Ten Keys to Successful Parenting
It is important that we discipline in a way that teaches responsibility by motivating our children internally, to build their self-esteem and make them feel loved. If our children are disciplined in this respect, they will not have a need to turn to gangs, drugs, or sex to feel powerful or belong.
The following ten keys will help parents use methods that have been proven to provide children with a sense of well-being and security.
1 - Use Genuine Encounter Moments (GEMS)
Your child's self-esteem is greatly influenced by the quality of time you spend with him-not the amount of time that you spend. With our busy lives, we are often thinking about the next thing that we have to do, instead of putting 100% focused attention on what our child is saying to us. We often pretend to listen or ignore our child's attempts to communicate with us. If we don't give our child GEMS throughout the day, he will often start to misbehave. Negative attention in a child's mind is better than being ignored.
It is also important to recognize that feelings are neither right nor wrong. They just are. So when your child says to you, "Mommy, you never spend time with me" (even though you just played with her) she is expressing what she feels. It is best at these times just to validate her feelings by saying, "Yeah, I bet it does feel like a long time since we spent time together."
2 - Use Action, Not Words
Statistics say that we give our children over 2000 compliance requests a day! No wonder our children become "parent deaf!" Instead of nagging or yelling, ask yourself, "What action could I take?" For example, if you have nagged your child about unrolling his socks when he takes them off, then only wash socks that are unrolled. Action speaks louder than words.
3 - Give Children Appropriate Ways to Feel Powerful
If you don't, they will find inappropriate ways to feel their power. Ways to help them feel powerful and valuable are to ask their advice, give them choices, let them help you balance your check book, cook all our part of a meal, or help you shop. A two-year-old can wash plastic dishes, wash vegetables, or put silverware away. Often we do the job for them because we can do it with less hassle, but the result is they feel unimportant.
4 - Use Natural Consequences
Ask yourself what would happen if I didn't interfere in this situation? If we interfere when we don't need to, we rob children of the chance to learn from the consequences of their actions. By allowing consequences to do the talking, we avoid disturbing our relationships by nagging or reminding too much. For example, if your child forgets her lunch, you don't bring it to her. Allow her to find a solution and learn the importance of remembering.
5 - Use Logical Consequences
Often the consequences are too far in the future to practically use a natural consequence. When that is the case, logical consequences are effective. A consequence for the child must be logically related to the behavior in order for it to work. For example, if your child forgets to return his video and you ground him for a week, that punishment will only create resentment within your child. However, if you return the video for him and either deduct the amount from his allowance or allow him to work off the money owed, then your child can see the logic to your discipline.
6 - Withdraw from Conflict
If your child is testing you through a temper tantrum, or being angry or speaking disrespectfully to you, it is best if you leave the room or tell the child you will be in the next room if he wants to "Try again." Do not leave in anger or defeat.
7 - Separate the Deed from the Doer
Never tell a child that he is bad. That tears at his self-esteem. Help your child recognize that it isn't that you don't like him, but it is his behavior that you are unwilling to tolerate. In order for a child to have healthy self-esteem, he must know that he is loved unconditionally no matter what he does. Do not motivate your child by withdrawing your love from him. When in doubt, ask yourself, did my discipline build my child's self-esteem?
8 - Be Kind and Firm at the Same Time
Suppose you have told your five-year-old child that if she isn't dressed by the time the timer goes off, you will pick her up and take her to the car. She has been told she can either get dressed either in the car or at school. Make sure that you are loving when you pick her up, yet firm by picking her up as soon as the timer goes off without any more nagging. If in doubt, ask yourself, did I motivate through love or fear?
9 - Parent with the End in Mind
Most of us parent with the mindset to get the situation under control as soon as possible. We are looking for the expedient solution. This often results in children who feel overpowered. But if we parent in a way that keeps in mind how we want our child to be as an adult, we will be more thoughtful in the way we parent. For example, if we spank our child, he will learn to use acts of aggression to get what he wants when he grows up.
10 - Be Consistent, Follow Through
If you have made an agreement that your child cannot buy candy when she gets to the store, do not give in to her pleas, tears, demands or pouting. Your child will learn to respect you more if you mean what you say.
Beautiful Feeling
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
9 Steps to More Effective Parenting
Effective Tips
9 Steps to More Effective Parenting
Raising children is one of the toughest and most fulfilling jobs in the world and the one for which you may be the least prepared. Learning “on the job” how to be a parent can be fraught with pitfalls. As advocates for children , we at the Dupont Hospital for Children want to help you raise healthy and happy children. Here are some ways to tackle your child-rearing responsibilities that will help you feel more fulfilled as a parent, and enjoy your children more, too.
1. Nurture your child’s self esteem
Children start developing their sense of self as babies when they see themselves through your eyes. Your tone of voice, your body language, and your every expression is absorbed by your child. Your words and actions as parents affect your child’s developing self-image more than anything else in his world. Consequently, praising your child for his accomplishment, however small, will make him feel proud; letting him to do things for himself will make him feel capable and independent. By contrast, belittling your child or comparing him unfavorably to another will make him feel worthless.
Avoid making loaded statement or using words as a weapons: “What a stupid thing to do!” or “You act more like a baby than your little brother!” Comments like these bruise the inside of a child as much as blows the outside. Choose your words carefully and be compassionate. Let your child know that everyone makes and that while you may not like his behavior. You still love him.
2. Catch your child being good
Have you ever stopped to think about how many times you react negatively to your child in a given day? You may find that you are criticizing far more than you are complimenting. How would you feel about a boss who treated you with that much negative guidance?
The more effective approach is to catch your child doing something right, and praise her to the skies. “You made your bed without being asked-that’s terrific!” or “I was watching you play with your sister and you were very patient!” These statements will do more to encourage good behavior over the long run than repeated scolding. Make a point of finding something to praise every day. Be generous with rewards-your love, hugs and compliments can work wonders and are often rewards enough. Soon you will find you are “growing” more of the behavior you would like to see.
3. Set limits and be consistent with your discipline
Discipline is necessary in every household. The goal of discipline is to help children choose acceptable behaviors. Children may test the limits you establish for them but they need limits to grow into responsible adults. Establishing house rules might include: homework is to be done before any television privileges are granted, or hitting, name-calling and hurtful teasing are unacceptable.
You may want to have a system in place: one warning, followed by consequences such as “time out” or loss of privileges. A common mistake parents makes is failure to follow through with consequence when rules are broken. A rule without consequences is not a rule at all-it’s a threat. You can’t discipline a child for talking back one day, and ignore it the next. Being consistent sets an example of what expect from our children.
4. Make time for your children
With so many demands on your time, it’s often difficult for parents and children to get together for a family meal, let alone spend some quality time together. However, there is probably nothing your child would like more. Get up 10 minutes earlier in the morning so you can eat breakfast with your child or leave the dishes in the sink and take a walk after dinner. Children who are not getting the attention they want from their parents often act out or misbehave because they are assured of being noticed. Many parents find it mutually rewarding to have prescheduled time with their child on a regular basis. For instance, tell your child Tuesday is her special night with Mommy and let her help decide how you will spend your time together. Look for ways to connect with your child without actually being there-put a note or something special in her lunchbox.
Adolescents seem to need the undivided attention of their parents less than younger children. Since there are fewer windows of opportunity for parents and teen to get together, parents should do their best to be available when their teen does express a desire to talk or participate in family activities.
Don’t feel too guilty if you’re a working parent. Quantity is not nearly as important as what you do with the bits and pieces of time you have with your child. It is the many little things you do together-making popcorn playing cards and window-shopping that your child will remember.
5. Be a good role model
Young children learn a great deal about how to act by watching you. The younger they are, the more cues they take from you. Before you lash out or blow your top in front of your child, think about this: Is that how you want him to behave when he’s angry? Be constantly aware that you are being observed by your children. Studies have shown that children who hit usually have a role model for aggression at home.
Instead, model the traits you whish to cultivate in your child; respect, friendliness, honesty, kindness. Exhibit unselfish behavior. Do things for other people without expecting a reward, such as taking dinner to sick neighbor. Express thanks; offer compliments. Above all, treat your children the way you expect other people to treat you.
6. Make communication a priority
You can’t expect children to do everything simply because you, as parents, “say so.” Children want and deserve explanations as much as adults do. If we don’t take time to explain, children will begin to wonder about our values and motives and whether they have any basis. Parents who reason with their children allow them to understand and learn in a non-judgmental way.
Make your expectations clear. If there is a problem, describe it to your child, express your feelings about it and invite your child to work on a solution with you. Be sure to include consequences. Make suggestions and offer choice. Be open to your child’s suggestions as well. Negotiate with her. Children who participate in decisions are more motivated to carry them out.
7. Be flexible and willing to adjust your parenting style
If you frequently feel “let down” by your child’s behavior, it may be because you have unrealistic expectations for her. Parents who think in “should”, e.g., “She should be potty-trained by now”, may find it helpful to do more reading on the matter or talk to other parents or child development specialists. This may enable you to adjust your expectations to a more realistic level.
The environment in which your child moves also has an impact on her behavior. For example, you may be able to modify your 2-year-old’s behavior by changing her environment. If you find yourself constantly saying “NO” to her, there are surely ways to restructure her surroundings so that fewer things are off-limits. This will cause les frustration for both of you.
As your child changes, you will probably have to change your parenting style, too. Many parents find it helpful at some point to draw up a “kiddie contract” to encourage good behavior and motivate their child. This can be as simple as a weekly list of chores and responsibilities posted on the refrigerator. Chances are, what works with your child now won’t work forever.
Teenagers tend to look less to their parents and more to their peers for examples of how to be. Continue to provide guidance and appropriate discipline while allowing your child to earn more independence. And seize every available moment to make a connection!
8. Show your love is unconditional
As a parent, you are responsible for correcting and guiding your child. But how you express your corrective guidance makes all the difference in how your child receives it. When you have to confront your child, avoid blaming, criticizing or faultfinding, which undermine his self-esteem and can lead to resentment. Instead, strive to nurture and encourage even when you are disciplining your child. Make sure he knows that while you want and expect him to do better next time, you love him-no matter what.
9. Be aware of your own needs and limitations as a parent
Face it you are an imperfect parent. You have strengths and weaknesses as a family leader. Recognize your abilities, “I’m loving and dedicated”. Vow to work on your weaknesses. “I need to be more consistent with discipline”. Try to have realistic expectations of yourself, your spouse and your children. You don’t have to have all the answers be forgiving of yourself. And try to make parenting a manageable job. Focus on the areas that need the most attention rather than trying to address everything all at once. Admit it when you’re burned out. Take time out from parenting to do thing that will make you happy as a person and as a couple. Focusing on your needs does not make you selfish. It simply means you care about your own well-being. Which is another important value to model for your children.
9 Steps to More Effective Parenting
Raising children is one of the toughest and most fulfilling jobs in the world and the one for which you may be the least prepared. Learning “on the job” how to be a parent can be fraught with pitfalls. As advocates for children , we at the Dupont Hospital for Children want to help you raise healthy and happy children. Here are some ways to tackle your child-rearing responsibilities that will help you feel more fulfilled as a parent, and enjoy your children more, too.
1. Nurture your child’s self esteem
Children start developing their sense of self as babies when they see themselves through your eyes. Your tone of voice, your body language, and your every expression is absorbed by your child. Your words and actions as parents affect your child’s developing self-image more than anything else in his world. Consequently, praising your child for his accomplishment, however small, will make him feel proud; letting him to do things for himself will make him feel capable and independent. By contrast, belittling your child or comparing him unfavorably to another will make him feel worthless.
Avoid making loaded statement or using words as a weapons: “What a stupid thing to do!” or “You act more like a baby than your little brother!” Comments like these bruise the inside of a child as much as blows the outside. Choose your words carefully and be compassionate. Let your child know that everyone makes and that while you may not like his behavior. You still love him.
2. Catch your child being good
Have you ever stopped to think about how many times you react negatively to your child in a given day? You may find that you are criticizing far more than you are complimenting. How would you feel about a boss who treated you with that much negative guidance?
The more effective approach is to catch your child doing something right, and praise her to the skies. “You made your bed without being asked-that’s terrific!” or “I was watching you play with your sister and you were very patient!” These statements will do more to encourage good behavior over the long run than repeated scolding. Make a point of finding something to praise every day. Be generous with rewards-your love, hugs and compliments can work wonders and are often rewards enough. Soon you will find you are “growing” more of the behavior you would like to see.
3. Set limits and be consistent with your discipline
Discipline is necessary in every household. The goal of discipline is to help children choose acceptable behaviors. Children may test the limits you establish for them but they need limits to grow into responsible adults. Establishing house rules might include: homework is to be done before any television privileges are granted, or hitting, name-calling and hurtful teasing are unacceptable.
You may want to have a system in place: one warning, followed by consequences such as “time out” or loss of privileges. A common mistake parents makes is failure to follow through with consequence when rules are broken. A rule without consequences is not a rule at all-it’s a threat. You can’t discipline a child for talking back one day, and ignore it the next. Being consistent sets an example of what expect from our children.
4. Make time for your children
With so many demands on your time, it’s often difficult for parents and children to get together for a family meal, let alone spend some quality time together. However, there is probably nothing your child would like more. Get up 10 minutes earlier in the morning so you can eat breakfast with your child or leave the dishes in the sink and take a walk after dinner. Children who are not getting the attention they want from their parents often act out or misbehave because they are assured of being noticed. Many parents find it mutually rewarding to have prescheduled time with their child on a regular basis. For instance, tell your child Tuesday is her special night with Mommy and let her help decide how you will spend your time together. Look for ways to connect with your child without actually being there-put a note or something special in her lunchbox.
Adolescents seem to need the undivided attention of their parents less than younger children. Since there are fewer windows of opportunity for parents and teen to get together, parents should do their best to be available when their teen does express a desire to talk or participate in family activities.
Don’t feel too guilty if you’re a working parent. Quantity is not nearly as important as what you do with the bits and pieces of time you have with your child. It is the many little things you do together-making popcorn playing cards and window-shopping that your child will remember.
5. Be a good role model
Young children learn a great deal about how to act by watching you. The younger they are, the more cues they take from you. Before you lash out or blow your top in front of your child, think about this: Is that how you want him to behave when he’s angry? Be constantly aware that you are being observed by your children. Studies have shown that children who hit usually have a role model for aggression at home.
Instead, model the traits you whish to cultivate in your child; respect, friendliness, honesty, kindness. Exhibit unselfish behavior. Do things for other people without expecting a reward, such as taking dinner to sick neighbor. Express thanks; offer compliments. Above all, treat your children the way you expect other people to treat you.
6. Make communication a priority
You can’t expect children to do everything simply because you, as parents, “say so.” Children want and deserve explanations as much as adults do. If we don’t take time to explain, children will begin to wonder about our values and motives and whether they have any basis. Parents who reason with their children allow them to understand and learn in a non-judgmental way.
Make your expectations clear. If there is a problem, describe it to your child, express your feelings about it and invite your child to work on a solution with you. Be sure to include consequences. Make suggestions and offer choice. Be open to your child’s suggestions as well. Negotiate with her. Children who participate in decisions are more motivated to carry them out.
7. Be flexible and willing to adjust your parenting style
If you frequently feel “let down” by your child’s behavior, it may be because you have unrealistic expectations for her. Parents who think in “should”, e.g., “She should be potty-trained by now”, may find it helpful to do more reading on the matter or talk to other parents or child development specialists. This may enable you to adjust your expectations to a more realistic level.
The environment in which your child moves also has an impact on her behavior. For example, you may be able to modify your 2-year-old’s behavior by changing her environment. If you find yourself constantly saying “NO” to her, there are surely ways to restructure her surroundings so that fewer things are off-limits. This will cause les frustration for both of you.
As your child changes, you will probably have to change your parenting style, too. Many parents find it helpful at some point to draw up a “kiddie contract” to encourage good behavior and motivate their child. This can be as simple as a weekly list of chores and responsibilities posted on the refrigerator. Chances are, what works with your child now won’t work forever.
Teenagers tend to look less to their parents and more to their peers for examples of how to be. Continue to provide guidance and appropriate discipline while allowing your child to earn more independence. And seize every available moment to make a connection!
8. Show your love is unconditional
As a parent, you are responsible for correcting and guiding your child. But how you express your corrective guidance makes all the difference in how your child receives it. When you have to confront your child, avoid blaming, criticizing or faultfinding, which undermine his self-esteem and can lead to resentment. Instead, strive to nurture and encourage even when you are disciplining your child. Make sure he knows that while you want and expect him to do better next time, you love him-no matter what.
9. Be aware of your own needs and limitations as a parent
Face it you are an imperfect parent. You have strengths and weaknesses as a family leader. Recognize your abilities, “I’m loving and dedicated”. Vow to work on your weaknesses. “I need to be more consistent with discipline”. Try to have realistic expectations of yourself, your spouse and your children. You don’t have to have all the answers be forgiving of yourself. And try to make parenting a manageable job. Focus on the areas that need the most attention rather than trying to address everything all at once. Admit it when you’re burned out. Take time out from parenting to do thing that will make you happy as a person and as a couple. Focusing on your needs does not make you selfish. It simply means you care about your own well-being. Which is another important value to model for your children.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Home Decoration Tips
Decorating your home can be very simple and inexpensive, if you follow these rules to make your house look breathtakingly beautiful.
1.Decide on a theme: Before you could start decorating your space, it is very important to exercise imagination and zero in on an idea that best describes you. Your age, family background, personal interests, hobbies, holiday destinations visited and any other factor which describes the real you should be manifested through your decor.
2.You are your space: If you imagine yourself to be the space you want to furnish, your favourite clothing would be the decor. Be smart, ignite your imagination and create something beautiful out what reveal the best out of you.
3.Lighten up your room: Natural sunlight is the best source of light which gives a lot of space to your room. Keep your windows open to let in fresh air and adequate sunlight.
4.Paint your room: White can be the best colour that can make the room bright and beautiful. Any colour furnishings would look great with white. However. If your favourite colour is red or orange, it's best to paint the most prominent wall with your favourite shade and keeping the curtains the same hue.
5.Minimal furniture: Keep your furniture as minimal as possible to facilitate movement and space.
6.Exotic pieces and wall hangings: Freak out on exotic artifacts and handicrafts that bring out your best interests and wild passion for paintings. Experiment and go in for something unique and captivating.
7.Fresh flora: Palm plants, bamboos and flower pots can work beautiful to create a sense of revival and rejuvenation. Plants placed at the corners of the area fitted in beautiful pots can create magic.
8.Curtains: Purchase your curtains which goes exactly with the sofas. Any mismatch can look ghastly and ruin the look of your space.
A home makeover adds freshness and provides beauty to your home spaces. Go home and create some magic.
1.Decide on a theme: Before you could start decorating your space, it is very important to exercise imagination and zero in on an idea that best describes you. Your age, family background, personal interests, hobbies, holiday destinations visited and any other factor which describes the real you should be manifested through your decor.
2.You are your space: If you imagine yourself to be the space you want to furnish, your favourite clothing would be the decor. Be smart, ignite your imagination and create something beautiful out what reveal the best out of you.
3.Lighten up your room: Natural sunlight is the best source of light which gives a lot of space to your room. Keep your windows open to let in fresh air and adequate sunlight.
4.Paint your room: White can be the best colour that can make the room bright and beautiful. Any colour furnishings would look great with white. However. If your favourite colour is red or orange, it's best to paint the most prominent wall with your favourite shade and keeping the curtains the same hue.
5.Minimal furniture: Keep your furniture as minimal as possible to facilitate movement and space.
6.Exotic pieces and wall hangings: Freak out on exotic artifacts and handicrafts that bring out your best interests and wild passion for paintings. Experiment and go in for something unique and captivating.
7.Fresh flora: Palm plants, bamboos and flower pots can work beautiful to create a sense of revival and rejuvenation. Plants placed at the corners of the area fitted in beautiful pots can create magic.
8.Curtains: Purchase your curtains which goes exactly with the sofas. Any mismatch can look ghastly and ruin the look of your space.
A home makeover adds freshness and provides beauty to your home spaces. Go home and create some magic.
10 Essential Health Tips
10 Essential Health Tips
(The Basics to Practice Every Day)
"He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything." -Arabian Proverb
1. Move More
Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it's a stress buster. Think 'move' in small increments of time. It doesn't have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute aerobic dance class or tai chi or kickboxing. But that's great when you're up to it. Meanwhile, move more. Thought for the day: Cha, Cha, Cha…. Then do it!
2. Cut Fat
Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage). Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts. Most are available in lower fat versions such as substitute butter, fat free cheeses and mayonnaise. Thought for the day: Lean, mean, fat-burning machine…. Then be one!
3. Quit Smoking
The jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when the Surgeon General announced that smoking was harmful to your health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products that kill. Just recently, we've seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Could it be the Hollywood influence? It seems the stars in every movie of late smoke cigarettes. Beware. Warn your children of the false romance or 'tough guy' stance of Hollywood smokers. Thought for the day: Give up just one cigarette…. the next one.
4. Reduce Stress
Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e.,Soak in a hot tub; walk on the beach or in a park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing music; watch a funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult people when possible. Thought for the day: When seeing red, think pink clouds….then float on them.
5. Protect Yourself from Pollution
If you can't live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes and exercising near busy thoroughfares. Exercise outside when the smog rating is low. Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is good. Plant lots of shrubbery in your yard. It's a good pollution and dirt from the street deterrent. Thought for the day: 'Smoke gets in your eyes'…and your mouth, and your nose and your lungs as do pollutants….hum the tune daily.
6. Wear Your Seat Belt
Statistics show that seat belts add to longevity and help alleviate potential injuries in car crashes. Thought for the day: Buckle down and buckle up.
7. Floss Your Teeth
Recent studies make a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it's because people who floss tend to be more health conscious than people who don't? Thought for the day: Floss and be your body's boss.
8. Avoid Excessive Drinking
While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day (two for men) can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney disease and cancer. Thought for the day: A jug of wine should last a long time.
9. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook
There's a definitive connection between living well and healthfully and having a cheerful outlook on life. Thought for the day: You can't be unhappy when you're smiling or singing.
10. Choose Your Parents Well
The link between genetics and health is a powerful one. But just because one or both of your parents died young in ill health doesn't mean you cannot counteract the genetic pool handed you. Thought for the day: Follow these basic tips for healthy living and you can better control your own destiny.
(The Basics to Practice Every Day)
"He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything." -Arabian Proverb
1. Move More
Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it's a stress buster. Think 'move' in small increments of time. It doesn't have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute aerobic dance class or tai chi or kickboxing. But that's great when you're up to it. Meanwhile, move more. Thought for the day: Cha, Cha, Cha…. Then do it!
2. Cut Fat
Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage). Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts. Most are available in lower fat versions such as substitute butter, fat free cheeses and mayonnaise. Thought for the day: Lean, mean, fat-burning machine…. Then be one!
3. Quit Smoking
The jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when the Surgeon General announced that smoking was harmful to your health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products that kill. Just recently, we've seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Could it be the Hollywood influence? It seems the stars in every movie of late smoke cigarettes. Beware. Warn your children of the false romance or 'tough guy' stance of Hollywood smokers. Thought for the day: Give up just one cigarette…. the next one.
4. Reduce Stress
Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e.,Soak in a hot tub; walk on the beach or in a park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing music; watch a funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult people when possible. Thought for the day: When seeing red, think pink clouds….then float on them.
5. Protect Yourself from Pollution
If you can't live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes and exercising near busy thoroughfares. Exercise outside when the smog rating is low. Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is good. Plant lots of shrubbery in your yard. It's a good pollution and dirt from the street deterrent. Thought for the day: 'Smoke gets in your eyes'…and your mouth, and your nose and your lungs as do pollutants….hum the tune daily.
6. Wear Your Seat Belt
Statistics show that seat belts add to longevity and help alleviate potential injuries in car crashes. Thought for the day: Buckle down and buckle up.
7. Floss Your Teeth
Recent studies make a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it's because people who floss tend to be more health conscious than people who don't? Thought for the day: Floss and be your body's boss.
8. Avoid Excessive Drinking
While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day (two for men) can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney disease and cancer. Thought for the day: A jug of wine should last a long time.
9. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook
There's a definitive connection between living well and healthfully and having a cheerful outlook on life. Thought for the day: You can't be unhappy when you're smiling or singing.
10. Choose Your Parents Well
The link between genetics and health is a powerful one. But just because one or both of your parents died young in ill health doesn't mean you cannot counteract the genetic pool handed you. Thought for the day: Follow these basic tips for healthy living and you can better control your own destiny.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Body Care Tips, Health Tips, Kitchen Tips, Home Tricks
Body care
• Mix six-teaspoon petroleum jelly, two-teaspoon glycerin and two-teaspoon lemon juice. Apply this moisturizing lotion at least twice a week if you have dry and flaky, arms and legs
• Peel and grate a cucumber. Squeeze the juice to this, mix half-a-teaspoon glycerin and half-a-teaspoon rose water. Apply this on sunburns, leave it for some time.
• If you have cracked heels, melt paraffin wax; mix it with little mustard oil and apply on the affected area. Leave it overnight. After 10 or 15 days, your heels will become smooth.
• Massage your body with a mixture of coconut oil and any of your favourite scented oils like lavender or rosemary.
• For rough palms, use a mixture of glycerin and limejuice in equal proportion.
• For cracked heals, massage the foot with coconut oil and keep the foot in warm water for some time. Wipe the water off the feet and apply a mixture of hibiscus flower(10), Henna (1 handful) and juice of half a lemon. when dry wash it off.
• Remove scars on your hands and feet by rubbing them with lemon peel.
Eye care
• Dip wads of cotton in a chilled mixture of cucumber and potato juice. Keep this on your eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes and gently wash it off. Apply a little baby oil.
• For long eyelashes.., apply a thin coat of castor oil every night. It strengthens lashes and cools your eyes.
• Massage a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes to get rid off dark circles.
• To reduce puffiness of your eyes, grate a potato; tie in a cloth and place the cloth over your eyes for about 15 minutes.
• Add a small pinch of salt in water and wash for bright and sparkling eyes.
• Mix tomato juice and lemon juice in equal quantity and apply around the eyes. After 30 minutes wash it off with cold and hot water alternatively.
• Make a paste of sandal wood and nutmeg. Apply the paste around the eyes before sleeping and wash it off in the morning.
• Crush a cucumber and take the juice. Add a little rose water and apply around the eyes and wash it after 30 minutes.
• Place cotton wool swabs dipped in cold milk on closed eyes for removing dark circles.
Lip Care
• You can mix one-tablespoon cranberry sauce juice with two tablespoons Vaseline for a delicious home made lip balm.
• Apply the juice of lemon skin for avoiding black colour of lips
• Massage your lips with coriander leaf juice for soft and rosy lips.
HEALTH TIPS
o To avoid diseases like hepatitis and Typhoid, eat 5 basil leaves everyday.
o For tooth ache, keep a clove on the affected area.
o Have a mixture of gingelly oil and egg, for 3 days, for menstrual disorders.
o You will get a great relief from menstrual pain , if you have a gooseberry daily.
o Boil the leaf of Malabar nut, squeeze its juice and add egg white. It subsides cough.
o Eat the powder of dried ginger and cumin with sugar for relief from cough.
o Have the mixture of mustard paste and honey for good relief from cough.
o For a good relief from cough, mix equal quantities of basil juice, honey and ajwain juice and drink on an empty stomach.
o Are you suffering from urinary infection? Drink a glassful of water with a pinch of cardamom powder.
o Chew some cumin and sugar for relief from stomach pain.
o Have a mixture of lemon juice and honey when you are suffering from cold.
o If you have bad breath, drink at least five glasses of water in the morning.
o Stop nose bleeds by putting a few drops of pomegranate juice into your nostrils.
o For nagging cough and chest congestion, boil 3 cups of water with 2 fresh betel leaves and 4 crushed peppercorns, till the water is reduced to half. Strain and drink every morning and night with a teaspoon of honey.
o For relief from toothache.. Take two basil leaves, a grain of salt and a pinch of pepper powder and press against the affected tooth.
o For minor rashes on the skin.. add few basil leaves in your bathing water before you bathe.
o To get a fair baby, Mothers can drink saffron added to milk during pregnancy.
o For fever and cough of children, give some honey mixed with water.
o The juice of carrot and tomato, mixed with a little honey is good tonic for children.
o A teaspoon of the powdered pomegranate skin taken with water early in the morning will not only purify the blood but also will serve as a good de- worming agent
o Chewing raw guava leaves is an excellent quick fix for diarrhoea
o If you are suffering from acidity, drink a glass of water with a piece of jaggery dissolved in it, after meals.
o Drink basil water everyday, it helps in keeping throat infection and cough at bay.
For good Health
o Add vegetables and fruits in your diet chart.
o Drink 12-16 glass of water daily.
o Avoid excess eating of fried things.
o Try to buy meat which contain less fat.
o Avoid excess sugar in tea and coffee.
o Slice vegetables into big pieces, so that it won't loose vitamins.
HOME TRICKS
• While washing silk sarees add a little lemon juice. The colour won't fade and it will give a glossy finish.
• To remove the marks in furniture's, scratch with the paste made from ash of cigar and vinegar.
• Cleaning the furniture with shoe polish will lend an excellent sheen to it
• The furniture becomes more bright and shiny if it is cleaned with the cloth dipped in strong tea.
• Apply some wax or soap on the sides of the drawer for easy movement.
• The furniture becomes more shiny if it is cleaned with mixture of olive oil and vinegar.
• The gold will become more brighter if it is cleaned in pumpkin juice.
• To remove the stain of wine from cloth clean that portion with the cloth dipped in soda.
• To remove the stain of henna from the cloth, dip the cloth in warm milk for half an hour and wash with soap.
• To remove ink stain from clothes, rub the area with a cotton bud soaked in eau-de-cologne.
• While mopping the floor add two teaspoons of salt to the water to keep flies at bay.
• To remove stains from utensils, add bleaching powder in a tub of water and dip the utensils before washing with detergent.
• Used mosquito mats is an excellent blotting agent.
• To keep a vaccum flask clean and odour free, fill up half the flask with vinegar, hot water and pieces of egg shell.
• If two stamps stick together, keep it in a freezer for some time and peal them out.
• Vinegar is an excellent cleanser for glassware.
• To prevent silver fish from attacking your clothes, keep a few 'kalonji' seeds tied in a muslin cloth in your cupboard.
• Soak your silver articles in tamarind water for 30 minutes and wash off with fresh water, if you want them to shine like new.
• To remove mud and mud strains from clothes, rub the affected area with potato stock and wash it with water.
• To remove the tea stains from the vessels, take some water and add 2 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate and boil it. After some time, wash the vessel with detergent.
• To remove lipstick stain, apply Vaseline on that portion and wash it with soap after some time.
• To sharpen a sewing machine needle, stitch through a piece of sand paper.
• Keep the water in your flower vase odourless for along time put a piece of charcoal in it.
• Rub toothpaste over the fine scratches on glassware. It acts as a slight abrasive and smoothens out the area.
• Soften hardened shoe polish with a few drops of white spirit.
• Instead of scratching off candle wax from an object, hold the object close to a flame or some source of heat for a few seconds till the wax melts away.
• Clean dust particles and dirt from your steel or iron sieve by holding it over the fire for some time. After the grime burns to soot and falls off, wash with soap and water. Your sieve will look better and shine like a new.
• To soften a tight leather shoe, apply some curd on their inner surfaces at night.
• 'Agarbatti.' ash can be used to clean silver and brass articles.
• In order to keep away the termites and insects from your bookshelves, keep few pieces of sandalwood.
• Hardened glue becomes soft and useable again if you add some glycerin and warm water to it .
• To remove the stains from white foot wear, soak a small cotton wool in nail polish remover and rub briskly on your foot wear.
• Use a few drops of after shave lotion to get rid of a stubborn dirt from shoes.
• Clean the silverware with dry ash or common salt for shiny appearance.
• To clean your diamond ornaments, soak it in water for 15 minutes, add some washing powder and boil for 7 to 8 minutes and wash it in running water.
• Put some bits of lemon peels in the pressure cooker while cooking, the cooker will remain white inside.
• To remove the chewing-gum stuck to the floor, clean it with a little kerosene.
• Nail polish remover is excellent for removing stains from bone china.
• Diamonds will regain their luster if you rub a piece of chalk over them and wipe clean with a soft dry cloth.
• Add a little water to used tea leaves and used them to clean glass and window panes for sparkling results.
• To remove stains from vessels, rub it with a wet cloth dipped in baking soda.
• To remove stains from brassware dip it in tamarind water for some time and wash it and then polish it using brasso.
• To remove tea or coffee stains from steel cups clean it with salt water.
• To clean non stick pans easily, pour some warm water into it and keep it for some time and then wash it with any detergent.
• To remove the smell of masala form mixi, put few pieces of dry bread and powder it.
KITCHEN TIPS
• For soft Dosas, add some boiled rice to white gram and rice, while grinding.
• Put some neem and turmeric pieces or garlic flakes in the container where you store rice or grains, in order to keep away insects.
• To adjust salt in curries add roasted rice powder.
• If the curd is too sour, add 4 cups of water to it. After half an hour, remove the water collected on top.
• When you cook dal add some refined oil or garlic. It will reduce gas trouble.
• Keep rice flour and basin in a polythene cover in refrigerator when you want tem stored for a long time.
• Add some vinegar in the boiling water before steaming potato.
• For crispy dosas, add a teaspoon of tur dal gram) and some fenugreek seeds while soaking rice
• Add a pinch of corn flour to the jar of salt to prevent it from getting damp.
• While chopping raw bananas and potatoes, put the pieces in a bowl of water to avoid it from turning black.
• A bay leaf added to the flour container will keep the flour free from moisture.
• To peel garlic flakes easily, wash and soak them in cold water for about an hour.
• Green peas will retain their original colour, if you add a pinch of sugar while boiling.
• Leafy vegetables will remain fresh longer, if wrapped in news papers when you are storing.
• If you don't have any cream to add in the soup or gravy, add a mixture of butter and milk.
• Apply some oil on the sides of the vessel in which you boil milk, in order to avoid it from overflowing.
• After extracting butter from milk cream, add a little milk or curd to the residue and boil. You will get soft 'Paneer'.
• For thick cream, cover the milk vessel with a thin muslin cloth and refrigerate over night.
• Barley powder will increase the taste of meat and vegetable curries.
• You can make tasty chappathi by mixing equal proportion of wheat flour and barley.
• While boiling eggs, put a hole with a pin on the rounded portion of the egg so that the shell won't break when boiling.
• Keep boiled eggs in cold water for 5 minutes, this will make removal of the shell easier.
• Cut boiled eggs with a knife dipped in hot water to avoid breaking.
• Boiled eggs will last longer, if you store the shelled eggs in a bowl of cold water in a refrigerator.
• If the bread is too soft to cut into pieces, hold the knife close to a flame and then slice the bread with it.
• If you need only the egg white, for storing the remaining yolk, cover the yolk with water or milk and keep in a cool dark place. Just drain off the liquid before using the yolk.
• Add a little powdered lemon rind to puddings or deserts to avoid the smell of egg.
• If you want to make crispy potatoes or banana chips, sprinkle salt water over them while frying.
• Soak almonds in warm water for a minute, if you need to peel them quickly.
• If a curry turns out too salty, garnish it with some grated coconut mix with cumin powder.
• Add a pinch of sugar while cooking spinach, it will retain its green colour.
• Dal will cook well, if you add a little sesame oil while cooking.
• To make the 'poori' more tastier, add one tablespoon semoline for each 100g wheat flour.
• Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda while mixing the dough for 'chappathi' to make it soft.
• For making soft sauce, add some paneer.
• Adding turmeric will help pickles from getting spoilt.
• Mix six-teaspoon petroleum jelly, two-teaspoon glycerin and two-teaspoon lemon juice. Apply this moisturizing lotion at least twice a week if you have dry and flaky, arms and legs
• Peel and grate a cucumber. Squeeze the juice to this, mix half-a-teaspoon glycerin and half-a-teaspoon rose water. Apply this on sunburns, leave it for some time.
• If you have cracked heels, melt paraffin wax; mix it with little mustard oil and apply on the affected area. Leave it overnight. After 10 or 15 days, your heels will become smooth.
• Massage your body with a mixture of coconut oil and any of your favourite scented oils like lavender or rosemary.
• For rough palms, use a mixture of glycerin and limejuice in equal proportion.
• For cracked heals, massage the foot with coconut oil and keep the foot in warm water for some time. Wipe the water off the feet and apply a mixture of hibiscus flower(10), Henna (1 handful) and juice of half a lemon. when dry wash it off.
• Remove scars on your hands and feet by rubbing them with lemon peel.
Eye care
• Dip wads of cotton in a chilled mixture of cucumber and potato juice. Keep this on your eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes and gently wash it off. Apply a little baby oil.
• For long eyelashes.., apply a thin coat of castor oil every night. It strengthens lashes and cools your eyes.
• Massage a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes to get rid off dark circles.
• To reduce puffiness of your eyes, grate a potato; tie in a cloth and place the cloth over your eyes for about 15 minutes.
• Add a small pinch of salt in water and wash for bright and sparkling eyes.
• Mix tomato juice and lemon juice in equal quantity and apply around the eyes. After 30 minutes wash it off with cold and hot water alternatively.
• Make a paste of sandal wood and nutmeg. Apply the paste around the eyes before sleeping and wash it off in the morning.
• Crush a cucumber and take the juice. Add a little rose water and apply around the eyes and wash it after 30 minutes.
• Place cotton wool swabs dipped in cold milk on closed eyes for removing dark circles.
Lip Care
• You can mix one-tablespoon cranberry sauce juice with two tablespoons Vaseline for a delicious home made lip balm.
• Apply the juice of lemon skin for avoiding black colour of lips
• Massage your lips with coriander leaf juice for soft and rosy lips.
HEALTH TIPS
o To avoid diseases like hepatitis and Typhoid, eat 5 basil leaves everyday.
o For tooth ache, keep a clove on the affected area.
o Have a mixture of gingelly oil and egg, for 3 days, for menstrual disorders.
o You will get a great relief from menstrual pain , if you have a gooseberry daily.
o Boil the leaf of Malabar nut, squeeze its juice and add egg white. It subsides cough.
o Eat the powder of dried ginger and cumin with sugar for relief from cough.
o Have the mixture of mustard paste and honey for good relief from cough.
o For a good relief from cough, mix equal quantities of basil juice, honey and ajwain juice and drink on an empty stomach.
o Are you suffering from urinary infection? Drink a glassful of water with a pinch of cardamom powder.
o Chew some cumin and sugar for relief from stomach pain.
o Have a mixture of lemon juice and honey when you are suffering from cold.
o If you have bad breath, drink at least five glasses of water in the morning.
o Stop nose bleeds by putting a few drops of pomegranate juice into your nostrils.
o For nagging cough and chest congestion, boil 3 cups of water with 2 fresh betel leaves and 4 crushed peppercorns, till the water is reduced to half. Strain and drink every morning and night with a teaspoon of honey.
o For relief from toothache.. Take two basil leaves, a grain of salt and a pinch of pepper powder and press against the affected tooth.
o For minor rashes on the skin.. add few basil leaves in your bathing water before you bathe.
o To get a fair baby, Mothers can drink saffron added to milk during pregnancy.
o For fever and cough of children, give some honey mixed with water.
o The juice of carrot and tomato, mixed with a little honey is good tonic for children.
o A teaspoon of the powdered pomegranate skin taken with water early in the morning will not only purify the blood but also will serve as a good de- worming agent
o Chewing raw guava leaves is an excellent quick fix for diarrhoea
o If you are suffering from acidity, drink a glass of water with a piece of jaggery dissolved in it, after meals.
o Drink basil water everyday, it helps in keeping throat infection and cough at bay.
For good Health
o Add vegetables and fruits in your diet chart.
o Drink 12-16 glass of water daily.
o Avoid excess eating of fried things.
o Try to buy meat which contain less fat.
o Avoid excess sugar in tea and coffee.
o Slice vegetables into big pieces, so that it won't loose vitamins.
HOME TRICKS
• While washing silk sarees add a little lemon juice. The colour won't fade and it will give a glossy finish.
• To remove the marks in furniture's, scratch with the paste made from ash of cigar and vinegar.
• Cleaning the furniture with shoe polish will lend an excellent sheen to it
• The furniture becomes more bright and shiny if it is cleaned with the cloth dipped in strong tea.
• Apply some wax or soap on the sides of the drawer for easy movement.
• The furniture becomes more shiny if it is cleaned with mixture of olive oil and vinegar.
• The gold will become more brighter if it is cleaned in pumpkin juice.
• To remove the stain of wine from cloth clean that portion with the cloth dipped in soda.
• To remove the stain of henna from the cloth, dip the cloth in warm milk for half an hour and wash with soap.
• To remove ink stain from clothes, rub the area with a cotton bud soaked in eau-de-cologne.
• While mopping the floor add two teaspoons of salt to the water to keep flies at bay.
• To remove stains from utensils, add bleaching powder in a tub of water and dip the utensils before washing with detergent.
• Used mosquito mats is an excellent blotting agent.
• To keep a vaccum flask clean and odour free, fill up half the flask with vinegar, hot water and pieces of egg shell.
• If two stamps stick together, keep it in a freezer for some time and peal them out.
• Vinegar is an excellent cleanser for glassware.
• To prevent silver fish from attacking your clothes, keep a few 'kalonji' seeds tied in a muslin cloth in your cupboard.
• Soak your silver articles in tamarind water for 30 minutes and wash off with fresh water, if you want them to shine like new.
• To remove mud and mud strains from clothes, rub the affected area with potato stock and wash it with water.
• To remove the tea stains from the vessels, take some water and add 2 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate and boil it. After some time, wash the vessel with detergent.
• To remove lipstick stain, apply Vaseline on that portion and wash it with soap after some time.
• To sharpen a sewing machine needle, stitch through a piece of sand paper.
• Keep the water in your flower vase odourless for along time put a piece of charcoal in it.
• Rub toothpaste over the fine scratches on glassware. It acts as a slight abrasive and smoothens out the area.
• Soften hardened shoe polish with a few drops of white spirit.
• Instead of scratching off candle wax from an object, hold the object close to a flame or some source of heat for a few seconds till the wax melts away.
• Clean dust particles and dirt from your steel or iron sieve by holding it over the fire for some time. After the grime burns to soot and falls off, wash with soap and water. Your sieve will look better and shine like a new.
• To soften a tight leather shoe, apply some curd on their inner surfaces at night.
• 'Agarbatti.' ash can be used to clean silver and brass articles.
• In order to keep away the termites and insects from your bookshelves, keep few pieces of sandalwood.
• Hardened glue becomes soft and useable again if you add some glycerin and warm water to it .
• To remove the stains from white foot wear, soak a small cotton wool in nail polish remover and rub briskly on your foot wear.
• Use a few drops of after shave lotion to get rid of a stubborn dirt from shoes.
• Clean the silverware with dry ash or common salt for shiny appearance.
• To clean your diamond ornaments, soak it in water for 15 minutes, add some washing powder and boil for 7 to 8 minutes and wash it in running water.
• Put some bits of lemon peels in the pressure cooker while cooking, the cooker will remain white inside.
• To remove the chewing-gum stuck to the floor, clean it with a little kerosene.
• Nail polish remover is excellent for removing stains from bone china.
• Diamonds will regain their luster if you rub a piece of chalk over them and wipe clean with a soft dry cloth.
• Add a little water to used tea leaves and used them to clean glass and window panes for sparkling results.
• To remove stains from vessels, rub it with a wet cloth dipped in baking soda.
• To remove stains from brassware dip it in tamarind water for some time and wash it and then polish it using brasso.
• To remove tea or coffee stains from steel cups clean it with salt water.
• To clean non stick pans easily, pour some warm water into it and keep it for some time and then wash it with any detergent.
• To remove the smell of masala form mixi, put few pieces of dry bread and powder it.
KITCHEN TIPS
• For soft Dosas, add some boiled rice to white gram and rice, while grinding.
• Put some neem and turmeric pieces or garlic flakes in the container where you store rice or grains, in order to keep away insects.
• To adjust salt in curries add roasted rice powder.
• If the curd is too sour, add 4 cups of water to it. After half an hour, remove the water collected on top.
• When you cook dal add some refined oil or garlic. It will reduce gas trouble.
• Keep rice flour and basin in a polythene cover in refrigerator when you want tem stored for a long time.
• Add some vinegar in the boiling water before steaming potato.
• For crispy dosas, add a teaspoon of tur dal gram) and some fenugreek seeds while soaking rice
• Add a pinch of corn flour to the jar of salt to prevent it from getting damp.
• While chopping raw bananas and potatoes, put the pieces in a bowl of water to avoid it from turning black.
• A bay leaf added to the flour container will keep the flour free from moisture.
• To peel garlic flakes easily, wash and soak them in cold water for about an hour.
• Green peas will retain their original colour, if you add a pinch of sugar while boiling.
• Leafy vegetables will remain fresh longer, if wrapped in news papers when you are storing.
• If you don't have any cream to add in the soup or gravy, add a mixture of butter and milk.
• Apply some oil on the sides of the vessel in which you boil milk, in order to avoid it from overflowing.
• After extracting butter from milk cream, add a little milk or curd to the residue and boil. You will get soft 'Paneer'.
• For thick cream, cover the milk vessel with a thin muslin cloth and refrigerate over night.
• Barley powder will increase the taste of meat and vegetable curries.
• You can make tasty chappathi by mixing equal proportion of wheat flour and barley.
• While boiling eggs, put a hole with a pin on the rounded portion of the egg so that the shell won't break when boiling.
• Keep boiled eggs in cold water for 5 minutes, this will make removal of the shell easier.
• Cut boiled eggs with a knife dipped in hot water to avoid breaking.
• Boiled eggs will last longer, if you store the shelled eggs in a bowl of cold water in a refrigerator.
• If the bread is too soft to cut into pieces, hold the knife close to a flame and then slice the bread with it.
• If you need only the egg white, for storing the remaining yolk, cover the yolk with water or milk and keep in a cool dark place. Just drain off the liquid before using the yolk.
• Add a little powdered lemon rind to puddings or deserts to avoid the smell of egg.
• If you want to make crispy potatoes or banana chips, sprinkle salt water over them while frying.
• Soak almonds in warm water for a minute, if you need to peel them quickly.
• If a curry turns out too salty, garnish it with some grated coconut mix with cumin powder.
• Add a pinch of sugar while cooking spinach, it will retain its green colour.
• Dal will cook well, if you add a little sesame oil while cooking.
• To make the 'poori' more tastier, add one tablespoon semoline for each 100g wheat flour.
• Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda while mixing the dough for 'chappathi' to make it soft.
• For making soft sauce, add some paneer.
• Adding turmeric will help pickles from getting spoilt.
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