ACNE (Pimples) - Tips

Acne is a common problem faced by almost all teen-agers and youth. What is acne and why do we get them. Acne is actually caused because of hormone imbalance. Your skin breaks out because of a hormone called testosterone. Both men and women have testosterone in their systems. In fact, did you know that in order to make testosterone, boys bodies have to make female hormones first? If you have acne, you haven't got abnormal levels of testosterone. You've got skin that reacts abnormally to this hormone. You start producing testosterone around the time you start sprouting body hair. Testosterone tells glands in your skin, called sebaceous glands, to produce oily stuff called sebum. To add to the problem the inside of the tubes that hold each hair become gummy and get partially blocked - giving you blackheads. Put together if sebum blocks the tubes --- you have big acne.
So go to your pharmacist or doctor to get your acne treated. Here are a few tips that will help you know how to treat acne at home.

1. If you have red angry looking acne, don't touch it. If you squeeze now, all you'll do is force the contents deeper into the skin that will make matters worst. And all you'll end up with is redder, angrier acne than you had before. Don't do it.
   

2. If you have a yellow custard top? Go for it. These beauties CAN be squeezed but there's an art to it. Here's how. Wash your hands thoroughly to avoid trouble and infection. Put a tissue over your finger. Why? Because you want the contents of the spot on the tissue, not splattered all over the mirror. Using the side of your thumb and the end of your finger, very gently start to squeeze. Don't whatever you do, use your nails as this will damage your skin. Stop when you're applying a lot of pressure and nothing is happening and you see clear fluid, rather than yellow grotty stuff and the spot begins to bleed. When you've finished dab it with antiseptic. Once the custard bit is out, the spot will heal more quickly than an unsqueezed yellow top would, providing that you now leave it well alone. Now wash your hands again.
   

3. Whiteheads and blackheads. If acne is left untreated they may cause this problem. Here the rule is if they're black, squeeze but if they're small, white raised lumps leave them alone. All that stuff about clean hands, tissues and stopping if nothing is happening or you see blood, apply here too.

- Tips for acne treatment -

1. DON'T TRY TO WASH IT AWAY -
   Acne isn't caused by dirt. In fact people with oily skin have cleaner skin than average because they wash it more often. But it's a fact that washing too much can make acne worse because it makes the skin dry and sore. So, wash no more than twice a day, using mild soap and water. If you have patches of dry skin, don't worry about putting moisturizer on. It won't make your acne worse. If you're still concerned, use an oil free moisturizer.
   
   
2. DON'T NUKE 'EM -
   There are lots of over the counter creams, gels, lotions and potions. Most contain a powerful bleaching agent called benzoyl peroxide. You'll find the strength written on the label. You might be tempted to go straight for the highest sort, working on the 'let's nuke 'em principle. The likely result is that you'll irritate your skin like mad. It may also go all dry and scaly on you. But if you still are willing to bleach then use the mild one.
   
   
3. MAKE A DATE - THE TWO MONTH RULE -
   If you have been using over the counter remedies for two months and there is no real improvement in your spots, this is the moment to go and make an appointment with your doc.
   
   
4. YOUR DOCTOR - THE TWO MONTH RULE -
   The thing you are most likely to be given by the doctor is a prescription for antibiotics. These will either be topical (which means something you put on your skin) or tablets you have to take every day. Whatever treatment your doctor or pharmacist recommends, follow the instructions carefully and keep using for at least two months. There should be a noticeable improvement by this time. If not, go back to discuss other possible treatments Antibiotics are perfectly safe to take. You should take them for at least two months and then go back to your doc. If they seem to be working, he will probably tell you to keep taking them and give you some more. If they aren't doing their stuff, don't despair - he has loads of other spot busters in his black bag.
   
   
5. YOU ARE NOT AN ALIEN - BUT JUST BE PATIENT -
   Hundreds of thousands of teenagers seek help for acne. You are not alone. You are not an alien. And if people really care about you, they don't even notice your acne, however bad you think they are. But you will need to be patient. Most treatments take time to work. At least two months. And some treatments, like antibiotics will work well but may have to be taken for months, or even years.
   
   
6. THE MONTHLY CURSE OR EXAMS -
   Acne does tend to get worse just before a period. It's because there is a surge in hormone levels at this time. But boys don't get away lightly either. Being hot and sweaty (particularly after sports like football) makes acne worse. And for everyone, stress - particularly at exam times - is a cue for a mega breakout. This is normal - and of course, even more reason for feeling stressed. Go chill. They'll get better - promise.
   
   
7. WATCH WHAT YOU PUT ON YOUR SKIN AND HAIR -
   Some beauty products are big no-nos. These include pomades and defrizzing agents for hair that tend to cause an outcrop of blackheads along the hairline and some of the heavier cosmetics. And be wary of suntan oils. Not all will make you break out, but some may. Try a friend's first before you buy. By the way, the sun might dry up acne and a tan might hide them, but your skin is still vulnerable in the sun and needs protection.
   
   
8. CARRY ON KISSING -
   You can't catch acne during kissing - go for it!
   
   
9. CARRY ON EATING CHOCOLATE -
   It's a myth that eating chocolate and fried foods causes acne. However, eating a good diet improves your general well-being and this is reflected in your skin.

- Common Questions asked about acne problem -

• Does wearing make up cause acne?
  It is not necessary that wearing make up causes acne. Acne is caused because of hormonal imbalance mostly during puberty. But you have to take special care while you apply make up and thereafter if you have acne. Make sure you wash any make up tools, including sponges and brushes as often as possible as these become a breeding ground for bugs which can cause your spots to pop up. Stop wearing make up if you have too many spots and you can resume after you have treated them. Don't forget to clean the make up after you come home and and make sure you cleanse your face properly each night.
  
  
• Do skin toner and moisturizer cure acne?
  One thing that you need to know is acne is not caused by dirt, so no amount of cleaning and toning is going to get rid of them. So for treating acne you must consult your doctor and eat lots of healthy food and drink lots of water. That is the natural way to keep you face spot free.
  
  
• Is it ok to do facial?
  It can be a real treat to have the facial done, as they can be very relaxing and make you feel properly pampered. However, you should be aware that they should not be used to help 'treat' spots, as this can be quite dangerous if the beauty therapist is not trained. Sometimes a beauty therapist will also squeeze out any spots and blackheads that if it's not done properly, may cause a bigger problem than before.
  
  
• What is the best way to cover up spots?
  Foundation is okay to use and may give you more confidence if you've got a hot date, but remember to look for oil-free one. Whatever you use to put on your skin, wash your hands or sponge before applying foundation.

Love SmS III

• 1 LOVELY quote: We always LOVE our LOVE coz our LOVE always LOVES what we LOVE to LOVE & ur LOVE LOVES the way you LOVE ur LOVE. So keep LOVING.
  
  
• Log kahte hai kii jis se hum ne dosti ki hai woh chand ka ek tukda hai hum kehte hai ki jis se hum ne dosti ki hai chand uus ka ek tukda hai.
  
  
• Log samajhte hain humne unko bhula rakha hai, wo kya jane ki dil me chupa rakha hai, dekhe nakoi usay meri aankho me isliye palkon ko jhuka rakha hai.
  
  
• 1 STONE IS ENOUGH 2 BREAK A GLASS,1 SENTENCE IS ENOUGH 2 BREAK A HEART,1 WORD IS ENOUGH TO FALL IN LOVE &1 FRIEND IS ENOUGH TO LIVE IN THIS WORLD
  
  
• Dosti karo college wali se, pyar karo office wali se, programe karo pados wali se, ankh ladao sali se, love karo dilwali se, aur mar khao ghar wali sy.
  
  
• Feelings are many but words are few, clouds are dark but sky is blue; Love is a paper, life is glue, every thing is false, Only My Love is TRUE
  
  
• If ur world is spinning around and ur heart is beating fast..Do u think its love? Na Munna Na it's called High BP:p.
  
  
• I'm a PAPER, u can write ur feelings, scribble ur anger, use me 2 absorb tears. Don't throw me after use but when u feel cold burn me to feel warm coz I Luv U.
  
  
• R: is for red. RED: is for blood
  BLOOD: is for heart HEART: is for love
  LOVE: is for you YOU: is for me
  ME: is for you. (((I MISS YOU)))
  
  
• Bottle main Pepsi say zyaada.... used Socks main smell say bhi zyaadaa.... Adnan Sami main charbi say zyaada... Mithai main sweet say zyaada... Pakistan main coruption say zzyaada... I LOVE U
  
  
• Don;t frown.You never know who is falling in love with your smile
  
  
• Fact of life: More often,v fall in luv wid a person v can nvr live wid n sumtimes d one v truely LOVE remains either a friend or a stranger..
  
  
• Life is 4 livin, I Live 4 U.
  Songs r 4 singin, I Sing 4 U.
  Love is 4 carin, I Care 4 U.
  Angels r 4 keepin, Can I keep U...?
  
  
• Speak less to people whom u love most.....Because if they cant understand ur silence..... They can never understand your words....
  
  
• U-ME=NOTHING
  U+ME=EVERYTHING
  I LOVE U
  
  
• Falling in love is a sweet ambition, finding true love is a life time mission.. Take my word, follow the Indian tradition & marry ur dad's decision !
  
  
• I believe that GOD above created u for me to love... HE picked u out from all the rest...because HE know I Love u the best...
  
  
• Love bears all things, Love believes all things, Love hopes all things, and most precious of all, Love endures all things. Come we love and make things happy.
  
  
• Doubt that the stars are fire, doubt that the sun doth move, doubt truth to be a liar, but never doubt I love.
  
  
• Pure love and suspicion cannot dwell together: at the door where the latter enters, the former makes its exit.
  
  
• Expect the people you love to be better. It helps them to become better. But don't get upset when they fail. It helps them keep trying
  
  
• I have no regrets. I will never regret loving someone because the feeling of love for five minutes is greater than an eternity of hurt
  
  
• The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we never give enough is love.
  
  
• Talk 2 me when i'm bored, kiss me when i'm sad, hug me when i cry, care 4 me when i die, love me when i'm still alive.
  
  
• A smile to put you on high... A kiss to set your soul alright...Would it be alright if I spent tonight being loved by you?
  
  
• The hardest thing you'll ever do is watch the one u love, love someone else.
  
  
• Jane kis baat ki mujhko saza deta hai,meri hasti hui ankhon ko rula deta hai.Ek muddat se khabar bhi nahi teri,koi is tarah bhi kya apne Pyar ko bhula deta hai.
  
  
• kisi ke pyar ko bhulna na aaya hume. kisi ke dil ko dukhana na aaya hume. kisi ke liye tadpna to seekh liya par apne liye kisi ko tadpana na aaya hume.
  
  
• Ae khat ja unke hatho ko chum le.wo padhe to unke hotho ko chumle.khuda na kare wo faad b dale,to girte girte unke kadmo ko chumle
  
  
• Ulfat ka aksar yehi dastur hota hai,
  jise chaho wahi apne se dur hota hai,
  Dil tutkar bikharta hai is kadar jaise
  koi kanch ka khilona chur-chur hota hai.
  
  
• Heart is like a bottle of perfume.If u nvr open it nobody knows the fragrance inside it..If u keep it always open soon u will loose ur fragrance.So act wisely.
  
  
• God picked up a flower n dipped it in dew,he lovingly touched it, & it turned into you. And then he gifted it to me n said this friend is 4 u
  
  
• Na puch mere sabar ki inteha kaha tak hai,tu sitam kar le teri takat jahan tak hai,wafa ki umeed jinhe hogi unhe hogi,hume to dekhna hai tu bewafa kahan tak hai.
  
  
• Har subah teri muskurati rahe har shaam teri gungunati rahe
  tu jise bhi mile is tarahe se mile ke har milne wale ko teri yaad aati rahe...
  
  
• Pal pal ne kaha 1 pal se... Pal bhar ke liye tum mere sath raho......
  Pal bhar ka sath kuch aisa ho ki har pal tum hi tum yaad Raho.
  
  
• Zindagi me chaar cheezien kabhi bhi aa sakti hain-'Neend';'Paisa';'maut';aur...aur...aur...aur...'MERI PYARI SI YAAD' kyon...Aayi na.
  
  
• Without Love -- dayz are
  Without Love -- dayz are
  Sadday,
  moanday,
  tearsday,
  wasteday,
  thirstday,
  frightday,
  shatterday... so be in Luv everyday..
  .
  
• Life ends when you stop dreaming
  Life ends when you stop dreaming, hope ends when you stop believing and love ends when you stop caring. So dream hope and love...Makes Life Beautiful
  
  
• Time will always fly Time will always fly, but our love will never die. Keep in touch and remeber me
  
  
• When time comes for u to give ur heart to someone, make sure u select someone who will never break ur heart, cuz broken hearts has never spare parts.
  
  
• I m going to write on all the bricks I MISS U and i wish that one falls on ur head,so that u knows how it hurts when u miss someone special like u.
  
  
• If 10 people care 4 u, one of them is me, if 1 person cares 4 u that would be me again, if no 1 cares 4 u that means i m not in this world.
  
  
• I m feeling so happy, do u know why? cuz i m so lucky, do u know how? cuz God loves me.Do u know how? cuz he gave me a gift. Do u know what? its YOU my love.
  
  
• 1st time i saw u i was scared 2 touch u.1st time i touched u i was scared 2 kiss u.1st time i kiss u i was scared to luv u.but now dat i luv u im scared 2 lose u!
  
  
• If I were a tear in ur eye i wood roll down onto ur lips.But if u were a tear in my eye i wood never cry as i wood be afraid 2 lose u!
  
  
• I love all the stars in the sky, but they are nothing compared to the ones in your eyes!

Intelligence [short story]

An old man lived alone in a village. He wanted to spade his potato garden, but it was very hard work. His only son, who would have helped him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and mentioned his situation.

Dear Son, I am feeling pretty bad because it looks like I won't be able to plant my potato garden this year. I hate to miss doing the garden, because your mother always loved planting time. I'm just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. If you were here, all my troubles would be over. I know you would dig the plot for me, if you weren't in prison. Love, Dad

Shortly, the old man received this Telegram -

"For Heaven's sake, Dad, don't dig up the garden. That's where I buried the GUNS" at 4a.m.

The next morning, a dozen FBI agents and local police officers showed up and dug up the entire garden without finding any guns.

Confused, the old man wrote another note to his son telling him what happened, and asked him what to do next.

His son's reply was: "Go ahead and plant your potatoes, Dad. It's the best I could do for you from here ."

- Moral of the Story - No matter where you are in the world, if you have decided to do something deep from you heart, you can do it.

Romantic Tips

Love and romance is a flower that brings happiness and fragrance to everyone who touches it. It gives us a reason to smile when the world seems upside down. It fills the empty places in our heart, giving us hope for a future. It brings shine in the eyes making us the most beautiful person on the earth. Love is happiness, love is joy, and love is the happiness in everyone’s life.

Let this love envelop you in its romantic cuddle this Valentine. Let Valentine not be the occasion but love the occasion to Valentine. Here are some romantic tips to bring back that magic spark into your lives. Never underestimate the power of love. Even these small gestures, will fill your love life with romance and happiness.

So whether you are looking for some great romantic ideas or a number of romance tips, we have it all. Bring back those moonlight walks and candle light dinners with us at wondor.blogspot.com

"The art of love... is largely the art of persistence" Dr Albert Ellis

• Send a dozen roses: 11 red roses and 1 white one. The note: "In every bunch there's one who stands out - and you are that one."
• Write him/her a check for one million kisses.
• Something for the Honeymoon or anniversary.... a l0ttery ticket and a note: "I hit the jackp0t when I married you."
• Book A Massage to give your partner a professional massage.
• Kiss every square inch of her body S-L-O-W-L-Y
• Hide a love note in a bottle of vitamins. The note will say: "Try some vitamin L."
• Scatter rose petals all over the bed.
• Buy the music Romantic CD "Let's talk about love" by Celine Dion.
• Three simple sex rules:
  * gals are slow, guys are fast
  * guys are visual: Show him...
  * gals are auditory: Tell her...
• Write notes on Post-it notes and stick them around.
• Don't buy cheap lingerie unless you plan to rip it off her in passionate lovemaking.
• Hide a love note in his pants pocket.
• Other places to hide a small note:
  * under the pillow
  * in his shaving kit
  * between the pages he/she is reading
• Guys: know her dress size, shoe and stocking size, blouse and nightgown size, bra and panty size, pants and coat size, and of course her finger size (for rings that fit).
  Gals: know his coat size, shoe and hat size, shirt and pants size, finger size (for bowling balls that fit).
• Give the gift of time (wristwatch) with this inscription: "I'll always have time for you."
• NEVER, never, never say "I told you so".
• Mail a lock of your hair to your lover.
• Ask him to pick a number between 1 and 50, then reward him with that number of kisses.
• Make a habit of taking a stroll after dinner every evening.

"Women fall in love through their ears, men fall in love through their eyes.". Woodrow Wyatt.

• When dining, share everything: your meals and desserts.
• Make love on top of the washer/dryer (while it's running).
• Attach a note on the TV remote: "Turn me on instead!"
• Before getting out of bed, face your partner, give him/her a kiss and say: "I'm so thankful I have you in my life."
• Sign your letters: "Forever and a day"
• Place a heart-shaped sticker on your wristwatch to remind you to call.
• On your lover's birthday send his/her mother a "Thank you" card.
• Hide a pair of earrings in a box of chocolates.
• Celebrate the anniversary of when you first met.
• Shower together by candlelight.
• Use the little strips of paper from Hershey's kisses as coupons redeemable for one kiss each.
• Tell your mate that you - love, adore, admire, cherish, desire, want, need, prize, esteem, idolize, revere, treasure him/her.
• Hide a little gift for her so she'll find it during a walk together.
• Leave a note: "I know we are soulmates because....."

"Imagination is more important than knowledge" - Albert Einstein

• Give her your jacket when she is chilly.
• Nothing is impossible to a willing heart, so let your imagination go wild.
• Guys: Hold her dinner chair.

"One does not fall 'in' or 'out' of love. One grows in love" - Leo Buscaglia

• Buy her an outfit while she's trying it on; let her wear it out of the store.
• Slip a little love note into his wallet, in between the dollar bills.
• Drip chocolate syrup on selected body parts before lovemaking.

Inspiration for long time lovers: "The older the violin, the sweeter the music" - Anonymous

• Gently brush her cheeks with your lips.
• Give him a lottery ticket. Attach a note: "You are one in a million"
• While slow dancing, whisper something sweet to her.
• Get the song "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston.
• When attending a wedding, whisper: "If I had to do it over, I'd marry you again."
• Hide a teeny, tiny gift somewhere on your body and make him find it.
• Fill his toolbox with lingerie. Make him "work" to get his tools back.
• Fold a love note in a fluffy bath towel.
• Run your hands under warm water before going to bed.
• Let a Shakespearean quote speak for you.
• Gals: Never, never, never talk about your past boyfriends in front of him.
• Sprinkle perfume on to light bulb. When light is turned on the scent of the perfume will fill the room.
• Listen to a romantic audio tape, fix a cup of hot flavored tea, and light two candles.
• Keep a journal of your romantic fantasies. Share it with your soul mate.
• Take a picture of yourself in the most sexy outfit possible. Hide in a secret spot in your house and leave him or her clues on how to get there. Watch the sparks fly!
• Play "hide-and-seek" in the rain. It's fun and VERY sensual!
• Fill bathtub with warm water sprinkled with rose petals.
• Invite your sweetie to an intimate dinner at your place. Make a pizza and with the pepperoni you can write something sweet, like "you are the one for me".
• Surprise your lover with a kiss before they can finish a sentence.
• Write your own love poems then record them on a tape and give them to your sweetheart.
• Give your love an antique compass and say "You will never lose me". Your love will swear the needle always points to their heart!
• While your love takes a shower, write the words "I love you" in the condensation of the bathroom mirror.
• Leave a trail of "Hershey's chocolate kisses" from the front door to the bedroom, right up to the bed. On the bed leave a note that reads 'I kiss the ground you walk on.' Make sure you're not home when s/he gets in!
• Play the game of monopoly with a few new rules. Change boardwalk into backrub, and Tennessee into take your shirt off. Every time you pass go, you get a kiss. etc.
• Look straight into the eyes of your love and PAY ATTENTION to what they tell you! Tell your mate something about you that no one else knows.
• Look into the eyes of your special someone often. "The eyes are the window to the soul". Weave love, sex, intimacy, passion and romance into the fabric of your daily lives.
• Buy a set of matching silk pajamas, and take turns modeling them for each other.
• Men: Talk more. Women: Touch more.

Celina Jaitley : Bio-walls

- Bollywood Beauty Celina Jaitley Wallpapers -

- Biography -

Celina Jaitley - Born 9 June 1981 is an Indian actress. She was crowned Miss India in 2001. She has appeared in several movies and music videos (including the Bombay Vikings' Zara Nazron Se Kehdo video). She was born to an @fghan mother and a Kashmiri father in K@bul, @fgh@nistan. However she grew up in different cities and mostly spent her time in Kolkata, India. Her father is an army officer and her mother, Meeta Jaitley, is a former beauty queen. She has one brother, who is serving in the Indian army. She has said that when she was young, she wanted to join the army herself, either as a doctor or a pilot.

She is daughter of a Punjabi father who was an Indian Army officer. Her mother is an Afghan and is a child psychologist by profession. She was born in 1981, and stands 5”6’ in socks. Her nickname is Chinky. Her schooling was done all over the country due to the frequent transfers of her father. She had to change thirteen schools till her Board exams. Presently her family stays in Bangalore. Celina’s past five generations have served the army and there was a point of time in her life, when she was also tinkering with the idea of taking the Combined Defence Services exam.

Celina Jaitely "Miss India 2001" is 21 years old 5 feet 6 inches tall from Kolkata. She also won the Miss Margo Beautiful skin, Inditimes Surfer's Choice and MTV's Most Wanted Awards. She hails from a military background where she had a normal and strict up bring.

Celina is a Business Communications graduate, best science student in junior high school. She has done few computer courses also. She is a model for Angora Watches, Mother Diary, Night Angel Perfume. She wanted to be a pilot. She won the most prestigious beauty contest in Bengal. Her favorite actors are Amitabh Bachchan and 'Whoopi Goldberg'.

Celina Jaitley´s debut in Bollywood is expected to be quite a dream debut when the movie is from the Feroz Kh@n camp. The movie titled Janasheen opposite Fardeen Kh@n. Her other film was Khel. So in the year 2003 Celina Jaitley set the screen on fire with her itcy bitsy acts in both 'Khel' and 'Jaanashaeen'. But both the films disappeared without a trace. Enough to dishearten for any newcomer but she is striving hard to create a place for herself. Her confident and cool manner makes her a strong contender for an actress in the reckoning. 'Janasheen' has given her an image of a sex symbol. More than her acting skills her bikini shots were talked.

Her next release will be Idiot with Zayed Kh@n. Its a remake of telgu film Appu. Its a college campus love story replete with fun and light hearted situations. Then Feroz's one more movie Shaadi.com which has been behind schedule. Then Boney Kapoor's No entry co stars Fardeen, Lara Dutta, Salman, Bipasha Basu. In this film she play a naive girl who implicitly trusts others. She is to empowering women and knows judo and karate. She is playing Fardeen's wife in this movie. this is the story of 3 married couples with their problems. These days her personal life is a mess. Because of her career the relationship with her boyfriend Alex is going through a rough patch.

- Filmography -

k*bul ka gangster(2007), Love Has No Language(2008 - NZ Made), Dulha Mil Gaya 2(2007), Hey Baby(filming), One Night(film) (2007), Shakalaka Boom Boom(2007), Red: The Dark Side(January 2007), No Entry II(2007), Kaash Tumse Mohabbat Na Hoti(2006), Anarkali Unusual Love Story(2006), Apna Sapna Money Money(November 10, 2006), Tom Dick And Harry(May 12, 2006), Zinda(January 12, 2006), Jawani Diwani—A Youthful Joyride(January 6, 2006), Surya (2005 a telugu film), No Entr(August 26, 2005), Silsiilay(June 17, 2005), Janasheen(November 28, 2003), Khel(October 3, 2003)

How to Look Younger

- 10 Tips On How To Look Younger -

Appearance is very important, it is the first thing you notice when you meet someone. As you grow older the body starts to let you down, but there are a few things that you can do. Some ideas are very simple, while others need a bit of work but they can all help to turn back the clock and make you look younger.

1. Standing up straight is one of the best ways to look younger and more confident. Standing straight, with shoulders back and down with your tummy pulled in. At first you will need to practice and check yourself that you are standing up straight but soon it will become second nature. Doing exercises to strengthen your tummy muscles will also help.
   
   
2. Having enough sleep, at least 7 to 8 hours a night will make you feel healthier and younger. Your body needs sleep so that it can repair your body cells and refresh you mind.
   
   
3. Smiling makes you look radiant and younger. Smiling also distracts from areas that show your age. A smile just changes your whole face, try standing in front of a mirror and see what smile can do for your face.
   
   
4. Just because you are older does not necessarily mean that you have to have a short haircut. It all depends on the shape of your face, a short hairstyle can be cut to flatter and frame your face. This can be great to draw attention away from signs of ageing. Though longer hairstyles can be just as flattering as long as you have a good haircut that is shaped and maybe layered. A good hairdresser should be able to advise on the best way to cut your hair, as it does not just depend on the shape of your face but also on the texture and volume of your hair.
   
   
5. Colouring your hair is also a great way to hide the tale tell grey hairs. It is best to choose a colour that is close to your original colour so that it naturally compliments your facial tones. Otherwise you can have high lights or low lights put into your hair, and these do not require re-doing as frequently as an all over colour.
   
   
6. Choose the right clothes to compliment your body and hide the areas that you do not like. For example if you have flabby arms you can wear three quarter length sleeves to hide them. Soft colours will help you look younger because your skin tones become greyer as you get older.
   
   
7. Keep your teeth clean, with brushing and flossing, and with regular visits to the dentist to have your teeth checked. Getting teeth cleaned to prevent plague build up can also save you losing teeth unnecessarily. If your teeth are discoloured, the dentist might suggest whitening them, so that you will be happy to smile and show off your teeth.
   
   
8. Losing weight can also help you look younger. Make sure that as you lose weight that you tone your body with aerobic and resistance exercises.
   
   
9. Make-up can also help as long as you do not cake it on. Use a light foundation that does not sink into the wrinkles and emphasis them is better than a heavier one that does. Be careful about which eyeshadows to use, cream ones will sink into your wrinkles.
   
   
10. Look after your skin. Do not clean your face with soap and water but with a proper cleanser so that it dissolves all the make-up on the face and cleanses it properly. Always make sure that you remove your make-up every night as one night leaving it on can age your skin eight days. After cleaning your skin make sure that you moisture it so that it keeps your skin hydrated and younger looking.

Banana Power

This is interesting. Well worth the time to read. And after reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Remember - Never, put your banana in the refrigerator.

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber.

Tips -

1. If you really love bananas, you can try recipes like banana cake, banana milkshake, even banana bread. You can use the above instructions to open the banana for use.
2. Mash a ripe banana and mix it with natural yogurt to make a delicious breakfast or dessert.
3. To eat a banana at the peak of ripeness, look for one that is yellow in color and lightly speckled with small brown or black speckles. Large brown spots indicate an over-ripe banana with a mushy consistency. Green bananas usually need more time to ripen.
4. Banana peels make very good compost. You may want to save your leftover banana peels if you collect compost for your garden.
5. Some people think that you can open a banana only from the top (the part that is longer.) The best way is to pinch the bottom nub of the banana and the peel at the top will begin to split. This way, no excessive mashing will occur. Enjoy your non-squished banana!
6. Removing the "banana strings" is optional but makes for a better tasting banana.
7. If the banana you want to eat is too green, put it in a brown paper bag for 24 hours and the next day it will be yellow! Alternatively, you may leave the banana at the ready on your counter, where it will ripen nicely on its own.
8. Fry sliced bananas in butter, splash on some rum, and when the rum is hot, set fire to the fumes to impress your guests. Add a little orange juice and cook till hot again, sprinkle with dark brown sugar and serve with cream or ice cream. This dessert is so nice it is illegal in some countries.
9. Ripening bananas give off a gas that causes other fruit to ripen more quickly. This is why some people store them away from the fruit bowl and even hang them up on little wooden stands which is God's way of telling you you have too much space in your kitchen.

Warnings -

• Bananas go bad if kept out too long. However, if the smooth whiteness is spoiled by a little bad spot,
• Keeping bananas with apples may imbue the banana skin bad color (brown instead of yellow).
• If you store your bananas in refrigerator, this will cause them to turn brown/black. However, this is only a cosmetic change. The interior regions of your crescent-shaped produce will stay nice and banana-fresh.
• Do not eat too many bananas, as this will have a constipating effect.
• Some people firmly grasp the banana at either end and break it in the center karate-style. However, this must be done quickly or may result in mushing.
• To tear a banana in half, pierce the skin half-way along its length with a fingernail, just enough to snap the fibres, making a cut about half an inch long. Gently bend the banana away from the cut and the whole fruit should tear in half with no mess or bruising at all.

A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

• Depression - According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
• PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
• Anemia - High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
• Blood Pressure -This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
• Brain Power - 200 students at a Twickenham (Middleage) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
• Constipation - High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
• Hangovers - One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
• Heartburn - Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
• Morning Sickness - Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
• Mosquito bites - Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
• Nerves - Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

• Ulcers - The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
• Temperature control - Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
• Smoking &Toba©co Use - Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
• Stress - Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
• Strokes - According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%
• Warts - Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape.

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"