Womens Corner

The secret why pregnancy is eluding you may be out – stop taking that unnecessary stress now!

According to a new study, psychological stress may indeed make it more difficult to get pregnant.

To understand the link, researchers studied 501 couples for up to 12 months as they tried to conceive, as well as through pregnancy, if it occurred.

The female partners collected their saliva twice to be measured for cortisol and alpha-amylase – two biomarkers that indicate stress levels.

Glycerin has many uses for skin care. It is also known as glycerol. It is colorless and odorless. It has a sweet taste and is used in cough syrups, tinctures and elixirs as a pharmaceutical ingredient. Glycerin is popularly used in creams, ointments, soaps, lotions and body scrubs. This is best suited for all skin types including oily skin. This is useful to treat many oily skin problems such as acne, skin infections, wrinkles and fine lines. Glycerin can give you moisturized and cleansed skin without any side effects.

Here Are The Benefits Of Glycerin For Oily Skin:

1. As A Humectant:

A new research has suggested that women should avoid drinking alcohol before they try to get pregnant otherwise the baby may end up with intestinal birth defect. Lead investigator Jean Goodman, division director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Loyola University Health System, said that a woman can conceive at any point in her cycle, so women should avoid alcohol well in advance of becoming pregnant.

The new season calls for a wardrobe makeover. While some might choose to wear last year’s summer clothes, body-conscious women are more likely to spend more on their outfits, reveals a new research.

The survey conducted by money saving site NetVoucherCodes.co.uk found that British women spend almost 15 percent more on updating their summer closet, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

The participants admitted to spending over 160 pounds on average just on a new coat and boots for the winter season. But the cost of two bikinis alone raised the summer total by 110 pounds.

A new research has suggested that women should avoid drinking alcohol before they try to get pregnant otherwise the baby may end up with intestinal birth defect.

Lead investigator Jean Goodman, division director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Loyola University Health System, said that a woman can conceive at any point in her cycle, so women should avoid alcohol well in advance of becoming pregnant.

Leather in spring-summer seems like a sweaty affair, but if one picks the right piece, there’s no reason the outfit can’t be a style staple.

If you wish to follow the style, try for a loose-fit leather outfit as it will give you space to breathe. Leave that fitted leather pencil dresses for autumn-winter and try something a lot more breezy during spring-summer, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Celebrities like Rita Ora and Cara Delevingne have flaunted perfect examples of this style.

After the ‘thighgap’ phase and the infamous ‘bikini bridge’, the latest trend doing the rounds online is the ‘finger trap test’ which tells whether they’re pretty or ugly.

According to News.com.au, the test is based on the 3.1 ratio theory used by plastic surgeons for the “perfect profile” and requires you to place your index finger against your chin and nose to see if your lips touch it.

If it does touch, then only are you in the attractive category.

Despite the idiocy of the phenomenon, it is trending very much, especially among women. (ANI)

This Mother’s Day May 11, bring home some easy-to-make snack mixes which give your mother a chance to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the family.

Easy-to-cook and innovative snack recipes have for long been a mother’s way to delight her kids.

Kitchenware brand Vegit has come up with a range of instant snack mixes which require only a tenth of the cooking time and effort, while retaining the authenticity and pleasure of traditional cooking.

Jumpsuits are perfect for summer as they’re easy to wear and look incredibly chic. So, pick a stylish colour block number as it looks like you’re wearing a stylish two-piece.

Kim Kardashian sauntered into an airport this week wearing a draped monochrome number. Paired with smart nude court shoes, the reality star was looking all levels of chic.

Monochrome numbers are ideal for a sleek and sophisticated look, plus one can add flashes of colour via accessories depending on mood, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Cook her a meal to help with household chores or say “I love you” to reassure her emotionally as infertile women need support, not unsolicited advice.

According to research, infertile women want support of all kinds – ranging from practical aid such as help with household chores, to advice and emotional reassurance.

“Infertility is a more prevalent issue than people realise. It affects one in six couples, and in almost all cases, women want more support than they are getting,” said Keli Steuber, an assistant professor in communication studies at University of Iowa.

Clear skin, bright eyes, polished hair and glowing skin – it’s all part of the staple Chelsea beauty look that can be seen on TV series “Made in Chelsea”. But it costs a bomb. Fret not! An expert suggests tips to get the same look at an affordable cost.

From long, luxurious locks to messy mane, the hair experts at hairtrade.com have all the tips one need to achieve the “Made in Chelsea” look, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

* Thickening spray: Thick hair is very Chelsea and Binky Felstead (name of one of the character) pulls off this look perfectly.

Two-thirds of the global decline in child deaths since 2000 occurred in just nine countries – India, China, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Afghanistan, and Nigeria, a new study in Lancet has revealed.

Is dandruff ruining your life and putting you through embarrassing situations? Well, this snow fall isn’t a good one for sure! At times dandruff can be a huge confidence slayer! But, you need not to worry much. Surprisingly, this pesky hair annoyance can be controlled easily with little effort and patience.

Skip the expensive shampoos and go the natural way with the easy remedies that lie right under your nose, around your house and bid dandruff a big goodbye..!

Simple lifestyle changes like incorporating fruits in your daily diet can give you glowing skin. Fruits help with Clear complexion; Skin rejuvenation, Natural hydration; Improvement of Skin texture and making the skin appear youthful and glowing. Fruits are safe with no side effects and are cost-effective at the same time. They are free from toxins and have a host of skin and health benefits.

Let us look at a few fruits to get fair and glowing skin.

1. Bananas:

bananas for glowing skin

Natural Remedies And Treatments

Scars can be a symbol of a battle well fought. But for most of us, scars bring with them scary memories. The memories may fade, but the scars remain. Scars can even bring the confidence level down, leaving us to feel embarrassed. You might have tried all methods to remove scars, and your efforts must have gone in vain. Removing old scars can be a challenge but it is not an impossible task by any means. Getting rid of old scars can give you confidence and determination to face the world.

A new study has found that the risk of divorce among older married couples rises when the wife, and not the husband, becomes seriously ill.

“Married women diagnosed with a serious health condition may find themselves struggling with the impact of their disease while also experiencing the stress of divorce,” Amelia Karraker, a researcher at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, said.

Take your kid to the park today if you are convinced after reading this. According to an interesting study, children who spend significant time outdoors could have a stronger sense of self-fulfillment and purpose than those who do not.

Kids who played outside five to 10 hours per week said they felt a spiritual connection with the earth and they have a role to protect it, said researchers from Michigan State University.

These values are incredibly important to human development and well-being.

What sounds better: a pizza that is 90 percent fat free or a pizza with 10 percent fat? You would rush for the pizza with first message although the choice is the same. The same principle applies when you choose your mate!

This is what scientists called ‘framing effect’ that comes in the picture when we choose a partner.

And the ‘framing effect’ is even stronger in women than it is for men.

Moms-to-be, take note! Yoga can reduce the risk of anxiety and depression in pregnant women, according to a first-of-its-kind UK study.

While it has long been assumed by medical professionals that yoga can help reduce stress levels in mothers, it had never been tested in a research setting, scientists said.

Researchers from Manchester and Newcastle Universities found that women who attended a yoga class a week for eight weeks had decreased anxiety scores compared to the control group who received normal antenatal treatment.

With summer holidays around the corner, now seems like a better time than ever to do more exercise and eat right to achieve the desired beach-ready body. Few simple workouts during lunch break can help in achieving the desired results, says an expert.

Fitness expert James Haskell says that “working out during lunch break” is difficult, but few steps can help in getting fit body, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

“Sometimes motivation and proof that the hard work we put in at the gym is actually paying off is all we need to stick to our exercise routines.

The Duchess of Cambridge has made many women fill sunshine in their wardrobe, thanks to her yellow dress worn during her royal tour.

After Middleton’s recent visit to Sydney, Australia, in a yellow frock by designer Roksanda Ilincic, yellow dress sales have shot through the roof, reports eonline.com.

She had joked of the dress saying: “William (her husband) said I look like a banana.”

Nevertheless, many are running out and buying a yellow dress.

eBay reported a 95 percent rise in dress sales since the royal tour, proving that there is no slowing down the “Kate” effect.

The soft, muted, pastel shades of spring-summer wardrobe are being contrasted with bright make-up and pink and orange lips, but don’t shun bright eyeliner either as it is in vogue like never before.

It’s an easy way to inject some colour into your summer look, and bright eyeliners are of lower maintenance than a lip colour.

Also, applying a good eyeliner can make you ready from morning till night, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Going bright on a sunny day is a favourite with many. You can lock them up for a while and try something as daring as white overall like the stars.

Celebrities like Kylie Minogue and Lupita Nyong’o have rocked the colour white from head-to-toe. Check out their styles and get inspired, reports eonline.com.

Minogue was spotted in a white dress with crisp collar, lace cutouts and side pockets. The piece should definitely find a spot in your closet.

A University of Missouri researcher has found that when women consumed high-protein breakfasts, they maintained better glucose and insulin control than they did with lower-protein or no-protein meals.

“For women, eating more protein in the morning can beneficially affect their glucose and insulin levels,” Heather Leidy, an assistant professor of nutrition and exercise physiology said.

“If you eat healthy now and consume foods that help you control your glucose levels, you may be protecting yourself from developing diabetes in the future,” she said.

Using sulfate free shampoos, like Schwarzkopf ‘s Color freeze shampoo that is free of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), can be the best thing you can do for your hair.

Why, you ask? Because SLS, which is a powerful detergent that cuts through grease and makes our soap and shampoo foamy, is also used in products like dish soap detergent, Lysol spray, most laundry detergents, and even Clorox Toilet Wands.

Despite the fact that SLS cut grease and lathers our hair, it does not clean our head safely.