Natural ways to get better SLEEP

Insomnia is undeniably one of the most common sleeping problems and affects millions of people worldwide. In their desire to get sufficient amount of high quality sleep at night, many insomnia sufferers tend to take sleeping pills. While they may be useful when used occasionall, problems can sometimes occur when peple use medications too often.

                Here are some drinks that will help cure insomnia:

Tart Cherry
        Tart Cherries, especially the Montmorency variety, are known to contain naturally high levels of hormone melatonin which plays a vital role in inducing sleep. Research shows that as people age, melanin production tends to decrease. As melatonin drops, sleep problems such as insomnia begins to occur.

Vanilla
        Vanilla isn't just good for pastries, It helps in lowering the level ofblood pressure and in relaxing the nervous system.

Chamomile
        Intake of chamomile tea before bedtime is also thought to be an excellent sleep inducer.

Lavender
       Often used in aromatherapy, lavender is a wonder herb that is best associated with calming and
relaxation.

Honey
       More than its sweet taste, honey has been considered an excellent inducer of sleep since old times. It is a good source of the amino acid tryptophan which plays a role in inducing sleep.

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Lost your mobile?? You can get it back.

Nowadays each one of us carries Hi- Fi Mobile devices and is always afraid, that it may get stolen.
Eah mobile carries a unique IMEI (International Mobille Identity No) which can be used to track your mobile anywhere in the world.
         To know your IMEI number here's what you should do :
1. Dial *#06# from your mobile.
2. Your mobile will show a unique 15 digit.
3. Note this number anywhere but except in your mobile as this help trace your mobile in case of a theft.
4. Once stolen you just have to email this 15 digit IMEI number at cop@ vsnl.net.
5. Your mobile will be traced within next 24 hours via complex system of GPRS and internet.
6. You will find where your hand set is being operated even if someone chnages the sim.

If you lose yor mobile, send an email to cop@vsnl.net with the following Info:

Your name, Address , Phone model, Make, Last used Number, Email for communication, Missed date, IMEI Number.

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RAJGIR has been declared Polythene free zone !!

On Dec 2nd 2013, Rajgir is the first Buddhist historical city in India which has been declared a polythene free zone.

Rajgir, nearly 100 km from Patna, is in Nalanda district. It is the second most visited tourist place in the Buddhist circuit in the state after Bodh Gaya, considered the birthplace of Buddhism where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment over 2,500 years ago.

      The ruins of the ancient Nalanda Universities, considered one of the world's first residential universities, are situated near Rajgir.

"After Rajgir was declared a polythene-free zone, all hotels, dharamshalas, shops and street vendors have been ordered to stop using polybags of more than 40 micron thickness, The violators will be punished and fined", a district official said.

    "The violators will be fined Rs 100 to Rs 500" , he added.

According to an official in Rajgir, a number of tourists ad residents have complained about the excessive littering of polybags, including the popular hot springs, the Vishwa Shanti Stupa and other places associated with Buddhism.

Thousands of tourists, particularly those from countries with a sizable Buddhist population visit Rajgir's Shanti Stupa on the Ratnagiri Hill, the Cyclopean wall over a hill and other destinations connected with Buddhism.

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Bring GOOD LUCK to your HOME!!!!!

By bringing below materials to your home you can actually bring GOOD LUCK along.

• Bamboo plants : They can be wither placed indoor or in your garde, this symbolizes solidarity and oneness in the family.
• Dutch Hex Signs: these are available in shape of flowers, birds and stars and can be placed outside. This brings prosperity to your home.
• Chinese coins: This is known as very good attarcter of money. The coins are collated and tied in a mystic knot and place in south eatern direction of the house.
• 3- legged toad: If placed in the south eatern direction, this is known as very auspicious and known to attarct wealth.
• Dragon charm :  This is believed to strengthen your career growth and current position. tobe placed in north direction in your house.
• Crystals: These ensures success to your educational matters and are to be placed in northeatern direction.
• A Money plant : This is known to bring wealth to the house just how you have not imagined ever.
• Spiders: they can be a lucky charms for whom involved in trading.
• Set of 3 keys :  a set of 3 keys at home is considered lucky charm as it unlocks the door of health,wealth and love in your lives.
• Goldfish in Aquarium: Goldfishes are meant to bring positivity and luck in your lives.  A set of 8  gold fishes with 1 black fish can be kept to remove bad luck.
• Stick of Cinnamon : keeping a stick of cinnamon  in your puse brings steadiness in your income.

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TREND for MID - LENGTH dresses for the PARTY!!!

Women these days are more liking and showing their interest to wear mid - length dresses instead of short/ mini skirts and other short and leg exposing dresses.

The lastest survey shows that there were more number of purchases made for mid length dresses for the 2013 party season if compared to the previuos year.
The study by fashion brand George at Asda has revealed that sales has increased to 173 % for 2013 party season compared to last year.

There were about 79% of dresses purchased online this year is for mid length dresses.
And also found that more than 68% of women feel comfortable wearing middis than shorts , one of the reason being knees as their problem areas.

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Tips on HOW TO GET GOOD SHAPE IN JUST 8 WEEKS!!

Fisrt of all just be determined and don't loose any hope on lossing weight and about achieving better results.

During holiday and vacation one tend to consume more and also fast foods,sweets and other unheathy stuffs,than usually and end up gaining more weight.

But its not difficult to get back in shape in just 8 weeks provided you follow below golden rules which will also keep you fit and prevent from diseaes.

• Drink plenty of water : If you drink more water then your stomach fills up and makes you eat lesser than when you eat empty stomach. It also helps in removing all toxics which are produced during the day might be due to over eating.
• Go for a Run or Brisk Walk everyday : Running, jogging or brisk walking is the best and mst simplest form of exercise contuining for 8 weeks can definitely will make you feel that you are more active,energized and have lost considerable weight.

• Minimize the intake of Processed Sugar : Intake of sugar can put lot of weight, hence try avoiding more intake of sugarry foods be it even in smaller quantities.
• Reduce intake of Salt : Try to avoid eating more salt as they are rich in Sodium and can make your body bloat as it retains a lot of water.
• Take more Fruits and raw Vegetables : Take more of fruits or raw vegetables in the form of salads intead of meat, bread,butter etc, this will cause no harm even if you are taking it heavily but
   rather keeps you healthy and fit as they are rich in vitamins and minerals and other nutrients.
• Cut down on your intake of Red Meat : If you are really trying hard to get back to your earlier slim body and cut fats, then try to cut down your intake of Red Meat as much as possible.

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Raw LADYFINGER beneficial for DIABETES

Eating Raw ladyfinger is very beneficial than cooked one  for Diabetic pateints.

How to consume Ladyfinger at Home :
Take 2-3 ladyfingers and soak it in a glass of full water.
Leave it soaked the whole night.
In the Morning when you get up, remove the ladyfingers out of the glass and drink the water empty stomach.
This will help to lower down the sugar level.

Low Glycamic Index(G.I) food :
Diabetic patients are advised to consume food which is low in G.I.
Ladyfinger has 20 G.I which is very low and hence beneficial for Diabetes and the same time conrolling the
sugar level.

Very good fighter for Kidney disease :
Ladyfinger is very good for preventing Kidney diseases. Since Diabetic patients are more prone to kidney
diseases, they are recommeneded to consume LadyFinger in their daily diet.

Rich in Soluble Fibres:
Ladyfingers are rich in soluble fibres and hence are very good in digestion of Carbohydrates.
It slows down your digestion process and hence lowering your sugar level.

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HERBS to Keep you WARM!!

Here are some of the Ayurvedic home herbs which can keep you Warm during winters.

• Dalchini or cinnamon increases the immunity and helps to regulate blood sugar level. You can consume this after dissolving this in boiled water. This can be also taken with tea and honey.
• Adding honey to cinnamon and ginger is very good to fighting cold and cough, and hence boosts the immunity level.
• Consumption of sprouted methi seeds once a day also keep you warm.
• Add one spoon of Ashwagandha in water and consume everyday, this is very good to ward off chills during winters.
• Consumption of Garlic a very good herb can also be very useful in keeping your body temperature warm. It can be added to soups and vegetables.

 

 

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Karbonn Titanium X : The Next Generation Smartphone

This has been designed in such a way that it has been taken to totally a different level.

Features of Karbonn Titanium X :

• Full HD Display
• IPS screen for brilliant screen output
• 1.5 GHZ of Quad-Core processor.
• 1 GB RAMplus 16 GB internal memory
• 2300 mAh battery
• 13 MP Rear Camera with Dual Flash along with 5 MP front camera
• Runs on Google's Android 4.2 jelly bean OS
• Inaugural price of Rs 18,490
• Redifine smartphone usage of Youth- the Generation X of the country.
• One Glass Screen  (OGS) enabled with IPS Display for wider viewing of angles.
• sleek Unibody design
• OTG support upto 32 GB

Its designed to set a benchmark in smartphone market of the country.

 

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MERCEDES to hike prices in January

German Luxury car maker Mercedez Benz will hike prices of its products by 10 % from next month in India!. There are no reasons provided by them for the hike, but the rivals BMW and Audi already said  the prices will be increased due to pressure on their business and other economical factors.

There are many brands of the cars which are sold in India including compact cars A class, B class, sedans C class, E class, S class and sports cards priced between 22 lakhs to 3 crores.

Mercedez Benz India Managing Director & CEO Eberhard Kern said: Due to Market dymanics
continue to evolve and so the hike in price although they will continue to provide best luxurious service and delightment to the valued customers.

Earlier, Honda Cars India Limited also commented on price hike on their entire products due to the adverse affect of exchange rate and inflation in the country.

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Make Colour statement with area RUGS- Adds up to the beauty of your home

Bold Patterns:  If your floors are plain and walls painted with dull colours or not attractive colours.
You can go for area rugs with bold patterns on your floor whch will attract the visitors / guests coming to you home.

Colourful additions: If you walls are plain or furnitures just ordinary then you can go for are rugs with multi colours to fill up space on your floor which can add beauty to your room and the overall decor.

Right shape and size: Based on the space , you need to choose the right shape and size of the rugs.
for example: for dining table go for a rectangular rug, a hexagonal rug for a square shaped table,
a round rug for a round table.
If the space is long and narrow, you can fill the space with a rectangular multi coloured rug.

Layered rugs for modern look and style : You can also go for layered rug on your floor  which can give an appeal as if there are many designed rugs across the floor.
Also multi layered rugs can bring in muplie colours and patterns in one which can enhance the decor of your living room.

More than one rug: Make it a combination of different kinds of rugs altogether which can add to elegance to the room.

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Smooth, Yummy, Dark Chocloate's Benefits !!!

What is Dark Chocolate :

Dark chocolate is made up of sugar, cocoa , cocoa butter and with no milk content.
These contents bvary from brand to brand, No milk content make it different from Milk Chocolate.
Additionally it contains emulsifier and vaniall which keeps it smooth.

 Cocoa solid  comprises cocoa bean, cocoa powder, cocoa butter and chocolate liquor.
Brands available in Dark Chocolates are : Bournville, Lindt Dark and so on.

Semi-sweet chocolate, bitter chocolate and extra dar chocolates are some of the names given for different types of dar chocolates based on the content of the chocolate present, these names are given by the manufacturers to differentite between dark chocolates with more intense falvour.

Dark chocolate has recently been discovered to have a number of healthy benefits.

1) Good for Your Heart

Consuming  small amount of dark chocolate twice or thrice a week can help lower blood pressure. Dark chocolate improves blood flow and also prevents the formation of blood clots. Eating dark chocolate may also prevent arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

2) Good for Your Brain

Dark chocolate controls blood flow to the brain and also to heart, and hence improves cognitive function. It also helps to reduce any risk of stroke.
Dark chocolate also contains several chemical compounds which has a positive effect on your mood and cognitive health. Chocolate contains phenylethylamine (PEA), the same chemical your brain creates when you feel like you're falling in love. PEA encourages your brain to release endorphins, so it will make you feel happie and full of Joy.
Dark chocolate also contains caffeine, which is like a mild stimulant.

3) Control Blood Sugar

Dark chocolate helps keep your blood vessels healthy and your circulation unimpaired to protect against type 2 diabetes. The flavonoids in dark chocolate also help reduce insulin resistance by helping your cells to function normally and regain the ability to use your body's insulin efficiently. Dark chocolate also has a low glycemic index, meaning it won't cause huge spikes in blood sugar levels and keeps it controlled and regulated.

4) Full of Antioxidants

Dark chocolate is full of  antioxidants. Antioxidants help free your body of free radicals, which cause oxidative damage to cells. Free radicals are responsible in the aging process and may be a cause of cancer, so eating antioxidant rich foods like dark chocolate can protect you from cancer and slows the signs of aging.

5) Contains Theobromine

Dark chocolate contains theobromine, which can help to harden your tooth enamel.Hence, unlike most other sweets, lowers your risk of getting cavities if you practice proper dental hygiene.
Theobromine is also a mild stimulant, though not as strong as caffeine but can help to suppress coughs to some extent.

6) High in Vitamins and Minerals

Dark chocolate are rich in vitamins and minerals which is beneficial for your health.
Contains some of the following vitamins and minerals in high concentrations:

• Potassium
• Copper
• Magnesium
• Iron

The copper and potassium  helps prevent against heart stroke and cardiovascular ailments.
The iron aids iron deficiency anemia, and the magnesium helps to prevent type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and other heart disease.

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WORLD'S YOUNGEST DRUMMER - JULIAN PAVONE

Guiness World Records recognized Julian Pavone in the year 2012, from Detroit US as the youngest Professional Drummer at a very tender age of 5 years,10 months and 3 days.
Now the Michigan youngster has broken his own records this year.

He started playing the drums at the age of 3 months, when his father holded the infant on his lap and
put  the drumsticks in the little infant's hand.

He has done more than 33 television and news shows and his remarkable talents have been shown in more than 45,000 newspaper and magazines

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DECOR WITH LEATHER

Leather furnishing brings a altogether different charm and beauty which enhances the look of the living room.

HOME DECOR

Features of Leather furniture:

High levels of comfort,ease,style and durability makes it most sought after to add aesthetics of living room.
Additionally, they are easily available in several styles, colours and design patterns.


How to maintain Leather Furnitures:

• Damp piece of cloth can be used to remove dust , stains and cleaning purpose.
• Or wipe your sofas or leather furniture with clean dry cotton cloth regularly to remove dust particles.
• If liquid is spilled over the sofa, towel or absorbent paper can be used to gently dab the  area.
• Vaccum regularly using vaccum's hose attachents to remove dust.
• Avoid soaking leather into any form of liquid eg soap, surf or even water.

Points to keep in mind while selecting Leather Furniture:

• Go for 100% top grain leather due to best feature in terms of durability, water proof nature. This features are expected to be enhanced as it ages.
• Be very careful selecting the frame constructions for durability and strength.
• Select the furniture having good and uniform padding material.
• Check for good spring material with either Good tempered steel springs or 8 - way hand tied springs.
• Select the best design which suits to your decor and interior of your living room.
• Always choose leather furniture which comes with removable seats and cover which also helps retaining the comfort and utility of furniture piece.

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KOLHAPURI CRAFTS

KOLHAPURI CRAFTS

Kolhapuri chappals are open toed,flat,T stapped sandal handcrafted leather chappals which are tradinally made in kolhapur by the community of people
whose  hereditary occupation is tanning and leather work since ages.
originally this was being used by farmers and works working in fields but the unique design of its has reached to a wider group of people who
has attracted people from all over the world.
Its made of buffalo's hide, goat's fine leather is used for the plated strips, and the cords used to stich are made up of leather.
These slippers are locally tanned uing vegetable dyes.
About 20,000 crafts persons in kolhaput district are employed in making these slippers.
History
These were first used in 13th century and prevoisly known as kapashi,paytaan,kachkai,bakkalnali and pukari the villages where they were made.
Because of its unique design it became famous in mumbai, calcutta and gradually all over the world.
Design:
This is made of buffalo hide and thread and weigh as much as 2 kg because of its thickness of sole which makes it more durable and preventive
from extreme heat and montainous terrains and any kind of wear and tear.

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SPORTS IMPROVE LEARNING ABILITY

SPORTS IMPROVE LEARNING ABILITY

As per Expert Sue Cutbill who is Exercise and sports expert, sports helps to boost kid's learning ability.
According to him below are some advantages of different kinds of sport.
a) Golf - sharpens focus, improves coordination and aids in visualization.
b) Cricket- Builds endurance and stamina and facilitates concentation, cooperation and communication.
c) Football- Increases problem solving skills and memory.
d) Handball-Improves children's basic motor.coordinatin and socia skills
e) Volleyball-adds to attention and motivation and boosts mood.

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WORLD'S SMALLEST THEATRE IN AUSTRIA

WORLD'S SMALLEST THEATRE IN AUSTRIA:

The smallest theatre which has been nominated as a strong contender for a Guiness record.
The name of the theatre is Kremlhof theatre located in villach, Austria.
It is so small that at a time it can only fit 8 guests all sitting in front row seats.
The measure of the stage is 1.30 by 1.30 meters.
This was built by felix Strasser and YuliaIzmaylova, who puts shows f opera, ballet and plays for the privileged limited audience.The theatre does not sell ticket but just take mere donation.

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Users limiting ONLINE BANKING

Users are deferring from using Online Banking due to risk posed by malware.

The survey conducted by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International revealed that while performing financial transactions on smartphones and tablets , users do not feel safe saying it "RISKY".
Around 28% of smart phone users do not feel safe and comfortable  doing financial transactions due to security risks associated with it.

Keep in mind below two things while using Online Banking:

• For using Online Banking you must learn the system properly else it creates issues and problems to make transaction clearly.
• Keep changing your password regularly to avoid hacking by others and to be secured.

Kronenberg recommends three key steps for protecting your personal finances and your identity online:

Be Protected: Make sure you have a reputable antispyware and antivirus program installed on your computer. Be careful when doing searches for "free" antivirus software because the results are often decoys that have malicious programming built in to them.

Stay Protected: Suppress the urge to hit the ignore button when you get those pesky reminders asking if you would like to check for updates. By having the most up-to-date software for both your operating system (like Windows or Linux) and your antispyware and antivirus program, you get the highest level of security.

Diversity is key: Would you ever use the same key for your car, office and your home? Although it may seem simplest to just use the same password for all your online accounts, it is perhaps the riskiest thing you can do to open yourself up to identity theft. If just one of your accounts is hacked it opens the door for the thief to gain access to all of them.

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GET RID OF UNDER EYE PUFFINESS and DARK CIRCLES

Puffy eyes are a symptom of increased anxiety, stress, and sleeplessness.

You can get rid of under-eye puffiness with these simple home remedies:

• Go Potato:  Slice a potato into two halves after keeping it cool in a refrigeraot for couple of minutes and hover the slices and circle around the eyes gently.Place it over on your eyes so that it covers the puffed areas and dark circles and leave it for 15-20 min and relax. Wash your face with clean and normal water.
• Milky Way : Dip cotton pads in chilled milk, you can few drops of rose water as well, and place it over your eyes covering the puffed and dark circle areas and relax for 15-20 min.
• Cucumber Relief: Take two slices of refrigerator cucumber and place it on your eyes for 15-20 min and relax with cool soothing slices and go for a short nap.It will help relief ,strain/stress and give relief to your burning eyes, also refreshes your mind as well. It will help reducing puffy tissues and reduces dark circles around your eyes.
• Spoons and Iced water: Take a glass of chilled iced water and four stainless steel spoons. Chill the spoon in the iced water and then place one over each eye, keep doing the same exercise switching the spoons while letting the other one chill in the glass of water. This is a very nice remedy to get rid of puffiness.
• Green Tea bag: Relax for 15-20 min with a chilled green tea bag or steeped chamomile over each eye. This helps to bring back your puffed eyes to normal with its herbal properties.
• Drink more water: Drinking a glass of water is a very easy and simple way of getting rid of puffiness and droopiness.  

 

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