Tuesday 2 August 2011

Benefits of Turmeric

The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye.
Here are few reasons to add turmeric to your diet:
  1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
  2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing    prostate cancer.
  3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
  4. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
  5. Is a natural liver detoxifier.
  6. Eye disorder – possible (natural) treatment for uveitis
  7. Turmeric's anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal agents can help our body fight against colds, cough and flu.
  8. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
  9. It is a natural anti-inflammatory that works without the side effects.
  10. The antioxidant agents in Turmeric help reduce insulin resistance, which may prevent the onset of Type-2 Diabetes.
  11. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in      mice.
  12. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
  13. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
  14. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
  15. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
  16. Curcumin in Turmeric powder has been found to help increase the flow of bile, an important component in the breakdown of dietary fat.
  17. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
  18.  Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
  19. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.
  20. Treating digestive disorders
  21. Reducing activity of roundworms and intestinal worms
  22. Preventing bacterial infection in wounds
Contraindications: Turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction. Though turmeric is often used by pregnant women, it is important to consult with a doctor before doing so as turmeric can be a uterine stimulant.

Tuesday 26 July 2011

Shortcut keys for MS-Word

CTRL+A
Select All


CTRL+B
Bold


CTRL+C
Copy


CTRL+D
Duplicate


CTRL+E
Center  Align


CTRL+F
Find


CTRL+G
Go to A Page


CTRL+H
Replace


CTRL+I
Italics


CTRL+J
Justify


CTRL+K
Insert Link


CTRL+L
Left Align


CTRL+M
Indent Para


CTRL+N
New Document


CTRL+O
Open Document

CTRL+P
Print Window

CTRL+Q
Remove Format

CTRL+R
Right Align

CTRL+S
Save

CTRL+T
Hanging Indent

CTRL+U
Underline

CTRL+V
Paste

CTRL+W
Close Doc

CTRL+X
Cut

CTRL+Y
Redo

CTRL+Z
Undo

Sunday 3 April 2011

Highly valued herb

Onions are highly valued herbs possessing culinary and medicinal values. They are not as potent as garlic since the sulfur compounds in onion are only about one-quarter the level found in garlic.

There are many different varieties of onion, red, yellow, white, and green, each with their own unique flavor, from very strong to mildly sweet. Onions can be eaten raw, cooked, fried, dried or roasted. They are commonly used to flavor dips, salads, soups, spreads, stir-fry and other dishes.


Health benefits:-
  • Good for skin
  • Boost hair re-growth
  • Reduces diabetes risk
  • Treats Urinary disorders
  • Effective remedy for Cholera
  • Reduce total cholesterol levels
  • Attacks bacteria that cause infection.
  • Reduces the risk of certain cancer.
  • Increase blood clot dissolving activity
  • Reduces tooth disorders -1 raw onion every day
  • Boost good-type HDL cholesterol (when consumed raw)
  • Boost sexual Drive- One table spoon of onion juice along with spoonful of ginger juice, taken thrice a day can boost the libido and sex drive.
  • Boost Bone Health- Milk isn't the only food that boosts bone health. Onions also help maintain healthy bones. Onions may be especially beneficial for women.
  • Cholera: About 30 grams of onion and seven black peppers (kali mirch) should be finely pounded in a pestle and given to the patient of cholera. It allays thirst and restlessness and the patient feels better. It also lessens vomiting and diarrhoea immediately.

Sunday 13 March 2011

Bcc vs Cc



Bcc stands for Blind Carbon Copy. Cc stands for "Carbon Copy.
You come across these terms when you send an email to any.

When you send an email to only one person, you type the recipient's address in the "To:" field.
When you send a message to more than one person, you have the option to enter addresses in the "Cc:" and "Bcc:" fields.

A Carbon copy message is an email that is copied to one or more recipients. Both the main recipient (whose address is in the "To:" field) and the Cc recipients can see all the addresses the message was sent to. When a message is blind carbon copied, neither the main recipient nor the Bcc recipients can see the addresses in the "Bcc:" field.

Blind carbon copying is a useful way to let others see an e-mail you sent without the main recipient knowing. It is faster than sending the original message and then forwarding the sent message to the other recipients.

Email Editor
Note:-It is also a good manner (netiquette) to use Bcc when copying a message to many people. This prevents the e-mail addresses from being captured by someone in the list who might use them for spamming purposes. However, if it is important that each recipient knows who your message was sent to, use carbon copy (Cc) instead

Saturday 12 March 2011

How to convert BMP file to JPG format

Converting one file format to another is a common problem seen while uploading picture. This article will help you to convert BMP pictures to JPG format.
If you don’t have any photo editing software or any additional software on your computer, no worries you can use MS-Paint to convert from BMP to JPG.  Here is the solution.

First open MS Paint by going to Start à All Programsà Accessories à MS-Paint.
Then open the BMP file in Paint.
Finally you have to save the file in JPG format using Save As dialog box. There change the File Type drop down menu to JPG and click Save.

Friday 11 March 2011

Apple-The health saviour


An Apple a day keeps the doctor away only if one aims properly. From my experience it really keeps you healthy and fit. Believe me.

1Vitamin CImproves immune system
2Low in caloriesA regular size apple has between 70-100 calories. It itself contains sugar, but gives you only ¼ of the calories.
3FlavonoidsPrevent Heart Diseases
4Prevent CancersApples target multiple cancers such as colon cancer, prostate cancer and breast cancer in women.
5PhenolsPhenols have a double effect on cholesterol. It reduces bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol.
6Prevent tooth decayThe juice of the apples has properties that can kill up to 80% of bacteria. So there you have it, an apple a day also keeps the dentist away
7Protects your brain from brain diseaseApple has substances called phytonutrients, which prevents neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinsonism
8Healthier LungsA research at the University of Nottingham Research shows that people who eat 5 apples or more per week has lower respiratory problems, including asthma.