To recharge the brain, one can:

1. Take a nap
2. Go for a brisk walk
3. Lie in a nearby park or on a bench and watch the clouds go by
4. Listen to music or even podcast novels
5. Browse a local bookstore
6. Stroll through a nearby art gallery
7. Get a coffee in a cafe and read the paper or, even better, a gossip magazine
8. Hit the gym
9. Meditate or do yoga
10. Hang out at the local dog run and get in touch with your animal nature
11. Memorize poetry
12. Sit on the corner and sketch buildings
13. Window shop
14. Get a massage
15. Do math problems or crosswords

The main thing is to get away from the current situation or place, to do something that uses a completely different part of the brain than the creative work does, and get ones mind off of what one was doing and stimulated with fresh ideas, images and inspirations. One will come back recharged, refreshed, and ready to plunge full speed ahead.

Lemon juice is used as a flavoring ingredient in a large number of dishes, belonging to various cuisines. Apart from that, it is the primary ingredient in lemonade, an extremely refreshing as well as beneficial drink. Most of the people stop after mentioning these two basic uses of lemon juice. However, lemon juice is credited with having a large number of uses and benefits. It is good for the skin, has deodorizing properties, acts as a disinfectant, helps clean stains, and so on. To get an exhaustive list of the everyday uses of lemon juice, read on…

Uses of Lemon Juice

• Applying lemon juice on a minor cut will not only help stop bleeding, but also disinfect the wound.
• Constipation can be treated with the help of lemon juice. For the purpose, have a lemon drink (4 tbsp lemon juice, 1 cup warm water & ½ tsp honey), everyday before breakfast.
• Handling fruit or berry often leaves stains on hands. For getting rid of them, rinse your hands with lemon juice.
• If you have been affected by poison ivy, apply lemon juice over the aggravated area. It will help soothe itching and also assuage the rash.
• If you have blackheads on your face, using lemon juice will help in getting rid of them. Rub the juice over the affected area before going to bed and wash your face in the morning, with cool water.
• Lemon juice can be used for removing ink spots from clothes. Immediately apply lemon juice on the affected area, while the ink is still wet. Wash the garment as usual and line dry.
• If you want to remove the smell of garlic, onions or fish from your chopping board, clean it with lemon juice. It will deodorize the board, making it smell as fresh as ever.
• Lemon juice can help treat cough also. Mix 4 tbsp lemon juice, 1 cup honey and ½ cup olive oil. Heat the mixture for 5 minutes and then stir vigorously for 2 minutes. Take 1 tsp of the mixture, every 2 hours.
• If you have rough hands or sore feet, apply lemon juice over them. Thereafter, massage with olive oil. You will see the results soon enough.
• Lemon juice can help you get rid of skin blemishes. Dab lemon juice over the blemished part, a few times a day.
• Want to write an invisible letter? Take a toothpick and dip it in lemon juice. Use this for writing your letter. The paper will look blank to the naked eye, but as you hold it near a hot light bulb, the writing will start burning brown, giving way to the whole letter.
• Lemon juice can help you whiten as well as strengthen your nails. Half-fill a small bowl with lemon juice and soak your nails in it, for around 10 minutes. Now, add equal parts white vinegar and warm water. Dip a brush in it and clean your nails with it. Rinse with water.
• Lemon juice is effective for removing rust and mineral discolorations from cotton t-shirts and briefs. For the purpose, put 1 cup of lemon juice in the washer, before washing clothes.
• Lemon juice is good for cleaning brass, copper and stainless steel items, including kitchen sinks. Make a paste by adding lemon juice to salt, scrub the stains gently with the paste and then, rinse with water.
• The best way to clean a microwave is with the help of lemon juice. Dilute 4 tbsp lemon juice in one cup water and put the solution in a microwave-safe bowl. Keep it in the microwave and let it boil for five minutes. The steam from the water will condense the inside walls. Use a cloth to wipe your microwave clean.
• You can use lemon juice to get rid of dandruff. Apply lemon juice on your scalp around ½ hour before washing your hair. Mix 2-3 tbsp lemon juice in a mug of water and use it to give the last rinse to your hair, after washing them with shampoo.

It is very necessary to know the exact reason for the hair loss, for treating the problem as well as to make sure that there is no serious illness of which it is a symptom. Hair loss is a problem that affects people all around the globe, be it males or females, young or aged. The reasons for hair loss are many, like hormonal imbalance, ageing, hereditary factors, diseases, stress, improper diet, injury, ingestion of contaminated products, etc. For treating the problem, you need to know the specific cause and then diagnose it. Most of the people concentrate on what to do when losing hair. In this article, we have tried to go on the less-treaded path and tried to explore common mistakes people do when losing hair.

What Not To Do When Losing Your Hair

· Take Stress
Stress is one of the main reasons of hair loss. If you are already losing hair, please don’t speed up the process it by taking more tension. Rather, try your hands at meditation. It might help slow down the hair loss and will also help keep your blood pressure under check.

· Brush Too Much & Too Vigorously
Brushing your hair, too much and too vigorously, leads to breakage of hair and thus, only contributes to your hair loss. It is better to avoid frequent and forceful brushing of your hair. At the same time, make use of a wide-toothed comb. It leads to less breakage of hair.

· Using Hair Dryer Frequently
Using hair dryer, curling iron or electric rollers not only damage your hair, but also make them very brittle and dry. If you are already losing too much of your hair, such products will only worsen the situation. It is better to minimize the use of such products. In case you have to use them, keep them on low heat.

· Use Chemical-based Products
Hair products such as dyes, colors, styling gels, mousse, etc contain chemicals that are harmful for your hair. If you are already suffering from hair loss, avoid these products altogether. If this is not possible, atleast keep their use to a minimum.

Till now, we believed psychological disturbances to be the main reason behind depression. At the same time, food items, at least some of them, were considered to be one of the tools that help fight depression. However, it is now being noticed that certain types of food, if consumed in excess, can create the feeling of depression in an individual. The reason for this is the fact that certain type of foods are low in cholesterol, sugars and fat, at the same time being high in protein. This combination leads to low production of serotonin, ‘the happy-maker’, and in turn, makes you feel depressed. In the following lines, we have provided a list of foods responsible for causing depression. Try to consume these food items in moderation and compensate the loss with other foods.

Foods that Cause Depression

· Almond

· Apple

· Avocado

· Brazil Nut

· Beef, Muscles Only

· Bread Rolls

· Cheddar Cheese

· Coconut

· Chicken Breast

· Corn Flakes

· Cow’s Milk

· Crisp Bread

· Goose

· Green Peas, Canned

· Horsemeat

· Lamb, Muscles Only

· Lamb’s Lettuce

· Lentil

· Lobster

· Mackerel

· Mandarins

· Oyster

· Pasta, made with Eggs

· Peanut

· Quark, Fresh Cheese

· Rolled Oats

· Rice

· Rye Bread

· Salmon

· Shredded Wheat Bread

· Soya Bean

· Sunflower Seed

· Sweet Corn

· Tuna

· Turkey, Young

· Walnut

· White Beans

· White Bread

· Yogurt

Researchers have finally found a magic drink that can help pounds melt like butter on a hot bagel.

It’s called water. Hey! True. Plain ol’ tap water — preferably run through a charcoal filter. Downing an extra 33 ounces a day — about 1 quart more than you’re already drinking — could help you shed an additional 2.5 pounds over the course of a year-long diet.

True, that’s not going to put you in a new pants size, but it might reduce the little muffin top that’s rolling over your waistbands. At least that’s how it worked in a study of women on various popular diets. Those who either upped their water intake or replaced sweet drinks with water lost about an extra 2.5 pounds. But it had to be water: Switching to or adding diet drinks didn’t do a thing.

Why does H2O give dieters an edge? It may help reduce calorie intake — if you’re putting it in your mouth, you’re not putting a cookie there. Or it may alter your metabolism in some helpful way. But, sorry, drinking water by itself — without cutting out the curly fries — doesn’t melt pounds. The women who benefited from the extra H2O were all on reduced-calorie eating plans.

The cheapest way to get quality water is to pour it through a charcoal filter (the type in refillable pitchers) or attach one to your tap. It knocks out chemicals such as chlorine, lead, and mercury. Just keep the filter clean: Dirty ones leach the bad stuff right back into your glass.

As we age, we tend to lose the ability to learn new things quickly and our thought processes slow down.

But research by the Harvard Medical School claims DIY strategies can sharpen our minds and boost our ability to recall things as we get older. Try these tips:

Organisation is key. Use shopping lists, file folders, address books and calendars to keep routine information accessible. Have a designated place for items in frequent use - keys and wallet - to economise brain use.

Break it down. It’s easier to recall smaller chunks of information, so break down long lists, such as phone numbers, passwords or names of a group of people you’ve just met.

When learning something new, switch on all of your senses, because the more elements of your brain that are activated, the more likely you are to retain the memory. Scent is renowned for its ability to conjure up and trigger memories.

Repeating a phrase or reading it aloud, drawing a picture or writing down what you’ve just learnt helps widen the brain regions involved in learning. This makes it easier to understand and remember the new subject or a new name.

Test and challenge yourself with activities that require you to concentrate and work your memory muscles. This could be solving puzzles, discussing books, learning new recipes or taking up hobbies that require you to put into action unfamiliar skills.

Get a good night’s sleep because this not only boosts your overall health but is essential for memory consolidation. Try to maintain a sleep routine - don’t nap during the day or exercise too close to bedtime.

Have you started finding yourself crossing a room and forgetting where you were going or why, misplacing your keys or forgetting important dates? Then just give it a try.

All of us make little health mistakes that cause damage to our bodies in the long run - simply because we are unaware we are doing something wrong. Here are some of the most common mistakes made by many of us.

Crossing our legs
We often cross our legs at our knees when sitting. Although we may believe that this is the lady-like elegant way to sit, sitting this way cuts down circulation to your legs. The best way to sit is to simply place both legs together on the floor, balancing your weight equally. If you feel like changing position, instead of crossing your legs, simply move both legs together to one side. As an alternative, you could also consider crossing your legs loosely at the ankles. This is a classically elegant way to sit, and is far better for your legs and your health than sitting with your legs crossed at your knees.

Eating out often
There are oils that are high in cholesterol, and oils that cause little harm and are better for your heart. However, no matter how light the oil is, it is never a good idea to eat too much of it. Avoid fried foods. Limit outdoor eating unless you know that you’re getting served light and healthy food.

Skipping breakfast
Never, ever skip breakfast. Remember, when you wake up in the morning its been around 10-12 hours since your last meal. Your body needs food now, Eat a heavy breakfast. If you are trying to diet, eat a light dinner. Here are some more common health mistakes we make.

High heels
High heels sure looks great, but they’re murder for your back. This however doesn’t mean you should steer clear of stilettos. Wear them, but not when you know you will be walking around a lot. Wear them when going out for lunch or dinner - when the only walking you will be doing is to your car, to the table, and back. Avoid high heels when you are going somewhere on foot.

Sleeping on a soft bed
You don’t have to sleep on the floor be kind to your back, but do make sure you have a firm mattress. Your neck and your back will thank you. The same rule applies to sofas. If you will be spending hours on a sofa, get a firm yet comfortable one. Sofas you completely sink into are not the best idea.

Pillows
No matter how comfortable sleeping with ten cushions is, have pity on your neck and resist. Sleep with one pillow, and make sure it is not too thick. If your pillow gets lumpy, discard it and go for a new one. Get a thin pillow if you sleep on your stomach, and something a little thicker if you sleep on your back, to give your neck adequate support.

Lastly, do exercise
If you haven’t exercised for a week, you’re making a mistake. Don’t wait for a heart attack to strike before you decide to opt for a lifestyle change. Make the change now. You don’t need to train for the marathon to be in top shape. Half an hour of brisk walking three to four times a week will make a world of difference to your health.

Being informed and making a few changes can help make us feel a whole lot better.