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So, this is good bye!

Nobody likes them, unless it's about saying good bye to the old year. Welcoming the new one is all about hopes, promises and good resolutions. I don't like to make many resolutions, only focusing on the important ones. Those that are realistic too :) I must say the resolutions of the past year have been successful. I even managed to hit my goal weight this year. Though the holiday foods sure we'll bring change to it! Or they already did.

The past year has been great on a personal level, sometimes challenging on the level of studies. But I just can't be happier to be alive, healthy and being surrounded by loved ones. These are the most important things!

I only wish that this will continue the next years to come!

Still, this being a fashion blog of some sort, I couldn't do without some material stuff, right?!

Here's my 'realistic' wishlist for next year. The stuff I can actually buy and plan on buying.

First of all a Michael Kors watch. I've been wanting one for three years already and hope it'll soon be mine.

Also a red biker jacket, still on the look out for it. For the rest some nice bling to add to my jewelry collection.

This is it, see you next year, peoples! Thanx for reading my blog. stay tuned for 2012!

xoxo

Treating Dizziness Causes Naturally: Home Remedies and Diet for Lightheadedness

In a study published in Archives of Internal Medicine in 2009, about 35.4% of American adults above the age of 40 years suffer from vestibular dysfunction or severe dizziness and lightheadedness. The same report suggested that vertigo and dizziness attributed to more than number of accidental deaths among elderly due to falls or injuries. Dizziness and vertigo also significantly affects the quality of life of elderly individuals. This article provides insights into factors contributing to dizziness or lightheadedness and simple home and natural remedies to treat dizziness effectively.

Dizziness affects Elderly
Individuals

What is Dizziness? Dizziness Causes
Dizziness is a condition characterized by lightheadedness or a sensation of loss of balance and disorientation. Dizziness may be associated with symptoms like nausea, blurring of vision and a feeling of uneasiness. Often dizziness is associated with a sensation of head rush and excessive perspiration and hyperventilation. Here are some common causes that are associated with dizziness,

Vertigo: This condition is often attributed to vestibular dysfunction which often results in the loss of control of balance with a sensation of falling. This is the most common cause of dizziness among the elderly age group.
Altered Blood Pressure: Hypertension or elevated blood pressure can result in dizziness. On the other hand drop in blood pressure below normal due to dehydration or other factors can also result in reduced blood supply to the brain and cause dizziness.
Inadequate nutrition, long standing fever or chronic ailment, vomiting and diarrhea can also result in episodes of giddiness and imbalance
Cardiovascular disorders like peripheral artery disease, heart attacks, angina, etc can also contribute to dizziness.
Panic attacks often associated with elevated levels of stress can result in episodes of dizziness and lightheadedness.
Dizziness when associated with nausea can be indicative of gastrointestinal disorders which include gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, food poisoning and even diabetes.

Treating Nausea and Dizziness Naturally: Home Remedies for Lightheadedness
Here are some simple tips and home remedy suggestions for management of lightheadedness and dizziness,

Ensure that you drink lots of water and fresh fruit juice. Often dehydration or sudden drop in blood pressure is one of the most common causes. Avoid soda drinks and caffeine as these can be dehydrating.

Coriander Seeds for
Lightheadedness

Ginger is considered to be highly beneficial in treating dizziness associated with symptoms of nausea. Crush ginger roots and consume them fresh or boil them in a bowl of water and drink the decoction. Chamomile or peppermint is also good natural substitutes for ginger to manage lightheadedness.
Wheat germ is also found to be beneficial in the management of lightheadedness. Consuming about two teaspoons of wheat germ with a glass of warm milk can help ease dizziness and lightheadedness. It is highly beneficial during pregnancy.
Soak about five grams of coriander seeds in water overnight and consume the seeds along with a tablespoon of honey in the morning. Coriander seeds are bitter and honey helps sweeten it.
A mixture comprising of freshly squeezed lemon juice, black pepper and salt in a glass of water is also considered to be a good treatment for vertigo.

Foods for Nausea and Dizziness: Treating Lightheadedness with Diet

For individuals with frequent episodes of dizziness, there are certain diet and food suggestions,

Coconut Water to
Treat Dizziness

Dizziness is linked with sudden drop in blood sugar levels and hence consuming foods like honey or fruit juices is considered to be highly beneficial. Consume coconut water and lime water to help retain normal blood sugar levels. However diabetic patients need to consult their doctors in cases of emergency.
Anemia is another cause for dizziness. Consume foods rich in iron, Vitamin B12 and folic acid. Increase intake of chicken and lean meat, fish, green leafy vegetables, soy, etc. These foods are loaded with iron and Vitamin B12.
Limit the consumption of alcohol and caffeine in your diet. Reduce the intake of salt and sweets, especially containing refined sugar.
Never skip a meal and eat small quantities of food frequently. Don’t stay hungry for more than four hours at a stretch.

Precautionary measures for Lightheadedness: Stop Dizziness Tips
Here are some simple tips to treat and prevent dizziness and attacks of lightheadedness,

Avoid sudden jerky movement. Avoid standing up or reclining suddenly. This can result in positional hypotension and affect the circulation of blood to the brain
Stress management plays a crucial role in the treatment of dizziness. Yoga and deep breathing exercises can be beneficial in the management of the condition.
In case of dizziness one must relax and take deep breaths. Press the ridge above the nose, between the two eyes for a couple of seconds with your thumb. This can provide instant relief from dizziness.

In case of frequent episodes of dizziness, consult your physician to identify the underlying cause for the condition and treat it promptly.

Home Remedies for Excessive Sweating: Get Rid of Body Odor and Perspiration Naturally

As per a report, the antiperspirant and deodorant market in the United States was valued at $1.9 billion in 2005. Latest estimates suggest that the demand for these beauty products is estimated to rise at the rate of 7% per annum globally due to increasing demand in Asia, African and South American countries. Though there are a host of products including antiperspirants, deodorants, etc to control body odor available in the market, it is always beneficial to use natural remedies and natural techniques to manage excessive sweating and body odor. This article is about treating excessive perspiration naturally.

How to Stop Sweating? Treating Excessive Perspiration Naturally

Excessive Perspiration can
be annoying

Sweating or perspiration is a natural phenomenon which is associated with the sebaceous glands releasing natural sweat to cool down the body. Perspiration or sweating is often in response to the environmental conditions like high temperature and humidity. However, there are a group of individuals who suffer from excessive perspiration or a condition known as ‘hyperhidrosis’.

There are several different home remedies and diet suggestions that can help control excessive sweating. Though the use of talc powder and antiperspirants is rampant, the use of these products is often associated with allergies which may result in redness and irritation of the skin under the armpits. Suppression of perspiration can result in dermatitis in the underarms and also have detrimental impact on the health of an individual.

Home Remedies to Prevent Sweating: Natural Treatment for Body Odor
Here are some simple natural home remedies that have been found to be effective in the management of body odor and excessive sweating,

Tomato Juice helps
manage excessive sweating

Tomatoes: Consuming a cup of tomato juice each day is considered to reduce excessive sweating and reduce body odor. Tomatoes are loaded with anti-oxidants which can help regulate the activity of the sweat glands and also help in keeping the body cool.
Grapes: Consuming about 10-15 grapes each day is also recommended. Grapes help to cool the body and also loaded with anti-oxidants that can help regulate the internal body temperature and prevent excessive sweating
Eliminate foods like onions and garlic from your diet. These foods are highly pungent and are responsible for the offensive odor of the sweat. Also limit the intake of animal foods include chicken, lean meat and red meat.
Zinc: Zinc is considered to reduce sweating naturally. Increase the intake of foods that are loaded with zinc which include turkey, spinach, nuts and sea foods. Zinc also helps control of offensive odor of the sweat.
Consumption of herbal tea or green tea has also been claimed to be beneficial in prevent excessive perspiration. Herbal tea is also loaded with anti-oxidants; however its role in limiting sweating and body odor is not clear.

Excessive Sweating Natural Remedies: Get Rid of Body Odor
Here are some simple natural home based remedies that can help in the management of body odor and treat excessive sweating,

Local application of freshly sliced lime or lemon around the armpits is considered to be the most effective natural measure to prevent excessive sweating and treat body odor. However application of lime can result in burning and should be avoided if there are cuts or bruises on the skin.

Sage Leaves for reducing
excessive sweating

Another method of cooling the body includes boiling tea leaves in a large vessel. Allow the water to cool and soak your body including hands and feet in the tea water. Tannic acid in tea is considered to be beneficial in controlling perspiration and fight body odor
Boil sage leaves in a large container and soak your body with the water once the water cools down. Sage is considered to be the best natural treatment for excessive sweating.

Always Remember while Treating Excessive Sweating
Don’t reduce the intake of water. Water is essential to keep the body hydrated, though excessive consumption of water can result in excessive sweating. Ensure that you consume a minimum of 2.5 liters of water if you live in a relatively pleasant environment and about 3.5 liters if you live in a hot and humid climate.

Avoid the consumption of spicy and hot foods which are known to raise the body temperate by boosting metabolism. Limit alcohol and caffeine intake. Ensure that you have an adequate intake of green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits in your diet at all times.

Red Christmas

With a new year in sight, it was time for a slight change.

My classes are done for this year and I pretend to have free time. So I decided to clean up my blog a bit.

To start with a fresh page in 2012. No major changes, as you can see, just a little fresh-up.

Hope you all like it or otherwise... I, for sure, have to adapt to it. Choosing a font must be the hardest thing, still not sure which one to keep. U're welcome to share your ideas on the lay out matter :)

As for the new year. I already know that it'll be a hard year. With graduation in sight, I must make an effort to finish my college year well. Many plans are on the 'to do' list. Exams, internship, thesis, driving license, hitting the job market, ... too much to name. Making time for my blog in the meantime... This year will sure be a challenge, but I don't say no to challenges. So wish me good luck. Off course there're also pleasant things to look forward to. The first one is celebrating the coming year with dear friends!

And the spring will bring a big change to my life, I can't wait to tell you more about it.

For now, as promised, pictures of my Christmas outfit. I wanted to wear color, and as we know, red is very Christmassy. It wouldn't be me, if I hadn't put a twist or a theme behind it. This time I went for a Chinese inspired look. The red dress with the flowers set the tone and my Asian heritage completed the look.

Wearing: 3Suisses dress, H&M shoes, vintage belt and DIY earrings

Merry Christmas, dear readers!

Christmas and New Year's Eve are my favorite holidays. A time to spend with family and close friends. I'm also a fetishist when it comes to the decorations. A beautiful Christmas tree makes me a one happy girl.

I had a wonderful time at a family dinner today. We laughed, enjoyed each others company, unwrapped presents and ate a lot of yummy food. Hope all of you had a nice Christmas too!

So here's a picture overload of this evening.

We had to give 'wrong' presents this year. I'm so happy with my Homer Simpson slippers!

Loverrrr

And a little preview of my outfit ;)

Merry Christmas once again!

Natural Sore Breast Treatment: Home Remedies for Tender & Painful Breasts during Periods

Fibrocystic breast disease which results in soreness and tenderness of the breast prior to menstrual cycles is one of the most common female disorders. Estimates suggest that approximately half the number of females below the age of 50 years suffer from this disorder. There are certain healthy dietary measures and simple home remedies which are considered to be beneficial in the management of breast tenderness, which is an part of the premenstrual disorder and affects most females about a week prior to the menstrual periods.

Soreness of Breast before Periods: Causes of Breast Tenderness

Breast Tenderness is a
common complaint

Most females are affected by breast problems, especially during their reproductive age (i.e. between puberty and menopause). Soreness of the breast, also referred to as cyclic breast disorder occurs on a monthly basis just prior to the menstrual periods. Breasts often feel swollen, tender and heavy, especially around the areolar region. Some of the common causes for breast tenderness prior to periods include,

Pre Menstrual Syndrome or PMS is a syndrome complex which is characterized by a host of symptoms including abdominal pain, fatigue and breast pain about a week prior to menstrual periods. It is believed that the condition is caused due to retention of water in the breast tissue which tends to exert undue pressure resulting in tenderness and pain.
Use of contraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy or use of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for the management of symptoms of menopause are also considered to be contributing factors
Consumption of caffeinated beverages results in dilation of blood vessels in the breast tissue due to the compound methylxanthine. This distention often result is pain
Use of NSAIDs, steroids and HRT drugs are also linked with development of breast tenderness
Sclerosing adenosis is also a condition which is associated with breast tenderness

Wearing a tight fitting bra or cancer of the breast are also linked with breast tenderness. Females undergoing breast enhancement or augmentation surgery may also be often affected with the symptoms of painful and tenderness of the breast.

Home Remedies for Breast Tenderness Treatment: Natural Treatment for Painful Breasts

Here are some simple remedies and supplements which have been reported to improve breast tenderness and alleviate the pain. These simple remedies comprise of natural herbs and dietary supplements,

Chaste Tree Extract is
very beneficial in Breast Pain
Treatment

Chaste Tree Extract: Studies have shown that chaste tree extract helps in restoring the balance between estrogen and progesterone. Imbalance in estrogen and progesterone can result in fluid retention in the body which in turn results in breast tenderness. Chaste Tree extract can help alleviate the symptoms of breast pain
Vitamin E: Reports have suggested that consumption of 500 IU of Vitamin E supplements can help in sustained relief from breast pain
Essential fatty Acids: Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are strong anti-inflammatory agents and help in reducing pain and tenderness in the breasts. Consumption of 1 gram of Evening primrose is recommended for the management of the condition. Alternatively flax seed oil is also considered to be a good source of EFAs.
Magnesium supplements are also considered to be beneficial in the management of breast tenderness and soreness.
Iodine: Studies have shown that lower levels of iodine can result in breast disorders. Consuming foods rich in iodine namely sea foods are considered beneficial. However, check for your thyroid condition before increasing the intake of iodine. Excessive iodine can be detrimental in the management of hyperthyroidism.
Pyridoxine or Vitamin B6 helps the liver process excess of estrogen and hence is considered beneficial in management of cyclic breast disorder.

Natural Sore Tender Breast Treatment: Diet and Lifestyle Consideration from Breast Pain

Here are some addition considerations for management of tenderness and soreness of the breasts,

Wear a bra of the right size and ensure that it supports the breast tissue adequately

Caffeine consumption is
strongly linked with
Breast Problems

Cold compression is considered to relive pain as it averts inflammatory response. Regular cold compression during acute pain is recommended
Limit and preferably eliminate caffeine from your diet. Avoid cola drinks, chocolate and other over the counter medications.
Limit the intake of processed foods and saturated fatty acids. Limit consumption of Trans Fats in your diet.

Visit your gynecologist on regular basis, especially if the pain is severe or if you observe discharge from the nipples.

So today is my birthday, I'm turning 24.

Time flies fast and before you know it, adult life is here. With it come responsibilities and a serious lack of time.

I really hope I'll be able to post back on a regular basis. I really miss my blog and keeping up to date with all my readers.

Today I also had my very last real class ever, or at least I hope so. You can't even believe how happy I am. In January I'll start with finals and afterwards an internship.

This period has always been kind of bad to have a birthday, the time of the exams and dead lines. But I can't complain. I don't really celebrate my birthday, only with close friends, my mom and lover. I just try to make time to see them and catch up. With all the other holidays around the corner, they'll be plenty of time to party.

Every year I'll end up being spoiled by my loved once. No, I don't get a car, like in those crazy American programs, but still there's plenty of attention. My best friend even made me sushi today. I think I don't have to tell you how people at the college cafeteria are looking at us when we enjoy our sushi during a break.

I'll try to do a post with the presents after the holiday season is over.

Now something about the outfit. I combined all my favorite items that I have been wearing lately. This Daydream Nation cardigan is perfect to warm me up during the cold days and is quiet an eye catcher. A pleated midi skirt has been on my wish list for a long time and a few months ago I got lucky at T2 vintage store. I also have been searching for the famous Moschino letter belt for a long time and finally found one for a great price online. So everything thrown together makes this:

Wearing: Daydream Nation cardigan, T2 skirt, Moschino belt, H&M wedges

How to cure insomnia naturally

Insomnia by itself isn't a disease. In most cases, it is a symptom of an underlying condition. If you're on the verge of giving up, don't do so yet because if you think you've tried and failed at everything like I did, you've yet to discover the best online program on how to cure insomnia naturally – it's safe, effective, and the best part is you don't have to break the bank for it and still it will show you the way on how to get that precious sleep that's like gold to most of us. Insomnia can be treated in more ways than one. In patients where depression is the condition that's causing insomnia, treating depression will cure insomnia too.

The first step on how to cure insomnia naturally is to determine what is causing the problem and addressing it appropriately, and most of the time, they don't need sleeping capsule* for resolution. Stress is one of the major reasons behind the common sleep disorders of oversleeping and sleeplessness. Meditation and relaxing exercises can help in relieving stress. Meditation may seem like a process that's hard to learn but once you know the basics it becomes extremely easy. Meditation requires a quiet environment, slow and deep breathing and some simple positive thoughts. If you've been awake since forever like I was once, I'm betting you'll also give a lot just to learn how to cure insomnia naturally, but you don't really have to do a lot, or even shell out many money to finally have that shut eye you desperately want.

The simple how to cure insomnia naturally online program by Yan Muckle capitalizes on the most effective lifestyle changes and adjustments with the most effective brain technology that allows you to restore your body’s natural ability to fall asleep - on your own. And when you have 54, 703 once-insomniacs backing the program up, what more do you need to hear right? I know that it can be terribly frustrating, to try one way after the other to only fail and dread the coming of the night, but that is about to change with the technology of audio entrainment. It has been used for decades for strengthening mental functions and curing disorders associated like ADHD and depression, and wait for it… insomnia!

There's no dependency and no side effects, only long term effects with minimal effort and cost. I do not know about you, but for something this simple and easy to cure my insomnia, I’d totally give it a shot. Insomnia isn't the prettiest thing in the world, you can live with it for years and just take a look at yourself in the mirror, but it doesn't have to stay this way particularly when you now know how to cure insomnia naturally – your insomnia and redirect your life in the most positive way you can.

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Insomnia during early pregnancy

Unluckily for a lot of women, insomnia during early pregnancy is quite an common phenomenon. The truth by the matter is that most women who are pregnant will feel some amount of insomnia, whether it happens to them during early pregnancy, or whether it does not kick in until a later level of their pregnancy. Insomnia during early pregnancy can be caused by a variety of things. The basic cause of insomnia during early pregnancy is the changing levels of hormones that takes place during pregnancy. In some cases, these hormonal changes will tend to make a woman feeling tired or fatigued. The increase of progesterone in her system acts as a natural sedative. This continued tiredness can sometimes lead to an overall change in the sleep patters of the woman during her first trimester of pregnancy. It perhaps that she's insomnia during early pregnancy simply because she's resting more during the daytime.

Insomnia during early pregnancy can also be caused by the increased need to urinate. While the baby isn't yet pushing on the adult female* internal organs as it will later on in pregnancy, the truth of the matter is that a great number of adult female* do experience the need to urinate more frequently during even early pregnancy of pregnancy. If the need to urinate wakes you up in the middle of the night you may have a hard time falling asleep. In as is way, anxiety can cause insomnia during early pregnancy. It perhaps that you're worried about your baby’s health, or about your parenting abilities, or about your future. The good news here, too, is that the anxiety that you experience during early pregnancy will tend to subside, as your pregnancy continues and you become more and more comfortable with the fact that you are going to be a mother. If you find that you’re suffering from excessive insomnia during early pregnancy, talk with your doctor. She may be able to help assess your situation, and help you develop a solution.

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Cure Insomnia Pregnancy Symptom

Reference to studying insomnia pregnancy symptoms, it's interesting to note that about 78 percent of pregnant women will suffer by insomnia and some other kinds of sleep disorders also. These leads one to conclude that insomnia is a major problem that affects far also many pregnant women for it to be taken lightly. As luck would have it, your Dr. can advise you about what you'll be able to do for insomnia pregnancy symptoms and this tips can help you get enough sleep at night.

The first thing you should do is quit worrying about not getting sufficient sleep as this will only compound rather than alleviate the problem. You should instead deal with your insomnia pregnancy symptoms by taking a warm bath before turning in for the night or even getting a good massage. Another simple tip about bedtime habits to combat insomnia pregnancy symptoms is to ensure that your room temperature is comfortable and conducive to sleep. And, be sure you've a sufficient amount of darkness in the room also as quiet so that there are no disturbing sounds to prevent you from drop-off to sleep at nighttime.

Next, just in case you notice that soon after you go to bed you have trouble with falling off to sleep, you should make an effort to solve this typical insomnia pregnancy symptom by getting out of your bed and trying to sleep in another room. In addition, you can read magazines or listen to soft and soothing music till you start feeling sleepy. The bottom line with controlling insomnia pregnancy symptoms is that it is wrong to be worried about the problem as this will only exacerbate it. You should take positive steps such as those mentioned above as these will help you overcome these common insomnia pregnancy symptoms.

People that can't sleep at night or whose quality of sleep is inferior will do well to become better educated about different signs and symptoms of the condition known as insomnia. There are also different kinds of insomnia conditions to learn about, so it is also necessary to understand more about each of these different insomnia signs and symptoms as well. In fact, you coulded suffer from short term insomnia, chronic insomnia or even primary and secondary insomnia Therefore, it pays to learn more about each a different kinda insomnia and their signs and symptoms.