Healthy Teeth and Gums

• Use an antiseptic mouthwash each day to help prevent gum disease. In particular, for those who are unable to use a toothbrush, regular rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash will help to clean the teeth.


• Clean your tongue after cleaning your teeth. You can do this with a toothbrush. You can also buy a special plastic tongue scraper from pharmacies.


• If you smoke, you should aim to stop smoking. Smoking is a major risk factor for developing gum disease.


• Eat a well balanced healthy diet. In particular, you should limit the amount of sugary foods and drinks that you have.


• Chew sugar free gum after each meal. Chewing gum increases the flow of saliva. Saliva helps to ‘flush’ the mouth to help clear any debris remaining from the meal.

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Make your eyes sparkle

Sparkling, beautiful eyes are an asset and can enhance one’s personality. A sparkle in the eye reflects a healthy look. Any person with a positive mental outlook will glow and his or her eyes will sparkle a lot. If the physical health is good, then your eyes will also sparkle. How can one have sparkling eyes? Soak 1 tsp. dry amla in one cup of water overnight. Next morning strain it through a muslin cloth and then add one extra cup of water. Splash your eyes with this solution each morning and watch your eyes sparkle

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Dubai Metro to roll tonight

Dubai: With the launching of the first Metro in the Gulf region, Dubai has achieved a never before attempted milestone - the world's longest automated driverless train system built in just four years.

The Metro is set to provide transport coverage and reach all strategic areas of the city, and develop the network to branch out into the suburbs with future extensions including Al Sufouh Tram which will be ready in 2011. The future lines under study are the Purple and Blue Lines to extend the network.
The Metro will be a catalyst for the improvement of real estate values, economic development and urban regeneration along its main route and arteries. It will create an additional source of employment for both the local population as well as the region in addition to boosting the tourism sector.
Studies show that the Metro will reduce traffic congestion by 17 per cent out of a total of 30-35 per cent, which is aimed to be reduced by an integrated public transport network including buses and water transport.
As part of its modernity drive, vision and concerns for the environment due to rapid development, the Dubai government commissioned studies to determine the most efficient and cost-effective solutions to traffic congestion, which resulted in the birth of the Metro.

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Honey Sales up in Kuwait amid Swine Flu Fears

The lack of pharmaceuticals for treating swine flu has prompted Kuwaitis to return to traditional medicine.
With children soon going back to school and the number of swine flu cases rising, Kuwaitis are turning to honey to help keep them healthy.
The sale of honey in Kuwait has risen by 20% as people are trying to finds ways to boost their immune system and avoid being infected with swine flu, also known as the N1H1 virus.
Proponents of honey, site its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Other health benefits also include a natural boost of energy.

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Yakitori chicken

Ingredients:

• 1kg chicken thigh fillets, cut into 2.5 cm cubes


• 8 spring onions, cut into 2.5 cm lengths


• Bamboo skewers


• Yakitori sauce (makes 2 cups)


• 6 table spoons saki,


• 3/4 cup dark soy sauce


• 2 table spoons sugar

Method: Combine the sauce ingredients in a saucepan andbring to the boil. Thread the chicken and spring onion alternatively on to to skewers and brush with the yakitori sauce. Grill, basting regularly, till cooked.

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