With all of the candy-coating many of these “Work At Home” products receive, I thought it would be high-time to take a no-nonsense allowed approach to one of the most popular programs: The Woman’s Wealth System.

Creator Concetta Bibens found great success with Clickbank, and now she is revealing the same plan which made her over a MILLION dollars last year.
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That means she is essentially offering a proven, MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS PLAN, along with the tools you need to short-cut your way to success.
I’ll be honest with you, this sounded too good to be true, so I decided to dig a bit deeper.

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For centuries, many herbs have been claimed to boost people’s sex drive. Add one more to the list — fenugreek, a bean-like plant which grows in India and other Asian countries, and used in curries, say researchers. In fact, India is said to be the largest producer of fenugreek herb in the world wit
h Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab being the major producing states.

A new study by the Centre for Integrative Clinical and Molecular Medicine in Brisbane has found that fenugreek, used in curries, can spice up men’s sex life by boosting male libidos to a good extent.

Fenugreek seeds contain compounds called saponins and it is thought these stimulate male sex hormones including testosterone, say the researchers.

Courtesy: http://www.hindustantimes.com

For minor ailments and illness you can use natural herbal remedies without running to the doctor for drugs that contain chemicals, which might cause other side effects. These herbal remedies are generally mild, and thus work best at the initial stages of illness. However if the illness is serious then it is always best to consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Below listed are a few common ailments and their natural herbal cure.

INDIGESTION
For indigestion ginger tea is the best remedy. Boil your tea with a thumbnail piece of ginger. Add sugar or honey for taste. Drink this tea 3 times a day to soothe the upset organ. You can also try one teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in water.

NAUSEA
For nausea, try lemon-lime soda. Make sure it’s not icy cold; room temperature is better as it won’t startle your stomach into cramping.

COLD
If you have a cold, cook a vegetable soup to boost your immune system. Boil lightly a colourful range of different vegetables with garlic and a teaspoon of black pepper. Toss in a couple of tomatoes for a good measure of Vitamin C. The vegetables provide multi-vitamins and minerals to boost your immune system to fight the cold. Garlic has anti-bacterial properties and helps to fight germs and viruses. Black pepper has chemicals to affect your body’s metabolism, which will in turn boost the immune system.

COUGH
For a good homemade cough syrup, mix a tablespoon of honey with a quarter cup of lemon juice and a quarter cup of warm water. Adults may also try adding a tablespoon of brandy or whiskey. This is not particularly tasty but it is effective.

SORE THROAT
Sooth a sore throat by gargling with one teaspoon of salt mixed in a small amount of warm water. Do not swallow. Repeat as often as necessary.

CUTS
Fresh, unprocessed honey contains vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. This is a powerful healer for cuts because the nutrients act directly on the wound, speeding up the recovery of cells. Honey also absorbs water when it is applied on the skin. A skin without moisture is not conducive to bacterial growth. Honey is not an antiseptic but acts like one in its action to inhibit bacterial growth.

THIRST
Cucumbers and coconut juice are “coolers” because they remove metabolic heat generated in the body. They are excellent thirst quenchers for the parched throat, dry body, or feverish body. They work twice as effectively as plain water alone and do not give you the bloated feeling of drinking too much water

INSOMNIA
Insomnia is a common sleeping disorder that may affect people of all ages. Even children may experience difficulty in falling to sleep from time to time. A hot, milky beverage will usually lull you to sleep. Lavender in its dried form or essential oil form is commonly used in aromatherapy to help insomnia sufferers. A few whiffs of the herb send you to dreamland. It is harmless enough for use with children and babies in the same room. There are also sedative teas like chamomile tea, which relaxes your body to induce sleep.

HEADACHE
Stave off a migraine headache by drinking a high-caffeine beverage as soon as you feel it coming on. Take one aspirin and lie down in a dark room. A cool cloth across the forehead can be soothing as well. A tension headache can be eased with a hot shower, massaging the affected area, or even by brushing your hair.

Citrus and grapefruit mask for oily skin type:

Ingredients:
½ grapefruit
½ lemon’s juice
½ cored apple
1-2 egg whites
30-40 seedless grapes

Mix ingredients together in a blender. Apply on your face and leave for fifteen minutes, then rinse off with warm water.

Grapefruit unclogs pores and lemon is an excellent astringent and clarifier, while egg whites tighten the skin. Expect a tingle with this mask-that means its working but if your skin is dry it could start to burn. If this occurs, wash it off immediately.

Fruit Masque for dehydrated skin:

Ingredients:
1 cup of mixed mashed fruit (try melon, peaches, strawberries, and bananas)
2-3 Tbsp. Double cream
3 tsp. cottage cheese
1 tsp. brown sugar
4 tsp. oatmeal powder

Blend all the ingredients together and apply on your face. Relax for ten minutes, and rinse off with warm water.

The luscious combination of cream and juicy fruits works wonders after a hot day in the sun and helps refresh the skin.

Honey Mask

Ingredients:
1½ tbsp. honey
1 egg white
2 tsp. glycerin
1/3 cup flour

Whisk the honey, egg white and glycerin, and then add the flour. The result should be a thick paste. Apply to face and rinse after 15 minutes This mask effectively moisturizes and tightens the skin, making it smooth and soft.

Egg Mask

Ingredients:
1 egg white

Separate the egg white from the yolk. Put the egg white on your face and relax for about 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.

This mask leaves your skin smooth, refreshed and tightens your skin.

Ingredients:
Egg yolk

Separate the yolk from the egg white. Mix the yolk and apply over clean skin. Let it set for about 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

The egg yolk acts as an ant-oxidant and does wonders for your complexion as it pulls impurities out of your skin, leaving it soft and healthy.

Yoghurt Moisturizing Mask

Ingredients:
Plain yoghurt

Smooth yoghurt over your face and let it set for about 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

This mask is super-simple and will add lots of moisture to your skin. Especially a treat to people having dry skin. Plus, it’s great for those of us who hate spending time in the kitchen and want something that’s quick to prepare and easy to make.

Egg and Honey Facial

Ingredients:
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. honey
1 tsp. vitamin E oil
1 tsp. almond oil

Mix all ingredients together, stirring until smooth. To use, apply to face and rinse with warm water after 15 minutes.

This easy mask is suitable for all skin types. It clarifies and moisturizes the skin, leaving it cleansed and silken. Egg yolks contain anti-oxidants, which are very beneficial to our skin.

Vegetable Mask

Ingredients:
1/2 tomato, mashed (remove seeds and skin)
2 tsp. curd
1 tsp. mashed cucumber
3-4 tsp. oatmeal powder
3 crushed mint leaves.

Mix ingredients together and apply on your face. Wait for ten minutes, and then wash off with warm water.

This mask works well for oily skin, since it absorbs the surplus oils. Tomatoes are excellent anti-oxidants, and the curd prevents excessive drying.

Fruity Facials

Ingredients:
Strawberry

Crush strawberry and apply on face and leave it on for 2/3 minutes and then rinse with plenty of water.

Strawberry is rich in vitamin c and is very refreshing for your skin. However some people are allergic to strawberry so before applyinh test it on your skin and if there is any irritation then do not apply.

Ingredients:
Papaya

Crush papaya and apply on face and leave it on for 5 minutes. Rinse off with plenty of water.

Papayas contain an enzyme ‘papain’, which is useful in exfoliating the skin.

Ingredients:
Watermelon

Crush watermelon and apply on the face for 5 minutes and then rinse. Watermelon cleanses the skin.

Courtesy: http://www.seasonsindia.com

Arti Shah, a top distributor at Tupperware, has not let cancer affect her will to work…

Arti got married at an early age, and was two months pregnant when she went to collect her plus-two certificate from school. She continued as a homemaker. In 1999, her husband Kumar’s sheet metal fabrication business took a downturn. ‘People told us to cut down our expenses, stop spending on higher education for our two daughters.

Some even suggested I cook and sell tiffins to offices’ It was heartbreaking to think that the tough times would blight her daughters’ futures. Dhara was in high school, and Priyanka was in Class XII and wanted to do engineering. ‘How could we think of taking them out of school? The only solution was to get in an alternate source of income. That is when my relationship with Tupperware began,’ she says. Arti went on to do record sales in her business.

‘From those days, I remember three names without whom our lives would be very different. Three names whose favours I don’t want to return because I want to remember them with gratitude always. Usha Shah, my sister-in-law, who introduced me to the company; who lent me money when I had none to get my kit; and for constantly encouraging me.

Geetubhai Parekh, a sterling gentleman. He stood by us, gave me contacts to sell the products to, and money to settle the business. The company itself - it brought me money, friends, confidence and hope in my life. I could bring up my daughters the way I wanted to.’

The shock of discovery, and the pain of despair

Last year, when she was in Kochi on a business trip, the wall-to-wall mirror at the hotel reflected Arti’s first frown of anxiety. She had just noticed a lump on her right breast. She called Kumar back in Aurangabad, ‘I have noticed a lump. What if’
‘Don’t worry, it’s not cancer,’ he said. ‘Just get a good night’s sleep, finish the conference and come home.’ On January 13, Arti felt nauseous on her way back from another business trip. And after a mammography, a visit to the gynae and a biopsy, she was looking at a report that said “malignant". Arti had breast cancer.

It was 25 January, 2011. ‘I knew there was something wrong when my daughter, with the report in hand, instead to rushing to say all is well, went straight to the doctor. Those 10 minutes of waiting to know were terrible. And Kumar was not even in town that day. My mother and daughter were there with me in the consultation room, when the doctor confirmed I had cancer. We were three generations of Shah women. We cried.’

‘Your attitude can make you 100 percent positive or 100 percent negative. For me, the latter has never been an option’

Surgery, and losing hair, but winning the war

‘Kumar and I went for a consultation the next day. By this time I had visited my puja room endless times. I spoke with God and I told him, “Well, you have the remote control of my life in your hands. Since you’ve chosen to give this disease to me, you will just have to hold my hand and help me fight it."‘

At the doctor’s, Arti got the good news that a cure was possible. ‘I had to choose between keeping the breast or surgically getting it removed while undergoing treatment. Since there was a five percent chance of the cancer recurring if I kept the breast, I opted for surgery. My right breast and lymph nodes were removed in February this year.’ Says Arti, ‘I refuse to think of myself as a cancer patient.

Cancer is just one of those things that knocks you in the face like so many other difficulties. There is no question of letting it drag me down. I’ve cried my heart out three times over it already. It’s time for action,’ she says. Arti has taken three chemo sessions so far. After the first one, she lost her hair within 15 days.

‘I prepared myself by this reasoning: when two strong opponents fight, they pull each other’s hair out in their tussle to win. Right now, cancer is my opponent. I don’t mind losing hair in my battle against it because ultimately, I will win, and I know my hair will grow back.’ She didn’t inform her colleagues about her illness and tried her best to let the business move on as usual, with her younger daughter Dhara’s help (who’s Tupperware’s youngest executive).

Attitude is everything; your troubles can melt away

‘I have great faith in Ganpati Bappa. We are Jains, and while we have our deities, I feel particularly close to him. I speak with him like I did with my father. Like a friend, a daughter. I know he’s around me,’ she says. When she gets back to work after a chemo session, people ask where she gets the strength from.

‘I tell them that half the pain is shared by my god. He’s there with me all the time, especially those 12 excruciating chemo hours.’ She does feel ill. ‘I have ulcers in the mouth, so talking (which I love to do and is the mainstay of sales!) is sometimes tough as is eating solid food. I am on a liquid diet nowadays.

I wear a wig when I go to conferences (she’s just back from one in Beijing and another one in Macau). But I have to take these pains in my stride because there is a cure waiting for me; my family is waiting for me.’ And though the treatment is on, she can’t just lie down and wait to get better. ‘If I don’t keep busy with my business, extra time in hand will make the aches worse and my thinking negative.

Attitude is everything. It can make you 100 percent positive or 100 percent negative. For me, the latter has never been an option. I do not hold grudges. I do not feel sorry for myself because nothing worthwhile comes out of it. Looking back in lament does not help you move forward. And I want to move forward. I want to live a full life. I want to go for those vacations Kumar and I have been planning to take.

I want to be around to see my daughters doing well.’ Arti has three more chemo sessions to go to complete her treatment. Her elder daughter Priyanka got married recently. Her mother, who lives in Mumbai, has not left Arti’s side since the day they got the biopsy report. She can’t see her child face tough times alone. On Arti’s 48th birthday on May 23, the greeting “many happy returns of this day” held special value. It promised her the birthdays she would have in the years to come, and it gave her that extra courage to put on her scarf, wear her smile and celebrate like she’s never done before.

As told to Alina Sen. Courtesy: http://indiatoday.intoday.in

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A new study has suggested that running in reverse could make you fitter than running forward.

Despite its fashionable status, reverse running is not new. It emerged as an activity in its own right in the 1970s, when sports doctors began recommending it to injured athletes.

Physiotherapists approve of it because running backwards reduces impact on the joints. It’s often recommended for rehabilitation from knee and back problems.

Overall, many experts say, it is a more efficient way of a fast-forward route to fitness, reports the Daily Mail.

The study at South Africa’s Stellenbosch University showed that the technique improved cardiovascular fitness. Researchers looked at the effects of a six-week, thrice-weekly backward-running programme on female students compared with a group who stuck to their regular activity schedule.

At the end of the study, the reverse runners were found to have significant decreases in oxygen consumption, meaning they had become aerobically fitter, and had lost an average 2.5 per cent body fat.

James Bamber, organiser of the UK’s backward races, says there are other subtle advantages. “Because you land and push off from the forefoot, your big toes are strengthened, which aids good posture.”

“It improves co-ordination and has been proven to help cognitive functioning and reaction speed as a result.”

Bamber says that running one lap of an athletics track backwards provides the fitness equivalent of running six laps forwards and that 100 steps in reverse produces the same benefits as 1,000 steps straight ahead.

Courtesy: http://in.news.yahoo.com

Here’s your one-stop guide to getting that celebrity hot bod you’ve always wanted…

1. Ali La rter
Burn off extra calories. “Some girls just eat a little bit and don’t go to the gym, but for me, I love to eat and tackle the cals. I love running and doing yoga, but I’m also a cook.”

2. lucy liu
Try acupuncture. “I splurge on acupuncture, it’s preventative medicine—it can help you lose weight and it can help your skin stay young.”

3. Anushka Sharma
Take yoga. “In the few yoga sessions I’ve done, I’ve seen a completely different me. I’m feeling better and more energised.”

4. Elizabeth Hurley
Keep it simple. “I see stories about me living on a teaspoon of gruel—it makes me laugh because it’s not true. Some grilled fish, a small amount of wild rice and veggies is ideal.”

5. Asin
Enjoy your fitness regime. “I am a fitness junkie. I exercise to keep in shape, and would’ve done it even if I wasn’t an actor.”

6. Courtney Cox
Find a workout that suits you. “The blend of yoga for toning and martial arts for power is an unbeatable combination. Budokon is fun and effective!”

7. Demi Moore
Use leeches! “I’m always looking for the cutting edge of things that are optimising for your health.” She had leeches placed on her body to “detoxify the blood”.

8. Fergie
Drink vinegar. “I do organic vinegar shots. Two tablespoons after lunch and dinner. It helps take toxins out of your body. I have fun coming up with ideas for making fattening foods low-fat.”

9. Kylie Minogue
Accept your body’s changes. Recovering from cancer has changed the singer’s body and perception. “Curvy Kylie; that’s a new one, isn’t it? I definitely look different. My face is fuller, but apparently, I look healthier.”

10. Jennifer Aniston
Get in the zone. “I still live somewhat by the zone. Before, I had been in a dieting vortex I couldn’t get out of, but now I pretty much eat whatever I want.” The zone is an eating plan which advocates balanced meals and a strict ratio of carbs to proteins.

11. Penelope Cruz
Make the most of what you’ve got. Penelope is proud of her curves and works with trainer Gunnar Peterson who says, “She has a butt, and the key for anyone with a butt is to do adequate shoulder work to balance things out.”

12. Sushmita Sen
Self control is key. “Strict diets don’t work for me, I simply control my bad carb intake and watch what I am eating. I have an athletic constitution, so workouts and small meals every two hours work best for me.”

13. Jennifer Lopez
Don’t let exercise rule your life. Her trainer Gunnar says, “She’s very serious and committed but it’s a part of her life, not her entire life.”

14. Hayden Panettiere
Get active. “I’ve always played a lot of sports—volleyball, softball, baseball, and I was a gymnast for nine years. Both my parents played a lot of sports so I did too when I was younger.”

15. Gwyneth Paltrow
Set yourself goals. Her trainer Tracy Anderson says, “She wanted a Victoria’s Secret butt, like Gisele. One of her favourite workouts is
to alternate between dance classes and yoga”.

16. Heidi Klum
Make your look the new look. “I was never in that really skinny model phase because when I started, I was always the outsider that was curvy. I was like— ‘I’m curvy so take it or leave it’.”

17. Anne Hathaway
Take a break. “When I’m working, I’m incredibly disciplined, but when I’m not working, I think less about what I eat. You’ve got to live!”

18. Elle MA chpherson
Go organic. “I eat organic and I’d encourage everyone to give it a go. Also, I’ve never been fanatical about sport, but I do love to run—I try to do three kms three or four times a week.”

19. America Ferrera
Don’t give in to pressure. “I always wanted to look good, but looking like everybody else didn’t make me feel good about myself. Pursuing an acting career, the pressure’s on to be skinny, but you’ve to resist the pressure.”

20. Mariah CA rey
Get someone to help you. “I have my trainer move in with me so I can’t sneak food.” Mariah stays in shape by sticking to a low-fat diet of mainly soup and fish.

21. Shilpa Shetty
Be dedicated. “My profession doesn’t allow me to indulge as much as I’d like. My secret is no secret—a proper diet followed by a dedicated workout.”

22. Dia Mirza
Take it as it comes. “I go through phases related to the films I am working on. I ran, did martial arts, worked on core training. When my character doesn’t have to show strength, I go easy, work out a few times a week.”

23. Angelina Jolie
Give up the booze. “No more smoking or drinking and a sugarfree diet”, is the key to her amazing physique.

24. Rihanna
Avoid carbs. “Carbs are my biggest enemy. I hate veggies, but they help. I go through phases where I eat whatever and then, when I’m finally fed up, I’m back on my regimen.”

25. Vanessa Williams
Get juicing. “I drink a beetroot and carrot juice in the morning or an apple, strawberry and pear juice. On vacation, I enjoy the desserts and work extra hard when I come home.”

26. Nicole Kidman
Treat yourself. “I can’t have a piece of cake every single night but I can have a piece of cake three or four nights a week. I eat healthily, but I also love pies and chocolate.”

27. Ka te Walsh
Be happy. “I feel I’m in such a place of peace in my life. I’ve done every diet there is and I’ve obsessed over every flaw but now I’m happier than I’ve ever been.”

28. Padma Lakshmi
Avoid the crash diets. “You have to work out a balance between food and fitness—if you overdo it one day, you have to make up for it the next. Crash diets may help you lose weight, but you can’t maintain it.”

29. Mandy Moore
Stay healthy. “I would rather be healthy than skinny but, in an industry where sample sizes are 2 or 0, it can make you feel bad about yourself.”

30. Rachel Weiz
Embrace your curves. “I have a woman’s body; most women do and should feel proud of their butts and their bellies. I do Pilates—I don’t really have a magic potion or pill.”

Courtesy: http://cosmo.intoday.in

We understand that you have an extremely busy schedule. We also understand that there is not a good gym where you live or maybe you don’t really like going to one. So we tell about the top 5 exercises which can be easily done at home. No excuses now!

Here are 5 great exercises that you can do at home, without the need for any equipment:


Push-ups

This is one of the most useful exercises that can be easily done at home. If done correctly it can rev up your stamina and build your pecs and triceps.
How to do it: Lie face down with your palms on the floor about shoulder width apart from each other. Push your whole body up with your back and legs in a straight line and then lower yourself back down towards the floor. To strengthen your chest more place your arms wider apart. To strengthen your triceps and back more, move your arms closer together.
Muscles involved: Chest muscles and triceps

Sit-ups

This is another great exercise to do in the house and can be done almost everywhere. This can help in the strengthening of the hip flexors and abdominal muscles.
How to do it: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Cross your arms across your chest and raise your body up to try and meet your knees. This can cause strain on the back, so if you have a weak back it may be better to do a crunch instead.
Muscles involved: Abdominal muscles and back muscles

Jumping on the Spot

This might sound a bit silly but it’s a great workout and is used to get the heart pumping and build stamina. This can also build your leg muscles.
How to do it: Literally just jump up and down raising your whole body off the ground by at least 5-6 inch or more.
Muscles involved: Calf muscles and thigh muscles

Squats

It is another easy but very useful exercise for your thighs and buttocks. It helps to shape your buttocks, strengthen thighs and build stamina.
How to do it: Stand up straight , bend your knees with your arms stretched outright parallel to the floor. Bend until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
Muscles involved: Thigh muscles and buttocks muscles.

Back Extension

Back extension is a strength training exercise. It is done for strengthening lower back muscles.
How to do it: Lie face down with your arms at your side. Slowly lift your head toward the ceiling and look up as far as you can go. You can extend this by lifting your legs and your head up as far as you can and hold for 5 seconds and release.
Muscles involved: Stomach muscles and Back muscles

Courtesy: http://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com

Medical providers are promoting their services as the best and cheapest but the important question is to chose the right hospital which suits your needs.

You may consider the following factors for your best decision:
1. Experience: If you need a heart bypass, then find a hospital that specializes in this procedure. Ask how many heart bypasses they perform each year, and their complication and mortality rates. Avoid facilities with a procedure which has lower level of volume.The experience of the hospital and surgeon is key to a successful procedure and therefore should be your number one priority.

2. Accreditation: Look for a facility that is accredited by a reputable organization such as the Joint Commission International. Although accreditation is not a guarantee that you will have a perfect procedure outcome, the higher the procedural standards and accountability mechanisms that are in place, the better your odds for a successful procedure.

3. Value: Look carefully at the total cost of your procedure package including travel costs. If a price seems too good to be true, and then make sure you request a written list of what the package includes. Be especially vigilant with regards to rehabilitation therapy (in the case of many orthopaedic procedures), pre-operative exams, medication, transportation, and lodging. Any one of these elements can significantly increase the cost of your procedure. You must also be aware that you will be responsible for medical complications should they occur. If you are undergoing a high-risk procedure then it would be advisable to purchase complication insurance which is now available through a company called Seven Corners (http://www.sevencorners.com/travelers/?utm_id=O8N2FPTU).

4. Location: Medical tourism offers you the possibility to visit exotic locations all around the world. Remember, however, that you are travelling for medical reasons. If you are undergoing a surgical procedure, then distance should be a factor in your decision. You may receive an attractive quote from a great hospital but find you need to travel 24 hours on a plane to get there. In cases such as these it may be worthwhile to choose a location that is a little closer to home in order to save time and money (not to mention discomfort) on the flight.

Use the above four elements as a guide for weighing the pros and cons of the various hospitals and destinations you are considering. Then create a “short list” of your top picks. You may also want to enlist the help of a “medical tourism facilitator”. These are companies that will do much of the work for you. They have relationships with hospitals and doctors and have the know-how to quickly arrange every detail of your medical trip.

Adopted from an article, courtesy: http://www.medicaltourism.com/blog

There can be plenty of reasons for you to stay awake late in the night - favourite Hollywood movie on TV, gaming, soccer matches, office work etc. Many people complain of hunger-pangs during this time even if they’ve had a generous dinner. Here are top 10 healthy midnight snacks to choose from, thereby, staying away from harmful junk food at night.

Here’s some information about the top 10 healthy midnight snacks to keep you going through the night.
1. Fruits. The best snack for any occasion. They are easy to eat and provide nutrients to keep you going. Forget fat when you’re gorging on them. To add some spice, sprinkle little spices on fruits and then enjoy them. You can prepare a fruit platter in advance if you plan to stay awake late in the night.
2. Veggies. You may frown that we are recommending this to you, but veggies make for a great late-night noshing for many diet-friendly reasons. They are a storehouse of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients that can be used by your body for overnight healing and nourishment. You can prepare a vegetable platter in advance if you plan to stay awake late in the night.
3. Popcorn. If your midnight cravings demand something salty, then popcorn would be the ideal snack. Not only it is a good source of complex carbs, it also contains less calories. (of course, you have to refrain from dousing the kernels in butter). It takes just a few minutes to prepare them. What’s more, you can easily eat them with one hand if you’re gaming.
4. Nuts. Rich in antioxidants, nuts are great night time snacks. You need protein to stay awake anyway, which nuts have in droves. While gaming, they can be easily tossed into the mount. Most are not so greasy that your equipment will suffer, and nuts are healthy, unless you eat an entire can. Since nuts contain a lot of fibers, you will feel quite fuller when you get up in the morning. Nuts also help in regulating blood sugar.
5. Salsa. Salsa is easy to make fresh - or buy - and offers tasty nutrition with the right ingredients. Be adventurous; try some that combine sweet fruits and hot chilies. Salsa contains no fat. But if you decide to have it with chips, then we can’t really help. If you enjoy it with nachos, make sure you do not eat too many of them.
6. Milk. Low in calories and fat (not talking about the full-cream milk, of course), milk contains tryptophan, an amino acid which is capable of lulling you into a deep sleep. Actually, tryptophan helps produce serotonin which helps us feel sleepy. Along with this, you get calcium and vitamin D as bonuses.
7. Whole Grains. Like milk, foods loaded with carbs boost the levels of tryptophan in the body. Grains like oat, barley and millet are the best choices. Studies suggest that consumption of whole grains reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and type II diabetes.
8. Water. Please don’t hate us for this but yes, water can serve as a healthy midnight snack. What you think of as a pang of hunger is often thirst. So before you devour savouries and treats to kill your “false hunger”, try hydrating yourself with water. You can flavour it with lime juice if you want.
9. Juices. If you want to save yourself the trouble of cutting fruits then go for juices. 100% fruit juice is a nutrient-dense beverage that has almost all the benefits one can get from consuming whole fruits. Don’t consume juices in excess as many of them contain good quantities of fructose sugar which is not good for your health.
10. Cottage Cheese. Learn to relish raw cottage as much as you relish Shahi Paneer. A half cup of 2% cottage cheese contains 16 gm of proteins but has only 102 calories and two gm of fat. This is in stark contrast with other types of cheese which can be oozing with fat. You can either mix it with fruits or just enjoy it after sprinkling some chat masala on it
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Sedentary life style and stressful life has increased the number of patients who suffer from different ailments which need immediate attention and proper care. But expensive procedures & treatments scare the patients. Besides there is a long waiting period for most of the procedures.

Alternative destinations which could assure world class medical care at a shorter waiting time would surely draw everybody’s attention. If the expenses are reduced by 40-50 percent, then patients from US, UK, Middle East and Japan would positively consider it to save on their medical expenses.

A coronary artery bypass at Thailand’s Bumrungrad Hospital costs around one-tenth of what it does in the United States. Even more mundane procedures such as extreme dental work can be a fraction of the cost in countries such as Thailand.

Insurance is another factor in the decision to choose a foreign country for a medical procedure. Some orthopaedic operations, especially knee and hip replacements, are often not covered by health insurance. As a result, orthopaedic surgery has emerged as one of the main treatments performed overseas due to the low cost and freedom to choose where to have the surgery performed.

People who cannot afford health insurance simply have no choice but to travel abroad for an expensive medical procedure. With an estimated 45 million Americans currently uninsured, this creates a huge market for people needing affordable healthcare.

A final benefit is the pleasure of adding some travel and adventure to your medical needs. For many medical tourists, a trip to Thailand or India will be a first. A big component of the medical tourism industry is the relaxing vacation period following the medical procedure. Medical tourism destinations promote this aspect just as much as the quality and cost of their healthcare.

In Thailand, patients can lounge on one of the country’s many beautiful beaches during their recovery, while India offers some amazing spa resorts where luxury and pampering is the focus. Up-and-coming South Africa even promotes wildlife safaris as part of its medical tourism packages.

Article adopted from, courtesy: www.discovermedicaltourism.com

Obese people find it the hardest to deal with the fat stored in and around the abdomen and the waist.

Not only does belly fat make your abdomen bulge out, it also poses grave risk to of diseases like hypertension, diabetes and stroke. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), men who have a waist more than 40 inches have heightened risk of heart diseases and diabetes.

The most common reasons for the accumulation of fat in the tummy are hormonal imbalance, excessive eating, intake of large quantities of alcohol, sweets and chocolates and lack of exercise. Stress is also one of the prominent reasons for the storage of fat in the belly. Stress triggers the secretion of a hormone called cortisol. Excess of cortisol stimulates the storage of fat around the waist. Then there’s another factor of improper digestion. Due to malfunctioned digestion gastro-problems arise and this leads to a persistently puffy belly. As we add years, our efficiency of burning calories goes down, so sluggish metabolism also sets off the buildup of fat around the midsection.

If belly fat is one of your problems and you still thrive on a typical diet full of oily, starchy foods and carbs, it’s time for you to treat this article as a wake-up call. You would need to change your diet drastically. First of all, you should avoid eating two to three hours before bedtime to control the belly fat. At the same time, incorporate foods which can help you overcome the problem.

Here’s some information on foods which you should consume if you have a bloated belly.

Eggs: They provide good quality protein which in turn helps overcome hunger pangs.

Beans: Beans like black gram (chana), green gram (chana), chick peas and green moong bustle with fibre and proteins. They help you shed pounds and improve muscle tone.

Oat Meal: Befriend the good ol’ oats if you’re battling belly fat. Start your day with oats cooked in water or consume them with milk. They’re high in soluble fibre and low in fat.

Vegetables: Green vegetables are rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre. Consuming vegetables for dinner without chapatis and/or rice is helpful in shrinking the waist size. What’s more, most green veggies have only 30-60 calories per 100 grams.

Barley: Barley has a considerably low glycemic index and contains lots of soluble fibre. This helps in diminishing the circumference of the waist. Regular consumption cuts down the risk of cardiac diseases and type II diabetes.

Green Tea: Polyphenols present in the tea help boost metabolism. Green tea is less processed and contains higher levels of anti-oxidants. It greatly suppresses the appetite.

Milk: When we say milk, we’re not recommending full-cream milk. In fact, make sure you stay away from that. Go for non-fat milk which has the same amount of calcium and protein as full-cream milk but contains less sodium and helps prevent water retention. This reduces bloating.

Yogurt: It’s oozing with calcium and protein and has very less calories (80 calories in a cup of low-fat yogurt).The beneficial bacteria present in yogurt boost immunity and aid bowel movement.

Tomatoes: The luscious red tomatoes contain only 20 caloriesper hundred gram. They are rich in fibres, lycopene and potassium. They avert water retention, thereby also preventing bloating of the belly.

Olive Oil: People realise that veggies are good for health but many find their taste boring. Add a small quantity of olive oil. This will improve the flavour of vegetables and make them tastier. But its real benefit is that it can help you lose the hateful flab around your belly.

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Joint pains are very painful when it interfere in the normal functioning of people. Joint pains occur when there are digestive problems in the body. It leads to the buildup of toxins in the spaces between the joints causing pain at the slightest movements.
Some people live with excruciating joint pains that don’t go despite treatment. They consider these pains as a part of growing up. However, with the right kind of medicine these pains can be totally eliminated.

Some of the simple remedies which can be followed:

a) Take the juice of a ginger. Crush some vidanga (Embelia ribes, False Black Pepper) to a fine powder with some rock salt. Mix all of these and take them in quantities of three grams each time with honey. Lick on this thrice a day.
b) Massage the paining joints with the oil extracted from the seeds of the Bishop’s weed. Warm the oil a little before massaging. A similar kind of relief is obtained by massaging with the oil of neem (Azadirachta indica, Indian Margosa).
c) In case of joint pains due to cold weather, add a fistful of Bishop’s weed seeds and one teaspoon of salt in two cups of water and boil it. Keep a sieve on this, and then keep a cloth on the sieve. The cloth will get moistened with the warm fumes of the solution. Use this cloth to foment the painful joints. This will remove the pains.
d) Some joint pains are felt more acutely in the knees, fingers and shoulders when lifting some heavy weight. These are very persistent pains in most cases, and they do not dissipate despite treatments. In such pains, tomatoes are the best solutions due to their rich vitamin C content. Eat four to five raw tomatoes in a day, and eat one bowlful of thick tomato soup twice a day – in the morning and the evening. This provides great relief within a fortnight of continued use.
e) If there are sharp and sudden joint pains in any part of the body, then grind an amalaki (Emblica officinalis, Indian Gooseberry) in water that is a little warm. Then add a slightly crushed piece of cardamom in the water. Drink this concoction once a day. This will retain the zest and vigor of the body and also prevent all the inexplicable pains that arise suddenly in different parts of the body.
f) Take a petal of the yellow oleander flower, known as kaner in Hindi, and grind it to a paste in groundnut oil. Apply this paste regularly on the regions where the joint pains arise. Continuous use will totally eliminate the pains.
g) You can also grind some cloves of garlic and apply the paste on the affected joints. This will remove the pains in a short while. But the problem with this remedy is that the garlic paste needs to be washed off within a few minutes, or it will lead to boils on the skin.
h) Prepare a paste of mustard seeds with a little water. Apply this oily paste onto the affected joints. The pains will be eliminated in a short while.
i) This is a regimen that will take care of joint pains, but it takes some patience. Every morning after waking up, eat castor seeds in the following manner. On the first day of the routine, eat one peeled castor seed, on the second day two and so on keep increasing the number by one till the seventh day. From the eighth day onwards, begin reducing the number of castor seeds by one. Do this till the number comes down to one. The joint pains will vanish by then.
j) Cook some seeds of Bishop’s weed in water. Let the water boil and the fumes come out. Bring your affected joints in contact with the fumes. This will make the joint pains disappear
k) Put some bitter oil in a pan. Add some seeds of the Bishop’s weed and some cloves of garlic. Use this oil to massage deep into the regions where you get frequent joint pains. This remedy has the potency to remove any kind of joint pains if done diligently.
l) Crush two cloves of garlic and add them to some sesame oil. Warm the oil and massage it deep into the paining joints. You will find immense benefits from this therapy.
m) If the pains are not that severe, then a simple steam fomentation with a cloth will also help. The cloth must be moistened with the vapors and then pressed deep into the affected areas. Fomentation must be done for at least twenty minutes a day, and preferably at dusk.
n) Prepare a brew of ginger juice in castor oil. Take no more than 10 milliliters of castor oil and a teaspoonful of the juice of ginger. Drink this twice a day – at dawn and at dusk – on an empty stomach.

Treatment with Ayurvedic approach

Joint pains are related to the accumulation of ama, the first step in their treatment is to remove all the toxins. This is done by making the patient fast for a day. After this, fomentation is applied on the swollen joints with dry heat. Castor oil is used extensively in Ayurveda to perform massage in case of joint pains. Herbs prescribed in various potencies are galangal, garlic, guggul and punarnava. Dashamoolarishta is the preparation most commonly prescribed, and treatment is generally carried on for three weeks.

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