This year petrol prices are way up. Driving around town to run errands, shop, and visit friends can really eat away at your budget. So any way to cut back on fuel means more money in your pocket. Of course, keeping your petrol costs down takes a bit of planning – along with a little [...]
1. Hay fever sufferers should wash hair at night. Reason: They’ll remove any pollen and keep it from settling on pillows and bedding. Also: Avoid common irritants like tobacco smoke, automobile exhaust, hair spray and perfume… wash hands frequently… venture outdoors only when pollen counts are low. 2. The best time to take an antihistamine, [...]
Sometimes the multitude of life’s changes that occur during your college years can trigger serious depression. At this vulnerable time, the smartest thing you can do for yourself is to seek help. If your feelings of constant stress and sadness go on for weeks or months, you may be experiencing more than just difficulty adjusting [...]
About 30% of Indians, and a higher percentage of certain groups such as South Indians have trouble breaking down the lactose (sugar) in milk and other dairy products. Diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain, and gas can result. Here are six ways you can enjoy dairy products if you are lactose intolerant: 1. Drink small amounts. Most [...]
Most of us in this world have one thing in common, we have a responsibility to do what is right. We might do it for a life, money, or just unconsciously. I see some examples of this on campus and in the daily routines of the administration. My experience with people on campus has been [...]
Everyone knows that eating right and exercising are the keys to weight control. But not everyone knows these tips to make your efforts pay off fast… 1. Eat Breakfast. It’s true – regular meals and occasional low-cal snacks help prevent the “famine-then-feast” syndrome. Great start: Fill up first thing with high-fiber cereal, whole grain bread [...]
Exercising for a healthy heart is as simple as walking! Studies show for every hour you walk, life expectancy may increase by two hours. When bad weather makes outdoor activities difficult consider indoor activities. Try exercise videos or simply get a head start on your spring cleaning. Lets get started. It’s EASY, it WORKS, it [...]
Consuming calories every 3 hours keeps you going, controls your appetite, and fuels your brain. Research shows that eating small amounts of food throughout the day may result in weight loss. Choose healthy snacks with 200-300 calories that give a combination of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates so you are well nourished between meals. 200–300 Calorie [...]
Enjoy fresh spinach throughout Spring! Here’s how you can prolong the life of spinach. Choose bright greens leaves, avoid yellowish and bruised leaves. Store in the refrigerator and wash as needed. Rinse each leaf under cold running tap water until all the sand is removed. Avoid soaking in water when washing! Oh the things you [...]
1. Kudremukh: Trekker’s paradise, Kudremukh is 6,214 feet above Sea level and is located in the beautiful Malnad region just 95 Kms. South West of Chickmagalur bordering Dakshin Kannada district. There is a rich Flora and Fauna here waiting to be discovered, caves asking to be explored, ruins and traces of old civilization and inviting [...]
