How Water Improves Your Body & Beauty

 

Not drinking enough water can increase the probability of health problems and make you look dull.  If you feel weak and your body feels dehydrated, consider drinking more water than you usually drink.  A lack of water in the body causes health disorders.
The effect of water on the body
Water makes up about 71 percent of the body.  It is found in all the tissues and cells that make up the body; it is important for the functioning of organs.
Most of the body’s systems, such as the circulatory system, work with the aid of water.  Our brains and the hormone system is dependent on proper water balance.  It is impossible for a person to survive for more than two weeks without water.  A lack of water causes serious damage to the body within a few days.
What amount of water is essential for the body?
The amount of water needed for proper body function depends on your weight and nutrition.  One liter of water is recommended for every 23-24 kg of bodyweight.
If you weigh about 50 kilograms, you should consume more than 2 liters of water each day to maintain health and good feelings.  The amount of water you require may also vary according to the types of foods and beverages you consume.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are made up of about 90 percent water and supply the body with a lot of water.  If you consume plenty of healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables, and beverages such as fresh fruit juice then you may need to drink less water.
Health problems associated with a lack of water
When you are not drinking enough water, your body gets dehydrated.  Feeling thirsty is the first symptom of a dehydrated body.  It is essential that you carry a water bottle everywhere you go, whether its work or school.
A lack of water can cause serious illnesses such as disorders of the excretory system and kidney disorders.  Moreover, a lack of water can cause problems in food digestion and lead to constipation.  On hot days, you may feel dizzy or get headaches.
As tap water contains many chemicals it is recommended that you filter water before drinking it.
Water is a vital element in maintaining the health and beauty of the body.  Consuming adequate amounts of water keeps the skin hydrated and makes it firm.  As a result, you look healthy and have beautiful skin.

A Full Body Homemade Spa Treatment

You don’t necessarily have to run to an expensive spa every time you want to pamper your body and your soul. There are lovely home-made packs that you can use to beat the summer heat, and all these can be easily prepared at home with some easily available ingredients. While at the spa a full body treatment in which packs are applied to your face, to your hair and to the rest of your body will nearly cost three to five hundred dollars, doing the same at home will cost you no more than $20. Here is how you need to go about it. The face pack You’ll need one cucumber, a cup of oatmeal and two spoons of yogurt to prepare this face pack. Grate the cucumber and make a fine paste of oatmeal using some water. Mix in both these ingredients along with the yogurt and leave this face mask on your skin for about twenty minutes before you rinse it off. This face pack has a real cool and pleasing effect on your skin. The cucumber acts as an anti-astringent, the oatmeal provides the necessary moisture and yogurt which contains a lot of lactic acid does the anti aging job. If your skin is sun burnt then you can also add some almond paste to this recipe, as it helps in lightening the skin tone. A pack for your hair Henna natural hair care product that has a deep conditioning effect on your hair. To make this pack, make some henna paste using henna powder and water, and when you have beaten it to a smooth consistency, mix in one egg white and 2tbsp. of olive oil into it. Spread it all over your hair, and keep it on for 30 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water. Apart from its conditioning properties, henna also has some astringent properties which help in cleaning off the oil buildup on the scalp. For best results, buy henna powder which is completely natural and does not contain any chemical additives. A full body scrub For this all you need is the pulp of a medium size papaya, about 2tbsp. of coffee powder and about half a cup of whole wheat flour. Mix together all the things along with some water and rub it gently on your skin. Because of its exfoliating properties, which help in removing the dead skin, this recipe is quite helpful in removing sun tan as well. The coffee powder does the job of detoxing the skin.

How to Add Body to Hair

 Big, bouncy, beautiful hair is an accessory that every female, no matter what age desires. Unfortunately, some of us weren't born with the luscious locks that have natural body and volume. For those that were born with a baby fine or limp mane don't fret, there are plenty of products and tested techniques that will help your hair attain the body you want.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Styling Product
• Round/Paddle Brush
• Blow dryer
• Large Curling Iron

How to Add Body to Hair

1. Get a good haircut. If your hair is fine or flat, ask your stylist for a shorter haircut that is layered. This will add natural bounce to your hair instantly.
   
   
   
2. Use body inducing shampoo and conditioning products. Because shampooing and conditioning are the first steps in the hair styling process, it is important that you use products that will facilitate your goal. Avoid products that claim to add moisture, they often leave a heavy residue on your hair, weighing it down. Instead, use a lightweight cleansing shampoo and conditioner that rids your hair of excess oil and build-up. There are also a variety of volumizing shampoos and conditioners on the market; try purchasing sample sizes to determine which ones work best for you.
   
   
3. Apply the proper product(s) to your hair before styling. Try products that claim to texturize, thicken or add volume to your hair. It may take some time to figure out what product works best for you, but when you do find that perfect product, apply it to your roots before styling for optimal body.
   
   
   
4. Utilize the proper styling tools. The thickness and texture of your hair will determine the tools you will need to attain body. Most people should begin by blow-drying their hair with a round or large paddle brush. First, section off your hair to focus on one area at a time. Using whatever brush you prefer, blow dry your hair while using your brush to pull it towards the ceiling. If you have naturally tamed hair, you can section it off with rollers and then blow dry. Once your hair is dry, determine if it needs additional styling. Big barreled curling irons are also a great way to smooth hair will adding body.

How to Dress to Flatter Body Type

How to Dress to Flatter Body Type

All women are beautiful, not just those picture-perfect models, actresses and singers on the cover magazines. One of the reasons all women are beautiful is because they all come in different shapes and sizes. Not one woman is exactly like another; each woman is unique and special. Despite this, most women want to look their best. One way to do this is dress in a manner that will make your specific shape and size look great. Follow these guidelines any will you be able to dress to flatter your body type.

Instructions

Apple Shaped

1. Buy blouses that fit you at your bust. Make sure they don't cling to your body. Wrap-around tops work well for your shape. Choose jackets that have long lapels.
   
   
2. Avoid empire-waist tops and turtlenecks. V-neck, boat and collared tops usually work best. Experiment with light and bright colors for you shirts and blouses.
   
   
3. Wear darker colored pants and skirts. To hide excessive weight in your middle, wear higher waistlines. Purchase pants that wide-legged.
   

Pear Shaped

4. Wear black tops and blouses that will make you look slimmer. Try sleeveless t-shirts and tops. Experiment with different looks that brings the eye upward.
   
   
5. Draw the eyes up by wearing tops with patterns and color. Wide necklines will have the same effect. Dresses and skirts should fall at your knee. Avoid anything that is clingy.
   
   
6. Low-rise pants are a great choice for the woman who is pear shaped. Avoid pants with side pockets; they will only emphasis your hips. Wide or boot cut pants will draw the eye away from your hips.
   

Plus-Size

7. Wear clothes that fit. Oversized clothes only add bulk and make you look larger. Look for tops and blouses that have details at the neckline to bring the eye to your face.
   
   
8. Patterns are fine as long as they match your body size. Try vertical stripes that are proportionate to your body size to make the eye look up and down instead of side to side.
   
   
9. Choose outfits that are monotone. All clothing should have some stretch to it. Find the smallest part of your waist and accentuate this area with a belt.
   
   

Boyish Figure

10. Buy baby doll blouses and dresses with ruffles and details around your bust. Bring attention to your shoulders, neck and face by wearing spaghetti straps and tank tops.
    
    
11. Shop for clothing that will define your waist. Experiment with different types of belts that will bring attention to your curves. Lots of color, textures and patterns look great on you.
    
    
12. Look for clothing that will make you look taller; avoid cropped tops and t-shirts. Skirts look great on women with boyish figures. Avoid boot cut pants and jeans; wear straight leg pants instead.

Get a hottest body like Bipasha Basu

Bipasha Basu reveals how being called fat changed her attitude to fitness

The 31-year-old, who features on the cover of Vogue India's September issue, says being called fat was a final slap of awakening. She started with research, reading about fitness, testing, trying out methods and routines and enforcing strict dietary restrictions to achieve the zero-flab toned-body.

"I cut out rice completely. I love it, but I don’t understand proportions when it comes to rice, so I cut it out, and that works for me," said the actress, who now eats rice only once a year on her birthday, Jan 7.

The doe-eyed actress, who has 75,000-odd followers on Twitter, is also confident of a strong inning in the Hindi film industry with her new looks.

"I have a few years left in me... This industry is hard on women, but new Indian actresses have changed so much that it is difficult to let them leave. And I think I’m looking my best now," she said.