Tips to clear acne scars

41. Apply coconut water on acne-scar to lighten them. Coconut water is very beneficial for lessening even chicken pox scars if use in initial stage. It is the most popular grandma recipe for reducing acne scars.

42. Anti-oxidants present in vitamin E oil helps heal pimples fast. Mix aloe vera juice with vitamin E oil to apply on pimple marks to lighten them.

43. Bend over a hot pot to take steam to remove the deep seated grime and dust inside your skin
pores. This process minimises the oiliness of skin to prevent pimples from breaking out.

44. Mix lavender oil in water in 1/10 ratio. Lavender oil has anti fungal qualities that aid in healing acne, eczema, patches very effectively.   All teens must follow this herbal remedy at least once a week for preventing and curing pimples.

45. Mix 2 spoons of lemon juice with one spoon of fine cinnamon powder and apply on  the persistent acne and it marks. Cinnamon's anti-inflammatory properties help remove pimple and lighten its marks gradually on continuous usage of this beauty treatment.

46. 2 spoons of multani mitti with 2 spoons of almond oil, raw turmeric paste and lemon juice face mask helps to cure pimples very effectively. This beauty tip makes pimple marks light and less visible on regular usage.

47. Lemon juice and rose water mix is an ideal cure for preventing pimple break out. This skin toner is best suited to oily and acne-prone skin.

48. Cook 2-3 teas bags and mix them with dried basil leaves and smear this mix on your face.

49. Mix red sandalwood(raktchandan) and turmeric with milk and then smear this anti-bacterial and skin-whitening mask on face to treat acne and its scars too.

50. Mix one spoon  of  besan(gram flour) and half spoon of dried neem leaves and raw milk and leave this resultant paste it on your face for one hour. Ideal face pack for banishing acne and keeping your skin oil-free.

CAN MONEY BUY HAPPINESS

 CAN MONEY BUY HAPPINESS

When we are asked this question, most of us are temp

ted to answer 'Yes!' although we know that people who have millions of dollars are not necessarily happier than us. Few of us have not wondered how life would be if we were 'crorepatis'. We'd live in a bigger house, have a nicer car, and we'd be happy.

Then. What about now John Lennon once said 'Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans.' You're running around trying to earn more money, waiting for that deal to get made, that contract to come through and before you know it, you've lived your life without enjoying or appreciating it.

Money can help you afford nicer things, but it cannot make you happier. True, abject poverty can be depressing. You would be hard pressed to find happiness if you are struggling to make ends meet, don't have enough money for food or shelter, cannot keep warm during the winter or cool during the summer. But if you are earning enough, have a comfortable lifestyle, have a family that loves you, are healthy and intelligent, count yourself lucky.

Want proof Think back to a time when you got something you wanted. Perhaps it was admission to a good college or a great job. You were on a high when you got that appointment letter, and that high lasted for weeks, maybe months. Then you started coming back to earth, and a couple of years later you are once again sitting with the rest of the office gang grumbling about the bad work conditions, your boss and nasty co-workers.

It's the same with money. A sudden windfall will give you a high, but once your feet find the ground, you're back to square one. If you get rich by commuting long hours to your office, working late into the night and neglect your friends and partner, you will find that you are not that happy as a person who may make less money than you do, but who spends time with his family, goes for more vacations with them and doesn't mind kicking up his legs and taking life easy every now and then.

Happiness is all a question of attitude. Study has shown that married people tend to be happier than single ones, though the singles seem to be out having all the fun. Fun is short-lived, while the security of a happy marriage is very fulfilling. This does not apply if you are unhappily married though. Singles are far happier than those trapped in unhappy marriages.

Surprisingly, studies have shown that couples with children are no happier than couples that choose not to have children.

So how happy are you really While we are always told to count are blessings, we don't really do so, and even if we do, we don't put any value or price on our blessings. Here's how you can calculate how rich you really are, in terms of happiness.

Start with your basic annual salary and then add your earnings as shown below:

Being female, 10k - Yes, studies have shown that women on the whole tend to be happier than men, perhaps because they have less of a desire to excel monetarily.

Aged 49 to 70 years, 10k - Older people tend to be more content than youngsters.

Happily married, 70k

Remarried after a divorce, 50k - Add this to the 70k


Work part-time, 30k - You have more time for yourself and for things that really matter.

Love your job, 30k - You spend 2/3rds of your day, and your life, at your job. If you love it, you will be happier than if you dislike it and are working only for the money.

Small commute, 10k

And now, deduct the following from your salary
Commute of an hour or more by car - 30k, by train - 70k
Serious illness - 200k
Recently lost loved one - 170k
Unhappily married - 150k

So remember, real joy is a choice. You can choose to be happy, even without that huge bank balance.

Copper T

Copper T is a very effective method of contraception. Its success rate in preventing pregnancy is high. It is inserted high in the uterus by a physician,and is effective for about 10 years. It does not provide protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Read here to know all about Copper T.

If you are wondering what contraception to opt for, perhaps you should consider the Copper T. Read on to find out if this would be suitable for you.

(This article is intended to provide general information, and should not serve as a substitute for a physician's advice.)


The Copper T 380A intrauterine device (IUD) is one of the most effective, long-acting reversible contraceptives available. It is inserted high in the uterus by a physician, and provides enhanced contraceptive protection for up to ten years.


Copper IUDs actually prevent fertilization by reducing the number and viability of sperm reaching the egg, and by impeding the number and movement of eggs into the uterus. It is believed that the continuous release of copper from the coils and sleeves of the Copper T 380A into the uterine cavity enhances the contraceptive effect of the IUD.


Effectiveness

The annual pregnancy rate of users of the Copper T 380A is well below 1%. In actual use during the first year, the Copper T 380A IUD is more effective than most other IUDs, oral contraceptives, condoms and barrier methods. The effectiveness of the Copper T 380A
IUD is related to age, with pregnancy rates decreasing for older women.


Duration of Effectiveness

The US Food and Drug Administration first approved the Copper T 380A for a duration of four years. In 1989, the FDA extended the period of efficacy to six years. On the basis of further data, in 1991 the US FDA approved use of the Copper T 380A for eight years and in 1994, the period of use was extended to ten years!


Shelf Life

The shelf life of the Copper T 380A IUD is seven years. If the date on the individual IUD sterilized packaging has expired, the device and its inserter should be discarded.


Tarnishing of Copper

Copper-bearing IUDs may show discoloration in their sterile packaging, but this should not cause alarm. The copper tarnishes because air passes through the sterile IUD package, causing a film to form on the surface. If the package is not damaged, and the expiration date on the package has not passed, the IUD will be sterile even if the copper on the device is tarnished.


Prevalence of Use

Worldwide, the IUD is the most widely used reversible contraceptive.
IUD use varies from country to country, reflecting differences in culture, availability, and choice of contraceptives, attitudes and training of providers, and fertility goals of women. In Scandinavia, 20 to 40 percent of contraceptive users have IUDs, while about 60 million Chinese women use IUDs.


Return of Fertility

The contraceptive effect offered by the Copper T 380A IUD is reversed when the device is removed. Conception rates following removal for planned pregnancy are normal, with rates of successful planned pregnancy unaffected by duration of IUD use.

Ideal Candidates for Copper T380A IUDs

The Copper T 380A IUD is recommended for women who:

have had at least one child;
are in mutually monogamous relationships; (IUDs do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases)
have no history of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID);
choose not to use hormonal contraceptives.

Women Who Should NOT Use Copper T380A IUDs

The Copper T 380A IUD should not be inserted in a woman who:

is pregnant or is suspected to be pregnant;
still retains a previously inserted IUD;
has a suspected malignancy or abnormality of the genital tract
had postpartum or post-abortion infection in the past three months;
has Wilson's disease or a known allergy to copper;
has genital actinomycosis.
has a sexually transmitted disease (STD) including a lower genital tract infection, such as gonorrhea or chlamydia;
is at a high risk for STDs because she or her partner has multiple sexual partners;
has acute pelvic inflammatory disease or a history of pelvic inflammatory disease;
has conditions associated with increased susceptibility to infections with microorganisms. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, leukemia, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), and intravenous drug abuse.

If a woman cannot predict whether she or her partner will be in a monogamous relationship, she should adopt another contraceptive. A woman at risk for a sexually transmitted disease may also be at risk for transmission of the HIV virus; she should have her partner use a condom, since an IUD does not protect against AIDS.

Side Effects and Complications

Most women have some bleeding following insertion of an IUD, and menstrual cramps may worsen. Cramping is more severe in the first few months after insertion and usually diminishes over time. Menstrual bleeding may be heavier and longer than usual, and bleeding between menstrual periods can occur during the first two or three months after insertion. These side effects decrease over time. Copper IUD use may also induce iron deficiency in some women; this condition may be treated with iron supplements.

EXCESSIVE BODY HAIR

If you have excessive hair all over your body, you may need to combine various methods of hair removal. Here are some practical solutions.

'What is a full body wax'. I seem to have a lot of hair in various places, and I don't think that waxing would be efficient. I was considering laser hair removal but it is very costly, and I don't even think that would be efficient enough. But for now is there anything that I could do at all Please help me..

A full-body wax means just what it implies hair removal from the entire body, including the arms, underarms, back, chest (if required), stomach, genital region and legs.

Here's what you can do:

Stick with waxing your arms, underarms and legs regularly. You could go in for a bikini wax once a month if you can take the pain, or you can shave your genital region once a week, after making sure the hair has been softened with soap for at least five minutes before shaving. Follow up with moisturiser.

Laser hair removal is indeed very costly, but there is really no other method of permanent hair removal. You could also consider electrolysis, but laser is a newer and superior method, and you could consider going in for this for small areas at a time, over a span of a few years. Hairy sideburns/forehead for example can be removed by laser therapy while you can thread your upper lip, chin and eyebrows.

Face

An interesting product is out in the markets in America, called Hair Off. This is a facial buffer-like hair remover. It is a three-inch tool that performs in the same manner as a pumice stone. You attach a fine sandpaper-like paper on the surface and gently scrub dry, hairy facial skin with it. The hair comes off along with any dead skin. Also, in-growths are not formed and your skin feels smooth. It costs approximately 5 dollars (less than Rs. 250) at CVS, and paper refills are also available definitely a good option for removal of facial hair.

Bleaching is always a preferable option to waxing facial hair, but if you have a lot of facial hair and are dark skinned, the hair will show nevertheless, and it is best to get the hair off by laser therapy or by trying Hair Off. Don't use hair removal creams on the face.

Stomach, Chest and Back

For hair on your stomach and back, use a hair removal lotion if you ever need to wear clothing that reveals these areas. These area is normally mostly covered, so only every once in a while, like if you are going for a beach holiday or wearing a sari, you can consider using hair removal lotion. Remember that hair removal lotions are not always suitable for regular use, and should preferably be used only occasionally.

On a regular basis apply a besan, haldi and curd mixture to your stomach and back (if hairy) and scrub off with your hands when the mixture dries on your skin. You may need someone to help you with your back.

Remove hair from your nipples by cutting it off. You can also use Face Off on your nipples. Make sure you are gentle.

Pumice Stone

Use a pumice stone on your legs everyday. This not only helps reduce hair growth over a period of time but also helps prevent in-growths caused by waxing. When using a pumice stone remember to scrub your skin with gentle motions, after applying soap and water. Scrubbing your skin too hard will cause bruising.

Using a pumice stone as a method for hair removal as opposed to using it for combating in-growths is most effective when used on areas that you do not wax or shave. So you scrub your stomach with a pumice stone gently everyday, and over a period of time the hair-growth will diminish.