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The Magic of Mushrooms

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Its after the rains ,and mushrooms are popping up all over. But dont eat mushrooms unless they come packed(and pick mushrooms from the ground only if you are an expert). You dont have to be top chef to prize the lush,earthly flavour of these fungi.But whether its dainty oysters or the familiar buttons, You will get some newly discovered health benefits : They safeguard against cancer . Mushrooms are rich in disease-fighting phytochemicals, and eating them regularly has been linked to a lower risk of breast cancer in studies of Chinese and Korean women. Mushrooms also prevent prostate cancer cells from multiplying in mice-and might do the same in men. They supply hard-to-get nutrients. One medium-sized mushroom can supply21% of the recommended daily intake of selenium and one-third your need of copper;it also has as much potassium as a medium-size banana.Mushrooms are just as rich in minerals, a recent analysis found.Whats more mushrooms retain their nutrients even when stir-fried ,

5 Points For A Healthy Lifestyle

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1 . A balanced diet is the right combination of Carbohydrates,Proteins and Fats and also includes essential minerals and vitamins. 2.Weight loss and physical activity are keys to a healthy lifestyle. 3.Junk food may be tempting,but try to minimize your portions. 4.Ensure your daily diet has enough of fibre. 5 .Drink as much of fluids as possible but avoid those which have high amount of sugar.

NEW WAYS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY

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With a few simple changes now, you can prime your immune system to fight off microbial invaders in cold weather.Recent research suggests new tactics : Pop a vitamin D supplement . In the first clinical study of this vitamins powers against flu,kids given 1200IU of vitamin D3daily were nearly 60 percent less likely to come down with the illness than those who took a placebo pill. Turn down a second helping . Anew study from Tufts University, USA found that when 46 overweight men and women ate fewer calories for six months, their immune systems functioned better.Cutting calories by just 10 percent did the trick. Other recent research saw similar improvement after people lost an average of six kilos. Pick high-fibre foods . Mice that were fed plenty of soluble fibre-the kind in oats and apples- showed fewer signs of illness when they were given a substance that tricks the body into acting as if its infected with bacteria.Although animal studies are less reliable that human ones,

INGRINGREDIENTS FOR A LONG LIFE

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Longevity may come down to four key factors : not smoking, moderate drinking(no more than two drinks a day), at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day, and keeping active. that s according to a UK study of more than 20000 people aged 45 to 76 who were surveyed about their health habits. Participants scored one point for each of the four health behaviours. Almost 11 years later, those who scored all four were four times less likely to have died than those with none of the behaviours. The researchers found the healthy habits effectively added 14 years to the lives of participants. Although the study only examined mortality rather than quality of life , the results show that small changes to your lifestyle can make a big improvements in your HEALTH............................................

SMART TIPS TO TACKLE DIABETES

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1. Start your day with a good breakfast.Eating breakfast every day will help you have energy as well as steady blood sugar levels. 2.Eat small meals at regular times. 3.Cut down on sweets, split dessert with a friend when out and enjoying a treat. 4.Balance your carbs , choose fats wisely and keep portion sizes under control .

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Acidic foods take toll on teeth

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An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but it could also mean more tips to the dentist. The high acid content of fizzy drinks, berry friuts, apples,grapes, fruit juices and wine can be actually wear away tooth enamel,and many dentists report the recent trend towards healthy eating means many of their patients are showing signs of wear on their tooth. Prolonged acid wear, which is aesthetically unappealing , also makes teeth sensitive to hot and cold and can lead to series decay. While not a new phenonmenon , the fact that more people are snacking on acidic foods throughout the day means they are more susceptible to acid wear. That does not mean you should stop eating fruit, but you can reduce the effect acidic treats have on your mouth.To protect teeth,it is important for people who drinks lots of soft drinks to consume more water.it also helps to eat nuts or dairy products alongside foods high in acid. Its also important to avoid brushing immediately after eating acidic foods.Th

SKIN CARE NEEDS

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SKIN CARE NEEDS Your skin s  basic needs are the minimum daily regimen steps for all skin types.Everyone s skin is unique and hence the regime needs to be customized to specific skin type and concerns. Broadly it is : REPAIR Repair the damage caused by UV rays,pollution , life style -related stresses etc. by using scientifically proven and effective skin rejuvenating treatments.. PROTECT   1. From UV rays by liberally using at least SPF 15 good sunscreen , 15 mins before going out in the sun and reapplying every 3 hours. 2. Drink at least 3 ltrs of water and use a suitable moisturizer on slightly damp skin at least twice a day. NOURISH 1. With diet rich in anti-oxidants - fruits and vegetables, e.g oranges,berries grapes, carrots etc. 2. With omega-3 fatty acids a good source would be grilled fish for non-veg and flax seeds for the vegetarians ..........................

MY DARK FUCING FUNERAL

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Dark funeral is my favorite fucing black \m/ band from Sweden..... its just a cool and great \m/ band check this video dudes....................... \\\\\\\\\\\\\mmmmmm//////////

salt can be bad for kids too

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High blood pressure can also occur in kids and it could be due to too much Salt.proceed food such as corn flakes ,biscuits wafers , chips and pickles are major culprits A five year old should have no more than 3 grams of a salt a day, so try to limit intake to 1 gram for each main meal and avoid adding salt when cooking because masalas, sauces, and flavour enhancers contain salt............... THE UK FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY WEBSITE HAS ADVICE FOR ALL AGES : www.salt.gov.uk
treatment within 24 hours of a TIA (or mini stroke) cut s the risk of a major stroke by 80%

portal of knowledge: QUIT SMOKING FOR YOUR HEALTH

portal of knowledge: QUIT SMOKING FOR YOUR HEALTH : Some things are very easy to quit just like terrible jobs ,failing diets etc, but smoking not one of them unless you use this anti-addiction...

QUIT SMOKING FOR YOUR HEALTH

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Health guide  Some things are very easy to quit just like terrible jobs ,failing diets etc, but smoking not one of them unless you use this anti-addiction cocktail that combines traditional methods with non traditional ones. To control cravings, stop the addiction and provide motivation. Walk 40 minutes a day. on day 30 start taking smoking cessation drugs prescribed by your doctor that controls cravings. on day 35 toss your cigarettes if you were really struggling, slap on a nicotine patch too.the first few days will be toughest, but if you can make it past day ten, you are on the downhill side of the addiction mountainkeep walking and add some weight training to control weight gain,,, Stop smoking for you............ 

Coca - The Best

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Eating 45g of coca rich dark chocolate daily reduces fatigue in patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome