Health

Computer & Our eyes

Now a days computers are used in every field, so if we have advantages of using computers we have disadvantages also. Most of all it effects our eyes. Computer users generally suffer from various problems like dark circles around eyes, headache, restless eyes etc. . And its also not possible to stop using computer because its our need. That's why i am giving following tips to reduce the effect of computer on our eyes:

* Put the brightness to low or set it according to the room you are sitting in.

* Use Window Shade.

*Sit in the area where proper light is available.

*Maintain contrast between background & on-screen.

*Those who are full time users of computer, take brake of 7-10 mins in every hour.

*Readily blink your eyes. It will help to reduce dryness of eyes.

*Get a routine check up of your eyes done

*Divert your attention from computer to other surroundings for sometime.

*Sleep well . Inadequate sleep is the main cause of dark circles.

Have a good health.

Do U Know?

According to a Kernel University of New york apple has anticancer properties, which help to reduce the chances of having cancer. Apple includes flavinoids n polyfinolus which act as antioxidants n help to protect our body against cancer. According to scientists 100gm of apples include 1500 mg of vitamin C. The outer covering of apple which we generally peel off while eating apple includes anti cancer properties. So its good to eat apple with the outer covering.An most important quote:

"An apple a day keeps doctor away."

Baking a Cheese Cake

Cheese Cake

Ingredients:

• 1cup Milk
• 1tsp Sugar Powder
• 1/2cup Refined Oil
• 2cups Flour
• 1tsp Baking Powder

Method:

First of all boil milk n add vinegar . when cheese is formed cool it at room temperature then beat it properly to break all the cheese lumps . Put the remaining ingredients in it. Beat it properly.

Bake it for 30 -35 mins at 180 deg. centigrade.

Variation :

Grated coconut can be added to the mixture along with tuti fruti.]

Tadaaaa!! your Cake is ready...!!

Happe New Year 2010 !

Have a happy and a prosperous new year to all out there!!

Every year I made so many resolutions and i never sticked to them, but this year i am definitely gonna stick to my one and only resolution of continuing blogging throughout the year. Let's hope that I fulfill my words to the maximum extent. All the best and happy new year once again, May god Bless all.

SPA SKIN CARE

Lavender Body Scrub

Things u need:

A bathtub

2-3 drops of lavender oil

1/2 cup sea salt

2-3 tbsp of any massage oil

A good shampoo n conditioner

2 tsp liquid chocolate

Nail filer

Cuticle cream

2-3 tsp turmeric powder mixed with 1 tbsp rose water

Foot scrubber

A good body lotion

How to do it:

Light some candles & fill ur tub with hot water. Put 2-3 drops of essential oil n some of the sea salt. Mix the rest of the salt with the massage oil n apply it all over the body.

Keep for 15-20 minutes n relax. Then wash off.

Next, shampoo ur hair n apply the conditioner mixed with a little chocolate; massage gently into the roots n tuck ur hair under a shower cap. While u wait for ur hair to heal, file ur nails n put the cuticle cream on ur cuticles. Then clean ur face with the turmeric mix.

Now just slip into the tub full of warm water. Relax n soak for 10-20 minutes. While u r in the tub, give ur feet a nice scrub. After finishing, wipe urself semi-dry n lather on a lot of hand n body lotion.

RECIPE CORNER

Midnight Delight (Pudding)

Ingredients:

Custard Powder 2tbsp

Water 2cups

Apple or Pear or both

Cardamom Powder a pinch

Sugar 4tbsp

Cream 100gms

Vanilla essence (optional)

Lime juice 1tsp

Method:

Boil water & sugar till sugar melts, add cardamom powder & lime juice to it. Add custard powder mixed with a little water so that it forms paste to it. Dip fruits for a second in the boiling lime & sugar water. Before adding the custard powder mixture set the fruits in a fancy bowl & pour this mixture on it. Keep it in a fridge to set. Whip the cream & pour it on the set mixture.

HAIR CARE

Everyone wants beautiful hair that are shiny n healthy. So hair care is must. When the ageing process starts, hair also start loosing their shine. Hair starts to get dry day by day.If u take care of ur hair a little bit then u can maintain their beauty forever.

Here are some tips for hair care:

• If u have oily hair then u have to use mild shampoo.



• For healthy hair always take healthy diet otherwise ur hair will lost its glow.



• Also include fruits in ur diet.



• Add lemon juice to 1 cup curd n apply on ur hair. U will surely get shiny hair.



• Always give a massage to ur hair every week. This will relax u as well as make ur hair strong.



• Use right shampoo for ur hair.



• For shiny n soft hair apply mustard oil mixed with lemon juice on ur hair.



• To maintain balance of ur hair always do conditioning. For deep conditioning apply curd for 1/2 an hour, it will maintain ph of ur hair.



• Whenever u get free time slowly massage ur hair with ur fingers.



• Coconut oil is also good for hair.



• Also include green vegetables in ur diet.



• Use baby oil to massage ur hair. Baby oil provides softness n shine to hair.



• Don't use strong fragrant oil for hair.



• Don't try out different hair oils stick to one best hair oil.



• Every type of hair needs conditioning as it protects hair from sun's UV rays n also from pollution.