Wednesday, July 27, 2011
silky soft skin
Monday, July 11, 2011
Be good to your Liver..
It is very important to keep our liver healthy..It is the second important part of our body after Heart..It performs many important functioning which keeps our body healthy..To read more please check out the link i am posting below.....
http://www.sensiblehealth.com/Journey-01.xhtml
Lately i am hearing many people talking about liver problems and related issues they all are facing..My mom was also one of the victim of liver damage . i read few articles and .i thought i should share it with you guys...This is about healthy food for liver..
Be safe and healthy...
Food That are healthy for the liver fall under two catergories.First are those that promote the detoxification process of the liver.
Garlic and onions.
Garlic contains allicin which is a sulphur-based compound needed by the liver for effective detoxification. Garlic helps the liver rid the body of mercury, certain food additives and the hormone oestrogen.
Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage).
These vegetables are very powerful detoxifiers of the liver. They contain chemicals that neutralise certain toxins such as nitrosamines found in cigarette smoke and aflotoxin found in peanuts. They also contain glucosinolates that help the liver to produce enzymes it needs for its detoxification processes.
Freshly squeezed lemon in hot water.
Drinking freshly squeezed lemon juice in a cup of boiled water first thing in the morning helps to cleanse the liver and promote detoxification. It also stimulates bile production, cleanses the stomach and bowel and stimulates a bowel motion.
Beetroot (Beets).
It's a blood-purifying tonic that is also capable of absorbing heavy metals. More information on beets
High-antioxidant fruits.
In a study done by the US Department of Agriculture at Tuffs University, it was found that the following list of fruits had the highest levels of antioxidants (in descending order): Prunes, raisons, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, plums, oranges, pink grapefruit, cantaloupe, apples and pears. Antioxidants help to protect the liver from the high levels of free radicals that are naturally produced during the process of detoxification.
Apples.
Apples contain pectin that bind to heavy metals in the body (in particular in the colon) and help their excretion. This reduces the load on the liver and its detoxification capacities.
Artichoke.
Increases bile production. One of the jobs of bile is to remove toxins through the bowel, as well as 'unfriendly' micro-organisms. It has been suggested that 30 minutes after eating globe artichoke, bile flow is increased by over 100%.
Bitter leafy salad greens (dandelion, chicory, endive, rocket).
The bitterness of these foods helps to stimulate bile flow within the liver
Friday, July 8, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Review of Double Dhammalll
Monday, June 20, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Akshree's coffee party pics...:)
Friday, June 17, 2011
Request...
So, if u r interested to share yr work with everyone and make others like me to motivate, please post yr work along with the photos....
Thank u...:)
Women's day snaps
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Rat
sprinkle black pepper in places where you find mice or rats.
They will run away.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Healthy Indian Oats Recipies
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Curried chicken appetizer bites
total time15 minprep15 minservings16 servings, 2 filled leaves each
what you need:
COMBINE first 7 ingredients.SPOON onto endive leaves.TOP with sour cream.
Do's and don'ts for fabulous summer feet
http://shine.yahoo.com/event/summerbeauty/dos-and-donts-for-fabulous-summer-feet-2490891/
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Almost 50 percent of women ages 18-49 say they received a professional pedicure before their 25th birthday, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).
“Pampering and grooming your feet promotes good foot hygiene and should be done frequently to contribute to not only your foot health, but also to your body’s overall health,” says Dr. Marlene Reid, a podiatrist.
The APMA developed a tip sheet for pedicure do’s and don’ts and, since summer is the height of pedicure season, it’s a timely reminder for those who do get pedicures.
Pedicure medical alert: If you have diabetes or poor circulation in your feet, consult a podiatrist so they can recommend a customized pedicure that both you and your salon can follow for optimal foot health.
Pedicure Do’s:
- DO schedule your pedicure first thing in the morning. Salon foot baths are typically cleanest earlier in the day. If you’re not a morning person, make sure that the salon filters and cleans the foot bath between clients.
- DO bring your own pedicure utensils to the salon. Bacteria and fungus can move easily from one person to the next if the salon doesn’t use proper sterilization techniques.
- When eliminating thick, dead skin build-up, also known as calluses, on the heel, ball and sides of the feet, DO use a pumice stone, foot file or exfoliating scrub. Soak feet in warm water for at least five minutes then use the stone, scrub or foot file to gently smooth calluses and other rough patches.
- When trimming nails, DO use a toenail clipper with a straight edge to ensure your toenail is cut straight across. Other tools like manicure scissors or fingernail clippers increase the risk of ingrown toenails because of their small, curved shape. See a podiatrist if you have a tendency to develop ingrown toenails.
- To smooth nail edges, DO use an emery board. File lightly in one direction without using too much pressure, being sure not to scrape the nail’s surface.
- DO gently run a wooden or rubber manicure stick under your nails to keep them clean. This helps remove the dirt and build-up you may or may not be able to see.
- DO maintain the proper moisture balance of your feet’s skin by applying emollient-enriched moisturizer to keep soles soft.
- DO use a rubber cuticle pusher or manicure stick to gently push back cuticles.
- If toenails are healthy, DO use nail polish to paint toenails. Make sure to remove polish regularly using non-acetone nail polish remover.
Pedicure Don’ts:
- DON’T shave your legs before receiving a pedicure. Freshly shaven legs or small cuts on your legs may allow bacteria to enter.
- If you are receiving a pedicure and manicure, DON’T use the same tools for both services as bacteria and fungus can transfer between fingers and toes.
- DON’T allow technicians to use a foot razor to remove dead skin. Using a razor can result in permanent damage if used incorrectly and can easily cause infection if too much skin is removed.
- DON’T round the edges of your toenails. This type of shape increases the chances that painful ingrown toenails will develop.
- Emery boards are extremely porous and can trap germs that spread. Since they can’t be sterilized, DON’T share nail files with friends and be sure to bring your own to the salon, unless you are sure that the salon replaces them with each customer.
- DON’T use any sharp tools to clean under nails. Using anything sharp makes it easy to puncture the skin, leaving it vulnerable to infection.
- DON’T leave any moisture between toes. Anything left behind can promote the development of athlete’s foot or a fungal infection.
- Because cuticles serve as a protective barrier against bacteria, DON’T ever cut them. Cutting cuticles increases the risk of infection. Also, avoid incessantly pushing back cuticles, as doing so can make them thicker.
- If you suffer from thick and discolored toenails, which could be a sign of a fungal infection, DON’T apply nail polish to cover up the problem. Nail polish locks out moisture and doesn’t allow the nail bed to “breathe.” Once you fix the underlying issue, then it is safe to paint nails. If the problem persists be sure to visit your podiatrist.
Personally, I’ve never had a professional pedicure, nor do I use polish. But I do pamper and groom my feet, as Dr. Reid suggests, and many of these tips are helpful for us do-it-yourselfers as well.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Please suggest...
Monday, June 6, 2011
Weight reducing tips
I lost 35 pounds in 4 months and am not done yet. Being a nutritional expert ( Ph.d in clinical nutrition) it has not been any easy road for me , but strong will power, persistence and self control and knowledge goes a long way. These days with all the internet information at our finger tips it is not difficult to acquire knowledge, but on the other hand one should not believe everything available. So keeping all this in mind I would love to share some tips with all you Divas, hoping they will be of help.
1) Its all about being in negative balance- Your body is like a bank account if you spend more than you deposit your account becomes smaller.
2) Change your lifestyle-If you’re calling this a “diet,” then you’re going to gain all the weight back (and more) within a few months of losing it. Diets do not work. Diets are temporary. When you change your dietary lifestyle, however, you’re changing your habits – and you’re putting yourself on track for long-term / continued success and weight maintenance.
3) Read the labels all the way to the last, read the calorie count, fat content and serving sizes.
4) Snack miserly - best are the fruits and raw vegetables.
5) identify your exercise, goo the gym if thats what you like , dance, walk whatever you can do to deplete your account
6)Set realistic goals
7)Add variety to your diet.
8) Drink lots of water.
9)Sugar is the evil that tastes good- cut back on your intake of table sugar you can get your bodies need by eating fruits, vegetables , cereal dals , there is no nutritional requirement to have extra table sugar , its just to satisfy your taste buds.
10) Last but not the least don't compare yourself with oters, you are a beautiful individual and every ones body reacts differntly.
Oh I can go on forever , but it is important first to know your calorie needs and then calorie count of different foods , you acn always google it , serving size is important, will bring a copy of food exchanges and serving size if anybody is intersted.
Upside down pineapple cake
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Hair Tips
1.Mix 2 tsps of honey in 1 cup of curd and apply to hair for 30 mins .Then shampoo your hair,you will find your very smooth and splitless.
2.Mix 2tspns of alomond oil to 1 egg white.Apply this mix as a pack for 1 hr.Wash your hair with shampoo.
3.Mix few drops of lemon to 1 egg white and apply to hair for 15 mins and shampoo your hair.By doing this you can find hair smooth and volumized.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Ghee Rice - Easy & Quick!!
Ingredients
- Basmati Rice - 2 Cup
- Green Peas - 1/2 Cup
- Onions - 1 Large, sliced thinly
- Ghee - 3 to 4 Tbs
- Cinnamon - 1/2 " piece
- Green Cardamom - 2
- Cloves - 2
- Bay Leaves - 2
- Green Chillies - To Taste
- Cashews - 1/4 Cup (Optional)
- Water - 3 Cups
- Milk - 1&1/2 Cups
- Lemon Or Tamarind - Few Drops
- Salt - To Taste
Wash and soak the basmati rice for 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile slice the onions and cut the green chillies. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed container (with lid) or pressure cooker. Add the cinnamon, green cardamom, bay leaves and cloves. Next add the green chillies and saute for a minute. Now add the onions and cashews. After frying these add in the green peas and add the water and milk. Close the lid and increase the heat to high. When steam starts, turn the heat to medium to low and open the lid slowly. Add the basmati rice (don't forget to remove the water) and the lemon or tamarind juice and salt. Stir & close the lid and cook for 8-10 minutes. Turn off the stove and mix well. Serve with Tomato Chilli Sauce or Veg Kurma. Enjoy :-)
Multipurpose baby wipes!
Saturday, June 4, 2011
zebra Cake
Squeezing lemon
Try squeezing a lemon after microwaving it 20 to 30 seconds to get more juice easily....
Apple Strawberry Punch:
Grate the apples & cut the Strawberries.
Boil them with 2 cups of water, let it continue on medim flame till it turns to red colour.
Remove from flame & let it cool.
Filter it & use the filtrate as the juice & pulp in cake or some other thing.
Serve cool to quench the thirst...
Cherrs.!!!!!!!!!!
The Biggest Loser Challenge
The biggest loser is not just a television show anymore, it’s a phenomenon. It’s not just seen in the US, there are “Biggest Loser” versions for many countries. With the new year right around the corner (and with it resolutions) why not contact Human Resources at work about starting your own biggest loser at work? Start one at your church, or challenge other family members.
I’ve put together a biggest loser kit consisting of an excel spreadsheet (to do all the math), and a word document to help you organize the weight loss efforts at your job, church, or family.
Here are some rules you can mix and match to come up with your own version.
Universal Rules
1. Everyone that was doing this had a rule that people need to weigh in on the same scale at the same time. This keeps things consistent (and honest).
2. You go by the percent of body weight loss. The calculation is the take your actual weight (today) and subtract it form your initial weight. Then divide that number by your initial (starting) weight. Take that number and multiply it by 100 and you get your weight loss percentage.
((IW-AW)/IW) * 100= weight loss percentage
So if I start at 211, and I lose 5 lbs in a month and end up at 206.
That’s 211-206 (5 lbs.)
Take 5 lbs. and divide it by my starting weight (211). 5/211 = .023697
Multiply that by 100 and you get 2.37%
Mix and Match the following “rules” to make your best competition
1. “HAVE FUN”, Eat healthy, and exercise. 2. The first weigh in will be on (PICK A DAY) at (PICK A TIME)
3. The final weigh in will be on (PICK A DAY) at (Pick a Time – 15 WEEKS – or choose length)
4. Weigh-in’s will occur every (PICK A DAY) at PICK A TIME. Choose one person to manage the money and be present at all weigh ins.
5. There is a one time $(PICK AN AMOUNT) registration fee which “MUST” be paid during your first weigh in.
6. You can Join at any time during the first three weeks (but the longer you wait the harder it will be to win)
7. All monies owing to the pot should be paid during the time of weigh in or prior to the following weigh in.(So if you have a bad week, be prepared break out the spare change)
8. There will be a $1 weigh in fee per week applied to all contestants.
9. There will be a penalty fee of $1 applied if your weight stays the same.
10. There will be a penalty fee of $1 if you miss weighing in. This dollar will be combined with the weekly weigh in fee of $1, for a total of $2 dollars each time you miss a weigh in.
11. There will be a penalty fee of $1 added for each pound gained. (i.e. Gain 3 pounds, you owe $3)
13. You can have one person win all the money, or divide between the top 3 players, donate the money to a food bank, whatever. Money can be a nice motivator.
Here are some tips for keeping people involved:
Teams can add accountability. The first big rule of creating an office Biggest Loser competition is to create teams. Having a team to be accountable to is very important. If your workplace is like most, snacks and leftovers find their way to a central location where people can munch all day long. Having team members, as well as opposing team members, watching, really keeps your mindless munching at bay. If you are in the competition only for yourself, you will be much more likely to indulge. Being accountable to other people can really help people stay on track.
Make the weigh-in public knowledge. You don’t have to post actual weights here, however, whether or not contestants went up or down in weight each week (and how much) should be displayed publicly in the office. This provides yet another aspect of accountability and motivation. Now you are not only accountable to the people participating in The Biggest Loser, but also your coworkers who are not. A chart should be created to track the weekly progress of each team member, with team totals appearing as well. Having the entire office in on the action, not just those participating in the actual weight loss, adds volumes to individual motivation.
Ready movie - a must watch
those who love comedy like andaaz apna apna must watch it.........
dont forget to thank me for recommending it :))
