Some interesting quotes

"January is named for the Roman God Janus.Janus was a temple god who could look forward and backward at the same time".
"Anything else you're interested in is not going to happen if you can't breathe the air and drink the water.Don't sit this one out.Do something".-Carl Sagan.
"The light which puts our eyes is darkness to us.Only that day dawns to which we are awake.There is more day to dawn.The sun is but a morning star".-Henry D thoreau.
"Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot.others transform a yellow spot into the sun."-Pablo Picasso.

Best food for bones

Everybody knows that calcium in dairy foods can help strengthen our bones. Now, research from Tufts University reports that fruits and vegetables could be the newest osteo super foods. The multi-coloured munchies protect bone by blocking damaging byproducts of meat and grains that become harder for your body to dispose of as you age says the director of Tufts' Bone Metabolism Laboratory.
Nine servings of fruits/veggies per day is ideal for protecting bone, she says, but even 6 servings or fewer if you limit meat and grains- could make a difference.Let us start now!Better late than never!

Women and make-up

Ladies have been adorning themselves with make-up for centuries.Now new research has finally unravelled the reason women anticipate "a rush of optimism and anticipation." as they prepare to wear make-up.Researchers in Japan determined that there are distinct cognitive activities involved in a woman's perception of her face with and without make-up.
They came to the conclusion after monitoring the brain of a group of women using a brain scanner.The researchers found that when a woman sees her face without make-up, she anticipates how she'll eventually apper to others and a "reward system" is activated, releasing dopamine to give sensations of pleasure.Make-up contributes to building relationships with others and feelings of pleasure in women.

LAUGHTER THERAPY

Scientists say that laughter can help you fight flab.Forget gym or dieting and tune into your favourite comedy shows to shed those extra kilos, researchers have suggested. They claimed that an hour laughter can burn upto 100-120 calories and boost the energy a person uses by upto 20%. That is the equivalent of vacuuming for 40 minuites, walking for 15-20 minuites or doing 18-27 minuites of weightlifting.
Laughter gets the heart beating faster and boosts blood flow.As we giggle and gasp for air, we breath in more fresh air.The chest rises and falls and abdominal muscles get a good work out.So laughter helps us to stay trim and healthy.

April 1-"All fools' Day"

Many European countries for a very long time celebrated New Year's Day on April 1.However,when the Gregorian calender replaced existing Julian calender, New Year Day was shifted from April 1 to January 1.But some people who either did not know this change or refused to accept it, continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1.Such people were thought to be fools and they soon became the butt of pracatical jokes.They were sent silly gifts were invited to parties that were not going to take place."

Pregnancy tips.

Standing Posture:
You can check that you are standing in the right way with the help of a full length mirror.Lengthen and straighten your back so that the weight of the baby is centered and supported by your thighs,buttocks and stomach muscles.This will help prevent backache and tone up your abdominal muscles,making it easier for you to regain your figure after delivery.
Work:
Do as much as you can at floor level instead of bending over.
Getting up from bed:
Always turn on your side when you have been lying down.Then move into a kneeling position.Use the strength of your thighs and hands to push yourself up;keep your back straight.
Sleeping position:
As the fetus grows within the uterus,lying on your back is not good due to pressure on the inferior vena cava,a major vein that returns blood from the lower body to the heart.In addition the increased pressure on the back and intestines can cause discomfort.Sleeping on the stomach should be avoided,because it will put pressure on the fetus.
The best sleeping position is on her side,especially the left side,because it allows maximum blood flow to the fetus and improves kidney function in the mother.This helps to reduce any swelling.Placing a pillow between the knees can help her to sleep more comfortably on her side.

Healthy Juices,made easy at home!

CARROT+GINGER+APPLE
Boosts and cleanses the body system.
APPLE+CUCUMBER+CELERY
Prevents cancer,reduces cholesterol,and improves stomach upset and headache.
TOMATO+CARROT+APPLE
Improves skin complexion and bad breath.
BITTER GOURD+APPLE+MILK
Avoids bad breath and reduces internal body heat.
ORANGE+GINGER+CUCUMBER
Improves skin texture
PINEAPPLE+APPLE+WATERMELON
Dispels excess salts,nourishes the bladder and kidney
APPLE+CUCUMBER+KIWI
Improves skin complexion.
PEAR+BANANA
REGULATES SUGAR CONTENT.
CARROT+APPLE+PEAR+MANGO
Reduces body heat,counteract toxicity,decreases blood pressure and fights oxidation.
HONEYDEW+GRAPE+WATERMELON+MILK
Packed with vitamins c,Eand B2,it increases cell activity and strengthens body immunity.
PAPAYA+PINEAPPLE+MILK
Loaded with vitamin C,E,and Iron.It improves skin complexion and metabolism.
BANANA+PINEAPPLE+MILK
Prevents constipation.