Citrus fruits like, oranges and limes contain high concentrations of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). This Vitamin C has a fat burning quality. Vitamin C reduces the effectiveness of fat. It reduces its content and can liquefy or dilute fat. By diluting the fat, it makes it less effective, and easier to flush out of your system. Vitamin C also works on cholesterol deposits. By adding Citrus Fruits to your daily diet, you will greatly increase your metabolism, increase your ability to get rid of fat, and also control your cholesterol levels.




Add applesauce (it's loaded with pectin), apples, fresh fruit and berries, to your diet and let the power of pectin pulverize the fat that accumulates on your cells. An apple a day can help keep the fat away.
 Cucumbers are usually used in many salads, besides tasting great their high water content adds to your bulk hence making you feel full. They can be consumed before every meal which will greatly help you from over-eating!

Berries contain a chemical call pectin. Pectin limits the amount of fat your cells can absorb. This will put a natural limitation on the amount of fat your cells can absorb. Pectin, once in your system, has a water binding property, it absorbs watery substances, and these watery substances in turn bombards the cells and makes it release fat deposits


Garlic oil or the juice of garlic has a significant protective quality to cells which help to reduce fatty deposits. When taken, it brings down the levels of fat. Garlic, garlic oil, or anything with garlic, also has an antibiotic property to it and can be used to cure many ailments!


Breakfast cereals are typically heavily processed foods, and most of their original micronutrients, like vitamins or minerals, are removed during the food-processing. However, most breakfast cereals are fortified with added vitamins and minerals, making them a convenient source of most B-vitamins, vitamin D and several minerals including iron. Wholegrain breakfast cereals (eg. granola, muesli, oats) are typically rich in natural B-vitamins, soluble fiber (which helps to lower cholesterol) and have a lower GI-value than regular refined cereals

Food as Medicines

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

Red beans Red beans including small red beans and dark red kidney beans are good sources of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper and thiamin. They're also an excellent low-fat, low-calorie source of protein and dietary fiber. Red beans also contain phytonutrients that may help prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer!
Mushrooms They are often reffered to as the good fungus and their nutrional benefits are plenty. A study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health showed that men who consumed 160 micrograms of selenium per day cut their risk of prostate cancer by 65 percent! Mushrooms also contain valuable niacin, riboflavin, copper, potassium and pantothenic acid, much of which is vital for turning food into energy! They are also known to have potent immune-boosting and cancer-fighting properties!
Milk Now we all remember how as kids we were coaxed by our parents to drink milk! Milk is a good source of calcium that may help prevent brittle bones. Milk and milk products are still considered to be the best and easiest source of calcium!
Garlic Garlic was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians, chewed by Greek Olympian atheletes and thought to be essential for keeping vampires at bay! No matter how much we talk about the benefits of garlic, it's not enough! Garlic is known to reduce the risk of heart attacks, killing bacteria, keeping your heart healthy & warding off coughs and colds. It is also known to reduce cholesterol. New research indicates that taking garlic during pregnancy can cut the risk of pre-eclampsia (raised blood pressure and protein retained in the urine)
Broccoli Many of us dislike broccoli and avoid eating it but the truth is that this magic vegetable is a good source of calcium, potassium, folate and fiber, broccoli contains phytonutrients, a group of compounds that may help prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Broccoli is also a good source of antioxidants that protect your body's cells from damage
Almonds Nuts are good for you since they conatin high levels of mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats which are good for your heart and almonds are a great source of fiber, riboflavin, magnesium, iron and calcium and vitamin E. In fact, almonds have more calcium than any other nut. Like most nuts, almonds provide one of the best plant sources of protein!

Health Benefits of Watermelon

Watermelon has always been a good source of vitamins A and C, and provides potassium and fiber. But now consumers have even more reasons to enjoy a sweet fruit.

Scientists indicate that watermelon contains high levels of lycopene-an antioxidant that may help the body fight cancer and prevent disease. Found only in select fruits and vegetables, lycopene is very effective at trapping cancer-promoting agents called free-oxygen radicals.

A study conducted by Harvard University found that men who ate lycopene-rich diets of tomatoes and tomato products had a much lower risk of developing certain cancers, especially prostrate cancer.

Lycopene is found only in red watermelon varieties. In fact, it gives watermelon its red colour,thus, the redder the watermelon, the more lycopene it contains.

We have always known that watermelon offers a number of benefits .But as lycopene continues to emerge as a possible important, effective agent in disease prevention.

In addition to lycopene, watermelon offers a host of other health benefits. It is fat-free, yet delivers 100 percent on the critical energy component found in functional foods.

Diseases & Its Solutions in Foods

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

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

Lifesaver Tomatoes

The tomato is the world's most popular fruit. And yes, just like the brinjal and the pumpkin, botanically speaking it is a fruit, not a vegetable. More than 60 million tons of tomatoes are produced per year, 16 million tons more than the second most popular fruit, the banana. Apples are the third most popular (36 million tons), then oranges (34 million tons) and watermelons (22 million tons).

Tomatoes were first cultivated in 700 AD by Aztecs and Incas. Explorers returning from Mexico introduced the tomato into Europe, where it was first mentioned in 1556. The French called it "the apple of love," the Germans "the apple of paradise."

Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C and fibre, and are cholesterol free. An average size tomato (148 gram, or 5 oz) boasts only 35 calories. Furthermore, new medical research suggests that the consumption of lycopene - the stuff that makes tomatoes red - may prevent cancer. Lycopene is part of the family of pigments called carotenoids, which are natural compounds that create the colours of fruits and vegetables. For example, beta carotene is the orange pigment in carrots. As with essential amino acids, they are not produced by the human body. Lycopene us the most powerful antioxidant in the carotenoid family and, with vitamins C and E, protect us from the free radicals that degrade many parts of the body.

The scientific term for the common tomato is lycopersicon lycopersicum, which mean "wolf peach." It is a cousin of the eggplant, red pepper, ground cherry, potato, and the highly toxic belladonna, also known as the nightshade or solanaccae. There are more than 10,000 varieties of tomatoes. Tomatoes are used in many food product, including, of course, tomato sauce (ketchup), pasta and pizza. According to a Steel Packing Council survey of 1997, 68% of chefs use canned tomatoes for convenience, quality and flavouring. It hasn't changed much since.

Scientists have found a substance in tomatoes that can help prevent heart attacks and strokes. It works by helping to stop blood becoming sticky and forming the clots that can cause potentially fatal blockages in arteries and veins. The lycopene which gives tomatoes their red colour is known to protect against various cancers. The anti-clotting properties are found in the yellow fluid surrounding the seeds. It was found that the stickiness of platelets - the particles in blood that cause clotting - was reduced by 70 per cent when 220 volunteers had a drink containing the tomato extract.

Blood platelets are vital for helping wounds heal after an accident or surgery, but if they become too sticky, then they bind together, which can stop the free flow of blood. The tomato substance reduces the stickiness of platelets so they flow smoothly through blood vessels, reducing the risk of a blockage occurring.

Up to 50,000 people a year die as a result of clots caused by a buildup of platelets.

Those most at risk are people who have already had a heart attack or stroke, smokers, women on the Pill, long-distance air travellers, the long-term sick and pregnant women.

Research has shown that the anti-clotting substance in the drink has no detrimental effect on the natural clotting process. Nor does it cause the side-effects, such as gastric problems, often associated with blood-thinning drugs.

Beneficial Water Therapy

Introduction
Drink six (6) glasses of water (1.5 liters) everyday and avoid medicine, tablets, injections, diagnosis, doctor fees, etc. You can never believe before practicing.

List of Diseases That Can Be Cured By Water Therapy
Blood Pressure / Hypertension, Anemia (Blood Shortage), Rheumatism (Pain in joints / muscles), General Paralysis, Obesity, Arthritis, Sinusitis, Tachycardia, Giddiness, Cough, Leukemia, Asthma, Bronchitis, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Meningitis, Kidney Stones, Hyper Acidity, Dysentry, Gastroenteritis, Uterus Cancer, Rectal Piodapse, Constipation, Hostorthobics, Diabetes, Eye Diseases, Ophthalmic Hemorrhage & Opthalmia (Reddisheye), Irregular Menstruation, Breast Cancer, Laryngitis, Headache, Leukemia, Urogenital Diseases

Therapy Procedure
Early morning, after you get up from bed, (without even brushing your teeth) drink 1.5 liters of water i.e., 5 to 6 glasses. Let us all know that ancient Indians termed this therapy as "Usha Paana Chikitsa" . You may wash your face thereafter.

Here it is very essential to note that nothing else, neither drinks nor solid food of any sort should be taken within 1 hour before and after drinking these 1.5 liters of water.

It is also to be strictly observed that no alcoholic drinks should be taken the previous night.

If required, boiled and filtered water may be used for this purpose. It is difficult to drink 1.5 liters of water at one time, but you will get used to it gradually.

Initially, while practicing you may drink four glasses first and to balance two glasses after a gap of two minutes. You may find the necessity to urinate 2 to 3 times within an hour, but it will become normal after quite some time.


By Research and Experience, The following diseases are observed to be cured with this therapy within the indicated days as below:
Constipation 1 day
Acidity 2 day
Diabetes 7 day
Cancer 4 weeks
Pulmonary TB 3 months
BP & Hypertension 4 weeks



Note: It is advised that persons suffering from Arthritis or Rheumatism should practice this therapy thrice a day, i.e. morning, midday and night, 1 hour before meals for one week; and twice a day subsequently until the disease disappears. How Does Pure Water Act?

Consuming ordinary drinking water by the right method purifies human body. It renders the colon more effective by forming new fresh blood, known in medical terms as " Haematopaises". That the mucous folds of the colon and intestines are activated by this method is an undisputed fact, just as the theory that the mucous fold produces new fresh blood.

If the colon is cleansed then the nutrients of the food taken several times a day will be absorbed and by the action of the mucous folds they are turned into fresh blood. The blood is all-important in curing ailments and restoring health and for this water should be consumed in a regular pattern.


Life is Short, Just go for it Please spread this message to your friends, relatives and neighbors. It is a great service to the cause of humanity.

Don't after a Meal

1 Don't smoke Experiment from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes (chances of cancer is higher).
2 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.
3 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.
4 Don't loosen your belt Loosening the belt after a meal will easily cause the intestine to be twisted & blocked.
5 Don't bathe Bathing 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.
6 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.
7 Don't sleep immediately The food we intake will not be able to digest properly. Thus will lead to gastric & infection in our intestine.

Why Taste Salt before and after Meals?

Our Holy Prophet (SAW) has said: "One who eats a pinch a salt before and after a thing (food) Allah will protect him from 360 types of hardship, of which the easiest is leprosy".

Imam Baqir (a.s.) has said: "Salt is a cure for 70 diseases and if people will come to know the advantages of salt they will not use any other cure except salt."

1 Taste is a chemical sensation. Salt stimulates the taste buds of the tongue to their maximum, thus increasing secretion. Saliva thus secreted helps in the process of mastication of food, and in the preparing of the food into a bolus, suitable for digestion. Saliva also has a digestive and bacteriolytic action.
2 "Salt stimulates the sensory nerve endings on the tongue. This generates nervous impulses which pass via the central nervous system to trigger the corresponding motor nerve of the gland into action and commence secretion. Thus digestive juices are secreted in stomach and intestines, and the digestive system is prepared to digest and absorb the food which is to follow the initial taste of salt. Similarly, a pinch of salt at the end of a meal completes digestion. In other words indigestion and other related problems can be controlled by practicing this simple dietary advice.
3 Salt plays an important role in phosphorylation. The term phosphorylation includes all chemical reactions in the body which require combination with phosphoric acid. These chemical reactions are an essential part during the absorption and metabolism of different foods. It has been observed that adrenal glands (cortex) in the body control phosphorylation by helping the enzymes responsible for the process. But it is also known that many of the defects seen in diseases of adrenal glands are rectified by giving enough salt.
4 It is interesting to note that water absorption from the intestines is influenced by the presence of salt in it. Pure distilled water is absorbed only upto 59% but if given along with salt, the rate of absorption gradually rises to 95%.
5 Deficiency of salt shows reduction in fat deposits, atrophy of muscles, lung infections, retarded bone growth and reduction in bone tissue.
6 Lastly a word of caution for excess salt taken, which can lead to swelling all over the body especially legs and ankles, high blood pressure, hyper-acidity, stomach ulcers and paralytic strokes.

Therefore, taking a pinch of salt before and after each meal will surely fulfill one's daily requirements.

Health Part - 2

Mental

Improve your mind by taking these simple steps.

60 Go back to school: Continuing your education does not have to be a complicated endeavor. Take an online class, or just a weekend seminar.
61 Read classic books: Improve your mind by finally picking up all those books you were supposed to read in school.
62 Plan: Always have a plan for your life, so you'll know what you're working toward.
63 Quit procrastinating: Resolve to get moving, and you'll find that you have much more time than you originally realized.
64 Get inspired by a book: Read a book that will help you spark positive changes in your life.
65 Learn from your mistakes: Don't let mistakes get you down. Instead, consider what you did wrong, and how you can avoid doing so again in the future.
66 Stop worrying: Let go of worry, and know that the future will come no matter what you do about it.
67 Learn to play a musical instrument: Pick up a guitar, or even a harp, to improve your mental capacity and have something fun to do.
68 Work to your own advantage: Improve upon what you can, and let the rest fall away.
69 Think slowly: Instead of jumping to conclusions, carefully calculate what a situation means. Doing so can help you save relationships that might be damaged by rash thinking.
70 Participate in a debate: Have a rational discussion with someone of similar intellect to improve your knowledge.
71 Learn a new language: Broaden your horizons by learning how to speak a new language.
72 Visit Wikipedia: Spend some time on Wikipedia learning lots of interesting facts you've never realized before.

Habits

Make these changes in your daily life to improve upon yourself.

73 Quit smoking: It's the single most important thing you can do for your health, appearance, and energy. You'll smell better, too.
74 Wake up early: Be an early riser, and you'll find that you have more time to get things done.
75 Spend more time outside: Head outside to become more active and enjoy the world around you.
76 Be organized: Make things easier on yourself by living a more organized life.

At Work

You spend so much time at work, but probably don't often consider how you can improve upon this important facet of your life. Take these steps to make things just a little bit better.

77 Make friends with your coworkers: One of the easiest and most important things you can do to improve your career is to practice inner networking. Socialize with your coworkers, and they'll be more willing to help you when you need it.
78 Improve your writing skills: If you improve upon your writing skills, you'll instantly sound more intelligent and persuasive.
79 Collaborate: Don't go it alone-ask for help, and give help in return.
80 Keep your inbox empty: Reduce anxiety and simplify by clearing out your inbox as much as you can.
81 Leave work at the door: Don't bring work home with you, or you'll stress yourself out at home.
82 Join a professional association: Network with others in your field for fun and career advancement.
83 Ask for a raise: Simply asking for a raise you deserve is a no-brainer way to feel better about work and your paycheck.
84 Improve your resume: If you're not happy with your job, give your resume a facelift and consider seeking a new position.
85 Improve your system: If you've got a messy desk, or generally lead a disorganized work life, take charge by reorganizing.
86 Start your own business: One of the best ways to improve your career is to go into business for yourself.

In Your Community

Getting involved in your community is a great way to improve upon your life. Try these methods for getting out there.

87 Vote: Impact your community's future by participating in the election of officials.
88 Donate unused items: Instead of holding a garage sale, pass your old items on to people who need them-like books to schools, and clothing to shelters.
89 Support charitable endeavors: Whether it's with money or time, do what you can to help out charities in your community.
90 Be a coach: Offer to coach a youth sport, and you'll shape young lives while having fun.
91 Visit your local library: Take advantage of your community's library to both save money and broaden your mind.

In the Environment

An excellent way to improve upon yourself is to reduce the negative impact you have on the world. Take these steps to get greener and change your life for the better.

92 Work to reduce your carbon emissions: Find out about the many things you can do to help cut your carbon emissions, and then take action on them.
93 Improve your gas mileage: Drive more slowly and coast as much as you can to improve your gas mileage.
94 Turn off the lights: Cut your waste and energy bill by turning off your lights whenever you don't need them.
95 Get a reusable water bottle: Keep plastic water bottles out of our landfills by getting a container you can use over and over again.
96 Reduce your trash: Take steps to cut down on the waste you put in landfills.
97 Buy local and organic food: Support your health and local farmer by purchasing local, organic produce.
98 Adjust your thermostat: Let your heater and AC take a small break by adjusting your thermostat to reduce waste.
99 Stop using plastic bags: Quit using plastic bags, and you'll both reduce your impact and save animals.
100 Take shorter showers: Save a precious resource by reducing the amount of water you use in your daily shower.

health Part 1

No matter how perfect you may think you are, the fact this there's always some small way you can improve upon yourself. Whether it's broadening your knowledge or reducing your impact on the earth, there are seemingly endless little things you can do to make a change for the better. Here, we'll discuss 100 of these steps, and how you can go about doing them.

Health

Good health is the foundation of a good life, so make these improvements, and they'll resonate out to the rest of your life.

1 Eat breakfast every morning: Eating breakfast is important for your health and mental power, supplying essential vitamins, minerals, and energy for your day.
2 Get a good night's rest: You just can't have a happy and productive life if you're tired all of the time, so get some quality shut eye.
3 Drink water: Step up your water intake to lose weight, feel better, and improve your skin.
4 Eat slowly: Slow down when you eat, and you'll find that you consume less while still feeling satisfied.
5 Cut down on junk food: Junk food has a nasty way of bringing your health down, so avoid it whenever possible, opting instead for healthy food like fresh fruits and vegetables.
6 Practice good dental hygiene: Researchers have found that dental hygiene is important for more than cosmetic reasons-it can help you chew food and even avoid heart disease.
7 Drink tea: Be sure to check out the powerhouse of benefits that tea can deliver, which includes improved memory and prevention of ills such as cavities, cancer, and heart disease.
8 Get some exercise: Whether you need to lose weight or not, exercise will have a positive effect on your overall health and quality of life.
9 Improve your energy: If you're feeling sluggish all day, chances are you're just not going to feel good about yourself. So take a few steps to boost your energy, and you'll be better in your daily life.
10 Intensify your workouts: Researchers have found that by doing more intense workouts, you can enjoy similar benefits that you would with a more relaxed workout for a longer period of time.
11 Enjoy fish a few times a week: Eat fish, and you'll get a serving of Omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce heart disease.
12 Wear better shoes: Don't torture your toes with restrictive shoes all the time-limit the amount of time you spend in uncomfortable shoes.
13 Protect your skin: Stay out of the sun to avoid skin damage, or use sunblock to help.
14 Eat at home: It's easier and cheaper to prepare healthy foods on your own at home, and skillfully cooking a meal is sure to impress just about anyone.
15 Get tested for prediabetes: Diabetes is a disease that many Americans are susceptible to, and by discovering it early on you can prevent it or lessen its impact.
16 Take a daily walk: Get a little bit of movement and clear your mind with a walk every day.
17 Lose weight: One of the best things you can do for your health and overall quality of life is to shed a few pounds.

Social

Take these steps to change your social life for the better.

18 Join a book club: Get some social interaction while improving your knowledge with a book club.
19 Get out of the house: Believe it or not, the world just isn't going to come to you. You've got to get out of your "zone" for social interaction.
20 Volunteer: For a rewarding social experience, look into volunteer opportunities.
21 Ignore minor irritations: Whether it's some jerk in traffic, or incessant Facebook application requests, some things just aren't worth dealing with.
22 Start a blog: Spark an online discussion and network with new people through a blog.
23 Talk to strangers: Don't hesitate to spark a conversation with someone you don't know-you just might enjoy yourself, or even make a new friend.
24 Don't stereotype or label people: Avoid dismissing people based on factors you don't fully understand, and you may find that they have something to offer you.
25 Call old friends: You'd be surprised how many people would be overjoyed to hear from you, especially if it's been a while since you've seen them.
26 Go to church: Make new friends and get in touch with your spiritual side at church or temple.
27 Host a party: Spend some time with good friends and enjoy yourself at home by inviting others over for a party.
28 Enjoy a hobby: Having a regular, relaxing activity will bring you joy.
29 Join a club: Whether you're into board games or photography, there's a group out there for you.

Emotional

Improve your emotional life with these simple strategies.

30 Make an effort to be happy: Whether you actually feel happy or not, make it a point to attempt happiness. It will help you feel better, as well as others around you.
31 Consider religion: If you're not a spiritual person, consider becoming more involved with religion to improve your emotional well-being.
32 Stop taking things personally: Although it may seem to the contrary, know that not everyone is out to make your life harder.
33 Be optimistic: Put a positive spin on things and feel better about the future.
34 Know when to lose sleep: Sometimes, you have more important things to do than sleep, but they key is knowing when that should happen.
35 Step out of your comfort zone: Make it a point to step out of your comfort zone once in awhile. It's a great way to advance yourself.
36 Get rid of ill-fitting clothing: Clothes that don't fit right will just make you look bad and feel worse about yourself. If you love a piece, but it just doesn't look good, consider getting it tailored.
37 Spend time with a child: Look at the world through a child's eyes and get inspired. You'll learn to appreciate simple things and see life with excitement.
38 Pamper yourself: Take care of yourself, whether that means getting a pint of ice cream now and then, or just getting a spa treatment.
39 Celebrate your successes: When you've accomplished something great, take a moment to feel good about it!
40 Quit your technology addiction: Although you may love your BlackBerry, you'll feel a whole lot better if you just step away from the screen for a while.
41 Set goals: By setting goals, you'll give yourself something to strive for and look forward to.
42 Feel good about yourself: Make a decision to improve your self-confidence, and you'll feel better. Others will notice it, too.
43 Be thankful: Every now and then, take some time to acknowledge all of the good things you have in your life, big and small.
44 Cut yourself some slack: Avoid inventing your own impossible, stringent rules that you have to stick to-they'll only make you feel nervous and guilty.
45 Let go of the past: Don't hold grudges-let go, and you'll free up emotional space.
46 Don't be dramatic: Stop inflating small problems, or you'll make yourself more anxious than you need to be.
47 Express yourself: Let your emotions come out through art, writing, or other forms of expression.
48 Meditate: Take some time out every day to have an inner dialogue with yourself.

Financial

Make these changes to improve your life's financial outlook.

49 Pay off debt: Nothing will improve your finances better than simply getting rid of debt.
50 Build an emergency fund: Keep an emergency fund to save yourself from plummeting into the red when something pops up, and you'll be much more secure.
51 Track your spending: At some point in their lives, nearly everyone has wondered where all their money goes. Try this exercise to finally get to the bottom of it, and identify spots where your money could be better spent.
52 Be frugal: Embrace frugality in your life, and you'll save money while living more simply.
53 Make extra payments: Pay off mortgage and other large debts early, and you'll take a load off.
54 Diversify your income: Provide yourself with some financial security by finding multiple sources of income.
55 Save: The concept is simple-save money, and you'll have more financial power to do the things you'd like to do.
56 Eat at home more often: Eating out all the time may be fun, but preparing meals at home is a better financial strategy.
57 Invest: Investing is not only fun, it's an excellent way to make your money grow.
58 Set a goal: Give yourself a financial goal to achieve, whether it's saving for a particular item, or doubling your investments.
59 Save for retirement: Don't give your future self a huge mess to take care of-save now, and you'll enjoy it later

Health Benefits of Lemon Water

Health Benefits of Lemon Water

Many people often love the tarty flavor of lemon juice in their dishes. But have you ever wondered that you can put this lemon juice to many more good uses than this? Yes! There are enormous benefits of lemon juice and water in your everyday life.

you simply need to arm yourself with relevant knowledge and you would soon start valuing this amalgamation more than ever.

Lemon is an inexpensive, easily available citrus fruit, popular for its culinary and medicinal uses. It is used to prepare a variety of food recipes such as lemon cakes, lemon chicken and beverages like lemonade and lemon-flavored drinks. It is also used for garnishing. Lemon juice consists of about 5% citric acid that gives a tarty taste to lemon. Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C. It also contains vitamins like vitamin B, riboflavin and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium as well as proteins and carbohydrates. Lemon is generally consumed in the form of lemon juice or lemon water. Lemon water makes a healthy drink, especially when taken in the morning. Daily consumption of lemon water provides a number of health benefits like:


Good for stomach

Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more efficiently. Lemon acts as a blood purifier and as a cleansing agent. The intake of lemon juice can cure constipation. It is even known to help relieve hiccups when consumed as a juice. Lemon juice acts as a liver tonic and helps you digest your food by helping your liver produce more bile. It decreases the amount of phlegm produced by your body. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones.


Excellent for Skin Care

Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related to skin. Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and thus bringing a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as an anti-aging remedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if applied on the areas of burns can fade the scars. As lemon is a cooling agent, it reduces the burning sensation on the skin.


Aids in Dental Care

Lemon water is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the areas of toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop gum bleeding. It gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.


Cures Throat Infections

Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat and tonsillitis as it has an antibacterial property. For sore throat, dilute one-half lemon juice with one-half water and gargle frequently.


Good for Weight Loss

One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is that it paves way for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss remedy. If a person takes lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and honey, it can reduce the body weight as well.


Controls High Blood Pressure

Lemon water works wonders for people having heart problem, owing to its high potassium content. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as provides relaxation to mind and body. It also reduces mental stress and depression.


Assist in curing Respiratory Disorders

Lemon water assists in curing respiratory problems, along with breathing problems and revives a person suffering from asthma.
Good for treating Rheumatism
Lemon is also a diuretic and hence lemon water can treat rheumatism and arthritis. It helps to flush out bacteria and toxins out of the body.


Reduces Fever

Lemon water can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing perspiration.
Acts as a blood purifier

The diseases like cholera or malaria can be treated with lemon water as it can act as a blood purifier.

HEALTH TIPS

Health - Very Very Important Tips

Answer the phone by LEFT ear.

Do not drink coffee TWICE a day.

Do not take pills with COLD water.

Do not have HUGE meals after 5pm.

Reduce the amount of OILY food you consume.

Drink more WATER in the morning, less at night.

Keep your distance from hand phone CHARGERS.

Do not use headphones/earphone for LONG period of time.

Best sleeping time is from 10pm at night to 6am in the morning.

Do not lie down immediately after taking medicine before sleeping.

When battery is down to the LAST grid/bar, do not answer the phone as
the radiation is 1000 times.

Forward this to those whom you CARE about!


Here are some healthy tip for your smartness & physical fitness. Prevention is better than cure.

HEALTHY JUICES

Carrot + Ginger + Apple - Boost and cleanse our system.

Apple + Cucumber + Celery - Prevent cancer, reduce cholesterol, and eliminate stomach upset and headache.

Tomato + Carrot + Apple - Improve skin complexion and eliminate bad breath.

Bitter gourd + Apple + Milk - Avoid bad breath and reduce internal body heat..

Orange + Ginger + Cucumber - Improve Skin texture and moisture and reduce body heat.

Pineapple + Apple + Watermelon - To dispel excess salts, nourishes the bladder and kidney.

Apple + Cucumber + Kiwi - To improve skin complexion.

Pear & Banana - regulates sugar content.

Carrot + Apple + Pear + Mango - Clear body heat, counteracts toxicity, decreased blood pressure and fight oxidization .

Honeydew + Grape + Watermelon + Milk - Rich in vitamin C + Vitamin B2 that increase cell activity and str engthen body immunity.

Papaya + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin C, E, Iron. Improve skin complexion and metabolism.

Banana + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin with nutritious and prevent constipation

The Power and Benefits of Bananas

Amazing Bananas

The Power and Benefits of Bananas

This is interesting. After Reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas . Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression : According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.


PMS : Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia : High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure : This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood pressure.
So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke

Brain Power : 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.



Constipation : High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help
restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers : One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.



Heartburn : Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness : Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites : Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves : Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system. Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady



Ulcers : The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal
disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.



Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) : Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6,B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.



Stress : Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the
heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be balanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.



Strokes : According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine, "eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!



Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!


So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say,
"A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

Now what are you waiting for? GO GET SOME BANANAS!

HAIRCARE / HOME REMEDIES

Although hair is not important to life, it is of enough cosmetic concern to provoke unease in anyone when it begins thinning, lessening or disappearing. To a woman, the view of a comb or brush enclosed with lost hair can cause strong mental strain. Hair is created in little pockets in the skill called follicles. An up growth at the base of the follicle, called the papilla, normally produces hair when a particular group of cells turn amino acids into keratin, a sort of protein of which hair is made. The rate of production of these protein 'building blocks' decides hair growth. The average enlargement rate is about 1.2 cm per month, increasing fastest on women between fifteen to thirty years of age

Hair loss Symptoms : Lose hair found after comb-out, baths

Main hair symptoms are seeing hair on clothes after comb, bald patches and receding hairline. Symptoms are pretty clear for hair loss!

Hair Loss Causes : Lack of vitamins, insufficient nutrition

The most vital cause of hair loss is insufficient nutrition. Persons lacking in vitamin B6 lose their hair and those lacking in folic acid often become totally bald. But the hair grows generally after the liberal intake of these vitamins.

Stress, Prolonged Illness, impure conditions

Other important causes of hair loss are stress such as worry, anxiety, and unexpected shock, general weakness caused by severe or long standing illnesses like typhoid, syphilis, chronic cold, influenza, and anaemia; an unclean situation of the scalp which weakens the hair roots by jamming the pores with the collected dirt; and heredity
Hair Loss Remedies, Home Remedies for Baldness
Treatment for Hair Loss by Rubbing Scalp: Home Remedy for Baldness

An energetic rubbing of the scalp with fingers after washing the hair with cold water is one of the most efficient home remedy for the prevention and treatment of hair loss. The scalp must be rubbed forcefully till it starts to tingle with the heat. It will make active the sebaceous glands and energies the circulation of blood in the affected area, making the hair grows well. One of the good home remedies for baldness.


Hair Loss home remedy with help of Amla Oil: Home Remedy for Baldness

Amla oil which is made by boiling dry pieces of amla in coconut oil, is regarded a helpful hair tonic for enriching hair growth. A mixture of an equal amount of fresh amla juice and lime juice, used as a shampoo also arouses hair growth and avoids hair loss.
Treatment for Hair Loss treatment with Lettuce: Home Remedy for Baldness

Lettuce is helpful in avoiding hair loss. A mixture of lettuce and spinach juice is supposed to help the growth of hair if taken to the degree to half a litre a day. One of the best home remedies for baldness
Hair Loss home remedy with Amaranth

Amaranth is a good remedy for hair loss treatment. Its fresh leaf juice must be applied to the hair to avoid hair loss. It assists in the growth of the hair and keep it soft.
Hair Loss treatment with Alfalfa: Home Remedy for Baldness

The juice of alfalfa, in combination with identical amounts of carot and lettuce juice, taken daily, also assists in the growth of hair to an amazing extent. The combination of these juices is rich in elements which are especially helpful for the growth of hair and prevention of hair loss. One of the effective home remedies for baldness
Hair Loss treatment with help of Margosa: Home Remedy for Baldness

The leaves of the margosa tree are also helpful in the treatment of hair loss. If hair has been falling or has stop to produce it should be washed with the decoction of neem leaves. This will stop hair from falling and make stable its blackness. It not only lengthens hair but also kill lice.
Home remedies for Hair Loss with Mustard Oil and Henna Leaves

Mustard oil, boiled with henna leaves, is helpful for healthy growth of hair. About 250 ml of mustard oil must be boiled in a tin basin and about sixty grams of henna leaves should be slowly put in this oil till they are burnt in the oil. The oil must then be filtered using a cloth and stored. Normal massage of the head with the oil will create abundant hair. One of the safe and best home remedies for baldness
Treatment for Hair Loss with Coconut Milk: Home Remedy for Baldness

The application of coconut milk all over the scalp and rubbing it into the hair roots is also useful in the treatment of hair loss. It feeds the hair and endorses hair growth. Coconut milk is made by crushing the coconut shavings and squeezing them well.
Hair Loss treatment with Lime-Pepper Seeds

Certain home remedies have also been found helpful in the treatment of patchy hairlessness. The most valuable of these remedies is the seeds of lime and black pepper, ground jointly to get a well paste. This paste applied on the patches, has a gently irritant action. This increases blood circulation to the affected area and rouse hair growth. This paste must be applied two times in a day, for a few weeks. One of the effective home remedies for baldness
Hair Loss treatment with Liquorice

The paste of liquorice, made by crushing the pieces in milk with a pinch of saffron, is another precious remedy for patchy baldness. This paste must be applied over the bald patches at night before going to bed.
Hair Loss treatment with help Onion: Home Remedy for Baldness

Onion is also useful in patchy baldness. The affected area should be massaged with onions morning and evening till it is red. It must be rubbed with honey after that.
Hair Loss treatment via Pigeon Pea: Home Remedy for Baldness

A fine paste made from pigeon pea or red gram can also be applied often on bald patches for better results. One of the useful home remedies for baldness
Hair Loss treatment with Other Remedies

Daily application of refined coconut oil, mixed with lime water and lime juice on the hair, avoids hair loss and lengthens it. Application of the juice of green coriander leaves on the head is also regarded helpful. Daily use of castor oil as hair oil assists the luxuriant growth of the hair.
Hair loss prevention diet
Fine balanced food intake

The well condition of the hair depends, to a very great extent, on the intake of enough amounts of necessary nutrients in the daily diet. Persons with a propensity to lose hair should take a well-balanced and correct diet, made up of foods which, in combination, should provide all the necessary nutrients. It has been found that a diet which contains liberal quantities of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables and fruits would gives enough amounts of all the necessary nutrients. Each food group must generally form the bulk of one of the three principal meals. These foods must, however, be supplemented with certain particular foods such as milk, vegetable oils, honey, wheat germ, yeast and liver
Another hair loss prevention treatment
Proper cleaning of the hair is necessary.

Proper washing of the hair, and massaging of the scalp with a towel after a hairwash, are essential.

Home remedies for hair care

1.A diet rich in zinc should be followed, as the main cause of dry hair is the lack of mineral zinc.

2. Rosemary is an useful hair tonic and conditioner. Rosemary also aids retain color especially in dark hair.

3. Chamomile and lemon juice have a soft bleaching effect on hair. Mix chamomile tea with lemon juice and use as a clean to lighten hair. One of the good home remedies for hair care.

4. For troubles with dandruff, add rosemary and/or patchouli essential oils to your shampoo or mix with almond oil as a hair treatment for your scalp.

5. Wash hair with peppermint or spearmint tea to support hair growth.One of the best home remedies for hair care.

6. Use flat beer to help avoid spit ends do it once or 2 times a month but it straight on your hair, wrap it in a towel for 1 to 2 hours and rinse out. Apply raw egg and olive oil to avoid hair loss. One of the effective home remedies for hair care.

7. To a cup of coconut milk put in two tablespoons of gram flour. Apply on the scalp and massage softly. Wash the hair after five minutes. Use this practice one time in a week.

8. Make a conditioner by mixing one tablespoon of castor oil, one tablespoon of glycerin, a teaspoon of cider vinegar, a teaspoon of protein to a tablespoon of soft herbal shampoo. Apply it on scalp and leave it on for 20-25 minutes and then wash the hair. One of the simple but useful home remedies for hair care.

9. Add a teaspoon of lavender oil to the coconut oil and heat it for a few seconds. Massage the scalp at night and then shampoo the hair in next morning. Follow this method twice a week for soft and shiny hair.

10. For hair growth apply coconut milk with aspirin and leave in hair for 2 hours then wash and wash hair.

11. A tea and beer rinse is one of the oldest habits to bring shine to your hair. Boil used tea leaves in sufficient water, let it cool and then use this liquid as the last rinse.

12. In the parallel fashion you can use flat beer (i.e. after letting the bubble out). This is a immense conditioner to be used for your hair.

13. To get that shine one can use honey to keep your scalp moisturized. You can make honey lotion for your hair by adding 3 teaspoons of honey for pint of water. One of the popular home remedies for hair care.

14. The use of henna as a natural conditioner proves to be very helpful for your hair. It helps to bring back the bounce and flair of your hair which has been deficient for quite a while. 15. For a enormous hair treatment/condition er try 1 egg yoke, 1-2 Tbsp Olive Oil, and 2-3 drops Vitamin E. Merge these, wet hair, mix combination into hair. Let set for 3-5 minutes feels/looks/ smell strange but it works so fine and then wash out with shampoo.

FACTS ABOUT ABE-ZAM ZAM

This well has never dried up. On the contrary it has always fulfilled the demand for water.

It has always maintained the same salt composition and taste ever since it came into existence.

Its potability has always been universally recognised as pilgrims from all over the world visit Ka'aba every year for Hajj and umrah, but has never complained about it. Instead, they have always enjoyed the water that refreshes them.

Water tastes different at different places. Zum-zum water's appeal has always been universal.

This water has never been chemically treated or chlorinated as is the case with water pumped into the cities.

Biological growth and vegetation usually takes place in most wells. This makes the water unpalatable owing to the growth of algae causing taste and odor problems. But in the case of the Zum-zum water well, there wasn't any sign of biological growth.

Centuries ago, Hajra searched desperately for water in the hills of Safa and Marwa to give to her newly born son Ismail. As she ran from one place to another in search of water, her child rubbed his feet against the sand. A pool of water surfaced, and by the grace of Allah, shaped itself into a well which came to be called Zum-zum water.

Benefits of having BROWN RICE

A simple change in your diet can now lower your cholesterol level and protect you against cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and breast and colon cancer.

Doctors, nutritionists and dietitians are now increasingly recommending brown rice as an excellent source of all-round nutrition. Experts say the difference between brown rice and the more popular white rice is not just the colour. White rice actually lacks the necessary quantities of over a dozen important nutrients, including vitamin E, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B1, B3, B6, folacin, potassium, magnesium and iron.

Rice goes through a number of procedures before it's ready for cooking. After harvesting, the seeds are run through a rice huller/husker for milling to remove the outer grain husks. What remains is brown rice. To create white rice, the inner husk is removed and the grain is polished. But this entire procedure actually destroys 67% of the rice's vitamin B3, 80% of its vitamin B1, 90% of its vitamin B6, half of its manganese, half of its phosphorus, 60% of the iron and all of its dietary fibre and essential fatty acids.

Speaking to TOI, V K Arora, CEO of LT Overseas, a company making brown rice, claimed, "Brown rice is a healthy and wholesome meal while white rice is simply a refined starch that is almost entirely bereft of its original nutrients."

Medical experts tend to agree. Charu Dua, dietician with Max Hospital, Saket, said, "More fibre would mean more satiety or feeling of fullness. Because fibre is grossly lacking in white rice, we tend to eat more of it. After about three hours we feel hungry once again. This increases calorie intake, leading to weight gain. We are now asking patients to shift to brown rice." Experts say one cup (195 grams) of cooked long grain brown rice contains 84 mg of magnesium while one cup of white rice contains 19 mg.

Manganese is necessary for a healthy nervous system and in the production of cholesterol, which is used by the body to produce sex hormones.

Also when the bran layer is removed to make white rice, the oil in the bran is removed. Studies have shown that rice bran oil helps lower LDL cholesterol or the bad cholesterol.

R & D head of LT Overseas Kaizar Colombowala said, "Women who eat whole grains like brown rice tend not to add weight. Brown rice minimises colon cancer risk, lowers cholesterol level and provides significant cardiovascular benefits for post-menopausal women. It's a good source of fibre that reduces high cholesterol levels and prevents atherosclerosis and breast cancer." What's more Brown rice can remain in storage for six months under normal conditions.

Let lemon transform your looks

Lemon is considered to be a sacred fruit since time immemorial in various cultures of the world. It is also associated with rituals to drive away evil spirits, to break up the spells of black magic and to bring health and prosperity. Superstitions aside, lemon is a fruit which is good for health and can cure many diseases.

Lemon contains valuable acids citric, malic, potassium citrate etc, in addition to vitamin C. These interact with one another to help in the absorption of iron and calcium, improve haemoglobin in the blood and strengthen the bones. These acids also help in dissolving waste products such as uric acid, excessive fat and cholesterol. Because of its effect on the accumulated fat in the body, lemon juice was the first natural tonic given to weight watchers throughout the world.

Lemon is rich in vitamin C, the deficiency of which leads to rickets and defective teeth formation in young children and also causes gastro-intestinal disorders. Vitamin C plays a major role in the formation of collagen which is essential to keep the skin smooth, wrinkle free and soft.

Lemon as a beauty aid:

To improve skin texture and complexion, squeeze a fresh lemon in a glass of boiled milk and add 20 ml of glycerin. Let it stand for 30 minutes and then apply to the face, hands and other exposed areas of the body. Let it dry overnight and wash it the next morning. You will see gradual improvement in your skin with regular use of this face pack.

This preparation also helps to cure cracked heels and palms. It prevents pimples, freckles and dry skin. On application to nails, they became soft and healthy and it is the only cure to reduce brittleness of the nails.

Drink a glass of butter milk adding the juice of a half lemon every morning as a beauty tonic.

The paste of tender lemon leaves with a pinch of turmeric powder, works wonderfully to cure pimples, pimple scars, softens the skin and improves the complexion.

Mix 75 ml of tender coconut water with the juice of one lemon and 75 ml of carrot juice and take regularly to improve the output of urination and to cure bags under the eyes and generalized edema.

Lime juice for hair removing:

For safe, home-made wax to get rid of unwanted hair, mix lemon juice with dissolved sugar and apply over the skin. This can be regularly used in stead of wax.

What to Eat to Beat Knee Pain?

Simple diet changes can help chase away knee pain. Learn which foods can help and hurt ― knee health.
By Jan Sheehan

Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH
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Looking for a natural way to relieve knee pain? You may want to tweak your diet. A growing body of research suggests that small dietary changes can add up to big benefits for knee health. "A number of foods have powerful anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties that may be as effective as some prescription medicines for arthritis and other types of knee pain," says Beth Reardon, RD, MS, an integrative nutritionist and medicinal foods expert at Duke Integrative Medicine Center in Durham, N.C. Read on to learn how mealtime may be affecting the health of your knees.

Diet and Knee Pain: Go Fish

The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish are natural anti-inflammatories. Calming joint inflammation can often help ease knee soreness, according to Steven Stuchin, MD, director of orthopedic surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. In randomized clinical studies, omega-3 fatty acids were found to ease pain and reduce the duration of morning stiffness in people with rheumatoid arthritis. The best sources of omega-3s are salmon, tuna, sardines, herring, cod, and mackerel, as well as fish oil supplements. Another benefit of adding fish to your diet: "Fish is safer than anti-inflammatory medication, which may have side effects," says Reardon.

Diet and Knee Pain: Drink Orange Juice

Orange juice is a top-notch source of vitamin C, a nutrient that may guard against knee osteoarthritis. A 10-year Australian study of almost 300 middle-aged adults found that those getting high amounts of vitamin C were less likely to suffer the kind of bone degeneration associated with knee osteoarthritis. "Drinking a glass of orange juice provides about 25 percent more vitamin C than eating an orange," says Reardon. Other good sources of vitamin C to prevent knee pain are green peppers, grapefruit, and strawberries.

Diet and Knee Pain: Eat Spinach and Onions

Follow Popeye's lead and add spinach to your regime. Australian researchers found that getting high amounts of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin (found in green veggies like spinach) can help relieve knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Several studies have found an additional benefit of lutein and zeaxanthin, as they can help prevent vision-related diseases.

Don't forget to add some onions to your spinach salad as well. Adding onions to salads, sandwiches, stews, and casseroles may help put the brakes on knee pain. Onions are a rich source of quercetin, a flavonoid with strong anti-inflammatory properties, says Reardon. In studies of arthritic mice, quercetin resulted in significant decreases in arthritis symptoms. Apples, red grapes, and tea are also good sources of quercetin.

Diet and Knee Pain: Order Indian Food

A helping of curry could do wonders for your knee pain. That's because turmeric, a spice used in curry and other Indian dishes, contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory. "Curcumin works similarly to COX-2 inhibitors ― drugs that reduce the COX-2 enzyme that causes the pain and swelling of arthritis," says Reardon. A 2006 Canadian study of the effects of both curcumin and quercetin found that curcumin reduced the inflammation of arthritis in animals. Quercetin (the flavonoid in onions) worked too, but not to the extent of the curcumin.

Diet and Knee Pain: Use Ginger Generously

The herb ginger traditionally has been used to relieve upset stomach, but researchers recently discovered that it also reduces knee pain by decreasing inflammation. In a study of 261 patients with moderate to severe knee pain due to osteoarthritis, ginger extract significantly reduced knee pain during standing and walking. Cooking with this spice can increase the flavor of meals while decreasing knee pain.

Diet and Knee Pain: Avoid Refined Carbohydrates

Some research suggests that diets high in refined carbohydrates can increase inflammation, says Reardon. She recommends steering clear of white bread, pasta, and baked goods ― taking these foods out of your diet can have an added bonus of helping you drop excess pounds.

Because changing your diet is a relatively easy step, it makes sense to try some ― or all ― of the foods listed above. You may find some relief from knee pain and get some added health benefits to boot.

HEALTH WATCH - Yogurt - its health benefits

Yogurt has many nutritional benefits that actually come from the millions of organisms, namely live and active bacteria cultures. These "friendly" bacteria are beneficial to the body in many ways.

In addition, yogurt is a huge source of calcium, 40 percent of the daily value can be obtained by taking yogurt. Infact, yogurt is considered a better source of calcium than two glasses of milk, due to the fact that many of us don't have enough of the enzyme (lactase) needed to properly digest the sugar or lactose in milk. The bacteria in yogurt helps break down the lactose before it enters your body, thus making it easier to digest and less likely to cause pain.

Some evidence shows that eating lots of live active culture yogurt keeps ulcer-causing bacteria under control.

When buying yogurt, be sure to purchase yogurt with live and active cultures. Also check the label for the freshest yogurt. The closer you are to the "sell by" date the less beneficial bacteria will be found in your yogurt. Be sure to keep and consume your yogurt cold. Yogurt at room temperature has no nutritional value.

Soyabean Benefits

Taher FB June 5 at 10:17am Reply
The soybean is the great impostor. When used as a substitute for meat, which it does well because of its protein profile, a serving of soybeans can save you fat, especially saturated fat. You also get a fantastic fiber boost, both soluble and insoluble.

Though the United States is the world's largest grower of soybeans, more than half of the crop is exported. Soybeans are one of the best plant sources of protein, nearly mimicking the perfect protein profile of milk.

Health Benefits

For fighting fat, you just can't beat soybeans for their versatility. Though surprisingly high in fat for a bean, it's mostly the healthy unsaturated kind. By lowering your blood level of LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol) , soybeans' unsaturated fat is thought to reduce the risk of heart disease. Soybeans also happen to be one of the few plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which may aid in the battle against heart disease and cancer as well as arthritis.

Soybeans are loaded with a phytochemical called isoflavone, which may help combat breast tumors by dampening the ill effects of estrogen-like compounds. This fact may partly explain why Asian women, whose diets are typically rich in soybeans, are less likely to develop breast cancer than American women (soybeans are often poorly represented in American diets).

Isoflavones in soy products (not in isolate supplements) appear to help reduce cholesterol levels and offer other protection for your heart. One of the isoflavones in soybeans, called genistein, may affect the body's fat cells, reducing production of them and making them smaller. It showed promise in studies done in mice. Genistein's possible ability to help you stay lean is being studied further.

Most soy products contribute some calcium; tofu with calcium sulfate or calcium chloride is an even better source of the bone-building mineral.

Selection and Storage

When you buy soybeans, check for pinholes; these indicate insects have infested them. Soybeans take an extremely long time to cook, so you may prefer buying them canned; just rinse them to reduce the sodium. However, most of the soybeans you buy will probably be processed in some way, made into foods such as tofu or soymilk. Many people benefit from soy without ever seeing a bean. They simply rely on it in one of its many other forms.

Texturized vegetable protein (or TVP, which is a meat extender) is used in many soy-based products. Protein powders are often derived from soybeans. Soymilk holds a place in the dairy cooler next to cow's milk, but choose a plain soymilk to avoid added sugar. Tempeh is made from fermented soybeans formed into rectangular patties. Use them soon after purchasing or else store them in the freezer. Miso is a combination of soybeans and barley or rice that is made into a strongly flavored, salty paste to use like a bouillon. Roasted soybeans, called soy nuts, are sold as a snack food. To keep the calories down, choose soybeans that are not coated in chocolate .

Because of their high fat content, keep soy nuts refrigerated so they won't turn rancid so quickly. If they smell or taste "off" they are probably rancid, and you should throw them away. (Rancid foods are sources of free radicals.)

Edamame (fresh soybeans) may be found in the produce department of your grocery store or an Asian market, but you're more likely to find them in the freezer section. If you buy fresh edamame, store them in the refrigerator and eat within two or three days.

Tofu can be purchased in bulk, water-packed, or aseptically packaged. If you buy in bulk, follow safety precautions. Because it can harbor bacteria, tofu must be refrigerated, unless it has been aseptically packaged. So don't buy it if it's displayed unrefrigerated and hasn't been aseptically packaged. At home, refrigerate unwrapped tofu immediately. Put in water and change the water daily. For packaged tofu, check the "sell-by" date. Aseptically packaged tofu keeps without refrigeration for up to 10 months, but refrigerate it once opened.

Nutritional Values

Tofu, Raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate
Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 94
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: <1 g Monounsaturated fat: 1.5 g Polyunsaturated fat: 3.5 g Calcium: 434 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrate: 2 g Protein: 10 g Dietary Fiber: <1 g
Sodium: 9 mg

Soy Milk, Calcium Fortified Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 98
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 g
Carbohydrate: 8 g
Protein: 7 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Sodium: 96 mg
Vitamin A: 500 IU
Iron: 2 mg
Calcium: 368 mg
Potassium: 225 mg

Drinking Coffee for Health and Weight Loss

Like many topics and issues in the health and weight loss industry I believe drinking coffee for health and weight loss has been left unsettled with a growing controversy every day. People having all kinds of views whether bias or unbiased, has really made this topic difficult to come to a conclusion. So from all my research, studying, and experimenting I believe I have been able to come up with the unbiased truth on the topic drinking coffee for health and weight loss.

I would like to start off and put to rest some myths you might of heard that just seem to be used against coffee that have been proven wrong. So let me just quickly clear up these myths.

First, the caffeine in coffee does not increase the risk of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, liver injury, pancreatic cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, breast cancer incidence, or certain types of cancers. The truth is coffee actually decreases the risks or has absolutely no effect on these health conditions when coffee consumption is taken in moderation.

Second, the argument that declares coffee as a drug because of its drug like qualities like addiction, a stimulant, and mood altering. These things can become a problem without moderation a discipline but coffee being one of the healthiest beverages out there, I would rather have people drinking coffee than soda pops or sugar drinks.

Third, an excess of coffee increases urinary secretion of important minerals such as magnesium, potassium and sodium and uses up a fair amount of vitamin B1. These minerals and vitamins are very important to our body's health but that is why I like to bring up several tests that have been conducted which should clarify a few things. These test proved that people that drink coffee consume an average of 8 to 14% more minerals and vitamins than people that don't drink coffee. I don't know if coffee drinkers eat healthier or what but there mineral and vitamin loss is made up by consumption of food and daily multi-vitamins.

These myths have had an impact on the questions and controversy against coffee being benefial or not for healthy living and weight loss. I must point out that anything in excess is bad for you so when people say coffee is unhealthy, I can most of the time point out ten unhealthier things they do instead of drinking coffee.

Now that we are pasted that, let us focus on the advantages and disadvantages of coffee.

Advantages:

Coffee is actually one of the healthiest beverages billions of people consume regularly.
Coffee containing with bitter orange, hydroxycitric acid, and chromium can encourage an increase up to 30% in metabolic rate.
Coffee with exercise when taking 300mg averages a 20% increase in energy and fatigue while burning fat increased 107% greater than without caffeine.
Caffeine in coffee keeps our brains alert and receptive of new information.
Regular consumption of coffee decreases the risk of type II diabetes and many other health risks.

Disadvantages:

Coffee when consumed in excess can be addictive, stimulate, and a mood charger.
A large amount of coffee or caffeine consumed all at once can have a negative affect on blood sugar levels that influences fat burning that could change into storing fat.
Too much coffee over time can stain your teeth.

With so many benefits of coffee for health and weight loss it is hard to be worried about the few disadvantages when moderation can solve it all.

Step 1 Coffee Clean Up

Coffee when consumed straight and by itself it perfect. Having zero calories, zero carbs, and zero fats one can see that it would not hinder weight loss. When adding all that extra sugars, sweeteners, syrups, alcohol and so on just make it a high calorie dessert.

Sticking with regular or straight shots of coffee with limiting extras like milk and sweeteners is necessary for achieving healthy living and weight loss.

Step 2 - Coffee in Moderation

Too much coffee at one time can affect blood sugar levels so the easy fix is reducing your in take at one time. Spacing out your coffee in take throughout the day would be something to consider and would benefit as an appetite suppressant while reducing chances of increasing blood sugar.

Reducing your coffee in take might be a struggle and can possibly cause headaches and constipation but in the end is worth it.

Step 3 Limit Simple Carbs with Coffee

Avoiding or at least limiting simple carbs while drinking coffee would be wise as coffee can affect blood sugar negatively and adding simple carbs will just encourage an insulin spike.

Step 4 - Exercise

Exercise has so many benefits besides burning calories and suppressing your appetite. Exercise can also help regulate your body's use of insulin to keep blood sugar down and making coffee have little affect on your body. So make sure you participate in aerobic activities, lift some weights, and keep drinking that coffee and you should achieve weight loss in no time.

Don't let people tell you coffee is a bad drug and should be avoided at all costs. You know the truth that coffee actually has more benefits than negatives, so enjoy your coffee worry free about hindering for diet and weight loss goals.

Have a great day and God bless!

The medicinal uses of attar Part 2

Bukhur alters the moods to bring peaceful, tranquil, refreshing, uplifting & inspiring feelings

• Bukhur burning opens the mind to spirituality & divert from worldly impurities

• Bukhur burning wakes up the mind & encourages it in solitude

• Bukhur burning affords the mind leisure when it is busy

• Age does not affect the efficacy of Bukhur & its hhabitual use causes No harm

• Burning Bukhur is a soothing & uplifting activity.

• It is a good haemostatic, antiseptic and a good healing agent

• Applied on wounds & internally subsidies the inflammation of UTI & respiratory tract infections

• It dispels malicious & distressing psychic forces

• Improves memory

("Al Risalatil Nadirah Fil Attur al Fakhirah", Syedi Abdulqadir bin Qazi Habibullah, manuscript, Hiraaz, Yemen).

Roman and Greek used it in religious rituals. Once transported over a thousand miles up to the Mediterranean, before it could be traded on to Europe. Bukhur was used in vast quantities by the ancient Egyptians, and also by the Romans. History is rich with accounts of use of Bukhur in Biblical literature. It was one of the fragrances presented to the infant Essa Nabi and always found in used during religious ceremonies; amongst the People of the Books is Bukhur. After the fall of the Roman Empire the newly established Christian Church adopted several ceremonies -including the ritual burning of Bukhur. It is well recorded that it was the practice of all kings of England once a year to offer Bukhur and Myrrh on the Feast of Epiphany (Jan. 6th). In addition, Bukhur was widely used for important ceremonies, such as the consecration of churches and bishops. The Crusades brought a wide range of Arab and Barbers traditions and adopted as a beneficial. Then of course Spain was ruled for centuries under Muslims, again giving a most magnificent opportunity to spread the Muslim customs. Later on the Ottomans promoted the cultural heritage of Islam in the west through their military expeditions, which signs are still visible today.http://www.gmpsychi/ cs.co.uk/ adoratio. htmEach Bukhur formula has a different cleansing, healing or purifying effect. Using Bukhur is a powerful science or art of cultivating positive states of mind. Burning Bukhur is not just a way of masking unpleasant smells, but a way to refresh your heart and mind. Scent has a deeply subconscious impact, bringing back positive memories, or cultivating good thoughts and feelings. The Bukhur recipes are hundreds and even centuries old created from natural plant ingredients. Agarwood is prized as one of the finest aromatic woods burned for Bukhur purposes. There is nothing like Agarwood chips. It grows and is harvested in the wild in Southeast Asia. It is also known as Oud, Eaglewood, Jinko, or Kyara. One ounce of wood chips, chunks or larger pieces lasts a long time.



Sundhi Mitti:

The simplest example of aromatherapy is Attar Gill or Attar Khaki, known also as Sundhi Mitti, drawn from mud, which has the aroma of the first monsoon showers. It is also use as a medicine:

• Cure blood pressure and the flow of blood through nose owing to intense heat

("Al Risalatil Nadirah Fil Attur al Fakhirah", Syedi Abdulqadir bin Qazi Habibullah, Hiraaz, Yemen).



Zafraan

"Zaafran (Saffron) Attar" is a blend of Zafraan and Sandalwood. It is also used as an ingredient in many famous internationally renowned medicines. It has been used thousand of years by therapists and medical practitioners in herbal formulations and Ayurvedic medicines. Amongst them are:

• Favoring digestion and strengthens the function of stomach

• A sedative which combats cough & bronchitis

• Mitigates colic

• Insomnia

• Calming effect on infants during teething fits

• Favoring expulsion of gases accumulated in digestive tract

• An anti-spasmodic

• Regulates menstrual disorders

• Used in weakness for rejuvenation

• Excellent against headaches, when applied to the forehead

• As an anti-depressant

• As aphrodisiac for impotency

• Prolongs vitality

The medicinal uses of attar Part 1

Short history of the Attar: Attar is a specific type of fragrance product, first produced by the celebrated great Muslim physician and distinguished dignitary of the illustrious Fatemi Empire, "Al Shaikh al Raees", Abi Ali al Sina, generally regarded as the noble individual Doctor who ever lived. From the early days Attar has used in medicines as a main ingredient. Attar includes some individual essential oils, which are known as suitable for fragrance use, such as Sandalwood, Anbar and Patchouli (a kind of mint, available in Indian Subcontinent & China). If oil was made by cold rolling or traditional Daigh steam distillation, we call it true Attar. Attar is an Arabi word, which meaning "fragrance, scent, or essence". Historical records mention that the floral group primarily used for Attar manufacture was Rose, Bela, Jasmine, Champa, Molesari, Tuberose, Myrrh (especial kind of gum, use as fragrance in the Bukhur), Anbar, and Khus. The magnificence of its oriental fragrance takes the wearer to the world of magnificence and comfort, indulgence and passion, delight and fulfilment. It has a mesmerizing lasting effect and its overall oriental feel lasts long after it has gone. Its diffusive nature leaves a pleasant after effect. There are three important aspects of purchasing and using Attar and essential oils:

• Quality & purity

• Depth & elegance

• Safety in application & use

Oud/Agar/Aloes wood

"O fragrance of Jannat! Created by Oud"; "In Masajid & Mashahid; you are frequently used"

Oud/Agar/Aloes wood comes from trees that largely grow in Southeast Asia that have either died or been damaged. The very best Oud comes from trees that have been down for decades and sometimes even centuries! Oud is used in religious oriented ceremony almost by all religion. Tradition on Oud is that it is always being treated as a gift, even when purchased, because of its originality and rareness. It is coveted and traded between Unani, Chinese and Ayurvedic healers and exotic oil traders. It is a rare and limited attainment in any case. It seldom travels outside of the reach of a small group of traders and religious leaders. The standard quality of the Oud started with 200 US $ per 10 grams. Oud of Assam is the superior amongst other origins. Rasulullah (S.A.W.A.) used it on occasions. The tree is a large evergreen, 18-21 meters tall and 1.5-1.8 meters in girth, which grows in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Thailand. The magnificent prince and cousin of celebrated Suleyhi Queen of Yemen; Mufaddal bin Abil Barakaat has mentioned its curative medicinal values in his celebrated work," Al Risalah Fee Khawaasil Attar". He described the use of Oud for medicinal purposes. It is used in various purposes. Some are following uses:

• As a stimulant

• As tonic and a calmative

• Against rheumatism

• Body pains

• Heart palpitations

• Cough

• Asthma

• Tuberculosis

• Breathing problem

• Stimulates the energy & boasts the spirit

• Cure of cold

("Al Risalatil Nadirah Fil Attur al Fakhirah", Syedi Abdulqadir bin Qazi Habibullah, Hiraaz, Yemen).



Mushk

Along with Rose it was one of the Attar most preferred by Rasulullah (S.A.W.A.).A large quantity of Mushk was available in the Khazana of Imam Husain, in Karbala. He offered Mushk to Ahl ul Bait and Ashaab on the night of Aashura, along with glad-tidings. For men, Jumua is the best day to wear Mushk. Magnificent and eminent Queen of Yemen, Syeda Arwa Sulayhi was an expert Attar creator. She introduced some rare fragrances, which became renowned soon among the monarchs of Arabia. She created a rare variety of Attar of Mushk, with the blend of rose and Oud. Mushk normally available in Tibet, Nepal and remote parts of Africa. Attar of Mushk has several medicinal values. Such as:

• Dizziness

• Fainting

• Heart palpitations

• Women have also used Mushk for a few days following the menstrual periods to repel Removal of the any negative imbalances of the psychic phase

• Re-balancing of the internal environment.

("Al Risalatil Nadirah Fil Attur al Fakhirah", Syedi Abdulqadir bin Qazi Habibullah, Hiraaz, Yemen).



Unbar

As the masculine counterpart to the Rose, Amber is known as the prince of scents. It is made to grind in the oil of Sandalwood (up in the bottle). It is produce in the low at right, the tail of the small fish. It is found on the beaches, and lighter than sea water, and before human work transforms them, looks like little attractive crude and dirty blocks. A few medicinal uses of the Unbar are following:

• It promotes a balanced action of all of the life-activating forces

• It has a moving force to divert the nerves towards relaxation.

("Al Risalatil Nadirah Fil Attur al Fakhirah", Syedi Abdulqadir bin Qazi Habibullah, Hiraaz, Yemen).



Bukhur

One of the fragrances presented to the infant Essa Nabi and always found in use during religious ceremonies, amongst the people of the Books is Bukhur. History is rich with accounts of use of Bukhur in Biblical literature. Bukhoor is the name of the fragrance smoke created by the burning chips of Agarwood or pieces of mix fragrance ingredients bind by sugar-syrup, when burnt slowly, produces a more concentrated smell. These chips are burnt in Bukhur burners to perfume the surrounding and clothing specifically on occasions in all seasons. Not only Anbiya Bani Israeel, but Rasulullah (S.A.W.A.), his Ahl ul Bait and Ashaab used Bukhur regularly and on the day of Jumua more specifically. Through the powerful Nabawi institution this Sunnat was largely promoted first in the nook and corner of the Arabia and afterward in the vast territory of Muslim world. It is traditional in Arabian Peninsula to pass Bukhoor around to the guest. The original location of the Bukhur preparation for centuries is exclusively the beautiful region of Yemen. It comes from the highest peak of Yemen, Shibaam, where famous shrine of celebrated Sirat-writer and historian, Syedna Idris Imaduddin is located. According to the valuable source of "Qaratees al Yamaniyah", during the period of Suleyhi Power, first from Sanaa and later Zeejiblah, a larger quantity of costly Bukhur along with other fragrances were regularly presented to the Al Haramyn al Sharefyn, Kabah and Rauzat al Nabawi. It was illustrious Queen of Yemen, Syedah Arwa Suleyhi, who sent loaded large wooden boxes of Bukhur to Najaf, Karbala and Misar in Ramazan, Muharram and Milaad occasions. When it was burnt the atmosphere of the sacred cities became very pleasant and people knew that the Gift of Yemen reached its destination. Similarly, while learned Suleyhi Queen Syedah Arwa conducted series of lectures on Science of Islam, behind the curtain, among the erudite scholars of Arabia as well as Indian Subcontinent, the Agarwood burner spread the fragrance, which created the atmosphere pious. Learned students achieved both the benefits simultaneously, spiritual knowledge with precious fragrance. Recently scholars of the West reported that uses of Bukhur for deep concentration provide the right mood for one successfully and people can concentrate for long periods at a time. Regular Bukhur users burn it in the morning, to set the mood and fresh the atmosphere. Also, after a meal, it relaxes and allows people to loosen-up & lighten-up. Some 225 years ago, a distinguished Intellectual of Yemen, Shaikh Abdulqadir bin Qazi Habibullah revealed in his book several benefits of Bukhur:

Breathing Therapy

The nose has a left and a right side; we use both to inhale and exhale.

Actually they are different; you would be able to feel the difference.
The right side represents the sun, left side represents the moon.
During a headache, try to close your right nose and use your left nose to breathe.

In about 5 Mins, your headache will go?

If you feel tired, just reverse, close your left nose and breathe through your right nose.
After a while, you will feel your mind is refreshed.

Right side belongs to 'hot', so it gets heated up easily, left side belongs to 'cold'.

Most females breathe with their left noses, so they get "cooled off" faster.

Most of the guys breathe with their right noses, they get worked up.

Breathing Therapy Makes u Relax

Do you notice the moment we wake up, which side breathes faster? Left or right? ?

If left is faster, you will feel tired.

So, close your left nose and use your right nose for breathing, you will get refreshed quickly.

This can be taught to kids, but it is more effective when practiced by adults.

My friend used to have bad headaches and was always visiting the doctor.

There was this period when he suffered headache literally every night, unable to study.

He took painkillers, did not work.

He decided to try out the breathing therapy here: closed his right nose and breathed through his left nose.

In less than a week, his headaches were gone! He continued the exercise for one month.

This alternative natural therapy without medication is something that he has experienced.

So, why not give it a try?

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SOME REALLY GOOD, PRACTICAL AND HELPFUL DOMESTIC TIPS.

SOME REALLY GOOD, PRACTICAL AND HELPFUL DOMESTIC TIPS. And they really do work!






Ants Problem : Ants hate cucumbers. Keep the skin of cucumbers near the place or ant hole.


To get pure and clean ice : Boil water first before freezing.


To make the mirror shine : Clean with spirit


To remove chewing gum from clothes : Keep the cloth in the freezer for an hour.


To whiten white clothes : Soak white clothes in hot water with a slice of lemon for 10 minutes


To give a shine to hair : Add one teaspoon of vinegar to hair, then wash hair.


To get maximum juice out of lemons : Soak lemons in hot water for one hour, and then juice them.


To avoid smell of cabbage while cooking : Keep a piece of bread on the cabbage in the vessel while cooking.



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To avoid tears while cutting onions : Chew gum.


To boil potatoes quickly : Skin one potato from one side only before boiling.





To remove ink from clothes : Put toothpaste on the ink spots generously and let it dry completely, then wash.


To skin sweet potatoes quickly : Soak in cold water immediately after boiling.


To get rid of mice or rats : sprinkle black pepper in places where you find mice or rats. They will run away.

Why onions are good to eat?

The uses of onions are primarily in cooking, as it is the most abundant ingredient in most dishes. However, there are some medicinal uses of onion. Medicinal uses. Onion is used as a diuretic, expectorant and antiseptic. Onions are highly recommended to prevent cardiovascular disease, cancer, and infections. They appear to be effective against colds, heart disease, diabetes, and other diseases and contain anti-inflammatory, anticholesterol, and anticancer components. As with Garlic, Onions help prevent thrombosis and reduce hypertension, according to the American Heart Association.
Its therapeutic uses are as follows: - It removes the obstruction of any part of the body, expels the gases and strengthens the stomach. - It is a diuretic.- It is an anti-helminthic (helps destroy worms in intestine), if taken with vinegar.- Its inhalation is beneficial in the treatment of common colds. - Its oil is effective with alopecia (hair loss).- It can also be used as an expectorant and antipyretic- It normalizes the secretions of the stomach and pancreas. This is very effective in the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus.- It breaks small stones in the kidney and bladder if taken with honey.- It is effective in jaundice when taken with milk.

HERBAL REMEDIES

HERBAL REMEDIES
HERBAL REMEDIES
1.Boil the grinded garlic in the milk and when it becomes dense like cream then eat it. It provides great relief for paralysis patients.
2.Apply the grapes pulp on skin to prevent wrinkles.
3.Grate one lemon peel, saturate in warm water over night .Take one teaspoon 3 times a day with meals and cure arteriosclerosis
4.Add 500 Gms resins, 150gm sugar crystal, 1 gm saffron, 10 gm cardamom, a bowl and pestle to powder the things for cracked voice.
5.Take yeast mix well with lemon juice and apply gently on face, let it for few minutes you will get a pimple free beautiful skin.
6.Get rid of Asthma, mix 1 teaspoon of honey with half teaspoon of cinnamon and take at night before going to bed everyday.
7.Take a black radish hollow it out n add 1 teaspoon of honey. Let juices from the radish mix with the honey n drink mixture for cough.
8.Create a paste of fenugreek seed n apply on your face before going to bed n rinse it in the morning to get rid of acnes n black heads.
9.Put a piece of membrane from the inside of an eggshell on pimples. As it dries, it will draw the puss to the surface n blackhead removed.
10.Mix juice of one onion and a spoon of pure honey in equal quantity.Take 2 spoon of this mixture once a day for cure of high B.P
11.Mix baby oil and table salt equally. Massage this on face. The salt removes the dead cells and the baby oil softens the emerging skin.
12.Use sugar, some bar soap and spit. Mix a poultice and covered with a gauze pad. Within 20 minutes the bee sting dislodges and no pain.
13.A pinch of pepper powder mixed with common salt is an excellent cure against increased sensitiveness of the teeth.
14.Make a mixture of honey, finely grounded almond paste and little lime juice .It is excellent cleansing scrub.15.Placing slices of potato over eyes black circles can be removed.
16.Cinnamon can work wonders to control cholesterol levels. Boil little cinnamon in water, add honey and then drink while it is still hot.
17.In case of cough eat ajwain then drink Luke warm water, it provides relief.
18.Solution for dry skin,take carrot pulp and mix with honey,apply on skin and wait for 10 minutes.Wash with cool water.
19.Asthma patient can get great relief with this formula.Take 3-4 cloves of garlic,boil it in milk and drink it every night