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Herbs not only add to the flavour of the food you cook but also have a lot of properties that could be a natural remedy for one or more of your health problems. So, we’ve made a list of important herbs that you should include in your everyday diet to help overcome your health problems or to prevent any potential health problems. 1. Basil leaves The leaves of the basil plant can be had fresh or be used in the dried form. It’s a good thing to chew on fresh leaves early in the morning on an empty stomach to help deal with digestion problems. The herb has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is known to keep cancer at bay. So, if you have cancer or a family history of cancer, this is your go-to herb. 2. Oregano This is a commonly used herb that we sprinkle on our salads and pizzas, but did you know of its magical properties? Oregano is known to be a cure for respiratory tract and gastrointestinal disorders because of the high amounts of omega-3 fatty aci...

Acidreflux can be painful . It causes heart burn, belching, and chest pain. Have you been experiencing acid reflux from a long time, and sick of taking digestive tablets or syrups? We give you a list of 10 simple home remedies that can help you get rid of the problem. 1. Apple Cider Vinegar AppleCider Vinegar is a great aid for digestion. Just mix 1 to 2 teaspoons of the vinegar in warm water, and have it half an hour before a meal. You have to do this at least for a few months to get rid of the acid reflux problem. 2. Baking Soda Baking soda provides instant relief to heartburn, one of the symptoms of acid reflux, but it should not be used by people with high blood pressure because it has sodium in it. So, to use baking soda for relief from heartburn, mix one teaspoon of baking soda in water and gulp it down quickly for instant relief. 3. Aloe Vera Juice Simply drink a quarter glass of aloe vera juice about 20 minutes before h...

With the winter chills and breezy season, beauty regime requires some changes and an even careful routine to keep up to get a smoother and softer skin. Get hands on the  perfect winter proof makeup , by following the tops listed below   HYDRATE AND EXFOLIATE Makeup Tips With the arrival of winters, skin is the first thing that needs to be looked after to stay away from winter blues. Exfoliation is the soft scrubbing of the skin to remove any dead cells for a softer look. Use a good body milk with SPF, cocoa butter or glycerin as a morning, night or after shower routine. Scrub daily for better results. This shall remove the flaky break out of the skin and keep the moisture content in the skin intact. ALWAYS APPLY SUNSCREEN Sunscreen Lotion Winter sun can get harmful for the skin. To avoid the uneven tanning and patchy skin, a good Sunscreen is your best friend. Make a habit to apply a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 right after you exfoliate an...

Valentine’s Day is the celebration of love , beauty and romantic mood. Happy couples want to make it special and unforgettable, but sometime they don’t know what to do to make their beloved remember this day forever. Here are our 7 tips and ideas on how you can surprise your partner and make this day beautiful and special: 1) First date again You and your partner can agree to play one interesting game together: pretend (like actors) that you’ve just met and this is your first date, try to act, as if it was true. Look at each other the same way you did when you first met, be shy, talkative, joke around, ask the same questions that you asked before, make it fun and remember all the feelings you had on your real first date. This will add even more of a romantic sparkle to already special Saint Valentine’s Day. 2) Create a day of surprises for your beloved Arrange some help from your friends and acquaintances to help you organize everything. For example, here is one interesting idea fo...

Instead of just plain white cupcakes, take  a step further and make them special by preparing these  Valentine's day themed Cupcakes. You can change the colour for this special day. Ingredients 1 white cake mix  1 1/4 cups water  1/3 cup vegetable oil  3 egg whites  8 drops red food colouring 2 drops raspberry candy oil Directions 1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a standard muffin tin with paper cupcake liners. 2. Beat the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and egg whites together on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium for 2 minutes, until smooth. Fill cupcake liners 1/3 full with white batter; set aside. 3. Stir 4 drops of red food colouring into the remaining bowl of batter to make the batter pink, stir in the raspberry oil. Pour 1/3 of pink batter into a resealable plastic bag and set aside. 4. Mix more food colouring into the remaining bowl of pink batter until it is an orang...

A friend in need is a friend indeed,When you are with your friends; especially the best ones, everything seems to be more vibrant, livelier and cheerful. Here are 10 perfect places you should definitely check out with your friends. 1. Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hit the pavement in the NYC of Canada's east coast and get some serious retail therapy in. 2. St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Sun, sand, and hot weather are all you two need to have a vacation of a lifetime. 3. Tuscany, Italy Wine tasting with your best friend is like nothing else in this world, so why not do it in the place it's born and bred? 4. Bermuda Beach vacations are the only way to sun yourselves and enjoy  each others company. 5. The Bahamas Another great beach getaway, you'll never regret this one. 6. Paris, France What better place to drink some champagne and eat a baguette? Plus, you can wear adorable berets together. Win win. 7. Nashville, Tennessee,...

January is always the busiest time of the year for gyms. After a holiday season of eating and being merry, many gyms see their membership double each January. Regardless of all that enthusiasm, gym attendance is usually back to its normal by mid-February. Perhaps that's because, for many of us, New Year’s resolutions are a bit of a joke: People break them before the year is out (a third won’t even make it to the end of January). But you don’t need superpowers or an iron will to commit to being healthier this year. Whether your goal is to do 10 push-ups, run a marathon, or simply take the stairs more often—you can get there! Check out these tips to have your fittest year yet. 1. Write It and Measure It Resolutions should be both specific and measurable. In fact, a recent study found that setting broad, vague, goals can make people depressed.  Writing down your goals is not only a great way to accomplish them, but your list can also help you figure out the exact steps needed to g...