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Finding the Right Shoes for Workout


If you have an active lifestyle and if you are into workouts of any kind, be it running, jogging, walking, aerobics, basketball etc., you must always select the right shoes for your workout. You need to remember that there is no such thing as ‘one universal pair of shoes for all activities’. Almost everyone is plagued with a common story – wrong pair of workout shoes. Avoid this! How? That’s what we intend to discuss here.
Anything goes: Absolutely NO! Don’t put yourself in harm’s way. The pair of shoes you select for your workout should conform to your anatomy and most important of all, the pair of shoes must give your feet proper support for the different movement types. For instance, running shoes will give you forward thrust but cannot work well on a basketball court because it is not designed to deal with directional movements of your feet during the game.
Right Shoes for Running
Shoes for Running
Let us go a little scientific. Shall we? Well, when running, you don’t make any lateral moves. All you do is move forward. So, running shoes will not have any kind of lateral support that is very important for basketball players.
Can you use a pair of running shoes for walking? It is all about moving forward and no lateral support, right? WRONG! When you run, you land on your forefoot and when you walk, your heel takes your weight. Running shoes are not meant to give you right kind of heel support!
Walking Shoes
Walking Shoes
Moral of the story: Talk to a podiatrist and find out what type of shoes works best for your workout style.
Cross-trainer? Cross-trainer shoes are those that are designed to deal with a few types of exercise like walking on asphalt, zero-displacement running on treadmills, light jogging etc. They are lightweight, can give ample support (i.e. the shoes bend pretty easily) and they have firm heels. But again, they are not all-in-one shoes.
Shoe types for different activities:
Running: Must cushion your forefoot, give you forward thrust and must be lightweight.
Walking: Must support your heel. The shoes must have a firm heel. They must be slightly stiffer than your running shoes.
Trailing: The shoes must give traction in different terrain conditions like – mud, grass, dust, elevation etc.
Sport: Sport like basketball, football etc. require shoes that can give you lateral support, i.e. they must give support even when you move sideways.
Your feet anatomy matters:
You can have any of the following feet characteristics – flat foot, high arches and normal. You can do a little bit of research on them to find out what they do when you walk or run. The pair of workout shoes you buy should also be designed to fit well with your feet anatomy. A person with flat foot will have different running shoes than one with high arches. Again, your podiatrist can help you determine your feet anatomy.


Must Do Exercise to Firm up Saggy Breast


Ladies, you need to simply agree to the fact that you can never give your breasts a facelift because that’s something genetic. But, if you do find them sagging up and losing the perkiness that used to be there when you were in your teens, you can definitely give them a breast lift and that too without a surgery.

Why do breasts become saggy?
Breasts can become saggy because of various reasons. Some of them are mentioned below:
  • Child birth.
  • Repeated losing and gaining of weight
  • Simply because you are getting older
  • Breast feeding
How to firm up saggy breast without surgery?
Of course surgery is one of the widely chosen methods for breast lift but there are non-surgical paths present as well. You just need to be a little patient and devote some time and see your breasts gaining the perkiness of your youth days partially. You need to go for some exercises. Here is a list of some must-do exercises if you want to firm up your breasts naturally:
Flap your wings with weight
Get hold of dumbbells. 1-5 pounds each will be enough. You can lift 5 pounds with ease unless of course you are too weak.  Hold one each in your hands hanging them to your sides. Now lift your hands sidewise up to your shoulder height as if a bird is flapping its wings. Slowly lower the weights and lift again. Repeat 10-20 times to complete one set. 2-3 sets a day is fine. This develops the muscles behind your breasts that will prevent them from slipping off to the side when you lay down on your back.

Exercise to Firm up Saggy Breast
Pushups
Okay, I can see your worried face now but take it! Even if pushups are difficult, this exercise will enlarge and tone the muscles behind your breasts and give them a forward boost.
Must Do Exercise to Firm up Saggy Breast
Arm resistance exercise
Touch your palms against each other as if you are praying. Now press them against each other as hard as you can. You will feel tension in muscles in your breast region. Separate your hands and repeat again. Do this several times. This prevents breasts from sagging and give already saggy breasts a boost.
Arm resistance exercise for Saggy Breast
Lightweight bench press
Bench press using light weight targets those muscles on your chest which are responsible for pushing your breasts forward. It works better if the bench is slightly inclined. To do it correctly, bring the weight bar all the way down to your chest and lift it and then slowly lower it down to your chest and lift again. Use only that much weight that you are comfortable with.
Lightweight bench press for saggy breast
Yoga for firming up saggy breasts
If you intend to use yoga for firming up your saggy breasts, you have a few options available that can help you. However, you need to remember that breasts are made up of fat and not muscles and hence, where you go for yoga or for any other form of exercise, firming and lifting them up will not be an easy task. Here are some of the yoga poses that you can try:
  • The Shoulder Stand or Sarvangasana
  • The Head Stand or Sirshasana
  •  The Inverted Pose or Viparita Karani
Apart from these primary three yoga pose, there are others that can be used as well:
  • The Triangle Pose or Trikonasana
  • The Mountain Pose or Tadasana
  • The Fish Pose or Matsyasana
  • The Cow Face Pose or Gowmukhasana
  • The Wheel Pose or Chakrasana
  • The Lion Pose or Simhasana
The golden rule of thumb is to use those yoga asanas or poses which will make your breasts work against gravity. This will help to tone the muscles supporting the breasts and hence, help to firm up the breasts.


Fight Cellulite with Yoga Exercises



Can you fight cellulite with yoga exercises?  Yes, you can.  Doing yoga just 15 minutes a day can do the trick. Yoga exercises geared towards the butt and thigh areas are the best because that is where cellulite likes to form.  Continue reading to find out some of the best yoga exercises that fight the undesirable cellulite. 
Standing forward bend:  This strengthens your thighs and relaxes your central nervous system.  This pose is also called the Uttanasana. You start by standing with body assert, hands on your hips and you breathe in and out slowly.  As you exhale, bend forward and rest your head next to your calf.  Feel the stretch throughout your entire body.  You can place your hands on the ground in front of you.  And, when you are ready, breathe in and roll body back to assert beginning.


Downward dog:  Before you start doing yoga, you may place a mat on the floor.  With the downward dog, you will start on all fours.  Slowly raise your bum towards the air and hold for a few seconds while breathing in and out.  You will feel the stretch in your lower half of the body.  When you are ready, slowly pull your bum down and formulate original pose.






Chair pose:  The chair pose really works the entire bottom half of your body.  You will feel the stretch in your buttocks, thighs, and calves.  Make sure feet are together, then bend your knees and fall into the chair position.  It is as if you are sitting in a chair with your arms stretched out towards the sky.  Take a deep breath in and out.  Hold this position as long as you can, then slowly release the bend of knees and assert yourself.






High lunge with twist:  Anytime you do a lounge, you are working the entire lower half.  Lounges are the best workout for the bum and thigh area.  It is an excellent stretch to the bottom half to prevent cellulite from forming.  Stand with feet together with body long and lean.  Place hands in a praying position over your chest.  Focus on your breathing.  Make a lunge forward with the right leg.  Twist the waist from left to right.  This twist is calling on more work from your upper thighs.  Place left elbow on right knee and look towards the sky.  Remember to keep hands in the prayer position on your chest.  Hold this for as long as you would like, then twist your waist to the front and step out of the lunge.




Bridge pose:  This pose focuses on the lower half of your body, but calls on extra muscle from your bum.  Lie on your back with knees bent.  Focus on your breathing.  Place both arms firmly beside you.  Press your feet down and lift up your middle region towards the air.  Hold this position as long as you can.  You will feel the burn in your buttocks all the way down through your legs.  When you are ready, release this position slowly bringing your lower region back down to meet the mat on the floor.






Warrior:  The warrior position focuses not only on the bottom half of your body, but you also get a good stretch while elongating the spine.  Start with your feet together and your hands beside you.  Focus on your breathing.  When you’re comfortable, start pushing your top half forward while lifting up your right leg in the air.  Your body will make a perfect T.  Keep your hands beside you the entire time.  When you are ready, allow your body to naturally release this position and stand firmly in starting position.






Eagle pose:  The eagle pose allows the bottom half of the body to get a good tension release throughout, from the buttocks, thighs and the calf region.  This is a more challenging pose, so if you are attempting this position for the first time, complete exercise near a wall or something to help you shift your weight.  Start with your feet together and hands beside you.  Focus on your breathing.  Bend your knees in front of you, then take the right leg and wrap it completely around the left leg.   Then proceed to do the same thing with your arms.  Intertwine them together.  Hold this pose for as long as you can while focusing on your breathing, then slowly release the bend in your knees.






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10 Superfoods to Naturally Reduce Cellulite


Are you dealing with the aggravation of cellulite?  Have you tried all the exercises and creams to help get rid of that annoying cellulite?  Are you tired of not being able to wear shorts or that skirt that you love so dearly?  90% of women and 10% of men have cellulite.  So ladies know that you are not alone.  Continue reading to learn about superfoods that help reduce and prevent cellulite. 

foods for cellulite
Cut out salt and sugar:  You may wonder, if I cut out sugar and salt, then what will I eat?  Luckily, there are several substitute items out there to help.  You can use salt-free alternatives that taste absolutely delicious.  Natural sweeteners like Sugar in the Raw, which is organic and healthier.  Also, drinking water with lemon helps to elevate excess salt.  Even if you choose to not completely cut out salt and sugar, entertain the thought of drastically cutting back.
Flaxseed:  Dr. Josh Axe recommends getting flaxseed into your diet by adding it to oatmeal and cereals.  Flaxseed can control estrogen levels and surge collagen production which help reduce cellulite.  I have found that many people out there do not know what flaxseed is.  Flax is a plant that is usually turned into oil, but it can also be made into a seed that is packed full of essential vitamins and nutrients.
Avocados:  Avocados are full of essential fatty acids that will strengthen the skin and prevent cellulite.  The fatty acids also produce more elasticity which helps with prevention.  You can incorporate avocados in your salads, tacos, and snacks.
Fish:  It is important to up the omega-3 fatty acids because they reduce inflammation, strengthen the skin, and boost the cardiovascular system.  If you are not a fan of fish, then invest in a fish oil supplement.  It is recommended to eat fish at least twice a week.
Spinach and Kale:  Both are rich in antioxidants called lutein.  Lutein helps retain skin moisture and elasticity.  It also helps with detoxification of the body.  Both greens are great to mix in a salad, sandwich, or rice dish.

Bananas:  This beautiful yellow fruit helps in reducing water retention and circulates fluid in a healthy manner.  The potassium in the bananas helps with the water reduction and helps with circulation of the blood flow.  Bananas are great for a snack, in cereal, or mixed in a smoothie.
Whole grains:  Whole grains are found mostly in pasta, brown rice, and breads.  They help with detoxification of the body and helps boost circulation.  Through the body detox it helps rid the body of useless toxins that can create cellulite.  Some great meals to incorporate whole grains in are casserole dishes, oatmeal, and cereals.
Oranges:  Oranges are packed with Vitamin C and also contain methylated bioflavonoids.  This citric fruit also improves circulation and corrects cell imbalance.   You can eat oranges as a snack or mixed in with a smoothie or salad.
Asparagus:  Asparagus is locked in with a multitude of goodness. This tasty veggie is low calorie, an anti-inflammatory, reduces bloating, detoxes body, and stimulates blood circulation.  Asparagus is high in folic acid which helps reduce stress.  If you are not a veggie fan, I have a friend who gets her husband to eat asparagus by wrapping it up in bacon.
Berries:  What’s so great about berries is that there are so many to choose from such as strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and even raspberries.  Berries help get rid of toxins because they are so high in antioxidants.  The high content of Vitamin C helps with the formation of collagen in the skin.  They are so easy to add to any meal such as oatmeal, cobblers, cereals, and yogurt.


Get Back Your Confidence by Losing Your Double Chin


Looking good is the dream of every human being and there many who spend a fortune to achieve great looks. However it is observed that both men and women are both exposed as a victim to the cosmetic complaint of double chin. Such individuals take several efforts for eliminating this extra fat from their face, in order to achieve a great facial structure.



Double Chin
With technology making several new inventions, one method that can help individuals get rid of their double is via liposuction. Liposuction is a surgical method, wherein the cosmetic surgeon extracts the fats that has accumulated in and around the chin area. However one may have observed how exposing them to surgeries is a difficult decision to make. For people who may have dual thoughts over liposuction may resort to a few non-surgical but effective methods for reducing their double chin.
1. Are you overweight? – Double chin is a commonly faced complaint by individuals who are overweight. Thus start exercising that concentrates on your entire body while losing weight. Facts state that when any person begins to reduce weight, such loss initiates from their facial region. One can incorporate a good diet inclusive of low fat foods, whole grains, vegetables, fruits etc which will in turn help one in losing that extra body fat and help building healthy muscle strength.


2. Maintaining a correct posture –A correct posture maintained while sitting ensures the reduction of double chin as well as for starters makes it less prominent when looked at. Such a practise ensures that the muscles in our jaw line become strong ensuring no fats are been accumulated in the surrounding facial region including chin.
3. Milk a natural toner – Milk can be used as a natural facial mask or for massaging your face which will help tightening and firming the facial skin. Rub in a little milk over your chin and apply a light massage, or mix in honey and milk together and apply as a mask. Make use of lukewarm water for clearing of the milk  in both cases, such application when attempted daily will expedite the process of losing fats from the chin area by making the skin soft and moist.
4. Exercising your jaw muscles by chewing gum – When one chews gum it in turn makes your facial muscles and jaw line constantly move, in other words they perform a workout. Such movement strengthens the muscles and helps burning the excess fats in the chin region.


5. Use an egg – Losing your double chin can be easily achieved by preparing this cosmetic facial mask of egg white, honey, milk, lemon juice, and peppermint oil. Applying such mask on daily basis and washing it off after about half an hour reap good results in toning your chin.
6. Essential ingredient Vitamin E – Another magic remedy for reducing that double chin is by incorporating foods offering vitamin E, in your daily diet. Vitamin E is proven to be beneficial for the facial texture and elasticity.
7. A cup of green tea – You must have heard how green tea is effective in losing those stubborn calories. And burning calories means losing weight which begins with losing facial fats first and thus reducing your double chin. The components that are available in green tea have a scientific significance in increasing the process of metabolism in one’s system. Thus drink green tea and reduce your weight.
8. Pamper your skin with wheat germ oil- Massage your neck with wheat germ oil in order to correct your double chin. Wheat germ oil is blessed with the quality of vitamin E oil which will nourish the skin around your chin area and make it tighter. All you have to do is to rub a little amount of wheat germ oil near your chin area regularly before going to sleep. Then you have to massage it in upwards movements from neck to chin for at least ten to fifteen minutes. Do not rinse off the oil. Let your skin be pampered with the oil overnight. You will be able to experience the change soon if you do it regularly.
9. Consume plenty of water- Consuming plenty of water is the most celebrated process to lose weight and correct the appearance of double chin. Therefore you have to drink at least eight to ten glasses of water in order to keep your body perfectly hydrated and kick away all the unwanted toxins from your body. Along with water you can also consume foods like cucumbers, lettuce and celery that contains water to get rid of you double chin.
10. Applying cocoa butter– Rubbing your throat and chin with cocoa butter can be a best way to correct you double skin. You have to warm a little cocoa butter in the microwave and apply the warm oil on your neck and double area and massage it gently. You can do this regularly before going to sleep and before having shower. Cocoa butter will improve the flexibility of your skin and correct your double chin.
Also Read – How to Lose Weight Using Cinnamon Powder and Honey here


Why should I do Kegel Exercise?


We normally indulge in a wide variety of exercises to keep our body fit and healthy. However, not many of us are aware of what are known as Kegel exercises that help in strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. As a result of the popularity of these exercises, the pelvic floor muscles have come to be known as the Kegel muscles.



Kegel exercise
What is Kegel exercise?
The exercise involves clenching and releasing the pelvic floor muscles and repeating it a few times every day.



Why should I do the Kegel exercise?
While we would not know its necessity at a young age, with age, the pelvic muscles lose their strength. This leads to urinary incontinence or loss of control over the bladder. Not just age, but childbirth and being overweight can also loosen the pelvic floor muscles. Thus, Kegel exercises are needed to strengthen them.
How to do Kegel exercises?



The first step to doing this exercise is to identify your pelvic floor muscles. To do this, while urinating, try to stop the flow of the urine mid-way. Focus on the muscle that helps you do this. Repeat this for a couple of days until you are familiar with which muscle to contract. This is your pelvic floor muscle.
Once you have the muscle identified, you can start doing the Kegel exercise.
You can find a comfortable position to sit or lie down. Relax all the other muscles. Now only tighten the pelvic floor muscles. Hold it for three seconds. Relax the pelvic floor muscles. Hold for another three seconds. Repeat this about ten times.
How do I build upon it?
Once you are comfortable doing the exercise, you can start doing it while doing some other daily activity, rather than putting in time separately for it. Say, you could do it while reading your daily paper or while going through the email.
Also, you could increase the duration of time for which you hold the muscles tight from three seconds to ten seconds, gradually. Find a duration that you are comfortable with and clench the muscles for that duration.
You could repeat the exercise twice a day for optimum results. However, make sure that you always perform these exercises on empty bladder.
What are the benefits?
The benefits of doing Kegel exercises are that it will strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. Women have claimed that it has improved their bladder control within 8-12 weeks.
You can perform the exercise if you are pregnant as it will prepare you better for the physiological changes that come to be during childbirth. It can be performed even after childbirth in order to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles weakened by pregnancy.
Precautionary measures:
As with all exercises, it is important that you do not overdo the Kegel exercise. Keep it to a count of ten and repeat twice in a day for best results.
Also, ensure that all your other body parts and muscles are relaxed when you perform the exercise. Otherwise, you can start having abdominal pain.


Top 10 Foods to Reduce Belly Fat

A fit and toned stomach is certainly something that everyone desires to have. But that of course is not a very easy thing to attain. Belly fat is very unflattering and it is a daunting task to get rid of it but it definitely is not an impossible task! There are numerous techniques of reducing belly fat and one such option is by having right kind of food. Yes! Food can actually help in cutting that extra fat from the belly. It is very important first and foremost to understand that each person’s body is different and so the requirement too differs. As belly fat is considered the most stubborn fat, it should be realized that burning it will be a gradual process, it cannot happen overnight!




Belly Fat
So the ten food items that you can incorporate in your diet are as follows:
1. Almonds: they contain polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats which are healthy fats that prevents one from overeating in other words, it suppresses hunger. Almond has high fiber content which helps you feel full for a longer time. Almonds are less in calories therefore it can be had as mini snacks.


almond oil
2. Tomatoes: Tomatoes are very less in calorie, even large tomatoes contains just about 33 calories. Tomatoes are rich in nutrients like iron and potassium and they are good sources of vitamin A and C. Tomatoes encompass a compound known as 9-oxo-ODA, which helps in decreasing lipids in the blood, and this helps in controlling belly fat. This compound can also combat chronic diseases associated with obesity.
3. Oats: Oats contain insoluble fiber and certain carbohydrates which reduce hunger and provide strength and curbs fat content from the body. Oats can be had for breakfast or any other time of the day. It is better to choose the flavourless one as the Flavoured oats will have chemicals and sugar in it. Oats are apparently high in fiber which aids digestion.



oatmeal scrub
4. Watermelon: As per the American Dietetic Association, watermelon is supposed to be the apt food that will help reduce belly fat. Watermelon is composed of 91 percent water due to which it is a natural diuretic. It makes you feel full for a longer time and it helps in decreasing the water content in the body. It is rich in vitamins B1, B6 and C, along with potassium and magnesium. It is completely cholesterol free and contains very less calories. As per certain studies, having two glasses of watermelon juice per day for eight weeks will help in reducing body weight.
Also Read – 10 Superfoods to Naturally Reduce Cellulite Here
5. Celery: Leafy vegetables in general are great food to reduce weight, Celery in particular is supposed to be great diet food as it contains just 8 calories. It is rich in vitamin C and calcium and is best when consumed raw. Consumption of fresh celery juice before food is known to help in reducing body weight.
6. Beans: Different types of beans are known to help in reducing belly fat. Beans happen to be excellent source of soluble fiber, which targets belly fat specially. It breaks down the fat and helps it to be easily eliminated from the body. The protein present in beans helps to provide energy to the body.
Green Gram or Moong Bean
7. Tart cherries: The tart cherries help in decreasing cholesterol levels in the body and reduce body fat considerably. As per a study conducted at University of Michigan, a diet of tart cherries will help in reducing symptoms of heart disease as well as metabolic syndrome. Tart cherries are also said to have antioxidant properties.
8. Avocados: This fruit has the power to balance cholesterol levels and it is also known to prevent heart attacks and strokes. It contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Avocados are rich in important amino acid known as lecithin that helps in managing body weight. It also contains monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which aids in faster reduction of belly fat.
Avocado Skin Benefits
9. Seafood: Tuna, Salmon, Mackerel are very rich sources of protein, that contain good fatty acid along with mono saturated fatty acids which helps in boosting metabolism and are also best belly fat burning food.
Eat fish for Cellulite
10. Cucumbers: Cucumbers are considered to be a very low-calorie food and contains Vitamin B and C. 100 grams of cucumber is supposed to contain around 96 percent water and 45 calories. They are excellent source of minerals, vitamins and dietary fiber. It helps in cleansing your body from toxins released by the digestive system and help in reducing weight.
Cucumber juice
So just by making small changes in your daily routine, including the above super foods instead of the fried snacks and opting for a healthier lifestyle along with exercise – you will definitely be able see your belly getting smaller day by day.


How to Get Firmer Breasts – Try These Home Remedies

Breasts are made of ligaments and tissues. They do not have any muscles in them. So it is but natural that with age the ligaments stretch, the skin loses its elasticity and the breasts start drooping or sagging. Improper support to the breasts can also lead to sagging. Pregnancy and following breastfeeding are also the main causes of sagging. While there are many lotions and treatments available in the market today to firm up the breasts, it is always safe to stick to natural and organic home remedies to prevent sagging breasts.



So let us take a look at the ways in which you can get firmer breasts, at home, without having to try any expensive cream or going under the knife.
1. Methi pack:
Methi or Fenugreek
Make a paste of ¼ cup of methi with some water. Massage this paste onto the breasts. Leave it for ten minutes and wash it off. Repeating this fortnightly will give you fuller breasts.
2. Egg white mask
Egg whites for Puffy eyes


Beat an egg white and fluff it up. Apply the cream to the breasts, especially the bottom part. Leave it for half hour. Wash it off with some cucumber or onion juice. Repeat this weekly. This is known to firm up the breasts.
3. Push ups
Must Do Exercise
This is one of the sure shot ways of firming up your breasts. Do push ups regularly since they help in strengthening the pectoral muscles which are below the breasts. They also help you reduce the fat around your chest, giving you firmer breasts.
4. Massage
Massage your breasts on alternate days, before your bath with some olive oil. The olive oil will help increase the elasticity of the breasts and also tone it up. Massaging with upward strokes will increase the blood flow, stimulates cell repair and will enhance your breasts.
5. Posture
Make sure you correct your posture and are aware of it at all times. When you hunch frontwards and lower your shoulders, your breasts automatically start drooping. Sit straight, without drooping and it will automatically perk up your breasts.
6. Yoga for firmer breasts
Yoga Poses for Improving Eyesight
There are many asanas that help strengthen pectoral muscles and prevent the sagging of breasts. Try the shirshasana (head stand), sarvangasana (shoulder stand) and bhujangasana will help tighten your breasts and also improve posture. Incorporate these into your daily exercise regimen to see lasting results.
7. Pomegranate and mustard
Health Benefits of Pomegranate
Pomegranate is known for its firming properties and is used in a variety of anti-aging creams. A natural way to use it would be to make a paste of the pomegranate peel and mix it with some warm mustard oil. Massage this oil on the breasts in circular motion every night. This will make your breasts firm within a few weeks.
8. Use the right bra
Always ensure that you are wearing the right fit of bra. Replace your old bras with well fitted ones that will support your breast contours perfectly.
9. Maintain weight
Make sure that you do not oscillate on the weight front too much. This will cause unwanted stretching of the skin and sagging of breasts.
10. Have a balanced diet
Okinawa Diet Plan
Eat foods that are rich in proteins since they help in restoring the collagen in the body that will firm up the breasts.
Try these remedies and see how your confidence levels perk up along with your breasts!
 Also Read – Must Do Exercise to Firm up Saggy Breast Here


Tips for a Dazzling Smile


A nice bright smile can make you look instantly more beautiful. But not every person’s smile reveals their pearly whites. Are you among those who do not flash their teeth while smiling? Do you skimp on smiling wholeheartedly simply because you are not confident about your teeth? Worry not, cause there are some simple ways in which you can get back your shiny bright teeth. Simply follow them religiously to get a dazzling smile.



Rule of thumb- keep it clean
Toothpaste with Baking soda
The most important thing is to clean your teeth well every single day. Brush twice every day. Spend a good two to three minutes to cover all parts of the teeth and the interdental gaps. Floss your teeth regularly to avoid build-up of plaque between the teeth. Also, clean your tongue to get rid of any harmful bacteria in the mouth.


Rinse after eating
It is not possible to brush the teeth after every snack and meal. But what if possible is to rinse the mouth after consuming anything. This way, you can avoid food particles from being stuck on the teeth and also prevent them from staining your teeth.
Stop smoking



Kick the habit. It is really harmful for the health.
Avoid staining foods
herbal coffee
Try to cut down on the coffee and tea intake since a lot of it can lead to staining of the teeth. Also, remember to rinse your mouth well after eating deeply pigmented foods like beets.
Avoid carbonated drinks
Avoid Drinking Soft Drinks
Carbonated and highly acidic drinks can be abrasive on the enamel and can stain the teeth. Avoid them as much as possible. If you do consume them, follow it up with a lot of water and some neutralising liquid like milk.
Try baking soda
Sprinkle some baking soda on your toothpaste or directly brush your teeth with some baking soda. Do not overdo it. Do it once in a week and it will help you get rid of the stains in the teeth.
Try a whitening kit
There are many OTC whitening kits available. If you are just starting out with whitening kits, then make sure you pick a whitener with a low percentage of hydrogen peroxide, say, about 10%.
Safer still, eat whitening foods
If you are wary about trying something like a whitener, try to munch on foods like strawberries, celery and carrots. These foods that are high in fibre naturally remove stains from the teeth and whiten them as you eat them away.
Oil pulling
This is an effective but slightly difficult solution. Just take about two spoons of olive oil in your mouth and swish it around in your mouth for ten to fifteen minutes. While doing this, the olive oil will remove all the interdental particles, stains from the teeth and deposits in the gums. Rinse well and brush after doing this. This can be done every day.
Quick fix- lipstick!
It is not a remedy but more of a quick fix for a bright smile. A darker shade of lipstick like maroon or plum will instantly make your teeth appear brighter and whiter! Keep away from browns and oranges.

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