HOW TO AVOID CONSTIPATION

1. Chew your food thoroughly. 2. Increase your liquid intake. Drink lots of water and fruit juices especially after every meal. 3. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables aid digestion naturally. 4. At bedtime, eat about four or five tablespoons of scraped carrots, peanut brittle or a small bag of freshly popped corn. Dried...

THOUGHTS ON MARRIAGE

Here's a collection of nice quotes on marriage. Read on and ponder.. :-)What counts in making a happy marriage is not so much how compatible you are but how you deal with incompatibility.A great marriage is not when the “perfect couple” comes together, but when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences. – Dave MeurerThat quiet...

REDUCING FAT IN YOUR DIET

1. Serve moderate portions of the lean cuts of meat, or trim off excess fat from meat before cooking or before serving. Eat shellfish and organ meats in moderation because they have higher dietary cholesterol than red meats.2. Serve more poultry or fish.3. Boil or broil food from time to time instead of frying them to occasionally avoid unnecessary...

WHO SAYS FUN SHOULD BE EXPENSIVE

Here are some fun but inexpensive ways of spending the day with your loved ones. No fancy stuff yet these are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.1. A movie night at home: Rent videos or watch movies on cable. Make homemade popcorn.2. Do some star gazing. Bring a blanket or sleeping bag and cuddle up in your backyard or at a nearby park.3....

GROWING AN INDOOR HERB GARDEN

1. Purchase herb seeds from your local green house or gardening center. Some malls also have stalls that sell these seeds. Ensure that the seeds are of good quality.2. You may also choose to buy baby plants but it would be more fun and rewarding to tend your own mini herb garden from day 1.3. Some good choices are oregano, rosemary, basil,...

EYE CARE 101

1. Have an eye check up by an ophthalmologist once a year. 2. Don’t be too near when watching the TV. 3. Make sure there is good lighting in the room where you read or work. 4. Protect eyes from excessive heat or glare. 5. Avoid sharp or pointed objects near your eyes. 6. Do not touch your eyes with dirty hands, hankies or towels....

SIMPLE JOYS: Part 4: Thoughts to Live By

*Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.*When someone asks you a question you don’t want to answer, smile and ask, “why do you want to know?”*Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.*Remember that not getting whet you want is sometimes a stroke of luck.*Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to...

SIMPLE JOYS: Part 3 - For You

*Count your blessings.*Be thankful for every meal.*Take a nap on Sunday afternoons.*Drink 8 glasses of water a day.*Wave at children on the school bus.*Leave everything a little better than when you found it.*Wear outrageous underwear under the most formal business attire.*Call your mother.*Say “bless you” when you hear someone sneeze.*Read...

SIMPLE JOYS: Part 2 - Your Social Life

*Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.*In disagreements, fight fairly. No name-calling.*Don’t judge people by their relatives.*Don’t let a little dispute ruin a great friendship.*Never interrupt when you are being flattered. Smile and say “thank you”.*Forgive.*M.Y.O.B. Mind your own business.*Once on a while, do nice things...