New life

NEW BLOG

2010-02-03T16:28:00.004Z

Hello guys i am back with my new life and new name .Changes are for good .I have moved my blog now its called nextweekjourney.blogspot.com.I will still follow my favourites .Kindly visit if you are interested to know more about me and my thoughts .Take care

Sorry guys

2009-10-19T19:13:00.004+01:00

Sorry guys for disappearing . I will be busy for my wedding till 30 december. I thank all my friends who supported and motivated me through their comments .I will try to give more entertaining and informative piece after december.Hope you all well.

Monogram napkins

2009-09-18T10:30:00.003+01:00

A monogram is a lovely way to personalize your hankerchief or napkin.Choose a font on your computer .Use a standard chain stich to creat the monogram .Choose a letter from the typography book or computer font menu

How you store food

2009-09-10T08:14:00.004+01:00

Choose cookware made of stainless steel ,clay ,ceremic glass or cast iron instead of nonstick pans which at high heat can release harmful perfluorochemicals .Also its important to consider how you store food .Dioxions and phthalates can leach from soft plastics .Store food in stainless steel or glass jars with rubber seals instead of using plastic wraps and containers.

How to clean kitchen work surfaces

2009-09-01T21:37:00.004+01:00

Its sometimes hard to keep the kitchen work surfaces clean other than making your kitchen look gorgeous.

Ceramic tiles:Clean with a solution of one part of bleach and four parts of water using an old toothbrush to scrub between the tiles.

Laminate:Stains can be cleaned with cream cleaners or a paste of bicarbonate of soda with few drops of chlorine bleach.

Solid wood :Regular oiling is required to prevent the wood soaking up water .Firm rubbing with a cloth and a washing up liquid solution should clean up the wood .Tomato sauce or curry are tough to remove from wood.

Stainless steal:Finger marks can be removed with a microfiber cloth or a dab of oil on clean cloth.

Granite :Washing up liquid is required to remove stains

My first blog award

2009-09-01T21:32:00.004+01:00

This award is given by Swatantra thank you for thinking and nominating me.

Some good ideas 2

2009-08-28T01:14:00.003+01:00

I have so many scrapbooks which help me keep all my memories at one place .I dont think scrapbooks are only meant for children its your personal choice how you decorate it.Obviously i dont carry my scrapbook everywhere.Wherever i collect Postcards ,maps and other souvenirs i put a punch hole and string them together with loose ring that helps me to collect as i go.This idea was given to me by aunt of mine who share same passsion of collecting things as she go.

Whats your favorite memory keeping method ?

Golden nectar

2009-08-25T00:02:00.005+01:00

Yesterday i went for shopping and on my way i came across big juice stall bar .They were serving all kinds of drinks from smoothies ,juices and healthy drinks.Since it was very difficult for me to choose which is my favourite i choose golden nectar and i was not wrong it was delicious.This can be tried at home which i did and it worked too.

2 cups of orange juice
1 tbsp of raw honey
1 tbsp of lime juice
2 tsp of fresly grated ginger
2 ripe bananas

Blend all these in a blender untill smooth and serve with ice immediately.

Depression

2009-08-22T13:53:00.004+01:00

Depression is not your fault and it can be treated :

This is dedicated to someone who recently faced depression close to my heart.I just want to say i will stand by you no matter what.

The first thing to see in depression is to see it as a diesease and not personal failure .There is lot of positive news about depression treatment .New approaches like psychotherapy and antidepressant
medication help millions of people across to recover from depression.

Depression is a complex condition characterized by sadness , feeling worthlessness and lost of interest in social activities.These feelings can last for 2 weeks or go on for decades.It is a disease .It is not caused by personal weakness and is not a character flaw .When you have depression chemicals in your brain called neurotransmitters are out of balance . Major factors that causes depression are

1)Childbirth ,a death in the family ,work or relationship
2)Finding out you have long term diesease such as hearth diesease or cancer

You may also
1)Lose or gain weight
2)Sleep too much or not sleep at all
3)Feel restless and not able to sit still ,or may sit quitely and feels that moving takes great effort .4)Feel tired as if you have no energy for the entire day
5)Feel unworthy and guilty everyday .You may have low self esteem and fears that people may not like you
6)Find it hard to focus and remember things or make decisions everyday.

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION :It occurs usally by the changes in hormones levels that occur in pregnancy .Any women can get this depression after her childbirth miscarriage or stillbirth.She may act strangely or hear and see things that are not present .It is an emergency ,because it can quickly get worse and put her or others in danger .These may usally occur if you have a poor support from your inlaws,you have a sick baby ,You have lot of other stress in life .

Bipolar Disorder:Its a diesease that causes extreme mood changes from manic episodes of very high energy to lows of energy Having this order can make you feel helpless.Talking about it to those suffering from it can release your pain and can hope for a better life.

Your self help
1)Be real in what you expect and what you can do .Set goals you can meet.
2)Dont blame yourself or others for your depression
3)Think about putting off big decisions.Wait patiently either for marriage ,divorce or jobs.
4)Get support form others.Your family can set you right kind of treatment and deal with your symptoms
5)Tell someone you trust about your depression.It is better to be with someone than be alone .
6)Build your self esteem and try to keep postive attitute.

Get basics
1)Get regular exercise
2)Eat a balanced diet
3)Get enough sleep
4)Deal with stress
5)Avoid drinking alcohol
6)Take proper medicines as prescribed

Things to say:
1)You are not alone
2)You are important to me
3)Do you want a hug
4)When its over i will be there and so will you
5)I cannot really understand you feeling but i can offer my compassion
6)I am not going to leave you or abandon you
7)I love you
8)I am sorry that you are so much in pain i am not going to leave you.

Things you dont say:
1)There is always someone worse than you
2)No one ever said life was fair
3)Stop feeling sorry for yourself
4)You are always depressed whats new
5)Try not to be so depressed
6)Its your own fault
7)I think your depression is a way of punishing us
8)Havent you grown tired of me ,me and me
9)Have you tried green tea?
10)I was depressed like you

Usally when i am sad i listen to good music and think of all the nice things happened to me what your idea of happiness to overshadow the depression do share to help the readers .

Inexpensive ideas to make your home look better 2

2009-08-20T01:16:00.003+01:00

I always used to clutter my living room by keeping all my junk decorative pieces in my display area which looked horrible and unorganised.Even though the decorative pieces were expensive it never attracted.So one day one of my good friend gave me a very good tip .She said try to co-ordinate your display by buying things in similiar colours and if possible similiar shapes too. Keep the shelves as uncluttered as possible.This not only gives your room a character but you also make your own style statement.

Whats the first thing you would like to display in your new home that will make your style statement?

Ways to feel recharged --- 1

2009-08-18T00:49:00.005+01:00

Sorry guys for writing after longtime .Now i am back feel tired and exhausted after so much of planning and shopping .I would like to share some tips who can use to get energised while getting stressed out when preparing to move out of your house .

1)After a long day a warm scented bath set the stage for a peaceful night sleep .Enhance your experience by stocking your shelves with indulgent bath products .After soaking wrap yourself in robe and cozy slippers for a truely soothing evening ritual.

How do you energise yourself after a long day ?Do share your experiences

Well the answer is

2009-08-09T01:29:00.003+01:00

I used to think it was biro untill i came to know technically it was John j Loud who invented it.He created a pen with a small rotating ball for a nib that was constantly fed by an ink reservoir.Although the pen still leaked and he failed to exploit his patent.
The hungarian Laszlo biro puzzled by the difference in drying times between the newspaper ink and the slow-drying substance in his fountain pen biro and his chemist brother Gyorgy fitted a pen with a small ball -bearing which successfully drew down the printing ink as it rotated.It was first manufactured in 1945 and at the same time biro lincensed his pen to frenchman Marcel bich

Bich called his company Bic the world ballpoint market -leader .Asa respect to biro Argentines celebrate Argentinian Inventors Day on 29 september

Do you know

2009-08-07T01:53:00.004+01:00

Whats the biggest thing a blue whale can swallow?

A large mushroom
A small family car
Agrapefruit
A sailor

Answer:grapefruit

2) Who invented the ball point pen?

Going Green 1

2009-08-05T01:09:00.005+01:00

TURN OFF THE LIGHTS:

I have decided to become ecofriendly which not only save me but will benefit the nature around us .
The first step to start being ecofriendly would be swtiching off the lights when not in use.Considering the electricity production generates more than 1.9 billion metric tons of carbondioxide emissions a year.

Do you check your lights when you leave your house?

How to clean your tv

2009-08-03T00:46:00.004+01:00

Prevent dust from getting into your audio-visual equipment

Everyday:TV screens are magnet to dust .It is very necessary to dust the screen with microfibre cloth .Wiping with fabric softner sheet will reduce the static charge too.

Everyweek:Get the dust out with the help of vaccum cleaner from the ventillation grilles of tv

Remote controls:Bacteria can be found in large quantities in remote controls .A firm wipe with a damp cloth should do the job .With the help of cotton bud and mild solution get it clean between the buttons of remote control.

How do you clean your tv or you just ignore ?

Some good ideas 1

2009-07-31T00:13:00.009+01:00

ROPE COASTERS

It takes not more than few touches to give your home a special feeling.Since they are inexpensive and easy to make you can have plenty of them to put all the drinks when you will be serving .Begin by preparing a carboard worksurface .Using a compass ,trace a circle about 4 inches in diameter onto a cardboard .Carefully coil the rope ,glueing as you go and secure with a pin every 3/4 inch .At the edge of the template cut the rope .Let it dry overnight .Remove pins and coat both sides with acrylic paint.I love making them specially when i use colourful ropes.
You dont need to spend your hard earned money on something that you can make at home.

To be your best when you feel worse 1

2009-07-29T03:33:00.005+01:00

LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

Our body keeps talking to us whether we pay attention or dont.Commiting to a daily listening practice can ideally change your health and might change imbalances before they develop into illness.Its very important to be in the present by taking a deep breath and asking your body How do you feel today?Do i have any discomfort or pain?How is my energy?This practice can change your attitute towards your body when we are stressed and less energetic .Its is not only simple ,fast and free but will also keep you updated about your health from time to time.

Do you believe in talking to yourself for some time can help you ?

Inexpensive ideas to make your home look better1

2009-07-27T02:10:00.002+01:00

To hang pictures in a way that draws attention is a art but an easy tecnique to learn.You dont need to spend a fortune to turn a plain looking wall in to an attractive one.Cheap picture frames when grouped together look effective as you may know but it looks smashing when combined together tomake one big frame .

What picture would you like to see hanging on a wall

Cold

2009-07-25T01:26:00.000+01:00

Everyone gets cold from time to time .Children gets more cold than adults.There is no cure for cold .Antibiotics will not cure the cold ,treat the symptoms.Lots of viruses results in cold but the symptoms are the same

Runny nose
Sneezing
Red eyes
Soare troat
Headches

If the cold symptoms last for more than 2 weeks then you have allergies or sinustis.Call your doctor
What to do when you catches cold

Get extra rest:You need to slow down from your normal routine.Its not necessary to stay in bed but do not expose the diesease to others.
Drink plenty of fluids:Hot water,herbel tea,chicken soup will help releive the runny nose
Shower:Take hot shower to releive from nose and head.
If you feel mucus in your throat then gargle with warm water.This will make your throat feel better.
Use paper tissues and not hankerchief this will help not spreading cold.
If your nose becomes red and raw then put petroleum jelly around it.

Dont take medicines that contains decongestant for a stuffy nose and cough medicine.Treat each sypmtom on its own.A nasal decongestant spay can help your stufy nose but do not use more than 3 days in a row .You could get a rebound effect which makes the mucous membrance in your nose swell up even more .

Call doctor when
YOU have trouble breathing
You have fever of 104 degrees (40 degree )orhigher
You have new sypmtom that are not part of the cold like a stiff neck or shortness of breath.
You cough up yellow,green or bloody mucus
Mucus from your nose is thick like pus or bloody.
You have pain in your face ,eyes,teeth that does not get better with home treatment .

Prevent cold

Wash your hands often
Be extra careful around people having cold
Keepyour hands away from your face .Your nose,eyes and mouth are the most likely places for germs to enter.
Eat well and get plenty of sleep and exercise.This keeps your body strong so it can fight colds.
Do not smoke .Smoking makes it easier to get cold and harder to get rid of it.

Organising kitchen

2009-07-23T15:18:00.001+01:00

UTILITY CLOSETS

Most of the utility closets contains cleaning tools,electric blubs ,and even emergency equipment results in confusing jumble up and hard to find things when in need.After gathering everything you need try to group the things according to your room.Store the items used frequently and the ones not used frequently on top of the shelves.

All purpose household cleaner
Batteries
Bucket
Brushes (Scru brush,Utility brush,Toothbrush,Grout brush,Grill brush)
Cheesecloth
Cleaning cloth
Dust and polishing cloth
Dusters(Ostrich feather,lamb wool,soft paintbrush)
Dustpan
Flashlights
Floor and furniture wax
Glass cleaner
Metal polishes
Midly abrasive cleaner
Mop
Rubber gloves
Steel wool
Spare key racks with hooks and key fobs neatly labeled
Stick and handheld vaccum
Vaccum cleaner and attachments

Organising kitchen

2009-07-23T00:47:00.001+01:00

Baking

Baking can be fun in the kitchen .With proper equipment you will have better results with less frustation.I always love baking and never gotthe chance before because of lack of oven in my home.But in london i got interest to bake and serve as it really enjoys me with the hmmmm sound of someone while eating and the pleasures to learn something different.

ESSENTIAL BAKING TOOLS

Bench Scraper
Stand Mixer
Kitchen timer
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Mixing bowls
Nonstick silicon baking mat
Parchment paper
Pastry brushes
Pastry bags and tips
Rimmed baking sheet
Round cake pans
Rubber spatula
Stainless steel whisk
Wire rack
Wooden rolling pin

Anything you think is necessay equipment for baking that is not listed kindly mention so that my checklist can be updated in my kitchen.

Desi videsi

2009-07-20T13:47:00.000+01:00

Coconut cupcakes
Ingredients: 3 cups of flour (non self raising)
2 tsp of baking powder
1 tsp of salt
3 sticks of unsalted butter
2 one forth of unsalted butter
half tsp of pure vanilla extract
1 cup of coconut milk
8 large white eggs
1 one fourth of shredded sweetend coconut

Method:
1) Preheat the oven to 360 degrees .Line 2 standard 12 muffin pans with with paper liners and set aside.
2)In a medium bowl wisk together flour,baking powder, and salt set aside.
3)In hand electric mixer blend butter and sugar untill light and fluffy 3 to 4 minutes scarping down the sides of the bowl if necessary .Beat in vanilla.With mixer on low speed add flour mixture in 3 parts ,with milk ,repeating alternatively and ending with the flour ,beat untill just combined.Transfer mixture to a large bowl and set aside.
4)With the help of electric mixture beat in eggs whites on low speed until foamy .With mixture running gradually add remaining one forth cup of sugar ,beat on high speed untill stiff glaossy peak forms about 4 minutes .Do not overbeat
5)Gently fold one third of the white mixture to the in to the butter flour mixture untill combined.Gently fold in the remaining egg white mixture ,stir in shredded coconut.
6)Divide the batter evenly on the muffin trays filling each with one fourth cup of batter and bake for 20 to 25 minutes
7)defrost the cup cake for 4 minutes
Frosting method
In a saucepan combine 3 fourth sugar,corn syrup,and 2 tbsp of water.Heat over medium heat stirring occasionally untill sugar has dissolved.Rub between your fingers to make sure there are no graininess.Raise heat to bring to boil .Do not stir anymore .In a bowl of an electric mixer whisk egg whites on medium speed untill soft peak form for 2 and half minutes .Gradually add 2 tbsp of sugar .Remove syrup from the heat .Pour in the sugar mixture in to the sides of the pan to avoid spalttering .Beat frosting untill cool for 5 to 10 minutes.As of now it should be thick and fomy .

Jeans that fit

2009-07-17T13:59:00.000+01:00

It is very necessary to have a right kind of jeans when you plan to go shopping for your jeans .The right jeans not only fit your body but also gives your personality a new defination.These are dedicated to those who get confused and spend huge amount of hard earned money to buy good pair of jeans .

1) BOOT CUT FIT:If you have voluptous curvy figure looks best in boot cut fit jeans beacuse the flare leg balances her upper and lower body propotions.The front rise remains low and sexy and the back is higher.covering the entire bottom while sitting or standing.

2) TROUSER LEG JEANS: If you want to have fuller leg balancing hip to leg propotion then this jeans works best for you .The low rise coupled with full leg will enhance your thin legs.

3)THE CROPPED FIT JEANS:The super high rise creates an illusion of full legs by adding inches of fabric from the waist to the bottom.This jeans is perfect for thin and straight people

4)STRAIGHT CUT JEANS :If you long torso and shorter legs then this low rise straight cut jeans is suitable for you.If you are average height then low rise works best for you

5)STRETCH DENIM JEANS:If you have a nice curvy figure this particular type of jeans works best for you .

6)Pocket jeans works well for tall and lean people.

War of sexes

2009-07-13T23:49:00.000+01:00

Men and women are different.They could be better or worse or just simply different.The only common factor they have that they belong to same species.Usally when a girl or boy is born they set their own rules and traditions either by birth or are nutured.

When a man goes to toilet he goes only for one reason and one reason only.Women uses toilets as social lounges .Women who go to toilets with strangers can come out being best friends and life long buddies.But if a man calls his friend to toilet everyone get suspicious of him.

Men dominate tv control and flick through channels,women dont even mind watching the commercials.When there is pressure men drink alcohol and invade different countries,women eat chocolate and go shopping.

Women criticise men for being insensitive,uncaring,not listening,not being warm and compassionate,not talking,not giving love,not being commited to relationship and turning the toilet seat up.
Men criticise women about their driving,for not being able to read map directions,for talking too much without getting to the point and leaving toilet seat down.

Men can never find their socks but they know exactly where they left their mobile ,women can find the missing keys but rarely the most direct route to their destination.If awomen is driving and she gets lost she will stop and ask for direction. If a man is driving and get lost he will go in circles for hours but willnot ask for direction.

Why do you think such differences occur is it because thats what generation taught us and we follow are ancestors or we just biologically born that way.

3 FOOD THATCAN HELP PREVENT DIABETES

2009-07-10T13:10:00.000+01:00

Diabetes:There are 2 types of diabetes
1) JUVENILE DIABETES: It is a longlife diesease that develop when the pancreas stop producing insulin ,a hormone that that let sugar move from the blood into the bood cells,where itcan be stored for energy or later use.If sugar cannot move from the blood into the blood cells the person blood sugar rises above a safe level and the cells cannot function properly.

It can develop in any age particularly in children and young adults,usually before the age of 30.Often symptons are noticed after an illness such as flu.Early signs may include
Frequent urination
Extreme thirst
Increase hunger
Weight loss

As blood sugar level rises more symptoms may develop

Blurred vision
Drowsiness
Fast and shallow breathing
Strong fruity odour
Loss of appetite
Abdominal pain
Vomiting

Try and keep the blood sugar level as close to normal as possible.This can be done by eating balanced diet,taking insulin injections and getting regular exercise.

2)Adult onset diabetes:It is a lifelong disease that affects the way your body uses food for energy.The disease develop when the cell of the body becomes resiistant to insulin or pancreas cannot make enough insulin which causes high blood sugar.
The extra sugar in your blood can lead to problems with your eyes ,heart,blood vessel,nerve and kidneys.Common symptons of diabetes are

Increaed thirst
Frequent urination
Unusall weight loss
Extreme Fatigue

But in this level of diabetes the blood sugar level rises slowly so they may not have the symptoms in the early stage.People who suffer from this type of dieseas are usally overweight and physically less active .It is commonly found in over 40 years of age and nowadays found in children too.This can be prevented if the person focuss on keeping blood sugar ,cholestrol and blood pressure at safe levels.

1) VITAMIN C: A European study found out that people consuming more of vitamin c has the lowest incidence of diabetes.Fruits and veggies like oranges,strawberries and broccoli are the best sorces of vitamin c .

2) HERBS AND SPICES: Researchers from the univerity of georgia found out that herbs and spices could prevent inflammationassociated with diabeties .Cloves and cinnamon are examples.

3)EAT SOME BROWN RICE:A compound that help rice grow reduces nerve and blood vessel damage from diabetes.Soak the rice overnight which awakens the compound.

Its always best to read the manufacture instructions and consult your doctor before any intake.

Anything that you can contribute with the imformation to help diabetes would be appreciated .

How to clean your fridge

2009-07-07T23:43:00.000+01:00

Remove fridge shelves and compartments and wash them in warm soapy water and ,then rinse.Wipe the inside of the fridge with the portion made up of 2 tsp of bicarbonate of soda for every little warm water.Get in to the rubber door seal with old toothbrush and toothpaste.

Staines:Inside the fridge can be rubbed with a stronger bicarbonate of soda paste or toothpaste.

Pull the appliance away from the wall and vaccum the cooling elements at the back.

To keep your fridge smelling fresh scoop the inside of the orange and fill ine the salt it will soak the bad smell.

Any special tips you have when you clean your fridge kindly comment.

TRAVEL MUST HAVE

2009-07-03T01:46:00.000+01:00

I take these things when i travell from india to london or vice vesa.The importance of these things came to light when i experienced my frequent travel visits.Anyways these would be helpful according to me but if you think something should be added to my list please do mention your important list of items that you carry on flight.

1)Pashmina to cover myself like blanket.
2)Guidebooks to familiarize with destinations.
3)Cheese and tomato sandwich incase of feeling uneasiness
4)Magazines,cataloges
5)Deck of cards
6)Workpapers undone
7)pens,papers
8)socks,pillow
9)Blackberry
10)Toothbrush
11)Toothpaste

Preparing mushrooms

2009-07-02T02:02:00.000+01:00

I started liking mushroom when i came to london.I first had them in my dominos pizza and i loved them.I am quite suprised that the indians specially gujratis here do not eat mushroom and do not consider them to be vegetarian.It is a plant grown from benethe but it nutritious and healthy and totally vegeterian.I worked with dominos for 2 years as a food manager in london and would like to share something about mushroom because cleaning and making mushrooms needs to be done in a right way to make a tasty meal.

TYPES OF MUSHROOM: Look for firm ,smooth and dry caps .Avoid damp, pitted or dried out
The most common varieties of cultivated mushrooms include shiitake(intense mushroom taste),white (mild),portobello(meaty)and cremini(similiar to white and a fuller flavour)

STORING:Refrigerate loose mushrooms in a paper bag,and containers of mushrooms in their original package.Use within few days of purchase.

CLEANING:Do not soak mushrooms,they will absorb water rapidly and turn mushy when you cook them.You can clean mushroom with a stiff brush without wetting them,or quicky rinse them under a thin stream of cold water.Dry thoroughly with paper towels.

Preparing:Shiitakes have tough inedible stems that should be removed.For white mushroom and the remaining ones trim the spongy tip ,the rest is edible.

Fire safety tips

2009-07-02T01:39:00.000+01:00

1)Keep matches,candles,lighters away from children

2)Remove electric cords from under rugs and behind radiators

3)Carelessness while smoking is a leading cause of fire

4)Never overload outlets and extension cords.

5)Dont leave candles unattended and never sleep with them burning

6)If your clothes ever catch fire remember to stop,drop and roll.

7)Move flammable liquids and materials stored near the stove to a safe distant location.

8)Early notification makes a lot of difference.Call your emergency line

9)Install smoke alarms

10)Develop a home escape plan with your family and have a pre arranged meeting place outside

DRYING RACK

2009-07-01T15:20:00.000+01:00

Running a household is much easier and more successful when you have the right tools such as proper drying rack.Using a drying rack is eco-friendly ,as it cuts down on electric dryer use.and its great for using fine washables.

Emergency kit

2009-07-01T02:30:00.000+01:00

There are some things in life that are out of control like antural disasters.Make sure you are ready for any type of emmergency by having the following essentials stored in a safe place to use in your home or to take with you if you are forced to evacuate.

1)WATER: Pack four bottles for each family member or as many bottles you can carry comfortably.

2)NON PERISHABLE FOOD:Choose food high in protein and calories
Choose low salt or salt free food to avoid thirst.

3)DISPOSABLE UTENSILS AND MANUAL CAN OPENER:Utensils and can opener are essential.

4)BATTERY POWERED ITEMS: A)FLASHLIGHT :Use a maglite.It has longer battery life than a flashlight.
B)CAMPING LANTERNS: No candles or oil lamps
c)RADIO:Stay informed and listen to updates so you have time to act
D)WHISTLE:You can hear a whistle louder then a human voice
E)SPARE BATTERIES

5)FIRST AID KIT:If somebody is hurt it becomes invaluable.

6)TOILETRIES AND MEDICATION:Use antibacteria items.

7)ANTI STRESS ITEMS LIKE :Books,magazines,croosword puzzles or snacks

8)CHANGE OF CLOTHES AND BLANKET:Choose a blanket that is waterproof ,compact and lightweight.

9)CASH:Take enough to cover your expenses.If power goes out there is no excess to banks and atm.Carry items in easy containers

10)EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD:Keep one in yourbagpack and one copy in person

How to clean your phone

2009-06-30T17:05:00.000+01:00

At least once a month the phone must be cleaned as it is the instrument that touches our face.

THE PHONE BODY:Moisten a cloth with the dishwashing liquid solution and wipe the surfaces of the telephone.For hard to reach spots such as spaces between raised numbers use cotton swads dipped in rubing alcohol..Be careful not to get any liquid near the hook -swtich speaker or other openings.

THE HANDSET:Clean the handset with a cloth soaked with rubbing alcohol since this is the part of the phone that touches your face it is important to disinfect it .Be very careful not to pour alcohol directly on to the phone.You can use disinfectent wipes to clean the handset.

THE CORD: To clean the cord ,remove it from the phone ,and dampen a cloth with water and few drops of mild dishwashing liquid.Rub the cord down with the cloth and dry with a second cloth.Make sure the cord is completely dry before you reattach it to the phone.

Benefits of milk

2009-06-30T16:24:00.000+01:00

Milk contains vitamin A and vitamins D.Besides building strong bones calcium may protect colon cells,ease migrane headaches and help prevent childhood obesity.

1)HEAD TO TOE MOISTURIZER:Thanks to vitamin A and D and lactic acid,milk softens even the driest wintertime skin.Try this bath mixture Drizzle half cup of honey into running water as you fill the tub add 2 cups of warm whole milk

2)EYE GEL: Give cucumbers some rest.Instead dip cotton balls in cold whole milk,wring them out,and apply to eyelids.The fat in milk hydrates parched skin and reduces swelling.

3)PMS FIGHTER (Premenstrual syndrom)Women who get more calcium and vitamin D all month long by drinking either skim or low fat milk have lower risk of developing pms.

4)FERTILITY BOOSTER:If you are trying for a baby add whole milk to your diet .In a harward study women who ate more than one dairy serving were 25%less likely to suffer ovulation .

Summer breaker yum yum

2009-06-30T01:37:00.000+01:00

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE SAUCE
Indegrients:175ml double cream
100 gms milk chocolate chopped
100gms of peanut butter fudge sauce
15 ml of golden syrup
4 scoops of toffee icecream
4 scoops of chocolate icecrean
4 scoops of vanila icecream

Method: Put all the cream,chopped chocolate and golden syrup in a pan and place on the heat To melt.In about 2 minutes it should be ready
Get a glass out and scoop out the icecream
Pour some peanut butter fudge sauce over the icecream .Hand them round and wait for people to weep with gratitude.

About mustang

2009-06-30T00:48:00.000+01:00

Mustang is from tibetan which denotes fertile plain.It is largely dry and arid due to its position in the rain shadow of the Annapurna massif towards the south.The populatin is around 9000 spread between 3 towns .The main feature of Mustang is Gandaki river ,its valley and tributaries.Mustang was once an independent kingdom,although closely tied by language and culture to tibet. At the end
of 18 century Mastang was annexed by Nepal.Even though foreigners are allowed to visit Mustang since 1991 tourism to upper Mustang is regulated.Foreigners need special permit to enter .In 2007 a shepherd found 55 cave paintings depicting the life of buddha.

1001 places to see before you die(3)

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This is the kingdom of mustang in ( NEPAL)

The answer is

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The telephone is invented by Antonio Meucci.Florentine inventor arrived in Usa in 1850.In 1860 ,he first demonstrated a working model of an electric device he called the teletrofono.

Do you know the answer

2009-06-27T11:40:00.000+01:00

Who invented the telephone?

Rani afterlong time

2009-06-26T17:13:00.000+01:00

Its better to be practical then to be learnt

2009-06-26T15:44:00.000+01:00

In a village there was 3 great scholars who were very proud of their knowledge.One of the scholar had a servant .They called him bhutti.Bhutti was hard working and honest man.One day all the 3 scholars decided to go to the city to show their knowlege and earn money.So they decided to take bhutti with them so that he can carry their luggage on the way .Bhutti was eagar to go with his master as he has no family member of his own.On their way they decided to rest as it was getting dark in the jungle.To pass their time the 3 scholars started talking about their knowledge and their conversation leads them to argument about who is the intellegent of them all.They asked bhutti to decide instead bhutti told them that this is not the right time to fight as it is dark and not safe.Suddenly they saw something shining a few distance ahead when they came closer they saw lion bone lying around.The 3 scholars decided to show their knowledge one by one on this dead lion.One scholar took out medicine from his bag rub against his palm and threw on the bones.The bones got flesh immediately.The second scholar took some leaves from the plants rub it against his palm and threw on the flesh It got his eyes,nose and remaining parts of his body.They both were very happy to prove their intellegence .They asked the 3 scholar to show his part then bhutti suddenly spoke master please stop this madness i am sure you all are great but this is no time to show your intellegence i am not intellegent like you but be practical if this lion comes to life we all will be dead.The scholars told him to keep quite and continued with the acts.Bhutti requested them to wait for a few minutes untill he climbs the tree and then they can continue with the acts.They all started laughing at him and called him a coward.As soon as the 3 scholar brought lion to life the lion attacked all 3 of them and ate his master.Bhutti by the presence of his mind saved his life and went home the next morning.

Chocolate garnishes

2009-06-26T15:29:00.000+01:00

Here is a sweet good thing To add to your dinner that is very sinple to create .You can make your own choclate designs to garnish your sorbets,icecream or even a slice of cake.Line a sheet with tape so that it does not curl.Make a cone which you normally make for mehndi.Dip in the chocolate in a pan to melt and pour the melting chocolate in the cone to make designs.Pipe adesign freehand or trace the shape on the opposite side of the parchment paper with a pencil.Place the sheet in the refrigerator to cool for 15 minutes or untill set.
Consume in one day.

Gonna read

2009-06-25T14:35:00.001+01:00

Its released this week.I have booked to read for this week.Any booklover who already read the book kindly comment and those who want to read like me can read the synopsis below

When kit and adam seperated after 15 years of marriage kit felt like she had lost her lover,her best friend and her identityall in one fell swoop.But now a year on from the divorce,Kit has found herself again and she loves her life in the idyllic Connecticut town of highfield.She has the perfect job ,working for Robert Macclore the famous novelist,two wonderful children,a good relationship with her ex husband and time to enjoy yoga with her friends.Then kacy kit yoga instructor and close friend introduces her to steve -attentive,charming ,the perfect gentleman and for the first time in years kit thinks that she may have found the right one .But is Steve really perfect as he seems?And why does it bother kit when kacy started dating her boss?What no one knows is that tracy is hiding a secret -one that threatens to ruin her new found hapiness with robert and her friendship with kit .And now kacy must decide whether to keep her past hidden from both for ever or she should reveal the truth before its too late.Its the story of friendship,family and marriage as both kit and kacy discovers that sometimes the people you thought you had lost make their way back into your life again.

Cleaning can be done by yourself

2009-06-25T14:15:00.001+01:00

Washing machine:To clean the washing machine take a cup of cheap white vinegar and put inside the machine and give it a roll .It will come out clean and bacteria free

Music stereo system:Take a brush and dip in water then damp it with clean dry towel.Brush it on the stereo system .Dust the top with wet face tissue.It will come out clean and shiny.

Sink:To clean the sink if you dont have washing liquid no problem you can rely on shaving form anytime.Just spread the form on the sink and give a good scrubing.Clean with newspaper.Remember the newspaper should be just 2 days old.It will smell good and clean.

Candle holder:To clean the candle holder dip in very hot water and give a good scrub all the wax will come out.Take lemon and salt and scrub on it the holder will shine .

Air contioners or heaters.If your conditioners have space behind dont forget to neglect that space as it collects large amount of dust and bacteria.Take a stick and tie a cloth with rubberband try to clean the space behind .Take aftershave lotion and apply it on the front .When contidioners are in use your room will smell good.

I am cooking tonight

2009-06-24T21:09:00.000+01:00

Soak sabudana for 3 hours .Add oil in a pan add musturd seeds,cumin seed,onions,curry leaves,potatoes,salt,turmeric powder,chopped green chillies and finally sabudana.Mix gently Add lemon juiceas per your taste and then finally add roasted peanuts crushed to the sabudana.

Indegrients:2 cups sabudana
1/2tsp of mustard seeds
2 tsp of cumin seeds
3-4green chillies
1tbsp of oil
1 onion
1/2 cup peanut

When is rain expected?

2009-06-24T19:24:00.000+01:00

On monday morning my father asked me why it is not raining in bombay.I can see the clouds and hear the thunder but still no rain so whats going on in london.I said dad the rain already started in london and even if its not raining the weather is too good here .I guess i reliased its not the weather fault but our fault for the delay of the season.Not giving so much importance to global warming,neglecting the importance of ecofriendly benefits,not planting and just cutting down trees for greed is making the matter worse.I agree that our population is huge but thats no excuse for not planting trees.Why we advertised about IPL,ELECTIONS ,STAR ATTITUTE,instead why dont we advertised on these after every popular serials.When we can watch saas bhi kabhi bahu thi we can watch these ads too.Our country looks full of mud and dust when we can make a lot greener and make our lives more healthy.I am sorry if these statements hurt anyone sentiments but its just the message for making my own country beautiful.

Celebration drink

2009-06-24T15:36:00.000+01:00

Recently i went to my friend wedding and she served me this drink.It was very impressive and i asked for the receipe.She did not give the chef name but gave me the receipe taking all the credit .

6 tbsp of freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp of orange flavoured liquere such as grand marnier
Prosecco chilled
Fresh mint leaf

In a champagne flute ,mix together orange juice ,lemon juice ,liquere and fill the glass with Prosecco .Garnish with mint leaf and serve immediately.

IS PREGNANCY SAFE AFTER 40

2009-06-23T15:43:00.000+01:00

If you get pregnant past that age you have a 10 fold increased risk compared with women younger than 40 of placenta previa.Its the dangerous condition in which the placenta does not move up and away from the opening of the uterus during pregnancy this can cause severe vaginal bleeding and activate premature labour.If you are in your 40 and considering pregnancy its critical to be proactive and get a thorough screening to rule out hidden heart dissease or diabetes.All the women in this age group needs to get their blood pressure,cholestrol,and blood sugar levels checked as well as ekgbefore trying to get pregnant.

Right now the oldest documented mother is omkari panwar a 70 year old indian women who gave birth to a 2 pounds twins in 2008.The cutting edge of IVFtechnology is enabling women to get pregnant experts are concerned about the increased risk of developing breast cancer.There are fair number of women getting pregnant in their mid 40 through IVF who have a tough of hypertension,are a little overweight or are prediabetic.A 2002 University of Southern Califonia study found out that 26% of women ages 50 to 54 suffered from preeclampsia a life threatning condition characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine and 13% developed gestational diabetes.

Reserch also show that women who have recently given birth are more likely to develop breast cancer in the 15 years following .There are also heart concerns after pregnancy.Most people tend to gain weight with each pregnancy and keep those extra 10 pounds aroun for a while.
Get a good consultation from your doctor before taking the risk of your health.

KITCHEN CURES 1

2009-06-23T14:47:00.000+01:00

You know that what you eat and drink directly affect your wellness.But did you know that certain items in your refrigerator,kitchen cabinets,and spice racks can treat everyday health concerns such as cold,stomach upset,skin blemishes,tension headches.

BLEMISHES,RASHES AND BURNS:
Turmeric is antibacterial,antifungal antiviral and antitumoral makes it effective for skin conditions.Use it to reduce pimples and soothe acne and sunburns.

SORE THROAT:
WHEN YOU HAVE TROUBLE SWALLOWING
Honey and lemon can bring soothing relief in throat pain.The lemon contracts inflamed tissues and provide vitamin c and honey soothes and disinfect.
Fill a tbsp of honey and squeezethe lemon juice .Put the spoon in your mouth and suck on it slowly.

TOOTHACHE:
Clove will immediately numb the gum.Add few drops of water to cloves to make thick paste .Pack on the sore gum for 15 minutes then spit out.Repeat as required.

Ecofriendly tips

2009-06-23T13:56:00.000+01:00

Here are ecofriendly tips which will help you save money and become more envoirmentally concious
1) Switch to compact fluorescent lights since they use 66 percent less energy than regular bulbs.
A small sign on the wall can be a helpful reminder for children to turn off the lights.

2)Placing a plant in your home improves the air quality significantly

3)Fix leaking faucets to save water

4)Set a fun recycling center .An organised recyling center makes it easy to seperate plastic,glass,metal and newspaper

5)Start buying organic foods.

6)Stop using plastic bagsat the grocery store.Instead of adding waste buy cloth bags instead

7)Institute a no idle rule at school pickup areas.Turn off your engine while you wait for your child.

8)Use mugs instead of disposable cups in the office

9)Unplug any unused electronic charges or equipments.Energy saps through your cord if your cell phone charger ,curling iron,coffeemaker,or other electronic items are plug in.About 5 percent of the power drawn by cell phone charges is actually used to charge your phone.

10)Fill your refrigerator to capacity it will stay colder and run more effeciently saving you money.

11)Help the envoirment and decrease the paper clutter in your home by the amount of junk mail you receive .

12)To save on fuel ,turn off the air conditioner and roll down your windows when you travelling less than 55 mph.

Love her voice thats what we call talent

2009-06-23T00:45:00.000+01:00

Flower arrangements at your home 2

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Dress up your table with this centerpiece .Potted plants last longer than cut flowers.It works well on outdoor dining tables.The picture above has
Cattleya orchid
Selaginella red spike moss
Pellaea rotundifolia button fern
Nephrolepis cordifolia duffi lemon button fern
Phalaenopsis mini purple
Neoregilla mo pepper please
Neoregilla tiger club
Blechnum gibbum South american tree Fern
Cryptanthus Ruby
Cryptanthus Chocolate soldier
Club moss

Check for water every few days.Take the indiviual pots out and water them.If your plants are away from window you may have to move it to the window during the day.

SEA BEACH CENTERPIECE
Kalanchoe thrysifolia paddle plant
Tillandsia bulbosa
Tillandsia caput madusae
Tillandsia lonantha rubra
Cryptanthus ruby
Cryptanthus rainbow star
Echeveria rosea
Echeveria Topsy turvy
Aloe haworthioides
Pachypodium sp

Most of these plants like a bit drier so they will need less water.They need more light and should be moved to sunny window few days a week.

Flower arrangements at your home

2009-06-22T18:14:00.001+01:00

I am listing the name of the flowers you can use in your home for attraction.I am not sure if you can get these flowers in india .I never planted myself in india but got good interest after coming to london.
Use floral clay and pin frog to hold the flowers.In this picture the flower used are daffodils and ladies mantle.To keep these flower fresh be sure to change water daily and keep them out of direct sunlight.

1OO1 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE 2( GRAND PALACE)

2009-06-22T16:22:00.000+01:00

1) Phra shri rattana chedi

2) Kinnon :Mythological bird half bird half women
3) Chakri Mahaprasat Hall
4) View of Grand palace

Grand palace is the official residence of the Kings of Thailand from the 18 century onwards.The construction of this palace began in 1782 during the regin of king rama 1.The palace is rectangular in shape with the western side next to the river and the royal temple situated to the east side with all the structures facing north.The king ordered the building of the temple of the emerald buddha as the monarch personal place of worship and royal temple.

1OO1 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE 2

2009-06-22T16:18:00.000+01:00

GRAND PALACE IN BANGKOK

Yummyyyyyyyyyyyy

2009-06-22T15:39:00.000+01:00

I tried this receipe last week and it turned out to be good specially when you serve .
Receipe:1.5 litres of ice cream
200gms of dark chocolate chips or white chocolate chips or Milk chocolate chips
1 any bar chocolate
150 gms of bourn bourn biscuits

Method: Take the ice cream out from the fridge and soften it a little bit
Line a tin with clingfiln from the sides and the bottom
Take a freezer zipbag and put the bar and the biscuits and bash them up untill
someform sizeable crumbs.
Take a mixing bowl and put in the softened icecream,crumbs,chocolate chips and mix for 2 minutes
Put the icecream cake mixture in the tin and close with clingfilm
Leave in the fridzer to set.
Serve when required

JUST IN

2009-06-22T15:36:00.000+01:00

This promo looks promising

JUST IN

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The promo seems to promising

Do you know the answer

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Where is the highest mountain?
I will give my answer on sunday you can post your answers if you have

The answer is Mars .
The giant volcano mount olympus is the highest mountain in the solar system .It is almost 3 times the height of mount everest.

Well done nazish

Do we act as we speak

2009-06-18T15:52:00.000+01:00

Well this is funny but i do say bedtime stories to my friends sometimes which is funny and interesting to them so let me share you some.
In a village there was a boy call krishna who stays with his parents.One day his mother took him to a village for pray.There his mother was talking to her friends about giving and charity.She was telling her friendsto give and help needy and poor and to those who needthe most.When they came back home a poor blind man came to her house and krishna saw her mother not paying attension to the poor .She told the beggar to go away or she will call the police.Later her friend came to ask for collection of money for the party she was organising in her society she immediately opened her purse and gave 100 rupees.Krishna asked her mother why did you tell your friends for charity when you did not give money to the poor.Her mother said nothing and told her son to keep quite.

Later that night krishna father came home and asked krishna about his studies.He told him to study and stay with good students to learn well.Krishna poor friend came to meet krishna father and asked him to lend 100 rupees as he his short in his fees and if he dont pay on time he will be thrown out of school.Krishna father told him that he has no money to give him.That night krishna father friends came home and asked for 500 rupees for liquir which he gave them.krishna asked his father why did you tell me to be in a good company when you did not help him and helped your friends instead.His father said nothing and told his son to keep quite.

Next morning he went to school his teacher told him that school inspector is coming for inspection .He asked his students how many lessons have we done they said 23.His teacher told them wrong tell the inspector we did 32 and today i am doing 32 lesson called harish chandra and he continued with his lesson.He came to his teacher and asked why did you teach us that leason when you told us to lie.His teacher said nothing and told him to keep quite.

Next morning he refused to go to school.Krishna parents could not understand his behaviour and asked his teacher tocme home.He told them that there is no point learning from somebody who dont follow what they say.

Baby

2009-06-18T15:13:00.000+01:00

THIS IS SO FUNNY

Dhoni confesses

2009-06-18T14:48:00.000+01:00

This article is with reference to times of india.According to dhoni the reason they lost from south africa is lack of unity and playing excess cricket.At some level its true but also practice makes man perfect so how come playing a lot will make any difference.Maybe you tend to take things for granted when you see a lot happening you looses your focus when playing.I am no god to comment but its sad when i see my friends who are die hard cricket fan expect a lot and come home with sad faces.According to dhoni a cricketer should take a break for month and come back with a bounce.Well thats not a bad thought.

Ecofriendly pesticides

2009-06-18T00:57:00.000+01:00

Baking soda soultion for plants and leaves: mix in a bottle ,2tbsp of baking soda,1tbsp of vegetable oil,1 pint watershake the mixture and then add castile soap .Spray this mixture on the plants leaves and soil.Repeat every 5 to 7 days.

Milk Funicide:Fill the spray bottle half with milk and half with water shake and then spray on the plants.Repeat this 3 to 4 days

Beer as slug s killer.Take beer in a shallow plate in your garden the beer will attract slugs and drown them.

How clean is your house

2009-06-18T00:36:00.000+01:00

Blinds: To clean the window blinds soak in warm soapy water for 2 minutes and then shower them properly.Later pat dry with clean towel

Leather shoes: You dont have to be dependend on creams for shoes simply take banana skins and rub on the shoes as it has lot of oil.Pat clean with dry clean towel it is perfect to shine.

Tea kettle: If your kettle is stinkiing and has staines of tea no problem fill the kettle half with hot water and vinegar .Cover with tissue and wet the tissur little bit with vinegar.Leave to soak overnight.Be amazed to see your kettle clean with the smell gone

Mirrors:To clean bedroom mirrors take lukewarm water with vinegar and rub the mirrors with wet cloth then pat dry with paper as it absors moisture.

Dusting:The best solution for dusting is take luke warm water with little drops of oil and lemon juice this will clean your wooden furniture

Money not reached

2009-06-17T15:39:00.000+01:00

Are you aware or even tend to remember the money collected from people for the affected 26/11 people have not reached them .Well thats not new because when they collect money the collectors make a huge cry over it as if they are the only souls on this earth who care for them but at the end of the day their souls are dead when it is collected.I dont know what they do and where it goes.But a andheri resident has raised his voice against it and wrote a formal letter to right to imformation about 1.17 cores collected for the affected victims.Well i dont think we are best in our culture and traditions when it comes to this but we can be better by doing something about it.

20 TOP LIST THINGS TO BE DONE

2009-06-17T05:04:00.000+01:00

1) CAR SAFETY KIT

Its always best to plan ahead and stock your car with safety kit
Store in your car
1) Jumper cables
2)Spare tyre
3)Cotton gloves
4)Bottle of windshield wiper fluid
5)Reflective safety vest
6)Roadside reflectors
7)Auto escape hammers to break the windows incase of no exit
8)Flesh light and fresh batteries
9)First aid kit
10)Blanket

WHY AN ORANGE

2009-06-17T01:49:00.000+01:00

I love this article written in times of india for this season .
Oranges are the source of vitamin c .Good intake of vitamin c reduces the risk of colon cancer .It is also a source for healthy immune system good for preventing colds and ear infection.Antioxidants in oranges help reducing the signs of aging.It keep blood pressure under control due to presence of magnesium.Fibre in orange help in keeping blood sugar level under controlthereby making oranges a healthy snack for diabetes.

YOGA FOR STIFF PEOPLE 1

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THIS YOGA IS INSPIRED BY BHARAT THAKUR MUMBAI MIRROR

WHAT A PERFORMANCE

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I CANNOT WATCH MY EYES OFF WHEN THEY PERFORMED

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Amazing gonna watch .

hilarious

1OO1 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE

2009-06-16T03:14:00.000+01:00

THE GREAT BARRIER REEF

SCUBA DIVERS GLASS BOATS
It is one of the greatest coral reef system comprising of 3000 reef indiviuals and nine hundred islands.It is located in the northeast of australia and also considered as one of the seven wonders of the world.It supports variety of endangered spices which includes 30 species of whales,dolphins,and 6 species of whale turtle.
Some people believe that natural threat to great barrier reef would be is climate change occuring in the form of rising water temperature.Corals turn colourlessand if the water does not cool in a month coral die.

Due to large biodiversity warm and clear waters the reef is becoming popular for tourist specially scuba divers.
A variety of boats tours and cruises are offered from single trips to long voyages .Glass bottomed boats and underwater observations are popular with helicopters.

NEW BARRIER REEF

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MIXED FRUIT SALAD

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Indegrients: 250 grms of strawberries chopped
1 tsp of promegranate juice
100 gms of chopped mangoes
half tsp of lime juice
125 gms of blueberries
150 gms of vanilla yogurt or any yogurt

Method: 1) Mix the chopped strawberries with the promegranate juice( anardana juice)
2) Mix mango with lime juice
3) Layer the indegrients,starwberries,mangoes,blueberries,yogurt,

OPTINUM HEALTH

2009-06-15T03:07:00.000+01:00

To start, pick a physical activity that you like to do and do it!

-Eliminate high-risk activities. Wear your seat belt, and do things that can reduce the cost of health care.

-There needs to be a cultural transformation. Community leaders such as rabbis, priests, teachers, and principals need to make a long-term commitment to health-literacy, and then spread the word. Knowledge about health risks is easily accessible, so we all need to take on the role of a leader if we can.

-The greatest predictor of health status in a community is socioeconomic status. People need access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and it has got to be safe to go outside.

-Work within your community to provide opportunity. Write to your assemblymen and demand a supermarket that provides fresh fruits and vegetables.

FLAT BLASTING WORKOUT

2009-06-15T03:03:00.000+01:00

The fat-blasting workout involves interval training, which is weight training and cardio done in intervals with no rest between. Putting cardio and weight training together saves a lot of time, as you're getting double the workout. For weight loss, the bottom line is burning more calories than you consume. If you increase your energy expenditure and limit your caloric intake, you will lose weight.Not only does this workout burn fat, but it also increases the immune system to help reduce the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, and strokes. Make sure to keep your heart rate up the entire workout. By keeping your heart rate up, you'll increase your metabolism and burn much more fat than doing just cardio or weight training. Working in your target heart rate will burn both fat and carbohydrates.

FORGIVENESS

2009-06-15T02:13:00.000+01:00

An inability to forgive can take a negative toll on your mental, emotional, and physical health. A study authored by Dr. Charlotte vanOyen Witvliet at Hope College in Missouri, found that when people focused on hurtful memories or grudges, their blood pressure surged and brow muscles tensed. Thoughts of forgiveness, however, prompted a greater sense of control and comparatively lower stress responses. You won't "teach someone else a lesson" or fix a situation. The only person a grudge hurts is you.

Simple Strategies for Forgiveness
1. Admit It Hurts
Denial will get you nowhere fast. Strategy: Write out what happened and what you learned from it, and make it part of your past, not your present.

2. Forgive Sans Strings
An apology is nice, but is not required in order to forgive; depending on one from the offender can cause more stress. A study published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion suggests that those who expect an apology before forgiving experience more psychological stress than those who don't. Strategy: Start small. Forgiveness comes with practice, so start with the person who cuts you off in traffic or holds up the line at the bank. Instead of fuming, practice wishing that person well.

3. See the Best
Forgiveness is a choice to see things differently. Strategy: Next time you're hurt, shift your attention to the person behind the act. He's more than one thing he said -- and you're more than a victim of it.

4. Forgive Yourself
Without the ability to do this, you'll find it hard to practice it toward others. If holding a grudge is bad, then being both blamer and blamee is a double whammy. Strategy: Go easy. Next time you lose your cell phone or forget a birthday, don't beat yourself up. Let it go and move on.

Good night sleep

2009-06-15T01:53:00.000+01:00

Sleep is important not only for mental but also for physical health.Lack of sleep can affect your immune sysytem ,not good for diabetic patients and heart patients.Reserch showed that lack of sleep can contribute to cravings,overeating,and weight gain.People sleeping less than 5 hours and more than 9 hours are considered unhealthy.

FOODS THAT HELP TO SLEEP
Milk contains tryptophan, which is a precursor to serotonin.

- Vitamins B6 and B12 are also necessary for your body to generate serotonin. B6 can be found in spinach and B12 in animal-derived products such as dairy foods.

- Magnesium-rich foods, such as green vegetables and almonds, can also facilitate sleep. Magnesium acts as a muscle relaxant.

- Some people take melatonin supplements to help them regulate sleep. Bananas are a good source of melatonin.

- All foods should be consumed at least 45 minutes before your planned bedtime to allow the majority of digestion to occur before you try to sleep.

FOOD TO AVOID
Chocolate not only contains caffeine but other compounds called alkaloids, which have a stimulating effect.

- Alcohol may make us feel calm and relaxed, but it actually greatly diminishes the quality of sleep by disturbing neurotransmitter production, such as serotonin. Alcohol is also a diuretic and may keep you running to the bathroom all night.

- Artificial sweeteners like aspartame contain phenylalanine and aspartic acid, both of which are excitatory.

- Fatty foods are also a no-no before bedtime. They take longer for the body to digest and the process of digestion can keep you awake.

- Spicy foodscan contribute to heartburn and keep you awake.

- Highly processed carbohydrates, which are found in white bread, can cause rapid changes in blood-sugar levels, which disturbs sleep.

Body and Soul

2009-06-15T01:43:00.000+01:00

To have a good breafast is very important in the morning .A good way to start would be with a grapefruit tea.
Take half cup of grapefruit or orange juice with one cup of water in a pan to boil.Put one cardamon stick and 2 tspof honey when it starts boiling remove and serve in a glass.I have tried it and not only taste good but is healthy.Have you tried well its never too late.