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Important Tips for Maintaining Good Health

Answer the phone by LEFT ear Do not drink coffee TWICE a day Do not take pills with COLD water Do not have HUGE meals after 5pm Reduce the amount of TEA you consume Reduce the amount of OILY food you consume Drink more WATER in the morning, less at night Keep your distance from hand phone CHARGERS Do not use headphones/earphone for LONG period of time Best SLEEPING TIME is from 10pm at night to 6am in the morning Do not LIE DOWN immediately after taking medicine before sleeping When battery is down to the LAST BAR , do not answer the phone as the radiation is 1000 times

The Meaning of Seven Pheras

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H indu marriage ceremonies involve elaborate rituals, one of the most important being the "saat phere" or the seven steps to marriage. This ritual involves the bride and groom circumambulating around the sacred fire seven times while the priest chants the holy mantras. With every step, the couple invokes the Gods to shower their blessings on them. The significance of each sacred "phera" is as follows: First Step: The couple invokes the gods for plenty of pure and nourishing food. "With God as our guide, let us take the first step to live with honour and respect. Let us walk together so we get food," the couple prays. Second Step: With the second step, the couple prays to the Gods to give them the mental, physical and spiritual strength to lead a healthy life. "Let us be happy and enjoy life. Let us walk together so we grow together in strength," they pray. Third Step: The third step is for preserving wealth and prosperity in life. The cha...

Milk helps u to Quit Smoking.

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Milk not only does the body good it may also help you quit smoking, says a study. Consuming milk makes the taste of cigarette bad and by making a few modifications to the diet one can make quitting bit easier, said the study published in April 2007 issue of the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research. The study is said to be the first to explore the taste-altering effects of food and beverages on cigarette palatability. The study examined 209 smokers and asked them to name items that worsen or enhance the taste of cigarettes. Forty-four percent of them reported that alcoholic beverages enhance the taste of cigarettes; 45 percent reported caffeinated beverages, such as tea, cola and coffee; and 11 percent reported meat. Nineteen percent of them reported that dairy products, such as milk or cheese, worsen the taste of cigarettes; 14 percent reported non-caffeinated beverages, such as water or juice; and 16 percent reported fruits and vegetables.