Here, our focus is not in better cooking tricks alone, but also how effectively use simple things available at home for other uses like cleaning, preserving etc. as well. Even though their usage looks simple, at times it saves a lot of trouble like item number 40 quick curd making in an hour.
This page also contains tips to enhance beauty with natural ingredients and other useful tips for day today life.

-Add little honey in the cake mix, cake will be tastier and will not crumble when cut.
-Add Banana to chapatti mix, chapatti will be softer and tastier.
-Add a desert-spoon full of curd while mixing chapatti dough to make chapatti soft.
-Cutlet will not crumble if little corn flour added to the mix.
-Food cooked in Iron vessels supplements iron to the body.
-Put one or two paddy seeds in honey to preserve the honey for longer period.
-Wrap bakery items in butter paper to keep them fresh longer.
-If bread crump is not available for cutlet mix then add semolina (Rava).
-To get potato cooked faster, add little lemon juice to it.
-Add little coconut oil to stale ghee and boil it to make it better.
-To make Poori crispier, add little corn flour to dough.
-Put a whole red chilly in coconut oil to keep the oil fresh longer.
-Metal vessels are better cleaned with the mixer of salt & tamarind.
-Add black pepper powder fried in ghee to the pancake mix, it will not stick to the pan.
-Beat egg with cauliflower to make it tastier.
-Beat egg with a spoonful of milk to make it softer.
-Beat egg with corn flour to make it softer.
-Use a buttered knife or dip the knife in boiled water to cut the bread, it will not break into -smaller pieces.-
-Potato stays fresh longer if some garlic is kept in the container.
-Add a tablespoon full of vinegar while boiling potato to preserve its white color.
-Rice cooks in less water if it kept soaked in water for some time.
-Color will not change if lemon juice applied on cut apple.
-Add equal amo-unt of peanut to the chutney mix to make it thicker and tastier.
-Grind Saffron with little sugar before adding to the preparations to preserve its color.
-Sandwich stays soft if wrapped in butter-paper.
-Before beating the tamarind in Mixer-Blender soak it in water for sometime, it will not stick to the blades.
-Keeping lighted candle nearby prevents spreading the smell of fish frying.
-Marinating chicken in Ghee & Sugar mix gives good color and will be tastier.
-Milk will not overflow while boiling if little ghee or butter is applied at the rim of the vessel.
-Marinating Fish in the mix of Lemon, Vinegar & Salt makes it tastier.
-If Curry is too spicy and hot add little coconut milk.
-While cooking green-peas add 3 or 4 drops of vinegar to preserve its green color.
-Purity of honey can be tested by putting few drops in water. If it reaches the bottom without mixing with water, it is pure.
-Boil cracked egg in the water added with vinegar; the yolk or white will not come out.
-Add salt to the water and boil the water first before putting egg to boil, egg will not crack.
-If egg is fallen on the floor, sprinkle salt over it and clean after 15 minutes, foul smell goes away.
-To separate Egg Yolk and white, power it into a funnel.
-Grind boiled potato and add it to the soup to make the soup thick.
-Fish absorbs Masala & Salt faster if mixed with lemon juice.
-To make curd in an hour, add juice of one-half of a lemon to still warm boiled milk.
-While cooking cabbage add a piece of crumbled bread to reduce its unpleasant smell.
-There will not be foul smell if ginger added while boiling cabbage.
-When dry fish is put in water to reduce its salinity add some paper also.
-Cook vegetables added with a tea spool full of sugar to preserve its color and to make it tastier.
-Adding crushed onion to preparations makes it tastier than adding cut or sliced onions.
-To remove fish odor from hands apply lemon juice and wash in saline water.
-Sprinkle yellow power over green chilly & keep it in a glass container to preserve for longer period.
-Apply lemon juice on cut papaya keeps it fresh longer.
-Jam can be softened if its container is dipped in warm water.
-Eyes will not water while peeling onion, if taken from the fridge.
-Eyes will not water if hands washed frequently, while peeling onion.
-Add 2 teaspoon full of lemon juice in jam preparation to set the jam quickly.
-Mushroom Poison Test: Boil mushroom added with garlic, if the color of the water changes then it is poisonous.
-Apply kerosene on hands while cutting and peeling raw jackfruit to prevent its wax sticking on hands. Odor of kerosene will not be there when cooked.
-To remove odor from Kitchen-Sink wash it with hot water mixed with vinegar.
-To remove odor from kitchen vessels wash them in lemon juice mixed water.

Tips to Keep your Precious Pearl Jewelery Nice and Shine

Jewelry is a woman’s best friend; everybody agrees about that. And a best friend needs great, personal care, especially the pearl jewelry. Pearl is one of the most versatile jewelry; it goes well with a ball gown or formal suit, cocktail party or executive-level meeting. But pearl jewelry is also delicate and therefore prone to damage if not properly cared for.

Here are some tips to keep your precious pearl jewelry nice and shine.

1.Never clean a pearl with alcohol or acid cleaners.

Because these gems are an organic product, alcohol and acid-based cleaners can eat right through it, damaging the pearl significantly and dramatically reducing its beauty and value.

2. Touch the surface of the pearls as little as possible. If your pearl is set in a ring, handle the ring by holding the band instead of the pearl.

3. Commercial jewelry cleaner, ultrasonic cleaning machine or an abrasive material like baking soda and kitchen cleanser are not the best stuffs to clean your pearl jewelry. If you want to clean your pearl jewelry, using moistened soft cloth is enough.

4.Store your pearls in soft cloth.

Because these gemstones can be easily scratched by other pieces of jewelry, store them in a separate place in your jewelry box. Keep them wrapped in a soft pouch or cloth to protect them scuffing or scratching.

5. Put on your pearl jewelry after you finished applying your perfume, makeup, hairspray, or lotion. These substances can leave a fine coating on the surface of your pearls that will erode their luster.

6. Chlorine in pool water clearly has damaging effect.So Remove your pearl jewelry before you swim.

7. If there is a string on your pearl jewelry, like in necklace or bracelet, restring it at least every two years at jewelry store. The silk threads joining the strand together can wear out. Have the jeweler tie knots between each pearl to keep them from rubbing against each other. The knots will also keep you from losing all of your pearls if the thread should break.

8. Last but not least, do not wear your pearl jewelry way too often. It is better if we keep them clean and preserved after a long time of use.

Selecting Footwear

The most important thing you need to remember when you are shopping for shoes is to have them measured properly. Your shoes should be at least half a centimeter bigger than the size of your feet. This gives them adequate breathing space and allows your toes to stretch properly.

How to Choose the Right Shoe for Salwar Kameez

Salwar kameez is a versatile ensemble. It can be casual, semi-formal or formal. Apart from other accessories, hairstyle etc. footwear too play an important role to enhance its overall look. Lets find out how to select the right footwear for this ethnic outfit.

With churidars don’t wear too much high heels, because the heels will be extremely visible and as your legs are already encased in churidars it may look as if you are trying to look taller!

-When you wear a salwar, part of the heel will go under the salwar, so it can give you height, without making it seem that you are trying too hard.

- Comfort sandals, flip flops and other casual footwear should only be worn with casual daily wear suits.

-For special occasions, wear footwear, which does justice to your outfit.

-Avoid wearing heavy sports shoes, ankle boots or high lace-up sandals with this ethnic outfit.

Saree is an elegant garment and look extremely gorgeous when worn with the right accessories, particularly jewelry and footwear. That is why it’s vital to choose these accessories with extra care. Let’s find out the things that are important to know before selecting footwear for saree.

Various types of footwear that go well with sarees

•Open sandals, with sling back straps

•Front closed or peep toe sandals

•Fancy pumps or ballet shoes with heels

•Wedge heels or platforms which narrow downwards

•Fancy kolhapuris with heels

•Embroidered or embellished mojris with heels etc.

Useful tips and tricks for Footwear

•You should avoid wearing flats with a saree, even if you are very tall. A little heel is important. The reason is saree bottom can touch the ground and can cause its edges to catch the dirt.

•You can wear anything to an inch to stiletto heels, depending on how comfortable you are with such heels.

•You should never wear floaters, flip-flops, sports shoes and boots with saree.

•Whether wearing closed or open footwear, you should always see that your feet are clean; your soles are smooth and not cracked.

•With open sandals, it is important that you have a pedicure done, or at least that your toenails are clean, filed and polished.

•If you like to wear toe rings, then they must be of the type that won’t get caught in the saree.

•Also don’t forget that your legs are waxed and tidy, particularly if you have to lift your saree and petticoat to climb stairs or you have to sit crossing your legs.

•For special events, you can get gold, silver, bronze sandals, which may be plain and strapped or embellished with embroidery, mirrors, crystals and stones.

WEAR  SAREE

Step 1. First put on a choli and a petticoat. The blouse must be close fitting.The petticoat must be ankle length and should have a draw string at the top,Pull the drawstring and tie the petticoat around the waist

comfortably.

Step 2. The petticoat should be tied tightly, so that the saree does not slip. Take the inner edge of the saree and tuck it into the petticoat in front, a little more to the right side, with the saree going towards the left.

Step 3. Gather pleats evenly and neatly, and tuck them into the petticoat, slightly towards the left side, but not too much to the left. See that the breadth of the pleats is equal, and that they are piled on top of each other evenly. The lower edge of the pleats should also be even and just off the ground. The gracefulness of the saree depends mainly on these pleats.

Step 4.Having tucked in the pleats, turn around again to the right, holding the top edge of the saree in your hand, and bring it round your hips to the front.

Step 5. Gather the pallu, and place it over the left shoulder. The upper border of the saree should slant across the bust from under the right arm to over the left shoulder.The palu should be about a yard (90 cm.) in length, just touching the fingertips, as it falls evenly behind you.

If you still feel it is hard to drape the saree. Designers have come out with a novel solution, pre-stitched sarees. Pre-stitched sarees makes saree wearing a one step easy process. These sarees are draped and stitched together with a petticoat to make it an easily wearable garment, just like putting on a skirt, without the fuss of tucking, pleating and adjusting the pallav length. This easy to wear, pre-stitched saree can be worn by any body without the bother of actually draping it.

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Treatment For Cracked Heels

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We all are so engrossed in making our face look pretty by doing various things for our face, like bleach, facial, face packs, face massage, etc., that we neglect the foot care. This is the reason behind getting cracked heels. This is also one sign of our body to indicate that the body is not getting enough water.

Cracked heels are really painful in case the cuts are deep into the dermis. In case of diabetic patients the cracked heels take longer time to heal. If proper care is taken then the problem of cracked feet will never happen. There are many home remedies for cracked heels , which will help to cure the cracked heels fast.

Home Remedies for Cracked Heels

■Massage your heels with coconut oil or sesame oil before going to bed. These are supposedly the best remedy for cracked heels.

■Mix glycerin and rosewater together and apply in on the heels daily. This soothes and cures cracked heels real quick.

■Squeeze one lemon in water(1/4 the bucket of water).Then soak your feet in this and wash it with leg scrapper or pumice stone and soap.You can do this 2-3 times in a week.

■Take lukewarm water and soak your feet in it for 10-15 minutes. This will loosen the dead skin; now wash off with a pumice stone.

■Mix raw salt (khada namak) in Luke warm water, and scrub your heels sin it as you soak it. Natural Pedicure for your feet, and this will exfoliate your feet too.

■Use special creams which are meant for treating cracked creams at night, and then scrub off in the morning and wash off, with a pumice stone.

■You could also heat up some Coconut oil, add some wax(paraffins) into it and after cooling apply it onto your heels.

Another solution is to melt paraffin wax and mix it well with little mustard oil. Apply on the affected area of your heels. Wash it off in the morning. Do this for 10 or 15 days and see the difference.

■After washing your feet, massage with paraffin oil, Vaseline or hydrogenated vegetable oil. This will keep the feet hydrated.

■Mix turmeric, tulsi and camphor in equal parts along with aloe vera gel and apply the paste on the heels. Just plain aloe vera gel is great for cracked heels.

■Mix sodium bicarbonate in luke warm water and soak your feet in it. Wash off with a pumice stone. Helps in exfoliation.

■Drink a lot of water to keep your skin and body hydrated.

There has been much talk recently about the health benefits of green tea.The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times, using it to treat everything from headaches to depression. In her book Green Tea: The Natural Secret for a Healthier Life, Nadine Taylor states that green tea has been used as a medicine in China for at least 4,000 years.

The advantages of drinking green tea:The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots.


Green tea helps to prevent cancer. Mortality rates from cancer are low in Japan and especially low in Shizuoka where the consumption of green tea is highest. The main component of green tea is catechins which have a proven effect on the reduction of cancer rates.

Green tea restricts the increase of blood cholesterol. Cholesterol causes a range of diseases in adults. The catechins in green tea restrict the build up of blood cholestrol.
Green tea controls high blood pressure. Green tea is known to help control blood pressure, catechins impede the action of chemicals that are known to effect cause blood pressure.

Green tea lowers the blood sugar level. Green tea has the capability of lowering blood sugar levels. The catechins and polysaccharides in green tea have been shown to play a key role in this reduction, this has helped in the treatment of diabetes.

Green tea can help to suppress ageing. Powerful antioxidising agents such as vitamin E and vitamin C restrain the ageing process, green tea contains both these vitamins. The main active ingredient of green tea, catechin, is thought to be a far stronger antioxidant than the two vitamins, adding to the strong weight of evidence that suggests green tea makes you look younger.
Green tea refreshes the body. Green tea contains caffeine which has a strong stimulating effect. Green tea has an advantage over coffee because the green tea caffeine combines with catechin to produce a rather milder, more natural, effect.
Green tea deters food poisoning. Green tea has the ability to kill certain bacteria. For instance, it's strong sterilizing effect on bacteria is used in the treatment of diarrhea.
-Green tea can even help prevent tooth decay!

Fat Fighting Benefits of Green tea
Drinking green tea can be a great addition to a well-rounded nutrition and exercise program. Green tea works to raise your metabolism, therefore helping you to burn more fat even while you’re resting and sleeping. Although this doesn’t give you an excuse to slack off at the gym, it does help us to burn up the stored fat we carry a little quicker. It also oxidizes the fat. It burns the fat that commonly settles around our middles: the waist, hips and thighs.
The other benefit dieters receive from drinking green tea is having areduced appetite. We all know that the fewer calories we take in and the more calories we burn are what it takes to lose weight. By this reasoning, green tea is the perfect diet companion.
Harmful Effects?
To date, the only negative side effect reported from drinking green tea is insomnia due to the fact that it contains caffeine. However, green tea contains less caffeine than coffee: there are approximately thirty to sixty mg. of caffeine in six - eight ounces of tea, compared to over one-hundred mg. in eight ounces of coffee.

Missing Menstrual Cycle And Irregular Menstrual Bleeding-Causes & Treatment
Menses is a natural way of cleaning of the uterus and vagina of sperm and bacteria that are carried.
A menstrual cycle is measured from the start of one menses to the start of another.

Mostly it ranges anywhere from 21 to 35 days.

Every woman usually has a certain cycle length that is rather constant but sometimes varies 1-2 days per month.

Remember that the onset of menses for every 35 days (regularly) is not considered as irregular menstrual cycle.

However, irregular menstrual cycles can be either of short term or long-term irregularity.

Long-term irregularity can be anything from a cycle that changes in length from month to month to the experience of various abnormal symptoms such as heavy bleeding, no cycle for months for a period of time, very painful periods or ovulation.

Short-term irregularity can be due to any of the causes such as fatigue, stress, and over exercise which generally occurs infrequently.

Irregular menstrual cycle has become common problem among women today. It is found that one out of every five women suffer with this problem. There are several reasons for a menstrual cycle to become irregular.

Causes:
The cause of irregular menstrual cycle is mostly related to stresses, tension, ingested medications and caffeine, a substance that disrupt corpus luteum function or even act as anticoagulant blood thinners.

Remember that fluctuation in periods indicates the beginning of disturbance in the natural chain of hormonal events that manage menstruation.

Cigarette smoking is another reason for irregular menstrual cycles because it shortens the follicular phase. It also shortens the luteal phase if smoking is heavy. However, extreme alcohol intake is also a reason for irregular menstrual cycle.

The other common responsible factors for irregular menstrual cycle are: 
significant weight gain or loss
over-exercise
breastfeeding
polycystic ovarian syndrome/estrogen dominance
poor nutrition
medications
chemotherapy
eating disorders
hormonal imbalance
recent childbirth
miscarriage or uterine abnormalities (fibroids/cysts/polyps/endometriosis).

Pregnancy is also one of the major causes of missed or irregular period.

Significant weight gain or weight loss is one of the reasons for irregular periods. Even though low body weight is the most common cause of irregular periods, obesity also causes various interruptions in your regular menstrual cycle.

Excessive exercising or straining your body also leads to irregular menstrual cycle. This is the reason why most of athletes encounter missed periods.

The occasional skipped menses cycle is not the only symptom of this problem. However, continued abnormality in period is also an indication of irregular ovulation and irregular menstrual cycle. If you notice this problem, then right away consult your gynecologist for appropriate treatment.

Treatment for Irregular Menstrual CycleOften hormonal imbalance will be the major cause for irregular menstrual cycle, which can be treated with appropriate drugs or hormones. Surgical removal of polyps or fibroids may also be done, if required.

Treatment for irregular menses is also based on your plan for children. If you decide to have pregnancy, then a hormonal contraceptive or supplement will be prescribed to regulate your menstrual cycles.

Never get tense regarding slight change or variation in your regular menstrual period. More than 50 percent of healthy women have the problem of Irregular menstrual cycle. However, consult your gynecologist if you are always with irregular menses.

Following are some of the simple tips to prevent dark circles under the eyes:

- Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily.

- Take proper rest and good amount of sleep. It is very helpful in preventing dark circles under the eyes.

- Take a well balanced diet including green vegetables and fruits.

- Do not eat junk foods and other processed foods as they contain artificial colors which lead to dark circles under eyes.

- Try not to smoke or drink alcohol.

- Make yourself happy and stress free. Practice meditation.

- Never use bleach, always go for natural face packs. They are free from harmful effects.

- Diet rich in Vitamin K is good for your eyes. Apply Vitamin K rich herbal creams to get rid of dark circles under the eyes.

- Keep herbal tea bags on your closed eyes, this not only keeps your eyes cool but also removes dark circles.

- Drink fresh natural fruit juice. It detoxifies your body and prevents dark circles under eye.

Home Remedies for Dark Circles under the Eyes

Following are some of the effective home remedies for dark circles under the eyes:

- Prepare a paste of pineapple juice and turmeric. Apply it on the under eye area. It is good for removing dark circles.

- You can also try this simple and effective natural remedy for dark circles. Take equal amount of potatoes and cucumber and make its juice. Apply this juice on under eye area using cotton. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes and then wash your eyes using cold water. Apply cucumber juice and with the help of cotton ball under eye area. This is a very useful home remedy for dark circle under eyes.

- Almond oil is one of the best home remedies for dark circles under the eyes. Do a regular under eye massage using almond oil for 15 minutes. This is very beneficial and safe natural treatment for removing dark circles.

- Mix 2 tablespoons of tomato juice and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and apply this mixture on under eye area. This is an effective remedy for dark circle under eyes.

- Another simple home remedy for dark circle under eye is rose water. Apply it using cotton under your eyes. It cools your eyes and helps in removing dark pigmentation.

Herbal Remedies for Dark Circles under the Eyes

Following are some of the effective herbal remedies for dark circles under the eyes:

- Prepare a thick paste of turmeric, tomato juice, lentils (masoor dal) and lemon juice. Use this paste on under eye area and let it dry. Clean it using fresh water. It is very effective in removing dark circles under the eyes.

- You can also prepare a paste of nutmeg in milk. Apply this on and around the eyelids before going to bed. It is natural and effective treatment for dark circles.

- Another simple and effective home remedy for dark circles is mint (pudina) leaves. Apply mint juice on under eye area. It not only cools your eyes but also helps in removing dark circles under eyes.

1. If ballpoint pen ink dried out then brush it on glass or heat it up.

2. Boil Silver Vessels in water mixed with baking soda and wash them in cool water to make them brighter.

3. Copper vessels can be cleaned easily with cloth dipped in curd.

4. To maintain brightness of brass made showcase items longer, apply clear-varnish.

5. Clean the mirror with newspaper to make it brighter.

6. To get rid off cigarette smell, keep some vinegar in an open vessel in the room.

7. Mixer Blender blades can get damaged if ice cubes are added to the juice mix.

8. Gold ornaments will become brighter if they are washed in sugar dissolved water or in Yellow powder mixed water.

9. Stains on marble can be removed by rubbing vigorously with wet cloth dipped in salt.

10. Smoke raw coconut fiber mixed with curry leaves to keep mosquitoes away.

11. Smoking dried orange shells will keep the mosquitoes away.

12. Add little vinegar in the water in flower Vase to keep the flowers fresh longer.

13. To remove chewing gum from cloths keep ice on it and scrape it out.

14. To remove ink stains apply curd on it and wash with soap & hot water after half an hour.

15. To remove fresh ink stains apply lemon juice immediately and wash.

16. Wash after applying glycerin on blue-ink stains.

17. Apply glycerin on lipstick stains and wash with soap & hot water.

18. Apply petroleum jelly on lipstick stains and wash.

19. Mix camphor with kerosene and spray to clear off termites.

20. Sprinkle crushed curry leaves to keep away houseflies.

21. Clean the tables with clothes dipped in dettol-diluted water to keep houseflies away.

22. Dip Linen cloth in Blue and rub to remove scratches from watch or spectacles.

23. Rubbing Steel vessels with cloth dipped in vinegar makes them brighter.

24. Use wet cloth to clean smaller chips of glass pieces from the floor.

25. Dip cotton in perfume and rub it over the electric bulb before lighting it, perfume smell will spread very fast.

26. Dip cotton in turpentine and keep it in places to keep the rats away.

27. Apply soap on needle to prevent it from breaking while sewing thicker clothes.

28. Put silver ornaments in buttermilk for one day and wash it to make them brighter.

29. Spray Turpentine to keep the cockroaches away.

30. To open and close table drawers easily brush wax at the edges,

31. Sprinkle Garlic around the house to keep the snakes away.

Sunburn causes skin inflammation from overexposure to the sun's rays.Sunburn inflammation of the skin caused by actinic rays from the sun or artificial sources. Moderate exposure to ultraviolet radiation is followed by a red blush, but severe exposure may result in blisters, pain, and constitutional symptoms. As ultraviolet rays penetrate the skin, they break down collagen and elastin, the two main structural components of the skin, a process that results in thewrinkled appearance of sun-damaged skin. In addition, the sun damages the DNA of the exposed skin cells. In response, the cells release enzymes that excise the damaged parts of the DNA and encourage the production of replacement DNA (a process that can go wrong and result in Skin Cancer ). At the same time, the production of melanin increases, darkening the skin.Injury can start within 30 minutes of exposure.

Sunburn Remedies:

Self-Care at Home

Home care starts before a sunburn.

-Cool (not ice cold) baths may help. Avoid bath salts, oils, and perfumes because these may produce sensitivity reactions. Keep your skin cool to reduce your sunburn. As soon as you realize you've toasted your skin jump in a cool shower or gently wipe down with a cool washcloth or a cold compress. Don't use soap (or use as little as possible if you have too), because soap will stip your skin of its natural oils, which are essential to healing your damaged skin. Stay out of direct sunlight, wear light clothing, and continue rinsing or soaking with cool water to get rid of your sunburn as fast as possible.

-Avoid scrubbing the skin or shaving the skin. Use soft towels to gently dry yourself. Don't rub. -Use a light, fragrance-free skin moisturizer.

-Avoid lotions that contain topical anesthetic medications because you can become sensitized and then allergic to that medicine.
Obviously, stay out of the sun while you are sunburned

-Aloe Vera has always been known to be a great treatment for sunburn. Moisturize your skin, thoroughly and often, to relieve your sunburn. Use an aloe-based moisturizer for aloe's natural healing effects, or use fresh aloe gel straight from the plant (just break off a piece and squeeze). Other gentle moisturizes and antibacterial ointments can help soothe your skin as well. Plain moisturizers (you should avoid heavy dyes or scents) won't do much to relieve pain, but will keep your skin from drying out.

-A regular dose of vitamin E will also help to decrease skin inflammation. Vitamin E can be found in wheat germ or vegetable oils, especially sunflower oil, soybean oil, and nuts. If you decide to go with the supplement, make sure you only get the natural form.

-Another inflammation reducer is aspirin; however, it only works if take within the first twenty-four hours of being overexposed to the sun.

-Vegetables are known to help as a sunburn remedy. When applied to the burn, thinly sliced cucumbers, potatoes, or apples can be soothing and may even help reduce the inflammation.

-Stay hydrated to help your body get rid of a sunburn. Drink lots of water to keep your body hydrated and cool and to avoid the possibility of over-exhaustion and sunstroke, or heat exhaustion .

However, if you have the chills, nausea, fever, faintness, fatigue, purple blotches or discoloration on your skin, excessive blistering, or intense itching, it's time to skip the remedies and head to the doctor.

 Health is not merely the absence of disease; it’s a lifestyle. Whether it’s getting enough sleep, relaxing after a stressful day, or enjoying a hobby, it’s important to take time to be good to yourself. Take steps to balance work, home, and play. Pay attention to your health, and make healthy living a part of your life.

EAT HEALTHY

KEEP A HEALTHY WEIGHT

BE ACTIVE

BE SMOKE-FREE

GET CHECK-UPS

GET VACCINATED

MANAGE STRESS

KNOW YOURSELF AND YOUR RISKS

BE SAFE-PROTECT YOURSELF

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF

Did you know that most foods labeled as "sugar free" or "low-carb"actually contain artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, and other additives that create a hormonal mess inside your body, actually stimulating your body to STORE more belly fat and stimulate cravings! And foods labeled "whole grain" only have to contain a small fraction of whole grains where the majority can still be refined starches and sugars that spike your blood sugar faster than a sugar-laden soda!

• Benefits of Garlic : Garlic is rich in manganese, vitamin C, and selenium. Garlic also has a theraputic action due to its phytochemicals containing sulphur. Garlic supports normal blood pressure and may help reduce serum cholesterol and helps prevent placque forming in the arteries. Studies also show that garlic helps lower the incidence of cancer in the gastrointestinal tract. Adding garlic to your meals is an inexpensive health supplement.
• Boost your resistance to winter woes with vitamin C :To build a healthy immune system this coming winter, make sure your diet includes plenty of natural vitamin C. This powerful antioxidant plays a central role in the repair and regeneration of tissues, and helps protect cells throughout the body. Good food sources of vitamin C that are abundant and can be enjoyed all year long include (raw not cooked): broccoli, cantaloupe, kiwi, oranges, peppers, pineapple, pink grapefruit, and strawberries.
• Fluke parasites are a type of parasitic flatworm (trematode) that can cause infections and diseases of the digestive tract and lungs of its host species. The name "trematode" is from the Greek meaning, "having holes." This refers to the external suckers that adult flukes use to leech nutrients from their hosts. Fluke parasites have fairly complex life cycles and must generally inhabit several hosts. Humans can contract a fluke parasite infection by consuming uncooked fish, plants, or animals or from contact with fluke-infected waters. Algae on ponds can be a host for these parasites.There are several ways to rid yourself of these parasites--black walnut tincture and wormwood (kills worms and flukes), fresh cloves (kills eggs), fresh pumpkin seeds, and other herbs. You should be able to find most of these in your local health food store.
• Meatless Diet Causes Brain Shrinkage
  Scientists have discovered that going veggie could be bad for your brain, with those on a meat-free diet six times more likely to suffer brain shrinkage. Vegans and vegetarians are the most likely to be deficient because the best sources of the vitamin are meat, particularly liver, milk and fish. Vitamin B12 deficiency can also cause anaemia and inflammation of the nervous system.
• Benefits of Pomegranates
  Pomegranates help in the production of red blood cells, strengthen the bladder and the gums, expel tapeworms, and soothe ulcers in the mouth and throat. Pomegrantes are high in potassium and citric acid and have moderate amounts of the B vitamins and vitamin C. Pomegranates have very high content of punicalagins, a potent anti-oxidant component found to be responsible for its superior health benefits. The level of anti-oxidants is higher than those of other fruits known to have high-levels of anti-oxidant, including blueberries, cranberries and oranges. This was attributed to the very high polyphenol content in the fruit. You can find 100% pomegranate juice bottled by several different companies.
• Benefits of Oats
  Oats were defined in Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary (1755): "Oats: a grain, which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people." A Scotsman replied, "England is noted for the excellence of her horses; Scotland for the excellence of her men."
  Oats are high in fat, suppling stamina and warmth. Oats help improve the resistance to stress and keep the body balanced. Oats help to stabilize blood suger, regulate the thyroid, soothe the nervous and digestive systems, reduce the craving for tobacco, and reduce cholesterol. You can add oats to your diet by eating oatmeal and energy bars that contain oats.

This is an article about making your chapped lips smooth. It's easier than you think to get a smile with luscious, healthy lips. If you're having trouble with chapped lips, follow these simple steps.


STEPS:


(1) Throw away cheap, smelly, flavored chapsticks. You will only end up continually tasting them on 
      your lips, which prevents them from working by causing irritation.


(2) Avoid staining lipstick or dark colors. Lighter colors show off the pretty features of your face 
     much more.
(3) Use Burt's Beeswax or Carmex chapsticks and lip glosses. They tend to work better than 
      regular chapsticks, and are not much more expensive.
(4) Avoid all junk foods that build up plaque on your lips, this causes them to dry out more 
     than usual.  
(5) Always carry a moisturizing lip balm with you. Stick balms are best.
(6) Use a moisturizing lipstick in the daytime, then at night switch to the lip balm. Sleep with it 
     on, you'll wake up in the morning with smooth lips. This is extra protection for your lips if your lips are 
     chapped. Those better balms will do the trick in just a few days and your lips will look lighter, plump, 
     softer, supple, and smoother in two days!
(7) Use a plain toothbrush, dip it in some petroleum jelly or Vaseline at home and put it on the 
      toothbrush, like toothpaste, and brush all the dead skin off your lips. Then they will look 
      healthier and smooth. Sleep with the stuff on your lips and when you wake up the next morning wipe 
      it off. You'll have smooth lips. What it does is moisturize your lips while sleeping, wiping away natural 
      oils, and protecting the drying tissues.
(8) Wet your lips with water and then seal very quickly with chapstick.This will help retain the 
      moisture.
(9) If you want to remove dry skin fast and easy, smear sugar, not sweetener, on your lips. It 
     works as an exfoliant.
(10) Instead of using vaseline like a toothpaste, you can put it on through the night. Or you can 
       put vaseline on for a few minutes and scrub with a toothbrush.
(11) Mix a tablespoon of honey with enough sugar until you get a body-scrub like texture. Use 
        a toothbrush to exfoliate your lips with the sugar scrub.


TIPS:

• Don't ever bite your lips. It's a common bad habit for certain people which is hard to break. Biting your lips is making the dead skin come off, making your lips more dry, chapped, bleed and harder to heal.
• Moisturize your lips at all times, every day and every night. There is no such thing as your lips being overly moisturized, the more moisture the better.
• Try your very best to not lick your lips. Use the gloss or balm. It's much better and healthier. Licking your lips destroys them. Moisturizing lip balm is much better than your own saliva. Even if you don't lick your lips, moisture from your mouth (saliva) gets on them accidentally like talking and laughing.
• Don't forget to drink lots of water! This will also keep your lips from getting chapped.
• Do not pick at your lips. It makes them look blotchy and bleed.
• Lather your lips in some warm milk, this will healthily moisturize your lips and make them feel refreshed.

Warnings:

• If you don't moisturize your lips often, they might become dry and chapped again. Your lips are one of your brightest features of your face, so you should be able to show them off. If you don't use lip balm often, and especially if you live in a cold climate, you should moisturize your lips more often. Cold is the number one reason why lips get chapped.
• Don't lick your lips! Saliva will dry on and around the lips to leave a residual layer of mucus coating the skin, if you lick them repeatedly.
• Remember to dampen or to moisten your lips before you use sugar to exfoliate as lips are very delicate!