Friday, July 20, 2018

Beauty Benefits Of Lemon

Sumi Singh July 20, 2018 2 Comments

Lemon is one of the most common kitchen ingredients, used both in cooking as well as beauty regimens. You might love lemonade and lemon chicken, but your skin and hair love lemons even more—they have an amazing range of beauty benefits. Did you know that the tangy lemon is actually a powerhouse of benefits? For centuries, lemon has been used to cure a multiple number of diseases and ailments. Lemons are the citrusy fruits that bring to mind the images of warm summer holidays, the beautiful sunshine and the sweet smile of children enjoying their lemonades. The refreshing lemons are filled with lots of nutrient goodness. They work wonders for your skin health. In this article, we will discuss howlemonscan give your skin a transformation. Lemon is a common household item. There are endless uses of lemon for skin. You can apply lemon on face to get white skin that is free of acne, scars and blemishes.

Here are some amazing benefits of Lemon-

1. Heal Acne-

Lemon is an incredibly powerful anti acne face mask ingredient. It’s got antiseptic and antibacterial properties that enable it to fight off and kill acne causing germs and bacteria both inside the body and outside the skin.

Squeeze some fresh lemon juice extract and dilute it with some water. Apply it on the affected area with the help of a cotton pad. You can leave it for about fifteen minutes and then wash off with clean cold water
Drink a glass of filtered water mixed with freshly squeezed juice from 1/2 of a lemon and 1 tsp honey first thing in the morning to help clear off acne by cleansing your system.

2. Lighten Freckles-

Freckles, a common sign of sun-damaged skin, can be a beauty concern for both men and women. Lemon juice has skin-lightening and bleaching properties that can lighten the freckles and even make them disappear over time.

Gently massage the affected skin areas with freshly extracted lemon juice for 5 minutes. wait another 10 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water. Do this twice daily.
Alternatively, prepare a paste with juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon of beaten yogurt and a little honey. Apply this paste on the affected areas. Allow it to dry on its own, then rinse it off with cool water. use this treatment once daily.

3. Skin Brightner-

Citric acid, a potent alpha hydroxy acid found in lemons, is a natural bleaching agent. It visibly lightens your skin tone a few shades lighter.

Add 2 tbsp of lemon juice to 3 tbsp of water, mix it well and apply it on the entire face and neck. Leave it on for 30 minutes and wash it off with cold water. Repeat this procedure daily to attain greater results within a short span of time. If you want t,o you can even add a tbsp honey to this mixture, this will help in decreasing any kind of skin irritation.
Simply soak a cotton ball in diluted lemon juice and apply it all over your face. Do this twice everyday to lighten skin. If you’re lightening dry skin, do this every other day to prevent over drying out.

4. Whitens Yellow Teeth-

If you are self-conscious about your yellow teeth and want a shiny, sparkling white smile, lemon is your answer. Its bleaching property helps whiten yellow teeth and save your hard-earned money that you might have spent buying expensive teeth-whitening products.

Mix baking soda and lemon juice, and apply it to your teeth with a clean Q-tip. Then, use your toothbrush to scrub your teeth and rinse. It's way cheaper than going to your dentist's office.

Alternatively, Rub a fresh lemon peel all over your teeth. Wait for a couple of minutes, then rinse your mouth with warm water. Do this once daily.

5.skin exfoliating-

The alpha hydroxy acids in lemon exfoliates skin by breaking the bonds between dead cells and the skin surface. Lemon scrounges off dead cells and flaky skin even from deep inside skin pores by dislodging dead cells trapped within.

Take few lemon peels and place them in hot sun for 6 hours.Once they have completely dried, grind them to fine powder.Mix 1 tbsp of fine granulated sugar and coconut oil to this lemon peel powder.Mix it well and gently massage the scrub on your face and entire body for 2 minutes to exfoliate your dull and lifeless skin.Rinse well with warm water.Do not apply soaps or body wash immediately after using this body scrub.This lemon scrub leaves your skin lustrous, smooth and glowing.

Mix lemon juice sugar and water into a paste and rub it on the face.

6. Get Rid of Oily Skin-

Lemon juice is hailed as a must-use skin care ingredient. This home remedy is replete with skin-benefiting features that can effectively treat unsightly skin conditions and improve the overall health and appearance of your skin.

Mix one teaspoon of fresh lemon juice with one-half teaspoon of distilled water. Apply it on your skin using a cotton ball. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash your face with warm water.
Lemon juice can dryout your skin, so apply some oil-free moisturizer afterward.

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Thursday, July 19, 2018

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Sunday, July 8, 2018

Foods to avoid during this Monsoon

Sumi Singh July 08, 2018 3 Comments

The first water droplets of the monsoon make us relieved and joyous. This season can be a remedy of rashes we got due to prickly heat during the summer. But, we too need to be really careful during monsoon with regards to the food we intake and the activities we perform. There are certain health risks we can suffer due to monsoon. The rains are here. Though they provide a respite from the scorching summer heat, they also bring along various ailments. Mostly, monsoon related diseases arise due to consuming unhygienic food and water. If you avoid this, you can prevent several diseases.

Take a look at these foods which are best avoided during monsoons.

1. Fried Food- avoid heavy and oily food as it can lead to an upset stomach. Pakoras sold outside are extremely unhygienic and harmful for consumption as one cannot keep control on the contents used. As the rain lashes against the window, the urge to sit back with a hot cup of chai and pakoras is irresistible. But the high humidity during this season slows down digestion, making us all more prone to tummy upsets and bloating. Eating out brings on the added danger of water-borne bacterial and viral infections. Rainy weather brings along temptation for fried food but do not compromise on your health by heading to road side stalls. Instead try preparing pakoras and tikkis at home. Eating oily food outside can be dangerous to your health as they are cooked in an open environment, making them prone to infections.

2.White Rice- Consuming white rice leads to swelling and water retention. Since issues like water retention, lower immunity and weak digestive systems toll high during this season, you should be careful about what you consume. Opt for brown or unpolished rice.

Switch to brown rice it is healthier in all the senses especially during the monsoon season. Consuming white rice leads to water retention and lowers down your immunity it is better to avoid this rice during monsoon to be on the safe side.

3. Sea Food- If you are a non-vegetarian and have frequent cravings for fish/prawns, monsoon is not the ideal time for this delicacy as it is the breeding time for fish and prawns. However, you can consume chicken or meat to be on the safe side. If at all, you choose to eat seafood, make sure it is fresh and cooked well. Avoid sea food like fish, prawns, crabs etc during the monsoons. Since it is breeding season for these creatures now, fresh sea food is scarce, so you may end up having stomach infections or worse, food poisoning. So keep a lid firmly clamped down on any sushi cravings you have for the next couple of months.

4. Leafy Vegeies- Avoid leafy vegetables as they are grown in swamps and are not stored hygienically before they reach your house (or your tummy). Insects love to nest on broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower so avoid their consumption. It is a known fact the leafy vegetables are highly important for health. However, it is recommended to avoid consumption of leafy veggies during monsoon. The dampness, dirt and mud present in the leaves make these veggies susceptible to many germs, leading to different stomach infections. If it is musthave for someone, it is ideal to thoroughly wash them before cooking them. Leafy vegetables are grown in swamps and are not stored hygienically before they reach the consumer.

5. Fruit Juice From Local Vendors- Fruits or fresh juice sold by roadside vendors are usually cut in advance to make it convenient for them, which comes in contact with the contaminated air and there are high chances of being prone to fatal infections during this time. It is better to have the fresh juice made at home instantly. Anything served or kept in open environment during rainy season is highly contaminable and prone to fatal infections. Thus, one should avoid drinking fresh juices from local vendors and resort to either packed juices or beverages made of home set curd.

6. Chaat- Chaat is another roadside snack every Indian loves to relish. Chaat that includes gol gappas, bhel puri, dahi puri might be made with contaminated water. Chances of usage of contaminated water while making these snacks are high leading to infections. The chutney used in this chaats also need not be hygienic if the water used is infected. These infections can lead to diseases like diarrhea or jaundice. Everything in chaat is not healthy, one can choose healthy options to make chaat at home to avoid infections from roadside food and making it home gives one an option to choose healthy ingredients too. A hot plate of ragda pattice is exactly what we feel like eating in this weather. Yet not only is eating street food a big NO in this weather, it is also exactly the kind of food that will impact your slower digestion system in this weather. And foods like pani puri, where the tangy water is uncooked and served cold, are best avoided to prevent contracting diarrhoea.

7. Street Side Chinese Food- Street side Chinese food should be avoided be it any season. Chinese prepared during monsoon can be more harmful again due to usage of contaminated water and the dirt carried by flies on the road that gets in the food. High usage of artificial colours, ajinomoto, and stale oil is hidden with extra spices to make it look tasty and yummy. Today in India, every street has thelas selling Chinese food, it being cheap is consumed by people. Chinese food if prepared at home using healthy ingredients can avoid these health risks. Monosodium can be replaced by salt, one can use less spices, less oil to cook the food.

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Saturday, July 7, 2018

Attractions in Manali

Sumi Singh July 07, 2018 3 Comments

Manali is a picturesque town in Himachal Pradesh. A favoured destination for backpackers, travellers, and adventurers, this high-altitude town is a perfect place for all kinds of holidays. Manali, iS one of the top adventure travel destinations in India.It's ideal for spending time in the great outdoors, and many of these places to visit in Manali reflect the numerous activities that can be done in the area.

Manali has some popular trekking options like Hampta Pass, Bhrigu Lake, Deo Tibba Base Camp, etc., and other activities like camping, rafting can also be availed of here with great ease. It even has a number of ancient Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries with great religious significances, which is why it is just not a place for thrill-seekers, mountain-lovers and honeymoon couples, but also for devotees who come and visit the famous religious places here. When it comes to activities and experiences, the options in Manali are almost endless, and no matter which season you visit Manali in, disappointment is out of the question.

places in Manali every traveller must visit

1. Solang Valley- Solang valley is one the famous attraction in Manali. It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India 14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass, and is known for its summer and winter sport conditions. The sports most commonly offered are parachuting, paragliding, skating and zorbing. There are several hotels including budget and resorts to stay in Solang Valley. Tents are also available on rent for camping during summer. Resorts and hotels also offer tents for tourists.

2. Hadimba Temple- Hidimba was originally a demoness who fell in love with the second Pandava brother and then through great penance was crowned the glory of being a goddess. It is said that the temple is built on the spot where Hidimba sat meditating in honour of her hard penance. The Goddess Hadimba used to meditate within the confinements of the temple, where a stone idol of the deity that rises to a height of 60 centimeters is placed. This temple was constructed by Raja Bahadur Singh in a distinctive architectural style. The temple premises has a temple of Ghatotkacha, the son of Bhima and Hadimba and a hero of the Mahabharatha war, whose idol is made primarily of wood and lies 70 meters from the Hadimba temple.

Address:- Hadimba Temple Road, Old Manali, Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175131

3. Beas River- The Beas River also known as the Biás or Bias, is a river in north India. The river rises in the Himalayas in central Himachal Pradesh, India, and flows for some 470 kilometres to the Sutlej River in the Indian state of Punjab. When the backdrop is a large clearwater river, your pictures can never go unnoticed! Surrounded by timbered hills, this river is no doubt, every nature lover's delight. Not only has the River Beas attracted poets and sages, it has drawn interests of filmmakers, as well. The most famous movie shot here is Krrish (2006) starring Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra. The river rises 4,361 metres (14,308 ft) above sea-level on the southern face of Rohtang Pass in Kullu.

4. Naggar castle- A true reminder of the centuries old Pal Dynasty, the Naggar Castle is an ancient building that was built somewhere 500 hundred years in the past. It is believed that the prominent Naggar castle was built by Raja Sidh Singh of Kullu. Located in a small village known as Naggar, 21 km from Manali town, the Castle is among the popular tourist destinations in the region.

Facilities

Restaurant, Drive in, Intercom, Cable TV
Art Museum
Airport 32 kms, Manali 22 kms
24 hours power back-up facilities
Taxi on demand, Doctor on call
Debit/Credit Cards accepted
Public Washroom

ADDRESS : The Castle, Naggar, Distt. Kullu (H.P.)

5. Manu Temple- This magnificent temple is dedicated to the sage Manu, who is said to be the creator of the world and the writer of Manusmriti. The Manu Temple is located in old Manali, at a distance of three kilometers from the main market. Though this area is quite congested, the presence of the River Beas adds to its attraction. The temple is one of the prime attractions in Manali and is believed to be the same place where sage Manu meditated after stepping on earth. This place has a distinct historical background that appeals to most of the people who visit Manali. The popularity of this majestic temple lies in the fact that it is the only temple dedicated to Manu; so whoever visits Manali makes it a point to visit this temple. The travelers are advised to wear dresses covering the knees and shoulders, while inside the temple.

6. Jana Waterfall- The Jana Falls is surrounded by deodar trees, pine trees, apple orchards and spectacular snow-covered mountain peaks; this fall is a charming picnic spot. The first sight of the falls is quite hidden and will be a surprise for the visitor as the water unexpectedly rushes from a cluster of rocks overlooking a wooden bridge. This waterfall is at a distance of 11.5 KM from Nagar town. The road starts from Nagar Market centre and it goes up and after half KM you have to take right turn and pass through narrow Jungle road with tall pine trees and through Apple gardens0.
You can also enjoy a refreshing bath at this falls or you can even leisurely swim in the small pool of this falls. One can trek up the hill to reach the top of the hill which provides a better view of the waterfall and its lovely surroundings. The short trek up the hill is fairly easy.

7.Rohtang Pass- Rohtang Pass a gateway to Lahaul and Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh, remains one of the most spectacular destinations in the entire Kullu region. This picturesque pass is located around 51 kms away from Manali, at a height of 3980 meters, on Manali Keylong highway. This mountain slope is so beautiful that people from every corner of the country visit this place to take part in adventure sports such as skiing, ice-skating, paragliding, etc. The Rohtang Pass is open for tourist from April to October and the permission to travel on this highway is given by the Indian Army, once they clear the snow. The name Rohtang means 'ground of corpses' due to the number of people who lost their lives while crossing this difficult mountain range. It is located on the Pir Panjal Mountain Range of the Himalayas and serves as the gateway to Pangi and the valley of Leh. The Rohtang Pass is a natural divide between the humid Kullu Valley, which has a predominant Hindu culture and high altitude Lahaul and Spiti Calleys, which are predominantly Buddhist.

8. Vashist Temple- At a distance of 3.5 km from Manali Bus Stand, Vashist Temple in Manali is dedicated to sage Vashisht, the Kula guru of Lord Rama in the village Vashisht across the River Beas. It is among the most famous places to visit in Manali.The village of Vashisht was named after Rishi Vashisht one of the seven sages of Hindu. According to the legend, Rishi Vashisht was left depressed on finding out that his children had been killed by Vishwamitra. Rishi Vashisht tried to commit suicide by jumping into a river but the river refused to kill him. He then started a new life in the village here. The river which took the rishi to the village was named Vipasha, meaning freedom from bondage. The Vipasha River is now known as the Beas River.The Vashisht temple is believed to be more than 4000 years old. Inside the temple there is a black stone image of the Rishi wearing dhoti. The Vashist temple is decorated with excellent and beautiful carvings on wood. The interior of this temple is rather traditional which is ornamented with antique painting and figures.

9. Tibetan Monasteries-

At a distance of 250 m from Manali Bus Stand, The Tibetan Monastery is situated near the Mall in Manali. Tibetan Monastery is one of the oldest and famous places in Manali. Due to huge number of Tibetan population settled in Kullu & Manali area, Tibetan Monasteries has been set up. Tibetan Monasteries are one of the popular sightseeing places in Manali. There are three important Tibetan Monasteries in Manli - The Gadhan Thekchoking Gompa, Himalayan Nyingamapa Temple and the other one at Aleo on the left bank of Beas River. With a huge population of Tibetan people settled in the region of Kullu, several Tibetan Monasteries have been set up in Manali. The monasteries are rich in preserving the culture of the Tibetan people. The literature and the handicrafts of the people of Tibet are preserved in the Tibetan monasteries in Manali.

10. Kothi- Kothi is a small picturesque village near Manali, which has quickly turned into a major tourist region. The panoramic village of Kothi is renowned for its deep gorges through which the enchanting Beas river flows. Besides the fascinating gorges, Kothi also stands apart for its numerous geothermal springs, which shoot out of the rocks frequently. Kothi Village is a quaint village located about 15 kilometres away from Manali on the foothills of Rohtang Pass. The village is a perfect camping destination and draws tourists for adventure and recreational activities from all across the world. The magnificent view of the natural landscape surrounding the village enchants everyone exploring the location. Most trekkers on their way to Rohtang Pass often camp at the town. One can get a beautiful view of the snow-capped mountain peaks, River Beas and the glaciers. One of the most interesting features is the view of River Beas flowing through a deep, narrow gorge. The breathtaking sight is worth witnessing and capturing in photographs. Kothi Village is a perfect attraction for nature lovers.