Body Care

March 1, 2015

Weight Loss: The Most Important and The Most Neglected Tip

krishna Body Care, Weight Loss healthy, meals, mindful eating, portions, weight loss 2 Comments

Hello my angels! I wanted to dedicate a whole post to this one tip that is so important if you’re on a journey of weight loss but it is also the most unknown and neglected tip. Not a lot of people know about it because it’s quite a small thing to do but it makes a big difference. I have talked about it in one of my previous posts but I didn’t emphasis how significant it is. It’s one of the tip that health experts swear by so read more to check it out ..

PREVIOUS POST: Diet Mistakes: 7 Reasons You Are Not Losing Weight (more…)

July 22, 2014

DIY: Detox Water to Shrink Your Belly in 10 Days

krishna Body Care, Weight Loss belly fat, detox, flat belly, shrink, weight loss 153 Comments

I have been trying out this detox water for a few weeks now and let me tell you how AMAZING it is!!!
It is easy to make and you don’t need any weird ingredients.

Detox water helps in getting rid of the toxins from your liver and melt all the fat.
Doesn’t that sound lovely…
So if you have that little pooch in your lower belly or in my case.. a pregnant-like belly (sorry for TMI), this is perfect to kick-start your metabolism, give a boost of energy and refresh your morning.

I started noticing results in only 10 days.
Now that’s an elixir of life for me because I have been constantly looking for something to slim down my belly area and nothing has worked better than this so far.

Read more to get your belly slim and healthy…

All You Need:
3 slices of cucumber
Half a lemon or lime
1/2 tbsp grated Ginger
3-4 Mint leaves
1/2 tbsp honey

The cucumber slices should be as thin as possible so it can add more flavour to the water.
Squeeze the lemon juice in your cup. I also add one more slice of lemon just because it looks nice in my cup and adds colour… I know it doesn’t matter but hey.. it makes the drink look more refreshing and summer-y.
Ginger is the main ingredient here because it really boosts your metabolism up for the day. Grate the ginger and add it in your cup.
Mint leaves add the most refreshing flavour to the drink so just add the leaves in your cup. It doesn’t matter if they are frozen or fresh.
Now add water to fill your cup. The water should be approximately 200-300 ml.
Add honey after adding the water and stir it all up.

I prepare this detox drink just before I go to sleep and put it in the refrigerator overnight. Then I just drink it up in the morning. You can also make it in the morning and add some ice cubes but who has time in the morning.
I drink this first thing in the morning and I keep a 15-20 mins gap before eating my breakfast. In those 15-20 mins I finish doing my make-up or hair for the day.

You can also fill this water in a bottle and bring it to your workplace or if you are travelling around constantly. I would love to just pull out this bottle on a hot summer day.

In Ayurveda the ginger is said to ignite the fire (not literally of course) for better digestion and a healthy gut. It increases the digestive juices and improves absorption of the nutrients in your body.

Honey cleanses the gut and adds sweetness to conceal the taste of ginger.

Mint contains a lot of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants to improve your digestive power. Also it tastes good in the water.

Lemon and cucumber maintains your metabolism throughout the whole day.

belly fat shrinking detox water
On the days I have this detox drink, I feel like my energy levels are much higher and this makes sense because if your metabolism is higher then you will feel much more energetic. I also get more appetite since the metabolism has increased, I feel hungry more often.
Who doesn’t like eating food constantly..

Check out this post for easy and quick weight loss: Weight Loss: The Most Important and The Most Neglected Tip

But of course you have to eat healthy and clean. You can indulge in junk food for a day or two in a week keeping it to a minimum quantity but if you eat nachos with extra cheese everyday then you can’t expect effective results.

My belly is almost flat now and it’s been 3 weeks that I am on this detox.
Although I wasn’t consistent with it because of some travelling but even though I didn’t keep it up everyday, it has given me an amazing result.

Now my travelling days are over so I have been consistent with it lately.
I have tried detox drinks before but this one was the most effective with noticeable results.

Do you have a secret detox drink recipe?

Take Care

July 19, 2014

DIY: How to Lighten Dark Lips Naturally

krishna Body Care 0 Comments

If your lips have that dark pigmentation.. this remedy is perfect to eliminate them.

It is so simple, easy and natural!

And it tastes good haha

Of course, you won’t see the results in 2 days but you will in 2 weeks Smile

So just be consistent with it and you will definitely see the difference.

I will link a video below which shows how to make this miracle in a jar!

It is from a really beautiful YouTube Beauty Guru FarahDhukai

I love her makeup tutorials and DIY videos.

Trust me, you’ll definitely subscriber her channel 🙂

Take Care

July 13, 2014

DIY: 5 Easy Ways to Make 100% Natural Anti-Perspirant Deodorant

krishna Body Care, Skin Care 5 Comments

Synthetic deodorants have been recently found the cause of breast cancer since it contains a lot of harmful ingredients such as aluminium and parabens.

There are thousand of women fighting through breast cancer today.

So I thought why not let people know the little things that cause it and what we can do to stop it!

Fact: Parabens are widely used as preservatives in many cosmetics and skin care nowadays. It can easily be absorbed in the skin and are suspected to cause the growth of tumours in our body.

Well doesn’t that sound pleasant… and even then FDA approves these cosmetics knowing that they can harm us…

So let’s find out how we can keep ourselves safe 🙂

There are several ways to make anti-perspirant deodorants and get rid of the smelly pits especially during summer months.

The odour is caused by the bacteria so if we just get rid of the bacteria then we can go out in the hot sun without smelling bad!

You’ll thank me when you go out on a beach and meet some hot guy 😉

1) Tea Tree Oil

This is my favourite way because it is easy and quick.

Take 2-3 drops of the oil in your palm
Dilute it with 2-3 drops of water and apply wherever you sweat… and smell!
I do it by dabbing some tissue in the mixture and applying it underarms

That’s pretty much it and I am out the door in 2 mins.

It is so easy to carry it around as well because the bottle is so small. So it’s perfect for travelling and throwing it in your beach bag 🙂

Tea tree oil is anti-bacterial and anti-septic so that’s why it is my summer staple product.

BTW it doesn’t smell bad at all so you don’t have to worry!

2) Roses

Some people don’t like using their hands in the process so you can also make it in a spray bottle.

All you need is 2 ingredients: Rose Water and Tea Tree Oil.

You can replace the rose water with witch hazel or any other floral water but I just love the smell of roses!

Pour 100-150ml of the floral water into a spray bottle
Add 15-20 drops of the tea tree oil
And shake it up

Make sure to shake the bottle before spraying it on to mix the oil and water. I have tried this before and it works wonders.

You can also use it as a toner or a refreshing mist. It’s like summer in a bottle 😀

Now if you want to go all fancy and make your deodorants luxurious then check out the DIYs below!

3) Baking Powder and Lavender Deo

This one I bet would smell really good!

This DIY is from Jessica Jones and it is brilliant. Check it out on her page: HowAboutOrange

Her blog is actually really cute and helpful 🙂

4) Aloe Vera and Sage Deo

I have experienced myself that aloe vera lightens skin tone so if you have dark underarms this will be your summer staple!

It is from Jillee. Check it out on her page: OneGoodThingbyJillee

I love her green living ideas. They are so easy and creative!

5) Coconut and Lime Deo

This one sounds like a tropical paradise in a bottle!

The lime gives it a refreshing smell and coconut is naturally anti-bacterial.

This DIY is from the beautiful, Stephanie. Check it out on her page: NaturallyMindful

Her blog is amazing for natural and authentic recipes!

So that’s 5 recipes to make a natural deodorant. I am sure you found your favourtie one.

Which one would you try first?

Share if you care

Take Care

post signature

June 20, 2014

Miraculous Skin and Health Benefits of Sesame Oil (An Ancient Remedy)

krishna Ancient Beauty Secrets, Body Care, Hair Care, Skin Care 0 Comments

Sesame Oil is known as “til” oil in India where Ayurveda (ancient Indian medical system) comes from.

It is known as the queen of oils in Asia, Africa and the Middle East because of its countless benefits to humans.

If you are looking for an ultimate oil to add in your beauty regime then this is it!

Some legends, tales are told in which sesame seeds represent a symbol of immortality.

In recent experiments by Ayurvedic physician from Holland, this oil has been used to treat migraines, hepatitis and diabetes.

It has also been proved that sesame oil can inhibit the growth of cancerous cells in human bodies.

Read more to find out its miraculous properties…

History of Sesame Oil:

This oil was discovered and cultivated in the oldest civilization of India (Indus Valley) about 5000 years ago.
In many countries, it is considered as a sacred oil. People use it in rituals and ceremonies.

Around 600 BC, Assyrian communities used this oil as a salve, medicine and to flavor food.
It was also used as a massaging oil because it can penetrate through skin easily providing nourishment and detox.

Skin Benefits of Sesame Oil:

Sesame oil is rich in vitamin E , iron, omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin B6, magnesium, calcium, zinc, copper, dietary fiber and phenolic antioxidants.
All the nutrients to make our skin better are found in this oil.
In addition, it is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral.

The picture below summarizes its benefits..
For an in-depth summary of the skin benefits, read this article by Sesame Oil for Skin website.

Health Benefits of Sesame Oil:

It lowers the glucose levels in hypertensive diabetics
It contains peptides than can lower high blood pressure
In ancient times, its oil was used as a mouthwash to whiten and strengthen teeth, improve the health of gums, prevent tooth decay and halitosis. Because of its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, it reduces the growth of oral plaque. The modern term for this process is called ‘oil pulling’

It consists of 2 dozen pharmacologically beneficial active properties which contributes to improving cardiovascular health
It can strengthen the bones, joints and muscles because of its ability to deeply penetrate into muscles and bone marrow. This is why in India, toddlers are massaged with this oil before bath so they can grow strong and healthy
It is excellent for hair because it stimulates hair growth, controls dandruff, nourishes scalp and hair, kills lice and eases anxiety/fatigue. Indian women use either sesame oil or coconut oil to massage their scalp and nourish their hair

It grants Vranashodhana which means it can heal internal and external wounds
It grants agni janana which means augmenting the power of digestion and metabolism
And it grants medha janana which means enhancing intelligence.
It treats rheumatism

Regular dosage of sesame oil or seeds can help fight cancer with its anti-oxidant properties
It supports our respiratory system
Massaging its oil onto the feel and scalp can promote healthy sleep patterns

I have recently bought Emile Noel’s Organic Virgin Sesame oil because it is organic and cold-pressed.

I have been using it to in my hair by massaging it in my scalp and applying it to my hair once every week.
I also tried the ‘oil pulling’ method I talked about earlier to whiten my teeth because I have heard it worked out for so many people and some even said that the oil pulling improved their skin conditions.
But as I said I only bought this recently so I can’t really tell you how well it worked for me but I will do a post about it in future to update you guys.

If you want to include it in your diet, cook your food with sesame oil instead. Or you can add some of its seeds on your bread. You can even look up some recipes online to make an everyday snack from its seeds.
My mum usually includes sesame seeds in our daily Indian cuisine so I don’t need to make special snacks of them.

Let me know how you will include it in your daily beauty regime and diet 🙂

And if this liked my post don’t forget to share.

Let me know if you have any topics you want me to post about HERE.

Take Care.

References:

http://www.youthingstrategies.com/qualities.htm

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=84

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/open-sesame-10-amazing-health-benefits-super-seed

http://ayurvedicoils.com/tag/ayurvedic-health-benefits-of-sesame-oil

http://www.mapi.com/ayurvedic-knowledge/massage/ayurvedic-benefits-of-sesame-massage-oil.html

http://www.banyanbotanicals.com/banyan_sesame_oil.html

June 13, 2014

Discover 9 Ancient Greek Beauty Secrets

krishna Ancient Beauty Secrets, Body Care, Skin Care ANCIENT, beauty, greek, greek beauty secrets, old, secrets 5 Comments

A few months ago I posted 13 Ancient Egyptian Beauty Secrets and you guys loved it so much so here’s another one Smile

There is something about the ancient beauty secrets that is so appealing to our modern world.
It is essentially appealing to me because they used natural ways to enhance their beauty. There was no such thing as toxic chemicals back then.
The women of Greece were all about enhancing their features, long hair and a fair complexion.

Some of their styles were intriguing.
They had different styles to represent their status.
For example, married women would mostly wear their hair tied up in a bun accessorized with flowers and jewels.
Whereas young women would curl their hair and let them flow freely to attract attention from men.

There is a reason why an exceptionally beautiful woman is called a “Greek Goddess“. So let’s find out their secrets…

It is said that the tree of Olives first grew in Ancient Greece. It was considered as a sacred tree because of their numerous benefits to health, skin and hair. The athletes were crowned with its leaves to honour them. They applied olive oil on their skin to protect it against sun damage.The barrier of oil also kept the dirt from clogging their pores.

The leaves of olive trees were crushed to make a facial paste or mask for skin. It helped the young women relieve their skin from spots and acne.

The Greek women preferred to have pale skin and rosy cheeks.They discovered the bleaching and anti-bacterial properties of honey. So they mixed honey with olive oil and applied this on their skin.They used this mixture as a body wash and facial mask/cleanser.This made their complexion fairer and kept their skin acne-free and smooth.

Lemons and the spell of Sun were used to lighten the hair colour. They applied some lemon juice in their hair and walked around in the gardens so the sunlight can fall on their tresses and make the hair lighter.

Vinegar was also used to lighten the hair in the same way as lemons.

Back then an herbal infused bath was like a spa treatment. The Greeks collected various leaves of plants and dried them. They infused these dried leaves in a thermal bath along with some minerals like sea salt. Athletes especially were fond of these baths to nourish and loosen up the joints and muscles.

Greeks considered roses as the “queen of flowers“. They used its oil and water to soothe and nourish dry skin.

Seaweed was widely used as a facial mask back then. They ground it up with water to make a paste and applied it on their skin for a radiant glow.

To create a lip and cheek stain, the women crushed some mulberries and mixed it with some flowers and seaweed. It sounds odd but it worked out for them! It gave them that rosy flush to their cheeks and a subtle pink tint to their lips. Its like applying Benefit’s Cheek stain..

So these were some of their secrets. Would you use any of their beauty tips in your daily life?

Let me know if you have tried them Smile

Take Care

June 4, 2014

10 Quick Ways to De-Stress and Increase Your Productivity

krishna Body Care, Spirituality 2 Comments

After a long day of hard work and sweat… all we want to do is just relax and spend some quality time.

This quality time is really important because if your stress builds up through days.. you’ll explode! Yup… people just explode, not literally though.

Some people take it all out by aggression or anxiety or depression.

A recent survey from St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. found out that problems at work are more strongly associated with health complaints than are financial problems or family problems.

Do you ever have the days when you come back from work and you just find yourself arguing for hours with your hubby? Well… that’s your first sign that you should de-stress yourself!

If you don’t have a lot of time after work you can still find some methods of relaxation where you can let your mind wander somewhere in paradise in the comfort of your own home…

Take a Bath

It is simple and doesn’t have to take an hour.

Make it fun. Put on a candle. Use some of the Lush Bath Bombs. They are safe on skin and smell SO good.

Bring a book or some music with you.

I love reading some classic books like Jane Eyre!

Make a playlist of songs to listen when you take a bath.

Choose the songs that you can relate with and bring back some memories.

For me, Sundress by Landon Austin brings back a LOT of memories from the past summers.

Pamper Yourself

Put on a face mask.

I love applying greek yoghurt on my face. It makes your skin super soft and supple. And it is easy!

Give yourself a pedi/mani

Give a face/scalp massage to circulate blood and stimulate goodness.

Fact: Scalp massages stimulate hair growth much faster.

Paint your nails.

Put on a hair mask.

I love applying some coconut oil in my hair, massaging the scalp with it.

It makes my hair strong, long and thick!

Make it a Spa-Day.

Read a Book

Read the ones that tell you a story rather than biographies.

Whenever I read a book, I imagine every dialogue, every situation and every character.

It’s like playing a movie in your head.

Choose the topics you are interested in.

I like mystery and thrillers so right now I am reading Jane Eyre.

It’s pretty good so far but I have to keep a dictionary beside me!

I LOVE its story and the setting.

Follow me on INSTAGRAM Smile

Find out what genre you like.. adventure.. thriller.. romance.. comedy etc.

Read under a tree if you like.

Write

Write a diary.

Write what happened throughout your day.

Reflect back on your day and the things you had to deal with.

Anything strange happened? Anyone new you met? Your boss was mad? You saw something that made you think and relate to?

Write it all down!

Make your own journal and make it a daily thing where you capture your thoughts.

Capture your memories of day-to-day life.

One day you’ll look back and laugh at all those silly things 🙂

Talk to an old Friend

Sometimes catching up with some people who were a huge part of your life before can turn out really interesting.

Recently, I am hanging out with this girl from my high school and it just reminded me how similar we are and how we always got along in everything.

We always have something to talk about and it’s always fun with her.

It is amazing to walk down the memory lane and just open up with someone so close to you.

Walk in Nature

Just drive to a beautiful park or garden and walk there.

You’ll be amazed what nature can do.

While you’re walking, don’t think about what you are going to do tomorrow.

Just be in the moment.

Smell the flowers. Listen to the birds. Watch the sunset.

A walk in nature is the best therapy!

Paint

When I was a young-teen, I was new in Ireland.

I didn’t know how to speak English so I used to just stay home and draw.

It was my way of expressing my feelings.

It was my way to stop myself from missing my home back in India.

And it worked!

I have a folder full of drawings and sketches.

Every time I look back at them I always think how I have changed so much in just a few years.

You don’t have to be an artist. Just pour down your feelings on a canvas!

Although you’ll get better at it with time and practice.

Watch Friends

It’s funny.

It’s classic.

This show will always put a smile on your face no matter how bad a day you had!

Meditate

You’ll be surprised when you know the Beauty Benefits of Meditation.

It’s a great way to empty your mind and let go of the past.

Do your Hobby

Flash back to when you were a kid.

What was that thing you always did besides crying and eating?

Was it playing a sport? Guitar? Car Racing? Exploring?

Whatever it was.. do it now!

Your child-self knows better of your likes and dislikes.

As we get older, it becomes complicated.

We have to pick a hobby that can pay us well.

So go back in time and do the thing you loved!

It always turns out to be fun 🙂

Take Care.

May 8, 2014

My “Plastic Surgery” Stories

krishna Body Care, Spirituality, YouTube Videos 0 Comments

These are not my stories but of my favorite Beauty Gurus from the world of YouTube.

They are so inspiring and it shows no matter how many insecurities you have, if you accept them you will grow even more beautiful physically and mentally.

I will shoot my own video with this ideology in summer so be sure to check back 😉

I hope you leave with a head full of mind-blowing stuff…. 😀

Share your inspiring story with the world.

Take Care. post signature

May 3, 2014

DIY: 3 Ways to Make 100% Natural Homemade Shaving Cream / Oil / Gel

krishna Body Care, Hair Care 1 Comment

One way to tackle razor burns and dry skin is to use natural shaving creams.
They lessen the chances of getting razor burns because they are chemical-free and so non-irritant on skin.

These will never make your skin feel like a dry desert because they condition your skin as well.
It is an epic shaving gel. How can you turn away from that!

Let your hubby/boyfriend try it out and see how they like it… They are the best judges in this case 🙂
So let’s get to it…

To see the DIY part of each shaving cream click on the source under each picture xx

1) Moisturizing Shaving Cream for Dry-desert-like Skin.

Source: MommyPotamus

2) No-Fuss Shaving Oil

I call it no-fuss because you literally need only 1 ingredient.

Source: CoconutPleasures

3) Shaving Gel for Sensitive Razor-burn-prone Skin

Source: DIYBeautyTutorials

Let me know which worked the best for you 🙂

Take Care

April 25, 2014

6 Reasons Why Your Diet / Weight Loss Programme Is Not As Effective…

krishna Body Care, Celebrity Inspired, Weight Loss 2 Comments

Why is it that when some people don’t even try to be fit and they are perfectly healthy.

If you are someone who wants to lose weight, be healthy and fit at the same time but can’t seem to figure out why nothing is working out then click on read more right away…

This post is NOT about losing weight in an unhealthy way. To be honest counting calories doesn’t help at all. Speaking from experience!

1) First of all don’t call it a Diet. I think this word leads to a lot of negativity. As soon as we think of the word diet we start thinking about the bitter tastes of green juices, eating food that doesn’t even taste good but we still pretend it does and a LOT of self-control.

Dieting is not about throwing away carbs and calories. It is about balancing all the types of nutrients. You can still eat carbs BUT in moderation. Don’t deprive yourself from certain nutrients. Believe it or not but healthy fats and carbs actually exist.

2) If you are going to lock away certain foods somewhere you can’t reach just so you don’t get the craves… the chances are you will get the cravings even more. Because if you deprive yourself from something your body will naturally react to it and you will end up eating the junk food even more than before.

What you can do is to learn to buy or cook food that can imitate the food you are trying to avoid. For example, if you REALLY like chocolate, go to your local health store and find organic chocolate. The sweeteners used in them are organic like honey or maple syrup. And trust me some of them are as good as Cadbury.
I eat dates to stop the sugar-y cravings 🙂 They are actually good.
So all you have to do is find the healthy food that imitates the taste of junk food. Simple as that!

3) Stop obsessing and stressing over losing weight. And especially stop the negative thoughts. The difference between the people who try a lot but don’t get results and the people who do nothing but are healthy is they do not take as much stress.

Negative thoughts such as comparing yourself with someone (like those skinny models on magazine covers) and blaming yourself everyday for not being healthy are not going to make you any healthier. In fact it is better you do nothing than have these negative thoughts. Read my nerd fact below and I will prove it!

Nerd Fact: In a recent book I was reading, it stated that whenever we have a thought, it sparks an impulse from neuron to neuron so it can spread out. This “spreading out” causes a pattern of understanding and action. However if we have negative thoughts, a chemical cortisone is released. It blocks the way between neurons preventing the impulses to spread out. Ultimately causing you to feel more miserable and lazy and hence being unhealthy.

BUT if you have positive thoughts, our brain releases a chemical called serotonin which is what I call the nerd-hormone because it makes you smarter and more creative. This chemical makes a way for the impulses to spread and expand. It makes you feel happier about yourself and more active and hence resulting in well-being.
See, science can be explained without the big words that I can’t even pronounce.

Learn How to use Comparisons for growth instead of feeling inferior.

4) Do NOT eat food at least 2 hours before going to bed. Actually it is stated in Ayurveda (Ancient Indian Medical System) that you shouldn’t eat food once it gets dark because the Sun is a big factor when it comes to digesting food. I am not going into those details because I do not want this post to be 2 pages long but you can Google it.
When it gets dark, the Sun isn’t there to digest our food properly and so it can’t metabolize all the food. And the food that haven’t been digested turns into Ama (toxins). Ama is the cause of many diseases and makes you feel lazier. When did you feel that lately?

You can eat your dinner anytime before 7 p.m. at the latest avoiding fatty, sugar-y foods and red meat. This will digest your food before you go to bed, thus improving the quality of your sleep, enabling your body to focus on cellular repair and renewal during the night rather than working hard on digesting the food. I am definitely not telling you to starve yourself. If you get hungry you can eat a small fruit or drink some fruit juice.

This eating pattern is especially good if you are trying to lose weight and to get clearer / flawless skin. This also helps if you have insomnia.

5) The size of each of your meals and the number of meals you eat in a day are also very important. Click HERE for more info on this. This stuff is seriously important.

6) LOVE your body. When I say this, people think that if they start loving their body then that means they will just have to be happy with their type of body and that they will never change.

That is not true! Loving your body is the first step towards change in fact. If you think loving your body will only end up in being stuck with it then you are wrong.

That’s how my mentality was as well until I had some experiences and learnt my lessons.
As I explained in my “nerd fact above” this will release the positiveness causing physical changes in your body to occur. It will bring opportunities in your life and make you feel much more energized.

When I had acne, I used to hate my skin and curse it every time I looked at myself in the mirror resulting in more acne. But then I woke up one day and realized I didn’t deserve all that curse and I was being much more harsh on myself than anyone else. It’s like I was bullying myself and didn’t realise how worse it had gotten. So I woke up and literally started saying positive words for my skin. I even went out without makeup which was a pretty HUGE step considering the fact that I NEVER used to leave house without makeup. I started saying positive affirmations and expressing gratitude every single day. I reassured myself that these acne spots are not going to define who and what I am.

So when I started loving my skin for what it is that is when I saw and felt the change. That was a turning point in my life!

If you want to know more about this I really recommend reading Louise Hay’s book Heal Your Body. If she healed herself from cancer, you can heal yourself from anything!