VALE-TINE GIFT

she says she doesn’t care about
Valentine’s Day? Regardless, don’t
show up empty handed.
Well, well, gentlemen, it’s that time of
year where your choice in gift means
everything. Okay, maybe not
everything. But no matter how much
she claims not to care, you should
not, under any circumstances, go
halfheartedly into Valentine’s Day.
It’s all or nothing, you guys.
First and foremost: Avoid the flowers
and chocolates. You don’t want to be
that guy. You want to display some
individuality. You want to show her
that you really know her. And if you
can do all of that and get her
something you can enjoy and indulge
in too? Well, that would be a
homerun. This day should be about
the two of you—together. So double
your pleasure with these Valentine’s
Day gifts for her…that you’ll love too.
1. Adult toy box. There are so many
perks about being an adult that to
list them all would be exhausting. But
one such extra special perk about
being a grownup is a toy box full of
goodies that provide lots of grownup
fun. From vibrators to edible
lubricants to maybe some handcuffs
and a paddle for a spank or two, an
adult toy box for her means hours
and hours of fun for both of you. Let
your imagination run wild with all the
accessories you can possibly stuff
into one box!
2. Dance class. Two left feet? Don’t
sweat it. If you can let yourself go
enough to be silly, slightly
embarrassed and carefree, both you
and she can truly enjoy a dance class
together. Try something of the Latin
persuasion—like body-grinding Salsa
—and you’ll both be burning up
inside if you’re stumbling to get the
steps right.
3. Cooking class for couples. You love
to eat. She loves to eat. It’s a shared
pleasure! And unless you’re a
professional, everyone can benefit
from some culinary education. Find a
local class that offers lessons for two,
and get your hands dirty together.
Then practice your culinary skills at
home; Preparing meals and eating
them together can be a very sensual
act. Tantalizing her tongue and lips
with deliciousness is practically
foreplay. When it comes time for
dessert, that’s when you can get
really creative—and make it a doubly
happy ending (wink, wink).
4. Fantasy dress-up kit. If you and
your gal are no strangers to lingerie,
then it might be time to take it step
further with a kit of fantasies. What’s
her fantasy? Perhaps you and she
have wanted to play doctor and
nurse, or French maid and big, bad,
demanding boss. I mean, we all have
dreamed up those scenarios at some
point, haven’t we? All this gift takes is
a trip to a costume store to pick up
the essential pieces that will make the
dress-up kit for her a winning gift of
pure er*ticism.
5. A hotel room for the night.
Nothing says romance like getting
away for the night. New surroundings
are a delight on all the senses: the
feel of the 500-thread count sheets,
the sounds of the city below (or the
absence of sound in the woods
outside), and the sight of excitement
in her eyes when she sees that
you’ve done the room up right for
the special day. Go ahead and cover
the bed in rose petals—go full-cliché!
Making love on a bed of roses is so
bucket list-worthy.
6. Sexy ‘Truth or Dare’. An evening of
dirty games, if taken nice and slow, is
a deliriously wonderful way to get you
both in the mood. Without getting
too explicit, because you want to
leave the really dirty stuff for after
the game, brainstorm a series of
truths and dares for you and your
partner to answer and act out.
Between the verbal communication
and the naughty behavior, the
intimacy will be so intense that you’ll
have to do everything in your power
not to explode.

VALE-TINE GIFT

she says she doesn’t care about
Valentine’s Day? Regardless, don’t
show up empty handed.
Well, well, gentlemen, it’s that time of
year where your choice in gift means
everything. Okay, maybe not
everything. But no matter how much
she claims not to care, you should
not, under any circumstances, go
halfheartedly into Valentine’s Day.
It’s all or nothing, you guys.
First and foremost: Avoid the flowers
and chocolates. You don’t want to be
that guy. You want to display some
individuality. You want to show her
that you really know her. And if you
can do all of that and get her
something you can enjoy and indulge
in too? Well, that would be a
homerun. This day should be about
the two of you—together. So double
your pleasure with these Valentine’s
Day gifts for her…that you’ll love too.
1. Adult toy box. There are so many
perks about being an adult that to
list them all would be exhausting. But
one such extra special perk about
being a grownup is a toy box full of
goodies that provide lots of grownup
fun. From vibrators to edible
lubricants to maybe some handcuffs
and a paddle for a spank or two, an
adult toy box for her means hours
and hours of fun for both of you. Let
your imagination run wild with all the
accessories you can possibly stuff
into one box!
2. Dance class. Two left feet? Don’t
sweat it. If you can let yourself go
enough to be silly, slightly
embarrassed and carefree, both you
and she can truly enjoy a dance class
together. Try something of the Latin
persuasion—like body-grinding Salsa
—and you’ll both be burning up
inside if you’re stumbling to get the
steps right.
3. Cooking class for couples. You love
to eat. She loves to eat. It’s a shared
pleasure! And unless you’re a
professional, everyone can benefit
from some culinary education. Find a
local class that offers lessons for two,
and get your hands dirty together.
Then practice your culinary skills at
home; Preparing meals and eating
them together can be a very sensual
act. Tantalizing her tongue and lips
with deliciousness is practically
foreplay. When it comes time for
dessert, that’s when you can get
really creative—and make it a doubly
happy ending (wink, wink).
4. Fantasy dress-up kit. If you and
your gal are no strangers to lingerie,
then it might be time to take it step
further with a kit of fantasies. What’s
her fantasy? Perhaps you and she
have wanted to play doctor and
nurse, or French maid and big, bad,
demanding boss. I mean, we all have
dreamed up those scenarios at some
point, haven’t we? All this gift takes is
a trip to a costume store to pick up
the essential pieces that will make the
dress-up kit for her a winning gift of
pure er*ticism.
5. A hotel room for the night.
Nothing says romance like getting
away for the night. New surroundings
are a delight on all the senses: the
feel of the 500-thread count sheets,
the sounds of the city below (or the
absence of sound in the woods
outside), and the sight of excitement
in her eyes when she sees that
you’ve done the room up right for
the special day. Go ahead and cover
the bed in rose petals—go full-cliché!
Making love on a bed of roses is so
bucket list-worthy.
6. Sexy ‘Truth or Dare’. An evening of
dirty games, if taken nice and slow, is
a deliriously wonderful way to get you
both in the mood. Without getting
too explicit, because you want to
leave the really dirty stuff for after
the game, brainstorm a series of
truths and dares for you and your
partner to answer and act out.
Between the verbal communication
and the naughty behavior, the
intimacy will be so intense that you’ll
have to do everything in your power
not to explode.

READ A TOUCHING STORY FROM A WOMAN.

Must READ **Cruel world indeed**TRUE STORY ( Mrs Rebecca narrates)17/01/13 will remain an unforgettable memory in my life..likeevery other nights, I went to bed and said good nyt to my Son(22yrs) and my daughter (18yrs) and we all slept.At about 3:55am on the above date, unknown gunmen brokeinto our apartments to rob but unfortunately there wasnothing they could lay hand on. they asked my son to get uppointing gun @ him and asked my daughter to lie facing theceline and she did as they told her.Shockingly they asked my son to have sex with his sister rightin front of them and that if they r not impress, He will extendthat generosity to His mother (Me)that they are not in themood for rape..that this the price we will pay else he will be adead person...He was shocked and after a while He asked them to shoothim that he cannot do it that even if he do it and they leave,that he will take his life in less than a day cos he can't livewith such memory. They got angryand one asked the other toshoot him lets go and He randomly shot my son and he fell inthe pool of his own blood and they left...All I knew is that He was alive till we got to the hospital andafter several hours of medics on him,He went into COMA and to this day He hasn't said a word yetjust breathing..Collins, I don't want to lose my only Son.. My daughter has been crying since that incidence.Please pray so that my only son will come back alive for me because am just a widow and they are what I have always livedfor...My Hope is in God.
   Jerryinspire-so many ways difficult situations come our way,your son made a very right,do not cry his sacrifice will lead him through the realm of death.

CARE

TODAY'S LIFE LESSON:
A mouse looked through the crack in the wall
to see the farmer and
his wife open a package.'
“What food might this contain?” the mouse
wondered. He was
devastated to discover it was a mousetrap.
Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse
proclaimed the warning: “There
is mousetrap in the house! There is a
mousetrap in the house!”
The chicken clucked and scratched, raised her
head and said “Mr.
Mouse, I can tell this is a grave concern to you,
but it is of no
consequence to me. I cannot be bothered by
it.”
The mouse turned to the pig and told him
“There is a mousetrap in
the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!”
The pig sympathized,
but said “I am so very sorry, Mr. Mouse, but
there is nothing I can do
about it but pray. Be assured you are in my
prayers.”
The mouse turned to the cow and said “There is
a mousetrap in the
house! There is a Mousetrap in the house!” The
cow said “Wow, Mr.
Mouse. I’m sorry for you, but it’s no skin off
my nose.”
o, the mouse returned to the house, head down
and dejected, to face
the farmer’s mousetrap alone.
That very night a sound was heard throughout
the house – like the
sound of a mousetrap catching its prey. The
farmer’s wife rushed to
see what was caught. In the darkness, she did
not see it was a
venomous snake whose tail the trap had
caught. The snake bit the
farmer’s wife.
The farmer rushed her to the hospital and she
returned home with a
fever.
Everyone knows you treat a fever with fresh
chicken soup, so the
farmer took his hatchet to the farmyard for the
soup’s main
ingredient.
But his wife’s sickness continued,so friends and
neighbors came to
sit with her around the clock. To feed them,
the farmer butchered the
pig. The farmer’s wife did not get well; she
died. So many! people
came for her funeral, the farmer had the cow
slaughtered to provide
enough meat for all of them.
The mouse looked upon it all from his crack in
the wall with great
sadness.
So, the next time you hear someone is facing a
problem and think it
doesn’t concern you, remember: when one of
us is threatened, we are
all at risk. We are all involved in this journey
called life.

INSPIRING STORY.

*PLEASE READ**
One day a young lady was driving
along with her father.
They came upon a storm, and the young lady
asked
her father, What should I do?"He said "keep
driving".
Cars began to pull
over to the side, the storm was getting worse.
"What should I do." The young
lady asked? "Keep driving,"
her father replied.
On up a few feet, she noticed that
eighteen wheelers were also pulling
over.
She told her dad, "I must pull over, I can
barely
see
ahead. It is terrible, and everyone is pulling
over!"
Her father told her, "Don't give up,
just keep driving!"
Now the storm was terrible, but
she never stopped driving, and soon
she could see a little more clearly. After
a couple of miles she was again on
dry land, and the sun came out.
Her father said, "Now you can pull
over and get out."
She said "But why now?"
He said "When you get out,look
back at all the people that gave up and are
still in the storm, because you
never
gave up your storm is now over.
This is a testimony for anyone who is
going through "hard times".
Just because everyone else,even
the strongest, gives up.
You don't have to...if you keep going, soon
your
storm will be over and the sun will
shine upon your face again.
Because at the end of every tunnel,comes light.

WAtCh!!

THREE THREE
There are 3 things in life dat
can destroy a
person:
* Anger
* Hatred
* Pride
There are 3 things in life dat
U shud neva miss:
* Faith
* Love
* Hope
There are 3 things in life dat
are most valuable:
* Humility
* Sincerity
* Friendship
There are 3 things in life dat
makes a
person:
* Respect
* Commitment
* Value
I ask God for these 3 things
in your life:
* To bless U
* To guide U
* To always protect U..
There is one thing that is
difficult for people to archieve,and what is it?????

THING YOU LEARNT IN SCHOOL,YOU COULD STILL APPLY IN MARRIAGES.

Coming up with a plan is a life lesson in general. But it also applies so well to marriage specifically. Did you come up with a plan before you were married?Chances are, you had a plan and even some learned lessons about marriage long before you ever walked down the aisle. Chances are, you learned a lot of lessons about marriage when you were in pre-school.Here are 10 lessons you probably learned in pre-school about marriage.1. Have patience. You can’t always get what you want, whenever you want it. Sometimes you have to wait your turn. In marriage, your patience is strengthened because it’s no longer just about you. It can’talways be your way or the highway.Marriage will test your patience over and over again.In marriage, you have to embrace imperfection. There will be plenty of messes along the way, but it can always be cleaned up when working together as a team.2. You Don’t Have to Be Perfect. In pre-school, we learn that it’s ok to color outside of the lines, and that it’s okay to make a mess as long as we clean it up. In marriage, you have to embrace imperfection. There will be plenty of messes along the way, but it can always be cleaned up when working together as a team.3. Be truthful. In pre-school, we aretaught the importance of telling thetruth. Lying can hurt other people. In marriage, being honest with each other is the only way to grow. Being truthful allows for a level of vulnerability that is key in any marriage.4. Unconditional love is everything. In pre-school we are taught not to judge, and to love others even when they are being unlovable. In marriage, we learn the true meaning of unconditional love because we know we are in it for the long haul. We know that we love our spouse in spite of (fill in the blank)…5. Understanding. In pre-school, weare taught to learn and understand that people are different and that’s okay. In marriage, we learn to understand and accept our differences with our spouse. Ratherthan trying to change the other person, we come to an understanding of why they are whothey are…and then we embrace it.6. Have fun. Life is all about having fun in pre-school. Every day is approached with new excitement and possibility. Having fun is a non-negotiable when it comes to marriage. You can’t take yourself too seriously. Marriage is an exciting adventure.7. Be kind. In pre-school we are taught to be kind to others. Being mean is not acceptable behavior. The same holds true in marriage. Even during disagreements, being kind is a must. It is essential to alsohaving mutual respect for each other.The great thing about marriage is that we have a partner to share ourchallenges with. We just have to remember to ask them for help when we need it.8. Have trust. Pre-school aged children have no doubt that their needs will be met. They don’t have a reason not to believe their parents when they say they’ll do something. Trust is an integral partof marriage. We have to learn to trust our spouse like our children trust us.9. Ask for help. Pre-school children understand (for the most part) when they need help, and they ask for it when they are challenged. The great thing about marriage is that we have a partner to share ourchallenges with. We just have to remember to ask them for help when we need it.10. Live in the present. Pre-school children live in the moment and are quick to forgive. They have no concept of past hurts or future anxiety. In marriage, we have to learn to forgive over and over again…like we’re back in pre-school. We can’t dwell on past hurts or mistakes. Instead, we haveto enjoy the here and now.

NOURISH

Apple cider vinegar — particularly the raw, organic, unfiltered kind — is one of those undiscovered natural remedies. Some people call it magical, and say thatregularly incorporating a small amount of the vinegar into your diet can result in copious health and beauty benefits. Some also use it topically on their skin to reap its benefits.As apple cider vinegar is a natural substance, many feel better about ingesting it than manufactured chemicals, but of course, itmust be done in moderation. While ACV hasgreat benefits, it is an acid — all vinegars are. Consume no more than a few teaspoons per day, and never drink it without diluting it with water or juice.Here are some of the beauty benefits we’ve found:Clear skin problems and stop acne. The acidity in the vinegar will dry out the blemish allowing new, healthy skin to take its place.Regulate the pH of your face: mix 1 part ACV with 2 parts water and use as a toner using a cotton ball and lightly blotting around t-zone (forehead, nose, andchin).Soothe a sunburn: add 1 cup ACV to your bath, and soak for 10 minutesGive your hair body and shine: after you shampoo, apply 1/2 tablespoon ACV mixed with 1 cup of water, then rinse.Encourage hair growth: ACV will stimulate hair follicles, and can also treat dandruff and an itchy scalp.Give yourself an at-home pedicure by soaking your feet in equal parts warm water and ACV. Its anti-fungal properties will keep your feet healthy, soft, and clean.Help with varicose veins because of its high levels of vitamins, which will work to deter and reduce the veinsTarget age spots: mix 1 tablespoon orange juice with 2 tablespoons ACV to fade age spotsIn addition, ACV has many health benefits since it’s high in potassium and malic acid. It can also:Lower cholesterol and blood pressureStop heartburnPromote proper digestionControl weight by breaking down fats so that your body can use them, rather than store themRegulates blood sugar (key for those with Diabetes), asit will lower glucose levels in your bloodFights sinus infections and sore throats by breaking down mucous

THE WORKING CLASS LADY

Women are taught to be independent
women, but not how to be wives and
mothers. And men are taught how to be
providers, but not how to be husbands
and fathers. Somewhere along the way, it
was supposed to just “click.” But we didn’t
realize that being successful in school and
a career require a completely different set
of skills than being in a relationship. Here
are a few tips to help bridge the gap!
1. Your accolades at work and school are
self-serving. Being in a relationship is
about serving someone else.
2. Being the BOSS in your career doesn’t
make you the BOSS of your relationship,
and your MASTERS degree doesn’t make
you a
3. MASTER of your mate. Marriage is a
partnership not dictatorship.
4. The same amount of time & effort you
invest in your career must be invested
into your mate and family as well.
5. Your career won’t always be the
priority…. your mate and family need to
be as well, and may sometimes trump that
career.
6. Ladies even if you have to be hard and
aggressive and assertive at work, your
man needs you to be soft, nurturing and
supportive at home. Be his place of peace
not war.
7. Your successes in your career don’t
make up for your failures at home.
8. Your manager doesn’t live with you,
your supervisor doesn’t s*x you, and your
CEO doesn’t cook or clean for you…. so
leave your frustration with them AT
WORK! Don’t take your anger out on your
mate.
Your children value your time way more
than your money.
9. The people at work love being with you
when you can do something for them, the
people at home just love being with you
period.
10. The same way you protect the “brand”
and image of your company… you should
protect the brand of your family. Every
decision you make represents them as
well.
The skills and mindset you used to become
successful in your education and your
career are great skills, but when you
decide to be in a relationship or marriage
you may just need to go back to school.
Having a Masters in business won’t help
you if you make F’s in communication
skills at home. Being a CEO at your
company won’t help you if you have no
training in compromise. Making six figures
wont help you if you are bankrupt in the
service of others department. Being a
leader in your company won’t help if you
can’t lead by example in your household.

I LOVE AFRICA,APPRECIATE YOU NATURAL

Meet Amanda Lepore, the transsexual

who has been tagged as ‘the most
expensive body on earth’.
The 46 years old blonde had a s*x change
operation from male to female when she
was 19, and ever since then, she has gone
under the knife for all sorts of extreme
plastic surgery procedures.
The busty party-girl has had three chest
augmentations, b*tt implants, multiple
nips and tucks, lip injections, fillers, nose
job, forehead life, botox and had her
hairline lowered; she even had her bottom
ribs broken to achieve a smaller waist and
a perfect hourglass statistics of 38-22-38.
Speaking on her s*x change procedure,
she described it as the most painful
procedure she has ever done.
She has however refused to disclose just
how much she has spent in total on all
her procedures, responding instead with
“There is a reason I am labelled ‘The Most
Expensive Body On Earth’”.

I LOVE AFRICA,APPRECIATE YOU NATURAL

Meet Amanda Lepore, the transsexual

who has been tagged as ‘the most
expensive body on earth’.
The 46 years old blonde had a s*x change
operation from male to female when she
was 19, and ever since then, she has gone
under the knife for all sorts of extreme
plastic surgery procedures.
The busty party-girl has had three chest
augmentations, b*tt implants, multiple
nips and tucks, lip injections, fillers, nose
job, forehead life, botox and had her
hairline lowered; she even had her bottom
ribs broken to achieve a smaller waist and
a perfect hourglass statistics of 38-22-38.
Speaking on her s*x change procedure,
she described it as the most painful
procedure she has ever done.
She has however refused to disclose just
how much she has spent in total on all
her procedures, responding instead with
“There is a reason I am labelled ‘The Most
Expensive Body On Earth’”.

20 WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SPOUSE LOVE

Have a minute? Make your marriage
better! Here are 20 quick ways to let your
spouse know you care.
It would be nice to make some grand
gesture each day to show your spouse
how much you care. However, our hectic
lives usually get in the way. Don’t let a
lack of time derail your efforts to keep
the romance alive. Here are 20 quick ways
to show your spouse he or she is still the
most important person in your world.
1. Write, “I love you,” in the steam on the
bathroom mirror.
2. Tuck a little love note on the steering
wheel of his car.
3. Buy her favorite candy bar the next
time you fill the car with gas.
4. Let him pick the TV show you watch
together.
5. Make her favorite dinner.
6. Give an extra long hug as he leaves the
house.
7. Send a sweet text message.
8. Pick a flower from the garden and lay
it on her pillow.
9. Entertain the kids so she can have a
distraction-free shower.
10. Send him an e-mail in the middle of
the day.
11. Offer a sincere compliment.
12. Give her a back massage at the end of
the day.
13. Leave Post-it notes around the house
saying things you love about him.
14. Let him sleep in on the weekend.
15. Write an old-fashioned love letter and
send it in the mail.
Pray for him.
16. Do a chore that she usually takes care
of.
17. Hold his hand as you’re walking
through the store.
18. Turn off the TV and ask her about her
day.
19. Turn on a song and slow dance in the
living room.
20. It’s simple to strengthen your
marriage a little every day. Even if you
only have a minute or two, take some time
out of your day and show a little love.
Your spouse will probably be surprised at
first, but making the first move can
change the entire tone of your household.
Pretty soon, these little gestures of love
will become habits for both you and your
spouse.

HEALTHY FOODS FOR THE BRAIN

The old maxim “You are what you eat,”
turns out to be true. New research on so-
called “brain foods” shows that some
chemicals in the foods we eat go right to
our brain cells. Sounds pretty powerful.
But can food really make us more
intelligent, give us smarter kids, improve
memory, help us think more clearly, and
maybe even forestall those so-called
“senior moments,” or worse, dementia?
The answer is a qualified “yes.” Although
no one “miracle” food is going to boost
your brain power instantly, make your kid
a genius, or cure Alzheimer’s, regularly
adding certain foods to your diet will help
you function at your personal best, both
physically and mentally, throughout your
lifetime.
1. Berries
Berries are full of memory-boosting
nutrients. Here’s how they work: When we
talk about getting “rusty” at certain tasks,
we may not be far off. Oxidation, the
process that causes metal to rust, can also
damage brain cells. This oxidative stress as
it’s called, plays a part in many diseases
associated with aging from dementia and
Alzheimer’s to Parkinson’s.
Getting beneficial anti-oxidative
compounds like vitamins C, E, beta-
carotene and other nutrients through food
may help prevent, or at least curtail, the
damage, because they can disarm
potentially cell-injuring free radicals
circulating throughout the system.
Research has shown that beneficial
chemicals called ellagatannis in
raspberries, strawberries and blueberries
are also found right in the hippocampus,
the brain’s memory control center. Talk
about a direct hit!
Blueberries also contain proanthocyanins,
which gravitate toward the striatum,
which is more closely related to spatial
memory. Scientists believe that that these
compounds may enhance the performance
of those parts of the brain, and indeed,
actual animal studies have substantiated
the evidence that they do improve
memory.
2. Cherries
Oxidation is not the only process
associated with diseases of aging.
Inflammation also plays a big role in
everything from heart disease to dementia.
Cherries are nature’s own little anti-
inflammatory pills. They contain Cox 2
inhibitors similar to those found in pain
medications such as Vioxx and Celebrex,
but they also contain compounds called
polyphenols that keep platelets in the
blood from clumping together, so they
don’t produce undesirable side effects—
like heart attacks and strokes—which are
risks associated with the manufactured
drugs. Isn’t Mother Nature clever?
3. That old adage about “an apple a day”
is right on target. Turns out that apples
contain a group of chemicals that could
protect the brain from the type of damage
that triggers neurodegenerative diseases
like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. One of
those compounds, a flavonoid called
quercetin, has been shown to protect the
brain from oxidative injury in animal
studies.
Other chemicals such as phenolic acids
and different flavonoids protect the apple
itself against damage by bacteria, viruses
and fungi—and if they protect the fruit,
just imagine what they can do for us!
Studies suggest that eating apples not only
may help reduce the risk of cancer, but
diminish the risk of neurodegenerative
disorders too.
4. Curry
Turmeric, the yellow spice found in many
curries, contains curcumin, which also has
powerful anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant properties. It may even prove
useful in treating Alzheimer’s; one study
showed a reduction in beta amyloid
deposits, the plaques associated with the
disease, in the brains of animals fed
curcumin-enhanced food. In another
study, elderly people who ate curry often
or very often did better on tests of mental
performance than those who never or
rarely ate curry.
5. egg
The egg has gotten bad press because of
its cholesterol-rich yoke and the
associations between dietary cholesterol
and heart disease. However, that same
yolk contains one of the most important
nutrients for building better brains:
choline.
Getting adequate amounts of choline,
especially early in life—during fetal
development and early childhood—may
help us learn more readily and also help
us retain what we learn. What’s more,
sufficient choline intake early on may give
us the mental building blocks we need to
help keep memory intact as we age.
Stay much away from liquor/hard drugs!

HEALTHY FOODS FOR THE BRAIN

The old maxim “You are what you eat,”
turns out to be true. New research on so-
called “brain foods” shows that some
chemicals in the foods we eat go right to
our brain cells. Sounds pretty powerful.
But can food really make us more
intelligent, give us smarter kids, improve
memory, help us think more clearly, and
maybe even forestall those so-called
“senior moments,” or worse, dementia?
The answer is a qualified “yes.” Although
no one “miracle” food is going to boost
your brain power instantly, make your kid
a genius, or cure Alzheimer’s, regularly
adding certain foods to your diet will help
you function at your personal best, both
physically and mentally, throughout your
lifetime.
1. Berries
Berries are full of memory-boosting
nutrients. Here’s how they work: When we
talk about getting “rusty” at certain tasks,
we may not be far off. Oxidation, the
process that causes metal to rust, can also
damage brain cells. This oxidative stress as
it’s called, plays a part in many diseases
associated with aging from dementia and
Alzheimer’s to Parkinson’s.
Getting beneficial anti-oxidative
compounds like vitamins C, E, beta-
carotene and other nutrients through food
may help prevent, or at least curtail, the
damage, because they can disarm
potentially cell-injuring free radicals
circulating throughout the system.
Research has shown that beneficial
chemicals called ellagatannis in
raspberries, strawberries and blueberries
are also found right in the hippocampus,
the brain’s memory control center. Talk
about a direct hit!
Blueberries also contain proanthocyanins,
which gravitate toward the striatum,
which is more closely related to spatial
memory. Scientists believe that that these
compounds may enhance the performance
of those parts of the brain, and indeed,
actual animal studies have substantiated
the evidence that they do improve
memory.
2. Cherries
Oxidation is not the only process
associated with diseases of aging.
Inflammation also plays a big role in
everything from heart disease to dementia.
Cherries are nature’s own little anti-
inflammatory pills. They contain Cox 2
inhibitors similar to those found in pain
medications such as Vioxx and Celebrex,
but they also contain compounds called
polyphenols that keep platelets in the
blood from clumping together, so they
don’t produce undesirable side effects—
like heart attacks and strokes—which are
risks associated with the manufactured
drugs. Isn’t Mother Nature clever?
3. That old adage about “an apple a day”
is right on target. Turns out that apples
contain a group of chemicals that could
protect the brain from the type of damage
that triggers neurodegenerative diseases
like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. One of
those compounds, a flavonoid called
quercetin, has been shown to protect the
brain from oxidative injury in animal
studies.
Other chemicals such as phenolic acids
and different flavonoids protect the apple
itself against damage by bacteria, viruses
and fungi—and if they protect the fruit,
just imagine what they can do for us!
Studies suggest that eating apples not only
may help reduce the risk of cancer, but
diminish the risk of neurodegenerative
disorders too.
4. Curry
Turmeric, the yellow spice found in many
curries, contains curcumin, which also has
powerful anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant properties. It may even prove
useful in treating Alzheimer’s; one study
showed a reduction in beta amyloid
deposits, the plaques associated with the
disease, in the brains of animals fed
curcumin-enhanced food. In another
study, elderly people who ate curry often
or very often did better on tests of mental
performance than those who never or
rarely ate curry.
5. egg
The egg has gotten bad press because of
its cholesterol-rich yoke and the
associations between dietary cholesterol
and heart disease. However, that same
yolk contains one of the most important
nutrients for building better brains:
choline.
Getting adequate amounts of choline,
especially early in life—during fetal
development and early childhood—may
help us learn more readily and also help
us retain what we learn. What’s more,
sufficient choline intake early on may give
us the mental building blocks we need to
help keep memory intact as we age.
Stay much away from liquor/hard drugs!

Tips

So often I hear women talk about the fact
that their husbands do not help around
the house and are oblivious to what they
do. Today I would like to submit to you
that although I do not live with Mr.
Perfect, I do recognize his positive traits
and it makes a difference. Far from trying
to bash my ladies, (because I am one!), I
feel that it is important to take the time
to acknowledge what you do for each
other. I have found that to look for ways
to ease each other’s lives throughout the
day and to recognize those good deeds is
a way to invest into a much sweeter life
together.
Ladies, think about this for a minute, do
you remember the last time you had to
leave early with the kids and lunches were
already done, ready for departure time?
How about when the clothes ended up in
the dryer from the washer “miraculously”?
Perhaps you received a phone call from
him in the middle of a crazy day that gave
you something to look forward to in the
evening, or that take-out was already at
home after a rough one and you did not
have to prepare dinner. Our men need
acknowledgment and kudos for that, and
no matter how “well” it is all done, it is
still an act of kindness, love, and concern.
They are trying to please us. Showing
them gratitude goes a very long way!
Men, here are some things you may forget
about. Do you stop and think about the
fact that for the most part you are fed,
your clothes are washed and pressed, kids
are cared for all around while you work
the long hours, the bed is made, the
house is together, and you are able to
make the bills as a family because of her
income? Women also need some
acknowledgment for their contributions.
We need support and security, and lots of
loving and tenderness for the things we
do. That encourages us to keep going: this
can be our fuel and that also goes a very
long way.
Here are some quick tips for both to enjoy
on a regular basis:
1. Check on each other daily to know each
other’s needs. That will set the “coming
home at the end of the day” mood. Think
about it, if you know someone cares about
you and checks on you daily to find out
about how you are managing your day,
whether it is going well or not, it makes
for great support that you need and can
use to get you through.
2. Leave the house with having done
something for or said something special
to each other. In our case, even if we had
a disagreement, we still kiss before leaving
the house in the morning. After all, not to
be morbid, we do not know what awaits
us later in the day. Having the kiss as the
last thing that happened before parting is
soothing to the irritation of the argument
and you are able to be calmer about the
whole ordeal as you process it all. You can
also access solutions more easily. If there
were no arguments, then it is a prelude to
a great evening!
3. Help her with some of the chores. As
an example, too often there is emphasis
on how men need to be on time at work,
and how they usually are not the ones
taking off (or coming in later) due to
surprise-events. It goes both ways,
mothers do not always get special
treatment from their employers… If you
take a turn doing the dishes tonight, she
can go take a relaxing shower and be re-
energized for the rest of the evening. You
get the picture, right?
4. Read his mood when he comes home. Is
he in a state where he could not wait to
be home with you (in which case he will
tear right into being present with you and
the family and start contributing to the
evening routine), or does he need a bit of
time to decompress (in which case he will
find the first “alone” location in the house
and hide). From the reaction you get, you
can know how to act accordingly. Give
him space when he needs it, he will
appreciate it; or greet him with open arms
and immerse him in the happenings
around the home.
5. A few nights a week, try to connect.
This is the tough one. Sometimes, for the
ones who have families, it is very hard to
do because by the time you are in bed,
you are too tired to even see straight even
with glasses on… Do your best to talk
about things other than the children. Talk
about a joke you heard today, take the
time to smell her subtle perfume as she
slips next to you in bed and let her know
that you like it, ask about the chapter he
just finished reading, reminisce on
something really good that happened in
the weekend. Anything positive goes. Not
only does that help have a good night’s
sleep, but it also brings intimacy (who
does not want a little of that, tired or
not!)
Life can be a difficult beast to tame.
Sometimes I am not so sure we are able
to get it to settle for long. But would it
not be better to work at it with someone
we trust and love and who returns it all
the same? That beast we just mentioned
sometimes stops raging long enough to
offer a sumptuous ride for two in the
breeze through an enchanted forest. Yes,
just like in the fairy tales….be always there Enjoy it
together!

COULD THIS BE TRUE!!!

A Salvadorean nun who said she had no
idea she was pregnant gave birth in Italy
this week after she felt stomach cramps in
her convent and was rushed to hospital,
Italian media reported on Friday.
The 31-year-old mother and her baby boy,
who weighs 3.5 kilograms (7.7 pounds),
are doing well and other new mothers in
Rieti hospital have begun collecting
clothes and donations for her, the reports
said.
“I did not know I was pregnant. I only felt
a stomach pain,” the nun was quoted as
saying at the hospital, the Italian news
agency ANSA reported.
La Repubblica said she gave birth on
Wednesday.
ANSA said the nun had named her baby
Francesco (Francis) — also the pope’s
chosen title and one of the most popular
names in Italy, where St Francis of Assisi
is the much-loved national patron saint.
The hospital could not be reached for
comment.
The nun belongs to the “Little Disciples of
Jesus” convent in Campomoro near Rieti,
which manages an old people’s home and
reports said she would keep the baby.
Her fellow nuns were quoted saying they
were “very surprised”.

There are no fewer things that we regret than things we did out of anger,each time we realise the reality is not what we attested we begin to bite our fingers,wishing we could turn back the hands of time.but reality remains reality
We should learn to control ourselves even when we get nut,or when we are been screwed by someone let just learn to create a smile* and life goes on.

WHEn Life Pushes haRd.

so many times we begin to think we tend to explore into the unknown,we begin to ask ourselves various question that deserves no answer,when things go wrong we keep saying "why me" we hardly try this easy and easy phrase of no harm and no gravity "try me" let learn to kick back at life when it kicks at us ,let learn to  realize when life is pushing us,and wait till it pushes to its best and then smile.

let talk about morals now,morals start directly from that your small kitchen in your home.

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Whatever the mind of man can conceive, it can achieve. - Napoleon Hill

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"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle

I dread success. To have succeeded is to have finished one's business on earth, like the male spider, who is killed by the female the moment he has succeeded in his courtship. I like a state of continual becoming, with a goal in front and not behind. - George Bernard Shaw

Success is going from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiam. - Winston Chur

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