5 Easy Ways To Take Care Of Oily Skin This Summer

Easy Ways to Take Care of Oily Skin This Summer: Tip # 1 
Avoid the Sun! 
Being out in the sun will only make you sweatier, while also exposing you to the harmful effects of UV rays. Additionally, the sun can cause a paradoxical increase in oil secretion, making your skin even greasier! During the hours of 10AM – 3PM, the sun is at its strongest, emitting almost unbearable light and heat. So avoid the sun particularly during this time. Also, try to cover your head and wear sunglasses. Finally, always remember your sunblock, and look for at least SPF30++ for the best sunscreen effect!


Easy Ways to Take Care of Oily Skin This Summer: Tip # 2 
Look for Salicylic Acid! 
Salicylic Acid is a great naturally derived active that works by exfoliating the oil producing glands and the follicles. It also reduces the amount of oil secreted by the skin! Using this ingredient will help prevent and treat oily skin, blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and even prickly heat! So, look for a face wash and a cream with this miracle active for clearer and less oily skin! Also, a body wash with Salicylic Acid and Triclosan will help ensure that your body breakouts disappear!

 

Easy Ways to Take Care of Oily Skin This Summer: Tip # 3
Don’t Over Wash! 
Although we feel sweatier during the hot weather, it is not healthy to shower or wash your face more than twice a day. When you over wash, your skin loses much needed moisture, making it believe that it should produce more oil to give it back its hydration. So, in actuality, you end up getting more oil production over time instead of less! If you really feel sweaty and just need to take an extra shower, then use only cold water without the body wash for no more than 5 minutes. The same goes for washing your face!


Easy Ways to Take Care of Oily Skin This Summer: Tip # 4
Change Your Routine! 
In the winters we tend to add extra products to give back moisture to our skin such as cold creams and serums. Stop those extra products and use light moisturizing lotions or gels instead. You will feel more refreshed and your skin will be less oily as well! Also, make sure your products are certified as Non-Comedogenic and Oil-Free to help prevent your pores from getting clogged!


Easy Ways to Take Care of Oily Skin This Summer: Tip # 5
Reduce the Makeup! 
While it may feel like you can’t live without your foundation, in the summer weather, its best to go without. Foundation will only get runny in the hot and sunny outside conditions, resulting in it thinning and running down your face. Also, extra products on an already sweaty face can only serve to increase the clogged pores, making your skin more pimple-prone. Instead, stick to powders, tinted moisturizers or just plain concealer. Your skin will thank you at the end of the summer when your skin is clear and glowing!

 

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What should you do if someone has a heart attack ?

Important: this is a brief guide to the emergency help that can be given in the event of a heart attack or cardiac arrest before the arrival of emergency services. It is not intended as a replacement for a first aid or resuscitation course.

What should you do if someone has a heart attack?

A heart attack will cause severe chest pains behind the breast bone, often radiating towards the left arm.

If someone has a cardiac arrest or heart attack, there may be only a few minutes to act before it is too late. It is vital to know what to do beforehand.

To perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and artificial respiration (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation) effectively, training and frequent practice on resuscitation dummies are essential.

First aid courses are offered all over the country at night schools or by voluntary organisations such as St John Ambulance or British Red Cross.

We highly recommend that you do one of these courses. They are fun, and it's only by learning what to do in the calm environment of a course that you can reliably deliver care in the highly charged situation of a cardiac arrest.

How can you tell if someone is having a heart attack?

If the person is unconscious and breathing:

• Look at the patient's chest to see if it is rising and falling. If they are breathing, place them in the recovery position, and then call for help from the emergency services.

If the person is unconscious and not breathing:

• If they're not breathing, they are in respiratory arrest and the current advice states that in this situation, they are also likely to be in cardiac arrest (cardiac arrest is a condition where the heart has stopped beating effectively).
• It's best to treat them as if they are in cardiac arrest, rather than waste valuable time looking for a pulse. The latest guidelines suggest that lay persons should not try to find a pulse. Instead, CPR should begin immediately on anyone who is unresponsive and not breathing normally since even a delay of just a minute or two spend looking for a pulse can have a very substantial detrimental effect on the outcome.
• If the patient is not breathing, call for help immediately, stating that the casualty is not breathing. You should also provide resuscitation (see below) until the patient begins to breathe or the paramedics arrive.

If there is no breathing, the patient is in cardiac arrest.

What help is needed?

• Immediately place the palm of your hand flat on the patient's chest just over the lower part of the sternum (breast bone) and press your hand in a pumping motion once or twice by using the other hand. This may make the heart beat again.

If these actions do not restore a pulse or if the subject doesn't begin to breathe again:

• call for help, stating that the casualty is having a cardiac arrest but stay with the patient
• find out if any one else present knows CPR. Clearly, use their help if it is available
• begin CPR immediately (see below)
• provide immediate cardiac massage (‘pumping the chest’, see below), and then artificial respiration.

How do I perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)?

The aims of cardiopulmonary resuscitation are twofold.

1. Firstly, to artificially pump blood out of the heart and round the body – this is provided by the chest compressions
2. And secondly, to artificially blow oxygen into the lungs – this is done by artificial respiration.

CPR is the combination of both chest compressions, to support the heart, and artificial respiration, to support the lungs.

The recommended guidelines are that CPR should begin with 30 compressions and then two rescue breaths and then continued at 30 compressions to two breaths.

How do I perform chest compressions?

The procedure to perform chest compressions is:

• kneel by the side of the victim
• place the heel of one hand in the centre of the victim’s chest (the lower half of the sternum, or breastbone)
• now place the heel of your other hand on top of the first. Interlock your fingers together
• keep your elbows straight and bring your bodyweight over your hands to make it easier to press down vertically
• press down firmly and quickly to achieve a downwards movement of 4 to 5cm, then relax and repeat the compression. After each compression, release all the pressure on the chest without losing contact between the hands and the sternum
• aim for a rate of compression of about 100 per minute. You can help your timing and counting by saying out loud 'one and two and three and four...' etc
• do this 30 times, then give artificial respiration twice, and continue this 30:2 procedure until help arrives.

How to give artificial respiration

• Tilt the head back and lift up the chin.
• Pinch the nostrils shut with two fingers to prevent leakage of air.
• Take a deep breath and seal your own mouth over the person's mouth.
• Breathe slowly into the person's mouth – it should take about two seconds to adequately inflate the chest.
• Do this twice.
• Check to see if the chest rises as you breathe into the patient.
• If it does, enough air is being blown in.
• If there is resistance, try to hold the head back further and lift the chin again.
• Repeat this procedure until help arrives or the person starts breathing again.

Artificial respiration and CPR should both be performed at the same time

• If possible, get someone else to help – one person to perform artificial respiration and the other to perform CPR. (This is not easily done without prior practice and it is well worth attending sessions on CPR training to become familiar with the technique.)
• The ratio of chest compressions to breaths is 30:2 for both one-person and two-person CPR.
• Continue until the ambulance arrives or the patient gets a pulse and starts to breathe again.
• If the pulse returns and breathing begins but the person remains unconscious, roll them gently onto their side into the recovery position. This way mucus or vomit can get out of the mouth and will not obstruct the patient's breathing. It also prevents the tongue from falling back and blocking the air passage.

Make sure the patient continues breathing and has a pulse until the ambulance arrives

• If you succeed in resuscitating the person who has been taken ill, he or she may be confused and alarmed by all the commotion. Keep the patient warm and calm by quietly, but clearly, telling them what has happened.

Again, it needs to be emphasised that the only way to provide proper first aid and resuscitation is through learning the technique, then regular practice and guidance.

source :Read more: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/heartattack.htm#ixzz2ryPj8c7D 

10 winter skin-care secrets

Take your skin care routine through the cold winter with these expert beauty tips.

By Jessica Padykula

The days are cold, and we've just started to see snow. Unfortunately for some of us, we'll be experiencing a completely different kind of flake -- flaky, lacklustre skin that has replaced that dewy glow of summer.
Kristen Ma, aesthetician and co-owner of Pure + Simple spa in Toronto, offers 10 insider tips for maintaining healthy, flake-free, supple skin -- all winter long.
1. Get a facial
Ma explains that getting a facial is a great way to clear out your skin and start a new season with a clean slate. As the climate changes, so does our skin, and an aesthetician can help ease the transition. Starting with healthier, cleaner skin allows your cold weather skin-care routine to be more effective, Ma says.
2. Drink water
Remembering to stay hydrated in the summer is a no-brainer, but as it gets colder, getting your daily dose of water isn't always a top priority -- but it should be, Ma says. “We all get more dehydrated in the winter, so it's important to drink more water,” she explains. “This is a very simple, but beneficial tip for people wanting to maintain healthy skin.”
3. Protect your face from the elements
We wrap ourselves in heavy jackets and clothing during the winter, and it shouldn't be any different with our skin, Ma says. She suggests using a heavier cream versus a lighter moisturizer to keep skin hydrated. “Skin gets more sensitive in the winter so think of a heavier cream as an extra layer of protection -- like a warm sweater,” she says.
4. Avoid petroleum
Don't neglect your lips, which have a tendency to dry out in the winter. Keep balm with you and apply often as the temperature drops. Ma suggests avoiding products that contain petroleum as it can clog the pores in your lips, making it hard for the moisture to get where it needs to be. “You can't properly moisturize skin that is congested,” she explains.
5. Don't put away the sunscreen
Just because you're shivering doesn't mean the sun's rays go on vacation. Sunscreen is still important, Ma says. Remember to put sunscreen on 30 minutes before you leave the house so your skin is protected.

6. Take care of your body, too
“Skin is the largest organ in your body, so you must moisturize all of it, not just from the shoulders up,” Ma says. The same goes for exfoliation, she explains. Whatever you do for your face, you should also be doing for your body, especially in frosty.
7. Try a hydrating serum
Ma suggests adding a hydrating serum to your skin-care routine, to be applied under your regular moisturizer. There is so much humidity in the summer, you don't need one, she says. But winter's dry air means we need an extra layer of moisture, which a serum can provide. Like layering a favourite fitted T-shirt under your cardigan, a hydrating serum seals in the comfort -- not to mention helps provide dewy-looking skin despite dry air and frigid temperatures.
8. Use a cream cleanser
Switch from a gel to a cream cleanser for the winter. Because skin is more sensitive in cold weather, gel cleansers, which are often astringent, can further dry out and irritate winter skin, Ma explains. A quality cream cleanser will remove makeup and debris without depleting skin's precious moisture.
9. Exfoliate regularly
Dull, lacklustre skin is an unfortunate winter trademark. This is caused by a buildup of dead skin, Ma explains. To give those dry, flaky cheeks a boost, exfoliate regularly. You need to do this more often in winter than you do in summer, she says. “Three times a week is a great way to ensure you're always showcasing your freshest, healthiest skin."
10. Try oils
A great -- and comforting -- way to provide your whole body with much-needed hydration during the winter is with bath oils. Your skin absorbs the moisture from the oils, leaving your skin silky soft every time you step out of the tub.

 source: canadian living

Summer is the best time to start

If you want to get into shape and shed those extra pounds, now is the best time to start. Summer is setting in and being slim and healthy in this season does not mean you have to go on a strict diet, say experts.

Ritika Samaddar, chief dietician, Max Healthcare, Delhi, explains that the weather is such that it automatically changes people's eating habits.

"Drastic weight loss is easily possible in summers as compared to winters because one can exercise more in the season, does not overeat because of the slow body system and at the same time can consume more fluids that fill up the body. All these lead to a major weight loss," Samaddar told IANS.

The first basic step to lose weight is to break meals into various categories - early morning breakfast, breakfast, mid morning snack, lunch, evening snack and dinner.

Nidhi S. Yadav, head, clinical nutrition, Fortis Healthcare, explains how to go about it.

"One should start the day with a glass of lukewarm water and honey. For a tea drinker, it should be a cup of tea with Marie biscuits and two or three walnuts or almonds. This should be followed by a breakfast - one can have muesli, oats, cornflakes with egg white," she said.

"After an interval of two hours, one can go for salads or fruits. Lunch should consist of two chapatis made of multi-grain flour, a bowl of dal and green vegetables. Evening snacks can comprise a cup of tea with idli or dhokla or roasted channa.

"Dinner should consist of vegetable soup, brown bread or chapatis and veggies. If one feels hungry before going to sleep, one can have a glass of milk," she said.

Having fruits is essential to keep calories at bay, but one should avoid banana, mango and grapes as they are high on calories. It is better to go for watermelons, melons and sweet lime. One should either have fruits 40 minutes before a meal or two hours after a meal.

Fruit juices are a big no for a weight loss regime.

Other avoidable foods are usual things like full fat milk, fried greasy foods, sugar and sugar products, refined cereals like maida and maida products such as samosa, kachori and bhatura, suggests Swati Bhardwaj, head, nutrition and fatty acid research at the National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation (N-DOC).

Even red meats one should avoid, she added.

"Skimmed milk, whole grain cereals (porridge), whole pulses, green leafy vegetables, salads and lean meats - chicken or fish (grilled or steamed or roasted) should be included in the diet for a speedy weight loss," she said.

Hot water is advised when a person is following a weight loss regime. The intake of hot water helps in smooth functioning of the digestive system, but it does not have a direct connection with weight loss, points out dieticians.

Slow metabolism is also the cause of excess weight gain. To speed up the weight loss process one should take care of it.

"Hot water with honey and lemon maintains the metabolic cycle and removes toxins from the body which indirectly helps in weight loss. Three teaspoons of Isabgol with a glass of water before dinner not only helps in reducing weight but also reduces the blood sugar levels," said Yadav.

Panic Attacks - Cause and Symptoms

A common condition, usually confused with heart attacks, which can be controlled by yoga and meditation.

Panic disorder: 

Causes and symptomsYour heart starts pounding heavily and suddenly you feel short of breath. Feeling of dizziness and “something” in your stomach overpowers you. Anxiety and restlessness surges to its peak. You wonder if you are going “crazy” or even worse, dying. You may be having a panic attack

What is a panic attack?

Panic or anxiety disorder is a condition where intense anxiety or fear grips the person suddenly, often without warning and no good reason. It can strike just out of the blue, come uninvited anywhere, anytime even during sleep.

It differs from the normal feeling of dread and nervousness, which occur in response to stressful events in our lives.

Most triggered panic attacks reach their peak within 10 minutes. These attacks usually last for 20 to 30 minutes.

Causes of panic attacks

Several environmental and biological factors can contribute in pressing the panic button.

• Panic disorder is known to be hereditary. It runs in families.
• Substance abuse such as drugs, alcohol, or caffeine.
• A major event in one’s life like graduating, getting married, or having a baby.
• A stressful lifestyle or even a traumatic happening such as death of a loved one.
• Sudden withdrawal from a long term medication.
• Certain medical conditions such as mitral valve prolapse, hypoglycaemia, and hyperthyroidism can lead to this.

Symptoms while having a panic attack

Symptoms can range from but are not limited to,

• Difficulty in breathing
• Pain or tightness in chest
• Palpitation or a pounding heart
• Feeling of smothering or choking
• Dizziness or fainting
• Severe shaking or trembling
• Sweating, nausea or stomach ache
• Tingling or numbness in hands and feet
• Hot or cold flashes
• A fear of losing control or going crazy
• Intense feeling of dread and doom

How to handle a panic attack

Proper medical attention is indeed needed to treat this condition but apart from that, there are things you can do to handle and deal with it all by yourself.

• Learn about it. Seeking knowledge about the condition will help you take control over it.
• Learn to control your breathing as it will help you to calm yourself during the attack.
• Practicing relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation helps in a big way.
• Exercise stress management techniques to reduce anxiety.
• Quit smoking and limit alcohol as they are the major triggers.

Panic attack can be confused with a heart attack

Symptoms of heart attack and panic attack are strikingly similar and can be confused with each other. It is recommended to rule out all the possible medical causes of chest pain, palpitations, and difficulty breathing at the earliest.