Sunday, July 20, 2008

  • 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.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

  • 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.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

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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.