Nail biting is a common habit and therefore not that looked down upon. But as a nail biter myself, I know that is an awful and sometimes painful habit to have. Here are some tips to help you stop now.

1. Try the nasty tasting stuff from the pharmacy. This clear liquid makes your nails taste like crap! It will stop you biting for a while at least.

2. Ask a partner to remind you. My girlfriend is on bite alert. If she sees me attempting to do it she gives me a harsh stare, sometimes I even get a little slap on the wrists.

3. Carrying gum or something to chew. Chewing gum can keep your mouth occupied. At home you can keep a cinnamon stick or something similar on your desk. Just a bite and chew here and there could cut the craving to destroy your precious nails.

4. Keep reminding yourself. Don’t let yourself slip. Nail biting should be treated by yourself as a nasty habit. This way you can make sure that every time the craving comes you can fight it.

5. Keep calm. I tend to want to bite when I feel stressed. Keeping stress down will help you to stop biting nails and the side effects of less stress will affect all aspects of your life. If something bothers you just take deep breaths and shrug it off.

Do you feel embarrassed when people see your tummy with layers of fat or with a slight bulge and you’re not pregnant? The following are some easy tips for a flat stomach.

• Eat foods that are rich in fiber such as fruits and vegetables. Fiber acts like a broom inside the stomach. It makes digestion and elimination easier. That slight bulge on your tummy is actually intestines that are a bit larger than normal size because of improper digestion and excretion.
• Have an exercise regimen which will address all the main muscles in your body. One tip is to exercise the muscles in your shoulder to make your waist look smaller. It’s okay to have muscles among women. It only means you are fit and can burn more calories, thus having a flatter stomach.
• Water is very important for all kinds of diet. Drink water or other fluids like tea with no sugar. This also aids in stomach problems and defecation.
• Take care of your heart. Attend cardio exercises several days in one week.
• Learn how to do Plank Pose. This is a good exercise routine because it addresses specific muscle for a flat stomach.
• Eat small snacks or meals frequently instead of eating a few times but in large amount. Don’t wait until you become hungry before you eat because it will only make you eat more.
• Limit white carbohydrates such as pasta, rice, potatoes, and bread.
• Instead of drinking whole milk, drink skim milk because you have to limit your dairy intake.

Tips For Your Hair & Skin

Most people often go to beauty shops or drug stores to buy beauty and health care products and some even resort to cosmetic surgery. These are okay if you have the money. But actually, the most important thing is to change your lifestyle and habits. Below are beauty skin care and hair care tips that are very simple yet very effective.

Tips For Skincare:

• Avoid too much sun exposure. Especially when you can already the heat of the sun pricking uncomfortably on your skin. You should apply sunscreen lotion on your skin with SPF 15 minimum.
• People know that smoking is bad for the skin. It was found out that women who smoke a pack of cigarettes daily will be more likely to grow facial hairs!
• Exercising is another tip on improving skin. Even if you are using the most effective skin care product, it will be useless if you don’t quit stop being a couch potato and being lazy.
• Even if you have a very busy schedule, take time to rest. Resting is the time for your body to recharge itself and do its very own self-maintenance.

Tips For Hair Care:

• Treat your hair very gently especially when wet. This applies for all kinds of hair. Try not to use blow-dryer because it could make your hair brittle and more prone to breakage.
• If you have the habit of washing your hair more than once, at least use a very mild shampoo. Frequency of washing and shampoo depend on what kind of hair you have—curly, straight, frizzy, dry, or oily.
• If you really need to iron or curl your hair, at least do it when you’re hair is already dry. And if possible, style your hair only once a week.
• Have a regular haircut or trimming to prevent split ends.