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Saturday 24 November 2012

Foods to reduce joint pain

Include these foods to reduce joint pain and get relief naturally. Workout regularly to stay fit and avoid joint pain. If you do not get time, walk or jog regularly. Exercise effectively control weight gain as it is one of the reasons behind knee joint pain. Dehydration is another cause of joint pain, so make sure you drink lots of water and keep joint pain at bay.
Salmon: Fish especially salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. Include salmon in your diet to cure joint pain as it reduces inflammation which is a common cause of joint pain. Other seafood that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids can also be included.
Berries: Strawberries and blueberries are the most effective foods that helps reduce joint pain and provide relief. According to Journal of the American College of Nutrition , strawberries and other berries reduce the C-reactive protein that causes inflammation and joint pain. Moreover, antioxidants in berries especially bioflavonoids known as quercetin and anthocyanidins reduce joint pain to a great extent.
Vegetables: An imbalance in the omega-3 fatty acids can lead to joint pain. So, balance the intake of omega-3 fatty acids by having green vegetables like spinach, broccoli, onions, ginger etc. Avoid refined carbohydrates like pasta, bread, baked, fried and junk foods to reduce joint pain.
Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, and few seeds like pumpkin seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants that reduce inflammation and provide relief from joint pain. Munch on these healthy snacks than having junk foods.
Olive oil: There are many health benefits of olive oil and no wonder it is become immensely popular and highly opted oils. Instead of using vegetable oil, go for olive oil. They are rich in antioxidants, low in calories and fats. Thus they are good cholesterol; good for heart and bones. Olive oil reduces inflammation, joint pain and also aids weight loss. What are you waiting for? Use olive oil for cooking.
Orange juice: According to researchers, proper intake of vitamin C can prevent a person from bone degeneration, a cause behind joint pain.

Importance of roti in your diet

Made with whole grains: If you make roti or chapati with wheat flour, it can be really healthy for the body. Whole grains are filled with fibres and are nutritious too. They are rich in carbs, soluble fibre and proteins. This helps boost your body energy, increase blood circulation and keeps you full.
Easy to digest: As rotis are made with whole grains, it is very easy to digest the Indian bread. They dissolve easily and passes out into the intestines.
Prevents constipation: Soluble fibres make roti a healthy Indian dish that prevents constipation. If you make roti using wheat, they it is very healthy. However, bajra rotis make you dehydrated so avoid having bajra rotis on a regular basis.
Fresh: As roti dough are kneaded few minutes before roasting, it is very fresh and healthy for the body. Other breads are fermented and they can be filled with fats and calories. Moreover, the flour is not bleached with chemicals to last longer. So, it protects your body from, cardiovascular diseases and obesity.
Low calorie food: If you do not grease the roti with ghee (purified butter), they can be really effective in aiding weight loss. They are not fried but baked, so they are low in calories and fat. Roast plain roti without ghee if you are on a weight loss diet.
Influences vata and pitta doshas: According to Ayurveda experts, roti helps balance the vata (controls all movement in the body, including breathing, digestion, and nerve impulses from the brain ) and pitta (controls digestion, body metabolism and energy production) dosha.
Wheat is nutritious: This whole grain is a rich source of vitamin (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9), iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium etc so you should not avoid roti in your diet.
Lowers the risk of cancer: Vitamin E, soluble fibre and selenium in rotis reduce the risk of cancer in the body. So, it is one of the best reasons to include roti in your diet.

Home remedies for bleeding gum

1.Apply aloe vera every night and massage the area with it. Leave it on the gums overnight. Symptoms are believed to reduce second day onwards. 2.Second best bleeding gum home remedies is to massage the gum with freshly grated ginger. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, with cures swelling, pain and infection.
3.Green tea is also a bleeding gum home remedies. Drink green tea and one can also gargle with it. This kills germs, reduces swelling and is one of the quickest treatment for bleeding gums.
4.Make a paste of holy basil leaves and apply it on your gums. Rub them with the paste and leave it overnight. Next day you are sure to sure to find the bleeding gum cured partially. It is one of the best bleeding gum home remedies.
5.Home remedy to stop them from bleeding is to argle with warm water, put one spoon lemon juice and a pinch of salt in it.

Saturday 17 November 2012

Entrepreneurs - College Dropout



List of some very rich and successful people - college dropout.

Bill Gates (Chairman of Microsoft)
Bill Gates, is a Harvard University dropout. He dropped out of college to concentrate on software development business. He co-founded Microsoft along with Paul Allen. According to Forbes 2009, he had a net worth of $ 40 Billion.
Larry Ellison (CEO and co-founder of Oracle)
Larry Ellison dropped out of University of Illinois and later from University of Chicago. He worked as a computer programmer for a number companies. Started Oracle in 1977 with an investment of $ 2000. Forbes’ 2009 estimated net worth to be $ 22.5 billion.
Michael Dell (Founder of Dell Computers)
 Micheal Dell dropped out from the University of Texas at 19 years of age to venture into the computer business. He started with just $1000 dollars which he turned into a multi billion dollar corporate empire. Forbes’ 2009 estimated his net worth to be $ 12.3 billion.
Steve Jobs (co-founder and CEO of Apple)
Steve Jobs, dropped out of Reed College, Portland, Oregon after completing just one semester. He started Apple 1976 along with his friend Stephen Wozniak. He introduced the Macintosh computer in the year 1984. He was also the co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios. Forbes’ 2009 estimated his net worth to be $ 3.4 billion.
Richard Branson
British business tycoon Richard Branson started his first venture at only 16 years of age. Branson established the famous ‘Virgin Brand’ which includes companies such as Virgin Atlantic Airways, Virgin Mobile and Virgin Records. Forbes’ 2009 estimated his net worth to be $ 2.5 billion.
Paul Allen
Paul Allen started Microsoft along with Bill Gates after dropping out from Washington State University. They became friends when they were at the Lakeside School, Seattle. Both of them had keen interest in computers. After schooling Gates went to Harvard University and Allen to Washington State University. Paul Allen dropped out after 2 years to work as a programmer. He convinced Gates to drop out so that they could focus on software development. His wealth according to forbes 2009 was $ 10.5 billion.
Dhirubhai Ambani

Dhirubhai Ambani never went to college. He was only 16 when he left for Aden to work as a gas station attendant. He returned to India to start his own business at only 26 years of age. Dhirubhai Ambani set up Reliance, the largest private sector company of India. Ambani family became one of the richest families in the world, with the fortune running into billions of dollars. The business empire got split between his sons Mukesh Ambani and Anil Ambani in 2005.
Subhash Chandra
Subhash Chandra, the Indian Media Tycoon, dropped out of school in class 12. He is the man behind Zee TV, one of the most popular Satellite TV networks in India.  At just 19 years of age, he started a vegetable oil unit and after some time he began exporting food grains. He ventured into packaging business in 1981, set up Essel World Amusement Park in 1988. He started Zee in 1992. Forbes’ 2009 estimated his net worth to be $ 1.1 billion.
Gautam Adani
Indian Entrepreneur and Self Made Billionaire Gautam Adani, is the man behind Adani Group, one of the leading diversified conglomerates of India. Gautam Adani a college dropout, was only in his teens when he came to Mumbai where he got the job of a diamond sorter. After some time, he started a diamond brokerage business. He entered the Plastics Business in the 80s. In the late 90s Adani diversified into infrastructure. Had net worth of $ 1.6 Billion according to Forbes’ 2009.