The secrets to keep best hair

Boost Thin Hair With Silicone

Thin, lifeless hair is a common complaint, yet few women know the best remedy. Heavy conditioners will just leave your hair limp. A better bet is to use products with silicone, such as dimethicone or cyclomethicone. These coat the strands with a thin film, creating fuller hair that doesn't look greasy. The silicone stays put even after you rinse.

 

 

 

 

Eat Fish and Nuts for Healthy Hair

The same nutritious foods that are good for your body promote stronger, healthier hair. Load up on salmon and nuts! Their protein and omega-3 fats help create a healthier scalp. Leafy vegetables, beans, and carrots are also good for your tresses. Beware of fad diets aimed at quick weight loss. They can starve your body of important nutrients, which can lead to brittle hair or hair loss.

 

 

 

 

 

Protect Shine With Lukewarm Water

Hot water can strip the protective oils that act as a natural conditioner. And your hair's natural shine can disappear. This doesn't mean you have to suffer through cold showers to avoid dull hair. Instead, use lukewarm water to wash your hair. Pamper the scalp by massaging it while you shampoo.

 

 

 

 

 

Mend Split Ends With Protein

If you often style your hair with hot tools -- or you color, bleach, or perm a lot -- you can damage hair's protective outer layer. The result is "split ends." Thankfully, there are hair products to help mend the damage. Look for conditioners with protein. They sink into the hair shaft and repair split ends. The fix only lasts until the next shampoo, so you'll need to use them regularly.

 

 

 

 

Get That 'Redhead Bounce'

The fullness of your hair is in your genes -- and your styling technique. Natural redheads have thicker hair, while blondes have the thinnest but greatest number of hairs. Luckily, you can plump up the volume whatever its color. Use a leave-in conditioner or mousse and dry the root area first. Flip your hair upside down as you dry, for an extra volume boost. If your hair is very fine, use low heat with any hot tool.

 

 

 

 

Don't Treat Dandruff With Oils

Dandruff is not a type of dry skin at all -- despite the white flakes that float down to your shoulders. A minor skin disorder in the scalp is to blame. Rubbing oil into the scalp can just make it worse. Shampoos with medicine are the best fix -- from a drugstore or a dermatologist. Leave the shampoo on for 5 minutes to soak into your scalp. Be sure to rinse thoroughly.

 

 

 

 

Skip High-Powered Blow Dryers

You might expect a powerful blow dryer to slice a few precious minutes off your styling routine. But in a comparison of blow dryers, all dried hair in about the same amount of time. Some are much noisier than others, though. The group found the more expensive dryers were the quietest, and the noisiest were as loud as a lawn mower.

 

 

 

 

Brush Less to Limit Hair Loss

Don't believe that myth about 100 brush strokes a day. Too much brushing will snap off hairs. Some hair loss is normal – most people lose 50 to 100 hairs every day. These have stopped growing and have reached a resting stage. To keep from losing any more hair than normal, use a brush with ball-tipped bristles. And never brush wet hair, use a comb instead.

 

 

 

 

Take Care With Tightly-Wound Hair

Ponytails and braids are great way to showcase your personal style. But when they're too tight, they can break off hair and damage the roots. Wearing a tight style around the clock can even make your hair fall out. Set your hair free every night! For braided styles meant to last months, leave hair a little loose at the scalp. If you wear heavy extensions, give your hair a break after three months.

 

 

 

 

Don't Let Brands Clean Your Wallet

What are you really getting for extra money spent on specialty products? Consumer Reports tested products on 1,700 ponytail samples and found that pricy shampoos were no better than cheaper ones. What should you buy? Choose shampoos and conditioners designed for your hair type, such as those for oily, fine, or color-treated hair.

 

 

 

 

Use Gentle Color to Cover Grays

Hair doesn't just change color as we get older – it also becomes weaker and grows more slowly. That means damaged hair won't be snipped off as quickly by haircuts. Chemicals used on "mature" hair should be weaker to avoid damage.

 

 

 

 

Calm Frizz in Winter, Too

Humidity gets the rap for causing frizzy hair days. But there's more static electricity when the air is dry. This means frizz also flies in winter months and in the desert climates of the Southwest. Use conditioner to stop static electricity. Shampoos that are pH-balanced also can calm the frizz for hair that's colored or relaxed with chemicals.

 

 

 

 

Keep Brushes Away From Your Curls

Curly hair is more likely to break and become dry and brittle. Gently using a pick keeps curls looking better than combing or brushing. Conditioners with polymers can smooth hair and make it more manageable. Look for polyvinylpyrrolidone on the label. Don't overdo the use of flat-irons and relaxers, which can damage hair.

 

 

 

 

Avoid Extreme Color Changes

Perhaps you're a brunette who always wanted to be a blonde, or a blonde who wants to go darker. Be aware that you're risking damage to your hair with more extreme color changes. Some dermatologists recommend staying within three shades of your natural color.

 

 

 

 

Give the Blow Dryer a Rest

Frequent blow-drying is hard on your hair and can actually lead to hair loss. When you do blow dry, turn down the heat. Finer hair is especially sensitive to damage from heat, but even thick manes need some tender care. Protect your hair before styling by using a conditioner or a styling product.

 

 

 

 

Protect Hair From the Sun

The sun is no kinder to your hair than it is to your skin. Sun exposure can dry out hair, especially if it's color-treated. Use a light hair spray with SPF protection -- or wear a hat when the sun is strongest. Frequent summer trims can keep your ends looking healthy.

 

 

 

 

Shower Before You Swim

Avoid chlorine damage by rinsing your hair before entering the pool or wearing a swim cap. If your hair is already saturated with water, it won't absorb as much from the chemical-laden pool. Use a pH-balancing hair product to further protect your hair.

 

 

 

 

Take a Time Out From Styling

For better hair days, the best thing you can do is -- nothing. All the tugging, combing, brushing, drying, and chemically treating of hair damages the shafts. Even vigorous towel-drying can damage hair. Gently blot wet hair with a towel. If you have damaged hair, take a break from styling. As the damaged hair grows out, the new growth will be healthy.

 

 

 

 

Be Aware of Changes in Your Hair

Sudden changes in your hair, such as brittle hair or losing much more hair than usual can in rare cases be a sign of a health problem. Some medicines can cause hair loss, too. If you notice dramatic changes in your hair, see a dermatologist.

 

 

 

 

 

The Secrets To Stay Sexy

Wonder gow to look so sexy, confident, and amazing all the time. Here are stay-sexy tricks and tips that'll get everyone's heads turning.

1. Watch what you eat.
If you want to don that little black number on your next nightout, be more mindful of your diet. This means stocking up on fruits and veggies and saying goodbye to soda and junk foods.
Important: Concentrate on getting enough protein and fiber, and reduce your intake of carbs.

2. Stay hydrated.
Consider water as your new best friend. Not only will it help burn fat faster and make you feel full quickly, it will also keep your skin supple!
Try this: Alternate drinking water of different temperature (hot, lukewarm, and cold) throughout the day. Doing so will burn fats 50 percent faster.

3. Sweat it out.
Jog, dance, do yoga—choose whatever you fancy! What’s important is you burn fats regularly so you can easily score your dream bod. Need a boost? Ask your BFF to be your workout buddy. Gym time can double as bonding time, too!

4. Go ahead—pamper yourself.
So what if indulging in a luxe spa session is a little pricey? You deserve it! Opt for a full-body massage, get a facial or French manicure, and you’re guaranteed to feel sooo good about yourself after.

5. Think: To be sexy is to be healthy.
Quit nasty habits (smoking?) and keep in mind the value of being healthy 24/7.
Remember: being sexy starts by leading a healthy lifestyle.

6. Be confident…Attitude is everything.
 Believe that you’re hot and everything else will follow. Once you exude such enviable confidence, you will carry yourself with posh and grace, and everyone will just stare at you in wide amazement. This is why we can’t get enough of celebs—they’re just oozing with appeal and confidence! Follow their lead.

The Top 10 Calorie-Burning Exercises You Should Try

1. Running

 

Running is one of the most popular calorie-burning exercises. If you run at 12 minutes per mile, you can burn 495 calories per hour. Up your pace to 7 minutes per mile, and you can blast a whopping 867 calories per hour!




2. Kickboxing

 

Kickboxing is a full-body sport that works every major muscle in your body and burns serious calories -- about 619 calories in 60 minutes for a 130-pound woman.





3. Rollerblading

 

Put on your rollerblades and go for a glide! Inline-skating as a form of exercise is a lot of fun and it also melts as many as 743 calories in an hour.





4. Spinning

 

Spinning on a stationary bicycle literally torches calories -- an average 130-pound woman can easily burn 681 calories in an hour. Bonus: It's also low-impact, meaning it won't put pressure on knees and joints as running and many other aerobic exercises do.





5. Squash

 

With squash, you'll get an excellent stop-and-start cardiovascular workout, challenge your co-ordination skills and burn an astounding 743 calories per hour.





6. Jumping rope

 

Jumping rope is an inexpensive, portable and effective way to burn major calories -- we're talking 619 calories per hour.





7. Swimming

 

Swimming laps in the pool not only tones up your arms and legs as well as gives your heart a good workout, it also burns 433 to 681 calories per hour.





8. Step aerobics

 

Step aerobics involves stepping up and down onto an elevated platform. It may sound easy but don't underestimate the calorie-burning potential of this exercise -- a 130-pound woman can easily blast 526 to 619 calories in 60 minutes.





9. Rock climbing

 

Rock climbing is a challenging exercise that provides a total body workout -- you'll burn about 681 calories ascending and 495 calories rappelling per hour.





10. Rowing

 

The rowing machine is an effective calorie buster that really works your arms, legs and core -- you'll burn 433 calories to 526 calories per hour, depending on the intensity of your workout.

10 Most Challenging Mountains to Climb

Mountains have always represented something in human culture that’s almost impossible to overcome. But some mountains aren’t that difficult to conquer - some are no more than big hills. On the other hand, there are some mountains in the world that are deadly and near impossible to conquer.

 

 

1. Annapurna

Annapurna I is the 10th highest peak in the world, at 8,091m but it has a staggering death rate. Exact figures vary, but it is estimated that 130 people have climbed the mountain and 53 have died in the attempt. That gives a ratio of 40% summit-fatality, by far the highest of all the mountains. A number of these deaths were due to avalanches and the ascent via the south face is considered the most difficult climb in the world.
Hindus regard Annapurna as a god. Gods should be respected, and in this case it seems that they should also be avoided.

2. K2

Another Himalayan peak that could quite easily take the title of “most challenging”, K2 has had a death rate of 19.7% since the 1990s and is considered one of the most technically difficult mountains in the world. There have been two disasters on the mountain in recent years – the 1986 disaster, which claimed 5 climbers during one storm and 8 in the weeks prior to the storm, and the 2008 disaster in which 11 people died, with 3 others seriously injured. One of the most dangerous areas is the Bottleneck, a narrow area which is technically the quickest route to the top but also extremely risky. 13 out of the last 14 fatalities on K2 have occurred around the Bottleneck.
Despite these risks, 280 people have summited K2 and it is regarded as the “holy grail of mountaineering”. It certainly is an achievement to conquer it.

3. Kangchenjunga

Our top 3 mountains each have their own claim to being the single most challenging mountain in the world. Kangchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world, certainly has earned a reputation for peril as the death toll has climbed in recent years rather than decreased. It stands at 22% of all attempts, and only 187 climbers have ever summited it.
At 8,586m high it was once considered the highest in the world but was replaced by Everest in 1852. There’s no direct route up it, the weather conditions are difficult and there are frequent avalanches. There is also limited access from the Indian side and it is revered as a sacred mountain, so it is largely untouched. For that reason, it’s an enticing challenge for climbers but it’s also an extremely dangerous one.

4. Matterhorn

When it comes to death tolls, this mountain is fearsome, with 500 deaths between 1865 and 1995. It’s an iconic and popular mountain, but its popularity is part of the danger, as paths get overcrowded. The peak is also prone to avalanches and rockfalls, making it extremely hazardous. It was first climbed by Edward Whymper in 1865, who had been obsessed by the Matterhorn for some time. But even on this first triumphant trip, there was to be disaster as one of the party slipped while descending and he and 3 other men fell down the north face, leaving only Whymper and a father and son by the name of Taugwalder alive. The accident was later depicted by the artist Gustave Doré in his work “The Matterhorn Tragedy“.
So, the mountain was tinged with tragedy from the start but but didn’t stop another party setting out just two days later. And climbers continue to tackle this symbol of the Alps, fully aware that they may not come back.

5. Everest

It’s the highest mountain in the world, at 8,848m so naturally you would expect it to be among the most challenging. However, the number of climbers that successfully summit every year – including disabled climbers – would suggest that it’s not the most difficult climb. The number of climbers, though, can add to the danger as the congestion of 50 or more people on the mountain in a single day slows everything down and can delay others’ descent – always dangerous at a height where altitude sickness can strike down even the most experienced climber.
The commercialization of Mount Everest can lead to complacency, but events likes the 1996 Mount Everest Disaster prove that, even in modern times, the mountain is still a deathtrap. 15 people died that season, and 8 of them in storms on May 10-11. The death rate for modern times is 5.5% of all who try and summit and there have been around 200 deaths in total. It may have been conquered by the most unlikely people, but it takes nothing but bad luck to have an accident on Everest and it should not be underestimated.

6. Denali

This is a lesser-known but deadly mountain, with over 100 deaths on its slopes. Also known as Mt. McKinley, it is North America’s highest peak at 6,194m. Its Alaskan location towards the North Pole means that the atmosphere is far thinner than on other mountains, and only around 50% of climbers reach the top. It was apparently first conquered in 1906, by Frederick Cook, but that was later proved false, and a further claimed ascent in 1910 was also viewed with some suspicion. The first verifiable conquest of the mountain was in 1913 by Walter Harper and it has been climbed many times since. However, the death toll and success rate are still grim enough to deter all but the most skilled climbers.

7. The Eiger

The North Face of the Eiger is another mountaineering spot that’s been turned into a metaphor for an insurmountable obstacle. And there’s a good reason for that – the sheer 6,000ft face of the so-called “Ogre” is subject to rockfalls and melting ice and the mountain has seen 64 climbers die while trying to replicate the 1938 summit. The North face is also known as “Mordwand” (“Murder Wall”, a play on “Nordwand”.)
Its notoriety also lives on in an unlikely tribute from British children’s author J.K.Rowling. In the “Harry Potter” series, a Dark Wizard is called Gellert Grindelwald, Grindelwald being a village close to the mountain. It’s unlikely to be a coincidence, as Rowling likes to weave real-life references into her character names and the association only strengthens the mountain’s connection with death and destruction.

8. Nanga Parbat

Nicknamed “the Man Eater”, Nanga Parbat has seen 62 deaths on its rocky slopes, approximately 5.5% of all the climbers who have attempted it. In the 1930s, there were a number of German attempts on the mountain, as the British allowed them no access to Everest at the time, but the losses were heavy – an avalanche in 1937 killed 16 men instantly, while an ill-fated expedition in 1934 saw 9 deaths, including the famous climber Willy Merkl. It was eventually conquered in 1953 by the Austrian Hermann Buhl, who completed the ascent alone but there have been many deaths since then. It is still considered a very challenging climb and contains the world’s largest mountain face – the Rupal Face, at 15,000 foot high. It has never been climbed in winter and is still claiming victims. The most recent, Joel Wischnewski, disappeared in February 2013 and has not yet be found. A chilling reminder of how this mountain got its nickname.

9. Cerro Torre

This is a Patagonian mountain which is steeped in controversy. The first claimed ascent was by Cesare Maestri in 1959, where he claimed that he and Austrian Toni Egger reached the summit but that Egger had been killed in an avalanche and had taken the photos of the summit with him. A later attempt in 1970 stopped just short of the summit and left the mountain littered with equipment, including a bolt ladder along the southeast ridge. The bolts remained there until a pair of North American climbers – Hayden Kennedy and Jason Kruk – removed most of them on their “fair means” ascent in 2012. They were both praised and criticised for this action, but the mountain remains extremely challenging, with or without bolts. It’s only 2685m high – a baby compared to some of the Asian peaks – but it was for a time considered the hardest mountain in the world.

10. Baintha Brakk

One indication that a mountain is difficult to climb is how many times it’s been summited…hence the appearance of Baintha Brakk in this list. The 7,285m steep peak in Pakistan has only been conquered 3 timers, despite numerous attempts. The last successful ascent was last year, in September 2012, and there was a gap of 24 years between the two other ascents in 1977 and 2001. By contrast, Everest is summited 300 times a year. It is an extremely steep and rocky climb, with the South Face rising 3km in only 2 km horizontal distance. Even the Britons who conquered the mountain in 1977 paid the price for it on the descent – one broke both legs, the other contracted pneumonia and broke 2 ribs. A mountain to tackle if low odds of success motivate you!



source from : http://www.smashinglists.com/top-10-most-challenging-mountains-to-climb/

The Body Weigh Training you should try

The latest exercise craze doesn’t involve bells, whistles, flexy bands, or any other special equipment. Instead, it uses you. Body weight training refers to exercises in which you use your body’s weight as a tool for building strength. You’ll recognize many of the moves. But fitness experts are getting creative with ways to use your own weight as resistance.

Here’s a typical body weight training workout you should consider trying:





Push-ups

• Lay belly down on the floor, with your feet roughly 15-20 centimeters apart. Place your palms flat on the ground and slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

• Keeping your body straight and long, come up onto your toes and lift your body off the floor with your arms until they are fully extended.

• Slowly bend your arms at the elbows and lower your chest towards the floor. Stop roughly 10-15 centimeters before touching the ground with your belly. Try to keep your back and legs straight and in a single plane.

• Push back up into the original position. That’s one push-up.

• If this is too hard, do the exercise with your knees on the floor. Or even simpler, do the exercise standing, using a wall. Start with your feet roughly 50 centimeters from the wall.

• Aim for doing three sets of 8 reps.

 

 

 

Plank

• While in the push-up position, move your right foot next to your left foot and straighten your body. This is the the plank position.

• Spread your fingers wide so your middle fingers are pointing forward. Your hands should be on the floor directly beneath your shoulders.

• Tuck in your tailbone so your legs, hips and torso form a straight line.

• Push the crown of your head forward, tuck your toes and press your heels back, stretching down the entire length of the back of your body.

• Hold this position, breathing deeply, for as long as you are able to without straining yourself. Work up to 2 minutes.

 

 

 

Chin-ups

• Grasp a chin-up bar with your fingers with your palms facing you.

• Before pulling up, take a deep breath.

• Begin pulling up with your chest forward and shoulders back while looking up to where you’re pulling yourself.

• Point your elbows to the floor as you exert yourself.

• Bend your legs and cross your feet, squeezing your glutes as you reach the top.

• Do as many reps as you can, maintaining proper form.

 

 

 

Lunges

• Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart or slightly closer.

• Raise your chin slightly throughout this exercise.

• Take a large step forward with your right leg, planting your foot firmly on the floor with your toes pointed forward or slightly inward. Align your right knee over your right foot.

• Keeping your back straight and upright, bring your left knee straight down until it is 2.5–5 cm from the floor.

• To raise yourself, press firmly into the floor with your right foot while extending your right knee. Return to the initial standing position and repeat with your left leg forward.

• Make a goal to do three sets of 20 lunges with each leg.

Squats

• Stand in front of a chair with your feet hip-width apart. Keep your body erect and your chin raised slightly throughout this exercise.

• With your arms extended forwards, slowly lower your bottom towards the chair as if you’re about to sit. Just before your body touches it, return slowly to a standing position. Repeat, doing three sets of 12 squats.

• As you do this exercise, keep your back straight, your knees behind your toes, your weight centered over the middle of your foot and heels (not over your toes), and your feet flat on the floor. If you need help with balance or flexibility, use a chair that has arms, and use them as needed.

Why should we LOVE milk?

It helps keep your weight in check

People who consume more dairy products weigh less and have less body fat than those who consume less. Milk seems to satisfy our hunger better than other drinks—perhaps due to its protein. And people who drank skim milk felt fuller and ate less at their next meal than people who drank a fruit drink. If you are concerned about weight gain, choose low-fat or nonfat milk instead of whole milk, which can have as much as 8 grams of fat per serving.

It builds bone

Just 1 cup of milk provides 30 percent of the daily value of calcium, a mineral that helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth. To get that amount of calcium from other foods you’d have to eat more than 7 cups of raw broccoli, for example. Calcium is critical to the formation of bones in children and teenagers and becomes equally important to rebuild the bone mass that we lose as we age.

It helps keep muscles strong

One cup of milk provides 16 percent of the daily value for protein, which builds and repairs muscles. In fact, several small studies (partially funded by the dairy industry) found that chocolate milk might help athletes refuel as well as or better than popular sports drinks. Chocolate milk contains the mix of protein and carbohydrate the body needs to recover its energy supplies after an intense workout.

These Places Germs Lurk !

The grocery cart

 

The handles of shopping carts are loaded with saliva, bacteria and even fecal matter, making them one of the worst public places for germs. The carts were found to have germs than the public telephones and public restrooms.

Reduce the risk: Carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with you, especially during the flu season, and wash your hands after you leave.

Your office phone   A typical desk is capable of supporting up to 10 million bacteria -- 400 times more germs than the average toilet seat. And telephones were the worst affected, with 25,127 germs found in an average square inch on the receiver, followed by 20,961 germs on desktops. Bacterial levels spiked during the day, peaking after lunch. Reduce the risk: Crumbs and spills create an enviroment perfect for bacterial contamination, so refrain from snacking at your desk. Simply cleaning your personal workspace once a day will kill 99.9 percent of bacteria and help stop the spread of germs.       Your toothbrush   The yikey truth: Your toothbrush is dirtier than your toilet seat. It is hard to predict exactly which germs are on your toothbrush right now, but staphylococci, coliforms, pseudomonads, streptococci, and at least one fungus, candida, have all been cultured from used toothbrushes. And if you place your toothbrush near the toilet, each time you flush sends a spray of germ-contaminated water droplets into air, some of which inevitably land on your toothbrush. Reduce the risk: Allow your toothbrush to air out and dry between uses, and replace your toothbrush regularly. Also, close the toilet lid each time before you flush.       Your kitchen sink It's hard to believe that the place where you prepare food and wash your dishes is actually germier than the bathroom. The sink, sponge and faucet handle -- are the most contamined with bactera, and the toilet seat was the least contaminated. Reduce the risk: Food, especially raw fruits and vegetables, potentially carry loads of pathogen like salmonella, campylobacter and E. coli, so clean your kitchen counter and sink after preparing food. Clean the sink twice a week by scrubbing the basin and pouring a mix of bleach and water down the drain. Wash your sponge in the dishwasher, or microwave it until steam appears (about 30 seconds). Watch carefully to avoid causing a fire.       The restaurant salt and pepper shakers   These shakers may have been handled by hundreds of patrons and are rarely cleaned. Reduce the risk: Avoid contact between the menu and shaker with your plate or silverware, and wash your hands before and after you eat.       Your handbag   Your purse could, quite literally, carry a dirty secret. The bacteria found can potentially cause bacterial infections, with symptoms that include fever, vomiting and diarrhea. Reduce the risk: Be careful of where you place your tote. Experts advise against sitting your bag on high-traffic floors such as the food courts at the mall, and especially in public restrooms. Wipe the outside of your bag regularly to eliminate bacteria that may accumulate on the surface.       The gym equipment   You hit the gym to shape up and get healthy, but you may be inadvertently exposing yourself to nasty microbes at the same time. Gym equipment were swabbed and found to be contaminated with germs and the highest-risk machines were those used by many people in quick succession, such as dumbbells, or seats where people may bike or sit down. The large number of gym-goers, exposed skin and sweat -- could be a contributing factor. Reduce the risk: Avoid touching your face while you're working out, since eighty percent of all infectious disease is transmitted by contact. Germs also harbor in the shower, so wear your slippers when you enter.       Your TV remote   Anything that multiple people touch and is seldom cleaned is a hotspot for harboring germs. And your telly's remote control, which has practically endured everything from being dropped on the floor to being coughed on, is a dream breeding ground for bacteria. The remote control has one of the germiest surfaces among household items -- about half of the remote controls tested were positive for cold viruses and the germs could live for two days or more. Reduce the risk: Sanitize your remote control on a regular basis using an alcohol wipe.