Watermelon

A mouth-watering and the best fruit of the summer is Watermelon.With its full round curves, dark green skin, jet-black seeds and glistening red flesh, the watermelon is an excellent thirst-quencher.

Healthy Benefits.

In fact, most melons are rich in potassium a nutrient that may help control blood pressure.

Regulate heart beat, and possibly prevent strokes.

The 2005 Dietary Guidelines state that a potassium-rich diet helps keep salt from raising blood pressure and may also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and possibly age-related bone loss.

The guidelines encourage adults to consume 4,700 milligrams per day (while keeping sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams per day, which is one teaspoon of salt).

Watermelon has lycopene, which can help reduce the risk of several cancers.

Melons are also abundant in vitamin C one arm of the now-famous disease-fighting antioxidant trio. Another arm that's well represented is beta-carotene.

Researchers believe that beta-carotene and vitamin C are capable of preventing heart disease cancer, and other chronic conditions.

Watermelon is a valuable source of lycopene, one of the carotenoids that have actually been studied in humans. Research indicates that lycopene is helpful in reducing the risk of prostate breast, and endometrial cancers, as well as lung and colon cancer.

M i s w a k

One of the greatest benefits of Miswak is that it is the cure for all illnesses except death.
Removes grime from the mouth and cleans dirt from the teeth.
Brightens the teeth.
Grants brightness to the eyes.
Strengthens the gums.
Helps in the digestion of food.
Increases the reward of Namaz.
Strengthens the stomach.
Upsets Satan.
Increases good deeds.
Reduces and cures bile.
Strengthens the roots of the hair.
Makes it easier for the soul to leave the body.
It pleases the Angels.
Angels shake the hands of those who use Miswak because of the light (Noor) that emanates from their faces.
When a person who uses Miswak leaves for Namaz, the Angels walk with him.
His books of deeds will be given in his right hand.
Removes harmful temperature from the body.
The grave is widened for one who uses a Miswak.
It is a sympathetic comforter in the grave.
The person who is punctual in using Miswak is also rewarded for using it on those days when he does not use it for some reason.
The doors of Paradise are opened for him.
The doors of Hell are closed for him.
He will leave this world in a state of purity.

Benefits of Black Pepper

“Piper Nigrum” Black Pepper is a product from the berries of the pepper plant. It is pungent and most flavorful of all types of spices.

History

History of the Black pepper is un-believable. It was used in form of currency and in place of gold. Black pepper is an exclusive product of India, particularly South India from where it was exported to Greece and Egypt in 4th century BC. It was one of the most heavily traded items in ancient and medieval trade.

Black pepper is very useful source of manganese. It has also high contents of iron, and dietary fiber.

Health Benefits

There are a number of health benefits associated with this very popular and one of the oldest spice.

Improve Digestion:

Black pepper stimulates taste buds that result in higher hydrochloric acid secretion by intestine, which results in improved digestion. Hydrochloric acid is essential is proper digestion of proteins and fats. It also helps in prevention of diarrhea and constipation.

Prevents Gastric Troubles:

Black pepper has antioxidant and antibacterial effect on digestive system that helps in prevention of gastric troubles.

As Unani Medicine :

Black pepper founds regular mention in Ayurveda and Unani medicine systems of India. Ancient as well as modern medical texts speaks of its use in curing illness such as constipation, diarrhea, earache, gangrene, heart disease, hernia, insect bites, tooth decay and liver problems.

Oil of Black Pepper:

The oil of black pepper is used in external application to treat skin diseases and prevent hair loss.

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Please do not turn on A/C immediately as soon as you enter the car.
Open the windows after you enter your car and turn ON the air-conditioning after a couple of minutes.
According to a research done, the car dashboard, sofa, air freshener emits Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin (carcinogen) (take note of the heated plastic Smell in your car).
In addition to causing cancer, it poisons your bones, causes anemia, and reduces white blood cells. Prolonged exposure will cause Leukemia, increasing the risk of cancer. Acceptable Benzene level indoors is 50 mg per sq. ft. A car parked indoors with the windows closed will contain 400-800 mg of Benzene. If parked outdoors under the sun at a temperature above 60 degrees F, the Benzene level goes up to 2000-4000 mg, 40 times the acceptable level... & the people inside the car will inevitably inhale an excess amount of the toxins. It is recommended that you open the windows and door to give time for the interior to air out before you enter. Benzene is a toxin that affects your kidney and liver, and is very difficult for your body to expel this toxic stuff.

Beauty Tips

Follow these tips, and feel the difference:

• Make a paste of sandalwood with rose water and apply it on the face daily. You will see a glowing radiant skin in a matter of a few weeks.

• Mix turmeric powder with sandal wood paste and apply to face directly. Daily use would benefit greatly.

• Grape seeds are seen to show remarkable effects to lightening the skin tone.

• Take grounded almonds and mix with rose water. Apply this paste daily on the face and neck. It will, in a few days, bring a glow on your face, making you grow attractive in no time.

• Apply mixture of cucumber and coconut water on your face and neck will you benefit greatly.

• Take raw potato slices and leave them soaked in cold water for approx. 10 minutes. Later, rub these slices over face, neck and hands.Follow these tips, and feel the difference.

Massage

Massage is rubbing the body’s soft tissues, such as the muscles. Massage may be helpful in reducing pain and the tension. It improves the blood flow, and encouraging relaxation. Massage therapists usually apply pressure with their hands, but they can also use their forearms, elbows, or feet.

Types of Massage

There are at least 80 different types of massage. Some are gentle, and some are very active and intense.

Swedish massage

It is very gentle and is often used to promote relaxation, improve blood flow, and relieve muscle tension. The therapist uses long, gliding strokes and kneading and tapping techniques on the top layer of muscles in the direction of blood flow to the heart. This may also include moving the joints gently to improve range of motion.

Deep tissue massage

It is more active and intense. It is used to treat long-lasting muscle tension. The therapist applies slow strokes (with the fingers, thumbs, and elbows) using intense pressure to reach deeper layers of the muscles than those reached with a Swedish massage technique.

Self Massage

You can use self-massage to unwind after work or school, or to energize yourself in the morning. You can easily massage your feet, hands, or neck while doing other tasks or while relaxing. Self-massage works best if you are in comfortable clothes and are sitting or lying in a comfortable position. Use oil or lotion to massage bare skin.

Trigger point massage

It is less gentle and can sometimes be uncomfortable. The therapist applies firm pressure to knots or tight, tense muscles that have been overused or injured, continuing until the muscles relax. Let your massage therapist know if you feel any discomfort during the massage.

Some people feel that massage works because the touch is healing. Touch also communicates a sense of caring.

Note:
Always tell your doctor if you are using an alternative therapy, massage is considered safe when done properly .

Benifits of Quit Smoking

1.Saving your precious money and keep more cash in your pocket.

2.Improve your health and quality of life for the years.

3.Decrease the chance of heart attack.

4.Improve the ability of smell and taste.

5.Increase the functions of lungs.

6.Becomes Easier Walking.

7.Provide healthy environment at your home and office.

8.Good impression at your juniors.

9.Having more stamina and confidence.

10.Not Tired during the day.

11.Eating Better and no more cough.

12.Not stink the clothes.

Self Care - The Best Doctor

7/7/2009 2:00:01 AM

We need doctor, when we feel not well; but in the prevailing society it is seemed that doctors are too busy and they don’t give personal attention to their patients.

Some of medical problems don’t require to doctor. We can handle and manage it at home very easily. Here are some useful and practical Tips in order to remove common disease.


1.Cough

It may be defined into two types:

1. Dry Cough

2. Sputum (bacteria or fungi that are infecting the lungs)

For Dry Cough

• Take the hot drinks Such as tea, milk or soup. - Suck on cough lozenges.
  


• Take an over-the-counter cough medicine that contains dextromethorphan
  

2.Cold

such as running of nose and very low fever etc.
Use a vaporizer or a humidifier, if possible and eat hot and spicy foods
Drink lots of liquids
Take an over- the -counter medicine (paracetamol and/ or aspirin) for relieving pain and fever.
If you have a fever, Take complete rest.
Take half a teaspoon of salt into one cup of warm water and put three or four drops each nostril several times a day.

3.Diarrhea

Take a Fresh Lemon Juice
Drink lassi
Take an over-the-counter medicine, Imodium or Lomotilf
Eat small amounts of soft foods, such as cooked potatoes, yogurt and soft rice.

4.Minor Headache

Try to relax. Tilawat , Namaz and Zikr may help.
Take an over-the-counter medicine for reducing the pain
Rest in a quiet, dark room with your closed eyes .
Massage with your thumbs.
Take a shower.

Lemons Have Healing Power

Simple and very common garden variety is LEMON.

You and me seem there everywhere and use them for drink, remove hard stain, air-freshener and also in cooking.

It is known for its healing power that’s why it is used in traditional medicine and many other ways.

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Very High in Vitamin C

Helps dissolve gallstone

Relives hiccups

Down High Fever

Prevent many Infections

Relieves symptoms of Asthma and Tonsillitis

Garlic

Garlic

Some south Asian recipes are incomplete without Garlic.

Majority of the people are unaware about the history of garlic. It is used to about more than 5000 years old and belongs to the onion family. Garlic plants are not attacked by pests.It is called cash crop.
Largest producer of garlic,in the world is China.( approximately 10.5 billion kilograms annualy. )
Modern Science has shown that it is a most powerful antibiotic and safe food on the earth.

Some benefits are as under:-

Natural Protection against common cold, flu and specially Cancer.

Acts as a natural blood thinner and manage high cholesterol level.

Raw garlic is used by some to treat the symptoms of Acne.

It has been used extensively in herbal medicine.

Note: Raw garlic is very strong, so eating too much could produce problems.

1st Swine Flu cases in Jordan and Qatar

Jordan and Qatar join the list of the countries affected by the Swine Flu pandemic, as they discovered 4 cases coming lately from the U.S and Austria.

Nayef Al-Fayez, the Jordanian minister of Health has declared that 2 girls have been tested positive for the H1N1 virus; both girls -aged 11 and 17- arrived from the U.S. last week.

As for Qatar, the official Qatari press agency has stated that a New-Zealand 2-year-old boy coming from Austria has tested positive for the virus last Saturday, while another American 26-months-old boy also tested positive for H1N1 coming from New York through Bangladesh.

The H1N1 virus has recently been declared a pandemic by the "WHO" (World Health Organization) after hitting several countries.
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The best approach you can take is to try to avoid infection. If you do develop symptoms of swine flu, seek prompt medical attention so that you have the best chance of antiviral drugs providing you with successful treatment

Why are you tired?

When somebody asks you, how are you?

What will you say...Fine or Tired

If your reply is tired, there is no problem. In our community there is common crisis but adopting the following measures we may control this phenomenon and re-energize and refresh ourselves.



1. Do something new

Routine is the essential of life but comforting routines and habits can become deadening.

Do something new and change your routine such as;

Try a different driving route

Eating food you haven't tried before.



2. Body Exercise

Change your life by doing daily body exercise in order to remain physically fit.

3. Religious Activities

Religious activities like performing regular salat (Namaz) it helps to improve your spiritual level.

4. Social Activities

Take an active part in social activities. Help out your near and dear.

5. Positive thinking

Don’t think negative about your friends, colleague, employees, boss and others.

6. Don’t Adopt Multi Tasking

Do one thing at a time when you do multi-task (Ek Waqt me kai kam) you need to switch back and forth from one project to another.

7. Take a short break

Take a short break while you are doing your job for one cup of tea or glass of glucose etc.

See you after a short break