GUAVA LEAVES CAN EXTREMELY 100% STOP YOUR HAIR LOSS AND MAKE IT GROW LIKE CRAZY (SEE HOW)

Health Benefits of Guava Leaves:

Hair – Guava leaves are a great remedy for hair loss. They contain vitamin B complex (pyridoxine, riboflavin, thiamine, pantothenic acid, folate and niacin) which stops the hair fall and promotes hair growth.

• Boil a handful of guava leaves in 1 litre of water for 20 minutes.
• Then remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool down on room temperature.
• Strain the leaves from water.
• Now gently massage into your scalp with the guava leaf tea.
• Leave it to act for 2 hours.
• Then rinse it off.

Weight Loss: Guava leaf tea prevents carbohydrates from turning into sugar and thus it reduces your appetite. This will also help you to lose weight.

Cancer: Guava leaf tea is used for treating enlarged prostate and cancer.

Fertility Problems: It is especially recommended for men who have fertility issues.

Allergies: Apply crushed guava leaves onto affected areas to relieve itching caused by allergies

Diabetes: Guava leaf tea is extremely important for diabetics as it reduces blood sugar level and does not stimulate insulin secretion.

Dengue Fever: Boil 9 guava leaves in 5 cups of water until the amount you have in your pot reduces by half. This is great in the treatment of dengue.

Prevent Infections: If you have any minor cuts and you want to prevent infections, you should apply crushed guava leaves on them. Guava leave tea is also used for ear infections. You should only leave the tea to cool down and then drop some of it on the affected area.

This tea provides strong antimicrobial properties, which means it is helpful for treating diarrhea and dysentry.

Guava leaves are a great aid for your upset stomach in cases of food poisoning.

Guava leaf tea can decrease bad LDL cholesterol without affecting good HDL cholesterol levels.

People who have toothache, inflamed gums and sores in the oral cavity should chew guava leaves in order to relieve them.

Guava leaves will help you to get rid of the blackheads naturally. Crush a few guava leaves and stir in a little bit of water.

Use the same combination to prevent premature skin aging, and you will be amazed by the result.

13 Amazing Workouts For Perfect Butt and Hips

Workouts For Perfect Butt : To attain perfect hips and butt, diets for fat loss alone will not be sufficient. You will also need to spare time for workouts that will help you tone the muscles of the butt and thighs, which later will make your lower body much firmer and in great shape.

Hence, this time, HNBT will reveal to you some of the greatest workouts for perfect butt and hips that will help you attain them in no time.

1. Basic Squats

From perfect butt to firmer thighs, squats can do the magic for you. To do a basic squat, stand with your feet hip width apart and keep your back straight. Squat down to a 90-degree angle while maintaining a straight back.

Try to push your butt back as far as you can and then stand back up. Do not bend your body when you squat. Do a set of three, each consisting 12 reps. Slowly increase the number of reps weekly.

2. Squat, Hold and Pulse
This time, you will take the basic squats one step further. Stand with your feet hip width apart and squat down with your back straight. Again, do not let your body bend forward, and squat down to a 90-degree angle as you did for the basic squats.

Stand back up, but this time stop halfway- don’t stand back up straight. Make tiny up and down movements. Do a set of 3, each consisting 12 reps.

5. Basic Bridge

Bridges are effective in strengthening and toning your butt, hips and thighs. To do a basic bridge, you need to lie on your back, place your arms by your side and bend your knees with your feet placed firmly on the ground. Then lift your but up, until your body comes into a straight line from the shoulder to the knees. While you lift your butt up, squeeze it for two seconds and let go as you bring it back to the ground. Do a set of 3, each consisting of 15 reps.

6. Hands-up Bridge ( Alteration )
If you have mastered the basic bridges, you can elevate its difficulty with the hands up bridge. Lie in the same position as in basic bridge, but this time with your hands up in the air. Slowly lift your butt off the ground, squeeze your muscles and lie back on ground. Do a set of 3, each consisting of 10 reps. You may increase the number of repetitions over time.

7. Leg-lift Bridge

For this bridge exercise, you may rest your hands by your side. Instead, lift your left leg, keeping it as straight as possible. Alternatively switch legs each time you lift your butt off the ground. Do a set of 3, each consisting reps of 16.

8. Standing Abduction
Stand up straight sideways, and place your left hand on the wall for support. Slowly raise your right leg sideways, as high as possible without bending your knee. If possible, try to bring it to a 90-degree angle. Then squeeze your glutes for 2 seconds, and bring back your leg down. After a repetition of 10, switch sides, and do another 10. For this workout, you may start off with a set of 2 and increase it over time.

9. Lunges

Lunges are great workout for perfect butt and hips. It strengthens your lower body muscle overall including your calves. Stand up straight, holding your dumbbells down at your sides. Take one big step forward with your left leg, and then plant your foot firmly onto the ground. Slowly bend your both knees, your right knee should bend and touch the ground and your left knee should form a 90-degree angle( as shown in image). Stand back up and repeat it with the other leg. You may begin with a set of 2, each consisting 20 reps.

10. Low Lunge Hover
Stand with feet width apart, step back your left foot (your heel raised, toes touching the ground) and bend your right knee ( your body lowers forward). Then bring your arms over your head, and hinge forward from the waist. As your arms reach forward, lower your chest forward and lift your left leg behind. Both legs should be as straight as possible. Hold this position for about three seconds, and then return to the initial position, and repeat it with the other leg. For this workout, you are advised to do a set of 3, each consisting 20 reps.

11. Toe Taps

This is a simple workout that does miracles to your hips and butt. Simply lie on your back, bend both your knees and alternatively tap the toes of your both feet on the ground. Continue tapping alternatively for a minute or until your muscles is tired. Rest for a minute or two, and then tap again.

12. Side Stepping Curtsey
Stand straight with your feet hip-width apart. Then clasp your hands behind your head. Cross your right leg (extended, not bent) behind your left, then get down on curtsey lunge with your right arm reaching out to touch the floor. Quickly stand up and repeat this on the other leg. Do a set of 3, 6 reps for each side. This is one of the best yet workouts for perfect butt.

13. Single Leg Front Raises

This is a pretty simple workout, though it brings incredible results when done accurately. Stand straight with your feet hip-width apart like usual, but this time hold a pair of 5-pounds dumbbell in your hands.

Then bend your right leg at knee and lift it about 3 inches off the floor. Bend your arms and lift it as shown in the image, and then raise your both arms above your head and hold it for 3 secs. Then bring it back to your chest level and raise again. Continue this for 10 reps, then switch leg and repeat. Do a set of 3.

Loose 10 Pounds In 10 Days

Fast weight loss is difficult for most people, because it requires you to change your lifestyle drastically. With calorie restriction, nutritious food and 1 or more hours of exercise per day, you can lose 10 lbs. in 10 days.
#1.Weight Loss Preparation

• If possible, commit several months to changing your lifestyle. Short term commitment to weight loss may result in a failure to maintain your weight. You cannot simply change your diet and exercise habits for 10 days and return to old habits.

#2. Diet Changes

• Experts often say that weight loss is 90 percent diet and 10 percent exercise, since people tend to eat more food as they work out. Exercise will improve your general health and help you maintain your weight, but diet should be the main focus of this 10 day period.

• Trainers have noted that ketogenic, low-carb diets, usually result in weight gain after a weight loss period.

#3. Exercise Changes

• You have several choices for strength training. If you have problems with joints, learn a resistance band workout. If you are healthy, sign up to learn about free weights, weight machines or weightlifting classes.

• Make sure you include this snack in your daily calorie plan.

• Make a plan to maintain your weight by slightly increasing your calorie consumption and exercising at least 5 days per week.

1. Make plans to change your lifestyle for 10 days to 2 weeks.

2. Visit your doctor if you have any health concerns. Fast weight loss requires a commitment to health, or you can find yourself becoming ill, malnourished and tired.

3. Start taking a multi-vitamin. This may help enhance your diet. Continue taking it after 10 days.

4. Get a weight loss partner for 10 days. Do this with a friend, colleague, husband/wife or family member.

1. Pay attention to nutrition labels. Keep a food calorie of your typical daily intake, include beverages and snacks. Add it up so you know what you are currently eating.

2. Aim to cut 500 calories or 25 percent of your daily caloric intake from your diet for the next 10 days to 2 weeks.

3. Eat at least 300 calories at breakfast. Try to plan your meals so they are equally large to keep from hunger pangs and sluggishness. Add in several 100 to 200 snacks during the day.

4. Cut out liquid calories. Do not drink alcohol, juice, milk, sodas. Drink water, tea and small amounts of coffee.

5. Try not to eat more as you work out. You may have heard phrases like “Abs are made in the kitchen,” because the largest part of weight loss is a healthy, restricted diet.

• 6. Fill at least half of your plate with vegetables at every meal. Fruits and vegetables should be the main thing you consume, with nutrient-rich, leafy greens included as often as possible.
  7. Split the remainder of your plate between lean protein and whole grains.Reduce portions of whole grains considerably, but not completely.
  1. Plan to exercise 8 or 9 out of the next 10 days. Devote between 1 and 1.5 hours per day to exercise.
  2. Aim to burn more than 500 calories per workout. You can use machine calorie counts or trainer recommendations, but remember that calorie counts are not always accurate.
  3. Do cardiovascular exercise for 30 to 45 minutes. Do interval training, at moderate intensity and 1 to 4 minute spurts of high intensity.4. Do strength training for 30 minutes every other day. This is the best way to boost your metabolism. Gaining muscle helps burn fat.
  5. Eat a high protein, low-fat snack after working out. A smoothie with low-fat yogurt, a small bowl of cottage cheese, celery with peanut butter, a hard boiled egg, or a half a turkey sandwich can do the trick if you are between meals.
  6. Weigh yourself at the beginning and end of the 10 days. Continue the plan for up to 1 month, if you want to lose additional weight.
• I appreciate AURINL for writing this workout plan. Love you guys.

11 Proven Ways To Increase Metabolism

Every time we eat or drink, we can thank our metabolism for converting all those calories into energy. Our size, gender, and age all factor into our metabolic rate, but there are also ways to independently control its speed. And the faster our metabolism, the more calories we burn off, making that Krispy Kreme breakfast no longer such a big deal. Here are 11 ways to keep that body burning:

1. Sleep!
Almost nodding off in line at Starbucks isn’t the only downside of not catching enough zzz’s. Researchers have found a link between metabolism and sleep, and not getting enough of it may seriously slow metabolism.

2. Drink green tea.
Not only does this superfood pack an antioxidant-punch, researchers have found it speeds metabolism as well. Plus, it’s naturally calorie-free, so there’s no reason not to enjoy a mug (or two).

3. Amp up workout intensity.
Slow and steady may not always win the race. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), such as interval runs, are quick intense exercises that can jumpstart metabolism and keep us burning calories long after the workout is over. (Afterburn effect, anyone?)

4. Don’t skip breakfast.
It may be time to reconsider hitting snooze in favor of getting up to grab a quick bite before starting the day. Studies show the importance of quick-starting metabolism with breakfast. No AM appetite? Snack on something small, like a bowl of Greek yogurt.

5. Pump some iron.
The weight room isn’t only to help bulk up or get lean. Lifting weights can also help speed resting metabolic rate, making those dumbbells our new best friends.

6. Gulp some H20.
Forget converting it to wine—drinking enough water is a simple way to speed up digestion and burn calories. We may need more than those recommended eight glasses a day, too. Now if only wine could speed metabolism, too…

7. Spice things up.

The next time a chicken breast is cooking up in the kitchen, add a dash of cayenne pepper. The heat from the pepper is thanks to capsaicin, which won’t only add a fiery kick—it could help boost metabolism, too.

8. Squeeze in some cardio.
Hop on the bike and clock in some miles— one study found that 45 minutes on the bike sped up metabolic rate for over 12 hours. Guess learning to ride a bike way back when was worth it!

9. Eat wisely.

Who knew eating could actually help speed calorie burn? Certain foods like tuna and grapefruit have been shown to speed up metabolic rate. Packing in protein has also shown to boost metabolism, so pick some eggs over pancakes at the breakfast table for a morning metabolism boost.

10. Grab a cup coffee.
This caffeinated morning beverage is not only a savior when it comes to pushing through a midterm paper or work meeting. A cup of coffee (or the caffeine in it) is absorbed into the blood stream very quickly, speeding up heart rate and provide a metabolic boost that peaks at about three hours after drinking.

11. Laugh a lot!
A little laughter may go a long way. Scientists have found that as little as 10 minutes of laughter per day (or roughly half an episode of SNL) can burn energy. Just another reason to stay smiling! Source

EASY HALF-UP TWIST HAIRSTYLE TUTORIAL

I was playing around with some styles after filming a braid tutorial when I came up with this simple do. It’s perfect for when your hair looks pretty good out but you want to pull it back off your face.

Hands up if you have the habit of tucking your hair behind your ear all day long. Yep, that’s me with both hands up. I love wearing my hair out but get frustrated with hair in my eyes.

If you’re like me then you have to try this style.

I think it’s so easy and would be gorgeous festival hair with a flower crown. It would be gorgeous for a boho bride too.

Me? I’m just going to wear this on a lazy day when I want to wear my hair out without constantly tucking it back behind my ear.

What you need:

• Small clear hair elastic
• Bobby pins (optional)

Step-by-step hair tutorial:

Separate out a section of hair on either side of your face.

Then pick up a small piece of hair between the front section and the rest of your hair.

Join these small pieces of hair together at the back of your head with a small clear hair elastic. You can alsotopsy-tail this section to make sure is firmly in place.

Next take part of the front section you left out and start wrapping it around the hair at the back of your head. Keep wrapping until all your hair is included in the half-up twist.

If you want to give this style extra hold, you can use bobby pins to hold the twist in place. Alternatively you can use hairspray too.

STYLING TIPS

• What if your hair keeps falling out of the twist? If your hair keeps falling out, it’s probably too clean. You can use a little dry shampoo to add some grip to your hair. Alternatively you could use hairspray on the sections before you start to wrap them around.
• What if your hair is curly? Then this style is going to look gorgeous! Curly or wavy hair is perfect for this type of updo, and your hair will hold really well. You probably won’t need any bobby pins at all.
• What if you don’t have a small elastic? You should really go an get some. They are the best but if you have a big elastic, try and choose one to match your hair colour so it’s more easily hidden in the finished look. source

10 Workout Moves to Make Your Breasts Perkier

From doing tons of squats to pushups galore, we know working out can transform our shapes in mind-bogglingly awesome ways. But there are certain "figure fixers" we're more skeptical about than others. Like those exercises we've been told for eons are supposed to perk up our breasts. Is it really possible?

Well, believe it or not, it is! Experts say that targeted exercises and strengthening the right muscles (the pectoralis major and minor) canenhance your "girls." Here, 10 smart moves to try for perkier breasts andperfected posture ... (Shoot for 8-12 reps and up to 4 sets per move.)

1. Sag stoppers: Start in a lunge with a band looped under back foot. Hold an end in each hand by shoulders, arms bent and parallel to floor, elbows behind you. Press arms straight out to front, level with shoulders. Slowly and with control, bring arms back to start so you feel chest stretch open. Switch legs and repeat.

2. Medicine ball pushups: Come into a pushup position with left hand on top of a medicine ball, right hand on the floor. Engage legs and draw belly button up and in. Keeping the body in a straight line, bend elbows and slowly lower down as far as possible. Press up through both hands to return to starting position. Complete the prescribed number of reps on one side and then place the opposite hand on the ball and repeat.

3. X-Raises: Stand with feet hip-width apart, the end of a band under each foot. Hold the other end in the opposite hand so bands crisscross in front of you, hands at sides. Bend knees and squat, extending arms out slightly to sides. As you straighten legs to stand, simultaneously reach up and out. Return to squat for one rep.

4. Chest Pass: Lie faceup on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, holding a medicine ball at chest. Keeping lower back pressed into the floor and abs engaged, throw the ball up in front of you as high as possible. Catch with straight arms and immediately lower back to your chest and repeat. Continue as quickly as possible until all reps are complete.

5. Kickbacks: Stand on a resistance band, feet hip-width apart, holding an end in each hand. With arms down at sides, squat and bend slightly at waist, keeping back flat. Draw the band behind you, keeping arms straight, squeezing shoulder blades together and feeling chest stretch open. Slowly release arms for one rep.

6. Shoulder Presses: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees a little bent. Hold the dumbbells a little above your shoulders and press them up until your arms are straight over your head. Hold for a second and lower the weights to where you started. And repeat.

7. Pullovers: Rest your upper back, shoulders and neck in a resting position on a bench, and both feet flat on the floor. Your knees at this point should be bent at 90 degrees. Now hold the dumbbells over your breasts, hands outstretched. Then lower them as much as you can below your head level. Repeat it by lifting the dumbbells back up above your chest.

8. Pectoral flys:  Grasping two dumbbells, lie on your back on the floor or bench. Bring your arms straight to your sides. Lift dumbbells above your chest, internally rotating shoulders, with elbows pointing out to sides. Lower dumbbells to your sides until you feel chest muscles are stretched with elbows in a slightly bent position and repeat.

9. Push-ups: Lie facing the floor with your hands slightly wider than your shoulders. Keeping your core tight and your body straight, raise your body slightly off the floor by extending your arms. Lower your body to the floor by bending arms and repeat.

10. Planks: While in a push-up position on the floor, rest your weight on your forearms, bending them at 90 degrees beneath your shoulders. Make sure to keep your core in tight and spine in a straight line. Hold for 30 seconds to one minute. source

​​11 Reasons to Celebrate Your Big, Awesome Thighs

It's pretty clear that butts are all the rage. And while we're making it like all the booty hype is brand new, women's shapely bums have always had sex appeal, while other parts of our body have gotten the shaft. Like, thighs. Especially curvaceous, substantial, thick thighs. Unlike a big butt, where's the pride in having big thighs?

Well, believe it or not, ladies born with thick thighs needn't hang their heads in shame over "chub rub" or struggling to squeeze into skinny shorts every summer. As it turns out, those fuller legs are actually something to celebrate. Here, 11 surprising benefits of big thighs.

1. You look more polished in the summer. While women with slimmer thighs may be spending the hotter weather months in teeny shorts, you're drawn to supremely more stylish A-line sundresses or cool, linen pants. Fashion win.

2. Your fitspiration role models are the sexiest, most powerful around. Think Shakira, Beyonce, JLo, Serena Williams, Khloe Kardashian. Not waifish runway models.

3. You can have rocking lower body strength. The muscles in your legs are the biggest in the body, which means they could be (at least partially) to thank for those "thunder" thighs. (Let's take that nasty playground insult as a compliment now, eh?) Even if they're not, working on tightening and toning them will pay off. The more muscle on your body, the higher your metabolism, and the more fat you'll burn. Plus, who wouldn't want to be more adept at squatting, lifting, running, dancing, etc.? All perks of strong hammies and quads!

4. Speaking of squats ... A lot of women actually wish they had curvier legs, and thus do specific work at the gym to get what you've already got!

5. You may be at less risk for heart disease. Okay, so research shows the fat that accumulates in the thighs and booty is harder to shift than fat around your stomach, but it's actually better than having a pot belly, according to researchers from Oxford University. Fat around the waist (think apple shape) is thought to be more dangerous and raise risk of heart disease and diabetes.

6. ... and have healthier bloodwork to prove it! The same study found women with bigger thighs have lower levels of cholesterol and are more likely to produce hormones to metabolize sugar.

7. You were an early adopter of Spanx. Everyone and their mama may wear shapewear these days, but you probably jumped on the bandwagon way back, realizing that they'll not only smooth lumps and bumps but prevent chafing, too.Smartypants!

8. You own the vintage "wiggle" dress look. From Marilyn Monroe to Joan Holloway on Mad Men, women have been wearing curve-hugging dresses for decades, and the sexy style simply wouldn't work sans fuller thighs.

9. You can't help but have a more unique style. Whether you're tall, petite, or somewhere inbetween, having big thighs means having to go to throw in the towel on wearing a lot of the same cookie cutter clothes in major retail stores or having your tailor stored in your favorite contacts list! Either way, you're not going to look like everyone else -- which is something to cheer about.

10. You'll have less pain later in life. Researchers at the University of Iowa found that stronger thigh muscles can help protect women (not men!) from the pain of arthritic knees later in life. Hurrah!

11. And less risk of injury. No matter how "big" they are or how they rub together (thigh gap, be damned!), fit inner thighs mean a stronger core, which keeps your spine happy and wards off back injury!

12. You're in kick-ass company. What do snowboarders, surfers, climbers, long-distance runners all have in common? Bigger, muscular thighs, obvi. And they need them to cross those finish lines and take home medals. Now, how's that for something to be proud of? source

Crop Top Belly Workout

There are tons of ab workouts out there, but this one is sure to fire up every muscle of the abdominal package for a lean and toned result. Follow Real Mom Model Jean Sherfick through 60 seconds of seven exercises. You’ll transition between isolation and compound moves to add functionality to your core. Get ready to throw on that crop top!

Disclaimer: The content of the Skinny Mom blog and website, including text, graphics and images, are for informational purposes only. The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Do not disregard professional medical advice. Not all exercises are suitable for everyone.

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NEW BRAID HAIRSTYLE TUTORIAL – THE TWIST BRAID UPDO

Step-by-step tutorial:

1. Brush your hair to remove any knots before you begin to braid.
2. Start by taking a section of hair at the front of your head. I usually take a two-inch section from my natural part. Split this section in to three equal sections.
3. Begin a Dutch braid. This is the reverse of a French braid. Take the left section under the middle, and the right section under the left. Add in a small section of hair to the middle piece and bring that under the right section.
4. Continue braiding down the back of your head, adding in small sections of hair as you go. Always bring the hair underneath so that your braid sits on top of your hair.
5. Take a slight diagonal angle with your braid from the top left of your head to the bottom right. Once you reach the end of your hair, finish in a reverse braid and secure the end of your hair with a clear elastic.
6. Stretch out your braid to emphasize the shape of your hair. Gently pull at the sides of the braid to loosen it. This will make your hair look thicker.
7. Twist the end of your braid up and around to sit next to the first part of your braid. Pin in place with bobby pins and make sure to tuck the ends of your hair under your braid.

8. STYLING TIPS

   • Use a clear elastic – or make sure you tuck the ends of your hair right in under your braid! Lucky I used a small, clear elastic or it would really stand out in the finished style.
   • Short hair variation: Dutch braids work well in short hair (check out these Dutch braids in short hair) and often hold better than French braids. If your hair is not long enough to twist around at the end, simple tuck the ends under and pin it at the nape of your neck.
   • Long hair variation: If your hair is longer than mine then you may need to do more than one twist. Try twisting the end of your braid around and pinning it alongside the first part of your braid. If your reach the top then your hair must be really long! In this case, I’d create an s-shaped twist and pin your braid in place behind your left ear.
   • Curly hair variation: This style looks great in curly hair (it’s similar to this curly hair Dutch braid tutorial). Just skip step one, unless you want a mane of frizz! source