Daily Archive December 6, 2017

Byjoana

Summer skin tips

Summer is the month of fun and dreams. But if we want to preserve our skin health and good look, between our daily activities we should consider taking care of it. Summer impacts our skin, because of the heat. Sunlight is strong and harmful for the skin. Protecting yourself of getting pigmentation and other disasters is the key.

It’s necessary to protect our skin which isn’t covered from the sunbeams. Often those are: facial skin, hands, legs and arms. Protecting the facial skin is possible by using SPF. These creams are created to fight with sunlight reflection. Being better protected by skin creams with SPF, UVA, UVB is an easy way to avoid troubles. Those creams take care of harmful sunlight. Such creams make the skin gentle and mild, simultaneously it’s appropriate for sensitive skin. When we talk about skin care for the body a must is to take care of these body parts which are exposed to sunlight. There are many products – lotions, emulsions, body creams. We have to choose one appropriate to our skin type for the summer. It’s necessary to choose the right product that preferably contains SPF, UVA, UVB protecting, too.

 

Usually most of us forget to take care of our hair. Probably you use a hair dryer or go to a hair stylist and that’s all. Your hair needs care similar to your skin. Especially in the summer when the sunlight is even more harmful. If you don’t want to damage your hair, look for products which regenerate the hair deeply and take care in regard to its shine. For colored hair you need a product which protects the color from fading and hydrates the hair deeply. Don’t forget using a hair mask. This product takes care for the reconstruction, revitalization and hydration of the hair. Home care is important for those who want to or already have  good-looking hair.

 

In the summer it’s easier to concentrate on drinking more water and eating food that contains more water for a better body balance. Add rich in water fruits in your daily meal like: melon, watermelon, grapefruit, peach and strawberries. These fruits contain about 88% – 92% water. Those fruits are favourable to your skin hydration. Vegetables which help hydrating are: cucumbers – 96.72% water; salad iceberg lettuce – 95.7%; radishes – 95.3%; green pepper – 93.9%. There are a lot of recipes including delicious salads. Try some of them and enjoy your hydrating food.

 

What colors are your summer clothes? In this season its’ preferable to wear light tones. They aren’t attracting the sunlight. Avoid wearing dark colors – they aren’t appropriate in summer. Avoid standing out of shade. The direct contact with  sunbeams will harm your skin. You can also use accessories that protect you from sunlight. Carrying a cap could be your new trendy look while you’re protected from the sun. Take care of your eyes too by carrying sunglasses. Choose the one with high protection against the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Bycleverhealthtips

Get Rid of This Belly, Man

Women tend to gain fat in the thighs and hips (especially during childbearing years), but men are doomed to gain weight in their bellies. And the male belly comes in all shapes and sizes. That’s why fighting the bulge takes different approaches and strategies depending on your metabolism, your genetics, your will power, etc. Here are some simple rules you should follow if you want to get rid of this annoying belly fat.

Watch what you eat!

The weight loss plan for bellies includes healthy carbs, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grain and lean sources of protein – poultry, seafood, beans and lean pink meat. The diet must be low in trans and saturated fats. Avoid soda, white bread and sweets. You should eat three times a day, with each meal about the same size, plus one snack. Eating often boosts your energy levels and controls hunger.

Do the right training!

The best way to lose belly fat is with a suitable balance of muscle-building and fat-burning exercises. The most effective training includes:

  • Lunge Twist
  • Lunge Reach
  • Step Hop
  • Hands-Up Hop
  • Squat Jump

15 minutes a day is an effective start, but as a minimum half-hour a day (ideally 45-60 minutes), 5-6 times a week produces the greatest result.

Change your lifestyle!

There are several changes that are essential for losing belly fat. First of all, quit smoking – it increases visceral fat. Also sleep well, because studies found that constantly getting less than 6-hours sleep can result in greater abdominal fat in people around 40. And most of all – limit your stress levels. The “burnout syndrome” can cause you to pump out the hormone cortisol, which is the main reason for the visceral fat gain.

A flat belly is a badge of honour. It’s an outstanding sign that you keep fit. So get rid of this belly fat, man!

Bycleverhealthtips

How Many Hours Sleep Do You Need?

Sleep is the key indicator of well-being and good health. We spend up to 1/3 of our lives sleeping and the general condition of our sleep health is an essential question through our life. Getting plenty of rest each night is important to make your entire day more productive.

But how many hours of sleep do you actually need?

Researches cannot pinpoint an exact measure of sleep needed by individuals at different ages, but the chart of the National Sleep Foundation, which features maximum and minimum ranges for health as well as “recommended” windows, identifies the “rule-of-thumb” amounts specialists agree upon.

  • Older adults (65+): Sleep range is 7-8 hours
  • Adults (26-64): Sleep range did not change and remains 7-9 hours
  • Younger adults (18-25): Sleep range is 7-9 hours
  • Teenagers (14-17): Sleep range widened by one hour to 8-10 hours
  • School age children (6-13): Sleep range widened by one hour to 9-11 hours
  • Preschoolers (3-5): Sleep range widened by one hour to 10-13 hours
  • Toddlers (1-2 years): Sleep range widened by one hour to 11-14 hours
  • Infants (4-11 months): Sleep range widened two hours to 12-15 hours
  • Newborns (0-3 months): Sleep range narrowed to 14-17 hours each day

To open a new chapter where healthier lifestyle and healthier rest are a priority, start by assessing your individual needs.

Ask yourself: How does my body respond to the different amounts of sleep?; Am I experiencing sleep problems?; Do I depend on caffeine to get me through the day?; Do I feel sleepy when driving?; Am I productive after 7 hours of sleep?

If you are experiencing symptoms such as insomnia, sleepiness during the day, difficulty breathing during sleep, leg cramps, snoring, gasping or other symptoms that is preventing you from a good sleep, you should consult your primary care physician.

Above all, listen to your body and mind and make sleep a priority. You should plan sleeping like some other daily activity. So put it on your “daily agenda” and check it off each night.