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It helps in concentration if you just do one thing at a time giving it your complete undivided attention.
Multitasking (doing many things simultaneously) will make you distracted and it is an ineffective way of doing things contrary to what many people believe. Do one thing at a time in order to develop concentration. If you are trying to think of giving presentation at office, or studying for your exam, for the next 30 minutes or so, just think of that alone. Focus your mind on the details of the job and how you plan to do it.
Tags: Concentration, Mind, Multitasking
To get relief from congestion/blocked nose, 1 tablespoon of carom seeds (ajwain) crushed and tied up in a cloth can be used for inhalation.
A similar bundle placed near the pillow also relieves nasal congestion. In case of cold for infants a small pouch of carom seeds (ajwain) pinned to the dress under the chin helps relieve the same.
Tags: Cold, Home Remedy, Congestion, Ajwain
Trim off any charred or burned pieces from the meat or fish as it can contain cancer causing compounds.
The charred areas of meat or fish are a main source of well-known group of carcinogens called heterocyclic amines (HCAs). HCAs occur when browning meat, whether it is cooked on an outdoor grill, in a hot frying pan, or broiling in the oven. HCAs form when high temperatures break down the amino acid creatinine, a chemical waste molecule generated from muscle metabolism.
Tags: Meat, Cancer, Non-vegetarian, Burnt
When trying to quit smoking, try to avoid the situations in which you are likely to be tempted to smoke, such as parties, drinking, etc.
You can also try sitting in the non-smoking section at restaurants, drinking your coffee standing up or with the other hand, or keeping something in your hand when you're talking on the phone.
Tags: Quit Smoking, Smoking
After finishing a long run, avoid stretching as your muscles are exhausted and vigorous stretching may lead to cramping or injury.
Tags: Running, Long Distance, Marathon, Streching, Injury
Wriggle your fingers, toes and roll shoulders whenever you can. It is a good stress buster & gives you a chance to work your hand & leg joints