Natural Ways for Tighter Skin

Posted by Editor in Beauty Tips on Sep 15th, 2015 | 0 comments

 

Sagging skin is never attractive. It is a natural phenomena often caused by aging. This means that it is inevitable. Aside from aging, people who go through a huge weight loss will also experience sagging skin. While surgeries and other skin tightening cosmetic solutions may easily remedy sagging skin quickly, it won’t always be the most economic or a lot of people. Moreover, surgeries aren’t always safe. The safest ones tend to be more expensive. Hence, we’ve listed down natural ways to tighten skin for a safer and more economic alternative solution.

1. Lemons

An increase in Vitamin C intake not only helps boost our immune system. Vitamin C also increases collagen in our body. Collagen is what tightens connective tissues in our body. The more collagen the body produces, the tighter the skin gets. That’s why taking advantage of the Vitamin C in lemons helps tighten our skins. It’s fairly easy to do. Just squeeze the juice out of the lemons and apply it on the skin.

 

2. Cucumbers

We often see cucumbers being used in spa treatments especially for the eyes to reduce sagging eye bags. This is because cucumbers are also rich in Vitamin C. Compared to lemons; squeezing juice out of cucumbers is rather more difficult. So you’ll have to use a blender or a food processor to get the juice out. Apply the solution on the desired area of the skin and then rinse it off when it’s dry.

 

3. Egg Whites

Astringent, often found in our toners or facial cleansers, is naturally found in egg whites. Astringent is a naturally occurring substance that is able to contract skin pores. That’s why it is almost always found in most facial products. Again, using egg whites is easy to do. Whisk the egg whites until it gets airy. You can now apply the solution to your skin for about 10 to 15 minutes. Just rinse when done.

 

4. Aloe Vera

This is another natural substance we often see in many skin products because it is one of the most potent skin moisturizers around. A moisturized skin tends to become tighter. To use it, just squeeze the juice out of aloe vera leaves and, much like the other substances above, just leave it on the skin for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse off after.

 

5. Honey

Honey is a natural antioxidant. It helps make the skin look younger and more vibrant. Using it is also easy, yet a little more difficult compared to the above. A few teaspoons of it will do the trick. Just add it to a lemon squeeze solution and apply it onto the desired area of the skin. And, of course, rinse it off after.

The Ten Most Delicious Foods in the World

Posted by Editor in Food on Sep 10th, 2015 | 0 comments

 

CNN once published an article enumerating the 50 best foods and dishes in the world. What’s astonishing about the article is that the top 10 are actually Asian dishes. This goes to show how refined our Asian palate is and how well we know how to use the ingredients that nature provided for us.

It also helps that most Asian countries have good climate to grow fruits and vegetables while having the Pacific Ocean nearby for good seafood. Here are the top 10 foods and dishes in the world.

 

10. Massaman Curry

Most commonly found in Thailand, Massaman curry is considered by many to be the best of its kind. What’s most notable about the dish is that it combines different types of flavors that blend into one delicious concoction. It is sweet and spicy with a savory coconut finish from the meat.

 

9. Peking Duck

The dish that placed Beijing on the food map, the Peking duck is an impeccable dish made more so by the fact that breeders actually have to make sure that each duck is 65 days old and in good condition before they are cooked. Peking duck is best served roasted and sliced in front of the diners.

 

8. Ramen

One of Japan’s greatest contributions to the culinary world, the Ramen is Japan’s version of the noodle soup prepared from wheat noodles and served with fish broth, miso, soy sauce, pork, and a variety of green vegetables.

 

7. Dim Sum

Another one of China’s great dishes, the term dim sum covers a wide variety of bite-sized treats that are steamed in small wooden baskets. The more popular types of dim sum are dumplings, pork buns, congee and spring rolls.

 

6. Som Tam

Aside from the Massaman Curry, Som Tam is another one of Thailand’s delicious dishes. It is also known as green papaya salad and is prepared by having shredded papaya salad combined with pounded garlic and chili. The similarity of the variations end there, as it is customary in Thailand to ask for the customer’s taste preferences.

 

5. Pad Thai

Pad Thai is a popular street food in not only in its country of origin, but also in various Asian countries as well. It is a stir-friend noodle dish that is served together with eggs, tofu, garlic, shrimp and chili. Variations contain several green vegetables and other meats.

 

4. Tom Yam Goong

Thailand seems to have the best dishes in the world as another one makes the top 10. It is a staple soup found in Southeast Asian countries. It is prepared by boiling broth together with lemon grass, lime leaves and juice, fish sauce, and chili peppers. Variations may include more vegetables and meat.

 

3. Sushi

Probably the most popular Japanese dish, sushi is rice combined or wrapped with several other ingredients like vegetables, fruits, and seafood (cooked or raw).

 

2. Nasi Goreng

The top two dishes in the world are actually Indonesian. Nasi Goreng came in close second place. It is actually stir fried rice cooked together with spices such as garlic and chili, combined with eggs and chicken, and then spiced up with a type of sweet soy sauce.

 

1. Rendang

The best dish in the world is Rendang. It is of Malay origin yet often served in Indonesia. It is served by simmering beef with coconut milk and combined with several spices including ginger, turmeric, garlic, and chili. It sounds so simple yet the combination of technique and spices makes it the best type of dish in the world.

The Climate Portal

Posted by Editor in Information Technology on Sep 2nd, 2015 | 0 comments

 

When we want to travel, we wish to experience the temperatures first so we will know what to expect and of course, what clothes to bring.  We merely rely to data given and just imagine how cold/hot it might be. Experiencing the climate at our upcoming destination is not possible until Stockholm’s Climate Portal.

Passengers of the Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport can check the forecast of their next destination and if they are lucky, they can actually experience it. The Climate Portal is divided into three rooms – big, hot and cold. The rooms utilize the live data to mimic actual climate in many locations around the world.

The Climate Portal boasts of temperature variations, wind generators and audio visual system to give passengers a surreal experience. Travellers can truly experience the world by simply stepping to a door. According to the airport personnel, they want this project to explore the possibilities of taking us to our destinations before being physically present there.

How cool is that? Getting a preview of where we are going is something cool and fun. The Portal will be open until August 31, 2015.  This is a first in the world. This experience is truly enriching for travellers.

We are hoping that we adopt this kind of technology here in Singapore. This added feature will then again make Singapore’s airport number one in the world. Getting a picture or a feel of our upcoming destination’s climate is helpful because it gives us the opportunity to make adjustments – whether we bring extra warm sweaters or extra pair of sunglasses before we embark.

The Mall of the World  

Posted by Editor in Global News on Aug 28th, 2015 | 0 comments

 

We know Dubai as creative, open-minded and aggressive when it comes to infrastructures. Dubai can become the over-the-top tourist destination in the world if they set their mind to it. Given their resources, Dubai can be whatever they hope it would be.

Dubai recently awed the world with their plans of building a climate-controlled city – a first in the world. They will call the project “Mall of the World”. This project would possibly allow visitors and its residents to evade stepping outside for many weeks at a time. This idea is appealing for many residents in Dubai knowing that the temperatures there especially during summer can reach up to 100 degrees.

What should we expect with the city? Here’s a peak:

• Hotels and apartments: The city will feature over one hundred hotels as well as apartments. The people here will want to spend many days thereby the number of places to stay.

• Shopping mall: It wouldn’t be the “Mall of the World” without the mall, right? The mall will be nestled in an eight million square foot of land. This will make it the largest mall in the world.

• Family theme park: Who will forget a family theme park? This is to encourage the family from staying long.

• Districts: There are different districts to be put up like theatre, shopping and wellness. The wellness district will particularly attract medical tourists.

The facilities inside the city will be connected by a four mile long enclosed walkway which will cover the place from harsh summers. Of course there will come a time that it will be opened during winters to air it. This project is expected to attract more than 180 million visitors every year.

Living in the city of the future is a different kind of experience. Perhaps Singapore need to consider this idea for a change.

Atypical Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship

Posted by Editor in Love and Relationships on Aug 23rd, 2015 | 0 comments

The key to having a healthy and happy relationship doesn’t solely rely on roses and date nights. It also has something to do about ditching the traditional relationship beliefs. In fact, couples who tend to rely and follow age-old marriage advices usually end up in relationships that they didn’t really want to be in. So start breaking some of the rules now, and follow these unconventional ways to strengthen your relationship bond.

1. Drop Your Unconditional Love Fantasies. “True love knows no bounds.” Sounds really romantic, but this idea isn’t realistic. We understand that unconditional love is one of the fairy tale storylines you grew up reading, but truth is, this theory isn’t applicable in an adult relationship. Sure, you want to have a relationship that endures the tough times, but to be a healthy couple, you should also learn to respect one another’s deal-breakers. Also, failing to set limits on love will only cause you to overlook some warning signs that will later harm your relationship.

 

2. Put 70 Percent in Your Relationship. We commonly hear that a couple should always do their fair share in their relationship. However, healthy relationships don’t really require a 50-50 cut on putting in effort and love. In fact, putting a unilateral initiative is already enough to change the momentum of your marriage. This could mean not glaring at your guy when he chews with an open mouth, or attending some therapy session alone and practising what you’ve learned later on. Take the initiative to be the bigger person in your relationship, and he’ll likely return the favour in the same amount as well.

3. Be Selfish in the Bed. One study found that sexually satisfied couples are more focused on their own pleasure, and not that of their partners’. Avoid stressing too much about how you look or smell, because your partner won’t really mind. Also, don’t wait for pleasure to come along, instead, make it happen yourself.

 

4. Learn to Surrender your Will. Why should you forgo your back-to-back episodes of Vampire Diaries when he wants to watch an action flick? Well, because putting your partner’s needs first oftentimes reap big rewards. Sure, it’s important that you keep your autonomy on career or living issues, but letting little issues like restaurant and movie choices slide is also good sometimes. By learning when to surrender your will, you’ll be able to show your partner that you value him and his happiness

Breaking some relationship rules isn’t all bad. In fact, it can even help in strengthening your bond with your partner, and in achieving the kind of relationship that you really want.