Early research in the 70s already showed the benefits of shiitake mushroom in lowering cholesterol. Research conducted in Japan identified a specific amino acid in shiitake that helps speed up the processing of cholesterol in the liver.
In a 1974 study (reported by Kenneth Jones in “Shiitake Medicine in a mushroom,” Herbs for Health, Jan/Feb 1997), 40 elderly individuals and 420 young women consumed nine grams of dried shiitake or the equivalent amount of fresh …

Parenting takes a lot of patience and fortitude. Use the following positive parenting tips can help.
Play with your kids: The more you play with them, the easier it is to know what is going on with them. When you spend time with your kids, you’ll get to know when they need some attention and love and when they are just too tired to be rational. Time spent with your children helps establish bonds and rapport that gives you the respect and authority you need as a parent. It also gives …

It’s the Lawn season here in Karachi. Almost everyday is a lawn launch happening to attract all the beautiful lady buyers to cut the heat with chic and trendy summery outfits. V9, Sonia Batla, Sobia Nazir, Junaid Jamshed, maria B and the list is never ending.
Almost every designer has step in to launch his or her lawn collection probably because summer season is a bit lengthy as compared to winters in Pakistan.
Lawn designer prints are bit expensive but they are durable too. They are easy to wash and the colors …

Rule of thumb:
Use the oil-grease analogy when you buy foods:
when you can see liquid oil, the food most likely will increase your good cholesterol
when food is solid and fat, without liquid oil (butter, cookies) they will increase your bad cholesterol
Diets for high cholesterol, that is: diets to lower cholesterol levels, should include lots of fruits and vegetables, replace meat with fish and use oil for

Gul Ahmed is a household name in Pakistan. As a brand, it represents top quality with the latest styles and has steadily and successfully built its brand value year by year. Gul Ahmed Textile Mills has attained leadership in the domestic and international markets through its premium quality products, brand equity and an unshakable customer loyalty with an expanding network of retail sales with an international distribution system. Over the years, Gul Ahmed has emerged as a complete solution for Home and Fashion.
In Summer 2010-2011 Gul-Ahmed introduced natural color pattern …

Sobia Nazir is launching her 2010 designs in much awaited exhibitions in the four majors cities of Pakistan that are Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Faisalabad.
The schedule of the exhibitions is given below.
Karachi
Date: 11th to 13th March,2010
Timings: 10AM to 10PM

Sobia Nazir, the young dynamic and extra ordinary designer is very trendy and classy in her formal and bridal wear. When she launched her own lawn prints in summer 2008, It was loved  instantly. her lawn prints and colors were there to cut the heat of harsh summers in Pakistan.
Her lawn exhibitions have always been a fascinating event for the women. Her collection is impressive to say the least. we are giving you an overview of the upcoming 2010 designs of Sobia Nazir Collection.

Depression sufferers experience overwhelming and debilitating feelings of pain, hopelessness and sadness. Depression is normal when going through major life changes, but intense feelings or moods that last longer and interrupt your life may require therapy and medication. Though this is a delicate problem that should not be taken lightly, the following steps may help you find peace during your overwhelming depression.

Talk it Out
See a psychologist, counselor or other type of therapist. No matter what the title, seeing a licensed counselor who can talk you through your problems and feelings …

A grand event of varying colors and fragrances, 59th Pakistan Flower Show 2010 organized by Horticulture society of Pakistan is being held from March 04th to 07th, 2010 at DHA sea view park(near Macdonald’s) Karachi from 10 am to 10 pm. The show featuring flowers and plants displayed by as many as 10 organizations will be on for four days. The show is an annual feature of the city’s horticultural scene.
The annual floral event was organised by Horticultural Society of Pakistan (HSP) in collaboration with the Defence Housing Authority and …

Whatever makes a hand presentable definitely involves a good fingernail. Most women would readily believe to such for how good could a hand look if it is without a nail?  So how do we care for a problem such as an ingrown fingernail?  Let’s start with what composes the nail.
Parts of the Finger Nail
Nail plate. This is the hard portion of the nail that is composed of keratin.  The fingernail grows an average of an eight of an inch a month and basically grows faster than the toenails and faster in …