tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80094699519927223542024-03-18T21:11:12.710-07:00The Best Anti Aging Tips - Your Search Ends Hereuwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-51700711545873458892022-03-07T08:05:00.038-08:002022-03-07T08:34:35.540-08:00 Happy Women's Day!<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%;">Swapna
Soundarya - The Beauty of Dreams<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">New Delhi: My Home - the Agarwal Mansion<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I looked down from above, while she worked. The table was fully laid. Swapna, our domestic help, ran around,
placing a plate here, a fork there. She
looked up suddenly and smiled at me.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“Didi,” she said, “come down. Breakfast is
ready. I’ve made a new kind of pickle
for <i>gobhi paratha</i>. You’re going to love it.” She flashed her smile again and disappeared
into the kitchen. My mother was yelling
there.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“Why don’t you just do your work? Jabbering away when there’s so much to be
done! Because of you, I’ll be delayed
again.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Swapna said, “I’m sorry! No aunty; you won’t be
delayed. Everything’s done.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Fifteen minutes later, we were all seated around the
table. Super delicious parathas, spicy
chutneys, Swapna’s special tangy pickle, perfectly flavored yogurt, hot
beverages, cold fruit juice; everything was being relished by my family of
10. Swapna fussed around, refilling the
glasses, and serving the parathas. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">All of us were in a hurry to rush to schools,
colleges, offices. There was hardly any conversation until my dad spoke. “Swapna, when are your results due?”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“Tomorrow uncle.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“How have you fared? “<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“I will get above 60%, I’m sure of that,” she
declared triumphantly!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">My cousins and I looked up in surprise. Here we were, slogging to score 10 GPAs and
maximum percentile, while this girl seemed to be jumping for joy, for her 60
marks! She could not enroll in any
college! How would she manage?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">But Swapna wasn’t worried. Her neighbor ran a DTP Centre, where she
had been promised a job. His only
condition was that she scored a 60% aggregate.
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">🌺🌻🌼🌾🌿🍁🌺🌻🌼🌾🌿🍁</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 16px;">🌺🌻🌼🌾🌿🍁</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">She came over, a fortnight later, laden with a red
cardboard box filled with bright yellow laddoos; because she had scored an
unbelievable 67% in her exams! She smiled broadly and went around coaxing
everyone, to pick up a laddoo. My people balked at the idea of touching the
gooey laddoos, but Swapna hardly realized it.
It was the most expensive treat her parents could afford and had sent
over a huge box of it, just for my family.
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Later, while I sat on the rosewood swing in our
patio, she sat at my feet and told me about her dreams... <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The neighbor would be paying her 6000 rupees a
month, to work as his assistant in the DTP center. Her eyes shone as she ticked
off the wonderful things she would be doing with all that money. It would
take care of her brother’s school fees, help her dad in running the house <i>and</i> enable her to set aside a nest egg
for some awesome jewelry she’d seen at the goldsmith’s shop near her one-room
apartment...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I was dumbstruck.
Here I was, grumpy that my new party wear wasn’t classy enough (it had
cost a little over one lakh rupees); and there was Swapna, so happy with so
little!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Was it time for a reality check? I didn’t know. And
I didn’t have the time to ponder about it, because, right then, there was a
shout. “Hey! C’mon! We are waiting. You
don’t want to miss the beginning!” My cousin Roshan called from the car. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I hurriedly patted Swapna on her back and dashed out
to join him and a dozen other friends and cousins; we were off to a movie and
later, dinner at the newly opened snazzy restaurant nearby... Swapna was forgotten. <o:p></o:p></span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"> </span></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Five
years later...</span><o:p style="font-size: 12pt;"></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I had got busy with my studies and was hardly in the
country. I had come home for a holiday, before going back for my Master’s. I needed to buy gifts for my classmates,
Kundan jewelry, Bandhini stoles, Lucknowi Chikan apparel, and other such
ethnic stuff. I had accompanied my
mother to the nearby mall and was busy digging into a shelf of colorful
scarves when someone tapped my shoulder.
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">For a second I couldn’t recognize her. Then I realized it was my former maid,
Swapna. She was plumper; and she wore
more ornaments, including a nose-stud.
The unmistakable black bead necklace indicated she was married. Her hair was held in a knot encircled with
jasmines. She looked all prim and
matronly in a starched cotton sari. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“Didi!” she said delightedly, when did you come
back? How is America?” I wanted to tell
her that I was studying in Switzerland, but restrained myself. For Swapna, probably, anyone going out of the
country meant ‘going to America’. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“It's fine,” I said and asked, “tell me, how are you?
When did you get married?” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Instead of replying, she walked up to my mother; she
seemed to be asking for something; entreating in fact, and pointing in my direction. My mother smiled and nodded. Swapna hurried back to me and said, “Aunty
said yes! Please come. Come home! I stay very close by. Come and have a cup of
coffee.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I hesitated.
She said in a soft voice, “My daughter’s name is Latika!” I stared at her, astonished. She had named
her daughter after me! Why would she ever do that?!?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">She held my hand and hurried along the aisles. She walked up to the cash counter and spoke
rapidly, to the girl on duty there. The
girl smiled, nodded, looked at me, and smiled again. She said “Hi!” shyly to
me. I said “Hi!” too. Whoever was she?
Some relative of Swapna? Did I know her?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As we stepped out into the bright sunshine, she
said, “I’ve got to get back in 45 minutes.
Vani, my friend back there, will stay on a little extra time if I’m
late.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“How does she know me?” I asked curiously.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“All my friends know about you, Didi! I have told
them.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I hadn’t given a thought to this girl, since I had
last seen her five years ago; and she not only remembered me - her friends knew
me too!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;"><b>Her Home</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">We walked into a narrow by-lane that led to a
narrower by-lane. Little children scampered in and out of houses. Stray dogs rushed around, barking
intermittently, women squatted on stone slabs, outside their homes and washed
clothes piled in tubs, while others washed pots and pans. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Soapy water flowed onto the road and I gingerly
walked ahead, careful to avoid getting my feet dirty. Suddenly, an apartment complex loomed up and
we were soon climbing up the steps. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Dust and grime adorned walls that badly needed a
coat of paint; plaster seemed to be peeling off everywhere... The aroma of spicy, pungent food, shouts of
children, raised voices of adults, and the cacophony of TV channels, emanating
from the tiny flats, made me nauseous. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“Third floor,” announced Swapna, “we don’t have
elevators here.” Her voice was embarrassed. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“That’s okay,” I said smiling at her.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">She rang the bell of her flat. A tall, slim man opened the door saying,
“Hey, you are early!” and smiled. Swapna
giggled and said, “No, I have to go back. Madam’s daughter has come. She is
Latika!” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The man seemed awestruck. He folded his hands and said, “Madame, so
glad to meet you. Swapna admires you so much.
We named our daughter Latika, hoping she would grow up to be like you.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I was speechless! What did Swapna see in me? I looked around...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A tiny, squeaky clean apartment - the drawing-room
was hardly a 9-foot square. Cane
furniture crowded the area. Prettily embroidered covers and table cloths could
be seen all around, making the room appear bright and cheerful. Yellow curtains with huge blue flowers
covered the pelmet-less windows. On a
tiny table in the corner, were several framed pictures; but holding the pride
of place was a group photo of my family, taken five years ago. Swapna was in the picture too, standing
slightly apart from all of us, hands behind her back and smiling, as always. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Swapna looked expectantly at me. Evidently, she was
proud of her lovely home. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“Nice!” I said and meant it. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“This is my husband, Raghu,” she introduced the man
who hurried away to the kitchen. “The factory, in which he was working, closed
down. He’s looking for another job. He’s quite optimistic that he will get one
soon; within a month, in fact! Thank God for that! Anyway, we are able to
manage because I earn reasonably well.” She lowered her voice conspiratorially,
“I get 15000 rupees! And until he starts working again, he has taken over the
housework.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> She winked at
me and said, “What a relief for me!” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Swapna raised her voice, “Latika come here!”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A chubby three-year-old walked out of the
microscopic bedroom. “Say hello to Latika aunty. You must be like her. Study well. Go to
America and be a good girl.” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The kid looked up at me. She kept staring, two
fingers in her mouth. Then she walked
into the kitchen, completely ignoring me.
Raghu, by the time, had prepared a cup of steaming, hot coffee, just the
way I liked it, and brought it along with a plate of glucose biscuits. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">For the next 20 minutes, both of them treated me as
their guest of honor. Though it was uncomfortably warm in the ill-ventilated
room, I hardly noticed it - with the attention and adulation that was being
showered on me! When it was time to leave, Swapna led me to her kitchen. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">On the left was a high shelf, crowded with pictures
of every god and goddess. A small steel
box contained vermillion powder. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">She dipped her ring finger in the powder and placed
a spot on my forehead, saying, “I am extremely grateful that you agreed to come
home. May you be as happy as I am!” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">While we walked back to the mall, where my mother
was waiting, I stole a glance at Swapna.
She was humming a little tune to herself, as she walked. When I bid her farewell she said, “Please let
me know when you come to India, next time.
We can go to the park with Latika Junior and have lots of fun!” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I nodded, smiled and impulsively hugged her, and
said “Thank you!” before joining my mother. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I guess Swapna could not figure out why I thanked
her. It was not for the coffee and
biscuits.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;"><b>Perspective</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What did she see in me that I didn’t? What was so
special about me? Yes; wonderful offers were waiting for me, as I had been a
consistent topper. My dreams were big - multinational companies, prestigious
appointments around the globe, and eventually, a CEO position... I had the drive,
I had the guts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">But those dreams suddenly seemed to be
disintegrating after meeting Swapna again.
I felt strangely empty. Here was
a woman, so happy with what life threw at her. Her optimism was
infectious. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">All of a sudden, I knew exactly what I wanted to
do...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I no longer wanted to travel the world, nor hobnob
with the who’s who of the international management scene, nor shop at the
trendiest outlets...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I just wanted to create more Swapnas. I wanted to
create opportunities for women, here, in India - in my own country - for my own
people... I wanted them to come up in
life, I wanted them to send their children to schools, good schools, and I
wanted them to realize their dreams...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I felt exhilarated. I did the required research, discussed
my ideas with my slightly skeptical, but nevertheless supportive family... And
that was how the concept of ‘Swapna Soundarya’, the areca plate-making unit,
was conceptualized... <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It’s been three years, now, since I started this
unit. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">🌺🌻🌼🌾🌿🍁🌺🌻🌼🌾🌿🍁</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 16px;">🌺🌻🌼🌾🌿🍁</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Hexagonal, rectangular, circular,
triangular, small, medium, large - the areca leaf plates were arranged
according to shapes and sizes. The orders had been completed on time. I was
relieved. The workers had been paid and were leaving the factory. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I locked the premises and walked
out into the late afternoon sunshine. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“Didi!” I heard a familiar voice.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I turned to see Swapna standing
behind me. When did she come here? She
hadn’t informed me about her visit. She hugged me warmly and said, “I knew it, Didi, I knew it! You are so special. And
today the world knows it too.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Whatever was she talking about, I
wondered. She saw my bemused expression and said, “Oh! You haven’t heard yet!
I’m sure your phone was switched off, while you were working. Oh my goodness!
Didi, you have won the ‘Woman of the Year Award!! I took a bus as soon as I
heard the news; wanted to congratulate you in person.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I was stunned! This was so
unexpected. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Yes, I had given a couple of
interviews; I’d explained about the
alarming levels of poverty and illiteracy, the lack of basic amenities, the
absence of a good school - all of which had convinced me to choose this village
for my small-scale unit. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">After my master's degree, I’d got
plum offers, from around the world; I had turned them all down and had opted to
come down to this village, to do what I felt compelled to do - much to the
amazement of my family. I must have succeeded to an extent; going by the award
that had just come my way.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I sent a silent prayer up to God,
feeling grateful for the peculiar circumstances that had brought me here. A few
years ago, it was unimaginable that I would be working in India, and that too
in a remote village! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Yes, ten years ago, if you’d told
me that I would be running a non-profit organization to help underprivileged
women in the most backward of villages, I would’ve scoffed at the very thought
of it. But here I was, doing just
that. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I realize today, the undeniable
truth - The most unexpected challenges come your way and how you accept them -
that’s what Life is all about. Unexpected circumstances tend to rock you out of
complacence and yet, you realize eventually, that it’s all for the best! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> ‘Swapna
Soundarya’ - The Beauty of Dreams (in Sanskrit) - an apt name, I felt, for my
dream project! Every new day brings new hope for someone out there and I am
blessed to be a part of a movement that makes life more beautiful for so many
women.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">And it is the nondescript Swapna
who somehow made it happen... She, however, has no
inkling about that. There she stands, so happy for me, so proud of me...As
always...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p>
</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">🌺🌻🌼🌾🌿🍁🌺🌻🌼🌾🌿🍁</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 16px;">🌺🌻🌼🌾🌿🍁</span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 16px;"><i>(Extract from "The Statuette and Seven More Stories" by Radha Deep)</i></span></p>uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-24409710814661932082022-02-15T21:20:00.000-08:002022-02-15T21:20:33.307-08:00The Never Say Die Club<p> To feel good you've got to think good! A positive upbeat happy outlook goes a long way to rejuvenate you not just emotionally, but also alters your demeanor, your expression...it makes you 10 times more attractive! And the never say die attitude is one of the strongest premises to build on your emotional strength! </p><p>here's a poem I penned a few months ago that tells you what I mean in a better way...</p><p><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">A little seed carried away <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Flying - flying... at the mercy of strong
winds<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">And here she was dropped in a verdant
forest <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Trees everywhere...trees towering into the
sky...<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Their thick trunks so huge... nothing to
see beyond... <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Grass so green and tall you couldn’t see
the wet black slippery ground below<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"> Why
are you here? ...The trees asked. Why are you here?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Neither will you grow...<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Nor will you flower...<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">And no fruits in you, that taste sweet and
luscious<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">We have them! We are manna of the forest<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">You... a diminutive seed...Hah!!!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Go sit in clay pots that decorate people’s
houses... <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">This forest is for us... monarchs of flora...<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The seed was sad<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">She cried<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Silent tears rolled down her smooth raindrop
shape and moistened the ground... <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">At night, the eerie winds scared her... the
animals hurt her...<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">There she lay forgotten, neglected,
trampled by animals, ridiculed by towering flowering shrubs...<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">She was powerless and unprotected by the
very forces that had flung her there...<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">But one fine day in her sleep, a gentle breeze
seemed to whisper in her ears... “Stay, I will come for you!”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The first raindrop of monsoon bathed her
and crooned, “Little one, live on!”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">A tiny ray of happiness flickered from her
very soul... It permeated her being...<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">She suddenly felt stronger, she suddenly felt
hopeful;<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">She looked up as the gentle drops of rain
splattered her <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">And then it happened!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">A shiny green shoot leaped out of her being
in search of sunlight... and the little seed settled firmly into the soft moist
earth...<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">And from that day on she feared none... the
big plants laughed, she laughed too<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The trees scoffed, she didn’t mind them too<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">And the days rolled into weeks... the
leaves spread out... taller...taller<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">And the weeks rolled into months... the
plant became stronger ... stronger <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">And today here she stands, her huge yellow
flowers flirting with sunlight... their gentle swish... a dance to catch the
glistening sunrays<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The trees stared in awe... The seed had
stayed on...<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Now she lived on... a pretty yellow
diversion, </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The Sunflower Queen in the green! </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; text-align: center;"><b> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoVjCB4YSgl8ryOe8TRoPQCR5m0czsc7_uXfIqJouoBIuiWkmtrpHibbVz7rc05T0sE7yOkAL2CA4kXzX-OVJtZvf7qkIGfdPVv9_gANupBN19VVQ3wLXRx-FzNTqIx3tTUXCBzzlrlqfpUe2ARATxxyP07gQIiTWUGJiWxCUzMkhZ1wdqzLJcM6r10w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoVjCB4YSgl8ryOe8TRoPQCR5m0czsc7_uXfIqJouoBIuiWkmtrpHibbVz7rc05T0sE7yOkAL2CA4kXzX-OVJtZvf7qkIGfdPVv9_gANupBN19VVQ3wLXRx-FzNTqIx3tTUXCBzzlrlqfpUe2ARATxxyP07gQIiTWUGJiWxCUzMkhZ1wdqzLJcM6r10w" width="160" /></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">I would like you to suggest a name for my poem!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Waiting...</span></b></div><b><br /><br /></b><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span> </span><br /></div><br /><o:p></o:p></span></b><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-37429661159865124902016-11-07T19:07:00.000-08:002016-11-08T17:39:26.061-08:00Anger Ages!!Paul yelled at the top of his voice, “Are you totally deaf?” He flung the cup he held, spilling coffee on the carpet.<br />
<br />
Paul actually was caring, generous, full of fun and ever so helpful. But anger, he could not control. His children loved to spend time with him, but were wary of what they spoke lest they provoked him.
Laura, his wife avoided discussions with Paul for the same reason.<br />
<br />
Life was a see-saw of emotions for the whole family, pivoted on Paul’s disposition.
Besides creating unpleasantness all around, the emotion which engulfs an angry Paul, and thousands like him, rings scores of warning bells.
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKANerRWYtpJlvWs4R7okcS9saOU4l1fLqpZfYOL2atpqNCo9woZkuNBlMt7Fs8s9YOjZ6vlbRZCZBBcDFJak91UJduUfVaNJcbyOpLxeDD_Py5gsJ7FkIFEekOMHb6kvaSMV2C53-NgG/s1600/anger-1462088_960_720.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKANerRWYtpJlvWs4R7okcS9saOU4l1fLqpZfYOL2atpqNCo9woZkuNBlMt7Fs8s9YOjZ6vlbRZCZBBcDFJak91UJduUfVaNJcbyOpLxeDD_Py5gsJ7FkIFEekOMHb6kvaSMV2C53-NgG/s400/anger-1462088_960_720.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
What happens you get angry? You stand at a higher risk to develop symptoms of<br />
<ol>
<li>Hypertension </li>
<li>Cardiac problems
Acidity and heartburn </li>
<li>Damage to the lungs </li>
<li>Eczema </li>
</ol>
<br />
<br />
There are other concerns too. If you don’t do something about anger, it is likely you will fell prey to problems like<br />
<br />
<ol>
<li>Eating disorders </li>
<li>Depression leading to actions of self destruction </li>
<li>Substance abuse </li>
</ol>
<br />
<br />
With these and many more issues to tackle, you will start aging prematurely.
Yes, that’s what anger does. The intensely negative influence of anger ages you irreversibly.<br />
<br />
The physiological stress that results from chronic anger will speed up physical deterioration.
Wrinkles appear before they ought to, there is a likelihood of hair loss, your health parameters take a beating -<br />
<br />
In short, you start growing old much earlier than you really ought to.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDa7MYeXQSXwG0az6z8-ytOy0PubJUm6_Lmqhg4RCg2yTxYxPmEL4iM3H4s2F7d4unwngtEkKMzaMn22R0lWKA1c9GUTfHDjXfRZzuSPjwPedr5Bwa2D0F9WnDPlcIgmA6T9pipAZMo2wL/s1600/elderly-152866_960_720.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDa7MYeXQSXwG0az6z8-ytOy0PubJUm6_Lmqhg4RCg2yTxYxPmEL4iM3H4s2F7d4unwngtEkKMzaMn22R0lWKA1c9GUTfHDjXfRZzuSPjwPedr5Bwa2D0F9WnDPlcIgmA6T9pipAZMo2wL/s320/elderly-152866_960_720.png" width="246" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
So how do you manage anger before it gets the better of you. Here are 10 simple steps for successful anger management<br />
<div style="background: white; line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 0in list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->The much written about, quite clichéd advice is truly
the most practical one! Yes! Count till 10 before you react in anger</div>
<div style="background: white; line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 0in list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Breathe in and breathe out slowly, while counting</div>
<div style="background: white; line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 0in list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->3)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Identify the parameters that make you angry. Learn to
manage them. If you are angry because of your failure to complete a task, then plan
on how you should react when you face failure again</div>
<div style="background: white; line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 0in list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->4)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Indulge in actions/activities that help you calm down
and make you feel more relaxed and less
angry</div>
<div style="background: white; line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 0in list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->5)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Look out for physiological indicators which indicate
that you will soon lose your temper. It
may be quickening of breath, or it may be a faster heartbeat - </div>
<div style="background: white; line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 0in list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->6)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Controlling the outburst by keeping the feelings locked
inside your mind leads to stress too – sometimes this causes more harm; you can
take up a rigorous physical activity like cycling, trekking and so on to take
your mind away from anger. The adrenaline flowing through your body will quell
the negativity and make you feel good!</div>
<div style="background: white; line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 0in list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->7)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Eat healthy! Include generous portions of fresh fruits
and vegetables in your meals and snack.</div>
<div style="background: white; line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 0in list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->8)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Own up responsibility for your outburst. Be genuinely
repentant and reach out to those who have been affected by your anger.</div>
<div style="background: white; line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 0in list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->9)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Assure them and yourself that you are working on your
problem and will definitely conquer it soon</div>
<div style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 0in list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
</div>
<div style="background: white; line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 0in list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->10)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Get
professional help if required </div>
uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-24243142283498088892015-04-03T09:11:00.000-07:002015-04-03T10:16:02.762-07:008 Ways in which Sleep aids Anti-aging<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:View>Normal</w:View>
<w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>
<w:PunctuationKerning/>
<w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>
<w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>
<w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent>
<w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>
<w:Compatibility>
<w:BreakWrappedTables/>
<w:SnapToGridInCell/>
<w:WrapTextWithPunct/>
<w:UseAsianBreakRules/>
<w:DontGrowAutofit/>
</w:Compatibility>
<w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel>
</w:WordDocument>
</xml><![endif]--><br />
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156">
</w:LatentStyles>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><img src="//img2.blogblog.com/img/video_object.png" style="background-color: #b2b2b2; " class="BLOGGER-object-element tr_noresize tr_placeholder" id="ieooui" data-original-id="ieooui" />
<style>
st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) }
</style>
<![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
<style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin:0in;
mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-ansi-language:#0400;
mso-fareast-language:#0400;
mso-bidi-language:#0400;}
</style>
<![endif]-->
<br />
<div align="center" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUrdmuPF1lM7EdWWv1-0cMDldqAbEh-9hgSZ3ElCAcFxMdYR55oZ6m3VnqNLWphe0Ymg8XK3hEXDjkf-jvS_ixMEzbzQEyXpTACmwtJs44URSRMb_40a5FEYpVuXeGV2_tNo8e7FMm9yLC/s1600/child+asleep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUrdmuPF1lM7EdWWv1-0cMDldqAbEh-9hgSZ3ElCAcFxMdYR55oZ6m3VnqNLWphe0Ymg8XK3hEXDjkf-jvS_ixMEzbzQEyXpTACmwtJs44URSRMb_40a5FEYpVuXeGV2_tNo8e7FMm9yLC/s1600/child+asleep.jpg" height="133" width="200" /></a></b></div>
<br />
<div align="center" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;">
<b> (And 8 Tricks to Help you Sleep Better)</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
The Dalai Lama accords a lot of
importance by saying, “Sleeping is the best meditation”. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anti-aging never had a better ally than a
healthy sleeping habit! Sleep creates an automatic shield against skin aging
and strengthens your immune system in several ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Want to know how?</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
Good sleeping habits help in giving
you </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Skin
rejuvenation by keeping at bay <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlylg6dm3zzFYNxqKpcdfghCKPlhC8docOFC-ll3HUYxGexJX3chLG677pY8nxmdi0QffmaJfnaKTxEOmtYdHB7xThFLUWLjp8HbSFdgApAmXH73OlhIQh0RowBCjWlPHIF8dqGfsgemDJ/s1600/girl-asleep.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlylg6dm3zzFYNxqKpcdfghCKPlhC8docOFC-ll3HUYxGexJX3chLG677pY8nxmdi0QffmaJfnaKTxEOmtYdHB7xThFLUWLjp8HbSFdgApAmXH73OlhIQh0RowBCjWlPHIF8dqGfsgemDJ/s1600/girl-asleep.png" height="199" width="200" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Puffy
eyelids</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Wrinkles
and fine lines</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Dark
circles around the eyes </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Acne</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>A
glowing complexion</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Alert,
calm and refreshed on waking</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Less
mood swings, more optimism and enthusiasm</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Motor
skills and memory improved</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Cellular
regeneration that helps in keeping you looking good and feeling good</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Inflammation,
if any, is reduced</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Increased
life span due to improved</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 87.0pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 87.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> a)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Endocrine
levels and glucose tolerance</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 87.0pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 87.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> b)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Immune
system</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 87.0pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 87.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> c)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Blood
pressure levels</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 87.0pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 87.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> d)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Memory
power, alertness and performance </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 87.0pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 87.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> e)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Body
fat levels </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br />
<a name='more'></a><br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
It is ever so important that you
sleep well and sufficiently so that you can avail all these benefits. So, here
are some easy to follow ideas that ensure a good night’s sleep. </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Inculcating
an ‘early to bed early to rise’ habit improves efficiency and boosts immunity</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Maintain
the same sleep schedule; getting up at the same time and going to bed at the
same time </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Have
a meal of less calories at night – about 400 to 500
calories </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Abstain
from alcoholic drinks for about three hours prior to bedtime</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Avoid
caffeinated drinks after lunch and onwards </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Avoid
desserts before bedtime</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Do
not apply anything greasy on your face when you go to bed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Other
simple ways to induce a good night’s sleep are</div>
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> a)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Listening
to soothing music<br />
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> b)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Having
a glass of warm milk just before turning in<br />
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> c)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Meditation<br />
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> d)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Reading<br />
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> e)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Writing
your diary<br />
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> f)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>A massage and/or hot bath<br />
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 87.0pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 87.0pt; text-indent: -.25in;">
</div>
uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-54481804767692785812015-03-10T09:20:00.000-07:002015-03-10T09:20:06.626-07:00The Wondrous Lemon - Keeping you Young and Fit!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:View>Normal</w:View>
<w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>
<w:PunctuationKerning/>
<w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>
<w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>
<w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent>
<w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>
<w:Compatibility>
<w:BreakWrappedTables/>
<w:SnapToGridInCell/>
<w:WrapTextWithPunct/>
<w:UseAsianBreakRules/>
<w:DontGrowAutofit/>
</w:Compatibility>
<w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel>
</w:WordDocument>
</xml><![endif]--><br />
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156">
</w:LatentStyles>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
<style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin:0in;
mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-ansi-language:#0400;
mso-fareast-language:#0400;
mso-bidi-language:#0400;}
</style>
<![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:View>Normal</w:View>
<w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>
<w:PunctuationKerning/>
<w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>
<w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>
<w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent>
<w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>
<w:Compatibility>
<w:BreakWrappedTables/>
<w:SnapToGridInCell/>
<w:WrapTextWithPunct/>
<w:UseAsianBreakRules/>
<w:DontGrowAutofit/>
</w:Compatibility>
<w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel>
</w:WordDocument>
</xml><![endif]--><br />
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156">
</w:LatentStyles>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
<style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin:0in;
mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-ansi-language:#0400;
mso-fareast-language:#0400;
mso-bidi-language:#0400;}
</style>
<![endif]-->
<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">
There are umpteen ways, in which
you can look and feel younger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A huge
array of cosmetic aids (ranging from rejuvenating creams to botox shots to
sophisticated microdermabrasion procedures) can chip away years from your appearance
. . .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">
Yet, from time immemorial, there
have been some simple, ingenious practices that, people claim, have helped
maintain both their glowing complexions and general good health…, </div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">
The simple lemon is nature’s
gift to humanity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its health and beauty
enhancing properties are countless and invaluable. </div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">
Here are two simple daily
routine practices that can make you look and feel good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Include these in your daily health/beauty
regimen.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMg-WgkOHrGzcP4_9NcAadz7vTNDPeZv8g3lwi49d3v_Rg8b0j5qOXPiyWRmaNHrBWk1eDNRVUx8OciqPu_TWXo5xvyqGcYGFJLMB6RDQe9MPKA0YEXsmhGYzFklnEtf1Om5uPdxLFN-8-/s1600/lime+milk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMg-WgkOHrGzcP4_9NcAadz7vTNDPeZv8g3lwi49d3v_Rg8b0j5qOXPiyWRmaNHrBWk1eDNRVUx8OciqPu_TWXo5xvyqGcYGFJLMB6RDQe9MPKA0YEXsmhGYzFklnEtf1Om5uPdxLFN-8-/s1600/lime+milk.jpg" height="120" width="200" /></a></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The pre-bath face lotion</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">
In a dish containing a
tablespoon of very hot milk, squeeze in drops of fresh lime juice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep adding drops of lime juice until the
milk curdles. Allow the curdled milk to cool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Now dip fingertips into the milk and apply it all over your face and
neck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">
After fifteen minutes wash your
face with lukewarm water and pat dry. Within a week or two your complexion will
acquire a glow. </div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">
Why is this good?</div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">
Lemon and milk are both rich in
alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) in its natural form.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>AHA is good for your skin because it can help </div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Exfoliation: removing the outermost layer of
dead skin cells</div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Makes skin smoother and even, and reduces
wrinkles</div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Stimulates collagen and elastin (Collagen makes
your skin firm while elastin keeps it taut) content in your skin structure</div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Drink water as soon as you wake up</b></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">
Add freshly squeezed lime to a cup
of warm water and drink it first thing in the morning, before that refreshing
cuppa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can have up to three glasses
of this lime water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Why should you?</b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqpQWDK5RS8HhXXuGaBfVcrxFHcdk53b2DwIxFXxkwByZB-58iUmGKWzF-XafDK12HA6DyG15qxcjdXGG2pJQC9dB1WYsB_Nh790xvjPPUlekAzdyGhFG8GDAz__eOqgzSnP9Vv2Cz7BZP/s1600/wwatlem.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqpQWDK5RS8HhXXuGaBfVcrxFHcdk53b2DwIxFXxkwByZB-58iUmGKWzF-XafDK12HA6DyG15qxcjdXGG2pJQC9dB1WYsB_Nh790xvjPPUlekAzdyGhFG8GDAz__eOqgzSnP9Vv2Cz7BZP/s1600/wwatlem.jpg" height="120" width="200" /></a></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">
There are a dozen or more
invaluable benefits of this simple ritual. Warm lime water</div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Acts as a diuretic and in the process of
cleansing, removes the toxins from your body</div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Stimulates the digestive organs to produce the
right juices that aid better digestion</div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Acidity affecting digestive system is reduced
and the right pH levels maintained</div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Helps in weight loss due to presence of the
enzyme pectin </div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Antioxidants present in lime juice help firm the
skin, give it a natural glow and keep wrinkles in </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqpQWDK5RS8HhXXuGaBfVcrxFHcdk53b2DwIxFXxkwByZB-58iUmGKWzF-XafDK12HA6DyG15qxcjdXGG2pJQC9dB1WYsB_Nh790xvjPPUlekAzdyGhFG8GDAz__eOqgzSnP9Vv2Cz7BZP/s1600/wwatlem.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
abeyance<br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Reduces the risk of kidney stones</div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Immune system gets a booster dose of nutrients
that helps </div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Resistance to cold and other respiratory ailments</div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Improved nerve functioning</div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Control blood pressure at optimum level</div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Increased absorption of iron by your body</div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Act as an anti-inflammatory agent</div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Replace lost fluids in lymph system and hydrates whole
body optimally</div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">
So, next time you visit this
page, it will be a healthier, younger looking you!!</div>
uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-4610482669942968112011-01-20T03:22:00.000-08:002015-02-17T18:52:19.174-08:00Dance, Dance, Dance your way to Fitness!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSayxFoALUA_1DgQ8FxvD0em8HHB7FWUT8y1hMK1WGWKkF_cgHs_gMN2ECiuV9ItP6BXzQa4tERUg0Y3_7VeGmpkZFZ9rtiTRZTudOozpUGs_VBy4U3-lK0A0kBBuIonel778nZKoDY3G/s1600/4931885766_7d6102d0a2%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSayxFoALUA_1DgQ8FxvD0em8HHB7FWUT8y1hMK1WGWKkF_cgHs_gMN2ECiuV9ItP6BXzQa4tERUg0Y3_7VeGmpkZFZ9rtiTRZTudOozpUGs_VBy4U3-lK0A0kBBuIonel778nZKoDY3G/s200/4931885766_7d6102d0a2%255B1%255D.jpg" height="200" s5="true" width="175" /></a></div>
Millions of people have resolved to lose weight and remain trim this year. The resolutions come and go but do you manage to maintain your ideal weight.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div>
</div>
Does it not become too cumbersome to follow strict schedules day after day in order to keep away that flab? Well here’s what you can do to bid adieu to the worrisome exercise regime. <br />
<br />
<div>
</div>
Dancing is a fun way to lose weight. And here is how you can reach your ideal weight and maintain it- - - - - by dancing. Make sure you set aside some time for dancing at least five times a week<br />
<br />
<div>
</div>
<ul>
<li>If you lead a very busy life and can hardly spare more than three days for the dance, then set aside only three days – there is no point in making schedules that cannot be adhered to</li>
<li>Pick a time that is convenient for you, preferably when you are alone at home so that you have the privacy to dance freely without feeling self conscious or inhibited</li>
<li>Make a list of your favorite numbers – those peppy, racy tunes that compel you to start dancing spontaneously </li>
<li>Only choose those numbers that have a nice upbeat sound to it; for variety, you can team up with a friend and make the session even more enjoyable</li>
<li>Try to dance continuously for twenty minutes</li>
<li>If it is not possible the first time, start with a five minute session and then gradually increase it to 20 minutes</li>
<li>Your song selection should be such that you enjoy every second of the music and alleviate the boredom of repetitive exercises</li>
<li>When you dance, you should be wearing comfortable clothing that allow you the freedom of movement</li>
<li>If there is always someone at home, then you can dance in the privacy of your room, wearing headphones so that other sounds do not distract you</li>
<li>Dance just as fast as you can so that you can talk without losing your breath while dancing</li>
<li>Remember not to dance too hard as you may harm or hurt yourself and get tired before you start burning the calories</li>
<li>If you want professionals to guide you, you can always join a dance class that specializes in helping you lose weight</li>
</ul>
<br />
<div>
<b> The benefits</b></div>
<br />
<div>
</div>
<ul>
<li>You can lose calories by dancing, just as you would lose them by walking, swimming or cycling </li>
<li>Dancing automatically tones your muscles</li>
<li>It keeps them taut and reduces flabbiness</li>
<li>You can stay away from those dubious wonder pills that claim to help you lose weight without lifting a finger; wonder pills may often turn out to be quite harmful and lead to adverse side effects that cannot be reverted</li>
<li>Do not forget to drink lots of water everyday tomake up for the toxins flushed out effectively every day</li>
</ul>
<br />
<div>
There are many resources on the Internet that can take the tedium out of weight-loss programs. And here is something that will put a smile on your face and help you look fab without the flab... Check out </div>
<a href="http://8f785iihhe52prhgyhufm8oq60.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Lose Weight by Dancing</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<div id="ads_1">
<br /><div id="ads_3">
<br /></div>
<br /><script src="http://server2.blogadvertising.me/getads.php?u=13879&b=3&z=3&n=0&t=b&s=2&g=1"></script></div>
<br />
<script src="http://server2.blogadvertising.me/getads.php?u=13879&b=3&z=1&n=1&t=b&s=2&g=1"></script>uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-55645946779931705332010-11-04T01:00:00.000-07:002010-11-04T01:00:54.574-07:00Tips and Techniques for Great Looking SkinThe skin is the first part of the body that physically changes to show age, wear and tear. The choices we make in our early life are the choices our skin will reflect later in life. <br />
<br />
<br />
Don’t you want to look younger? Let’s try some simple techniques like<br />
<br />
If you want to look and feel younger exercising daily can prove to be better for body better that any bottled anti aging products.<br />
<br />
Protect your skin from sun as it can cause wrinkles and age spots. So try using sunscreen that is free from toxic chemicals. <br />
<br />
Stop smoking as it accelerate the normal aging process of your skin and contribute to wrinkles. <br />
<br />
Eat foods rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids such as fruits, vegetables etc.<br />
<br />
Get your proper sleep as your body needs to produce human growth hormone an essential ingredient for skin that’s thick and less prone to wrinkle.<br />
<br />
Exfoliate your skin a few times a week as it takes off dead skin cells.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Lqfw1JX93VbFE-CpqtfXlywh-t99_4nkE7r0iEo1aKhRRudwbX-LZHXh2AvfTAbAhTGQDG6CeD2Yn9ShEwvb83Ux1udPn2DQcnuBEfru-bYzVmaGrC6L652SfEILVhs8MRtbg8O8Ad0C/s1600/yoga.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Lqfw1JX93VbFE-CpqtfXlywh-t99_4nkE7r0iEo1aKhRRudwbX-LZHXh2AvfTAbAhTGQDG6CeD2Yn9ShEwvb83Ux1udPn2DQcnuBEfru-bYzVmaGrC6L652SfEILVhs8MRtbg8O8Ad0C/s1600/yoga.jpg" /></a></div>Remove your stress by following meditation and yoga. Yoga relaxes the muscles and imparts a natural glow and fairness to the skin.<br />
<br />
Drink plenty of water, as it will help to flush out the toxins from your body and cleanse them.<br />
<br />
Expose yourself to early morning sun for a short time daily, it is heliotherapy or sun treatment. Sun is the source of power and energy.<br />
<br />
Avoid alcohol as this dehydrates the body which is not good for the skin.<br />
<br />
<strong>Home remedy for anti aging</strong><br />
<br />
• Vitamin E is well known home remedy for anti aging. Apply this daily on age spots it will fade away gradually.<br />
<br />
• Try getting a proper facial massage as it increases blood circulation which results in tightening of the muscle and tissues and will help in restoring a younger look. Massage should start from neck upwards and end at the forehead.<br />
<br />
• For a chemical free cleanser raw milk can be used. It cleans unseen dirt and goes down into your pores.<br />
<br />
• Simple yoga practice like pranayama, siddhasana and sarvangasana can improve the blood circulation to your skin and will make you look young.uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-18334694149734081452010-09-22T11:42:00.000-07:002010-09-22T11:47:53.307-07:00Reach for That Chocolate and Remain Young!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-S68T2xUYiMamuNsugB6rB-14tFRvryMBtpF9Kxg1NrpY8YSXDFLikovr2TF4bcPs3hNc1-xZKnyEbg_IE63GOwC8Nm7MlP0tdzp0albEcoqcSsauckcYk8Uw9oZ4siQPkm2QpoMo6Rc/s1600/129011980_431747b604_t[1].jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-S68T2xUYiMamuNsugB6rB-14tFRvryMBtpF9Kxg1NrpY8YSXDFLikovr2TF4bcPs3hNc1-xZKnyEbg_IE63GOwC8Nm7MlP0tdzp0albEcoqcSsauckcYk8Uw9oZ4siQPkm2QpoMo6Rc/s200/129011980_431747b604_t%5B1%5D.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Yes eating dark chocolate in moderation helps fight anti-aging. Just like spinach, olive oil and tomato chocolate, studies claim, can actually retard aging. The key word here is MODERATION.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div></div>What does chocolate contain that makes it so healthy? For one, chocolate contains flavonoids that reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.<br />
<br />
<div></div>The flip side is, it's not that only chocolate contains flavonoids, lots of fruits and vegetables contain this health promoting substance too. So add a lot of fruits and vegetables to your diet, besides a little chocolate.<br />
<br />
<div></div>Yet, you'll be happy to know that the flavonoids in chocolates contain two substances called procyanidins and flavanols that are wonderful antioxidants. The same antioxidants are found in grape juice and green tea.<br />
<br />
<div></div>Did you know that optimum antioxidant levels in the bloodstream can help reduce risk of cancer by protecting DNA, protect your body against inflammation, besides helping keep blood vessels and heart in good condition?<br />
<br />
<div></div>Another point in f(l)avor of chocolates - lab tests have proved that antioxidant property of chocolate is more effective than that in green tea, black tea or red wine!<br />
<br />
<div></div>Here is some more good news about chocolates. Scientists have proved two anti-chocolate myths wrong.<br />
<br />
<div></div><strong>Myth One:</strong> Chocolates cause migraine: Oh no! They do not<br />
<br />
<div></div><strong>Myth Two:</strong> Chocolates rot healthy teeth: Oh no! Too much of anything sweet is harmful to teeth, if you do not maintain a healthy brush-floss-mouthwash regimen. Bitter chocolates, in moderation, do not harm teeth In fact they work against the harm sugar causes to teeth<br />
<br />
<div></div>Are you in pain? Have a chocolate! Yes chocolates are capable of helping release endorphins in the brain that are pain relievers. Research has also shown that stress levels are much lower in people who consume cocoa beans regularly. That is because chocolates have chemicals that can promote healthy blood flow and hence prevent blood clots and heart attacks.<br />
<br />
<div></div><br />
<div></div>Chocolates have important nutrients like magnesium, calcium, iron, a load of Vitamins (A, B1, C, D, and E) and other important nutrients like nitric oxide that can keep you healthy. So when you want to eat this delicious health bar here is what you should remember<br />
<br />
<div></div><ul><li>Dark chocolates are healthier than milk chocolates </li>
<li>Chocolates from reputed and well endorsed companies are preferable to brands you do not know much about </li>
<li>Avoid chocolates that are rich in saturated fats and sugars</li>
</ul><br />
<div><strong> The latest on chocolates:</strong> Scientists have sequenced the genome of two cocoa trees. Cocoa being the basic ingredient in chocolates, this endeavor will create a premise for developing high quality cocoa beans from disease free trees.</div><br />
<div></div><br />
<div></div><br />
<div></div>uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-45426706945688939232010-08-18T05:21:00.000-07:002010-08-18T05:21:14.233-07:00Secret to Age Retarding – Facelift without Surgery!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD46a4X_lxwJgjeeUGruvV4YlZ8jn9rFIkGqC_nB83YCnDVZkQChJh6RrWGrBh_QCZR54BJ1mgi0gudxvwabbGb-7SMGDpVgh20Mi2Rm9SEv09f2qEYA1KAQCuOAC71JKJc1zGWdSFphx1/s1600/4245508057_864f7a6197_t[1].jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="135" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD46a4X_lxwJgjeeUGruvV4YlZ8jn9rFIkGqC_nB83YCnDVZkQChJh6RrWGrBh_QCZR54BJ1mgi0gudxvwabbGb-7SMGDpVgh20Mi2Rm9SEv09f2qEYA1KAQCuOAC71JKJc1zGWdSFphx1/s200/4245508057_864f7a6197_t%5B1%5D.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Aging is a common natural process which can be delayed, if not prevented completely, by age retarding facial exercises. Exercising save you’re the trouble of going for expensive cosmetic surgery which can also be painful and may not provide the desired results. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">These exercises if done systematically and consistently can help remove aging effects like muscle atrophy and make you look younger. These exercises have the power to revitalize your facial tissues and shape and contour your face easily. The other advantage is that you can perform these exercises at home or anywhere by using an anti-aging face roller whenever you find it convenient. The benefits are immense as you can look and feel good as you age.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are some simple exercises that help to rejuvenate your facial skin and tissues as facial skin is the first to show signs of aging. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Face tone exercise is an effective age retarding exercise, where the facial skin is extended and pulled upwards. This helps in tightening of the skin. For this, mechanical gloves are used. Lotions, creams, or gels are applied to pads which are rotated over the face using a machine. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Chewing a gum is a recommended anti aging facial exercise of the cheeks. The repeated motion will help in tightening your cheeks.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Age retarding exercise for lips requires you to push your lips out and make a round shape, stretching them forward in the process. Now smile as wide as possible, hold for a second and resume the round shape again. This needs to be repeated 10 times a day.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• For the eyes, shutting them tightly and then opening them as wide as you can, helps in relaxation of the eyes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Another eye exercise is to press a finger on each side of your head at the temples and keep opening and closing the eyelids rapidly a few times. This is to tone up the eye muscles.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Close your eyes and sit in a relaxed pose. Keeping your eyes closed, look up and down repeatedly for about 10 times.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Look straight while sitting upright. Keep your eyes wide open and look up and down ten times. Then look left and right without moving your body or head. Repeat this for ten times. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• For the forehead frowning is a good exercise. Frown by bringing your eyebrows close to each other. Lifting your eyebrows, open your eyes as wide as you can. Repeat this 5 times.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• The other effective facial exercise is to repeatedly lift your eyebrows as much as you can then bring them down. This helps in keeping the forehead wrinkle free for a longer time by distressing it thereby retarding the aging process.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Lines on the forehead are clearly visible. They can be removed with a simple exercise. Keep the pads of your middle fingers at the top of the nose bridge. Now place your index fingers each side of the bridge of your nose, just below your middle finger. Hold both fingers gently but firmly and gradually move the muscles under the fingers in an upward direction. Make four or five upward movements, holding 15 seconds and then return in four slow steps. Repeat this three times.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• To remove the sagging of eyelids, lie on the bed with your head hanging over the edge. Raise your eyebrows keeping your eyes wide open. Repeat this ten times. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-26359928013129718072010-06-14T08:53:00.000-07:002010-06-14T09:03:25.461-07:00Anti Aging Facial Exercises to Look YoungerAging is a natural phenomenon. As we age, the facial skin develops wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, and other aging symptoms. Everyone tries to look younger in some way by reducing wrinkles or by coloring the gray hair and wearing contact lens. There are expensive solutions offered by the beauty salons and medical solutions such as a cosmetic or plastic surgery. Eating healthy food and a good exercise program are the natural and cheapest ways to improve your skin to prevent or retard aging. The least expensive and practical way within the reach of all is through Anti Aging Facial Exercises.<br />
<br />
<br />
Anti aging facial exercises increase the blood circulation which makes your face stress free and relaxed. These exercises can be performed even at home by buying yourself an anti-aging face roller which you can use anytime and anywhere. These exercises help to shape and contour your face easily and without the high costs of going for a cosmetic or plastic surgery. <br />
<br />
Following are some simple exercises that revitalize your facial skin and tissues to ensure that you are on your way to a healthier and more beautiful skin, looking younger for a long time.<br />
<br />
• An easy facial exercise is to repeatedly lift your eyebrows as much as you can then bring them down. This is one of the highly effective anti aging facial exercises that helps in keeping the forehead wrinkle free for a longer time by distressing it <br />
<br />
• For the eyes, shutting them tightly and then opening them as wide as you can, helps in relaxation of the eyes <br />
<br />
• Chewing a gum is a recommended anti Aging facial exercise of the cheeks. The repeated motion will help in tightening your cheeks <br />
<br />
• Face tone exercise is an effective anti aging facial exercise, where the facial skin is extended and pulled upwards. This helps in tightening of the skin. For this, mechanical gloves are used. Lotions, creams, or gels are applied to pads which are rotated over the face using a machine. This helps in minimizing the wrinkles from aging and weather beats. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKlrq-yradqUTTx4OnFY8Pt4_sc6pi34L2vFYpbqbjY7IiunhQxT-78Zlht7uwDNeyQcMA5Ps15cmYWwcQu2nFToPfx4_VWBxxJMB7zBlVmFVCxneLv-T2M9TkAKEmAyi1uJ8JbomInnv/s1600/nepic.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKlrq-yradqUTTx4OnFY8Pt4_sc6pi34L2vFYpbqbjY7IiunhQxT-78Zlht7uwDNeyQcMA5Ps15cmYWwcQu2nFToPfx4_VWBxxJMB7zBlVmFVCxneLv-T2M9TkAKEmAyi1uJ8JbomInnv/s200/nepic.bmp" width="200" /></a></div>• Anti aging facial exercise for lips requires you to push your lips out and make a round shape, stretching them forward in the process. Now smile as wide as possible, hold for a second and resume the round shape again. This needs to be repeated 10 times a day <br />
<br />
• To remove frown lines, place the pads of your middle fingers at the top of the nose bridge. Now place your index fingers each side of the bridge of your nose, just below your middle finger. Hold both fingers gently but firmly and gradually move the muscles under the fingers in an upward direction. Make four or five tiny upward movements, hold for 15 seconds and then return in four slow steps. Repeat this three times. <br />
<br />
• Aging causes the eyelids to droop. To help you to get rid of this, curve your index fingers and place them under each eyebrow, following the eyebrow shape. Now push up with your fingers, raising your brows slightly in the process. Hold in that position and close your eyes without moving your fingers or eyebrows. The upper eyelid now needs to be moved downwards over your eyes in small movements. Doing this, you will feel a gentle stretch on the upper lids. When your eyelids are fully closed over your eye at full stretch, hold them for 15 seconds and then gently release the stretch and open the eye. Repeat this three times. <br />
<br />
Anti aging facial exercises can systematically and consistently help your face avoid aging effects and look healthier, prettier, and younger.<br />
<br />
here is an excellent resource that can really help you look younger in 7 days flat! Just with some <a href="http://www.antiagingbazaar.info/">Facial Gymastics </a>Give it a try right now!uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-36004990264415233502010-06-10T07:07:00.000-07:002010-06-10T23:09:42.163-07:004 Best Fruits that Fight AgingAn ideal anti aging diet should contain a lot of whole grain foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, plenty of water, while minimizing the saturated fat foods. The more fruits and vegetables you include in your diet, the better you will look and feel.<br />
<br />
So, is it not important to know which fruits and which vegetables will bring in the shine in your eyes, the glow in your cheeks that keeps you looking youthful and feeling healthy?<br />
<br />
Here are some fruits that will help fight signs of ageing the smart way!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj711Hb6KDcGvf7XhJIX7BKbZEvB7ugHPipgj_VxgT520Gj999ufoQjcLGth7jea8IkWfMt0SRRzdyd7FamSr26z5k-CAYF3bdf5jt3uWbUbd3keTLPlID1ymBoi1bYTOLdv5nToWCpHbpV/s1600/New+Picture+(6).bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj711Hb6KDcGvf7XhJIX7BKbZEvB7ugHPipgj_VxgT520Gj999ufoQjcLGth7jea8IkWfMt0SRRzdyd7FamSr26z5k-CAYF3bdf5jt3uWbUbd3keTLPlID1ymBoi1bYTOLdv5nToWCpHbpV/s320/New+Picture+(6).bmp" /></a></div><strong>Avocado:</strong> reduces cholesterol, keeps your skin looking young and helps reduce symptoms of high blood pressure. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zlLf3SeIQNcyk5erU_X-bSEjQb9oBECCa7qFuB9jgzplSl1p17fWoI2eL4NBkqgnFzWzMW-EaHsO9Yd7ONVGACh59se6H95njvAKuX-mWrO2vJgHMI1fK_nLPvnZeYdgRqYzir8AV9Ls/s1600/New+Picture+(8).bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zlLf3SeIQNcyk5erU_X-bSEjQb9oBECCa7qFuB9jgzplSl1p17fWoI2eL4NBkqgnFzWzMW-EaHsO9Yd7ONVGACh59se6H95njvAKuX-mWrO2vJgHMI1fK_nLPvnZeYdgRqYzir8AV9Ls/s320/New+Picture+(8).bmp" /></a></div><strong>Blueberry: </strong>This fruit has the ingredient to safeguard brain cells from memory loss problems that usually surface in old age. Regular consumption of the fruit also helps prevent urinary tract infections. Blue berry keeps your skin looking young and healthy.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1094xBMD_e-qc5UZQgwmdeoTu2nFstlpuVpCsxZZhw0xS91egxNx2VST8tKjrzhozdfSgbnNrIrs_Xi68x6cqtzlD9Cj8MhBI1D-MhhhYwaoIpnnlhY25U7bNlroVpnRYmtJyXFa3iToT/s1600/New+Picture+(9).bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1094xBMD_e-qc5UZQgwmdeoTu2nFstlpuVpCsxZZhw0xS91egxNx2VST8tKjrzhozdfSgbnNrIrs_Xi68x6cqtzlD9Cj8MhBI1D-MhhhYwaoIpnnlhY25U7bNlroVpnRYmtJyXFa3iToT/s320/New+Picture+(9).bmp" /></a></div><strong>Orange:</strong>This citrus fruit is filled with goodness. It helps retain water content in your body and provides for a healthy glow in your skin. Oranges help keep down the bad cholesterol level.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7x2j3b8UeZd2yGcW4VkUlwpkfVwLiOXGhYbF4734w0xn1riPCa_oA6uYR2G6w0DaAvs1y8jMXEtt_mWWLEaisZQsnx5GhCRI67_ixPQIfLSUhJfT7NZJ5OmpceBNhzhbf3Y0BcpqcNJ4/s1600/New+Picture+(7).bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7x2j3b8UeZd2yGcW4VkUlwpkfVwLiOXGhYbF4734w0xn1riPCa_oA6uYR2G6w0DaAvs1y8jMXEtt_mWWLEaisZQsnx5GhCRI67_ixPQIfLSUhJfT7NZJ5OmpceBNhzhbf3Y0BcpqcNJ4/s320/New+Picture+(7).bmp" /></a></div><strong>Watermelon: </strong>This fruit is a storehouse of vitamins containing rich quantities of Vitamins A, B, C and E. The fruit is a rich source for both zinc and selenium, which together fight aging, and make your skin look young and glowing!<br />
<br />
Other fruits, the regular consumption of which will ensure an excellent skin condition, are cherries, purple grapes, currants, strawberries and raspberries.uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-15701569166203489892010-06-09T08:01:00.000-07:002010-06-09T08:04:48.073-07:0015 Best Ways to Enhance Cognitive Fitness and Fight Aging<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0L5OqCYssF489qwkk0jg3jCSLqdzJ-mlmBcAN2IKeeyIvJ7AItb31ps1Ut9E_3kXRlynpJTxyxpfNvJ93R6LFzSt80_YOiLQRkyj0b9jXxkTTUcrDHClL4On60qrAFE5OwT_FNPge3aI/s1600/New+Picture+(5).bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0L5OqCYssF489qwkk0jg3jCSLqdzJ-mlmBcAN2IKeeyIvJ7AItb31ps1Ut9E_3kXRlynpJTxyxpfNvJ93R6LFzSt80_YOiLQRkyj0b9jXxkTTUcrDHClL4On60qrAFE5OwT_FNPge3aI/s200/New+Picture+(5).bmp" width="200" /></a></div>Exercising your brain the fun way, that is, by playing games helps rejuvenate the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain that is responsible for significant tasks like mental imagery and memory. Here are the top 15 ways to do it regularly and systematically.<br />
<br />
<ol><li>Enroll for a new language course and/or a classical music course </li>
<li>Enroll for a Speed Reading course which will help improve memory and concentration. </li>
<li>Read more often, a lot of different types of books, newspapers or magazines to keep up with the current news and trends. </li>
<li>Attempt creative writing; create your own blog and/or contribute periodically to article directories on topics that interest you. </li>
<li>Planning meals rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids will provide the right nutrition for the brain. Never miss breakfast as it is essential for efficient functioning of the brain. </li>
<li>Plan your day in a way that you have set some time apart for playing games like chess, crossword puzzles, Sudoku and Scrabble. (A friend of mine starts working on her writing assignments only after an online game of scrabble.) </li>
<li>Play a variety of games, starting off with the one you good exposure to; if you are good at chess start off with that. Increase the level of difficulty of the games gradually. </li>
<li>Play some computer games that sharpen your cognitive skills; take online tests for the same too. </li>
<li>Solving mathematical problems for fun is a good way to keep mentally alert </li>
<li>Organize mini contests within your friends/family circles. </li>
<li>Help your children solve complicated jigsaw puzzles; the exercise sharpens analytical and perceptive skills. Solving the Rubik cube is an excellent way to exercise the brain too. </li>
<li>Try and use your left hand more if you are a right hander and vice versa if you are a left hander</li>
<li>Try to remember the various things you have to shop for rather than carrying a shopping list along; Play memory games with your family and friends</li>
<li>Take long walks in fresh air and where there is a lot of greenery. </li>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>
<li>Meditation improves concentration and helps you focus better on what you really want to do. </li>
</ol>uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-75604052109425481502010-06-09T02:47:00.000-07:002010-06-09T02:58:39.426-07:00Anti Wrinkle Creams – Myth or Magic?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtFnyje-WD3k5QYWFe5YKv8ajnX02RRDZfBE1Ff8ln5MX2wM9iDiiap57syYHPkbXZ63maLu9Q0o5PmeajfGnbS9FpmxItBaXgklCWrIls0N09uaKDRwmS0Y135hxrgdhJyDC3YtJ2Hcw/s1600/New+Picture+(4).bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtFnyje-WD3k5QYWFe5YKv8ajnX02RRDZfBE1Ff8ln5MX2wM9iDiiap57syYHPkbXZ63maLu9Q0o5PmeajfGnbS9FpmxItBaXgklCWrIls0N09uaKDRwmS0Y135hxrgdhJyDC3YtJ2Hcw/s320/New+Picture+(4).bmp" width="232" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><strong>Where is my anti-wrinkle cream?</strong></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Seeing lines appearing on the forehead and neck can be really annoying for anyone especially those who are conscious about their looks. According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, the exposure to sun rays, habitual smoking and a poor diet are the biggest contributors to wrinkles. <br />
<br />
The only way people could get rid of their wrinkles or age spots was only by visiting a doctor not so long ago. Anti Wrinkle creams allow you to treat your problem areas in the privacy of your homes. The effect of the anti wrinkle face cream products can last anywhere from eight to ten hours so you stay fresh through out the day. But, there are some products promising you lasting or permanent results. <br />
<br />
Ads with good hype on their efficacy and magical results are seen in every medium promoting one product or another. However it is your own responsibility to look at the ingredients of the anti wrinkle face cream and make sure it is safe to use. You can use the products prescribed by your doctor or dermatologist who knows what would work for your skin type.<br />
<br />
<strong>Myths surrounding anti-wrinkle creams:</strong><br />
<br />
1. Anti wrinkle creams are used only by women – The statistics say the opposite. 50 percent of anti wrinkle cream buyers are men.<br />
<br />
2. Anti wrinkle creams give instant benefits – It would take at least 30 days with constant application of proven ingredients to see a positive result.<br />
<br />
3. No supplement of hydration needed for anti wrinkle creams with that contain hydration ingredients – Drinking plenty of water everyday is critical for any anti wrinkle cream to work or else their power is reduced to half.<br />
<br />
4. Only old people should use anti wrinkle creams – Wrong. In fact people belonging to the age group of 35 and above can benefit to retain their young looking skin that way for longer years.<br />
<br />
<strong>What is magic about anti wrinkle cream?</strong><br />
<br />
There is nothing magic as far as anti wrinkle creams are concerned. It is up to you to dispel all myths and find a suitable anti wrinkle cream. There is no magic about getting rid of wrinkles and you must understand that the process takes time. <br />
<br />
There are many reliable products with breakthrough ingredients that are highly effective available in the market though they may be expensive. New developments in skin care and anti aging fields have made it possible to retain youthful skin with the use of these creams. Natural ingredients like essential oils, vitamins and minerals and emollients are very effective in fighting wrinkles. <br />
<br />
The effective and harmless anti wrinkle ingredients were discovered through years of scientific research. Today the anti wrinkle cream is part of the most happening industry in the world.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JQLNNW?ie=UTF8&tag=eacafl-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001JQLNNW">Olay Professional Pro-X Anti-Aging Starter Protocol, 1 Kit</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=eacafl-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001JQLNNW" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-83639298304754552132010-06-08T19:46:00.000-07:002010-06-08T19:52:22.881-07:00Onions, Tomatoes and Garlic -Delicious Ways for Longevity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETuI-oMjKmk4hoPPqG2s8LEa0-GlRm1Y7y-fE9thJ9rvFdJjJKcSuFGaDT18fhTErxt0INeGjfnNodMAXbSahVReotI180PEbfVWv5WA2DLDuRZ_6HVIjVXG_HmEojAOvxVGVKfBaLzii/s1600/New+Picture+(3).bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETuI-oMjKmk4hoPPqG2s8LEa0-GlRm1Y7y-fE9thJ9rvFdJjJKcSuFGaDT18fhTErxt0INeGjfnNodMAXbSahVReotI180PEbfVWv5WA2DLDuRZ_6HVIjVXG_HmEojAOvxVGVKfBaLzii/s200/New+Picture+(3).bmp" width="200" /></a></div><br />
Onions, tomatoes and garlic are indispensible when you want to make meals spicier and tastier. The good news is, not only do these vegetables enhance taste; they are also storehouses of rich nutrients. Here is what is good about them.<br />
<br />
<div><strong>Onion</strong></div>This is the wonder vegetable than help you keep fit and young by acting as an anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal agent! <br />
<br />
<div></div>Not just that, by regular consumption of onions you help reduce risks of tuberculosis, pneumonia, obesity, asthma, influenza, sinusitis and hypertension.<br />
<br />
<div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ovfvHc0pnnd60fmQPRmadOB8SjxFVPVdYEVw5Ki3MYXCRPq1Z0k7su3b66450HE8ab3rgaR_ljJhsPSsyutj8m8VZjxWTE-k8T-vbblehO3ggPx4PjVUWNBEydDD6NexkqKJyhiCgCS2/s1600/New+Picture+(2).bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ovfvHc0pnnd60fmQPRmadOB8SjxFVPVdYEVw5Ki3MYXCRPq1Z0k7su3b66450HE8ab3rgaR_ljJhsPSsyutj8m8VZjxWTE-k8T-vbblehO3ggPx4PjVUWNBEydDD6NexkqKJyhiCgCS2/s200/New+Picture+(2).bmp" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Other little known benefits of onion are</div><ul><li>It helps in longevity </li>
<li>It helps maintain healthy eyes, nails and hair </li>
<li>Helps reduce symptoms of vertigo </li>
</ul>Onion contains Vitamins A, B and C, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, proteins and carbohydrates. the benefits.<br />
<br />
<strong>Tomato</strong><br />
As the richest natural source of lycopene, this delicious fruit/vegetable effectively helps older people remain physically and mentally fit. If you want that natural glow to you skin, add lots of tomatoes in your diet. As an excellent blood purifier, this little vegetable improves both skin texture and complexion. <br />
<br />
An effective antiseptic, tomato also helps reduce cholesterol and can also dissolve gall bladder stones. Studies have shown that in countries where tomato is a significant part of cuisine, a lesser percentage of people are susceptible to heart problems!<br />
<br />
<div></div>Tomato has in it Vitamins A, B, C and K, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and proteins.<br />
<br />
<div></div><div><strong>Garlic</strong></div>A clove of garlic a day keeps cancer away – so goes a well known health adage. It has been seen that people who consume garlic daily, whether raw or cooked, are at a lower risk for cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. <br />
<br />
In fact, a study conducted a decade ago proved that middle-aged women who consumed garlic everyday were 50% less likely to contract colon cancer! Garlic is also known to be effective against the common cold and phlegm.<br />
<br />
<div><strong>Health Tip:</strong> Boil 150 ml of water with a teaspoon of garlic paste for 10 to 15 minutes on a low flame. Cool and store it. Take one teaspoon of the mixture two-three times a day to cure the common cold and reduce phlegm.</div><br />
<div></div>Nutritive goodness of garlic is because of the presence of Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 and C, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron, zinc and magnesium. Garlic also contains carbohydrates, dietary fiber, proteins and folates.<br />
<br />
<div></div><br />
<div></div><br />
<div></div>uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-36620229104040300902010-06-08T08:36:00.000-07:002010-06-08T19:31:14.664-07:00Carrot, Pumkin, Sweet Potato can Fight Aging!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-fvaAEjMS4pB5WvxC8lArRpHwWE0KuIM0CS05cv4Vmv6JboDv7fE9ELLwegNUmAuFy1DzT8xXZWWT6177L5mcruXMUzdxGRv14ZKrY9bQOk8RsQj0-ztDkKUCjzeE3s-0Xo-fJ7hy8Gg/s1600/New+Picture.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-fvaAEjMS4pB5WvxC8lArRpHwWE0KuIM0CS05cv4Vmv6JboDv7fE9ELLwegNUmAuFy1DzT8xXZWWT6177L5mcruXMUzdxGRv14ZKrY9bQOk8RsQj0-ztDkKUCjzeE3s-0Xo-fJ7hy8Gg/s200/New+Picture.bmp" width="200" /></a></div><br />
Vegetables, like fruits , provide a lot of goodness and have excellent anti-aging properties. Given below are the virtues of a few vegetables which provide the right kind of nutrition that keeps you fit and young. <br />
<br />
<strong>Carrot </strong><br />
The carrot is like Superman fighting away the evil effects of cholesterol! Basically carrot contains Alpha carotene, Beta carotene, nitrogenous composites, gluthathione, carbohydrates and phytochemicals. Carrots are also rich in potassium, calcium and vitamins A, E, C and Bi & B2. Other minerals found in carrots are magnesium, copper, iron, sulphur, phosphorus and manganese! <br />
<br />
<div>A powerhouse of nutrients, carrot is instrumental in reducing cholesterol levels besides providing excellent nutrition for eyes and skin. Both are safeguarded to a great extent from age-related problems with regular consumption of this vegetable. </div><br />
With a high level of Vitamin A nutrient, carrot provides the necessary fiber for digestion, besides doing great things for the immune system. Beta carotene is a great anti-aging substance that is a good antioxidant and an essential factor, possibly responsible for reducing the risk of lung cancer.<br />
<br />
<div><strong>Health Tip:</strong> Carrot is more nutritious when cooked rather than when consumed raw.</div><br />
<div><strong>Sweet Potato</strong></div>The humble sweet potato is rich in nutrients and has in it naturally occurring sugars, complex carbohydrates, minerals (iron, potassium and calcium) and Vitamins (A, B6, C, and E). The iron enables maintaining good hemoglobin levels in the blood and calcium ensures preserving bone density. The complex carbohydrates provides energy for hard physical labour<br />
<br />
<div>Did you know that sweet potatoes are almost fat free? Most Vitamin E sources like vegetable oils or fruits like avocado supply the nutrient along with a good dose of fat. Sweet potato is one rare vegetable that can supply Vitamin E to your body without adding on the fat content!</div><br />
The fiber content in this vegetable decreases<br />
<ul><li>Risk of rectal cancer </li>
<li>Risk of colon cancer </li>
<li>Diverticulosis (small bulging sacs of tissue that create pressure within the colon) </li>
<li>Complaints of constipation. </li>
</ul><strong>Pumpkin</strong><br />
This vegetable supplies Vitamin A for that healthy glowing skin and sparkling eyes, Vitamin C helps keep your skin looking good while strengtheneing the immune system. The rich supplement of Vitamin E keeps your heart young and trouble free. The minerals present in this ubiquitous vegetable are niacin, potassium, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium and selenium. The fiber content in pumpkin is packed with essential nutrients. <br />
<br />
<div> </div>uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-24929202745482389522010-06-05T22:57:00.000-07:002010-06-11T04:41:00.352-07:00Is Aging Skin Your Problem? Regain Your Youthful Skin in 7 Days Flat!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMtJU_LPYSjcyUeYY935E4_-iJN2U27SdI2BXMmaAE2Ey_jIT5rc-fIVd__Iu1vXeJ09F-xj85BpOHrcyoQIvOIT3xCI7sIx1bX04_wwWMo_GBg8GqTyQi1HatidLGSPUGWy_1Q0gaH-lq/s1600/New+Picture.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMtJU_LPYSjcyUeYY935E4_-iJN2U27SdI2BXMmaAE2Ey_jIT5rc-fIVd__Iu1vXeJ09F-xj85BpOHrcyoQIvOIT3xCI7sIx1bX04_wwWMo_GBg8GqTyQi1HatidLGSPUGWy_1Q0gaH-lq/s200/New+Picture.bmp" width="200" /></a></div>Isn’t it unbearably annoying to see your aging face in the mirror and seeing your glowing youthful face in the photograph taken years ago? The process of aging is the monster that can sabotage your facial beauty.<br />
<br />
<br />
But no need to panic! It is still possible to get back and retain your glowing facial skin. It is no magic, but a practical solution that anyone can put to use.<br />
<br />
The market is overflowing with highly effective creams and lotions that you can apply on your face. Even skin specialists suggest many creams that can help you in retaining your flawless and glowing skin that defies your age. As each skin type is different you must be really careful in choosing your skincare product. As you may be aware, there is no “fits all sizes” solution here. <br />
<br />
You should know how much, how long and how to use these products to get the desired results. Though years of research and genuinely helpful and safe ingredients and highly careful processes have gone into their making, these beauty care solutions do have limitations. And beware, these products come with no guarantee of serving your purpose and yes, the danger of further damage is not ruled out.<br />
<br />
The other way is to make changes to your diet regimen and the way you protect your skin. This is a good way to retard aging by slowing down the degeneration of cells and tissues inside the body. A healthy glow of the face comes from a healthy internal system and you can ensure that by consuming foods that are beneficial for the skin and avoid that are not.<br />
<br />
This is an excellent way to protect your skin damage due to aging. You may even combine these efforts with practices like yoga and meditation to calm and serenity ingrained in your system to maintain your overall good looks. This is easier said than done as continuity holds the key here.<br />
<br />
There is the need for protecting your skin from the onslaught of harsh weather conditions and exposure to direct sunlight or unsuitable and unhealthy environment for the health of your skin.<br />
<br />
You may be taking all the precautions of not exposing your skin to direct sunlight and harsh atmosphere by wearing hats and sunscreen etc. You can apply cold packs and wash your face as often as possible to get rid of grime. This too is limited when it comes to practicality.<br />
<br />
The next question is how much time you can afford to spend for your beauty care regimen. Most people put the blame on the time factor for not taking proper care of their skin especially the facial skin. The competitive world robs us of the very valuable time to spend on things close to our hearts.<br />
<br />
Now where do all the above factors lead us to? I said there is a way – that anyone can have young, healthy and glowing skin.<br />
<br />
No, it’s not surgery. Not even a cream or a lotion!<br />
<br />
Yes, you guessed it right! Facial Exercise is the easiest, fastest and only solution that suits one and all irrespective of your skin color or type. It requires just 30 minutes a day for doing these facial exercises. You will see the delightful difference in only 7 days.<br />
<br />
Curious? Get <a href="http://www.antiagingbazaar.info/">” Facial Gymnastics” </a>and see for yourself.uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-22751452744317136222010-06-05T22:40:00.000-07:002010-06-05T22:41:40.489-07:00Best Anti-Aging TherapyDo you want to know what the best anti-aging therapy is? Firstly let us see what aging is all about. Aging brings along with it skin deterioration, weakening of muscles, increased mental anxiety and several health problems. What if all these problems have only one solution? It does! And the answer to all these problems is Yoga!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0EyMrOOo_-3NJlpoz8T_XqCd12rYoNYNytC5ctzKNT8qTIUot_rEfgdadEGaKmFn0giQiQZ4QrfzvpCrXDTlpRDVS3y_ZYCTziqK9e9IVBgDfVo1t2kw2pifzMpQW0FpFo8p3oZppQEu/s1600/New+Picture+(1).bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0EyMrOOo_-3NJlpoz8T_XqCd12rYoNYNytC5ctzKNT8qTIUot_rEfgdadEGaKmFn0giQiQZ4QrfzvpCrXDTlpRDVS3y_ZYCTziqK9e9IVBgDfVo1t2kw2pifzMpQW0FpFo8p3oZppQEu/s320/New+Picture+(1).bmp" /></a></div>Yoga is the ancient system of relaxation, healing and exercise. Yoga in short is the unification of the soul, the mind and the body. It is an exercise that increases flexibility and general health of a person. <br />
<br />
Here are some reasons why you should opt for yoga<br />
<br />
• Yoga ameliorates the feeble body postures<br />
<br />
• Strengthens abdominal muscles<br />
<br />
• Increases flexibility of the spine and efficiency of loose muscles<br />
<br />
• Rejuvenates the mind; at old age, the mind is anxious and even a small problem can be worrisome<br />
<br />
• Yoga helps in making a person feel positive, enthusiastic, confident and relaxed. <br />
<br />
From a common cold to a life threatening diseases like cancer, Yoga helps in providing resistance to the body.<br />
<br />
Moreover, yoga provides the face with a natural face lift and reduces wrinkles, as the inverted positions in yoga firms up the skin.<br />
<br />
These inverted positions also retard graying of hair! Increased blood supply to the hair follicles in the scalp, due to yoga postures, reverts graying of hair. <br />
<br />
Yoga also provides a lot of benefits to internal organs, brain, spine and glands giving you a longer and healthier life. Be it hearing, vision or concentration, yoga helps maintain its efficacy!<br />
<br />
There is a famous saying in yoga philosophy that a man’s age is determined by the flexibility of his muscles rather than amount of years he lived. Ageing is inevitable, but the art is to postpone it in the best manner- and what better means could we recommend than yoga?uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-53991980148733274912010-06-05T11:33:00.000-07:002010-06-05T11:33:35.396-07:0030 Minutes to a Younger You!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEaiS3CvwumKmpthyYvTLibeTQXMwO-5tOWVs4RXjGQPh6UslI9IDQ-EgTxz-HBhl97dp4sTnD3m1LZqnBBWzpZkSUcGSHLGCyf8i1YxGiMQuEsl_6rkJkItylK7dB7AncYicVSvymrLX0/s1600/New+Picture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEaiS3CvwumKmpthyYvTLibeTQXMwO-5tOWVs4RXjGQPh6UslI9IDQ-EgTxz-HBhl97dp4sTnD3m1LZqnBBWzpZkSUcGSHLGCyf8i1YxGiMQuEsl_6rkJkItylK7dB7AncYicVSvymrLX0/s200/New+Picture.png" width="200" /></a></div><br />
It is true! Just 30 minutes of exercise a day can make you feel much younger and healthier. A consistent daily routine of exercise can actually slow down the aging process! There are some specific exercises that can stop the aging clock!<br />
<br />
The benefits of exercising are innumerable, and I am sure you know that only too well! Yet I will list some of the benefits here. Exercise<br />
<br />
• Provides resistance to diseases<br />
<br />
• Provides relief from stress and tension<br />
<br />
• Gives relief from joint and back pains<br />
<br />
• Rejuvenates the skin and prevents sagging of skin<br />
<br />
• Helps in giving better posture and balance and decreases the chances of rheumatoid arthritis.<br />
<br />
There are basically 3 types of exercises for anti-aging-<br />
<br />
<strong>Strength building:</strong> It type of exercise gives your muscles and bones sturdiness. This also lessons the chances of a incapacitating injury. <br />
<br />
<strong>Cardiovascular:</strong> These exercises are for a healthy heart. Brisk walks, aerobics, jogging and other exercises increase the heart rates leading to a healthier lifestyle. <br />
<br />
<strong>Flexibility:</strong> This is maybe the most important type of exercise for anti-aging, as it increases blood circulation and gives out serotonin. This chemical is a necessity for the overall welfare of the body.<br />
<br />
The exercise does not have to rigorous and exhausting. A simple walk or gardening can do the job. A regular walking routine can give you more energy and make you healthier.<br />
<br />
A research showed evidence that golf players lived longer than non golf players. Thus golf can be played for increasing life expectancy.<br />
<br />
But over exercising can counter the benefits and even turn harmful. A study has revealed that the burning up of more than 3500 calories a day increases harmful effects of free radicals and cellular oxidation. Further, it can cause depression and sleeplessness. <br />
<br />
Inactivity in old age is possibly the biggest cause of aging. Exercise and an active lifestyle can help you look younger and most importantly, feel younger!uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-27816835692034758102010-05-27T07:53:00.000-07:002010-05-27T07:56:38.610-07:00Hair Dy(e)ing?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvgUogwaf2bxK6hisOa_fQ9ZmOtIgh0wXYQoX9LxKrNQcHiy-ArASYev5K_C0SYpg21I8VFeE59uocqDGt7wyvs9GmDGQ76vkjDQpY4mvW5200FFbSjJezWnI90gHJjvUV7lWv1Yp0c-T/s1600/New+Picture+(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; cssfloat: right; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvgUogwaf2bxK6hisOa_fQ9ZmOtIgh0wXYQoX9LxKrNQcHiy-ArASYev5K_C0SYpg21I8VFeE59uocqDGt7wyvs9GmDGQ76vkjDQpY4mvW5200FFbSjJezWnI90gHJjvUV7lWv1Yp0c-T/s200/New+Picture+(1).png" width="144" />hair </a></div>It was Eugene Schueller, founder L’Oreal who is credited with the manufacture of the first artificial hair dye. <br />
<br />
After that there have been hundreds of products that can change your hair color. The old could look younger by camouflaging the grayness, the young could look different the blond becoming a brunette and vice versa. <br />
<br />
Synthetic hair dyes essentially remove, substitute or camouflage pigments that are found inside the normal hair shaft.<br />
<br />
There are different kinds of dyes, temporary, semi permanent and permanent. Temporary dyes do not permeate into the inner layers of the scalp and can be removed with one shampoo wash. <br />
<br />
Semi permanent hair dyes partially penetrate into the cuticle layer and so the artificial color stays on until you have shampooed your hair four or five times. <br />
<br />
Permanent hair dyes allow the chemical ingredients to reach deep into the scalp through follicles, by means of which the cortex is reached and the color of the melamine lightens, changing the color of the hair. <br />
<br />
There are also products available that can bleach or lighten the color of the hair. <br />
<br />
However, all these synthetic dyes have several additives that may or may not suit your scalp. For instance, Paraphenylenediamine (PPD), an ingredient found in permanent hair dyes, (because it lends a natural look to the dye) may cause swelling and redness of the face and scalp for those who are allergic to it. <br />
<br />
Allergic reaction to dyes or prolonged use of dyes can lead to several adverse symptoms like<br />
<br />
a. Permanent discoloration of the hair<br />
<br />
b. Irritation and itching on the scalp<br />
<br />
c. Breaking of the hairs<br />
<br />
d. Some studies also point to a link between synthetic dyes and various forms of cancer. In fact the studies indicate that consistent use of synthetic hair dye increases the risk of blood cancer <br />
<br />
It makes sense if you can dye your hair out of natural ingredients to keep it healthy, shining and looking young! Here are some tips for covering the grey naturally<br />
<br />
Make a decoction using (1) a cup of water (2) a teaspoon of tea powder (3) 4/5 leaves of the hibiscus plant. Boil well and filter. To the water add pure henna powder until a thick paste is made. <br />
<br />
After six hours, apply the paste on the hair evenly. Wash the henna off the hair using a very mild shampoo.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://9cc99qjnfjx2bqlghrre-cmxpz.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">How to Stop Your Hair Loss &<br />
Grow Back Your Hair - Naturally!</a>uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-4395122958544805392010-05-26T11:42:00.000-07:002010-05-28T07:28:08.105-07:0011 Best Tips for a Glowing Skin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8PNYCVhWG9Quc-mLdPa6ulq2MXLd2xj-c5KwnsyPvcBWTM-0XClXS7M57qbjeg-TgaUlRtGDa6n1OH4KtAPmP1aZveQuRboAHiegiNnS6srD0h4ZcU3zthPLVg9LD33F9XYijmZSHI4T5/s1600/New+Picture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8PNYCVhWG9Quc-mLdPa6ulq2MXLd2xj-c5KwnsyPvcBWTM-0XClXS7M57qbjeg-TgaUlRtGDa6n1OH4KtAPmP1aZveQuRboAHiegiNnS6srD0h4ZcU3zthPLVg9LD33F9XYijmZSHI4T5/s200/New+Picture.png" width="200" /></a></div>Skin it the largest organ in the body and like other organs we need to take adequate care of it to keep it healthy and glowing. Any type of skin care routine starts with cleaning the skin.<br />
<br />
<b>Cleansing</b><br />
The simplest cleaning routine is washing with mild soap and water. Skin should be washed gently and moisturized regularly. There are different skin types and which determine how, how much and how often the cleansing routine should be followed. Most people clean their skins 2-3 times a day. If the skin is oily the cleansing routine should be done 4-5 times a day to wash away the dirt and unclog the pores.<br />
<br />
People with dry skins should avoid using harsh cleansers and soaps which will have a drying effect on the skin. They need to use oil based cleansers instead of soap. Combination skins need cleansers with a balancing formula for avoiding moisture loss.<br />
<br />
<b>The Best Tips</b><br />
<ol><li>• A face mask of egg and honey gently removes tan from your face</li>
<li>• Cucumber juice mixed with milk can be used as a cleanser</li>
<li>• For a oily skin, cut a lemon and apply the juice over your face. Leave it for 20 minutes before washing off with cold water</li>
<li>• Mix honey and milk and apply it on your face for 15 minutes. It will make your skin glow</li>
<li>Apply buttermilk on skin for 15 minutes to soak up the excess oil.</li>
<li>• Carrot juices , if applied daily on the skin will lighten blemishes</li>
<li>• Orange Peels mixed with milk act as a natural bleaching agent. Apply for 25 minutes and wash it off</li>
<li>• Sandalwood paste if applied everyday on the skin will make it glow.</li>
<li>• Mash a banana/papaya and apply the paste on your face for 20 minutes to make your skin glow</li>
<li>• Use olive oil as a moisturizer. It can be also used on a sunburn.</li>
<li>• Cotton pads dipped in chilled cucumber juice will reduce dark circles under the eyes.</li>
</ol><br />
Foods rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A , Vitamin D and anti-oxidants such as tomatoes, oranges, lemons, papaya, broccoli, Amla (Indian gooseberry) will provide the nutrients required to make your skin glow and free from wrinkles.<br />
<br />
Apart from the above mentioned tips, protect your skin from the ultra-violet rays of the sun by using creams/lotions with Sun Protection Factor (SPF). UV rays will make your skin age faster causing wrinkles. Drink plenty of water (8-10 glasses per day) and fresh fruit juices. Avoid carbonated drinks. Sleep for a minimum of 8 hours. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Following these simple guidelines reward you with a permanently glowing skin!uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-40388466023507434972010-05-24T20:07:00.000-07:002010-05-24T20:09:35.516-07:00Why does it seem like Celebrities don’t Age?Have you ever wondered about this question before? Have you wondered why celebrities have wrinkleless faces? They may call it power yoga or a healthy lifestyle but here’s your real answer – Botox.<br /><br />Botox or botulinum toxin A is used in weakening the muscles which form wrinkles. In today’s time people use it to write off the crow’s feet, wrinkles and frown lines. The insertion of this toxin to the muscles paralyzes these muscles resulting in lesser contractions which in turn give a youthful appearance. The results can be seen for 3 to 6 months and the treatment can be done till the age of 65.<br /><br />Botox treatments are physician-administered, uncomplicated and non-surgical. In fact it has been permitted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the only approval for its type in the US<br /><br />The questions which arise about Botox treatments are- Does our face look natural after the procedure? Does it work? Can the treatment be stopped abruptly? Does it have side effects? … and so on<br /><br />Let us try to answer some-<br /><br />Firstly botox doesn’t drastically change your facial expressions. You can still look surprised or frown, just like you did before!<br />In a survey conducted nearly 90% people said they saw a reduction in wrinkles after the treatment. However this doesn’t happen in every case.<br />Yes, the treatment can be stopped after a session or two. The only difference is that the wrinkles will be back.<br />Like every other artificial procedure this too has wide ranging side effects like-<br />Swelling, numbness, redness, pain in the injected areas<br />Headaches, allergic reactions due to Botox<br />Respiratory infections and drooping of eyebrows and eyelids<br />Sometimes the consequences can be hazardous also. In case of overdose or a wrong a muscle getting injected, seek medical help immediately.<br /><br />It is advisable to visit a well qualified health care professional and get a clear picture of what the procedure entails, before you opt for the procedure<br /><br />Trying to slow down the aging process is a challenge. Everyone wants to look young. But those who do it in a healthy and sustaining manner are the real winners.<br /><br />Be well informed before you you do anything your face – Just educate yourself !<br /><br /><br />Visit the <a href = "http://www.antiagingbazaar.info"> Facial Gymnastics </a> web page to get an equally fine face lift without surgery and that too in seven days!!uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009469951992722354.post-84403964786279603072010-05-24T03:37:00.000-07:002010-05-24T03:39:19.657-07:00Anti Aging - Beyond Creams or Cosmetic SurgeryAre skin firming creams and cosmetic surgery (plastic surgery) the only solutions to stop aging?<br /><br />When it comes to aging you think about the time you spent in the sun with no sunscreen as a kid, those late night parties as young adults. Later years of never ending nights spent worrying about careers, family and financial issues along with life’s trial and tribulations wreak havoc on your skin and general health that reflects on your appearance. Suddenly you realize the need to exploring the ways and methods of stopping those annoying signs of aging in the hope of combating ‘Mother Nature’.<br /><br />You begin with applying Anti ageing creams and go through a long process of finding the right product by making your skin a testing ground for every product that someone recommends. Some impatient souls might consider undergoing a plastic surgery if you are not worried about the cost as this is seen as a popular method of defying age.<br /><br />However there are various other ancient therapies like Ayurveda and modern treatments that effectively reduce the effects of aging. These therapies provide natural supplements to correct the deficiencies through lifestyle changes such as proper dieting, avoiding fat-rich foods, taking adequate rest, exercising regularly. You can also chose from a variety of conditioning therapies like spa, massage, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and acupuncture.<br /><br />Home remedies using face packs, scrubs and the more advanced and sophisticated facials using special preparations by trained beauticians also help in fighting aging to some extent. They involve the use of medicinal herbs and natural supplements such as Aloe Vera, sandalwood paste, lemon, jojoba oil, fagus, silvatica extract, lecithin, niacinamide etc. They are rich in antioxidants that rejuvenate the skin, reduce free radical hits, remove dead cells and minimize cellular damage and formation of abnormal cells.<br /><br />The truth is there is no overnight magic solution in anti aging. Here are some indirect ways in which you can benefit in keeping the skin ageless: <br /><br /><strong>Proper Diet</strong><br />Low calorie diet with a balance of all nutrients with plenty of water intake is the ideal menu for all. Raw food rich in vitamins and minerals act as rich sources of anti aging agents.<br /><br /><strong>Exercise<br /></strong>Regular exercise keeps you fit and stress free, and thus reducing your aging process.<br /><br /><strong>Restful Sleep</strong><br />No anti aging or beauty regimen is complete or effective without a disciplined lifestyle of adequate restful sleep. <br /><br /><strong>Meditation</strong><br />Meditation and yoga are beneficial for anti aging in terms of pacifying the mind and nervous system and promoting the supply of oxygen to the cells and improving blood circulation.<br /><br />Environmental factors and stress further contribute to the aging process. While you cannot entirely escape aging, you can definitely slow down the aging process by limiting the damage to your skin.uwiniwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107648750050531535noreply@blogger.com0