Palming Sit with your elbows on the table and your head relaxed into your palms. Relax your shoulders and close your eyes. Put your thumbs on your temples and close your fingers to obscure your view, without resting them on your nose or your eyes. Breathe normally and from time to time, breathe a … How to relax your eyes
Ease sunburn pain with: – Natural yogurt: It relaxes and hydrates the skin. Just apply 15-minute poultices, and gently rinse them away with cold water. – Lemon juice: a refreshing and antiseptic remedy that will help your skin to regenerate. Dilute the juice of one lemon in cold water and apply compresses of the mixture onto … 10 Natural Remedies for Sunburns
PRACTICES FOR PEDESTRIANS Be Visible Make sure you’re visible to drivers at all times and make eye contact with them whenever possible. This is especially important at night, in low-light conditions such as dusk or dawn or in inclement weather. According to NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis, 32 percent of all … Tips for Pedestrian Safety
1. Avoid the “fast lane.” By using the center or right lane on multilane roads, you have more “escape routes” should a problem suddenly arise that requires you to quickly change lanes or pull onto the shoulder. Most highway accidents occur in the left lane. Furthermore, you are more conspicuous to highway patrol if you are … Tips to Prevent a Car Accident
As part of road safety prevention, the Ouidad Hachem Foundation organized a seminar at the ALBA University, tackling the dangers of fatigue and somnolence behind the wheel, which is a major cause of fatal accidents. The seminar was held in collaboration with the YASA Association, AMPM (Association Moving Towards Preventive Medecine) and the Dr. Hisham Nas … Seminar on fatigue and somnolence behind the wheel at the Alba University
Pollen No matter what the season, pollen is in the air, ready to set off allergy attacks. Allergy experts say of the summer allergens, pollen is the most common and affects the most people. While it’s not possible to avoid pollen entirely, Dr. Clifford Bassett, a clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Medical Center, offered … Top 5 Summer Allergy Triggers
Even though they are both ecological, hybrid and electric cars are not one and the same: hybrid car are run by an electric engine as well as a fuel-running thermal engine. Pros Obviously the fact that these cars are more in harmony with the environment and are less polluting puts them at a … Pros and Cons of Electric Cars
Home treatment is the most important part of treating chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). You can take steps to control and sometimes relieve your CFS symptoms: · Adjust your schedule to take advantage of times when you have more energy and feel less tired. Keep a diary for a week or so. Write down the times of day … Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Home Treatment
When you eat cherries, you enjoy much more than just their amazing taste. They’re packed with antioxidants and offer many health benefits, including help with insomnia, joint pain and belly fat. Here are 11 good reasons to start eating this powerfood today! 11 Health Benefits of Cherries 1. Protection from Diabetes Sweet cherries have a lower glycemic index … 11 Health Benefits of Cherries
The best car seat is not always the most expensive one — it’s the one that best fits a child’s weight, size, and age, as well as your vehicle. Once you select a seat, be sure to try it out, keeping in mind that store displays and illustrations might not show the correct usage. It’s … Car Seat Safety for Children
1. If you use winter tires, change them. Winter tires have a softer compound and aggressive tread pattern that wear faster on hot asphalt, reducing their lifespan. Before putting them on, check your summer tires to be sure they’re in good shape, with no cracks or bulges. Even if you don’t change your tires, check … 10 ways to prep your car for summer
Plan your route Most people begin a road trip with a final destination in mind; the promised land glowing faintly in the distance like gold at the end of a rainbow. I would recommend a maximum of five to six hours driving each day so that you have plenty of time to stop if you … 8 Tips to Make a Successful Road Trip
While it might sound superficial to some, our skin health is actually quite important and much more than about appearance. Our skin reflects what is going on internally in our bodies, whether that’s how healthy our diet is, our stress levels, possible toxicity, hormonal imbalances, or more serious health problems. Food allergies often start out … 5 Foods more Beneficial to your Skin than Chemical Treatment
Health Benefits of Avocados 1 – Avocados for Blood Pressure Avocados have 35% more potassium than bananas. The potassium in avocados helps in controlling blood pressure by reducing the effects of sodium, which can increase blood pressure. Health Benefits of Avocados 2 – Avocados for Cholesterol The oils present in avocado include linoleic acid and … 10 Health Benefits of Avocados
Long Rides People usually drive for long hours when they’re on vacation. They even tend to keep driving even when they’re tired. What can make things worse is the monotony of some roads, which can constitute a source of fatigue for drivers. Because fatigue can reduce attentiveness behind the wheel, stop driving when you … Some Bits of Advice on Driving during Summer
The Trick for Brushing your Teeth: Use Baking Soda Baking soda is one of the most effective natural remedies for teeth whitening. Most commercial toothpastes contain baking soda. Thanks to its fine particles, together with meticulous brushing, baking soda helps to get rid of stains that tarnish teeth. Quite similar to a scrub! Directions: you … 4 Natural Tricks to Whiten your Teeth
Celiac disease: difficult diagnosis Celiac disease (more widely known as gluten intolerance) is an autoimmune disease which causes permanent intolerance to one or more protein fractions of gluten present in wheat, rye and barley. This “real disease” affects one among each 100 people in Europe, for example, although doctors believe that 80% of celiac individuals … Gluten Intolerance: how to know if you’re celiac?
Legal in the United States The autonomous car is no longer a dream in four US states (California, Florida, Nevada and Michigan), but rather a reality. Dozens of vehicles driven by computers are legally authorized to circulate along the road. In order to find out whether self-driving cars are really the future of automobiles … Is the Autonomous Car Safe? Yes, Says Google
The sun recharges our batteries. However, this star, worshipped by tens of civilizations throughout history, is one of the main reasons for skin aging, if not for melanomas, a type of skin cancer that affects thousands of people each year. The sun no doubt cures a number of skin diseases (allergies or eczema), since our … The Sun: Friend or Foe?
Cruise control systems could lower a driver’s vigilance behind the wheel and can lead to losing control over the vehicle, a study carried out by Strasbourg University has shown. The study, which was carried out by the Neurocognitive and Neurophysiological Investigation Center of the University of Strasbourg, has revealed that “drivers behind the wheel during … Cruise Control Systems Alter Drivers’ Vigilance
What can be done to relieve babies from the pain of teething? The first tooth in babies may grow between the age of 3 months and 1 year, or even after the age of 1 for some. This differs from one baby to another. Teething is a difficult period for babies and parents alike. However, … Teething: 8 Tricks to Relieve Babies from Pain
Beta-thalassemia Beta-thalassemia is characterized by: · Mutations in the beta globin gene · Severe anemia beginning from early childhood · It can be identified at birth by screening for sickle-cell disease Beta-thalassemia requires: · Long-term transfusions · Iron chelation therapy · Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (the only curative solution) Alpha-thalassemia · More complex than beta-thalassemia … Major and Intermediate Syndromes of Thalassemia
Roads in Nepal There are a few roads in Nepal that are badly maintained with massive potholes and many are constructed round the terrain which includes winding roads, hairpin bends and steep precipices with no safety barriers. Combine this with no street lighting in rural areas and in areas of Kathmandu and there is a … Road Safety in Nepal
DIY Syrups Coughing is a very recurrent act when we have the flu. In order to avoid this nasty symptom, it is possible to prepare three types of syrup: garlic syrup, horseradish syrup and leek syrup. Choose the flavor that suits you best. All three syrups have the same antiseptic qualities. The good old chicken … 4 of Grandma’s Remedies to Treat the Flu
“We believe that we can achieve this goal and cut in half the number of people killed in traffic accidents by 2020,” Internal Security Forces spokesperson Lt. Col. Joseph Moussallem said. “We are five years late,” he added, explaining that the U.N. had set the new road safety international standards in a series of recommendations … New traffic law aims to see road deaths halved by 2020
Grandma’s remedy for bronchitis 1- Peel and chop an onion in a bottle. 2- Sprinkle brown sugar over the onion. 3- Close the bottle and leave it to rest overnight at room temperature. 4- The next day, take one spoon of this natural syrup for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ingredients · An onion · Around 2 tablespoons of brown sugar Equipment … Bronchitis: Onion Syrup
If you struggle every day to improve the quality of your sleep or if you simply need help, then the following unbelievably simple remedies are destined for you: Milk Warm milk is an excellent choice to rest your mind as well as your body: milk contains tryptophan, a substance which encourages sleep. So why not … Grandma’s Tricks for a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep disorders, memory and concentration troubles, muscular pain, headaches, pharyngitis: these are among the most widespread symptoms of fatigue. In order to fight fatigue, you can introduce the following foods to your diet: Royal Jelly Royal jelly is the richest nutritive substance secreted by nurse bees. It is an energetic food that fights fatigue thanks … 4 Foods to Fight Fatigue
Apples Apples are rich in fibers, flavonoids and antioxidants. They stimulate the liver to reduce the level of cholesterol in the bloodstream and prevent illnesses such as atherosclerosis. Prescription: two organic apples (with their skins) or one glass of apple juice (without preservatives or added sugars) every day. Nuts Nuts are rich in monounsaturated fatty … 5 Anti-cholesterol Foods
Tilia Lime Tilia lime infusions is without doubt the widely-known remedy for stress, due to the fact that it can help heal anxiety, insomnia and nervous fatigue. Tilia lime, which is know for its sedative and antispasmodic characteristics, can be consumed as a form of herbal tea. People suffering from hyperactivity, irritability and stress can … 4 Infusions to Relieve Stress
How to rapidly treat a mouth ulcer? The French Website Grands-Mères – Le blog des remèdes, recettes et astuces offers the following solution: Grandma’s remedy for treating mouth ulcers 1- Boil two teaspoons of common nettle in a saucepan. 2- Leave to cool down. 3- Filter out the common nettle. 4- Wash your mouth several … Treating a Mouth Ulcer with Common Nettle
1) Thalassemia – Issa is in the healing phase. He underwent on August 12th 2014 a bone marrow transplant at AUB-MC. He recovered under the supervision of his caring doctors. – Oussama, young thalassemia patient had to change the treatment. Oral chelation has proven ineffectiveness in his case. He had to be put back on … Update of the cases of thalassemia and diabetes supported by Ouidad Hachem Foundation
Early Symptoms frequent urination in large amounts (polyuria) increase in thirst (polydipsia) dry mouth or throat weight loss increase in appetite (polyphagia) feeling tired or weak Advanced Symptoms weight loss stomach aches nausea and vomiting heavy, rapid breathing (Kussmaul breathing) drowsiness Symptoms in infants … Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
Aura Some people with a migraine experience aura. The most common auras are visual, such as flickering lights, spots, or lines. Auras typically last between five minutes and an hour. Depression, irritability, or excitement Mood changes can be a sign of migraines. Some migraine patients will feel very depressed or suddenly down for no reason, … 11 Signs You’re Having a Migraine
Grandma’s Medicine for Back Pain 1- Mix clay with water in order to obtain a paste. 2- Heat the paste in an oven for a few minutes. 3- Apply the warm poultice over the area causing pain. 4- Leave the poultice for 1 hour. Ingredients · 3 tablespoons of powder green clay. · 2 tablespoons … Back Pain: Clay Poultice
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 4,000 deaths have occurred in 2011 involving motorcycles. Below are some tips for motorcyclists to avoid accidents and drive more safely on the roads: – Test everything in the motorcycle, such as lights, turn signals, brakes, etc. – Check oil and fuel levels. – Adjust the … Safety Tips for Motorcyclists
