SEMINAL WEAKNESS AND PREMATURE EJACULATION

SEMINAL WEAKNESS AND PREMATURE EJACULATION

This is defined as ejaculation that occurs prior to penetration  or ejaculation before the person and the partner achieve orgasm. This usually is a result of the sexual debility and excesses and is not an uncommon condition nowadays. It is often associated with a lot of anxiety that tends to aggravate the condition. Ejaculation, controlled by the central nervous system, happens when friction on the genitalia and other forms of sexual stimulation provide impulses that are sent up the spinal cord and into the brain. 

SOME HOME REMEDIES 

1. Avoid taking salty, sour, pungent and bitter things. Food ingredients having sweet and astringent tastes are usually administered. Meat, eggs, cow's milk and ghee prepared from it are useful for this condition.

2. Mixture of cardamoms (elaichi), almonds, butter and sugar is taken daily in the morning.

3. Powdered root of the herb ashvagandha is useful when taken in one teaspoonful doses twice daily.

4. Juice of onions is useful when given with honey.

5. Mixture of roasted husked gram and sugar is taken at night daily for a month.

6. Twenty to twenty-five tender fruits of the ladies finger (bhindi) are given in the morning.

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Natural Help for Anxiety

Natural Help for Anxiety

Dealing with Anxiety 
Anxiety is a part of normal human existence. Everyone has been tense before a big test or performing in front of a crowd. It’s hard wired into our system to protect us through the “fight or flight” reflex. For some people these experiences are isolated, but for others anxiety is a constant and domineering force that controls and impairs their whole being.

A fast-paced modern lifestyle can be difficult for both adults and children. Trying activities such as work deadlines, job interviews, school competitions and public interactions don’t make it any easier either.

It’s not uncommon to find oneself a little overwhelmed at the thought of a particular upcoming event or situation. Sometimes demands may be so great that it is difficult to slow down and take a deep breath, causing us to worry about everything.

The natural way
1. A lot can be done to support a healthy ability to relax and slow down. One way of doing this is to keep your mind producing its own natural feel good chemicals by eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and whole grain foods, getting plenty of fresh air and sunshine and exercising regularly.

2. Practicing relaxation techniques, meditation or even taking time for a regular walk on the beach can all help to reduce stress levels and facilitate a feeling of calm - helping us to wind down and relax.

3. Natural remedies can also help to support the nervous system and to keep nerves settled and soothed - to enable us to cope more easily with the everyday stresses of our modern existence. In fact, natural remedies have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years to support the healthy functioning of the brain and nervous system.

4. In more recent times, research has confirmed this traditional wisdom. There are now many published clinical studies demonstrating the ability of a range of herbs to support the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system and maintain a healthy equilibrium - which will assist with staying calm under pressure.

5. Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter manufactured and found in the brain. Along with other neurotransmitters, serotonin helps to support emotional wellness and sleep patterns as well as energy levels, sex drive and appetite. Serotonin also promotes healthy concentration, a positive mental attitude, memory and mental alertness.

6. While your feelings are not all about brain chemicals, the delicate balance between neurotransmitters and other hormones can play a big part in maintaining emotional stability, wellness and a positive outlook. Lifestyle, stress management and maintaining healthy relationships all contribute to happiness.

7. However, when there are challenges to face, a solid foundation of emotional health, balanced brain chemistry and a healthy self esteem will make all the difference to how we are able to cope or have the emotional strength to make changes necessary to improve our lives.  

8. A lot can be done to naturally maintain emotional health and a healthy positive mental attitude.

9. It is a good idea to keep your natural feel-good chemicals flowing by eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grain foods, ensuring plenty of fresh air, adequate sleep, moderate sunshine and regular exercise. Many healthy foods (e.g. bananas, turkey and carbohydrates) contain nutritional precursors of serotonin and this makes them natural ‘mood foods’ to maintain healthy serotonin levels!

10. Also, never underestimate the power of a few stolen minutes during the workday (or school day) to rejuvenate the spirit and relax the mind - meditation, yoga or listening to a calming CD can all promote relaxation. Smoking, recreational drugs and alcohol can all depress the nervous system and affect the balance of neurotransmitters like serotonin - so try to cut back or avoid these habits for the sake of your emotional as well as your physical health.

11. Participate in social and community activities.  Social interaction and a sense of giving to your community enhance self-esteem and reduce stress.

12. Take care of yourself. Get regular exercise, eat nourishing food, and maintain a healthy weight.

13. Participate in activities you enjoy. Have you always wanted to learn a new language? Take up ballroom dancing? Mentor a child? Now is the time! (And activities like these will also help your brain.)

14. Stay focused on positive things and avoid negative self talk such as “I can’t do that” or “I’m too old.” When your self talk is negative, you will feel more stress. Instead of thinking what you can’t do, remember what you can do.

15. Connect with the people who are most meaningful to you. People with friends tend to be happier than those without. Stable social relations help you adjust to changes such retiring, moving, and losing loved ones.

16. Remember stressful events that you successfully coped with in the past and repeat what worked before.

17. Focus on addressing your problems instead of feeling helpless about them. Think of them as “challenges” or “tests” rather than as insurmountable obstacles.

18. Learn and use relaxation techniques and meditation.

19. If you are a caregiver, make use of support and education groups, as well as respite care, which provides time off for caregivers.

20. Medication may be needed in severe cases, which would require consultation with your doctor. Also, symptoms may begin to diminish on their own with age.

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Tips for Coping with Depression

Tips for Coping with Depression

What is Depression?
Anyone can feel down from time to time or experience bouts of emotional grief or sadness due to some unexpected life event. For instance, they grieve when someone dies, or feel the sadness and loss when a close relationship ends, or even lose a job.

All these feelings are normal and are part of the ups-and-downs of life. But clinical depression is more than just the blues, more than the expected grief after any loss, and most certainly more than a bad couple of days.

Depression is a deep and dark state, a black hole that may seem impossible to emerge from, and a serious medical condition involving a delicate balance of brain chemicals. Unlike a bad mood that you can simply snap out of, depression can severely disrupt the ability to function properly and can extend through every aspect of your life with serious consequences.

Signs of depression may include feeling somewhat flat, tired and unmotivated. As it progresses a person with depression may no longer want to participate in social activities or hobbies that they once enjoyed.

Eventually individuals with depression may even lose the drive to work altogether, their relationships become strained and they push people away and become unreachable, and the will to live a happy, productive life slowly fades.

Although the future for someone suffering with depression may look bleak, there is a light at the end of the tunnel - depression is treatable and those suffering can live a happy, normal life. 

Signs of depression

• Weight loss or weight gain 
• Sleep disturbances: Difficulty falling or staying asleep (insomnia) or sleeping too much (hypersomnia) 
• Difficulty thinking and concentrating 
• Difficulty making decisions 
• Fatigue or loss of energy 
• Feeling physically slow, agitated, or restless to the degree that others begin to notice 
• Physical complaints such as headaches, joint pains and stomach aches 
• Low self-esteem, feeling worthless or excessively guilty 
• Low libido or diminished interest in sex 
• Suicidal thoughts, or continuous thoughts of death and self-harm

Tips for Coping with Depression
1. Regular exercise! Even if only for 30 min at a time, three days a week, a good workout will increase happiness inducing endorphins while burning the stress hormone cortisol which is associated with depression. If you do not feel motivated, or dislike exercising at first, keep going for long enough and you will definitely begin to see benefits within 3 - 6 weeks.

2. Talk it out. Talk to someone you trust, a close friend or a licensed counselor and try and come up with a plan of action. Often it is the first steps to recovery that are the most difficult, so try not to do it alone.

3. Eat a healthy diet. A poor diet depletes energy levels and a deficiency in certain nutrients (e.g. iron) can result in fatigue and feelings of depression.

4. Ensure that you are getting all the vitamins and minerals that your body needs, and explore serotonin uplifting foods such as oats, turkey, milk, pasta and other carbohydrate-rich foods.

5. Set realistic goals and responsibilities. It is important to have a plan of action and to start taking responsibility for the future, but know your limits and set your goals within reason. Small steps taken consistently are better than big steps which cause you to bomb out.

6. Prioritize and learn to say no. Avoid unnecessary stress by doing what needs to be done first and learn to look after your own needs. Be careful not to allow others to overload you with their responsibilities.

7. Make a conscious effort to stop negative thoughts. Try and change these thoughts into neutral thoughts and do not indulge in pessimism. Remember that this will take time, and may be difficult at first, but it can also be life-changing. Psychotherapy can be very helpful in this regard.

8. Take action! While your symptoms of depression may make you feel like crawling into bed or existing in your pajamas and slippers all day, make a decision everyday to get up, get dressed and do something. Simply cleaning your room, going for a scenic drive or doing something creative can be uplifting and help break a bad cycle.

9. Turn to nature. One of the best ways to re-energize and uplift your spirit is to get in touch with nature. Go for a walk in the forest, a picnic in the park or a simply sit on the beach and watch a sunset.

10. Let others help you. Don’t turn down a helping hand or a comforting hug. When depression hits, you may feel like pushing people away, but this is the time you need love and affection the most. Pets are also a great source of love and comfort!

11. Help others. One often feels a loss of purpose when depressed, so regain a positive purpose by helping others. Volunteer at a soup kitchen or help out at an organization that could benefit from your time and skills.

12. Make a change. Change is often very invigorating and refreshing. Aim to change your life-style to a healthier one, change your negative attitude towards life, and change your job if you know that your current work makes you miserable. It need not even be a drastic change. Simply re-arranging furniture or giving a touch of paint to a dull room can go a long way to uplifting your mood - better yet, it will keep you busy.

13. Read all about it. There are many books which are very helpful in learning how to manage depression. These include books written by experts in the field - as well as books published by ordinary people with a useful or uplifting contribution to share.


Research what is best for you. If you have a chronic or life threatening condition, don’t make changes without first discussing them with your doctor in order that your condition may be monitored. Well informed and supportive practitioners will support patients who want to take responsibility for their own health. 

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Ice Cream Fun Facts

Ice Cream Fun Facts

Ice cream and frozen desserts come in many flavors and types that allow the consumer to choose from a host of delicious choices. Whether the flavor is vanilla, chocolate, pumpkin pie or cookie dough, ice cream and its related products share certain basic characteristics that are often unknown to or misunderstood by many consumers.

Frozen desserts come in many forms.

Ice Cream consists of a mixture of dairy ingredients such as milk and nonfat milk, and ingredients for sweetening and flavoring, such as fruits, nuts and chocolate chips. Functional ingredients, such as stabilizers and emulsifiers, are often included in the product to promote proper texture and enhance the eating experience. By federal law, ice cream must contain at least 10% milkfat, before the addition of bulky ingredients, and must weigh a minimum of 4.5 pounds to the gallon.

1. Frozen Custard or French Ice Cream must also contain a minimum of 10% milkfat, as well as at least 1.4 % egg yolk solids.

2. Sherbets have a milkfat content of between 1% and 2%, and a slightly higher sweetener content than ice cream. Sherbet weighs a minimum of 6 pounds to the gallon and is flavored either with fruit or other characterizing ingredients.

3. Gelato is characterized by an intense flavor and is served in a semi-frozen state that is similar to "soft serve" ice cream. Italian-style gelato is more dense than ice cream, since it has less air in the product. Typically, gelato has more milk than cream and also contains sweeteners, egg yolks and flavoring.

4. Sorbet and Water Ices are similar to sherbets, but contain no dairy ingredients.

5. A Quiescently Frozen Confection is a frozen novelty such as a water ice novelty on a stick.

6. Frozen Yogurt consists of a mixture of dairy ingredients such as milk and nonfat milk which have been cultured, as well as ingredients for sweetening and flavoring.

7. Novelties are separately packaged single servings of a frozen dessert such as ice cream sandwiches, fudge sticks and juice bars that may or may not contain dairy ingredients.

8. Vanilla is the #1 selling flavor.

9. Chocolate syrup is the worlds favorite topping to put on ice cream. But in WA it’s Spearmint!

10-. The major ingredient in ice cream is air. One of the major ingredients in Ice Cream is air, and without it, it would be as hard as a rock.  It takes only ½ litre of milk plus cream, sugar and flavourings to make one litre of Ice Cream.

11. July is National Ice Cream Month in the US. It was created by Ronald Reagan in 1984.

12. It takes approximately 50 licks to finish off a scoop of ice cream.

13. The United States is the top ice cream consuming country in the world. New Zealand is second and Aussies are a close third.

14. According to the Guinness the largest ice cream pyramid was made in August of 2002.  The pyramid had 3,894 scoops, totaled 22 layers and weighed 1,005 pounds. The pyramid was 53 inches high.

15. The largest ice cream cake weighed in at 12,096 pounds.

16. The history of ice cream dates back to the second century B.C.! Many believe that it was invented in China.

17. Nero used to send slaves to the mountains around 62 A.D. to bring fresh snow to the royal kitchens.  This snow was then flavored with fruits and juices to make flavored ice.

18. Another popular tale gives credit to the chef of King Charles I as the inventor of Ice Cream. The King made the chef keep the recipe a secret, but after Charles’ beheading in 1649, the chef blabbed and soon all the nobility in Europe were enjoying Creme Ice.

19. In 1812 the first lady, Dolley Madison, served ice cream at the second inaugural ball.. Dolley Madison, James Madison's wife is supposed to have served ice cream at the dinner when her husband became President.

20. In 1845 the hand-cranked ice cream freezer was invented.

21. It takes 3.5litres of milk to make 5 litres of Gelato. 2litres to make 5litres of ice-cream

22. The ice cream cone was invented in 1896 with a patent being issued in 1903 to Italo Marchiony.

23. The widespread use of ice cream cones occurred after its introduction at the St. Louis.

24. World’s Fair in 1904 and many credit this as the birth of the ice cream cone. So just like the birth of ice cream, nobody knows for sure when the cone really was invented.

25. Ice Cream is a delicious dessert made from cream or milk. These ingredients are combined with flavorings and sweeteners, such as sugar, and possibly other ingredients. The mixture is stirred slowly while cooling to prevent large ice crystals from forming; the result is a smoothly textured Ice Cream.

26. More Ice Cream is sold on Sunday than any other day of the week.

27. The average number of licks to polish off a 1/2 cup scoop of Ice Cream is 50.

28. Approximately 13 per cent of men and eight per cent of women admit to licking the bowl after eating Ice Cream!

29. Children between the ages of two and 12, and adults over 45 eat the most Ice Cream.

30. Ice Cream novelties such as Ice Cream on sticks and Ice Cream bars were introduced in the 1920’s. Adults consume nearly one-half of all Ice Cream novelties.

31. The ice cream sundae was invented to allow people to enjoy the cold treat on Sunday (the Lord's day) when slurping was not allowed.

32. The first ice cream shop was opened in Baltimore in 1851. Because freezers were not invented until the 1930's, the ice cream was made at the time you ordered it and enjoyed immediately.

33. Clarence Birdseye was the father of freezing foods. His work made it possible to freeze and sell ice cream like we see today in grocery stores.  It doesn't matter if it is in a cone, between cookies or covered in hot fudge, today ice cream is a treat that can be enjoyed by children and adults.

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Dairy Fun Facts and Trivia

Dairy Fun Facts and Trivia

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Milk is defined as the lacteal secretion obtained by the complete milking of one or more mammalian animals.  Although in other parts of the world a variety of animals are used as sources for milk, in the United States almost all commercially available milk comes from cows.  Milk is valued because it is an important source of many of the nutrients essential for the proper development and maintenance of the human body.

Facts and Trivia

1. The average cow produces enough milk each day to fill six one-gallon jugs, about 55 pounds of milk.

2. It takes more than 21 pounds of whole milk to make one pound of butter.

3. The fastest growing variety of cheese produced in the U.S. is Hispanic-style soft cheese.

4. All 50 states in the United States have dairy farms.

5. The natural yellow color of butter comes mainly from the beta-carotene found in the grass cows eat.

6. A typical dairy cow weighs 1400 pounds and consumes about 50 pounds of dry matter each day.

7. Cheddar cheese is the most popular natural cheese in the U.S.

8. It takes 12 pounds of whole milk to make one gallon of ice cream.

9. The average cow drinks from 30-50 gallons of water each day - about a bathtub’s worth.

10. Large ice cream producing states include California, Indiana, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Minnesota.

11. Super Bowl Sunday rates as the number one day for pizza consumption.

12. Cows have an acute sense of smell, and can smell something up to six miles away.

13. It takes more cows to produce milk annually for Pizza Hut cheese (about 170,000) than there are people living in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

14. The average buyer purchases cheese 15 times at retail each year.

15. McDonald’s uses approximately four million gallons of low-fat vanilla yogurt each year in its Fruit ‘n’ Yogurt Parfait.

16. Vanilla is America’s favorite ice cream flavor.

17. Tank trucks for transporting fluid mild were first introduced in 1914.

18. Each person in America eats an average of 46 slices of pizza a year.

19. More ice cream is sold on Sunday than on any other day of the week.

20. More than 1000 new dairy products are introduced every year.

21. A cow has four stomachs and 32 teeth.

22. About 300 varieties of cheese are sold in the U.S.

23. 1 pound of cheese = 10 pounds of milk

24. 1 gallon of ice cream = 12 pounds of milk

25. 1 pound of butter = 21.1 pounds of milk

26. 1 gallon of milk = approximately 345 squirts

27. It takes 340 squirts to fill a milk pail

28. Americans eat the equivalent of 10 acres of pizza every day!

29. Americans eat an average of 29 pounds of cheese every year-over a lifetime that’s more than a ton of cheese

30. The milk bottle was invented in 1884.  Plastic milk containers were introduced in 1964.

31. Cows have an acute sense of smell - they can smell something up to 6 miles away!

32. These cows are very healthy!  They make milk out of the feed they eat, therefore there is not a lot of fat on there body making their confirmation more obvious

33. Cows chew at least 50 times per minute.

34. Cows eat over 90 pounds of food each day. Hay, corn silage, corn, cottonseed, grass .

35. Cows drink over 35 gallons of water every day, in the summer time that is sometimes doubled! .

36. Milk is cooled down to below 40 F right on the farm .

37. Average U.S. cow produces 53 pounds of milk= 6.2 gallons.

38. Cows can detect smell up to six miles away .

39. Cows can go up stairs, but not down stairs .

40. The milk bottle was invented in 1884.  Plastic milk containers were introduced 1964.

41. Everyone needs at least 3 servings a day .

42. 1 serving = 8 ounces .

43. Dairy products naturally contain calcium, this is why they are the best way to get calcium to our body.

44. Dairy products are among the most tested and regulated products in this country

45. Milk is approximately 97% water.

46. The month of July has been designated as national ice cream month.

47. Limburger cheese is known for its strong aroma.

48. The first commercial cheese factory in the United States is New York.

49. George Washington was the first president to serve ice cream.

50. Icecream is the most popular dessert in the U.S.

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DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES

DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES

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The skin under the eyes is very delicate and thin and the blood vessels close to the skin tend to occasionally become prominent and engorged and thus give a bluish tint to the skin. Dark circles can also be due to excessive pigmentation in that area. This is usually hereditary or can develop when the person is overtired and is not able to get proper sleep due to reasons like stress, anxiety or it can occur due to disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, too much exposure to sunlight or due to excessive loss of weight.

SOME HOME REMEDIES
1. Drink a lot of water, atleast eight to ten glasses and also apply a cold-water compress over the closed eyes for about five to ten minutes,several times daily.

2. Eat a lot of fresh raw vegetables, salads and fruits.

3. The cream of milk or malai with the addition of a few drops of rose water in it should be applied locally with the help of a thin and soft cloth over the area.

4. Applying thin slices or grated cucumber,  potato or papaya over the eyes helps to give a cool and refreshing effect and helps reduce the dark circles.

5. Application of almond oil or vitamin E oil over the dark circles kept overnight tends to help a lot.

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SPERMATORRHEA

SPERMATORRHEA

Involuntary discharge of seminal fluid without any sexual excitement is termed as "spermatorrhea". 

SOME HOME REMEDIES 

1. Mixture of three oz of sugar and hundred grains of dehydrated borax is given for a week.
2. Saffron macerated with old ghee is given for three days.
3. Mixture of powdered cardamoms (elaichi) and fried pecacuan (hing) is given in six-grain doses with ghee and milk.
4. The home remedies given in the above two topics of impotency and premature ejaculation can also be given.

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TOP TEN HOME REMEDIES FOR SEXUAL DEBILITY AND IMPOTENCE

TOP TEN HOME REMEDIES FOR SEXUAL DEBILITY AND IMPOTENCE

Sexual debility usually results in people who are stressed up emotionally and physically or in people who overindulge in sex since an early age, resulting in poor sexual performance, resulting in the person further feeling low and depressed. Impotence also called erectile dysfunction [ED] is a condition that involves a partial or complete failure of erection of the penis with a normal sexual desire. This may occasionally resolve on its own within a few days, but if it persists then consulting a doctor becomes necessary. Avoid eating a heavy meal late at night. Taking a cool bath before going to bed may help in certain cases. Avoid taking excessive alcohol and stop smoking.

Give yourself some time to relax and avoid talking of work at home. 

SOME HOME REMEDIES

#1. Those who are suffering from the above said condition are advised to take a well-balanced diet consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables and fruits. They should avoid tea, coffee and all kinds of processed, canned and refined foods.

#2. Two to three cloves of raw garlic should be taken daily.

#3. Lightly macerated mixture of equal parts of dried dates (seedless), blanched almonds, pistachios and sugar is pickled in thin ghee for a week and one ounce is given to the person every morning.

#4. Milk in which figs (anjeer), roots, bark and tender sprouts of Banyan tree (vata) have been boiled is given with honey and sugar.

#5. The dried roots of asparagus (safed musli), about fifteen grams boiled in one cup of milk should be taken twice daily.

#6. Ripe plantains are taken with some ghee twice daily.

#7. Cooked rice eaten  with some ghee and soup of kidney beans (rajmah) is good.

#8. Juice of white onions and fresh ginger is taken with honey daily for a few weeks.

#9. Black raisins should be boiled with milk and taken thrice daily.

#10. Ten drops of the fluid extract of Black Willow (Salix Nigra) in a little hot water before meals is useful for sexual weakness and neurasthenia.

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Pregnancy Care II

Pregnancy Care II

1. REGIME: The mother should take utmost care during pregnancy as the delicate fetus lies within her stomach. Climbing stairs, repeated bending as well as sitting in difficult postures should be avoided. Jerks can also be harmful and so a pregnant mother should avoid traveling in rickshaws, carriages and two wheeler. It is a wrong conception that a pregnant lady should be taking rest all the time. She has to, like normal times, wake up early and do a little bit of work, take a walk especially two to three hours after lunch  or in the evening. The pregnant woman must wear clothes that are loose and comfortable and which do not exert any kind of pressure on any part of her body.

2. MENTAL STATE: The expectant mother should always be in a healthy state of mind. This is because the negative emotions (like fear, apprehension, worries, grief, anxiety, irritability, etc.) affect not only her own health but also the health of the fetus. During severe depression in the pregnant mother, there is markedly reduced motility of the fetus and sometimes an extension of the gestational age. So an atmosphere of joy
and gaiety should be maintained for the pregnant woman as far as possible. She should spend more time in hobbies like reading good old time stories, knitting, painting, listening to good music, meditating, etc. and should also go for gentle walks and do plenty of mild, non-vigorous exercises.

3. THINGS TO AVOID: Smoking, drinking alcohol and taking any drugs or medications without her doctor's advice is to be strictly avoided. The pregnant woman should avoid undergoing any X-ray, including the dental ones, since they are known to contribute to the development of cancer, not only in the mother, but also in the children in the later years. Also she should avoid any oil massages. The mother-to-be is also advised to avoid excessive use of salt, refined sugar, harmful spices (like white vinegar, black and white pepper and mustard), coffee, tea, chocolate, soft drinks and food products made from white flour.

4. LABOR:  It is a process through which the product of conception is expelled from the uterus into the outside world. Labor is often preceded by agitation, nervous trembling, lowness of spirits, weepy disposition, etc. The patient may complain of loose stools a day or two before labor, which should not be interfered with. There are intense pains in the abdomen that are associated with passage of water and a slight discharge of reddish mucus called as a "show" that helps further the process of labor. The process of labor may be protracted in women in their first confinement.

Natural childbirth at home or in any familiar surrounding under the assistance of a registered medical practitioner is by far the most effective to help ease the mother during labor. When the expectant mother complains of labor pain, ask her to drink plenty of fluids, urinate at least once every hour or two, apply hot compresses on the lower abdomen to ease the pain, keep taking deep breaths and try to relax. Ask the expectant father to stay by his wife all the time. After delivery the mother should be kept perfectly quiet, both in body and mind and loud noise, strong odors and anything that can excitement her should be avoided. The discharges that take place after confinement are called as "lochia" and they tend to vary from person to person. In some it can be thin and scanty whereas in others it may be profuse and can continue for several weeks. The discharge is initially red in color, but gradually grows lighter, becoming yellowish and then whitish and then it completely ceases. In cases where the discharge continues for too long or is too profuse or if suppressed suddenly, medical assistance is required.

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MORNING SICKNESS

MORNING SICKNESS

The sensation of being nauseous and having a loss of appetite with a feeling of being very weak, giddy and tired with occasional vomiting and heartburn during the first few months following conception is termed as 'morning sickness'. The amount of nausea and vomiting present will not only vary from person to person, but also from one pregnancy to another in the same person. The condition is considered to be serious if there is violent, ineffectual retching or if the vomiting is prolonged and severe with loss of large amounts of gastric secretions resulting in loss of electrolytes and their complications. Persisting or prolonged nausea and vomiting may also indicate that there is a toxemic condition present that needs medical attention. A few home remedies to relieve the distressing symptoms of morning sickness are having crackers and fresh fruit juice and chewing on anise seeds. In cases where the person is not able to retain anything, ask her to eat a few pieces of chilled watermelon. Eat small, frequent meals when you feel better. Peach leaf tea is also useful for the trouble of morning sickness.


Some Remedies

1. Eat small meals often. Skipping meals can make nausea worse.
2. Drink lots of fluid between meals.
3. Avoid foods with strong smells. Eating food at room temperature or cold foods can help. (Note: remember to avoid the “at-risk” Listeria foods like cold meats, smoked seafood, soft cheeses or left-overs that are cold or more than 24 hours old).
4. Avoid spicy foods and fatty foods.
5. Avoid caffeine-containing drinks (tea, coffee, cola).
6. Ginger has been shown to help with morning sickness. Try ginger tablets, ginger lollies or ginger ale.
7. Vitamin B6 may also help manage morning sickness. Speak with your pharmacist about the correct dose as too much can be harmful.
8. Iron supplements or iron in your pregnancy supplement may upset your stomach.
9. Speak with your doctor about this before changing your supplement or dose
10. Avoid smoking. This can make the nausea worse and is bad for you and your baby’s health.
11. In severe cases, your doctor may need to prescribe some medication to help control your nausea and vomiting.

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PREGNANCY CARE I

PREGNANCY CARE I

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The blood of the mother is the sole source of nourishment for the child and so should be kept pure and healthy by taking a diet rich in vitamins, minerals and micronutrients.

The following are some advises regarding the diet and other factors for the pregnant woman that helps to prevent any complications and aids the mother to have a normal delivery of a healthy baby:

1. A strict vegetarian diet is very important to be taken by the mother during the nine months of pregnancy; since it is a good source of minerals, vitamins, trace elements and enzymes which will favorably influence the growth and formation of the fetus. Most vegetables should be eaten raw in the form of a salad. Some vegetables, such as potatoes, yams and green beans can be taken cooked, steamed  or  baked. Vegetables containing an excess of oxalic acid, such as spinach (palak), rhubarb (revandchini) and cabbage should be boiled in water for around five minutes, before eating. The proteins in alfalfa, parsley and potatoes are comparable to the protein in milk in their biological value.

2. Garlic and onions contain sulphur and selenium, very important trace elements for the pregnant woman and so should be included in the daily diet.

3. All grains and seeds are rich sources of vitamins (especially vitamin E and B complex vitamins) and unsaturated fatty seeds and these should be had in the sprouted form since sprouting increases the nutritive value of the seeds. Wheat, mung, beans, alfalfa and soyabeans make excellent sprouts.

4. Soyabeans, buckwheat, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds and peanuts all contain complete proteins of high biological value.

5. Roasted peanuts are taken with jaggery and cow or goat milk.

6. Almonds are of tremendous importance for the development and nourishment of the child's brain. Soak daily about ten almonds overnight in water and then the next day morning peel off the skin and then grind it into a paste with a few drops of water and take it daily, freshly made.

7. Foods rich in iron are very important to be taken daily. The  sources of iron are almonds, apples, apricots, avocados, bajra, bananas, beet root, Bengal gram, black berries, black currants, blackstrap molasses, brewer's yeast, cashewnuts, coriander leaves, drumstick (saijan ki phalli), dry dates, dried plums (also called as prunes), egg  yolk, figs (anjeer), fish, jaggery, jawar, kelp, legumes, lettuce, lintels, liver, meat, methi, nuts, parsley, peaches, pears, pistachios, pumpkins, radish leaves, raisins, rice, sesame seeds, soybeans, spinach (palak), sprouted grains, strawberries, watermelon and whole wheat.

8. Fruits are an excellent source of minerals, vitamins and enzymes and are easily digested and have a cleansing effect on the blood and the digestive tract. Dried fruits should be pre-soaked before eating. Fruits are best eaten for breakfast or as a snack between the meal times.

9. Calcium is another important mineral for a growing fetus. It helps in the development of eyes and the skeletal system and so low-fat milk, cheese and yogurt should be taken daily.

10. Other calcium-rich foods are almonds (unblanched), asparagus, beans, brewer's yeast,

11. Brazil nuts, cereals fortified with calcium, citrus fruits, figs (anjeer), fish (like mackerel, salmon, sardines and shellfish), green leafy vegetables (like blackstrap molasses, broccoli, cabbage, chick-peas, collard greens, dandelion greens, kale, mustard greens, turnip greens, etc.;  except spinach), lime, oats, peanuts, peas, prunes (dried plums), sesame seeds, soybean, sunflower seeds, tofu, wheat and whole-grain cereals.

12. Thyme tea speeds up delivery.

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Convert FAT- NTFS

Convert FAT- NTFS

To convert a FAT partition to NTFS, perform the following steps.

Click Start, click Programs, and then click Command Prompt. In Windows XP, click Start, click Run, type cmd and then click OK.

At the command prompt, type CONVERT [driveletter]: /FS:NTFS. Convert.exe will attempt to convert the partition to NTFS.
Works on all platform of Windows.XP,Win7,Win8.A screenshot on win8.

NOTE:=
Although the chance of corruption or data loss during the conversion from FAT to NTFS is minimal, it is best to perform a full backup of the data on the drive that it is to be converted prior to executing the convert command.

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Be Very Careful with this..! ctr+c and ctr+v

Be Very Careful with this..! ctr+c and ctr+v

We all copy various data by using ctrl+c/Copy for pasting elsewhere.
This copied data is stored on clipboard and is accessible over the net by a combination of Javascripts and ASP.

Just try this:
1) Copy any text by ctrl+c
2) Click the Link: http://www.friendlycanadian.com/applications/clipboard.htm
3) You will see the text you copied on the Screen which was accessed by this web page.

Moral:
Do not keep sensitive data (like passwords, creditcard numbers, PIN etc.) in the clipboard while surfing the web. It is extremely easy to extract the text stored in the clipboard to steal your sensitive information. If sufficient data is stored by mistake it would give away confidential and important information without you knowing about it.

To Avoid This in Interner Explorer
To avoid this, follow these steps:

1. Go to internet options->security

2. Press custom level

3. In the security settings, select disable under Allow paste operations via script.
Now the contents of your clipboard are safe.

Pass this information on to create an awareness of the same.

Safe Browsing

In Firefox

Disable clipboard manipulations 1.0
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/downloads/latest/362674/addon-362674-latest.xpi?src=dp-btn-primary
This extension disables copy, paste and cut events for web pages. This way web pages can no longer use on copy or on paste handlers to learn what you are copying or pasting, they won't even know that you do it at all. And they won't be able to interfere to push unwanted content to your clipboard when you copy text.

There are legitimate uses for these events (online editors) but these are irrelevant for most people. It is very unlikely that you will ever notice the functionality loss.

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9 Steps to help in keeping your organization Secure

9 Steps to help in keeping your organization Secure

The following are a few Anti-Hacking tips that will help in keeping your systems secure.

1. Install Anti-Virus software and ensure that it’s regularly updated.(If you do only one thing to help protect the safety of your computing environment, always take prompt advantage of software updates).

2. Anti-virus software isn’t enough – it’s also a good idea to install firewall (Good fences make good neighbors) software which will help prevent unauthorized incoming and outgoing communications from your computer while connected to the Internet.

3. Passwords protect the settings on the software so no-one else can alter protection levels. Most anti-virus programs also offer some protection against Trojans, which aren’t actually a virus, but a small program that allows others to control your computer.

4. Turn off your preview window in your email program. Some viruses, called worms, can infect your system without you clicking on attachments – just by you having your preview window open. Some worms can cause your sensitive information and documents to be transmitted to millions of people. Be very cautious in opening attachments, even if it appears to come from someone you know – their system may be infected.

5. Disconnect your computer from the Internet when not in use. The longer you are connected to the Internet, the more opportunity you give for persons to gain unauthorized access.

6. If your computer is used by others, carry out regular examination of the software on it and research any software that you discover that you haven’t installed yourself. It’s safest to make it a policy not to allow any software to be installed without your permission.

7. If you must store usernames and passwords on your system, ensure they are contained in a document that is password protected. It is safest not to store any passwords on your computer. Don’t let Windows “remember” passwords for you. Passwords should always be more than 8 characters long and include upper and lower case letters, numerals, symbols.

8. Ensure that you log out of online services properly. Failure to do so can allow others who use your computer to gain access to those services and you can be blamed for their activities.

9. Back up your files and store them away from your computer. Frequent backups just make good sense. The more virulent types of attacks damage or infect your hard drive and you can lose valuable personal information. By backing up your data weekly you can help protect your important files, computer settings, and irreplaceable digital media.

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WHAT DOES EYE WINKING MEAN ?

WHAT DOES EYE WINKING MEAN ?

;-)

It can be flirty.
Friendly.
Sexy.
A signal.
An inside joke.
Or simply a way to say hello with your eyes.
And here’s something you probably don’t know. It’s believed to be a tribute to Gandalf.
Winking, defined by Webster’s as “to shut one eye briefly,”means many things to many people.

Since a wink is a definite message -without the cognizance of others and according to an already understood code - it can also have a highly complex success-versus-failure rate. After all, a wink is a failure if its intended recipient does not see it; or sees it but doesn’t know or forgets the code; or misconstrues it; or disobeys or disbelieves it; or if anyone else spots it.

In other words, winking is risky business. It can have a wrong time, wrong place, and most definitely, a wrong recipient.In the hierarchy of unspoken communication, it is one dicey deed, indeed.

Scientists believe most human societies exhibit all the same facial expressions - happy, sad, surprised, angry. In one study, for instance, scientists showed photographs depicting facial expressions to a remote tribe with no contact to the outside world and, astonishingly, members of the tribe read every facial expression correctly. Was there a “Smile for me, sweetheart” in there somewhere?
You’ll have to wait for the sequel on that one.
Wink, wink. ;-)

Winking Model Molly Sims

Model Molly Sims arrives at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall 

August 29, 2002 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)

Winking Music Television (MTV) personality Maria Menounos

Music Television (MTV) personality Maria Menounos arrives for the Victoria's Secret 

Fashion Show November 14, 2002 in New York City. (Photo by Lawrence Lucier/Getty Images)

Winking Singer Blu Cantrell

Singer Blu Cantrell attends the first annual Wayuu Taya benefit at Butter June 23, 2003 in New York City. The Wayuu Taya Foundation takes it's name from the Wayuu indians of  Venezuela. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images)

Winking Actor Jack Warner

Actor Jack Warner as PC Dixon from the television series “Dixon of Dock Green”. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 1958

Winking MTV Veejay Malaika

MTV Veejay Malaika enters during the Inaugural MTV IMMIES at the Goregaon Sports Club December 12, 2003 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)

Winking girl

A girl sticking her tongue out with the effort of winking mischievously. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images). 21st October 1954

Winking British racing driver Graham Hil

British racing driver Graham Hill (1929–1975) in his vehicle at Silverstone. (Photo by Ronald Dumont /Express/Getty Images). 14th May 1965

Winking Actress Vivica A. Fox

Actress Vivica A. Fox of the film “The Salon” poses for portraits during the 2005 Sundance Film Festival January 25, 2005 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)

Winking Glamour model Jordan (Katie Price)

Glamour model Jordan (Katie Price) arrives at the 25th Anniversary BRIT Awards 2005 at Earl's Court February 9, 2005 in London. (Photo by MJ Kim/Getty Images)

Winking Singer Christina Aguilera

Singer Christina Aguilera (showing off her new engagement ring) arrives at the opening of Roberto Cavalli's new Rodeo Drive boutique on February 15, 2005 in Beverly Hills,  California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

Winking Singer Madonna

Singer Madonna and husband director Guy Ritchie arrive on the red carpet for the TIFF gala screening of the film “Revolver” on September 11, 2005 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Donald Weber/Getty Images)

Winking Actress Roselyn Sanchez

Actress Roselyn Sanchez attends Conde Nast Media Group's Third Annual Fashion Rocks Concert at Radio City Music Hall September 7, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by PeterKramer/Getty Images)

Winking Young man making the O.K. sign 

Young man making the O.K. sign. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images). Circa 1950s

Winking Kerstin Linnartz

Kerstin Linnartz attends The Pursuit of Happyness German Premiere on January 9, 2007 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Winking Kate Winslet

Actors David Kross, Kate Winslet, director Stephen Daldry and actor Ralph Fiennes attend the photocall for “The Reader” as part of the 59th Berlin Film Festival at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 6, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Winking Dwain Chambers

Dwain Chambers of Great Britain smiles after winning his heat in the Mens 100m during day one of the 20th European Athletics Championships at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2010 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

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Sprouts for Optimum Nutrition

Sprouts for Optimum Nutrition

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Sprouts are considered as wonder foods. They rank as the freshest and most nutritious of all vegetables available to the human diet. By a process of natural transmutation, sprouted food acquires vastly improved digestibility and nutritional qualities when compared to non-sprouted embryo from which it derives.
Sprouted foods have been part of the diet of many ancient races for thousands of years. Even to this day, the Chinese retain their fame for delicious mung beansprouts`. Sprouts provide all the essential vitamins and minerals. They should form a vital component of our diet. Sprouting requires no constant care but only an occasional sprinkling of water.
All edible grains, seeds and legumes can be sprouted. Generally the following are used for sprouting :
i. Grains : Wheat, maize, ragi, bajra and barley. 
ii. Seeds : Alfalfa seeds, radish seeds, fenugreek seeds, carrot seeds, coriander seeds,
pumpkin seeds and muskmelon seeds. 
iii.  Legumes : Mung, Bengal gram, groundnut and peas. 

Alfalfa, as the name in Arabic signifies, is the king of all sprouts. 
Grown as a plant, its roots are known to burrow as much as 12 meters into the subsoil to bring up valuable trace minerals of which manganese is especially important to health and digestion ; it is a vital component of human insulin. Apart from minerals, alfalfa is also a rich source of vitamins A,B,C,E and K and amino acids. Sesame seeds are another good source of nourishment. They contain all the essential amino acids in their 20 per cent protein content and higher concentration of calcium than does milk. They are high in letichin, unsaturated fats, vitamin E and vitamin B complex, besides other live nutrients.

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Oxymoron Examples

Oxymoron Examples

Oxymoron (from Greek oxys = sharp; moron, neuter of monos = foolish): figure of speech in which opposite or contradictory ideas or terms are combined .

• Summer cold
• secret open
• larger half  
• clearly confused
• act naturally
• alone together
• Hell's Angels
• found missing
• liquid gas
• civil engineer
• deafening silence
• seriously funny
• living dead
• Microsoft Works
• military intelligence
• jumbo shrimp
• Advanced BASIC
• tragic comedy
• unbiased opinion
• virtual reality
• definite maybe
• original copies
• pretty ugly
• same difference
• plastic glasses
• almost exactly
• constant variable
• even odds
• minor crisis
• extinct life
• genuine imitation
• exact estimate
• only choice
• freezer burn
• free love
• working holiday
• rolling stop
• Great Depression
• free trade
• peacekeeper missile
• sweet tart
• crash landing
• now then
• sweet sorrow
• student teacher
• silent scream
• taped live
• alone together
• good grief
• tight slacks
• living dead
• near miss
• light tanks
• old news
• hot chili
• criminal justice
• peace force

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Fun Facts About English Language

Fun Facts About English Language

1. Of all the words in the English language, the word 'set' has the most definitions!

2. "Almost" is the longest word in the English language with all the letters in alphabetical order.

3. "Rhythm" is the longest English word without a vowel.

4. No word in the English language rhymes with month.

5. "Underground" is the only word in the English language that begins and ends with the letters "und."

6. Four words end in"-dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.

7. The longest word is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis.

8. The only 15 letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is "uncopyrightable."

9. There is only 1 word with three consecutive sets of double letters: Bookkeeper .

10. There is a word with only one vowel, which occurs five times: "indivisibility."!

11. The longest one syllable word in the English language is "screeched".

12. The letter most in use in the English language is "E" and the letter "Q" is least used.

13. Only 3 words in the English language end in "ceed": "proceed," "exceed," and "succeed."

14. No language has more synonyms than English!

15. Of all the languages in the world, English has the largest vocabulary about 800,000 words.

16. French was the official language of England for over 600 years.

17. The sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is said to be the toughest tongue twister in English.

18. "Four" is the only number whose number of letters in the name equals the number.

19. "Go. Go. Go. Go." is the shortest complete sentence in the English language.

20. The dot over the letter 'i' is called a tittle.

21. There is a seven letter word that contains ten words "therein": the, there, he, in, rein, her, here, ere, therein, herein.

22. "Typewriter" is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.

23. The verb "cleave" has two opposite meanings. It can mean to adhere or to separate.

24. "mate", "eight" and "strait" all make the same sound they are spelled totally differently!

25. There are 3 one-syllable words with 9 letters: "stretched," "scratched" and "screeched."

26. "Scissors", "binoculars" and "tongs" exist only as a plural!

27. The shortest sentence using all the alphabet is "the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog".

28. "Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in the letters "mt"!

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TOP 20 Examination Tips

TOP 20 Examination Tips

1. Be sure to use the exam requirements, recommended literature and mock papers.

2. Complete the mock first without consulting the answers. Then make sure to  carefully read and understand the feedback.

3. Have all necessary material with you.
You can't borrow items such as pens, pencils, rulers or special equipment while in an examination.

4. Have a relaxing night before your exams.
Have an early night, and try to have a healthy breakfast.

5. Make sure to allow for plenty of time when travelling to the exam location. Enter an exam well-rested.

6. Read the entire paper. 
Where you have choices, decide which ones you plan to answer. Read the question very carefully. Consider what precisely is being asked. If the question demands four arguments, then give four, not three or five. Do not write more than required in the hope that the people marking the exams will select the correct answers.

7. Plan your time. 
Spend some time drafting a plan for the questions you choose to answer.

8. Jot down ideas as they come to you.
While you are answering one question, information about another may suddenly occur to you. Jot it down somewhere because when you come to that question perhaps an hour later, you may have forgotten it.

9. Start with the easy questions. Do not get stuck on difficult ones, but put those questions aside and return to them later. 

10. Often, first impressions are best. Therefore, do not change your answers unless you are absolutely certain that you have made a mistake.

11. When you compose the entire answer yourself: make sure you write clearly.

12. Be Specific. 
One of the frustrating things for examiners can be that they can see the candidate knows about the topic, but is not being specific enough in their answers. The marks are awarded for specific words or terms being mentioned in the answer, therefore be sure to use the keywords of the topic.

13. Don't leave any questions unanswered.
If you are short of time, use note form. Remember, you can only be marked on the answers you give.

14. Never leave the room early.
If you have time at the end, go over your work, add information (e.g. in the margin). You can't return if you suddenly remember a fact after you have left.

15. Do not spend too long on multiple choice questions.
With multiple choice questions it is best to cover the answers and work out your own before looking at the choices on paper. If you can't answer the question come back to it later - have a guess.

16. In the case of multiple choice questions: think of your own answer first before looking at the answers listed on the page.

17. When Running Out Of Time.
If, despite your time management technique, it is clear that you are not going to finish, then adopt this simple technique.

18. Let's say there are five questions left and only ten minutes...... spend two minutes on each and give a partial answer to each. Because majority of the marks for a question are gained in the first couple of minutes where you write down the key words and ideas. The extra time gains the bonus marks and it takes more time or writing to get these.

19. Maintain a stable energy level.
Eating foods such as chocolate bars before an exam might give you an energy boost to begin with but your blood sugar levels will drop within an hour and your energy will plunge dramatically, making it hard for you to concentrate.

20. When you are finished, check carefully whether you have answered all the questions

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Car Care Tips II

Car Care Tips II

After your vehicle has been repaired, you want to keep it looking good.  With some simple maintenance suggestions and tips, you can keep the restored exterior and interior looking like you just picked it up.

For Your Vehicle’s Exterior
1. Avoid washing your car in the sun.
2. Rinse off as much dirt as possible before washing.
3. Clean tires first then clean wheels to eliminate brake dust and road salt corrosion.
4. Never use household soaps or detergents.
5. Wash in straight lines with overlapping strokes to reduce the standing water you need to dry off.
6. Be sure to wash the inside bottom edge of doors, lift gate, hood and trunk to eliminate the trapped dirt and moisture that can cause premature rusting.
7. Rinse dirt from moving parts, such as suspension components.
8. After driving in salty conditions, always wash your car to prevent corrosion, fading and rust.
9. Get a complete vehicle detail at least once a year.
10. Do not “dry wipe” your car as it may cause scratching.
11. Don’t place grocery bags, luggage or other objects on the car top or trunk.
12. Avoid extreme heat and cold by keeping your car parked in the shade or a garage.
13. Avoid gravel roads when possible, which can cause paint chipping.
14. Do not park directly under trees, which may drip sap onto your vehicle.
15. Immediately rinse gasoline, oil, antifreeze, and transmission fluid and windshield solvent spills off your finish - but do not wipe.
16. Flush dirt, bugs and leaves from the front of your radiator with a brush and garden hose to prevent cooling system problems.
17. Remove leaves from your car as soon as possible to prevent the release of acid that can permanently stain your automobile finish.
18. Avoid brush-style car washes as they collect dirt which may scratch the car’s finish.
19. Use the lowest setting in do-it-yourself car washes to avoid “blasting” grit into the car’s finish.
20. Never wax your car in direct sunlight to prevent the surface temperature of your car from causing the chemicals in the wax to damage your finish.
21. Look for car wax which contains long-lasting synthetic carnauba wax, which is safe for your car’s finish.
22. Mask off all textured moldings and bumper parts before rubbing on wax to avoid discoloring or other damage.

Keeping Your Car Clean Inside
1. Use a vinyl protectant regularly to prevent fading and cracking and apply protectant with a rag to avoid spraying directly on the dash.
2. Vinyl dashes can also be cleaned using furniture polishes like Lemon Pledge, which leaves a nice smell, too.
3. Vacuum regularly to remove dirt, salt, leaves and other items that can damage carpets and floor mats.
4. Leather interiors should be cleaned with leather products that are designed to penetrate the pores -avoid high-alkaline content which can bleach the color.
5. Use only upholstery cleaners designed for cars, not household cleaners.

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Water for Health

Water for Health

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People are always being told to drink more water but a lot of us struggle to get through a set amount every day. Almost two thirds of our body is made up of water, so it is not surprising that when we don't drink enough are health and well being start to suffer. Government guidelines recommend that we should try and drink at least eight glasses a day and some nutritionists claim that a staggering 80% of us are walking around dehydrated! This lack of fluid could affect your health, your weight and even your job. 

Find out what the main benefits of water really are:

1. It helps with weight loss
Great news for anyone trying to lose a few pounds - water naturally reduces your appetite. A lot of people confuse feeling thirsty with feeling hungry so they eat when their body wants them to drink something. When you're dehydrated, fat cells become harder to break down and so anyone actually trying to diet will find it a lot harder if they don't drink very much.

2. It supports your heart
The hardest working muscle of all needs a lot of water to keep it going at full speed.  When you get dehydrated your blood gets thicker so the heart has to work even harder; if your heart is weak, this can lead to more serious heart problems later in life. A study by Eden found that drinking more than five glasses of water a day could cut your chances of having a heart attack by 41%, compared with people who drank less than two glasses a day.

3. It keeps you regular
If you suffer from constipation or piles you might have been told to increase how much fibre you eat. This is definitely one way of getting rid of the problem but you'll need to drink more water for the fibre to work properly. Otherwise it could have the opposite effect and make you worse.

4. It boosts your energy
In the same way that not drinking enough water makes your brain slow down it has the same effect on your body. For example, your muscles are around 75% water, your bones are about 22% and your blood is around 83%. If you are dehydrated, these body parts don't work as well as they should meaning you lack energy and feel tired or lazy.

5. It improves concentration
Because your brain is made of around 85% water if you get dehydrated it can affect your concentration and even your short-term memory. It has a particularly strong effect on your maths skills and it's all because lack of water causes your brain's energy levels to decrease.

6. It stops headaches and dizziness
Don't reach for the pills straight away; your headache could be a symptom of being dehydrated so drinking water could make it go away.  Even tension headaches and dizziness, which can be brought on by fatigue can be cured or eased by drinking water - this is because fatigue is also a sign of dehydration.

7. It fights infections
Drinking water can help fight infections all over your body, not only because it flushes out toxins but because when you're dehydrated you're more likely to catch a bug. It's especially good for getting rid of and preventing urine infections and kidney stones. Being well hydrated is also great for allergies and colds because it clears the airways.

8. It clears your skin
Most people know that drinking more water can be good for clear skin and it can also help the symptoms of acne. If you've got dry skin, drinking water will give it more moisture but that's not all. Water flushes toxins out of your body and anything else that shouldn't be there so it clears your skin of any dirt and bacteria.

9. It makes you exercise better
It's common sense to replace the fluids you lose when you sweat with water, but what might not be obvious is that your body works better and harder during your workout if you drink water.

10. Healthy individuals need approximately 10 to 15 cups of water each day. Water makes up a large percentage of the body’s systems and organs including the blood, muscles, brain, and bones. It is needed to regulate body temperature, to transport nutrients and oxygen to cells, to maintain proper lung function, to protect organs and joints, and to remove waste from the body. It is important to drink the recommended amount of water to keep the body healthy.

11. Help our eye health: Our cornea  is 80% water. Working long hours on the computer makes the eyes dry.

12. To prevent and treat Hypertension: hydration is crucial in treating it without using diuretics or medication.

13. To prevent and treat Depression: hydration helps the body naturally replenish its supply of the neurotransmitter serotonin.

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Top 10 Tips for Camera Phone

Top 10 Tips for Camera Phone

Whether you're a novice or a pro with your camera phone, we've got some tips that will help you get more camera out of your camera phone. So grab your camera phone and get started!

1. Take lots of pictures
Since your camera phone is always with you, take advantage of capturing those spontaneous moments. Take lots of pictures to increase your chance of capturing just the right shot. Use pictures to communicate - it may be faster and easier for both you and the recipient.

2. Move in close
Many camera phones lack a zoom lens, so make sure you move in close to capture your subject Fill your phone's display screen with your subject to create pictures with greater impact.
Up close you can reveal telling details - a wrinkled nose or an arched eyebrow. Don't get too close or your pictures will be blurry and distorted. As a general rule, stand about one to two feet from your subject.

3. Shoot at eye level
Direct eye contact can be as engaging in a picture as it is in real life. When taking a picture of someone, hold the camera at the person's eye level to unleash the power of those magnetic gazes and mesmerizing smiles. For children and pets, that means stooping to their level. Your subject doesn't have to stare at the camera - all by itself that eye level angle will create a personal and inviting feeling that pulls you into the picture.

4. Watch the light
To create impactful pictures, move in close and fill your viewfinder or LCD with the subject. Unless your camera phone has a built-in flash, low light - bad picture. Try to take pictures in bright light. Without adequate lighting, your camera phone pictures will look dark and grainy. In sunlight, move around where the sun beams onto your subject. Indoors, turn on extra lights to brighten your subject.

5. Use a plain background
A plain background shows off the subject you are photographing. When you're ready to take your picture, force yourself to study the area surrounding your subject. Make sure a tree isn't growing from the head of your subject and that no cars seem to dangle from their ears. Check your picture in the your phone's display screen and retake it if necessary.

6. Try different angles
Start by shooting at eye level. CLICK Capturing many angles will add variety and  interest to your photos. Keep the ones you like, delete the ones you don't.

7. Set resolution to high
Many camera phones include a low, medium, and high resolution setting (picture quality).
Setting your camera phone to the highest setting gives you the best quality pictures.
The quality difference might not be apparent on your phone's display screen, but you'll see it on a computer screen.

8. Discover your phone's capabilities
Flip through your phone manual and see if your phone has any of these features: Picture messaging - send pictures from your phone to others.
Picture effects - snap black & white or sepia pics or add different frames.
Photo caller ID - set a picture for people in your address book so it appears when they call.
Wallpaper - save your favorite picture as the background for your phone.
BLUETOOTH - wirelessly send pictures to Bluetooth Wireless Technology enabled devices.

9. Stay still
Jittery hands cause blurring. Keep your hand still a second or two after shooting, since the shot is still processing. When you hear the click sound, it doesn't mean you captured the photo, it just indicates that you pressed the shutter.

10. Be courteous, be legal
Cell phone etiquette includes being mindful of its camera. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind.
Ask permission before taking people's picture.
Don't use your camera phone in places like health clubs or theaters.
Places like airplanes, courthouses, concert venues, and military bases, don't allow
cameras or phones. Abide by their rules.
Phones have limited storage space. Send pictures to online photo sites, Photobucket Gallery, instead.

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Fat Facts

Fat Facts

It’s time to separate fat facts from fiction so you can make the best choices for yourself. Different types of fats have different effects on your health.

Saturated Fat: Found in animal products including meat and meat products, dairy products, lard and butter. Tropical oils like palm, palm kernel and coconut oils are also saturated and can be found in candy, snack products and movie popcorn. Saturated fat is typically solid at room temperature Saturated fats raise cholesterol levels, which increases the risk of heart disease. Therefore, it’s recommended that no more than 10 percent of your total daily calories come from saturated fats.
An easy way to remember this is: Saturated fats are Solid at room temperature and Sit in your arteries.

Unsaturated Fat: Unsaturated fat is liquid at room temperature. It typically comes from plants and fish.

Polyunsaturated fat is a healthier alternative to saturated fat because it decreases total
cholesterol. It is primarily found in these oils: safflower, sunflower, corn, sesame seed, flax seed  soybean and cottonseed. Fish is also an excellent source.

Monounsaturated fat helps lower cholesterol when eaten in place of saturated fat. Good sources include canola oil, olive oil and peanut oil. A helpful way to remember these is Good COP (Canola, Olive, Peanut). Avocado, nuts, olives and peanut butter also contain monounsaturated fats.

Trans Fat: A fourth type of fat, called trans fat, is a result of man-made processes that turn healthier liquid vegetable oils into a less healthy solid fat that raises the risk of heart disease. They may be found in margarine, shortening, chips, snack foods, crackers, baked goods and fried foods.

1. Decrease your intake of saturated fat. 
1. Choose liquid fat instead of solid fat whenever possible.
2. Remove the skin from chicken before cooking.
3. Choose ground beef labeled lean and drain excess fat after cooking.
4. Look for lean cuts of beef; these often have the words round or loin the name.
5. Trim the visible fat from meat, pork and chicken before cooking.
6. Experiment with vegetable sources of protein like beans and soy.
7. Use low- or non-fat (skim) versions of your favorite dairy products.
8. Grate and sprinkle small amounts cheese for flavor rather than using large chunks.
9. Limit snack foods made with tropical oils.

2. Use healthier unsaturated fats. 
1. Buy or make salad dressings with vegetable, olive or canola oil.
2. Use unsaturated oils in place of butter or lard when cooking.
3. Thinly spread avocado or guacamole instead of mayonnaise or butter on a sandwich.
4. Olives add a flavorful healthy dose of fat to pastas, salads and other dishes.

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