Saturday, July 31, 2010

White Sand

Porcelain desert or the glistening white sands is like no other place on earth. This awesome natural wonder is located in New Mexico. Amazing wave-like dunes of gypsum sand are engulfing 275 square miles of desert creating beautiful dune field. Porcelain desert officially known as White Sands National Monument is the biggest gypsum dune field in the world.























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Let Your Diet Help You Quit Smoking

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Smoking has become a plague of our times. Many people are addicted to cigarettes and Shisha;we see that all the time in public places.Today, women are even more addicted and are not ashamed to be seen holding a cigarette in public places, or even in their homes and among their children. Smart women know what smoking really does to them: smoking causes early wrinkles and changes the color of skin, teeth and nails. It harms our bodies and it’s a major cause of serious illness in adults as well as children. The best option for these women is that they should try to stop smoking. And for this reason, we are trying to highlight some of the nutrition rules that will help women who smoke to get rid of addiction and return to a healthy lifestyle.

The right food:
In a meeting with Nutrition Specialist Dr. Dina Ahmed, she provided us with simple rules for the smoking cessation period that will enable you to adapt to the new situation of being smoke free. You can do this while maintaining your ideal weight, so that your food helps you get rid of toxins and prevents the infamous weight gain that often occurs after quitting.

There are a number of foods that can help people who are trying to stop smoking. For example, bananas are one of the best fruits you can eat during the initial cessation period, because they contain vitamin B6 in addition to other nutrients like potassium, which helps the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal. Another good food to try is tomato -- this vegetable helps to decrease the appeal of cigarette smoke, especially the scent of it.

Since tomato and tobacco plants are in the same family, tomato juice helps you stop smoking because it helps your body believe you are still smoking, but without the harmful ingredients.

Another important substance is vitamin E, which is found in breads, nuts, and whole grains. Selenium is also important. This substance is supports the absorption of vitamin E in the body, and fights malignant diseases that may be caused by smoking. Selenium is found in fish, liver and mushrooms.

Vitamin A and Carotene are two essentials nutrients to help you stop smoking; they are found in carrots and tomatoes. These elements help your body to resist cancer development, particularly lung cancer, which is a particular risk in former smokers. One of the important food enzymes is Q10 coenzyme, which helps to reduce the proportion of toxins in the smoker’s body in general. If taken with vitamin C for example, it helps in removing all the toxins caused by smoking in a more effecient manner.

Eating foods that contain B vitamins helps in quitting smoking as well. The vitamin B group is one of the that is often destroyed and depleted in the body as a result of smoking, so we must compensate for this loss. Some of the most important vitamins in this group are:
♦Vitamin B12, which reduces damage in body cells. It’s found in liver, milk and eggs.
♦Vitamin B3, which is found in full grain, fish and liver. It’s also responsible for the reopening and energizing the blood circulation that might be constricted by nicotine.
♦Vitamin B5 helps your body to resist the psychological pressure resulting from withdrawal. It helps in reducing cravings.

Quick tips:
Dr. Dina also had some quick tips to ensure access to adequate good nutrition at this critical period; they are as follows:

* Eating vegetables, fruits and dairy products make cigarettes taste as horrible as possible, so eat lots of them. This can help you if you have a relaspse because the unpleasant flavor of the cigarette may help you stay on track with quitting.
* Avoid eating lots of red meat, coffee and carbonated drinks, because they accentuate the taste of cigarettes and can increase cravings.
* Calming herbs like Anise and Chamomile for example, reduce the cravings and irritability and help in stress control.
* Fiber-rich foods like spinach and lettuce help in the fast disposal of residual toxins that have built up in former-smokers’ bodies.
* Eating fish twice a week reduces the adverse impact of tobacco on the body.
* Taking the appropriate quantity of vitamin C (recommended by the doctor) is important, because smoking eliminates this vitamin in the body.
* Warm herbal baths and massage help to speed up the process of toxin disposal from the body, and thus help to reduce the chances that you'll want to smoke again.
* Fasting is the best remedy. Try fasting two days a week during the initial period to help your body get used to the new situation. Of course any fasting must be done under the supervision of a specialist doctor.
* Try a diet consisting of natural juice rather than canned. This will rid your body of nicotine in a very short time.
* Drink large quantities of water, especially when you feel the desire to smoke.
* Exercise is essential. It reduces tension resulting from nicotine withdrawal symptoms. It also produces the same substances produced by the brain that makes the smoker feel happy and satisfied when smoking. Exercise also prevents weight gain that can occur after you after quit smoking.

Why Men Are Proud Of Themselves??

Why Men Are Proud Of Themselves??

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1. We know stuff about tanks.

2. A 5-day trip requires only one
suitcase.

3. We can open all our own jars.

4. We can make decisions without a
support group.

5. We can leave a motel bed unmade.

6. We can kill our own food.

7. We get extra credit for the slightest
act of thoughtfulness.

8. Wedding plans take care of
themselves.

9. If someone forgets to invite us to
something they can still be our friend.


10. Underwear is $10 a three-pack.

11. Three pairs of shoes is more than
adequate.

12. We don't have to clean the house if
the meter reader is coming.

13. Car mechanics tell us the truth.

14. We can sit quietly and watch TV with
a friend for hours without thinking
"He must be mad at me."

15. Gray hair and wrinkles only add
character.

16. We can drop by and see a friend
without having to bring a little gift.

17. If another guy shows up at a party
in the same outfit you just might becom
e lifelong friends.

18. Your pals will never trap you with:
"So, notice anything
different?"

19. We are not expected to know the
names of more than 5 colors.

20. We are totally unable to see
wrinkles in our clothes.

21. The same hairstyle lasts for
years-maybe decades.

22. We don't have to shave below the
neck.

23. A few belches are expected and
tolerated.

24. One wallet, one pair of shoes, one
color, all seasons.

25. We can do our nails with a
pocketknife.

26. Christmas shopping can be
accomplished for 25 people on the day
before Christmas and be done in 45 minutes.

Women Health Care

Women health care in most cases takes a back seat because of the multitude tasks she has to undertake. Health care for women means extra nutrition and care especially when they cross the age of 30. They should follow specific diet tips and develop a healthy eating habit. Diseases that are common in women are anemia, anxiety, depression, osteoporosis, migraine, weight gain and weakness. They are the ailments which begin with simple symptoms but might go to extreme degrees if adequate attention is not provided. So if you could only try to follow the health tips for women before it gets too late for everything then you can ensure a healthy you.

There are various health magazines for women and women health websites giving a number of healthy tips for women. Women's health care practices will indeed improve if they put a stern eye over the health tips offered by the various sources. So let us have a look over the simplest of ways and try to remain healthy and happy. With the tips you will be highly benefited and you will slowly find the changes in you and your health.

Doctors and fitness experts all over the world recommend balanced diet high in proteins and low in fats and carbohydrates. Diet containing enough vitamins and minerals improve immunity and mental performance. Drink lots of water. Fresh fruit juices are good for health. Beverages like tea, coffee and fizzy drinks must be avoided. Even if you drink tea or coffee try to avoid the consumption of sugar. Exercise regularly. Go for morning walks, jogging, cycling or climb stairs to stay active. It keeps you fit and decreases stress and anxiety. Keep a check on your weight to ensure that you stay fit. Devote your time to pursue your hobbies to get relief from stress and anxiety. Regular health checkups will warn you timely about health complications. Sleep for 8 hours to stay fresh the next day. These are the health tips which should be followed by working women to stay healthy.

Pretty Women Make Men Nervous

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Pretty women make men nervous

It's now established. Pretty women make men nervous, for a new study has revealed that blokes can lose their minds while talking to beautiful blondes.

Researchers in the Netherlands have found that talking to an attractive woman really could make a man lose his mind, a finding they claim may have implications for the performance of blokes who flirt with women in the workplace.

According to them, the reason may be that men use up so much of their brain function or cognitive resources trying to impress beautiful women, they have little left for other tasks, 'The Daily Telegraph' reported.

Women, however, are not affected by chatting to a handsome man -- this may be simply because men are programmed by evolution to think more about mating opportunities, the study found.

In their study, the researchers recruited some 40 male students. Each one performed a standard memory test where they had to observe a stream of letters and say as fast as possible if each one was the same as the one before last.