of the demands of child bearing, and child nurturing. Your body doesn’t know or care about your desires for a sexy waistline that looks hot in those skinny jeans.

All it knows is the unattractive body fat you’re carrying provides stored energy and warmth to ensure protection and survival of the next generation.

With this being the case...

Guess what happens with your Leptin issues following pregnancy!?

Well, they get a lot worse which is exactly why losing that baby weight can be painstakingly difficult as my sister Lisa knew all too well.
You see, your body is hardwired to fight a losing battle with leptin every single time you attempt to lose weight. And I’m sure you can now truly understand why this is totally not your fault.


Yet, this is where it gets real interesting- Recall the good news researchers discovered:

You naturally have twice as much Leptin as a man.

This, as odd as it sounds...

Means you have much more fat burning potential than men….It’s just almost completely UNTAPPED…..It’s Like your genetics has been playing a cruel trick on you!
Yet, what if I told you there is a solution to turn the tables on your genetics by reseting the way your body utilizes letpin to permanently turn your fat burning switch all the way on, and never let it drop again.

Can you imagine how much faster and easier you lose weight when you have your master fat burning hormone working in overdrive for you instead of against you?

The difference is like night and day!

Can you picture how much firmer and flatter your stomach becomes and how much tighter and sexier you look and feel?


Health Advantages of Playing Sports

While most people understand the importance of physical activity, the words "keeping fit" are usually
associated with exercise programs. Sport participation adds a new dimension to the physical activity spectrum. International organizations, such as the European Commission, the World Health Organization, the Americas Council of Sports and the Commonwealth Advisory Body on Sport have published papers citing the physical, psychological and social advantages of sport participation.

Burning Calories
Sport provides a means of constant physical activity, and physical activities burn calories. Even sports that are characterized by intermittent activity burn more calories than being sedentary. Winter sports, for example, inspire people to get outdoors when they would normally be staying at home. The Winter Feels Good website lists the caloric expenditure of various winter sports. Depending on your weight, age and the specific sport, you can burn between 213 and 1,208 calories per hour.

Coordination and Balance

Sport activity requires balance, coordination and proprioception, which is the body's awareness of its position in space. Aging often causes impaired balance and proprioception, which in turn leads to coordination issues. Sport participation can prevent age-related loss of these important aspects of fitness.

Enforces a Healthy Lifestyle

A study published in the "British Journal of Sports Medicine" titled "Personal Health Benefits of Masters Athletics Competition" explored the long-term health of older endurance athletes. The researchers studied 551 athletic men and 199 athletic women over a seven year period. Only 1.4 percent of the participants sustained a non-fatal heart attack and only 0.6 percent required bypass surgery over the seven year period. Most of the former smokers indicated that they stopped smoking before they began their training.

ncrease Bone Mass


Research published in the Nov./Dec. 2009 edition of "Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach" evaluated 560 athletes who were participants in the 2005 National Senior Games. The 298 women and 289 men were active in a variety of high-impact sports. Those who took the voluntary bone mineral density test exhibited healthy bone density. It is speculated that high impact sport participation can prevent osteoporosis.
Vitamin D and Sunshine

While there are some dangers associated with sun exposure, an article in the Sept. 29, 2009 edition of the Wellness section of the "New York Times" suggests that sunshine is still the best source of vitamin D. The article cites studies performed at the Atascadero State Hospital, which found that athletes exposed to vitamin D-producing ultraviolet light had enhanced levels of performance. Vitamin D also enhances bone health and increases the size of fast twitch muscle fibers.

Exercise Compliance

Training for an athletic event indirectly affects health by helping people stick to their fitness programs. Sports provide measurable, concrete goals, such as improving speed, strength balance and coordination. The person training for an event will be less likely to miss exercise sessions. She may also be more conscious about her nutrition and hydration needs.

How to Find the Right Partner or Spouse

Finding the right partner or spouse is not like finding the right person to help you survive a lonely summer -- it
means finding a person that you can see yourself growing old with and loving thirty, forty, or fifty or more years down the line. Choosing the person you want to marry or commit to forever is serious business, and it demands a lot of forethought, responsibility, and honesty. But once you've found that special person, all of your hard work will be worth it and you can get ready for a lifetime of happiness. If you want to know how to find the right partner or spouse, just follow these steps.
1 Love yourself. Seriously -- loving yourself before you find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with is the easiest way to ensure that you'll be committing yourself to that person for the right reasons. You don't have to be 100% satisfied with yourself, but if you're unhappy with who you are, you're at risk of getting together with someone just because he or she makes you feel better about yourself.
    In a sense, yes, the person you marry should "complete you," making you feel completely whole as a person -- but you should already love who you are and feel blessed that the person you want to be with makes you feel even better!
    You should be happy with who you are, what you do, and how you look -- this will not only make it easier for you to attract people with your confidence, but it will make you look for an equally amazing person who will only make your life better, not the person who can fill in all of the gaps in your unsatisfactory life.
2 Be (reasonably) happy being alone. Let's face it -- being single when all of your friends are happily dating or married is no picnic. You may want love more than anything in the world, and it's natural for you to feel lonely or sad if you can't find it. But part of loving yourself is loving spending time solo, and finding ways to stay interested and excited about life without a significant other. This will make you feel even better when that special person comes along!
    If you're miserable by yourself, then you will be too easily swayed by the first person who comes along and gives you something to do. Don't mistake companionship for love.
3 Get some experience. If you find your first love when you're sixteen, then you are a rare and lucky breed. However, most people do not in fact marry their first, or second, or even their fourth boyfriend or girlfriend. Dating more people lets you understand the endless ways that a relationship can work, and can make you see that there are so many forms and dynamics that a relationship can have.

    Though you shouldn't ditch the person you love just to play the field, if you think you're just "pretty happy" with the person you're with but have never dated anyone else, it's better to see what's out there than to settle.
    Dating a lot of people helps you learn to compromise, and will make you even more sure that what you feel for your future spouse is truly special.
    Getting some sexual experience never hurt anyone either. If you've had a few partners before you've met your special someone, you'll be even more sure that the

chemistry you share is truly special.
If you end up committing to the first person you've been with without being truly happy, you may spend the rest of your life wondering about what's out there.
4 Don't settle. Not settling is related to loving yourself, loving being alone, and having some experience. People settle all too often because they find someone who makes them feel less alone and loved, even if it's not in the right way. Another reason people settle is because they've been with the same person for five years and realize they "might as well" get married because that's what everyone else is doing or because they've been together for so long that it's the only logical step.

    You should only get married because that's what you want, not because it's what the other person wants, because it's what your family wants, or because you're too scared to say goodbye.

The Top 5 Mistakes Divorced Parents Make

1. Don't make your child the messenger ...     

"Too many parents attempt to communicate through their children," Neuman says, "which causes undue emotional stress on them and forces them to negotiate a situation their own parents could not handle.  Email is an excellent tool nowadays to communicate with your ex-spouse. It allows you to specifically discuss the practicalities of raising your child without detouring into negative areas and opening old wounds. It also provides a recorded message, admissible into court, so parents tend to be more careful when using it.

"If you want or need to speak with your ex over the phone or in person, be focused and stay on task, and most important, don't swallow the bait if he or she descends into anger. Simply say, 'I appreciate your feelings, but I am here to discuss our child's school assignment.' Take the high road. Your child's emotional health depends on it."

2. ... or your therapist.     


"Teenagers like to feel in control, and divorce turns their world upside down," Neuman says. "Don't fall into the trap of sharing divorce details or your angry feelings about your ex with your older kids. Their own anxiety and need for control causes them to be 'understanding' of what you're going through, but you need to be the parent. Get outside help for yourself, get therapy if necessary, and maintain those boundaries. Making your child your cohort is wrong and does them damage."

3. Try to "get" your kid.


"Kids need to feel as if they are understood," Neuman says, and after a divorce their feelings may be in turmoil. "Listen to them. Don't tell them what to think. And it might be difficult, but never criticize your ex -- it's a criticism of your child, who, of course, is 50% of your ex-husband or wife. Respond specifically to what they are telling you. Say, 'It sounds like you are feeling sad/mad/upset about meeting your dad's new girlfriend, is that right?' As a parent, you don't have to have a solution. You just need to hear them.

"And don't editorialize. You can suggest your child write down his feelings and share them with your ex, but only if the child wants to do so. Stay trained on your child's feelings, not yours. Healing comes through a loving connection and from feeling understood."

4. Avoid the third degree.

"I tell parents to treat their child's weekend away with their ex-spouse as if the child has just visited an aunt or uncle," Neuman says. "Saying nothing will leave your child stressed, as if he must compartmentalize both worlds and tiptoe around this other experience. On the other hand, grilling the child puts him squarely in the middle, which is an impossible position emotionally. So ask your kid fun and general questions, which diffuses tension. And then let it go."

5. Repair the damage you've already done.


Many divorced parents reading these tips may recognize mistakes they've unintentionally made with their own kids. Is it ever too late to undo emotional fall-out from a nasty split? "No, children are remarkably forgiving," Neuman says, "at least until they reach their later teen years, when anger may be more cemented. If you've made mistakes, it's important to do the following:

    Apologize for them. Saying you're sorry goes a long way with your kids.
    Explain in detail exactly what you've done wrong, and then commit to changing your behavior from that moment on.
    Give your child a safe and specific signal -- for example, tell your child to raise his or her hand when you begin criticizing your ex -- which serves as a time-out for you, telling you in no uncertain terms you're doing it again and need to stop immediately."

How to Feel Pretty

You are the only one who can decide you are truly pretty. All it takes is a change in your thinking and a boost in confidence and self-esteem. And yes, it is easier said than done.

 Being Pretty on the Inside 

1 Understand your own prettiness. This is the most important step for feeling pretty. You have to understand that your beauty comes from you, not from any outside source. But you have to practice feeling this way.


    Write a list of of all the good things about yourself. This includes things like helping someone carry their groceries, listening to a friend, or being the best at puns.

    Every morning, when you wake up, go to the bathroom mirror, smile at yourself and say aloud "I am awesome" and "I am happy." The more you say it the more you will convince your brain that it is true.

    Write a list of things you think are beautiful about yourself. Maybe you have big brown eyes, a cute nose, or full lips, or a great laugh. If you can't think of any, ask a trusted friend or family member.

    When you start having negative thoughts about yourself, remember your lists.

2 Stop negativity in its tracks. Negative thoughts cause our brain to believe the negativity. If we think we're

ugly, our brain will be convinced of that. You have to convince your brain that those thoughts aren't true.[1]

    When you start to have a negative thought, label it as such. Example: "My nose is hideous." Say to yourself: "I'm having a thought that my nose is hideous." It makes it so that thought isn't you.
    Let the negative thoughts go. You are not your thoughts, but they can be extremely harmful to your self esteem.
    Replace the negative thought with a positive thought. Even if you don't believe the positive thought, you can trick your brain into believing it.

3 Build your self confidence. Everyone has good qualities, both inside and outside, but it's important to

realize that people are more than their outer appearance. It's great to admire people (and yourself!) for their physical attractiveness, but it's even better to look at what's on the inside. There will always be someone prettier, more successful, with more romantic partners.

    Don't judge yourself so harshly. You are your own worst enemy. Give yourself the freedom to have days where you don't feel attractive. Confidence is about trusting in yourself even on days where you don't feel like it.
    Don't judge other people. What you think about other people says a lot about you. Try to think positive, kind thoughts towards others. It will affect your positivity towards yourself.
    Don't compare yourself to others. This will only cause you to lose confidence in yourself. Besides, that person with the perfect hair might be leading a very difficult life in other respects.
    Fake it until you make it. You can trick your brain into being confident if you fake confidence. Act like you already know you're pretty and you will start to believe it.
    Don't feel as though you have to have a romantic partner to be worthwhile. Your self-worth and your confidence rely on you and only you. If you place too much self-worth control in the hands of other people, you won't learn true confidence.
    Indulge yourself in a selfie. You control the picture and you can make it so it emphasizes your most attractive features. When you're feeling less confident, pull it out and remind yourself that you are pretty!

 



How to Draw Attention to Yourself

Do you want to stand out in the crowd? Make a name for yourself? Get noticed? Let's face it, just about everybody loves attention, and getting noticed can have real benefits: getting that girl (or guy) you're interested in, getting a job, or even becoming a star, for example. Why, then, does "proper" society tend to frown on drawing attention to oneself? Put simply, not all attention is equal, and people who try to draw attention to themselves often do it in unpleasant ways--think of a screaming toddler, for instance. While certain showbiz types like to say that any publicity is good publicity, you'll generally only benefit from positive attention, and drawing that kind of attention to yourself requires a little patience, thought and tact.
Steps
1 Think of when they think of you, and it requires time and consistency to build a brand. Say you're at a new school and you want to make friends. Your brand then, should include characteristics like loyalty, friendliness, and fun. Do things that build this brand and make you a more appealing potential friend. Other examples of brands include the "bad-boy image." Be careful, though, or you'll look like you're trying too hard.
2 Be original. Looking at the stereotypical brands mentioned in the last step, you may think, none of those are really what I want. That's perfectly all right. You can brand yourself as pretty much anything, and whatever your brand, it should reflect your personality and original style. If you're the same as everyone else, you won't draw attention. Just remember, once again, that if you're obviously just trying to get attention, that will be your brand.
3 Be outstanding. When we think of the word "outstanding," we usually think of excellence, but being outstanding also means to "stand out." If you want to stand out, do your best to be the best at something. If you want to draw the attention of your spouse, for example, be the best husband or wife you can be. If you want to get a better job, be extraordinarily competent in your current job and seek to learn more to advance your career. You don't always have to be outstanding at something that's directly related to your goal. For example, you'll find that people who are very successful in whatever pursuit they choose in life often draw the attention of, or date, beautiful women or good-looking guys, even if their particular field of excellence has nothing to do with being a good mate. If you're outstanding at something, just about anything, you'll draw people's attention.
4 Be subtle. A patient, subtle approach is important in developing your image because if you look like you're trying too hard to draw attention, you'll simply end up branding yourself as someone who craves attention, which is generally not a desirable attribute. As an example, imagine you want to get attention in order to make friends. If you stand on your head and insult people, you'll likely get attention for a little while, but you probably won't make friends--everybody will know you're just desperate for attention. On the other hand, if you draw attention to yourself by wearing a smile, making a conversation with people, or joining a sports team, you'll build a more positive brand and get more attention in the long run. 

5 Be humble. Be outstanding, be confident, be assertive, but don't be arrogant. Even if you truly excel at just about everything, people will try to tune you out--or even resent you--if you are a jerk. Don't tell people how awesome you are, show them, and don't make a big deal out of it. Don't blow your own horn too much. 



How to Buy a Well Fitting Bra





A bra is something that we often take for granted, but finding the right bra can do wonders for both your appearance and self esteem. It may take time to find the right bra for you, but remember: you’re worth it. Here’s a guide to finding the right bra for you.
Using the Proper Fitting Technique
1 Hook the bra at your waist, then pull up only in the front. Lift the front up as high as it will go, without sliding over the front of your breasts.

    This will make sure the back stays low, for proper support.
    This will make sure you get lift in front, where you want it.
2 Lean forward and smooth all the soft tissue forward. Start from just behind your armpits, and push as much as you can into the cup.

    Breast tissue is soft, and if your bra fits properly, should stay where you put it.
    Grasp the front of the bra and jiggle slightly to settle everything into place.
3 Know how high on your chest your breasts should end up. With a properly fitted bra, the apex of your breasts should be approximately halfway between your elbow and your shoulder. 
4 Don’t over tighten the closures or straps. Doing so can make the bra uncomfortable, and this can affect your mood and posture.

    Never tighten the straps so much that they put pressure on your shoulders. This will cause you to slouch forward.
    Never tighten the straps so they pull the bra up at the back. Keeping the back low is important for adequate support in front.
    When buying a bra, hook into the loops at the very end of the band. This gives you a way to tighten the bra as it stretches out over time.

Home Remedies for Sore Throat

Sore throat is an inflammation of the pharynx, which is the tube that extends from the back of the mouth to the esophagus. Some of the major causes of sore throat are viral infection, bacterial infection, fungal infection, pollution, smoking, acid reflux, dry air, excessive shouting, some kind of allergic reaction and so on. Symptoms of sore throat are much like those of a viral infection and is often accompanied by headache, stomachache, common cold and swollen glands in the neck.
One of the best ways to get relief from sore throat is to gargle with salt water. Salt works like an antiseptic and helps to draw water out of mucous membranes in the throat. This cuts phlegm and reduces inflammation and gives you instant relief. Take half teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and then use this water to gargle. Do not swallow the water as you need to spit the water out after gargling. If you do not like the salty taste, add a small amount of honey to the solution. You must gargle with saltwater at least four times a day to improve the condition of your throat.
Honey is also one of the easily available ingredients that can be used to treat sore throat. Honey has antibacterial properties, which can fasten up the healing process. At the same time honey works like a hypertonic osmotic, this means that it helps to draw water out of inflamed tissue and thus reducing the swelling and inflammation. Add one to two tablespoon of honey to one cup of hot water and drink it several times a day. You can also add honey to your favorite cup of herbal tea. Before going to bed eat one teaspoon of honey as it will give you soothing relief and help you to enjoy sound sleep

Home Remedies for Black Spots on Your Face

Many black spots or dark patches can be easily lightened or eliminated to restore a glowing facial complexion. Dark spots, patches and other marks on the face may be due to excess secretion of melanin on the skin. Some factors that can lead to this condition include over exposure to the sun, hormone imbalance, pregnancy, certain medications, vitamin deficiencies, lack of sleep and too much stress.

Spots and patches on the face can be embarrassing and even lead to low self-esteem. Luckily, there are many possible treatments, such as acid peels and laser surgeries. Simple, natural homemade remedies also may reduce the appearance of spots and other blemishes on your face.
A quick and easy solution can be found in your kitchen or your nearest grocery store — lemon juice. Lemons have vitamin C that can lighten dark spots on your face. It’s easy to apply.

    Put some fresh lemon juice on a cotton ball and rub it directly on the affected skin area.
    Allow it to dry and then wash it off with plain water.
    Continue applying this dark spot removal home remedy for at least two weeks to get the desired result.

If you have delicate or sensitive skin, you can dilute the lemon juice with plain water, rosewater, or honey. You can also use lime juice to get rid of black spots, applying it in the same manner as described above.


Appreciating Yourself




1 Live with the reality. Small breasts aren't the burden they may seem to you. For starters, not everyone loves large breasts. Indeed, it's an exaggeration that men only like women with large breasts––everyone has their own preference. Moreover, small breasts tend to hold up best over time, and gravity tends to be lot kinder to the small-breasted woman as you age; you'll sag a lot less than your big-breasted sister. As long as you are healthy, try to be happy with your body.
2 If you are a teen, your breasts may get larger naturally. It may seem like it will never happen, but it just might!

    There is many a teen girl who at 16 thinks her breasts will always be small, but finds out at 20 they are not. It just happens.
    You may find your breasts get larger and stay that way after pregnancy and breast feeding. It tends to be all over the map, some report breast sizes increase, some decrease, some decrease and then increase.
    Don't stuff your bras with toilet paper or tissues, it will not help. Use padding instead.
    To get bigger breasts, eat veggies, fruit, exercise your upper muscles (push-ups), and drink lots of water each day.
    Don't forget that breasts continue to grow until you're in your 20s. So, if you are young, you can estimate how much more you will grow by comparing the size of your breasts to the other women in your family. Also, even though there isn't an ideal breast size, losing weight might make your breasts look more "proportional" to your body.
    Playing or squeezing your breasts have no effect on breast growth. You can't change genetics by squeezing parts.
    If you are under 18, then they aren't done growing yet. Wait until you are fully grown before deciding that you'll be small-breasted for life.
    Try a few different bra sizes until you find the one thats just right for you. You might also try to have it professionally fit.
    Make sure bra straps are tightened well and are not loose. Having tighter bra straps give a great lift.
    Once your bra is on, lift each breast into the cup with your hand. Your breasts will appear larger and lifted and the bra will be correctly encasing the breast tissue.
    Don't try and wear a bra that is too big for you. It will bunch up or it will make your boobs look saggy.
    If you wear fitted clothes (skinny jeans, tight shirts) it makes your breasts look bigger. You can also try wearing a push up bra, or a bra that's a little snug than your normal size.

Wearing Clothes that Accentuate Your Size

1 Wear clothes with a detailed neckline. Lace, ruffles and jewels, gathered material, pleats, ruching and twists are some examples of neckline details that enhance breast size appearance. These sorts of details provide a visual boost and help to make the breasts appear larger. When wearing ruffles, be careful that they are not so big that they overpower the size of your breasts; this risks going the other direction and making them look smaller!

    Stay away from low V or low scoop necklines, as give the appearance of shrinking the size of your breasts. Instead, wear moderately high, asymmetrical, crew or gathered necklines. These are the most flattering for women with smaller breasts as they enhance their shape and make them appear bigger.
    Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing. Obviously, such clothing reveals all––what is and what is not there. Loose, roomy tops and layers are a better choice when you don't want to draw attention to smaller breasts.

2 Use patterns and colors to your advantage. Appropriate patterns and colors can help to change the way the proportions of your body look. Generally, light colors make something look larger, and dark colors make something look slimmer:

    If you're wearing patterns or bright or light colors, then wear them on your torso, not your bottom half. Wear duller colors on your bottom half to help make your figure look more in proportion.
    Wear dark trousers and a top with horizontal stripes to make your hips appear narrower––your breasts will appear larger in comparison. The top should be in light colors.


3 As a last resort, use makeup to create the impression of larger breasts. Put a darker shade of foundation than your usual shade where you want shading to go to give the impression of cleavage. However, this is not recommended for everyday use since it could smudge and look odd. But, for photos, or for a special occasion, it may be worth giving a go. Don't rush it, you'll feel uncomfortable if somebody realizes that you've painted your cleavage on.

Wearing Size Enhancing Bras

1 Wear the right bra size. Sadly, most women wear incorrect bra sizes because they've never been appropriately measured. The right bra should sit snugly beneath your breasts and cup all of the tissue closely, as well as making it easier for you to stand up straight. Measure your bra size yourself, or go in for a free professional fitting at a department store. (Don't feel shy about being professionally fitted––usually the ladies who do fittings are chosen for their warm and accepting demeanor. Remember, she's probably seen it all.)

    A bra that is too big, will look lumpy.
    Ditto for stuffing tissue or other things into your bra. Don't do it, it will look funny. If you want to put something into your bra, try one of the ot her methods below.
2 Know how to put on a bra correctly. Once you've been properly sized, check that you're putting on your bra in a way that will achieve maximum lift and comfort. Slip the straps over your arms, facing forward, so that the unhooked clasps are at your back. Bend over so that all of your breast tissue falls forward, and maneuver the bra over your breasts. Still bent over, reach back and clasp the bra. Adjust the band and straps as necessary. 
3  Push-up bras are designed to push your breasts up (as the name implies), and move the breasts closer together, creating more cleavage. They push the breasts up using padding usually made of foam. The best known brand for making push-up bras is Wonderbra. However, most lingerie stores supply some variety of push-up bra.
    Padded bras, like push-up bras, contain foam padding in the cups. They are designed to give fuller-looking breasts to small-chested women, but don't lift them or create extra cleavage.
    Gel, air or water padded bras are the same as padded bras but are designed to look and move more naturally, and to give a more noticeable enhancement. The only downside to these is that they often cost more money. Also, air padded bras often need the padding replaced as the air leaks out.
    Many women report good success from the Chicken Fillet silicone bra insert.

Wear bras that enhance your breasts. There are many options available, so the best way to work out what gives you your desired effect is to go and try lots of different types on. The following types of bras are the best for women wanting bigger breasts:

How to Make Small Breasts Look Bigger

Ideally, every woman should be happy and comfortable with the body she has. Unfortunately, many women are not. If you're unhappy with your breasts and want to make them appear larger and firmer, read on for tips and tricks on how to achieve that without surgery, pills or hormones.

1 Know if your posture makes your breasts look larger today, or not. Do the mirror test. Looking in the mirror sideways, see if you can draw a straight line from your earlobe through your shoulder, hip, knee, to the middle of your ankle. If you can draw this line, your posture will make your breasts look bigger and perkier, as well as making you look slimmer and taller.
2Practice having good posture. This is by far the least expensive and fastest way to make your breasts look bigger. Do the mirror exercise several times a day to correct your posture. It is more important to build "muscle memory" so that you unconsciously and naturally maintain correct posture without fatigue.
3 Build up your upper pectoral muscles (working out lower pecs will actually decrease your bust size). Increasing the bulk of the muscles beneath your breasts will make them appear firmer and more rounded. Regular push-ups are one way to achieve this; build up slowly until you can manage to drop and do 15 push-ups all at once. There are also many weight training exercises you can do to build chest muscles.
4 Focus on your waist. Slimming and shaping your core (the muscles around your waist and ribs) will make your breasts appear larger by comparison, without actually adding any breast tissue. Try yoga and pilates exercises that can help you burn calories while simultaneously strengthening your core muscles.

    Note that losing weight can make your breasts smaller. So, the idea is to tone your waist, not necessarily to lose weight.






The age of first baths



It has 6 months or more: You can take your child in a public pool. One condition: a vaccination record to date. But so young he will quickly cool, even if the water is heated to 30 ° C. Besides the flow of air between the exit of the bath and locker rooms. For conditions more suitable, consider rather to register for baby-swimmers.

Instead, wait its 2 years, then it will play 10 to 15 minutes without immediately goosebumps.

Around 5-6 years, it is dynamic in the pool, swimming can last half an hour.

Communication Tips for Parents With Premature Babies



A premature baby looks so delicate that you may be hesitant to touch her out of fear that she may get hurt. Feeding and breathing tubes and intimidating machines in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) may feel like obtrusive barriers between you and your newborn. Even so, you should softly talk to and sing to your little one. And while it may seem scary at first, your touch is critical to your baby. You should strive to physically communicate by touching, holding and cradling your baby once you have the staff's approval to do so.

Significance

A baby born prior to 37 weeks of gestation is considered premature and is generally called a preemie. A preemie’s lungs, immune system, digestive system and even his skin are underdeveloped, explains HealthyChildren.org, a website published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The NICU provides your tiny baby with round-the-clock care to ensure his survival. You should spend as much time as is permitted in the NICU and become as active as possible in caring for your preemie. You can bond with your newborn by gently touching his little fingers and cheeks while softly telling him in loving tones how much you love him and how you can't wait to hold him in your arms.

Reading and Feeding

Reading nursery rhymes or other baby books to your preemie can be comforting to both you and your baby. This time can also help your little become familiar with your voice. When your doctor says your baby is ready, hold her in your arms and tell her how happy you are that you are finally able to hold her. NICU nurses will offer guidance on the best way to breastfeed or bottle-feed your preemie. Breast milk contains antibodies, which improve immune response and in turn, help your baby fight infection, explains the AAP. Feedings are a great opportunity for physical and verbal communication.

Kangaroo Care

Talk to your preemie about how you can't wait to bring him home as you hold him under your robe or top as the two of you enjoy skin-to-skin contact. Commonly referred to as kangaroo care, many NICUs permit the practice as long as your preemie no longer needs significant machinery to support to his organ systems. Your baby's tiny head should be turned so that his ear sits above your heart. Continue to talk quietly as your preemie is soothed by the subtle beat of your heart.

Considerations

It's important for both mothers and fathers to communicate with their preemie as much as possible. Dads can feed a bottle-fed baby, change her diapers and bond with his newborn in every way a mother can -- breastfeeding being the obvious lone exception. If your preemie is up to it, dads can help give his baby her a bath with the help of an NICU nurse. A bath is a perfect opportunity to softly sing a lullaby -- perhaps, 'Rubber Ducky' -- to your little one.

Going Home

A preemie must be able to maintain body temperature in an regular crib -- as opposed to an incubator -- for at least 24 hours, no longer needs a feeding tube and is consistently gaining weight before she can go home, explains Cook Children's Health Care System. Most preemies meet NICU discharge requirements two to four weeks before their anticipated due date. As the parent of a preemie, you should plan to live quietly with your baby when she first comes home. Outside trips should be limited to doctor's visits during the first few weeks. Enjoy this tranquil period with plenty of skin-to-skin contact and loving chit chat with your preemie.