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Pampering yourself for a flawless Eid

- TAMBARI

26 TRENDS STYLE FASHION

Eid is officially around the corner, which means that last minute grooming and pampering is underway. Making sure that you are in top shape for the celebratio­n is a must. There are some things you simply cannot skip if you want to ensure you look your very best on the day. Here are a few things to check off your list before Eid so that you put your best foot forward on the day.

Henna: Beatify your hands and feet by adorning them in beautiful patterns. Whether your preference is the red or black henna dye, either way, stepping out with your body designed will make you look like a queen.

Facials: For a tighter skin, a radiant glow, and to shrink your acne and rid yourself of blackhead, a facial may be the quickest and most effective solution for you. You may decide to spoil yourself by going to a spa for your facial or whip up a facemask at home.

Do your hair: You may choose to braid your hair or give yourself a blowout, but what is

Festivitie­s of the sallah celebratio­n take a toll on the body, especially when you are reckless enough to eat without self-control. Although the urge to do so may be daunting, for the sake of your health, weight and discomfort, it is important to do your absolute best in making sure that you don’t overstuff yourself.

According to Dr. Nathaniel Adewale of the University of Abuja Teaching Hopsital, overstuffi­ng yourself during sallah can cause indigestio­n and shortness of breath when your stomach is too full, which goes without saying that it is not good. Here are a few ways to help you enjoy the feast, yet not overindulg­e.

Go for lighter options: Foods like salads and light finger food will make you feel fuller without eating too much. It is healthier and the digestion is much faster. It also boosts metabolism.

Consider cutting the greasy food: Instead of frying your meat, why not grill it? After all, greasy food is not exactly ideal. Greasy food contribute­s to damaging you stomach lining and also causes indigestio­n.

Sodium intake: Eating foods with high salt content will only make you bloated. It is also not advisable for people important is that your hair looks its very best. Going to the salon to do your hair will be completely worth it so as to restore its shine and lustre.

Massage: A massage will help you de-stress and relax. It will also deal with all those tired muscles and improve blood circulatio­n, which in turn will boost the appearance of your skin, make it look healthier and leave you feeling brand new for the activities of the day. with hypertensi­on to consume it in high quantities. Therefore, even when cooking up your meals, ensure you minimise the amount of salt you use; alternativ­ely, use natural salts such as sea salt.

Drink a lot of water: Hydration is key to overall health. It is also key to ensuring that you don’t overstuff yourself. Drinking water will make you feel full and in turn, reduce the amount of food you would normally eat. Apart from that, it also keeps you vibrant, compared to how lazy and weak you would feel if you overstuffe­d yourself with food.

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