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Health and Fitness tips for Busy and Working People (esp. IT guys)

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Introduction The proven benefits of exercise are endless and useful for the overall well-being of individuals. People with regular physical activity improve their mental health, decrease cardiovascular risk, manage stress, delays dementia, ease chronic pain, and so on. In earlier days, people lived longer and healthily due to the physical activities they carried out on a daily basis. I have seen my granny and other elders working continuously, which helped them live for over 80 years.  Nowadays, people suffer with so many illnesses due to lack of physical activity. Continuous awareness by influencers and healthcare professionals can educate others. Sleep: Sleeping 7–8 hours a day is the first thing needed for every individual. By giving yourself proper rest, you can come back feeling fitter and stronger. This generation of kids miss out on their daily dose of sleep. Daily dose of vitamins: Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients and are responsible for several life-sustaining biologic
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Describe the day you found out you were pregnant with your first child; your thoughts and feelings.

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Introduction I am not sure if people in my circle know that I have been dealing with unexplained fertility issues and childlessness for three years. So as a person you can understand how much I would have longed to enjoy the parenthood. During this time, I started doing many different things which includes stone work for my silk sarees, quilling and gardening.  Positive Pregnancy Result On Nov 5 2017, I saw a flower on my lady's finger plant and that day my life started blooming too. I saw those two beautiful lines in my pregnancy kit for the only time in my life. On Nov 5th early morning around 5am I took this pregnancy test and showed to my husband. We couldn't believe our eyes. Yes I got pregnancy after 4.5 years of marriage life. Me and my husband were able to witness this happiness for only one time. Till today every year on Nov 5th I get goosebumps. I am and will preserve this kit forever. I even have a piece of my son's umbilical card. No words to express the happine
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Plants that can be grown easily in Home. Also brings Health, Harmony and Wealth

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Basil plant Basil plant (Tulsi) is a plant which is highly admired.  It must be kept in the North, East or North-east direction. In Tamilnadu, most of the people have Tulsi plants in their houses and is considered a sattvic plant, promoting purity and spirituality. Tulsi can be also used for medicinal properties and purifies the air naturally. Money plant Money plant should be kept in either the north or the east direction. It is termed as a very lucky plant and there is a belief that money plant leads to a rise in the wealth as well as income. There are different types of money plants available these days. Bamboo Bamboo tree indicates luck and peace as per old costumes. It also brings fame, prosperity and wealth.  However, these days dwarf, potted bamboo is an easily available option in the market. In olden days, you can see people having bamboo in the front of their houses. Coconut tree Coconut tree should be  placed in the courtyard of the house.  In our town (Nagercoil) coconut tre
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What brings you happiness. All the big and little things

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“Don’t rely on someone else for your happiness and self-worth. Only you can be responsible for that. If you can’t love and respect yourself – no one else will be able to make that happen. Accept who you are – completely; the good and the bad – and make changes as YOU see fit – not because you think someone else wants you to be different.” This is very true in my case.  People who are very close to me know a few things on this list.   Chit-chatting with my mom and bro for hours   A mom and sibling can never be replaced. A person is lucky enough if he/she is blessed with a family with whom she can share all the happening. I am blessed with a mom and brother who spare their time to listen to my naughty and senseless talk. Love you both.   Seeing a baby's smile   Right from the age of 10, I love to see babies. Being a first cousin, I have enjoyed watching my younger cousins grow up. I am least bothered about the location when it comes to admiring a baby's smile. By God's grace,
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Gardening is not only a hobby but can be a therapy too. For me it is therapy

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Gardening is art or therapy? Gardening can be considered as an art and therapy too. It is mostly arranging plants harmoniously in their surroundings, and as a science, comprising the principles and techniques of plant cultivation. For me, gardening is therapy rather than an art. Yes, when I used to be extremely down I plant some trees in the terrace of my apartment and enjoy watching them.  Start of my gardening journey - 2017 Most of them in my circle know that I have been dealing with unexplained fertility issues and childlessness for three years. During this time, I started doing many different things to while away my time. Yes, I did stone work for my silk sarees and friends' dresses too. I did a quilling and made a few jewels. Finally, back in Oct 2017, I started gardening with the help of my hubby and cousin. I sowed seeds of brinjal, lady's finger, coriander, tomato, etc. I used to spend a few minutes daily with these plants and watch them grow. On Nov 5 2017, I saw a fl
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My all time favorite mouthwatering recipe and why do I cook it often at home :)

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My Favorite Dish:                          Everyone has a food that they love more than other dishes. For me, it’s Chicken Ghee Roast . It is not a food it is more about the aroma, texture of chicken and joy it brings inside me while preparing the dish. This will always be the first dish which comes in my mind if I am getting guests at home. This dish goes well with biryani, curd rice and rasam. Do try it and let me know your comments.  Chicken Ghee Roast Ingredients: Chicken with bone   -   500gms Onion   -   3 (Finely chopped) Tomato   -   1 (Finely chopped) Ghee  - 50gms Oil - 3 Tbsp Ginger Garlic paste - 1 Tbsp Green Chilli - 2 (Finely chopped) Cumin - 1/2  Tbsp Saunf  -  1/2  Tbsp Garam Masala - 1  1/2  Tbsp Coriander Powder - 2  Tbsp Pepper Powder -  1/2  Tbsp Chilli Powder -  1/2  Tbsp Salt - as needed Curry Leaves and coriander leaves Recipe:   In a pan   add ghee, oil, cumin, saunf and curry leaves. Sauté for a min. Add ginger garlic paste and chopped green chilli and wait unt
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Do you have a favorite sibling?

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I have only one sibling "Shibu Alex Raj" and obviously he is my favorite. Although he is grown up and a doctor by profession he will remain my sweet little brother. Not naughty like me, he is very calm, brilliant and takes care of everyone. Meanwhile for his age he is more matured and responsible also. When he was 1 “You’re my brother, I miss you when you’re away, I hate you when you hurt me, I love you when you’re just yourself, I’m your sister when you do stupid things…” Love you loads bro for sacrificing everything for me in your life. To say in one word I have been a sadist all time. I have tortured him to the extreme in the early days.  Me and my bro have a long age gap of 7 years, so I couldn't accept the fact that there is one another person in the family to share things. I wanted a sister to play with but as soon as I came to know that it was a baby boy, I ran from the hospital. People were looking for me and finally found in my school. Whole day I
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