Natural tips for beautiful u

The 7 Secrets of How to Get Rid of Acne Scars...

2011-07-05T09:23:00.000-07:00

The 7 Secrets of How to Get Rid of Acne Scars...

1. Lemon Juice Facial. Simply take a cotton ball, dab it with some lemon juice, then start massaging your acne scars thoroughly. The acidity will soften the skin and reduce the appearance of the scars. Let it stay on for about 20 minutes and then wash it away with warm water.

2. Tomato Face Mask. Yet another simple home acne remedy that can help to get rid of acne scars. Simply take a tomato, slice it in two, and then start rubbing your scars with one of the halves. This has a 2 prong effect, which is to lighten the scars and increase skin elasticity. Wash it away after 20 minutes.

3. Egg Whites. Use a cotton ball to massage egg white into your skin. The whites of an egg have very powerful healing qualities which can help to heal your scarring and make it significantly less visible.

4. Cucumber Juice. This is a great technique for reducing inflammation and increasing elasticity. Since there is no acidity in cucumber juice, there is no need to wash it off immediately. Leave it on and be sure to repeat this remedy daily.

5. Baking Soda Remedy. An excellent and very popular method for how to get rid of acne scars naturally, as it helps to unclog your pores, it kills acne causing bacteria, and it even helps to exfoliate the skin. Simply combine water and baking soda and mix it thoroughly into a paste. Apply this mixture to your acne scars and let it sit for about 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse and wash your skin well. Use this technique twice daily.

6. The Honey Rub. An excellent way to smooth out the skin and clean your pores. Use warm-hot water to clean your face, then quickly pat the skin dry. This will open up the pores and allow the honey to get in there. Apply the honey liberally to the areas affected by acne scars AND all around these areas too.

Wait for about 20 minutes, then wash your face again with warm-hot water. Dry your face for a second time and then rub an ice cube all over your skin, thereby closing the pores. This technique, like any other, won't completely get rid of acne scars all on it's own, but it will greatly help if you include it in your routine.

Source: http://www.how-to-clear-acne.com/how-to-get-rid-of-acne-scars.html

Long walks help in delivery

2011-01-10T08:06:00.001-08:00

I've jus learned from my friend Tat walking actually helps a great deal in her delivery . She used to walk all the way along the Singapore - Johor bridged to get to work twice a day . And yes we'll be thinking she got to be mad .. But the fruit is all her 5 kids were delivered without a single pain... All she felt was sone tickling n yeah she felt it's time to go hospital. Hmmm hard work always have it's one sweet benefits at the end if the day :)

Face mask

2010-11-13T04:43:00.000-08:00

Aloe Vera Face mask

-Aloe Vera
-2 tsp turmeric powder
-3 tbs kafir lime juice
-grate the zest of the limes

mix and apply. after dry, wash with cold water and feel the freshness.

Benefits of other face mask

*Rose petal - tones and revitalizes the skin and makes skin soft and healthy
*Papaya - absorbs excess sebum, open the pores, detoxify the skin and leaves the skin smooths and also fresh and tight.
*Multani with Lemon - removes dirt, grime and excess oil to deep cleanse pores and brighten complexion
*Cologen - firming, minimize and pigmentation, repair wound and scar
*Rose - rejuvenate cell, refreshing dull and tired looking skin
*Lavender - soothing and relaxing
*Lycopen/tomato - remove dead cells , anti-oxidants
*Aloe - intensive moisturizing repairing

How to seal a bag and make it air-tight!

2010-11-10T05:54:00.001-08:00

Very good idea for picnics!!!

The guy who first thought of the idea must be given an award for originality!!!
Wow, what a fantastic idea! Do not have to grapple with rubber bands that are tied too tightly.

How to seal a bag and make it air-tight!

Cut up a disposable water bottle and keep the neck and top, as in photo.

Insert the plastic bag through the neck and screw the top – to seal.

The bottle is made to be air-tight, such that water will not leak, the secret lies with the top and screw!

This is a great idea to share. Good for us and the environment too.

Steamed Orange for Cough

2010-11-10T05:50:00.000-08:00

Steamed Orange for Cough

> This method had been tested by many people. One of the best methods to
> stop cough.
>
> Cut off the top part of the orange, put some salt into the orange, and
> put back the top part. Steam it 10 minutes and eat all the flesh
> including the juice at the bottom of the bowl. Taste not very nice but
> cures your prolonged cough in days.

>
> I tried it before it works! My mom in law taught me when my son was
> coughing at night time but my method is without adding the salt. I
> just steamed it in the rice cooker. No harm trying!!!

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How to detect a HIDDEN CAMERA

2010-11-10T05:40:00.001-08:00

How to detect a HIDDEN CAMERA in changing rooms in garment shops & boutiques........
…In front of the changing room, take your mobile phone and make sure that your mobile can make calls.

Then enter into the changing room, and make a call.
If u can't make a call, there is a hidden camera.
This is due to the interference of fiber optic during the signal transfer
Please forward this to your friends to educate the public of this menace.

To prevent our innocent sisters and ladies from HIDDEN CAMERAS AND UNSOLICITED
STARRING ROLES IN PASAR MALAM VIDEOS .

Guys are u killing her????

2010-05-08T04:23:00.000-07:00

The most common libido killers are stress, children, relationship problems, physical injuries or lack of physical ability, and illness. Libido is fairly fragile at times and relies on many different human aspects -- emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual -- to work in harmony.

Psychological hindrances
Confidence: Confidence issues and stress are both major hindrances to a healthy sex life. Bad self-image is the worst offender, with weight issues topping the list. These are the women who always want the lights out and won't fully undress in front of you. It can take a long time for a woman to get comfortable in her own skin, and the best thing you can do is reassure her that she is beautiful and desirable. Find the parts of her you love (her brain as well as her body), and remind her how great she is as often as you like.

Stress: Most people are a little stressed, but when it starts to affect your sex life, it becomes a problem. Stress relief is in order here, but how that is achieved is up to you and her. Take the bull by the horns, and provide a relaxing massage and a bit of pampering -- this will go a long way. Just watch out if she is stressed and tired because a great massage may put her to sleep!

Anxiety: If she is anxious, she won't be randy. Along with stress, feeling anxious about sex for whatever reason (perhaps childhood abuse, rape or other fears) is a tragedy not only for your sex life, but for her whole life. She needs to figure out and overcome her reasons for feeling anxious, and the best thing you can do is support her. It won't be easy, but with good communication, it can be handled and eventually resolved.

Physical health
Lack of physical exercise: Women who exercise regularly have higher sex drives, and more often than not, their periods are less painful and PMS is a lot less severe or even nonexistent. In fact, if a woman does regular strenuous exercise (four times a week for about an hour), she is far less likely to suffer from hormone-induced problems. This happens because when the body is healthy, small chemical and hormone changes have the effect they're supposed to have -- preparing the body for pregnancy -- instead of causing major disturbances to chemicals in the brain and wreaking havoc on the body and mind.

It can be an extremely stupid thing to suggest to a woman that she exercise more, so by suggesting physical activities you can do together (like going for jogs or rollerblading), you are improving your own sex life (and overall health and happiness) as well as hers.

Poor diet
Diet plays a major role in painful periods, and in overall happiness and well-being. Her diet can be stopping her from feeling her best, so taking a good look at what goes in will help to determine what her body dishes out. After all, we are what we eat. Again, suggesting she stop eating crap food is going to land you in the dog house, so make these changes to your own eating habits so she doesn’t feel she is being picked on. Let her learn by your example. Swap the chips for a salad, the Coke for water, and both your energy levels will rise as a result. More energy for life means more energy for sex.

Toxic overload
If we don’t help our bodies clear out toxins, they will build up and give us zits, odors and low energy levels. Helping our bodies rid the toxins will make us feel better quite easily and quickly. Smoking, pollution, lack of exercise, bad diet, and being overweight all make us feel less stellar than we should, and these factors also kill our sex drives. The best ways to rid our bodies of toxins are to drink plenty of water and antioxidants like green tea, and get exercise.

PMT
PMT can affect her in the week or days before her period. All women experience premenstrual changes, but some have what is clearly defined as a serious problem. You probably know of women who suffer from PMT: they are the women you refer to as The Bitch or The Psycho. Their behavior is irrational, illogical, emotional, and fraught with tension and anxiety. One minute they may seem perfectly fine, and the next they are a raging maniac, crying, yelling, and being irritable.

This may be a bad time for trying to have sex, and saying something like, “Have you got your period?” will go over like a lead balloon. In saying this, sometimes increased premenstrual aggression means sex is especially vigorous and primal. Women are extra sensitive during this time because of high estrogen levels. The best way to deal with this is to avoid arguing back, and if you want to help fix the problem, encourage her to do some exercise and other stress-relieving activities (and yes, sex is one of these, but do try others).

Birth control
Oral contraceptive pill: The OCP is a small pill that controls the body’s hormones artificially to prevent pregnancy. The good news: The freedom gained from the pill is an aphrodisiac; knowing she won’t get pregnant is liberating, and definitely encouraging for both of you. The bad news: The pill can be dangerous for a woman’s libido. Her hormones are leveled completely (and artificially), which rules out the sexual peak at ovulation (most birth control pills force the body to skip ovulation) and just before her period. It effects the body by increasing the levels of something called SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin), which attaches itself to testosterone in her bloodstream, rendering it useless.

Testosterone is responsible for much of a woman's sex drive, so the loss of her already low levels is bad news. This can be a trade off, because we all love raw sex. Going off the pill may not be the best idea, so get her to ask her doctor for an alternative type of birth control.

Depo-Provera injection: This injection is a high dose of artificial progesterone. This tricks the body into thinking it is already pregnant, but progesterone inhibits the production of estrogen, which is essential for the health of her reproductive system and, therefore, essential to her sex drive. The lack of estrogen can cause a problem called atrophic vaginitis, which can make sex painful and cause serious and uncomfortable problems with the urinary tract, vagina and vulva.

This form of birth control has been linked with mental health issues, weight gain and vaginal problems that hinder sex by making it painful and uncomfortable. Aside from those symptoms, it decreases sex drive considerably in most women, which is obviously not good for you.

Implanon implants: Similar to Depo-Provera, this implant is a slow release of progesterone that can last in the body for up to three years.

The good news: Her sex drive may hit the roof (or the floor), taking you with it. If it works for her, it is a good (and sex-a-plenty) alternative to the pill. The bad news: This matchstick-size implant can wreak havoc with her body, resulting in a very high sex drive, but almost black-widow-like behavior (she'll hunt you down, screw you, then eat you alive). The side effects -- moodiness, obsessive behavior, acne, and depression -- can be very destructive. It also causes swelling of the brain. Every woman experiences different changes in libido, both positive and negative, while using this form of birth control.

Prescription drugs
Antidepressants: Some antidepressants can increase libido in women, while others, such as Prozac, reduce it significantly. There are some that have had fewer reported sexual side effects, so if one antidepressant doesn't work well, there are other options. Overall, antidepressants help encourage sex because she will be feeling better about life in general and will have more energy, but orgasm can often be delayed or not happen at all. In this case, good communication is essential because a chemistry problem can turn into a psychological problem very quickly. If you have to kiss and play around while she gets better, then so be it; pressure to have sex is also a libido killer.

Blood pressure drugs: Most blood pressure drugs kill a woman's sex drive, so other drugs may be prescribed to counter this. The doctor may try a few different types of blood pressure drugs to find one that won't affect her sex drive. The reason for the high blood pressure needs to be addressed so she can get back to full health, and easy ways to help this are encouraging exercise and good diet, and doing fun, stress-free activities.

Sedatives: Medications like Xanex, Diazepam and Valium are known to lower one’s sex drive and ability to be aroused. Occasionally, this may result in an inability to reach orgasm, which can be a terrifying and stressful experience. Most sedatives do exactly that -- sedate the body and mind. Having high energy levels and normal brain-body function is impaired significantly, leaving women feeling more like a lobotomized zombie than a sex goddess. It is hard to help things like this when the doctor seems to be in charge, and the reasons for being on sedatives are unique. Keeping the body as toxin-free as possible is always a good idea, so exercise, water and doing fun things will help her regain her health and well-being.

Other prescription drugs: Antihistamines can effect lubrication and cause drowsiness; antipsychotic, anti-seizure, anti-cancer, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can all effect libido in a negative way.

Recreational drugs
Ecstasy: This drug is great for making out, and her sex drive is likely to go through the roof when she’s on it since her body is in the best mood ever, and everything feels great. The negative effects of ecstasy use are the after-effects of low serotonin -- depression of normal body functions while the body realigns itself chemically and physically. Ecstasy is an aphrodisiac, but regular use is bad news.

Marijuana: Smoking pot has a depressant effect on the body, therefore, this drug is a libido killer. It also dries the vagina (and mouth) up, which is not helpful. If you want to have sex, don’t get her stoned.

Amphetamines (speed, crystal meth): Amphetamines are known to cause sexual dysfunction in both men and women. While speeding, sex is likely to be far from her (and your) mind, but talking a lot, and really fast, will not be.

Opiates (seroin, cocaine): Opiates are linked with the inability to orgasm and low sexual desire. Men may find they cannot get an erection, and women can have problems with moisture. Most people who use heroin say that sex is very low on the list of important things to do. Cocaine can be good for confidence, and sometimes increase sensations, but overall it is a slack aphrodisiac.

Illnesses and disorders
Thyroid: Problems with the thyroid directly affect hormones, which in turn wreaks chaos with a woman’s sex drive. It is one of the most undiagnosed problems with low sex drive because it is not really talked about as a symptom.

Adrenal glands: The adrenal glands are responsible for producing some of the testosterone in women, so when this gland is not performing to its peak, the amount of testosterone (the sex hormone) is lowered. This means she’ll experiences less desire to have sex at any time. This gland is what keeps a woman’s sex drive active after menopause (when the ovaries, which are responsible for the rest of the testosterone, cease to function).

Hysterectomy: The removal of the uterus (and sometimes the fallopian tubes and ovaries) effects women differently. In studies, half the women experienced an improvement in their sex lives, with 21% seeing a decrease in desire and enjoyment. This shows that it could go either way. Depending on the circumstances of the hysterectomy, there will be many other factors influencing her sexuality and well-being. Because of the low levels of testosterone, she may end up with other problems, like thyroid deficiency, low energy levels and moodiness.long live the libido

Defining the problem is the first step toward discovering why we’re not getting laid as much as we should be. Whether it's overuse of McDonald’s or overuse of ecstasy, everything we put inside us effects our bodies and, therefore, our sex drives. If you can find the real problem, you can fix it.

A word of caution: Approach things you think would benefit from a change with tact and sensitivity. You don’t want to be booted out onto the sidewalk with teeth marks on your neck.

To remove Black spots

2010-04-07T13:51:00.000-07:00

For Black Spots

-Make a paste with mehndi and oil and apply on the face

-Make a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and glycerin and apply it on the spots

-Apply the paste of turmeric and curry leaves on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.

-Apply a mixture of mehndi and turmeric. For a piece of turmeric, 2-3 leaves of mehndi are used
-Grind dried basil leaf, neem and mint (100 gm each). Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it in a paste form and apply it on the spots.

-Grind betel leaf and add a little coconut oil and apply it on the spots

-Soak a chappathi in milk overnight . Make it into a paste and apply it on black heads. Repeat for several days

-Make a paste of saffron and add some honey , apply it on the face to remove black spots.

-To remove black spots... apply a paste of turmeric and basil.

-To remove wrinkles on the face, apply a mixture of sandalwood powder, rosewater and glycerin. Wash with cold water after some time

Glowing Skin

2010-04-07T13:46:00.000-07:00

For Glowing skin

-A facemask of egg white and honey gently removes the tan from your face.

-Mix oats with honey, yogurt and ground almonds. Apply this in your face, leave it for five minutes and wash with lukewarm water.

-Cucumber is a natural cleanser. Mix cucumber juice with milk and use it instead of a cleanser.

-For oily skin, apply a mixture of grapes, lemon and egg white. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. While lemon acts as a natural cleanser, grapes will soften your skin and egg whites will tighten it. Don’t be alarmed if your skin tingles.

-Cut the lemon and rub the wedge all over your face. Leave it for about 20 minutes, then rinse off with cold water. This will refresh your face. Avoid doing this if you have dry skin.

-Mix honey, lemon and vegetable oil .This mixture is a good moisturiser for dry skin. Apply this mask for 10 minutes.

-Apply the mixture of honey and milk on the face . This will make your skin glow.

-Prepare a mask by mixing a slice of pumpkin with egg yolk and milk. Let this mask set on your face for 30 minutes for a glowing skin.

-Mix half-a-cup honey to your bath water for soft and smooth skin.

-For a soothing body pack, prepare a paste of mint leaves and almonds. Mix it with warm water and apply all over your body. Leave it till it dries and rinse with warm water.

-Buttermilk dabbed on skin for 15 minutes will soak up oil from your skin without drying it.
Carrot juice applied daily fades blemishes.

-For dark underarms and neck apply lemon juice mixed with cucumber juice and a pinch of turmeric daily. Leave this on for 20 minutes.

-For removing facial hair.. Apply a sticky paste of egg white blended with sugar and corn flour. When it dries, gently peel it off. Repeat this three to four times a week.

-Thin apple slices rubbed onto oily skin will help in controlling oily shine.

-For supple skin, apply a ripe smashed banana on your face for 20 minutes daily.

-Cauliflower juice applied on warts regularly will make them fall.

-For a fair skin, try this natural bleach. Mix orange peels (sun dried and powdered) with milk. Apply this paste for 25 minutes and wash off.

-Mix half teaspoon dried curry leaf powder with multani mitti (fullers earth) and apply on the face. Wash it after it gets dry.

-Apply the mixture of tomato juice and honey on the face and neck , wash it after 15 minutes.

-Apply the mixture of carrot juice and basin. Leave it till it dries and wash the face.

-Add two teaspoon of tomato juice with 4 teaspoon of curd and apply on the face.

-Add a pinch of yeast with 2 teaspoon of cabbage juice and apply.

-Mix 1 table spoon of barley powder with half teaspoon of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of honey.
Apply it on the face and wash after 20 minutes.

-Mix pineapple juice and carrot juice together and apply it on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.

-Mix vinegar and rose water in equal quantities and apply.

-Mix curd and cucumber juice and apply it on the face.

-Apply the mixture of coconut water and thick pineapple juice.

-Make a paste with 1/2 teaspoon of milk powder, 1/4 teaspoon of egg white and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and apply on the face.

-For dry skin, Make a paste with egg yolk, olive oil and lemon juice. Apply it on the neck and face, wash it out after 10 minutes.

-For oily skin, take a mixture of oatmeal and egg white and apply it on the neck and face

-For glowing skin, use basin or green gram powder mixed with milk instead of soap.

-Apply the mixture of raw turmeric and cream of milk on the face and wash it after 20 minutes. It will make your skin fair.

-Apply the mixture of honey, basin, cream of milk and olive oil as a face pack.

-Apply the paste of fenugreek with milk on the face and let it dry. Wash off with luke warm water.

-Make a paste of red sandal wood and apply it on the face every day for glowing skin.

-Make a paste with red sandal powder and coconut milk and apply on the face for soft skin.

How to Remove Sun Tan from Your Face Naturally

2010-04-07T13:40:00.000-07:00

Step 1
Take a table spoon of rice flour in a cup. Now add some amount of curd into it and make a thick paste. Apply it to your face evenly in circular motions and leave it for around 10 minutes. then wash off thoroughly. This is the best and most effective method to remove sun tan.
Step 2
Take around 10 ml of lemon juice in a cup and add equal amount of honey to it. Mix thoroughly and apply evenly to your face. Leave it on until it dries. Then wash off thoroughly. This is a proven method that lightens your skin and gets rid of sun tan well.
Step 3
But, the best way to get rid of sun tan is to prevent it! Always travel with a sun screen. This is the MOST effective way to avoid sun tan and keep your face beautiful.

Source: Ehow.com

How Can I Get That Garlic Smell Off My Fingers After I Chop Garlic?

2010-02-07T05:34:00.000-08:00

There are many suggestions for getting rid of that garlic smell. Some people suggest soaking the hands in lemon juice or vinegar for about five minutes and then washing with warm water and soap.
In all cases, if you’ve gotten garlic under your fingernails, you’ll have to use a good nailbrush, or the tines of a fork too or you won’t get the garlic smell off your fingers.

Another suggested method for getting rid of that garlic smell is to rub your hands with table salt, and then again, washing thoroughly with soap and water. This too may work, but salt, and lemon for that matter, will not be a good idea if you have small cuts on your hands. The old expression “rubbing salt into your wounds" applies.

Some people prefer to avoid the issue completely by using gloves when they prepare garlic. This can work well if you’re using rubber or latex gloves. Don’t get the ones with powder on them, as you may get a little latex in your food. Also avoid this method for keeping the garlic smell off your fingers if you are preparing food for anyone with latex allergies.

Probably the most common suggestion for getting the garlic smell off your fingers is to rub your hands against stainless steel after chopping garlic. While there are metal bars that you can purchase for this express purpose, a stainless steel knife, spoon, or sink will do! It's said that the molecules in stainless steel bond with the molecules of garlic left on your hands, effectively removing the garlic smell off your fingers.

cilantro or parsley---rub it between your fingers/hands

Usage of Sesame

2010-01-09T20:12:00.000-08:00

Sesame is used in villages for auspicious occasions, rituals, religious sacrifices and marriage ceremonies due to it's religious and mythological importance. It is included in the rituals of gods and in the death ceremonies of ancestors, and is supposed to protect from bad spirits and devils.This is the main reason that, even today, sesame laddu's (sweets) are prepared in villages on the auspicious day of Makara Sankranti (Winter Solstice, celebrated as a Hindu festival). On one hand this gives mental peace and on the other hand it grants a long and healthy life.Kinds of SesameApart from its religious significance, sesame is used as a medicine.

In Ayurveda, it is considered to be an extremely beneficial and strong medicine. It is a rainy season crop, and is mainly of three kinds: 1. black sesame 2. white sesame 3. red sesame.Black sesame contains the best qualities with respect to nutrition. White sesame possesses medium qualities and red sesame has no qualities at all.The most important specialty of sesame is that is contains four rasas (flavors), hot, bitter, sweet and pungent.

Qualities of SesameSesame is bitter in preparation, heavy for digestion, tasty, oily, hot, destroyer of phlegm - bile, provides strength and is beneficial for hair. Its lep (pack) is cold. It cures many diseases, dental and wind related problems, increases milk, fire and intelligence and decreases excess urination.Sesame in the Form of SweetsSesame is hot in nature and is therefore used for preparing sweets in winter season. Different types of sweets like gajak, laddu, revadi, etc. are made of sesame during the winter and protect us from cold. The chances of catching cold reduce if we eat these sweets.

Sesame laddu's are beneficial for those children who normally have the problem of bed-wetting in winters. Children having this problem should be given one sesame laddu each in the morning and evening. The bed wetting problem and the urge to urinate at small intervals also gets cured.Sesame is not just an eatable item, in Ayurveda it is considered to be a great medicine. Regular consumption of sesame protects from many diseases and general physical weakness. The patient develops a good and effective resistance power when compared to normal persons. In other words, the patients develop the capacity to fight against disease.

Medicinal Use of Sesame

Dental problem:
Sesame is extremely beneficial in case of loose teeth or the person is suffering from pyorrhoea and toothache. In such case, let the sesame oil remain in the mouth for 10 - 15 minutes and do gargles. This relieves toothache. Another instant remedy to cure toothache is to do gargles with hot sesame oil mixed with asa fetida and black cumin seeds.

Bleeding Dysentery:
Sesame is very beneficial for bleeding dysentery. Grind 20 gm of sesame and add 30 ml of goat's milk, this medicine gives relief in case of bleeding dysentery. Grind few sesame seeds and mix it with jaggery powder, let the child suffering with this problem lick it with honey, the child will get immediate relief. Grinded sesame mixed with butter also cures this problem.

Burns:
If any part of the body has burnt and the person suffers from extreme pain and burning sensation, then apply the lep (pack) of sesame, camphor and ghee on the affected area. This reduces the pain and burning sensation. Grind sesame with milk and apply the lep (pack) on the affected part, this will slowly reduce the burning sensation and the pain.

Impotency:
Consumption of sesame gives lot of strength and therefore it removes impotency. Boil 15 gm of sesame in 10 gm of Gokharu (briar) milk, this medicine taken regularly stops the secretion of vital humors of the body, reduces impotency and weakness. Regular consumption of this medicine for one month definitely cures the impotency.

Menstrual Cycle:
Consumption of Sesame can be very beneficial in case of severe pain during menstrual cycle or mild menstruation. Cook one tola (around 12 gm) sesame in 20 tolas (240 gm) of water and let it reduce to one-fourth of the quantity, remove it from flame and let it cool. Add jaggery in this syrup and consume it regularly every morning, this will cure the problem of mild or irregular menstruation. Add shakkar (jaggery powder) in sesame and barley powder and give this to a women who has delivered a baby, her bleeding will stop.

to look younger

2009-12-02T05:54:00.000-08:00

The foods that you put into your body will reflect both the size of your waistline and the amount of wrinkles on your skin. If you want to feed your skin delicious beauty, Burke suggests that you take a bite of these five succulent, skin-saving foods.

Fruit: Because fruit is mostly water, eating at least two to three servings daily keeps you hydrated, plus fruit contains natural sweetener (fructose) for energy and antioxidant vitamins and minerals that help combat free-radical damage. Some of the best are kiwi, fresh mango and citrus fruits.

Fish: Fatty fish contain antioxidant omega-3 fatty acids and are good sources of protein. Eat at least twice weekly.

Nuts: Walnuts, almonds, pistachios and hazelnuts are rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant that promotes immunity and good health.

Vegetables: Focus on deeply colored orange (sweet potatoes, squash, carrots) and deep green (broccoli, spinach, collards, kale) ones. They're full of vitamin A and C, antioxidant nutrients.

Whole Grains: These have fiber, which promote satiety.

fruits for face

2009-07-24T04:00:00.000-07:00

1. Remove skin debris with pumpkin filling and nutmeg. Get a can of pumpkin and keep it in the refrigerator. Take a scoop and mix it with a sugar honey exfoliant.

2. Apply cranberry juice as a cleanser. It's slightly acidic and has antibacterial properties, so it tones while cleansing at the same time.

3. Crush a peeled tomato, and spread it over your face. Tomatoes contain acids that balance the skin's pH levels and tighten pores.

4. Mash half a banana and rub it into clean, dry skin. Leave it on for five minutes. Then rinse well. This mask will leave your skin baby soft, plus the potassium in the bananas will help erase any circles under your eyes.

5. Mash half a ripe peach, and rub it into your face in a circular motion to bring out the glow.

Remedies for in-grown hairs

2009-07-17T12:23:00.000-07:00

Home remedy #1: Preventing ingrown hairs

You can prevent ingrown hairs in the first place by exfoliating your skin before shaving and every time you shower. You can use a loofah or sponge, but if you have delicate skin the abrasion can hurt your skin. Body scrubs are available at online stores, drug stores and department stores in every price range. The only problem is that the less expensive scrubs tend to use abrasive ingredients. Whipping up an all-natural and mild scrub is a home remedy to prevent ingrown hairs and it only takes only a few minutes. Hairchick’s favourite recipe includes baking soda. Just mix a teaspoon of baking soda with a tablespoon of liquid soap. Use your hands to spread this mixture over your body and then rinse off. You can also make a body scrub by mixing sugar with equal parts liquid soap.

Home remedy #2: Preventing ingrown hairs after shaving

After shaving, try using witch hazel (available at any health food store and some drug stores for a few dollars) to the skin. Applying an antiseptic can also help offset ingrown hairs by cleaning the area. Hairchick has a friend who crushes two aspirin in water and applies to the skin just after shaving. She swears this helps prevent ingrown hairs for her.

Home remedy #3: Getting rid of itchiness caused by ingrown hairs

If it’s too late and you already have ingrown hairs, you can reduce any itchiness you have by pureeing half a cucumber and adding 1/3 cup of milk. Mix the mixture and store (covered) in the fridge for a few minutes until cold. Soak gauze or a cloth in the mixture and apply for a few minutes to the irritated areas, then rinse off. This will not make the ingrown hairs go away, but it will take away the itchiness and irritation for a few minutes.

Home remedy #4: Facial ingrown hairs

If the ingrown hair is on your face, you can wait a day or two and then look at the hair in direct sunlight with the help of a magnifying mirror. If you notice a bit of hair sticking out, it is possible to remove the hair by plucking it out. You will need to clean the area scrupulously before and after tweezing. Tweezing will hurt far more than it usually does, so don’t bother if you have more than one ingrown hair on your face. Don’t even think of trying to yank ingrown hairs on other parts of your body - you’ll have a very hard time trying to see the hair properly. Hairchick suggests that you leave the hair alone if at all possible, and only resort to pulling it in case of a dire emergency - like an important event. Pulling at an ingrown hair can cause an infection and may lead to scarring, so it is not a technique to be taken lightly.

source:hairchick.com

Power Food .. must take

2009-07-15T11:19:00.000-07:00

1. Spinach:
This dark, leafy green vegetable is packed with vitamin C, beta carotene, vitamin A, fiber and some calcium and iron. These nutrients and potent antioxidants fight cancer and also boost immunity. Spinach is also a low-calorie food. There are not too many foods with this kind of "bang for your buck."

2. Berries:
These colorful fruits contain chemicals that act as antioxidants, believed by scientists to protect the body from the stresses of age and possibly reduce the risk of cancer. Seek out them out in the frozen foods section -- blueberries, strawberries, cranberries and blackberries. Top cereal, ice cream or yogurt with berries, or just eat them plain with a dollop of whipped cream. It will make you feel refreshed.

3. Salmon:
Fatty fish may not sound healthy, but study after study confirms that consumption of salmon lowers the risk of death from heart disease. It is indeed the fat -- in particular, the omega-3 fatty acids -- that help the heart by preventing sudden and fatal disturbances in heart rhythm.
You are less likely to die from a heart attack if you eat at least one serving of salmon or other fatty fish each week, according to the American Heart Association. Fresh fish might taste better, but canned salmon is also high in omega-

3 fatty acids.
It is also available in convenient pouches.

4. Nuts:
Almonds, peanuts, walnuts and hazelnuts are bite-size powerhouses of health-promoting substances that help prevent heart disease and cancer. High in monounsaturated fat, vitamin E, magnesium and fiber, a small, 1- to 2-ounce serving is all that is needed to provide health benefits. And because they have a high fat content, a small amount is surprisingly filling.

5. Beans:
Yes, they are starchy, but they are also a great source of protein, fiber, folic acid, zinc, magnesium and potassium. Drained and rinsed, canned beans are a great, inexpensive and convenient protein source. Mix them in with salads or soups.

6. Sweet Potatoes:
Too bad many of us eat them only on Thanksgiving. Sweet potatoes are among the most nutritious of vegetables since they are packed with disease-fighting beta carotene, fiber and other antioxidants. They are starchy, however, so use them in place of white potatoes, rice or other starches.

7. Tomatoes:
You say "tomato," I say "lycopene." This is the one vegetable where fresh is not as advantageous since the powerful antioxidants are more concentrated in cooked varieties. Keep canned tomatoes on hand to throw in with other vegetables or pair up with fish, chicken, pork or beef. 8. Low-Fat Milk or Yogurt: I rarely meet someone who gets the recommended amount of calcium in their diet. These dairy products are not that high in calories for the amount of calcium, protein and vitamins A and D that they contain. If you aren't a milk drinker, eat yogurt, low-fat cheese or at least get calcium supplements.

source : ediet.com

NUTRITION UPDATES

2009-07-15T11:09:00.000-07:00

TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!

INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.

ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).

ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish has omega oils, good for our immune system)

UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea..

BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.

BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple.

PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!!
Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue.

MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.

COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers cholesterol, too.)

COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your tummy.

BREAST CANCER? EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.

LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange vegetables.

ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.

DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)

CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.

BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.

HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.

HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.

Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our bodies)

Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.

Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, protecting our skin from those darn suv rays)

Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation.

Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes.. (also good for gas and indigestion)

Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those prostrate problems from invading their bodies..

5 diet mistakes to watch out

2009-07-15T11:04:00.000-07:00

1. Jilt the juice:
Although juice has more nutrition than soda, it's got the identical amount of calories per glass. Unless you're trying to gain weight, eat your fruit instead of drinking it. Eliminate one glass of juice per day and save around 150 calories.

2. Omit the oil:
Although olive oil is a better choice than mayonnaise or creamy salad dressings, all are very similar in terms of calories. Instead of adding ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) of olive oil to your tossed salad, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil with ¼ cup of balsamic vinegar and whisk in fresh or dried herbs like rosemary, basil and thyme and a dash each of salt and pepper. Eliminate 2 tablespoons of added olive oil and save around 240 calories.

3. Minus the mayo:
Log on to any of the major fast-food franchises that have Web sites (Burger King, McDonald's, Wendy's, etc.) and see what happens when you add and subtract mayonnaise. For example, on BK's site, a grilled chicken sandwich automatically comes slathered with mayo. Just "click" to leave it off and presto, watch the calories reduce. For every tablespoon of mayonnaise you eliminate from your meals, save 105 calories.

4. Boost the fiber:
Make an effort to eat raw, crunchy vegetables for a smart and filling snack, and to increase your intake of vegetables. You really can't eat too much of the crunchy stuff! Crunchy veggies are so full of fiber and water that a full cup of green beans, for example, has fewer than 40 calories.
Snack on raw carrots, celery, radishes, mushrooms, spinach and broccoli. If you like, lightly steam by cooking for a few minutes, covered, in the microwave and then sprinkle with just a bit of butter granules (no calories) or serve with tomato salsa. Eat as much as you like of raw or slightly steamed crunchy veggies!

5. Forget "Fried":
The difference between a fried chicken breast and a broiled one can trip you up if you're trying to lose weight. One "original" recipe KFC chicken breast has 370 calories. A Chick-fil-A chargrilled chicken sandwich has only 260 calories, and Boston Market does it right -- their quarter-rotisserie chicken (no skin) has only 240 calories. Forget the fried chicken and save 130 calories by opting for skinless breast.

Hot showers ..

2009-06-03T06:48:00.000-07:00

Hot showers calms out nerves down after a tiring day at work,
but it's not that healthy for our skin.

Hot showers can actually damage our skin by drying it out.

So what we can do is, have a hot shower but remember to slowly turn the water
heat from hot to cool.

With this the chillness will help to close the open pores due to hot water earlier.

Do apply lotions or vitamin oils after shower for maintaing a smooth and soft skin.

5 Ways to Clean Up Your Complexion

2009-05-09T19:44:00.000-07:00

1. Use a mint laxative to help clean and condition skin. Add a cup of the laxative (available at health food stores) to a small bowl of boiling water. Lean your head over the steam, placing a towel over your head to keep the steam trapped so that it will go right into your skin. Remain for 10 minutes. Then wipe off. Always start with clean skin.

2. Tighten pores by cutting half a cucumber and soaking in a tablespoon of witch hazel. Slide over skin after cleansing. Rinse.

3. Remove an overripe tomato's skin. Crush it slightly. Using a cotton ball, apply tomato pulp to a clean face. Leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Tomatoes contain oil-absorbing acids and natural exfoliants.

4. Mix one teaspoon of lemon juice with one half teaspoon warm water. Apply with a cotton ball to enlarged pores. Let set for five minutes, then rinse.

5. Never apply foundation over large pores. Close them with a toner, or apply oil-free moisturizer before foundation. This will allow the foundation to go over the pores and not clog them.

Source: eDiet.com

Eat 'n Lose: 10 Fat-Burning Foods!

2009-04-18T08:31:00.000-07:00

1. Grapefruit: The grapefruit diet is not a myth. Researchers at Scripps Clinic found that participants who ate half a grapefruit with each meal in a 12-week period lost an average of 3.6 pounds.

The study indicates that the unique chemical properties in this vitamin C-packed citrus fruit reduce insulin levels, which promotes weight loss.

NOTE: If you are taking medication, check with your doctor about any potentially adverse interactions with grapefruit.

2. Lean Turkey: Rev up your fat-burning engine with this bodybuilder favorite. Studies have shown that protein can help boost your metabolism and build lean muscle tissue, so that you burn more calories.

A 3-ounce serving of boneless, skinless lean turkey breast has 120 calories, 26 grams of protein and 1 gram of fat.

3. Oatmeal: This heart-healthy favorite is great because it's a good source of cholesterol-fighting, fat-soluble fiber that keeps you full and gives you with the energy you need to make the most of your workouts.

Be sure to choose steel cut or rolled oats, not instant oatmeal, to get your full dose of nutrients.

4. Broccoli: Study after study links calcium and weight loss. Broccoli is not only high in calcium but it's also loaded with vitamin C, which boosts calcium absorption.

This member of the nutritious cabbage family also has plenty of vitamin A, folate and fiber. Plus, it contains powerful phytochemicals that protect against disease.

5. Green Tea: Studies show that green tea extract boosts metabolism and may aid in weight loss. This mood-enhancing tea has also been reported to contain anti-cancer properties and help prevent heart disease.

It's also a trendy drink among weight-conscious celebrities.

6. Soup: Eat less and burn fat faster by having a bowl of soup. According to a Penn State University study, soup is a super appetite suppressant because it's made up of a hunger-satisfying combination of liquids and solids.

In the study, women were given the choice of one of three 270-calorie snacks before eating lunch. Women who had chicken and rice soup as a snack consumed an average of 100 fewer calories than those in the study who opted for a chicken and rice casserole or the casserole and a glass of water.

7. Low-Fat Yogurt: Dairy products can boost weight-loss efforts, according to a study in Obesity Research.

People on a reduced-calorie diet who included 3-4 servings of dairy foods lost significantly more weight than those who ate a low-dairy diet containing the same number of calories.

Low-fat yogurt is a rich source of weight-loss-friendly calcium, providing about 450 mg (about half the recommended daily allowance for women ages 19-50) per 8-ounce serving, as well as 12 grams of protein.

8. Apples and Pears: Overweight women who ate the equivalent of three small apples or pears a day lost more weight on a low-calorie diet than women who didn't, according to State University of Rio de Janeiro researchers.

So, next time you need to satisfy a sugar craving, reach for this high-fiber snack. You'll feel full longer and eat less.

9. Hot Peppers: Eating hot peppers can speed up your metabolism and cool your cravings, researchers at Laval University in Canada found.

Here's why: capsaicin (a chemical found in jalapeño and cayenne peppers) temporarily stimulates your body to release more stress hormones, which speeds up your metabolism

10. Water: A recent study seems to indicate that drinking water actually speeds up weight loss. Researchers in Germany found that subjects of the study increased their metabolic rates (the rate at which calories are burned) by 30 percent after drinking approximately 17 ounces of water.

Water is also a natural appetite suppressant that banishes bloat as it flushes out sodium and toxins. Drinking enough water will also help keep you from mistaking thirst for hunger. So drink up!

Source: eDiet

Whiten Your Teeth: 5 Fast, Cheap Ways!

2009-04-18T08:25:00.000-07:00

1. Models are told to sip through a straw to protect their teeth from stain-makers like coffee, cola, tea and red wine.

2. Concentrate on foods that act like detergents and whiten teeth naturally. These are generally foods that require a lot of chewing like apples, celery and carrots. Other foods can act like a barrier on teeth by creating a film. Broccoli, lettuce and spinach are foods that prevent stains from recurring.

3. Take a couple of strawberries and mash them in a dish or bowl. Then, taking your finger, spread the pulp all over your teeth. Leave it on a minute or two and then brush it off thoroughly.

4. By now, most of us have heard of whitening strips such as Crest Whitestrips. These flexible strips that you apply directly to your teeth are similar to the peroxide gel that dentists use during their bleaching procedures. They promise to whiten teeth in two weeks and the results last up to six months.

5. Make your teeth look whiter by using a bright shade of lipstick. The color contrast will make your teeth look as if you've had whitening treatment.

Source: eDiet

Honey and Cinnamon usages

2009-04-18T08:04:00.000-07:00

1. ARTHRITIS:

Take one part honey to two parts of luke warm water and add a small teaspoon of cinnamon powder, make a paste and massage it on the itching part of the body slowly. It is noticed that the pain recedes within a minute or two. Or arthritis patients may daily, morning and night take one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If drunk regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research done at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon cinnamon powder before breakfast. They found that within a week out of the 200 people so treated practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain and within a month. Mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.

2. HAIR LOSS:

Those suffering from hair loss or baldness, may apply a paste of hot olive oil, one tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder before bath and keep it for approx. 15 min. and then wash the hair. It was found very effective if kept for 5 mins. also.

3. BLADDER INFECTIONS:

Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of luke warm water and drink it. It destroys the germs of the bladder.

4. TOOTHACHE:

Make a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey and apply on the aching tooth. This may be done 3 times a day daily till such time that the tooth has stopped aching.

4. CHOLESTEROL:

Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, if given to a cholesterol patient, it reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken 3 times a day any chronic cholesterol is cured. As per the information received in the said journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complains of cholesterol.

5. COLDS:

Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon luke warm honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses.

6. INFERTILITY:

Yunani and Ayurvedic have been using honey for years in medicine to strengthen the semen of men. If impotent men regularly take two tablespoon of honey before sleeping, their problem will be solved. In China, Japan and Far-East countries, women who do not conceive and to strengthen the uterus have been taking cinnamon powder for centuries. Women who cannot conceive may take a pinch of cinnamon powder in half teaspoon of honey and apply it on the gums frequently throughout the day, so that it slowly mixes with the saliva and enters the body. A couple in Maryland, America had no children for 14 years and had left hope of having a child of their own. When told about this process husband and wife started taking honey and cinnamon as stated above, the wife conceived after a few months and had twins at full term.

7. UPSET STOMACH:

Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomachache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.

8. GAS:

According to the studies done in India & Japan, it is revealed that if honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

9. HEART DISEASES:

Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread or chappati instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heartbeat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that due to the increasing age the arteries and veins, which lose their flexibility and get clogged, are revitalized.

10. IMMUNE SYSTEM:

Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral diseases.

11. INDIGESTION:

Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food, relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

12. INFLUENZA

A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ingredient, which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.

13. LONGEVITY:

Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly arrests the ravages of old age. Take 4 spoons of honey, 1spoon of cinnamon powder and 3 cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, 3 to 4 times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life span also increases and even if a person is 100 years old, starts performing the chores of a 20 year old.

14. PIMPLES:

Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.

15. SKIN INFECTIONS:

Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.

16. WEIGHT LOSS:

Daily in the morning, 1/2 hour before breakfast on an empty stomach and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup water. If taken regularly it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also drinking of this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

17. CANCER:

Recent research in Japan and Australia has reveled that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month 3 times a day.

18. FATIGUE:

Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful than detrimental to the body strength. Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon power in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton who has done research says that half tablespoon honey taken in one glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3.00 p.m. when the vitality of the body starts decreasing, increases the vitality of the body within a week.

19. BAD BREATH:

People of South America, first thing in the morning gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water. So their breath stays fresh throughout the day.

20. SINUS & HEADACHES:

Drink mix up with honey & lemon juice helps sinus headaches.

It is found that mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most of the diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Ayurvedic as well as Yunani medicine have been using honey as a vital medicine for centuries. Scientists of today also accept honey as a Ram Ban (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases.

Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients also. A famous magazine named Weekly World News published in Canada dated 17 January, 95 has given a list of diseases that can be cured by Honey and Cinnamon as researched by western scientists.

3 Ways to Slow Aging

2009-04-18T07:57:00.000-07:00

1. Get adequate sleep -- This may seem like a no-brainer, but many people suffer from different forms of insomnia. Although the average amount of time is eight hours, it's whatever you need to feel rested and only you can determine that. Avoid caffeine and alcohol to assure a good night's rest.
2. Stay hydrated -- It is not only important to stay hydrated for your skin and digestive health, but your overall engine running, as well. Remain conscious about how much you're drinking throughout the day. You'll feel better when you've imbibed enough water!

3. Take a multivitamin -- Eating a balanced diet doesn't insure you'll get the minimum dietary requirements you need for energy. To remind yourself, put your bottle of multivitamins next to your toothpaste or something else you know you'll use at least once a day!

4. Exercise -- Although many people think exercise makes you tired, it does just the opposite if done in moderation. Exercise actually increases energy by getting the heart pumping, providing oxygen to working muscles and by increasing cardio respiratory capacity.

5. Eat breakfast -- Many may think it's not that important, but those who eat breakfast sure can tell the difference on days they skip. Your body is resting all night and the only way to get it started in the morning is by feeding it. It's like trying to start a car without gas -- it won't work. Something light and healthy is a great way to start your day.

10 Small Changes That Equal Weight Loss

2009-04-18T07:25:00.000-07:00

1. Soda: If you usually drink regular soda, stop! Lose more than 2 pounds in a month without trying (if you drink about 10 cans per week). One 12-ounce can of soda has 150 to 170 calories and no nutrition. Have cold water or a can of diet soda if you like, but limit the diet stuff to one can per day.

2. Activity: Go for a 15-minute walk twice a day. It's not hard and it takes commitment, but in a month, there goes 1 pound!

3. Chips: Change the potato chips to pretzels. One serving of chips has 60 calories more than pretzels -- and 10 times the fat grams. Just changing this snack will help you lose half a pound this month. Better yet, switch to baby carrots to lose an entire pound.

4. Fast Food: Order a Whopper Jr. instead of the regular one and sub those fries for a side salad. The smaller sandwich is plenty for most folks and is mighty satisfying on its own. The original with cheese has 770 calories, and the Whopper Jr. only has 420. Eliminate the mayonnaise and cheese for even more calorie savings. Assuming you eat out at least twice a week, you'll shed almost a pound a month just by switching from a large size to a smaller one.

5. Television: Instead of sitting for hours in front of the television, get on your exercise bike and pedal. Each time a commercial comes on, pedal! Burn about 200 calories when do it at least five evenings per week during your favorite program.

6. Breakfast: Lower sugar and fat effortlessly by switching from your usual Raisin Bran cereal to Bran Flakes and adding your own 2-tablespoon serving of raisins. This, plus switching from 2 percent to 1 percent milk, saves enough calories to lose another half a pound!

7. Fat: Do you add butter to your bread? Do you add mayo to your tuna? Do you drink full-fat milk? Eat full-fat ice cream? Just switch products to save fat and calories. Today's low-fat butters are great; you don't need to sacrifice the taste of butter, and you can avoid trans fats too. Buy a spread labeled "no trans fats" and save about 75 calories per tablespoon. Newly formulated low-fat mayonnaise is tasty, and you'll never miss the extra calories. Low-fat ice cream is superb, too. Just switch to lighter food choices and lose close to 2 pounds per month.

8. Lifestyle: Instead of paying someone else to wash your car this week, do it yourself. Spend an hour cleaning your car each week this month, save yourself some money and lose half a pound. Cut your housecleaner to once a month and take up the slack. Get up 30 minutes earlier in the morning Monday through Friday. Vacuum on one day, clean the floors the next, dust on the third, do the bathrooms on the fourth and clean the kitchen on the fifth. Put the savings toward a new bathing suit and lose another half a pound.

9. Omit the Fat: Avoid fried chicken. Eating either broiled, baked or grilled chicken, without skin, is the better choice and nets you delicious savings equal to about 200 calories.

10. Set Aside the Sugar: Your morning coffee can undo all the good efforts of the day before! A mocha latte with syrup and whipped cream has all the hallmarks of a decadent dessert and can add 420 calories -- before you've eaten breakfast. Instead, have a cappuccino with nonfat milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon. You'll lose up to 3 pounds in a month and save a lot of money.

It's the small stuff that adds up. I guarantee you'll never miss the calories by changing what you eat. By adding some simple activities, you can keep your body slim. I'm not saying never to indulge in an occasional dessert or a high-fat meal. Just remember that it's the day-to-day good eating that keeps you where you want to be.

Source: eDiet.com

Diet SuperFoods

2009-04-18T06:55:00.000-07:00

1. Blueberries:
These little gems have been neglected for many years in favor of other more "popular" fruit.

But now that we know more about antioxidants and how they reverse degenerative diseases, this flavonoid-rich food will have you aging gracefully.

2. Tomatoes:
If you don't have a major aversion to them, tomatoes are yet another superfood. Even though tomato season is short, you can get some of the same benefits from ketchup and tomato sauce.

Aside from all the vitamins, tomatoes are disease fighters. They help fight cancer and heart ailments.

3. Salmon:
Fish of all kinds are fantastic, and you should try to get some on your plate two to four times a week. Although fish has fat, we now know that not all fats are created equal -- fish has a healthy kind of fat.

For example, salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can protect against a multitude of diseases including heart disease.

4. Beans:
Beans, beans, they're good for your heart. The more you eat, the more you'll... LIVE! It's not just talk. Beans are good for the heart... and a bunch of other things, too.

There's evidence that they prevent cancer, level your blood sugar and give you a sense of being full, which keeps you from overeating.

5. Soy:
Soy is the total package, rich with vitamins, minerals, plant-based omega-3s and disease-fighting phytonutrients. Is tofu just not for you?

Well, there are many other ways to incorporate soy into your diet.

-- Soy milk is a great alternative to dairy.
-- Try a soy protein shake.
-- Eat soy nuts as snacks
-- Some cereals have soy-enriched ingredients.

6. Spinach:
We learned as children that this leafy green wonder gave Popeye his "mus-cools." But spinach carries much more than iron.

Just a few of the many added benefits include beta carotene, vitamins B, C and E, calcium and magnesium.

7. Tea:
It's relaxing, has no calories and comes with health benefits. Tea is an anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory superfood that has been linked to heart health, cancer and stroke prevention, and lowered blood pressure.

8. Yogurt:
This is a great snack for work. It has calcium and other nutrients. But what makes yogurt a superfood is the presence of prebiotics and probiotics -- living organisms that promote gastrointestinal health.

Oh, and yogurt tastes good, too!

9. Walnuts:
Although nuts can be high in calories, don't let that discourage you from one of the most nutritious snacks around. Walnuts are one of the few rich sources of plant-derived omega-3 fatty acids.

Besides the fiber and protein, the plant sterols contained in walnuts help with cholesterol levels.

10. Broccoli:
Mom told you to eat your broccoli. This time, her advice was right.

Several studies have linked calcium intake with weight loss. Broccoli is not only high in calcium, but it's also packed with vitamin C that helps you better absorb calcium.

Plus, this vegetable has vitamin A, folate and fiber to meet your nutrient needs. And did we mention the powerful phytochemicals that protect against disease?

11. Oranges:
They may not be very exciting or exotic, but this old standby sure lives up to its reputation as a healthy favorite.

Yet, even with its supposed popularity, Americans still are lacking in vitamin C. Because it is rapidly excreted from your body, constant replenishment is a must.

There's nothing wrong with a glass of OJ. But eating the orange is even better because its pulp has 10 times the vitamin C dosage found in the juice.

12. Turkey Breast:
Stick to the skinless breast and you have a winner of a meal. It's one of the best low-fat protein sources you can eat.

Need we say more?

13. Pumpkin:
It's not just for the holidays anymore. High in fiber and low in calories, pumpkin has some of the highest levels of carotenoids, which function as antioxidants and help beat the effects of aging.

That's not all, though. This seasonal favorite is loaded with vitamins C and E, as well as iron, potassium and other minerals.

14. Oats:
Since 1997, the FDA has allowed the labeling of oatmeal, oat bran and oat flour products as being connected to a reduced risk for coronary heart disease.

Among its other benefits is the ability to help control your blood sugar levels with fiber. Not only is the fiber in oats good for your heart, but it will keep you feeling fuller longer -- an easy way to avoid overeating!

Source: ediet.com

DON'T ACT THE 7 ACTIONS BELOW AFTER YOU HAVE A MEAL

2009-04-18T05:08:00.000-07:00

* Don't smoke- Experiment from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes (chances of cancer is higher).

* Don't eat fruits immediately - Immediately eating fruits after meals will cause stomach to be bloated with air. Therefore take fruit 1-2 hr after meal or 1hr before meal.

* Don't drink tea - Because tea leaves contain a high content of acid. This substance will cause the Protein content in the food we consume to be hardened thus difficult to digest.

* Don't loosen your belt - Loosening the belt after a meal will easily cause the intestine to be twisted & blocked.

* Don't bathe - Bathing after meal will cause the increase of blood flow to the hands, legs & body thus the amount of blood around the stomach will therefore decrease. This will weaken the digestive system in our stomach.

* Don't walk about - People always say that after a meal walk a hundred steps and you will live till 99. In actual fact this is not true. Walking will cause the digestive system to be unable to absorb the nutrition from the food we intake.

* Don't sleep immediately - The food we intake will not be able to digest properly. Thus will lead to gastric & infection in our intestine.

Youthful hair

2009-04-08T12:54:00.000-07:00

The Mayonnaise Treatment (restores shine to dry, damaged or color-treated hair):
Begin by shampooing and towel-drying hair. Massage two tablespoons of mayonnaise through hair. Leave on for 45 minutes with a shower cap, then rinse out and follow with conditioner.

The Lemon Treatment (adds shine and brightens dull strands):
Shampoo and towel-dry, then massage strained juice from several lemons into hair. Leave in for three to five minutes and then rinse out. Follow with conditioner.

The Honey Treatment (for oily hair and scalp):
Dilute two tablespoons of honey with enough water to thin it out. Massage into scalp and hair; leave in for 10 minutes. Rinse and condition for less oily, yet shinier hair.

Source: ediet.com

2009-04-07T06:05:00.001-07:00

Why salad is good for you ? (extract from internet)

We all know by now that it is important to eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day and salad can count towards this. But have you ever wondered what is actually contained in those lettuce leaves that is so good for you?

Studies have been carried out to investigate the link between the amount of salad and raw vegetables eaten by both men and women and the nutrients present in the blood stream after this. From this is has been shown that those who eat these foods on a regular basis have a higher level of vitamin C and E, folic acid and beta carotene in their bloodstream. Before this there had been concerns about the body's ability to absorb nutrients from salad, but the levels present in those tested proved that regular salad eaters were benefiting from the nutrients and were obviously able to utilise them in the body.

Vitamin C is a useful antioxidant for humans and helps your body to perform certain function such as protection of cells and maintaining healthy cells and aiding the absorption of iron into the body. It is found in a lot of salad and vegetable items such sprouts, peppers, broccoli, kiwi fruit and oranges.

Vitamin E has a number of functions and one of these is to act as an antioxidant within the body. Vitamin E can be found in the wide range of foods and the richest source of this is in plant oils such as soya or olive oil. However, it is also very rich in nuts and seeds which are particularly good in salads!

Beta-carotene is actually changed into vitamin A when it enters the body and thus performs all the same functions such as maintaining the health of your skin, helps to protect you from infections and also assists sight in dim light. It is found mainly in yellow and green coloured vegetables and this is what gives these veg their colour! For instance spinach, peppers and mango are high in this nutrient.

Karivepaku Podi

2009-04-05T15:56:00.000-07:00

Karivepaku Podi (Spiced Curry Leaf Powder) Recipe
(this is highly recommended for those who wants dark hair - it's believed that curry leaves haves the power to keep your hair dark and strong)

Category: Curries Rating: 4.19 Servings: 1
Ingredients
150 gm curry leaves
8 dry red chiles
2 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 teaspoon split black gram
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
6 cloves garlic 2 teaspoon oil
1 3/4 marble tamarind paste
1 salt; to taste

Directions:
How to Cook Karivepaku Podi (Spiced Curry Leaf Powder)
Heat oil in a small skillet and add coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, tamarind, split black gram and dry red chiles.
Fry until the black gram changes color. Remove from heat and transfer the contents to another dish to cool.In the same skillet, in the remaining oil, add curry leaves and fry on low heat until curry leaves turn dry (some of the water content of the leaves evaporates).
Remove from heat. Let cool.
Now blend the contents of the dish, salt and curry leaves in a processor to the consistency of coarse semolina (like brown sugar).
Now add cumin seeds and garlic and blend for a minute.
oes well with plain white rice served with butter.
Stays good up to a month.

Source:http://www.indiasnacks.com/recipe/434/Karivepaku-Podi-(Spiced-Curry-Leaf-Powder).php

5 Foods to Flatten Your Abs

2009-03-23T19:30:00.000-07:00

1. Orange Fruits and Veggies:
According to a recent review from Copenhagen University Hospital, the best way to whittle down your waist is to replace carbohydrates from sugar and refined grains (like white bread) with carbs from fruits and vegetables. Orange-hued foods were found to be the most effective substitutes.
Since fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, they keep you feeling full longer and researchers believe the high levels of antioxidants like vitamin C and beta-carotene fend off the belly fat. Get a good dose of beta-carotene from carrots, cantaloupe, squash and peaches. You can get your vitamin C from oranges and berries, but remember that fruit juice is not a good substitute for the real thing.

2. Lean Meats:
You should be getting about 25 percent of your daily calories from protein, Ryan says, but you should make sure to choose lean sources like poultry, fish, low-fat yogurt, and fat-free milk to keep calories down. Nuts are also high in protein, but can also be high in calories, so eat them in moderation. Tracey recommends roughly a handful a day.Protein helps to keep you feeling full and boost your energy, aiding in your weight-loss efforts. According to research from Skidmore College and Copenhagen University Hospital, eating additional protein is especially helpful for those over 40 in reducing abdominal fat.

3. Nuts:
A recent survey of more than 8,000 Americans found that selenium, a cancer-fighting mineral, seemed to also lower rates of abdominal obesity, reporting that those with lower levels of selenium had larger waistlines.Several foods contain selenium, so it's hard to know if you're getting your recommended 55 mcg per day. The best sources are nuts (especially Brazil nuts), whole grains, poultry, red meat and seafood. Foods rich in vitamin E, such as nuts and seeds, will increase the effectiveness of selenium in the body.Your best bet to get enough selenium is to eat a varied, balanced diet or try a supplement containing the mineral.

4. Wine:
Could drinking possibly help you keep your middle little? Several studies suggest that light drinking, compared to teetotaling, protects against weight gain around the waistline in women. Data reviewed by the National Center for Health Statistics points to one 4-ounce glass of wine most days as the best bet.The key to boozing and losing is the "less is more" philosophy. While one glass has great health benefits, having more is just going to add inches to your waist and cause you to think you're funnier, smarter and better looking than you really are. The only 6-pack you should be having is the one under your shirt.

5. Fish:
There's a difference between good and bad fats. Eating good fats like monounsaturated and omega-3s make it easier to stay slim, according to recent research."The healthy fats, like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, are found in fish, nuts, olive oil and avocado, while the bad fats, like saturated and trans are found in butter, shortening, pre-packaged cakes and cookies," Ryan says.A Wake Forest University study found that over a 6-year period, participants whose only source of fat was trans fats gained 30 percent more fat in their abdominal region and had early signs of diabetes. You don't have to fear fats if you know which are good and bad.Exercise and follow these simple guidelines and you'll be on your way to an abs-olutely amazing midsection!

from: ediet.com

9 easy steps to great feet

2009-03-22T20:20:00.000-07:00

Chiropodist and foot doctor to the stars Margaret Dabbs advises on the best skincare routine for your feet

1. Use a foot-file or pumice stone on dry feet once a week. Never do this on wet or damp skin or in the shower, as your skin is likely to crack.

2. Resist the temptation to soak your feet for more than five minutes. Any longer can cause skin to weaken and split or worsen any damage you already have. Avoid water that's too hot or too cold.

3. Cut nails straight across to avoid in-grown toe-nails. If you can, have a professional pedicure once a month and simply maintain your toe-nails in-between with a glass nail file, which is kinder to nails. And, as ever, when filing your nails don't saw back and forth, move from one side to the other and repeat.

4. Your mother was right! Don't wear the same shoes everyday - they need time to dry out to prevent fungal infections.

5. Always wear flip-flops in public showers to avoid picking up verrucae and other infections.

6. Treat athlete's foot and other infections immediately. Conditions don't tend to get better by themselves and they can get worse without treatment.

7. Moisturise your feet daily, just as you would your face. And remember that, as the skin is much thicker than the rest of the body, ordinary body lotion won't work, you need a specialist foot care range.

8. A few varnish-free days a month will help your nails from drying out.

9. Always use a nail serum to hydrate your cuticles and stop nails from flaking and splitting.

white hairs Solutions

2009-03-21T21:41:00.001-07:00

Henna:
put the henna powder or it would be better if you get the fresh leaves,they give more color,in an iron container.add some boiled black tea.then beat it and keep it overnight.the next morning add to it one egg,some yoghurt,lemon juice.apply it all over your hair and keep it for 3-4 hours depending how much color you want in your hair.then wash it off with shampoo.if you have sinus problem then reduce the time.you have to repeat it every month or in 15 days.

Oil:
heat a cup of dried indian goose berry with a cup of mustard oil on low flame for an hour,then strain the mixture and massage ur hairs with that leave it overnight oir for more than one hour,than shampoo your hairs as usual

Indian Gooseberry:
The use of Indian gooseberry is the foremost among the home remedies found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair. This is a valuable hair tonic for enriching hair growth and hair pigmentation. The fruit, cut into pieces, should be dried, preferably in shade. These pieces should be boiled in coconut oil till the solid matter becomes like charred dust. This darkish oil is very useful against premature greying.

Amla:
The water in which dried amla pieces have been soaked overnight is also nourishing for the hair. This water should be used for the last rinse while washing the hair.

Massaging the scalp every night with a teaspoonful of amla juice, mixed with a teaspoon of almond oil and a few drops of lime juice, also proves beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair.

Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Amaranth:
Amaranth is another effective home remedy for hair disorders. Application of the fresh juice of the leaves of this vegetable helps the hair to retain its black colour and prevents it from premature greying. It also helps the growth of the hair and keeps it soft.

Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Curry Leaves:
Liberal intake of curry leaves is considered beneficial in preventing premature greying of hair. These leaves have the property of providing vitality and strength to hair roots. New hair roots that grow are healthier and contain a normal pigment. The leaves can be used in the form of chutney, or may be squeezed in buttermilk. When the leaves are boiled in coconut oil, the oil forms an excellent hair tonic to stimulate hair growth and bring back hair pigmentation.

Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Ribbed Gourd (Jhina in hindi):
Ribbed gourd boiled in coconut oil is also an effective remedy for premature greying of hair. Pieces of this vegetable should be dried in the shade. These dried pieces should be soaked in coconut oil and kept aside for three or four days. The oil should then be boiled till the solid is reduced to a blackened residue. This oil should be massaged into the scalp. It will help enrich the hair roots and restore pigment to the hair.

Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Butter:
The butter made from cow's milk has the property of preventing premature greying of hair. A small roll may be taken internally and a little quantity may be massaged into the hair roots twice a week.

Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Vitamins:
The vitamins considered useful in guarding against premature greying of hair are pantothenic acid, para-aminobenzoic acid (paba), inositol. The minimum daily requirement of these vitamins appears to be 10 mg of pantothenic acid, 100 mg of para-aminobenzoic acid, and 2 gm of inositol. To obtain satisfactory results, all three of these vitamins belonging to the B group should be supplied at one time, preferably in a form which supplies all the B vitamins, such as yeast and liver. The three anti-greying-hair vitamins can also be produced in the intestinal tract by bacteria. Thus, taking a sufficient quantity of yoghurt daily and a tablespoonful of yeast before each meal is an excellent remedy for the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair. If one wishes to take tablets of calcium pantothenate and para-aminobenzoic acid (paba), they should be taken in addition to the yeast and yoghurt, and not as a substitute for them.
* Juice of carrot, lettuce, capsicum and fresh alfalfa remove copper deficiency, this is good remedy for gray hair and hair loss.

Dietaries for Premature Greying of Hair:
Take nutrients and rich diet: Diet is of utmost importance in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair and persons suffering from this disorder should take a diet rich in all essential nutrients. Avoid devitalising foods, soft drinks etc Devitalising foods such as white flour, refined sugar and all products made from them, soft drinks, pastries, jams and jellies should be avoided. These foods take away energy, cause wrinkles, unattractive skin, grey hair, and premature old age.

48 hrs in Kuching... by Leanne Chew

2009-03-21T05:44:00.000-07:00

8 am
Laksa breakfast at Jiangxi Kopi Hui on Banghok Road

930 am
Kuching waterfront - check out 19th century colonial buildings like Astana and Fort Marcherita along with some malay villages. Opposite waterfront is Main Bazaar, drinks, handycrafts and stuffs.... check out history at Chinese History Museum.

1030 am
hop on board of sampan or wooden boat and get to across fort margharita, check out police museum

2pm
to semenggoh wildlife rehab center

5pm
sunday market and dinner

check out spa, nasi lemak and go to cultural village... www.scv.com.my

Dry Skin??

2009-03-13T20:02:00.000-07:00

Use petroleum jelly to areas like lips, elbow, hands and legs....
it helps to keep it moisture'd ;)

Having a dark lips??

2009-03-13T20:00:00.000-07:00

Put some honey and go to bed.. do this constantly and u can c some changes on ur lips soon..

u can also extract out some Beetroot juice and apply it on ur lips.. it helps to redden ur lips too ;)

bad odour on ur containers??

2009-03-13T19:53:00.000-07:00

put some newspaper into the container and leave it for few hrs or overnight...
take out the paper out later and check out the sniff the container.. the smell will be gone for sure ;)