LONDON - Aquascutum's backstage is bustling with models getting their hair and makeup done. Makeup Artist Lucia Pieroni says, "We wanted to create a little kitten, which is, it's not quite a cat eye because it doesn't have a little flick." She says it's more square and even a little Japanese. She tops it with mascara and a blemish-free face, recommending a good skin regimen with face cleaning and using good products for the ultimate clear skin. "Less is more," she says, "Treat your skin very gently and lightly and it will reward you."
Anthony Turner is the hairstylist backstage. He was inspired by a lot of the military shapes that are running through the collection, so he wanted to capture an androgynous feel to the hair with Toni & Guy volume plumping mousse and blow drying that in. He pushes the sides back with gel on his hands. "She's a girl that means business," he says of the Aquascutum girl, "She's strong, uber-confident. Yeah, she's no wilting flower."
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Make-Up Trends 2011/2012
This season make up is taking front row. Following on from bright matt lip colours of this summer, these neon hues have now been toned down somewhat to show richer tones in a variety of different styles.
Picking up on a mix of gloss and matt lip shades across the catwalks, Holly Fulton and Gucci both opted to demonstrate high shine gloss at its best; Fulton reserved her super shiny lips for a dark plum palette whilst Gucci opted for blood stained Goth and high impact gloss created by catwalk make-up artist Pat McGrath.
Eyebrows have been toughened up at across the board and at Missoni (via MAC) becoming seemingly bigger and bolder than before.
Some were even squared off at the ends to add a masculine touch, which married the male tailored trend extremely well.
Blusher however was barely there: traditionally swept across the cheekbone this time it was reserved for more unconventional places such as across the nose (creating a flushed look), high and shiny between the outside of the eye and cheekbone or swept directly underneath the cheek area, creating more of an outside glow.
In Paris designers showed more of a neutral tone with dewy complexions deciding on fresh morning bitten lips and a smudge of soft toffee eye shadow.
Long extension lashes, single or doubled up, and gothic glamour were also big on the catwalk with models showing off Bambi eyes and a dash of statement red lipstick. Smudged morning-after style eye make-up with nude lips was also popular.
Designers Anna Sui and DKNY both incorporated 1970s glamour into their eye make-up with nude eye shadow and a soft, but arty, black line across the eye socket reflecting back to hippie days.
Lastly do not fear, staple black liner is also still on trend as Stella McCartney and Lanvin rebel fashion houses like Donna Karan (also created by MAC make up artists) and Iceberg opted for a more clashed approach with tangerine eyes and pastel pink lips: Jil Sander also broke away using coral matt lipstick and green eye shadow – a trend worth experimenting with.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Use Baking Soda for Natural Skin Care
If you have to limit your sodium intake I strongly suggest you consult with your doctor before trying this one. A few years ago I met a woman in her mid seventies. She had the most beautiful skin I've ever seen on an adult. She was wearing no makeup and you could tell she had no "work" done but her complexion was flawless. Her hair was soft and shiny and she had a fresh, natural sent.
She told me that she had always been very sensitive to chemicals and had always used nothing but baking soda for bathing and shampooing. She said the best part is that she seldom had to clean her shower because the baking soda kept it clean for her. The results were marvelous. I tried it and it really does work.
You can find large containers of baking soda at some stores, which is great if you also use baking soda for its many household cleaning and laundry possibilities. It's great stuff. You can find it anywhere and it's cheap! Again, if you have problems, check with your doctor first. Baking soda contains a lot of sodium and might be absorbed through the skin.
She told me that she had always been very sensitive to chemicals and had always used nothing but baking soda for bathing and shampooing. She said the best part is that she seldom had to clean her shower because the baking soda kept it clean for her. The results were marvelous. I tried it and it really does work.
You can find large containers of baking soda at some stores, which is great if you also use baking soda for its many household cleaning and laundry possibilities. It's great stuff. You can find it anywhere and it's cheap! Again, if you have problems, check with your doctor first. Baking soda contains a lot of sodium and might be absorbed through the skin.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Mistakes you're making with your skin (that you might not know about!)
Despite our efforts to achieve glowing, flawless skin, many of us are making mistakes that stand in the way of the finest potions and lotions. Here, the 14 biggest mistakes women are making with their skin, and the fixes to set things right. Gorgeousness, here we come!
Mistake: You're not wearing sunscreen every single day
We are all sick of hearing this advice (it gets more play than Lady Gaga!), but dermatologists are probably just as tired of repeating it. This is the single biggest mistake most of us are making with our skin, and there's no need: it's an easy gaffe to fix.
The Fix: You know it already: Wear an SPF lotion or cream with broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection every single day. But why every day? While UVB rays are strong in summer, UVA rays stay the same year-round. "If you go outside to shovel shovel snow on the most overcast day of the year, you're getting the same amount of UVA as if you were on the beach during the summer," says Dr. Jeannette Graf, a Board certified, clinical and research dermatologist. Slather up, whether or not the sun's out.
Mistake: You think the SPF in your makeup is good enough.
We love a time-saving double duty product as much as the next lady, but this kind of two-fer just doesn't cut it. Why? Because dotting foundation on to even out skin tone or sweeping a powder across the t-zone simply isn't a generous enough application to offer real sun protection.
The Fix: "You really need to use an SPF cream or lotion," says Dr. Graf. In the winter, wear a moisturizer with SPF, but "during the summer you really need to bump it up and use a real sunblock that doesn't have any other ingredients but sunscreen and antioxidants," advises Dr. Graf. "You need that extra protection."
Mistake: You pick and squeeze.
We've all been there––it's just so hard not to!––but it's a habit that's not doing anything to help. "When you have a pimple under the skin, there is absolutely no way that you are going to be able to do anything about it in terms of squeezing," says Dr. Graf. "Nothing will come out and nothing good will come of it if you touch it." That is, unless you call scarring a good thing. (Nope!) Another mistake? Using a warm compress to draw out whatever is in there. That just expands the irritation even more, explains Dr. Graf.
The Fix: "If you start to feel a blind pimple under the skin, take it to the dermatologist's office for a shot." Can't make it to the doctor? Apply an ice pack, suggests Dr. Graf. The cold will help constrict the blood vessel and could help make the blemish smaller.
Mistake: You over-dry your skin.
It's the battle of the blemish, and we're all just trying to use our strongest artillery. But this plan of attack actually backfires. Over-drying the skin creates irritation and redness, and what's worse, dry skin leads to clogged pores. Keep this up, warns Dr. Graf, and "you're actually going to get more breakouts and more clogging."
The Fix: Take the path of moderation and lay off the full-on product offensive. You might need to try using your acne treatments every other evening or only a few times a week.
Mistake: You treat your entire face like it's a problem area.
It's like trying to use a chainsaw to shape your eyebrows. While you might have a few oily areas, like across your t-zone, you don't need to treat your entire face with products formulated for oily skin. When you treat combination skin like an oil slick it leads to irritation. And you know where irritation gets you––more clogging and more blemishes.
The Fix: As adolescence turns into adulthood, what was once oily skin is more often combination skin, explains Dr. Graf. Evaluate your skin type and treat it accordingly, whether you're dry, oily, or somewhere in between.
Mistake: You only protect your face from the sun.
Since we're trying to protect ourselves from the signs of aging, it makes sense that we'd focus on putting our best face forward. But as Dr. Graf warns, "one of the biggest places I see aging is on the chest." Also scary: covering up with clothing isn't much help. "A white t-shirt gives you an SPF of about 5," explains Dr. Graf.
The Fix: Any day you're going to be outside for a prolonged period of time, apply sunblock from head to toe, not just on your face and exposed arms and legs. Don't forget your ears!
Mistake: You're religious about using oil-free or non-comedogenic products.
Women with oily or blemish-prone skin have been taught that these words are the preventative gold standard for a break-out. In fact, many of us won't buy products that don't boast these terms on the bottle. But we might want to think again. "The terms non-comedogenic and oil-free are not FDA-approved terms. That's really just a selling point," explains Dr. Graf. The terms date back to the 1950s when beauty products used industrial-grade mineral oil that could break you out. "Today's mineral oil is a totally different cosmetic grade and is not going to break you out."
The Fix: If you're someone with oily skin who lives in fear of a break-out, you should use a pH-balanced foaming cleanser on your face, and you might want to add in a silicone-based powder or gel, suggests Dr. Graf. But you don't need to rely solely on products billed as oil-free or non-comedogenic. Seek out products you like, regardless of meaningless marketing terms.
Mistake: You're over-exfoliating.
Quick science lesson: Over the course of 28 days, the bottom layer of your skin––the basal layer––migrates toward the surface of your skin. When it gets there, it dies. Enzymes in the dead skin cells then cause the dead layer to fall off. That natural process is called exfoliation. Got it?
"If you see a 3-year-old child, that process is working perfectly. As we get older, that's not working as well. Why? Because the enzymes in our skin require hydration and moisture in order to be activated. When we lose that natural moisture over the years, our enzymes don't work. We have that dead skin cell layer that hangs on, and we need to remove it. That's why we use exfoliators."
But exfoliation needs to be gentle in order to be effective. "I've seen doctors on television talking about exfoliating. 'If it burns, great.' I see this, and I want to cringe."
The Fix: Steer clear of harsh scrubs and exfoliators like BuffPuffs, which can break blood vessels, and apricot scrubs, whose needle-sharp pits will break your skin and cause redness. At home, "using a peel kit or microdermabrasion kit is great. Using it every single day is not," says Dr. Graf. Any deeper exfoliation should be done in the care of a skin care professional, she says.
Mistake: You're using the right products at the wrong time.
You've got an all-star line-up of retinols, sunblock, and microdermabrasion kits in your medicine cabinet. But when you use your products is as important as what you're using. "Everybody's using the kitchen sink in the morning," complains Dr. Graf. Retinols are light-sensitive, so using them during the day isn't such a bright idea.
The Fix: "You want to use protective products in the daytime," says Dr. Graf, so slather on sunscreen twenty minutes before you leave the house. At bedtime, bring out the big guns, like exfoliators and retinols, "when your skin's natural circadian rhythms renew themselves," explains Dr. Graf.
Mistake: You use products with gold or metal in them.
It might seem super luxe to use creams flecked with gold, but you're better off keeping your money in your pocket. "They can cause contact dermatitis and there's no evidence that they do anything except drain your wallet."
The Fix: Invest your money in gold you can wear around your neck. And when you feel like splurging on a rich potion, pick something that smells divine or has a luxurious texture––but is free from any precious metals.
Mistake: You go to sleep with your makeup on.
We've all been there: You get home late and can't quite muster the energy to wash off the day or your makeup. (And waking up looking as "done" as Kim Kardashian can seem kind of screen goddessy.) "A lot of people will go to bed with makeup on. And a lot of people who don't go to bed with makeup on won't wash their face in the morning," says Dr. Graf. Both are big mistakes.
The Fix: Wash your face morning and night. But doctors sympathize with real life; they just want us to be prepared. "You go out on a Friday night and come home at 2am––it's going to happen. At the very least, have those pre-moistened makeup removers at your bedside. I'd rather you do that than not do it at all."
Mistake: You don't give your skincare products a chance.
We live in a quick fix world, so when we don't immediately see results from a new skin care regimen, we can get frustrated and give up. We then bounce from product to product, trying to find the magic potion.
The Fix: Exercise some patience. We take multivitamins, Dr Graf explains, knowing they're good for us, even when we don't see results. Sometimes you have to give your products the same measure of faith. "When you're using a skincare product, don't be so hard on the product. Understand that it's doing something for you." And that means waiting more than two days to see a difference––more like four to six weeks.
Mistake: You smoke.
If your health isn't motivation enough to quit, let vanity convince you. The toxins in cigarettes cause decreased oxygen flow to the skin, resulting in a dull complexion, explains Dr. Amy S. Pappert, assistant professor of dermatology at the UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Repeatedly contracting your muscles to inhale, or squinting to protect your eyes from smoke can deep, premature wrinkles around the mouth, frown lines, and crow's feet.
The Fix: There's no better time to quit than now. Talk to your doctor about a game plan, and comb online resources like the Mayo Clinic, the American Cancer Society, and the American Lung Association. Your skin, not to mention your family and your friends, will thank you.
Mistake: You're not wearing sunscreen every single day
We are all sick of hearing this advice (it gets more play than Lady Gaga!), but dermatologists are probably just as tired of repeating it. This is the single biggest mistake most of us are making with our skin, and there's no need: it's an easy gaffe to fix.
The Fix: You know it already: Wear an SPF lotion or cream with broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection every single day. But why every day? While UVB rays are strong in summer, UVA rays stay the same year-round. "If you go outside to shovel shovel snow on the most overcast day of the year, you're getting the same amount of UVA as if you were on the beach during the summer," says Dr. Jeannette Graf, a Board certified, clinical and research dermatologist. Slather up, whether or not the sun's out.
Mistake: You think the SPF in your makeup is good enough.
We love a time-saving double duty product as much as the next lady, but this kind of two-fer just doesn't cut it. Why? Because dotting foundation on to even out skin tone or sweeping a powder across the t-zone simply isn't a generous enough application to offer real sun protection.
The Fix: "You really need to use an SPF cream or lotion," says Dr. Graf. In the winter, wear a moisturizer with SPF, but "during the summer you really need to bump it up and use a real sunblock that doesn't have any other ingredients but sunscreen and antioxidants," advises Dr. Graf. "You need that extra protection."
Mistake: You pick and squeeze.
We've all been there––it's just so hard not to!––but it's a habit that's not doing anything to help. "When you have a pimple under the skin, there is absolutely no way that you are going to be able to do anything about it in terms of squeezing," says Dr. Graf. "Nothing will come out and nothing good will come of it if you touch it." That is, unless you call scarring a good thing. (Nope!) Another mistake? Using a warm compress to draw out whatever is in there. That just expands the irritation even more, explains Dr. Graf.
The Fix: "If you start to feel a blind pimple under the skin, take it to the dermatologist's office for a shot." Can't make it to the doctor? Apply an ice pack, suggests Dr. Graf. The cold will help constrict the blood vessel and could help make the blemish smaller.
Mistake: You over-dry your skin.
It's the battle of the blemish, and we're all just trying to use our strongest artillery. But this plan of attack actually backfires. Over-drying the skin creates irritation and redness, and what's worse, dry skin leads to clogged pores. Keep this up, warns Dr. Graf, and "you're actually going to get more breakouts and more clogging."
The Fix: Take the path of moderation and lay off the full-on product offensive. You might need to try using your acne treatments every other evening or only a few times a week.
Mistake: You treat your entire face like it's a problem area.
It's like trying to use a chainsaw to shape your eyebrows. While you might have a few oily areas, like across your t-zone, you don't need to treat your entire face with products formulated for oily skin. When you treat combination skin like an oil slick it leads to irritation. And you know where irritation gets you––more clogging and more blemishes.
The Fix: As adolescence turns into adulthood, what was once oily skin is more often combination skin, explains Dr. Graf. Evaluate your skin type and treat it accordingly, whether you're dry, oily, or somewhere in between.
Mistake: You only protect your face from the sun.
Since we're trying to protect ourselves from the signs of aging, it makes sense that we'd focus on putting our best face forward. But as Dr. Graf warns, "one of the biggest places I see aging is on the chest." Also scary: covering up with clothing isn't much help. "A white t-shirt gives you an SPF of about 5," explains Dr. Graf.
The Fix: Any day you're going to be outside for a prolonged period of time, apply sunblock from head to toe, not just on your face and exposed arms and legs. Don't forget your ears!
Mistake: You're religious about using oil-free or non-comedogenic products.
Women with oily or blemish-prone skin have been taught that these words are the preventative gold standard for a break-out. In fact, many of us won't buy products that don't boast these terms on the bottle. But we might want to think again. "The terms non-comedogenic and oil-free are not FDA-approved terms. That's really just a selling point," explains Dr. Graf. The terms date back to the 1950s when beauty products used industrial-grade mineral oil that could break you out. "Today's mineral oil is a totally different cosmetic grade and is not going to break you out."
The Fix: If you're someone with oily skin who lives in fear of a break-out, you should use a pH-balanced foaming cleanser on your face, and you might want to add in a silicone-based powder or gel, suggests Dr. Graf. But you don't need to rely solely on products billed as oil-free or non-comedogenic. Seek out products you like, regardless of meaningless marketing terms.
Mistake: You're over-exfoliating.
Quick science lesson: Over the course of 28 days, the bottom layer of your skin––the basal layer––migrates toward the surface of your skin. When it gets there, it dies. Enzymes in the dead skin cells then cause the dead layer to fall off. That natural process is called exfoliation. Got it?
"If you see a 3-year-old child, that process is working perfectly. As we get older, that's not working as well. Why? Because the enzymes in our skin require hydration and moisture in order to be activated. When we lose that natural moisture over the years, our enzymes don't work. We have that dead skin cell layer that hangs on, and we need to remove it. That's why we use exfoliators."
But exfoliation needs to be gentle in order to be effective. "I've seen doctors on television talking about exfoliating. 'If it burns, great.' I see this, and I want to cringe."
The Fix: Steer clear of harsh scrubs and exfoliators like BuffPuffs, which can break blood vessels, and apricot scrubs, whose needle-sharp pits will break your skin and cause redness. At home, "using a peel kit or microdermabrasion kit is great. Using it every single day is not," says Dr. Graf. Any deeper exfoliation should be done in the care of a skin care professional, she says.
Mistake: You're using the right products at the wrong time.
You've got an all-star line-up of retinols, sunblock, and microdermabrasion kits in your medicine cabinet. But when you use your products is as important as what you're using. "Everybody's using the kitchen sink in the morning," complains Dr. Graf. Retinols are light-sensitive, so using them during the day isn't such a bright idea.
The Fix: "You want to use protective products in the daytime," says Dr. Graf, so slather on sunscreen twenty minutes before you leave the house. At bedtime, bring out the big guns, like exfoliators and retinols, "when your skin's natural circadian rhythms renew themselves," explains Dr. Graf.
Mistake: You use products with gold or metal in them.
It might seem super luxe to use creams flecked with gold, but you're better off keeping your money in your pocket. "They can cause contact dermatitis and there's no evidence that they do anything except drain your wallet."
The Fix: Invest your money in gold you can wear around your neck. And when you feel like splurging on a rich potion, pick something that smells divine or has a luxurious texture––but is free from any precious metals.
Mistake: You go to sleep with your makeup on.
We've all been there: You get home late and can't quite muster the energy to wash off the day or your makeup. (And waking up looking as "done" as Kim Kardashian can seem kind of screen goddessy.) "A lot of people will go to bed with makeup on. And a lot of people who don't go to bed with makeup on won't wash their face in the morning," says Dr. Graf. Both are big mistakes.
The Fix: Wash your face morning and night. But doctors sympathize with real life; they just want us to be prepared. "You go out on a Friday night and come home at 2am––it's going to happen. At the very least, have those pre-moistened makeup removers at your bedside. I'd rather you do that than not do it at all."
Mistake: You don't give your skincare products a chance.
We live in a quick fix world, so when we don't immediately see results from a new skin care regimen, we can get frustrated and give up. We then bounce from product to product, trying to find the magic potion.
The Fix: Exercise some patience. We take multivitamins, Dr Graf explains, knowing they're good for us, even when we don't see results. Sometimes you have to give your products the same measure of faith. "When you're using a skincare product, don't be so hard on the product. Understand that it's doing something for you." And that means waiting more than two days to see a difference––more like four to six weeks.
Mistake: You smoke.
If your health isn't motivation enough to quit, let vanity convince you. The toxins in cigarettes cause decreased oxygen flow to the skin, resulting in a dull complexion, explains Dr. Amy S. Pappert, assistant professor of dermatology at the UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Repeatedly contracting your muscles to inhale, or squinting to protect your eyes from smoke can deep, premature wrinkles around the mouth, frown lines, and crow's feet.
The Fix: There's no better time to quit than now. Talk to your doctor about a game plan, and comb online resources like the Mayo Clinic, the American Cancer Society, and the American Lung Association. Your skin, not to mention your family and your friends, will thank you.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
The best haircuts for spring (hint: the shorter the better!)
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Best Foods for Healthy Skin - WATER
Okay, it’s not as fun to drink as wine, but water is the strongest weapon you have against lifeless skin. That’s why they call it “moisturizing”—because you’re trying to lock moisture, aka water, into your skin. To put it broadly, all the body’s processes rely on hydration, so if you’re not sipping throughout the day, you’re likely to have a slower metabolism, groggier head, and, yes, drier skin. One study suggested that it takes a mere half-liter of water to create a measurable increase in the capillary blood flow to your body’s outer layer. That’s just over 16 ounces. Try doing that a few times a day and you’ll have a face like a baby’s bottom in no time.
Other water-rich foods: watermelon, peaches, celery
Other water-rich foods: watermelon, peaches, celery
Monday, December 6, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Dark circles
Do you get recognized for your "bags under the eyes" nowadays? If so, it's time you do something about it. Ignoring dark circles may not cost you a fortune but it will certainly rob that glow from your face. Surely, you do not want that to happen any day!
Dark circles can be really depressing and make you look older than you really are. So, it is very important to take proper care of the area surrounding your eyes. Dark circles can result from different reasons. But do not panic, you have cure in the form of natural skin care products. You can even make some homemade recipes for dark circles by using natural ingredients from your kitchen and refrigerator.
Causes of dark circles:
Heredity
Lack of sleep and stress
Aging
Long sun exposure
Improper diet
Skin allergy
Best natural homemade remedies for dark circles:It is very important to cleanse your body, so even though you do not like to be nagged by somebody else to drink water, you actually need to intake at least 8-10 glasses of water to keep dark circles at bay.
Take cucumber slices, and place them on your eyes. Take care so that they touch the skin under the eyes. Remove the slices after 10-15 minutes. It lightens and soothes the skin.
You can also use tea bags to get rid of dark circles. Squeeze out the tea bags and place it on the eyes for 10 minutes. The puffiness and circles will improve to a great extent.
Take a cotton ball, dip in chilled rosewater and apply over your eyes for 5-10 minutes and feel the difference.
Apply almond oil and massage gently under and around the eyes on a regular basis.
Use thin potato slices to cover the eyes; it will lighten the circles to a great extent.
Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet as much as possible.
Caution: If you have skin allergy, consult a skin specialist before you use any of these remedies.
Dark circles can be really depressing and make you look older than you really are. So, it is very important to take proper care of the area surrounding your eyes. Dark circles can result from different reasons. But do not panic, you have cure in the form of natural skin care products. You can even make some homemade recipes for dark circles by using natural ingredients from your kitchen and refrigerator.
Causes of dark circles:
Heredity
Lack of sleep and stress
Aging
Long sun exposure
Improper diet
Skin allergy
Best natural homemade remedies for dark circles:It is very important to cleanse your body, so even though you do not like to be nagged by somebody else to drink water, you actually need to intake at least 8-10 glasses of water to keep dark circles at bay.
Take cucumber slices, and place them on your eyes. Take care so that they touch the skin under the eyes. Remove the slices after 10-15 minutes. It lightens and soothes the skin.
You can also use tea bags to get rid of dark circles. Squeeze out the tea bags and place it on the eyes for 10 minutes. The puffiness and circles will improve to a great extent.
Take a cotton ball, dip in chilled rosewater and apply over your eyes for 5-10 minutes and feel the difference.
Apply almond oil and massage gently under and around the eyes on a regular basis.
Use thin potato slices to cover the eyes; it will lighten the circles to a great extent.
Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet as much as possible.
Caution: If you have skin allergy, consult a skin specialist before you use any of these remedies.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
10 Essential Skin Care Tips
Here are 10 essential skin care tips from skin experts. By applying these essential 10 Tips that aim to restore a youthful skin, you can quickly get the younger looking skin you want.
1. Products that contain glycerin and dimethicone help attract moisture to the skin. If you want to have a younger-looking skin, look these kind of products.
2. Antioxidants like green tea, vitamin E, and vitamin C help protect the skin against free-radical damage and keep you looking younger and healthier. Apply creams with antioxidants twice daily.
3. While you're washing your face, you shloud be more gentle around the eye area. Using a deep cleaning product keeps your skin fresh and pure.
4. Wearing gloves can prevent your hands from premature aging and chapping and keeps them healthy. Apply a thick layer of cream at night and heal dry hands.
5. Look for skin creams containing niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. These ingredients improve skin hydration and help restore youthful firmness.
6. Vitamins and nutrients are not only keep your body healthy, but also benefit your skin. Fruits and veggies are packed with antioxidants and vitamins that help keep skin healthy.
7. Creams containing glycolic or lactic acid help you to exfoliate dry, flaky skin. These natural acids are great hydrators that gently dissolve dead skin layers for a vibrant glow.
8. Use a facial moisturizer containing sunscreen which protects skin and fights the signs of aging.
9. Long hot showers can dry out skin, so try not to linger. Be sure to moisturize your body and face right afterward to maximize absorption. Try to have a bath with lukewarm water.
10. You should remove makeup every night. Use a deep-cleaning product to remove dirt, oil, and buildup for a fresh start in the morning. Besides, removing makeup every night before bed is the #1 tip to keeping pores small and can help to protect against acne.
1. Products that contain glycerin and dimethicone help attract moisture to the skin. If you want to have a younger-looking skin, look these kind of products.
2. Antioxidants like green tea, vitamin E, and vitamin C help protect the skin against free-radical damage and keep you looking younger and healthier. Apply creams with antioxidants twice daily.
3. While you're washing your face, you shloud be more gentle around the eye area. Using a deep cleaning product keeps your skin fresh and pure.
4. Wearing gloves can prevent your hands from premature aging and chapping and keeps them healthy. Apply a thick layer of cream at night and heal dry hands.
5. Look for skin creams containing niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. These ingredients improve skin hydration and help restore youthful firmness.
6. Vitamins and nutrients are not only keep your body healthy, but also benefit your skin. Fruits and veggies are packed with antioxidants and vitamins that help keep skin healthy.
7. Creams containing glycolic or lactic acid help you to exfoliate dry, flaky skin. These natural acids are great hydrators that gently dissolve dead skin layers for a vibrant glow.
8. Use a facial moisturizer containing sunscreen which protects skin and fights the signs of aging.
9. Long hot showers can dry out skin, so try not to linger. Be sure to moisturize your body and face right afterward to maximize absorption. Try to have a bath with lukewarm water.
10. You should remove makeup every night. Use a deep-cleaning product to remove dirt, oil, and buildup for a fresh start in the morning. Besides, removing makeup every night before bed is the #1 tip to keeping pores small and can help to protect against acne.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Best Foods for Healthy Skin - GRAPES
Besides providing protection from heart attack and stroke, antioxidants called polyphenols found in grapes can also help keep middle-aged skin from sagging.
That’s because polyphenols improve skin’s elasticity by strengthening collagen, the primary protein in skin’s innermost layer.
Other polyphenol-rich foods: grape juice, blueberries
That’s because polyphenols improve skin’s elasticity by strengthening collagen, the primary protein in skin’s innermost layer.
Other polyphenol-rich foods: grape juice, blueberries
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Tips for Nail Care
The nail is made of a hard protein which is called “keratin”. In fact the hand and toe nails help to protect the ends of the fingers and toes from kinds of traumas and also help us pick up some small objects. But over the last hundreds years, nails have become more important for cosmetic reasons rather than protection.
The first application come to mind about nail protection is manicuring. We had better do a basic manicure once a week. Apart from this basic manicure, every 4-6 weeks it is a good idea to get a professional help about manicure. Because, naturally professional manicurist best knows how to keep your nails look healthier and more beautiful.
A good detail to reach healthy nails is to keep your hands clean, feminine and polished. And these little applications does not require weekly trips to the manicurist. Let’s see some easy nail care tips to have perfect nails with a little effort.
Grime: Your nails deserves to be clean and well protected. Using a nailbrush is a perfect way to give them the required cleanse. You can also use some cleansing agents in order to get rid of the oil on your hands and under nails.
Infections: If your nails go crumbly and whitish or yellowish and separate slightly from the nail bed then it could be a nail fungus infection. When you face such a problem, best thing for you is to go a doctor. Your doctor can prescribe an anti-fungal paint to get rid of it.
Soak your hands in warm water for a few minutes to soften the cuticles. Cuticles is the bit of skin at the bottom of your nails.
After you soften your cuticles, push them back very gently.
Try to trim your nails to the same length, cut of any snaggy or spiky bits.
File the ends of your nails to smooth them off.
Use nail creams in order to feed and strengthen your nails.
Maybe the most important part, don’t bite your nails! If you can’t help biting them, use an anti-biting nail paint. It’s taste is so disgusting that you will never think of biting your nails again.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
檸檬水
檸檬汁的好處：檸檬具有高度鹹性，被認為是很好的治療所有疾病的藥，止咳、化痰、生津健脾。且對於人體的血液循環以及鈣質的吸引有
相當大的助益，其豐富的維他命Ｃ，不但能夠預防癌症、降低膽固醇、食物中毒，消除疲勞，增加免疫力，延緩老化，保持肌膚彈性，
並且克服糖尿病、高血壓、貧血、感冒、骨質疏鬆症等。
■強化記憶力：面對生活上的工作壓力，是否感覺到自己的記憶力愈來愈差？面對學校繁重的課業，總是害跟不上進度？身處在高科技、
高生活水準的現代社會人，何必庸人自擾呢？就讓每天一杯檸檬汁解決你的問題吧！根據美國最新研究報告顯示，
維他命Ｃ和維他命Ｅ的攝取量達到均衡標準，有助於強化記憶力，提高思考反應靈活度，是現代人增強記憶力的飲食參考。
研究中顯示，由於血液循環功能的退化，造成腦部血液循環受阻而妨礙腦部功能的正常運作。如利用清除自由基的抗氧化功效，
可改善血液循環不佳的問題，因此對於記憶力及反應力的運作而言，確實有相當的幫助。但又要如何從飲食生活中做起呢？專家建議，
檸檬具有抗氧化功效的水溶性維他命Ｃ類的食物，因此一天一杯檸檬汁有助於保持記憶力且對身體無任何副作用，
是日常生活中隨手可得的的健康食品。
■改善骨質疏鬆：檸檬中的檸檬酸能使鈣易深化並能螯合鈣，可大大提高人體對鈣的吸收率，增加人體骨密度，進而預防骨質疏鬆症。
缺乏鈣質是導致骨質疏鬆症原因之一，預防骨質疏鬆症第一步是先從改善飲食生活開始，就是常吃含維他命C豐富的檸檬、柚橘類水果。
基於檸檬對人體的血液循環以及鈣質的吸引，非常有幫助。這可是有實驗證明，在日本曾實驗過，參加試驗的共7人，年齡平均為36∼59歲，
每日早、中、晚飲檸檬果汁150毫升，連續飲用 3個月後，7人中有6人骨密度上升，此外檸檬汁中的檸檬酸還有抗腸炎菌、沙門氏菌、
腸道出血性大腸菌0-157等食物中毒菌效果，能減少人體內疲勞物質乳酸產生。而在義大利的南部一帶盛產檸檬，
當地人做任何料理都會使用檸檬提味，使得那裡的老年人個個身體非常健壯、頭腦清晰，所以改善飲食生活不妨將檸檬擠成汁，
放在冰箱，口渴時加點水或紅茶當開水來喝，對身體是好處多多。
■達到美容效果：檸檬可說是女性的水果，因它能安胎，故稱「宜母子」。它又能美顏，因其檸檬酸能去斑、防止色素沉著，
內服外塗均有效果。檸檬本身就是美容妙品，可以促進胃裡蛋白分解砪的分泌，增加腸胃蠕動，幫助消化吸收。
在國外的美容專家稱其為美容水果，認為檸檬汁可以潔膚美容，防止及消除皮膚色素的沉積（即是去斑），能令肌膚光結細膩。所以，
每晚睡前如果用檸檬片擦面部皮膚（要持續），即能改善消除臉部上的油脂污垢和瑕疵，並且可以改善皺紋。用蛋白加檸檬汁來做面膜，
可以緊膚及去除黃氣，令人容光煥發。而且原來一星期至少一次用檸檬汁來按摩指甲，有令指甲堅固的效用。
■可防經濟艙症：你是否害怕在長期的時間下搭乘飛機呢？日本科學家發現，檸檬汁有助防止乘搭長途飛機的旅客，患上經濟客艙症候群，
科學家建議應最少每五時便喝一杯檸檬汁，以幫助促進血液循環。研究人員曾在13名乘搭長途飛機的旅客身上進行實驗，
讓他們喝下一大杯檸檬汁，然後再進行試驗，實驗結果發現他們的血液循環比之前加快了19%。研究人員解釋，
檸檬汁內的檸檬酸和檸檬多酚，均能有效預防深靜脈栓塞，調整血液循環，減低血凝塊的機會，
因此他建議長途旅客宜每隔5小時便喝一杯檸檬汁。由於乘坐長途飛機的旅客往往需要長時間維持同一個姿勢，
而經濟客艙的座位又不夠寬敞，因此容易產生深靜脈栓塞的情形，亦即所謂的經濟客艙症候群。
■料理美食：檸檬汁不但有以上幾種功能，媽媽作菜，而檸檬汁就變成了萬能的調味料了。因為它能夠去除腥味及食物本身的異味，
無論是肉類中的腥味、海鮮腥味、蛋腥味、洋菇中的澀味及洋蔥的味道，只要加入少許檸檬汁，可減少這些味道而增加食物的風味。
■檸檬的妙用
◎在三明治旁放片檸檬，可保持三明治的新鮮。
◎將檸檬汁滴到蘋果切面上，可防止變色。
◎家裡的芥末存放太久，不妨加二、三滴檸檬汁，辣味就會增加；如用檸檬片蓋面，可保芥末醬新鮮，不會變硬。
◎檸檬汁也是高超的清潔劑，能去除頑固的污漬 。白色的襯衫沾上紅茶時，趕快用水或溼布輕輕敲打，若還是不管用，
滴上一滴檸檬什就可以馬上去除了。熨衣服時若不小心留下焦痕，試塗上檸檬汁後曬乾，多能除去焦痕。
◎清洗衣物時最後一道清水中加入數滴檸檬精油，可使衣物保持清新的檸檬香味。
◎榨完汁的檸檬皮渣，就此丟棄太可惜了，不妨放置在冰箱裡，可以除臭、保鮮，或者浸在浴缸裡，泡個舒服的檸檬澡，
美白潔身。知道這些運用技巧後，會發現真是一舉數得，好處多多呢！。
相當大的助益，其豐富的維他命Ｃ，不但能夠預防癌症、降低膽固醇、食物中毒，消除疲勞，增加免疫力，延緩老化，保持肌膚彈性，
並且克服糖尿病、高血壓、貧血、感冒、骨質疏鬆症等。
■強化記憶力：面對生活上的工作壓力，是否感覺到自己的記憶力愈來愈差？面對學校繁重的課業，總是害跟不上進度？身處在高科技、
高生活水準的現代社會人，何必庸人自擾呢？就讓每天一杯檸檬汁解決你的問題吧！根據美國最新研究報告顯示，
維他命Ｃ和維他命Ｅ的攝取量達到均衡標準，有助於強化記憶力，提高思考反應靈活度，是現代人增強記憶力的飲食參考。
研究中顯示，由於血液循環功能的退化，造成腦部血液循環受阻而妨礙腦部功能的正常運作。如利用清除自由基的抗氧化功效，
可改善血液循環不佳的問題，因此對於記憶力及反應力的運作而言，確實有相當的幫助。但又要如何從飲食生活中做起呢？專家建議，
檸檬具有抗氧化功效的水溶性維他命Ｃ類的食物，因此一天一杯檸檬汁有助於保持記憶力且對身體無任何副作用，
是日常生活中隨手可得的的健康食品。
■改善骨質疏鬆：檸檬中的檸檬酸能使鈣易深化並能螯合鈣，可大大提高人體對鈣的吸收率，增加人體骨密度，進而預防骨質疏鬆症。
缺乏鈣質是導致骨質疏鬆症原因之一，預防骨質疏鬆症第一步是先從改善飲食生活開始，就是常吃含維他命C豐富的檸檬、柚橘類水果。
基於檸檬對人體的血液循環以及鈣質的吸引，非常有幫助。這可是有實驗證明，在日本曾實驗過，參加試驗的共7人，年齡平均為36∼59歲，
每日早、中、晚飲檸檬果汁150毫升，連續飲用 3個月後，7人中有6人骨密度上升，此外檸檬汁中的檸檬酸還有抗腸炎菌、沙門氏菌、
腸道出血性大腸菌0-157等食物中毒菌效果，能減少人體內疲勞物質乳酸產生。而在義大利的南部一帶盛產檸檬，
當地人做任何料理都會使用檸檬提味，使得那裡的老年人個個身體非常健壯、頭腦清晰，所以改善飲食生活不妨將檸檬擠成汁，
放在冰箱，口渴時加點水或紅茶當開水來喝，對身體是好處多多。
■達到美容效果：檸檬可說是女性的水果，因它能安胎，故稱「宜母子」。它又能美顏，因其檸檬酸能去斑、防止色素沉著，
內服外塗均有效果。檸檬本身就是美容妙品，可以促進胃裡蛋白分解砪的分泌，增加腸胃蠕動，幫助消化吸收。
在國外的美容專家稱其為美容水果，認為檸檬汁可以潔膚美容，防止及消除皮膚色素的沉積（即是去斑），能令肌膚光結細膩。所以，
每晚睡前如果用檸檬片擦面部皮膚（要持續），即能改善消除臉部上的油脂污垢和瑕疵，並且可以改善皺紋。用蛋白加檸檬汁來做面膜，
可以緊膚及去除黃氣，令人容光煥發。而且原來一星期至少一次用檸檬汁來按摩指甲，有令指甲堅固的效用。
■可防經濟艙症：你是否害怕在長期的時間下搭乘飛機呢？日本科學家發現，檸檬汁有助防止乘搭長途飛機的旅客，患上經濟客艙症候群，
科學家建議應最少每五時便喝一杯檸檬汁，以幫助促進血液循環。研究人員曾在13名乘搭長途飛機的旅客身上進行實驗，
讓他們喝下一大杯檸檬汁，然後再進行試驗，實驗結果發現他們的血液循環比之前加快了19%。研究人員解釋，
檸檬汁內的檸檬酸和檸檬多酚，均能有效預防深靜脈栓塞，調整血液循環，減低血凝塊的機會，
因此他建議長途旅客宜每隔5小時便喝一杯檸檬汁。由於乘坐長途飛機的旅客往往需要長時間維持同一個姿勢，
而經濟客艙的座位又不夠寬敞，因此容易產生深靜脈栓塞的情形，亦即所謂的經濟客艙症候群。
■料理美食：檸檬汁不但有以上幾種功能，媽媽作菜，而檸檬汁就變成了萬能的調味料了。因為它能夠去除腥味及食物本身的異味，
無論是肉類中的腥味、海鮮腥味、蛋腥味、洋菇中的澀味及洋蔥的味道，只要加入少許檸檬汁，可減少這些味道而增加食物的風味。
■檸檬的妙用
◎在三明治旁放片檸檬，可保持三明治的新鮮。
◎將檸檬汁滴到蘋果切面上，可防止變色。
◎家裡的芥末存放太久，不妨加二、三滴檸檬汁，辣味就會增加；如用檸檬片蓋面，可保芥末醬新鮮，不會變硬。
◎檸檬汁也是高超的清潔劑，能去除頑固的污漬 。白色的襯衫沾上紅茶時，趕快用水或溼布輕輕敲打，若還是不管用，
滴上一滴檸檬什就可以馬上去除了。熨衣服時若不小心留下焦痕，試塗上檸檬汁後曬乾，多能除去焦痕。
◎清洗衣物時最後一道清水中加入數滴檸檬精油，可使衣物保持清新的檸檬香味。
◎榨完汁的檸檬皮渣，就此丟棄太可惜了，不妨放置在冰箱裡，可以除臭、保鮮，或者浸在浴缸裡，泡個舒服的檸檬澡，
美白潔身。知道這些運用技巧後，會發現真是一舉數得，好處多多呢！。
Monday, April 12, 2010
神奇的增高體操~ 長高的相關知識
神奇的增高體操
魯斯塔姆．艾哈邁托夫很想成為一名出色的跳高運動員。可他的個頭又太不爭氣，從１４歲起幾乎就不再長個，到了１６歲身高隻有１．６１米。然而，經過一番努力，艾哈邁托夫居然使自己在短短的３年內長高了２１厘米，並且實現了成為一名出色跳高運動員的夢想。是什麼靈丹妙藥有如此奇效？說來竟十分簡單，每天做一套增高體操。這套體操歸納起來隻有１２個字：熱身、行走、跑步、伸拉、垂吊，跳躍。 一、熱身：身體保持正直，然後上體前傾，雙臂伸直用力向後上方揮動
二、行走：大幅度擺臂，有力地向前走。
三、跑步：先小步跑，同時雙手放在肩上，雙臂屈肘向前轉動；然後快速跑跳２５－５０米。重復４－６次，每次之間稍事休息。
四、伸拉：踮起腳後跟，雙臂伸直向上伸拉，然後向各方向伸拉。重復６－８次，中間稍事休息。
五、垂吊：在單槓上懸垂（２０秒到１分鐘），雙腿並攏。身體先向左、右轉動，再向前、後擺盪，最後做引體向上。每次做４－６分鐘，每個動作重復６－８次。還有一種方法是，上體保持正直，深蹲，然後向上跳起時抓住單槓，並利用慣性做引體向下（單槓的高度和雙手之間的距離應根據個人情況而定），重復數次。
六、跳躍：向上跳，爭取每次跳得比上一次高，或力求達到某一規定高度。向下跳，從稍高的地方向下跳，落地時盡量彎屈雙腿，然後雙腳用力蹬地，再向上跳起，各做３０－６０次。--
注意事項：認真做好熱身運動，防止損傷。循序漸進，可先選擇部分練習，一段時間後再進行全套練習。從一開始就要注意按照規定數量做好動作。不可隨心所欲。每做完一節操，要稍事休息，讓呼吸平穩、肢體充分放鬆。做完全套操後，平躺在地板上，繃緊背部和臀部肌肉，腰略挺。每周做操不少於３次，每次３５－４５分鐘持之以恆，必有佳效。
專家們認為，通過這套體操，可以促進腦垂體中長高激素分泌得更加旺盛。不容置疑，體育運動是增高的最佳途徑。
長高的相關知識
如果你現在尚未滿25歲（最好先確認你的骨骺線沒有閉合），那麼只要你遵行下面所說的飲食方法，仍然有機會再增高一點。
要想增高，應該多吃蛋白質，尤其是含有中"胺基酸"的食物，如：麵粉、小麥胚芽、豆類、蝦、螃蟹、貝類、海藻、牛肉、雞肉、肝臟、豬腿肉、蛋、牛奶、乳酪及深色蔬菜等。
反之，白米、糯米、甜點等食品則應儘量不吃。可樂與果汁也少吃為妙，因為其中所含的糖份多，會阻礙鈣質的吸收，吃多了會影響骨骼的發育。此外，鹽也是增高的大敵，必須養成少吃鹽的習慣。
只要是人類，背脊或多或少都有不正常的彎曲。如果把此種（不正常的彎曲）矯正，則各部的關節會伸長，使你的高度增加，你不要小看一個關節由彎曲到伸直能長多少，人體的關節有那麼多，積少成多，當然可觀。
力學治療法，不僅對小兒麻痹及半身不遂有顯著效果，同時能治療嚴重的貓背及O型腳，並使脊椎恢復正常，使體態轉好，增加身高。除此之外，也能夠治療冷症。只要每天施行3次，3個月之後，最少能長高3釐米。
（一）併攏兩腳，筆直地站立，把一條腿向後移開半步，然後把上體向前彎曲，不要彎膝蓋，使手指能觸到地面為止，如此，連續做15～20次。
（二）兩腳打開30～60釐米，挺直地站立，把一條腿向後退半步，然後把上身扭曲，使指尖能夠觸及另一側的腳趾。並連續做10～15次。
（三）兩腳打開60～70釐米，把一條腿向後退半步，再抬起雙臂，與肩膀同高，然後把雙臂水準地向後甩去。向長腿的方向扭轉7次，向短腿的方向扭轉4次。
（四）面向牆壁，保持30釐米的距離站住，一條腿向後退半步，腳後跟張開，讓足尖朝向內側，再把兩手按在牆壁上，挺起胸部，以臀部向後突起的姿勢，併攏著兩個膝蓋，曲伸雙腿。連續做20～50次。
（五）做一個長度乃釐米，闊度約有手腕兩倍的腰枕系在腰部，把一條腿向後退半步，深深地坐人椅子裏面，再把肩膀向後面靠去，挺起胸部，連續做20次。
（六）拿起一條繩子站立，把一條腿向後退半步，然後，以這種姿勢，有韻律地跳躍60～70次。跳繩是一種很好的全身運動，能收縮全身的肌肉，增加身高。
（七）正坐在小腿上，把一條腿的膝蓋向後退3～5釐米，兩肩向後扳開，手臂筆直地向上舉起，以此姿勢，把上體向前傾倒，儘量貼近地板。連續做20～40次。
（八）坐下來，用布條將兩膝蓋上部綁好，兩手抱住小腿，讓一條腿的膝蓋與另外一條腿的膝蓋保持平整一般高，再利用兩手拉身體彎曲，使下巴觸到膝蓋，連續做20～30次。
魯斯塔姆．艾哈邁托夫很想成為一名出色的跳高運動員。可他的個頭又太不爭氣，從１４歲起幾乎就不再長個，到了１６歲身高隻有１．６１米。然而，經過一番努力，艾哈邁托夫居然使自己在短短的３年內長高了２１厘米，並且實現了成為一名出色跳高運動員的夢想。是什麼靈丹妙藥有如此奇效？說來竟十分簡單，每天做一套增高體操。這套體操歸納起來隻有１２個字：熱身、行走、跑步、伸拉、垂吊，跳躍。 一、熱身：身體保持正直，然後上體前傾，雙臂伸直用力向後上方揮動
二、行走：大幅度擺臂，有力地向前走。
三、跑步：先小步跑，同時雙手放在肩上，雙臂屈肘向前轉動；然後快速跑跳２５－５０米。重復４－６次，每次之間稍事休息。
四、伸拉：踮起腳後跟，雙臂伸直向上伸拉，然後向各方向伸拉。重復６－８次，中間稍事休息。
五、垂吊：在單槓上懸垂（２０秒到１分鐘），雙腿並攏。身體先向左、右轉動，再向前、後擺盪，最後做引體向上。每次做４－６分鐘，每個動作重復６－８次。還有一種方法是，上體保持正直，深蹲，然後向上跳起時抓住單槓，並利用慣性做引體向下（單槓的高度和雙手之間的距離應根據個人情況而定），重復數次。
六、跳躍：向上跳，爭取每次跳得比上一次高，或力求達到某一規定高度。向下跳，從稍高的地方向下跳，落地時盡量彎屈雙腿，然後雙腳用力蹬地，再向上跳起，各做３０－６０次。--
注意事項：認真做好熱身運動，防止損傷。循序漸進，可先選擇部分練習，一段時間後再進行全套練習。從一開始就要注意按照規定數量做好動作。不可隨心所欲。每做完一節操，要稍事休息，讓呼吸平穩、肢體充分放鬆。做完全套操後，平躺在地板上，繃緊背部和臀部肌肉，腰略挺。每周做操不少於３次，每次３５－４５分鐘持之以恆，必有佳效。
專家們認為，通過這套體操，可以促進腦垂體中長高激素分泌得更加旺盛。不容置疑，體育運動是增高的最佳途徑。
長高的相關知識
如果你現在尚未滿25歲（最好先確認你的骨骺線沒有閉合），那麼只要你遵行下面所說的飲食方法，仍然有機會再增高一點。
要想增高，應該多吃蛋白質，尤其是含有中"胺基酸"的食物，如：麵粉、小麥胚芽、豆類、蝦、螃蟹、貝類、海藻、牛肉、雞肉、肝臟、豬腿肉、蛋、牛奶、乳酪及深色蔬菜等。
反之，白米、糯米、甜點等食品則應儘量不吃。可樂與果汁也少吃為妙，因為其中所含的糖份多，會阻礙鈣質的吸收，吃多了會影響骨骼的發育。此外，鹽也是增高的大敵，必須養成少吃鹽的習慣。
只要是人類，背脊或多或少都有不正常的彎曲。如果把此種（不正常的彎曲）矯正，則各部的關節會伸長，使你的高度增加，你不要小看一個關節由彎曲到伸直能長多少，人體的關節有那麼多，積少成多，當然可觀。
力學治療法，不僅對小兒麻痹及半身不遂有顯著效果，同時能治療嚴重的貓背及O型腳，並使脊椎恢復正常，使體態轉好，增加身高。除此之外，也能夠治療冷症。只要每天施行3次，3個月之後，最少能長高3釐米。
（一）併攏兩腳，筆直地站立，把一條腿向後移開半步，然後把上體向前彎曲，不要彎膝蓋，使手指能觸到地面為止，如此，連續做15～20次。
（二）兩腳打開30～60釐米，挺直地站立，把一條腿向後退半步，然後把上身扭曲，使指尖能夠觸及另一側的腳趾。並連續做10～15次。
（三）兩腳打開60～70釐米，把一條腿向後退半步，再抬起雙臂，與肩膀同高，然後把雙臂水準地向後甩去。向長腿的方向扭轉7次，向短腿的方向扭轉4次。
（四）面向牆壁，保持30釐米的距離站住，一條腿向後退半步，腳後跟張開，讓足尖朝向內側，再把兩手按在牆壁上，挺起胸部，以臀部向後突起的姿勢，併攏著兩個膝蓋，曲伸雙腿。連續做20～50次。
（五）做一個長度乃釐米，闊度約有手腕兩倍的腰枕系在腰部，把一條腿向後退半步，深深地坐人椅子裏面，再把肩膀向後面靠去，挺起胸部，連續做20次。
（六）拿起一條繩子站立，把一條腿向後退半步，然後，以這種姿勢，有韻律地跳躍60～70次。跳繩是一種很好的全身運動，能收縮全身的肌肉，增加身高。
（七）正坐在小腿上，把一條腿的膝蓋向後退3～5釐米，兩肩向後扳開，手臂筆直地向上舉起，以此姿勢，把上體向前傾倒，儘量貼近地板。連續做20～40次。
（八）坐下來，用布條將兩膝蓋上部綁好，兩手抱住小腿，讓一條腿的膝蓋與另外一條腿的膝蓋保持平整一般高，再利用兩手拉身體彎曲，使下巴觸到膝蓋，連續做20～30次。
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Expert advice: Skin disorders
Dr. Jennifer Shu explains why fingernails turn brown and has treatment suggestions for keloid scars and stretch marks.
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