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The Best Way To Improve Your Posture

Maybe these will helps you look instantly taller, slimmer, and more confident!

Stand tall

Keep your head straight over your neck, ears over shoulders so that you can look directly ahead without feeling tension in your neck. Your shoulders should be down and your back straight -- this will help prevent tension around the shoulders. Besides improved posture, you'll also look taller, slimmer and more confident, which gives a boost to your ego.

Tighten up your abs

Whether you're standing or sitting, you'll benefit from this posture corrector. Suck in your stomach muscles are far as possible and then partially release them so that you can still feel that the muscles are being worked. Repeatedly performing this exercise help to tone the stomach muscles, as well as limiting lower back pain.

Check your legs

Believe it or not, bad posture can start with your knees. Instead of locking or hyperextending your knees, keep them relaxed and just slightly bent, which will help bring your pelvis into a more neutral position. It is also important to balance your body weight equally on both legs. Stand with your feet slightly apart so you toes point almost straight ahead whether you're standing or walking.

Ditch the computer slump

When we're sitting at a computer, most of us give in to the urge to slump forwards. Instead of pushing your shoulders forward, aim to push them in a together and down action to limit shoulder and back pain. When you're typing, it's best to have your keyboard positioned so that you don't need to bend your elbows out to the side. Likewise, keep your mouse close to your computer so that your wrists as straight as possible. Neck and shoulder pain are very common if you frequently have to bend awkwardly to look at the screen.

Ergonomic deskwear

If your bad posture is due to spending long periods of time hunched over a computer, changing your equipment could go a long way towards rectifying the situation. Ergonomic chairs and desks can mean that less stress is being put on the wrong areas. Your office chair should provide adequate support for the lower part of your back and will be adjustable so that you can sit correctly. This isn't always the most practical option if you're reliant on your employer to foot the bill but it can make a big difference to your posture.

Be more active

One of the reasons why people who spend a lot of time working at a computer experience bad posture can be down to being inactive. Wherever possible, take regular breaks so that your body isn't compelled to be in the same position for hours on end. Exercise in general is also a good move. Do a variety of different exercises, including some for strength, some for flexibility, and some for 'core stability' (ones that stabilize the trunk). Walking is good and is free and easy; swimming is also helpful, and other more formal exercises such as Pilates, aqua aerobics, and Tai Chi can offer gentle and controlled exercise that is not stressful on the joints.

What causes poor posture?

People often feel that back problems only occur with lifting heavy objects, but often it is because of repetitive and awkward postures, or because a poor posture such as sitting slouched or twisted has been sustained for a long period or repeated over many days. Everyday activities like driving, spending a lot of time using a computer or telephone, and always carrying a shoulder bag or a heavy bag are all common culprits of bad posture.

Side effects of poor posture

Poor posture can have a range of consequences for your health. Most obviously there is the pain and discomfort associated with holding muscles in the wrong positions for extended periods of time. When sitting, people tend to slouch and form a 'C' posture with the head poking forwards and the back rounded. This posture flattens the lumbar curve, the curve in our lower back, and can lead to back ache. Bad posture can also lead to headaches and jaw pain because the head and shoulders are pushed forward.


Changing your posture can take some getting used to, especially if you've been adopting the wrong posture for years and it's become second nature. Fortunately it's something that can be rectified if you're willing to make the effort but don't dismiss persistent pain. Exercise and stretch and look after your health. If you have pain that is not resolving, visit your doctor to make sure nothing more serious is wrong.

The world’s most expensive perfumes

Perfume can make that necessary difference and non-verbally convey a lot about a person’s personality. Given the significance of perfumes in everyday apparel dress-up, the world’s most expensive perfumes not only sport mesmerizing fragrances but are bottled as beautiful as jewels.

1. Clive Christian Perfume

Price: $435,000
One of the most expensive valentine perfumes in the world, Clive Christian Perfume has such a majestic aroma that it can mesmerize anyone around you. The fragrance is such that people would start knowing you with this smell and hence will be your signature aroma. This was introduced 6 years ago but still holds a very strong position and is one of the most liked fragrances when we talk about the most memorable scents all over the world. Clive Christian costs $435,000, not just because of its splendid fragrance, but also because it in a bottle, which is decked in five-carat white diamond and decorated on an 18 carat-gold collar. This stunning pack is for $ 175,000 and the remaining $31,650 is for the perfume.

 

 

 

 

2. 18 Carats LUXE Edition Perfum

Price: $57,000
Perfumes are not only for women as everyone wants to smell good. The most expensive list of perfumes not only consist fragrances for women but also for men as 18 Carats LUXE Edition Perfume, which is the world’s second most expensive one for guys. Apart from the strong and amazing fragrance, the perfume is bottled in a very luxurious pack made of golden body with a diamond crown. The bottle is designed by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrence, which is only for privileged buyers and the bottle is available in 100 ml and can be refilled with the perfume.

 

 

 

3. Ora Ito’s fragrance

Price: $45,000
For the art lover who wants to indulge themselves in amazing fragrances, Guerlain is introducing the artistic edition of the fragrance Idylle. One of the world’s most demanded perfume Ora Ito’s fragrances is created by Thierry Wasser and the fragrance is dedicated for all the lovers. The scent is a blend of mild lilies, peonies and roses, which no lover can overlook. The fluidly designed bottle is crafted in 18 carat gold. The box is encased in bubble designed of beautiful and artistic Baccarat crystal and is further packed in a lacquered wood box.

 

 

 

4. Les Larmes Sacrées de Thebes of Baccarat

Price: $6,800
Another awesome fragrance from the house of Baccarat, the company known for producing crystal-encrusted bottles to pack exclusive perfume. This amazing scent was earlier launched in 1998 and was a huge success amongst the fairer sex and is known for its exclusive aroma. Baccarat is well known for designing some of the most astonishing perfume bottles in the world with entrenched crystals and stunning designs. The perfume is bottled in an amazing and unique pyramid shaped bottle and also a delightful and refined smell.

 

 

 

5. Ralph Lauren Perfume Notorious

Price: $3,540
The man best known for his Polo Ralph Lauren clothing brand, Ralph Lauren is not restricted to the clothing business but has also tried his hand on different fragrances. The American fashion designer has launched a super premium called “Love,” which is much in demand in the age group of 25 and above women. The perfumed is bottled in a gold plated box and is one of the most demanded perfumes of that age group.

 

 

 

6. Bond No. 9 perfume

Price: $3,500
Swarovski has always been a woman’s all-time favorite, and when it is blended with their favorite fragrance it becomes icing on the cake. The limited edition luxury falcons Bond No. 9 perfume is a perfume bottle that is studded with expensive and glittering Swarovski crystals. The scent is the much known Bleecker Street fragrance that consists of aroma of patchouli, black currant leaves and buds, caramel, wood and musk. The Crystallized Amphora bottle, which comes in a signature of Bond No. 9 and is encrusted with 16,500 platinum Swarovski stones is one of the most famous perfumes among the celebrities that come in 32 fragrances.

 

 

 

7. Dream de Rachel Elbaz perfume

Price: $2,446
Designed by French couture designer Rachel Elbaz, the Dream de Rachel Elbaz perfume is a one of its kinds fragrance and is exclusively made for the age group of 40-plus. The scent is a very delicate feminine touch blended with aroma of amber, patchouli and jasmine, which is made in South of France since it is famous for elegant fragrances. Packed in an elegant embossed gold lettering silk-lined box and the bottle is encrusted with ample Swarovski crystals, an apt thing to gift a special lady in your life.

 

 

 

8. Caron's Poivre Perfume 2 oz Perfume

Price: $2000
Established in the land of fragrance “Paris,” the Caron's Poivre Perfumes have 101 years of experience in this field. Famous for its originality and mind fragrances, the Poivre Perfume was originally created in 1954 and comes in a blend red and black pepper, cloves and other spices, and is apt for both the sexes. The perfume is bottled in an exquisite Baccarat crystal that looks like a beautiful piece of an expensive jewelry.

 

 

 

9. Annick Goutal Perfume EAU D’hadrien

Price: $1,500 for 3,4 ounces bottle
A dazzling composition of fresh citrus fragrance of lemons from Sicily and grapefruits which is ripened under the Italian sun blend specially to create this exquisite fragrance. For the timeless fragrance lovers, the perfume is bottled in a beautiful crystal, which is perfect to gift to someone you love.

 

 

 

10. Hermes Perfume 24 Faubourg

Price: $1,500 for 1 oz bottle
Created by Maurice Roucel in 1995, Hermes Perfume 24 Faubourg is one of the mildest perfumes available with the long-lasting fragrance. The mild perfume is created especially for women who love the feminine fragrance. Bottled in a beautiful crystal and caped with brilliant white flowers enveloped in iris and wood.

 

 

 

11. Jar Perfumes The Bolt of Lightning

Price: $765 per ounce
The well-known jewelry designer Joel A. Rosenthal created Jar Perfumes, which is a strong and fresh perfume that is actually similar in smell to the aroma of the air just after a bolt of lightning strikes. Apart from this, the innovative fragrance jewelry designer has come up with a beautiful bottle which is a hand-cut glass.

The Pros and Cons of Hair Removal Methods

Shaving

One of the most common methods, and contrary to popular belief, shaving doesn't cause hair to grow more quickly.

Pros: Minimal risk, Almost no cost, Fast, Convenient
Cons: Fast regrowth, Stubble regrowths may appear coarser
Lasts: Approximately 1 day

 

 

 

 

 

Tweezing

 

The other most popular hair removal method.

Pros: Almost no cost, Satisfactory results
Cons: Tedious and painful for some
Lasts: 2 - 3 weeks

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waxing/ Sugaring

 

Hair is removed with together with its roots.
For hot waxes, a thin layer of the melted wax is applied to the skin. When it cools and hardens, it is removed, together with the hair that is trapped in the wax. Cold waxes are precoated with wax and applied to the skin, then quickly pulled off.

 

 

Sugaring is an alternative available for anyone whose skin reacts to wax with redness or bumps. For sugaring, the mixture in balled in the hand, flattened onto the skin and then quickly stripped away.

 

 

 

 

 

Pros: Low cost, Hair growth tends to reduce with time, Lasting effect
Cons: Tedious, May develop redness and bumps in some individuals
Lasts: 3 - 8 weeks

 

 

 

 

 

Chemical depilatories

 

Chemical depilatories come in gel, cream, lotion, and roll-on forms. They are applied over the area, left on for some minutes, and then washed away. They weaken the hair shafts by chemically dissolving the protein structure of the hair. Creams and foams containing thioglycolates are effective and safe if appropriately used. Follow directions and test on a small area first.

Pros: Low cost, Painless
Cons: May cause skin irritation in indivduals with sensitive skin
Lasts: 1 week

 

 

 

Electrolysis

 

Permanent hair removal is achieved by killing the roots with electric current. 2 methods currently available are electrolysis performed with the needle epilator and the tweezer epilator.

In needle electrolysis, a fine wire is inserted into the hair follicle and an electric current destroys the hair follicle.
Tweezer epilators grasp the hair shaft and the electric current travels down the shaft to the root.

Pros: Semi-permanent to permanent results
Cons: Very expensive, Not very dependable
Lasts: Semi-permanent to permanent.

 

 

 

Laser hair removal

 

This causes a reduction in hair number and coarseness by damaging the hair root through heating by light. The laser light selectively absorbed by the follicle damages its functions and impairs its ability to generate new hair. A repeated series of treatments is usually required over time and people with darker hair and lighter skin usually respond best.

Pros: Semi-permanent to permanent results
Cons: Very expensive, May not produce satisfactory results for those with lighter hair or darker skin tones.
Lasts: Semi-permanent to permanent.



 

 

Try it ...

7-Day Detox Diet Plan

Flush out toxins and rid water retention with this one-week detox menu!

Detox diets needn't leave you feeling famished and tired. Try this realistic one-week detox diet meal plan to cleanse your system and improve your well-being. Begin your day with half a lemon squeezed into hot water, caffeine-free tea or fruit juice, then incorporate the following nutritionally-balanced meal plans to keep you functioning at your best while you flush out the toxins from your body naturally. Good Luck !

 

Day 1

Breakfast: Sandwich, ham and lettuce on wholemeal bread, and 1 glass of

                       soya milk.

Lunch: Fish noodle soup and 1 wedge of papaya.

Snack: 1 cup of apple chips.

Dinner: Curried mixed vegetables, stir-fried garlic wholegrain rice and 1

                   kiwi fruit.

 

Day 2

Breakfast: Tuna spread on rye toast and 1 glass of carrot juice.

Lunch: Chicken porridge and half a mango.

Snack: 100g bar dark chocolate.

Dinner: Baked salmon, fresh vegetable salad with low-fat mayonnaise

                   and corn soup.

 

 

Day 3

Breakfast: Oats and muesli with low-fat yogurt and strawberries.

Lunch: Skinless chicken, celery, 1 bowl of steamed rice.

Snack: Handful of dried cranberries.

Dinner: Spaghetti with meat sauce and boiled broccoli.

 

Day 4

Breakfast: Home-made smoothie, blended using soya milk and banana.

Lunch: Egg salad sandwich on wholemeal bread and 1 wedge of pineapple.

Snack: 3 pieces of plain digestive biscuits.

Dinner: Grilled chicken, bean and pasta salad and 1 glass of orange juice.

 

Day 5

Breakfast: Low-fat peanut butter on oat crackers and half a grapefruit.

Lunch: Stir-fried prawn noodles and 1 slice of watermelon.

Snack: 1 cup of low-fat frozen yogurt.

Dinner: Turkey, sliced tomatoes and lettuce on wholegrain bread.

 

 

 

Day 6

Breakfast: Omelette with bacon bits and diced spring onion, and 1 glass

                       of tomato juice.

Lunch: Stir-fried fish in sweet and sour sauce, 1 bowl of steamed rice.

Snack: Handful of unsalted almonds.

Dinner: Tuna and buckwheat pasta, 1 bowl of miso soup and 1 kiwi fruit.

Day 7

Breakfast: Wholemeal toast and 1 cup of low-fat yogurt.

Lunch: Chicken fingers and fresh fruit salad sprinkled with finely chopped nuts.

Snack: 4 pieces of wholemeal crackers.

Dinner: Seafood pasta and 1 apple.

 

 

Walking is Good For You

What does your sleeping position say about you as a person ?

Foetus Those who curl up in the foetus position are described as tough on the outside but sensitive at heart. They may be shy when they first meet somebody, but soon relax. This is the most common sleeping position, adopted by 41% of the 1,000 people who took part in the survey. More than twice as many women as men tend to adopt this position. Log Lying on your side with both arms down by your side. These sleepers are easy going, social people who like being part of the in-crowd, and who are trusting of strangers. However, they may be gullible. Yearner People who sleep on their side with both arms out in front are said to have an open nature, but can be suspicious, cynical. They are slow to make up their minds, but once they have taken a decision, they are unlikely ever to change it. Soldier Lying on your back with both arms pinned to your sides. People who sleep in this position are generally quiet and reserved. They don't like a fuss, but set themselves and others high standards. Freefall Lying on your front with your hands around the pillow, and your head turned to one side. Often gregarious and brash people, but can be nervy and thin-skinned underneath, and don't like criticism, or extreme situations. Starfish Lying on your back with both arms up around the pillow. These sleepers make good friends because they are always ready to listen to others, and offer help when needed. They generally don't like to be the centre of attention.

Baby Boy or Baby Girl ... You Choose!!

People have been, around the world, trying to control their baby’s gender since times forgotten. They want to raise the probability of the sex of the baby they are going to bear. People really want to believe that they have some control over whether they have a boy or a girl but some doubt if this is actually true. There is no doubt that there are methods that allow you a great deal of control over your baby’s sex. Some are more reliable than others. Women no longer have to rely solely on the serendipitous meeting of egg and sperm to get the son or daughter they’ve always wanted. Strides in reproductive science have revolutionized human conception, giving us more choices and control than our grandmothers ever imagined. Now, for example, a woman with the time, money and inclination can boost her odds of conceiving a daughter by a staggering 92 percent. A lot of people assume that gender selection is wrong. They think that it is wrong to tamper with the development of your child. However, science doesn’t always have to be involved. There are ways to control the gender of your child without using harmful procedures that might harm the child’s development or the health of the mother. You can select the gender of your child and you don’t have to harm your baby.


1. Preimplantation Genetic Haplotyping (PGH)

 

This is the most effective technique in sex selection. With nearly 100% accuracy and the ability to select not only sex but a healthy embryo makes it very popular. Though this is a costly and intensive method of sex selection that uses in vitro fertilization and does biopsies on the embryos before they are returned to the uterus. This may sound a lot like it’s predecessor, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), PGH has the ability to not only do gender selection and look for genetic diseases, but it can also test for diseases even if the specific genetic mutation is not known currently. The downside is this method is extremely controversial if used for gender selection and actually illegal in most countries because doctor removes cells from fertilized zygotes in a petri-dish and select them for xy or xx and kill the rest (equivalent to murder as many would say).




2.The Lunar Method

 

Dr. Jonas studied the Babylonian saying, “Woman is only fertile during a certain phase of the moon.” With this quote and his background in astrology and studies on thousands of women he observed through gynecology, he determined that women are fertile at the same phase of the moon under which they were born. Plus, he figured out Yin and Yang phases of the fertility cycle, which relate to the twelve signs of the Zodiac. If conception occurs on the moon’s Yin time, a girl is conceived, whereas Yang produces boys.




3. Opposites Attract Method

 

According to Selnas, in 1933, two Russian Scientists, Koltzoff and Schroeder, discovered that it was possible to differentiate x-chromosome sperm from y-chromosome sperm by the electrical charge they emitted. Later, scientists discovered the ovum also gives off an electrical charge. Since the charges of x-sperm (-) and y-sperm (+) are invariable, and one of the fundamental laws of electricity states that while opposite charges attract, like charges repel, how can it be, then, that an ovule is able to attract both x- and y- sperm, which have different charges? It was concluded that the ovule must be capable of alternating its charge so as to attract x-bearing chromosomes at one time, and y-bearing chromosomes at another. This discovery had huge ramifications in terms of gender selection. Schoun, from many observations in humans and cattle, created a formula based on the female’s chemistry, to determine how her egg would be charged and when. He created a chart of dates for all applying customers for $400 a year. They would then use the chart to try for a son or daughter. Selnas claims an 87% success rate for their method.




4. Albumin Method

 

Dr. Ericsson PhD, is an American scientist who developed the Albumin Method while conducting research in Berlin, Germany. With Ericsson, the sperm is filtered through albumin and then an intrauterine insemination (IUI) is done with the sample. While the sample doesn’t provide you with more of one particular sex, like a MicroSort® sample, it does help select the sex of the baby. For a girl, Clomid® is used since it has been shown to increase the number of girls.




5. MicroSort®

 

In general any sperm sample should be about 50% girl sperm and 50% boy sperm. The intent of the MicroSort® process is to increase that percentage. It is not possible at this point to have a 100 pure sample of either male or female sperm. The MicroSort® process sorts sperm by male and female by a process that measures differences in the DNA. The sperm sample is run through a flow cytometer to separate the female and male sperm. This is possible because the female sperm (X) have about 3 more DNA material than the male sperm (Y). Then using an intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF) the enriched sample of sperm is used to help you conceive. About 92% of those attempting for a girl do conceive a girl, while the success rates for sex selection and boys using MicroSort® is lower at 81%.




6. Lydia Pinkham’s Method

 

During July 2003, discussion on several boards began about the posibility that taking Lydia Pinkham’s Herbal Compound, an herbal dietary supplement, could favor conceiving a daughter. Lydia Pinkham’s Herbal Compound was originally the famous Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, a patent medicine tonic used to treat “female complaints” and infertility in the Victorian age. Lydia Pinkham’s tonic made her rich and famous, and her story is quite interesting. Black cohosh and other LP ingredients may balance estrogen levels (lower estrogen levels if you are estrogen dominant, or raise it if you are low in estrogen). Some believe that low-estrogen levels make it likely to conceive a girl, and women who are estrogen dominant (higher estrogen levels than progesterone) are more likely to conceive a boy.

7. Timing & Frequency of Intercourse

 

In order to increase the chances of having a boy, you should have sex no earlier than 24 hours before ovulation to 12 hours after ovulation. Intercourse closer to ovulation the faster but less robust Y (boy) sperm. The cervical mucus present at ovulation is less acidic and “slippery” enough to help the Y (boy) sperm reach the egg more quickly. Delaying the intercourse after all signs of ovulation have passed over 12 hours can however favor those who want a girl.




8. Orgasms

 

When trying to conceive a boy, the multiple orgasms during sex are a good thing for those who want a baby boy as the body produces substances after orgasm that makes the vaginal environment more alkaline, which favors the “boy” sperm. The contractions which accompany an orgasm help move the sperm up and into the cervix, giving the “boy” sperm an extra chance at being available when your egg is available for fertilization.




9. Sexual Position

 

Various sex positions and habits can favor one gender over another. If you are trying to conceive a boy, deep penetration from your partner, preferably with the “doggy style” position, will deposit the sperm closer to the cervix giving the more aggressive and quicker moving “boy” sperm a head start to fertilizating the egg first. To conceive a girl the man needs to have shallow penetration. That means typically having sex in the missionary position. This keeps the sperm farther from the egg then other positions, and that is key in trying to conceive a girl. The X chromosomes are hearty sperm and very resilient. They live longer then Y chromosomes but also swim slower. For that reason you want them to have an edge over the faster swimming boy sperm and making them have to swim farther ensures that they will outlive the males to get to the egg.




10. Diet

 

There’s no question that you can and should control what you can when it comes to the father’s diet. Healthy foods can contribute to healthy sperm. But in terms of choosing an acidic or alkaline diet, this is best accomplished with the woman or mother to be. These changes can have an affect on whether the couples conceives a boy or a girl. Scientists believe that the woman’s diet influences the PH of her reproductive tract. Y chromosome gametes thrive in an alkaline environment, whereas x chromosome gametes prefer an acidic environment. Eat lots of vegetables and fish if you desire a girl. For a boy, they should eat lots of meat, sodium and eggs, a protein-based diet. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Science, shows a link between higher energy intake around the time of conception and the birth of sons. But remember; eating a well balanced diet is imperative for a healthy pregnancy.

Bonus

Helpful Girl Hints

• Have sex in the afternoon, rather than at night.
• Woman has an orgasm first.
• Only have marital relations on the even days of the month to have a baby girl.
• Woman initiates sexual relations.
• Woman on top or dominate positions. (Sitting or laying.)
• Have sex during the full moon.
• Use the Chinese Gender Chart to help you decide when to conceive.

Helpful Boy Hints

• Wear boxers to cool the temperature of the scrotum. (This is typically seen as a generic fertility tip.)
• Man has an orgasm first.
• Only have marital relations on the odd days of the month to have a baby girl.
• Man initiates sexual relations.
• Man on top or dominate positions. (Sitting or laying.)
• Have sex standing up.
• Use the Chinese Gender Chart to help you decide when to conceive.
• Have sex at night.
• Avoid sex during the full phase of the moon as well as the new moon, aim for a quarter moon.

                                          Good Luck :)

The Ways To Keep Your Body Young and Sexy

When it comes to anti-aging, most of us focus all our attention on our face.  

The truth is however nothing ages a woman more than a face that looks 35 sitting on body that says "senior". This is particularly true if you've invested in some serious anti aging facial treatments like wrinkle filling injections or even Botox.

The good news: Anything you can do for your face, you can do for your body! From professional treatments to over-the-counter lotions and potions there are ways to take years off your appearance head-to-toe!

 

All-Over Anti-Aging

1.Treatment area: The Neck & Decolette
Because the skin on the neck and chest (decolette) is thinner than on the face, it's one of the first places to show the signs of aging, particularly when exposed to the sun. That means skin care should continue way past your jaw, and lathering up the sunscreen on neck and chest is a must.  

Because skin on the neck may be more sensitive than that on your face, skip harsh products like chemical peels or high concentrations of alpha hydroxy acids. Look for moisturizers containing antioxidants that penetrate well and won’t cause redness, irritation or burning. Some ingredients include grape seed or green tea extract, and vitamins A, C and E.

 

Professional care:  Botox works great for those aging 'tree lines' around the neck, and liposuction is a great way to eliminate that double chin. To tighten skin on the neck, it's suggested to  "Thermage" - a non-invasive treatment that uses energy waves to tighten collagen fibers and provide a small lifting effect. For skin discolorations and age spots on the chest area check out IPL ( intense Pulsed Light ) treatments.

 

 

 

2. Treatment area: Arms and Elbows

If you‘re like most women, the upper arms are not your favorite body part. But you can make the best of what you’ve got by getting rid of tiny white and red bumps, age spots and nasty dry elbows. Bumpy skin can be a form of blocked skin follicles known as keratosis pilaris or a type of eczema known as follicular eczema or it can just be dried skin. What works for all three, there are moisturizers with mild acids, as lactic or glycolic acids. They are helpful at exfoliating the keratin plugs. If that doesn’t help,it is suggested a mild topical cortisone cream or emollients. To polish the skin on your arms he recommends micronized bamboo crystals in a heating scrub – or any type of mild abrasive.

 

Professional care:  Try IPL treatments for those brown spots and to smooth the skin. Also suggests - Thermage, followed by liposuction to tighten jiggly arms so they look smoother and firmer.

 

 

 

3. Treatment area: Hands
Another age giveaway are hands mostly because they get almost constant incidental sun exposure. If you do housework, especially dishes, chemicals can exacerbate dryness and make hands look even older. As we age, our skin also gets thinner, but when you‘re dealing with the backs of the hands, where skin is already thin, any loss of fat underneath is obvious right away with loose, wrinkly skin. Because skin is thinner, dark spots and pigmentation appear more prominent.

The solution: While using an ordinary hand cream with emollients like glycerin and shea butter can help ( particularly after your hands are exposed to water), what really makes a difference is to bathe your hands in the same anti-aging creams you use on your face.  Day cream, night cream, anti aging serums—whatever you‘re putting on your face, neck, and décolleté, put it on the backs of your hands as well. Also, don't forget sunscreen – a must to help you avoid age spots and wrinkling.

 

 

Professional Care: The goal here is to plump the skin on the backs of the hands, and the professional recommends fat injections (taken from other parts of your body) or a wrinkle filler like Restalyne. Various types of laser treatments can remove brown spots and pigmented areas, and lasers as well as IPL may help increase collagen production and tighten loose skin, for firmer, plumper, younger looking hands. 

 

 

4. Treatment area: Calves and Thighs
Toned, shapely legs can look good for decades. But when spider and varicose veins appear, they can age you faster than a tomato in the sun. Quick temporary fixes include spray-on leg make up, concealers, or a faux tan to reduce contrast between dark veins and pale skin. If that’s not quite enough, professional care is highly successful – and pretty quick.

 

 

Professional care:  Recommends scleratherapy – a treatment which involves injecting the vein with a chemical solution that causes it to collapse. With no blood supply, the bulging and blue vein eventually disappears. Another process known as endovenus ablation – uses heat to accomplish the same thing. Depending on the size of the vein, laser treatments can also help – particularly for treating smaller spider veins anywhere they appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Treatment Area: Feet and Toes                                          

While winter time may be your feet’s saving grace – what with boots, trouser socks and tights to hide those not so pretty feet - come spring and Summer it’s going to be another story. Dried, cracked heels, corns, callouses and maybe thickened nails, can make your feet – and you - look older than your years.

 

To fight aging below the ankles, use creams containing gycolic acids. They’ll exfoliate dead skin cells and make feet look smoother. Also suggests a pumice stone on heels – or anywhere skin is thickened . If you really want to splurge, try using that microdermabrasion kit you just bought for your face on your feet, and follow with a potent moisturizer.

 

 

 

 

 

Professional care: Pay close attention to toe nails. If they thicken and change color you could have a fungus. Catch it early with professional care and your feet will keep your age a secret. Moreover, it's cautions us not to be temped to chop off those corns and callouses on your own – or have it done by a well-meaning pedicurist. Either option can net you a nasty infection. Instead, see a podiatrist who can not only remove them, but also root out the underlying cause so they don't come back again!

 

 

 

 

 

The 10 Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations

Honeymoon is the first chapter in the married life of a newlywed couple and honeymoon period is the most memorable, momentous and cherished period in the life of every couple. It is the time when the newlywed spend time together, lost in each other. They get to know each other more closely and learn about each others nature. Romantic destinations are those locations, which give the couples the ultimate romantic experience. As each couple has it’s own idea of love, romance and togetherness, so is their choice of the perfect romantic destination for their honeymoon. The following are 10 most romantic honeymoon destinations with such captivating powers that the honeymooners would never want to go back home. They for sure will make your honeymoon the perfect start for a blissful married life.


1. Tahiti
Tahiti with beautiful thatch-roofed hideaways is a perfect spot for your honeymoon as it definitely will make your honeymoon a honeymoon of fairy tales. Tahiti and the surrounding French Polynesian islands have long been synonymous with paradise.Tahiti offers Polynesian as well as French culture to the honeymoon couples. The island with crystal white sandy beaches, beautiful sunrise and perfect moonlit starry nights will laden you with unforgettable romantic memories which you will always cherish as a couple. Nowhere else can you experience the unique luxury of an over water bungalow and the rare privacy of uncrowded beaches, combined with perfumed air filled with the scent of exotic flowers. The bungalows stand gracefully in water with a wooden ladder and a glass floor giving you a wonderful view of the clear blue water beneath your feet.

Hotel Tahiti Nui, Inter-Continental Tahiti Resort, Le Mandarin Noa Noa, Le Meridien Tahiti, Manava Suite Resort Tahiti, Tahiti Airport Motel and Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti are few of the many resorts in Tahiti hosting unforgettable honeymoons.






2. Bali
One of most romantic honeymoon destinations is Bali, a romantic, secluded and beautiful tropical island in Indonesia with fascinating cultures, natural attractions, sandy beaches, peaceful atmosphere, luxuries facilities, services and entertainment. Bali is the perfect place to unite the two as one for life. This exotic island has everything including beaches, mountains, rice fields, mountain villages, manicured rice terraces, cleansing rivers, world-class diving, surfing and golf, and the most exclusive and sophisticated hotels, resorts and villas in the world. For the ones who look for such a perfect honeymoon place, no disturbance, true serenity and romantic yet traditional atmosphere, Bali is the perfect place with private villas making the honeymoon time memorable and fun.

Plan your stay in total luxury at Bali’s five star resorts like Four Season’s Resort and the superlative Ritz-Carlton Bali at Jimbaran, for some unforgettable memories. Nusa Dua also provides elegant hotels and a beautiful setting.





3. Singapore
Singapore, a multicultural country is the perfect honeymoon destination, a country with fine tropical climate, spotless beaches, fancy restaurants, lavish hotels, exotic spas, happening nightclubs and breathtakingly beautiful attractions. Singapore comprises of 63 beautiful islands and is all about nature and natural beauty. Singapore provides you with an opportunity to enjoy the ultimate romantic company of your spouse on private beaches. The country is known for it’s cleanliness, transportation system, amazing sight seeing, romantic rainy weather and huge shopping malls. On your honeymoon in Singapore visit Sentosa Island, Marina Bay Sands, Botanical Gardens, Night Safari, Universal Studios, Fantasy Island, Pulau Ubin and St. John’s Island. Pulau Ubin is famous for mountain biking and camping. Singapore also offers a romantic ride on cruise. Singapore offers world class hotels for extremely comfortable stay.

Some of the hotels include: The Regent Singapore, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites, Royal Plaza On Scotts, Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore, Hilton Singapore, Marina Mandarin Singapore, The Fullerton Hotel, Holiday Inn Atrium, Hotel Royal Singapore, York Hotel Singapore, Orchard Hotel Singapore and Victoria Hotel Singapore.





4. Maldives
Honeymoon in Maldives is the perfect choice for those who love privacy, peace and tranquility. Maldives is a place for those who want to enjoy the company of their spouse surrounded by beauty of nature. Private bungalows with your very own piece of white, sandy beach and clear, azure lagoons on secluded island resorts is what honeymoon in Maldives is like. It would be truly just to declare Maldives a tropical paradise. The honeymoon resorts are renowned for their excellent service.

Some places to stay are: Angsana Resort & Spa, Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru, Island of Bolifushi, Club Med Kanifinolhu, Cocoa Island, Coco Palm Kudahithi and Anantara Resort and Spa Maldives.







5. Fiji
Fiji is a captivating Island which will give you the most wonderful time of your life, making it difficult for you to go back home yet blessing you with unforgettable memories. Fiji is a mystical and peaceful place surrounded by calm, clear and blue waters. Once in Fiji, you must see Fiji’s barrier reef, the spectacular 160 ft. waterfall at Bouma Falls National Park, the islands by helicopter and the Kula Eco Park on the Coral Coast. Fiji is all about a honeymoon of dreams at an affordable price. Navutu Stars Resort, Viwa Island Resort, Nanuya Island Resort, Namale Resort and Spa and Koro Sun Resort and Rainforest Spa are some excellent honeymoon resorts in Fiji providing everything that a honeymoon resort requires.




6. Florida
Florida is an ideal place for honeymoon holiday if you plan to visit multiple places and indulge in a variety of adventurous and fun activities, making your honeymoon special and beautiful. Florida is all about nice people, pleasant weather and fun. Walt Disney World Resorts are the main attraction in Florida. Florida also offers an Everglades eco-safari, south beach in Miami with great nightlife and the Spa at Amelia Island Plantation with their special Chocolate Decadent Massage. Also enjoy a ride on a private fireworks cruise. The beach, the shorebirds, and the glorious sunsets at the Gulf Islands National Seashore make Florida all the more special. Sunset strolls, carriage rides, fine dining experiences, dinner cruises and relaxing couples spa treatments is what a honeymoon couple gets in Florida.




7. Hawaii
Hawaii is a popular and romantic wedding venue and honeymoon destination. It offers the perfect atmosphere to make your wedding and honeymoon special and all the more beautiful. Dreamy beaches, tropical rain forest and picturesque sunsets make Hawaii paradise on earth. The Islands of Aloha offer the honeymooners a perfect setting to start a wonderful life together. Hawaii allows you to relax, unwind and start your married life in one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world. Accommodation ranges from 5 star luxury resorts to private boutique B&B as per your desire and budget. Hotels and resorts like The Four Seasons Hotel offers their special honeymoon package. Water spots at day and romantic night life make your visit in Hawaii versatile and beautiful. Moonlit dances on the sand in cool breezy weather and candlelit surroundings make Hawaii a lot more special for you. It has the miles & miles of white sands of the Papohaku Beach on Molokai to the tranquil waters of Hulopoe Bay in Lanai. The St. Regis Resort in Kauai provides the ultimate luxury and service. Also don’t miss the 2-hour couples massage at the Hyatt Regency’s Na Hoola Spa.




8. Venice
Venice, Italy is without doubt one of the most romantics cities of the world and a frequent choice made by the honeymooners. Venice is also termed as “The Floating City”, “The City of Masks”, “The City of Canals” etc. Venetians are excellent hosts and will treat you in elegance. You will be surrounded by music, making the atmosphere more romantic. Singers will serenade you at candlelit dinner tables, and you can recline in a gondola with your love. Venice is a paradise for lovers, a calm and cozy city with water flowing in streets. The city provides you a relaxing holiday, away from the hustle bustle of the modern day world. Basilica di San Marco – Pala d’Oro, San Giorgio Maggiore Island, Academy of Fine Arts, Colleoni Monument, Rialto Bridge, Murano, Doge’s Palace and Piazza San Marco are few must visit places in Venice. Venice is a city with around 400 bridges. Honeymoon at Venice also provides you with an opportunity to visit Verona, the place where the love of Romeo and Juliet blossomed. Travel to Verona takes 1 hour from Venice by train.

Some hotels of choice in Venice can be: Hotel Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, Hotel Ai Mori D’Oriente, Hotel San Cassiano – Ca’ Favretto and Hotel Saturnia & International. Venice is a city for lovers and you definitely won’t be disappointed.







9. Paris
Paris, France is considered one of the most romantic cities on earth. The city also known as the city of light and center of modern fashion is synonymous with romance. Paris blesses the honeymooners with passionate romance, amazing sightseeing, cozy and comfortable stay at the hotels and classy and elegant shopping. It provides them with a deep insight into art and architecture. This makes Paris a perfect choice for art lovers. Latin Quarter, Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame and Montmartre are some of the must visit places in Paris. Luxembourg Gardens is an excellent spot for the couples to enjoy each others company surrounded with nature. Here you will experience excellent jazz music and salsa. Paris is known for it’s nightlife.

Some of the famous hotels include: Four Seasons Hotel George V, Hôtel Britannique, Hôtel de Vigny, Hôtel Meurice, Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Hôtel Royal Monceau, Hôtel Westminster and Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme.




10. Langkawi
Langkawi is an archipelago made up of 99 islands on Malaysia’s west coast. Surrounded by stunning turquoise sea, the interior of the main island is a mixture of picturesque paddy fields and jungle-clad hills. It is an excellent honeymoon destination with beautiful sandy blue beaches, excellent weather, greenery and comfortable resorts. It is well developed and easily reachable. Langkawi has fine powdery sandy beaches with swaying coconut trees. Comfortable honeymoon resorts are dotted along the shore, offering the most pleasant accommodation. The island will provide the honeymooners with the best and most comfortable experience of their life. They easily feel themselves comfortable there since beaches are truly spectacular. Other attractions include aquatic and adventure sports and tours through historical parts of the towns. Malaysia is also famous for it’s amazing and relaxing SPA massage. The honeymoon hotels provide excellent service including sunrise breakfasts, candlelit dinners and reserved picnic arrangements.

Some hotels and resorts include: Westin Langkawi Resort Spa Langkawi, Tanjung Rhu Resort Langkawi, Bon Ton Resort Langkawi, Tanjung Sanctuary Langkawi Resort, Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort, The Andaman Datai Bay Resort and Four Seasons Resort Langkawi.