How to Use Watermelon for Health

How to Use Watermelon for Health



Watermelon is one of the super fruits that many people don't think of. It contains many great nutrients, is fat free, available nearly year round and is cheap. In addition, it's full of water and sweet enough to be a favorite for adults and
children
alike.









1


Eat it. Watermelon contains the highest amount of lycopene, an antioxidant (cancer fighter), even higher than tomatoes. It's also a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C. Like most fruits and vegetables, watermelon is low calorie, low sodium and is fat free. Watermelon is also high in water (preventing dehydration), which is why it's so popular on hot days. Recent research finds watermelon may also be a mood elevator.





2


Mix it into slushies. Add ice, yogurt and watermelon to a blender and blend away. This is a great way to get the health benefits of watermelon while providing you with an easy to eat snack full of protein. It's also great for kids who may make a mess trying to eat this fruit.





3


Drink the juice. Many companies now sell watermelon juice, allowing you to get the health benefits of watermelon even when watermelons are off-season. You can also squeeze your own watermelon juice--this is easy since watermelon is over 90 percent water.


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How to Use Tea Tree Oil

How to Use Tea Tree Oil



Tea tree oil has been used for centuries by aboriginal peoples in Australia, where its source, the small, brushy melaleuca tree, grows. It's one of the few essential oils that you don't have to dilute before applying to the skin. Here are some suggestions for using this invaluable oil.









1


Battle infection. Tea tree oil helps prevent and halt the spread of skin infection caused by bacteria, virus or fungus. Apply using a cotton swab, cotton ball or gauze one or more times daily. Tea tree oil has been shown not to damage or irritate healthy tissue, while eliminating harmful germs and existing infection.





2


Treat scalp problems. Use a few drops of tea tree oil to help relieve dandruff and dry scalp. Use before bed and shampoo out in the morning. The oil has a strong aroma that could clash with that of hair styling products and cologne. Also use tea tree oil to combat head lice. Rub a moderate amount into the hair and scalp and comb through to the ends. Repeat once or twice daily for at least a week.





3


Swish with it. Using a mouthwash of tea tree oil diluted in water can help remedy and prevent gum disease and plaque. Be careful not to swallow it. Small amounts are not considered toxic, though the stomach might rebel.





4


Apply to acne. Gently wiping the skin with a cotton ball soaked in straight or diluted tea tree oil can help calm inflammation, diminish infection and prevent new acne sores from developing. It won't irritate troubled skin, while killing bacteria that aggravate skin eruptions. It can be used on the face, neck, chest and back. Mix a few drops with acne cleanser to boost its effectiveness.





5


Dab it on bug bites and stings. Itchy bites can be calmed with a few drops of tea tree oil applied as soon as possible. Use it to soothe mosquito and chigger bites, bee and wasp stings, to help prevent infection following bites and to inhibit bugs from biting again. Rub some on your legs, arms, back, chest, ankles or any other exposed skin. Apply tea tree oil to the face sparingly, and always avoid contact with the eyes.





6


Use tea tree oil around the house. Add a teaspoon to the laundry for towels or other fabrics prone to mildew. Spray a solution of tea tree oil and water on moldy surfaces in the bathroom. Also use the spray for immediate disinfectant action on surfaces in the sick room. Clean telephones and computer keyboards with it to inhibit the spread of colds and virus.








Tips & Warnings










Never swallow tea tree oil.








Never use tea tree oil in the eyes.








Do not use while pregnant or breast-feeding.



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How to Use Sound Therapy

How to Use Sound Therapy



With roots in ancient India, sound therapy works on the premise that each cell in the body resonates and disease develops when the frequencies are disrupted. Sound is often used as a successful supplemental therapy. We can learn to use sound therapy in our daily lives to address issues such as chronic pain or insomnia.









1


Determine how sound therapy can assist you. The practice uses sound to correct imbalances in the body, so determine what situations in your body seem to be cries for help, such as digestion problems, headaches or insomnia. Also think about what aspect of your spirit is manifesting difficulties, such as blocked creativity or an inability to focus.





2


Incorporate sound therapy into your life. It's one of the easiest to learn self-help tools and you don't need talent or musical ability to achieve results. You may wish to purchase a few accessories, such as a couple of tuning forks. They can be found in music stores online and off, but before purchasing, try out different pitches at a local store to find tones that resonate for you.





3


Exercise your ears. They have muscles and like all muscles, they need exercise. Some work or age-related hearing loss can be improved with an auditory fitness program. This method of sound therapy can also improve learning, listening and communication functions.





4


Research the way
children
can benefit from sound therapy, especially those with speech or language disorders or behavioral issues. Contact your pediatrician for more information about how the Berard and Tomatis methods of sound therapy might help your child.





5


Join a group that offers sessions of chanting, bell ringing or drumming. These activities can provide therapeutic benefit in a fun setting. Chanting helps with concentration and Gregorian chants help reduce stress by focusing on breathing. Bells can help promote focus and drumming can relieve tension and pain with its heartbeat-like rhythm.





6


Jump in the shower, a great place to use your voice for toning exercises, another form of sound therapy. Stand straight, relax your back and jaw, take a deep abdominal breath and as you exhale, sound a note; any note is fine. The idea is to create a resonant sound and experiment with different tones until you find one that makes you feel good.








Tips & Warnings










Sound therapy can be used to help pets with phobias and training issues.








If you want to use sound therapy for issues other than relaxation, you should seek a professional sound therapist. This type therapy hasn't yet been blessed by mainstream medicine and you should consult your physician before you or your children begin any kind of formal program.



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How to Use Self Hypnosis to Banish Stress

How to Use Self Hypnosis to Banish Stress



Hypnosis, also known as hypnotherapy, is an altered state of consciousness. You can achieve this state with the help of a certified hypnotherapist, but you can also practice self-hypnosis. While you are in an altered state during hypnosis, your attention is more focused and you are more responsive to suggestion. Hypnosis has been found to be helpful in relieving chronic pain, helping people to lose weight and reducing stress.







Things You'll Need:





Self-hypnosis audio files (optional)




Comfortable clothing









1


Sit comfortably in a quiet place and close your eyes.





2


Relax all of your muscles, beginning with your feet and moving upward.





3


Choose a positive phrase which relates to your goal for the session. For example, you may want to say "I am totally relaxed." Don't say something like "I am free of stress" because the subconscious mind cannot always differentiate between positives and negatives--it might focus on the word "stress."





4


Visualize a place that is relaxing for you. It might be a forest or a path to a beautiful beach. Picture leaving your current surroundings and your stress behind and entering this new place.





5


Focus on your breathing. Expand your abdomen when you inhale. When you exhale, picture yourself releasing stress from your body.





6


When you are completely relaxed, bring your visualization to mind and begin repeating your positive phrase.








Tips & Warnings










You might want to use a self-hypnosis tape or CD; these contain scripts that walk you through the process. You can also download MP3 files to play on your computer or personal listening device.








Don't give up if your first or second self-hypnosis session is unsuccessful. Many people report that they were not successful initially but eventually saw good results.








Stress can cause severe health problems and even death. If your stress level is very high, see a healthcare professional.



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How to Use Saw Palmetto for Health

How to Use Saw Palmetto for Health



Saw palmetto (serenoa repens) is a bushy palm that grows up to 18 feet along the eastern coast of the United States. As an herbal supplement, it specifically refers to an extract from the berries of the plant. The following steps will help you decide whether or not to take this herbal supplement.









1


Know the historical uses of saw palmetto. It has been used as an extract for at least two centuries for treating conditions such as general weakness, recovery from a major illness and urogenital ailments. It was associated with reducing the size of the prostate gland as early as the 19th century.





2


Know the results from modern scientific testing. Saw palmetto has been clinically established as effective in managing benign enlargement of the prostate gland. The active ingredient for this benefit is thought to be one the phytosterols.





3


Study the side effects of saw palmetto. The reported side effects include erectile dysfunction, mild nausea and reduced libido, but saw palmetto is generally considered safe because these effects are milder than with similar drugs. However, one of its ingredients is beta-sitosterol, which is chemically similar to cholesterol.





4


Take no more than the recommended dosage. This can vary from one to two g/day depending on the manufacturer, but the daily intake of the active ingredients should not exceed 320 mg/day.








Tips & Warnings










Saw palmetto should not be taken by pregnant women or small
children
because its effect on these groups has not been firmly established.



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How to Spot Fake True Religion Jeans

How to Spot Fake True Religion Jeans



True Religion jeans are one of the hottest products around, and are worn by some of the most famous celebrities. The jeans are expensive and highly coveted, though, so it's hard to be sure if you're getting an authentic pair or a fake. To spot a pair of fake True Religion jeans, get ready to look at everything from the stitching to the wash.









Step
1



Pay attention to the price. If the price is half of what you would pay in the stores or even less, then the odds are good that you just found a fake. As the saying goes, if it seems too good to be true, then it probably is.




Step
2



Look at the pictures if you're buying online to make sure the photos are of the actual jeans and not stock photos from the True Religion website. Seller who use stock photos typically do so because the jeans they sell are fake.




Step
3



Check out the tag inside the jeans. Fake True Religion jeans have a "J" that dips below the rest of the letters and into the horseshoe logo; the real ones don't.




Step
4



Examine the horseshoe stitching on the back pockets. If the stitching has a straight line on the bottom of the horseshoe, the jeans are fake.




Step
5



See if the flaps on the back pockets have a deep V-shape that's a little curvy. Back pockets without flaps or with a perfect V-shaped flap are clear signs of a fake.




Step
6



Make sure the wash of the jeans is light and crisp with only a little whiskering on the hips and legs. The fake jeans often have heavy whiskering that doesn't look authentic.







Tips & Warnings









Scrutinize the stitching everywhere on the jeans. Fakes often use uneven stitches or stitching that is heavy, while True Religion jeans have uniform and professional stitching.



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How to Spot Fake Michael Kors Handbags

How to Spot Fake Michael Kors Handbags



Knock-off and fake designer handbags abound these days, and it can be difficult to tell which bags are real and which aren't, especially when you're shopping online. If you'd like to save money on a Michael Kors handbag but don't want to end up overspending for a fake, here are some tips to help you spot the real thing.









Step
1



Buy from the designer. Michael Kors has a website, and you can also find his handbags on finer department store websites. This is the best way to buy a designer bag, because you'll know for sure that it's authentic. If you're trying to save a buck, look for Michael Kors bags on sale and on clearance, and you'll save money without having to worry about authenticity.




Step
2



Purchase Michael Kors bags from reputable dealers. If you're buying secondhand online or at auction, buy from dealers who sell at a fair price and check out their credentials before you buy. If they don't have a return policy or if the auction only lasts for a matter of hours, this is a good sign that it's illegitimate. Check customer reviews or get something in writing from the dealer authenticating the handbag and allowing you to return it if you find out it's a knockoff.




Step
3



Inspect the bag thoroughly before you buy. This is hard to do on the Internet, which means that it's harder to spot a fake Michael Kors bag online. It is therefore discouraged if you have any question about the bag's validity. If you can hold it in your hands though, look for a heavier weight, flawless stitching, high-quality materials, lack of chemical smell and hardware that has the Michael Kors logo engraved into it.




Step
4



Check it against the real thing if you can. The best way to buy a Michael Kors bag is to check it against a 100% authentic bag, and then any differences will become immediately obvious. This is largely impractical, but what you can do is take the bag to the boutique and have it inspected for authenticity.




Step
5



Use common sense. If it looks to good to be true, it is. When it comes to a popular designer handbag, you're not going to be able to buy one for $20 unless it was recently mauled by a tiger. If you really want to invest in a Michael Kors bag, you're going to have to be willing to part with a decent chunk of change.


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