Hong Kong- one of the wonders of the tourist map is an ideal choice for tourists and visitors who want to marvel at the great architecture and technological advancements of modern times and also enjoy the peace and tranquil life of the village life. The beautiful business district offers this great contrast with its offerings which range from great constructions to vibrant coastal life to the serene atmosphere of a peaceful outskirt of the city life. How to reach
Being an important business district, Hong Kong is well connected with all major international destinations. Visitors from most countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa for periods of seven days to six months, depending on nationality. It is a good idea to confirm the details with Chinese embassy or consulate. Having reached here, the public transportation via bus, ferry or train is wonderfully efficient, relatively inexpensive and user-friendly. The system covers extension areas of Hong Kong with signs in English and Chinese.

When to Go
Hong Kong is an all-year-round destination. It enjoys a mild climate from the middle of September to the end of February and is the busiest tourist season attracting visitors from all parts of the world, while the weather from May to mid-September is rather warm and humid. August is the downpour time in Hong Kong, registering the highest rainfall of the season.

Accommodation
Hong Kong has a wide variety of accommodation to suit every budget, from luxury six-star equivalent hotels to modest guesthouses and youth hostels. Most hotels and guesthouses are situated on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon. The more expensive of the lot offers panoramic views over Victoria Harbour. Irrespective of your stay, all of the Hong Kong’s attractions are close at hand. The excellent public transport system means that you can just enjoy a short journey away from the hustle and bustle of the city or the tranquility of the outlying islands.

Who does not want to look the best. While everybody knows that the true beauty lies in the heart of the person, one can not deny the fact that facial beauty also to a great extant helps in boasting ones confidence. If your skin is glowing and looking good, the kind of energy your inner self ozzes has no match to anything else. Its very important to give skin the treatment according to the skin type we have. The care of oily skin will be different from the care of the dry skin and like that. So, the first step is to know the kind of skin you have and accordingly give it the treatment it requires. So, here are some very valuable and simple applications that will undoubtedly work best for the oily skin.

For cleaning the oily skin

Don’t use just any other soap on your oily skin. Use mild soap to clean your oily skin. Remember using hard soap can make the skin more dry than you would like it to be.

Using cotton swab, apply rosewater on the skin 2/3 times a day. It’s a good cleanser and make the skin instantly smooth without much efforts.

Take 10-12 table spoon of raw milk (unboiled milk) and 2-3 table spoon of lemon juice. Mix them. The mixture will turn into a curd like consistency. Now take some cotton, soak it in the mixture and rub the same preparation on your face and hands gently. If cotton is not available, use your finger tips and do the same thing slowly and gently. Don’t use force as it may not be good for the skin layer. After applying the same, let it dry for about 15 min or till you start to feel stretch in your skin on drying. Now wash your face and hands with lukewarm water.

The application will make your skin soft and give it a amazing instant glow. By using a cotton swab, this cleanser can be applied on your neck also before bath.

This liquid mixture serves as good quality cleanser for oily Skin. While lemon helps reduce the oiliness, milk gives the skin a glow and makes it soft. This is also good to rejuvenate skin damaged by exposure to sun rays.

For getting smoothness and glow

Take half cucumber and grate it. Squeeze out the same. You will get an ounce of juice from this grated cucumber. In this juice, add 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 table spoon of rosewater. Stir nicely. Using cotton swabs apply gently on face and neck. Leave it for about 30 min. Once it dries, wash with lukewarm water first and then with cold water.

The above application will make skin smooth and give it a instant glow. Cucumber juice will work great on the skin. This is also good to rejuvenate skin damaged by exposure to sun rays.

Perhaps one of the most important gifts parents can give to their children is a healthy, positive and meaningful upbringing, which makes their little children confident and positive in outlook to face the challenges in life in future. Believe me that no amount of worldly and monetary accomplishments can substitute the excellent upbringing you can give your child. And it is easy and practical to do that. It is no rocked science and demands just your time and commitment to be a part of the growing years of your child. In fact many of the personality problems which emerge later in life of many a person takes their roots in their childhood in the manner in which they were raised or handled during their formative years.

Following simple but practical tips will help you in raising a positive and confident child:

1. Learn to be appreciative. Respond with pride whenever your child accomplishes a task, however small it may seem to you. Get excited genuinely by the success of your kid, give them a pat on the back, clap, smile and feel and express happiness. Words like ‘wonderful’ ‘bravo’, ‘great’ and ‘good job done’ should not only be a part of your office vocabulary but also used lavishly for your kids.
2. Set special time with your kid and never let outside factor interfere that time. Be communicative with your kid during that time. Ask her about what she did in schools. Show genuine interest in her activities and her friends. This way they will learn to share things with you, good and bad. Also share your office experience with them in your own way.
3. Do not criticize your child for making mistakes. No one has learnt any thing in life without making mistakes.
4. Always keep your word and promises. Kids remember every little thing and it can come to you later when you are least prepared. Do not take your kid for granted.
5. Acknowledge and celebrate special occasions such as birthdays and holidays and family functions together. They are good means of bonding with your kid.
6. Create a supportive, positive and creative environment for your kid where she can grow and develop without any fear.
7. Practice before you preach. Remember that you are under 24/7 surveillance and every behavior pattern of yours is being watched, understood and aped by your kid. Do not expect your kid to be truthful when you yourself lie on phone and your kid knows it. Do not allow yourself to be embarrassed in front of your small but smart kid.

We all feel some degree of stress every day in our life. The moment we get up to get ready to face another day till the time we retire for the day, our life now a days seem to be full of sometimes inexplicable complications and stress. While stress level in moderation is very much required to keep going and have little bit of excitement in life, too much of it is also a source of many an ailments and personality related disorders and misgivings. Rest assured we can wish away stress from our life. But we can definitely try to manage stress.

Following 10 steps will help you understand and cope up with the stress level effectively:

1. The first step to deal with stress is to understand that you are feeling stressed out. The difference between positive and destructive stress is very thin. So always make a conscious attempt not to fall prey to too much stress.
2. Remember that heavens are not going to fall if things go wrong in office. Take small but determined steps towards solving the problem which is causing you stress. The first step is the key.
3. Bosses are thought to be biggest stress givers. Try to be in their position. Think from their angle. May be they are under greater stress as they are responsible for a large number of persons like you.
4. Procrastination is the biggest cause of stress and anxiety. It remains in the back of our mind in sub conscious state when we delay things for no apparent reasons. It is so natural for all of us. Do not delay things. Remember you alone are responsible for that. So why not finish it as fast as possible.
5. If you are feeling stressed out, take a break and go to your favorite holiday destination with your buddies or family members. A well deserved beak from hectic life style is the biggest stress buster.
6. If you are feeling stress due to personal issues, communication is the key to your problems. Do not allow your inflated egos and pre conceived notions to come in the way of having a constructive dialogue with your spouse or other family members. Life is too small to wait for the other person to make the first move. Be the first one.

Dry skin is most common. In fact rightly said, many people suffer from dry or very dry skin. This is the kind of skin which not only makes the skin look unpleasant but also can cause itchiness. Extra efforts are required to take care of the dry skin. Avoid using any soap on the face if you have dry skin. If at all required, use a soap which is glycrine/milk based. You can also use raw milk anytime to clean the skin. Milk is the best cleanser for the dry skin. Though, it will be advisable to use some home made masks as given below to clean and wash your face.

FOR CLEANING
Take some raw milk in a bowl and heat it just enough to make it tepid. Dip cotton swab in this tepid milk and rub on face, hands, neck for about 10 min. Now wait for 20 min after application. Let it become dry and get completely absorbed into the skin. Thereafter wash with lukewarm water. This procedure will help in cleaning the skin from deep inside.

Boil 1/2 cup milk and leave for 10 min. Once the milk cools down, you will find a thick solid layer deposited on the surface of the milk. Take this solid layer out with the help of a spoon. Use 1 spoon of this solid deposit. Rub on your face. Leave for 10 minutes. Then wash with lukewarm water

If you follow this procedure daily for few days, you will undoubtedly notice that your skin will not be dry anymore and start looking much healthier and younger. This will resolve the problem of dryness of the skin making it soft and silky.

FACE MASK FOR DRY SKIN

Take about 5/6 tablespoon of wheat flour. In it, add 1/8 spoon turmeric powder, 1 spoon almond oil and the rest milk. Keep adding milk till the time it becomes a smooth and thick paste. Apply this paste on your face gently using finger tips or cotton swabs. Leave it for about 10 min. Wait till it become dry and then remove the application by gently rubbing with your hands. Wait for about 20 min and then wash your face with lukewarm water.

Try using this application once every 3-4 days for good results. It offers a valuable treatment for your dry skin. While you are using this mask, avoid using soap for washing your face or else the benefits of the mask will be minimized.

In case the above application looks time consuming and you are tempted to use the soap to wash your face because of lack of time, there is an alternative available. Use paste of 1 spoon Gram flour and 2 spoons of milk. Clean the face with this paste and get instant glow.

Above application will prove to be extremely useful in cold weather when the skin gets dry. Regular use of this mask will get rid of the problem of dry skin and will instead make your skin smooth, silky and fair.

The modern office life is replete with a number of health related issues which if not addressed in time may lead to serious complications later on. It is also advisable to heed to your body needs as every thing else is secondary. A healthy body and mind not only lead to a feeling of well being and happiness but also leads to increased productivity and efficiency for the office. Here are a few basic office problems which we all experience some time or the other and simple and effective solution for the same.

Common problems
Stress
While a little stress is not only required to keep excitement in life but also for increased effectiveness ,too much of its can be the reasons of many ailments. We all have to face stress some time or the other. Beauty lies in managing stress to manageable level so that it does not exceed the lid.

Disorders
Insomnia, fatigue, anxiety syndromes, feeling of withdrawal and general disorientation are common.

Obesity
Sedentary life style and bad food habits are the major cause of obesity leading to major ailments later in life like high blood pressure ,diabetes, heart complications etc.

Behavior and emotional disturbances
Too much emphasis on work without any societal support and stress busters are leading to burn outs ,emotional disturbances and dysfunctional relationship issues early in life of many a high flying executives.

Solutions
Drink plenty of fluids
Make it a habit to drink plenty of fluids during the day. Start your day with 3/4 glasses of water immediately after getting up. Also keep on drinking water during the entire day to avoid thirst headaches and fatigue. Water intake also helps you in effective digestion and provides oxygen to your brain.

Meals management
Time your meal intake and timing. It is always better to have 5/6 smaller meals rather than 4 big meals. Do not have too much gap between meals as it may lead to gastrointestinal problems and heart burns. Also avoid having a big meal just before you retire for the day.

Exercise
There is no substitute to a simple but effective exercise regimen for a healthy mind and body. Give your body and mind at least 30 to 45 minutes every day. It is not much if you compare with the benefits accruing there from. Practice yoga which is very effective for having peace of mind. Make it a habit to take steps rather than going by lifts whenever it is possible. All these small measures will help you have a healthy life style and manage the stress effectively.

The modern sleek office where you are working has excellent canteen and funky atmosphere. But do you really enjoy to spend time on your lunch or simply ignore the lunch hour. Just have a look at the following and you will understand that lunch time should be important in your scheme of things just as your pending presentation slides and sales meeting or whatever else you are doing are:

1. Just treat your body like a steam engine. To start and fume in the morning, it needs fuels which are supplied by your intake of morning breakfast. Halfway through the day, when the engine fire has consumed most of the fuel supplied in the morning, it still needs more fuel to run through the remaining part of the day. So if you skip your lunch, the probability is that it will have to consume the reserve resources, which in any case are not much in quantity. So it is better that to keep on going you need to have a nutritious meal in your lunch time.
2. Remember that the morning breakfast you had taken was after a long gap of a night’s sleep. So it is important that you supplement the same with a healthy meal during the day as well.
3. Long gap between two meals is one of the major causes of acidity and heart burn and a general feeling of fatigue. Your lunch is supposed to help you avoid that situation.
4. You can not just gobble up a burger with cola or coffee. This will cause you more acidity. Better take a healthy scoop of salad, protein and carbohydrates to last for the day.
5. Lunch is supposed to be enjoyed in the company of co workers and friends and not just finished as a necessary evil. Take lunch time as a means to socialize as well as build contacts with them.
6. Take something even if you are not feeling too hungry. Start with a bowl of soup and fire in your belly is sure to be lit up.
7. Focus by chewing every bite you take. Relax and take deep breathing. This will also help you to distress and relax a bit during your busy and back breaking schedule and deadlines.
8. Do not mix fruits with milk or milk product as they seem to interfere in their proper digestion. Take a fruit lunch if your office offers that.
9. Sit for 10 to 15 minutes after lunch keeping quite or enjoying light and pleasant conversation. This is also a good stress buster.
10. Do not use skipping lunch as a false means of achieving your weight reduction program which you have been avoiding for so many days. In fact you will feel so exhausted and hungry that a splurge on sweets and caffeine in the evening will do more harm than good.
11. Lunch time is designed by the office for your own good and relaxing. Take it that way and you will feel happy. Work can wait but not the lunch. Make it a policy. Office will also not mind that if you are sincere.
12. Happy lunch hour and Bon appetite

Motherhood is one of the most sublime feeling for parents and the innocence and selfless love thy feel for their little bundle of joy can not be replicated with any other feeling or experience. However parenthood also brings responsibility and places enormous demands on the schedules and timings of parents. It is rightly said that a baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, beds smaller, homes happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten and future worth living for. It is always better to be guided by and learn a few things which you may encounter during the early stages of your little wonder. Following are a few of the guiding principles which will hold you in good stead as you embark on the most difficult but yet the most underestimated path of the journey of life called parenthood: 

1.       The first six months are like time out of a different world. Your baby will demand your continuous attention. Your sleep will be disturbed, your days will be totally devoted to them, your clothes will get spoiled by the dozen and you will feel cranky many a times. Rest assured, all of it is very natural and no need for you to have guilty pangs for the same.
2.       Research has proven that breast feeding the best thing a mother can give for their new born, it not only leads to fewer allergies later in life, it is also said to increase the IQ levels better than those who are dependant on bottle feeds. Studies have also shown that breast feeding leads to reduced rates of blood cancer and infections in babies and increases their resistance level. Breast feeding also develops strong bond between mother and child, which no other activity can do.
3.       It is advisable to continue breast feeding till at least first 6 months after birth and it can start immediately after birth. After first six months, once the child starts taking semi solid food, breast feeding reduces. However it is advisable to reduce the same gradually so as to avoid a feeling of insecurity among children.
4.       Bonding with your baby is very important during the period. Talk to your baby, hold her near to your chest, cuddle her, smile to her, touch her and have an eye contact with her, message her gently and spend time with them. Remember that babies understand most of the time that they are being loved and pampered and it is good for their growth.
5.       Bathing your new born is important for hygiene and warding off infections. Take extra care. Use lukewarm water and gentle soap. It is necessary to keep face and diaper area clean and dry as a lot of infections develop over there. Also it is not necessary to give bath to your baby daily so long as you keep her clean and dry. Baby’s skin care is sensitive so it is better to avoid soap on face. In fact you can use raw milk to gently wash the face of your baby as it is a good cleanser.
6.       Sleep is very important for babies and they should be allowed to enjoy as much sleep as possible without interruption. However try not to make your baby sleep in the afternoon as it will then lead to disruption in her sleep during nights. Take your baby out during evenings to make her feel at ease with the environment and surroundings.

The Indian health infrastructure is a story of excellent planning, foresight, vision of legends in the field of health care and facilitating policies of the Government which have given boost to the health tourism in the country. India today is on the forefront of the sunrise Industry which is a win-win situation for both the hospitals and tourists and patients who want to avail of the facilities.

Today Indian hospitals, both in private and public sector excel in specialties and super specialties health care sectors such as Cardiology, Neurology, Neurology surgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, Joint replacement, Orthopedic surgery, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, transplants Urology, Cancer cure and treatment (Oncology), Ophthalmology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, ENT, Pediatrics, Pediatric care and Surgery, Pediatric Neurology, Urology, Bone marrow transplant, Nephrology, Dermatology, Dentistry, Plastic Surgery, Gynecology, Pulmonology, Kidney transplant, Cosmetic surgery, Psychiatry, General Medicine & General Surgery.

Apart from modern healthcare, India also offers alternate therapy and care such as Aurvedic treatment, Water therapy etc. The aurvedic care facilities in the state of Kerla in India are world class and have been visited by a number of dignitaries. This coupled with excellent tourism facilities offered by the state is ideal for all those who want to avail of the alternate treatment as well as enjoy the hospitality and tourism.

The various facilities in India include full body pathology, comprehensive physical and gynecological examinations, dental checkup and treatment, eye checkup and complicated eye surgery, trauma recovery facilities, stress and echo tests, MRI, pap smear, digital Chest X-ray, 12 lead ECG, 2D echo, diabetes care and treatment, CGMS and insulin pump, doppler, gold standard DXA bone densitometry, body fat analysis, spiral CT scan and various other possible tests and facilities required.

World class dental care and treatment is available here in India at a fraction of cost of the same procedures in developed countries such as USA and European nations. The star facilities in various hospitals and state of the art equipments and technological advancements have resulted in the influx of patients in India with a happy smile on their faces on return journey. The typical dental care treatment here in India would also include the following procedures and lines of treatment:

• Cosmetic dental surgery.
• Root canal procedures.
• Surgical Intervention under general anesthesia
• Gingevectomy procedures.
• Whitening and cleaning of teeth
• Ceramic capping, silver and gold capping
• Prosthesis on the implant
• Vertical and horizontal bone grafting
• Gum Grafting
• Fluoride treatment
• Maxillary surgery
• Over denture
• Bracings and related treatment
• Surgical Removal of teeth
• Removal of dental cysts

It is estimated that to avail of public health care system in UK for root canal treatment, a patient has to wait for a period which is any where from 6 months to 24 months. The cost of the same treatment in private care centres ranges any where from 1000 US$ to 3000 US$. The same treatment here in India at a reasonable centre is available at a cost of around 150 US$ including the cost of procedure and ceramic capping on the same. A surgical removal of tooth in USA would cost anywhere between 750 to 1500 US$, while the same in India under expert guidance would cost around 50 US$. Similar comparisons are there for other medical procedures and treatment.

The cost advantage is just one side of the story. The speedy treatment and almost no waiting period ensures timely treatment and care, which is so vital for some one who is in dire need of the procedures. So avail yourself of the treatment and hospitality in India and you will go back with a happy smile.