Aloe vera and

Aloe vera 

Aloe vera is the most impressive medicinal herb invented by nature. In a single plant, aloe vera offers:

 • Halts the growth of cancer tumors.
• Lowers high cholesterol.
• Repairs "sludge blood" and reverses "sticky blood".
• Boosts the oxygenation of your blood.
• Eases inflammation and soothes arthritis pain.
• Protects the body from oxidative stress.
• Prevents kidney stones and protects the body from oxalates in coffee and tea.
• Alkalizes the body, helping to balance overly acidic dietary habits.
• Cures ulcers, IBS, Crohn's disease and other digestive disorders.
• Reduces high blood pressure natural, by treating the cause, not just the symptoms.
• Nourishes the body with minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glyconutrients.
• Accelerates healing from physical burns and radiation burns.
• Replaces dozens of first aid products, makes bandages and antibacterial sprays obsolete.
• Halts colon cancer, heals the intestines and lubricates the digestive tract.
• Ends constipation.
• Stabilizes blood sugar and reduces triglycerides in diabetics.
• Prevents and treats candida infections.
• Protects the kidneys from disease.
• Functions as nature's own "sports drink" for electrolyte balance, making common sports drinks obsolete.
• Boosts cardiovascular performance and physical endurance.
• Speeds recovery from injury or physical exertion.
• Hydrates the skin, accelerates skin repair.






Aloe vera's health benefits


Aloe vera halts inflammation: Ease inflammation of joints, reducing arthritis pain. But aloe can also be used internally, reducing inflammation throughout the body from the inside out. People who drink aloe vera for two weeks typically begin to experience a significant reduction of inflammation symptoms.


Aloe vera enhances skin health: Aloe is one of the most widely-used ingredients in high-grade skin care products. Aloe soothes the skin, hydrates it, nourishes it and accelerates the regeneration of new skin tissue. 


Aloe vera stabilizes blood sugar in diabetics: Diabetic patients who take aloe vera for 3 months experience a significant drop in fasting blood sugar levels. They also exhibit lower cholesterol levels and slight improvements in total cholesterol.


Aloe vera lowers cholesterol and triglycerides: When used internally, aloe vera gel improves the quality of the blood and helps rebalance the blood chemistry.


Aloe vera relieves joint and muscle pain: Aloe can help ease your pain while you transition to a healthier lifestyle that eliminates the inflammation for good!


Health benefits

1. Aloe vera cures ulcers, IBS, Crohn's disease and Celiac disease Polysaccharides.
2. Aloe vera contains acemannan, a natural immune booster.
3. Aloe vera is antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal. 
4. Aloe vera extends lifespan.
5. Aloe vera ends acid reflux disease.
6. Aloe vera heals radiation burns from radiation cancer treatments.
7. Aloe vera cures gum disease.
8. Aloe vera heals burns, cuts and scrapes.

What's in aloe vera gel
• Water
• 20 minerals
• 12 vitamins
• 18 amino acids
• Enzymes
• Triterpenes (a phytonutrient that lowers blood sugar)

Exercises to reduce back pain

Simple exercises to reduce back pain

Strengthening the muscles that support the spine with back exercises, abdominal exercises and buttock exercises can prevent, reduce and even eliminate back pain.

(c) Healthcaremagic.com 

World's latest tallest tower

World's latest tallest tower

The construction work will soon commence on the world's tallest tower, at a height of over 1,000 metres in Jeddah. It was announced by the Chairman of the Kingdom Holding Company, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Alsaud.

Ponnaganti koora

Rich in vitamin A which is good for eyes. A healthy curry with great taste.


INGREDIENTS
Ponnaganti leaves: - a bunch(washed thougorghly )
Chilies: - 3-4 chopped into small pieces)
Onions: - 2 large (chopped finely)
Oil: - 1 tablespoon
Salt: - as required
Coriander/Kothimeera/Cilantro: - ½ bunch (chop finely)
Turmeric: - a pinch
Chill powder: - 1 spoon (optional)
Crushed garlic pods: - 3-4(even this is optional)
Pesarapappu/urad dal/green gram :- 1.5 cups(Soaked in water for 1-2 hours)
For popu/Tadka/seasoning:-
Chana dal/Bengal gram: - a teaspoon
Urad dal/Black gram: - teaspoon
Jeera: ½ teaspoon
Mustard seeds: ½ teaspoon

METHOD
In a pan add oil and add the tadka and allow them to splutter.
Now if add onions, green chillies and crushed garlic pods and fry them until they turn golden brown
Add ponnaganti leaves and salt allow it to cook until boiled.
Now to this add pre-soaked green gram or pesarapappu and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
Adjust anything if needed (salt,spice)


Variation : You can add dhania powder or jeera powder just for a change

Friendship Day 2011

Friendship Day Date 2011 

Friendship Day 2011 will be celebrated on August 7.

Origin of Friendship Day 

The tradition of observing the Friendship Day started in 1935.The U.S. Congress at that time formally declared that they would dedicate a day in honor of friends and celebrate it on the first Sunday of August annually. Since then, this event has been celebrated by the young and the old every year across several countries aside from the U.S. As more and more nations joined in the celebrations, the Friendship Day came to be known as the International Friendship Day. 

Friendship Day SMS's

A friend is never a coincidence in your life, they are meant to enter your life to bring you joy and laughter. So, I will treasure the friendship between us.

We’ve known each other by CHANCE, became friends by CHOICE, still friends by DECISION. And when we say FRIEND FOREVER, that’s definitely a lifetime PROMISE!

Friends are like a head of hair. You might lose some, but with enough $money$ you can buy them back.

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY!!!

Time might lead me to nowhere; Fate might break me apart; I’ll always be thankful that once, along my life’s journey I found a friend like U…

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY!!!

A day is going to end again. It is nice to have a friend like U making my everyday seems so great. Thank U my good friend lastly gd nite n sweet dreams…

When I was born, GOD said, “Oh No! Another IDIOT”. When you were born, GOD said, “OH No! COMPETITION”. Who knew, one day these two will become FREINDS FOREVER!

A true friend understands when you say, “I forgot…” waits forever when you say, “1 minute…” stays when you say, “leave me alone…” and opens the door, ‘even before you knock…’

Sometimes in life we think we don’t need anyone. But sometime we don’t have anyone when we need… So don’t let your best buddies go ever…

FRIENDSHIP isn’t how U forGet but how U forGive, Not how U liSten but how U UnderStand, Not what U see but how U feel, and not how U Let Go but how U hold oN!!!

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY!!

If you are alone, I’ll be your shadow.

If you want to cry, I’ll be your shoulder.

If you want a hug, I’ll be your pillow.

If you need to be happy, I’ll be your smile.

If you need money, wait for your salary.

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY Guys :)

Will next Miss Universe from Andhra Pradesh ?

AFTER A gap of nearly 11 years, Andhra Pradesh is going to figure on an international beauty pageant. Telugu beauty Vasuki Sunkavalli is going to make the state proud, when she represents India at the Miss Universe contest to be held at Brazil on September 12.

The lasttime that Andhra Pradesh got into the record books of beauty pageants was in the year 2000, when Hyderabad- born Dia Mirza, now a Bollywood actress, won the Miss Asia Pacific title, apart from being a runner up in the Femina Miss India contest. Of course, in 1997, another Hyderabadi damsel Diana Hayden bagged the prestigious Miss World title.

Twenty six-year-old Vasuki, who was crowned Miss Universe India 2011 at "I AM She-2011" contest in Mumbai early this month, hails from a remote village Unguturu in West Godavari district, but she prefers to call herself a Hyderabadi. She had her schooling from St Ann’s High School, Secunderabad and graduation from Villa Marie College in Somajiguda, which is known for encouraging girls to take up careers in modeling and films. She later chose to study law at Symbiosis Law School, Noida and went to New York University School of Law for her post- graduation . And Vasuki made it clear that modelling does not become a distraction in her career as a legal professional. less

"I want to become a human rights lawyer. Even if I become Miss Universe, which I am of confident of becoming; I will not deviate from my goal. I am still a lawyer and will always be a lawyer,” she said.

Outspoken and frank in the way she talks, Vasuki said her education in India and abroad had taught her how to speak and connect with the people. And she has her own definition of beauty: "I believe that beauty is skin deep and what comes from within is humanity, faith and love.” Well, all the best Vasuki!

Rakhi Sawant wants to marry Baba Ramdev

 

Meri sari chori ho gayi. Aap hi batao capital kya karti?” That’s what Rakhi Sawant asked the columnist at her show, Gajab Desh Ki Ajab Kahaaniyaan”."

She said, “He is Baba for you, mere liye to Swami Ramdev hain. I like him a lot. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi was my dream man but now I have changed my choice to Sawami Ramdev”.

“Jab bhi main unhe dekhti hum, mujhe kuch ho jata hain. Unki aankhein mujhe sabse zyaada attract karti hain. I want to marry him”, says Rakhi during the promotion of her new show, ‘Gajab Desh Ki Ajab Kahaaniyaan’ on NDTV Imagine.

She added that she is willing to invite Baba Ramdev on her show and propose to him.

The Story of Lord Ganesha

The Story of Lord Ganesha

Who is the boy who got an elephant's head? His name is Ganesha and he lived in India long, long ago. He is also called Ganapati. Actually, he still lives, because he is considered by the Hindus as one of the Immortals. His is a fanciful story, full of twists and turns and "maybe 'twas and maybe 'twasn't"; but let us follow the tale as best we can, and enjoy!

The boy was born to Parvati, also known as the Divine Mother, the wife of Shiva. She thought him a most beautiful baby (for at that time he had a normal head) and he grew to be the darling of her heart in any case, and a very wise boy. In fact, even today he is looked upon as Wisdom itself, among other things. (And you know how smart elephants are!)

One day his mother brought out her most precious necklace of sparkling jewels. She wanted to test her two sons and said she would give the necklace as prize to the one who went around the whole universe and came back first. The brother of Ganesha darted out at once to begin the long journey. But Ganesha solemnly walked in a circle around his mother. Then he asked for the necklace.
"What is that?" Parvati asked, "What do you mean?"
"Mother," replied Ganesha, "I know that you are the Divine Mother herself, that the whole universe is contained within your body." Parvati was highly pleased at her son's spiritual insight. After many days the brother returned. Who do you think had got the necklace? Yes, Ganesha, the truly wise, and he put it around his neck.

However, all this was after he got the head of an elephant. We have to go back. It is said that when all the gods came to honor Parvati and admire her child, one of them (the one which we in the West call Saturn) refused to look at the boy. His mother was very peeved about this. Other gods chided him, but you see, he knew that one glance from his powerful eyes would burn the child's head to ashes. Still Parvati was insisting that he give the baby his admiring glance. At last, yielding to what we today might call "peer pressure," Saturn cast his eyes on the boyand sure enough, his head was immediately burnt to ashes. Of course his mother began to weep and wail (although it was mostly her fault) but the god Vishnu, who always wants to preserve things, ran quickly and found a freshly-killed baby elephant brought its head and put it on Ganesha's neck.
Growing up like this, he became "the one who removes obstacles," watches over the beginnings of things such as books, performances, building of a house, weddings etc. So in India when people begin those things, they appeal to the immortal Ganesha to give them a good start. Big as he is, he weighs very little, and this makes it possible for him to ride on a Rat. If you want to know why he rides on a rat, you must understand that his rat can get into all the small places where Ganesha cannot go; this helps him in his work of solving and removing difficulties.

Ganesha is worshiped all over Southern India. Statues and paintings show him as short, pot-bellied, with four arms and of course two tusks; but, one of the tusks is always shown broken off. The reason for this is that he was protecting the home when his father Shiva was inside. An enemy of his father's came along looking for his foe and found only Ganesha, guarding the door. Ganesha skewered the warrior and whirled him around on one his tusks! And the fellow was so humiliated and angry that he threw his hand-axe at the boy, breaking off the tusk.

Along with all the other things, he stands for purity. He vowed never to marry. The great author Vyasa thought so highly of him and his power of memory (an elephant never forgets) that he persuaded Ganesha to write down at his dictation the longest poem in the world, the epic Mahabharata.

(c) Multiple sources