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For whatever stresses the festive period throws at you.
Last year a total of 11.7 million working days were lost due to
stress, accounting for 45 per cent of all working days lost to ill health. When
it all gets a bit much this festive season, take time for you and combat stress
naturally with aromatherapy.
Essential oils help alleviate stress as well as providing real
benefits for your skin. ‘The less stressed you are, the less likely you are to
get breakouts and skin irritability,’ explains Jane Hibbert, founder and
creative director of AromaWorks.
While it can be difficult to find the time to fit in an
aromatherapy massage at your local salon, you can use essential oils
effectively from the comfort of your own home. Here’s our expert advice for DIY
aromatherapy:
1. In the bath.
‘After a long, hard day, soaking in essential oils feels luxurious
and eases emotional stress,’ explains Jennie Harding, in-house aromatherapist
at essential oil masters Tisserand. Try her trick to disperse the oils evenly:
mix 5-10 drops of your chosen essential oil into a teacup of full-fat milk and
add it to the warm bath water – the cream in the milk helps the oils spread
through the water. Hibbert recommends lavender
oil, which
helps treat insomnia and has the added benefit of soothing irritated skin on
the body.
2. On the skin.
Add one drop of essential oil to a carrier oil (Hibbert
recommends coconut
oil or
moringa oil) for a stimulating facial massage. But be careful with your
products – ‘some essential oils, such as rosemary and juniper, are too strong
for the face,’ warns Harding, who suggests rose
otto, neroli and frankincense. ‘Rose otto soothes dry skin
and plumps cells, whereas frankincense increases cell turnover for a
fresh-looking complexion.’
3. In the air.
Essential oils can be placed in a traditional oil burner, or you
could invest in an electric
diffuser.
‘The fascinating thing with essential oils is that they go straight to the
brain’s limbic system wherewe process our emotions and memory,’ says Hibbert. ‘Thishelps to balance mood,
enhancethe
quality of your sleep and improve cognitive function.’
the nights grow colder and the mornings frostier, we can get a bit
lazy when it comes to our beauty routine (particularly when all we want to do
is eat mince pies in bed. No, just me?)
Ice-cold weather, rain, blustery winds and cranked-up central
heating can all take their toll, resulting in a dry scalp and brittle,
less-than healthy looking hair. Follow these top tips from the experts at Hairtrade to
take care of your locks right through to spring:
1. Avoid ponytails. Wearing your
hair down as much as possible will prevent the additional breakage that using a
hairband creates. If you do go for a ponytail, make sure you wear it at
slightly different heights each day to avoid placing too much pressure in one
area.
2. Cover up. Throw on a
hat to protect your hair during the cold winter months. Not only will it save
you time in the mornings but it will also shield your hair from icy winds.
Plus, it’s an excuse to bust out all those cute bobble hats.
3. Resist hot showers. Though
tempting to whack your shower temperature up when it’s freezing outside, this
will actually damage your scalp, leave it flaky and also strip your skin of
much-needed moisture. Instead, keep showers and baths to 10 minutes and keep
the water mid-to-lukewarm.
4. DIY avocado mask. When blended
with a nourishing
oil, avocado
is a fantastic ingredient that adds nutrients to the hair, making the ends less
frazzled and hair shinier. Run this through the ends and stay clear of the
roots as much as possible to avoid ending up with greasy-looking hair.
5. Use vitamin E. Harsh winds
can cause split ends, so try rubbing vitamin
E oil on
the tips of your hair to replenish them.
6. Keep washing your hair to a minimum. If you can,
try to limit washing your hair to just two or three times a week to prevent it
from drying out in the cold. This will minimise the amount of heat styling you
do as well, which can have double its negative effect in the cold.
7. Opt for a sulphate-free shampoo. Sulphate is
a common ingredient in shampoo but can cause problems for damaged hair, as it
strips its beneficial oils. Minimise additional frizz by avoiding this
ingredient as much as possible. Shampoos that contain shea butter and lots of
natural essential oils such as ylang-ylang, bergamot and lemongrass help to open the hair
cuticle so moisture can be more easily absorbed.
8. Use a rich, moisturising conditioner. Keep your
hair and scalp moisturised by treating your hair once or twice a week with a
thick, rich and moisturising conditioner that contains fatty
acids and
humectants, such as soy
protein and panthenol. These ingredients help attract and retain moisture in the hair,
which is great for glossy, soft locks.
A little weight gain is no shocker this time of year. The
indulgences of Christmas and New Year take their toll, but we can usually
settle back to our usual weight without too much work. But if you’re finding the
scales are refusing to tip your way long term, you could be making some crucial
mistakes. Managing your weight isn’t about gym time, the latest fad diet or
counting each calorie. Obesity expert Dr
Sally Norton suggests better ways to stay in healthy
shape:
1. Crash dieting isn’t worth it. A study from
the USA’s National Institutes of Health proves it. It examined contestants from
TV show The Biggest Loser six
years after they lost their weight. Not only had just one of them kept the
pounds off but, more worryingly, the sudden weight loss had permanently
affected their metabolisms. So, if you want to lose weight, do it slowly.
2. An outside workout is best. It might be
chilly out there right now, but that’s the whole point. Exercise done in cold
conditions boosts the conversion of normal, white fat cells into a type called
brown fat that burns rather than stores energy. It’s now suspected that this
brown fat is essential when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight.
3. Count nutrients, not calories. When all you
focus on is how many calories a food contains, it’s very easy to eat a diet low
in healthy fats, vitamins and minerals and actually end up mildly malnourished.
Instead, before you eat, ask, ‘Will this food benefit my health as much as my
weight?’ If the answer is no, it doesn’t matter how many – or how few –
calories it contains, there’s a better choice you could be making.
4. Sleep matters. One of my
favourite studies was by researchers at Uppsala University, Sweden. A group of
tired men were sent shopping, and came back with trolleys piled with junk food.
It showed if you’re exhausted, you’re prone to choosing high-fat, sugary foods.
Seven to nine hours is the ideal amount of sleep – both less and more are
linked to weight gain.
5. Weight loss isn’t your goal. Focusing
solely on reducing calories or exercise to make the scales go down means it’s
easy to give up if nothing changes fast. Instead, choose goals that will ensure
weight loss naturally follows, such as eating fresh, healthy food, limiting
alcohol or sugary snacks, or training for a 5K.
6. Hip fat still matters. Many of us
now know fat round the middle is more dangerous than that on your hips and
thighs. But while tummy fat is known
to increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes, don’t think you’re off the
hook if you’re only carrying extra weight on your hips. Those pounds put
pressure on joints and increase the risk of numerous cancers.
7. There’s no magic diet. A study in
the New England Journal Of
Medicine compared the results of low-fat, low-carb, high-fat
and high-protein diets. They found they all helped people achieve the same
weight loss of around 9lb in two years. Their conclusion: what you eat doesn’t
matter, the diet that works best is one you stick to.
8. Scales are misleading. They don’t
account for changing fat-to-muscle ratios. If you’re doing more exercise,
particularly strength training, you’re likely to gain pounds as muscle is more
dense and compact than fat. So, your weight may go up as you add compact, tight
muscle mass, but you’ll look trimmer.
9. Every little counts. Studies show
losing just five per cent of your body weight (9lb if you weigh 13st) can
significantly lower your risk or diabetes and cancer, as well as reduce
cholesterol levels.
10. Start with your mind. In a Harvard
study, people taught healthy eating habits for six months had their brains’
reward centres scanned after. While the control group’s brain lit up for images
of junk food, those taught healthy food benefits lit up for a salad! Proof that
we’re not born to see chips as a reward, we learn it – and can change our
thinking.
OrganicSeptember is here – and while many of us
already know about the virtues of natural, pesticide-free food, organic-based
products are gaining a huge following among the beauty crowd.
Here’s why to join them this Autumn:
1. They’re just as
effective. ‘Plants have fantastic potency, and organic products can achieve
remarkable results. The latest advances in extraction and manufacturing methods
mean that organic and natural cosmetics can now provide the consumer with a
varied choice of products,’ says Victoria Harrison of organic beauty
experts Dr.
Organic.
2. You’ll be taking fewer
chemicals into your body. ‘It’s bizarre to be eating organic food but smothering yourself in
[cosmetic] nasties,’ points out Helen Browning, CEO of the Soil Association. One
study estimated the average woman absorbs almost 5lb of
chemicals through her skin each year – a sobering thought. While each
product may only contain a small of amount of certain ingredients, it’s the
cumulative effect over time of applying products regularly that causes concern.
3. They’re packed full of
active ingredients. ‘Organic has the highest levels of flavonoids, antioxidants and
trace minerals. And when it comes to the science buzzwords, like hyaluronic
acid and retinol, organic beauty holds its own,’ says Louise Green of Neal’s
Yard.
4. They’re good for the
environment. Buying a moisturiser containing organic English lavender in itself
is a step towards preserving our countryside, points out Green. Fewer
pesticides can only be a good thing; exposure to high levels can cause health
problems for farm workers, from rashes and eye irritations to certain cancers.
And when you rinse away your organic cleanser, it won’t contribute to water
pollution.
5. They can help those with
sensitive or allergy-prone skin. Many people with sensitive skin or conditions such as eczema
report that organic skincare products work better for them as they contain
lower amounts of synthetic products.
All those hours at the gym could be wasted if you’re making
one of these major mistakes.
1.
You’re too caught up in the numbers.
While
using a tracker can help you meet your goals, it’s also possible to get bogged
down in your stats. “If you didn’t have a device telling you that you were
running three minutes slower than usual, would you be satisfied with your
performance?” asks Dyan Tsiumis, head instructor and director of training at
Swerve Fitness in New York. Try stashing your wearable for your next workout
and focusing on how you feel. Research has also found that dieters who manually
logged their activity lost more weight than those who relied on trackers to do
it for them.
2.
You’re thinking about Instagram.
A
photo is worth a thousand words, but if you’re spending your entire sweat sesh
posting, it’s time to reevaluate why you’re there in the first place. “Being
present empowers you to perform your best,” says Jim Afremow, PhD, author of
The Champion’s Comeback. Adds celeb trainer Adam Rosante: “Put down the phone
and pick up the pace. An elevated heart rate is one of the keys to fat loss,
and the surest way to slow it down is to spend 10 minutes lining up the perfect
selfie.” Plus, worrying about how you look can trigger a physiological reaction
that tightens muscles and upsets rhythm.
3.
You're hitting that post-work happy hour too hard.
Aside
from the empty calories, one too many cocktails can impact everything from your
muscle recovery to your sleep cycle. “Large amounts of alcohol can reduce
protein synthesis and prevent adequate muscle repair," says Jessica A.
Alvarez, PhD, assistant professor of medicine at Emory University School of
Medicine. "Add in dehydration and you'll likely have a particularly
draining and ineffective workout the next day." The good news: Short bouts
of exercise (10 to 40 minutes) may boost self-control, according to an analysis
published in the British
Journal of Sports Medicine. So banging out those burpees might help
you say no to a second beer.
4.
You’re not getting enough sleep.
Skimping
on your seven to nine hours impinges on your body’s ability to rejuvenate
muscles; in turn, performance suffers. “Cellular repair happens during deep
sleep,” says sleep expert Michael J. Breus, PhD. A lack of it can make your
workout feel harder, too. “If you crush a nine-minute mile on Tuesday, sleep
poorly, and that nine-minute mile feels impossible on Wednesday, that’s a
by-product of poor sleep."
5.
You’re eating tons of protein.
High-protein
diets may be all the rage, but consuming signicantly more than the recommended
amount (roughly 51 to 95 grams per day for a 140-pound female, depending on
age, activity level, and diet) can lead to dehydration and put extra strain on
your kidneys, says Lisa Moskovitz, RD, CEO of New York Nutrition Group. “We
can’t store protein like we can store carbs and fat,” she notes. Long-term high
protein intake is linked to greater risk of weight gain, according to a study
in Clinical
Nutrition.
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy,
and wise.
—Benjamin Franklin
For years, I wanted to wake up early. It seems almost all
successful people get going before sunrise, and I wanted
to be one of them. But when my morning alarm would go
off, all the good intentions in the world couldn’t pull me
out of bed.
I understood the benefits of waking up early. I made plans to wake up
early and write, just like the recent challenge in the 15 Habits series. But
that discipline was gone in the morning.
The groggy person hitting the snooze button wasn’t the same clear-
thinking person that had set the alarm the night before.
When I realized waking up early is a battle fought on two fronts,
everything changed We must prepare our bodies, but we must also trick
our sleepy minds.
Here are eight tips to help you win the fight and wake up early:
1. Take the first steps
The toughest part of the morning is simply getting out of bed. An alarm
across the room is an old trick, but I don’t want to wake up my wife in the
process. So I have my iPhone next to my bed with a soft alarm that I can
turn off quickly.
To keep myself from falling back asleep in the morning brain-fog, I have
another alarm across the room set for a few minutes later.
It’s extremely loud and will jolt my wife awake if I don’t walk across the
room and turn it off first. Even my foggy mind understands that, and the
fear of a startled and cranky wife drives me to take those first few steps
out of bed.
2. Cultivate a mental environment
Here are a few ideas to wake your brain up (and keep it alert all day
long):
Listen to podcasts related to waking up early.
Read about people who were early risers.
Remind yourself about the importance of writing every day.
Fill in the cracks of your day with inspiration on how and why to wake up
early.
You can rationalize a lot when your alarm goes off. But if you’ve
immersed yourself in this environment, even your hazy morning mind will
feel compelled to wake up.
3. Develop a “get to” attitude
Get excited about your day, and you’ll jump out of bed. Don’t drive
yourself with guilt about why you have to wake up early. Make waking up
early something you getto do.
Of course, the joy of creating can drive you. But don’t be afraid to
motivate yourself by doing something fun in the morning. Play some
games or indulge in some leisure reading.
Better yet, think of the benefits that others will receive from your
work. You can also keep track of your progress and reward yourself
when you reach a milestone.
4. Create some accountability
Recruit a friend to hold your feet to the fire. You can have weekly
meetings or even call or text each other when you wake up.
There are great online groups — such as the fellow artists here on this
community, the upcoming Tribe Writers community, or groups such as
the Hello Mornings Challenge for mothers on Facebook and Twitter.
5. Sleep well
The struggle isn’t all mental. There’s a strong physical component and
the amount — as well as the quality — of sleep you get is the most
important factor.
Although it’s obvious, make sure you go to bed at a reasonable time if
you want to wake up early. Also, pay attention to your diet and exercise.
General physical fitness greatly impacts your sleep habits and energy
levels.
6. Never snooze
Hitting your alarm’s snooze button doesn’t give you more of the restful
REM sleep. Your body and mind aren’t recuperating youíre just wasting
time.
Personally, I noticed that regularly hitting snooze made my thinking even
cloudier when the alarm went off. Your mind starts to ignore the alarm
bells.
7. Stick to your wake time
Wake up at the same time every day.
Your body becomes conditioned to this and regulates your sleep
patterns accordingly. You get more of that precious REM sleep and
when you have a regular wake time, your body actually begins the
process of waking up long before your alarm sounds.
8. Build momentum
After you wake up early, the challenge is to stay up. Maybe you’ll love to
relax and sip your coffee. But for me, getting too comfortable is
dangerous.
I used to start my mornings by reading the Bible and praying. It was a
fight to keep my eyes open. Now, the first thing I do is exercise. My heart
gets racing, and afterwards I can give what matters most my best focus
and attention.
Move through your routine quickly:
Have the coffee ready.
Set out your exercise clothes.
Keep a vigorous pace and you won’t feel as drowsy.
When I depended on discipline and willpower alone, I had limited
success waking up early. But I’m mastering my mornings now — all due
to a few simple tricks. I hope they help you, too.
Preparing pop is among the
most beneficial fixings you can take in. It has a place of different
arrangements and is for the most part used for cleaning. In any case, heating
pop can in like manner help you thin down.
The substance has effective
processing and alkalizing properties which will make you get more fit speedier
than at any other time.
Here's approaches to set up
the treatment:
- Half a glass of water.
- 1 teaspoon of baking
soda.
- Lemon or grapefruit
juice.
Preparation
Pour the preparing pop in
the water and mix well, then incorporate the lemon squeeze once the sodium
bicarbonate has very liquified. Savor this the morning on a vacant stomach and
abstain from devouring for 20 minutes after the fact on.
Attempt the weight-busting
drink yourself and rapidly you will be shocked by the outcomes!
Everyone worldwide likes
to have a vibrant and glowing skin, which is why they invest countless dollars
on expensive products and treatments that often do not work. However, instead
of these items, you must understand that you can enhance the quality of your
skin with an easy natural mix that can eliminate wrinkles, stains and scars
from your face.
The main ingredient of
this incredible solution is honey, a sweet natural nectar produced by bees
which will promote flow in your skin and improve your skin besides the various
other health advantages that can improve your general health. The facial mask
can battle acne, blemishes, discolorations and scars on your face and can be
easily prepared.
Here’s how to make Homemade
Face Mask:
COMPONENTS:
1 teaspoon of natural
honey.
1 tablespoon of ground
nutmeg.
1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
1 tablespoon of powdered
cinnamon.
PREPARATION:
Mix all the ingredients in
a bowl until you get a thick mix, and add more honey if your skin is sensitive.
Honey has great soothing properties which will relieve the inflammation in your
skin, however it is not suggested for clients experiencing rosacea as it
dilates the blood vessels in the face. You can also add some white or green
clay to the mask. Include more water if you want the mixture to be thinner.
When applying the mask,
make sure to prevent the location around the eyes and mouth. After application,
leave it to work for 10 minutes prior to washing with warm water and finishing
the treatment with a high-quality moisturizing cream. The mask needs to
constantly be applied only on the impacted locations. If you’re feeling slight
tingling, do not stress– it’s an indication that the mask is working and it
will go away in a couple of minutes. Attempt the treatment yourself and all your
facial skin problems will be rapidly fixed!
