Refreshing Mint Lemonade Recipe


In summer days and winter dryness nothing quenches the thirst and replenishes your system but a nice big glass of Mint Lemonade.

Rather than purchasing a sugar loaded lemonade drink I opted to try to recreate a healthier version of it at home. My recipe is very simple and easy to make. It is not only delicious to your taste buds but mint lemonade is full of nutrition as well. Mint aids digestion, reduces halitosis, helps in female sterility and its oil is full of good antiseptics for the face and even the nipples of breastfeeding moms. Its smell alone is a treat for the senses. Lemon juice also aids indigestion, is a useful treatment for kidney stones and helps break fever among many other benefits.

Here is my recipe below. Try it out and Enjoy ☺

Ingredients:

Juice of 2 lemons

10 Liquid Stevia Drops

Ice and Water

Directions:

In a blender, put all the ingredients. Blend, pour into a cup and enjoy. It’s that simple.  

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Here is also a longer list of benefits associated with Mint and lemon Juice.

Mint

  • Aids in digestion
  • Remedy for nausea and headache
  • Mint aroma also effective in clearing up congestion and aids respiratory issues and coughs
  • Mint oil aids in decreasing nipple cracks and pain for breastfeeding moms
  • Mint essential oil helps relax the muscles and ease a fatigued body
  • Mint juice is a natural skin cleanser
  • Mint aids in weight loss because it stimulates digestive enzymes to uses up more fat which in turn makes you slimmer
  • Eating a few mint leaves is a natural mouth freshner

Lemon

  • Lemon juice helps in digestion and constipation
  • Lemon juice can treat a cold, flu or fever
  • Lemon juice can rid you of dental pain
  • Lemon juice applied on the head can rid you from dandruff and hair loss
  • Lemon juice is also a natural cleanser
  • Lemon juice applied on old burn scars will reduce their appearance
  • Lemon juice can stop internal bleeding
  • Lemon juice, warm water and honey is a simple recipe for weigh reduction
  • Lemon juice helps flush out bacteria from the body and aids in relieving arthritis and foot aches
  • Lemon juice eases pain of sunburn and bee stings

 

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Rasha Nasser Khalil

Resources

Health Benefits of Mint (https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-mint.html)

Health Benefits of Lemon (https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-lemon.html)

 

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Guest Blog: The Positive and Negative Sides of Dependence and Interdependence


by Kelly Everson

Recently, people have been becoming increasingly interested in discussing the fine line between the two terms of dependence and interdependence. The target of these discussions and debates are to point out the ups and downs of each term; also to understand how to better utilize them for a balanced life and a more balanced relationship amongst people.

What do dependence and interdependence mean?

The term dependence is basically when someone relies on something or someone to thrive, or simply to survive. In fact, at some point in all people’s lives, being dependent on others is just normal, and even essential, to survive in this complex world. As a child, for example, one is totally dependent on his/her parents, who help their kids acquire the necessary skills to interact with others and, most importantly, to develop the skills needed to be self-sufficient human beings. Therefore, without firstly being dependent on someone or something, there can be no chance to later become independent or interdependent.

On the other hand, interdependence occurs when two or more people rely on each other to achieve mutual benefits. This is a relationship based on the concept of living and working together hand-in-hand to develop a situation in which both parties offer a means of assistance to strive together.

Commonalities and differences:

Both terms, however, have similar and different attributes.  To know these similarities and differences is to know where to draw the line when it comes to answering the question “To be or not to be?” and to determine which one of these answers is better.

Similarities:

The distinct shared value of the two terms is the very word “dependence” as both strive to function in the existence of someone else; whether it’s as an individual or more than one person and whether it’s a one-sided total reliance or mutual reliance. Another similarity lies with the reason behind the act of dependence, which is to succeed as individuals.

Differences:

Here are the main differences between dependence and interdependence:

While “dependence” involves one person who is dependent on another person or on a number of persons, “interdependence” involves two or more people who depend on one another.

“Dependence” is a one-sided relationship where one person takes the whole advantage of others, whereas “interdependence” is a mutually beneficial relationship which involves two or more parties.

“Dependence” indicates a total reliance on others. On the other hand, “interdependence” indicates a partial reliance on each other where each party offers equal benefits.

The ups and downs

Just as there are advantages of each, there are also disadvantages of being dependent or interdependent.

Advantages and disadvantages of dependence

At one stage in anyone’s life, being dependent on others isn’t necessary a negative thing; on the contrary, it might be necessary in order to take the right steps towards life’s goals. This means putting an unwavering trust in others’ hands, which is not always as easily done as spoken. Trusting others is an attribute that not everyone has and it sometimes requires taking courses or certain measures to develop this trust. Depending on others thus requires trusting that the results would be as desired, but at the same time continuing this trust even if the results aren’t as expected.

However, too much dependence is negative when it becomes a destructive force in one’s life. When someone turns into being over-dependent, he/she can no longer function well as an individual and wouldn’t have what it takes to survive alone. At the same time, over-dependence, when prolonged, can destroy the relationship between the dependent and his/her supporters because they would feel used.

Advantages and disadvantages of interdependence

Interdependence is positive when it highlights a social perspective. It enables people to interact, work, and live together while bringing about mutual interest for all. Society strives on such interaction and improves relationships amongst people. It is also important for a couple’s relationship that they support one another for the benefit of their family well-being.

Just like too much dependence, over-interdependent relationships have risks of their own. They can risk the person’s individuality aspects which are vital for survival. Because interdependence interaction is amongst people, it is highly influenced by the moods, actions, and reactions of others. For example, marriages can be subject to divorce at any period of couple’s life; if the couples are too interdependent, their chances of survival after the divorce takes place are slim and they would need to be rehabilitated as separate individuals.

The best approach is the positive approach

There are no definite positive or negative sides to dependence and interdependence. The trick here is to know where to draw the line to ensure that one is not completely drawn into one of the two extremes. Taking the positive aspects from each perspective is the best approach. This means maintaining one’s originality while living in harmony side-by-side and bringing out the best in both approaches.

References:

http://www.addictionhope.com/mood-disorder/depression/how-common-are-co-occurring-disorders-statistics

https://www.glozine.com/lifestyle/relationships

 

How Microsoft made enemies in less than two hours at the windows 10 Event?


1- close to literally or holographically Microsoft pissed on Google glass with its #HoloLens, hence sending them back to their textbooks to relearn the #alphabet.

2- Microsoft introduced #SurfaceBook to outperform the top performing Mac Book, and it’s still at the surface as the name has it. What if they go deeper?

3- after dropping Nokia, Lumia evolved into into half phone half desktop, under the pretext of continuum or what I would like to call metamorphosis. It’s like watching terminator all over again.

4- needles to say, Microsoft has finally invited itself to its own party hence becoming the first party hardware manufacturer, instead of relying on third party ones.

From what I’m seeing it appears that Microsft  has has told almost everyone, “Tag, you’re it” or perhaps “Catch me if you can”.

Guest Blog: How Advanced Health Management Tools act as a Boon for Patients?


by Kelly Everson

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Advanced health management tools refer to an electronic system that specializes in keeping medical health records. Its development was ignited by loss of focus when handling large volumes of papers, charts and files. With the help of this system, doctors are able to coordinate large support staff, manage complex business matters, and compile medical and billing information for patients. In addition, the system helps in dealing with regulatory and compliance issues.

 

Advanced health management tools come with the following benefits for patients:

1 Improved Quality of Medical Care

Advanced health management tools have far-reaching capabilities that are helpful in improving the quality of medical care for patients. Every person can get access to complete knowledge based health information including doctors’ location and experience. This means that patients are now in a better position to find the right medical professionals who can be helpful in addressing their medical problems at ease. The tools also help health professionals to discuss patients’ issues to come up with the best treatment approaches.

2 Decreased Medical Cost

With the help of technology advancement, doctors are capable of gathering every health data about a patient, and thus the ease of access to information promotes cost-effective testing and treatment services. With these tools, patients can receive appointments with medical professionals without having to make trips to physical locations and incurring commuting expenses. Patient’s recommendations and prescription can also be made virtually.

3 Easier Personal Data Access

In reference to Gary Hamilton, president and the founder of InteliChart, advanced health management tools will enable patients to easily access their personal data from an aggregated portal. This will give them an opportunity to utilize a single portal in connecting with all their health care providers and hospitals. Hamilton states that an aggregated repository is very crucial for organizations because it facilitates the next proceedings like care coordination and population health management. Patients will also interact with the aggregated portal to see one medication list and one appointment list from their providers using various vendors.

4 Easier Access to Medical Care

Patients will be in a position to request refills and schedule for appointments using the aggregated list. In addition, patients are more likely to remain engaged when they get a chance to interact with crucial information from doctors using a single portal instead of a separate portal for every health care provider and a different hospital. After initiating communication or requests through the portal, patients will be automatically routed to the appropriate provider, hospital, practice. They will be able to renew medication, undergo tests and schedule appointments with the click of a button. The next generation portals will have the ability to streamline communication by automatically routing requests to the most suitable staff.

5 Easier Sign-up Methodology

There are few practices that have the resources required in creating a patient’s portal account for every patient. This has therefore made a rise in latest technology portals that allow patients to create account remotely from the comfort of their home or through mobile devices. This provides initial access to plan appointments and complete forms in any location. On receiving an authentication token from his/her practice, a patient will then have complete access to their profiles.

6 User-friendly Technology

According to Hamilton, patients can only adopt a technology that fits with their lifestyles. For instance, with the help of a mobile application, patients will be in a better position to access health information and maintain communication with their healthcare providers. This will ensure that the doctors are up-to-date with patient health information, and thus will give recommendations when necessary.

7 Warning Alerts

Advanced health management tools deliver unprecedented guidance of a patient’s health that is analyzed according to the most up-to-date, evidence based practices to enable improvement across the entire population. If you are in good health, you can receive continuous monitoring as well as alerts that promote current wellness to reduce your chances of developing chronic disease. You will be alerted on when to attend a routine screening and tests for preventive measures and healthy living. The tools can also promote adherence to guard against negative interactions with other prescribed medications.  If you have a chronic condition, such as heart disease, these tools will help you to find out whether you are using the most effective medication currently in use.

Conclusion

Advanced health management tools is a boon to patients as it will help the health care industry shift from volume to value by embracing technology that promote clinical excellence. This will go a long way in improving patient satisfaction while reducing the medical cost. By monitoring patients’ personal health status over time, these tools will support high-value medical assistance. They will also give employers a chance to offer personalized health and wellness interventions within the shortest time possible. By getting incorporated in mobile devices, advanced health management tools will enable patients to have access to relevant information in their fingertips.

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Author Bio

Kelly Everson is MA in English Literature and an American Author. Her work comprises of articles appearing or forthcoming in over a dozen health care websites covering beauty skin care, weight loss, diet and overall men’s & women’s health. When she’s not educating strangers with her writing, she’s most likely researching about new discoveries on global internet magazine health, fitness and beauty industry. You can see more of her work at ConsumerHealthDigest. Connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.

 

Guest Blog: Things You Don’t Know About Weight Loss


 

What is Weight loss?

Weight loss is a big problem that the majority of us face at one time or another. There is plenty of nonsense out there to keep you fooled for years. Here are some great tips and things that you didn’t know about weight loss.

The first thing that everyone should understand is, it is not easy. Nothing good ever comes easily. You have to work hard, and continue to be motivated to see it through until the end. There is no quick fix. There are plenty of weight loss pills that may work for the moment, but when you stop taking them the weight comes back. There are Detoxes that are just plain bad for you. Usually a detox consist of you eating one specific food or and outstandingly low daily caloric intake. Many of them have claims that you can lose up to 14 pounds in a week. That is just too fast. The benefit of these detoxes? If you need motivation and the only way to do it is the number on the scales than it may be a good option for you. It can be used as a great jump-start into a healthy diet plan.

Diet and Weight Loss

shutterstock_262624364When on a diet people think that they should just order a salad and it will be fine. Wrong! With any of your foods you have to look at what’s in it. Most people don’t know that salad dressings and the toppers that are on top of your helpful veggies are loaded with calories and fat. Two small tablespoons of ranch dressing comes in at around 200 calories! Be very careful about what you add to you foods. Mistakes like using too much oil while cooking will destroy your diet. Those small nibbles that you take off of your kids plate at dinner, or the small spoon of ice cream that you took out of the freezer late at night. Those are all calories, and they can add up fast. Keep the snacking to a minimum unless they are planned into your day.

There are plenty of people out there who eat close to nothing all day long. They weigh themselves at the end of the week and nothing. Not one pound. When you eat too few calories your body thinks that you are starving. Your body gets alarmed and flips a trigger that stores everything you eat. Starvation mode is considered anything under 1200 calories for most people. That is a dangerously low number when your body was used to consuming 2000 or more. It is extremely difficult to lose any weight when in starvation mode. Try cutting just a few hundred calories from your diet a day and see how it goes. Simple things like switching to diet soda or tea, or eating popcorn for a snack instead of potato chips.

Most people think that they have to deprive themselves when trying to lose weight. The truth is you can have almost anything you want. The goal is to eat healthy diets and try to take in very few grams of fat. If you have been good all week, go ahead and have a beer, or even that chocolate bar. It is important to count it into your daily calories. If you want that treat eat fewer calories at dinner, or exercise more so that it can fit into your lifestyle. While on weight watchers you can even have a whopper from burger king. Every once in a while taking in something that has a high amount of fat in it actually revs up your metabolism, diets and exercise both help to build metabolism. Your body thinks you’re about to burn it all off so in turn, it burns it all off.

Keeping your metabolism going is a very important thing when trying to lose weight. Try things like drinking green tea, which has been proven to burn belly fat. Drinking about 4 cups a day puts you at the right amount. Eating spicy foods and adding a bit of hot sauce to your meal can boost your metabolism as well. Grapefruit is another great example of something that actually burns fats.

Losing weight is hard. You can crack the code as long as you don’t fall for every piece of information out there. Do your research and find out what really works. Reaching your goals is not impossible when you are consistent.

References:

https://www.consumerhealthdigest.com/weight-loss/

https://www.glozine.com/technology/struggling-with-weight-loss-just-turn-your-phone-into-a-weight-loss-tool.html

 

Author Bio

Kelly Everson is an American author and having MA in English literature. After spending time as a writer in some of Health Industries best websites, she now works as an independent researcher and contributor for health information related website like Consumer Health Digest. In her spare time, she does research work regarding Beauty, Solvaderm skincare brand and Women Health, Fitness and overall health issues, which acts as a fuel to her passion of writing. When she is not researching or writing, you can find Kelly staying active, whether it be practicing yoga or taking swimming classes. Connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.

1st & 2nd Week Pregnancy: What Happens In These Weeks?


When I was pregnant with my first-born I went all out and about to educate myself about what happens each week during pregnancy. This helped me know what is happening to my body and at what stage my growing baby is at. It also helped me realize what vital nutrients I should be consuming to help him grow in optimal conditions.

Here is a video by the Consumer Health Digest Channel on YouTube that clearly explains what happens during the first two weeks of pregnancy.

Also here is the full series on YouTube for you to watch: Consumer Health Digest Pregnancy Week By Week Video Series

Enjoy 🙂

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Rasha Nasser Khalil

Fastest Way to Peel an Orange


This is my brother-in-law peeling an orange in a quick, easy and mess free way. The peel will always fall off and you will end up with a deliciously well peeled piece of citrusy fruit 🙂

Enjoy and share

Given (Prequel to Taken)


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After having seen the movies “Taken 1, 2 and 3,” I started thinking to myself: “how far can they go with the Taken Movies?” It seems that they have been doing a great job at the box office, and it appears people are enjoying those kinds of movies. Liam Neeson is a great actor and being in any movie really, changes the caliber of that movie. But the question remains, if there were to be a prequel to the taken movies, what would it be like? And what would it be called?  We all know there are no negative numbers in a movie’s title. If it was a comedy then we could perhaps entertain the idea but it’s not. For this reason, If I were to come up with a prequel for taken, I would use the name that a close friend of mine suggested “Given”.

The story will be about the young Liam Neeson character, early on in his life, recently married. One day he hears a knock on the door. His wife asks him to check it out, and like any normal tall person he opens the door without looking down. He thinks it’s a prank at first, until he hears the sound of a baby crying. He looks down and sees this cute baby in a basket with a note in it “this baby has been given to you” something like “tag, you’re it”.  Now we all know Neeson’s character; since he doesn’t appreciate things taken from him, he wouldn’t like things given to him either. So he researches the hand writing and discovers who the real parents are. He digs further and gets the cell phone number then calls them up and says: “Hey, I will find you, and I will give you this baby back”.

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Raghid Khalil

Guest Blog: Effective Exercises You Must Try to Fight Depression


I have been contacted by Kelly Everson, a contributing author from Consumer Health Digest. Kelly’s articles go hand in hand with cognitive dimensions visions and interests. I hope you enjoy the following article 🙂

Effective Exercises You Must Try to Fight Depression

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Exercise is the very thing to help decrease depression. This is because it lessens the symptoms of depression and depression as a disorder itself. Exercise does indeed work hard to release endorphins and to create a much happier mood overall for people. Therefore, it can work just as good as a drug can, without actually being a drug.

If you are feeling very depressed, it can prove to be a real battle, just to get up from the sofa can prove to be difficult. The very same can be said about doing some form of exercise. However, exercise is without a doubt, one of the very best things that an individual can do for his or her depression. This is because physical activity can make you feel a whole lot better. It is something that can also improve your mood big time and also help you to sleep good at night. There are numerous studies that have been done that do show the wonderful advantages that exercise does give to those with depression of all ages. There are studies that do clearly show that exercise can prove to be as much a successful form of treatment for depression as is medication.

Start off with a small exercise goal that is reachable and build from there

Exercise doesn’t have to be tremendously strenuous in order to help relieve depression. If anything, any type of activity that you do and enjoy, could very well turn out to assist in treating your depression. This is because it can boost your mood and rise up your energy levels naturally. It doesn’t matter if you walk around the block or go running or join a yoga class. If you feel way depressed. You should start out with a small exercise goal and build on to it from there. Just go for a short walk the first time. Your second walk should then be longer. Then go on to attaining higher exercise goals for yourself.

See Also: Success Stories That Will Change Your Mind on Depression

Get a form of exercise with social support attached

When you have social support for exercise. It is a big plus for those who do suffer from depression. This is because a lot of people will not exercise on their own. They need a bit of encouragement from a spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend, family member, or just a real good friend. This exercise partner can be there for the encouragement that the person does need to get their exercise regimen off to a good start and keep it that way. This exercise partner should be someone who is willing to help said person out and get him or her out for their daily exercise all the time. This is the only way that it can be done.

Get an exercise or workout you will like and enjoy

It doesn’t matter if you are depressed or not. If you don’t like a certain kind of exercise. You will not willingly do it. It is as simple as that. Therefore, you should endeavor to find, only a form of exercise that you strongly do like or believe that you could get to like with time. An exercise or workout that you do like not only brings one fun. It also brings them the like to want to engage in it regularly as their form of favorite physical fitness. So, with this said, if you do like bicycling. Do it. If you do like walking, do it. It is as easy as all that. You should also choose an exercise or workout program that is easy and convenient to you as well.

What are the physical benefits of exercise for the long term with depression and good health?

When you stay physically active. You are setting yourself up for lots of good health in the future. This is because medical professionals do always encourage people to remain active as much as possible. The physical benefits of exercise for the long term are this. Exercise makes sure that you do stay in good physical condition and to be able to fight off chances of disease. Exercise also allows one to de-stress and this distressing process is very good for the mind and body. When your body feels better. The mind also feels better to.

Can regular exercise and depression supplements work together to control depression?

Exercise in itself, is truly, a great way to treat the symptoms of depression. However, if one does want to take a depression supplement, and do regular exercise along with it. The end result could be that it may successfully control his or her depression. Nonetheless, it must be highly advised, that you should never use any form of herbal remedy, dietary supplement, or depression supplements to treat your depression. You should first discuss it with your medical care expert first.

Conclusion

Exercise is truly indeed one of the most potent of all natural medications to fight depression. There is a body of growing research to assert this claim. Any type of exercise can qualify to work. This is because the exercise itself does keep the person focused on being engaged in activity and this is what takes the mind off of the depression or anxiety itself.

About the Author

Kelly Everson (@kellyeverson12) is an American author and MA in English literature. She is a health article writer who has written numerous articles/online journals on stretch marks, pregnancy, sleep disorders, female health and joint pain problems. She is also passionate about health, beauty and fitness. She is contributing to Consumer Health Digest from 2011. Examiner from 2013, Epochtimes & Healthline from 2014

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