tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88896817867054620872024-02-19T12:32:42.347+08:00Beyond YouSai Hijara - Ferrarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-78646075848514395362016-07-24T23:55:00.000+08:002016-07-24T23:55:00.737+08:007 Ways You're Damaging Your Teeth<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span class="">A perfect smile can go a long way! </span>Not only are your pearly whites important for appearances but it's a big factor in determining your oral health. Most of us may think that brushing and flossing are enough to maintain a healthy set of teeth that we sometimes overlook the simple habits that we do every day what damage them. <span class="">Here are 7 (surprising) ways we may be contributing to the damage of our perfect molars.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>1. Overbrushing</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Vigorous strokes can wear down the protective enamel of our teeth which eventually promotes the development of cavities and decay. This can also push back the gums, causing it to recede over time and expose the delicate part of your teeth. Also known as' toothbrush abrasion, overbrushing can be a cause of sensitive teeth. <o:p></o:p></div>
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While sweets may be a good boost to the mood, they can be a potential enemy of our teeth. Although this has been a longstanding fact, only a few know how sugar can lead to the damage of teeth.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our houses hundreds of mouth bacteria, some beneficial and others harmful. These harmful little guys usually feed on the sugars and produce acid that destroys tooth enamel. Now we understand that sugar may not be the direct culprit for this event, but it can be the source of acid which harms our teeth.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>3. Consuming acidic food and drinks</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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The acidity of what we eat / drink is, most of the time, overlooked. <span class="">Acidic food and drinks such as soda, wine, lemon water and citric fruits actually erode our teeth by softening the enamel surface. </span>These soft spots can be easy targets to future physical damage.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Waking up with a dry mouth first thing in the morning is an unpleasant feeling. Getting rid of the discomfort of a dry mouth can be quick, but a constant dryness may be a warning to a serious complication. A dehydrated mouth is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria that causes halitosis and gum disease. Hydration can have a lot of good effects and maintaining oral health is one of them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class=""><b>5. Chewing ice</b></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Many people habitually crunch ice using their teeth, leading to small injuries. Cracked and chipped teeth, eroded enamel and complications with fillings, crowns are often the effects of addictive chewing ice. <span class="">Oftentimes, people with this habit find that they are more sensitive to hot and cold foods and drinks.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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This is probably the biggest threat to our oral health. Teeth staining due to nicotine and tar is an immediate effect of smoking. Not only this, the chemicals in cigarettes can increase bacteria and plaque build-up which leads to bad breath and often, gum disease. Severe cases of gum disease are the reason for tooth loss reason.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class=""><b>7. Using your teeth as tools</b></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Know anyone who has the skill of popping the cap off a bottle of beer using their teeth? If yes, warn them the next time they'll do so because they can face some serious fractures. Our teeth are not scissors and wire cutters that are meant to open things. They could not withstand it all and can crack, chip or even cause malocclusion (poor jaw alignment). So think twice the next time you want to use your teeth to rip off those tags. <o:p></o:p></div>
Maverick Sandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04847821584836173506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-85652292435732232382016-07-21T21:35:00.001+08:002016-07-21T21:35:42.652+08:00Run Your Way to a Better Memory<div class="MsoNormal">
Here's another reason why you should not miss out on those runs daily, or why you should start the habit of running ASAP: Researchers have proven that it can enhance memory! <span class="">The benefits of running are no strangers to those in the world of fitness, but scientists have finally proven its effect on our memory in the cellular level.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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In 2010, Neuroscientists at Cambridge University have presented that running stimulates the growth of gray matter in the brain, leading to the growth of hundreds of thousands of brain cells that enhanced memory. <span class="">Today, another research published in </span><i><span class=""><a href="http://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(16)30247-9" target="_blank">Cell Metabolism</a></span></i><span class=""><a href="http://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(16)30247-9" target="_blank"> </a>have shown that muscles secrete a protein, known as cathepsin B, and is transported to the brain, a direct link in exercise and memory function.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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In the study, cathepsin B levels spiked in students who ran in a four-month exercise regimen and they were able to perform better in a given task to measure their memory. Those with the best performance in a memory task were shown to have the highest levels of the protein.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The cathepsin B protein have a notorious reputation as it was first known to be secreted by tumors and is involved in the formation of amyloid plaque in the brain of those with Alzheimer's. Other studies have proven that it is actually neuroprotective and can clear these amyloid plaques. Further studies have been set out to know the mechanisms of this protein in crossing the blood-brain barrier and how it activates neural signaling and growth.<o:p></o:p></div>
Maverick Sandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04847821584836173506noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-13879075786820803082016-07-16T19:41:00.001+08:002016-07-16T19:42:55.468+08:00Boost Brain Power with this Simple Drink<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Green tea</b> is known to have several health benefits including decreasing anxiety, fighting off cancer cells, lowering blood pressure and weight loss. So it's probably safe to say that it's one of the healthiest drinks there is. Its track record goes all the way back to ancient China where they use the beverage to relieve ailments.</div>
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Scientists today were completely baffled of green tea's magic and decided that they find out the reason for its healing properties. They extracted a particular compound from the tea, Epigallocatechin gallate or <b>EGCG</b> , and found out that it could <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260916194_Erratum_to_Green_tea_extract_enhances_parieto-frontal_connectivity_during_working_memory_processing" target="_blank">improve the performance of the brain</a> by enhancing working memory.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>working memory</b> ? Our working memory is the one involved in remembering and processing information so that we may use them during our immediate need of them. Working memory is important in carrying out everyday tasks that require reasoning and comprehension.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In the study they did, subjects were given drinks that contain extracts of EGCG. After four weeks of dosing them with beverages, the researchers saw increased connectivity in regions of the brain that is associated with working memory. They found that it increases neuroplasticity, or the brain's ability to change and neurons making new connections with other neurons.<o:p></o:p></div>
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With the findings of this study, the scientists say, they see a greater potential of green tea in helping with the future treatment of Alzheimer's. <o:p></o:p></div>
Maverick Sandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04847821584836173506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-20756417428382448472016-07-06T17:25:00.000+08:002016-07-06T17:29:45.408+08:00Pasta: The secret to a lower BMI and small waistline<div class="MsoNormal">
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study by (I think you know who) Italians in <i><a href="http://www.nature.com/nutd/journal/v6/n7/full/nutd201620a.html" target="_blank">Nutritionand Diabetes</a></i> that found out eating pasta does not contribute to
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For years, diet researchers in Italy have worried about the
fattening reputation of pasta all over the diet world, especially with the rise
of low carb, high protein diet. So they set out to prove otherwise, with their
study that comprised of 23,000 participants, surveying their eating habits. The
results are definitely enough to repair pasta’s reputation—finding no link to
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“Our data shows that enjoying pasta according to
individuals' needs contributes to a healthy body mass index, lower waist
circumference and better waist-hip ratio.”, says lead author of the paper George
Pounis. And they recommend eating pasta as part of a <b>Mediterranean diet</b> rich in vegetables and olive oil, for healthier
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Thanks to this recent evidence that says pasta helps fight
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the biology behind why cells age and die. A lot of evidence now backs up the
theory that telomere length strongly affects the pace of aging of our cells. So
what are telomeres? These are the end strands of our chromosomes. They are
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cell dies. And it was found that shorter telomeres are often associated with
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(1) reduced risk of stroke and (2) decreased risk of type 2 diabetes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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another recent study published in <i><a href="http://jn.nutrition.org/content/146/7/1373.abstract" target="_blank">The Journal of Nutrition</a></i> found a
link between coffee consumption and telomere length; the subjects that consumed
a higher amount of coffee had longer telomeres in their leukocytes (white blood
cells).</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/harvard-study-moderate-coffee-drinking-associated-with-longevity" target="_blank">Harvard study</a> in 2015 found that only MODERATE coffee
consumption lowers the risk of an early death. Yes, it is recommended to drink coffee,
same with alcohol, in moderate amounts. "There is not enough evidence that you should drink more coffee for the sake of longer life expectancy," says Dr. Ding, first author of the Harvard study.</span><br />
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National Running Day. So to honour this and the life-changing exercise (that most
likely made me a healthier person), here are some of the benefits of running
that I hope will convince a lot of you to start a commitment to it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and nutrients in order to sustain your movement. This makes your heart compensate
by beating faster and harder. Your lungs, on the other hand, increase its
capacity to keep up with the oxygen demands of your cells by increasing blood
flow, gas exchange and number of capillaries used in your lung tissues. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Running is a kind of cardio and even though it stresses your
heart (to beat faster and harder), it’s the good kind of stress that eventually
makes it stronger. According to a study in the <i><a href="http://content.onlinejacc.org/article.aspx?articleID=1891600" target="_blank">Journal of the American College of Cardiology</a></i>,
running for even just 10 minutes a day can drastically reduce your risk of dying
from a cardiovascular disease. So when you keep a habit of running, your heart
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both running and walking can potentially reduce the risk of cancer, they have
confirmed that running may be more effective in the fight. It can also reduce
the risk of having a <a href="http://stroke.ahajournals.org/content/early/2013/07/18/STROKEAHA.113.001538.abstract" target="_blank">stroke</a> and heart attack. How? Running, along with other forms of exercise, strengthen
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extra pounds. It is the second most effective in terms of burning calories. And
they found out that there is a direct correlation to the amount of fats that
are being burned off to the time of your run. Meaning the longer you run, the
more fats are degraded by your body.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Believe it or not, running actually helps in boosting your
memory. How? Regular exercise increases the blood flow to the brain which also
means an increase of oxygen and nutrients for your brain cells. These events
can adversely affect brain function. Also, regular exercise has been proven to
beat age-related mental decline such as in your working memory. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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found out that when we run, our brain releases two feel-good chemicals:
endorphins and endocannabinoids. Endorphins are proven to relieve pain and
induce the feeling of euphoria or great pleasure. Endocannabinoids have effects
that are quite similar to the compounds found in cannabis. Some mental health
experts also use running to help treat clinical depression and some
psychological disorders (like alcohol and drug addiction). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Maverick Sandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04847821584836173506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-73148306172467471482016-05-18T23:46:00.000+08:002016-05-18T23:52:11.317+08:00What to Eat (and Drink) for a Radiant Looking Skin<div class="MsoNormal">
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to spend too much for beauty pills? Well, I have scoured the internet and found
foods (and a drink) that can make it easier to have a radiant-looking skin
without spending too much. All of these are easily acquired and some are even
part of our everyday meal and we just don’t notice them. So here they are:<o:p></o:p></div>
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When I was in college, my breakfast wasn’t complete without
a sunny side up or scrambled egg. What’s in it? Basically all the essential proteins that our body
needs. But of these, two are vital for our skin: choline and lutein.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Choline is needed for the build-up of our cell membranes and
regulates B vitamins needed to produce other proteins, collagen and elastin,
that are needed for firm, smooth skin. Lutein, along with another protein
zeaxanthin, is an antioxidant that protects our skin from the damage of UV rays
that can cause wrinkling and sometimes even cancer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One secret to a young looking skin is keeping it moisturized. Don’t want the hassle of applying moisturizer for the day? Then just include brown rice in your meal. It is loaded with lipid molecules called ceramides that maintain skin moisture. These molecules are incorporated in the outer layer of our skin and help in maintaining it well hydrated.</div>
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Ever wonder what gives tomatoes their color? Carotenoids are
plant pigments which are responsible for yellow, orange and red colors in
fruits and vegetables. In tomatoes is one carotenoid called Lycopene. This Lycopene
has been proven to lower the hormones that promote acne development, for a
clear and smooth skin, and is also an antioxidant<o:p></o:p></div>
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the fan of fresh tomatoes in your plate, then we suggest you consume other
tomato-based foods such as sauces (in pastas and pizzas, yum!) and tomato
juice. Nutritionists recommend that we include these in our diets for 3-5 times
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Fact: not all fats are bad for you. Ever heard of omega-3
fatty acids? They’re one of the good cops in fatty acids world. They have been
proven to lower the bad fats in our body and fight off the risk for heart
diseases. As for our skin, however, a study found out that it can slow down
wrinkling or skin ageing by delaying the production of certain bad chemicals.
Not only this, they can also combat acne which is acne sufferers are
recommended to consume four to five serving of oily fish per week. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Not only does a warm cup of green tea gives you a kick start
for the day, it is also proven to be packed with antioxidants! Like the
tomatoes and seafood, green tea also fights acne development by lowering a
hormone called Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which is responsible for
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One thing that comes to mind when I hear whole grain is the
word ‘fiber’. Yes, it’s proven that these foods are high in fiber and
significantly important in reducing belly fat. Another major benefit that we
can acquire them is a radiant-looking skin. Niacin in whole grains fight
inflammatory agents in our body which can lead to reducing the redness in
pimples and acne. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you’re one to compromise comfort for style, then
compromise no more because we have found a way to choose both. But before we go
on what are the different types of feet, we should first know the important
parts of the shoe to help you choose the perfect fit for you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The toebox is the area that covers your toes and is one of
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bunions when you have ill-fitted closed shoes. The vamp is the opening where you slip your
feet in, it also includes the part that covers the front of your foot up to the
back. The bottom part of the shoe is the sole and it comes in contact with the
ground. The heel is where your heel bone rests and improves the balance of the
shoes. Thick soles and heels make feet look heavier and are suitable for women
with fuller figures.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Toes of this type of feet have decreasing length. They
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This type of feet is suitable in shoes with medium to wide
in width. Tapered toebox are recommended to give space between the first and
second toe. But if you want for it to appear slimmer, then go for a pointed
toebox and longer vamp. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In Roman feet types, the first three toes are similar in
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Due to the similar length in the first three toes, covered
shoes are not recommended for this type. Open-toe shoes are more suitable for
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Tip: Strappy shoes can hide the broadness of your feet,
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This type of feet resembles an arrowhead—with the second toe
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Pointed shoes that are ill-fitted are a no-no for Greek types.
Pointed toebox restricts the toes in this type, causing them to push each other
to the sides and can lead to discomfort. A bigger/wider toebox is recommended
so as to give space for your toes to move. And since this type has narrow
forefoot to heel, it is good to have your feet be held at multiple points
(using laces, straps and elastic bands).<o:p></o:p></div>
Maverick Sandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04847821584836173506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-52768090673372695372016-05-05T23:41:00.002+08:002016-05-10T23:14:27.709+08:006 Simple Habits to Prevent Skin Aging Caused by Sun Damage<div class="MsoNormal">
Now before you think of going out and having that sexy
sun-kissed skin this summer, never forget that too much sun can also be harmful
to your health. One of these is damaging your skin and speeding up the process
of aging and wrinkle formation. But this doesn’t mean that you have to minimize
the fun…so here are some quick and easy tips to protect yourself and slow down skin aging:<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is probably one of the easiest
to do when you’ve decided to stay under the sun. Protect the most vulnerable
parts of you—usually the hands and face. Remember to choose a product that has
an SPF 15 or greater. As I have mentioned in one of my posts before, the
higher, the better and the longer time you’ll be able to have fun without
worrying skin damage!<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is a simple way to block out
some extra UV rays around your eyes, which is one of the places wrinkles first
appear. It also has an added benefit of preventing UV rays to cause cataracts
and macular degeneration. Choose one that will surely protect you…and make you
look cool!<o:p></o:p></div>
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type of person, you can have both). Whether it’s a floppy straw on the beach or
a fedora while strolling the city, a hat with a brim can protect your face from
the damaging sun exposure.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Dehydration is one of the major
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> Never underestimate the power of a
simple moisturizer. This can help your skin stay hydrated and replenish the
moisture elements in the upper layers of your skin. Most moisturizers nowadays
have the added benefit of SPF so it’s twice the protection.</span></div>
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Maverick Sandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04847821584836173506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-45967730220730386502016-05-03T23:58:00.001+08:002016-05-03T23:59:55.903+08:00Staying beautifully healthy this summer: 3 Less Known Benefits from Hydration<div class="MsoNormal">
It’s summer and people’s idea of quenching thirst is sipping
a fancy fruit punch or a cold coke under the sun. And while it’s true that
these tasty treats are so hard to resist, none of them can compare to the most
natural and best thirst-quenching gift of nature—water! But did you know that
water has more wonders aside from relieving thirst? Now before you go on buying
a can of that coke, here are some not-so-known benefits you’ll get from
drinking water:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>1. On Metabolism<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Trying to lose some few pounds? There’s an easy and thirst-relieving
way of doing that: drinking water! A study from the <a href="http://press.endocrine.org/doi/full/10.1210/jc.2003-030780" target="_blank">Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism</a> found that drinking about 17oz of water
can increase your body’s ability to burn fat. Along with increasing your
metabolic rate, water also boosts your energy by helping blood transport oxygen
and other essential nutrients to your cells. <o:p></o:p></div>
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These benefit, added up to the heat of summer, can surely
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<b>2. For muscle repair<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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One of the things that trainers recommend on how to recover
faster from muscle soreness after a workout is to drink plenty of water. This suggestion
has been backed up by a study in the Journal of Athletic Training, which found
out that dehydration can increase the severity of delayed onset muscle
soreness. Muscle injury after a workout can be repaired by synthesis of proteins
in the cells with the help of, of course, water!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Some say that water is nature’s own beauty cream. They are
not wrong. It is proven that deep wrinkles develop when you’re dehydrated. Water
is badly needed by our body that when dehydration happens, water is being
pulled away from all the organs, including the skin (especially the skin). This
damages the skin cells and eventually causes wrinkles resulting to a thin and
saggy skin. Drinking a lot of water, therefore, makes the skin cells look plump
resulting in a younger looking skin. However, this does not mean that consuming
a lot of water is a remedy to an already wrinkled skin. It’s just that proper hydration
decreases the chances of developing wrinkles. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Maverick Sandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04847821584836173506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-85631307697761036452016-05-03T00:39:00.000+08:002016-05-03T02:29:37.163+08:00Staying beautifully healthy this summer: Importance of SPF<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px;">It's that time of the year when the great waves of the beach are calling us. And before we go on exposing ourselves to the damaging effects of UV rays this summer, it is important to be a little more protective of our skin. The easiest way to do this? Sunscreen. The magic behind it? SPF.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><strong>What is SPF?</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px;">There are a number of ways to define what SPF or Sun Protection Factor means. But the best way that made me understood the concept is through this: A sunscreen's SPF is obtained by testing the product on sun-sensitive people by first acquiring the amount of UV rays it takes for them to burn WITHOUT the sunscreen. Then they do this test again, this time, recording the amount it takes for them to burn WITH the sunscreen on. The WITH sunscreen number is divided by the WITHOUT sunscreen number and, voila! You have the SPF.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Wanna know how long you can stay under the sun with a certain sunscreen? This simple equation will help you know:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><i><a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/sun-care/spf.htm" target="_blank">Minutes to burn without sunscreen x SPF number = maximum sun exposure time</a></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">This means that if you burn as fast as <b>4 minutes</b> without the sunscreen and you used one with an<b> SPF 30</b>, then you can only stay as long as <b>120 minutes</b>. But don't forget, there are other factors that can change this number. One example is when you go swimming where water can wash away your sunscreen, leaving some spots to be vulnerable to the sun. It is important to reapply sunscreen every two hours, less if you go in the water.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px;">Yes and no (but a little more of the yes). Why? It is proven that the higher the SPF, the more UVB rays will be filtered out; <b>SPF 15</b> blocks out <b>93%</b> of the rays while<b> SPF 30 </b>filters out <b>97%</b>. The increase in these numbers, however, is not as high after that; <b>98%</b> for <b>SPF 50</b> and <b>99%</b> for <b>SPF 100.</b> It is important, therefore, to note that super high SPFs are not much more protective than the smaller ones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px;">So before you go out and strap on that sexiest bikini you have, never forget to take care of your shield from the outside world--your skin! After all, the under the sun is doubled when you know you're well protected.</span></div>
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Maverick Sandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04847821584836173506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-19250577214596300532014-02-23T23:57:00.003+08:002014-02-24T00:25:08.087+08:00Benefits of Wearing Sunglasses<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I always wear sunglasses!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And I am fond of wearing the BIG ones...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Some of my friends used to label me as the "Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis" of the Philippines because of my big sunglasses. While I just smile about it, there is really more into it than just being the JK...I did not even know about her wearing big sunglasses. LOL</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Summer is here...and time to bring those sunglasses out! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Let me share with you several benefits in wearing sunglasses...and trust me I'm not trying to hide every time you see me wearing one...especially a big one!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1. I can't stand having dry eyes...and most of the time when we are outdoors, the wind just make our eyes dry...and sometimes itchy. Sunglasses, especially the wrap-around the eye style block the wind and the dust and whatever it carries...no more dry-eye syndrome! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2. Goodbye to annoying glares! I don't have to squint through the sunlight because sunglasses reduce its garish glare. This leads me to number 3.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3. Less squinting and less eye strain means lesser fine lines around the eye area! This also allows your eyes to be more relaxed and less stressed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">4. And finally, it make me look good and feel good. Yes they are good accessories and they help me hide wide shut eyes...LOL</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So folks...bring out those cool sunglasses and start wearing them.</span><br />
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<br />Sai Hijara - Ferrarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-29291835715662964332014-02-22T23:00:00.000+08:002014-02-22T23:00:09.580+08:00Advantages of Condos<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I used to think for many years that buying a house is way better than purchasing a condo. My point of view has slowly changed within the past years. There are actually several advantages as to why purchasing a condo is better than a house.<br /><br />Getting a condo means getting a package. What do I mean by that?<br />with the resurgence in urban living, it is quite practical to now to get a condo than a house. Most of the time condos are usually located in urban areas where everything is in walking distance...restaurants, shops for instance are within a mile radius. <br />Getting a condo means your unit's security and maintenance is packaged with the whole building...this upholds the quality and at the same time making the cost acceptable. For instance, investments on security are being shared by all condo owners...as opposed to you investing them all by yourself in your house. <br />Another thing is for people who are so busy...condos offer convenience and low-maintenance lifestyle...you don't need helpers nor gardeners to maintain them for you. :)<br /><br />Where am I going? Well...I am looking around for condos in Fisher Island. Shhhh...I'm not explaining. If you are looking around for condos too...you may want to take a look at Las Olas Isles.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /><a href="http://www.susanrindley.com/community/las-olas-isles/">Click for more information about Las Olas Isles</a>.</span>Sai Hijara - Ferrarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-85077580200422774552014-02-16T15:53:00.000+08:002014-02-16T15:53:28.135+08:00The Serial Entrepreneur<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The pen name that started it all!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />Michael Masterson, has led countless individuals to success. <br />His Early to Rise newsletter helped these thousands of individuals achieved their financial goals. His different exposures to areas such as information publishing, retail furnitures, public relations, career advancement and even sports and fitness are one of the keys to his being a successful entrepreneurs. <br /><br />But I believe what made him a "serial entrepreneur" is his ability in taking just about anyone with a single desire to upgrade his or her lifestyle, despite whatever background one has, and transforming that person in to a top-notch copywriter.<br /><br />He's mentored other copywriters and had taught them how to generate millions of dollars in sales every year...even fresh graduates with no experience at all...even housewives!<br /><br />If you are interested in transforming your lives, then give it time, meet <a href="http://www.nightingale.com/authors/michael-masterson/">Michael Masterson</a>!</span>Sai Hijara - Ferrarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-7354064476814863352011-02-26T07:00:00.000+08:002011-02-26T07:00:30.916+08:00Symptoms of Stress and Ways to Manage It<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b> </b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
Stress can be defined as the pattern of physiological and psychological reactions that are disturbing caused due to the pressure from the outer world. The development in technology and the overload of work in the professional and burdens in the personal life are the main reasons of stress. To find out ways to overcome the stress caused due to various situations, you need to first understand the various signs and symptoms of stress. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div style="color: orange;"><b>Symptoms of Stress</b></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The symptoms of stress can be categorized under the physiological and emotional fronts. However, the symptoms of stress can differ from person to person and the level of stress that a person is undergoing. Following are some of the major symptoms of stress.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal">The person who is in the beginning stages of stress is found to be irritable and frustrated for everything.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">There is also an inability to concentrate on anything. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">The person also feels restless at all times and is always found to be confused. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Loss of memory is also one of the common problems that a stressed out person faces. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Mood swings are also one of the most common <a href="http://www.stressfocus.com/stress_focus_article/symptoms-of-stress.htm">symptoms of stress</a>.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">The person either eats too much or very less. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">There is also lack of energy and an inability to perform common tasks. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Some of the physical symptoms of stress are tension in the muscle and pain in the lower back, neck and shoulders. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">There is also a shortness of breath and inability to sleep. In some cases, the person sleeps excessively and there can be other sleep problems too. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">A high rate of heart beat is also common. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Severe headaches and pains in the chest are found in some cases too. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Indigestion and diarrhea can also be caused due to excessive stress. </li>
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Before you begin finding ways of stress and <a href="http://www.iampanicked.com/anxiety-articles/depression-treatment-methods.htm">depression treatment</a> the important thing to be kept in mind is to discover the reason behind the stress and work on it. Here are a few methods that can help you relieve you of stress. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal">The best way to keep stress out is to socialize with the people around you. Discussing your problems and sharing them with your friends and family makes you feel lighter and help in reliving you of stress. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Regular exercise is another way of driving the stress and anxiety away from the mind and body. After an exercise regimen you will feel fresh and hearty. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Meditation, according to many therapists is the best way to treat stress. Rise early in the morning and sit cross legged and breathe deeply with focus on your breath. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Also learn to eat healthy. Include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet and also fresh fruit juices. They help the body to rejuvenate to a great extent. Make sure you drink lots of water everyday to flush the stress causing toxins out of the body. </li>
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For <a href="http://thursday-13.com/" style="color: #ff6666;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Thursday 13</b></span></a>, I would like to share with you <b><span style="color: #ff6666;">13 Essentials for Beautiful Healthy Skin</span></b> --<br />
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<b>1. Fluids</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
Fluids are essential to our skin diet because they help moisturize the skin. Experts recommend that we should drink 6 to 8 glasses of water throughout the day, but don’t fall in the trap of drinking the 8 glasses in the morning, you should rationalize them and drink them in a natural way and should not replace them with coffee or sodas. Also, try not to drink much water 2 to 3 hours before going to bed to avoid puffiness.<br />
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<b>2. Essential Fatty Acids</b><br />
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Also called EFAs, they are obtained from food, because our bodies can’t produce them. There are two classes of EFAs: <br />
Omega 3 and Omega 6. Omega 3 is what we need for our skin.<br />
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EFA’s should account for a 15% of our calorie intake, and can be found on sardines, tuna, salmon, nuts, seeds and their oils (ground flaxseeds), prawns and soya beans.<br />
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Reducing the intake of saturated and processed fats is very important if you want the EFAs to work s these fats cancel its effects.<br />
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<b>3. Antioxidants</b><br />
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Antioxidant nutrients protect us from infection and can prevent us from degenerative diseases such as cancer or heart disease. These nutrients are found in Vitamins A, C, E and some B complex vitamins; and minerals selenium, manganese and zinc.<br />
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They play a key role destroying free radicals (electrochemically unbalanced molecules that are produced within our bodies by chemicals, too much sun exposure and stress). Free radicals damage collagen, and collagen is what keeps our skin elastic.<br />
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We can find antioxidants in berries, black grapes, brazil nuts, broccoli, carrots, cherries, chestnuts, hazelnuts, kale, raisins, papaya, peas, peppers, prunes, spinach, sweet potatoes and tomatoes.<br />
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4. Iron</b><br />
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Iron is used for the formation of hemoglobin. A deficiency in iron brings anemia, and this shows up in our bodies by a pale complexion and dark circles under the eyes. Iron is best processed from animal food but can be found also in some vegetables. The best sources of iron are red meat, seafood, liver, eggs, and spinach.<br />
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5. Vitamin A</b><br />
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Vitamin A helps in the formation of new cell, this keeps our skin supple and is vital for our eyes and hair. If you are lacking of Vitamin A, your skin will be dry and flaky. It is manufactured by our bodies from beta-carotene and can be found in whole milk, whole butter, liver, oily fish, eggs, dark orange vegetables (carrots, sweet potatoes, winter squash) and dark green vegetables (broccoli, spinach, kale).<br />
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<b>6. Vitamin C</b><br />
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Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, essential for the production of collagen (the elastic tissue in our skin that declines with age). Every time you are smoking, under stress or under too much sun exposure, your are draining vitamin C from your body, so it is best to avoid these situations in excess. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits (orange, lemon, grapefruit, lime), tomatoes, potatoes, papaya, broccoli, brussels sprouts, black currants, kiwi, strawberries, peas and cauliflower.<br />
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<b>7. Vitamin E</b><br />
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Another antioxidant, Vitamin E has a powerful action against the damage of free radicals. This vitamin helps our skin retain its moisture, and a lack of it brings premature wrinkles, pale skin, acne, easy bruising and slow wound healing. Vitamin E can be found in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, peanut butter, wheat germ, whole grains, avocados and sweet potatoes.<br />
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<b>8. Vitamin B complex</b><br />
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Keep your skin moist and smooth with Vitamin B complex. It releases energy from food for skin metabolism. This can be found in milk, oily fish, poultry, red meat, eggs, bananas, soya beans, whole grain, wheat germ, peanut butter, and fortified breakfast cereals.<br />
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<b>9. Beta-carotene</b><br />
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Beta carotene is the plant form of the vitamin A, converted by our bodies. It protects us from the aging effect of the sun and can be found in dark green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, watercress), orange fruit and vegetables.<br />
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<b>10. Selenium</b><br />
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Perfect for protection against free radicals and to counter dry skin. Selenium along with vitamin E support the immune system. Sources of selenium are cereals, meat, offal, seafood, eggs, cheese, brazil nuts, whole grains, mushrooms, beans, molasses and wheat germs.<br />
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<b>11. Zinc</b><br />
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Zinc is another mineral vital to the immune system. It manufactures collagen and speeds up healing in our bodies, included skin. A deficiency produces stretch marks, a dull complexion, white spots on fingernails, dandruff and stubborn blemishes. Zinc can be found on seafood, red meat, cheese, brewer’s yeast, whole grains, mushrooms, offal, eggs, turkey and nuts.<br />
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<b>12. Vitamin D</b> is also necessary to help boost the immune system which plays an important role in keeping the health of the skin. Natural sources of vitamin D include catfish, salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna, eel.<br />
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<b>13. Sleep</b>. Getting enough sleep is very important in maintaining beautiful healthy skin.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>I hope you learn something today, wish you all a very happy Thursday!</b></div>Sai Hijara - Ferrarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-89102072646768338472010-06-15T15:42:00.000+08:002010-06-15T15:42:42.603+08:00Self Tanner For You<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have a confession to make...I also use self tanner! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes...you read it right. While I am lucky not to look like Casper in my shorts, still I use self tanner once in awhile to add some tint to my legs...specially on my legs because I am always wearing slacks at work and rarely get to wear shorts...add to that the fact that I work in the evening most of the time and sleeps in the day time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anyway...I am trying to share with you some recent discovery of mine. It's a long search for me to find that right self tanner! I always dread the fact that most self tanner I had smells. Their scent really bothers me a lot...and not to mention the fact that they gave me an orange shade and not that bronze hue I want. All I know (and this is what my Dermatologist told me), I should get self-tanner which are of natural ingredients. So these are the type that has purified water, walnut extract, glycerin, green tea extract, mallow extract, ivy extract, cucumber extract, sambucus extract, arnica extract, pellitory extract, sugar can extract, citrus extract, apple extract and carmel. Not having too many chemicals means not having those odd scent...and not having to harm your skin. Behold, I believe I have found what I have been looking for -- the </span><a href="http://www.articlealley.com/article_1388081_23.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">best self tanner 2010</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">! You may check it out and try it yourself! </span>Sai Hijara - Ferrarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-74856309784197046992010-05-31T18:38:00.000+08:002010-05-31T18:38:33.474+08:00Digitally Enhanced Cordless Phones<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Few weeks ago I bought a cordless phone at home. It took me awhile to decide what to get for the new house here in Bacolod but then the IT Guy got me a digitally enchanced cordless phone. He had to set it up himself to make sure it doesn't interfere with my wireless internet at home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So far I am so happy with it! Mom is just home most of the time and having a cordless phone is just convenient for her. This is most helpful for me when I am at the bath tub soaked with tea and milk which I promise to talk more next time! LOL </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You may check different models of </span><a href="http://dectphone.org.uk/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">DECT phone</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> online! </span>Sai Hijara - Ferrarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-21845190281096201642010-05-29T20:32:00.001+08:002010-05-29T20:34:07.296+08:00Tips on How To Wear Contact Lens<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">About a month ago (just below this post) I was complaining about how I couldn't imagine myself putting on my contact lens. Guess what?! I've been wearing them everyday for the past 20 days! And I am loving it. Far better than wearing eyeglasses. I am so grateful we have contact lenses.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My contacts are the soft type and they are for extended wear, which means I can sleep with them on my eyes. But still I do not do this at all. I am just too cautious with my eyes right now that I want to do maximum care on them...especially now that I am wearing contacts. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Let me share with you some tips which I really find useful for me --</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">* Never wear your contact lens for 24 hours. Even if it is an extended contacts, take it when you go to bed...Let your eyes breathe.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">* And if you happen to sleep with them on, when you wake up, try to put some eye drop (the ones recommended for contacts to offer moisturizer) and let it stay a bit before removing them. When we are sleeping the contacts tend to block the oxygen in our eye making the cornea dry and this is at this time that the contacts get to stuck to the eyeball the most. Thus we need to lubricate it before removing them.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">* Make sure your hands are always clean you put on or remover your contacts. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">* I always put on my contacts after I wash my face but before I apply my make up. And I remove my make-up before I remove my contacts.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">* When I am outdoor I always use sun glasses with good UV protection when I am wearing my contacts as our eyes are more vulnerable with the contacts on them.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">* Do not share your contacts with another person! </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Those are simple things I always remember when I am wearing my contacts and so far I don't have any discomfort with it. WOOT!</div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=8889681786705462087"><br />
</a>Sai Hijara - Ferrarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-71397457718169293952010-04-21T21:51:00.000+08:002010-04-21T21:51:14.129+08:00Through A Lens...<a href=""> </a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">In the perspective of every person lies a lens </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">through which we may better understand ourselves.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Months ago I have been blogging about how <a href="http://www.beyondyou.net/2010/02/my-views-magnified.html">my views were magnified</a>. Two weeks ago, the IT Guy made it a point to get me contact lenses. The last time I've used one was about 12 years ago...and now I'm too damn scared to wear them! This was my first failed attempt of putting them on...I ended up taking a shot and staring at it for 5 minutes trying to understand where and how in the world I have developed this fear! As I stare at the lens, I was trying to understand myself...I guess age gives us wisdom but it does not necessarily let us conquer fear...or is my fear out of wisdom? Wisdom to take care of my eyes?! I need more conversations with myself now. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Happy </span></b><i><span style="font-size: small;">not so</span></i><b><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.wordlesswednesday.com/newhome/">Wordless Wednesday</a> everyone!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you're a reader of Mariposa's Tales, then most likely you know that I just moved to a new city to set-up a call center which I will head myself. For the two (2) weeks I've been working for 10 to 12 hours a day. I have not had the time to visit any salon since I came here a month ago! Can you believe that? Worst I left my manicure set at home so that means I can't do much with my nails. A week ago I managed to buy some stuff but still didn't find the time to do my nails. But doesn't mean that Mariposa is looking horrific right now. No way. I will not let that happen. It's a good thing I have some speedy beauty tricks that I have known to work all my life. Let me share with you some of my secrets --</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">* You can hydrate you skin faster as early as in the shower. Just use your hair conditioner to massage your entire body (and I mean literally from neck to toe!). I find this more effective especially when you have no time to apply body lotion. Take note that lotion takes time to be absorbed by the body and if you are in a hurry, you may not have the time to rub lotion all over that body.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">* To take up that oil and refresh makeup, just mist your face with some toner and then pat it with tissue. Sometimes, I just pat it with a wet tissue in fact. Then I finish it with by dusting loose powder.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">* Sprinkle translucent power over your roots and comb it through to remove that grease look in your scalp and hair.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">* If you are really in a hurry, do the T-zone blow dry trick: down on your part and then around the hairline only. Once the front and top of your hair looks done, so will you!</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">* Want to flatten those frizz? Dampen your hands with water and a drop of hand lotion (which I presume you always carry in your purse), then gently pull your hair back into a french twist. Take your strands down in about 10 minutes, and hurray, fuzz free!</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">* You can always resort to the ultimate easy style - ponytail! Just pull your hair back haphazardly with your fingers and spritz with hairspray, then twist a stray tendril around your hair elastic and then pin.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Makeup Tricks</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">* Go pretty in pink! If you think concealer is a universal solution to imperfection, you may want to pair it with pink. Wearing lipstick in warm pink gives that glow that distracts people from seeing blemishes and other imperfections. I swear it works for me...go try it!</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">* Eyeliner is one of the fastest way I found to look sexy, Just trace your top lash lines to just past the outer corners of your eyes.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">* Want to look alive after a long night? Ha! Trust me with this one, I've been in a night shift for years now and I can go to any breakfast meeting without them knowing I've been up the whole evening. To do just pat concealer unto the inner corners of your eyes, under your lower lashes and next to your nose. You can finish by applying bronzer over your cheeks.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Nail Care</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">* This is what's keeping me up all this time. As most of my friends know, I can't stand horrific nails. My quick and easy trick is just to remove all polish, clean under your nails (with lemon juice, if you have it) and massage the thickest lotion you can find (lip balm will suffice in a pinch) into your cuticles.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8889681786705462087&postID=672231018145345608"><br />
</a> </div>Sai Hijara - Ferrarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-3108338567486411312010-03-27T08:11:00.000+08:002010-03-27T08:11:52.119+08:00Visiting Health Forums<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.do"> </a><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I was home early yesterday and had time to surf around the net. I know it's been awhile since I posted something here. So last night I was able to spend more time online and was checking around the net. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Since I started this blog, I have been looking for a <a href="http://www.natmedtalk.com/">health forum</a> to join and share some of the stuff I have here. I found one last night and it's a very interesting site to visit. There once can post several questions, ideas and other health related issues and so many people go there and discuss these topics. This is just exactly what I have been looking for! </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm quite in a hurry now and just finishing my coffee, but I'm sure to be back to share some interesting topics I read from there, you may also check the site yourself. =)</div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.do"><br />
</a>Sai Hijara - Ferrarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-56881899579485593432010-02-19T18:19:00.000+08:002010-02-19T18:19:29.507+08:00Friday Sweets<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For a change I am doing <b><a href="http://foodtripfriday.fickleminded.net/">Friday Food Trip</a></b> here. Hopefully, moving forward I can do it here every other week, just to have an alternate venue of this fun weekly meme!</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We started the week with a bang with our <i><a href="http://www.mariposatells.com/2010/02/chinese-new-year-2010.html">Chinese New Year</a> </i>celebration and for this week's food trip, let me share with you some its remnants! </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">These are dried fruits and crops, you have here dried sweet potatoes, dried sweet plums, dried pineapple jelly and some jelly candies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaq0X78SLjiBDbbQl6rxrRTrgtCuy2d0O4-UhH0IwVWcqaYTmQ5Ca4JFvpBE2ZjVoOfQgVXF1iLal6V7cFakEWcMR18XloOK-Iu49RgOQFTXfm4B7Lsj3ECiRF7TOw2RNh8DNzKJZ1/s1600-h/130220102391.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaq0X78SLjiBDbbQl6rxrRTrgtCuy2d0O4-UhH0IwVWcqaYTmQ5Ca4JFvpBE2ZjVoOfQgVXF1iLal6V7cFakEWcMR18XloOK-Iu49RgOQFTXfm4B7Lsj3ECiRF7TOw2RNh8DNzKJZ1/s320/130220102391.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;">We have also some pack of chocolates! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEineNaJXo5XaK7Fsp104l9t2AvvfHpRkaRMTaEDz5-IgVEG-IJLXCDVKMammbJ4sSPIwwJ_m4VBJ89NdEGWUGP_Oyes8Nlw9lgB0AgaAqQ4N-SKSITYSffefXCKvBXkhL5Mpv-s3UUv/s1600-h/130220102426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEineNaJXo5XaK7Fsp104l9t2AvvfHpRkaRMTaEDz5-IgVEG-IJLXCDVKMammbJ4sSPIwwJ_m4VBJ89NdEGWUGP_Oyes8Nlw9lgB0AgaAqQ4N-SKSITYSffefXCKvBXkhL5Mpv-s3UUv/s320/130220102426.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Which the nephew claimed some! Hehehe</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVwnygd0xPiogeAvq5m5O4iN9iVwFMngljO96QCyn9qK7OaSemSbdic4mkkwfEFk_w064ZNvHmV_XqrMYUDtlXNLkegmBqSCNz8iZyZlhVhnGAoatKhbMSmU5S_nOw6JVJT0uF3gLh/s1600-h/Image0564.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVwnygd0xPiogeAvq5m5O4iN9iVwFMngljO96QCyn9qK7OaSemSbdic4mkkwfEFk_w064ZNvHmV_XqrMYUDtlXNLkegmBqSCNz8iZyZlhVhnGAoatKhbMSmU5S_nOw6JVJT0uF3gLh/s320/Image0564.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;">And you can its content here. A perfect energy booster! LOL </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Okay, they may not be food, but well in my book, anything I put into my mouth and swallow, falls under that category. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><b>Happy weekend to all!</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div>Sai Hijara - Ferrarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-35594966077239619742010-02-18T17:55:00.001+08:002010-02-18T17:56:59.410+08:00Natural Ways to Prevent Colds and Flu<a href=""> </a><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have to admit that my <a href="http://www.thursday-13.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Thursday 13</span></a> this week is self-serving. I'm battling with colds once again and I so want to kick this in the butt already as I have some big things coming for the next weeks. I already did a post about <i><a href="http://www.beyondyou.net/2009/06/common-cold-facts-common-cold-remedies.html">common colds</a></i> before and in fact did a part 2 post where I shared some <i><a href="http://www.beyondyou.net/2009/06/common-cold-home-remedies-part-2.html">natural home remedies for common colds</a></i>. So for this week I'd like to share some natural ways to prevent colds and even flu. (Yes, I am trying to educate myself on these as I have been a victim of this illness lately.)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>1. Drink, drink, drink!</b></div><blockquote style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">How many times have you heard that eight glasses a day is good for the body? Probably every day and in fact that is one thing I always mention here. This habit is a good one for the body in many ways, as it washes out the system, and is needed in order to maintain a healthy diet and a clear, healthy complexion. So make sure you get 8-10 glasses of water a day! </blockquote><blockquote style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Also, hot liquids like fruit teas and lemon drinks will ease any nasal congestion you feel coming on and prevent dehydration. A dried-out respiratory system will leave you more prone to infection. </blockquote><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>2. Get that </b><span style="font-size: large;">Z</span><b><span style="font-size: small;">z</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">z</span> your body deserve!</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><blockquote style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Yes, you read it right. Getting enough sleep means less likely to have colds and flu.The fact that a certain amount of sleep is required in order to remain healthy cannot be repeated enough. Not only does sleep help the body stay alert throughout your day, it also helps the immune system to stay strong. (No wonder, I'm so poor at it the past days!) </blockquote><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>3. Start gargling...</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><blockquote style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">According to a Japanese research daily gargling with water reduces cold risk. People who gargled with water were 36 percent less likely to be struck down when compared those who don't. The study suggests that simple water gargling is effective to prevent upper respiratory tract infections.</blockquote><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>4. Sterilize your toothbrush...and change it regularly.</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><blockquote style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">While toothbrush clean our teeth, after brushing, they become breeding ground for germs. Run your toothbrush through the microwave on high for ten seconds to kill germs that can cause colds and other illnesses. Sterilize it in the microwave before you use it, or store it in hydrogen peroxide (rinse well before using), or simply replace it every month when you change the page on your calendar and after you’ve had a cold.</blockquote><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>5. Wash those hands!</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><blockquote style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And do it often. Most cold and flu viruses are spread by direct contact. The Naval Health Research Center conducted a study of 36,000 recruits who were ordered to wash their hands five times a day. Amazingly the recruits cut their incidence of respiratory illnesses by 45 percent.</blockquote><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>6. Rub those eyes gently, </b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><blockquote style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">...using your knuckles. It’s less likely to be contaminated with viruses than your fingertip. This is particularly important given that the eye provides a perfect entry point for germs, and the average person rubs his eyes or nose or scratches his face 20-50 times a day.</blockquote><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>7. Eat yogurt!</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><blockquote style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Researchers from University of California found that individuals who ate one cup of yogurt — whether live culture or pasteurized — had 25 percent fewer colds than non-yogurt eaters. Start your yogurt eating right away to build up your immunity before cold and flu season starts. For more benefit of yogurt, you may want to check an old post I wrote, <a href="http://www.beyondyou.net/2009/10/beauty-benefits-of-yogurt.html">The Joy of Yogurt</a>.</blockquote><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>8. Go for garlic.</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><blockquote style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">When 147 volunteers received either one garlic supplement a day or a placebo for twelve weeks between November and February, those taking the garlic were not only less likely to get a cold, but if they did catch one, their symptoms were less intense and they recovered faster.</blockquote><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>9. Sneeze and cough the right way. </b></div><blockquote style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And that means to sneeze and cough into the arm. Whoever taught us to cover our mouths when we cough or sneeze got it wrong. That just puts the germs right on our hands, where you can spread them to objects — and other people. Instead, hold the crook of your elbow over your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough if a tissue isn’t handy. It’s pretty rare that you shake someone’s elbow or scratch your eye with an elbow, after all. </blockquote><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>10. Wipe, don’t blow. </b></div><blockquote style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Colds won’t hang around as long, according to a University of Virginia study. Turns out that the force of blowing not only sends the gunk out of your nose into a tissue, but propels some back into your sinuses. And, in case you’re curious, they discovered this using dye and X rays. If you need to blow, blow gently, and blow one nostril at a time. </blockquote><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>11. Get some exercise.</b></div><blockquote style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Exercise is very healthy for the body, in many ways. Exercising regularly, Not only develops muscle mass and strength, it also makes the immune system a heavyweight champion.</blockquote><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>12. What to do when at public restrooms.</b></div><blockquote style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Studies find a shockingly large percentage of people fail to wash their hands after using a public restroom. And every single one of them touches the door handle on the way out. So after washing your hands, use a paper towel to turn off the faucet. Use another paper towel to dry your hands, then open the door with that paper towel as a barrier between you and the handle. It sounds nuts, but it’s an actual recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control to protect you from infectious diseases like cold and flu.</blockquote><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>13. Doctor, doctor, I am sick!</b></div><blockquote style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">All these are simple ways to help avoid the flu — but they are not substitutes for medical treatment or advice.<br />
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Remember that the flu is something that everyone gets once in a while, and there is no 100% guarantee to prevent it. These tips can help reduce the chances of being stuck at home with some nasty flu but that doesn’t mean we can’t still call in sick once in a while…like I do! </blockquote><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8889681786705462087&postID=3559496607723961974"> <br />
</a>Sai Hijara - Ferrarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889681786705462087.post-63419966217434528152010-02-11T16:03:00.001+08:002010-02-11T16:04:11.576+08:00It's All About Eyes<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As I am still not over with my <a href="http://www.beyondyou.net/2010/02/my-views-magnified.html">yesterday's ruffling</a>, I am extending my "eye" topic to Thursday 13.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here are 13 cool eye facts for you!</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Our EYES ---</div><ol style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li>...are the most complex organs you possess except for your brain.</li>
<li>...are composed of more than two million working parts. </li>
<li>...cornea is the only living tissue in the human body that does not contain any blood vessels. </li>
<li>...can process 36,000 bits of information every hour.</li>
<li>...under the right conditions, can discern the light of a candle at a distance of 14 miles.</li>
<li>...contribute towards 85% of our total knowledge.</li>
<li>...utilize 65% of all the pathways to the brain.</li>
<li>...can instantaneously set in motion hundreds of muscles and organs in the body.</li>
<li>...in a normal life-span, will bring us almost 24 million images of the world around us.</li>
<li>...the external muscles that move the eyes are the strongest muscles in the human body for the job that they have to do. They are 100 times more powerful than they need to be.</li>
<li>...the adult eyeball measures about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. Of its total surface area only one-sixth is exposed -- the front portion.</li>
<li>...is the only part of the human body that can function at 100% ability at any moment, day or night, without rest. Your eyelids need rest, the external muscles of your eyes need rest, the lubrication of your eyes requires replenishment, but your eyes themselves "never" need rest. But please rest them!</li>
<li>...eyes are your most precious sense... care for them properly!</li>
</ol><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Happy Thursday everyone! </span></div><ol style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></ol>Sai Hijara - Ferrarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.com4