5 New Ways to Wear Cat Eyes

originally by http://www.allure.com/

Like red lips, classic cat eyes will never go out of style. But that doesn't mean you can't have some fun with the eyeliner standby every now and then. The cat eyes all over the spring runways were more dramatic—a lot more dramatic—than a simple flick of the wrist. Check out our five favorite new ways to wear the look, as explained by contributing editor (and eyeliner master) Meirav Devash in our February issue (on newsstands January 27!).

Mild. Our hack for a perfect cat eye, like the one shown above from Dolce & Gabbana: Stamp three dots diagonally upward from the edge of the outer corner, then connect them with liner.

Exaggerated. Makeup artist Pat McGrath chose a brown-gray mix rather than classic black for the look shown here (from the Prada show). The worn-in effect kept the extra-long flick from looking too startling.

Colorful and wild. To create this lava-red swoosh from the Max Mara show, start at the inner corner and extend the line past the brow's outer edge using a combination of pencil and powder.

Like, whoa. To mimic this look from the Givenchy show, use a stiff brush to sweep gray-brown cream from deep below the inner corner across the lid to the temple.

Crazytown. To get this smeared effect models wore at the Ann Demeulemeester show, dip a small fan brush into cream liner, then drag it horizontally straight across the crease. The lines should blur together in the middle.

20 DIY Homemade Cough Syrups

originally by http://www.homeremedyshop.com/

A lot of people complain about cough. It affects folks not just during the winter season but throughout the year. However, cold and flu season is not the only reason that triggers cough, allergies, acid reflux, asthma, dry air, and smoking are also some of the common causes.

Homemade cough syrups are an economical and effectual way to cure cough than allopathic tablets, which often result into side effects. Though syrups prepared at home have an unpleasant taste, but they accelerate the healing process. Basically, all home-based cough syrups have some common ingredients such as honey, aromatic spices, ginger, alcohol, etc., which kill germs, clear the congestion, soothes your throat and reduces the soreness.

Here are some amazingly helpful and easy-to-prepare syrup recipes to alleviate cough and cold. You can make variations in the recipes below as per your taste and tolerance.

Recipe 1

Ingredients

• Filtered water – 1 quart
• Ginger root – ¼ cup  (fresh grated or dried)
• Chamomile flowers – ¼ cup
• Marshmallow root – ¼ cup
• Cinnamon – 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice – ¼ cup
• Honey – 1 cup

Method

Take a pan and pour some water in it.  Now, add all the dried herbs in it. Boil down the water to half. Afterwards, strain this solution with cheesecloth or a fine strainer to remove the herbs. Then add lemon juice and honey in lukewarm liquid. Stir the solution properly.  Store the solution in an airtight container. You can use it up to two months.

Note – It is recommended to give one tsp of this solution to children and one tbsp to an adult.

Recipe 2

Ingredients

• Fresh lemon juice – 3 tablespoons (or Young Living Essential Oil – 4 drops)
• Raw honey – ¼ cup
• Coconut oil – 2 tablespoons

Method

Take a pan and mix all the ingredients in it. Heat it until the coconut oil starts melting. Take a spoonful of this warm syrup. Moreover, you can mix it with hot water or tea. Gently warm this syrup every time you use it, in order to melt the coconut oil. It can be stored in the fridge for a month.

Recipe 3

Ingredients

• Zest of 2 lemons – 1½ tablespoons
• Ginger –  ¼ cup (peeled and sliced)  or ground ginger – half teaspoon
• Water – 1 cup
• Honey – 1 cup
• Lemon juice – ½ cup

Method

Take a small saucepan and pour one cup of water in it. Then mix the lemon zest and sliced ginger in it.  Boil the mixture for 5 minutes.  Now, filter the solution into a measuring cup.  Clean the saucepan and pour one cup of honey in it. Warm the honey on low heat, but don’t boil it. Then add the strained lemon – ginger water and lemon juice to it. Stir the mixture to make thick syrup. Pour this in a clean jar with a lid. This can be refrigerated for up to 2 months.

Recommendation

Children between

• 1 to 5 years – Half to one teaspoon every 2 hours
• 5 to 12 – one to two teaspoon every 2 hours
• 12 and above – one to two tablespoons every 4 hours
• Honey is recommended for children above the age of one.

Recipe 4

Ingredients

• Whiskey – 1 cup
• Peppermint Schnapps – ¼ cup
• Honey – 1 cup
• Lemon – 2

Method

Take a cup filled with honey and squeeze a lemon in it. Then add whisky and Peppermint Schnapps. Stir the mixture properly. Enjoy this drink to avoid coughing associated troubles.

Recipe 5

Ingredients

• Brown sugar – 1 cup
• Vinegar – 1 cup
• Honey – 1 cup
• Whiskey (Rock and Rye) – 1 pint

Method

Get a pan and add vinegar, honey and brown sugar. Boil the ingredients for 25 minutes. Afterwards, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool at the room temperature. Later on, add whiskey and refrigerate it. Intake 2 tablespoons when required.

Recipe 6

Ingredients

• Honey – 3 tbsp
• Butter – 3 tbsp
• Lemon juice (squeeze one lemon) or 2 tbsp of vinegar
• Ginger – ¼ tsp

Method

Mix all the above ingredients and heat them. Intake one teaspoon whenever needed.

Recipe 7 

Ingredients

• Honey – 4 tbsp (strained)
• Hot water – 6 tbsp
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Whiskey – 1 tbsp

Method

Mix all the above ingredients and consume as per the need.

Recipe 8

Ingredients

• Lemon juice – ¼ cup
• Honey – ½ cup
• Whiskey – ¼ cup

Method

Combine whiskey, honey and lemon juice. Store the resultant solution in a jar or pot. Take a tsp or two and mix it in a cup of lukewarm water.  Alternatively, you can add brandy in place of whiskey.

Recipe 9

Ingredients

• Honey – ½ cup
• Garlic – 1 tbsp (chopped)
• Horseradish -1 tsp (fresh prepared)

Method

Mix up all the ingredients properly. Take 1 or 2 teaspoons when required. You can add more honey to sweeten the taste of this syrup. It has proved to be helpful in curing chronic bronchitis and sinus problems as well.

Recipe 10

Ingredients

• Onion – 1 medium sized (sliced)
• Honey – ¼ cup

Method

Take a bowl and put onion slices in it. Mizzle honey on the top. Cover it with a lid and leave it overnight, or for 5 to 6 hours. Strain this solution in the morning. Consume 1 tsp of this syrup to get relief from cough. You may not cough after smelling this.

• Alternatively, take a thin slice of onion and sprinkle some sugar on it. Wait until the sugar gets converted into the syrup form (minimum 15 minutes). Sip it. You will not find the taste of onion in it.

Recipe 11

Ingredients

• Brown sugar – ½ cup
• Juice of 1 lemon

Method

Mix brown sugar and lemon juice in a pan. Gently cook the mixture on low mode for 15 minutes to make it a little thicker. Store it in a bottle. Sip one tsp whenever you experience coughing.

Recipe 12

Ingredients

• Molasses – 1 cup
• Ginger powder – 1 tsp
• Peppermint flavouring – 1 tsp

Method

Combine all the ingredients and take a tsp after every 4 hours.

Recipe 13

Ingredients

• Honey – ½ cup
• Vinegar- 2/3 tbsp
• Butter – 1 tbsp
• Pepper – a pinch
• Powdered alum – ¼ tsp 

Method

Take a pan and add all the above ingredients in it. Now heat the mixture at boiling point. Afterwards, store it in a jar. Slightly warm it before using. However, it can also be taken cold. Consume one tsp of this syrup on daily basis until you feel relieved from cough.

Recipe 14        

Ingredients

• Round peppermint candies – 2
• Halls cough drop – 1
• Honey – 2 tbsp
• Water – 2 tbsp
• Tylenol 2
• Karo 2 tbsp
• Whiskey – ¼ cup

Method

Combine all the ingredients and cook them in a pan. Make thick syrup from this mixture. Consume it when you experience the symptoms of cough.

Recipe 15

Ingredients

• ReaLemon – 1 tbsp
• Glycerine – 1 tbsp
• Honey – 5 to 6 tbsp

Method

Take a glass and pour all the ingredients in it. Stir well. This recipe makes 24 doses. Take one dose (1 tsp) at a time.

Recipe 16

Ingredients

• Glycerine – 4 ounce
• Menthol crystals – ¼ tbsp
• Honey – 1 cup
• Whiskey – 1 cup

Method

Take a pan and pour all the ingredients in it. Cook for a while and allow it to cool. Store it in a bottle.

Recipe 17

Ingredients

• Apple cider vinegar – 2 tbsp
• Honey – 1 tbsp
• Water – 1 tbsp

Method 

Combine all the ingredients together and stir properly. Use when needed.

Recipe 18

Ingredients

• Organic raw honey – 1½ cups
• Organic extra virgin olive oil – ½ cup
• Organic lemon juice – 1 to 5 tbsp

Method

Take a small pot and add olive oil, honey and lemon juice to it.  Heat the mixture on a medium mode. Stir the solution and remove it from the gas after a couple of minutes. Allow it to cool. Afterwards, pour it in a jar and cover it with a lid. Keep it in the refrigerator. Have one tsp of this syrup. Ensure that you stir and make it lukewarm before using.

Recipe 19

Ingredients

• Sage leaves – 2 tbsp (fresh) or 1 tbsp (dried)
• Boiling water
• Lemon
• Honey

Method

Take the leaves of sage (dried or fresh) and pour a cup of boiling water on them. Steep them for a couple of minutes. Strain afterwards, and add lemon and honey to taste. Sip this syrup slowly. The sage tea can help fight the bacteria and, hence, soothes the sore throat.

Recipe 20

Ingredients

• Ground ginger – ¼ teaspoon
• Honey – 1 tablespoon
• Cayenne pepper – ¼ teaspoon
• Apple cider vinegar – 1 tablespoon
• Water – 2 tablespoons

Method

Take a bowl and mix all the above ingredients. Whisk it vigorously. Take a teaspoon of this syrup 2-3 times a day. You can store it in the refrigerator, but it’s better to finish it within 2 days. It tastes dreadful but gives effective results. It will soothe the soreness of throat and relieves you from the persistent cough.

42 Home Remedies for Quick Wisdom Teeth Pain Relief

                                

originally by http://www.homeremedyshop.com/

Wisdom teeth emerge between the age of 17 and 25. Actually, wisdom teeth have nothing to do with wisdom; they are just called wisdom teeth.  A person can have more than one wisdom tooth. Usually, when it appears, it causes too much pain whenever you eat something or grab a bite. You cannot stop wisdom teeth from growing, but you can apply some home remedies to get relief in the pain.

Causes

Wisdom tooth pain may result from impaction, where other teeth and jaw bone prevent the wisdom tooth from emerging. If not treated timely, impacted wisdom tooth may result in permanent damage to other teeth along with the jaw bone.

Symptoms

The warning signs of impacted wisdom teeth pain are:

• Bad breath
• Jaw pain
• Swelling, redness and tenderness of the gums
• An unpleasant taste when you bite down on food
• Headache
• Pain in the adjacent teeth

Home Remedies for Wisdom Teeth Pain

Home remedies can actually help you to get rid of the wisdom teeth pain. When it grows, wisdom tooth hurts a lot, therefore, here is the solution, provided for you to get relief and comfort in wisdom teeth ache.

1. Ice Pack

Applying an ice pack on the swelled area can help a lot in reducing inflammation and the level of pain. Use it as per the requirement.

2. Salt

Take hot water and dissolve salt in it. Now, rinse your mouth with it. It is the best home remedy to deal with wisdom teeth pain.

3. Clove

Clove is a very ancient and effective remedy. Take a clove and place it on the wisdom tooth. Do not chew it. Do not spit it out until your pain goes away.

Alternatively, take a few drops of clove oil on your fingertips and massage it gently on the area, where you are experiencing pain. Massage both the gum and the tooth. It will provide you relief in impacted wisdom teeth pain.

4. Peanut Butter

Take some peanut butter and apply directly on the tooth. It is a good wisdom teeth pain remedy. Apply it again and again.

5. Onion

Take an onion and cut it into half. Place it on the cheek side of the tooth, where you are experiencing pain. Occasionally, bite it to extract juice. It is a tested remedy for wisdom teeth, coming in.

6. Guava

Guava is very beneficial fruit, and so are its leaves. Take some fresh guava leaves; boil it into the water for a couple of minutes. Now, chew them for 30 seconds. Do not swallow it. Spit the boiled leaves after 30 seconds.

7. Olive Oil

We all know how useful and beneficial olive oil is. Whether you consume it or apply it, olive oil provides benefit from head to toe. Olive oil is also a pain reliever. Heat some olive oil and allow it to cool. When olive oil reaches on lukewarm level, pour a very small amount of olive oil in the ear on the side of the toothache.

Note- Use a very small amount of olive oil and be careful when pouring it.

8. Vanilla

Most of us love vanilla ice cream, vanilla cakes and so many products, made with vanilla. But, very few people know that vanilla can help to reduce toothache. Take a small cotton ball and dab it into vanilla essence. Now, place this vanilla cotton directly on the wisdom tooth. This will help to deal with wisdom teeth pain.

9. Whiskey

Take a glass and fill whiskey in it. Take it and hold it in your mouth for 1 minute. This will help to reduce the swelling, caused due to wisdom teeth growing in pain. After one minute, either you can swallow it or spit it out.

10. Peppermint

Peppermint is a really effective home remedy for relieving wisdom teeth pain. Take peppermint extract and dab small cotton in it. Now, place it on the aching tooth. You will feel good.

11. Tea Tree Oil

Take a few drops of tea tree oil on your finger tips and massage gently on both gum and the aching wisdom tooth. It will help wisdom teeth pain.

12. Mouth Wash

Use a mouthwash for instant relief in pain. Use the peppermint one. Swish it in your mouth for a couple of seconds. Then, spit it out.

13. Vinegar

Take some vinegar and swish it in your mouth for 30 seconds and then, disgorge it out. It’s a herbal wisdom teeth remedy.

14. Baking Soda

Take a small amount of baking soda and mix into your regular paste. Now, take some of the mixed toothpaste onto your fingers and apply it on the aching tooth. Baking soda will reduce the swelling and decrease the intensity of the pain.

15. Plantain

Plantain is a good herbal remedy for relieving pain. Take some plantain leaves, crush them and apply directly on the aching tooth.

16. Tea Bag

Tea bag is a very soothing natural home remedy for providing relief in pain. Take a tea bag, soaked in hot water. If you have a herbal one, use it or else, grab the normal one. Now, place this hot tea bag on the cheek side of the aching tooth.

17. Chewing Gum

Take your favourite chewing gum and start chewing it. Do not use too much force; this can lead to bleeding tooth. Chew slowly and gently. You will fell some relief.

18. Xylitol

Take some xylitol and apply it on the growing wisdom tooth. This will help to grow the wisdom tooth fast without any pain.

19. Cheese

Take a small piece of cheese (use the soft cheese, like mozzarella) and hold it against the growing wisdom tooth. This will not only alleviate the pain, but also prevent bleeding gums.

20. Ginger

Cut a small piece of ginger and place it on the aching wisdom tooth. Bite down the piece of ginger very slowly, if you can.

21. Oregano

Oregano works as an antiseptic agent. Take some oregano oil on your fingertips and gently rub it on the wisdom tooth.

22. Lavender Oil

Lavender contains soothing supplements, and it is used in aromatherapy to soothe and ease the body and mind. If applied on the affected area, lavender oil provides instant relief. Take a few drops of lavender oil and massage on the cheek side, where the tooth is aching. You will feel some relief in pain after a few moments.

23. Cinnamon Oil

Massage your gum and tooth gently with some cinnamon oil. If you feel tingly, do not worry.

24. Garlic

Garlic is an antibiotic herbal remedy. Crush some garlic or slice it and place it on the growing wisdom tooth.

25. Wheat Grass Juice

A glass of fresh wheat grass juice can be beneficial in wisdom toothache.

26. Cucumber

Take a chilled cucumber and cut a small thin slice, and place it on the paining wisdom tooth. Cucumber’s juice will provide relief, and the coldness will reduce the level of pain.

27. Echinacea

Echinacea is a very effective herbal remedy for wounds and pain. Take some fresh pieces of Echinacea root and place it on the aching wisdom tooth. This will stop bleeding (in case, if your gum is bleeding) and provide relief.

28. Oil Pulling

Oil pulling is a very good and ancient remedy for curing aching tooth, bleeding gums, and abscessed tooth. Take 1 tablespoon each of sunflower oil, coconut oil and sesame oil in a cup and mix it well. Now, take this mixed oil and swish it around in your mouth for 15 to 20 minutes. Spit it out after you are done. Now, take some lukewarm water in a glass and dissolve a spoon full of salt in it. Swish it around for 2-3 minutes and spit it out. Repeat this procedure 3 to 4 times a day.

29. Sage

As we all know, sage is a very good natural pain reliever. Take 2 tablespoons of dried sage, and mix it with 1 tablespoon of sea salt. Take a glass and pour whiskey in it.  Now, mix the ingredients in whiskey and stir for 5 minutes. Take the mixture and swish it in your mouth for a couple of minutes and then, spit it out.

30. Apple Cider Vinegar

Take a small cotton ball and soak it in apple cider vinegar. Now, place it on the growing and aching wisdom tooth.

31. Potato

Take a potato and put it in the freezer. Let it be chilled. Now, take the chilled potato and cut a thin slice. Place it on the wisdom tooth. The chillness of potato will numb the nerves, and you won’t feel the pain. Also, potato will soothe the pain and calms the nerves.

32. Black Tea

Prepare a cup of black tea and drink it. The warmth of black tea will help to reduce the swelling. Do not throw the tea bag away. Take the soaked tea bag and place it on the aching tooth. Both the tea and tea bag will provide immense relief from the pain.

33. Massage with Fingers

Place your index finger and thumb on the gum. Now, gently massage the gum. This massage will calm the nerves, and you will feel relief. Do not use too much pressure; otherwise, your gum will start bleeding.

34. Goldenseal Tincture

Take some goldenseal tincture drops and apply it on the tooth. Massage gently, and leave it for 5 minutes. It will alleviate the wisdom teeth pain.

35. Hot Water Pack

Heat some water and pour it in a water bag. Place it on the side of the jaw, where you are experiencing pain. This will reduce the swelling and pain, resulted due to emerging wisdom tooth.

36. Tapping

Tap the sore tooth with your nail, gently. This will provide temporary relief.

39. Swedish Bitters

Take a little amount of Swedish bitters liquid and mix it in water. Swish this mixture in your mouth and spit after 30 seconds.

40. Black Pepper

Take powdered black pepper and apply it on the tooth, but remember, this will pain badly for a few seconds and after that it will provide relief. If you do not want to use only pepper, mix some salt in it.

41. Cayenne Pepper

Take some cayenne pepper powder and make a paste by adding water in it. Apply it on the sore or aching tooth. You will feel a burning sensation for a couple of minutes. Then, it will pacify the pain.

42. Salt Water Solution

Take 1 cup of warm water and mix 1 tablespoon of salt in it. Swish this solution in your mouth for 4-5 minutes. Repeat this until you feel relieved. This is the best home remedy for impacted wisdom tooth pain relief.

Homeopathic Remedies for Wisdom Teeth Pain

If you have a wisdom tooth coming in and it is paining very badly, you can also opt for homeopathic remedies, which are natural and effective.

1. Aconite : Aconite is a very common homeopathic medication given to people, who complains sudden wisdom toothache.

2. Gelsemium : Gelsemium is taken when you feel weakness and drowsiness followed by wisdom toothache.

3. Belladonna : Belladonna is a very effective pain relieving homeopathic remedy, which is recommended when throbbing tooth pain is accompanied with swelling and redness.

4. Chamomilla : Chamomilla is given when the patient cannot bear the pain. This medicine provides instant relief.