That garlic offers an abundance of impressive health benefits is a well-known truth. Not only does it add flavor to most of your favorite dishes, but it also helps boost immunity, lower blood pressure, and improve heart health, among other perks.
The health benefits the garlic offers come mainly from allicin, an active compound released when the cloves are crushed or chopped.
While most of these advantages come from ingestion, many believe that having garlic around you – in your room and even in your things – may also offer numerous positives such as improved mood, mental clarity, and even healthier environment.
One belief that has been around across many cultures for centuries is the one that placing cloves of garlic under your pillow helps improve the quality of sleep and protects you from evil spirits.
The aroma of garlic has a calming effect on some people, potentially helping to create a more relaxed environment that provides better sleep.
The scent also helps clear your nasal passages, making it easier to breathe at night, especially if you experience blocked nose, chest, or airways. It also has a soothing effect on the nervous system, which also contributes to better sleep.
Additionally, garlic’s overall health-boosting properties may indirectly improve sleep quality by contributing to a healthier body.
Centuries ago, ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used garlic to protect them from evil spirits and against curses.
Even today, many people believe in the protective powers of garlic and keep it at bay in order to keep negative energy and influences away.
If you want to experience the garlic’s potential sleep-enhancing properties, start by peeling a clove of garlic from the bulb and making a small cut about three-quarters of the way down. Before placing the clove under the pillow, put it in a small mesh bag and zip it.
Each night, make a fresh cut on the same garlic clove and follow the same steps again. After three days of use, change it with a new clove.
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When 16-year-old Jake rushed into the house with a baby in his arms, his mother froze.
“Oh, Jake, whose baby is that?” she asked after barely collecting herself together.
Confused and scared, Jake explained that he found the little one in the park on his way home. The baby was left on a bench, and there was no one else around. He waited for some time, hoping the baby’s mother would appear from somewhere, but when that didn’t happen, he took the baby home.
Jake’s mom, Susan, got scared. “Jake, someone is probably looking for it at this moment. Let’s alert the police.”
Two officers appeared at their door in no time. Social workers arrived shortly after.
They asked Jake a bunch of questions he didn’t have the answer to. All he knew was that he couldn’t leave a baby, who was around 5 months old, alone in the park.
The social workers praised him for what he did. They took the baby to the hospital where doctors checked his vitals.
Jake asked if he could accompany them, and they agreed. He was worried for that little soul who was fragile and helpless.
Couple of days after the incident, Jake and Susan paid the baby, whom they named Elliot, a visit at the social center. They were told that the police wasn’t able to locate the baby’s mom and that he would be placed in a foster home.
That’s when Jake looked at his mom as though he begged her to take Elliot. However, it was easier said than done. Becoming a foster family wasn’t something that they could just decide on a whim. ‘Let’s talk to Ms. Randall,the social worker. It’s not as simple as it sounds. But if we can do something to help, maybe we should,” Susan said as she rested her arm on her son’s shoulder.
A few days later, Ms. Randall came to their house. She observed the surroundings, jotted down notes, and inquired about their daily life, financial situation, and family habits.
Ms. Randall left with a courteous yet vague smile, telling Jake and Susan that emergency placement was a complex process.
But Jake and Susan didn’t mind the waiting. All they wanted was Elliot to be safe and have someone who loved him and cared for him.
It didn’t take much longer before Susan received a call from the social worker. Seeing the number on her phone screen, she said, “This might be it. Let’s pray Elliot stays with us.”
But it wasn’t the reason why Ms. Randall called them. “Susan, we found Elliot’s mother,” she said.
It turned out his mother was a young woman, only two years older than Jake. She was a single mother who found the care of a baby overwhelming.
However, she realized she made a mistake when she abandoned her baby and wanted him back.
Jake was a bit disappointed Elliot wouldn’t be part of their family, but he was also happy the little one’s mom realized her mistake and did the right thing.
Over time, the social workers set up a support plan for Elliot’s mother, including counseling and housing help. She began rebuilding her life, with supervised visits allowing her and Elliot to reconnect. Jake was also invited to see him.
Eventually, Elliot’s mom found stable housing and asked if Jake could visit occasionally, wanting her son’s rescuer to be part of his life.
Months later, Elliot was thriving and Jake’s life was forever changed by this incredible experience.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs is on trial in New York City on federal charges of s*x trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
If found guilty, the musician faces a minimum of 15 years of prison time or a maximum sentence of life in prison.
At the start of the trial, Diddy has pleaded not guilty for the charges he’s facing.
Responding to a question from Fox News reporter Peter Doocy on Friday about his friendship with Diddy, President Donald Trump addressed whether he’d consider issuing a pardon for the rapper.
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“Well, nobody’s asked. You had to be the one to ask, Peter. I know people are thinking about it.
“First of all, I’d look at what’s happening, and I haven’t been watching it too closely, although it’s certainly getting a lot of coverage,” the president added.
“He used to really like me a lot, but I think when I ran for politics, sort of, that relationship busted up from what I read.
“You become a much different person when you run for politics and you do what’s right. Our country’s doing really well because of what we’re doing.
“If I think somebody was mistreated, whether they like me or don’t like me, it wouldn’t have any impact on me,” Trump said.
The former CEO of Death Row Records, Suge Knight, suggested Trump could issue a pardon for Diddy if found guilty, The Hill reported.
At the start of his presidency, Trump issued hundreds of pardons, including the ones for nearly all Jan. 6 defendants.
In recent days, the president made headlines with his pardons. Among the rest, he pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted on bank fraud and tax evasion charges.
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Trump also issued pardon for rapper NBA Youngboy, sentenced for gun-related charges.
“I want to thank President Trump for granting me a pardon and giving me the opportunity to keep building — as a man, as a father, and as an artist,” the rapper said in a statement.
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“You are what you eat” is a popular saying that has been around for a long time. It emphasizes the idea that eating nutritious, balanced meals contributes to a healthier body and mind.
The truth is that the food we consume has direct effect on our physical and mental health and our overall well-being.
A new study suggests that certain foods can contribute to maintaining your youthful looks and even reverse the process of aging.
The study states the difference between real age – the number of years you’ve lived – and biological age, which refer to the age of your cells and tissue.
Biological age can be determined by a person’s lifestyle, and that certainly includes the food consumed.
The study in question, conducted by the scientists from the University of Washington and other institutions, suggests consuming food rich in natural substances called methyl adaptogens in order to slow down your biological age.
They have investigated how the dietary choices influence DNA methylation, a process that regulates gene activity without changing the DNA sequence.
The participants in the study, 43 healthy, middle-aged men from Portland, consumed a plant-based, nutrient-rich diet, exercised, slept well, and reduced stress during an eight-week program.
The results at the end of the program showed that those who consumed more turmeric, rosemary, garlic, and berries, and drank green tea and oolong tea, reversed their biological age to a greater extent compared to those who avoided these natural compounds.
According to the authors of the study, whole grains, legumes, and some dairy products that are otherwise considered healthy were left out of the study’s diet plan because they can cause temporary digestive issues at some people, especially those who don’t usually include them in their diet.
When DNA methylation increases at certain spots in the genome, it can lead to faster aging. But lower levels of methylation in those areas may help reduce or even reverse biological age.
Eating a diet rich in polyphenols—like the Mediterranean diet, known for its health benefits—may help you look and feel younger.
The authors of the study suggest eating dark leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, colorful vegetables, seeds (like pumpkin or sunflower), beetroot, lean meats, low-glycemic fruits, and foods from the methyl adaptogen group (like turmeric or green tea).
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Goldie Hawn is one of those celebs who radiates positivity wherever she appears, whether it’s interviews, premieres, or the red carpet.
I would say she’s one of a kind. She has spent her entire life under the spotlight but is very grounded and enjoys a peaceful life with her partner of many years, actor Kurt Russel. What these two have is an exception to the rule that Hollywood marriages don’t last. Well, maybe it’s because they never really married and believe that is exactly what kept them together for so long.
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Born on November 21, 1945, in Washington DC, to father Rut and mother Laura who ran a dance school, it wasn’t surprising that Hawn herself fell in love with dancing and ballet. Her first public performance was in the Ballett Russe de Monte Carlo production of The Nutcracker when she was just 10.
Pretty much everyone who knew Hawn and her inner talent for dancing knew she would make it big in the industry.
And so it was. Young Hawn appeared in the television series Good Morning, World and stole millions of hearts.
A year later, in 1968, she had her first film debut as a dancer in the Disney film The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band, and the rest is history. This movie not only helped boost her career, but it was also when she met Russel for the first time. He was younger than her and despite she thought he was very handsome, the two didn’t embark on an adventure.
“I was 21 and he was 16,” Hawn recalled during a BBC Radio 4 interview. “I thought he was adorable, but he was much too young. Then, years later we met up again, and I remembered that I liked him very much when I first met him. We both said we would never go out with another actor so it just shows you never can tell.”
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Years later, during the filming of Swing Shift, Hawn and Russel met again, and that was it. He couldn’t resist her charm and used the pick-up line “Man, you’ve got a great figure.”
After that, they went on a date and have been together ever since.
They are now grandparents and love their new roles so very much.
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However, no matter how awesome her life sounds, Hawn had her struggles throughout her life. When she was just 21, she experienced depression and had a hard time coping with her mental state.
During a Good Morning Britain appearance, the award-winning actress spoke up of her struggles openly saying: “When I was young, I became depressed. I was 21 and I was rising to success.
“I know it sounds terrible, but it’s a very, very difficult thing, I didn’t necessarily want that.”
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She also recalled how she was afraid of going out of home and be under the spotlight. That was a difficult thing to do, however, because the world of film was already a huge part of her life and the public was interested in the young and stunning blonde lady who became a celebrity almost overnight.
“I didn’t want to be a big deal, I wanted to go home, I wanted to get married, I wanted to be a dancing school teacher,” she continued.
“I did have a plan and I didn’t have delusions of grandeur on any level, I was extremely realistic. This is something that, for me, I worked through,” she added. “I went to a doctor, I went to a psychologist, I learned about quieting my mind and what happens to the brain.”
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Having someone so famous who many young people look up to speak up about such a sensitive subject is truly a great deal.
Hawn does all in her power to help others who are going through a hard time because of depression and speaks of the importance of a good mental health through her organization MindUp. It focuses primarily on young children. Hawn believes that offering help is even more crucial in the times of the pandemic because all this chaos affects the mental state of pretty much everyone to one extent or another.
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“When this pandemic happened, it gobsmacked everyone,” Hawn said on Good Morning Britain. “We didn’t know how to handle our children, we were dealing with ourselves. It’s just a plethora of problems.
“For every one of us, we may have a different reason why we may feel low, or anxious, or depressed,” she added. “All I want to say is that if you really aren’t happy, we do need to be able to tend to ourselves, to go to a doctor. Don’t be embarrassed.”
Thank you Goldie Hawn for everything you are giving to the world.
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Gyan Mudra or JnanaMudra, a type of HastaMudra (Hand gesture or seal), is one of the most important Mudras that can be practiced anywhere.
It is found across Yogic, Buddhist, and Hindu practices, and has been practiced for thousands of years.
To perform this mudra, bring the tip of the thumb and index finger together on both hands, forming a circle. Keep the remaining three fingers outstretched with the palm facing upward.
The word Gyan stands for “knowledge,” while Mudra means a “symbolic gesture” or a “seal.” That is why it is also known as the “Mudra of knowledge.”
Gyan Mudra is used to direct energy and maintain focus.
Traditionally practiced whilst in seated meditation, it promotes and maintains stability during meditation practices.
A research suggests, “Gyan Mudra in yoga is a powerful hand gesture that symbolizes the union of individual consciousness with universal knowledge, enhancing focus, meditation, and mental clarity during practice.”
To perform this yoga mudra, sit down in a comfortable position and maintain a straight spine and a relaxed body. You can either sit on a chair or on the floor with your legs crossed. When you position your fingers the right way, place your hands on your tights or knees.
“The thumb is believed to represent universal consciousness, and the index finger denotes individual consciousness. When the index finger bends towards the thumb, an individual consciousness is surrendered to the universal consciousness.”
Experienced practitioners advise that the best time to practice this pose is in the early morning (4-6 AM) for the most results. You can start with 10 to 12 minutes a day and work your way up to 30 minutes as you get accustomed.
Among the physical benefits of this routine are better digestion and gut health, improved muscular support, improved breathing, enhanced body stability and balance.
Further, “therapeutically, it is beneficial in diabetes, Alzheimer’s, insomnia, and conditions like hypopituitarism,” according to a research.
When it comes to the mental benefits, Gyan Mudra is said to improve the overall mental well-being, enhances the focus, reduces anxiety and anger by promoting a steady mind and rational thinking, improves the function of the glands in the body, and stimulates the pineal gland or the third eye – leading to deeper connection with your own self.
In Gyan Mudra, touching the index fingertip to the thumb unites the air and fire elements. The calming and concentration-enhancing benefits of this mudra stem from the harmony created by this elemental fusion.
Don’t be afraid to experience the wisdom of this practice.
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The NIH estimates that a staggering 2 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025 alone. According to their statistics, “breast, lung and bronchus, prostate, and colorectal cancers account for almost 50% of all new cancer cases in the United States,” while “lung and bronchus, colorectal, pancreatic, and breast cancers are responsible for nearly 50% of all deaths.”
According to Dr Paulien Moyaert, it’s not always the cancer itself that kills a person, but the side effects it causes in the body.
On her YouTube channel, Dr Moyaert shared a shocking 3D simulation of the stages of cancer and how it can kill the person diagnosed with the disease.
The 4-minute-long video opens up with an explanation of the most lethal form of cancer, the metastatic one, “where a single cell breaks off, migrates, and starts a new tumor that can fill up any organ and prevent it from functioning, which may kill you.
“If the cancer is growing in a part of the digestive system, it can prevent the digestion and absorption of food. It can also block the expulsion of feces and lead to perforation, which is fatal if not surgically corrected.”
Further, Dr Moyaert’s stimulation shows that when cancer affects the pancreatic ducts, it causes the pancreas to “digest itself.”
This makes pancreatic cancer the deadliest and most painful form of cancer.
A person diagnosed with lung cancer can die from asphyxiation, a condition where there’s not enough oxygen around the body.
The second most common cause of death comes from infections.
“Having cancer impairs immunity,” the video continues, “and chemotherapy compounds the problem by suppressing the bone marrow – the factory where white blood cells are produced.”
Both chemotherapy and the “infiltration of cancer cells” can impair bone marrow.
“When cancer grows in the bone marrow, there will eventually be inadequate bone healthy bone marrow to make blood cells,” the simulation shows.
This causes anemia, drop in white blood cells – which fight infection and keep bacteria under a control – and drop in platelets which prevents the body from controlling any abnormal bleeding.
Cancer patients can also suffer from cachexia, a serious complication that leads to muscle loss.
This occurs in around 50% of all cancer patients.
Finally, the video – seen over 6.6 million times – explains that pain control treatments such as morphine and opium are available and that no cancer patient should die in pain.
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Kindness makes the world go round. It is the quiet force that lifts spirits and restores our faith in humanity.
A Facebook post by a woman named Yolanda Palacios touched the hearts of many, reminding thousands who have seen the post that even the tiniest act of kindness always goes a long way.
“So last night we went to go eat at Olive Garden. My mother who is 79 years young decided to sit at the corner of the table where she felt more comfortable and had open space if she needed to get up during dinner,” Yolanda started her story.
At the time their orders arrived, Yolanda was talking to her 15-year-old who was sitting in front of her. Then, in one moment, she turned to her left to check on her mom, and what she saw moved her deeply.
The waitress, a young woman named Susie, was cutting her mom’s steak.
Yolanda was in awe and thanked Susie for her lovely gesture, to what she replied, “No problem I don’t mind, I have grandparents and I know how it is at times.”
Yolanda felt overwhelmed with gratitude as Susie kept asking her mom “is this ok? Let me cut this one up more for you.”
“She stood there cutting the meat into smaller pieces for a good 3 minutes. My mom would turn to look at me smiling as I would smile back at her,” her post read.
Yolanda made sure Susie’s manager knew how kind she was to her mother.
“I expressed my gratitude towards her and told him this kind of heart she has is full of caring and compassion. It’s not taught by employers. That she should be commended and be acknowledged for going a step further in her service which now a days is lacking in many establishments. Susie deserves the recognition!”
Olive Garden re-shared Yolanda’s post.
The restaurant wrote they are grateful to have team members as Susie who go the extra mile for their customers.
Countless people took their time to comment and praise Susie’s kindness.
“I love people like that; she is lovely with so much class,” one person commented.
“What a wonderful young lady. Wished there were more like her in the world. Sweetest gesture. Her parents should be proud,” another added.
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