"GETS GREEN"

Simple tips and trick to help save the planet....... SAVE ENERGY IN YOUR HOME - chase the "power thieves" out of your house! A lot of household appliances consume much more energy than necessary even when they switch off. How we could help curb climate change in simple way.

>BUY ENERGY - efficient products that require less electricity for the same output. Check energy saving labels of appliances before making any purchases.

>SWITCH OFF TV SETS, VIDEO RECORDER, PLAYERS, PC, MICROWAVE - and all accessories that come with them. They consume electricity even when in standby mode. Household consume at least 120 kilowatts hours of electricity a year by leaving their appliances on standby mode.

>USE ENERGY - efficient lighting compact flourecent light bulb cup power consumption by as much as 80% and last eight times longer than incandescent light bulbs. You can also try light emitting diodes which last 133 times longer than incandescent light bulbs.

>Let your PC sleep at night. Switch to "IDLE" as soon as you're through working and unplug from the power source once you switch off.

"THE IDEAL WEIGHT"

Body weight standards its your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters, squared waist circumference the normal circumference for female is 80 centimeter and 90 centimeter for male as your weight decease your excess body fat will be reduced and redistributed. The distribution of body fat is commonly categorized as apple type or pear type. The apple type with excess fat in the stomach area is at great risk for heart disease diabetes and certain cancers. On the other hand, pear type with excess fat in the hip and tights are at risk for joint problems and obesity. For women, the normal waist to hip ratio is .85 or less and for men .90 or less. How to calculate your waist to hip ration? With a tape measure, measure your waist at the belly bottom. Measure your hips at their widest point. Divided your waist measurement by your hip measurement to arrive at your waist to hip ratio. Body fat analysis this measures the percent of fat in your system as compared to bones muscles and tissues. "pwede sa body waist standard mabigat ka, pero ang body fat mo, normal" This means mas marami your muscles pero tama yung fats mo, Even if you lose weight your body weight standard maybe normal, but body fat analysis can slow na mataas na ang fat percentage mo, because of the quality of foods you're eating. And this could help us determine what type of disease you can have.

"KEEP YOUR KIDS HAIR HEALTHY"

Here's the following tips:

1. Use mild shampoo. It is less likely to have harsh and irritating chemicals.
2. It might be tough to tell active children to avoid overexposures to wind and sun. Just be sure that after the day of play they get a good shower.
3. Massage the scalp with the fingertips to promote circulation. Your child can do this while shampooing, but it also a rice quite activity you can do together before bedtime or while watching TV.
4. Comb and brush daily 100 strokes in the morning and at night. This help remove hardened oils that clog up hair follicles.
5. Choose a hairstyle that is easy to maintain. If you must use a blow dryer keep the heat low and direct it to the ends of the hair, not to the scalp.
6.Keep an eye on signs of infection (fungal, bacterial, lice) and treat immediately.
7. Wash or change caps regularly. Hats by themselves are not damaging to hair, but they can cause scalp problems if they are too tights of if sweat, dirt and grime have accumulated on them.
8. Prepare nutritious meals. Encourage children to eat a variety of healthy foods. A daily dose of a children multivitamins won't hurt.
9. Do not under estimate the stress that children feel. Allow them to share their thoughts. Be quick to understand and slow to pass judgment. Always be supportive and let them know they are loved.........

"CLEAN ROUTINE"

HOW TO WASH AN OILY FACE? PICK UP GOOD OLD SOAP.

USE A GENTLE, OIL-TARGETING SOAP - pick one that you can use thrice daily on your oil-prone skin. Soap works better than a cleanser because it cleans deep and strips off unnecessary grease. A cleaner may even leave residue on your skin, prompting both a greasy feel and look.

TONE USING VERY LIGHT STROKES - toners take away the dirt not totally washed off by soap they should be alcohol-free. Opt for one with hazel or other soothing ingredients and used after every wash.

THE BRIGHT SIDE - its not all bad news if you've got oily skin. Did you know that......

********oily skin is slow to develop discolorations, fine lines and wrinkles and has less of a tendency to freckle?

********oily skin usually tans beautifully, rather than just burning and turning need.

********the use of fruit acids for oily skin will refine and brighten the complexion, making it look soft less oily, and smoother, a naturally plump texture without excessive oiliness is achieved.

********you'll get your best beauty sleep before 12 midnight. After the cinderella deadline, it won't matter if you have eight hour's of sleep; your skin will still secrete excess oil.



DON'T USE MOISTURIZER - it only aggravates the oily face condition. If you have problem skin use treatment. *contain salicylic acid, benzonyl peroxide or an antibiotic, try for excess oil, no pimples.

NEVER SKIP THE SUNBLOCK - a gel water based sun shield protects oily skin.

"GREASE LIGHTENING"

Make up that covers up oiliness!!!!!! When it comes to foundation skip the cream formulation and stick to a water based, oil free liquid type.

A TRANSLUCENT POWER - applied after your foundation will help the base stay smudge-proof all day and reduce mid-day openness.

A PENCIL TYPE CONCEALER - does not clog pores. Plus, it's much easier to remove than sticks or creams.

EYE SHADOW AND BLUSH - will stay put on your oily skin longer than cream or pencil based ones.

OIL-ABSORBING PAPER SHEET - are reliable for quick blotting even if you've got make-up on. Always keep a pack in your handbag.

"THE TRUTH ABOUT OILY SKIN"

What you need to know to get a grip on all that oil....... FATTY FOODS DO NOT CAUSE OF OIL, what makes an oily face: medication, monthly harmonal change, genetics, and lifestyle (overworking, night life, smoking, drinking). In fact, making stimulate oiliness, because it takes away your anti-oxidants to compensate take vitamin E. YOUR FACE NEEDS VITAMINS TOO, vitamins C build and repairs tissues, thus aids in healing. Citrus fruits especially guava (highest with Vitamin C) is a good alternative to over the counter vitamin C. Take adequate doses of vitamin A. STEER CLEAR OF PRODUCTS, that have petroleum, wax or oil. These should be used only for hand and feet say no to facial massage as well they stimulate oil production. GREASY TOOLS = GREASY SKIN, so store your sponge compact property. When closing your compact, place the sponge upside down (facing mirror) so it doesn't transfer facial oil on the powder. Also, wash the facial sponge nightly. If you don't have time. Keep clean extras or use facial tissues or a retractable brush instead. For this reason, it's a smart idea to bring your own sponges to salons. EXERCISE, a sweaty workout really perk up not just you face but improves your skin all over, thanks to the release of toxins....

"LOSE WEIGHT without going hungry"

Tired of diet that leave your tummy rumbling? We've got the secret to staying slim while feeling full....

Eat more and weight less a dieter's impossible dream, right? Maybe not. "food that have a high water or fiber content add bulk to your meals, so you'll feeling satisfied without having to eat more calories than you should." So say goodbye to bird food diets. Well show you how to turn these "bulk" food into delicious low-cal meals.

The density lowdown fruits and vegetables contain lots of fiber and water, so even it you eat a big, fat tomato its going to be low in calories. Such food are low energy density, meaning they have relatively few calories compare with what they weight. At the other end of the spectrum are high energy density food like cheese, crackers and fatty meats. They contain a lot of calories relative to how heavy they are, so you end up eating a ton of these food before you've had enough.

Why you feel hungry your stomach is more sensitive to the volume of the food you eat than to the number of calories the food contain, whose research show that people tend to eat the same weight of food on average over a few days. So if you slash your daily calories, from 2,500 to 1,500 by eating much smaller portion of your usual fare, you'll likely feel starved before your next meal, which puts you at risk of wolfing down too many snacks on the side. But if you add some low energy density food to your low-calories meal, it will look hearty and satisfying, you'll spend more time eating and enjoying the food, and the increased volume will prompt stomach receptors to signal to your brain that you're full. You feel more satisfied, which means you'll be less down to sneak in more calories.... -)

"DON'T DO IT ALL!"

If two object cannot occupy the same space at the same time, why are you pushing your self to do so many things at the same time? For multitasking women, use these tips to get better at it;

1. FIND YOUR OPTIMUM TIME - discover your personal rhythm and plan the day accordingly.

2. DIVIDE THE HOURS - set time for individual task and plan for interruption or distractions.

3. TAKE-TIME-OUT - stop everything, step back and catch you breath. You'll make better decisions when you're not doing if from a harried state.

4. GET HELP - if you can't handle all the work, admit it and begin delegating immediately.

5. COMPLETE TASK - a finish project will calm and satisfy you. Check off to those that have been done.

"BREATHING EXERCISES"

Ever wanted a stress reliever that is simple enough yet holds so many benefits for your body? Then go for breathing exercises. Proper breathing clears your mind, improves your immune systems, regulates the blood pressure and even improves posture. Some breathing techniques are even know to help improve your respiratory system and send renewed energy to your body. Its the perfect therapy for relaxation, especially if you have been sitting the whole day and you feel very stagnant. And because its so easy breathing exercises can be done in between chores or during that 10 min break in the office try these easy step:

1. When doing any breathing exercise, it is always better to keep your eyes closed to avoid any distraction. Try moving to a quiet place and play some soothing music to further maximize the benefits of breathing.

2. Make sure to keep a proper posture while sitting or standing comfortably in hale deeply through your nose and visualize pure clean air entering your body. Hold your breath for a few seconds.

3. Next, imagine a straw in your mount exhale a short burst forcefully through the "staw's" small opening. Every time you puff out, imagine all the pollutants germs and other negative elements.

4. Do this repeatedly until you have completely cleansed your lungs with these short strong puffs. With each breath, you'll feel more soothed and relaxed...

"GET FIT"

>>>Enjoy a stroll after sunrise or dinner when the ambiance is better. Have a mammogram a week after your menstrual period, when your breast are not too sensitive and the procedure won't be as uncomfortable. Have laboratory tests done first thing in the morning, especially if they required fasting for at least 8 hours. Exercise during the early part of the day to help raise body temperature, shake off sleep and make more alert.... =)

"QUICK DAYTIME PICK-ME-UP"

3 min using enough pressure so that it feels just a bit uncomfortable;

1. Massage the back of your neck at the hairline; position fingers half and inch to the left and right of your spinal column.

2. Using three fingers, lightly tap a few points on the top of your head.

3. With thumb a middle fingers, massage the meaty muscles between the index finger and thumb of your opposite hand.

4. Massage the muscles just outside your skin bone, three inch below your knee........

THE RIGHT WEIGHT TO REDUCE

Eating plan must include realistic energy intake with emphasis on carbohydrate, not fat. Make legumes, grains, vegetables and fruits central to your diet. Limit intake of concentrated sweets and alcoholic beverages. Drink plenty of water. Physical Activity people who combine diet and exercise are more likely to lose more fat and not regain the weight. It doesn't have to be an unpleasant workout. Why not induge more often in your favorite sports? Behavior Modification change a sedentary lifestyle and other behaviors that often lead to overeating. Eat smallest portion of food and each meal and eat slowly to give your body time to feel full.....

"SECRET TO WEIGHT LOSS"

How can i use the secret to slim down? The first thing is to decide: I want to be healthy, i want to be trim. Get clear on the best weight for you. Then write it out and place it over the readout of your scale so that you don't see the actual number, you see "125" or whatever your ideal weight is. Look at pictures of your self not at that weight. Really picture your self. What are you wearing? Are you smiling?

"LEARN FROM CRITICISMS AND THEN LET GO"

We cannot please everybody. Learn what you can from criticisms and then let go....

LISTEN - a person may criticize you to be helpful (constructive) or to be hurtful (destructive). You won't always know unless you listen carefully. Listen for both emotion and substance.

DETACH - do not take criticism personally. A criticisms is one person opinion; it does not define you.

WAIT - if a person's remark make you angry, don't respond right away. Strong emotions often make us say and do thing's we will regret later.

EVALUATE - is the criticisms valid? Does the person giving it have the authority and expertise to give such a remark?

ASK - sometimes we receive feedback that is too general "your cooking is terrible" for example. Ask the speaker to be more specific. Is the dish too blame? Salty? Lacking in presentation?

No matter how you choose to respond to a criticism, don't sound or look annoyed. After all, everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion!