Eleanor Roosevelt quoted, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”. Truly said, how can you own something that you haven’t bought? Every human being is surrounded by negative echoes of the past which simply do not wish to exit from your present. Those unkind words and insults hurled during childhood and past [...]
Whether it’s a main course meal, a light appetizer, or a simple snack item, meatballs are savored and enjoyed anytime during the day. Add them to any of your preparations and present them at functions or events, and see the countless praises and accolades you receive for such a delectable and appetizing delicacy. That’s the [...]
Halibut, a flatfish from the genus ‘hippoglossus’ is one of the largest saltwater fishes that can weigh up to 160 pounds or at times even more. The halibut is one of the most popular fishes amongst sea food lovers. This particular flatfish gets its name from the word ‘haly’ which means ‘holy’ and ‘butt’ which [...]
Do you know any sleepwalkers in your personal life? Have you ever wondered what causes sleepwalking? Sleepwalking usually takes place at night. The brain has a ‘sleep centre’ that connects the brain with the rest of the body and when it malfunctions the connection is lost giving rise to sleepwalking. In this condition, the brain [...]
People can get over their addiction to food, television or even sports, but when it all boils down to a drug like nicotine, it always is a challenge. Look around you, almost all and sundry and anybody takes in nicotine in some form or the other. It shouldn’t be this way because nicotine is a [...]
Which is the best protein powder amongst casein and whey? Though this is a simple question, but it surely does not have a simple answer. While whey protein digests fast, thereby emptying the stomach quickly causing an increase in plasma amino acids, casein, on the other hand, is insoluble and hence, forms structures that increase [...]
Depression is a state of mind whose dimensions are misconceived by common men. It is commonly used to just denote sadness but it is not as simple as that. Depression indicates a mental condition of a person where the feeling of anxiety and unnecessary despair take over the general well-being. Though the causative factors for [...]
When you were a kid, you’d ask Santa Clause for big biceps. Just like the ones Arnold Schwarzenegger flaunted in Terminator or just like the ones that aid WWF Star Wrestler Triple H, while pinning every opponent to the floor! However, now you’ve grown and have hopefully come to terms with the fact that big [...]
The world would fail to function as a whole if not for our abilities to interact verbally. Communication (verbal or non-verbal) is what ties one individual to another. Our faculty of speech is what sets us apart from all the other animals, thus enhancing a more systematic approach to life. Effective communication is imperative to convey [...]
If you are woman in your mid 40’s or early 50’s, then you are headed for arguably the most dreaded experience of feminine life - menopause! This is probably one of the most testing periods in a woman’s life for it signifies the end of the fertile era of womanhood. At the same time however, [...]
Our eternal quest in life is to find true happiness, which is impossible without the feeling of intrinsic self-worth. While some of us choose to believe that we are born as flawless creatures, the others strive to get better, if not be the best! The desire to reform positively comes from inside and if we [...]
Menopause is one condition that all women go through in their lives at some point or the other. While some face it with confidence and strength, others give up to the different mood swings and changes in their bodies that they experience during this phase of life. As such, depression is one of the most [...]
Do you think that the deliciously delightful world of candies as once depicted by Mr. Willy Wonka will never be yours? If yes, do not fret. The world of candies has not ignored those individuals who are not so lucky in their sugar intake abilities. It has swept individuals off their feet making the sugar [...]
Whether placed in the corner of a room, intricately wrapped and hung through the doorway, or spread as a centerpiece on a table, flowers add the much-needed touch of beauty to any space, thereby brightening up the whole location. And be it any occasion, whether birthday, marriage, anniversary, Valentine’s Day, or even death, flowers fit [...]
The difference between kids and adults in terms of exercise is that most kids love exercising and most adults don’t! If your children enjoy the outdoors and like to scamper around and play, then why not make it more fun for them? Exercises are meant to build children physically, just as they are getting trained [...]
Oatmeal is one of the most favorite breakfast dishes, not so much for its taste as for its various nutritional values. It is loaded with proteins that give the perfect energy boost to a lethargic body at the start of the day. It is also believed that the daily consumption of oatmeal can reduce the [...]
Aren’t you listening? Where are you lost? Did you hear that? If questions like these play up regularly in your daily schedule and you end up mocking yourself up after every little instance, know that you need to sharpen on your listening skills. Most of the times, it happens that even if we score a [...]
Birthdays mostly come once in every 365 days (except for the unfortunate leap year cases!). This is the one day when a person is given the limelight and is made to feel the most special person in the world across. Arranging a birthday party or throwing a surprise birthday bash is a good way to [...]
Fed up of watching your kids and even elders avoiding spinach because of its bitter taste! How about preparing quick spinach salads that are not just visually appealing but also appeal to the taste buds? Spinach has scores of antioxidants and vitamins stored in it and should not be avoided at any cost. Besides keeping [...]
Life at the workplace consists of moments of stress and moments of fun, but most often it is the former that rules a majority of the situations. And mind it, stress is not always built up due to work overload. Stress and its most common offshoot, anger is also the result of the unbearable attitude [...]