• Water is the most essential nutrient required by our body.It plays a vital role in maintaining our health regulating body temperature and blood flow,regulating metabolic activities.
• To keep wrinkles at bay,massage your face with primrose oil.You can also increase your intake of Vitamin A by eating vegetables such as tomatoes,spinach,peas,asparagus,green bell peppers and broccoli.
• To prevent or manage hemorrhoids,increase your fiber and fluid intake.Consider adding a fiber supplement.
• Eat your beans.It contains nutrient compounds called flavonoids that help protect against heart disease and cancer.
• Indulge in deep breathing exercises while travelling.Its a great way to fight stress and anxiety,and help you relax.
• Don't take long hot baths because this can exacerbate dry skin in the winter months.Instead try short,lukewarm baths or showers.
• Have a glass of warm milk every morning.Researchers have found that it cuts down the risk of bowel cancer.
  

• Exercise your brain regularly.Read,study,solve problems and learn new skills.As does the body,the brain atrophies with lack of use.
• Don't drink your fruit,eat it.Fiber from whole foods fills you up,helps lower cholesterol and improves digestion.
• To cure cough,add a pinch of salt with two pinches of turmeric powder to one glass of warm water and gurgle.
• Include pomegranates in your diet.They help in the production of red blood cells,strengthen the bladder and also the gum.
• Abdominal bloating and discomfort may be a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome.To relieve symptoms,avoid cabbage and carbonated drinks.
• Abdominal distention resulting from weak abdominal muscles can be relieved simply by lying down.
• Have pineapple and strawberries everyday,they are rich sources of vitamin C that plays a vital role in building a healthy immune system.
• Rubbing oil into the scalp before bedtime will ensure you sleep soundly.
  

• There are several benefits of milk for grown ups too,like the ability to prevent osteoporosis,hyper tension and colon cancer.
• To cure fatigue,increase the intake of green bell peppers.They contains twice the amount of vitamin C than citrus fruits like oranges,grapes and lime.
• The way you breath affects your health.Breath deeply through your nose only(whole lung breathing) It will make you feel far more relaxed and energetic.
• Add a few pieces of cinnamon to your everyday food.It helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol.
• While cooking,slice your vegetables into big pieces.It ensures that vital vitamins are not lost.
• Apricots are known to slow the aging process and also improve one's eyesight.
• For stronger bones and also to keep your blood pressure under check,include more broccoli in your diet.
  

• About 70-80 per cent of our total food intake should be alkaline.
• The body's pH level controls and affects all its functions.With the pH dropping,the brain finds it difficult to absorb energy from the blood cells. A diet comprising of over 80 per cent alkaline food helps the brain function better.
• If alkaline food is the major source of nutrition,it helps to counter serious cell degeneration and even slows down the process of ageing.
• Alkaline food prevents the body from feeling fatigued.
• Consuming alkaline food also helps to cure arthritis.
  

• Studies have found that fast food doesn't just contribute to early puberty to young people but also leaves them nutritionally deficient,hungry and aggressive.
• Oats have some unique fatty acids and antioxidants which together with vitamin E slow cell damage.
• Musk melon is a rich source of vitamin C and is effective in reducing body heat.
• Mono-unsaturated fats that lower cholesterol and prevent blood clots are present in olive,canola,peanut and mustard oils.
• Sage is used to cure variety of conditions like sore throats,mouth inflammations,cough,liver disorders and upset stomach.
  

• Regular joggers have been found to have fewer chronic health problems and strong bones apart from keeping a steady weight.
• Always wear both straps of your back pack.Carrying a heavy load on one shoulder causes you to lean to one side to compensate for the uneven weight,thus curving the spine.
• When a source of vitamin C (orange,lemon,grapefruit,strawberry,tomato,potato) is eaten with meat or cooked dry beans,the body makes better use of the iron in the protein food.
• Add fish to your weight loss regimen.Overweight people who are on a weight loss diet may be able to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes by eating fatty fish.
• Cranberries contain flavanoids that prevent bad cholesterol from accumulating in the arteries,thus preventing arteriosclerosis.
  

• To improve your digestion and lowering your cholesterol level,have a bowl of yogurt after every meal.
• Onions are highly effective in fighting harmful body bacteria and reducing the risk of heart disorders.
• For smooth skin,have a glass of lemon juice first thing in the morning.
• Litchis have anti-oxidant properties that inhibit the formation and progression of breast cancer.
• A tip to flatten your tummy: eat a handful of almonds ( at least six ) every morning.The protein is good for burning fat.
  

• Avoid taking high doses of vitamins unless prescribed,it damages your liver.
• Aloe vera helps diabetics reduce their blood sugar level.
• Almost all ulcers can be treated successfully,usually without surgery.Many ulcers can be prevented.
• If you are on strong antibiotics,then chances are the medication is also destroying your good bacteria,which is necessary for intestinal health.To counter this,fill up on yogurt which is rich in lactobacteria.
• Keep your arms bent at a 90- degree angle and "pump" them as you walk.It helps you propel yourself forward faster.
  

• The best way to brush both the outer and inner surfaces of the teeth is to hold the toothbrush at a 45 degree angle against the gum line and move the brush back and forth with short gentle strokes about a tooth wide.
• Never be in a hurry while brushing.A through cleaning of your mouth should take at least 3 minutes.
  
• Eat only while sitting down.Much extra food is consumed on the run.Making it a point to sit down while eating will help you think about how much you are consuming.
• Do a squat every time you pick something up.Instead of bending over in the usual way,which stress the lower back,bend your knees and squat.This forces you to use your leg muscles and will build strength.
• To dry out a pimple overnight,try using toothpaste ( not gel ) directly on the zit.
• While at work,exercise like stretching your legs and deep breathing every 40 minutes,would keep you fresh and energetic through the day.
• Consumption of lots of warm water burns calories and also increases the metabolic activity.
• Match the computer screen to the brightness of the environment.The contrast between the background and on- screen characters should be high.
  

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• Deep breathing can relieve headaches, backaches, stomach aches,and sleeplessness.It releases the body's own pain killers, called endorphins, into the systems.
• To cure heel pain, soak your feet in warm salted water for about ten minutes.This loosens up the muscles and relieves the pain.
• For treating dark circles around the eyes, cut slices of cucumber or potato, and keep them on your eyes for 15 minutes.
• Walking barefoot helps tone the muscles of your feet, keeping them young and strong, besides refreshing and invigorating your body.
• Regular exercise is the most powerful natural anti-depressant.It also increases energy, improves digestion and absorption of nutrients and releases tension.
• Laugh! For, it is proved that laughter increases relaxation.Muscle tension remains low for up to 45 minutes after vigorous laughter. Real belly laughter relaxes muscles more than a massage.
• Limit your radio frequency ( RF ) exposure by limiting the span of your calls, or using hands - free devices to keep mobile phones away from your head and body.
• Always find ways to keep your body mobile.Climb stairs if given a choice, chase your kids, toss balls with friends. Movement of your limbs is not only fitness tool, it is stress buster.