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.

To be healthy

If you want to be healthy,fit and energetic everyday,you must do excercise and eat right kind of food regularly. Detoxification is the first step to lead a healthy life.
Detox means removing the harmful substances(toxins) from our body that have accumulated over time thro' food,air and water.
We must detox atleast once in a month.
Who should detox?
Those who suffer from even one of the below can detox.
. Head ache/migraine
.Consistent over weight/obesity.
.Regularly feeling fatigued and tired.
.Frequent flu and cold.
.Constipation and bloatedness.
.Allergies.
Methods to detox.
.Eating fresh fruits and vegetables cutting back the consumption of fat,caffeine and processed foods.
Fruits and vegetable juice diet.
Drinking Green tea and fenugreek tea will clean and detox our body.

Some health news.

.What has more antioxidant power ?
Dried figs and prunes have been shown to increase antioxidant capacity by 9%.That is more than double the increase seen in a cup of green tea.
.How important are whole grains in our diet?
A study showed that women who ate 11 or more servings of whole grains every week were about 1/3 less likely to affect from an inflammatory disease such as diabetes,asthma &heart disease.Oat meal,brown rice ,whole grain bread/cereal and pop corn are good choice.
.How to reduce hot flashes naturally?
Deep breathing not only cuts hot flashes,but also cures many disease.

Vethathiri Maharishi calling all seekers...

Not many of the aspirants
have the spirit of inquiry:
"What are we searching for
and why this quest at all?
Whereto are we headed
and who could guide us in this?

The bulk of the seekers,alas.
are just running hither and thither
in emotioned excitement
spiralling into a maze.

Instead of subtling within
towards the in-dwelling Self,
their mind projects outward
experiencing pleasure and pain.
Quietitude you cannot get
in the thick of the market-place;
and the only path to the goal
is Meditation and Introspection....