Archive for July, 2008

Bate’s Techniques
Bates claimed to have discovered that people with abnormal vision use their eyes differently than people with normal vision, and then created a system designed to help people to relearn the right vision habits. Advocates of the Bates Method claim that these vision habits are inseparably connected to normal vision. They assert that the Bates Method is a natural method that improves movement, relaxation, and circulation of the whole visual system. Bates’ “exercises” are not aimed at muscle strengthening, but, like many yoga practices, are aimed at procuring a state of relaxation. Bates indicated that for his techniques to be effective eyeglasses must be discarded entirely, not simply worn less frequently or in a lower prescription.

Relaxation is at the core of the Bates Method, involving a set of practices which Bates advocates term “exercises in relaxation” and “movement exercises”. They emphasize that the term “exercise” is used in the same sense as “memory exercise” and does not imply muscle strengthening.

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Food For Eye Poor vision can be inherited from our parent, through vision problems nowadays are possibly self-inflicted due to our environment and work. Research has shown that consuming certain vitamins & nutrients may help to reduce the risk of eye problems.

Vitamin A also know as retinol, generates pigments necessary for the retina to function, thereby promoting good vision, especially in dim light. Yon can get it from cod liver oil and carrots.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps support out immune system by protecting our body tissues from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable substance that can damage good cells, tissues and organs and are believed to be one of the degenerative problems in aging. Sources are from citrus fruits and green vegetables.

Vitamin E is another type of antioxidant and is essential in good health and production against degenerative problems related to aging. Sources include sunflower seeds, almonds and hazelnuts.

Chinese Wolfberry is traditionally used by the Chinese for various health benefits including its ability to help strengthen the eyes. Bilberry helps improve night vision as well as assists to retina to adjust quickly to both darkness and light. Lutein in the eye helps to filter out blue wavelength light from sun and artificial light sources, thereby suppressing the oxidation on retinal cells. You can find it in egg yolks, dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and various fruits.

When your mind is drained, your body aches and your energy levels are close to zero, its time for a body detox.

Imagine yourself having clearer skin, sharper mind, energy revitalized, stronger immune system and feeling healthy inside out -  these are the things that you can enjoy by undergoing a detoxification program.

Detoxification basically means blood cleansing through eliminating impurities from the blood in the liver, through kidneys, lungs, intestines, lymph and skin.

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Fusilli Pasta Salad Recipe. A fusion of Mediterranean cuisine that is both healthy and satisfying. It can be eaten either on its own or as an accompaniment. Savour our Fusilli Pasta Salad recipe.

There are a lot of people who would give a lot to increase their metabolism. Having a high level of metabolism enables one to maintain burn fat and lose weight fast with the least amount of activity. Metabolism is the rate by which the body produces and consumes energy and calories to support life.

There are several factors that affect the metabolism of a person, such as the amount of muscle tissue, the frequency of the meals one consumes, genetics, stress levels, personal diet and activity levels. Metabolism slows done due to the following: loss of muscle because of not enough physical activity, the tendency of the body to cannibalize its own tissue because there is not enough food energy to sustain it, and the decrease of physical activity that comes naturally with old age.

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Prep: 35 mins  Cook: 15mins  Serves:5

200g chicken breast
80g prawns, shelled
150g silken tofu
8 water chestnuts, chopped
1/4 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsps salt
3 tbsps corn starch
15 chinese mushrooms, soaked until soft
70g carrot, chopped
15g green peas
200g broccoli florets blanched
1/2 tsp corn oil

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CURE OF BAD BREATH

Bad breath is a common health problem in the society.Offenssive smell from the mouth may be due to various reasons.The main reason is the presence of anaerobic bacteria in the biofilm formed on the tongue .These bacteria degrades the proteins present in the food resulting in the production of some offenssive gases like hydrogen sulphide,skatol etc.

Bad odor from the mouth in the early morning is seen in almost all individuals.This can be controlled by maintaining oral hygiene.Even after cleaning the mouth some individuals may suffer from bad breath due to some problem in the mouth or in the nearby areas.Some general disease condition can also produce bad breath.Exact cause has to be identified and should be treated accordingly.Some common measures to cure or reduce bad breath are discussed here.

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Fruit Salad with Two Sauces Recipe. A colourful, refreshing, healthy dessert with two delicious options for sauces. Enjoy our Fruit Salad with Two Sauces recipe.

Causes of bad breath ?

Bad breath is a common health problem which greately affects the daytoday activities of somany people. The offenssive odor from the mouth is unpleasent to those who come in close contact with bad breathers. The problem will be doubled by psychological trauma leading to depression. The sufferers from this problem wil be isolated from the society. This can even lead to marital disharmony.

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Good rest and sound sleep is very important.If you don’t sleep well, the toxic in your body will accumulate, affecting your health and your mood.

The main causes of liver damage are:
1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are the main cause.
2. Not urinating in the morning.
3. Too much eating.
4. Skipping breakfast.
5. Consuming too much medication.
6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives,food coloring, and artificial sweetener.
7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible, reduce cooking oil use, even the best cooking oil like olive oil when frying. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired.
8. Consuming overly done foods also add to the burden of liver.Vegetables should be eaten raw or cooked 3 - 5 parts. Fried vegetables should be finished in one sitting, do not store.

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