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Top 10 Health Benefits of Lemon Water

Lemon is an inexpensive, easily available citrus fruit, popular for its culinary and medicinal uses. It is used to prepare a variety of food recipes such as lemon cakes, lemon chicken and beverages like lemonade and lemon-flavored drinks. It is also used for garnishing. Lemon juice consists of about 5% citric acid that gives a tarty taste to lemon. Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C. It also contains vitamins like vitamin B, riboflavin and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium as well as proteins and carbohydrates. Lemon is generally consumed in the form of lemon juice or lemon water. Lemon water makes a healthy drink, especially when taken in the morning. Daily consumption of lemon water provides a number of health benefits like:

1. Good for stomach
Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more efficiently. Lemon acts as a blood purifier and as a cleansing agent. The intake of lemon juice can cure constipation. It is even known to help relieve hiccups when consumed as a juice. Lemon juice acts as a liver tonic and helps you digest your food by helping your liver produce more bile. It decreases the amount of phlegm produced by your body. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones.

2. Excellent for Skin Care
Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related to skin. Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and thus bringing a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as an anti-aging remedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if applied on the areas of burns can fade the scars. As lemon is a cooling agent, it reduces the burning sensation on the skin.

3. Aids in Dental Care
Lemon water is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the areas of toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop gum bleeding. It gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.

4. Cures Throat Infections
Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat and tonsillitis as it has an antibacterial property. For sore throat, dilute one-half lemon juice with one-half water and gargle frequently.

5. Good for Weight Loss
One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is that it paves way for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss remedy. If a person takes lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and honey, it can reduce the body weight as well.

6. Controls High Blood Pressure
Lemon water works wonders for people having heart problem, owing to its high potassium content. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as provides relaxation to mind and body. It also reduces mental stress and depression.

7. Assist in curing Respiratory Disorders
Lemon water assists in curing respiratory problems, along with breathing problems and revives a person suffering from asthma.

8. Good for treating Rheumatism
Lemon is also a diuretic and hence lemon water can treat rheumatism and arthritis. It helps to flush out bacteria and toxins out of the body.

9. Reduces Fever
Lemon water can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing perspiration.

10. Acts as a blood purifier
The diseases like cholera or malaria can be treated with lemon water as it can act as a blood purifier.

How much should I drink?
In case you are in good health and weigh 70 kg or less, it is advisable for you to have juice of one-half of the lemon squeezed into one glass of water, twice daily. However, if you weigh more than 70 kg, juice of one whole lemon in a glass of water should be preferred. For maximum benefit, this mixture should also be taken two times a day, though you may dilute more lemon juice according to your taste if you wish.

Do not just remain oblivious to the gifts of nature such as this, for you should always try to make the most of them. So, make it a part of your daily routine to drink a glass of warm lemon water in the morning and then open your gateway to enjoy its health benefits.




How to be a Blessing-Magnet 

Here are 6 strategies on how you can be a blessing-magnet, and be positive in a negative world:

1. Feel the love. Receive the love from the people around you, no matter how small or imperfect. Celebrate every little gesture of love you receive. Make it a big thing! And you’ll discover that you’ll receive more and more love.

2. Be grateful. Give thanks for every small blessing you receive. Before going to sleep, count at least 5 blessings you received on that day. Be grateful even for the bad things, knowing there’s a blessing inside. Gratitude attracts more blessings to come your way. 

3. Trust. Yes, do all you possibly can! But at the end of the day, stop worrying. Surrender and trust God instead. Believe that the best is yet to come.

4. Have a vision. When you have a detailed, graphic, exciting vision burning in your heart, you can’t help but be positive. And here’s my true-to-life experience: That powerful vision in your imagination will attract all the blessings you need to fulfill that vision. You’ll be surprised. The blessings will just come, rolling down at your feet, begging that you receive them.

5. Love yourself. Be deliberate in loving yourself. Respect yourself. Don’t belittle yourself, don’t limit yourself, and don’t call yourself derogatory names. Meet your needs. Aggressively care for yourself. When you do, others will respect you, love you, and meet your needs as well. 

6. Love others. Whatever love you give, you receive it back multiplied. So wake up each morning because you want to love. Make love the purpose of your life. When you make love the reason for every thing that you do, even if there are dark storm clouds around you, the sun will always shine in your heart.

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How to Teach Children About Money

When it comes to money matters, many grown-ups are afraid to ask questions. Others are paralyzed by the fear of making mistakes. But we might prevent our children from falling into the same trap if we help them develop a healthy attitude toward asking questions about money, making decisions and correcting mistakes.Here are some suggestions on how to teach children about money:

1) Let your children listen in on problem-solving conversations related to money matters. Knowing that a grown-up asks questions about interest rates at the local bank or corrects errors on a phone bill or broker’s statement will give children encouragement to seek answers. It also demonstrates that it is OK to admit (by asking questions) that you don’t understand something.

2) Begin to familiarize your children with financial jargon such as interest, dividends, gains, losses, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, savings accounts, etc. Not knowing the meaning of financial words can be inhibiting to anyone, regardless of age. Go slowly – too much too soon can be overwhelming. (But too little too late can be just as much of a problem.)

3) Make it a weekly family project to look up one or two stocks in the newspaper. To monitor changes over time, keep a chart of price fluctuations. This way even the youngest child can get a sense of market changes, risk and reward. To make it more fun for your children, allow them to choose the stocks, preferably ones with whose products they are familiar – such as Coca- Cola, Pepsi, McDonald’s, Disney, etc.

4) Acquaint children with your own family budget.

5) Encourage your children to do comparison shopping on major purchases such as sports equipment, bikes, clothes, etc. Aside from real money savings, they will have a better understanding of the broad range of prices that different stores charge. As an added incentive, you may even want to “rebate” them a portion of the cost savings as a reward for their time and effort.

6) To instill a sense of social responsibility, you may want to encourage your youngsters to put away a small amount of their earnings or weekly allowance to be given to the less fortunate. Let them choose the charity. Perhaps they have watched one of the telethons on TV or had a friend or relative succumb to a serious disease.

Above all, remember: There is no such thing as a stupid question! Parents can help children learn about money and develop a positive attitude toward solving problems by showing them that asking questions is a good thing. Add to this familiarizing children with simple financial concepts and encouraging good habits from an early age, and they will be well on their way to a healthy self-image, confidence and a sense of adventure.





How to Save Money for Retirement 

Finally! It’s time to retire. This is great news if your savings can live as long as you do. Unfortunately, even those who have saved money for retirement may discover their retirement funds will be gone far before they are. The causes of this situation are many.

The number of business bankruptcies is threatening the viability of private pension funds. Many businesses are pushing the responsibility of saving and investing for retirement into the hands of employees. In addition, the vast majority of Americans today are exhibiting an alarming disregard for tomorrow by refusing to save money for retirement and invest in an aggressive manner.

Americans still dream of traveling during retirement or moving to a warmer climate. In fact, 75 percent of workers expect to live as well when they retire as they do now. However, only 25 percent have begun to seriously save money for retirement. Are people planning on inheriting a large amount of money from their parents?

Americans over 50 will spend what they’ve saved and more on health care costs. The lucky heirs who do inherit wealth might spend it far before they retire. This money may seem better suited to raise their own families in style.

The age of retirement may well expire before today’s 35- and 40-yearolds are old enough to enjoy it. Baby-boomers will reach retirement with about half of what their parents had. Active consumerism, housing and education costs are eating up their funds. People seem to think that someone else is saving money for their retirement. The fact is, if they don’t take the responsibility, no one else will.

If the Social Security system survives in its present form, many people will still fall short by at least 25 percent of what they need to maintain their lifestyle. One way to pamper yourself during retirement is to do with less during your early years. 


How to Deal With Aging Parents 

Few changes in life are as difficult to handle as the aging of our parents. The people who used to feed and clothe us, make our decisions for us and protect us from danger seem almost overnight to become our children, often financially dependent, physically weak and sometimes unable to decide what’s best for themselves. This is why it is very important to know how to deal with aging parents.

Very often, children are not able to accept this gradual reversal of old ways without fear and resistance, especially when the time comes for a family to recognize that an elderly parent can no longer get along without some kind of help. As a result, decisions made when an elderly parent becomes widowed or sick or short of money are often not the best ones.

The feelings that intrude on all these actions have to do with guilt as well as love, fear as well as understanding, egos pitted against egos, sibling rivalries, hostility, resentment, duty, affection, need for approval – a whole tangle of family history and relationships.

Some children over-react by smothering their aging parents in a blanket of protection, robbing them of self-esteem and independence. Of all the indignities of old age, loss of control over one’s life may be the most painful. Other children make the opposite mistake in dealing with aging parents and withdraw, denying that they need any help at all. That reaction leaves them abandoned and helpless at a time when she or he most needs the reassurance of a loving family.

Some middle ground must be found, if a family is going to make the right decision. The most important step, though perhaps the hardest, is for everyone to be open and frank. A child can give advice and at the same time say something like, “I feel terrible saying this because I’m talking like your parent.” That approach expresses the real situation, but leaves the aging parent with room for dignity. Children should be careful to allow them to do as much for themselves as possible if they want to care for their aging parents the right way.

You can’t knock down their survival techniques and expect survival. If an aging mother enjoys scrubbing kitchen floors, no one should stop her just because she is old. The little rituals of life are what keep people going. Overprotection is as bad as neglect. In fact, it may be another form of neglect because it denies their individuality and wishes.

In helping a parent make decisions, children should be sure they don’t confuse what is best for them with what is best for their parents. Unless children are honest with themselves they will end up trying to impose a choice that may not be best for the aging parents, and they will be coerced into accepting it because they are afraid to displease their children.

If a family decides an aging parent should move into a child’s house, then the question of his or her autonomy has to be balanced with that of the other family members. Here the most important thing once again is openness. The ground rules should be established well in advance. People should discuss who does what and under what circumstances. The older person should be encouraged to participate in the family, but she or he should not be allowed to disrupt the family.

People with a history of openness can just say, “Hey, Mom, I can’t stand us both in the kitchen at the same time.” And of course the elderly parent has the same right to make his or her feelings known. Whatever both of them decide when it comes to where the parent should live, everyone should be aware of the problems and pain that are inevitable when they have to move out of a life-long home.

In caring for aging parents, you must know that their whole identity as a human being is where they’ve lived and what makes up their home. And often, experts say, old people do not long survive the move from their homes. Leaving home is like losing a member of the family through death, and many old people never recover



How to Handle a Child with ADD 

Marked by inattentive and impulsive behavior, attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a relatively new problem recognized only in the past 50 years. Some children with ADD may also be hyperactive. With the right approach and counseling, you can learn how to handle a child with ADD relatively easily.

Children with attention deficit disorder have difficulty focusing on tasks or paying attention for periods of time that would ordinarily be appropriate for their age. A child with attention deficit disorder may be watching television but become distracted by noises or sights that other children would filter out, such as a honking horn or the color of toys lying on the floor.

The exact cause is unknown but it appears that children with ADD have difficulty with the part of the brain that controls concentration and organization. They cannot control, organize and coordinate their actions as others do.

The most common characteristic shared by children with ADD is poor self-esteem. Lack of self-esteem results when the child has difficulty completing tasks or activities that ordinarily would draw praise from parents or teachers.

Other major characteristics of the disorder include short attention span, impulsive actions, restlessness, easily distractible, possible hyperactivity and frequent mood changes. There are many other characteristics that may signal attention-deficit disorder.

Children may have some, but not all of these traits. To some degree, the characteristics of attention deficit disorder are seen occasionally in all children and it can be difficult to determine when the behavior is inappropriate for the age level.

Commonly diagnosed as having the disorder by age 7, children with attention deficit problems often are bright with above-average intelligence. The majority of children with attention deficit disorder can be helped with medication, such as the stimulants Ritalin or Dexedrine.

Medication, however, is only one element of the total treatment plan. The medication “is a crutch, not a cure.” It can help the child complete activities more successfully and can make him more responsive to behavioral approaches by parents and teachers. Children should be evaluated frequently as to how they are responding to the medication.

The mainstay of ADD treatment consists of changes made in the way parents and teachers handle a child with ADD. These changes must help the child learn ways to overcome the attention deficit problems so that he can learn how to complete tasks and therefore build self-esteem.

There’s a lot to handling a child with ADD. Successfully helping a child with ADD requires follow up with parents and teachers, not just a prescription for medication. Parents need to be patient and accepting of the child and find ways to accent his strong points. They can do this by observing his behavior carefully and discovering in which situations he does best.

Punishment of any kind usually does not work with children who have attention deficit disorder. Parents will be more successful if they try to anticipate or prevent their child’s unwanted behavior. Parents should also give their children responsibility at home and praise them for even the smallest tasks.

Parents of children with ADD may be tested to the limit and become frustrated because they feel they can do nothing right. Parents who suspect their child may have characteristics of attention deficit disorder should have the child evaluated by health professionals.

Usually a pediatrician evaluates the child first. The doctor must carefully examine the child and the family situation to determine why the child is inattentive and has difficulty completing tasks. The lack of attention could be caused by a medical problem, a learning disability or some other reason other than ADD.

Diagnosis can be difficult because there are no specific medical or psychological jests to identify attention deficit disorder. Diagnosis is based in part on social and medical histories as well as school reports.

Parents should not hesitate to have their child evaluated for attention deficit disorder. Having an ADD child is not the end of the world. These are wonderful children. They take a lot of work, but with counseling, you should manage.
Diagnosis of attention deficit disorder (ADD)

A youngster must display at least eight of the following characteristics for at least six months prior to the age of 7 years.

• Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat (in adolescents, may be limited to subjective feelings of restlessness)

• Has difficulty in remaining seated when required.

• Is easily distracted by extraneous stimuli.

• Has difficulty awaiting turn in games or group situations.

• Often blurts out answers to questions before they have been completed.

• Has difficulty following through on instructions from others, (not due to oppositional behavior or failure of comprehension), e.g. fails to finish chores.

• Has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities.

• Often shifts from one uncompleted activity to another.

• Has difficulty playing quietly.

• Often talks excessively. Often interrupts or intrudes on others, e.g. butts into other children’s games.

• Often does not seem to listen to what is being said to him or her.

• Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities at school or at home (e.g. toys, pencils, books, assignments)

• Often engages in physically dangerous activities without considering possible consequences.



7 Tips for Improving Kids Grades

When your child brings home that report card showing grades that are less than great, sometimes it's difficult to know what to do. Do you act like it doesn't matter, have a long discussion with your child about the importance of grades, or automatically punish them for having bad grades? While all of these may seem to be tempting options, it's important that you actually work with your child to help them start improving their grades. Bad grades can be a result of a variety of problems.

Your child may have trouble paying attention, they may be a bit lazy and may not be doing their work, or they may be having trouble grasping the concepts that they are learning in school. No matter the reason that your child is dealing with bad grades, here are some helpful tips for parents that will help you work with your child to improve their grades.

Tip #1 – Remember Your Child May Not Learn Like You Do

The first thing you need to do is remember that your child may not learn like you do. You may find math easy and have a very analytical mind, but your child may have a hard time grasping these concepts. If you try to help your child with the idea that they learn in the same way that you do, your attempts to help them succeed will probably end in disaster.

Tip #2 – Build Up Their Self Esteem 

It's important that you figure out your child's style of learning. Kids don't all learn in the very same way. Some kids learn by watching, others learn by listening, while others learn in a hands on manner. Unless you are able to help them within their learning style, you probably won't get far. So, figure out their learning style and make use of it to help them improve their grades.

Tip #3 – Help Your Child Set Goals

Helping your child set goals is important as well. Don't expect your child to go from a failing grade to an A+ overnight. Have them set goals that they can achieve, such as getting a B on their next test or making sure that all their homework is turned in on time. As your child is able to set goals and meet them, they'll have more confidence in their ability to achieve good grades.

Tip #4 – Work with the Teachers on Problem Areas

If you find out that your child has some problem areas in school, work with the teachers on these areas. Keep communication open between you and the teacher. Together you'll be able to come up with the best plans for your child. Your child's teachers may even be able to give you some advice on ways to bring up the grades and can even provide you with some teaching tools so you can provide your child with extra help at home.

Tip #5 – Reward Positive Performance

When your child performs well in school, make sure that you reward them. Come up with a good rewards system for your child. Perhaps offer rewards for good grades on a test. Consider a larger reward if they bring home better grades on their report card. A good rewards system can motivate your child to do better. After all, most people do find a reward motivating. Just make sure that the rewards are not too difficult for your child to earn or they may get discouraged and stop trying.

Tip #6 – Make Sure Their Homework is Getting Completed

Many times kids end up getting bad grades because they aren't turning in their homework. This can occur for a variety of reasons. In some cases your child could just be forgetting to turn in the work; however, some kids don't do their homework because they are uncomfortable with the task and are afraid of failure. It's important that you encourage your child to turn in homework and that you make sure that the homework is getting done every single day. This can mean the difference between a failing and passing grade in many cases.

Tip #7 – Teach Your Child Simple Organizational Skills

Can't forget this one. Perhaps one of the best things that you can do to help your child get better grades is to teach them some simple organizational skills. Simple time management and organizational skills can really make a huge different in your kids' schoolwork. Teach your child to write down homework so they won't forget, have them review homework and place it in their backpack to take to school. Also, make sure that they are managing their time while they are out of school to get their homework done, while still having some time for fun as well. Not only will these skills help them to improve their grades, but these skills are going to be very valuable throughout their entire life as well.

From More4Kids



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