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DE-STRESS YOURSELF
HEALTHY KIDNEY SECRETS
MANAGING STRESS HANDLING STRESS
LIFE CHANGES STOP OVER-MEDICATING
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NURSE YOUR NAILS
NATURAL & LUXURIOUS OVERCOME BRITTLENESS
DETOX MASTER CLEANSE SUPER CLEANSE LIQUID DETOX
MINDLESS BINGE EATING EMOTIONAL EATING BALANCE MEALS
BELLY FAT NO MORE
SHED LOADS PERFECT WORKOUTS
A FRESH START
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LONDON Glossy | JANUARY 2024 LONDON 4 - 5 London Rocks Winter Festivals, Shows & Events 6 - 7 The Perfect Proposal
ARTS 8 - 9 Entertainment
BUSINESS 10 - 13 Retail & Sales Management Success Strategies
WELLNESS
A FRESH START
14 - 17 Healthy Kidney Secrets 18 - 21 Can Stress Kill You 22 - 25 Mindless Binge Eating
BEAUTY 26 - 29 Curing Eczema 30 - 33 Nurse Your Nails
This issue makes an emphasis on the digestive system, after all you are what you eat as the saying goes. You will find top tips from features: Kidney Secrets, Mindless Binge Eating and Belly Fat. Eczema is a big problem we present some home made methods to alleviate and prevent Eczema.
34 - 37 Sea Salt Miracle
FITNESS 38 - 41 Belly Fat
The nails are not to be overlooked, remember you can’t hide them, so check out the great tips from the superb Nurse Your Nails feature and make your hands more attractive.
FOOD 42 - 45 Food For Love 46 - 49 Detox Water
This time of the year is a great time to rekindle romance and our Food For Love feature has some suggestions to give you a great start to securing your love goals. Check out our Detox water piece that will help you rid of those unwanted toxins from the air.
50 - 51 Succulent Seafood
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London Rocks | MY CITY
MY CITY | London Rocks
LONDON ROCKS EMELI SANDE
(The Times). Selected as one of The Guardian’s ‘Ten Comedians to Watch’. Her critically acclaimed debut hour ‘Stand Up with Janine Harouni (Please Remain Seated)’ was recommended by the critics at The New York Times and sold out venues in Edinburgh, London and New York. It has since been filmed as a special for Amazon Prime UK.
24 Jan, 9:15-1:15AM Ronnies Scott”s 47 Frith St London Emeli will be showcasing songs from her new album ‘How Were We To Know’ alongside fan favourites in a career-spanning setlist. Describing it as a ‘great honour’ to perform at Ronnie’s, she also hinted that she would be preparing something very special for these shows. She has also twice topped the singles charts and scored another nine Top 10 hits, contributing to 25 million+ career sales to date. Her many awards include four BRITs, three MOBOs and two Ivor Novellos. The residency will be a rare chance for fans to see her up close in performance at this intimate venue.
Sat, 3 Feb, 19:00–23:50
Time and freedom breed invention. GRAMMY® Award-nominated quintet Periphery will be performing live. Every member of the band has seemingly brought a new spirit to their performances. And yes, that intoxicatingly heavy rhythm guitar assault has leveled up as well.
LAUFEY Thur Feb 15, 18:00 - 22:30 Earth 11-17 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 8BH
Mon 5 Feb 18:30
Laufey, a Los Angeles-based singer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist whose jazz songs are about young love and self-discovery. Raised between Reykjavík and Washington, D.C. with annual visits to Beijing, the Icelandic-Chinese artist grew up playing cello as well as piano and became hooked on the jazz standards of Ella Fitzgerald after digging through her father’s record collection.
26 Jan, 19:00 – 4 Feb, 13:00
RICK ASTLEY Fri, 9 Feb, 09:00 PRYZM Kingston 154 Clarence street, Kingston Upon Thames
JANINE HAROUNI 6 February 2024 Leicester Square Theatre London Janine Harouni is an American comedian who’s ‘ready for her Netflix special’
The Diana Ross Story
SHOLA AMA
Fri, Mar, 19:30 - 22:00
Thu, 14 Mar, 21:30 – 15 Mar, 01-30
BroadwayTheatre, Rushey Green, London, SE6 4RU
Boisdale Canary Wharf Cabot Place E14 4 QT
The World’s Premier show in celebration of Diana Ross and The Supremes. Theatre audiences prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told. The is a fantastic show in celebration of Diana Ross and The Supremes. Theatre audiences prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told. The show features a chronological history of hits from a career culminating in over 100 million record sales fronted by 2 international Diana Ross performers, Cherie Jade (The Supremes) and Tameka Jackson (Solo Career).
29 February Thu, 29 Feb, 20:30 – Fri, 1 Mar, 00: PRYZM Kingston 154 Clarence street, Kingston Upon Thame Celebrating the release of their new album ‘Where’s My Utopia’, Yard Act return to Kingston to play at Pryzm. Written in snapshots of time between a relentless touring schedule, and produced jointly by the band and Gorillaz’ Remi Kabaka Jr, the quartet’s second act is a giant leap forward into broad and playful new sonic waters.
6LACK
JASON DERULO - NU KING WORLD TOUR
Sun, 18 Feb, 19:00–23:00
Wed, 6 Mar, 19:00–23:00
Eventim Apollo 45 Queen Caroline St, Hammersmith London W6 9QH
The O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, Greenwich, London SE10 0DX
One of music’s most beloved and groundbreaking artists 6LACK made an explosive return with his now hugely critically acclaimed new ‘Since I Have A Lover’ album. Today, he announces his colossal new Since I Have A Lover world tour, produced by Live Nation. Set to kick off in the United States on October 1st, the tour will span across North America and Europe with over 40 dates and be supported by the beloved singer/ songwriter Mereba for a select number of shows.
Global superstar, songwriter, actor and dancer, Jason Derulo has announced a new show at The O2. Forward-thinking, genre-defying, and massively creative, Derulo has staked his claim as one of the most dynamic forces on the global pop landscape. Since breaking through the awardwinning singer-songwriter has sold more than 250 million singles worldwide and achieved 15 platinum singles.
Shola Ama shot to stardom after being discovered singing to herself at a London tube station. By the age of 18, she’d won a Brit and two MOBO Awards and released Much Love, her multi-platinum first album – a perfect mix of R&B and Neo soul which spawned a clutch of unforgettable hits including You Might Need Somebody, You’re The One I Love and Who’s Loving My Baby. We are delighted to welcome her back to the Boisdale stage.
SHAPE OF YOU Sat, 16 Mar, 14:00–22:00 Grove Theatre Court Drive Dunstable
YARD ACT
D-BLOCK EUROPE
Shen Yun 2024
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The London Palladium 8 Argyll Street, London W1F 7TF
Part of the Icons Orchestral Series. For the first time in its illustrious 114 year history, the historic London Palladium will host a monthly orchestral residency
Roundhouse London Chalk Farm Rd London
D-Block Europe (abbreviated to “DBE”) are a British hip-hop collective with origins in Lewisham, South East London.
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Sun, 25 Feb
PERIPHERY
The O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, Greenwich, London SE10 0DX
Eventim Apollo 45 Queen Caroline St, Hammersmith London W6 9QH Through breathtaking dance and music, Shen Yun’s artists tell of a time when divine beings walked upon the earth, leaving behind a culture that inspired generations. Ancient Chinese wisdom, infused with Buddhist and Taoist spirituality and values, gave birth to everything from medical innovations to opera, dance, architecture, and even martial arts. But after decades of communist rule, much of this divinely inspired culture has been destroyed or forgotten.
CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE ROLLING STONES
NE-YO & MARIO Wed, 13 Mar, 18:00- Sat, 16 Mar , 20:00 The O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, Greenwich, London SE10 0DX Three-time GRAMMY® Awardwinning hitmaker NE-YO is bringing his Champagne and Roses tour to The O2 with music veteran and R&B heavyweight Mario as special guest. NE-YO the award-winning R&B hitmaker, iconic songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has sold a cumulative 20+ million adjusted albums worldwide. His debut single, 2005’s “So Sick,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified quadruple Platinum. NE-YO has also proven to be as powerful with his pen as he is in the studio and on stage. The Las Vegas native quickly became known as a go-to hitmaker, Joining Ne-Yo is the award-nominated singer/songwriter, actor, dancer and model, Mario who established himself as a household name with his hit single “Let Me Love You”.
The hit stage production, ‘Shape of You’, features the amazing music of one of the world’s greatest singersongwriters, Ed Sheeran, offering all of his classics in a completely live performance that will captivate you throughout. The show draws from the multi-million selling albums Divide, Multiply, Equals, the ground-breaking new album Subtract and his collaborations album, including the songs: Thinking Out Loud, Sing, Lego House, Bad Habits, Overpass Graffiti, Eyes Closed as well as chart-topping collaborations Joker & the Queen and Perfect, making you fall in love with Ed all over again.
R & BLOCK PARTY Sun, 31 Mar OVO Arena Wembley Arena, Arena Square, Wembley, HA9 0DW A spectacular night of classic R&B, bringing together some of the most influential and cherished names in the genre on Thursday, October 26th 2023. “R&B Block Party” is an event that will take you back to the golden era of R&B with timeless hits that have shaped the music industry. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the soulful voices and charttopping hits of the legendary artists who defined R&B in the 1990s and early 2000s.
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Lifestyle THE PERFECT PROPOSAL
THE PERFECT PROPOSAL Lifestyle
1. BE PERSONAL: Many women feel their partners or lovers never listen enough to them or do not really know what they want. This is the perfect opportunity to surprise her by planning a lovely evening doing what she loves the most. By so doing you will have already got your perfect moment to pop that question. Dropping the proposal ring in her glass of champagne is always a winning style.
2. GET LUXURIOUS:
mantic sticky love notes would be very effective especially if you place them on those little things that you know she cannot do without in a day. Finally, offer to cook dinner and then as you are about to have desert, preferably a slice of chocolate cake, place your proposal ring next to the cake. The success rate for this style is usually very high.
4. THE TRADITIONAL STYLE: Simply known as the kneebend, this has been on going for several years. Take a deep
If money is no object, then you
breath, be spontaneous and
might want to plan a roman-
just go for it when she is laugh-
tic weekend away starting out
ing or relaxed. This could be in
with an evening full of fun, fine
private or in the presence of
wining & dining and lots of hot
family and friends. The spon-
salsa dancing. This heats up
taneous display of affection is
the situation more and sets
a big plus because many wom-
the mood right. The next day,
en love to be shown affection
after breakfast, go for a stroll
publicly.
along the shore or a riverbank and then choose that moment to propose.
3.BE CREATIVE:
THE PERFECT PROPOSAL PROPOSING TO A LOVED ONE IS A BIG DEAL ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF WHAT THE RESPONSE MIGHT BE. WITH FINANCES BECOMING TOUGHER, IT IS EASY TO PANIC AND SHY AWAY FROM PROPOSING EVEN AFTER BEING TOGETHER FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
P
roposing to a loved one is a big deal especially if you are not sure of what the re-
sponse might be. With finances becoming tougher, it is easy to panic and shy away from proposing even after being together for several years.
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You are faced with how much money to spend and how best to ask your partner and the perfect place to propose. All the stress makes many forget the real reason for proposing; Love. The Perfect Proposal does not necessarily have to be complicated and expensive. Most people only have this experience once in their lifetimes. If you are planning to do this on Valentines Day or any time soon, forget about the nerves and stress and simply read through our tips for The Perfect Proposal.
5.PARTY PROPOSAL: This can very tricky but can also be perfect if planned out
If your partner is the indoor
properly. Pre- arrange with
type, you might want to get as
the host of the party that you
creative as possible. A good
would like propose to your
example is to start out with lit-
partner as a surprise. Get her
tle love sticky notes in the dif-
sitting down, excuse yourself
ferent spots of your home that
briefly and simply walk up to
she has to see. Each sticky
that microphone to announce
love note should have a little
this proposal. This makes this
clue that will lead to the next
a Perfect Proposal that will be
sticky note. Place the first
hard to refuse.
sticky note on the mirror in the bathroom in the morning and the next on the jar of milk in the fridge with another little romantic message that will make her mind melt. These ro-
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BUSINESS SUCCESS
SUCCESS BUSINESS
RETAIL AND SALES MANAGEMENT SUCCESS STRATEGIES PROMOTE A HAPPY, INVESTED, AND PRODUCTIVE STAFF By Nicholas Morine
W
hile
head
office
might
be
pushing
for
ever
increasing profit margins - you won’t get anywhere close without a dedicated and happy staff working with you!
The
worst
management
management
is
that
not
does
listen, is dictatorial in their terms, and
makes
decisions
without
consulting everyone involved with those
decisions.
Unfortunately,
this is also the common perception of most managerial roles – a perception that is in great need of an overhaul! Successful management is about more than gross profit margins and allotment of hours to cover a schedule – it is also about relationship building with your staff and clientele as well as providing incentive to flourish and to succeed
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amongst those working with you.
considered
peons,
underlings,
or
the fact that they feel disrespected
mere placeholders that will garner you
or
MOTIVATE AND EMPATHIZE WITH YOUR STAFF
numbers on the tally at the end of the
motivation is hardly much better – if
day – your staff must be motivated
you rule your staff with an iron fist you
to impress you through positive
will find not only that you can’t keep
While nobody would suggest that
reinforcement or your business will
good help (intelligent people do not
you have to become best friends
pay the full price.
take browbeating and intimidation
with your staff – it is certainly in
marginalized.
Authoritarian
tactics very well) but also that you
your best interest to treat them all
Unmotivated workers are much more
will lose the respect of your workers.
fairly, equitably, and with a great
likely to call in sick, quit abruptly, or
If your workers do not respect you,
deal of respect. They are not to be
steal from your store simply due to
neither will your clients – before too
BUSINESS SUCCESS
SUCCESS BUSINESS time to listen to their concerns, an
and reply politely with your own
employee, do so tactfully and
feelings on the matter, you will
with
of
see an immediate benefit for this
helping them learn something
nobility. It is better to be loved as
new. Everyone makes mistakes,
a manager than feared – provided
yourself included – so be sure to
you have ethical and bright staff
use constructive criticism rather
members – for they will do their
than a domineering approach.
best to impress you and to advance
If
you
the
must
stated
reprimand
intention
their own lot as well.
THE POWER OF POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT Positive
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long it is quite likely that you
might be over a given incident.
will be re-assigned or lose your
By exerting your power openly
position.
and without reserve you will not
Punishment rarely solves anything
actions. The simple fact is that good
only alienate any clients that may
in a retail or sales environment due
help is getting extremely hard to
STAY AWAY FROM POWER TRIPS OR PUNITIVE MEASURES
happen to witness this outburst,
to the nature of the sector – most
find, so be aware of this manpower
but it is quite likely you will
workers will be more than happy
shortage and keep your staff filled
alienate a great many of your staff
to tell you what to do with your
with talented and friendly employees
Avoid tyrannizing your staff at all
as well, including the likelihood
outburst and will exit immediately,
even if you might get frazzled at them
costs – no matter how furious you
that the direct target of your anger
leaving you short a worker and
from time to time.
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will quit on the spot.
reinforcement
Contrary to popular belief – nearly all lower echelon sales associates means
take a great deal of pride in
that you should treat your staff
their work and merely want the
exactly as you would like to be
opportunity to do their best and
treated in their circumstances.
be praised for their efforts. By
This means being understanding
appreciating the efforts and hard
of illness, family issues, economic
work of your staff and being
troubles, or any experience unique
receptive to their own issues you
to the human condition that may
will cultivate a much more positive
require you to have a chat with
and productive atmosphere in the
your employees. If you take the
workplace.
with a handful of employees who likely feel the same way about your
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Lifestyle WELLNESS
WELLNESS Lifestyle
1
Avoid
self-medication:
medicines
you
indulge
All
the
have
to
go through your kidney for filtration. Increased dosage or taking medicines that you are not aware of can increase the toxin levels on your kidneys. Hence follow dosage recommendations and avoid selfmedication. Common anti-inflammatory
maintain kidney health.
4
Fresh juices is or fluids help keeping your
kidneys
healthy,
help
the
digestive system to flush out toxins. If you’re already suffering from kidney issues, avoid spinach and beets juices as these are rich in oxalic acid and lead to kidney stones instead have coconut water.
drugs can cause kidney diseases if consumed on a regular basis.
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Filtration of blood is a vital function
Get your kidney function checked
Don’t resist the urge to urinate.
2
Think before you take supplements
Healthy Kidney Secrets. By The Editorial Team.
kidneys perform. When the process of
if you have any of the high risk
and herbal medicine: If you are
filtration is done, extra amount of wastes
factors
popping in vitamin or herbal supplements,
and water is stored in the urinary bladder
you should reconsider as excessive amounts
that has to be excreted. If you start
of vitamins and certain plant extracts can
overlooking the urge to go to the restroom,
cause kidney damage.
the urinary bladder stretches more than
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3
Control portion size and eat home cooked food to shed weight and
A
You have diabetes You have hypertension You are obese one of your parents or
its capacity, affecting the filtration process,
other family members
putting kidney stones risk.
suffers from kidney disease
s a matter of fact, with every
decade
after
your 30s, your kidney function reduces by
10%. Our kidneys are designed in a way that its filtration ability declines after the age of 30-40 years. If you increase
THIS WORLD KIDNEY DAY LET US VOUCH TO GET
the load on your kidneys right from
HEALTHIER. KIDNEY DISEASES CAN BE A SILENT
the young age, your risk of developing
KILLER, WHICH CAN LARGELY AFFECT YOUR
kidney disease in later part of your life
QUALITY OF LIFE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS WAYS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DEVELOPING KIDNEY DISEASE AND MAINTAINING ITS HEALTH.
could increase. To be on the safe side, follow these few tips and take good care of your kidneys to prevent the risk of developing kidney problems.
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Lifestyle WELLNESS
WELLNESS Lifestyle
• •
Consume probiotics:
Avoid pain killers:
Probiotics are good bacteria that improve
Pain
kidney health by removing wastes from
inflammatory
the system and also contribute to digestive
such
health.
ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin), and
stay away from carbonated and
acetaminophen
sugary drinks.
killers as
like
non-steroidal drugs
aspirin,
(NSAIDs),
naproxen
(Tylenol)
anti-
can
(Aleve), prove
• •
Do eat:
fatal for kidneys. Moreover, frequent
Apples, Grapefruits, Watermelon, Grapes,
consumption of these non-prescription
Mushrooms, Oatmeal, Cranberry juice,
pills can also lead to kidney cancer if taken
orange juice, grapefruit juice, Pumpkin
for a longer period.
• •
Potatoes, Papaya, Pumpkin, Legumes and
Quit smoking:
•
seeds, Watermelon, Berries, Cabbage,
Tobacco causes cancer. The toxins released
Cauliflower, Red and Yellow bell peppers,
from tobacco not only damages lungs,
Garlic, Onions, Olive oil.
mouth and other organs of the body, it
seeds,
Bananas,
Sprouts,
Cucumbers,
also disturbs the function of kidneys and
Don’t eat:
increases the risk of kidney damage that
High animal protein diet, Salt, Artificial
can lead to cancer.
• • •
‘Maintaining a healthy kidney doesn’t take huge changes in our daily routines but smaller changes every day could do the trick. Kidneys are the most important
Lifestyle Changes:
pressure which is considered as one of the
Limit Alcohol intake: Alcohol consumption
primary factors of kidney diseases.
associated
with
numerous
health
It is better to follow a healthy diet to
toxins and that results in damaging
one of them. Alcoholic beverages contain
Choose healthy and fresh foods,
maintain a healthy body throughout.
normal kidney functioning.
It will not only help preventing
Go for health check-ups:
organs
which
perform
the
crucial
functions in the body. They help removing the nutrients which cannot be used by the body known as toxic substances in the form of urine. Not only that, it also removes excess water from the body and produces hormone like erythropoietin which regulates red blood cell productions. It helps maintaining a balance between salt and water, regulates blood pressure, acid
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Keeping your body hydrated is one of
difficult to predict or prevent unless the
the most important things that needs
early symptoms are recognized.
more focus. Doctors suggest, an
diagnosis can help in preventing the
average person should consume 2-3
progression of the disease as most of the
litres of water which helps to flush
kidney infections are treatable.
out the toxins from body and keep kidney healthy. Our kidneys need water to function and when they get enough water only then they can eliminate toxins and metabolic waste from urine, digestive system and blood. Due to lack of enough water
consumption. Quit
smoking
or
tobacco
consumption. Increase daily water intake. Maintain a healthy blood pressure and blood sugar level. Consume enough fluid so that the
day.
kidney damage or unhealthy kidney being
of kidney disease strike at random, it is
Limit alcohol and sodium
Excessive salt or sodium intake in the
consumption, our body accumulates
Water intake:
Avoid processed foods.
modified foods.
and calcium metabolism in the body.
at least twice a year. Many of the causes
good fats in your diet.
to consume 2-3 litres of water per
Do’s and Don’ts for kidney health
blood pressure and blood sugar checked
Avoid fatty and oily foods. Include
Limit salt intake:
hazards,
deadly diseases
Increase fluid consumption and
Carbonated beverages and Genetically
is
It is advisable to get your urine test,
minutes a day and stay active.
of clear urine per day. It is advisable
food and beverages can lead to high blood
kidney disease but also most of the
Exercise or walk for at least 30
body can produce at least two litres
sweeteners, Dairy products, Caffeine, Soda,
Preventing Kidney Disease - Top Tips Nutritionist, Gives Us A Few Vital Kidney Facts And How To Prevent Kidney Disease.
Limit caffeine consumption.
carcinogen and ethanol that disturb normal kidney functions making the body more prone to high blood pressure that is one of the one major reasons for kidney damage.
• • •
include anti-oxidants in your diet. Reduce fatty foods and sugar intake.
• • • • • •
Limit sodium (salt) consumption to 6g/day. Cut down on animal protein and processed foods. Maintain a healthy weight. Include adequate dietary calcium in your diet. Eat fibrous foods. Add fruits and veggies. Include Omega-3 fatty acid.
Get enough sleep.
World Kidney day 14 March 2024
Early
Stay active: Staying active might help you lower your blood pressure, stress levels and control weight. Hence, this helps in reducing the chances of kidney damage or any disease related to kidney. Moreover, when you are active, your endorphin levels go higher and boost your mood.
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Lifestyle WELLNESS
WELLNESS Lifestyle relationship, your job, or school.
problems, and perhaps lose a
It could be frustration due to a
spouse and find yourself alone.
boss who’s never satisfied, car
The simple fact is we can never
problems, overdue bills, arguments with your spouse, or friction with your children. Alone or in any combination, these bigger, long-
STRESS:
CAN MAKE YOU OR BREAK YOU
make along the way that determine
major health problems over time if
whether your stress kills you or
not taken care of.
makes you stronger.
WE ALWAYS HAVE
When under stress many chemical
SOME STRESS
changes take place, helping your
From the moment we’re born we’re
awaits. It’s a natural response
faced with varying levels of stress.
that has helped us survive as a
When you were a baby you cried if
species.
you were hungry, tired or needed
negative stress causes you to
changing. You voiced your stress
feel chronically angry, anxious
and a caring adult would hopefully
and afraid. Good stress helps you
take care of your needs. When you
feel alive, excited, and eager. All
were a child you faced the stress
stress—good or bad—is your body’s
of homework and passing tests
way of preparing to flee or fight.
body to prepare itself for what
chores. As a teen and young adult you went through more schooling and higher levels of stress as you prepared for your vocation,
T
at least twice a month, while most people face mild stresses on a daily
basis. You’ve probably heard that chronic stress is bad for you, leading to high blood pressure, a weakened immune system, heart disease or even stroke. However, stress can actually be good for you and make you stronger if it’s handled correctly.
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You’ll need to understand the different levels of stress and what types of stress are good and which are bad. Without any stress at all life becomes
you’ll
mental, emotional and physical
correctly, short-term stress can give
problems and also change your
you the incentive you need to excel
these all have varying degrees of
and perform to your best ability. Short-
stress related to them. At times the
term stress can be exciting or nerve-
stress can be worse than others
wracking, though either way it’s usually
especially if you find yourself
soon over.
unemployed,
to depression, anger problems, or even drug and alcohol addiction.
find
that,
when
managed
job, get married, have kids, perhaps
piled on you though it can lead to
behavior. Excessive stress can lead
However,
uncontrolled
The first step in taking bad stress that can kill you and turning it around to good stress that makes you stronger is to recognize when you’re stressed and managing it right away.
factors. Once you’re out of school you get a
under moderate to severe stress
this stress and the decisions you
at school, and doing household
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TYPES OF STRESS
living. It’s how you handle all of
term stress factors can lead to
dealt with relationships, and other
hree out of four people say that they’re
really get away from the stress of
purchase a home and vehicle, and
have
financial
MANAGING STRESS Although it’s nice to imagine a life that’s calm, peaceful and stress-free, you really don’t want to
avoid
stress.
Instead,
you
need to learn how to handle it so that it’s a positive thing and not a negative. So often when we’re facing problems we worry instead
boring, there are no challenges
SHORT-TERM STRESS
LONG-TERM STRESS
problems or marriage issues.
or excitement, and you’ll never
This is the type of stress you might
This type of stress is chronic, affecting
When you get older you eventually
you daily or several times a week.
now?” when instead we should ask,
reach your full potential. When
feel before a test, job interview,
retire, encounter health issues
first date, or presentation. Here
This may be constant worry about a
“How can I overcome this?”
there’s too much stress that’s
due to aging, may have financial
of wonder. We say, “Why me? Why
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WELLNESS Lifestyle HANDLING STRESS BETTERHELPS Many people are in a situation where there’s so much stress it’s crushing them. This is due to faulty ways of thinking and bad choices. The good news is you can always make better choices so that your stress levels are reduced and you can turn your life around.
Perhaps you need to say no more often, go back to school so you can get a better paying job in a field you find interesting, budget your finances, get out of a negative relationship, overcome an addiction, or take better care of your health.
You may also find it helpful to follow a regular exercise program such as running or yoga. Meditation and relaxation exercises are also beneficial in relieving stress and its effects on the mind and body.
you down or pushing you backward.
manage the stress in your life and
Life doesn’t have to be filled with
taking appropriate actions as soon as
It’s as simple as making choices that can
negative stress that harms you.
possible, you can become stronger,
help move you forward rather than holding
Instead, by working on how you
healthier, and happier.
HOW STRESS HELPS YOU
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Good stress is something you want
choices in life such as getting a
Looking at things this way you can
since it can help you, your family,
degree so you can have a better
see why it’s better for us to have
and society. When you have positive
job, taking your children to the
some stress in our lives. Only when
stress in your life you can give your
doctor if they’re sick or injured, and
you allow it to get out of hand by
best, overcome challenges, find
motivates you to overcome your
ignoring problems or staying in
solutions, and meet or exceed your
bad habits. Good stress is what
negative situations will it hurt you.
expectations. Positive stress is
causes societies to make laws and
what propels you to make better
follow rules.
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Lifestyle WELLNESS
WELLNESS Lifestyle We give you a few quick pointers-
A
take it out on a punching bag, distract yourself by calling a friend or simply surfing the internet.
Healthy House: Avoid junk food in the house, you can’t
binge on it. Stock up on unprocessed, low-calorie, low-fat foods, organic, fresh
D
be kind and compassionate to yourself!
fruits and veggies, hummus, unbuttered popcorn for munching.
Tamanna C, an Angel Therapist, Psychic Healer, Soul Coach, “ We may not
B
Trigger Factors: The next time you reach for comfort food,
if you are physically unwell, it will
that we are made of 5 dimensions-
reflect in your auric field, making you
Aura- the energy shield around you ,
feel more weak with weak immunity, it
physical level- your body, Mental level-
will eventually lead to mental stress and
thoughts, beliefs, perception, brain
emotional insecurity. It is scientifically
processing, Emotional level- feelings,
proven that there is an emotional/
sense, emotions, Psyche/ Soul level-
mental
with
karma and wisdom. Now a block on
disease/ ailment including something
alternative behaviors that can
any of these levels will create a block or
as terminal as cancer.”
help you cope up. Simply go for a walk,
imbalance on other level. For example,
Now coming back to how emotional
If not, try to figure out what emotions you are feeling. And most importantly maintain a food diary on your mood food intake. You’ll get your answers!
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Are you eating for your body or emotions? Ways to deal with emotional eating.
level plays a very important part on our physical being. I often share with people
question yourself if you are really hungry.
MINDLESS, BINGE EATING!
realize but our mental and emotional
C
You
can
come
up
reasoning
behind
every
stress can lead to over eating, she elaborates. “Whenever we work from our levels of 5 dimensions, we consume energy. If we physically exercise we need energy to replace it, hence we feel hungry. When we think too much or over work, we need to balance it
Guys, accept the fact that we don’t always eat simply to satisfy our hunger pangs. We also turn
with energy. Similarly when we are
to food for our comfort, combating stress, as a pick me up or often even as a reward. So food
emotionally low or drained, there is
becomes your go-to when you are sad, angry, lonely, bored or tired! Sadly, however emotional
consumption of energy due to which we
eating doesn’t fix emotional issues. It makes you put on weight, makes you feel guilty and worse
land up eating more than our normal
afterwards. Learning to recognize your emotional eating is the first step to changing your habits.
intake/ capacity. It’s also proven that
Emotional eating is using food to make yourself feel better, to fill emotional needs, not your
in any healing work, especially with
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Lifestyle WELLNESS
WELLNESS Lifestyle emotionally
low)
always
have
a sweet/ candy which is high on sugar and less on fat, rather than indulging in fatty desserts/ chocolates/ ice cream. Another short cut is just have a spoon of sugar directly as it will give you the energy rush that is needs, cutting down the need for you to binge on un-necessary sweets.
4
If you are craving salt, have a packet of salted wafers. Not
that it’s the healthiest option but again its potato and salt which gives the much needed energy, rather than you binging on other savory/ fried food.
light workers/ healers our
energy burning than the usual. In
consumption of water/ salt/
order to balance the outgoing energy,
sugar is more than normal. I
we consume food which is physically
need 12-14 liters of water and
not needed by us, resulting in putting
a little extra salt in my food,
on weight/ fat. Just because we are
since I’m not much of a sugar
emotionally low, doesn’t mean we must
person.
stress
physically torture our self and later
usual involves feeling fear,
realize and regret what was not needed.”
insecure, angry, low, upset,
Here are some tips from
Emotional
sensitive, cranky etc. while our emotional energies are at play, we land up magnifying the problem more than what it is. There is nothing wrong in it but it’s just human nature due to which there is more
Tamanna C, to deal with emotional healing-pointers-
1
Whenever you find yourself eating more than the usual, ask yourself is
it my body that needs to or my emotions. bring your awareness to the root cause.
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Having any kind of herbal tea also
not dealing with it.
reduces emotional level quickly,
cutting off the un-necessary craving you
We may not realize the way we let our
have.
emotions effect the way we look. Balance it off in a manner that it doesn’t ruin the way
8
Another technique is to start on the
you look, because if you don’t look good
spot jogging or jumping or just deep
to your own self, it will create even more
breathing. This helps increase metabolism
emotional insecurities/ fears and blocks
rate, so even if you land up eating more
creating a circle which will be very difficult
6
than usual you can burn the food faster
to break. So keep a check on your emotional
feeling less lethargic.
eating patterns, rather than getting carried
during one meal, balance it with
9
5
Have as much as water as you can.
Always balance your meals. If you are having excess sugar
away and ruining your precious body.
Never ever sleep after eating. It’s very
Lastly, no situation or person is worth
normal to feel emotional, stuff your
ruining your body for, so choose and eat
face with comfort food and pass out or get
wisely! Respect your body, because you’ve
into TV coma. It’s the worst thing you can
crossed lifetimes to incarnate into this
your need, you affirm – I will
do to your body and emotional level. You
lifetime in the body that you are.
only eat as much my physical body
are just numbing your pain with food and
salt in the next meal. Don’t overdo anything, else it will lead to repulse reaction, which in turn will make
2
The moment you get aware to
you feel sick.
needs and can sustain without causing any imbalance in my physical body.
3
If you are craving sugar (which most of the people do when
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Lifestyle BEAUTY
Lifestyle BEAUTY and environmental triggers can result in this condition.
Extreme weather can irritate eczema,
heavy
perspiration
can lead to itchy skin as well as prolonged exposure to water is another eczema-trigger. Water can cause dry skin, which can lead to persistent itching. Beware of scarring which is usually from post-inflammatory
CURING
hyperpigmentation, or residual redness from inflammation so maintain a healthy skin barrier
ECZEMA
by using a gentle cleanser twice
ECZEMA IS AN ATOPIC DERMATITIS, VERY COMMON FORM OF SKIN CONDITION, PREVALENT IN CHILDREN AND INFANTS BUT CAN OCCUR AS AN ADULT AS WELL.
help with evening our skin tone,
daily and moisturizer twice daily without any harsh ingredients. Including
vitamin
C,
niacinamide and aloe vera can
minimizing inflammation, and boosting collagen production. Oatmeal baths for 30 minutes a day can also help remove dead skin cells, calm inflammation
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and restore hydration while reducing scarring. However, it helps to start with
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CAUSES OF ECZEMA
starts in babies or young children,
from allergens like dust mites,
symptoms
a
pets, pollens, mold, and dandruff,
from mild forms, when skin looks
Eczema is commonly occurring
child becomes a grown-up. For
certain foods as dairy or soy
may be defective, leading to loss of
dry and flaky, to severe forms, when
in families with a background of
some people, eczema goes away
products, eggs, nuts and seeds,
function which means allergens can
skin can be extremely irritated and
other allergies or asthma. While it’s
over time for many, it remains a
as well as wheat, certain fabrics
sensitise through the skin. Which
red to a severe form which can make
not contagious, it may be inherited
lifelong condition.
particularly wool and polyester
means typically one may have itchy,
your skin crack and ooze. This is
infants with parents who have
non-contagious, inflamed skin that
due to an overactive reaction by the
allergies or asthma are at highest
can be present on any part of the
body’s immune system to an irritant.
risk for getting it. Eczema usually
The red, rashy, skin ailment is a
body.
chronic inflammatory autoimmune
The appearance of eczema can vary
disease, where the skin barrier
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improve
when
and stress levels can increase flareA combination of things ranging
ups. A combination of genetics
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Lifestyle BEAUTY
TIPS ON SKINCARE PREVENTING ECZEMA PREVENTING ECZEMA - TOP TIPS
Keep a consistent skin care routine. For
Apply a moisturiser at night and then
relieving itchiness, use antihistamines.
use the night oil to act as a barrier which
Steer clear of heat, sudden temperature
will help protect your skin from external
change, stress, scratching, wool fabrics,
factors.
junk food etc which trigger the skin condition and keep a humidifier handy.
Try non-irritating beauty oils, fragrance
While there is no permanent ‘cure’ for
free range made for sensitive skin types.
The basic treatment would be of course
eczema one can only reduce the symptoms
Packed with natural, skin-balancing
to moisturise daily with rich oils to avoid
of a flare and manage the condition.
properties
Avoid skin irritants, for example essential
Keep a daily routine for your skin, ensure
Squalane is an incredibly ultra-gentle,
oils which has irritants, scents and
you have an AM and a PM routine Apply
anti-inflammatory, natural emollient.
sensitizers so this could cause a flare up
oils or eczema solutions at night or post
This makes it perfectly placed to calm
in your skin. Always opt for a fragrance
bathing when the skin is damp to help let
redness and irritation and the ideal
free range, you can go organic, natural
retain moisture. Of course, with eczema
ingredient for those prone to sensitive
preferably. Also avoid certain harsh
condition, skin needs moisture around
skin Meadow foam seed oil will help
shampoos and soap bars as they are
the clock. Night oils has ingredients that
lock in moisture. These oils will help
known to dry out the skin, if at all use
help lock in the moisture.
replenish, intensively hydrate, helps
flaking and dryness.
mild ones.
sooth inflammation, give you renewed appearance!’
soothing
moisturizers,
particularly
off dead skin, avoid using scrubs on
later in life. Primarily, the skin has 3
those that contain ceramides, which are
skin with active eczema. A scrub may
layers, outer layer (Epidermis), the
naturally occurring lipids (fats) in the
be really irritating for skin affected by
middle layer (Dermis), and inner layer
skin, which help to maintain normal
eczema. However, if the granules are
(Subcutaneous layer).
skin barrier function. Lotions can be a
soft or paste-like, and the base of the
bit drying, as they have a higher water
product is heavier and more ointment-
The outer layer has layers within itself,
content, pick up a heavier cream with
like, then water may be trapped in the
the basal layer, prickly cell layer, corneal
ceramides or petrolatum.
skin which is ideal, and the hydration
layer. The corneal is the visible skin
Scalp- The scalp can experience a few
may soothe the eczema.
what we can see with our eyes, it often
different conditions which may look like
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starts from the Corneus layer of the
eczema. Depending on the condition,
‘Eczema is a condition when the skin
skin. Eczema can also be hereditary and
there are different shampoos, gels and
cannot retain moisture and dries it
can lead to the skin looking dehydrated,
creams containing ingredients such as
out. Eczema is a common condition
creased and scaly.
coal tar, salicylic acid, corticosteroid
where the outer layer of the skin
It is important to understand certain
or selenium sulfide can also effectively
becomes inflamed, red, flakey, itchy
triggers or certain things that can be
treat the scalp.
and cracked which are some of the
irritants such as stress, scents, weather,
Scrubs- Although scrubs may be a
symptoms.
environmental factors such as having
seemingly obvious fix for sloughing
away in time and may can come back
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Sometimes
it
can
go
the heating on in winter season.
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Lifestyle BEAUTY
NAIL CARE INGREDIENTS
1
Almond oil
This one has strengthening and natural cleansing properties from within. You can
A great source of antioxidants, green
take sea salt, water and dip your nails in
moisture to them, giving way to healthy
tea strengthens weak nails besides also
them for a few minutes. Sea Salt is a great
and shiny looking nails. You can massage
revitalizing its actual sheen. As a home
cure for discoloured, brittle or fungal issues
the nails with almond oil as often as you
remedy, one can soak nails in cold green
want to make them stronger.
tea to eliminate discoloration or yellowish
Vitamin E
tinge from the nails. Indulge in a cuppa
8
Vitamin E oil is important for strong nails, hence you can massage the nails with vitamin E oil or with the gel squeezed out from a vitamin E capsule. Also you may consume vitamin E daily for fine nail health from within.
3
Apple Cider Vinegar
ACV is great for over-all health.
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Sea Salt
Rubbing almond oil on the nails adds
2
NURSE YOUR NAILS
4
Green Tea
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Abundant in magnesium, potassium, calcium and iron, all these attribute to nail health. This is not all, the acidic content of ACV keeps nail fungus away. Drink some and dip you nails in the rest to maximize the benefits.
every day and leave a little to pamper your
5
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseeds are blessed with nutrients like magnesium, potassium, lecithin, zinc and protein that are required to preserve
Eggs
Eggs are rich in proteins, calcium and Vitamin D, they make your nails stronger, thicker and healthier from within. Take some egg white, egg yolk and soak your nails in it for a few minutes daily for dramatic results.
provide the vital hydration for nails and
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make them strong from within.
With moisturizing properties, they repair
healthy nails. The omega-3 fatty acids
6
Coconut Oil
Olive Oil
and hydrate weak, thin nails or cuticles.
Applying coconut oil on your nails can work wonders by nourishing and
Dip your nails in olive oil for a few minutes for glowing results.
replenishing your brittle nails. It also has anti-fungal qualities that protects nails from any form of fungus, it is great for cuticle
DON’T WE ALL LIKE TO FLAUNT HEALTHY, GLAM AND DONE UP NAILS? NAILS ARE ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE
treatment
PART OF THE BODY WHICH HAS THE ABILITY TO SWOON ANYONE! HOWEVER MAINTAINING THE HEALTH OF OUR
soothing dry nails.
too
by
NAILS CAN BE A BIT OF CONCERN IN MODERN TIMES.
NO AMOUNT OF NAIL MAKEOVERS, THE BEST NAIL POLISH OR A LUXURIOUS MANICURE CAN HELP IF YOU HAVE WEAK OR BRITTLE NAILS. FRAGILE NAILS CHIP EASILY WHICH CAN END UP BEING A NUISANCE; BESIDES THEY ALSO SIGNIFY LACK OF ENOUGH CARE, MOISTURE AND NUTRIENTS.
IF YOU HAVE WEAK NAILS THEY MAY BREAK EASILY, TAKE A LONG TIME TO GROW AND LOOK DISCOLOURED. HERE ARE SOME KITCHEN INGREDIENTS ONE CAN EXPERIMENT WITH TO STRENGTHEN THE NAILS, MAINTAIN NAILS AND WITNESS COOL, STRONG, HEALTHY NAILS.
10 Milk
Milk Bath
has
strengthening,
polishing,
smoothening qualities which is ideal for nail health. Take some fresh raw milk and dip your nails in them for a few minutes daily for gorgeous nails.
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Lifestyle BEAUTY
D
F
lessening moisture and protecting
chemicals or alcohol which rob the
from the dirt and grime is to keep
moisture from the hands.
Go under cover: The best way to keep your nails form
Avoid alcohol based hand
helps them grow long and naturally
sanitizers:
bleaches them.
They
have
Rub some lemon slices daily for magical results. Nail soaks with
them covered or protected. You can cover your hands with a stole
Beauty Expert Shiv Chib says,
argan oil, castor oil, tea tree oil can
or wear gloves or mittens after
“Dealing with weak nails can be
do wonders for the nails or hands.
moisturising the nails.
hard work. Besides taking care of
Alternatively you can also use
your diet and stress levels you can
Vaseline to keep them hydrated.”
E
Drink a lot of water: This is
pamper your nails at home easily.
the ultimate secret to good
Lemon never fails the hand care
nails alongside a balanced diet.
routine, it nourishes the nails,
ADDITIONAL CARE FOR BRITTLE NAILS USING THESE NATURAL INGREDIENTS REGULARLY WILL HELP YOUR NAILS GET STRONGER AND HEALTHIER. BUT TO OVERCOME THE PROBLEM
A
Keep
it
moisturised:
Nails need moisture to stay
healthy, hence apply a moisturiser daily to keep hands and nails soft. You may also apply a natural oil.
and let your nails be au naturel.
C
Avoid contact with water and detergents: Keep your nails
away from hard water and detergents or washing agents as much as you
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS.
B
removers: Try to keep your
moisture. You can use dish gloves
HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO KEEP
nails away from chemicals as less as
while doing dishes to save your nails
YOUR NAILS IN TOP SHAPE.
possible. Steer clear of wearing nail
from the unwanted agents.
COMPLETELY, IT’S IDEAL TO TAKE
Limit the use of nail polish and
can as they can rob the nails of
polish or using removers very often
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Lifestyle BEAUTY oil production and hydrates
in sea salt bath helps ease
the deepest layers of the
tensed
skin besides acts as an anti-
arrange a warm sea salt bath
inflammatory agent, calms
and soak in it for half an hour
irritation.
to calm your body.
5
9
Sea salt makes for a great
Sea Salt Miracle SEA SALT HAS BUCKETFUL OF BEAUTY BENEFITS! ALSO KNOWN AS FLOWER OF SALT, SEA SALT IS A HUMBLE YET POTENT BEAUTY INGREDIENT WHICH IS MADE FROM EVAPORATION OF SEAWATER. SEA SALT HAS BEEN PUT TO USE SINCE ANCIENT TIMES AS A LAXATIVE AND OINTMENT BESIDES USED FOR GARNISHING FOOD. THIS WONDERFUL INGREDIENT IS PACKED WITH ELECTROLYTES AND KEY MINERALS LIKE SODIUM, MAGNESIUM, CALCIUM, SODIUM, AND POTASSIUM THAT ARE VITAL FOR GOOD HEALTH. NEEDLESS TO ADD, SEA SALT PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN IMPROVING SKIN’S HEALTH. TODAY, STORES ARE FLOODED WITH SEA SALT AND ITS PRODUCTS HOWEVER IF YOU CAN USE IT AT HOME, IT CAN PROVIDE NATURAL RESULTS AND WORKS MIRACLES ON THE BODY. IF YOU ARE A BEAUTY ADDICT, YOU HAVE GOT TO STACK UP ON SEA SALT FOR FABULOUS SKIN, NAILS AND HAPPY HAIR.
scrub
for
the
dead skin cells, bringing out
scalp besides it stimulates
smooth and fresh skin. And
blood flow and promotes
its minerals soften the skin,
healthy scalp. You can use sea
imparting a healthy glow.
salt on your scalp as it absorbs excess oil, provides moisture
6
Sea Salt is a fabulous
generous amount of it in your bath water as it absorbs dirt, grime, sweat and toxins from
7
Sea Salt is a good skin
1
Sea salt helps as a pore cleanser,
it
balances
oil production and retains moisture besides
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from its
growth of bacteria which
skin keeping the skin fresh,
and refresh your skin.
lead to breakouts and acne.
young and soft.
2
Sea
salt
exfoliates
the skin, its natural
3
Sea salt can also be a
from the skin, also provides
the skin.
Using salt in masks helps balance
minerals nourish the skin
an oil absorbing toner and
anti-bacterial
and scrub away the dirt and
hydrating face mist. A handy
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so it absorbs the toxins from
the right amount of hydration.
inside,
do is wet your face and put a
Sea salt takes off excess oil
facial toner, it acts as
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Sea
Salt
nails
keeps healthy.
From softening the cuticles to keeping the nails off yellow stains
and
strengthening
them. You may soak your nails in sea salt infused water, the rich mineral ingredients can make them stronger, whiter and brighter.
detox. All you have to
thin layer of sea salt, let it dry
4
and prevents fungal growth.
bath salt. You can add a
hydration.
SEA SALT IN SKINCARE
keeping the hair healthy,
treatment, from the hair and
protective barrier and holds
and great way to naturally hydrate
Sea salt can help in
exfoliator that sloughs off
content aids in restoring the
grime. It also massages the
can
helps as an anti-dandruff
from within. Sea salt’s mineral
properties discourage the
You
body, gentle and natural
the body, cleansing the skin
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muscles.
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Sea Salt soothes sore muscles, hence soaking
DIY SEASALT BEAUTY REGIME
1
For an effective body scrub, take 2 cups of sea
salt in which add turmeric,
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7
Combat back or chest acne with a papaya and sea salt
body scrub.
8
For a DIY Toothpaste, take 12 ounces of sea salt to 4
ounces of sage leaves together. Bake the mixture in the oven on its lowest setting until it dries.
9
Mix sea salt with apple cider vinegar for a complexion-
evening facial toner.
Beauty Expert Smita Ghosh says, ‘Sea salt is like gold in beauty care, it has plenty of beauty benefits. It prevents hair loss, strengthens hair follicles and stimulates healthy hair growth. You can massage the scalp with aloe vera gel and honey. Massage
of dry-ginger powder, 1/2 spoon
cells and revealing the new skin
your face with this mixture to gift
of powdered cinnamon powder.
underneath.
yourself a glowing skin.
Scrub your face with this blend for 15 minutes. Wash off with
2
Take 1 /2 cup of almond oil, 1 cup of sea salt, 5-15
warm water to reveal a fresh and brighter complexion.
5
Use 1/2 spoon of lemon juice or 1/2 cup of curd, 1/2
cup of fuller’s earth, 1 cup of sea salt for scrubbing your face.
drops of lavender oil. Beat all
4
6
drops of peppermint oil to
1 spoon of tamper lotion, 2 cups
Take 1 cup of olive oil, 1
make a scrub .It is very useful
of sea salt to scrub your face for
cup of sea salt, 1/2 spoon
scrub for eradicating dead skin
fair and supple skin.
ingredients well before applying on your face to use as a scrub.
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Take 1.5 cups of sea salt ,1/3 cup of olive oil, 3
Make a blend of 4 spoons of
sea salt daily. It helps in clearing acnes scars and dermatitis due to its Sulphur content. aloe vera gel, a cup oil, one As a fine toner, mix one teaspoon sea salt with four ounces of warm water in store it in spray bottle until and mist on clean, dry skin a few times daily.
grounded almond powder, As a spa scrub or spa treatment, you can mix together a halfcup sea salt, a quarter-cup pure
whitener cum mouth wash.
tablespoon dried lavender flowers,
and
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drops
Mix one teaspoon salt and two
essential oil of lavender.
teaspoons baking powder.
You may apply in the shower
Dip a damp toothbrush in
with a cotton or the palms of
the mixture, and brush teeth
your hands, gently scrubbing
normally.’
your skin in a circular motion. Gift a radiant smile to yourself, sea salt is an ideal
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Lifestyle FITNESS
FITNESS Lifestyle
ABS DIET FOR ALL
It is scientifically proven that people who do
advanced variety, the exercise is beneficial in
regular exercises have a lower risk of major
many ways.
Girls and guys, do not starve yourself to shed
illness like coronary heart disease, diabetes,
the belly fat.
breast cancer, depression, etc.
1. SKIPPING
1. Stay Away from sugar, like plague.
Remember all those skipping races you did as a
Liquid sugar or in food is very
kid all those rope games, fighting over the rope
unhealthy.
and jumping around for the fun of it. Those were the days when one could eat a whole load
2. Include protein rich food. Boost your
of pancakes, jalebis and samosas, but not gain a
protein intake with fish, eggs, meat,
single inch of fat. Moreover, the reason is all that
dairy products, seafood, and poultry.
jumping around was enough to burn it all! So why stop now!
3. Reduce carbs from your diet. Bid
3. JUMPING TOE TOUCHING Toe-touching exercises are a basic form of exercise that provides a number of benefits. This exercise can be performed while standing up or lying down on the floor, and it works multiple muscle groups in addition to offering flexibility and stretching benefits. Toe touches are also an effective cool down after a cardiovascular workout. They focus mainly on your hamstrings along with your
goodbye to pasta, rice etc.
core muscles.
4. Embrace fiber rich food. Fruits, legumes, vegetables, and oats you can indulge in all.
5. Superfoods for belly- milk, cherries, fish and nuts are said to melt belly fat.
BELLY FAT NO MORE!
A
sometimes get really tough, the pesky
to have a happier and a healthier life. There
flexible, the lunge can help you achieve
pooch can be a trouble area. Flat or
are many health benefits of being physically
your goal. This functional, multi-joint
fit. People exercise for many reasons-
exercise can be modified to meet your
magic potion to reduce the fat, however
health, relaxation, appearance, etc. Regular
fitness level. Whether you are doing
you can focus on a few dietary changes
exercise helps to protect us from diseases.
basic beginner lunges or take on a more
“In Today’s world, most people are not active,
we have all yearned
as technology has made our life easier. Our
2. LUNGES
to lose that stubborn
jobs involve less physical activity, so we are
Whether you are trying to shape your
leading a sedentary life. We typically sit either
lower body, increase muscle tissue,
or another. Shedding belly fat can
during work. We need to be physically active
burn belly fat or make your hips more
cushion around our belly at one point
toned abs, a perfect belly is a dream of many! While there is no magic bullet or
By the EditorialTeam.
Ashish Gupta, Fitness Expert gives us a few vital workouts for shedding belly fat. He says,
ccept the fact friends,
WORKOUTS TO LOSE YOUR BELLY FAT
WORK THAT BELLY
and very important exercise forms to
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7. PLANK / SIDE PLANKS
This is one exercise that should be a part
tensing muscles either against other
of virtually everyone’s routine, as it’s
muscles or immovable objects, while
The plank is one of the best exercises for
relatively simple to perform, requires
the length of the muscle remains the
a flat, toned stomach because it works
no equipment, and can be done just
same. For example, you might push
all the muscles in your core, including
about anywhere.
hard against a wall for 10 seconds, and
the six pack abs, internal and external
More importantly, although squats are
during that time the wall does not move
oblique, hips, and back. Use side plank
often regarded as ‘leg’, exercises, they
and neither does your muscle.
position to potion on your love handles.
actually offer benefits throughout your
8. SPOT JUMPING
entire body, including deep within your
Research has shown that because of the
core.
reduced blood flow during prolonged
One of the safest methods for weight
muscle tension, numerous growth
management is spot jogging. Just like
factors remain in the muscle tissue
brisk walking, spot jogging benefits
longer and actually stimulate muscle
rank high in terms of watching your weight. The first and foremost benefit of spot jogging is that it gives you the leverage to start the workout at your own pace and progress forward with the same because you can start with a sprint on the spot and then slow down when you feel the need to. Furthermore, at the time of ending the session, staying
4. SWISS BALL CRUNCHES
5. SWISS BALL TWIST
6. MOUNTAIN CLIMB
Because of its ability to target the entire
Swiss ball twists are one of the best ways
A mountain climber is an exercise that
core, the Swiss-ball crunch should be
to work your oblique, the muscles that
challenges your balance, agility, and
a staple in your workout. The exercise
help rotate your torso. The oblique’s
coordination. They benefit muscular
primarily works the rectus abdominals,
are often neglected by bodybuilders
and cardiovascular fitness by increasing
or six-pack muscles, and the transverse
seeking a tapered torso, women who
strength, flexibility and blood circulation.
abdominals. However, when performed
want a smaller waist and fitness fanatics
Mountain climbers require you to use
properly, it also calls on muscles that
obsessed with the “8-pack.” However,
your upper arms muscles, as well as your
stabilize the hips and lower back.
without strong oblique, all the support of
core and your legs. Practice the proper
the core falls to the abdomen and lower
alignment of mountain climbers to get
back. Use Swiss ball twists to give your
the most out of your workout.
waist a strong, healthy shape, fighting off
on the spot makes it easier to recover from the troubles of heavy breathing, which can otherwise be difficult with other workouts such as running, mobile jogging or sprinting.
10. ISOMETRIC HOLD
growth. Doing a higher number of contractions increases
9. SQUATS WITH KETTLE BELLS
Isometrics can be a useful part of an
strength, while holding contractions
exercise program to help reverse age-
longer increases muscle mass (if you are
If you are looking for a powerful way to
related muscle loss. Research has shown
looking to increase size).
boost your overall fitness and get some
that you can sometimes obtain gains in
serious results — fast — from your
both muscle size and muscle strength
workout routine, look no further than
using these exercises. Isometric exercise
performing squatting exercises.
(“iso” means equal, or the same, and “metric” refers to length) involves
the “love handles.”
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FOOD Lifestyle and fish oil supplements.
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The Low-Carb diet lets you limit the carbohydrate intake, which is
essentially our body’s main fuel source. Emphasis is on food that are high in protein and fat. Eating low-carb diet, the fat gets utilized followed by the protein. The diet should include foods low in carbs and fats but rich in minerals and vitamins, for instance spinach, tomatoes, herbs, chicken breast, broccoli etc.
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FOOD FOR LOVE By Editorial Team
LOVE IN A RELATIONSHIP IS NO DIFFERENT FROM YOUR LOVE FOR BEING NATURALLY FIT
&RADIANT.
DO
YOU
valentine’s day diet to look good, get
promises to lose weight quickly, just in
hourglass. And who knows your partner
time for that Valentine’s day.
might just have planned a vacation to one of those Thai or Aussie beaches
Avoid large meals. Small meals raise
eating and look for other ways to de-
the body’s metabolism. Large meals
stress. For instant relief from lethargy
will leave you feeling sluggish and sleepy.
or stress, close your eyes and take 11
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deep breaths. You will feel instantly Sit down and eat slowly. Eat slowly
energized and calm. An integral
to give your body time to release
aspect of good health is sleep, rest and
enzymes that tell your brain that you’ve
relaxation. Try getting eight hours of
eaten enough. Also avoid eating on the
sleep a night. In a week’s time you will
go; the slower you eat, the more you will
find your energy levels and your ability
enjoy your food and the sooner you will
to deal with stress, improve.
Dehydration causes many problems such as joint
5
Make better food choices. Choose whole grain foods and low-fat
foods, avoiding refined and processed foods.
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Limit your exposure to smoke at home, work, restaurants or bars.
Cut back on smoking and alcohol.
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Coffee dehydrates the skin. A good idea is to switch to decaf. Don’t eliminate food groups. Each food group has a vital function to
perform. It is a great idea to cut back on heavier to digest foods and make lighter not put the entire food group on your
as a fiddle in a jiffy! Read on to find out
as this diet allows the apt vitamins and
“taboo” list.
more on how to get the glow and look
minerals to be soaked in by the body.
perfect ten…
All this minus getting weak rather
JUICE
AND WORKING HARD TO
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bodies are 70 per cent water.
drink during the day.
taken in. It also works as a detoxification,
GUZZLING
PRIOR TO VALENTINE’S DAY?
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Keep yourself hydrated. Our
a large bottle of water by your side to
and healthier choices, but definitely do
beau. Needless to say, you need to get fit
GREEN
1
Liquid fasting lets you steer clear
to ease stress. But stress-eating results
pains, cramping and headaches. Keep
of all solid foods, only liquids are
where you get to hit the beach with your
SEE WOMEN AROUND YOU
TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES
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a lean and healthy body at the earliest. It
Many of us look for an antidote
in greater stress. Avoid mindless
feel full. Then go ahead and indulge in a pre-
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Don’t overeat if you are stressed.
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Eat at least 2 hours before you sleep. Little digestion occurs
attuning your body to start afresh. You
during sleep, so try and eat your
We give you two effective diets that are
are advised to drink at least 8 to 10 glass
evening meal two hours before going
believed to work really fast in attaining
juices per day, alongside multivitamins
to sleep.
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• •
Reduce your quantity of food at
•
dinner. Eat
more
vegetables,
•
after lunch.
soups and
and
grains, so that you can
reduce
benefit from each food
your cereal intake.
type.
The closer you eat to
•
sleeping time, the lighter
•
Vary your vegetables and
Relax and try to free
your meal should be.
your mind of stress
Eggs, tofu and legumes
when you eat, as this
are
great
protein
helps digest food better.
alternatives to red meat. So
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you can add boiled eggs, cooked legumes or steamed tofu to your
In-between snacks are important because it helps to regulate the
body’s sugar levels and take care of those
vegetables during meal time.
hunger pangs between meals. Snack only when hungry, not when bored.
If you need to eat some dessert after dinner, have some fruit, sorbets or a
Snacking should mean being consciously
warm herbal tea with honey.
2
A healthy breakfast can kick-start
Lunch should be filling as it fuels
so that you don’t add on unnecessary
you for the rest of your day. This is
calories. Don’t get fooled by all those
the time of the day, where your body has
healthy and low-fat packaged snacks so
digestible foods, as they will boost your
the energy to digest food. Lunch could
easily available these days.
energy levels and get you going for the
be a relaxed meal — for many, it has to
day.
fit into a busy day.
your body metabolism. Try to
include wholesome, nutrient-rich, easily
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Include a variety of
veggies.Whether it’s your best friend, spouse,
So if you’re ready to get started – read on for
fruits,
vegetables,
or pet, it helps to have some nonjudgmental
the 4 simple strategies that will get you on the
sprouts and grains in your
and nurturing support when trying to lose
right path to lasting weight loss now.
diet. These foods protect the
weight, especially during trying times. Create
body against disease, build
a food-free reward system.
immunity levels and are an
A nutritious diet, as outlined in this plan, will
excellent source of energy.
provide you with a constant supply of energy
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If you are eating out, consume some low-calorie, filling food before you leave
(such as soup, veggies or a salad), so that you
throughout the day. This plan starts you off
are not famished when you are served your
Write down three or
with a wholesome breakfast.
dinner meal.
four realistic goals
Lunch consists of adequate nutrition to
Alter the size of your meal; eat a small meal
that you can stick to. Avoid
provide you with necessary energy for the day.
when you dine late at night. And learn to
fantasy-land goals that will
Dinner is light and easy to digest.
make better food choices so that you are able
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only frustrate you. Throw away
to digest what you eat.
all the junk, the processed, and
Mid-morning
the “bingeable” foods now and
nutritious and low in fat and sugar content;
replace them with fresh, whole
these are quick energy-giving foods that help
foods like lots of water and
to sustain you in between meals, so that your
and
evening
snacks
body does not starve for main meals.
are
DINNER GOALS • •
If you buy breakfast cereal, choose a
Lunch away from home has to be
variety that is low in sugar and salt. Most
convenient, practical and healthy. All
importantly, vary your options so that
too often, lunch eaten is on the go, a
the body can benefit from the different
quick meal. Try to give yourself time-out
nutrients of different foods.
to eat lunch — relax and eat; even if it is
BREAKFAST GOALS • • •
Include fruit. Milk consumed should be skimmed
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LUNCH GOALS:
of
these
snacks
have
little
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Give yourself time to eat lunch.
could also have Soya milk.
eating it in a rush.
Vary fruits, cereals and nuts so nutrients. Make breakfast an important meal
• • •
sugar content.
SNACK GOALS: • • •
Eat small quantities of low-fat and low-sugar snacks. Don’t snack because you are bored. Eat fresh fruits and healthy low-fat snacks; avoid packaged, processed
Chew your food well, without
that you can benefit from their
•
only 20 minutes that you can spare.
and, preferably cow’s milk; you
of your day.
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Most
nutritional value and are high in salt or
Eat at least 2 to 3 hours before sleeping. Make lighter choices.
3
aware of what you eat. Plan your snacks
Eat lunch everyday at regular time, and not midway into the afternoon. Limit your intake of pasta, bread,
ones.
HAPPY EATING, HAPPY WEIGHT LOSS!
chapatti or rice. Avoid having tea or coffee soon
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What is the best first thing in the morning that you can indulge in for your health, guzzling down two glasses of water? Besides, of course drinking at least 7-8 glasses of water daily would be imperative to help your systems work their best. However often, drinking plain water gets monotonous so that’s when detox water or flavoured drinks pour in! It is a delicious way to cleanse your body and helps in reducing weight. When you are trying to get your health back on track liquid detox is great way to feeling better. Needless to say, the fruit infused drinks are one of the healthiest drinks you can
consume, your body will thank you for this summer!
LIQUID DETOX Detox water is primarily plain water infused with the goodness of fruits. To flush out toxins, our body needs lots of water. Atleast 7-8 glasses of water every day help to keep our body hydrated and the vital organs in the pink of possible health. Detox water gives your body the right amount of water, additionally infused with extra goodness and taste. You can add ingredients as easy to get like the good old lemon in your kitchen which
helps to flush harmful toxins from your body, mint which aids in digestion, cucumber which contains anti-inflammatory properties and ginger which is a natural pain reliever and aids in digestion and so on. You can throw in melon, raspberries, strawberries and others that are healthy and beneficial, to a large jug of ice and water and drink it throughout the day for an effective detox. So the process to make detox water is as simple as putting about 7-8 glasses of water in a jar, adding some seasonal fruits or salad veggies according to your
taste and requirements in the same jar and let it stand for some time and voila! One can mix and match ingredients to adapt the recipes to your personal taste, and you have your glass of awesomeness ready! You can put it in the fridge overnight so that the water gets infused with the nutrients and flavors of the fruits. We suggest let the flavours mingle overnight! Our simple and quick flavoured detox drinks this summer to quench your thirst in the tastiest and healthiest manner possible.
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Apple Cinnamon- Take some chopped apples and
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cinnamon sticks. Apples are packed with tons of fibers which help cleanse your body of toxins and aid in digestion, while cinnamon helps enhance metabolism. This drink also promotes weight loss.
prevent free radicals besides being anticancer, flush out toxins from the colon. Strawberries help fight carcinogens with anti-ageing properties. Ginger adds a spicy kick. A must-have drink this summer!
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Berry Good- Take a handful of raspberries or blackberries and half a lemon. While lemon is rich in Vitamin C, a powerful detox agent with tremendous antioxidants, berries are anti-inflammatory phytochemicals that are anti-aging and anticancer.
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Strawberry, Kiwi, Mint- Take some strawberries, kiwis and mint sprigs with sprinkle of ginger. Kiwi is a superfood, packed with vitamins A and E helping
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Watermelon, lime & Mint- Watermelon has high water content and helps the kidneys get rid of toxins, lime stimulates digestive tract and mint aids in digestion.
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Green Tea & Tangerine- Green tea is a powerhouse of anti-oxidants, Tangerines are full of antioxidants and filled with Vitamin A. You may also take citrus limetta. Loose weight and get the skin glowing inside out!
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Peach & thyme- Take a few pieces of peach and throw in a few sprigs of thyme. Voila, you have the peaches and cream complexion ready this season.
GET DETOXED Expert Nutritionist, Shikha A Sharma says, ‘These days everyone is talking about “detox” or considering a “cleanse.” Toxins are said to be the problem, but when was the last time anyone explained what a detox, toxin or cleanse actually are? Detoxification is also the process by which medications are metabolised, then excreted. Because toxins are potentially dangerous to human health, they need to be transformed and excreted from the body through urine, feces, respiration or sweat. Each person’s ability to detoxify varies and is influenced
Detoxification support doesn’t need to consist of a rigorous plan; doing some or all of the following can support detoxification:
1. Maintain adequate hydration with clean water.
2. Eat five to nine servings of fruit and vegetables per day.
3. 3. Eat cruciferous vegetables, berries, artichokes, garlic, leeks, turmeric and milk thistle, and drink green tea. These foods support detoxification pathways.
4. Consume adequate protein, which is critical to maintaining optimum levels of glutathione, the body’s master detoxification enzyme.
5. Consider
taking a multivitamin/multi mineral
to fill any gaps in a healthy diet, since certain vitamins and minerals enable the body’s detoxification processes to function.
6. Maintain bowel regularity. 7. Combine plain water with proven fat-burning superfoods to create detox water, and you’ll have an elixir that energies you, fights bloating and helps you achieve your weight loss goals. Fruits like berries, grapefruits and apples have compounds in their peels and pulp that fry flab and prevent disease deliciously! Get inspired by some of our favourite detox waters below. The recipes couldn’t be simpler:
ORANGE LEMON MINT DETOX WATER Citrus fruits are classic detox water ingredients: They’re rich in the antioxidant D-limonene, a powerful compound found in the peel that stimulates liver enzymes to help flush toxins from the body and gives sluggish bowels a kick
BANANA LEMON MANGO TOMATO DETOX WATER It may look unlikely, but this is a brilliant combo: Bananas are a good source of prebiotic fiber, which helps feed good gut bacteria and improve digestion; lemon cleanses the body; mangos are packed with vitamin C, and tomatoes have cancer-fighting antioxidants. Just don’t forget to snack on the slices.
RASPBERRY LEMON DETOX WATER LEMON CELERY CUCUMBER DETOX WATER
The last time you saw this flavor combo, it was probably on a menu describing a super-caloric iced tea. Forget that and make this version, which will be refreshing and energizing without a sugar crash.
Add celery to any detox water and crunch away! It has six calories per stalk and full of vitamins A, C and K, B vitamins, folate and potassium, which diminishes water retention and aids muscle recovery, so you can get back in the gym sooner and burn more calories.
Three citrus fruits work together in this cleansing blend: All three are rich in D-limonene, which has been shown to have anti-cancer effects and soothe heartburn and acid reflux. It also flushes toxins and helps clear up irregularity.
FROZEN BERRY AND LEMON DETOX WATER
This yummy water has the antioxidant properties of blueberries and the toxin flushing properties of citrus.
Dropping berries into any detox water is an excellent idea. Using frozen berries gives any detox water a pleasing mocktail effect.
Watermelon Detox Water
BERRY KIWI ORANGE DETOX WATER
Blueberry Orange Water
What better fruit to add to your water than watermelon? Not only does contain vitamins and minerals, it helps to flush out your system.
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PAN SEARED SCALLOPS AND RED WINE POACHED PEARS SALAD
Sea Food
SUCCULENT By Editorial Team
T
antalize your taste buds with some sweet and spicy seafood ideas. Whether it’s a casual get-together with friends, an elegant dinner party, or a big holiday buffet, we have seafood recipes that will fit the bill and get the most out of your kitchen. After all the holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a stunning fish course. Full of omega 3 fatty acids, proteins fish have levels of B vitamins, Vitamin D and Vitamin A besides they are a reasonable source of minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, and selenium. Try one of these easy and delicious recipes.
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INGREDIENTS 1.
1 to 1 1/4 pounds dry sea scallops, approximately 16 2. 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 3. 2 Teaspoons Olive Oil 4. Kosher Salt 5. Freshly Ground Black Pepper 6. 1 Vanilla Pod 7. 1 Bottle Red Wine 8. 225g Caster Sugar 9. 1 Cinnamon Stick Halves 10. Fresh Thyme 11. Fresh Orange Zest 12. Caviars 13. Red Currants
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Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry. Add the butter and oil to a 12 to 14-inch sauté pan on high heat. Salt and pepper the scallops. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the Scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Halve the vanilla pod lengthways, scrape out the black seeds and put in a large saucepan with the wine, sugar, cinnamon and thyme. Cut each piece of pod into three long thin strips, add to pan, then lower in the pears. Poach the pears, covered, for 20-30 mins, making sure they are covered in the wine. The cooking time will very much depend on the ripeness of your pears – they should be tender all the way through when pierced with a cocktail stick. You can make these up to 2 days ahead and chill. Take the pears from the pan, and then boil the liquid to reduce it by half so that it’s syrupy. Slice the pears and top with caviar and neighbored with Pan seared scallops and garnish with red current.
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