Cure COUGH Naturally

A cough is a signal that there is an imbalance in your body, and it should not simply be suppressed or allowed to linger on and on. Coughs must be treated. Here are some natural considerations on how to cure a cough:

1. Eat a diet rich in whole foods, with plenty of raw fruits and vegetables.
2. Eight ounces of warm pineapple juice and two teaspoons of honey can make an effective and natural cough syrup.
3. Sprinkle half a lemon with pepper and suck it.
4. Avoid sugar, salty foods, dairy and starches.
5. In your daily multivitamins, ensure it includes Vitamin A, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, vitamin E and folic acid.
6. Don't smoke and don't allow others to smoke around you

Dengue Awareness

What is Dengue fever (DF)?
Dengue infection is caused by a virus. It occurs commonly as dengue fever. Occasionally the patient suffering from dengue may develop bleeding. Common sites for bleeding are nose, gums or skin.

Sometimes, the patient may have coffee ground vomiting or black stools. This indicates bleeding in gastro intestinal tracts and it is serious. The patient with dengue who has bleeding has dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). Rarely the patient suffering from dengue may develop shock, then it is called dengue shock syndrome (DSS).

Top 10 Health Benefits of Kissing

 Medial studies reveal an amazing advantages for a long and health life.
1. Those who kiss their partner goodbye each morning live five years longer than those who don’t.

2. Kissing is great for self-esteem. It makes you feel appreciated and helps your state of mind.

3. Kissing burns calories, 2-3 calories a minute and can double your metabolic rate. Research claims that three passionate kisses a day (at least lasting 20 seconds each) will cause you to loose an entire extra pound! It's time to start that kissing diet!

4. Kissing is a known stress-reliever. Passionate kissing relieves tension, reduces negative energy and produces a sense of well being, lowering your cortisol ‘stress’ hormone.

8 Health Benefits of Bananas

It is recommended to eat 4 bananas per week. Here are the 8 reasons.

1. Diet
   One banana has 11% of the RDA of dietary fiber and only about 108 calories. The fiber in bananas not only keeps digestion regular, but also helps maintain low blood sugar and curbs overeating.
2. Lower Blood Pressure
   Studies show that the high amounts of potassium in bananas (over 13% of the RDA) can lower one's blood pressure, which in turn lessens the possibility of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke.

How to Quit Smoking? - The START Tip

Start your stop smoking plan with START.

S = Set a quit date.

T = Tell your family, friends, and co-workers that you plan to quit.

A = Anticipate and plan for the challenges you'll face while quitting.

R = Remove cigarettes and other tobacco products from your home, car, and work.

T = Talk to your doctor about getting help to quit.

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Benefits After A Smoker Quits

When smokers quit – What are the benefits over time?

http://www.cancer.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/GuidetoQuittingSmoking/guide-to-quitting-smoking-benefits  

20 minutes after quitting
Your heart rate and blood pressure drop.

(Effect of smoking on arterial stiffness and pulse pressure amplification, Mahmud A, Feely J. Hypertension. 2003:41:183)

12 hours after quitting
The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.

(US Surgeon General’s Report, 1988, p. 202)

2 weeks to 3 months after quitting
Your circulation improves and your lung function increases.

(US Surgeon General’s Report, 1990, pp.193, 194,196, 285, 323)

Dealing with Anger

Do you find yourself mad or angry when someone cuts you off in traffic?
Does your blood pressure go through the roof when your child won't cooperate?

Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion, but learning how to deal with it in a positive way is important.Here are some tips.

1. Take a 'timeout.' Counting to 10 before reacting really can defuse your temper.
2. Get some space. Take a break from the person you're angry with until your frustrations subside a bit
3. Get some exercise.
4. Think carefully before you say anything.
5. Don't hold a grudge. If you can forgive the other person, it will help you both. It's unrealistic to expect   everyone to behave exactly as you want.
6. Use humor to release tensions.
7. Practice relaxation skills.
8. Pray to God. Be a blessing to everyone. Having the patience and love the way God showed us.

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