Everybody longs for that healthy glow, for sparkling eyes and shiny hair that bounces with every step. Millions of dollars are spent every year in beauty products to make skin that much clearer, wrinkles that less visible and lips pout that much more. And while there are cosmetics that do work, you shouldn't underestimate the value of natural beauty products. Remedies that are available with nature. They're easy to find, won't put a hole in your pocket, and don't have a trace of any harmful chemicals. Read on to see what gifts from nature can make you your most beautiful self.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Natural Beauty Products that will FIT every POCKET
Everybody longs for that healthy glow, for sparkling eyes and shiny hair that bounces with every step. Millions of dollars are spent every year in beauty products to make skin that much clearer, wrinkles that less visible and lips pout that much more. And while there are cosmetics that do work, you shouldn't underestimate the value of natural beauty products. Remedies that are available with nature. They're easy to find, won't put a hole in your pocket, and don't have a trace of any harmful chemicals. Read on to see what gifts from nature can make you your most beautiful self.
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Beauty tips,
Natural,
remedies
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Ghana
Friday, September 27, 2013
Miss Ghana 2012 places 3rd in Miss World Beach Fashion
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Naa Okailey Shooter |
The Miss World organization has announced winners of all the Fast Track events ahead of tomorrow’s finals.
Ghana’s Naa Okailey came third in the Beach Fashion event, beating strong contender, Philippines’ Megan Young, who was also announced as Top Model winner.
Location:
Ghana
Home-made whitening facial mask
Whitening facial masks can
have a high cost, on your finances as well as on your skin. They often contain
harsh ingredients to rid the skin of age spots and visible signs of sun damage.
While they might reduce oil, you could end up with dry, irritated skin instead.
With a few readily available ingredients, you can make a facial mask that not only whitens and brightens your skin, but also clarifies and reduces oil. The simplicity of making home-made facial masks also means you will spend little time or effort for spa-like results.
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cucumber |
Step 1
Cut a cucumber in half,
peel the skin on the half, and cut it into slices. Place it in a blender or
food processor. Cucumber adds vitamins A and C and antioxidants. It has mild
bleaching properties and will sooth irritated or inflamed skin.
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Aloe Leaf |
Step 2
Squeeze about 2 tbsp. juice
from an aloe leaf and add to the
blender. Purchased aloe juice also works. Aloe contains antibiotic properties,
minerals, amino acids, and enzymes.
Step 3
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lemon |
Squeeze approximately half
of a lemon. Pour the juice in with
the other ingredients. The lemon juice whitens the skin, works as an anti-fungal and provides vitamin C, which reduces scars, according to Julie
Gabriel in "The Green Beauty Guide."
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lemon |
Step 4
Measure 1 to 2 tbsp. of honey to add with other ingredients.
Honey is antibacterial and soothes the skin. The mild, low-level of natural
hydrogen peroxide in honey also promotes whitening.
Pour about 1 tbsp. whole milk or yoghurt or an egg white into the
mixture. Any of them will add protein and act as a mild ex-foliating peel to
remove dead skin cells.
Grind kaolinite or white clay (“ayilor”, “kalaba”) and add to the mixture while you blend until it becomes a paste. The clay draws oils from the
skin, provides minerals and has antibacterial properties.
Step 7
Apply the mask in a
semi-thick layer over the face. Avoid getting it too close to the eyes because
the citric acid in the lemon juice will sting. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes
and rinse with cool to warm water.
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References
- "The Green Beauty Guide;" Julie Gabriel; 2008 Cleveland Clinic: Understanding the Ingredients in Skin Care Products.The Daily Green: Homemade Skin Care RecipesCare2: DIY Fruit Acid Skin Care
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aloe leaf,
cucumber,
facial,
home remedies,
honey,
lemon,
mask,
milk,
white clay
Location:
Ghana
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Spices that can help you lose weight
Spices as we know add incredible flavour and aroma to food, especially low-salt dishes where flavours can sometimes be lacking.
But do you know that they are necessities in the fight
against fat? Too often, they are
relegated to attractively labelled but rarely used bottles on revolving spice
racks. This is unfortunate, because using the right blend of these taste
enhancers produces delicious, low-calorie dishes that will make it easier to
stick with your new weight-loss-friendly eating habits.
The following are a list of
spices you can consider:
1
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Ginger and weight loss |
Fresh
ginger is not just used for fighting colds and the flu, but can enhance the flavours
of your cuisines without adding calories.
If
losing weight is on your list this year, you'll want to include ginger
since it naturally boosts metabolism. If you experienced an unbearable cough
from the vog, ginger tea will give you relief. Ginger contains phenols and
volatile oils which assist the body with detoxification.
Ginger
even boosts circulation which can be a dilemma for many with diabetes. Studies
have indicated that fresh ginger root is a natural anti-inflammatory. If
you have any digestive problems or feel nauseated from travel sickness ginger
can provide relief.
The
easiest way is to make a tea from hot water poured onto some grated fresh
ginger. If you would like to sweeten it, add some stevia. However, stay away
from artificial sweeteners. If you have diabetes, do not add honey as it will
increase your blood sugar.
Labels:
chilie,
garlic,
ginger,
Health tips,
spicies,
weight loss
Location:
Ghana
Saturday, September 21, 2013
12 Ways to Show your Partner You Care
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By: Cucan Pemo
There are hundreds of articles and websites devoted to making sure that your partner knows that you love them. However, many of these articles are filled with trite expressions of love that seem clichéd when they're overused. To really show your partner that you care, you need better guidelines and better advice. Here is some advice that you can actually use.
1. Make coffee/tea in the morning
When you're both waking up in the morning, one of the first things on your minds is probably some
Africa's man of the millennium: Dr Kwame Nkrumah
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Kwame Nkrumah, (21 September 1909 – 27 April 1972) |
He was the leader of Ghana and its predecessor state, the Gold Coast, from 1951 to 1966. Overseeing the nation's independence from British colonial rule in 1957, Nkrumah was the first President of Ghana and the first Prime Minister of Ghana. An influential 20th-century advocate of Pan-Africanism, he was a founding member of the Organization of African Unity and was the winner of the Lenin Peace Prize in 1963. He saw himself as an African Lenin.
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Kwame Nkrumah |
Early life and education
Kwame Nkrumah was born in
1909 in Nkroful, Gold
Coast. Nkrumah studied to be a teacher
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
8 Home Facial Remedies (do-it-yourself)
For All Skin Types
Brighten:
Cut a slice of ripe papaya and remove the seeds and
pulp (save the pulp for a snack later—it’s great for digestion). Rub the inside
of the papaya peel on your cleansed face, focusing on lines around the mouth
and eyes, crow’s feet, thinning temples, neck and hands.Let it dry for 15 to
20 minutes, then rinse with tepid water. This mask can be done twice a week. The enzymes in papaya ex-foliate repair sun damage, diminish age spots and
smooth skin. Your skin will look brighter, with a more polished finish.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
How to keep your teeth white naturally
Benefits of Drinking Warm Lemon Water Every Morning
10 Benefits of Drinking Warm Lemon Water Every Morning
1) Aids Digestion. Lemon juice flushes out unwanted materials and toxins from the body. It’s atomic composition is similar to saliva and the hydrochloric acid of digestive juices. It encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid that is required for digestion. Lemons are also high in minerals and vitamins and help loosen ama, or toxins, in the digestive tract. The digestive qualities of lemon juice help to relieve symptoms of indigestion, such as heartburn, belching and bloating. The American Cancer Society actually recommends offering warm lemon water to cancer sufferers to help stimulate bowel movements.
2) Cleanses Your System / is a Diuretic. Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials in part because lemons increase the rate of urination in the body. Therefore toxins are released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy. The citric acid in lemons helps maximize enzyme function, which stimulates the liver and aids in detoxification.
3) Boosts Your Immune System. Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great for fighting colds. They’re high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) found in lemons demonstrates anti-inflammatory effects, and is used as complementary support for asthma and other respiratory symptoms plus it enhances iron absorption in the body; iron plays an important role in immune function. Lemons also contain saponins, which show antimicrobial properties that may help keep cold and flu at bay. Lemons also reduce the amount of phlegm produced by the body.
4) Balances pH Levels. Lemons are one of the most alkalizing foods for the body. Sure, they are acidic on their own, but inside our bodies they’re alkaline (the citric acid does not create acidity in the body once metabolized). Lemons contain both citric and ascorbic acid, weak acids easily metabolized from the body allowing the mineral content of lemons to help alkalize the blood. Disease states only occur when the body pH is acidic. Drinking lemon water regularly can help to remove overall acidity in the body, including uric acid in the joints, which is one of the primary causes of pain and inflammation.
5) Clears Skin. The vitamin C component as well as other antioxidants helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes and it helps to combat free radical damage. Vitamin C is vital for healthy glowing skin while its alkaline nature kills some types of bacteria known to cause acne. It can actually be applied directly to scars or age spots to help reduce their appearance. Since lemon water purges toxins from your blood, it would also be helping to keep your skin clear of blemishes from the inside out. The vitamin C contained in the lemon rejuvenates the skin from within your body.
6) Energizes You and Enhances Your Mood. The energy a human receives from food comes from the atoms and molecules in your food. A reaction occurs when the positive charged ions from food enter the digestive tract and interact with the negative charged enzymes. Lemon is one of the few foods that contain more negative charged ions, providing your body with more energy when it enters the digestive tract. The scent of lemon also has mood enhancing and energizing properties. The smell of lemon juice can brighten your mood and help clear your mind. Lemon can also help reduce anxiety and depression.
7) Promotes Healing. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), found in abundance in lemons, promotes wound healing, and is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of healthy bones, connective tissue, and cartilage. As noted previously, vitamin C also displays anti-inflammatory properties. Combined, vitamin C is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of good health and recovery from stress and injury.
8) Freshens Breath. Besides fresher breath, lemons have been known to help relieve tooth pain and gingivitis. Be aware that citric acid can erode tooth enamel, so you should be mindful of this. No not brush your teeth just after drinking your lemon water. It is best to brush your teeth first, then drink your lemon water, or wait a significant amount of time after to brush your teeth. Additionally, you can rinse your mouth with purified water after you finish your lemon water.
9) Hydrates Your Lymph System. Warm water and lemon juice supports the immune system by hydrating and replacing fluids lost by your body. When your body is deprived of water, you can definitely feel the side effects, which include: feeling tired, sluggish, decreased immune function, constipation, lack of energy, low/high blood pressure, lack of sleep, lack of mental clarity and feeling stressed, just to name a few.
10) Aids in Weight Loss. Lemons are high in pectin fibre, which helps fight hunger cravings. Studies have shown people who maintain a more alkaline diet, do in fact lose weight faster. I personally find myself making better choices throughout the day, if I start my day off right, by making a health conscious choice to drink warm lemon water first thing every morning.
Source: tastyyummies
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Saturday, September 14, 2013
Show off your curves
Some of us have natural curves, and many times, I see my fellow curvy sisters dressing inappropriately for their size. Here are a few tips that every curvy/plus size woman must bear in mind.
Wear clothes that are your true size - Clothes that are too big can actually make you look larger and sloppy. Clothes that are too small will make you look uncomfortable, and trust me, no one wants to see your undergarments. Don’t force yourself into certain types of clothing.
Friday, September 13, 2013
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