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When I was browsing through a magazine, I found this interesting article about some myths that people believe to be facts and those that have been passed on from one generation to another. So just of posting it here. Read on and enjoy this article that bring you the truth about some old wives’ tales…

Can clicking your knuckles give you arthritis? Does sugar make kids hyperactive? Hmmm… not really!! Here are some more of such age old beliefs….

Your heart stops when you sneeze…

…That’s fiction. Pressure in your chest rises as you inhale and drops when you exhale, so your heart rate is affected, but it certainly does not stop beating.

Going out with wet hair gives you a cold…

…That’s fiction. You can only catch a cold if you come into contact with the cold virus.

Chocolate gives you spots…

…That’s fiction. Acne is caused by hormones and their effect on sebaceous glands, not diet. An unbalanced diet may make the condition worse, but there is nothing to link chocolate with spots.

Cracking knuckles gives you arthritis…

…That’s fiction. A study of knuckle crackers shows no increased risk, but swelling and grip issues may result.

Shaving causes hair to grow back thicker…

…That’s fiction. Stubble hasn’t the tapered end of unshaven hair, so it just looks thicker. (more…)

Children are very sensitive. They observe their surroundings very keenly and this will have a great influence on how they think.  Dealing with children and raising them is a difficult task for the parents. When you’re at the end of your tether, it’s easy to blurt out things you don’t mean. Here are some parenting tips for child discipline which can help you raise your children and deal with them in a better way.  Here’s what not to say to your child:

IF YOU KEEP DOING THAT, A WITCH/MONSTER WILL COME AND GET YOU

“Terrifying kids might work well in the short term,” says Joe, “but there’s a danger that this will traumatize them and lead to nightmares.” Plus it’s only a short-term fix. “Eventually the child finds out you’ve lied and that will erode their faith in you. It’s essential the authority comes from you, not from some outside force.” Instead, if children do not do as they are asked, Joe advises parents to rely on body language and tone of voice. “Get down on their level, look directly at them and tell them calmly what it is you want them to do. Good eye contact goes a long way.”

WHY CAN’T YOU BE MORE LIKE YOUR BROTHER OR SISTER?

Comparisons with brothers or sisters won’t just make kids feel inadequate, they can also drive siblings apart, sparking rivalry and rows. Child expert Professor Joe Elliott of Durham University says: (more…)

Stress at work is a problem faced by almost everyone in this modern era. Job stress is a chronic disease caused by conditions in the workplace that affects the performance of an individual in a negative way and the overall well-being of his mind and body.In the early stages, job stress can ‘rev up’ the body and enhance performance at the place of work. But if this condition is left unchecked and the body is revved up further, the performance gradually declines and also, the person’s health degenerates.

During these troubled times in the economy — layoffs and recession — stress hormones can play havoc with your system and result in headaches, breakouts, stiff neck, fatigue, weight gain and bloating. As said earlier, stress has also been linked to mental, emotional and physical illnesses. Thus, it is important to reduce stress to maintain overall health.

Here are a few simple stress releasing and energizing exercises for your mind, body and spirit that will help relieve stress and promote a sense of well-being…

• During stressful situations, our breathing takes a blow. This can lead to anxiety, muscle tension, and headaches. A simple deep breathing exercise done for a couple of minutes several times a day can relieve stress. (more…)

How many of us have issues with weight ? Hmmm… actually, the number increases day by day. And how many of us know that fruits actually contribute a lot to weight loss ? I guess, the answer would be everyone.

But again, fruits not only help in weight loss, they give us good health. Every fruit is meant to cure a problem present in our body. Did you know that the proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” can be substituted with “A guava a day keeps the doctor away” ? Yes, guava is equally healthy as the apple, but people feel that it leads to cold and flu. Well, just to gain some more knowledge about the real use, and to get rid of your myths about fruits, read on and stay fit and healthy…

Apples :

Apples provide Vitamins- A and C, and are very high in carbohydrates. They are also an excellent source of cellulose. Apples help to keep your heart healthy and improve the capacity of the lungs. They also prevent constipation and block diarrhea. This fruit also keeps joints in a good condition. Apple skin contains more than half of Vitamin C and two-thirds of the fiber content present in apples. Apples do not contain fat, sodium, cholesterol, which makes them a lot more healthier. (more…)

Smoking is quite hard to give up because the tobacco in the cigars contain nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance. Like heroin and other addictive drugs, both our body and our mind quickly become so used to this nicotine substance present in cigarettes that a person who is into this habit, has to have it at regular intervals to feel normal.

People start to smoke for a variety of reasons. Some, especially teenagers, think that smoking is really cool and start off with this habit and some, just by looking at their friends and family members. Smokers develop wrinkles, yellow teeth, they lose bone density, which increases the risk of osteoporosis. Smokers also tend to be less active when compared to non-smokers because smoking greatly affects the lungs. Smoking can also cause fertility problems and can impact sexual health both in men and women.

Deciding how to quit smoking is one of the best decisions you can possibly take and a difficult choice to cope with. Here are some of the ways to quit smoking and remain smoke free… (more…)