Everything on earth that is without marks and blemishes looks fabulous and appealing. Have you ever heard of something beautiful with a scar or a speck? Everything that is beautiful is spotless, speckless and devoid of blemishes. You have often heard the saying “Appearance matters” and it is true indeed. Though I do not advocate fairness and facial beauty, I do stand for beautiful skin. A beautiful person is not a person who has a pretty face but a person who has a flawless skin. A clear and clean skin makes the person feel beautiful and confident from within. It boosts a person’s self-esteem when they are complimented for their beauty. Here are some tips that will help keep acne at bay.

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Winter surely is a lovely season, but it is definitely not that wonderful for people who battle dry skin ailments and other problems during winter. Many people experience dry skin and dehydration during winter. The chilly weather does not only take away life from the skin, but also makes it dull. Here are some tips which will help you combat the angst of winter season.

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“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine

Many dream of a good vacation, but then our personal commitments and work take up most of our time and the only traveling we end up doing is from home to office and vice versa. “No time” is the word that usually pops out from everyone’s mind when it comes to taking a vacation. Finding time to travel isn’t a tough task, if you really want to add some zing to your boring life.

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“Think before you speak. Read before you think”, these are the words of Fran Lebowitz a famous American author.

In today’s hostile world, everyone needs to speak, or let’s say we believe, that only people who can speak can survive. Speaking is certainly important, but listening is far more important as it opens the doors of the mind for wisdom to seep in. Being a good listener is a skill not possessed by everyone. A person who possess good listening skills has a good control over their speech and thoughts. Unfortunately, not many people know the true essence of listening which is very different from hearing.

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Malnourishment is a state wherein the body is undernourished and lacks the ability to perform its daily functions efficiently. There are several early signs of malnourishment which, if taken into consideration, can help in keeping malnutrition at bay.

Brittle hair: The health of a person can be easily determined by the condition of their hair and scalp. The hair of a healthy person is shiny and soft, whereas that of an undernourished person is dull and hoarse. They are likely to fall out or break during combing and rinsing.

Scaly skin: The first visible aspect of a person is their skin. The skin of a malnourished person is dull, dry and scaly. This situation doesn’t improve even on trying external applications. In adverse conditions, the skin tends to crack and bleed. If unnoticed, these cracks can invite germs, thereby resulting in infections.

Weight-loss: Significant weight-loss is visible in a short period of time without the influence of a fitness plan. The malnourished person may also experience chronic fatigue and dizziness. Also, a small task consumes more energy for completion. However, in some situations, weight gain is possible if a malnourished person continuously indulges in junk food.

Oral health: The gums of an undernourished person bleed and are often swollen. One may also experience cracking and inflammation at the corners of the mouth. However, this situation is temporary and can be avoided with regular intake of essential supplements. If malnutrition is left untreated, the situation can become adverse and can eventually result in tooth decay. This situation is permanent and cannot be reversed.

Fragile bones: The bones of a malnourished person are fragile and brittle. Constant weakness and pain is experienced in the joints and arms during movement. Lack of calcium and vitamin D triggers osteoporosis and other bone diseases.

Mental disorder: A malnourished person suffers both physically and mentally. Adequate nutrition is necessary for the brain and body to function effectively. A diet that lacks vitamin B can lead to memory loss, confusion and irritation. Overtime, it may also lead to dementia and permanent brain damage.

Losing interest: The weakness, fatigue and lack of concentration affects people, making them lose their interest in activities they formerly enjoyed doing. They even lose interest towards food which tremendously affects their appetite.

Languages don’t die, but sadly, people abandon them. Fortunately, Sanskrit, language of the gods, holds a better fate, as there still are patrons who work tirelessly to restore it to its former glory. All thanks to the computer-age and dedicated scholars who are in attempt to revive it. Today, we celebrate this language and discuss some facts about it, which might force you to think.

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Night shifts, the new thing for youngsters today. An exciting night life, free days and easy money is enough to lure anyone. Undoubtedly, this glamorous lifestyle has a disturbing and distressing reflection too. Maybe that’s why it is also called the ‘graveyard shift’. A night shift worker is that forgotten star which stays up all night but often forgets to twinkle.

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Lightning rips the heavens, thunderstorms roll our eardrums, monsoon has finally hit town with all its ferocity.

The season itself tends to conjure mixed emotions within us. On one hand, it’s beautiful to watch the rain splatter all over the side-walk and hear it drumming on your roof, while on the other it’s a pain to deal with the constant wet slushiness and the mess that more often than not follows us home. If you’re more concerned with how the rain might put a damper on your health, here are some easy tips to follow to make sure that you have a happy monsoon.

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Thich Nhat Hanh once said, “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”

Cutting across every possible ethnic, racial and lingual barrier, a smile conveys more than the spoken word. Throughout the globe, a smile is a gesture used to portray happiness, self contentment, pleasure and inner peace. The wonders this simplistic flex of facial muscles can do are myriad. The moment you take a moment from your exasperating schedule and sport a smile on your face, you’ll feel the tension within you easing. Smiling releases endorphins, also known as happy hormones, within the body that elevate your mood and give you the zing to take on every challenge with grace and gusto. A smile is positively every individual’s most attractive feature. A genuine smile lights up the eyes and oozes warmth and affection, making the individual seem more likable and approachable.

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A dream is the voice of our experiences, events or imaginations. They occur involuntarily in our minds during our sleep. They are unconsciously connected with our desires and fantasies. They can have many interpretations which prove to be a spiritual guide. This can have a lasting effect to increase our wisdom and spiritual sense. Everything we dream about has a symbolic meaning and helps transform ourselves into people who can cope with their current situations in life.

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