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Thursday 31 March 2011

how tousr body odor

  »   Add rosemary oil in a small quantity of water you can use this mixture to get rid of body odor. Apply on underarms and thighs.

  »   Prepare a mixture of few drops of glycerin and radish juice. It acts as a good home remedy for controlling body odor. Apply this mixture on feet, underarms, neck etc.

  »   Prepare a mixture of white vinegar and alcohol. This is a natural and safe home remedy for controlling body odor and perspiration.

  »   Turnip juice is most effective in controlling body odor and perspiration.

  »   Tomato is the best remedy of controlling bad odor. Add 2 cups of tomato juices in bath tub and enjoy a refreshing bath.

  »   Take 2 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and apply this mixture on the sweat prone areas. It is very helpful especially in summers for controlling body odor.

Monday 28 March 2011

Important Health Tips

Important Health Tips


  • Answer the phone by left ear.

  • Don't take medicine with cold water.

  • Drink more water in the morning, less at night.

  • Don't lie down immediately after taking medicine.

  • When mobile battery is down to last bar, don't answer the phone as the radition is 1000 times stronger.

  • Don't put the the phone to your ear immediately after dialing the number as the radiation are maximum and can damage the ear. Let the caller pick the call then put the phone to your ear.

Wednesday 23 March 2011

Effective study tips for final examination

The season of exams is back. Students have two goals to achieve, firstly a good and decent score and the second is to go through this period with minimal stress and anxiety. By following the right study technique, stress can be managed.  Every student has his own methods of studying, but there are some general ways that can be adopted by them. Not all subjects are interesting; we can only wish that all were interesting as the other. Here are few study skills that can help you to excel in your examination.

Have a plan: This is the first and foremost rule to excel. Set a well determined goal, motivate yourself, you will automatically struggle hard to achieve it.

Time management: Schedule your study hours in such a way that you give enough time to rest and play. The time you spend on your studies depends on your hard work, concentration and study load. Manage your study hours accordingly.

Develop interest: Not all subjects are interesting to study. Everyone has their own favorite subject. Identify your favorite subject first and start with it. Slowly move on to subjects that fear you.

Make notes: Write down the important points, this will enhance your memory power. Do not write the entire paragraph. This note will help during your revisions and for quick reference.

Highlight points to remember: Do not underline, try to highlight important points with different colors. This will help you to visualize that point when you try to recollect.

Take a break: Encourage yourself to take short breaks, about 15 minutes, at regular intervals. This will relax your body and mind.

Choose a right place: Study in a comfortable quiet place. Avoid soft surfaces, such as couch, sofa, bed etc. Our mind is tuned to sleep on a cozy bed or sofa. This holds good with your study room as well; your mind will trigger you up to study.
Use 3R method: Read, recite and review.

Group study: A group study helps you to discuss important points and things that you missed out on. If you do not like a group study, just adopt to short group discussion for an hour or two.

Check on health and diet: Avoid skipping meals. Eat regularly at intervals in small portions. Exercise regularly, this will not only relieve your stress but also recharges your brain with good blood flow and oxygen. Get adequate sleep. Practice yoga and meditation to increase concentration.

Eye care Mascara

Here are some tips to apply mascara-

• At the base of the lash, wriggle the mascara wand left to right. And place the mascara in near the roots and then slowly take it to the tip of eye lash. Now close the eyes and from base of the lash pull the mascara wand.

• The wriggling movement is the key to keep the lashes separate from each other.

• You can either throw away the wand or clean it using an eye make–up remover and then with soap to reuse it.

• Black eye mascara will suit most of them but for light skinned blonds go for brown/black by day and black for night. A blue eye looks best with blue mascara and brown eye with purple mascara.

• Curly lashes gives a great look, for this using a blow-dryer shoot warm air to the lashes then using the mascara curler curls the lashes.

• Blink to the mascara wand so that the ends get an extra coat.

Monday 21 March 2011

diet Healthy Cooking Techniques and Food Garnish Ideas

Food garnishing is decorating food items and drinks to them look attractive, appeal and appetizing. Garnish can also be used to add flavor and color. Appropriate food garnishes should be used for food dishes. Sometimes one who doesn’t like the particular dish because of different taste preferences even go with the dish as food garnishing attracts. Different food garnishing tools are used to chop, shred, slice etc.

• Carrots can be grated, shredded, chopped and sliced to use as garnish for different recipes which will be attractive.

• Desserts can be garnished with grated chocolates and even chocolate chips can be used. Both dark chocolate and white chocolate can be used.

             

• Coriander leaves can be used as garnishing specially in evening snacks such as chats. Even on rice items and curries coriander leaves can be used as garnishing.

• Melted chocolate can be used on fruits and nuts.

• Lemons and oranges can be cut out to strips, wedges and twists can be used as garnishing desserts and drinks.

• Cheese, cream and yogurt can be used as soup garnishes.

• Chopped mint leaves can be used as garnishing in vegetables curries and rice pulao.

• Grated nuts can be used on desserts.

• Sliced tomatoes, cucumber and peppers can be used as garnishing

benefits ofDark Chocolate

The best kind of Chocolate with the highest amount of nutritional value to promote good health is Dark Chocolate. Compare to other kind of chocolates like milk chocolate, dark chocolates have more cocoa which is the key component in obtaining the health benefits. The main problem with other type of chocolates is the high sugar content, where as dark chocolate has less sugar and no milk ingredient. The main ingredients of dark chocolate are cocoa paste, cocoa butter, nonalcoholic chocolate liquor and low amount of sugar. A high quality dark chocolate doesn’t contain harmful fats, and it is a concentration of best part of the cocoa plant. The higher the percentage of cocoa in dark chocolate, the higher the antioxidants, and the greater the benefits.  Antioxidants protect the body from aging caused by free radicals. However, dark chocolate cannot take the place of treatments prescribed by a medical professional. It is an alternative to sweeter white chocolate.

The health benefits of dark chocolate are as follows:

    * Drinking milk mixed with dark chocolate is highly beneficial in cardiovascular diseases.
    * Dark chocolates help in increasing blood flow to the brain. This may be especially helpful for conditions with decreased blood flow, including dementia and stroke.
    * Dark chocolate contains serotonin, which acts as an anti - depressant.
    * Dark chocolate contains theobromine, caffeine and other substances which are stimulants.
    * Dark chocolate stimulates endorphin production, which gives a feeling of pleasure.
    * The cocoa phenols found in the dark chocolate are responsible for dark chocolates blood pressure lowering effect.
    * Intake of dark chocolate increases appetite.
    * Dark chocolate body massage is helpful in enhancing skin texture.
    * Flavoniods present in the dark chocolate helps the body to produce more nitric oxide, responsible for relaxing the blood vessels.
    * Dark chocolate contains stearic acid, a substance that helps in slow down the digestive process and keeps full for longer.
    * According to research studies ,daily consumption of dark chocolate brighten the smoker’s artery function within hours and lowers the risk of hardened arteries.
    * Dark chocolates help in increasing blood flow to the brain. This may be especially helpful for conditions with decreased blood flow, including dementia and stroke.

Wednesday 16 March 2011

Therapeutic Diets Gluten Free diet

Gluten is a protein and mostly it is found in wheat .It consists of proteins gliadin and glutenin. This gives elasticity structure to the wheat dough. Glutenin protein gives the elastic properties to gluten. A diet completely free of the ingredients derived from gluten containing cereals. Gluten free diet is required for celiac disease patients. When gluten comes in contact with small intestine some people cannot tolerate it and this is known as celiac disease. This interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. When people with this condition eat foods containing gluten, their immune system responds by damaging the lining of the small intestine. And when the small intestine is damaged the body is unable to absorb the nutrients. This can lead to malnutrition and can develop anemia or osteoporosis. Oats ,rye and barley also contains gluten.In today’s world gluten free commercial diets are available in the market and even many foods are naturally free from gluten.

Tips to follow Gluten free diet:

• Avoid cereals containing Gluten.

• While shopping check for the gluten free brands mentioned .As many of the grocery stores carry this. Look for gluten free labeling.

• Be careful when you go to restaurant, choose gluten free menu.

• All wheat free diets are not same as gluten free diets. As rye, oats and barley also contain gluten.

Foods to be eaten:

• Sago

• Rice

• Jam

• Peanut butter

• Honey

• Fish

• Eggs

• Cheese

• Tea

• Sugar

• Soups not added with thickening agents as flours

• Rice pan cakes

• Nuts

• Fresh fruits and juices

• Tortillas

• Curd

• Plain popcorns

• Potato

• Wine vinegar

• Fresh herbs

• Corn flour

• Corn tacos

• Pulses Vegetable oils.

Foods to be avoided:

• Cereals – wheat, barley, rye and oats.

• Wheat bread.

• Roti

• Rye bread

• Barley drinks

• Bread crumbs

• Semolina

• Bread rolls

• Pizza

• Pancake

• Pasta

• Cakes

• Muffins

• Pastries

• Cookies

• Noodles

• Macaroni

• Spaghetti

• Malt

• Rusk

• Wheat germ

Some of the gluten sources can be hidden. So read the labels while you shop. Some of the examples are.

• Mustard powder

• Mustard sauce

• Pickles

• Alcoholic drinks

• Farina

• Soups where sometimes flours are added as thickening agents

• Seitan

Sunday 13 March 2011

Lip gloss gets

Lip gloss gets its name from the glossy luster it gives to the lips. They are usually liquid or soft solid and are found in variety of shades like lipstick. They top the list in a makeup kit and are used to by people who do not wan to project an intense makeup.

Below are a few points one has to know about lip gloss before using it.

1. If applying above the lipstick you may want to first apply in the middle of lower lip and rub your lips together this will keep from applying too thick.

2. Look into the lip and try matching the shade of the lip gloss with it. In this way the shade will not be too light or too dark for you.

3. Use a lip brush which is thin to apply lip gloss.

4. Warm the lip gloss a bit between your hands and then make sure they are not too hard or too soft, since either way it will give the lip line a smudgy appearance.

5. You can also use lip gloss over a coat of lip balm. This will help to keep lip moist and will also cure the chapped lips.

6. This will highlight your face and make your lip look bigger.

7. They can help keep the lips moist for a longer time than most other lip care products and still highlight the color of he lips and also your personality.

8. Apply it to the lower lip middle first and then rub lips together for it to spread a bit. Do not apply them from right to left like lipstick.

9. After applying them they can become a bit sticky, in such a case rub your lips between a tissue paper.

10. Some people may be sensitive to certain lip gloss. So test it before you use it for a big day.

healthy breakfast diet

A healthy breakfast is necessary every day. Breakfast is a right way to start the day’s nutrition in right way. Eating regular and healthy breakfast maintains a healthy weight and improves overall health. But most of the people think that if they skip breakfast they can lose weight, but in fact it is not true. Breakfast means you are breaking the fast after a long night of sleep; eat breakfast like a king is what you should always remember. You should eat within an hour of getting up. If you skip your breakfast your body metabolism becomes slow. Higher energy levels are maintained if you eat breakfast. Glucose the sole source of energy for brain and the continuous supply of glucose is necessary to improve concentration and memory. If you skip the breakfast this may lead to poor memory and decreases the concentration, low blood sugar levels are maintained. While you skip your breakfast you may have high craving for the food you eat at lunch time and this may lead to weight gain. Instead of skipping its always better to eat in a smaller portion. It is good to include variety of foods in your breakfast. A healthy breakfast is that which contains variety of foods like cereals, fruits, milk and vegetables. It is always good to include complex carbohydrates or whole grains in your breakfast and this may give u satiety. Your healthy breakfast boosts your body metabolism. Many types of breakfast items are available according to the region. But a healthy breakfast is the meaning for what good foods we choose to maintain our health.

Friday 11 March 2011

Dental Health Care for Childrens health

Dental or oral health care of children starts from the day when baby is born. Few simple steps which can contribute to healthy teeth are:

    * Always wipe off gums after feeding the baby.
    * Try to avoid bottle feeding as far s possible.
    * Never allow baby to sleep with milk bottle in his mouth.
    * Once your child starts going to play school, teach him how to brush. Brushing regularly with fluoride toothpaste avoid caries.
    * Teach him good oral habits. For example, rinsing after every meal and brushing twice a day.
    * Avoid thumb sucking habit. Teeth start protruding outside if this continues for a long time.
    * Avoid sweets and sugary snacks in between the meal, this can lead to cavities.
    * Young children tend to swallow toothpaste, so take proper care and do not allow them to swallow as toothpaste contains fluoride.
    * Regular dental checkups are useful to have a proper record of baby’s teeth.
    * During teething always take care of dental hygiene. Tethers or gum soothers used should be properly washed and clean.

Tuesday 8 March 2011

30 Tips for Perfect Health and life

   1. Drink eight glasses of water a day.
   2. Start the day with a glass of warm water and a dash of lime.
   3. Include two vegetables and one fruit in every meal. Include high fiber foods plenty of fruits, vegetables and grains in planning your diet.
   4. Include one green vegetable and one yellow vegetable in every meal.
   5. Begin each meal with a raw vegetable salad.
   6. Make a light snack of assorted sprouts.
   7. Use only fresh vegetables and meals, and not the leftovers and refrigerated.
   8. Once a week have only fresh fruits until noon and make lunch the first meal of the day.
   9. Go on a juice fast for a day. Start with vegetable juice, and sip fruit for lunch and dinner.
  10. Kick the old coffee habit and avoid beverages like soda, coffee, colas and so on. Have a glass of fresh fruit juice instead.
  11. Cut out all deep-fried foods and high sugar products like soft drinks, ice-cream, candy and cookies from your diet.
  12. Never skip a meal, even if you are on diet. Eat a fresh fruit or have vegetable juice instead.
  13. Use salt in moderation
  14. Wash vegetables thoroughly in clean water before chopping.
  15. Retain peels of potato, cucumber, carrot and tomato while cooking.
  16. Don’t rush through your meals. Set aside enough time to appreciate, enjoy and digest your food.
  17. Make every meal an enjoyable experience. Set dishes out attractively and chew slowly to appreciate the full flavor of the foods you eat.
  18. Choose to be radiantly healthy. Keep yourself informed about the nutritive value of every food you buy.
  19. Watch out for eating habits paired with emotional states, like reaching for a chocolate when you are depressed.
  20. Eat popcorn (rather than chips) while watching a movie.
  21. Sit at the table at meal times. Don’t read the paper or review bills while eating.
  22. Get a good night sleep, every night.
  23. Take a brisk, 20 minute invigorating walk each morning.
  24. Do not use elevators when you can climb the stairs.
  25. Learn to relax. Spend 20 minutes consciously relaxing each muscle of your body.
  26. Spend 20 minutes a day in silent meditation, prayer or contemplation.
  27. Learn the healing power of laughter. Watch a crazy movie, recall a joke or read a funny book and laugh out loud.
  28. Balance your lifestyle. Devote equal time each week to work and fun.
  29. Eat just to the point of the fullness. Don’t stuff yourself!
  30. Restrict alcohol consumption and stop smoking.

Saturday 5 March 2011

How To Stop Hair loss


If you are a victim of DHT hair loss a herbal DHT blocker (http://www.dhtblocker.net/herbal-dht-blocker.html) might just be your safest bet to over come the problem and salvage what's left of your hair. DHT hair loss affects almost ninety five percent of men all over the world it is the highest factor contributing to hair loss. So how does DHT actually make a man (or woman) lose their hair? The explanation is simpler than the cure, unfortunately.


How DHT affects the growth of hair


DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) is a by-product of a chemical reaction of an enzyme called the 5 alpha reductase and a hormone called testosterone. The two combine to form DHT, which ultimately causes complications in the body, the most common being DHT hair loss (http://www.procerin.com/). Though there are many DHT blockers in the market it is always safe to request your doctor to prescribe a herbal DHT blocker for your hair loss problem. A herbal DHT blocker actually prevents the reaction of 5 alpha reductase and testosterone to a great extent thus preventing the formation of DHT. It is when this DHT is formed in the hair follicles that trouble ensues. DHT binds itself to the cell receptors of the hair follicle and starves it of nutrients it would other wise get from the blood. This starvation finally kills the follicle, which first begins to grow weaker, thinner hair. The less on has of DHT the better for the hair growth and this is exactly what herbal DHT blocker supplements seek to achieve.


Some DHT Blockers supplied by nature


Some of the naturally occurring DHT blockers are found in Saw Palmetto, which is a palm-like plant found mostly in North American. The natural extracts from saw palmetto berries are rich in fatty acids and sterols known to block 5-Alpha-Reductase and reduce DHT binding with hair follicles. These fatty acids also reduce the binding of DHT to androgen receptors. The liposterolic extract of saw palmetto combined with beta-sitosterol has produced outstanding improvements in anti-androgen activity in numerous studies. The other herbal DHT Blocker (http://www.dhtblocker.net/) agents are Boarage oil, Stinging nettle, Green tea extract, Grape seeds, Apple skin, Black cohosh, Licorice, Ayurvedic anti-stress tea and many more herbal DHT blockers to be found at.

Foods for Healthy Skin and safe

Foods that are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and some of the minerals are good for healthy skin. Diet that is rich in essential fatty acids is also good for healthy skin.

Almonds contain Vitamin which acts as antioxidant. It also contains magnesium; calcium and Vitamin D. Almond oil nourishes the skin and keeps it soft.

Brazil nuts, corn, walnuts, oat meal, sea food, eggs, and cheese contain selenium which acts as antioxidant and is good for healthy skin.

Zinc plays an important role for healthy skin. Beans, dairy products, fortified breakfast cereals are good sources of zinc.

Good hydration is needed for healthy skin. Drinking adequate water is good.

Green tea fight against free radicals and good for healthy skin.

Straw berries, blue berries, ras berries and black berries have good antioxidant property and good for healthy skin.

Soy beans, milk and egg contains proteins which is good for healthy skin.

Sprouted grams provide vitamin C which acts as antioxidant and good for healthy skin.

Essential fatty acids found in nuts, fish oils help to keep skin healthy.

Wednesday 2 March 2011

Women’s health tips


Placenta Problems

Here are few placental problems that need to be taken care of:

• Placental Abruption: This is common during pregnancy. This is when the placenta begins to detach from uterine wall even before labor and delivery. This is usually found the third trimester. In certain cases placental abruption can lead it still birth as it deprives your baby of much-needed oxygen and nutrients.

• Placenta Previa: This is when the placenta is positioned very low in the uterus, covering your cervix. This creates problems during delivery and labor as it inhibits the baby from entering the birth canal properly. This can lead to vaginal bleeding and preterm delivery.

• Placenta Accreta: This is when the placenta attaches very firmly to uterine wall. So during delivery this does not detach from the uterine wall easily. This can lead to uterine rupture or bleeding.

Uterine problems

 Here are some uterine problems that need to be taken care of:

• Uterine fibroids: These are benign fibrous growths in the uterus. The may cause bleeding or pelvic pain. This can lead to recurrent miscarriages depending on their type and location. This can be corrected by surgery.

• Endometriosis: Here the endometrial cells proliferate outside of the uterus. This can lead to miscarriage and infertility. There is no cure for the condition but as with the others, surgery may reduce pain and help facilitate a healthy pregnancy.

• Asherman's Syndrome: Here the scar tissues are formed inside the uterus. Pelvic surgery and infections can lead to this. But most cases are related to D& C procedures or previous miscariages. Hysteroscopy is the surgery recommended to treat this condition.