Do you want shiny, glossy hair? No matter what your hair texture is, there are ways to step up its shine. You can use a shine-enhancing hair mask, then style it in a way that increases that the gloss factor. For the shiniest possible hair, practice hair care habits that keep it healthy and strong.
1.Brush or comb daily
While you don’t need to brush your strands 100 times a day, you really need to brush or comb your hair daily. “Brushing pulls natural oils from the scalp down into the hair, which acts as a natural moisturizer,” she says. Be sure to choose a brush or comb with natural or boar bristles, which are a gentler and less damaging alternative to metal and synthetic.
2.Shampoo less often. Washing your hair too often strips your hair of sebum, the natural oil that protects it and keeps it healthy. Stripped hair breaks easily and looks dull and dry. To keep your hair glossy, shampoo no more than once or twice a week and remember to use a shampoo that suits your type of hair
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Avoid harsh treatments. Dyeing, bleaching, and permanently straightening or curling your hair can have damaging long-term effects. Altering your hair from its natural state will eventually cause it to get dried out and prone to breakage. Avoid harsh treatments whenever possible.
4. Use a finishing oil. Once your hair has air-dried, smooth finishing oil through your locks. A good finishing oil will add instant shine and protect your hair from damage. Wait until your hair is fully dry for best results. A little goes a long wayso use no more than a dime-sized amount or so, depending on the length of your hair. You can buy a special hair oil, or use one of these oils as finishing oil;
Olive oil
Argan oil
Almond oil
Jojoba oil
Caster oil
Coconut oil
5. Drink a lot of water.When you're dehydrated your hair loses its luster and starts looking limp. Drink plenty of water to keep your hair healthy. Make sure you get 8 glasses a day.
6.Have a healthy diet and lifestyle. No matter what you do to your hair, it won't look naturally shiny unless you're healthy from the inside out. Eating well and staying hydrated have a big effect on the way your hair looks. Try eating more of these foods for the healthiest possible hair:
Fish, beef, poultry, eggs, legumes, and other foods that are full of protein. Hair is made from protein and it immediately suffers if you aren't getting enough. Eating energy-rich carbs in combination with protein can be especially effective.
Avocados and nuts. These contain healthy fats that make your hair look full and shiny.
Nutrient-rich plants. Leafy greens like spinach and kale are especially healthy for hair
7.Protect your hair from outside elements. The sun, extreme temperatures, and environmental pollutants may be making your hair look less than optimal. Protect it from getting damaged by taking the following measures:
Wear a hat when the sun is strong. The sun is a powerful force, and it can damage your hair if you don't protect it.
Wear a swim cap in the pool. Chlorine dries hair out and leaves a residue. If you do go swimming without a cap, wash your hair immediately after exiting the pool.
Don't go out in the cold with wet hair. Your hair may freeze, which will lead to frizz.
Many women feel different a week or so before they get their periods. They may get depressed, cry often, feel angry, get acne, have tender breasts , feel sleepy, have less energy, and feel heavy or bloated.
If you have these problems around the same time every month and they go away when your period starts, you likely have premenstraul syndrome (PMS).
But if your PMS symptoms are so extreme that they stop you from doing the normal things that you do at work or at home, or if they affect the way that you relate to the people in your life, you may have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), which is a more severe form of PMS.
Signs of PMS vs. PMDD
In both PMDD and PMS, symptoms usually begin seven to 10 days before your period starts and continue for the first few days that you have your period. Both PMDD and PMS may also cause bloating, breast tenderness, fatigue, and changes in sleep and eating habits. In PMDD, however, at least one of these emotional and behavioral symptoms stands out:
Sadness or hopelessness
Anxiety or tension
Extreme moodiness
Marked irritability or anger
But PMS and PMDD are different in several ways. For example:
Depression . If you have PMS, you may feel depressed. But if you have PMDD, your sadness may be so extreme that you feel hopeless. You might even have thoughts about suicide
Anxiety. You could feel anxious when you have PMS. But with PMDD, the anxiety you feel is probably on a very different level. Some women with PMDD describe feeling very tense or on edge.
Mood swings. When you have PMS, you can get moody. You feel happy one minute and upset or angry the next, and you’re more likely to cry. But with PMDD, your mood swings will be much more severe. You may become very angry, and things are likely to irritate you that wouldn’t normally bother you. You might pick fights, even if this isn’t your usual style. You may also cry about things that wouldn’t usually upset you. You may feel out of control of your life.
Feelings about your life. If you have PMS and feel depressed, you may feel a little detached from your usual routine. But if you have PMDD, you’re likely to stop caring about your job, your hobbies, your friends and family -- anything that otherwise might put you in a good mood.
**PMDD affects 3-8% of women in their reproductive years, with symptoms usually emerging during a woman’s twenties.These symptoms may worsen over time; for example, it has been observed that some women may experience worsening premenstrual symptoms as they enter into menopause.Less commonly, PMDD may begin during adolescence , with case reports suggesting that successful treatment options in adolescents with PMDD are similar to those used for adult women.
Causes
No one knows the exact causes of PMS or PMDD, but changes in hormone levels are thought to play a part. Genetics may also play a role. Depression is also linked to PMS and PMDD, although one doesn’t cause the other to happen. The changes in hormone levels may make mood disorders like depression worse, though.
Treatments
Treatments of PMDD is directed at preventing or minimizing symptoms and may include:
Antidepressants. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, others) and sertraline (Zoloft), may reduce symptoms such as emotional symptoms, fatigue, food cravings and sleep problems. You can reduce symptoms of PMDD by taking SSRIs all month or only in the interval between ovulation and the start of your period.
Birth control pills. Taking birth control pills with no pill-free interval or with a shortened pill-free interval may reduce PMS and PMDD symptoms for some women.
Nutritional supplements. Consuming 1,200 milligrams of dietary and supplemental calcium daily may possibly reduce symptoms of PMS and PMDD in some women. Vitamin B-6, magnesium and L-tryptophan also may help, but talk with your doctor for advice before taking any supplements.
Herbal remedies. Some research suggests that chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) may possibly reduce irritability, mood swings, breast tenderness, swelling, cramps and food cravings associated with PMDD, but more research is needed. The Food and Drug Administration doesn't regulate herbal supplements, so talk with your doctor before trying one.
Diet and lifestyle changes. Regular exercise often reduces premenstrual symptoms. Cutting back caffeine, avoiding alcohol and stopping smoking may ease symptoms, too. Getting enough sleep and using relaxation techniques, such as mindfulness, meditation and yoga, also may help. Avoid stressful and emotional triggers, such as arguments over financial issues or relationship problems, whenever possible.
***Review your symptoms with your doctor. A thorough medical evaluation may determine if symptoms are due to PMDD or some other condition. If you're diagnosed with PMDD, your doctor can recommend specific treatments to help minimize symptoms.
Sexiness is not how tiny your waist looks or how beautiful you are. If anything, they are far from it. Sexiness has more to do with aura than body shape or looks. You don’t have to look a certain way or have a certain body type. You have to be sexy in your own way. This means accepting yourself just the way you are and never comparing yourself to anyone else.
To all the girls that think you’re fat because you’re not a size zero, you’re the beautiful one, it’s society who’s ugly — Marilyn Monroe.
It's important to feel sexy because we unfortunately live in a society where far too many people don’t love themselves and are not proud of who they are. The media presents us with impossible standards of what is beautiful and what is sexy – and we live in a culture that could benefit from more promotion of positive body image.
The media promotes extreme dieting to be as thin as possible and it frowns upon aging, and while fortunately there is a movement that encourages positive body image and self-acceptance, there are still so many women that will try anything to get rid of a few wrinkles or a few pounds.
My goal for this article is to give you the tools for learning how to become the best version of yourself and feeling confident and sexy as a result. I’m not going to tell you to act like someone else just to attract someone. The practical steps that I will discuss will help you to be sexy by being you.
There are multiple reasons for this. First of all, you don’t need to be someone else to get attention from a person. If you learn how to showcase your best qualities and be confident in your allure, you’ll attract men like moths to a flame. Secondly, if you’re looking to seduce someone in particular, acting like someone else just to get them is not going to get you anywhere. So keep reading to know the practical ways to be sexy as you and not change into someone else ;
1. Accept your imperfections
This is one of THE most important things to do! You have to learn to love yourself and be your own ally when you’re working on being sexier. Where is the fun in being perfect? Believe it or not, your imperfections make you unique. It sets you apart from everyone else. Love every flaw you have so it can never be used against you. I suggest spending at least 20 minutes in front of the mirror daily saying positive affirmations. I highly recommend this.
Stand in front of a mirror, silence your mind, take a deep breath and say
I love my face and all my features.
I am enough .I love my body with confidence daily.
I love myself exactly as I am. I no longer want to be perfect in order to love myself.
If you don’t like something about yourself, change it. If you can’t change it, accept it. Do you feel a certain way because it personally bothers you or because it bothers people around you? Embrace your imperfections, learn to love them. The secret behind loving your imperfections is to understand that only you matters. Your imperfections don’t make you any less worthy. Trying to fit into the norms of the society is something you should never do because it limits you.
2. Dress to fit your shape
Whether you have your eye on a special someone or not, there are certain ways to dress that are certain to catch a person’s attention.
You don’t have to be scantily clad if you want to be considered sexy. Being sexy also does not mean you should wear less clothing. Showing tons of skin doesn’t translate to sexy. People don’t have bad bodies, they just have ill fitted clothes. You need to find clothes that go with your body type. Please avoid wearing boxy or baggy clothes. You need a dress that will hug every curve in your body, if you have an hour glass shape.
Choose one thing that you love about your body and accentuate it. For example, if you have great legs, wear fitted pants or a shorter dress or skirt, and leave the rest covered. If you’re wearing a shorter skirt, you don’t have to wear a low cut top as well.
You can embellish with sexy jewelry that subtly draws the eye to your skin.Red is a powerful color when it comes to clothing. It is associated with passion and fire, and if you feel comfortable wearing it, go for it! When choosing heels, go for the ones that you are comfortable with not the ones that give you blisters.
3. Have a good personality ;
You need to work on your personality so whenever you speak.
There is sexiness in humour. Nobody wants to hang out with a snobby person, someone that is proud and someone that is too serious.
Loosen up more. Smile, be kind, be funny, and let love pass through you. Smiling is extremely powerful. People like to be around charismatic people…the ones that lighten up their days and not drag them down. Work on yourself, be nice to everyone you meet. Being kind hearted is extremely attractive. There are a lot of bad people in this world and we need more good people to balance it out.
4. Take care of yourself
An attractive woman is someone who takes care of herself. She is healthy and she observes a healthy routine and lifestyle. She goes to exercise during her free time. She gets her hair and nails treated every once in a while. She brushes her teeth regularly. She is neat and she smells fresh and clean. She gets enough sleep and takes care of her skin regularly. An attractive woman is hygienic but not afraid to be dirty. If you are fit, you feel good about yourself and it radiates from inside of you. Being fit is sexy. Sexy is confidence and confidence is very attractive. I also suggest you invest time in yourself. Grooming is essential. Clean up nicely and always smell great. Take good care of skin, hair, smell but most importantly, take good care of your mind.
5. Read and be acquainted .
Feed your mind by reading books full of knowledge. You can’t only look beautiful, your mind has to be beautiful as well. You have to be smart and by smart, I don’t mean book smart but that can also be a bonus. Challenge yourself everyday, try doing new things (mostly things out of your comfort zone). Smart women are extremely sexy. The more you know, the sexier you become. You have a brain for a reason, use it.
6. Learn to smile!
An attractive woman is someone who always smiles and who has a positive outlook in life. A woman is most beautiful when she smiles. It is enough to melt a man’s heart. If a woman is nice and approachable she becomes attractive in everyone’s eyes. On the other hand, no matter how beautiful a woman is, if she is rude and difficult to approach she becomes unattractive. It is then important to smile and be nice to everyone. Don’t be too nice as to allow other people to walk all over you, though. Learn to defend yourself when the time calls for it. Do not make fun of anyone. Do not bully someone and don’t be rude. If there’s something you disagree to or if there’s something you are not happy about, learn to express it in a cool and friendly manner. People will definitely be attracted by your cool and nice attitude in no time. Do not fake your smile as well. That’s rude and often it looks sarcastic.
7. Speak and walk slowly
You know how sometimes we catch ourselves talking so fast? Well the faster you talk,the harder it is to keep up with you. People who talk very fast never actually listen. They are always listening to reply and not to understand. Talking slowly means you are paying attention before effectively passing your message across. Speaking slowly makes you sound fifty times more eloquent and charming. It makes you sound smart, more mature and confident.
You have got to own your walk. Don’t rush, take your time.
8. Learn to express yourself
An attractive woman knows how and when to express herself. She is smart enough to choose her words carefully but brave enough to say it sincerely. She is intelligent but not intimidating. She has a cool sense of humor that makes everyone laugh. She shares good jokes but never makes fun of anyone. She can talk about many things. She knows a lot about things and she is not a boring companion. Being attractive means being able to express what you feel and saying what you want to say when you want to say it. Be confident! If you feel like you need to say something just say it. People will listen to you. Do not let your brilliant ideas be left unsaid. People deserve to know them...
9. Be spontaneous
People can only appreciate your beauty if you go out and enjoy the sun. If you keep on hiding, people will not notice you. Go out and smell the flowers. Smile and enjoy your life. Happiness is contagious. It makes a woman more beautiful and attractive. Go and hang-out with your friends. Eat something you have never tasted before. Be spontaneous! Men like it very much when a girl is unpredictable. They like to keep on guessing and getting surprised at what she does next and they fall in love with her even more. If you like to stay indoors that is fine as long as you keep yourself active. Play fun board games with your friends like scrabble or monopoly. Organize a small party or do a movie marathon!
10. Take action and never give up
Go through your closet and get rid of anything you don’t feel good about, check out style blogs or work with a stylist, and go shopping with friends. This way, you’ll feel confident about your purchases if you were feeling unsure. One of the best ways to feel sexy is to feel good about how you’re presenting yourself. A woman who keeps on going despite every challenge in life is certainly beautiful and attractive. She pursues her dreams and achieves her goals. She is an achiever and she is successful and confident. When a woman doesn't back down on a challenge, and when she accomplishes what she set for herself men will start to look up to her and admire her.
Make efforts towards these tips and you will find yourself to be more sexy and attractive.
Walking is one of the main gaits of locomotion among legged animals. Walking is typically slower than running and other gaits. Walking is defined by an 'inverted pendulum' gait in which the body vaults over the stiff limb or limbs with each step. This applies regardless of the unusable number of limbs—even arthropods with six, eight, or more limbs, walk.
Walking can offer numerous health benefits to people of all ages and fitness levels. It may also help prevent certain diseases and even prolong your life, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The study participants who averaged 150 minutes of moderate exercise (golf, tennis, aerobics classes, swimming, or line-dancing) or 200 minutes of walking every week reported higher energy levels, better emotional health, and a more robust social life when researchers followed up after three years.
Walking is free to do and easy to fit into your daily routine. All you need to start walking is a sturdy pair of walking shoes.
Continue reading to learn about some of the benefits of walking;
Walking can help you burn calories. Burning calories can help you maintain or lose weight .
Your actual calorie burn will depend on several factors, including:
walking speed
distance covered
terrain (you’ll burn more calories walking uphill than you’ll burn on a flat surface)
your weight
The secret to walking off the weight: intervals, says Michele Staten, a walking coach and author of Prevention's Walk Your Way to Better Health. "Interval walking really cranks up your afterburn, the calories you burn long after your official walk is over," Stanten says. To add intervals, warm up for 3 minutes. Then spend 25 minutes alternating between 1 minute of fast walking (almost as fast as you can go) and 1 minute of brisk walking (aiming for a 6 on a 1 to 10 intensity scale). Then cool down for two minutes.
2. helps to lower blood sugar
Taking a short walk after eating may help lower your blood sugar.
A research found that taking a 15-minute walk three times a day (after breakfast, lunch, and dinner) improved blood sugar levels more than taking a 45-minute walk at another point during the day.Consider making a post-meal walk a regular part of your routine. It can also help you fit exercise in throughout the day.
The statistics are impressive: The American Diabetes Association says walking lowers your blood sugar levels and your overall risk for diabetes. Researchers at the University of Boulder Colorado and the University of Tennessee found that regular walking lowered blood pressure by as much as 11 points and may reduce the risk of stroke by 20 to 40 percent. One of the most cited studies on walking and health, published in a 2002 study in TheNew England Journal of Medicine, found that those who walked enough to meet physical activity guidelines (30 or more minutes of moderate activity on five or more days per week) had a 30 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease, compared with those who did not walk regularly.
3. reduces joint pain
Walking can help protect the joints, including your knees and hips. That’s because it helps lubricate and strengthen the muscles that support the joints.
Walking may also provide benefits for people living with arthritis, such as reducing pain. And walking 5 to 6 miles a week may also help prevent arthritis. Research shows that walking for at least 10 minutes a day—or about an hour every week—can stave off disability and arthritis pain in older adults. A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine followed 1,564 adults older than 49 years old with lower-body joint pain. Participants were asked to to walk for an hour each week. Those who didn't walk for at least an hour each week reported that they were walking too slowly and had issues performing their morning routine, while participants who stuck with their walking routine had better mobility.
4. boost immune system
Walking may reduce your risk for developing a cold or the flu.
One study tracked 1,000 adults during flu season. Those who walked at a moderate pace for 30 to 45 minutes a day had 43 percent fewer sick days and fewer upper respiratory tract infections overall.
Their symptoms were also lessened if they did get sick. That was compared to adults in the study who were sedentary.
Try to get in a daily walk to experience these benefits. If you live in a cold climate, you can try to walk on a treadmill or around an indoor mall.A study from Arthritis Research & Therapy suggests that high-intensity interval walk training can help improve immune function in older adults with rheumatoid arthritis, an inflammatory disease that affects the joints.
5. improve digestion
A regular walking routine can greatly improve your bowel movement , says Tara Alaichamy, DPT, a physical therapist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. "One of the very first things an abdominal surgery patient is required to do is to walk because it utilizes core and abdominal muscles, encouraging movement in our GI system," she says.
6. improve creative thoughts
Walking may help clear your head and help you think creatively.
A study that included four experiments compared people trying to think of new ideas while they were walking or sitting. Researchers found participants did better while walking, particularly while walking outdoors. According to a study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, Learning, Memory, and Cognition, going for a walk can spark creativity. "Researchers administered creative-thinking tests to subjects while seated and while walking and found that the walkers thought more creatively than the sitters," says Dr. Jampolis.
7. tone legs
Walking can strengthen the muscles in your legs. To build up more strength, walk in a hilly area or on a treadmill with an incline. Or find routes with stairs. As you age, your risk of unsightly varicose veins increases—it's just not fair. However, walking is a proven way to prevent those unsightly lines from developing, says Luis Navarro, MD, founder, and director of The Vein Treatment Center in New York City.
8. sleeps better
Getting a solid eight hours snoozing in the sack is one of the most important things you can do for your health. But sometimes that’s easier said than done. Thankfully a brisk walk may be all you need. According to the Sleep Foundation, researchers have found that people who exercised regularly, including walking, fell asleep better and have more quality sleep than those who did vigorous exercise or lifted weights. A research from Sleepfound that postmenopausal women who do light to moderate intensity physical activity snooze better at night than those who are sedentary. Walking also helps reduce pain and stress, which can cause sleep disturbances.
9. lightens up mood
Whether you’re just having a down day or a down life, taking a walk can lift up your mood especially when it's done outdoor, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The study participants who averaged 150 minutes of moderate exercise (golf, tennis, aerobics classes, swimming, or line-dancing) or 200 minutes of walking every week reported higher energy levels, better emotional health, and a more robust social life when researchers followed up after three years. Also walking outdoors exposes you to natural sunlight, which can help stave off Seasonal Affective Disorder(SAD) —making it a potential antidote for the winter blues, says Dr. Jampolis.
10. improves lifespan
Walking at a faster pace could extend your life. Researchers found that walking at an average pace compared to a slow pace resulted in a 20 percent reduced risk of overall death.
But walking at a brisk or fast pace (at least 4 miles per hour) reduced the risk by 24 percent. The study looked at the association of walking at a faster pace with factors like overall causes of death, cardiovascular disease, and death from cancer. A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society showed that older adults, between the ages of 70 and 90, who left the house and were physically active lived longer than those who didn't. Staying active also helps you stay connected to loved ones and friends who can provide emotional support, which is especially important as you age.
So to get walking benefits, start walking today start off with 15 minutes a day then increase as you go on. When running errands you can walk instead of driving if it's a short distance, use stairs instead of elevator and make effort to move around.
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