eat to cure..

HEADACHE? EAT FISH! Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.

HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT! Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.

TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA! Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery
walls with regular doses of tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps
the pounds from invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!

INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY! Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.

ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!! Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial
tubes. (when I was young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our
chest, helped the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).

ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!! Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually
prevent arthritis. (fish has omega oils, good for our immune system)

UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!!!!! Bananas will settle an upset
stomach. Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.

BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! High-acid cranberry
juice controls harmful bacteria.

BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!! Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be
prevented by the manganese in pineapple.

PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!! Women can ward off the
effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue.

MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS! Oysters help improve your mental
functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.

COLDS? EAT GARLIC! Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic
lowers cholesterol, too.)

COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!! A substance similar to that found in the cough
syrups is found in hot red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can
irritate your tummy.

BREAST CANCER? EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage Helps to maintain estrogen
at healthy levels.

LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!! A good
antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange
vegetables.

ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!! Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal
both gastric and duodenal ulcers.

DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES! Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and
eat it to cure this condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)

CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO ! Mono unsaturated fat in avocados
lowers cholesterol. HIGH BLOOD

PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!! Olive oil has been shown to lower
blood pressure. Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.

BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!! The
chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.
Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin
E &fiber. Its Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.


Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low
Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the
activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer,
heart attack & stroke.

Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant
power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer causing, blood
vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is good for you..they're high
in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us young.........blueberries are the best
and very versatile in the health field........they get rid of all the free-radicals
that invade our bodies)

Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds
away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen
the risk of colon cancer.

Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also
packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system.
They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other
nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also
has natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy,
protecting our skin from those darn suv rays)

Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for
their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps prevent
constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes.
(also good for gas and indigestion) Tomatoes are very good as a preventative
measure for men, keeps those prostrate problems from invading their bodies.

Because you luv me..

For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you
I'll be forever thankful baby
You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through through it all


You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me


You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand I could touch the sky
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach
You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love I had it all
I'm grateful for each day you gave me
Maybe I don't know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because I was loved by you


You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me


You were always there for me
The tender wind that carried me
A light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration
Through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you


You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me


I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

10 things we waste :

1. Our Knowledge: Wasted by not taking action with it.

2. Our Actions: Wasted by committing them without sincerity.

3. Our Wealth: Wasted by using on things that will not bring us

ajr (reward from Allah). We waste our money, our status, our

authority, on things which have no benefit in this life or in

akhirah (hereafter).

4. Our Hearts: Wasted because they are empty from the love of

Allah, and the feeling of longing to go to Him, and a feeling of

peace and contentment. In it's place, our hearts are filled with

something or someone else.

5. Our Bodies: Wasted because we don't use them in ibadah

(worship) and service of Allah.

6. Our Love: Our emotional love is misdirected, not towards

Allah, but towards something/someone else.

7. Our Time: Wasted, not used properly, to compensate for

that which has passed, by doing what is righteous to make up

for past deeds.

8. Our Intellect: Wasted on things that are not beneficial,

that are detrimental to society and the individual, not in

contemplation or reflection.

9. Our Service: Wasted in service of someone who will not

bring us closer to Allah, or benefit in dunyaa(this world).

10. Our Dhikr (Remembrence of Allah): Wasted,

because it does not effect us or our hearts.

great yoga..

Interestingly, for the millions of people enrolled in yoga classes,
the Islamic form of prayer has provided Muslims for fourteen
centuries with some of yoga’s same (and even superior) benefits.
This simple form of “yoga” offers physical, mental, and spiritual
benefits five times a day as Muslims assume certain positions
while reciting Qur’an and athkar (remembrances).

If you’re interested, read further…

The Muslim prayer has five positions, and they all have a
corresponding relationship with our spiritual and mental well
being, according to modern scientific research.

The Takbir and Al Qiyyam (mountain pose in Yoga) - found to
improve posture, balance, and self-awareness. Normalizes
blood pressure, breathing, thus providing many benefits to
asthma heart patients.

Placement of hands on the chest during the Qiyyam position
- activates the nerve pathway, which directs our awareness
of self in the world and controls the health of the muscular
system, skin, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and eyes.

When the hands are held open for du’a, they activate the heart
; center of the feelings of love, harmony, and peace, and to
control love and compassion. It also governs the health of
the heart, lungs, thymus, immune system, and circulatory
system.

When Muslims recite the Qur’an, old thoughts, feelings, fears
and guilt are released or healed, and blood pressure and stress
levels are reduced. Some specific sounds, in fact, correspond
to major organs in the body. Vibrations made when
pronouncing the long vowels, 'A', 'E' and 'U,' stimulated the
heart, lungs, and the thyroid, pineal, pituitary, and adrenal
glands.

The position of Ruku (forward bend) stretches the muscles
of the lower back, thighs, legs and calves, and allows blood
to be pumped down into the upper torso. It tones the
muscles of the stomach, abdomen, and kidneys. Forming a
right angle allows the stomach muscles to develop, and
prevents flabbiness in the mid-section.

It also promotes a greater flow of blood into the upper regions
of body – particularly to the head, eyes, ears, nose, brain,
and lungs – allowing mental toxins to be released.

The Sujud - activates the person’s spiritual connection with
the universe around them and their enthusiasm for spiritual
pursuits. This nerve pathway is also correlated to the health
of the brain, nervous system, and pineal gland. Controls basic
human survival instincts and provides essential grounding.
This helps to develop levelheaded and positive thinking along
with a highly motivated view of life, and maintains the health
of the lymph and skeletal systems, the prostate, bladder, and
the adrenal glands.

The position of Al Qaadah) -(Thunderbolt Pose in yoga), which
firms the toes, knees, thighs, and legs. good for those prone to
excessive sleep, and those who like to keep long hours.
Furthermore, this position assists in speedy digestion,
aids the detoxification of the liver, and stimulates peristaltic
action in the large intestine.

Last, but not least, the by turning the head towards first the
right and then the left shoulder in the closing of the prayer -
This nerve path is linked to the throat, neck, arms, hands,
bronchials, and hearing – effecting individual creativity and
communication.

How much water do you need a day?

	Water is an important structural component of skin cartilage, tissues and organs. For human beings, every part of the body is dependent on water. Our body comprises about 75% water: the brain has 85%, blood is 90%, muscles are 75%, kidney is 82% and bones are 22% water. The functions of our glands and organs will eventually deteriorate if they are not nourished with good, clean water.
	The average adult loses about 2.5 litres water daily through perspiration, breathing and elimination. Symptoms of the body's deterioration begins to appear when the body loses 5% of its total water volume. In a healthy adult, this is seen as fatigue and general discomfort, whereas for an infant, it can be dehydrating. In an elderly person, a 5% water loss causes the body chemistry to become abnormal, especially if the percentage of electrolytes is overbalanced with sodium.One can usually see symptoms of aging, such as wrinkles, lethargy and even disorientation. Continuous water loss over time will speed up aging as well as increase risks of diseases.
	If your body is not sufficiently hydrated, the cells will draw water from your bloodstream, which will make your heart work harder. At the same time, the kidneys cannot purify blood effectively. When this happens, some of the kidney's workload is passed on to the liver and other organs, which may cause them to be severely stressed. Additionally, you may develop a number of minor health conditions such as constipation, dry and itchy skin, acne, nosebleeds, urinary tract infection, coughs, sneezing, sinus pressure, and headaches.
	So, how much water is enough for you? The minimum amount of water you need depends on your body weight. A more accurate calculation, is to drink an ounce of water for every two pounds of body weight.
		Here is the calculation for your minimum water need per day
			Your weight	50	kg
			Requirement	1650	ml
	YOU NEED TO DRINK THIS AMOUNT OF WATER PER DAY						1.65	liters