• Health

    Menstrual Cramps

    Most of us have experienced menstrual cramps at one time or another. For some women menstrual cramps are crippling, while others experience only some uneasiness during their period. Severe menstrual cramps occur in young women who have just begun their menstrual cycles and often becomes less severe after a woman has given birth or when she reaches her mid-twenties. Sometimes menstrual cramps are caused by other conditions such as endometriosis, fibroid tumors, pelvic adhesions, and ovarian cysts or by the use of an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control. Menstrual cramps are thought to be related to a naturally occurring substance, which causes the uterus to contract. If a woman…

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    Self-employed and Working From Home

    I wake up whenever I want. I indulge in a long breakfast. Read my book for an hour. Head for the shower…no rush… I shower. I get dressed and sit at my computer. My workday begins. Yes I am one of those “lucky ones” who gets to work from home. I don’t spend time or money commuting to work, my hours are flexible and I can take holidays whenever I want… Well that’s part of it. The truth is it’s not all that glamorous. Distractions and boredom quickly get the better of you when you’re working from home. When you work freelance or from home, one of the biggest problems…

  • Lifestyle

    The Equestrian Look

    If you live in the northern hemisphere, Winter is upon us and it is never too late to explore the must-have looks and moods for the season. A timeless trend, according to our people in the style industry, is the equestrian look. Think about riding trousers, jackets with elbow patches, leather buttons or other riding-inspired touches. Flat or high-heeled riding boots, leather and suede. Jewelry, gloves and handbags with golden bits also fit into this list well. The best way to evoke this style is to bring to your regular wardrobe an element or two of this theme. Try a jockey sweater with well-worn jeans and riding boots. Whatever you…

  • Recipes

    Moroccan Chermoula

    You have probably all had your fair share of meat and chicken for Thanksgiving and Christmas. You may want to indulge in some good old fish. Instead of using the traditional fish recipes, why not try this original Moroccan marinade for your fish. With this marinade you can have your fish fried, grilled or baked . The following measures make a large quantity, enough for a big family or friends gathering. If there are any leftovers from this marinade, simply put in a jar in the fridge and it should keep well for a few days. Ingredients 1 large bunch of fresh coriander, finely chopped 1 large bunch of parsley,…

  • Mother

    Your child and motivation

    Many psychologists are interested in what motivates children to perform well. But what exactly is motivation? “An overall tendency to evaluate one’s performance against standards of excellence, to strive for successful performance and to experience pleasure contingent on successful performance.” One crucial factor is the value that the child attaches to success. This in turn depends on many things including the value that the family attaches to a particular task and the reinforcement involved. Social comparison is a common factor in school age children starting around 6 or 7. The extent to which this plays a role in a child’s motivation will depend on how competitive their society and their…

  • Makeup

    Golden Makeup for a Glamourous Look !

    Gold works well in winter as well as in summer though you must be really careful how you use it.Gold can be used on eyelids, cheeks as well as lips. I suggest you don’t use gold mascara as it just makes eyelashes look non-existent. For eyes, just apply a thin layer of gold eyeshadow across the eyelid. If you’re going to do this, it’s best to avoid black eyeliner, as the contrast can look quite tacky. To use gold on your cheeks, just apply some gold cream (available in some beauty shops in Egypt) to your cheeks (they should already have blush on them). Remember though that the gold cream…

  • Health

    Thyroid disease – Hyperthyroidism

    When you thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone, you can become hyperthyroid. This is the situation where your body just works too fast and too hard. You have increased heart rate, high blood pressure and you could lose weight because you’re burning too many calories. The symptoms of hyperthyroidism, like hypothyroidism depend on your age and your general level of health. You may have some or all of the following symptoms. If so, perhaps it is a good idea to see your doctor about a thyroid test. If you’re hyperthyroid: You lose weight quickly (even if you are eating a lot) You have a hard time falling asleep, you have…

  • Hair

    How to enhance your natural highlights

    If you have natural highlights, when exposed to the sun, and want to bring out the natural lighter tones without having your hair looking dry and damaged? The most common way to naturally enhance blonde highlights is to use some lemon on your hair when you are in the sun; this is a sure way to get your locks gleaming. You can of course have highlights professionally done at the hair dresser. This does not necessarily mean that they will look dry or damaged. Since you already have natural blonde streaks, make sure the hairdresser doesn’t leave the dye on for too long. Also, just try to condition your hair…

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    Packing Nightmares

    Tomorrow, I’m going on holiday! Every holiday, I promise myself that I would draw up a list of items to pack but I always forget. I always begin my packing thinking everything is under control, I have plenty of time. Now time management is not my forte, and having spoken to a couple of my girlfriends about their packing dilemmas, they seem to agree that they just can’t organize packing without panicking. I can just picture Thursday night’s scene. I find a suitcase of a suitable size. Place it on my bed. Open the closet and the packing begins. I start off by picking some trousers, some tops, a few…

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    You don’t feel perfect?

    There are no absolute criteria for beauty, and there is no absolute rule for personal taste, notwithstanding superficial standards ‘set’ by the fashion and media industries. No matter how you feel about your looks, there are people out there who WILL find you physically attractive. In any case, no one is beautiful because of the way they look. It is true that looks often play a part in inspiring attraction, but it is not physical appearance which makes for a serious and long-lasting relationship and successful careers. Each person has his or her own unique characteristics which define them as a beautiful person. It is up to all of us…