Got combination skin which is oily in some parts and dry in others? Apply the pulp of papaya on your face and leave it on for 10 minutes. Wash off for glowing skin.

Want to get rid of dry skin? Take one tablespoon of milk cream in a bowl. Stir till it becomes a smooth paste. Apply to face and neck, leave on for 10 minutes and wash off with warm water for supple and soft skin.

Does your dry skin worsen in winter? Regular use of moisturizer will keep your skin hydrated and supple. Massage the moisturizer lightly on your face using an upward, circular motion for supple skin.

Complex carbohydrates are known to counter PMS symptoms. Include foods like vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals in your daily diet for best benefits.

Washing your hands is the best way to prevent sickness. Soak your hands in hot water and scrub with soap under your nails to get rid of the germs.

Poor sleep, which can make a misery for those who suffer from it, can be overcome by following a simple set of tips, experts have claimed.

Evidence shows that insomniacs report low energy levels, mood swings, less productivity at work, relationship difficulties, and persistent poor sleep can even increase the risk of developing conditions including diabetes, depression, high blood pressure and strokes.

According to Research at the University of British Columbia, every hour of sleep lost at night may cost us one IQ point the following day, and it is often a long-term issue – a quarter of people with insomnia have suffered from it for more than 10 years.

To deal with their sleep problems without pills, most people focus first on what Colin Espie, professor of clinical psychology and director of the University of Glasgow Sleep Centre, calls “sleep hygiene” – our pre-bed routine, and the physical environment in which we try to sleep.

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Include proteins like lean chicken, fish, tofu, low-fat dairy products and beans to your daily diet to prevent osteoporosis.

To prevent the drooping of your eyelids post lunch, step out into the sunshine and take a little stroll.

To prevent body odour, add a few leaves of neem in the bathing water

Dehydration causes many problems such as joint pains, cramping and headaches. Keep a large bottle of water by your side to drink during the day.