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Intake of Fish oil - Health News

2012-05-30T11:58:00.002+08:00

Millions of people worldwide consume fish oil supplements in relieving rheumatoid arthritis, depression, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and crohn's disease. As a result the consumers have obtained measurable, laboratory verified results that changed their health for better.

How much fish oil should you take to achieve its beneficial effect?

The American Heart Association(AHA) recommends that people who have high triglycerides take a fish oil supplement with 2000 to 4000mg of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids.
For people who have coronary heart disease, AHA recommends 1000mg of EPA and DHA daily.
For healthy adults with no history of coronary heart disease, AHA recommends eating fish atleast twice a week which is equivalent to approximately 500mg of EPA and DHA daily.

Top 10 tips to reduce stress

2012-05-14T16:14:00.000+08:00

Stress

What is Stress?

Stress is the event that affects our health. It is the way that our body responds to the events that are happening around us which are not likely.

What causes Stress?

A stress happens when the environment is not suiting us. It happens when we are not comfortable with what is happening around us. It also happens if we are not able to yield ourselves for our commitments.

Consequences of Stress

Breathing rate increases
Blood flow to skeletal muscle increases
Heart rate increase
Blood pressure in arteries increases
Levels of blood sugar increases

There is a lot you can do to reduce your stress levels without resorting to prescription drugs . Take up as many of the suggestions as you can from the following list:

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF - Make sure you get plenty of sleep , eat a healthy diet , stop smoking and don't drink too much .
TALK ABOUT IT - Share your feelings on a regular basis with friends or family members . And then listen to their problems .
TAKE AEROBIC EXERCISE REGULARLY - It is easiest to do if you find an exercise you thoroughly enjoy . Gentle exercise , such as yoga or Pilates, has been demonstrated to reduce stress .
TRY TO ENJOY YOUR WORK - If you wake up dreading it, seriously consider searching for an alternative source of income .
KNOW WHEN TO SAY 'NO' - Living entirely for others is a major cause of chronic stress .
CULTIVATE OPTIMISM - See the best in others and expect good things to happen .
SET LIMITS - Find a way to prevent other people's hurtful behavior from upsetting your peace of mind.
ORGANISE YOUR LIFE - Getting rid of clutter will leave you with more energy and contentment .
"HAVE 'ME-TIME' " We all need to be able to stare out of the window , read a book or enjoy a lazy , luxurious bath sometimes .
FOCUS ON DEEP BREATHING - It is a simple but highly successful stress-buster . You can teach yourself or learn how to do this from a yoga teacher or in a special relaxation or meditation class .

Tessy Thomas - The Missile Women

2012-05-09T14:16:00.001+08:00

Tessy Thomas - The missile women

Hailed as a pioneer in male-dominated India, Tessy Thomas, the 49-year-old scientist at the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) juggles domestic rules with her day job - as the country's top ballistic missile expert.

Being the associate project director of the 3,000 km range Agni-III missile project, she continued as the project director for mission Agni IV which was successfully tested in 2011. Based on her sincere career, Tessy was appointed as the Project Director for 5,000 km range Agni-V in 2009 and based at the Advanced Systems Laboratory in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Tessy Thomas, being the project director for the long-range nuclear capable missile, played a key role in making India's most potent prestigious inter-continental ballistic missile AGNI V. The missile was successfully tested on 19 April 2012. Celebrated as "Missile Women" and "Agniputri" in the local media, she has lent a new and unusual face to the secretive world of India's DRDO.

She was born in Alappuzha, Kerala to a small-businessman father and a homemaker mother and did her engineering graduation fromGovernment Engineering College, Thrissur. She grew up near a rocket launching station and says her fascination with rockets and missiles began then. She also has an M.Tech in Guided Missile from the Institute of Armament Technology, Pune (now known as the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology).She says another woman - her mother - is an inspiration for her, but she also misses her father.

Tessy Thomas - Homemaker

While her siblings became engineers, managers and bank officers, Tessy rose to dizzy heights as a defence scientist.

The "Missilemaker" is a great "Homemaker" also. She is a mother of a son and wife of a naval officer. She insists there is no gender discrimination in predominantly male DRDO, where about 200 female colleagues work in its dozens of ordnance factories and research facilities.

'From my school days I wanted to do engineering for reasons I don't know. I completed my engineering and took up M Tech in guided missile,' said Tessy who joined the DRDO in 1988.

Among scientists, father of India's missile program A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is her inspiration. 'When I joined in 1988, Dr Abdul Kalam was a director of DRDL (Defence Research and Development Laboratory) and was the one who directed me to join inertial navigation group.'

Thomas says she decided to go into missiles- which she regards as instruments of peace because of their deterrence value - after watching rocket tests from a launch center near her home. She feels balancing the jobs of a homemaker and a scientist is challenging. 'It was tough when my son was in school.,' she conceded. Her son 'Tejas', named after India's indigenously developed light combat aircraft, is now doing his final year engineering in Vellore.

Momstimes, takes this prospect to salute Madam Tessy Thomas for her courageous deeds and stands inspiring as a role model for every women to do their best in home and office and also wishes a great success for her next challenge of working on mission and guidance of the multiple independent re-entry vehicle with proposed new technology to deliver multiple warheads with a single missile.

3G DIET chart for your kitchen wall

2012-04-25T15:28:00.000+08:00

Why 3G?

Food provides the body with the energy needed to sustain life. It is the raw material for growth , repair , and maintenance of vital organs and tissues. A nutritious diet is the best means to prevent any illness or disease. We are what we eat. So why not try to have a balanced diet. Eating on regular intervals and coming up with a schedule and sticking to it will help one to control his/her diet. The balanced diet can be consumed through 3G which is a combination of GO , GROW AND GLOW foods.

GO FOR FOODS
- Dalia , Chapatti, ( with Daal, Basin Or Vegetables ), Sandwiches, Rice ( in Several Forms)

GROW FOODS
- Lentils, Channa and Rajma, Milk, Curd, Lassi, Soya Nuggets, Egg.

GLOW BY FOODS
- Vegetables, Fruits.

Thought for the day

2012-04-25T15:19:00.000+08:00

Live for others - there is peace; Live selfishly - there is worry and restlessness.
Prayer should be done in depth of your mind, in the silence of your personality.
Prayer has strength, unbelievable indeed, until we start praying .
Keep the poison of sorrows to yourself and give out the nectar of joy to others like God Siva.
You change, and the world around you will change .
To be angry is to revenge the faults of others on ourselves.
Happiness depends on what you can give, Not on what you can get.
Introspect daily, detect diligently, negate ruthlessly.
The cultured give happiness wherever they go. The uncultured whenever they go.
The highest form of grace is silence.
Out of purity and silence come the words of power.
Efficiency is the capacity to bring proficiency into expression.
Success or achievement is not the final goal. It is the 'spirit' in which you act that puts the seal of beauty upon your life.
To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness.
The secret of success behind all men of achievement, lies in the faculty of applying their intellect in all their activities, without being mislead by any surging emotions or feelings. The secret of success in life lies in keeping the head above the storms of the heart.

By,

Swami Chinmayananda

~*~

Article submitted by,

Ammu, Nungampakkam, Chennai

3 steps to Cope with an upset stomach

2012-04-25T14:08:00.001+08:00

The combination, familiar to most of us, of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes abdominal pain or cramping is a classic indication of gastrointestinal infections ('tummy bugs') or food poisoning from contaminated food or drinks ("travellers's diarrhea). In most cases, home treatment quickly clears up the problems .

Although cases of diarrhea tend to last only a day or two and require no specific medications, moderate to severe diarrhea is often best treated with over-the-counter remedies . Products that contain loperamide will bring immediate relief from diarrhea ,but make sure that you seek medical advice if symptoms aren't better within two days, get worse or if other problems develop . The following measures will help you recover quickly.

1. DRINK PLENTY WATER:

Even if you're feeling sick , try to take frequent sips of plain water , herb teas , diluted juice, lemon juice with salt and sugar added or clear soups . This is important for everyone but especially for babies and young children, older people and those with existing illness, who are more susceptible to dehydration and its effects . Those who are vulnerable should take a sip every 10 minutes or so. Specific dehydration fluids, available from pharmacies, that replace the correct balance of salts (electrolytes) in the blood are the best. You should encourage a baby to carry on feeding from the breast or bottle as usual.

2. KEEP IT BLAND:

As symptoms improve, eat only soft , bland foods to maintain nutition and reduce symptoms until you're feeling better .

3. AVOID FATTY FOODS:

When you begin to feel like eating normally, be sure to steer clear of fatty and fried foods, which can make you feel nauseous and worsen diarrhea. Also avoid milk and milk products, such as cheese and ice cream, and citrus fruits. Beware of sugar - laden foods or drinks (cakes, biscuits and cola-style drinks). Continue to choose base meals around bland, starchy foods. Try bananas, rice, boiled potatoes, toast, pasta and crackers. Skinless baked chicken breast is a good choice if you feel like some protein .

SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION

If you or an adult member of your family is suffering from diarrhea and or vomiting, look out for the signs of dehydration listed below .

Dehydration in babies and young children is discussed under ...

THIRST
DRY MOUTH AND LIPS
REDUCED URINE OUTPUT
DARK-COLORED URINE
DRY SKIN
FEELING TIRED
FEELING GIDDY OR FAINTING

Article by,

Priya Somasekar,

Chennai

Authentic Beauty - Overview

2012-04-02T17:33:00.000+08:00

I was going through some magazines on net this morning. An article on Authentic Beauty in Epoch times stopped me. The article emphasized with clear message on what a real beauty is? I loved each and every line of it. It was a discussion by three beauty experts - Julie Lindh, Esther Josezef and JoElla Milan.

I have shared here the extract of the article I read........

It’s not that makeup and hair make you beautiful. But what feeling pretty really does is help you act the way you feel. When you feel beautiful, usually acting beautiful follows. Knowing you look good lifts your spirits and lends you an awesome energy that, in turn, you spread around.

~ Esther Joszef for Epoch Times

Smile and be happy. A smile is the most beautiful thing in the world, and it is contagious.

Fashion, cosmetics, and skin care are also important. Every woman can be beautiful.

Dress in a style that is comfortable for you, whether you like business, vintage, casual, or dressy.

~JoElla Milan

A woman is beautiful when she embraces her femininity with confidence and calmness. She is beautiful inside and outside. Lifestyle rituals help to enhance confidence because taking care of yourself feels good.

~Julie Lindh

Courtesy,
Epoch Times

7 Health Care Tips for Summer - Re posted

2012-03-30T09:35:00.000+08:00

Without health, life is nothing but languor."

-- Joseph Epstein, Narcissus Leaves the Pool

Well Summer is ahead. The temperature that sorrounds as is getting higher day by day. The normal health of the body gets shaked whenever it is not able to co -op with the weather change. So it indiactes the necessity to maintain the body temperature cool as ever irelevant to the rising temperature.

How to maintain your body temperature normal? We can do it through our diets. Here are some tips:

Essentials to cool your body in summer

Habitat yourself drinking Jeera water(Bring to boil Cumin seeds and water) regularly instead of plain water.
Sprouted green grams. Also check Daily protein.
Reduce drinking Tea or coffee, replace one tea or coffee with green tea.
Having Lime juice a day regularly will boost up your energy.
Eating grapes at night will not only yield good sleep, it will also prepare your body for the next days routine actively.
Cucumber in your meals or salad quenches your thirst while keeping you in good apetite also.
Shower with plain water and not warm water. Indeed showering with normal water keeps our skin young for long.

Hope the tips help you to cool up summer.

3 Daily Protein for your skin

2012-03-24T08:12:00.000+08:00

Daily intake of almonds, sprouted fenugreeks, sprouted green grams have immense health benefits. I recommend a plate of these sprouts and almonds daily as the first intake will aid women for a healthy life enough to take care of her family without fatifue. Hey, go through the repayment of these stuff to our health and enhance your natural beauty.

Why Sprouted Fenugreeks?

Diabetes: Sprouted Fenugreek help lower blood glucose levels.
Cholesterol control: Fenugreek is rich in steroidal saponins. This may help reduce total blood serum cholesterol and LDL, without effecting HDL.
Menopause: Fenugreek seeds contain diosgenin (used to make semi-synthetic form of estrogen). This may aid as an aphrodisiac for women, used as Hormone Replacement therapy during Menopause.
Lactation: Mammary glands are modified sweat glands. Fenugreek stimulates sweat production, ergo lactation. Fenugreek seeds may stimulate uterine contractions and must be avoided in medicine form by pregnant women and good for a lactating mum. Documented studies show an increase of up to 150% in the milk production of nursing mothers.
Hair Growth: It is believed that Fenugreek stimulates blood circulation to hair follicles to promote hair growth . For hair loss, Fenugreek should be taken as a dietary supplement as well as applied topically. It overcomes the problem of dandruff extensively.
Hair Conditioner: Grind pre-soaked Fenugreek seeds with curd. Apply the mixture to scalp , scrub, and cover the hair with the mixture. Leave it on for 20 minutes. Wash and rinse to see silky shining hair.
Cools the body and good for summer.
Fenugreek alone is good when stomach is upset and to overcome any digestion problems

Why Sprouted green grams?

Fevers: It is an excellent medicine during cholera, measles, chicken-pox, small-pox, typhoid and all types of fevers. It can be given in a small quantity even during acute phase of appendicitis.
Gives a enhances complexion of skin when taken in. Also the flour of the green gram is an excellent detergent and can be used as a substitute for soap to get soft skin. When applied over the face bleaches the color and gives good complexion without any irritation.
Aids hair growth. Also its flour can be used for washing the hair to prevent dandruff and get a long hair.

Why Almonds?

90% of the fat in almonds is unsaturated fat, and frequent consumption, as a result, could help lower blood cholesterol levels.
Almonds are a plant based food, so they contain no cholesterol.
Almonds are loaded with protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin E and other antioxidants and phytochemicals, contain the right kind of fats-monounsaturated and some polyunsaturated, so they help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the bad cholesterol, while not touching the high-density, or good cholesterol levels.
Rich in folic acid and lower risk of cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and other chronic illnesses.
Very good for hair growth as it strengthens the roots of hair avoiding hair fall.
Gives skin a good complexion

Dawn & Dusk Skin Care Tips for 30s, 40s and 60s

2012-03-23T07:34:00.000+08:00

Beauty is women. The external beauty of women is delivered through skin- essential theme building personality. Beauty adds to our personality giving us the confidence to be ourselves. It helps us shine.

Here are some recommended beauty tips that could be followed at home.

If you are in your 30s

Dawn

Wash with a gentle cleanser, followed by a moisturizer. If you have oily skin, use a cleanser but skip the moisturizer. All skin types should finish up with sunscreen and, budget permitting, a vitamin C cream that contains ascorbic acid.

Dusk

Rinse with a mild cleanser. Oily-skinned or acne-prone women should follow up with a prescription product that combats breakouts and photo ageing (sun damage). Women with drier skin can start applying retinol creams to help reverse damage.

If you are in your 40s

Dawn

All skin types should use a gentle soap or cleanser, followed by a vitamin C cream, a sunscreen and if your skin is dry, and a moisturizer that won't clog your face.

Dusk

Wash with a gentle soap or cleanser, such as a foaming face wash, then apply a retinol product or for stronger exfoliation, something with retin-A.

If you are in your 50s

Dawn

Whatever be your skin type, rinse with a gentle cleanser, and follow with a moisturizer.

Dusk

Wash with a gentle soap or cleanser then apply any vitamin A product. Don't exfoliate even a washcloth can be too harsh on more mature skin.

If you are in your 60s

Dawn

Wash with a mild soap or cleanser, and then apply a gentle moisturizer containing a sunscreen.

Dusk

Before going to bed, apply a prescription retinoid cream (women with oily skin should use it every day; for women with drier skin, every other day or two to three times per week is sufficient). Finish up with a gentle moisturizing cream to soothe the skin

CLEANSING

Cleansing removes dirt, bacteria and dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. Cleansing skin care is perhaps one of the most important things we can do to help keep our skin looking healthy and beautiful. Without cleansing, our faces would develop a build-up of materials that would make our faces dirty, shiny and dull. The bacteria and dirt on our face would also increase the risk of bacterial infections, leading to skin problems like acne. Cleansing is particularly important for people with oily skin, who have excess oil on their face which attracts dirt and debris.

Cleansing should not just stop with the face. Body cleansing is also important. However, a different type of cleansing may be needed for the body, than the cleansing which is needed for the face.

TONING

Facial toning does a number of things to keep your skin looking healthy. Firstly, it removes traces of dirt and debris that are left after cleansing. It also restores the skin's natural pH balance.

Toning is very beneficial for the pores. It helps tighten them up so that there is less chance of infection and acne. A good toner can tone up the skin and make it appear smoother

MOISTURIZING

Moisturizing helps hydrate the skin and prevent it from further moisture loss. It can also provide a protective barrier to stop moisture from escaping from the skin. Water and many skin care products can strip the skin of moisture. Moisturizing lotion helps replace that loss moisture. It is very important for people with dry skin, who have less sebum (the skin's natural oil) on their skin.

Face masks can also have a moisturizing effect. Moisturizing face masks are very good for people with dry skin who may need some extra moisture and attention.

EXFOLIATING

Exfoliating removes the surface layer of skin, along with any dirt, debris and dead skin cells. It provides a more thorough clean than cleansing. Removing the top layer of skin helps the new healthy skin to appear.

Easy tips to preserve your favorite jeans

2012-03-14T08:55:00.001+08:00

Jeans from Denim has been very popular form of casual dress around the world, for decades. Historic brands include Levi's, Lee, and Wrangler. Jeans come in various fits that are comfortable for ladies and men of all ages. It includes leggings, boyfriend, skinny, tapered, straight, boot cut, mommy-cut, maternity, junior fits, heritage fits, slim, straight and flare fits.

Frequent washing of jeans have so far resulted not only in color fade but also couldnt stretch the jeans for a longer life. No matter you throw in washer or do a hand wash with normal water and pat to dry, your jeans is not so as it was purchased. An article from ‘The Wall Street Journal’ says that throwing your jeans in the washing machine agitates the cotton in the fabric causing it to ‘bloom’ and then tighten up and shorten the fibers.

Jeans

Here are some tips which I learnt and practised to keep my jeans always new.

After two or three usage of jeans, try to find spot that requires cleaning. Use a damp cloth with a cleaning agent or mild shampoo to remove any stains or dirt. Please avoid using any chemicals or bleaching agents to remove the stains. After cleaning use a clean damp cloth to wipe off the soapy effect and hang it to dry in a room temperature and give a mild steam iron or in bathroom while you shower so that the steam will help to freshen and restore the shape to the fabric while steaming out creases and wrinkles.
Can give a full wash of jeans once in six months by soaking in a larger volume of pile with mild soap or shampoo and rinse and then give a air dry.

10 Natural beauty care from home

2012-03-13T13:38:00.002+08:00

For dry skin: Mix one teaspoon each of honey and lemon juice and apply it on your face. Wash it off after 15 minutes.It leaves you feel refreshed and beautifully clean.
For silky skin: Mix ground almond with organic coconut oil to make a paste. In the shower, rub this skin-softening mixture over rough areas of skin.
For silky hair: Grind shikaka (Acacia concinna ) powder with dry lemons and apply to hair and shower with normal water. Shikaka is a good cleanser cum conditioner and suits all types of hair.
For dark hairs: Warm coconut oil with cleaned henna leaves and filter it. Cool it and apply regularly and hair wash after 3-4 hours. Routine use of this home prepared oil will yield dark hairs and also is a good remedy to overcome white hairs in teen age.
For body odour: Rose water can be added generously to bath water. It is a natural coolant and fragrant.
For Weight Loss: Green peas are rich in fibre, antioxidants, Vitamin C and iron and low on fat. Those watching their waistline should eat more of these.
For removing scars in face: 3 teaspoons of oatmeal with one teaspoon of honey, curd and lemon juice. Apply it on your entire face, avoiding the lips and the area around your eyes. Wash it off after half an hour. Apply this mask twice a week.
For thin Lips: If you have thin lips, don't apply dark shades. Go for sheers in shades of pink.
For wrinkles in Lips: Use dry grapes to massgae over lips every 3 days in a week to get rid of wrinkles in lips.
For Pimples:

Apply sandalwood paste, yoghurt cream mixed with an equal proportion of neem paste on the affected area, at least for 3-4 days.
Mix cinnamon powder with a little lemon juice and a few drops of honey into a sticky paste. Apply it only on the pimples daily and leave it on for one or two hours

11 face packs with fruits, vegetables and spices

2012-03-10T09:45:00.000+08:00

Face packs keeps face healthy, clean and give a radiant look. There are variant types of facepacks for various skin types available readymade in market. Choosing a facepack should be a very careful job so that the result should not end up with allergies and spoil the original skin. It should also be economical. Here are some procedures to make homemade facepacks which could be used 100% tension free of any skin problems. Could be undergone relaxed at home on your own hygenic preparation.

Make a mix of warm milk with 1 tea once in a wpoon of honey and apply on face and neck. Wash after 10 minutes to have a glow in your face. Care must be taken that the pack does not fall on your hair and eyebrows.
Routine apply of ripen pappaya juice on face removes pimple marks and nourishes the skin.
Beat the egg white till foam appears and then apply on face. Allow till the pack dries and wash. Do this routinely atleast for 7 days to see your wrinkles gone.
Applying curd as a pack to face also enhances the facial glow.
Intake of dry orange skin powder along with buttermilk daily also enhances the facial glow.
Soak a spoon of poppy seeds. Make a paste out of it. Apply it on the face as a pack. Wash with warm water after 10 minutes. This is a fast remedy to have face free of wrinkles.
Make a pack out of potato extract, with equal ratio of honey. Apply on the face. Allow to rest for half an hour and then wash. You are sure to see a more beautiful face than before.
Scrup your face with milk cream and leave till it dries and then wash. The skin becomes soft and shiny.
Make a pack out of Carrot and Orange extract with a spoon of honey and milk. Apply on face and leave for 15 minutes and then wash. This could be a perfect facial for oil skin.
Milk with drop of glycerin and rose water when applied to face before wash regularly yields a shiny appearance to face.
Carrot a day enhances your beauty more. Make a paste of carrot and curd to apply on your face. Leave it for 20 minutes. Then wash with clear water to see your face glow without wrinkles. Also carrot gives fairer complexion.

4 Foods that soothe rage

2012-03-08T13:41:00.003+08:00

1. Watermelon:

This juicy fruit contains citrulline and arginine, chemicals that trigger production of nitric oxide, a compound that relaxes your body's blood vessels.

2. Ginseng tea:

Ginseng has been used from ancient period by koreans and chinese to improve the body's response to stress and decrease feelings of anxiety. It also rejuvenates the body and lessens physical and mental stress.Sipping it slowly will also give you time to think over your initial reaction, which might have worse repercussions later.

3. Salmon:

Salmon intake is associated with decreased chances of depression. The omega-3 fatty acid in salmon, called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), is good for thinking and the decreased risk of certain brain-related problems.. Studies show people who eat ample amounts of DHA have a much lower incidence of depression, aggressiveness and hostility.

4. Kidneys:
Lamb's kidneys are rich in phosphatidylserine which can improve memory and stress response. A study in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience has proved that food rich in phosphatidylserine were associated with feeling less stressed and having a better mood. Cow brain also contain high levels of phosphatidylserine but is always not recommended as the excess may lead to mad cow disease.

15 Proverbs that make up your day

2012-03-07T13:40:00.001+08:00

A good beginning makes a good ending.
A house divided against itself cannot stand.
A journey of thouseand miles begins with a single step.
A leopard cannot change its spots.
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
A little of what you fancy does you good.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
A person is known by the company he keeps.
A picture paints a thousand words.
A problem shared is a problem halved.
A prophet is not recognized in his own land.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
A change is as good as a rest.
A fool and his money are soon parted.

Vocabulary

2012-03-07T13:32:00.000+08:00

adamantine \ad-uh-MAN-teen\, adjective:
> Utterly unyielding or firm in attitude or opinion.
> Too hard to cut, break, or pierce.
bandy \BAN-dee\, verb:
> To pass from one to another or back and forth; give and take.
> To throw or strike to and fro or from side to side, as a ball in tennis.
> To circulate freely.
adjective:
> (Of legs) having a bend or crook outward; bowed.
rabble \RAB-ul\ noun:
> disorganized or confused collection of things
> a disorganized or disorderly crowd of people
adulation \aj-uh-LAY-shun\ noun :
> excessive or slavish admiration or flattery
screed \skreed\, noun:
> A long discourse or essay, especially a diatribe.
> An informal letter, account, or other piece of writing.
verb:
> Scot. To tear, rip, or shred, as cloth.

6 Tips for soothing sore gums

2012-03-04T16:18:00.001+08:00

Although timing varies widely, babies often begin teething by six months. The two bottom front teeth are usually the first to appear, followed by the top two front teeth (lower and upper central incisors).

lower and upper central incisors

Symptoms of teething include:

drooling
chewing on solid objects
irritability or crankiness
sore or tender gums

Teething can cause signs and symptoms in mouth and gums but not fever or diarrhoea.

Simple tips to comfort your baby to soothe sore gums:

Rub your baby's gums
Offer a teething ring
Keep the teething ring cool: A cold washcloth or chilled teething ring can be given to soothe baby gums.Do not freeze the ring as extreme cold can be harmful.
Try hard foods like peeled carrot or cucumber.
Dry the drool: Keep a clean cloth to dry baby's chin and avoid skin rashes
Consult doctor if baby becomes too much cranky.

10 most to do skin care Tips

2012-03-01T07:49:00.000+08:00

These steps are easy and highly useful for working women who are running shot of time to care their skin. Skincare is very essential as it noy only nourishes your skin, it also builds our confidence psychologically to show our efficiency in profession. Practic these tips while in your routines regularly and feel the beauty effect.

Apply honey to face, leave it for 10-15 minutes and then wash it. Regular habit of doing this removes wrinkles forever.
Alternatively apply coconut oil with two drops of lemon juice on face, hands where you have wrinkles, slightly massage it, and wash after few minutes and then search for your wrinkles.
Have the habit of drinking a glass of hot water daily which keeps your skin naurally fresh forever.
Also have the habit of drinking lemon juice once a day. It gives naural bleaching effect to your skin and your skin will always be bright even when you are very tired of your work.
Do not wash your face often as the skin may become dry. Do only twice a day.
Do facial massage once a week. It enhances overall good blood circulation of skin.
Use the same brand of cosmetics from head to toe.
Never go for cosmetic surgery as artificial beauty never lasts forever.
To be fresh and energetic throughout the day, include oats and bens in your routine diet.
To overcome obesity, intake a salad of cabbage, carrot, tomato mixed with pepper before lunch regularly.

Of all these tips, the best tip is that ALWAYS THINK YOU ARE IN TEENS, BE HAPPY, UNDERGO TAKE IT EASY POLICY, then nobody can guess you are older....

3 steps to reduce your thigh weight

2012-02-21T15:39:00.000+08:00

Health and beauty are closely related to each other. A disease free, healthy and cheerful personality looks beautiful. A person should not go behind artificial cosmetics instead should choose only natural approach like regular exercise, diet and food free from cholesterol and artificial flavors for lifelong remedy.

Fat thigh is one such problem that are certainly hindrance to fitness and physical beauty. Women are the easy victims who store fat in their hips and thighs during the pre and post maternity period and undergo an entirely fat filled body structure. Such heavy hips and thighs can be reduced and the body can be given a beautiful shape through simple exercises if done regularly.

Warm-Up: 5 minutes of walking or jogging in place at a brisk pace. After you complete your warm up take the time to run through a few thigh stretches in order to loosen your muscles and get ready for the workout!
Thigh Exercise 1: First lie down on a mat and turn left. Spread the legs as much as you can. Let the head rest on the left hand and the upper body will be above the ground. Lift the right leg as high as you can and bring it down slowly. Contract the stomach and bring it to the normal position. Repeat this ten times.
Thigh Exercise 2: Repeat the same with your left leg. Let the head rest on the right hand and the upper body will be above the ground. Lift the left leg as high as you can and bring it down slowly. Contract the stomach and bring it to the normal position. Repeat this ten times. This is good to reduce the weight on the thighs.

Why Foot Reflexology?

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Reflexology is known to promote the body's own healing powers. It is suitable for any age groups, from babies to adults. It is a natural healing therapy which is highly effective in dealing with many health complaints. A foot massage can promote relaxation but does not have long term effects. Anyhow it is recommeded as foot reflexology promotes equilibrium and well-being with long lasting impact.

Foot Reflexology

Foot reflexology is based on the principle that foot is like a chart of the body. It is divided into 10 reflex zones. It is a mirror image of the body. Look at the reflexology chart given below, to can see that each reflex zone corresponds to a part of the body. Specific manipulation and pressure of reflex points reduces and eliminates blockages in the corresponding glands or organs and therefore restores healthy balance.

Foot reflexology chart to heal various disease

Some conditions which can benefit from foot reflexology therapy:

blood circulation: varicose veins, haemorroids, high blood pressure
digestive system: stomach upsets, stomach bloating, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, diarrhea, ulcers
nervous problems: sleep disorder, depression, lack of concentration or energy, memory loss
other problems: weight gain, skin problems, migraine, pregnancy disorder, ageing issues

6 signs to find perfect life partner

2012-02-04T14:38:00.001+08:00

Quote's are like proven theories in everyday life. Below are the quotes on life partner written by great writers. It might be their self-experience or learnt experience. Every man despite caste, creed or race falls in love and is desperate for a true life partner to complete his life journey.

So it becomes an important turning point in life when we hold our life partner's hand to step further. The more we concentrate or pay attention in choosing a life partner so much is our life in peace. May the below points be in your mind while you select your soul mate or life partner.

“Finding a life partner is like choosing a bed. You need one as a friend either in times of health or sickness. Freshness or weariness. Happiness or sadness. And we can be certain that we've picked the right one without having to sleep with it first.”
~*~ Isman H. Suryaman from good reads.

All men and women have an equal need for love. When these needs are not fulfilled it is easy to have our feelings hurt, for which we blame our partner. ~*~ John Gray from Brain Quote

Love is a temporary madness, it erupts like volcanoes and then subsides. And when it subsides, you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is.
~*~ Louis de Bernieres from Soul mate Quotes

Signs to remember while you select your life partner:

Temperaments balance one another
Both are committed to do the work
Able to speak your partners language from heart - Telepathy
Able to work together to solve problem
Genuinely love your partner as a human

6 steps to overcome peer pressure?

2012-02-02T14:34:00.002+08:00

Peer pressure a fairly self-explanatory term is literally the pressure we feel from our partners or friends to do certain things, eat certain foods, speak certain words, teasing or bullying, smoking and so on which we are not in favor of.

Peer pressure can be both positive and negative, but for the most part when we hear about peer pressure it is the harmful variety. Peer pressure can put you at risk, make you compromise your morals and deter you from your future plans. Rather than let peer pressure sway you, learn how to defeat negative peer pressure and get on with your own life!

If the peer pressure are positive like the pressure from friends to show off your beautiful voice in a concert then its not an issue. But generally the term refers to the negative side only. In such a case how to defeat the peer pressure.

Need to cultivate self-confidence, self-acceptance and self love that will allow you to remain comfort with your ideals and interests even in the face of pressure from others.
Join clubs or groups whose members believe in the same thing as you.
Cultivate friendships with people who do not pressure you
Distance yourself from critical friends who bully
Have a few excuses ready for why you cannot participate in the activity that you are being pressurized.
Have the support of your parents

It is matter for which you should be readily prepared for, it is not something you should worry about giving in to. Know yourself, love yourself and be yourself and don't let anyone to dominate you.

Home made hair oil for black hairs

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Ingredients

Amla - 1 cup

Curry leaves - 1 cup

Gingelly oil - 1 cup

Method

Rinse and drain amla and curry leaves. Remove seeds from Amla and grind to get the extract from it. Similarly gring curry leaves and extract it. Mix them well and keep aside. Take same proportion of gingelly oil and warm it. Keep it aside. In the same pan, heat the extracts till they become half in volume. Then mix the gingelly oil in it and keep the mix in sunlight for 4-5 days. If it is winter, can warm it daily for 4-5 days and allow it to settle.

Filter it and apply it for hair on routine basis to get dark black hair. It also cools your body giving you a good sleep at night. Are you ready to try?

10 Weaning tips for Mothers

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Most parents misunderstand weaning as coaxing the baby to give up the breast or bottle milk. Weaning basically means the gradual transition of a babys diet from milk to other forms of nourishment.

To Do and not to Do during weaning:

Wash hands before handling food to avoid bacterial contamination.
Cook meats thoroughly to ensure all bateria is destroyed.
Reheating of food must be done properly. If reheating liquids, bring it to a rolling boil.
Do not leave food standing around for long periods at room temperature before feeding baby. Place leftovers in the fidge once food has cooled and remember to cover the food.
Do not keep unfinished foods once they have been served. Due to saliva contamination, food will turn bad quickly.
Once weaning gets underway, keep baby adequaetely hydrated with enough fluids in form of water, fruit juices and soups.
Fried foods are not advised to be fed to infants before 10 months.
Do not add salt or other salty seasonings and sauces into baby weaning food. The natural salt present in foods is enough to meet the needs of baby. Additional salt can affect the kidney which are yetto be developed.
Avoid sugar as it pumps up calories with no positive effect on nutritients. This can pave the way for childhood obesity and dental problem as a result of sweet tooth.
Do step by step with love and patience so that it is a much fulfilling experience for both mother and child.

Extracts from,
Feed your child right
-The first nutritient guide for Asian parents by Lynn Alexander & Yeong Boon Yee

Wisdom Quotes

2011-11-14T15:57:00.001+08:00

Collaborate

Meeting people halfway is the most significant trip we can take. We don't work for each other...

We work with each other.

Customer Care

The growth of any organisation is nurtured one customer at a time.

Challenge

Always set the Trail, Never follow the path.

Goals

Daring to risk it all to reach a goal enables the good to be great and the great to achieve greatness.

Journey

It is good to have an end to journey toward;

But it is the journey that matters in the end.

Success

It is not the position you stand, but the direction in which you look.

Leadership

Leaders stands out by the nature of their commitment and the integrity of their character.

Teamwork

You can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.

Moms Times | Online magazine for women

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3G DIET chart for your kitchen wall

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GO FOR FOODS - Dalia , Chapatti, ( with Daal, Basin Or Vegetables ), Sandwiches, Rice ( in Several Forms)

GROW FOODS - Lentils, Channa and Rajma, Milk, Curd, Lassi, Soya Nuggets, Egg.

GLOW BY FOODS - Vegetables, Fruits.

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1. DRINK PLENTY WATER:

2. KEEP IT BLAND:

3. AVOID FATTY FOODS:

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Why Foot Reflexology?

6 signs to find perfect life partner

6 steps to overcome peer pressure?

Home made hair oil for black hairs

10 Weaning tips for Mothers

Wisdom Quotes

GO FOR FOODS
- Dalia , Chapatti, ( with Daal, Basin Or Vegetables ), Sandwiches, Rice ( in Several Forms)

GROW FOODS
- Lentils, Channa and Rajma, Milk, Curd, Lassi, Soya Nuggets, Egg.

GLOW BY FOODS
- Vegetables, Fruits.