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.


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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
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