Please note that another name for Lady Finger (Bhindi ) is ” OKRA “.

Last month in one of TV program I learnt of a treatment of Sugar (Diabetes). Since I am diabetic, I tried it and it was very useful and my Sugar is in control now. In fact I have already reduced my medicine.

Take two pieces of Lady Finger (Bhindi) and remove/cut both ends of each piece. Also put a small cut in the middle and put these two pieces in glass of water. Cover the glass and keep it at room temperature during night. Early morning, before breakfast simply remove two pieces of lady finger (bhindi) from the glass and drink that water.

Keep doing it on daily basis. Within two weeks, you will see remarkable results in reduction of your SUGAR.

My sister has got rid of her diabetes. She was on Insulin for a few years, but after taking the lady fingers every morning for a few months, she has stopped Insulin but continues to take the lady fingers every day. But she chops the lady fingers into fine pieces in the night, adds the water and drinks it all up the next morning.

Please try it as it will not do you any harm even if it does not do much good to you, but you have to keep taking it for a few months before you see results, as most cases might be chronic.

Six Sun Safety Tips

1. Limit Direct Sun Exposure During Midday
Ultraviolet rays are most intense during the middle of the day, usually between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM. If you are unsure about the sun’s intensity, take the shadow test. If your shadow is shorter than you, the sun’s rays are the strongest. Plan activities out of the sun during these times, but if you must be outdoors, protect your skin.  UV rays can pass through water, so don’t assume you’re safe if you’re in the water. Be especially careful on the beach and in the snow because both reflect sunlight, increasing the amount of UV radiation you receive.

2. Cover Up

Keep covered when in the sun! Wear clothing to protect as much skin as possible. Long-sleeved shirts, long pants, or long skirts are the most protective. Dark colors provide more protection than light colors. Tightly woven fabric protects better than loosely woven clothing. If you can see light through a fabric, UV rays can get through, too. Also, dry fabric is generally more protective than wet fabric.

3. Wear a Hat
A hat with at least a 2- to 3-inch brim all around is ideal because it protects areas often exposed to the sun, such as the neck, ears, eyes, forehead, nose, and scalp. A shade cap (which looks like a baseball cap with about 7 inches of fabric draping down the sides and back) is also good. These are often sold in sports and outdoor supply stores. A baseball cap can protect the front and top of the head but not the back of the neck or the ears, where skin cancers commonly develop.

4. Use Sunscreen with Sun Protection of 15 or Higher
Experts recommend products with an SPF of at least 15. The SPF number represents the level of sunburn protection provided by the sunscreen—the higher the number the more protection. It is important to remember that sunscreen does not give total protection. When using an SPF 15 and applying it correctly, you get the equivalence of 1 minute of burning UV rays for each 15 minutes you spend in the sun. So, 8 hours in the sun wearing SPF 15 sunscreen is the same as spending 32 minutes unprotected. Always be sure to apply the sunscreen properly and follow the manufacturer’s directions. Most recommend applying sunscreen generously to dry skin 20 to 30 minutes before going outside, so the chemicals have time to absorb into your skin. When applying sunscreen, pay particular attention to your face, ears, hands, and arms, and generously coat the skin that is not covered by clothing. If you’re wearing insect repellent or makeup, sunscreen should be applied before those products. In addition to using sunscreen, be sure to use lip balm as well. Do not use sunscreens on babies younger than 6 months, instead, use hats, clothing, and shading to protect small babies from the sun. Sunless tanning products, such as bronzers and extenders, give skin a golden color. Unlike sunscreens, these products do not protect you from UV damage.

5. Wear Sunglasses
Make sure to wear sunglasses that Block UV Rays. The ideal sunglasses do not have to be expensive, but should block 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB radiation. Check the label to be sure they do. Some labels may say, “UV absorption up to 400 nm.” This is the same as 100% UV absorption. Also, labels that say “special purpose” or “Meets ANSI UV Requirements” mean the glasses block at least 99% of UV rays. Those labeled “cosmetic” block about 70% of the UV rays. If there is no label, don’t buy the sunglasses.

6. Avoid Tanning Beds and Sunlamps
Many people believe that the UV rays from tanning beds are harmless. This is not true. Tanning lamps give out UVA and UVB radiation. Both UVA and UVB can cause serious skin damage, and both contribute to the growth of skin cancer. Because of these dangers, health experts advise people to avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.

Riding the shuttle bus to the airport today, I sat next to a young woman who spent the entire trip checking email on her Blackberry. Then, sitting at the gate waiting for my flight to be called, I was surrounded by folks checking email on wifi-enabled laptops and even at pay-for email kiosks.

It reminded me of a young professional who recently told me that the first thing he did every morning on awakening was to check email. He said he was driven to know if someone had emailed him after he had gone to sleep the night before. “I’m beginning to think email might be some kind of addiction,” he lamented.

Certainly, email-enabled devices and wifi-connected laptops have made us much more productive. But feeling the need to be connected 24/7, or being uneasy when not connected, is not necessarily a good thing. It produces stress that actually decreases our ability to work safely and productively. The key, therefore, is to find a workable balance between being connected and having quality “unconnected” time that lets us recharge our mental and emotional batteries.

If you need a bit of help coping with the stress of always being ‘connected’, consider giving the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) a call. You can reach the global EAP by calling 713.753.4646 (or 1.800.636.6221).

EAP has been providing professional assistance to help employees and their family members resolve personal and work problems for more than 25 years. All interactions are held confidential between you and your EAP counselor, except for certain situations such as where there is potential for human harm or legally required reporting.