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Q: What are the benefits of hand exercises and how can I do them? Saima
A: Exercises meant for the hand, help in promoting better circulation. They also help in relieving tension and stiffness from hands and fingers. You can try these exercises for a good effect. They can be done at any time and at any place; in fact, whenever you feel tired, especially if you have to write for long hours, type or work on the computer, these exercises are extremely beneficial for you. Stretch your fingers out, as tautly as possible, relax and throw them out again; repeat this again. Circle your hands from the wrist, making the circle as wide as possible. Repeat this exercise several times a day.
Q: I need some exercises to take away the tiredness from my feet and give them flexibility? Maham
A: There are several types of exercises to give flexibility to the feet. Spread some marbles on the floor and try to lift them up with your toes. This exercise will help in strengthening the muscles of your feet. Sit with your legs crossed and rotate the feet six times towards each other and another six times, away from each other. Put a pencil on the floor and try to pick it up with your toes. Sit comfortably on a chair and spread out the toes as far as possible. This exercise tones up the muscles of the feet.
Q: Please tell me how to keep my hair free from lice and the scalp cool? Asna
A: A few crushed camphor tablets added to hair oil will keep the hair free from lice and infection apart from keeping the scalp cool. Lice can also be removed by wrapping the hair in a towel full of basil leaves and leaving it overnight. Do it for a week.
Q: I have very straight and long hair and I want to try different styles. What is the procedure for perming my hair at home? Aisha Khan
A: Perming is not a good solution. Some treatments, which need special expertise, should be left to the experts only. In permanent waving, strong chemicals are used which require proper training and experience. Most important are the precautions that must be taken while doing so, because a mistake could be quite damaging for hair. You can easily fashion your hair into different styles with shoulder length straight hair because this type of hair is more pliable than the curly type. In fact shoulder length is ideal for you.
Q: I have very thin and limp hair. How can I make it look fuller? Rabia Shiraz
A: Thin and limp hair has a tendency to fall flat and look dead. Choose a shampoo, which is meant for limp hair. Use your fingers to comb your hair while it is still wet. When the hair is dry, bend forwards and comb it in reverse direction. This will make it look fluffier and fuller.
Q: My skin looks rough because of enlarged pores. What should I do? Samreen
A: Oily skin usually tends to cause open pores. Wash your skin several times a day, with a medicated neem soap. Use a clay pack to draw out the deeper oils and eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Drink plenty of water and apply a gel containing 2.5% benzoyl peroxide on areas that tend to break out into acne. Use only oil-free products on the face.
Q: My skin feels very scratchy, especially during winter. What could be the reason for this? Hanniya
A: A very common reason for itchy or scratchy skin is the impact of dieting. It could bring about a lot of undesirable changes in your body and skin. Losing a lot of weight suddenly is not a good sign either. Hypo-thyroid patients also experience itchy skin and this condition is aggravated during winters. Iron deficiencies or adult diabetes can also cause itchiness.
Q: I have a lot of pimples on my face. Can you please suggest a herbal solution for these? Fauzia
A: Mix an equal quantity of eau-de-cologne with boiled and cooled lemon juice. Apply the solution over pimples. They will disappear leaving your skin soft and smooth.
Papaya pulp when applied regularly on the face cures pimples and blackheads. For instant cure of pimples, apply a paste of chalk and water on them. They will disappear by evening. To reduce pimples and blackheads, rub the scrapings of bitter gourd on infected portions of the face. A mixture of finely powdered dry tulsi leaves, 1-tablespoon of milk and almond oil helps clear pimples.
