Elephant Thighs.......Muscles are hidden beneath the Fat!!!

Two things that we can do to reduce or eliminate elephant thighs:
1.Cut down on your calories consumptions to 1500 or less BUT nothing less than 1200.Eat more fruits and green leafy vegetables.As we age, we should go slow on carbo and more on proteins and veges.
2.Do exercises:
a)Lunges
b)Squats.
These exercises can be done as and when you are free, no need to wait till you are really doing the whole routine.
However,there is no such thing as spot reduction! Once you cut your calories, your weight will go down and once you do these exercises, your thighs will get firmed up. Try it!!!

Papaya

Papaya was the only studied food found to halt breasts cancer!
.Scientists studied 14 plant foods commonly consumed in Mexico to determine their ability to halt breast cancer cell growth. These included avocado, guava, mango, pineapple, grapes, tomato, and papaya. They also evaluated beta-carotene, total plant phenolics, and garlic acid contents and antioxidant capacity. They found that only papaya had a significant effect on stopping breast cancer cell growth. (International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, May)Papaya is a store-house of cancer fighting lycopene.
The intense orange-pink colour of papaya means it is chock full of cancer fighting carotenoids. Not only beta carotene, but lycopene is found in abundance. The construction of lycopene makes it highly reactive toward oxygen and free radicals.
Scientists at the University of Illinois think this anti-oxidant activity contributes to its effectiveness as a cancer fighting agent.
Prostate cancer was the subject of a study in Australia that looked at 130 prostate cancer patients and 274 hospitalized controls. The scientists found that men who consumed the most lycopene-rich fruits and vegetables such as papaya were 82% less likely to have prostate cancer. ( Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2007).
Isothiocyanates found in papaya restore the cell cycle to eliminate cancer cells.
Enzymes from papaya digest proteins including those that protect tumors.
Eating papaya after a meal promotes digestion, and helps prevent bloating, gas production, and indigestion. It is quite helpful after antibiotic use to replenish friendly intestinal bacteria that were the casualties in the war against the unwanted bacteria. When the intestinal tract is well populated with friendly bacteria, the immune system is strengthened, and can better protect against flu and cancer.
So ladies/gentlemen, why not we try to take a slice of papaya everyday after our meal, it really helps us in the fight against cancer (breasts as well as prostate).

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Swiftlet Skin Care

Recently Bird's Nest is being used as part of beauty treatment.
The Swiftlet Skin Care contain:
60% made up of swiftlet saliva (the gummy substance that swiftlets use to build their nests)
40% mixture of Derma white, Bengkuang Extract,Vitamin C, Vitamin E, UV-A & UV-B.
Excellent for Regenerating of Cells and able to combat against:
1.Pimples & acne
2.Pigmentation
3.Wrinkles
4.Open pores
5.Uneven skin tone
6.Rough skin surface
7.Scars
8.Control the excessive oil secretion.
The cream is able to:
1.fight against free radicals,
2.protect the skin against sunlight and
3. At the same time provide nutrition to the skin cells.(Regenerate the cells)
Advantages as compared to other products:
Faster way to combat problematic skin
Agreeable for all skin type
Effective in removing dead cells, and controlling of sebum productions.

Package :
Soap
Day cream
Night cream
Calming cream ( this is not inclusive in the package, have to buy separately for anti-irritation, redness and anti- allergy)

Bird's Nests

Up until now, scientific research has continuously proven the fact that bird's nest contains plenty of natural nutrients and mineral such as glycoprotein, calcium, iron, phosphorous, iodine and vitamins, all of which can be absorbed easily by human.
Many informations have been gathered regarding bird's nests.Bird's nest is an excellent restorative food with a sweet and calm character; it is good for any age or gender
Ladies: Frequent consumption result in fairer skin, helps to stay young and look radiant.
Pregnant Women: Consumption during pregnancy will improve immune functions of the fetus and the mothers will be able to recover easily after giving birth.
Elders: Clears phlegm, strengthen lungs and kidneys, improves spleen as well as enhances appetite.
Children: Enhances immune ability, not inclined to get colds or flu
Men: Improves kidney and strengthens lungs, so not inclined to get weak.
However,recently bird's nests have been used for beauty treatment as well.

Do You Want To Be Fairer ?

There is a Chinese saying:
'One just need to be white to cover three times of ugliness'.
This Chinese saying is quite true. If you are observant enough, the next time you are out on the street, please observe those darked skin people.To be honest, you have to really look to finally admit that so and so is really beautiful, except that she/he is too dark for people to notice that she/he is beautiful or even good looking!!!
It may sound a shock to Westerners, but it is true that people in Asia have a huge craze for a fairer skin or complexion. However, this craze or idea of being fair is being capitalised by cosmetic companies. These fairness cream business is a multi-million dollar business in Asia.
What makes the colour of skin fair or dark?
Our skin colour is largely due to genetics and it cannot be altered just by applying some external cream.There is a dark brown pigment in our skin called 'melanin' which causes our skin to become light or dark. People with less melanin appear fairer.
Want a Fairer Skin?
1.Drink plenty of water (8 glasses a day)as it hydrates your skin and helps to reverse damage
2.Minimize sun exposure (avoid exposing your skin to the sun between 10am-4pm)
3.Use sunblock cream with SPF20 or higher
4.Use good skin care products that help to remove dead cells
5.Take a handful of almonds everyday...good source of Vit.E for better complexion.
6.Take Vitamin C supplement.
However, to get a fairer skin, you have to keep your skin clean!Applying lemon juice and tomato pulp every morning is good in making your skin bright and glowing. So Ladies,whatever it is, Beauty is still in the Eye of the Beholder! and Love is Blind!!!

Glutathione

What is Glutathione?
Glutathione is a substance naturally produced by the human body through the synthesis of certain amino acids in the liver. It is also used by virtually every cell of the body to neutralize toxins.
In Asia, Glutathione is considered as Skin Whitening Agent.This is because SKIN WHITENING is the "SIDE-EFFECT" of Glutathione. Many ladies take Glutathione with the hope of getting fairer skin.However, you need to take Vitamin C when taking Glutathione.
• Why do you need Vitamin C when taking Glutathione?
"Blood Glutathione levels rose nearly 50% in healthy individuals taking 500mg of Vitamin C. Vitamin C raises glutathione by helping the body manufacture it & at the same time prevent it from being oxidized." Lipoic acid also helps increase glutathione levels.
- Dr. Murray’s 7/30/2003
"Glutathione is too large a molecule to effectively pass through the intestine into cells, so supplementing with glutathione alone is not helpful. But when taken with Vitamin C, which protects it from oxidative damage, Glutathione becomes effective."
- Monika Klein, C.N., Malibu, California
So when you want to buy Glutathione, please make sure that it comes with Vitamin C and Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)as well.This is because “Lipoic Acid is the only antioxidant that can boost the level of intracellular glutathione, a cellular antioxidant of tremendous importance.”
In Asia, oral glutathione is also referred to as skin whitening capsule, whitening pill, bleaching pill, or skin whitener that were proven to be very safe and effective.