Face Masks from Kitchen

 Hey Virtual Family,

It is the summer season and what else could be better than amazing face masks to rejuvenate and pamper your skin naturally.

So, I am going to tell you about simple Face masks of whose ingredients will be easily available in your kitchen  :-

1. Tomato Lemon face Mask

This amazing combination is for removing tan and can simply be made by crushing a medium sized tomato and mixing 2 tbs lemon juice with it. Apply it for 20 minutes and wash it off and dab your face with towel very lightly. You can repeat it twice a week. 

 

2. Yogurt, oatmeal and honey mask

If your skin look tired then this is just the mask for you, as the name suggests, this mask consists of yogurt, oatmeal and honey 1tbs each, blend them well, apply it on your face for 10-15 minutes and wash it with warm water and dab you face lightly. Your skin will be filled with miraculous softness. You can repeat it twice a week

3. Papaya pigmentation mask

For even skin tone, this mask does wonders. all you have to do is blend half cup of papaya with 2 tbs of honey. Apply it evenly and apply it on your face for 10-15 minutes and wash it with water and dab you face lightly. You can repeat it once a week

4. Banana Face Mask

This mask is for natural glowing skin, all you have to do is to mash half banana in a bowl along with 1 tbs of yogurt and honey each and leave it for 15 minutes and wash it lukewarm water. If you have a dry skin you can use a moisturizer afterwards.You can repeat it twice a week.

 

5. Potato Face Mask

It was the most amazing of all and my personal favorite. as it brighten your skin unexpectedly. Mix 2 tbs of potato juice and lemon juice each and apply it on your face and neck. Apply it for 20 minutes and wash it off and dab your face with towel very lightly. You can repeat it once a week.

Try these masks out and let me know about your experience in comment section.

 

Best Breakfasts for a Healthy Start

 Hello virtual fam!

Breakfast is regarded as the most important meal as it lays down the foundation for the rest of your day.

So here are certain foods you can have for a healthy kick start of the day. 

1. Eggs

Be it boiled eggs or omelette, half boiled or water fried , eggs are one of the most nutritious foods of all. They are full of proteins and helps you eat fewer calories. Eggs may reduce heart disease risk by modifying the shape of bad LDL cholesterol increasing good HDL cholesterol and improving insulin sensitivity.

2. Oatmeal

oats are rich in antioxidants which protect their fatty acid from becoming rancid this antioxidants may also benefit heart rate and decreases blood pressure the old stone can trade route and they are often processed in the same facilities as gluten containing grains what male is rich in gluten glucan fibre which lowers cholesterol and increasing feeling of fullness.

3. Chia seeds are high in fibre and packed with antioxidants that may reduce inflammation and decrease disc disease so chia seed pudding can be eaten as a healthy breakfast.

4. Berries are high fibre and low in calories they are also rich in antioxidants that may decrease the risk of diseases they can be combined with yoghurt which could serve very tasty and healthy breakfast popular berries includes blueberries raspberries strawberries and blackberries

5. Several kind of toasts such as avocado toast, tomato toasts or a toast made up of of vegetables excluding the root vegetable such as potato or sweet potato can be a very nutritious breakfast

6. Upma thepla, sprout salad, poha, idli sambar, multigrain paratha, dal/besan cheela are certain indian breakfasts which give a great kickstart to your day and also keeps your tummy full.

 

7. in a busy schedule like that of today's world nuts are very satisfying and nutritious breakfast nuts are filling nutrient dense foods that may help reduce heart risk and improve blood sugar level. Nuts can be combined together and a handful of them serve a very great breakfast.

So, if you are thinking of changing your life and switching to a healthy breakfast then you can try these foods as your morning meals. Also let me know in the comment box which breakfast is your favorite and keeps you charged.

 

Anulom Vilom Pranayam

Hello virtual fam!
Today I am going to tell you about zero side effects' Pranayam namely, Anulom Vilom.

Anulom Vilom Pranayam is one of the most beneficial pranayams with 0 side effects.

It is a breathing exercise in which you have to breathe with alternative nostrils. 

 

 

Method

 

For practicing this exercise, you have to sit straight and while sitting, touch your index fingers with thumbs with respective hands and put your hands on the knees. You first have to inhale from the right nostril and afterwards exhale from the left one, continue this process vice versa for minimum of 10 minutes and maximum as you like.

Although the people suffering with backaches or who can not hold a sitting for a long time can do this exercise by laying down or by taking the support of wall while sitting.

 

 

Benefits

• Cures mental illness such as depression, anxiety, stress and tension etc.
• Good for lungs
•  Makes the mind calm which results in sharpness of mind.
• Treats diseases such as asthma and bronchitis.
• Helps in balancing relaxing nervous system.
• Removes toxins from the body.
• Maintains heart rate.
• Helps with skin diseases.
• Treats constipation, snoring and improves blood pressure.
• Increases supply of oxygen in the body.

 

Things to keep in mind while doing this exercise

 The breathing should be slow and deep. The best time for this exercise is early morning when the air is fresh. Do not overdo it, increase your timings with your comfort level.

 

Do let me know if this article was beneficial for you, in the comments below.

 

Honey Lemon Water

Hello virtual fam,

Today I'll discuss with you about the benefits of Honey and Lemon water.
Firstly, honey when combined with lemon in warm water is very beneficial for your body because it provides instant energy and curb the eating cravings for a kick start towards an energetic day.
Secondly, it cleanses all the toxins from our body and makes the skin clean and clear.
Lastly it promotes digestion and increases metabolism.

Try adding it to your daily routine and let me know in the comment section!

Ginger Water

Ginger Water

Hello,

Today I'm going to tell you about the benefits of ginger water which is a rich source of potassium, copper magnesium and manganese. 

Ginger Water

Ginger water helps in a lot in terms of the body such as weight loss,  controlling sugar level, controlling cholesterol level at bay, certain pains and help with morning sickness. Although, it must be kept in mind that excessive ginger has its own losses such as causing heartburn, gas and abdominal pain, etc.

Half a teaspoon in a glass of 200 ml is enough after breakfast. Although grated ginger boiled in water is great but you can also put the grated ginger in normal water and leave it for approximately half an hour and then drink it. The taste of ginger is too strong so if you want then you can add a little bit of lemon juice or honey to the water.

Do try this drink and share your response in the comment section!

Lemon and Mint Detox Water

Hello, virtual fam!

Drinking water is our body requirement because it flushes out our body odour, regulates our body temperature, lubricates our joints, moistens our tissues to absorb nutrients and carries oxygen to our cells.

But adding a little flavor to your water not only just enhances the taste but also each kind of detox water carries its own special natural magic with it. The lemon mint detox water is the best thing to start your morning with because as our body wakes up from a long sleep hour, this drink will shoot up the metabolism and will instantly hydrate your body. the freshness of mint and lemon sends its property instantly to your body helping to freshen up the mood and a great kick start of the day.

Also it is a great way to replace your caffeine drinks(tea and coffee etc) in the morning because caffeine harms the stomach causing indigestion if taken at the start of your day. And along with it, it is a great and healthy alternative for soda drinks and high-calorie fruit juices 

Try adding it to your daily routine and let me know in the comment section!

How can you boost your Immunity

Immunity Boosters

How can you boost your Immunity

How can you boost your Immunity

Amidst the Corona, it is very important to maintain your immunity in such a way that your daily routine does not get affected.
So, today I'll discuss with you the quantities and qualities of certain

1. Include Turmeric(Haldi)(1tsp), Neem(5-10 leaves), Lemon juice(1 tsp), Ginger(1inch), Amla(1 in raw form/1tsp in juice form), Honey(1tsp) and Chawanprash(1regular spoon) in your day. You can eat them raw or in powdered form and if you want to go creative you can make a smoothie out of it mixing all these ingredients with milk or you can boil them all in a form to make Kadha. Raw or with water, these ingredients can do wonders for your body.







2. Golden milk or water should be taken twice a day to keep your body warm and free from bacterias.
It comprises of half tsp of turmeric in 250ml of milk or water for those who are lactose intolerant.


3.  Along with this, you can add bell peppers, broccoli, spinach, garlic, yogurt, and sunflower seeds as vegetables as a part of a whole meal. Kiwi and papaya as fruits are great immunity boosters. Also, replace your regular tea with green tea as it contains antioxidants resulting in immunity-boosting properties.




4. After eating, we need to focus on our body so for that we require certain yoga asanas that help in boosting our immunity or build our core for any alien body. So, pranayama and meditation are the key to a powerful core of the body and also a combination of both help in generating the positive energies in our body.




5. Practicing Simha Kriya(for the lungs) which is done by sitting in a straight posture, putting your palms on both of your knees then lift the arms in such a way that your ribcage lifts up the diaphragm region, take your tongue out and extend it fully out and exhale 21 times, after that open your mouth in such a way that your jaws have a passage for air to move out of your mouth and exhale similarly with pressure 21 times again and then sit quietly for about 2 minutes. It strengthen your lungs and prepares them for alien bodies and even if it has entered your body, it will help in getting rid of it.

Next is Suryabheedi in which we close one nostril for about 5-10 minutes and breath with the other one. It generates heat in our body and gives warmth to it.