Dream interpretation is defined as a tool to analyze a person’s mental state by learning in depth about the person’s dreams. It is believed that dream interpretation gives an insight into a person’s unconscious psychic state. Let’s read what some of your dreams mean, in alphabetical order.

Meanings of some dreams

• Apology

This dream speaks about our relationship with others or self. Try to find out if an apology is required to maintain any relationship that you are in.

• Birth

This dream could possibly mean a beginning of something new in your life, such as a birth of an idea, a new stage in your life, a new career. All it suggests is a new beginning.

• Cage

This suggests that you may be feeling powerless in certain aspects or areas of life. It also suggests that you may be concerned about your freedom.

• Death

This is a very common dream. Seeing yourself dead in your dream could be suggesting that you want to forget about all your worries and problems in life and start afresh.

• Eagle

Birds represent freedom. If you see an eagle flying, it may suggest physical or spiritual freedom.

• Funeral

Dreaming about a funeral represents an end to the relationship, emotions or things in the past which are no longer helpful to you in your future.

• Garden

Dreaming about you sitting in a garden represents love and happiness in your life. It may also mean if you currently have difficulties, you can overcome them with efforts and gain desired happiness.

• Hurricane

Hurricane dream would mean that the person is experiencing some unpleasant emotional changes in his/her life.

• Insect

Dreams related to insects suggest that you may be irritated or bugged due to some situation or person in your life.

• Jesus

Dreaming about Christ suggests that you are in quest for spiritual progress and peace.

• Killing

If you see yourself kill someone that would probably hint at hostility or your negative feelings.

• Light

Light represents energy, positive force and knowledge. It may also be considered as your spiritual progress in life.

• Melody

Hearing a familiar song or melody in your dream would simply suggest that you are going to meet old friends.

• Numbness

Feeling numb in a dream signals at illness or lack of healthy life.

• Ocean

Seeing an ocean in your dream indicates tranquility and spiritual progress.

• Pain

Feeling pain in dreams suggests that u were or have been a little too harsh on yourself dealing with a situation that was not in your control.

• Quilt

Seeing a quilt in your dreams suggests comfortable and happy life.

• Rabbit

Seeing a rabbit in your dream signifies favorable events and positive results in your endeavors.

• Scars

Scars in your dream indicate some bad memories in your life which you have not been able to forget yet.

• Tears

To dream that you are tearful suggests that you are experiencing some sort of healing in your life.

• Ulcer

To see yourself suffering from ulcer hints at loss of near and dear ones.

• Vacation

Dreaming that you are on vacation signifies need to take a break from your busy life.

• Wail

Hearing a wail in the dream hints at dreadful news.

• Xylophone

To see a xylophone foretells you of great achievement in the future.

• Y

Seeing the letter ‘Y’ in your dream indicates that you need to take some decision fast.

• Zebra

Seeing a zebra in your dream suggest balanced life.

Life is full of variety and so is our food. Losing weight does not mean that you need to eat only the same boring food. If you apply these tips in your recipes you can make your food delicious yet less fatty. Try out some of these tips to make your food healthier.

• Get some kitchen tools:

In order to lose weight you should buy a high-quality non stick pan and also one non stick pot. Using these cook-wares you can save yourself from consuming foods having lots of oil or butter and also lots of extra calories. Now you can take pleasure in fried eggs and also in sautéed vegetables which have not much oil in them. You can also get one blender as it will be excellent in making smoothies, gravies etc. Also buy a few small plates and small bowls if you don’t have one. They will help you in eating less.

• Use spray for oil:

While using non-stick cook ware, if you make use of sprays instead of spoons to add oil, it will save double calories and fats per meal. If you don’t find oil sprays, you can use a normal spray bottle for making your own oil spray. For these efforts your body will surely thank you.

• Playing around with menus:

What if you can eat your favorite food and still lose your weight? Is this hard to believe? But that can be true with little changes in original recipes. Make use of smart substitutes while cooking.

1. Use low fat versions of butter and creams instead of the regular ones.
2. Try using more spices and herbs for added flavor rather than making use of extra butter.
3. If your dishes require milk try using skimmed or fat free milk.
4. While preparing non vegetarian menus make use of vegetables and try to cut down the quantity of meat.
5. You can also try those recipes which require very little or no oil.

• Make a choice of cooking methods that are healthy:

The method of cooking any recipe makes a lot of difference in final product’s fat content. Say “bye-bye” to deep frying and even to shallow frying. Avoid sautéing in which food items are prepared in oil. Opt for cooking methods like baking, grilling, steaming, or broiling instead. For weight loss purpose, microwave cooking method would be the best.

Weight loss is always understood wrongly – you presume that you need to sacrifice all your favorite foods. With these tips you can make your chosen food healthier with a little creativity. Make a note that weight loss is 80% dependant upon the diet you take. And of course your diet starts with kitchen.

• Definition of ear blockage at high altitude

When altitude changes the air pressure outside your body also changes. So this makes a difference in the air pressure on both sides of the eardrums and it results in a feeling of pressure and ultimately ear blockage takes place.

• Scientific reason for ear blockage at high altitude

Actually, ear blockage does not happen while reaching high altitudes but it takes place when you are descending. The reason behind this is that the Eustachian tube (which is a connection between the nose and the middle ear) gets blocked and is unable to balance the pressure that is put on the ear drum by the added air pressure occurring during descent.

• Another possible reason

The Eustachian tube is empty – that means there is nothing in it for most of the time. When you are ascending or descending the changed air pressure causes this tube to collapse or even engorge and it needs a little help in order to equalize. That help can be provided by pinching the nose and blowing out the breath thus the pressure outside and inside can be equalized.

• Easy methods to prevent ear blockage at high altitude

Generally, yawning as well as swallowing helps in opening the Eustachian tube. With these movements the pressure can be equalized within the ears. While ascending or descending from high altitudes, if you try this your ears will not be blocked. If you keep chewing gum all the time when you are about to change altitudes, it will be helpful, as you will keep swallowing frequently. This will keep your ears from getting blocking.

If someone often has a problem of blocked ears while flying, they can take decongestant medicines around one hour before they get onto the flight.

Avoid sleeping in the flight while descending as this will reduce the chances of ear blockage.

• Remedy for ear blockage at high altitude

When your ears get blocked you can try this; take the breath in and then gently try breathing out holding the nostrils and with mouth closed. You will get your ears open – then you need to open your mouth wide and wiggle the jaw from side to side, this will bring your ears back to normal.

Do this with extreme care and do not use too much of force as it can result in ear infection.

Remember that when you change altitude slowly, as in a car or while mountaineering, the pressure of air is automatically equalized and your ears will not  be blocked.

All of us always use shower water to cleanse our hair. However, sometimes this shower water i.e. chlorinated water wreaks havoc on our beautiful hair. Shower water that makes us refreshed and even relaxed; it can also shower us with chlorine. If there is chlorine in the water then that is the main reason for having frizzy, lusterless and dried out hair. Chlorine has bad effects on the scalp as well; it makes the scalp dry and that leads to dandruff.

Chlorinated water has many serious side effects on hair. They can be listed as follows:

• Harmful chemical for hair:

Chlorine is added into the water in order to disinfect it. It indeed kills all the bacteria but since it is poisonous in nature it is harmful for our body and of course it includes the hair. Chlorine gets vaporized faster than water and so whenever we look at the shower water we find steam in it. And in actual fact we get wrapped in this hazardous chlorine gas.

• Takes away the lubricants:

Our hair is helpless in defending itself against the damaging effects of chlorine and also its gas. Our hair strands are composed of cuticles surrounding and shielding the cortex. Sebum is a natural lubricant that protects and also moistens hair cuticles and also gives an additional layer of protection to the delicate cortex. Chlorinated water and also its concentrated form, that is gas, takes away the sebum from the hair and leaves it lifeless and dry.

• More damage to colored hair:

Chlorinated water causes far more damage to colored and permed hair. It also affects hair that is chemically treated. Ammonia is used in most coloring products and it lifts up the hair cuticles, due to which chemicals get inside the cortex. When such already damaged hair gets in touch with chlorinated water, the effect of this is devastating.

• Minimizing the hair damage:

When you have no other alternative but to use chlorinated water, you can follow some tips, as given below, to minimize hair damage.

• Use moisturizing shampoo and conditioner for washing hair.
• Use a shower cap.
• Do not use a high temperature setting to blow dry your hair.
• Make use of wide tooth comb.

These are the tips to remember when you are already using chlorinated water or your hair is already damaged by chlorine.  There is one effective way to prevent damage from chlorinated water. Use a shower filter fitted with a vitamin C cartridge. The results show that this filter removes almost all the chlorine from the water before leaving the shower head. Vitamin C also has an additional benefit as it is one of the best antioxidants and so it can also cure the damage that chlorine has already done.

It is believed that women are the cry babies. If this is true then why is it like that?

Crying is common in a boy and a girl when they are kids but after the age of twelve why boys stop crying and why do girls keep the trend of crying even though they grow up? One survey has a report that proved that women cry 25 to 60 times in a year whereas men cry only 5 to 15 times in a year. That means that the people’s belief is true. However, no one ever knows why it is true. There area few reasons to justify this which are as follows:
•    Social conditions:
When boys and girls are brought up; after a certain age limit they grow up with different social conditioning. Boys are always taught to be strong and powerful. If they show more sensitivity they are teased by saying things like – don’t be like a girl, you are not a girl to do these things. And as girls grow up they are always taught to show their feelings and to express them properly; also they are taught to focus more on their beauty and charm.
•    Physical difference:
Women also cry more than men because they have a different physique and also have different hormonal levels. Till the age of approximately twelve, boys and girls have the same average levels of all hormones – however after that age girls have the hormone prolactin increasing, and when they reach the age of 18 they have almost 60% more of this hormone than the boys. And this is the one of the reasons that women cannot control their tears.
•    Difference in tear glands:
Research has also proved that the tear glands of men and women are not same and so there is a difference in their crying too. Men do not produce too many tears while crying and hence their tears never fall from their cheeks. They get only misty eyes or a very few tears. Women have different types of tear glands and so they can produce lots of tears that can run down their cheeks. So when a woman starts crying her tears come automatically in larger amounts.
•    Emotional in nature:
Women are born with greater sensitivity. They are more involved in emotions and feelings. They get impacted by any type of emotion, which makes them cry easily; like frustration, personal problems, physical problems, hormonal changes, stress, menstruation, and menopause. These are the things which can lead a woman to burst into tears when matters go beyond her tolerance.
If you consider crying from the health point of view, crying helps to relieve the pressure on the heart. By crying you can express your feelings and by doing this, ultimately you are removing pressure from your heart. And that the reason for why men have more heart diseases than women.

Do not let your weight harm your health – Simple health tips for weight loss

In today’s hectic world people are getting more attracted to junk food and fast food. For the time being you may enjoy it but in the long term if you keep eating the same type of unhealthy food then it will lead to weight gain and other health problems. To have a healthy body it is of utmost importance to keep your weight under control. Here are a few simple yet effective tips to lose at least few kilos.

•    Have the desire to be slim

First of all, to achieve weight loss you should have the desire for it. If you yearn to have a slim and trim body you need to work for it. Decide that you are losing weight not only to look beautiful but also to have a healthy and comfortable body. Once you decide this from the bottom of your heart it will definitely help you to follow other tips. And this is the reason for developing the desire which is essential for weight loss.

•    Lifestyle changes

You need to make a few changes in your lifestyle to move towards your goal. Avoid alcohol and stop smoking, as theses habits make you eat more than required and ultimately add a few kilos to your weight. Avoid eating fatty foods; also avoid oily and spicy food.

Make sure to eat fresh food as it has low salt and sugar compared to processed foods. You must include as much fiber as possible. It not only fills your stomach but also prevents you from eating more spicy and oily food.

While eating, do not eat in haste. Eat slowly for a longer time; say for about 15 to 20 minutes as it will help you to eat less. Chew the food properly to have a good digestion. Do not try to skip your breakfast or any other meal. Skipping one meal leads you to eat a lot at the next meal. Eat several times, in smaller quantities. Drink plenty of water.

Whenever you have cravings for sweets; look at some fruits and have one.

•    Do not rush

Weight loss is a slow process. Do not expect to lose your excess weight in a day or two. It takes longer time depending upon your health and the way you respond to these tips – so do not rush. Have patience and you will succeed. Do not try crash diets, or go running after immediate weight loss. You should always keep yourself busy as loneliness may lead to eating unnecessarily.

•    Each effort is important

The more active you are; the more chance you have to lose your weight in a short period. Using stairs will also contribute to your weight loss. Try to park your car a little farther so that you can walk up to the office. These small efforts also are counted.