Tips to remain slim

• First of all we must be determined to remain slim and work towards it. Develop a mind set towards it.
• Set realistic goals.
• Make lifestyle changes like giving up alcohol, smoking, avoiding fatty food, refined food,...
• Include fresh foods as far as possible as processed foods tend to contain high level of salt and sugar
• Do not expect immediate results.
• Never go for crash diets instead reduce weight gradually and slowly.
• Never skip meals as you tend to eat more, the next meal. Do not skip breakfast in particular.
• Include lot of fiber in your diet as it gives a feeling of fullness, thereby preventing you from gorging spicy and fatty food.
• Nuts contain lot of fiber .They are satisfying and cause people to eat less at meal time.
• Take warm lime juice mixed with honey the first thing in the morning.
• Go for skimmed milk.
• As far as possible avoid weight loss supplements.
• When you have cravings for sweets, take a fruit instead.
• When you have cravings for certain type of food like chocolates or ice cream, once in a while, you can take in small quantities .
• Take fruits and vegetables which has lot of water content like watermelons, cucumbers and white pumpkin..
• Keep yourself engaged as boredom leads to overeating.
• Drink lot of water, at least 8 glasses per day.
• Use the stairs instead of lift. Park the car a little far away and walk to your office. Use every opportunity to be physically active.
• Walk, Walk and Walk as much as possible .Even if you are busy, go for walk at least 5 days a week.
• Aerobic exercise like jogging, swimming, cycling, running accelerates weight loss. Consult a physician before starting any weight loss program.. Aerobic exercise combined with healthy eating will certainly help in weight reduction.
• Make your exercise session enjoyable.
• Keep yourself free of stress
• Finally, weight loss is a slow process, so do not get disappointed and give up

Helpful Tips on Eye Care

With so many of us spending lots of time in front of the computer every day it comes to no surprise that research is showing a rise in visual problems. What can one do? First, it’s important to find out how you can protect your eyes through eye health exams and by making a few minor changes in your computer viewing habits.

Here are some helpful Eye Care Tips -

Positioning is everything
Correct positioning of your computer, keyboard and typing copy is essential. Your screen should be positioned about an arm’s length from your eyes and 20 degrees below eye level. Consider foot and wrist rests for added comfort.

Lighting can make all the difference
Room lighting should be diffuse, not direct, to reduce glare and reflections from your screen. Look into an internal or external glare screen and be sure to set your colour, contrast and brightness levels to suit you.

A little extra help for your glasses
Anti-reflective coatings on the lenses of your glasses can be applied by your optometrist to reduce discomfort and to ease reduced vision from bright and/or flickering light sources such as VDTs and fluorescent lights. And don’t forget, your doctor of optometry can talk to you about eyeglasses designed specifically for people who use computers a lot.

Take time out, our 20-20-20 rule
Step I :-
After every 20 minutes of looking into the computer screen, turn your
head and try to look at any object placed at least 20 feet away. This
changes the focal length of your eyes, a must-do for the tired eyes.

Step II :-
Try and blink your eyes for 20 times in succession, to moisten them.

Step III :-
Time permitting of course, one should walk 20 paces after every 20 minutes
of sitting in one particular posture. Helps blood circulation for the entire body.

It’s all in the blinking
Did you know that on average we blink 12 times per minute? But wait, did you know that when we’re on the computer we only blink 5 times per minute? That can add up to dry eyes. Relieve the discomfort by using artificial tear drops or gels and remember to blink!

Palming
Sit straight at your workstation and rub your palms against each other till you feel them warm. The warmth of your palms helps soothe and relax tired eyes. Then, lightly cup your eyes with your palms and relax for 60 seconds. Count the seconds in your mind. Repeat this exercise two to three times whenever your eyes feel tired, or as often as you want. While palming, you can either rest your elbows on your desk or keep away from the desk and cup your eyes. Both ways are fine.

Splash water on your face
During breaks, splash water on your face while closing your eyes. This has an overall relaxing effect and helps you feel refreshed.

Use tea bags

Keep two used tea bags in the refrigerator before you leave for work. Once you are home, place the tea bags on your eyes for a few minutes as you relax. This not only soothes tired eyes, but also reduces puffiness.

Eat healthy
Incorporate Vitamins A, C, and E on a daily basis; eat citrus fruits, green leafy veggies, tomatoes, spinach, poultry and dairy products. Pack a box of chopped carrots, cucumber and fresh fruits and munch in-between meals at the office.

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WEAK NAILS:

• To strengthen and shine nails, combine 2 tsp. salt, 2 tsp. castor oil, and 1 tsp. wheat germ oil and mix thoroughly. Pour into bottle. Shake before using. To use, rub a small amount into your nails. Leave on 3-5 minutes and tissue off. Follow up with more plain castor oil, if desired.