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101 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR EYES POP
Makeup Tricks 1. If you have a hard time using soft eyeliner pencils, draw a thick line onto your hand, use a stiff eye brush to pick up the pigment and then apply to your eye. 2. Need eye drops but don’t want to ruin your makeup? Breathe air in through your nose as you drop them into your eyes. Your tear ducts will suck in the drops
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before they have a chance to fall down your face. 3. Use a flesh colored liner on the water rim of your lower lash line to make eyes look bigger and brighter. 4. Apply a shimmery champagne color in the inner corner of your eyes to brighten your whole face. 5. Apply highlighter onto your brow bone.
6. Swap out your neutral black or brown liner for a brightly colored one instead. 7. Apply concealer to your under-eye circles after foundation (not before) to better camouflage them. 8. Use eye shadow made for your eye color, like Almay Intense i-Color Kit ($7.49, drugstore.com). 9. To correct eye makeup mistakes or sharpen a cat eye, dip a Q-tip in eye makeup remover and erase the offending makeup.
10. To make your eye color stand out, apply black liner around the entire eye, including the water line. 11. Instead of swiping on eye shadow, press the color into your eyelid with a brush or finger. This will give your lids a more pigmented look. 12. Keep a clean eye shadow brush or Q-tip in your purse. Whenever you touch up your makeup, run it over your lids to get rid of any excess shadow that has collected in the crease. 13. Camouflage crow’s feet with lighter colored concealer. 14. Use blue eyeliner to make the whites of your eyes appear brighter. 15. Apply eye cream under the eyes and onto the lid before applying your makeup. It will make it go on smoother. 16. For a dramatic eye, apply darker shadow to the crease, as well as a small triangle of color at the outside corner of your eye. 17. Use coconut oil as an all-natural eye makeup remover. It’s gentle, yet effective. 18. After you’ve applied your eye makeup, dab dots of highlighter along the brow bone and around your eye and blend in to brighten the whole area. 19. Apply products to your delicate eye area using your ring finger, which uses less force than your other fingers.
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20. To get a classic smoky eye look, combine a little bit of shimmer, tons of dark eye shadow and a whole lot of smudging. 21. Use a darker shade of concealer to cover up puffy eyes. Darker colors recede, which means bags look less pronounced. 22. If you want a more defined look, use a creamy black eye pencil to rim your eyes. 23. To combat eyes that are both puffy and dark, use an eye cream with built in coverage, like Caudalie Premier Cru Eye Cream ($98, caudalie.com). 24. You can use darker shades of nude and brown to create a subtle smoky eye look that works on everyone. JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
25. The most important rule when wearing a smoky eye is that if you go dark, keep the rest of your face soft. 26. Use two colors that are similar but different (like light purple and dark purple) on the lids to create dimension. 27. If your eyes are brown, use navy blue shadow to really make them stand out. 28. For a unique look, dab a brightly colored cream shadow on the inner corners of your eyes. 29. If you have blue eyes, apply a peach color all over your lids and underneath your eyebrows to really make them stand out. 30. To further blend a smoky eye, swipe the same color you use on your lids on your bottom lash line. 31. Rub an ice cube over puffy eyes in the morning to reduce swelling. 32. Don’t be afraid to extend your shadow well above the crease for a dramatic effect. Instead of an intensely dark shadow, a rich café au lait shade looks less harsh. 33. Apply a light colored, cream-based shimmery shadow to the eyelid to open the eye. 34. Change out your mascara every three months. When it comes to your eyes, it’s better to be safe than sorry. 35. Never use liner in the inner first third of the eye; it will make eyes seem closer set. 36. If you have green eyes, try out purple eye shadow shades such as lavender, violet, or amethyst. Keep the color sheer so it won’t look garish. For eyeliner, a deep plum is perfect. 37. Create a triangle of opaque white shadow in the inside corner of the eye and up towards the brow to instantly change the shape of your eye. 38. If you’re constantly waking up to puffy eyes, consider changing your laundry detergent. You may be allergic. 39. Apply a primer before eye shadow to give it lasting power and to intensify the color.
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40. If you have blue eyes, go for a warm copper, burnished gold, or rich brown eye shadow. Chocolate is an excellent shade choice for eyeliner. 41. Pair a black liner with pale eye shadow all over the lid and a darker shade in the crease to make the eyes pop. 42. If you have brown hair, use peach and warm neutrals on the eyes. 43. If you have red hair, use neutral eye shadow shades that don’t compete with the hair. 44. Dark eye shadows can be applied with a damp, thin brush on the upper or lower lash line for a defined eye that will last all day. 45. Since dark makeup can make the eyes recede, add depth with shimmery highlight shades. JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
46. You’ll probably need less eye shadow than you think you will. Start with a tiny bit of product on your brush, and work it outward to create a soft smoke. 47. Erase hard lines of eye shadow by blending in with a brush. 48. Once you’ve applied concealer to dark under-eye circles, follow up with a yellow-based setting powder to help it last longer and to counteract dark circles (yellow cancels out blue and purple). 49. If you’ve applied too much eye shadow, take a Q-tip and dip it into a moisturizer and gently swipe off the tone you need to take down. Then, take your pinky or a sponge tip applicator and just dab on a bit of a neutral shadow to soften the look. 50. Beware of brown eye shadow shades that are reddish, as they can make you look tired or (worse) hungover. 51. Never use an eye shadow that’s the same color as your eyes or nothing will stand out. 52. If you need a smoky eye in a pinch, try Color On Pro kits ($20, coloronpro.com).
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Tips For The Perfect Cat Eye 53. When drawing a cat eye, follow the outer bottom lash line upward to get the perfect line. 54. If you have a hard time drawing a straight line of eyeliner at the base of the lids, draw dashes and connect by smudging the liner with a Q-tip. JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
55. When creating a cat eye, keep applying eyeliner past the length of your eyebrow. You can always remove the excess, but it can be really hard to lengthen a liquid line with precision if you’ve stopped too soon. 56. Use a palette of stone grey shades for a smoky cat eye. Try Bobbi Brown Black Pearl Eye Shadow Palette ($47.50, bloomingdales.com) for a great range of colors. 57. For a daytime cat eye, begin at the inside of the eyelid and drag the liquid liner applicator all the way across the lid to the outside of the eye. When you get to the outside of the eye, move the applicator up and out to create a wing effect. Do not make this line any longer than an eyelash to keep it from being too dramatic. 58. Apply shadow before attempting a cat eye to ensure you don’t smudge it. 59. If you want a daytime-appropriate cat eye, apply a layer of shadow, draw on your cat eye, wait for it to dry, then apply another layer of shadow to tone it down. 60. Tilt your chip up but look down at a mirror when drawing your cat eye. 61. Make your cat eye bold by drawing it on with a bright color, instead of your basic black or brown. 62. If you’re having trouble with liquid liner, draw a practice line with a taupe eyeliner and the trace it with the liquid. 63. If all else fails, try a stick-on Eye Rock Designer Liner ($13, birchbox.com) to get the cat eye you want. Lush Lashes 64. Use a lash primer before mascara to make lashes look bigger and thicker. 65. Use a small mascara brush on your lower lashes, as well as the lashes near the inner corner of your eyes. A tinier brush makes it easier to grab onto the smaller lashes. 66. Try out false lashes. They make your eyes look bigger. 67. Apply a dark kohl liner to the root of your lashes to make them appear fuller. JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
68. Skip mascara on the bottom lashes to make eyes appear lifted. 69. No need to stop at one coat of mascara! Wait for the fist coat to dry, then apply another. Just make sure you’re using a non-clumping mascara.
70. If you wear glasses, go with a lengthening mascara instead of a volumizing one, which can look clumpy when magnified by lenses. 71. When applying mascara, as you move the brush up slightly turn it outward to fully separate lashes.
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72. When lining your lashes, push the color into the lashes so there’s no gap between your lashes and the line. You want the liner to look like a part of your lashes. 73. Layer individual false eyelashes along the top lash line. Use black mascara on the top lashes and brown on the bottom. 74. For extra long lashes, place the tip of the mascara brush on the outer corners of your lashes first, do a few strokes, then work your way in. Extending those corner lashes will make your eyes look more open. 75. Place the mascara wand at the very base of your lash, then, using a side-to-side motion, wiggle the wand upwards in one long, even stroke. 76. When using a lash curler, clamp down at the base, move the curler out, clamp down, move the curler to the ends and clamp down again. 77. Use a metal-toothed lash comb to help separated clumped lashes. 78. Don’t layer different mascaras, as some formulas don’t work well together, making clumps inevitable. 79. Highlight under the eyes to brighten the face and bring attention to the eyes. 80. Don’t pump your mascara wand too many times in the bottle. It pushes air in, which can create clumps. 81. If your lashes are already clumped, take a spiral brush and remove the mascara by swirling against the lashes. 82. If your lashes are thin, dust them with translucent powder before applying mascara to add bulk.
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Tips For Better Brows 83. When filling in brows, make tiny hair-like marks with your brow pencil for a more realistic look. 84. Use a primer on your eyebrows before applying pencil or powder. It’ll make the product stay on much longer. JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
85. If you want a more defined eyebrow, use a stencil to help shape them, like Anastasia Brow Stencils ($20, anastasia.net). 86. Use clear mascara to groom your brows and keep them in place. 87. When plucking eyebrows, be sure to pluck in the direction of the hair. Otherwise, you could end up with an ingrown hair. 88. When penciling in your brows, extend the tail end so it’s higher or at the same level as where the brow begins (never lower, which brings down your features). 89. For a bold nighttime look, use a brow powder that’s a shade darker than you typically wear. 90. If your brows are sparse, try combing them downward instead of up after you fill in with pencil. This way, the hair will cover the pencil marks and create a more natural finish. 91. Thin brows make you look older, so don’t be afraid to fake a fuller look. 92. Never tweeze when you’re bored or angry, or you might end up taking off more than you intended. 93. The highest point of the brow should be about two-thirds of the way out, not in the middle of the brow. 94. Use a brow regrowth serum with active ingredients, like Joey Healy Brow Renovation Serum ($125, joeyhealy.com) to help sparse eyebrows grow back in. 95. Make sure brows start at the bridge of your nose. 96. If you have a square-shaped face, go for a thick brow. 97. If you have a round face, aim for a more defined brow arch to make your face appear more oval. 98. If you have a long face, go for a straight, flat brow shape. 99. Don’t feel the need to make your eyebrows match your hair color exactly. Sometimes it’s more flattering to go lighter or darker than your natural color. 100. Remember that brows are sisters, not twins, so no amount of plucking will ever make them identical. 101. If your eyebrows are out of control, then brush them upward with a clear mascara and then trim them ever so slightly. JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
ARIANA GRANDE
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Ariana is a singer and lyricist. She was born in Boca Raton, Florida, to Joan Grande and Edward Butera, both of whom are of Italian descent. After JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
growing up in Florida, She moved to Los Angeles when she received the role of "Cat Valentine" in Nickelodeon'sVictorious (2010),
along with Victoria Justice and Elizabeth Gillies. Ariana's older halfbrother, Frankie Grande, is the only son of his and Ariana's
mother, Joan Grande. Ariana has a love for fauna and has her own dog, Cocoa.
Ariana is most famous for her role in Victorious (2010) as "Cat Valentine" and she now has her own Nickelodeon sitcom, with Jennette McCurdy, called Sam & Cat (2013), which is a crossover of two characters from Victorious (2010) (Cat
Valentine) andiCarly (2007) (Sam Puckett). She's made music videos for some of her own songs, "Put Your Hearts Up", "The Way", "Baby I", "Right There" and "Popular Song ft. MIKA".
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Trivia (14) Attended Pine Crest School and North Broward Preparatory School in Boca Raton.
She is hypoglycemic and hyperactive.
She is best friends with her Victorious (2010) costar Elizabeth Gillies. They've known each other since they starred in 13 (musical) on Broadway back in 2008. She is a natural brunette. Dyed her hair velvet red for the role of Cat Valentine onVictorious (2010) because the rest of the cast were brunette. Creator/executive producer Dan Schneider didn't want everyone to have brown hair. She has an older brother, Frankie Grande (aka Frankie James Grande), who is 11 years older than her. He's also a performer and producer, and went on tour with her as one of her dancers. She is the Daughter of Joan Grande & Edward Butera. Her name 'Ariana' was originally inspired by Princess Oriana from Felix the Cat (1958). She is Italian-American. Her role model is Judy Garland. She has 5 pet dogs; Toulouse, Ophelia, Coco, Cinnamon, and Sirius. She did have a sixth dog, Fawkes, but she had to get rid of
him because he did not get along with the other dogs. Her first hit single 'The Way (feat. Mac Miller)' instantly became no. 1 after 7 hours of its release on March 26th, 2013. She released her second single 'Baby I' on July 22 2013 and her album 'Yours Truly' on September 3rd 2013, which became no. 1 on Billboard. She is a vegan. After watching Blackfish (2013), she urged her fans to stop supporting SeaWorld. Her grandfather, Frank Grande, passed away on July 22, 2014 from cancer. She turned 21 in 2014 but is still prominently featured on the covers of teen magazine at an age when previous "teen queens" had disappeared from those covers. Personal Quotes (2) You have to be thankful and I think being in this business is one of the most important things is to give back because there's no better feeling than knowing that your work is being appreciated by people.
One of the most terrible feelings in the world is knowing that someone else doesn't like you. Especially when you don't know what you've done to deserve it.
— the highest level of Uber I’ve ridden. The driver said it would be about an hour and a half to Malibu, a long time to resist telling him where I was going. ‘‘I’m going to meet Rihanna,’’ I finally yelled over the radio.
A Very Revealing Conversation With Rihanna The author and filmmaker Miranda July asks the pop superstar what turns her on, how she handles the pressure of public scrutiny and why she’s been Googling childbirth. (Then they become best friends.) By MIRANDA JULY I DRESSED VERY CAREFULLY for her, the way I would for a good friend, thinking hard about what she likes. What I think she likes. I ordered Uber Black JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
He turned the radio down. ‘‘Rihanna. I’m going to meet her, to interview her. That’s where we’re going.’’ ‘‘You kidding? That’s my girl,’’ he said. ‘‘I love her. She’s so down-toearth. She always keep it cool with her friend and her family. Her and Melissa, I think they are the best celebrity friends. I always say that.’’
‘‘Melissa Forde,’’ I said, to show that I knew who he meant. ‘‘I took a picture with her! Look!’’ He handed back his phone and I took it skeptically. But there he was, in a tux, with his arm around Rihanna. She was smiling. ‘‘She hear my accent and ask me where I’m from. She’s so nice. I knew she would be.’’ ‘‘Where are you from?’’ ‘‘West Africa, Niger. I come to play soccer for University of Idaho. Oh, that’s the other thing I love about Rihanna — she love soccer.’’ Over the next two hours I interviewed Oumarou Idrissa about how he survived during his JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
first five years in Los Angeles after his student visa had fallen through. He slept in laundromats, sending tiny sums of money back to Niger where his 25 brothers and sisters were starving. This took us through the beach traffic; we grew quiet as the SUV zipped along beach cliffs above blue water. I think we both suddenly remembered Rihanna. ‘‘Do you want me to ask her anything for you?’’ I said. Oumarou thought seriously about this for a long time. ‘‘Yeah. Here’s my question: When she going to West Africa? Many celebrity don’t like going there because we’re so poor. But I know she have a
good heart and I think Rihanna would be the one to open the door to all of them. Also if she needs a driver, or security. Or French teacher.’’ ‘‘Or soccer teacher,’’ I said, as we pulled up to Geoffrey’s, a fancy Malibu restaurant. I warned Oumarou that I might be a long time, but he wanted to pick me up when I was done with the interview. He wanted to hear her answer to his question. ‘‘Don’t be nervous,’’ Oumarou called out as I hopped out of the car. ‘‘She’s really nice.’’
I SPENT THE NEXT HOUR and a half with Jennifer JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
Rosales, Rihanna’s ‘‘24/7’’ assistant. We ordered drinks and discussed Jennifer’s reproductive future. Each time I realized I was getting drunk I nibbled some bread, and when I felt my head becoming too clear I drank more. It was hard work maintaining a light buzz for so long, but it paid off. When Rihanna’s manager, Jay Brown, appeared to tell me that this was one of her first interviews in years I just laughed. And then choked. Because here she was. On Set | Rihanna The photographer Craig McDean takes us behind the scenes with the boundary-pushing pop singer, whom he shot for T’s inaugural “The Greats” issue. Her lips were bright red, her long nails
were pale iridescent lavender, her mascara was both white and black in a way I didn’t really understand. A rhinestone necklace against her chest read ‘‘FENTY,’’ her last name. Oumarou wasn’t the only person I had grilled about what makes Rihanna great. A lesbian art history professor told me that she’s ‘‘the real deal.’’ Others used the words ‘‘magic’’ and ‘‘epic.’’ But when I tried to get anyone to pinpoint things she had said or done — particular interviews or incidents — everyone became lost in inarticulacy. Yet another friend, referencing an episode of ‘‘Style Wars’’ that Rihanna had appeared on, concluded, ‘‘You could just tell she’s JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
a good person.’’ None of this was all that helpful. Rihanna hugged me hello and we sat down in front of two glasses of white wine. ‘‘Your eyes are amazing,’’ she told me, pulling her chair closer. ‘‘I’m staring at you and I feel like my eyes are gonna blur because all I can see are those tiny dots.’’ ‘‘Well, it’s mutual,’’ I said stiffly. ‘‘Trust me.’’ It was probably the weakest compliment she’d ever received but praising her seemed like a slippery slope. I glanced down at my carefully typed-up questions, looking for an easy opener. ‘‘Do you search the Internet?’’ I asked, ‘‘And if so, what do you look up?’’
‘‘Oh, random things. Like I will be sitting around Googling childbirth.’’ ‘‘Could be more random than childbirth.’’ ‘‘Childbirth is putting it the notgross way. I was searching the size of certain things, and how much they expand, and then what happens after. ...’’ ‘‘It’s gonna be fine,’’ I said from experience. Also, I wanted to add, ‘‘You have a special body. Nothing you can Google applies to you.’’ I asked her what kind of apps she had on her phone and she mentioned something called Squaready. ‘‘It helps you put an image with any JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
dimensions in the square box on Instagram.’’ ‘‘So you do your Instagram yourself?’’ How To | Interview Rihanna The writer and filmmaker Miranda July explains how she kept her cool while interviewing the pop star for T. By COLUMBINE GOLDSMITH on Publish DateOctober 12, 2015.Watch in Times Video » ‘‘Yeah, yeah. That’s the only way it’ll actually work. My fans can sniff the BS from very far away. I cannot trick them.’’ On her Instagram Rihanna is often wearing bikini-type outfits — once while cuddling a baby monkey — and she looks great. Never lewd, just alive. I
suggested that a body as perfect as hers can never really be naked or vulnerable. She tried to describe what makes a great photo: ‘‘There’s no rule about whether you have to be clothed or not. I want to see a naked woman who isn’t even aware of her nakedness.’’
fact an otherie. She was smiling but I felt annoyed on her behalf and held up my middle finger. That’ll show ’em. ‘‘I’m so sorry,’’ the man said. His whole table of people eating shrimp cocktail looked mortified. ‘‘I’ve never done anything like that.’’
‘‘Right,’’ I said. ‘‘Just the pure joy of the body.’’
‘‘It’s O.K.,’’ she reassured him. ‘‘You’re lucky I wasn’t eating, ’cause that would have been an ugly picture.’’
‘‘Yeah. And men are gonna do what they do — and I am gonna do what I do.’’ Suddenly Rihanna threw her hand into the air, making a peace sign. I whipped my head around and saw an older white man trying to sneak a photo of her by taking a selfie — a selfie that was in JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
Made self-aware, we straightened ourselves. I smoothed my blouse. ‘‘Can I ask you what this is?’’ she said, gesturing to my outfit. ‘‘Yves Saint Laurent, vintage.’’
‘‘Your taste — I mean, I can’t even
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talk to you.’’
‘‘Thank you,’’ I said. ‘‘I dressed for you.’’ Witnessing Rihanna’s profound enjoyment of fashion is one of the great vicarious pleasures of this era. We all detonated the Met Ball in that giant yellow cape.
We were all the first black face of Dior. We were all punk enough to wear the silk-screened jeans of SonyA Sombreuil. Being Rihanna just feels good, at least from the outside. ‘‘Can you describe what it’s like in your head?’’ ‘‘You’re a ‘nextmoment’ person,’’ she surmised. ‘‘Not an ‘in-the-moment’ person.’’ ‘‘Yeah,’’ I admitted, knowing that this is the wrong kind of person to be. ‘‘I’m the same way. Only now are things hitting me, like I’m feeling them emotionally. I used to feel unsafe right in the moment of an accomplishment — I felt the ground fall from under my feet JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
because this could be the end. And even now, while everyone is celebrating, I’m on to the next thing. I don’t want to get lost in this big cushion of success.’’ And this is how you go from being a child with a good voice to selling 54 million albums in just 10 years. Don’t believe the pictures — in between each poolside party photo is an untaken one in which she’s simply working. Almost every night, when you’re asleep, Rihanna is in the studio. She was headed there after our meeting and Jennifer said she’d be there until morning. At that very moment the sound engineer was waiting for her, just as I had been
waiting earlier. Rihanna doesn’t have time for extracurriculars right now, and this includes dating.
were: a pair of dizzying hazel-green starbursts. I took another gulp of wine. ‘‘What turns you on?’’
‘‘Guys need attention,’’ she explained. ‘‘They need that nourishment, that little stroke of the ego that gets them by every now and then. I’ll give it to my family, I’ll give it to my work — but I will not give it to a man right now.’’
She thought about it seriously, running her fingers through her golden lion’s mane. ‘‘I’m turned on by guys who are cultured. That’ll keep me intrigued. They don’t have to have a single degree, but they should speak other languages or know things about other parts of the world or history or certain artists or musicians. I like to be taught. I like to sit on that side of the table,’’ she said, motioning for me to move my chair next to hers and out of the sun, and I did. Now that we were side by side, I felt I could clarify something.
I said that it took me a long time to find a guy who wasn’t threatened by my power, and Rihanna quietly replied, ‘‘I’m still in that time.’’ Looking at her, I was reminded that thousands of people search ‘‘Rihanna’s eyes’’ every year. And there they JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
‘‘Hey, you’re not about to get pregnant are you? The Internet will explode when I say you were Googling childbirth.’’ She laughed and assured me she wasn’t
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having a child anytime soon; her fear was generalized. We wondered if there was a name for this fear, and Rihanna looked it up for us on her phone.
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‘‘ ‘Phobia of a big vagina.’ ... ‘Deep.’ ... This is awful. I can’t believe I’m typing this in.’’ ‘‘Wait,’’ I said. ‘‘Deep’s not an issue. It’s wide.’’ ‘‘Deep is an issue, hello!’’ ‘‘Huh. Cause I feel like the — I always feel shortvaginaed.’’ Rihanna laughed. ‘‘Trust me, if they can’t feel the end, it’s like, Cannonball!’’ Cannonball meant sailing into space — into something never-ending, like the cosmos. Men like to know that there is an end to the woman they’re with, that she’s finite. It’s an impossible line to walk. You want to be global, but down JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
to earth. In the moment but also one step ahead of it. I asked her when she first learned about sex. ‘‘Well, there’s always this human instinct about that, even from a very, very young age.’’ I agreed that we are born with a sort of innate sexuality. ‘‘But by like age 11, girls were talking about what they had and hadn’t done. I hadn’t even kissed a boy yet, so it always made me feel insecure, like I was never gonna be good or ready or know what to do — I didn’t even have boobs.’’ Just five years later, after she got boobs, Rihanna left Barbados for New York to record a demo. She shifted in
her chair a little when I brought it up. ‘‘That’s something I don’t think I could ever do,’’ she said. ‘‘Send my only girl to another random country to live with people she’d just met. It had to be God that paralyzed Monica Fenty’s emotions so that she’d say, ‘Yes, go.’
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To this day, I don’t know how that happened. But thank God it did.’’ It seemed like some part of Rihanna still couldn’t believe she’d gotten away with it. I thought about being 27; at that age my mom was still hoping I might go back to college and get a real job.
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‘‘What impresses your mom?’’ ‘‘She’s always impressed when she sees me being a little sassy or sharp, when she sees me
defending myself. It makes her feel safe, like she doesn’t have to worry about me.’’ I wanted to ask her about being a young
black woman with power in America but it seemed somehow wrong to speak of this; maybe she was postracial now. So I directed my question to a younger Rihanna, and asked if she had suddenly felt aware of race in a different way when she moved to New York. She hesitated, and when I nervously began to apologize, she interrupted. ‘‘You know, when I started to experience the difference — or even have my race be highlighted — it was mostly when I would do business deals.’’ Business deals. Meaning that everyone’s cool with a young black woman singing, dancing, partying and looking hot, but JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
that when it comes time to negotiate, to broker a deal, she is suddenly made aware of her blackness. ‘‘And, you know, that never ends, by the way. It’s still a thing. And it’s the thing that makes me want to prove people wrong. It almost excites me; I know what they’re expecting and I can’t wait to show them that I’m here to exceed those expectations.’’ She sounded like a young black professional trying to make it in the corporate world, and I guessed she was — just on a very different scale. ‘‘But I have to bear in mind,’’ she continued, looking right at the voice recorder, ‘‘that those people are judging
you because you’re packaged a certain way — they’ve been programmed to think a black man in a hoodie means grab your purse a little tighter. For me, it comes down to smaller issues, scenarios in which people can assume something of me without knowing me, just by my packaging.’’ While none of us are only our skin or clothes, we do increasingly expect megastars to deploy their whole being through packaging — a tidy and consistent message. If Rihanna has a ‘‘thing’’ it’s that she changes her thing so often. While a performer positioning themselves in relation to the art world might try to JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
make this into a more overt performance, something that would reassure the intelligentsia, Rihanna isn’t meta like that. She hasn’t created a persona around herself like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Madonna or so many other stars at her level. She doesn’t have to manufacture dimensionality, because she actually is soulful, and this comes across in every little thing she does. Souls are funny things. They stay constant even when the outside changes, or when the heart makes mistakes. Souls don’t really care about good or bad, right or wrong — they’re just true. Everlasting. It makes you sound
dumb to talk about this stuff, which is why no one could tell me exactly what it was about Rihanna. But millions of fans don’t seem to need it explained to them. A soul just knows a soul. I never told you she was pretty because that’s not what I experienced. My understanding, from the moment she sat down, was that we were in love. We were the most in love any two people had ever been. The sun was finally setting. We’d been talking for almost two hours. I just had one more question. OUMAROU DIDN’T ASK. He didn’t have to. I was dying to tell him how incredible Rihanna was. ‘‘I knew it,’’ he whispered, merging JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
on to the freeway. ‘‘I showed her the picture of you two together,’’ I said. ‘‘She couldn’t believe the coincidence. And she said you were very well-dressed.’’ ‘‘No!’’ ‘‘Yes. And she answered your question.’’ With a shaky finger I rewound the voice recorder a little bit. Somehow this was the most exciting part of the whole day. ‘‘O.K., here it is.’’ Oumarou nodded solemnly and I pressed play: ‘‘You know what? If I ever go to West Africa, it would probably be for a free concert.’’ Rihanna’s slight Barbadian accent was familiar to me now. ‘‘I would want to do something for
the people there. Maybe we can make a whole event, the way Bob Marley would have done it. Just for the people. And if they climb over the gate, let them climb over the gate.’’ Night fell as we drove across Los Angeles. It took hours to get to Rihanna, but I was home in half that time — too soon. Oumarou and I agreed to keep in touch and waved goodbye. Before stepping inside my house, I lifted my blouse to my face; her perfume was still there. The
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problem with this kind of romance is that it all falls apart in the retelling. My husband and 3-yearold son tried but couldn’t really understand how overwhelming and profound my connection with Rihanna was. And I’ll admit that as the days go by, even I am beginning to doubt whether our time together meant quite as much to her as it did to me. It doesn’t matter. My heart still jumps every time I see her face.
27 HEALTH AND NUTRITION TIPS THAT ARE ACTUALLY EVIDENCE-BASED
There is a lot of confusion when it comes to health and nutrition. JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
People, even qualified experts, often seem to have the exact opposite opinions. However, despite all the disagreements, there are a few things that are well supported by research. Here are 27 health and nutrition tips that are actually based on good science. 1. Don’t Drink Sugar Calories Sugary drinks are the most fattening things you can put into your body. This is because liquid sugar calories don’t get registered by the brain in the same way as calories from solid foods (1). For this reason, when you drink soda, you end up eating more total calories (2, 3). Sugary drinks are strongly associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and all sorts of health problems (4, 5, 6, 7). Keep in mind that fruit juices are almost as bad as soda in this regard. They contain just as JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
much sugar, and the small amounts of antioxidants do NOT negate the harmful effects of the sugar (8). 2. Eat Nuts Despite being high in fat, nuts are incredibly nutritious and healthy. They are loaded with magnesium, vitamin E, fiber and various other nutrients (9). Studies show that nuts can help you lose weight, and may help fight type 2 diabetes and heart disease (10, 11, 12). Additionally, about 10-15% of the calories in nuts aren’t even absorbed into the body, and some evidence suggests that they can boost metabolism (13). In one study, almonds were shown to increase weight loss by 62% compared to complex carbohydrates (14). 3. Avoid Processed Junk Food (Eat Real Food Instead) All the processed junk foods in the diet are the biggest reason the world is fatter and sicker than ever before.
These foods have been engineered to be “hyperrewarding,” so they trick our brains into eating more than we need, even leading to addiction in some people (15).
Studies show that people who eat the most fish have a lower risk of all sorts of diseases, including heart disease, dementia and depression (23, 24, 25).
They are also low in fiber, protein and micronutrients (empty calories), but high in unhealthy ingredients like added sugar and refined grains.
The importance of getting enough quality sleep can not be overstated.
4. Don’t Fear Coffee Coffee has been unfairly demonized. The truth is that it’s actually very healthy. Coffee is high in antioxidants, and studies show that coffee drinkers live longer, and have a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s and numerous other diseases (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21). 5. Eat Fatty Fish Pretty much everyone agrees that fish is healthy. This is particularly true of fatty fish, like salmon, which is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and various other nutrients (22).
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6. Get Enough Sleep
It may be just as important as diet and exercise, if not more. Poor sleep can drive insulin resistance, throw your appetite hormones out of whack and reduce your physical and mental performance (26, 27, 28, 29). What’s more, it is one of the strongest individual risk factors for future weight gainand obesity. One study showed that short sleep was linked to 89% increased risk of obesity in children, and 55% in adults (30). 7. Take Care of Your Gut Health With Probiotics and Fiber The bacteria in your gut, collectively called the gut microbiota, are sometimes
referred to as the “forgotten organ.” These gut bugs are incredibly important for all sorts of healthrelated aspects. A disruption in the gut bacteria is linked to some of the world’s most serious chronic diseases, including obesity (31, 32). A good way to improve gut health, is to eat probiotic foods (like live yogurt and sauerkraut), take probiotic supplements, and eat plenty of fiber. Fiber functions as fuel for the gut bacteria (33, 34). 8. Drink Some Water, Especially Before Meals Drinking enough water can have numerous benefits. One important factor, is that it can help boost the amount of calories you burn. According to 2 studies, it can boost metabolism by 24-30% over a period of 1-1.5 hours. This can amount to 96 additional calories burned if you drink 2 liters (67 oz) of water per day (35, 36). JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
The best time to drink water is half an hour before meals. One study showed that half a liter of water, 30 minutes before each meal, increased weight loss by 44% (37). 9. Don’t Overcook or Burn Your Meat Meat can be a nutritious and healthy part of the diet. It is very high in protein, and contains various important nutrients. The problems occur when meat is overcooked and burnt. This can lead to the formation of harmful compounds that raise the risk of cancer (38). So, eat your meat, just don’t overcook or burn it. 10. Avoid Bright Lights Before Sleep When we’re exposed to bright lights in the evening, this disrupts production of the sleep hormone melatonin (39, 40). An interesting “hack” is to use a pair of amber-tinted glasses that block blue light from entering your eyes in the evening.
This allows melatonin to be produced as if it were completely dark, helping you sleep better (41, 42).
According to data from 20052006, about 41.6% of the US population is deficient in this critical vitamin (43).
11. Take Vitamin D3 if You Don’t Get Much Sun
If adequate sun exposure is not an option for you, then supplementing with vitamin Dhas been shown to have numerous benefits for health.
Back in the day, most people got their vitamin D from the sun. The problem is that most people don’t get much sun these days. They either live where there is no sun, or they stay inside most of the day or use sunscreen when they go out.
12. Eat Vegetables and Fruits
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This includes improved bone health, increased strength, reduced symptoms of depression and a lower risk of cancer, to name a few. Vitamin D may also help you live longer (44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50).
Vegetables and fruits are the “default” health foods, and for good reason. They are loaded with prebiotic fiber, vitamins, minerals and all sorts of antioxidants, some of which have potent biological effects. Studies show that people who eat the most vegetables and fruits live longer, and have a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and all sorts of diseases (51, 52). 13. Make Sure to Eat Enough Protein Eating enough protein is incredibly important, and many experts believe that the recommended daily intake is too low. Protein is particularly important for weight loss, and works via several different mechanisms (53). A high protein intake can boost metabolism significantly, while making you feel so full that you automatically eat fewer calories. It can also cut cravings and
reduce the desire for late-night snacking (54, 55, 56, 57). Eating plenty of protein has also been shown to lower blood sugar and blood pressure levels (58, 59). 14. Do Some Cardio, or Just Walk More Doing aerobic exercise (or cardio) is one of the best things you can do for your mental and physical health. It is particularly effective at reducing belly fat, the harmful type of fat that builds up around your organs. Reduced belly fat should lead to major improvements in metabolic health (60, 61, 62). 15. Don’t Smoke or do Drugs, and Only Drink in Moderation If you’re a tobacco smoker, or abuse drugs, then diet and exercise are the least of your worries. Tackle those problems first. If you choose to include alcohol in your life, then do so in moderation only, and
consider avoiding it completely if you have alcoholic tendencies.
18. Don’t Eat a Lot of Refined Carbohydrates
16. Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Not all carbs are created equal.
Extra virgin olive oil is the healthiest fat on the planet.
Refined carbs have been highly processed, and have had all the fiber removed from them. They are low in nutrients (empty calories), and can be extremely harmful.
It is loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and powerful antioxidants that can fight inflammation (63, 64, 65). Extra virgin olive oil leads to many beneficial effects on heart health, and people who consume olive oil have a much lower risk of dying from heart attacks and strokes (66,67). 17. Minimize Your Intake of Added Sugars Added sugar is the single worst ingredient in the modern diet.
Studies show that refined carbohydrates are linked to overeating and numerous metabolic diseases (74, 75, 76, 77, 78). 19. Don’t Fear Saturated Fat The “war” on saturated fat was a mistake.
Small amounts are fine, but when people eat large amounts, it can wreak havoc on metabolic health (68).
It is true that saturated fat raises cholesterol, but it also raises HDL (the “good”) cholesterol and changes the LDL from small to large, which is linked to a lower risk of heart disease (79, 80, 81, 82).
A high intake of added sugar is linked to numerous diseases, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and many forms of cancer (69, 70, 71, 72, 73).
New studies that included hundreds of thousands of people have shown that there isno link between saturated fat consumption and heart disease (83, 84).
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20. Lift Heavy Things Lifting weights is one of the best things you can do to strengthen your body and improve your body composition. It also leads to massive improvements in metabolic health, including improved insulin sensitivity (85, 86).
to various health benefits (91, 92, 93, 94). You should make an effort to include as many different herbs and spices as you can. Many of them can have powerful beneficial effects on your health. 23. Take Care of Your Relationships
The best approach is to go to a gym and lift weights, but doing body weight exercises can be just as effective.
Social relationships are incredibly important. Not only for your mental wellbeing, but your physical health as well.
21. Avoid Artificial Trans Fats Artificial trans fats are harmful, man-made fats that are strongly linked to inflammation and heart disease (87, 88, 89, 90).
Studies show that people who are close with friends and family are healthier and live much longer than those who are not (95, 96, 97).
It is best to avoid them like the plague.
24. Track Your Food Intake Every Now and Then
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The only way to know exactly what you are eating, is to weigh your foods and use a nutrition tracker like MyFitnesspal or Cron-ometer. This is important to know how many calories you are eating. It is also essential to make sure that
you’re getting in enough protein, fiber and micronutrients. Studies show that people who track their food intake in one way or another tend to be more successful at losing weight and sticking to a healthy diet (98). Basically, anything that increases your awareness of what you are eating is likely to help you succeed. I personally track everything I eat for a few days in a row, every few months. Then I know exactly where to make adjustments in order to get closer to my goals. 25. If You Have Excess Belly Fat, Get Rid of it Not all body fat is equal. It is mostly the fat in your abdominal cavity, the belly fat, that causes problems. This fat builds up around the organs, and is strongly linked to metabolic disease (99, 100). For this reason, your waist size may be a much stronger marker for your health than the number on the scale. JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
Cutting carbs, eating more protein, and eating plenty of fiber are all excellent ways to get rid of belly fat (101, 102, 103, 104). This article lists 6 evidencebased ways to lose belly fat. 26. Don’t go on a “Diet” Diets are notoriously ineffective, and rarely work well in the long term. In fact, “dieting” is one of the strongest predictors for future weight gain (105). Instead of going on a diet, try adopting a healthier lifestyle. Focus on nourishing your body, instead of depriving it. Weight loss should follow as a natural side effect of better food choices and improved metabolic health. 27. Eat Eggs, and Don’t Throw Away The Yolk Whole eggs are so nutritious that they’re often referred to as “nature’s multivitamin.” It is a myth that eggs are bad for you because of the cholesterol. Studies show that they have no
effect on blood cholesterol in the majority of people (106). Additionally, a massive review study that included 263,938 individuals found that egg consumption had no association with the risk of heart disease (107). What we’re left with is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet, and the yolk is where almost all of the nutrients are found. Telling people to throw away the yolk is among the worst pieces of advice in the history of nutrition.
Causes of White Spots on Teeth Are you worried that you have noticed few white spots on your teeth in the morning? I know, now you just want to know what causes white spots on the teeth. Actually, there are various reasons due to which a person can develop white spots on the teeth and the reasons also vary from person to person. Some of the common causes due to which JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
a person can develop white spots on the teeth are given below. Let’s read to know about them.
Fluorosis: It is a condition which damages the enamel of the teeth and cause white spots on them. This condition occurs due to the excessive consumption of fluoride by the children before the full development of the teeth. It is the most common cause of white spots on teeth. Excessive Calcium Secretion: The body produces excessive calcium during the growth of the teeth and this excess calcium affects the enamel and cause white spots on the teeth. Loss of Mineral: White spots can also appear on the teeth due to loss of mineral in the teeth, which is known as hypocalcification while the white spots on the teeth are known as hypoplasia. Acidic Fruits and Drink: The excessive consumption of acidic fruits and drinks damages the enamel of the teeth, thus causes white spots on the teeth.
Acidity: If you are suffering from frequent acidity problems, then your teeth are vulnerable to get white spots on them. Dry Mouth: It also causes white spots on the teeth. In this condition, the mouth does not produce enough saliva to neutralize the pH level of the body. As a result, the acidproducing bacteria become active and cause white spots on the teeth. Poor Oral Hygiene: If you do not clean your teeth properly, then plaques get formed on your teeth, which dissolve the teeth enamel and cause white spots on the teeth. Braces on the Teeth: Wearing braces for a longer period of time also causes white spots on the teeth. While wearing braces on the teeth, you have to take extreme care of the dental hygiene. The lack of oral hygiene makes road for plaque built up on the teeth and when you will remove the braces, you will find white spots on the teeth, which most of the times lead to tooth decay.
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Genetic Disorder: Sometimes genetics plays a major role in creating white spots on the teeth. Home Remedies to Get Rid of White Spots on Teeth Who doesn’t want to flash that beautiful smile with a set of bright white teeth? But what can be done when you have white spots on the teeth. It mars the appearance of the face and affects your self-confidence to smile at the public place. One thing you can do. You can go to the dentist to make your teeth spot free and bright. But, it is very expensive. Yes, you can go for the OTC drugs to get rid of those unpleasant white spots from your teeth. But again these drugs bring with them many side effects, which can further damage your teeth. Are you worried now to think how to get rid of white spots on teeth? Do not worry as there are various treatments that use natural ingredients to treat this dental problem.
Let’s have a look at the home remedies to remove white spots on teeth! Baking Soda to Remove White Spots on Teeth Baking soda is one of the most effective ingredients to remove white spots from the teeth. The alkaline nature of baking soda helps to remove the plaques as well as the white spots from the teeth. It releases free radicals when it comes in contact with water. This process helps remove the stains or white spots on the teeth that occurs due to consumption of various types of food and tobacco. Method 1: Baking Soda and Water Get this: Baking soda –2 tbsp Toothbrush – 1 Water – 1 tbsp Do this: 1. Take your toothbrush and wet it with water. 2. Now, dip the wet toothbrush in the baking soda properly so that the bristles will be coated fully with the baking soda.
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3. Brush your teeth with this baking soda dipped toothbrush at least for 2 minutes. 4. Follow this process two times a week to get rid of white spots on teeth. Note: You may experience a tingling sensation when you will start brushing your teeth with baking soda, but there is nothing to worry about it. But if you get a burning sensation, then stop using it. Method 2: Baking Soda and Water Get this: Baking soda –2 tbsp Water – 1 glass Do this: 1. Add 2 tbsp of baking soda to the water and stir well. 2. Now use the baking soda water to rinse your mouth. 3. Rinse your teeth with normal water. 4. Use this baking soda water to rinse your mouth once a day to get rid of white spots on the teeth.
Baking Soda and Strawberry to Get Rid of White Spots on Teeth Strawberry is loaded with antioxidant properties and Vitamin C, which helps to remove the stains from the teeth. Get this: Ripe strawberry- 1 Baking soda- 2 tsp Do this: 1. Take 1 ripe strawberry and mash it properly to make a smooth paste. 2. Now, add the baking soda to it and mix well to form a paste. 3. Brush your teeth with this strawberry and baking soda paste for 2 to 3 minutes. 4. Rinse your teeth with normal water. 5. Follow this remedy at least once per week to get rid of white spots on the teeth. Baking Soda and Vinegar Toothpaste The use of baking soda along with the vinegar also helps to remove the white spots from the teeth. Get this: JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
Vinegar – 1 tsp Baking soda – 2 tsp Do this 1. Mix both the vinegar and baking soda to form a smooth paste. 2. Brush your teeth with this paste for 2 to 3 minutes. 3. Rinse your mouth with normal water. 4. Follow this remedy twice per week till you remove the white spots from your teeth completely.
Baking Soda with Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen peroxide offers whitening and bleaching effects when used on teeth. So the combination of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide works well to remove white spots from teeth. Get this: Hydrogen peroxide – 1 tbsp Baking soda – 1 tbsp Toothbrush -1 Do this: 1. Dip your toothbrush first in hydrogen peroxide. 2. Again dip it in baking soda. 3. Now, brush your teeth for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Rinse your mouth and teeth with normal water. 5. Use this remedy once or twice per week to reduce the white spots on the teeth. Baking Soda, Peppermint Extract and Glycerin Loaded with antibacterial and antiseptic properties, peppermint oil controls the plaque formation on the teeth, one of the main causes of tooth discoloration. Apart from that it also adds a nice flavor to the mixture. The use of glycerin also helps to make the teeth stain-free. Get this: Baking soda – 6 tsp Glycerine – 4 tsp Salt – ½ tsp Peppermint extract – 2 to 3 drops A small bowl Do this: 1. Take the baking soda and glycerine in a small bowl. 2. Add 2 to 3 drops of peppermint extract oil and salt to it. 3. Mix all the ingredients well to make a smooth paste.
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4. Now apply the paste to your teeth and brush your teeth for 2 to 3 minutes. 5. Use this remedy twice per week to remove white spots from the teeth. Baking Soda and Toothpaste: Brushing your teeth with baking soda and your regular toothpaste can also do wonders to remove white spots on the teeth. Get this: Baking soda – 1 tsp Your regular toothpaste Do this: 1. To brush your teeth in the morning take the required amount of your toothpaste in your toothbrush. 2. Sprinkle 1 tsp of baking soda on the toothpaste. 3. Now brush your teeth with this baking soda coated toothpaste for 2 minutes. 4. Rinse your mouth with normal water. 5. Follow this process once or twice a week to remove white spots from your teeth totally. Note: Although baking soda has numerous benefits to remove white spots from the teeth, but
you should limit its use. You should restrict its use maximum twice per week; otherwise it may damage your teeth enamel. Lemon to Remove White Spots on Teeth We know that lemon is used for various skin care remedies to give a blemish-free skin. But do you know that lemon can also be used to treat white spots on teeth? Yes, it can. Lemon has citric content in it, which helps to remove the white spots from the teeth. Method 1: Lemon and Water Get this: Lemon juice – 1 tbsp Water – 1 cup Do this: 1. Take 1 cup of water and add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to it. 2. Stir the lemon juice nicely and use this concoction as a mouth wash. 3. Use this mouthwash daily once to get rid of white spots on teeth. Method 2: Lemon and Salt
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Application of salt along with lemon juice also helps you remove white spots from the teeth. Additionally it will also prevent bad breath and make the gums stronger. You should use sea salt in this remedy as it is full of with minerals, which is beneficial for the teeth and the gum. Get this: Lemon juice 1 tbsp Sea salt – 1 tbsp Do this: 1. Mix both the lemon juice and sea salt. 2. Now apply the mixture on your teeth. 3. Rub it on your teeth for few minutes. 4. Rinse your teeth and mouth with normal water 5. Follow this process at least once in the morning to get rid of white spots on teeth. Basil to Remove White Spots on Teeth The holy basil works great to fix white spots on teeth. With natural teeth whitening capabilities, basil also treats bleeding gum and bad breath issues.
Method 1: Dried Basil Leaves Get this Basil leaves – a handful Do this. 1. Take the basil leaves and clean them with water. 2. Dry them in the sun. 3. When the leaves are dried completely, make the powder of it. 4. Brush your teeth with this powder to get rid of white spots on the teeth. Method 2: Basil Leaves and Mustard Oil Mustard oil not only helps to clean the teeth but also strengthens the gum and teeth. It is also used to treat toothache problems. Get this: Basil leaves: 5 to 6 Mustard oil – 1 tsp Do this: 1. Crush the basil leaves and mix with the mustard oil. 2. Brush your teeth with this mixture for 2 minutes with the help of your finger. 3. Clean your mouth and teeth with normal water. 4. Following this remedy regularly will help you to
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remove white spots on the teeth. Margosa (Neem) to Remove White Spots on Teeth The astringent properties of margosa help to remove the white spots on the teeth. Apart from that it also takes care of the dental health. Its antibacterial property kills the bacteria and treats various other teeth problem like bad breath, bleeding gum, toothache, etc. Get this: Margosa oil: 2 to 3 drops Your regular toothpaste A small bowl Do this: 1. Take the required quantity of toothpaste in a small bowl. 2. Add 2 to 3 drops of margosa oil to it and mix well. 3. Now brush your teeth with this margosa mixed toothpaste to get rid of white spots on your teeth. 4. Clean your teeth with normal water Note: You can also use margosa twigs to brush your teeth or else
can chew some tender margosa leaves in the morning. It will also help to fix white spots on teeth. Banana Peel for Removing White Spots on Teeth Loaded with minerals like magnesium, manganese, and potassium, banana peels remove white spits from the teeth effectively. It works by penetrating deep into the teeth. Get this: Ripe banana – 1 Do this. 1. Remove the peel of the ripe banana. 2. Rub the peel on the teeth for 2 minutes. 3. Leave it for 15 minutes, and then brush your teeth with your regular toothpaste. 4. Wash your mouth and teeth with normal water. 5. Following this process daily will fix the white spot problem on teeth. Turmeric to Fix White Spots on Teeth Turmeric is very well known for its stain-removing properties. And here regarding the white spots on the teeth, it can be used JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
along with lemon juice and salt o remove it. Get this: Turmeric powder – 1 tsp Salt – ½ tsp Lemon juice – 1 tsp Do this:
1. Mix all the ingredients well to make a smooth paste. 2. Apply this paste on your teeth. 3. Rub this paste for at least 2 minutes with the help of your fingers. 4. Rinse your mouth with clean water. 5. Apart from whitening your teeth, it also strengthens your teeth. Oil Pulling With Coconut Oil to Remove White Spots on Teeth Coconut oil contains lauric acid, which helps to remove the white spots on the teeth. In addition to that it also nourishes the teeth and makes it stronger. It also removes the plaque. Get this:
Coconut oil – 2 tbsp Do this: 1. Put 2 tbsp of coconut oil in your mouth. 2. Now swish the oil in your mouth for 10 minutes. 3. Spit the oil and wash your mouth with warm water. 4. If you follow this process every day morning, you will be successful in removing the spots from your teeth.
3. Brush your teeth for 2 minutes. 4. Wash your teeth and mouth with normal water. 5. You can see the difference regarding the removal of white spots from your teeth with the regular use of activated charcoal powder. Note: In the place of charcoal you can also use ashes of burnt rosemary.
Charcoal for White Spot Removal from Teeth
Make Remineralizing Toothpaste At Home to Remove White Spots on Teeth
One crazy remedy is to use activated charcoal to remove white spots on teeth. You might think how can be the ingredient which stains everything, useful in removing the white spots from your teeth. But, to your surprise it works wonders to remove white spots from the teeth. Get this: Activated charcoal powder – 1 tbsp Toothbrush Do this: 1. Wet your toothbrush with water. 2. Dip the bristles with the activated charcoal powder. JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
The necessary ingredients in this homemade toothpaste, such as baking soda, calcium powder, xylitol, coconut oil, castile soap makes it effective to remove the white spots on the teeth as well as strengthening it. The calcium content in it will make the teeth stronger; baking soda will remove the stains; Xylitol powder will give a taste to the toothpaste; loaded with many minerals, diatomaceous earth will promote the remineralization process of the teeth; and the coconut oil with its anti-bacterial properties will
protect as well as prevent white spots on teeth.
Other Remedies to Remove White Spots on Teeth
Get this: Coconut oil – 4 tbsp Baking soda – 3 tbsp Diatomaceous earth (optional) – 1 tbsp Xylitol powder (optional) – 3 tbsp Peppermint oil – 2 to 3 drops Calcium powder – 5 to 6 tbsp A small bowl Do this: 1. Take diatomaceous earth, calcium powder, coconut oil, peppermint oil, Xylitol powder, and baking soda in a small bowl and mix well. 2. Keep stirring the mixture to get the required consistency. 3. You can store the mixture in a small jar. 4. Use this mixture to brush your teeth daily. 5. After few days, you will notice that the white spots on the teeth have reduced to a great extent.
Apart from the home remedies that are described in detail to get rid of white spots on teeth, there are also few other remedies that you can use to remove as well as prevent white spots on teeth.
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Strawberries: Rich in Vitamin C content, strawberry acts a natural teeth cleanser. Crush 2 to 3 ripe strawberries to make a paste. Gently brush your teeth with this strawberry paste with the help of your finger. Following this process two to three times will help remove the white spots on the teeth. Apples: Apple contains malic acid and fiber that help to remove the stains from the teeth. Also, apple consumption increases the saliva production, which effectively prevents white spots on teeth. So eating one apple per day can definitely help you to fix this white spot issue on the teeth effectively. Orange Peel: Not only lemon juice and strawberries but also orange peel is rich in Vitamin C, which treats as well as prevents white spots on teeth. Direct rubbing of the orange peel on the
white spots can also remove it. You can also use dried orange peel powder for the same purpose. Raw Carrots: Chewing raw carrots everyday will also help you remove the plaques from the teeth. It also maintains acidalkaline balance in the mouth and kills bacteria. Citrus Fruit Consumption: The consumption of citrus fruit, such as orange, lemon, and pineapple can also help to maintain the whiteness of the teeth by removing the white spots from it. The consumption of such fruits promotes saliva creation in the mouth, which in turn removes the stains and white spots on teeth. Apple Cider Vinegar: Gargle daily with 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar mixed with 1 glass of water. It not only will remove the white spots but also kill the bacteria and treat the bad breath problem. Raisins: The consumption of raisins removes the plaques from the teeth. Its consumption also creates move saliva, which helps to prevent white spots on the teeth.
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How to Prevent White Spots on Teeth It is equally important to take proper care so that the white spots on the teeth will not occur again. So follow the tips that are mentioned below to prevent it. 1. After every meal, clean your mouth as well as your teeth properly. It will help to remove the food particles that got stuck between the teeth. 2. Maintain a good oral hygiene. Brush your teeth twice a day. Using a fluoride rinse helps to keep your teeth clean. 3. Go to a dentist in every six months for a regular dental check-up. 4. Avoid the intake of more acidic food and drink that damages your enamel. 5. If you wear braces, then take extra care to clean your teeth properly. 6. Ensure to take food with sufficient calcium content to protect your teeth from tooth decay as well as white spots on teeth.
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How To Be a Man Magnet and Be Irresistible To Men Men are competitors by nature, while we love to be pursued. They love their ‘guy time’. They show us what they like right off the bat, and we analyze, obsess and talk our relationships to death. So, if telling your guy how he ‘should’ act and behave isn’t working—that is, he’s not responding to you when you order him or nag him to do JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
something— he’s telling you right in that moment what he wants. It’s not complicated, and it’s not meant to be tricky. Take him for what he is and who he is, and you will begin to have a better, more satisfying relationship than ever before! Here are some tips to help you move in the right direction and release those expectations that are blocking you from a happier relationship:
• Realize how much he loves you for you. Do you want to prevent feelings of resentment in your relationship? This one mentality move will save you from hours of agony, and months of arguing—simply reciprocate how he treats you in the most loving and understanding way possible! • Think about it like this—would you tolerate a guy who disrespected you or ignored your needs? Would you fall head over heels for a man who didn’t make you feel like a gorgeous woman? Would you be turned on to someone who didn’t add to your life in a positive way? Begin thinking about men from his point of view and your entire love life will drastically change—without a doubt. Do you appreciate your guy’s manly shoulders, his wacky sense of humor or his work ethic? And—do you tell him, or even better yet, show him how much you love every inch of his body, mind and soul? (He needs
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positive feedback as much as you do!) I saw these very funny (but very honest and true) tweets from random guys answering the question: “Why are you single?” Here were some of their answers: • “I’m single because I have a great jawline that no one notices”; • “Dating scares me, and giving someone my heart terrifies me.” • “Women totally terrify me; I don’t know how to get to know them on a friend level, let alone on a flirtation or boyfriend level. Every relationship I’ve had has ended because while she loved the way I made her feel, she didn’t love the person I really was. She wanted to change me.” The funny, kind and thoughtful guy you’re with (or if you’re single, soon will be with) deserves respect, love and adoration. If you’ve found a great guy, he’s not asking for much. He’s simple.
He has basic needs with the biggest one being this: “Love me for me, and don’t try to change me.”When you keep this in mind, you’ve got relationship satisfaction and understanding men locked up!
And then presto! He’ll feel comfortable and freakin’ great with the company he surrounds himself with, which is YOU! By dinnertime, he’ll have opened up and spilled more details about his day.
• Take him for face value. It’s easy to worry or obsess over what your guy could be thinking, is probably thinking or hopefully thinking about you, your body, or your future together. But here’s the thing—when you get intense and contemplative about your relationship, he can most likely feel it. While he’s not a mind reader, he can feel the intensity, the pressure and the expectations you’re putting on him. So, if he you ask him how his day was, and he tells you it “wasn’t bad, not too stressful,” leave it alone.
• Stop looking for the ‘hidden meaning’ in everything he says. If you understand men, that means that you don’t have an obsessive need to worry about what he’s thinking but not saying to you. It also means that you don’t feel like you have to look, feel and act perfect all the time, because you’re secure enough with yourself to show him who you really are—imperfections and all. So drop wondering what the hidden meaning really is in him—guys are simple. We’re the one who complicate things!
Take him and what he says for face value. Don’t keep probing him for answers—because once he has some downtime to relax, and isn’t interrogated or feel under the radar, he’ll know that you’re loving him for who he is.
• Enjoy bonding through activity, not ‘promises’. Whether you’re single and out at your favorite hot spot hoping to meet an amazing, funny guy, or you’re in a three year relationship, it’s easy
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to steer away from the moment and head straight into a ‘future’ mentality. I know because I’ve been there, and so have a ton of other woman I know personally. The thing is, if you’re obsessing over when he’s going to propose marriage, or when he’s going to suggest that the two of you move in together (and as each day goes by that he doesn’t, you’re getting ‘fed up’ with this amazing guy), you’re moving away from a deeper connection, and also into the dangerous ‘lost zone’. The ‘lost zone’ is when you’re thinking so much about your future with this one, special, amazing guy that you stop asking the right questions to yourself. In the ‘lost zone’, you stop asking yourself what you want, and if the guy you’re with is the guy truly right for you. So, if you’re solely focused on the thought, “When is he going to put a ring on it? Why hasn’t he asked me to marry him yet?” stop. Rewind, and recharge that JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
self-empowerment battery that you need to ask yourself what you want. What do you need? What makes you happiest? Then, start focusing on enjoying the moment—every moment that you, as a couple have, and enjoy the good stuff along the way. Strengthen your bond through activity (and I’m not solely talking about sex here). What’s really important aren’t those ‘promises’ of proposal, or meeting his parents, or hitting relationship milestone after relationship milestone. It’s learning and growing together as a couple through events and activities—taking a class together, training for an upcoming marathon, or taking a trip to a nearby city or town. None of these things cost much, and they can easily help you connect and enjoy the amazing guy you’re with (which can easily be forgotten when you’re obsessing over the future!
• Enjoy doing those things you love independently, then come home missing him! This last tip is the most practical and when you actually follow it and commit to it in your relationship, it can offer the most rewards! Here’s the thing—most guys have experienced a girlfriend or spouse (I’m not pointing fingers here) tell them what they can’t do. “You can’t go play golf today, I need help with household stuff,” or “You can’t go out with your buddies tonight, because I thought you would want to come home to me. I made special plans for dinner and rented that movie you love.” The thing is, whether you are a little bit guilty of making him feel guilty when he wants some time away, or you’ve completely ditched out on your friends for the man in your life, it’s not pretty. And when you ignore your life that existed before he came along (and don’t give him breathing room with his buddies from time JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
to time) your entire relationship can cause the both of you to feel like you’re suffocating. Everyone needs alone time—and goes just like the saying: “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” It’s true, and when it comes to your relationship, nothing will make him want to come home than the feeling that he’s free to go off, drink a beer or two with his buddies and have the trust from you that it’s totally ok for him to do so—no guilt trip attached.
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most – Marianne Williamson If you are a woman, chances are there are inner powers that you are not tapping to the maximum. You are attractive beyond measure, and the seductive power lies in you - within you waiting for you to realize, to strike.
So exactly what do men find attractive in women? Come with me. And don’t forget your notebook. Sense of Humor: Humor is attractive to both sexes. Yet it sends different signals. Women like men who make them laugh; men like women who laugh at their jokes. You know why humor is sexy? Funny people are intelligent, and intelligence is sexy. So ladies, chuckling once in a while can make you attractive. Dude, throwing in a joke is a plus. Hard to get: Ladies, take this to the bank: being too available turns off a guy. Generally, men know who requires a little effort, and who is available on short notice. Trust me there is nothing sexy about being within his reach. Dudes love and respect the women they find hard to get. Yet ladies need to tread this ground carefully to avoid sending the wrong signal. My take: inasmuch as you play hard to get the best way to play the game is affirming your enthusiasm about him- that is, if you like him already. Dump that flat ‘no’ for a seductive one. JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
Trust me, if the juice is worth the squeeze he will keep squeezing whether or not the game falls within the realm of moral fibre. Attractive personality: So your mate told you throwing tantrums is admirable? Unlearn that. Bad temper almost never earns you attention. Well, unless your goal is to date a cop – in a cell. Either way it stinks, but if you are persuasive enough, we can buy the idea of a bad PMS day. And be easy to get along with; shed that feeling of self-importance. The world can revolve without you, girl. Expendable. We all are expendable in some way. There is nothing sexy about narcissistic or bipolar personality disorder. No matter how sexy your exterior is, you will lose men to chicks with lovable interior. At the end of the day conscientiousness and altruism will attract more men than the bumpy chest.
Femininity: The long and short of this is embracing what you are: a woman. While it is ok to pull masculine stunts in the corporate world, femininity wins
big time in relationships. Ever heard of the line “strength of a woman”? Well, it is exactly that: strength. The power of femininity is incredibly soft but unfathomably effective. Perhaps the real strength is in your softness, your gentleness. Women who utilize this power are irresistible; they have men at their mercy. Girl, your wish is my command. She needs a man: Even Angelina Jolie needs a man beyond the corners of the silver screen. Don’t get it twisted, though. This does not necessarily mean you should play a damsel in distress. Neither does it give you a ticket to the rooftop to lay yourself bare and shout under the protective bubble of ‘every woman needs a man’. Nope. Let’s be honest: it is not that protective. Can’t protect you from STIs now, can it? It’s about being feminine; letting your man feel needed in the house. Let him fix the socket for you, or the broken closet door. This gives him the perfect opportunity to be what he is: a man. And it makes him need to shorten his outs with the boys. We want to JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
feel wanted; we are at your disposal. We are the men. Check that.
Style: Each of us has their own style. Which is yours? How do you behave around men? How do you respond when they advance? Well, honest answers to these questions explain why you end up on the list A or B. And the need for replacement, or lack thereof. So please stop whining and change your style, will you? Then, and only then, you will stop posing, “When did I stop being good enough?” Dressing: Girl, you outfit matters. Dress well and show us just enough skin to elicit our curiosity. Am not asking you to walk around in strings. Please, a city centre is not a sandy beach. Too much skin will only earn you a ticket to the attention seeker’s club. Too bad. Be judicious my dear, be judicious. Voice: In your voice lies real power, the real magic. You can use it to indulge, to captivate, and to entice. You can achieve this end by maintaining a sexy, soft and slow voice. A loud and
squeaky voice is unpleasant. Excuse me, I listened to enough hornbills on my way already. I want to hear that slow and soft voice, I want to be carried away by its aphrodisiac effect. I want to be hypnotized, charmed. Oh, my Aphrodite. Are you there? HOW TO BE IRRESISTIBLE TO MEN A big question that many women badly want the answer to is: “how to be irresistible to men?” What will make you as a woman so alluring that men start to sit up and take notice of you in a way that they never have before? Well … I as a man know very well the answers to this question (as do most men, but they won’t all be able to put it into words). The good news is that today I’m going to share some very big pieces of the puzzle.
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Many men will probably be upset though that I have disclosed these secrets and many women wouldn’t be happy either that you will have an unfair advantage over them. These things are not the kind of lightweight suggestions on how to be irresistible to men that other websites come up with such as, “have a wonderful sense of humor” and “be healthy” (which in practice don’t really work). I can assure you that the things I’m about to reveal about how to be irresistible to men are the real deal. Put them into practice and you’ll get the attention of men in a big way! Anyway, here they are: 1. Look Your Best You as a woman don’t need to have supermodel looks to be irresistible to men (as I explain in detail here:What Men Find Attractive).
However, this is noexcuse to be lazy and not take care of yourself. What you do need to do is become the best looking “you” that you can be. And while having natural good looks may be a slight advantage, other factors which I am about to mention are far more important than physical beauty. A few suggestions that I have are: grow your hair to at least shoulder length hair (and ideally longer) if you can (most men prefer this to shorter hair – which appears more masculine); don’t wear too much make-up (this JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
makes you appear fake and look like you’re trying to hide something); work out at the gym (both weights and cardio) to keep yourself toned; and dress attractively, but not “sexy” (otherwise men will have trouble seeing you as anything other than a piece of meat). 2. Like Who You Are (ie. Have High Self-esteem) It is extremely important that you like the person who you are, despite any shortcomings that you may have (everyone has some).
Your opinion of yourself comes through very clearly to every person that you interact with through your facial expressions, your body language, how you move, your emotions, and in the energy that you convey generally. Men want to be around women who like themselves and feel secure. They don’t want to be around women who are painfully shy, extremely self-conscious, and those who put themselves down all the time and have to be constantly reassured etc. I can tell you that averagelooking women who like themselves can appear very
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attractive to a man, while very good-looking women who don’t like themselves can appear very unattractive. Liking yourself is a decision that you can make at any time. It does not need to depend on an ideal set of circumstances (eg. having the perfect body). It comes from being able to focus on your good points instead of your bad points, and also from living consistently with your beliefs and values.
3. Be Confident Confidence is an incredibly attractive quality to a man, which tends to come largely from liking yourself. In a nutshell, confidence is a set of beliefs around how everything in your life is going to work out for you. Confident people believe that other people are going to like them and that when they try to do something it is going to be successful. As a result, they have few worries and feel free to take risks. In terms of men, confidence manifests by having a default setting that every man is attracted to you, even though they won’t all show it. Also, you feel free to flirt with men and show your interest in them – unreciprocated interest and rejection do not JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
affect you (it is their loss, not yours).
4. Be Feminine This is probably the most important point, however I have left it until now because it depends on the points above to a large degree. Femininity is what attracts masculine men to you – far more than having model looks ever will. The quality of femininity is very hard to define, but I will give you a list of words and phrases that encapsulate it: love, vitality, happiness, joy, freedom, carefree, spontaneous, beauty, light, radiance, warmth, in harmony with nature, nurturing, kindness, noncompetitive, cooperative, supportive, follower, and willingness to
surrender to the masculine.
Most intelligent men who are secure in themselves love the quality of intelligence in a woman – they want someone who is their intellectual equal, not some “dumb blonde”. But your intelligence must be used in a cooperative way (eg. to help achieve common goals), rather than competitively (eg. to win arguments and prove him wrong).
Notice though that I never mentioned weakness, which is neither feminine, nor attractive to men. Men are most attracted to women who are their equal in every respect (other than physical strength), but who will let them be the man and lead. 5. Be a Happy, Fun Person Men love women who are happy, fun and smile a lot. These things lift them up and add significant value to their lives. On the other hand, men don’t want to be around unhappy, depressed, tense, angry and moody women. 6. Be Intelligent
7. Be Real Let go of the false persona that you are putting on to protect yourself and instead show the real you! I am not saying that you have to wear your heart on your sleeve or tell everyone your deepest and darkest secrets. What I am telling you though is to remove the social mask that you put on around people who you want to impress – you know what I mean. They can tell that you are not being authentic with them, and this makes you appear less trustable, especially to men.
7 Oral Sex Tips GUARANTEED To Rock Her Ever-Loving World
Here are 7 tips to help you quickly become an oral expert: Tip #1: Spread the love. She loves it when you focus your attention on the clit. However, if you focus all your attention on one spot, it gets super sensitive bordering on painful. Mix it up! Use your entire tongue. Make it flat. Make it pointy. Make it soft. Make it rigid. The clitoris has 8,000 nerve endings, and you can stimulate them all! Tip #2: Start off slow. This is not fast food. This is a gourmet restaurant and she wants you to savor every moment. Kiss and nibble her inner thighs, use your lips or your breath on her labia. She feels every little nuance, and it all feels very, VERY good. Tip #3: Skip the porn tricks. Guys, she is a regular, everyday woman. She is NOT a porn star. Plus, she can tell when you’re using Howard Stern’s alphabet technique (I KNOW JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE
you can be more creative than that!). Rather than trying something you saw on the boob tube, keep it simple. Try swirling your tongue around her clitoris in small circles, clockwise and then counter-clockwise. You’ll find the right spot, guaranteed. Tip #4: Forget the game plan. If you come to the bedroom with a super specific end goal, say giving her a squirting orgasm, it can be a turn-off. Why? Because the moment it becomes goal-oriented rather than pleasure-oriented, she loses interest. Plus, she’ll feel like something is wrong with her if you try really hard and she just can’t get there. If you want her to be comfortable with squirting, try not to focus on it too much. She wants to get lost in the moment, not feel like you are trying to turn her into your favorite webcam girl. Tip #5: Remember the golden rule. Think of all of the things you love when she goes down on you. Do you love gentle sucking? Nibbling? Light teeth? Deep suction? Great – maybe she does too! GENTLY try those techniques on her clitoris. After
all, it is essentially a small penis with double the nerve endings. Tip #6: DON’T forget the fingers! Once she is good and warmed up, get in there with your fingers! Many women enjoy one or two fingers inside their vagina while you kiss and suck on her clitoris. You may find her thrashing around in your bed from a blended orgasm when try this technique. Just be sure your fingers are very clean and that you have filed down any rough nail edges (see Tip #2 — she feels EVERYTHING down there). Tip #7: Get INTO it! If she senses you're feeling the least bit obligated or bored, she will shut down. Please be aware of how vulnerable she may feel lying there with her legs spread and try to be very complimentary and enthusiastic. I promise it will pay off — that little extra effort can turn a self-conscious woman into the lusty, naughty woman you’ve always wanted.
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