NATURAL BEAUTY

Women all over the world spend millions of dollars on gels, creams, powders, and lotions all in the attempt to maintain or enhance their skin and beauty. Beauty is a universal theme that has been around since the beginning of time and all civilizations have had a natural beauty tip or two. Modern western cultures have taken the idea of beauty to extreme by resorting to plastic surgery, liposuction, injections, and other medically invasive treatments to gain a sense of enhanced beauty. There is no need to spend thousands dollars or resort to surgery, our 4 top natural beauty tips are freely available in this article for everyone.

First, natural beauty tip is to drink enough water every day. Drinking eight to ten glasses of water will solve many problems that you may be purchasing creams for. Drinking enough water will hydrate your skin and rid your body of the toxins and chemicals that are damaging your skin and hair. Flush the toxins out and hydrate your body with at least eight glasses and your beauty regime will improve greatly.

The second natural beauty tip is to eat fruits and vegetables daily. Fruits and vegetables contain the vitamins and minerals our body needs. When out bodies are fueled with the necessary vitamins and minerals many skin and hair problems disappear. Also, many fruits and vegetables such as carrot, oranges, cucumbers, and apples are known to be good rejuvenators for skin, hair, and nails.

Regular exercise is the third natural beauty tip that everyone should know. Regular exercise pumps oxygen to our cells, which in conjunction with water, helps to rid our bodies of those nasty toxins. Exercise does not need to be hours in the gym a walk around the block on a consistent basis will do wonders for your skin and body. Exercise also helps our bodies become more adept at digesting food which will allow the vitamin and minerals from the fruits and vegetables be absorbed into our bodies easier. Regular exercise also helps increase your energy level and sometimes can lift your mood. When you are happy and awake, you can look younger and feel younger. Isn't that what all the beauty products people buy are for? To create a younger you!

Finally and most importantly, do not discount the power of a positive attitude toward your beauty regime as well. Happy people are considered more beautiful in western society and having a positive attitude is the fourth natural beauty tip. Having a good attitude has been proven to lengthen your life span and boost your immune system, when we feel good we look good as well.

Natural beauty tips are really everywhere. There is no need to resort to a thousand dollar an ounce cream to achieve the same results you can get from eating right and exercise. Beauty really starts from within and following our 4 natural beauty tips can save you money.

Choose differently today

Choose differently today

"It is always your next move."

-- Napoleon Hill

The great benefit of heightened awareness is that we have more choice in how we live our lives. At any moment, we can purposefully choose a new experience for ourselves. We can choose to pay attention, breathe more deeply, laugh, rest, play, appreciate, do something different - the possibilities are endless.

Whenever you remember, TAKE YOURSELF OFF AUTO-PILOT and really examine your situation. Take charge and make a choice that will enrich your experience. At the end of the day, reflect on what happened and how you felt when you chose a new line of thought, feeling or action.

"We cannot tell what may happen to us in the strange medley of life. But we can decide what happens in us -- how we can take it, what we do with it -- and that is what really counts in the end."

-- Joseph Fort Newton

"When a defining moment comes along, you can do one of two things. Define the moment, or let the moment define you."

-- Tin Cup (the movie)

"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice."

-- Neil Peart

Lady Finger for Diabetes

Note: This is a mail which I have received from a friend and do not know anyone who has tried the following remedy. Though you will learn, it is not harmful, Please note that another name for Lady Finger (Bhindi ) is " OKRA ". Last month in one of TV program I learnt of a treatment of Sugar (Diabetes). Since I am diabetic, I tried it and it was very useful and my Sugar is in control now. In fact I have already reduced my medicine. Take two pieces of Lady Finger (Bhindi) and remove/cut both ends of each piece. Also put a small cut in the middle and put these two pieces in glass of water. Cover the glass and keep it at room temperature during night. Early morning, before breakfast simply remove two pieces of lady finger (bhindi) from the glass and drink that water. Keep doing it on daily basis. Within two weeks, you will see remarkable results in reduction of your SUGAR. My sister has got rid of her diabetes. She was on Insulin for a few years, but after taking the lady fingers every morning for a few months, she has stopped Insulin but continues to take the lady fingers every day. But she chops the lady fingers into fine pieces in the night, adds the water and drinks it all up the next morning. Please. try it as it will not do you any harm even if it does not do much good to you, but U have to keep taking it for a few months before U see results, as most cases might be chronic.

handy tips for cooking

Easy-Tasty-Healthy-Cookery Tips

EASY WAY TO SKIN GARLIC CLOVES

For many of us, cooking is great fun. But it’s getting all the ingredients ready that can be a major headache. For instance, skinning cloves of garlic or baby onions isn’t a task many cooks look forward to. Well, here’s an easy way to go about it. Dry the garlic or baby onions in the sun before using them (or even before storing them). Rub a few drops of oil on your palms. Then rub the garlic or baby onions between your palms. The skin will come off easily.

BOILED EGGS WITHOUT THE CRACKS

Potatoes as well as eggs tend to split or crack while boiling, making them messy and unpalatable. Well, here’s a simple way to prevent that from happening. Just add a pinch of salt to the water you will be boiling the potatoes or eggs in. They will remain in perfect shape after boiling.

BOIL MILK WITHOUT CONSTANT STIRRING

While boiling milk you need to stir constantly, otherwise it tends to burn at the bottom of the pan. To avoid this, especially when thickening it, simply place a tiny porcelain / stainless steel bowl inverted in the pan before pouring in the milk. This will do the job of stirring by creating light ripples in the milk and will prevent it from burning at the bottom of the pan.

CRISPY BROWN ONIONS WITHOUT DEEP FRYING

Browning onions for garnish requires deep-frying. Here’s a healthy alternative.
Cut onions into thin strips, sprinkle little salt and keep aside. After a few minutes, squeeze out the water that drains from the onions and spread the strips onto a clean cloth or a large tray. Dry them well in the sun. Store this in a dry container. When you need to use them in cooking, remove from the box and fry. The onions will turn crisp brown in no time, consuming very little oil. Garnish over pulav/biryani or any other meat dish.

WHEY FOR NUTRITION!

When the whey--the liquid residue after making the paneer/cottage cheese--cools, preserve it in a glass bottle and refrigerate. This whey is rich in protein and can be added to wheat flour while making dough for wheat breads (chapattis). It also adds a flavour to the breads as well as keeps them soft hours after baking.

MAKE BASMATI OUT OF ORDINARY RICE

Here are some tips to prepare paneer that’s soft and fresh. The milk used to prepare paneer should be heated in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium flame. Dissolve about 1/4th teaspoon of fresh lemon juice in two table-spoons of water. When the milk is just about to rise, pour this lemon water slowly into the milk, stirring with a wooden ladle. The milk will start to curdle almost immediately. Keep stirring the milk till the paneer rises to the top, leaving a clear greenish liquid in the pan. Shut off the flame. Strain the paneer in a clean muslin kind of cloth. To prevent the paneer from hardening or becoming rubbery, dip it in cold water for 10 minutes. Hang it for about 2-3 hours to drain water completely. Paneer made in this process remains soft even after frying or cooking.

COOK CRISPY LADYFINGERS

To prepare ladyfingers without getting the vegetable all sticky and messy, wash the vegetable before cutting and wipe it with a clean soft cloth or tissue. While cooking add a sour ingredient perhaps tomatoes/kocum/amchur (dried mango powder) or even a teaspoon of lemon juice --- to the preparation. The sour ingredient prevents the vegetable from getting sticky.

FLAVOURED YOGURT AT HOME

Chill out this summer with one of the world’s most favoured diet snacks. To make flavoured yogurt at home, mix together the following: 1-2 table spoons of your favourite jam/jelly, a few drops of vanilla essence and sugar (just as much as you want to taste). Stir this and a teaspoon of yogurt into warm milk and leave aside to set. You may also add chunks of fruits like strawberries and pineapples. Select fruits that will not secrete excessive juices. When the yogurt is set, keep it in the refrigerator to cool. Serve chilled.

THE LAWS OF ultimate reality

THE LAWS OF ULTIMATE REALITY

Law of Mechanical Repair
After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee.

Law of Gravity
Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.

Law of Probability
The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.

Law of Random Numbers
If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers.

Law of the Alibi
If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire..

Law of Variation Law
If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now

Law of the Bath
When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.

Law of Close Encounters
The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.

Law of the Result
When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will.

Law of Biomechanics
The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.

Law of the Theater
At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last.

The Starbucks Law
As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.

Murphy's Law of Lockers
If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.

Law of Physical Surfaces
The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor covering are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet/rug.

Law of Logical Argument
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.

Brown's Law of Physical Appearance
If the shoe fits, it's ugly…

Oliver's Law of Public Speaking
A closed mouth gathers no feet…

Wilson's Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy
As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it…

Doctors' Law
If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you'll feel better. Don't make an appointment and you'll stay sick…

HOME REMEDIES FOR HAIR LOSS

This is one of the most simple methods you can start now. 2. Mix 1 cup of boiling water, with 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds, and cook for 5 minutes. Drinking this mix might not be too pleasant, but it can be effective. 3. Make a mix of 2 tablespoons of olive oil, rosemary extract, 1 lemon juice and 1 egg yolk and apply it on your hair. This methods does work effectively, only if done continuously for over a week. 4. Wash your hair after massaging the hair scalp with uncooked egg yolk, for 1 hour straight. Uncooked egg yolk can get sticky, so make sure you fully wash away after you¢re done after the 1 hour period. 5. Rinse your hair with lemon juice or vinegar. You¢ll need a lot of lemon juice for this method. 6. Soak a towel in hot water and squeeze lightly. Cover your hair with a light (squeezed) hot towel for 10 minutes for 5 days, each day. 7. 10-12 glasses of water daily and have a high protein diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables and dairy products. You¢ve probably heard of this tip hundreds of times. This applies to almost every health problem. Healthy nutrients can help you fight against hair loss. 8. Apply a boiled mix of mustard oil with heena (mehndi) leaves This method works to promote the healthy growth of your hair.

FIVE SPICES WITH HEALTH BENEFITS

Recent studies suggest that when it comes to cuisine,

kicking it up a notch can be as good for your health

as it is tasty for your palate.

Five Spices with Health Benefits
Shared by Linda H., Rosharon, TX

These five hot spices can be good for everything

from easing arthritis pain to keeping your heart healthy.

Recent studies suggest that when it comes to cuisine,

kicking it up a notch can be as good for your health

as it is tasty for your palate.

Some spices, particularly hot ones,

contain phytochemicals

that may help ward off cell damage

associated with chronic diseases.

Chili Powder

Potential health perk: Relieves achy joints.

Research shows that capsaicin, found in chili peppers,

has an anti-inflammatory effect,

which may help ease arthritic swelling and pain.

Hot way to dish it: Sprinkle a few shakes of chili powder and salt on baked French fries.

Cinnamon

Potential health perk: Protects against Type 2 diabetes

and heart disease.

A 2003 study found that about half a teaspoon

lowered blood glucose, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels.

Hot way to dish it: Mix half a teaspoon of cinnamon

into your coffee, or jazz up whipped cream

with a couple of pinches.

Curry Powder

Potential health perk: Safeguards your brain.

The yellow curry pigment curcumin may fight Alzheimer's

by thwarting development of the disease's

signature amyloid brain plaques, says a study.

Hot way to dish it: Whisk 1 1/2 teaspoons mild curry powder into mayonnaise to dress up sandwiches.

Garlic

Potential health perk: Improves your heart's health.

Brigham Young University researchers found that

garlic consumption can lower total cholesterol and

triglyceride levels by an average of 10 percent.

Hot way to dish it: Add minced garlic and chopped cucumber to plain yogurt for a light dip or salad dressing.

Wasabi

Potential health perk: Prevents ulcers.

A 2004 South Korean study suggests Japanese horseradish can kill ulcer-causing Helicobacter pylori bacteria.

Plant chemicals may also prevent tooth decay.

Hot way to dish it: Mix a smidgen of wasabi paste

with mashed avocado for a snappier guacamole.

Originally published in

Ladies' Home Journal magazine, May 2005

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Working for God on earth does not pay much,
but His Retirement plan is out of this world.

Always love your parents

"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before.

The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new."

My Mom

"The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny."

"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life."

"Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible."

My Daddy

"How pleasant it is for a father to sit at his child's board. It is like an aged man reclining under the shadow of an oak which he has planted."

ALWAYS ......LOVE YOUR PARENTS...!!!

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Yoga by hand

YOGA by HAND

Health in Your Hand: Seven Mudras for Amazing Health Benefits Mudras are very powerful. If you practice these Mudras regularly you can see the wonderful health benefits. 1. Gyan Mudra (Mudra of Knowledge): Method: Touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index finger, with the other three fingers stretched out. Specialty: As it is a Mudra of knowledge, it enhances the knowledge. The tip of thumb has centers of pituitary and endocrine glands. When we press these centers by index finger the two glands work actively. Time duration: There is no particular time duration for this Mudra. You can practice by sitting, standing or lying on bed whenever and wherever you have time. Benefits: O Increases memory power and sharpens the brain O Enhances concentration and prevents Insomnia O If we practice it regularly, it will cure all psychological disorders like Mental, Hysteria, Anger and Depression 2. Prithvi Mudra (Mudra of Earth): Method: Tip of the ring finger touches the tip of the thumb, with the other three fingers stretched out. Specialty: It reduces all physical weaknesses. Time Duration: It has no particular time duration. You can practice it any time you want. Benefits: O It helps to increase the weight for weak people O It improves the complexion of skin and makes the skin to glow O It makes the body active by keeping it healthy 3. Varuna Mudra (Mudra of Water): Method: Tip of little finger touches the tip of thumb, with the other three fingers stretched out. Specialty: It balances the water content and prevents all diseases which come due to lack of water. Time Duration: It has no specific time duration and one can practice it according to their time. Benefits: O It retains clarity in blood by balancing water content in the body O Prevents the pains of Gastroenteritis and Muscle Shrinkage 4. Vayu Mudra (Mudra of Air): Method: Keep the index finger on the base of the thumb and press with thumb keeping the other three fingers straight. Specialty: It prevents all the diseases that occur due to the imbalance of the air. Time Duration: The practice of this Mudra for 45 minutes reduces the severity of the disease in 12 to 24 hours. For better results practice it for two months. Benefits: O It cures Rheumatism, Arthritis, Gout, Parkinson's disease and paralysis without any medicine O It is useful for Cervical Spondilytis, paralysis to face and catching of nerve in neck O It corrects the disorder of gas in the stomach 5. Shunya Mudra (Mudra of Emptiness): Method: Keep the middle finger at the mount of Venus and press it with thumb. Specialty: It reduces the dullness in our body. Time Duration: One can practice it for 40 to 60 minutes daily until to be cured from the disease. Benefits: O It relieves an earache within 4 or 5 minutes O It is useful for the deaf and mentally challenged, but not for inborn ones. 6. Surya Mudra (Mudra of Sun): Method: Bend the ring finger and press it with thumb. Specialty: It sharpens the center in thyroid gland. Time Duration: Practice it daily twice for 5 to 15 minutes. Benefits: O It reduces cholesterol in body and helps in reducing weight O It reduces anxiety O It corrects indigestion problems 7. Prana Mudra (Mudra of Life): Method: Bend ring finger and little finger and touch the tip of thumb with their tips keeping the remaining two fingers stretched. Specialty: As it is the Mudra of life, it improves the power of life. Weak people become strong. It reduces the clamps in blood vessels. If we practice it regularly, we will become active. Time Duration: No specific time duration. One can practice it any time. Benefits: O It improves immunity O Improves the power of eyes and reduces eye related diseases O It removes the vitamin deficiency and fatigue 8. Apana Mudra (Mudra of Digestion): Method: The tips of middle finger and ring finger touch the tip of thumb while the other two fingers are stretched out. Specialty: It plays an important role in our health as it regulates the excretory system. Time Duration: Practice it daily for 45 minutes, but practice for longer time yields more benefits. Benefits: O It regulates diabetes o It cures constipation and piles o It helps excreting the normal waste regularly 9. Apana Vayu Mudra (Mudra of Heart): Method: The tips of the middle finger and ring finger touch the tip of thumb, while the index finger touches the base of thumb and little finger stretched out. Specialty: It benefits the heart. It works like injection in the reduction of heart attack. It is as powerful as sorbitate tablet. It reduces the gas content in body. Time Duration: Practice it as many times as you can. Heart patients and BP patients can practice it for 15 minutes daily twice for better results. Benefits: o It strengthens the heart and regularizes palpitation o It regulates excretory system o It redeems gastric trouble 10. Linga Mudra (Mudra of Heat): Method: Interlock the fingers of both the hands and keep the thumb of the left hand vertically straight and encircle it with the thumb and the index finger of the right hand.. Specialty: It generates heat in our body. Take milk, ghee (Purified butter), more water and fruit juices in addition to practice of this Mudra for much benefits. Time Duration: Practice it any time you want. But don't practice it a lot as it produces heat in the body.. It can cause sweating even in winter if you practice it longer. Benefits: o It stops production of phlegm and gives power to lungs o It cures severe cold and bronchial infection o It invigorates the body It is amazing but true. If you want to see the results, start today!

FOR SOFT DHOKLAS

IF YOU MIX LEMON WITH ENO,YOU WILL GET SOFT DHOKLAS.

Handy Hints

Ants Problem:

Keep the skin of cucumbers near the place or ant hole.

To get pure and clean ice:

Boil water first before freezing.

To make the mirror shine:

Clean with spirit

To remove chewing gum from clothes:

Keep the cloth in the freezer for an hour.

To whiten white clothes

Soak white clothes in hot water with a slice of lemon for 10 minutes 10.

To give a shine to hair:

Add one teaspoon of vinegar to hair, then wash hair.

To get maximum juice out of lemons:

Soak lemons in hot water for one hour, and then juice them.

To avoid smell of cabbage while cooking:

Keep a piece of bread on the cabbage in the vessel while cooking.

To rid the smell of fish from your hands:

Wash your hands with a little apple vinegar.

To avoid tears while cutting onions:

Chew gum.

To boil potatoes quickly:

Skin one potato from one side only before boiling.

To boil eggs quickly:

Add salt to the water and boil.

To check freshness of fish:

Put it in a bowl of cold water. If the fish floats, it's fresh.

To check freshness of eggs:

Put the egg in water. If it becomes horizontal, it's fresh. If it becomes slanting, its 3-4 days old. If it becomes vertical, its 10 days old. If it floats, it's stale.

To remove ink from clothes:

Put toothpaste on the ink spots generously and let it dry completely, then wash.

To skin sweet potatoes quickly:

Soak in cold water immediately after boiling.

To get rid of mice or rats:

Sprinkle black pepper in places where you find mice or rats. They will run away.

Dropped yr cell or ipod in water?rush to kitchen!!!!!!

You Are Mine

~You Are Mine~


A time to be happy
A time to be sad
A time for laughter
A time to be mad.

A time to hug someone
A whisper, a kiss
Moments without you
Are the ones that I miss.

A love so divine
One honest and true
I describe the kind
That I have with you.

Be mine for tomorrow
And mine for today
Be mine when you are close
And far, far away.

Know that I love you
With all my heart
Always together
And never apart.

Rawa dosa

Ingrediesnts-rawa

2 cups soaked urad dal

a pinch of sugar

salt to taste

green chillies-1 or 2

pieces of coconut

Method- Take 2 cups rawa and 1 cup urad dal(soaked) and grind it.Keep aside for 6-7 hours and let it ferment.

THEN make thin crispy dosas,adding salt,a pinch of sugar(for crispiness),and few pieces of coconut and 2-3 small green chillies.

HANDY TIPS

1)For soft idlis-take 2 cups rava(roasted) and 1 cup soaked urad dal.grind urad dal which is soaked overnight.

Method-Take 2 cups rawa and tie in a cloth.Put in a pressure cooker and let 1 whislte ring.Seive the rawa and add soaked urad dal.PUT idlis in the Idli mould and cook for 5 minutes.Soft idlis are reday.

Good ones-enjoy

**** In any relationship, the essence of trust is not in its bind, but in its bond ****

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