Solving Rubic Cube for Begginers

Playing Rubik Cube is one of the best enjoyable game ever since.

People around the world has been addicted of playing Rubik Cube, many are been expert already & many are also have no yet idea of how to solve this kind of puzzle.

So I searched the web to share a simple technique of how Rubik Cube can solve easily. Even me on the first place I'm having hard of solving this puzzle.

So for those beginners and have no yet idea of solving the rubik cube, I think you suppose to watch this video.

Feng Shui & 3 kinds of Luck...

First for those who not yet understand what Feng Shui its all about.
Let me to give you a meaning of this...

Feng Shui is an ancient art and science developed over 3,000 years ago in China. It is a complex body of knowledge that reveals the ways to balance the energies of the environment to assure health, wealth and good fortune for people inhabiting it.

"Feng" means "wind" and "shui" means "water" (pronounced fung-shway). In Chinese culture gentle wind and clear water have always been associated with good harvest and good health, thus "good feng shui" came to mean good livelihood and fortune, while "bad feng shui" came to mean hardship and misfortune.

Feng Shui is based on the Taoist vision and understanding of nature, particularly on the idea that the land is alive and filled with energy.

This is related into a 3 Kinds of Luck...
So it should be better to use & let us know the 3rd one.

Luck as we know it comprises of 3 portions, namely Heaven Luck (Tie’n Chai’), Earth Luck (Ti Chai’) and Mankind Luck (Ren Chai’).

The 3 Kinds of Luck

Heaven Luck

Heaven Luck is preordained and cannot be changed. In a nutshell, heaven luck will determine when you are born, the location, as well as which family you are born into. Thus, our life to some extent is determined by the day, time and place we were born whether we like it or not. Our parents and the country of birth will affect the quality of our life. The pattern of our luck cycles follows a predictable and logical pattern and not on a random basis. The state of our luck will affect our endeavors and quality of life at a particular point in time and not be the same throughout our life.

Earth Luck

Earth luck relates to the kind of luck affected by our surroundings. Of course, we will not be able to make much change to the major scope of our environment. On a broader context, we can include the social, political and economic condition of the country and environment where one works at and this will affect quality of life. A more prosperous, stable and safe country with a cleaner or better environment will enhance one’s quality of life. Likewise, a poorer, politically unstable, war-torn country, or a dirtier environment will affect one’s quality of life. Again, even the physical landscape of our surroundings will play a part in the landscape feng shui of our surroundings.

Mankind Luck

Mankind luck is created by our behavior, our attitude towards life, as well as the choices that we make along this journey of life. There should not be any doubt that personal effort can greatly affect one’s quality of life. Many people from poorer backgrounds or in a disadvantageous position have turned around their quality of life thru their efforts and attitude towards life. There are many stories of people who have become very successful even though they started off life in a somewhat unfavorable position. Yet there are also many stories of frustrated geniuses that did not make it, despite being given every advantage in life.

However, the practice of Feng Shui allows us to effect changes within the realm of our home, office and personal space. Therefore, even if in the bigger scope of things, our earthly luck is not so good, we are still able to create some positive ‘chi’ thru the correction of our interior feng shui to improve our overall luck. Thus, thru the practice of feng shui, can one make that crucial difference in life, between one that is truly successful and one that average.

The final conclusion is do not despair, as you can still improve your overall luck by adopting the practice of feng shui and ensuring that your personal actions and attitudes create additional luck.

Mangoosteen Fruit - The Best Antioxidant

Mangosteen is a tropical fruit that is grown primarily in hot, humid climates of southeast Asia such as Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines.

Mangosteen is a dark purple fruit about 2 to 3 inches in diameter – the size of a small peach or apple. Mangosteens are unrelated to mangos.

The Mangoosteen Fruit

How exotic is the mangosteen fruit? It is rumored that Queen Victoria is said to have declared it her favorite fruit and offered a knighthood to anybody who could deliver a supply of mangosteen fruit to her. The mangosteen is so exotic and sought after that it is referred to as "Queen of Fruits" or "Fruit of the Gods."

Mangosteen Origins
While virtually unheard of in the United States and Europe the mangosteen originated deep in the tropical rain forests of southeast Asia in countries like Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Singapore and Thailand. Unlike traditional fruits which are available year round, the exotic mangosteen bears fruit only 2 times a year.

Mangosteen is similar to other exotic fruits in that it has been traditionally used as a health supplement and pain reliever. But the benefits of the mangosteen fruit go on to help control pain, reduce fever, increase engergy and ward off infections as well as to help protect against disease. While the list of mangosteen benefits goes on and on, the overall deciding factor has been one thing, the taste! Why else would it be classified as the finest fruit in the world?

Heaven for the Body - Heaven for the Tongue
"A sweet-tart melding of elegance and opulence that had echoes of fruit of every climate." - This is just one reference on how the exotic the mangosteen fruit is. There is no other fruit on the planet that combines the distinctly beautiful taste and overwhelming health benefits as that of the mangosteen!

The Mangosteen fruit is composed of the following:

• Pericarp (rind or skin)- it is smooth, 4-8mm thick with a dark purple color
• Pulp (fruit) - consists of 4-8 snowy white colored segments. It is soft & juicy with an exquisite unforgettable taste.
• Seeds - one mangosteen fruit usually contains 2-3 well-developed seeds ranging between 1.5 and 2.5 cm in length.

Inside the Mangosteen
Size: Roughly the size of a tangerine
Color: Smooth, dark purple pericarp (rind)
Color Inside: "Snow white" colored fruit
Taste: Unbearably exquisite, impossible to forget

Did you know?
The pericarp, or rind of the mangosteen contains more xanthones than any other source on earth! These are the same powerful xanthones that make XanGo Mangosteen the super star of health and nutritional supplements.

A Powerful Antioxidant
The xanthone laden mangosteen fruit and xango mangosteen juice contain an overwhelming amount of naturally occuring antioxidants.

Reference: Xango Mangoosteen

What I need to know about Urinary Tract Infections?

Most of ordinary people like me doesn't yet familiar when they hear ed the terminology of "UTI". We all known that this is a kind of sickness but we're not yet familiar what is this all about. So I do research and posting it to my blogs because I want you all my blog readers to be aware and have a background of what Urinary Tract Infections or UTI.

I hope that my researched article could help you and avoid this kind of infections.

What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

A UTI is an infection anywhere in the urinary tract.* Your urinary tract includes the organs that collect and store urine and release it from your body. They are the

* kidneys * ureters * bladder * prostate (in men) * urethra

* Kidneys = Your kidneys collect wastes and extra water from your blood to make urine.
* Ureters = The ureters carry the urine from your kidneys to your bladder.
* Bladder = Your bladder stores the urine and squeezes it out when full.
* Prostate = The prostate adds fluid to semen.
* Urethra = The urethra carries the urine out of your bladder when you urinate.

Images of the male and female urinary tracts that show the kidney, ureter, bladder, prostate, and urethra.

What causes a UTI?

Usually, a UTI is caused by bacteria that can also live in the digestive tract, in the vagina, or around the urethra, which is at the entrance to the urinary tract. Most often these bacteria enter the urethra and travel to the bladder and kidneys. Usually, your body removes the bacteria, and you have no symptoms. However, some people—including women and older people of both sexes—seem to be prone to infection.

Women are more likely to get UTIs than men and are more likely to get them at a younger age.
When should I see my doctor?

You should see your doctor if you have any of these signs or symptoms:

* burning feeling when you urinate
* frequent or intense urges to urinate, even when you have little urine to pass
* pain in your back or lower abdomen
* cloudy, dark, bloody, or unusual-smelling urine
* fever or chills

Women are more likely to get UTIs than men. When men get UTIs, however, they’re often serious and hard to treat. UTIs can be especially dangerous for older people and pregnant women, as well as for those with diabetes and those who have difficulty urinating.

How are UTIs treated?

Once it is determined that your symptoms have been caused by an infection, your doctor will prescribe an antibiotic. Antibiotics can kill the bacteria causing the infection. The antibiotic prescribed will depend on the type of bacteria found.

For simple infections, you’ll be given 3 days of therapy. For more serious infections, you’ll be given a prescription for 7 days or longer. Be sure to follow your instructions carefully and completely. If you have any allergies to drugs, be sure your doctor knows what they are.


Will UTIs come back?

Most healthy women don’t have repeat infections. However, about one out of every five women who get a UTI will get another one. Some women get three or more UTIs a year. Men frequently get repeat infections. Anyone who has diabetes or a problem that makes it difficult to urinate may get repeat infections.

If you get repeat infections, talk with your doctor about special treatment plans. Your doctor may refer you to a urologist, a doctor who specializes in urinary problems. Your doctor may have you take antibiotics over a longer period to help prevent repeat infections. Some doctors give patients who get frequent UTIs a supply of antibiotics to be taken at the first sign of infection. Make sure you understand and follow the instructions your doctor gives you.

Men may need to take antibiotics for a longer time. Bacteria can hide deep in prostate tissue. Men shouldn’t take their spouse’s pills and think they will cure the infection. See a doctor for treatment that fits your needs.


How can I prevent more UTIs?

Changing some of your daily habits may help you avoid UTIs.

* Drink lots of fluid to flush the bacteria from your system. Water is best. Try for 6 to 8 glasses a day.

* Drink cranberry juice or take vitamin C. Both increase the acid in your urine so bacteria can’t grow easily. Cranberry juice also makes your bladder wall slippery, so bacteria can’t stick to it.

* Urinate frequently and go when you first feel the urge. Bacteria can grow when urine stays in the bladder too long.

* Urinate shortly after sex. This can flush away bacteria that might have entered your urethra during sex. Drinking a glass of water will also help.

* After using the toilet, always wipe from front to back, especially after a bowel movement.

* Wear cotton underwear and loose-fitting clothes so that air can keep the area dry. Avoid tightfitting jeans and nylon underwear, which trap moisture and can help bacteria grow.

* For women, using a diaphragm or spermicide for birth control can lead to UTIs by increasing bacteria growth. If you have trouble with UTIs, consider modifying your birth control method. Unlubricated condoms or spermicidal condoms increase irritation, which may help bacteria grow. Consider switching to lubricated condoms without spermicide or using a nonspermicidal lubricant.



Source : Kidney and Urologic Diseases Clearinghouse

Heavy cell phone use tied to poorer sperm quality

Amy Norton

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) -- Spending hours on a cell phone each day may affect the quality of a man’s sperm, preliminary research suggests.

In a study of 361 men seen at their infertility clinic, researchers at the Cleveland Clinic found an association between the patients’ cell phone use and their sperm quality.

On average, the more hours the men spent on their cell phones each day, the lower their sperm count and the greater their percentage of abnormal sperm.

The findings, published in the journal Fertility and Sterility, add to questions about the potential health effects of cell phones and other wireless devices. Some studies, for example, have linked long term cell phone use to a higher risk of brain tumors, though many other studies have found no such connection.

The concern is that, over time, the electromagnetic energy emitted from mobile phones could theoretically harm body tissue - by damaging DNA, for example.

However, the new findings do not prove that cell phones somehow damage sperm, according to the researchers.

"Our results show a strong association of cell phone use with decreased semen quality. However, they do not prove a cause-and-effect relationship," lead researcher Dr. Ashok Agarwal told Reuters Health.

He and his colleagues based their findings on semen samples from 361 men who came to their infertility clinic over one year. All of the men were questioned about their cell phone habits.

In general, the researchers found, sperm count and sperm quality tended to decline as daily cell phone hours increased.

Men who said they used their phones for more than four hours each day had the lowest average sperm count and the fewest normal, viable sperm.

"We infer from our results that heavy cell phone use ... is associated with a lower semen quality," Agarwal said. But whether cell phones somehow directly affect men’s fertility is not clear.

Agarwal said he and his colleagues have two studies underway aiming to shed light on the issue. In one, they are exposing semen samples to electromagnetic radiation from cell phones to see what, if any, effects occur.

The second is a follow-up to the current study that is assessing a larger group of men. Agarwal said this study is more rigorously designed and will account for certain other factors like lifestyle habits and occupational exposures that might affect sperm quality.

SOURCE: Fertility and Sterility, January 2008.