After reading this, you’ll never look at a banana in the same way again.

This is interesting. After reading this, you’ll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes.

But energy isn’t the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

DEPRESSION:
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS:
Forget the pills – eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

ANEMIA:
High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

BLOOD PRESSURE:
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

BRAIN POWER:
200 students at a Twickenham school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

CONSTIPATION:
High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

HANGOVERS:
One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

HEARTBURN:
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

MORNING SICKNESS:
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

MOSQUITO BITES:
Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

NERVES:
Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system..

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

ULCERS:
The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chroniclercases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL:
Many other cultures see bananas as a ‘cooling’ fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has FOUR TIMES the protein, TWICE the carbohydrate, THREE TIMES the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals.. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, ‘A BANANA a day keeps the doctor away!’

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Interesting health facts Worth Knowing About Watermelons.

It’s summer and the heat is on. The rising mercury levels indicate arrival of summer. The seasonal fruit of summer is watermelon. Juicy pulp of this fruit cools body, quenches thirst and satiates taste buds. The main constituent (92%) of this fruit is water. But the remaining small portion of nutrients plays a big role in nourishing our body. Here are few health benefits of watermelon.

• Watermelons are store houses of vitamins. These vitamins are very essential to maintain the health of body tissues. Organs like skin, Eyes, bones and brain are benefited when this fruit is consumed.

• Researchers and scientists say that the water melon is a rich source of an amino acid called citrulline. Citrulline gets converted to arginine. Arginine is a precursor for nitric oxide which dilates blood vessels. Thus dilated blood vessels increase blood flow to injured tissues and hasten the healing process. This property also helps men who suffer from erectile dysfunction. Men who suffer from erectile dysfunction are benefited by regular consumption of this fruit.

• The juicy melons are rich in potassium. Potassium helps to control blood pressure. As there is a link between erectile dysfunction and blood pressure, men are doubly benefited by use of this fruit. Thus watermelon can be best natural remedy for erectile dysfunction.

• The rich dietary fiber content in this fruit help in relieving the constipation. The soluble fibers aid in reduction of blood cholesterol. A plateful of Watermelon chunks can be used as desert and as well as herbal remedy for constipation.

• Antioxidants are another treasure which we can harness from this fruit. These antioxidants lend a hand in preventing cancer.

• Watermelon reduces acidity and provides alkaline environment to body tissues.

Home remedies with watermelon

• In summer drink a glass of watermelon juice daily with a dash of salt. This quenches thirsts, replenishes water and salts which we have lost through sweat. Thus maintains water electrolyte balance.

• Eat a bowl full of watermelon pulp before break-fast and lunch. The fiber content of this fruit fills the stomach and satiates hunger signals. Thus the consumption of regular diet reduces and helps towards achieving weight loss.

• Wash the face thoroughly with soap or face wash. Pat dry skin and apply watermelon juice evenly on skin. Wash it off after 20 minutes. The beneficial constituents of watermelon help to close skin pores, heal acne- pimples and repair skin which is damaged due to sunrays. The juice tightens the skin and makes it wrinkle free. Why can’t you try this beneficial herbal face pack often?

 

Fun Facts about Watermelon
• The first recorded watermelon harvest occurred nearly 5,000 years ago in Egypt.
• Over 1,200 varieties of watermelons are grown worldwide in 96 countries.
• In some Mediterranean countries, the taste of watermelon is paired with the salty taste of feta cheese.
• Watermelon is 92% water.
• Watermelon’s official name is Citrullus Lanatus of the botanical family Curcurbitaceae. It is cousins to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash.
• By weight, watermelon is the most-consumed melon in the U.S., followed by cantaloupe and honeydew.
• Early explorers used watermelons as canteens.
• The first cookbook published in the U.S. in 1796 contained a recipe for watermelon rind pickles.
• In 1990, Bill Carson of Arrington, TN grew the largest watermelon at 262 pounds that is still on the record books (1998 ed. Guinness Book of World Records).
• Watermelon has no fat or cholesterol and is an excellent source of vitamins A, B6 and C and contains fiber and potassium.
• There is new research to suggest that the lycopene in watermelon may actually protect us from sunburn and sun damage – who knew?

Some quick history from the Board:
Watermelon is thought to have originated in the Kalahari Desert of Africa. The first recorded watermelon harvest occurred nearly 5,000 years ago in Egypt and is depicted in Egyptian hieroglyphics on walls of their ancient buildings. Watermelons were often placed in the burial tombs of kings to nourish them in the afterlife.
From there, watermelons spread throughout countries along the Mediterranean Sea by way of merchant ships. By the 10th century, watermelon found its way to China, which is now the world’s number one producer of watermelons.
The 13th century found watermelon spread through the rest of Europe via the Moors.
Southern food historian, John Egerton, believes watermelon made its way to the United States with African slaves as he states in his book, “Southern Food.”
The United States currently ranks fourth in worldwide production of watermelon. Forty-four states grow watermelons with Florida, Texas, California, Georgia and Arizona consistently leading the country in production.
How to choose the best watermelon – from the Board:
They say it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:
1. Look the watermelon over.
You are looking for a firm, symmetrical watermelon that is free from bruises, cuts or dents.
2. Lift it up.
The watermelon should be heavy for its size. Watermelon is 92% water, most of the weight is water.
3. Turn it over.
The underside of the watermelon should have a creamy yellow spot from where it sat on the ground and ripened in the sun.

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Skin Tells about Your Health

What Your Skin Tells about Your Health

Have you heard that your eyes are the window to our soul? Well, yours kin is the window to your health, in fact many underlying heath diseases or conditions first appear as skin problems.

Butterfly rashIt is normally presented across the face as a sign of lupus, but it can also be rosacea or contact dermatitis, it is important to see a specialist for prevention.

Velvet PlaquesThey appear in the neck or armpit as a sign of diabetes, they can be caused by obesity. If they appear in hands or lips may indicate internal cancer.

Leg Plaque: Red on edge-Gold in centerIt’s a distinctive sign of diabetes, it can first appear as a dull, reddish colored patch, and skin may crack and become itchy or painful.

Itchy, Violet BumpsThis is a rash made up of reddish-purple, flat-topped bumps that appear on the wrist or ankles and may be linked with hepatitis C.  (It can also appear on mouth,lower back, neck, legs and genitals)

Tripe PalmsThe skin palm becomes think and velvety-white with pronounced folds in the lines of the hand and it is highly linked with lung cancer.

Wooden SkinIt starts as a brown discoloration and indentation of the lower arms and legs, they become browner and start looking like wood and it can mean a kidney disease, also a small yellow spot can appear in the eye.

Scaly Rash on Buttocks and Red TongueIt is more often seen in elderly and it tends to start in the fold of the buttocks or palms but can elsewhere on the body and is usually a signal of glucogenoma, a pancreatic tumor. A painful bright red tongue is usually common too.

Pay attention to your skin,  it may be talking to you, if you have any of these signals, visit your doctor as soon as possible for specific medical treatment.

How to Make Your Hair Grow Faster

How to Make Your Hair Grow Faster

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1.) Eat a balanced amount of protein every day. Protein is essential for healthy hair growth. Just make sure you eat the right amount.

• Hair is largely composed of keratin, a protein made up of amino acids. To grow new hair, your body must produce more amino acids, which it can only do from consuming protein.
• Healthy protein sources include lean meat, fish, eggs, nuts, beans, and soy products. Ensuring you have enough protein in your daily diet, the protein will literally give your body the building blocks for new hair growth.

2.) Be sure to eat adequate amounts of iron and zinc. Iron and zinc deficiencies can lead to poor hair health or even hair loss in addition to conditions such as anemia.

• Iron is essential for the transmission of oxygen to your cells (including your hair follicles) and helps your body use protein to build strong hair. Animal sources, such as lean meats, poultry, and eggs are most readily absorbed by your body, but good vegetarian sources include beans, lentils, tofu, and soybeans.
• Zinc helps your body grow and repair tissue, such as your hair, and keeps the oil glands around your hair follicles working as they should. Get your zinc from peanut butter, lean meat, oysters and crab, poultry, pumpkin seeds, or chickpeas.
• If you have a zinc or iron deficiency, you may need supplements that should only be taken under the direction of a health professional. Many people can achieve healthy levels of iron and zinc by eating the above-mentioned foods or by consuming fortified grain products, such as cereal, bread, and pasta.

3.) Don’t cut fat out of your diet. Healthy fats are indispensable to hair growth. Without fat in your diet, your body cannot maintain healthy hair.

• Fat is also very important to the body because it helps it assimilate vitamins that are necessary for hair growth, like Vitamins A, D, E, and K.
• Be sure to limit your fat into to a healthy level and focus on unsaturated fats and fatty acids such as Omega 3.

4.) Make sure you meet your recommended daily intake of Vitamin C. Having a Vitamin C deficiency can cause dry, dull, and weak hair that is prone to breakage.

• Your body uses Vitamin C to build collagen, a fiber essential to the production of new hair cells. Without Vitamin C, your body will also have a hard time absorbing iron, so it’s doubly important to make sure you get your daily dose, particularly in combination with iron-rich foods.
• Good sources of Vitamin C include citrus fruits, pineapples, strawberries, guava, broccoli, kale, and peppers.

5.) Take B vitamins to avoid hair loss. Anecdotally, B vitamin supplements and topical applications have gained a significant following among those trying to speed up hair growth.

• Though there is little scientific evidence that increased consumption of B Vitamins such as riboflavin and biotin actually leads to healthier hair, deficiencies of these vitamins can lead to hair loss or thinning. Consult with your physician before taking any supplements since hair loss could be a result of something other than a Vitamin B deficiency.
• Good sources of B vitamins include seafood, spinach, oatmeal and other whole grains, soybean products, lean dairy, lean meats, bananas, lentils, potatoes (with the skin), peas, beets, broccoli, and artichokes.

Waterfall restaurant

The Villa Escudero Waterfall restaurant in San Pablo, Philippines.

The Villa Escudero Waterfall restaurant in San Pablo, Philippines.  It’s actually part of a coconut plantation.  You enjoy your meal whilst having the water from the fall tickle your feet.

   

Tips to get rid of under eye puffiness

10 tips to get rid of under eye puffiness

Do you feel old and tired because of your eyes? It is really hard to feel fresh and alert when your eyes are tired and droopy, because of those annoying bags under them. They are a sign of stress and fatigue.

Fret not as Asian Roots Luxury Spa, Delhi, has come up with some totally handy and effective tips to get rid of under eye bags and dark circles.

1. Go potato: Slice a raw potato (after refrigerating for a couple of minutes) into two and circle the closed eyes gently with those halves. Place it on your eyes so that it also covers the puffed ares under your eyes and leave it like that for 15-20 minutes. You’ll notice a tremendous change in those bags as they’ll be diminished in size.

2. Milky way:If you have extremely puffed up eyes this is the regular regime that you will have to follow. Dip cotton pads in chilled milk and place on your eyelids and relax for 20-30 minutes. This well help your eyes in water retention and it would also cool them off .

3. Oily help: Take chilled water in a bowl and add a few drops of vitamin E oil to it, now mix the two well. Dip cotton pads in this mixture and place on the eyes for 20 minutes, this well help in reducing the swelling around the eyes.

4. Cucumber relief: Cucumbers are a fantastic natural remedy to get rid of under eye puffiness. Take 2 slices of fresh refrigerated cucumber and place it on your eyes for 25 minutes. Relax with the cool soothing slices over your eyes and slip into a short nap, it will help refresh your mind as well as your eyes, and the anti-inflammatory properties of the cool cucumber will naturally help reduce puffy tissues.

5. Chilled tea bags: If you are in a hurry and do not want to go with droopy eyes then teabags are the way to go. Moisten two tea bags in cold water and refrigerate them for a while. Then place them over your eyes for 25-30 minutes. Lie back and relax with the cool teabags over your eyes. Finish by washing your eyes and face with cold water, and dry your skin thoroughly. You would feel relaxed and rejuvenated.

6. Of spoons and iced water: The puffiness of the eyes can be reduced with the help of a glass of ice water and four stainless steel spoons. Chill the spoons in the water and then place one over each eye. Keep switching the spoons while letting the other one chill in the glass of water. Keep switching until you see improvement.

8. Egg white: Stiffly beat a few egg whites and apply it around your eyes with a brush. It will result in making the area around and under the eye feel tighter and look less puffy. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse your face in cold water.

9. Green tea bag: Settle down for 10-15 minutes with a chilled, steeped chamomile or green tea bag over each eye and then relax. The natural properties of these herbal teas will help bring puffy eyes back to their original size.

10. Hydrate your body: Drink as much water as possible. Yes, it seems counter-intuitive when you are retaining water, but hydrating reduces puffiness. So drink a glass of water whenever you notice your eyes getting a little droopy.

BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS – MUST READ

1. No Breakfast

People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level.

This leads to an insufficient

supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2 . Overeating=

It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking

It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar consumption

Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

5. Air Pollution

The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our 20 body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6 . Sleep Deprivation

Sleep allows our brain to rest.. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells..

7. Head covered while sleeping

Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness

Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts

Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely

Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain

Tips to lose weight!

7 Foods You Should Not Touch After a Workout if You Want to Lose Weight

Have you ever thought why you are not getting to see visible results even after starving yourselves to death?

Why you are unable to shed weight even after a tough exercise regimen?

Why you still don’t fit in those old clothes even after working out like crazy?

Well, it has now been proved that what you eat immediately after a workout is more important than what you eat off and on during the day.

What Not to Eat After Workout?

Nutrition experts have pointed out that a post exercise meal should ideally consist of:

• Some protein
• Complex carbohydrates, and
• Some water.

Recent researches have clearly proved that the glucose in the body gets used up during a workout. So, immediately after you have run a mile or done those grueling sit-ups, push-ups and weights, etc, you need to pop up some foods which will help raise the level of sugar in your body.

But wait!

You don’t have to drink a chocolate shake or a fruit smoothie to restore your blood sugar to a healthy level. The level needs to be increased gradually. And THAT is the key to shedding weight while exercising.

Here is a list of 7 foods which you need to avoid like the proverbial plague after a workout:

1. Bread

Bread, especially white bread, is the deadliest sin for a weight loss enthusiast. The starch in bread gets converted into sugar rapidly. But rapid replenishment is NOT what you need immediately after exercising. What you do need is nutrients. Get them from other sources.

If you love bread and just cant live without it, make sure to have a very small portion of it. Better still, opt for multi-grain bread. Avoid white bread as far as possible.

2.  Milkshakes

Most people find a glass of chilled strawberry shake or a fruit smoothie instantly gratifying after an hour of exercising.

But if you are having a drink that is laden with sugar immediately after you exercise, you are making a mistake.

And make sure to opt for fat free milk or a low fat version of it for your shake. Iced tea and green tea are good options too!

3.   Fruit drinks

I did that for almost a year! I feel so silly having done that now.

I would head for the refrigerator to pour myself a low-sugar version of orange juice after getting back from the gym. I found a chilled glass of it refreshing and energizing. How wrong I was!

The energy, I now realize, is because of the high sugar content. No matter what you pick off the shelf, it is bound to contain added sugar to appeal to your taste buds. Most smart sellers use the words like sucrose, fructose, etc instead of sugar in the table of contents to befool people like us.

If you must have a fruit drink, squeeze some fresh juice at home. Or, opt for a glass of coconut water.

4.   Cheese

Cheese is a strict no-no on your diet chart if you want to shed some extra kilos off you. Particularly after you have had a workout.

The reason being that cheese is full of saturated fats and salt, both of which contribute to weight gain.

Try to satisfy your craving for a salty snack by munching on soya crisps instead.

In case of cheese, even a ‘little’ is too much for you.

5.  Eggs with yolk

Now, eggs are not bad per se. especially if you have them without the yolk.

Infact, they are one of the best foods you can have after a workout because thy are rich in both proteins and choline which re good for your heart.

If you love them, have them boiled. Just don’t have fried eggs or cheese omlettes!

So, if you get back home after a workout and have two slices of white bread with a cheese omlette, that should explain why he best of weight plans are not working for you.

6.  Processed meats

All processed meats like salamis, sausages, bacon and ham, etc are rich in fat and salt. They contribute to weight gain also by slowing down the metabolic system.

No matter how hard pressed for time you are, resist the temptation of throwing up a quick salami sandwich! If you must have  a chicken sandwich to kick start your day, use boiled and shredded chicken in a low fat dressing.

7.  Raw vegetables

Though uncooked veggies are great for health, they lack the nutrients which your body needs after a tough round of exercise. Your muscles which are worn out after a workout need lots of quick energy to keep you going through the day. You need a meal which gives you some proteins, which raw veggies are not capable of providing you. A yogurt dip or some hummus might be a good idea instead!

Conclusion

This is a list of 7 foods which top the list of foods you should avid eating after a workout if you want to see some results with your weight loss plans.

Start eating more carefully after you exercise and see the difference!

Home Remedies for Cracked Heels

Cracked heels are a very common problem and can happen to anyone. It basically means the visible cracks present on the heels. If proper precautions are not taken on time, it can even lead to bleeding and pain. Some of the reasons behind cracked heels are dry winds, lack of moisture, improper care of feet, unhealthy diet and wearing wrong types of shoes and so on.

Instead of visiting a doctor, you can try some cracked heel remedies that you can do right in the comfort of your own home.

Here are top 10 remedies for Cracked Heels.
Vegetable Oil
Applying vegetable oil on cracked heels can give good results. Also those having dry feet must use any kind of vegetable oil to stop getting cracks on their feet. You can use olive oil, sesame oil, coconut oil or any other hydrogenated vegetable oil to treat cracked heels. First scrub your feet with a pumice stone and wash it properly and then only apply vegetable oil on the heels and soles liberally. After that wear a pair of clean socks and then go to bed so that there is ample of time for the oil to penetrate on the skin properly. In the morning you will notice much softer heels. Repeat this remedy for a few days until your cracked heels are healed properly.

Paraffin Wax
If the condition of the cracked heels are really bad and causing a lot of pain, paraffin wax is one such ingredient that can give you quick relief. Take paraffin wax and mix it with mustard oil or coconut oil and then heat it for some time so that the wax melts properly. Allow the mixture to come to room temperature before applying it on your feet. For better result apply this mixture on the cracked heels before going to bed and wash it off properly in the morning. You must repeat this remedy for one to two weeks to notice positive results.

Banana

You can also cure cracked heels at home with ripe bananas. Take one ripe banana and mash it to make a smooth paste. First clean your feet properly and then apply this banana paste on your feet and allow it to sit for ten to fifteen minutes so that the dry skin of your feet can get the much required nourishment. Finally wash your feet nicely with some warm water and then soak your feet in cold water for some time. Follow this natural remedy daily for a few weeks to enjoy soft and smooth heels.

Lemon

The acidic property of a lemon can be of great use inbut you need to be sure the juice of the lemon is getting touch with the rough skin. Alternatively, you can soak your feet for ten to fifteen minutes in a bucket of warm water with lemon juice added to it. Avoid using very hot water as it can take away the moisture from your feet. Finally wash your feet using pumice stone and soap and pat your feet dry with a towel.

Rosewater and Glycerin
Glycerin and rose water is another way to treat cracked heels at home. Especially when you are going out you need to take special care of your feet. Take glycerin and rose water in equal amount and mix it properly. Before stepping out of your home, rub the mixture on your feet until the skin has absorbed it properly. This will keep your skin remain soft for long hours and the condition of the cracks under control. Repeat this remedy for several weeks until your heels become soft.

Petroleum Jelly
To avoid cracked heels, you must scrub the dead hard skin around your feet regularly and then apply some petroleum jelly covering the entire heel area. After applying petroleum jelly you must cover your feet with socks so that petroleum jelly can get soaked into the skin properly. This will prevent your heels from getting cracks and make it soft and well moisturized. Try to follow this cracked heel remedy daily before going to bed.

Honey

Honey can also be used to treat cracked heels as it has got both moisturizing as well as antibacterial properties. Honey can take care of both dry as well as cracked heels. For softer heels, mix one cup of honey to half a bucket of warm water. Now soak your feet in this water for fifteen to twenty minutes. Finally scrub your feet gently to enjoy soft and supple feet. With this natural cure, there will be no dryness also.

Warm Salt Water
In case of cracked heels you need to make extra effort to keep the heel cleaned and well moisturized. Pamper your feet by soaking it in warm salty water for at least ten to fifteen minutes. Then put your feet in cold water so that the blood circulation in your feet gets better. It will also help in getting relief from the pain caused by cracked heels. Pat dry your feet and apply some foot cream or petroleum jelly to maintain the moisture. Also it is recommended to wear a pair of socks immediately.

Rice Flour
To exfoliate your feet you can make a natural scrub with honey, apple cider vinegar, and rice flour. To make the scrub take two to three tablespoon of ground rice, and then add a few spoons of honey and apple cider vinegar to make a thick paste. If the condition of the cracks on your heels is extremely bad, add a spoon of olive oil or sweet almond oil. First soak your feet in warm water for ten minutes and then gently scrub it with this paste to remove the dead skin around your feet. Soon you will have soft heels minus the cracks.

Indian Lilac
Indian Lilac also known as margosa leaves or Neem can also be used to treat cracked heels. It contains fungicidal properties and this is why it is very effective in treating cracked heels. Take a handful of Indian Lilac leaves and crush it properly to make a fine paste and then add three teaspoon of turmeric powder. Mix it well and then apply it on the cracks and leave it as it is for half an hour. Finally wash your feet with warm water and dry it out with a clean cloth. With this natural cure, there will never be the problem of cracked heels again.

To conclude, at the first sign of cracked heels, start following the above mentioned natural treatments to enjoy soft and smooth heels. At the same try to keep your body well hydrated by drinking plenty of water and follow a diet high in Omega 3 fatty acids.

Amazing information

Men, Look at Yourself and Now Look at Your Ring Finger – is It Longer than the Index?

According to a study that was published in Discovery Magazine, men whose ring finger is longer than their index fingers are much more attractive for females. The initial statement is that that the length of the finger depends on the amount of testosterone that has been slammed onto them while still in their mothers’ wombs.

However, the study showed that female felt attracted to these men’s facial features and not voice or smell, meaning that it is more likely that the testosterone that is currently in the male’s body and not the one that he’s been stuffed with in a prenatal state is the actual women-attractor.

Half Man Half Tree

Meet the “Tree Man” That Grows Branches on His Body (Half Man Half Tree)

The Tree Man

Dede Koswara, known in his native Indonesia as “Tree Man,” is a 35 year old male and lives in Indonesia with a tragic condition given the medical term: Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis. De De’s condition began as a teenager when he cut his knee and neglected to seek help even after it began to develop root like warts where the cut originated. Soon after, these roots continued spreading eventually covering his entire body leaving the worst for his hands and feet. Therefore this condition has left him unable to perform simple and basic tasks in everyday life let alone a job needed to support himself. He depended and still depends on his parents for help and support while his wife had deserted him as this tragic incident worsened. This left De De alone, leading a poor and very difficult life. However, an American Doctor saw De De’s struggle on the discovery channel with a documentary devoted to De De’s conditions and troubles. This doctor offered De De a life threatening operation that could potentially curehis condition. De De was more than willing to except the doctor’s proposition. In the second video you will see the progress of this operation. However in the third video, you will see that local doctors have attempted to remove these warts and root like growths on their own; unfortunately, in three weeks time they grew back. The doctor in the third video also sees De De’s condition as an unstoppable infection and acknowledges De De’s liver not being in good condition. On the bright side the second video shows how doses of vitamin A help De De tame the “unstoppable Infection”.

Dreams and Their Meanings

10 Most Common Dreams and Their Meanings

Dreams are your companion when you sleep. They say, if you do not dream, you are missing on imagination. Plus, science says, the more you dream, the better it is. According to some positive thinkers, one should dream big to achieve big. Well, believe it or not, most of the people in the world dream a lot.

But, dreams vary with your mood, state of mind, your psyche, and much more. Why is it that I always see someone chasing me and why is that my friend always feels he is falling continuously. Well, I am talking about the type of dreams people usually see. They say that every dream has a meaning attached to it! Today, I bring you 10 of the most common dreams and their respective meanings. Connect yourself, if you can!

10 Most Common Dreams and Their Meanings

1. Being Chased

If you often dream that someone is chasing you, it means that your subconscious mind is indicating that you have been avoiding something/someone that is painful or frightening to you. Going deeper into the dream, what matters more is who is chasing you and what is your relationship with that person. Do you know that person?

2. Falling

It is one of the most common dreams people have reported – falling and falling and continuing to call. It could possibly mean that things are not going right in your life. According to some specialists, it could also be an indication from your subconscious mind that something in your life is going in a terribly wrong direction. More or less, people suffering from depression have reported falling in their dreams.

3. Losing Teeth

Specialists say that losing teeth could indicate loss in confidence. It could also mean that you are worried about your outlook and are concerned about a particular feature of your body.

4. Dying

A lot of people report seeing themselves (or their close relatives) dead in their dreams. A lot of dream interpreters say that death in dream could symbolize a new start or spiritual transformation. Seeing someone close as dead in dream could mean that you are parting ways with that person emotionally.

5. Water

Dreaming about water is considered good by some experts, as it symbolizes purification, change, and transformation of life. Going deeper into this, what decides further interpretation is whether you’ve seen a big water body, flowing river, waterfall, whether you are offer/receiving water, etc.

6. Being Cheated On

The best and the worst thing about dreams is that they are involuntary; so, you can actually dream almost anything! Dreams can express what is inside your mind. If you have dreamt about your partner cheating on you, don’t worry! Experts say that it can happen out of jealousy and you should not take such dreams seriously. Instead, you need to spend more time with each other!

7. Snakes

A lot of people have reported seeing snakes in their dreams. Experts say that it could symbolize a hidden threat that you need to take care of. If you see snake shedding its skin, it could mean renewal or a new start.

8. Being Late

Students often dream that they have run late to take their vital exam; office-goers often seem themselves as reaching late to office! Such a dream could indicate your anxiousness about your work or what you are about to come across in the near future (in terms of work).

9. Can’t Shout

People have reported dreams where they find themselves as mute. They say that they want to shout and raise an alarm, but they are unable to (in their dream). Such a dream could indicate that you are not able to express fully and something is stopping you to achieve your goals. One should take such a dream seriously and start working towards his/her goals. Even if you haven’t experienced such a dream, you ought to move towards your goals, unstoppably!

10. Celebrity

People often report seeing themselves as a celebrity in dreams. They also see themselves performing on stage and surrounded by people. These dreams could be result of watching excess of television and excessive use of internet. The idea is that when you go to bed with a pre-occupied mind, you dream accordingly!

source:simplytop10.com

Have you ever experienced any of the above dream ?

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Turn Your PC Into a Wifi Hot Spot

Ever had to stay at a that only provided a single ethernet port for connectivity? Using a USB modem to connect to the internet maybe? Wouldn’t it be great if you could share you internet connection without having to buy even more fiddly hardware?

Well, you’re in luck because that’s exactly what we’re going to take a look at today!

What’s this Dark Magic in my PC?

Good question! This technology is called Virtual Wifi and it’s part of every Windows 7 installation. Also called as Wireless Hosted Network, this technology lets Windows 7 machines route connections over Ethernet or even over a client station connection on the same wifi adapter.

Long story short, this technology basically allows you to turn your laptop into a fairly functional access point through which you can connect your mobile devices, or even a friend’s laptop, to the internet.

Hardware Requirements

The only requirement is that your laptop should have two networking adapters with WHQL certified drivers for Windows 7. Shouldn’t be a cause for worry though: most drivers are certified and almost all laptops come with a wired ethernet port and a wireless Wifi adapter so you should be mostly good to go.

Otherwise, all you need to do is pickup one of those cheap USB dongles to add another network adapter. That’s all you need on the hardware side.

The Easy Way

As with almost everything in life, there’s an easy way and there’s a hard, slightly more nerdy, way. Let’s look at the easier one first.

The easier way makes use of a neat little application called Virtual Router. To quote their site:

Using Virtual Router, users can wirelessly share any internet connection with any Wifi device. These devices connect to Virtual Router just like any other access point, and the connection is completely secured using WPA2, the most secure wireless encryption.

Sounds easy, right? To be honest, it actually is. And did I mention that it’s free to boot?

Grab the installation file and get installing. It’s a very benign application, weighing in at a single megabyte and takes only a few clicks to finish installation.

Do read what the installation screen says!

Once installed, you’ll get a very simply screen to configure your access point.

The Default Screen

Name your network as you wish. I couldn’t really ignore the sheer awesomeness of what I was doing so I just named my network, Matrix. Be sure to give your network a strong password as well — unlike me.

Now you’ll need to select which ‘connection’ to share. If you’re connecting through ethernet, this would be a LAN connection. If you’re on a USB modem of some sort, you’ll need to pick accordingly.

If your connection doesn’t show up, it’s probably an outdated driver somewhere. Update your driver and relaunch the application.

And that’s about all there is that you need to do. Click on that big button and wait for the software to do its voodoo. A few moments later, you can connect to the network just as you would connect to a regular network. Here is how mine looked after I hooked up my phone to the network.

With a mobile device on the network

The (Slightly) Hard Way

The above sounded almost too easy? You’re a command line warrior who is ashamed to use a GUI application? Fret not! I’m here with a solution for just you.

Step #1: Open a command prompt with administrator privileges. The usual right click, followed by “Run as Administrator” should do.

Step #2: Configure your network by typing in:

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=thisisagenericssid key=opensesame

Keep in mind that the key is your network’s passphrase. The rest should be self explanatory.

Step #3: Go to your network adapter’s settings.

Network and sharing center

Right click on the adapter which has the internet connection and click on properties. Click on the sharing tab and enable Internet Connection Sharing.

Enable "Internet Connection Sharing"

Step #4: Start your network with the following:

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

How your prompt should look like

Step #5: Stand back and admire your work. You’re done!

Wrapping Up

That wasn’t as complicated or as time consuming as you thought, was it? People do tend to be quite hard on Windows but no one can deny that it comes bundled with an enormous amount of great stuff like this built in.

Let me know if you’re run into any issues setting this up and thank you so much for reading!