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How do I smoothen and whiten my armpits?

August 4th, 2008

I’m preparing for my wedding and want to look my best for my big day. How do I smoothen and whiten my armpits and also get rid of the unsightly “bumps” on them?

answer:
Unfortunately, you cannot whiten your skin just like that and the bumps are ends of your hair follicles. Whitening of facial and body skin also takes time. The armpit skin is considered a very sensitive and soft area and it is not advisable to put chemicals on them to whiten the area. Try not to shave the area as it will worsen the bumps. Apply depilatory creams which do not hurt the skin and do not wear sleeveless tops for long periods of time so that the whole area remains pale in comparison with the rest of the arm. Ultimately, the solution may lie in being less self-conscious.

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Wake up with a strained neck

August 4th, 2008

I often wake up with a strained neck, and the soreness does not go away even after I apply store-bought muscle relaxants. How should I sleep so as to prevent these aches, and what should I be applying to ease them?

answer:
When you get a sore neck, it generally means you were so tired that you slept in the wrong position without knowing it. So one of the important aspects of sleeping is to make sure you get a pillow with adequate support — something firm that keeps your head in proper alignment. As for treating the aftereffect, applying simple ointment for pain relief is usually inadequate, but taking an oral pain killer like Synflex or extra strong Panadol will be more effective. The pain usually arises from the muscle and joints, so the external application of heat balms will not be very useful.

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Why do I turn red after one mug of beer?

August 4th, 2008

I like my alcohol, and can hold it pretty well. But I automatically turn bright red after one mug of beer! I’m still perfectly sober but red as a lobster, and my friends never fail to make fun of me. Why do I turn red and is there any way to reduce or delay the reaction?

answer:
You probably have an inherited problem where the blood vessels underneath your skin dilate very quickly when alcohol runs in your system. This is usually more obvious when you consume aerated alcoholic drinks like beer and champagne. Aerated alcohol tends to be absorbed faster and makes your body saturate with alcohol faster. To prevent too quick a reaction, you can try drinking alcohol like wine. Before that, you could start by eating buttered crackers, a prawn cocktail with mayonnaise or other small tidbits. All the butter and creamy stuff will line your stomach and prevent too quick an absorption of alcohol. Maybe you could try putting on lots of makeup so nobody can see what is underneath!

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Why do women crave chocolate during their periods?

August 2nd, 2008

There have been suggestions that chocolate cravings are related to a deficiency of magnesium or are linked to carbohydrate consumption to self-medicate depression, but no strong evidence has been found. Nutritional deficits are not necessary for cravings to occur. These desires appear to stem more from a psychological need.

Medical texts, however, are filled with fascinating stories about bizarre “food” cravings. Pica is the medical term for a pattern of eating non nutritive substances (dirt, clay, paint chips, and the like) that lasts for at least 1 month. The name comes from the Latin word for magpie, a bird known for its large and indiscriminate appetite. Iron deficiency can cause pica and can also cause a craving for ice, referred to as pagophagia.

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Home hints-Time saving ideas

August 1st, 2008

ROAST POTATOES are deliriously different if peeled potato sections are placed in a plastic bag into which you have emptied a packet of your favorite “soup in a cup” mix. Shake the bag for a few seconds until potatoes are well covered in the soup mix, then put them on a lightly oiled oven tray and roast until the coating becomes crisp.

WHEN FRUIT on your trees is just beginning to ripen, toss a few strips of silver Christmas tinsel over the branches. This not only deters all birds, it looks pretty as well.

SEW A MAGNET into a potholder so it always can be attached to the stove where you need it.

TO RESTORE a discolored wooden chopping board, soak it overnight in water to which has been added half a cup of bleach. Next day, rinse well in very hot water, allow to dry completely, then give it a good sandpapering all over, including the edges. Rinse again in cold water.

IT IS EASY to make damp collectors, to reduce mould and odor caused by moisture in drawers and wardrobes. Put four tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda in a paper bag, fold one end to close it, then seal with adhesive tape. Place the filled bags where needed and replace every six months or so.

CORRUGATED CARDBOARD makes a great keeper for knitting needles. Thread them in graduated sizes into the “tubes” in the cardboard, write the size next to each pair, roll and secure with a rubber band.

SOFT STALE BISCUITS, not iced or cream-filled, can be restored quickly to their former crispness. Spread them out on a scone tray and heat in a 135-140C oven for about 10 minutes.

RENEW ELASTIC quickly in waistbands, ankles or cuffs. Just attach the new elastic to the old in the garment, then pull out the old elastic.The new will follow through as you pull.

IF YOUR DOG loves retrieving a ball but you find it hard to throw it far enough because of age, stiff shoulders or whatever, use an old tennis racket and hit the ball. It goes much further than you could throw it and your dog gets plenty of exercise.

STAINLESS STEEL cutlery that has dulled can be brightened again. Using a soft cloth dipped in lemon juice, rub each piece well. Then wash in hot, soapy water with a tablespoon of bicarbonate of soda added. Dry well.

SHOE POLISH, when dried-out or broken, can be warmed gently until it melts and reforms. If very dry, mix in a little cooking oil while it’s still hot.

VEAL CUTLETS can be given a lift and a distinctive flavor if coated with crushed cheese biscuit crumbs instead of breadcrumbs.

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My best friend is having an affair

August 1st, 2008

My best friend is having an affair and wants me to be his alibi. Am I wrong to ask him to leave me out of it?

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Not at all. In fact, you’d only be abetting his downfall if you were to help him cheat. A recent study from the University of Florida shows that infidelity plays a role in up to 90 percent of divorces. “Eventually the situation will come to light, and it will be completely destructive for his family and your relationship with them,” says Scott Haltzman, M.D., author of The Secrets of Happily Married Men. “He might be upset with you in the short term, but eventually he’ll understand that you’re looking out for his best interests.” The hallmark of a good friend is the strength to guide someone through difficult situations. Break the ice at a gym or a bar so it doesn’t seem like an “intervention,” and explain that you can’t help him lie to his wife. If he asks why, mention the above statistic and tell him that you don’t want to aid in the destruction of his marriage. “He may very well tell you to blow it out your ear,” says Haltzman, “but eventually his fantasy will crumble and he’ll need you more than ever.”

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Do Kegel exercises really work?

July 30th, 2008

Kegel exercises were originally developed as a method of controlling incontinence in women following childbirth. They’re named after Arnold Kegel, the Los Angeles doctor who promoted their development in the 1940s. The principle behind Kegel exercises is to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor (namely, the pubococcygeus muscles). These muscles run from the back to the front of a woman’s pubic bone and encircle the openings of the vagina and rectum. Strengthening them helps improve the urethral and rectal sphincter function.

These exercises are recommended for women with urinary stress incontinence, but many others do Kegel exercises for more fun. Advocates believe that there are several benefits for a woman who exercises her vagina. They claim that it makes it easier for her to reach orgasm, makes orgasms stronger or better, and makes the vagina more sensitive.

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