During the holiday festive season, it is difficult to stay away from feasting and saying no even when we are full. I am sure most of us are not strangers to bloating due to overeating post festive celebration. Here are some useful tips to reduce your bloating. Staying hydrated and drinking enough water Do you notice yourself bloating after eating sodium-rich food even when you do not overeat? The reason is because our kidneys retain water due to the excess of sodium in our diet, making us feel bloated everywhere. Hence, drinking more water will help flush out some of that sodium and water, which will make it feel less distended. Avoid salty foods Besides keeping ourselves hydrated, we should also avoid having salty foods. We recommend preparing food at home instead of dining out, to control the amount of salt used to cook our meals. Light exercises A 15-minute brisk walk and staying active increase the motility of our colon, which reduces the amount of time Continue Reading
Glow up for Christmas
Now that we no longer have to deal with any restrictions due to COVID, we can finally celebrate Christmas with all our loved ones. With all the parties and dinners coming up, are you considering having a glow up to look extra fabulous? Because here are a few beauty and aesthetic recommendations for you to look and feel confident this holiday. Get a HydraFacial A hydrafacial provides amazing results even with just one session. The facial treatment includes deep exfoliation that targets clogged pores by removing dirt and excess sebum. This allows your face serums and skin care to be better absorbed into your skin. Overall, it reduces fine lines and wrinkles, increases firmness, evens tone, texture, and brown spots, as well as reducing enlarged pores. Get that inner glow with Profhilo™ Profhilo™ is an injectable skincare. It consists of hyaluronic acid and stimulates collagen and elastin production. It improves skin elasticity by effectively hydrating your skin from within. Additionally, it also promotes youthful and softer-looking skin. Be Continue Reading
Reasons for hair thinning and how to promote hair growth
Reasons for hair thinning Hair thinning is a condition that can be caused by lifestyle habits, genetics or a combination of both. It affects both men and women of all ages. Lifestyle Habits that results in hair thinning Bleaching and dyeing of hair Hair perming Excessive usage of hair sprays and hair gels for an extended period of time Certain hairstyles that pulls the hair too tight (i.e ponytail) Lack of nutrients in diet Chronic stress Medical Conditions that results in hair thinning Giving birth to a baby Hormonal changes Hormonal changes when one stops taking birth control pills Immune system deficiencies Skin disorder Vitamin D deficiency Here are some myths regarding hair thinning that you may have heard of: Hair loss only occurs when you are in your 50s Teens, pre-adults, and even kids are prone to hair loss due to several factors. It can be lifestyle habits or medical conditions as mentioned above. A child may experience hair loss if they are suffering from ringworm or tinea Continue Reading
Learning From the Young Us
While searching up holidays in the month of October (as one does), I saw “Children’s Day”. Then, a pang of nostalgia hit me. As I reminisce about the fun celebrations I had eons ago in school, I can’t help but reflect on the things we can all learn from our young selves. We’ve gone through a wide variety of experiences that have helped shape us into the adults we are today. As the good, the bad and the ugly become more apparent to us, we lose the childlike innocence we once had. Oh, what a shame. This void is then filled by skepticism. As much as I resent the fact that this is the natural process of growing up, I must agree that skepticism is important for survival in today’s world. Along the way, we lose many things, our youth, our innocence and maybe even the wonder we have for this world. But there are some things that we shouldn’t lose. Never lose your sense of self. It is important Continue Reading
How do the Korean ‘oppas’ do it?
Most celebrities have flawless skin because it is part of their job to always look their best in front of the cameras. But specifically Korean male celebrities, they somehow look better as they age. I mean just look at Hyun Bin, he is the perfect example. What is the Korean secret? How does one achieve such good skin? How do you maintain your thick and luscious hair? If you have ever wondered how to look as good as the Korean oppas, this article is for you. Step one to looking as good as Korean celebrities would be to have a clear complexion. One of the ways to do that would be to have a good skincare routine to prevent breakouts. Follow the skincare rigorously so that your skin is well-nourished. If you don’t have breakouts but have been dealing with stubborn acne scars, you can give the Pico Smooth treatment a try! Designed to target your skin’s problems without damaging the surrounding skin, this treatment helps in improving your acne Continue Reading