Archive for February, 2009
Your guide to being 3 weeks pregnant
Your guide to being 3 weeks pregnant A brand new life begins Your egg contains an X chromosome. Each sperm contains either an X (girl) chromosome or a Y (boy) chromosome, and your child’s gender is determined by which sperm fertilises your egg. Boy sperm swim faster but die sooner. Girl sperm last longer but [...]
Your guide to the second week of pregnancy
Your guide to the second week of pregnancy What’s happening Oestrogen also thins the mucus in your cervix (the entrance to your womb), to allow your partner’s sperm to swim through into your womb and up the fallopian tubes to meet your egg. Sperm is usually prevented from doing this by the thickness of the [...]
Your guide to the first week of pregnancy
Your guide to the first week of pregnancy What’s happening So the first two weeks of your baby’s ‘life’ are spent as an unripened egg inside one of your ovaries and a sperm inside your partner’s testicles. But there’s plenty going on, as your body prepares itself for the beginning of your next monthly cycle. [...]
Anti- aging mask for blotchy wrinkled skin
Anti- aging mask for blotchy wrinkled skin This can be applied frequently. Mix 2 table spoons of oatmeal with half cup of milk and cook gently till it becomes soft. Stir in 2 teaspoons of olive oil and beat together. Allow to cool and then spread it over the face and neck. Leave it on, [...]
Benefits of Yoga
Benefits of Yoga Scientists today ascertain that the intrinsic organic health of a human being is of prime importance along with the outer development of the body. This was realized thousands of years ago by the ancient Indian yogis. The practice of yoga has a substantial foundation in science. Yogic asanas accelerate blood circulation in [...]
Aloo Gobi ki Subzi (Potatoes and Cauliflower)
Aloo Gobi ki Subzi (Potatoes and Cauliflower) “This is a simple and easy to toss together recipe using cauliflower. Serve this dish with Indian breads such as thin rotis or naans – even a pita bread will do! Garnish with cilantro if you’d like. Asofoetida can be found in some grocery stores, but will most [...]
Aloo Bhujia
Aloo Phujia “Spicy potatoes, tomatoes and onions with an Indian kick! This is super spicy so be aware!” INGREDIENTS • 1 onion, chopped • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin • [...]




