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100 Euro Debt Story

It is a slow day in a little Greek Village. The rain is beating down and the streets are deserted. Times are tough, everybody is in debt, and everybody lives on credit.   On this particular day a rich German tourist is driving through the village, stops at the local hotel and lays a €100 note on the desk, telling the hotel owner he wants to inspect the rooms upstairs in order to pick one to spend the night. The owner gives him some keys and, as soon as the visitor has walked upstairs, the hotelier grabs the €100 note and runs next door to pay his debt to the butcher. The butcher takes the €100 note and runs down the street to repay his debt to the pig farmer. The pig farmer takes the €100 note and heads off to pay his bill at the supplier of feed and fuel. The guy at the Farmers' Co-op takes the €100 note and runs to pay his drinks bill at the tavern. The publican slips the money along to the local prostitute drinking at the bar, who has also been facing hard times and has ha...

10 herbs to battle diabetes

10 herbs to battle diabetes Studies have revealed that herbs and supplements have shown promise in lowering blood sugar, boosting insulin sensitivity and reducing  high blood pressure  and cholesterol . Along with Dr. Jaishree Bhattacharjee, Ayurvedic  consultant with Satvikshop we give you a list of easily available herbs that will help you battle diabetes. But with any herbal treatments, it is also important to continue to closely monitor blood sugar and other results with your doctor. Saptrangi Regulates kapha dosha (stability and structure) due to its astringent, heating and dry nature which is the primary cause of diabetes. It also have good effect on functioning of liver and pancreas Direction of use : Root powder: 1-2 gms, decoction: 10 ml-20 ml Gurmar Assist in the regeneration of insulin and producing Beta Cells. It contains Gymnemic Acid whose molecular arrangement is similar to glucose molecules. Gymnemic Acid molecules fill the receptor locations on the ta...

Aloe Vera Juice

Y You must already be aware of the many benefits of using aloe vera on the skin - be it for rashes, cuts, bruises, sunburn etc.  But do you know the health benefits of drinking aloe vera juice? Completely safe and versatile, aloe vera juice stems from the fact that it naturally contains many different nutrients: vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other trace elements.  Helps digestion: Drinking aloe vera juice naturally allows the body to cleanse the digestive system. It encourages the bowels to move and helps with elimination if a person is constipated. And if you have diarrhea, it will help slow it down.  Increases energy levels: Our diets include many substances which can cause fatigue and exhaustion. Taken regularly, aloe vera juice ensures a greater feeling of well-being, allowing energy levels to increase and also helps maintain a healthy body weight.  Builds immunity: It is especially great for those who have chronic immune disorders like polysacchar...