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Marinated Cucumber Salad:

Cucumbers are the perfect summer food. It's soothing and easy on the stomach as well. Best eaten raw, cucumbers go perfectly in a nice green salad. But too much of it might lead to a mild gas problem. If that is the case, then quickly boil it for one or two minutes before eating. MARINATED CUCUMBER SALAD: Ingredients: 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings 1 cup thinly sliced carrots 1/2 cup sliced celery 2 to 4 tbs chopped red bell pepper 1 cup vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp fresh chopped celery Salt and pepper to taste Iceberg lettuce Method: Combine cucumbers, onion, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients except lettuce. Pour over vegetables and toss lightly. Cover and chill 8 to 10 hours. Drain and serve in a lettuce-lined bowl.

PEDICURE AT HOME!

Put on some music,light some candles and pamper yourself with these 6 simple steps...... 1) Fill a tub with warm water and put in some bath or sea salts.Add 1 tbsp olive oil and soak your feet for 20 minutes.This will soften up the calluses. 2) Use an exfoliating scrub on the soles and give them a once over with a pumice stone.Wash off with cold water. 3) Use a nail cutter to trim your nails.Push back your cuticles gently but don't cut them. 4) Use a moisturiser and massage your feet well after drying them.Massage in upward strokes,from your toes to your calves. 5) Apply a base coat and two coats of nail polish,followed by a top coat. 6) After your nails are nails are completely dry,dab on some olive oil to your cuticles and nail beds.

A natural skin care regime:

1) Begin by taking an inventory of potential natural skin care ingredients available in your cupboards and refrigerator like citrus fruits,dairy items,sugar,salt,vinegars,aspirin,eggs,honey,oatmeal,olive oil and tea bags. 2) Decide on natural skin care ingredients that best address your skin type and skin care issues. 3) Develop a natural skin care routine that incorporates a cleansing,scrub,toning,and moisturizing recipe using the natural indredients best suited for your skin type. 4) Take care not to get overstressed and anxious about anything.Be happy always.