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Changing How We Talk About Men’s Mental Health
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Changing How We Talk About Men’s Mental Health

Today, let’s talk about something that we don’t talk enough about: men’s mental health. Good mental health is just as important as oxygen, and since it's the month of June, a.k.a Men's Health Month, let's critically explore some of the aspects of men's mental health and wellness. We know that men are 3 times more likely to commit suicide than women. On top of that, they are also less likely to actively seek professional health. The reason? A lot of men claim that it makes them feel weak, or their worries are not severe enough. Some even say that they'd be judged by their friends and family, which makes it even worse. Here are a number of silent disorders that many men go through in their lives, but choose to remain quiet about it, and that's something really not okay.   ...
How Caffeine Addiction is Linked to Anxiety Disorder
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How Caffeine Addiction is Linked to Anxiety Disorder

What’s the second thing you do when you wake up in the morning? Grab coffee; surely because the first thing is brushing your teeth. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a coffee addict. The best part about coffee is everything; the taste, the warmth of it on your hands, the smell, the ritual and the joy of having the first sip. However, here's the thing: coffee (or more precisely, caffeine) is a psychoactive drug. What it does is cause stress-related signs and exacerbate anxiety in a number of ways. Nonetheless, the good news is, you can really do something about it. Now, we don't want to scare you by saying that “stop drinking coffee!” but know that coffee is making your anxiety disorder worse. Caffeine is a stimulant for your central nervous system that significantly contri...
Hair Fall Remedies
Fashion, Health

Hair Fall Remedies

Are you a victim of bad hair fall all of a sudden? Or someone who battles with hair loss problem on a regular basis? Well you are obviously not alone in this miserable journey for salvation. As women one of the major and most common hair problems that we face is hair breakage. One of the crucial reasons behind this is increased stress level. Therefore, before jumping into any other physical remedies for hair fall, all you beautiful girls will have to try and reduce your stress levels, which work wonders when it comes to hair fall. Reduce Heat Applications One of the core causes of hair fall is over application of heat on your hair, like hair straighteners, curlers or blow dryers. I know that for some of us, omitting blow-drying or a flat iron is near to impossible. So, the trick i...
Can Cigarettes Impact Your Sex Life?
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Can Cigarettes Impact Your Sex Life?

Impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction (ED), has become quite common these days, especially among young male. Although it can be caused by a number of psychological and physical factors, cigarette smoking is surely one of them. It’s no surprise that smoking causes blood vessels to damage, and thus, ED is most commonly a result of poor arterial blood supply to the penis. However, the good news is, if you quit smoking, your sexual and vascular health and performance are likely to get better.   Smoking and Blood Vessels I’m sure you are aware of the health risks that smoking does cause. Smoking cigarettes can harm almost every part of your body. It’s just that the chemicals in cigarettes injure the lining of your blood vessels that affect the way your body functions. Thes...
What Happens To Your Body When Calcium Levels Are Low?
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What Happens To Your Body When Calcium Levels Are Low?

Although only 1 – 2 per cent of your body weighs to contain calcium, 99 per cent of it is found in the bones and teeth. So, whenever there’s a calcium deficiency in your body, chances are, your bones and teeth are likely to hurt or have issues. However, calcium is a vital mineral. It’s essential in functioning your heart and body muscles properly. So, when your body has a low level of calcium in the bloodstream, you’re more likely to suffer from hypocalcemia. In the long-run, this deficiency might lead to osteoporosis, dental changes, alterations in the brain and most importantly, dental changes. Therefore, your bones might become brittle. There are no early symptoms of calcium deficiency, but surely, there are complications. This article entails the prevalence of calcium deficiency,...
Hyperpigmentation: Why It Happens And What To Do
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Hyperpigmentation: Why It Happens And What To Do

While for some of you it could be a blessing to soak up the sunlight, but for some of us, it could leave a fugly mark, in the form of dark patches. Those dark patches are called hyperpigmentation. Those skin areas are darker than the rest of your body or skin. It's more common and prevalent in darker skin toned women. However, there’s nothing to worry about. If you’re looking forward to getting rid of hyperpigmentation ever since you’re back holiday, we have some solutions for you. We are here with some of the best advice that will surely help you cope up with hyper pigment. Ready? Shoot. Why are you getting hyperpigmentation and/or skin discolouration? According to London aesthetics doctor, Dr David Jack, this usually occurs as a result of your skin’s effort to protect itself f...
How to Motivate Yourself to Work Harder
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How to Motivate Yourself to Work Harder

Procrastination is something we all struggle with. Despite being aware of the outcome of not working hard or studying hard, we all lag behind due to laziness and lack of motivation. So, here are five useful ways you can motivate yourself and remind yourself to work harder, whether in your workplace, in your study, in losing weight or as simple as in self-growth.   Posters on the desk wall If you own a desk, then this becomes easier and much effective, otherwise just pick a wall on your living or bedroom where you spend maximum time. Print out A4 size papers where you have written down quotes or one-liners like “Study hard, “Do not waste time”, “Work harder”, “Now is the time”, “Be the best of yourself”, “Push Yourself”, etc. You could even Google quotes and then print the one...
Super Easy 5-Step Skincare Routine That Has Unbelievable Results
Beauty, DIY, Health

Super Easy 5-Step Skincare Routine That Has Unbelievable Results

This 5-step nighttime skincare routine for face is something I swear by once every week. It is quite easy to do and has an unbelievable result with glowing, smooth and soft skin. This skincare routine works amazingly well practiced once with maximum of twice every week. It is best applied at night because facemasks applied during the day can have harmful effects to skin as you can be exposed to the sun.   Step 1: Cleanse It is vital to cleanse your face before you apply any mask or scrub, so cleanse your face using a face wash that you regularly use. Before cleansing your face, make sure you wash your hands and especially your nails thoroughly because your hands will do the rest of the job on your face. It is always best to use a face wash that suits all skin types or one tha...
Spending Time With Yourself
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Spending Time With Yourself

To be able to evolve as a person and be genuinely happy, one of the most beneficial and ardent practices in life is spending time with oneself alone and enjoying that time. Yes! To some people, this may be irresistibly monotonous or simply lonely, especially for a “people’s person” but this is something that is very important to not let our individuality go ashtray. So, here are five ways you can spend time with yourself and enjoy it.   1. Reading For all the book-lovers, this is an easy way out even when they are amidst a crowd, they can easily lock themselves in their own world, but I do not only mean reading novels. Most people in today’s day and age are not kin on reading books. Reading can be anything, ranging from fashion magazines, sports magazines, online blogs, altho...
Does Green Tea Help In Weight Loss?
Food, Health

Does Green Tea Help In Weight Loss?

That's probably like a million-dollar question. How many of you have come under the influence of green tea merely to lose a few pounds? We're sure many of you did. That's why we have decided to take a closer look at the issue of how green tea might help you lose weight. Quite a number of studies have shown that green tea helps you to lose weight. Flavonoids and caffeine in green tea will help elevate the metabolic rate, improve insulin activity and increase fat oxidation that in turn, helps in fat burning. A study has shown that those who drink green tea and caffeine lost 2.9 pounds on an average during 12 weeks, while they were sticking to their regular diet. It's not like you need to drink plenty of green tea to lose weight. It's based on different dynamics and only drinking about ...
How Many Calories Should You Eat A Day?
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How Many Calories Should You Eat A Day?

What goes into our head the moment we think of calories? Fattening foods. However, in dietary terms, calories are what provides us with energy. If we take in more energy than we do need, we will start gaining weight. And on the other hand, if we take in lesser energy, we will start losing fat, weight and eventually muscle mass. What we eat determines how much calories we consume. For instance, if you are on a weight-loss diet, chances are you will decide on what to eat and what not to eat. Not to forget that how and when you eat does put an effect on the body as it uses energy differently throughout the day. Your body’s energy use always depends on how active you are and a little bit on how old you are. [blockquote author="" link="" target="_blank"]As per Dietary Guidelines fo...
7 Benefits Of Honey That You Are Not Aware Of!
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7 Benefits Of Honey That You Are Not Aware Of!

Over the years, from being a non-honey-lover to an over-enthusiastic honey worshipper, I can loudly vouch for the many benefits of honey. Honey is blessed with absolute diversity. It is not only there to be your breakfast pancake syrup, trust me. So, here are some of the most useful ways honey can be utilized.   Face and body masks For all those who are living in the dark, honey is a boon for skin. It softens and smoothens skin greatly. Yes! It is a great moisturizer. Honey is anti-bacterial so it also masters in getting rid of acne and pimples. One of the easiest homemade honey masks includes 2tsp of honey and half a lemon juice. This mask will be very liquid almost like water so you will have to rub your face or body with it. You can leave it on for 15 to 20 min...
Super Easy Hair Hacks That Are Lifesavers!
DIY, Health

Super Easy Hair Hacks That Are Lifesavers!

As women one of the daily issues we deal with is managing our hair, long or short, straight or curly. For special lazy bones like mine, it becomes quite difficult to keep the hair healthy and happening all the time. So, here are some remarkably easy hair hacks that are true lifesavers!   Yogurt Before Shampoo Natural yogurt is hair bliss if I may say so. Just apply natural yogurt on your hair length (not on your scalp) and leave it on for about 15-20 minutes. Shampoo it off with a conditioner. This super easy hair routine on a regular basis has unbelievable results. This makes your hair straighter and silkier.   Egg And Vinegar Mix Egg is a great source of protein for the roots of your hair and so makes it stronger and more lustrous. Vinegar on th...
Benefits Of Tea Tree Oil For Skin
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Benefits Of Tea Tree Oil For Skin

So, what’s tea tree oil? You must have gone through a number of products in the drugstore aisle, one of which must have been "tea tree oil". Ever wondered what that is? Well, that's a kind of essential oil that has a lot of skin benefits. It's, in fact, an alternative to conventional treatments. You can use tea tree oil to treat conditions and symptoms that affect your nails, hair and skin. You can even use it as an insect repellent, deodorant or mouthwash. However, in the case of skin care issues, tea tree oil is one such oil that can improve the overall appearance of your skin. Caution: In a nutshell, tea tree oil promotes healthy skin by healing and soothing a number of skin issues. Before we proceed to the benefits, here are some of the precautions of using tea tree oil: ...
How To Stop Worrying And Start Living
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How To Stop Worrying And Start Living

For many of us, worrying has become a characteristic gesture; it's like we can never stop worrying. This habit may keep many of us lying awake in our bed at night and annoyingly gnaws away at us as we try to work, relax and enjoy life. Unrelenting worrying behaviour is deliberating and can drain you of positive energy – both physically and mentally. However, the good news is: like any other habits, it can be changed. If you are someone who worries a lot, chances are, you aren’t able to enjoy yourself as much. They may not be able to concentrate on your goals and pleasure. Life feels much draining and lacks pleasure for you. Simply put: you are not happy. Here are some ways you can worry less and start living all over again: Think About It Differently: Will it make your pro...
The Easiest Healthy Juice You can Make
Food, Health

The Easiest Healthy Juice You can Make

If you want to get rid of belly fat or just get your body detoxed in a quick and hassle-free way, then this green juice is the best thing you can slide down your throat and it is super effective within just five days. It is also super easy to make and can compliment any food or salad. It is recommended to take it on a empty stomach before hitting the bed at night.   Ingredients: 1 cucumber diced Half a lemon squeezed A few mint leaves 1 cup of water (warm water is better in this case but optional)   Assemble all the ingredients in a blender and get your super healthy juice ready in minutes. Drink it every night before sleeping for five days straight and see the DIFFERENCE.
Foot Care Tips That You Should Follow
Beauty, Health

Foot Care Tips That You Should Follow

It's not always about wearing fashionable boots, stilettoes, pumps and wedge shoes, but also about taking adequate care of your feet. When you start taking proper care of your feet, you will notice that it does look healthy and pretty with any shoes that you wear. Remember that your foot is responsible for taking the weight of your whole body. Thus it has to go through a lot. Your feet are also the only body part that's susceptible to injuries, infections and fatigue. Therefore, you really need to put in the effort to keep it in good shape and health. Going to beauty salons sound like a great idea, but they can be pretty expensive sometimes. So, grab your pen and paper as we pinpoint some of the best home remedies for taking care of your feet daily.   Wash Your Feet Ever...
Intentionally Isolating Yourself
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Intentionally Isolating Yourself

  We have all seen those posts on social media, whereby it says, “No internet, no electronics, no wi-fi and no social media for three months and you get 3 million." Perhaps, many of us even wanted to take on this challenge; not because of the HUGE sum of money that comes with it (which is, of course, an advantage), but because we want to isolate ourselves. Isolate ourselves from the big, bad reality. It's not common for you to think like that. Dreaming of yourself to be somewhere in another part of the world, far away from the reality is something I keep thinking of. But have you ever wondered, what makes us believe in such a manner? Is it stress? Depression? Loneliness? Whatever your reason might be, know that there is a significant difference between social isolation ...
Mental Habits That Will Never Let You Down
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Mental Habits That Will Never Let You Down

Fear, anger, sadness and joy are all very powerful human emotions. Removing all such feelings from our mundane daily routine is difficult. And mixing all these emotions could lead to nothing but bad decisions. For some of you, it's a complete nightmare to inhibit the ability to make rational decisions. When you finally come out of your emotion, the situation may have gotten worse than before. Feelings are natural, and at times you really need to express them. However, you need to know how to manage your emotions. This is where emotional intelligence comes in. Mental health is no joke, and not taking it seriously can have a significant effect on your performance (at work and in personal life). Even if things are turbulent at present and your anxiety is smacking on you, know that you w...
If You Don’t Know What to Do with Your Life, Read This
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If You Don’t Know What to Do with Your Life, Read This

If You Don’t Know What to Do with Your Life, Read This   “I don’t know what to do with my life...” Perhaps you're not the only one going through such syndrome at this point of life. Trust us when we say there are many others. Sometimes in life, you will find yourself at a dead-end, and everything would seem to go nowhere. No matter how old you are or how unhappy you are, if you reach this stage, you need to reevaluate. Life is not a bed of roses, and this very feeling could be harrowing. However, just because you are not sure about the next step of your life, doesn't mean you can't move forward. So, what should you do? Find yourself. What we have here is a handful of words that we believe will help you steer up your inner self. It’s Okay to Not be Able to Fig...