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		<title>TIPS FOR A WOMAN TO KNOW WHETHER SHE’S READY FOR A BABY – PART 1</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you think you’re ready for the bliss of motherhood? You want to have a baby; and you think it is the right time.
Planning a baby, remember, is an extra sensitive issue that is subject to a lot of influence from the people around you – especially your and his family. This will end up [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you think you’re ready for the bliss of motherhood? You want to have a baby; and you think it is the right time.</p>
<p>Planning a baby, remember, is an extra sensitive issue that is subject to a lot of influence from the people around you – especially your and his family. This will end up adding pressure to an already tough call to make.</p>
<p>Also remember that only you being ready won’t help, the man needs to be ready to take the plunge too. Keep in mind, you both are going to become mum and dad from hubby and wifey. It is a huge deal, isn’t it?</p>
<p>To make things easier, why don’t you break it into four aspects – Money, Biology, Career and Personal.<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1440" style="padding:3px;" title="questions to ask before having a baby" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/questions-to-ask-before-having-a-baby-300x287.jpg" alt="questions to ask before having a baby" width="274" height="262" /></p>
<p>In this section, we’ll try to discuss the first two – Money and Biology.</p>
<h3>MONEY</h3>
<p>Believe it or not, having a baby is super expensive. The trips to the gynecologist, the pre-natal care, the actual delivery which takes place, provisions that have to be made for any complications that may arise, and finally the post-natal care. All this doesn’t come free; and in fact, it comes for a very high fee. Plus, keep in mind, that if you’re a working woman yourself, a maternity leave would mean that you’re not going to be working for a while now.</p>
<p>Do you think you have enough savings that can function as emergency funds? Do you have anything that’s already acting as a heavy drain on your existing resources – like an EMI payment for a car or house loan? Do you both (your hubby and you) have dependents to take care of? Can you anticipate any emergencies that may be coming up? Are there any other major expenses coming up; like a wedding in the family?</p>
<p>The worst case scenario would be the ‘Congratulations, they’re triplets!’ Remember, some day they’d all want to pay their college fees together.</p>
<h3>About The Hubby</h3>
<p>You needn’t worry so much about your man. Making money has always been a challenge for men. They like to provide for their families, it is something they do well.</p>
<h3>BIOLOGY</h3>
<p>We may have come a long long way medically speaking, but there are some things that will not change come-what-may! You are at your physical peak between the age of 18 and 32. This is the time when your body can deal with any sort of stress, and be able to recover fast. Don’t forget the important fact that having a baby is surely a physical challenge.</p>
<p>The biological clock isn’t a myth, it is very real. Sure, you could think of having a baby at 45. Madonna did it, so can you! But the truth of the matter is that it will be anything but a cake walk.</p>
<p>You’ve also got to give some serious thought to the how many children you’d want to have. Remember, that would finally sum up to how old you’d be when they first get busted for experimenting with illegal stuff. All said and done, you wouldn’t want to be dealing with that when you’re nearing your 60s.</p>
<h3>About The Hubby</h3>
<p>Here the issue isn’t about physical maturity as much as it is about the emotional maturity. Your body is going to be undergoing changes at this point in time. He should be understanding of your needs and be there for you when you need him.</p>
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		<title>Enjoy fresh lychee this season</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wrapped in bright red color shell, lychees are strawberry shaped fruit. They have thin leathery skin with pleasant musky aroma. Under the red thin leathery skin, you may notice white transparent flesh. It tastes sweet and acidic. The fruit has big seeds that can be easily removed. This fruit not only taste good, but it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wrapped in bright red color shell, lychees are strawberry shaped fruit. They have thin leathery skin with pleasant musky aroma. Under the red thin leathery skin, you may notice white transparent flesh. It tastes sweet and acidic. The fruit has big seeds that can be easily removed. This fruit not only taste good, but it is also nutritional.</p>
<p>Lychee contains plenty of nutrients, which are very much effective on health. It belongs to soapberry family that is the sole member of litchi genus. This fruit is widely grown in china, India, Indonesia, Nepal, and neighboring countries.  The health benefits of lychee are mentioned in Chinese traditional medicinal scriptures. It gained immense popularity in Asian countries, which traveled to United Stated of America during 18th century. Due to its health benefits, this fruit began to attain immense popularity all over the globe.</p>
<p>The unique sweet delicious taste and various health benefits made lychee as, one of the favorite fruit of Chinese royalties. Due to its amazing health benefits, lychee has been declared as ‘Super fruit’ by scientist. It also has number of medicinal values that is essential to curb down various deficiency disorders. The health benefits of lychee are as follows:<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1379" style="padding:3px;" title="lychee in season" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/lychee-in-season1-300x230.jpg" alt="lychee in season" width="235" height="180" /></p>
<ul>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">The transparent white flesh of lychee is used to treat congestion and cough.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">The flesh of lychee is also considered as a good antacid, which is useful to alleviate high level of acidity. The intake of this flesh will also help to overcome gastro-intestinal disorders, mild diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach, and stomach ulcers.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Lychee seeds possess an analgesic property that is traditionally used to soothe pain. Crush the seeds into fine powder and it can used in different forms. You may add the powdered lychee seeds to tea and drink it for two times in a day. Even applying the powder to inflamed parts of the body will reduce the swelling.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">The thin leathery skin of lychee is also beneficial for health. Prepare tea by boiling the peeled skin of lychee in water. This tea will help to curb down common ailments such as, common cold, mild diarrhea, common viral infection, and throat infections.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">In the same way, herbal tea prepared by boiling the roots, flowers, or bark of lychee tree is also beneficial for health. Drinking this tea will fight against chicken pox and common infection. Thus, it improves the immune system of the body.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Traditionally, this fruit is consumed to cure intestinal disorders. The intake of lychee also helps to get rid of harmful intestinal worms.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">This fruit is low in calorie, but high in fiber. Thus, helps to balance weight.</li>
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		<title>Foods rich in calcium</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 11:06:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bones are the most important part of human body. Sufficient amount of calcium helps to develop strong bones. It is an essential element that is required by our body. The National Osteoporosis foundation stated in a health survey that ‘calcium plays a vital role in building strong muscles and bones in the early life. Thus, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bones are the most important part of human body. Sufficient amount of calcium helps to develop strong bones. It is an essential element that is required by our body. The National Osteoporosis foundation stated in a health survey that ‘calcium plays a vital role in building strong muscles and bones in the early life. Thus, keeps bones healthy and stronger in the later life’. Almost ninety percent of calcium is stored in bones and teeth. The rest of calcium is utilized for other important purposes such as exocytosis and muscle contraction. They are especially, used for neurotransmitter releases. During the electrical conduction system of the heart, calcium is substituted for sodium. In such situation, minerals eliminate the polarization of cells and proliferates the actions.</p>
<p>Long-term calcium deficiency can develop numerous health problems. Lack of calcium in the body causes blood clots and rickets. During the period of menopause, women can suffer from osteoporosis- in which, the bones degenerate and, it increases the risk of <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1369" style="padding:3px;" title="foods rich in calcium" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/foods-rich-in-calcium-300x241.jpg" alt="foods rich in calcium" width="235" height="188" />fractures. Insufficient supply of calcium will affect bone and tooth formation. Over retention will lead to hypercalcemia, unable to absorb minerals, and impaired kidneys. Calcium should always be consumed in limited amount. Excessive consumption of calcium will form kidney stones. Our body requires sufficient amount of calcium to absorb vitamin D.</p>
<p>Thus, it is essential to consume nutritional food that contains sufficient amount of calcium. Dietary treatment is the best way to fight against any nutritional deficiency. You get all nutrients from the food items. These food products give ample of nutrients that help in proper growth and development of the body. The food items that provided ample of calcium are as follows:</p>
<h3>Spinach:</h3>
<p>Colored in dark green, the leaves of spinach are high in nutritional terms. They are excellent source of anti-oxidant <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1370" style="padding:3px;" title="Spinach" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Spinach-300x285.jpg" alt="Spinach" width="192" height="183" />agents, which protects our body from several infections. Spinach is rich source of vitamins, minerals, calcium, and iron. It is world widely used for culinary purposes. Steaming and cooking is the most common form of consuming spinach. Regular consumption of spinach will provide you with ample of nutrients. Due to presence of iron in spinach, it restricts excessive intake of calcium.</p>
<h3>Fortified soymilk:</h3>
<p>Even though soymilk is an excellent source of protein, it lacks in calcium. Thus, most of the manufacturers use tri- calcium phosphate as calcium source to boost soymilk. Fortified soymilk provides good amount of calcium to our body. Fortified Soymilk is also a great substitute for the people who do not like cow’s milk. Thus, even tough your child does not like cow’s milk; they cannot be deprived from calcium.</p>
<h3>Almonds:</h3>
<p>Almonds are rich source of vitamin E, which keeps your skin healthy. They are available in various forms such as almond milk, dry fruit, almond oil, and sweet almonds. Approximately 15 almonds provides with 40mg of calcium. You may munch on some handful of almonds during your snack time. You can even soak some almonds in milk for overnight. Peel the cover and eat them in morning. They can be added to various food items such as pastries, doughnuts, ice creams, and desserts.<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1371" style="padding:3px;" title="Broccoli" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Broccoli-300x234.jpg" alt="Broccoli" width="213" height="166" /></p>
<h3>Broccoli:</h3>
<p>Rich in vitamin C and K, broccoli is also good source of calcium. Broccoli can be good source of calcium for those who dislike dairy products. Proper intake of broccoli helps you to develop strong bones. It also helps in controlling the level of blood pressure. Various medical researchers have suggested that proper intake of calcium will prevent you from colon cancer. Kids generally do not like to eat vegetables. Thus, add broccoli to their pasta, soups, and salads.</p>
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		<title>Dark Chocolate Health Benefits</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing that brings out guilt pleasures is Chocolate- an everlasting temptation. We relish chocolates along with good bashing from our parents. But, then they are the ones who pamper us with tons of chocolates. Most of mummies always limit the intake of your chocolates. I have seen many kids doing melodramas to drink milk, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing that brings out guilt pleasures is Chocolate- an everlasting temptation. We relish chocolates along with good bashing from our parents. But, then they are the ones who pamper us with tons of chocolates. Most of mummies always limit the intake of your chocolates. I have seen many kids doing melodramas to drink milk, but once you add some chocolate powder to milk; they won’t leave even one drop. Chocolate are very much loved by every age group. They are considered as sign of love and hence are gifted to loved ones on special occasion. Chocolates are usually used to bribe kids.</p>
<p>Our elders and even nutritionist try to keep us away from chocolates. But, in this article we will discuss health benefits of chocolate. Dark chocolates are beneficial for good health. It is very much popular and available in different forms. Many types of chocolate are produced according to consumer’s choice. The most loved form of chocolate is dark chocolate. Dark chocolate are produced by mixing sugar and fats with cocoa. This is the purest form of chocolate – <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1304" style="padding:3px;" title="Dark chocolate health benefits" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Dark-chocolate-health-benefits-300x296.jpg" alt="Dark chocolate health benefits" width="197" height="195" />without added milk or any preservatives. In United States, we usually get black chocolate or plain chocolate, which are commonly known as dark chocolate. Usually, the sweet chocolates that are found in U.S contain some fifteen percent of sugar. Thus, they differ from dark chocolates.</p>
<p>Any food product if consumed in limited proportion causes no health issues. Heavy consumption of any nutritional food also creates some health problem. Thus, if dark chocolates are consumed in limited proportion are beneficial for good health. They show many positive impact on body and efficient in functioning cardiovascular system properly. Researchers have proved that their powerful in fighting with several diseases.</p>
<p>In this article we will discuss all health benefits of dark chocolate, so that next time you can convince your mom for next slab of dark chocolate. The <strong>health benefits of dark chocolate</strong> are as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Drinking milk mixed with dark chocolate is highly beneficial in cardiovascular diseases. They help in proper functioning of cardiovascular system of the body. As dark chocolate contains low amount of sugar- they help heart to function normally.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Nutritionists have declared that dark chocolate contains flavonol antioxidants that are useful in curing severe diseases such as cancer and heart disorders.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Dark chocolates discharge certain compounds known as endorphins in the brain, which relieve you from severe headaches</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Intake of dark chocolate increases your appetite.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">They also relieve you from migraine attacks that disturb your daily lifestyle.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">It has proved that consumption of dark chocolate increases longevity of life and lessens down risk of heart disorders. They are also useful in the treatment of cancer issues.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">A known fact is that chocolate is beneficial in calming your distressed mood and provides relief to your <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1307" style="padding:3px;" title="Health benefits of dark chocolate" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Health-benefits-of-dark-chocolate-300x203.jpg" alt="Health benefits of dark chocolate" width="249" height="168" />disturbed mind.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Dark chocolate is rich source of magnesium that helps in proper functioning of heart.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Consume at least few pieces of dark chocolate as, they are useful in controlling <a title="Five fruits that controls high blood pressure" href="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/five-fruits-that-controls-high-blood-pressure.html">blood pressure</a>.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Consume dark chocolate with milk as, it serves good source of antioxidants. They are beneficial in removing all toxic products from the body.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Massage your body with dark chocolate- as they serve good nutrition to your skin. It is helpful in enhancing your skin texture.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Dark chocolates</strong> are good source of health benefits that are widely consumed by half population. It sounds strange, but some people dislike chocolates. And some health conscious people are worried that intake of chocolate will increase their weight. After going through health benefits of dark chocolate even such people will start relishing them. Try to consume chocolate in their purest form, as high amount of sugar creates problem with health. Thus, grab some dark chocolates for good health.</p>
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		<title>Precautions while taking medicines</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:03:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The most difficult part during sickness is consuming those bitter pills. Throwing away the pills from window panes, putting them in trash, or simply flushing them in toilets are some of the ways young brains use to get rid off medicines. To be very honest, everyone once in our lifetime has carried out these tricks. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The most difficult part during sickness is consuming those bitter pills. Throwing away the pills from window panes, putting them in trash, or simply flushing them in toilets are some of the ways young brains use to get rid off medicines. To be very honest, everyone once in our lifetime has carried out these tricks. I have done several times in my childhood, but as the years passed by, I understood the importance of medicines. Life has been very much grateful throughout these years by blessing me with healthy life.</p>
<p>A healthy life is sign of healthy mind. Thus, it is essential to have good health. It is not possible that we cannot fall ill in our lifetime. Our body has certain limitation that is hammered due to excessive stress, change in atmosphere, or wrong habits of diet. Thus, it is fine, if you fall ill. We just need to take proper treatment and avoid creating more complications. Hence, you need to consume proper diet, medications, and adequate sleep. Well, sometimes while consuming medicines, we forget to check the details of medicines.</p>
<p>It is very much essential to check and have proper information about medicines that you are consuming. Many times,<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1299" style="padding: 3px;" title="precautions while taking medicines" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/medicine-300x225.png" alt="medicine" width="243" height="182" /> people are allergic to certain substance and hence they should be avoided. Numerous precautions should be taken while consuming medicines as, it might create an adverse affects.  You need to remember certain and you need to avoid certain points such as:</p>
<h3>You should always:</h3>
<ul>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Keep the medicines away from children. Always place the medicine box out of their reach. Locate them at some higher spot and lock the box.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Keep a list of medicines in the box as well in the drawer to avoid confusion.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">While consuming syrup or medicated liquid, it is essential to shake the bottle.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Store the medicines in cool place or do as directed on bottles.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Have a proper record of your disease like the start of symptoms, list of symptoms, etc. This will help you while consulting with your doctor. It will make the task easier for doctor and start the treatment sooner.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Inform your doctor detail information about the medicines you are consuming.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Tell your doctor, if you are consuming any other medicines other than prescribed. As, sometimes combination of some medicines can be harmful to health.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Get proper details of doze from your diet. Also ask for time for taking medicines, precautions, and diet exclusion.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Remember to purchase medicines from known drugstore and get it billed. Keep proper records of your pharmacy bills.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Examine the seal of medicines and do not buy them if they are damaged.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Check out expiry date before buying any medicines.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Be very much cautious while purchasing medicines. Always check the name of medicines properly and ask the person in charge if you have any doubts.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Do not buy any substitute medicines for your prescription. Consult your doctors to change the prescription.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Open the bottle and check the capsules before purchasing them. Sometimes, you get damaged or broken tablets. They might be even discolored. Get them changed or mail to manufacturer about the incident.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Swallow your tablet with water or do as directed by your doctor.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Complete full course of medicines. Do not leave once you start feeling better. Incomplete treatment might welcome the disease again.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Immediately report to the doctor, if you feel medicines are having some negative affects.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Write down the patients name, doctor’s name, and name of disease on bottle of medicines.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Dispose the empty bottles or packs of medicines.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Even if you are well educated, do not consume medicines at your own risk.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Never take medicines recommended by your friend or close associate who are no medicine background.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">You might be not benefited from the medicines that proved beneficial to your friend in the same disease. Every individual has different composition of body. Thus, consume medicines suitable to your body systems.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Switch on the light before taking medicines.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Do not consume medicines empty stomach.</li>
</ul>
<p>Medicines are useful to curb down your illness. Medicines consumed along with nutritional diet, and adequate rest will help in restoring your body from illness. Always remember to take precautions while consuming medicines in order to prevent from future complications.</p>
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		<title>Home remedies for low grade fever</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many times, you may feel feverish, extreme weakness, or coldness, but you may not have fever. This means the individual is suffering from low grade fever that ranges from 100 deg to 102 deg. Constant low grade fevers may be the reason for numerous diseases. Many people neglect low grade fever, assuming that it is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many times, you may feel feverish, extreme weakness, or coldness, but you may not have fever. This means the individual is suffering from low grade fever that ranges from 100 deg to 102 deg. Constant low grade fevers may be the reason for numerous diseases. Many people neglect low grade fever, assuming that it is result of hectic and tiring day. But, it is very much essential to understand the cause of <strong>low grade fever</strong> as, it might result in some severe problems.</p>
<h3>The symptoms of low grade fever are as follows:</h3>
<ul>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Tiredness</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Increase in body temperature</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Cough and cold</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Loss of appetite</li>
</ul>
<p>Your physician will prescribe you numerous medications that will help in curing your low grade fever. Fever in <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1294" style="padding:3px;" title="low grade fever" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/303799-3354-48-300x199.jpg" alt="low grade fever" width="248" height="164" />medical terms is defined as state, where your body fights with numerous infections. As our body gets attacked by any germs or bacteria, the immune system of our body comes out as an defensive system. Thus, guards our body from several diseases and kills the bacteria. A strong immune system efficiently kills all bacteria that cause infections, but a weak immune system is unable to protect us from several diseases. In this entire war, our body loses lot of energy and nutrients. The medication helps in cooling down fever, but it is not able to restore good health. This can be managed with herbs/ home remedies that provides you with energy and nutrition. Numerous home remedies are mentioned in the book of traditional medicines that are easily available such as:</p>
<ul>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Boil some leaves of holy basil in water. Let it cool down and then drain the mixture. Add one teaspoonful of honey to the mixture and drink it for two times in a day. This is very good remedy to strengthen your tired immune system.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Combine seven to eight leaves of holy basil with two to three back peppercorns. Chew these ingredients together to alleviate the intensity of fever.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Mix three to four teaspoonful of ginger juice with one teaspoonful of honey. Consume this mixture for three times in day to reduce fever immediately.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Drink plenty of water to flush out all dead bacteria and germs that gets deposited in your body. You should also drink ample of water to compensate the loss of water in your body. Always remember to boil and filter water before consuming it.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Milk is pop-star of calcium, which provides ample of nutrition and energy to your body. Thus, drink a glass of <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1295" style="padding:3px;" title="Drink milk" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Drink-milk-300x300.jpg" alt="Drink milk" width="165" height="165" />milk two times in day to fulfill the requirement of nutrition. Try to drink frothy milk. You may add honey or some nuts to your milk.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Fenugreek seeds are also beneficial in the treatment of low grade fever. You may boil some fenugreek seeds in water and prepare tea by adding some honey to the drink. Even cooked fenugreek leaves works amazing on low grade fever.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Eat orange to get immediate energy during fever. <a title="All seasonal healthy fruit: Orange" href="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/all-seasonal-healthy-fruit-orange.html">Orange</a> is rich source of vitamin C that provides ample amount of nutrition in your body. The antioxidants present in orange, increases the resistance power of your immune system.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">One of the simple remedy is to add some drops of vinegar to warm water. Drench a soft clean cloth in this mixture. Drain out the water and wrap the cloth around your lower legs. This is very good remedy to lower down your fever instantly.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Mix two tablespoonful of olive oil with crushed cloves of garlic. Warm this mixture and massage on bottom of your feet. Let the oil remain for overnight and you will be relieved from fever.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Refrain yourself from oil and greasy food. Consume healthy and home made food. Try to avoid intake of ice creams and chocolates. Cut down intake of teas, coffee, and carbonated drinks. Replace them with herbal teas and fresh juice of vegetable or fruits.</li>
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<p><strong>Low grade fevers</strong> can be cured with proper medication, nutritional diet, light exercise, adequate sleep, and natural supplements.</p>
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		<title>Naturally balance hormone levels in women</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Men often complain that it is highly difficult to understand women behavior. Many times, women do not intentionally behave in wrong manner. They are due to improper balance of hormonal levels. It might sound weird, but it is fact that mood swings, extreme weakness, feeling of nausea, dizziness, sudden weight gain or weight loss, etc [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Men often complain that it is highly difficult to understand women behavior. Many times, women do not intentionally behave in wrong manner. They are due to<strong> improper balance of hormonal levels</strong>. It might sound weird, but it is fact that mood swings, extreme weakness, feeling of nausea, dizziness, sudden weight gain or weight loss, etc are initial symptoms of hormonal imbalance. The imbalanced proportion badly affects the health and invites numerous other diseases. Usually, abnormal level in hormones is due to faulty lifestyle, poor diet, and deficiency in nutrients, excessive stress, and weak immune system.</p>
<p>A women’s body comprises of two essential female hormones known as estrogen and progesterone. Imbalance can be caused due to deficiency or excess secretion of any of these hormones. The amount of hormones secreted depends upon good nutrition, exercise, nature of ovulation, and stress. Instead of opting for any hormone replacement therapy, it is anytime better to adapt some natural ways to heal the imbalanced infrastructure. You may find ample <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1286" style="padding:3px;" title="naturally balance hormones" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/naturally-balance-hormones.jpg" alt="naturally balance hormones" width="237" height="200" />ways to heal your body’s hormonal imbalanced problem.</p>
<p>Thus, it is very much essential to change certain things in your daily lifestyle. You may improve the imbalanced hormonal system of the body with adapting nutritional diet and alternative herbal medicines. The proper implementation of these two things in your day-to-day life will be very much effective in the <strong>curing imbalanced hormonal level in women</strong>. The modification that you need to follow in your diet as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Reduce the intake of meat and flesh products. Increase the intake of green leafy vegetables. Include veggies such as spinach, beet roots, tomatoes, broccoli, and peppers in your daily diet.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Grab lots of fruits instead relishing your fired chips. Fruits are loaded with vitamins and nutrition that is very beneficial for good health. They are god source of antioxidants agents that helps in removing all waste products from the body. The bacteria are also responsible in misbalancing hormonal levels. Thus, consume fruits packed with vitamin C such as strawberry, oranges, cantaloupes, raspberry, and kiwi. Eat good amount of watermelon and juicy fruits to maintain the water content in body.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Replace your white flour products with whole grain products. Substitute white rice with brown rice, as they contain all nutrients. Increase the intake of whole wheat bread, cereals, and sprouts.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Cut down the intake of white sugar and processed food products as they contain good amount of chemicals that disturbs our hormonal level.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Importantly improve your drinking habits. Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated all the time. Replace your teas, coffee, and carbonated drinks with herbal teas, black coffee, fresh fruit juice, vegetable juice, or any natural drinks.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Include essential fatty acids such as omega 3 fatty acid and omega 6 fatty acids in your daily diet. These fatty acids can be found in pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Phytoestrogens are responsible for balancing your hormonal levels. The flavones that are present in soy foods help to regulate your hormonal systems. As you start consuming phytoestrogens, your body will formulate required amount of estrogens in the body. Even tofu contains good amount of isoflavones- which lessens the risk of cancer.</li>
</ul>
<p>Thus, apart from nutritional healthy diet, it is very much essential to carryout good exercise. Adapt aerobic exercises such as walking, swimming, jogging, and yoga. Regular exercise will provide your body with sufficient amount of oxygen that will nourish all organs of the body. A well balanced hormonal system of the body keeps women away from various diseases.</p>
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		<title>Relish your summer with raw mangoes</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Known as king of fruit- mango is one of the tastiest fruit. This fruits is highly admired all over the world. The rate of export for mango has increased tremendously in recent years. The popularity of this fruits has reached all over the world. Mango being native to India is the oldest cultivated fruit. According [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Known as king of fruit- mango is one of the tastiest fruit. This fruits is highly admired all over the world. The rate of export for mango has increased tremendously in recent years. The popularity of this fruits has reached all over the world. Mango being native to India is the oldest cultivated fruit. According to Indian culture, this fruits have been praised in heaven for its taste.</p>
<p>Mangos are used in ripe and unripe conditions. The raw mango is highly appreciated for its nutritional value. They are excellent source of Vitamin C, which is comparatively more than ripe mangoes. Raw mangoes are also good source of B vitamins that are beneficial to maintain good health. This fruit is used in many forms such as juice, sauces, Indian chutneys, pickles, and dried powder.</p>
<p>Summer involves women in preparing numerous raw mango delicacies. They are <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1280" style="padding:3px" title="raw mangoes" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/raw-mangoes.jpg" alt="raw mangoes" width="200" height="200" />usually found in summers and widely used in Indian and Pakistani cuisines. The unripe, sour in taste, raw mangoes can be used in preparing numerous dishes. Due to the presence of vitamin C, they are highly beneficial in strengthening immune system. It also helps in throwing away from all waste products from the body. An Indian refreshing drink prepared from fresh raw mangoes is sweet and sour in taste. Grated and cooked with jaggery and water, the pulp of raw mango should be mixed with cumin seeds, black pepper, and aniseed. Add some rock salt to your drink. Strain and serve this chill drink in sizzling summer to overcome dehydration.</p>
<p>This drink is not only beneficial to curb down dehydration, but it is also used in curing other ailments such as:</p>
<h3>Heat stroke:</h3>
<p>Raw mango guards you from negative affects of excessive hot temperature. The harmful sunrays and sizzling winds are dangerous to the health of your skin. To prevent from excessive loss of water from the body, you may consume raw mango sprinkled with salt. This simple snack quenches your thirst. Heat stroke leads to extreme exhaustion and weakness, which can be treated with raw mango drink. You need to cook raw mango in hot ashes and mix the pulp with sugar. This recipe provides amazing energy. Drinking raw mango juice helps in preventing from extreme loss of sodium chloride.</p>
<h3>Gastric troubles:</h3>
<p>Since ancient days, consuming raw mangoes are beneficial in curing numerous summer ailments. Mix one chopped raw <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1281" style="padding:3px;" title="Gastric troubles" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Gastric-troubles.jpg" alt="Gastric troubles" width="189" height="190" />mango with honey and salt. Consuming this mixture is very much effective in curing dysentery, diarrhea, piles, chronic indigestion, constipation, and morning sickness. They are meant to cure gastro- intestinal problems.</p>
<h3>Bilious disorders:</h3>
<p>Excessive heat in summer restricts the secretion of bile, thus the intake of fresh green raw mango increases the discharge of bile- that acts as antiseptic for intestines. Eat at least one raw mango with honey and pepper to curb down intestinal troubles. This remedy cures jaundice and kills bacteria that are decomposed in intestine. It helps in purifying blood, tones kidneys and liver. Thus, helps in proper functioning of liver and kidneys.</p>
<h3>Blood disorders:</h3>
<p>The fresh green raw mango is highly valued for its ability to cure blood disorders. As it contain good proportion of vitamin C, raw mango helps in throwing out all toxic substance from the body. This toxic substance is responsible for creating blood disorders. The intake of raw mango expands the elasticity of blood vessels and assists in creating new blood cells. It also helps in absorbing iron rich food that protects from excessive bleeding. Vitamin C, present in raw mango helps in strengthening immune system. Thus, guards from anemia, dysentery, cholera, and tuberculosis.</p>
<h3>Scurvy:</h3>
<p>This remedy is highly popular in the scriptures of Indian traditional medicines. Dried powder of raw mango that is prepared after drying in sun is highly useful in the treatment of scurvy.</p>
<p>Avoid eating raw mangoes in-excess as it may cause irritation in throat, dysentery, abdominal colic, and indigestion. Therefore, you should not consume raw mangoes in higher proportion. Drink water immediately after eating raw mangoes as, it clots sap and makes more irritated. Do not eat raw mango without draining its sap. The intake of sap may cause gastro- intestinal, throat, and mouth infection. Remove the sap while peeling raw mango.</p>
<p>Stay hydrated and cool in sizzling summers. These mangoes have received perfect name from paradise.</p>
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		<title>Food for sick days</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sickness means sitting in couch, wrapped in quill, detached from the world, and popping bitter pills. And to increase the level of agitation, we are been asked to survive on undesired food items. At very first stage, during sick days- we loose the taste of our tongue. Our body needs extra amount of food in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sickness means sitting in couch, wrapped in quill, detached from the world, and popping bitter pills. And to increase the level of agitation, we are been asked to survive on undesired food items. At very first stage, during sick days- we loose the taste of our tongue. Our body needs extra amount of food in such conditions as, in the phase of recovery; our body starts repairing the body cells and tissues. The cells needs ample amount of nutrients to restore their health.</p>
<p>If the body do not get sufficient amount of nutrition, it starts using fats for energy and stamina. But, excessive use of these fats makes you drained and weak. It even sweeps away all nutrients from body and makes you undernourished. Loss of nutrients from the body, welcomes numerous infections and diseases. Recovery phase needs ample of nutrition in your body, as they are busy in repairing systems of the body. The immune system of the body needs to be provided with sufficient amount of nutrition, as it fights with infections and keep away numerous ailments. Your immune system is lifeline, which protects your body in changing environment.</p>
<p>Thus, you need to consume healthy and nutritional food in entire <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1271" style="padding: 3px;" title="Food to eat when sick" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Food-for-sick-days-300x174.jpg" alt="Food for sick days" width="263" height="152" />recovery phase. In fact increase the proportion of your diet and be more cautious while consuming food. Prepare a proper diet schedule that will fuel your body. Food is the best and simplest way to gain sufficient amount of nutrition to restore your health. It is recommended that instead of relying on medicines and supplements; it is better to invest your faith in consuming good food. Certain food items in our environment are very much beneficial in the treatment of recovery. These foods contain god amount of nutrition that will help you in restoring your health more quickly.</p>
<h3>Food items that will help you gaining your health back is as follows:</h3>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Soups:</strong></span><br />
It is highly recommended to consume good amount of soup in your daily diet. Soups are extracted from different kinds <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1273" style="padding:3px;" title="Soups" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Soups-300x234.jpg" alt="Soups" width="215" height="167" />of vegetables that enclose loads of vitamins, dietary fiber, and minerals. The nutritional value of soup is very much high and thus you can consume in greater proportions. Vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, cabbage, tomato, carrot, beet, and parsley are good ingredients for soups. These vegetables are highly filled with nutrition, thus beneficial in restoring your health. Since, green veggies are loaded with ample amount of water and low calorie content, it protects our body from dehydration as well as obesity. Combine many different vegetables to cure the damage done to our body during illnesses.<br />
<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><br />
Fruits:</strong></span><br />
Fruits are the best food that is provided by god. It is considered as one of the best remedy to supply your body with required amount of nutrients. Intake of fruits also helps in removing all waste and toxic products from the body. They clear out all germs and bacteria that cause infections. Infection is the main reason that increases the intensity of our diseases. Fruits such as banana, papaya, apple, watermelon, peaches, figs, plums, and prunes are good to recover your health. The nutrients ad vitamins help to gain lost weight. Consume lot of fruits that are packed with vitamin C, such as <a title="All seasonal healthy fruit: Orange" href="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/all-seasonal-healthy-fruit-orange.html">oranges</a>, cantaloupes, kiwi, strawberry, mulberry, black currants, lemon, cherries, and pears. These fruits are great detoxifier that helps to flush out all bacteria and germs that creates infections. Club all fruits to prepare delicious fruit salad. Blend fruits with milk and sip some amazing milkshakes. Diet on fruit juices are the best remedies to fight against extreme fatigue and weakness.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Dried fruits:</strong></span><br />
Dried fruits or nuts are good source of vitamins and fibers that helps in gaining sufficient amount of energy. Our body <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1272" style="padding:3px;" title="Dried fruits" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Dried-fruits-300x240.jpg" alt="Dried fruits" width="219" height="176" />requires lots of energy to beat and repair the damaged cells and tissues. Dates are amazing source of iron and vitamins that provides good nourishment to our body. Apart from dates, almonds, pine nuts, apricots, walnuts, and raisins work amazingly on rejuvenating your health. Do not consume salted or spiced nuts. Eat dried fruits or nuts without processing them. Add nuts to your milkshakes, fruit salads, milk, or just have it as snack.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Honey:</strong></span><br />
Our nature has provided us with wonderful natural sweetener- honey, still we use artificial sweetener such white sugar and saccharin. These processed sugars are not able to break in simple compounds and thus becomes hard on your health. Honey is one of the best natural sweeteners that is very much beneficial for having good health. Replace adding white sugar to your sweet dishes with good amount of honey. It is also natural detoxifier and blood purifier, thus it is helpful to our body. Honey also possesses the properties of antioxidant, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory, thus the intake of honey will cure numerous infectious disease and wounds. They contain good amount of calories, thus effective in gaining weight during recovery phase.<br />
Add honey to warm milk and drink this mixture to restore your health. You may even add honey to your herbal teas or any desserts.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Milk:</strong></span><br />
Milk is the powerhouse of calcium and other vitamins. They provide you with additional strength that can help you fight with rather ailments. Since ancient times, milk has been one of the natural nutritional drinks that boost your immune system. It contains vitamins, minerals, magnesium, phosphorous, and proteins that helps in the treatment of several diseases. Drinking adequate amount of milk prevents you from osteoporosis and bone cancer. It makes your bones strong and flexible. Consuming right amount of milk also controls high blood pressure and protects our body from cardiovascular diseases. Our body usually faces dehydration, thus consuming milk will keep your hydrated and provide with good nutrition.</p>
<p>You may add sweetener – honey to your milk or you may add some amount of chocolate powder to make it more delicious. Add fruits to your milk and prepare milkshake. Herbs such turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg are beneficial in curing numerous ailments. Even milk products such as cheese, yogurt, and cottage cheese are also highly beneficial to restore the sudden weight loss due to sickness.</p>
<p>All these food items should be consumed in right proportion to rejuvenate your health.</p>
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		<title>Feed your family with summer veggies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:56:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summers always bring bright and vibrant colors that make the entire atmosphere look beautiful. Sweeping away the white snow of winter, summers creep in with amazing colors in the environment. Dusting away the snow, trees starts blooming with new and fresh off springs. Fruits and vegetables colored in different shades with different taste are found [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Summers always bring bright and vibrant colors that make the entire atmosphere look beautiful. Sweeping away the white snow of winter, summers creep in with amazing colors in the environment. Dusting away the snow, trees starts blooming with new and fresh off springs. Fruits and vegetables colored in different shades with different taste are found everywhere in summers.</p>
<p>During summers trees starts blooming new flowers, thus you find ample of veggies and fruits in the markets. Many vegetables are seasonal and thus, they can be consumed in particular season itself. Even the nutrients present in them are compatible to newly season. This is the perfect time to get all these summer vegetables in your family. Include them in your daily diet, as intake of vegetables is beneficial for good health. Fresh green veggies are loaded with vitamins and other essential nutrients which are necessary to fight the infections. They also contain good amount of water that keeps your body hydrated in sizzling heat.</p>
<p>The<strong> summer vegetables </strong>that will occupy your table are as follows:</p>
<h3>Arugula:<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1235" style="padding:3px;" title="Arugula" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Arugula-273x300.jpg" alt="Arugula" width="177" height="194" /></h3>
<p>Arugula is an amazing source of vitamin C and folate. They even supply good amount of calcium to your body. They are good combination with olives, grilled onions, tomatoes, and cheese.  Club them with different veggies for delicious salads. Choose for small and soft leaves while you purchase arugula. If you want more peppery flavor then you may opt for large leaves. Wash them well in running water to wash away all dirt.</p>
<h3>Avocadoes:</h3>
<p>An excellent source of vitamin B6, C, and A; avocadoes are good source of folate, thiamin, and magnesium.  Never cook avocadoes, add them to refreshing salads. Dress them with olive oil and lemon juice. You may even club them with mashed salsa. Look for uniform color without spots and bruises while you purchase avocadoes. Check out if they yield when gently pressed. You may store them at room temperature and apply some lemon color for discoloration. Always use a scoop to remove flesh.</p>
<h3>Collards: <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1236" style="padding:3px;" title="Collards" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Collards-300x252.jpg" alt="Collards" width="205" height="171" /></h3>
<p>Collards are fabulous source of vitamin A, C, and folate. Steam them or just cook with some olive oil for delicious stews. Always purchase fresh green collards that are crisp, tender, and bright in color. You need to refrigerate this vegetable in plastic bags. Rinse it many times before using them in any dish and do not use thick leaves.</p>
<h3>Okra:</h3>
<p>Okra is very good source of folate and vitamin C, which is very much beneficial for good health. Okra can be cooked in different ways such as; they can be added to stews, soups, and sauces. It thickens the soup and gives an amazing flavor to the soups. You can complement your delicacies with corn, peppers, and tomatoes. Choose small and velvety okra, which are without spots and damages. They can be stored for three to four days in refrigerator.</p>
<h3>Peppers: <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1237" style="padding:3px;" title="Peppers" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Peppers-300x276.jpg" alt="Peppers" width="177" height="162" /></h3>
<p>Amazing source of vitamin B6 and A, peppers are also good source of vitamin C. Peppers cane be consumed in many ways; raw peppers can be clubbed in salads. You can even grill, steam, fry, or roast them with different other veggies. Select deep, bright, glossy, and uniform colored peppers. They are available in red, yellow, orange, and green color. Do not purchase the peppers with soft spots. You can keep them in refrigerator for more than three days.</p>
<h3>Squash:</h3>
<p>Squash in the richest source of vitamin C, thus it is good antioxidants. They are best when consumed baked or drizzled with olive oil, pepper, and salt. Always shop for smaller squash with glossy and thin skin. They remain in refrigerator for more than three days.</p>
<p>These are some of favorable vegetables that should be consumed in summer.</p>
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