Apples

Apples are rich in phytochemicals like quercetin, which have been suggected to have prevent ive action in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. Apples are also high in flavonoids-antioxidants which may help prevent prostate and breast cancer, heart disease and stroke. However, remember that you must eat the peel to derive the benefits.

( Source : http://www.gurumaa.com/health-dietary-superstars.php )

Top 10 Memory Improvement Tips

• Focus your attention on the materials you are studying
• Avoid cramming by establishing regular study sessions
• Structure and organize the information you are studying
• Utilize mnemonic devices to remember information
• Elaborate and rehearse the information you are studying
• Relate new information to things you already know
• Visualize concepts to improve memory and recall
• Teach new concepts to another person
• Pay extra attention to difficult information
• Vary your study routine

( Source : http://psychology.about.com/od/cognitivepsychology/tp/memory_tips.htm )

Hair Care

Hair care tips :-
· Always use a treated elastic hair band like a Blax, Bungee or similar, when you put your hair into a braid or ponytail. This will prevent hair breakage and loss that results from using a plain rubber band.
·Never sleep in a tight braid or ponytail. This practice may cause ongoing hair breakage and/or loss over time.
·Always carefully remove tangles from your hair with a pick or brush before shampooing. This will prevent unnecessary knots and tangles making hair much easier to dry, style and braid.
·If you plan on trying out a brand new hairstyle for a special event (e.g. wedding or prom) always plan to practice several times before the big event arrives. This will guarantee great results.
·Never brush wet hair. This guarantees breakage because hair is most fragile when wet.
·Use a good wide tooth comb or pick or your fingers to untangle your hair as you dry it. Hair should be at least 90-95% dry before brushing.
·Braid your hair while it's still damp and allow hair to aid dry while braided. This will add beautiful waves to the hair when you undo the braids.

( Source : http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip002.htm )

Growing long hair

Proper nutrition is needed :
· Drinking enough daily fluids.
·Minimizing unhealthy hair care habits (chemicals, hot tool use, damaging hair care product use).
· Eliminating hair growth retarding lifestyle habits (excessive caffeine, sugar, nicotine, alcohol, junk foods).
· Getting enough sleep, rest and relaxation.
· Taking vitamins, minerals & herbs. Because of the current condition of the earth and exhausted soil, human beings must take nutritional supplements to operate at their maximum hair growth rates. Whether you take a good multi-vitamin or a product designed to grow hair - this is an essential component for growing hair at your maximum potential

( Source : http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip180018.htm )

Computer Comfort

If you spend most of day in front of computer, here are some tips for avoiding injury :-
1) Adjust your chair. So your feet are firmly on the ground
2) Set your keyboard at elbow height. If your dest is too hihigh, you tend to hold your arm up over the desk, which results in an extra load on your shoulder.
3) Avoid extreme research. If the mouse is too far away, your shoulder is really rotated when you use it.
4) Look for product designed for comfort suhech as a padded wrist rest or a mouse that fits relaxed posture of the hand
5) Don't ignore even minor discomfort. Any misalignment can add up

( Source : Reader's Digest August 2007 )

Peace yourself

Are you always in a rush?? Do you know that rush may be risking your health??
Refer to the study head Professor Richard Wiseman from the University of Hertfordshire said, "As people get more hurried they spend less time with friends, they dont exercise, they eat poorly, drink and smoke more. These factor built up to cause the risk of heart disease."
Why the rush?
Scientists and psychologist say the increase pace of life is draven by technology ( the internet, email, mobile phone culture) and the need to be avaiable 24 hours a day. People are less patient and try to cram more into a day.
Life in the slow lane
If you fine it difficult to wait in a queue or to sit still for along period, you can ease anxiety by listening to music or chatting . Making time for friends, family and exercise will help you relax.

( Source : Reader's Digest August 2007 )

A Better Pizza

Due to a high salt and fat content, too much take away pizza may harm your health. But you could eat it more often if you made your own. It will have less salt and fat. Plus use a wholewheat base and you will up your fibre intake, whih will help you feel fuller longer- the key to weight management.

( Source : Reader's digest August 2007 )

Pita Piza Recipe

Ingredient
1) wholewheat pita bread
2) 2 tbsp pasta saurce
3) 2 slice of cheese
4) 2 leave of basil

Method
Slice the pita in half. Gently ease it open, keeping both halves joined together. Spoon one tablespoon of source into each half. Place one slice of cheese in each half. put in the microwave for 25 second to melt the cheese. And a piece of basil to both halves and serve.

( source : Reader's digest august 2007 )