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Most of us who are concerned about our health and weight are familiar with the term metabolism. We often blame our “slow metabolism” for being overweight. Let us learn more about metabolism and the steps which can be taken to manage our weight in a better way. Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that occur within an individual in order to maintain life. This includes breathing, pumping blood, brain functioning and extracting energy from your food. In other words we can say, it refers to the number of calories your body at rest uses each day, just to keep all your vital organs functioning- this is called resting metabolic rate . Your daily activities and exercise add on to the calories burnt. The number of calories that you burn every day is directly related to your body composition. Think of your body divided into two compartments. One is all body fat while other is fat-free which includes e.g. bone, fluid, tissue, muscle etc. The size of fat-free compartment determin

These days we hear everyone talking about Feng Shui and its ease and effectiveness. There is a great philosophy behind this and would need a help of a professional Feng Shui practitioner for your major problems. Here I would like to answer some common questions which we would like to know about Feng Shui.       What is Feng Shui? Feng Shui is an ancient art and science that was developed in China about 3,000 years ago. The literal meaning of Feng Shui is wind and water which in Chinese culture are associated with good health. Thus, feng shui came to mean good fortune.       Is feng shui the only thing that influences a person’s luck? No, but feng shui correction is the easiest way to enhance our personal luck.       What is “Trinity of Luck”? There are 3 types of luck: (1) Heaven luck, (2) Earth luck, (3) Mankind luck. Heaven luck is the luck you are born with i.e. the influence of stars and planets on your destiny. This type of luck is very difficul

Whenever a lady is asked about her specifications for a house, the first thing mentioned is the kitchen. It must be large, well ventilated and with plenty of shelf space. Your kitchen would naturally be different from someone else’s. No two family requirements are same, so while drawing rooms can follow a set pattern, the kitchen must meet the needs of the particular family. Some tips for taking care of your kitchen: ·          Should have a bright, airy kitchen as it gives the feeling of hygiene and cleanliness, no matter what its size. ·          Place all kitchen cabinets and fixtures against the wall so that you have plenty of room to move around. ·          If you prefer having the refrigerator inside the kitchen, keep it far from the cooking area and it should be at least eight inches away from the wall. ·          The kitchen floor must be mopped at least twice a day, once in forenoon after morning cooking is done and once at night before closing down.