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Home Remedy - When it all goes horribly wrong and
you incinerate something instead of cooking it, remove
that nasty burnt smell by simmering a small handful
of cloves in half a pint of water for 15 to 30 minutes.
Prickly Pears for Hangovers
Prickly pear fruit (Opuntia ficus indica) extract
may reduce alcohol hangover symptoms,
according to the Archives of Internal Medicine
(2004;164:1334–40).
Prickly pears are full of goodness! They are rich in vitamins, minerals and soluble
fibre and are an excellent source of calcium and potassium. Red prickly pears
are not just attractive but this natural red colorant, along with polyphenols and
flavonoids, is a rich source of anti-oxidants that have proven helpful in reducing
risk of heart disease, many types of cancer, cataracts and diseases of the brain
associated with ageing. In addition to the above benefits, cactus fruit is unique
in the world of plants in that it contains appreciable quantities of the amino
acid taurine. This amino acid is important in functions of the heart, retina and
central nervous system and is recently considered a true vitamin.
LIFEBITS
CLOVES
Happiness is not a destination.
It is a method of life.”
Burton Hills
BEING A MUM &
FEELING LONELY
Cinemum at Eden Cinemas is a tried and tested mum and tot experience which
gets mums together to watch a fi lm with their young ones in tow. You can choose
from a grown up fi lm (for mums with kids who are still babies) and a kiddies’
one (for mums with toddlers and
over). You also get to socialise
with other mums over a more
than welcome free tea & coffee
while kids get to romp in the
play area set up in the foyer.
You can also benefi t from some
special offers on kiddy wares.
Of course it’s noisy – but it’s
fun and affordable! Cinemum
mornings are held the last
Friday of every month.
KITCHEN TIP
Save your cast iron pots & pans’ lives – We all know they can
be a nightmare to clean as stuck food shouldn’t be washed with
household soap. Instead, leave to ‘soak’ in sea salt. Scrub your
pan with the salt using a soft sponge – the salt will absorb the
oils and lift away bits stuck to it. After cleaning, rinse away the
salt with water and dry well. Wipe with some kitchen paper and
drizzle with a bit of oil to avoid rusting before storing away!
PHONE-FATIGUE
A UK performance enhancement company has
identified ‘phone-fatigue‘ as a major problem for call
centre workers. With an increase in local call centres,
employees are bound to suffer from similar conditions
which include losing a lot of body water through the
mouth. Dehydration reduces the amount of energy
giving oxygen in the system. It’s recommended to
replace that lost energy by making sure you drink
plenty of water on such long phone days !
18 L&S | SEPTEMBER ’06