Grilled corn for the New Year's

The food must be present at the New Year's Eve is the grilled corn .. Instead of buying, make it yourself .. more exciting, more comfortable anyway.

ingredients:

5 pieces of sweet corn

25 grams of margarine

1 tsp BBQ sauce (barbeque)

Salt to taste if desired

How to Make:

Peeled sweet corn.
Prepare grill or charcoal is burned.
Mix all ingredients together, apply to the corn with the help of a brush.
Grilled corn on the coals of charcoal, occasional back rub seasoning to taste more delicious.
If the corn from black leather, lift.
Enjoy while warm roasted corn.

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Twin Earth

Long and tiring search that there is another planet like earth in space are expected to achieve in the next year. It is not possible, this planet could be a new human habitation.

There are at least two criteria of a planet can be called a twin earth, which has the size and the same surface temperature. Actually have discovered thousands of planet candidates that enter the Earth's twin, but uninhabitable by humans.

The planets are called exoplanets, or planets beyond our solar system. These planets are in another orbit, around the sun of their own. Since then, found about 800 other solar systems outside our system.

NASA space telescope, Kepler, discovered more than 2,300 planets potentially habitable since March 2009. Scientists estimate that about 80 percent of the findings will prove true,

In December last year, Kepler discovered planet 2.4 times bigger than Earth. Distance planet with sun far enough.

For planets with the same size and temperature of the Earth, said Mendez, almost undiscovered. He said most of the planets like Earth are very close to their sun, it is impossible to live.

But he is optimistic that 2013 will be a good year for space exploration. If found twin planet Earth, then this will give a remarkable effect on humans. "People look to the sky, just as we look to the ocean. We know oceans have islands and continents are billions of numbers, which can accommodate the whole primitive life and civilization," said Marcy, try likens the search for planets like the search for a new continent.

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Slimming anti cholesterol foods

Slimming anti cholesterol foods Not many know that the beautiful leaves also keep health benefits.

• Leaf Parsley

Not just decoration dish or garnish. Plants are known by the Latin name Petroselinum crispum is an herb that has a million benefits to the body. Contains calcium, protein, folic acid, beta-carotene, chlorophyll, the pigment anti-oxidants, antibacterial agents, and vitamins A, B12, and C.

Dr. Denice Moffat, a nutritionist from the American Naturopathic Medical Association, said that parsley is one of the seven most powerful herbs in the world, in addition to ginger, oregano, cinnamon, turmeric, sage, and red chili powder.

The foliage was planted at least 2,000 years ago relied on to fight cancer and cope with a variety of complaints such as anemia, digestive disorders, liver, high blood pressure, cholesterol, kidneys, lungs, menstrual disorders, visual disturbances, cough, fever, bad breath too.

Consumption of parsley can be done by mixing it directly into a serving dish or fruit juice. For medical treatment, can also boil. However, do not consume parsley in a portion of excess are toxic because of its oil content. Pregnant and nursing women should not eat them.

• Basil Leaves

No exaggeration if basil dubbed queen queen of herbs or spices. Since the days of Ancient Rome, the leaves are scented favorite spices for flavor enhancer and herbal ingredients.

Leaf that has the Latin name Ocimum sanctum holds physical and mental calming effect. Content metilsinamat and eugenol in it is helpful to relieve stress. "With basil, can suppress the body's production of cortisol that relieve stress," said the expert ayurveda, Roy Upton.

Based on medical studies, basil has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects effectively help overcome some health problems. Ranging from mild flu-like symptoms, fever, scratchy throat, cough, infections in the mouth and gums, tooth ache, and headache.

• Leaves Onions

So typical accompanies some concoction like soup, chicken noodle, or an omelet. Form of dark green leaves with a round shape like a piece of ribbon long hollow. The trunk white elliptical grooved.

Plants that have a Latin name Allium fistulosum was believed to contain the active ingredients or the antibiotics kill the bacteria, and has the ability to stimulate the growth of cells. Also a source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K is excellent.

With enough good nutrition, good spring onions consumed to help lower blood sugar levels, helps digestive problems, relieve colds, inflammation, and improve blood circulation.

Overcoming an upset stomach, try boiled some chopped onion with two cups of water for 15 minutes. Simmer until the remaining one cup. Strain and drink. Inhaling steam cooking water is also beneficial for those who are stricken with the flu.

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Slimming Anti-Cholesterol Diet

Metabolism that is no longer perfect, forcing you to pay more attention to food intake for a healthy body. Also shape the body naturally. Studies show if this decrease occurs when you are entering the age of 30 years. Where is the combustion energy no longer an optimal. As a result, the food consumed is only accumulate in certain body parts.

Onwards, cholesterol would be welcome. It will also be followed by the risk of heart disease, diabetes, elevated blood pressure, and others. To avoid these problems, make a change in diet. Here's a list of anti cholesterol foods you need to consume.

Wheat

The content of beta-glucans which is the type of soluble fiber in oats can help slimming. In addition, a unique antioxidant is found in wheat as well as protective against atherosclerosis. That is the buildup of plaque on artery walls. Consumption of 3 grams of wheat, every day is enough to reduce cholesterol levels up to 50 percent. And any reduction in cholesterol, it will also bring positive effect on heart health.

Cherry

The fruit is proven to be very effective as an antioxidant to combat the condition of "middle age". Especially in men, Cherry can control the levels of uric acid. You can eat fresh fruit or juice without sugar Cherry.  Cherry or yogurt.

Almond

Almond serves to normalize blood sugar levels to reduce cholesterol. The study also revealed that when 20 adults who ate almonds as much as 60 grams per day, for four weeks showed a decrease in blood sugar, also lowers bad cholesterol. Almonds also offer protection against heart disease and diabetes.

Fish oil

Omega 3 from oily fish also helps reduce the risk of irregular heartbeat and blood pressure. Best sources of omega 3 are salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines, and herring. Consumption of fish regularly can also keep away from the risk of stroke.

Soybean

Reason to choose soy as a healthy food is the content of isoflavones  in soy, which is associated with decreased cholesterol. In women, soy is also able to increase bone density after menopause. In men, soy can also improve fertility.

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Revealing Secrets Walking on Water

Chicago - A lot of people have been demonstrating, if you fill the pool with water and cornstarch, you can run on it. If stopped, you will drown. Even so, how it happened is still a mystery in fluid dynamics.

Generally, the explanation given for the phenomenon of "walk on water" is the suspension, which contains liquid particles in it, not the more viscous Newtonian fluid, when there was an increase in the rate of deformation because the people running it. Typical examples are the sauce, blood, and toothpaste. Fluid "normal", like water, flow and constant viscosity.

But Scott Waitukaitis and Heinrich Jaeger, a physicist at the University of Chicago, found that the situation was quite different. When you step on the suspension, the particles will be compressed and turned into a solid phase for a while.

Waitukaitis and Jaeger noted in the research that will be published in the journal Nature, issue of July 12, 2012, that the proposed common mechanism is unable to explain how people can run on top of a mixture of water and cornstarch. "The mechanism is not able to support the weight of a person," said Jaeger.

Both scientists are filling a container with a mixture of water and cornstarch (oobleck) and dug a stick on it. Using high-speed photography camera and X-rays, they see that, when the stick touches the suspension, under section into a solid stick. Particles in suspension could not move, creating an area similar column sturdy enough to prevent the stick sinking into the oobleck.

The area that is now solid and thicken it can extend to the bottom of the container. Jaeger noted that the solidified zone that emits energy that is large enough to rupture one of the containers. That energy can even bounce and push back the stick when the container is fairly shallow.

It should be noted that, contrary to previous modeling, no matter whether the container walls or running a stick remained on the oobleck. The same thing will happen if you fill it with a mixture of sea and conduct experiments.

Once exposed to the pressure wand, solid zone will start to melt, because there is no more pressing energy. That's why, when you stop running across the oobleck, you will drown. It also explains why people can not drive in it, because the wheels do not put pressure on a small area.

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Beware of sleep deprivation can erase brain memory

A new finding reveals the importance of a good night's sleep 7-8 hours every day. Lack of sleep 'only' two hours would affect memory and brain work.

Someone who slept only six hours will stop the brain to keep some memories of that day. Meaning, he will lose some memories forever.

This study described the conference in neuroscience community in Orleans. Researcher Professor Ted Abel said: "It is important to note that sleep is not a luxury in modern life," he told the Daily Mail.

Abel stated, sleep beneficial for the brain to consolidate events that happen throughout the day. In the study with researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, he observed how the memory of mice that lack of sleep. Researchers varying sleep duration mice to determine how much of the ability to remember the order.

"We found, although in small amounts of sleep deprivation, memory storage of these animals will be lost. Lack of sleep will block 20 percent consolidations memory," he added.

Means in human terms, this happens to those that reduce sleep time from eight hours to six hours. Professor Abel, adding replace lack of sleep by sleeping longer the next day will not improve memory.

Neil Stanley, a sleep to say, "The brain is too busy during the day. Sleep is a quiet time that gives the brain time to remember everything."

Lack of sleep causes lack of memory consolidation. In the end makes one forget perform simple tasks. "Often the wife felt her husband did not request after they were notified. Husband but did not remember because his memory was stored brain. This can lead to fights."

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Sentul Paradise Park

Rarely traveler knows that the tourist attractions in Indonesia can be found in the capital itself is in jakarta. Tourist attractions was named Sentul Paradise Park, this place offers a million touch sense of natural beauty with a variety of rides for the family. Moreover sensation Angel waterfall or waterfall Bojongkoneng, which has a height of 40 meters and a width of 7 meters, with white sand beaches from Bangka added around the pool that forms a coastline of 150 meters, so that the visitors especially the children in addition to swimming, play boat can also play sand in the pool.

Scenery and lush green mountains, cool air, terraced rice fields, combined with the natural freshness Angel waterfall makes Sentul Paradise Park like heaven is not far from the capital city. Moreover, access to the location Sentul Paradise Park is very easy and convenient, not far from the door to the Toll Sentul City Rainbow Hill, the distance of about 7 km, with wide avenues and hot mix asphalt until the next waterfall, and parking is also available is extensive.

The concept of 'One Stop Recreation for The Whole Family Through The Beauty of Nature'sebagai moto Sentul Paradise park is very suitable as the main destination for family tourism, a variety of other attractions we prepare middle, like a waterpark, adventure park, bird park and a butterfly kingdom, camping ground, farming park, mountain bike tracks, theme park, and the food park as a venue for culinary tourism. Sentul Paradise Park is scheduled to be opened to the public in the near future the price of admission is very affordable.

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Baileys and chocolate cheesecake

Ingredients

• 100g/3½oz butter
• 250g/8¾oz digestive biscuits, crushed
• 600g/1lb 5oz Philadelphia cream cheese
• 25ml/1fl oz Baileys
• 100ml/3½oz icing sugar
• 300ml/10½oz double cream, whipped
• 100g/3½oz grated chocolate

To garnish

• 200ml/7¼oz double cream, whipped
• cocoa powder, to dust

Preparation method

1. Melt the butter in a pan and add the crushed digestive biscuits. Mix well until the biscuits have absorbed all the butter.
2. Remove from the heat and press into the bottom of a lined 18cm/7in springform tin. Place in the refrigerator and allow to set for one hour.
3. Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Lightly whip the cream cheese then beat in the Bailey's and icing sugar. Fold in the whipped cream and grated chocolate. When smooth, spoon evenly onto the biscuits.
4. Refrigerate and allow to set for a further two hours. Once set, remove and decorate with whipped cream and cocoa powder dusted over the top. Serve.

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Ginger, pecan and rum chocolate brownies

Ingredients

• 250g/9oz plain chocolate, minimum 70 per cent cocoa solids, broken into pieces
• 250g/9oz butter
• 5 free-range eggs
• 350g/12oz dark muscovado sugar
• 1-2 tbsp rum (optional)
• 150g/5½oz plain flour, sifted
• 125g/4½oz pecan nuts, roughly chopped
• 4 x 2.5cm/1in pieces stem ginger (from a jar), chopped
• icing sugar, sifted, for dusting (optional)

Preparation method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line a 30cm x 20cm/12in x 8in, deep-sided cake tin with greaseproof paper.
2. Bring a little water to the boil in a pan, then reduce the heat until the water is simmering. Suspend a heatproof bowl over the water (do not allow the base of the bowl to touch the water). Add the chocolate pieces and butter to the bowl and stir until melted and glossy. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
3. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar using an electric whisk until pale, fluffy and thick.
4. Add the melted chocolate mixture and rum, if using, then whisk again until smooth and well combined.
5. Carefully fold in the flour, using a metal spoon. Add the pecan nuts and stem ginger and fold into the mixture, then pour the brownie batter into the prepared cake tin.
   Technique: Folding
   Watch technique0:35 mins
6. Transfer the brownies to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is firm to the touch but a skewer inserted into the centre of the brownies comes out slightly sticky. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly in the tin.
7. When the brownies have cooled slightly, cut them into 18-20 squares or triangles and carefully remove from the tin. Pile onto a plate and dust with icing sugar, if using.

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Low-fat sweet potato brownies

Ingredients

• 100g/3½oz low fat spread
• 100g/3½oz dark chocolate, min 70% cocoa solids
• 200g/7oz baked sweet potato flesh
• 100g/3½oz brown sugar
• 2 free-range eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 50g/1¾oz dried sour cherries or cranberries
• 100g/3½oz plain flour
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• 75g/2¾oz walnuts, broken into pieces

Preparation method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line an 18cm/7in square baking tin with baking parchment.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a low heat. Remove from the heat, and add the chocolate. Stir and melt the chocolate in the residual heat.
3. In a mixing bowl, mix the sweet potato flesh with the brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
4. Pour the butter and chocolate mixture into the sweet potato and sugar. Mix together well.
5. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix thoroughly until thick.
6. Stir in flour and baking powder until evenly combined, then fold in cherries and walnuts.
7. Spoon the brownie mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake for 20-25 mins until just cooked, but still soft under the crust.
8. Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely in the tin before cutting into portions.

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Cookies and cream fudge brownies

Ingredients

• 165g/5½oz butter, plus extra for greasing
• 200g/7oz dark chocolate, grated or finely chopped
• 3 free-range eggs
• 2 free-range egg yolks
• 1 vanilla pod, seeds only (or alternatively 2 tsp vanilla extract)
• 165g/5½ oz soft light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• pinch salt
• 154g/5½oz pack chocolate biscuits, such as Oreos, broken into quarters
• icing sugar, for dusting
  
  
  Preparation method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Grease a 20cm/8in square baking tin with butter, then line with baking paper with the paper overlapping the sides a little.
2. Melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat. When the butter has melted, remove the pan from the heat and add the grated (or chopped) chocolate. Leave to stand for a few minutes, or until the chocolate melts, and then stir together. Alternatively, you can put the chocolate and butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave in 25-second blasts, stirring well each time.
3. Whisk the eggs, egg yolks and vanilla together in a large bowl until the eggs begin to get light and fluffy. Add the sugar in two additions, whisking between each. Pour it around the side of the egg mix so as not to knock out the air that has been whisked in. Keep whisking until the mixture becomes stiffer. Once the egg mixture is ready, pour the chocolate into it - again around the sides so as not to knock the air out.
4. Add the flour, cocoa powder, salt and a third of the biscuits and stir until fully combined, then pour the mixture into the prepared tin. Scatter the remaining biscuits over the top, pressing them in slightly. Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 25–30 minutes. The middle should be very so slightly gooey. Leave the brownies to cool in the tin - the top will sink and crack a little.
5. Pull the brownies out using the overlapping paper and cut into squares. Dust with icing sugar.

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Importance of vitamin D for pregnant woman and her fetus

A study published this week found that pregnant women who get enough vitamin D, will have a baby with the brain's ability better than pregnant women who were deficient in vitamin D.

Studies Research Center for Environmental Epidemiology in Barcelona, ​​studied 1820 women and their children. As a result, women who had insufficient vitamin D intake during pregnancy tend to give birth to the ability of a brilliant brain.

While Eva Morales, researchers involved in the study, published in the journal Pediatrics, said that clinical recommendations related to the intake of vitamin D is uncertain.

Related study, Walker added that women may be at risk of vitamin D deficiency as overweight or obese, have dark skin, or stay in the low winter sunlight.

Not just for the brain
Lack of vitamin D can cause rickets in the fetus, a condition in which bones become fragile. As for pregnant women, can lead to osteomalacia or impaired bone pain and muscle weakness.

In addition to sunbathing, pregnant women also need to eat foods containing vitamin D such as margarine and milk. The best time to get the benefit of sunlight producing vitamin D is between 10:00 to 14:00.

In the UK, all pregnant women are required to take vitamin D supplements on a regular basis until the breastfeeding period. Therefore, exposure to sunlight in the country was not maximal. Additional supplements are needed as a precaution against a deficiency of bone disorders such as rickets in infants and children under five years of age.

To maximize the program, the Department of Health provides free supplements including vitamin D for pregnant mothers. Local authorities also provide vitamin drops for children to meet the nutritional needs of the body. Particularly in Indonesia, free vitamins can be obtained through local neighborhood health center or health center.

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7th Heaven Hidden in Indonesia

The village is famous for its stunning natural beauty in the form of beautiful coastal scenery, white sand stretches, like green carpet of rice field, and the cave which was awesome.

At 09.30 pm we depart from Tangerang, until geared (Village Sawarna) at 17:30 pm. 8 hour trip we took to riding a motorcycle. travel that far it did not bore us, during our trip through the woods long winding, twisty twisty, steep decline, climbing high, and sometimes served green rice field eye-catching. welcome addition to the incredible natural charm, the road we took most of the good, safe for traveling. The journey to this tourist village can be via two routes, namely, a Jakarta - Tangerang - Rangkasbitung - Malimping - Bayah - Village Sawarna, or Jakarta - Harbor Queen - Bayah - Village Sawarna. Sawarna beach overlooking the Indian ocean located in the Village District Sawarna Bayah Lebak Banten Province.

In Bayah we come to the edge of the sea, because the highway adjacent to the beach, so we really enjoyed the trip down the dazzling sea. on shore long enough that we enjoy the charm of nature, documenting the little picture for a souvenir. solid rocks that hit unmoved ocean waves, crystal clear water, the fish are there kamari pins running our eyes. there are things that we temua funny at the time, a friend of ours had soaked when kesiram sea waves hit the reef, and blow the water out to the reef that makes high water jets and large so we are close friends with the rock hit the water had soaked through.

Cost per night to stay at a homestay, ranging from 150,000 to 250,000. However, if you have limited funds, we could ride people's homes for the night, and of course with a cheaper cost. Rp. 50,000 for 4 people. cheap right?

Famous tourist attraction in the village is the beach and cave Sawarna as Ciantir Coast, Cape Coast Screen, Pari Leguan Beach, and also Cave Lalay. White sand beaches and the caves are still clean a place of excellence.

Beaches Ciantir

For sports lovers surfing the waves at beach Ciantir very cool and challenging to surf. For tips, it is advisable to bring your own windsurfing equipment because here yet available special place to rent surf equipment.

Cape Coast Screen

Screen Cape Coast is famous for its beautiful white sand. That said, the name taken from the Cape Screen two towering rocks resembling the screen, which is also a characteristic of this beach. Pari Leguan beach

Here it is a hidden beach. to reach to this beach have to walk about 2 miles through two routes, namely the route fields and residential areas, or along the beach. Cave Lalay

For those who like adventure, Cave Lalay should be preferred when through the Village Tourism Sawarna. This cave is one karts caves (limestone), where there is an underground stream with muddy base. To enter this cave, it is advisable to bring lighting equipment and accompanied by a guide. Decorated magnificent stalactite and stalagmite, on cave walls also seized an awful lot of bats. Because inlah, residents named the cave is the Cave Lalay, which in Sundanese Lalay mean bat. 

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To know Fever in Children

The normal temperature of human body is 98.6°F. If the temperature is taken rectally, the thermometer will show a rise of 1°F, that is it will show 99.6°F. The normal body temperature can vary slightly among individuals. The doctors consider the rise in body temperature as fever if it crosses the mark of 99.4°F when taken orally and 100.4°F when taken rectally. Rectal checking of temperature is done in infants and children who are older than four years have their temperature checked orally. Infants under three months should be rushed to the hospital if they have fever above 100.5°F. The same applies for children older than three months and having a body temperature above 102°F.

Digital thermometers provide a more accurate temperature reading. Mercury thermometers pose a health risk to the family as it is an environmental toxin. Hence, this is another good reason why mercury thermometers should be replaced with digital thermometers. Parents must take few measures before and during the task of checking the child’s temperature. First of all, the parent should be sure about the kind of thermometer he or she wants to use, that is whether the thermometer should be meant for oral use or rectal use. The child shouldn’t be bundled up very tightly before the temperature is checked. When the thermometer is being held by the child, the parent should supervise the whole procedure. Infants might experience pain when the thermometer is inserted into his rectum. Therefore, it is a good idea to cover the thermometer’s tip with petroleum jelly before insertion and only half of the thermometer should be inserted inside. The thermometer should be held until the beep is heard as children tend to drop the thermometer, if it is left to them. When taking the temperature orally, the thermometer should be placed underneath the tongue and should be left there until the beep is heard. After usage, the thermometer should be washed with cold water and soap.

When an infection is being fought by the body, it shows signs of fever. When the child becomes fussy and experiences aches in parts of the body, the child should be administered with some medicines. Medicines are available for children, depending on their needs, age and weight. The recommended dosage will be written on the pack or the label of the medicine and the parents should check that chart before giving any medicine to the child. If there is any kind of confusion, a doctor should always be consulted. Medicines like Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, and Tylenol for children are available over the counter. When acetaminophen is given along with lukewarm bath, it helps decrease the fever. The medicine should be given just before the bath. The water shouldn’t be cold and no alcohol products must be used while bathing. If bath is given minus acetaminophen, the child can begin to shiver and there is chance of body temperature going high again.

Aspirin is not advisable for children as it may develop serious illness called Reye’s syndrome in the child. The risk is even more in kids having chickenpox or flu. Not more than five doses should be given in twenty four hours. If drops are given, the dropper should be filled till the marked line. A liquid medicine usually comes with a measuring device in the form of a cap. If not, it can be bought at the local drug store. Infants under four months shouldn’t be given medicine, unless told by the doctor.

Certain symptoms call for immediate attention and the doctor must be contacted immediately. Symptoms can be dry mouth, rapid change in body temperature, ear-ache, behavioral changes, frequent diarrhea and vomiting, paleness, seizures, skin rashes, intense headaches, sore throat, swollen joints, irritability, high pitch crying, not feeling hungry, stiff neck, stomach ache, whimpering, wheezing, limpness, and breathing problems. At all times, the child must be made to wear comfortable cotton cloths which help the body to breath properly and at the same time absorbs the sweat. The child should also be given fluids constantly, in order to combat with dehydration.   

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Six Conditions Chronic Pain Nail Markers

The body often gives visual clues of health problems. In addition to passing the tongue, urine, lips, and eyes, there are body parts that can help you detect health problems: the nail.

As quoted by WebMD, pay attention to changes in the condition of your nails can help you detect symptoms of illness that you may not feel,
Normal, healthy nails are usually pink. Note the change in the condition of your nails to look out for. If you change the color or shape, it's good to see a doctor immediately.

pale nails
A faded pink color of the nails can be an indicator of anemia, heart failure, malnutrition, and liver disease.

white nails
Conditions of white nail with dark edges can be a sign of serious problems with the liver, such as hepatitis.

yellow nails
The yellow color indicates a fungus infection. If the infection is worse, the nail becomes thicker and brittle. Sometimes, yellow nails indicate a serious condition such as thyroid disease, lung, diabetes, or psoriasis.

bluish nails
Lack of oxygen can cause the nails turn blue. However, infection of the lungs such as pneumonia or heart abnormalities may also be the cause.

corrugated surface
Condition this one is the early signs of psoriasis or arthritis, and is usually accompanied by a waning of nail color. Nail conditions that change color to red brown are also commonly encountered.

Black line in the middle of the nail
Consult a doctor immediately if found longitudinal black stripe in the middle of the nail. That could be an early symptom of melanoma, the most severe type of skin cancer.

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The Fact about Tobacco

Tobacco used to make cigarettes is a tall, leafy annual plant, originally grown inSouth and Central America, but now cultivated throughout the world, including southern Ontario. There are many species of tobacco; Nicotiana tabacum (or common tobacco) is used to produce cigarettes.
Nicotine, a powerful central nervous system stimulant found naturally in the tobacco leaf, is classified as a drug. Nicotine is one of the main ingredients in tobacco. In higher doses, nicotine is extremely poisonous. It is commonly used as an insecticide.

Tobacco leaves can be burned and inhaled (in the form of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smoke, etc.) or absorbed through the mouth (in the form of spit tobacco, chew, or snuff). The membranes in the nose, mouth, and lungs act as nicotine delivery systems - transmitting nicotine into the blood and to the brain.

Smokers usually feel dizzy and sick when they first inhale the nicotine in tobacco, but gradually build up tolerance to its effects. Other symptoms new smokers experience includes coughing, a dry, irritated throat as well as nausea, weakness, abdominal cramps, headache, coughing or gagging. These symptoms subside as the user develops a tolerance to nicotine.

Nicotine is highly addictive. The addictive effect of nicotine is the main reason why tobacco is widely used. Many smokers continue to smoke in order to avoid the pain of withdrawal symptoms. Smokers also adjust their behavior (inhaling more deeply, for example) to keep a certain level of nicotine in the body.

Smokers who usually smoke at least 15 cigarettes per day and/or smoke their first Cigarette of the day within 30 minutes of waking are likely to experiencenicotine withdrawal symptoms. They will likely find quitting uncomfortable.

Stopping can produce unpleasant withdrawal symptoms including depression, insomnia, irritability, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, anxiety, decreasedheart rate, increased appetite, weight gain, and craving for nicotine.

Symptoms peak from 24 to 48 hours after stopping and can last from three days up to four weeks, although the craving for a Cigarette can last for months.

Most smokers make an average of three or four quit attempts before becoming long-term non-smokers. Relapse is the rule rather than the exception and must be viewed as part of the process of quitting.

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10 Brand Cosmetics for Natural Beauty

You may not realize, how many brands of cosmetics are never tested. Most women are fond of experimenting to get the beauty.

The latest range of products would not have missed the mark purchases. Just try, or just want to test its quality.
You may also include a category that does not fanatical about a brand of cosmetics.
Obtain products that comply with the skin condition is not enough just to read the label denagn packaging. You should try to get the best product, which may not be expensive. As reported by iVillage, the following

10 best cosmetic products that can be your reference.
1. Maybelline Eye Color Tattoo Studio
This gel eyeshadow products hold up to 24 hours. The colors are very intense available to beautify your eyes. The surplus, the product is formulated with ingredients safe for anti-hydration of skin is super sensitive eyes.

2. L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara False lashes Fiber
To get thick lashes and slender, you can rely on this Loreal mascara output. Products made from natural fiber materials can be used all day. Quite cheap, only about Rp80.000, -
3. CoverGirl & Olay Tone Rehab 2-in-1 Foundation Base
This is a cosmetic product that has a double function. As a makeup base, as well as treating skin smoothness. It poses serum anti hidrating. When using it, the colors of this foundation will look like the color of the skin so that makeup does not seem thick.

4. Nuance Salma Hayek volumizing Mamey Fruit Shampoo & Conditioner
For owners of dry hair, this may be you can try. Shampoo with fruit ingredients that provide a soft aroma. The surplus, these shampoos are free of parabens and sulfates, kimian materials that can damage the hair.

5. E.L.F. Essential Clarifying Pressed Powder
When used on the face, the formula will directly bind to the oil so as to create the impression of a natural matte. Of course this will relieve you of shiny leather.
6. Revlon Color Stay Nail Polish
Get beautiful nails does not require a complicated action. You simply memoleska nail polish that is able to provide sparkle effect like this product from Revlon. The color is pretty durable. You also do not have to wait long to dry.
7. Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion
It's also the best products for dry hair types. Especially when you do not have much time to clean the hair, this shampoo is very helpful. You only need to spray on the hair.
8. Revitalizing Neutrogena Lip Balm SPF 20
Still looking for the best lip moisturizer? Products that can improve the texture of the lip color can be an option. In addition to its natural color, the product is ready to protect lips from the sun.
9. Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Sleek Moroccan Oil Treatment
Care products made from argan oil is created for curly hair. This oil is needed to provide nutrients to the hair and hair menciptaka finer texture.
10. Dove Care + Style Thermal Spray Replenishment
Hair styling products from Dove was able to answer the problem of tangled hair. It also avoids the hair branching caused by the sun or heat styling tool temperature.

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Uniquely Color Pencil Tree in Philadelphia.

If you come to North Philadelphia, do not be surprised to see the unique landscape in one of the art on going exhibition. "Colored Pencil Tree".
Is Dave Rittinger, an artist who moved to give a touch of eco-art on trees subjected to logging in there. He is listed as one of the eco-artist of the 21st century.

This idea was well received, Rittinger then move the idea of ​​a tree into a colored pencil art knacks. Felling of trees has no leaves are transformed into the leaves in the new version. Ie, leaf color pencil, with bright colors are attractive.

In his personal website, Rittinger explained that he wanted to change something that is no longer in use into products that can be enjoyed, and valued the arts. "Dave really enjoys finding unique, even in a simple way".
Rittinger has brought new life to trees that have died of this. He hoped that his work can be part of the repair environmental damage and beneficial to the beauty. New work is expected to also inspire other young artists to create other designs by utilizing the natural waste.

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Honing a Knife

Let's assume you're committed to keeping your kitchen knives sharp by learning how to hone (or steel) them. That you've studied up on the best type of honing steel to use, understand the angle you should hone at, and have practiced the correct technique. Is there anything else you should be aware of to help you succeed?

Absolutely! I recommend you 1) establish a routine, 2) store your hone in an easy-access nook, and 3) create a Honing Cheat Sheet.

Get On a Schedule

You need to be consistent when honing (or steeling) your knives. Believe it or not - ideally - you should hone them every time you use them (a serious session, like prepping a meal). Seems a bit obsessive, doesn't it? But you'd be surprised what you might be able to train yourself to do, once you reap the benefits (i.e. perpetually sharp knives). Remember, it only takes about 60 seconds.

At a bare minimum (if you're cooking 3 or 4 times a week), you should hone once a week. Less than that and you're greatly diminishing the effect. It will still help, but you'll need to get your knives sharpened sooner than necessary and you'll needlessly deprive yourself of working with sharp knives.

When should you do it? Technically speaking, it's better to hone right before using a knife than after - the reason being that if a large amount of time has elapsed between honing and use, the knife can regress and the edge bend back out a bit. But it's no biggie. If honing right before is too much hassle, then do it later when you feel less pressured. The main thing is to do it!

Ergonomics

Be sure to store your honing steel in an easy-to-get-to place. Somewhere in the flow of your kitchen work and close to your knives. Don't make yourself have to dig through the back of a cabinet, scattering whisks and spatulas, every time you need to use it. You'll never last. Make it handy - this will support you in doing what you need to do. And it's OK if it doesn't fit in your knife block - mine doesn't - store it in a convenient drawer, or hang it on a hook near the action.

Honing (or Steeling) Cheat Sheet

And finally, even though it may seem nerdy, I highly recommend printing out a cheat sheet - a short list of instructions to keep with your honing steel. In the beginning, at least, it will prove invaluable for reminding you of the key points. Otherwise you will either 1) waste time over and over again trying to find the instructions you need every time you hone and then simply get sick of it and quit, or 2) simply not hone at all because you can't deal with looking up the instructions, or 3) try to remember what the instructions said, and probably not get it right and hone incorrectly, and make your knives duller instead of sharper.

Sooo, here's the Honing Cheat Sheet I once used. Copy it into your favorite word processor and print it out small and compact. Nerds rule!

Honing/Steeling Cheat Sheet

• hone/steel after every other use
• at same angle, or slightly steeper, than sharpened angle (20-22 degrees for Western knives, or 11-15 degrees for Japanese)
• remember the two tricks for finding the correct angle
• always better to err being too shallow, then go steeper
• best on low table, at the level of your hips
• lock wrist and elbow to keep angle consistent
• avoid letting tip of knife slide off of edge of steel
• use barely more pressure than the weight of the knife itself
• alternate side to side
• 2 or 3 strokes per side - 7 or 8 max
• test sharpness - if not improved, tweak angle
• hand wash honing steel occasionally and wipe dry

When to steel?

• ideally, right before using, just a couple of strokes
• otherwise, once a week
• create a routine

If you can teach yourself to hone regularly, you'll have sharp knives at your fingertips all the time. You'll begin to get addicted. And depending on 1) how much you cook, 2) how dutifully you hone, and 3) the quality of your knives, you may be able to go a year or longer before having to even think about sharpening.

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Smart Food For The Brain

Want a healthy body, food must also be healthy. So is the brain, not many people know about the intake to the brain. All they know is how to avoid MSG. Some people believe that MSG can damage brain function.

To maintain the health of the brain are many things that must be considered. In addition to the game, nutrient intake should also be considered, Foods containing omega 3 and antioxidants will easily maintain the quality of the brain.

Here's the best intake for your brain as quoted in MyHealthNewsDaily:

1. carrots
Besides being very beneficial to eye health, it turns out carrots are also good for maintaining the condition of the brain. Luteolin compounds that exist in carrots, can reduce memory deficits berakitan with age and inflammation in the brain. In addition, olive oil, paprika, and celery also has a high content of luteolin.

2. berries
According to some studies, adding vitamin-rich berry can improve brain memory. The study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that adults who ate blueberry juice, will increase the ability of memory after 12 weeks.

3. Coffee and tea
In addition to keeping you up in the morning, coffee and tea can also prevent Alzheimer's disease and improve cognitive function. Another thing with tea showed a protective effect on the brain. In 2010, a study conducted on 716 adults in China shows, 55 of them became fast older because they never consume tea.

4. spinach
Green leafy vegetables are loaded with vitamin C and E can help increase the brain's cognitive abilities. The presence of folic acid content in these vegetables can improve concentration, especially when consumed by pregnant women. Surely it would be very good for brain development of babies in the womb.

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The Benefits of Ginger for Diabetic Patients

The benefits of ginger has been known for thousands of years ago. Not only as a cooking spice, spices with the Latin name Zingiber officinale also holds benefits for traditional medicine.

Quoted by the Huffington Post, a number of scientists from the University of Sydney, Australia, discovered the benefits of ginger in diabetic patients. They found that ginger nutrients work to help manage blood sugar levels.

Based on the results of research published Medical News, extracts of ginger contains gingerol is capable of increasing glucose uptake into muscle cells independent of insulin production.

Professor Roufogalis, a pharmaceutical chemist who is involved in the study said, "Ginger helps control blood sugar levels of diabetic patients to prevent long term complications."

The content of gingerol in ginger also has the effect of anticoagulant that prevents blood clotting. Stimulate the release of adrenal hormones that increase blood flow. That is why ginger also acts to prevent blockage of blood vessels as the main cause of strokes and heart attacks.

Although still requiring further research, these findings add to the series the benefit of ginger for the body. Properties of ginger that has been known down through the generations include: cough, colds, flatulence, indigestion, nausea, diarrhea, and sore throat.

Ginger spice
Ginger is thought to have originated from southern mainland China, which then spread throughout Asia, Europe, Africa to Latin America. Almost always present in a variety of oriental cuisine, either sauteed, grilled, fried, steamed up.

Despite the inherent health benefits, ginger is distinctive flavor and that smell adds savory dishes. Ginger is also used to help remove the fishy smell of food such as fish, shrimp, beef, and poultry.

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