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Why Do We Yawn?
Experts say that yawning is caused by a decrease in the amount of oxygen reaching the brain. When we yawn, we open
our mouth and bring more oxygen into our bodies.
Yawn becomes contagious between the ages of 1 and 2. Seeing or even hearing a person yawn often triggers
yawns. And as you may be yawning right now, you know that reading about yawning can also make you yawn.
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Dry Hair and Split Ends
Some experts say that mayonnaise makes an excellent hair conditioner. Put a small amount of mayonnaise in the
palm of your hand and work it into your hair for at least five minutes before rinsing. Repeat once a week.
You could also try the beer method to improve the looks of your hair. Pour some beer into a spraying
bottle then spray it onto your hair after shampooing and towel drying it. Your hair will look healthy and
shiny.
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Prevent Cancer with Beta Carotene
If we eat more fresh fruits and vegetables rich in beta carotene we would have less lung, stomach, colon cervical and
prostate cancer. It will also help increase our resistance to infection, vision problems, lower our cholesterol levels and
reduce the risk of heart disease.
Beta carotene is a type of pigment found in plants. Our skin stores beta carotene in our body metabolizes it into
vitamin A as needed.
Beta carotene sources: carrots, spinach, kale, sweet potatoes, mustard greens, red peppers and
cataloupe.
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Toothache Relief With an Ice Cube
Massage the web between your thumb and index finger on the back of your hand with an ice cube, it seems to be effective on
either hand regardless if the pain is on the left or right side. Apparently, this will short-circuit the pain, similar
to the way it is done with acupuncture.
- Determine Your Heart Rate
To get the most out of your aerobic performance from walking, it will be helpful if you know what your target heart rate is
and mantain it for at least 20 minutes.
1. Start with the number
220: 220
2. Substract your age (45, for example): -45
3. The result is your maximum heart rate: 175
Low end of the target range; 60 percent
4. Multiply your max heart rate by 0.6: 175 x 0.6= 105
High end of target rante; 80 percent
5. Multiply your max heart rate by 0.8: 175 x 0.8= 140
Always work at the lower end of your range if you are a beginner. The high end range is only recommended to be achieved
for those physically fit.
Eating yogurt for good health
Yogurt, which is the most popular form of fermented milk, is a good source of calcium, and a good choice if you
can't drink milk because you have trouble digesting lactose. Yogurt can help prevent osteoporosis that afflicts some middle-aged
and elderly women.
Yogurt is also a good source of protein, riboflavin (vitamin B2) and folic acid.
Some studies found that yogurt has eliminated some forms of digestive tract infections. It is also effective to ease
traveler's diarrhea. Eat yogurt as a natural way to boost your overall immunity levels and fight some digestive
problems.
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Bananas - A Wonderful Healthy Choice
Bananas are high in iron. They can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood, helping with cases
of anemia.
Bananas are extremely high in potassium and low in salt, making it ideal to beat blood
pressure.
Bananas are high in fiber. They can help restore normal bowel movement, working as a
natural laxative.
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body. If you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana as a
natural heartburn remedy.
Because of its soft texture bananas are used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders. It neutralizes
over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach, helping with those who are suffering from
ulcers.
Bananas are high in B vitamins that can help to calm the nervous system.
Eating bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up, avoiding morning sickness.
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Easy Yogurt Recipe - How I Make It
5 cups whole milk
1 Tbsp yogurt (as starter) - I use organic whole milk plain yogurt
In a stainless steel pan, bring milk to a boil.
Let the milk cool down until you can put your finger in and count to 10 without burning yourself! (around
110°F). If you have a thermometer, it will help you track the temperature
and save your finger from burning so much! Don't let the milk cool down too much or it won't work, on the other hand, it
cannot be too hot either.
In the meantime, have a glass container big enough to store the yogurt, and add the
starter yogurt. Once the milk has reached the desired temperature, remove the thin layer that is formed at
the top of the milk, and add a little bit of the hot milk at a time, and incorporate to the yogurt while mixing very well with
a whisk. Add the rest of the milk and cover. Wrap the container with a warm dish towel and place it in a warm place
for at least 8 hours. A good warm place is the oven. Turn the oven to 350°F for a few minutes, turn it off and turn the oven
light on. Keep the light on for the whole 8 hours.
Yogurt is now ready. Keep it refrigerated. Save a little bit of your homemade yogurt
as the starter for your next batch.
Tip: To ease the cleaning of the stainless steel pan, before putting the milk in it, fill
it up with very cold water. Pour the water out and don't dry the pan before adding the milk.
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Yogurt
Yogurt has been used as a natural remedy to treat a variety of conditions, from diarrhea to yeast infections for
ages. Yogurt is a good source of protein, B vitamins, calcium and potassium.
If you are suffering from intestinal problems, yogurt may help you settle these problems by promoting the growth of
beneficial bacteria.
See the recipe I use for homemade yogurt by going to my Past Health Tips page.
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Deodorant - Simple Rrecipe
Mix equal parts of talcum powder, baking soda and petroleum jelly. Heat this mix in a double boiler until
it turns into a smooth cream.
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Sleep better
Try to eat dinner a little earlier, finish by 6:30pm. This way your digestive system will not be
busy by the time you go to bed. It may also help you prevent acid reflux which causes heartburn, a problem that
can interrupt your sleep.
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Drink More Tea - Health Benefits
It supports the immune system, reduces the risk of cancer and helps prevent tooth decay. Tea contains catechins,
that help prevent cell damage by harmful molecules called free radicals. Compared to oolong tea and black tea, green tea
contains the highest percentage of catechins, approx. 40%. Oolong has about 8-20% and black tea 4%.
Your Best Time to Visit a Sick Friend
After 9:00 pm is the best time to visit a sick friend. Your number of white blood cells is at its highest level,
providing you with your best protection against any germs you may come across.
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How to Clean your Thermos
Here is an easy way to clean those tall and narrow containers and remove stains and odors. Fill your thermos with
hot water, drop in a denture cleaning tablet and let it stand overnight.
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Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails are usually caused when an improperly trimmed toenail cuts into the skin or by wearing shoes that are too
tight.
Cut your toenails straight across and leave them a little longer at the corners to prevent sharp ends from cutting into
the skin.
Make sure you don't wear shoes that are too tight.
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Flaxseeds
Flaxseeds contain the fiber and the essential fatty acids you need on a daily basis. Ground 5 teaspoons of
flaxseeds in a small food processor or coffee grinder with 8 ounces of water. Take one glass in the morning and again another
glass in the evening.
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Green Tea and Tooth Decay
Green tea is packed with polyphenols that fight off the bacteria that cause tooth decay. On top of that,
the fluoride in tea supplies a beneficial boost to tooth enamel. The Japanese conducted a study by providing a special
mouth rinse of tea polyphenols to volunteers after each meal and before bedtime, and found that they have significantly
reduced the development of plaque, even though none of the volunteers was brushing or flossing.
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