Home Remedies to Control Bad Cholesterol

Good cholesterol or HDL is useful for the development of hormones, appropriate use of food within the body, removal of bad cholesterol from the body, etc. 

Bad cholesterol or LDL builds right up in the coronary arteries and obstructs the flow of blood. This in turn puts a pressure on the heart and results in strokes and heart diseases. 

As a result, steps should be taken to control LDL and increase HDL. There are many home remedies for reducing bad cholesterol levels and controlling it. 

 ⦁ Make a paste of cilantro and mix it in water and consume it each day for about 30 days. 

⦁ Take a glass of milk. Add a clove of garlic to it and boil. Drink this for a day or two to reduce heart pain as well as to reduce cholesterol. 

⦁ Make a habit to eat a clove of garlic every morning. This procedure takes some time, but is very efficient in reducing cholesterol levels.  

⦁ Have dry fruits like almonds and walnuts daily. 

⦁ Add the juice of half a lemon and a tablespoon of honey to a glass of warm water. Drinking this helps reduce cholesterol. 

⦁ Some researches show that routine workouts help reduce cholesterol levels. Two and a half hours of exercise every week works wonders for the body and raises good cholesterol levels. 

⦁ Drink sufficient water regularly. Water helps to flush out toxins and unwanted matter from the body. 

⦁ Avoid consuming ice-creams, chocolates, red meat, buffalo milk products, groundnut oil, fried food and junk food. 

⦁ Eat soy and soybean products along with green leafy fruits and veggies. 

⦁ Eat fish regularly. Fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. It is healthy for the heart. 


⦁ Reduce the intake of butter and ghee and instead increase the consumption of olive oil. 

⦁ Last, but not the least, get rid of stress in your life. Meditate, go for long walks, spend some time alone and take care of yourself. These things help in lowering cholesterol levels.

Warcraft movie review: A visual spectacle

It can be hard to tell orcs apart at first. The fictional giants of the ''Warcraft'' video game franchise all have mean faces, protruding tusks and muscles so massive, they make The Rock look puny.

It can be hard to tell orcs apart at first. The fictional giants of the ”Warcraft” video game franchise all have mean faces, protruding tusks and muscles so massive, they make The Rock look puny.

So it may take a while for non-gamers to figure out who’s who in the battle of orcs and humans at the center of the ”Warcraft ” film, which complicates an already dense mythology. Once it becomes clear that there’s a civil war within the orc race about whether to eliminate or align with the humans, the big-screen adaptation from director and co-writer Duncan Jones is a little easier to understand.

For anyone unfamiliar with the fantasy game’s characters and story lines, ”Warcraft” is little more than eye candy, a visual spectacle with a backbone of well-trod genre tropes. There’s just no way to become as invested during a two-hour movie as a gamer who’s spent years, maybe even decades, immersed in the rituals and traditions of the worlds of ”Warcraft.”

Plus, the humanoid orcs rely on so much digital animation to come alive that at times the whole movie looks like a video game, which obviously suits the material here but can still take a little getting used to visually. (This critic’s screening was in IMAX 3-D.) And it is certainly a spectacle, with elaborate castles, armies of angry orcs and a villain who dramatically sucks the life from his victims, leaving them shriveled and deformed.

Voiceover at the start of the film explains that humans and orcs have been at war for ages. The orc planet is dying, so they’re out to colonize new territory, which they access when their ruler, Gul’dan (Daniel Wu), uses his powers to open a magic portal. The escaping orc clans storm in and kill everything. One clan leader, Durotan (Toby Kebbell), is a rebel. He questions Gul’dan’s destructive approach and suspects he may be relying on evil forces, which, of course, he is.

Orcs are invading the world of Azeroth when the leader of the humans, King Llane (Dominic Cooper), gets word of their imminent arrival. He turns to his top warrior, commander of Azeroth’s military forces Lothar (a smoldering Travis Fimmel), and top wizard, Guardian Medivh (Ben Foster), controller of Azeroth’s magical powers.

They capture an orc-human hybrid, Garona (Paula Patton wearing disturbing prosthetic teeth), who serves as a bridge between the two species – and instantly catches Lothar’s romantic eye.

Meanwhile, young magician Khadgar (Ben Schnetzer) endears himself to the operation when he discovers evidence of an evil force lurking in the human kingdom.

Containing this powerful energy is ultimately the theme of film, as it is of so many fantasy, superhero and sci-fi stories. It’s like the Force or the Ring or the Infinity Gauntlet or the Allspark. Only the force in ”Warcraft,” called ”the fell,” is purely wicked, so evil it can consume the good – perhaps an allusion to Biblical notions of ”the fall.”

The ”Warcraft” mythology is extensive and rich, as it would have to be to sustain five video games and a series of novels. That’s a lot of lore to pack into one movie, though this film is clearly set up for a sequel should the audience demand it.

Without the franchise backstory, ”Warcraft” is a big-budget fantasy-action film with lots of large-scale, epic fight scenes between Mr. Olympia-sized aliens and regular humans. When an orc throws a horse at one point, it’s almost more painful than when a character dies, since the moviegoer’s connection with the characters is so superficial.

As escapist summer fare, ”Warcraft” works because the action is ample and the orcs look cool, with pierced tusks and spiked armor evoking a ”Mad Max” aesthetic, even if it isn’t always easy to tell them apart.

”Warcraft,” a Legendary Pictures release, is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for ”extended sequences of intense fantasy violence.” Running time: 123 minutes. Two stars out of four.

Tourism ban proposed at Goa beach to save turtle nesting sites

The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has called for a complete ban on tourism activity at Galjibag beach in South Goa to protect the turtle nesting spots there.

The GCZMA in its recommendations said that tourism activity including erection of shacks should be banned at Galjibag beach, which is one of the prime shorelines of the state.

The authority has also proposed that fishing should be banned on this beach to protect Olive Ridley Turtles who arrive here to lay eggs.

The directives are part of management plan for the protection of turtle nesting sites which was drawn following a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order.

The locals had approached NGT seeking directions to protect Olive Ridley Turtles arriving on the beach annually to lay the eggs.

The state government has already declared the site as protected area. The management plan by GCZMA mentions that the step is towards exploring the possibility of increasing the population of marine turtles in Galjibag area by protecting their nesting, feeding and wintering areas.

The plan speaks about the various kinds of human interference activities as major threat to the nesting sites, while recommending short term and long term measures for its conservation and protection.

The plan has also put a ban on speed boating and water sports activities in the area and has declared it as ‘No Boating’ zone.

Powerful Homemade remedy to reduce Feet cracks in a week!

Imagine you buy a pair of stylish shoes that you have been wanting to flaunt for a while now. You start to put them on and you notice these horrible cracks on your heels!

You know for a fact that the ugly heel cracks will stand out, no matter how pretty your shoes are! 

Heel cracks can be an instant turn off and can make you look shabby and unkempt. Covering your feet with socks to hide the cracks is no fun. 

Also, cracked heels are a sign of poor health. They only go to show that we have not been following a healthy lifestyle and we haven't spent enough time in taking care of our feet. 

Cracked heels can occur due to various reasons like dry skin, walking or running with the wrong kind of shoes, fungal infections, obesity, lack of hygiene, etc. 

Cracked heels, if left untreated for a long period of time, can lead to serious skin conditions like psoriasis, so they need to be taken care of ASAP! If you are looking for a natural remedy to heal cracked feet, then you can try this homemade oatmeal and lemon scrub. 

Recipe To Prepare The Scrub

Ingredients Required: 

Oatmeal - 2 tablespoons 

Lime juice - 1 tablespoon 

Salt - 2 teaspoons 

The mixture of oatmeal, lime juice and salt acts as an excellent natural scrub that can help remove the dead skin layer present on your skin. 

Many a times, cracks can occur when there is accumulation of dead skin on the heels, so scrubbing your feet using this homemade mixture helps reduce these cracks. 

Lime juice is a natural cleanser that eliminates dirt and impurities present in these cracks, thereby preventing infection. 

Also, lime juice comes with anti-inflammatory property that can heal the cracks at a faster rate. 

How It's Done: 

• Add the suggested amounts of ingredients in a bowl.  
• Stir well with a spoon to form a mixture.  
• Now, wet your feet with some warm water.  
• Apply the mixture on the cracks on your feet.  
• Massage gently for a few minutes.  
• Leave it on for about 15 minutes.  
• Rinse your feet with warm water when done.  
• You can then soak your feet in a tub of warm water for 10 minutes.

David Beckham is People's Sexiest Man Alive

As they say in soccer: "Gooooaaaaaalll!"

People magazine has selected Beckham, who's a former athlete, a father, model and husband, as this year's recipient. The announcement was made Tuesday on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" along with the unveiling of the magazine's cover heralding the honor.

Beckham appeared on the late-night show via video wearing a mask and with his voice slightly altered as audience members asked questions in an attempt to guess his identity.

"It's the best moment of my career," Beckham said, grinning. "I can't believe it."

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the title, which is both eagerly awaited and debated by fans.

Beckham, 40, is described as "a global superstar, devoted husband and down-to-earth dad of four" as well as a "humble British heartthrob" by the magazine. He and his wife, former Spice Girl and now fashion mogul Victoria Beckham, are the parents of four children and one of Hollywood's power couples.

Despite decades of superstardom and scores of fans that he sends into a frenzy, Beckham told People, "I never feel that I'm an attractive, sexy person."

"I mean I like to wear nice clothes and nice suits and look and feel good, but I don't ever think of myself that way," he said.

The "Sexiest Man Alive" double issue with Beckham on the cover hits newsstands Friday.

18 Jobs That Are Better Than Taking A Vacation18 Jobs That Are Better Than Taking A Vacation

Not only can you mix the two, you can also be paid a neat sum while you’re at it, the guys smart enough to chose the below mentioned professions said. Without further ado, here’s a look at eighteen jobs that beat taking a month-long vacation in Hawaii hands down:

Movie critic

Not only are they given special previews of all the latest blockbusters, their bragging rights also include having all the A-list producers and celebs on their speed dial. Color us jealous.

Tour guide

Not only does your job involve flitting from one scenic locale to the other, you actually get paid to flit from one scenic locale to the other. This is, indeed, the life.

Video game developer

While most of us mere mortals simply satisfy ourselves with playing video games from the comfort of our couch, there exist those noble souls who are actually making a difference to the world by channeling their imagination into creating these crazily addictive things! Woot. 

Events & festival co-coordinator

Because fighting at the gate for tickets is too mainstream; these guys merely roll in like a boss. The job of a festival coordinator involves many perks, the main one being that they are doing their bit towards society by helping awesome fests like the Ziro Festival and Ribbit happen.

Wedding photographer

While we won’t argue with the bliss of watching two souls unite in holy matrimony, the free gourmet food that’s on offer on a daily basis is nothing to scoff at either. Bonus points if you manage to land a destination wedding!

Airline pilot

Because if you didn’t look up at the skies as a kid and vow to become a coolass airline pilot after growing up, (Regardless of whether it actually worked out that way or not) you obviously did childhood all wrong.

Travel blogger

Not only does your ‘work’ necessitate you to do something as non-workish as taking in the sights of the world, you also have the added joy of taking millions of virtual users with you on the journey. That’s self-actualization, right there!

Cruise line concierge

Or any part of a professional yacht crew, be it as the bartender or the chef. Sailing the deep blue waters by day and waxing lyrical about all the sights you’ve seen by night, not to mention having regular Titanic moments of your own – These guys have it all, don’t they?

Musician

If the adrenalin overdrive that accompanies performing to a crowd thousands wasn’t enough, they regularly hit the road for elaborate cross-country tours, where they’re welcomed eagerly by masses of fans. Respect.

Video Jockey

The crème de la crème of the cool crowd, being a VJ is about as cool as cool gets. 

                           

Tech Reviewer

Having the biggest players on the tech scene queuing up outside your door in a bid to shower you with their latest gizmos – Forgive us for stating the obvious, but where exactly does the ‘work’ part come in?

Automobile Journalist

Zooming around the town in the latest Ferrari, (Preferably, with the top down) that has yet to be released in the markets – Let’s face it; when it comes to mouth-wateringly cool jobs, car reviewers have got us all beat fair and square. 

Racing Driver

Feeding on a diet of thrills and high speed chases; the life of a competitive racing driver is just like that of those epic characters in video games - Just better.

Skydiving trainer

Who needs a vacation in the Bahamas when you can just send your adrenalin into overdrive on a daily basis mixed with the added joy of being able to share the unique experience of plunging form an aircraft with others. 

Ice cream taster

Say aye if just reading the title sent your taste buds into overdrive. The job description of an ice cream taster is quite literally what dreams are made of.

Astronaut

The fact the guys cool enough to qualify as astronauts rarely ever have their feet on the ground is absolutely excusable seeing as a typical day at work for them involves orbiting around distant planets and celestial bodies.

Scuba Instructor

Think scuba instructor, think Katrina Kaif from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaara, think unadulterated fun.

Pastry Artists

One look at the elaborate concoctions that pass off these days as cupcakes and you’ll know why they have people eating out of the palm of their hand, in every sense of the term.

Signs He Is Too Demanding

Some insecure men are too demanding. A relationship with them would soon make you run to the psychiatrist. But in the initial stages, you would feel that you're really lucky as you might think that you are being loved intensely.

Demanding relationships are draining. It isn't possible for anyone to give more than expected in a relationship. But some men do have unrealistic expectations. Generally, men who have shades of narcissistic delusions tend to have the feeling of ownership towards their partners. Such men believe that their partners are their property and they think that the sole objective of the partner must be to satisfy them and keep them happy all the time.

It is better to runaway from such a relationship because sooner or later it gets taxing emotionally and physically.

Sign#1

He wants you by his side all the time. In the beginning, you think that he is craving for your presence so much that he is not able to live without you even for a moment. But in fact, it is a disorder that he is suffering from.

Sign#2

He bombards you with his texts. To occupy your mind all the time, he keeps sending you romantic texts and this would make you fall in his trap.

Sign #3

He gets addicted to your presence. He finds it tough to allow you to go and do anything else.

Sign #4 

He shows too much of affection. He constantly kisses you, hugs you, holds your hands and cuddles up to show his affection. He irritates you with his so-called love. But after a few days, you will get bored of all his gestures of affection.

Sign #5 

He never allows you to go out with your friends. He restricts your movements and never allows you to go out alone. He feels attached. He never gives space. And he cries if you don't listen to him. That's his emotional blackmail.

Sign #6 

He suspects your relationship with your colleagues. He thinks that you are sleeping around with them.

Sign #7 

He demands your attention all the time and calls it love. If you don't give enough attention, he would keep eating your head saying that you aren't caring for him truly.