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Did you know a daily bowl of watercress may protect against long cancer. Makes sense, since it's also thought that the isothiocyanates in watercress may thwart a potent carcinogen in tobacco. And watercress is darn nutritious to boot. It's packed with vitamins, iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium as well as mustard oil. One quick and easy way to get watercress? Drink a V8. You'll find this drink at most supermarkets and stores. It's one of thhe main vegetables in the juice. But if you'd rather eat your cress than drink it, try using watercress in your salad. This is the best way to eat it with all the nutrients intact.

English is one helluva language. The same words are pronounced in hundreds of ways in the same country! For a learner, writing in English can be a walk through a minefield. One misplaced word here or poor sentence construction there can give an innocent message a whole new meaning. This website dedicates itself to collecting examples of these unfortunate (mis)usages from around the world, in various categories. Laugh loud! Log on to www.engrish.com

a) Picking and squeezing the spots may cause further inflammation and scarring b) Stress can make acne worse in some people. c) In women, outbreaks may be affected by the hormonal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle. d) Some contraceptive pills may make acne worse. This is due to the type of progestogen hormone in some pills whereas other types of contraceptive pills can improve acne.

a) Rethink your attitude a little. Physical intimacy is not a performance or a competition; it can be the most sincere expression of your love for someone else and can cement the bond between two people and deepen their intimacy. b) Make time for romance. Light candles, share a glass or two of wine, and talk to each other. Sit on the couch, put your arm around him, and just bask in the intimacy of the moment. Talk about things agreeable, and share a kiss or two. Remember, this will lead up to a most rewarding and enjoyable shared moment of love. c) Learn to massage your partner. Using scented oils is a nice touch and it is well known that smells can both relax and arouse. Touching and being touched are both eually important, so learn both to give and recieve. d) Listen to, and talk to your partner in order to learn about their likes and dislikes. Being totally focused on each other is extremely important as it will help to strengthen your relationship both in and out of bed. e) Never p...

a) Identify the areas of stress in your life and work on them. Soothing music is a great stress buster. Try not to sweat over the small stuff. b) Exercise regularly. Walk, swim, cycle or just take up a sport like tennis. c) Go to a spa, get a nice massage. It will not only reduce stress, but also help you sleep better. d) As they say, laughter is indeed the best medicine. Join a laughter club, catch up with your old buddies, watch a comic flick or look at your childhood pics.....Do anything that makes you laugh.

Simply heat a few tablespoons of either olive oil or corn oil and massage into the lower area of your stomach as well as your lower back. Doing this every morning of your cycle will help you get rid to those awful menstrual cramps.

There are hundreds, possibly thousands, of disease-fighting chemicals in plants. Here are some of the best food you can eat to stay healthy. Remember, not all have been medically proven to fight disease X,Y or Z. But healthy veggies never do any harm... 1) Soya beans helps prevent cancer of the breast, endometrium and ovary. 2) Onions and leeks may slow the development of tumour cells. 3) Carrots are a good source of the antioxidant beta carotene. 4) Broccoli helps stop carcinogens (cancer causing agents) damaging our DNA. 5) Carrots, celery and parsley all help slow down cancerous mutations. 6) Oranges are rich in the antioxidant vitamin C and help protect against stomach cancer. 7) Nuts and seeds are good sources of dietary fibre which speeds food through the gut, allowing carcinogens less time to interact with the lining. 8) Peas are a good source of folic acid, which helps in the formation of red blood cells.