Healthy summer diet

1. Water is the best option to quench thirst: It is a key ingredient in keeping the body cool. With high humidity levels, sweat will not evaporate quickly. This prevents the body from releasing heat in an efficient manner. This is why it is necessary to hydrate and drink water, even when you are not thirsty. Increase water intake regardless of your activity levels.

2. Avoid caffeinated or carbonated beverages and those high in sugar: All these drinks contain preservatives, colours and sugars. They are acidic in nature and act as diuretics. They cause loss of fluids through urine. Many soft drinks contain diluted phosphoric acid, which damages the inner lining of the digestive tract and, therefore, affects its functions. An excessive intake of soft drinks increases phosphorous levels in the blood. This separates calcium from the bones and moves it into the blood.

3. Do not drink very chilled liquids: They do not really help cool you down in summers, though they make you cool for some time. Drinking really cold liquids when feeling hot may lead to a slight constriction of the blood vessels in the skin and decrease heat loss, which is not advisable when trying to cool down.

4. Limit all strenuous activity.

5. Eat light, nutritious and non-fatty meals.

6. Reduce intake of heaty vegetables and fruits, like spinach, radish, hot peppers, onions, garlic, beetroot, pineapple, grapefruit and ripe mangoes (if you cannot resist mangoes, soak them overnight in water).

7. Minimise the intake of dried fruits. Increase the intake of fresh fruit.

8. Use sabza (tulsi seeds) in your drinks -- this has very cooling effect on the body.

9. Include lots of fruits and vegetables in the form of salads and fresh juices, preferably without sugar, in your diet.

10. Drink lemon juice, coconut water and thin buttermilk, to replenish the fluids that are lost in sweat.

11. Avoid sugary foods, especially honey and molasses, and stick to natural sugars available from fruits and veggies.

12. Minimise the intake of hot, spicy foods and extremely salty foods. The body retains salt in the organic form found in fruits and veggies; the inorganic salt, meanwhile, is digested and needs to be thrown out of the body.

13. Cut the intake of fried foods, like vadas, samosas, chips, bhajias, farsans, etc. Fat has a thermal effect.

14. Maintain good hygiene levels: Since the sultry heat of summer increases with each degree rise in the mercury, by rooting ourselves to nature's provision of healthful food choices we can experience the bloom of our health and vitality.

Removing Unwanted or selected Items from the RUN Menu

n Windows environment the Run prompt is the shortcut key to access mostly computer programs. You can open the lot of computer programs very quickly using Run command, that is why mostly computer professional love to using Run prompt. But if you want to clear the unwanted or selected search items from Run Menu, you must edit the registry of windows and be careful to work with computer registry.

 

Follow the given steps to clear the history Menu.

 

·         First click on Start button then type Regedit in Run option.

·         In Registry Editor go to Edit (Shortcut Ctrl+F) then Find to search the word RUNMRU.

·         In right panel delete the unwanted items using right click on that item then delete.

·         Now close the registry editor and restart your computer after any changes to go into effect.

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The Decision !! 
Manmohan to Sonia: 
                   
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Ek teer se kitne nishaane 
1.        Expensive petrol will help solve the problem of traffic jams 
2.        Drink and drive should not be a problem now. After all how many will be able to afford alcohol and petrol on the same day? 
3.        Petrol Hike by Rs 7.50? Aur karo Santa Banta ke jokes. Dekha Sardar ka Revenge 
4.        We have the world's cheapest car and the world's costliest petrol. Record ban gaya 
5.        Sign board at #Petrol pump: Buy Petrol worth Rs. 20,000 and get a TATA nano absolutely free. (Scheme for aam admi he can get car now with petrol)

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The Decision !!
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Aaj kuch tufani kartein hai......
Ek teer se kitne nishaane
1.        Expensive petrol will help solve the problem of traffic jams
2.        Drink and drive should not be a problem now. After all how many will be able to afford alcohol and petrol on the same day?
3.        Petrol Hike by Rs 7.50? Aur karo Santa Banta ke jokes. Dekha Sardar ka Revenge
4.        We have the world's cheapest car and the world's costliest petrol. Record ban gaya
5.        Sign board at #Petrol pump: Buy Petrol worth Rs. 20,000 and get a TATA nano absolutely free. (Scheme for aam admi he can get car now with petrol)

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Dr Hinohara's Perspective

Dr Hinohara,s Perspective

In case you have not read about him or his thinking, this is an interesting forward:
 

At the age of 97 years, Shigeaki Hinohara is one of the world's longest-serving physicians and educators. Hinohara's magic touch is legendary: Since 1941 he has been healing patients at St. Luke's International Hospital in Tokyo and teaching at St. Luke's College of Nursing.
 
After World War II, he envisioned a world-class hospital and college springing from the ruins of Tokyo; thanks to his pioneering spirit and business savvy, the doctor turned these institutions into the nation's top medical facility and nursing school. Today he serves as chairman of the board of trustees at both organizations.
 
Always willing to try new things, he has published around 150 books since his 75th birthday, including one "Living Long, Living Good" that has sold more than 1.2 million copies. As the founder of the New Elderly Movement, Hinohara encourages others to live a long and happy life, a quest in which no role model is better than the doctor himself.
 
Here are some of his views:

Energy comes from feeling good, not from eating well or sleeping a lot. We all remember how as children, when we were having fun, we often forgot to eat or sleep. I believe that we can keep that attitude as adults, too. It's best not to tire the body with too many rules such as lunchtime and bedtime.

All people who live long regardless of nationality, race or gender share one thing in common: None are overweight.  For breakfast I drink coffee, a glass of milk and some orange juice with a tablespoon of olive oil in it. Olive oil is great for the arteries and keeps my skin healthy. Lunch is milk and a few cookies, or nothing when I am too busy to eat. I never get hungry because I focus on my work. Dinner is veggies, a bit of fish and rice, and, twice a week, 100 grams of lean meat.

Always plan ahead. My schedule book is already full until 2014, with lectures and my usual hospital work. In 2016 I'll have some fun, though: I plan to attend the Tokyo Olympics!

There is no need to ever retire, but if one must, it should be a lot later than 65. The current retirement age was set at 65, half a century ago, when the average life-expectancy in Japan was 68 years and only 125 Japanese were over 100 years old. Today, Japanese women live to be around 86 and men 80, and we have 36,000 centenarians in our country. In 20 years we will have about 50,000 people over the age of 100.

Share what you know. I give 150 lectures a year, some for 100 elementary-school children, others for 4,500 business people. I usually speak for 60 to 90 minutes, standing, to stay strong.

Music and animal therapy. When a doctor recommends you take a test or have some surgery, ask whether the doctor would suggest that his or her spouse or children go through such a procedure. Contrary to popular belief, doctors can't cure everyone. So why cause unnecessary pain with surgery? I think music and animal therapy can help more than most doctors imagine.

To stay healthy, always take the stairs and carry your own stuff. I take two stairs at a time, to get my muscles moving.

Pain is mysterious, and having fun is the best way to forget it. If a child has a toothache, and you start playing a game together, he or she immediately forgets the pain. Hospitals must cater to the basic need of patients: We all want to have fun. At St. Luke's we have music and animal therapies, and art classes.

Don't be crazy about amassing material things. Remember: You don't know when your number is up, and you can't take it with you to the next place.

Hospitals must be designed and prepared for major disasters, and they must accept every patient who appears at their doors. We designed St. Luke's so we can operate anywhere: in the basement, in the corridors, in the chapel. Most people thought I was crazy to prepare for a catastrophe, but on March 20, 1995, I was unfortunately proven right when members of the Aum Shinrikyu religious cult launched a terrorist attack in the Tokyo subway. We accepted 740 victims and in two hours figured out that it was sarin gas that had hit them. Sadly we lost one person, but we saved 739 lives.

Science alone can't cure or help people. Science lumps us all together, but illness is individual. Each person is unique, and diseases are connected to their hearts. To know the illness and help people, we need liberal and visual arts, not just medical ones.

Learn from life's incidents. On March 31, 1970, when I was 59 years old, I boarded the Yodogo, a flight from Tokyo to Fukuoka. It was a beautiful sunny morning, and as Mount Fuji came into sight, the plane was hijacked by the Japanese Communist League-Red Army Faction. I spent the next four days handcuffed to my seat in 40-degree heat. As a doctor, I looked at it all as an experiment and was amazed at how the body slowed down in a crisis.

Find a role model and aim to achieve even more than they could ever do. My father went to the United States in 1900 to study at Duke University in North Carolina. He was a pioneer and one of my heroes. Later I found a few more life guides, and when I am stuck, I ask myself how they would deal with the problem.

Retirement and contribution to society. It is wonderful to live long. Until one is 60 years old, it is easy to work for one's family and to achieve one's goals. But in our later years, we should strive to contribute to society. Since the age of 65, I have worked as a volunteer. I still put in 18 hours seven days a week and love every minute of it.

 

Benefits of oiling hair

Benefits of oiling hair

 ·          Hot oil treatments are perfect for those suffering from dry scalp conditions like dandruff. However, they are only a temporary fix and must be done regularly to gain benefits.

 

 ·          Those with curly hair need a moisture boost and oiling provides a protective layer against damage such as split ends and reduces frizz leaving the hair soft and supple.

 

 ·          One of the time-tested solutions for hair loss is an oil massage. You can use almond oil, olive oil, coconut oil or even olive. Just ensure that the oil is warm when you apply it as warm oil works on the hair roots faster.

 

 ·          Steaming the hair after applying oil helps to rejuvenate the scalp and stimulate circulation. Take a towel, dip it in hot water, squeeze the excess water and wrap around the head like a turban. Repeat the process. This will help open the pores and allow the oil to penetrate inside the scalp promoting hair growth.

 

 ·          A well-performed scalp massage can increase the blood circulation to the hair follicles, decrease tension, condition the scalp, and improve the strength of the hair roots. The pressure applied by a massage warms the skin and opens up blood vessels to increase blood flow.

·          If you have brittle hair that is prone to breakage you can use almond oil to nourish the hair shaft and skin. Those suffering from thinning hair can opt for coconut oil. Coconut oil slows down the hair shedding process.

Summer Skin Care

Sunshine, heat, humidity, and chlorine can do a number on summer skin. For one thing, the sun's rays are particularly strong, so the chances of developing wrinkles, age spots — or even worse, skin cancer — increase. Plus, higher heat and humidity mean more rashes, breakouts, and clogged pores, while chlorine dries out your skin (and your hair!) Hey, don't let these potential downers rain on your summer parade. Follow these summer skin tactics and you'll be good to glow.

 

Don't skip the moisturizer: Your skin may be less dry these days, but don't banish that moisturizer. Instead, switch to lighter, water-based formulas for both face and body, and swap your heavy eye cream for a lighter serum.

 

Slather on the sunscreen: Choose products that provide broad-spectrum protection (they block both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays) with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 15. Apply sunscreen liberally (at least a one-ounce shot-glass-size amount) before you go outside; reapply every two hours and always after swimming. And don't let those clouds fool you — apply sunscreen every single day!

 

Bring on the balm: Lips are susceptible to skin cancer too, so be sure to wear a broad-spectrum sun-protective lip balm with an SPF of at least 15 to keep lips sun-safe and supple.

 

Switch to summer makeup: Trade liquid foundation for a lighter, mineral-based powder with a minimum SPF of 15. Skip the creamy blush and instead go for a natural-looking glow with a touch of bronzing powder. Use waterproof mascara for streak-free swimming, and ditch that lipstick for a dab of tinted gloss.

 

Don sun-protective clothing: No need to cover up head to toe, but do consider a long-sleeved shirt, wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses at the beach, at least for part of the day. Remember, tightly woven, darker fabrics are better sun blockers than lightweight, light-hued fabrics, or try clothing especially made for sun protection.

 

Exfoliate regularly: Sun, sand, sweat, and sunscreen only increase the amount of dead skin cells that build up on your face and body. Slough them off with an exfoliating scrub or loofah a few times each week. (A beautiful bonus: Exfoliating will also help your self-tanner go on more evenly and prevent streaking.)

 

Head off heat rash: High temps and humidity may mean heat rash, especially if you're overdressed or prone to sweating a lot. Do your best to keep cool and stay dry, and avoid wearing clothes that rub or irritate your skin. A mild heat rash should go away on its own, but if it's accompanied by swelling, oozing, dizziness, nausea, or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention ASAP, since those symptoms may be signs of an infection or a more serious heat-related illness.

 

Prevent rosacea: This common skin condition can be exacerbated by heat, causing your face to swell, get red, and break out in little pimples. If you're prone to rosacea, seek refuge in air-conditioning, wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothes, and keep cool by taking cold showers, misting yourself with a spray bottle, and drinking plenty of cold water.

 

Use these simple strategies for skin care in summer and you'll have the best-looking and the healthiest skin.

Ear Pain Remedy

Ear pain is a very common decease and can occur due to different reasons and it is a very irritating decease. It is common in children and adults and may be due to infection, tonsillitis, sinus infection mumps, tooth infection, etc. Ear can be effected due to the cold weather, very loud sound and traveling also. But the common causes of ear ache are impacted ear wax and ear infection. There are so many ear pain remedies which are useful for all ages. Out of them a few ear pain remedies are given below.

• Just use a liquid pillow for relief. Take a hot water bag or a bottle and keep it wrapped in a towel, on the pillow. Hold the aching ear on that pillow when sleeping.
• Mix water and white vinegar with equal amount and drop it into the ear through eyedropper with a cotton swab. This is an effective ear pain remedy.
• Medicines like ibuprofen and acetaminophen can reduce ear pain.
• A best ear pain remedy is that drop some hydrogen peroxide in to the ear.
• The ear pain which is caused by travelling thought airplanes can be controlled by chewing a gum or some sweet candy when flight is going to take off and at the time landing. The chewing activity will help the muscular movement and it will balance the pressure in ear.
• Please hold a warm pressure against the place where pain is felt in the ear. Just dip a towel in hot water, then squeeze the water off and hold it on the ear. The heat getting from the towel will be giving a quick pain relief. It is also an ear pain remedy

Yoga Tips

· The time most suitable for Yoga is in the morning before breakfast when the mind is calm and fresh and the movements can be done with ease and vitality.

· The most important things you'll need to get started - as they say - are a big heart and a small ego.

· A person must seek a place of quietude, which is well ventilated, free from dust, insects, unpleasant smell, draught, and moisture. There should be no distraction whatsoever.

· You must empty your bowels and bladder, clean your nostrils and throat of all mucus, consume a glass of lukewarm water and then begin the exercises after 15 minutes.

· Always remember that you should begin with the easy postures and then proceed to the difficult ones. One must follow the graded steps of Yoga.

· In the beginning, all movements should be practiced lightly and you must cease to go further if fatigue shows.

· Yoga must pep up and not impart weariness and despondency.

· Periods of relaxation are advisable if a particular exercise proves to be tiring.

· Yoga trainers recommend a balanced diet (sattwik). There should be an interval of 4 hours between meals.

· The ratio for the composition of meals should be:

§ grains and cereals 30% of the calorific value

§ dairy products 20%

§ vegetables and roots 25%

§ fruits and honey 20%

§ nuts remaining 5%

· Regarding the quantity of food, it should be moderate (mitahara), only that which satisfies one's appetite.

· One should avoid overeating, fasting or eating once a day. Stale or non-nutritious food, you know, is harmful.

· The clothing should be loose and as scanty as possible, because maximum amount of the skin should be exposed to air.

· Form-fitting cotton/Lycra pants and shirts are the best.

· The breathing should be long and deep. The mouth should be closed and inhale and exhale only through the nose.

· Always take a mat of kusa or any other grass or hay for sitting postures.

· For lying postures use a woolen carpet, and spread a clean sheet over it.

· You can check out some other commercial Yoga accessories, like Yoga belt, foam blocks, Yoga pillows and rubber mats.

Summer Skin Care

Sunshine, heat, humidity, and chlorine can do a number on summer skin. For one thing, the sun's rays are particularly strong, so the chances of developing wrinkles, age spots — or even worse, skin cancer — increase. Plus, higher heat and humidity mean more rashes, breakouts, and clogged pores, while chlorine dries out your skin (and your hair!) Hey, don't let these potential downers rain on your summer parade. Follow these summer skin tactics and you'll be good to glow.

 

Don't skip the moisturizer: Your skin may be less dry these days, but don't banish that moisturizer. Instead, switch to lighter, water-based formulas for both face and body, and swap your heavy eye cream for a lighter serum.

 

Slather on the sunscreen: Choose products that provide broad-spectrum protection (they block both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays) with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 15. Apply sunscreen liberally (at least a one-ounce shot-glass-size amount) before you go outside; reapply every two hours and always after swimming. And don't let those clouds fool you — apply sunscreen every single day!

 

Bring on the balm: Lips are susceptible to skin cancer too, so be sure to wear a broad-spectrum sun-protective lip balm with an SPF of at least 15 to keep lips sun-safe and supple.

 

Switch to summer makeup: Trade liquid foundation for a lighter, mineral-based powder with a minimum SPF of 15. Skip the creamy blush and instead go for a natural-looking glow with a touch of bronzing powder. Use waterproof mascara for streak-free swimming, and ditch that lipstick for a dab of tinted gloss.

 

Don sun-protective clothing: No need to cover up head to toe, but do consider a long-sleeved shirt, wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses at the beach, at least for part of the day. Remember, tightly woven, darker fabrics are better sun blockers than lightweight, light-hued fabrics, or try clothing especially made for sun protection.

 

Exfoliate regularly: Sun, sand, sweat, and sunscreen only increase the amount of dead skin cells that build up on your face and body. Slough them off with an exfoliating scrub or loofah a few times each week. (A beautiful bonus: Exfoliating will also help your self-tanner go on more evenly and prevent streaking.)

 

Head off heat rash: High temps and humidity may mean heat rash, especially if you're overdressed or prone to sweating a lot. Do your best to keep cool and stay dry, and avoid wearing clothes that rub or irritate your skin. A mild heat rash should go away on its own, but if it's accompanied by swelling, oozing, dizziness, nausea, or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention ASAP, since those symptoms may be signs of an infection or a more serious heat-related illness.

 

Prevent rosacea: This common skin condition can be exacerbated by heat, causing your face to swell, get red, and break out in little pimples. If you're prone to rosacea, seek refuge in air-conditioning, wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothes, and keep cool by taking cold showers, misting yourself with a spray bottle, and drinking plenty of cold water.

 

Use these simple strategies for skin care in summer and you'll have the best-looking and the healthiest skin.

Health Tips: Dandruff

In the present scenario dandruff is quite a common problem among people. It could appear because of excessive exposure to cold or heat. It could also arise because of stress, chronic constipation, fatigue, using various hair style products, pollution etc.

 

Dandruff is also popularly known as Pityriasis simplex capillitii as well as scurf. Because dandruff flakes develop over the scalp, which becomes quite embarrassing for us some remedies for dandruff:

 

ü  Soak a tsp of fenugreek seeds in a cup of water (overnight). Drain the water in the morning & make a fine paste of the seeds. Use it over your affected scalp & allow it to stay for almost 30 minutes. Now use hot water to clean it thoroughly.

ü  You can also use fresh Aloe Vera gel over your scalp. Let it stay for almost 30-40 minutes & then wash it thoroughly.

ü  Take 4-5 tbsp of wheat germ oil (hot) & massage it thoroughly over your scalp. Now use a warm towel to wrap your head & let it stay for almost 30-40 minutes. Now use water to wash it well.

ü  One of the options to get rid of dandruff is tea tree oil. It has anti-fungal properties, which helps to remove the dandruff.  Add a few drops of tea tree oil into your hair oil & massage it well over your affected scalp.

ü  Take the coconut oil & heat it gently. Now massage it over your scalp. Allow it to stay overnight & wash your hair well in the morning. You can do this thrice in a week to get the best result.

ü  Prepare a mixture with 3 parts of water along with 2 parts of cider vinegar. After applying shampoo & rinsing it well, use the mixture for the ultimate wash.

ü  After washing your water take a mug of water & pour a tsp of lime juice into it. Now use the mixture for the ultimate wash for your hair.

ü  Instead of coconut oil you can also use the olive oil to massage your hair & let it stay overnight. Wash your hair thoroughly in the morning.

ü  Beat a ½ cup of yoghurt well & then apply it well over your scalp. Let it stay for almost 30 minutes & then use hot water to wash it well.

ü  Make a mixture of amla juice as well as lime juice (same quantity). Use it over your scalp & let it stay overnight. In the morning wash your hair thoroughly.

ü  Prepare a mixture of fresh lime juice (1 lime), ground black pepper (10 grams) & milk (1/4 cup). Mix it well & gently massage it on your scalp. Keep it for almost 60 minutes & then wash it thoroughly with water.

Health benefits of Corn

Health benefits of corn include controlling diabetes, prevention of heart ailments, lowering hypertension and prevention of neural-tube defects at birth. Corn or maize is one of the most popular cereals in the world and forms the staple food in many countries. It not only provides the necessary calories for daily metabolism, but is a rich source of vitamins A, B, E and many minerals. Its high fibre content ensures that it plays a role in prevention of digestive ailments like constipation and haemorrhoids as well as colorectal cancer. The antioxidants present in corn also act as anti-cancer agents and prevent Alzheimer's.

Health benefits of corn are offered by presence of quality nutrients in it. Also, being rich in phytochemicals, it provides protection against numerous chronic diseases. Following are some of the health benefits of corn.

·          Rich Source of Calories: Corn is a rich source of calories and forms a part of the staple diet among many populations. The calorific content of corn is 342 calories per 100grams, among the highest in cereals.

·          Prevention of Haemorrhoids and Colorectal Cancer: The fibre content of one cup of corn amounts 18.4% of the daily recommended amount. This aids in alleviating digestive problems such as constipation and haemorrhoids, as well as lowering the risk of colon cancer.

·          Rich Source of Vitamins: Corn is rich in vitamin B constituents, especially Thiamin and Niacin. Thiamin is essential for maintaining nerve health and cognitive function. Niacin deficiency leads to Pellagra; a disease characterised by diarrhoea, dementia and dermatitis and is commonly observed in malnourished individuals. Corn is also a good source of Pantothenic acid which is a vitamin necessary for carbohydrate as well as protein and lipid metabolism in the body. Deficiency of folic acid in pregnant women leads to birth of underweight infants and may also result in neural tube defects at birth. Corn provides a large chunk of the daily folate requirement. Yellow corn is a rich source of beta-carotene which forms vitamin A in the body, essential for maintenance of good vision and skin. The kernels of corn are rich in vitamin E, a natural antioxidant essential for growth.

Improve the circulation of blood to the feet

Improve the circulation of blood to the feet

Wear comfortable shoes that fit well. Foot width may increase with age. Always have your feet measured before buying shoes. The upper part of the shoes should be made of a soft, flexible material to match the shape of your foot. Shoes made of leather can reduce the possibility of skin irritations. Soles should provide solid footing and not be slippery. Thick soles lessen pressure on hard surfaces. Low-heeled shoes are more comfortable, safer and less damaging than high-heeled shoes.