Cordyceps Sinensis - Lender of Life

Cordyceps Sinensis is another great healer beyond our imagination and is also very expensive sold in grams. In fact, it is a fungus that thrives at mountain ranges in Tibet, Nepal and some parts of China. Scientifically, it belongs to the 'Ascomycetes' family and has a long history of use as a medicinal fungus.

Its specialty lies in its ultimate ability to restore health by balancing the much disturbed 'Qi' of a sick person or even not so sick person. As it was produced from cold parts of the country, it is able to work wonders by neutralizing any state of imbalance caused by chronic diseases and disperse all kinds of environmentally stress induced heat. The wonder lies again in the fact that it will not simply cool down the body despite its cold nature but instead will boost total immune system , vitality, counter fatigue and improve oxygen flow.

Historically, it was highly prized by the Emperors of China for its restorative and energizing properties, and a pound of wild Cordyceps was valued at 3 pounds of silver. Today, it is known as the agent  that can unblock gates of 'Qi' in our body to provide a renewed / refreshed state of mind and body.

Panax Ginseng! Genesis of Life

Exhaustion catches up with us very often in our daily life, and there is nothing much we can do apart from taking good care of our bodies. The causes of exhaustion can be both mental and physical and these can be induced by stress from too much work or responsibilities. Where else can we find the key to beat stress and continue our busy life to keep us going? Maybe the answer lies with the Genesis of life, which looks like a little human body --> PANAX Ginseng or Panax quinquefolius, also called American, Canadian, or North American ginseng. The word Panax means 'All Healing' in Greek.

There are many kinds of Ginseng in the market and the most common is the American Ginseng which bears cooling properties to ease away fever and respiratory tract disorders. Asian Ginseng on the contrary is usually high priced and sells on bid based on the age and its quality specifications. Folkslore has it that one bite of these golden aged Ginseng may bring back a person to life for a few minutes or could actually prolong the one's life span up to a few months. Maybe this is true since these have heating properties to promote circulation on its active steroid-like compound called the "ginsenosides".

Ginseng has been known to improve resistance on physical, chemical, and biological stress and is able to build vitality and pay energy debts in the body. It also aids in certain illnesses such as diabetes and erectile dysfunction by enhancing blood flow, blood sugar levels, mood, and psycho-physical performance.

No wonder, so expensive....and remember Ginseng is Ginseng, not any form of roots from plants/trees/bushes.
 

Healthy Miracles Cinamon!

Cinnamon actually looks like little cigars and usually people thought it looks something different, more feminine because of its name.  Despite its looks, Cinnamon is found to be able to lower LDL cholesterol and regulate blood sugar providing a healthy resort for people suffering from type 2 diabetes.

Based on studies done in US, cinnamon is also capable of reducing the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.It is able to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.and provides an anti-clotting effect on the blood.

Besides, a study at Copenhagen University, where patients were given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had experienced significant relief in arthritis pain after some time.

And as for food, studies have shown that it is a natural bacterial (such as E. coli) growth inhibitor and food keeper, a natural food preservative.Smelling cinnamon can boost up the cognitive function and memory.

Unbelievable with so much health benefits, nonetheless it is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium. Coffee with Cinamon? Cinnamon Chiffon Cake? yum yum..

Lovely Hibiscus Flower Tea !!

Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) flower tea can be so good that it is going to take your breath away. Researches have shown that this tea again is able to help lower cholesterol levels and thereby reduce the risk of heart disease plus it aids liver disorders.


The tea is smooth, distinct, uniquely delicious, rich in Vitamin C and Caffeine Free! Want to get some?
Usually, they can be found in stores ready packed and sells at an expensive price. However, there is a way to pick your own and make them yourself. Just be sure to wash off pesticides and that they are really free from germs or bacteria.

Place them under the Sun for a few days to dry. If you are persistent and lucky enough on this process, you can even store them up in a glass jar for near future use. To make Hibiscus tea, add one Cinnamon stick (or other preferred spices) and 4 cups of hot water to infuse. You only need 2 tablespoons of the dried flower to make up the tea. Make sure you let steep for at least 5 minutes before straining through a cheesecloth.

Let it cool before serve. Enjoy this lovely flower tea!


Note: Hibiscus is the National Flower of Malaysia and the Government prohibits any person who attempts to damage of pick these flowers.

Top 10 Benefits of eating Avocados!

Avocados is an excellent fruit that is both marvelous and delicious. It can be eaten by first digging out the flesh and topped with honey or sweetened condensed milk. It will make your day after a long day of work. Avocados are able to protect against a number of cancerous diseases such as prostate cancer, oral cancer, breast cancer and is one of the richest sources of Vitamin E. Eat Avocados to stay young and radiant with that youthful glow as it is full of fiber, high in oleic acid and provides a good source of antioxidants.

Avocados have more counts of carotenoid lutein than any other commonly consumed fruit which helps to protect against macular degeneration and cataracts. It is also high in beta-sitosterol, which can help lower cholesterol levels by an average drop of 17% after a week. If you suffer from heart diseases, eat Avocados by all means because it has 23% of the recommended daily value of folate, monounsaturated fats, and glutathione which are all good for the heart and protects against strokes.

By eating Avocados, a lot of other nutrients can be better absorbed by the body. These nutrients include lycopene (antioxidant from tomatoes) and beta carotene. Simply put it this way, Avocados are going to prevent aging and all sorts of cancerous diseases. So start shopping for some!

4 SKIN GOLDEN RULES to Stay Youthful!!

Rule No 1: CLEANSING

Your skin will not glow when its all muddy and dirty no matter what gold you applied underneath. So Cleansing is rule number 1. Many people thought that regularly washing the face is enough to call it clean. However, have you checked your pillows, or your hankerchief, or your bed sheets.. your car seats? and the most important part of your body, your hands? If you did clean your face regularly but then often wipes your face with a pair of dirty hands, most likely it is going to end up dirty still and greasy and full of bacteria.. Maybe you forgot to wash your face after you handled that piece of Pizza..:) :)
Apart from that, remember to remove the day's makeup, grime, sebum and dead skin cells thoroughly and with a lot of care and attention. Be sure to find the cleanser that is suitable for your skin type and helps in retaining moisture to plump up the skin all day long. Nowadays, good cleansers are everywhere and it depends on years of valuable research to produce the best bio-compatible and safe smooth gentle cleansers that will make the skin healthy and comfortable.

Rule No 2: ENHANCE

Rule No. 2 is to enhance the skin after cleansing much like scrapping off yet dirty remains that have not been eliminated during washing and then go on to feed the skin something nice to ensure its constant renewal. To enhance means to apply skin toners, softeners, emulsifiers to slough off dead cells in order to reveal, more radiant sking underneath. Often, this helps to replenish moisture, allowing the skin to better absorb the skincare benefits creating elastic, firm and smooth skin from the deep layers throughout.

Rule No 3: HYDRATE
As we age, the skin's auto renewal rate shall drop, and as a result skin often becomes dehydrated, and when that happens fine lines will start to make their appearance. This is the reason, why we have to keep the skin hydrated very much to avoid aging signs to show on our face. There are many skincare products out there that can help in this context, however, there could also alternative ways from eating good food that bears a lot of skincare properties such as fruits and vegetables.  Anti-oxidants come in to aid in preventing fine lines and a good source of Vitamins and Minerals are going to boost skin metabolism, enhance skin clarity to plump up ridding off fine lines. When you moisturize, remember to start applying by the neck to ensure those areas are not neglected.

Rule No 4: PREVENT & PROTECT

Stress, lack of sleep, pollution, non-healthy food and SUN exposure all contributes towards damage and skin deteriorating factors. In the long run, if you have not developed enough consciousness towards all these factors, most likely your skin is going to suffer without you knowing. When your friends start noticing, it may have already been too late to remedy. So start by becoming aware and prevent further damage. Soothe dryness, diminish dullness, repair environmental damage and revitalise by all means. Get a dose of collagenous drinks, keratin, Vitamins A, E, D, and K and Bs to counter the attacks. Apply massages on to the eye circles often enough as those are the areas thinnest in your body and is most likely to show puffiness or darkenings when you are not doing enough skincare. Not forgetting the first and foremost is to apply SUN screen everyday! SPF 15 and above.

Happy Facials and Pretty Gold Skin !

Lemon Juice Pleazzz..

Lemons, as common and readily available from many places,  is in fact a very effective medicinal aid in curing quite a number of ailments including digestive problems, biliousness, nausea, heartburn, constipation and worm infestations. It holds the power to relieve hiccups. Just plain warm water added with a few lemon slices made into lemon juice can be taken regularly in the morning to act as tonic to the liver stimulating the produce of bile ready to work on the days' digestion.

Lemons are also thought to help dissolve gallstones and because of its high vitamin C content, it is thought to help prevent and treat many infections, hasten wound healing and temper down high fever. Lemon juice also relieves symptoms of asthma, tonsillitis and sore throat.

People with urinary tract infections or high uric acid which are linked to arthritis or rheumatism can drink lemon juice to flush out all the toxins and bad bacteria. When lemon is mixed with coffee, it is thought to help treat malaria. This concoction is also effective for headaches. Ladies who crave for fair skin can use lemon juice as a natural source of Vitamin C and antioxidant to help bleach the skin and prevent pimples/flare ups.


Externally applied, lemon juice could be used to stop epistaxis (more commonly known as nose bleeds) on the nostrils causing a slight stinging. When massaged gently into gums, lemon juice may also stop gum bleeding. Lemon juice with glycerin is effective when used on the lips to treat chapping. This may be a little strange but lemon juice applied on your skin can also help prevent sunburn.

Lemon balms are known for their ability to break fevers by encouraging the patient's body to perspire. Because of this, lemon balms are recommended for all fevers, no matter what the cause. Lemon balms are also popular treatments for cough and colds, even hay fever. Balms are also used in the treatment of flatulence and other digestive conditions. Menstrual cramps are relieved by lemon balms, as are dizziness, headaches and high blood pressure.

Psychologically, lemon balm is used to calm anxieties, clear minds and help people to focus. It also is supposedly to help improve memory storage and recall.

YESSS, I love Chocolate! Dark Chocolate!

If you enjoy sitting by the couch watching TV for long hours and muching on bars and bars of Chocolate.. I say you are abusing yourself and the original health benefits of eating Chocolate. Eat it right and you wont contribute to the myth of weight gain and dental cavities caused by excessive Chocolate which is often sweet enough to contribute towards high calorie values.

In fact, chocolate is able to deliver a thousand health benefits with a good dose of truthful happiness from its ability to raise the levels of Serotonin (something that makes you happy directly triggered from the brains)  ( IF ) you know how to eat and choose the right Chocolate. Dark may not taste as sweet as milk chocolates but definitely they do a lot of good to your health because simply they contain higher levels of pure Cocoa and some are as high as 85%. That is one of the biggest reasons why pure Dark chocolates sell per grams and usually are very expensive. So what is so good about eating chocolate? First they are an alternative rich source of natural anti-oxidants -->the Flavanol at par with Resveratol (red wine) and Catechins (green tea).

And so, add on to that, they are believed to be able to lower blood pressure levels, inhibits spread of cancerous cells,prevents plaque formation in the arteries, helps anti-aging, fights stress levels, provides a vast array of vitamins and minerals and is even low in Glycemic Index (GI). Yes, means they wont send your blood sugar spiking, instead provides a slow and steady release of energy much like eating Oats. !! Hooray!

Read More about Chocolates: ALL CHOCOLATE

Richest Natural Sources of Anti Oxidants

Our living has become highly stressful and alarming to health in many different ways. Consider, nowadays we eat junk food, highly processed and canned food and is often exposed to toxic gases and fumes everyday everywhere. It is not surprising we are looking at more and more cancer patients each year. This provided a good reason for anti-oxidant foods to combat the process of oxidation within the cells of our body.

What is Oxidation? Oxidation is defined as the interaction between oxygen molecules and all the different substances they may come to contact with, from metal to living tissue. The oxidation process can be destructive considering examples such as the rusting of an automobile or the spoiling of fresh fruit or brown spots or blemishes on the skin.. On a molecular level — we only see the large-scale effects as the oxygen causes free radicals on the surface to break away. 

So choose to eat natural sources of High antioxidant foods such as:


   1.FRUITS
      Berries (Cherry, blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, crowberry, blueberry, bilberry/wild blueberry, black currant), pomegranate, grape, orange, plum, pineapple, kiwi fruit, grapefruit.
   2. VEGETABLES
      Kale, chili pepper, red cabbage, peppers, parsley, artichoke, Brussels sprouts, spinach, lemon, ginger, red beets.
   3. DRIED FRUITS RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS
      Apricots, Prunes, Dates, Raisins, .
   4. LEGUMES
      Broad beans, pinto beans, soybeans.


   5. NUTS & SEED
      Almonds, Cashews, Pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, ground nut, sunflower seeds,Sesame, Tahini.
   6. CEREAL
      Barley, millet, oats, corn.
   7. SPICES
      cloves, cinnamon, oregano

# Most kind of Dried Beans: Lima Beans, Kidney Beans, Navy Beans, Soy Beans, Chick Beans, Pinto Beans, Black Eye Beans
# Protein: Turkey, Chicken, Egg Yolks

Avatar Movie is Too Cool!

Believe your own eyes when you step into the fantasy world of Pandora a dense forest illuminated with all kinds of creatures mostly hostile and dangerous. However, wildly casted the main characters are all down to earth, kind to all living things and full of Spirit. It is a must see movie that will light up hearts of many into believing in the powers of pursuing something worth fighting for and that to seek good common sense matters a lot.

Go into the world of the natives 'na-vi' tribe with beautiful Neytiri and Jake Sully on the ride of the most powerful dragon behemoth --> Turok Makto on their way to Win the Battle on fair grounds and a lot of compassion!!

Official Avatar Movie

Eating Light BeeHoon Noodles

BeeHoon noodles or rice noodles are much lighter in its calorie values compared to wheat noodles. A great number of weight watchers often choose BeeHoon over wheat noodles because they are inline with the vision of being healthy and low fat. Often, ladies place soup based bee hoon with fillets or chicken meat to complement their meal during lunches or dinners. Restaurants that can make very good bee hoon soup are scarce and valuable to folks who enjoy guilt free bowl -fuls. Take a look at this one, bee hoon soup on the base of 'ham choi tofu soup' ( pickled mustard green with tofu -- very popular Chinese style soup base) added with fish slices, fish maws, fish cakes and fish balls.. its definitely a yum yum --->

The way to eat this bowl of goody is to toss the ground chili, lime and garlic to taste, creating even more excitement --> YUM YUM YUM

Maybe cats also produce Coffee in the end- Wake Up Already!!

Grown in places all over the world, the coffee 'bean' is actually the pit of a coffee 'cherry'. In normal circumstances the cherries are picked at the peak of ripeness and once the outer fruit is removed the coffee bean is ready for roasting, grinding and transporting to your local caf�.

However, there are three small islands in the Indonesian Archipelago called Sumatra, Java and Sulawesi where this process takes a bizarre twist. You see coffee is coveted by not only by us humans but a local creature called a Palm Civet. The Palm Civet is a tree dwelling marsupial with a particular fondness for the local variety of coffee cherries.

Of course, these cat-sized coffee aficionados don't have the time to peal the cherries and eat just the fruit, so they swallow them whole. Well guess what comes out the other end? Yes that's right, a non-digested, semi-fermented coffee bean :) :)

Now this coffee bean is marketed as a "Kopi luwak" and is one of the most expensive coffee bean that you can buy in the market. Kopi is the Indonesian word for coffee and luwak is their name for the coffee eating Civet.
The greeeat coffeeee producer...... :)

Kopi luwak sells for a whopping $75 a pound and it is estimated that the worldwide annual production is only about 500 pounds. Japan is the largest importer of this specialty coffee and it is now available in the United States and many other countries as well.

The flavor of the coffee is described as complex and very rich. This special flavor is attributed to the natural fermentation process that occurs as the beans travel the length of the Civet's digestive tract.

Source: Jon Symons is a coffee lover and writes about specialty coffee for http://specialty-coffee.oftheday.ca.

Green Tea Vs White Tea!

Green tea is already so popular among so many even non tea drinkers. Then there is another Tea drink emerging hot in the market, White Tea.. So what about White Tea? Being the specialty of the Chinese province Fujian the leaves  come from varieties of tea cultivars among those popular ones are Da Bai (Large White), Xiao Bai (Small White), Narcissus and Chaicha bushes.

A study at Pace University in 2004 showed white tea had more anti-viral and anti-bacterial qualities than green tea.The reason is that White tea contains even higher catechin levels (that super antioxidant found in green tea), because it is processed even less. Catechin concentration is greatest in fresh, unbroken and unfermented tea leaves.Furthermore, one study examining the composition of brewed green and white teas found that white tea contained more gallic acid and theobromine.^[6]

White Tea helps to relax and enhance the mood. It has almost the same Caffeine content as green tea thus is able to lift the spirit. White tea is also known to be a body detox agent and is capable of expelling toxins from the body through excretion. The factors that determine the grade of the white tea shall be determined upon the variety of tea, the cut and length of the leaf, and the method of steeping.


So choose to drink white tea or green tea? Maybe both as Green tea has a better taste compared to White tea which has a mild acidic taste.

Green Tea - 4000 Years Old Worth of Healing Power!

Maybe there isn't any drink that could be better than Green Tea. It helps in almost anything from, preventing tooth decay, to healing headaches, depression, aids slimming,whitens the skin complexion, boosts immune system, prevents cardiovascular disease, fights rheumatoid arthritis, prevents cancer, lowers LDL cholesterol levels, inhibits thrombosis and kills bacteria even! Gee.. that list really is something.. Simply improves your overall health count..

The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue.

In a 1997 study, researchers from the University of Kansas determined that EGCG is twice as powerful as resveratrol (this one comes from red wines), which may explain why the rate of heart disease among Japanese men is quite low, even though approximately seventy-five percent are smokers. Drink Green Tea !!!!!!

Darling Sweet Almonds! You are too Good!

Christmas is around the corner!! When we visit friends and family, often we can find Freeee nuts .. and just to be a little bit choosy over others, so that the host knows what win hearts most, check out the health benefits of ALMONDS

Almonds: Sweet and Loved by hamsters, guinea pigs, and humans (:p) mostly contains no carbohydrates.. Hmm Does that mean its good for diabetics? Yes right! and is Gluten Free ?? Really !! Yes Right! That is why it is so Hot and popular in place of wheat flour when it comes to baking using Almond meal. If you have dear ones that suffers from wheat allergies or coeliac diseas, try baking with Almond! and let them know that piece of cake is gonna be Special!

                                                                             "Did you know Almond Flowers are such a beauty!"

A standard serving of almond flour, 1 cup, contains 20 grams of carbohydrates, of which 10 g is dietary fibre, for a net of 10 g of carbohydrate per cup. This makes almond flour very desirable for use in cake and bread recipes by people on carbohydrate-restricted diets.

Almonds are a rich source of Vitamin E -- Ladies take this down, means good for the skin and complexion! Also rich in monounsaturated fat, one of the two "good" fats responsible for lowering LDL cholesterol. Aids digestion, eases constipation and prevents CANCER! Wow!

A controlled trial showed that 73g of almonds in the daily diet reduced LDL cholesterol by as much as 9.4%, reduced the LDL:HDL ratio by 12.0%, and increased HDL-cholesterol (i.e., the good cholesterol) by 4.6%.[20]

Speaking of Nuts, why gee Vitamin B's of course --- So good for the BRAINS and Central Nervous System! No more Stress maybe!

In Ayurveda, an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent, almond has been known to induce high intellectual level and longevity. Almond oil is called Roghan Badam in both Ayurveda and Tibb Yunani طب يوناني (the Greco-Persian System of Medicine). It is extracted by cold process and is considered a nutritive aphrodisiac-(enhance libido!) both for massage and internal consumption. Recent studies have shown that the constituents of almond have anti-inflammatory, immunity boosting, and anti-hepatotoxicity effects.


Information Taken: Wikipedia

Fat Burning Cardiovascular Exercises - by: Joe Kozma

The treadmill is probably the most popular form of cardio being done at gyms and fitness centers today. If one walks on the treadmill on a flat grade the risk to injury is minimal but in most cases the rewards are also minimal.
There are two ways to increase the efficacy of working on a treadmill, one is by increasing the speed of which the exercise is done at. Start jogging or running at will and then slowly increase the speed. Jogging and running are very potent exercises when it comes to calorie burning but both of them put a great deal stress on the knees and lower back .So mind those who have problems with their joints and other structural weak points.

Secondly, treadmill work can be increased in intensity by increasing the degree of grade that is walked at, this becomes the equivalent of walking hills or mountains outside. Incline treadmill walking is an effective calorie and fat burning strategy.

Stationary cycling is another very common form of cardio being done at gyms today. Stationary cycling has the same pros and cons as riding the bike outside. I believe cycling is most definitely superior to jogging and running because you can burn a lot of calories without the extreme pounding to the knees and back that the body receives from jogging and running. To a lesser degree however a lot of stress to the knees and back can be generated by intense cycling also.

I favor the elliptical machine due it's non-impact nature and large range of motion. you can vary the ramp, resistance and speed to target the largest lower body muscles without straining the spine or joints. It is possible to really turn up the intensity level of your training with minimal risk of injury. In short there is a superior form of cardio and that form is elliptical training.

What is Reiki?

Reiki is an ancient healing technique that makes use of energy or chakra to heal and regain balance with the body, mind and spirit. It was rediscovered by Mikao Usui in the beginning decades of the 20th century adding and adopting dozens of Reiki variations to better suit particular belief systems. 

The philosophy or underlying approach to understand Reiki is on listening to the body for warnings or signals. Through the holistic medical approach, practitioners see the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of a person as part of a whole. In this way, when one part of the body isn�t working properly, it tends to affect other parts of a person�s life as well. Thus, chronic back pain may increase pressure on the hips or shoulder as the individual tries to compensate for the pain. He or she might also suffer mentally and emotionally as activities they used to love have to be put aside or when money becomes tight because the injury results in job loss. All of these issues need to be addressed.

To do so, the root cause of the problem has to be located. Fortunately, the body leaves a bread crumb trail of symptoms that leads the way. We all know that our bodies are built to survive. If we are in danger from a bully or a wild animal, our brain automatically sends out the message to fight or flee (or tend and befriend for women) as appropriate. What we don�t often realize is that our body also sends out other little warning signs. If we are stressing ourselves beyond what it can handle, we might feel tired, overwhelmed, or moody. If we don�t pay attention to these signals, we may eventually get a cold, have chest pains, or even suffer a heart attack.

Reiki practitioners follow these clues. Then, use Reiki energy to release or heal that issue. Finally, once that symptom has been cleared, practitioners encourage the individual to make changes that will assure balance and health in the system as a whole. In this way, the problem won�t simply return or reappear after a time.

 

Source From: About Reiki

Difference between Perfume and Eau de Toillete!

A lot of us do not bother about knowing the actual differences between many things. However, it is time to be a little more conscious about everything in life by knowing the definitions of certain things. This helps to avoid a lot of embarrassing moments when you go out to face the world. So what is perfume and what is Eau de toillete?

Perfumes as luxurious and sophisticated as its title consumes is made out of natural materials such as essential oils from plants combined with synthetic products to enhance its lasting power and unique smell. Hence, the most important factor to determine what is considered perfume or eau de parfum or eau de toillete or cologne relies on the ratio between the alcohol against the scented concentrates.

• Perfume, also called extract or extrait perfume, can include 15-40% perfume concentrates. This is the purest form of scented product and is the most expensive as a result.

• Eau de parfum contains about 7-15% perfume concentrates. This is the most popular and common form of perfume. It provides a long-lasting fragrance and generally doesn't cost as much as extract perfume.

• Eau de toilette has around 1-6% perfume concentrates. This makes for a light scent that doesn't linger as long as the more intense versions. It was originally intended to be a refreshing body splash to help people wake up in the morning.

• Eau de cologne is sometimes used interchangeably with the term eau de toilette. However, the concoction began as the name of a light, fresh fragrance mixed with citrus oils and was made popular by Napoleon. Some perfumers today have a version of this called eau fraiche.

While these are the main classes of perfume, other products are frequently scented with perfume concentrates too. Lotions, creams, powders, body splashes, aftershaves, soaps, and other cosmetic products may contain variable (though usually small) amounts of fragrance. Source Picked Up From: Ask Yahoo

The benefits of mineral Make Up!

 Women wants to be beautiful and to do that, the most important thing is to look as natural as possible yet with an inner glow that shines health and vitality from inside out. However, with age, our skin becomes less elastic, eye bags start to become more visible and pores become enlarged. All of these factors make our complexion less appealing. Hence, comes the rescue of wearing make ups to cover up almost any flaws to restore that youthful look.

However, a lot of these make ups tend to do damage to the skin by blocking pores. It is useless even with very good make up removers because, as time goes by, the pores becomes more and more clogged hence causing the base skin to take up even more damage. The solution? Why choose better make up of course, use Mineral Makeup which is hypo-allergenic and non-comedogenic. Non-comedogenic means that it will not block pores and is applicable on all types of skin including sensitive skin. Some of the brands I heard were Jane Iredale's.

Another good reason to choose mineral makeup is because it is longer lasting and rarely needs touch-ups throughout the day.This way you would not have to rush to the restrooms every hour while dining with that hot date.

You must have known to wear sun screen on a daily basis, and yet with mineral make up, you will be instantly protected against UVA and UVB because it already bears a minimal SPF 20. Mineral makeup forms a breathable barrier that actually protects the skin from environmental pollutants that can cause free radical damage (this is what causes skin aging). And experts say, you can sleep in it without worries! WooHoo
Read About : Jane Irdale Mineral Makeup

Some of the best Cosmetics and Perfume

Ever wonder how to keep your facial clean and clear without pimples or breakouts that happens occassionally during each monthly cycle? Try using Kose' Junkisui which targets the range of sensitive skin to help prevent early breakouts. Once you apply it, sleep and then find the next morning, miraculously the reds are all out..

Going out without make up base or a base lip color simply wont get you through the day very much. Try out some of the coolest lip color you can find from Dior's Addict range. These provides mild shades that glows naturally with your skin tone. It is also gentle most to the lips, that even the most sensitive pair will not complain . As for perfume, try Versace's which smells like fresh garden bath.

Have we forgotten Garlic?

There is a fairy tale about how one of the angels stole the Garlic from the heavens and was punished to fly down to earth. The garlic was considered sacred and rare and whomever touches it must be punished without ends. And that is the fairy tale, nowadays, we are free to buy and make a meal with garlic to complement the cooking in bringing out the taste. For example, certain vegetables stir-fried without bits of garlic will be tasteless even as with the strong taste of garlic' shall  highlight the dish in an instant.

In fact, garlic has some significant health benefits to offer such as being able to control over acne, bad cholesterols, blood pressure, wind and is not surprisingly one of the natural antibiotics around.However, there are people who hates garlic and is allergic to them..

Sweet Potato Anytime in China - "Wui Fan Shu"

If you walk the streets of China, usually you will find people trying to make a living out of so many different ways. And one of the easiest ways is to sell food. As the knowledge on producing some goods in the family is imparted down to their children, soon enough they will grow up to to start earning to make ends meet.

One of the most popular street foods in China is known as the "Wui Fan Shu" or "Roasted Sweet Potato".  Nothing is  added, no sugar , no nothing but it tastes so good with all the natural sweetness of the potato itself. They sell at a low and humble price and is able to fill the stomach rather quickly. The Chinese does appreciate the potato because of the way they could keep longer, is affordable, tasty and filling. During the times of war, people thought of savoring their potatoes and bringing them together into their hideouts to stay until peace returns. Hence, for many what kept them alive was the potatoes.

How to Forget WeekDay Stress and Replace with some Weekend Paradiso?

CHEETOS!.. Definitely if you have not tasted this snack during the weekends.. you gotta be living in a nutshell. The supermarket is so fruitful with products coming from everywhere in the globe and Cheetos is definitely one super snack that melt hearts and distresses away. If you are experiencing weekday blues, try to wait until the weekends for the ultimate snack food experience with Cheetos!! It will make up your top-ten weekend paradiso list of fanciful must haves, :) :) ..

If you party, get ready Cheetos with you and you are on the way to earning free charm and have people swarming your way for that pack in your hands.. how wicked.. :)  Try to be super duper hot then go with Cheetos Jalapeno which is mexican green pepper flavored?.. Its a world of  Cheetos..

Asian Home Favorite Instant Noodles - Mee Goreng

In most Asian countries, one of our home tradition is for little children to cook something for themselves whenever they are hungry using very simple steps like putting a water to boil. The elderly watched, became influenced and wants to do the same. Or it could be the other way round in fact, small children watched how adults cook packs of delicious instant noodles and hence got their way with it themselves, opening up kitchen racks whenever at leisure.
A lot of these instant noodles are family favorites despite their low counts in nutrition. Basically, they belong to the fun food category, yet to add nutrition, people add other complements such as vegetables, sausages and chicken to make their bowls or dishes complete.

One absolute home favorite which tastes so good is the "mee goreng". The name implies fried noodles because "goreng" means fry. But really, the noodles are simmered and with little packs of tri-condiments (special sauce, chilli oil & dried vegetables) to mix with after the noodles are drained after 3 minutes, it becomes something ready to eat and looks like fried noodles.

I could still remember that first mouthful remains fresg in memory 20 years ago.

Asian Queen of Cakes - Kueh Lapis Sarawak

Ever heard about the most beautiful cake which has rainbow colors and lots of different shapes and arrangements in between their thin layers ? Tada -- "Cake Lapis Sarawak" is the name! It is also called the Queen of Cakes because of its well known reputation being the most beautiful and delicious.

It is the cake that requires the most ingredients to make taking the the number of eggs up to 32 possible for one est. 300 gm cake. It requires a lot of dedication and effort in baking slowly layer by layer by layer by layer. Hence, they are also known as layer cakes.

Usually, these cakes taste so good you wont have enough after the first bite. The taste is so well integrated and one bite you fall in love. Mostly famous in Malaysia and Brunei, and almost every lady would have to learn this as part of their culture. That is why, during the Raya New Year, visit their houses for those lovely pieces of cakes that they serve.