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KNOW YOUR MUSCLES Muscle cells are permanent tissues; i.e. they have lost their ability to multiply. Muscles grow in size due to the growth of existing muscle fibers. Generally there are three types of muscles in our body- cardiac muscle and smooth muscle are the involuntary where as, skeletal muscle is voluntary muscle and particularly assumes importance in this context. Functions of skeletal muscles are to contract to cause body movement and to provide stability for body posture. Each skeletal muscle must be able to contract with different levels of tension to perform these functions. USE IT OR LOSE IT Exercise physiology is one of the most sought for fields of medicine. Various experiments conducted in this field have proved many facts on how you can successfully develop and maintain your body. Basically there are two types of muscle contractions- isotonic contraction in which muscle shortens as it contracts and isometric contraction in which muscle contracts, but no shortening occu...

  SMILE, LAUGH........ AND EVEN ROAR ! The desire to feel good and look good with a perfect set of pearly teeth, have designated cosmetic dentists as the latest dream merchants. And ‘smile designing’ is their new ware. Earlier a good smile was seen as a prerogative of an actress or a model. Today, even common people want to have a beaming smile. So we see an executive, a receptionist, a public relation officer, a teenager or even a housewife, who otherwise have no problem with their teeth or gums, making a beeline to acquire that killing smile. Expressive eyes and a pleasant smile are always a winning combination in building better relationships, be it personal or professional. Today, we can enhance the ‘face value’ by remodeling deformities in teeth SMILE ADVICE  1st Decide what kind of smile you are looking for. We usually break it down into two styles, a natural smile or a pageant smile. A natural smile is white, but not overly white. It fits in with your face and goes alon...

  NAIL CARE Like your hair, nails are comprised of keratin, a tough, fibrous protein substance. The nail bed is the pink part of your nail containing the capillaries that bring nourishment to the matrix, which is the area just beneath the cuticle. The matrix is where new cells are generated, making nails grow. The whole nail (including the white tip and pink bed) is called the nail plate, and the crescent moon at its base is called the lunula. The cuticle is the thin strip of skin at the base of the nail covering the matrix. This flexible strip seals off the finger from the nail, keeping out substances like bacteria that can damage the matrix.   Can You Change the Look of Your Nails? Not really. Like the rest of our body, the strength and look of our nails are genetically determined, so we have to work with what we've been given. But, by taking good care of your nails - grooming them weekly, moisturizing them daily, protecting them from the sun and caring properly for your cut...

  HOW TO GET RID OF UNWANTED HAIRS ? Methods Of Hair Removal Fall Into Two Categories: DEPILATION- means that the hair is removed at the skin line. Shaving and using chemical depilatories are examples of depilation. Depilatories are chemicals that dissolve the hair so that it can be wiped or washed away. EPILATION- means that the hair is removed below the surface of the skin. The advantage of epilating over depilation is that it will take longer for the hair to grow back if the hair is removed by epilating. Also if epilating is performed repeatedly on the same area over a prolonged period of time, the quantity of hair will be permanently reduced. Examples of epilating include waxing, tweezing, laser and electrolysis. Facial hair is still one of the last taboos for women, which makes life even harder for those who suffer from it. The unwanted hair often appears on the upper lip, chin and sides of the face. Before you decide on the proper removal method, first determine that the caus...

  HAIR CARE Hair is an integral part of a beautiful figure. So, like any other parts of the human body, hair cannot be neglected. Medical treatments and nutritional products may help in better hair care. For thick, strong glossy hair the roots must be firm and scalp healthy and well nourished. Nutrients are key to healthy hair, but to be effective they must reach the roots. Nutrients taken in are more important in hair care than those applied topically. A balanced diet rich in protein, minerals and vitamins, especially iron, magnesium, zinc, Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C as well as essential fatty acids is essential for healthy hair. Vitamin enriched shampoo nourishes your hair. Inositol is vital for hair growth. Vitamin C aids in improving scalp circulation. It is important to maintain capillaries that carry blood to the follicles. Vitamin E increases oxygen uptake, which improves circulation to the scalp. Two amino acids believed to improve quality, texture, and growth of hair ...

  HOW TO SHAPE YOUR EYEBROWS Eyebrows really define and accent the face even without makeup. So the right shape eyebrow is essential. Perfectly groomed brows are an absolute must. 1,Find a shape that suits your face; don't try to keep up with fashions that won't suit you. For the best results it is good to tidy brows in good light and to look into a magnifying mirror. 2,Determine where exactly should your brow begin. Brows may be jointed or separate. If you have a natural jointed brow then you have the option to go for a jointed fashion or you can opt for a separate style. For that, the inside edge of your eyebrow should align with the inner corner of your eye. Holding a ruler straight up and down against one nostril can make the alignment. Where the ruler lands by your brow is where it should begin. The brow should end a little past your eye. The easiest way to find how long your eyebrow should be is to imagine the under-eye line continued to where it would meet with the eyebr...

  FACE SHAPE Although the facial type of every man is determined by the actual position and overall prominence of their facial bones, and there are traditionally seven different facial types, a large majority of men have square face shapes.   Even males who start life with rounded face shapes still have a lot of that square influence left in their facial planes. Women often are described as having a heart shaped face. The heart shape, which is similar to the triangular shape, is definitely a more feminine designation. Even more importantly, men and women have different hormonal compositions and bone structures and thus while women will have softer features, generally speaking, men will have more pronounced shapes. IMPORTANCE OF FACIAL SHAPE Why does anyone care about face shape? Face shape is the baseline for determining the most flattering cut, hairstyle and coloring. The base face shape also is taken in consideration when deciding to add facial hair like beards, mustaches a...