Thursday, November 25, 2010

Radiant, inside out!


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Deep breathing not only releases stress from the body but helps your mind focus better
The quest for healthy, glowing skin is never ending. While many of us are easily convinced by advertising claims of various beauty product brands, one must remember that there's only so much creams can do for you. 

Naturally good skin can only be achieved by cultivating healthy habits. So, instead of spending big bucks on a number of products, work on achieving better long lasting results.

Breathe deeply 
Breathing might seem like a natural activity, but in order to reap the best results one needs to breathe deeply. This is not only a de-stressing technique that releases stress from the body but helps improve our intake of oxygen, which is needed for bodily functions. Experts suggest including some deep breathing exercises at least twice a day. This also helps your mind focus.

Get moving 
The importance of exercising has been stressed by experts continuously. Putting your body in motion is essential not just in order to get fit but also to release all the tension. Even 10 to 15 minutes of exercise, in the form of a walk, jog, swim, can make a difference. Further, working out improves circulation and improves your lung capacity as well.

Food matters 
Completely cutting off sweets and fatty foods from your diet is not easy. All of us like to indulge in some sinful treats every now and again. Instead of totally banning them, balance your diet out by consuming more protein-rich foods. White meat such as chicken and fish, dairy foods and even some nuts are great sources of protein. These also have anti-ageing properties and can lower stress. They give you that extra boost of energy and will help your skin glow.

Positive reinforcement 
Your thoughts are mighty important and what you think and believe can have a tremendous impact on your looks, too. Try and concentrate on all the positive elements in your life. Keep a diary where you pen down everything you're grateful for in your life. Slowly you will see the list building day by day. This is a great way to reduce negative thoughts and instead get your mind to tilt towards the positive. A happy mind makes for a happy body.

A little bit of loving 
Making some time for intimacy and sex is important. It not only releases endorphins but can be very relaxing and soothing as well. Having sex or even cuddling and being affectionate with your partner at least once a week can do wonders for your overall well-being.

Sleep it out 
Each of us require a different amount of sleep every night. While some can get by with five hours, other need eight to nine. Figure out how much rest you require and aim to achieve that daily. Sleep gives skin cells enough time to rejuvenate. It's also the ideal stress buster and gets rid of exhaustion.

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