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5 ancient beauty customs THANK GOD it stopped
Old is gold. We all agree on that, and most of us had been in a point where our grandmothers told us something that turned to be beneficial by time
BUT, not everything coming from the glorious past is right; actually sometimes it might hurt you real real bad!
Exactly like the following beauty practices
1 – Lotus Feet
Looks like a peaceful name right? Well . Imagine your feet having to grow in only 10 cm space for the sake of beauty!
Not so peaceful anymore, ha
Foot binding is the practice of applying a painful tight binding to the foot in order to prevent its growth
- “Yaoniang binding feet” by Wang Hui 王翙 (1736-1795) – Illustration from Sexual Life in Ancient China, Van Gulik 1961, originally a woodblock print from Qing Dynasty. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons.
It all started in China
when the Emperor Li Yu “last emperors of fifth dynasty”
made a 6 feet tall golden lotus decorated with pearls and asked his mistress Yao Niang to bind her feet in the shape of crescent moon by white silk bandage and Dance on the tips of her toes like a lotus
Actually her performance was so exquisite that she “skimmed on top of golden lotus”
And the Emperor expressed his delight and affection by saying: “lotus springs from her every step!”
Historic findings say that feet binding already existed with the beginning of the fifth dynasty,
but it was densely imitated by upper class ladies after Yao Niang performance and became more popular in Song dynasty
Now the application wasn’t easy at all,
For the ideal foot had to be:
1-No longer than three inches. –That’s 10 cm’s in western measurements!-
2-The cleft between the heel and the sole should be 2-3 inches deep. –Meaning the foot had to be severely bent-
3-The foot should appear as an extension of the leg rather than a stand for the body.
“Theatre school’s model student” by Ellen Catleen – Catleen (Thorbecke), Ellen (1934) Peking Studies, Kelly and Walsh, Shanghai, China. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons. In order to achieve such extreme requirements, the process had to start in early
age ‘4 to 9 years’, before the foot arch takes its
The feet were soaked in warm mixture of herbs and animals blood to soften it, then toes were curled under, pressed downwards and squeezed into the sole of the foot until the toes broke.The broken toes were held tightly against the sole while the foot was drawn down straight with the leg and the arch of the foot was forcibly broken
It doesn’t stop there,
Other that having disfiguring results, list of health issues included serious infections because of nails in-grow
recurrent fractured feet bones , muscle atrophy and sometimes paralysis!
“GebundenFuss” by Book by Ernst v. Hesse-Wartegg (-1918) – Aus „China und Japan“ von Ernst v. Hesse-Wartegg (Verlagsbuchhandlung von J. J. Weber in Leipzig, 1900.. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons. 
“Abb475ChinesischerFrauenfussGoldenewLilie genannt“. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons. Why did they bear all that?
No pain, No gain. It’s beauty honey!
They believed beautiful women had to have small feet; also they believed rich women don’t need their feet to work so they can afford having them bonded!
And being beautiful and rich mean you are suitable for marriage which was the ultimate goal for women those days
“True bound foot of a chinese woman 43 years Wellcome V0031188” by http://wellcomeimages.org/indexplus/obf_images/7a/b1/86c7760d26038ce021798607fed2.jpgGallery: http://wellcomeimages.org/indexplus/image/V0031188.html. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. It was estimated that by 19th century, about 40% of Chinese women had bound feet and 100% of women in upper class!
In 1912, the republic of china government banned foot binding, and many movements engaged in campaigns against foot binding and it was very successful in many regions
By 1999 the last the last shoe factory making lotus shoes, Zhiqiang Shoe Factory in Harbin, closed.
Stay tuned for the next bizarre beauty technique !
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The Best Proven WEIGHT LOSS Technique That Works
If you are reading this, then it means you have probably gotten laughed at more times than you can remember. People do not find you attractive because of your plump stature and you are not able to do some of the rigorous tasks people of your age achieve easily because of your fat body. Well, you do not have to worry again as help is here already. This article seeks to pint out some easy and clinically acceptable ways to shed down the weight faster than you would have imagined. The methods I will be pointing out to you in the course of this article will help you achieve three cogent things and they are:
- Reduce your desire to eat
- Reduce your fat without affecting the way you eat
- Enhance your sugar metabolism
Since you know what you stand to achieve by following the steps I will list in this article, I will not waste any more time. The steps to take in order to lose and shed your excess fat in a very fast and effective manner are:
- DECREASE YOUR SUGAR CONSUMPTION: If you want to shed that excess fat, then you must know that it can only be possible if you cut down on the way through which you consume substances rich in sugar and starch. Most of these starchy and sugary components are mostly located in meals that increase the rate at which insulin is secreted in the body. Insulin is the tissue that helps you store fat in the body. So if the rate of insulin is low, then it means fats do not have a place to hide in the body.
- EAT FOOD RICH IN PROTEIN AND VEGETABLE: Another thing you can do in order to shed down excess body fat is to consume food rich in protein, vegetable and low carbohydrate. This will help you to increase the body immune system and reduce excess fat storage. Food like Meat, Fish, Egg, Broccoli, Spinach etc. are very good for this purpose.
- REGULAR BODY EXERCISE: The last step I will be sharing with you here is to tell you to carry out regular body exercise. When I mention exercise, then you know there are varieties of them. However, one I would recommend is weight lifting. Lifting weight at least 3 times within a week will help you shed enough fat because you will sweat a lot which will help to pass out the excess fat. However, if you do not like weight lifting, then you can decide to ski, run or skip, as long as it is exercise, it is acceptable.
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FASHION STYLE TIPS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY MAN
Almost everything in the world is changing on a daily basis. From advancement in technology to change in our way of life, the world has really been transformed greatly. One of the major performers in this change is the Man. Modern-age men have become quite conscious about their looks. Some follow the latest in fashion, while others enjoy being in their fashion comfort zone. According to a famous saying, “men are recognized by the type of shoes they wear”. However, Men’s clothing also says a lot about the type of man he is. So, a man must be fashion conscious in that he must always pick the right clothes to wear which largely depends on the mood or occasion.
Whether you are professional, self-employed, or even a college going guy, a man must know the type of style that suits him the best. Below are some fashion tips for the 21st century man which will turn heads when he enters a room, lift eyebrows during an interview and land him in the winner circle both personally and professionally.
Choose the perfect fit: Whatever you choose to wear, ensure that it fits you really well. It is no longer news that most guys tend to wear loose free clothes because they feel more relaxed while wearing these clothes. However, you must wear a rightly fitted cloth to bring a dramatic change in your fashion style. You must make sure that the clothes you wear fit well on you and is not too tight at the same time. Whether you are a professional or a college going guy, you must not choose your wears without considering the fit as the fit of your cloth could make or break your fashion style.
“Corneliani Catalog” by vilnid is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Don’t be a hipster: It is a good thing to follow the latest fashion trends, but behaving like hipsters is not a sign of real fashion guys. Try to create a wardrobe that looks perfect on you but ensure you do not go to the extreme in doing it. If you love flashy clothes, create a wardrobe that is simple and also a bit stylish. If you want to attain a flashy look, choose the simple clothes that help you look a bit stylish. Choose a simple striped shirt and throw a blazer up on it. Team it up with your classic pair of jeans and a nice pair of shoes and you are ready to flaunt your flashy yet sober look.
“Our Fair Share of Hipsters! Love SF” by Christopher Michel is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Take a break from your business suits: It’s good if you wear suits all the time at work. However to look a bit different and maintain the sophistication required in professional settings, choose some nice casual business outfits. Pair up your classic formal Calvin Klein shirt with nice boot-cut jeans. Complete your look by wearing your classic pair of dress shoes. You would look smart and remain comfortable by wearing easy casual business-wear. Take a break from your suits by wearing casual outfits on weekends at work as most offices welcome professionals wearing stylish yet sophisticated casual work-wear.
“Phineas Cole Spring” by vilnid is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Getting the right looks for the 21st century guy just became interesting and if you can follow the tips listed above, not only would you be considered as being fashionable, you would also be accorded the respect due to you anywhere you go as you are addressed the way you are dressed.
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HOW TO GET RID OF BLACK LIPS
As humans, there are numerous problems we go through every day of our lives. One of these many problems is the issue of how to stop our lips from being black. People who have black lips have a high tendency to appear dull, unappealing and even if they try to smile, there would be no glow on their face at all. However, people who appear with lighter lips are the attractive ones and even if we were told to pick, we would pick them as the most beautiful.
With your black lips, you will only be a subject of pity and people will tend to ask you whether you are okay at all times because you will always appear dull and sick. If you fall into the class of these pitiful ones and you would love to learn numerous ways on how to remove your black lips totally, then you have to follow some of the methods I will be sharing in the course of this article.
The various steps you need to take in order to remove your black lips totally are:
- Let your lips be soothing always: The first step you need to take if you really want to remove your black lips totally is to ensure that your lips are moisturized always. Dry lips have a high chance of turning out black. However, a soothed and moisturized lip will appear lively, cool and will fall into the beautiful class. So, never let your lips become dry.
- Protect your lips from the sun: Studies have shown that burns sustained from the sun make you become dark. So, if you really want to get rid of black lips, then you need to ensure that you protect your lips from the sun at all times. There are lip sticks that were produced with sun blocking components. Use them to shield your lips from sunburn.
- Desist from smoking: This is the final and probably the most important step I will be sharing in the course of this article. You have to desist from smoking if you want to get rid of the black lips. Tobacco contains a high amount of Nicotine which is the substance that makes the lips of smokers look black. So you have to desist from smoking if you want your lips to appear beautiful.
The steps shared here have been tested and trusted to do the job effectively. So try it out now.
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FAMILY CAMPING TRIP TIPS
Planning a camp trip can be enjoyable and refreshing for you and your family. One of the reasons why you want to camp is because you want to enjoy the perfect moment with your family. Therefore it is important that before you plan your camping, you must do a lot of things that would make the trip enjoyable and not something that your family will live to regret. In order to have the perfect camping experience, here are some tips you can follow if you want to plan the perfect camping trip for your family.
“Camp site” by OakleyOriginals is licensed under CC BY 4.0 One of the things to consider in planning your camping exercise is to carry out extensive research on the place where you would be spending time with your family. There are some areas that are extremely dangerous for camping and so it is important you take note of these places. You have to know about the wildlife, climatic conditions, and the location’s geography before planning where to go. By doing this, you would know what to avoid and what to watch out for while on your camping trip. You do not have to completely rough it while on your trip. Bring along some snacks that you will enjoy, coffee and cream for your coffee, as well as some books to read or games to play. You will find the trip a lot more enjoyable if you do these things.
You should also pack a lot of oranges for your trip. Not only will oranges serve as a nutritious snack for your trip, orange peels have a smell that is unappealing to mosquitoes. All you need to do is rub the orange peel on your skin and then it will send mosquitoes away from you.
Another thing you can do to make your camp trip enjoyable is to set up your camp in the daylight hours. Ensure that you arrive at your camp destination earlier so that the sunlight can help you in the process of setting up your tent.
Ensure that you have some activities planned for your children while on your camping trip. You should also pack some extra clothes for them because while in camp, your kids tend to get dirty very easily. Children will enjoy camping, but be sure to plan some activities for them for the trip. Having extra clothes packed for them will make your kids have their fun without the fear of getting their clothes dirty.
You also have to pack lots of food but it is important to make sure that you pack only food that would not spoil during the trip so that you do not cut your camping trip short because of food poisoning. Beverages and snacks are some of the perfect food choices for your camping trip.
In conclusion, make sure you have flashlights and batteries with you and ensure you also take a utility knife along with you as it has a lot of tools that can be useful while on your camping trip.
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9 jobs to help you travel
Are you interested in traveling?
Exploring the world and getting to know new cultures is becoming a the new hype
but talking about traveling means talking about draining your bank account, quitting stable job and jump to the land of unknown
Actually it shouldn’t be that hard, and all people should have the right to explore the planet they live in ,
So here are 9 interesting jobs that will offer you to travel and Finance your adventure :
1 – Teach English
Those who speak English have a huge privilege in the modern world, they are speaking English !
Teaching English in foreign countries will allow you to explore the world because there’s a huge demand English teachers , and luckily all what you need is a certification!
2- WWooF
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms , network of national organizations that facilitate placement of volunteers on organic farms placed in 99 different countries
You will work for certain amount of time for room and food and no prior experience in needed !
3- Tour Guide
Are you friendly? , have good memorizing skills ? love to explain things to people ?
You should work as a tour guide where you get to be in different foreign countries revealing the beauty of their culture and history to tourists
4- Become a Yachtie
Sounds crazy right ?
To travel the word in the middle of the sea with all dangers and adventures we saw in Hollywood movies
Yachties get paid a generous amount of money because of their working requirement, Crazy long hours , bizarre conditions, sometimes dangerous ones
So if you are and outgoing adrenalin junkie who loves exploring , this is for you
5- Au Pair
Do you love children ? let me say it right , can you handle children ?
Au Pair is a nanny who is from a foreign country, working for and living as a part of the host family
Your chance gets better if you can teach kids a new language or skills , but take care contracts start from 6 months and up
6- Cruise Ship
back to ocean!
cruise ships hire all the time, they have around 1237 jobs right at this moment, they even hire cupcakes supervisors !
What are you waiting for ?
7- translators
If you are fluent in more than one language, you have a good chance to travel . companies and tour guides for example will need your assistance, but it requires certifications
8 Seasonal jobs
another popular choice to travel is taking a seasonal job, like fruits and vegetables picking , though the working hours might be long but the demand is high and it’s a total new experience that will help you travel the world
if you are looking for something more active and cold , you may consider becoming a ski instructor, France and Canada are the common destinations for that
9 – flight attendance
Flight discounts for you and your family, every 3 days you are in a new country and more
flight attendance is a clear choice to those who are all about travelling.
The problem is that most companies will only accept those with certifications and sometimes prior experience is requested.
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HOW TO BECOME A HEALTHY GAMER
One of the most amazing activities to have ever shook the world and has never faded in the sight of its fans is gaming. Gaming has existed for a long time but unlike other long lasting activities, it has remained a favorite for people. As a matter of fact, gaming has maintained its place as a constant source of fun and most people are even obsessed with it. This obsession is what makes lovers of games stay glued to their consoles for hours without caring about other activities. The truth is it is good to play game but it is also important that you remain moderate while playing it. Researches have shown that some gamers find it difficult to concentrate on other important activities and as such have a tremendous decline in their health.
“Concentration “ by Julie is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0 This article seeks to discuss how you can remain active as a gamer and still live a healthy lifestyle. In other words, this article seeks to show you how to become a healthy gamer.
- Prioritize: The first thing you need to know if you want to remain a healthy gamer is to be able to prioritize. Learn to take first things first. The minute you devote a whole lot of your time to gaming, you will not be able to take care of yourself let alone your room. No matter how addicted you are to gaming, you should ensure that you prioritize. Things like taking care of yourself, family and friends’ relation, getting a full time job and even observing regular health checks should be at the top of your list.
- Regular body care: This is the next thing you must do in order to become a healthy gamer. You must take care of your body regularly. Though it is acceptable if you play your game overnight but the unacceptable thing is allowing your game take over your daily schedule. Do not overlook your body care for gaming because it will only spell doom in the end.
- Drink regularly: When I say drink, I do not mean alcohol. To remain a healthy gamer, you should ensure that you take drinks to suppress your thirst. It would not harm to have a bottle of water in front of you while playing your game and you can sip it at intervals during the game.
The above discussed and more are what you need to become a healthy gamer. In conclusion, you must ensure that you see a doctor regularly so that gaming which is supposed to be a fun activity does not end up becoming harmful to your body.
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LOW BUDGET BARBECUE TIPS
If you are looking to relax and have fun with friends or members of your family during a long lazy day, a barbecue is the best way to do this. Going to an organized barbecue is one very enjoyable thing, while planning to host a barbecue is another thing entirely especially if you are running on a low budget. Aside from the fact that you would be in charge of the grill all through the event, you would also be responsible for a lot of things like making sure your guests are well entertained, filling the beverage table at all times and doing a lot of things that any host should do during an event. This work looks stressful while looking at it but if you put proper planning into it, you should be organizing one of the best barbecue nights despite the fact that you are running on a low budget. Here are the top 5 tips you can apply to organize one of the best barbecue nights despite your low budget.
Menu Creativity
The first thing you need to do is to ensure that you plan your meals creatively. There is no need to spend lots on shopping because you want to plan the perfect barbecue. Try as much as possible to use a creative approach when planning for the barbecue night and I assure in the end, you will find that there are numerous ways in which you can make the night enjoyable without spending too much.
Consider trending Meals
The next tip you need to apply in order to have a less expensive barbecue evening is to plan to serve what is in season because they are often less costlier. A visit to the market will expose you to lots of fruits and veggies that can be gotten at a really lower price. This will also help you get low cost barbecue and not limit the fun of the day.
Make it a potluck party
Yeah! You heard right. Make your barbecue party a potluck. All you need to do is to tell friends, relatives and everyone that you may have invited to the party that they should come with dessert. This will take dessert expenses off your budget and also ensure that you have numerous dessert choices which make the barbecue party even more interesting.
In conclusion, ensure that you keep the party simple and classy. Do not be too loud when it comes to other planning and logistics and I assure in the end, you will have one of the best barbecue parties the world has ever seen.
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3 ways to make your kids financially responsible
In the world we live in today, children have failed to understand why money can be so important. All they know is that their parents are money printers who have to present the cash anytime they demand it. As a parent, this should be one of your primary responsibilities. You have to help your children by teaching them numerous ways in which they can be financially dependent. The sooner your children know about the huge value that comes with holding a dollar,the better they would learn to appreciate it and would not spend it on things that would not be of any value to them. It would even reduce the rate at which they come to you each time they see a thing they like but would not be of any economic value to them. If you want to teach your kids the act of financial responsibility, there are a lot of ways to go about it because they are kids and so you must make sure whatever method you are adopting must be fun for them and informative at the same time.
Let them have bank account
This is probably the best way to instill financial discipline in your children. Open a bank account for them and teach them what it feels like to have their money safe in an account. Tell them what they tend to derive from it and how they can perform great things with their little savings. Also remember to tell them about the interest that the bank will give them for saving their money. This will in turn arouse their interest in saving money in their own personal account.
Make them earn the money
Another way to instill financial discipline in your kids is to make them earn their allowance. This act will make them know that they have to work hard to earn every cent and so they learn to keep the money for better things. Most parents give their kids allowance without them working for it and because of this most of these kids do not know how hard it is to make money and so they spend it on just anything. You can start making them earn money by giving them a list of chores to complete at the end of a week and then state an agreeable sum that would be earned if the chores are completed in due time. This act will make them do a lot of thinking before spending.
Fine them for Bad Conduct
If you want to teach your children that there is a consequence for every decision they make, then it is important you try this. You should consider making them pay a small amount of fine for any bad conduct or unruly behavior. If your children do something bad and they do not have enough money to pay for the fine, you have to deduct it from their next allowance. By doing this, whenever your kids want to do something bad, they would be forced to think twice because they know their actions will have a huge impact on their finances.
Though, many parents feel that their kids will learn when they become matured, it is important that you teach them this act while they are kids because not only would it raise them to becoming financially responsible kids, it would also prevent them from learning the act of financial responsibility in the hard way.
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TIPS FOR FINDING PERFECT TATTOO DESIGN
Once you have determined that you simply want a tattoo and have also discovered the artist that you’re likely to use, then your next phase would be to choose the specific tattoo style you want. This really is where the effort truly begins however it may also be lots of fun, looking at the possibilities. Obviously, the kind of art that you simply choose for the tattoo is extremely much an individual opinion but there are several which are common than others. For instance, tattoo flower pattern is most favored by ladies. These attractive patterns in many cases are discretely positioned on the rear surface of the leg, of the neck, near the navel part of the body that’s usually uncovered. Males might choose a bigger Celtic tattoo style which may be perhaps a more complicated Celtic group that wraps round the upper-arm or a mix tattoo. The option of styles is limitless and choosing the best tattoo style might seem to be a challenging job but certainly there are motivational resources open to assist you.
The Web is a great place because it is saturated with web pages associated with body art to begin your research. Certainly, there are design examples that are available for free. These can differ significantly when it comes to complexity and size. You’ll also find websites that has tattoo gallery of images which are branded or copyrighted and before you use them you’ll have to buy a copy. Clearly, the price is determined by the complexity and the size; however it can also be suffering from the recognition of the particular artist. A tattoo design from a tattoo artist that has celebrity customers will obviously charge greater than one from the lesser one that is known. Individuals do wish to have exactly the same body-art as their favorite superstar, vocalist, sports star or other celebrity and this demand is reflected in the price.
Your tattoo shop that is selected can also be a great source of inspiration for styles. You’ll observe countless styles on display on the screen and on surfaces. It’s worth considering these may possibly not be the work of the artist who runs the shop; it could be another artist’s work. A tattoo design that has been printed onto a piece of paper or card is known as a tattoo flash. They certainly were distinctive hand-drawn styles developed by the artist him/herself and used to market his skills to potential prospects. Also, many artists will also have a profile of their designs with photographs of them after they have been completed for a customer. Today the Web has resulted in several tattoo designers making numerous clones of their designs and promoting them to clients and experts. This means that the shop’s artist may be unable to replicate the tattoo designs but may use it as a foundation on your own distinctive piece of artwork.
